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Summer 2008 • Vol. 16 • No. 2 magazine for alumni and friends of the University of North Alabama Contents Send correspondence, Departments advertising, and address changes to: 6 ........ President’s Message UNA Magazine Office of Alumni Relations 18 ........ UNA Alumni News UNA Box 5047 University of North Alabama 22 ........ Around the Campus Florence, AL 35632-0001 28 ........ University Advancement e-mail: [email protected] 33 ........ Athletics 42 ........ Class Notes 47 ........ Alumni Authors Book Review 7 UNA’s 14 George 36 Basketball Best & Brightest Lindsey STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the University of North Alabama to afford equal 13 ........ Seven Scholarshiped Smiths opportunities in education and in employment to qualified persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex, in accordance with all laws, including Title IX of Education 16 ........ Music That Sings Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Act of 1991, and Executive Order 11246. The coordinators for nondiscrimination policies are: for 26 ........ Happy to Return Home students, Irons Law Firm, 219 North Court Street, Florence, AL 35630, and for employees, the Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, 217 Bibb Graves Hall, telephone 256-765-4291 or email: [email protected]. 33 ........ What’s is in a Name? Information contained herein is as it currently exists but is subject to change without prior notice. 34 ........ The Roads Less Traveled 40 ........ Jean Schulman UNA Board of Trustees in this David B. Abramson, Florence Billy Don Anderson (’62), Sheffield Lisa Greer Ceci (’89), Huntsville John B. Cole, Florence Ronnie G. Flippo (’65), Florence F. Allen Long (’75), Florence ssue Marc McCreary (’68), Florence I Steven F. Pierce (’75), president pro tempore, Florence Harvey F. Robbins, Tuscumbia In this issue…you will read about teams, partnerships, Hon. Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama/President ex officio, Montgomery Joe Morton, State Superintendent of Education, member ex officio, Montgomery students, and alumni who demonstrate the spirit of UNA. Winn Brewer, Student Government Association President, non-voting member ex officio, Florence The best and brightest students come to UNA. They come UNA Administration in many shapes and with many William G. Cale, Jr., President Garry Warren, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost talents and dreams. They come Steve Smith (’83), Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs David Shields, Vice President for Student Affairs from various backgrounds and Alan G. Medders, Vice President for University Advancement study a diverse curriculum. Roosevelt Newson, Vice President for University Programs Priscilla Holland, Assistant Vice President for Academic Support Services Some are early scholars from Vagn Hansen – Dean, College of Arts and Sciences the outstanding high schools Kerry Gatlin – Dean, College of Business Donna Parker Jacobs – Dean, College of Education in our area, some are from Birdie Bailey – Dean, College of Nursing & Allied Health other countries, and some are Sue J. Wilson – Dean, Enrollment Services; Assistant to the President for Enrollment Management home-schooled. Students, as UNA National Alumni Association Officers Jerry White (’60), President alumni, become productive Jan Ingle (’85), President Elect and outstanding citizens in our John Battcher (’65), Vice President Brad Holmes (’02), Second Vice President society. The students enlighten Sarah Beth Vandiver (’04), Secretary and define our campus community. We are pleased to Lucy Trousdale (’89), Treasurer UNA Magazine 2008 Heath Trousdale (’88), Legal Counsel Editor share stories of their successes. Mitch Dobbins (’00), Past President Carol Lyles (’70) Partnerships thrive as they walk hand-in-hand sharing William Smith (’86), Past Presidents’ Advisor Reeda Lee (’74), Chapter Advisor a common goal. The University of North Alabama and the Editorial Board Patricia Roden (’77), Faculty/Staff Advisor Foundation for Mental Health of the Shoals brought a class Janie and Ernest Haygood (’58), Public Relations Mary Beth Campbell (’72) Carol Lyles (’70), Director of Alumni Relations Karen Hodges (’84) act to town in April when they sponsored a benefit concert Judy Jackson (’91 & ’02) with folk singer Judy Collins. What an evening! Next year, UNA National Alumni Association Board of Directors Alan G. Medders Susan Adams (’80), Florence Josh Woods we will once again partner for a common goal. Join us. You Bucky Beaver (’64), Florence Sandra Behel (’77), Birmingham will experience an unbelievable evening. Graphic Design Andy Betterton (’75), Florence “Graduating Champions” is the newest buzzword in Eddie Britton (’74), Russellville Mary Beth Campbell (’72) Pat Burney (’88), Florence Karen Hodges (’84) the athletic department. Not only do our student athletes Judy Cafiero (’65), Athens stand out on campus with stellar grade point averages, but Kay Davis (’73), Muscle Shoals Contributing Writers Priscilla Holland (’83 & ’97), Tuscumbia William G. Cale, Jr. they also break records and make unforgettable memories Charles Inman (’71), Florence Meredith Carr traveling together around the country. They share a bond Sibylle Kipp (’94), Florence Bobby Champagne that redefines the term “team.” Kathy Leavitt (’87), Florence Lucia Claborn Florence Hamp Moore (’82), Our alumni excel in their career choices. Joyce Moore (’56), Montgomery Shane Herrmann (’99) Jim Page (’01), Decatur Jeff Hodges (’82) Professionally, they compete and perform around the Matt Schmitz (’00), Huntsville Priscilla Holland (’83) Rod Sheppard (’98 & ’04), Florence Judy Jackson (’91 & ’02) world. When they retire they receive accolades from their Judy Sizemore (’75), Muscle Shoals Pamela Kingsbury (’81) peers. We are always excited when they “strut their stuff” Robert Steen (’60), Florence Robert Koch on the hometown stage. We are forever grateful as they Dwight Streetman (’73), Hamilton Mark Linder D. J. Thomas (’81), Florence Anna Lott bring their talents home, archive collected memorabilia, Beth Tutwiler (’91), Decatur Andrew Luna Ron Tyler (’96), Muscle Shoals and remember UNA as a stepping stone. Carol Lyles (’70) Rick Wooten (’87), Russellville The Alumni Giving Pride Program established in 2008 Kim Mauldin (’94) UNA Alumni Chapter Leaders Barry Morris has exceeded our expectations. Alumni donor percentages Alabama Alan G. Medders (monetary and in-kind) must increase in order for the Phillip Inman (’75), Greater Birmingham Area Terry Pace (’85 & ’04) Wallace Sanders (’65), Decatur university to compete in the marketplace as we search out Ernest Haygood (’58), Florence Steve Pierce (’75) Matt Schmitz (’00), Huntsville Cheryl Schmidt grants and corporate donations. A very special thank you Nicky Ray (’96), Marion County Will Stutts (’70) UNA Magazine to those who have joined. If you have not, you may check Tammy Laughlin (’90), Greater Montgomery Area Robert Tyree (’85) 2 Joe Bailey Pride (’69 & ’72), Russellville William Underwood (’08) off the alumni pride program box located in the business Gaye Choat (’81), Dothan Josh Woods reply envelope in this publication. Your $50 minimum Georgia Jerry White (’60) contribution helps to support student scholarships and David Taylor (’83), Marietta Photography alumni chapters in your community. Mississippi Shannon Wells (’05) Amanda Everett (’74), Jackson Please update your records when you relocate, change Carol Lyles (’70) Tennessee Darryl Shelton email addresses, or change telephone numbers. Very soon, 2008 summer Chuck Hunt (’95), Greater Memphis Jake Jones we will be offering a UNA on-line network to expedite Tyler Sanderson (’84), Greater Nashville Richard Orr Mac & Cathy Brown (’72), Southern Middle Tennessee these changes. Bill Boone (’58), Knoxville/East Tennessee George Cudabac (’67), Chattanooga Tri-State Editorial Assistants Meredith Carr North and South Carolina Rhonda Derrick Contact your Alumni Office: Carl Mathis (’66), Raleigh Kathy McClelland Carol Lyles (’70), Director International Leigh Carl McElyea Office of Alumni Relations Aygul Ozer (’00), Turkey Cheryl Schmidt Editor, UNA Magazine Barbara Turpen Departmental UNA Box 5047 • Florence, Alabama 35632 • (256) 765-4201 Marcelle McDaniel (’97), Geography Sarah Deegan, Student Alumni Association [email protected] • www.una.edu/alumni message from the Alumni President Greetings fellow Alumni! Once again, I have the opportunity to address you banquet honoring scholarship winners for the incoming and encourage you to support your Alma Mater. Many of freshman. I could see the eagerness and pride on the faces you are scattered throughout the United States and are of both students and parents. I took the opportunity to employed by some of the major corporations. Some of talk with many of the parents who are alumni of UNA. One you are in positions of influence and can encourage your family had just enrolled their seventh child. The mother human resources office to recruit from the University of the family is an alumna and certainly has done her part of North Alabama. Tell them about your University and in supporting UNA. Hopefully, that tradition will continue urge them to come to the campus during job recruiting with her children. days. Our graduates are highly qualified and have been The University has hired a new Web master and prepared to enter the workforce with enthusiasm. Two improvements are being made to the UNA Web site.