SUMMER 2008 Volume 50 • Number 2 TORCH magazine is the official publication of Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee. It is intended to inform, educate and give insight to alumni, parents and friends of the university. It is published quarterly and mailed free to all alumni of the university. Other subscriptions are available by calling the alumni office at 423-614-8316. TORCH MAGAZINE Cameron Fisher, editor George Starr, sports editor Bob Fisher, graphic designer WRITERS Susie Battle, Jerome Boone, Kelly Bridgeman, Lindsey Calhoun, Brian Conn, Paul Conn, Missy Colter, Cameron Fisher, CONTENTS Katie Gee, Whitney Hemphill, Jessica Smalley, George Starr, 4 Passing of a President Marcus Whitfield Lee University’s 15th president, PHOTOGRAPHERS Dr. Charles W. Conn, passed away Brian Conn, Cameron Fisher, on March 18, 2008. Read about his life Whitney Hemphill, Johnny Hughes, and his 12 years of leadership of Lee. Shashank Shrestha, George Starr, Robin Tirey, Mike Wesson 8 Commencement 2008 Copyright © 2008 Held both indoors and out, USPS# 016272 Periodicals postage paid at commencement weekend was Cleveland, Tenn. memorable for all. Please send address corrections, letters to the editor and other inquiries to: 12 Construction Abounds Lee University Alumni Office, Three major building projects are at 1120 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37320-3450. various levels of completion on the www.leeuniversity.edu Lee campus, all made possible by
[email protected] the successful Press Toward the Mark campaign. ON THE COVER 24 Baseball to World Series A Giant Passes The Lee Flames baseball club makes Dr. Charles W. Conn served as president of it to the NAIA World Series for the Lee University from second consecutive year.