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VOL.61, NO.1 | Spring 2011

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FEATURES 14 World of Fashion Rigorous fashion design program creates leaders in couture. By Ellen Rossetti 32 Marian Brock Alumna’s acting talents shine in Oscar- winning short film God of Love. By Ellen Rossetti

Travis Williams (’06) Williams Travis

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DEPARTMENTS

FROM OUR PRESIDENT • 3

Angilee Wilkerson Momentum in growth and excellence

DEAR NORTH TEXAN • 4 The Gross House … Music beginnings 24 UNT TODAY • 6 Expanding research … Equity and Diversity Love Stories Conference … Mean Green … Chile Field Station UNT MUSE • 19 for generations, Unt has been the backdrop Grammy honors … Ray Moseley … Upcoming for love. from first dates to marriage Events … Pink Floyd ... Design Research Center proposals, alumni couples find lasting love as classmates. EAGLES’ NEST • 36 Advocate for diversity … Connecting With By Randena Hulstrand Friends … Upcoming Alumni Gatherings … Solar Punch … Photo Essay ... Chemistry centennial ... In the News … Friends We’ll Miss

LAST WORD • 48 Cover photography by Angilee Wilkerson Tommie Phillips Harris (’37) recalls campus highlights during the Depression.

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unt love stories on video Three alumni couples tell their Angilee Wilkerson Angilee stories of how they met at UNT, fell in love and eventu- ally married.

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Maintaining excellence The North Texan University Relations, Photo Editor Promise and possibilities mark Communications and Angilee Wilkerson Marketing Leadership Vice President Photographers the road to the future Deborah Leliaert (’96 M.Ed.) Jana Birchum Michael Clements Associate Vice President Brad Holt (’09) It’s an honor to lead this great Marty Newman (’02 M.J.) Gary Payne (’99) Jonathan Reynolds university and to collaborate with Assistant Vice President Mike Woodruff those in our UNT family. Part of my Kelley Reese (’95) Writers decision to stay on at UNT was Directors Ernestine Bousquet Jimmy Friend Nancy Kolsti to ensure stability and maintain Kenn Moffitt Adrienne Nettles Dena Moore Buddy Price momentum. Rolando N. Rivas Ellen Rossetti (’00, ’08 M.J.) We are at an exciting time in our Mellina Stucky Magazine Staff Alyssa yancey Managing Editor history, when the road ahead is paved Mike Woodruff Julie Elliott Payne (’97) Online Communications with promise and possibilities and the Eric Vandergriff Editors destination is even greater excellence. Randena Hulstrand (’88, ’07 M.J.) Integrated Branding And yet, it’s a challenging time to Jill King (’93 M.S., ’00 M.A.) Joy Houser be involved in public higher education President V. Lane Rawlins talks with Online Editor Project Traffic students on campus. Michelle Hale Amy Kious (’08) because the road has many potholes that Laura Robinson Art Director we can’t properly fix in light of dwindling Sean Zeigler (’00) Student Contributors state funding. Megan Beck (’10) Designer Thomas saldana But we will not lose sight of our mission to focus on: kit young (’06) Elizabeth Smith Leslie Wimmer (’07) • Educating our students and providing them with the best opportunities and experiences for learning and growth; • Protecting the quality of instruction and the integrity of UNT degrees; and • Growing our areas of excellence — the jewels in our crown. The North Texan (ISSN 0468-6659) is published four times a As the nation’s 33rd largest public university, we provide many opportunities for year (in March, June, September and December) by the University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311070, Denton, students from all walks of life to succeed. We’ve become a leader in helping underrep- Texas 76203-5017, for distribution to alumni and friends of resented and first-generation students earn a college education. And each year, nearly the university. Periodicals postage paid at Denton, Texas, and at additional mailing offices. The diverse views on matters 8,000 UNT graduates turn their knowledge into action. of public interest that are presented in The North Texan do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the university. We also are a nationally recognized university with programs that are among the Publications staff can be reached at [email protected] or 940-565-2108. very best. We are building on this foundation to become a stronger research univer- It is the policy of the University of North Texas not to sity, one that is equally focused on educating students and generating knowledge, discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (where reasonable accommodations ideas and innovation, because we exist to serve the public and our students. can be made), disabled veteran status or veteran of the Vietnam era status in its educational programs, activities, In this tough fiscal climate, the support of our alumni and friends is more admission or employment policies. In addition to complying with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, important than ever. And it makes a difference. It helps us ensure that our students the university through its diversity policy declares harassment now and in the future continue to have the opportunity to change their lives through based on individual differences (including sexual orientation) inconsistent with its mission and educational goals. Direct higher education. questions or concerns to the equal opportunity office, 940- 565-2737, or the dean of students, 940-565-2648. TTY access is available at 940-369-8652. Postmaster: Please send requests for changes of address, Sincerely, accompanied if possible by old address labels, to the University of North Texas, University Relations, Communications and Marketing, 1155 Union Circle #311070, Denton, Texas 76203- 5017. “University of North Texas,” “UNT” and “Discover the power V. Lane Rawlins of ideas” and their associated identity marks are official trademarks of the University of North Texas; their use by others President is legally restricted. [email protected] URCM 3/11 (11-153)

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deposit. I am asking you to do Let us know what you think about news the same! and topics covered in The North Texan. Letters may be edited for length and Phil Lee (’88) publication style. North Richland Hills

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Fouts Field The Gross House now a retired United Meth- I noticed in the winter I just read in The North odist pastor. issue that you were collecting Texan (“Dear North Texan,” memories of Fouts Field. The winter 2010) about the Gross Matty Barrett Renfro (’53) field was named after my House. In 1943, my mother, Austin Arthur J. Gionet, retired grandfather, Theron Judson Gladys Renfro (’43), and I professor of French who died Fouts, and my dad was lived in the house on the Our own scene Jan. 16 (see page 45), was my Theron Judson Fouts Jr. lower floor and ate all our My only regret from my high school teacher and then (Tom). He died Aug. 30 (see meals there. time at UNT is the fact that my mentor at the university. page 45). My mother had come back although we had a large I achieved a B.A. in French Dad loved North Texas to the college to finish her student body and a beautiful because of his excellence as an and worked to improve and degree in history and get a campus, we never had a educator, and our friendship help achieve development of teacher’s certificate so she football program and facilities continued through the years. the campus and surrounding could work while my father that were on par with many of His belief in the cultural areas. As Fouts Field ends its served our country in the U.S. our competitors in Texas. and practical benefit of hands- reign as UNT’s field, with Marine Corps. I will be the first to confess on learning and direct access Dad’s death ends the name of While my mother was in my own apathetic lack of to modern language profi- Fouts in a line of great men. class, Sonny Blondell, who support and interest in the ciency resulted in a state-of- After the funeral of my lived on Hickory Street, and I UNT football program over the art language center in the mother, we were driving past had the run of the campus. the years. But with our new Language Building the new construction of the We spent lots of time with Dr. unbelievable new stadium on constructed in the late 1960s. stadium and Dad stopped Kingsbury at the college track for completion and the Rewarded for his efforts and pointed to it with pride. museum. Those were the good exciting hire of our new in promoting the study of We will remember Fouts old days for an 11-year-old. coach, it’s time we stepped French, Dr. Gionet was Field with fondness, but I believe the picture forward with support. awarded the Ordre des celebrate with the students of showed not only the Gross Let’s fill those seats now, Palmes Académiques on three today and tomorrow for the House, but also the Ad and create our own scene. occasions by France. future of UNT. Building, the President’s Let’s make our new home a He enjoyed mentoring House, the Science Building tough place for visiting teams incoming professors at UNT, Mary Fouts Luebcke and the museum. to endure. Mean Green and he was a lifelong mentor Lone Tree, Colo. Later, from 1950 to 1953, success on the field will follow. of prospective French I lived at the Methodist I just secured my own teachers. After his retirement, House on Avenue B. I am season tickets with a small he continued to encourage

4 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Music beginnings Rumors were floating on the wind sometime during 1947 or so that something exciting was happening in the Department of Music. I later learned it was the result of Dean Wilfred C. Bain coming to the school. He evaluated the Texas music scene and decided the quickest route to growth was to get a music organization on the road. So he hired Frank McKinley and encouraged him to develop an A Cappella Choir as quickly as possible and to take it on tour. The rest is history, of course; but in addition to the choir, he needed a faculty ready to train and hold the students who were to be attracted to the school. I knew George Morey (“Legacy Families,” winter 2010), and there were numerous other teachers here by 1949, including Robert Ottman (’56 Ph.D.), Frank Mainous, Jean Mainous, Gene Hall (’41, ’44 M.A.), ’Fessor Graham, Maurice McAdow, Helen Hewitt, Lloyd Hibberd, Robert J. Rogers, Willard Elliot (’45). These were the foundation stones of the College of Music we have today. Frank McKinley directs the A Cappella Choir in 1955-56. “Mr. T. Jervis Underwood (’55, ’70 Ph.D.) Mac,” who led the choir for more than 30 years, was among many Oak Point outstanding music teachers who joined North Texas in the 1940s. educators and prospective course, and he highly encour- their rental to pay for her edu- teachers to travel to France to aged me to apply for a teaching cation. We admired her grit enrich themselves through fellowship in French. Later, and determination, at her cultural exposure. after I received my master’s in young age. I wanted to take He was a marvelous French, he was instrumental in lessons, so I set out walking to If you would like to comment educator and representative of my gaining a teaching job in a the stables (nobody had cars on a story, share your North Texas UNT. local high school. then). I encountered a barbed memories or photos, submit news In addition to his knowl- wire fence 8 feet high and or obituaries, or otherwise get in Donna Beth Lee Shaw (’61) edge of 18th and 20th century ended up caught on top and touch with us, we would love to Houston French literature, I will remem- had to be “rescued.” hear from you. ber Dr. Hardin as a very Next trip, I walked around Editor’s note: Read Shaw’s refined gentleman always. the fence, but I did go. Thanks E-mail: [email protected] full obituary for Gionet at to Sweet, I enjoyed horseback Online: northtexan.unt.edu northtexan.unt.edu/obituaries. Ollie Adamson (’77 M.A.) while at North Texas. (follow the “Contact Us” link) Garland Phone: 940-565-2108 Dr. Hardin Jackye Anderson Bruner Fax: 940-369-8763 I was very saddened to read Sweet Estes Plummer (’41) Mail: The North Texan; of the passing of Dr. Robert Sweet Estes (“Dear North Wichita Falls University of North Texas; Hardin (winter 2010). Te x a n ,” winter 2010) brought Division of University Relations, I first encountered him her horses to North Texas in Communications and Marketing; while taking a summer French 1941-42. She intended to use 1155 Union Circle #311070; Denton, Texas 76203-5017

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expanding With the help of its collaborative research clusters, UNT is making strides toward becoming a research major research university. In 2008, the university launched the first phase of the research cluster initiative with the goals of advancing research, strengthening the state’s economy and From improved crop protection, cancer treatments developing technology vital to addressing today’s most pressing and energy sources to novel interactions between art needs. With two years’ momentum behind them, these clusters and science, UNT researchers are changing the world. have attracted top faculty and students and continued ground- breaking research. UNT expanded its commitment to the initiative in the fall by investing in four new research teams and five areas of strategic development.

6 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Vladimir Shulaev and Ron Mittler are now working with the Signaling Mechanisms in Plants cluster to develop a better understanding of cellular communication in plants. Mittler and Shulaev were among the international team of researchers featured in the February issue of Nature Genetics for unraveling the DNA sequence for strawberries. This development is expected to help plant breeders create crops that yield tastier, hardier varieties of the berry and other crops in its family. The Renewable Bioproducts cluster made its first senior hire earlier this year. Joining the faculty in January was Stevens Brumbley, senior research fellow and project leader of the Sugarcane Metabolic Engineering Group at the University Michael Clements Michael of Queensland’s Australian Institute of Bioengineering. Vladimir Shulaev and Ron Mittler, Signaling Mechanisms in Brumbley’s research focuses on engineering plants, specifically Plants cluster faculty, left, are internationally renowned in the field sugarcane, to produce a range of industrial bioplastics and of plant science. iARTA faculty member David Stout with guest bioplastic precursors, which will provide alternatives artist Cory Metcalf, above, debut NoiseFold, an interactive media ensemble, in UNT’s Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater. to petrochemical-based plastics.

Research clusters Advancements UNT’s research clusters are part of a long-term plan to The shared expertise and resources of the cluster model have bolster high-impact research and address complex scientific, allowed established UNT researchers to advance their unique technological, environmental and societal problems through research interests. Pudur Jagadeeswaran, professor of biology multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The original and a key member of the Developmental Physiology and seven clusters are Bio/Nano-Photonics, Developmental Genetics cluster, has made important strides in the area of Physiology and Genetics, the Initiative for Advanced Research prostate cancer detection. He presented research to the in Technology and the Arts (iARTA), Materials Modeling, American Association for Cancer Research that suggested Renewable Bioproducts, Signaling Mechanisms in Plants, and zebrafish may one day replace mice as the preferred model to Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems and Biocultural Conservation. study prostate cancer. The four additional clusters announced in December will Researchers participating in iARTA also have made focus on Computational Chemical Biology, Knowledge considerable progress. The group’s advisory board members Discovery from Digital Information, Multi-scale Surface Science participated in the ART-TEC speaker series that included and Engineering, and Renewable Energy and Conservation. conversations among leading interdisciplinary artists, curators UNT also is supporting five additional areas deemed strategic and scholars. David Stout, a noted interactive video-audio for their seminal contributions and potential to expand — performer and iARTA’s first senior hire, earned recognition STEM Research and Education, Forensic and Investigative at the VIDA 13.0 International Arts and Artificial Life Science and Technology, Advanced Bio-Sensor Technology, Competition in Spain. And the cluster has formed Moebius, Computational Life Sciences and Complex Bio-Environmental a journal exploring the theory and practice of new media, along Systems, and Logistics. with an editorial board. David Schwartz, associate professor of music theory, will serve as editor-in-chief and work with Premier researchers 17 international board members, including five UNT The multidisciplinary research environment supported by the faculty members. cluster initiative already has attracted premier researchers and top students to UNT. Two internationally renowned plant science researchers joined the faculty last spring, bringing Learn more about UNT’s research decades of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to one and how it is changing the world at of the university’s most prominent areas of research. www.unt.edu/untresearch.

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Pass it on: Great things are happening at UNT. Learn about them here and share our successes with your family and friends. • UNT to go. A new mobile site that keeps UNT at your fingertips has just been launched. You can stay connected with a social media directory, UNT news, event information, interactive campus maps, a people search and features to keep you up to date on all Mean Green sports. Also, alumni can update contact information, subscribe to publications and connect with other UNT grads through social media channels. Simply use your mobile device to browse to m.unt.edu and you’ll have UNT To Go. • Tiny insect, big honors. Ken Stewart, Professor Emeritus of biological sciences, was included on Outdoor Life magazine’s list of 25 people who have had a significant impact on hunting and fishing. His research on stoneflies, a critical forage insect for fish, makes him one of the world’s leading authorities on the water insect that is of special interest to trout fishermen. Texas has 30 species of stoneflies, including one that’s named for Stewart. • Center stage. The North Texas Dancers performed on the main stage with the Black Eyed Peas in the Super Bowl XLV Halftime show. As part of the elite dance group, they wore silver LED-illuminated costumes with cubes atop their heads. February’s mega-production had a record-breaking audience of an estimated 111 million viewers worldwide. Vernon Bryan t

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Wildlife on campus among humans and animals. Vicente Fox, Robert F. Kennedy and universities for promoting Jeff Corwin, wildlife biologist, An expert on wildlife, ecology Jr. and Suze Orman. healthy management of their author and host of Animal and conservation, Corwin has campus forests and engaging Planet’s Corwin’s Quest, spoke appeared on the NBC Today Tree Campus USA the community in environ- on campus in February as part Show, Good Morning America, The Arbor Day Founda- mental stewardship. UNT of UNT’s Distinguished CBS Morning Show, Tonight tion has honored UNT as a met the required five core Lecture Series. Show with Jay Leno and the 2010 Tree Campus USA standards of tree care and Corwin’s presentation Oprah Winfrey Show. University for its dedication to community engagement featured several exotic animals, The Distinguished Lecture campus forestry management including a campus tree including amphibians and Series brings world-class and environmental steward- advisory committee, a tree- reptiles, with audience members speakers to UNT several times ship, for the third year in a row. care plan, dedicated expendi- joining him onstage to interact throughout the year. Previous Tree Campus USA, a tures on the plan, involvement with the critters. He discussed speakers include former program of the Arbor Day in an Arbor Day observance, his insights into culture, animal President George W. Bush, Foundation, is a national and a service-learning project behaviors and interactions former Mexican President program that honors colleges engaging the student body.

8 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Soledad O’Brien, host of the In America documentary unit on CNN, speaks in the University Union in February at UNT’s 11th Equity and Diversity Conference. Michael Clements

As the nation’s 33rd largest public university, UNT continues to be the Equity and Diversity student leaders, social justice Private investigator certificate largest, most compre- Conference and veterans’ transition to UNT is simplifying the hensive university in Soledad O’Brien, host of civilian student life. process required to become a the North Texas region the In America documentary O’Brien, who joined CNN private investigator with the and an important unit on CNN, and Hill in 2003, is a former host of its launch of the state’s first driver for the country’s Harper, who portrays coroner morning newscast American training program that will sixth largest economy. Sheldon Hawkes on CBS’ CSI: Morning and has been a qualify participants for the NY, were among the keynote correspondent for CNN: Texas private investigator speakers at UNT’s 11th Special Investigations Unit and licensing exam. The program, Equity and Diversity Confer- the anchor of a CNN special, launched in March, is admin- ence in February. Black in America. istrated by the Professional The Celebrating the Big Harper is the author of the Development Institute at I.D.E.A.: Inclusion, Diversity, motivational books Letters to a UNT and is offered in Dallas, Equity and Access conference Young Sister and Letters to a Houston, Austin and San was aimed at students, Young Brother, based on his life. Antonio. Participants are educators and professionals Other keynote speakers trained in theory, practice and who are committed to equity included activist Tim Wise, business of private investiga- and diversity in the workforce author of Between Barack and a tions and will earn a certificate and in higher education. Hard Place: Challenging Racism, in professional private Topics included mentoring, and Evelyn Hu DeHart, who investigations upon comple- equal pay, black masculinity, has published three books on tion. For more information, communication skills for the Yaqui Indians. visit legal.pdi.org.

fulbright award Christopher Heiden, associate director of academic services in the College of Engineering, was one of twenty scholars nationwide to receive a grant to participate in the 2010 Fulbright Seminar for U.S. Administrators in International Education in Germany. The program is designed to help

international education professionals and senior higher education offi- Angela Nelson cials from the U.S. better serve and encourage international students and prospective study-abroad students.

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nity to interact with experi- four-year aviation logistics savings and improved produc- enced high school teachers and program at a public Texas tion efficiency. Improving the explore the teaching profes- university. The program, with strength of plastics allows sion. Since it launched in about 100 students enrolled, is manufacturers to create 2008, UNT’s program — run one of only two in the nation products traditionally made of collaboratively by the College focusing on the role of aviation metal from lighter-weight of Education and the College in modern industrialized trans- polymer materials and leads to Programs’ first graduates of Arts and Sciences — has portation and logistics systems. improved gas mileage and The first five graduates of exceeded expectations for easier maintenance in aircraft UNT’s Teach North Texas enrollment growth. About 200 Plastic research and automobiles. program received their degrees students are enrolled and are Researchers led by Witold The team’s research was in December, only two years pursuing degrees in math and Brostow, director of UNT’s published on the Society of after the program began. Teach science along with teaching Laboratory for Advanced Plastics Engineers website at North Texas is helping to certificates. Polymers and Optimized 4spepro.org/index. Next, the increase the number of Also in December, UNT’s Materials, have discovered a researchers will explore other qualified mathematics and first aviation logistics degree way to reinforce plastics at ways to produce similar science secondary teachers by was awarded to Laura Rusnok. lower processing tempera- results, with plans to patent giving students the opportu- UNT launched the first tures, resulting in energy the findings.

Gearing up for Mean Green

football season 2011

Come take a look at the new Mean Green as new head football coach Dan McCarney hosts the annual Green and White Spring Game beginning at 1 p.m. April 16 at Denton ISD’s C.H. Collins Stadium, 1500 Long Road. The spring game, played in a full scrimmage format, is the finale of the 2011 spring practice season, which began March 23. The game provides an opportunity for fans, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university to preview the 2011 Mean Green football team. Admission to

ick Yeatts ick the event is free. R “As a coaching staff, we are excited about spring football because it is our first opportunity to coach this team on the field,” McCarney says. “We are going to make spring practice fun for our fans as well, opening it up to see everything we do from the first practice through the spring game to get them excited about what they can expect from the Mean Green this fall.” The first home game is Sept. 10, when the Mean Green will host the University of Houston. Reserve your season tickets now. With a new innovative online tool, you can view sight lines in 3-D from every section inside the stadium to assist you in choosing your seats. Deposits for tickets to the 2011 fall football season are being accepted through the athletic ticket office. Ticketing options start at $100, with reserved sideline seating at $150 per ticket. For more information, contact the athletic ticket office at 800-UNT-2366.

To take a virtual 3-D tour of the stadium and reserve your seats, go to meangreensports.com.

10 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 undergraduates present research Adrian Cadar, senior biology major, and Udayan Vaidya, a student in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, were among more than 140 undergraduate students who presented 80 research projects at the Texas Undergraduate Research Day in Austin in February. The event showcased the research experiences of undergraduate students for Texas legislators and the public, highlighting how research conducted by undergraduate students positively impacts Texas. Cadar’s research of the cardiovascular system could lead to improved treatment for premature babies at risk of developing a heart defect that causes abnormal blood flow. Vaidya’s computational model to predict outbreaks of Dengue fever could be used by public health services to forecast outbreaks as well as assess prevention strategies.

Cape Horn research field Chile year-round so they can ships with local authorities and station opens have a direct experience in community members and to GLOBAL UNT, in partnership with crossing language barriers and make the research socially the Universidad de Magallanes, working with students from relevant.” CONNECTION the Chilean Institute of other countries, scientists and The program’s unique >> Ecology and Biodiversity, and the local society,” says Christo- integration of ecological several U.S. and Chilean pher Anderson, assistant sciences with the humanities nonprofit organizations, research professor of biology builds upon UNT’s strong opened the world’s first field and coordinator of the tradition as the world’s station dedicated to environ- Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems and premier program in environ- mental philosophy, science and Biocultural Conservation mental philosophy. policy at the southern tip of Program and research cluster. Chile in the village of Puerto “Our mission is not just to Williams in January. do research but to develop The new Cape Horn Field long-term working relation- Station — equipped with a kitchen, library, classrooms, computer area and laboratory for processing and storing research samples and other field equipment — supports an international network for interdisciplinary environmen- tal research opportunities for faculty, students and affiliated research scholars. The station

will help to place UNT’s work Adam Wilson at the forefront of research, education and conservation of biocultural diversity. Visitors to the Omora Park in Chile for the inauguration of the “The goal is to have Cape Horn Field Station in January included participants in students doing research in UNT’s Travel Learn program, as well as university administrators.

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for 2011-12. Wall is a student established to increase the Ingram (’10 M.Ed.), who in the Honors College, a number of political science received a master’s in counsel- Ronald E. McNair Post-bacca- scholars and professors who ing, will travel to New Zealand laureate Achievement Program are ethnic minorities, are to earn a certificate in counsel- scholar and president of the applying to doctoral degree ing at the Wellington Institute UNT chapter of Mortar programs and plan to teach of Technolo g y. Board National Honor and conduct research. Juan Oliveros Facio (’09), Society. After graduating in who received a bachelor’s Political science fellow May, he plans to enter graduate Rotary Scholars degree in communication Christopher Wall, senior school to become a university Two recent graduates won design, will pursue a master’s political science and economics professor and continue 2011-12 Rotary Ambassado- degree in cultural management major, was named a Minority research on weak states and rial Scholarships to study from Universidad Iberoameri- Fellow by the American democratization. The Minority abroad for a year and engage in cana-Puebla in Mexico. Political Science Association Fellowship Program was global public service. T. Lane

...... Ask an Expert

How can you be money smart through tax season?

ax time doesn’t have to be stressful. Prepare Paul F. Goebel, senior director of campus life • Don’t procrastinate. Waiting until the last Tand founding and managing director of UNT’s moment will add an unnecessary burden award-winning Student Money Management Center, of stress and frustration to the process. advises that the key to low-anxiety tax returns is starting • Get organized. Unnecessary delays may early, being organized and getting help if needed. occur if you have to request forms, Goebel works to help students develop and strengthen receipts and other their money management skills. In addition to reminding documents you need to us that this year tax returns are due April 18 — a file your return. three-day extension to allow for April 15 being a legal holiday in the District of Columbia — he offers the Put your refund to work following tips to help you prepare your return this tax • Use a tax refund for a pre-determined season. financial goal or a priority you have already identified. Understand • Pay off debt or increase an emergency • The tax odec is ever-changing, so be sure to research fund for quick access to cash reserves what changes have been made and how they may during challenging economic times. affect your tax return. • Invest the funds by depositing them • Seek out professional counsel, advice and assistance to into a savings account, a 401(k) or receive the benefit of professionals’ knowledge of all Roth IRA to make your money work possible deductions and credits. harder for you. Gary Payne

— Leslie Wimmer

12 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Behavioral research UNT researchers are helping to improve treatments for behavioral and emotional c omputATional disorders. Lyndal Bullock, linguistics Regents Professor of educa- competition tional psychology, received a For the third year, the grant from the U.S. Depart- ment of Education to support Department of Computer graduate students aspiring to Science and Engineer- work with adolescents with ing hosted the North emotional and behavioral Malaysian and Indonesian UNT alumni gathered in Amer­ican Computational November for a reunion in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala difficulties. Amy Murrell, Lumpur. Linguistics Olympiad, assistant professor of clinical in which North Texas psychology, and Adriel Boals, UNT Alumni Association high school students assistant professor of experi- used a set of rules and mental psychology, were UNT’s alumni network reaches around the world. In their analytical skills awarded a grant from the November, a group of about 100 Malaysian and Indone- to decipher unfamiliar Hogg Foundation for Mental sian alumni — some who had not seen each other in 20 languages and translate Health to study post-traumatic years — had a reunion in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala them into English. The stress disorder and use of Lumpur, Malaysia. Not even flood problems in neighbor- competition serves as acceptance and commitment ing states that closed some roads and airports could keep an introduction to com- therapy. some alumni from attending. In addition to sharing memories, the group auctioned off and gave UNT memo- putational linguistics Intel and Siemens rabilia as door prizes. and computer science semifinalists “The reunion was a resounding success,” says Suzana for many high school UNT’s Texas Academy of Meor Abdul Aziz (’86, ’88 M.A.). “Close to 100 alums and students and is just one Mathematics and Science their families turned up. We were standing room only.” of the ways UNT part- students swept early rounds of The group is planning to return to Denton in 2012 to ners with area schools two premier science competi- mark the 30-year anniversary of the enrollment of 46 to encourage an inter- tions. Five students were Malaysian students at the university in fall 1982. est in higher learning, named regional finalists for “I am excited to see an increasing number of our particularly in science, their research in computer international alumni reconnecting with UNT from technology, engineering science, chemistry and Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and around the world,” says and math. As a leader biological sciences and another Derrick P. Morgan, executive director of the UNT Alumni in computational lin- 11 were named semifinalists in Association. “UNT International has been instrumental in guistics research, UNT the Siemens Competition in driving these reconnections, and we look forward to is uniquely equipped to Math, Science and Technology, expanding our partnership with them to continue building winning more awards than our far-reaching global alumni network.” introduce students to students from all other For information on how the alumni association can help the field. participating Texas schools. you plan your alumni event, call 940-565-2834 or visit Seven students were www.untalumni.com. semifinalists in the 2011 Intel To join the association or learn more, visit Science Talent Search. TAMS www.untalumni.com, e-mail had more semifinalists than [email protected] or call 940-565-2834. any other school in Texas.

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14 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Dana Case ( ’ Dana World of

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Victoria Bleakley’s (’07) interest in fashion began out of necessity. She lost her ATM card while living in Germany after high school and needed warm clothes in the November cold. Bleakley rummaged through bins of free thrift-store rejects and found outdated “mom jeans” and long- sleeved shirts. She ripped them apart and stitched them into chic garb. “I was hand-sewing with needle and thread, and I didn’t even know how to do anything,” she says. “But then, I thought this might be something I could get into.” She chose to study fashion design at UNT, saying “UNT was everything I wanted.” Building on Bleakley’s humble sewing roots, UNT gave her the skills she needed for a high-powered career in the nation’s fashion capital. Now, she works as a pattern maker for prominent New York-based designer Nicole Miller.

Fashion success Housed in the College of Visual Arts and Design, the fashion design program gives students a solid artistic foundation. Faculty members have years of industry experience, preparing students to make everything from couture creations to mass market designs. Graduates of the famously difficult program gain expertise to land positions with big names in the fashion world Graduates of UNT’s or open their own businesses. David Dang (’01) worked with major retailers before moving on to start a famously difficult new company. Finley Moll (’85) built a business known nationwide for the iconic Finley Shirt, seen in the pages of Redbook and O Magazine. fashion design Others who studied in UNT’s fashion design program include Shirin Askari (’08), a Project Runway contestant who launched her own line; Michael program pursue Faircloth (’83), designer of the red presidential inauguration gown worn by former first lady Laura Bush; Khanh Nguyen (’08), who started her own high-powered elegant, edgy fashion label; and Nicolas Villalba (’96), who opened an atelier to make custom creations in 2002 and was appointed Stanley Korshak careers. in-house designer in 2004.

Spring 2011 | northtexan.unt.edu | The North Texan 15 The program offers rigorous training, demanding classes and a senior-year runway show judged by pros. Students are granted access to UNT’s prestigious Texas Fashion Collection, studying works of great masters — Balenciaga, de la Renta, Givenchy and more.

Pieces of the puzzle At UNT, Bleakley learned how to sew, choose fabrics, and drape and fit gar- ments. She got hooked on the New York fashion scene during a trip with faculty members. Straight out of college, she earned a three-week Nicole Miller internship that led to her full-time position. “Being a pattern maker is like being a garment engineer,” she says. “We are creating the pieces of the puzzle that will fit together to create the final garment.” Bleakley has helped create several tops that have debuted during New York Fashion Week — the semi-annual exhibition of the hottest up-and-coming fashion trends. During one Fashion Week show, Miller herself wore a button-down shirt that Bleakley engineered. “It was great to see my work out there on this national stage,” Bleakley says. Knowing the solid work ethic of UNT graduates, Nicole Miller has recruited several UNT interns, Bleakley says. Those include Dana Case (’10), who after an internship earned a full-time spot as a production and pattern maker assistant working next to Bleakley.

Strong foundations Dang (’01) says his UNT professors pushed his creativity while keeping him grounded in reality. (“Have you heard of Finley Moll gravity?” longtime fashion design faculty member Marian O’Rourke-Kaplan is Jonathan Reynolds

16 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 known to ask students when she sees build upon it,” Dang says. white shirts for women. some of their designs on paper.) “I took that foundation with me to “We took a hard look at what we After college, Dang worked as a work, and I am applying all of that now.” were doing, and the shirts were by far designer for Dillard’s and a technical outselling everything,” Moll says. “At the designer at Kellwood, making clothing A unique aesthetic time, no one was doing a shirt with our lines for premier brands. At UNT, Moll found freedom to aesthetic and our attitude.” He later nabbed a position as designer, make fashions that stretched her The company eventually added then senior designer and later account creativity — including one memorable colored shirts and original prints manager at sweater manufacturer KBL, but perhaps too experimental dress made designed by Moll. Today, she is proud the working with such major retailers as L.L. of metal. The model — still her friend business stayed privately owned with Bean, Kohl’s and Target. today — loves to remind her that the loyal local employees while gaining In 2010, Dang moved to Shanghai to dress “cut her to pieces,” Moll says. national attention. She sees women of all become vice president of design and “Being at North Texas in the ’80s was ages wearing the Finley Shirt — from the product branding for Full Linkage Corp. really fun,” she says. “There was so much Los Angeles airport to the streets of New Dang is developing a business plan and happening with music and fashion and York . marketing strategy to launch a line of art, it was kind of a microcosm of the art “Probably an ‘aha’ moment for me was brand-name golf apparel and accessories community that a lot of people didn’t when I was in New York seven or eight in China. know about — kind of like Austin before years ago, and I was walking through In tackling this newest challenge, he Austin got discovered.” SoHo after market, and there was my still uses advice he received from Today, Moll runs Finley, a successful shirt in a window in a store,” she says. “I O’Rourke-Kaplan, now an associate Dallas-based company that sells to 500 was surprised. To experience it and not dean in the college. retailers, including Nordstrom. She and be looking for it — it was just wonderful. “She had a very strong technical business partner Heather McNeill began It made it very real to me.” background and showed me that as long the sportswear company in 1995 before as you have a strong foundation of honing in on the success of their tailored knowledge and think clearly, you can

TEXAS FASHION COLLECTION

Students in UNT’s fashion design program examine haute couture The collection began in 1938 when Stanley and Edward Marcus creations in the Texas Fashion Collection, considered one of the most preserved examples of top designers’ works in honor of their aunt, important historic fashion collections in the country. The collection Carrie Marcus Neiman, a co-founder of the Neiman Marcus store. lives in a 4,500-square-foot climate-controlled room on campus. The Carrie Marcus Neiman Foundation maintained the collection In 2006, UNT opened a 500-square-foot exhibition space, Fashion after her death in 1953, and the Dallas Fashion Group took over in the on Main, to display gems of the collection in Dallas. The College of 1960s. The collection came to campus in 1972. Under UNT’s care, it Visual Arts and Design plans to eventually expand the gallery, bring- has grown to more than 15,000 historic items. ing more items into public view. Learn more about the collection at tfc.unt.edu. A new support group, The Dress Circle at UNT, works to ensure the — Ellen Rossetti goal of caring for and preserving the collection. Providing funds for exhibitions and new acquisitions also is a goal of the group. Watch a video about the fashion design program at northtexan.unt.edu/online.

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Grammy JOSEPH BANOWETZ’S LATEST GRAMMY nomination came for his recording of Paul Kletzki’s Piano honors Concerto in D Minor, Op. 22, with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra. The music of the Jewish composer Kletzki was lost in Nazi Germany and uncovered through UNT’s Lost Renowned pianist and music professor Composers Project. Banowetz previously was nominated for a Joseph Banowetz was nominated for Best Grammy with Alton Chung Ming Chan (’82, ’94 Ph.D.) for Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra. Best Chamber Music Performance. In other UNT-related Grammy news, Michael Daugherty Watch a report on Banowetz from (’76) won for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for WFAA-TV’s Debbie Denmon (’91) “Deus ex Machina,” and Norah Jones and Christian rapper at northtexan.unt.edu/culture. Lecrae (’02) also were nominated.

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bluestockings and courtesans used follows Wright from his origins gentrification and unfair evictions Books architectural space and décor to as a sharecropper’s son in in Puerto Rican neighborhoods. shape and express identity. Mississippi to his life as an Its politically radical members Architectural space The book’s contributors address American expatriate in Paris were part of the original Rainbow Palaces in identity as it relates to gender, involved with Marxism, Coalition with the Black Panthers Saint-Cloud class and ethnicity and cover the existentialism and Pan-African- and the Young Patriots. The Young and Würzburg, role that spatial environments ism. She says her goal was “to Lords: A Reader ( Ne w York courtesans’ played at defining historical and examine Wright’s various University Press), edited by homes, and cultural moments. attempts to answer the driving Darrel Enck-Wanzer, assistant gentlemen’s question of his life, ‘How can I professor of communication galleries in post-Napoleonic Richard Wright live freely?’” The book was studies, provides a look inside the London are among the interiors In Richard published in 2010, the 50th movement. covered in Architectural Space in Wright: From anniversary of his death. The collection of essays, Eighteenth-Century Europe: Con- Black Boy to speeches, pamphlets and structing Identities and Interiors World Citizen The Young Lords photographs created by Young (Ashgate). (Ivan R. Dee), The Young Lords members, primarily in New Co-edited by Denise Amy Jennifer Jensen Lords, a York and on the East Coast, Baxter, associate professor and Wallach traces the life of the national includes the organization’s interim chair of the Depart- author best known for his novel political 13-point platform and rules of ment of Art Education and Art Native Son and notes the effect of movement of discipline. The book covers the History, and Meredith Martin his work on later African the late 1960s group’s activism in education, of Wellesley College, the book American writers. Wallach, and early 1970s, originated as a health care, police injustice and explores how bankers, bishops, assistant professor of history, Chicago street gang fighting gender equality.

In Foreign Fields

Five years after leaving North Texas with his journalism degree, Ray Moseley (’52) found himself at Central High School in Little Rock, covering the violent desegregation for the Arkansas Gazette. He thought at the time it might be the biggest story of his career. But it was just the beginning. In his book In Foreign Fields: A Veteran Correspondent’s Brushes with Wars, Revolution, Secret Police and Flea-Pit Hotels (Lulu), the UNT Distinguished Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize nominee recounts the adventures of nearly 50 years in journalism, many spent as an overseas correspondent for United Press Inter- national and the Chicago Tribune. Covering the world’s news from Rome, Cairo, Nairobi, Moscow, Berlin, Belgrade and London, Moseley was on the scene for the revolution in Iran, the Six-Day War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and more, dodging bullets and the KGB along the way. Robin Knight, formerly a foreign correspondent for U.S. News & World Report and book reviewer for Time, writes that “a reader is left amazed at the versatil- ity, stamina, resourcefulness and dogged legwork that kept Moseley chasing the news for so many years in so many awful places.” Knight calls foreign correspondents today “an endangered species,” and Moseley refers to the book as his “testament to a vanishing age.” “Had I come into journalism just a few years ago, and finished work a half cen- tury from now,” Moseley writes, “I would never have had experiences remotely similar to those recounted in this book.” Read Knight’s full review at northtexan.unt.edu/online.

20 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Noise “Edgy, “disturbing” and “riveting” are words reviewers are using to describe Darin Brad- ley’s debut novel Noise, published by Spectra, Upcoming a division of Random House. Events Bradley (’02, ’04 M.A., ’07 Ph.D.), administrative editor of the UNT English department’s Studies in the Novel, earned his doctorate in English literature and theory and has taught courses on writing and literature at East Tennessee State University, Furman The Wind Symphony conducted by Eugene Migliaro Corporon University and UNT. performs the wind version of Cindy McTee’s Double Play at 7:30 In Noise, after anarchists hijack the old analog airwaves to warn p.m. April 7 in the Murchison Performing Arts Center. The Detroit of the collapse of civilization, two young men use their scouting and Symphony Orchestra premiered the original piece by McTee, win- gaming skills to write their own survival guide and lead a band of ner of its Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Award and retiring Regents hackers and misfits into the post-Apocalyptic world. Their guide Professor. Visit music.unt.edu/calendar for concert information. begins: “[1] i) This Book assumes many things. ii) Among them, that you are still alive. …” Convergent Boundaries, an exhibition of original fashion designs Publishers Weekly calls Noise “an exceptionally polished debut” by Zigwai Remy Odukomaiya, opens April 8 at Fashion on Main, that falls “somewhere between The Lord of the Flies and The Zombie 1901 Main St. in Dallas. This body of work created by Remy is a Survival Guide.” requirement for the Master of Fine Arts in the College of Visual Learn more about the book at www.salvagecountry.net. Arts and Design. Exhibit hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through June 10. For more information, visit tfc.unt.edu.

evening-length live music score in The 51st annual Voertman Student Dance and Theatre performances with Ku & Dancers Art Competition features a juried at the Taipei National Theatre and selection of new works in all media Music for dance the Wei-Wu-Ying Center of the by students in design and studio Arts in Kaohsiung. arts. (Last year’s award-winning TheTaipei Times’ review notes oil on canvas by Michael Blair is that Queen “provided percussion, pictured.) The show runs April 12-30 piano, flute, guitar, vocals and at the UNT Art Gallery in the Art Building. An opening reception computerized sounds (dripping and award ceremony, with awards sponsored by Voertman’s, is at water, rain, crashing waves, the noon April 12. Check gallery.unt.edu for information. buzzing of night-time insects) The work of Claudia Howard — and at one point in the matinee The Multicultural Center presents Blake Mycoskie, founder and Queen, assistant professor of she played the piano with her left chief shoe giver of TOMS Shoes, at 4:30 p.m. April 13 at the music for dance, is making news in hand while strumming a guitar Main Auditorium in the Auditorium Building. Tickets — free for Taiwan. After teaching for the with her right. It was amazing to students, $5 for faculty and staff, $10 for the general public — are Taipei National University of the watch her. ” available at the Union Information Center, 940-565-3805. Arts — Taiwan’s premier arts Queen, who has been invited school — on her second Fulbright to return to Taiwan, says she is UNT dance faculty members and guest choreographers share grant to Taiwan in August, she using this interdisciplinary their artistry with the public at the Faculty Dance Concert, 8 p.m. was invited to collaborate with collaborative experience in her April 28-30 and 2:30 p.m. May 1 at the University Theatre. Visit artistic director Ming-Shen Ku teaching at UNT and hopes to danceandtheatre.unt.edu for more information. and her professional dance bring Ku & Dancers to campus company for the concert Decode for a residency. Visit calendar.unt.edu for more upcoming events. 2010. Queen improvised an

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Sample jazz panel discussion and opera work- Pink Floyd at UNT shop master class. In addition to UNT’s 40-foot domed coaching students, performing Sky Theater planetarium is and lecturing, Heggie continued taking audiences to the Dark work on a commission from Side of the Moon with a new UNT to compose a major work program of computer- for orchestra, chorus and soloist animated images set to the to further explore his interest in music of the 1973 album by If you’d like to know about Moby-Dick. Pink Floyd. The 45-minute the latest work from UNT jazz program features surround studies alumni, just head to Television and Film

Jonathan Reynolds Jonathan sound and a kaleidoscope of jazz.unt.edu/alumnitracks, where flowing colors and shapes through complex video imagery. The the jazz studies division is featur- Denton public access program’s creator, Aaron McEuen at Utah-based Starlight Produc- ing sample tracks from jazz alums’ Journalism students are gain- tions, says it’s “like having headphones for your eyeballs.” recent CDs. ing more experience in broad- Ron “Starman” DiIulio, UNT planetarium and astronomy Guitarist and alumnus Justin cast operations through a new laboratory director, hopes the program will encourage those with Cash (’07 M.M.), who suggested agreement between the Mayborn interests in computer animation, music, physics and other disciplines the project, got things started with School of Journalism and the city to create similar planetarium shows for UNT. He plans to screen tracks from his latest CD Beautiful of Denton. more Starlight Productions programs this year such as Pink Floyd’s World. Alumni from any era of The school began operating The Wall and Wish You Were Here. UNT jazz are invited to send in a the city’s public access television Dark Side of the Moon is presented at 9 p.m. Thursdays and 9:30 track from a recent project. Send channel, Denton Community p.m. Saturdays through the spring semester at the Sky Theater in the tracks to John Murphy (’84, ’86 Television, in January. Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building. Tickets, M.M.), professor and chair of jazz Nann Goplerud, principal available 30 minutes before each show, are $7 for general admission studies, at [email protected]. lecturer and interim chair of and $6 for UNT students, faculty and staff with UNT ID. Only cash the Department of News, is the and checks are accepted. To view the trailer, visit skytheater.unt.edu. Spring residency station manager. Students from the news and strategic com- Music convention in January in San munications departments will Antonio. be producing a local newscast, National opera honor Two Czech specialists worked Jonathan Reynolds public service announcements with students during prepara- and other programming for the tion for the opera, coaching the station, which operates from a principal roles on how to speak renovated studio in the General the language and helping students Composer Jake Heggie, Academic Building. Mike Woodruff perfect their Czech singing skills. renowned for his nationally The channel (Charter Cable The Bartered Bride was produced acclaimed opera Moby-Dick, Channel 25 and Verizon FIOS in collaboration with the Czech returned to campus in February Channel 39 in Denton County) The first opera to be presented Educational Foundation of Texas for a series of concerts, lectures also continues to provide a voice in Czech at UNT earned third Frank J. and Hermine Hurta Kos- and other events. to Denton residents. place from the National Opera tohryz Residency in Czech Music Serving as the artist-in- Association’s Opera Production and Culture. residence for UNT’s Institute New president Competition. Director Paula Previously, UNT has won for the Advancement of the Arts, Sam Sauls (’77, ’80 M.A., Homer accepted the award for the awards from the National Opera he visited for the first part of his ’93 Ph.D.), associate professor UNT performance of Smetana’s Association for two productions: residency in the fall. of radio, television and film, was Prodaná nevesta (The Bartered Argento’s Postcard from Morocco The February events included elected the 2011-12 president Bride) at the association’s national and Britten’s Albert Herring. concerts featuring his works, a of the Broadcast Education

22 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Association, the professional crescent-shaped pieces and gluing metalsmith, was one of four organization for faculty mem- Visual Arts them to a fifth quilt. The resulting artists chosen to participate in bers, industry professionals and three-dimensional quilt stands the 2010 Artist-in-Residence graduate students interested in International award out three inches from the wall. program at Denali National Park teaching and researching elec- Adams also won the Olfa and Preserve in Alaska. Butt, tronic media and multimedia Okada Young Designer Award at whose enamel and silver vessels enterprises. the American Quilters Society are inspired by a love of nature Sauls is the association’s vice Show in 2008. Her work will be and poetry, stayed in a historic president for academic relations shown at Quilt National 2011, a cabin and documented locations and has served on its board of juried international art quilt in the park through photographs, directors since 2006. exhibition, May 28 through Sept. sketches and a journal of poetry He joined UNT in 1984 as a Studio arts graduate student 5 at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in and impressions. lecturer and as station manager Naomi S. Adams earned Athens, Ohio. He made a presentation for of campus radio station KNTU- worldwide recognition for her visitors during the residency in FM. He is now the associate unusual designs as the winner of Artist in residence August and has donated a piece chair and director of graduate the Future of Quilting Award at of artwork to the park’s art studies in the Department of the 2010 International Quilt collection inspired by his time Radio, Television and Film. Festival in Houston. The award there. There are plans to exhibit He has 15 years of experience was part of the judged show of the his National Park Series pieces, in commercial and noncommer- Inter­­national Quilt Association. including several inspired by cial radio. Adams created her quilt, Denali, at UNT on the Square in Diamonds, by dyeing the batting the fall. View photos from his used to make four quilts, cutting Regents Professor Harlan residency at northtexan.unt.edu/ Butt, an internationally known culture.

Design Research Center UNT’s new Design Research Center in downtown Dallas is the first of its kind in the region. Opened in January, it serves as an “urban laboratory” where graduate students and faculty use design to solve contemporary problems. The renovated 3,000-square- foot space, which includes a conference room, student work stations and classrooms, is a former police substation at 1908 Elm St., adjacent to the UNT System Building. Interdisciplinary teams of faculty and students at the center will work with community nonprofits, government agencies and corporations to address social, environmental, economic and public policy concerns. Researchers already are working with public television station KERA to create a “Kids and Family” portal and website; collaborating with the nonprofit Downtown Dallas Inc. on ideas for improving the quality of life and economy in the West End and other Dallas districts; and helping employees of the World Factory corporation with innovations for developing new products. Directed by Keith Owens, associate professor of communication design, the center will support graduate students pursuing degrees in innovation studies along with faculty Jonathan Reynolds Jonathan members from five UNT schools and colleges: business, public affairs and community Keith Owens directs the new Design Research Center service, merchandising and hospitality management, and arts and sciences, as well as in downtown Dallas, where graduate students visual arts and design. Researchers are expected to present preliminary results of some and faculty collaborate with nonprofits, government of their studies at a grand opening this spring. agencies and businesses, using design to address social, For more information, visit art.unt.edu/designresearchcenter or contact the center at environmental, economic and public policy concerns. [email protected] or 214-752-5556.

Spring 2011 | northtexan.unt.edu | The North Texan 23 LOVE STORIES by Randena Hulstrand

C ollege years filled with inspiration set the course for self discovery — and sometimes for falling in love. Throughout its history, UNT has provided a lively backdrop for Cupid’s arrows, igniting love interests and growing relationships from first glimpses in classrooms and first dates in the University Union to marriage proposals under McConnell Tower. Love stories intertwined with memories of UNT span the years and occur in multiple generations for some alumni families. From a romantic rendezvous at the fish pond in the early years to a hand-in-hand walk on the Spirit March today, love at UNT is timeless.

If you, too, met the love of your life at UNT, we want to hear from you. Tell us what year you met, your favorite places on campus to spend time together, and when you knew you had found true love. Share your stories and photos and read more UNT love stories online at northtexan.unt.edu/lovestories.

24 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 legacy love affairs

When she first spotted William “Bill” Foxworth King (’51) during freshman English class in 1947, Eugenia McKinney (’52) didn’t know she would repeat history. “He had the cutest turned-up nose, just like the movie star Lon McCallister,” she says. “I knew I wanted to go out with him.” After failed attempts to get Bill to notice her by dropping her books after class, she asked him to a Marquis and Terrill Hall dance, which led to two more dates that week. Bill was a pre-med student teaching physiology in the then newly built chemistry building. She took his class, washed lab bottles for him and helped him grade papers. “We’ve been dating ever since,” Bill says. They weren’t the only couple in their family who had love blossom on campus. Forty years prior, Eugenia’s aunt, Lila Gertrude McDonough (1907) met Jesse Harrison Legett (1905), her biology teacher, while she was earning her teaching certificate, and fell in love. After teaching at a rural school in Canon, Lila returned to marry Jesse. An avid gardener who taught agriculture and biology courses for more than 40 years, he retired from the faculty in 1946. They lived where West Hall now stands with their five children, including three who attended North Texas and married fellow classmates. Eugenia and Bill’s courtship included hanging out at Perryman’s Drug Store across campus, going to movies at the Campus Theatre, ’Fessor Graham’s Saturday Night Stage Shows, dancing to the Aces of Collegeland on the slab between Marquis and Terrill halls and riding in Bill’s 1927 Model-T. They restored the car, “Betsy,” and cherish it with reminiscent rides back to campus and at UNT Homecoming parades. After graduation, Bill attended Northwestern Medical School in Chicago to study radiology while Eugenia worked at Terrell Laboratories in Fort Worth. They married in Denton in 1954, his third summer in by Randena Hulstrand medical school. Following family tradition, two of their three children attended the university, son William David King (’81) and daughter Ann Catherine King Durick (’85), who met her husband, Dennis Durick (’85), as a student. And now, Eugenia and Bill’s grandson, Will King, a sophomore composition student, lives in Bruce Hall, just as his dad, aunt and uncle did. “We’re four generations strong,” Eugenia says.

See Eugenia McKinney (’52) and William “Bill” Foxworth King (’51) tell the story of how they met and fell in love on their first date to a Marquis and Terrill Hall dance at northtexan.unt.edu/lovestories. enduring love

You never know what life is going to throw at you, says Max Raymond (’76). He and Priscilla Langston (’77) accidentally met in the foyer of the Administration Building in 1975. “Priscilla was a Green Jacket and worked in the public information office in the Administration Building, and I was a tour guide showing prospective students and parents around the campus,” Max says. The day they met, Priscilla was working at the information desk in the lobby, filling in for the regular staffer who was on vacation. “There sat this beautiful woman with dancing green eyes and gorgeous auburn hair flowing down to her waist,” he says. “I walked into a life-changing experience.” Both biology majors, Priscilla and Max began dating and discovered other similar interests, including a love for baseball and a desire to be Peace Corps volunteers. But their relationship hit some rocky times. “I was dating other guys and needed to tie up loose ends,” she says. Max says he thought it was over between them. “I graduated and was resigned to never seeing Priscilla again when I received a letter from her congratulating me,” he says. “We began corresponding by mail nearly a year after we first met, and we learned that we needed each other.” After Max proposed on the LBJ library lawn in Austin before a North Texas-UT football game, they wed in December 1976 at The Little Chapel in the Woods in Denton. Shortly thereafter, they enlisted as Peace Corps volunteers in Tonga where they taught for two years. Thirty-four years of marriage, four children and two grandchildren later, the Raymonds are both high school teachers and say more Peace Corps work might be in their future. “We are still very much in love,” Max says.

26 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 fate intervened

Introduced by her Zeta Tau Alpha sorority sisters and his Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers in 1953, juniors Beverly Ann Tidmore (’55) and Thomas Leeth (’55) began walking together from their 10 a.m. class to the Student Union Building three times a week for coffee. But their first date didn’t come until just before Christmas break. “There came a tremendous snow fall and a snowball fight ensued between a number of sororities and fraternities in front of the old Administration Building on Hickory Street,” Tom says. “We battled it out and afterward I invited Beverly to a party at my fraternity brother’s home.” In the spring, their relationship began to “heat up,” particularly on Thursday afternoons, when they frequented Blondy’s in Saginaw and listened to what became their song, “Once I Had a Secret Love,” he says. In Lambda Chi Alpha tradition, Tom pledged his love for Beverly by presenting her with his fraternity pin and a dozen red Talisman roses on the steps of her dorm, Chilton Hall, while his fraternity brothers serenaded them. “I still have that pin,” she says. “I knew he was for me and I was for him.” Tom says by that summer, he was “totally smitten” and gave Beverly an engagement ring. They planned to marry following their 1955 graduations, but plans changed. “We were a few minutes late one night, smooching in the parking lot in front of my dorm, and we didn’t see the lights blink to come in,” Beverly says. “And Imogene Bentley Dickey, dean of women, ‘campused’ me for the rest of the semester, just two months short of our graduation.” With Beverly not allowed to attend his spring fraternity formal and Tom unable to persuade the dean to let her, he and Beverly eloped two days later, April Fool’s Day. Their nearly 56-year marriage — producing two daughters, four grandsons and one great-grandson — is a testament to lasting love. “Fate intervened,” Tom says. “No joke.”

Hear Beverly Ann Tidmore (’55) and Thomas Leeth (’55) tell the story of their April Fool’s Day elopement on a video at northtexan.unt.edu/lovestories. Spring 2011 | northtexan.unt.edu | The North Texan 27 postwar romance

Through some of Edna Jo “Bo” Allen Chapman’s (’47) most challenging times, UNT has given her hope. She worked at the Campus Chat for 35 cents an hour to help pay for her expenses at Terrill Hall and pledged Kappa Theta Pi. But the reality of World War II dictated she move home to work at the Southern Aircraft Corp. plant in Garland for a year. “I came back to North Texas in the fall of ’45 and it was a good thing,” she says. “The fellows were returning from the war.” By spring of 1946, one special soldier returned. Pat Chapman (’47) had enlisted in the Air Force and left the university in 1943, serving in the Pacific Theatre on Tinian Island. “Pat, who was a very handsome young man and president of the Betas, came by the Theta house where I was living and invited me to the ‘Corner’ at Hickory and Avenue A for a Coke,” Bo says. “We began our courtship. “So many activities were all around us. We went dancing in Dallas at Maurice’s Flight 21, and on campus we had many Beta and Theta dances, Saturday nights with ’Fessor Graham and the Aces of Collegeland, football and basketball games, and movies. And yes, some studying.” Pat and Bo married in May 1948 at The Little Chapel in the Woods in Denton and built a life together in Dallas, until Pat’s death in 1976. It was during a Homecoming reunion in the early ’90s that Bo reconnected with six of her Theta sisters. The group still convenes several times a year. “These are friendships of more than 68 years and a continuation of the life I started at North Texas with Pat — a life that gave us two sons, two daugh- ters-in-law and five grandchildren,” Bo says. “He would be very proud.”

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Nancy Acker (’50) says she first saw Luther “Bugs” Fambro (’50) in 1946 when they were business administration students studying in the library. Weeks later, they were introduced to each other by a friend at Eagle Drug, across from campus. “Many nights we sat in the great hall of my dorm, Terrill Hall, talking. We have the same birthday, Feb. 4,” Nancy says. “And I loved his blonde hair and good looks.” Bugs lettered four years in football and also ran track. He was an all-Gulf Coast Conference end in football in 1949 and went on to set school and conference track and field records. In 1998, he was named to the UNT Athletic Hall of Fame. By their sophomore year, Nancy and Bugs began talking of marriage and decided not to wait until after graduation. In August 1948, they wed and moved into the caretaker’s garage apartment on the golf course. “‘Pop’ Noah, the track coach, was not pleased. He didn’t want one of his athletes to marry while he was participating in track,” she says, “but he soon mellowed.” Living on the golf course, they played golf whenever they could and created many memories. “Bugs gave me a cocker spaniel puppy, and every morning when we went to class, there was a pile of golf balls that he had retrieved at our door.” The college sweethearts received many honors. Bugs, a member of Talons, was voted Eagles Outstanding Athlete in 1949. Nancy, who pledged Kappa Theta Pi, was chosen Homecoming Queen by the football team in 1948 and 1949. With more than 62 years of marriage, four children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, the Fambros say they will always be loyal to UNT, where they got their start. “We proudly fly a bright green UNT flag to greet everyone who enters the Fambro Bear Creek Ranch south of Strawn.” eagle proposal

Pamela Pineset (’03) had a crush on Vernon Bryant (’00) since they were teenagers, growing up and attending church together in Austin. But they didn’t start dating until her freshman and his junior year at UNT. Vernon, a photojournalism major, worked at the North Texas Daily, while Pamela, a public relations major, worked at Voertman’s bookstore. Together, they were members of the National Association of Black Journalists student organization. “I always knew he was a good guy and came from a great family,” she says. “He was dedicated to school and serious about his career, and I thought I better hang on to him.” When Pamela was a senior, Vernon, already working for The Dallas Morning News, hatched an elaborate plan to propose to her. After asking Pamela’s parents for her hand, he organized a trivia game that included a succession of questions paired with letters he photographed, spelling out “Will you marry me?” His final question, “What icon ties the two of us together?” led her to the Eagle statue in front of the University Union, where he kneeled, proposed and presented her with a ring. “I was so nervous,” he says, “but in being friends before we dated, we really knew each other, and I thought, ‘What am I waiting for?’” They married in Jamaica in July 2003 and live in Frisco with their twin 3-year-old girls, Carmen and Sanaya. “Pamela makes me a better person because where I falter, she helps me do better,” Vernon says. “And she laughs at the same things I do.”

See how UNT played a part in Vernon Bryant’s (’00) elaborate marriage proposal to Pamela Pineset (’03) through a video at northtexan.unt.edu/lovestories. sparks fly

On the first Wednesday of the spring semester in 2006, Ryan Tuomey (’08) sat behind NaShae Menefee (’08) in their geography lab in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building. They had never met before but recognized one another — they were Facebook friends. “Ryan had spotted me at a new members’ mixer for our sorority and fraternity, Alpha Delta Pi and Lambda Chi Alpha, during the fall semester,” NaShae says, adding that he learned her name from a mutual Facebook friend and sent her a friend request on the social networking website. “After class that first day, I received a Facebook message from Ryan saying ‘hello.’ We began talking, agreed to be lab partners and exchanged phone numbers,” she says. During their first date at Hailey’s in Denton, they clicked. “I knew right away she was for me,” Ryan says. NaShae says that even though they are both shy, they talked for hours. A year later, Ryan proposed at a picnic during the Fourth of July fireworks show at UNT near Fouts Field, not far from where they first met. They married after gradua- tion in 2008. Ryan teaches in Mansfield at a high school career center, while NaShae teaches ninth grade world geography at North Crowley. “It’s fun to explain that I met my husband in a geography class,” she says. UNT has become a part of the Tuomeys’ anniversary celebrations. They continue to attend the fireworks shows and are avid Mean Green fans. Ryan says he can’t wait to bring their children to football games and tailgating one day. “I am so happy I decided to attend UNT,” NaShae says. “If not, I may have missed finding my soul mate.” just so awesome, so inspiring, and I am still completely awestruck.” In the film, Matheny’s character, the darts playing lounge singer Ray, is secretly Marian in love with jazz drummer Kelly and by Ellen Rossetti mysteriously receives a box of darts. Any person hit by a mystery dart becomes romantically attached to him for six hours. Brock nabbed the part by posting her resume on a website for actors. Her Brock jazz-drumming roommate taught her to play drums in the basement. arian Brock (’05) knew she had stumbled Brock’s fascination with theatre began upon something special when filmingGod early — with her first role as a tightrope of Love. walker in a kindergarten play. By third On the first day of shooting, the actress grade, she made her debut as a playwright walked onto a set with balloons on the when her Austin private school produced M ceiling and a treasure chest full of wine. her play about two mice scared of a cat Every detail of the romantic scene seemed — with Brock playing the cat. picture-perfect. At UNT, she learned from theatre But she’s still trying to wrap her head professors Marjorie Hayes, Lorenzo around the news that the 18-minute film Garcia, Barbara Cox and Andy Harris. about a love struck, lounge-singing darts They insisted she learn the technical champion won an Oscar for Best Live aspects of theatre. That knowledge helped Action Short. Brock played the female when she had to prepare her own cos- lead, Kelly, in God of Love, which already tumes and makeup in non-paying roles to Marian Brock has come had won critical acclaim and snagged a gain exposure in New York. student Oscar for best narrative film. She has found balance doing what she a long way from her first “Everyone was always willing to go that loves and earning money, she says. She acts extra step,” Brock says of the cast and crew in theatrical productions and films and role as a tightrope walker for the film, which was created as a earns extra money as a children’s party graduate thesis by New York University entertainer. in a kindergarten play. student Luke Matheny. “I am so proud of She also is a member of the National everyone involved.” Comedy Theatre, performs in the arts The hard-working actress Now, New York-based Brock — who education organization Story Pirates, does worked seven non-acting jobs last summer voice-over work at Studio Center and is the female lead in the — is scheduling interviews with agents performs in Renaissance festivals across and getting audition invitations, including the country as a member of the Washing Oscar-winning short film one from a respected theatrical company. Well Wenches. The Academy Award winners were “To have balance and a life where I do God of Love. announced in Los Angeles Feb. 27. what I love and get paid for it is the best “This is truly the greatest blessing I thing I can ever imagine,” she says. “And I have ever had in my career,” says Brock, think that’s true of everybody.” who earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre. “I worked very hard, and I am very proud of that, and to have it come to fruition is

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Marian Fountain, The Lion in Winter, Elf, theatre and television. Getting all My ultimate goal: Singing in the Rain, Amelie and kinds of different artists together To make my income entirely from Brock (’05) The Cutting Edge to create something greater acting work. And to make a very Q New York than ourselves is inspiring and, comfortable income through What I love about acting: frankly, a lot of fun. acting work. Oh, OK, and to win and I love living someone else’s life. an Oscar for Best Actress. Yeah. Degree in: I’m a pretty boring person. I like Favorite UNT memories: That’s my wildest dream come Theatre playing Scrabble and watch- Hanging out with friends, true. ing movies. So playing people rehearsing shows, Fry Street Fair, Favorite movie: A from every walk of life can be a writing papers in the Willis lab at Visit northtexan.unt.edu Too many to count. Random fascinating challenge. I also love 4 a.m., drinking coffee outside to read more of Brock’s favorites in no order: The the collaborative aspect of film, the RTVF building answers.

Spring 2011 | northtexan.unt.edu | The North Texan 33 FOUNDER’S Circle Mike Woodruff Mike President V. Lane Rawlins speaks with members of UNT’s Founder’s Circle, an elite group of donors whose lifetime giving contributions to the university range from $250,000 to beyond $1 million.

The gift of opportunity

New Founder’s Circle When Ernie Kuehne (’66) came to the university on a track recognizes donors whose scholarship, he knew it was taking him away from his family’s contributions have a cotton farm in the hardscrabble town of Otto, where he grew up. profound impact But he didn’t know then just how different his world would become. Kuehne graduated with a political science degree, earned his law degree and became a success in the oil and banking industry. Now the managing partner of Kuehne and Shilling LLC law firm, he is at the top of the ladder. But he has never forgotten the athletics program or the university that helped him take that first step. He returned the favor by donating $1 million to UNT’s athletics program to support student-athletes and athletic facilities, including the new football stadium at Mean Green Village that will open this fall. And he’s hoping that his gift will help other UNT students blaze their own trail to success.

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“North Texas and the athletic “Gifts like these are validation of the •the mcconnell society The McConnell Society recognizes those with program gave a young man an opportu- progress we have made and the achieve- contributions of $1 million or more. nity to grow and create a path for his ments that are possible,” Villarreal says. Horace and Euline Brock future. The impact it had on my life and “Ernie’s gift is making it possible for Ruth and Don A. Buchholz Kristin Farmer-Totah later successes is immeasurable and I am athletics to compete on a national basis Alan and Shirley Goldfield humbled and honored that I can give and I hope others will follow his lead, Ernest Kuehne The Frank W. & Sue Mayborn Foundation back to help others do the same,” says whether to athletics or one of the many James McIngvale Kuehne, whose three children became other outstanding areas of our university.” Gayle and Ken Murphy Ken and Ann Newman well-known golfers. “I challenge every President V. Lane Rawlins says the Robert A. Nickell G. Brint and Amanda Ryan North Texas alum and fan to step up and contributions of Founder’s Circle John and Lindy Rydman help move this university forward.” members signal to others that UNT is a C. Dan and Le’Nore Smith Ed and Nikki Smith Kuehne’s gift landed him in the place of excellence, worthy of the highest Mrs. Virginia Street university’s newly created Founder’s of investments. Charn Uswachoke Paul Voertman and Richard Ardoin Circle, which recognizes those whose “These gifts enable us to do what we Dr. Leroy and Wanda S. Whitaker generous contributions of $250,000 or do best: provide the best possible Margot and Bill Winspear more are game-changers for UNT and education to our students,” he says. “And •the matthews society its students. with more gifts like these, we’ll become a The Matthews Society recognizes those with contributions between $500,000 and $999,999. The Founder’s Circle consists of three university offering the best undergradu- Mr. and Mrs. Byron Baird recognition societies — the McConnell ate education in Texas as well as a Mrs. Nancy Dedman Ms. Nancy Hamon Society, the Matthews Society and the first-rate research university.” Dr. Francis Kostohryz Kendall Society. Each is named for a Being part of the Founder’s Circle also Dr. Peggy Ladenberger and Mr. Charles Ladenberger former president who left a deep and encourages members to stay connected to Mr. and Mrs. Don Lovelace lasting impact on UNT, just as the the university through annual exclusive Dr. Charles Onstead Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson supporters have who are part of the events such as the President’s Council Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pinkerton CDR and Mrs. Nicholas D. Ricco Sr. USN (Ret.) Founder’s Circle. Reception and the biennial Founder’s Dr. and Mrs. Robert Toulouse Kuehne’s gift earned him a spot in the Circle dinner. •the kendall society McConnell Society, the most elite of the At these events, supporters often have The Kendall Society recognizes those with recognition societies. And it places him the opportunity to meet UNT students contributions between $250,000 and $499,999. in great company, with fellow supporters and hear firsthand about the impact they Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bancroft Mercedes and Sid Bass whose gifts have supported landmark are making on their lives. Charlie Bond programs, buildings and initiatives. “Our donors direct their gifts to areas Janet and Frank Bracken Elinore and Benjamin Brown “Anyone who supports UNT and our that are meaningful to them, and our Dan Cathy Mack and Linda Christian students is changing lives by giving the Founder’s Circle members are no Col. Guy Cloud gift of opportunity, regardless of the exception. We work with them to provide Anne Fields Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gomez amount of the gift or where the money is the most impactful gift to the university, Tony and Toppy Goolsby directed,” says Lisa Baronio, vice presi- while providing a very gratifying gift Bob and Fran Kimmel Frank A. Kubica dent for advancement and director of experience to them personally,” Baronio Elaine Mathes development of the UNT Foundation. says. “This gifting opportunity is very George and Nesha Morey Dr. Charldean Newell “But we created the Founder’s Circle to meaningful to the donors as well as to Mr. Charles Nobles recognize those whose contributions help the recipients of their generosity.” Sara Sue and Don Potts Phyllis and Bobby Ray opportunity knock much louder and Marc A. Smugar Dr. Frank C. Spencer much longer for our students.” John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation UNT Athletic Director Rick Villar- Dr. Fran Vick real says Kuehne’s gift will help the Mean Ross W. Vick Jr.

Green continue aiming for the top. To learn more, contact Kim Wendt, director of donor relations, at 940-565-3689 or [email protected].

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| Upcoming Alumni Gatherings p / 38

| Photo Essay p / 41

| In the News p / 43 EAGLES’ | Friends We’ll Miss p / 44 Nest Gary Payne Gary

Advocate Carol west (’71) felt her calling in life was to help people, and she has been doing just that for nearly three decades as a minister, a teacher, a suicide prevention for diversity counselor and the first AIDS chaplain funded by a grant from

the state of Texas. She says UNT offered her camaraderie at a Carol West (’71), ordained minister and counselor, time when there was less sensitivity to diversity. Now, as pastor earned a humanitarian award for helping of Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth, she heads to bring a community together. one of the most recognized churches in the area serving the gay,

lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. She received Learn more about West and the work the 2010 Kuchling Humanitarian Award for her work. she is doing at . northtexan.unt.edu/online “North Texas showed me that everybody wasn’t alike,” she says. “You learned to work with people.”

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CONNECTING WITH Friends

Keep up with the latest developments in the UNT nary and his Doctor of Minis- He is the author of two Christian family and tell your peers what you’ve been try from Austin Presbyterian books. As a student, he was presi- up to since leaving the nest. Send your news to Theological Seminary. He and his dent of the University Players and wife, Susan, enjoy being near their the Sigma Gamma Cast of Alpha The North Texan (see contact information on children and grandchildren. Psi Omega. page 5). Members of the UNT Alumni Association are designated with a . Charlie D. Nichols (M.A., ’69 1966 Ed.D.), Mansfield Read more, share comments and connect with friends at :: worked for Diane northtexan.unt.edu. 35 years in education as a high school teacher, coach, superin- Shank, tendent and professor. He retired Shawnee, from Texas Wesleyan University Okla. :: in 1995, having served as profes- retired from sor of education, chair of second- Oklahoma Baptist University in ary education and director of 2010 as a technical services international summer programs librarian, after joining the OBU in Mexico and Costa Rica. He still faculty as a librarian in 1969. She actively manages private invest- is a member of the Oklahoma ment company Southwest Invest- Library Association and the ments Ltd. and enjoys creative Southern Baptist Librarians writing and watching his small Association. Before joining OBU, stable of race horses run. He and she worked as a children’s Sheva Roquemore Wilkins (’96) represented UNT at a his wife, Arline, have been married librarian at the Dallas Public College Fair in South Korea. She teaches at a Depart- for 50 years. Library. ment of Defense school at Yongsan Army Base in Seoul. 1965 1968

1964 He gives much of the credit to his Robert B. Mike composition study with Samuel Foard (’71 McCurley, M.L. Dan- Adler. M.S.), Fort Dallas :: iels (Ed.D.), Worth :: founder Austin :: Walter L. Ellis (’66 M.A.), taught speech and partner retired after Pearland :: retired after 33 and drama for 25 years and was a of family law firm McCurley teaching music years as an Episcopal priest, director at the Abilene Commu- Orsinger McCurley Nelson & at Abilene Christian Univer- serving churches in Glade­water, nity Theatre and the Hill Country Downing LLP, was named one of sity for 34 years. In Austin, he Longview, League City and Hous- Arts Foundation Point Theatre. the country’s Top 100 Attorneys continues to write music and play ton. He previously worked in the He earned certification in English in Worth magazine. He also was golf. He has more than 100 music Lunar Receiving Labora­tory at as a second language and taught named to the 2010 Texas Super publications and is the composer- the Johnson Space Center in the English for 12 years in Saudi Lawyers list and was singled out in-residence of the Williamson Apollo and Skylab programs. He Arabia, also earning doctoral as one of the state’s best family County Symphony Orchestra. earned his Master of Divinity certification in voice and diction. lawyers in Texas Lawyer’s Go-To from Virginia Theological Semi- Guide.

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Association 75th Anniversary 1970 Gala in October. He serves on 1975 1976 the UNT Alumni Association Paul Hammons, Hooks :: board among many other boards Larry C. Sparky Koerner (M.M.Ed.), received a patent on his invention, and has supported charitable Stevens, Texas City :: is in his 27th year the Flush Meister, that saves 1 to causes for 35 years. Proceeds (M.S., ’83 at College of the Mainland, 3 gallons of water every time a from the gala benefited the loan Ph.D.), where he is chair of fine arts and flapper-controlled toilet is flushed. programs of the association, Flagstaff, director of instrumental studies. His interest in water-saving which assists Dallas Jewish Ariz. :: is a professor of psychol- He coordinates TMEA High devices began in 1980, when a community members in ogy at Northern Arizona School All State Jazz Ensemble state commission was formed to financial need. Uni­ver­sity where he has taught auditions and is president of the look for ways to meet the future and conducted research for 25 Texas Jazz Educators Associa- water needs of Texans. Jim years. He received a three-year tion. He says his time at UNT Hansford National Science Foundation prepared him “to carry out the 1972 (M.M.Ed., grant last year to study the social important message of music ’82 Ph.D.), psychophysiology of compassion. education and especially jazz edu- G.W. Adams, Hurst :: Shawnee, He is the coordinator for NAU’s cation” over the years. program manager for the forensic Okla. :: Burton Patterson Research Experiences for services unit of the Center for Professor of Music and director Undergraduates program. Danny Ward (’77 M.A.), Human Identification at the of bands, retired in July from Oakton, Va. :: did the photog- UNT Health Science Center, Oklahoma Baptist University raphy and image layout for a spoke in Columbus, Ohio, in after 20 years of service. He has book of consolidated poetry and August at the Ride for Their Lives been the conductor of the event. The bicycle ride across the Oklahoma Baptist All-State U.S., hosted by the Surviving Symphonic Band, the OBU Upcoming Alumni Gatherings Parents Coalition, raised funds to Symphonic Band and the UNT alumni are gathering to network and celebrate – and you can advocate for laws and educational OBU-Shawnee Community join them. Here’s a sampling of events coming up: initiatives to protect children from Orchestra. He stays active as a UNT Career Fairs and Workshops: Career fairs abduction and abuse. guest conductor, clinician and offered by the UNT Career Center are free to alumni adjudicator in schools and job seekers. The College of Education Career Fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 in the UNT Coliseum. Aaron Bonds, Corpus Christi :: churches across the Southwest. Offered in the Alumni Job Search Webinar Series, football, basketball and track and noon to 1 p.m. via interactive webinar, are: “Resume Basics” on field coach at Agua Dulce ISD, 1973 April 20, “Networking to Enhance Your Job Search” on April 27, “LinkedIN and the Job Search” on May 4 and “Navigating a received a Texas Heroes Award Career Transition” on May 11. Contact [email protected]. from the NAACP in November, Michael Maddox, Duncan- Alu mni Awards Dinner: A long-standing university tradition, the recognizing his outstanding work ville :: was appointed platinum UNT Alumni Awards Dinner is an annual event that recognizes in the community as a tutor and marketing underwriter in the the outstanding achievement, service and support of UNT’s alumni and friends. This year’s event begins at 7 p.m. April 15 in mentor. He also was profiled this Dallas Core Service Center of the Gateway Center Ballroom. For more information, contact spring in S T V, the magazine of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co. Rob McKinney at [email protected] or 940-565-3162 or the Fellowship of Christian He joined Amerisure in 1990 Karen Selby at [email protected] or 940-656-3480.

Athletes. and has been recognized twice Official Ring Presentation Ceremony: Part of UNT tradition, the as a finalist for the Market- official class ring and presentation ceremony reminds students of their college success. The spring ceremony begins at 6:30 Mike Friedman, Dallas :: ing Underwriter of the Year in p.m. April 21 in the Gateway Center Ballroom. senior vice president for CB Amerisure’s Champions Through For more information or to join the UNT Alumni Association, call Richard Ellis, was honored at the Excellence program. 940-565-2834 or go to www.untalumni.com. 2010 Dallas Hebrew Free Loan

38 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 photography images. The Plane of ordinary bus rides into extraor- Life collection was published by dinary blessings” and encourages Blurb press and featured in a fall readers to look for him in their 2010 show at the Atrium Gallery everyday living. in McLean, Va. Stephen M. Wolfinbarger 1980 (M.M., ’89 D.M.A.), Kalama- zoo, Mich. :: professor of music Lendell M. Hawley, Austin :: at Western Michigan University, accepted a position as laboratory received WMU’s 2010-11 Distin- manager with Invista S.a.r.l. in La guished Teaching Award. He has Porte. Invista produces polymers taught trombone at the university and fibers, primarily for nylon, for more than 30 years. In 2009, spandex and polyester applications. he received an International Trombone Association Award Solar Punch Cynthia Roepke-Breeding, honoring his career as a teacher (M.Ed.), Corpus Christi :: is and mentor. leading a Camelot Tour across When particle accelerator physicist Alan Bigelow England and Scotland this sum- 1984 (’91, ’93 M.S., ’00 Ph.D.) is not smashing atoms, he’s playing guitar with mer, visiting sites associated with his eco-rock band Solar Punch to promote solar energy and ecological the legend of King Arthur. She Mark McDaniel (’87 M.P.A.), responsibility. Bigelow, an associate research scientist at Columbia Uni- has written numerous books, Tyler :: city manager of Tyler, was versity, taught UNT’s popular “Science and Technology of Musical Sound” including Camelot’s Destiny, Fate named the Texas Administrator course as a teaching fellow. of Camelot and Prelude to Camelot. of the Year by the Texas City “I learned tools of the trade from extraordinary physics professors,” he Management Association. He says, “and gigged in local clubs with outstanding UNT musicians.” 1982 became Tyler’s city manager in Solar Punch’s first studio album of environmental rock released in 2009 2009, after serving as city featured all-original songs with tailored messages about solar science and Cynthia I. Gonzales (’90 manager designate for 10 months environmental activism. The title, Surya, translates as “sun” in Hindi. M.M.), San Marcos :: is a ten- and deputy city manager for four And the sun isn’t only a theme but a method. The band’s equipment is ured associate professor of music years. He also has worked for the powered by an off-grid solar power station assembled from portable solar theory at Texas State University, cities of Corpus Christi, Wood- panels, a charge controller, batteries and a power converter. Bigelow can where she is coordinator of theory way, Lake Jackson and Denton. charge the station in transit to gigs with a solar panel mounted atop his and aural skills. She is celebrating Subaru. At each performance, he puts his teaching skills to work, showing her 15th season with Austin- Bill Robin- audiences how the gear works and expounding on sustainability. based Conspirare, the Grammy- son, Raleigh, In early 2009, the band traveled by solar-electric cars across India on a nominated professional choral N.C. :: earned 40-day tour to spotlight climate solutions. ensemble. In May, she married a doctorate in “We negotiated for electrical power at gas stations, hotels and dhabas Guillermo “Bill” Guajardo Jr. and physics from (road-side eateries),” says Bigelow (kneeling above), who fondly says she “had no idea marriage North Carolina State University remembers repairing a solar lantern “using a multi-meter, spoon and would be so fun.” in May, then joined the physics razor” and discussing solar-induced water-purification techniques faculty there. He continues through an interpreter at a town-hall meeting. Linda Messick Montez, San composing and giving concerts With another trip to India in February, a second album due out this year Antonio :: wrote a book titled Me locally, especially at Duke. and plans for a tour of France and the Caribbean, Bigelow hopes to inspire and the Lord on the Bus (Xlibris). Friends can contact him at others to join the cause. In the collection of 30 vignettes, billrobinsonmusic.com. “Music is indeed an international language,” he says. she shares “how God turned her Visit www.solarpunch.org to learn more about the music and gear. — Elizabeth Smith

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Tammy Theis, Dallas :: is Ken Watters plays trumpet and dedicated to jazz flutist Herbie the work of a Keller therapeutic owner and creative director of flugelhorn as a special guest. Jim Mann. riding facility. Wallflower Management, a new wanted his former journalism modeling agency. She has been in professors to know “Cellarfull” is 1988 Cynthia Sisto Wenz, the Dallas fashion community spelled with a double ‘l’ because Houston :: is executive direc- since graduation, when she was the cover was designed by a Amy Pippin Mire, Wolfforth:: tor of The Source for Women hired by The Dallas Morning News Canadian artist. is the assistant university archivist of Houston. She was captain of Fashion! Dallas section. She for Texas Tech University after UNT’s varsity cheerleading team reported on the 9/11 tragedy Jeffrey working 21 years as a full-time and returned to coach the 1995 from New York City, where she Longoria, “domestic engineer.” Her husband, squad to its first-ever national had been reporting on fashion. As Alpharetta, Charles Mire (’88 M.S.), is the championship. a student, she was vice president Ga. :: joined founder and owner of Ultra-Nav of the university’s fashion club, SecureWorks, Aviation Inc., providing software 1995 Fashion Inc. She is a proud Mean an information security services to the international business Green supporter and has spoken provider, as vice president of aviation market. They have three Matt Eiser- at various functions at UNT. North America channel sales and children: David, 21; Katy, 18; and loh, Euless :: business development. He leads Clemmie, 15. was named 1985 the channel sales team, partner- chief market- ing with technology firms that 1991 ing officer for Jim Cavender, Huntsville, Ala. :: resell SecureWorks’ information Parker College of Chiropractic released To A Planet, the third security services to targeted Lori in northwest Dallas. Among the CD of original jazz by his group, industries. Emerson organizations he supports are the Rolling Jazz Revue. It was released Conrad, Fort Worth chapter of Habitat on Startlingly Fresh Records, a 1987 Dallas :: for Humanity, the Hurst-Euless- label owned by Jim and his wife, won a Lone Bedford ISD Bedford Heights Terri Smith Cavender (’85, ’92 Mitchell A. Kaplan, Provi- Star Emmy award as co-producer Parent-Teacher Association, M.A.). Startlingly Fresh also dence, R.I. :: who studied jazz at of the half-hour television special Martin United Methodist Church released A Cellarfull of Noise, an the university from 1984 to 1987, Rocky Top Therapy: Horses, and the Dallas chapter of the alt-country collaboration between published the book Jazz Flute: An Healing and Hope. The program American Marketing Association. Jim and fellow guitarist-singer- In-Depth Study Into Contemporary aired on CBS 11 and TXA 21 songwriter Skip Heller. Alumnus Jazz Flute Performance (Mel Bay), in December 2009, highlighting Betsy Troup, Dallas :: joined a new real estate company, Nathan Grace Realtors. Friends can contact her at btroup@ nathan-grace.com. Reserve your place in UNT history 1996 Leave your mark on UNT by purchasing a brick paver engraved with your name that will be placed in the Chad Andrus, Aurora, Colo. :: exterior patio of the new UNT Alumni Pavilion, under accepted a position as sports talk construction at the northeast entrance of the new show host on KXDP 87.7 The multipurpose football stadium. Options start at $100 for a small Ticket in Denver, hosting from paver, which is 4 by 8 inches and holds two lines of text with 16 9 a.m. to noon Monday through characters and spaces per line. Friday. He called play-by-play for Turner Sports at the NBA Sum- For more information, contact the UNT Alumni Association at mer League games in Las Vegas 940-565-2834 or visit www.untalumni.com. in 2010.

40 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 PHOTO Essay Mike Woddruff

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1 Several Emerald Eagle Scholars and President V. Lane Rawlins attended this year’s Emerald Ball, which attracted more than 300 guests and raised more than $90,000 for the Emerald Eagle Scholars program. The program helps academically talented students with high financial need attend college.

2 Provost Warren Burggren speaks with Johnnie (’71) and Delva King (’72), who is a member of the UNT Foundation Board. The scholars program joined forces with the Children’s Defense Fund – Texas Beat the Odds scholarship program to promote higher education opportunities for deserving young people. 2

3 UNT’s Jazz Repertory Ensemble kept ball-goers dancing. Mike Woodruff Mike Mike Woodruff

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Mountain region. He previously LLC as the controller. The Justice at Oxford University in Paul McDonnold (M.S.), Dal- was president of Dallas-based computer services company caters July, where he was a discussant las :: published The Economics of Stratford Realty Capital and to small- and medium-sized and presented a paper. He is on Ego Surplus: A Novel of Eco- served as vice president with First businesses in the Dallas-Fort the sociology faculty at McNeese nomic Terrorism (Starving Analyst Horizon and SouthTrust banks. Worth area . State University. Press), described as “part action novel, part literary novel, part David 1999 2002 guidebook to economics.” He is a Dollar freelance nonfiction writer who (M.S., ’03 Ashley Akers, Fort Worth :: Damali Johnson Crain (’02), has taught economics courses at Ph.D.), Fort showed her art work for the Houston :: was married to Sam UNT, the University of Delaware Worth :: first time at the Bayou City Art Crain IV in 2004 and they now and North Lake College in Irving. received the Chancellor’s Award Festival Downtown in Houston have two children, Avery, 3, and for Exemplary Teaching for the in October. She was selected from Sam V, 1. Damali says the couple 1998 Tarrant County College more than 1,000 applicants. Her was in a photo in the North Texas South­east Campus, the highest current jewelry collection, the Daily about a month into their Jason Cooper, teaching honor given to TCC Pebble Series, was inspired by her relationship. “Thinking about our Denver, Colo. :: faculty. He has served as a work at a garden center. time in Denton brings back so leads a new chemistry associate professor at many memories,” she says. Denver office TCC for 11 years and has 25 2000 of Stratford years of experience in education. 2003 Land, a land investment manage- Stan Weeber (Ph.D.), Lake ment company, as director of Jennifer Kriston Gilligan, Charles, La. :: attended the Toyah Nikole Hickman investments for the Rocky Frisco :: joined IntegraSys IT Oxford Roundtable on Social Bowman, Alvarado :: and

Down the Corridor Chemistry Centennial In 1910, Wallace Newton Masters established UNT’s chemistry department, a program he developed and served as director for 30 years. A century later, his granddaughter, Catherine Dawson, was among those on campus to greet nearly 200 alumni and friends of the department for the Chemistry Centennial Celebration in October. Activities throughout the day included a student poster session, a continuous history presentation and a seminar by Frank Carey (’70, ’72 M.S.) of Wharton College, all sponsored by professional chemistry frater- nity Alpha Chi Sigma. At a celebration at Fremaux’s Metropolitan, 100 birthday candles were extinguished by chairs of the department through the years: Leroy Theriot, James Marshall, Ruthanne Thomas, Michael Richmond and William Acree. In addition to Dawson’s greeting, attendees enjoyed a history presentation by Marshall, followed by personal reminiscences from alumni. Leroy Whitaker (’50, ’52 M.S.) ended the evening with a challenge to create a special Chemistry Centennial Fellowship, an endowed fellowship for chemistry students. Among the attendees were Elaine Truitt (’42), widow of Professor Emeritus Price Truitt (’41, ’42 M.S.), and alumni Bill (’68) and Dee Carrico, son and daughter-in-law of the late “Kit” Carrico (’27), who served as chemistry chair for 26 years following Masters. Also present was UNT’s first recipient of a doctoral degree in chemistry, Linda Creagh (’62, ’64 M.S., ’67 Ph.D.), the Truitts’ daughter. Chemistry faculty member Diana Mason, left, presents a brick from To share your memories and read more about the department’s history and the Masters Hall to Catherine Dawson, celebration, including how to order a DVD of the event, visit northtexan.unt.edu. granddaughter of W.N. Masters.

42 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Brandon Bowman celebrated the birth of their twin boys, Liam 2005 Edward Bowman and Landry ...... IN THE // News Rivers Bowman, in August. The Van Nguyen and Ngoc Nguy- ➺ The CBS Evening News profiled artistJohn Bramblitt twins joined their proud en (’09), Denton :: opened NV (’07), who began painting after he lost his sight, in its 5-year-old sister Kendal. Toyah’s Cupcakes, a gourmet cupcake American Spirit series March 1. “The future is so open, sister Misti Skye Hickman shop, in Corinth in October. The and there’s so many things I want to do,” he tells cor- and parents, Rick Hickman and sisters have been exhibitors in the respondent Don Teague. “It’s brilliant, it’s just the most Mary Loera Hickman (’78), Dallas Bridal Show, were featured brilliant colors and I can’t wait to see it take form, to see are proud aunt and grandparents. on Good Morning Texas and have it take shape.” sponsored several charity runs. Emily Callahan (M.J.), ➺ Music educator Carla Moreno (’97, ’01 M.M.Ed.), Memphis, Tenn. :: was named Jordan Smith, Denton :: mar- with her “unshakable passion for world music,” was chief marketing officer for ried Justin Harmon in July. Jordan featured in The Huffington Post Feb. 14. She won a ALSAC, the fundraising is a research compliance analyst in one-week trip to Jordan last fall through Queen Rania’s organization of St. Jude Children’s the Office of Research Integrity Twisit Jordan contest, a Twitter video contest to promote Research Hospital. She previously and Compliance at UNT. Justin is cross-cultural exchange. served as senior vice president of the marketing project coordinator global marketing and networks at at Northstar Bank of Texas. ➺ The work of longtime jazz educator Robert Morgan Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (’63, ’65 M.M.) in shaping musicians was recognized in 2007 The New York Times and in a Houston Chronicle edito- Calvin rial in January. Morgan, the retired director of the jazz Sexton, Kellie Greenleaf, Dallas :: program at Houston’s High School for the Performing Dallas :: was teaches first grade in the Garland and Visual Arts, was in New York attending concerts by selected for ISD. She was chosen as lead many of his former students in an event organized by inclusion on teacher for the first grade at pianist Jason Moran to celebrate Houston musicians. the Texas Commission on the Arts Carver Elementary School. The Times notes of the “sophisticated and totally joyous Touring Roster with his band concerts” that “because the common denominator was Inner City All-Stars. He is the 2008 not just a city or a school but also one specific teacher, bandleader and founding member you sensed respect. … This wasn’t just another gig.” of the group, which also was signed Khanh Nguyen, Dallas :: fash- UNT alums Billy Harper (’65) and Tex Allen also to National Performing Arts ion designer and founder of label performed. booking agency Betsy Dubois. Nhã Khanh, had work featured in Against the Grain’s Fashion ➺ A T-shirt company Debra Voth Sicking, Muenster :: for a Passion in 2009 and 2010, co-owned by business was named 2010 Teacher of the raising money for orphanages and graduate Drew Year for Muenster Elementary community outreach. She received Bowers (’99), right, School. She is a fifth-grade the 2010 Brilliantly You fashion was featured on reading and language arts teacher award from Women That Soar. msn.com after being and the district web master. She named America’s Best also works in technology support. 2010 Home-Based Busi- She and her husband, Jason, have ness in the “Wackiest” category of StartupNation’s 2010 four children. She says she is Grant Watters, Amarillo :: competition. The company, My God Designs, produces proud to follow the example set is the youth fitness director of the T-shirts combining unique messages and artwork featur- by the instrumental educators she Amarillo Town Club, part of a ing a fun-loving God. had throughout her college career. health club chain there. He was married in October.

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FRIENDS WE’LL MISS

dedication of the J.L. Kingsbury/ Sam Houston Bell (’49, ’58 Troy M. Thomason Library on M.Ed.), Tyler :: A U.S. Marine UNT’s alumni, faculty, staff and students are the campus in 1998. She is survived Corps veteran of World War II, university’s greatest legacy. When members of by her children, Jean Gallinger he attended North Texas on an the Eagle family pass, they are remembered and (’63), Richard Hart (’69) and athletic scholarship. During his their spirit lives on. Send information about deaths Margaret Helm (’70). senior year, he was elected captain to The North Texan (see contact information on of the basketball team and was page 5). 1940s the high scorer. He taught and coached at high schools in Read more, write memorials and connect Ross T. Collins (’48, ’51 Bellville, Overton, Big Spring and with friends at northtexan.unt.edu. M.S.), Kerrville :: He helped Tyler and was appointed assistant lead the golf team to Lone Star principal at Tyler’s Robert E. Lee 1930s Marianne Kingsbury Hart Conference championships in High School in 1969. From 1973 (’37), Harker Heights :: 1946 and 1947 and also earned to 1990, he was principal of Hub- Ina Mae Renfro Jacobs (’33), She taught for 25 years and letters in tennis and basketball. bard Middle School. McKinney :: She worked in was named teacher of the Year He was inducted into the Athlet- the University Book Room and in Pecos in 1964. She was a ics Hall of Fame in 1983. A for- Ned W. Smith (’49), Tyler earned her bachelor’s degree in member of Delta Kappa Gamma mer head golf pro, he was named :: He attended North Texas on elementary education. She was and the Association of Retired PGA Golf Professional of the the G.I. Bill after fighting with a member of the Mary Ardens Teachers. Her father, Joseph L. Year in 1971 and was inducted Patton’s Third Army in the Battle and the Elementary Council. Her Kingsbury, history professor into the Texas and Arkansas golf of the Bulge. He was awarded daughter says she often spoke of from 1925 to 1948, started the halls of fame and the PGA of the Purple Heart and the Bronze her fond memories of attending Historical Collection on campus America Hall of Fame. He also Star with valor as well as other dances and enjoying the Stage and her mother, Mabel Kings- was in two military halls of fame medals. As a student, he was a lab Band. Ina taught in Texas and bury, became curator after his for his work as a Navy pilot in assistant for J.K.G. Silvey and New Mexico, retiring in 1977. death. Marianne spoke at the World War II. as a taxidermist prepared study

University Community degree from the University of Texas David Fleming Dawson (’47, than 40 papers on analysis, contin- and a doctorate from the University ’48 M.S.), Den- ued fractions and infinite series in Hershel M. Anderson (’55), of Illinois. The author of multiple ton, mathemat- various mathematical journals in Rockport, Pro- articles and books, he co-wrote ics professor, the United States and abroad. He fessor Emeritus Introduction to Taxation, one of the 1959-1985, spoke at mathematics meetings all of accounting, most widely used textbooks in the died Feb. 7. He over the country. 1961-1988, died field for 25 years. He and his wife, earned a doctorate from the Univer- Dec. 26. After Elaine Austin Anderson (’54), spent sity of Texas and taught mathemat- Joseph Doster, Southlake, serving two tours in the U.S. Armed many of their retirement years in ics there, at George Washington professor Forces, he earned a bachelor’s Ruidoso, N.M. They worked with University and at the University of of psychol- degree from North Texas and was the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico, Missouri at Columbia before joining ogy since 1976, named the outstanding accounting building a school and establishing North Texas. He served in the U.S. died Dec. 12. graduate. He worked for two years an orchard. Navy from 1951 to 1953. He was a He was director on the audit staff at Arthur Ander- member of the American Mathemat- of the health psychology program sen in Dallas. He earned a master’s ical Society and published more

44 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 skins for the biology department. Nev. :: He served in the U.S. rupted in 1961 when, following After graduation, he worked as Army from 1951 to 1953 based the sudden death of his father, he 1960s chief tester in the oil lab at La in France with the USO. He returned to Denton to manage the Gloria Oil and Gas Refinery, retir- served as director of music in family business, the Super Dog Wallace Dayne Cook (’60), ing in 1982. He was married to Galveston, Pampa and Dallas Drive In, until his younger siblings Stephenville :: He served in the Betty Ellen Daniels (’45) for public schools before entering the finished school. He went on to U.S. Army and was a longtime 66 years. insurance business. After his 1992 pursue his profession in Dallas and insurance agent before retiring retirement, he served 10 years as Washington, D.C. He was retired in 2005. He and his wife owned 1950s coordinator of music appreciation from the Hirshhorn Museum, a Cook Insurance in De Leon and with the Osher Lifelong Learn- unit of the Smithsonian Institution. he served a term on the board Theron J. ‘Tom’ Fouts Jr. ing Institute at the University of of the Independent Insurance (’50, ’52 M.S.), Denton :: He Nevada. Rosemary Voltin Cox (’57), Agents of Texas. was the son of Fouts Field name- Midland :: She volunteered full sake and former athletic director Bob Allen Littlejohn(’51), time at Coleman High School, JoAnn Sanneman Ashby and coach Theron J. Fouts. A Dallas :: He served in the U.S. where she received awards includ- (’61), Longmont, Colo. :: She realtor for 46 years, he worked in Army from 1952 to 1954. He was ing Grandparent of the Year. She served in the Woman’s Army Dallas in the early 1960s before a CPA and began a career at First was a member of the Kappa Delta Corps before earning her degree starting his own real estate busi- National Bank, served in various sorority and actively involved with in education and was an elemen- ness in Denton, which today in- executive positions with Centex, the local chapter of the Kappa tary teacher in Texas, Minnesota cludes commercial and industrial and was CEO of Metro Bank in Delta Alumnae Association. and San Diego, Calif. She earned real estate, property management Dallas. After a lengthy career in She also volunteered at Midland a master’s in special education and oil and gas divisions. He and insurance, oil investments and Memorial Hospital and was a and became an expert in the field, his wife, the late Shirley Irene banking, he worked at Wells member of the 20th Century lecturing with Delta Kappa Prather Fouts, met as students. Fargo Bank until his death. Study Club, Midland Society of Gamma and providing the initial He was a veteran of World War University Women, Petroleum curricula to support autistic II and a 50-year member of the Arthur Lee Buchanan (’57), Industry Wives Association of children in the San Diego County Masonic Lodge in Sherman. Washington, D.C. :: After Midland and Midland Associa- education system. She was a graduation, he began a career in tion of Retired School Personnel. founder of the Explorers, a women Robert Miles Payne Jr. (’50, interior design in the Dallas-Fort education support group. She also ’55 M.M.Ed.), Las Vegas, Worth area. His career was inter- was a principal before retiring.

for 25 years. He received a doctor- Arthur Joseph Gionet, Denton, consul. In 1987, he was named one developed the doctoral program for ate from Emory University and Professor Emer- of the university’s first Regents Pro- school superintendents. An expert taught at the University of Missouri itus of French, fessors, selected for distinguished on administration, he created and and the University of Georgia before 1961-1995, died teaching and research. He was revised policies for many Texas joining North Texas. He provided Jan. 16. After knighted by the French government school districts from 1969 into the the leadership that resulted in the serving in the for his promotion of French, the 1980s. He began his career at age initial national accreditations for U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1952, he highest honor bestowed upon a 19 in a two-teacher school in Carter the clinical and health psychology completed his bachelor’s degree at non-French citizen. and was superintendent in Millsap, programs and was involved in find- St. Thomas University and earned Glen Rose, Clarksville, Belton, Port ing financial support for students master’s and doctoral degrees from E.V. ‘Vaughn’ Huffstutler, Lavaca, Texarkana and Beaumont. completing graduate studies. He the University of Texas. He served Denton, Profes- He earned a bachelor’s degree from researched cognitive and interper- as advisor for UNT’s cooperative sor Emeritus Daniel Baker University, a master’s sonal processes in health, illness education exchange program with of education, from Texas Christian University and and recovering roles. France and was a translator and 1968-1981, a doctorate from Baylor University. interpreter, working with the French died Feb 22. He

Spring 2011 | northtexan.unt.edu | The North Texan 45 Link Marks (’62), Lovington, graduating, he earned an M.A. William Beryl West (’65 N.M. :: After graduation, he and M.B.A. from Michigan State M.Ed., ’69 Ed.D.), Murfrees- 1970s moved to New Mexico to start an University. He served 21 years boro, Tenn. :: He was a Profes- oilfield engine servicing company in the Supply Corps of the U.S. sor Emeritus at MiddleTennessee Smith Blair III (’70), Hono- with his father. He expanded to Navy, retiring as a commander, State University and had stayed lulu, Hawaii :: He lived part of operating oil and gas wells and and finished his working days as active with the psychology depart- the year in Honolulu and at the drilling rigs. He was a member a computer information systems ment there. A preacher for 60 time of his death was at his wife’s of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. instructor at Tarleton State Uni- years, he served as pastor of Mt. home in Pattaya, Thailand. He Link earned his pilot’s license in versity. Survivors include his wife, Carmel Baptist Church in Mur- spent his post-college career in the 1968 and logged 7,500 hours in Sarah B. Hargrave (’65). freesboro from 2001 to 2010. He U.S. Army, Navy and Merchant single and multi-engine aircraft. was a cancer survivor since 1996 Marine. He also earned an M.B.A. He also was a lifelong sportsman Jack Vedder Jones (’64, ’66 and had published works pertain- from the University of Hawaii. and collector. M.B.A.), Fort Worth :: ing to that, as well as textbooks and He spent most of his life in the articles dealing with education and Bruce Earl Haliburton (’76), Judith Bishop Ward Taubinger Dallas-Fort Worth area and was psychology. He traveled exten- Washington, D.C. :: After (’63), Roseville, Calif. :: a Burger King franchisee for 36 sively across the United States and graduation, he worked for U.S. She earned her degree in educa- years. He was president of the China. Rep. Bob Poage, Speaker of the tion and was a member of the Young Presidents Organization House Tip O’Neill and Congress- Chi Omega sorority. She was a and the Texas Restaurant Allison Clinton ‘Clint’ Ed- man Thomas Foley in Washington. military wife for more than 23 Association of Fort Worth. mundson Jr. (’67), Rockport :: He earned a Master of Divinity years, who traveled and enjoyed He earned his B.B.A. in insurance at Virginia Union University and spending time with her family. Sam William Morphew (’65 and was a member of Delta Sigma completed his doctorate in the She was an active member of the M.S.), Helotes :: He earned his Pi business fraternity. Following a School of Divinity at Howard Uni- Roseville and Folsom quilting master’s degree in physics and was career in insurance in the Dallas- versity. He had served as a church guilds. Survivors include her hus- an officer in the student section of Fort Worth area, he retired to the youth minister, a substance abuse band of 50 years, Col. Richard the American Institute of Physics. South Texas coast. Survivors in- counselor and a teacher at Wash- C. Taubinger (’62). He earned his doctorate from clude his wife, Ernestine ‘Ernie’ ington Baptist Seminary. In 2009, Auburn. Trietsch Edmundson (’69). he established LifeLine Ministries. Bevard Eugene Hargrave Survivors include his brother, (’64), Richardson :: After William Haliburton (’05).

Karl Richard ‘Dick’ Johans- Cleveland in World War II. He died Dec. 31. He earned a bache- Francis Stroup (’29), DeKalb, Ill., son, Denton, also taught at the University of lor’s degree from Oklahoma State composer of professor of California-Davis, the University of University and his master’s and “Fight, North microbiology, Minnesota, the California Institute doctorate from the University of Texas,” died 1973-1986, of Technology and the Univer- Illinois. He wrote books on office Dec. 1 at 101. died Jan. 19. sity of Texas Medical School and and administrative management, He wrote the He was chair of the Department of worked at the National Institutes business systems and strategic fight song in 1939 as an entry in a Biological Sciences from 1973 to of Health and the Wistar Institute compensation management and contest for a new marching song. 1982. He earned an undergradu- in Philadelphia. published numerous articles in As a student, he was a member of ate degree in microbiology, a his field. He was named a Regents the basketball team, played football master’s in veterinary science and Frank M. Rachel, Denton, Professor in 1989. He worked in and was a swimmer and diver. He a doctorate in microbiology from Professor managerial positions for South- was inducted into the UNT Athletics the University of Wisconsin. He Emeritus of western Bell before joining the Hall of Fame in 1987. He served in served as an officer in the U.S. management, university. the U.S. Army Air Corps and earned Navy Reserve aboard the U.S.S. 1962-2005, his master’s and doctorate from the

46 The North Texan | northtexan.unt.edu | Spring 2011 Mary Ann Tate Grundborg U.S. Army Reserve while earning Thomas Robert Austin (’89, avid runner, she completed seven (’77 M.S.), Arlington, Va. :: his bachelor’s degree from the ’91 M.S.), Seattle, Wash. :: full marathons and also enjoyed She was librarian at the Academy University of Georgia. He was a He held a variety of jobs until reading, traveling, beachcombing of the Holy Cross in Kensington, CPA, specializing in tax account- deciding to become a librarian and and crafts. Md. She was a member of Alpha ing from 1982 until his 2007 specialize in law. He began his Delta Pi sorority and was the retirement. He enjoyed sports and library career at the Dallas firm 2000s regent of Thomas Nelson Daugh- summer vacations on the beach of Hughes & Luce as a gradu- ters of the American Revolution. with his family. ate student and was hired as an Wesley Dale Slinkard (’00), assistant law librarian. In 1995, Cleburne :: He attended Daniel K. Marmion (’78, ’85 Mark Wendell Hutchison he became library manager for the Grandview schools and was a M.S.), Granger, Ind. :: He was (’83), Kennesaw, Ga. :: He firm’s Texas offices and stayed on member of the National Honor associate director for the informa- was the creative force behind through its absorption by K&L Society, graduating in 1993. He tion systems and access division at Light Image and the Highlands Gates until his death. His family was employed in his family’s the University of Notre Dame for Photographic Workshop. He says he was a world-class amateur Cleburne saddle shop until he the past 10 years. He previously enjoyed outdoor photography and chef and sports fan who relished graduated from UNT, earning a worked at Western Michigan received many photography ac- rock and roll, Italian loafers and B.B.A. in decision sciences. University, Oklahoma State colades, including Fuji and Kodak the Denton Record-Chronicle police University, AMIGOS, Southern specialty awards. He also enjoyed blotter. Cheryl Marie Strittmat- Methodist University and UNT. teaching and at his death was ter (’05), Fort Worth :: She He was editor of Information Tech- enrolled in Reformed Theological 1990s graduated from Amon Carter’s nology and Libraries for five years Seminary pursuing a master’s in Riverside High School in 1999 and a frequent speaker at regional, religion. Jennifer Lee Mullin Wright and earned her B.F.A. from UNT. national and international library (’99, ’03 M.B.A.), Lake She worked at Belk Department conferences. Marc Anthony Madore (’86, Jackson :: She taught business Store in Weatherford as a shoe ’88 M.P.A.), Waco :: He was and computer classes at Grand specialist. Memorials may be 1980s an emergency management sys- Prairie High School, then at Mary made to the UNT Alumni tem analyst for Argonne National Grimes School in Farmers Branch Association. Rowell ‘Rowdy’ Cheatham Lab. before moving to Lake Jackson. Stanton Jr. (’81 M.S.), She taught economics at Angleton Carrollton :: He served in the High School for three years. An

University of Southern California. A.M. ‘Monk’ Willis, Longview, business in Longview before joining Division of Advancement, 1155 At Northern Illinois University, he former regent the staff of U.S. Rep. Ray Roberts Union Circle #311250, Denton, wrote the words to the fight song for whom in 1972. In 1976, he was appointed Texas 76203-5017. Indicate and was the first swimming and div- Willis Library staff director of the U.S. House of on your check the name of the ing coach. His teams won 13 NCAA was named, Representatives Veterans’ Affairs memorial fund or area you wish championships. After retiring as a died Jan. 14. Committee, retiring in 1983. Memo- to support. Make secure gifts professor of physical education, he He served on the Board of Regents rials may be made to the A.M. Willis online at www.development.unt. continued to enjoy composing and from 1965 to 1983, including 10 Jr. Scholarship at UNT. edu/givenow. playing music. His mother, Mina years as chair. Willis was a graduate For more information, e-mail Gist Stroup, and brother, Malcolm of Washington and Lee University Memorials [email protected] or call Stroup, also were alumni. and the Harvard Business School. Send memorials to honor UNT 940-565-2900. He was a lieutenant commander in alumni and friends, made pay- the U.S. Navy and had served as able to the UNT Foundation, to an advisor to President Lyndon B. the University of North Texas, Johnson. He operated an insurance

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just the best

by Tommie Phillips Harris (’37)

ATTENDING NORTH TEXAS in the early 1930s was one of the highlights of my life. Growing up in Blue Grove near Wichita Falls, I was always interested in history, and I knew from an early age I wanted to be a teacher. I began my studies in the fall of 1933 at North Texas, because it was one of the highest recommended colleges in the state. I am the oldest of four children from a family of stock farmers and ranchers. In 1933, the Great Depression was going back of his car. It was so much fun to all survived this difficult time and became on and money was very tight. I lived at make the trip back home this way. stronger people because of it. We learned the Beville House, a girls’ rooming house But because there always seemed to to appreciate the little things in life. on Oak Street. There were two rooms be so many interesting things to do When I was able to return to school downstairs and four rooms upstairs, with around campus, I hardly ever wanted to in 1936 and complete my studies, I was two girls in each room. To save money, go home. Many times I would walk to so happy to see the campus with all the the girls brought food from home. I downtown Denton to see the movies, pretty trees again. I am now 96 years old remember bringing cooked ham, canned sometimes even in the snow. I always and I still wear my senior ring on my fruit and different vegetables raised on took advantage of my activity card that right hand. The date has been worn our farm. We all cooked our meals came with the school tuition. It gave me smooth because I have worn it all these together, and the girls were like family. access to all of the fine arts programs. years. I think North Texas has always One of my favorite places on campus One of my favorite memories was had many advantages to offer its was the library. I spent many hours there seeing Fred Astaire in a movie that was students. It is just the best. reading about history and geography. I shown in the auditorium. I can still see loved learning about other parts of the him up there on that stage dancing away. Tommie Phillips Harris (’37) earned a world. I worked very hard to make good He was so graceful and light on his feet. I bachelor’s degree in history and taught in grades, and it paid off as I was asked to be have always loved music. My mother rural schools in Burkburnett and Pecos until a member of the Historical Society. My played the piano and my father played she retired in 1980. She stressed the value of favorite teacher was Dr. L.W. Newton, the French harp. When my family could education to her two daughters, who both head of the history department. He afford it, I took piano lessons. became teachers. She also has one grand- inspired me even more to be a teacher. In 1935, my family did not have daughter and one great-grandson. She has My father would come and pick me enough money to send me back to school. lived in Kermit since 1946, moving there up in the summer time and take me I stayed home for a year and helped my with her husband to raise a family and home, but during the holidays I often dad on the farm. This was a very hard work in the oil fields. She says keeping active rode home with a boy who lived near our time for everyone. The bank went broke and being interested in the world around farm. I rode in the rumble seat in the in Henrietta, the closest larger town. We you is the secret to staying young at heart.

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PARTING SHOT

Michael Clements Michael The Mean Green men’s basket- ball team advanced to its second straight Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship final in March after taking down Western Kentucky 81-62 in the semifinal. The University of Arkansas at LittleR ock won the final 64-63 with a last-second three-pointer in a game that featured 17 lead changes, ending UNT’s hopes for a second straight NCAA berth. The Mean Green finished the year 22-11, its fifth consecutive 20-win season. Pictured is UNT senior Josh White, who was named to the All-Tournament Team along with Tristan Thompson and George Odufuwa.