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Exhibit celebrates 225th anniversary

THE GLENN BUILDING ■ 225TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN ■ CLIFF GOOCH ’84 TRANSY TIDBITS

et you never knew that Transylvania once had an endowment of 20,000 acres of land. BAs we conclude this year’s celebration of the University’s 225th anniversary, here are some historical and contemporary tidbits about Transy for your enlightenment and pleasure.

Number of original trustees named in Staff member with the longest tenure: the 1780 Virginia legislative act Physical education professor establishing Transylvania: 13 emeritus and director of golf Harry S. Stephenson, who is in his 58th year at Transylvania The number of colleges and universities in the nation that existed before Transylvania: 15 The number of on-line applications (out of a total of 1,276) received by the admissions office for the class of 2009: 441 Size of the land endowment given to Transylvania in 1780 and 1783 by the Virginia legislature: 20,000 acres On-line database searches conducted in the library during the 2004-05 school Items accepted in 1789 for payment of tuition, in lieu of year: More than 160,000 cash: Property, corn, pork, or tobacco

Number of students who have Population of Lexington in 1790, one year after studied abroad in the last 10 years: the University moved there from Danville: 835 1,044

Date of the first A.B. degree conferred by Transylvania: Pounds of food collected by Transy stu- April 1802, on Robert Barr dent organizations during 2004-05 for charitable purposes: 21,084

Date of the first medical degree conferred by Transylvania: 1818, on John L. McCullough Pounds of pizza cheese used by Transy dining services for the 2004-05 school year: 5,760

Date of construction of the oldest college building Number of phone calls made during the on the present campus: 2004-05 phonathon for the Transylvania 1833, Old Morrison Annual Fund: 26,692

Alum who traveled the longest distance to attend Alumni Current full-time faculty and staff members with 20 years Weekend 2005: Mary A. Khayat ’55, who lives in or more of service: 36 Haifa, Israel, more than 8,000 miles away

Full-time faculty member with the Number of alumni who are in touch with the University: longest tenure: Mathematics 8,604 and computer science profes- sor James E. Miller, now in his 40th year at Transylvania Number of Kentucky Transy license plates sold during 2004: 490 TTransylvaniaransylvaniaUNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Features FALL/2005

12 CAMPUS ADDITION The Glenn Building gives Transylvania a new bookstore, coffee shop, and library expansion page 12 14 225TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN Enhancing the living and learning environment is the goal of Transylvania’s $32 million campaign

16 ONE FOR THE BOOKS Alumni and faculty members share reflections on books that made a difference in their lives

20 PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS Neurology specialist Cliff Gooch ’84 excels as

physician, researcher, teacher, and administrator page 14

Around Campus

2 Haupt Plaza renovations welcome students 4 Scholarship fund memorializes judge, friend 8 Transylvania added to two college guides 10 Artworks celebrate 225th anniversary

Alumni News and Notes

22 CLASS NOTES

25 ALUMNUS PROFILE: JOSHUA E. SANTANA ’70 page 20 28 MARRIAGES, BIRTHS, OBITUARIES 29 ALUMNA PROFILE: SUSAN MARINE ’92

on the cover Director of Public Relations: Sarah A. Emmons ■ Director of Publications: Art professor Dan Selter hand ■ ■ Martha S. Baker Publications Writer/Editor: William A. Bowden Publica- threw 225 ceramic cups as ■ tions Assistant: Katherine C. Pearl Publications Designer: Barbara Grinnell part of 225: Composite and Complement, a Morlan Transylvania is published three times a year. Volume 23, No. 1, Fall 2005. Gallery exhibit celebrating Produced by the Office of Publications, Transylvania University, Lexington, Transylvania’s 225th anniversary. See KY 40508-1797. Send address changes and alumni news to Alumni Office, story on page 10. Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797, Photo by Joseph Rey Au fax to (859) 233-8797, or e-mail to [email protected]. Around Campus

HAUPT PLAZA RENOVATIONS WELCOME STUDENTS Tim Meko ’06 Students returning for fall classes found begin work on the project in May. Lampposts that reflect Transylvania’s his- additional outdoor seating and other new A lighted pavilion that provides seating torical ties and new trees and shrubbery features in the heart of Transylvania’s cam- and serves as an attractive focal point for further enhance the space. The renovation pus. the new design replaced the concrete pool. included an environmentally friendly Haupt Plaza underwent renovations over Embedded in the center of the pavilion drainage system that employs several lay- the summer to make it a more inviting and floor is a bronze rendering of the Transylva- ers of porous dirt and plants that survive functional part of campus. A lead gift from nia seal, a feature supported by a $16,880 on the excess water. With the pavilion and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations in gift from the Chi Chapter of Chi Omega on other benches, the plaza now seats 65 Jacksonville, Fla., enabled the college to the occasion of its centennial in 2004. people.

Enrolling class is second-largest ever; total enrollment sets record An entering class of 344 stu- There are five National Merit dents was just eight students finalists and five Governor’s shy of the record-breaking 2002 School for the Arts participants. first-year class and brought total The entering class has 30 enrollment at Transylvania to more men than last year, bring- 1,151, shattering the previous ing Transylvania’s total male record of 1,134 set in 2003. enrollment to 41 percent and “Our targeted recruitment closer to the national average of efforts and strong retention pro- 45 percent. The number of grams proved very successful,” entering students from Louisville said President Charles L. Shear- set a record, but class members er. “We’re right where we want come from 17 states and repre- to be.” sent nearly every Kentucky The new students’ academic county. Approximately 20 per- qualifications are the highest in cent of entering students will 10 years, according to Admis- play a varsity sport at Transylva- sions Director Sarah Coen. “We nia. There are 18 transfer stu- had a large pool of applicants, dents. which allowed us to be more “We continue to have 25-30 selective and shape the entering percent of the incoming class class.” referred by alumni,” said Coen. Class members include a “It really helps us when alums record number of Kentucky are willing to call students, write Governor’s Scholars—55 as notes, or attend admissions compared with 36 in 2004. events.”

■ The class of 2009 is pictured at orientation moving through the greet line in Old Morrison circle. Joseph Rey Au

2 TRANSYLVANIA Seebach studies ways Todorova joins faculty to tie liberal arts to hard-core sciences

How to incorporate a liberal arts con- text into certain upper level science cours- es was the question that chemistry pro- fessor and natural sciences and mathe- matics division chair Jerry Seebach was trying to answer when he attended a national conference on the subject in August. Katherine C. Pearl Seebach believes more Transylvania stu- Kremena Todorova joined the Transylva- dents who are non-science majors would nia English faculty in the fall. She earned her choose science courses for their Area IV B.A. degree in English from Hope College (upper level) general education require- and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University ments if those courses could combine the Payne Forrest ■ of Notre Dame, where she recently complet- basic science information with, say, politi- Chemistry professor Jerry Seebach says science underlies many public ed a teaching postdoctoral fellowship. cal or societal perspectives on the issues. topics. Her research interests include twentieth- “Science underlies so many public top- century American literature, comparative ics,” said Seebach. “For example, during ethnic American literatures, American liter- the last presidential election we were an excellent job of injecting a liberal arts ary modernism, and race studies. talking about stem cell research. The sci- perspective into introductory science “Professor Todorova’s expertise fits the ence behind topics like AIDS, energy, hur- courses intended for non-science majors needs of our English program and presents ricanes, and tsunamis can form the basis to fulfill lower level (Areas I and II) gener- us with the opportunity to develop interest- for looking at the broader impact of al education requirements. Course exam- ing new courses,” said Vice President and these subjects on populations, govern- ples are Chemistry and Society, Biology Dean of the College William F. Pollard. “We ments, and economies. Most Transy pro- and Human Concerns, and Environmental were especially impressed that she received fessors already tie in what’s going on in Science. He’d like to see the idea spread the Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher the world today with what they’re talking to some upper level courses, which are Award for Excellence in Teaching while at about in their classes, but there are still mostly hard-core science. Notre Dame. This and her other honors indi- opportunities to expand this theme in our “For instance, we could study the cate she’ll be a strong, engaging presence in science courses.” future of energy resources throughout the classroom, helping both English majors That’s precisely the viewpoint of the the world, or the problem of arsenic in and non-majors appreciate the subjects she National Center for Science and Civic the drinking water of Bangladesh,” said teaches.” Engagement, which staged the SENCER Seebach. He and art professor Dan Selter (Science Education for New Civic Engage- are planning a course on the use of ments and Responsibilities) Summer Insti- glazes in ceramics that would show how tute 2005 in Santa Clara, Calif., that See- the underlying science determines the bach attended. SENCER supports the color, and might include a May term trip development of undergraduate courses to Europe to study the history of glazes. and programs that combine the teaching Some of the sample courses discussed of science and mathematics with complex at SENCER included The Chemistry of and unsolved public issues. Daily Life: Malnutrition and Diabetes; Seebach gathered ideas from educators Renewable Environments: Transforming from across the country at the conference Urban Neighborhoods; and Biomedical and brought them back to share with fel- Issues of HIV/AIDS. low members of a Transy committee that Eventually, Seebach would like to see has been pursuing these goals for several the day when, say, a Transy English major years. Besides Seebach, members are biol- would not hesitate to take an upper level In the news ogy professor Peggy Palombi, physics pro- science course as a general education fessor Jamie Day, mathematics professor elective. President Charles L. Shearer and Susan P. Kim Jenkins, and Vice President and Dean “Responsible, non-science majors need Shearer met ABC news anchor and Kentucky native Diane Sawyer at the of the College William Pollard. This group to know some science to better engage Awards of Excellence Gala hosted by the has also been involved for several years in civic issues,” said Seebach. “We would Happy Chandler Foundation on July 30 in with Project Kaleidoscope, an informal like them to realize there is a connection Lexington. The Shearers were on hand to national alliance devoted to enhancing between science and whatever field they see William S. Farish, a former Transylvania mathematics, engineering, and other sci- have chosen to pursue. Making these Board of Trustees member, receive the 2005 Kentuckian of the Year Award. Sawyer entific fields for undergraduate students. courses more accessible to all Transy stu- received Kentucky’s Distinguished Seebach believes Transy already does dents would serve that purpose.” American Award.

FALL 2005 3 Around Campus

Young Transylvanians shadow DOC leaders Hobgood, Gillett during general assembly

Religion majors Brandon Johnson ’05 and Johnson and Gillett prepared for the shad- Jon Hall ’06 got a taste of what it’s like to owing experience throughout winter term. lead a major denomination, thanks to “Brandon’s experience was planned, but Charisse Gillett, Transylvania Lilly Project Jon’s was inspired,” said Gillett. “At a Tran- director and moderator of the Christian sylvania dinner before the General Assem- Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and bly, I told Chris that Brandon would be Canada, and Chris Hobgood ’58, general shadowing me, and Chris said he would minister and president of the DOC. Johnson welcome the assistance of an intern during shadowed Gillett, and Hall shadowed Hob- the assembly. Jon was at the table, and he good during the DOC’s biennial general volunteered.” ■ assembly July 23-27 in Portland, Ore. In addition to helping Hobgood and Pictured at the Christian Church (DOC) general assembly are Jon Hall (left), The idea for the shadowing experience Gillett stay on schedule, the students Chris Hobgood, Charisse Gillett, and came from a conversation between Gillett received unprecedented access to the Brandon Johnson. and Transylvania Campus Minister Dave behind-the-scenes workings of the Carr ’81. 800,000-member organization. “Dave wanted Transylvania students to “As moderator, there were many of our denomination.” get a sense of what it means to be a demands on my time, and Brandon helped Hall, who plans a career in congregation- denominational leader,” said Gillett. “Since me negotiate those demands,” said Gillett. al ministry, also learned profound lessons. “I one of the Lilly Project’s goals is to identify “He also saw how issues are discussed and want to model the type of leadership that and nurture leaders for the church and soci- debated before they come to the public Chris does every day,” he said. ety, I was happy to share my experiences.” portion of the assembly. As church people, Hobgood called Hall a real asset during Johnson was a natural choice because he we don’t always agree, but we work hard the General Assembly. “We had fun togeth- had participated in Transy’s Semester at to listen to each other and make decisions er, but he took his assignment seriously and Seminary program by spending the fall term that reflect the beliefs, values, and needs of was a refreshing part of my life. Completely of his junior year at the Brite Divinity School the whole church.” apart from Jon, who is, himself, a real gift of Texas Christian University, and he had Johnson agreed that “unity does not to the church, I believe Transylvania should been accepted to Yale Divinity School for mean uniformity,” and said he “came away continue this program. Jon helped me be fall term 2005. with a profound respect for the leadership pleased to be a Transylvanian.”

Scholarship fund memorializes respected judge and cherished friend

■ Charles Satterwhite bers in good standing with the Theta Chap- Satterwhite suffered from cystic fibrosis ’70 is pictured during ter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity who demon- and received a double lung transplant two his student days at strate a need for financial assistance. Prefer- years before his death. He became a public Transylvania. ence will be given to fraternity members advocate for organ donation and was a who are residents of Owen County. member of the board of directors of Trust for After graduating from Transylvania, Sat- Life and the American Lung Association, two terwhite earned his law degree from the of the many organizations he supported. Fraternity brothers and classmates University of Kentucky. He practiced law in Rogers had been dedicating his contribu- remember Charles F. Satterwhite ’70 as a Owen County before moving to the district tions to the Transylvania Annual Fund in friendly, upbeat man who excelled despite court bench in 1978. Six years later, he was Satterwhite’s memory for years, but felt his health problems. Colleagues and resi- elected to the circuit court seat, where he something more needed to be done. dents of Carroll, Grant, and Owen counties served until his death in 1998. “I kept thinking somebody needs to do in Kentucky later came to know him as a During his tenure as circuit judge, he something for Charlie, but I didn’t know if I firm, but fair circuit court judge. presided over the nationally publicized and was the person who should do it,” he said. Now, future Transylvania students will highly emotional trial that resulted from the “Eventually, I reached a place where I was learn about his life and accomplishments 1988 Carroll County bus crash in which 27 comfortable enough financially, and decided through the Honorable Charles F. Satter- people died. I had to go forward with this. I began to white Scholarship Fund, established by a “Charlie presided firmly, fairly, and sensi- discuss the idea with some of our fraternity lead gift from Fon Rogers II ’73. tively over all who came in the courtroom,” brothers, and the more I talked with them “Each scholarship recipient will be given a said Mike Moore ’70. “He showed his no- and heard their stories about Charlie, the copy of his biography,” Rogers said. “Hope- nonsense side to both the media and attor- more I felt like this was the right thing to do.” fully his life will serve as an example for neys involved, keeping the dignity of the For information on supporting this scholar- those students.” court and the conduct of the proceedings ship, contact the development office at (800) The scholarship will be awarded to mem- to the highest standards of jurisprudence.” 487-2679 or (859) 281-3692.

4 TRANSYLVANIA Tynan regales audience with songs and stories

Physician, disabled athlete, physical challenges with support and former Irish Tenor Ronan from his family and how his Tynan sang two songs and bold determination later helped shared stories of his remarkable him break into the music busi- experiences in “Hitting the High ness. He encouraged people to Notes: Living Life to the take similar approaches to their Fullest,” the fall Kenan Lecture own lives. delivered September 27 in Tran- “Winners have the will to sylvania’s Haggin Auditorium. prepare to win,” he said. “I As a young man, Tynan had know this will is inside all of us, both legs amputated below the and when you capture it, amaz- knees, but became a world ing things can happen.” record setting Paralympics ath- Tynan opened the lecture by lete and a physician. He later singing “Isle of Hope, Isle of became a founding member of Tears,” a song about Irish immi- the Irish Tenors and now has a grants arriving at Ellis Island, successful solo career. and closed his address by ask- Tynan related stories—some ing the audience to join him in touching, others humorous— a rendition of “God Bless

Joseph Rey Au about how he overcame his America.”

Underground Railroad camp connects elementary students with history For young students, historical events and In addition to the classroom activities, figures can seem distant and irrelevant. A campers visited local sites that were week-long summer camp devised by two involved with the Underground Railroad, Transylvania education majors used art, writ- such as Cheapside Drive and the St. Paul ing, research, speakers, field trips, and other AME Church, where students were allowed tools to help 13 elementary school students to climb a narrow staircase to a hidden connect with and develop their own under- room that once sheltered escaped slaves. standing of the Underground Railroad in Guest speakers explained the roles that Fayette County, Ky. spirituals and quilts played in the Under- Jessie Goodloe, a senior from Decatur, Ga., ground Railroad, and Transylvania communi- and Whitney Smith, a senior from Louisville, cation instructor Gary Deaton talked to the created a hands-on learning environment campers about persuasive writing. Educa- based on the principles of constructivism, the tion professors Amy Maupin and Tiffany educational philosophy that stresses the Wheeler and senior Sarah Walker assisted active involvement of the learner. with activities throughout the week. “This camp was designed for students to The camp concluded with a reception discover their own knowledge about the and presentation of art, writing, and Underground Railroad, with Jessie and me research projects at the Carnegie Center for as their facilitators,” Smith said. “For exam- Literacy and Learning. ple, we set up the model classroom with “By the end of the week, each student stations where students researched different had become a more confident learner,” people involved with the Underground Rail- Smith said. “They were asking more ques- road. Campers were given a choice to tions and taking more risks. It was amazing explore topics and ideas they selected. Each to see this kind of response from students day they would reflect on what they per- in just one week.” sonally learned that day in their journals.” Goodloe and Smith came up with the ■ Top right, Transy education majors idea for the camp during a study session. Whitney Smith and Jessie Goodloe address the audience at the They applied for a grant from the Transylva- Underground Railroad camp closing nia Grants Allocation Committee and reception held in the Carnegie Center for received $5,000 to cover expenses such as Literacy and Learning. Right, Vice breakfast and lunch for the campers, books, President and Dean of the College William F. Pollard and reception guests and art supplies. Katherine C. Pearl Katherine C. Pearl admire some sculptures made by stu- dents who attended the camp. FALL 2005 5 Around Campus

Crowe retires from ApplauseApplauseApplauseApplauseApplauseApplause Transy Web site rated #1 in admissions office the nation Nancy Crowe, office manager in Transylvania had the highest-rated admissions, retired in August after 23 admissions Web site in the seventh years at Transylvania. annual Enrollment Power Index, an Crowe worked at coach Don Lane’s analysis released by the National Transylvania basketball camp in the sum- Research Center for College and Univer- mer of 1982, then accepted a job in the sity Admissions (NRCCUA). Transylvania admissions office that fall. Mariana Shochat Web Site Developer Mariana Shochat “That year, the admissions office organized and designed the pages for received 461 applications and matriculated 209 students,” Crowe prospective students, as well as the other elements of recalled. “This year, we received 1,273 applications and are proud www.transy.edu. The NRCCUA study graded more than 3,000 to have an entering class of 344 students.” postsecondary institution Web sites on five main criteria: promi- President Charles L. Shearer praised Crowe’s dedication, accura- nence of admissions office link on homepage, admissions Web cy, promptness, and ability to relate to students, faculty, staff, and page design and ease of navigation, on-line access to admis- parents. sions materials, additional admissions information, and ability to “Understanding and never judgmental, caring and interested in contact the admissions office. Based in Lee’s Summit, Mo., each person but never intrusive, she has been a great support per- NRCCUA is a non-profit education research organization that son and has performed with extraordinary grace, even under pres- conducts surveys of high school students. sure,” he said. “We often say that one person can make a differ- ence, and Nancy Crowe is one person who has made a remarkable Visiting artist receives sculpture award difference at Transylvania.” Deana Ann Rennick, Transylvania’s Kenan Visiting Artist for Crowe plans to spend more time with her family, catch up on her the 2005-06 academic year, received the International Sculp- reading, and volunteer in the community. ture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculp- ture Award for 2005. Rennick was one Turner steps down after 18 seasons as of 19 winners selected from 322 fac- women’s head basketball coach ulty-sponsored nominees from col- leges and universities around the At Transylvania press time, Mark Turner ’77 stepped down from world. Her sculpture, Blue Volume, his position as head women’s basketball coach after 18 seasons as was featured in the October issue of head coach and four as assistant coach. Jill Meiring, in her fifth sea- Sculpture magazine and can be seen son as assistant coach, was named interim head coach. on the ISC Web site A complete story on Turner’s 23-year career at Transy as teacher, www.sculpture.org. It is on display in the “Grounds for Sculp- coach, and administrator will appear in the spring issue. ture” exhibit in Hamilton, N.J., until January 8, 2006.

Shrout excels in New York league Tyler Shrout, a senior from Louisville, spent part of his sum- Applause mer pitching for the Wayne County Raptors, one of 12 teams in the New York Collegiate Base- ball League. Shrout was one of a handful of NCAA Division III play- ers selected for the wooden bat

ApplauseApplause league, established in 1978 to give college players who have not signed a professional con- tract the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level of play and be evaluated by Major League scouts. Shrout finished Tim Meko ’06 undefeated in six decisions with an earned run average of less Barefootin’ it for Rafinesque than two per game and was First-year student Natalie Tubbs evades sophomore Liz Meredith at named to the NYCBL’s All-Star the Rafinette Rumble flag football game, one the events held dur- team, but was unable to partici- ing Rafinesque Week, Transylvania’s annual salute to eccentric pate due to injury. 19th-century professor Constantine Rafinesque. Other events included the crowning of the Raf Court, a men’s flag football game, a karaoke contest, a blood drive, and the bonfire and pro- cessional to Rafinesque’s tomb in Old Morrison.

6 TRANSYLVANIA Endowment management receives more recognition

Transylvania’s high level of endowment manage- ment expertise gained recognition in four addition- al publications after its initial exposure in the Feb- ruary issue of Business Officer magazine (Transylva- nia magazine, summer 2005, page 11). The Business Officer story, quoting statistics compiled by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, praised Transylva- nia for its endowment growth rate of 15.4 percent on a 10-year annualized basis that placed the Uni- versity at No. 7 in the nation for 2004. The article stated that “...Transylvania’s endowment has proven that it can compete with the best.” Spurred by the Business Officer article, The Chronicle of Higher Education, circulated at col- leges and universities throughout the nation, published a feature story in its June 3 edition that took an in-depth look at Transylvania’s endowment man- agement strategies. The magazine con- cluded that Transy is “…accomplishing what small colleges everywhere seem to struggle to achieve: generating returns on their endowment that not only allow growth, but also provide cash for capital proj- ects and student aid.” The Lexington Herald-Leader, in its July 11 edition, headlined its story, “Transylvania Univer- sity’s endowment is a textbook example of effi- cient growth.” The article states that “…Transy defies the general assumption that a small, liberal arts college can’t succeed financially.…Transy does succeed, and on a level that most public, state- funded universities can only dream of.” BusinessLexington, a twice-monthly journal of business and economic news in Lexington and cen- tral Kentucky, played the story on the front page of its July 15 issue. The article stated that Transy’s endowment fund performance had elevated the University “…into the rarified stratosphere occu- pied by the nation’s top ten performers in higher education.” Finally, Kentucky Monthly magazine headlined its version of the story “Beating the market,” with a subhead “Transy among elite schools in investing.” The article states, “Ignoring the latest craze and staying loyal to sophisticated, conservative roots, works for the campus as well as the balance sheet.” The Chronicle, Herald-Leader, BusinessLexington, and Kentucky Monthly articles all featured Transyl- vania Vice Chairman of the Board James G. Kenan III, who is also chair of the Investment Committee. Kenan directly oversees more than half of the Uni- versity’s $126 million endowment and has produced solid gains through a philosophy of buying carefully researched domestic stocks and holding them for the long run.

FALL 2005 7 Around Campus

Parents Council sets $92,000 goal to support library The Parents Council is leading an effort to ty relies on gifts from parents, alumni par- all academic disciplines. The library is more raise $92,000 to support the Transylvania ents, and grandparents to help provide such than a building: its catalog and on-line serv- library. The group focuses on the library library resources as books, software, and ices are available anywhere on campus. because it benefits all Transy students. periodicals.” “It is our privilege to ‘pay it forward’ for “Many people don’t realize that tuition The library also houses a computer lab, Transy students of today and tomorrow by and fees alone do not cover the actual cost the Technology Learning Center, and spaces supporting the Parents Fund,” said Carla of a student’s education,” said Kim Repass, for group study. Its collection of more than Repass. “We hope many parents and grand- co-president of the Parents Council along 130,000 volumes and subscriptions to 500 parents of current and former students will with his wife, Carla. They are the parents of journals is supplemented by electronic join us in perpetuating a great Transy tradi- Greg Repass, a senior biology and French resources that offer access to more than tion of support for the library.” double major from Lexington. “The Universi- 13,000 journals and 50 databases covering In addition to fund-raising, the Parents Council plans programs for students’ families and helps with recruitment and career devel- opment. Lori Burlingham, assistant director of development, serves as coordinator.

■ 2005-06 Parents Council members are, from left, front row: Kim and Carla Repass (co-presidents), Bernie and Sylvia Lovely, Rick and Christine Weber, Chris and Debbie Johnson. Second row: Art and Denise Moser, Tim and Sarah Atkinson, Gregg and Cathy Garland, Davis and Rita Smith. Back row: Minga Trogdlen, Rusty Ashcraft, Jennifer True, Mark and Kathleen Zanni. Not present for the photo: Jennifer Ashcraft, Tim and Colleen Creed, John and Beverly Karaffa, Aaron and Jo Evelyn Milliken, Guthrie True,

Joseph Rey Au Harley Trogdlen, Larry and Julie Williams.

TRANSYLVANIA ADDED TO TWO GUIDES

Transylvania’s visibility to prospective students was enhanced Transylvania has also recently when the University was included in a popular and selective been added to the Web college guide and also added to a prominent Web site. site guide Colleges of The Princeton Review chose Transylvania as one of 11 new schools Distinction, which bills to add to the 2006 edition of The Best 361 Colleges, subtitled The itself as “Profiling Smart Student’s Guide to Colleges. This selective guide is known for its America’s Best Bets in narrative descriptions of college academic and social life based on the Higher Education.” opinions of current students, gained through extensive surveys. The The guide recog- guide also contains enrollment, academic, and financial aid statistics nizes colleges that and other facts. excel in four areas of educa- Among the quotes from Transy student surveys: tional quality: engaged students, The University “prides itself in its rich history, academic excel- great teaching, vibrant community, lence, personable campus, and friendly environment.” and successful outcomes. There are “Academics are tough, and studying is definitely a must. But also admissions and application classes are fun and small, allowing for you to have lots of individual information and a profile. attention.” “Through this Web site, we “Student life at Transylvania is almost as busy as the course work. hope that more students will be There is always something going on, from Greek functions to cafe- exposed to Transy and all the teria themes to concerts and movie nights.” wonderful things we have to Admissions Director Sarah Coen said inclusion in The Best 361 offer,” said Coen. Colleges is the result of a concerted effort on the part of the Uni- Transylvania continues to versity to find new avenues for communicating Transylvania’s basic be featured in a number of message of a high quality liberal arts education that stresses person- other major national al attention to students. guides, including Barron’s “Transy worked very hard for inclusion in this publication because Best Buys in College Education, many high school students and their parents use it in their college Smart Parents Guide to College, search process,” said Coen. “It always helps to have our school in as and U.S.News & World Report’s many reputable publications as possible.” America’s Best Colleges.

8 TRANSYLVANIA Transy May term inspires program at North Oldham High David Green was attending a committee It covered forensic tracking of a crime scene meeting at North Oldham High School in and setting up a trial. A group of students Goshen, Ky., devoted to finding ways to interested in literature traveled to Britain to improve students’ senior experience when study Shakespeare while others with an memories of his daughter Abigail’s May interest in geology went spelunking in Ken- term classes at Transylvania came to mind. tucky. “Abigail had always talked about how Teachers sometimes taught courses relat- she was doing something interesting or fun ed to their outside interests as opposed to in May term,” said Green, who teaches their academic specialty, said Green. “We advanced placement United States history at had a math teacher who taught aerobics North Oldham. “I began describing that to part-time, so she offered an aerobics class, the committee members, and they just kind and a science teacher taught ballroom of took off with it and said, ‘We could do dancing. Another taught Dorm Room Cook- that!’” ing, or how to use small appliances and cre- Thus, Transy’s May term became the key ate a decent meal. We also had some out- source of inspiration for a similar program side people come in, such as a woman who at North Oldham that is helping combat taught sign language after a group of stu- “senioritis,” the attitude problem that dents had requested it.” plagues many students, even the best ones, The results of North Oldham’s May term during their final year of high school. experiment were dramatic, said Brooks. Terry Brooks, who was principal of North “The differences between a typical last Oldham last year when the program was few weeks of school and this May term first implemented, said the May term idea sequence were very stark,” he said. “We was part of an overall attempt to keep sen- knew from what Transylvania had done that Sarah A. Emmons iors engaged in learning as their high school the academic engagement part would be ■ days wound down. excellent, but we also saw improvement in French professor Brian Arganbright leads a discussion with Transylvania “Teacher, parent, student, and research punctuality, attendance, and conduct.” students during a May term travel experience was showing us that the senior In Brooks’ eyes, the final proof of the suc- course titled Transy’s Tour de France. year had become an academic wasteland,” cess of May term came when juniors, who said Brooks, who recently left North Oldham also took part, were to become executive director of Kentucky offered the first shot at Youth Advocates. “This was especially true choosing their May term of the last month, when students knew class for 2006, as an they had all their credits completed to grad- incentive for reaching cer- uate.” tain standards elsewhere After more investigation, North Oldham’s in their work. faculty and staff became convinced that a “If juniors valued the May term session could invigorate those incentive to get their first final weeks. choice of a May term “We started looking around and found class, that told us a lot that, in addition to Transy, many of the about the effectiveness of most prestigious universities nationally do the program,” he said. something similar to May term,” said Green gives Transy Brooks. “We also looked at some private much of the credit for prep schools, especially on the East coast, inspiring North Oldham’s and found that was a resonating feature of May term. their curriculum.” “Especially with public To create the courses, North Oldham high schools, there’s instituted what Brooks called a “giant aca- always a certain amount demic dating service” that allowed students of skepticism when you’re and faculty members to indicate areas of looking at doing some- James Wagner interest. “Students would bring up a course thing different,” he said. idea, and we tried to find someone to teach “When you have a college like Transylvania ■ Transylvania students tour Kilauea at it. Or a teacher would suggest a course and that has a program in place, you can point Hawaii Volcanoes National Park dur- try to find interested students. Some excel- to them and say, ‘Look, this college has a ing the May term course Tropical lent experiences came out of that.” really good reputation and this is the kind Ecology. Transy’s May term program One course that attracted lots of interest of thing they’re doing.’” was a model for North Oldham High School’s administrators and teachers was CSI: Goshen, taught by teachers from Abigail Green ’03 is a third year law stu- as they sought to enrich the senior psychology, chemistry, drama, and science. dent at Rutgers University in Camden, N.J. experience.

FALL 2005 9 Around Campus

Works of art with 225 parts celebrate Transylvania anniversary While thinking of ways to onds. “Hula Lou” is the song for a $225 award that will be ton Gallery Hop on September help Transylvania celebrate its that Beulah Annan listened to presented annually to a member 16 and continued through 225th anniversary, Morlan after shooting her lover in of the Transylvania student October 14. Gallery Director Andrea Fisher 1924. Transy alumna Maurine body, faculty, staff, or adminis- “I wanted the show to cele- began to reflect on all the inter- Dallas Watkins ’18 changed tration who notably strives to brate the uniqueness of individ- esting people who have shaped Beulah’s name to Roxie Hart for advance the campus communi- uals and examine how the the University’s history and how her play Chicago, which inspired ty’s understanding and respect smaller parts make up the big- each of their individual contri- the musical and three movies. for human differences in race, ger picture,” Fisher said. “The butions resulted in a remarkable Art professor Dan Selter hand ethnicity, able-bodiedness, artists accomplished that in whole. Inspired by that concept, threw 225 ceramic cups, each and/or sexual orientation. ways I never would have imag- Fisher challenged Transy art fac- stamped with “TU225.” The 225: Composite and Comple- ined, creating a fitting tribute to ulty and alumni to create works cups were sold to raise money ment opened with the Lexing- Transylvania’s 225 years.” using 225 distinct parts. The resulting exhibit, 225: Composite and Complement, featured works from 13 artists, who interpreted the theme in a variety of ways. “We had literal interpreta- tions, like the tiny forest with 225 trees and a corset made of 225 mustard packets, as well as the time approach with 2:25 represented in analog and digi- tal time,” Fisher said. “We also had mathematician artists whose works incorporated won- derfully obscure equations of 225.” Trevor Martin ’98, in collabo- ration with Kym Olsen, Hiroshi Ashikaga, and Daniele Wilmouth, created Hula Lou, a digital video that showed 22 people dancing to Sophie Tuck- er’s recording of “Hula Lou,” which lasts 2 minutes, 25 sec-

■ Above, Transy students experiment with Bat-3 and Selroc-12, two laser-cut wood and paper kinetic squeeze toys made by Bobby Campbell ’98. Right, visitors to the 225: Composite and Complement opening recep- tion in September discuss Tiny Forest of Honor by Kyle Monhollen ’95. photos by Joseph Rey Au

10 TRANSYLVANIA Transy community opens its heart to those affected by hurricanes

The Transylvania community went into cane victims to make use of the house. students whose schools had been affected action soon after Hurricane Katrina pounded Almost immediately after the hurricanes, by the hurricanes. There are six students New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in late the University began receiving inquiries from enrolled for the fall semester whose college August, marshalling its resources to raise plans originally included the University of funds, collect needed items, and begin New Orleans and Loyola University in New preparation of housing for a displaced family. Orleans. By the time Hurricane Rita had added a The question was never, “Even though we have a record enroll- second round of destruction several weeks ‘Should we do it?’, ment this fall, we wanted to help these dis- later, the University had also accepted dis- placed students and their institutions by placed students from other institutions and but, opening our doors and helping to mitigate was planning for future assistance in several the effects of this terrible tragedy,” said areas. ‘When can we start Shearer. Much of the work was directed by the and how much Overall, Transy’s response to the wide- Hurricane Katrina Committee, appointed by spread suffering brought about by Katrina President Charles L. Shearer and headed by can we do?’ and Rita was gratifying, said Carr. “The sup- Coordinator of Community Service and port has come from every area—students, Leadership Karen Anderson and cam- faculty, staff, and administration. The pus minister Dave Carr. question was never, ‘Should we do The immediate projects included a it?’, but, ‘When can we start and general campus fund-raising drive how much can we do?’ In every that netted more than $700 and par- arena, I feel we have done the right ticipation by the men’s and women’s thing.” soccer teams in a citywide tourna- Anderson expressed similar feel- ment sponsored by Glenn Nissan in ings. “All told, I think our students which the Transy players were respon- had a very positive outpouring of sible for raising nearly $200. Both of sympathy and support. I think Transy’s those funds were contributed to the role speaks highly of the volunteer American Red Cross. effort our nation is built on.” “Towels from Transy” was a drive Future projects for the committee to collect towels, sheets, and toiletries include the possibility of working with for hurricane victims, which were Habitat for Humanity to construct a then delivered to United Way of the home for another displaced family Bluegrass and Crestwood Christian and the addition of a hurricane relief Church in Lexington. initiative to Transy’s Alternative Spring Transylvania also spruced up and Break options. added furnishings and appliances to “It gives me a feeling of satisfaction one of its houses on Fourth Street, Tim Meko and pride to know that members of and then offered it to social services the Transylvania community are moti- agencies providing temporary hous- vated to help in these very direct and ■ From left, sophomore Francesca Pribble, first-year stu- ing for displaced families. As it dent Alex Thompson, and senior Sarah Kingsbery are positive ways,” said Shearer. “Our col- turned out, the agencies were unable shown at a table in Haupt Plaza used to collect dona- lective hearts truly went out to all to identify a family or group of hurri- tions for hurricane relief. those who suffered so greatly.”

Armstrong discusses ‘The Battle for God’ Acclaimed author and religious thinker Karen Armstrong signs a book for junior Erik Weber while Transylvania religion professor Trina Jones stands nearby at a reception in Carrick Theater. Armstrong delivered a lecture, titled “The Battle for God,” addressing issues related to funda- mentalism in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam to a standing-room-only crowd in Haggin Auditorium on September 19. Earlier in the day, Armstrong met with Transylvania students and faculty members for a question and answer session. The lecture was sponsored by the Lilly Project at Transylvania University, the Interfaith Alliance of the Bluegrass, Lexington Theological Seminary, National City Bank, Temple Adath Israel, Council on American-Islamic Relations-Kentucky, Masjid

Katherine C. Pearl Bilal, and the Christian Muslim Dialogue Group.

FALL 2005 11 CampusCampus additionaddition Lexington Herald-Leader David Stephenson– THE GLENN BUILDING GIVES TRANSYLVANIA A NEW BOOKSTORE AND GATHERING PLACE

BY KATHERINE C. PEARL pus need places to be with each other and and the building’s large windows and or many years, the Transylvania book- sometimes even to be alone to study or ornate details make it a handsome addi- Fstore wasn’t a place visitors or new prepare before class or to grade papers. tion to campus. I’m proud that the Glenn students were likely to wander into on The Glenn Building is such a place.” family name is attached to it.” their own. Usually, they’d need directions The $2 million facility uses an efficient The new bookstore’s sales floor and to find the store, which was tucked in a and environmentally friendly geothermal work spaces are 60 percent larger than the corner near the Rafskeller in the lower level heating and air conditioning system, which Mitchell Fine Arts location, allowing the of the Mitchell Fine Arts Center. the U.S. Department of Energy has des- store to offer a larger variety of Transy That all changed this fall with the open- ignated clean and sustainable technology, apparel and additional items, such as pop- ing of the Glenn Building, a multi-pur- and its construction allowed for the preser- ular books, youth and infant clothing, and pose facility that houses not only an vation of the mature trees that line Third hooded sweatshirts. attractive, more spacious bookstore, but Street. The coffee shop was a suggestion also a coffee shop and expansion room for Plans for the new building began a few gleaned from the college’s quality enhance- the library. The 10,000-square-foot build- years ago after Board of Trustees member ment plan, which identified the need for ing sits across from the Cowgill Center James F. Glenn dropped by to talk with more spaces where students could inter- for Business, Economics, and Education Shearer about how much Transylvania act with each other and faculty members. on Old Morrison Circle, one of the most could benefit from a new bookstore. Glenn “Joining the bookstore with a coffee visible locations on campus. donated some property to the college, the shop seemed like the natural thing to do,” “The Glenn Building will serve gen- sale of which produced $1.4 million in Shearer said. “You see that combination erations of Transylvania students and our funding for the project. in a lot of commercial establishments like community,” said President Charles L. “I thought that a new bookstore in a Barnes and Noble and Joseph-Beth Book- Shearer at the building dedication in Octo- conspicuous location could make visitors sellers.” ber. “It is a place where friends meet, where and those unfamiliar with Transy feel more Transylvania worked with Sodexho conversations take place, and where learn- welcome,” Glenn said. “President Shear- USA, which administers the other cam- ing occurs. As the library expands into the er, Mr. Young, my fellow trustees, facul- pus dining services, to open a Jazzman’s lower level, it will be a storehouse of knowl- ty and staff members, students, and the Café in the building. Sodexho manages edge that will be available to our students architects at Ross Tarrant did an excellent similar versions of Jazzman’s on college in support of our mission and our liberal job of bringing my idea to life. Its loca- campuses across the country. The café arts curriculum. People on a college cam- tion on Old Morrison Circle is perfect, serves coffee, cappuccino, tea, muffins,

12 TRANSYLVANIA scones, sandwiches, salads, and other treats. Students can grab something on the way to class, or use the tables and booths to study and socialize. The building offers wireless Internet service for laptop users. Wanting to make the most of the lim- ited space available on the college’s urban campus, Transylvania’s trustees decided

to add a full basement for future expan- Lexington Herald-Leader sion of the Frances Carrick Thomas /J. Douglas Gay Jr. Library. The library and the Glenn Building are connected, and

when the café is closed, the tables are avail- David Stephenson– able for extended library study space. The Glenn Building has been bustling with activity since the moment it opened. The inviting new bookstore is attracting more customers, and Jazzman’s stays busy serving faculty, staff, and students. “I’m usually in the coffee shop every day,” said Kate Shirley, a junior from Salvisa, Ky. “It added a new study place on campus. I really enjoy the bright light- ing there–I think that’s probably one of its best features. There’s quiet music play- ing, and professors eat there, so there’s great interaction between students and professors.” Music professor Gary Anderson praised the coffee, pastries, and lunch foods, as

well as the atmosphere. Matt Barton “The new coffee shop has added a great ■ Top, Sarah Damron, a junior from Morehead, Ky., studies in Jazzman’s deal to the campus and the campus ethos,” Café. Above, an exterior view of the Glenn Building, which sits on Old he said. “It’s conducive to spontaneous Morrison Circle across from the Cowgill Center. Below, members of the and planned chats, and it’s easy to mingle Glenn family pose in the new bookstore. Front row, from left, James Glenn, Gay Glenn, and Cam Glenn. Back row, Peggy Glenn, Holly Glenn, with colleagues and with students. You Carrick Glenn Goldner, and Richard Goldner. Opposite page, students can’t help but notice how many students exit the Glenn Building lobby, which separates the bookstore from the are there.” ■ coffee shop. Matt Barton

FALL 2005 13 THE 225th ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN Transylvania University

Enhancing the living and learning environment at Transylvania

BY KATHERINE C. PEARL

ransylvania’s 225th anniversary has chemistry professor Eva Csuhai. “Mod- Residence halls Tprompted many members of the com- ern laboratory designs have more open While classrooms and labs are critical, munity to look back and appreciate the space to encourage interaction among the students spend the majority of their time, University’s impressive heritage. From its students and between the teacher and the and make many of their best memories, early days on the frontier when it received students. We’d like to get a little less crowd- in the residential facilities on campus. Two support from national leaders including ing, a little more light, more openness, additional residence halls will help the col- Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and more interaction.” lege more comfortably accommodate the and John Adams, through its years as a Today’s professors find it effective to 80 percent of students who live on cam- medical school, law school, and seminary, combine lectures and labs into one inte- pus. Each facility will have 70 beds, allow- to its current incarnation as a highly grated learning experience that enables stu- ing Forrer and Clay-Davis to reduce respected liberal arts college, Transylva- dents to better understand and remember occupancy and designate more common nia has a proud history that few other insti- complex scientific concepts, and students areas where students can gather to study tutions can match. want to work collaboratively on research or relax. Members of the Transylvania Board of and experiments just as they will in gradu- “While we were working on the Qual- Trustees and administration also used this ate school and the professional world. ity Enhancement Plan, we heard many of milestone as an opportunity to consider To make this possible, the labs will need the same comments over and over again,” Transylvania’s future and what enhance- new work tables and equipment, updat- said Dean of Students Mike Vetter. “Peo- ments will be necessary for the college to ed exhaust systems, more emergency show- ple thought that the traditional dorms continue providing a high quality educa- ers, new vacuums for cold water, air, and were overcrowded and didn’t offer enough tion. The product of this reflection is the natural gas, enhanced lighting, and addi- social space or personal privacy. Students 225th Anniversary Campaign, a five-year tional storage space for equipment and want a place to host visitors that isn’t their comprehensive capital campaign with a chemicals. New technology, including bedroom. We were really ahead of the goal of $32 million. computer projection systems, must be curve when we built the Rosenthal Com- “Projects for this campaign were iden- added and the building’s heating and air plex in 1983, but now we need more tified through our long-range strategic conditioning system replaced. options like that.” planning process,” said President Charles The estimated cost of the renovation The new residence halls will offer suite- L. Shearer. “The improvements will impact is $7 million, and the project will likely style rooms with separate living and sleep- not only students’ learning opportunities, take three to four years to complete, but ing areas, a kitchenette, and private bath. but also their living environments.” the returns on this investment of time and The buildings will also contain space for The campaign has three main compo- money promise to be significant. social events and student support services. nents: renovation of the Brown Science “Transylvania has a strong track record “Many of today’s students expect col- Center labs, construction of new residence in science and medicine,” Shearer said. leges to offer more than just the tradition- halls, and endowment growth. A variety of “Our graduates have gone on to win fel- al 30-beds-to-a-floor design,” said Shearer. smaller projects are also included. Operat- lowships at the Johns Hopkins College of “These new residence facilities will play a ing in silent phase since October 2004, the Medicine and the National Institutes of key role in our ability to continue attract- campaign has already raised $17 million. Health. They’ve gained admission to lead- ing the best students.” ing medical schools such as Harvard, Yale, The $7.2 million project will be com- Brown Science Center Duke, Stanford, and Mayo. In order for pleted in two phases, with the first expect- In the realm of science and technolo- us to continue this proud tradition, we ed to begin in about a year. gy, what’s state-of-the-art today can be must update the Brown Science Center obsolete within just a few years. It’s no labs to meet the needs of our students and Endowment wonder, then, that the Brown Science Cen- faculty.” Transylvania wants to augment its ter labs, constructed more than 30 years Science majors aren’t the only students endowment in two key areas, endowed ago, need to be modernized. who will benefit from the renovations, chairs and endowed scholarships. Endowed “Teaching is more of an interactive, however. Every Transy student is required chairs will fund the salary of a current pro- exploring venture than it used to be, and to complete a laboratory science course fessor, freeing up money from the operat- we don’t have the spaces for that,” said before graduation.

14 TRANSYLVANIA Brown Science Center $7 million Residence Halls $7.2 million ing budget for program enhancements such as visiting lecturers, trips to academic con- ferences, and special research projects, and Endowed Chairs for higher faculty salaries overall. The chairs $3 million will also play a role in Transylvania’s abili- ty to recruit and retain the best professors. “Holding an endowed chair is quite an Other $2.8 million honor,” Shearer said. “It’s another way we can recognize our outstanding facul- ty members and reward their commitment to students.” Endowed Scholarships The goal is to have three fully-funded $6 million endowed chairs by the end of the 225th cation a reality for students who might oth- Annual Fund Anniversary Campaign. At $1 million per erwise find the college beyond their finan- $6 million chair, this portion of the campaign will cial means. This enables us to build a more total $3 million. diverse campus community.” Projected cost in millions Transylvania is well on its way to estab- lishing a chair in drama thanks to a chal- Other initiatives lenge grant pledge of $500,000 from the In addition to the lab renovations, res- W. Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Foun- idence halls, and the endowment, the Naming opportunities dation. Once the college matches the gift, 225th Anniversary Campaign encompasses the Lucille C. Little Endowed Chair in several smaller projects. Enhancement of The 225th Anniversary Campaign offers Theater will allow the drama program to student support services, including the many naming opportunities. Here are increase its educational offerings by, for Career Development Center, Language some examples: example, engaging an adjunct professor Lab, and Writing Lab, increased oppor- BROWN SCIENCE CENTER to teach a full semester course in children’s tunities for study abroad, and additional Floors $500,000 theater, arranging trips to plays and musi- faculty development opportunities are Labs $250,000 cals, or organizing workshops with visit- among the priorities. A new tennis com- Equipment $15,000-50,000 ing actors, directors, playwrights, and plex is needed to replace the courts that RESIDENCE HALLS designers. will be razed to make room for the new Computer room $25,000 Deferred gifts from Dona Swiger Coop- residence halls. These projects, along with er ’66, Carol Goff Tanner ’64, and Hal Cur- Lounge $50,000 the already completed Glenn Building and Meeting room $100,000 tis ’71 will establish chairs in math, education, renovations to Haupt Plaza, are expected and the natural sciences respectively. to require $2.8 million. TENNIS COMPLEX “We’re so grateful these alumni have “Some of these projects are large under- Total complex $500,000 decided to show their appreciation for their takings, while others are smaller endeav- Individual courts $50,000 Transylvania education in this way,” said ors, but they are all integral to our goal of Many other projects need support. Vice President and Director of Develop- creating the best living and learning envi- Contact the Development Office at ment Richard Valentine. “However, these ronment possible for students,” Shearer (800) 487-2679 for more information. generous gifts are tied to life insurance poli- said. “As the present stewards of the Uni- cies, so the college won’t realize the ben- versity, we must keep looking toward the efits until the donor has passed away, which future, helping to ensure that Transylva- we expect and hope will be many years from nia will continue to thrive for the next 225 now. The 225th Anniversary Campaign’s years.” ■ ■ Below, an architect’s rendering of the new goal is to establish three endowed chairs residence halls, which will offer suite-style that can immediately be awarded.” rooms and house 140 students. Scholarships have played a vital role in building Transylvania’s reputation for aca- demic excellence, and will no doubt con- tinue to help shape the college’s future. Transylvania hopes to add $6 million to the endowed scholarship funds. “Offering scholarships helps Transyl- vania attract the best students, those who are academically talented, involved in their communities, and exhibit leadership poten- tial,” Shearer said. “Just as importantly, scholarships help make a Transylvania edu-

FALL 2005 15 One for the books Alumni and faculty share reflections on books that made a difference in their lives BY MARTHA S. BAKER, WILLIAM A. BOWDEN, AND KATHERINE C. PEARL

Few things, if any, can rival the versatil- ity of books. They can inform, inspire, educate, entertain, comfort, enlighten, persuade, validate, enrage, delight, and so much more. We asked Transylvania alumni and faculty to identify books that were particu- larly meaningful to them, books that expanded their minds or affected their viewpoints. The following vignettes relate a sampling of the responses we received, offering a peek into each book and the impact it had on the individual. Tim Meko ’06 ■ History professor and program director Melissa A. McEuen and philosophy professor Jack Furlong discuss some of their favorite books.

16 TRANSYLVANIA BRENDA A. MATTOX-RAPP ’64

young man’s life over 20 years. In the inter- The novellas have helped Furlong define im, it deals with opium addiction, alco- a point of view about identity that is more holism, prostitution, and murder. None of forgiving of human foibles because of how these things are new, but the way it’s han- the external world exerts an influence on dled is really incredible.” who we become. After graduating from Transylvania, “If you view identity as something that Mattox-Rapp went to Yale Divinity School, happens to you, not something you foment, then worked for the Methodist Church it makes it easier to understand,” he says. and the London Education Authority in “It’s not something you discover within England. She returned to the U.S. to live yourself. I think that’s a mistake of a lot of

by W. Somerset Maugham by W. in New York, where she became involved pop psychology and misunderstood East- in the off-Broadway movement. Today, ern mysticism. The more you understand she lives in Los Angeles, where she teach- of human nature, the more forgiving you es adult education courses, including Eng- are. That’s not to say you let all the pris- lish as a Second Language, math seminars, oners out of jail, but you at least see how and a senior citizens drama class, while pur- somebody could be that way.” suing her interest in acting and producing. Furlong sees the character of the knight She recently performed in a revival of a tel- as being especially helpful for asking ques- The Razor’s Edge The Razor’s evision show called “Tea with Michael Ray” tions about personal identity. and hopes to see filming begin early next “Lately, I’ve thought a lot about Agilulf year on The Grandmaster, an Asian/Amer- as a cautionary tale for those of us who The Razor’s Edge chronicles the life of ican martial arts/love story written by a freely, and quite admirably in many cases, a man who, disillusioned by his experiences former student. consume ourselves in a goal that is beyond in World War I, leaves his fiancé and the While Mattox-Rapp still attends a us. Throwing ourselves into a career or a life he knows to travel the world in search Methodist church near her home, she also relationship or both will inevitably result— of meaning. attends lectures at the Vedanta Society, a if we are thoughtful—in a moment where- The book has been a spiritual resource continuation of her interest in eastern phi- in we ask, like Agilulf, what is left of me? for Brenda A. Mattox-Rapp, who’s losophy that began with The Razor’s Edge. Am I but a remainder, my own empty suit? drawn on its lessons many times as her own “It really was because of that book,” “Having been, respectively, a monk, a life has taken her from Kentucky to Lon- she said. “This man gives up everything solider—very grudgingly—and a profes- don, New York, and Los Angeles. for his spiritual journey. It teaches you not sor, I have found that thinking about this Mattox-Rapp first heard of The Razor’s to get hung up on the materialistic world.” question is not so much disturbing as Edge in high school, when her classmate enriching, especially as I reread Calvino. I and future Transy alumnus Mac Warford highly recommend the volume for all of ’64 delivered a report on the book. A visit Transylvania philosophy professor Jack these reasons.” from MIT philosophy professor and author Furlong has been a fan of the Italian nov- Huston Smith during an Accent on Reli- elist/essayist Italo Calvino for more than gion week at Transy motivated her to read 20 years. An early novel—actually two the book during the summer before her novellas under one cover—titled The sophomore year. Nonexistent Knight and The Cloven Vis- “It introduced me to the Hindu reli- count has been an important text for him gion and its holy scriptures, the Vedas, as he considers concepts of personal iden- Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita,” said tity and personal destiny. Mattox-Rapp, who was raised Methodist. “This book draws me back often,” says “Little did I realize that I would eventu- Furlong. “Both of the stories are imagined The Cloven Viscount ally become friends with one of the swamis folk tales, one about a knight in Charle- at the Vedanta Society of Southern Cali-

magne’s army who is nothing without his and fornia here in Hollywood.” suit of armor, and the other about the vic- Published in 1943, The Razor’s Edge tim of a Turkish cannon who is cloven in follows the protagonist, Larry, as he stud- two, with both sides of him surviving, one ies philosophy and religion in Paris, lives as evil and one as good. as a monk, witnesses the hardships in Spain, “The two stories are told simply, with- and learns about the Hindu religion in out irony, letting the absurdity of the main India. The title comes from a quote in the characters’ situations drive the narratives Katha-Upanishad, “The sharp edge of a and final discoveries. I have found them to razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise be not only good stories and interesting say the path to salvation is hard.” literarily, but, as the French say, ‘good to

“It’s the story of a spiritual bohemian,” think with.’ The volume can be seen as a The Nonexistent Knight by Italo Calvino Mattox-Rapp said. “The book traces this meditation on the question, ‘Who are we?’” PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR JACK FURLONG

FALL 2005 17 JULIE MCDONALD ’87 ambitious and accomplished people,” she ingrained in me about privacy, relationships, said. “We’re on a quest for happiness and and social behavior,” says Simmons. “It fulfillment in life, and we may reach the really spoke to me about the value of hav- pinnacle of our careers or become very ing a close-knit circle of friends who could learned in certain areas. We get caught up be that kind of group, and that you could in that, and we may not stop to figure out be more involved in the lives of others.” what really matters and what makes our Simmons recently celebrated 50 years lives meaningful.” as an ordained minister in the Christian

by Harold Kushner McDonald has reread the book four or Church (Disciples of Christ) and has spent five times in the last 15 years and expects his career as a minister at churches from to read it several more times. She finds Virginia to California and in higher edu- herself pulling it off the shelf at various cation at colleges in Kansas, Kentucky, and stages of life, such as when each of her two California. He lives in Sebastopol, Calif., children was born. where he continues to be active in per- “It helps me take stock, slow down, and sonal and spiritual counseling. think through what I’m doing and why A nationally innovative program in stu- I’m making the decisions I’m making,” dent living that he oversaw while director she said. “I’ve underlined so many parts of housing at Sonoma State College in of the book, just those quotes could fill up California from 1971-79 illustrates one a whole article. It’s a true gem of a book.” effect Heinlein’s book had on Simmons.

When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough Isn’t Ever Wanted When All You’ve “The program was based on the sense of a residential living experience in a learn- Near the end of Julie McDonald’s It sometimes ing model,” he recalls. “There were 400 clinical psychology internship at the Uni- amazes me that residents, and 100 of them were employed versity of Washington Medical Center, she to provide their own management, food was struggling to decide whether to accept almost 40 years after service, buildings and grounds mainte- a fellowship that would allow her to stay reading that book, it still nance, and community development. It in the academic arena or to take a posi- influences my was a model built on trust rather than reg- tion in private practice in Birmingham, current point of view. ulation. This idea was certainly enhanced Ala. McDonald went to a park in Seattle by my reading of the book. and reread Harold Kushner’s book, When —John R. Simmons ’54 “It sometimes amazes me that almost All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough. 40 years after reading that book, it still “It made me ask myself some impor- influences my current point of view. I think tant questions. What do I love the most? John R. Simmons ’54 first read any book that inspires you to rethink your What do I wake up excited about? What Robert Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange values and discover some ways to approach do I truly care about that I’m doing as a Land in 1968 at the height of the book’s life differently is a significant piece of lit- psychologist? And that helped me make popularity with young people who were erature, and that’s what Stranger in a my decision to go into private practice,” questioning authority and pushing for Strange Land has been for me.” she said. widespread social change in many areas, McDonald had read the short paper- including sexual, racial, and political. The back three years earlier as an assignment science fiction story has themes that have during her Ph.D. program course work at influenced Simmons ever since. the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “The book helped me break through “It was not a dry, research-oriented some of the narrow constraints of society textbook like so many other courses had and to become more open to new ideas required,” she said. “Kushner, a rabbi, and new concepts of dealing with a num- masterfully uses biblical and religious ref- ber of societal issues,” he says. “It literal- erences, existential writings, sociology, ly changed my life and the way in which I psychology, and even references to pop- related to the much younger generation ular literature and movies to demonstrate of the ’60s.” his points about what really makes life The book tells the story of Valentine worthwhile. He doesn’t try to answer the Michael Smith, a human raised by Mar- question of what makes life meaningful tians on Mars, who returns to earth in early for the reader, but he stimulates thought adulthood and views its culture from a and further questioning about how we are unique perspective. Smith is accustomed living our own lives, moment to moment, to the Martian way of living in small pods day to day.” of six to eight people who become each McDonald thinks the book can be par- other’s support group. ticularly meaningful to Transylvania grad-

“Reading the book caused me to ques- Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein uates. “As a group, we tend to be pretty tion some of the values that had been JOHN R. SIMMONS ’54

18 TRANSYLVANIA LARRY MOORE ’74 that we all share more than we may know. to the historical narrative, but to shift my This book offers a supremely hopeful and perspective in order to understand fully optimistic vision of our common human and to make clear their decisions, experi- experience.” ences, and relationships.” Originally published in 1948, The Hero Published in 1988, Heilbrun’s book with a Thousand Faces hit the New York includes writings by or about Eudora Times bestseller list in 1988 after being Welty, Virginia Woolf, Jane Addams, featured in a Bill Moyers special on PBS George Eliot, Dorothy Sayers, Maxine television. Campbell, a professor of com- Kumin, Adrienne Rich, Margaret Fuller,

by Joseph Campbell parative religions, was a friend of film- Willa Cather, Toni Morrison, Anne Tyler, maker George Lucas, and the book is and many more, but it is still a relatively believed to have inspired Lucas’ Star Wars short book. The paperback version from films, as well as the work of many other Ballantine Books is just 144 pages. filmmakers and authors. “Heilbrun wrote with such passion, Moore, who lives in Frankfort, Ky., has urgency, and grace about the necessity of

The Hero with a Thousand Faces The Hero worked in Kentucky state government for telling and re-telling women’s lives, as 30 years and is currently a policy analyst in well as probing the ways women had con- the unemployment insurance program. structed their lives in their own work,” For the past 20 years, he has reviewed books McEuen said. “For example, the Pro- for Choice, a journal of the American gressive reformer Ida Tarbell downplayed Library Association that academic librari- her incredible muckraking journalism in ans and faculty members rely on for col- her autobiography.” lection development and scholarly research. McEuen is now an author in her own “I’ve read lots of books, and this one right, having published Seeing America: Larry Moore hasn’t reread his favorite still stands out,” he said. Women Photographers Between the Wars, book for several years, but its concepts are which won the 2000 Emily Toth Award, always in the back of his mind. given by the Women’s Caucus of the Pop- “It provides me with life direction,” he I still keep the book ular Culture Association for the year’s best said. “A while back, someone was look- within arm’s reach book in women’s studies and popular cul- ing through my personal library and asked ture. Her current project is tentatively which five books were the most impor- and take it down when titled Making War, Making Women: The tant. The Hero with a Thousand Faces was I need direction or American Home Front, 1941-1945. She the first one I pointed to.” encouragement in the continues to appreciate the effect Heil- Moore read the book during his sen- brun’s book had on her research interests. ior year at Transy for the course Symbols, work I’ve chosen to do. “I still keep the book within arm’s Myths, and Human Values. “The book —Melissa A. McEuen reach and take it down when I need direc- helped me integrate all of my studies and tion or encouragement in the work I’ve interests in psychology, philosophy, reli- chosen to do.” ■ gion, and literature into a personally sat- Transylvania history professor Melis- isfying whole,” he said. “My intellectual sa A. McEuen read Carolyn Heilbrun’s life and my spiritual life came together as Writing a Woman’s Life in one sitting, just a result of that class, and of that book in after completing her comprehensive exams particular.” and prior to configuring her Ph.D. disser- Campbell’s book explores the fact that tation topic in American history at certain myths—particularly myths of the Louisiana State University. Her interest in hero’s journey—recur throughout human New Deal politics and propaganda had led culture and literature. her to a master’s thesis topic on the work “Whether it’s in Greek mythology, of Marion Post, a Farm Security Adminis- Christian tradition, or ancient Chinese tration photographer in the late 1930s, but folklore, these stories are retold endlessly she hadn’t used gender as analytical tool. in infinite variation, hence the title The “Frankly, I thought that gender did- Hero with a Thousand Faces,” explained n’t matter—how wrong I was,” McEuen Moore. “This deep, common symbolic or said. “Heilbrun discusses the erasure of spiritual legacy and language links all of women from history and literature, their humankind across all the ages. It’s hard- enforced invisibility and anonymity, and wired into us as human beings.” she challenges readers to recover those Moore finds this concept exciting and female voices and stories as well as the rewarding. “In a time when so much pain and anger that accompany them. She inspired me to undertake writing women’s

divides us, particularly religious differ- Life a Woman’s Writing by Carolyn Heilbrun ences, it is essential that we be reminded lives, not merely to restore lost women HISTORY PROFESSOR MELISSA A. MCEUEN

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CLIFF GOOCH ’84 EXCELS AS PHYSICIAN, RESEARCHER, TEACHER, AND ADMINISTRATOR

BY WILLIAM A. BOWDEN vated person like Gooch. skills I learned that have allowed me to “It’s not easy, and it makes for long move beyond the science and take a lead- any people would be completely ful- days,” he said. “There are so many con- ing role in administration,” said Gooch. Mfilled by a successful career as a physi- flicting demands on my time that I have cian, a researcher, a teacher, or an to schedule things very carefully.” Outstanding resident award administrator. Cliff Gooch ’84 decided to Gooch’s days have been full ones at least Gooch completed his medical degree, try on all four hats while building his career since his Transylvania years, when he took internship, and residency at the Baylor in medicine, and they all fit. on a double major in biology and English, University College of Medicine, where he Gooch is director of the electromyog- edited the Transylvanian literature and art was named most outstanding clinical neu- raphy laboratory for the Neurological Insti- journal, served as an officer in his frater- rology resident. He then accepted a pres- tute of New York at Columbia University nity, Delta Sigma Phi, and was president tigious fellowship in neuromuscular disease Medical Center and the New York Pres- of Omicron Delta Kappa, the leadership and electromyography (a test to assess byterian Hospital, and an associate pro- honorary, among other activities. nerve and muscle health) at the Duke Uni- fessor of clinical neurology in the Columbia That level of academic challenge and versity Medical Center. University College of Physicians and Sur- campus involvement proved to be good “When I finished my fellowship at Duke, geons, both of which are located in upper training for his later scholarly and profes- I was recruited back to Baylor as director Manhattan. In addition to teaching and sional pursuits. of the residency training program in neu- scholarly research, his duties include see- “Certainly the scientific preparation at rology,” said Gooch. “I immediately got ing patients and handling significant Transylvania was very good and enabled involved in projects in both neuropathy administrative chores for both the labo- me to deal with the course load in med- and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ratory and the medical school. ical school, but it was really the organiza- also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.” That’s a plateful, even for a highly moti- tional experiences I had and the people By this time, Gooch had long since decided that neurology, and especially neu- romuscular disease, would be his area of specialization. “Two things about neurology caught my attention,” he said. “First, there’s real- ly nothing else in medicine that holds the same intrinsic intellectual fascination for me as the study of the nervous system. Second—and this is what really sealed the deal for me—is that neurology, more than any other specialty, is in the midst of a ther- apeutic revolution. Many diseases that we deal with in neurology have been untreat- able throughout history, but are now becoming treatable because of advances

20 TRANSYLVANIA for Success

in our field. So it’s a very exciting time to a partial effect on treating the disease.” was a co-investigator in a National Insti- be involved in neurology.” When he’s not in the laboratory or see- tutes of Health-sponsored study of diag- More specifically, Gooch’s research ing patients, Gooch is in the classroom, nostic and natural history markers in ALS, focuses on the physiology of the nerve and delivering lectures for students in the Col- and an invited speaker at an NIH nation- the muscle and what goes wrong when lege of Physicians and Surgeons, the resi- al institute on aging and at an international neuromuscular disease occurs. “The sci- dents in neurology, and for the fellowship conference on EMG and clinical neuro- ence of the way in which the peripheral program in neuromuscular disease, which physiology held in Prague, Czech Repub- nerve and the muscle function is appeal- Gooch administers. This last level of edu- lic, among many other engagements. He ing to me as a researcher.” cation is for those who have completed is also participating in a number of proj- Although his research has implications medical school, an internship, and residency. ects focusing on such subjects as motor for a range of neurological situations, Lou “We have one of the largest fellowship neuron disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Gehrig’s disease has been of particular programs in neuromuscular disease—with and metabolic disorders. interest to Gooch. three fellows a year—which for a subspe- Gooch is president of the American “ALS is a really dread disease because cialty in a single location is a large num- Academy of Immunotherapy and editor- it causes progressive weakness and wast- ber. Most programs have one.” in-chief of the journal Advances in ing of the muscles throughout the body In addition to running the fellowship Immunotherapy. He chairs the marketing until, ultimately, respiratory function fails, program, Gooch has administrative and public relations committee of the which is usually the terminal event,” he responsibilities for the electromyography American Association of Neuromuscular said. “This typically happens over three to laboratory and the medical school that and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and is an five years. ALS attacks the motor nerves include some financial operations. oral board examiner for the American in a fairly selective way, leaving most other Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. things relatively untouched, which is A preeminent institution unusual and intriguing from a scientific Gooch’s office is in the Neurological Town and country perspective.” Institute of New York, which occupies a Gooch and his wife, Penne, and their seminal position in the history of neurol- daughter Alexandra Nicole, 2, live in the From Texas to New York ogy. Founded in 1909, the institute was Westchester County town of Ardsley, N.Y., Gooch began his ALS research while the first specialty hospital in the nation just north of the city, from which Gooch on the faculty and staff at Baylor from devoted entirely to the study and treat- commutes by auto into Manhattan. 1993-99, then continued it when he left ment of disorders of the nervous system. “Westchester County is very suburban, Texas and moved to New York City to join “This is the first place where basic with beautiful rolling hills on the Hudson Columbia University. “Columbia has a research facilities for neurology and neu- River,” he said. “The town I live in has a terrific reputation in neurology, so when rosurgery were housed in the same build- population of 2,000 with its own distinct they had an opening in my specific area of ing for the purposes of collaborative identity. I never realized I could have all interest, that instantly caught my atten- research and patient care,” said Gooch. that and also work in Manhattan.” tion,” he said. “It represented a major step forward for Outside of medicine and his family, one At Columbia, which has one of the the science of neurology in this country.” interest that Gooch would eventually like largest and most respected ALS centers, Gooch has already made his own con- to find more time for is his devotion to Gooch is involved in clinical trials of exper- tribution to the ongoing preeminence of literature, British in particular. He spent imental therapies for ALS and in research the institute. One of the most celebrated the summer immediately following his that tries to discover exactly how the nerve neurologists at the institute was H. Hous- Transy graduation on an English Speak- damage is taking place. One aspect of the ton Merritt, whose Merritt’s Textbook of ing Union scholarship to Stratford-on- trials is high throughput drug screening, Neurology, first published in 1955 and now Avon in England to study Shakespeare. where massive numbers of new drugs are in its 10th edition, is considered one of “I had been interested in literature in screened using computer models and lab- two standard textbooks for neurology. high school, but the English faculty at oratory setups, then applied to clinical tri- Gooch wrote a chapter on neuropathic Transylvania and the quality of the cours- als if they show promise at treating the pain for the most recent edition of the es opened my mind to the possibilities of disease. He was involved in the trial work book, and collaborated with another doc- literature. It was like a door opening to an for Rilutek, the first and only drug tor for a chapter on electromyography and entirely new world. A critical part of a lib- approved by the Federal Drug Adminis- nerve conduction studies in neuromus- eral arts education is introducing you intel- tration for the treatment of ALS. cular disease. lectually and emotionally to the spectrum “In the end, our hope is that we’ll be Gooch is a very active researcher and of what it means to be a human being. able to find, probably not just one drug, but scholar, having produced more than 100 That’s one of the most important things a combination of drugs that will have at least papers, book chapters, and abstracts. He Transy did for me.” ■

FALL 2005 21 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.

■ The 1939 Crimson featured this photo of first-year students wearing their beanies and out for a ride. Do any Transylvania readers know the identity of these students? If so, e-mail or write Elaine Valentine in the alumni office, [email protected], and we’ll run the photo again in the spring issue with a caption.

22 TRANSYLVANIA Florence “Rene” King, Lexington, has ’50 been named chairman of the Cen- tennial Committee for Arlington Christian Church in Lexington.

Charles O. Shaffer and his wife, ’56 Barbara, reside at Fairhaven Contin- uing Care Retirement Community in Sykesville, Md., where Charlie has taken up gardening and shuffleboard and they enjoy watching their nine grandchildren swim in the pool.

William M. Arvin, Nicholasville, Ky., ’61 has been named president of the Ken- tucky Bar Foundation for 2005-06. ■ Front row, from left, Heather Sanders ’91, Tex Smith ’91, Missy Newell-Smith ’91, Pam Paul A. Lantis, Dublin, Ohio, has retired from Marsh ’91, and Cynthia Ganote ’90, and (back row) Doug Smith ’89, Julie Carr ’91, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Trevor Martin ’91 had their fifth annual summer get-together at Kentucky’s Otter Creek ministry after more than 40 years of service, Park in July. concluding his 11-year pastorate at North- west Christian Church in Columbus. His Joseph J. Zaluski, Lexington, has been cians, and other health care providers can wife, Patricia Simms Lantis ’62, retired in July appointed co-chair of the Mineral and Ener- access and transfer medical information. 2004 from teaching in the public school sys- gy Practice Group for Wyatt, Tarrant & tem. Combs and now works in the Lexington Sallylyn Doherty Williams, Lexington, human office. resources manager for First Security Bank, Deborah Bird Phelps, Decatur, Ill., has been named a vice president. ’71has retired from teaching and is busy J. William Hutchings, Birmingham, leasing out her beach house on Siesta Key ’72 Ala., has written a new book titled William F. Todd, Bethesda, Md., has in Sarasota, Fla. She has hosted some Tran- Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot: A Ref- ’79 joined the senior management team sy alumni and can be reached at (217) 429- erence Guide, which has been published by at Smart Destinations Inc., a marketing firm 6582. Praeger. Over six years in preparation, the that generates business for popular sight- book includes chapters on the play’s intel- seeing attractions in America. James E. Solomon lives in Indianapolis, where lectual context, meaning, and dramatic art, he works for Liturgical Publications, a pub- Melissa Hardin Aultman is enjoying as well as an extensive bibliography. Bill is a lisher of church bulletins. He and his wife, ’80 life with her husband, Keith, and professor of English at the University of Kathie, are celebrating their 30th wedding teenagers, Alexander and Katie, in Louisville. Alabama at Birmingham. anniversary and the arrival of their first grand- Lisa Vanover Graves and her husband, child. John N. Williams Jr., Chapel Hill, ’83 Bob, have returned home to Har- ’74 N.C., is dean of the University of rodsburg, Ky., and the farm they’ve owned North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of since 1986 after completing a five-year con- Dentistry and a professor in the dental ecol- tract in California’s Silicon Valley. ogy department. Angela G. Ray, Skokie, Ill., has Robert H. Barr, Cynthiana, Ky., ’86 written a book titled The Lyceum and ’76 principal of Harrison County High Public Culture in the Nineteenth-Century School, has been awarded the Kentucky United States, which has been published by School Administrator of the Year Award by East Lansing: Michigan State University the Kentucky Association of School Admin- Press. The book tells the story of the devel- istrators. opment of lecture circuits for public educa- Donald R. Speer, Frankfort, Ky., has retired tion and entertainment. Angela is on the after 28 years of service in Kentucky state faculty in the Department of Communica- government and is currently the purchasing tion Studies at Northwestern University. director for the University of Louisville. He Linda Cornett, Asheville, N.C., is and his wife, Janet Miller Speer ’76, will cel- director of international studies and ■ ’87 After talking about it for years, the “five ebrate their 30th anniversary in 2006. assistant professor of political science at the fabulous females from the first floor of Forrer Hall,” class of 1961, finally organ- Robert C. Hughes, Murray, Ky., a University of North Carolina-Asheville. ized a mini-reunion at Kentucky’s physician with Primary Care Medical Shakertown in July. Front row, from left, ’77 Thomas C. Logan and Kimberly Center, has been named to the University Nancy Howser Binns and Eleanor Lollis ’88 VanHoose Logan ’89, Owensboro, Rose; back row, Evolyn Mains Allen, of Louisville Board of Trustees. He has also Ky., stay busy with their four children, Betsy Boden McGehee, and Brenda been appointed to the new Kentucky e- Matthew, 12, Michael, 9, Mitchell, 5, and McKnight Jones. The photographer, Health Network Board, which was created Katherine, 3. Tom is an ear, nose, and throat Andy Stone Bales ’64, joined the group to help develop a secure statewide electron- one night for supper at Beaumont Inn’s surgeon. Old Owl Tavern. ic network through which patients, physi-

FALL 2005 23 Jennifer Pratt Larkin, ’99 live in Lexington with their daughter, Kristina L. Peters received her master’s degree ’89 Lexington, has been Madeline. Charles works in the pacemaker in counseling psychology and counselor edu- promoted to vice president of industry and Kristy is a resident physician at cation with an emphasis in couple and fam- account services at Meridian the University of Kentucky Hospital. ily therapy from the University of Colorado Communications. at Denver in 2004. She and her husband, Christopher M. Martin, Lexington, has been Caleb Olin, have returned to Louisville and Dawn J. Wilson, Louisville, compet- promoted to vice president/general sales welcomed the birth of their daughter, Lina, ’90 ed in her first fencing tournament at manager of WKYT-27 Newsfirst. in March. Kristina would love to hear from the Bluegrass State Games and won a silver Jennifer A. Moore classmates at [email protected]. medal in the women’s saber fencing divi- , Louisville, an attorney sion. with Fernandez, Friedman, Grossman, Kohn Jennifer Gerstle-Alexander and her & Son, has been named Kentucky’s 2005 ’97husband, Jeremy C. Alexander ’96, Jennifer L. Pettit, Randolph, N.J., has Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Kentucky live in Lexington with their two daughters, ’91 been awarded a Charlotte W. New- Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Section. Raegan, 4, and Avery, 1. Jeremy works for combe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship by Allison L. Rumble Stryker Orthopedics. the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship , Lexington, Foundation. She is a Ph.D. candidate at Rut- has been promoted to vice pres- Jason A. Cormier, Elizabethtown, Ky., has gers University. ident of public relations at become a certified CPR/first aid instructor Meridian Communications. through the American Red Cross and is Julia C. Reed, Lexing- Leigh Burberry-Gilles designing space science education programs ’93 ton, has been named , Louisville, is a ’96 pharmacist for Twinbrook Nursing for middle school students at the Challenger account executive/event plan- Learning Center in Radcliff, Ky. ner for Meridian Communi- Home in Louisville. cations. Donna Dirksing Doran, Cincinnati, has writ- Nathan W. Lee is the vice president of finance for Frontier Nursing Service, a non-profit Kenneth O. Cayce IV, Columbus, ten and published two books for elementary music teachers, Orff for Everyone– Favorite healthcare system serving residents of ’94 Ohio, has completed his sports med- Appalachian southeastern Kentucky. He lives icine fellowship at the University of Ken- Folk Songs and First Stage, a collection of stories and songs to be performed by early in Lexington with his wife, Blair, and 18- tucky and is working at Cincinnati month-old daughter, Palmer. Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center. elementary schoolchildren. Her next two E-mail him at www.cincinnatisportsmed.com. publications were scheduled to be on the V. Andrew Moberly coaches basketball at market in late October. Shelby Valley High School in Pikeville, Ky. K. Beth Johnson, St. Louis, recently joined John M. Medley Jr. has moved to Melbourne, His wife, Holly Stanley Moberly ’96, teach- Hammond Associates Investment Consult- es in Pike County. They have one son, Jacob. ing Firm as a senior consultant focusing on Fla., and is working for United Space university endowment and foundation Alliance, the primary contactor for the Space Kirstin Winn Carr, Scottsdale, Ariz., clients. Shuttle. He and his wife, Rachel, welcomed ’98 is entering her final year of family their second son, Christopher Thomas Med- medicine residency at Scottsdale Family Med- Sam E. Lucas, West Hollywood, Calif., is ley, in August 2004. icine Residency, where she has been elected attending Southwestern University School chief resident for the upcoming academic of Law in its S.C.A.L.E. program, the only accelerated, two-year law program in the country. After working for three months on the John Kerry campaign in Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, he recently worked as campaign manager for the successful re-election campaign of a local council member.

Emily M. Satterwhite, Blacksburg, Va., com- pleted her Ph.D. from the Graduate Insti- tute of Liberal Arts at Emory University in August 2005 and is an assistant professor of humanities and Appalachian studies in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Tech. Friends can reach her at [email protected].

Brandy Fulkerson Baird, Johnson City, Nigel Soult Heather L. McIntosh ’95 Tenn., and , Lex- ■ Jan Allinder Anestis ’67 organized and hosted a 60th birthday party for the class of ington, competed in the Ironman Biathlon, 1967 at the Red Mile in Lexington on August 13. The track named a race in honor of a 3/4-mile swim and 5K run, in Mt. Pleas- the class, and six members of the group trudged through the mud to present the glass ant, S.C., in July. Heather placed third in trophy to the winning driver. From left, Bill Hale ’66, driver Jim Meittinis, Gretchen Hale, her age group. Jan Anestis ’67, Steve Hombach ’67, Chris Leonard Watkins ’67, and Mary Grady Lehman ’67. Other alumni in attendance were Janie Hodge McFadden ’68, Ron Yost ’68, Norma Charles D. Deep II and Kristy Sheffel Deep Lewis Yost ’68, Carol Laswell ’68, Georgia Green Stamper ’67, Ernie Stamper ’67, Dave Miller ’67, Bettye Stehle Burns ’67, and Kay Anne Frazier Wilborn ’66.

24 TRANSYLVANIA JOSHUA E. SANTANA ’70 A New Yorker turned Kentuckian

How does someone who was Resources and Environmental Protec- born in Puerto Rico and grew up in tion; litigation director for Central the New York City boroughs of Man- Kentucky Legal Services; and general hattan and the Bronx find his way to counsel for Bow Valley Coal a small liberal arts college in Ken- Resources. tucky? For Josh Santana ’70, the keys Today, Santana is a partner in the to Transylvania and eventually to a Lexington law firm of Santana & Fay, successful law career were an older PSC, which specializes in civil litiga- sister and a church group visit. tion involving personal injury. The Santana had a link to Lexington city’s growing Hispanic population has through his sister Eunice, who had dramatically impacted his practice— graduated from Lexington Theological callers to his office now hear mes- Seminary. When a Christian Church sages in both English and Spanish. (Disciples of Christ) youth group in “Most of my clients are now His- Georgetown, Ky., hosted Santana and panic,” said Santana. “I spend my three others from his Manhattan days taking calls from folks who church (La Hermosa Christian) for a speak only Spanish and may need my summer visit, Santana got his first services or information on where to Katherine C. Pearl look at the Transylvania campus. find additional services.” ■ Josh Santana is pictured in front of Lexington’s new Santana knew he would experi- courthouse complex, just a block away from his down- Santana is chairman of the board ence a certain amount of culture town law offices. of the Lexington Hispanic Associa- shock as he left his large Bronx high tion, an advocacy group that has school for the Transy campus, but in some ways that’s just what supported expanded library services, a toy drive, and a scholarship he was looking for when he arrived to enroll in the fall of 1966. fund in partnership with UK, among other activities benefiting the “I had decided I was not going to stay in New York. I was tired city’s Hispanic population. of the vastness of the city, its pace, and all the distractions,” said “There were very few Hispanics in Lexington until recently, and Santana, a Lexington attorney. “I wanted my ticket out, and I suddenly you have this phenomenal growth, along with growth in knew that was education.” Santana’s family had moved to New the needs of that population, whether in education or legal, med- York from Puerto Rico when he was two years old, settling first in ical, and social services,” said Santana. “Our toy drive drew Spanish Harlem. national attention, and we had donations coming from Florida, Among the most welcome surprises of his Transy years was the New York, and other places.” personal attention he received from faculty members such as his- Santana is also active in Central Christian (Disciples of Christ) tory professors Paul Fuller, John Wright, and Joe Binford, and polit- Church in downtown Lexington, where he is a member of the ical science professors George Dodds and Thomas Cutshaw. “I had choir, a former chairman of the elders, deacons, and music min- never been exposed to that level of engagement or quality of istry, and a moving force behind the church’s recently created teaching,” Santana recalled. “There was nothing like that in my music academy. He comes by his musical interests naturally—his high school.” Santana saw a lot of these professors in his pre-law original career goal while in high school was to be a musician, and studies, especially Fuller, who was also his adviser. he performed with the New York Youth Symphony Orchestra. He Santana made the most of his time at Transy, winning election has trained on the saxophone and clarinet. as president of the Student Government Association and as Mr. Santana’s law offices are just two blocks from the Transy cam- Pioneer in his senior year. He was also treasurer of his fraternity, pus, a symbol of his close ties with the University. He’s a former Delta Sigma Phi; a member of the choir and of Lampas, a senior member of the Alumni Executive Board, a volunteer for student honorary leadership society; and vice president of Phi Alpha Theta, recruitment efforts, and a guest speaker for pre-law students the national history honorary society. through pre-law adviser and political science professor Don Dugi, After graduation, Santana was commissioned an ensign in the among other Transy involvements. U.S. Navy and trained as a surface warfare officer. (Today, he is a “When the weather’s nice, I walk Transy’s campus after lunch retired Navy captain with 23 years of active and reserve duty serv- almost every day,” said Santana. “I really didn’t appreciate what a ice.) nice campus it was when I was a student. People have asked me if Following three years of active duty in the Navy, Santana there was a part of my life I would live over, what would it be, and enrolled in law school at the University of Kentucky and completed my Transylvania years would rank right up there.” his juris doctorate degree in two-and-a-half years. He spent the Santana is married to the former Laura Lee McCullough ’77. His next decade as a staff attorney, assistant to the general counsel, daughters, Leonor and Elisabet, live in California. and general counsel for the Kentucky Department for Natural —WILLIAM A. BOWDEN year. She has been working on improving patient education and recently completed Transy alumna promotes research on health literacy in the primary literacy in Afghanistan care setting. She and her husband, Tom, and their two cats plan to flee the heat of Ari- zona in July 2006 and return to Portland. With their country in almost constant turmoil, the people of Afghanistan have Friends can contact her at [email protected]. been afforded few opportunities for formal education, resulting in a population where about 50 percent of men and just 22 percent of women can read and write. Elaine Russell has moved to Naperville, Ill., Over the last year, Brenda Bell ’67 has worked to improve those numbers and, conse- and returned to graduate school at North- quently, improve the lives of the Afghan people. ern Illinois University to earn a master’s Bell is helping to develop a teacher training system for the 200 village literacy cen- degree in sports management. She works at ters established by the Afghanistan Literacy for Community Empowerment Program. the Bulls Sox Training Academy in Lisle, Ill., She is one of only two U.S. consultants for the program, working with local Afghan as a basketball coach and private instructor. staff members and colleagues from New Zealand, Austria, Canada, and Nepal. R. Matthew Shorr, Lexington, is enjoying Infusing literacy into villages is especially important now as Afghan people take the fame of locally filmed and nationally dis- steps toward self-governance and work to establish a viable economy. tributed Zombie Planet and Zombie Planet “Literacy is the vehicle for full participation in community governance and for 2, in which he plays a mentally challenged developing new income generating sources,” Bell said. human. The films are available through Best The literacy centers teach Dari and Pashto, the two official languages of Buy, Tower Records, and Netflix. Afghanistan, to women and men ages 14 and above. The curriculum includes an examination of social issues. Amy V. Cates, Springfield, Mo., “People have the opportunity to learn about international human rights principles ’99 graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity and to think and talk about gender issues within the context of Afghan society.” School in May with a Master of Divinity and Women are taking more public roles in business and government, but they still was ordained in the Christian Church (Dis- have obstacles to overcome, Bell said. ciples of Christ) by her home congregation “Right now, the state of insecurity is so high, that’s their biggest concern. They in Henderson, Ky. She is the associate pas- face everything from domestic violence, which is prevalent, to insecurity due to ten- tor at National Avenue Christian Church in sions among different tribal groups and with the Taliban, which is still present in some Springfield, Mo. parts of the country.” Since November 2004, Bell has traveled to Afghanistan three times, and when she’s Joseph B. Williams, Lexington, is serving his in the U.S., she remains in close contact with local staff members via the Internet. medical residency in psychiatry at the Wake Bell, who recently concluded 15 years as associate director of the Center for Litera- Forest University Baptist Medical Center in cy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is also striving to educate Ameri- Winston-Salem, N.C. His wife, Taufika Islam cans about Afghanistan. She visited Lexington in August to deliver a speech for Williams ’98, has completed her Ph.D. in Women’s Equality Day. Prior to her address, Bell asked her Afghan counterparts what analytical chemistry from the University of they’d like to tell American women. Kentucky. “They wanted them to know that Afghan women have a lot of talents and capabil- Lisa J. Merlo, Gainesville, Fla., earned ities, but they haven’t yet had the opportunity to fully realize those talents,” Bell said. ’00 her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit. She is currently beginning a post-doctoral fellow- ship in child/adolescent clinical and pedi- atric psychology at the University of Florida Medical School.

Robert W. Minichan, Lexington, has been promoted to senior credit officer at Citizens Bank at Mount Vernon, Ky., and is involved in making large commercial loan decisions, presenting workout plans for problem loans to the bank’s board of directors, and train- ing loan officers and loan support staff.

M. Kyle Sadler, Louisville, received his mas- ter’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University in August.

Elizabeth A. Siereveld, Lexington, graduat- ed from the University of Kentucky with a master’s degree in physical therapy in June and is a staff physical therapist at the UK hospital.

■ Brenda Bell ’67, center, poses with members of a community development council in a Bridget G. Trogden and her husband, village north of Kabul. Dewayne Lawson, live in Macon, Ga. Brid-

26 TRANSYLVANIA ■ Several Transylvania alumni, Transy Public Relations Director Sarah Emmons, and Transy Alumni Programs Director Natasa Pajic ’96 attended the biannual Kentuckians of New York dinner at the Union League Club in New York on June 9. The featured speaker was Arthur B. Hancock III, owner and founder of Stone Farm in Bourbon County, Ky. From left, Dick Waddell ’64, retired marketing services director at Pfizer; Chris Sauer ’95, stockbroker; Katherine Lobe ’02, advertising sales assistant for SELF magazine; Nick Whitehouse ’02, who completed his mas- ter’s degree in urban programming and public policy at the University of Delaware in the spring and is working in the non-profit sector; and Natasa Pajic. get completed her Ph.D. in chemistry at the received his master’s degree in urban pro- Meredith Wallace Klapheke, Louisville, and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign gramming and public policy from the Uni- Amy M. Ballard have opened “bells & whis- and is an assistant professor of chemistry at versity of Delaware. tles,” a unique invitation, announcement, Mercer University. and gift business in Louisville. Contact them Jennifer Fisher Clark, Lexington, has at [email protected]. Jason D. Blair, Georgetown, Ky., is ’03completed her master’s degree in radi- ’01enrolled in an accelerated MBA pro- ological medical physics at the University of Rachael E. McCartney, Brooklyn, has received gram at the University of Kentucky and Kentucky and is a medical physicist at the her master’s degree in social work from expects to receive his degree within a year. Lexington Clinic’s Cancer Center. While Columbia University. completing her graduate coursework, Jen- Christy M. Cole, Savannah, graduated from nifer presented research at the national con- Erin Sherrill, Lexington, assistant sports turf the University of Louisville School of Den- ferences of the American Association of manager at Applebee’s Park in Lexington, tistry in May and is practicing at Wilming- Physicists in Medicine and the Council on home to the minor league Lexington Leg- ton Family Dental on Wilmington Island in Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Stan- ends, was a member of the grounds crew for Savannah. dards. Major League Baseball’s 2005 All-Star Week and Game in July at Coamerica Park, home R. Alexander Dickerson, Ashland City, Tenn., Abigail M. Green, Collingswood, N.J., joined of the Detroit Tigers. is attending the Vanderbilt University law the law firm of Sterns & Weinroth in Tren- school. ton, N.J., as a summer associate. She attends Melinda M. Clyde, Lexington, is a Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, ’04 fifth-grade teacher at Meadow- Holly B. “Brooke” Elswick, Ashland, Ky., is thorpe Elementary School. the even start coordinator for the Ashland and expects to receive her degree in May Independent School System and works to 2006. Cordell G. Lawrence Jr., Louisville, is sales increase educational levels and improve the Bridget E. Hatfield, Knoxville, is attending executive for English Emprise, and is respon- quality of life for low-literacy adults. She the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and sible for sales in the restaurant and enter- would love to hear from her classmates at pursuing a master’s degree in child and fam- tainment segment of the U.S. market. In [email protected]. ily studies. addition to promoting Maker’s Mark and Shelly C. Ferrell, San Antonio, graduated in May from the University of Louisville with a doctor of medicine degree and is an anes- thesiology resident at Brooke Army Med- ical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio. He will be a U.S. Army doctor for the next eight years.

Stephanie J. Cunningham, Mt. Ster- ’02 ling, Ky., has received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from More- head State University and is enrolled in a Ph.D. program in counseling psychology at the University of Akron.

Craig S. Lotz, Louisville, received his mas- ter’s degree in clinical psychology from Spald- ing University in August 2004 and is in the Spalding doctorate program in clinical psy- chology. His wife, Jessica McCarthy Lotz ’01, ■ Several Transy alumni attended the August 23 wedding of Erica Kay Martin ’03 and is an administrator for a family practice clin- Brandon Scott Snowden in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Front row, from left, Becca Huyck ’03, Helen ic outside St. Louis. Beaven ’04, Erica Martin Snowden ’03, Jenny Osborne ’01, and Amy Musterman ’03. Back row, from left, Natasa Pajic ’96, Hope Hurst Lanham ’89, Sarah Ahmed ’03, Andrea Nicholas T. Whitehouse, Newark, Del., has Perry ’01, Tera Griffith ’03, Sara Gibson ’03, and Lindsay McWilliams Workman ’02.

FALL 2005 27 Courvoisier cigars, the company runs the GeorgeWBush.com site. Celebrate Good Times Katharine L. West, Lexington, is in her sec- ond year at Lexington Theological Semi- Alumni Weekend 2006 nary. APRIL 28-30

Join your classmates and Transy friends to celebrate the good times of your college MARRIAGES years during Alumni Weekend 2006, set for April 28-30. Charles Weimer ’72 and Anne Cunningham, A fun-filled three days are being planned, including a new event, the Alumni Choir December 11, 2004 Concert under the direction of music professor and director of choral ensembles Gary Ann Tate Baker ’93 and Robertson J. Phillips, Anderson. Activities begin on Friday with a golf outing and racing at Keeneland and September 3, 2005 end Sunday morning with the Robert Barr Society breakfast and a chapel service in William O. Dale Amburgey ’94 and Kristy Old Morrison Chapel. Arthur, July 23, 2005 Other highlights include the TGIF Kick-Off Party Friday evening at the Atomic Cafe, Carmen Lynette Hall ’94 and Wayne Brzos- the Alumni Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, and class reunion receptions/dinners ka, April 23, 2005 and the Coronation Ball Saturday evening. Emily Marie Satterwhite ’94 and Philip R. Reunion classes are 1956, 1961, 1966, Olson, June 4, 2005 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and Jeanette Ellen Henzel ’95 and Jason Swartz, 2001. Reunion classes in the Barr Society August 7, 2005 (1941, 1946, and 1951) will also celebrate Donna Michelle Dirksing ’96 and Patrick their special milestones. All alumni, regardless Doran, May 28, 2005 of class year, are invited to Alumni Weekend. Tanzi Dawn Merritt ’96 and James Tyler Sut- Reunion class Web sites are located at ton, May 30, 2005 www.transyreunions.com, or via Transy’s Web Bruce Clark Batten II ’01 and Ashley Alyson site at www.transy.edu (select For Alumni, Delaney ’03, January 1, 2005 News & Events, and Reunions/Alumni Week- Jessica McCarthy ’01 and Craig Stuart Lotz end). Be sure to sign the guestbook for your ’02, September 4, 2004 reunion and fill out the on-line reunion ques- Mary Kimberly Lowman ’01 and Aaron tionnaire. Matthew Sutton ’02, August 6, 2005 For the best lodging choices, plan ahead, Joshua Patterson Morris ’01 and Emily Heady since this weekend will also see Lexington Morris ’03, June 18, 2005 hosting the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Laura Nicole Mattingly ’02 and Thomas an international equestrian event at the Ken- McElroy Jarboe ’02, June 4, 2005 tucky Horse Park that brings many visitors to Erin Suzanne Hensley ’03 and Joseph Daniel the city. Peach, July 3, 2004 Alumni will be mailed an invitation and Lorrie Jean Keeling ’03 and Nicholas Allen detailed schedule in late winter. On-line regis- Kenney ’03, June 3, 2005 tration will be available beginning in February. Stephen Edward Kreyenbuhl ’03 and Sidney For more information, contact Natasa Pajic ’96, Elizabeth Allen ’04, May 14, 2005 director of alumni programs, at Erica Kay Martin ’03 and Brandon Scott [email protected] or (800) 487-2679. Snowden, August 23, 2005 Marianne Remae Lodmell ’04 and Jay Lewis Young, July 16, 2005 Magan Michelle McFadden ’04 and Derek Gaddis, July 16, 2005 BIRTHS Teresa Steele Royster ’86 and Richard Roys- ter, a daughter, Madelyn Grace Royster, June 13, 2005 R. Paul Guillerman ’89 and Ann Montalvo Guillerman ’90, a son, Alexander Paul Guillerman, May 16, 2005 Edward C. Hightower III ’89 and Courtney Hightower, sons, Crawford Leighton Hightower and Benjamin Arthur High- tower, and a daughter, Elizabeth Made- line Hightower, December 28, 2004 Carrie Allen Boling ’90 and Scott Boling, a daughter, Ann Louise Boling, January 12, 2005

28 TRANSYLVANIA SUSAN MARINE ’92 Making college campuses safer through education

Susan Marine ’92 enjoyed her Mass. She’s a member of Transylva- four years at Transylvania so much nia’s Alumni Executive Board, and vis- that when graduation arrived, she ited Transy in August to conduct decided to pursue a career in higher training sessions for the college’s resi- education. dent assistants and members of the “I had gotten so much out of col- Sexual Harassment and Assault lege that I wanted do something Resource Committee, which estab- constructive on a college campus,” lished a 24-hour crisis line this fall. she said. Marine has extensive experience Marine completed a master’s counseling victims, both from her pre- degree in student personnel at Bowl- vious positions and her current job at ing Green State University in Ohio Harvard. When students come forward and took a job at Colorado College. with complaints of sexual assault or There she was asked to confront one relationship violence, Marine is usually of the most negative aspects of cam- the first person they talk with. She pus life—sexual assault. connects them with counseling, med- “The person in charge of the sex- ical, and judicial resources, and sup- ual assault prevention program left ports them as they endeavor to contin- in the middle of the year, and I was ue their education and heal. the only person who had gone “We have a steady stream of peo- through crisis training, so they asked ple needing assistance,” she said.

me to head up the program,” she Katherine C. Pearl “Not only people who’ve been victim- said. “I didn’t know if I wanted to ized here, but who’ve had experi- ■ Susan Marine ’92, director of Harvard College’s Office do that all the time because I thought of Sexual Assault Prevention, stands outside the ences in childhood or in high school, it would be depressing, but once I William T. Young Campus Center. Marine visited Transy and now feel ready for the first time to started, I realized how important the in August to conduct training sessions for the college’s deal with that.” work was, and I became more and resident assistants and members of the Sexual Marine came to Harvard as the more aware of how these issues Harassment and Assault Resource committee. assault prevention services coordinator affect college students.” in 2002, when the university was Marine’s commitment to educating students about sexual assault reevaluating its sexual assault complaint policies in response to a prevention and helping victims heal has grown over the years, as community uproar over a previously implemented change that has her career, taking her from Colorado to Dartmouth College to required assault victims to produce a higher level of evidence to the Cambridge (Mass.) Department of Public Health and now to take a complaint forward in the judicial process. Harvard College, where she serves as director of the Office of Sex- “There was a lot of upheaval, but it was also exciting to be here ual Assault Prevention. and witness that kind of commitment to change,” Marine said. “We really believe that prevention is possible, and that by edu- After extensive interviews with faculty, staff members, and stu- cating the community, we can lower the number of students dents, Harvard established the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention whose college experience is ruined,” she said. with Marine as director. The office primarily serves the 7,000 stu- When Marine first came to Transylvania from her home in dents enrolled in Harvard College, the undergraduate portion of Muncie, Ind., she had plans to become a veterinarian, but the the Harvard system, but graduate students can also seek assistance William T. Young Scholar soon began to consider other options. there. Marine supervises two full-time staff members, two gradu- She had enjoyed classes with philosophy professors Rick O’Neil and ate student interns, and 20 peer educators who maintain a 24- Jack Furlong, so she decided to pursue the subject as her major, a hour crisis line and deliver about 1,000 hours of education and step Furlong heartily encouraged. awareness training per year. “Jack believed in my ability to study philosophy, and nurtured Marine hopes that Harvard’s program will serve as a model, that ability” she said. “He was adamant that women could and helping to perpetuate the movement to make campuses safer. should study philosophy, and that there were many areas of the While she knows nationwide change will happen gradually, Marine field occupied by very bright women. I also was inspired by his has seen results that help her remain optimistic. amazing ability in the classroom. He’s an incredible teacher, so car- “I received a card from a student who was a survivor of rape ing and yet so rigorous at the same time.” and had recently graduated,” she said. “She had decided to go to Outside of class, Marine stayed busy with her sorority, Alpha Bosnia and work with rape survivors there. I was so incredibly Omicron Pi, the Student Activities Board, and on-campus commu- proud to be part of a system that gave her the ability to get help nity service. She also spent time getting to know Lexington. and access the power of healing. She’s going to take what was a “Whenever I come back, I’m really proud of the fact that I can really awful experience for her, and turn it into something positive get around without having to be told where things are.” for other people.” Marine now lives with her spouse, Karen Harper, in Medford, -KATHERINE C. PEARL Stephanie Miller Broering ’90 and Thomas Rumford, May 18, 2005 Robert E. Batts ’35, Turners Station, Ky., died A. Broering, a son, Luke Miller Broering, Rebecca Modys Jones ’96 and Eric W. Jones April 28, 2004. June 21, 2005 ’96, a daughter, Anna Kathryn Jones, June Thelma Jacobs Center ’35, Campton, Ky., Laurie Shipp Caravaglio ’90 and Stephen Car- 28, 2005 died June 3, 2005. She was a social work- avaglio, a son, Matthew Bates Caravaglio, Ashley Howard Froman ’96 and Brett Fro- er with child welfare for over 17 years prior February 10, 2005 man, a son, Alex Perry Froman, February to her retirement and was a member of the Traci Thompson Felix ’90 and Jerry Felix, a 9, 2005 Hazel Green Christian Church. son, Jacob Logan Felix, May 27, 2005 Kristina L. Peters ’96 and Caleb S. Olin, a Frances Pullis Riddle ’37, Raleigh, N.C., died James E. Brown ’91 and Kathleen R. Brown, daughter, Lina Peters, March 28, 2005 July 18, 2005. A long-time resident of a son, Benjamin Edward Brown, May 10, Jennifer Griswold Withrow ’96 and Christo- Louisville, she was a member of the Inter- 2005 pher Withrow, a son, Logan Alexander national Egg Art Guild and an active mem- Juelet Florence Knight ’91 and Thomas Withrow, July 4, 2005 ber of the Douglass Boulevard Christian Knight, a daughter, Amber Kaylin Knight, Amanda Carlisle Woodall ’96 and Scott L. Church for over 50 years. February 14, 2005 Woodall, a daughter, Katherine Scott J. Kenneth Baird ’38, Grand Junction, Co., Sue Anne Bird Mueller ’91 and Kristin J. Woodall, March 20, 2005 died February 23, 2005. A graduate of Mueller, a daughter, Elizabeth Anne Tonda Shockley Anderson ’97 and Titus J. Lexington Theological Seminary, he served Mueller, May 25, 2005 Anderson ’98, a daughter, Maggie Eliza- churches in Kentucky, Texas, Colorado, Shannon Fleming Hamilton ’92 and Joseph beth Anderson, June 6, 2005 and Georgia. After retiring, he earned a P. Hamilton, a daughter, Peri Rene Hamil- Philip M. Brown ’97 and Callie R. Brown, a master’s degree in history from Western ton, July 5, 2005 son, Baker Reeves Brown, March 27, 2003, State University and worked in the West- J. Scott McGarvey ’92 and Kelley McGarvey, and a daughter, Clara Catherine Brown, ern Slope office of U.S. Senator Floyd a daughter, Kendall Morgan McGarvey, January 14, 2005 Haskell. Survivors include his wife, Frances April 10, 2005 Casey Wood Hensley ’97 and Steven K. Hens- Bierlin Baird ’39. Mary Lee Chance Smith ’92 and Nathan ley, a son, David Steven Hensley, Febru- Paul W. Gudgell ’38, Lago Vista, Tex., died Smith, a daughter, Dora Holley Smith, ary 11, 2005 August 8, 2005. He was a retired colonel July 6, 2005 Kristin Lando Parker ’97 and J. in the U.S. Air Force, having served in David H. Windley ’92 and Nancy L. Wind- Rodney Parker ’99, a son, both World War II and the Korean War. ley, a daughter, Elizabeth Evelyn Windley, Mason Wade Parker, June 8, He worked for Shell Oil for 39 years and February 17, 2005 2005 was a senior staff process engineer when Jennifer Burkhead Baker ’93 and Jason Baker, Emily Korfhage Monarch ’99 and J. William he retired. He enjoyed studying family a daughter, Holland Elizabeth Baker, Jan- Monarch ’99, a son, Henry William genealogy and gardening. uary 6, 2005 Monarch, April 6, 2005 Kenneth D. Higgins Sr. ’38, Riceville, Tenn., Gena Downey Greer ’93 and Michael Greer, Sherri Swift Crossett ’00 and Jason Crossett, died December 14, 2004. At Transylva- a daughter, Grace Anne Greer, May 30, a son, Elijah Crossett, May 4, 2005 nia, “Hig” quarterbacked for the football 2005 team, and the college recognized his Amanda Foley Naish ’93 and Shannon Naish, accomplishments by inducting him into a son, Charles Kerrigan Naish, December the Pioneer Hall of Fame in 1998. He 21, 2004 OBITUARIES served in the U.S. Navy during World War Brigid Bakanowski Wickson ’93 and Arthur Only alumni survivors are listed. II and received 11 battle stars and a bronze Wickson, a daughter, Evelyn Elizabeth star with an oak leaf cluster. A graduate of Wickson, October 26, 2004 Tulane University law school, he was a sen- Jessica Robinson Bylund ’94 and Erik R. Edward L. McNeill ’27, Shawnee Mission, ior member of the firm Higgins, Biddle, Bylund, a daughter, Audrey Lorraine Kan., died May 5, 2005. He was a school Chester & Trew and served as the Athens, Bylund, April 15, 2005 administrator and superintendent in Okla- Tenn., city attorney for 43 years. He was J. Allen Eskridge III ’94 and Randa Remer- homa and Kansas, and retired as director a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Ten- Eskridge, a son, J. Allen “Jae” Eskridge of operations for the Topeka Public Schools nessee Bar Foundation, and the United IV, May 10, 2005 in 1972. He was a former pastor of First Methodist Holston Conference Founda- Jean Harrod Hixson ’94 and Marshall R. Hix- Christian Church in Topeka and Maxon tion. He served as trustee of three colleges son, a son, Lance Thomas Hixson, March Christian Church in West Paducah, Ky. He and as director of Plastic Industries, Niota 13, 2005 was preceded in death in 1993 by his wife, Textile Co., the First National Bank and Mark G. Shearer ’94 and Kristie Shearer, a Ruby Carmichael McNeill ’26. Trust Company, and the McMinn Coun- son, Mason Alexander Shearer, Septem- Leetha Troxel Renwick ’34, Long Beach, ty Rescue Squad. Survivors include his son, ber 1, 2005 Calif., died August 26, 2005. At Transyl- Kenneth D. Higgins Jr. ’79. Diana Baird-Ragan ’95 and Steve Ragan, a vania, she was a member of Delta Delta Lucile Hanna Packard ’38, Lexington, died son, Noah Baird Ragan, March 1, 2004 Delta sorority. She studied at the Sorbonne May 28, 2005. She was a former English Shantie D. Harkisoon ’95 and David Layman, in Paris and earned her master’s degree in professor at Midway College and a mem- a daughter, Anjali Devi Layman, April 13, counseling in the U.S. She worked as a ber of the college board of directors for 17 2005 guidance counselor in the San Diego school years. She was a member of Central Chris- Kyle D. Monhollen ’95 and Amy George, a system for many years. She was an accom- tian Church and a Kentucky Colonel. She daughter, Nola Jasper George, June 7, plished cellist, a world traveler, and profi- was a former president of the Shelton Fel- 2005 cient linguist. Survivors include her cousins, lowship Club and the Maysville Women’s Sabrina Kimbrough Rumford ’95 and Robert Edward C. Britt ’35 and Mary Ellen Nichols Club. Survivors include her daughter, Rumford, a daughter, Alexandra Kelley Johnston ’45. Karen Packard Carver ’66.

30 TRANSYLVANIA ALUMNI BULLETIN BOARD

Executive Board officers, Alumni Directory 2006 members elected The alumni office, in conjunction with Harris Publish- In April, the Alumni Association elected Christopher ing, is in the process of producing the 2006 Alumni W. Arnett ’91 as president and Elizabeth A. Martin ’81 Directory. Alumni can update their information by return- as president-elect of the Alumni Executive Board. The ing the questionnaire they received in the mail or on-line following were elected to three-year board terms: B. at https://www.alumniconnections.com/update (Ten-char- Blanton Coates Jr. ’00, Wandaleen Poynter Cole ’67, acter directory code is on questionnaire received in mail, Terry L. Cummins ’56, Denise Grant ’88, Douglas R. below barcode in bottom right corner; also available by Logan ’65, Rosalyn Eilenberg Rozen ’50, Daniel W. Scott e-mailing [email protected].) They may also pur- III ’64, T. Clay Stinnett ’95, and Stephanie Bisig Unverza- chase their own copy of the directory, which will be avail- gt ’00. able in two print editions as well as a CD-ROM. Alumni who wish not to have their contact informa- tion published in the directory should contact the alumni Transy Golf Classic office in writing. set for May 15, 2006

Join Transy’s athletics department and the alumni Board, award recommendations sought office for the 2006 Transylvania Golf Classic, a four-player scramble set for Monday, May 15, with the Lexington Alumni are encouraged to submit recommendations location TBA. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by a for several awards that will be presented during Alumni 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities are Weekend 2006 and for new members of the Alumni available. Executive Board. For more information on the tournament or sponsor- Recommendations are sought for the Pioneer Hall of ships, contact Cindy Jacobelli, associate director of athlet- Fame, Morrison Medallion, Outstanding Young Alumni ics, at (859) 233-8663, [email protected], or Mark Award, and distinguished achievement and service Blankenship ’81, director of development, at (859) 233- awards. The Hall of Fame recognizes former athletes, 8402, [email protected]. coaches, and others who have made outstanding contri- butions to Transylvania athletics, while the Morrison Medallion and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award are Many alumni affected by hurricanes given to alumni for outstanding service to the University. Achievement and service awards honor professional In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our excellence and service to Transylvania. thoughts go out to many alumni whose lives were drasti- Those recommended for the Alumni Executive Board cally changed by the devastation of these storms. If we should have a record of support and service to the Uni- can be of assistance, please contact the alumni office. A versity and be willing to serve a three-year term. New temporary blog has been published on the Web at members are nominated by the board and elected at the http://transyalumniblog.blogspot.com/. Alumni are annual meeting during Alumni Weekend. encouraged to use it to let fellow Transylvanians know For recommendation forms, contact the alumni office how they are doing. or submit recommendations to Natasa Pajic, director of alumni programs, at [email protected].

Alumni Office contacts: Natasa Pajic ’96, director of alumni programs, [email protected] Tracy Stephens Dunn ’90, assistant director of alumni programs, [email protected] Elaine Valentine, administrative assistant, [email protected] Phone: (800) 487-2679 or (859) 233-8275 ■ Fax: (859) 281-3548 Mail: 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508 ■ Web: www.transy.edu

George G. Parker ’38, Marietta, Ga., died Nelvia Phillips Peace ’38, Houston, died June Lenn ’68. April 26, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army 11, 2005. She was a graduate of the Col- Dorothy Shamo Peer ’39, Warren, Mich., died during World War II and earned a master’s lege of the Bible (Lexington Theological January 30, 2005. During World War II, degree in chemistry from the University Seminary). With her husband, a Christian she served with the Civil Defense Ambu- of Louisville. He retired as a chemical engi- Church pastor, she served churches in lance Corps. She was a retired elementary neer with Porex Corp., and was a member Bowling Green, Ohio; Lafayette, Ind.; school teacher who, over the course of her of the Mt. Paran Church of God North in Charleston, W.Va.; and Norfolk, Va. Sur- career, taught every grade. Marietta. vivors include her daughter, Marjorie Peace

FALL 2005 31 Robert E. Kiracofe ’40, Fort Myers, Fla., died July 26, 2005. A veteran of the U.S. Marine board of the Southern College of Osteo- July 1, 2003. He served in the U.S. Navy Corps, he earned graduate degrees from pathic Medicine, and the first president of during World War II. A long-time resident New York University and the University the Paintsville Jaycees. He also served on of Richmond, Ind., he was a retired math of London School of Economics. He was the board of directors of Citizens Nation- and physical education teacher and coach, the founding headmaster of Wichita Col- al Bank for 23 years and was elected chair- and a member of First Christian Church. legiate School from 1963-88. man in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Hutchi- Ventus O. Barnes ’51, Lexington, died August Thomas M. Butterworth ’61, died October son Kiracofe ’40, and daughter, Donna- 29, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army dur- 30, 2004. At Transylvania, he received a Jean Kiracofe Hall ’65. ing World War II. A retired dental techni- Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for study Ben A. Perry ’40, San Antonio, died April 24, cian, he was a lifetime member of the abroad with renowned theologian Karl 2005. He was a graduate of the Salmon P. Kentucky Dental Laboratory Association. Barth at the University of Basil in Switzer- Chase School of Law, a 33rd degree Mason, He was a member of the Lexington Lodge land. He earned an M.S. degree from Syra- a Noble in the Alzafar Shrine, a Son of the F & AM, Oleika Shrine Temple, and Olei- cuse University and a master’s degree and American Revolution, and a Kentucky ka Marching Patrol, and was a Scottish doctorate in education from Teachers Col- Colonel. Right Mason–Valley of Lexington, and a lege at Columbia University. He was a pro- Marcella Chandler Miller ’43, Rocky Mount, Past Pilgrimage Chairman. fessor emeritus in biology at Western N.C., died May 23, 2005. The daughter Daniel M. Bowmar ’51, Versailles, Ky., died Connecticut State University and propri- of the late Albert B. “Happy” Chandler August 6, 2005. He served in the U.S. etor of Butterbrooke Farm in Oxford, ’21, she attended Transylvania and Navy during the Korean War and was the Conn., which received the President’s Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. Dur- retired owner of Bowmar Thoroughbred Award for Energy Efficiency from Presi- ing World War II, she worked as a cryp- Consultants. dent Jimmy Carter in 1980. tographer at the Lexington Bluegrass Army O’Neal B. Hester ’51, Frankfort, Ky., died Victoria “Vicki” Reinhardt Fitch ’65, Bar- Depot at Avon. She spent much of her life August 27, 2005. At Transylvania, he was rington, Ill., died May 19, 2005. She was in Wilson, N.C. a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He a master of foxhounds of the Fox River Wanda Scrivner Barnes ’44, Cincinnati, died served in the U.S. Navy during World War Valley Hunt, a member of the Barrington May 23, 2003. II and then became president of the Hes- Park Board, and a member of St. Mark’s Lucille Kennedy Durham ’44, Hodgenville, ter Finance Company. He retired from the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her Ky., died August 16, 2002. She studied Commonwealth of Kentucky as a hearing husband, Thomas Fitch ’65. Spanish with the Inter-American School officer for the Cabinet for Human Angela Cristina Diaz-Aponte ’72, San Juan, in Mexico and earned a master’s degree in Resources, Division of Unemployment Puerto Rico, died February 12, 2004. At library science from Spalding University. Insurance. He was active in civic and pro- Transylvania, she was a member of Phi Mu. She taught school and worked as a librar- fessional organizations throughout his She earned her medical degree from the ian with the Fort Knox Dependent School career, and served as president of the Camp- Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San system. bellsville Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Juan and completed psychiatric residen- Betty Brown Hardy ’44, Miranda, Calif., died and Lions Club. He was named Camp- cies at the Yale University School of Med- August 10, 2005. She was a retired social bellsville Junior Citizen of the Year in 1956. icine and University of Kentucky Hospital. worker who worked for the Iowa Depart- Kenneth D. Ramey ’51, Richmond, Ky., died She worked for the Department of Psy- ment of Human Services for 25 years. May 20, 2005. At Transylvania, he was a chiatry in the VA Medical Center in San John H. Holroyd ’49, Middletown, N.Y., died member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He was a Juan. April 20, 2005. He was a retired employ- retired analyst, who at various times in his Earl Steven Clemons ’90, Hazard, Ky., died ee of Lloyd’s Bank in New York and a mem- career worked for the Commonwealth of September 8, 2005. At Transylvania, he ber of the Park Avenue Christian Church Kentucky, Huber & Huber Motor Express, was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He in New York. Survivors include his sister, Standard Products Co., and Robinson Tool was a graduate of the University of Ken- Janet Holroyd Vergoth ’46. & Die, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Julia tucky Law School and a partner in the firm Betty Reed Webb ’49, Mobile, Ala., died June Stears Ramey ’53. of Hollon, Collins & Clemons in Hazard. 12, 2005. At Transylvania, she was a mem- Doyle E. Sanders ’51, Louisville, died Novem- John R. Ruff ’94, Lexington, died May 15, ber of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was ber 19, 2002. He was a U.S. Coast Guard 2005. He taught English in Thailand for a Kentucky Colonel, a retired employee of veteran of World War II, a retired livestock several years and then became founder and Zales, a long-time manager of Fine Jew- broker, and a member of Crescent Hill president of Terra Tones, Inc., a Thailand elry with Gayfers, and an active member Baptist Church. clothing company. Survivors include his of Dauphin Way United Methodist Martha McClary ’56, Woodburn, Ky., died mother, Barbara Burns Ruff ’53, aunt, Bet- Church. March 20, 2004. She was a retired school tye Stehle Burns ’67, and cousin, Robert M. Ray Schultz ’50, Catonsville, Ohio, died teacher from the Battle Creek, Mich., A. Burns ’01. July 6, 2005. A graduate of the Disciples school system. Divinity House at the University of Chica- Russell F. Lusby ’57, West Chester, Ohio, died ■ Obituaries in Transylvania are based on go, he served pastorates in Indiana and February 13, 2004. He was a member of information available in alumni office files Virginia. During World War II, he served the Harry S. Johnson #641 F & AM and and from newspaper obituaries. Please in the U.S. Navy and reenlisted in 1952 as a Kentucky Colonel. send information concerning alumni a chaplain, eventually rising to the rank of Charles C. Wells ’57, Paintsville, Ky., died deaths to the attention of Elaine Valentine in the Transylvania Alumni June 28, 2005. He was the owner and captain with more than 30 years of serv- Office, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, ice. He was selected for a Distinguished operator of the Hardware Charlie Gas KY 40508-1797. Newspaper obituaries Alumni Award from the University of Company in Paintsville from 1955-96. He with complete listings of survivors are Chicago. was a former president of the Kentucky LP preferred. Randall O. Storms ’50, Flat Rock, N.C., died Gas Association, the first chairman of the

32 TRANSYLVANIA AreAre youyou upup toto thethe CHALLENGE?CHALLENGE? The $100,000 Trustee-Alumni Annual Fund Challenge

Thanks to a generous gift from Transylvania’s trustees, you can be part of a $100,000 Annual Fund challenge.

Here’s how it works: Each new gift from an alum to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar for dollar. A new gift is a gift from a donor who has given in the past but did not give last year.

Each increased gift above last year’s amount will be matched dollar for dollar.

Each gift from a first-time donor will be doubled.

It’s a great opportunity to help Transy students and show pride in your alma mater. This year’s Annual Fund goals are $1.2 million and 53 percent alumni partici- pation, so every gift is vital.

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Call the development office at (800) 487-2679 and use your credit card to give by phone.

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Family fun

Family NIght emcee Brandy Savage, a senior from Louisville, asks the audience to vote for Cole Adams, a senior from Winchester, Ky., and her mother, Julia Hylton Adams ’74, in the mother and daughter look-a-like contest in the Campus Center. Family Night was part of Family Weekend held November 4-6. Photo by Joseph Rey Au