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HIGHER EDUCATION FEATURES Fitzhugh Hall Transforms...... 2 Let the Games Begin...... 9 Breaking New Ground...... 10 Presidents Leave Lasting Legacy . . . . 12 Bomgar Celebrates 10 Years ...... 15 Great to Work for...... 16 I am honored to sit in the chair that has been occupied by only three served more years as president (33 years), no president had a longer Track & Field...... 19 other men during the past 50 years at Belhaven University. This fall, connection with Belhaven than Newt Wilson—45 years as a student, DEPARTMENTS two of those leaders, Dr. Newt Wilson and Dr. Howard Cleland, went faculty member, dean, president and board member. Campus News home to be with the Lord. The third, Dr. Verne Kennedy, still serves When I first arrived at Belhaven, Howard Cleland opened his ...... 6 Sports News...... 18 on Belhaven’s Board of Trustees. heart and his history to help me—especially during my early years Alumni News...... 21 Newt Wilson and Howard Cleland were great advocates for when he was more active. As president he built significant buildings, Belhaven even in their retirements. Through these years, we have brought the school through an accreditation crisis and built the been able to “talk shop” on many occasions and I have learned from enrollment substantially. But I was impressed with how anxious he them much about Belhaven’s past and our heartbeat for the future. was to give all the credit away to others, and that was a good model “Dry Bones” performed at the Fall Dance Concert They shared with me the inside stories of some of the challenges to follow. He loved Belhaven—and he loved education in Jackson, in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center they faced as presidents. having come from the public school arena. There have been few Studio. educators in this state who could match the years of Howard’s • They shared dreams of both measurable successes and the investment in Mississippi education. unseen progress that mattered even more. Because these are different days, I cannot walk in the shoes of my friends Newt Wilson and Howard Cleland. But I can see their • They shared the backstory of their trials and burdens, and footprints nearly every day all across this campus. Every presidency is their response to challenges from shifting cultural pressures different because of the circumstances of the times. God was good to beyond their control. Belhaven to send these two wonderful presidents at times when their unique gifts were needed the most. Neither of them worried about ALSO ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, AND PINTEREST • They shared their deep love for students and their what others had done in the past or might do in the future. They commitment always to put students first—and the were wholly committed to fulfilling Galatians 6:4 “Be sure to do what complexities they faced of loving and caring for faculty you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having and staff, while still being their “boss.” done your work well, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.” I followed Newt Wilson in office, so I knew him the best. I took over his “in basket,” and we shared a wonderful collegiality that I Thank you Newt. will forever cherish. He was genuine through-and-through and never wavered in his support for the University—he even helped recruit Thank you Howard. the president that took his place. He was deeply committed to everything it meant for Belhaven to be a Christ-centered college, and “Well done, good and faithful servants.” his legacy was assuring that vision in every aspect of the school. I was especially honored that Newt Wilson joined our Board of Trustees on the 10th anniversary of his retirement. While Dr. Guy T. Gillespie

2 — BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 — 3 BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY’S “This building is a game changer for Belhaven and opens up a new level of quality education for our students.” —Calvin Wells Fitzhugh Hall Chairman of the Belhaven University Board of Trustees

When the devastating news that the east wing of Fitzhugh Hall was structurally unsound and would have to be evacuated immediately arrived in November of 2012, there was no way to know how the Lord would use this crisis to shape the University. However, as is the case in so much of life, what appeared to be a crushing blow to the Jackson campus became an immeasurable blessing. In only 18 months, Fitzhugh Hall’s east wing was demolished, rebuilt, renovated, upgraded and given a new purpose. Like a phoenix rising from the demolished rubble, Fitzhugh Hall is now complete and bursting with life as students fill its classrooms once again.

his building is a game changer for Belhaven and opens up a new level of “Tquality education for our students,” said Calvin Wells, Chairman of the Belhaven University Board of Trustees. President Roger Parrott noted, “We are already well known in so many areas, but with this building the sky is the limit for our science programs. God has been good to turn the tragedy of losing Fitzhugh into a significant opportunity for Belhaven’s future. I never imagined we could create a state-of-the-art science building that looks 100 years old, and do it with such careful stewardship. Those who know science are shocked at how much we were able to get for what we spent.” Over the summer, science faculty and student volunteers made the move from the Irby Complex building to the newly expanded east wing of Fitzhugh, which is now the home of the School of Science and Mathematics. These five programs of distinction—that include biology, chemistry, sports medicine, exercise science and mathematics—have put Belhaven on the map of universities that are recognized for excellence in the sciences. The science faculty members played a very active role in the planning and design of the new east wing, and it shows. They partnered with architects to determine how to best utilize every inch of space. One of the items on the top of their priority list was the procurement of modern lab and classroom equipment in order to give each student the best resources to learn. Their desire is to see students graduate with applicable skills as well as conceptual understanding through the hands-on use of research-grade technology and instrumentation.

2 — BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 — 3 (Right) The Organic Chemistry Lab is on the third floor of Fitzhugh’s east wing. The evacuation The School of Science and Mathematics hoods are used as a ventilation system that filters is one of a few programs in the area capable OUTSTANDING SCIENCE SCHOLARS out harmful gas when students are conducting of accommodating students with a variety of experiments. physical disabilities. Dr. Bishop points out EXCEL ON AND OFF CAMPUS Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor that all of the labs were designed to meet the most stringent Americans with Disabilities JEREMIAH REESE is a freshman who had the of Chemistry, is utilizing the new facility opportunity to begin his career in biology before to inspire his chemistry students. “The Act (ADA) requirements making Belhaven’s labs fully accessible to wheelchairs. he even stepped foot on a college campus. Reese, laboratory is spacious, clean, and completely a Brandon native, spent the summer before his modern with an abundance of high The building supports Belhaven’s environmentally conscious (green) science freshmen year at the University of Mississippi quality computational equipment and Medical Center (UMMC) researching catfish analytical instrumentation. Combined, programs and was built to meet requirements in energy saving. Lights are set on a timer immunology. He was among the youngest in the these facilities are used to enhance the program. “I was working in research at UMMC, experiences of students looking to pursue and turn off when no one is active in the building. Students can refill their water working specifically in microbiology,” said Reese. medical, dental, pharmacy or graduate “We were studying the catfish immune system and school or for those interested in going bottles at dispensers that give them a tally of the plastic waste eliminated from the what we were doing was working on treatments straight into the work force in teaching or for infectious diseases in the catfish.” According chemical and pharmaceutical industries,” environment. The west wing of Fitzhugh Hall to Reese this was the first step toward his road to said Dr. Bishop. He is also excited to see medical school. the investment that Belhaven has made in had no structural damage and is the last the area of fluorescence spectroscopy, a type remaining section of the original building. Faculty and staff have moved into the newly JAKOB ANDERSON is a junior with a double major in of study that measures molecules by using Dr. Robert Waltzer, Associate Professor conditions, and can manage the type of light, chemistry and mathematics who teamed up with Jackson State light. Dr. Bishop believes that this area of of Biology, appreciates the versatility of each hours of light per day, and temperature. renovated west wing. University Relations and Web Services are now on the bottom University’s Chemistry Department over the summer. Anderson, study connects most areas of modern science lab and classroom space that is moveable Students have already been conducting plant from Phoenix, Ariz., researched computational chemistry, and will enhance Belhaven’s new majors in and customizable, but he is more excited propagation research and experiments with floor with the academic Department of Communications. The Office of Alumni nucleic acid bases and newton metric equilibriums. “We did biochemistry and chemical physics. about some of the instrumentation the this new technology. more theoretical chemistry; it’s all based in math and physics, “Our Biology students have really biology department recently received. “We Many of the upgrades and and Development have made their home on the second floor and the Math Department so there is experimental data incorporated into the research,” enjoyed the use of our new Leica now have new measuring instrumentation modernizations in Fitzhugh are working said Anderson. His experience during his time gave him added microscopes,” said Dr. Paul Reese, Associate for physiology and neuroscience that can be “behind the scenes” and are not visible. The occupy a majority of the offices and classrooms on the third floor of Fitzhugh’s insight into computational chemistry as well as the other side Professor of Biology. “Some of our interfaced with computers. This will allow us building has three levels of filtered water of research that involves publishing, then presenting his findings microscopes have a camera mounted on them to stimulate and record nerves and conduct for conducting sensitive experiments as well west wing. The more than 100 year journey of to others. After Anderson earns his degree from Belhaven, he so we can hook the camera up to our 70 studies of muscles and the heart as well as access to a house vacuum system, gas plans to attend medical school. inch TV’s and have the whole class see the as EEGs and sleep measurements,” and compressed air. The facility also has Fitzhugh Hall is a reminder to all of us that incredible details inside of cells.” Students said Dr. Waltzer. the highest quality ventilation systems for the Lord can use us in many ways over our also have access to software that allows them Belhaven’s Genetics, Botany and Ecology purifying the air in the building. lifetime. While the latest use for Fitzhugh to save the image on a lab computer or their Laboratory has two Climatariums where was not in our plans, God’s better plans have own personal laptop for review later. students can grow plants under controlled reshaped Belhaven’s future. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS ARE BRIGHT HOPE FOR RWANDA’S FUTURE JEANNE ISHIMWE AND ANNE MUSHIMIYIMANA are both chemistry majors at Belhaven and are from Rwanda, Africa. Ishimwe and Mushimiyimana are two of six students at Belhaven that are part of Rwanda’s Presidential Scholar’s Program. The program identifies the best math and science students in Rwanda based on national examinations. They are then placed at various universities and colleges across the United States to get an education and go back to Rwanda to improve their country’s science infrastructure. Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor of Chemistry, said, “They are extremely active in all aspects of departmental life in that they are pursuing research as well as working as tutors in math and the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. It is our pleasure to get to work with such fantastic students who are excellent role models and genuine scholars.” Over the summer, they were given an internship with Jackson State University’s Chemistry Department. They researched the interaction between gold, diamond, and water molecules (Above) This first floor lab is the Dr. Al Chestnut Laboratory for Microbiology and Histology. (Right) Classroom on a DNA level. equipped with 70 inch LCD screens that allow students to see microscope image detail. Mushimiyimana comments, “It was a very good internship and gave me some great experiences and helped give me direction for my future.”

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BEST DR. REID BISHOP ONLINE PROGRAMS HONORED BY HEADWAE FOR VETERANS AWARD HEADWAE (The Higher Education 2013 Appreciation Day, Working for Academic ONLINE PROGRAM ADDS TWO EMPHASES TO Excellence) honored Belhaven’s Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor of Chemistry UNIVERSITY RANKS 12TH MASTER OF EDUCATION and Division Chair of Natural Sciences, for The Master of Education (MED) program The national board emphasis gives his contributions to promoting academic BEST ONLINE for Belhaven Online now includes an teachers a head start toward earning National excellence in higher education. emphasis in both technology and Board Certification—it does not lead to HEADWAE was established by the BACHELORS national board education. certification—but assists teachers who are State Council of Institutions of Higher These new online emphases from moving toward the process. The benefits of Learning and honors an outstanding faculty FOR VETERANS FORREST AND AME BERRY Belhaven’s MED program were added with national board are vast and can strengthen member from each member institution of the MAKE RED CROSS BUILDING GIFT elementary or secondary electives. Now practice, help students succeed, demonstrate Mississippi Association of Colleges. BY U.S. NEWS AND Belhaven Board Member Forrest Berry and his wife Ame have long held a passion for helping that these specialized graduate degrees leadership skills, help expand influence youth and young adults find ways to grow in their faith. “When you visit with Forrest and Ame, are available, teachers will be able to take and expertise, advance careers, provide WORLD REPORT leadership roles, become enriched and portability, offer higher salary potential and BELHAVEN OFFERS Belhaven University was ranked 12th for Best you quickly see that helping our younger generation develop a strong and abiding faith is what really drives them,” noted President Roger advanced in their learning and careers. enhance education. Candidates take nine Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans by Candidates enrolled in the online elective hours for a total of 12 hours to INTERCULTURAL U .S . News and World Report. Belhaven, as well Parrott. The option to purchase the former education graduate program will take nine focus on elements of the National Board for as the other colleges on this year’s list, has extra elective hours in technology. This will Professional Teaching Standards Five Core STUDIES DEGREE Red Cross Building on Riverside Drive Belhaven University continues to reach across taken steps to improve the higher education enable candidates to expand their expertise Propositions. gave Belhaven a wonderful opportunity the world and into other cultures and now offers experience for veterans. These new rankings in today’s technology and qualify them for a to seek the Berry’s support to expand a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. are designed to help veterans and people in computer applications endorsement. the armed forces find programs that best suit the University’s fast growing sports This new degree is a window of study their needs. administration degrees. The Berry’s loved into other cultures and how missions can “Our military professionals and military the vision of impacting today’s youth impact the world for the good. As intercultural veterans make tremendous sacrifices for our through training up Godly coaches and BIBLICAL STUDIES EXPANDS studies majors, students will learn subjects country,” noted Vice President of University athletic administrators. “Christian coaches like anthropology, language acquisition Advancement Kevin Russell. “We want to do can impact today’s youth in ways that shape BACHELOR, ASSOCIATE AND CERTIFICATE skills, comparative religions and surveys of Belhaven University now offers three new degrees. Students can earn their Bachelor, Associate, everything in our power to make furthering a young person’s life for the long-term. We globalization and culture. The other half or Certificate in Biblical Studies online or on-campus. Students who earn a degree through these their education as simple and as cost effective were in great need of a facility that allowed of study includes in-depth courses in Bible, us to expand our Christ-centered Sports programs can go into ministry positions that include working with children or youth, counseling, as possible. We love helping them succeed!” FORREST AND AME BERRY theology, urban ministry and tribal ministry. therapy, teaching, missions and more. Belhaven helps and supports military Administration offerings and to house our Dr. Kenneth Nehrbass, Assistant Professor The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is available online and on-campus and is an in-depth personnel in their goals for higher education football operations. Forrest and Ame’s love of sports and impacting youth for Christ made of International Studies, said, “The world is study and application of the Bible. Professors seek to establish a student’s understanding of the and makes attending more affordable by this a perfect fit,” added Dr. Parrott. becoming more and more cross-cultural. A Bible as their ultimate source of doctrine and guidance in life and ministry. The Associate of Arts providing the Yellow Ribbon Program as well The Berry’s generous $750,000 gift allowed the University to purchase and renovate the degree in intercultural studies is designed for in Biblical Studies is available online and on-campus and is for students who want to further their as grants and other incentives. Belhaven building that is located on Riverside Drive. “The building is perfectly situated on Riverside Drive students interested in the areas of international study in biblical ministry. This degree can lead to future studies of the Bible and is a gateway to a Online fits into the busy and mobile lifestyles to provide a wonderful location for both our sports administration courses and to provide a new missions or community development. Students Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. of military personnel and also provides a home for the Blazer Football offices and operations,” commented Vice President for Student can choose to add intercultural studies as A Certificate in Biblical Studies at Belhaven is only available on-campus and is an 18 flexible schedule for them to earn a degree. Affairs and Athletics, Scott Little. “This new facility is a tremendous answer to prayer and a a double major, so they can not only be valuable resource for our sports administration faculty, students, coaches and athletes.” credit hour program for students who desire practical knowledge of the Bible. Everything from equipped in their career skills, but able to serve interpretation and doctrine to ministry will give students a deeper understanding of the Bible. and make a difference anywhere in the world.”

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The tool on the iPhone and Android to gain speed and Belhaven University and the Department of “rare jewel” was their very first mobile game app try to collect orbs to get to the next level,” Athletics announced that Hal Mumme will called Rails, to be released by their video game said Harman. be the next Head Football Coach at a press development company called Cryogenic Studios. The team at Cryogenic Studios is currently conference held on January 21. Video footage Harman founded Cryogenic Studios when working on a video game called Lennie that will of the event can be found at www.belhaven. he was only a sophomore in October of 2011. be released on major console devices like Xbox edu/news. Mumme comes to Belhaven from Nelms shared Harman’s dream of a video game and PlayStation. Lennie is a video game Harman Southern Methodist University, where he development company then offered his services as thought up when younger and has always wanted to served as an Assistant Coach and Passing CEO and Art Director. The duo then recruited make. Harman comments,“Lennie was the catalyst Game Coordinator under Head Coach June other talented students to help with art and that got us to where we could start making other Jones in 2013. programming. games and have a video game development company. Scott Little, Vice President for Athletics and Student Life, presents Belhaven’s 6th football coach Hal Mumme a game jersey. “I heard for years Hal Mumme’s A team of Belhaven students and faculty have We were planning on Lennie being the launch into reputation as a football genius and Division I Kentucky, New Mexico State, tree, including current Washington State joined as contributors. Jon Tyson is a Belhaven the game world because we thought it would be a innovator,” said Belhaven University and Southeastern Louisiana. Mumme was Head Coach Mike Leach. faculty member who also works as their COO small, short and easy project, but Lennie has ended President Dr. Roger Parrott. “Then when I also the Head Coach at NCAA Division II “Everyone who knows football realizes and Art Director. Laura Joy VanDalen and Peter up being a bigger game that is requiring more time got to know him personally, I was amazed Valdosta State, Iowa Wesleyan (NAIA), and Coach Mumme is bringing excitement and Davis are both artists for Cryogenic Studios to produce.” at how what we as football fans see on the most recently McMurry (Division III and successful experience to our program,” said who graduated from Belhaven with visual art Nelms attributes much of their success to the field is just the tip of the iceberg of this now Division II). Belhaven Vice President for Athletics Scott degrees. Harman and Nelms also manage a education Belhaven has given them. “My thoughts remarkable coach and Mumme spent four seasons Little. “I’m also thankful for the shared team of programmers in Hattiesburg. on the creative process have been expanded by nearly leader. I am excited at McMurry and led the team vision we have for developing young men in Rails will be everything I learned at Belhaven from ideas class for our students, to a 27-16 record, including the arena of Christ-centered higher education released on iPhone with Dr. Wynn Kenyon to hearing Bob Pennebaker our players, and our three consecutive winning and championship athletics. We welcome Hal and Android devices talk about art for hours.” Harman adds,” For me it’s alumni, because seasons. Mumme resurrected and June to the Blazer family.” in 2014 and will be great to watch the things you learn in class become Belhaven football is a McMurry program that had their first legitimate real life experience. You go to class to learn about going to join the “Air- lost 13 consecutive games move toward a future, marketing and then you have to go out and actually Raid” and soar, with and had not had a winning THE complete with employees, do it. Being able to reinvest on what you are being Hal Mumme coming season for eight years prior to programmers, artists and taught is really great to see.” to be our head coach.” his arrival. In 2011, Mumme COACHING a multi-purpose building. Under the posted a 9-3 record with the coaching of Mumme, team and secured McMurry’s TREE SMU quarterback Hal Mumme with , quarterback for the first postseason victory since Numerous college head coaches are part Garrett Gilbert set , finalist of Hal Mumme’s coaching tree, either direct 1949 by beating Trinity in the assistants or second generation: multiple single game (1998) and number one overall selection in the first round of the Division III NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns (1999). and single season playoffs. Mike Leach (Washington State) records during the Mumme began his coaching career in (West Virginia) 2013 season. Gilbert racked up 635 yards the NAIA at Iowa Wesleyan in 1989 and led Art Briles (Baylor) of total offense against Temple, seventh the Tigers to the playoffs in 1991. In 1992, Kliff Kingsbury (Texas Tech) most in a game in NCAA history. Gilbert he moved on to NCAA Division II Valdosta (Valdosta State) also recorded single season school records, State and then to Kentucky in the SEC where Ruffin McNeill (East Carolina) second for most total offensive yards (3795), he coached Number One NFL Draft Pick Will Muschamp (Florida) second in passing yards (3528), and first in Tim Couch. In 1998, the Wildcats went 7-5 Chris Hatcher (Murray State) completions (335). As a team, the Mustangs and played in the Outback Bowl, becoming Dennis Roland (Belhaven, recorded 5,222 total yards with 4,097 of the first coach to take the team to a New Southeastern Louisiana) those yards coming through the air in 2013. Year’s Day bowl game since in (Belhaven, Mumme not only brings experience as 1951. He is the only coach in the modern era Southeast Oklahoma State) an assistant coach at the NCAA Division at Kentucky to beat Alabama and numerous I level, but has been a head coach at college head coaches’ are part of his coaching

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n April 2013, Belhaven University officials significance of leaders like Billy Graham, from their home countries. The upper level will Ialong with a delegation of Korean visitors Bill Bright, and Rick Warren. Belhaven is be a dynamic conference facility that can allow broke ground on an exciting new international overwhelmed to be the only university in variations of theatre style seating for 300. center. The Dr. Billy Kim International Center America that will have a building named in “We currently have 27 countries will be an 18,000-square foot facility located in honor of the global impact of Dr. Kim.” represented in our student body, and with this the center of campus and is projected to cost $4 Dr. Kim built an international media center named for Dr. Billy Kim, we expect million. The international center will be built network at Far East Broadcasting Company- that number to grow. It is important for us to to highlight the importance of global Korea where he serves as Chairman of the bring the world to Mississippi, so they can learn perspectives in higher education and to Board and he became the first Asian to serve as with us, and for us to learn from them. Every celebrate the relationship the University the president of the 40 million-member Baptist student’s education is enriched when they build has with South Korea. World Alliance. friendships with students from other regions of Dr. Kim is a broadcaster, pastor and The two-story international center will the world,” adds Dr. Parrott. influential speaker as well as an international be a home away from home for international Christian statesman who has advised former students and a hub of activity for the broader presidents of South Korea. campus. The lower level’s core function will “In the modern history of the Church, include diverse study, gathering and learning there have been few leaders who have had spaces. This level will also include a learning as much influence as Dr. Billy Kim,” said center for both the International Studies and President Roger Parrott. “Although not as English as a Second Language majors. The Judy well known in the United States, the ministry Kim Kitchen, named in honor of Dr. Kim’s of Dr. Kim in Asia has been of the scope and wife, will allow students to prepare special meals

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LEGACY growth. Upon his arrival in 1961, Belhaven over 80 percent of Belhaven’s faculty held Belhaven Remembers REMEMBERING DR. HOWARD CLELAND (1918-2013) offered only two degrees. Additional degree doctoral or equivalent degrees. Dr. Wilson Belhaven faculty and staff have many AND DR. NEWT WILSON (1942-2013) offerings were made available in art, science, also played a central role in the reversal of heartwarming memories of both Dr . Cleland and business and education by the end of his the university’s financial standing. During his Dr . Wilson . Please enjoy these few from our Legacy presidency in 1978. presidency, an operating deficit was retired of Learning Faculty whose tenure extended over Dr. Cleland had an intense love of and Belhaven enjoyed a balanced budget for both presidencies . the arts and sports. He supported music the last four years of his term. During his This past year, Belhaven lost two former presidents about the future of Belhaven and that was events by bringing world famous artists to tenure he also made it a priority to extend Dr. William Penn who were an integral part of what made the evident in the vigorous building program perform on campus and he was responsible Belhaven’s outreach in nontraditional Professor of Economics and Business University what it is today . Dr . Howard Cleland that began in 1961. Through his efforts, six for starting a literary series that brought in venues, with expanded course offerings for and Dr . Newt Wilson served faithfully, inspired major structures were built, changing the distinguished authors to speak to students. adult and evening students. lthough I did not know Dr. Cleland daily, and will be forever remembered as men who appearance and capacities of the college to a Late in life, he could still be found at When Dr. Wilson retired as president, Awhen he was President of Belhaven loved this university in the heart of Mississippi . more modern educational institution able to Belhaven athletic events and was inducted James W. Hood, Chairman of the Belhaven College, I did get to know him during his Dr . Cleland passed away in October 2013 accommodate the growth in enrollment and into the Belhaven Sports Hall of Fame for his Board of Trustees at the time, had this to say later years as a friend and strong advocate of at the age of 95 . Dr . Cleland diligently served student services. The six structures include: dedication to athletic excellence. about him, “Newt worked tirelessly for the “the Haven.” He was always asking me about LastingBelhaven for 17 years, making him the third Wells Hall, a men’s dormitory; Caldwell “Howard leaves a great legacy behind,” school he loved since he was a student here. how things were progressing at Belhaven, longest serving president . Dr . Wilson served for Hall, a women’s dormitory; the Heidelberg said Dr. Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven No person has served Belhaven with more and I could tell that special feeling he had nine years and is Belhaven’s ninth president . He Gymnasium; Robertson Hall, a second men’s University. “He was a wonderful Christian dedication and passion, and his leadership was always present. In addition, Dr. Cleland passed away at his home in April 2013 . Both dormitory; Warren A. Hood Library; and the leader who cared deeply for students, and has caused the college to experience one of was a rosarian who delighted in showing me supported the students, staff and faculty selflessly H. C. Bailey Student Center. invested his life in thousands. I’m glad that its highest enrollments in its history.” his roses. I was especially interested because and were committed to cultivating Belhaven’s In order to provide for a growing student now, in heaven, he can fully see the fruits of Through the leadership of Dr. Wilson, I had a few rose bushes of my own, and mission of preparing students academically and body and for an ambitious building program, his labor for the Lord.” Belhaven received regional and national enjoyed discussing the cultivation of roses spiritually . They both have left a lasting legacy . Dr. Cleland had to devote much effort to the recognition for its accomplishments. At with a man of his expertise. college’s financial growth. He was responsible The Wilson Years the time, Belhaven was named to the John The Cleland Years for growing the school’s annual budget from Dr. Wilson’s enthusiastic love for Belhaven Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for r. Wilson was the first man I interviewed Dr. Howard Cleland’s 16-year success as a $346,528 to more than two million dollars was evident from his first day as a Belhaven Character Building Colleges, and received Dwith before being asked to apply for a school administrator both at Bailey Junior by the end of his tenure. Part of the increase student to his last day on this earth. Since the rating of “competitive plus” by Barron’s faculty position at Belhaven. I had come to High School and at Murrah High School came from the student population, which his arrival as a freshman in 1960, he filled Profiles of American Colleges. U .S . News and Jackson for the annual Reformed Theological made him a unanimous choice by the tripled during his presidency. more roles with Belhaven than anyone in World Report also recognized Belhaven as an Seminary board meeting (in Clinton) as a Belhaven Board of Trustees to assume the Also during his tenure, a significant its history. During his 45 years at Belhaven, Outstanding Southern Liberal Arts College. representative of my church in Baltimore, Belhaven Office of President duties on change in church relations happened in June he served in such positions as student body “I thank God for the wonderful life of Md. Newt stressed the importance of applying July 1, 1961. 1972, when the Synod of Mississippi turned president, director of Christian ministries, our friend Newt Wilson,” said Dr. Roger intellectual principles in the classroom in a The first day he took office he over all titles to Belhaven property (land and academic dean, professor of Christian Parrott. “It hurts to imagine him no longer Biblical framework, and that really impressed proclaimed that the college would provide a buildings) to the college’s Board education, dean of students, executive vice walking this campus, being at football games me. He helped Belhaven through a difficult balanced educational program with special of Trustees. president for administration and finally and being our first champion for Belhaven period of declining enrollment in the area (Top) Dr. Cleland with student body representatives. emphasis on academic excellence and One of Dr. Cleland’s greatest president. University. Everyone who loves Belhaven is of traditional students in the late 1980’s and (Bottom) Miss Frances Tamboli, Director of Public Christian principles. He quickly recognized contributions included Belhaven’s Dr. Wilson was the second alumnus to significantly better off because of Newt. Even early 1990’s due to declining high school Information and Dr. Wilson preparing for hot air the need to expand facilities, increase accreditation through the Southern take the role of president at Belhaven. In if you didn’t know him, you can see his hand- balloon ride from the athletic bowl. graduates. He was also at the forefront of the enrollment and faculty and institute a faculty Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). June 1986, he stepped into his leadership prints all over this campus and in the lives of development of the Adult Studies Program in retirement program. He also brought in many young professors to role with lofty goals and eager anticipation, thousands of Belhaven alumni.” Business Administration for working adults Dr. Cleland’s leadership was noted make Belhaven’s academic standing stronger but with numerous hurdles to overcome. His which contributed greatly to the college’s as being quite enthusiastic and optimistic and invested in the university’s long-term nine-year term saw enrollment grow from financial stability and influence.” just over 600 students to 1,000. By 1995,

12 — BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] [ WWW.BELHAVEN.EDU ] BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY TARTAN / 2014 ISSUE 1 — 13 Dr. Joseph M. Martin Bettye Quinn CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Professor of Christian Ministries Associate Professor of Education CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Chair of the Biblical Studies and Ministries Director of Elementary Education BOMGAR omgar, the leader in remote support solutions and fter Dr. George Hunsberger left Belhaven for e got our first SACS accreditation under Dr. Bone of the nation’s fastest growing companies, AWestern Seminary, Helen and I applied for WCleland. When the SACS committee came to began at Belhaven University and returned to the the position that opened up. Through Dr. Wilson’s visit, they were meeting in the cafeteria and a fire started campus celebrating their 10-year anniversary, and to support, we were hired as a couple to fill that one in the basement. No one was hurt in the fire, but the kickoff the Bomgar Across America Tour. Belhaven position. We had always worked together, and he saw committee had to leave. So Dr. Cleland invited them to University was the first of 45 stops to colleges and the value of that, and was gracious enough to make his home and it had been raining for several days and universities around the country. “We made Belhaven room for both of us (though that was very unusual). Dr. they were sitting in his den and all of a sudden water the first stop on the Bomgar Across America Tour Wilson, in all the years I knew him, was always the same fell through the roof into the lap of the Chairmen of because it’s where I took the first steps in building courteous, thoughtful, humble person I first met when the SACS committee (Dr. Wes Busbee). We were still Bomgar more than a decade ago,” said he was a Belhaven student needing a place to stay for a accredited, but it was through fire and flood the Lord Joel Bomgar, Founder and CEO. conference. He never played the role of ‘the head man,’ made Belhaven an accredited institution! Belhaven students, faculty and Bomgar but was rather the friend who needed a friend. He was, employees, along with Governor Phil Bryant, in every situation I saw him in, the same leader who led r. Wilson was a true counselor who would listen commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the by example, not by flaunting authority. Dto and work with students. I think the students Belhaven-born company, complete with birthday cake, realized that he was an advocate to the administration if balloons, live music and giveaways. “Belhaven is where there were any problems in those days. I learned the fundamentals of running a business Dr. Alfred Chestnut One time, they wanted to raise money for the and met my co-founders and many future co-workers, Professor of Biology alumni house and I made three huge cans of cheese making it a key ingredient in my company’s success.” straws and the men got in a biding war over them. Newt President Roger Parrott noted, “When Joel came to Belhaven in the fall of 1980 and there were outbid them all and paid $800 for my cheese straws. So started this business on our campus, we thought it was I four of us that met together once a week and Newt I felt compelled all my life to make him cheese straws a way for him to get through school, but his vision and was one of them. He had a heart for the gospel. He also every time he visited Jackson. He used to joke that as determination grew his dream into one of the South’s had a heart for racial reconciliation, which everyone one long as I made him cheese straws I still had a job. leading companies. We are incredibly proud of them knew. Right off the bat I met with the group from Voice He was the quintessential Belhaven person. He and, along with Joel, are thrilled that a large percentage of Calvary and Newt was the one that brought them to knew Belhaven from every angle. of his employees are also Belhaven graduates.” this campus. Dr. Wilson’s greatest contribution was that he Bomgar’s orange bus was not hard to miss as it He took over the presidency at a very difficult wanted to be sure that Belhaven maintained and traveled coast-to-coast with the purpose of promoting time. He cried out to the Lord as the one he saw as the enhanced the Christian World and Life View. He higher education and teaching students about leader and in a sense the head of this university. Newt brought in new faculty for this very purpose. information technology and the company. The tour pulled this university through some very difficult years. I If they were here today I know that Dr. Cleland ended at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in appreciated his love for Jesus Christ. I appreciated both would be pleased we have so many businessmen and Anaheim, Calif., which is the premier conference for he and Becky as they both ministered to students and artist out in the world representing Belhaven. higher education technology. this campus as a whole.” Dr. Wilson would be glad to know that we have so many The Bomgar bus featured hands-on interactive preachers and missionaries out in the world sharing demos and a chance for students to meet with Bomgar only knew Dr. Cleland years after he had left the gospel.”. technical experts. Bomgar has helped more than 600 I Belhaven. I came to know him well during the last college and university IT organizations make tech 5 to 6 years of his life when he was in a Sunday school support easier. In addition, Bomgar’s remote support class that I frequently taught at First Presbyterian product has improved technology operations for Church. His instant rapport with people was obvious 7,500 customers in 65 different countries worldwide. then and I knew that had existed throughout his life. The company has greatly expanded its domestic When he was with you, you were the only one there. He and international presence with offices in Jackson, loved people and people loved him in return. Atlanta, Washington D.C., London, Paris and Singapore.

(Top) Governor Phil Bryant was in attendance with President Roger Parrott to open the celebration that marked the 10-year anniversary of Bomgar Incorporated with founders (middle) Joel Bomgar, Nathan McNeill and Patrick Norman in front of the company’s tour bus (bottom) that traveled across American to 45 select colleges and universities.

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Belhaven University ranked as one of the Dr. Donald Hubele, Associate Professor my recollection, this is the highest score of top 97 colleges to work for in the nation, of English and Chair of the Belhaven any faculty group in our survey’s history.” according to a survey by The Chronicle of English Department, paints a picture of the The Chronicle of Higher Education based its Higher Education. University’s uniqueness. “Belhaven is one “Best Colleges to Work For” award on 12 sets Based on Belhaven’s outstanding of the most culturally, socially, racially, and of criteria, ranging from confidence in senior performance in the survey, The Chronicle economically diverse Christian schools in leadership to job satisfaction. Belhaven was of Higher Education further designated the North America. This is indicative of our named to the Honor Roll of best colleges by University in its top tier as an Honor Roll entire campus operation: faculty applauding excelling in the following categories: institution. A distinction shared by only the efforts of maintenance crews; coaches, • Professional/Career-Development Programs 42 other colleges and universities around housekeeping staff, students, administrators, • Teaching Environment the country and one of only three Christian and faculty–collectively cutting a wide swath • Job Satisfaction and Support and private universities in the southeast. of enriching diversity.” • Work/Life Balance According to President Roger Parrott, Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor of • Confidence in Senior Leadership Belhaven’s culture is what sets the university Chemistry, contrasts Belhaven with other • Department-Chair Relationship apart. “We hire highly gifted people who schools. “As a newer faculty member and • Respect and Appreciation have a passion for our mission, and then having worked at other colleges, the level • Tenure Clarity and Process we give our faculty and staff the freedom to of involvement and support at Belhaven “In higher education, faculty and staff do what God has called them to do. This University instantly struck me. We all share can chew up much time and energy in makes for a winning formula. Unlike most a common vision to support each other. meaningless committees and on tension-filled of higher education, we do not build policies That ultimately gives our students a deeper politics,” Parrott said. “We have created a and procedures to restrict creativity. Instead, learning experience,” said Bishop. culture that minimizes those issues so our we free our employees to be used by God to Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Chair of team can focus their energy outward and contribute to our vision as a Christ-centered the Communication Department, attributes toward the students, rather than inward university.” Belhaven’s success to the faculty, staff and toward the process. This type of culture takes A random sample of Belhaven’s 370 full- administration, and their focus on the many years to build because higher education time employees were anonymously surveyed by University’s goals and objectives. “I think has grown dependent on normal structures, The Chronicle of Higher Education for the study. much of it is our Christian mission and our but we have many faculty and staff who want Bob Pennebaker, Associate Professor of Art Worldview Curriculum. In terms of our to come here simply because we operate so and Chair of the Belhaven Art Department, mission as professors, we are teachers first, differently.” said, “What makes Belhaven a great to place to and we definitely put our students first,” said The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great work for are the people: students, faculty, and Hayes-Anthony. Colleges to Work For” program is in its staff. Within the entire Belhaven family, there Commenting on Belhaven’s distinction, sixth year and has become one of the largest is a genuine and authentic love and passion for Dr. Al Lopez, president of the polling and most respected workplace-recognition what we are doing here.” organization, reported, “Perhaps the most programs in the country. remarkable result from our perspective is the scores that represent your faculty. Based on

A cross-section of faculty and staff that use their distinct talents to fulfill Belhaven’s mission: (BACK LEFT TO RIGHT) Greg Hawkins—Dean of Student Life, Dr. Wes Busbee—Professor and Chair of the History and Political Science Department and Division of Humanities, Levi Patton—Head Coach Men’s and Women Tennis, Danny White—Assistant Football Coach, Dr. Robert Waltzer—Professor of Biology, (FRONT LEFT TO RIGHT) Dennis Varner—Maintenance, Song Xie—Associate Professor of Music, Modice Croom—Senior Admission Advisor, Sherry Collins—Director of Accounting, Dr. Melissa Hause—Dean of the Honors College, Rik Tice—Server Manager, Dr. Howard Bartee, Jr.—Assistant Professor and Chair of Sports Administration

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BELHAVEN BLAZERS BELHAVEN MOURNS SEASON TRACK & FIELD THE LOSS OF COACH WRAP-UPS WILLIE HEIDELBERG “The Rich’s gift will Belhaven University and the Department of Athletics are mourning the loss MEN’S SOCCER Belhaven has The Belhaven men’s allow us to launch a sport already recruited its of assistant football coach Willie Heidelberg. Coach Heidelberg, who was in which will have a dramatic his 15th season at Belhaven as an assistant coach, was found deceased at his soccer team wrapped up first track and field the 2013 season in the eginning in the 2013- impact on campus, similar to athlete, Josh Reed, for home on October 16, 2013 of an apparent heart attack. our 1998 “It is hard to imagine Belhaven football without Willie,” said Dr. first week of December B2014 academic year, the inaugural season. at the NAIA National Belhaven University will decision Reed is from Clinton, Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University. “He’s been there since to launch the beginning, and has been a voice of significance in the life of every Championships with compete in track and field Miss. and spent last a 2-1 double overtime on a regional and national a football season at the University Belhaven football player. I always knew we could lean on Willie because program…track he honored the Lord in everything he did as he cared for our players– loss to eventual national level. The Belhaven Men’s and of Louisiana Monroe champion Martin and field will be he was a winner every single day.” EDUARDO CRUZ Women’s Track and Field teams before transferring Methodist College in the will face off against colleges and a game changer,” to Belhaven. Reed “I had the privilege of being coached by Coach Heidelberg as well as said Dr. Parrott. WILLIE HEIDELBERG having him as a close colleague over the past five years,” Belhaven head round of eight. Belhaven has now made two universities in the Southern States prepped at Wingfield straight appearances in the round of eight and Athletic Conference (SSAC) and the Since the High School where coach Joe Thrasher said. “He is a man who lived out his faith. His passion for football was only Rich’s commitment, second to his love for Christ. He is a man who leaves an incredible legacy behind and who will advanced to the round of 16 for four straight National Association of Intercollegiate he placed first in high seasons. The Blazers ended the 2013 campaign Athletics (NAIA). Belhaven is researching jump at South State, continue to have an impact on lives long after his time on earth.” potential site and design DAVID RICH Heidelberg began his career with the Blazers in 1999, coaching the running backs and with an overall record of 16-7-1 after claiming Dr. Roger Parrott, Belhaven was second in high the national championship in 2012. University President, noted that the vision options for a comprehensive athletics and sports jump at State, and wide receivers and served as running backs coach this year. Prior to arriving at Belhaven, Coach complex. Until those plans are complete, Belhaven Heidelberg served 25 years (1973-1998) as a coach and teacher at Murrah High School in Jackson. Belhaven’s success on the field was to begin a track and field program had been earned a 12th place recognized at the national level with a number in the works for several years, but did not Vice President for Athletics Scott Little has developed finish at high school During his tenure with the Mustangs, Coach Heidelberg coached football, track and basketball, a strategic partnership with Jackson Preparatory School with two years coming as head football coach and 14 years as head track coach. eight ranking in the Postseason NAIA take flight until a substantial lead gift from nationals along with Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, recently announced Belhaven University board member David to serve as an interim training location for the track and a 10th place finish Coach Heidelberg was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a field student-athletes. As a part of the partnership, Belhaven letterman running back for the Golden Eagles during the 1970 and 1971 seasons. On October by the national office. This edition of the Rich and his wife Lorry allowed the at Junior Olympics poll also marks the 49th straight time that University to accelerate the launch. athletes will be available to assist with Prep’s Track and Field during his four year 17th 1970, Heidelberg helped lead Southern Mississippi to a 30-14 upset victory over Archie program. Little added, “Will Crosby and the administrative Manning and the fourth ranked Ole Miss Rebels. Heidelberg also played football at Pearl River Belhaven has been ranked in the top 25. Parrott added that Rich, who has career. Belhaven’s Eduardo Cruz was an NAIA served on the Belhaven Board since leadership at Jackson Prep have been very helpful to assist us in this “I am extremely Community College (1968-1969). He is a member of the Pearl River CC Sports Hall of Fame. early stage of our program development, as they clearly understand “Coach Heidelberg was a humble man of few words but with a life of untold impact,” said 2nd Team All-American selection. Cruz, a 2009, was quick to catch the excited to have Josh be senior mid-fielder from Sao Paulo, Brazil, led vision for adding track to the and model the unique role the first Student-Athlete Belhaven Vice President for Athletics, Scott Little. “He is an example to us all of how “to serve, of athletics in the educational development of students.” not to be served.” Belhaven in just about every offensive category University’s 14 athletics to join the Belhaven in 2013. Cruz ended the year with nine goals offerings. Belhaven Department of Athletics hired Caleb Snyder as the head Blazers Track and Field THE NAIA THINKS including two game winners, six assists, and 24 coach of the Blazers track and field program. “I see a lot of potential to program,” said points. Cruz wrapped up his two year career build a strong track and field program, and my goal is to be Snyder. “Plain HE’S THAT GOOD at Belhaven with 15 goals, 13 assists, and 43 competitive at the national level. The most important part of and simple, Josh Chris Good, a left handed pitcher for the points in 48 games played. developing a new program is to start with a strong foundation is a fit here. He is Belhaven baseball team, was named to the Both Cruz and Rodrigo Suarez were of hard working, Christ-centered athletes, who understand their a great guy with a 2014 NAIA Baseball Preseason All-America honored by the National Soccer Coaches role in the classroom, so this first recruiting class will be extremely desire to succeed Team. Good, a native of Forney, Texas, led the Association of America with selections to the important. I’m excited to see what God has planned for this program in his academics, Blazers pitching staff with a 14-3 record and was a 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire NAIA Men’s and this University,” said Snyder. in life, and in mainstay in the weekend starting rotation in 2013. All-South Region Team. Cruz was named to Snyder arrives at Belhaven from Brewton-Parker College where he track and field. Good, who will be a junior for the Blazers the first team while Suarez was picked for the served as the head coach for track and field and cross-country programs On top of that, he in 2014, finished the 2013 campaign second second team. during the 2012-2013 seasons. Snyder is no stranger to building a program is a hard-working in the NAIA for most wins (14) and paced “It was a challenging season for us from the ground up, as he lead the Barons first ever track and field teams. individual with a the Blazers with a 2.18 ERA. Good fired five because we played one of the toughest Snyder’s other previous collegiate coaching stop was at Montreat College in North heart for Christ, shutouts and worked 10 complete games in 16 Carolina where he was an assistant track and field coach before being named as the CHRIS GOOD schedules in the country and we got the and I look total starts in 2013. In his 18 overall appearances, opposing teams’ best effort every time we took school’s head coach. forward to the Good accumulated 103.1 innings and allowed just 31 runs on 89 hits with 51 strikeouts. Opposing the field,” said Belhaven Head Coach Brian Snyder was born in Zaire, Africa and was raised in a missionary family before they opportunity I hitters were held to a .237 batting average. relocated to Winnebago, Ill. in 1996. Snyder graduated from Winnebago High School in McMahon. “I couldn’t be more proud of the CALEB SNYDER have to coach him team for getting back to the round of eight at 2005 before moving on to Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa. Snyder was a member and watch him the national tournament.” of the Ashford track and field team and graduated in 2010 with a degree in Sports develop over the next few years.” and Recreation Management.

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the team, 17 games. Morgan Ogale ’s JACQUELINE MOREAU Friday, September 20, was a historic day for Belhaven but Zorzoli’s and Ashley Ventura, both 50(’58), is a children’s book author, Athletics, as the dream of a lighted soccer stadium became fondest seniors, rounded out mother of 3 sons, grandmother of 4, and a reality in the Athletic Bowl. Installed in August, the lights memory from Belhaven’s postseason awards great-grandmother of 3! provide the men’s and women’s soccer teams with a more the 2013 by being named to the SSAC convenient place for games and practice as well as a night campaign All-Academic Team. ’s NORMAN A. BAGBY, JR. (’62) time venue for student events. came on an Belhaven now will 60is serving as Assistant Pastor and In all, 84 lights on four 70-foot poles were early October say goodbye to its eight Pastor to Senior Adults at First Presbyterian installed in the bowl that provide TV quality night in New seniors and shift the focus Church, Hattiesburg, Miss. While he lighting but with no bleed over into the Orleans. On to the upcoming season. is nearing retirement, he and Fran are residential community. a night that Sabillon wasted no time, renovating a house in Biloxi. Fran retired last President Roger Parrott remarked, “We are she was asked having already signed three year from nursing after almost 50 years. extremely thankful for the gifts and planning of to play out incoming freshman in former soccer player David Dausman and board of her typical November. CLARICE TOWNES MILLER (’62) has member Jim Bateman. The new lights are a defensive GABRIELLA ZORZOLI “We knew our conference published a book with a group of ladies tremendous addition to the athletic bowl.” position, would be tough, but we entitled Spurred by Grace, Bound by Love . Head Soccer Coach Brian McMahon Zorzoli found a way to record six digs, also know how close we were to breaking These are stories of women from different added, “The lights are incredible. surpassing the previous school record by through,” Sabillon said. “We have a core backgrounds and denominations who have They provide a new three. The Germantown, Tenn., native now group that is dedicated to building this team, gathered to spur one another on “toward love dimension to our facilities stands alone in that category with a total so we now have to find dynamic players to and good deeds” for thirty-five years. which the entire campus 1,845 career digs. help us continue improving.” will enjoy.” “We will miss the talent and leadership VERNE AND MARTI KENNEDY (’63) of our three seniors, but we are poised CROSS COUNTRY celebrated 50 years of marriage. to make sure we are building a winning The Belhaven cross country teams finished tradition,” Dee said. “We will hit the off another successful campaign in 2013. MARY MOJICA (’65) spends most of her recruiting trail hard, add depth to our The runners fought through injuries and team time at the Toccoa-Stephens County Animal Shelter taking photos of the animals to go FOOTBALL four touchdowns of his own, while Lamiquell VOLLEYBALL SEASON group and strive to compete for an SSAC adversity over the course of the four-month Championship next fall.” season but continued to get better with in newspapers and on Pet Finder.com She The Belhaven Football team entered 2013 Roberts recorded 471 yards and five scores. In their first season under the direction of each race. is satisfied knowing that she has helped save surrounded by preseason excitement, Defensively, the Blazers recorded 12 new head Coach Justin Dee, the Belhaven WOMEN’S SOCCER The Blazer women finished 11th out of the lives of more than 500 animals since the including a top 25 national ranking. While interceptions as a team, led by Brennan Volleyball team finished with an 8-22 The Belhaven Women’s Soccer team began 12 teams in the SSAC Championships. Junior shelter opened in February. the Blazers were favored to win the Mid- Dunklin’s four. Darius Wren was the lone overall record, including a 2-12 mark in the the season with a perfect 6-0 record in non- Chloe Brown paced the Blazers in all but one South Conference’s Western Division, a Blazer defender who was able to take one Southern States Athletic Conference. The conference play, the best start in program race this season. Brown’s time of 22:24 at the LYDIA MUELLER (’65) retired after 27 years slew of injuries derailed those dreams, and back for a touchdown, a 35 yard return. 2013 squad claimed just three seniors and history. The team went on to post a 9-8 Martin Epps Classic was her best of the regular of teaching. The last five years she served as a Belhaven finished with a 3-8 overall record. Wren also finished as Belhaven’s leader in a lone junior, while nine underclassmen season record that included a 3-8 mark in the season. Brown topped that time with a 20:36 Dyslexia Reading Teacher in El Paso, Texas. Belhaven planned for the ground game tackles, totaling 81 for the season. Freshman received significant playing time early in their Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). in the SSAC Championships. to be a major factor in their offense, so it Alonso Acosta gave his team a boost on collegiate careers. “We know there were things we could The Blazer men finished 8th out of 11 JOHN ROLLO (’68), and wife CLAUDIA should come as no surprise that 16 Blazers special teams, hitting 12 of his attempted 13 “I didn’t know what type of team we have done better, and missing the playoffs teams in the SSAC Championships. The team (’71), just completed 40 years of involvement received carries this season. Rashad Wynes field goals with his longest coming from 42 would have, but being surrounded by such was a huge letdown,” Head Coach Josue was without junior Thorburn McGee for the in foreign missions. They began in 1973 highlighted the rushing carousel with 456 yards out. awesome young ladies was unexpected,” Sabillon said. “It was a season full of ups and better part of the season. After finishing with with Wycliffe Bible Translators (WBT) yards and four touchdowns. Because of Ten Blazers earned Mid-South Dee said. “We were able to develop an downs, but overall, I am very proud of the a time of 17:12 in the Mississippi College before the Presbyterian Church in America the injury bug, each of Belhaven’s three Conference postseason awards, highlighted atmosphere of competitiveness without losing way these girls played.” Season Opener and a 17:59 in the Loyola was formed. In l975 they joined Mission quarterbacks received multiple starts. Senior by offensive lineman Matt Hall and corner the feeling of being a family.” Isabelle Granlund took over as Belhaven’s Wolfpack invitational, McGee was plagued to the World (MTW) and returned to the Ian McGinnis emerged as the primary passer Justin Mims being named as All-Conference Individually, senior Brittany Ammons primary goalkeeper early in the season and with injuries until the final race of the year. Philippines with MTW and WBT to serve for late in the year, completing 53 percent of his selections. Fred Smith, Kenyon, Patrick of Amarillo, Texas paced Belhaven’s offense went on to collect 74 saves and 3 shutout Freshman Doug Mumme had an nine more years. Their three children were passes and surpassing 1200 yards in the air. Wilson, Alonso Acosta and Darius Wren with 223 kills in her final season. In her first victories. At season’s end, she earned a spot on impressive start to his collegiate career. born in the Republic of the Philippines. In In addition, he connected on 12 touchdown were all named to the second team in the season as a full-time setter, junior Alyson the SSAC’s All-Freshman team for her efforts. Mumme led the Blazers in all but one race 1985 they were asked to stay and serve in the strikes, including a long of 72 yards. same category. Wilson, Darrell Williams, Plyler finished 2013 with 492 assists to lead Freshman forward Fran Glenny paced this season. Mumme recorded a 21st place home office of MTW and have been there On the receiving end, senior Justin Robert Hannah and Cal Cherry were all the team. Senior Katherine Owen ended her the Blazers’ attack-minded offense with ten finish in the SSAC championships with a time ever since. Currently, John is the director of Kenyon led a group of 15 Blazers that caught named to the MSC’s All-Academic Team. Blazer career with 491 digs, a new career high. goals en route to an All-SSAC nomination. of 27:14. Sophomore Ben Storment finished recruiting, though he has also served as an passes in 2013, including six that found the Belhaven now will focus on the 2014 season Senior Gabriella Zorzoli contributed Ashley Harber also received a nomination with his best time of 28:32 in the SSAC International Director for Asia, Europe and end zone. Kenyon ended his final season and hit the recruiting trail with hopes of arguably the most complete season of any after scoring five times and starting in all Championships. Africa over the years. at Belhaven with 661 yards and five scores. rebounding from 2013. Blazer, tallying 192 assists and 361 digs. Both Deuce Coon followed with 481 yards and numbers were good enough for second on

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EUGENE DICKEY (’68) retired in June of ’s SULA WALTERS-WILLIAMS Grayson Goodman on September 14, 2013. County Christian School, Duquesne DENITA JONES (’03, ’09) is currently a Deceased 2013 from Warner Electric / Altra Industrial 90(’94) married Joseph Lyman Luke joins siblings Geneva (4) and Peter (2). University, and Geneva College. 3rd Year Ph.D Candidate in Public Policy & Motion Corporation after 34 years of service Williams, III on October 6, 2012. The MICHELLE ROLL (’03) and her husband Administration at Jackson State University THE CLASS OF 1942 as National Account Manager. He has couple reside in Lucedale, Miss. Jacob, are pleased to announce the birth of JANET TAYLOR-PERRY (’06) published (2013-2014) and Dwight Eisenhower membersROSE TOWNSEND from recently had the wonderful addition of two their first child, Sadie Ann Roll, born May her first novel, Lucky Thirteen. It is available Transportation Fellowship Recipient. POSEY WIDEMAN grandchildren, Peyton and Karley! MATTHEW NASEKOS (’95) and his fam- 31, 2013. online, at area bookstores and directly from ily recently moved north of Houston, Texas. the author. Signings coming up! REX BRADSHAW (’11), a history/creative THE CLASS OF 1943 JOHN M. WARREN, JR. (’68) was Matthew is serving as the Director of THE NAN PEYTON MCNATT (’04) and her writing honors graduate, recently graduated BARBARA BRINSON honorably retired as a pastor in Warrior W!LD with Carolina Creek Christian Camps husband Matthew welcomed their second JUSTIN PIERCE (’06) is now the Recreation from George Mason University with a Master’s THERESE MILLER Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in America, — a summer camp and conference center child, Simeon Cole McNatt, on September Supervisor with the City of Pensacola. in History. At the end of November he and JEAN MOLING effective July 1, 2013. reaching over 30,000 people each year with 11, 2013 at 11:45 a.m. He was 7 lb. 15 oz. He is also Head Basketball Coach at B.T KIRSTEN CALLAHAN (’12), an English/ the gospel of Jesus Christ. and 20.5 inches long and joins his older Washington High School in Pensacola, Fla. creative writing honors graduate, were wed in THE CLASS OF 1952 ’s JOHN BOLES (’75) and his sister, Opal Rose McNatt. They reside in Justin and his wife Devin, are expecting their a ceremony presided over by Dr. Don Hubele. ELTA LIVINGSTON wife, Jan, celebrated 31 years of SARAH (DAVIS) BENTON (‘98), and her Marseilles, Ill. third child in March. 70 THE CLASS OF 1959 marriage last June and are in ministry at husband Todd, have recently relocated to DEMARCUS AKEEM SUGGS (’11), who JAMES MANER First Presbyterian Church in Camden, Ala. Hattiesburg, Miss. Todd is a pediatrician WILL MORGAN (’04) has served as an graduated with a BFA in Dance is dancing with Hattiesburg Clinic while Sarah is still Their older son, David, is a manager in historian at the Mississippi Department of professionally with the Dayton Contemporary THE CLASS OF 1960 homeschooling their four children: Elise (8), Montgomery, while their younger son, Jeff Archives and History for over eight years. Dance Company in Dayton, OH. FRANKLIN MCCRAVEN (16) is enjoying Wilcox Academy. Lainey (6), Cade (5) and Olivia (2). Recently he co-wrote and co-produced a documentary in partnership with Mississippi DARREN TERPSTRA (’11) has a business THE CLASS OF 1963 Michael Dukes (’98) has been named the KATHY GRIFFIN STEWART (’75) is Public Broadcasting featuring interviews with startup called KiwiConnect.com that is set NEWT WILSON* Director of Development for the College of heading back to Tanzania for a week to pilots and widows of the Dutch air forces that to launch in spring of 2014. It is a social Engineering at the University of Georgia, spend time with partners there (10th trip trained in Jackson during World War II. The AMANDA LONG CARLSON (’07) and connection site helping you find local groups THE CLASS OF 1969 beginning January 2, 2014. He and the in 11 years). She loves her coaching job, full-length documentary will air on MPB on husband Daniel Carlson welcomed Joshua Paul and events devoted to the things you love to PATRICIA RAINES family will be moving to Athens, Ga. in late as well as being an executive assistant for November 21, 2013. Carlson born July 1, 2013 weighing 7lbs. 5 oz. do. Our tagline is “Find Awesome People, December. a sports lawyer and sales reps. Her three Do Awesome Things.” THE CLASS OF 1972 grandchildren are delightful and live just a CHRISTIAN STEPHEN MCDILL (’08) recently won an JOHN PARDUE PATTERSON (’04) CASSANDRA MOORE (’12) LOUISE WESTBROOK mile away. She and Jim recently celebrated 33 DEBRA JAMES-DESLATTE (’98) welcomed Associated Press regional feature writing is a graduate years of marriage. was promoted from award for the Mississippi Business Journal with an associate’s degree and re-enrolled baby boy Joseph Michael, with her husband THE CLASS OF 1973 Paul, on August 12, 2013. Debra was also the rank of Major for his profile of Mini-Moog inventor Bill in February to finish with a degree in social MARK JOHNSON’S (’80) ROBERT JOHNSON ’s first promoted to a regional marketing position to Lt. Col. in the Hemsath. McDill lives in Brandon. services. Cassandra has since become a novel was published recently, a Mississippi Army published author of Refreshing Waters, a 80 for the New York and Pittsburgh territories in THE CLASS OF 1978 fantasy entitled A Twist of Fate. National Guard in ’s JULIEN MARION (’09, ’12) compilation of inspirational short stories. It her company. ANTHONY BROOKS an official ceremony 10recently graduated with his MBA can be found on Amazon.com and Barnes & BENJAMIN BOWDEN (’84), Partner at the Joint Force Headquarters, Mississippi from Belhaven. He works as the Assistant Noble website as well as TatePublishing.com. THE CLASS OF 1980 at Vaughn and Bowden, PA., Attorneys, PAUL HUSBAND (’98) is serving as the National Guard in Jackson on Friday, May Director of Admission on the Belhaven- ELIZABETH HENRY Gulfport, Miss., is also an Adjunct Professor Campus Coordinator for Belhaven University 31, 2013. He is currently assigned as the Joint Houston campus as well as teaching business HOPE BERGHUIS (’13) graduated with a at the University of Southern Mississippi. at the Memphis Campus and teaching Bible Force Headquarters Public Affairs Officer. courses at BU Houston. He and his wife BFA in Dance. She was offered the position THE CLASS OF 1986 He and Julia have been married for 22 classes. He recently married Jane Kelly MALLORIE LEWIS (’09), started their own of Assistant to the Artistic Director at the EMILE OTT years. Their daughter, Gabbie, is in the 10th Howard from Brandon, Miss. They reside in REBECCA GEIGER (’05) is marrying Amir business, Move Dance and Fitness. They Sangre de Cristo Ballet in Pueblo, Colo. She grade at UMS-Wright Preparatory School Memphis, Tenn. Ahmadi in April 2014. have two children, Liam Marion (3) and teaches ballet classes, assists in rehearsals THE CLASS OF 2007 in Mobile, Ala. and plays 1st chair violin Adrianna Marion (18 months). as well as runs individual rehearsals. Hope ELIZABETH FISH in the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra KENDRA HANLON (’05) and husband is the director of the Early Education ’s KATHERINE “KATIE” FACULTY AND STAFF having won first place in the Mississippi Jerremy Foss welcomed Caitlin Joy into the BRITNEY WEBB SHAW (’09), AND program which serves as an introductory to YOUNT CLARK (’00) is a WILLIAM RAPHAEL Music Teachers’ Association pre-college violin 00 world on June 11, 2013. Big brother, Jacob, JOHN SHAW (’07), recently moved back the concepts of classical ballet training for new member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of HOWARD CLELAND competition in 2013. turned two on June 22. Kendra is an account to their hometown of Mobile, Ala. Britney children ages 3-8. Mississippi. Her medium is crochet and she WILLIE HEIDELBERG manager for a software company. They make is the Assistant Softball Coach at Faulkner teaches crocheting and knitting classes at the MARTHA WILKINS CHRIS RENY (’86), and his wife, Marie Irene their home in Chicago, Ill., and just celebrated State Community College and John is the TERENCE STRINGFELLOW (’13) graduated Knit Studio in Jackson. She, her husband NEWT WILSON Reny, live in Fort Lauderdale as of January Peter and daughter Maddi, live in Madison, five years of marriage on Oct. 18, 2013. Assistant High School Football Coach at his with a BS in Sports Administration and a 2013. Chris pastors The Church by the Sea. Miss. alma mater, St. Paul’s Episcopal School, while minor in Business. He is now working in PAST BOARD MEMBER They have two children, Noah Christopher ROSH RAINES (’05) has become an Acting also working at New York Life. The couple, the Office of Alumni and Development at HAROLD R. BARBER, JR. (3) and Grace Hadley-Ann (15 months). Teacher at Lincoln Park Performing Arts married for four years, has one son, Jase, who Belhaven serving as the Associate Director of Gulfport Jr. Chamber of Commerce President, LAUREN (MORRIS) GOODMAN (’02) and Harrison County Advertising Commission Chairman, husband, Drew, announce the arrival of Luke Center and has directed shows at Beaver is almost a year old. Athletic Giving. Gulfport State Port Authority Secretary, Belhaven College Trustee & an active Rotarian.

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HOMECOMING 2013

2013 Alumni Awards Recipients (Left to Right) Church Service Award–Danny Massie (’68), Legacy of Learning faculty member–Geoffrey Goldsmith, Alumni of the Year–Larry and Sally Mills (’61), Jim Park Business Award – Dan Marks (’98), Legacy of Learning faculty member–Rob Waltzer, Bettye Quinn Education Award–Lois Hayes (’67), Legacy of Learning faculty member–Paul Waibel

Spirit of Belhaven Award – Virginia Morris ’67 (not pictured) Class of 1963 inducted into the Fifty Year Club