Summer 2008 ERSITY MAGAZINE

Carousel Transylvania’s production is a smash hit

ALUMNI WEEKEND ■ COMMENCEMENT 2008 ■ ARIS CANDRIS ‘73 Alumni Weekend 2008: Picture Perfect More than 630 alumni and guests enjoyed a great weekend of renewing old acquaintances and making new ones during Alumni Weekend. Here are a few photo highlights of the event. For more coverage, see article beginning on page 14.

■ Enjoying the class of 1998 dinner are, from left, Melissa (Keach) and Nathan Underwood, Ben Senninger, and Monty Absher.

■ Jill Brooks Pellerin '75 enjoys seeing her former bas- ketball and field hockey coach, Pat Deacon, at the Pioneer Hall of Fame reception in the Beck Center.

■ From left, Traci Kramer Shaw '94, Christy Cowgill Harris '93, and Clarissa Short Beiting '93 relax during an afternoon at the races at Keeneland. ■ Janice Jackson Boyd '58 and Monnie Gortney Talley '58 check out the scrapbooks during their class gath- ering at Graham Cottage.

■ Ann Spradling Hake '58, Chris Hobgood '58, and Eleanor ■ From left, Carolyn Hensley Reynolds '69, Nancy Geoghegan Pike Lollis Rose '61 visit with biology professor emeritus Lila '68, Cliff Pike '68, and Mike Reynolds '68 take a break from racing Boyarsky during the class of 1958 dinner at Malone's. action at Keeneland. TransylvaniaUNIVERSITY MAGAZINE SUMMER/2008

Features

14 COME TOGETHER Alumni return to Transylvania for a weekend of celebrating friendships, family, and memories

16 A RECORD-SETTING CLASS 259 graduating seniors at commencement 2008 make up the largest class in Transylvania history

18 SEAT OF POWER Aris Candris ’73 is the new CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, a global leader in nuclear power

Around Campus 2 Faculty receive awards, promotion, tenure page 14 4 Sociology professor J. Richard Thompson retires 5 Mathematics and computer science professor James E. Miller retires 9 Transy community supports immigrant student

Sports 11 Baseball makes NCAA tourney, sets win record 12 Men’s golf team finishes 11th in nation in NCAAs

Alumni News and Notes 20 Class Notes 22 Distinguished Achievement Awards 25 Distinguished Service Awards 26 Marriages, Births, Obituaries

On the cover First-year students Garrett Causey and Ashley Stafford were part of a cast of 26 students, plus an orchestra of 17, that Director of Public Relations: Sarah A. Emmons ! Director of Publications: performed the Rodgers and Hammerstein Martha S. Baker ! Publications Writer/Editor: William A. Bowden ! Editorial musical Carousel in May to large and Assistant: Lori-Lyn Hurley ! Publications Designer: Barbara Grinnell appreciative audiences in Haggin Auditorium. See story on page 2. Transylvania is published three times a year. Volume 25, No. 3, Summer 2008. Photo by Joseph Rey Au Produced by the Office of Publications, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY 40508-1797. Send address changes and alumni news to Alumni Office, Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797, fax to (859) 233-8797, or e-mail to [email protected]. Around Campus

FACULTY RECEIVE BINGHAM AWARDS, PROMOTIONS, TENURE

Five Transylvania professors “While I expect students to static field of inquiry,” she said. course has a kind of narrative,” have been recognized with absorb certain particularly signifi- It is her intention to promote he said, “and doesn’t come Bingham Awards for Excellence cant historical details, I always a love of learning for learning’s across as a potpourri of loosely in Teaching, and five other fac- emphasize that history is much sake, not just as a way to moti- related topics. This helps stu- ulty members have been grant- more than the ‘names and dates’ vate students to perform in the dents see the themes and big- ed tenure and promotions. approach students may be famil- classroom. “If students are to ger ideas inherent in the course History professor Gregg Bock- iar with from high school,” he embrace the goal of under- content.” etti, psychology professor Melis- said. “Instead, I emphasize the standing the human condition, Amy Maupin came to Tran- sa Fortner ’96, psychology pro- importance of students’ under- they must do so from personal sylvania in 2001 after earning fessor Mark Jackson, education standing of general course desire,” she said. “Otherwise, an Ed.D. from the University of professor Amy Maupin, and themes, as this will make the learning dissolves into passive Tennessee and teaching at the Robert England, who joins the course experience particularly acceptance of facts and truths.” University of Alabama, computer science faculty in Sep- useful in their larger academic Mark Jackson came to Tran- Tuscaloosa. tember, received Bingham and post-academic careers.” sylvania in 2003 after earning a Her goals as a professor of Awards. Melissa Fortner came to Ph.D. from the University of education are tied to her belief Bingham Awards are accom- Transylvania in 2004 after earn- Kentucky. One of his goals as an that the teacher should be one panied by annual salary supple- ing a Ph.D. from The Pennsylva- educator is to help students of society’s greatest public intel- ments for five years. A commit- nia State University. She teaches understand that human behav- lectuals. “The teacher,” she said, tee comprised of outside educa- courses ranging from Founda- ior is complex and has complex “should be the model of intel- tors selects the award recipients tions of the Liberal Arts to causes. “Questions about why lectual curiosity and an agent for based on classroom visits, Developmental Psychopathology, people do the things they do change and social justice.” essays, and student evaluations. and is guided in her teaching by rarely, if ever, have simple To this end, she aims to inspire Gregg Bocketti came to her understanding of the broad answers,” he said, “and the ori- her students to ask the big ques- Transylvania in 2004 after earn- goals of liberal education—that gins of behavior rarely, if ever, tions, particularly, “What does it ing a Ph.D. from Tulane Univer- liberal education promotes can be traced back to a single mean to be human?” sity. With a primary focus in understanding of the human cause.” “I bombard my students with Latin America and the condition, of humanity itself. He said that achieving a ‘why’ questions,” she said. “As Caribbean, his aim as a teacher Psychology courses, she said, deeper understanding of human often as possible I give students is to widen and deepen stu- provide students with a social behavior requires approaching choices and ownership of the dents’ knowledge and under- scientific perspective on humani- issues from multiple perspec- class. Because I teach construc- standing of history, and to ty. In her classes, she endeavors tives and appreciating the com- tivist pedagogy, it is especially develop their abilities in discov- to communicate not just facts plex interactions of the factors important for me to incorporate ering, examining, and respond- but methods. “I portray psychol- addressed in each perspective. such constructivist principles fre- ing to knowledge. ogy as a dynamic, rather than “I try to ensure that each quently.” In choosing readings, she often steers clear of traditional The show featured a cast of 26 students and ‘Carousel’ is smash hit textbooks, turning instead to an orchestra of 17. Senior Sarah Billiter as Julie philosophical essays, books by The Transylvania theater and music programs Jordan and sophomore Cameron Perry as Billy contemporary scholars, and lit- staged one of their most successful musicals Bigelow played the romantic leads. Drama pro- erature, including poetry. The ever when they presented three performances fessor Tim Soulis produced and directed the poet, she maintains, is the per- of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s masterpiece, show, music professor Ben Hawkins was music son who best keeps the ques- Carousel, to large and appreciative audiences director and conductor, and junior Shayanna tion alive: what is my purpose in Haggin Auditorium in May. Little was choreographer. and place in this world? Carousel opened on Broadway in April 1945, and ran for 890 performances. It was turned ••• into a Hollywood film in 1956, and named best Promotions and musical of the 20th century by Time magazine. tenure Speaking of his interpretation of Carousel, Anthropology professor Chris Soulis noted that the script of the gritty, honest Begley and philosophy profes- play “...suggests that those who only conform sor Ellen Cox have been grant- to societal expectations are just as lost as those ed tenure and promotion to who seek total freedom. A carousel is fun, but associate professor. Promotion also predictable, and you have to get off to to full professor has been grant- experience real life.” ed to physical education/exer- cise science professor Sharon ! Cameron Perry (second from right) as Billy Brown, physics professor Jamie Bigelow, with a chorus of sailors. Day, and sociology professor Brian Rich. Joseph Rey Au

2 TRANSYLVANIA club and Fair Trade Week organizer, said she knew the Miller receives national ODK award notoriety of the blockbuster film would attract a large crowd to Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) recognized James E. Miller, Campbell’s lecture, but that he professor of mathematics and computer science, as its was asked to speak because his outstanding 2008 faculty adviser at its recent national messages tied in well with the meeting in Atlanta. Miller was presented the Robert W. goal of the event, which is to Bishop Faculty Adviser Award for outstanding service to educate the campus about what the local Circle and to the Society. ODK, The National fair trade means and how we Leadership Honor Society, was founded in 1914 to recog- ‘Blood Diamonds’ can use our consumer power to nize exceptional leadership among college students, fac- make socially conscientious ulty, and administration members. author visits campus decisions. ••• APPLAUSE Greg Campbell, author of “His first-hand account of Shaw awarded Goldwater Scholarship Blood Diamonds: Tracing the how the diamond trade perpet- Junior biology major Katharin L. Shaw was awarded a Deadly Path of the World’s Most uates violence illustrates how $7,500 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for 2008-09 from Precious Stones, spoke on cam- important it is to be a conscious the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in pus in March as part of Fair consumer,” she said. “In the APPLAUSE Education Foundation. The application process was exten- Trade Week. global economy, it is difficult to sive, including an essay describing Shaw’s future research Campbell’s book, which was identify where our goods come area, three letters of recommendation, a demonstration adapted into an Oscar award- from and how they are of research already accomplished, and high school and winning film starring Leonardo processed before they end up college transcripts. She was one of 321 Goldwater Schol- on the shelves of our local

DiCaprio in 2006, exposed the APPLAUSEAPPLAUSEAPPLAUSEAPPLAUSEAPPLAUSE ars selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of “conflict diamond” trade in stores. Greg Campbell brought 1,035 mathematics, science, and engineering students Sierra Leone, where throughout us a first-hand account of how who were nominated by the faculties of college and uni- the 1990s, diamonds were the diamond mining and trad- versities nationwide. Goldwater Scholars have impressive mined in war zones, smuggled ing in Sierre Leone affected real academic qualifications that have garnered the attention out of the country, and sold to individuals and fueled a bloody of prestigious post-graduate fellowship programs. legitimate companies, financing civil war.” civil war and international ter- Campbell has won numerous ••• rorist groups. awards from journalism organi- Murad awarded internship at Yale Although accounting for zations, including the Society of First-year student Prya Murad has been accepted for a only three or four percent of all Professional Journalists and the summer internship in bioethics at Yale University. She’ll diamonds sold, conflict dia- Inland Press Associations. He attend lectures and conduct research with other top stu- monds, Campbell said, caused has appeared as a guest on dents from around the world, while also conducting inde- an estimated three million Hardball with Chris Matthews, pendent research to be presented at a conference at the deaths and displaced another Fox News’ Crier Report, and C- end of the summer. six million people living in Sierra SPAN’s Booknotes, and has ••• Leone, Angola, and the Demo- been a regular guest on Nation- Bingham recognized as al Public Radio. He is the found- cratic Republic of Congo. Special Achiever of the Year Senior Carolyn Barnes, a ing editor and part owner of member of the anthropology Fort Collins Weekly in Colorado. Vince Bingham, coordinator of multicultural affairs, was awarded the Special Achiever of the Year award by the YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers Program at its 23rd annual banquet. Black Achievers, which began in 1985, works with local businesses and the University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Transylvania to bring students from nine counties together with adult mentors. ••• Johnson receives national scholarship Sophomore Janelle Johnson received a National Securi- ty Education Program David L. Boren Scholarship to study in Jordan for winter term 2009. She will participate in the School for International Training’s Modernization and Social Change program in Amman, taking courses in Ara- bic, history, politics, religion, and anthropology. Central to Joseph Rey Au her experience will be an independent study project ! Greg Campbell signs a copy of his book for senior Hope focused on the effects of Iraqi refugees on Jordanian soci- Kodman after his presentation in the William T. Young Campus Center. Campbell’s visit was arranged by Vince Bingham, coordi- ety and politics. nator of multicultural activities.

SUMMER 2008 3 Around Campus LONG-TIME PROFESSORS RETIRE Richard Thompson served Transylvania as teacher and dean of students

Richard Thompson retired in and encourage me as I was May after a 31-year Transylvania defining who I was and wanted career that blended teaching, to be.” service, and administration. It’s a Thompson’s skills as a profes- challenging path for a professor sor were not diminished by the to take, but looking back, he time he spent away from the says he wouldn’t change a classroom. In fact, he said that thing. in many ways, he was still When Thompson was hired teaching sociology when he was to teach sociology at Transylva- dean. nia in 1977, his warm personali- “I never gave up teaching,” ty and his subject matter drew he said. “It was in a different students to him. form.” “I was a sort of informal And because of his experi- counselor,” he said. “Students ence as dean, his classroom gravitated to me to talk about material became more applica- all sorts of things. When you ble and interesting. teach deviant behavior, students “I could talk about things that think they can tell you anything, were highly relevant to the stu- and they do.” dents,” he said, “because I knew It was a natural fit for what went on in students’ lives.” Thompson to serve as interim Thompson was selected as dean of students in 1983. He Faculty Member of the Year by was already working on the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity twice issue of student retention at and was recognized with the Transy, and was instrumental in Monroe Moosnick Memorial the adoption of the University Award for Service in 1997. Tran- 1111 program, an academic Joseph Rey Au sylvania alumni are also recog- skills course designed to extend do so many things.” ness” said Laura Weathersby nizing his service with the the orientation process for first- Working in administration, ’96. “He listened and offered endowment of an annual award year students. At the end of for instance, brought Thompson advice. I appreciated his kind- to be given in his name to a that year, he returned to the a new understanding of every ness.” student who displays outstand- classroom, but in 1987, he aspect of the University and the Whether serving as a member ing leadership. answered a call from President people who keep it running. of the faculty or the administra- As for his plans after Transy, Charles L. Shearer that brought “I have a much greater tion, Thompson’s availability to Thompson said he will teach him back to the dean’s office appreciation for every person on his students and dedication to part-time at the University of where he served for 10 years this campus than I think I would the University were his hall- Kentucky and will volunteer at before once again returning to have if I’d been faculty only,” he marks. Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hos- teaching. said. “His students knew that he pital, where he’s served on the “I had been talking about Thompson was also an advo- was truly committed to their institutional research board for stepping down from that posi- cate for students, and as dean, learning,” Shearer said. “In his the past five years. tion when a sociology faculty earned a reputation for his car- office or walking across Haupt He and his wife, Donna, are member retired, so the planets ing nature and positive outlook. Plaza, Richard was so approach- also planning a trip to China as lined up just right and I chose “Richard always handled able and his students never hes- a joint celebration of his retire- to go back to teaching,” whatever came his way in a itated to talk with him because ment and their 40th wedding Thompson said. That was 11 professional way, and he main- they knew that he was sincerely anniversary. years ago. tained his sense of humor,” interested in their welfare.” When asked about the His experience working as a Shearer said. These qualities This caring attitude was part changes he’s seen during his 31 member of the faculty and the directly benefited the students of what enabled Thompson to years at Transylvania, Thompson administration gave Thompson with whom he worked. Interest- navigate his way from dean’s said it’s the things that have a rare perspective. ingly, Thompson served as dean office to classroom and back stayed the same that stand out. “There were drawbacks aca- when his daughter, Shera without losing touch with his “We’ve always had smart stu- demically because I was in and Thompson Smith ’96, and goals as an educator. dents who like to talk about out of the classroom, which future son-in-law Robert Wayne “He is the epitome of what their areas of interest,” he said. interupted my research,” he Smith ’92, were Transy students. getting a liberal arts degree is “For the most part, I just see said, “but I really wouldn’t “When I was a first-year stu- all about,” said Candy Thiele lots of nice people, which has change anything because I’ve dent, he was a great help to me Smith ’83. “He always had time been the case all along.” learned so much, I’ve gotten to as I struggled with homesick- to listen, probe for more details, —LORI-LYN HURLEY

4 TRANSYLVANIA James E. Miller launched Transylvania’s computer science program

James E. Miller retired from er in 1969, the same year a when he received a Bingham Outside the classroom, in the Transylvania faculty following computer science major was Award for Excellence in Teach- addition to the summer camps the 2007-08 academic year after added to the curriculum. ing and was named Faculty he created, Miller directed self- a remarkable 42-year tenure as a Today, thanks largely to Member of the Year by Phi study initiatives in 1982 and mathematics and computer sci- Miller’s foresight, persistence, Kappa Tau fraternity twice. He 1992 that led to Transylvania’s ence professor. His accomplish- and talents in applied math and was also a former chair of the reaffirmation of accreditation ments as a teacher, adviser, and computer science, the subject is Division of Mathematics and with the Commission on Col- leader in his profession are a full-fledged major with many Natural Science. leges of the Southern Associa- numerous, including teaching successful graduates. In 1978, Colleagues and former stu- tion of Colleges and Schools. He awards, prominent roles in the the NSF recognized Transylvania dents praised his dedication to chaired the assessment section University’s self-study projects, as an exemplary institution in teaching and advising. of the 2002 self-study. In addi- and outreach programs to academic computing. “Jim’s legacy is in the gifts of tion, he served SACS on 20 visit- encourage high school students Miller takes pride in the many learning he gave to so many stu- ing teams for self-study accredi- to become involved in science. computer science graduates the dents, gifts that created the tation at other colleges. Begin- A highlight of his Transy program has produced, and the opportunities for them that ning in 1983, Miller became fac- career was his pioneering role in career network they represent. come from a good education,” ulty adviser to Transy’s chapter launching the University’s com- “I’ve always felt that when we said mathematics professor of Omicron Delta Kappa, the puter science program, an initia- put someone out as a computer David Shannon. “When we’re national leadership honorary. tive he developed and champi- science major, they should have recruiting students for our presti- As he looks back over the oned for over four decades. something waiting for them, “ gious scholarships, we always tell more than four decades of his When he joined the faculty in he said. “We got started early in them we’re looking for people role in the still-evolving phe- 1966, Miller had the rare oppor- computer science, and our suc- who will make a difference. Jim nomenon of computer science, tunity to introduce an emerging cessful alumni have helped us to is an excellent example of what Miller sees an ever-expanding field of study to the curriculum. place later graduates.” it means to make a difference.” role for computers, which have Computer science was just com- Miller got Transy students Harriet Perry Jones ’74, a been called the most versatile ing into its own as a discipline, involved in computer competi- retired math teacher living in machine ever created. and few colleges were offering tions, and also reached out to Russell, Ky., was especially “We’re using only about five instruction in the subject. Miller high school students beginning appreciative of Miller’s staying in percent of the capabilities of the taught the first computer sci- in 1980 through summer aca- touch with her during her computer now,” Miller said. ence course ever offered by the demic, science, computer, and career. “It’s hard to imagine how many University, Introduction to Digi- technology camps held on the “When I was assigned more ways it can be used. tal Computers, during his first Transy campus. advanced placement calculus to When I started in the computer year. He wrote a grant to the Miller, who holds a Ph.D. in teach after being out of college field, it was always about how National Science Foundation applied mathematics from the for 10 years, I called Dr. Miller, we can make the machine itself (NSF) that resulted in funding University of Kentucky, was rec- then drove back to Lexington for bigger and faster. Now that the for the University’s first comput- ognized for his teaching abilities a quick refresher course,” she hardware is pretty much as fast said. “That’s just the kind of per- as we need, it’s all about soft- son he is, always willing to help.” ware that will make it easier for Michael Finley ’90, owner of everyone to use.” Qualia Labs in Alpharetta, Ga., As for his own future, Miller is credits Miller with playing a key looking forward to having more role in launching his career. time to do things with with his “Dr. Miller gave me a recom- wife, Betty, and also explore mendation to work at IBM, and other opportunities. He’ll contin- that led to my first job,” he ue his volunteer activities with said. “I remember his continu- Habitat for Humanity and Cen- ous urge to always better your- tral Baptist Hospital, and is con- self. It was never about how sidering book projects. important he was, it was always “I don’t have a prescription about what we could do, what for my life after Transy, but I do we could take out of his class- have many things to choose room to that first job.” from,” Miller said. “There are lots of different paths I can ! James E. Miller, left, talks take. I need to take that other with Ballard Cassady ’74 at step and see what is over the an alumni-sponsored recep- hill. There might be something tion and dinner held in his honor in April at the great over there.”

Joseph Rey Au Embassy Suites in Lexington. —WILLIAM A. BOWDEN

SUMMER 2008 5 Around Campus

LEARNING THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Alltech lectures focus on biofuels, Winter term 2008 saw the Gohde arranged for visitors to and wrote reflections based on creation of a new type of join the group, including a the popular This I Believe nutrition course at Transylvania. Art pro- police captain, media represen- National Public Radio essay Biofuels and nutrition were fessor Kurt Gohde and English tatives, and leaders of grass- series. As a way to give back to the subjects of two presenta- professor Kremena Todorova roots organizations. “Each the community, the essays pro- tions in Haggin Auditorium in taught Community Engagement week, the students met three or duced in the class were pub- February and March that were Through the Arts, a class four people who were invested lished in a booklet that was part of the Alltech Lecture designed to engage Transy stu- in the community and who had given to the people about Series at Transylvania University. dents with the neighborhood to established themselves as whom the essays were written. Czarena Crofcheck, associate the north of campus through understanding the issues of the “That was another way that professor of biosystems and sustained interaction. neighborhood,” Gohde said. all of us connected one-on-one agricultural engineering at the “We wanted to get away It was an idea that turned out with people in the community,” University of Kentucky, gave a from the service-oriented model to be popular not only with the Todorova said. lecture titled “Green Viability: Is where you work in the class- students, but also with the visi- “We’re working on ways to the Use of Biofuels Sustainable room, then go out and do some tors who continued to attend sustain our connections to the in Kentucky?” She discussed service, then get back to the class meetings week after week neighborhood between class- what effect the diversion of classroom,” Todorova said. “We out of their own interest. es,” Gohde said. “The impor- crops to biofuel production is met consistently off campus.” “We had as many as seven or tant thing we want to do is to having on food prices. In fact, class was held on eight visitors who just spent make the class not just account- Three Transylvania faculty Wednesday nights at Al’s Bar on time with us and listened,” able to the curricular structure members—economics professor the corner of Limestone and Todorova said. “That modeled here but also to the people we Alan Bartley, chemistry profes- Sixth Street. for our students another way to engage with.” sor Eva Csuhai, and biology “The idea was to do some- be engaged— the fact that you With that in mind, Gohde professor James Wagner— thing where the issues and con- don’t have to be enrolled in a and Todorova are developing an joined her for a follow-up dis- cerns of the neighborhood that class to go to that class—that evaluation form to distribute to cussion and an audience ques- the students were going to there’s some value in being the people with whom the class tion-and-answer session. address would be defined involved in that work and doing interacted, and hope to use that Frank Edens, professor of specifically by the community what we’re doing.” feedback to shape the course, poultry science at North Caroli- members rather than by us,” The class recorded oral history which they plan to teach again, na State University, gave a lec- said Gohde. interviews with people who live involving students from a variety ture titled “Sustainability of To this end, Todorova and and work in the neighborhood of majors. Human Health: How Will Man- agement of the Food Chain and Nutrition Influence Human Health?” He discussed the problems consumers face in evaluating food that comes from a global marketplace, as opposed to local sources of the past. Edens was joined by two Transy faculty members—Kath- leen Jagger, professor of biolo- gy and associate dean of the college, and Sharon Brown, physical education and exercise science professor—and Univer- sity of Kentucky professor emeritus James Drummond (oral pathology) for a further discussion of nutritional habits of children, other cultures, and additional topics. The lectures were sponsored ! The Community Engagement by Alltech, a global animal Through the Arts class attends health bioscience and animal a poetry reading at Al’s Bar in feed company headquartered in Lexington. Nicholasville, Ky. Angela Baldridge ’04

6 TRANSYLVANIA Transylvania chapter of Delta Delta Board members Delta honors 100th anniversary with elected study abroad scholarship Five new members were elected to the Transylvania This year marks the 100th committee, learned that in order Board of Trustees at the May anniversary of the Beta Zeta to start a scholarship endow- board meeting. chapter of Delta Delta Delta ment the sorority would have to Mindy G. Barfield ’85 is a sorority on Transylvania’s cam- raise $33,400 instead of ! In attendance at the Delta partner in the Lexington law pus. To commemorate the occa- $20,000, she accepted the chal- Delta Delta Centennial Gala firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Her sion, the chapter established an lenge. April 12 at Spindletop Hall law degree is from the Universi- endowed study abroad scholar- It was Burchett who came up are, from left, senior Jessica Rickard, Sara Palmer ’06, and ty of Kentucky, and she earned ship, in addition to making con- with the idea of the scholarship, junior Jill Jones. a master’s degree in internation- tributions to St. Jude Children’s and she sees it as her chapter’s al affairs from George Washing- Research Hospital in Memphis. legacy to Transylvania. vide one student a minimum of ton University. A centennial celebration for “I had a wonderful experience $1,000 toward any study abroad Aristides S. Candris ’73 is members of the campus com- studying abroad, and I wanted program and will be offered CEO of Westinghouse Electric munity and Beta Zeta alumnae to make the opportunity more every year beginning in the sum- Company, one of the world’s was held the weekend of April available to other students,” she mer of 2008. leading nuclear engineering and 12 and included a meet and said. “The creation of this schol- To raise funds, centennial services companies. He holds greet at Jazzman’s Café, campus arship is a way for Tri Deltas to committee members waged a master’s and Ph.D. degrees in tours, a day at Keeneland, and a give back to the Transylvania letter writing campaign to all nuclear science and engineering gala at Spindletop Hall featuring community.” students who have studied from Carnegie-Mellon University. a silent auction. At the gala, jun- All Transy students will be eli- abroad asking for contributions William C. Oehmig ’71 is a ior Jill Jones presented a St. Jude gible to apply for the scholar- to the scholarship, and issued a partner in The Sterling Group, a representative with a $20,000 ship, which will be granted challenge to pledge classes. Houston private equity invest- check for the research hospital. based on merit, as determined Other fund-raising activities ment firm. He earned the MBA Originally, Delta Delta Delta by a committee comprised of included the annual Water Wars degree from the Owen Gradu- planned to raise $40,000 to be faculty, staff, and the current event, a Krispie Kreme donut ate School of Management at split between St. Jude and the year’s Delta Delta Delta presi- sale, two Midnight Munchie Vanderbilt University. scholarship. When junior Molly dent. events, and the sale of Greek Claria Horn Shadwick ’91 is Burchett, chair of the centennial The scholarship fund will pro- Life T-shirts. an attorney and member of the The original goal of $40,000 Lexington law firm Frost Brown has been met, but fund-raising Todd LLC. A former member of Chanticleer for the scholarship is on-going. the Transylvania Board of Visi- will perform in November If you are interested in making a tors, she earned her law degree donation, contact Molly Burchett from Vanderbilt University and is at [email protected], a former assistant U.S. attorney. Mark Blankenship ’81, director Frances F. Taylor ’75 is exec- of development, at mblanken- utive director of the Keeneland [email protected], or Natasa Pajic Foundation, Inc., in Lexington. ’96, director of alumni pro- She is a former member of the grams, at [email protected]. Transylvania Board of Visitors.

turesome new music. Featuring 12 voices ranging from coun- tertenor to bass, the group has been called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by the New Yorker magazine. Chanticleer’s Colors of Love recording won the Grammy in 2000 for best small ensemble performance, and its recording of Sir John Tavener’s Lamentations and Praises won two Grammy awards in 2002, for best classical small ensemble performance and best classi- cal contemporary composition. Recent performance venues for Chanticleer include the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., New The Grammy Award-winning male chorus Chanticleer will perform York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a tour of major European a concert in Haggin Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November cities, including Paris, Vienna, Luxembourg, Prague, and Budapest. 14, as part of the Dorothy J. and Fred K. Smith Concert Series. Dorothy J. Smith ’42 established the concert series in 2007 in Now in its 30th season, Chanticleer has won an international rep- appreciation for the opportunities Transylvania gave her as a stu- utation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, including Ren- dent of music and English. The series is named for her and her late aissance, classical, jazz, gospel, sacred chant, Christmas, and ven- husband, a 1940 Transy graduate.

SUMMER 2008 7 Around Campus

SENIOR CLASS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP TO Transy students INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENT opting for study abroad The class of 2008 has raised she will make many positive choosing Transy over a large, more than $20,000 toward its contributions to the campus public college. Transylvania is ranked 14th in $25,000 goal to support the community.” “Being at a smaller institution the nation among B.A. granting Senior Challenge scholarship Senior Chris Fotopulos has allowed me many opportu- institutions in the number of fund. More than 64 percent of received the Senior Challenge nities,” he said. “I never students studying abroad, class members have participated scholarship when he entered thought I would be able to do according to the most recent in the program, which was Transylvania in 2004. Looking some of the amazing things report from The Institute for established by members of the back, he said the scholarship that I’ve experienced through- International Education. class of 1990 at their gradua- was the deciding factor in his out college. The fact that the These IIE rankings, which tion as an expression of grati- senior class takes the initiative reflect study abroad during the tude for their Transylvania edu- to provide the scholarship 2005-06 academic year, show cation. The scholarship is shows the caliber of students at that the number of U.S. stu- awarded to an incoming stu- “Senior Challenge Transy.” dents receiving academic credit dent with financial need and Fotopulos, an exercise science for study abroad is on the high potential and is renewable gives us the major, completed an internship increase. for four years. at a physical therapy clinic dur- Nationwide, one percent of “Senior Challenge gives us chance to make a ing May term 2008 and is all college students study the chance to make a signifi- significant impact teaching in Busan, South Korea, abroad. Among students cant impact on someone’s life,” through Footprints Recruiting, attending liberal arts colleges, said senior Mary Awoniyi, com- on someone’s life.” the world’s largest provider of that number is 10-11 percent. mittee co-chair. “Transy has English as a second language During the 2007-08 academic done so much for us, the least teachers. He also studied in year, 69 percent of Transylva- we can do is help provide that Australia during his junior year. nia’s graduating class traveled opportunity to someone else “A lot of my friends from abroad for study. who might otherwise not be other schools don’t understand Transy students are also able to come here.” the importance of a liberal arts choosing more diverse study The Senior Challenge com- education, but I’ve already abroad destinations than ever mittee chose Amber Barth of begun to see the type of person before. This year, in addition to Fort Thomas, Ky., as the 2008 it has molded me into, and for the more commonly chosen scholarship recipient. She plans that I am thankful,” he said. “I countries, Transy students opted to pursue a pre-pharmacy cur- hope to be able to help other for terms in Japan, Morocco, riculum, play soccer, and volun- incoming students down the Dominican Republic, New teer in the community. road who deserve to come to Zealand, and Madagascar. May “Amber really impressed us,” ! 2008 Senior Challenge Transy.” term travel courses included said Awoniyi. “We’re confident recipient Amber Barth trips to Belize, China, Iceland, and Peru.

China scholar and journalist will deliver Kenan lecture

Orville Schell, director of Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and a distinguished China scholar and journalist, will deliver the Kenan lecture on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium. Schell’s address is titled “The U.S. and China: The Most Important Bilateral Relationship in the World.” The following day, Schell will meet with students, faculty, and staff to discuss the topic “The U.S. and China’s Most Daunting Challenge: Climate Change.” Schell is the author of 14 books, with 10 being on China. His undergraduate degree in Far East- ern history is from Harvard University, and he did graduate work in Chinese history at the University of California-Berkeley. He worked for the Ford Foundation in Indonesia, and covered the war in Indochina as a journalist for such magazines as The Atlantic Monthly and The New Republic. Schell has also been a frequent contributor to The New York Times Review of Books, Time, For- eign Affairs, The New Yorker, and Harper’s Magazine. Prior to his 2007 appointment with Asia Soci- ety, he was dean of the graduate school of journalism at the UC-Berkeley. Among his many honors is the Harvard/Stanford Shorenstein Award for Asian Journalism. Asia Society, based in New York with offices in nine additional U.S. and foreign cities, is the lead- ing global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States.

8 TRANSYLVANIA Transylvania community rallies in support of immigrant student

Living in fear and uncertainty said philosophy professor Jack is nothing new for Transylvania Furlong, who taught Nakwa in junior Lino Nakwa. Since age an introductory philosophy 12, when he and his brother course. were kidnapped by rebels in his Furlong said Nakwa was a bit native Sudan, Nakwa has been reluctant to take a course in phi- fighting for his very existence. losophy, a subject he knew little Even now, five years after about. But it wasn’t long before legally immigrating to the Unit- he excelled. ed States, he finds himself wag- “What made him so good in ing yet another such battle—to philosophy was that a lot of avoid being sent back to the these moral questions that we war-torn African nation where work through, and metaphysical he could be killed simply for questions, he had already being a Christian. thought about pretty hard— Facing deportation over what forced to think about, very likely, became a controversial decision because of his circumstances,” by the U.S. Department of Furlong said. who came to America from Pak- Homeland Security’s Citizenship Furlong is just one of many at istan at age two. She was struck by the broader implications of

and Immigration Services, Transylvania—administrators, Joseph Rey Au Nakwa recently found that the faculty, and students alike— Nakwa’s story. Transylvania community was who’ve been won over by “It’s really appalling that we more than willing to step for- Nakwa, first by his positive have to ask for human rights in ward with a groundswell of sup- nature and then by his plight. a nation that parades the fact port that has caused officials to Nakwa is a member of the Stu- internationally that they have reopen his case. dent Government Association, these amazing human rights,” This latest struggle began in and works at two campus jobs said Murad, who took Introduc- ! Lino Nakwa, shown above with February when Nakwa received a to support his education. tion to Philosophy with Nakwa senior Neil Barry, left, spoke at a letter from immigration services “All three arms of the Univer- but never knew he was a phonathon rally in Haupt Plaza turning down his request for a sity started holding hands,” Fur- refugee. “It’s one of those held to support his efforts to stay green card, the first step toward long said. “The administration things that puts it in such per- in the United States. his longtime dream to become a immediately took it (Nakwa’s spective where we really stand U.S. citizen. The reason, the let- cause) up, and the students did, as a nation and as a global com- magazine press time.) ter stated, was because Nakwa and the faculty did. And not munity, that things like this are “The fact that they are going had attended a military-style quite independently, either. happening in Lexington, Ky.” to review it makes me feel training camp for the group that Everybody started to e-mail First-year student Justin Morell hopeful and positive,” said kidnapped him—a group now everybody else about it.” likewise took Nakwa’s situation Nakwa. considered a terrorist organiza- Getting the word out was just to heart and was instrumental in The support shown to him tion. Despite acknowledging that the beginning of the grassroots getting others involved. since receiving that letter in Feb- Nakwa was “forced to attend” effort to encourage immigration “When I heard that he was ruary is sometimes difficult to the camp, immigration officials officials to reopen Nakwa’s case. being deported, I was shocked, comprehend, Nakwa said, but denied his request with no Many people, including Presi- and when I heard the reason never unappreciated. chance for appeal. dent Charles L. Shearer, partici- why, I was furious,” Morell said. “Wherever I’ve been, I’m “It’s frustrating to think that pated in a letter-writing cam- “Everyone I talked to expressed blessed to meet good people someone could be thinking that paign that resulted in more than disgust that someone who had that are caring and willing to I’m related to this terrorist 200 letters on Nakwa’s behalf. been through so much in his support me. That’s one of the group,” said Nakwa, whose “Lino’s story is compelling, his lifetime, and had still been able things that keeps me positive father was reportedly killed by resilience as a survivor is deeply to accomplish what Lino has, is about my life,” he said. the same organization. touching, and his belief against in danger of being sent to his He is also thankful that he Those at Transylvania who all odds that there can be a bet- home country, a sure death sen- chose to enroll at Transylvania, know Nakwa were also frustrat- ter future brings hope that the tence.” where in addition to receiving so ed, but even more perplexed American Dream is still possi- All the efforts from the Tran- much support, he’s made life- that the quiet, unassuming man, ble,” Shearer wrote. sylvania “family” have had a time friendships. now 29, could be considered a A number of people also par- major impact, Nakwa said. “At times, with what’s going threat to American security. ticipated in a telephone cam- Indeed, it was not long after the on in my case, I keep wondering “Lino is somebody you just paign to Kentucky’s congression- telephone campaign that he was what if I’d gone to another automatically trust; you can feel al delegation to solicit support told his case had been reopened school. Where would I be right his authenticity sort of exuding for Nakwa. Among them was for review. (A decision date was now?” he said. from every pore in his body,” Prya Murad, a first-year student undetermined at Transylvania —TERRI MCLEAN

SUMMER 2008 9 Around Campus

CLINTONS VISIT TRANSY FOR Campus diners choose GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY the Balanced Way Transylvania received national Administrator Renee True, for- Transylvania students, faculty, food as well as international media attention May 19 when mer Kentucky Governor Martha and staff can choose a new, and vegetarian dishes, healthy the College Democrats hosted a Layne Collins, and Kentucky’s healthy approach to eating with pizza, lighter condiments and Get Out the Vote Rally featuring Clinton campaign chairman the Balanced Way program, whole grain breads on the deli New York Senator and candi- Jerry Lundergan spoke on the which was introduced at the and grill lines, and even low-fat date for the Democratic Party senator’s behalf. dining hall in March. Sodexho, desserts. presidential nomination Hillary “I am thrilled to be at this the campus food service “There’s nothing dull about Clinton, along with former Pres- great University—the oldest Uni- provider, currently offers the this food,” said Rinehart. “Our ident Bill Clinton and other versity west of the Alleghenies,” program at six colleges most popular Balanced Way party officials. An estimated Hillary Clinton told the enthusi- throughout the U.S., and plans plate is baked chicken, rice, and 1,600 students, faculty, staff, astic crowd. “I want to thank to expand it to more than 800 steamed mixed vegetables. The and local residents attended the you for your gracious hospitali- schools. Transylvania was cho- favorite desserts are mocha event in the Clive M. Beck Ath- ty…and I want to especially sen as a test site. brownies, honey oatmeal cook- letic and Recreation Center, thank your president of 25 “The Balanced Way plate ies, and chocolate chip which was held the evening years, Charlie Shearer, and the consists of 50 percent vegeta- meringues that have practically before the Kentucky primary entire faculty, staff, and student bles and fruits, 25 percent no fat.” election. body.” whole grains and fiber-rich car- Lee Nutini, a junior from President Charles L. Shearer She also thanked Jennifer bohydrates, and 25 percent Cookeville, Tenn., who served and College Democrats presi- Moore ’95, chair of the Ken- protein,” said Brooks Rinehart, as the Student Government dent Tyler Murphy ’10 wel- tucky Democratic Party. dining services general manag- Association’s food service liai- comed the crowd, and TBA, the er. “These proportions are son for 2007-08, likes the Bal- men’s a capella group, sang the based on current nutritional sci- anced Way items because he ! Democratic presidential can- national anthem before Fayette didate Hillary Clinton spoke ence. It’s designed to satisfy can season them according to County Property Valuation at a Get Out the Vote rally in your appetite, keep you feeling his personal taste. He also the Beck Center in May. full longer, boost metabolism, enjoys the expanded food and help control weight.” selection. Offered for breakfast, lunch, “This essentially doubled our and dinner, the Balanced Way choices, and greater variety is consists of 600 calories, so din- always a plus for students,” he ers can easily monitor their calo- said. “It’s also helping us be rie intake over the course of the truly health-minded. Knowing day. Nutritional information for that a Balanced Way lunch is each dish also is posted. 600 calories, I can plan my day Tastings of Balanced Way so that if I work out at the Beck menu items with comment Center and need more calories, cards began in January and I might eat more at breakfast or resulted in eliminating some get an extra piece of something recipes and changing others, at dinner.“ but most were very popular, Rinehart estimates that 20 according to Rinehart. Selec- percent of students were tions include lightened-up tradi- choosing all or part of the Bal- tional favorites and comfort anced Way menu by the end of Joseph Rey Au May term, and he expects par- ticipation to increase to 50 per- ‘Mountains Beyond Mountains’ selected for First Engagements cent during fall term. At that time, Sodexho will launch an Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder’s narrative based on the exploits of Paul Farmer, a educational campaign to mar- book Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of medical doctor and Harvard University professor, ket the program, including a Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the whose life calling is to diagnose and cure infec- visit from a dietitian who will World has been selected as the text for the com- tious diseases while bringing the tools of modern make presentations to student ing academic year’s First Engagements: A Com- medicine to impoverished nations and people. groups about the science of munity Book Project at Transylvania University. Kidder takes readers on a journey from the halls healthy eating. Additionally, the The program is for all first-year students and of Harvard Medical School to the slums of Peru, a new 1780 Café, scheduled to takes place during the first week of classes in Sep- plateau in Haiti, and the prisons of Moscow as he open in Thomson Residence tember. It’s designed to give new students an chronicles Farmer’s idealistic quest to change the Hall, will offer healthier options. engaging introduction to the high standards of world. “It’s about learning how to liberal education at Transylvania through small- Kidder also authored the bestsellers The Soul of eat, not how to diet,” said group discussion and analysis of a common text. a New Machine, House, Among Schoolchildren, Rinehart. Mountains Beyond Mountains is a non-fiction and Home Town.

10 TRANSYLVANIA Sports

Baseball makes NCAA championship, sets wins record The baseball team enjoyed a elimination event. (5-1), and junior pitcher Adam second straight record-breaking Transy kicked the season off Wilkins (7-4) were each hon- season as the Pioneers recorded with an eight-game winning ored once. Senior Ben Luking their most total wins on their streak and stood at 10-1 before had the best record on the way to winning the Heartland beginning HCAC play. Included mound with an 8-2 mark and Collegiate Athletic Conference in those games was a 4-1 mark finished his career as Transy’s tournament and playing in the during the Russ Matt Invitation- all-time leading pitcher. NCAA Division III national cham- al, played in Orlando during the pionship, both for the first time Pioneers’ spring break trip. in school history. Transy landed three players Women’s basketball Under the guidance of head on the All-HCAC first team, led coach Chris Campbell ’00, Tran- by senior outfielder Mitch grabs third in HCAC sy won 31 games while losing Kuczek, who made the team for A season of great promise for 14. The Pioneers’ 15-7 HCAC the fourth year in a row. He hit the women’s basketball team record landed them in fourth .379 and finished his Transy wound up being a good year place in the regular season race, career as the school’s all-time that could easily have been but Transy went 3-1 to win the leader in games played, hits, much better, due primarily to an conference tournament and RBI, runs, and stolen bases. unusually high rash of season- take the HCAC’s automatic bid Joining Kuczek on the first ending injuries and lack of a to the NCAA championship. The team was senior outfielder Tim large contingent of experienced Pioneers rallied to defeat Rose- Bauman, who hit a career high seniors. Still, the Pioneers Hulman Institute of Technology .384 and set an HCAC record enjoyed a winning year at 15- 16-10 in the final game, when with his .543 on-base percent- 12 overall, including a 10-6 the NCAA invitation was up for age. Like Bauman, sophomore record in the Heartland Colle- grabs. infielder Adam Clark made the giate Athletic Conference, good Rose-Hulman hosted the all-conference team for the first for third place and a spot in the ! Sophomore guard Brittany NCAA Mideast regional tourna- time after leading Transy with a Henderlight led the team in conference tournament. ment, where Transy lost first to .421 batting average and set- made three-pointers with 30. Transy struggled for much of Heidelberg University 10-3, then ting an HCAC record with 38 the season, just breaking even in lost to the College of Wooster hits. the HCAC at 5-5 and having an Sophomore guard Brittany 6-3 to bow out of the double- Sophomore first baseman Ben overall record of 9-10 by early Henderlight and junior guard Young was twice an HCAC Play- February, before a late-season Kelsey McCarty were named to ! Sophomore infielder Adam er of the Week, while Kuczek, win streak turned things around. the All-HCAC first team. Hen- Clark led the Pioneers with a sophomore pitcher Korey Colyer .412 batting average. The Pioneers won five straight derlight was the second leading conference games to qualify for scorer at 12.6 points a game the tournament, where they and led the team in made defeated Rose-Hulman Institute three-pointers with 30. of Technology in the first round McCarty averaged 10.7 before falling to Manchester points a game for the year, but College in the semifinals. it was her late-season heroics All five players lost to injuries, that helped spark the Pioneers’ including four from a highly winning drive to the finish line. touted first-year class, had been Inserted into the starting lineup, counted on by head coach Greg she won HCAC Player of the Todd to provide quality playing Month honors for February time. when she averaged 25.3 points “As young as we were over- and 7.9 rebounds a contest over all, we knew we were going to seven games, while shooting depend on many of the first- 62.5 percent from the three- year players,” Todd said. “If you point arc. She set a Beck Center had told me at the beginning of (men or women) scoring record the season we would lose five when she poured in 38 points of our key players to injury and in an 83-63 win over Franklin still be 10-6 in our conference College on February 6. and 15-12 overall, I would have First-year center Sara Sexton thought it impossible. But by finished as Transy’s leading scor- the end the season we were er with 12.9 points a contest, playing very well. Everybody and also pulled down five was pulling together.” rebounds a game.

SUMMER 2008 11 Sports

Men’s basketball ties for second in HCAC Men’s golf reaches New events during the regu- lar season also reflected Transy’s The men’s basketball team as the factor holding the Pio- national standing climb to national status. The tied for second in regular sea- neers back from making a good After a second straight Heart- Pioneers were invited to two son Heartland Collegiate Athlet- season an outstanding one. land Collegiate Athletic Confer- prestigious tournaments ic Conference play with a 10-6 Guard Stephen Gabbard played ence title and strong showing in reserved for teams who played record, then lost in the semifi- well, finishing second on the the NCAA Division III champi- in the NCAA championship the nals of the conference tourna- team in made three-point goals onship, the men’s golf team has prior year. ment to end with a 16-11 over- with 46, but he was the lone won a spot among the nation’s Transy finished seventh in the all mark. senior on a team with three elite programs. Gordin Classic, played on the Head coach Brian Lane ’90 sophomores among the top The Pioneers successfully same Chateau Elan Resort pointed to a lack of experience four scorers. defended their HCAC crown course used for the 2008 NCAA “A lot of games where we when their team score of 1216 tourney. The field consisted of had the opportunity to make it easily outdistanced Franklin Col- the top 12 teams from the go one way or the other, we lege (1277) and Anderson Uni- 2007 NCAA event. The Pioneers had key turnovers, a sign of versity (1283). Transy was led by were 13th out of 26 in the inexperience,” Lane said. “Still, the medalist play of junior Jekyll Island Collegiate Invita- we were picked to finish third in Bradley Sutherland, whose 290 tional, again competing against the conference and beat that total was 10 shots better than the top NCAA teams from a prediction, and we never lost runner-up Tyler Daniels of year ago. more than two in a row, even Anderson. during the final weeks of tough All five Transy golfers finished conference play.” in the top eight, earning each a Men’s swim team Transy stood at 6-2 midway spot on the All-HCAC team. fifth, women sixth through the HCAC schedule, Besides Sutherland, senior Corey in Bluegrass meet but went 4-4 after that, includ- Maggard (308), sophomore ing road loses at eventual regu- Matthew Martin (312), senior The men’s swimming and div- lar-season champion Defiance Greg Turcotte (315), and senior ing team finished fifth and the College and at Franklin College, Alex Rechtin (317) earned the women’s team was sixth out of who tied the Pioneers for sec- honor. 14 schools competing in the ond place. Transy’s success prompted season-ending Bluegrass Moun- The challenging non-confer- HCAC coaches to vote Suther- tain Conference Champi- ence schedule included four land Golfer of the Year and onships, held in Charlotte, N.C., teams that had played in the head coach Brian Lane Coach of and hosted by Wingate Univer- NCAA Division III national cham- the Year. Lane received the sity. The Pioneers were guided pionship the previous season. honor for the second year in a by head swimming coach “This part of the schedule was a row. George Villarreal and diving little more than we could han- With the HCAC’s automatic coach Billy Bradford. dle this year, but playing teams bid to the NCAA tournament in BMC Championship high- of that caliber is great prepara- hand, the Pioneers headed to lights for the Pioneers included tion for future NCAA tourna- the Chateau Elan Resort in first place finishes in men’s and ment competition,” Lane said. Braselton, Ga., for the national women’s three-meter diving by Junior forward Joey Verax event, hoping to improve on seniors Richmond Bramblet and and sophomore guard Tim Tier- last year’s 12th place finish. Lissa Lykins. Junior Ben Mullen ney were named to the All- Transy got as high as seventh on took second place in the men’s HCAC first team. Verax led the the leaderboard at one point, 200-yard butterfly, while both Pioneers in scoring and then finished in 11th place the men’s and women’s teams rebounding with 11.5 points among the nation’s top 35 had five top-seven finishes in and 6.4 rebounds a game. Tier- teams. relay events. Bramblet, Lykins, ney was Transy’s third leading Sutherland again led the way and Mullen were named to the scorer at 10.5 points a game for Transy with a score of 300, All-BMC team, along with and led the team in assists with good for 15th in individual teammates Betsy Kanis and 3.6 per contest. competition. His teammates Justin Morrell. Sophomore guard Matthew included Maggard (311), Martin The women’s team had three Parton, the second leading scor- (312), Rechtin (315), and Tur- dual-meet victories during the er with 10.6, was among the cotte (321). Sutherland’s play regular season, defeating Union ! Sophomore guard Matthew nation’s leaders in three-point College, Rose-Hulman Institute Parton was among the earned him a second straight field goals, making 73 of 160 nation’s leaders in three- spot on the Ping All-American of Technology, and Butler Uni- point field goal accuracy at for 45.6 percent. Junior guard second team, voted on by the versity, while the men’s team 45.6 percent. Aaron Cash was fourth leading Golf Coaches Association of defeated Union for its lone vic- scorer at 9.4 a game. America. tory.

12 TRANSYLVANIA Men’s tennis wins The Pioneers took on Ohio Northern University in the HCAC, plays in NCAA’s first round, played at NCAA tourney Kenyon College, and lost to the Polar Bears 5-1. That gave Tran- For the sixth year in a row, the sy a 16-6 overall record for the men’s tennis team completed season. another perfect season in the Transy swept individual hon- Heartland Collegiate Athletic ors in the HCAC, beginning Conference, winning both the with Player of the Year Parker regular season title and the con- Gregory, who won the honor ference tournament. And for the for the second year in a row. second straight year, the Pioneers First-year teammate Collin St. made an appearance in the Clair was named Freshman of NCAA Division III championship. the Year. Joining Gregory and Transy put together an 8-0 St. Clair on the All-HCAC team regular season record in the were sophomores Kyle Clayton HCAC, then added three more and Lee Gammon. victories in the conference tour- Head coach Chuck Brown was nament to extend its amazing named the conference’s Coach league win streak to 43 match- of the Year for the sixth straight es. The last time an HCAC time. Brown has now fashioned opponent defeated the Pioneers an 87-24 record over seven sea- ! Junior shortstop Jessica was a 4-3 decision by Anderson games, but it wasn’t enough to sons heading the Pioneers. Broadhead led Transy with University on April 13, 2002. prevent the Pioneers from miss- a .456 batting average. Transy did not drop a single ing the HCAC tournament for individual match in rolling to the Softball has strong the first time since Transylvania Pioneers had a 5-5 record dur- conference tournament title, season ending joined the conference in 2002. ing the Rebel Games, a week of ousting Bluffton University in Under head coach Michelle softball during a spring trip to the first round, Hanover College The softball team finished the Manning, Transy completed the Kissimmee, Fla. in the semifinals, and Rose-Hul- season on an up-tick, winning year with a 17-19 overall record Junior shortstop Jessica man Institute of Technology in five of its last eight Heartland and a 7-9 mark in the HCAC, Broadhead and first-year out- the finals, each by 5-0 scores. Collegiate Athletic Conference good for sixth place. The top fielder/pitcher Kendra DeArk four teams qualify for the con- were named to the All-HCAC ference tourney. first team. Broadhead, earning Transy got off on the right the league honor for the third foot with a 3-1 record in the straight year, led Transy with a season-opening Centre Invita- .456 batting average, 29 runs, tional, winning twice against and 23 RBI. DeArk posted a 6-5 the host school while also record as a pitcher and aver- defeating Oberlin College and aged .333 as a slugging out- losing to DePauw University. The fielder, with 26 runs and 17 RBI.

! 2008 award winners, from left, Rhea Badgett, Matt Vogel, and Liz Meredith. Not pictured, Brent Roach, Ben Luking.

second in the league tournament as a first-year player. Meredith, a senior from Johnson City, Tenn., was a starting outfielder on the softball team and a team captain for the swimming and diving squad. Vogel, a senior from Lexington, was an HCAC Player of the Year and also won All-Region and All-American honors. Student-athletes honored for skill, Meredith also won the Senior Leadership Award, presented by academics, leadership, inspiration the Student Athlete Advisory Committee for leadership on and off the playing field. Golfer Rhea Badgett, two-sport star Liz Meredith, and soccer Baseball pitcher Brent Roach, a senior from Georgetown, Ky., player Matt Vogel were named co-female and male Pioneer Athletes won the George H. Stopp Award as the student-athlete with the of the Year during the annual awards ceremony in May. Academic, highest grade point average over a four-year career. leadership, and inspiration awards were also given. Cancer survivor Ben Luking, a senior from Louisville, received the Badgett, a senior from Madisonville, was a four-time All-Heart- Pioneer Inspiration Award. He ended his career as the winningest land Collegiate Athletic Conference first team member, finishing pitcher in the history of the Transy baseball program.

SUMMER 2008 13 COME Morrison Medallion Presented to alums for outstandingUniversity service to Transylvania Awards and its programs MARY LOU DIETRICH HARMON ’56 TOGETHER Mary Lou Dietrich Harmon has served her alma mater as a mem- Alumni return to Transylvania to ber of the Alumni Executive Board and Transylvania Women’s celebrate friendships and family Club, and as co-chair of her 50th reunion. As an expression of gratitude for her Transylvania education, she established, along More than 630 alumni and guests with her husband, Al, an academic endowment fund in peace enjoyed a full schedule of Alumni Weekend studies in honor of history professor emeritus John D. Wright Jr. 2008 events April 25-27, ranging from a and the late philosophy professor emeritus Benjamin F. Lewis ’43. day at Keeneland Race Course to class She is a former high school teacher and employee of the Federal reunion dinners that provided the perfect Bureau of Investigation. setting to catch up with all the news concerning classmates and families. IRvin E. Lunger Award The alumni celebration luncheon, held Presented for unique and exceptional service to Transylvania in the William T. Young Campus Center, is always a highlight of the weekend, and this SAMUEL G. BARNES year there was a surprise in store for two Samuel G. Barnes joined Transylvania’s Board of Trustees in 1995 and has given of his time and expertise as a member of the board’s members of the audience in particular. Student Life Committee and Finance Committee. He was a gener- William T. Young Jr., chairman of the Board ous supporter of the 225th Anniversary Campaign, the Clive M. of Trustees, made an unannounced Beck Athletic and Recreation Center, and the Charles L. Shearer appearance to bestow the Transylvania Medal Art Building. He has helped to secure support for the Schell Stu- on Transylvania First Lady Susan P. Shearer dent Loan Fund from Fifth Third Bank, Central Kentucky, where he and President Charles L. Shearer, each of serves as president and CEO. whom has given the University 25 years of exemplary service. (See adjacent story.) In lieu of the traditional luncheon speaker, Transylvania Medal this year’s event was also given over to a cel- Presented to non-alums who, through friendship and ebration of the careers of two long-time pro- outstanding service, have promoted Transylvania fessors who retired at the end of the school SUSAN P. SHEARER AND CHARLES L. SHEARER year in May. Mathematics and computer Susan P. Shearer has served Transylvania as first lady for science professor James E. Miller (42 years 25 years and has been a constant advocate for the best of service) and sociology professor and qualities of the University in all her endeavors. As the former dean of students J. Richard parent of three Transylvania graduates, she has been an Thompson (31 years) were lauded for their effective supporter of the admissions program. Her sup- outstanding service to the University and port of student art activities was recognized with the its students. (See retirement stories on pages naming of the Susan P. Shearer Student Gallery in the four and five.) Charles L. Shearer Art Building. She has played an essential role in hosting trustees and special guests at At the end of the luncheon, the Alumni numerous official functions. Association elected Wanda Poynter Cole ’67 president of the Alumni Executive Board Charles L. Shearer celebrated his 25th anniversary as and Clay Stinnett ’95 president-elect. ! president of Transylvania this July, the longest such tenure in the history of the college. During this time, he has played a key role in helping to increase enrollment from 650 to 1,150, grow the endowment from $33 million to $140 million, enhance faculty and stu- dent academic quality, and oversee the completion of more new buildings and renova- tion projects than any prior president.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award Presented to an alum for extraordinary involvement in the life of the University BRIAN CLARK WOOD ’94 Brian Clark Wood joined Transylvania’s Board of Trustees in 2005 following three years of service on the Board of Visitors. He chaired the 10th reunion of his class and served on the Clive M. Beck Ath- letic and Recreation Center alumni committee from 1999-2005. He has provided generous support for the Transylvania Annual Joseph Rey Au Fund, Thomson Residence Hall, Charles L. Shearer Art Building, ! Seniors Elizabeth Combs, Miss Transylvania, Beck Center, and Cowgill Center for Business, Economics, and and Richmond Bramblet, Mr. Pioneer, enjoy a dance at the T-Day Coronation Ball. Education. He is president and CEO of BC Wood Properties, which comprises retail and commercial property in Kentucky and Tennessee.

14 TRANSYLVANIA Joseph Rey Au SIX INDUCTED INTO PIONEER HALL OF FAME From left, Dustin Elizabeth Meek ’88, Jeff Blandon ’88, Jill Brooks Pellerin ’75, Whitney O’Bannon Hankins ’74, Jerome Clark “Jerry” Jenkins ’62, and Evans Day “Jack” Tracy ’56.

ix alumni were inducted into the and tennis, including two seasons on the player all four years at the NAIA SPioneer Hall of Fame during Alumni men’s team. Her career in education has tournament. She compiled a career singles Weekend 2008. The Hall of Fame included a position as athletics director record of 90-18 playing from positions 5- recognizes former athletes and coaches and coach at St. Francis High School in 1, and a 60-22 mark in doubles playing who are alumni of the University and Louisville, and she currently coaches a positions 3-1. She was named Pioneer others who have made outstanding con- Special Olympics girls’ basketball team. Athlete of the Year as a senior. tributions to the field of athletics, thereby She was the director of the Kentucky state Jill Brooks Pellerin ’75 lettered in bringing honor to themselves and to Tran- high school field hockey tournament for field hockey and cheerleading for four years sylvania. five years. at Transy, and played three seasons of bas- Jeff Blandon ’88 is the third all-time Jerome Clark “Jerry” Jenkins ’62 ketball and two in tennis. Since graduating, leading scorer for men’s basketball with played baseball for four years at she has participated in more than 200 1,906 points. A two-time Most Valuable Transylvania and was catcher on the 1962 triathlons, including completing four Iron- Player for Transy, he set a single season team that finished 14-1 and won the Ken- man triathlons, and has run in more than scoring record with 797 points and was tucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 500 races. As an equestrian, she was named Pioneer Athlete of the Year championship. He also played basketball Coastal Reserve Champion for Georgia following his junior year. He was also a for two seasons. His long career as teacher, and South Carolina in show jumping in two-time NAIA All-District selection and coach, and administrator in the Harrison 1991 and two-winner in dressage in 1999. was named to several All-American teams County (Ky.) public schools included a She recently won the master’s group in after his senior season. After completing stint as coach of the Harrison County High the Emory University Aquathon, a graduate work in sports management at School boys basketball team that advanced swim/run competition, and in 2007 hiked the University of Kentucky, he moved to to the quarterfinals of the Sweet Sixteen 1,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Australia, where he was involved in pro- state tournament in 1967. He was named Evans Day “Jack” Tracy ’56 was a fessional basketball as a player and Coach of the Year in the Mid-State Con- basketball standout at Transy as one of the owner/director of the Hunter Pirates in ference that year. He was also a high school first players to receive a scholarship and a the national basketball league. and college basketball official for 18 years, member of the first team to win a tourna- Whitney O’Bannon Hankins ’74 was and was inducted into the 10th Region ment. A forward/center, he started every a member of the first women’s basketball Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. game and lettered all four years from 1952- team at Transylvania in the modern era, Dustin Elizabeth Meek ’88 played 56. While in the U.S. Army, he played on the 1970-71 squad that posted a 9-1 tennis for four years at Transy, winning teams at Fort Carson and Fort Myers. Soon record, including wins over the “B” teams her position in both singles and doubles after graduating from Transy, he was of the University of Kentucky, Eastern from 1984-88 at the Kentucky Women’s appointed assistant football and basketball Kentucky University, and the University Intercollegiate Conference and the NAIA coach at Frankfort (Ky.) High School, of Louisville. She also played field hockey District 32 tournament. She was also a key where he also taught. !

SUMMER 2008 15 2008 Graduates head t

Harvard University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the Fulbright Scholar Program are among the presti- gious organizations associated with the graduate education plans of members of the class of 2008. A Record-setting Class • • • 259 graduating seniors make up the largest class in Transylvania history

BY WILLIAM A. BOWDEN

! Above, from left, commencement speaker John Churchill, secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa Society; President Charles L. Shearer; and William T. Young Jr., chairman of the Board of Trustees. Left, Lucie Hartmann, a political science and psychology double major from Asheville, SARAH HARCOURT, an elementary educa- N.C., gave the student address. tion and religion major from La Grange, Ky., was accepted to Harvard University graduate For more commencement pictures, see back cover. Photos by Joseph Rey Au programs in both education and theology. The summer after her junior year, Har- court completed a two-month internship with the Harvard Pluralism Project and con- sun-drenched crowd of family and Scholar, and earned the Ph.D. from Yale ducted research for World Religions, a Afriends, faculty and trustees looked University. resource for academicians and others inter- on from Old Morrison lawn on the Graduating senior Lucie Hartmann, a ested in religious diversity. This experience morning of May 24 as President Charles political science and psychology double ignited her interest in studying at Harvard on the graduate level. L. Shearer conferred bachelor of arts major from Asheville, N.C., used the She applied to the graduate school of degrees on 259 seniors, the largest whimsical poetic style of a Dr. Seuss tale education for a master’s degree in special graduating class in the 228-year history to compare the education she and her class- studies, and to the divinity school for a of Transylvania. mates had received from Transylvania to masters of theological studies. She was Commencement speaker John the delightful variety of a buffet meal. accepted into both, and although she Churchill, secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa “Remember your appetite and your thought about seeking a dual degree, she Society, told the graduating seniors about hunger for more/As well as your decided to enter the divinity school. the role their education in the liberal arts willingness to try new things and explore,” Harcourt plans to teach elementary and sciences plays in benefitting both the she said. “But the experience of tasting, school. “I’m going to be studying what individual and society as a whole. even the bitter/Is one that has made us teachers should be doing with religion in “Engagement with the liberal arts and all the more fitter. We will make a the classroom as a category of cultural rele- sciences fosters our abilities to use difference, of this I am sure/For our vance in students’ lives,” she said. “I want a knowledge to make important decisions courage and conviction will always chance to go out there and do that. That’s well,” Churchill said. “It also gives us endure.” a part of me and what I should be doing.” responsibilities to make the world a better William T. Young Jr., chairman of the After gaining classroom experience, Har- place.” Board of Trustees, recognized Shearer as court would like to pursue a Ph.D. in educa- As secretary, Churchill is the chief exec- he neared completion in July of his 25th tion with the goal of becoming a college utive officer and head of the national office year as president of Transylvania, the professor. “That’s where I could go to make of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest aca- longest such tenure in the history of the a difference,” she said. demic honorary society. He received his University. • • • undergraduate education and induction Also during the ceremony, retiring pro- into Phi Beta Kappa at Rhodes College, fessors James E. Miller, mathematics and studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes computer science, and J. Richard

16 TRANSYLVANIA nteresting and prestigious destinations

Ky., was awarded a Fulbright English Teach- don School of Economics experience as a ing Assistantship to study in Vietnam for the way of narrowing her interests to a specific 2008/09 academic year. Powell is one of 10 career goal. English teaching assistants selected for the “There’s a whole big spectrum of things inaugural Fulbright program in Vietnam. I’m interested in right now, including eco- She will be in Vietnam for 11 months, nomic issues in third-world countries and where she’ll teach English to college stu- the strategizing and marketing of political dents and students in a teacher training candidates,” she said. “I also feel very com- program, and study Vietnamese. passionate about world poverty and what Powell’s interest in Vietnam was sparked the rest of the world can do to help people in a class taught by political science profes- in difficult situations.” AUSTIN PRICE completed a double major sor Jeff Freyman, and study abroad experi- • • • in French and anthropology, along with a ences helped her gain the confidence to minor in business administration, and will apply for the Fulbright. enter the master’s degree program in the “My two trips abroad were integral in Graduate School for Public and Internation- inspiring me to travel more,” she said. “I al Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh this went to Spain for May term my first year fall. and for a term last year. That empowered Price, from Marietta, Ohio, will focus on me to take a step to go even farther away.” international development at Pittsburgh, with A volunteer with Kentucky Refugee Min- a minor in human security and a regional istries, Powell’s plans for the future include concentration in Francophone Africa. He’s working with immigrants or refugees, spending this summer completing an intern- focusing on the human side of international ship through the Sister Cities Commission, affairs, rather than the political. working at a non-governmental agency in • • • CHRIS MOONEY, a mathematics major France dealing with immigrant issues. from Lexington, was accepted into the His long-range goal is to work in interna- Ph.D. program in mathematics at the Uni- tional development in one of the sub-Saha- versity of Iowa as a Presidential Graduate ran African nations, an interest that was Fellow. sparked by working with Congolese The University of Iowa was the winner of refugees in Lexington through the Kentucky the 2008 American Mathematical Society Refugee Ministries. Award for an Exemplary Program or “I look on international development as a Achievement, and the Presidential Graduate means of achieving a global stewardship,” Fellowship brings 30 of the most promising Price said. “Through my French studies, I’ve doctoral students to the university each acquired a special interest in Francophone year. populations in Africa. The good thing about As a first-year student, Mooney planned my degree from Pittsburgh is that it will LAUREN STROHMEIER, a political science to major in sociology and mathematics. allow me to work for NGOs, for the govern- major and history minor from Owenton, Ky., “My father was a professor of sociology, ment, or in private consulting.” will pursue a master’s degree in global poli- so my plan was to do demography work or • • • tics at the London School of Economics and quantitative sociology,” he said, “but I Political Science beginning this fall. added a physics minor, and then history, so I When she came to Transylvania, her ended up with three minors and a major in thoughts centered on domestic political math.” concerns, but a study abroad experience The summer after his sophomore year, with the Hansard Scholars Program in Lon- Mooney conducted research at Williams don and her Transy classes changed her per- College and realized that research was the spective. work he wanted to pursue. After his junior “I interned with a member of the British year, he completed research in algebra at Parliament and really enjoyed it,” Central Michigan University. “I got to be in Strohmeier said. “That experience, and sev- the same room as some of the greats. It eral of my classes with (political science pro- was very rewarding,” he said. fessor) Dr. Freyman, changed my focus to With a focus in algebra and group theo- MALLORY POWELL, a Spanish and inter- international politics and issues.” ry, Mooney plans to become a college pro- national affairs major from Lawrenceburg, Strohmeier is looking forward to her Lon- fessor.

SUMMER 2008 17 SEATOF POWER ARIS CANDRIS ’73 becomes CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, a global leader in nuclear power BY WILLIAM A. BOWDEN

ris Candris ’73 wasn’t expecting to Candris’s remarkable story is a textbook sylvania,” Candris said. “Transy gave me Aspend his first night in America example of the versatility of a liberal arts a good scholarship. I arrived on campus camped out on a couch at New York’s education as a foundation for graduate in the fall of 1970 straight off the proverbial John F. Kennedy International Airport, studies and a career in almost any field, boat, only this time it was an airplane.” but a missed connection for his flight from and the possibilities attainable for those Transy’s new L.A. Brown Science Athens, Greece, to Lexington necessitated who come to America willing to work hard Center opened that same fall, a fortuitous the unplanned layover. and take advantage of opportunities. event for Candris, who was interested in Fortunately for Candris, his great Amer- the sciences from day one. His original ican adventure went straight uphill from Candris left Greece to come to Tran- idea of concentrating on theoretical nuclear there. sylvania during a time of political and social physics changed somewhat during his Candris, the first, and until recently the Cupheaval in his native country. A military Transy years, to a career goal focused more only, member of his immediate family to junta had taken over the government on the applications of science. leave his native Greece to attend college through a coup d’état in 1967, and some “One of my classes visited Oak Ridge in the United States, became CEO of who opposed military rule and its National Laboratory in Tennessee, which Westinghouse Electric Company on July suspension of individual freedoms were was my first exposure to the more practical 1. A nuclear scientist and engineer by edu- either exiled by the junta or self-exiled. side of nuclear physics,” Candris recalled. cation and training, he was named to the One such person was Candris’s uncle, who “Later, I went to a conference in Dayton top management role after a succession of wound up as a visiting professor at the attended by recruiters from graduate increasingly responsible positions over his University of Kentucky. That provided schools in nuclear engineering. That 33-year career at the Pittsburgh-based Candris with his link to Transylvania. opened my eyes further to options besides Westinghouse, one of the world’s leading “I knew I wanted to go to a small research and teaching.” nuclear electric power companies. school, and my uncle told me about Tran- Taking heavy loads most terms, Candris

18 TRANSYLVANIA completed his B.A. degree in three years, 1886, would go through many other inevitably brings to mind the subject of with three majors—physics, mathematics, business twists and turns before arriving safety, something Candris is keenly aware and pre-engineering. Mathematics and at its current status as a purely nuclear of as a scientist and active member of his computer science professor James E. Miller electric power company. profession. He recently became a board and Princeton-educated physics professor There were also many increasingly member of the Nuclear Energy Institute, John Roeder were among his favorite responsible positions in Candris’s future which has as one of its main purposes the teachers. at Westinghouse over the next three education of the general public about Candris was especially gratified at the decades as he advanced up the engineering nuclear power. level of personal attention he received as and management ladders of the company. “Those of us who work in the field have a Transy student. His most recent position before ascending a healthy respect for radiation and the “I expected some of that, but the to CEO was senior vice president of nuclear potential dangers associated with nuclear closeness of the environment at services. material,” Candris said. “But we also know Transylvania and the interest professors “I first moved up the technology side the enormous benefits, not only in terms showed in students was a pleasant of the house, then took over the services of electrical power generation with no surprise,” he said. “Had I gone to a technology side,” Candris said. “I’ve often greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear European university, I would not have joked that, with the exception of materials, plants, but also the many medical experienced that.” there’s not a function within the nuclear applications such as diagnostic x-rays, for side of Westinghouse that I have not run example.” When it came time to apply for at some point.” The industry has not done a good job Wgraduate school, Candris found his Tran- of telling its story, Candris feels, which sylvania degree to be an excellentCCandris takes over the reins of West- includes new technology that makes credential. He applied to Purdue inghouse at an opportune time in the modern plants safer than ever. University, The Ohio State University, the global nuclear power industry in general, “We have been timid as an industry to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and for Westinghouse in particular. The go on the offensive from a public relations and Carnegie-Mellon University, and was company signed contracts in 2002 and standpoint and explain to people what is accepted with scholarship offers from all 2006 with South Korea worth in excess going on,” he said. “Not a single person of them. of $650 million to support construction was harmed from radiation at the 1979 “I was choosing between MIT and of six nuclear power plants, and a multi- Three-Mile Island accident, but the Carnegie-Mellon in Pittsburgh, and West- billion dollar contract with China in 2007 impression was of a mass hysteria. In 1986, inghouse, the pioneer in nuclear power, to provide four plants. Each plant is a no one got the message out that the was headquartered in Pittsburgh,” Candris roughly $3 billion overall investment by accident at Chernobyl was unique to that said. He chose Carnegie-Mellon, and Pitts- the utility, Candris said. particular type of reactor, which is illegal burgh has been his home ever since, with In the United States, 104 reactors cur- as a design in the Western world.” the exception of three years spent with rently supply about 20 percent of the Westinghouse’s facilities in Jacksonville, nation’s electricity needs. By comparison, NNuclear scientist and engineer, and Fla. France produces more than 80 percent of CEO of a global nuclear power company, Candris found that his Transylvania its electricity through nuclear power, may not be the first job titles that come education prepared him well to tackle the Sweden 50 percent, and the European to mind for a graduate of a small liberal rigors of nuclear science and engineering Union 30 percent. arts college, but they serve as testament studies at one of the nation’s leading uni- “We are in the middle of a renaissance to how a multi-faceted liberal education versities for science. for nuclear plants,” Candris said. “As the can prepare a person for almost any under- “I had to compete with students with holders of the technology that is favored taking. big-name school backgrounds, but I had globally for new power plants, That’s been true for Candris as well as a fairly easy time of it,” he says. “The ones Westinghouse is in the catbird’s seat. We his wife, Laura A. (Sutton) Candris ’75, a who came from pure engineering back- have been growing a lot in recent years, graduate of the University of Pittsburgh grounds had a tough time with advanced and we expect that to continue.” School of Law and senior counsel with the reactor theory in nuclear physics, but that Westinghouse will move into a new Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & was a piece of cake for me with what I had 845,000-square-foot headquarters and Scott, LLP. gotten from my Transy courses with Dr. design-and-engineering complex in 2009. “Both Laura and I have a very soft spot Roeder, whose degree was in theoretical The company hired more than 1,300 engi- for Transylvania,” said Candris, who was nuclear physics.” neers during the most recent fiscal year, a elected to the Transylvania Board of Candris joined Westinghouse as a task made difficult because of a shortage Trustees in May. “I honestly think that a senior engineer in the former advanced of engineers in the U.S. combination of the attention that I got reactor division in 1975, before he had “Very few of our new engineers are there, along with the environment that completed work on his Ph.D. in nuclear coming from other countries because of Transy provided, were significant science and engineering at Carnegie- the problem of getting visas,” Candris said. contributors to how I turned out.” Mellon. That same year, Westinghouse “Part of my interest in staying in close Candris recently lost his distinction of sold off its traditional appliance touch with Transylvania and Carnegie- being the only member of his immediate manufacturing business as it focused more Mellon is to encourage more investment family to come to the United States for and more on nuclear power technologies in technical and engineering curriculum.” higher education, and to Transy in and services. The company, founded in Any discussion of nuclear power plants particular. His nephew, Stamatis Kandris

SUMMER 2008 19 Transylvania would like to publish your photos of alumni events and personal milestones. For consideration, please send photos to Transylvania Magazine, NEWS & NOTES Transylvania University, Alumni 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797. , Summer 1992 Today Transylvania

! Jennifer Maxwell, left, and Susan Marine shared a light moment after commencement ceremonies in 1992. The program was held in McAlister Auditorium, razed in 2000 to make way for the Clive M. Beck Athletic and Recreation Center. Transylvania awarded 215 bachelor’s degrees that day, and the speaker was Nobel laureate William Nunn Lipscomb Jr., the Abbott and James Lawrence profes- sor of chemistry emeritus at Harvard University.

Donald W. Frantz and Zerilda Paul A. Lantis, Dublin, Ohio, repre- including: from left, Martha Heard George ’49 Cowherd Frantz, Shelbyville, Ky., cel- ’61 sented Transylvania on April 26 at ’57, Joseph Wilcox ’46, Lewis George ’55, ebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on the presidential inauguration at the College Emily Marsh Wilcox ’46, Ann Lewis Smith December 20. of Wooster. ’61, and Jo Garver Wilkinson ’54, far right. The cruise was organized by the Senior Adult Elizabeth Elam Weissenborn, back Ministries of Florida and was led by Sharon ’51 row, third from right, Plano, Tex., is Watkins, general minister and president of a member of a women’s basketball team that the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), played in a tournament in Hot Springs, Ark. and her husband, Rick Lowery, interim dean of Lexington Theological Seminary.

Lawrence C. Bobbitt, Hilton Head, ’63 S.C., is a retired hospital chaplain. Dorothy C. “Dot” Watson, second His wife, Carol, teaches at the Hilton Head ’62 from right, and Thomas C. “Tom” International Baccalaureate School. Watson ’61, third from right, Tullahoma, Tenn., enjoyed a one-week cruise in January William B. Bell, Midlothian, Va., rep- with 120 Disciples from nine states, ’66 resented Transylvania on April 11 at

20 TRANSYLVANIA Alumna celebrates 100th birthday

Lida Crouch Stansbury ’28 celebrated her 100th birthday on June 2, surrounded by her friends at Mt. Washington (Ky.) United Methodist Church, where she is a parishioner. Close friends Harry and Sharon Feeback put together a keepsake publication for her, filled with photos and remembrances from family, friends, and former students from her years as a high school and elementary school teacher. Stansbury’s centennial birthday came eight decades almost to the day (June 6) since she graduated from Transylvania in 1928. The passage of those 80 years has done little to dim the fond memories she has of her college days. “Being raised on a farm (near Bloomfield, Ky.), it was a broad- ! Lida Stansbury ’28 is joined at her 100th birthday party by ening experience for me to come to Transylvania and be with stu- Joshua McDaniel ’07 and Lindsay “Chip” Wigginton ’70. dents from so many different parts of the country,” Stansbury says. “I loved every minute of it. My mother was very progressive, It was mainly during her two years at Hamilton College—the and she was determined I would go to college. It wasn’t some- equivalent of her first year and sophomore year at Transy—that thing everyone did back then.” Stansbury experienced the restrictions on, and scrutiny of, female Stansbury studied French at Transy under Winona Stevens college students at a level that today’s women would find Jones, instructor in French and Spanish, and completed the edu- unimaginable, not to mention intolerable. It was all part of the cation courses necessary for a teaching certificate. She taught finishing school aspect of Hamilton that attracted young women high school for two years in Mt. Washington before getting mar- from Kentucky and many other states, including Indiana and Illi- ried, then returned as an elementary school substitute teacher for nois. 25 years before retiring. She remembers having to borrow For instance, there were nightly curfews and a lights-out rule $1,000 to pay for her senior year at Transy, then paying it back in in the dormitory, and first-year students were not allowed to walk two years at $100 a month from her teaching salary. downtown for shopping, a movie, or even church without an Stansbury is also among the last graduates of Hamilton Col- upper-class chaperone. The students were inspected by house lege, the women’s junior and preparatory college affiliated with mothers for appearance before being allowed to venture out into Transylvania, where she attended her first two years before Lexington. enrolling at Transy for her junior and senior years to complete her “They were very particular about our being proper young A.B. degree. Hamilton was located on North Broadway just a ladies, and especially our dress, since we were representing block from the Transy campus in a rambling antebellum building Hamilton College,” Stansbury remembers. “Nobody’s slip was that was razed in 1963. Transylvania’s Crimson yearbook allowed to show.” included a section on Hamilton College during the 24 The students took their meals in Hamilton’s dining hall, years (1903-27) that the two institutions were closely where Stansbury worked one year as a waiter to pay for associated. her board and room. “We had tables of eight, and the plates were served in the kitchen. They would put all these plates on a big tray and I would carry it out to the dining hall. Everybody kept their fingers crossed that I would make it.” When asked her feelings about turning 100, Stansbury, who now lives at Wesley Manor Retirement Community in Louisville, said, “Well, you just wonder how you’ve gotten there. I’ve always been very particular about yearly physical exam- inations.” Though she and her late husband did not have children of their own, Stansbury feels blessed to have the relationships she enjoys now with her former students. “I did not have any biologi- cal children, but I have a lot of children,” she says with a smile, “and they give me a lot of pleasure.” Many thanks to Joshua McDaniel ’07, who attends Stansbury’s ! Lida Stansbury, pictured in the 1926 Crimson yearbook, grad- uated from Hamilton College (shown above), a women’s jun- church and called to let Transylvania magazine know of her ior college affiliated with Transylvania, before completing her upcoming birthday. Also to Lindsay “Chip” Wigginton ’70, who degree at Transy in 1928. helped arrange an interview with Stansbury. the presidential inauguration at the University Georgia Green Stamper, Lexington, Transylvania bookstore. For more of Richmond. ’67 has published a collection of her essays information about her book, visit her Web and public radio commentaries titled You site at www.georgiagreenstamper.com. Jessie Lackey Fennell, Lexington, represented Can Go Anywhere From the Crossroads of the Georgia is a contributing commentator on Transylvania on April 25 at the presidential World. It’s available from the publisher, Wind University of Kentucky public radio station inauguration at Eastern Kentucky University. Publications, at Amazon.com, and in the WUKY and writes a newspaper column. In

SUMMER 2008 21 James W. Hicks, Edgewood, Ky., a ’71 retired science teacher after 32 years DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS were presented during Alumni Week- service, is serving as a biology teacher with end 2008 to four alumni who have distinguished themselves as Transylvanians through Kentucky Virtual High School and a their professional lives, standards of excellence, and community service. consultant for Blended Learning with the Kentucky Department of Education.

Robert P. Dillard ’63 was recognized for his devotion to Elizabeth Bishop Speed purchased a improving the health of children and teaching other doctors to ’74 new home in Lincolnton, N.C., and do the same. Currently a professor of pediatrics at the Univer- is in the process of renovating it. She is in sity of Louisville, he is a former faculty member at the Univer- her 22nd year with Faison Association in sity of Kentucky, where he earned his medical degree in 1967. Charlotte. He has held teaching and/or staff positions at the University of Jill Harris, Lexington, retired from South Florida College of Medicine and East Carolina University Fayette County Public Schools after School of Medicine, and at Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart ’77 28 years of teaching primary school and and the Nemours Children’s Clinic, both in Pensacola, Fla. serving as a reading specialist and professional staff assistant. She now serves as a reading William C. Hobgood ’58 was honored for his extensive intervention teacher with Fayette County career in the ministry. He is presently pastor of Bethany Beach Schools on a part-time basis and continues (Delaware) Christian Church and has served for 25 years as a to be involved in church and community pastor and 17 years as a regional minister in the Christian activities. Church (Disciples of Christ). He was elected in 2003 to a two- year term as general minister and president of the Christian Linda Wise McNay and her family live in Church. He earned a master of divinity degree from Lexington Atlanta. She is director of museum Theological Seminary, a master’s equivalency at George Wash- advancement at the High Museum of Art ington University, and a doctor of ministry from Lancaster The- and national president of Art Museum Devel- ological Seminary. His books include The Once and Future Pas- opment Professionals. tor and Welcoming Resistance. Dana H. Havron, Huntsville, Ala., has Lee H. Rose ’58 was recognized for his long and successful ’78 been promoted to lieutenant in the career in coaching, teaching, and administration. He was head U.S. Navy Reserve. He currently serves as coach at Transylvania for eight seasons, taking the Pioneers to an intelligence officer performing scientific the NCAA tournament five times, before taking the University and technical intelligence with the Office of of North Carolina-Charlotte and Purdue University to the Final Naval Intelligence. Over the past year and a Four, winning a national Coach of the Year honor in the half, he has supported Navy operations and process. His NBA career found him with the San Antonio exercises off the coast of Lebanon, in Spurs, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Charlotte Hor- Germany, and Italy. Dana continues his nets before his current role as assistant coach for the Char- civilian career with The Boeing Company as lotte Bobcats. His extensive international coaching experience an engineer on the Ground Midcourse includes coaching the United States team at the 1985 World Defense contract. University Games in Japan. Nancy L. Allf, Las Vegas, a practicing attorney since 1983 and a partner in Carla Roberts Whaley ’83 was honored for her successful ’79 the firm of Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan, has career as a sales and marketing executive in the area of filed to run for the Nevada Supreme Court. healthcare financing. As vice president of sales for Humana- Kentucky, she has helped position Humana as the largest com- Vinson W. Miller, Hampton, Va., mercial market shareholder in the state while achieving Presi- ’81 graduated from the joint Navy-VA dent’s Club status in 15 of her 17 years with the company. Clinical Pastoral Education residency She has held market and corporate-level positions in sales program at Naval Medical Center force automation, sales/agent compensation, client reporting, Portsmouth in October. In November, he advisory councils, and associate training. She spearheaded reported as command chaplain at Naval Hos- development and company-wide deployment of Humana’s pital Lemoore in California. He is now in first customized Customer Relationship Management program his 15th year of service as a Navy chaplain. in 2003. Gwen P. Sloas, Dayton, Ohio, met her new son, Jason Mark Sloas, born in Hohhot, September, she will lead off the 2008-09 to cruise the Inland Waterway of Alaska this Inner Mongolia, China, on January 4, 2005. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning summer on a small ship and tour Denali She took Paula, 16, and Tim, 12, to China lecture series “New Books by Great Writ- National Park. with her to welcome their new brother. ers.” Kay Judice Thompson, Miami, Tex., has F. Daniel Mongiardo, Hazard, Ky., Elizabeth Hagerty Dyckes, Sarasota, retired from teaching. She and her husband ’82 was awarded the 2008 East Kentucky ’68 Fla., and her husband are enjoying run a cattle ranch, and they enjoy having Leadership Award for a Public Individual by retirement in Florida’s Gulf coast. They plan their grandchildren visit. the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation.

22 TRANSYLVANIA CLASS OF 1943—65th Reunion CLASS OF 1948—60th Reunion

Elizabeth Drymon Dickey, Richard Bradley. Garey White

Alumni Weekend 2008 Reunion Classes

CLASS OF 1958

50th Reunion/Newest Robert Barr Society Members Front row, from left: Ken Evans, Mary Bethel Payne Robinette, Ada Gortney Talley, Janice Jackson Boyd, Joann Lancaster Hanna, Delma June Coyle Thompson, Jo Ann Pearce Nisbet, Pat Hinkle Sisson, Sue Brinegar Combs, Joyce Adams Piercefield, Sarah Toncray Wyatt, Betty Scrivner Lollis, Ann Spradling Hake; second row (seated): Mary Sally Smith Pace, Virgelia Cleveland Meek, Joyce Netherton Albert- Locknane Phelps, Dale Rogers Herrick, Suzy Bell Gartin, Barbara sen, Gayle Ropke Greer, Wilda Vaught McKenzie; fourth row: Chris Reliford Faulconer, Faye Thompson Smith, Jane Horton Huff Wilhoit, Hobgood, Russ McClure, Mark Johnson, Scott Hackney, Ed Ackall, Vera McManaman Rowell; third row: Barbara Stivers Tackett, Joyce Ed Thompson, Mel Boyd, Wade Wampler, Gayle Rees, Danny Clark, Lowry Witt, Bobbye Gayle Bryant Amato, Jane Davis Lollis, Virginia Howard Pope, William (Smitty) Lucas, Norman Hagley, Lee Rose, Jim Adams Langsdale, Jane Dodds Killman, Nancy Jones Ball, Monnie Amato.

SUMMER 2008 23 Reunion Classes CLASS OF 1963—45th Reunion Front row, from left: Jim Horine, Bob Watts, Jean Morse Wallace, Smith, Jo Ann Livesay McIntosh. Chuck Barrett; back row: Les Bobbi Cox Simpson, Elaine Cremer Tiller, Suzanne Bence Mayes; Voyles, John Toncray, Ed Allen, Jack Lucas. second row: Monte McIntosh, Pam McCord Watts, Sharron Williams

CLASS OF 1968—40th Reunion Front row, from left: Bob Buck, Jan Schoonmaker, Norma Lewis Hoge McFadden, Charelle Higgins Wheeler, Sylvia Richards Keller, Yost, Mary Lee Slaughter Gillis, Marjorie Peace Lenn, Libby Johnson Ann Boyd Brandow, Barbara Daniel Ellis; back row: Tom Shevlin, Abele, Anne Stephens Baldwin, Janine Denton Auslander; second Dave Ederheimer, Ron Yost, Bill Hill, Michael Reynolds, Cleve Gam- row: Jim Parker, Sara Beldon Rogers, Pam Shepherd Waldron, Jane bill, Bob Keller, Mike Nichols, Bob Riester.

CLASS OF 1973—35th Reunion Front row: Carolyn Hilterbran Henry, Lizi Ruch Plotnick, Susan Perry Barnes, Ellen Haggard Cunningham, Sharon Scott, Susan Snowden Hoffman, Nancy Finney, Sheila Hansford Elliott; second row: Steve DuArte; back row: Aris Candris, Bill Bramblet, Marty Voiers, Mike Henry, Bill Hardy, Jackie Baker Henry, Karen Kelly McGuire, Pat Toncray, Lee Klotz, Jeff Gaunce.

24 TRANSYLVANIA Jennifer Curry Hoertz, Louisville, is ’85 working on her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy at the University Two alumni and two professors received DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS of Louisville. She has three children, Hannah, during Alumni Weekend 2008 for their outstanding service to Transylvania. 17, Drew, 15, and Ben, 13.

Nancy Adams Clark, Brighton, Wisc., Betty Scrivner Lollis ’58 retired from Transylvania in 1998 ’87 represented Transylvania on April 18 after serving in the admissions office as coordinator of the at the presidential inauguration at Albion Transylvania premier scholarships, along with additional duties, College. and as director of the alumni and parent programs. She is a former president of the Alumni Executive Board, and contin- Emily Burks Dennis, Frankfort, Ky., ues to serve her alma mater as a member of the Transylvania was appointed general counsel by the ’92 Women’s Club. She was a member of the reunion committee Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. for the 45th and 50th reunions of her class. Stephen E. Stauffer, Lexington, has been elected president-elect of Southeastern Asso- ciation of Housing Officers, a regional asso- James E. Miller retired from Transylvania at the end of the ciation for professionals working in the field 2008 academic year after 42 years as a computer science and of college residence life and housing. He will mathematics professor. In addition to his teaching duties, he serve a three-year term as president beginning served as chair of the division of natural sciences and mathe- in February 2009. Steve continues to work matics, directed two self studies for reaffirmation of accredita- in residence life at the University of Ken- tion, and was a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. tucky. He was faculty adviser for Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary for more than two decades. He also developed many R. Brandon Claycomb, Fond du Lac, activities that furthered the goals and reputation of the col- ’93 Wisc., has been named dean of arts lege, including summer academic camps for high school stu- and sciences at Edgewood College in Wis- dents and computer competitions that later became part of consin. the statewide Academic Sweet 16 competition. Catherine Roberts Eads is a senior supervisor J. Richard Thompson retired from Transylvania at the end of and educational consultant with Usborne the 2008 academic year after 31 years as a sociology profes- Books. She conducts literacy programs with sor, including one year when he also served as interim dean of families, schools, and businesses while helping students and 10 years when he was dean of students. He other women start home-based businesses served the University in a variety of other ways, including as as educational consultants. Cathy and her co-designer of and mentor in the new student orientation pro- husband, David, live in John’s Creek, Ga., gram, chair of selection committees for the William T. Young with their three children. Contact Cathy via Scholarship and the Transylvania Scholarship, administration her Web site at www.FindTheDuck.com. adviser to the Student Government Association, and member Amy Collignon Gunn, St. Louis, an attorney of selection committees for student orientation leaders and with the law firm of Simon Passanante, has resident advisers. been named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2008 40 Under 40, honoring pro- Sarah Toncray Wyatt ’58 credits Transylvania faculty and fessionals under the age of 40 for staff members for instilling a love for lifelong learning that has achievements in their careers and enabled her to improve the quality of life in communities communities. Honorees are selected by a where she has lived and motivated her to support her alma panel of the paper’s editors and former win- mater as well. She served on the Alumni Executive Board from ners. 1991-94 and on her class reunion committee in 2003. She has been a member and leader of the Transylvania Women’s Club Lee Alexander King, Franklin, Tenn., is since 1994. enjoying teaching preschool, and her husband, W. Bradley King, has been promoted to director of implementation services at Censis Technologies. ments. www.katebuckley.com.

Jennifer Brown Tincher, Hoover, Ala., is mar- Amy T. “Kate” Buck- Charles D. Deep and Kristy Sheffel Deep ’99 keting and events coordinator for Team Ala- ’95ley, Laguna live in Lexington with their children, bama with the new professional All American Beach, Fla., has been Madeline and Katie. Charlie works for Boston Football League (www.aafl.com). awarded the James Hearst Scientific and Kristy is an assistant professor Poetry Prize offered by in internal medicine at the University of Ken- K. Beth Johnson lives in St. Louis North American Review tucky. with her husband, Joel Northwall, a ’94 for her poem The Life Cycle of Moths. Her mechanical engineer in the motor division first book, A Wild Region: Poems & Heather C. Watson, Nashville, ran in of Emerson. Beth is an investment consultant Paintings, set in Kentucky, was released in ’97 the Country Music half-marathon in specializing in college and university endow- April by Moon Tide Press. Her Web site is April. In addition to the rigors of training,

SUMMER 2008 25 William J. “Billy” Redmon, Louisville, OLD HOME WEEK AT THE DENTIST ’04 received his master of history degree from the University of Louisville in Decem- Former Transylvania head men’s bas- ber. ketball coach Don Lane may feel he’s back on the court when he goes to Amanda Lamping Barb, Lexington, the dentist. That’s because three of his ’05 has been promoted to facilities oper- former players are in practice together ations manager at the Frito-Lay Distribution at Alumni Dental Center in Lexington, Center in Lexington. She has been with the where Lane is a loyal patient. company for five years. The practice was started by Larry Ashley N. Duncan, Louisville, was awarded Kopczyk ’80 and now includes his a Fulbright research grant to Finland for son-in-law Brian Vieth ’98 and Tim 2008-09. Her research project is “Exploring Majors ’01. The practice is appropri- the Finnish Model of Farm Animal Welfare.” ately named—a significant number of Transy alums are included among the Jessica M. Grice, Fairfield, Ohio, has patients. ’06 passed all four parts of the CPA exam Lane, now a Transy physical educa- and been certified as a CPA. tion professor, coached at Transylva- nia for 26 seasons and is a member Ashley N. Salsman, Lexington, graduated of the NAIA Hall of Fame. Kopczyk from the University of Kentucky in May with Lori-Lyn Hurley Lori-Lyn was inducted into the Pioneer Hall of her master of social work degree. She plans ! From left, Larry Kopczyk ’80, Don Lane, Brian Fame in 2007. to become a licensed clinical social worker. Vieth ’98, Tim Majors ’01. Currently, she works at Family Counseling Service as a student therapist and with the RISE summer program as a child therapist. Heather has pledged to raise $750 in spon- Christopher H. Reitz, sorship donations for Gilda’s Club Nashville ’03 Louisville, was promoted to senior Amy B. DeLong, Pikeville, Ky., has in conjunction with the race. You can track financial analyst for Brown-Forman. He is ’07 been accepted into Montclair State Heather’s training progress by visiting responsible for managing, facilitating, and University’s Philosophy for Children pro- www.heathersfirstmarathon.blogspot.com. coordinating financial accounting, reporting, gram. planning, and analytical activities, as well as Christopher A. Carter, Lexington, has working on special projects. ’98 been promoted to vice president of MARRIAGES business banking for Chase Bank and plans Sean M. Thompson, Louisville, is a life skills to relocate to Louisville. trainer with Christian Care Communities K. Beth Johnson ’94 and Joel W. Northwall, (Stepping Stones) in Louisville, assisting November 24, 2007 Taufika Islam Williams, Burlington, N.C., head injury survivors with medications and has been promoted to research assistant pro- daily living tasks. Shannon Beverly Stamper ’94 and John fessor in the department of chemistry, North LeGrande Carroll, January 19, 2008 Carolina State University. Her research is in the area of epithelial ovarian cancer detection. Her husband, Joseph B. Williams ’99, was recently selected to be chief resident at the department of psychiatry, Wake Forest Uni- versity Baptist Medical Center. They have been married for seven years.

Blair A. Myers, ’02Macon, Ga., a realtor and associate broker for Americom Realty Georgia, was inducted into the Lifetime Million Dollar Club by the Central Georgia Board of Realtors after three con- secutive years of multi-million dollar sales production. Myers is one of only two realtors under 30 to ever receive this honor from the board. The Georgia Realtor Institute Board of Governors also recognized him for his academic achievement through the institute’s edu- ! Greta Davidson Hicks ‘04 and George Edward Ryan Gilbert ‘04 were married December 22, 2007, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. In attendance were, front row, from left: Sarah cational programs for excel- Gregory ’04, Jancy Bonewits ’04, Greta, Ryan, Deborah Davidson Hicks ’78; second row: lence in real estate sales. Leigh Carr ’87, Dave Carr ’81, Holly Gilbert ’09, Carl Frazier ’04, Jessica Hicks ’07, Sarah Anderson ’02, Drew Slone ’04, Amy Lee ’08, Lynn Hicks Fogle ’80, John Fogle ’79.

26 TRANSYLVANIA Reunion Classes

CLASS OF 1978—30th Reunion From left: Dana Havron, John VanMeter, Paula Lewis, Steve Hesler, Phillip Cook.

CLASS OF 1983—25th Reunion Front row, from left: Michele Manning Whittington, Ann Evans Smith, Karen Congleton Kelley, Jennifer Staton Osborne; third row: Smith, Steve Spicuzza, Jennifer Owen, Peggy Mann, Valarie Honey- Denny Potter, John Wright, Paula Trautner McGuire, Laura Simmons cutt Spears, Julia Wathen Hood; second row: Alison Kopczyk Free- Mitchell; back row: Dan Atherton, Jay Whitehead, Allen Ragle, Matt man, Joan Hogancamp Davis, Janie Hawes, Liz Smith, Candy Thiele Layton.

CLASS OF 1988—20th Reunion Front row, from left: Jill York, Lisa May-Ellis, Dustin Meek, Catherine row: Jenifer Haney Payne, Margaret Duff Lindsey, Dean Adams, Paul Prather, Linda Campbell Tipton, Lori Shelburne, Leah Hawkins Allen, Jerry McIlvain, Tye Reece, Tony Blanton, John-Mark Hack; Steppe; second row: Steven Boyd, Jill Rice, Aileen McNally Adams, back row: Rick Nunnelley, Galo Grijalva, Sean Gannon, Keven Karen Utz Allen, Pam Green, Andrea Nielsen, Sara Spragens; third Combs, Lewis Frost, Paul Hillenmeyer, Keith Johnson.

SUMMER 2008 27 Reunion Classes CLASS OF 1993—15th Reunion Front row, from left: Todd Welsh, Amber Smith Miller, Ann Baker Phillips, Kelley Garrett Burczyk; back row: Keith Stewart, Sawsan Jreisat.

CLASS OF 1998—10th Reunion Front row, from left: Leigh Ann Blackburn Napier, Julie Underwood Pray; third row: Catherine Nunn Edelen, Leigh Bowen Lowe, Allison Jorgensen, Carol Munson Caudill, Allison Baker, Alison Moore, Melis- Huck Howe, Jamie Durham, Andrew Walters, Alexia Schempp sa Keach Underwood, Emily Damron-Northcutt, Liana Critz Pippen; Couch, Theresa Zawacki Senninger, Betsy Duell, Megan Applegate second row: Georganna Speer Wheatley, Leanne Smith Field, Christy Adams, Shawn Wheatley; back row: Andrei Kholodov, Anand Sale Durham, Melissa Barlow, Rebecca Thompson Eilers, Jen Davis Narayanappa, Vince Bingham, Shawn McGuffey, Rob Shrader, Shane Keefe, Nathan Underwood, Kirsten Winn Carr, Anna Kremer-Schmitt White, Ben Senninger, Monty Absher, Brian Lowe.

CLASS OF 2003—5th Reunion Front row, from left: Alexis Rowland Mattingly, Noelle Bailey, Upton Dodgen, Shannon Board Kisselbaugh, Jenny Fisher Clark, Suzanne Parham, Brandy Baldwin Jones, Amy Musterman, Tera Grif- Alex Roig; back row: Cheryl Frith Vanderford, Brad Sullivan, Justin fith Baldwin; second row: Ashley Colvin, Dani Walls Sullivan, Jessica Story, Cam Culbertson, Deric Miller, Chris Reitz.

28 TRANSYLVANIA ALUMNI BULLETIN BOARD

Save the Date—Alumni Weekend 2009 Get your Transy license plate and help support scholarships Mark your calendars and plan to join your classmates and Transy friends in Lexington for Alumni Weekend Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends liv- 2009, set for April 24-26. ing in Kentucky purchased or renewed 601 Transylvania The following classes will celebrate reunions: Robert license plates in 2007—a mere three tags shy of tying Barr Society (1939, 1944, 1949, 1954), 1959, 1964, Centre College, which eked out its fifth straight win with 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004. 604 plates. Georgetown College captured third place If you are a member of one of these classes, please make with 554 plates. Transylvania has received $26,090 from sure the Alumni Office has your current mailing and the license plate sales for the scholarship fund since the e-mail addresses so you do not miss out on all the fun. program began five years ago ($10 from each plate sold). If you’d like to help plan your class reunion, please Vehicle owners who already have a Transy tag can get contact Natasa Pajic ’96, director of alumni programs, the recently redesigned tag any time at the county clerk’s at [email protected]. office or in the owner’s birth month when the annual registration fee normally comes due. Cost of the new license plate is $44 the first year and $31 in subsequent Alumni on-line community update years to renew. Regular issue plates are $21 the first year and $21 to renew. Take photo identification, vehicle title, Since its launch in September 2006, the Transy alumni and proof of insurance to the county clerk’s office. Vehi- on-line community has attracted over 1,850 registered cle owners with regular issue “Unbridled Spirit” license users, and that number continues to grow. This is a plates must return the old plate to the county clerk’s secure, password protected site that alumni are able to office to obtain a new Transy plate. access from www.transy.edu. Services include on-line For more information and for contact information for alumni directory, class notes, events calendar and regis- your county clerk, visit the Kentucky Motor Vehicle tration, photo albums, on-line giving, and more. Through Licensing System Web site at www.mvl.ky.gov. this community, alumni can also sign up for a lifetime e-mail address. First time users will need to obtain their unique school ID number from the alumni office: (800) 487-2679, [email protected]. For more information, contact Natasa Pajic ’96, director of alumni programs, at To contact the Alumni Office: [email protected]. Natasa Pajic ’96, director of alumni programs, [email protected]

Executive Board officers, members elected Tracy Stephens Dunn ’90, assistant director of alumni programs, [email protected] In April, the Alumni Association elected Wanda Poynter Cole ’67 as president and Clay Stinnett ’95 as president- Elaine Valentine, administrative assistant, [email protected] elect of the Alumni Executive Board. The following were elected to three-year board terms: Sally Francisco Billings Phone: (800) 487-2679 or (859) 233-8275 ’02, Bill Bodine ’59, Bruce Davis ’66, Barbara Oney Gar- Fax: (859) 281-3548 vey ’71, David Johnson ’92, Keith Johnson ’88, Gwen Mail: 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508 Williamson Mathews ’88, and Rebecca Moran ’05. E-mail: [email protected] / Web: www.transy.edu

Emeka 10, Anadu ’01 and Moryka Brown, December BIRTHS 2008 1, 2007 Evelyn Freer Gee ’92 and Shawn P. Gee, a Michelle Cook-Becker ’94 and John Becker, Emma Kathleen Sowards ’03 and Nathan son, Blake Christian Gee, August 2, 2007 a son, John William “Jack” Becker, March Vinton Thacker, October 13, 2007 15, 2008 Stephen E. Stauffer ’92 and April Stauffer, a Julia Ann Darnell ’06 and Robert Gregory son, Caleb Stephen Stauffer, March 31, 2008 Lucy Miller Gentry ’94 and Shane Gentry, a Huellemeier ’05, October 6, 2007 daughter, Isabella Rose Gentry, July 24, David Andrew Steen ’92 and Christina Lynn 2007. (Pictured with Steen, a daughter, Emily Noel Steen, Isabella Rose is Clarissa December 22, 2007 Short Beiting ’93, a Lexing- ton obstetrician/gynecologist Jennifer Burkhead Baker ’93 and Jason Baker, who delivered the baby.) a daughter, Gwyneth Love Baker, December 3, 2007 Katherine J. Griswold ’94 and Theodore J. Loeffelholz ’94, a daughter, Annabelle Grace Emily Allen Baker ’05 Hanna Fister Norvell ’93 and Loeffelholz, December, 2007 and Brandon Reid Roby Norvell, a daughter, Rector were married December 15, 2007 Ellen Irene Norvell, February Jennifer Caroland-Shaw ’96 and Jim Shaw,

SUMMER 2008 29 Leigh Bowen Lowe ’98 and Brian C. Lowe Travel to exciting destinations ’98, a daughter, Ann-Alys Lowe, January 24, with fellow alumni in 2009 and 2010 2008 Margaret “Meg” Tucker Smedley ’98 and The Transylvania Alumni Association, in partnership with Collette Vacations, is offer- Charles K. “Chad” Smedley ’98, a daughter, ing alumni and friends exciting trips for 2009 and 2010 with destinations as diverse as Sara Margaret “Sally” Smedley, February New Zealand, Hawaii, and South Africa. All tours include round trip air travel from 27, 2008 Lexington and some meals. Prices listed are per person, double occupancy. The Exploring New Zealand (New Zealand’s North and South Islands) 19-day Dominique Mobley Waits ’98 and tour departs January 26, 2009, and includes 27 meals. Highlights are Auckland, Bay Christopher T. Waits, a daughter, Mackenzie of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Tranz Alpine Train, Franz Joseph Glacier Danielle Waits, March 13, 2008 Region, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, and Mt. Cook. The cost is $5,549. Optional two-night Fiji post-tour extension can be added for $349 per person Georganna Speer Wheatley ’98 and Shawn (land only—air add-ons apply). First deposit of $250 due prior to August 26, 2008. P. Wheatley ’98, a son, Edward Walter The Hawaiian Adventure 10-day tour departs February 19, 2009, and includes Wheatley, October 29, 2007 12 meals. You’ll visit Oahu, Kauai, and Maui. Highlights are Polynesian Cultural Cen- Theresa Zawacki Senninger ’98 and Benjamin ter, Honolulu City and Punchbowl tour, Society of Seven dinner and show, Plantation R. Senninger ’98, a daughter, Laurel Wint Railway, Waimea Canyon. Kauai Coffee Company, Polynesian Luau dinner and show, Senninger, February 6, 2008 and Iao Needle. The cost is $3,849. Optional three-day, two-night Big Island post- tour extension can be added for $649 per person (land only—air add-ons apply). First Sherri Swift Crossett ’00 and Jason Crossett, deposit of $100 due prior to October 19, 2008. a daughter, Sofia Elizabeth Crossett, January The Spectacular South Africa: Culture and Nature in Harmony 14-day tour 26, 2008 departs March 12, 2009, and includes 19 meals. Highlights are Johannesburg, Sowe- to, Panoramic Route, Kruger National Park, Safari Game Drive, Garden Route, Knys- Tara Nicholas Reck ’00 and Hanns-Georg na, Featherbed Nature Reserve, ostrich farm visit, Cape Town, Table Mountain, and Reck, twin daughters, Emma Reck and Grace winery tour. The cost is $4,389. Optional three-night Victoria Falls post-tour extension Reck, March 25, 2008 can be added for $899 per person (land only—air add-ons apply). First deposit of Danica Bloom Colley ’01 and Kevin S. Colley, $250 due prior to October 13, 2008. twin sons, Royal Declan Colley and Davin Other trips being planned for 2009 include Travel with Transy Choir to Venice, River Colley, February 18, 2008 Slovenia, and Croatia (May), Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries (June), Travel with reli- gion professor Paul Jones to Turkey and Greece (July), Canadian Rockies by Rail (July), Lydia Wilson Kohler ’01 and Dale Michael Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise (August), Italian Lakes and Greek Isles (Septem- Kohler ’03, a daughter, Audrey Katherine ber/October), Splendors of the Nile (November), Enchanting Christmas Markets Kohler, February 27, 2008 (December), California New Year’s Getaway (December), and for 2010, The Panama Canal (January), Copper Canyon Adventure (February), and Springtime Tulip River Leah Hatton Ahn ’02 and Chad Cruise (April). N. Ahn ’00, a son, Carter Neal For more information and a trip brochure, contact Natasa Pajic ’96, director of Ahn, August 24, 2007 alumni programs, at (800) 487-2679, [email protected]. Faith Hawkins Crump ’02 and Travis A. Crump ’00, a daughter, Elise DeLynn Crump, December 31, 2007

Erin Monfort Hansen ’02 and Dirk Hansen, a son, Braylon James Hansen, February 13, 2008

Jeffrey B. Sharp ’02 and Holleigh Sharp, a daughter, Addison Kate Sharp, January 18, 2008

Rebecca Sanders Wallace ’02 and Jim Wallace, a daughter, Alayna Marie Wallace, January 3, 2008

Kara Guiliani Cecil ’03 and Keith D. Cecil ’03, a daughter, Katelyn Audrey Cecil, January ! A group of 15 Transylvania alumni and friends traveled to Beijing, China, in March. 27, 2008 From left, Patrick ’05 and Cassidy Orr, Serena (Britt) ’04 and Cameron Culbertson ’03. Katherine Thomas “Katie” Mills ’04 and a daughter, Dorothy Caroland Shaw, April June 5, 2007 Collier T. Mills ’01, a 9, 2008 daughter, Kaylee Bruce A. Bishop ’97 and Christy Bishop, a Grace Mills, January Amanda Carlisle Woodall ’96 and Scott son, Cody Elias Bishop, December 29, 2007 29, 2008 Woodall, a son, Franklin Henry Woodall,

30 TRANSYLVANIA OBITUARIES Former drama professor David C. Haller dies Only alumni survivors are listed. David C. “Doc” Haller, a professor of drama at Transylvania for 24 years, died Loman C. Trover ’38, Earlington, Ky., father April 2, 2008. He was 76. of Philip C. Trover ’73, died March 20, 2008. Haller directed numerous theater pro- He was a graduate of the University of ductions at Transylvania. He favored a Louisville School of Medicine and practiced classical and traditional repertoire, which medicine in Madisonville, Ky. A radiologist, included Antigone, The Crucible, A Doll’s he was the co-founder and director of Trover House, and A Streetcar Named Desire. He Clinic, the first family practice residence also directed musicals in Carrick Theater, center in Kentucky. Transylvania awarded Trover a distinguished alumni citation in including The Fantasticks and You’re a Good science and an honorary doctor of humane Man, Charlie Brown. One of his trademarks letters. He was a member of Earlington was an insistence on quality in every aspect of Transylvania theater, including Christian Church. At Transylvania, he was acting, directing, and the technical side of productions. a member of Alpha Lambda Tau fraternity. “He left a tradition of excellence in productions and courses,” said drama professor Tim Soulis. Lester G. McAllister ’41, Claremont, Calif., “Dave was charming in a courtly way,” said art history professor Nancy died January 4, 2008. He earned degrees Wolsk. “I’ll always remember his grace as he presided over theater produc- from Lexington Theological Seminary and tions—he would stand in the Carrick lobby and one by one would welcome Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, Calif. each of us into his world.” He served as director of youth work under Haller was also a well-known actor appearing in local productions with the United Christian Missionary Society, and Studio Players, Lexington Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, as professor of religion and provost at and Actors Guild of Lexington. His last role was as Lane, a manservant in The Bethany College in West Virginia. He was a Importance of Being Earnest, one of his favorite plays. founding member of Disciples of Christ His- Haller served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-53, and graduated from torical Society, lectured widely, and contributed articles to scholarly and popular Idaho State College. He earned a Ph.D. in theater from Tulane University. journals. He was the author of Journey in Haller stayed actively involved in the Transy theater program even after his Faith, a major interpretive history of the retirement in 1994. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). At Transy, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha • • • fraternity and was business manager of the 1941 Crimson. Former vice president and dean of the college Asa A. Humphries dies Jane Clay Bailey ’43, Paintsville, Ky., died April 3, 2008. She was retired from teaching Asa A. Humphries, former vice president and dean at Meade Memorial High School in Johnson of the college, died March 15, 2008. He was 83. County, Ky., and in the Paintsville Humphries served as dean from 1981-91 and Independent School District. At Transy, she provided strong leadership to the faculty. His wisdom was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorori- was valued by all who worked with him. During his ty. tenure, the size of the faculty increased, the academic William J. Carpenter Sr. ’44, Lexington, father curriculum was strengthened, and several faculty devel- of William J. Carpenter Jr. ’76, died May 1, opment programs were initiated. 2008. He was a veteran of World War II and “He was a gentle person of quiet strength who had an unwavering a graduate of the University of Louisville commitment to Transylvania,” said President Charles L. Shearer. “I valued his Dental School. He practiced dentistry for wisdom and counsel throughout the years that we worked together.” over 40 years in Lexington and served as Humphries served in World War II and, after completing graduate work president of the Bluegrass Dental Association. at Princeton University, taught in the biology department at Emory Univer- He volunteered his dental services at Shriner’s sity. Hospital for many years and was a deacon at He arrived at Transylvania at a time of uncertainty and transition, and he Central Christian Church. He later became helped stabilize and strengthen the academic environment. He helped develop a member of Crestwood Christian Church. new international study programs, guided the William T. Young Scholars Margaret Jean McGuire Maire ’49, Moreland program, and worked on several special projects, including playing a supporting Hills, Ohio, died February 17, 2008. She role in the development of the Bingham Program for Excellence in Teaching. was a graduate of the University of Dubuque. Humphries served as dean of special programs from 1991-94, and in recent She served as a public school music teacher, years, he served on Transylvania’s Board of Visitors. a piano instructor, college instructor, and a “He had a good insight into the value of a liberal arts education,” said church choir and hand bell choir director. Shearer, “and a strong commitment to excellence. Transylvania is a stronger At Transylvania, she was a member of Delta institution because of Asa Humphries.” Delta Delta sorority.

SUMMER 2008 31 Joyce Thaman Collins ’59, Escondido, Calif., died February 24, 2008. She was a retired Former first lady Kathryn junior high school history teacher and Ritchey Lunger dies principal of Valley Schools in Van Nuys, Ca. At Transylvania, she was a member of the Kathryn Ritchey Lunger, the widow of concert band, the Women’s Athletic former Transylvania president Irvin E. Lunger, Association, and Delta Delta Delta sorority. died April 30, 2008, in Danville, Ky. She was Miss Transylvania in 1959. Her former husband served as president of Transylvania for 19 years, from 1958-1976 George S. Tapp ’59, Morehead, Ky. died April and 1981-82, the second longest such tenure 15, 2008. He earned a master’s degree in in the University’s history. “She and Dr. counseling from the University of Kentucky Lunger were a wonderful team,” said and served as professor of psychology at President Charles L. Shearer. “She was always Morehead State University for 33 years. gracious, pleasant, cheerful, and good to be Ruth Johnson Fitch ’64, Gainesville, Ga., wife around.” of C. Bruce Fitch ’62, died April 11, 2008. Loved and respected by those who She was retired from her work as an oncology remember her in her role as first lady, she was ! Kathryn and Irvin Lunger in 1965. certified registered nurse and operated a known for her kindness and upbeat personality. word processing business. She was active She was a graduate of Centre College. Active in many community organizations, with the Region of Georgia Disciples Church. she was a longtime member of Central Christian Church and the Transylvania At Transylvania, she was a member of Sigma Women’s Club. Delta Pi National Spanish Honorary. • • • Sara Elizabeth Headley-Noviello ’81, Chicago, sister of Constance Headley Dick Former administrator ’81, died May 2, 2008. She worked as a buyer Tom Nowack dies for Saks Fifth Avenue in Cincinnati and Chicago. At Transylvania, she was a member Tom Nowack, director of enrollment management from of Phi Mu sorority. 1991-94 and director of institutional research and assessment from 1994-02, died March 9, 2008. He was 73. Ed Houlihan, Lexington, former vice Nowack’s influence on Transylvania during his 11-year tenure president of development at Transylvania, was widespread and lasting. He was involved in many key areas died April 17, 2008. He was appointed com- relating to enrollment, strategic planning, academic quality, and missioner of parks, housing and urban devel- endowment growth. He worked closely with the Board of opment for Lexington Fayette Urban County Trustees to document and write the 1997 Long Range Strategic Plan, and played Government in 1978, and was long-time a key role in the reaffirmation of accreditation process with the Commission on president of the Greater Lexington Chamber Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. He helped refine of Commerce. Active with the Sister Cities the student recruitment process and financial aid administration. Commission, he was involved in many aspects “He was a very gentle man with an even demeanor,” said President Charles of downtown Lexington business and life. He remained a loyal friend to Transylvania L. Shearer, “and he helped Transy in crucial ways at crucial times.” after leaving the University. Nowack was a founding and active member of the Cathedral of Christ the King’s Society of St. Vincent DePaul, and after his retirement from Transy, he William Simpson, Lexington, died April 22, devoted much of his time to community projects. 2008. He served Transylvania for 10 years as painting foreman. Marjorie Rankin Record ’53, Louisville, died Agency of the Bluegrass. March 8, 2008. She was a retired high school teacher, having taught for 33 years at public D. Russell Summay ’55, Louisville, husband schools and 14 years at Christian Academy of Jane Collier Summay ’55 and father of of Louisville. At Transylvania, she was a Jeffrey S. Summay ’85 and W. Landen member of Kappa Delta sorority. Summay ’87, died March 2, 2008. He was a retired doctor, and a member of Southeast Norman S. Parks ’55, Lexington, died April Christian Church, where he was active in the 5, 2008. A former director of development missions ministry. A U.S. Air Force veteran, ! Obituaries in Transylvania are based on and member of the Alumni Executive Board, he served during the Berlin crisis. At Tran- information available in alumni office files he received a Distinguished Service Award sylvania, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and from newspaper obituaries. Please in 2006. At Transylvania, he was social fraternity, Lampas, and the basketball team. send information concerning alumni chairman of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and a deaths to the attention of Elaine member of T-Day Court for three years. He John Paul Witte ’56, Lexington, father of Valentine in the Transylvania Alumni was retired from H & R Block and Linda G. Witte ’83 and uncle of Richard L. Office, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, volunteered for organizations such as the Arnold ’79, died April 15, 2008. He was a KY 40508-1797. Newspaper obituaries retired electrician and member of Southland with complete listings of survivors are Lexington Public Library, Saint Joseph preferred. Hospital, and Nursing Home Ombudsman Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine, USS Cutlass.

32 TRANSYLVANIA EVEN AS A RISING SENIOR, Lee Nutini is already thinking about the future generations of Transylvania students.

“I want to give back to Transy, and by working as an admissions assistant I can try to make sure the students com- ing in will be a good fit and enjoy their Transy experience. When I came here, I wanted to have the experience I had envisioned. Now that I’ve had that, and am coming to the end with my senior year, all my work is for that next generation of students coming up.”

Lee is completing a double major in philosophy and Spanish and plans to attend law school. He’s vice president of the Student Government Association, and volunteers at the Kentucky Coali- tion for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

Lee is but one example of what your generous support of the Transylvania Annual Fund accomplishes. This versa- tile fund supports key initiatives such as scholarships, library books and on-line resources, and faculty salaries—in short, some of the basics of a liberal arts college.

Your gift to the Transylvania Annual Fund is vital for Transy to continue offering students like Lee the finest liberal arts education possible.

TO MAKE A GIFT ! Visit www.transy.edu and click on “Giving to Transy” to make a secure gift on-line. ! Call the development office at (800) 487-2679 and use your credit card to give by phone. ! Write a check payable to the Transylvania Annual Fund and mail it to Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Lexington, KY Permit No. 122 300 NORTH BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 40508-1797

Sun shines on commencement 2008

It was a beautiful spring morning on May 24 when 259 graduating seniors made up the largest class in Transylvania history. Below, a group of friends have their picture made in front of the Clive M. Beck Athletic and Recreation Center just before the ceremony. Above, from left, are Mandy May, from Prestonsburg, Ky.; Luke Watts, Lawrenceburg, Ky., receiving his diploma from President Charles L. Shearer; Jennifer Leong, Radcliff, Ky.; and twin sisters Carla (left) and Alex Corchado, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, with Ryan Dale, Cincinnati. Photos by Joseph Rey Au