VOL. 15, NO. 1 SPRING 2017
The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Campbellsvillian
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VOL. 15 I NO. 1 A MESSAGE The Campbellsvillian is published three FROM THE times yearly by the Office of University Communications for alumni and friends of Campbellsville University. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, left, and Dr. PRESIDENT Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic Dr. Michael V. Carter SPRING 2017 affairs, congratulate Zack Leftwich as December PRESIDENT 2016 co-valedictorian of the senior class. Leftwich has joined the President’s Office team as office EDITORIAL BOARD assistant. (CU Photo by Drew Tucker)
Joan C. McKinney DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS: EDITOR COORDINATING DIRECTOR [email protected] Commencement, the culmination of what we do at Campbellsville University. One might consider it self-contradictory. How can an ending be a beginning? Joshua Williams ASSISTANT EDITOR This issue of the Campbellsvillian applauds our alumni. There is no other point in university life that [email protected] is more fulfilling than commencement day. The December 2016 ceremonies celebrated the awarding of Dr. H. Keith Spears more than 200 degrees. We expect great things from these alumni as they join 13,000 other graduates. VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATION AND ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Commencement is just that, a moment when students begin a new relationship with their alma [email protected] mater. This issue contains stories of graduates who found their calling at Campbellsville University
Benji Kelly and are serving as Christian servant leaders. You will also be hearing about many other alumni in VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT the Tiger Tracks section as we relate life episodes that they share with us. [email protected] You will read about two young alumni, Jeremey Hamilton, a 2015 graduate, who is a public Darryl Peavler servant as a Kentucky State Trooper and Kelsey Best Willems (’12), who is using her talents with DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS [email protected] the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Then, there is Kellie Jo Richerson Jones, a 1996 CU master’s graduate, who is Kentucky’s Elementary Teacher of the Year. What better calling than to help Jordan Alves SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR children learn to be citizens of our world? [email protected] Other stories include one of Dave Walters, who recently retired as vice president for admissions Drew Tucker and student services. Dave, a two-time CU alumnus, has been a guiding force for many of our MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR students who have found their calling during his 22-year service. He has been instrumental in [email protected] CU reaching a record enrollment of nearly 4,700 students in fall 2016. OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY And, there is a story on Dr. Shane Garrison, also an alumnus, who is the new vice president COMMUNICATIONS for enrollment services. Shane is taking up the mantel, opening doors for students who want Campbellsville University the advantage of a strong, independent Christian liberal arts education. 1 University Drive UPO 787 Another alumnus, Dr. Joseph L. Owens is stepping aside from serving a record 5 years as Chairman Campbellsville, KY 42718-2190 of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees. Joe has led us well through several tumultuous years Phone: (270) 789-5214 Fax: (270) 789-5095 and hands the reins over as the university progresses to new levels of service. [email protected] Our Board of Trustees new chairman is Henry Lee of Campbellsville, former president of OR [email protected] for information with pictures. Taylor County Bank. Lee is now a partner in Squires & Lee, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants
Campbellsville University is accredited by in Campbellsville. He is a 1975 graduate of Campbellsville. We welcome him as the new chair, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 where he will be assisted by Dr. Anna Mary Byrdwell, who is a 1960 Campbellsville graduate. Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone Together, along with the Executive Committee, they will provide very strong leadership in the number (404) 679-4501) to award the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. year ahead. We will work to launch new academic programs and build on the financial strength In compliance with federal law, including provision of the university by moving toward the final stage of the “Our Time-This Place: The New Century of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Campaign for Campbellsville University.” 1973, Campbellsville University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of color, national or ethnic The work that is accomplished at CU is founded upon her mission to provide the world with origins, age, disability or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, servant leaders. We need your prayers and your continuing support. Help us make the dreams or activities; admissions policies; or employment. and callings of future alumni become realities. Help us fulfill the dreams and callings of future Design & Production: FMB Advertising alumni as Campbellsville University’s best days are yet to come.
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Michael V. Carter, President IN THIS ISSUE
4 There is nothing more noble than teaching. And Campbellsville University’s Kellie Jo Richerson Jones 4 (’91, M ’96) shows that commitment to education as she’s named Kentucky’s Elementary Teacher of the Year.
5 Superman™ has nothing on Jeremey Hamilton (’15) and Kelsey Best Willems (’12) who are public servants with the Kentucky State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, respectively.
6 From a life of homelessness to recruiting students, Ra’Shea Ford (a ’17) has an entrepreneur spirit as he 5 recruits young men and women to the Harrodsburg and Somerset regional education centers.
8 Planning is underway for the construction of the third addition to the E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex.
9 Dr. Shane Garrison, a theology professor who has served as dean of online education, takes on a new role as vice president for enrollment services. Dave Walters, who served Campbellsville University 22 years, has retired 6 as vice president for admissions and student services. 13 There is no greater joy at a college campus than seeing students graduate.
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8 16 ATHLETICS
23 REMEMBER WHEN? GUESS WHO?
24 TIGER TRACKS
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VOL. 15, NO. 1 ON THE COVER SPRING 2017 9 Upon graduating from Male Traditional High The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University School in Louisville, Ky., Kari Green, Emily Meadows and Taylor Ohlmann all agreed to go to Campbellsville University. Now, they are seniors telling the world they are on their way. From left: Green, Meadows and Ohlmann. (CU Photo by Drew Tucker) 13 FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES CU alumna Kellie Jones is Kentucky #1 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Kellie Jones says her greatest joy is “knowing By Kyrsten Hill, student news writer that I’ve helped a student and getting them excited and passionate about what they want to do later on in life.” (CU Photo by Kyrsten Hill)
Campbellsville University alumna, Kellie Jones has taught different subjects A two-time graduate of Campbellsville Jo Richerson Jones (’91, M ’96) feels during her 25 years of teaching, but University, Jones earned her Bachelor “valued and appreciated” after receiving has focused primarily on science of Science in Early Elementary Education Kentucky’s Elementary Teacher of the Year for the past 10 years. in 1991 and her Master of Arts in Award, one of the Commonwealth’s highest Averaging between 25-30 Education in 1996. recognitions in the teaching profession. students in her classes each year, Jones originally wanted to go into “Receiving this award has been Jones makes sure to keep her the dental field. It was when Jones an honor,” said Jones who has been lessons hands on by doing different earned the Excellence in Action teaching second through fifth grades for projects and activities to keep the scholarship to Campbellsville University 25 years at Taylor County Elementary students involved. that her path was radically altered. School in Campbellsville, Ky. Jones said, “The students really “It was my mother, the one that Jones said she felt her teaching enjoy science and come in every always saw the natural teacher in me, was “confirmed and worthwhile,” day eager to learn more.” that encouraged me to consider the after winning the award. The students often use iPads and profession of teaching.” Jones said. “I am very humbled. The recognition computers for research in Jones’ class. “I have always treasured the I have received is something that I “Teachers dedicate and sacrifice expression on a child’s face when want other hardworking teachers many hours planning after a regular they discover something new or master to experience,” she said. school day to see that each moment a new skill. The award was given by Valvoline of time with our students is productive “I soon saw the teaching profession Inc. and the Kentucky Department and meaningful,” she said. as a way to be a vessel in which I of Education at a ceremony in the “A teacher has many jobs outside could be used to positively impact Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. She of the curriculum teaching. We are future generations by helping children received $3,000 and a customized a nurse, counselor and sometimes develop skills to be independent, art-glass vase. She was one of 24 even a parent for those who need productive citizens that make valuable teachers from across the Commonwealth it. There’s more to being a teacher contributions to humanity,” she said. nominated for the 2017 recognition than the lesson plans and paperwork,” Her greatest joy is “knowing that of which three won the top awards. she said. I’ve helped a student and getting Cheryl Dicken, (’89, M’ 94 and Jones attended Campbellsville them excited and passionate about M ’13), from Campbellsville High University on a four-year, full-tuition what they want to do later on in life.” School, who teaches AP physics, Excellence in Action scholarship. geometry and honors algebra, was also nominated for the award.
4 Campbellsvillian: THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY Criminal justice graduates look for TRUTH, JUSTICE and the AMERICAN WAY By Drew Tucker, marketing and media relations coordinator
Jeremey Hamilton
Truth, justice and the American Government Association and interned Billy Gregory (’92), Kentucky way is not just a catch phrase said for former Kentucky Sen. Kathy Stein. State Police public affairs officer, by Superman™, but are also the After graduating with a degree in also became a role model for him foundations for the criminal justice political science, she interned at the to become a trooper. system in the United States. At CU, Kentucky General Assembly, then with “Going to CU and seeing Trooper these foundations have been passed Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) Gregory do all the things he does onto Kelsey Best Willems, Jeremey in the House of Representatives. and still be part of the KSP says a Hamilton and hundreds of other In Washington, D.C., she became lot to me – even more now than then. criminal justice graduates. interested in the Federal Bureau of He was an awesome resource to “When I came to CU, I knew I Investigation while attending George have,” Hamilton said. wanted to be a public servant through Washington University through a Willems also said CU helped set some form of public work and help collegiate hiring initiative. the foundation for her career. people. I was always interested in law “With encouragement from family “Most of my preparedness and began laying the foundation to and friends, I made a quick decision came from Max Wise and Dr. Shawn become a lawyer; then I found my to attend the interviews and that is Williams. They really encouraged me niche in government and politics,” where the process began,” she said. to do a lot of research and really think Willems, a 2012 graduate, said. She graduated with a master’s in analytically, which really prepared me Hamilton (’15), said, “I always legislative affairs, and joined the FBI to do well in graduate school.” talked about it when I was a kid – soon after, transferring from political Hamilton said the Lord blessed always wanted to help people – and science to criminal justice. him to be able to attend CU and without when I was in school I was always “I have always felt God calling me that milestone he wouldn’t be a trooper. the one to stick up for someone.” to help people and the FBI presented “Athletics prepared me physically, He said a church family took him opportunities to fulfill this calling,” classes helped me mentally, and the in when he was 16, where he learned she said. people on campus helped me emotionally.” to be humble and that God was above Jeremey Hamilton took a different Campbellsville University offers all. “I ran across Proverbs 21:31 and route to his criminal justice career as a a criminal justice associate’s and that, to me, hit the nail and showed work-study student at CU. To hone his bachelor’s degree. There are plans to me this whole time I was being skills, he started taking ride alongs with introduce a master’s in justice studies prepared for criminal justice.” state troopers, shadowing an officer. starting fall 2017. While Willems attended CU, she “I took one ride along with a state became president of the Student trooper and that’s all it took,” he said.
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FROM HOMELESSNESS TO RECRUITER, Ra’Shea Ford serves students
By Jaleel Cowan, student news writer
Growing up, he lived house to house with Ford, 29, said he didn’t go to Wilhite, and his nephews Tye and friends until he was 17. He has lived on school for 10 years because he Lamireyan Wilhite. He said he loves to his own since he was 18, had a daughter was the only support for his family, “be a father, dance and write poetry.” when he was 19 and now takes care of working in factories since he graduated Wes Carter, regional director for his niece and two nephews. from Danville High School in 2007. development and church outreach, And he finds time to major in He wanted to be a recruiter in said, “Ra’Shea Ford has innate talent business at Campbellsville University’s Harrodsburg and Somerset because and abilities that will serve him well Harrodsburg Conover Center and be a “it gives me the opportunity to help as he continues to grow and gains full-time recruiter for the Harrodsburg change people’s lives for the better. experience in higher education and Somerset regional centers. I get to show people the big picture in and business.” life of how to excel and start a bigger Carter said he has found “very and brighter future for themselves. few people with such drive and “The Campbellsville University determination to succeed. He has the program has helped me do what I love, work ethic and talent to be a true world which is helping others. When I go out changer for Christ. I am honored to and recruit, it is to promote and practice call him a colleague and friend.” unity within the community,” he said. Ford has also noted some key He has been doing community work traits that go together with having for six years and is the driving force an entrepreneurial spirit, including behind a Free Block Party in Danville working hard, building character, every year, where youngsters receive faith and teaching respect for all free backpacks and school supplies. people regardless of race, gender He mixes that with games as people or past imperfections. in the community come to help and Ford appreciates the communities play with the young people. in which he serves and is striving to Ford has a daughter, Shaunnise, continue helping students. who is 9, and was born three days “I desire to show Godly love to all before he graduated from high school. by pushing them to excel in their life Ra’Shea Ford hugs his daughter, Shaunnise. He says he loves being a father, dancing and writing poetry. He takes care of his niece, Alexis career,” Ford said.
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Dave Walters reflects on his ‘amazing journey’ at CU By Jesse Harp, student news writer
After working at Campbellsville said. “There are folks at CU that have University since 1994, Dave Walters ministered to my family over the years has retired after last serving as vice and touched our hearts in ways that president for admissions and will never be forgotten.” student services. Walters has concentrated on Walters, alongside his wife, Nancy, increasing enrollment, an endeavor initially came to Campbellsville as that proved to be successful. residence directors and used the time “Over the past years we have hit to minister to students who, in turn, record enrollments due to the hard ministered to them. The students they work and dedication of everyone touched continue to have strong and who works at CU,” Walters said. enduring relationships with the Walters. Walters said he and Nancy know that “My time at CU has been an God had a divine purpose in leading amazing journey,” Walters said. “Nancy them to Campbellsville. He said he could and I have felt extremely privileged never have fathomed the ways in which and blessed to be a part of such Dave Walters, right, receives congratulations from God allowed them to serve Him at an an incredible institution. The strong Vernon Humphress, a physical plant serviceman. institution like Campbellsville that strives (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) Christian heritage and the amazing to impact the lives of students. people are what make CU such a Reflecting over the many “I can say, without hesitation, that the wonderful place.” relationships he’s built during his Lord used Campbellsville University to “Dave Walters has demonstrated time at Campbellsville, Walters said change our lives dramatically,” Walters exemplary Christian servant leadership to they have changed his life for the better. said. “Not only did I begin to fulfill my the Campbellsville University community,” “When you spend as much time calling, but I also had the opportunity Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of together as you do working on a college to expand my calling in ways that I Campbellsville University, said. “I, along campus, these friendships become had never even imagined.” with our entire university faculty, staff very deep and meaningful,” Walters and coaches, wish him the very best in the days to come and know that God will continue to use Dave in kingdom advancement and ministry.” Walters’ friends and colleagues have also been impacted by his leadership and caring spirit and will feel his absence as well. “Dave always led by example, with patience and the ability to explain and demonstrate strategies clearly,” said Gean Wright, Walters’ secretary of nearly two decades. “He always sees the best in everyone and every situation and is one of the most patient people I know. His love for God, CU and its students shows in everything he does. I know God has great things Staff members, from left, Karen Fawcett, Ellen Corum, Donna Wright, Marsha “Pinky” Davis and Donna Wilson sign a card for Dave Walters, who will continue as pastor of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville. (CU Photo planned for him and his family." by Joshua Williams)
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New Heilman Complex building has new students and alumni in mind By Joan C. McKinney, editor
Winters Dining Hall
Hoskins Kitchen North Avenue Columbia Avenue
Heilman Student Complex
Ransdell Chapel
Third Building
Planning is underway for the construction member of Campbellsville University’s off campus. The Offices of Enrollment of the third addition to the E. Bruce Board of Trustees. He is serving as the and Career Services will be located there. Heilman Student Complex. chancellor at the University of Richmond. And, it will become the home for the The building, which will be located “The project is proceeding with the Alumni Association with a space for beside the Winters Dining Hall on North planning stages, including a needs alumni gatherings and university history Columbia Avenue, will have a direct assessment from Mark Hartmann, memorabilia. flow line to the Ransdell Chapel across the university’s master planner,” Otto “We are excited about the possibilities Hoskins Avenue. Tennant, vice president for finance that can come from this new center to Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, for whom and administration at CU, said. welcome our more than 13,000 alumni the Heilman Student Complex is “While there have been some from across the world,” Darryl Peavler, named, hopes that the building will preliminary ideas on the look of the director of alumni relations, said. be a welcoming center. Heilman has building, the university is securing “Our visitors will feel right at home, been instrumental in raising $2 million architects for the project. We want to relive their own experiences on of the more than $5 million project. follow Dr. Heilman’s thoughts on making campus and readily see how CU “This can be a signature building with this a notable building which corresponds is preparing the next generation.” diverse functions,” Heilman said. “It will and complements the Ransdell Chapel.” Alumni and supporters who are be a bridge between the university and Barry Blevins, a member of the interested in becoming involved in its external publics.” Campbellsville University Board of the project may contact Benji Kelly, More than $3.1 million has been Trustees, is serving as construction vice president for development, in the raised so far. manager for the project. Office of Development at Campbellsville Heilman, a 1949 graduate of The building is scheduled to house University at [email protected] Campbellsville University, is a long-time activities, which often have visitors from or at (270) 789-5211.
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Garrison becomes new vice president for enrollment services By Joan C. McKinney, editor
Dr. Shane Garrison, dean of lives will be changed through He received his Ed.D. in leadership online education at Campbellsville Christian higher education.” from The Southern Baptist Theological University, was named vice president Garrison said Campbellsville Seminary in 2009. for enrollment services in an University is posed to break He graduated from Hancock announcement Jan. 4 by Dr. through the 5,000 enrollment lid County High School in 1995 and Michael V. Carter, president. in the next 18-24 months. is the son of Danny Garrison of “Dr. Garrison has the academic Garrison is responsible for the Lewisport, Ky. training, management experience, development of CU Chapel Online, He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer and understanding of Campbellsville a chapel experience for regional and Garrison, a CU alumna who is University critical to the university at online students unable to attend the assistant professor of education this very strategic point in the life of main campus chapel services. The ministry at Campbellsville University, this university,” Carter said. CU Chapel Online is the first of its have two children, Isaac and Ethan. “He answers the call for this very kind in Christian higher education. important senior administrative role Garrison was named the as we move forward in fulfilling the Campbellsville University Distinguished goals and objectives of Vision 2025.” Faculty member in 2016. In 2011, Garrison has been employed at he was named the Campbellsville Campbellsville University since August University Non-Tenured Faculty 2008. In addition to serving as dean of member. Campbellsville University’s online education since 2015, he is also Student Government Association an associate professor of educational presented him the “Extra Mile ministries in the School of Theology. Award” in 2015. In 2013-14, he He is replacing Dave Walters, a CU served as chair of Campbellsville employee for 22 years, who announced University’s Faculty Forum. his retirement from his vice president While at CU, Garrison has position of admissions and student also served as president and lead services in December. consultant for Maple Trail Ministry Garrison will be overseeing the Consultants, a consulting firm that admissions area of undergraduate, seeks to equip church and parachurch graduate, online and Campbellsville organizations in ministry development University’s regional centers in and implementation strategies. Louisville, Harrodsburg, Somerset He has served as a consultant/ and Hodgenville. He will continue curriculum writer for LifeWay Christian his oversight for the online area, Resources, Kids Ministry Division including program and faculty and has served as transitional pedagogy development. pastor at several Kentucky churches. Garrison said, “I am deeply Garrison has taught at CU since humbled and honored to be selected 2008. He is a 1999 graduate of for this very important position. I believe Campbellsville University and in Campbellsville’s mission and am received his master of divinity thrilled to be a small part of her future.” and master of arts in Christian He said, “At its core, enrollment is education from Southwestern about students. It is about recruiting Baptist Theological Seminary Dr. Shane Garrison explains his joy at being named vice president for enrollment services at an announcement in and retaining students whose in 2002 and 2003, respectively. the Administration Building. (CU Photo by Drew Tucker)
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Social work students, faculty serve in Harlan County By Kasey Ricketts, student news writer
For a third straight year, a group of The gym was filled with items such Campbellsville University social work as furniture, toys, clothes, shoes and students and faculty recently traveled to other household items. several communities in Harlan County, TOMS, a well-known shoe company, Ky., to learn and serve. had donated a large number of shoes The week before Thanksgiving, for the giveaway. the group stayed in Lynch in a “One of the cool things that happened renovated house that is part of Meridzo here was that there was a piano for Ministries. The big event is a community someone to take and I thought ‘who would
Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by United want one of these?’ Then the next thing I On the trip to Lynch, Ky., were from left: David for Jesus, which serves 300 meals. knew it was getting taken away. There was Morlote, Chesney Lancaster, Debbie Carter, DeJa The students helped with the a grandfather who came in and said his Young, Priscilla Lee, Anneliese Way, Hannah George, Paige Pickerl, Hannah Stratton and Trey Tefft. unloading and arranging of items in grandson had wanted to learn to play, and a large gym as well as the distribution. God had brought them this gift,” DeJa through Freedom Ministries, a part Groups of about 25 can come into the Young, a senior social work student of Meridzo Ministries. gym, and they have 15 minutes to from Louisville, Ky., said. “The coat giveaway was probably select the items they wish to take “So many in these communities one of my favorite parts of the trip,” with them. are so trusting and strong in their faith,” Chesney Lancaster, a junior social work “We helped unload the truck that Tefft said. “It honestly made me come student from Clarksville, Tenn., said. was full of everything you can imagine to realize maybe I don’t trust faith enough. “A lot of the time people think social and brought it inside to the gym. The gym They pray and ask God for something workers are there to just give, give, give, floor was covered in different items for the and trust it’ll happen – but then it actually but we hope we are doing more than community to come in and take,” Trey does happen, like with the piano story.” just giving, that we are empowering Tefft, a senior social work student from The students also spent one these individuals as well,” Kelly Joplin, Elizabethtown, Ky., said. day working in a coat giveaway assistant professor of social work, said.
Campus security/safety officers help Gatlinburg recover from fires By Lauren Stevens, student news writer
Campbellsville University’s Campus Samaritan’s Purse, the university’s everyone to give back to those in need. Security and Safety Officers traveled security and safety staff helped It can be very rewarding and fulfilling,” to Gatlinburg, Tenn., in January to homeowners remove debris and Davis said. serve and help those who were affected recover personal items by sifting by the November 2016 forest fires through the ashes and mud. that caused massive destruction. The team helped recover one The officers embarked on a “mission veteran’s mother’s dishes and some to serve” to help those impacted by of his war medals. the wildfires that burned nearly 18,000 “When we concluded our work, all the acres, killed at least 14 people and volunteers came together and presented damaged more than 2,400 structures. the veteran with a Bible signed by each Kyle Davis, director of campus volunteer, said a prayer and left the site security and safety, said the officers singing ‘Amazing Grace.’ It was truly an felt “compelled” to reach out and serve emotional experience,” Davis said. From left are members of the Office of Campus those impacted by the fires. Teaming “As a strong believer in the impact Security and Safety, Wes Cain, Dennis Tobin, Mark Blakeman, Zach Johnson, Kyle Davis, director; and up with the North Carolina-based of Christian mission work, I encourage Leonard VanMeter.
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Watkins appointed interim coordinator of student services By Joan C. McKinney, editor
Rusty Watkins, who has served “He brings a of The Southern Baptist Theological Campbellsville University 16 years, significant level of Seminary with a Master of Arts in has been appointed interim coordinator experiences with Christian Education and a 2005 of student services at the university. a steady hand of graduate of Campbellsville University With the news of Dave Walters’ retirement leadership. We with a Master of Theology degree. as vice president for admissions and student are so pleased he He has served as coordinator of services, adjustments are taking place in the is willing to take summer camps and conferences administration of student services at CU. on this added since 2001. He was a resident Watkins will maintain his current Rusty Watkins responsibility.” director at CU from 2000 to 2005 duties as coordinator of summer camps Watkins will provide leadership for and served as associate pastor at and conferences and will assume the Office of Student Services on Elk Horn Baptist Church from 1993 the role of coordinating a leadership a day-to-day basis. until 1999. He also served as youth committee for student life. He will report Watkins is a 1980 graduate of pastor at Hyattsville Baptist Church to Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president Garrard County High School. He is a from 1987 until 1993. for academic affairs. 1989 graduate of Boyce Bible School He is married to Megan Basham “Rusty Watkins is a professional who with a diploma in Christian ministry, Watkins, a 2000 CU alumna with a has earned the respect of many people a 1999 graduate of Campbellsville Bachelor of Science in Education Ministry, both within and outside the university,” University with a Bachelor of Science who has taught and served in other roles Hedgepath said. in Christian Ministries, a 1992 graduate at CU, and they have one son, Caleb.
Kelly ‘Pop’ Christerson helped college succeed in late 1960s
and has financially supported CU since Kelly “Pop” By Chuck Vaughn, assistant vice president for planned and annual giving Christerson has many Campbellsville University items Kelly “Pop” Christerson’s first connections a role in that process during his five in his study in his home in Springfield, with Campbellsville College came when years at the college. Ky. (CU Photo by he was hired to serve as comptroller and As a result, Campbellsville College Chuck Vaughn) business manager in 1968. became very near and dear to his heart. Christerson said, “Campbellsville Today, he boasts that his three children, College was facing some very challenging two grandchildren and one great- financial problems at this time, and we grandchild are all CU graduates. He his days on staff because they believe in were operating by the skin of our teeth.” fondly reminisces about selling popcorn her mission to provide a quality education He became acquainted with Dr. J. at basketball games and taking over the in a strongly Christian environment. Chester Badgett, pastor of Campbellsville management of the soft drink machines in More importantly, he is committed to Baptist Church, who was instrumental order to make more profit for the school. helping students with financial needs in securing financial help from the He also was involved in the initial plans for many years to come with the recent Kentucky Baptist Convention to help for the construction of the Powell Athletic establishment of an endowed scholarship the college survive. Center and the purchase of the first vans and the inclusion of Campbellsville Interestingly, Christerson learned used to transport the basketball team. University in his will. his accounting and bookkeeping skills Christerson said, “The Lord has been Christerson said, “I love Campbellsville through on-the-job training as a World good to me, and I am thankful for how He University and the truly Christian War II veteran. Fortunately, Campbellsville lead me to Campbellsville College.” Kelly atmosphere she provides to students. College was able to begin rebounding and his late wife, Alberta, have supported I cannot think of any place I would financially, and he was proud to play Campbellsville financially every year since want to support more.”
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Campbellsville University Athletic Fieldhouse catches fire — no one injured By Drew Tucker and Josh Christian, communications staff writers
The Hord Fieldhouse was once an apartment complex on campus.
Campbellsville University’s H&W Sport Shop Ronnie Hord Fieldhouse caught fire Feb. 8 and has been declared A new fieldhouse is scheduled to be built by fall 2017. a total loss. Everyone made it out safely and no one was injured. (CU Photo by Breanne Ward) (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)
Under a gray sky, fire rippled across utilities. We’re thankful no one a great building for this university the top of Campbellsville University’s was hurt.” for a long time. We had people in H&W Sport Shop Ronnie Hord Crowds of students, faculty and staff this community come over to watch Fieldhouse on Feb. 8 at around watched as smoke billowed from the games here, and at one time it was 1 p.m. No one was injured. top of the building while firefighters used for married student housing.” The fire was discovered inside the and university security ushered them In response to the fire, the Louisville locker room storage and laundry area back in order to give the rescue crews City FC, an American professional by Adam Preston and Alex Adams, plenty of space to work. soccer club, set up a GoFundMe page, men’s soccer coaches. After a failed Firefighters were able to extinguish contributing $5,000 and raising almost attempt to put out the fire, Preston the fire in about 30 minutes. $10,000 in one week. They also donated called 911. “The fire had spread through the attic practice attire. The fieldhouse housed “Student safety was our number and heavy fire and smoke conditions locker rooms for Men’s and Women’s one concern,” Dr. Michael V. were encountered inside the structure,” Soccer and Tennis teams. Carter, president of CU, said. Chris Taylor, chief of the Campbellsville The H&W Fieldhouse was dedicated “Luckily we had two coaches Fire Department, said. “There was to former Tiger and longtime supporter who discovered the fire and made extensive smoke, fire and water damage Ronnie Hord. Hord, the former owner sure no one was in the building. throughout the entire structure. No of H&W Sport Shop in Campbellsville, Our maintenance and facilities injuries were reported.” Ky., started a partnership with CU in crew arrived quickly to turn “It’s a sad thing,” Rusty Hollingsworth, 1969 and H&W Sport Shop has been off the gas, electric and other director of athletics, said. “This has been a corporate sponsor for many years.
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December 2016 Commencement By Joan C. McKinney, editor
recruit students and help continue a trend of record-setting enrollment; and make a gift in support of the university. “Please know Campbellsville University is very proud of you,” he said. Degrees are conferred upon completion of all academic requirements. Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, presented the graduates. Dr. Joseph L. Owens, chair of the CU Board of Trustees, who is finishing his fifth term as chair of the board, gave the invocation at both ceremonies. Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music, played the organ, and Dr. Anne McNamara, assistant professor of music, was the trumpeter, along with student Saori Kataoka of Japan. Chia-Yin Chen of Taiwan was organist. Dr. Tony Cunha, dean of the School of Music, led the congregational music. Chia-Yin Chen, a graduate from Taiwan, plays the organ before the graduation ceremony begins in Ransdell Chapel at Campbellsville University. (CU Photo by Tomomi Sato)
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of healthcare management and accounting. Campbellsville University, encouraged Salutatorian was Kacy Brooke Stinson 202 undergraduate and graduate of Scottsville, Ky., who received a bachelor students in two commencement of science degree in psychology. ceremonies Friday, Dec. 16 in Ransdell In the 2 p.m. ceremony, Shelby Rae Chapel to live by fellowship, leadership Knuckles of Trenton, Ky., who received and scholarship – words on the a bachelor of science degree in education university seal. ministries and mass communication/public He told the graduates that leaders are relations, responded to Carter's charge. those who empower those around them to During the 4 p.m. ceremony, Sandra do greater things than they think possible. Froggett of Greensburg, Ky., who received “Your learning has just begun,” he an associate degree in nursing, answered said. “Go forth and make a difference.” the president's charge. Co-valedictorians of the class were Darryl Peavler, director of alumni Ethan Wesley Boulter of Raymond, relations, a two-time graduate of N.H., who received a bachelor of Campbellsville University, welcomed science degree in criminal justice the graduates into the CU Alumni administration, and Zachary Tanner Association, which has more than Leftwich of Greensburg, Ky., who received 13,000 graduates. a bachelor of science degree in business He charged the graduates to complete Kasey Ricketts shows her Mass Communication medals. administration with a double major in three tasks: display their diploma; help (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)
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On his last day as an undergraduate student at Campbellsville University, Johan Fuzellier uses his barista skills at Starbucks to make a coffee while waiting for the senior walk. (CU Photo by Tomomi Sato)
While working for Campbellsville University in Church Outreach, Joey Bomia of Elizabethtown, Ky., also graduated with a Master of Theology degree. He is shown with his wife, Erin Clarkson Bomia (’14), Libby Eldridge waves at her at family during the senior walk in Ransdell Chapel for the graduation ceremony at CU. who is working on her Bachelor of Nursing degree (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) at CU. (CU Photo by Drew Tucker)
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Darryl Peavler, director of alumni relations, challenged graduates to display their diploma, recruit new students and give to their alma mater. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)
Dekwain Tarrance of Louisville, Ky., celebrates his graduation with his son, Levi. Levi Crossley, left, and Aaron Nosich serve as flag bearers at the December (CU Photo by Drew Tucker) commencement. (CU Photo by Drew Tucker)
Faculty members, from left, Dr. Mike Page, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of biology at Campbellsville University, and Ken Hollis, director Corie Beth McClusky, left, shares a laugh with Kayla Skye Mays as they line up for of the marriage and family therapy program at the Louisville Education Center, their 4 p.m. commencement ceremony. (CU Photo by Tomomi Sato) participate in the December commencement. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)
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TRUE FIGHTER CAMPBELLSVILLE’S RACHEL MOBLEY FIGHTS THROUGH THYROID CANCER FOR A THIRD TIME By Zac Perry, Campbellsville sports information intern
Rachel Mobley is fighting through thyroid cancer but still remains active on the Lady Tiger Soccer Team. (CU Photo by Richard RoBards)
If Rachel Mobley were to never play played soccer and was a great student had cancer. It was a complete shock another soccer game, it would not be in the classroom. to her family when she got the news in because she isn’t a fighter. At a glance, Mobley looks like any May 2014. That summer proved not to Mobley is a student-athlete at ordinary college teenager. But there’s be the average break for a teenage girl. Campbellsville University. She’s just like more to her story. In June she had surgery to have the your average college student — likes The two-inch scar on her neck cancer removed. After the surgery, she listening to music, talking about politics separates her from others. That scar continued to fight. She regained her and religion, as well as spending time is a reminder of thyroid cancer. strength and played soccer her senior with her friends and family. Mobley had Prior to her senior year in high year at Central Hardin High School in a normal life in high school where she school, Mobley received the news she Kentucky. But after the season, she
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“I’d have little spells where I had “The team and I really enjoy this tiredness,” she said. having Rachel on our team,” said She wasn’t worried because the Campbellsville University Women’s last time she went in for a check-up Soccer Coach Thom Jones. “She her blood levels read normal. is positive and gives all she has for But in May 2016, Mobley received this program. She is so positive and the news that her thyroid cancer had encouraging that you would never know returned, exactly two years after her she had cancer. She has a lot of people first battle. She returned to the hospital praying for her, and she will beat this.” for a second surgery in June and, Throughout this entire battle, Mobley following that, there was another has kept a smile on her face and round of radiation. made sure that she didn’t change “I had to stay positive, and be the as a person. When asked about her rock for my family, because everyone plans for the future, she responded was feeling sorry for me,” Mobley like a true fighter, “The future? I want remembered. “I didn’t want it to define to make a difference.” me. When you get sick it puts things into perspective. Going through it again puts it more in perspective.” After facing thyroid cancer for the second time Mobley started to look ahead. Rachel Mobley is a junior from Elizabethtown, Ky. “It’s hard to know if I’ll play. I don’t know if I’m paranoid or what, but when returned to the hospital for radiation I run it hurts, when I breathe it burns. as part of her therapy. I’m worried, but my goal is to start “The radiation was the hardest feeling good again.” part,” Mobley said. She did play again. In December Radiation consisted of a pill 2016, Mobley and the Lady Tigers that poisons the body, forcing her advanced to the semifinals of the into isolation for several days. The NCCAA Championship in Kissimmee, radioactive iodine that went into Fla. And she was reminded once again her body killed the cancer cells. in mid-December 2016 that some After her senior year, Mobley signed to battles aren’t won without numerous play soccer at Campbellsville University. and persistent fights. She underwent She had a great freshman year, made her third surgery for the recurring many friends, and played soccer — disease on January 13, 2017. exactly what she had always dreamed of Just as she doesn’t want to be defined doing. Mobley helped the Lady Tigers to by cancer, she also doesn’t want to only a 19-3 record as a freshman, as well as be labeled as a soccer player. Mobley a first-ever NAIA National Tournament is leaning on her faith and hitting the bid and No. 14 national ranking. books a little harder. She plans to attend After the season, Mobley started medical school to become a doctor, to feel tired again. But she didn’t think using her personal experience to better Rachel Mobley has beat cancer three times. (CU Photo it was anything to stress about. relate to her patients. by Richard RoBards)
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BALLINGER HOOPER AND SPRY INDUCTED INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME By Richard RoBards, sports information assistant
Spry started his administrative and coaching career at St. Catharine College in Springfield, Ky., where he was named Coach of the Year by the Kentucky Junior College Athletic Association (1977-1979). Spry has won more than 500 games in his career as a head basketball coach at Paine College in Augusta, Ga. He was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Coach of the Year five times; three SAIC Conference Benji Kelly, vice president for development and chair of the Hall of Fame committee, Rusty Hollingsworth, director Championships along with numerous of athletics, and Dr. Michael V. Carter are shown with the newest members of the Athletics Hall of Fame, Ronnie O. Spry and Whitney Ballinger Hooper. other coaching accolades. Spry began his academic pursuit at Ronnie Spry and Whitney Ballinger head coach Ginger Colvin from 2008- Paducah Community College in 1971, Hooper are the newest members of 2011. During her career, she became then transferred to Campbellsville the athletics Hall of Fame. Spry played the Lady Tigers’ No. 1 shot block (367), College. Later he earned a Master of one season at Campbellsville in 1975 and, No. 1 rebounder, along with Arts in College Teaching (Guidance/ and went on to become the first African several other records. Counseling) from Murray State American head coach in the state of Campbellsville retired her No. 43 University, Murray, Ky. He did further Kentucky. Hooper played under coach jersey after her playing days were over. studies in Educational Leadership from Ginger Colvin for three seasons and She also picked up recognition the University of South Carolina in re-wrote the Lady Tiger record books for most blocks in a season (142), Columbia, S.C. during her time at CU. career (367) and a game (11). She Not only was Spry a basketball “We are pleased to announce the also topped the record book with the coach, he was also athletic director induction of Whitney Ballinger Hooper most rebounds in a season (422) and at St. Catharine College (1977-1979) and Ronnie Spry into our athletic Hall is tied with Ruth Scott (1976) for most and Paine College from (1980- of Fame,” said director of athletics rebounds in a game (28). 2011) where he led and evaluated Rusty Hollingsworth. “Both of these Ronnie Spry, a native of Princeton, staff, organized and scheduled all individuals are well deserving of this Ky., attended and graduated from athletic events including travel, hired distinct honor in representing our Caldwell County High School in 1971 coaches, and other athletic positions, Hall of Fame.” and currently resides in Augusta, Ga., conducted fundraising programs within A Carrollton, Ky. native, Whitney upon his induction. Spry is a graduate of the community and supervised the Ballinger Hooper started her Campbellsville Campbellsville College with a Bachelor rules and regulations sanctioned by University career in 2008 after transferring of Science degree in Social Work the institution, athletic department, from Western Kentucky University prior and navigated a 35-plus year career and the National Collegiate Athletic to her sophomore season. making a name for himself as a coach, Association and Kentucky Junior A 2011 graduate of Campbellsville, athletic director, professor, fund-raiser, College Association, and the National Hooper played for three seasons under counselor, tutor and associate minister. Junior College Association.
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JOHNSON, FORNEY INDUCTED INTO CU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME By Jordan Alves, sports information director
season and career (14 and 38), and the most PATs made in a career (159). As an All-American punter, Johnson averaged 40.7 yards per punt in 2003 and still holds the longest punt in Fighting Tiger football history with a 70-yarder versus Lambuth on Oct. 4, 2003. During his football career, Johnson was named an All-Mid-South Conference performer as a kicker and punter a combined six times, Academic All- Conference performer twice, Don Hansen All-American three times, Donnie Johnson (‘05), second from left, and Demetrius Forney (‘02) are inducted into the Campbellsville University and an NAIA All-American Honorable Athletic Hall of Fame by Rusty Hollingsworth, left, director of athletics, and Dr. Michael V. Carter, CU president. (CU Photo by Jordan Alves) Mention punter in 2003. In the midst of a stellar football career, Campbellsville University inducted a pair Lineman of the Year, three-time Don Johnson decided his sophomore season of NAIA Football All-Americans, Donnie Hansen All-American and the KWTO to join Beauford Sanders’ baseball Johnson (’05) and Demetrius Forney Bowl Game MVP. Forney helped lead squad, and it was a decision that helped (’02), into the CU Athletics Hall of Fame the Fighting Tigers to the program’s first- mold Campbellsville baseball into what it Nov. 12 at the Campbellsville-Cincinnati ever NAIA Playoff win over St. Francis is today. Johnson was a part of three Christian football game. University, 42-21, on Nov. 17, 2001. Mid-South Conference championships, Forney wrote himself into the record Johnson, a Winchester, Ky., native, an Academic All-Conference selection books as the first and only student-athlete started his career on the Fighting Tiger twice, All-Conference and All-Region in Fighting Tiger football program history football team but it finished as the only performer twice and an NAIA All- to be named an NAIA All-American known two-sport NAIA All-American American as a relief pitcher in 2005 and three-straight years. in CU history. 2006. Upon his induction, Johnson is Forney broke the all-time sacks and Johnson also played under the late only the third Tiger baseball player to tackles for loss records his senior year. In head football coach Ron Finley from 2001 earn NAIA First-Team honors. that 2001 season alone, Forney recorded until 2002 and former coach Mark Peach Johnson set numerous records as a 15 sacks and 41 tackles for loss. He his final two seasons from 2003 until relief pitcher and still holds them upon finished his career with 27 sacks and 96 2004. During his football career, Johnson his induction. He holds the single-season tackles for loss — all of which still hold made a name for himself by nearly record for lowest ERA at 0.81 and career as program records upon his induction breaking every kicking and punting record saves at 25. Johnson holds the second in the CU Hall of Fame in 2016. in program history. and third spot on the all-time list in In addition to re-writing the record As of the induction date, Johnson still single-season saves with 11 and nine in books and being named an All-American holds numerous kicking and punting 2005 and 2006, respectively. He also defensive lineman, Forney was a three- records. As a kicker, Johnson held the appeared in 27 games in 2006 and 62 time All-Mid-South Conference First- most points scored in a single-season throughout his career – both good for Team Selection, Don Hansen Defensive (77), most field goals made in a single- second on the all-time list.
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MIRACLE WINS THIRD-STRAIGHT, RIVERA CLAIMS FIRST WCWA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP By Maggie Calvert, CU sports information graduate assistant
For the third straight year, Lady Tiger wrestling is bringing home two national champions from the WCWA National Championship. Kayla Miracle and Andribeth Rivera earned first- place finishes in the 123-pound and 136-pound weight class, respectively. Miracle reigns as three-time national champion in the 136-pound class after fending off Menlo College's Solin Pearcy in the semifinal and Simon Fraser University's Nicole Depa in the final match, both by 10-0 tech falls. Rivera defeated Hanna Grisewood of King University by decision (5-4) in the semifinal, then won a thrilling final (10- Andribeth Rivera won the 123-pound weight class at the WCWA National Championship in February. She became 10) over Dominique Parrish of Simon the third Lady Tiger in history to claim a national title. (CU Photo by Maggie Calvert) Fraser to claim the championship. In the 2016 WCWA National in fourth place; Koral Sugiyama (136) fifth-place match, winning by decision Championships, Miracle and Tiara in third place; Mariah Harris (155) in (4-2); S. Hall fell to Alicia Reyes of Scott represented Campbellsville seventh place; Hanna Hall (170) in Missouri Valley College by fall (5:52) in as champions. sixth place; and Jesse Grubbs (191) the third-place match, giving her fourth Receiving All-American honors for in eighth place. place; Sugiyama defeated Fran Giorgio Campbellsville were Charlotte Fowler Fowler took on Mayra Ramirez of Simon Fraser University by tech (109) in fifth place; Shelby Hall (130) of Wayland Baptist University in the fall (10-0) for third; Harris won over Tatum Sparks of Southwestern Oregon Community College in the seventh- place match by fall (1:25); H. Hall fell to Janelle Fuamatu by decision (6-4) for sixth; and Grubbs won the seventh- place match over Courteney Tompkins of University of the Cumberlands by decision (3-0). Campbellsville finished the national competition in third place with a total team score of 153. King University won the event with a total of 187.5 points followed by Simon Fraser in second place with 170.5 points. Trailing Campbellsville were Wayland Baptist Kayla Miracle is the first-ever three-time national champion in Campbellsville University history, after winning her University with 142.5 points and Menlo third-straight WCWA national title. (CU Photo by Maggie Calvert) College in fifth with 124.5 points.
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CU BRINGS VOLLEYBALL COACHES TOGETHER ON THE COURT AND IN LIFE By Richard RoBards, sports information assistant
Boy and girl grow up in Louisville, kindergarten class. The next year he graduate from different high schools was named the head volleyball coach (Mercy and St. Xavier) a year apart at Taylor County High School and was and attend the same university hardly awarded a full-time teaching position. earning a gaze from the other. They In the meantime, Amy graduated in land volleyball coaching jobs in the 2007 and returned in 2008 to CU as same town, are introduced by a mutual an assistant volleyball coach. In 2010 friend and get hitched in 2012. she was named head coach of the It was the sporting world’s equivalent Lady Tiger Volleyball fortunes. of a love story, but it did stretch most Stephen says he knew how to of the elements of fate. coach, he just didn’t know much about Amy Eckenfels Zink, the most volleyball. Amy filled the knowledge decorated Libero to ever play for vacuum and their constant volleyball Campbellsville University, and her chitchat earned her a rather large husband, Stephen Zink, were a spot in his heart. dynamic duo in 2016 — dragging When on dates, they talked about in Mid-South Conference (MSC) volleyball. They were married in 2012 and American Volleyball Coaches and they’re still talking about volleyball. Association (AVCA) Christian College “That’s all I talked about,” says Amy, Athletic Association (NCCAA) National “and he was crazy about it.” Assistant Coach of the Year honors, Pillow talk led to more pillow talk, respectively. Stephen, by virtue of his and the two decided in 2016 to start the job as head volleyball coach at Taylor Central Kentucky Volleyball Academy — County High, was also named a club team for younger players. the 5th Region Coach of the Year. Stephen handled most of the Amy and Stephen Zink are volleyball coaches at CU. The couple, both of whom own administrative duties and was the (CU Photo by Maggie Calvert) degrees from CU, met in 2007 as more vocal of the two coaches. Amy members of the same co-ed volleyball chipped in with strategy, stats and first child (due on her birthday July 17). team at Louisville’s Ohio Valley skills improvements. Unable to travel, Amy placed the fate Volleyball Center. While students at “We like it a lot,” Stephen said. “It is of their team solely in the hands of the Campbellsville, Amy and Stephen’s fun, and we have had a ton of success.” one she helped mold through endless paths didn’t cross — or, at least, The situation strengthened their conversation. She watched tournament they didn’t recognize it. marriage, too, according to the pair. games on her computer and drew up Stephen graduated from CU in 2006 So, in August of 2016, on the cusp of scouting reports that she forwarded to and immediately took a job in marketing the most recent CU volleyball season, Stephen. She FaceTimed her girls that he quickly grew to dislike. Unhappy, Stephen accepted a position of assistant on game day. he returned to CU and earned a master’s on his wife’s college team all while “I worried a little that he didn’t degree in special education with the continuing to coach at Taylor County. have any help,” said Amy, “but he hopes of landing a teaching job. Campbellsville earned a spot in did just fine.” He moved to Campbellsville in 2010 the NCCAA National Tournament in The pair, with additional help from without the offer of work and latched Kissimmee, Fla., about the time that Amy Baby Zink, plan to continue all their onto a long-term substitute slot in a found out she was pregnant with their coaching duties this year too.
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A NEW WAVE OF TIGER VOLLEYBALL BEGINS AT CU By Richard RoBards, sports information assistant
Tiger volleyball started its inaugural and No. 7 Missouri Valley College – River States Conference, while Warner season in 2017 with a new wave of 11 all in the same weekend at the Missouri University and Webber International freshmen and one sophomore on the Valley Invitational. CU also hosted are from the Sun Conference. roster. Campbellsville has taken its bumps No. 2 Warner University to start Including the Independent East along the way with underclassmen with the month of March. Region, there are five total divisions – a 7-15 record through February, but has The Tigers are competing in the Chicagoland College Athletic Conference, mustered a 4-1 conference record half Independent East Region, which is Heart of America Athletic Conference, way through the year. comprised of seven institutions from Independent Mid-West Region and Coach Billy Gregory has put together the Appalachian Athletic Conference the Independent Mid-West Region. a tough schedule for the Tigers, and it is (AAC), Mid-South Conference (MSC), The regular season division champion expected to pay off down the road once River States Conference (former KIAC) from each of the five divisions will the program gets its feet wet. and the Sun Conference. CU joins get an automatic bid to the NAIA The Tigers have played four ranked Bluefield College, Bryan College and National Invitational Tournament opponents, including No. 1 Park St. Andrews University out of the AAC, to be held April 19-22 at Missouri University, No. 2 Ottawa University Cincinnati Christian University from the Baptist University.
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This young man was performing in a play at Campbellsville College called “The Nerd.” It was taken Nov. 6, 1992, by Stan McKinney. Can you name the student to win a Campbellsville University T-shirt? Contact Joan McKinney with your guesses at [email protected], (270) 789-5214 or Campbellsville University, UPO 787, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. The winner will be announced 10 days after the magazine is mailed. Last issue’s picture, consisting of four Do you remember these happenings young students having a good time didn’t at Campbellsville University? garner a winner. The picture was of, from Campbellsville University’s left, Lori Smith, Carolyn Milburn, Jan Marching Band celebrated its 25th Daffron and Tonya Sartin. There was no anniversary at Homecoming 2016. winner who guessed all of the students. We’re featuring the first marching band with a photo taken in front of the Alumni Building in 1993. Dr. David McCullough was the first director of the band. Valentine Queen candidates posed in front of the house used by the former president of Campbellsville University, Dr. Ken Winters and First Lady Shirley Winters, known as the “strawberry lady.” This house was also used by the late Dr. Paul Horner. Candidates in the 1993 pageant were from left: Front row — Dawn Welch, Kristi Roark, Misty Sandefur, Kimberlee Pruitt and Eva Floyd. Middle row — Dr. Frank Cheatham, retired Kimberly Daniels, Tiffani Merrick, senior vice president for academic Irena Stepanikova and Valerie Owens. affairs, meets Mike Tallent and Back row — Staci Black, Andrea his wife, Vicky Lynn Plummer Deaton, Tammy Luttrell and Wanetta Tallent, both 1977 graduates, Hutchinson. (Photo by Jamie Mings) at Homecoming 2002.
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Greetings Alumni! The spring semester is well under way and the campus is buzzing! TIGER There are so many things that have taken place since the last Campbellsvillian! The biggest was the Dec. 16, 2016 TRACKS commencement when we welcomed 202 new members to our alumni family, COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY JOAN C. McKINNEY, EDITOR, now consisting of more than AND JOSHUA WILLIAMS, ASSISTANT EDITOR 13,000. I certainly want to encourage Editor’s note: Years of graduation or attendance at Campbellsville University our alumni to support our new family are determined by the last year of attendance. For example, (’65) is a 1965 Darryl Peavler (’03, ’05) grad; (a ’65) is someone who attended his or her last year in 1965; and (’65, members. If you are seeking new people M ’69) is someone who graduated with a bachelor’s or associate degree for your respective company, please look for a CU graduate. Our in 1965 and a master’s degree in 1969. Office of Career Services has a portfolio filled with qualified graduates. Contact Teresa Elmore, director, at [email protected]. activities as cheerleading, As we move through the spring, please remember to drama teams and school plays, ’60s check our events section on the Alumni and Friends webpage etc. Upon retirement, Levi worked with the McGraw-Hill (www.campbellsville.edu/alumni) for alumni events near you. JOHNNY E. Publishing Company as the We are excited to add some spice to this year’s gatherings! COYLE (’64) Kentucky sales representative. Also, while you are visiting the webpage, check out Alumni has been Mrs. Levi opened the Learning appointed to Curve Tutoring Center in Union. Update and Tiger Tracks. These two options help us keep your represent District The Learning Curve offers information up to date and also celebrate the significant events 4 as a magistrate tutoring services in every in your life. Weddings, new employment and recent births are in Marion County. He fulfills the subject and for ages three term at the death of Magistrate to senior citizens. In 2014, all exciting events to report through Tiger Tracks. Morris Sweazy. Coyle served they formed the Union Pointe During the December commencement ceremonies, we on the Springfield City Council Academy, a Christian focused, challenged our new graduates in three ways. 1.) Be proud from 1997 until 2002. He spent blended learning approach for of their accomplishment and display their diploma with the last 32 ½ years as an all students. You can visit their educator for schools in the sites at www.learningcurvetutoring pride, 2.) Recruit a student for CU and 3.) Invest financially region. Address: P.O. Box 57, center.com and www.unionpointe in our alma mater. Springfield, KY 40069-0057. academy.org. Address: 2101 I want to encourage you, as well, to recruit a student for Green River Pl, Union, KY 41091- DWIGHT EUGENE LEVI 9076. Email: [email protected]. CU. Newly added to our webpage is a “refer a student” link. (’67) and his wife, SHEILA This makes it easier than ever to refer a potential student to CU. WILLIAMS LEVI (’68), have been involved in education ’70s Once the form is submitted, an Admissions officer will contact for nearly 49 years. They met the student. Let’s keep setting record enrollments! at Campbellsville University, Lastly, as always, I encourage you to support our alma mater, graduated, married and moved GWINN THOMPSON HAHN financially. Many investments are volatile with uncertain returns. to Chattanooga, Tenn. to serve (’70) was recently inducted into at the Bonny Oaks Children’s the Bullitt Central High School Investing in Christian higher education has an eternal impact. Home as dorm parents and Hall of Fame. She was one Please consider investing and helping a college student become activity directors. They moved of the original teachers when a better leader in their career, community, home and church. back to Boone County to Bullitt Central opened in 1970. teach in local schools. Levi She spent 24 years at the school Let’s show everyone our Tiger Pride! taught several subjects in as an English teacher and was grades 1-12 and coached in charge of the journalism Always my best, every sport available. For program and the school several years he served as newspaper. After retirement, men and women’s tennis she has been active in writing coach at Northern Kentucky a book, and, most recently, University. Mrs. Levi taught helping to lead an effort to English and sponsored such restore the Bowman Valley Darryl Peavler (’03, ’05) Director of Alumni Relations
24 Campbellsvillian: THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY TIGER TRACKS School and recording an DIANA DERRINGER (’73) for 17 ½ years at Spring audio history of the one- has published a drama collection ’90s View Hospital in Lebanon, room schoolhouse for titled “Beyond Bethelehm and Ky. Address: 1103 Hampton African-Americans. She is Calvary, 12 Dramas for Christmas, Court, Campbellsville, KY 42718. MILLIE on Campbellsville University’s Easter and More!” Her address Email: [email protected]. CHESER Advancement Board and was listed incorrectly in the fall BLANDFORD is co-chair of the Derby Rose 2016 Campbellsvillian. We regret (’95, M ’98) Gala. She is married to Roger the error. Derringer’s correct ’00s is the new Hahn. Address: 2674 Stringer address is: 1560 Palestine Road, principal at Lane, Mount Washington, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Email: Lebanon Middle School in CURTIS ERVIN (’00) is KY 40047-7529. Email: [email protected]. Lebanon, Ky. Her career in director of the Russell County [email protected]. education has included 17 High School Band that was JANA HURT HARSTON (’77) years in the classroom as a awarded the Sudler Shield in ELAINE attended the reunion for Dr. science teacher. She taught the United States small school MUNDAY Ronnie Smith at Homecoming. science at the middle school division. The Sudler Shield, (’72) retired Her married name was left off level for 11 years and at the given by the John Philip Sousa in December of the cutline of those attending high school level for six years. Foundation, is an international 2016 from the reunion in the fall 2016 In 2012, she became an assistant award recognizing high school, Taylor County Campbellsville. We regret the principal at Spencer County youth and international marching Public Library. Munday was error. She is married to Dr. Phillip Middle School. She has received bands of world class excellence. the library’s first director since Harston. Address: 1208 Belgrave National Board Certification The Sousa Foundation has its inception in 1974. She Pl, Charlotte, NC 28203-5245. in science, Amgen Award for awarded the Sudler Shield served as director for 38 Email: [email protected]. Excellence in Science Teaching, to outstanding bands since years and as a cataloger ING Unsung Heroes Award, 1987, but 2016 is the first year for more than four years Campbellsville Excellence the Foundation has recognized with a total of 42 years ’80s in Teaching Award and a small school. In October, of service. She is married finalist for the Kentucky the band took home first place to Mike Munday, and PERRI “GROVER” WARREN Teacher of the Year in 2008. in the Class AAA Kentucky Music they have two daughters, (’85, M ’94) is retiring at the Educators Association State Lisa McMahan of Austin, end of this school year. She ANN DABNEY Marching Band Championships. Texas, and Dana Carter spent 22 years in Taylor County (’97, MBA ’09) Address: 2166 S. Highway 127, of Campbellsville and four teaching and the last five years became the Russell Springs, KY. Email: curtis. grandchildren, Patrick and in Marion County. She says she director of [email protected]. Olivia McMahan and Jaylon plans to take as many cruises physician and Rylee Carter of Campbellsville. as she can, and she still has recruitment DR. ANGELA NEWCOMB Email: [email protected]. her smart car/grovermobile. and public relations at Taylor (’00) is the principal of Oldham Address: 3129 Old Columbia Address: 108 Foxwood Drive, Regional Hospital in September County High School. She is a Road, Campbellsville, KY. Campbellsville, KY 42718. 2016. Dabney previously served third-generation educator and
Email: [email protected]. as director of human resources has been a practitioner for 14
Students give Flex Dollars to Green River Ministries Four Campbellsville University freshmen students donated left-over meal Flex Dollars to feed those less fortunate at Green River Ministries, a homeless shelter in Campbellsville, Ky. Bailey Nall and three of her friends combined their leftover Flex Dollars for a total of $365 that they could spend at any of the Flex Dollar friendly establishments. From left are: Marcus Rodgers, academic coach; Madison Malone of Louisville, Ky.; Katy Carmichael of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; Bailey Nall of Elizabethtown, Ky. and Sara Basham of Louisville with Brenda Allen, chairwoman of the Green River Ministries Board.
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years, most of which was spent FRANKLIN LISA STIDHAM (M ’13) Address: 621 Scenic Drive, teaching science and math at CLARK (’04), has been employed as Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Email: North Oldham Middle School. a reporter at the Madison County government’s [email protected]. She started her career as assistant Central Kentucky human resources director. principal at Westport Middle News-Journal in She had worked for Baptist SEASON School in Jefferson County. Campbellsville, Health. Address: 4520 OLSON (’02) After four years there, she Ky., since February 2005, was Pebble Brook Circle, and Dave Huff become associate principal recently promoted to news editor. Lexington, KY 40509-2151. were married of North Oldham High School. He is the son of JUDY CLARK Oct. 10, 2015, (’03), part time support assistant ZACHARY on a farm LLOYD RAY (’01), a detective I in the Office of Student Records ‘ZAC’ MACKIE in Petersburg, Ky. She is the with the Kentucky State Police, at Campbellsville University, (’15, a ’17) is controller at Crossroads Church was honored as Post 2’s 2015 and the late TOMMY CLARK, stationed in in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Huff Detective of the Year. During a former art professor at the Sigonella, Italy is the executive director of 2015, he investigated 59 university. Email: [email protected]. with the Navy. Riding Forward. Address: complaints, opened 17 criminal Address: 600 W. Underwood He graduated from the Navy’s Boot 1012 Altavia Avenue, Park cases and made 664 criminal St., Apt. A2, Campbellsville, Camp in Great Lakes, Ill. Aug. 5, Hills, KY 41011. Email: arrests. He is the Post 2 Internet KY 42718. 2016, ranking fourth out of 644 [email protected]. Crimes Against Children (ICAC) recruits. He also received the investigator. He is a 14-year SHELLEY BADGETT (M ’06) United Services Organization MELINDA veteran of the agency. Address: is the new director of special Shipmate Award. After boot DAVIS (a ’09) 875 Clark St., Central City, education/exceptional children camp, Mackie started A-School and Daniel KY 42330-5721. for Marion County Schools. at Lackland Air Force Base, San Stinson She has served as principal Antonio, Texas then graduated were married KRISTA of New Haven School since on October 4, 2016. He is working October 1, LEVEE (’02) 2013. Previously, she was a on his bachelor’s degree. He is 2016, at her grandparent’s has been special education teacher at the son of Shannon and SUSIE home in Glasgow, Ky., by employed North Washington K-8 School in COLLINS WILSON, graduate Nathaniel Poynter, officiate. with the Washington County for ten years. enrollment specialist at CU, and the Mr. Stinson is a network Elizabethtown grandson of CLARENCE ‘C.G.’ administrator at SCRTC, Heritage Council since Nov. 1, CORY BARNES (’09, M ’15) COLLINS (’64) and Lynda Collins. and Mrs. Stinson is a CST 2016, as exeutive director. She is the new director of bands of at LifeSkills. Address: 219 previously served as executive Caverna Independent Schools YUSEF FRANKLIN (a ’16) Wedgewood Drive Glasgow, director of the LaRue County in Horse Cave, Ky. Address: serves as pastor of South Maple KY 42141. Email: mdavis@ Chamber of Commerce for four 29 Pawley Lane, Rineyville, KY Street First Baptist Church in lifeskills.com. years. Address: 101 Utah Court, 40162-9320. Email: cbarnes86@ Somerset, Ky. He is the 20th Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2963. windstream.net.2007. pastor in the church’s 149- KYLE Email: [email protected]. year history. He is a youth and BECKNELL domestic violence counselor (’15) and JOE BENNETT ’10s and an advocate teacher SHELBY (’04) has served and preacher. He is married COURTNEY as youth minister to Annissa Floyd Franklin, (’16) were at College Heights PATRICK and they have three children married on June 4, 2016, at United Methodist BEAM (’13) and three grandchildren. Catalyst Christian Church in Church for has joined Nicholasville, Ky. Mrs. Becknell eight years. He has also worked PLG-TV in is a police officer in Nicholasville, in comedy. Throughout his Bardstown, Ky., Weddings and Becknell is a LP Manager involvement at church, he’s as its newest for Dicks Sporting Goods. been a part of Chrysalis, sales representative. He earned GRANT They live in Nicholasville, Ky. community Disciple Now his bachelor’s degree in marketing MILLER (’95) Email: [email protected]. events and Night to Shine. and began working at Bluegrass and Heather Lexington, KY 40509-2151. He’s been involved in the Eric Cellular while in college. PLG is a Cocanougher STACIA and Ed Show, proceeds from full service production studio and were married BRYANT (’15) which have been donated to Bardstown Cable Channel 13. The Jan. 7, 2017, in married Jimmy WHAS Crusade for Children advertising service produces and Danville, Ky. Miller is employed Campbell on and also to Clarity Solutions inserts local advertising on cable by Protech Quality Solutions, July 16, 2016, for Women. He works with networks, including HGTV, USA, and Mrs. Miller is employed on a family Eric Clemens. He and his TNT, TBS, History, Lifetime, CNN by Sunrise Children’s Services. farm. Mrs. Campbell is a teacher wife, Andrea, have two and ESPN as well as Bardstown’s Her son, Joseph, attends Berea at a high school teaching math, children, William Danger channel 13. Address: 119 Ivy Point College, and Miller’s son and and her husband works as a and Sydney Hallelujah. Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. daughter, Hunter and Victoria, Email:[email protected]. are students at Mercer County team member for TMMK Toyota. High School. Miller and his wife They live in Frankfort, Ky. met 25 years ago while students Email: [email protected]. at Western Kentucky University.
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Flanagan named to Kentucky Poultry Federation Hall of Fame
Flanagan was surprised by the award. When he missed the August KPF board meeting, the committee voted unanimously to induct him into the KPF Hall of Fame. Jamie Guffey, executive director of the Kentucky Poultry Federation said, “When I started working within the poultry industry after college, I had the opportunity to work with Dan on a weekly basis. “The knowledge and experiences I have gained working with him have helped me with my personal and career advancement. So, after working with Dan for almost 10 years, I know I can always look to him for advice and I count him as a friend. He has been an excellent mentor to me and continues to guide me. I can’t think of a better friend of the Kentucky Poultry Federation than Dan Flanagan.” The poultry and egg industry is Dan Flanagan (’65) receives an award for being inducted into the Kentucky Poultry Federation Hall of Fame and is shown with his wife, Virginia Ponser Flanagan (’65). the largest agriculture commodity in Kentucky. According to Dr. William Snell, Dan Flanagan (’65) was inducted into He received his bachelor’s degree University of Kentucky Ag-economist, the Kentucky Poultry Federation Hall from Campbellsville College and his Kentucky’s poultry and egg industry was of Fame in October 2016. He joins masters’ degrees from the University a $1.2 billion industry in 2015. Poultry a small group of KPF Hall of Fame of Louisville and The Southern Baptist also purchases 30 percent of Kentucky members, who have helped Kentucky’s Theological Seminary. raised soybeans and, depending on the poultry industry develop into the thriving He has been an asset to the federation year, and the yield buys one out of every economical driver that is today. and will continue to be an advocate for four rows of corn planted in Kentucky. Flanagan has been a member of agriculture in Kentucky. Flanagan is married to Virginia the Kentucky Poultry Federation’s Flanagan has had an interesting Flanagan (’65), founder and former board for numerous years representing career working in state government. He director of Virginia Ponser Flanagan the growers and is currently the KPF’s was the chief of staff for the Department Technology Training Center at Festival committee chair. of Agriculture and a campus minister Campbellsville. She was also a strong Flanagan lives on his family farm in and vice president of student affairs developer and director of The Center for Campbellsville. As a first-generation at Campbellsville University. Flanagan Rural Development in Somerset, Ky. farmer and native of Russell County, he has served on the Kentucky Council for The Flanagans have two sons, purchased his first farm at the age of 18. Postsecondary Education since 2005. Dr. Will Flanagan, a veterinarian in Flanagan’s passion for agriculture and He was the council’s vice chair from Elizabethtown, and the Rev. Matt his fierce determination is evident in the February 2012 through January 2015. Flanagan, discipleship pastor, success of his farming enterprise, which He said his faith in God has always Bardstown Parkway Baptist Church. encompasses more than 850 acres today. guided him personally and professionally. They have four grandchildren.
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CU’s Office of University Communications wins 14 CASE Awards By Josh Christian, student news writer
Campbellsville University’s Office of University Communications receives 14 CASE awards. From left, Amy Bridges, 2017 CASE Kentucky Awards co-chair, Joan McKinney, coordinating director; Joshua Williams (’16), communications assistant; Drew Tucker (’10, M ’16), marketing and media relations coordinator; Laurel Raimondo Martin, 2017 CASE Kentucky Conference chair and Kara Ratliff Salsman, 2017 CASE Kentucky Awards co-chair. Office of communications staff receiving several awards from CASE.
Campbellsville University’s Office Campbellsville University” with FMB assistant from India, won the Minority of University Communications was Advertising; Low Budget Publication for Scholarship from CASE Kentucky. recognized for its professional and quality Homecoming 2015: Tiger Town; Tiger Dr. H. Keith Spears, vice work at the Council for the Advancement Pause monthly enewsletter; story on CU president for communication, said, and Support of Education (CASE) graduate Matt Rigsby for the summer “These awards are symbolic of the Kentucky convention Dec. 8-9, 2016, 2015 Campbellsvillian by Drew Tucker, professionalism and dedication that in Louisville. The CU team took back to and Life in Taylor County publication this group brings to CU every day. campus 14 CASE awards. with the CU Mass Communication Their work is consistently good. The staff members won two Grand Department and the Central Kentucky We often may tend to take them for Awards (the highest) for Social Media News-Journal. granted, but every department on Strategy for the National Survey of The staff also won six Special Merit campus, which they help, and that Student Engagement (NSSE) Social Media Awards for: “Our Time, This Place” means everyone, is beaming with Campaign and for the Media Relations annual report; story on CU graduate pride for them. Program for the Derby Rose Gala. Emily Campbell and her dad who had “CASE awards stand out in the The NSSE is a national survey sent to cancer by Rachel DeCoursey in Commonwealth. We are honored students to gauge student satisfaction summer 2015 Campbellsvillian; that our university communications in various areas. The Derby Rose Gala Friends of the Theater Brochure represents us so well.” is an annual event, sponsored by the by Drew Tucker; Amy Grant Concert The Office of University Communications university’s Advancement Board, which photographs by Rachel DeCoursey; full-time staff includes: Joan McKinney, raises money for student scholarships. Interested in Teaching Others? Flier coordinating director; Drew Tucker, Six Awards of Excellence were by Drew Tucker; and 12th Annual marketing and media relations received for: Graphic Design for the Media Appreciation Luncheon, coordinator; and Joshua Williams, Campbellsvillian cover of the spring 2016 an annual luncheon that shows communication assistant. Jordan issue, working with FMB Advertising; appreciation for media and allows Antle was also communications President’s Report for “Our Time, This students to network with the media. assistant during the time frame in Place, Next Century Campaign for Joshua Williams, communication which the entries were designed.
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Campbellsville Review is ready
The eighth volume of The Campbellsville E. Bruce Heilman, Dr. John Chowning Review, the scholarly journal of and Dr. Shawn Williams. Campbellsville University’s faculty, staff A listing of published works by faculty in and friends, has just been published. the previous two years are also included. This issue includes lectures given Free copies can be picked at the by visiting speakers in connection office of Dr. Glen Taul, Montgomery with the annual Baptist Heritage and Library, on the campus, or requested from Christians for Biblical Equality Lecture Dr. Taul via email: getaul@campbellsville. Series. Articles on Baptist-affiliated edu; mail: Montgomery Library, universities and the literary art of two Campbellsville University, UPO 813, post-World War II women by Dr. Dwayne Campbellsville, KY 42718; or telephone: Howell and Dr. Justy Engle, respectively, (270) 789-5390. Copies will be mailed are in this issue as are addresses by Dr. to you at no charge.
and communications coordinator. Louisville, Ky. Lowe is attending Frankfort, KY 40601. Email: MARCUS Olson is a financial accountant Northern Kentucky University Erin: [email protected]. RODGERS at Principal Financial Group. Chase College of Law and Mrs. Josh: [email protected]. (’15) and MARY Mr. and Mrs. Olson have Lowe is a social services worker KATE YOUNG a puppy, Duke, who is a mini in Campbell County. Address: (’15, a ’17) were DYLAN married May 28, Aussie. JORDAN ALVES 500 Brentwood Lane, Bldg 500 MORSE (’16) 2016, at Ransdell Chapel by (’13, M a ’15) and MAGGIE Apt. I, Alexandria, KY 41001. and KAITLYN Email: [email protected]. the REV. DAVE WALTERS CALVERT (’16, M a ’17) CLIFTON (’16) were the photographers were married (’97, M ’04). Rodgers is an academic coach at Campbellsville for the wedding. PIERCE ETHAN on August 6, University. Mrs. Rodgers is DAHL (a ’17) was a groomsman, MAGEE (’16) 2016, at Campbellsville Baptist residence hall director of Stapp and CANDICE BOONE (’15) and CARISSA Church, Campbellsville, Ky. Hall at Campbellsville University. was a bridesmaid. Address: ROYER (a ’17) Morse works in Fort Knox, Ky., Email: Marcus: mcrodgers@ 811 Burr Oaks Drive, Unit 704, were married on as a photographer and campbellsville.edu. Mary Kate: West Des Moines, IA 50266. May 28, 2016, videographer in the Visual [email protected]. Email: [email protected]. at First Alliance, Hendersonville, Information Department. Address: 1 University Drive, UPO N.C. Mrs. Magee works at Hardin Mrs. Morse works in retail 772, Campbellsville University, MARY Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, with an interest in pursuing Campbellsville, KY 42718. HODGEN (’16) Ky., and Magee works at State her master’s in art therapy married Joshua Farm in Campbellsville, Ky. for the future. Address: 1027 Agee on May Address: 306 N Court St., David Court, Apartment B, MIKAYLA 21, 2016, at Apt. 13, Campbellsville, KY Elizabethtown, KY 42701. SMITH (’15) Springfield 42718. Email: Crroye27@ Email:dkmorsewedding and DALTON Baptist Church in Springfield, students.campbellsville.edu. [email protected]. OLSON (’15) were married Ky. Mrs. Agee is a first grade on July 9, 2016, teacher at Washington County JOSH McCOIN LUCAS at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elementary School, and her (’16) and ERIN PEPPER Mason City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. husband is working as a part-time MATTINGLY (’16) married Olson both grew up in Mason firefighter in Danville, Ky. Addres: (a ’17) were Maria Durham City but golf drew them to 16 B Arbor Lane, Campbellsville, married on on May 21, 2016, Campbellsville. Mrs. Olsen KY 42718. Email: mary.agee@ July 9, 2016, at First Baptist graduated with a Bachelor of washington.kyschools.us. at Frankfort First Assembly Church in Hodgenville, Ky. Pepper Science in Mass Communication, of God in Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. is attending the University of and Olson received a Bachelor JOSEPH McCoin is a preschool teacher Kentucky College of Dentistry, of Arts in Business Administration LOWE (’16) at Western Hills Learning Center. and his wife is a radiographer at with an emphasis in accounting. and SARAH McCoin works as a videographer University of Louisville Hospital. Mrs. Olson works at Drake HASCH (’16) for the Frankfort Plant Board Address: 201 Simpson Ave., University in the College of married on Dec. and as a sales associate at Apt 414, Lexington, KY 40504. Pharmacy and Health Sciences 31, 2016, at Staples. Address: 433 Email: [email protected]. as the administrative assistant Wildwood Country Club in Harrodswood Road, Apt. 1,
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CALEB QUEEN in North Carolina. Survivors She was 53. A cheerleader at Births (’16) and his include her sister-in-law, Mary Campbellsville College, Madison wife, CARMAN Campbell of Campbellsville; earned a degree in psychology at EDWARDS a niece, Janet Campbell Clark and Campbellsville College, attended MATTHEW QUEEN (’10, husband, Gerald, of Campbellsville; Eastern University and earned her MOORE (’08) M ’15), announce great nephew, CHRISTOPHER teaching certificate and master’s and his wife, the birth of a daughter, Reagan CLARK (’01) and wife, SHANNON degree while attending the ALINE ARAUJO Leigh Queen, Dec. 20, 2016, in THOMAS CLARK (’02, M ’04); University of Louisville and Indiana MOORE (M ’08), Lebanon, Ky. She weighed 8 one great-great nephew, Cameron University Southeast. She taught announce the pounds and 21 inches. Queen is a Thomas Clark; one great-great math and social studies at River birth of their first child, Maya world geography teacher at niece, Blair Campbell Clark and Valley Middle School in Elizabeth Moore, on March 25, McEachern High School in Powder many other relatives and friends. Jeffersonville, Ind., until her 2016. The Moores are both music Springs, Ga. Mrs. Queen is staying Burial was in Saloma Cemetery. illnesses forced her to take educators and professional home with Reagan at the present. disability. She is survived by her musicians in the Dallas/Ft. Mrs. Queen was a former data SAM husband, Rick; daughter, Danielle Worth area. Moore is the son specialist in the Office of Student UNDERWOOD (Cody); grandchildren, Hadleigh of DR. JIM MOORE, professor Records at Campbellsville (’64) died Feb. and Ryder; daughter, Tiffany and of music at CU, and NEVALYN University, and Queen was a 16, 2017, at grandchildren, Destany, Alexus MOORE, who is retired residence director for Broadway Bluegrass Way and Haylea; brothers, Lew (Cathy), from teaching in the CU Hall. Address: 805 Buffington Way, in Campbellsville, Tom (Emily) and Matt; her father, School of Music. Canton, GA 30115. Email: caleb. Ky. He was 86. He retired from Larry (Sue) and aunts, uncles, [email protected]. University of Louisville Hospital as nieces, nephews, cousins and CHRISTINA a Certified Cancer Registrar with friends. The body was cremated. MILLER KERN 38 years of service. He continued Memorial donations may be made (’10, M ’12) In Memoriam to work part time as a Certified to The Wounded Warrior Project and ANDREW Cancer Registrar in the cancer 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, KERN (a ’08) program at Taylor Regional Jacksonville, FL 32256. Rick announce the DR. BEULAH Hospital for another 14 years. Madison can be reached at 4512 birth of their first child, Lexington CATHERINE He was a member of the National Yellow Harbor St., Las Vegas, NV “Lexi” Harper Kern, Jan. 15, 2017. CAMPBELL Cancer Registrars Association, 89129. Email: [email protected]. Lexi was born at 8:45 p.m. at (’36) died The Louisville Cancer Registrars Norton Women’s and Children’s Nov. 12, 2016, Association (serving one term MICHAEL Hospital. She was 6 pounds, in Taylor County, as president) and affiliated with LYNN CONVER 11 ounces and was 19 inches Ky. She was 100. Her secret to the Kentucky Cancer Program. (’12) died Dec. long. Kern is a life enrichment a long life was “to make each He was a Korean War veteran 15, 2016, at his associate at Forest Springs day a wonderful day.” She was having served in the United States home. He was 27. Health Campus. Mrs. Kern is the a graduate of Campbellsville Junior Air Force. He was a 50-year member He was a member internal and digital communications College and Western Kentucky of the Lions Club and 38-year of Crescent Hill Baptist Church, administrator at UofL Physicians State Teachers College and spent member of Shepherdsville Lions a graduate of Campbellsville in Louisville. She is also the 45 years in the field of education. Club serving in various offices. University and had a natural ability former communications assistant She taught in Taylor County’s He was a recipient of Melvin to make others laugh. He loved in the Office of University rural schools, including Sunny Hill Jones Fellow and Finis Davis music and enjoyed singing; and Communications at Campbellsville (a one room schoolhouse); Boone Fellow. He was an active member had a passion for Batman. His University and former assistant Demonstration School, Boone, of Greensburg Presbyterian survivors include his father, editor of the Campbellsvillian. North Carolina; Westminster Church. He is survived by his Chris Conver (Niki), assistant Address: 11745 Tazwell Drive, College, New Wilmington, wife of 57 years, Helen Sandidge director of the Louisville Education Louisville, KY 40245 Email: Pennsylvania; and Appalachian Underwood; a step-sister, Bettye Center and associate professor [email protected]. State University, Boone, North Jane Underwood Rafferty, and her of theology; and his mother, Patti Carolina. In 1978 she was husband, Carroll, of Campbellsville; Brackney VanTreuren (Ron); his BRIANNA LEE promoted to full professor a step-brother, Robert Wilson siblings, Benjamin, James, Bryson, LEACHMAN and in 1981 was granted Underwood and his wife, Teressa, Erik, Kari, Braden and Aaron; (’11, M ’12) and emerita status, at the time of of Alabama, and step-nieces and grandmothers, Marion, Jo and her husband, retirement from Appalachian step-nephews. He bequeathed his Edie; along with many aunts, Patrick, announce State. She was passionate about body to the University of Louisville uncles, cousins, more friends the birth of their children’s literature and throughout School of Medicine. His wife can than can be counted and his first child, Ellis Michael Leachman, her career she collected children’s be reached at 100 Bluegrass Way, beloved cat, Clover. Memorial on Jan. 10, 2017, at Taylor Regional books and illustrations and gained Campbellsville, KY 42718. contributions may be made in Hospital in Campbellsville, Ky. He national recognition for her work Michael’s name to the Juvenile was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 conducting literature conferences TONYA Diabetes Research Foundation, inches long. He was born at 6:52 and workshops. Campbellsville CHERYL 11902 Brinley Ave., Ste. 100, p.m. They live in Lebanon, Ky. University has a collection of her GRIFFIN Louisville, Ky. 40243. The Email: [email protected]. children’s books in the university’s MADISON (’84) Convers may be reached at School of Education. She was a died July 1, 2016, 5443 Minor Lane, Louisville, KY member of the Alpha Gamma at Centennial 40219-3018. Email: cconver@ Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, N.V. campbellsville.edu.
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Campbellsville University’s Office of Physical Plant collected several donations of canned goods and food items for Taylor County’s Food Pantry. From left are: Front row — Jackie Emerson, DeAnna Caulk and Renee Marcum. Second row — Vernon Humphress, Betty Potter, Rhonda Wright, Shelley Phillips, Joey Ferguson, Mark Marcum and Chris Davis. Third row — Lori England, Alvin Humphress and Oscar Vaughn. Back row — Lloyd Wilds, Willie Bland, Terry Eastridge, Steve Morris and Jack Beard.
Ashli Schmidt Watts (’04), center, vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Larry Creason (’75), assistant professor of criminal justice, and Rita Slinker Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber of Creason (’74), director of student records, hold their grandson, Nehemiah, Commerce Jan. 12 at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. With her, at left, is Darryl at the president’s Christmas Open House. Nehemiah is the son of Trent Peavler, director of alumni relations, and Dr. John Chowning, executive assistant to Creason (’08), director of student activities at CU, and Sarah Borders the president for government, community and constituent relations, who was one Creason (’08, M ’12), resident director of Women’s Village K and women’s of Watts’ professors at Campbellsville University. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) area coordinator. (CU Photo by Tomomi Sato)
English as a Second Language students who completed the ESL program in December were from left: Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music, and Judy Front row — Seia Sano, Yunxi Zhao, Bujmaa Javzmaa, Yanming Lao, Chuyuan Mai, Xinmiao Feng and Lina Clark, part-time support assistant 1, talk during Wen. Back row — Jingze Xia, Asseta Sall, Irune Capri, Komlangan Giigli, Momo Arioka, Kun Wang and commencement. (CU Photo by Tomomi Sato) Yifan Zhai. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)
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Linkin’ Bridge members from left Ekoe Alexanda, Montre Davis, Shon China Lacy and Big Rome Kimbrough, perform at Campbellsville University in a Citizens Bank Christmas Concert to a packed house in Ransdell Chapel. The concert raised $13,500 for the university’s Scholarship Fund. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)