COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Spring 2002

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

P ERFORMANCE 1 A letter from DEAN BIRD

s we end the first year of the new century, the College continues to prosper. Our enrollments topped 2,001 for the first time this fall, with 1,925 undergraduates and 232 students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition to more students, we are progressing on other fronts. We have hired 10 more faculty. Several new programs are now in full swing, including a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and new Ph.D. specializations in Athletic Training/Sport Medicine; Biomechanics; ANatural Resource Recreation; Therapeutic Recreation; and Tourism. And we are looking forward to another record year of securing grants and contracts to support our research activities. Last year we passed the $2 million mark. With the grants and contracts in the pipeline, this year will be even better.

It’s clear that our faculty continues to be highly productive, and each of our departments is highly competitive with its peers around the country. A recent production and quality survey of 15 major universities (including the likes of Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State, Texas, and North Carolina) shows that the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences is ranked in the top three and the Departments of Health Science Education and Recreation, Parks and Tourism are in the top five among their counterparts at these prestigious institutions. The factors measured in this study included credit hours and degrees produced, student quality, scholarly production of faculty, dollar amount of grants and contracts awarded to faculty, and fund raising from alumni and friends.

Another major milestone for the College this academic year will be the conclusion of “It’s Performance That Counts,” the University’s five-year capital campaign. As you may recall, our College campaign goal was $2.1 million. To date, we have $3.3 million in the bank! For a college with a small number of graduates (about 9,000), most of whom have not been out of school very long (47% graduated since 1990, 70% since 1980), we have done remarkably well.

Much of our fund-raising success is due to the efforts of our College Campaign Committee, chaired by Frank Dempsey (BS 1950) and staffed by Bill Frederick, our Development Officer. We are seeing the dividends of these efforts. For example, when the campaign began, we were providing our students with $5,500 in scholarships and fel- lowships. This year that amount was more than $60,000. Still, like a well-run race, we must go all out as we approach the finish line. We still have important unfunded opportunities. With a strong stride and a steady focus, we can come close to almost $4 million.

This year’s Performance, edited by Assistant Dean Dr. Bertha Cato, is the best yet. In it you will find updated infor- mation about the College’s faculty international research involvements and presentations delivered around the globe. You will read about students who were selected as University Scholars and who were recipients of HHP Scholarships.

As you will see, your College and its students, faculty and graduates are performing quite well. Hope you enjoy this edition. Please let us hear from you.

Cordially. Patrick J. Bird, Dean [email protected] 2 S PRING2002 contents

FEATURE STORY

The College of Health & Human Performance Expands Involvement in the

International Arena...... 2

OTHER ARTICLES

Lake Wauburg: A Journey From Past to Present...... 6

DEAN : Patrick J. Bird ALUMNI SPOT LIGHT ON

MANAGING EDITOR: Bertha Cato Stephen Orr Spurrier & Family...... 8

ASSISTANT EDITORS: Jean F. Mullen Morgan Pigg HHP NEWS

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:Ruth Alexander RPT Great Accreditation Report...... 10 Patrick J. Bird Lindy Brounley Major General Maurice O. (Maury) Edmonds Bertha Cato Jean F. Mullen Involvement in Homecoming Parade...... 10 Stephanie Revelli Laura A. Schmid Perry McGriff is Honored...... 11 Jill Varnes Charles Williams Bill Potter’s Death...... 11

PRODUCED BY: Engineering Dr. Paula Welch Retires...... 11 Publication Services Fran Mainella’s New Appointment...... 12

DESIGNER : Linda Bayne National Student Leadership Conference – HHP Student Delegates at AAPHERD...... 12

PHOTOGRAPHY: Linda Bayne Development News...... 16 Ron Franklin Vishal Patel Faculty Facts...... 17 Honors/Accolades...... 18

COVER PHOTO: PhotoDisc™ Distinguished Alumni...... 18

PRINTING: StorterChilds New Advisory Council Members...... 19 Printing, Gainesville New Faculty...... 20

Performance is a annual publication for University Scholars Program...... 23 alumni and friends of the University of Florida College of Health & Human Scholarship Awards...... 24 Performance. Honor Roll of Donors...... 28

Please direct letters to: Editor Performance College of Health & Human Performance PO Box 118200 Gainesville, FL 32611-8200 email: [email protected]

P ERFORMANCE 3 The College of Health & Human Performance Expands Involvement in the International Arena HHPby Dr. Bertha Cato and Laura A. Schmid

n As noted in the dean’s greet- Recreation, Sports and Dance – today’s ings, the College of Health and Leisure and Recreation world, Human Performance has already Commission Symposium for the we are internationalized many of its 42nd World Congress held in con- activities. A key component of Cairo, Egypt. She is a member Istantly the College’s mission is “... to of the current commission reminded provide nationally and interna- symposium for the upcoming that we live tionally recognized programs Taipei, Taiwan World Congress in an age of that focus on helping people to (July 2002). DR.SCOTT POWERS globaliza- protect, maintain, and improve is Vice President for the tion where their health, fitness, and quali- American College of Sports internation- ty of life.” Although there is Medicine, a major 25,000 mem- al borders still much to be done, here are ber international professional are no some of the College’s approach- organization. longer es toward “globalization”: boundaries. Promoting HHP International This new age Hiring International Faculty Faculty Research has provided The following international DR.RANDY BRAITH, those of us in the faculty have been hired – Dr. Director of the Clinical Exercise academic world John Chow (biomechanics, Physiology Lab, has investigat- new opportunities China); Dr. Heather Hausenblas ed osteoporosis in organ transplant and challenges. (sport psychology, Canada); Dr. recipients. His research, funded Academic administrators Christiaan Leeuwenburgh (exer- by the American Heart and faculty are encouraged cise physiology, Netherlands); Association and Florida to expand their goals to include Dr. Heather Gibson (tourism, Department of Health, has led international research and England); Dr. Lori Pennington- the way in pioneering the use of involvement and provide Gray (tourism, Canada); Dr. resistance exercise training, opportunities for students to Brijesh Thapa (tourism, Nepal); along with selected anti-osteo- acquire international under- and Dr. Jiunn-Jye Sheu (epi- porosis drugs, in the prevention standing and exposure. Never demiology and bio-statistics, and reversal of transplant osteo- have faculty and students been Taiwan). porosis. Previously, there was challenged to master navigating no known therapy to stimulate Encouraging Faculty through a multicultural world new bone growth in transplant Participation in as they are today. patients who become osteo- International Organizations Universities today cannot porotic due to chronic treatment DR.ROBERT SINGER (ESS) meet students’ educational with anti-rejection drugs. Dr. served two, 4-year terms (1985- needs, nor can they be among Braith designed a therapeutic 1993) as President of the the best institutions in the coun- regimen to prevent post-trans- International Society of Sport try, without achieving a global plant osteoporosis. This Psychology. DR.WILLIAM perspective. Because the UF research was presented in CHEN (HSE) served (1999-2004) faculty and administrators MUNICH, GERMANY in 1999. as the Vice-President for believe this so strongly, DR.CHRISTIAAN Technical Development for the President Charles Young and LEEUWENBURGH (ESS), along North American Regional Provost David Colburn have set with researchers from Spain and Office/International Union for the “globalization” of the Italy, conducted research on Health Promotion and University as a primary goal. mitochondrial deletions and aging Education. DR.BERTHA CATO They have requested that all and on mitochondrial DNA served as the Director for the colleges identify strategies to damage and oxidant production. International Council for achieve this goal within the next Acomponent of Dr. Health, Physical Education, five years. Leeuwenburgh’s research was

4 S PRING2002 removing segments of mito- from the UK and the US. The University of Liverpool School Promoting International chondrial DNA to see if that work is being done in collabora- of Medicine served as a consult- Presentations might partly explain the aging tion with Fiona Jordan ant. Problems in weaning Most of HHP faculty have process. They are also study- Cheltenham from Gloucester patients from mechanical venti- presented at least one interna- ing how damage to mitochon- Institute. The team interviewed lation (MV) occur in a large tional paper in the past five drial DNA by oxidants that AUSTRALIAN solo women travel- number of cases. Strong evi- years, and some have been far occurs with age may contribute ers and will compare these to dence exists to show that MV- more active. For example, DR. to a decline in energy produc- the experiences of American induced respiratory muscle BERTHA CATO, Assistant Dean, tion. The researchers hope to women. When asked what are injury contributes significantly has delivered presentations in determine the causes of aging the global implications of this to these difficulties in weaning. EGYPT, JAPAN, the PHILIPPINES so that targeted interventions study, Dr. Gibson noted that DR.POWERS’ research improves and IRELAND. DR.WILLIAM can be developed. The National they introduced RPT faculty our understanding of the mech- CHEN, HSE Chair, has served as Institutes of Health funded this and students to the wider anisms responsible for MV- a scientific advisor for the study. This research has been leisure studies field. induced diaphragmatic injury, National Narcotics Bureau, presented at the Universities of DR.LORI PENNINGTON- which is an essential first step Department of Health, BOLOGNA and BARI IN ITALY; GRAY’S (RPT) research takes us toward developing clinical Executive Yuan, People’s VANCOUVER, CANADA; and to CANADA; she has investigated strategies to oppose the deleteri- Republic of CHINA and as a MADRID, SPAIN. the relationship between a person’s ous effects of mechanical venti- health education consultant for DR.JIUNN-JYE SHEU, a new cohort and their preference for lation on respiratory muscles. the National Health Education assistant professor in HSE, has travel. The Canadian Tourism He notes that failure to wean Association in the People’s research projects underway in Commission provided the fund- patients from mechanical venti- Republic of China. TAIWAN. In one of these studies, ing and data. Her findings sug- lation is a worldwide problem, DR.SCOTT POWERS, Director of he is using structural equation gested that the Silent thus emphasizing the impor- the Center for Exercise Science, modeling to construct and com- Generation (those born between tance of developing clinical has been an invited speaker in pare the dietary behavior models of 1925 and 1943) had preferences measures to reduce the incidence BELGIUM, BRAZIL, FINLAND, sixth graders in rural and urban for first class accommodations of this problem across the globe. FRANCE, SCOTLAND, TURKEY, and areas of Taiwan. Structural equa- when they traveled. Baby Dr. Brijesh Thapa (RPT) RUSSIA. DR.ROBERT SINGER, tion modeling is an advanced boomers (those born between conducted a study regarding ESS Chair, has been an invited multivariate statistical method 1944 and 1964) were less likely tourism issues, concerns, and chal- speaker or consultant in over 20 that helps scientists to identify to prefer museums and art gal- lenges in NEPAL. This investiga- countries. He has delivered interrelationships between mul- leries than other generations, tion, done in collaboration with presentations at numerous pro- tiple factors in a study. Some of and this preference was declin- the Nepal Tourism Board, was fessional meetings and confer- the questions he and his ing over time. In addition, Baby funded by the College and ences in many countries - Taiwanese co-investigators hope Boomers and Xers (those born Department of Recreation, Parks RUSSIA, former CZECHOSLOVAKIA, to answer include what the between 1965 and 1981) were and Tourism. It included sam- ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, HONG KONG, associations are among socio- more interested in nature-based pling tour operators, tourists, KOREA, ENGLAND, NIGERIA, economic status, environmental travel and this trend is continu- policymakers, and host resi- GREECE, JAPAN, SWITZERLAND, factors, psychosocial factors and ing. Dr. Pennington-Gray stated dents. Dr. Thapa conducted per- and SINGAPORE, to name a few. high fat/sugar intake, as well as that “if preferences are influ- sonal interviews with prominent DR.CHARLES WILLIAMS, what differences exist between enced by a person’s cohort, then policymakers, tourism entrepre- Associate Dean, has delivered rural and urban children on a we as leisure services providers neurs, and tourists in Nepal. presentations in FRANCE, high fat/sugar intake behav- will have a better method of Recommendations were suggest- GERMANY, and JAPAN. ioral model. This study is fund- predicting future travel," which ed to the Nepal Tourism Board ed by the Department of Health has global implications. and the Ministry for Tourism Here is a sampling of interna- of Taiwan. DR.SCOTT POWERS carried and Civil Aviation. Dr. Thapa’s tional presentations during DR.HEATHER GIBSON (RPT) out research on mechanical venti- research supported the premise 2000/01 is pursuing research regarding lation-induced diaphragmatic atro- that the potential to expand DR.RUTH ALEXANDER (ESS) the experiences of solo women trav- phy, which was funded by the tourism in Nepal to generate presented her research on the elers. This involves a cross-cul- National Institutes of Health. more income, employment, and legal status of logos and trademarks tural study looking at women Dr. Malcolm Jackson of the other benefits is enormous. of Native Americans to the

P ERFORMANCE 5 International Sports Business British Leisure Research customer satisfaction may Communication Association Conference in October 2001. Association Conference. In July be used in international set- meeting held in the UNITED Her research found that the fed- 2001, DR.ASHTON-SHAEFFER tings that include the same STATES. She presented on setting eral district court withdrew the and DR.STEPHEN ANDERSON outdoor recreation user the health communication research trademark protection from the (RPT Chair) delivered a presen- groups. agenda for complementary and NFL’s Washington Redskins and tation titled An international look DR.WILLIAM CHEN (HSE) alternative medicine: “Whither thou the NCAA discourages the use at therapeutic recreation education presented at the World goest, I will go.” of any Native American names at the 6th International Conference on Health Promotion DRS.LORI PENNINGTON- as a mascot. Symposium on Therapeutic and Health Education in PARIS, GRAY and STEPHEN HOLLAND DR.CANDACE ASHTON- Recreation. The international FRANCE in July 2001 his research (RPT) delivered a presentation SHAEFFER (RPT) shared the conference was held in TAMPA, on evaluation of an innovative during spring 2002 on testing a podium with DR.HEATHER FLORIDA. tobacco education program on constraints model for different racial GIBSON (RPT) to present her DR.RANDY BRAITH (ESS) tobacco knowledge, attitudes, inten- groups at the Canadian Congress research on older women and presented research findings tion, and behavior among elemen- on Leisure Research held in leisure during a conference in about the role of cardiac rehabili- tary school students in four north EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA in July tation in heart failure and the role central Florida counties. Results DR.STEPHEN HOLLAND 2001. Their presentation focused of cardiac transplantation in heart suggested that the program was (RPT) was an invited member of on a retirement-aged women transplantation at a cardiology effective in improving students’ a panel of international academ- project, which looks at the conference in RICCIONE, ITALY knowledge, attitudes, and inten- ics to address international leisure activities and ethics of and at the University of tions toward discontinuing the peace through a tourism work- women 55 and older who reside Bologna in PARMA, ITALY in use of tobacco products. He shop in TAYBET ZAMMAN and in Florida. DRS.ASHTON- November 2001. Dr. Braith’s also co-chaired two sessions at AMMAN,JORDAN. DR.HOLLAND SHAEFFER and GIBSON also research laboratory has pio- this conference: one on health also shared his research at the delivered two presentations at a neered utilization of resistance behavior research-modeling, 8th International Symposium conference in FREMANTLE, exercise training combined with and the other on partnership. on Society and Resources AUSTRALIA. One presentation selected anti-osteoporosis drugs Additionally, DR.CHEN was an Management held in BELLINGHAM, was titled Empowerment and in the prevention and reversal invited speaker on Health WASHINGTON in June 2000. His resistance through competitive of transplant osteoporosis. Education in the United States presentation was titled Balancing wheelchair sport. Specifically, DR.ROBERT BURNS –Past, present and future challenges. biological and sociological impact the presentation focused on (RPT) delivered a presenta- He presented this information through multi-sector fisheries man- the role and meaning of tion on segmentation of out- in CHENGDU, CHINA at the agement in the Gulf of Mexico. wheelchair sport in the lives door recreationists: A compari- Seminar on Health Education DR.MARYBETH HORODYSKI of women paralympic athletes. son of recreationists’ excepta- between the Two Sides of (ESS) gave four research presen- The second presentation conver- tions of experience satisfaction Taiwan Straits in August 2001. tations in PARIS, FRANCE at the sation was with retirement-aged across activities and socio- DR.JOHN CHOW (ESS) 20th International Congress of women about leisure and life. Drs. demographic and trip charac- traveled to Asia to give two Sports Medicine in December Ashton and Gibson also deliv- teristics at the International presentations. In June 2000, 2000. Two presentations cov- ered a version of the presenta- Conference on Monitoring he discussed speed and stroke ered parental and coach awareness tion at the World Leisure and Management of Visitor cycle characteristics during the of head injury risk in American Congress in BILBOA, SPAIN in Flows in Recreational and 100-meter race for paraplegic youth football and soccer and the July 2000. Protected Areas, in VIENNA, athletes at the 18th International incidence of injuries in American Symposium of Biomechanics in DRS.CANDACE ASHTON- AUSTRIA in January 2002. youth football. The results of the Sports in HONG KONG. He also SHAEFFER (RPT) and HEATHER His research explored the investigations suggested that presented on the use of determin- GIBSON (RPT) have been very levels of satisfaction of vari- parents and coaches are not istic models in biomechanics research active on the international front. ous segments of outdoor aware of the serious injuries at the Seoul International Sport This two-year period also recreationists and the nature that can occur in the sports of Science Congress in SEOUL, KOREA included presentations in of relationships between football and soccer. Additional in August 2001. OTTAWA AND ONTARIO, CANADA various customer satisfac- presentations regarded cervical DR.REBECCA CLINE (June 2001) and GLASGOW, tion attributes and overall spine alignment in the immobilized (HSE) was an invited presenter SCOTLAND (July 2000) at the satisfaction. This model of ice hockey player: Radiographic at the International

6 S PRING2002 DR.VIRGINIA NOLAND DR.ROBERT WEILER

analysis before and after helmet Sport Psychology as a Sport removal, as well as a comparison Science and Visions of Sport of the effectiveness of helmet fit dur- Psychology in the Year 2020. ing immobilization in youth and DRS.J.O.SPENGLER (RPT) professional ice hockey players. and Dan Connaughton (ESS) The results suggested that shared their research at the youth ice hockey players do not International Conference on wear properly fitted helmets. Sport and Entertainment DR.CHRISTOPHER JANELLE Business at the UNIVERSITY OF (ESS) presented to the SOUTH CAROLINA. They con- International Society of Sport ducted an analysis of sport promotion, programs, and prac- study for 10 days in GERMANY Psychology in SKIATHOS, GREECE case law using statistics to bet- tice. In addition, visits to gov- every other year, and in alter- on expert performance in sport: cur- ter understand the factors that ernmental agencies provided an nate years, 10 students and sev- rent perspectives and critical issues. influence the outcome of legal overview of German healthcare eral faculty from Darmstadt He discussed how experts attain cases where a participant is systems. Drs. Weiler and Noland spend 10 days studying at UF. expertise in a given domain, alleged to have assumed the traveled with faculty and stu- During the summer of 2000, and how both environmental risk of engaging in sport activity. dents from the College of Public DRS.DAVE FLEMING and DAN and biological factors are con- DR.CHRIS STOPKA (ESS) Health at the University of South CONNAUGHTON (ESS) traveled sidered as related to the psy- presented research findings in Florida and the College of with the students to DARMSTADT, chology of sport. 2000 at the International World Education at Southern Illinois GERMANY. The program is fully DR.JIUNN-JYE SHEU (HSE) Congress and Exposition on University. supported by a German busi- presented research on two dif- Disabilities hosted by ATLANTA. DR.CHARLES WILLIAMS, nessman associated with ferent topics at the Sixth Her presentations included: Associate Dean, provided pre- Darmstadt and the program has International Congress of Achieving the ultra-stretch: A implementation training for the been in operation for 10 years. Behavioral Medicine in method of achieving flexibility and Department of Defense in The other program, established BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. One was fitness for everyone and adapted Europe and Pacific areas for in 1998, is with RPT and the Social construction, understanding equipment for people with disabili- high school physical education University of Western Sydney in and contextual antecedents of pap ties in physical education, recreation teachers. The purpose of train- SYDNEY, AUSTRIA. It is for under- smear screening among young and other life sports, games, and ing was to provide high school graduate students specializing women: A quantitative structural activities. She followed up on teachers instructional strategies in travel, tourism, or commer- model. He also discussed these presentations in the 2001 to enable students to achieve cial recreation. Six students Psychosocial antecedents of selected conference on both of these top- DoDEA Physical Education from RPT have attended UWS dietary behaviors among sixth grade ics. She stated a clear global Performance Standards. The and seven students from UWS Taiwanese children. DR.SHEU implication of this research is pre-implementation sessions have attended UF-RPT. also gave the keynote speech that this information applies to were held in GARMISCH, about Emergency care by school not only people with disabilities GERMANY and TOKYO, JAPAN. Recruiting International nurses in school settings: Experience but also all humankind. He also gave a presentation at Students from the U.S. at the 2001 Annual DRS.ROBERT WEILER and the XVII World Conference on Currently, 53 international Conference of the Association of VIRGINIA NOLAND traveled to Health Promotion and Health students are enrolled in the School Nurses of Taiwan in COLOGNE, GERMANY to partici- Education in Paris, France on College, which breaks down to TAIPEI, TAIWAN. pate in the 4th Health Education using the web to safely promote 20 undergraduates, 17 master’s, DR.ROBERT SINGER was the and Injury Prevention wellness with youth. and 16 Ph.D. students. These keynote speaker at the 2001 Partnership Course and Field students come from the International Sport Science Conference (May-June, 2001). Developing International Ascension Islands, Australia, Conference: Sport Psychology Dr. Robert Weiler also presented Exchange Programs Brazil, Canada, Finland, Hong and Sport Management organ- a paper. The conference focused Currently, the College has Kong, Israel, India, Jamaica, ized by the School of Sports on international health educa- two formal student exchange Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Science, Chulalongkorn tion and involved visiting programs. One is with the Poland, Spain, Sweden, University, BANGKOK, THAILAND, health agencies in Germany and University of Darmstadt Thailand, Turkey, and the August 2001. He also delivered Belgium to exchange information (Germany) where 10 students United Kingdom. two lectures: The Significance of related to health education, and two faculty from ESS

P ERFORMANCE 7 Lake Wauburg

A JOURNEY FROM PAST

TO PRESENT by Lindy Brounley

ravel back to an era “Camp Wauburg,” although flocked to the Lake for picnics, particular, was under enormous when air-condition- only eight miles south of cam- swimming, and outdoor recre- strain. Additionally, North pus as the crow flies, was an ation. Shore’s Cypress Lodge – said to ing and paved high- adventurous half-day journey on By 1982, the 72-acre Lake be an old mess hall transported ways don’t exist. In a sugar-sand Indian trail that Wauburg South Park, acquired to the Park from Camp Blanding traversed the eastern rim of this time and place, mosqui- by Student Government from in the late 1930s – had suffered T Paynes Prairie. For many years, the University Athletic significant damage over the toes the size of steamboats University of Florida students Association in 1963, was devel- years from insects and exposure enjoyed Lake Wauburg for pic- cruise the dusk, and mule oped for student use. For this and was in desperate need of nicking, swimming, and outdoor purpose, the Student repair. Something had to be wagons are the most com- recreation. Beauty contests Government raised $225,000 in done, and fast. A renovation (once the University went co-ed mon mode of local trans- special request funds for the project for North Park was initi- in 1947), boating regattas, and project and the investment facili- ated with four critical priorities portation. The year is 1918 balmy summer fun were wel- tated the construction of two identified: 1. Upgrade the infra- and the University of Florida come diversions from the daily large pavilions, restrooms, a structure, (pipes, well, and sep- grind of class and study on is the state of Florida’s boathouse, and docks. The tic); 2. Build a new ADA accessi- campus. architecture selected for the new ble restroom closer to the swim- fledgling 12-year-old univer- Despite the popularity of the structures was based on the ming area; 3. Remodel and ren- Lake Wauburg Park, it was sity, consisting of a handful “Florida Cracker” tradition of ovate the Cypress Lodge; and 4. closed in 1970 due to lack of high-ceilings, hipped metal Build a new shelter for the Park’s of gothic brick buildings funding and deteriorating facili- roofs, and pole-barn construc- boats. and fewer than 2,000 male ties. Lake Wauburg was re- tion. Both North and South The North Park renovation opened in 1974 under the con- students. It was also in 1918 parks were operated as one project began in 1998, and was trol of the College of Health and recreational facility by the completed in 2000 at a total cost the year the University Human Performance, Division of Recreational Sports of $770,000. The new structures YMCA purchased 20 acres Department of Intramural and funded through Student were designed to be consistent Athletics and Recreation now of land on the northern Government. with the ‘Florida Cracker’ archi- known as the Division of By the mid-1990s, the Lake tecture of the South Shore pavil- shore of Lake Wauburg for Recreational Sports. Funding to Wauburg North and South Shore ions and boathouse. The bath- the landmark purpose of support the Park was provided parks were providing recreation- rooms are completely accessi- by Student Government through student recreation. al opportunities to more than ble, feature changing rooms and a reserve fee allocation matched 70,000 visitors a year from the showers, and use the natural by University and private dona- University’s students, faculty, air-cooling dynamics of convec- tions. The Park facilities were and staff. The infrastructure of tion with high ceilings and a repaired, and students again Lake Wauburg North Shore, in heat-drawing cupola design.

8 S PRING2002 A sewage treatment operation One other development for Wauburg.” Indeed, the new What’s next for Lake with new pipes, lift stations and Lake Wauburg North Shore is High Ropes Course and Wauburg? Director Bill James enlarged drainage fields was the recently completed new Climbing Wall at Lake Wauburg envisions new sailing lockers for placed away from the shoreline Director’s Residence. The old South Shore are monumental the Sailing Club, remodeling the and a deep-water well was director’s house is a small, proof of point. In late 1998, boathouse and old restroom at drilled to accommodate water wood-frame building nestled on members of Student North Park, and installation of demand. A new two-story boat- the southeast edge of the Park. Government enjoyed a high a new Gatehouse entrance. house was constructed over the The old house was brought to ropes course experience at A swimming pool may also water with decking and boat the Park in the late-1930s, possi- another facility and were, there- be in the works. These additions slips below and an observation bly from Camp Blanding, and it fore, very receptive when former would join the existing recre- tower above covered by a high, has not weathered the decades Division of Recreational Sports ational opportunities that hipped metal roof. gracefully. The wood flooring in Director M.B. Chafin and associ- include the ever popular water One of the most challenging some parts of the house is in ate director Dr. Doug DeMichele, skiing activities using the donat- aspects of this project was the such poor condition that a for- approached them about ed 2002 orange and blue Malibu renovation of the Cypress Lodge. mer Park director actually fell installing a course at Lake ski boat (also used by the UF Ski The old Lodge was, in the words four feet to the ground below Wauburg South. Club); the pontoon boat donated of Director Bill James, “a big when he sat down on the toilet In Fall of 1999, Student by UF Alumni and College of barn with a fireplace.” During and the floor gave way beneath Government enthusiastically Health and Human Performance renovations, all rotted wood was him. Such events make for a col- allocated $250,000 for the con- benefactor, B.K. Stevens; sailing replaced while preserving the orful Park history, but don’t lend struction of the 40-foot High using the Sunfish, Hobie-Cat, beautiful original rough cypress themselves well to acceptable Ropes Tower and Ground and Laser sailboats; Canoeing paneling inside the building. living conditions for the Park Course, completed May of 2001, and Kayaking; paddle-boating; The screened porch overlooking directors. With that in mind, and the 50-foot Climbing Wall sand volleyball; or just plain old the lake was enclosed, and new College of Health and Human which was completed late sun-and-fun on the beach at restrooms and an outdoor sitting Performance Dean Patrick Bird November of 2001. Patrick Cole, Lake Wauburg. deck were constructed. Air-con- allocated money in 2000 for the Lake Wauburg’s assistant direc- Not too much has changed in ditioning and a full kitchen were construction of a modern tor, believes, “The climbing wall the 84 years since Lake Wauburg also installed, enabling the Director’s Residence, which, by will provide a new dynamic Park’s inception. The University Lodge to be more fully utilized the way, has cement foundations high adventure program for stu- of Florida boasts a diverse stu- for student and staff functions and sub-flooring. dent participation that is tuned dent population of more than such as retreats and banquets. As Director Bill James states, more to traditional individual, 47,000 people from all corners of The aged roof of the lodge was “One of the things that keeps me open recreation. The High the globe and has grown to a replaced with a green-painted excited by my job is that there is Ropes Tower and Low-initiatives world class research institute metal roof to complete the meld- always something going on here. Ground Course, however, while situated on more than 2,000 ing of modern amenities with The University, College, and still high-adventure, are focused acres of campus. But mosqui- traditional design. Student Government are very on group recreation and team- toes the size of steamboats still supportive of building and building.” The High Ropes cruise the woodlands surround- improvement projects at Lake Course and Climbing Wall are ing Lake Wauburg, and students the crown still flock to the water for recre- jewels of ation and sport in spite of them. Lake As Assistant Director Patrick Wauburg Cole mused, “Really, a lot hasn’t South Shore, changed, which makes Lake joining the Wauburg so nice. Wholesome Assistant outdoor fun is still the empha- Director’s sis; picnics, swimming… just Residence, with more modern amenities.” Disk Golf That’s the beauty of Lake Course, Wauburg, and we wouldn’t want Picnic to change a thing. Pavilions, and boating facilities.

P ERFORMANCE 9 Spotlight STEVE SPURRIER by Laura A. Schmid f Steve Spurrier

In an interview last fall, the College of Yet this gridiron soldier of faith comes had lived in the Health and Human Performance’s most from humble beginnings. The son of a 49-14 famous alumnus said, “I guess I was a type of preacher man, Spurrier is the youngest of the player that wanted to take the last shot if the Rev. John Graham Spurrier, Jr. and Marjorie age of gladia- game was tied and wanted the outcome Spurrier’s three children. Born in Miami I depending on me. Didn’t always work out, Beach in 1945, he grew up living the nomadic but I certainly welcomed that opportunity.” but loving life of a preacher’s family. His tors, he might have 55-6 While Florida Football Coach Spurrier father was called to serve congregations in the may not have conquered the world, he con- East Tennessee mountains, landing in Johnson quered one of the most demanding turfs in City for Steve Spurrier’s high school years. It been a conquering college football, the Swamp, a place many was here that his athletic career took off. A 44-10 consider the toughest college football confer- three-sport star in high school, Spurrier ence, the Southeastern Conference. He has excelled in baseball and basketball long before Maximus, like the led the Florida Gators to six SEC titles and the he became a football star. His baseball team 1996 National Championship. Along the way, won two state championships, and he was character in the he has amassed a terrific list of achievements, point guard for his basketball team. 52-0 leading many to call him the greatest coach in Spurrier was courted by colleges all over collegiate history. the country, but decided he wanted to play in recent popular film, THESE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: the SEC, which he felt was the best conference. • The most coaching victories in The University of Florida was one of the late- Division I-A in the first 11 seasons comers to the courting game, but then-Coach Gladiator. 4Spurrier4-15 at a school for the 1990-2000 decade; Ray Graves discovered a perk he could offer • SEC coach with the best win percent- that may have been the final selling point —a age in league games (.871, 81-12); golf course. The university had just bought a has the knack for ris- • The only major college coach in the golf course and Spurrier was keenly interested 20th century to win 100 games in his in learning to play golf. So he came to Florida, 20-23 first 10 years at a school; and the rest, as they say, is history. After ing up to face any • The only SEC coach to win at least 10 deciding against playing both baseball and games for six straight years (1993-1998); football during his first year at UF, Spurrier • SEC Coach with the second highest went on to carve out a stellar collegiate foot- enemy against71-13 the amount of outright league champi- ball career under the mentorship of Graves, onships (6); becoming a three-year starting quarterback, a • The third most “winningest” coach first team All-American selection in 1965 and odds and win. in SEC history (.815). 1966, and 1966 SEC Player of the Year. Steve Spurrier “brought to the football Spurrier later played for the San Francisco program a winning, positive attitude for fans, 49ers for nine years and the Tampa Bay Bucs in 54-17 athletes, faculty, and students,” said Norm their first year, in 1976, before beginning his Carlson, Assistant Athletic Director of the coaching career. He was quarterbacks assistant University Athletic Association. Carlson also coach at Florida, Georgia Tech, and Duke, pointed out that Spurrier created a first-class before heading to the pros to lead the Tampa football program that wins championships, Bay Bandits of the United States Football something no coach at Florida had done League, from 1983-1985. After the USFL was 37-13 before. disbanded, Spurrier returned to Duke for three Spurrier is the only Heisman Tropy recipi- years, a school to which he still retains immense ent to coach another Heisman Trophy recipi- loyalty, before finally coming back to UF as the ent, Danny Wuerffel. Spurrier received his head coach. 32-34 trophy in 1966, and Wuerffel received his 30 Spurrier believed that coaching Florida years later, in 1996, the same year he led the was a huge responsibility. “We share the Florida Gators to the National Championship. game, but we have a responsibility, first of all

10 S PRING2002 FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT (SEATED ON THE GROUND) - GRANDSONS JAKE MOODY, DAVIS KING, TREY KING AND SON SCOTTY SPURRIER SEATED (MIDDLE ROW) DAUGHTER AMY MOODY HOLDING SON KYLE MOODY, WIFE JERRI SPURRIER HOLDING GRANDSON GAVIN SPURRIER, COACH SPURRIER HOLDING GRANDDAUGHTER EMMA SPURRIER AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW MELISSA SPURRIER HOLDING GRANDSON LUKE SPURRIER STANDING (BACK ROW) SON-IN-LAW JAY MOODY, DAUGHTER LISA KING, SON-IN-LAW EMERSON KING AND SON STEVE SPURRIER, JR. PHOTO BY: GAY SHARP PHOTOGRAPHY

to ourselves, our teammates, our family, but recalled learning from McCachren also to all the Gators that are coming to pay a hand-strengthening technique their money and watch and cheer for the that involved throwing a basket- Florida team,” he said. He added that he ball against the wall back and forth thinks it’s important that the Gators played rapidly a hundred times. Spurrier their best and tried to win every time. continues to use this training tech- Despite this responsibility, Spurrier said, nique with the Florida quarter- “I believe I have more fun coaching than I did backs on a regular basis. Coach Spurrier emphasized a family-like as a player.” He states that it can be frustrat- As for the Gator credentials of Spurrier’s atmosphere with the Gator football coaches ing at times, but very rewarding also. Getting family, his wife Jerri received her degree from to see “your players excel, achieve, accom- ESS, specializing in exercise physiology, and players, much like the adopted family plish the most or the best that their ability although she loves the wellness and medical Maximus formed with his fellow gladiators. allows, that’s most satisfying to me,” he said. aspects of exercise, too. A coach in her own “Creating a family atmosphere among the This homespun gladiator may be fierce way, she currently teaches two hour-and-a- coaches and players is very important. Most on the gridiron, but he believes honesty, fair- half classes five days a week at the of the family stuff comes naturally, however, ness, even-temperedness, and competitive- Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. These in that we don’t work at it,” Spurrier said in ness are characteristics that make a person classes range from aerobics and tai bo to kick- UF’s Blueprint for Success section of the Florida great. Yet he sees being a friend to all and a boxing and stretching. She hopes to teach Football 2001 Media Guide. “It’s nice to belong person that’s fun to be around as important, Pilates eventually, as well. She remained to a group, a family, a team, and that doesn’t too. “A person that’s fun to be around, those involved with the college by leading classes have to end when you quit playing here.” are my kind of people,” Coach Spurrier said. in the weeklong Gator Life program offered Both Coach Spurrier and his wife share a Like Maximus, however, this warrior to seniors over 50 for several years. strong belief in the importance of giving grandfather of triplets is devoted to his fami- Lisa, the older daughter, received her back to their college and UF, especially if one ly. This includes his wife of 35 years, Jerri, BSESS in Physical Education in 1991. She is fortunate enough to be in a position to do and four children: Lisa, Amy, Steve Jr. married Emerson King, also a graduate of so. While Spurrier notes that he has been (Bubba), and Scotty. Married since the the college of Health and Human lucky to be in such a position, Jerri points beginning of Spurrier’s senior year at UF, Performance. They have two sons, Trey and out that to give back doesn’t have to be a lot. Jerri Spurrier claims their marriage works Davis. Amy, the younger daughter, graduat- “I think it’s very important, even if it’s very well because “He doesn’t tell me how to ed with a BS in Psychology in 1992 and mar- little,” she says. Jerri adds that many people cook and I don’t tell him how to coach.” ried Jay Moody, who graduated from UF’s are unaware of the many things her husband Another reason for their successful partner- College of Accounting and is now a CPA. does for the university, noting that his gen- ship may be her agreement with her hus- They also have two sons, Jake and Kyle. erosity began when he gave to the Women’s band’s belief in honesty as the most impor- Steve Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps by Club to help support women’s sports. tant trait a person should have, but tem- playing football in college for Duke At the time of this interview, fall 2001, pered with kindness. She says the best way University. While an assistant coach for the Spurrier noted that he had been at the to describe being married to Steve Spurrier is Florida Gators after graduation, he received University of Florida for 12 years and hoped “not boring.” In a 1999 interview with St. a Master’s in Sports Management through to stay for five or six more. Petersburg Times sportswriter Hubert HHP. He now coaches wide receivers on the As we now know, Spurrier decided to Mizell, Jerri portrayed her husband as a car- University of Oklahoma’s football team. He begin his NFL coaching career with the ing husband, father, and granddad who pos- and his wife, Melissa, became the proud par- Washington Redskins in 2002. He will sesses a light-hearted sense of humor. ents of triplets in January 2001. They have always remain part of the Gator family. Atrue Gator family, almost every family two boys, Gavin and Luke, and bestowed member has shown their devotion to the the first granddaughter on Steve and Jerri, Spurrier personal background information cour- University of Florida by attending the uni- Emma Starr Spurrier. Spurrier’s youngest tesy of the Lakeland ledger 1996 series,“Spurrier: versity, several within the College of Health son, Scotty, is a 14-year-old ninth-grader and The #1 Gator,” by Logan Mabe and Mike Cobb. and Human Performance. Coach Spurrier an active athlete. Like his father and brother led the way in receiving a degree in Physical before him, he loves and plays football. But Education. Scotty also adores ice hockey, a sport he One of his favorite instructors was then- plays along with basketball and soccer. Track basketball coach Jim McCachren. Spurrier is another sport in which he participates.

P ERFORMANCE 11 SARTICLESHORT

Recreation, Parks and Ottawa was vibrant, with the trees in their prime season of leaf changing. The atmosphere Tourism: Re-Accreditation of the conference was socially and educationally motivating. A few of the sessions that were espe- ccording to the Chair of the Department cially informative focused on a model for aca- of Recreation, Parks and Tourism, he has demic success for the college student, writing a Anever observed a unanimous vote by the handbook for the academic advisor, advisor train- National Recreation and Parks Association ing, using research to inform practice, advising Council on Accreditation for re-accreditation with students interested in study abroad, and student no conditions, and on top of that - commenda- recruitment and retention. Next year, the tions. Dr. Stephen Anderson has been with the National Conference will be held in Salt Lake council for 15 years; he has reviewed a number of City, Utah. self-studies and visited a number of parks and by Stephanie Revelli recreation programs throughout the country, but he has never witnessed such agreement. The Maurice Edmonds: Council on Accreditation reviewed 18 programs at the recent NRPA conference; however, only two A Forever Champion were accredited in all four options. Some pro- grams were not re-accredited, some were given thletics have never been far from U.S. strict conditions, many were handed recommen- Army Major General Maurice O. (Maury) dations, and only a few were given commenda- AEdmonds’ heart throughout his career. tions. The Department of Recreation, Parks and He began his lifelong support for Gator football Tourism received four commendations: strong when he was appointed assistant manager of the institutional support for the program; diversity of football team by coach Bob Woodruff in 1949. He faculty; outstanding and supportive learning continues to serve on the advisory board for the environment, responsive to the changes in the College and was very actively involved in the profession; and a strong linkage to the profession- steering committee for the College’s “It’s al delivery system as shown through the intern- Performance that Counts” capital campaign. This ship program. Overall, the University of year, he demonstrated his loyalty in yet another Florida’s program had the most positive review. unique way: as UF 2001 Homecoming Parade Congratulations RPT. Marshall. He was selected from a long list of UF alumni to open and lead the Homecoming Parade held Friday, November 2, 2001. The homecoming theme was “Forever Champions.” HHP Academic Advisors’ NACADA Experience President Charles Young honored Edmonds with the title of Distinguished Alumnus at UF aren Berryman (ESS) and Stephanie 2000 commencement ceremony. He graduated Revelli (RPT) attended the 25th National from the University of Florida in 1953 with a KConference on Academic Advising held Bachelor’s degree in physical education and in Ottawa, Ontario. The theme for the conference health. He cannot say he has planned every path was “Discover the Many Voices.” Karen and his life has taken; he did not know he would Stephanie noted their reasons for attending were become a major general in the U.S. Army nor the to become abreast of current research relative to 2001 UF Homecoming Parade grand marshal. academic advising, learn about other academic However, Edmonds has had a very successful advising models and applications, and to net- military career, which was capped by promotion work. Over 1,600 student services professionals to major general and selection as Deputy Chief of attended the conference. Staff for Training for the Army. He and his wife, Jane Edmonds, now live in Ponte Vedra Beach with their dog, Gator.

12 S PRING2002 has led several promotional efforts to raise Paula has received numerous distinctions public awareness of the need to donate and honors. She was selected to serve at the blood, organs, bone marrow, and other life- International Olympic Academy in Olympia, giving gifts. The cross-country “Five Points Greece in 1973. She was listed in Community of Life” bike ride is but one example of such Leaders of America in 1971, Outstanding promotion efforts. Young Women of America in 1974, and EDMONDS’ QUICK TAKES Who’s Who of American Women in the 1979- Perry, who was elected to the Florida 80 editions. She was on the nominating com- COLOR THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU? Blue House of Representatives from District 22 last mittee for the Women’s Sports’ Foundation CHILDHOOD IDOL? The Lone Ranger year, continues to serve as an Executive Hall of Fame; served as Chair of the WHITE OR WHEAT? White…all the way Committee member of the College’s Nominating Committee for the North LAST CD YOUBOUGHT? Scottish bagpipe Advisory Council. Despite the many changes American Society for Sport History; and in compilation in his schedule and the added special legisla- 1985, was the John R. Betts Lecturer at the WHO REALLY SHOT KENNEDY? Oswald…alone! tive sessions, he has not lessoned his leader- North American Society for Sport History. WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A KLONDIKE BAR? ship and involvement in the Council. Then, in 1986 she was the U.S. Olympic Maybe kill… Committee Representative to the Olympic WHAT DOES “TEN HUT”ACTUALLY MEAN? Academy in Toronto. And in 1987, she was Aberration of attention Dr. Paula Welch Retires selected as the College of Health and Human WHO WOULD WIN IN A CAGE MATCH,GENERAL Performance Teacher of the Year. SCHWARTZKOPF OR COLIN POWELL? he is a woman who was ahead of her Schwartzkopf time – a leader in women’s sports, a Professor Paul Welch retires as a leader ‘NSYNC OR BACKSTREET BOYS? Backstreet writer, a teacher and researcher, a in the field of sports history. She brings WHO WAS COOLER,NATALIE ON THE FACTS OF S Gator of distinction. Paula Welch retired in honor to her department, and has earned LIFE OR RUDY ON THE COSBY SHOW? Rudy! June, 2001, after 27 years of service and ded- the affection and respect of her many stu- HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR COFFEE? Just cream ication. But the recognition of her hard dents. Bravo, Paula! and sugar work will continue for generations to come. BEST SONG FROM THE 80’S? I can’t even remember last week, ha ha Paula began her higher education at UF Tennis Coach, FAVORITE DRINK? Martini straight up with a twist Florida State University, where she obtained WHAT SUBJECT WERE YOU BEST AT IN HIGH her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Bill Potter, Dies at 82 SCHOOL? History Shortly after she obtained her master’s WEIRDEST HAIRCUT YOU’VE EVER HAD? The degree at Peabody College in Nashville, she ill Potter, who coached UF men’s “High & Tight”…short top, shaved sides! moved to Eastern Kentucky University in tennis, died in July after battling a HOW MUCH WOOD COULD A WOODCHUCK Richmond. She chose the University of Blengthy illness. He was 82 years old. ACTUALLY CHUCK? I have no idea North Carolina at Greensboro as the school Potter coached the Gators for 26 seasons where she would complete her dissertation, from 1952-1977, compiling a 415-122-2 Reprint from the Alligator 11/9/01 The Emergence of Women in the Summer record (.772 win percentage), making him Olympics. Paula returned to Florida in by far the most winningest coach in the pro- Perry McGriff is Honored 1974, where she was hired as an Assistant gram’s history. He was named SEC Coach Professor at the University of Florida of the Year five times, winning the honor in tate Representative Perry McGriff was 1968, ’69, ’73, ’75 and ’77. Potter led the honored with an Outstanding Although a great deal of Paula’s time Gators to four team SEC championships SAchievement Award by the American was spent in teaching and research, she was (1961, ’68, ’69, and ’75) and five, top-10 Association able to co-author five books: Elementary national finishes. Five of Potter’s teams lost of Blood School Physical Education: A Teaching Guide; only one match in a season. He will Banks. History of American Physical Education and be an inductee of the UAA Hall of Fame McGriff has Sport; Lady Gators…Simply the Best; Silver and Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Hall donated 31 Era, Golden Moments; and Four Centuries of of Fame. gallons of Sports in America. Her books are quite suc- blood over cessful and captured nearly a century of the years and women’s sports.

P ERFORMANCE 13 During ership conference at Camp ASCCA-Easter this time, Seals, in Jackson Gap, Alabama. Camp Fran also ASCCA is a beautiful facility situated on served on 230 acres along Alabama’s largest man- the boards made recreational lake, Lake Martin. The of numer- Camp consists of air-conditioned buildings, ous local, an education center and lodge, a large din- state, and ing hall, a challenge and ropes course, a national gymnasium, a swimming pool, two lighted organiza- tennis courts, and a lakefront area for walk- tions and ing and picture taking. she attained the presidency of the National HHP Advisory Council Recreation and Park Association and the In 1999 Southern District invited stu- National Association of State Park dents from across the United States to par- Member Receives Directors. In tribute to her leadership, the ticipate in this exciting leadership develop- National Sporting Goods Association Federal Appointment ment opportunity. In October 2000 the first awarded the prestigious 1999 “State Parks official National Student Leadership Gold Medal” to Florida’s state park system, Conference was held. National and District resident Bush appointed Fran recognizing it as the best state park system AAHPERD Associations as well as state Mainella, an Advisory Council mem- in all 50 states. AHPERDs were invited to send student del- ber, to serve as the 16th Director of P egates to participate. Contributions from the National Park Service on June 4, 2001. “She is passionate about her work; she’s sponsors, AAHPERD, and from Camp Her nomination (Summer 2001) was praised a real go-getter,” said Sandy Cook, Wakulla ASCCA enabled the conference to be pro- by environmental and recreation officials, Springs State Park director. vided at no charge to 100 selected students. who said she is good at getting opposing sides to work together. The United States is generally credited Over the seven-year history of the stu- with having the best National Park System dent leadership conference, the University “She brings a problem-solving mind-set in the world and Fran is poised to lead the of Florida’s College of Health and Human to the directorship,” said Manley Fuller, way into the new millennium. We are very Performance has had student leaders select- President of the Florida Federation of proud of her and look forward to maintain- ed for participation in six of seven years. Wildlife. ing our working relationship with her. Dr. Jill Varnes, Professor of Health Science by Laura A. Schmid Education and past President of SDAAH- Fran resigned from the Advisory PERD and AAHPERD, has been a member Council during the fall due to her nomina- of the leadership faculty team since the pro- tion. She is now the first female director of gram’s inception. UF/HHP delegates to the the National Park Service, overseeing 84 2001 conference included Exercise and million acres of parkland at 384 national National Student Sport Sciences Physical Education majors park units across the U.S. and 20,000 Leadership Conference Jimmy McCullers of Live Oak and Abie employees. The areas are as diverse as the Schwab of Perry sponsored by the Florida Everglades National Park, Statue of Liberty, (NSLC) - HHP Students AHPERD; Health Science Education majors Yellowstone National Park, and the Grand Are Delegates To AAH- Sonia Sharma of Port Charlotte and Julia Canyon. PERD Varnes of Gainesville, sponsored by the American Association for Health Education. Fran was director of the Florida Division of Recreation and Parks in Tallahassee from ince 1995 the Southern District of the After a six hour drive the group arrived 1998 through 2001. Her role involved over- American Alliance for Health, Physical at Camp ASCCA, and so began a long seeing the administration of 155 state parks Education, Recreation, and Dance event filled three days designed to prepare consisting of more than 500,000 acres. S (AAHPERD) has sponsored a student lead-

14 S PRING2002 participants for leadership opportunities in tance of team work to accomplish any chal- physical education, health promotion, and lenge. When it came time for the team education, fitness, sports, dance, and recre- building activities it was no longer about ation. The Leadership Conference proved one person, but about the whole team. For to be a combination of learning, hard work, Abbie Schwab, “it wasn’t just about teamwork, skill building, and developing whether I trusted my teammates, but did (what are likely to be) lifelong friendships. they trust me? We learned about each other and from each other in order to complete Participants had the privilege of inter- the challenge.” acting with Southern District and AAH- PERD leaders in both classroom and activi- “I think this weekend taught us a lot ty based programs. Past-AAHPERD about ourselves, and how we interact with President Lucinda Adams, a 1960 Olympic others,” noted Julia Varnes. “We made gold medallist in track and field shared not wonderful friends and met a lot of differ- only her gold medal, but spoke of the dedi- ent leaders in a less formal atmosphere.” cation and commitment necessary to accom- Sonia Sharma agreed, “To say the least, it plish any goal. Current AAHPERD was a very inspiring weekend!” Abbie, President and HHP graduate, Glenn Roswal Julia, and Sonia all agree with Jimmy’s final (MA ’74), the organizer for the conference, comment, “The 2001 National Student challenged the participants to be advocates Leadership Conference was one of the for active healthy lifestyles and to step up greatest experiences of my life.” to leadership opportunities. by Dr. Jill Varnes

According to Jimmy McCullers, “Prior TOP TO BOTTOM: to going to the Leadership Conference, I JULIE RAY VARNES TRIES OUT THE ROPE COURSE. had a strong desire to be a physical educa- tor who taught students unique and fun CLOCKWISE: JIMMY MCCULLERS,ABBIE SCHWAF,SONIA SHARMA, CONFERENCE ways of participating in a variety of sports FACULTY MENTOR JILL VARNES, AND JULIA and living a healthy, active lifestyle. RAE VARNES.

However, I had concerns about how I could FACULTY AND STUDENTS REPRESENTING be that unique teacher. Attending the SOUTHERN DISTICT ATTENDEES. Leadership Conference gave me the oppor- tunity to hear from current professionals and future professionals like myself…pre- senters who gave me many new ideas of how I might become that unique physical educator.”

The NSLC experiences are designed to challenge participants while teaching them essential leadership skills, the most essential skill of which is self-confidence. Through a ropes challenge course consisting of walk- ing ropes and wires, zip lines, and team building activities of trust falls, wall climb- ing, and more, participants felt a sense of accomplishment and recognized the impor-

P ERFORMANCE 15 RESEARCH PRESENTA

HHP FACULTY CITIES/COUNTRIES VISITED WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS

Alberta, Canada Bologna, Italy Cologne, Germany Garmisch, Germany Amman, Jordan Brazil Czechoslovakia Hong Kong, China Bangkok, Thailand Brisbane, Australia Darmstadt, Germany Maui, Hawaii Bari, Italy Cairo, Egypt Edmonton, Canada Madrid, Spain Belgium Cebu, Philippines Finland Munich, Germany Bilboa, Spain Chengdu, China Fremantle, Western Australia Nepal

16 S PRING2002 ATIONS LOCATIONS

Paris, France Skiathos, Greece Taybet, Zamman Parma, Italy Seoul, Korea Tokyo, Japan Queenstown, New Zealand Singapore Uganda Riccione, Italy Sydney, Austria Vancouver, Canada Russia Switzerland Vienna, Austria Scotland Taipei City, Taiwan

P ERFORMANCE 17 Development FISCAL 2001

Report by Travis Grantham

rom July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 the If you wish to give back to your alma mater, College received 704 private gifts, I assure you that through some form of planned totaling $514,257. Of this $339,104 giving we can meet your needs and those of the was in cash, and $175,153 was given College. Below, for example, are a few of the dif- as pledges and expectancies. Thanks ferent types of estate planning tools available to toF this generosity, we are able to meet impor- help accomplish your financial goals for you tant College needs such as providing financial family, friends, and your College. assistance to students, updating laboratory equipment, enhancing student professional Will development activities, funding stipends for Gift Annuity/Deferred Gift Annuity computer software for teaching and research, Pooled Income Funds and supporting our Advisory Council activities Gifts of Stocks/Bonds as well as increasing communication with Gifts of Life Insurance alumni and friends. Charitable Trusts Endowment Funds However, we still have unmet needs. These Gifts of Appreciated Real Estate include additional PhD Fellowships, which require an initial commitment of $100,000 (with If you would like additional information a $50,000 match from the state), funding for lab- about the college or estate planning, please con- oratory equipment, and unrestricted funds that tact me at: help the College seize new opportunities and to meet sudden challenges -- such as the current Travis Grantham state and national economic “recession.” College of Health & Human Performance University of Florida Our goal for fiscal year 2001-2002 is $500,000 PO Box 118200 in cash and $600,000 in pledges --- a very strong Gainesville, FL 32611-8200 goal but reachable if we all do our small part. voice: (352) 392-7612 ext 1225 email: [email protected] Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of meeting many College alumni. Virtually all have said how much they enjoyed their time at the University of Florida and how the College pre- pared them for their careers.

18 S PRING2002 acts Faculty Facts Faculty Facts by Jean F. Mullen ulty FactsFaculty Facts

DR.RUTH ALEXANDER (ESS) The major goal for the project is Attentional Biases” and also at Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa, spoke at the Conference for the to identify why we lose muscle the Association for the Lisbon, Portugal. He also pre- Society of Legal Issues in Sport and other cells with age. The Advancement of Applied Sport sented on “The Significance of and Activity on the Legal Issues principal investigator is DR. Psychology titled: “Failures of Sport Psychology as a Sport of Using Logos and Trademarks CHRISTIAAN LEEUWENBURGH, Mental Control and Attempts to Science” and “Visions of Sport Disparaging to Native an Assistant Professor in the Self-Regulate in Sport.” Psychology in the Year 2020” at Americans. Department of Exercise & Sport the International Sport Sciences Sciences and DR.SCOTT DR.THOMAS KAMINSKI (ESS) Conference. DR.RANDY BRAITH (CES) POWERS, the Director of the accompanied the University of received a Biomedical Research Center for Exercise Science, is Florida women’s soccer team on DANIELLE SYMONS-DOWNS (ESS Grant from the state of Florida the co-investigator. their European trip to England graduate student) and DR. Department of Health to study and Holland in August. He ROBERT SINGER (ESS) presented a novel type of osteoporosis in Following M.B. CHAFIN’S served as an athletic training “ The Application of Goal lung transplant recipients that is retirement, a national search consultant to the team providing Setting and Implementation caused by medications the was held for the position of sports health care to the athletes. Intentions to Exercise” a poster patients must take to prevent Director of Recreational Sports. presentation at the annual meet- organ rejection. DR.GLENN HANLEY (RPT) DR.MILLEDGE MURPHEY (ESS) ing of the Association for the assumed the position in was recently presented mem- Advancement of Applied Sport DR.JAMES CAURAUGH (CES) January. Dr. Hanley received bership in the order of Psychology in Orlando, Florida. and colleagues from UF’s his Doctor of Philosophy in Kentucky Colonels for long College of Health Professions Recreation and Leisure Services time service to Masonic benevo- DR.PAULA WELCH presented determined whether a small from the University of Oregon. lent organizations and Shriners “The Meaning of F Club: Past electrical stimulus could acti- His Bachelor of Science in crippled children’s hospitals. and Present” at the Womens vate arm muscles to perform Business Administration is from Sportsfest. Paula also retired their usual tasks. The findings Florida Southern College, and DR.SCOTT POWERS (CES) after 27 years of service to the were published in the June issue his Master of Science is in received a grant titled “Exercise- Department of Exercise and of Stroke: Journal of the American Leisure Services from Florida induced myocardial protection Sport Sciences, the College, and Heart Association. State University. against ischemia-reperfusion UF. DR.MORGAN PIGG was mas- injury.” The objective of this ter of ceremonies for a reception DR.DAN CONNAUGHTON (ESS) grant is to determine the mecha- and dinner held on May 18th at and DR.J.O.SPRENGLER (RPT) DR.HEATHER HAUSENBLAS nism(s) responsible for the the UF Hotel and Conference were granted a Scientist (ESS) and three graduate stu- endurance exercise-induced car- Center. Guest speakers included Development Award test dents, BECKY ELLIS GARDNER, diac protection during a heart DRS.RUTH ALEXANDER,DAN “Automated External DANIELLE SYMONS-DOWNS, attack. Scott also received a CONNAUGHTON,GREGG Defibrillators: Analysis of Usage AND BETH FALLON presented Florida Biomedical research BENNETT,JILL VARNES,DALE and Factors Related to Non- research at the American grant, which was funded at CANELAS, and PEGGY BROOKINS. usage in Sport and Recreation Psychological Conference in $330,000 for two years. Settings”, by the American San Francisco. Heart Association. DR.ROBERT N. SINGER (ESS, DR.CHRIS JANELLE (CES) gave Chair) was invited to teach a THE CENTER FOR EXERCISE presentations at the American 3-day graduate level course SCIENCE (CES) has been award- Psychological Association on “The Acquisition of Skill to ed a $1.4 million National “Body Image Dissatisfaction: A Expertise” to Faculte de Institute on Aging (NIA) grant. Visual Search Investigation of Motriciade Humana,

P ERFORMANCE 19 Honors & Accolades by Jean F. Mullen The 2002 Distinguished DR.RUTH DR.STEVE DODD (CES) has ALEXANDER been selected for a 2001-2003 Alumni by Dr. Ruth Alexander (ESS) was University of Florida Research inducted as an Foundation Professorship. Honorary Member of the Congratulations go to DR. he 2001 Distinguished R.GLENN ROSWAL Golden Key GREGG BENNETT, Assistant Alumni are Mary Dreceived both his under- International Professor for the Department of TKirkland, Peter Ricci, graduate and master’s degrees from the Department of Honor Society. The Exercise and Sport Sciences, Glenn Roswall, and Claudia Siders. Mary Kirkland is 1986 Exercise and Sport Sciences and Gateway Girl Scouts and to DR.JOHN O. SPENGLER, graduate from the Department currently serves as President of Council also present- Assistant Professor for the of Exercise and Sport Sciences the American Alliance for ed Ruth with the Department of Recreation, majoring in Athletic Training. Health, Physical Education, Women Who Make Parks, and Tourism. They have After doing graduate work at Recreation, and Dance and as a a Difference Award. been selected as the College’s the University of Florida she Professor in the College of Teachers of the Year for 2001-02. returned to Florida as a Education at Jacksonville State DAMON ANDREW AND Rehabilitation Coordinator at University. He has received DANIELLE DOWNS (graduate DR.BARBARA RIENZO, the Kennedy Space Center. In many honors and awards students in ESS) were nominat- Professor in the Department of 1998 she was promoted to including them the R. Tait ed for a Graduate Student Health Science Education, was Supervisor of Rehab Works McKenzie Award, Southern District Scholar Award, and the Teaching Award for 2001-2002. awarded the Professional which is a complete sports med- ical and fitness program for all Taylor Dodson Young Health Educator of the Year for the employees of the space Professional Award. DR.PATRICK J. BIRD, Dean of the University Level by the centers including the astronauts. HHP, and MAJOR GENERAL Florida Association of She has been recognized with LAUDIA SIDERS graduated MAURICE O. EDMONDS , were Professional Health numerous awards especially Cin 1980 with a Master’s recently initiated into the Educators/FAHPERD. with Reference to her work at degree from Exercise and Sport Florida Blue Key. the Kennedy Space Center. Sciences majoring in Adapted DR.ROBERT SINGER (ESS) was Physical Education and she has DR.RANDY BRAITH (CES) was invited to serve as a Juror for ETER RICCI is a 1989 graduate worked as a teacher of physical- promoted to “Fellow” status in the 2001 Sport Science Award of Pof the Department of ly challenged students at the American Association of the International Olympic Recreation, Parks and Tourism Howard Bishop Middle School in Gainesville since 1983. She Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Committee President. Dr. Singer earning a M.S. degree. He is currently General Manager of received a Specialist’s degree in Rehabilitation at the annual was also elected to Fellow Coakley & Williams Hotel Special Education from the meeting in Minneapolis, MN. Status in the American Management Company which University of Florida in 1984 Psychological Association. manages Quality Suites Disney and is an Adjunct Professor in Good Neighbor hotel in Greater this College. She won the Orlando. He has held similar Community Service Award as positions with Holiday Inn, 1999 Volunteer of the Year in Crowne Plaza Resort, Radisson Gainesville. She has also been Lido Beach Resort and the recognized as Teacher of the Radisson Hotel in Gainesville. Year for Alachua County in 1996.

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Council Members by Jean F. Mullen

ETER RICCI, currently General Manager of Next on Peter’s professional agenda was the Coakley & Williams Hotel Management position of General Manager for Forbes Hamilton PCompany, is a leader in the Florida tourism Management Company, a 6-property hotel manage- industry. Following his graduation from the ment company. His duties with Forbes led to the University of Florida with an MS in Recreational attainment of the prestigious Newcomer and Studies, Peter served as Manager of the Visitor Torchbearer Awards. He followed his success at Services Division of the Greater Miami Convention Forbes as General Manager for Bass Hotels & & Visitors Bureau. From there he went into hotel & Resorts, serving as General Manager for the Holiday hospitality management, starting with Landcom Inn Resort Hotel in Tampa. Hospitality Management, where he served as Director of Sales Marketing for the Radisson Hotel Peter will add a tourism perspective to the Advisory in Gainesville. He moved to Calpas Hotel Council. We welcome his input. Management, Inc., serving as Multi-Property Director of Sales and Marketing of the Radisson Lido Beach Resort, as well as the Inn at the Beach Resort.

UE S. STOOPS is currently principal of Sue and her husband, Tim, have three children, Jim, Brooksville Elementary in Brooksville, FL. Tracey and Andy Biggart, all of whom graduated SFollowing her graduation from the College of from UF. One stepdaughter, Noelle Stoops, plans to Health and Human Performance, Sue taught in the enter the University in 2006 and their grandson, middle school grades in Hernando County and then Cameron, plans to enter the University in 2017! entered administration in 1987 as the District Daughter, Tracey, works for the UF Alumni Coordinator of Health Education and Drug-Free Association. Schools. After receiving her M.Ed. she entered administration at the school level in 1992 as The entire family are avid Gator fans and you can Assistant Principal at Spring Hill Elementary. Sue find them under their orange and blue tent tailgat- also serves as President of the Hernando County ing at every home football game. Gator Club.

RED Y. MONTSDEOCA is a graduate of the The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recog- University of Florida where he played football nized Fred with the Award of Distinction for contri- Fand baseball. He was captain of the baseball butions as a distinguished friend to IFAS and team for two years. He was selected Outstanding Florida’s Agricultural Food and Natural Resources Senior Athlete, a member of Florida Blue Key and industries, 2000. In addition, he served on the Alpha Tau Omega Social Fraternity. He is a former Advisory Board of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Student Assistant Coach at UF, and a former Coach, 1976 until they were sold in 1995. both in baseball and football, at the Citadel in Charleston, SC. Fred received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from UF at the Summer Commencement Ceremony Fred had been in the limestone business 35 years, in August, 1985, the highest distinction UF awards and is President of Dixie Lime Products Company, to an Alumnus. He has served on the Board of Florida Lime and Materials Corporation, Florida Directors and Finance Committee of the UAA, and in Limestone Industries, and Loch Harbour Utilities, 1984, he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame Inc. He served two years as president of the Agribusiness Institute of Florida and in 1985 Fred lives in Ocala with his wife, Yvonne (Blue). received the Agribusiness Institute White Hat Award for Outstanding State Agriculturist.

P ERFORMANCE 21 NewFACULTYby Jean F. Mullen

DAVID S. CRISWELL graduated varsity swimmers at Auburn VIRGINIA JONES NOLAND is a from Ole Miss in 1988 with a during which time their men’s new Assistant Professor in the B.S. in Biology. He began his team won two NCAA Division Department of Health Science graduate studies at Louisiana 1 championships, and the team Education. She received her State University, but after one as a whole (men’s and women’s) MPH and Ph.D. from the year transferred to the University produced numerous NCAA and University of South Florida of Florida where he completed U.S. records and individual College of Public Health. Prior work on both his Master’s and champions, as well as a number to receiving her master’s degree Doctoral degrees. After gradua- of athletes who competed in in health education, she worked tion, he accepted a 3-year post- Olympic competition. as a dental hygienist. The focus doctoral research fellowship in of her dissertation research was Dr. Frank Booth’s laboratory, John is in his first semester as a the relationship between adoles- Department of Physiology, Visiting Assistant Professor in cent sibling violence and college University of Texas Medical the Exercise and Sport Sciences dating violence. In addition to School in Houston. In 1997, Department. an interest in sibling and inti- David accepted his first faculty mate partner violence, her appointment as an Assistant MYRON FLOYD has joined the research interests include child- Professor in the Department of Department of Recreation, Parks hood injury prevention, agricul- Kinesiology at Texas Women’s and Tourism as an Associate tural health and safety, and oral University, where he remained Professor and Director of the health. She is a member of the until this fall when he accepted Center for Tourism Research Hillsborough County Child the position of Assistant and Development. Myron Death Review Team and a char- Professor in the Department of received both his B.S. and M.S. ter member of Florida Farm Exercise and Sport Sciences. He from Clemson University, and Safety Just 4 Kids. and his wife, Tammy, have two his Ph.D. from Texas A&M in children, Jonathan, five, and College Station. His previous Virginia is married to Daniel Joel, three. Exercise physiology experience is as an Associate Noland and has two daughters, research is David’s main hobby Professor at Texas A&M Tiffany (27) and Jessica (20). as well as profession, although University, Assistant Professor Her hobbies include reading, he enjoys playing with the boys at Clemson, and Visiting fishing, snorkeling, and and running in his spare time. Research Scientist at the U.S. antiquing. As a Christian, Bible study and Forest Service. Natural teaching the gospel of Christ to resource-based recreation and DR.JIUNN-JYE SHEU graduated others are also major interests. tourism are his areas of special- from the University of Texas at He’s delighted to be back at UF. ization, and his research pro- Austin for his Ph.D. degree in gram includes characterizing health education. He received JOHN DOBSON is an exercise and understanding the influ- his MSPH degree in the field of physiologist who received his ence of race and ethnicity on biostatistics and epidemiology B.A. degree at Gettysburg participation in resource-based from Kaohsiung Medical College, PA; and his M.A. and recreation and tourism. University and BEd from Ph.D. from Auburn University in National Taiwan Normal Alabama. The title of his Ph.D. Myron is married to Johnetta University in Taiwan. He was dissertation was “The effect of (Holland) Floyd and has two an assistant professor at the rhythmic skeletal muscle contrac- boys, William (age 5) and Department of Health, Physical tions on peak muscle perfusion.” Jonathan (age 2). He is a U.S. Education, Recreation, and Civil War history buff, enjoys Dance of Southwest Texas State John grew up in Virginia Beach, listening to contemporary and University prior to coming to and was a varsity swimmer at classical jazz, and likes to sing the Department of Health Gettysburg. Also, he coached gospel music. Science Education to serve as an

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Assistant Professor. His back- John’s research interests involve Dr. Zhang likes to exercise, ground includes community the study of motivational cli- attend Gator games, travel, health, environmental health, mates in physical education and and spend time with family prevention of diseases, health sport settings. He investigates and friends. in the elementary school set- teaching methods that teachers tings, and concepts and can employ to effectively create resources in health education. the motivational climates that encourage children and adoles- John Dobson James Zhang Jiunn-Jye’s research interests cents to work toward their indi- include statistical applications vidual potential within achieve- in health behavior and epidemi- ment settings such as the physi- ology. He used structural equa- cal education classroom. He has tion modeling for students’ produced nationally and inter- dietary behavior path models nationally published studies on and conducted mathematical the influence of teacher method- equations to adjust the non-dif- ologies and motivational climate ferential misclassification bias in on physical education students’ a nested case-control design. adoption of achievement goal He also translated/published a orientations that foster maxi- clinical epidemiology textbook mum participation and effort. in Chinese. In addition to aca- demic journals, his work was John is proud to call Gainesville John R. Todorovich David S. Criswell also cited in Red Book magazine his home. He resides here with and presented at international his wife, Sarah, and two cats, conferences. “Cheyenne” and “Patch.”

JOHN R. TODOROVICH joined JAMES ZHANG came to the the Department of Exercise and United States from China 15 Sport Sciences after serving two years ago. He completed both years on the faculty of the his master’s and doctoral University of Wyoming in both degrees in 1993 at Springfield Physical Education Pedagogy College, majoring in sport and Health Education. John administration and measure- earned his undergraduate, mas- ment/evaluation. Following a ters, and Ph.D. from the one-year postdoctoral study Myron Floyd Jiunn-Jye Sheu University of Alabama, where program at the University of he taught public school physical Houston, he was a faculty mem- education and coached basket- ber there for seven years, teach- ball, track and field, and cross ing in both sport administration country in Tuscaloosa. His for- and measurement/evaluation mal training includes study of areas. At the University of both pedagogy and health edu- Florida, Dr. Zhang is an associ- cation, as well as curriculum ate professor in sport manage- development. With his expert- ment. He has focused his ise in education games and research activities on sport con- gymnastics at the elementary sumer behaviors and sport lead- level, he hopes to build an ership. Dr. Zhang is most emphasis on teaching elementary proud of becoming a U.S. citi- physical education here at UF. zen recently. In his spare time, P ERFORMANCE 23 Alumni NEWS

1970 JIM MCCORMICK, BSESS ’93, JEFF COOMBES, PhD in ESS ’98, HARUYO NISHIMURA, MSR ’00, MIKE ZIMMERMAN, BSPE ’78, is MESS ’95, is the general manag- works as a senior lecturer in the is employed with Sonoma the Athletic Director, Head er of Orion Fitness in School of Human Movement Development Center in Basketball Coach, and Physical Gainesville. He stated that he Studies at the University of California as a recreation thera- Education Teacher at Baldwin has the greatest job and works Queensland in St. Lucia, pist. Sonoma is a state residen- Park High School. The year for a great mentor – Laurie Australia. He also coordinates tial center for people with dis- 2001 marked his 21st year of Campbell. the Undergraduate Exercise abilities. She loves her job, teaching. Science degree and the learns new things everyday, and DOUGLAS J. CASA, MSESS ’93, practicum placement program. feels fortunate to work with her 1980 was recently named Fellow of He continues his research inter- clients. LYLE LEVESQUE, BSPE ’83, is a the American College of Sports est of antioxidants and oxida- Senior Clinical Consultant for Medicine (FACSM) and was tive stress and the role they play Goodroe Healthcare Solutions. awarded the 2001 Kevin Spear in health and disease begun He works with Cardiac New Investigator Award by the while a student under the lead- Catheterization Labs in all National Athletic Trainers’ ership of Dr. Scott Powers. aspects of operational and clini- Association Research & cal outcomes. Education Foundation. 2000 JEFF CHENERY, BSR ‘00, is cur- 1990 JONATHAN ACEY ALBERT, BSESS rently working as an events spe- MIRKA JIMENEZ YOUNG, BSREC ’95, received his Doctor of cialist with Quince Imaging, Inc. ’90, happily notes that she and Medicine (May 2001) from the Jeff got his start in the event her husband, Capt. Devin C. University of Miami and started production industry at the Young, USMC, have twin girls, a residency in Internal O’Connell Center as an intern. Kelly Anne and Brooke Medicine/Pediatrics at This position led to his current Elizabeth, born in late Georgetown University position. It was during a Gator November 2000! They will be Hospital, Washington D.C. Growl that he met the President moving to Camp LeJeune, NC of Quince Imaging, Inc. After this fall after five years in the KAREN DEVAULT, ESS ’95, is the describing the experiences that Washington, DC area. Haruyo Nishimura Employee Wellness Coordinator comprised his internship, he for the Singing River Hospital was offered a job. He got mar- JENN-CHANG LIOU, PhD in HSE System in Pascagoula, MS. ried shortly after graduation to ’92, is a professor with the a wonderful young lady – Department of Natural Science DAVID SOBELMAN, MESS ‘96, Allyson – whom he met in his Education and Graduate left the government in January Leadership in Recreation class. Program of Environmental and currently works for the Education, and Dean of National Health Museum as a KRISTEN HARTLEY, BSR ’00, is Practical Training and Placement at Taichung Teachers’ senior external affairs officer. no longer working at the University in Taichung, Taiwan. He oversees the programs Sawgrass Marriott Resort. She related to professional associa- is now working for the Salt

GWO-LIANG YEH, PhD in HSE tions, private industry, execu- Lake Organizing Committee for ’93, is currently a professor in tive office agencies, and mem- the 2002 Winter Games as the the Department of Health bers of Congress. Assistant Venue Logistics Education at the National Manager for the curling event. Taiwan Normal University in SEAN DENNAN, BESS ’98, com- She considers herself lucky to Taipei, Taiwan. His research pleted a Master’s of be employed with two other area is health behavior. He con- Occupational Therapy from Gators: Chris Novak and Mike Zimmerman & daughter Nicole tinues to express his apprecia- Nova Southeastern in May 2000. Thomas Boyd. tion for the care and guidance of Drs. Chen, Pigg, and Varnes while at UF.

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SCHOLARS PROGRAM by Dr. Charles Williams

he University Students understand the His mentor, Dr. Dan College of Health and Human University Scholars research Connaughton, feels that the Performance 2000-2001 experience is a full-time summer University Scholars Program University Scholar Scholars recipients were: commitment. In return, each “is a great program for the undergraduate scholar, their scholar receives a $2,500 stipend. mentor, and the University.” Scholar: Lesley A. Cooper Program pro- Research may be completed Dr. Pete Giacobbi stated, Mentor: Dr. Mike Powers during the following academic Study: T “If the amount of work The Effects of Cold year as independent study. and Heat Therapy on Muscle vides undergraduate involved in this project is any Latency Following Ankle indication, then Jamie has Perturbation students at the Each student is required to gained tremendous knowledge submit a 200-word abstract and experience with collecting Scholar: Jamie M. McCarthy and publish a 1,500 to 2,000 and analyzing social psycho- Mentor: Dr. Peter Giacobbi University of Florida word paper in the Journal of logical data.” Study: Physical Activity, Undergraduate Research. Psychological, and Health an opportunity to Zachary Rothberg was fea- All Scholars will have the Predictors of College Students’ Quality of Life tured in the Journal opportunity to share their research findings at the annual work one on one http://web.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS Scholar: Elizabeth J. Peters University Scholars Symposium /jur/ where he offered the fol- Mentor: Dr. Heather Gibson, scheduled during the spring lowing about his experience: Dr. Lori Pennington-Gray with a faculty mem- term. Study: Investigating the Motivations and Experiences “Through working with my To be eligible for the University of Independent Budget ber to conduct mentor, I have learned how to Scholars Program, students Travelers Traveling In Europe develop a survey, work with must have an overall GPA of by Train research during the the IRB for approval, establish 3.25 or higher and one year of Scholar: validity for the survey results, Zachary Rothberg undergraduate studies remain- Mentor: Dr. Daniel Connaughton and develop a database for sta- summer months. ing. Full requirements can be Study: An Analysis of tistical analysis.” found on the college website at Lightning Safety Policies and www.HHP.ufl.edu. Procedures in Florida Public Recreation Departments

Scholar: Jeffrey J. Shills Mentor: Dr. Thomas Kaminski Study: The Effects of Ankle Joint Effusion on Ankle Strength and Postural Stability in a Group of Healthy, Uninjured Subjects

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FOR MAJORS by Dr. Bertha Cato throughout her tenure as a graduate student. Danielle has co-authored several manu- scripts in refereed journals. Recently, she was nominated to serve on the College Advisory Board.

Amie J. Dirks is a doctoral stu- dent in Exercise Physiology with a 3.86 GPA. When she was a master’s student teaching Human Anatomy she realized she loved teaching and wanted to get her Ph.D. Amie was a recipient of the Student his has been yet another the Scholarship Committee were and children at Shands Scholarship Award in Aging, for wonderful year for Drs. Doug DeMichele, Milledge Hospital. He presented his her research, Apoptosis (cell sui- HHP students. Forty- Murphey, Lori Pennington-Gray, results at the National cide) in skeletal muscle with aging. eight majors were pro- and Robert Weiler. Recreation and Parks vided financial Association Conference. Jamie L. Fisher is a graduate stu- Tresources that may enable them to THE ROBERT ALLEN/OWEN dent in Health Science Education complete class projects, enhance HOLYOAK/PAUL VARNES Cari E. Autry is a doctoral stu- and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Jamie practical skills, or make significant SCHOLARSHIPS were established in dent in Recreation, Parks, and is currently working at Shand’s contributions in their communities, 1998 by three former faculty mem- Tourism with a concentration in Hospital as a Patient Accounts and in some instances the global bers. Scholarships are presented to Therapeutic Recreation. Her Specialist. She is also a research community. Students were recog- undergraduate and graduate stu- emphasis is in children and assistant in the Political Science nized at this year’s convocation, dents with a demonstrated commit- youth with behavioral and department. held in conjunction with the ment to be of service to others emotional disorders. Cari has January College Advisory Council either through military or commu- presented at numerous confer- JAMES DANIEL EGGART meeting. The convocation is one of nity service. ences and published in refereed MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are the ways that we are able to honor journals. given to undergraduates in any the donors whose contributions UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENT: major in the College with prefer- make these awards possible. Shara Gaber is a senior in DEAN EMERITUS C.A. BOYD ence to graduates of a Pensacola Reflecting on this achievement Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, SCHOLARSHIPS are designated for area high school. reminds one of Ralph Waldo specializing in Commercial any major in the College with spe- Emerson’s quotation “My angel, Recreation. Shara maintains a cial consideration at the undergrad- UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENT: his name is Freedom, choose him to 3.9 GPA and is a member of the uate level for students who play Kenneth Edward Byrd is an be king; he shall cut pathways east Rho Phi Lambda Honor and enjoy golf. Exercise and Sport Sciences and west, and fend you with his Fraternity in the College of major, with a specialization in wing.” Our donors have created Health and Human Performance. UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENTS: Athletic Training. pathways for our students; many David Salazar is a junior in the have had their ways fended. GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: Exercise and Sport Sciences GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: Terri Mitchell is a graduate stu- major. David maintains a 3.4 Beth Cianfrone is a graduate stu- Our annual scholarship awards dent in Health Science Education. GPA. David will be interning dent in Exercise and Sport have grown from $5,000 to over Terri maintains a 3.9 GPA. Over at the Living Well Program this Sciences and has maintained a $60,000 within the past five years. the past few years, Terri has spring. 4.0. Beth was a graduate intern This has been accomplished worked in a public health at Disney’s Wide World of Sports through the generosity of our department providing HIV and Allison Kummery is an Exercise Complex. As recognition for her alumni and friends and the diligent STD education. and Sport Sciences major, hard work, Beth received the efforts of DEAN PATRICK BIRD, specializing in Fitness and Women in Sports Events on the with guidance from TRAVIS Cory Kapes is a master’s student Wellness. Allison maintains 3.6 Rise Award. GRANTHAM, our College in Recreation, Parks, and GPA and plans to attend med- Development Officer. Members of Tourism specializing in ical school after graduation. Brian Hatzel is a doctoral stu- the College Council served as hosts Therapeutic Recreation. Cori is dent in Athletic Training. He for the event and Bertha Cato, HHP involved in the Travel and GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: has a 3.6 GPA and is involved as Student Affairs Dean, along with Recreation Program (TRIP) and Danielle Symons Downs is a doc- a graduate student mentor. other faculty and staff, announced leads camping trips for college toral student in ESS, focusing Brian will volunteer at the 2002 the recipients as Dean Bird present- students. Cori has conducted on Exercise and Sport Psychology. Winter Olympic Games. ed the awards. Other members of research involving bibliotherapy She maintained a 3.95 GPA

26 S PRING2002 Lori Kuhlman is working on her CHARLES FESSLER RECIPIENT: the College Advisory Council, as Tourism. Andrew has diversi- master’s in Public Health. She Harrison P. Pinckney IV is a well as a new member of the fied experiences working in the completed her undergraduate Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Graduate Student Council. rain forests of Washington, the degree at the University of major, with a specialization in Tongass National Forest in Central Florida, where she Commercial Recreation. Traci N. Gearhart is a doctoral Alaska, the Sangre De Christo graduated Summa Cum Laude. Harrison is involved in many student in Athletic Training. mountains in northern New After graduation, Lori plans to activities including the Traci coordinates the laboratory Mexico, and the forests and combine her formal education University Gospel Choir, sections for the undergraduate savannahs of East Africa. in public health with her per- Minamba (Minority Athletic Training Education Andrew is also the recipient of sonal experience in physical Ambassador), and UF Division Program, assists with research a Ford Foundation grant for activity and nutrition to help of Housing where he is a and supervision of the Athletic pre-dissertation summer others optimize their health. Resident Assistant. Harrison Training/Sports Medicine grad- research in Uganda. maintains a 3.5 GPA. uate students, and assists in the Britton E. McPherson is a gradu- instruction of cadaver anatomy Kari M. Kensinger is a doctoral ate student pursuing a master’s JUDITH FESSLER RECIPIENT: for graduate students. student in Recreation, Parks degree in Health Science Mason Sidney Shamis is an and Tourism, with a specializa- Education. Britton completed her Exercise Physiology major with NORMA M. LEAVITT tion in Therapeutic Recreation. undergraduate degree at Samford a 4.0 GPA. Mason currently SCHOLARSHIPS include two under- She is the coordinator of the University in Alabama, where she works at the Sun Country graduate and five graduate schol- developmental disabilities was involved with intramural Gymnastics Center, where he is a arships given to ESS majors spe- treatment network for the sports, her sorority, and the gymnastics coach. cializing in teacher education. American Therapeutic National Council on Family Recreation Association. In Relations. CHARLES W. FESSLER,SR.& UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENTS: addition, she has served as MIRIAM A. FESSLER SCHOLARSHIP Kaysee Brinkley is a junior in coordinator for the Alachua Anthony M. Payne is a graduate RECIPIENT: Exercise and Sport Sciences, County Special Olympics. student in Exercise and Sport Theresa Petty is an Exercise specializing in Athletic Physiology major. She is work- Sciences with a concentration in Training. Kaysee is also in the Jenna L. Jones is a first year mas- ing as a fitness supervisor at Exercise Physiology. Anthony process of completing a minor ter’s student in Exercise the Student Recreation and has maintained a 3.8 GPA in his in Health Science Education. Physiology. She is currently Fitness Center. course work. He is currently working at the Living Well the president of the UF racquet- Cindy Ortiz is an Athletic Center as a Facility Manager. THOMAS F. HAYES, IV ball club and a track and field Training and Physical Education After completing her masters, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is official. Anthony is also a major. Cindy works at the Jenna hopes to pursue a Ph.D. member of both the running given to either an undergraduate Gainesville Health and Fitness or graduate student who is an and triathlon clubs. Center as a personal trainer and THE LEE-MCCACHREN active cyclist and participant with currently has a 3.5 GPA. CHOLARSHIP is given to graduate Team Florida Cycling Club. S Roseanne Vullo is a master’s stu- students who have exemplified dent in Exercise and Sport GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: excellence in teaching within the Sciences with a specialization in UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENT: Jill Annette Conner is a master’s Valerie Janette Parks is an Sport-Fitness program. The Clinical Exercise Physiology. student in Exercise Physiology awardees must be of outstanding Roseanne was a practicum stu- Exercise Physiology major with and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Jill is a GPA of 3.95. Valerie has character with a strong, competitive dent in the cardiac rehabilita- an instructor at the Gainesville worked with the Living Well spirit and professional pursuits. tion department at North Health and Fitness Center for Adapted PE program and as an Faculty must nominate recipients. Florida Regional Medical Center. Women. She is also a weekend Adapted Aquatics Swim She currently works at the manager of the Ronald Instructor. She is also a member RECIPIENTS: Gainesville Health and Fitness McDonald House Charities in of the Florida Cycling Team. Heather M. Vonasek is a master’s Center for Women as a person- Gainesville. student in Athletic Training. al trainer. GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: Heather received her Bachelor Aaron R. Duley is a graduate Gina Ferrara is a graduate stu- of Science in Exercise Science at student in Sport and Exercise dent in Sport Management with the University of Connecticut. THE CHARLES W. FESSLER AND Psychology and maintains a 4.0 a 3.9 GPA. Gina is the head Currently, she is the Head JUDITH D. FESSLER UNDERGRAD- GPA. Currently, he is a research coach for Eastside High School’s Athletic Trainer at P.K. UATE SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded assistant in the Motor Behavior women’s cross country team. Yonge Research Lab School. to Recreation, Parks and Tourism and Performance Psychology She also works at Gainesville She is also a teaching assistant and Exercise and Sport Sciences Laboratories. He has also Health and Fitness Center as an and maintains a 3.7 GPA. majors respectively. Mr. Fessler instructed courses in backpack- instructor. established these scholarships as a ing and jogging. Jessica Braunstein is a master’s way to assist students in pursuing Michael Schmoyer is a doctoral student in Sport Management. their degrees. Andrew P. Lepp is a doctoral stu- student in Health Science Jessica completed her under- dent in Recreation, Parks and Education. He is a member of graduate studies in Recreation,

P ERFORMANCE 27 Parks, and Tourism, and was a Applicants should demonstrated a B.K. AND BETTY STEVENS GRADU- Association. To be considered for Hall of Fame recipient for the high level of scholarship, interest ATE RECIPIENTS: these awards the student must be department. Jessica is currently in tennis, and skills in physical Amy L. Hagan is an Exercise an ESS major with an athletic a research assistant and main- activities. Psychology doctoral student. training specialization. tains a 3.9 GPA. During her undergraduate Undergraduate recipient: years at UF, Amy competed and The following ESS majors were THE POTTER/CHAFIN Nicholas A. Crowe is a Sport traveled with the Gator recipients: SCHOLARSHIP is given to a major Management major maintaining a Gymnastics Team. She also Lesley Cooper,a graduate of in the College who enjoys and 3.87 GPA. Nicholas is also a Florida worked at Living Well for over Coral Spring High School in two years and earned her 1998, is a second year Athletic actively participates in tennis. Bright Future Scholar. Nicholas is American College of Sports Training major. She maintains the captain of UF cheerleader team. UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENT: Medicine Health/Fitness a 3.81 GPA. She has received Instructor, Certification. During the B.K. & Betty Stevens Jennifer Elizabeth Cox is a Graduate recipients: her masters work Amy taught Undergraduate Scholarship and Recreation, Parks and Tourism Stephen Coombes is seeking a Sport and Fitness classes. Amy the 2000 Anderson Scholar. major specializing in Travel and master’s degree in Exercise and Tourism. Jennifer has main- maintains a 3.8 GPA. Sport Sciences, specializing in Kristi Davidson grew up in tained a 4.0 GPA. She is Motor Learning and Control. Sung-Bae Park is a graduate stu- Venice, Florida and attended involved with Rho Phi Lambda, Stephen completed his under- dent in Exercise Sport Sciences, Venice High School. She is an a Recreation Academic Honor graduate degree in Psychology specializing in Sport Athletic Training major, who is Society. and Sport Sciences at Management. Sung-Bae also certifying in physical educ- Liverpool’s John Moores received his undergraduate tion. She maintains a 3.75 GPA. GRADUATE RECIPIENTS: University in England. He also degree from Sogang University in Her academic achievements Damon P.S. Andrew is a doctoral won the International Student Seoul, Korea. Currently, he is an also include being a Golden student in Sport and Exercise Award for Academic Excellence Intern in the Gainesville Sport Key National Honor Society Psychology. He received a M.S. and Service to the University of Organizing Committee. Sung- member. in Exercise Physiology from the Florida. Bae maintains a 4.0 GPA. University of Alabama, where Marze Hovellemont, a graduate he graduated Summa Cum Shannon L. Lennon is a doctoral NAOMI S. STEVENS UNDERGRADU- of Rockledge High School in Laude. Damon is very active in student in Exercise Physiology. ATE RECIPIENT: Rockledge, Florida, carried out the United States Tennis Shannon has diverse research Michelle Cohen is a Health her clinical experience at Association and has been rated experience such as working with Science Education major with Buchholz High School. She is as an elite “V1”National Tennis humans in resistance training an upper division GPA of 3.9. currently working for the UAA Rating Program Verifier. studies, an exercise testing Michelle works at the Student and Gator Football as an athlet- study, and animal research ask- Health Care Center as a Gator ic trainer. She has been a Bryan Heathcock is a graduate Well Program Health Educator. Golden Key National Honor ing more mechanistic questions student in Recreation, Parks and Michelle is currently holding Society member and a Florida concerning exercise and its Tourism. Bryan works as a grad- the position of vice president in Merit Scholar. health benefits on the heart. uate assistant for intramural the Florida Association for She is currently working on two sports and maintains a 3.3 GPA. Professional Health Educators. Cindy Ortiz,a graduate of Coral projects funded by the U.S. Gables Senior High School in Tiffany L. Lydon is a graduate Department of Veterans Affairs. THE ALAN C. MOORE Miami, Florida, is a graduating student in Recreation, Parks They focus on exercise and spe- SCHOLARSHIP is established to sup- senior in Athletic Training. She and Tourism with a focus on cific proteins believed to be port an Exercise and Sport Sciences was President of the Student Travel and Tourism. Tiffany involved in protection during a undergraduate student who has Athletic Trainer’s Organization completed her undergraduate heart attack. demonstrated leadership in teacher and recipient of the Ronald E. studies at East Carolina education and been involved in McNair Scholarship. She was a University. Tiffany is an avid THE STEVENS SCHOLARSHIPS community service. recipient of the Norma M. volunteer. She has spent much established by B.K. and Betty Leavitt Scholarship in 2001. time working with Special Stevens provide funds for both Undergraduate recipient: Currently, she works at the Olympic athletes, teen centers, graduate and undergraduate Kimberly Michelle Jegel is an Gainesville Health and Fitness after-school programs, and the students. Exercise Physiology major with Center as a personal trainer. university. After graduation, an upper division GPA of 3.8. Tiffany hopes to work in the B.K. AND BETTY STEVENS UNDER- Kimberly is involved in the Joseph Tedesco,a graduate of J.D tourism field in Vail, Colorado. GRADUATE RECIPIENT: Florida Cicerones and serves as Taravella High School in Coral Cherie Deborah Dragstedt is an an ambassador for the university. Springs, maintains a 3.78 GPA. HERMAN W. SCHNELL Exercise and Sport Sciences He was a National Collegiate MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are major, with a specialization in THE CHRIS PATRICK ATHLETIC Honor’s Society’s member, on RAINING CHOLARSHIPS awarded to one undergraduate and Exercise Physiology. Cherie T S are the Dean’s list for the College of funded through an agreement HHP and Engineering, and two graduate students majoring in maintains a 4.0 GPA. After with the University Athletic received the Florida Academic Exercise and Sport Sciences. graduation, she hopes to attend Scholarship in 1996. He has physical therapy school. applied for the Boston Red Sox Organization. 28 S PRING2002 FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS Other Recognitions: UNDERGRADUATE The Jane Adams Edmonds Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIP Outstanding Leadership Award Fellowship was established by RECIPIENTS Gordon Glover was recognized Maurice O. Edmonds in recognition From L to R: as a 2001 Summer Semester of his wife, Jane. The Fellowship is Kaysee Brinkley, Outstanding Leadership Award established to support a graduate Kimberly Jegel, student in the College who is a US recipient. This award recog- Valerie Parks, citizen. Preference will be given to nizes students who have made Cherie Dragstedt, a student in one of the Exercise and significant leadership contribu- Mason Shamis, Sport Sciences specializations. tions to the University of Florida. Theresa Petty, Gordon has given unselfishly to Allison Kumnery, Graduate recipient: other students and to the and Cindy Ortiz Elizabeth Fallon, a Ph.D. student Gainesville Community. Gordon in ESS, with a concentration in was admitted to ESS as a grad- DANNY EGGART Sport and Exercise Psychology, uate student during Summer SCHOLARSHIP was the 2001 recipient of the 2001. He maintains a 3.7 GPA. RECIPIENTS Jane Adams Edmonds Ph.D. From L to R: Fellowship. Two HHP Students Receive UF Outstanding Teaching Roseanne Vullo, Beth Cianfrone, THE CHARLES LAPRADD PH.D. Assistant Awards Brian Hatzel, FELLOWSHIP is a one-year award Lori Kuhlman, and for incoming Ph.D. students into Elissa Howard, a recent Ph.D. Britton McPherson the Department of Exercise and graduate from the Department of Sport Sciences. Preference is given Health Science Education and to a US citizen, preferably a native Wes Smith, a graduate student Floridian. in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, received UF GRADUATE PHD Graduate recipient: Outstanding Teaching Awards. SCHOLARSHIP Sharon Phaneuf is a Ph.D. stu- Wes also received his Master’s RECIPIENTS dent in Exercise and Sport of Science degree from ESS. From L to R: Sciences in Exercise Physiology. They were honored at a recent Cari Autry, Her research involves apoptosis UF reception. Aaron Duley, and oxidative stress in the Damon Andrew, human physiology laboratory Michael Schmoyer, classes for the Department of Traci Gearhart, Exercise and Sport Sciences. Shannon Lennon, She was elected to the Society of nyone wishing to contribute and Amie Dirks Phi Kappa Phi during the to a specific scholarship fund Spring of 2001. or the general scholarship A NORMA LEAVITT fund is encouraged to contact: GRADUATES THE PATRICK J. BIRD RECIPIENTS DISSERTATION RESEARCH Award Dean Patrick Bird From L to R: is presented to a Ph.D. candidate to College of HHP Jenna Jones, assist in expenses associated with PO Box 118200 Aaron Duley, an approved research project. Gainesville, FL 32611-8200 voice: (352) 392-0578 and Jill Conner Recipient: email: [email protected] David G. Edwards is a doctoral OR student in Exercise Physiology. Travis Grantham David has received training in College of HHP the vascular labora-tory at the University of Florida med-ical school in the PO Box 118200 Department of Cardiology. He Gainesville, FL 32611-8200 was awarded an American voice: (352) 392-7612 ext 1225 Heart Association Pre-Doctoral email: [email protected] Fellowship to investigate the effects of endurance training in heart failure patients on endothelial function and arteri- al stiffness.

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