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NEWS AND STORIES FROM SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ith these words I began the 2019 Commence- ment Ceremony. Since that ceremony in mid- W May we have suffered even more loss as a Builder family - some great people, good friends, incredible Builders, have left us much too early. I know that it is difficult to make sense of the loss we feel. I know that we rely upon each other during these times, we lean on the Builder family and I am grateful for that. Certainly, we are blessed for this community, this family, that we share in. I also know that times like these remind us of the importance of getting the most out of today, the most out of every day. Life is indeed precious. As the sun rose this morning, Our Academic Dean, Dr. Ross Peterson-Veatch, reminded us in behind where I stand now, his remarks at the Graduate Hood- ing ceremony that this is the ultimate it broke through the low hanging clouds purpose of education. A Southwestern College education, at its best, prepares and lit up the sky with a brilliant purple light. us to get the most we can out of today, out of each day, out of each journey we Light bathed this campus. Light bathed Jantz stadium where we now gather. embark on. We commit ourselves to this purpose This light not only heralded a special day for all of us, it was a reminder of the of education; in class, in our offices, on promise – and the preciousness – of each new journey we begin. the athletic field, in our residence halls, in activities, in relationships with each Today is a powerful a day at Southwestern College. other, as alumni. We commit to prepar- ing ourselves and future Builders to We, as a Builder family are gathered here today in a spirit of celebration, take advantage of every day, to respect marking the culmination of your hard work, sacrifice and focus over the past the preciousness of life. On the coming pages you will read four years. about the losses we have suffered and the passings that we grieve. You will But we, as a college community, also are grieving. The sudden and heart- read about the celebrations we share, breaking deaths of two of our students last Wednesday night has affected us the dawning of new journeys for Build- all deeply. ers. You will read about developments on campus, and the promises of the I want to invite us to begin our commencement exercise today by honoring future. As Builders we come together the lives of Jacobi Scott and Shelvin Keller. As a college we were strength- around the past, around the present, and around our future. ened by their passion and energy, and in their deaths we struggle to find the Nothing is guaranteed us, and as words to express the depth of our loss. As we begin this ceremony today, I Builders we have always known that. ask you to join with me in a moment of silence as we remember these two However, it is also true that everything is possible for us as Builders. Southwest- remarkable young men, and also remember our classmate, ern College is special in as much as it Kara McLain, who we lost two years ago… prepares us to pursue all that is possible, and provides us a Builder family for … There is a lot that comes at us in life, and as Builders we face it all head on. comfort in difficult times. Life is precious, every day is pre- Today, this day, life brings us something special; it brings us you and your cious. We respect this, and we celebrate accomplishments. all the possibilities promised by each sunrise. Vernon, and Ralph, and Paul, Even as we remember and honor all that has come before – today it is right and Kara, and Jacobi, and Shelvin, and that we celebrate all that is to come in each of your journeys. Today, and so many others, have taught us that. every day, we have much to be grateful for, we have much to celebrate.

Brad Andrews, President The Builder family encounters tragedy acobi Scott, a sophomore from Denham Springs, “I’ve been here long enough you know a Builder Louisiana, and Shelvin Keller, a first-year student when you see one and I know these two young men were CONTENTS J from LaPlace, Louisiana, were tragically killed in the essence of that,” said Dawn Pleas, vice president for a car accident near Marshall, Texas on May 8. The two student success. were traveling home together for summer break. Shelvin and Jacobi were described by fellow Build- “Our community is tightly knit, and we ers as “two of the nicest guys on campus.” all share in the tragic loss of these two bright, A group of their friends organized a vigil at strong, young men – two Builders,” President Cole Mound Plaza before leaving campus for Brad Andrews wrote to campus in the an- summer break. Plans are underway to memo- nouncement of the accident “It seems impossi- rialize the two as classes and football season ble to make sense of tragedies as devastating as resume in the fall. this. In these moments of grief, it is important Student affairs and football staff are that we offer each other support and comfort.” working to support students who were close Shelvin had not yet declared a major, but friends of the two young men through the was interested in communications and was summer break. active on campus. He was a running back on Jacobi Scott “We don’t want friends of Jacobi and Shel the Moundbuilder football team. In addi- to feel like they have to work through their 4-5 | TOP OF THE NEWS tion to the friends he had made on campus, grief alone, so we’ll be checking in on them,” Shelvin had formed strong connections with said Alissa Shepherd, first-year advisor. Construction begins on several faculty and staff. He was looking In the announcement sent to campus, Jewell Family Learning Lab forward to returning in the fall and to the President Andrews invited students, faculty, and Docking Lecture upcoming football season. and staff to be thoughtful about all who are Series announcement Jacobi transferred to Southwestern last fall impacted by the tragedy “Please join me in from Grambling University. He was a quar- praying for Jacobi and Shelvin’s families – for 6-7 | COMMENCEMENT terback and had assumed a leadership position all of their friends so deeply affected by this on the team this spring. Coaches described loss, and for our Builder family.” Shelvin Keller Jacobi as a student athlete who brought great Quarterback, Jacobi Scott (below left) hands-off the ability to the quarterback position, but more importantly, ball to running back, Shelvin Keller during the spring scrimmage held they emphasized his character. He was majoring in com- April 26. The two friends were killed in a car accident while driving home puter science and digital arts. to Louisiana for summer break.

8 -10 | ALUMNI NOTES 11 | INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Letter from director of annual giving and alumni engagement, save the date for Homecoming

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| SUMMER 2 019 3 New natural science learning lab to open in August amajor gift from Robert and Barbara Jewell has allowed A construction of a premier learning space in Beech Science Cen- ter to begin. The Jewell Family Learning Lab for the Natural Sciences will be located on the second floor of Beech Science Center and is set to open in early August. Robert Jewell is a member of the Class of 1977 and comes from a family of Moundbuilders. He has made his career in information technology and development. Jewell earned a bach- elor of science degree in mathematics and physics with a focus in computer science from Southwestern. He later earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering. “During my first semester in 1974, I was studying at 2 a.m. in Christy Hall, I can still remember where I was sitting – when I knew then what Above, this rendering of the Jewell Family I wanted to do Learning Lab for the Natural Sciences by with my life,” WDM Architects depicts the large monitors said Jewell. “I to be installed in the space for screen sharing, just want to and the collapsible glass wall allowing for different learning configurations. The project, give that op- which is set to be completed before classes portunity to begin in August, is on schedule. Demolition is a student or, Robert Jewell complete and construction has begun (right). hopefully, to many students – this learning envi- ronment will be helpful in the same of 2018 hosting listening sessions way Christy Hall was for me, as they on campus to collect the hopes and dreams of faculty and students regard- work to identify their passions and mind, and allows for greater collabora- moveable glass wall for more focused ing the creation of premier learn- prepare for meaningful careers.” tion and creativity,” said Frederick. study groups. The space features new ing spaces in each of Southwestern’s Senior vice president, Tracy Fred- Architects met with the natural large wall-mounted monitors for academic buildings. erick, worked closely with Tammy sciences faculty as a group at the out- screen sharing and group research, “The idea is to transform a cur- McEwen, associate professor of biol- set to ask questions and better un- furniture optimized for flexible rently under utilized space into a col- ogy and division chair of the natural derstand how students would benefit seating arrangements, and multiple laborative environment that invites and sciences, to plan the project. Frederick from the future learning lab space. whiteboards – all included to allow inspires – that energizes the life of the spent time during the fall semester They returned with initial drawings for greater utilization of the space. and the project planning team moved “This project is focused on creat- forward with an aggressive time line ing a space where students want to – with a goal to have the space ready learn and faculty want to teach – an for students to use when classes begin environment that inspires students to next semester. connect and collaborate, to engage “Beyond what I learned, I think academic curiosities together,” said about many of the good friends I Pat Wagner, vice president for insti- made at Southwestern – many went tutional advancement. “We are so on to become very good doctors – we grateful to the Jewell family – they are became friends sitting next to each bringing that vision to life.” other in science courses and because Jewell is optimistic about the im- we studied together,” said Jewell. pact this project will have in the lives “Those friends I made at Southwest- of students, and about his investment ern many years ago are still my best in Southwestern. friends today.” “The college is under extraordi- The Jewell Family Learning Lab is nary leadership and this is the time to designed as a flexible and interactive give to pay the most dividends pos- space which can be used for class-wide sible,” he said. “We are excited to be study sessions or partitioned by a large a part of this project.”

Follow construction progress for both the Jewell Family Learning Lab for the Natural Sciences (above) and the Center for Career and Vocation (left) at the SC’s social Masterbuilders for 2018-2019 include: (front row, left to right) John (Mack) Jensen, Oklahoma media channels. City; Asiah Greene, Chino Hills, California; David Matthews, Rowlett, Texas; (back row) Mitchell Hewitt, Wichita; X’zavier Preston, Shreveport, Lousiana; and Cameron Hunt, Duncanville, Texas. BAV

4 SUMMER 2019 | General Wesley Clark to present Docking Lecture in September ormer NATO Supreme Allied his last assignment as Supreme Allied role in Kansas government and politics Commander and author General Commander Europe he led NATO for over half a century. In 1956 George F Wesley Clark will present the forces to victory in Operation Allied Docking was elected governor of Kan- Docking Lecture on Leadership and Force, a 78-day air campaign, backed sas. He served two terms, leaving office Public Affairs, sponsored by Union by ground invasion planning and a in 1961. His son, Robert Docking, was State Bank, on Wednesday, Septem- diplomatic process, saving 1.5 million elected governor in 1966 and served ber 25 at 11 a.m., in the Richardson Albanians from ethnic cleansing. four two-year terms, more than any Performing Arts Center. The public A best-selling author, General other Kansas governor, leaving office is invited to attend. While there is no Clark has written four books and is in 1975. Robert Docking’s sons have admission charge, those planning to a founding member of the Clinton continued the family’s commitment to attend are encouraged to reserve seats Global Initiative, and director of the public service. William Docking was by visiting sckans.edu/docking. Atlantic Council. appointed to the Kansas Higher Educa- “Many prestigious honors are testa- General Clark currently serves as tion Board of Regents in 1995, and ment to General Wesley Clark’s lifetime chairman and CEO of Wesley K. Clark served as its chair. Thomas Docking of distinguished leadership and service & Associates, a strategic consulting was lieutenant governor of Kansas from in both the military and civilian arenas,” Army. He graduated first in his class firm; chairman and founder of Enverra, 1983 to 1987, during the governorship said Bill Docking, Chairman of the at West Point and completed degrees Inc., a licensed investment bank; board of John Carlin. Board at Union State Bank. “In 2000, in philosophy, politics and economics member of Growth Energy; senior fel- “We are thrilled to announce Gen- he received the Presidential Medal of at Oxford University (B.A. and M.A.) low at UCLA’s Burkle Center for Inter- eral Wesley Clark will present the 2019 Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian as a Rhodes Scholar. While serving in national Relations; advisor at the Black- Docking Lectures on Leadership and honor. It is a pleasure to have a hand in Vietnam, he commanded an infan- stone Group; advisory board member of Public Affairs ,” said Brad Andrews, bringing a speaker of General Clark’s try company in combat, where he SICPA; trustee of International Crisis president of Southwestern College. stature to Southwestern College” was severely wounded and evacuated Group; founding chair of City Year “The Docking Lecture Series encour- In addition to the Presidential Medal home on a stretcher. He later com- Little Rock/North Little Rock; chair- ages academic discovery and broadens of Freedom, Clark has been honored manded at the battalion, brigade, and man of Energy Security Partners, LLC; our students’ perspective of leadership with Defense Distinguished Service division level, and served in a number as well as numerous corporate boards by allowing them the opportunity to Medal (five awards), Silver Star, Bronze of significant staff positions, includ- including BNK Petroleum, Leagold engage remarkable people with diverse Star, Purple Heart, honorary knight- ing service as the Director for Strat- Mining, and Rentech. and notable experiences, people such hoods from the British and Dutch egy, Plans and Policy (J-5). He was The Docking Lecture is under- as General Clark. We are incredibly governments, and numerous other the principal author of both the U.S. written by Union State Bank and by grateful to the Docking family and awards from other governments, includ- National Military Strategy and Joint William and Thomas Docking. The Union State Bank for making the ing award of Commander of the Legion Vision 2010, prescribing U.S. war Docking family has played a prominent Docking Lecture Series possible.” of Honor (). He has also been fighting for full-spectrum dominance. awarded the Department of State Dis- He also participated with Ambassador tinguished Service Award and numerous Richard Holbrooke in the Dayton SAVE Wednesday, September 25 | 11:00 a.m. civilian honors for his civic contributions. Peace Process, and helped write and THE Richardson Performing Arts Center Clark retired as a four-star general negotiate significant portions of the DATE sckans.edu/docking after 38 years in the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement. In

LEADERSHIP TO Petting Zoo helping farmers dig fence Students from the Leadership team post holes, build a goat playground traveled to Iceland for their international (and watch the goats play on it in the service learning trip. In Reykjavik, the end), and help with the farm chores in group partnered with Whales of Ice- general. The team also traveled to the DISCIPLESHIP TO BELIZE pathy,” said Rev. Molly Just, director land and the International Foundation Blue Church, a popular tourist desti- Thirteen Discipleship students trav- of Discipleship. “For the discipleship of Animal Welfare to advocate for nation, in Seyðisfjörður, where they eled to Belize May 13-22. The group team, travel helps us see how Christ tourists to not eat whale meat while partnered with the local community to worked with children in Orange is at work in other parts of the world, visiting Iceland. The team also com- clean, organize, landscape, and paint in Walk Town, Belize. The students or- and allows us to share stories from pleted service work at Daladýrð the church cemetery. ganized and taught a Vacation Bible the global church here in Winfield.” School program and worked with kids at a local elementary school. “. . . the top three memories for students from our trip to “Service-learning travel awakens Iceland are the dramatic and beautiful scenery, laughing students to new experiences, and together while cooking and enjoying our family style team helps them see the world – places, but also people – through a new meals, and the meaningful service work we performed at contextual lens. The world simulta- the petting zoo, particularly, in light of the strong servant neously becomes smaller and bigger, leader practices modeled by our service host.” beckoning wonder, prompting re- – Brae Wood, director of Leadership Southwestern flection, and nurturing skills in em-

| SUMMER 2 019 5 SC celebrates it’s 130th Graduating Class

he 130th graduating class of Southwestern College, the Class of 2019, proudly claimed their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral T degrees on May 12. After weeks of rain and flooding in the region, there was a fortunate break in the weather. Graduates and their families enjoyed a beautiful sunny and cool day on campus – sharing in the celebration of accomplishment and all to come.

Videos and full photo galleries from all of the commencement-related events can be viewed at sckans.edu/commencement.

The 2019 Charles H. and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching was awarded to Jackson Lashier (above left). Lashier is an associate professor of religion and serving as the chair of the social science division.

6 SUMMER 2019 | Q&A with 2019 Jabara Leadership Award Recipients

is from Rowlett, Texas, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. David Matthews He was recognized by his peers, faculty, and staff as a Masterbuilder – and as a leader in the classroom, on the football field, and across the campus community. As a linebacker he recorded quite a career with Moundbuilder football. Additionally, he was involved in pre-health professionals and served as an executive for Student Foundation. Dave exhibits the characteristics that define a true Builder – he’s selfless, driven, respectful, and compassionate – his instructors describe him as a quiet leader, who has great integrity and quite a sense of humor. Matthews will be attending Langston University in the fall to begin the doctor of physical therapy program.

Q What does it mean to be a Builder? A To be a Builder means to go the extra mile in everything that you do and to make sure that those around you are taken care of as well.

Q As you set out on a new venture, what will you carry with you from your time at SC? A I’ll carry the relationships I’ve made at SC with me forever. There are numerous people who I could SC celebrates it’s 130th Graduating Class call on if I ever needed some assistance, who I know wouldn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand in any way they could, and vice versa. The relationship between faculty/staff and amongst students is what makes Southwestern so special and what makes it feel like home.

came to Southwestern from Tulsa, Okla. She graduated with a Bachelor Catabrean Baumann of Arts in Elementary Education. Baumann holds a variety of titles in the volleyball record book at SC – including all-time assists and attack percentage. She was first-team all- conference this season and was a leader on the team and was recognized with the 2019 Female Outstanding Student-Athlete award. Baumann was honored by the Kansas Department of Education as a 2019 Teacher of Promise – in her award nomination, faculty expressed that Baumann demonstrates the ideals of teachers and teaching valued and espoused by the academic program at Southwestern. The nomination went on to share that Baumann shows a great commitment, dedication, and a desire to continue to grow professionally and personally. Baumann will begin teaching kindergarten at Irving Elementary in Winfield next fall.

Q What does it mean to be a Builder? A To be a Builder is to always be looking for ways to contribute to the community. To be a Builder means to do everything to the best of your own ability and to uplift those around you so that they can also perform at the best of their abilities.

Q As you set out on a new venture, what will you carry with you from your time at SC? A Southwestern College gave me the opportunity to grow intellectually and emotionally. I was able to form opinions and beliefs that will help me in my future classroom (career) and I was able to build a foundation for the kind of character I want to present to the world for the rest of my life.

| SUMMER 2 019 7 ALUMNI NOTES

1960s which purchased six area radio stations. Gary and Billie (Utterback) ’61 Tommy is the company’s COO. Mooney celebrated 50 years of mar- Brandon Hessing ’08 was honored riage March 24 in Salina. Gary was in as outstanding college employee by sales most of his life and helped open Metropolitan Community College the Sutherlands Lumber Company Longview in Kansas City, Missouri. store in Salina. Billie graduated from He serves the college in the enroll- William Newton Memorial Hospital ment center. School of Nursing and practiced nurs- ing for 40 years until retirement, then Beth Richard Losurdo ’09 graduated with attended Brown Mackie College (to a Master of Arts in Homeland Security get computer literate), and worked at in 2015. He is currently a lieutenant Consumer Credit Counseling Services with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nine years. Although the couple has and an adjunct professor of criminal no children, they are very close to their justice at Rose State College in Mid- nieces and nephews. west City, Oklahoma.

Russell O. Vail ’63 participated in Leonard Momeny ’09 co-authored the Michigan Senior Olympics 2019 his first academic published paper Winter Games at Macomb Commu- titled “Communication that Develops” nity College Feb. 26 in the 75-79 age through Sage Publications Inc.’s Chris- group. Vail won the shot put (setting a tian Education Journal. Leonard earned new Michigan Indoor Senior Olympics his pastoral studies degree through SC’s record), and was second in the 1500m Professional Studies program while race walk and fourth in the 1500m Soccer Star serving active duty at Fort Rucker, power walk. Alabama. He is currently working to- 1970s Beth Barbiers ’02 has been training with the Deaf National Soccer Team for two years. As ward an Ed.D. in Christian Leadership a member of this pool of elite soccer players, Barbiers is being considered to represent the at Liberty University. Otis Morrow ’70 was recognized in USA in the 2020 Deaf Soccer World Cup and in the 2021 . If selected this would February by Arkansas City Mayor Jay not be Barbiers first Deaflympic appearance. In 2016, she tried out for the U.S. Women’s David Robertson ’09/’14 reports Warren with an award for his years of track team and was accepted into the 2017 Summer Deaflympics held in . Barbiers, that his business, GrassFire Industries service to South Central Kansas Medi- an NAIA All-American in track and cross country, placed 6th at the 2017 Deaflympics and set LLC, celebrated its first year in business cal Center. The board met in February the record for American Deaflympic Women’s Marathon. Barbiers lives in Atlanta, in April. GrassFire is a leadership train- and presented him this recognition. where she works as a freight export specialist. She invites the Builder family to follow her ing and development company Richard Hatfield ’75 was awarded journey by following USA Deaf Soccer on Twitter, @usdeaf_wnt. in Wichita. an honorary doctorate by the New 2010s Georgian University, Poti, Georgia, Ed Larsen ’97 was recognized by the of religion. Wendy is the 10th visiting Sasidi Flores ’10/’15 was recently for excellence and leadership in Texas Association of Journalism Educa- scholar in the program. She is pursuing promoted to senior operations manager Orthodox Christian theological tors with the Edith Fox King Award her doctoral work in practical theology education. Hatfield is president of at CAMP Systems International. for distinguished contribution to Texas through Nazarene Theological Col- St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary, journalism education. Larsen’s Cinco lege at the University of Manchester in Cynthia Standlee ’10 has been Yonkers, New York. Ranch High School journalism stu- Manchester, England. After earning her named chief nursing officer for Mercy 1980s dents in Katy ISD have won the Texas undergraduate at Southwestern, she at- Hospital Ada, Ada, Oklahoma. Cyn- Academic UIL Journalism Team Dis- tended Princeton Theological Seminary thia has earned numerous awards in F. James Robinson Jr. ’80 was in- trict Championship eight of the last 10 in Princeton, N.J., where she earned nursing during her lengthy career, ducted by the National Center of State years, and won 16 individual medals at both a M.Div. and a M.A. in youth including Heart of Healthcare Award Courts into its Warren E. Burger So- UIL regional and state competition (in- ministry in 2012. She currently serves ciety. He is a partner at Hite, Fanning nominee, St. Catherine of Sienna cluding a state newswriting champion) as the director of faith formation for and Honeyman LLP in Wichita. Award winner, Nightingale Award since 2010. Larsen has advised the print the Institute for Discipleship. She will nominee and selection as one of Beck- Marcy Cone ’82 is now assistant magazine and online student media as continue in this capacity while serving er’s Healthcare Report 60 CNOs to director at Creek Wood Academy well as the yearbook at the school of as visiting scholar at the college. Know. Most recently, she served dual Child Care Center in Franklin, 3,200+ students since 2006. His stu- roles as a chief nursing officer and chief Tennessee. dent publications have been recognized Beth Barbiers ’02, see photo and story operating officer at Estes Park Medical each year with Award of Distinguished above. Center in Colorado. She has extensive Scott Nonken ’85 was ordained a Merit ratings by the Texas Interscholas- experience in cardiac, pediatric, and deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of tic League Press Conference. Ben Carden ’05 married Stephanie flight nurse care. Southwest Florida at the Cathedral Oleksyk on May 27, 2018. They live Church of St. Peter on Dec. 1, 2018. 2000s near Boston, Massachusetts. Randi Dierksen ’11 has been pro- Justin Olmstead ’01 has recently 1990s Anthony McKissic Sr.‘06/’09 was moted to the position of emergency published a book titled “The United recently promoted to associate pastor of room manager at Wesley Medical Cen- Xavier Whitaker ’96 assumed the States’ Entry into the First World War: The Faith Walk Ministries in College Park, ter in Wichita. She has been at Wesley role of interim vice president for student Role of British and German Diplomacy.” Georgia. more than four years, working in the affairs and enrollment management at The book reinforces the importance ER the entire time. the University of West Georgia on April of diplomats and diplomacy, discussing Mary (Bagot) Shearn ’07 is celebrat- 1. Xavier had served as associate vice how they impacted American decision- ing 10 years of employment at Wesley Lucas McConnell ’12 is active duty president of student life at UWG for making alongside public opinion, U.S. Medical Center in Wichita. She is an Army chaplain with the 4th Infantry more than three years as part of 20 years domestic politics, and financial and ASCP-certified medical laboratory Division, Fort Carson, Colorado. He is in higher education. He has been a vice economic considerations. Boydell & scientist who works exclusively in the currently deployed with that division. president and chief student affairs officer Brewer are publishers. microbiology laboratory at Wesley. Until recently he had been pastor of at East Texas Baptist University, but the Silver Lake (Kansas) United Method- bulk of his experience was at Baylor Rev. Wendy Mohler-Seib ’01 has Olinthus “Lin” Roberts ’08/’09 has ist Church. Lucas earned his M.Div. University and the University of Texas, been named the 2019-2020 visiting earned credentials as a Certified Pro- and Master of Sacred Theology degree Austin, serving in both leadership and scholar at Southwestern College. The fessional Travel Agent from Evolution from Yale University Divinity School. teaching roles. His doctoral research Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Travel Academy. focused on the role of psychological, Discipleship at Southwestern Col- William Montgomery ’18 recently cognitive, and behavioral factors in the lege’s visiting scholar program began in Tommy Castor ’08/’10 has re- became director of youth ministries at academic success of students at a large 2006, and supports a person nearing the cently joined in partnership to create Aldersgate United Methodist Church public research university. completion of Ph.D. work in the field Wichita-based Allied Media Partners in Olathe.

8 SUMMER 2019 | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Bill DeArmound, professor of mass gion,” at the American Society for Jacob Negley, assistant professor of Patrick Ross, professor of biology, communications and film, is author the History of Rhetoric in Austin. In psychology, Tammy McEwen associ- attended the annual meeting of the of “The Emperor’s New Brain” in summer 2019, Goodson’s first co- ate professor of biology and division Human Anatomy and Physiology Soci- the August issue of Waxing and Waning authored book was published: Introduc- chair of natural sciences, and Troy ety (HAPS) in Portland, Oregon, and Magazine. He also had two stories “The ing Prophetic Pragmatism: A Dialogue on Fort ’18 are authors of “Drinks Like a presented a workshop titled Name Game” and “The Policeman” Hope, the Philosophy of Race, and the Fish: The Effects of Ethanol on As- “Packing an Undergraduate Cadaver published in the anthology Equal and a Spiritual Blues, co-authored with Brad sociative Learning in Zebrafish (Danio Laboratory for High School Field poem in the Nationalism Anthology re- Elliott Stone. rerio)”, which is in press with the Inter- Trips.” He shared some of the lessons leased by the African Cooks Collective. national Journal of Comparative Psychology. that he has learned from developing the Jackson Lashier, associate profes- Dr. Negley also made two presenta- “Cadaver Experience” show at South- Jacob Goodson, associate profes- sor of religion and division chair of tions with Cristian Gardner ’18 – western College over the last 15 years. sor of philosophy, gave two confer- social sciences, published an essay this “Mathematics Education: The Unclear This past year, Dr. Ross presented 18 ence presentations during the spring spring: “Perpetua and the Meaning of Relationship Between Mathematical separate shows to almost 250 students semester: “William James’s Theory of Christian Identity,” in Wesleyan Theo- Ability” and “General Creativity,” from 14 different area high schools and Emotions: Three Interpretations,” at logical Journal. In March, he presented presented as a poster session in May at community colleges. These outreach the American Philosophical Associa- an essay titled “’There and Back the Association of Psychological Sci- efforts have proven to be an effective tion Central Meeting in Denver, and Again: The Non-Linear Emergence ence Convention, Washington, D.C.; recruitment strategy for new students “Should We Sever Hope from Faith of Pneumatology” at the Wesleyan and as a spoken session at the Great as well providing a unique hands-on and Knowledge? Richard Rorty, Theological Society Annual Meeting Plains Student Psychology Conference, science experience to the larger Rhetoric, and the Future of Reli- in Washington, D.C. Springfield, Missouri. educational community.

Warren O. Shockey ’49 formerly of Hall of Fame in 2007 and was induct- Tulsa and Winfield, died Feb. 8, 2019, ed into the Punxsutawney Area Sports in Glen Carbon, Illinois. He was pre- Hall of Fame. He was voted an All Goertz: A Builder in many ways ceded in death by his wife of 56 years, American for football in college and Vernon Goertz ’66 passed away May 22, 2019, at age 75. Vernon attended coached on two undefeated teams. In Harriet, and is survived by his wife, Southwestern College on a football scholarship, graduating with a bachelor’s his spare time, his hobby was collect- Edna; sons Nolan and Robert; and two degree in education. He served as a student assistant coach during his final grandsons. Warren was an ever-fervent ing pigeons. Gary is survived by his year at Southwestern College, and continued to coach throughout his life. Builder and cherished his many con- loving wife of 32 years, Pamela K. He is survived by his wife Cindy nections to Southwestern. (Reitz) Garzoni. He is also survived (Batt) ’66, the two were married for 53 by his daughter, Jenna Garzoni-Myers years. They have two daughters Lori and Betty (Eckl) Bean ’50 died March and husband Matthew. Kelle (Thompson) ’93 married to Craig 3, 2019. While at Southwestern, Betty Thompson ’97 and four grandchildren. was the vocal soloist with the orchestra Marcelee Gayl Gralapp ’52 died Jan. Vernon started his teaching career in Arkansas on tour for two years and was active in 17, 2019. She became associate library City and began teaching math at Winfield the Opera Work- director of the Boulder Public Library Middle School in 1969. He remained at the shop, Campus in 1959 and library director in 1966, middle school for 34 years, retiring in 2003. Players, and as a post she held for the next 37 years. Vernon was an assistant football coach at She was a tireless advocate for literacy student conductor Southwestern College for 22 years – a posi- for the A Cappella and the arts in Boulder and used her tion which allowed him to impact the lives Choir. While at influence to help establish everything of many young Builders. He was also the Head Wrestling Coach at Winfield Southwestern, from the Boulder Library Foundation High School from 1981 until 1996, the year he led the Vikings to their high- Betty met Marvin to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, est place in the state wrestling tournament. He was named State Wrestling Bean when she was paired with him at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Coach of the Year in 1993, 1995, and 1996. Vernon was inducted into the a student mixer, and they were married Art and the Dairy Center for the Arts. Southwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. He and Cindy received Dec. 24, 1949, at her mother’s home in A political force to be reckoned with, the Southwestern College Outstanding Alumni Award in 2016. Hoisington. Betty and Marvin moved she also was thoughtful, kind, giving Along with his business partners, he also built more than 30 custom to Kansas City, where Marvin attended and supportive. homes and several commercial buildings in the Winfield area. dental school and Betty taught elemen- Vernon was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, tary school. Betty and Marvin moved Marjorie Ann “Marge” Gillig ’54 serving on various committees including the board of trustees. He also served to Wellington in 1954 where they died May 10, 2019. Immediately after as a member of the board of trustees at Camp Horizon and led the team started Marvin’s dental practice. Betty graduation from SC she began teach- responsible for building the Welcome Center, the Sanctuary, and worked on was active in the community, including ing at Pratt North School and taught several other remodeling projects. As a Rotarian he helped with numerous two terms on the Wellington Library as a second grade teacher at Southwest community projects. He was crew chief for Island Park when the original Board. She often served as a substitute Elementary, Pratt, until she retired in playground was built and helped with both rebuilds. He enjoyed hunting, teacher. Betty is survived by her hus- 1995. In 2010, she was inducted into the fishing, traveling, attending Southwestern College athletic events, and spend- band, Marvin ’43; and her children: Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame. Marge ing time with his family and friends. Marsee Bates; Marla Thomas ’78; loved to travel and went to all 50 states A memorial has been established in Vernon’s name for the Southwestern Bob Bean ’82; and Paul Bean ’85. and many countries, often with her College Athletic Department. Memorials have been established with sister, Ethel, for missionary purposes. the Marvin and Betty Bean Scholarship Isolde Rose LeBrie ’54, died April Fund at Southwestern College. Gerald Wayne Beason ’55 died she taught for 17 years before retir- 17, 2019. After Southwestern she mar- March 6, 2019. After serving in the ing. She moved to Winfield in 2001, Gary E. Garzoni ’72 died Nov. 11, ried Homer Baker, with whom she military and several years farming where she enjoyed being close to family 2018. Gary taught 43 years at Maple- had her five surviving children. After in Kiowa, he followed his brother to and 15 years of substitute teaching. view Elementary enjoying several years on her beloved Burley, Idaho. Gerry married his school Paula is survived by her son, Dart (Zita) School and Punx- Marco Island (Florida) with her second sweetheart, Margaret Ann Hankey. Henry, and daughter, Dana Mettling sutawney Middle husband, Stephen LeBrie, she returned They celebrated their 66th Wedding ’93; brothers, Don Forsyth ’58 and School, as well as to Ohio. After the loss of Steve, she anniversary in 2018, but had been to- Charley Forsyth ’70, and numerous coaching for 43 met her surviving partner and best gether for nearly 70 years total. grandchildren and great-grandchildren years. He loved friend to the end, Tokuro Narazaki classic cars and ’56, while attending a 50-year reunion Paula (Forsyth) Henry ’55 died Geraldine Marie (Christy) Fram- was instrumental at Southwestern in 2004. Later in life March 15, 2019. Paula taught high bers ’57 died Monday, April 22, 2019, in getting the Classic Car Unit and she enjoyed working as a realtor and school at Larned, Winfield, and Marion in Farmington, Minn. She was a school the Geography Bee started. He was was proud author of a cookbook, High School before her family moved teacher in the Arkansas City School inducted into Southwestern’s Athletic Joyous Feasts. to Anderson, Ind., in 1978, where system for 24 years. She was married to

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Howard David Frambers for 55 years. lives through her passion for teaching, Survivors include six grandchildren, 13 first as a teacher then as a university Kallenbach: An accomplished chemist great-grandchildren, and seven great- professor, teaching other teachers. great-grandchildren. She was a member of Hesston United Lyle Ray Kallenbach ’61 died May 13, 2019. He married LaReta (Guth- Methodist Church and served on the rie) ’62; she survives. After earning his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Charles Loyd Martin ’60 died Jan. Council of Exceptional Children. 1969, Lyle began his professional work as a chemist for 12, 2019. Chuck taught history in Gulf Oil Research. In 1980, he joined Phillips Petro- Fran’s greatest joy was her family. south-central Wisconsin. He moved to leum (later ConocoPhillips) in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Washington state in 1980 as principal Janet I. (House) Craig ’67 died He retired as a senior research chemist in 2003. Over of Lake Washington High School in March 9, 2019. She married Charles the course of his career, Lyle was awarded over 30 U.S. Kirkland. An active leader in his pro- Craig and they lived in Winfield, patents for his research in the fields of petrochemicals, fession, Chuck spent that part of his life where Janet worked as a registered plastics and refining. In 2009, Lyle was inducted into running a high school -- events, sports, nurse at William Newton Hospital un- the Natural Science Hall of Fame at Southwestern the arts, countless graduations. Chuck til the birth of their first child. She was College. During his retirement years in Lawrence, Lyle was preceded in death by his wife of 34 a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed savored time with his family. Lyle sang in the FUMC church choir, was an years, Joanne. cooking for and caring for her husband active vegetable gardener, and spent many hours tracing his family’s geneal- ogy. He was an accomplished woodworker and Donnis F. (Pettigrew) Whaley and children. delighted in the furniture and decorative pieces that he created for family ’60/’88 died April 22, 2019. Donnis Roger Biby ’70 died May 4, 2019. He members. He also enjoyed the time that he spent building stage sets for was the stay-at-home mother of three spent the majority of his working career Theatre Lawrence. Lyle savored time with his family, including his son and sons: Steven, Todd and Greg. She gave in the construction industry and was daughter, their spouses, and two grandsons. private piano and voice lessons and con- tinued to do so for the next 30 years. self-employed as a stone mason for a After her children were in school Don- number of years. A significant amount of his meticulous work can still be seen by the Social Security Administration, a four-year player for the Southwest- nis taught fourth grade and junior high rising to the position of claims repre- ern College Moundbuilder basketball before becoming the music teacher for throughout Winfield and surround- sentative. She was also regional vice team. He was named All-KCAC three Washington and Eisenhower Elemen- ing areas. A recent grandfather, Roger president of Council 220 of the AFGE. times and an All-American. Paul was tary for 20 years. She played the organ loved being involved with anything She retired in 2015 after 40 years with a prolific scorer for SC. His 1,424 for many weddings and funerals in her involving his grandchildren. the agency. Cheryl was active in the points are in the top 10 for all-time lifetime and was the organist at several Lee Anna (Muret) Moorman ’70 VFW and Military Order of the Coo- scoring at SC, which he scored before Wellington churches. Donnis and Rob- died April 17, 2019. Lee spent most of the three-point line was introduced to ert Whaley were married 59 years. ties. Survivors include her husband of her working life as a computer pro- 34 years, TJ; her father; a sister; and the game. In 2018, Paul was inducted John Hadsall ’62 died May 3, 2019. grammer for companies including the two stepchildren. into Southwestern College’s Athletics He taught band for many years in- City of Winfield, Edward B. Stephen- Hall of Fame (below, center, with Mike cluding at Wellington and was on the son, Farm Fresh, and Cupid of Black- Nancy Juhlin ’73 died Feb. 15, 2019, McCoy, current SC athletic director, and staff at Southwestern. He was an avid well. She retired from the Kansas Turn- in Brunswick, Maine, after a long President Andrews) and the school retired supporter of directing young people to pike Authority in 2013. Her family battle with endometrial cancer. Nancy his jersey. He was a great supporter of Southwestern. includes her husband, Phil Moorman; is remembered for her warmth, kind- Southwestern College athletics and was her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and ness and determination. She was the beloved by many, known for his great Norma Jean “Jeanie” (Snyder) 2005 recipient of the Marilyn McNeish Christie Muret ’90, ’71; her nieces, sense of humor and friendly spirit. Clay ’64 died Feb. 6, 2019. After Award for Special Education, presented Jennifer Muret Bate ’96 (Seth Bate marrying Michael Clay ’94 on as part of South- ’93), Jessica Muret ’98, and Sarah Christmas Eve in 1966, she moved western College’s Muret ’07. to Douglass where she taught for 30 Educators Hall years. She is survived by her husband, Gary Lee Rowe ’71 died April 1, of Fame honors. Mike; three sons; a brother; and three 2019. Gary served in the U.S. Army Nancy began her grandchildren. and completed a tour in Vietnam with career with the Winfield school Linn W. Wainner ’64 died Feb. 15, the Big Red 1 infantry in 1969. After district in 1977 2019. He married Judy Thurman in Southwestern he earned his master’s de- 1962. Linn began his career in environ- gree in healthcare administration from and soon began teaching special educa- mental quality in 1969 at the Oklahoma George Washington University. Gary tion at Winfield High School. She was IN MEMORIAM City-County Health Department, and spent his professional career working to named Cowley County Special Ed Co- moved to the Oklahoma Department of improve health care for patients in each op Outstanding Teacher in 1981, and OF FRIENDS Environmental Quality in 1990, retir- of the hospitals where he served as chief she was awarded the Winfield Unified Sarabeth Farney, former associate ing in 2006. executive officer. School District Teacher of the Year in professor of education at Southwestern, 1991. She became the assistant direc- died March 14. She was a retired teach- Frances “Fran” L. Clark ’66 died Cheryl Joyce (Phillips) Hainkel ’72 tor of the Special Services Cooperative er and administrator in USD 259 as Feb. 20, 2019. Fran influenced many died Feb. 4, 2019. Cheryl was employed in Cowley County and led PALs early well as a professor at both Southwestern education program that served 3-year- and Wichita State University. Sarabeth olds. When Nancy retired from the is survived by her husband, Gary; two Hanna: A dedicated friend and volunteer school district, she began a new career daughters, a son, six grandchildren and in the early intervention field as the four great-grandchildren. Ralph Hanna ’60 died May 20. He married his high school sweetheart director of birth-to-three programs for Annetta (Smith) ’85. He was a teacher, football coach, guidance coun- Greenbush in Cowley County, South- Lewis E. Gilbreath, longtime friend selor, and school psychologist in the Winfield School system. Ralph was east Kansas, along with Ottawa and of Southwestern, died March 22, 2019. dedicated to youth with special needs and established the Special Educa- North Central Kansas from 2006 to Lewis served in the U.S. Army during tion Cooperative of Cowley County. He started 2016. Nancy is survived by her husband World War II in the United States and his second career as a State Farm insurance agent of nearly 50 years, David ’69; and her Europe. After college, he was employed in 1979 and retired in 1999. After Annetta’s death daughter and son-in-law, Molly Juhlin with schools in Russell and Hutchin- in 2000, Ralph met and married Robin Belden in and Bob Zager. son, and retired from Southwestern 2003. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching, College after 22 years having served as and watching his grandchildren. He was a member Paul Wayne Steele ’85 died May both dean of students and admissions of the First Baptist Church and served in several 7, 2019 in Scottsburg, Indiana. He is director. Later he was marketing direc- community service organizations and on the USD survived by his daughter, Alex. During tor for Cumbernauld Village. Memo- 465 Foundation. Ralph is survived by his wife, his career, Paul worked as a high school rials have been established in Lewis’s Robin, sons Ralph ’78 (Carol Thorne ’77,) and Barry Hanna, daugh- English and computer teacher, a grade memory to the Southwestern College school teacher, and for Crop Produc- ters, Betsy Sullivan and Sally Vessels, 20 grandchildren, and five great- Endowment Scholarship Fund. grandchildren. The family has requested memorial gifts to the Annetta tion Services in Scottsburg. Paul was a Hanna Endowed Scholarship Fund at Southwestern College. member of the Lexington Presbyterian Thomas Milton Schneider, longtime Church. While on campus, Paul was friend of Southwestern, died Aug. 26,

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2018. Tom served as pastor at many dif- A son, Ezra Haviv, born in March 2019 to Joel and A daughter, Adelynn Marie, born March 8, 2019, to ferent churches over his lifelong career Jennifer Alejandre ’12, ’09. Ezra has a brother, Asher (4). Torbin and Rachel (Vieyra) Harper ’14, ’16. The family for the United Methodist Church, was lives in Wichita. A son, Denver William, born in December 2018 to Luke Concordia district superintendent, and and Katy (Buffum) Arneson ’14, ’14. Denver has many A son, Brendon Wayne, born February 27, 2019 to Tyson was a staff member at the United Meth- Builder relatives. and Jessica (Bernhardt) Heidebrecht ’09, ’09. The family odist Conference Office. He is survived lives in Omaha, Nebraska. by his wife, Phyllis; by two sons, Steve A son, Van Cable, born May 14, 2019 to Chris Cole ’12 and ’92 and wife Nancy and Jon ’96 and wife Quila. The Coles reside in Bristow, Oklahoma. A son, Brantlee Ames, born in May 2018 to Kari (Groom) wife Dedre; and three grandchildren. ’05/’09 and Scott Kent. Brantlee has two brothers, Sawyer and Easton. Helen J. Throckmorton, longtime friend of Southwestern and daughter of A son, Silas Hendrix, born in October 2018 to Chandler two Builders, died Feb. 8, 2019. Helen and Jennifer Kirkhart ’12/’13, ’12/’13. Silas has a brother, was head of the Wichita State Univer- Aris Bronson (3). sity English department for many years A daughter, Elsie Marie, born in February 2019 to Roger and retired in 1992 as professor emeri- and Brooke Klein ’09, ’09. tus. She co-authored several books and was published in major journals with A daughter, Abigale June, was born November 11, 2018 to an Honorable Mention in the Atlantic Amanda (Manske) ’07 and Nathan McDaniel. The McDan- Monthly for her poem “Coming of iels make their home in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Age.” While a prolific poet, she also played a mean game of Scrabble. She A daughter, Tomlyn Kate born March 22, 2019 to Kenna is survived by her brother, Robert W. (Corley) ’08 and Matthew Morrison. Throckmorton ’51. Bruce and Karen Rowe ’79, ’79 have recently adopted their two grandchildren. The family lives in Wellington.

A daughter, Adilyn Shinneman, born March 24, 2019 to Ted and Tiffany Shinneman ’11, ’13.

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Institutional Advancement

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE New role includes Homecoming and Alumni Directory responsibilities Homecoming 2019 ince September of 2013, I have been serving as the director of the Builder October 25-27 Fund. I have had the privilege of working with Builders across the globe to S help ensure our Builders on campus have ample opportunity to explore their academic and co-curricular curiosities and to more fully discover their potential. My role has expanded to include alumni engagement. In the past few weeks, I’ve spoken with many Builders as we plan for Homecoming 2019, All the World is a Stage. Along with class reunions, the parade, and football game, we are featuring several exciting events including a centen- nial celebration for the Campus Players. The Richard and Julia Wilke Institute of Discipleship and Philosophy and Religion department are sponsoring the live record- ing of two podcasts. We will also be induct- ing alumni into our Athletic Hall of Fame. Indeed, it is sure to be a great production! AND WE ARE MERRILY BUILDERS In addition to my work on Homecom- ing, I am also helping to publish the 2020 edition of the Alumni Directory. You may receive post cards, emails, and/or phone calls from Publishing Concepts (PCI). This is a legitimate survey to help us gather informa- tion so that we can share your achievements and help us stay in contact with you. As I reflect on my love for Southwestern and for the many Builders who I have come to know since my first days on campus as a freshman in 2005 – I am so grateful and excited for all that lies ahead. Our college is a beautiful and meaning- 51+ Year Reunion ful place. I am pleased to be working alongside a wonderfully talented and gener- Also ous alumni base to build more opportunity for our current students and to deepen 50 Year Reunion | 1969 25 Year Reunion | 1994 the powerful relationships formed here at our beloved alma mater. If I have not yet had the chance, I look forward to meeting you. Please make 45 Year Reunion | 1974 20 Year Reunion | 1999 plans to join us for Homecoming on October 25, 26, and 27. If you have 40 Year Reunion | 1979 15 Year Reunion | 2004 questions about Homecoming or simply would like to connect, please reach me at 620.229.6155 or [email protected]. 35 Year Reunion | 1984 10 Year Reunion | 2009 Go Builders! 30 Year Reunion | 1989 5 Year Reunion | 2014

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