Fall 2012 ETSU Alumni Association Board of Directors Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ronald V. Hite ’64, President Ms. Pauline Douglas ’84, ’87 Ms. Diane T. Wear ’90 Mr. Jeffrey C. Taylor ’85, President-Elect Mr. Roger D. Kennedy ’69 Mr. Andrew Whetsel ’77 ETSU T oday Ms. Renee Bays Lockhart ’87, ’89, Vice-President Dr. Tony Katras ’84, ’89 Ms. Iqra Ahmad, SGA President Mr. Lawrence F. Counts ’79, Secretary Mr. Larry La ’84 Ms. Leah Tilson, SGA Vice President Ms. Eleanor E. Yoakum ’65, Treasurer Ms. Theresa Lee ’74 Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU President Mr. Gary D. Poe, Past-President Ms. Ann Mooneyhan ’65 Dr. Richard A. Manahan, Foundation President/CEO President's Message Ms. Linda Buck ’80,’84 Mr. Don Raines ’71 Mr. Robert M. Plummer ’84, ’87, Executive Director Mr. Brian Daniels ’95,’97 Mr. Mark W. Thomas ’84 FALL ETSU Foundation Officers & Directors had a home. When her diploma is awarded at the end Mr. D. Roger Kennedy ’69, Chairman of the Board Mr. Walter Lee Davis, Jr. Mr. David A. Ogle ’79 of this semester, she will enter graduate school. Mr. M. Thomas Krieger, Vice Chairman of the Board Mrs. Janey Diehl ’50 Mr. Art Powers 2012 Mr. Dan Mahoney ’66, Secretary Dr. James W. Gibson Mr. Stan Puckett When I think of the theme of engagement, the work Dr. Steve Conerly, Treasurer Mr. Richard L. Green ’73 Mr. K. Newton Raff of Dr. Beverly Smith immediately comes to mind. Dr. Mrs. Leslie Parks Pope, Immediate Past Board Chairman Mr. Louis H. Gump Ms. Lottie F. Ryans Smith’s research on galaxies is cutting-edge and has Mr. Wayne G. Basler, Past Chairman Dr. Roberta T. Herrin ’70, ’72 Mr. James W. Reel ’58 Mr. Donald R. Raber, Investment Committee Chairman Lt. Gen. Ron Hite ’64 Mr. Tom Seaton Brian Noland been supported through four NASA grants. Ask her about those students, and she speaks of Olivia Miller, Mr. Dennis T. Powell, Planned Giving Committee Chair The Honorable William L. Jenkins Mrs. Sally R. Simonds University President Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU President Mr. Dale Keasling ’70 Mrs. Melissa Steagall-Jones who will graduate next spring. Olivia has already co-au- Dr. Richard A. Manahan, Foundation President/CEO Dr. Stephen Kimbrough Mr. Rick Storey thored an article that was published in the Astronomical Dr. David D. Collins ’96, Foundation Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Sonia M. King ’63 Mr. Dennis L. Vonderfecht Journal. Coral Franklin and Sabrina Hurlock are now Mr. Frederick “Pal” Barger, Jr. ’55 Mrs. Theresa K. Lee ’74 Dr, May Votaw Richard A. Manahan graduate students at the University of Tennessee Space Mrs. Sharon Boles Mr. Paul Montgomery Dr. Susan Gentry Williams ’67, ’68 Vice President for University Advancement Mr. James Brinkley Mr. Scott Niswonger Institute. Jessica Webb is teaching physics at Unicoi ETSU Foundation President/CEO County High School and Trisha Massenzo is a gradu- Tennessee Higher Education Commission ate student in biomedical engineering at Virginia Commonwealth Robert White, Chair, Johnson City - 1st Congressional District Gregory P. Isaacs, Knoxville - 2nd Congressional District University. Dr. Beverly Smith speaks about her former students Cato Johnson, Vice-Chair, Bartlett - 7th Congressional District Jon Kinsey, Chattanooga - 3rd Congressional District Those notes contain stories of inspiration, with the pride of a parent. Evan Cope, Vice-Chair, Murfreesboro - 4th Congressional District Charles W. Bone, Hendersonville - 6th Congressional District Robert M. Plummer A C Wharton, Jr., Secretary, Memphis - 9th Congressional District Sharon L. Hayes, Brownsville - 8th Congressional District Associate Vice President – University Advancement Within my legal pads of ETSU stories I find Dr. Chris Gregg. Dr. stories of persistence and dedication, stories Gregg is currently the principal investigator on two large fed- Tre Hargett, Secretary of State Dr. Gary Nixon, non-voting ex-officio, Executive Director, State Board of Education Executive Director, ETSU Alumni Association Justin P. Wilson, State Comptroller Gregory Alan Frye, voting ex-officio, University of Tennessee, Martin eral grants, funded by the National Science Foundation and the David H. Lillard, Jr., State Treasurer Adam Jarvis, non-voting ex-officio, East Tennessee State University that, taken collectively, portray a university National Weather Service. Both deal with tsunamis. Tennessee Board of Regents deeply engaged with the world around it. Also in my notes is the story of Katie Baker. She is a doctoral stu- Contents dent in public health. She is a Greeneville native, a Niswonger The Honorable Bill Haslam, Governor Paul W. Montgomery, 1st Congressional District, 2007-2013 Scholar, and a recipient of a training grant from the National John S. “Steve” Copeland, DVM, 6th Congressional District, 2009-2012 Richard Rhoda, Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission Gregory Duckett, Vice-Chair, 9th Congressional District, 2006-2012 Howard Roddy, At-Large, East Tennessee, 2010-2016 Cancer Institute. Mentored by her professor Dr. Joel Hillhouse, she John Farris, At-Large West Tennessee, 2008-2014 Emily J. Reynolds, At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2010-2012 President’s Message · · · · · · · · · · · 1 has been interviewed by the New York Times, and her work was Ashley Humphrey, Student Regent 2011-2012 Robert P. Thomas, 5th Congressional District, 2009-2015 On behalf of my wife Donna and our family, thank you for wel- recently published in three separate academic journals, all in one Tom Griscom, 3rd Congressional District, 2010-2011 Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District, 2010-2013 coming us so warmly into the East Tennessee State University week. The Honorable Kevin S. Huffman, Commissioner of Education Bob Raines, Faculty Regent, 2012-2013 Alumni Association Awards· · · · · · · · 2 family. During the past nine months, we have learned volumes Through my campus visits, I learned about the work of April The Honorable Julius Johnson, Commissioner of Agriculture Vacant, 7th Congressional District about ETSU. As many of you know, I am a note-taker. I have filled Jonas Kisber, 8th Congressional District, 2008-2014 Eads and Beth Ringley. In 2005, while working on their master’s 14 legal pads of notes since January. Those notes contain stories Fran Marcum, 4th Congressional District, 2010-2016 degrees in technology, they joined computer science student Mike Campus Briefs· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 of inspiration, stories of persistence and dedication, stories that, Parker to develop the idea of converting the fiber optics network taken collectively, portray a university deeply engaged with the Editors, Photographers & Contributors that the Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) was using to world around it. I will share some of those stories with you. Senior Editor Photographers Contributors Carol Fox Grace McCord Carol Sloan Unique Alumni· · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 12 read utility meters and adapt that network to include broadband Richard A. Manahan Jim Padgett Anthony Aiken Tisha Harrison Peggy McCurry Joe E. Smith We have learned about ETSU and the amazing work being carried service to homes. BTES CEO Dr. Michael Browder approved the Larry Smith ’78 Jeff Anderson Leisa Harvey Matt McGahey Karen Sullivan Managing Editors out by our students, faculty, staff, and alumni—work that shapes plan, which required a $25 million investment. Today, April Eads Jim Sledge ’87 Pat Barcel Donald Harvill Jo Anne Paty Caleb Tull Robert M. Plummer ’84 ’87 Southern Appalachia, the state of Tennessee, and extends world- is the business development manager for BTES. Mike Parker is Charles Warden ’82 Laure Craddock Jennifer Hill Cyndi Ramsey Mike White Homecoming· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 Jennifer Barber ’05 wide. ETSU is the engine that powers the culture, the economy, their network supervisor and Beth Ringley co-founded the Motive Lee Ann Davis Pat Holland Shea Renfro Noah Edwards Brad Lifford Jeremy Ross and the health of our region. We are in the dream business, and we Group to help other communities move forward in Smart Grid and Pat Elledge Lurelle Maxey Fred Sauceman Advancement· · · · · · · · · · · · 18 make dreams come true on a daily basis. broadband development. This is a brilliant example of ETSU inge- nuity at work, of ETSU entrepreneurs at work. And more will be Through the commitment to a culture of stewardship, we navigated Credits coming. Our Bureau of Business and Economic Research recently the choppy waters of the economic downturn and are poised for received a $250,000 state grant to create a Regional Entrepreneurial Page 9: Natasha Rutherford photo courtesy of Jennifer Crigger Lindsay Boggs and Penguin Group · Besse Cooper photo · Richard “Jerry” Glass family photo courtesy of Richard Athletics· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 22 growth as our economy recovers. As we grow, it is my hope that Page 12: Davey Smith photo and story excerpt courtesy courtesy of Jessica McGowan/Guinness World Records “Jerry” Glass · Jeremy Shaffer photo and story excerpt Accelerator; further proof that ETSU is the engine that powers the we can now begin to define ourselves not by limitations, but by of the University of California San Diego and Debra Kain Page 15: Significant Sigs photo courtesy of Dave Boyd courtesy of Coulter & Justus, P.C. · Josh Kite photo economy of the region. · Chris Ziegler photo courtesy of Chris Ziegler and the Johnson City Press · Jodi Tekell photos courtesy courtesy of Madison Matthews and the Johnson City Press possibilities. Ask the “what if” questions. The “what if” questions · Ryan Stanton photo courtesy of Marshall Emergency of Jodi Tekell · Dr. Gaurav Bharti and Dr. Sarah Edwards Page 31: Holly Gibson/Casey Carter photo courtesy of Alumni Events· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 24 brought us an Honors College, the Mary B. Martin School of the I encourage each of you to take time to get re-engaged with your Services Associates photo courtesy of Linda Vance Gordon and the Johnson Nancy Carter · Patricia Stockton Stafford and Matthew Arts, a College of Pharmacy, the Gray Fossil Site, and a College of ETSU. Attend our fall concert, attend a performance presented by Page 13: Barbara Thomas photo and story excerpt courtesy City News & Neighbor Van Branham photo courtesy of Patricia Stockton Stafford Medicine that ranks as one of the nation’s best in the areas of rural the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts or attend a lecture series. of Food City · Gary Varner photo courtesy of Gary Varner Page 16: Jim Bowers photos courtesy of Jim Bowers · Lynn Long photo courtesy of Lynn Long · Jason K. Class Notes· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 26 health and primary care. This is your ETSU and I hope that the upcoming academic year is · Mark Sirois photo courtesy of the City of Johnson City Joel Gerlach photo courtesy of Joel Gerlach Guinn photo courtesy of Jason K. Guinn · Elaine O’Quinn one of renewed commitment to the spirit and passion for learning Page 14: Keith Donnelly photos courtesy of Keith and Page 27: Alice Pope photo and story excerpt courtesy photo and story excerpt courtesy of Anne Hall and the With our Centennial as the pivotal point, now is the time for us that we all felt as students. Tessa Donnelly · Derek Sower photos and story excerpt of Wellmont Health System · Curtis and Jana Fullbright Office of Public Affairs at Appalachian State University to take a fresh look at everything we do. With the promise of the courtesy Derek Sower and AuthourHouse Publishing · family photo courtesy of Jana Fullbright · Mark Fulks Back Cover: Special thanks to Jeff Fleming and his Obituaries· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Mark Stevens photo and story excerpts courtesy of photo and story courtesy of Mary B. Smith and Baker, daughter, Katelyn, for the use of the back cover photo. fall semester and the new beginning it presents, we have the ability Thank you for your commitment to ETSU, today’s students and the Mark Stevens, Bryan Stevens, and the Elizabethton Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC · Thomas The photo was taken on move-in day. and the opportunity to define the undergraduate experience. The future. Godspeed and Go Bucs! Star · Lawrence Nesbitt photos courtesy of Lawrence Richard Roache photo courtesy of Thomas Richard Roache passion for learning that we create in the hearts and minds of our Nesbitt · Steven James book cover and photo courtesy of Page 29:Kristen Lawson photo courtesy of Kristen Lawson students will last a lifetime. We often use the term “persistence to TBR #160-005-12 83M graduation.” By engaging students and igniting that passion, we On the Cover: Bluegrass on Broad as part of ETSU PRIDE Week (Pictured are Daniel Boner and Amythyst Phillips) create the path toward commencement with each moment they are East Tennessee State University is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation. The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system which is comprised of six universities, thirteen community colleges, & twenty-six Tennessee Technology Centers. The TBR system enrolls more Conceptual Design: at ETSU. than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education. East Tennessee State University is fully in accord with the belief that educational & employment opportunities should be available to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, Absolute Communications, Inc. Consider the path of Helen Lane. Helen was once a patient at our race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Downtown Day Center. She was homeless. For two years, she lived East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or Web site: www.sacscoc.org with any questions regarding Print Productions: at the Salvation Army. But the faculty and staff in our College of Brian Noland the accreditation of East Tennessee State University. Kingery Printing Nursing saw great potential in Helen. For the past six years, she has University President 1 Most Outstanding Performer Award for the Pratt Industries Northridge Properties until 1991. During this time, she was Container Division. In 2000, he was hired at Triad Packaging named “Realtor of the Year” in 1988. Two years after the birth Design and Display in Bristol, where he has been the regional of her daughter, Lauren, in 1989, Jones “retired” from full- sales manager for over 11 years. time employment and focused on non-profit work. Since then, she has served with various organizations, such as Dawn of Stephen Gross grew up in Melbourne, Fla., and his Hope, the Suzuki School of Music, the Crumley House Alumni Association Awards high school English teacher—an ETSU graduate—told him Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, Johnson City Historic he should consider the university as a choice for his higher Zoning Commission, Niswonger Children’s Hospital, and the education. That one conversation led to a lifetime commit- Women’s Fund of East Tennessee. Jones has been recognized ETSU Alumni Association honors 2012 Alumni Award winners ment to ETSU and the Johnson City area. He graduated by several organizations for her public service and philan- from ETSU in 1969 and from 1972-85, he was employed by thropic efforts. Burlington Industries in locations in North Carolina and The ETSU National Alumni Association announces the 2012 recipients of its annual Alumni Tennessee. At that time, the company was the largest textile Kathy Peters Nunamaker earned a bachelor producer in the United States, and he held several positions of science degree in mathematics from ETSU in 1968, and Awards, which are presented as part of the university’s spring commencement weekend before being promoted to assistant administrative manager of then completed her master’s degree in mathematics from the the Johnson City plant. Gross was then hired as plant con- University of Illinois while working full time as a secondary festivities during the association’s Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting. The gathering and troller of Microporous Products Inc. in Piney Flats. By 1989, school math teacher. After graduation, she took account- Gross and his partners bought the local plant, and he helped ing classes at Illinois with the intention of qualifying for the recognition of alumni dates back to 1929 when the association was first beginning. the company grow from a small supplier of battery separators Certified Public Accounting exam. At this time, she was also to a major multi-million dollar company with branches in the a stay-at-home mother and tutored math students from her his undergraduate degree in 1960. He worked for the Social United States and Europe. Gross joined with a group of area house. After becoming a CPA, her first job was as a part-time Outstanding Alumni Security Administration in Alabama and Florida, and later became businessmen in 1996 to create State of Franklin Savings Bank, accountant in Champaign, Ill., with the Clifton Gunderson a certified real estate agent and commercial property manager in , the 2012 Outstanding Alumna, which he continues to serve as a member of their commu- firm. She moved to Ohio and began a successful career with Sharon Slemons Boles Florida. He and his late wife, Nellie, also opened car washes and graduated with an undergraduate degree in English in 1969 and a nity board of directors. In 1998, Gross purchased controlling Groner, Boyle & Quillin (now known developed a manufactured home community in Orange Park, Fla. master’s degree in 1980. She worked briefly in Florida after gradu- interest of Southeast Recycling Technologies Inc., which as GBQ Partners, LLC), the largest ation and then began a career with Eastman Chemical Co., retiring In their estate planning prior to Nellie’s death in March 2009 processes and recycles mercury fluorescent lamps, batteries, locally owned CPA firm in Columbus. in 2001. from complications of multiple myeloma, the couple wanted to ballasts and electronics. She became a full equity partner — encourage future ETSU students with scholarship opportunities, and also the first female partner — at Boles is very active in the community. She is a graduate of Leadership particularly students who may have difficulty meeting the costs of , a 1972 ETSU graduate with a GBQ in 1986. Although now retired Kingsport and former chair of the Leadership Kingsport Council. Valda Hicks Jones college, so they arranged a gift to the ETSU Foundation. When the degree in psychology, joined the Johnson City Press in per- from public accounting, Nunamaker She was chair of Clean Kingsport at the time of the group’s first James and Nellie Brinkley Scholarship Endowment is fully funded sonnel management and was later employed at Mountain continues to be a licensed CPA in national award for excellence. Boles also served as Budget & with Brinkley’s estate, “Brinkley Scholars” will grace the campus Empire Bank in Johnson City. Wanting to change career the state of Ohio and is active in her Allocations co-chair, United Way of Greater Kingsport; vice presi- of ETSU. paths, Jones obtained a real estate license in 1984 to sell community. dent, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce; Girls Incorporated board properties in Tennessee, and she worked for of directors; and Kingsport Fun Fest Executive Committee. Boles “With my degree I was able to obtain a job that provided a standard was president of the Kingsport Junior Women’s Club; named of living for my family which we would probably not have other- Jaycees Outstanding Young Woman of the Year; received the wise,” Brinkley states. Honorary Honorarium for Woman & Industry; and attended the Center for Alumni Creative Leadership in Greensboro, N.C. Awards of Honor Dr. William J. Fisher attended Hillsdale College, earn- Outstanding Charles P. Byrne became a Buccaneer in 1977, competing ing a bachelor of arts in History Alumnus James for four years in golf under Coach Hal Morrison. While he was on and Education. He then served the team, ETSU was ranked as high as 12th in the nation. Byrne, in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-46

B. Brinkley’s who graduated in 1981 with a bachelor of science degree in phys- and continued his education at Syracuse University and the education at then- ical education and recreation/administration, has been involved University of Colorado. He came to ETSU in 1966 as an asso- East Tennessee with the packaging industry for over 28 years. In 1984, he started ciate professor of Business Administration. During his tenure State College was his sales career in Greenville, S.C., at South Carolina Box, a divi- at ETSU, he served in a variety of professional organizations, interrupted by sion of Pratt Industries, where he generated profitable sales and such as ETSU’s chapters of the American Association of service in the U.S. continued to increase sales for nine consecutive years and held the University Professors (AAUP) and the Tennessee Education Navy, but he returned and received most valued accounts from 1994 to 1996. In 1998, he was given the Association, Southern Management Association, American

Outstanding Alumna Outstanding Alumnus Award of Honor Award of Honor Award of Honor Award of Honor Honorary Alumnus Honorary Alumni Sharon Slemons Boles James B. Brinkley Charles P. Byrne Stephen Gross Valda Hicks Jones Kathy Peters Nunamaker Dr. William J. Fisher Linda J. & Travis A. Keller Classes of 1969 & 1980 Classes of 1960 Classes of 1981 Classes of 1969 Classes of 1972 Classes of 1968

2 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS 3 Society of Personnel Administration and many more. Fisher is H. Quillen College of Medicine. In 2003, Roe successfully ran for America for Flying Tiger Lines—an international cargo airline. In also very active in the community and has been recognized for his Johnson City Commission. In 2007, his fellow city commissioners 1981, he co-founded a second transportation company, Landair service both professionally and non-professionally. He is an ETSU elected him mayor after a two-year term as vice mayor. He was Transport, with an initial investment of $2,000, and later expanded Distinguished Faculty Member and a recipient of an ETSU College elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, and in his into air freight with the formation of Forward Air Corp. Those of Business Faculty Excellence for Service award. He was also given second—and current—term, he became chairman of the Health, companies—the first two companies to ever be taken public in the Philander P. Claxton Award by the AAUP, named “Kiwanian Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee of the House Greene County’s 225-year history—today have a market value of of the Year” by the Metropolitan Kiwanis Club of Johnson City in Education and Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House over $1.2 billion dollars. Today, Niswonger is the majority share- 2011, and recognized in 2000 by the ETSU Retirees Association for Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Roe is viewed by his House colleagues holder of Landair Transport Inc. and is chairman emeritus of his tireless efforts to improve conditions for the faculty, staff and as a respected voice on health care, and the House recently passed Forward Air. retirees of the university. his legislation to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board. Niswonger is a noted philanthropist whose impact is felt through- He has also introduced bills to ensure workers have a right to a out the region. He established the Niswonger Foundation in , a Michigan native and graduate of Asbury secret ballot when voting on unionization and to provide schools Linda J. Keller 2001 to create opportunities for individual and regional growth College (now Asbury University),was employed by Consumers epinephrine pens necessary to save children with allergies from through educational programs, scholarships and other charitable Power Co. and was hired as the first woman in management, work- deadly reactions. activities. The foundation currently has 17 student-scholars in uni- ing in the Customer Service Department. She was also honored philanthropist who provided land, enlisted versities across America and an annual program budget of more with a Business Woman Award in 1970, worked as a volunteer support and organized local government agreements in the suc- than $5 million. At ETSU, of which he is an honorary alumnus, supervisor for Junior Achievement, and represented Consumers Distinguished Alumnus cessful campaign to locate the normal school—now known as East Niswonger is a member of the ETSU Foundation, and the Digital Power Co. on the Michigan Safety Council Board as secretary, Tennessee State University—in Johnson City. It is presented only Media Center in the College of Business and Technology bears his becoming the first woman to go through the chairs of office to in the Arts on occasion when an individual has “gone above and beyond the name. He is a trustee at Tusculum College, of which he is also a become president. In 1974, she married Travis A. Keller, and three received both his undergrad- call” to support ETSU, and exhibited the commitment exemplified graduate, and president of the Governing Board for the Niswonger years later they moved to Johnson City to start a new business, William Baxter Bledsoe uate degree and master’s degree in studio art and graphic design by George L. Carter. Performing Arts Center in Greeneville. He is the lead benefactor Keller Glass Co. Keller worked with her husband in starting the from ETSU. He is both a working artist and head of the secondary for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital at Johnson City Medical business and continues to sit on the board of directors, serving as Niswonger was born in Van Wert, Ohio. He learned to fly at the studio arts program at Providence Academy, a private Christian Center. He has received numerous honors for his charitable work, secretary/treasurer. Van Wert County Airport, soloing on his 16th birthday. During his high school in Johnson City. While in the military, Bledsoe was an including the 2006 Regents’ Award for Excellence in Philanthropy career as a pilot, Niswonger has flown everything from J-3 Cubs to official artist for the U.S. Air Force and received the Achievement from the Tennessee Board of Regents. spent his school years in the Boeing 747, and he currently enjoys flying his aerobatic Navy Travis “Trav” A. Keller Medal and Award of Excellence. He has worked for the Walt Detroit and summers in East Tennessee while growing up. Upon T-34 and Gulfstream jet. He graduated from Purdue University Disney Co. and has created artwork for the National Storytelling high school graduation, he worked in technical sales for a glass with a degree in aviation technology and moved to Greeneville in Festival in Jonesborough for over 23 years. His children’s book contractor and a glass manufacturer, and in 1963, he had the 1968 as the pilot for the president of the Magnavox Co. In 1973, illustration work earned him the Good Housekeeping Award for opportunity to buy a one-third interest in Laviollete Glass Co. in Niswonger started a cargo airline, General Aviation. After selling Outstanding Children’s Literature Illustration. He has painted sev- Detroit. In time, Keller was able to purchase the other two-thirds General Aviation, he became the senior vice president of North eral public and private murals both at home and abroad, including interest and expanded the company by designing and build- murals in Lakenheath, England, for which he was recognized by ing a new 12,000-square-foot two-story warehouse. Because of the royal family. He has helped regional United Way and Court advanced material handling techniques and new production lines, Appointed Special Advocates organizations raise additional funds the company grew and prospered under Keller’s leadership. In June through reproductions of his artwork, and he created an original of 1977, he relocated to Johnson City and incorporated the Keller oil painting of ETSU in honor of the university’s centennial cel- Glass Co. He designed and built the current 16,000-square-foot ebration. Bledsoe was commissioned to paint the official portrait office and warehouse building that now houses Keller Glasco Inc. of Tennessee’s Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, which is hung permanently in on East Oakland Avenue in Johnson City. He retired five years ago, the Tennessee State Capital building in Nashville, and was chosen leaving the business in the hands of its new owners, who were key by Gov. Bill Haslam to create an official 2012 Christmas ornament. employees of the company under Keller. Both Linda and Travis Keller are active in the community and ardent supporters of ETSU. George L. Carter Award The Honorable Dr. Phil Roe, a native of Clarksville, Scott M. Niswonger received the George L. Carter received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Award, which is the highest honor bestowed upon gradu- 1970 and served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. After completing ates or friends of ETSU who have made the university a more We would like to welcome our newest Student Government his military service, Roe practiced as a board-certified OB/GYN for dynamic and viable force in the world of higher education. The Association Executive Branch: left to right Leah Tilson, Vice 31 years, delivering over 5,000 babies and teaching in ETSU’s James award is named for the industrialist, railroad magnate and President; Josh Kosky, Secretary/Treasurer; Iqra Ahmad, President.

Honorary Alumnus Distinguished Alumnus in The Arts George L. Carter Award For more details or to submit future nominees, contact the ETSU Alumni Association at The Honorable Scott M. Niswonger Dr. Phil Roe William Baxter Bledsoe 423-439-4218 or email [email protected] Classes of 1992 & 2010 4 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS 5 Spring Crumley named to Academic Fellowship 2012 Dr. Michele Crumley of ETSU has been named an Academic Fellow raduation for 2012-13 by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies G (FDD), and traveled to Israel for an intensive course in terrorism Campus Briefs studies, and, in particular, how democracies can defeat the world- By The Numbers wide terrorist threat. The FDD Academic Fellows program provides a 10-day learning Number of degrees awarded: 1,704 experience to teaching and research professionals in the United Bachelor’s Degrees: 1,218 States, giving them cutting-edge information about defeating terrorist groups. Graduate & Professional Degrees: 328 Crumley is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, International Affairs and Public Administration in the ETSU College of Arts and Sciences. Ed.D. Degrees: 11 M.D. Degrees: 58 defeating al-Qaeda’s strategy Aud.D. Degrees: 3 Ph.D. Degrees: 7 Dr. Paul Kamolnick of ETSU has published a monograph entitled “Delegitimizing Al-Qaeda: A Jihad-Realist Approach.” Dr.P.H. Degrees: 1 This document, commissioned and published by the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the United Pharm.D. Degrees: 78 States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., is being distributed to high-level policymakers charged with key national security decision-making, such as the Department of Defense, Department of Faculty Emeritus State, senior members of congressional committees, and the broader policy community. Olympic Day Kamolnick is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Music: Thomas S. Jenrette, D.M.A. Since ETSU was designated as a U.S. There are 14 Olympic Training Centers Political Science, International Affairs, Olympic Training site for weightlifting in April, an in the country. Only two other centers besides ETSU ETSU students serving as delegates & Public Administration: annual Olympic Day will be held each June. provide training for weightlifting. One of those is in to World Model United Nations Michael P. Marchioni, Ph.D. Olympic Day 2012 included a myriad of Colorado Springs, Colo., which is the flagship train- Dale J. Schmitt, Ph.D. Olympic sports as well as crafts for younger attendees. The ing center for the U.S. Olympic Committee. Seven students from ETSU spent a week in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Harvard World Model United Business & Technology: purpose was to promote Olympic ideals, such as sports- ETSU will screen athletes who apply Nations (UN), the first time the university has sent a Hugh W. Broome, Ph.D. full delegation to the conference. manship, ethics, competition, and friendship. Olympic to train at the center. Those lifters selected will be Education: Patricia E. Robertson, Ed.D. Day also brings awareness to fitness and well-being. admitted to ETSU and will enroll as full-time stu- The delegates represent a wide sample of interests and academic majors at ETSU. Manuel Gonzalez is a senior Medicine: Michael R. Floyd, Ed.D. During the event, guests were invited to dents. There are already two students enrolled for Fall majoring in health care administration; Iqra Ahmad Family Medicine: Felix A. Sarubbi, M.D. participate in a number of games and activities, including 2012. They hope to compete in the 2016 Olympics. is a junior Honors-in-Discipline scholar majoring in biology and international affairs; Mwamba Bowa is Internal Medicine : Richard G. Skalko, Ph.D. baseball, softball, sprinting, jumping, basketball, volley- a sophomore Honors-in-Discipline scholar in engi- Anatomy & Cell Biology: Priscilla Wyrick, Ph.D. ball, gymnastics, weightlifting, soccer and arts and crafts. neering technology; Shae Keane, a junior University ETSU announces Honors scholar is studying languages and social jus- Nursing: Peggy R. McConnell, M.N. tice; Morgan McFetters is a sophomore in international affairs with a political science minor; University Libraries: Jean C. Flanigan, Ed.D. Enrollment sets records winning tartan design Megan Quinn is enrolled in the doctor of public health program; and Carter Sandlin, a sophomore University Honors scholar is majoring in business management. Graduate enrollment is at an all-time high at ETSU, according to preliminary East Tennessee figures released today indicating that 2,269 graduate students are enrolled for State University Students from approximately 65 countries travel to the conference each year and are assigned to the fall 2012 semester. unveiled its research and represent member-states that are not their own, in order to promote deeper under- new tartan. The standing of other cultures. The ETSU group is representing Peru and Uganda, with each delegate ETSU’s overall enrollment topped 15,000 for the third consecutive year. Early announcement assigned to serve on committees that model the structure of the UN. census reports show that 15,404 students are enrolled this semester. That figure was made by includes students and residents from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine ETSU First Lady and the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and is an overall decrease of 128 stu- Invest Donna Noland. dents from the fall 2011 enrollment of 15,532. ETSU’s Jarvis named to THEC The winning “We are excited for the fall semester and the return of more than 15,404 stu- Adam Jarvis, a junior at ETSU, has been named to the Tennessee Higher Education design, called the dents to campus,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “Each student comes Commission (THEC). The appointment was made by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. “Sherrod design,” to ETSU to pursue goals and to achieve dreams, and we hope to engage them captured 46 per- Adam is majoring in public health with a concentration in health care man- • Students • with the campus to be successful and to persist toward graduation so that those cent of the vote. agement and policy. During his time at ETSU, he has been active with the goals and dreams can be reached.” • Scholarships • The Sherrod Student Government Association, serving in such roles as senator, chief of design, like the other two options, includes the traditional staff, and coordinator of the major concert program, and has been a new stu- • Success • old gold and navy contrasted with white and highlighted dent orientation leader. by a contemporary bright gold and lighter navy. The Mockingbird will celebrate its 40th anniversary as the school literary and arts magazine at ETSU. The Mockingbird began in 1974 by professors Noland said that production of some items, such as as a way to feature student creativity in a publication every spring and is coordinated by a partnership between the East Tennessee State University a wool scarf, blanket and tie, will now begin, with antic- Give Department of Literature and Language and the Department of Art & Design. The two departments work together to produce a magazine filled with ipation that they will be available by the holiday season talented students’ creative writing and art work. The editor for The Mockingbird’s 2013 issue is Catherine Pritchard Childress, who received a B.A. in Annual Fund • Phonathon • ONLINE at the website www.collegiatetartan.com and possibly with English from East Tennessee State University. Childress currently studies literature and creative writing as a master’s candidate. If you are considering local vendors. submitting your literary work to The Mockingbird, you can find an entry form and rules on ETSU.EDU under the art department. The submission deadline is October 15th for the spring 2013 issue. 6 CAMPUS BRIEFS CAMPUS BRIEFS 7 The ETSU College ETSU breaks ground for expansion of ETSU Bluegrass Band ETSU breaks ground for of Public Health Basler Center for Physical Activity releases new album $26.1 million student unveiled the ETSU broke ground in June for a 20,000-square-foot expansion of its Wayne G. Basler Center for Students in Bluegrass, Old-Time Physical Activity (CPA). and Country Music Studies at ETSU parking garage Distinguished worked for countless hours in the This expansion comes during the 10th anniversary year of the opening of the CPA. When the ETSU Recording Lab to complete 100,000-square-foot facility first opened in 2002, ETSU’s enrollment was 11,131. Since then, enroll- Retiree Photo what was another milestone in the ment has grown by more than 4,000 students, and the number of visits to the CPA has increased by program’s history. Gallery in April. over 8,500 in the past year. In August, the ETSU Bluegrass Band Upon completion, which is expected in the fall of 2013, the expansion project will give the CPA released its newest student album, The distinguished an extended weight and cardio room; one enclosed multi-use court for basketball, volleyball and “Testing Tradition,” in conjunction indoor soccer; two upstairs studio spaces for yoga/Pilates, martial arts and other uses; additional with ETSU PRIDE Week at the honorees include: restrooms and water fountains on the second floor; and a family/private use shower and changing Bluegrass on Broad concert on Broad Street in Kingsport. facility on the main floor. It will also allow for the conversion of the current yoga studio into an indoor cycling studio. The expansion also includes a field house with restrooms, a covered pavilion The album, produced by program director Daniel Boner and and parking for the ETSU Campus Recreation Field Complex. engineered by recording lab manager Ben Bateson, features 12 Jay L. Allen original compositions by students of the program. Thirty-one student performers in all contributed their energy and talent R. Dean Blevins* to create “masterful arrangements, tight harmonies and vir- Nancy Coffman tuosic instrumentals.” Many of the students may be heard not only with the ETSU Bluegrass Band, but also with professional Betty L. Duncan bands touring the bluegrass circuit. Calvin B. Garland Visit www.etsustore.com to purchase the new album. Betty Grice Richard N. Kinsley, Jr. Detours: Bonnie P. Marrs For the most current information regarding changes M.T. Morgan in campus parking and detoured routes, please visit v Robert D. “Bob” Patton www.etsu.edu/detours. Public events and venues will Cynthia Nave Taylor still be accessible, and there is parking available for Ground has been broken at East Tennessee State University for a new stu- dent parking garage that is scheduled to open during the fall 2013 semester. Sue Garland Barr evening and weekend events. Plan ahead and watch Troy E. Burrow The garage is being built in the parking lot adjacent to Warf-Pickel Hall across Members named to Committee for 125 for details! from the west side entrance of the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Once com- Ralph Coffman ETSU president Dr. Brian Noland has announced the names pleted, the 425,000-square-foot facility will provide 1,224 parking spaces William Gaby of the individuals who will serve on the Committee for 125, and office space for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Parking a group that will help create a vision and strategic goals for Services, and food services. Steven Gernt the university as it progresses toward its 125th anniversary in ETSU MPH student “In 1911, when East Tennessee State Normal School opened, students took 2036. Art Hougland* makes a difference a trolley car to campus,” said Iqra Ahmad, president of the ETSU Student John P. Lamb, Jr.* Academic and business leaders serving on the Committee for Government Association. “Today, 101 years later, we are breaking ground on 125 are Dr. Frank H. Anderson, Rear Admiral, DC, USNR for HEAL Appalachia a multi-level parking garage. The construction of this facility is another sign Gene F. McCoy (ret.), Johnson City; Dr. Ronald E. Carrier, president emer- of the exciting growth occurring on this campus, and we are very excited to Shirley Lewis Morgan itus, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.; Dr. Joni program watch the progress that will take place during the upcoming months.” E. Finney, practice professor, University of Pennsylvania Natasha Rutherford made the most of her BarberMcMurry architects of Knoxville designed the student parking garage, Thomas L. Perry, Jr. Graduate School of Education, Philadelphia; Thomas J. internship at Mountain States Health Alliance and construction is being done by Retenbach Constructors Inc. Garland, Board of Trustees, Tusculum College, Greeneville; Creg S. Bishop (MSHA) during her second year as a master Dorothy Grisham, owner, Dorothy Grisham Allstate Insurance Agency, Chattanooga; Mark D. Musick, of public health student in the ETSU College of Public Charles E. Clark president emeritus, Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta; Dr. Roy S. Nicks, chancellor emeritus, Health. Upward Bound program Janet Decker Tennessee Board of Regents and former ETSU president, Old Hickory; Scott Niswonger, chief execu- tive officer, Forward Air and Landair, Greeneville; Dr. Shirley Raines, president, University of Memphis, By designing and implementing new technology and Michael T. Gallagher Memphis; and Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr., president emeritus, ETSU, Jonesborough. outreach activities in the HEAL Appalachia program, gets $1 million grant Natasha helped increase the numbers of applicants in Three grants from the U.S. Department of Education totaling nearly $1 million Bruce Goodrow ETSU benefactor and founder of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program Louis Gump is chairing the the grant program and refine the grant review process. have been awarded to ETSU to continue its Upward Bound program, which Committee for 125. Albert Iglar* HEAL Appalachia is the product of the MSHA-ETSU offers tutoring, ACT preparation, and workshops on topics such as career James Lawson The committee held its first meeting in August, and through deliberations created six task forces charged Obesity Collaborative. It supports a wide range of com- counseling, career planning, test-taking and note-taking for some 200 local with identifying opportunities for excellence and priorities that ETSU might pursue during the next 25 munity-based projects to reduce childhood obesity in high school students. Jessie Moore* years. These task force groups will focus on the areas of academics, health sciences, student life, athletics, Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. “Our goal is to help students through high school and to prepare them to be extramural resources, and culture and outreach. The work of the task forces will encompass topics such Shirley J. Morrell Natasha’s changes were substantial enough that MSHA successful in college,” said Dr. Ronnie Gross, director of TRIO Programs for as student success, community engagement and outreach, access to education, existing programs as well lauded her with its “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty ETSU’s Office of Enrollment Services. “Many of the first-generation college Vincent A. Sikora* as new academic and athletic initiatives, and the role of technology. Nominations and appointments to Award.” Her efforts led to a record number of applicants students we serve are from low-income households.” these groups will include faculty, staff, students, professionals and community leaders. *Deceased overall. In addition, Rutherford transitioned the grant ETSU is one of only 15 universities in the nation to have eight or more TRIO “The process we have chosen for this visioning effort will be data driven and will include input from review process from paper to online to accommodate programs. These include Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, students, various campus and community leaders, and industry experts. I am extremely grateful to the grant reviews via virtual networking, and she imple- the McNair program, the Educational Opportunity Center and Educational members of the Committee for 125 for their willingness to serve in this leadership capacity, and I look mented webinars for training of applicants and reviewers. Talent Search. forward to the insights we will gain from the ETSU campus and the community,” Noland said. She also created a follow-up survey to facilitate further improvements. “This initiative is an opportunity to define an even greater culture of excellence at ETSU,” Gump added. 8 CAMPUS BRIEFS For more information as it develops, visit www.etsu.edu/125. CAMPUS BRIEFS 9 Powells honor retiring ETSU Martin achieves $5 million in support music professor with $2 million woman as she was so multi-talented, beau- tiful, blonde, smart, witty, extroverted, and scholarship endowment I still miss her. My support for the Mary When Dr. Thomas students have remained loyal to you and to ETSU, and B. Martin School for the Arts carries forth Jenrette retired at the end of the now some of them are telling their grandchildren Mary’s legacy that recognizes and appreci- spring semester, he left a legacy of about the great Tom Jenrette. We want to do our part to ates her unquenchable interest in the diverse thousands of ETSU alumni and make sure your legacy at ETSU will endure forever.” forms of the arts. I believe Mary would be students who have benefited from Jenrette’s retirement came after 33 years pleased with the success of the School to date for our his teaching and direction. Now, a as director of choral activities and professor of music students, faculty, and also for the tapestry of local arts-ori- new scholarship endowment established in his honor will in the ETSU Department of Music. Under his direc- ented institutions that can collaborate with the School to ensure that future music students will benefit, as well. tion, ETSU choral ensembles performed for numerous deliver an influential presence for the arts,” Jim explains. During a tribute concert to Jenrette American Choral Directors Association conventions ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland said, “For on Saturday, April 28, ETSU President Dr. Brian and Music Educators National Conferences, as well as Jim Martin’s outstanding philanthropy yesterday, today, Noland surprised the longtime director of choral two Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses national conven- When an author writes a bestselling book and tomorrow for the Mary B. Martin School of the activities by announcing a $2 million scholarship tions. They also appeared twice at the White House or a producer markets a movie that is a box office smash, Arts, I am deeply grateful on behalf of the entire ETSU endowment given by Jim and Sandy Powell, long- and have taken concert tours throughout the eastern a sequel to that successful endeavor is often in order. community. It is such a personal privilege to work with time supporters of ETSU and the Department of United States, Europe, Venezuela and the Caribbean, That same principle of success is present for the Mary Mr. Martin, be energized by his vision for the arts, and Music. This endowment will provide approximately performing at such places as the Notre Dame Cathedral B. Martin School of the Arts (MBMSOTA). Recently share in the story of Mary’s legacy. He is truly mak- $80,000 annually in scholarships beginning this fall. in Paris, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, St. Peter’s Basilica Mr. James C. Martin has added his own “sequel” to his ing such an impact at ETSU and across our region.” “The Powells’ wonderful and generous gift will at the Vatican and the Berlin Cathedral in Germany. prior generous support as he has given another $1 mil- Commenting on this fifth gift of $1 million, forever associate the name of Tom Jenrette with music at “Dr. Jenrette is a cornerstone of the university lion to continue the positive growth and momentum Dr. Richard A. Manahan, Vice President for University East Tennessee State University, allowing us to build upon and the Music Department,” Grzych said. “He has elevated for the MBMSOTA. This latest chapter in Mr. Martin’s Advancement and President/CEO of the ETSU Foundation Tom’s remarkable career as a teacher and mentor,” Noland this program with his guidance, his nurturing, and his giving brings his total support to date to $5 million stated, “Jim Martin is truly a said. “On behalf of the current and future students who will standards of excellence. His students have performed in for the MBMSOTA through the ETSU Foundation. champion for what’s so good about benefit from this endowment, and on behalf of a very grate- concerts across Europe and before the most critical audi- As Mr. Martin has continued to invest in the philanthropy at ETSU. He is such ful university, I thank Sandy and Jim for their loyalty to ences in the profession, all with the highest acclaim. What arts as a visionary philanthropist, his support has created a joy to work with for all he does ETSU and for their devotion to our Department of Music he has done for ETSU and his students is phenomenal.” impressive results with an eclectic range of arts events in the ETSU community and our and to a beloved professor who will never be forgotten.” Following the announcement, Jenrette said, and artists for the campus and beyond. Whether the region, and he continues to inspire In a letter read prior to the announcement “What a blessing Jim and Sandy Powell have been to my events are jazz fusion, film documentaries, “lost” films, us to grasp and implement his For tickets and information, by ETSU Department of Music Chair Dr. Frank Grzych, life. I love them both so much. They have made so many the ETSU Bluegrass Pride band with renowned Nashville view and vision of the arts to bet- ter our world. We are very grateful visit www.etsu.edu/cas/arts or the Powells wrote: “Our three-decade association with things possible that would have never happened other- performers, storytellers, flamenco dancers, photography, call 423-439-TKTS (8587) you (Jenrette) has been one of the highlights of our wise: all the trips to Europe, the scholarships that have lectures, musical ensembles, or the theatre, the far-rang- for all the chapters he continues lives. Through your talents, gifts, insistence on perfec- enabled many of these students to be here who would ing spectrum of events and artists serves and kindles to write for the story of his gifts tion, and never-ending hard work, you have brought have never been here. And now tonight is more than I a diversity of interests. This artistic array also encour- and Mary’s on-going story, too.” joy to thousands of people over the years. . . . You have can believe. My heart is so full, I think it’s going to burst.” ages collaborative partnerships among artists and other For more infor- brought untold numbers of students to ETSU. Those organizations on the campus and around the region. mation regarding the Mary B. Noting the success of the MBMSOTA since its Martin School of the Arts and establishment in January 2009, Anita DeAngelis, director future events, please visit www. of the MBMSOTA and Associate Dean of the College of etsu.edu/cas/arts and for tickets Arts and Sciences stated, “It is remarkable to have a donor please contact 423.439.TKTS such as Jim Martin to grasp the importance of the contri- (8587). For more information butions that artists and creative thinkers make for society.” regarding gifts to support the So how does Jim Martin feel about this sequel mission of the school, please and the success of the MBMSOTA? First, he shares his contact the Office of University tribute to his late wife, Mary. “Mary was a remarkable Advancement at 423.439.4242 or visit www.etsu.edu/advance. 10 CAMPUS BRIEFS CAMPUS BRIEFS 11 Food City Executive Named ETSU Army ROTC WGA Woman of the Year Barbara Thomas (BS ’79) is the Director of Training for graduate receives nique lumni Food City’s retail supermarket chain and was recently U A selected as 2012 Woman of the Year by Women Grocers national Pallas of America. WGA serves as an information and advi- sory arm to the National Grocers Association. The ETSU Grad received $2.5 million award Woman of the Year Award recognizes an individual Athene Award who exemplifies a true spirit of community service and Miranda Doss, a May Davey Smith (MD ’96), an associate professor leadership contributions impacting the success of her company and overall well-being of the grocery industry. graduate of ETSU and recently of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Food City operates 104 locations throughout south- commissioned U. S. Army sec- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and eastern Kentucky, southwest Virginia and northeast ond lieutenant, has been named the VA San Diego Health System is one of three recipients Tennessee and employs almost 13,000 associates. Every associate is now required to complete a series of online one of only two recipients of the of the 2012 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS research. training courses. As Director of Training, Barbara has national Pallas Athene Award. This prestigious award, announced by the National Institute overseen the creation, implementation and develop- ment of scores of comprehensive training programs Presented by the on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes throughout her career, including the company’s library Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ of Health, is intended to stimulate high-impact research of training videos, customer service training programs, management and supervision training programs, centralized training center, computer-based Association, the Pallas Athene that may lead to groundbreaking opportunities for the training system, food safety program and annual leadership conference. Award is named for the war prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in drug abusers. Barbara is also extremely dedicated to her family and active within the com- goddess of the ancient Greeks. Smith will receive $500,000 per year for the munity and local church, volunteering her time and talents to assist with a number of special events and charitable organizations, including Food City A medallion, a $500 cash next five years to support a project for HIV prevention for Race Night, United Way Celebrity Bagging, Santa Pal’s, Santa Train, Race to award and a three-year mem- drug users and other high-risk groups. His research group occur. Such a system is designed to ensure quick delivery GED and many others. bership in the organization will work to develop a system that integrates patient demo- of prevention resources that are tailored to specific groups are included in the award. graphics, geographic location, drug use and HIV strain at risk for HIV, with the goal of stopping transmission of Varner retires into writing Gary Varner (BS ’62) joined the Army ROTC Doss will in order to map patterns of new HIV infections as they the disease, particularly among illicit substance users. while he was a student and went on to serve next complete the as a pilot in Vietnam. He was awarded the Ziegler goes Prime Time Distinguished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star, Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course and Air Medals. He owned and operated a and then be assigned to the 25th Infantry Chris Ziegler (BS ’01, MA ’03) appeared on During the segment, Chris explained the Chris got involved with national parks right donut franchise and a mobile home park in CBS “Sunday Morning” in May. He works history and architecture of the fort. Fort out of college. First, he was hired to work at Georgia until 1972, when he started a career Division at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. as a U.S. Park Ranger, and he gave journal- Jefferson is located 70 miles west of Key West. the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in hospital administration in Johnson City Doss, a native of Chilhowie, Va., was ist Mo Rocca a tour of Fort Jefferson, which It is accessible by ferry, seaplane or private on the back-country trail team, and then he and later serving as Executive Director of is located on Garden Key in Florida’s Dry boat. It has been relatively unaltered since it moved on to Petersburg National Battlefield the United Way. Since his retirement in 2004, also named this year’s Outstanding Student by Tortugas. ended its military career in 1875. Its remote in Virginia as an Archeological Technician. he has written two books and taken up sto- both the Department of Military Science and the nature has ensured that Fort Jefferson and He soon decided that it was time for a sec- rytelling. His books include Let Me Tell You the surrounding marine environment has ond master’s and enrolled in the Historic a Story and The Adventures of Homer the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. seen minimal human impacts. Preservation program at the University of Worker Ant, a children’s book. He and his She is one of only a handful of students at ETSU South Carolina. While he was a student at wife, Peggy, live in Johnson City. They have Chris lived in Fort Jefferson for three years. USC, he worked for the South Carolina State two children and four grandchildren. ever to receive such recognition from two depart- Because of its isolation, there is no cell phone Historic Preservation Office and Fort Sumter service and very few modern amenities. He ments. Among her many other distinctions is National Monument. He was hired as the and his colleagues remained on location for Historian and Cultural Resources Program Chief of Police the George C. Marshall Award, presented to the 10 days at a time and then they get four days Manager at Fort Sumter, and when he grad- Mark Sirois (BFA ’78) has been named chief off in Key West. Last year, he was transferred top-ranked senior Cadet in each of the nation’s uated from USC in 2007, he was eligible of the Johnson City Police Department. He from Fort Jefferson to Key West to manage for non-competitive placement in the NPS. began his tenure at the police station in 273 Army ROTC host universities. This honor is the interpretive program of the park and He was shortly thereafter hired to work as 1991 and worked his way through the ranks. help manage an interagency visitor center given for demonstrating personal integrity, self- a Historian and Lead Interpretive Ranger at He served in the Criminal Investigation shared with NOAA, the Florida Keys Eco Dry Tortugas National Park. Division, was promoted to patrol sergeant, less service, outstanding leadership and scholastic Discovery Center. and then moved to the Administration qualities, and all-around professional excellence, Division, and he was later promoted to Stanton named Spokesperson of the Year lieutenant and earned the rank of captain as epitomized by General George C. Marshall. in 2003. He was named operations major Dr. Ryan Stanton (BS ’99, MD ’03) was named the 2012 Media has always been of great interest to Ryan, and started when Doss graduated summa cum laude in 2010, which is the position he held Spokesperson of the Year by the American College of he was a narrator for Sunday services at Munsey Memorial United when he was named police chief. During in May. She is a member of Scabbard and Blade Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He is Marshall Emergency Methodist Church. During college, he worked with WETS-FM 89.5 his time with the police department, he Services Associates’ director of Emergency Medicine at NPR for ETSU and with WJHL-TV as a production assistant. Now military honor society as well as Phi Kappa Phi has been active in neighborhood groups the University of Kentucky HealthCare’s Good Samaritan in Lexington, he actively participates as an On-Air physician for and safety initiatives. He has also written academic national honor society and Alpha Phi Hospital. He also is the vice president of the Kentucky Chapter twice monthly “ask the doc” segments and health related interviews. and administered several grants such as of the American College of Emergency Physicians and an Ryan’s most recent venture is “Everyday Medicine”, which is a series Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society. Weed and Seed and Cops in Shops. Mark assistant professor of Emergency Medicine. of short health topics available on WETS-FM and as a podcast. mesamedicalgroup.com and his wife, Kay, live in Johnson City. 12 UNIQUE ALUMNI UNIQUE ALUMNI 13 Publishing Alums Besse Cooper Donnelly expands book series celebrates 116 Significant Sigs Flight School Keith Donnelly (BS ’67) recently released the fourth book in his Donald ETSU’s Zeta Omega chapter Jodi Sluss Tekell (BS ’83) has Youngblood series. Three Deadly Drops is a murder mystery that follows of Sigma Chi Fraternity held a Donald Youngblood through an investigation into Walter Crane’s death, which reception to honor “Significant spent her career far from East Tennessee as a may be the result of something sinister. Sigs” retired Navy Rear Admiral pilot for the U.S. Army and teaching military William R. Schmidt (BS ’68) and Keith and his wife, Tessa, live in Gatlinburg, Tenn. He is currently working on United States Air Force Col. Mark personnel from all over the world how to fly. the fifth book in the Donald Youngblood series. For more information, visit A. Cooter (BS ’85) in July. www.donaldyoungbloodmysteries.com. Jodi began her involvement with The Significant Sig Award was the U.S. Army while she was a student at established in 1935 to recognize LIFE in a day fraternity members whose profes- ETSU, which led to her successful career as a Derek Sower (MA ’07) recently authored a book, Life, which details a retiring football coach’s sional achievements bring honor helicopter pilot. She was involved in ROTC life in order to show readers the reasoning behind playing and coaching sports and the and prestige to Sigma Chi. Besse Cooper (CER ’16) celebrated her far-reaching effect it can have on each team member. among many other things. She was a mem- 116th birthday on August 26th. She is the Rear Admiral Schmidt served Life is centered around one day in the life of retiring head football coach Guinness World Records title holder for during the war in Vietnam aboard ber of the Student Government Association, Christopher Saur and his family. His children finally seek answers that they the Oldest Living Person. She is one of the U.S.S. Vernon County and assumed increasing responsibility, including Alpha Delta Pi, and she was a Sigma Chi have been denied since their childhood; what happened to dad’s family? Life eight people who have lived to be 116 serving as the Naval Aide to President Ronald Reagan. He later participated in is a mix between the last day of his coaching career and a look back on his years old. Operation Desert Shield as Commander of the U.S. Maritime Intercept Unit in Little Sister. Upon graduation, she was com- childhood and early teen years. Christopher goes into details of problems with the North Arabian Sea/Gulf of Oman. Other assignments included Executive She told the Guinness World Records missioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, and she family, classmates, teammates, and how he overcomes the obstacles in the pro- Assistant and Naval Aide to the Secretary of the Navy and Commander of that her secret to longevity is “I mind my cess. Life shows how football is more than just a two-hour a day commitment, Navy Personnel Command. completed the U.S. Army Airborne Course, own business and I don’t eat junk food.” how the game affects more than just players, how lessons learned while playing Colonel Cooter is Chief of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance the Adjutant General Officer Basic Course, extend beyond the gridiron, and how a simple game is a place of sanctuary from Mrs. Cooper was born in 1896 in (ISR) Forces Division headquartered at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. daily troubles of home or those of school. Sullivan County, Tenn. She was a and the Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course. During his deployments, he led the Combined Air Operations Center ISR at teacher and worked in Tennessee until Derek is now a middle school history teacher and has been coaching for almost 11 years. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and served as a Predator instructor sensor oper- She held a variety of positions within the 1918 when she moved to Georgia. She ator and mission commander over Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. He married Luther Cooper in 1922. She Army and served in Ft. Gordon, Georgia, Ft. participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as operations Enduring and her husband had four children, Start the Press Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Rucker, Alabama, Ft. Hood, Texas, Ft. Sam and she named one of her sons, Sidney, Mark Stevens (BS ’91) has recently been named Publisher of the Elizabethton Star. Mark has for the man who was president when Houston, Texas, and in South Korea. When been working in newspapers for several years including at award-winning weekly and daily she attended East Tennessee Normal, newspapers in Tennessee and Louisiana. He graduated from ETSU in 1991 and then began she returned to the U.S., she began teaching Sidney G. Gilbreath. Quillen grads return home his career in journalism at the Johnson City Press. In 1997, he took over the management of at the U.S. Army School of Aviation, special- the Erwin Record. Under his leadership, the Record won almost 400 awards for journalistic She has 12 grandchildren and many Dr. Gaurav Bharti (BS ’02, MD ’06) has excellence. In 2011, Mark began working for Gannett Co., Inc., first as online editor and then great-grandchildren. returned to his hometown to establish his izing in night flight and emergency training. as community outreach editor, for several publications in Louisiana. medical practice in plastic surgery and serve During her time in the Army, she was pro- as a faculty member at Quillen. Mark has been honored by several organizations. The Presstime Magazine out of Washington, A Simple Life moted to Major and served as Aviation Safety D.C., named Mark one of the nation’s up-and-coming newspaper executives in its annual 20 Bharti completed an integrated residency Dale Keasling (BS ’70) Under 40 honors. He was also inducted into ETSU’s Department of Communications Hall of Fame training program at the Wake Forest Officer and then Deputy Inspector General. was featured in the in 2009. University School of Medicine’s Department Knoxville News Sentinel As a civilian flight instructor at of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where He is married to Amy Dickeson Stevens (BS ’93). They met while they were in the journalism in April because of his he conducted research and gained expertise Flight Safety/Bell Helicopter, she taught helicopter program at ETSU. She is vice president of marketing and communications with LHC Group Inc. longstanding distin- in cosmetic surgery, reconstruction, cranio- guished career. pilot training courses for the U.S. Air Force and sev- maxillofacial surgery, hand surgery and exploring Reagan’s psychology His career began at wound healing. He also managed a cosmetic eral other countries, such as the Israeli Air Force, the Arthur Anderson & surgery clinic where he practiced the latest Lawrence Nesbitt (BS ’62) recently authored a book titled What Reagan Couldn’t Tell Norwegian Air Force, the Chilean Army, and more. Co. accounting firm techniques in face, breast and body cosmetic Us. The book showcases Lawrence’s research into the psychology and mindset of Ronald in Chattanooga, and surgery. Jodi is a decorated service mem- Reagan. He attempts to explain some discussion that Reagan had unusual charac- he left to work at Valley Fidelity Bank teristics and a contradictive personality, which leaves many scholars and authors During his training at Wake Forest, Bharti ber, having received the Meritorious Service & Trust Co. in Knoxville. He served as puzzled. Lawrence’s six years researching Reagan has helped him to uncover also participated in medical mission trips to president until 1988, when he became a Medal, Army Commendation Medals, Army psychological elements that explain Reagan’s mindset and how he achieved a 70 Moldova and Bolivia. His most recent over- chairman. Valley Fidelity and Trust Co. percent approval rating when he left his presidency. seas trip focused on burn reconstruction Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Achievement was eventually sold to First Tennessee, surgery for pediatric patients in Cochabamba, a town in Bolivia. Bharti has After graduating from ETSU, Lawrence spent three decades teaching psychology so Dale served as regional president in Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed presented his research findings in multiple peer-reviewed academic publica- at Blayton College in Atlanta. While he was there, he was published several times order to help the two banks combine tions and professional conferences. Forces Reserve Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, in Psychology Today. He also served as a counselor until 2005. He is now retired operations. He left there to lead Home and enjoys traveling, writing and tennis. Federal Bank. Bharti earned his bachelor’s degree at ETSU, graduating summa cum laude. Parachutist Badge, Army Aviator Wings, Army He then completed his medical school training at Quillen, where he is now an The story details his management style. Senior Aviator Wings, Expert Marksmanship assistant professor in the ETSU Department of Surgery’s Division of Plastic Several employees he has mentored 6th in a Series and Reconstructive Surgery. Badge, and Army Service Ribbon. through the years described him as a Steven James (MA ’97) has written his sixth book in the Patrick Bowers series. genuine, focused, and down-to-earth He is accepting new patients at his office at Quillen ETSU Physicians, 325 N. She has been married to her hus- He has written over 30 books and received critical acclaim, which includes man. State of Franklin Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, two Publisher’s Weekly Awards and Christy Awards for several of his books. band, Scott, for 27 years. Scott retired as call (423) 439-7201 or visit www.bhartiplasticsurgery.com He and his wife live in East Tennessee. For more information, visit his website He and his wife, Barbara, live in Knox a pilot for American Airlines. He is also a www.stephenjames.net. County, but visit their farm in Greene Bharti and his wife, Dr. Sarah Edwards (MD ’06), live in Johnson City with County regularly. They have two chil- their two daughters, Maya and Malina. Edwards, an emergency medicine phy- retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. dren, Julie Butler and Andrew Keasling. sician, also earned her medical degree from Quillen. She is originally from They currently live in Fort Worth, Texas. They have five grandchildren. Gatlinburg. 14 UNIQUE ALUMNI UNIQUE ALUMNI 15 2012 ETSU Homecoming Events Studio229: From Dorm Room to Hollywood Joel Gerlach (BS ’10) of Lucille Clement Hall that had been removed from student Homecoming has been set for October 27th through November 4th! remembers where he came from. After rooms that were converted to sorority suites during renova- Class Reunion Years for Graduates of 1972, 1982, 1992, & 2002! working on blockbuster movies like tion, and the doors would probably not be useable again. For a complete schedule, visit www.etsu.edu/homecoming The Avengers and Thor, he now owns Since government-owned items cannot simply and operates Studio229 (studio-229. be given away or sold outright, the door had to be placed com), a freelance production company in surplus, and Joel would have to bid on the door from the that specializes in visual effects and postproduction for surplus auction site. Joel bid on the door as soon as it was short films. Studio229 was founded on ETSU’s campus. listed, but minutes before the auction ended, he was out- Joel’s story begins in Lucille Clement bid by one dollar. The story doesn’t end there. Dr. Burchett Hall. Joel and his college roommate Cobalt Cox (BS contacted the winning bidder, ETSU alum, and explained ’11) lived in Lucille Clement and joked about having a Joel’s story. The gentlemen said that he could not use the door production company one day, and it would be called after all and volunteered to bring it back to campus for Joel. Thursday, November 1, 2012 Studio229 after their residence hall room number. When Joel learned that he could have the 7:00 p.m. – College of Public Health Alumni Career Panel will be hosted by the College of Public Health Student Council. The panel will be composed Joel got a job with Luma Pictures in Los Angeles door, he caught a flight from L.A. to Chattanooga and of ETSU alumni. The panel will be held in D.P. Culp University Center Ballroom Left. For more information, contact Christian Williams at just weeks after he graduated. After gaining valuable experi- drove to Johnson City, as soon as he could, and he brought [email protected]. ence at Luma, he wanted to venture out on his own. He wanted the door back to his studio. He even had all of the people 7:30 p.m. – Mary B. Martin School of the Arts host Mr. Jack Daniels Original Silver Cornet Band. For more information, visit http://www.etsu.edu/cas/arts/ to hold true to the pledge and the dream the roommates on campus who helped him get the door sign the back. Friday, November 2, 2012 shared, so he opened Studio229. And he thought it would Joel’s work can be seen in several movies, such REUNION CLASSES! Remember to Tour campus, visit ETSU activities, meet friends at games, and bring a college-bound high school student for open house! Plan now! Call your friends today! be a unique touch to hold true to his roots and have his old as The Avengers, Thor, and the upcoming movie Oz: The Great room door from Lucille Clement room 229 in his studio. and Powerful. He was allowed to attend a showing of his most All Day – Alumni Return to the Classroom. For more information, call 423-439-4218. All Day – “Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies” at the Natural History Museum (Gray Fossil Site). For more information call 423-439-3640 He emailed Dr. Bonnie Burchett, the Director recent movie, The Avengers, with the cast and crew, which or visit http://www.etsu.edu/naturalhistorymuseum/ of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, and took place two days before the movie actually premiered. 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. – Slocumb Galleries Exhibit shared his dream story, and asked, if he could possibly Joel said, “Seeing the work that I spent hours 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. – ETSU Library Associates Annual Book Sale at Sherrod Library 7:00 p.m. – Volleyball game vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Brooks Gym purchase the door with the original metal room numbers working on was surreal. When you’re working, you only 7:00 p.m. – The Breax with Fonzworth Bently & Open Mic at the D.P. Culp University Center, Auditorium. General admission is $5. For more information, for his studio. The room doors had been refinished during see your piece of the production. It’s really great to see it visit www.etsu.edu/students/multcult a renovation phase and new plastic numbers replaced come together with all the pieces everyone else is working 7:30 p.m. – Countertenor Recital at Mathes Hall, Room 107. For more information, call 423-439-4276 the metal room numbers. Dr. Burchett shared Joel’s on and see the finished product. There is nothing like see- Saturday, November 3, 2012 email with several other staff members on campus with ing your name in the credits. I know if I ever see my name All day – “Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies” at the Natural History Museum a “wouldn’t it be nice, if we could help Joel out with this”. in the first few seconds of the credits, I will have made it.” 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Admissions Open House at D.P. Culp University Center. For more information, call 1-800-462-3878 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Residence Halls Open House David Farmer, Associate Director for Housing Joel says, “I love L.A.—there’s just so much talent. 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. – ETSU Library Associates Annual Book Sale at Sherrod Library Facilities, responded that there were four doors in the basement People are here trying to make it. There’s lots of ambition.” 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. – George L. Carter Railroad Museum at 113 Campus Center Building 10:30 a.m. – The 4th Annual College of Nursing Alumni Society Tea. “Nursing Infomatics – Blending Technology and Nursing Practices” will be held at 10:30 a.m. with the Alumni Tea to follow at 11:30 a.m. in Room 134 in Nicks Hall. For more information call 423-439-4605. Bowers is on the beat 11:30 a.m. – President’s Leadership Society Luncheon at the Millennium Centre. For more information, call 423-439-4242. Jim Bowers (BS ’80) never thought he would be training the placement of millions of dol- 12:00 p.m. – Tailgate with ETSU Athletics at MSHAC Mini Dome arson dogs, working with the NFL or placing winning lars for sweepstake game pieces 1:30 p.m. – Women’s basketball game vs. Carson-Newman, ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center (Homecoming King & Queen presentation) tickets for national contests when he graduated from for national contests for compa- 2:00 p.m. – Volleyball game vs. Stetson, Brooks Gym ETSU with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. nies like McDonald’s, Coke and 4:00 p.m. – Men’s basketball game vs. Carson-Newman, ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center Kellogg’s. When Jim graduated, he worked with the Knoxville 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. – Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Fall Reunion, Holiday Inn, Johnson City. Tickets $30 per person. For more information Ryan Police Department in narcotics, patrol, than back to Through his private investigation Desmond [email protected]. narcotics. He then worked as a Special Agent for the Tennessee Bureau business, insurance companies opened the door for him to train accelerant 7:30 p.m. – The Powell Piano Series presents Svetlana Smolina at Mathes Hall, Room 107. For more information, call 423-439-4276. of Investigation and decided to go back to school. He earned his busi- detection canines, often referred to as “arson dogs”. The dogs are used to ness degree at the University of Tennessee and began working for ADT locate trace amounts of ignitible fluids that may be present after a building 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. – Step Show at the D.P. Culp University Center, Auditorium. For more information, call 423-439-6633. Security, where he stayed for eight years. is consumed by fire. The dogs identify where evidence samples should be 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. – ETSU 2012 Homecoming Gospel Choir Alumni Social, Holiday Inn, $10.00 Admission collected and then submitted for further laboratory analysis. Jim begins He finally thought he had the experience and education necessary to start Sunday, November 4, 2012 training these remarkable dogs at eight weeks of age and usually has them his own company. In 1992, he began offering private investigation ser- certified and working by the time they are 16 months old. He travels all All Day – “Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies” at the Natural History Museum (Gray Fossil Site) vices for corporations, most of which were insurance agencies. Although over the country with the dogs, conducting investigations and lecturing he never advertised, his reputation spread and he was contacted out of 2:00 p.m. – Sigma Kappa Founder’s Day celebration, Alumni invited, Holiday Inn, Johnson City. For more information contact to the insurance industry, various organizations and animal trainers. In the blue by the National Football League to help with the Tennessee Sallie Biles [email protected]. addition, Jim is working on a pilot project training dogs to aid in the iden- Titans drug-testing program. It was also by chance that a promotional 3:00 p.m. – ETSU 2012 Gospel Choir Concert featuring ETSU Alumni, D.P. Culp Center Auditorium, Free Admission, RSVP: [email protected] or 423-439-5872 tification of diabetes in humans and other animals. To read more, visit: company contacted him. Each years he assists throughout the country in http://www.detectioncanines.com. For an array of ETSU student-focused events throughout the week, go to www.etsu.edu calendars 16 UNIQUE ALUMNI UNIQUE ALUMNI 17 ETSU Foundation The membership of the Foundation is comprised elects 2012-13 officers, of 480 individuals from throughout the region and across the nation recognizes new members who devote their time and financial resources Advancement During its annual membership meeting in May, the ETSU Foundation announced to the continuous improvement of educational the election of officers for its fiscal year beginning July 1. D. Roger Kennedy was re-elected as chair of the Foundation’s board of direc- opportunities at ETSU. Nelsons receive TBR Regents’ tors for 2012-13 and M. Thomas Krieger, retired business executive, as vice chair. Both are from Jonesborough. Leslie Parks Pope, chair of The Parks Group, The Foundation welcomed Award for philanthropy LLC, Kingsport, is immediate past chair, and J. Daniel Mahoney, Johnson City, is secretary. The Regents’ Award for Excellence in ETSU in excess of $1 34 new members Re-elected to serve in their same positions on the board were Dr. Steve Conerly, Philanthropy from the Tennessee Board of Regents million, and of the Management Services/Strategic Planning, Johnson City, treasurer; Donald R. Bells: Dr. Tony Emison was bestowed upon two individuals who have helped Legacy Circle for their Raber, president, Aldebaran Financial Inc., Kingsport, chair of the Investment Committee; Dennis T. Powell, Johnson City, chair of the Planned Giving Blountville: Patrick Wilson ETSU and their community in extraordinary ways. remembrance of the ETSU Foundation in their estate plans. Advisory Committee; and Wayne G. Basler, Kingsport, representing past chairs Gray: Steve Wilson of the board. Dr. Diane Nelson is a professor emerita The TBR Regents’ Award recognizes people Johnson City: in Biological Sciences at ETSU and a world-renowned and organizations that have clearly demonstrated generos- The following were elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors ending June 30, 2015: Louis H. Gump, Lottie F. Ryans and Dr. May Votaw, · Michael Estes · Preston McKee marine biologist, and Dr. Jack Nelson is a chemical ity of time and resources to TBR institutions, encouraged Johnson City; Rick Storey, Jonesborough; and Tom Seaton, Piney Flats. · Keith Ford · Mary Ellen Miller · Bill Francisco · Drs. Joshua & Dianna Puhr engineer who has retired after a distinguished career others, promoted higher education, and provided examples Elected to serve a second three-year term on the board of directors ending June · Dr. John Franko · Kelly O. Seivers with Eastman Chemical Co. The Nelsons have been of ethical leadership, civic responsibility and integrity. 30, 2015, were: Theresa K. Lee and Melissa Steagall-Jones, Johnson City; Dr. · Gerald Hallenbeck · Grant Summers Stephen Kimbrough and James W. Reel, Jonesborough; and James Brinkley, · Harold K. Johnson · Dr. Nathaniel Robb Whaley long-time supporters of ETSU, with gifts benefiting Previous ETSU award recipients include Orange Park, Fla. · Jeff Jones & Justin Wilcox academic and athletic scholarships, the Carroll Reece James B. Brinkley and the late Nellie Leonard Brinkley Five members who are rotating off the board of directors after two consec- · Steve M. Lawrence Museum, Sherrod Library, Honors College, Johnson (2011), the late Tim P. Jones and Valda Hicks Jones (2010), utive three-year terms were recognized for their service: Guy B. Wilson Jr., Jonesborough: Johnson City; Robert T. Summers and Gerald D. Thomas, Jonesborough; Betty City Downtown Clinic, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, C.M. “Bill” Gatton (2009), General Shale Brick and Richard DeVinney, Kingsport; and Raymond R. Thomas, Atlanta. · Judith Camak · Dr. Thomas L. Raymond · Dr. Joe Florence · Robert David Robinson WETS-FM and the ETSU and General Shale Brick Green (2009), Mountain States Health Alliance (2007), · Dr. Lou Modica · Louise Skalko Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site. Scott Niswonger (2006), and Wayne G. Basler (2005). · Joseph J. & Sally Morgan · Drs. Chad & Cindy Thomas The Nelsons are members of the Distinguished Kingsport: Patricia Lynn Hensley President’s Trust Platinum Society for lifetime support of Knoxville: Judy Morrell Flynn Mount Juliet: Dr. Roy D. “Ike” Ikenberry Harvard-trained medical geneticist joins Quillen Rogersville: Mrs. Tyler Clinch The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine has appointed North Charleston, S.C.: Amanda Artrip-Pottorf Dr. Apostolos Psychogios, a board-certified medical/clinical geneticist, to the faculty as holder of the Lee Anne Brown Chair of Excellence. D. Roger M. Thomas J. Daniel Steve Conerly Kennedy Krieger Mahoney Treasurer In addition, 22 individuals renewed their member- Psychogios serves as an associate professor and director of medical genetics at Quillen, where he will benefit patients Chairman of the Board Vice Chairman Secretary across the region through his expertise at identifying and counseling for a wide spectrum of diseases with a genetic of the Board ship in the Foundation through June 30, 2020 basis. He trained at Harvard Medical School and Columbia University in his sub-specialty and is a diplomat of the Blountville: John J. Litzinger American Board of Medical Genetics and Clinical Genetics. Bristol: Dr. R. Michael Browder Psychogios earned his medical degree at the University of Athens, Greece, where he also completed a medical resi- dency and fellowship in cardiology. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Northeastern Ohio College of Gray: Rolland and Sharon Boles Medicine then completed a residency in medical/clinical genetics at Columbia University Medical Center and clinical Greeneville: Chuck Whitfield molecular genetics training at Harvard. Johnson City: Dr. Thomas Schmickl named Basler · Charles E. Allen Jr. · John Molley · Lori Cogan · Ann Mooneyhan Chairholder at ETSU · Dr. Steve Conerly · Lottie Fields Ryans · Ruth Ellis DiGregorio · Dr. James M. Wilson Dr. Thomas Schmickl is the new holder of the Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration Leslie Parks Wayne G. Donald R. Dennis T. of the Arts, Rhetoric and Science at ETSU. Pope Basler Raber Powell Jonesborough: Tobie Bledsoe & Homer G’Fellers Immediate Past Past Chairman Investment Committee Planned Giving Chairman Committee Chairman Schmickl, a renowned researcher in the fields of biological modeling, animal physiology, ethology and Chairman Kingsport: Fielding Rolston & Gorman Waddell ecology, will spend the fall 2012 semester on the ETSU campus teaching, conducting research, and Knoxville: David Farmer delivering a series of public lectures. Rogersville: The Honorable Bill Jenkins Schmickl has earned international recognition for his work on swarm intelligence, which looks at how groups of insects, such as ants or wasps, interact without the presence of a leader and how they are able Sevierville: Dr. Jack Allan Parton to perform complex tasks. Engage Harrisonburg, Va.: Ron and Edith Carrier Schmickl received a master of biology degree in zoology and biochemistry from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and a doctorate in zoology at the University of Graz, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. Volunteer • Organize • Lead 18 ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT 19 ETSU Foundation shows steady progress in uncertain economy While the national and international econo- ETSU remains a leader in private giving mies have remained challenging, the ETSU Foundation among colleges and universities in the Tennessee Board demonstrated steady progress over the past year, of Regents (TBR) system, Manahan reported. “The TBR’s Foundation members learned during the organization’s goal for private giving among four-year colleges and annual business meeting in May at The Millennium Centre. universities is 5 percent of an institution’s budgeted educa- In remarks by Dr. Richard A. Manahan, tional and general expenditures (E&G),” he said. “ETSU’s ETSU vice president for University Advancement and five-year average for private giving compared to E&G Foundation CEO/president, the membership heard that is 10.4 percent, compared to the four-year colleges’ and the Foundation’s fund balance is over $99.2 million. universities’ average of 8.1 percent.” The TBR is the Private giving this year exceeded 13.4 mil- sixth largest system of higher education in the nation. lion when year-end actual reports were compiled in “We are very thankful for the confidence August, up from $9.8 million last year, Manahan said. our donors place in ETSU to provide the excellent aca- He told the membership that through March, demic programs our students need to achieve success the market value of the Foundation’s and university’s in today’s marketplace and their generous sipport of endowments, including the Chairs of Excellence, moved our students and the university through their finan- from $89.5 million to $98.3 million, for a total increase of cial gifts,” said Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU President. $8.8 million, or 9.8 percent, for the current fiscal year com- Foundation dollars continue to expand pared to FY 2010-11. Presently, there are 475 endowments scholarship, teaching, research and service opportuni- in the ETSU Foundation that support scholarships and ties. Manahan noted that over $1.8 million in scholarships educational enhancements for students, faculty and staff. were awarded to more than 900 students in 2011-12. The “Our donors have made it possible for the Foundation has provided more than $8.4 million in ETSU Foundation to confidently stay the course and scholarships to over 3,800 students in the past five years. provide scholarship opportunities and educational Dr. Steve Conerly, treasurer of the Foundation, enhancements for our students, faculty, and staff,” said reported that for the 25th consecutive year the Foundation D. Roger Kennedy, chair of the ETSU Foundation. achieved an “unqualified” audit report without any find- The National Association of College and ings or recommendations. Manahan said the audit University Business Officers (NACUBO) endowment study, report “is a demonstration of the integrity and dedication which ranks ETSU 410 out of 839 participating institu- of the board of directors and ETSU personnel in man- tions, based on endowment value, reported the ETSU aging the private funds entrusted to the Foundation.” Foundation’s investment rate of return at 18.8 percent. “This Roger Kennedy, chair of the Foundation, is an indication of the Foundation’s successful conservative expressed appreciation for the work done by investment and sound management policies,” Manahan said. the Foundation membership in 2011-12. He pointed out that the Foundation’s “Although the economic situation is still chal- endowment reserve policy is 20 percent of the endow- lenging and encompasses uncertainties, we are indeed very ment principal, a rule that was established to assure grateful to each alumnus, alumna, and friend who con- continuous funding for future distribution. He tinues to steadfastly support the university and the ETSU said the Foundation is currently at 11.5 per- Foundation during these times when each gift is critical to cent, which will allow the current payout rate advance the mission of ETSU,” Manahan said. of 4 percent to continue for 2012-13. Rocker or chair with logo—$310.00

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Fall Sports Update Through Stat Broadcast’s live stats, ETSU fans will be able to follow the Volleyball Date Opponent/Event Location Time/Result Date Opponent/Event Location Time/Result Bucs on their computers, tablets, or mobile devices. To access live stats on Sat, Nov 3 Carson-Newman ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. The ETSU volleyball team got off Sat, Nov 3 Carson-Newman Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. the computer, fans can visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the live stats link Sat, Nov 10 @ Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. 2:00 p.m. to its best start since the 2001 Mon, Nov 5 Young Harris Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. located in the schedule box on the homepage. In order to access live stats season after winning eight of its Sat, Nov 17 Tennessee Tech ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. on your mobile devices or tablet, visit the ETSUBucs.com mobile site or Sat, Nov 10 @ High Point High Point, N.C. 2:00 p.m. first 10 matches and currently Tue, Nov 20 @ Charleston Southern Charleston, S.C. 7:30 p.m. www.BucsStats.com. sits 9-5 heading into Atlantic Sun Sat, Nov 17 @ Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. Fri, Nov 23 @ Georgia Athens, Ga. TBA Conference play on Sept. 18 at Fans came make the mobile site an application on their Apple device by Fri, Nov 30 Memphis Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. Thu, Nov 29 Milligan College ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. visiting BucsStats.com and adding the site to their home screen. To do Mercer. The Bucs have been fueled Wed, Dec 5 @ James Madison Harrisonburg, Va. 7:00 p.m. by the strong play of junior out- Sun, Dec 2 @ Morehead State Morehead, Ky. 2:00 p.m. this, type in www.BucsStats.com in the Internet browser and click the side hitter and A-Sun Preseason Thu, Dec 13 @ LSU Baton Rouge, La. 7:00 p.m. Sat, Dec 8 @ North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. 7:30 p.m. arrow icon on the bottom of the screen once the page appears. From Fri, Dec 14 @ Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. 8:00 p.m. there, click the “Add to Home Screen” button, and the BucsStats icon will Player of the Year selection Megan Tue, Dec 18 Appalachian State Johnson City, Tenn. 4:45 p.m. Devine, while sophomore middle Tue, Dec 18 Charleston Southern ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. be created on the home screen of your selected Apple device. Thu, Dec 20 @ Iowa State Ames, Iowa TBA blocker Meredith Hardy has pro- • Diamond Head Classic • Dec. 21–26 • Hawaii • ETSU Athletics will offer live stats for every men’s and women’s soccer, vided a spark for the Blue and Gold Fri, Dec 28 @ North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. 2:00 p.m. Sat, Dec 22 vs Arizona Honolulu 10:30 p.m. volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and baseball home at the net. Devine and senior setter Kayla Williams both Wed, Jan 2 @ USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 5:00 p.m. Sun, Dec 23 vs Miami/Hawaii Honolulu TBA game. Live stats for road games will be provided for selected men’s and reached special milestones earlier this month as Devine Tue, Dec 25 vs TBD Honolulu Honolulu TBA women’s soccer matches, softball games, and every baseball series. recorded her 1,000th career kill in the 3-1 win over Sat, Jan 5 @ Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. 4:00 p.m. Wed, Jan 2 VCU ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. Marshall, while Williams generated her 1,000th assist of Mon, Jan 7 @ Northern Kentucky Highland Heights, Ky. 5:00 p.m. Sat, Jan 5 @ Lipscomb Nashville 7:30 p.m. her career versus Lamar. Sat, Jan 12 FGCU Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. Mon, Jan 7 @ Northern Kentucky Highland Heights, Ky. 7:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer Mon, Jan 14 Stetson Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. Thu, Jan 10 Stetson ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. Join the Young Alumni Program After dropping the season opener to Appalachian State, Sat, Jan 19 @ Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. 5:30 p.m. Sat, Jan 12 FGCU ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. the ETSU men’s soccer team has reeled off four consec- Mon, Jan 21 @ Mercer Macon, Ga. 2:00 p.m. Thu, Jan 17 @ Mercer Macon, Ga. 7:00 p.m. utive victories to find itself at 4-2-0. David Geno has led The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office, in coordination with BASA (The Buccaneer Sat, Jan 26 North Florida Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. Sat, Jan 19 @ Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. 2:30 p.m. the Bucs through the opening portion of the schedule, Thu, Jan 24 Jacksonville ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. Athletic Scholarship Association) is proud to announce the creation of ETSU’s having scored three goals and earning both A-Sun and Mon, Jan 28 Jacksonville Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. new Young Alumni Program. If you have graduated from ETSU within the last Sat, Jan 26 North Florida ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. TSWA player of the week honors following the Bucs’ 3-0 Sat, Feb 2 Lipscomb Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. three years then you are eligible! win over then-No. 17 UAB. ETSU’s next three games on Mon, Jan 28 @ USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 7:30 p.m. the road include meetings with Kentucky, Winthrop and Mon, Feb 4 Northern Kentucky Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. Thu, Jan 31 Northern Kentucky ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. BASA Young Alumni Members enjoy full Buccaneer-Level ($100) benefits such as: Furman before heading home to start A-Sun play against Sat, Feb 9 @ Stetson DeLand, Fla. 1:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 2 Lipscomb ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. Mercer (Sept. 30). Mon, Feb 11 @ FGCU Ft. Meyers, Fla. 7:05 p.m. Thu, Feb 7 @ Florida Gulf Coast Ft. Myers, Fla. 7:00 p.m. • Priority for event Tickets* • Invitations to special Young Alumni social events Women’s Soccer Sat, Feb 16 Mercer Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. Sat, Feb 9 @ Stetson DeLand, Fla. 3:15 p.m. Thu, Feb 14 Kennesaw State ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. • ETSU Athletics E-Newsletter Mon, Feb 18 Kennesaw State Johnson City, Tenn. 7:00 p.m. The Lady Bucs (6-1-0) began the season by tying the Sat, Feb 16 Mercer ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 4:00 p.m. • Auto Sticker 2003 squad for their best seven-game start in pro- Sat, Feb 23 @ Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 1:00 p.m. • License Plate gram history. Ramey Kerns (Kings Mountain, N.C.) is Thu, Feb 21 @ North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. • Lapel Pin Mon, Feb 25 @ North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. on a tear to start the year, already having scored nine Sat, Feb 23 @ Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 3:15 p.m. • BASA Priority Points *when available goals to lead both the team and Atlantic Sun Conference. Sat, Mar 2 USC Upstate Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 p.m. Fri, Mar 1 USC Upstate ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center 7:00 p.m. • Tax Deduction Kerns is also tied for third in the country in both goals Wed, Mar 6 vs A-Sun Tournament Macon, Ga. TBA Wed, Mar 6 vs A-Sun Tournament Macon, Ga. TBA and points, and tied for second in goals per game and Find out more information on the BASA Young Alumni Program on points per game. This past week, she was named both the BASA webpage, on Facebook at “ETSU Athletics”, or by calling Atlantic Sun and Tennessee Sports Writers Association either the BASA Office at 423-439-8398 or the ETSU Athletics Player of the Week. Freshman Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Ticket Office at 423-439-3878. Austria) has helped create a lot of those goals, leading Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Dec. 21 – 26, 2012 ASun.TV now provided the team, the conference and the nation in assists and assists per game. A Variety of Packages and Inclusions are available such as: as a Free Service • Fresh flower lei greeting Athletics Launches Digital Info Guide Cross Country • Roundtrip airport transfers The Atlantic Sun Conference’s online video distribution service, ASun.TV, has The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched a new moved from a subscription model to a free one effective fall 2012. ETSU men’s and women’s cross country opened the • Daily resort fee waived (amenities not included) method of showcasing the university and Athletic Department via 2012 campaign at the Covered Bridge Open hosted • 5 nights at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani – City View (12/21 – 12/26/12) OR other hotels The decision to make the more than 600 regular season and A-Sun a Digital Information Guide, which was placed on ETSUBucs.com. • Roundtrip game transfers - Hotel/Stan Sheriff Center - 3 days (12/22, 12/23 and 12/25/12) by Appalachian State on Aug. 31. Both teams ran very Championship events available at no charge was made in July by administrators The Guide, powered by Summit Athletic Media, contains 24 pages • Game day tickets for all sessions - 3 days (12/22, 12/23 and 12/25/12) well for the first meet of the season. Junior Chelsea at the annual A-Sun Spring Meetings. Previously, only A-Sun Championship and covers topics ranging from Athletic Success and Campus Life • Air-inclusive packages, Land Only and trip extensions also available Clark(Fairmont, W. Va.) and freshmen Kaitlyn Hirko (Oley, events were available at no charge. to the Tri-Cities Region and Academic Support. This piece includes Pa.) led the way for the women while sophomores Fan Travel Packages now available! Viewers will still be required to set up and utilize login information to view full color photos and videos on each page, and also provides links Filip Jalovy (Modrice, Czech Republic)and Adam Chase Call Pleasant Holidays at 1-800-877-5223. Ask for David Tingzon, Group Sales Agent or visit the events, and current subscribers will also be receiving information with to respective websites throughout the guide. (Kingsport, Tenn.) paced the men. Earlier last month, www.pleasantholidays.com/classic directions on how to create and activate new logins. Jalovy was voted Fan’s Choice Preseason Runner of the The Digital Information Guide will be displayed on the ETSUBucs. Year after coming off a first-team All-Atlantic Sun and Rates quoted are land only, per person, based on double occupancy. 5-night minimum stay required Each of the 10 A-Sun member institutions develop a schedule of home events com homepage, while also on the media guide pages for the spe- Freshman of the Year performances a year ago. for the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic and the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl & Hawaiian Airlines to broadcast, with ASun.TV broadcasts featuring action from more than half cific sport teams. Diamond Head Classic Combo; 3-night minimum stay required for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. Certain of the conference’s 19 sponsored sports. restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions. (Pleasant Holidays acts only as an agent for 22 ATHLETICS the various travel providers. ATHLETICS 23 Alumni Events Golden Fifties Reunion ★ Spring 2012

★ Spring 2012 Class Ring Recipients ★ Golden Fifties group ★ Spring 2012

ROTC students presents class ring for Friends pose together at the Summer 2012 Two Golden Fifties members prepare to lead ★ THE SPRING 2012 RING CEREMONY ★ ★ QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE REUNION ★ the Class of 2012 for commencement, Spring 2012

★An ETSU evening with Dr. Noland in Abingdon★ ★An ETSU evening with Dr. Noland in Washington, D.C.★ ★An ETSU evening with Dr. Noland in Greeneville★

ETSU Sigma Chi alums play golf Past Golden Fifties members pose together ★ at Maggie Valley Golf Resort in North Carolina ★ ★ at the 2012 Alumni Spring Weekend ★

Newest Members of the Golden Fifties Club Pi Kappa Alpha reunion ★ Spring 2012 THE CLASS OF 1962 ★Spring 2012 24 ALUMNI EVENTS ALUMNI EVENTS 25 Amber Oaks (BBA ’11) has been hired Lee Ann McClure (BSED ’09) and Jody Keely Goodwin (BBA ’06) was listed Pope Blessed at Mullican Flooring as the company’s new Fox (BBA ’10) were married January 5, 2012. in the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th with Promotion position of marketing and claims coordinator. A reception honoring the couple was held on Annual “40 under 40” piece. Keely is the the 21st of January at Hunter First Baptist sales representative of Eastman Chemical Alice Pope (MBA ’07) Emily Robbins (BS ’11) is a family self- has been promoted Church. Company. sufficiency coordinator for AmeriCorps VISTA/ to chief financial Yakima Housing. She is currently residing in Travis Russell (BS ’09) and Kirby Lee were Raven Moody (BBA ’06, MACC ’08) has officer of Wellmont Class Notes Yakima, Washington. married on Jan. 1, 2011, at Cooley Farm been named associate director of budget Health System. She Vamsi Gaddipati (MD ’12) is now doing his James Oaks (MD ’12) is doing his residency Brett Sorah (MS ’12) is in the U.S. Navy in Georgia. The couple resides in Knoxville. and financial planning. Raven will assist in has most recently Ashley Saylor (BSN ’11) married Joshua 2000s residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati, at ETSU and is specializing in internal medicine. and was matched to do his residency at the Travis is currently working on his doctorate developing the various ETSU budgets. Smith on June 30, 2012, at Maple Lane served as senior vice Blair Abelson (MD ’12) is now doing her Ohio, and specializing in internal medicine. Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. at UT in chemical engineering. president of finance, Mariah Pate (MD ’12) is now doing her Farm in Johnson City. Ashley is now working R. Benjamin Rowe (BS ’06) has recently residency at the University of Florida College He specializes in surgery. Thomas Gill (MD ’12) is now doing his residency at Georgia Health Sciences University as an RN for Indian Path Medical Center. Jennifer Leigh White (BS ’09) began been hired by the Sullivan County District managed care and of Medicine-Shands Hospital and specializing residency at Marshall University SOM-WV and and is specializing in otolaryngology. Joel Torres (MD ’12) is now doing a residency law school at the Charleston School of Law Attorney’s office as the Second Judicial District revenue cycle. A in internal medicine. Lenora Woods (BS ’11) and J. Anthony certified public accountant, she has been is specializing in orthopedic surgery. at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in in Charleston, S.C., in August. DUI prosecutor. He will also be serving on Reema Patel (MD ’12) is now doing her Penny (BS ’09) were married on May 7, entrusted with increasing responsibilities Katherine Barger (MD ’12) is now doing North Carolina and is specializing in neurology. the district’s Fatal Incident Response Team. David Harris (MD ’12) is now doing his residency at the University of Kentucky Medical 2011, at First Broad Street United Methodist Lindsay Bowman (BSED ’08) and Joseph during her 12-year career with Wellmont. her residency at the University of Tennessee residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and specializing in internal medicine. Nickolas Walker (MD ’12) is now doing a Church in Kingsport. Lenora works as a health Habedank were married in 2010 at Valley Dr. Christopher Bruner (B.S. ’05) In her service as senior vice president, College of Medicine-Memphis and specializing Center and is specializing in surgery-preliminary residency at the University of Illinois College fitness intern at Eastman Chemical Company Forge Freewill Baptist Church. Lindsay is graduated from the West Virginia School in pediatrics. Jeremy Pickell (MD ’12) is now at the Alice has been instrumental in enhancing and ophthalmology. of Medicine in Chicago and is specializing in and Anthony is pursuing a doctorate degree currently working for Metro Nashville Schools. of Osteopathic Medicine with the Degree Carolinas Medical Center in NC and specializing corporate treasury operations and in Michael Beckwith (MD ’12) is now doing his emergency medicine. in physical therapy at ETSU. of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine on May realizing significant improvements in Stephanie Hart (MD ’12) is now at ETSU in pediatrics. Michael Estes (BBA ’08, MBA ’10) was residency at the University Hospital in Cincinnati, 29, 2010. He plans to enter the emergency doing her residency and is specializing in Andrew Warren (MD ’12) is now doing a Hillary Davis (BSED ’10) was married to listed in the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th the system’s revenue cycle functions, Ohio, and specializing in general surgery. Dustin Price (MD ’12) is at Greenville medicine program at Ohio Valley Medical including managed care contracting and general surgery. residency program at ETSU and is specializing Matthew Lambert on May 27, 2011, at The Annual “40 under 40” piece. Michael is an Hospital Sys/University of South Carolina Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. Bradley Beeler (MD ’12) is now doing his in medicine-preliminary. Charles Hotel in Johnson City. employee of BB&T. system case management. Sarah Hensley (MD ’12) is now at the doing his residency and is specializing in residency at the University of Florida College Erin Fogleman (BA ’05) and Nathaniel University Hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio, for her orthopedic surgery. Casey Watkins (MD ’12) was matched to her Amber Hampton (BA ’10) and Travis Mandy Haggard (BS ’08) married George of Medicine-Shands Hospital and specializing Bays (BBA ’04) were married in 2010 at Salem An ETSU family day at residency and specializing in anesthesiology. preliminary year residency at Carolinas Medical Hall (BS ’11) were married on August 4, Hoskins on August 18, 2012, in Knoxville, in internal medicine. Belinda Reardon (MD ’12) is now doing United Methodist Church of Blountville. Erin is Center in North Carolina and her advanced 2012. Amber is pursuing a master’s degree Tennessee. She was a member of the Alpha the beach Timothy Hensley (MD ’12) is now doing her residency at ETSU and specializing in working at the U.S. House of Representatives. Jonathan Boy (MD ’12) is in the U.S. Army residency in dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist in public health. Travis is pursuing a master’s Delta Pi Sorority on campus and worked his residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital obstetrics-gynecology. Nathaniel is employed at the Health Management and was matched to do his transitional residency Medical Center in North Carolina. degree in computer science and is currently for Victory Wheels and NASCAR Children’s Family photo with MC-OH and specializing in pediatrics. Academy. The couple is residing in Arlington, at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San David Reece (MD ’12) will be completing his employed at ETSU. Charities. She is now employed by Tennova ETSU shirts at Hilton Timothy Weatherall (MD ’12) is now at the Virginia. Head Island, June 29, Antonio and the Military Medical Consortium James Hickerson (BS ’08, MD’ 12) is preliminary residency and advanced residency Health Systems. University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Amy Elizabeth Holbrook (MAT ’10) 2012. Austin, Curtis in Houston, Texas. now doing his residency at the University of in radiology at the University of Florida College Kathy Hall (MAT ’05), an elected Johnson Memphis and is specializing in general surgery. married Stephen Edward Turk on April 28, Ashley Mills (BSN ’08, MSN ’09) and Travis (ETSU ’96 MBA), Kentucky Medical Center and specializing in of Medicine-Shands Hospital. City School Board member, was chosen Jeremy Bradley (MD ’12) is now doing his 2012, at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Patton (MA ’09) were married on June 9, Meredith, Jana (ETSU ’85 BBA, ’86 MBA), emergency medicine. Erin Winkler (MD ’12) is now doing her as one of the recipients for the Tennessee residency at ETSU and specializing in pediatrics. Justin Reno (MD ’12) is at John Peter Church. Following a reception at the Johnson 2012, at First Baptist Church in Blountville. and Bradley Fullbright. residency at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Parent-Teacher Association awards. Kevin Jenkins (MD ’12) is now doing his Smith Hospital in Texas doing his residency City Country Club, the couple took a wedding Ashley was a member of the ETSU cheering Lesley Bundon (MD ’12) is now doing Center in North Carolina and is specializing residency at Vanderbilt University Medical and is specializing in family medicine. trip to St. Lucia, Virgin Islands. squad and the Kappa Delta Sorority. Travis Jennifer M. Lockner (BS ’05) married her residency at Greenville Hospital Sys/ in obstetrics-gynecology. Center in TN and is specializing in pathology. was a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Wayne K. Shorter, II (BS ’96) in Kingsport, Fulks Joins Baker University of South Carolina and specializing Shawn Robertson (MD ’12) is doing his Kandice McPherson (BSED ’10) married Heather Wright (MD ’12) is now at the ETSU sports. Tennessee, on June 25, 2011. The couple in obstetrics-gynecology. Maleka Khambaty (MD ’12) is now residency at Orlando Health in Florida and is Scott Lamb on July 21, 2012, in Rogersville, Donelson University of North Carolina Hospital and is spent 9 days on their honeymoon in Key West doing her residency at the University of Texas specializing in emergency medicine. TN. Kandice is now working for the Hawkins Jennifer Boggs (MSN ’07) was listed Isaac Cline (MD ’12) is now doing his specializing in pediatrics. and Fort Lauderdale immediately following their Mark Fulks (BS ’91) has recently Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She County Schools System. in the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th residency at the University of Virginia and is Jason Ross (MD ’12) is now at UMDNJ-New wedding. The couple resides in Kennesaw, joined as an associate and is specializing in internal medicine. Angela Yates (MD ’12) is now at the Annual “40 under 40” piece. Jennifer is a specializing in internal medicine. Jersey Medical-Newark and is specializing in Holly Renee Pearson (DPT ’10) married Georgia. member of Baker, Donelson, University of Tennessee Graduate School of psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner Rahul Lauhan (MD ’12) is now at ETSU internal medicine. Jonathan Baker (DPT ’11) at First Christian Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, Jessica Crowe (MD ’12) is now doing her Medicine in Knoxville and is specializing in at Frontier Health. Ashley Elizabeth Tetrick (BBA ’05) doing his residency and specializing psychiatry. Church of Elizabethton on April 21, 2012. PC’s Johnson City office. He residency at Greenville Hospital Sys/University Elli Saraceno (MD ’12) is now at ETSU obstetrics-gynecology. and Keith John Mijeski (BS ’94, MPH Justin Ciralsky (BA ’07, MA ’09) and focuses his practice on general of South Carolina and specializing in pediatrics. James Leinhart (MD ’12) is now doing his doing her residency in internal medicine. Rebecca Snyder (MS ’10) married Jason ’01) were married on September 10, 2012. Gregory Barnett (BS ’11) recently joined Brittany Ciralsky welcomed their new son business litigation as well residency at the University of New Mexico School Embler in 2010 at Second United Methodist Following the ceremony a reception was held James Deering (MD ’12) is now doing Erik Schneibel (MD ’12) is now doing his Enhanced Systems Consulting, which is a Cooper Davis at 7.85 pounds. as state and federal appeals. He is an of Medicine and specializing in emergency Church in Knoxville. Rebecca is employed at the Johnson City Country Club. After a his residency at the University of Virginia and residency at the University of Louisville School software development team in Johnson medicine. as a speech language pathologist. Rory Mohon (BA ’07) is currently working honeymoon in Oahu and Maui, Hawaii, the experienced litigator and appellate lawyer, specializing in anesthesiology. of Medicine in Kentucky and specializing in City. He is well versed in various computer for McGrath Power Public Relations and couple is residing in Johnson City. having argued more than 40 cases before Vivak Master (MD ’12) is now at the University internal medicine. software languages and plans the development Emily Copp (BS ’09, BBA ’11) and Cory the Tennessee Supreme Court and more Paige Dudley (MD ’12) is in the U.S. Navy Communications firm in San Jose. Rory is of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky of interactive websites. Pearson (BBA ’10) were married on June 2, Dr. Yu Tian (MACC ‘05) recently accepted a than 300 cases before the Tennessee Court and was matched to do her residency at the Robert Scott (MD ’12) is now at Dartmouth- a senior account executive. doing his residency and is specializing in 2012, in an outdoor ceremony held at the position as an assistant professor in accounting of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Court of Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital in Lejeune, North Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire Martina Bush (BBA ’11) and Timothy internal medicine. home of Emily’s parents. Emily is working for Vonda Wagner (MA ’07) was listed in the at the University of Central Florida. She recently Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Carolina. She is specializing in family medicine. doing his residency in psychiatry. Vanthournout (BBA ’09) were married on Packaging Services, Inc., in Greeneville and Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th Annual “40 completed her Ph.D. in business administration Jon Mather (MD ’12) is now doing his June 9, 2012. Martina is employed by Blue the Sixth Circuit. Amy Duncan (MD ’12) is now doing her James Shea (MD’12) is doing a residency Cory is employed by Snyder Signs. under 40” piece. Vonda is a counselor at at the University of South Carolina. preliminary residency at the University of Ridge Medical Management Corp. Timothy residency at ETSU and specializing in general program at the Medical University of South Frontier Health. Maryland-Mercy Medical Center. He will is employed by Elizabethton High School as Evan Crawford (BS ’09) married Ashley Rex Barber (BS ’04, MA ’12), assistant surgery. Carolina and specializing in pediatrics. Elvis has left the building do his advanced residency in radiology at a math teacher and coach. Sluder of Elizabethton. Evan and Ashley were Aaron Fielden (BBA ’06) recently graduated news editor/online of the Johnson City Press, Megan Edwards (MD ’12) is now at Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. Adam Sipe (MD ’12) has been assigned married on July 28, 2012, at Rose Hill Wedding from Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk has been named to the 2012 list of Editor Thomas Richard Roache (BS Dianna Dishner (BS ’11) was married Baystate Medical Center in MA and specializing to complete his preliminary year residency at Chapel in Johnson City. Evan is currently College of Osteopathic Medicine and will & Publisher’s annual 25 Under 35 list. He Lindsey Matthews (MD ’12) is now with on June 2, 2012, to Spencer Stocton in an ’66) retired from federal service in medicine-pediatrics. Carolinas Medical Center in North Carolina. He working for Business Information Systems. begin a transitional year internship stationed joined the Press in 2004, and was promoted the University of North Carolina Hospital doing outdoor ceremony at Agota Springs in Kingsport. as the Deputy Director of Field will be completing his advanced residency in at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. to assistant news editor/online in early 2012. Heather Farley (MD’ 12) is now at Oregon her residency and is specializing in pathology. Caleb Hoyle (BS ’09) and Amanda Widener Operations on January 31, 2011, radiology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri. Audra Jaclyn Fritz (MA ’11) married He was also recently promoted to Captain with 23 years of accumulated Health and Science University and specializing were married on October 22, 2011, at Our Heather Carpenter (BS ’04, MS ’09) Jeff Moore (MD ’12) is in the U.S. Navy Dustin Light of Kingsport on May 12, 2012, in the United States Army. service. Prior employment in general surgery. Andrew Smith (MD ’12) is now doing a Saviour Lutheran Church in Johnson City. received her master’s degree in communicative and was matched to do his residency at the at Mafair United Methodist Church. Following residency program at Self Regional Healthcare Brian Gray (BS ’06) married Brittany Metcalf disorders/speech-language pathology from included Tennessee Valley Kesha Fifer (MD ’12) is now doing her Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. a wedding trip to Orlando the couple now Lauren Laethem (MS ’09) and Brian Authority in Chattanooga, of South Carolina. He is specializing in family on August 4, 2012. Brian is now working ETSU at the December 2009 commencement. residency at Virginia Commonwealth University He is specializing in internal medicine. resides in Kingsport. Broyles (BGS ’11) were married on January Tennessee; Eastman Kodak and medicine. for the Johnson City Power Board. He is a Health System and specializing in pediatrics. 15, 2011, in Chicago, Ill. Lauren is working at Maranda Demuth (BBA ’03) was listed the Mason & Dixon Lines, Inc. in Kingsport, Amber Mullins (MD ’12) is now doing Pamela C. Gray (MSW ’11) recently took member of New Victory Baptist Church in Brian Smith (MD ’12) is now at Northern UT’s speech-language pathology department. in the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th Tennessee. Pictured here as USDA’s 2009 her residency at ETSU and is specializing in the position of forensic social worker with the Jonesborough. NM Family Medical and specializing in family Brian is working at Backyard Book Fair. Annual “40 under 40” piece. Maranda is obstetrics-gynecology. State of Tennessee Board of Probation/Parole. National Compliance Conference Chairman medicine. in Memphis, Tenn.

26 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES 27 the communications representative for Eastman Stephen Lacy (BA ’00) and Amy Lacy Professional Achievement Certificate from Mitch Tuell (BS ’94, MBA ’03) is currently Kristi Wallen (BS, MEd) has recently been organizations for her work in healthcare. Ellen Sam Ferguson (BS ’71) served in the Creative Synergy Chemical Company. welcomed their new son Jaxson Robert Lacy the National Association for Gifted Children. working as a financial advisor at UBS Financial named principal of Seymour High School. and her husband, Robert, live in Sevierville. 3rd Infantry Division, which is also known at 8 pounds. Services. Mitch is active in the community, She began her teaching career at Seymour as the Old Guard of the U.S. Army, in the Kristen Lawson (ALND ’00,) Heather Gwinn (BSN ’03), a registered Miranda Hipple (BA ‘98, MBA ‘00) is now Rodger C. Castle, Sr. (BS ’78) graduated has joined Creative Energy serving as past president of the board of Middle School and later went on to Seymour early 1970s. Sam joined the army in 1972 nurse, has joined the Alzheimer’s Association Vicky L. Layne (MAT ’00) coauthored a working as an enterprise solutions consultant with a Doctor of Ministry from Carolina University as the Digital Media Manager. directors for the Southern Appalachian Ronald High School. after he graduated from ETSU. In 1981, he Mid South Chapter in Johnson City. She is book entitled Reading Instruction for Diverse with Blackbaud, the leading provider of software of Theology in June 2010. He currently McDonald House. Mitch has been married to entered the ministry. He is now retired from She previously worked for the new Manager of Programs and Education. Classrooms, which was published in December and services designed specifically for nonprofit Erika Stovall (BBA ’87) has accepted works as a reference lab supervisor with such companies as Sephora, Dawn for 13 years and they have two children. being a pastor and serves at Eastman as She is responsible for Alzheimer’s disease 2010. She currently serves as a reading specialist organizations. She is now living in Raleigh, a position with Honeywell as a program Mountain States Health Alliance at Johnson plant designer. Sam and his wife, Carolyn, Lowes, Guess, and Warner awareness and education throughout Northeast in Louisville, Kentucky. North Carolina. Greg Workman (AAS ’94, BS ’01) has coordinator as part of the Progress Energy City Medical Center. Music Group, where she have been married for 37 years. Tennessee, covering 10 counties. devoted 16 years to the Elizabethton Police Team. Erika lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Daniel S. Lewis (BS ’00, MD ’04) was Sabrina Baker (BSED ’97, MED ’02), the Christopher Dortch (BS ’78) has covered developed online media campaigns including Department and has recently been promoted Richard Renfro (BS ’71) was recognized social media, content development, and Marcos Pavlovich (BBA ’03, MBA ‘09) has selected to receive the 2010 Pfizer Teacher librarian at Valley Forge Elementary School, Dr. B.J. King (BBA ’86, MACC ’95, EDD nearly 1,500 college basketball games for to captain. Greg started at EPD as a patrolman at the Carter County Board of Education event recently been named as enterprise risk manager Development Award based on his scholastic was announced as one of the Teachers of ’07) has been named senior associate vice over 40 years. He went on to work for marketing. Most recently, Kristen worked and went on to become a criminal investigator. for his 40 years of serving the school system of the Bank of Tennessee in Kingsport. He achievements, leadership qualities, and dedication the Year at the March meeting of the Carter president for finance and administration and four newspapers within the Southeastern in Los Angeles as an email marketing Later in his career, he was assigned to a as well as serving 29 years as assistant coach first joined the bank in 2006 and has been a to teaching. He practices medicine full time, County Board of Education. Sabrina is in her is responsible for managing operations within Conference. He also served as a college manager for Kellwood Fashion. drug task force and went on to work in drug at Happy Valley High School. relationship manager and credit administration/ but he sets aside several hours each month 13th year of teaching. the Office of Financial Services at ETSU. basketball correspondent for Sports Illustrated enforcement administration. special assets. to volunteer to train medical students and and gave commentary for Fox Sports South Gerald Thomas (MA `71) of Thomas Dr. Gary Lilly (MED ’97, EDD ’04), the Bristol Dr. Anne Littleford (MED ’85, EDS ’02, 80 Years Young resident physicians. Tim Colbaugh (BBA ’93) has been working and NBA TV. Construction has been installed as a new Jill Andrews (BS ’02), a long-time singer/ City Director of Schools, received high marks EDD ’07) has recently been selected to become for Citizens Bank for nearly 28 years. He has member to the board of directors for the songwriter, performed at the Down Home in Richard Oyler (BBA ’00) and Ruth DenHartog in every 2011-12 school year category. His the principal of South Side Elementary. She Doug Howard (BS ‘78) recently retired Richard “Jerry” Glass (BS ’58, MA ’64) currently been promoted to manager of the Johnson City Area Home Builders Association Johnson City for a St. Patrick`s Day concert. were married on July 9, 2011, at the First marks were higher for this past year than the was the assistant principal of Mountain View after 32 years with the Virginia Department celebrated his 80th deposit operations department. He has held on January 21, 2012. Her full-length debut album, “The Mirror”, United Methodist Church in Cleburne, Texas. previous which indicated Lilly has “consistently Elementary and previously taught French at of Corrections. Doug was selected as Virginia birthday by running several positions with the bank, working his was released last June. He is currently living in Texas and working met expectations” according to board members. Science Hill High School as well as Fairmont Probation & Parole Line Officer of the year the Baltimore Half way up to managerial status. for Saratoga Technologies, Inc., as a project and Lake Ridge Elementary. in 2000. He continues to reside with his 1960s Marathon with his Amanda Rose Davis (BBA ’02) married Joe Reid (BS ’97) was listed in the Tri-Cities four daughters manager. Daphne Matthews (BS ‘93) has begun to family in Lebanon, Virginia. Larry Musick (BS ’68) is retired from Hunter Jackson on March 19, 2011. She Business Journal’s 19th Annual “40 under 40” Mark Feuchtenberger (BBA ’84) has in October. They do freelance writing. While at ETSU, she majored working with the SPRINT Company and is currently works for Shear Elegance Day Spa Edie Shealy (BS ’00, MAT ’02) now works piece. Joe is a physician’s assistant with his recently been promoted to senior vice president Diana McKinney (BS `78), a teacher completed the in English focusing on technical writing and living in Bristol, Tenn. He has recently been and Salon and Brookhaven Manor. The couple for the Senate Democratic Computer Services own clinic in Boone’s Creek. of Citizens Bank. He has been working with with 31 years of experience, was one of research. She has published two books, several elected as president of Rolling Thunder half marathon, which is 13.1 miles in is now residing in Church Hill. group for the Senate of Pennsylvania as a Citizens Bank for over 25 years, starting as the recipients of the award for Teachers of Timothy Brinkley (BBA ’96) is now working poems and short stories, and several articles. Tennessee Chapter 4. less than three hours. Jerry is a retired Help Desk Analyst. a consumer lender. After graduating from the Year at the March meeting of the Carter Arch Jones (BBA ’02) has been promoted for Business Interiors by Staples. He is an elementary school principal and lives in Melissa Steagall-Jones (BBA ’91) is ETSU, Mark went on to Tennessee School County Board of Education. She works in John D. Badgett (BS ’66) retired in 2009 Radford, Virginia, with his wife, Suzanne. to vice president of First Tennessee Bank. He Benjamin Michael Smith (BSED ‘00) and award-winning commercial interiors sales an accountant in the Blackburn, Steagall of Banking and Consumer Credit School. the career technical department at Happy after a 30-year career as a pharmacist from joined First Tennessee in 2007 as a private Rebecca Sexton Smith (BS ‘02) announce executive. Timothy is also a member of the & Jones accounting firm. She has recently Valley High School. the University of North Carolina Health System. client relationship manager. He is a member the birth of their daughter, Sydney Grace, on International Interior Design Association. Bobby Holt (BBA ’84) has been appointed been appointed to the United Way’s board He currently makes his home in Chapel Hill, Jeremy Shaffer, C.P.A. of the Johnson City Downtown Rotary and November 17, 2010. vice president by the board of directors of Paul Widner (AS ’78) and Vickie Jean Kevin Ward (MED’96, EDD ’08) has been as treasurer of Washington County. North Carolina. the First Christian Church of Johnson City. Andrew Johnson Bank. He has been working Estep were married on August 21, 2011, Thomas Smith (BGS ’00) is now serving unanimously elected by the Carter County Jeremy Shaffer (BBA ’05) recently passed Clark Ryan Craven (BS ’90) was promoted in business for 28 years in Greene County. in Charleston, South Carolina. In September Albert Wayne Baker (BS ’64) is a retired the Uniform Certified Rachel Ralston (BS ’02) was listed in as Carter County’s jail superintendent. He is Board of Education to be the interim director to a key account executive based in Fairbanks, Bobby was also a senior vice president and the couple spent a two-week honeymoon in Special Agent for the FBI. He is currently the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th Annual a veteran of the Navy and was the former of the school system for the period from July Public Accountant (CPA) Alaska, with UPS. He will be responsible for member of the senior management team Rome, Italy. They currently live in Elizabethton. living in Knoxville, Tennessee. “40 under 40” piece. Rachel is the associate 6th District constable. He has been working 1 until June 30, 2013. Ward has been serving Examination. Jeremy has maintaining and growing UPS shipping business of GreenBank. He is certified in financial attorney at Hunter, Smith, and Davis. She has with the Carter County Sheriff’s Department as assistant director for the past two years. Sandra Miller (BSN ’76) has been named the William S. Geimer (BS ’62) is Professor two years of experience in in the Upper Alaska area. analysis, business development and national been the managing editor of the Tennessee since 1994. 2012 South Carolina Super Lawyer. Sandra’s of Law, Emeritus of Washington and Lee a public accounting firm Angela Alley (BSN ’95, MPT ’01) was listed mortgage licensing. and has been with Coulter Journal of Business Law and was the president Harvey Mitchell (BGS ’90), senior vice specialty is in health law. Upon graduation University. He has been involved in law since Colleen Karen Weems (BS ’00, MA in the Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th Annual & Justus, P.C., in Knoxville of UT Law Women. president of State of Franklin Savings Bank, Francis Reynolds (MBA ’83) has recently from ETSU, she went on to South Carolina to his admittance to practice in North Carolina ’05) was announced as a Local Healthcare “40 under 40” piece. Alley is the director of was re-elected to the board of directors of been promoted to credit administrator for get her master of nursing and then earned a in 1969. since December 2011. Candee Spence (BS ’02, MS ’04) and Hero, and featured in the Johnson City Press. rehab services at Bristol Regional Medical Areawide Development Corporation at its Highlands Union Bank. He has been in the law degree. She is a member of the American Robert Spence (BS ‘ 04) welcomed a baby boy, Colleen works for Frontier Health in Johnson Center. She also served as the 2011 United annual meeting. Harvey has over 40 years banking business for over 28 years. Before Bar Association and the American Health Kael Elijah Spence, 6 pounds and 13 ounces. City Tennessee. Way campaign chair for the hospital. 1950s Former baseball of banking experience. joining Highlands Union Bank, Francis worked Lawyers Association. Marlene Hildabrand (BS ’58) worked Amy Stover (MED ’02), principal of South Leslie Hanneken (BS ’95, MED ’98), assistant for many banks serving as branch manager, player now pitching Steve Droke (BS ’75) has recently joined as a teacher for the Sullivan and Seminole Side Elementary School, was chosen as one 1990s professor of human performance and exercise commercial loan officer, senior credit officer, 1980s First Community Bank as the executive vice county schools. Marlene is now retired and knowledge of the recipients for the Tennessee Parent- Shane O’Hare (MBA ’99) was selected science at Milligan College, has been named and business banking manager. He is also a Jeffrey Gardner (BBA ’89) was appointed president and director of Special Assets. He living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teacher Association awards. to serve on the 2012 Board of Examiners to ETSU`s Clemmer College of Education retired Colonel of the Virginia Army National by the Hamblen County Election Commission has 41 years of experience in banking. He Josh Kite (BS ’07) was recently featured for the Tennessee Center for Performance Alumni Hall of Fame. She was recognized Guard and is a veteran of the Gulf War. Larry G. Curtis (BS `56) and Elaine Curtis in the Johnson City Press, because he Dustin Douglas Walters (BBA ’02) on July 1, 2009, as administrator of elections. has served as senior vice president and Excellence. Shane is the corporate director of for this achievement at the Clemmer College will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary graduated from the NADA General Dealership Dr. C.H. Charlton (BS ’82, MED ’84), pastor chief credit officer of GreenBank. He was has his “dream job” as communications and marketing and was one of Education Honors Day Reception in April. Kim Keith (BS ’89) has joined Widener on May 28, 2011. Larry retired from Eastman athletic director at David Management program. He was selected from of Friendship Baptist Church, celebrated his also the senior vice president and senior of seven individuals chosen from Mountain Insurance Agency as an insurance sales Chemical Company as a chemist. Elaine a group of managers nationwide to attend the Thomas Lee Tull (MBA ’95) is the senior 35th Pastoral Anniversary with Friendship credit officer of First American Corporation. Crockett High School. He States Health Alliance. consultant. Kim has 21 years of experience is a former airline stewardess, a mother, NADA premier management training. Dustin executive coach for Mountain States Health Baptist Church in Johnson City. joined Washington County in pharmaceutical sales. Patrick Kennedy (MS ’73) is a retired grandmother, and homemaker. Schools in 2009. Previously, works for Friendship Hyundai Johnson City. Susan Mary Tolley (BS ’99), a teacher at Alliance in Johnson City. Thomas was one of Margaret Pate (BBA ’81) is ETSU`s new Industrial Hygienist who worked for the U.S. he pitched for ETSU’s Hunter Elementary School, has been presented seven MSHA individuals appointed to serve Mark Gilley (BS ’88) was married to Nancy Robert O’Dell (BS ’51, MA ’59) is living Sarah Lawson (BA ’01) has been appointed budget manager and is now associate vice Civil Service. baseball team and then with the April Helping Teachers Teach grant check on the 2012 Board of Examiners for the Borst on Wednesday July 4, 2012, at Love in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a retired the new judge of Mountain City. With her official president for budget and financial planning. from the Northeast Community Credit Union. Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. Me Tender Chapel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mary Blackburn (BS ’72) retired January 1, teacher from Central Piedmont Community played several years for nomination, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen She has been with the university since 1982 Mark is currently working for the Tennessee Air 2011, as associate Professor and Coordinator College. the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, unanimously agreed on the mayor’s decision Donnie Blair (BS ’98) has been promoted to Stephen Troutman (MED ‘94) is now and started in the Department of Internal Audit. and a few teams in Canada, South Dakota, National Guard as a combat weather forecaster. - Extension Organizational Development with of appointment. vice president and director of technology and vice president of sales and marketing for Frankie Sharp Hiatt (BS ’56) is a retired and Detroit. He left professional baseball University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. information security at Mountain Commerce International Club Suppliers. The supplier is Lisa Hubbard (AS ’88) and Paul Adams (BS high school business teacher for Hamilton due to injuries. In the school system, Josh Craig Birdwell (BBA ’00) was listed in the 1970s Bank. Donnie has over 22 years of experience based in Pennsylvania with a territory spanning ’86) celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Thomas Johnson (BS ’72) and Linda Heights School Corporation in Indiana. believes that he can make a difference in Tri-Cities Business Journal’s 19th Annual “40 Ellen Wilhoit (BSN ’79) was honored at in technology and information security in both from North Carolina to Maine, and selected on June 5, 2012. The couple, residing in Johnson (BS ’71) are living in Asheville, the lives of young people and help them as under 40” piece. Birdwell has recently been the 11th Annual Sevier County Citizenship the financial and the healthcare industries. mid-west markets. Elizabethton, has two sons and two daughters. NC. Thomas is executive vice president of named as manager of the ETSU bookstore, Award Dinner in May. The program, which he was helped during his time in school. For Advantage West Economic Development as well as continuing to manage the Neebo Linda B. Hensley (MED ’98) is a current Steve Troutman (MED ‘94) and wife Kristina Teresa Leonard (MED ’88) is the principal of is presented by the Senior Citizens Home Josh’s full story, visit johnsoncitypress.com Group in Asheville and was awarded the bookstore off campus. In addition, he also runs board member of Tennessee Association for are pleased to announce the birth of their first Boones Creek Elementary. Boones Creek has Assistance Service, recognized Ellen’s North Carolina Economic Developer of the the gift shop at the Natural History Museum Gifted Children and the Region V Director of child, Caden Christopher. He was born on been awarded the first place in the elementary contributions to the community. She has Year for 2011-2012. Linda is self-employed at the Gray Fossil Site. the Tennessee Association for Destination November 2, 2010. They reside in Skippack, school division for East Tennessee by the served on numerous community agency with Sew Upscale. Imagination. In 2006, Linda received the Pennsylvania. Education Consumer Foundation. boards and has been recognized by several

28 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES 29 Let your Legacy Live Congratulations! Linda Coven (MFA `94) was an accomplished artist Medicals. She was a member of the Eastern Margaret Davis (A.L.E. `76) had worked and was the editor of its newspaper for 16 Obituaries who painted anything from portraits to landscapes. Star-Limestone OES. She was a member of in service for over 65 years as a registered years. He retired from Leon-Ferenbach after Holly Michelle Gibson forever at Many of her works are held in museums and private Asbury United Methodist Church. On April nurse, at Unicoi Memorial Hospital, Watauga 36 years, where he worked in production (BS ’03, DPT ’06) collections all over the U.S. She loved gardening, 15, 2012. Hospital, and several other medical facilities in and was the Textile Computer Programmer. and Casey Carlton traveling, and time with family. On April 24, 2012. the surrounding region. She was a member of He is survived by his wife of 46 years. On Carter (BS ’94, DPT Preston Gardner (BS `83) was a helicopter 2000s Grace Presbyterian Church in Roan Mountain. May 19, 2011. ’06) were married Daniel Fielden (EDD ’94) was a native of Church pilot and Captain with the U.S. Marine Corps. Lucy Waites (BSW `06) lived in Jonesborough. On May 19, 2011. on July 10, 2011, in Hill. He graduated from ETSU with a Doctorate in He had his final review at Marine Corps Recruit Larry Chatman (BS `70) was in the U.S. Air She was a member of Cherokee Mountain Baptist Nashville. They are Education in 1994. On August 4, 2012. Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. He Charlie “Tom” Shipley (BS `76) was owner Force, serving in Vietnam. He retired from R.J. Church. On February 22, 2012. both graduates of the won his wings in Pensacola, Florida, then and operator of Landscapes Unlimited with Griffith Co. in Nashville and loved to work out Rhonda Scott (AAS `94) served as a registered ETSU inaugural class awarded the Doctor Tracy Lynn Dishner (BS ’02) was a native of transferred to Mag 16 Tustin, California, FFT over 40 years of landscaping experience. He on the farm. Larry was a deacon at First Baptist ETSU nurse. She started her career in the Colonial Hills of Physical Therapy in 2006. Holly is a Bristol and had lived in Johnson City for more to New River, North Carolina, to fly the CH-53E. was of the Baptist faith. On April 19, 2012. Church of Fall Branch. On January 31, 2012. Nursing Home and then worked at the VA Hospital physical therapist for home health and Give a planned gift: than 20 years. She was nearing completion of her On February 3, 2012. until her retirement. On April 2, 2012. Tony Curd (BS ’75) worked for Berkline John Michael Reagan (MA ‘70) served Casey is a physical therapist and certified master’s degree. Tracy was employed with Lake Sarita Archer (BS ’80) was an active and Furniture Corp. as a manufacturing engineer. on the board of directors of Tennessee State athletic trainer for the Tennessee Titans. ӰӰ Bequest in last will & testament Pointe Advertising. She attended Grace Fellowship Edwin Sheffield (MS `94) served as a high school devoted member of Highland Church of Christ. He was a devoted member of Walnut Grove Bank and was a member of the Elks Lodge The couple resides in Nashville. Church. On January 12, 2012. science, chemistry, and physics teacher, having She had retired from the Washington County Church of Christ. On July 30, 2012. No. 1925, but could always be found on the ӰӰ Charitable remainder trust/char- taught for 40 years. He spent most of his career Nathan Kyle Jones (MA `02) was employed with School System. Sarita had a love for education, golf course. On January 8, 2012. at Abingdon High School. He was a member of Ronald Hensley (BS `75) worked as an Patricia Stockton itable gift annuity for Highlands Community Services at Virginia High children as well as reading and collecting Byars-Cobbs Memorial United Methodist Church, electronic technician for Martin Marietta and for Stafford (BS ’79, School as an Alternative School Counselor. He books. On June 21, 2012. lifetime income where he served as choir director for many years. Nuclear Fuel Services as well as a school and 1960s MEd ’84) married was also an avid musician who loved to play his He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years. On Steve Atchley (BS ’80) was of the Methodist music teacher. He loved music and played in Patricia Faye Brewer (BS ’69) received Matthew Van bass guitar On January 29, 2012. ӰӰ Life insurance policy March 29, 2012. faith and a member of Beth-Carr UMC of many bands, which helped him with a speaking a Master of Education degree from Middle Branham (BS ’79) Joy Lowe (MA ’02) loved reading and loved her White Pine, Tenn. He was a veteran of the role as the band leader in the movie “Coal Tennessee State University, and a Master of on May 4, 2012. Richard Lee Burnette, Esq. (BS ’92) worked ӰӰ Remainder gift from retirement plan job at the Storytelling Center at Jonesborough. U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Miner’s Daughter.” On February 24, 2012. Arts degree from the University of Tennessee, for a number of years with teens at the Johnson She enjoyed spending time with her husband and Era. Steve worked for many years for the TN Chattanooga. Patricia joined the U.S. Army in City Juvenile Detention Center and Sullivan House, James Hill (BS ’75) worked and retired ӰӰ Real Property / Farmland two children. She attended Kingsport Community Department of Labor. On February 11, 2012. 1974 and served her country for 20 years. and then returned to school and earned a Doctor from Eastman Chemical Company as a Shift Church. On August 9, 2012. On June 20, 2012. ӰӰ Visit www.ETSU.edu/Advance of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee Mary Jane Strevel (BFA ’80) graduated Supervisor. On July 18, 2012. Evan Carlton Bailey (BS ’00, MS ’03) had a variety College of Law in 1998. He was admitted to the from ETSU with degree in fine arts. On August Charles Curtis Grindstaff (BS ’69) earned Lynn Long (BA ’98, Gary Roache (BS ’74) was born in Kingsport, Click on “Planned Giving” for gift- of talents and interests but particularly enjoyed golf Tennessee State Bar in 1999, and practiced law 19, 2012. degrees from ETSU, Radford University, and MBA ’01) recently Tenn., but resided in Chattanooga until his as well as a variety of musical instruments. He was as a personal defense attorney in Tennessee until NOVA University. He served students since graduated from the planning resources Phillip Brion Webb (AS ’80) started his passing. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in his death. On November 18, 2011. 1969 as a teacher, administrator, and professor Dickinson School first business, Intech Associates, a computer involved in the Vietnam War from ’66 to ’68. We welcome the opportunity to work with Johnson City. On December 28, 2011. in Tazewell County public schools, Horry County, of Law of the Natalie Younce (AAS ’92) was from Harrisonburg, sales and service business in 1985. From On May 14, 2012. you and your financial advisors. S.C. schools, and Concord University in Athens, Pennsylvania State Virginia. She was a faithful member of Happy Valley 1993 until the present, he and his wife, Kathy, Gary Addison (BS ’73) was retired from W.Va. He served the Town of Tazewell as a University with her Please contact Dr. Richard A. Manahan or 1990s Church of Jesus Christ. Natalie worked as a nurse for have owned and operated Twin Creeks Log the U.S. Army, with the rank of Colonel. On councilman and mayor for over 15 years. On juris doctorate. Jeff Anderson. J.D., at : Hubert Eugene Rogers (BS ’97, MA ’99) was Mountain States Health Alliance. On July 29, 2012. Home Supply, a specialty lumber and hardware August 9, 2012. December 2, 2011. She sat for the (423) 439-4242 an avid photographer; he photographed for several supply company in Gray. On August 16, 2012. Emily Whynot (BS ’91) was native of Kingsport. Pennsylvania Bar Exam in July. ETSU University Advancement newspapers, television stations, and publications Martha Gasteiger (BS `73) retired from Rev. James William “Bill” Jaynes (BS She graduated from ETSU in 1991 with a bachelor’s P.O. Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614- throughout his life. He was an active and longtime teaching at Town Acres Elementary, which ’68) was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired degree in Biology. She went on to George Washington 1970s 1710 or email: [email protected] member of the Lakeway Amateur Radio Club. On was her passion. She was also a part-time as a supervisor for the Department of Human Jason K. Guinn (BBA University to earn a Physician Assistant degree. She Katherine Honour (MA ’79) was a native of December 29, 2011. consultant for Longaberger Basket Corporation Services. He was also a retired minister, having ’02) married Holly worked for Medical Care, PLLC. She was a faithful Nashville, Tenn. She worked for many years and was a former Cub Scout Den Mother pastored for over 30 years at several churches. Bolton on January Christopher Neil Armstrong (BA ’98) spent and active member of First Christian Church. On in child welfare organizations. She was also With a Charitable Gift Annuity, and active with the Boy Scouts. She was an He was presently serving as a deacon at Little 3, 2012, at Key West his childhood in the Colonial Heights community May 26, 2012. the director of Contact Ministries, Inc. She active member of Edgefield United Methodist Doe Free Will Baptist Church where he was Beachside Marriott of Kingsport where he was a member of Colonial was a devoted member of First Presbyterian you can give while your receive. Church. On March 10, 2012. an active member. On February 5, 2012. Resort. Heights Presbyterian Church. Chris moved to Knoxville 1980s Church in which she served as deacon and in 1997 and soon after began his successful career elder. She was also the circle chairman and Charles Howard Hendrix, Jr. (BS ’72) was Stanley Littleford (BS `68) was a successful Donald Edward Teague, Jr. (BS ’89) served • Do you need to receive a lifetime income? as a graphic artist with the Knoxville News-Sentinel. president of the Presbyterian Women. She a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the recipient businessman for over 35 years with United honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam On July 1, 2012. also served as the president of the PTA at of the National Defense Service Medal and Hair Designers. He was an avid outdoorsman • Do you desire to benefit students and faculty War on the U.S.S. Whipple, assigned to service Cherokee Elementary School. On July 29, 2012. Vietnam Service Medal, serving on the USS who enjoyed skiing with his sons. On March Barry Simmons (BS ’97) graduated from ETSU in in Vietnamese waters under active gunfire, and he through the ETSU Foundation? Sperry and the USS Albert David. He retired 26, 2012. 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in History. He served traveled worldwide. He earned multiple service and Kenneth Lyle Ripley (BS ’79) proudly served Elaine O’Quinn (BS from the Carter County School System where In exchange for an irrevocable gift of $10,000 or more, the ETSU in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and served in wartime ribbons and medals. Don was a teacher his country as a member of the United States Shelby Jean Miller (BS `67) lived her entire ’73, MA, ’85) has he taught middle school. He was a member Foundation will make payments to you for life with a Charitable Gift avionics for F-15’s. He worked for Nestle Company and basketball coach at Volunteer High School and Air Force. After honoring his country, Ken live in the Bristol area. She was a member of received the North of Southside Christian Church and was a past Annuity contract. A portion of the payments may be tax-free. in which he was the Warehouse Supervisor. Barry Sullivan North High School. He also worked as a graduated from ETSU. He was a longtime Central Baptist Church. On April 16, 2012. Carolina Board of elder. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge loved to fish and was well known in the fishing rehab counselor and was a sportswriter for East employee of 31 years with Tennessee Wildlife Governors Award For more information, please contact Richard A. Manahan, CPA, #622 F and AM. On November 23, 2011. James Fuller Anderson (BS ’66) proudly community. On May 17, 2012. Tennessee newspapers. On December 31, 2011. Resources Agency, as well as a certified boating for Teaching or Jeff Anderson, J.D., at (423) 439-4242, or email andersjw@etsu. served his country in the United States Army instructor with NASBLA. On January 9, 2012. Robert Clayton Cassell (BS ’71) was an Excellence at edu. Rates are subject to change. Please call for rates for gift annu- Suella Simpkins (BBA `97, MACC ’98) worked Anne Cosby (BBA ’88) was a devoted member as a 1st Lieutenant in the Republic of South outstanding athlete at Central Dauphin High Appalachian ities based on two lives. This is not an offer or solicitation in states in the Sullivan County Department of Education for of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and a member of Stephen Morelock (BS `78) was born in Korea. Jim was the head football coach of School and ETSU. He went on to work for the State University. Dr. O’Quinn will receive where the ETSU Foundation may not be registered to issue charita- six years. She loved being home with her family, the Ladies of the Evening Guild in which she served Rome, Georgia, but he had resided most of Rye Cove High School and Surgoinsville High Federal Government at a Veterans Administration a commemorative bronze medallion and ble gift annuity contracts. enjoyed music, and she loved to cook. On February as treasurer. She began her career with Eastman his life in Sullivan County. He was a member School. He was employed as General Manager Hospital, the U.S. Customs Department and a cash prize. 19, 2012. Chemical Company as a secretary and then retired of First Baptist Church of Blountville. On March of Holston Business Development Center with the Internal Revenue Service. Later in life, Bob Sample Single–Beneficiary as a financial associate in 2002. On April 29, 2012. 24, 2012. 31 years of service as an Industrial recruiter, Her journey to university education Age %Rate Aaron Gaylon Biddix, Jr. (BS ’96) worked for Blue went on to volunteer at St. Joseph’s Medical and retired from the State of Tennessee. On began as an English, speech and drama Gift Annuity Rates Ridge Hospital Systems for 25 years as a Medical Susan E. Roark Ramsey (BS ’85, MED’92) was Norma Jean Yardley (BS `77) lived in Talbott, Center in Towson, MD. On April 29, 2012. 55 4.0 July 1, 2012. teacher at Richlands and Tazewell high Technologist and was a member of the American a guidance counselor at Greeneville High School. Tenn., and is survived by her husband, Thomas. 60 4.4 Mary Ledford (BSN ’71) was a native of schools. O’Quinn came to Appalachian Society for Clinical Pathology. On November 5, 2011. She was a graduate of West Greene High School On March 29, 2012. James “Jim” B. Faris (BS ’66) was born 65 4.7 North Carolina. She graduated from ETSU State University in 1999 after receiving Rates subject to change. Please and received her bachelor of science in education, in Kingsport, where he resided his entire life. 70 5.1 Dennis M. Butler (BSW, `96) retired in 2004 after Richard Leon Chaffin (BWS ’76) was born with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. On July her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. call for rates for annuities based as well as her master’s degree from ETSU. On He worked at Holston Defense Corp. and 75 5.8 serving in the Alcohol and Drug Rehab program in Nov. 14, 1953, in Lebanon. He attended 29, 2012. on two lives. July 4, 2012. Eastman Chemical Company until retiring 80 6.8 Asheville, North Carolina. On February 24, 2012. Southwest Virginia Community College. On Terry Parsons (BS `71) was the co-founder in December 1999 from the Acetate Fibers 85 7.8 Kimberly Guinn (GCR `84) was self-employed June 26, 2012. of the Boat Owners Association of Tennessee 90+ 9.0 and had also been an MRI Technician for Phillips

30 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES 31 Division with 34 years combined service. On gardening with family, friends, and neighbors. Kingsport, TN, the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Citizens Bank of East Tennessee. He was a faithful June 29, 2012. On November 28, 2011. 32nd degree of Knoxville, TN, and a member member of the Rogersville United Methodist RetiringHelp us Write YourNew Story! Job of the VFW Post #6975, Bristol, VA. On April Church in which he also served as treasurer. Karl Justice (BS ’66) is best remembered for Isaac Nidiffer (MS ’62) was a native of 25, 2012. He is a veteran of the Korean War, where he Name:______working in the Tennessee Department of Human Elizabethton. He was a Youth Choir and Youth served in the U.S. Army. He loved his family, (First) (Middle initial or Maiden) (Last) Services through Northeast Tennessee, where Director for over 25 years. He was a Math Zola Shankle (BS ’58) was born and raised friends, horses and church. On August 6, 2012. Spouse: ______he helped many others. On March 24, 2012. teacher for over 35 years in Kingsport City in Carter County. She retired from the Carter ETSU Degree(s) and/or Year(s) Attended______(First) (Middle initial or Maiden) (Last) Schools. He was also a recent Associate County School System after devoting 36 years Berta Ray (BS `56) was an irreplaceable asset Moving News Marriage Gary Shipley (MA `66) was a veteran of Professor of Mathematics at Milligan College. of service. She taught a majority of those years to the Unicoi County School System. She was Home Phone #______Last 4 Digits S.S.#______the United States Army, having served in the ETSU Degree(s) and/or Year(s) Attended______On August 7, 2012. at Unaka Elementary School. She was also an an educator and encouraged the inclusion of Vietnam War. He retired from Eastman Chemical Address ______active member of Stoney Creek Baptist Church libraries in the elementary schools. She was a Last 4 Digits S.S.#______Occupation/Title ______Company. He was a member of Boones Creek Harry Alison (BS ’61) was born and raised (City) (State) (Zip) for most of her life. On June 17, 2012. faithful member of the United Methodist Church. Baptist Church. On April 1, 2012. in Piney Flats. He successfully owned and Employer______On February 28, 2012. BirthOccupation/Title______Relocation operated Alison Greenhouse and Farm. He Mary Alice Pursley Smith (BS ’58) was Employer’s Address ______John Rasnake (MA ’65) graduated from was a veteran in the U.S. Army and an active born in Buncombe County, N.C., and was the Billy Joe Clark (BS ’55) was born and raised Employer ______ETSU in 1965 earning a master’s degree in (City) (State) (Zip) member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church daughter of William Clyde and Lola Gurley in Johnson City, TN. He worked in landscaping education. On August 6, 2012. Employer’s Address ______of Piney Flats. On April 29, 2012. Pursley. Alice spent 31 years teaching in the and was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Employer’s Phone # ______Judith Carolyn Taylor (MA `65) donated her Bristol TN School System. On June 25, 2012. Church. On January 16, 2012. (City) (State) (Zip) Edgar Calhoun (BS ’61) was born in Scott Elected E-mail address______Retiring body to ETSU Quillen School of Medicine. On County, Va. After graduating from high school, Robert Douglas “Doug” Coleman (BS Charlotte R. Hartley (BS `55) served as an Employer’s Phone # ______March 20, 2012. Permission to add to online directory? Yes ❏ No ❏ Calhoun joined the U.S. Navy. He then went to ‘57) served in the U.S. Army, assigned to the educator for many years. She was a member of E-mail address______Harold James Lindsay (BS ’64) served as ETSU and law school. He became the Assistant Chemical Corp. After leaving the Army he was Bethany Baptist Church, where she taught the Other news about yourself or spouse: a merchant marine, circling the globe several State Attorney to State Attorney General George employed at Tennessee Eastman Company for Women`s Sunday School Class. She enjoyed (i.e., marriages, births, major accomplishments) times before attending ETSU. He also served McCanless. In 1976, he became the Criminal 34 years. Doug served on the local board of bird watching, her vegetable garden,and cooking. in the Army Reserves. He had several careers Court Judge of Sullivan County. He enjoyed Goodwill Industries for 13 years, serving two On April 16, 2012. RetiringSend to: ETSU Alumni ______New Job including teacher, Cline Hosiery Mill office manager, hunting wild turkey and traveling throughout years as President and Second Chairman of Frank Hyder (BS `55) served on the Army Box 70709 • Johnson City, TN 37614-1710 and Hickory Health Department sanitarian, the south. On August 6, 2012. the Board. In 1994 he was selected Goodwill ______rifle team in the U.S. Army. He retired after 20 among others. He eventually turned his love Man of the Year. On December 25, 2011. ______Jimmy Lee Osborne (NS `61) has passed years from the Office of the Comptroller of the or use www.etsu.edu/alumni of photography into a career and owned and away. Graveside service for Mr. Osborne were Herman Coy “Mac” McCall (BS ’57) entered Currency and later was a retired audit officer operated Lindsay Photography for 30 years Moving News Marriage conducted by the American Legion Post #3, the Navy where he served in the Korean War. After for First Tennessee Bank after 17 years. He until retirement. On January 6, 2012. Kingsport, and Post #365, Gate City, Va., assisted his military service, he continued his education at was a member of Advent Presbyterian Church. member of First Broad Street United Methodist his retirement in 1984. After retirement, he Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Johnson City, School for Medical Record Librarians. On June Thomas S. Martin, Jr. (BS ’64) lived in by members of the Virginia Army National Guard ETSU. Upon graduation, he became a high school On March 5, 2012. Church and a member of the Philosophy Sunday co-founded American Hole ‘n One where he the Johnson City Cardinals and the Johnson 29, 2012. Vienna, Virginia, for 30 years and had lived Honor Guard. On April 9, 2012. teacher and spent the majority of his teaching School Class. On January 1, 2012. worked until 2005. On April 27, 2012. City School System. Carl K. Quillin (BS `55) retired from Eastman Edith Keys (BS `40) worked for ETSC in the in Johnson City since 1993. He retired from career at Franklin High School in Franklin, Mass. Wayne Whitson (BS ’61) was a former deacon Kodak after 29 years of service and the U.S. BirthGlenn Nickels Barker (BS ’51) spent his J. Wayne Reynolds (BS ’50) was a veteran James W. Relocation“Jim” Price (BS ’47) resided at library staff from 1958 until her retirement from the U.S. government in 1993 as a Computer During this time, he also earned his masters of and longtime member of Kempsville Presbyterian Army as Lt. Col., Master Aviator. He served life in Kingsport. He served in the U.S. Army of World War II, serving in the Pacific. He sang The Inn at La Cholla in Tucson, AZ. He served the university in 1984. She was a life-long Specialist. He was a member of the East Unaka Education at Boston State. On July 3, 2012. Church. A native of Yancey County, NC, he grew for 15 years with the Cub and Boy Scouts. He from ’51 to ’54. He was an avid family historian, in the Navy Central Choir at Great Lakes and in the U.S. Army. Jim saw action in Europe and devoted member of First United Methodist Christian Church. On November 9, 2011. up in Erwin, TN. Wayne retired in 1993 after 32 Nina Pressley (BS ’57) was born and raised was a current member of Crossroads United enjoying the genealogy of the Barker, Addington, in the Oakwood Forest Christian Church. He the Pacific during World War II. Upon returning Church of Johnson City. She was devoted to Jack Willis (BS `64) was self-employed as a years in the Norfolk Public School System as in Kingsport, TN. She was a devoted member Methodist Church. On March 28, 2012. and Nickels families. He had an interest in worked for Eastman for 34 years. He was a home, began his career as a Special Agent with her community and was involved in a plethora of homebuilder for many years and as the owner an elementary school P.E. teacher and assistant of Meridian Baptist Church. She taught for over Electedtraveling to many U.S. states, national parks member of the American Chemical Society, the FBI in 1947. He spent the ·Retiringlast 15 years of community organizations. On March 26, 2012. Loyd Garland Sr. (BS ’54) was of Johnson of Accurate Home Inspections in his later years. principal. On November 28, 2011. 30 years at Tennessee Technology Center at and even foreign countries. He was a loving American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Kings his career in El Centro out of the San Diego Field City. He was a District Claim Manager. On May Jack was president, state delegate, and a member Knoxville. She enjoyed exercising, including member and enjoyed singing in the choir for Mountain Sons of the American Revolution. On Office, retiring in 1975. On March 23, 2012. Kathern Tate (BS `60) was a lifelong member 21, 2012. of the Home Builders Association in Kingsport. bicycling and walking. She always kept Christ both Crossroads United Methodist Church August 3, 2012. of Blountville Presbyterian Church. She was 94 Aldameda Landiss (BS `45) was a long-time He and his wife, Phyllis Neal, were married for as a priority in her life. On January 11, 2012. Carl S. Matherly Sr. (MA `54) served in the and Stone Drive United Methodist Church. On years old. She served for more than 43 years educator in Davidson County, Tenn., primarily 48 years. On April 23, 2012. Army during WWII where he met his wife of 62 January 16, 2012. as a teacher in Sullivan County.On April 2, 2012. Albert M. Berry (BS `56) served in the U.S. 1940s at Hillsboro High School, as well as Tennessee years, Isabel Portrum. He was a member of Gerald Mann (BS ’63) served in the U.S. Air Air Force during the Korean War as a Technical Harold Gilliam (BS `51) proudly served his Dale Bray (BS ’49, MA ’77) served in the Preparatory School and Bellevue High School. Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. He served for Force, serving in Greenland and Newfoundland. Sergeant. He served as a president of the North country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean U.S. Army in D Company, 87th Chemical Mortar She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a 1950s 39 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He was a Boy Scout Troop Leader for many Johnson City Business Club. He retired from War. He worked for 27 years at the Kingsport Battalion, with service in Normandy, Northern teachers’ sorority, and American Association The Buc Alumni John Hixon (BS ’59) graduated from ETSU On April 22, 2012. years, and he also coached Little League Football SunTrust Bank in 1996 as vice president. He Press and was founder of Kwick Transport. He France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe of University Women. On March 30, 2012. in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in business and was a faithful member of Grassy Creek was married for over 55 years to his loving wife, Dr. Joseph Earhart (BS ‘53) was from enjoyed fishing and driving. On April 1, 2012. during World War II. While serving his country, administration. On May 14, 2012. Jane Forgey Berry (BS ’42) was a member BASKETBALL Baptist Church. On July 28, 2012. Margaret Berry. He was a member of Trinity Detroit, Mich. In the 1950s, he served in the he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Anna Beard (BBA ‘50) retired in 1991 from of the Rogersville Presbyterian Church. She Paul Parker (BS ’59) graduated from ETSU Baptist Church. On March 9, 2012. U.S. Army. He went on to work for South Lake Heart. On July 11, 2012. Classic Game Dr. George Scholl (BA `63) was a physician in the Washington County Department of Education taught for several years in the Hawkins County in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree Schools in Michigan. He has held positions as Johnson City for 61 years. He was a member of Jerry Eaves (BS ’56) graduated from ETSU in after 40 years of teaching. On January 6, 2012. Grace Henderson (BS ’49) was married for School System before resigning to raise a family. in Industrial Arts/Technical Education. On July teacher, assistant principal and principal. On Featuring Celebrity Coaches the First Presbyterian Church where he served 1956 earning a Bachelor of Business Administration nearly 67 years to the late Dr. Earl Henderson. She loved to play bridge and spend time with 22, 2012. May 12, 2012. Ed Feagins (BS ’50) was born and raised as a deacon and elder. He was a member of degree. On July 22, 2012. She was a hard worker as the office manager her family and friends. On November 2, 2011. in Kingsport, TN. He joined the U.S. Army and Keith “Mister” Jennings & the Kiwanis Club and of the American Medical Fred Wagner (BS ’59) was a native of Sullivan Chester Tilley Stout (MA `53) was a World for West Virginia University Graduate Center. Robert Taylor “Bob” Hayes (BS ’56) taught served in the 36th Texas Infantry Division. He Glen Kitts (BS ’42) was born and raised in Association. On March 21, 2012. County. He went into the U.S. Army serving in War II Navy Veteran. He began his career in On January 16, 2012. DeShawne “D-Block” Blocker social studies and coached football and girls served in World War II where he was awarded Johnson City, Tenn. Soon after graduating, he the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was honorably 1952 as an educator at Doe Elementary School. Charles Edward Davis, Jr. (BS ’62, MA basketball. He left the field of education to work the Purple Heart. He went on to work with Suzanne Trusler (BS ’49) worked as a entered the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He was a discharged in 1974 with the rank of Major. He Afterwards, he provided 38 years of service as ’65) enjoyed a distinguished career in the for his father in textiles at Mountain Hosiery Eastman Kodak for 36 years of service as a hematologist for Emory Hospital. She then devoted member of the First Baptist Church and Saturday went on to teach in the Sullivan County School an instructor in the Earth Science Department pharmaceutical industry. He was an active Mill in Englewood, Tenn., and then went to chemist. He was an active member of Mafair went to work for the Centers for Disease Control. served as a deacon and on various committees. System and retired in 2002. He enjoyed studying at ETSU until his retirement in 2000. On March member of the First Baptist Church of Marietta, work for Burlington Industries in management United Methodist Church. On July 31, 2012. She was a devoted member of Oak Grove After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, he October 20th genealogy, farming, woodworking and was a 26, 2012. North Carolina, where he served as deacon for and training and completed 34 years with the United Methodist Church. On August 9, 2012. took on a leadership role on the foundation devoted member of Indian Springs Baptist John R. “Mac” McPherson (BS ’50) served many years. On November 28, 2011. company retiring in 2001. He was a 50-year Frances Bryan (BS ’52) served as a Coordinator of a prostate cancer support group and was Carver Recreation Center Church. On July 25, 2012. in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II. In Eloise Campbell Snow (BS `48) served as member of Rockwood Tennessee Masonic of Athletics for the Atlanta City School Systems an active member of the American Cancer Johnson City Bobby Lee Luttrell (BS ’62) served in the U.S. 1955, he moved to Stone Mountain where a teacher for Hawkins County and Washington Jack Harris (BS `58) served in the Air Force Lodge, as well as a 32 Degree Scottish Rite from which she retired. On July 20, 2012. Society’s Relay for Life. On August 10, 2012. Air Force. He was a member of the Christian he began his teaching and coaching career at County schools. She and her brother, John, during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the of Freemasonry, Knoxville, Tenn. On November Church. He was an accomplished gardener, Evelyn Love Starnes (BS ’52) worked as Stone Mountain High School and later became ran the family farm together for 40 years. On Ruth Groseclose Land (BS ’41) was a native For more information Raytheon Company after 34 years. He was a 24, 2011. receiving the Kingsport Beautification Award. a secretary at Holston Defense from 1952- the Assistant Principal. He remained at Stone April 21, 2012. of Kingsport and a daughter of the late Murry or to purchase tickets, visit member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, a His last years were filled with the love of his Bobby McCracken (BS ’56) was a native 1961. While working there she met and married Mountain High School until 1974 when he Clyde and Gladys Roller Groseclose. Ruth was a http://bonafideevents.com/classicgm member and past master of the Stuart Masonic Elizabeth Rowe Ponder (BS ’47) was a grandchildren, and sharing his passion for of Rogersville, TN. He is a retiree of the Home Patrick H. Starnes from Fort Blackmore, VA, in became the Coordinator of the Adult Enrichment graduate of ETSC and Grant Hospital of Chicago Lodge #224, Castlewood Royal Arch Chapter lifelong member of First Christian Church, was Federal Savings & Loan Association and of 1959. Evelyn was a homemaker and a longtime Program at Georgia Perimeter College until #34, a member of the Jericho Shrine #2788 of a homemaker and formerly employed with the

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