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Homecoming to celebrate 'century on the farm'
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| David Lipscomb | Margaret Lipscomb |
--G. David England
This year's Homecoming theme may be a bit elusive for those not deeply immersed in Lipscomb University history, but it reflects one of the most significant events since the university's founding in 1891.
"Celebrating a Century on the Farm" recognizes the centennial anniversary of the university's move to its present location at 3901 Granny White Pike, which in 1903, was part of David and Margaret Lipscomb's 110-acre "city farm."
Because of the need for expansion, the Lipscombs donated 60 acres of their farm in 1902 to the university, then known as the Nashville Bible School. The first session opened on the new campus in 1903.
If one were to compile a "top 10" of the most significant events in university history, donation of the farm would rank close to the top, said Dr. Robert E. Hooper, retired professor of history and the preeminent historian of all things Lipscomb.
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Even though they only had three buildings - two residences and Harding Hall, which is now a facility for the Campus School -- the move to the farm allowed enrollment of a student body in September 1903 that was "50 percent greater than was ever present at any previous opening" Lipscomb reported.
Indeed, the gift of the farm provided space for future facilities that allowed the school to become a college, then a senior college in 1948, and to grow to today's enrollment of approximately 2,600 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs.
"When you think of the impact of the school, it's impact on alumni, the impact of alumni on other schools, the value of the gift of the farm to the Nashville Bible School is incalculable," said Walt Leaver, vice president for university relations.
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| The first home of the Nashville Bible School, a former residence on what is today's Hermitage Avenue in Nashville. --File Photo |
Lipscomb University opened with nine students in a rented house on today's Hermitage Avenue on Oct. 5, 1891, then moved to another rented house on Fourth Avenue for its second session. A group of supporters purchased property on Spruce Street - today's Eighth Avenue - for the 1893 session, which permitted enrollment to surpass the 100 mark in the 1895-96 session.
Continued growth throughout the 1890s and official incorporation of the school in February 1901 made it obvious that 2 1/4 acres would not be sufficient for future growth.
"In 1902, the Lipscombs mortgaged their farm for $5,000 and gave the money to the school to pay off the indebtedness of the Spruce Street property," Hooper recorded in his 1991 centennial history of the university.
"At the Aug. 26, 1902 board meeting, David Lipscomb gave 60 acres of his farm to the Nashville Bible School on condition that the school would assume the mortgage and pay Lipscomb and his wife $250 yearly as long as they lived. It was a gift the board could not refuse. The school now had room to expand."
| Farm helped students work their way through school The property on which Lipscomb University now stands continued in use as a working farm for years after the school moved to the site, with students often working the ground just as David Lipscomb did at Franklin College, his alma mater. The work helped students pay their tuition. The following story is from Carolyn Wilson, director of Beaman Library: When my father was here in 1925, he worked on the farm. My father came from Lincoln County [Tenn.] and his family were cotton farmers. He had a thirst for learning that motivated his life and he passed that on to me. He taught school from the time he finished the eighth grade and paid for his education completely on his own. Bro. [H. Leo] Boles found things for him to do that paid his tuition for the two years he was here. The year he graduated, he took honors for his college class and his younger brother took honors for the high school. He edited the Babbler and also worked as a junior reporter for The Tennessean. One of his assignments was the Scopes trial. I wish now I had made him write down or tape all the stories he told me. A display regarding the Lipscomb farm will be on display in Beaman Library during Homecoming. |
Finance students to manage TVA investment funds
--Jen Ashby
Lipscomb University will be one of the first private universities to participate in the Tennessee Valley Authority's Investment Challenge program.
The Investment Challenge Program, an initiative that allows teams of students to manage stock portfolios for TVA, began four years ago with 19 public universities. The program has now expanded to include private as well as public universities.
Lipscomb University and five other private universities will receive $400,000 while the original 19 public universities will receive $300,000 to invest.
Teams compete on behalf of their schools for monetary prizes awarded by TVA on the basis of the portfolios' performance. Each year the three teams whose portfolios perform best are awarded $15,000, $10,000, and $5,000 respectively.
"The program will be a fabulous learning opportunity for our students," Dr. Jeff Jewell, assistant professor of business administration, said.
Jewell said that the program has 11 participants this semester. All are senior finance majors who have taken courses in investments.
"Only a few of the students are receiving academic credit for participating, but most will be volunteering their time," Jewell said.
Jewell along with Dr. Scott Hoover, assistant professor of business, and Dr. Jeff Mankin, assistant professor of accounting, will meet with the participants once a week to oversee them in their investments.
"The students themselves will be responsible for selecting all aspects of their investments," Jewell said.
Student teams are held to the same guidelines as professional money managers. TVA appoints a trustee to monitor the investments to ensure that they remain within the corporate guidelines.
Jewell says that Lipscomb's goal is to beat the S&P 500.
The money comes from TVA's Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund, established in 1996 to meet the financial obligations of decommissioning TVA's nuclear power units, according to TVA's website.
The Investment Challenge fund balance started with $1.9 million four years ago. Based on performance, the fund has increased to $10 million.
The Investment Challenge program stems from the TVA's desire to diversify the financial management of the trust fund. TVA has also allocated management of the fund to national investment firms, Valley-based banks and investment companies, and minority-owned investment funds.
The TVA was established in 1933. Its initial purpose was to use tax dollars to bring electricity, flood control and other services to the Tennessee Valley.
The TVA's power system now sells its electricity to customers. Its sales amount to more than $6.6 billion a year.
January snow blankets campus
An unexpectedly heavy snow on Jan. 16 turned the Lipscomb campus into a winter wonderland. The seven-inch accumulation provided plenty of ingredients for perfect snowballs and building snowmen.
--Kim Chaudoin
Flatt, student switch roles for a day
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Lipscomb President Steve Flatt pushes a housekeeping cart toward his next cleaning assignment in High Rise Dorm as he fills student Manuel Esparrago Gomez's responsibilities for the day. Flatt is wearing a Sigma Iota Delta hayride shirt, a club recently pledged by his student counterpart. Below: Esparrago Gomez, right, a business major from Spain, discusses facility issues with Danny Taylor, vice president for business affairs, during Esparrago Gomez's day filling Steve Flatt's shoes as Lipscomb University president. The two swapped places Nov. 18. |
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Let's say you're the president of a university, and you think you know what your students need or want from their educational experience. How can you be sure?
Lipscomb University President Steve Flatt chose the direct research route -- he swapped places with a student for a day Nov. 18.
Manuel Esparrago Gomez, a student from Spain, was chosen in a campus-wide contest to swap places with Flatt for a day, effectively going through the president's usual day while Flatt went through Esparrago Gomez's student routine.
"It's been 25 years since I was an undergraduate student," Flatt said. "Those of us in the administration think we know what it's like to be a student, but we tend to forget. I thought it would be useful to experience what a student experiences, and for a student to see what a day in the life of the president is like and understand the issues he faces in the course of a day."
Both men faced a busy day.
Esparrago Gomez started with meetings at 8 a.m. The first was with Wade Sandrell, vice president for enrollment and marketing, followed by a meeting with William Tucker, executive vice president for advancement. After filling in for the president in chapel at 10 a.m., he met with Walt Leaver, vice president for university relations, sat in for Flatt at the downtown Rotary meeting, followed by a meeting on higher education funding with Claude Pressnell, president of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association. He met with Provost Craig Bledsoe on academic issues, evaluated a hypothetical bomb threat with university General Counsel Phil Ellenburg, extended a greeting to 400 high school students on campus for the Christian High School Choral Festival, and discussed facility issues during a tour of campus with Danny Taylor, vice president for business affairs. He also participated in a budget meeting, interviewed a prospective faculty member, and did a little fund raising with a Lipscomb board member.
Flatt's day sounds a little simpler, but maybe it wasn't. Flatt spent the night in the dormitory -- slept would not be the correct word, because the other students didn't allow him to -- attended Esparrago Gomez's business major classes, attended chapel in his place, and had a little downtime for lunch and recreation in the Student Center.
But because Esparrago Gomez is one of Lipscomb's "student cleaners" – several students assist the housekeeping staff in return for a significant reduction in housing costs – Flatt spent the afternoon cleaning High Rise dormitory. In fact, when contacted about how his day was going, Flatt's response was brief.
"Can we do this later? I have a wet floor here to deal with," Flatt said.
Esparrago Gomez is an international student from Spain who graduated from Hendersonville (Tenn.) High School as part of a student-exchange program, earned his associate's degree from Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tenn., and transferred to Lipscomb, where he's in his first year.
"I sure hope Dr. Flatt took good notes for me," he said.
That shouldn't be much of a worry, because Flatt was co-valedictorian of his own class in 1977. But Esparrago Gomez said the day accomplished its purpose.
"The experience was exciting and valuable," Esparrago Gomez said. "Today showed me that being the president of a university comes with a lot of responsibility.
"It has been positive to see what's behind the scenes here at Lipscomb," Esparrago Gomez said.
And both slept soundly after their day's labors.
(Jen Ashby contributed to this story.)
Biblical Preaching seminar to feature Fred Craddock May 12-14
Reservations are now being taken for the Hazelip Biblical Preaching Seminar, to be held at Lipscomb University's Center for Spiritual Renewal May 12-14.
"Preaching and Evangelism" is the theme of this year's conference, which will feature one of the nation's foremost authorities on preaching. Dr. Fred Craddock, the Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament (emeritus) at Emory University, will conduct a preaching workshop for participants.
Other speakers in the seminar will include Randy Harris and Mark Love, Abilene Christian University; John Mark Hicks, Lipscomb University; and Chris Seidman, Dallas, Texas.
The seminar fee is $110 with on-campus housing, $85 for others, if received before April 15, 2003. Registration is $125 with on-campus housing and $100 for others after April 15. Registration is limited to 80 participants. The seminar may also be taken as part of a graduate Bible course, "Preaching and Teaching from Scripture," which requires admission to the Graduate Program in Bible. For full information, contact Dr. John York at John.York@Lipscomb.edu, call 615.279.6051 or 800.333.4358, ext. 6051, or visit http://bible.lipscomb.edu.
48 students inducted into Alpha Chi national honor society
The Tennessee Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society inducted 48 new members in a ceremony Nov. 5.
Inductees represent the top ten percent of their respective classes in academic performance and include Blake Jerome Anderton, Abigail Marie Baron, Chelsey Britton Bason, Derek Edward Berlin, Amber Lynn Bigham, John Clifford Bow, Chris Arlen Brosey, Tracy Leigh Bursby, Rebecca Anne Casey, Erin Colleen Clark, Jesse Lane Cuthrell,
Anthony Ward Feher, Kelli Brooke Garrett, William Edwin Harless, Jill Alana Harris, Katie Sue Heckman, Charity Ann Hicks, Lance Alan High, Jamie LeeAnn Hill, Melissa Carrie Hunter, Brittney Blair Kennamer, Maria Dawn Larue, Susan Elise Lavender, Emily Ann Liles, Sarah Elizabeth Martin, Bethany Jane Massey, Elizabeth Louise McFarlin, John Travis Merriman, Jennifer Kathleen Mitchell, Miranda Leigh Morrison,
Warren Russell Nash Jr., Jessica Len Newton, Kristin Danielle Peck, Rachel Elaine Shaver, Sara Siner, Amanda Page Spears, Karie Brooke Stephens, Tiara Nicole Stingley, Joshua Marshall Strahan, Laura Elizabeth Sudbury, Allison Paige Summers, Susan Elizabeth Swang, Patra Felty Thomas, Douglas Lynn Ward, Jessica Ashley Webb, Jamie Ruth Willbanks and Tabitha Ruth Wright.
Financial aid staff helps students get assistance they need
-G. David England
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| The financial aid team includes, from left to right, Maggie Kersten, Tamera Spivey ('77), Kristie Breeden ('88), Karita Waters ('82), Becky Thompson, Marilyn Gammon, Leslie Raborn ('01) and Fran Avers. edScholar grant provides two scholarships |
If you are the parent of a student who is planning to enroll in college for the first time this fall - or even if you are the parent of a student who is returning this fall and you haven't yet done so - "file the FAFSA" is the most important reminder you will hear at this time of year.
The FAFSA is the "Free Application for Federal Student Assistance" and is required by most higher education institutions, including Lipscomb University, to determine the total scope of financial aid available to a student, says Karita Waters, director of financial aid at Lipscomb.
"The FAFSA takes all the financial information a family has considers how many children you have in college, how close you are to retirement, your income and your assets, and from that the federal government determines your 'EFC' - your expected family contribution. That is the amount the federal government has determined that your family can afford to pay for your college per year," Waters said.
Because family circumstances can change dramatically from one year to the next, the FAFSA must be filed every year, preferably in January but certainly by March 1, to receive primary consideration for federal student aid, Waters said.
| Lipscomb University will receive a grant of $12,500 from the edScholar Program to provide two scholarships to incoming freshmen this fall. The two $6,250 scholarships will be disbursed to incoming freshmen from Tennessee on the basis a variety of eligibility criteria, including leadership, academic merit, community service and financial need, among other requirements. As long as the recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements, the scholarships will be awarded for up to four years. The edScholar Program is sponsored jointly by student loan provider edsouth and its servicing partner, edamerica, and is designed to recognize and reward outstanding students seeking a post-secondary education in Tennessee. Recipients will be chosen by a committee, according to the grant agreement. |
The federal government annually distributes about $42 billion in aid to college and university students in several forms: "gift aid" programs including Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and "self help aid" programs including Stafford Student Loans, the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, or PLUS Loans; and the Perkins Loan. There is also a federal program for high-achievement, high-need students called the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program.
High achievement students in Tennessee may qualify for the Ned McWherter Scholarship, and students with low EFCs may qualify for state grants. Other states have similar programs, Waters said.
Most colleges and universities rely on the FAFSA-based EFC number for distributing institutional financial aid as well.
"You have to have some basis for determining need, and that's the fairest way to do it," Waters said.
Most parents don't know about the FAFSA before their student begins the college application process, even though high school guidance counselors have the information and forms available, she said. And some assume that they can't qualify for any aid, so they ignore the FAFSA.
"There's a huge misconception out there, generally among middle-class parents who think, 'I'm not going to get anything.' And while you may not get any free aid, you may not get a grant, I can't give you a Stafford Loan if you don't fill out the FAFSA. And at a 3.46 interest rate, you may want to apply for the loan," Waters said.
Waters encouraged parents to familiarize themselves with financial aid processes at least at the beginning of a student's senior year in high school. Parents who wish to learn more about applying for financial aid or completing the FAFSA should visit Lipscomb's financial aid website at http://financialaid.lipscomb.edu. The FAFSA is also available to parents online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
"The earlier you can file the FAFSA after January 1, the sooner you find out what you can get, the sooner you can bargain between universities, the sooner you know what you will need to do in addition. Meeting deadlines is very important," she said.
Helping students receive the aid they need and deserve is the focus of Lipscomb's Office of Financial Aid, to which Waters was appointed as director in May 2002. And they're doing it well - last year, about 93 percent of freshmen received some form of aid, about 95 percent of all undergraduates received aid and Lipscomb students were awarded approximately $16 million in university-based, federal, state or private financial assistance.
Waters, who holds the master of business administration in human resources management from Vanderbilt University, came to Lipscomb in 2001 as a loan counselor in the Financial Aid Office from a career in human resources. She succeeded Jeff Dale, who left Lipscomb for a new career with the FBI.
One of her first moves was to promote Maggie Kersten to assistant director. Kersten's emphasis is "professional judgments" - making the call on additional aid to award when a major change occurs in a family's financial situation after the EFC is determined.
"She is wonderful. We are such a great team. She has a gift for empathy with students," Waters said.
Waters and Kersten are among eight Financial Aid Office staff members, including Marilyn Gammon and Becky Thompson, loan counselors; Tamara Spivey, scholarship expert; Fran Avers, verification and work study; Leslie Raborn, computer analyst for enrollment management; and Kristie Breeden, receptionist.
"My staff is great. We get along great - we eat lunch together almost every day. I'm hard on them, but we're good friends, we get along great and they know what I expect. We have fun in here every day, but the work gets done," Waters said.
"I love Lipscomb," Waters said. "Since I was in school here, I've always loved Lipscomb. It has lots of warts, but I have people in my family with lots of warts and I love them anyway. ... I love helping a student who is working hard and comes to me and says, 'How am I going to get through? Can you help me in any way?' Occasionally, I can."
Fehrman brings new life to high school drama program
Cindy Fehrman, who joined the DLHS faculty this past fall, strongly believes in the value of good drama and arts programs.
"You can teach things (in these subjects) that aren't necessarily out of text books," she said. "The arts help students develop critical thinking skills, how to interact with others and many other life lessons."
Fehrman, who graduated from Harding University in May 2002, is drama director, assistant choral director and teaches the "Christian Woman" Bible course. She was involved in many musicals, dramas and singing groups at Harding.
One of Fehrman's major goals for the drama program is for "the program to grow in numbers and to expose the kids to more professional theater -- if they see it, they can imitate it," she said.
"There is a spot for everyone and every personality type in a production -- not just the people on stage. Through these productions we have students who don't really have anything in common working together and class classifications disappear. And, there is a high success rate. They get to see a project through to completion," she said.
This year, Standing Room Only, the drama club, has 219 members. This group produces three major programs each year -- a play in the fall, either a drama or musical in the spring and the Spring Fever Follies variety show.
This spring, the group is producing Lerner & Loewe's "Camelot." Performances are Feb. 20, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m.. The Feb. 22 performance is also a dinner theater, with dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for the Feb. 20 and 23 productions and may be purchased in the high school cafeteria or at the door. Feb. 22 dinner theater tickets are $35 and must be purchased by Feb. 3 by calling 615.778.0660.
For more information about the high school drama program, contact Fehrman at 615.269.1784, 800.333.4358, ext. 1784 or Cindy.Fehrman@ lipscomb.edu.
Fogelberg named Character Counts! Nashville executive director
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--Jen Ashby
Character Counts! Nashville has appointed Harold Fogelberg, retired executive vice president of AmSouth Bank, as executive director.
The appointment was effective Jan. 8.
"Harold's acceptance of this important role greatly enhances our ability to reach every segment of the Nashville community," said Winfield Dunn, chair of the Character Counts! Nashville steering committee. "Our goal is to work with educators, elected and appointed public officials, companies, and professional sports organizations, to deliver the vital message of character education.
"With Harold's leadership, 2003 will be the year in which we make significant strides toward that goal. He is an outstanding citizen and leader and we are fortunate to have him accept this important and challenging role," Dunn said.
Fogelberg said he is the one who is honored to be working for Character Counts! Nashville.
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead the Character Counts effort as I firmly believe that there is very much a need today to revisit the basic principles that guide us in making the right decisions in our everyday life," Fogelberg said. "Our programs are dedicated to building values in character development and ethical conduct. We will continue to be focused on working with the educational, governmental, business, non-profit and sports communities."
Fogelberg recently retired from AmSouth Bank after a 27-year career there. Prior to American/AmSouth, he held management positions at Aladdin Industries Inc. Fogelberg received an MBA in finance from Indiana University after earning a bachelor's degree in economics from Butler University. He has worked on the board of directors for Family and Children Services, McKendree Village Inc., and a major bank trade association. He is an active 25-year member of the Brentwood Rotary and is an adjunct professor in the School of Business at Belmont University.
Character Counts! Nashville is a member of the national Character Counts! coalition. It is directed by a steering committee of 53 area business, civic, educational, and religious leaders.
Since its kickoff last April, nearly 40 companies, organizations, colleges, and schools have hosted character-training sessions, reaching nearly 7,000 participants.
More than 50 area residents who have been trained in the Character Counts! program are involved in the program's Speakers' Bureau and are available to speak at no charge.
Character Counts! Nashville is a 501(c)(3) organization that began as an initiative of the Center for Character Development at Lipscomb University, which is directed by Dr. Mary Morris. The offices of Character Counts! Nashville will continue to be housed at Lipscomb University.
For more information about Character Counts! Nashville, contact Fogelberg at 279.6208, 800.333.4358, ext. 6208 or Harold.Fogelberg@lipscomb.edu or visit the web at ccn.lipscomb.edu.
Girl Scouts' Hesselbein to speak at Feb. 6 Leadership dinner
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| Frances Hesselbein To speak at Feb. 6 dinner |
Hesselbein's appearance is presented by Lipscomb University's Center for Leadership Excellence and is open to the public. Tickets are $20, including dinner, and advance reservations are required. For information, call 386-7653.
The program is sponsored by the Caroline J. Cross Chair in Family and Consumer Science at Lipscomb, and is associated with the university's Homecoming celebration.
Hesselbein is chairman of the Board of Governors of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, and served as its founding president and chief executive officer from 1990 to 1998. She is also founding chairman of the Board of Governors of the Josephson Institute for Ethics, which is the parent organization of the Character Counts! Coalition. Character Counts! Nashville, which has grown into a separate organization from an initiative at Lipscomb University's Center for Character Development, is a member of the coalition.
Hesselbein was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States of America's highest civilian honor, in 1998. The award recognized her leadership as chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of America of the USA from 1976 to 1990 as well as her role in leading social-sector organizations toward excellence in performance through her work at the Drucker Foundation. Her contributions were also recognized by former President Bush, who appointed her to two presidential commissions on national community service. Hesselbein is editor-in-chief of the quarterly journal Leader to Leader, and a co-editor of a book of the same name. She also is a co-editor of the Drucker Foundation's three-volume "Future" series and "Leading Beyond the Walls," the first book in the foundation's "Wisdom to Action" series.
Lifelong Learning offers variety of spring courses
Lipscomb University's Lifelong Learning Program schedule this spring includes a wide variety of courses.
Session I runs from Feb. 10-March 14. Offerings and instructors include "Lost Civilizations," Dr. David Lawrence, professor of history; "Civil War in Tennessee," Dr. Tim Johnson, professor of history; "Falling in Love with Your Hymnbook -- A Book Filled with Scripture," Paul Brown, author and noted worship leader; "Computer I," Al Austelle, associate professor of computer science and director of the Center for Instructional Technology, and Becky Tallon, assistant professor of physics and engineering science; "Computer II," TBA; and "Genealogy: Finding Your Roots," Carol Roberts, director of restoration section, and Amber Barfield, photographic archivist, at the Tennessee State Library.
Session II runs from March 24-April 25, offerings and instructors include, "Nashville: The Way We Worship," Dr. Robert Hooper, retired professor of history and author; "How to Kick Your Bucket and Leave It Full," Scott Saunders, certified financial planner; "Global Issues, American Challenges," Don Cole, assistant professor of political science and retired Air Force colonel, deputy political advisor to U.S. space command and a senior national security policy officer at the U.S. Department of State; "Computer I," TBA; and "Computer II," TBA.
Registration fees are $50 per person per course and $75 for two people living at the same address.
The Lifelong Learning Program was established in Fall 2001 in response to researching the value of education beyond the traditional framework of school.
For full information about the program or to enroll, call 615.279.5733 or e-mail Patty.Dugger@lipscomb.edu.
Singarama marks 40 years of music, entertainment
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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| A scene from "Singarama ... it's All Fun and Games" in 1999. |
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For the past 40 years, that has been an important part of students' lives each spring semester as they participate in one of Lipscomb's oldest traditions -- Singarama.
Singarama is a variety show directed, performed and hosted by students and is comprised of three groups. During the performances, groups are judged in various categories including theme, music, choreography and costumes. The group with the most points after the Saturday evening performance wins the "Sweepstakes" award.
"It is impossible to measure on an individual basis the sense of accomplishment, the enjoyment, the friendships, and the willingness to give something of value to the university that can be attributed to Singarama. It has, over time, been our most popular student activity," said Sarah Keith Gamble, associate dean of campus life and Singarama coordinator.
"Much of the success is the fact that it's a student-produced show. Each group gets to develop their own stories, plot lines and characters. It's such a creative outlet for students and they're with their friends. It really appeals to people who are interested in being involved in a production like this but who have limited time to prepare for it."
Themes, directors, groups and hosts and hostesses are typically announced as soon as students return to campus from Christmas break. Rehearsals begin in early February for the show that is traditionally held the first weekend in March.
Singarama's debut was Feb. 3, 1964, staged by the six social clubs which were developed to replace class distinctions. "Club Chante Singarama" was the theme of the first production. The Gammas were the winners of the first competition.
Throughout the next 40 years, Singarama evolved in various ways. In its second year, there were no group size limits and each club was allowed 15 minutes for its three acts -- a men's group, a women's group and a mixed chorus. One of the most unusual times in Singarama history was in 1966 when two shows were staged. The first show, for the 1966 school year, was held in April, and the second show, for the 1967 school year, took place on Nov. 11, 1966. According to the Nov. 11, 1966 Babbler, "the decision to move Singarama from spring to fall was made because the spring quarter was so crowded."
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In 1970, Sharon Brumit began her successful three-year directing stint as her group "Wild West" won the competition.
Larry McCommas, then acting chairman of the music department, was named faculty director of Singarama in 1971. In 1971, the 18 social clubs were divided into four groups. Independents, students who are not members of social clubs, participated in Singarama for the first time in 1972. In 1973, DeWight Lanham assumed overall responsibility for the annual event. That same year, an independent group added a fifth show to the production. The theme centered on popular vocal groups and included such then familiar names as The Fifth Dimension, Ray Stevens, Simon and Garfunkle, the Carpenters and the Beach Boys.
Singarama went to two performances and lengthened each individual show to 25 minutes in 1974. This show also featured an original overture for Singarama written by Andy Clausen and Rick Tamble.
In 1977, other innovations were introduced including a third performance and the decision to charge admission. That year, Dennis Loyd, retired English professor and former dean of students, co-directed the shows with Steve Deasy. A fourth performance -- on Saturday afternoon -- was added in 1978.
Still more changes came the following year with the addition of the presentation of individual awards for excellence in Singarama. Dubbed "The Willards" in honor of then-president Willard Collins, these prizes were distributed at a dinner a week after the show.
In 1981, campus auditions were held for the first time to select the host and hostess for the show. Kevin Arvin and Sherilyn Harless were the first ones selected in this manner.
After assisting Loyd with the production for several years, Gamble became Singarama's coordinator in 1985. In 1986, the Singarama directors and coordinator selected "Let Us Entertain You" as the theme for the show. Kim Stansbury Whitaker was named winning director as her "Radio" show took top honors.
A special feature of the 1988 show was the first appearance of four hosts and hostesses. Under the direction of Jerome Reed, professor of music, Julie Fox, Terri Schott, Blake Parker and Lance Perry entertained the audience with songs from Singarama's history.
The next big change came in 1995 when Donna White and Billy R. Davis, then-deans of campus life, served as the show's executive director and producer. That year, student coordinators were selected to help organize the show. James Brown and Candice Hunter served in that capacity. In 1996, Gamble returned to coordinate the show.
In 1997, the show was restructured into three groups and has remained that way to the present.
Over the past 40 years, Gamble said more than 13,000 students have participated in Singarama. It not only has served as a program for current students, but has also been a recruiting tool for prospective students, she said.
"While it has provided a quality performance for university students, parents and high school guests throughout the years, it is impossible to measure on an individual basis the sense of accomplishment, the fun and the friendships that can be attributed to Singarama," said Gamble. "I many great Singarama memories. Sharing a lot of fun times. Enjoying the creative process. Seeing great performances. Watching students make new friends and get involved in campus life -- some for the first time. We've had some great shows, but what is most memorable to me has been the opportunity to work with students who invest so much of their time and talent into the show ... those student relationships are my best Singarama memories."
"It's one of the things I remember most about college. It was such a big thing. Everyone looked forward to it ... the late nights, working on props, the competition, the fun," said James Brown, senior admissions counselor and director of multicultural recruiting at Lipscomb. Brown participated in Singarama from 1992-96, serving as student coordinator in 1995 and 1996.
Milestones ... Celebrating 40 Years of Singarama is the theme for Singarama 2003. This year's groups are "Memories," "Celebrations" and "Dreams." Student Coordinators are Brooke Standefer and Dave Byers. Gamble said that the hosts and hostesses will perform songs from past shows and a special video presentation will take a look back at the past 40 years. Performances are March 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. (Saturday matinee is as 2:15 p.m.). Tickets are $10.
A special reunion reception for past Singarama coordinators, directors, hosts, hostesses and participants is also planned for March 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Shamblin Theatre. The cost is $5 per person (children under 12 are free).
To order Singarama tickets or to make reunion reception reservations, call 279.5690 or 800.333.4358, ext. 5690 or visit the web at www.lipscomb.edu.
147 receive degrees in winter commencement
A total of 147 Lipscomb University students received bachelor or master degrees from President Steve Flatt during Commencement exercises in December.
Graduates and their honors (not including those with privacy act restrictions):
Master of Arts: Sergey Y. Aldanov, Steven Douglas Bonner, Johnny William Harris Jr., George Ghulam Masih, Adam David Metz, Jennifer Nicole Risner, Matthew Parker Sears, Daniel Joseph Tomlinson, Spencer Kin-Shing Wan, Ralph David White.
Master of Business Administration: Gregory Alan Bates, Jason Andrew Coleman, Timothy Shawn Creel, John Christopher Dismukes, Debbie Jo Drake, Ann Marie Alexander Lockard, Jennifer Leigh Merritt, Amanda Kiehn Shinn, Jesse David Tyree, Eubra Leon Walker Jr., Philip Andrew Walker, Lee Michael Warren, Pepper Lynne Werner, Carol Anne Wieck, Laura Anne Williams, Jeffrey Doak Wilson, Johanna Margaret Woollard.
Master of Divinity: N. Jean Enochs, Nathan Adam Hill, Edet Archibong Udofia.
Master of Education: Tracey Denise Henson, Chasarin Rheashawn Thomason, Daniel David Wilkerson.
Bachelor of Arts: James Bryan Ayer, Kimberly Joan Bengtson, Christina Lee Bowling, cum laude; Justin Wayne Breeden; Sloan Burton; Matthew Shane Chapman; Jonathan Paul Cyr, cum laude; Michael Christopher Darling, magna cum laude; Rebecca Ann Deaton, magna cum laude; Shelley Rae Durham, cum laude; Jamie Lynne Edley; David Donald Hall; Christopher Brian Hill, cum laude; James Tadd Himelrick, cum laude; Rachel Lynn Holman, cum laude; Jill Hortman; Andrei Irimia, summa cum laude (honors graduate); Rachel Ann Jenkins, cum laude; Eric Chandler Johnson; Bridgette Gray Ketchum, magna cum laude; Gregory P. Kirby, cum laude; Keith William O'Neal; Thomas Johnson O'Neal; Crystle Lynn Price; Randal Graham Reilly; Julie Darlene Rook; Chris Anne Russell, magna cum laude; Robert Hodges Scobey, summa cum laude; Ashley Elizabeth Shrum, cum laude; Jennifer Elaine Sisson, summa cum laude; Jeremy Alan Sublett, cum laude; Jessica Lynn Sullivan; Emily Anne Thompson; Lauren Elise Walker, cum laude; Jonathan Nicholas Wilson, cum laude; Charles Aron Wright.
Bachelor of Science: Jared Duane Allen, Jonathan L. Aston, Jeanette Lea Ausbrooks, cum laude; Matthew Steven Baggett; Amy Rebecca Bebout; Reid Harrell Bennett, cum laude; Jonathan Michael Bradley; Jennifer Bush, Benjamin Quinten Campbell, cum laude; Braxton Chad Cayce; Autumn Brandi Chilton; Anna Marie Churchwell; Christopher Tobias Cole, magna cum laude; Austen J. Collette; Terry Evon Crutcher, cum laude; Sarah Scott Damschroder; Mark Edward Drinko;
Charles Barclay Fisher; Matthew Fuqua; William Winston Gant Jr.; Misty Ezell George; Mary Katherine Virginia Hall, cum laude; Rebecca Barrilyn Hartsfield, magna cum laude; Jeremy Scott Harwell; Hillary Jane Henderson; Rachel Leanne Henderson; Joe Eric Hennessee; Jason Justin Jenkins; Brian Montgomery Jerkins, cum laude; Brandi Nicole Jimerson; Randi Ellen Jones; Harold T. Kilgore; Barbara Lynn King, summa cum laude; Jeremy Josef Kreimer, summa cum laude; Alicia Weber Lankford, magna cum laude;
Shana Lynn Lankford, cum laude; Sara Elisabeth Ling; Cissy Michelle Mangrum; Brent Douglas Mason; Kevin D. McCormac, magna cum laude; Erin Elizabeth Mobley, cum laude; Nancy Nelson Moore; Michael Bert Moshier, cum laude; Jennifer Suzanne Neal, magna cum laude; Kevin Michael Neal; Jennifer Erin Nevins; Rachel Creath Newman; Lori Nicole Null, magna cum laude; Chadwick DeWayne Oakley; William Daniel Osburn; Daniel Jack Palk, cum laude; Erin Ashley Patrick; Dinah Louise Pigg, magna cum laude; Nathan Robert Prichard; Elizabeth Claire Rayfield; Lee Bryant Riley; Sharon Robbins; Andrew Baugh Roberts; Derrick Robinson; Stephanie Robinson; David Allen Sciortino Jr.; Nicole Shakley; Stacy McClelland Sharpe, summa cum laude; Sara Brianne Stroud; David William Strunk; Norma Sarabeth Sullivan; Bridget Leigh Sutherland; Daniel Mark Turner Jr.; Vicki Rochelle VanAcker; Kelley Lynn Wade, summa cum laude; Loni Lee Walters; Jonathan Samuel Ward, cum laude; Sidney Jackson Ware III; David Laird Weckler; Carin S. Wright; Clay Henderson Wright; Wesley Shayne Wright; Jana Elise Young.
Faculty News
New Faculty : New faculty this semester include Dr. Rhonda Collier, English; Misti Counts, psychology; and David Fann, Dr. Fred Gilliam and Dr. Kerry Patterson, engineering.
Beaman Library: Judy Butler, associate librarian, participated in a videoconference hosted by Trevecca University. The videoconference addressed library administrators' concerns with the "USA Patriot Act and Related Anti-Terrorism Measures" and how these laws now effect the privacy of users of libraries and information resources. Butler and Marie P. Byers, associate librarian, attended the TENN-SHARE Fall Conference at the Nashville Public Library. Byers also attended the Society of Tennessee Archivists annual meeting at Pickwick State Park. Carolyn Wilson, associate librarian and director of Beaman Library, has been reappointed by the Secretary of State to a second term on the Tennessee Advisory Council on Library and Information Science. David Howard, associate librarian, attended the fall meeting of the Tennessee Theological Library Association at University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn.
Business: Dr. Elaine Griffin, professor and assistant provost, attended the annual meeting of SACS in San Antonio, Texas, obtained recertification of Fellow status in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and traveled to Guatemala on a medical mission trip. Randy Steger, professor, was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the College of Business at Harding University.
Accounting: Dr. Perry Moore, associate professor and director of MBA Admissions, presented an "Update on Auditing Standards" at Lipscomb's annual CPE conference, conducted a training session on the new CPE Standards for the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and attended the 2003 American Accounting Association, Auditing Section mid-year meeting in January, held in Huntington Beach, Calif.
College of Bible and Ministry: Dr. Michael Moss, professor and associate dean, attended the Society of Biblical Literature/American Academy of Religion in Toronto and the World Mission Workshop in Abilene. He spoke for the Jacksonville Beach congregation in Jacksonville, Fla. and taught a special Wednesday evening series for the MTSU campus ministry.
English: Dr. Kimberly Reed, associate professor and director of Study Abroad, attended the national Modern Language Association convention in New York City.
Family and Consumer Sciences: Dr. Autumn Marshall, assistant professor, received the Emerging Dietetic Leader award from the Nashville District Dietetic Association. The award was presented at the district meeting in December.
Education: Dr. Richard Jones, associate professor, was elected vice-chair of the Elementary and Middle Schools Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Committee on Non-Public Schools. Jones, Sid Millson, high school faculty, and Dianne Shaw, principal of Trinity Episcopal School in Marshall, Texas, presented at the SACS annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
History, Politics, and Philosophy: Dr. Richard Goode, associate professor, served as the respondent for the "Mission Encounters: Roman Catholics and Native Americans" session at the American Academy of Religion conference in Toronto.
Mathematics : Dr. Mark Miller, professor and chair, attended the state meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Randy Bouldin, assistant professor, presented "Constructing Meaning for Distribution During Statistical Data Analysis" at the regional meeting of the National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics at Paducah, Ky. Also at the meeting, Dr. Gary Hall, professor, presented "Math is Easy, Math is Fun (A Discussion of Math Anxiety)" and Dr. Carroll Wells, professor, gave the workshop, "Hands-on Activities for the Geometry Classroom." Wells also gave an invited presentation, "Making an Icosahedron by Reviewing Geometry" to the Math/Science Division of Somerset Community College, Somerset, Ky. Wells and Bouldin received a Lipscomb Summer Grant to develop an academic summer camp for middle school students.
Music: Dr. Larry Griffith, professor, took the A Cappella Singers to the 34th Christian College Choral Festival, held Jan. 10-11 at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala. The clinician was Dr. Thomas Smith from Auburn University. The A Cappella Singers presented a program in Jasper, Ala., as a part of the trip. Dr. Marcia Hughes, professor and chair, attended the annual meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music in New Orleans. Dr. Jerome Reed, professor, performed Ives' Concord Sonata at Musikhoschule in Graz, Austria (sponsored by the European Piano Teachers Association), and at Mendelssohnhaus in Leipzig, Germany (sponsored by the American Consulate). He performed a recital of music by American composer Elizabeth Austin in Jena, Germany, which included two world premieres and two European premieres. Reed performed a children's concert and a recital with Carmen Diaz-Walker, soprano, at South church of Christ, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Psychology: Dr. Shanna Ray, assistant professor, successfully completed her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Vanderbilt University in December 2002. Her doctoral dissertation title was "Children's Ability to Imagine What they Read: Generating Visual Imagery from Verbal Descriptions."
Theater: Dr. Larry Brown, professor, and Deb Holloway, instructor, serve as officers with the Christians in Theater Education organization. Brown, treasurer, and Holloway, president, participated in the theater conference. Holloway was inducted in the Educational Theater Association Hall of Fame for her twenty-one years of service to High School Theater. This semester she is invited as a special guest and adjudicator at the Georgia Thespian conference in Morrow, Ga., and Tupelo, Miss. She will serve as an advisor for the EdTA organization in their upcoming Middle School Theater Teachers National Conference in Nashville.
Freshman Pate reaching new heights for Lady Bisons
--Mark McGee
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| 6-5 Freshman Katie Beth Pate has been a force on defense, but is gaining confidence on offense. She scored a season-high 20 points against Oral Roberts. |
"It has been crazy," Pate said. "I was expecting to come up here, ride the bench and do the freshman thing. They just threw me in there. I guess I have kind of surprised everybody, including myself.
"I still get confused sometimes. I get lost out there. I feel small at times. But I'm doing the best I can I guess."
Pate, despite her perceived size limitations, has been a force under the basket for the Lady Bisons. With every shot she blocks she sets a new school record. She had 34 in her first 17 games, and has had at least one block in every game except one.
With junior post player Angie Ester struggling to recover from a knee injury, dealing with asthma and also a bout with pneumonia, much of the inside game has fallen on Pate's shoulders.
"We're glad we've got her, that's for sure," said Lady Bison head coach Frank Bennett. "She has huge potential. She is a shot blocker and can alter a lot of shots.
"Sometimes it takes a little longer for big players to develop. She averaged seven points a game as a 6-5 high school player."
Offensively, she has been a major surprise, scoring a season and career-high 20 points against Oral Roberts University in an 82-68 loss. She is second on the Lady Bisons in scoring this season averaging approximately 10.5 points per game.
"We had a really good point guard in high school who always scored for us," Pate said. "I was used to that. But Coach Bennett and Coach Billy Snell explained to me I was going to have to be an offensive threat inside. They have really worked with me."
Coming out of Greater Atlanta Christian School Pate was not expected to be an offensive threat, at least not as a freshman.
"She is vastly improved," Bennett said. "She was really a non-offensive player in high school. She has been a defensive force and a rebounder, but she has also gained confidence in her offense. And our players have gained confidence in her and are getting her the ball."
Even though Pate struggled as a scorer in high school, Bennett thought that one day she would be able to be an offensive factor on the college level.
"I didn't think it would happen this quick, but I thought she had the potential to do it," Bennett said. "She has nice hands and wrists. It has all just come a little faster than I expected."
Pate knows as well as anyone that she is a basketball work in progress. She missed three straight free throws that would have helped the Lady Bisons ice the Valparaiso game in the final minute.
"Knowing my teammates have a lot of confidence in me helps me have confidence in myself," Pate said. "I have to really work on my free throws. But everything is coming along."
Baseball Bisons look to veteran pitchers for success
--Mark McGee
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| Wynn Fletcher Looking to veteran pitchers |
Next season the Bisons will be part of the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Seniors Logan Good and David Patton, sophomore reliever Seth Kuwik, sophomores David Ayre and Todd Boucher were all major contributors to the team's success last season. Coach Wynn Fletcher expects even more from his top arms this season.
"They are going to keep us in some ball games," Fletcher said. "If we can get into the late innings with a lead I feel sure we will have the game won with Kuwik coming out of the bullpen. I think he is that good sometimes."
Good, from Madison, Ala., and Patton, from Tuscaloosa, Ala., both right-handers, will be the top two starters. Good is expected to be No. 1.
"Logan has a little more arm strength and a breaking pitch that is real good," Fletcher said. "David is a little more of a finesse guy, but he can really spot it up. He can break down a hitter's weaknesses a little better than Logan."
With transfer Matthew Griffith, a junior right-hander from Nashville, added to the mix the Bisons pitching staff may be even better than last season. Griffith redshirted last season.
"Right now, I would consider Matthew Griffith to be the third guy," Fletcher said. "He has a lot of ability. He can throw in the mid-to-upper 80s and he has good velocity at times.
"He really has an idea of what he is doing out there. He knows how to mix the ball up and move it around. He has a great changeup. We want to develop his breaking ball a little better. I think he will really pan out for us."
Kuwik came to the Bisons as a walk-on. Kuwik, a right-hander from Fairborn, Ohio, has been a sensation.
"He is one of those good stories that you like to tell everybody," Fletcher said. "He walked out of the cafeteria one day, walked out on the field and asked to throw for us. We decided to give him a chance.
"He throws from down under. That's a real different look for most guys. Most guys don't throw it very hard from down there. He throws it pretty good."
Kuwick spent the summer working out and came back this fall in great shape.
"He is more muscular," Fletcher said. "He has his weight right. With all of the success he had he is very confident about himself. And he should be.
"Some guys are capable of walking on and some aren't. He just has a niche with that trick arm angle down there. He really knows how to make it work for him."
Golf teams looking to old, new players for coming season
--Mark McGee
The Lipscomb University golf programs are depending on someone old and someone new to lead them this spring.
The men are led by freshman Paul Warren of Hendersonville, Tenn. and the women will be counting on senior Katherine Neely from Russellville, Ky.
"Paul led the team in scoring in the fall in five tournaments," said longtime Lipscomb golf coach Ralph Samples. "He has a great attitude and is a solid, all-around player."
Neely won the NAIA National Championship as a sophomore and continues to play a top level game.
"Katherine has a lot of intensity," Samples said. "She is very dedicated to her game. She has good course management and she has some skills."
Also on the men's team are Matt Erwin, a senior from Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; junior Deke Berlin, Pulaski, Tenn.; sophomore Jonathan Beck, Atlanta; sophomore Ryan Frame, Atlanta; redshirt freshman Aaron Flener, Glasgow, Ky.; freshman Paul Warren, Hendersonville, Tenn.; freshman Nathan Williams, Olive Branch, Miss.; and freshman Luke Koontz from Mocksville, N.C. Nathanial Hill, a freshman, is redshirting this season from Sarasota, Fla.
"Matt is a good, solid player who has developed really well since he came here," Samples said. "Deke can hit the ball a long way and is a very steady player.
"Jonathan played really well as a freshman and will continue to develop. Ryan is a consistent, solid hitter. Aaron really developed into a good player last year. He led the team in qualifying in the fall.
"Williams brings solid high school credentials as the No. 3 golfer in the State of Mississippi for two straight years. Samples likes Koontz's attitude."
On the women's side, senior Beth Barnett from Huntington, Tenn. will be counted on heavily.
Minnesota would appear to be an unlikely place to find golfers, but Samples has found two good ones. Sophomore Lisa Renneke is from Brainerd, Minn. and freshman Lindsay Skramstad is from Alexandria, Minn.
Rounding out the women's team is sophomore Lauren Peck from Brentwood Academy, a private school in the Nashville area.
"Lauren is a sophomore who went to school here last year, but didn't play golf," Samples said. "She has the potential to develop into a very good player."
Victory over New Orleans highlights first half of Bison basketball season
--Mark McGee
One of the highlights for the Lipscomb University basketball program has been the victory over the University of New Orleans.
The Bisons thrilled the home crowd at Allen Arena with the 81-76 victory Dec. 15. It is the only loss for the Privateers this season.
"You fear nobody, but you respect everybody," said Lipscomb coach Scott Sanderson. "Obviously, New Orleans is a very, very solid team.
"Our guys keep playing and keep competing. That's a good quality. They aren't going to give up. That was a huge victory for us."
Junior forward Chad Hartman, one of the top scorers for the Bisons this season, had a career-high 27 points against New Orleans, a team that recruited him out of high school in Belle Chasse, La., just 30 minutes from the New Orleans campus.
Hartman leads the team in rebounding and is battling senior guard Ryan Roller from Nashville for the top scoring spot.
"Chad is night-and-day over last year all-around," Sanderson said. "He has just been solid for us. He is averaging double-doubles in a lot of games. But he needs consistent help from some other guys."
New Orleans coach Monte Towe vowed never to play the Bisons again. Jeff Lebo, whose University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs beat Lipscomb 87-78 Dec. 29 in the Dr. Pepper Classic, had nothing but praise for the Bisons.
"Lipscomb hasn't won a lot of games, but of all the teams we have played not one has played as scrappy, harder, or more competitively than they do," Lebo said. "They are a difficult team to play against. They spread you out. They make some shots. They drive you."
The Bisons continue to go through growing pains as they prepare for their first season in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
"We're right there," Sanderson said. "We just have to get some more production from more guys.
"It's a process and it is very painful at times. We've got some young kids playing well and getting valuable experience. It will pay dividends for us down the road."
Griffith looks to seniors to guide tennis teams
--Mark McGee
Lipscomb tennis coach Lynn Griffith will be counting on four seniors to lead the way this season.
On the women's side Jessica Bowman, from Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Lindsay Burns, from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., will be counted on for their veteran leadership.
"Jessica has had an outstanding career at Lipscomb," said Griffith. "She played the No. 3 spot her freshman year, No. 2 her sophomore and junior years, and this year will play the No. 1 singles spot."
Bowman has also had a lot of success as a doubles player. In the fall of 2000 she teamed with Lori Taylor to win the ITA-NAIA South Central Regional Championship. They also earned the right to participate in the ITA Small College National Championships, where they won two matches and finished fifth.
"Lindsay played the No. 5 or No. 6 singles spot her first three years of collegiate tennis," Griffith said. "This year she will play the No. 5 singles position."
In her junior year, the program's first to play a complete NCAA Division I schedule, she finished with a 10-6 record. In the spring of 2001 she made the TranSouth All-Conference Team as a doubles player.
"In her junior year, Lindsay made a commitment to become a better singles player," Griffith said. "Lindsay is a hard worker and has the respect of her teammates because of her attitude and work ethic."
Danny Norman, from Knoxville, will be the No. 1 singles player for the men, the same position he held as a sophomore and junior, posting winning records both seasons.
He won the ITA-NAIA South Central Regional Doubles Championship in the fall of 2000 and participated in the ITA Small College National Championship. In the spring of 2002, Norman and his doubles partner, David Hunt, were named the NCAA Division I Independent Doubles Team of the Year. Norman was also named an ITA Scholar Athlete last spring.
Dustin Overbeek, from Huntsville, Ala., is also in his final collegiate career, playing in the middle of the singles lineup.
"Dustin will end an excellent college career," Griffith said. "He has made some significant strides and will probably play the No. 1 doubles spot with Danny Norman."
In the spring of 2002, Dustin won singles matches against the University of the South and IUPU-Indianapolis that clinched match wins. "When the match is on the line, Dustin is a great player to have on the court," Griffith said. "His serve can overpower opponents. Dustin is an example of a well-rounded life. Besides tennis, he is an accomplished musician."
Chuck Ross subject of 'Beat 'Em and Beat 'Em Bad'
--Barry Brewer
For more than 30 years Chuck Ross's name has been synonymous with Lipscomb athletics as the school's "No. 1" fan.
Acknowledged by coaches, players, faculty, students and alumni as an icon within the Lipscomb University and Campus School athletic programs, Chuck's presence is not only expected, but also required at many athletic events. A member of the Lipscomb Athletic Hall of Fame, his unique enthusiasm and "never give up" attitude have provided the Lipscomb athletic family with many a pep talk always ending in the phrase, "Beat'Em and Beat'Em Bad!"
Thus the creation of a new book commissioned by 21st Century Christian Inc. chronicling the life of Chuck Ross, titled "Beat'Em and Beat'Em Bad." The project is being coordinated and underwritten by 21st Century Christian, while information is being compiled by Jimmy Davy, a longtime Nashville sports writer and a member of the Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
All royalties from the project will go toward the cost of Chuck's future care at Lakeshore-Wedgewood. The project will also include a banquet, "The Chuck Roast," in the fall to honor Chuck and to serve as a fund-raiser for Lipscomb athletics.
Anyone associated with Lipscomb, past or present, with a "Chuck story" is encouraged to visit the website set up at www.chuckross.org. Submit your "Chuck story" through e-mail and find out more about this project.
Give something for nothing?
Donors between 75 and 90 can do just that in new 'Lend your Life' program
--G. David England
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| Lipscomb University stands to benefit substantially from economic conditions that permit significant life insurance contracts without cost to the individual or the university. |
That's the way it sounds, but for certain individuals, it really is possible. Alumni and friends of Lipscomb who are between the ages of 75 and 90 can benefit Lipscomb with $30,000 or more in life insurance proceeds without any financial outlay, liability, reduction in estate, impact on current life insurance, or other cost.
This program, called "Lend Your Life to Lipscomb," is possible because of unique economic conditions in America today that combine favorable life insurance and annuity rates with low interest rates, said William Tucker, executive vice president for advancement at Lipscomb.
In a nutshell, here's how it works.
--An individual agrees to allow Lipscomb to take out a $1 million life insurance policy on the individual. No financial statements or medical exams are required, and policies can be written on both spouses in a family - not just one.
--A third party administrator borrows money from a lender to pay the premium on the life insurance policy and purchase an annuity.
--The annuity is of sufficient size to pay the annual life insurance premiums and to cover the principal and interest payments on the loan that was obtained to purchase the policies.
-- Upon the death of the insured, the life insurance pays off the loan, and the net benefit goes to Lipscomb.
The result? There is no cost to the individual, the university incurs no cost and receives a significant benefit from the life insurance policy.
"It's a very unusual situation," Tucker said, made possible by the difference between current life insurance and annuity rates and the low interest rates available to borrow money to purchase the insurance and annuity.
Because of constantly shifting economic circumstances, the program may not last long. "Time is of the essence," Tucker said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for those who love the school and want to see it prosper and thrive in the future, but would not otherwise have the means to make a gift of this size."
Lipscomb President Steve Flatt said he has followed development of the program for the last year and is convinced it is the "most incredible planned giving opportunity I've ever seen.
"At first, I had some questions about this new concept. Now I am absolutely convinced that this novel idea is both legally and financially sound, and it has enormous benefits for Lipscomb," Flatt said.
Estate planning has been a large part of attorney Greg Hardeman's ('74) practice the past 25 years. After reviewing the program, he said he was "impressed with the careful attention given to every detail and the competence and integrity of the parties involved.
"This is an unusual opportunity that allows a large number of charitably minded individuals to make a significant impact for good," he said.
"Lend Your Life to Lipscomb" was unveiled at the Golden Circle Reunion during fall semester. Already, nearly 70 Golden Circle members have signed up to participate.
While this program is available to most individuals in the accepted age range without regard to the size of their estate or net worth, a second aspect of the program allows Lipscomb to take out larger policies on persons of high net worth. Those policies require a physical exam and financial statement, however, but could permit Lipscomb to obtain a policy up to the value of an individual's estate, Tucker said.
"For years, Lipscomb has been a beneficiary of my estate plan because Lipscomb has meant so much to my family and me," said Miles Ezell Jr., former chair of Lipscomb's Board of Trustees. "Now there's a way for me to leave Lipscomb an additional legacy without any effect on what I plan to leave my family. ... It's an opportunity I can't afford for Lipscomb to lose."
Officials hope to enroll as many as 250 or more before economic conditions change.
"This is one of those unusual, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that appears to be too good to be true, but it's not. It's true. It's legitimate," Tucker said.
For full information on how to Lend Your Life to Lipscomb, contact Tucker or Scott Saunders, director of gift planning, at 615.279.6220 or 800.333.4358.
Fundraising for Swang Chapel passes halfway mark
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| Dr. Axel W. Swang and the late Mrs. Doris Swang. |
More than $250,000 has been donated or pledged since the project was announced in the October 2002 issue of The Lipscomb News, officials said.
The university needs to raise $450,000 to receive a challenge gift of $150,000 from an alumnus of the College of Business who asked to remain unidentified. Achieving both goals will cover the $600,000 cost of naming the chapel for Mrs. Swang, the late wife of longtime business administration department chair Dr. Axel W. Swang.
The Doris Swang Chapel will be one of the focal points of the new building, the next construction project envisioned in the campaign. It will be located at the apex of a central staircase in the grand hall, will seat more than 50, and will be a place for instruction, small devotionals, and spiritual reflection.
"I feel strongly that Doris was totally supportive of my efforts at Lipscomb and in ministry. She loved the Lord, she loved Lipscomb, and she loved me as I loved her. I can think of no better way to honor her contributions to the Kingdom of God and to my work at Lipscomb than to name a place of worship and meditation in her memory," Dr. Swang said in a note to President Steve Flatt.
The chapel will be one feature of the $9.5 million project, which will add about 75,000 square feet of instruction and office space and will house the departments of Communication; Education; History, Politics and Philosophy; and three professional centers, all of which are now in the Burton building. Burton will be "reinvented" for use as a fine arts center following construction of the Bible building.
To participate in funding the chapel, checks should be earmarked for the Doris Swang Chapel and mailed to Lipscomb University, Advancement Office, 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville TN 37204-3951.
Donors include Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Adler, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas Agee, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Allen Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Allgood, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caldwell Alsup II, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy B. Aston Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William J. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Bagley, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Baker,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Alan Beck, Mrs. Sara M. Bellar, Mr. and Mrs. L. McRae Benefield, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Brian Bennett, Dr. and Mrs. M. Edward Binkley, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Blackwell, Bodiford Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip D. Bodiford, Mr. Alvin Lewis Bolt, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shea Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bowling, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Andrew Boyce,
Mrs. Susan R. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. R. Eugene Brosky, Mr. and Mrs. Barry W. Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Jennings B. Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. Butts, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dale Byrum, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Camp, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Camp Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred N. Carman Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Keith Cato, Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Cleland, Mr. and Mrs. David Costello Jr., Mr. Louis Edward Cottrell Jr., Mrs. Ann H. Craddock,
Mr. and Mrs. Eric C. Crawford Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wade Criswell, Mr. and Mrs. Jan Howard Cronin, Dr. and Mrs. Alan Ross Cullum, Miss Regina Dawn Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison S. Davis, Mr. Jeffrey Gates Davis, Mr. Michael Alan Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Walker N. Dobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell W. Duncan, Dr. and Mrs. William Douglas Dye,
Mr. and Mrs. John Elzinga, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chad Estep, Mr. and Mrs. William Evans Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Miles Ezell, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Fann, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis F. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Randel G. Frahm, Mr. and Mrs. E. Sam Frame, Mr. Gary Edward Freeman, Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Ganus Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James D. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clyde Gleaves,
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Goodwin, Mr. Steven Lowell Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Grizzell, Miss Kristie Michelle Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Handley, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Carl David Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Jon David Hartigan, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Harwell III, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Joey Barrett Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lynn Holladay,
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hornyak, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gregory Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Hyne II, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lynn Isenberg, Mrs. Carolyn C. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. R. Andrew Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kilpatrick,
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney F. Kirby, Miss Carolyn Jan Lackey, Miss Adah Louise Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Tate Lamastus, Lipscomb Lea Garden Club, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Little Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Little, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Mark Darwin Loftis, Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Lorenzo, Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Loudermilk, Mr. and Mrs. Dennie C. Lowery, LPS Enterprises, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. John C. Luther,
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Mabry, Sr., Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert Mallard, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Mason Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dean Mayes, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McClary III, Ms Cynthia O. McCord, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. McCormac, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. McGimsey, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bill McInteer, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Leon McQueen, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dwight Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Miracle, Mrs. Gay Goodpasture Moon,
Dr. and Mrs. Perry Glen Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Borden Ray Nettles, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Nowers Jr., Miss Jane Lee Oberhellmann, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Osborne, Mr. Thomas Frank Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Ty H. Osman, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Osteen, Mr. and Mrs. David K. Overstreet, Mr. and Mrs. Marc S. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy W. Partlow, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pilkinton Jr., Mr. and Mrs. David Jackson, Mr. Bernard Kirk Pogue, Miss Anna Alexandrovna Poleschuk, Mr. Jimmy Dell Ponds, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayne Reed, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rieder, Sr., Miss Terrill Jo Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Evan Roberts, Mr. Daniel Barrett Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney P. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Woodard H. Robinson, Ronald A. Swang, D.D.S., Mrs. Gladys B. Savage, Schochoh Church of Christ,
Mrs. Jennie R. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sherrer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph David Shivers, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Shumard, Miss Margaret Anne Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mobley Skelton, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sparks Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lee Stephens, Miss Rhonda Kay Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Owen Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Stone Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Chris A. Strosnider,
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett R. Sullivan, Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Swang, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon B. Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Thweatt Jr., Dr. and Mrs. K. Shannon Tilley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiteley Tomlin, Ms Linda H. Trotter, Dr. and Mrs. William H. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. David James Tudor, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willis Ussery, Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Woodring Jr., VFM, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Vick, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Wagers, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Waggoner, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Walker,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Walkup, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Estes Watts, Mrs. Sammie W. Weakley, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Welch, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Whitehorn, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Williams, Mr. Thomas Howell Williams, Mrs. Lynn Mullins Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lynn Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. K. Wayman Winters, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Wood.
Sisters benefit Lipscomb through gift annuities
by G. David England
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| Sisters Ruth Frey, left, and Evalena Tobaben of Lousiville, Ky., are inseparable in just about every way -- including the financial planning they do through Lipscomb University. --Amber R. Stacey |
Sisters, sisters there were never such devoted sisters... All kinds of weather, we stick together The same in the rain and the sun
If you're a fan of the movie "White Christmas," you can probably remember this grand old Irving Berlin song. But as sisters go, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen had nothing on two real sisters -- Evalena Tobaben and Ruth Frey of Louisville, Ky.
These sisters, both widows, have a remarkably close relationship that each wishes all sisters could emulate, even to their "investments" in the young people at Lipscomb University.
Both have set up charitable gift annuities through Lipscomb. In short, a gift annuity works this way: a donor contributes a sum of money to a charity and receives an annual income as long as the donor lives. The donor also is entitled to an income tax deduction, and part of the annual income is tax-free because it is considered "return of principal." Upon the donor's death, the original gift goes completely to the charity.
But the sisters don't see their arrangements with Lipscomb as gifts -- partly because they receive an income through the arrangements, but mostly because they believe they're investing in the futures of young people attending the university.
Although both knew of Lipscomb through their church associations in Louisville while growing up, neither attended college. Ruth started the sisters' association with Lipscomb by setting up the first of several gift annuities through the school with the help of Randall Pardue, assistant vice president for advancement. Then she began attending the Lipscomb Hostel.
"I started coming and I only missed once. Lipscomb has just kind of grown on me. I love coming down here and being on campus and being with the people that take charge of the Hostel, and being with Randall, and Scott Saunders, and William Tucker, and I have also gone on several [Friends of Lipscomb] trips with the group," Ruth said.
Because she enjoyed Hostel so much, she introduced the idea to her sister. Now they attend together, and Evalena has also set up gift annuities through Lipscomb.
"I've always realized education was important," Evalena said, "and I felt like I wanted to do something and be a part of it and see the results of what I invested. I'm not saying I gave to Lipscomb. I'm saying I am investing in Lipscomb because I receive, through charitable gift annuities, an income. I'm investing because I have faith that Lipscomb upholds the beliefs of integrity, honesty and moral values.
"I hope that someday people my age will realize how wonderful it is to see the results of what you've given or invested in. And when we come up to elder Hostel and I walk these sidewalks or go into the buildings, I feel like maybe, just maybe, one child has the opportunity through a little bit that I invested. And I feel proud, too, because Lipscomb does it up right when they do it," Evalena said.
Hostel is not the only thing the sisters do together. They talk every day. And they have "a very unique thing going that might be a suggestion for other sisters," Evalena said.
"We have a 'bed and breakfast' deal on at least one night during the week. I go to the Senior Citizens [center], then I come by Ruthie's house. We cook supper together and probably watch some kind of taped program off the History Channel or educational channel, I sleep there, then we fix breakfast, and then we each go our separate ways.
"Another idea we have - she doesn't like to take the newspaper and I do," Evalena said. "So I edit the newspaper, mark it in red, then hand it to her, and you'd be surprised how much conversation it creates between us and we discuss the articles. I don't think there could be a money value put on an association with your sister, and I wish that everyone had a sister like I do. I love her very dearly."
They even agree that they weren't always close. As children, the usual youthful irritations tugged at their sisterly bonds.
"I always gave Ruth the idea that she was in the way and I guess she was because she was four years younger than I am," Evalena confessed. "But since the death of my husband, we have grown much, much closer and we're thankful every day that we have each other."
Ruth concurred. "If anybody would've said we would be as close as we are now, I would have said 'You are completely out of your tree.' It is unbelievable how close we have become since we are both widows. We check on one another every morning on the phone. It is a wonderful thing, and it seems like there's something between us that we know what the other one's thinking about all the time."
While their husbands were living, both women worked outside the home. Ruth worked in the heating and air conditioning business of their father, Leonard Tyler, for 30 years. Evalena worked in "several small jobs" including a few years with Standard Oil, and with her husband, Hugh, built and sold two dry cleaning and laundry stores, then ran a Laundromat. "What was my primary job? Doing everybody else's wash and charging them for it. You might say we kind of took people to the cleaners," she said as she and her sister laughed. "It was a hard job and you don't make a lot of money on 75-cent washers. But we did all right."
"It was a good education to run a small business," Ruth added. "I enjoyed it very much. It was operated out of our [family] residence so I got to go home every day."
Lipscomb's Hostel continues to be a highlight for both each year.
"When you come to a Lipscomb Summer Hostel, they have pre-planned everything for us and it's all first-class. The food, our side trips, where we go to church on Wednesday night, the togetherness of the people. We have made some nice friends with some of the other women that come to the Hostel. It's just a good time. We enjoy the classes," Ruth said. "Oh, I wanted to say that the food's great and you always take home a few extra pounds!"
Evalena said that maybe one thing wasn't quite first-class. Fanning Hall keeps you dry and cool. "But who comes to the Hostel to sit in their room anyway? As long as they have a place to take a bath and a good bed, who cares? "
She also encouraged people in her age group to consider gift annuities. "I'm going to say that people between the ages of 60 to 80 should definitely look into charitable gift annuities. Have someone explain to you that the income you will be getting is for your life, and then you know exactly where this gift is going. Another way I look at it is that no one else can get to it but Lipscomb University," Evalena said, with emphasis.
For more information about gift annuities, contact Scott Saunders, director of gift planning, at 615.279.6214, or Randall Pardue at 615.279.6215. Each may also be reached toll-free at 800.333.4358, or by e-mail at scott.saunders@lipscomb.edu or randall.pardue@lipscomb.edu.
Five ways a gift annuity can benefit you
Have you considered the benefits of obtaining a charitable gift annuity through Lipscomb University? Here are five points to ponder:
1. Attractive Rates. Gift annuity rates are very attractive for older friends of Lipscomb University. You can receive as much as 11.3 percent for a two-life annuity and 11.5 percent for a single-life annuity. Many folks in their retirement years will be pleased when they compare their low investment rates with the current annuity rates offered by Lipscomb University.
2. Tax-Free Payments. Part of each annuity payment is tax-free. For example, Mrs. Jones, age 80, contributed a check for $10,000 toward a gift annuity. Every year, she will receive $830 (8.3 percent). Of this amount, $585.15 will be excluded from annual income taxes. The tax-free portion of the annuity payment is considered "return of principal" and continues through the annuitant's estimated life expectancy. The tax data changes depending on the asset funding the annuity.
3. Income Tax Deduction. Because a charitable gift annuity is partly a gift and partly an investment in an annuity contract, the donor who itemizes is entitled to an income tax deduction for the gift portion of his or her annuity amount. The deduction is available for the tax year when the gift annuity is established. If it cannot be used entirely, the donor has up to five years to carry forward the unused amount. The tax advantages with the charitable deduction make the effective rate of the gift annuity even higher than the rate used to establish the annuity.
4. Fixed, Regular Payments. It's nice to be able to count on a specific amount of payment no matter what happens to the financial markets. Your annuity payments will remain the same every year. And since gift annuity payments are backed by the full assets of Lipscomb University, you have assurance that your check will be in the mail (or direct deposited) every payment date for the rest of your life.
5. Personal Satisfaction. Perhaps the greatest benefit of a Lipscomb annuity is the personal fulfillment you receive by helping Lipscomb University as well as yourself. Your gift annuity assists a worthy cause that makes a difference in the lives of others. Your gift enables us to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence.
There are additional reasons for obtaining a gift annuity with Lipscomb University. Some like the idea of reducing the size of their estate, thus lowering potential estate taxes. Others like the ease and simplicity of establishing a gift annuity. People with highly appreciated stock can also benefit from a gift annuity. They particularly like the partial bypass of capital gains they receive.
For full information, contact Scott Saunders at 615.279.6214 or 800.333.4358, ext. 6214, or by e-mail at scott.saunders@lip-scomb.edu.
Engineering program attracts new students
Nearly 40 applicants have been admitted to the new Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering for the fall, and nearly 150 more have expressed interest in the program, figures show.
Dr. Fred Gilliam, professor and associate dean of engineering, said both groups will be a priority for his faculty in coming weeks.
"Our faculty and students will be contacting those who have been admitted and those who are prospective students. We're going to answer their questions, and encourage them to visit the campus and enroll at Lipscomb," Gilliam said.
Construction on new facilities for the engineering program is almost complete. Faculty are moving into their new offices, and new laboratories should be complete by the time this issue of The Lipscomb News reaches mailboxes.
Gilliam, who began his duties part-time during fall semester while bringing his work at the University of Tennessee to a close, says his experience now that he is full time at Lipscomb "has been very encouraging.
"The students are top-notch. Our faculty are here now. We've assembled a great team, we work together well and we are all committed to this initiative," Gilliam said.
The Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering was established at the beginning of the 2002-2003 academic year. Lipscomb graduated its first engineering students last May.
Highfield represents TN at national wool competition
A Lipscomb University student has been chosen to represent the state of Tennessee at the national Make It Yourself With Wool competition.
Kami Highfield, a senior textiles and apparel major from Chattanooga, Tenn., won the honor with a red, knee-length wool/cashmere blend coat "with an interesting blue lining," constructed from a Vogue pattern, said Kathy Bates, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences at Lipscomb.
Highfield is the first Lipscomb student to be selected for the national competition, which will be held Feb. 6-8 in Washington, D.C., Bates said. The competition is sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Women organization.
Only fashions made from 100 percent wool or wool blend may be entered for competition. Judging is based on several factors: appropriateness to the contestant's lifestyle, coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design, contestant's presentation, construction quality, and creativity.
Junior and Senior state winners advance to the national competition, where junior and senior winners receive $2,000 scholarships/awards from the American Sheep Industry Women.
The organization sponsors the Make It Yourself With Wool program as one of the last means of promotion for the lamb and wool industry. Last year's contest hosted 1,266 participants nationally.
Artist Series offers three spring concerts
The 2002-03 Artist Series presents three spring semester concerts.
The Baltimore Consort comes to Lipscomb Feb. 10. The Baltimore Consort is a virtuoso ensemble specializing in the popular music of the 16th to 18th centuries, as well as traditional music rooted in earlier times. Their variety of instruments -- lute, viol, flute, cittern, early guitar, rebec, recorder, crumhorn and bandora -- with soprano Custer LaRue, have delighted audiences on both sides of the Atlantic and earned them recognition as "Top Classical Crossover Artist" by Billboard Magazine in 1993.
The Alexander String Quartet visit the Lipscomb stage Feb. 27, 2003. The ensemble is comprised of Zakarias Grafilo, violin; Frederick Lifsitz, violin; Paul Yarbrough, viola; and Sandy Wilson, cello. The Quartet is widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven and Bartók and has established itself as an advocate of new music through over 25 commissions and numerous premiere performances. Based in San Francisco, the Quartet has performed throughout the United States and the world.
The 2002-03 Artist Series concludes with a performance by Planet Reel on March 31. Planet Reel performs traditional and contemporary Celtic music combined with the rhythms and sounds of other cultures from around the world. Songs and instrumental pieces feature traditional instruments from the British Isles such as fiddle, accordion, flute, hammered dulcimer, mandolin and bodhran, as well as other traditional instruments. The ensemble is comprised of musicians from Nashville, Memphis and Colorado.
All performances begin at 8 p.m. in Shamblin Theater. Tickets are $7, free with Lipscomb id. For more information call 615.279.5929 or 800.333.4358, ext. 5929.
Becton, Marsh receive top alumni honors for 2003
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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Becton, a 1966 Lipscomb graduate, has been named "Alumnus of the Year." Marsh, who attended Lipscomb from 1946-49, is this year's 'Fessor Boyce Award recipient.
Becton, who is director of U.S. Programming for Herald of Truth in Abilene, Texas, grew up in Nashville. He played baseball and basketball at David Lipscomb High School and attended Lipscomb University on a basketball scholarship.
"I remember Axel Swang, who is one of my heroes, coming down to the baseball field to watch me play. He believed in me," said Becton.
"That's what Lipscomb is all about -- people supporting each other. Equipping people for life. Launching them into the future. Lipscomb is a life-transforming place. Receiving this honor makes me think back to all those who influenced me and I owe them a debt of gratitude. I try to repay them by passing along to other people the kind things that were done for me."
Becton served as an elder at Highland Church of Christ in Abilene for 18 years. He is the author of 15 books and is working on another book on initiating spiritual conversations with people. Becton, who began his work at Herald of Truth in 1969, is editor of UpReach magazine and host of the television program, Hope for Life's Journey. He is involved in a new radio project, "His Word for His World," which is broadcast into 17 countries. Becton has also been a featured speaker at many Collins Summer Lectures programs.
"Lipscomb is proud to claim Randy Becton as one our most distinguished alumni. His track record in service to the church is exemplary. His influence for good has been felt worldwide," said President Steve Flatt.
Becton said he appreciates those who choose to work at Lipscomb.
"The people at Lipscomb could often be somewhere else, but they choose to be at Lipscomb," he said.
"They choose a life mission. To me, these people are on fire for the mission of the university. It's a special place."
Becton met his wife, Camilla, when both were students at David Lipscomb High School. They have four children and live in Abilene.
The Alumnus of the Year award is given to the alumnus who has demonstrated recognized leadership and excellence in his field; successful application of his Christian education through business, civic, social or religious endeavors that brings honor and respect to Lipscomb; loyalty and unselfish dedication to Lipscomb and the ideals and purposes of the Christian life emphasized by Lipscomb.
One doesn't have to go far on campus to find Lee Marsh. Marsh, who lives just across the street from the campus on Belmont Boulevard, is a common sight on campus at athletics events and other university activities. In fact, he said he has only missed one men's home basketball game in the past 50 years.
Lipscomb has played a major role in Marsh's life. After serving in the United States Navy, he attended Lipscomb from 1946-49 before finishing his degree at Peabody College in Nashville. While at Lipscomb, Marsh played basketball for 'Fessor Boyce. Boyce also directed the intramural program, in which Marsh participated, and was his typing teacher.
"The term 'gentleman' must have originated with people like 'Fessor. He was a very kind man. I enjoyed being with him. Even after I left Lipscomb as a student, I always wanted to come back and see him. It's people like 'Fessor that attract people to Lipscomb," said Marsh.
While at Lipscomb, Marsh met his future wife, Ann Moss, whose father attended Nashville Bible School. McFarland Hall is named for her uncle and aunt, Sam and Gwendolyn McFarland.
A native of Bledsoe County, Marsh has been involved in many business interests throughout his career. He coached basketball in Bledsoe County for a year, was a banker in Dickson County for more than 14 years, co-founded Roper Printing Company and was a partner in the business for 12 years, owned auto dealerships in four Tennessee cities and developed several subdivisions in Dickson.
Marsh has also been active in various Lipscomb organizations. For 23 years, Marsh was a member of the board of trustees and served as secretary/treasurer for 17 of those years. He was an original member of the Bison Booster Club and gave the bible for the James R. Byers Award, that was established in honor of former board chairman Byers and is given annually to one outstanding male and female athlete. He served as the chair of the Golden Circle reunion in 2000 and was inducted into the Lipscomb Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Marsh-Lipscomb tradition continued with his children, Gwendolyn Doak ('79), Cynthia Bickel ('79) , and Steven ('77); sons-in-law Ronnie Doak ('77) and Dan Bickel ('79), and granddaughters, Lauren Bickel, 16, and Cari Bickel,13, who are students at the campus school.
In 1996, Marsh's son Steven, who played three sports at Lipscomb and was an Alumni Association president and member of the National Development Board, died unexpectedly. To honor him, the Stephen Lee Marsh Christian Example Award was established and is awarded at commencement each May to a graduating senior.
"No one is more deserving of this award than Lee Marsh. He is the epitome of a Bison Booster. He has supported this school and athletic program in every way imaginable. Lipscomb is indeed blessed to have a man with such a servant heart on our side," said Flatt.
Marsh said the people at Lipscomb are what mean the most to him.
"I enjoy my association with Lipscomb people. I've known so many people as a result of my ties to Lipscomb. Just look at the quality people I've gotten to know that I wouldn't have known without being at Lipscomb," said Marsh.
The 'Fessor Boyce Award was established in 1979 to honor individuals who have demonstrated a healthy spirit of enthusiastic support and service to Lipscomb and the ideals and purposes of the Christian life emphasized by the institution.
Becton and Marsh will be honored during alumni chapel and the Distinguished Alumni dinner on Feb. 7.
Roberson helps businesses look good in latest venture
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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| John Roberson's company, Advent, produces displays, such as this one developed for Lipscomb University, for trade shows, exhibits and other purposes. --Courtesy of Advent |
Whether it's figuring out how to make a new company succeed, what motivates people to make certain decisions or how to direct a winning Singarama show, Roberson enjoys figuring out how to make things work.
Roberson, a 1989 political science graduate, is a partner at Advent, a 14-year-old, Nashville-based company specializing in trade show and exhibit systems. He and partner Lorin Bristow purchased the company in November 2000. Under their guidance, sales have grown to more than $1 million annually. He said the challenge is crafting a message that makes a business stand out on a crowded exhibition floor.
Roberson's firm designed -- and donated a major portion of -- the displays used by Lipscomb University admissions officers and the Center for Character Development.
About the time Roberson bought Advent, he founded a children's gift company, The Clever Factory, which develops inspirational products for lower-income families.
Roberson's love for a challenge surfaced at Lipscomb and has taken him on a journey which has involved him in a variety of business ventures.
At Lipscomb, Roberson was student government president, a member of the debate team, a member of Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity and director of two sweepstakes-winning Singarama shows, "Train" (1987) and "Diamond" (1988). In 1989, he became the first manager of Uncle Dave's Market. He also met his wife, Kathryn (Dean '89), while a student.
Roberson went on to Vanderbilt University's Owen School of Business, where he earned an M.B.A. degree. While there, he had an internship with Genesco's Johnston & Murphy working on a competitive analysis. He had his first exposure to database marketing when he took a job at Johnston & Murphy directing the mail order division.
After about three years, Roberson left to work with Performance Unlimited, a licensing company. Next, Roberson co-founded Dalmation Press, which produced $7 million in revenues in its first year.
Roberson then headed to Houston, Texas, to work for Dynamic Marketing Services, a database marketing company. It later merged with another company to form Knowledge-Based Marketing and was sold to Young & Rubican advertising agency. After a few years, Roberson headed back to Nashville to become chief operating officer at Shop At Home Network. He remained there until 2000 when he purchased Advent.
"I'm a real marketing geek. Some people say I'm real obsessed with marketing," said Roberson.
Roberson said that he enjoys studying what motivates people to purchase certain items or services and why they prioritize and purchase one brand over another.
"I'm intrigued by that -- with what motivates people to act in the way they do -- and then to figure out on the business end what you have to have or to do to make people move in the direction you want them to," said Roberson.
Roberson credits God and the people he has worked with for his success as well as having a passion for what he is doing.
"All of this is from God. That's where all the praise and glory goes for the opportunities and successes that I've had," said Roberson, a Dayton, Tenn. native.
"I believe that God works through prayer in your professional life as well as your personal life. You also have to surround yourself with good people and you have to be very passionate about what you're doing. Success is a relative term. The most important thing is, are you learning and growing and pushing yourself in what you're doing?"
Roberson said Lipscomb prepared him well for life in the business world.
"This is what a liberal arts education can do for you," he said. "Who you are in business is so important. There is a direct correlation between being able to communicate effectively and business success. I see a lot of people in business who can't communicate well. It's important to have the broad background of study that you get at Lipscomb."
"I loved my time at Lipscomb. It was like 'Camelot' to me. Singarama was a special experience. It taught me how to think big on a frugal budget and how to pull people together as a team. Sarah Keith Gamble (associate dean of campus life) believed in me and reassured me. There are sometimes people in the wings who have a great influence on you."
Roberson said that his next challenge is to try to "more effectively bear fruit for God in my job. I used to have a very clear, deliberate plan. Now, it's about God's plan."
Roberson and his wife have four sons, Will, Ben, Jake and Hank, and live in Nashville.
Unusual journey strengthens Dodd family
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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| The Dodds, left to right, Andrew, Faith, Rebekah and Gary, reach the end of their journey in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on July 3, 2002. |
On Aug. 13, 2001, Gary ('80) and Faith ('80) Dodd and their twin teenagers, Andrew and Rebekah, juniors at David Lipscomb High School, set out to spend that quality time by bicycling together through the 48 contiguous states. The journey that began in Seattle, Wash., took eight and a half months (with a three-month break during the winter) and covered 9,500 miles, ending in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on July 3, 2002.
The idea for such a journey came from a conversation one Wednesday night on the way home from church. Gary, minister at Vultee Church of Christ in Nashville, said he wanted to get in better shape and to spend more time with Andrew and Rebekah before they graduate from high school. Rebekah said, "Well, Dad, let's bike across America!" The more the Dodds discussed the idea, the more convinced they became. DLHS administrators promised to keep two spots open for Andrew and Rebekah when they returned. Gary quit his job at Vultee and Faith, a dietitian, left her job at a doctor's office. They decided, despite their fears about income, their physical ability to bike all those miles and being together in such close quarters, to go for it. They took out a home equity loan to finance the trip and the year's expenses. Gary and Faith decided to home school the children and the Dodds started a fitness regime to help prepare them for the physical challenges that lay ahead.
The Dodds called their quest "Bike Across America." Gary said that the goals for the trip were to "grow spiritually as individuals and as a family, to intensely disciple our children to further prepare them to leave our home, to assist our children in making vocational choices by exposing them to the various opportunities for service to others that are available to them, to learn more about family dynamics as we accomplish our goals as a team and to have fun as we see the beauty of rural and urban America."
Gary also had some goals for his ministry. On the journey he hoped to preach in all the states they visited, "to meet and encourage Christians, to study through the New Testament with as many people as possible and to inspire churches to challenge and train their young people to be spiritual leaders," said Gary.
So, the Dodds, who said they were not "into" biking before this idea, packed their RV and left Nashville Aug. 1 to drive to Seattle, Wash., with a stop in Colorado to pick up Andrew, who was on a trip there, to begin the journey.
A typical day on the road would begin with eating breakfast at the campground where the family parked the RV -- which served as basecamp -- at night. The bikers on the first leg of the day's journey would go ahead and start riding while the others stayed behind to clean up the campsite. The RV was never far behind the riders. The Dodds continued the day rotating bikers. Sometimes they would ride in pairs -- at other times solo -- depending on what everyone felt like on a particular day. On occasion, the Dodds all rode together, such as on the highest road in Colorado, from Valley Forge to Philadelphia, Pa., and the last few miles of the trip.
"Every day was different," said Faith. "The most miles we rode in one day was 140."
Along the way, the Dodds were ahead of schedule and took a three-month break during the winter months to escape the harsh winter elements. On July 3, 2002, the Dodds reached their final destination with many memories and lessons learned from their experiences along the way. They discovered not only a lot about each other, but also discovered the country and a lot about their brothers and sisters in Christ.
"The trip really required us to work together. We couldn't have done this without each other. We got to see the kids step up to the plate and mature in front of our eyes," said Faith.
Gary said that he saw his children's confidence increase throughout the journey. Andrew said that through the trip he learned how valuable family time is.
In addition to learning lessons about each other, the Dodds said they saw many sites that were memorable. Among their favorites are Rocky Mountain State Park, Colorado, the Northwestern states and Oregon. Along the way they also got to sample a variety of foods they had never tried before including elk steak in Oregon and crawfish in Louisiana.
Gary said that one of the most interesting facets of the trip were getting to meet people all over the country.
"It was great to see how kind, warm and giving people are. As people found out what we were doing, we received a lot of support from them emotionally and materially. We received some equipment free and reduced, got free camping for part of the trip, reduced rates at hotel and restaurants," he said.
The Dodds said one of the things they will remember most is worshipping with Christians all over the country. Gary preached in many of these congregations along the way.
"We saw so many good-hearted people who love the Lord and want to serve Him. They weren't distracted by all the problems we (in Nashville) can get caught up in. We were encouraged by meeting so many of these people," said Gary.
The Dodds worshiped at a wide variety of congregations. Some were very large, others consisted of just a handful of members.
"The worship services we participated in were very uplifting and diverse. We're still in contact with many of those we met and some are going to be life-long friends," said Faith.
"These people were a motivation fueling us to get to the next church. We got so much encouragement. People we'd never met brought us into their lives. Some churches were small in number but they were helping each other get to Heaven. They were focused on serving God."
To keep their new and old friends informed about their progress, the family kept a daily journal with pictures on a website (www.bikeacrossamerica.com), with the technical expertise of Andrew. As their trip progressed, the Dodds caught the attention of national and local media. Articles chronicling their odyssey appeared in numerous newspapers across the country. The Dodds were also featured on a variety of radio and television news shows including ABC's "Good Morning America."
Now, the Dodds are back to their "normal" life in Nashville. Gary is back in the pulpit at Vultee. Faith has had offers to return to practicing dietetics and Andrew and Rebekah are busy juniors at DLHS. Faith is working on a scrapbook and the family has a special room at their house for artifacts from the trip. The Dodds agree that their lives will never be the same after their excursion across America. Someday, the Dodds said, they would consider another biking adventure, but for now are very grateful for the journey they have just completed.
Stephens looks to future through religion and basketball
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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| Kyle Stephens has been a leader on the basketball court as well as in the classroom as a student at Lipscomb, above. Below, Stephens has been involved in several mission projects at Lipscomb and with his home congregation. In March 2002, Stephens participated in a Spring Break mission trip to The City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico. With Stephens are, from left to right, Alexis, Ariel and Luis. |
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For more than 21 years, these disciplines have been major parts of senior Kyle Stephens' life. He grew up as a "PK" (preacher's kid) who was a standout basketball player for Henry County (Tenn.) High School. It is this combination that led Stephens to Lipscomb University and started him on a path to becoming a model student who plans to spend his life serving God and helping others as a doctor. But before he heads off to medical school, Stephens plans to stay around Lipscomb after graduation and get a master's degree in Bible.
Stephens' love for God and basketball finds its roots in Springville, Tennessee, a small town west of Nashville. The oldest of Randy and Donna Stephens' two sons, Stephens grew up listening to his father preach at the Sulphur Well Church of Christ, where he has ministered for more than 24 years. It was here that Stephens developed a strong faith and a desire to serve others. Under his father's watch, the congregation has grown from about 70 members when he began his tenure at Sulphur Well to more than 300 members today because of the congregation's faith and outreach to the community.
From his father, Stephens also learned a love for basketball. His father, who played basketball at Livingston Academy and Jackson State Community College in West Tennessee before transferring to Freed-Hardeman University, taught him how to play "out behind the house," Stephens said.
"My father is my biggest influence without a doubt. We look alike. We have similar interests. I've always wanted to be just like him," he said.
Basketball opened many doors of opportunity for Stephens.
"Basketball has been a constant in my life for 21 years. It's what I've grown up with," said Stephens. "It has opened so many doors for me. It's taught me team attitude. It's given me an education at a Christian school. I've gotten to go places that I'd never have gotten to go any other way."
Stephens' first exposure to Lipscomb was as a camper at a Bison Basketball Camp directed by former men's basketball coach Don Meyer. He came to camp for five consecutive years following his eighth grade year in middle school.
"I really wanted to be able to come to Lipscomb and play for Coach Meyer. I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to play basketball for him. And, I've also been fortunate to have the experience of playing for Coach (Scott) Sanderson (current Bison head coach)," he said.
The basketball scholarship enabled Stephens to fulfill his dream of coming to Lipscomb. When he arrived at Lipscomb, Stephens said he thought he wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy or sports medicine. Because of that interest and his religious background, Stephens decided to major in Bible and biology and minor in chemistry.
Through the guidance and influence of several Lipscomb professors, Stephens said he fell in love with science and decided to pursue a career in medicine.
"I didn't have a good high school science background. Dr. (Jon) Lowrance and Dr. (Kent) Gallaher have given me a love of science. Dr. (Phil) Choate pushed that love into medicine. These men don't mind talking about their faith and they relate it to science so well. I love it," said Stephens.
The admiration is mutual. Stephens' professors say they admire his work ethic and attitude.
"Kyle is an outstanding individual in many ways. He is a dedicated student athlete who works hard to excel on the basketball court as well as in his academic career. However, the most impressive part of Kyle is his spiritual life. He expresses his spiritual life and love for Jesus Christ in the classroom, on the basketball court, and in his daily life," said Lowrance, associate professor of biology and chair of the biology department.
"Kyle comes to my classes much like he approaches the basketball floor," said Choate, professor of biology. "Win, lose or draw, he comes to play and does the work. I would like to have whole classes of students like him."
Stephens' faith is evident to those around him.
"When I think of Kyle Stevens, only one word comes to mind -- quality. Kyle has consistently striven to be a quality student and a quality ball player. More importantly though, Kyle is a quality person," said Gallaher, associate professor of biology.
"Christ's light shines in his life and I am sure that he will be a great success no matter his choice of career. I am thankful to have played a small part in his college experience. He has truly been one of my special students and I will miss him when he graduates."
Stephens said he has also been greatly influenced by his Bible professors.
"I have loved my Bible classes more than anything," he said. "I didn't necessarily come to Lipscomb planning on majoring in Bible, but it's information that will be valuable to me as long as I'm alive."
The Bible professors have a great deal of respect for Stephens as well.
"Kyle is the ideal student -- smart, hard-working and inquisitive. He is a deeply spiritual young man who brightens the day of all he meets by his gentle manner. God is working and will work through Kyle in a mighty way," said Gary Holloway, Ijams Professor of Bible and dean of the College of Bible and Ministry.
Not only has Stephens been a leader in the classroom, but also on the basketball court. He started 103 of 126 games in his career and was valuable as a rebounder and scorer from the post position. Stephens also provided leadership to his teammates.
"He's the best example of a student-athlete. Once he graduates, Kyle will be an asset to whomever he decides to work for. He affected the other players by his consistent Christian attitude. Kyle is one of the finest people I've coached," said Scott Sanderson, men's basketball head coach.
Mission work has also played an important role in Stephens' life. He has participated in mission trips with Lipscomb groups and groups from Sulphur Well to Brazil, Romania, Honduras and The City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico.
After graduation in May, Stephens will head to Anchorage, Alaska, to work with his cousin on a two-month appointment as a youth intern at the congregation there. His responsibilities will include conducting devotionals, preaching and planning backpacking trips, among other duties.
Stephens' dream is to go to medical school and return to his hometown as a general practitioner and participate in medical mission efforts. Before he does that, however, Stephens wants to go through another door that basketball has opened for him. Through a combination of basketball and Bible department scholarships, Stephens has enough money left over from his undergraduate studies to stay at Lipscomb an additional year to complete a master's degree in Bible. In addition, Stephens will work as a graduate assistant for the men's basketball program next season.
"Lipscomb is the perfect fit for me -- a Christian atmosphere, an excellent athletic tradition, a strong academic tradition," he said. "Hindsight is 20/20 even at my young age. It has taken me four years to really understand how perfect a fit it has been for me. It's phenomenal to see how God works -- in getting me here and keeping me here."
J.P. Sanders, former dean, dies at 96
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Dr. Sanders began his teaching career at Lipscomb in 1936, a position he held until being named head of the Pepperdine University Bible Department in 1939.
He returned to Lipscomb in 1942 as academic dean and was vital to Lipscomb's advancement to senior college status. The first senior class graduated in 1948. He also led the effort that resulted in the college's first regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Dr. Mack Wayne Craig, who succeeded Dr. Sanders as dean, remembered him as an outstanding teacher and scholar "in every respect."
"He was never flamboyant. He was very low key, but most impressive. He was one of the earliest men in the churches of Christ to earn a doctorate. He did a great deal toward molding the curriculum and gathering the faculty necessary to make the senior college work," Craig said.
Dr. Sanders possessed a "wonderful way of soothing people and solving problems, which was particularly useful in the uncharted waters of advancing to senior college status. He lived on campus with his family in a block house that was later expanded and renovated by the late Edsel Holman.
"It was good that he was there because people could find him. People often went to him for advice, not just about academic matters but other things as well.
"He was a scholar without being dry or dull in any sense. He made a very deep impression on students because of his scholarship, but also because of the quality of the man," Craig said.
Dr. Robert E. Hooper, a student during Dr. Sanders' tenure and later chair of the history and political science department, said Dr. Sanders had the bearing of an academic dean but an uncommon humility.
"The thing I appreciated about him was that he was not out to get glory for himself," Hooper said. "He was a very honorable man who came across as a scholar. ... He had that demeanor about him. He was very intellectual, but not to the point of using it over someone," Hooper said.
Dr. Sanders earned the bachelor of science degree from Texas Christian University in 1927, the master of science in 1928 and the bachelor of divinity, an advanced degree, in 1931 from Vanderbilt University. He earned his doctorate at the University of Southern California.
He remained at Lipscomb until 1957, when he returned to Pepperdine as academic dean. He later served as president of Columbia Christian College, now Cascade College, before returning again to teach at Pepperdine until 1987.
Dr. Sanders was also well respected as a preacher. He helped establish the Hillsboro church of Christ in Nashville, and also served the Belmont Avenue and Harding Place churches here, and served churches in other states as well.
He helped initiate publication of 20th Century Christian in 1938, served as editor for several years, and was an author. He was also the subject of a biography titled "J.P Sanders, A Champion of Christian Education," by Dr. Morris P. Womack, a Pepperdine communications professor.
Dr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Gloria; three sons, Joel, Michael and Richard; two brothers, Ralph and Blakeney; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Dennis, French publish math book
Dr. Earl Dennis, retired Lipscomb academic dean and math professor, and Dr. Austin French ('67), professor in the Georgetown (Ky.) College Department of Math, Physics and CSC, have recently coauthored and published Logic for Understanding Mathematics.
In addition to the book, French produced a video/DVD that includes his classroom lectures that follow the book. Also, included is a Supplementary Materials\Teacher's Manual that contains solutions to problems, and practice tests and exams with answer keys.
"A special feature of this entire learning package is that each session begins with what is called 'truth nuggets' from the Word of God. These nuggets are some of God's words applied to teaching and learning," said French.
The idea for the project stemmed from Dennis' days in the classroom when he noticed several students in his abstract algebra class were confused about how to prove certain mathematical equations. As a result, Dennis added instruction in logic and its connection to proof to the course.
French was a student in that class.
"The approach to teaching was a math watershed in his life. I wondered why I hadn't been told that before," said French.
After graduating from Lipscomb, French pursed a doctorate degree in math from Auburn University. From 1970-75, he was an assistant professor of math at Lipscomb. During that time, Dennis and French began work on an earlier unpublished version of the book.
The later version of the book has the "no note taking" concept. The notes that the teacher would write on an overhead are included for students so they can just follow the flow of thought rather than divide time between note taking and following the flow of thought.
"Dr. Dennis saw something that has blessed and changed the course of my life. I have tried to do my part to be faithful in passing on what I have been shown," said French.
This Logic for Understanding Mathematics learning system is for those who are very advanced home schoolers who have excelled in algebra and definitely have advance math in their future plans, for college students seeking understanding of math theory and proof in math or other areas, or for people in the work force in general.
For more information e-mail gracefkt@dcr.net.
'Ideal students' chosen to represent student body at Homecoming 2003
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Jennifer Campbell, a senior organizational communication major, was elected Homecoming Queen 2003. Campbell, from Adairville, Ky., is the daughter of Jeff and Linda Campbell.
"I am honored to have the privilege to represent my peers and the university (as Homecoming Queen). I was very overwhelmed at first, but it allowed me to put things into perspective in regards to the daily influences we as Christians have on other individuals," said Campbell.
A member of Delta Sigma social club, Campbell serves as the club's chaplain. She was a member of the Quest 2002 team, is involved in the intramural athletics program, is a University Ambassador, has been in Delta NaNaNa for three years and participated in the campus Community Outreach Day 2002. Campbell said that Lipscomb has "been a great environment for me to grow and challenge myself. With the help of a wonderful family, Lipscomb has given me the knowledge and moral support I need to develop into the Christian woman I want to be."
"Lipscomb is a community that is an inspiration to my life both academically and spiritually. It was been said time and time again, but the people you meet here are friends for life. Whether it's a professor or a friend, the people truly care," she said.
Jill Ludwig, a native of Grapevine, Texas, was elected Miss Lipscomb for the 2002-03 school year. The daughter of Johnnie and JoAnn Ludwig, She is a senior communications major.
Ludwig is very involved in campus activities. She is a member of and chaplain for Pi Delta social club, is a member of the Lady Bison track team, has participated in Singarama and is involved in the InnerCity Ministry Monday night program. Her off-campus involvements include making nursing home visits every Sunday afternoon, being an active member of Woodmont Hills Church of Christ, community service projects with Pi Delta, babysitting and a summer internship at Ross Road Church of Christ in Memphis.
"I treasure the relationships that I have made at Lipscomb and it's so encouraging to be honored by my peers," said Ludwig.
"Lipscomb University has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. It has provided me the opportunity to meet friends that will last a lifetime and has challenged me to a deeper relationship with God."
Ludwig said she has been influenced greatly by the professors she has had at Lipscomb.
"It's such a blessing to come to a university where professors care about your relationship with God and spend time praying about it," she said.
"Not only do I look up to some of the professors, but I consider them my good friends."
Jaz Boon, a senior biology major from Columbia, S.C., was elected to represent the student body as Bachelor of Ugliness for the 2002-03 school year.
Boon, son of Robert and Glendia Boon, has been involved in a number of on-campus activities including Sigma Iota Delta social club, Singarama and the intramural athletic program. Boon has also been involved in a variety of off-campus activities including working with youth at church, leading Bible studies and working at the American Cafe.
"It's humbling to know that people respect you enough to represent your school as well as themselves. It is truly an honor," he said.
"Lipscomb means a ton to me. I feel like God truly called me to Nashville from South Carolina and has enabled me to find the destiny that he's set out for me. Because of the contacts I have made here at Lipscomb, God has truly blessed my life with a great spiritual family and the ability to go out and truly change the world for Jesus Christ."
Campbell, Ludwig and Boon will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner Feb. 7 and at the Homecoming processional Feb. 8.
Celebrating a Century on the Farm: 1903-2003
Homecoming 2003 Schedule
Thursday, FEBRUARY 6
6:30 p.m.: Homecoming Dinner Theatre. Presented by the National Alumni Association and featuring alumni actors, actresses and directors. Shamblin Theatre. Tickets: $20 per person (includes meal and play).
7 p.m.: Dinner featuring Frances Hesselbein. Frances Hesselbein is the executive director of the Peter Drucker Foundation and the retired national director for Girl Scouts of America. Hosted by the Center for Leadership Excellence. Allen Arena. Tickets: $20 per person.
Friday, FEBRUARY 7
10 a.m.: Homecoming Chapel. Join more than 2,000 students in Allen Arena for this inspiring chapel service, which will also include a presentation to Lipscomb's Alumnus of the Year for 2003. Allen Arena.
6 p.m.: Distinguished Alumni Dinner. Everyone is invited to attend this special dinner, honoring the Alumnus of the Year for 2003, the Distinguished Alumni for 2003 from each of the five colleges and the 'Fessor Boyce Award recipient. Allen Arena. Tickets: $20 per person.
6 p.m.: Reunion Dinner for the Class of '78. Details will be mailed to each class member in the official invitation. Planning Committee: Beth Halteman Harwell, Larry Mullins, Joe Rushing, Scott and Susan Church Saunders and Sharon Ross Shaub.
6:30 p.m.: Homecoming Dinner Theatre. (See Thursday for details)
7 p.m.: Delta NaNaNa. Relive the excitement of the '50s with this favorite Lipscomb tradition. Collins Alumni Auditorium. Tickets: $5 per person.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 8
8 a.m.: 5K Fun Run -- for runners and walkers. Special t-shirts for all registered participants. Allen Arena. $10 registration fee, $5 student registration fee.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Homecoming Brunch. Visit with friends and faculty from each college and every department. Also, the five-year classes (each ending in "3" or "8") will have a designated area in the SAC during this brunch. Student Activities Center (adjacent to McQuiddy Gym).
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Children's Activities. While parents are enjoying the brunch, children will be "next door" enjoying supervised games and activities (including large inflatable games) and special food just for kids. McQuiddy Gym. Free to children of parents attending the Homecoming Brunch.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Reception for Teens (parents too!). Teens are invited to visit with admissions counselors and current students to learn more about the incredible opportunities available at Lipscomb University. Hall of Fame Room, Allen Arena.
1 p.m.: Lady Bisons vs. Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne. Allen Arena.
3 p.m.: Processional -- Crowning of Jennifer Campbell, Lipscomb University's Homecoming Queen for 2003. Allen Arena.
3:30 p.m.: Bisons vs. Centenary. Allen Arena.
5 p.m.: Reunion Dinner for the Class of '93. Details will be mailed to each class member in the official invitation. Planning Committee: Kerri Pauley Edwards, Robbie Forrester, Brigham Freeze, Shannon Pack Heffington, Amos Jones, Cheryl Smith and Frank Walton.
6:30 p.m.: Homecoming Dinner Theatre. (See Thursday for details).
7 p.m.: Homecoming Reunion Concert. Through the years, student groups at Lipscomb University have provided some of the finest music in Music City, USA! At Homecoming 2003 some of these outstanding groups will be reuniting for a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience! Don't miss the opportunity to hear again groups like Windsong, Alliance, Harmony, Impression, Twentyfourseven, X-Changed, The Kensmen, The Insiders and more! Collins Alumni Auditorium. Free admission.
Other Reunions and Gatherings
• Delta Sigma
• Phi Sigma
• Pi Delta
• Sigma Iota Delta
• Tau Phi
• Fall 1996 Study Abroad group
• Golden Circle
• Minority Alumni
Baby Bisons
We welcome these recent additions to the Lipscomb 'family.'
Anna Claire Anglin, born Oct. 10 to Jennifer (Jones '91) and Phillip Anglin ('90), Hendersonville, Tenn. Phillip is employed with Forethought Financial Services. Jennifer is a homemaker. Their other children are Lauren, 7, and Benjamin, 4.
Elijah Luke Bandy, born April 21 to Melanee (Goodpasture x'92, DLHS '88) and Bobby Bandy (x'91, DLHS '87), Nashville. Melanee is a freelance editor and stay-at-home mom. Bobby is an architect.
Allison Taylor Barber, born July 2 to Jennifer (Cook '87) and Randy Barber, Old Hickory, Tenn. Their other child is Sloan, 6.
Hannah Fisher Blackburn, born June 6 to Liana (Fisher '97) and John Blackburn ('97), Nashville.
John Braden Bornstein, born Oct. 10 to Kristy (Betts '98, DLHS '95) and John Bornstein ('98, DLHS '95), Nashville.
Lincoln Ronald Brown, born Sept. 4 to Laura (Muse '97) and Bradley Brown ('97), Cookeville, Tenn. Brad is communications manager for Averitt Express in Cookeville. Laura is a stay-at-home mom.
Luke Newsom Burkes, born Nov. 22 to Laura (Newsom '95) and Steve Burkes.
Benjamin Carden, born July 2 to Lisa (Davis '94) and Kenneth Carden ('92), Chatham, Ill.
Abigail Grace Collier, born Nov. 26, 2001, to Julia (Luttrell x'90) and Todd Collier, Harrisonburg, Va. Todd is a minister for the Southside Church of Christ in Harrisonburg. Julia is a homemaker.
Michael Wilson Dakin, born Aug. 27 to Mary (Pinkleton '96) and Michael Dakin, Nashville. Michael is owner of Dakin Home Maintenance & Improvements. Mary is a stay-at-home mom.
Katherine Elizabeth Duke, born Oct. 14 to Allison and Kyle Duke (MBA '02), Franklin, Tenn.
Tucker Franklin Dunn, born April 19, was adopted by Tara (Franklin '93) and Rick Dunn ('87), Nashville. Rick is a self-employed insurance broker. Tara is a stay-at-home mom.
David Keith Reininger, born June 18 to Melissa (Ericson '90) and David Reininger, White House, Tenn. Their other child is Ciara Sherrod, 8.
Lily Grace Evans, born Aug. 13 to Joy (Sutton '98) and Sam Evans ('90), Brentwood, Tenn.
Annabel Braden Feltner, born Nov. 15 to Ashley and Gabe Feltner (x'95, DLHS '90).
Jeremy Evan Fouss, born Aug. 21 to Nita and Jeremy Todd Fouss ('95), Smyrna, Tenn. Their other child is Erin Elizabeth, 2.
Callie Ashlyn Freeze, born Aug. 8 to Jill Lynnae (Samuels) and Brigham Freeze ('93). Brigham works for Iasis Healthcare in Franklin, Tenn. Jill is a homemaker. Their other child is Easton, 3.
Anna Grace Gore, born Oct. 18 to Helen (Mansell '85) and Donald Gore, Brentwood. Their other child is Victor Evan.
Daniel Alan Green, born Nov. 24 to Jennifer (Bean '97) and John Green ('98), Nashville. John teaches in the middle school at David Lipscomb Campus School.
Ella Sofia Green, born Oct. 2 to Lori (Craig DLHS '86) and William Green ('90, DLHS '85), Ashland City, Tenn. William is a CPA and tax manager for American Color Graphics in Brentwood, Tenn. Lori teaches English at Cheatham County Central High School in Ashland City. Their other child is William Harris Green, 15.
Ashley Summer, Gregory Mason, II, & Austin Michael Greene, born July 27 to Michelle (McKinney '93) and Greg Greene, Antioch, Tenn. Greg works for HCA. Michelle is a stay-at-home mom.
Max Dylan Hawkins, born June 25 to Stephanie (Presser '97) and Greg Hawkins ('94), Ringgold, Ga. Max is southeast territory manager for Hettich America. Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom.
Reagan Marie Hedlesten, born July 23 to Amy (Higginbotham '97) and James Hedlesten, Pearland, Texas. James is an attorney and Amy is a stay-at-home mom.
Darby Elizabeth Ice, born May 31 to Laura (Darby '97) and Mac Ice ('98). Mac is associate minister for Central Church of Christ in Nashville and teaches Bible at Ezell-Harding Christian School in Antioch, Tenn. Laura is a piano instructor.
August Cade Jenkins, born Aug. 23 to Kaycee (Behel '93) and Eric Jenkins ('91), Nashville. Kaycee is an adjunct teacher at Lipscomb University.
Sarah Anne Joffe, born Oct. 8 to Carolyn (Riedl x'84, DLHS '80) and David Joffe, Nashville. David is employed with Boult, Cummings, Conners & Berry in Nashville. Carolyn is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is Jackson, 3.
Grace Elizabeth Johnson, born Nov. 26 to Sandra (Hurst '96, DLHS '91) and Charles Johnson ('97), Antioch, Tenn. Charlie is a web developer for Gibson Guitar Company. Sandra is a stay-at-home mom/licensed massage therapist. Their other child is Lawson, 2.
Olivia Caroline Jones, born Oct. 21 to Sandy (Gragg '94) and Jeremy Jones ('94). Sandy and Jeremy live in the Nashville area. Their other child is Alley, 3.
Scarlet Leigh Jones, born Sept. 19 to Tara (Miller '98) and Mark Jones, Nashville.
Maxwell Curtis Mankin, born Nov. 19 to Jennifer (Exum '95) and Andy Mankin ('94), Nashville. Andy is employed with Lipscomb University in the athletic department.
Oliver Eaves McDougal, born Dec. 11, 2001, to Jennifer (Eaves '77) and Terry McDougal. Jennifer and Terry are co-owners of McDougal Design in Cleveland, Tenn. Their other child is Martin, 1.
David Gordon Moore, born July 17 to Tina (Fleming '91) and Kenneth Moore ('90), Franklin, Tenn. Their other child is Sarah Ann, 5.
Charles Hooper Morrow III, born Sept. 17 to Beth (Earnest '98) and Charles H. Morrow, II ('97), Nashville.
Molly Ann Nisoff, born April 5, 2001, to Angela (Black '91) and Josh Nisoff, McDonough, Ga. Angela is a homemaker.
Caroline Grace Parliament, born June 27 to Misty and Eric Parliament ('86), Nashville. Eric is a financial analyst with American Standard.
Gordon Nathaniel Rampy, born Sept. 10 to Karen and Grant Rampy ('86), Centreville, Va. Grant is a journalist. Karen is a homemaker. Their other children are Janie, Luke and Kate.
Jessica Lynn Robertson, born Aug. 21 to Sherrie and Terry Robertson ('86), Nashville.
Emily Klair Robinson, born Dec. 16 to Kari and Warren Robinson ('00), Columbia, Tenn. Warren works in the Business Office at Lipscomb University. Kari is a stay at home mom. Their other child is Tyler, 2.
Gerald 'Jake' R. Rowe, IV, born June 21 to Kristy (Riggs '99) and Gerald 'Jay' Rowe III, Nashville. Jay is a public relations coordinator for Tennessee Society of CPAs.
Isabelle Love Schrader, born Sept. 12 to Jenna (Shulenberger '96, DLHS '92) and David Schrader, Nashville. Their other child is Sophia Love, 3.
Michael Burton Self, born Nov. 29, 2001, to Amy (Francis x'92) and Michael Self ('92), Murfreesboro, Tenn. Michael is network systems manager at Ozburn Hessey Logistics. Amy is a part-time physical therapist and homemaker. Their other child is Mary Emma, 4.
Keaton Ryan Sharpe, born Aug. 21 to Emily (McClanahan x'95) and Toby Sharpe ('95), Nashville. Toby is an insurance agent with Crichton, Perry, Brandon, Jackson & Ward, specializing in group and individual benefits. Emily is a homemaker/part-time nanny. Their other child is Weston, 2.
Jack Robert Sheer, born July 5 to Elizabeth (Buisson '96) and Jason Sheer, Brentwood, Tenn.
Robert Coleman Stephens, born July 2 to Amber (Roberts '99) and Jason Stephens, Antioch, Tenn.
Stacy Hammond Story V, born to Mary Helen (Little '92) and Stacy Hammond Story IV, Memphis, Tenn. Hammond is a resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Tennessee. Their other child is Rebecca, 3.
Joshua Cole Sullivan, born Nov. 19 to Rachel (Powell '96) and Peter Sullivan ('96), Antioch, Tenn.
Rachel Lacey Talley, born July 16 to Susan (Schmittou '94) and Jeff Talley. Jeff is an accountant with Lattimore, Black, Morgan and Cain. Susan is a homemaker. Their other children are Nikki, 10, and Dalton, 9.
Jon Tristan Waldron, born Sept. 26 to Wendy (Watkins '96) and Jonathan Waldron ('96), LaVergne, Tenn. Jonathan is a general contractor with Waldron & Sons Residential Construction Company. Wendy is a homemaker.
Brody Parks Wallace, born July 25 to Cristin (McPherson '92) and Brody Wallace (x'93), Nashville. Cristin is a dentist in Nashville. Brody works for Delta Data Systems.
Erica Joslyn and Katherine Anne Wiles, born Sept. 3 to Laura (Whitworth '94, DLHS '91) and Ben Wiles ('95, MA '02), Wichita, Kan. Ben is pulpit minister for the Poplar Avenue Church of Christ. Laura is a stay-at-home mom.
Ethan Cole Williams, born July 10 to Leslie (Pauley '94) and Darrin Williams. Darrin is employed with Kevin's Auto Body Shop in Alum Creek, W.Va. Leslie works with Venezia Law Offices. The couple lives in Alum Creek.
Kadence Faith Williamson, born July 23 to Debbie (Smythers '93) and Kevin Williamson, LaVergne, Tenn. Their other child is Melody Ann, 4.
Alumni News
Here's what's going on in the lives of your Lipscomb classmates.
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John Thweatt and Sharon Cullison were married April 27. John is owner of John A. Thweatt Company. Sharon is employed with Otter Creek Nursery School/Kindergarten in Nashville. The couple lives in Nashville.
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Jane (Jennette) Keller is children's minister at Palo Alto Church of Christ in Panama City, Fla. She and her husband, Joe Mac Keller ('60), live in Panama City.
Randall Chaudoin retired from the Murfreesboro City Schools in May 2001 after more than 30 years in education. He and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where Randall preaches for Dilton Church of Christ.
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David Cass and his wife, Linda (Fields x'67) Cass, live in Decatur, Tenn. David is retired from Hamilton County Schools. Linda is a retired instructional technology coordinator from HCDE .
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Brenda (Pylant) Meckes is employed with J.P. Communications. Brenda lives in Fequay Varina, N.C.
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Charles Lankford and his wife, Mary (Cooper '87) Lankford live in Cookeville, Tenn. Charles works for the Department of Human Services in Cookeville. Mary is resource teacher for Sycamore Elementary School in Putnam County. Mary received a master of arts degree in special education in May 2002 from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. She was recently inducted into Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Altrice (Thompson) Brown is employed with Literacy Volunteers of America of Northern Connecticut. She was awarded Basic Reading Tutor of the year for the years 2000 and 2002. Altrice lives in Enfield, Conn.
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Maj. Steven Johnson and his wife, Janet (Climer) Johnson, recently moved to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, where he serves as Commander of the 52nd Mission Support Squadron in the 52nd Fighter Wing. Janet is a homemaker. They have two sons, Jason, 10, and Kyle, 9.
Anthony Todd is to be installed as president of the Tennessee Section for the Institute of Transportation Engineers in January 2003. He is traffic engineer for Johnson City, Tenn. He and his wife, Leona, and their children Nicholas, and Megan, live in the mountains beyond Johnson City, Tenn. Anthony is a deacon at the Central Church of Christ in Johnson City.
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Bryan Eaves and his wife, Susan, live in Birmingham, Ala. Brian is director of expense management and procurement for Compass Bank in Birmingham. They have two children, Jacob, 6, and James, 3.
90
Danny and Karen (Brewster x'90) Wilson live in Cleveland, Tenn. Danny is a teacher/coach for Cleveland High School. Karen is a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Their two children are Josh, 9, and Kelsea, 7.
91
Kenneth Schott Jr. (x'91, DLHS '87) and his wife, Emily, live in Murfreesboro, Tenn. with their daughter, Hannah. Kenneth is a sales representative for Dell Inc.
92
Angelia (Cooper x'92) Munson and her husband, Duane, live in Mullington, Mich. Angelia teaches at Vassar Public School. Duane is a social worker at Millington Community School.
93
Dr. Melanie (Hodge DLHS '89) Morris completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Mississippi in 2001. Her husband, Dr. Jake Morris, received his Ph.D. in counseling from the University of Mississippi in 2000. Melanie is assistant professor of psychology and counseling at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. Jake is assistant professor of psychology and counseling at Freed-Hardeman. The couple lives in Henderson.
94
Donald Bowen and Lara (Orton '97) were married Aug. 24. Lara graduated in 2000 with a Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. The couple lives in Brentwood, Tenn.
John Owens recently returned to Nashville to pursue his MBA at Vanderbilt University. John is scheduled to graduate in May 2004 with a concentration in finance and an emphasis in law.
95
Deena Duval and Shawn Humphrey were married on April 27. Deena is an occupational therapist at Baptist Hospital. Shawn is manager of Red Stone Management Co. The couple lives in Brentwood, Tenn.
96
Jay Peterson teaches English in a university in Southern China. Jay previously taught in the Department of Communication at Lipscomb University.
Lisa Watkins is public relations director for the Home Builders Association of Alabama in Montgomery, Ala. Lisa lives in Montgomery.
Theresa Wiant and Mark Raash were married Oct. 11. Theresa is an internal auditor at LifeWay Christian Resources. Mark works for Towne Park. The couple lives in Nashville.
Family Christian Stores has named Scott Wilson manager of the year for his district and the eastern region of the United States. He was awarded the title at the annual managers conference in Chandler, Ariz. in Aug. 2002. He lives in Hickory, N.C. with his wife, Mandy, and daughters, Katy, 3, and Kayla, 16 mos.
97
Scot Baker and his wife, Heather, live in Thompson Station, Tenn. Scot is a service technician for Bell South. Heather teaches kindergarten at Heritage Elementary School in Thompson Station.
Darian Coons and Nan (Fox '98) were recently married. The couple lives in Martinsville, Ind.
Tara Holden has been named controller for NorthStar Studios, a Nashville based television production company. Tara lives in Franklin, Tenn.
Charles Kincade is vice president of franchise development for Bonus Building Care. Charles lives in Nashville.
Joshua Perry graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School with a master of theological studies and from Vanderbilt Law School with a doctor of jurisprudence in May 2002. He passed the bar exam in October 2002. He and his wife, Sarah (Bishop), live in Nashville.
Michelle (Smith x'97) and her husband, Matt Hanson, live in Sunnyvale, Calif. Michelle is sales representative for Maybelline and team leader for Prism Merchandising Group. Matt is project engineer at Sanmina ñSCI Systems.
98
Lee Mayo is working toward a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.
99
Robert Bramlett and Ashley Gibbons were married June 8 in Winchester, Tenn. The couple lives in Nashville.
Bethany Broadway and Charles ìChuck' Billingsley were married July 20. Bethany is employed with Gallatin High School. Chuck works for the Frame Place.
Bryan Neal is president, (equities trader), for Bridgewater Securities. Bryan lives in Tyler, Texas.
Matthew Ruiz has accepted a graduate assistant/undergraduate instructor position at the University of Minnesota. He continues to pursue a Ph.D. in sports psychology and sociology. He also works as youth minister for the Richfield church of Christ in Minnesota. He and his wife, Kelly, live in Richfield, Minn.
00
Franklin Bennett (DLHS '96) and Reid (Harrell DLHS '98) were married June 15. The couple lives in Nashville.
Erin Hall and Wynn Fletcher were married Dec. 14. Erin is in the nursing program at Belmont University. Wynn is head baseball coach a Lipscomb University. The couple lives in Nashville.
Michael Hockman (x'00) and his wife, Alyson (Carmichael x'99) live in Niceville, Fla. Alyson is employed with KMart and Michael is in the U.S. Army.
Lauren McKissick (x'00) and James Young were married June 29 in Knoxville, Tenn. The couple lives in White House, Tenn.
Angelica Ortiz Bridges is in graduate school at Belmont University. Her husband, Jeremy, is a sales representative for Sprint PCS. The couple lives in Antioch, Tenn.
Stephanie Schuller and Timothy Nance were married June 8. The couple lives in Searcy, Ark.
Caroline Smith and Lance Brock II were married Nov. 2. Caroline works for Bohan Advertising/Marketing. Lance works for Susman Tisdale Gayle Architects.
Helen Brooke Stewart and Gary Semanchik (DLHS '96) were married Sept. 7 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The couple lives in Nashville.
01
Lucy Austin and Matthew Cummins were married Aug. 24. The couple lives in Nashville.
Diane Corley (x'01) and Brent Jennette were married Aug. 17. Diane is payroll administrator for MarCor Construction Inc. She also is an office assistant for James R. Corley, Attorney. Brent is self-employed for Jennette's Design & Build. The couple lives in Dickson, Tenn.
Scott Duvall and Emily Lile were married July 6. Scott works for Community Action of Southern Kentucky. Emily is a kindergarten teacher at Lost River Elementary. The couple lives in Bowling Green, Ky.
Pamela Edwards and Jason Cagle were married Aug. 10. The couple lives in Winchester, Tenn.
Yetta McCutcheon and Corey Ewing were married recently. The couple lives in Gadsden, Ala.
Daren Phillips (MBA '01) and Rachel Hasty ('99, DLHS '95) were married Sept. 28. Rachel is employed with Signet. Daren works for Deloitte & Touche. The couple lives in Cordova, Tenn.
Andrew Raby and Lisa (Partin '99) were married Dec. 23, 2001. Andrew is employed with Nelson Mazda. Lisa is a homemaker. The couple lives in Nashville.
Cliff Spencer and Ashley Campbell were married May 25. The couple lives in Brentwood, Tenn.
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Bonnie Balthrop and Bradley Holmes were married Oct. 12. The couple lives in Nashville.
Emily Catherine Choate (DLHS'97) and Matthew Gatlin McKee were married on Aug. 9. Emily is employed with Brentwood Public Library. Matt works for the Green Hills Public Library. The couple lives in Nashville.
Courtney Clark ('01) and Benjamin Grice were married July 13. The couple lives in Rossville, Ga.
Christy Clements and Matt Beach were married Nov. 10. Christy works for Clements Antiques in Chattanooga, Tenn. Matt is district manager for Masco Corporation in Chattanooga & Knoxville, Tenn. The couple lives in Chattanooga.
Jeremy George and Misty Ezell (DLHS '98) were married Nov. 9. The couple lives in Nashville.
Sybil Staley and John Holt (DLHS '99) were married June 30.
Mary Lynn Swain ('01) and Brian Gentry were married Dec. 14. Mary Lynn is continuing her education at Trevecca University and is employed with Ann Taylor Loft. Brian is works for Tennessee Easter Seals Hunter Family Center. The couple lives in Nashville.
High School
Congratulations to Danna and Capt. Jim Arnett Jr. (DLHS '87) on the birth of their daughter, Emma Claire Arnett, born Oct. 19, Edmonds, Wash. Their other child is Zane Michael, 2.
Congratulations to Carrie (Outhier DLHS '88) and Jonathan Banks on the birth of their daughter Lillian Ella Banks on Oct. 13. The couple lives in Portland, Ore.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Marjorie (Boone DLHS '55) Corlew on the death of her husband, William Dexter Corlew, Nashville. In addition to his wife, daughters, Belinda Peterson, Paige Robinson; sons, William and Nathan Corlew; sisters, Sue Horton, Jean Johnston and a brother Joe Corlew survive him.
Congratulations to Amy (McDuffee ëDLHS '93) and Lee Carlisle on the birth of their son, John Connor Carlisle on Aug. 16.
Congratulations to Emily and Scott Duke (DLHS '94) on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Ann Duke, on Aug. 7.
Margaret (Hill DLHS '86), and her husband, Ted Echols live in Warrenton, N.C. Margaret is a homemaker. Ted is owner of Cast Stone Systems. Their child is Edie, 1.
James Hobby (DLHS '88) and his wife, Avery, live in Arlington, Texas. James is a teacher with the Arlington School District. Avery is an accountant with Ernst & Young in Fort Worth, Texas. They have two children, Megan, 8, and Blake, 6.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Gaynell (Rambo DLHS '41) Moore who died September 13, Shelbyville, Tenn.
Allison Semanchik (DLHS'98) and Jason Edgley were married Aug. 22. The couple lives in Clarksville.
Lia Shoemaker (DLHS '97) and Jarrod Watson were married July 20. Lia is an accountant with Amsurg. Jarrod is an internal auditor with HCA. The couple lives in Nashville.
Congratulations to Kristen (Shulenberger DLHS '88) and Adrian Bendheim on the birth of their son, Ethan Adrian Bendheim, born July 16, Nashville.
Allison Tucker (DLHS '94) and Christopher Creasman were married July 20. Allison is employed with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Chris is employed with Garrison Services Co.
Laura Zachary and Edward Wildrick (DLHS '96) were married June 29. The couple lives in Memphis, Tenn.
In Memoriam
The Lipscomb University 'family' has been touched by these recent losses.
Jeffrey Peterson ('85) died Aug. 19. Survivors include his parents, George Peterson ('59, DLHS '55) and Janice (DeRossett x'61); a brother, Keith ('89), and a sister, Lesley (Peterson '87) Hudgins. This is a correction to the previous edition of Alumni News. We apologize for the error.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Elsie (Acuff '28) Fox on Nov. 22. Survivors include sons, Ted and John (x'61).
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Nelson Burton ('20), Nashville, on Nov. 5. Survivors include Nelson Lynch Burton, A. M. Burton II ('68) and Jackie (Burton '58) Spain. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Rosalie (Cato x'50) Kerr died Sept. 22 in Hartsville, Tenn. Survivors include sons John and Joe ; daughters Donna (Kerr) Bartley; Judy, and Jean; three grandchildren; and brothers Fred Cato and Earl Cato.
Owen David Cook (x'50) died Sept. 8, Nashville. A sister, Ruth Ann Cook; a niece and a nephew survive.
Wayne Cranford (x'61) died Aug. 5. Survivors include his wife; Mary; daughter, Robin Hancock; brothers, Herb, Thomas, Glenn and Dan; and sisters: Linda Cruse and Gayle Pewitt.
Dennis Dotson ('72), Oct. 9, Madison, Tenn. Survivors include his father, Will Dotson ('41); brother, Don; and sister, Diane ìDottyî Dotson ('82).
Lorene (Edmondson x'27) Hays died Nov. 7. Her husband, George Hays, preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Shirley Kenderdine and Gayle Hollingsworth; and a son, Don. Several grandchildren also survive.
Charles Ray (Chuck) Gamble Jr., Charlottesville, Va., died following an automobile accident Nov. 20. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Rebel Gamble, and a sister, Patricia ìPatî (Gamble '79) Armistead.
Melinda (Heflin '74) Groom died Oct. 13, Brentwood, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, Steve ('73); sons Jonathan (DLHS '01) and Aaron (DLHS '00); and parents, William Heflin (x'51) and Marilyn (Cook) Heflin.
Mary (Beacham x'54, DLHS '50) Hoyle, died Sept. 23, Warren, Ark. Her husband, William, survives.
Gary Hicks (x'70) died Nov. 29, Nashville. Survivors include his wife, Leanore (Treadelman '69), sons, Jeremy and Aaron; grandson, Coley; mother, Gracie; sister, Kim Brown; and a brother, Ron.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Matthew Hahn (x'84).
James Hudgins ('60) died Nov. 15. Survivors include his wife, Wilma (Armstrong '56) Hudgins; and children James Jr., Tim and Melanie (Hudgins) Hildebrandt.
Janice (Huey '71) Wagers died Aug. 8, Walled Lake, Mich. Survivors include her husband, Roy ('71), and son, Jason Wagers.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Sarah Jones ('42), Nashville, on Nov. 5. A brother, Sam (x'51, DLHS '47), Lebanon, Tenn, survives. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Karen (Kimbrough x'74, DLHS '70) Sanders on Dec. 8. Her husband, Truman, survives.
Van Neil Landrum (x'77) died Aug. 23. Survivors include his wife, LuAnn (Bush x'79) Landrum, daughter Katherine, and son Curtis, Nashville.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Judy (Clark x'66) Lewis, Olive Branch, Miss.
George Warren ìBudî Morris died Oct. 3. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Porch '40, DLHS '38); sons, Robert ('68) and Richard ('71); and daughter, Lynn (Morris '71) Mackenzie; sisters, Ruth (Morris '35, DLHS '33) Collins, Polly (Morris) Saywell, Martha 'Chick' (Morris '40, DLHS '38) Hammond; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mark Alan Navaree ('93) died Oct. 24, Maui, Hawaii. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Ola Mae of Englewood, Fla. A brother, Tarn, also survives.
Tony Paul ('94) died Oct. 19 in a farming accident. Survivors include his wife, Barbie; parents, Harry and Patsy; and sisters: Kim Thompson and Robin Raines.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of James Peal on Nov. 13, Dallas, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Marilynn (Hass '68) Peal; mother, Grace (Gowen '40) Peal; and sister, Louise (Peal '70) Thornberry.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Marvin Wallace Redd (x'40), Lewisburg, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of David Taylor Reeves (x'53), Ripley, Miss.
Jeff Roberson ('97) died Oct. 29. Survivors include his wife, Connie, and daughter Farrah Brooke; his mother, Dr. Linda Roberson, dean of the College of Natural & Applied Sciences at Lipscomb University; father, Edward C.; sister, Jamie Roberson ('00); and grandmother, Mrs. James Duke.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Dr. J.P. Sanders, (former Dean of David Lipscomb College), on Oct. 30. His wife, Gloria, survives.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Dan Segrest (x'49) on May 30, Meridianville, Ala.
Emma (Stanforth '29) Jordan died Sept. 12, Woodsfield, Ohio.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Margaret Tacker (x'49) Journey.
Marie (Tallmon '40) Wasson died Nov. 15, Nashville. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Woodrow ('37); and godchildren Susan White, R. Glenn Hammonds, Jr. Vera Hammonds and Nancy Hammonds.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of H. Fee Thomas ('26) on March 10.
Ben Waggoner (x'40) died Oct. 5. Survivors include his wife, Lynn; son, Benny; daughter, Jan (Waggoner) Shuxteau; grandchildren Justin and Avril Shuxteau; step-grandchildren Alex Devaiser, Danielle Hauptman and Eric Nelson; and a sister, Floy Toms. Two great-grandchildren also survive.
The Alumni Office was recently notified of the death of Louise (Winnett x'32) Baugus.