Summer 2003 Alumni Weekend 2004 Meet the 2003 Alumni Award recipients April 23-25 Dr. Yu Hak Hahn ’58, Dr. Ken Peters ’57, Rich Suwanski ’73, Scott Kramer ’87 and Keith Rogers. 40th Reunion • Class of 1964 25th Reunion • Class of 1979 20th Cluster Reunion • Classes of 1983, 1984 and 1985 5th Cluster Reunion • Classes of 1998, 1999 and 2000 Mark your calendar now and make plans to join us for a weekend of fun and to honor the 2004 Alumni Award recipients. Table of Contents Kentucky Wesleyan College Dr. Wesley H. Poling President Ron McCracken Vice President for Advancement Kathryn Farmer Director of Public Relations Roy Pickerill ’75 TKENTUCKYoday WESLEYAN Assistant Director of Public Relations/Sports Information Director Berry Major ’60 Director of Alumni Relations Cover Story Joyce Ann Evans 14 Developing Leaders – a KWC Commitment Assistant Director of Development by Beck Schofield Glenn ’94 Publisher: Ron McCracken Editor: Kathryn Farmer Features Contributing Writers: Shelley Denton ’03, Joyce Ann Evans, 8 Two Roads Diverged Kathryn Farmer, Beck Schofield by Joyce Ann Evans Glenn ’94, Berry Major ’60 and Roy Pickerill ’75 10 Alumni Weekend 2003 Contributing Photographers: Joyce 12 Commencement Ann Evans, Kathryn Farmer, and Charles Mahlinger Photography 16 Panther Football Marches to a New Beat Kentucky Wesleyan Today is pub- by Shelley Denton ’03 lished by Kentucky Wesleyan College. The mission of the magazine is to 17 Another Great Chapter... More Records and History Made maintain ties between the college, its alumni and all other constituents, and to report on issues of importance to 24 Components for Success: Education and Optimism these groups. Address correspon- by Berry Major ’60 dence to: Kentucky Wesleyan Today, Public Relations, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. Phone: (270) 852-3142; FAX: (270) 852-3189; Departments email: [email protected]. 2 Around the Cupola Postmaster: 4 Invest in Success Send address changes to: Public Relations 5 Alumni News Kentucky Wesleyan College 18 Panther Tracks 3000 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 42301 20 Class Notes Around the Cupola Faculty and staff receive Chenna completes first sabbatical promotions/tenure Raju Chenna, associate When asked about this experience, he noted, Congratulations to the following facul- professor of business and eco- “I worked well beyond what I had imagined. ty and staff members who received pro- nomics at Kentucky Wesleyan I was able to see today’s environment in pub- motions or tenure during the spring College, recently completed lic schools, both in an academic and nonaca- semester: his first sabbatical leave dur- demic way.” ing the 2002 fall semester. Chenna also worked in the accounting James Alexander was promoted to asso- Raju Chenna During his sabbatical, department of an automotive manufacturing ciate professor of teacher education. Chenna was involved in three projects, one entity with subsidiaries in multiple states. He Alexander earned a B.S.E. degree in 1977 with the public schools, one with a manufac- was involved in cost accounting, variance and a M.S.E. degree in 1981 from turing entity and a third as a financial analyst. analysis, monthly closing, payroll, consolida- Central Missouri State University. In Chenna performed scholastic audits of tion, and financial statements preparation. 1985, he received a master of arts degree three public schools in Kentucky that will be To conclude his sabbatical, Chenna worked in theology from St. Thomas Theological used by the Kentucky Department of in a mortgage bank, where he was a financial Seminary. He was awarded a Ph.D. Education to determine the level of support analyst, gaining knowledge of various degree from the University of Arkansas in necessary to continuously improve student accounting issues related to mortgage bank- 1995. Alexander began teaching at KWC performance. The scholastic audit process is a ing. “It was an excellent experience to be able in 1998. comprehensive review of a school’s learning to put the theory into practice. I experienced Stephanie Jarvis, was promoted to environment, organizational efficiency and first hand how technology has influenced assistant director of admission. Jarvis the academic performance of its students. In accounting and finance...it involves a lot received a bachelor of science degree in addition, Chenna conducted a modified more critical thinking,” said Chenna. communication arts from Kentucky scholastic review in conjunction with a three- Chenna received his bachelor’s degree and Wesleyan College in 2001. She joined the year study entitled “Comprehensive School M.B.A. from Western New Mexico KWC staff upon graduation as an admis- Reform, Educational Dynamics, and University. He is a CPA who joined the fac- sion counselor. Achievement in Kentucky Middle Schools.” ulty at KWC in 1988. Buxton Johnson, associate professor of physics was granted tenure. Johnson received a B.S. degree in 1990, a M.S. Campus Ministries in Texas degree in 1991 and a Ph.D. degree in KWC Campus Ministries sponsored a one-week 1994 from the University of Kentucky. mission trip during spring break to work with He joined the KWC faculty in 2000. “Mission Arlington,” a ministry located in Joy Pace was promoted to associate Arlington, Texas. professor of communication arts. In 1993 The KWC mission team organized and imple- Pace received a B.A. degree from mented two vacation Bible Schools called “Rainbow Centenary College of Louisiana. She Express” for children living in two apartment com- earned a M.F.A. degree in 1999 from The KWC Mission Arlington Team. Seated (l-r): plexes. The team also set up mobile food and cloth- Virginia Commonwealth University. Pace Scott Newman, Jackie Stanley, Shelley Denton ing closets for residents in need, picked up trash, and Lauren Mayhew. Second row (l-r): Amanda joined the KWC faculty in 1999. Ball and Ginger Russell (from Madisonville painted and helped a church prepare a meeting Suzanne Rose was promoted to associ- Community College), Arianne Holt and Laura room for church services and Bible studies. Sparks. Third row (l-r): Mark Starks (MCC), The team was led by Kent Lewis ’98, former ate professor of English. Rose earned a Adam Love, Kent Lewis, David Wells, Katrina B.A. degree in 1984, a M.A. degree in Coomer, Kevin Husk, Nathan Key (Owensboro KWC campus minister, Cindy Pelphrey, C.R.O.S.S. 1986 and a Ph.D. degree in 1994 from Community College), Kendra Pardue, Aaron campus minister, and Katrina Coomer ’01, KWC Wallace (Brescia University), Cindy Pelphrey the University of Oklahoma. Rose came and Ben Ramsey (MCC). admission counselor. to KWC in 1994. In addition to teaching she serves as the chair of the English department. Students vs. faculty/staff Yvonne Taylor, a graduate of Kentucky Spring means softball. And with that in Wesleyan, was awarded a promotion to mind the Student Activity Planning Board professor of teacher education. Taylor (SAPB) challenged the faculty/staff to a received a bachelor of arts degree in friendly game of softball one spring Sunday 1958. In 1974 she received a master of afternoon. The faculty/staff (pictured in arts degree from Western Kentucky the dark t-shirts) gave it their best, but University and in 1986 she completed the yielded to the youth and athleticism of Ed.D. degree at George Peabody College the student team. That upholds the at Vanderbilt University. Taylor began faculty/staff motto that at KWC, it’s Students and members of the KWC faculty/staff enjoy an afternoon of softball on the campus soft- teaching at the college in 1990. “students first!” ball field. 2 KENTUCKY WESLEYAN TODAY I WWW.KWC.EDU Around the Cupola Making the connection Making a difference This past April, Ken Rasp, dean of This spring, KWC was privileged to host admission, and Ron McCracken, vice presi- over 500 high school and middle school dent for advancement, returned to New students on campus for the 2003 York and New Jersey to once again recruit Owensboro Youth Summit – “Making a northeast students to Kentucky Wesleyan. Difference – every step of the way.” This And they didn’t do it alone. Several KWC summit, sponsored by the Owensboro alumni from the area were on hand to pro- Youth Council, Owensboro Parks and mote the college to prospective students by Recreation and Worth Sporting Goods, working at college fairs and visiting high Tim Brown ’78 and Betty Lyons Roy ’70 met offered over 17 youth-related workshops to school guidance counselors. Thanks to the prospective students at the College Fair in discuss topics on the minds of teens today. assistance and interest of northeast alumni, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In addition, Jennifer McFalls, a member of efforts to educate northeastern students never too late! If you know of a high school the Gold Medal Women’s Fast Pitch Team continue. that would like to receive information in the 2000 Summer Olympics, spoke to In addition to the about and a contact from the college, call students about the team of “life” and how excitement buzzing Ken Rasp at 270-852-3122 or email they can make a difference as a team player. around these [email protected]. The 2004 Owensboro Youth Summit will recruitment events, Do you know any prospective students be held on campus once again next spring. alumni gathered to who may be interested in KWC and are Left: Jennifer McFalls holds up renew old friend- high school juniors or seniors? Provide us the Gold Medal she won as a member of the Women’s Fast ships and remember their name, address, graduation date and Pitch Team in the 2000 Summer their KWC experi- high school name/location in an email to Olympics. She made a difference! ence. [email protected]. Are you interested As a KWC alumni, you are an ambassa- in helping recruit dor for the college and can play a key role Randy Raskin ’66 and Right: Stephanie Jarvis ’01, Mike Arons ’65 work students for KWC? in the future of a prospective student.