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TORCHSUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY Opening CONTENTS Thoughts Lee University TORCH from Summer 2014 | Vol. 56, No. 2 In the Eyes of the Beholder Torch magazine is the official publication of Lee Graduating senior Jillian Ellis closes out University, Cleveland, Tennessee. It is intended to President her writing career at Lee by taking on the inform, educate, and give insight to alumni, parents, challenge of capturing her own graduation and friends of the university. It is published quarterly 4 weekend. The PR major who wrote for the and mailed free to all alumni of the university. Other Paul Conn subscriptions are available by calling the alumni office Office of Public Information tells her side of at 423-614-8316. the story. —by Jillian Ellis twitter.com/paulconn Torch Magazine Four More Years! Mailing Address President Conn was recently elected unani- “The world rewards us for our accomplishments, but God 1120 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, TN 37311 mously by the Board of Directors to serve Lee rewards us for our faithfulness.” Web site www.leeuniversity.edu As I think of this simple but profound truth, my mind goes University as president until 2018. E-mail [email protected] 11 immediately to two friends: Rich and Helen DeVos. Most of you Phone 1-800-LEE-9930 or know the name DeVos, and we associate that name with ac- 423-614-8316 complishment. Richard M. DeVos is one of the most successful A Run of Epic Proportions business leaders in American history. With Helen—not just as President Paul Conn A group of 26 runners, more than half of his wife, but as a true partner in every sense—they have created Editor Cameron Fisher whom are Lee alumni, set out and conquered a remarkable global business enterprise. The DeVos’ talents for innovation and leadership have brought them a long and impres- Sports Editor George Starr more than 1,000 miles from Cleveland, Ten- Graphic Designer Grant Fisher sive list of honors and awards. 18 nessee to Boston, running relay style, raising Copy Editor Nellie Keasling But, it is their faithfulness, more even than their accomplish- more than $63,000 for two charities, and pick- ments, which makes them such exceptional people. My wife Dar- Contributing Writers ing up national publicity along the way. lia and I are celebrating an important but unusual anniversary this month; it is the fortieth anniversary of our friendship with Mary Beth Callahan Kendra Gray Rich and Helen DeVos. We first met them in May 1974, and soon Matthew Carlson William Green came to regard them among our closest friends and as mentors in Brian Conn Britain Miethe Highs and Lows of the NCAA many different ways. Paul Conn Kyle Page In their first full year of competition in It was twelve years later that I became president of Lee, Jillian Ellis Dennis Purvis NCAA Div. II, Lee’s athletic teams gave it and Darlia and I went off to the mountains for a few days of Cameron Fisher George Starr their all in the Gulf South Conference. Some prayer and soul-searching to prepare for the job ahead. During Photography Credits 23 teams excelled, while others did not do as that week, there was a particular prayer we prayed often: “Lord, please send across our path the people we need to do Your work Barbie Buckner Whitney Luckhart well in this transitional period where Lee is not eligible for post-season play. at Lee.” Little did we know that God had already answered that Cameron Fisher George Starr prayer in our friendship with Rich and Helen DeVos. Fred Garmon Mike Wesson From that time to this, we have traveled this remarkable Shirley Garmon journey with them. Forty years is a long friendship, and we have Torch welcomes and encourages Letters to the Editor, Lee and the Luck O’ the Irish shared with each other many of the joys and the happiness— Who’s Where entries and other inquiries for consider- In an ongoing series focusing on the Global along with the occasional bumps—that have come along the ation of publication. Submissions should be accompanied Perspectives program, we venture to the way. What has been most impressive to me about Rich and Helen is not the many things they have achieved, or that they rub el- by the name, address, phone number, and email address country of Ireland where a group of Lee stu- of the sender. Contents of the Lee University Torch may bows with presidents and famous people, or their influence over 30 dents experienced the three provinces of the not be reproduced or redistributed in any manner, either so many people, but beyond all that, what really sets them apart whole or in part, without prior permission from Lee Emerald Isle during spring break. is their unfailing faithfulness to the things that matter most— University. Send comments and Who’s Where updates to they are faithful to one another, to their families, to God and the [email protected] or the address below. church, to their basic values and commitments, and to the things and people in whom they believe. Copyright 2014 * USPS# 016272 * Periodicals postage Departments The name “DeVos” has become a huge part of the Lee paid at Cleveland, Tenn. Postmaster: Please send ad- University landscape. On a purely personal level, they have dress corrections to: Lee University Alumni Office, P.O. 10 Campus News invariably been an extremely important source of encourage- Box 3450, 1120 North Ocoee Street, ment and inspiration to Darlia and me. They believe in Cleveland, Tenn. 37320-3450. 23 Sports the Lee dream—the dream that we can keep building a bigger, better, more effective Rich & On the cover: Class of 2014 graduates prepare to enter university that sends out superbly 32 Who’s Where and Torch Travels Helen DeVos Walker Arena to receive their diplomas during spring trained graduates who will make an commencement (Photo: Mike Wesson) impact for the cause of Christ. Anniversaries are times to reflect. For Christians, anniver- Connect with Lee through social media! saries are times to give thanks to God. This month, that’s what Darlia and I are doing, as we twitter.com/leeu trace the forty-year path of a unique friendship with a re- CONTENTS markable couple. fb.me/LeeUniversity The service began with a hymn, a welcome, and a prayer said by grad- uate Ryan Hartman. We then listened to six gradu- ates give speeches that reminisced about their time at Lee. The speakers were Benjamin Counts, Justin Madden, Katharine McConnell, Katelyn Rich- Up Close ards, Danielle Seals, and Brice Sharp. We heard & PERSONAL stories of friends made at Lee’s spring commencement through the eyes of a graduate. Lee, clubs that shaped the students, professors who by Jillian Ellis poured into their lives, and more. Madden, a graduating athletic training major, compared Lee to the tools used in athletic training. “The tools don’t heal the athletes themselves,” said Madden. “The tools help create an environ- ment within the body God so magnificently cre- ated to heal itself. That’s similar to how Lee works. It gives us an environ- ment to let God work in us and grow.” While listening to the students speak, I was pushed to reminisce about my own Lee expe- rience. Tears welled up in my eyes as I mentally walked through my dual enrollment years and freshman year of hop- ing to find my place, my sophomore and junior years of falling in love with the school and the people who make it so THE TIME I THOUGHT WOULD special, and finally my senior year of desper- NEVER COME HAD FINALLY ARRIVED. ately trying to soak up every last second I had at Lee, and with the friends who changed my life. I was sitting among over 450 fellow graduates waiting for my time The fact that the Lord remained the center of SPRING to walk across the stage and receive a Bible signed by Dr. Paul Conn. We my Lee experience was GRADUATION were inside the Walker Arena at the 2014 Lee University Commission- another one of the many ing Service—the first event of the largest graduation in Lee history. blessings I reflected on 2014 during the speeches.

4 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 5 “My greatest hope today is that the testimony of our Benjamin Counts lives will reflect that we nev- SPRING er had to return to the Lord,” GRADUATION said Counts, graduating public relations major. “We walked out of here today, we 2014 lived it out, we stayed faith- ful, and we never left Him,” that in your hand?” she asked. Taylor compared Once the speeches end- Moses’ staff to our diplomas, stating that if we ed, it was time to make our take what is in our hands and give it to the Lord, first trip across the stage. it will be used for His kingdom. She challenged us We received personally to give our diplomas to the Lord as an offering. engraved and signed Bibles Once Dr. Taylor finished, our time had come. and returned to our seats We stood as departments and approached the for the closing comments. stage. When my time came to walk across the Commencement lineup stage, I was petrified. I could only imagine came early on Saturday falling flat on my face as I walked up the rather morning. We met in the shaky stairs. However, I managed to walk to Dr. DeVos Recreation Center at Conn, shake his hand, and take my diploma. I 7:30 a.m. and talked with was done. My college career was complete with friends until it was time to one handshake. Carol Taylor was this year’s I returned to my seat with my department line up. Commencement speaker. Once hoods and caps were perfectly positioned and waited for the rest of the graduates to be and our cell phones were strategically hidden seated. A few more speakers made remarks within our regalia, we were ready to march into the then Dr. William Estes gave the closing Walker Arena. With heads held high and brilliant prayer. As he finished, I, along with the other smiles, we entered the gym. Hundreds of proud graduates, said our final Lee University relatives desperately attempted to get the attention benediction. “Let the words of my mouth and of their graduate to take a picture and add to the the meditation of multitude of flashes. my heart be We took our seats and listened to opening re- acceptable marks from Dr. Conn. He asked parents, grandpar- in Thy sight, ents, siblings, and children of the graduates to stand. Oh Lord, my As I looked around at these proud, smiling faces, I strength and my was reminded that they were the backbone of this Redeemer. Amen.” graduation. Without them, several of the graduates, including me, never would have made it to this point. We listened to the Lee Singers sing a beautiful Jillian Ellis is the rendition of “This Is My Father’s World” then Dr. Carol daughter of Cheri and Taylor, president of Evangel University, approached David Ellis and is from Cleveland, Tenn. On the platform for the Commencement address. May 10, she received Dr. Taylor began her speech by stating that she her degree in public was the only thing standing between the graduates relations with a minor and their diplomas, so she would be brief. While her in advertising. address was brief, it was moving. Dr. Taylor spoke of the questions God asked Moses in Exodus. “What is SPRING CHARLES Faculty Awards GRADUATION PAUL CONN IN HIS OWN WORDS 2014 AWARD Every year at spring commencement, President Conn Established in 1996, this congratulates his faculty colleagues who are winners of Dr. Christopher award is given to the se- the top faculty awards. Here are the 2014 presentations… nior who shows the great- in Dr. Conn’s words. Stephenson est promise of intellectual “Dr. Stephenson has continued a productive life of research and and academic achieve- scholarship, even while teaching a full load in the classroom. In the past year alone, he has published two articles in refereed journals, ment beyond the under- a chapter in an edited book, and presented academic papers at graduate level. It is named two professional conferences. The award for Excellence in in honor of the sixteenth Scholarship for 2014 goes to Dr. Christopher Stephenson.” president of Lee whose Jenkins tenure began in 1986. Stephenson Slaughter Greves Sandberg ANNA Hart SANDBERG Ms. Ingrid Hart F.J. LEE AWAR D ZENO C. THARP “It may seem somewhat counterintuitive that a CPA and Anna Sandberg gradu- accounting professor would earn a reputation for being one Established in 1968, this award is AWARD ated magna cum laude of Lee’s most caring, accessible, and popular professors, named in honor of the second pres- with majors in both but that is certainly the case with today’s recipient. For ident of Lee, who served from 1922- over a decade, she has set a very high standard, not just Established in 1955, this award is given to mathematics and chem- 1923.This award is given to the senior in the classroom, but also as a friend, counselor, adviser, the senior who shows the greatest promise istry. While pursuing her with the overall most outstanding and role model for hundreds of admiring students. Please of making a significant contribution to the baccalaureate degree, record of student achievement. church. It is named in honor of the sixth pres- join me in congratulating the winner of the 2014 award for she served in several Excellence in Advising, Ms. Ingrid Hart.” ident of Lee, who served from 1935-1944. roles in Sigma Nu Sig- ma, as president for the SHYLAH Lee Prime Mathematics SLAUGHTER ABIGAIL GREVES Club, and as the captain of the women’s tennis team. Anna completed Shylah Slaughter is graduating with Abigail Greves graduated summa cum laude an internship with NASA a Bachelor of Arts in English with a with a Bachelor of Arts in biblical and theo- Dr. Skip Jenkins logical studies. She was involved in Campus Glenn Research Center, writing emphasis. She was a member “The highest award for a Lee faculty member is chosen each year by a special and she was a member of Sigma Nu Sigma and the interna- Choir and Convergence—a prayer communi- committee, which includes students and faculty from six different departments. It of Kappa Mu Epsilon—a tional English honor society—Sig- ty. Abigail worked as a floor leader, a resident honors excellence in teaching, and has been given for the past 42 years to honor national honor society ma Tau Delta. Shylah has worked assistant, and as a student worker for the the quality that Lee University values most highly. Our honoree this year joined in mathematics. After with the Admissions office on the School of Religion. Abigail was a member of the Lee faculty ten years ago, and has consistently challenged, inspired, provoked, graduation, Anna will nurtured, entertained, and enlightened his students in a way that marks him as a Advancement Force and as a peer Phi Eta Sigma, the campus Koine Greek club, be attending Vanderbilt truly gifted classroom teacher. Our honoree has many abilities, and has recently leader for first-year programs. After and the National Honor Society, Alpha Chi. University to pursue a been appointed to serve as chair of his department, but his highest calling and his graduation, Shylah plans to work as She recently received the Theology Depart- doctoral degree in mate- greatest gifts will always be those of a teacher, and I take particular pleasure in a senior secretary at South Dakota ment award. Abigail plans to pursue a Master rial science engineering. awarding the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award to Dr. Skip Jenkins.” State University. of Divinity degree at Emory University. CAMPUS NEWS CAMPUS NEWS

r. Paul Conn has been elected by the school’s Board of Direc- tors to serve a new term as president, beginning August 1. PRESIDENT The action was taken in the board’s session during the com- Much of the exterior of the D Communications Building has mencement weekend, according to Gary Sharp, chairman of the board. been completed, such as this view “We are thrilled that Dr. Conn has accepted a new term as pres- of the western (Ocoee Street) ident,” Sharp said. “He has led the university in many outstanding side of the building. A portion of accomplishments, and we believe many more wonderful years are downtown Cleveland is visible in CONN ahead.” Sharp said the board’s action was “unanimous and enthu- the foreground. siastic,” extending Conn’s appointment for a four-year term, begin- Elected to ning this summer and ending in 2018. In accepting the appointment, Conn said: “I have a tremendous sense of gratitude for the board’s support of me and what we are do- ing here at Lee. I’m grateful for the excellent faculty and staff I work with, and I honestly look forward to going to campus to begin every 15TH new day. We have lots of exciting goals in our future, and I couldn’t ask for a more supportive or positive faculty and board to partner with on this journey.” Conn became president on August 1, 1986 after teaching for 15 TERM years on Lee’s psychology faculty. He is a graduate of Lee and earned his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Emory University in psychology. He later served as a postdoctoral Visiting Scholar at Harvard University and has spent four years there in postdoctoral study. He holds the rank of professor of psychology and still teaches an undergraduate psychology course at Lee President and Mrs. Conn have led Lee University as “First Couple” since 1986 and for 100 students each fall semester. have been elected to serve another four years. During his tenure as president of Lee, Conn has been elected by his presidential peers to serve on many professional boards. He has served on the national board of the Council of Independent Col- leges, spent two terms on the executive committee of the Southern Association Commission on Colleges, Progress Continues served on the executive board of Appalachian Colleges Association, and was elected to three, three-year terms to convert it into the new on the national board of the Council for Christian home of the Department Colleges and Universities. In athletics, he ON SOUTHSIDE of Business. served as president of the Southern According to direc- States Athletic Conference before tor of Operations, Cole Lee left that organization to join the Strong, “traffic calming” NCAA, Division II in 2012. EXPANSION renovations to Church Lee University is currently Street between Central in a capital campaign called the he exterior of the new Communication Arts Building changes daily as and 6th Streets will “Find Us Faithful” campaign brick masons apply their skills to completing the brickwork on Lee’s lat- begin later this summer. which is nearing completion of a Test addition to the campus. Changes to the street new $10 million building for the The shape of the two-story academic structure is complete, and residents of the will include adding a Department of Communication city of Cleveland can now clearly see how the downtown will be reshaped with the grassy median similar to Arts, and which will include the addition of the building at the corner of Ocoee Street and Central Avenue. Landscap- a portion of Parker Street construction of a new School ing around the building will include new, wider sidewalks along Central and Ocoee. between 11th and Billy of Nursing by late 2016, along Work on the interior also continues with HVAC nearly complete and sheetrock Graham Ave. with other projects. covering metal studs and miles of electronic circuitry. Communications faculty The Communica- Conn is married to Dar- toured the facility on April 30 and could clearly identify classrooms, offices, a black tions Building and street lia McLuhan Conn, who is a box theater, and a Sandella’s Café taking shape. alterations are projected member of the adjunct pi- Across the street in the former First Baptist Church, interior renovations are for completion by the ano faculty in Lee’s School well underway. The sanctuary is being retrofitted and remodeled to accommo- time students arrive for of Music. Together they date the future Pangle Hall, which will be the site of performances, meetings, and the fall 2014 semester have three children and classes. In the former educational wing behind the sanctuary, plans are underway this August. ten grandchildren.

10 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 11 CAMPUS NEWS CAMPUS NEWS BREADEN REPRESENTS LEE ROWLAND NAMED During COMMUNICATION ARTS DEPARTMENT “COLLEGE WEEK” Alumnus of the Year on WHEEL OF FORTUNE Editor’s Note: Alumnus of the Year awards were presented by each academic department at Homecoming and featured in the last issue of Courtney Breaden gets ready to Torch. Ben Rowland was unable to attend at the time and was recently presented with his award. spin on the iconic game show, Wheel of Fortune. She was the top winner on the show, walking away with over $21,000.

en Rowland is the recipient of Bthe first Alum- nus of the Year award from the Department of “It was crazy that I won that much money on it, Communication Arts at but the thing that saved me was that I had that wild Lee. The 2002 graduate card. Pat [Sajak] told me to use it when I landed on the holds a bachelor of arts $3,500, because it allows you to get $3,500 for every (B.A.) in telecommunica- letter you guess right,” Breaden said. tions and was presented The senior said the money will likely go toward the award during a cam- paying off student loans. The trip will be her honey- pus visit April 3, 2014. moon with her fiancé, Jordan Ramos, after they marry “Ben set the bar pret- later this summer. ty high for what the typ- Breaden, an English education major from Mari- ical Lee student was all etta, Ga., who graduated on May 11, grew up watching about,” said Mary Dukes, the show with her mother. one of Ben's instructors “We always talked about how cool it would be to be and currently a lecturer in Digital Media Studies at Pictured in front of Lee’s new Communication Arts building is Rowland on the show,” said Breaden. “I applied online and got Lee. “His ingenuity and creativity knew no bounds.” with Lee faculty (l to r) Matthew Fisher, Mary Dukes, Rowland, Joel an email about a year and a half later.” The producers While a student at Lee, Rowland worked for his Kailing, and Dustin Cawood. asked her to send in a video interview, and from that, department as a lab assistant and directed a region- she was invited to audition in Atlanta. al children’s TV show. Following his graduation, he Breaden asked Lee president, Dr. Paul Conn, to pay worked in corporate video in Chattanooga and direct- for her plane ticket to California during an “Ask the ed various multicamera shoots on the side. Rowland then worked for the national TV series company specializing in low-altitude aerial videography. President” chapel, where students are encouraged to The company regularly shoots for commercials, TV ask the president anything they want. Conn agreed to The Best and Worst of Tred Barta as an editor, postpro- duction supervisor, and producer for the series’ eight shows, and feature films. They have recently shot for fund her ticket if she had the opportunity to go. One Cartoon Network, USA Network, National Geographic, week before filming, Breaden received a phone call seasons. This series became the highest rated program on the Versus Network, which later became the NBC and the sequel to the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels film, from Wheel staff, affording her the opportunity. Dumb and Dumber. ee senior Courtney Breaden represented Sports Channel. On Feb. 13, Breaden, along with her fiancé, her Rowland, along with his wife, Kim, and daughter Lee with excellence by winning the largest Rowland and his business partner, Will Wheeler, own brother, and a friend, flew to Los Angeles for filming. Skyla, currently resides in Georgia. prize during her appearance on the game and currently manage Yonder Blue Films, a production L “I was a little intimidated when I arrived, because The award was presented to Rowland on Thursday, show, Wheel of Fortune, as part of its annual “College all of the other contestants were from Ivy Leagues and April 3, during a visit to Lee. Week” on April 10. Advancing to the bonus round, she big state schools,” said Breaden. “I was proud to repre- “Ben continues to exemplify Christian character didn’t guess the final phrase, but she did win $21,800, sent Lee among them all.” A viewing party was held in and professional excellence,” said Dukes. “The Com- thanks to a wild card, giving her $3,500 per letter and the Paul Conn Student Union on Lee’s campus where it munication Arts Department is very pleased to pres- a trip to St. Lucia. was revealed what she won. ent him with our 2013 award.” Breaden was the only player who spun the wheel Breaden hopes to teach high school English and on the puzzle she solved. eventually become a guidance counselor. —Jillian Ellis

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east Missouri, has been active in the Student Leadership the process can be improved. She was also asked to THREE Council for three years. He has been involved in the Dill provide any recommendations to strengthen the loan Receive planning of Urban Outreach experiences and other ser- counseling process, streamline and simplify the cur- vice opportunities such as Operation Christmas Child rent system, and improve loan servicing. CWC AWARD and Great Strides. He has served in the Leonard Center ADDRESSES as a student worker for the statewide VISTA leader. rin Beims, Kory Vance, and Mary Mathias-Dick- Mathias-Dickerson has been an assistant professor erson were recently presented with the 2014 of art since 2011. Her drawing classes traditionally visit SENATE COMMITTEE Dr. Charles W. Conn Servant Leadership Award area assisted living facilities to draw portraits of the E residents as part of her service integrated teaching. The and Dr. Charles W. Conn Service-Learning Faculty Award, respectively, for their exemplary work in service-learning. students mat and frame the portraits and give them to in Washington The Charles W. Conn Servant Leadership Scholar- the residents or their families. ship was established in 2003 to honor the late President Beims and Vance are the tenth group of students to Dr. Charles W. Conn. As part of the university’s efforts receive this award, while Mathias-Dickerson is the sixth arian Dill, director of Financial Aid at Lee, to emphasize the importance of serving others, the faculty member to be honored. spoke before the Committee on Health, award is given annually to rising seniors who have –Jillian Ellis MEducation, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on demonstrated outstand- Thursday, March 27, at the invitation of the United ing commitment to ser- States Senate. vice during their time at The hearing, titled, “Strengthening the Federal Lee. Students who receive Student Loan Program for Borrowers,” was held in the Dill’s comments on Capitol Hill were aired live on C-SPAN. this scholarship give a Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. portion of the proceeds to The purpose of the hearing was to examine all as- a charity of their choice. pects of the federal student loan programs, touching on “I was honored by the invitation from Senator Beims is a humanities issues ranging from origination, counseling, repayment Lamar Alexander,” said Dill. “I consider it a privilege to major from Huntsville, plans, servicing, collections, and shared accountability. have the opportunity to advocate for improvements in Ala. Since coming to Lee Dill was asked to provide an overview of the cur- the federal student aid programs.” she has served in the Tu- rent system from her perspective as a financial aid The hearing, which was televised live at 10 a.m. EST toring Center, on the Ser- administrator, particularly focusing on aspects of the on C-SPAN, focused on four panelists, including Dill. vice Council, as a teaching process that are working well for students and where —Jillian Ellis assistant in the School of Religion, and as a student worker and group fitness instructor at Lee’s Cam- pus Recreation Center. STEPHENSON ELECTED Vance, an exercise sci- ence major from South- L-R: President Conn, Vice President Mike Hayes, Mary Mathias-Dickerson, Erin Beams, Kory Vance, Vice President Walt Mauldin. Leader of SPS Group

r. Christopher A. Stephenson, assistant MOFFETT DEVELOPS Behavioral App professor of systematic theology at Lee, was recently elected group leader of Ecu- D r. Kimberly Moffett, associate professor of She found that teachers had difficulty keeping up menical Studies, one of nine disciplines of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS) at an annual meeting in special education at Lee, recently developed with data in their classrooms when that data was kept Springfield, Mo. DBehaveWrite, a behavior data collection on paper. As group leader, Stephenson will, for a three-year system and application (app). The program, which was of- term, assist the SPS officers in implementing each an- The app is designed to work ficially completed in the fall, nual meeting’s conference theme and help determine with teachers and faculty and launched at a conference in Florida the recipient of the SPS annual Pneuma Book Award. other personnel to improve behav- in January, and was part of a larger The Ecumenical Studies group is devoted to the ior decisions in schools and other expo at the International Council pursuit of Christian unity through the academic study professional environments. for Exceptional Children Conven- of Pentecostalism’s relationships to other Christian The idea for the app came tion in Philadelphia. churches, including theological similarities and dif- when Moffett, a behavioral analyst ferences among them. for the State of Tennessee, was —Britain Miethe —Mary Beth Callahan working with local school systems.

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Faculty Facts Susan Rogers, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, MORGAN NAMED PASSES AWAY Director of Library Services ee University professor of British Literature, Dr. Susan Rogers, passed away on May 4, 2014, after waging a brave battle with ALS, or Lou Geh- r. Louis F. Morgan has been named director rig’s disease. She was 49. of Library Services by the Lee University L She had been a member of the Lee faculty for 20 years. She received the Board of Directors, effective July 1. Morgan D Bachelor of Arts degree from Lee in 1986, followed by a master’s degree and a replaces Barbara McCullough who is retiring after 45 doctoral degree from the University of Alabama. years on the Lee library staff. “Susan was a superb classroom teacher, a caring professor who invested free- McCullough began her career at Lee in 1969, and BROWN ly in her students’ lives, as well as a beloved friend to so many colleagues,” stated served many years as assistant director of public ser- President Conn. “She will always be remembered with great respect and love, not just vices. Named interim director in 2007, she has been the by those who worked closely with her, but also by many other close friends from all director of the Squires Library for the past six years. RECEIVES across campus who have drawn inspiration and joy from her courage and faith.” Morgan, a native of Dr. Jean Eledge, chair of the Department of Languages and Literature said, Morgantown, Mississip- “Susan Rogers exemplified what it means to quietly, deeply impact others with her pi, has spent virtually AWARD intellect, her wisdom, and her life. Her students and her colleagues understood and his entire professional respected the authenticity of who she was and what she stood for in every area. She career at Lee, starting impacted us in life-changing ways while a professor and colleague at Lee; she at 10 hours per week Elected to Position inspired us, and will continue to do so, with the way that she lived out her life with as a student assistant unwavering courage, dignity, strength, and faith.” in the Dixon Research r. Kevin Brown, professor of English at Funeral services were held May 6, 2014, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where Center. He graduated Lee, was recently honored by Snake Nation she was a member and served as a reader. from Lee in 1998 with a DPress and Sigma Tau Delta, an international Bachelor of Arts degree English honor society. Brown received the Violet Reed in history and commu- Haas Award for his new book of poems, A Lexicon of nications. In 1999, he Lost Words, and was elected to a four-year term as was hired as an archi- Southern Regent for Sigma Tau Delta. vist in the research The book is based on words from the Oxford PHILLIP MOREHEAD center. He joined the English Dictionary that have fallen out of use. Brown Lee faculty in 2003 found the words while reading Ammon Shea’s book, after earning a Master Reading the OED. Retires AFTER 48 YEARS of Science degree in information science. In 2009, he As one of the six regents within the Sigma Tau his spring the School of Music celebrated the work of Professor Philip was awarded a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Delta system, Brown’s duties will include promoting Morehead as he retired after 48 years of teaching at Lee University. Regent University where he was also named outstand- the development and activities of the society within its Morehead came to Lee College in August of 1966 and quickly became ing graduate in the program. specific regions. As members of the Board of Directors, T an integral partner, building a dynamic program of musical training and perfor- In 2003, Morgan moved into the librarian post, regents serve on standing and ad hoc committees, mance. To many, he is known as “The Theory Man,” but he is also credited with Lee’s where his initial role was helping develop the library act as liaisons between the chapters of their regions first Jazz Band in 1978. instruction program and the library’s public relations. and the central office, and work with their student Morehead was an accomplished performer and teacher of trumpet, serving In 2008, he was promoted to oversee the library’s representative and associate student representative for many years as the principal trumpet of the Chattanooga Symphony. In recent various public services departments and staff, and in to encourage chapter development and activities, and years, he also served the School of Music as instrumental coordinator and teacher 2010, became assistant director of Library Services. assume responsibility for over 850 active chapters. of music theory and brass methods. In 2007, he was recognized with the Excellence in Brown is the only member of Lee’s faculty to be The celebration of his work culminated with a retirement dinner on May 12 Advising Award, one of Lee's three academic awards awarded each of three major faculty awards: Excel- with colleagues and friends. At the dinner, Dr. Phillip Thomas, chair of the Depart- presented to faculty. He also received the 2010 Charles lence in Advising (’10), Excellence in Scholarship (’11), ment of Musicianship Studies, announced the establishment of the Philip More- W. Conn Historical Writing Award. He currently serves and Excellence in Teaching (’12). head Scholarship Fund. This endowed scholarship will serve as a lasting tribute to as president of the Historical Society of Church of God this outstanding teacher, mentor, and friend. Movements, and he is a member of the American Library —Jillian Ellis

Association and the International Leaders Association. —William Green, Dean, School of Music

16 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 17 solidarity for the running Team members show solidarity on April 15 at 2:43 p.m., stretch by the entire Run community and let the folks the moment the bombs detonated in 2013. Now Relay team. Dressed in Boston know we felt in our iconic “highlight- their pain through this er” shirts, hugs were tragedy. We would stand exchanged, media inter- with them united, showing views were conducted, the world that the “Boston and group photos were Strong” spirit resonates in snapped, followed by the all of America. first of two presentations The idea that materi- to charities for which we alized was for a group of raised over $65,000. runners (26 to represent the My story continued 26 miles of a marathon) to as three of us had been raise money and deliver it chosen to represent the Relay team in person, running nonstop, Boston-based nonprofit, members react as they cross the start line relay style, from Cleve- Dream Big! in the run- of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The relay ended for the land, Tennessee, to Boston. ning of the 118th Boston team at the line, but was symbolically completed two days later as four of the team After months of planning, Marathon two days later. crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon. the Run Now Relay began A fourth runner from on the Lee campus with a the team was former Lee ceremonial launch from the cross-country runner, annual 65 Roses 5K on the Johnny Clemons, who Cleveland, Tennessee to morning of April 12. For the qualified for the race. I was next eight days, five vans of proud to be one of the four runners played “leap-frog” through nine states, 72 cities, and just over 1,000 miles to to represent the runners present checks to two charities. In addition, at the end of the relay, four of the runners who had journeyed with us Boston, Massachusetts participated in the Boston Marathon, completing the epic journey. on the first 1000 plus miles, The journey was filled with midnight runs through the countryside or getting completing this entire Runners Complete 1,000-Mile Journey to Raise Funds for Charities lost on the streets of cities like Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; and New York. Despite journey on the streets of Editor’s Note: On April 12-19, a group of runners from Cleveland, Tenn., by Matthew Carlson the challenges, what arose from this group and from so many individuals we met downtown Boston where a composed mostly of Lee alumni, ran a relay for charity of more than 1,000 along the way was a spirit of goodness in the hearts of people in America. year earlier, tragedy struck. miles. The following are the accounts of two of the runners) After eight days of nonstop running, the relay reached its “finish line,” which The emotions of cross- One of my new favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss was actually the start line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, Mass. Around noon ing the finish line are very relates to an amazing journey I just completed with on April 19, the final group of runners came into view and was joined for the last hard to explain. However, some incredible Clevelanders, most of whom are Lee I’m not sad because it’s alumni. The quote says, “Don’t cry because it’s over; over; I’m smiling because smile because it happened.” I cried when this trip was this journey happened, over, but those tears represented joy, accomplishment, and I was one very small new friendships, and most of all, having had a sense of part of an incredible group purpose in showing God’s love to so many people. of people. It was truly an The journey began about a year ago when a small group amazing journey of being of local runners felt we had to do something in response to able to show God’s love to a the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. We wanted to show broader community. Lee alums composed more than half of the relay runners and support team. Here, they pose at the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkin- ton, Mass. on Saturday, April 19 (back row, l-r): Clark Campbell ’06 (support), Allen Nope ’95 (support), Corey Divel ’01, Dana Ayers ’01, Cameron Fisher ’84, Jaime Zimmerman Barks ’03, Don Bennett ’74, Kyle Page ’05. Second Fred Garmon, right, presents a check Row: Ivey Lawrence ’13 (support), to Bob Emerson of the One Step Tricia Gillum Sherlin ’06, Melissa Ahead Foundation Steve ’08, Vanessa Dixon Torrence ’92, Robert Green ’01. Front Row: Mike Watkins ’80 (support), Fred Logistics Coordinator Ivey Lawrence prepares a ceremonial check for presen- Garmon ’80, Duane Goff ’00, Matt tation to the Dream Big Foundation in Boston. Carlson ’00, Johnny Clemons ’09. 18 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 19 Boston grew closer, the shouts began to ring, Emotions “Boston Strong; Tennes- Great Strides see Tough!” The looks in the eyes of others grew more confident with Aplenty each stride. Nets Record Year It seems impossible , Cleveland Daily Banner By Kyle Page to explain the feel- By Delaney Walker

ing when we arrived When the question was posed to the group of run- Supporters of the Great Strides Walk and 65 Roses 5K recently met at Lee Uni- in Hopkinton—26.1 ners about participating in this unique opportunity, I versity’s Centenary Room for the annual postrace luncheon. Lee has been sponsor- miles from Boston. Our quickly said, “I’m in.” Those words were unretractable ing the event for cystic fibrosis research now for 12 years. team had arrived and at that point; however, I didn’t think it would really The gathering soon turned into a celebration as it was announced that the com- achieved our goal! The come to fruition. As months passed, the reality of the bined efforts of all those involved raised over $88,000. emotions of a year of journey became clearer. The Run Now Relay Team was Vanessa Hammond said the most significant amount of fundraising comes planning, fundraising, running to Boston. from the teams. training, and hurting As our journey began, I found out most of our team “We used to break these up into corporate teams, campus teams, and CF family The group ran 24/7 until reaching Washington, D.C., at which time they all came to a head: It members had more than running in common. We teams, but those are starting to mix and merge together,” Hammond said. “Some came together for a short presentation and ceremonial “group run” on the was worth every stride were also alumni of Lee University. We were sent off teams have runners and walkers ... They are all combining, which is a wonderful Mall from the Washington Monument to the Capitol steps. of the way! with cheers, music, celebration, and spirit. Everything thing to see.” Back in Cleveland seemed to be perfect, and we hoped all the training She recognized the top six teams’ fundraising efforts. two weeks removed and effort would pay off. from the experience, I During the next eight days, I was faced with a • Life Care Centers of America raised more than $3,600. found myself in con- series of emotions. My group did not have the opportu- • Team Hannah raised more than $4,000. versations with people nity to sleep the first night of the trip. We had trained • Dalton’s Gang raised more than $4,000. asking me: “What did to run six miles per day for eight days, but we had not • Hammond Family & Friends raised more than $4,000. you take away from this factored in a lack of sleep, elevation changes, rain, • Life Care Center of Cleveland and Garden Plaza at Cleveland raised more than experience?” I still find sleet, or cold weather. Despite exhaustion, the “Purple $4,800 through nacho bars and dress-down days. myself getting choked Pavement Pounders,” were full of drive and purpose. • Team Nathan raised more than $6,300. up every time I think About midway, we were striding through Wash- about the kindhearted ington, D.C. By this point, everyone was tired, weary, According to race coordinator Bill Estes, there were 682 official runners at the Runners of the relay encountered many conditions, but most were rural people we encountered sore, irritable, stinky, but blessed—blessed to have the April 12 early morning race. He also announced the largest ever 1K fun run. roads along shoulders. Pictured is Duane Goff as he takes a road in north- along the way. We had opportunity to run to Boston for a cause that tran- The race reportedly raised $14,872 in fees and donations and 71 of the 155 volun- east Tennessee near Davy Crockett State Park. generous sponsors scended any one of us as teers participated in the race. Estes highlighted the importance of community tie-ins. of our vans, drinks, individuals. At this point, One aspect of the race day proceedings was a great surprise to the organiz- and food. All the news we had raised around ers: Run Now Relay’s check presentation of $2,600. The money equated to $100 per affiliates that carried $60,000, which crushed each of the 26 participants. The group started the relay to Boston from the 65 Roses our story allowed the our initial goal of $50,000. 5K start line. donations to grow. If After a brief pause for “That was very humbling,” Estes said. “Again it is those [community] tie-ins not for these supporters some festivities in the that we have been able to relish. We’ve benefitted from them.” and many others, we nation’s capital, the relay Lee University President Dr. Paul Conn closed the luncheon with a word of thanks never would have been began again headed up the saying, “This is a giving community that has such energy to do good things. Out of all able to make the jour- Atlantic coastline. that, you chose to get involved in the cystic fibrosis cause. On behalf of Lee Universi- ney happen. Unlike Virginia, as we ty, on behalf of this part- ran north, it seemed as if nership with the commu- the cities came together nity, we appreciate it.” and people were every- Boston where, which meant that crowds grew and oppor- Strong, tunities to share our story Tennessee became greater. We trav- eled through places I had never seen and came in Tough! Before their departure that contact with people from morning, the Run Now Relay every walk of life. We even To learn more about Run Team presented a check for $2,600 had the awesome experi- Now Relay, including to Great Strides, representing ence of being featured on access to hundreds of the 26 runners participating in photos, media coverage, the 1,075 mile relay from Cleve- Good Morning America. As land, Tenn. to Boston, Mass. that Fred Garmon, left, takes one of his many “selfies” with members of Run Now and the crew of ABC’s Good Morning and other items, visit launched that morning. America in Central Park. A feature on the Run Now Relay ran on the April 19 nationwide broadcast of GMA. www.runnowrelay.org. 20 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 21 CAMPUS NEWS SPORTS

DIVISION OF ADULT LEARNING SPOTLIGHT:

Wallace FINDS ROAD SHELTON’S LEE ONLINE AWARDS AND BACK TO LEE Division of Adult Learning ACCOMPLISHMENTS: he thought of returning to school to complete Despite his success, Wallace said he never questioned a degree is daunting for many adults. For those whether he needed to come back to Lee. He simply need- A 3.975 GPA with a Twith successful careers, it might seem unneces- ed the pathway the DAL offered. In fact, he has already political science major; sary. For May graduate Kevin Wallace, it was a matter of committed to continuing at Lee in the Master’s in Ministry accepted to the following divine direction. Studies online program. law schools: Wake Forest “I truly felt God’s conviction to finish what I had start- “I didn’t need a diplo- University, the University ed,” Wallace said. “I knew I had to come back, because my ma to be a pastor, but I of Tennessee, and Emory [congregation] deserves the best pastor I can be.” needed this experience to University; led the team Wallace found the opportunity to do just that at Lee take my church to another to the first of four nation- University’s Division of Adult Learning (DAL). Designed level of effectiveness in al tournament appear- with working adults in mind, the DAL offers a second ministry,” Wallace said. ances; led the team to the chance for many students who share Wallace’s conviction “I made Kingdom con- Sharp German Shelton 2014 NCCAA National to finish, or begin, their education completely online. nections in my second Championship; and was “Lee’s online learning model allowed me to raise a educational wave that I the 2014 NCCAA individ- family and do the work of ministry with the mobility and will have throughout my ual national champion; flexibility to get an education,” Wallace said. life—friends and mentors THREE TAKE HOME two-time SSAC Player Wallace’s Lee journey began in 1997 as an on-campus who continue to pour into of the Year; two-time freshman who was called to preach. Two years later, the and shape my life. I am a SSAC medalist; 10 career young evangelist was conducting a nine-week revival that better leader because of Wallace collegiate wins—the most lasted through what should have been the first semester of my Lee experience.” Athlete of the Year AWARDS of any player in program

his junior year. At the time, Wallace felt compelled to with- history—three-time SSAC or the first time, Lee University has female cowinners of the women’s Charles draw from Lee. That revival spawned more revivals, which For more information, contact: All-Conference; NAIA Paul Conn Athlete of the Year Award. Golfer Courtney Shelton and basketball eventually led to a pastorate at what is now Redemption Dennis Purvis, director of Enrollment Services, F Academic All-American; standout Hollie German share the honor, while Brice Sharp is the recipient of the male Point Church in metro Chattanooga and his election to the Lee University Division of Adult Learning two-time NAIA First Team award. The awards are presented annually to individuals who best exemplify the ath- Church of God International Council of Eighteen. [email protected] All-American; led the letic, academic, and spiritual leadership of Lee University student athletes. team to 19 team wins in 40 career tournaments; SHARP’S AWARDS AND GERMAN’S and was president of Lee LEE Awarded NURSING SCHOLARSHIP GRANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: University’s first Student AWARDS AND Athlete Advisory Council. A four-year member of Lee ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ee University has received a grant to estab- of their time in the School of Nursing, provided they men's basketball, plus being injured Said Shelton, “It’s an honor to be the cowinner lish the Tucker Foundation Endowed Scholar- demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. and receiving a red-shirt year; A 3.98 GPA in Math/Secondary Ed- ship for Nursing. Beginning this fall, Lee will offer a Bachelor of started in 16 of 26 games during of the Female Athlete L ucation; 2014 WBCA NCAA Division II of the Year Award with “It is exciting as this is the very first scholarship for Science in Nursing (BSN) degree that includes a tra- senior season; helped Flames make All-American; 2014 CoSIDA NCAA Division Hollie, who had such a nursing students,” said Dr. Sara Campbell, dean of Lee’s ditional four-year track, as well as a one-year track four-straight appearances in NAIA II All-American; 2014 NCCAA Player of the new School of Nursing. “The interests of the Tucker for registered nurses (RN) who are already working National Tournaments; 2012 NAIA fantastic career at Lee Year; 2014 Region Player of the Year; 2013 while on the court, as well Foundation align with goals of the school that focus on professionals. By 2018, the School of Nursing plans Pattison Scholarship Award/2012 WBCA All-American; 2013 NAIA First-Team preparing students to meet community needs.” to have more than 240 students and a full cadre of Champions of Character Award; as in the classroom. I am All-American; three-time Scholar Athlete so grateful for such a sup- The scholarship was funded by the local Tucker faculty members. The nursing school will be located named to Musco Lighting Charac- Award winner; and all-time leading scorer Foundation, and will be awarded to one student per year initially in the Science Math Complex with plans for a ter of Character Team; and helped portive coach (Maupin), in school history with 2,300 points. team, and Athletic De- to be known as the Tucker Scholar in Nursing. Recipi- new building by the fall of 2016. Flames win 91 games during his Said German, “I am extremely honored ents will be selected by a Nursing Scholarship Commit- The primary objective of the Tucker Foundation four-year career. partment that made my and humbled to be receiving this award career here possible and tee comprised of nursing faculty with input from the is to provide financial support to nonprofit organiza- Said Sharp, “It is an honor and along with my two other fellow athletes. I Student Financial Aid Office. Eligible candidates must tions to produce in young people the character and privilege to receive this award. I am allowed me to exceed all wanted to leave this program knowing that of my own expectations.” be accepted officially into the school, be residents of skills required to live a productive and happy life, along thankful to Lee University for de- I had done my best athletically, academical- Cleveland/Bradley County or Chattanooga/Hamilton with organizations that conserve essential elements of veloping me into a student athlete ly, and spiritually in order to make a differ- County, and have demonstrated financial need. Tucker our natural environment forever. that I always dreamed of being.” ence in the lives of the people around me.” Scholars will retain the scholarship for the duration —Jillian Ellis

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Lady Flames Finish COSCORROSA SETS School Records standing career in grand style. The guard became zuela received the honor a the all-time leading scorer in Lee women’s basketball day after being named to First IN FIRST YEAR history, racking up 2,300 career points. Following the the NFCA NCAA Division II NCCAA National Tournament, German was honored South Region First Team. OF NCAA PLAY as the NCCAA Player of the Year after averaging 22.8 Sophomores Aman- points per game during the 2013–2014 campaign. Ger- da Lynn and Lexie Dean n their first year of NCAA Division II and Gulf man also earned a spot on the 2013–2014 Capital One provided a spark at the ISouth Conference (GSC) play, the Lady Flames Academic All-America® Division II basketball team as top of the order for Lee. finished with a 25-6 overall mark and a first-place selected by the College Sports Information Directors of Junior Dominique Hannah finish (18-2) in conference play. Lee scored a 49-34 vic- America (CoSIDA). also appeared in every tory at No. 16 Delta State University to take over first Fellow seniors Rachel Lockhart, Karley Miller, and contest, while sophomore place on Feb. 13. From there, the Lady Flames would Myriah Illes joined German in playing key roles in Angie Hughes led the Lady never look back as they finished the GSC portion of the Lee’s success over the last four years. The senior class Flames with 16 victories schedule with 14 consecutive wins to close the regular racked up an incredible 114-20 overall record and a against 13 losses. season atop the conference standings. 54-2 mark at home. The foursome won 43 straight The Lady Flames en- Senior Hollie German led the way for the Lady home games and saw tremendous success in postsea- tered postseason play by Flames all season long as she wrapped up her out- son play as they finished as NAIA National Runner-up traveling to Clinton, Miss. (2013) and NCCAA National Runner-up (2014) in con- Ana Coscorrosa is the all- to take part in the Nation- secutive seasons. time school leader in batting al Christian College Ath- Despite one region loss, Lee would qualify as the average (.451), hits (275) letic Association (NCCAA) No. 1 seed in the NCCAA National Tournament, which and RBIs (231). Mid-East Regional Tour- was held in Winona Lake, Ind. The Lady Flames defeat- nament. The Lady Flames ed Grace College, 66-58 in the opening round, and out- came up just short in the lasted Roberts Wesleyan, 72-70 in the semifinals. The ed by senior utility player Ana Coscorrosa, the Lee softball team wrapped up championship as they fell victory would set up a fourth meeting with rival Union Ltheir first year of NCAA Division II play with a 25-24 mark, finishing at 13-14 to Union by a final score in the NCCAA Title Game. Union would pull away late in the Gulf South Conference (GSC). Lee ended regular season play, winning seven of 5-4. to seal a 73-64 victory. For the second straight year, the of 10 and scoring conference series wins over No. 20 North Alabama, as well as West The 2014 campaign Lady Flames finished as National Runner-up. Alabama, Union, and West Georgia. marked the twelfth con- A big reason for the success was the consistent production of Coscorrosa. The secutive season of 20-plus lefty slugger led the team with a .471 average while drilling 10 home runs, along with victories for the Lee softball 73 RBIs. Coscorrosa ended her four-year career as the all-time leader in batting aver- program. In her 12 seasons age (.451), hits (275) and RBIs (231) in school history. at the helm, Head Coach A final award came at the end of the season as Ana was named National Christian Emily Russell has compiled College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Player of the Year. The senior from Zulia, Vene- a 483-191 (.716) record. BUTLER Shootout Raises Funds

Rachel Lockhart was FOR ATHLETICS a senior standout for he foursome of Dustin Gill and Andy and Jack Lee’s head golf coach, John Maupin. “I am always another successful women’s and Steve Williams fired a sizzling 18-under impressed by how well supported Lee University and basketball team. T par 54 to win the Annual Stanley Butler Shootout at our Athletic Department is…it says a lot about the his- Chatata Valley Golf Club in Cleveland. tory and future here when you have so many people The team of Tom Maupin, Al Miller, Jeff Davis, and willing to be involved. It’s awesome to have so many Mike Usery finished in second place with a 57 and won of our supporters gathered in one place, and enjoying a scorecard playoff over the third place of Jeff Holden, time together on the course. We couldn’t have asked Billy Thacker, Jordia Waller, and Clint Taylor, who also for a better day, and I am already looking forward to shot a 57. another great tournament next year.” Overall, 24 teams participated in the annual event Zack Riggins fires away as George Nerren looks to help support the Lee University athletic program. on during play in the annual Stanley Butler Memorial “What a great day it was for Lee Athletics,” said Golf Tournament.

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HALF OF Hudson Duo STEPS ASIDE TEAMS POST NCAA Tournament Wins he Lee men’s golf team captured the first of Cavett Ttheir three tournament titles by repeating as champions at the Coastal Georgia Invitational. The Flames fired a tournament record of 857 in the 54- Resigns hole event to capture the championship at the Sea Is- land Golf Club’s Retreat Course. The team claimed its biggest prize ever in the 54-hole Skyhawk Classic at HELM the Paris Landing State Park course. Setting a school record with a 285-271-284 - 840 (-24) in the 54-hole AFTER 17 event, the Flames won over host Tennessee Martin Coach John Maupin, standing, and Hunter Vest eye a putt. (874) by seven strokes. “I thought we proved that we could play with some Andrea and Kevin Hudson have served as coach- SEASONS es for the volleyball team for 23 years. of the best NCAA Division II teams in the country, and that will be important for us moving forward,” Head Coach John Maupin said. “We have had some memorable rounds over the years, but shooting a 271 as a team ne of the nation’s top husband and wife coach- and winning a Division Oing teams will not be working together at court- I tournament hosted by side when the 2014 Lee University volleyball season eteran Lee University men and women’s tennis UT-Martin will definitely opens this fall. Head Coach Andrea Hudson will begin Vcoach, Tony Cavett, recently resigned both his rank high on the list.” her twenty-fourth year with the Lady Flames, and her positions after 17 years with the university. The Lee women’s husband, Kevin, has been by her side during 23 of their “I plan to continue teaching tennis, and I want to golf team finished the 24 years. join a group in the East Tennessee area that is inter- 2013–2014 campaign Kevin Hudson recently announced he will give up ested in promoting and developing the growth of the with four tournament his assistant coaching duties and will be, “Putting more sport I have loved for so many years,” said Cavett. victories while finish- effort into the (Lee) recreation program and helping Cavett plans to continue teaching tennis, and he ing in the top-5 in every develop the students in that program, along with more emphasized his appreciation for the many student event. In addition to the time on the home front. There are a lot of reasons for athletes he has worked with and the success and national medalist honor, the move, both professional and personal, but the deci- friendship they have enjoyed over the years. He also Courtney Shelton won sion is really about personal things that I want to devote thanked the administration for its support. the Lady Flames Shootout more attention to.” “Coach Cavett has been a mainstay of our ten- at Lee’s home course Together, the Hudsons have posted one of vol- nis programs for the last 17 years,” commented Lee (Cleveland Country Club). leyball’s best records—731 wins against just 231 Athletic Director Larry Carpenter. “His teams were This spring the senior defeats during 23 years. The record includes seven- known for achieving a high level of academic success would add tournament teen conference championships, six NAIA regional while being competitive on the courts. He has been an win No. 10 to her success- crowns, and advancing to the NAIA National Tour- integral part of our Athletic Department, and we wish ful resume with a victory nament for 10 straight seasons, putting the Lady him the best.” at the TSYS Collegiate Flames in the national spotlight. He was named the Lee President Paul Conn stated: “Tony has been Classic in Columbus, Ga. AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2009. a wonderful colleague, and led our tennis program The Lady Flames Kevin explained that he will not completely disap- through a period of outstanding success. He will competed in the GSC pear from the Lee volleyball picture. “For the imme- always be a big part of the Lee University athletic Championship in Tunica, diate future, I plan to help with the transition in the tradition, and as he leaves, we are saying goodbye to a Miss. to wrap up the sea- coaching staff and still support the program. I’m not wonderful friend who cares deeply about students and son. Maupin’s club was a leaving Lee, so there aren’t major changes coming for the sport of tennis.” full 25 shots clear of the the time being.” During his 17 seasons at Lee, his clubs posted a fourth-place finisher, “Luckily for me, he will still be around to give combined record of 300-252 (146-137 men, 154-116 West Alabama (651). off-court advice and pop in occasionally to help us women). Both teams had winning records for six con- work on things he specializes in,” Andrea said of her secutive years. Cavett embraced coaching students husband’s departure. “There is no doubt in my mind who were standouts in the classroom. He helped men- Courtney Shelton won 10 that he loves Lee University, but he will just spend tor 42 NAIA Scholar Athletes and produced one NAIA tournaments during her more time now in his other job in recreation to help First Team All-American. career at Lee. make Lee a better place for our students.”

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Tyquan Roberts BASEBALL FINISHES INDOOR, OUTDOOR TRACK TEAMS SECOND IN NATIONALS; NOTCH Running Wins Bales Captures Award ayce Bryan and the Men’s 4x800 meter relay team highlighted Lee’s Indoor Track season, bringing home a

pair of national championships competing at the NCCAA National Championships in Bourbonnais, Ill. Bryan he Flames recently completed their 14th C took home the top honor in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:16.65. Bryan anchored the final leg of the relay team, straight winning baseball season with a sec- T joined by Brianna Prugh, Emily Bryan, and Jessica Childers. The ladies finished in second place with a time of 9:35.25. ond-place finish against Fresno Pacific University in The Flames also garnered championship honors with the performance of the 4x800 meter relay team of Jus- the NCCAA World Series in Mason, Ohio. Overall, Lee re- tin Knuth, Terris Elliott, Adam Gullette, and Emmanuel Kipchumba. With a time of 8:05.23 the foursome took corded a 37-17 record and placed fourth in its first year first place a full three seconds ahead of runner-up Olivet Nazarene University. of competition in the powerful Gulf South Conference Coach Caleb Morgan reflected on the championship performances of his runners saying, “I’m really pleased and in NCAA Division II play. Mark Brew’s club won 12 and grateful to get my first national championship as a head coach. I just can't say enough about how strong of its final 14 contests. those guys looked out there." Not only did the 2014 team score 37 wins, but it With two national championship performances, the Lee Indoor Track teams enjoyed their best season in just also walked away with several individual honors. Lee the fourth year of intercollegiate competition. senior pitcher Jeremy Bales was named the winner of Outdoors, Mike Walk- the NCCAA's top baseball award, the Hank Burbridge er earned his second NC- Outstanding Potential Christian Leadership Award. CAA All-American honor Bales also enjoyed a superb year on the mound, being a to run Lee University’s major part of Lee's winning record, the NCCAA Mid- FLAMES CLOSE total to six in three events East Region title, and runner-up in the World Series. at the 2014 NCCAA Track "This award excels above any other award that & Field Championship at CHALLENGING I could ever win because it is an award for spiritual Barron Stadium. leadership, baseball, and academics,” Bales explained. Walker improved “I have a passion for the game of baseball and love upon his qualifying time NCAA Debut Season every part of it. If I can serve Jesus Christ and play (9:21.56) by six seconds, baseball at the same time, then that sounds like a pret- he Lee men’s basketball team finished their finished second in the ty good deal to me." first season of competition in NCAA Division 3,000-meter steeplechase, T Senior shortstop Josh Silver wrapped up two superb II and the Gulf South Conference (GSC) with a 10-16 and gained All-American seasons and earned a slot on the World Series All-Tour- overall mark. They finished 6-14 in the rugged GSC. status for the second time nament Team. Jeremy Stawychny (8-4 and with a 2.39 The Flames had early successes, opening confer- in two days. earned run average) was selected second-team NCCAA ence play on Dec. 16 by defeating West Florida, 82-76 “Mike ran a great race, All-American. Senior Derrick Pitt batted .338, pacing to open up the GSC era with a victory. Lee would score finishing in a new per- the Flames in home runs (4), hits (67), triples (3) and tied another milestone victory three days later with a 72-59 sonal and school record,” teammate Zachery Hawkins with 41 runs batted in and victory over No. 25 Valdosta State. The contest marked Morgan said. “I couldn’t 37 runs scored. the first victory against a NCAA ranked team in pro- be prouder of what he has Coach Brew was honored after his gram history. accomplished in his time team defeated Delta State (Miss.) on After a series of setbacks to start back play in Janu- at Lee. He came out of April 5. The 5-3 Gulf South win was ary, the Flames scored the most thrilling victory of the high school as an average Brew’s 400th in his eighth year on Jan. 23 when they topped West Georgia 83-80, runner and flourished in year as head coach of thanks to a last-second 3-pointer by Cory Billings- the last year and a half, the Flames. ley. The victory snapped a six-game losing streak. earning three All-Ameri- Junior-transfer Tyquan Roberts provided a spark can honors and graduating off the bench for Lee in 2013–2014. The forward from with three school records.” Greensboro, N.C. averaged 11.7 points and 4.6 re- Earlier, Walker ran bounds per contest while being named to the NCCAA the first leg with Adam All Mid-East Region Second Team. Jeremy Bales fires a pitch for Gullette, Terris Elliott, and Coach Tommy Brown would also rely heavily on the Flames. The senior was a Emmanuel Kipchumba, the veteran leadership of senior Brice Sharp and ju- leader on and off the field. as well as the final pieces nior Chad Lee. Sharp finished his career as a shutdown of the 4x800 meter relay. Mike Walker was a standout for the Flames defender who usually drew the opposition’s best scor- The foursome earned in the NCCAA National Outdoor track er, while the always aggressive Lee led the team with All-American honors with meet that was held in Rome, Ga. 5.5 rebounds per game. a second-place finish.

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Students stroll on the dockside beach on Inish- more, waiting for the ferry back to Galway. ‘Emerald Isle’ by Brian Conn During Spring Break Lee students navigate the path down the hill from Dun Angus, a cliffside ring fort dated to the Iron Age.

The Lee group got a chance at tickets to a hurling match at Parnell ning vistas are concen- Park between Dublin trated into that one island and Kilkenny. that it is impossible to see it all. We try to make the most of our ten days. This year’s trip had un- believably sunny weather. The only inclement con- ditions we encountered were on the face of Croagh Patrick—a mountain and pilgrimage site outside Westport—where six- ty-mile-per-hour winds forced our hiking group to turn back a little over half “For myself, I always write about Dublin, because if The Ireland spring break trip took its seventh way to the top. The rest I can get to the heart of Dublin, I can get to the heart of run to the Emerald Isle in early March. All majors are of the time was calm and all the cities of the world. In the particular is contained invited on this annual ten-day trip, touring the three bright. From the cliffs of the universal.” provinces of the Republic of Ireland. The group travels Dun Angus on the Aran Is- This will be my first time leaving the country, so The great twentieth-century Irish writer James by coach, visiting the busy city of Dublin, the country lands to the famous drive around Slea Head on the Ring that adds another sense of wonder and amazement to Joyce penned these words about the city of his birth charm of Killarney, the university town of Galway, of Kerry, we had lovely countryside and seaside views for this whole experience. Time will not be wasted. I want and the setting for most of his writing. He felt that, by and Connacht’s quiet coastal city of Westport, meeting a week, as though we had stumbled into a storybook. We to spend every moment possible soaking in everything finding meaning in a specific, singular story and place, local residents, walking among ancient structures, entered a bustling Dublin near the end of the trip when I can experience of the different culture. Seeing more we can learn something about ourselves that defies and learning about what makes Ireland unique. The the city was gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day. Also in Dub- of God’s wonderful creation, feeling even more alive national, ethnic, and cultural boundaries. In a way, the experience includes an investigation into Irish history lin, the group experienced unforgettable moments, from and seeing that there is more than just this little Amer- process he is describing resembles the goals behind and Irish writers like Joyce, to discover Ireland’s influ- touring the cavernous Trinity College Library and its ican bubble will be wonderful. Lee University’s global perspectives program. Students ence on Western society. Book of Kells exhibit, to watching a gaelic hurling match After our return, she said, “Thinking back on it, it can choose from dozens of opportunities to travel into Each student is required to interact with native between Dublin and county rival Kilkenny. seems like a dream… but I am thankful it wasn’t and widely varied cultures, but we require that they take at residents and to write reflective journal entries and Perhaps the words of one student from this year’s that those memories are ones to cherish.” least one trip, with the hope that the particular trip can case study reports from each locale. In addition to that, trip can help to describe the journey on which we hope show them something universal about understanding students take a healthy dose of museum touring and to launch all of our students. Before departure, junior Brian Conn is director of Public Information at Lee other cultures. sightseeing. So many historical landmarks and stun- Amanda Miller wrote: University. 30 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH | SUMMER 2014 LEE UNIVERSITY TORCH 31 WHO’S WHERE WHO’S WHERE

Jean, their daughter Melody Mitchell ’83, and grandchil- dren, will carry on the work of the foundation. Dee Yoder ’80 lives in Mansfield, Ohio where Ethan Raath ’74 and his wife, Teresa, ’74, live in she works with Mission to Denver Colo. As owner/consultant of Highwire Lead- Amish People as a volun- ership (www.highwireleadership.com), Ethan provides Wooten/ teer and formerly wrote Sharp leadership development, coaching, and consulting. the Amish newsletter Before moving to Denver, he was a professor in the WHO’S for the organization. She Religion and Communica- recently wrote a fictional tion Arts Departments at book, The Miting, based Xavier University, and he Raath on stories of former is now an adjunct profes- Amish who leave their sor at Regis University, communities to begin teaching courses in faith WHERE anew. Their home was the and justice. A Presbyterian recent focus of two PBS minister for 36 years, he documentaries on the retired in May. Teresa is Amish. Dee began writ- a registered nurse at St. Stanley Smith ’53 lives in Anderson, S.C. with his wife, ing again at the age of Joseph’s Hospital. Earlene, ’53. Both graduated from Lee Academy as vale- 50 and recently signed a dictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Stan retired three-book contract with in 1997 after 25 years as an assistant vice president of Jannese Woodard the Amish series through credit and financing for a major lumber supplier. They Moore (‘78) took Torch to Le Kregel Publishing. attend High Praises Church of God. Last November, the chateau d’ Augustusbury Smiths celebrated 60 years of marriage. in Germany, where she recently traveled with a mission Jeff McFalls ’91 passed team. Dr. Moore and her husband, Jim, live in Seymour, away on March 8, 2014, Bill Sheeks ’54 TN and both work for the Sevier County School System. after a lengthy battle passed away March 19, They have two children. with lung cancer. At the 2014. He was a former time of his death, he pa- state youth leader, state stored Medart Assembly of God in Crawfordville, overseer, and assistant Sheeks general overseer for the Fla., where just 24 hours Church of God. He was before his death, he per- retired and living in Cleve- formed a wedding cere- land, Tenn. Dr. Sheeks was mony. He leaves behind married to Eleanor, and a wife of nearly 25 years, they had two children, Libby Brown McFalls ’92, Cheryl Stansky ’79 and and three children. Randy ’87, who is a faculty member at Lee. During his Patrick and Jodie Hurt tenure as an assistant gen- Swinson Wooten ’92 eral overseer, he served as and Robert ’92 and Mar- executive liaison to the Lee Board of Directors. la Nash Sharp ’93 and their families reunited in Richard Beatty ’68 of East Franklin Township, Pa., Irving,Tex. at Grace Pointe passed away on March 5, 2014. At the time of his death, Church where the Woo- Rev. Beatty was pastor of the Cornerstone Assembly of tens have pastored for 16 God in West Kittanning, Pa., and was president of the years to celebrate the fu- Kittanning Ministerial Association. He is survived by ture of Bridges, a nonprof- his wife, Carolyn. it started by the Sharps and other Lee alumni who Roland Charles Stone ’72 passed away on November 8, Moore support several schools 2013, in Smithfield, N.C. He retired in 2006, after decades and other missions efforts of pastoring several churches across North Carolina. in Honduras. Upon his retirement, he founded the Roland C. Stone Hu- manitarian Foundation International. His surviving wife,

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Jonathan Hurt ’95 of the First Special Operations Charli Crawford Duff ’06 is the head softball coach Wing was recently awarded the Air Force’s Military at Ardmore Senior High School in Ardmore, Okla. Her Chaplain Association (MCA) Distinguished Service husband, Derek, teaches at Ardmore Middle School Award for 2013. The award recognizes ministry excel- and also serves as the pastor at Mary Niblack Road lence of chaplains of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Vet- Baptist Church. erans Affairs, and Civil Air Patrol. Jonathan serves as Deputy Wing Chaplain in the First Special Operations Laura Feltner ’07 lives in Wing in Hurlburt Field, Fla. He has two daughters. Dayton, Ohio, where she recently earned certifica- tion as a pharmacy tech- Darren Schalk ’01, a resident of Cleveland, Tenn., nician. recently released his debut nonfiction book, Dear God, We Need To Talk, through Orlando-based publisher Emma Perret ’08 lives with Charisma House. Subtitled, Wrestling With God on Schalk her husband, Jason, on the Questions of Life and Faith, the book is an exploration Big Island in Hawaii where of God and faith through the lens of a young Christian she works as a third-grade leader. Darren is curriculum editor for the Church of teacher at Makua Lani God of Prophecy International Offices and associate Christian Academy. editor of One Accord Resources, Inc. He and his wife Kristi have three children.

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