SPRING 2008 Volume 50 • Number 1 CONTENTS TORCH magazine is the official publication of Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee. 4 Mayfield Comes of Age It is intended to inform, Since 1928 a school building on Magnolia educate and give insight to Ave. next to the Lee campus was an alumni, parents and friends of the university. elementary school. Between semesters it It is published quarterly became part of the Lee campus. and mailed free to all alumni of the university. Other subscriptions are 8 Department Focus available by calling the An in-depth look at Behavioral and alumni office at 423-614-8316. Social Sciences, one of the more popular TORCH MAGAZINE departments at Lee University. Cameron Fisher, editor George Starr, sports editor Bob Fisher, graphic designer 10 Bob O’Bannon Retires One of the most colorful faculty WRITERS members in Lee history hangs up his Brian Conn, Paul Conn, Missy Colter, Cameron Fisher, science coveralls. Katie Gee, Robert Graham, Elizabeth Hamilton, 20 The Best Year Ever? Whitney Hemphill, Based on already stellar records this year, George Starr athletic teams at Lee University are poised PHOTOGRAPHERS to notch the best record ever in the history Daniel Ashworth, Ann Cisney, of sports at Lee. Brian Conn, Cameron Fisher, Whitney Hemphill, Andrew Millar, George Starr, Mike Wesson

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Fond Farewell Dr. Robert O’Bannon sits for a photo in one of his favorite surroundings. Photo by Mike Wesson. OPENING THOUGHTS From President Paul Conn

Departments New Life for Mayfield 4 Campus News Lee University has bought the Mayfield School property. 10 Faculty Facts As you will read in this issue, the old elementary school, built in 12 Alumni Fund List 1928, has moved to a shiny new building several blocks away, so the old facility was up for grabs, and we grabbed it. 20 Athletics Primarily, the acquisition gives us three acres adjacent to our 24 Torch Travels campus, a deal we couldn’t afford not to make. In the long term, we will probably use bulldoze the old school and use that acreage 24 Who's Where to build a new building, or provide parking lots or playing fields. But for the next few years, we plan to spiff up the old build- ing and use it for some of the programs which are badly in need of space. As many new buildings as we have added at Lee in the last fifteen years, it would seem we would finally be set for space. But it’s not working out that way. It seems that the more we build, the more crowded we are, as our enrollment grows and our programs proliferate. So we are splashing on some paint, rolling out some new carpet, redoing some bathrooms, and generally cleaning up the old Mayfield. Already this semester, Lee students are converting the old building into an active part of their campus map. They are making ceramics in art studios (once the cafeteria), studying environmental science in classrooms where kindergarten once met, and playing intramural basketball in an old gym that reminds them of the film “Hoosiers,” but otherwise is a terrific place to play ball. In short, we are improvising! We haven’t figured out all the uses we might make of Mayfield. It’s a solid old building; all its fire alarm and sprinkler systems are up to date; the various inspectors have been all over it and proclaimed it safe and “up to code” in every respect. So in the next few months, we will be using more and more of the space, and by fall semester, it will be a busy place for students in drama, music, education, science/math, and who know what? In the meantime, we are in the process of building 100,000 square feet of new construction underway. The sciences and religious studies will have new homes, Lord willing, within the next two years, and as they move into new facilities, the space they leave behind will be available to the departments of business and languages. If you haven’t visited campus lately, this is a good time to come see us! You’ll enjoy seeing the campus reshaped as we move through the most aggressive capital campaign in our history. Campus News Mayfield Annex Offers Options The recently acquired school campus comes at a strategic time

The first phase of turning a for- mer elementary school building into an extension of the Lee University campus took place over the Christ- mas holidays. When students returned for the spring 2008 semester in January the interior of the 79-year-old building had undergone some cosmetic changes, including new paint and restroom renovations. By the time classes began, some locations previ- ously marked “TBA” on class sched- ules had been changed to the new Mayfield Annex. In the winter 2007 issue of Torch it was reported that Lee University had purchased neighboring Mayfield School. The acquisition of the old school came at the desire of the Cleveland City School System to sell the property to assist in paying for a new Mayfield which had been con- structed four blocks north. With the smack of an auctioneer’s gavel, Lee increased its campus by 3.1 acres, adding 46,000 square feet of class- room, faculty and meeting space, as well as a cafeteria and gymnasium. An immediate beneficiary of the space is the art program which now has several large, open areas for such crafts as pottery and sketching. On Mondays and Wednesdays nearly two dozen students can be found molding clay in the former dining room of Mayfield, while a class of budding artists is upstairs sketching their latest creations. For the last several years, two ‘art houses’ operated as studios/ classrooms on the south side of cam- pus. They were razed early last semes- ter to make way for the new School of Religion now under construction. The art houses’ contents were moved Lee students have more space to hone their artistic skills, both for pottery and painting; to two smaller houses (one the former Biology 110 students (above) learn in what was once a first-grade classroom at Mayfield

4 TORCH • Spring 2008 location of health services) as tempo- rary locations. The acquisition of Mayfield on November 1 offered a perfect alternative. “This (Mayfield) couldn’t have come at a better time,” stated Gary Ray, vice president for administration at Lee. “With two major capital expansion projects expanding into art house territory, the move to Mayfield not only creates more space, but bet- ter space.” The latter two art houses are also slated for demolition later this year as construction is set to begin on a new science building. With construction expected to take at least 18 months, in the short run the science program stands to benefit from the Mayfield space as well. Having Welders, riveters and surveyors work on the lecture hall for the future School of Religion. School of Religion Building Under Construction Construction is well underway on a along with all other teaching spaces, $5 million academic building which will be “technology enhanced class- will become the new home of the rooms,” sharing a quarter-million- School of Religion. The project is part dollar technology proposal for the long outgrown the Beach Science of Lee’s capital drive called the Press building which has been developed Building, some science faculty have Toward the Mark campaign, which has by the university staff. been operating out of the Beach Build- a goal of raising $25 million to fund a The front of the building will ing Annex, a small house located on major set of campus construction plans. feature a 12-sided entrance hall. It 15th Street. Its pending demolition has The building, which will face the will double as a student/faculty forced the division of at least one intersection of Parker and Eighth St., lounge, and will be capped by a cir- Beach Building classroom into faculty will include classroom space for 620 cular dome and cupola similar to ear- offices. Mayfield will provide the uni- students and offices for 32 faculty lier campus structures, including the versity with flexible classroom space to members. The two-story structure will Deacon Jones Dining Hall and most accommodate the construction phase continue the red-brick, neo-Georgian recently, the Paul Dana Walker of the new science building. Already design that has been the architectural Arena. According to President Conn, this semester, two science classes have theme of new construction on the Lee the new building will also incorporate been relocated there preceding the campus in recent years. Lee President underground utilities for the project, planning and pre-construction process. Dr. Paul Conn stated “We expect this along Parker St. and Eighth St., as it Other plans for the Mayfield cam- new building to be one of the busiest has for all previous capital projects of pus are utilization of the full size and more important buildings on our the last two decades. gymnasium for intramurals (renova- campus.” So far, results of the Press Toward tions to restroom/locker rooms are As reported in the winter 2007 edi- the Mark campaign have included a nearly complete) and conversion of tion of Torch, in addition to classroom $2 million upgrade of the school’s much of the schoolyard on the north and office space, the new structure will computer infrastructure, an enlarged side to additional parking to replace include a large reading/library room and improved Walker Arena field- parking to be lost during the science and a student computer center. The house and a new two-story health building construction. most prominent of the nine classrooms clinic and Leonard Center for service will be a 200-seat lecture hall, which, learning.

TORCH • Spring 2008 5 Campus News College of Education Announces New Ed.S. Program Officials with the Lee University tion, if desired. The program is designed licensed attorney, a former president of Helen DeVos College of Education have to provide leaders with the training the Tennessee State Association of announced the introduction of an Ed.S. needed to navigate through today’s edu- School Superintendents, a former Ten- degree program beginning this fall. cational laws, regulations, and best nessee Principal of the Year, the current The Educational Specialist Program practices in order to make informed president-elect of the state’s profession- is designed for teachers and adminis- decisions at the administrative level in al teacher educators, and a host of trators seeking to advance their skills today’s schools and district offices. other distinguished local, state, and and knowledge with a degree above “In the Helen DeVos College of national figures in their respective the master’s level. The program offers Education, we are proud of the impres- areas. What they all share is a fierce emphases in classroom teaching and sive credentials of our faculty, but desire to produce caring, competent, educational leadership. more importantly our students are con- and qualified men and women of char- “This is significant to the Helen tinually amazed at how their profes- acter who will lead the next generation DeVos College of Education (HDCOE) sional and personal commitments seem of students, teachers, and schools. If and to the university because it is our to merge,” stated Dr. Gary Riggins, this sounds like a challenge, it most first degree beyond the masters, and it director of graduate studies in educa- certainly is. Come see what’s happening brings the status of the university to a tion. “On our full-time faculty is a at Lee University.” different level,” said Dr. Debbie Murray, dean of the HDCOE. “One reason we are offering the new degree is in response to the persistent requests from alumni and area educators to provide in-service education at a level beyond the masters degree. The courses will address rele- vant issues and concerns of experienced teachers and school leaders in a hands- on, problem solving format.” The Classroom Teaching program is based on the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This program will (l-r) Dr. Rick Denning, director of Cleveland City Schools; Dr. Debbie Murray, dean of the encourage continued excellence in the Helen DeVos College of Education; Bob Taylor, director of Bradley County Schools; Dr. classroom and facilitate the teacher’s George Nerren, professor of Education at Lee; and Ron Blaylock, Director of Southeast application for National Board Certifica- Field Service Certification for the state Department of Education) Moore Named New Director of Health Services David “Mickey” Moore was Moore is a Lee graduate, receiving a clinic on a part-time basis. He has recently named the new director of bachelor of science and graduating worked in the Cleveland, Tenn., Health Services for Lee university. cum laude in 1973. He went on to hospital system since 1978,where he Moore was chosen by a search com- complete a has been assistant director of nursing mittee comprised of clinic staff and registered (1989-2003), emergency services university administration. nursing pro- administrative director (1978-1989 According to Dr. Walt Mauldin, gram in and 2003-2005), and administrative vice president for Student Life, “Mr. Charlotte, house supervisor (2005-2008). Moore was chosen for the position N.C. The university’s Health Clinic is based on his knowledge in the field Moore has housed in the new Leonard Center of medicine and his years of service worked pre- building and was led by Mrs. Twyla as a capable supervisor. Everyone viously at Green who resigned last November knew him well and knew what he Lee, assist- to accept a post in nearby Chat- could bring to the clinic.” ing at the tanooga.

6 TORCH • Spring 2008 Thompson Grants Total Nearly $130,000 Directs Global Lee University recently received of ten school-based teams of special two grants from the Tennessee High- education and general education Perspectives er Education Commission through teachers. the Improving Teacher Quality grant Lay received the second grant of Lee University recently named Beth program. The grants were awarded $68,500 which will fund continuing Thompson as the new director of the for projects directed by Dr. Kimberly work with the Improving Numeracy Global Perspectives Moffett, assistant professor of educa- and Algebraic Thinking (INAT) pro- office. She replaces Dr. tion, and Dr. Steven Lay, professor of gram by allowing him to expand the Suzanne Hamid who mathematics. project from Bradley and other sur- resigned last semester Moffett received a grant for rounding counties to a new area. after her recent marriage $59,750 which will fund the Team- This program was first offered to and relocation to Egypt. ing and Instruction for Practical teachers from six nearby counties in “Over the past four Strategies (TIPS) project, which will summer 2007. The enthusiastic years, I have witnessed provide content knowledge on response encouraged Lay to expand first-hand hundreds of behavioral and emotional disorders, the INAT summer institute to more students’ lives being changed through training for teachers to apply that school systems in the southeast Ten- their cross-cultural experiences,” knowledge in the classroom, and nessee region. Thompson said upon accepting the coaching for teachers as they imple- Through the project teachers are appointment. “It is my hope this already ment the strategies with their stu- introduced to Lay’s “Prelude to Alge- established standard of excellence will dents. Dr. Trevor Milliron, associate bra” program which illustrates a new continue for many years to come.” professor of psychology, will assist way of understanding and modeling A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Thomp- Moffet with the project. Lee Univer- the basic arithmetic operations. The son came to Lee as a non-traditional sity will partner with five school sys- teachers are then given classroom student in 2001. She graduated in 2004 tems for the TIPS project. Forty K-12 materials necessary to implement with a BA in political science and has teachers will participate, comprised this approach in their classes. served as the assistant director of Global Perspectives since that time. Two Lee Drama Productions Honored at Festival The Lee University drama produc- Ryan Acting Nominations. Joshua pating Production in the KCACTF. The tion of The Chairs, directed by Christine Hatfield was also nominated for Sound university’s production team received Williams, assistant professor of drama, Design. Stage Manager Elizabeth several nominations for their work by was recently entered as a Participating Bloodworth was also nominated. the festival. In addition to the individu- Production in Kennedy Center Ameri- A second Lee production, Two als nominated, the entire production can College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Rooms, was also entered as a Partici- was recommended for consideration to Lee University is part of Region IV of be performed at the KCACTF Region IV KCACTF which includes Virginia, West Festival in Clemson , S.C., in February. Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North The following students received Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mis- nominations for their work in Two sissippi, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, Rooms: John D. Moore- Irene Ryan and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nominee for Acting; Sarah Shealy- Judges noted that Director Williams Irene Ryan Nominee for Acting; Anna “did an excellent job of creating an Cook- Irene Ryan Nominee for Acting; important experience for the students Derrick Vanmeter- Barbizon Scene involved in this project, The energy and Design Nominee; Lauren Hayes- understanding of this difficult concep- National Stage Management Nominee. tual script was excellent.” The following faculty members The following students received received nominations for their work: nominations for their work on the Dr. Mark Burnette, Faculty Director show: Linsey Retcofsky, Tyler Steele Lee students Linsey Retcofsky and Tyler Nominee; Ms. Catherine Bradley, Facul- and Joshua Hatfield received Irene Steele perform a scene from The Chairs. ty Designer Nominee (lighting).

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DEPARTMENTAL FOCUS Behavioral and Social Sciences Stresses Excellence, Community, and Ministry By ROBERT GRAHAM, Ph.D., and sociology and 85 graduate stu- Department Chair dents. Despite the popularity of our programs, students still get the individ- Historically, the Behavioral and ual attention and personal connection Social Sciences (BSS) department with faculty that is foundational to the included the diverse disciplines of Lee University experience. psychology, sociology, anthropolo- BSS faculty often involve students in gy, history, political science, and research projects and encourage stu- graduate programs in mental health dents to conduct and present their own counseling and school counseling. research findings. For example, Dr. John In 2004, coinciding with the com- Gulledge took a small group of students pletion of the Devos Center for the to visit the Primate Laboratory at Geor- Humanities, the BSS Department gia State University where he did his was split into two departments. graduate work to show them how psy- Anthropology, history, humanities chological research on chimpanzees is and political science became the conducted. Last fall, nine undergraduate Department of History and Political psychology students presented research Science while psychology, sociology at the Tennessee Psychological Associa- and the graduate programs tion Conference in Nashville. remained as the Department of This spring we have three sociology The Play Therapy Center gives students Behavioral and Social Sciences. students presenting research at the valuable hands-on training while providing Even after the split, the Behavioral SouthEastern Undergraduate Sociology much-needed ministry to the community. and Social Sciences Department Symposium co-hosted by Emory Uni- continues to be one of the largest versity and Morehouse College in Feb- spring to learn about ways to use their departments on campus with ruary. We also have students attending sociology training after graduation to approximately 350 undergraduate the Faith and International Develop- promote international development. students majoring in psychology ment Conference at Calvin College this In addition to striving for excel- lence in the classroom, many of our faculty members maintain active research and scholarly agendas. Dr. Kim Eckert completed her book: Stronger Than You Think: Becoming Whole Without Having to Be Perfect. A Woman’s Guide (InterVarsity Press Books, 2007) and has already begun developing another book idea. Within the last two years, Dr. John Gulledge has published or presented 14 research articles and chapters and has collabo- rated with undergraduate students on some of these projects. Last spring, Dr. Psychology professor Susan Carter and Dr. Eddie Stone both Susan Carter (center) leads presented research papers with some of students in group study their students at the American Coun- seling Association’s national meeting.

8 TORCH • Spring 2008 the graduate programs is continuing to increase and we are attracting many students who did not have a prior connection with Lee University. The department is reaching beyond the U.S. borders. This spring the BSS will begin cooperating with the faculty of the European Theologi- cal Seminary in Freudenstadt-Kniebis, Germany, to offer a master of science degree in counseling psychology. Faculty from Lee will travel to Ger- many a few times each year to offer intensive courses and qualified instructors in Germany will offer Lee psychology majors and professors pose in Sigmund Freud’s office in Vienna during the additional courses. department’s 2007 global perspectives trip to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria The Behavioral and Social Sci- ences department has had a global The department established a Play to be state-licensed counselors. We are perspectives trip each summer since Therapy Center in 2003 where graduate seeking additional accreditation through 2003 and this trip has typically been students and upper-level undergraduate national accrediting bodies such as The to London and surrounding areas. students have the opportunity for train- Council for Accreditation of Counseling Last summer Dr. Robert Fisher and ing in play therapy with children. Our and Related Educational Programs Dr. Jeff Sargent took students to site has been licensed by the state of (CACREP) so that our graduates will Geneva, Salzburg and Vienna with Tennessee and has been a real service have more opportunities. Demand for stops in Switzerland, France, Ger- to the community. Thanks to a propos- many, and Austria. They visited al written by Dr. Kim Eckert and Dr. Sigmund Freud's famous offices in Trevor Milliron (directors of the Play Vienna and the Viktor Frankl Center, Therapy Center), the Center received where the students enjoyed a lecture $95,000 in Federal grant money from from Frankl's grandson. The group the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Ini- also visited palaces, cathedrals and tiative to fund play therapy and play many other historic sites, including a attention training in local elementary trip to Hitler's Eagles Nest high in the schools. This has greatly expanded our Austrian Alps. The European trip will reach into the community and has be repeated this summer and a future been mutually beneficial to our stu- trip to Japan is in the works. dents, the local schools, and children in There has never been a more the community. Besides his work with exciting time to be a student in the the Play Therapy Center, Dr. Trevor Department of Behavioral and Social Milliron was recently elected president Sciences. The quality of the educa- of the Tennessee Psychological Associ- tional experience and the breadth of ation. This interest group is involved in opportunity are unparalleled. We con- public policy related to mental health tinue to expand on our solid founda- and advocacy efforts in the state. tion of undergraduate education and Our graduate programs are continu- while providing new opportunities for ing to be improved through the addi- our students. The Behavioral and tion of future courses in the area of (Top) Sociology majors Austen Lake, Andrew Social Sciences department provides Mundy, Tarah Armbrester and Cate Tindal marriage and family counseling and presented their research at Emory University; an excellent academic experience to exploring ways to better prepare our (above) Psychology majors Lauren Blanton students and is engaging students in students for effective ministry in and Johnna Ephrussi presented at the Ten- research, service, and cross-cultural churches in addition to preparing them nessee Psychological Association meeting experiences around the world. Faculty Facts

By CAMERON FISHER

Veteran science professor Dr. Robert H. O’Bannon has announced his retirement effective this year. The well-known “Dr. Bob” will take with him a whimsical, yet effective teach- ing style which has left unique mem- ories with hundreds of Lee alumni. Bob O’Bannon began his college education at Lee in 1959. After completing one year, he was asked to become assistant pastor at the Elizabethton, Tenn., Church of God. He finished his undergraduate coursework in Biological Science at nearby East Tennessee State Univer- sity and by 1963 had completed ‘Dr. Bob’ to Retire After 45 Years masters and doctorate degrees in have consisted of the details of speci- always available to them on a personal reproductive physiology from the mens in formaldehyde and field trips to basis. The lore of Lee students over the University of Florida. That same the local slaughterhouse where severed past forty years—science majors and year he accepted the call to teach at cow heads serve as teaching aids. others alike—includes hundreds of sto- his alma mater. “Sometimes students will take ries of “Dr. Bob" extending kindness to Like so many faculty members tokens home from these trips,” O’Ban- them in small practical ways. throughout the history of Lee Univer- non joked. “I like to have fun teaching “People think of Dr. O'Bannon as a sity, teaching overlaps with ministry and I have been accused of being an man of strong views," one former stu- and vice versa. Robert O’Bannon’s easy grader, so that draws a big crowd.” dent says, “but whether students agreed first year teaching at Lee would last A self-proclaimed “die-hard with him or not, he befriended us and one year before he was asked to creationist," O'Bannon's reputation went out of his way to help us." accept a ministry leadership post in includes his staunch commitment to O'Bannon's farm in Bradley County Egypt. For six months his family, traditional views of the origin of the was the site of the Upsilon Xi Sadies which included wife Nancy, son universe and the sanctity of life. His Hawkins autumn event for decades, Randy and daughter Bethany, lived emphatic views on often-controversial and his home was often open to stu- in Cairo, and then two-and-a-half subjects is just part of his legacy, how- dents of all types. years in Lebanon where their ever. More importantly, his students Although Dr. O’Bannon officially youngest son, Terry was born. The remember him as a teacher who was retires this fall, he was granted a sab- O’Bannon’s were forced to evacuate during the Six Day War which engulfed the Middle East in 1967. The family returned to Cleveland where Dr. Bob resumed his faculty position teaching in the science department. For the last 40 years Dr. O’Ban- non has been a staple of the Lee faculty. His teaching “antics” are legendary with past students as they line up to take his classes which

10 TORCH • Spring 2008 batical for this semester to finish a Lee Professor Completes Doctorate book he is writing on science and the Lisa Long, assistant professor of Christian education at Lee University, recently Bible, of which he has completed 15 received the Ph.D. in educational studies from the Talbot School of Theology at chapters. The reduced schedule will Biola University in La Mirada, California. The focus of her also allow him time with his wife, dissertation was the connection between Holy Communion Nancy, who he met at Lee and mar- and Christian education, specifically in the Wesleyan Pente- ried in 1958. She has been battling a costal faith tradition. number of medical conditions for Long joined the Department of Christian Ministries in the years, most notably kidney failure fall of 2006. She received her master’s degree from the Church which has rendered her dependant on of God Theological Seminary after graduating from Lee in dialysis. She continues to be active, 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Christian education. including serving as the organist every Sunday at Westmore Church of God. Bob O’Bannon was honored in 2002 for his years of service, along Eight Faculty Awarded Tenure with his faculty colleague, Dr. Don Bowdle, when a new dual residence DR. KEVIN DR. PATRICIA hall was dedicated with a side each BROWN, MCCLUNG being named in their honors. O’Ban- Assistant Assistant non and Bowdle Halls are joined professor professor with a common lobby and are the of English in special education

DR. GEORGE DR. PATTY NERREN SILVERMAN Professor of Assistant education professor of public relations

DR. STEPHEN DR. LINDA prime choices of male students living SWINDLE THOMPSON on campus. He has also been the Associate Assistant recipient of the two top faculty professor of professor awards including Excellence in political science of music Teaching (1980) and Excellence in education Scholarship (1989). Dr. O’Bannon concluded his com- ments by saying, “The bible tells us the truth will make you free (John 8:32). I have always stressed to my DR. JASON DR. DOUG students the importance of seeking WARD WARNER truth. Truth naturally leads to belief Assistant Assistant in creation, sanctity of life, etc. The professor professor evidence just keeps pointing to intel- of history of music ligent design or a creator. When a student grasps that truth, it is very rewarding.”

TORCH • Spring 2008 11 Myrna Alford JoAnn Squires Bernard Stansky Chloe Stewart Christine Stewart Hoyt and Blanche Stone George Summers Harry Swilley Jim Swilley Joyce Swilley Josh and Anne Thomas Vivian Turpin Carmelita Walker Paul Walker Donald Walker Jackie Walker Dan Winters Jim and Allene Winters Cherrie Yother Carolyn Abbott Darcy Abbott Pat Abbott Darleen Allen Duane Smock Harold Snyder Sue Snyder Vera Sprunk James Stephens Helen Stockton Don Stovall Mary Stovall Martha Stover Alois Swiger Willadean Tapley Al Taylor Joe Taylor Alice Thomas Francis Eugene Thomas John Thomas Lucille Thomas Larry and Janice Timmerman Marlene Townsend Betty Turner Margaret Turner Ray Turner Myra Vaughan William Vaughan Rona Vines Lucille Walker Ruthaline Webb Fred Whisman Margaret Whisman Edna Williams Jack Williams Nina Williams Dewey and Louise Wilson Lavon Wisher Bernice Woodard Patty Wotring Hilger Wynkoop Elizabeth Zeigler President’s Circle Platinum President’s ● 1961-1970 ◆ ● ● ● ● ▲ ■ ● ■ ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ✱ ✱ ● ✱ ■ ✱ President’s Circle Gold Circle Gold President’s ◆ Bob O'Bannon Helen Owens Lawrence Owens Mary Painter Joyleen Pealock Gail Pyeatt Dudley Pyeatt Bud Rawlings Mauldin and Janet Ray Bill Sheeks Eleanor Sheeks Elena Shirley Henry and Betty Smith Betty Neely Chester Neely Joyce Nester Charlotte Nicely Don Nicely James O'Bannon Betty Ogle Norma Orcutt Earl Outten Patty Owens Bob Pace Mary Pangle Russell Parson Evelyn Patridge Elton Patridge Elva Peeler Ernest Pennington Alvin Peterson Lillian Peterson Jo Petty Ronald Pitts Jack Pope Lacy Powell Sue Powell Norma Pucek Jimmy Ray Marilyn Rayburn Helen Rester Esther Reynolds Betty Rice Gene Rice Mickey Rice Mildred Richardson Henry Ricks Lester Robbins Julius Roberts James Rogers Berl Rose Kathryn Samples Charles Sargent Bethel Scarborough Peter Shaida Joseph Sharp Edward Shoupe Betty Simons Fay Skinner Clara Smith Dorothy Smith Oneta Smith Wendell Smith ● ● ● ▲ ◆ ● ● ■ ■ ● ● ● ● President’s Circle Silver Circle Silver President’s ▲ Morris Holloway Wilma Horton Harvey and Beatrice Hudson Bob Johnson Betty Lanier David Lanier Glenna Lee Ollie Lee Eva Mae LeFevre Carolyn Medlin JoAn Morris Max Morris Patricia Holland Ruth Hollis Novella Hopkins Annis and Watson Horne Willis Horton Norma Hughes Carrie Humbertson Ramona Hyberger Lillian Hyre Hollice Johnson Mary Johnson Vetrie Jones James Justice Donna Killman Andy Killman Russell King Lloyd Koester Donald Koon Glen Kramer Mary Larson Flavius Lee Betty Lemons Dewey Lemons Ruth Lindsey Bobbye Linton Laverna Lowe Shirley Lyons George Lytle Johnnie Lytle Jean Martin Joyce Martin N.D. Martin Mildred Maupin Terrell McBrayer O.C. McCane Ruth McCane Betty McCoin Bernice McKelvey Jane Medlin Katie Medlin Floyd Medlin Margaret Miller Wanda Minks Marnie Mitchell Chris Moree Sarah Moree Opal Morgan James Morris Betty Munn Elsie and Ralph Murphy Myrtle and Harry Mushegan ● ■ ● ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ✱ ▲ ▲ President’s Circle President’s ● Fair Share Fair Share ■ Hamilton Gerry Colter Danny Colter Tom and Frieda Courson Johnny and Phyllis Crabtree Pat Daugherty Bob Daugherty Grace Delatour Russ Delatour Kenneth Dismukes Martha Dismukes Marie Fargo-Sork Daniel Hall E.C. and Jerry Hall Jerry Hall Hugo Hammond Letha Hammond Levoy and Bonnie Hathcock John Cody Helen Combs Wilmetta Copus Mary Coward John Crank Joanna Daniel John Daniel Barbara Dansby Norma Sue Davis Paul and Leanah Dehner Clifford Dennison Joseph Devore Bert Dodson Juanita Donovan Clark Dowdy William Driggers Lucille Elliott Winston Elliott Wayne Faust Susanne Faust Margaret Gaines Irene Goins Dorothy Graham Cecil Guiles Joyce Guiles James Guynn John Haddock Daphne Joan and Jesse B.G. Hamon Esther Hance Holley Hance Pauline Harding Vertie Harkins Bonnie Harmeson Vernon Harmeson Delton Harne Mildred Harne Carl Hart Elva Hart Bruce Hedrick Robert Herrin Ronald Ralph Herring Kenneth Hickman Lois Hodo Myrna Holland ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲ ▲ ● ● ● ▲ ● ● ▲ ▲ ✱ Honor Roll Honor Roll Spring 2008 •

LEE UNIVERSITY alumni and friends contributed $396,748 to the 2007 Annual Alumni Fund setting a new record and setting a new record Annual Alumni Fund to the 2007 contributed $396,748 alumni and friends LEE UNIVERSITY Press Toward the the 2007 Annual Alumni Fund and the and from the heart in support of “Lee alumni gave generously 18-1960 18-1960 Delton Alford Jo and Malcolm Amerson Frances Arrington French Arrington Don Aultman David Biggs Lorene Biggs Jimmy Bilbo Donald Bowdle Truel Braswell Eddie Brooks James Byrd James Carroll Patricia Carroll Carl Allen Douglas Allen Horace Allen Jewel Allen Lee Allen Paul Alumbaugh Don Amison Wilma Amison J.T. Anderson George Ayers Elizabeth Ball Joanne Ball Winston N. Ball Sallie Bannister Dorothy Bearden David Beatty Joann Beatty Jeanne Beavers Drina Beeman David Bishop Paul Bishop Virginia Bivens Hubert Black John Black Morris Blackwell Ruth Blackwell Garold Boatwright Joyce Boatwright Ruth Bowen Betty Bowers Jean Boyd Fred Brannen Jack Bridges Sylvia Britt Kathleen Brown Irvin Burris Clyne Buxton Raydeen Caflisch Floyd Carey Robert Cato Paul Caudill Alva Jean Chesser Bobbie Clarke Kathryn and Emerson Abbott Wanda Abbott William Abbott exceeding the campaign goal of $375,000. The 2007 fund marks an increase of $39,731 above 2006 giving. The university is an increase of $39,731 above 2006 giving. goal of $375,000. The 2007 fund marks exceeding the campaign for the 2008 campaign. setting a goal of $400,000 Mark capital campaign,” me in “Over 4,000 appreciative students join Ray, Director of Alumni Relations. according to Anita continuing to care!” saying thank you for 2007 Campaign Sets New Record and Exceeds Goal Exceeds and Record New Sets Campaign 2007 19 LEGACY ● ● ■ ■ ◆ ✱ ✱ ● ✱ ● ■ ● ✱ ✱ TORCH

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▲ Alumni Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

Nancy Allgood Ted Gray Lochie Byrd Owens Joyce Slocumb Daniel Willis Carl Anderson ▲ Bob Griffith James Patterson Barbara and Marvin Smith ▲ George Wilson ● Carol Anderson ▲ Wanda Griffith ◆ Ben and Carmen Perez Bedford Smith ● Marla Wilson ● Herb Anderson Hilda Guthrie Faye Pharr Judy Smith ● Jerald Wilson Pam Aultman Nancy Hammonds Randall Phillips Ashley Smith Karen Winters ▲ Winona Aultman Paul Hammonds JoAnn Powell Donna Sparks Bill Winters Jim Baldree ■ Larry Hardwick Wanda Ramsey Ray Sparks ● Mary Winters Michael Barton Harvey Harkins Jim Rathbun Connie Stclair Martha Wong Era Bateman Wayne Harmon Ruth Ann Rathbun ● Lynn Stone Calvin Woodring Walt Bateman Brenda Harper Annete Reffner ● Mary Ruth Stone ● Lorraine Wooley Esdras Betancourt Paul Harris Robert Reffner Betty Sumner Gary York Mary Betancourt Linda Harvard Charles Renalds Treasure Swanson ▲ Steve Younker ● Carolyn Bilbo Ron Harvard ● Grey Robinson Mary Swiger John Briggs Sharon and Mark Hays ● Linda Robinson Priscilla and Ronald Tarpley 1971-1980 Zona Briggs Cecilia Hebbard Wanda Robinson Harriet Taylor Nancy Alford Nathan Brown Lloyd Hewett Glennis Rogers Bob Taylor Joanne Allely ● Dale Bryson Ruby Hewett ■ Earl Rowan Dagmar Tharp Al Anderson Janice Bryson Larry Higginbotham ● Donald Rowe Jane Thornton Kathy Anderson ● Doris Burns Hugh Hodges ● Helene Rowe Linda Varner ▲ Laura and Andy Anderson ● Jim Burns Benjamin Holland Kathy Sanders Robert Varner Muriel Arnold ● Genie Byrd Benjamin Holmes Ray Sanders ▲ Lamar Vest Selwyn Arnold Brad Caddell Rebecca Hood ■ Kathy Shankle-Rowan Ken Walston Harold Ashe Sandra Campbell Watson Horne ▲ Gary Sharp Elaine Ward Ron Aultman Dale Cannada James Hubbard ▲ Joyce Sharp Geraldine Ward Mark Bailey Glenda Cannada ✱ Brenda Hughes Marian Siddall Fred Watson Vicki Baird ▲ Herb Cannon ✱ Dale Hughes ▲ John Simmons John Weston ● Bill Balzano Glenda Cantrell Susan Hunt ▲ Kathy Simmons Nelda Wilkinson ● Wandalee Balzano Evie Carson Margaret Ingram Ida Simpson ● B.H. Williams Connie Bancroft ● Carolyn Chambers ● Bill Jaber Shirley Simpson ◆ Boyd Williams Harold Beavers ● Wayne Chambers Ruth James Doug Slocumb ◆ Carolyn Williams Sam and Susan Belisle Lois Chavers ■ Don Jenkins Carolyn Clifton ■ Becky Jenkins ▲ Paul Conn Avannah Jent ▲ Darlia Conn James Jent Sharon Cooper Annette Johnson Save These Dates! ● Betty Courson Brenda Jones ● Roger Courson ● Judy Kahoe Parnell Coward Linda Kays Robert Crick Tommy Keller LEE UNIVERSITY Teresa Crick John Kelly Donna Crim Lucille Kelly GENERAL Judy Cripps Buddy Kimsey Miriam Cross ■ Wayne Kreider ASSEMBLY ✱ Patrick Daugherty Donna Laughridge ALUMNI ● Florence Dennis Douglas Laughridge Randolph Dillingham Douglas LeRoy RECEPTION ◆ Murl Dirksen Wanda LeRoy Donald Douglas ▲ T.L. Lowery August 7, 2008 Ligia Douglas James Lyda Robert Drawbaugh ● Zandra MacDonald 9:00 pm at the ● Tannis and Paul Duncan Harry Mann Linda Ebrite ● Ronald Martin brand new Grand Hyatt, Evaline Echols Aubrey Maye ■ Jim Edwards Marian Maye Lone Star Ballroom, ■ Penny Edwards Ed McGhee ▲ Michael Ellis Hilton McIlwain San Antonio, Texas ▲ Wynell Ellis ● Dwayne McLuhan Arthur Forsyth ● Shari McLuhan Wanda Fox Ann Metcalf Lloyd Frazier Brenda Miller Janet Fred Donna Mills Brenda Gamberton Joy Moore Stephanie Gates Gerald Moran ● Judy Gee Jack Morris LEE UNIVERSITY ● Ted Gee Mary Margaret Morris HOMECOMING 2008 ▲ Bill George ■ Mary Morris ▲ Nelda George ■ Philip Morris November 7–8, 2008 Regina Gillett Gary Murphy Beverly Gilmer Karen Murphy Janet Glascoe Kevin Murphy ● Doyle Goff ● J. Carla Northcutt ▲ Nadine Goff ▲ Helen Obenchain-Clark ● Terrie Goff Shelby Odom Jimmy Goodrum James Ogburn Sam Gray Rose Ortaldo Gail Gray Marilyn O'Steen

TORCH • Spring 2008 13 Alumni Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

● Betty Benefield Cheryl Eibel Michael Kreider Ann Pinder Angela Alexandersen ▲ Vickie Bivens ◆ Danny Fainter ● Carol Lackey Stephanie Pirkle Richard Alexandersen ▲ David Black Jesse Farley Doretta Lacy Dewade Pittman Laura Allen ▲ Steve Black Paul Farley Johnny Landreth ▲ Judy Pittman Michael Allen Ulna Black Wayne Fauber Sara Landrum Larry Powell Sherry Allen ▲ Valerie Black Lauretta Fisher David Lauster Donald Powers Vonnell Allen Andy Blackmon ● Bob Fisher Cheryl Lawry ● Wanda Rice ● Nancie Arvin Patty Blackmon Bruce Flowers Barbara LeCroy ● Lois Riley Cynthia Ashe Sue Boland Becky Floyd Sue LeCroy ● Milton Riley Phillip Barber Mike Boland ● Karen Folino Keith LeCroy ▲ Kathy Rohsenberger Jeromy Beaver ● Jerome Boone Peggy Foster Roger LeCroy ▲ Veva Rose ◆ Phillip Bell Ronald Boyer ▲ Rick and Diana Folino Gary Lee ● Marcia Rucks ▲ Polly Black Vicky Boyer Edith Frazier Nolen Lee Jerry Rushing Debra Black-Metcalf Carolyn Braddy Herbert Frazier ● Cecil Lewis Gary Sams ● David Blair Fred Brannen Jenny George Lorianne Libby Ken Sanders ● Janet Blair Lowell Brannen ● Dan Glasscock ▲ Loran Livingston Janice Schiltz Lori Blevins Michael Brantley ● Vicki Glasscock ▲ Sandra Livingston Elaine Seals ✱ Karen Bowdle Patricia Brantley David Griffis Edwin Long Richard Shelton ✱ Keven Bowdle Peggy Bridges Judy Griffis Lloyd Looney ● Lenae Simmons Cliff Bowman William Bridges Trevor Grizzle Linda Martin ● Bill Simmons Sharon Bowman Donice Brown ● Mike Grotsky William Martin Darlene Sleight Kathy Bridges ● Pamela Browning Rhonda Guinn La Breeska Massey ▲ David Smartt Barbara Brown ● Gene Browning Ken Hamons Allan Mathura ▲ Merial Smartt ● Eddie Brown ● Gloria Brownlee Peggy Hamons Valerie Mathura Patricia Splawn Stephen Brown ● Michael Brownlee Wendell Hawkins Patsy Matthews Gary Stacey Stephanie Burns ▲ Bob Burris Mike Hendel Angela and Larry Mauldin Cathy Standefer Archie Burroughs Mary Buxton Diane Herron ● Penny Mauldin Hyman Stansky Shawana Camehl Rodger Campbell Robert Herron ● Walter Mauldin ● David Stephens Kaye Campbell Tom Campbell Bryan Hersey ● Linda May ● Joyce Stephens ■ Lou Ann Carr Linda Carmine Diane Hersey Michael May Shelia Stewart ● Regina Cassidy ● Cherri Carpenter Mary Higginbotham Beverly Maze ◆ Eddie Stone Alejandro Castillo ● Larry Carpenter Peggy Hill Sam Maze Roland Stone Kevin Christian ■ Michael Carr Renee Holman Faye McBrayer Barbara Thomas Janice Clary-Back Marlene Carroll Russell Honeycutt Ronald McCane ● Dale Thomas Monica Clements Jackie Carroll Don Hood Lillian McCann Chris Thomas Lynne Cline Vickie Chlebos Dennis Horst Steve McCullar ● Phillip Thomas ▲ Chris Conine Glenda Clark Vep Hudson Roger McCracken ● Cathy Thompson ▲ Angie Conine Linda Clark ◆ Nick Humble Moquita McCranie ● Dewayne Thompson ◆ Anita Conn Dean Cleghorn ◆ Sandy Humble Ray McCranie Manning Thornton ◆ Jeff Conn ■ Robin and Gary Cole Sonjia Hunt Jo McCullar Marie Todd Allen Copeland ● Bruce and Denise Conn Walter Hunt ● Barbara McCullough Tim Todd Paul Cretton Michael Cooper Bill Isaacs Gary McDaniel Debra Torres Sandra Cretton Tonya Courson ■ Robert Jenkins David McElhaney ▲ Sharlinda Turner ▲ Larry and Beth Crooms ● Linda Cross ◆ Bob Johnson Sheila McElhaney Randy Turpin Cheryl Crowe ● Terry Cross Johnny Johnson Debi McMahan ● Edward Tyner Katherine Crowell James Crouch ✱ Randy Joiner Mike McMahan Daniel Vanoy ● Rolando Cuellar John Cunningham Lavoy Jones Sue Middleton David Vanoy ● Ruth Cuellar Lucille Curbow ■ Dorcas Joyner David Miller Joy Vanoy ■ Luauna Cummings Renee Daniels Cindy Kachel ■ Gordon Miller Mary Vanoy Duane Dansby ◆ Alan and Joanne Dean Ella Keller Art Moore Gretchen Vaughn ✱ Kim Daugherty ● Tony and Suzy Deaton Wilma Kennedy ● Donna Moore ▲ Vickie Vest ✱ Robert Daugherty Dean DeFino Darrell Kilpatrick ● Mickey Moore Charles Walker ◆ Michael Daugherty James Dennison Harry Kimbleton H. Rick Moore Crystal Walker Mark Davenport ● Tom and Amy Doolittle Steve Kirkland Jean Moore Linda Walston Dianne Davis William Dosher ■ DeWayne Knight Rickie More Sheila Walston Sherry Davis Cheryl Dover ■ Jane Knight Reid Morgan Cynthia Ward Tony Davis Janet Kreider Sharon Morgan ✱ Camilla Warren Susan Defurio James Muncy ✱ Claude Warren Chris Dehner Sandra Muncy Judy Warrington Karen Denton Phyllis Murphy Cindy Weyant Kenneth Denton ● Danny Murray James Whaley Jimmy Dickens ● Debbie Murray ● Robin White Sandra Dill ● George Nerren ■ Mark Wickam ● Andrea Dismukes Harlon Noles ● Annie Williams ■ John Dixon ● Nancy O'Bannon Linda Williams ▲ Starr and H. Bernard Dixon Ann O'Connell Rebecca Williams Donnie Dobson Bob O'Connell Christine Winterling Kim Dobson Terry Owens Norman Wojcik Thomas Duke Doug and Davonna Parker Bonnie Workman Lori Duke Keith Parks Ronald Workman Rodney Elkins ● Mary Patrick Deletha Yoder Marvin Ellis ● Terry Patrick Jan Zeigler ▲ Edgar Emeric Elizabeth Paynter James Endecott ▲ Robert Perry 1981-1990 Tony Eubanks Donna Phillips Evelyn and Jerry Adams Sherri Ezzell ■ Tommy Pike Abbie Alexander Robin and Mark Finley

14 TOR Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

● Cameron Fisher Stephen Little ● Donna Fisher Phil Looney ● Kim Fisher Tammy Looney Peter Flemister Charles Lupo 2008 Alumni Fund Goal: $400,000 ● Frenchie Floyd Shawn Markie The largest Annual Alumni Fund goal in Lee history! ● Christine Forehand Karen and David May ● Jon Forehand Glendon McAlister Sharon Fourakre Alan McClung 2008 GIVING LEVELS: Susan Fuerst William McConnell Honor Roll $1 - $299 Betsy Gilbert Cyndi McCormack Dan Gilbert ✱ Carol McCullough Fair Share $300 - $499 ● Lynn Gilbert Larry McQueen President’s Circle $500 - $999 Gilbert Gipson Penny Mears ● Cheryl Graham Perry Mears President’s Circle Silver $1,000 - $1,999 ● Bob Graham June Medford President’s Circle Gold $2,000 - $4,999 ● Bill Green ▲ Byron Medlin President’s Circle Platinum $5,000 ● Twyla Green Kay Medlin Beth Grove ▲ Myra Miller Jana Haas Kristie Mills As an expression of our gratitude, 2008 Alumni Fund donors will receive ● Greg Hagan Rodney Mills ● Sharon Hagan ● Shawn Morehead the following gifts from the Office of Alumni Relations: ▲ Craig Hagmaier Marc Morris ■ Suzanne Hamid Daniel Murray Alumni calendar $20 donation Alice Joy Hancock Deborah Newport John Harbin Karen and David Nix Alumni t-shirt $50 donation Susan Harmon Amy Noel “Together for a Purpose” CD $100 donation ● Jimmy Harper Dan Noel ● Sharon Harper Dean Norton Alumni mug $250 donation Cynthia Harris Randy O'Bannon Two Homecoming weekend passes $500 donation Ed Hauser Terry O'Bannon Alumni stadium blanket $1,000 donation ● Angela Hayes Michael O'Donnell ● Mike Hayes Arvil Ogle Four Homecoming weekend passes $1,000 donation Nancy Heron Cheryl Ogle Unlimited Homecoming weekend passes $5,000 donation Todd Hibbard ● Duane Pace Athena Hicks ● Deborah Page Theresa Hicks ● Kelvin Page Please mail your 2008 Alumni Fund gifts to Lee University, Alumni Rela- ▲ Andrew and Jo Ann Keith Pennington Higginbotham Joe Peterson tions, P.O. Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 or donate securely online Lisa Hill Rhonda Peterson at http://alumni.leeuniversity.edu/ Mark Hill Melanie Pickel ● Allan Hill Lorrie Pilkington Kimberly Holt Cheryl Pooler ▲ Mike Smith David Ward Shawn Black Kim Honeycutt Emerson and Kimberly Powery ● Marty Smith ✱ Clint Weinert ● Jeff Black Phil Hoover Tina Powis Rhonda Smith ✱ Glenda Weinert Naomi Black Robert Hoyt Amanda Pritchett Willa Smith Charlie Weir Mary Charles Blair ● Andrea Hudson ▲ Taz Randles ◆Darrell Spell Gary Whitman Anita Blevins James Hughes ▲ Anita Ray Kim Spooner ■ Lorri Wickam Cindy Bolin Audra Iannarone ▲ Gary Ray Linda Stansberry Stanley Williams Ken Bolin Philip Iannarone ● Barry Ray Rod Stansky Dwayne Williamson ● Sandy Boone William Ikard ● Iris Ray ▲ Randy Steele Julie Williamson Danielle Borzillo Angela Irby Mitchell and Dana Richardson Rife Stewart Keith Wilson ✱ Jean Bowdle Cindy Jackson Gloria Richmond ◆ Sonya Stone Tammy Wilson Eileen Bowman Diana Jackson ✱ Jodi and Gary Riggins ✱ Tammy Stone John Youngblood Paul Bowman Melodee Jacobsen Roger Robb ✱Tim Stone Leigh Ann Boyd ◆ Carol Johnson Vickie Robb ■ Tena Stone 1991-2000 Arthur Brooks ✱ Cynthia Joiner Carmen Roberts ■ Vince Stone ● Ty Abernathy Gary Brooks Cynthia Jones ■ Thomas Robertson Gregg Stroud Darren Ahearn Shaunda Brooks Jeff Kallay Ginger Robinson Myra Sumner Evan Albertyn Melissa Brown ● Bo Kennerly Jeremy Robinson T. David Sustar ● Brian Alderman ● Renee Brown Jeffrey Kidd ▲ Angela Rodgers Janese Swift ● Monica Alderman Tonya Browning Sheila Kinder Bob Rodgers Timothy Tate Steve Allen Deanna Bryant Brenda Kirkland ■ Jeff Russell Mitzi Tatum ▲ Jason Anderson Sarah Bumps Kevin Kirkland Joseph Russell Randy Tatum Susan Anderson Edward Bunn Coty Krivda Suzette Russell Mava Taylor Dorothy Arnold Elaine Bunn Vincent Krivda Debbie Sawyer ▲ Robin Taylor Jessica Ashe Max Burgess Charles Kuhlman Steve Sawyer ▲ Stephanie Taylor Rosa Ashley Rebecca Burke ● David LaBine Alan Schacht Kerry Turpin Kristi Atha-Rader Amber Caldwell ● Nancy LaBine Pamela Schacht ✱ Lisa Virostek ▲ Kenneth Atkins Chris Caldwell ✱ Lebron Lackey Andrew Schiltz Audrey Waggoner ▲ LaJuana Atkins Allison Campbell Charles Lambert Allison Schovee Paul Waggoner Shannon Aultman-Daniels Andrea Campbell Jimmy Lancaster Delta Schrade John Walker Sharon Ballinger Will Campbell Emmanuella Lapointe Mark Schrade Roby Walker Lena Barber ■ Chris Canter ● Elizabeth Lauster ▲ Barbara Searcy Tamra Walker Jeff Bartels ■ Tracie Canter Lauren Lawrence Tammy Simmons Thomas Walker Debra Beaver Charity Carnes Mark Lawrence Hulet Smith Timothy Walker Kevin Bixler Joya Caskey ▲ Andrew Lee ▲ Ianthia Smith ▲ Mary Walkins Dawn Bixler Cristal Chambers

TORCH • Spring 2008 15 Alumni

✱ Ann Chang Benjamin Holcomb Christopher Chappell ✱ Erin Holland Sarah Chen ✱ Sean Holland Cailin Chrismer David Holmes ● Brian Conn Matthew Holmes ● Kelly Conn Dr. Howard Howard ▲ Phil Cook Holly Howard ▲ Tonya Cook Sonny Howell Neal Coomer Kevin Howell Jennifer Cornett Sarah Howell Lisa Craigmyle ● Kevin Hudson Gary Cunningham Gaye Hudson David Daniels Jeff Hulstein ◆ Syndee Daugherty Keli Hulstein Yaunette Davies Billy Humphrey Jinger Davison Stephen Hunt Eric Deaton Dana Hurt Nikki Deaton J.B. Hurt ▲ Kelly DeLaLuz ● John Jefferson ▲ Paul DeLaLuz Katrina Jenkins Misty DeLamare Elayne Jones Chad Delbridge Angie Juniper Calling All Runners! Donald Denmark Pamela Kelley Emilie Denson Erik Kemerling If you are running the 2008 Country Music Marathon or Half Marathon in Chris Doan Kristin Kerley Nicole Doise Melissa Kinna Nashville we hope you’ll join us for a time of great food (our treat) and Corey Doise David Knight fellowship before the big run on Saturday. Lee University alumni will Vanessa Doorasamy Kendra Kuhlman Timothy Douglas ■ Tamara Lamason gather Friday evening, April 25 for a “pasta pig-out,” 6:30 pm at Buca di Heather Dubrovsky ● William Lamb Beppo in Franklin, TN. Buca di Beppo (www.bucadibeppo.com) is located Kathryn Dukes Dee Lancaster in the Cool Springs area, 1722 Galleria Boulevard in Franklin, Tennessee. Julie Earp ▲ Esmerelda Lee Eric Eledge ● Tim Lee Audra Estes Jeffrey Lobaugh People for Care and Learning are sponsoring the 2008 CMM pasta pig-out Nathan Estes ■ Lisa Long and runner’s shirts. PCL’s mission is to "Give the Poor a working chance." Karen Fauber Yanina Lopez Melinda Filman ● Jake Lovelace PCL is a non-profit humanitarian non-government organization working Kristel Finns ● Kelli Lovelace primarily in SE Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka). Chris Fox Deidra Manning Ashley Fox John Manning Alana Fulmer Cynthia Marr We will also arrange a group photo Cecil Garmon ● Linnea Maye in Centennial Park before the race ▲ Chris Gee ● Stephen Maye Chrissy Geren Carole Maynard begins on Saturday morning. Please ● Joseph Giove Christopher Maynard let us know if you will be running Brett Gleason ✱ Donna Maynard Tricia Gleason Kay McDaniel the CMM and joining us for dinner. ■ Ron Goss Michael McDow E-mail [email protected] or David Gray Marika McFall call 1-800-LEE-9930). Spouses are ▲ Phebe Gray Tanner McFall ▲ Randy Gray Sheila McGaughey welcome. David Griffith Amy McGlamery Bobby Haines Kevin McGlamery Adelia Hall ▲ Johnnie McKinney ● Elizabeth Pace ▲ Jeff Rodgers Tim Staggs DeWayne Hamby Angeline McMullin Erik Palmer ◆ Jon Rogers Connie Steele Michael Hamilton Michael McMullin Brandon Parker ◆ Monica Rogers Donnis Steele ▲ Jerome Hammond ◆ Clark Medlin Susan Payne-Arad Emily Russell Shay Stewart ▲ Vanessa Hammond ◆ Sarah Medlin Rachel Peterson ■ Sheila Russell Nicole Stieffenhofer Nora Hammons ▲ Lisa Medlin Susan Pidwell Sylvia Santana Shelvie Stiles Bryson Hamons Karrie Miller David Pooler Christopher Schall ● Merica Stum Derek Hamons T.J. Millican Michael Powis Kim Schall ● Jake Stum Cynthia Hand Julia Milligan Melissa Prettyman Ken Schauer Jeff Sumner Mark Hand ▲ Brad Moffett ✱ Dianna Puhr Terry Schertzer Nicole Sykes Mike Harden ▲ Melissa Moffett ✱ Josh Puhr ● Mary Schimmels Jimmie Talley Misty Harden Shalanda Mohan ▲ David Rahamut Jeff Scoggins Renee Talley Stephen Harding ● Kelley Mondi Jennifer Ratcliff Patricia Secret Bobby Tatum ■ Ingrid Hart ● Matthew Mondi Jason Reeves Catherine Segars Sonya Tatum ● Jodie Hatcher Paula Moore John Riddle Buffy Seiden ▲ David Teaster ● Joe Hatcher ● Louis Morgan Tina Riddle Michael Shreve Sarina Thomas Melissa Haught Karen Morgan-Delbridge John Ridenhour Aaron Simmons ● Nate Tucker Patricia Hauser ◆ Jonathan Morrison Louise Riggins Vanessa Simmons John Turner Joy Hawkins Deborah Murray Zach Riggins ✱ Erik Skoog Michael Turner Joel Heredia Michelle Nastiuk Janie Ritcheson Lisa Smith ● Arlyne VanHook Becki Heredia Alisa Nelson Kellie Roberts Shane Smith ● Jayson VanHook Alvin Hitchcock Traci Newton ▲ Faith Robinson Chad Stafford Jennifer Walker Linda and Daniel Hoffman ▲ Cary Odom ▲ Jason Robinson Philana Stafford Amy Watkins

16 TORCH • Spring 2008 Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

Ann Watson Tucker Blackmon Tim Cooke Amber Emmons Casey Graves ● Clayton Watson Jesica Blanton Eren Cooper Johnna Ephrussi Sharon Griffin Steve Watters Israel Bobe Jonathan Cornett Kerri Estes Chad Grisham Robert Weaver Donald Bodine Aundria Costellow Jeremy Faber Christina Grisham Seth Wenger Kimberly Bogle David Costellow Stacy Felchner Matthew Grizzle Hans Weston Stephen Bontekoe Amanda Cox Laura Feltner Jon-Paul Guarneri John Weston, III Shane and Shelly Booth Elizabeth Cox Lore Ferguson Matthew Gurley ● Alan Wheeler Brandon Bossolono Josh Cox Andrea Fields Arlin Hale ● Kim Wheeler Sandra Bowers Justin Cox Thomas Fields Heather Hall Becky Whisenhunt Joshua Bowles Tiffany Cox Ashley Fisher Jennifer Hall Tina and James Whitelaw Ashley Bowman Joshua Coyle Crystal Fisher Sara Hall Douglas Wilson Rebecca Brady Andrea Crane Robert M. Fisher Stephen Hall Jennifer Winne Tanna Brandon Stefanie Crawford ◆ Autumn Fitch Talitha Halligan Brenda Wooten Jonathan Brannen Bonnie Cretton Abby Fletcher Elizabeth Hamilton ◆ Brian Workman ● Mark and Judith Brew Christopher Cretton Daryl Fletcher Sara Hand ◆ Carrie Workman Monique Brimmer Eric Crider Josh Fletcher Lindsey Hannah Brent Young Matt Brinkman Jonathan Criswell Kimberly Fletcher Tim Hannah Peggy Young Matt Brooks Jubilee Criswell Terran Fletcher William Hannah Justin Younker Tyner Brooks April Cross Carlos Flores-Gonzalez Kandie Hansen Muna Brookshire Jason Cross Rachel Floyd Hannah Harkins 2001-Present Cauprice Broome Josiah Crouch Lauren Foley Lance Harney Anthony Adaba Lauren Brouhard Wendy Crouch Ashley Fosnaugh Mitchell Harper Anissa Adams Brandon Brown ▲ Bryan Croyle Kimberly Franklin Iman Harris Joshua Addis Gregory Brown Tye Crumley Candice Frison Temi Har-Yusuph Sergio Alcerro Aaron Brown Valerie Cullum James Galles Philip Hatrak Anna Allen Heidi Brown Kim Cummings Keysa Galles Jessica Hayes Danielle Allen Hiawatha Brown Daniel Cutshaw ● Matthew Gambill Meagan Hayes Patrick Amato Jacqueline Brown Amanda Dail Karen Gard Phillip Haynie Trinity Amos Jason Brown Joy Dark Deborah Garrett Sherry Headrick Edward Amponsah Chet Brownlee Jean Dartilus Lauren Gavulic Natalie Heady Lisa Antonini Emily Bryant Kristi David Brandon Giacone Rachel Heath Hilary Arant Jarrod Bryant Arica Davis Lindsay Giesey Michelle Hecker Jonathan Arant Amy Beth Bullard Courtney Davis Timothy Giguere Andrew Heil Eric Archer Eric Burch Linda Davis Terran Gilbert Amanda Heinrich Elizabeth Ardoin Tamara Burchell Micholas Davis Melissa Gillespie Nicholas Helton Kristen Arp Marco Burgueno Robert Davis Katherine Gilliard Kara Helweg Zeeshan Aslam Joannah Burkhardt Sarah Dawson Priscilla Girón Whitney Hemphill Beth Augustyniak Jenni Cahill April Day Nathan Glenn Victoria Henley Kristin Austin Anthony Cain Carole Day Jennifer Goetz Susanne Henry Jackie Avendano Nicole Campbell Casey Dean Freddy Gongora Brandy Hernandez Cherie Bachman Erin Campbell Amberly Deavours Kristen Goodlett Michael Hernandez Jeremy Bagley Kristen Campbell David Decker Luke Gorton Jennifer Herron Sandy Bailey Tiffanie Campbell Triscia DeHaney Jonathan Gosnell Paul Herron Deborah Baker Brittany Cannon David DeLamare Jared Grantham Rebekah Hess Rachel Baker ◆ Hariett Cannon Barbara and Charles DeLay Carla Baldwin Barry Carpenter Michael DelBonis Kara Baltimore Lauren Carpenter Jennifer Delfin Sonya Barker Dacey Carr Doraine DeLoach Gregory Barnhill Melissa Carrick Elizabeth DeMarco Anduwyn Barr Brian Carter John Demerdjian Teresa Bartels Tanda Carter Christopher Dennison Brad Bartley Prosper Cassidy Elizabeth Destasio Pamela Bateman Susanna Cate Taylor DeVane Anastasia Batey-Hughes Jennifer Chadwick Nicholas Dials Kim Battle Matthew Chambers Katie Dietz Susie Battle Corey Champeau John Diffenderfer Steve Baughman Josh Chance Jamie Dionne Justin Baxter Jeff Charron Shannon Doan Tiffany Beasley Erica Chastain Lauren Donaldson Krislyn Beavers Krystal Childers Robyn Donovan Blanche Becker Tina Childers Brian Dorheim Michael Belcher Allie Chubboy Joshua Dorlon Brandon Bell Daniel Clanton Matthew Dorn Erin Bell Rebecca Clark Jeremy Dukes Joshua Bell Gregg Cleary Kathleen Dunderdale Mattie Benton Randi Cline Casey Durham Kelly Berg Eric Cochran Shannon Durham Heather Berry Jana Cody Naomi Dycus Jean Betters Jennifer Coffelt Matthew Earnest Sharon Bienvenu Sandy Cohl Brittany Eastham Jessica Binkley Amie Coleman Darren Echols Aaron Black Zinza Collie Cara Edenfield Benjamin Black Michelle Collier Richard Elam Jennifer Black ● Regenia Collier Bethany Eledge Marissa Black Jennifer Collins Chuck Elliott Lurline Blackellar Ashley Cooke Charles Elrod

TORCH • Spring 2008 17 Alumni Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

Kathy McGuire Caleb Pierce Thomas McIntire Brooke Plank Desiree McIntosh Dianna Platt Anna Melton Kinsey Plew ▲ Leslie and Matthew Melton Paul Ponziani Paula Melton Bryan Poole Adam Mew Seth Poston Amanda Miles Dorene Powell Jeremy Miller James Prichard Joseph Miller Matthew Propes Jose Minay Becky Quast Ryan Mink Julie Rader Rachel Mitchek Jennifer Raftis James Mitchell Trey Ramsey Natoya Mitchell Hailey Randolph Sylvia Mobley Elicia Rayburn Farisha Mohammed Amanda Reese Bryan Montgomery Rebecca Reinhold ● Flora and Edley Moodley Ashley Reynolds Jonathan Moots Bethanie Reynolds Craig Morehead Alisha Rice Lacy Morris Deanna Ricketson MJ Morrison Shannon Riggins Sara Morton Alicia Riley William Morton Kristy Riley Jennifer Moser Eric Roark Trey Hicks Destinee Joiner Lacy Lemley Jonathan Mosgrove Ryan Roberson Brandy Hiett Ashley Jones Louis Lemley Josh Moss Doyle Roberts Matt Higgs Deborah Jones Justin Lemon Maranda Mounce Meredith Roberts Amanda Hilgenfeld Jocelyn Jones Marsha Leonard Patricia Moyers Adam Robinson Gwendolyn Hill Laura-Marie Jones Ryan Leonard Munoz Ramirez James Rodriguez Matt Hill Megan Jones Ashely Leroy Lori Myers-Hammonds Susan Rodriguez Lauren Hilliard Sheila Jones Beth Lindsay Linus Nairimo Mark Rogers Kadene Hinkson Lorianna Joos Stephanie Link Amjad Nasir Heidi Rominger John Hislop Donald Jordan Acacia Littrell Eric Neely Lindsey Rose Shawn Hitt Samantha Jorgensen Lisa Livingston Kyle Nelson Elizabeth Roshon Beverly Hodges Sabrina Joyner Jordan Lockhart Jamie Newberg Cheryl Roudebush Christian Hoffman Serge Kaniki Kristen Looney Matt Nichols Tara Rush Valerie Holland Sean Kelly Melissa Lopez Stephanie Niven Michael Ryder Erica Holloway Amanda Kennedy Bruce Loughridge Gregory Nixon Heather Ryerson Megan Hood Jaren Kennedy Jon Lowery Sherah Norman Jillian Sample Sara Hooker Karl Kestel Lisa Lowery Amanda North Andrea Sampson Amber Hoskins Jenny Kidd Jess Lucas Rebecca Norton Rebecca Sanford Maria Housley Joshua Kidd Rebecca Lusardo Uchechi Nwosu Jonathan Savage Charles Houston Jennifer Kilgore Rebekah MacCaughey Roy O'Berry Rebekah Sawtelle Dana Hrabosky Katie Kilgore Karen Malik Lauren O'Donnell Deaundra Sawyer Sarah Hubbard Annie Kinworthy ▲ Dana Malone Donald O'Hair Drew Scarbrough Miles Huff Judson Kirkpatrick Tiffany Malone Peggy Olson Darald Schaffer Zachary Huffaker Jessica Kirksey Stephen Mancari Kanyin Olubuyide Kendall Schaibley Ashley Huffstetler Julie Klohs Daniel Markanich Bola Omisore Kari Schneidewind Kathryn Huggins Linda Knabb Derrick Marr Emily Organ Erin Scoggins Emily Hughes Laura Knopp Allison Marshall Lisa Orient Alexis Scott Robert Hullette Justin Knowles Lori Martin Ellen Ostrander Shawn Scott James Humphrey Brandon Konen Zach Martin William Overton Krista Scranton Wes Hunter Kami Koons Tara Martinez Robert Owens Candace Scruggs Chris Hutcheson Kristen Koser Isaac Masih Shelby Ownbey James Seibert Charlene Huttner Eli Kretzmann Cheryl Matthews Hilary Pace Heather Seigler Cara Iavarone Amanda Kyle Kerry May Kathleen Parker Jessica Self Jessica Insco Kristen LaCava Andrew Mayer Melissa Parsons Gabe Seten Harmoni Jacobsen Emily Lacks Kristen Mayer Andrea Patrick Amber Sewell Hannah Jaggers Erich Lacks Reneé McClanahan Michael Patrick Mindy Sexton Jessica James Megan Lairsey Cheryl McClary Jessica Peak Drew Shankles Joshua Jarrell Nathan LaLonde Kellie McClellan Bethany Pearce Andrew Shaver Lyndsey Jeffers Rhiannon LaLonde Anna McClinton Sarah Pemberton Brenda Shaw Ross Jeffords Jeremy Lambert Patricia McClung Deborah Penchoff Marla Shaw Jeremy Jennings David Landrum Rhonda McClure Snova Pennerman Michael Sheddan William Jessen Heather Langford Sandee McCullough Stephan Pennerman Deanna Sheffey Megan Joellenbeck Bruna Langner Carrie McCumber Sean Pennington Emily Shelton BJ Johnson Ryan Lanning Tiffany McDaniel John Perkins Teena Sherlin David Johnson Aimee LaPine Joshua McDonald LeeAnna Perry Mandi Shifflett Jennifer Johnson Renee and Rafael Lastra Jennifer McDow Karina Petcoff Izumi Shimizu Katie Johnson Kara Laughlin Ann McElrath Erika Peters Aaron Shipman Marie Johnson Leah Lavigne Jennifer McFarland Marlin Petersen Selena Shope Sarah Johnson Justin LeCroy Amy McGrath Sandy Petrut Susan Shriver Charlotte Johnston Falon LeFevre Megan McGrath Kelly Phelan Jessica Simmons Hailey Johnston Roby Leffew III Jodie McGuckin Sarah Phillips Aaron Skaggs

18 TORCH • Spring 2008 Honor Roll ■ Fair Share ● President’s Circle ▲ President’s Circle Silver ◆ President’s Circle Gold ✱ President’s Circle Platinum

Jackie Skelton Rachel Wells Renee Yaddow Elizabeth Cooper Grant McClung Mike Skifstad Tiffany Wells Andrew Young Jack Corder Marjorie McCulloch Chris Sloan Maria West Faith Young Mae Corder Joyce McKinney Aaron Smith Jada Westfield Donna Ziebell ■ Ferrell Cornutt Megan McMurray Amy Smith Brandon Wheeler Julie Zietlow Calida Crawford ✱ Sam and Anne McReynolds Casey Smith Kenneth Whicker Ligia Zobolli Nikki Crouse Patricia McWhorter Elisabeth Smith Eric Whipple ✱ Raymond Crowley ● Noretta Medford Joanna Smith Brionna Whisman Donor Friends Melford Curbow Roger Medlin Marilyn Smith Laurie White Myra Adams Gary and Jill Davis Ronald Merritt Natalie Smith Nicole Whitecotton Louie Alford Walter Davis ■ Ashley Mew Whitney Smith Autumn Whitfield Kay Allen Gregory Della Franco Jerry Miller Tiffany Snow William Whitfield ● Ruthanna Almond Amy Dickson ◆ Ray Miller D.J. Sodeinde Candace Whittington Lorraine Alton ◆ Carolyn Dirksen Trevor Milliron Leonor and Israel Soto Memorie Wilcoxon David Altopp Jean Dover Kimberly Moffett Tanya Southwell Rich Wilkerson Delbert Anderson ■ Harry Dunn ▲ Ben Moore Bukola Sowunmi Staci Wilkes Jill Anderson Peggy Dvorak Myrtle Moore Lindsey Sparks Jake Willcutt Terri Arnold Cheryl Ellis Paul and Euphemia Moore Cara Spata Russell Willemsen ✱ Henry and Iris Atkins ● Bill and Virginia Estes Ronald Moore Felicia Spratt Alice Williams Luwana Baker Joel Fincher Dick Morris Lauren Sprayberry Amii Williams ■ Betty Baldree ● Mary Fisher Lydia Murch Willie Squires Ava Williams ✱ Bank of America Elsie Flinton Charles Murphy Kenneth Steele Benny Williams Robert Barchers Paul Ford Mallory and Carla Nimocks Michelle Steffenhagen Nikeya Williams ▲ Lois Beach Marjorie Fox Serah Njoroge Greg Stevens Emerald Williamson Marjorie Beaty Ronald Franklin James Odom Heather Stevens Sierra Willoughby ■ Larry Bergeron Edna Frazier ■ Sara Ortega Benjamin Stewart David Wilson Sandy Bishop Jewel Frazier C.H. Payne Joseph Stewart Rachael Wilson Shirley Black Eleanor Gabourel Julie Peak Ben Stiefel Shawn Wilson Brian Blankenhorn ▲ Rick and Gayle Gallaher Marilyn Phillips Eric Stier Sheri Winesett John Boatwright Steven Gibson Carl Pierce Stephen Stockton Brett Wise Robert Boyd Roy Gleason Teresa Porter Stephanie Stone Alex Wisnoski Lola Brewer E.M. Goff Mary Powell Melissa Strange Lauren Wisnoski Dennis Bross Patrick Golden Chad Prevost Lindsey Stripling Joseph Witherington ▲ Cecil Brown Freddie Goldizen R.C. Purnell Amanda Stroefer Shelby Witmer Kevin Brown Kendra Goodman W.C Ratchford ■ Cole Strong Frances Witt-McMahan Beverly Bryan Willie Gregory ■ Betty Rawlings Ashley Stutts Caitlin Wohlander ◆ SunDee Burgess Elsie Hall David and Kim Roebuck Kyle Sullivan Chien-Hui Wong Teresa Burton Dorothy and B.G. Hamon W.R. 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TORCH • Spring 2008 19 Katie Nelson (44) and Aaron Richmond Athletics (15) play defense in Lee’s win over Berry College. Since Coach Marty Rowe arrived at Lee University almost four years ago and took over the Lady Flames’ basket- ball program, he’s worked overtime to develop his ball club into one of the NAIA’s top five programs. If you rely strictly on data that is recorded daily on the NAIA, Southern States Athletic Conference and Lee athletic Web pages, Rowe and his talented group of young women have reached that goal. The Lady Flames are breaking record after record as they head down the stretch of the SSAC regular season and look forward to playing in the conference tournament and the NAIA Lady Flames Win 20 Straight: Ranked #2 National Tournament in Jackson, Tenn., No. 1 ranked Union University. Cur- his current team advances far into for the third straight year. rently ranked No. 2 in the NAIA poll, national tournament play and has a As of Feb. 28, the surging Lee team Lee has not lost in conference action shot at giving Lee its first NAIA had won a school record 20 straight since December 2006. No wonder most National Championship trophy. The games. The talented team has not lost Lee and SSAC fans would agree that Lady Flames have traveled to Jackson since way back on Nov. 17 when they the Lady Flames have arrived. for the past three years and each time were beaten by Freed-Hardeman Uni- Paced by a veteran group of they were eliminated in the opening versity in the Jackson Rotary Classic. seniors, one freshman and one sopho- round. All-American’s Jessica Still and The only other loss came on Nov. 15 to more, Rowe will not be satisfied unless Jan Dodson have other ideas this time

the Southern States Athletic Confer- Men’s Basketball in the Middle ence. With over 20 victories, the Flames are almost assured of a third straight of Record-Breaking Season trip to the NAIA National Tournament The 2007-08 edition of the Lee NAIA national poll. Coach Tommy in Kansas City in March. men’s basketball team ran off a Brown has his club pointing toward Lee is piling up remarkable accom- record 20 straight victories before regular-season and tournament titles in plishments on the playing floor. On finally having the streak stop on Dec. 29, the Flames traveled to Feb. 7 at Auburn University Mont- Greenville, N.C., to challenge NCAA gomery. No Lee team had ever Division I opponent East Carolina Uni- started the season at 20-0 and the versity. Lee stunned the nation when Flames came within one win of senior guard Ricky Harper scored on a tying the record for most consecu- lay-up in the final seconds to give the tive victories (21 by the 1973-74 Flames the 77-75 win. A month later at Vikings of coach Dale Hughes). The Tennessee Temple University, the fired- 73-74 group lost the first game of up Flames presented Coach Brown with the season, and then won 21 his 200th college coaching win, a 98- straight before losing the final game 44 thrashing of the rival Crusaders. In of the year. three seasons at Lee, Brown has regis- The Flames rebounded from the tered 72 wins (as of Feb. 27) against Auburn Montgomery defeat and Coach Tommy Brown instructs senior just 21 defeats. He coached at Bluefield posted an impressive 72-64 win Ricky Harper. Brown picked up his 200th College before accepting the Lee post. over Faulkner University. Lee has college coaching win when the Flames Balance and depth have been the climbed as high as third in the defeated Tennessee Temple on January 29. keys for the 2007-08 team. Four Flames

20 TORCH • Spring 2008 around. They are making a fourth and final trip to Jackson and want to walk away holding their heads high. Still is leading the SSAC in scoring and is considered one of the best 3-point shooters in the nation. Dodson scores, rebounds and dishes the ball off to open teammates. Fallen Lee is the type of player who not only runs the Lee offense, but can step outside and score. Sophomore Katie Nelson gives Lee inside scoring and rebounding, while Brooke McKinnon is considered one of Dallas Sims will the top freshmen players in the NAIA. help lead the 2008 Senior Aaron Richmond has developed Lee pitching staff into a role of playmaker and is one of the club’s best defenders. The Lady Flames have also gotten valuable mileage from reserves Morgan Baseball Reloads for 2008 Season McConico-Lewis and vastly improved After losing 10 seniors from the 26th- round draft pick Mike Valadez Kayce Addison. 2007 Flames baseball squad that fin- (.325, 3 HR, 34 RBI). Brew said his All the tools are in place. This team ished 51-15, claimed Region XII and coaching staff worked relentlessly to has been a work in progress for the Super Region titles, plus winning the replace such a talented group and the past four years. Rowe has directed his school’s first NAIA College World result is a class of 24 new players. Lady Flames to 103 victories over the Series game, most coaches would “This is by far the biggest incoming last four years, but he’d trade all those expect a rebuilding season. However, class of recruits in my 12 years at Lee,” for a top-notch showing in the upcom- Lee second-year head coach Mark Brew the head coach pointed out. “A lot of ing national tournament. and his staff expects the Flames to be the credit has to go to coach (Travis) back in the mix for another deep post Watson. Though all the coaches had a are averaging in double-figures. Senior season run in 2008. As of Feb. 27, they hand in everything, Coach Watson Brad Harris tops the chart with a 14.6 were 17-1 and ranked third in the nation. spent numerous hours on the phone ppg average. Junior Freddie Williams “We had a special group of guys in cultivating relationships with most of has been battling an injury, but he’s 2007 and they helped propel our pro- the players we brought in.” still scoring over 12 points per game. gram to new heights, but this team is Based on the 24-player recruiting- Senior Kellen Pickel is shooting 43 equally talented” said Brew. “We lost class and 12 returning players, the percent from 3-point range and is the bulk of our offense and some key Flames were recently voted No. 5 in averaging 11 ppg. Junior point guard pitching rotation guys, but we feel con- the pre-season NAIA poll and picked to Elmar Kuli-Zade is right behind at fident we have recruited well and have win the SSAC. “The pre-season poll is 10.8 ppg and he’s also shooting 43 a chance to be very good offensively as usually a reflection of the health of percent from behind the arc. Kuli-Zade well as deeper on the mound than we your program and how you did the paces the team with 82 assists and were in 2007.” previous year” said Brew. Harris has 74. Two other Flames, Replacing key members from the Brew hopes to gain valuable leader- senior Cole Rose and junior Joe Fulp 2007 team will be a challenge. The list ship from returnees Jeremy Hutslar tally over eight markers a game and is headed by four-year starters Andrew (OF), Edgar Mercado (INF), Joel juniors Harold Griffin and Paco Diaw Shaver (.367, 8 HR, 46 RBI) and pitcher Matthews (P), Dallas Sims (P), Ben help show why depth and balance is a Gabe Seten (8-5, 2.08). Add second- Wilson (P), Josh Brundige (P), Phillip key for this team. The squad posts team NAIA All-American and fourth- Johnson (1B), Brian Landru (C), Kyle over seven points each time out. Diaw round draft pick Lance Zawadzki (.461, Lymberopoulos (P) and Josh Dunn (C). averages less than 20 minutes per 9 HR, 71 RBI) and you can see why the Elvis Sosa (C, DH) is recovering from game, but leads the team in rebound- staff had to work extra hard at recruit- an injury and will not play this season. ing, 6.7. Griffin, who has also been ing replacements. Also missing will be Newcomers who have been impressive dealing with injury problems, pulls two-way star Nick Utley (4-1, 3.72, are: Kevin Wyman (OF); Clint Harrel- down 5.2 rebounds per game. .331, 12 HR, 40 RBI), team MVP Aaron son ((OF); Brad Griffiths (C); Dave Simmons (.410, 6 HR, 73 RBI), and Mason (P); and Pablo Lopez (P).

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She helped the Lady Flames post an Coach Matt Yelton with NAIA amazing record of 82-14-2 over the past First-Team NAIA All-Americans four years, claiming four straight confer- Janaina Novaes and Kristina Chase ence titles and three consecutive region crowns. Novaes played a key role in leading Lee to runner-up and semi-final finishes in four trips to the NAIA National Tournament. This past season she tallied 36 goals and completed her four-year career with 118 scores. She also dished off 57 career assists. All these marks will place Novaes high in the NAIA national statistics. Kristina Chase stepped up huge for Yelton’s club this season and was sin- gled out over and over for her defense and ball-control play. Her never-say- Women’s Soccer Makes It to Final Four die attitude was a major factor in Lee’s Coach Matt Yelton and his 2008 Lee doesn’t change that,” said Yelton who defense only giving up 13 goals in 24 women’s soccer team wrapped up had his Lee club ranked No. 1 in the games. Lee sophomore midfielder another great season by posting a 22-2 country for the final six weeks of the Jenna Achten and junior forward record and finishing in the top four of NAIA national rankings. “We had an Tiffany Cox were selected second-team the NAIA National Tournament in Day- incredible season and wouldn’t have NAIA All-Americans, while goalkeeper tona Beach, Fla. The Lady Flames changed a single thing about this Kristi Koudelka and midfielders Julie bowed out of the NAIA National group. I am so proud and honored to Donnestad and Samantha Hare were Championship after losing to Martin have had the privilege to coach them.” honorable mention All-Americans. Methodist College in the semi-final Lee University senior forward Yelton was named the Southeast round. The defeat ended a 17 game Janaina Novaes was named a first-team Regional Coach of the Year by the winning streak by the Lady Flames who National Association of Intercollegiate National Soccer Coaches Association had not lost since Sept. 15, when Azusa Athletics (NAIA) All-American selection of America (NSCAA). He was earlier Pacific University whipped Lee in the for the third straight year. Junior named the NAIA Region XIII Coach Lindsey Wilson College Invitational. defender Kristina Chase also earned a of the Year. He traveled to Baltimore “I told the girls that I was proud of spot on the elite first team. Novaes on Jan. 16 where he was presented them for everything they had accom- leaves the Lee program with a large his award at the annual NSCAA plished this season and one game number of team and individual honors. Convention. Altopp Inducted Into Hall of Fame The honors continue to pour in baseball coaching position after the for former Lee University baseball 2006 season. He was hired to reinstate coach Dr. David Altopp. In late Jan- Lee baseball in 1982 and directed the uary he was inducted into the Ten- Flames to 40 or more wins for the final nessee Baseball Coaches Association five years of his reign. He took the first Hall of Fame at the annual clinic in Lee baseball club to the NAIA World Franklin, Tenn. An even larger trib- Series in 2005 and led the Flames to ute will be bestowed on Altopp conference and region titles. Altopp left when he is inducted into the Ameri- college coaching with over 800 wins can Baseball Coaches Association and in 2005 his team claimed a school- (ABCA) Hall of Fame at the annual record 55 wins. He is currently the convention next January (2009) in director of the Fellowship of Christian San Diego, Calif. Athletes baseball branch. Altopp coached college baseball Altopp is already a member of the for 35 years and retired from his Lee NAIA and Lee Athletic Halls of Fame.

22 Two Lee Soccer Players Drafted by Pros Ricardo Pierre-Louis is living a “My international playing experi- All-Americans and helped direct the dream and his teammate, Stanley ence is what helped me the most,” he Flames to 53 victories and two NAIA Nyazamba, is not far behind. After pointed out. “I thought I was the best National Tournament appearances being named the NAIA striker in the combine.” Pierre-Louis, over the past three years. Both were Men’s Soccer Player of who will graduate from Lee in May, First-Team NAIA All-Americans. the Year, Pierre-Louis has been playing soccer and waiting ”This is obviously very special for was taken by the Colum- for this day since the age of six. A us to have two players go into the bus Crew in the second three-time NAIA All-American, he professional round (22nd pick overall) holds almost every season and career- leagues,” said Lee in the Major League Soc- scoring record at Lee. coach Henry Pierre-Louis cer SuperDraft. “I want to play on the highest level as Moyo. “We are “It was a great day for not only possible. This weekend proved that you gaining attention our soccer program, but for Lee Uni- can attend a great NAIA school like Lee from all over and versity,” said Coach Henry Moyo, and still reach your goals. This is good this is good for seconds after his prize forward had for me, Lee and my people in Haiti.” Nyazamba our university been selected. “We expected Ricardo Meanwhile, Lee’s midfielder Stanley and our soccer program. Stanley will would be picked in the first or sec- Nyazamba was drafted by the Detroit do very well anywhere. I am proud ond round.” Ignition in the second round of the that he is getting this great opportu- The drafting of Pierre-Louis came 2008 Major Indoor Soccer League nity to play at a high level with the after a strong showing by the NAIA College Draft by the Detroit Ignition. chance of being exposed to the MLS. All-American forward in last week’s He holds most of Lee’s assist records. This is what the MLS coaches had MLS Player Combine. Nyazamba and Pierre-Louis were NAIA been hoping for him as well.”

1 slot, and teamed up with Caio Borges who will play No. 4 this year after com- Lee Tennis Teams in No. 1 doubles for a 12-7 record. Vic- piling a 16-2 mark at the fifth spot in Rank With toratto earned a reputation as a clutch 2007. Also returning are Ann Claire player, losing only one match in con- Butler and Courtney Hirth, both of Nation’s Best ference play and defeating several whom impressed in their freshman sea- The Lee men’s tennis team has ranked foes. Also back is Christian sons. Butler was named to the All- already established one record and the Thobo-Carlsen (17-1). After losing his Southern States Athletic Conference Lady Flames are drawing a great deal first match of the year against top- team with a 12-1 record in singles and of attention. In the NAIA Preseason ranked University of Auburn-Mont- teaming with Schanke for a 10-1 mark Coaches’ Poll, the Flames are No. 5 in gomery, Thobo-Carlsen did not lose in doubles. She will move up to No. 5 the nation, the highest any Lee tennis again in 2007. He also teamed with in the lineup. Hirth was 13-6 in singles team has ever been listed. Lee’s women Juan Saa to form a No. 3 doubles com- and 11-8 in doubles play at No. 3. are at No. 20 in the first coaches’ poll. bination that finished the year at 15-5. The Lady Flames will have to once The Flames enter the 2008 cam- Last year, Lee’s women peaked at again survive a brutal Southern States paign with high expectations. Coach No. 13, a program record, and finished Athletic Conference schedule. The SSAC Tony Cavett returns the top five players the year at 13-6. The team returns six features the No. 1 team in the nation from a lineup that advanced to the Elite of seven players, including the top (University of Auburn-Montgomery) and Eight of the NAIA National Tourna- three in singles. The team is led No. 7 (Berry College). Add matches ment last season and gar- by senior Erin Schanke, with No. 10 (California Baptist nered a then program University) and No. 25 Xavier record No. 9 ranking. University to the schedule and Lee is led by All-Region the Lee women will have their XIII players Dimitar work cut out for them. Pamukchiyan and Sidney Victoratto at the top of the Seniors Christian Thobo- lineup. Pamukchiyan Carlsen, Erin Schanke and was 10-6 at the No. Sidney Victoratto

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J. Stephen Conn ’67 is liv- the director of Anderson TORCH TRAVELS - Send us a photo of you and/or a fellow ing in Loveland, OH, with County Alternative School alumnus or alumna reading Torch at an exotic or noteworthy his wife, Karen. He recently in Anderson, SC. destination. Tell us where you were and what was the occasion. published his sixth book, Send prints to the Lee University Alumni Office, 1120 North Ocoee this one titled, The Devil Dwight Guthrie ’77 lives in Street, Cleveland, TN 37311, ATTN: Torch Travels. High resolution Called Collect: The Exorcism Gibsonia, PA where he is a digital photos can be e-mailed to [email protected]. of Jessica Leek, a true story professional photographer of demonic possession and and owns Guthrie Gallery deliverance. The book is (www.guthriegallery.com). He available on Amazon.com is married to Laura and they and at other online book- have four children. They sellers. For more information lead short-term medical mis- visit the Web site at www. sion teams to West Africa TheDevilCalledCollect.com. each year. He is an active outdoorsman and enjoys Randolph ’70 and Dianne hunting, fishing, camping, Channell Dillingham ’70 and the Pittsburgh Steelers. live in Newberry, SC and have one daughter and three Dan ’78 and Judith Nichols grandchildren. Randolph is Moore ’78 have been mar-

Phil Stacey ’02 Signs with

Label, Releases Single ▼ American Idol finalist recalls a whirlwind year Von Rodgers '57 and Wayland Helms, along with Sam '70 and Brenda Sanger Cason ’71 took Torch on a safari in the For the last seven years, millions of American televisions country of Tanzania where they showed it off to a group of have been tuned to the wildly popular American Idol talent Maasai children in a village near Longido. search. Last year, Lee alum Phil Stacey ended up in sixth place, a finish which gave him weeks of international exposure to more than 30 million viewers each week. His popularity gave him a ticket to a 55-city nationwide tour last summer with the Top 10 finalists. Phil recalled the grueling, yet exhilarating tour which began last July 7 at his hometown of Jacksonville, Fla. Two weeks of intense rehearsals preceded the tour which included days filled with photo sessions, rehearsals, publicity stops, press confer- ences, sound checks and performances; all to be repeated the next day after an all-night drive to the next destination. Over the course of the past year Phil appeared as a guest on several talk shows including The Tonight Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Today Show and Larry King Live. The tour ended on September 24, after which Phil proceed- ed to complete his four-year commitment to the U.S. Navy. Transferred to active reserve on October 1, Phil and his wife,

Kendra, and their two daughters, loaded a U-Haul and headed ▼ for their new home in Nashville. Later that month, Phil was Courtney Hindman Glass, '04, and her husband Matt Glass, '03, part of a benefit concert with the U.S. Navy Band where he took Torch along as they visited the opera house in Sydney, Aus- performed for the entire fleet. tralia, in July 2007, where Courtney was working as an intern for Phil’s latest accomplishments come in the form of signing a the U.S. State Department. contract with Lyric Street Records, part of Disney Music Group,

24 TORCH • Spring 2008 ried for 32 years and they my life. I have all of you to have two grown children, thank for that.” including John D. who is a student at Lee. Judith is Debra Calhoun Hurst ’84 has executive director of the lived in Cocoa, FL, for 18 Church of God's Internation- years with her husband, Bill, al Ministries to Widows, the and their four sons. In 2007 Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry the Hursts became grandpar- Center in Sevierville, TN. ents. Debra is a stay-at-home She also develops widows’ mom, is a Black Belt in ministries on a national and Okinawa Kenpo Karate, and international level. In addi- she teaches children's and tion, Judith is president of a junior-level karate. company called Dedicated Glass Haulers, affiliated with Donna Sue Lewis Middle- her husband's corporation, ton ’84 has lived in Lake- Moore Freight Services, Inc. land, FL, with her husband, Judith says, “The formative Ken, for 21 years. She cur- years at Lee were probably rently works as an R.N. in a some of the best times of cardiologists’ office.

the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios. His debut single, “If You Didn’t Love Me” was ▼ released to country radio on January 7. The track is the lead Stephen LaMagna ’03 and Rachael DiGiulio ’03 single from Phil’s upcoming debut CD, scheduled for release on insisted they take Torch along on a romantic gondola April 29, 2008. He sang some of those songs at a special con- ride on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, the day the cert during chapel at Lee on February 21. couple became engaged (note Rachael’s ring)! “I’m so excited to have found this song as my first single,” says Phil. “The lyrics of the song mean a lot to me because it’s a great love song that everyone can relate to and I feel like it tells the story of my marriage. I’ve been blessed with an amazingly supportive wife [Kendra] and with all the things we’ve been through together—whether it was in college, the military or even on American Idol—having her there made everything so much easier and put joy into everything we went through. I don’t know where I’d be today without her.” Commenting on his

relationship with Lyric Street, Phil said, “They have been so generous to give me cre- ▼ ative control; if I don’t feel comfortable about a song, I don’t Students Sherill Jervey, Lacy Morris, Breanna Dillon, alumna record it. I have several songs I am working on about my family Sarah Norton ‘06, and Lee professor Dr. Rolando Cuellar and my faith and I also have some of the best writers and pro- “hang out” with Torch in Cambodia where the students ducers working with me. I am looking forward to its release!” completed a10-week Intercultural Studies Program Internship Lyric Street Records is also the label for the group Rascal Flatts, volunteering at an orphanage and teaching English. which includes another Lee alum, Jay DeMarcus ’93.

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Aaron Brown ’85 has been Keith ’88 and Tracy Salyers married for 21 years to Vinson ’88 live in Lynch- Deborah and they have two burg, VA, where Keith sons ages 17 and 19. Aaron serves as the Christian edu- is senior vice president and cation director at Tree of a commercial bank officer Life Ministries in Lynchburg. and the family lives in Mac- Tracy is pursuing a doctor- clenny, FL. ate of music and owns and operates the Vinson School Pam Miller Watson ’87, and of Music. They have two her husband, Robert, own a teenage daughters and plumbing company in Char- would love to hear from lottesville, VA. They have a friends via e-mail: vinson son and two daughters. Pam [email protected] would love to hear from for- mer classmates via e-mail at Anthony Noles ’89 lives in [email protected]. Rome, GA and attends the

Derek Knoke ’02 Releases Book

When asked the great need of today, many people ▼ respond, “real relationships.” Loneliness plagues our society. While technological progress has succeeded in networking our Sisters Denica ’08 (right) and Jessica Klein, world, our ability to connect relationally has not kept pace. on a hike with Torch on Tolmie Peak in the God in MySpace looks at systemic spiritual, psychological and shadow of Mt. Rainier. social barriers to forming real relationships. Recognizing that the technology is here to stay, parents, youth workers and youth themselves will find in this book a solid center from which youth (and adults) can build meaningful relationships. “This book is an outgrowth of my personal engagement in youth culture as a youth pastor at my local church,” Derek says. “In the summer of 2006, I preached a series of messages titled, God in MySpace. Upon sharing some of my notes with a friend, he sug- gested that I share the curriculum with others.” Derek stated that the work is the rationale that would guide our messages around the theme of social networking. And while it began as another “talk” or message for parents, a book is what it became. The first two sections (“Relationships” and “Covenant and

Vulnerability”) provide the Biblical, philosophical basis for ▼ forming Christian community in today’s culture. The third sec- Jason Jeter '98, left, Melinda Bigham Jeter '97, and tion (“Youth Talks”) is a practical section for youth pastors as Martha Hodges Jeter '62 , and children Kendall and we speak into the lives of young people. It could be used for Penina Jeter enjoyed reading Torch in Rotorua, New youth services or small groups. The final section (“Being Pre- Zealand, where they visited family on their way to visit sent”) is a practical section for parents as they attempt to Melinda’s family in Samoa. monitor and nurture their children into godly men and women. To order God In MySpace, visit www.derekknoke.com.

26 TORCH • Spring 2008 North Rome Church of God. Katrina. Ruth Anne is a hos- He has been teaching physi- pital chaplain at EJGH and cal education at Fairmount is training for pastoral care Elementary School in Fair- supervisor and clinical pas- mount, GA for 18 years. toral education supervisor. He has taught grades 2, 3, and 4. He holds a masters Jason Drew Forbus ’93 and in educational leadership Beth Barker Forbus ’90 from Kennesaw State have one daughter and they University. live in Baton Rouge, LA where Jason is vice-presi-

Chad ’89 and Philana dent and co-owner of Fami- McNeely Stafford ’89 are ly Financial Services. Beth is ▼ living in Morrisville, NC and the Founder of Sarah's Perry '78 and Susan Rose pause in paradise . . .Tahiti . . . to read serving as worship and arts Laughter-Christian Support their latest issue of Torch as they celebrate their 21st anniversary. pastor of the Cary Church of for Infertility and Child Loss, God. They have been at and is the director of the Cary since 1999 and have Sarah's Laughter Infertility four children. and Miscarriage Support Center in Baton Rouge. She Tammie King Brewer ’90 has also authored two has been married 15 years books. Beth would love to to Brian. They have two hear from Lee friends at children and live in Coving- [email protected]. ton, LA, where Tammie is a speech and language pathol- Thomas Adams ’94 is now ogist for St Tammany Parish living in Jackson, TN where schools. he decided to re-enter the classroom following his Douglas H. Manley ’92 is wife’s death in October 2006. assistant professor of music He teaches Special Education

and fine arts at Tennessee English and biology at Wesleyan College in Athens, North Side High School in ▼ TN. Dr. Manley is also direc- Jackson. Friends can e-mail Steve Moree ’82 recently visited Taipei, Taiwan, and took tor of music and organist at Tom at [email protected]. time to read Torch outside the National Palace Museum. Keith Memorial United Tom says, “Thanks to all my Methodist Church. professors and friends at Lee that have stood beside me Shirley Clarke Smith ’92 is this past year and helped me married to Brian and they to be a survivor.” have one daughter. The family lives in Indianapolis, Catina Murray Diggs ’94 IN where Brian is a self- has been married for 15 employed locksmith. years to her husband, Patrick. They have two sons Thomas ’93 and Ruth Anne and live in Trussville, AL. Bordeaux ’95 live in Catina is an administrative Metairie, LA where Thomas assistant at the University of has been serving as a hos- Alabama at Birmingham in

pice chaplain in the New the Department of Radiation Orleans area. He also did Oncology. Patrick is the col- ▼ contract chaplain work at lege and career/young adult Chad Love '02, right, and Jeremiah Pierce '02 persuaded a East Jefferson General pastor at The Healing Place Catholic nun to pose with Torch outside St. Peter's Basilica in Hospital during Hurricane Church in Trussville. Vatican City on a recent trip to Italy.

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Heidi Koutz Kellems ’94 and son. Lisa works as a dialysis her husband, Larry, have nurse and the family attends been licensed foster parents New Covenant Worship for over a year. Along with Center in Athens, GA. their four biological children, they have adopted five oth- Andrew West ’95 and his ers. They also own their own wife, Rochell,e reside in business which has also Montgomery, AL. Andrew become a ministry. is a licensed professional counselor, speech language Andrew Smith ’94 and his pathologist, program man- wife, Christie, live in Charles- ager at a mental health ton, TN and have two chil- agency and has a private dren. Andrew has worked practice. They have four with the Bradley County children and would love to Sheriff’s Dept. for 14 years as hear from friends at andrew

a traffic officer and recently @freshwatercounseling.com. ▼ went to work for the Ten- Chyela Stewart Rowe ’96 packed Torch with the family belongings nessee Highway Patrol. Jill Sluss ’96 recently mar- on a trip to her mother-in-law's house in Derbyshire, England, for ried Johnny Gilreath and Christmas 2007. Reading Torch is daughter Avalon, with Oliver (in Cara Ready Rogers ’94 is they are living in Anderson, carrier), husband David and Angela Rowe (Mum). living in Cleveland, TN with SC. Jill is a fifth-grade her husband, Jason (a cur- teacher at Midway Elemen- rent Lee student), and their tary School and recently daughter. Cara is a 4th grade received National Board teacher at Michigan Avenue certification. Elementary. Nathan Bradfield '99 Marva Parker Comstock ’95 attended the Values Voter has been married to Rodney Summit sponsored by the Comstock for 12 years ago Family Research Council and they have one son. The and Focus on the Family in family lives in Woodward, October 2007. While there OK where Marva is a stay- he met up with Lee alum, at-home mother. Jon Rogers ’96. The two witnessed several presiden- Mike ’95 and Lisa Mitchell tial candidates speaking at Potter '92 live in Nicholson, the Summit. Nathan was

GA, with their 2-year-old recently elected the chair- ▼

Steve McCullar ’77 (left), Dr. Ernie Varner ’88, Angeleea Wright Varner ‘86, and Bob Johnson ‘78 invited piranha and anacondas to read Torch with Three new tracks for aspiring vocalists, instrumentalists and pianists: them near the Amazon River in the jungles of Brazil. Jazz, Music Lovers, and College Prep Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 423-614-8263

28 TORCH • Spring 2008 man of communications for have two children. Jaime the Capitol City Young says, “It would be great to Republicans in Montgomery, hear from old friends. AL, and he is the varsity E-mail us at aldermanhomes boys basketball coach for @gmail.com or www.alder Eastwood Christian School. manhomes.com. Nathan and his wife, Stephanie, are certified foster Amanda Finley Cate ’01 parents in the state of lives in West Monroe, LA, Alabama. with her two children.

Amanda occupies her day Ryan ’99 and Andrea Sim- with “playdates,” visiting ▼ mons Kramer ’99 have been grandparents, gardening, married for nine years and and volunteering at Elanor's Kathryn Barton Donev, ‘02, ‘05M with her husband Dony during they have three children. Montessori School. She also a 2007 ministry trip to Bulgaria take time for a photo op with Ryan and Andrea both work teaches parenting classes at Torch in the Bourgas Sea Garden along the Black Sea coast. at Riverhills Church of God Head Start Amanda says, in Tampa, FL. Andrea is the “My love for psychology has music pastor, while Ryan is only grown, and I plan to communications director. use my skills gained from Lee to open a Montessori Tammie Cox Vega ’99 is school in the future. I would living in Morristown, TN, love to hear from any old with her new husband, classmates at myspace.com/ Hector, who she married on amandafcate.” October 13, 2007. Tammie is the associate pastor at the Morristown Church of God. Hector is a physician’s assis- tant and has recently opened his own clinic.

Aaron ’00 and Jen Gruber ▼ Shady Hernandez ’06 had Torch as reading material at the ’00 are living in Bensalem, 2007 world conference of the American Association of Christian PA. Aaron is children's Counselors at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. pastor at Christian Life Cen- ter, while Jen previously taught math at Bordentown Regional High School and coached color guard and the The Upchurches girls track team. She now stays home with their two ▲ Charissa Whitt UpChurch children and works with ’01, and her husband, John, Aaron at the church. Jen recently welcomed their says, “We love reading first child, Kaelan Sue, on Torch magazine and hear- November 11, 2007. Charis- ing about what our class- sa taught elementary school mates are up to!” for seven years and recently finished a master's degree in

Jaime Farrell Alderman ’01 educational technology. She is a realtor working at will be staying at home with ▼ Award Realty in Cleveland, Kaelan. John is a Web con- TN. She and her husband, tent developer for Answers Mike ’68 and Wynell Ellis ’68 inspire their minds with Ken, a residential contractor, in Genesis. Torch before entering the Louvre Museum in Paris.

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Cristal Hicks Miller ’02 is dren's pastor at their church married to Bruce and they in Golden MS. have a son and two daugh- ters. She previously worked Carmen Daniel Merritt ’03 as a manager for a major is married to Bryan Merritt. retail chain, but became a Bryan is music minister at stay-at-home Mom for three Rincon Church of God, years before returning to the while Carmen works for the work place. Cristal now Georgia Department of works in administration at a Labor as a certified voca- local company, and is chil- tional counselor. Carmen “Circuit Rider’s Wife”

▼ Earns Recognition Deborah Newport ’88, traveled to France with her husband, Scot, where she was proud to An original musical written and composed by Lee Profes- display Torch in front of the Louvre in Paris. sor of Music Dr. Jim Burns and his wife, Doris, was recently chosen as one of six new works from almost 100 submissions to be read at the Appalachian Festival of Plays and Play- wrights in Abingdon, Va. Premiering in 2002, The Circuit Rider’s Wife . . . The Musical is what the Burnses call a “Christ- ian-Broadway-style” production. The script, written by Doris Dennison Burns, is based on the book, The Circuit Rider’s Wife, by Cora Harris. Dr. Burns, lyricist, composer and veteran Lee professor, wrote 14 original songs for the musical. Set around the turn of the 20th century, the musical cen- ters on Mary, a city girl from the “prayer-cloth-knitting” Edens, who falls in love with a country circuit-riding preacher from the “hell-fire and brimstone-preaching” Thompsons. The musical was presented at the 35th annual American College Theater Festival Regional IV in 2003. The festival showcases the best musical theater works in the 10 South-

eastern states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. All the col- ▼ leges and universities within the region were eligible to apply, JC Bowman '87 introduces Torch to two new friends on but only three were chosen. Representing Lee University, a Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the portion of The Circuit Rider’s Wife was presented in a featured most famous landmarks in Africa. workshop. Three professional panelists and a live audience gave invaluable feedback that inspired the Burns to continue refining the show. Over the last five years the production has grown from six original songs to 14 with extensive character Announcing the 2008 TORCH and scene development. TRAVELS Originality Awards Here’s another chance to impress your fellow alumni! Along with traditional Torch Travels entries showing Lee alumni at all places far and wide, Torch invites creative and original locations for your Lee alumni magazine. Take Torch scuba diving or rock climbing, with a famous celebrity or political leader. The more imaginative, the better. The same rules apply as with regular Torch Travels: at least one Lee alum must be present in the photo and Torch reserves the right to publish or not publish any given entry. Get your cameras flashing and creative juices flowing. Dr. Jim Burns (far right) and the cast of The Circuit Rider’s Wife

30 TORCH • Spring 2008 WHEN WERE YOU AT LEE? also graduated from Lee Patricia Shaffer Joiner ’05 WHO'S WHERE is for twenty-somethings with fresh jobs with a masters in profes- graduated with a master of sional counseling in 2006. music-vocal performance and new babies, but it's also for those with established degree from Georgia State careers and empty nests! Whenever you were a student, Krista Slicker ’03 married University in Atlanta, GA, in we want to hear from you! Stacy Scranton on July 7, December 2007. 2007. Krista taught for three years and spent one-and-a- The Hagys half years in mission work Name ______in Paraguay and Guatemala. The newlyweds have moved Address ______to the Houston area where Krista is working for a non- City ______profit organization called State ______Zip ______Last Year at Lee ______Faith in Practice which sends surgical, medical and Phone (H) ______dental teams to Guatemala. Stacy works in marketing Phone (W) ______and sales for a chemical E-mail Address ______company. ▲ Brittany Gillum ’05 mar- ried Jay Hagy on March 24, Family (spouse, children, etc.) ______Christopher Unthank ’03 is 2007. The newlyweds work living in Murfreesboro, TN together at The Crossing ______where he heads the 501(c) Church in Tampa, FL where ______non-profit organization SSE they are student ministries Group, Inc. that assists worship pastors. Occupation ______gospel artists in the areas of publicity and Internet pro- Chrystal Cannon McDuffie ______motions. Christopher is ’05 has been teaching in ______proud to say, “The company Polk County, FL for the past has over 40 artists on its two years. She was recently Brief notes of interest ______roster that we assist daily.” hired by the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation in ______Eric McConnell ’04, who the Public Information office. lives in Atlanta, GA, recent- ______ly accepted a promotion to Jacklyn Red ’05 is currently ______assistant vice-president for working on a degree at the southeast region at FSC South Texas College of Law. ______Securities Corporation, an independent broker/dealer Eric Phillips ’07 is working ______and financial planning firm for a non-profit organiza- ______affiliated with AIG. tion called GreaterWorks, where he ministers to a Rachel Wielfaert ’04 mar- community for one year. ried Michael Frazier on Eric was placed in Mon- THREE WAYS TO SEND US YOUR UPDATE November 3, 2007, in essen, PA, near Pittsburgh. •Lee’s Web Site: www.leeuniversity.edu. Follow the links to “Alumni Knoxville, TN. Rachel is a Eric says, “God has been and Friends” and click on “Who’s Where Update.” history teacher and girl's working wonders in the • E-mail: [email protected]. Please include all the information basketball coach at Lenoir community of Monessen, requested above City (TN) High School. and I am excited to be apart • Mail: Send this completed form to the Lee University Alumni Office, Michael teaches seventh of it. If you're interested in P.O. Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 grade geography and coach- hearing about what God is High resolution digital photos can be e-mailed via the Web site link, to es at Lenoir City Middle doing you can visit my blog [email protected], or mailed to the above address. School. at www.greaterworks.us.”

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