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<strong>ARCHES</strong><br />
<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
The Magazine of Tennessee Wesleyan College<br />
Celebrating<br />
Achievements<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> graduates dream big
Staying Connected<br />
A message from the President<br />
Dear <strong>TWC</strong> Family and Friends,<br />
Of all the many joys of working in higher education, nothing is more<br />
fulfilling for me than the week leading up to Commencement and<br />
its associated celebrations, pinnings, and end-of-the -year festivities.<br />
The excitement begins in April, soon after spring break, when the<br />
seniors begin the annual countdown of their eventual exodus into<br />
the “real world,” or for some, when they continue on to graduate<br />
school. This is a season filled with farewells and reflections on the<br />
memorable highs and lows of their four or more years at <strong>TWC</strong>.<br />
At Wesleyan, this season is bittersweet. We are jubilant for the<br />
tremendous promise that lies ahead for each of the graduates, but<br />
we are also sad to say farewell knowing it might be for the last<br />
time. The Class of <strong>2013</strong> brings to the world great enthusiasm and<br />
a sincere commitment to improve the conditions of others through<br />
their professions, churches, and community leadership.<br />
We hope upon hope that their lives have been forever touched by the exemplary teaching and mentoring they<br />
have encountered at <strong>TWC</strong>, and by the lasting connections that will bond them together for many years. It<br />
is these warm connections that will remain vivid when some of the more mundane details of their college<br />
experience begin to fade.<br />
I have come to realize that it is the strong community spirit that sets Wesleyan apart from many of the larger<br />
institutions in the area, and maintaining these connections has never been easier with the advent of Facebook<br />
and other social media. As I reflect on the Class of <strong>2013</strong>’s departure from <strong>TWC</strong>, I am reminded of the often<br />
quoted exchange between Piglet and Winnie-the-Pooh, “We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?’ asked Piglet.<br />
Even longer,’ Pooh answered.”<br />
While many years and many miles may come between Wesleyan alumni, I encourage each of you to reconnect<br />
with classmates and other <strong>TWC</strong> friends by joining us at the various alumni gatherings throughout the year, as<br />
well as at Homecoming in October. I hope to see you on campus soon.<br />
Many Blessings,<br />
Harley Knowles, Ed.D<br />
President
The Magazine of Tennessee Wesleyan College<br />
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Volume 13 | No. 2 | <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
4 | Commencement<br />
With 201 students graduating, this year’s<br />
Commencement celebration was the highlight<br />
of the 2012 - <strong>2013</strong> academic year.<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College adheres to the principles of equal education, employment<br />
opportunity, and participation in collegiate activities without regard to race, color, religion,<br />
national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability, or sexual orientation. This policy<br />
extends to all programs and activities supported by the college.<br />
7 | Faculty Perspective<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> Chaplain Dr. Chris Dover, <strong>2013</strong> Exemplary Teacher<br />
Award Recipient, shares his perspective on adapting to<br />
students’ changing views of religion.<br />
9 | Costa Rica Mission Trip<br />
For a group of <strong>TWC</strong> students, faculty and staff members,<br />
this year’s spring break meant leaving studying and work<br />
behind to travel to Costa Rica to perform mission work.<br />
10 | Breakfast Club<br />
Every month four 1950’s <strong>TWC</strong> alumni and one friend of<br />
the college meet for breakfast and fellowship, reminiscing<br />
about their time at Tennessee Wesleyan.<br />
12 | Accomplishments in Athletics<br />
Conference wins, awards, and signing professional<br />
contracts, the Wesleyan Bulldogs had an all-around<br />
stellar athletic year.<br />
18 | National Honor Roll for Community Service<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> was named to the <strong>2013</strong> President’s Higher Education<br />
Community Service Honor Roll, a designation that is the highest<br />
honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to<br />
volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.<br />
20 | Nursing Grads Start PhD Programs<br />
Two recent <strong>TWC</strong> Fort Sanders nursing alumni have entered into<br />
doctorate nursing programs at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College is a comprehensive, private liberal<br />
arts institution affiliated with the Holston Conference of the<br />
United Methodist Church.
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Celebrating Achievements<br />
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ream big said Congressman Chuck Fleischmann at<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College’s 156th Commencement.<br />
“From Potential to Success” was the topic of the <strong>TWC</strong><br />
Keynote Address Speaker and U.S. Representative of the 3rd<br />
Congressional District of Tennessee.<br />
“Always strive to improve,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to ask for<br />
help from other people and don’t be afraid to help other people.<br />
Dream big. When those opportunities come up, when they face<br />
you all, if you’re not dreaming big, you will miss them.”<br />
<strong>TWC</strong>’s celebration of its 156th Commencement spanned three<br />
days and three major events. With 201 students graduating,<br />
this year’s Commencement celebration was the highlight of the<br />
2012 - <strong>2013</strong> academic year.<br />
Receiving their pins at a Thursday evening service at Cokesbury<br />
United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn., more than 60<br />
nursing students graduating with their Bachelor of Science<br />
in Nursing from Tennessee Wesleyan’s Fort Sanders Nursing<br />
Department were cheered on by proud family members and friends.<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> graduates dream big<br />
“It is my charge to you, <strong>TWC</strong> Nursing Class of <strong>2013</strong>, to never<br />
forget what you have learned, to always be confident in yourself,<br />
and to go out into the nursing world, providing the best patient<br />
care possible,” said Mallory Dietz, who gave the student address<br />
at the ceremony.<br />
All 201 new graduates gathered together at Friday’s Baccalaureate<br />
service in <strong>TWC</strong>’s Townsend Memorial Hall to enjoy fellowship<br />
and words of assurance and affirmation from special guest speakers.<br />
“I encourage you to make an impact,” said Reverend Joe Green,<br />
the Cleveland District Superintendent for the United Methodist<br />
Church. “Let your lives be carbonated with the Spirit and let<br />
God not only work within you but also through you.”<br />
Saturday’s 156th Commencement was held in McMinn County<br />
High School’s gymnasium because of inclement weather and was<br />
a celebration of the academic achievements of its <strong>2013</strong> graduates.<br />
In addition to Congressman Fleischmann’s keynote address,<br />
remarks were also given by graduating Senior Salama Lumbasio,<br />
a <strong>TWC</strong> biology major and chemistry minor who will spend three<br />
months of her summer shadowing doctors and participating in<br />
Vanderbilt’s clinical research program.<br />
“It has been said that to whom much is given,<br />
much is expected,” said Lumbasio. “My<br />
hope is that we do not use the opportunities<br />
our education has provided us for the soul<br />
purpose of living a comfortable, complacent<br />
life. Outside of <strong>TWC</strong>, there are problems to be<br />
solved and people to be helped.<br />
“We highly capable citizens of the world<br />
are responsible for achieving these<br />
noble goals. Because if we neglect<br />
these sacred duties then the pressing<br />
issues facing humanity today<br />
are not met. If we do however,<br />
dedicate our success not just to<br />
our own well-being but also for<br />
that of others, especially those<br />
less fortunate, then our future<br />
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Townsend Awards<br />
Michael Hicks and Tara Bugg<br />
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The Harry Steadman Award<br />
Rev. Dennie Humphreys<br />
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The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award<br />
Paul Willson (pictured left)<br />
The Mary Mildred Sullivan Award<br />
Dr. Amy Sullins (pictured right)<br />
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The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award<br />
Drew Barton (pictured left)<br />
The Mary Mildred Sullivan Award<br />
Sydney Varajon (pictured right)<br />
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The Athens Area Chamber<br />
of Commerce Awards<br />
Ashley Waddle (pictured left)<br />
Michael Howard (pictured right)<br />
“Always strive to improve. Don’t<br />
be afraid to ask for help from<br />
other people and don’t be afraid<br />
to help other people. Dream<br />
big. When those opportunities<br />
come up, when they face you<br />
all, if you’re not dreaming big,<br />
you will miss them.”<br />
Congressman Chuck<br />
Fleischmann<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> celebrates 1953 & 1963<br />
Golden Anniversary Reunion<br />
As a part of the college’s 156th Commencement celebrati ons, Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College held a Golden Anniversary Reunion Dinner for the classes of<br />
1953 and 1963. Just under 30 alumni and their guests gathered in Sherman Hall’s<br />
Glenn Lowe Dining Room for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun. The alumni<br />
reminisced about their ti me at Tennessee Wesleyan and were honored with a<br />
commemorati ve diploma and gift . A<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> students, faculty, staff<br />
honored at Honors Convocation on<br />
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Tennessee Wesleyan College students, faculty,<br />
and staff recently gathered in Townsend<br />
Memorial Hall to celebrate academic<br />
achievement, hard work, and dedicati on from<br />
the 2012-<strong>2013</strong> academic year. President<br />
Harley Knowles and <strong>TWC</strong> faculty and staff<br />
members presented more than 100 awards<br />
recognizing individuals on campus<br />
who have exceeded expectati ons and<br />
excelled in their work at the college. A
The Faculty Perspective<br />
Rev. Dr. Chris Dover<br />
In the late 19th century there were some 13,000 companies in America involved with the horse-drawn carriage (buggy) industry. When<br />
challenged by the emergence of the internal combustion engine, they were forced to answer the question, “What is my business?”<br />
While nearly every one of them answered, “We’re in the buggy business,” Henry Ford answered, “We’re in the transportation business,” and<br />
founded the Detroit Automobile Company in 1899. This question is still true for us today – “What is our business here at <strong>TWC</strong>?”<br />
Phyllis Tickle, in her book The Great Emergence, suggests that about every five hundred years the existing structures of institutional<br />
Christianity become stale, and a new, more vital type of Christianity emerges, and that the Church is overdue for another significant<br />
change, marking the beginning of the Postmodern Age. Evidence for this can be found in the increasing numbers of young Americans<br />
who are ‘spiritual, but not religious.’ Having grown up in a multi-cultural, multi-religious, ‘wired’ world, in which they have been exposed<br />
to myriad cultures and religions, many of this generation have simply shrugged off God, religion, heaven, and the search for meaning, and<br />
don’t identify themselves as being on any type of ‘spiritual path.’ They are much less likely to focus on whether a religion is ‘true’ or not,<br />
but rather on whether a certain spiritual practice makes them better people – more loving, less angry. They are best exhibited, perhaps,<br />
by the rise of the ‘Nones.’ In 1990, 8 percent identified themselves as having ‘no religious identity’, but by 2008 this number had risen to<br />
15 percent. Among young people, this number easily reaches the 25 percent mark.<br />
Though not every current student at <strong>TWC</strong> is from this age group or has this mindset, all of the current and<br />
future students will spend their adult lives in the context of this emerging society and worldview. As<br />
Brian McLaren has stated, “If you have a new world, you need a new church. . . You have a new<br />
world.” Perhaps we need to imitate Henry Ford and begin reading the ‘book’ of the emerging<br />
culture, in order to prepare servant-leaders that are best equipped to serve this new world. To<br />
do so, I would suggest that the following ‘best practices’ are vital for our work at <strong>TWC</strong>:<br />
• We need to remember that our God, who is constantly seeking the least, the last, and the lost,<br />
is neither ‘waging war’ against, nor ‘washing his hands’ of this emerging generation. Rather,<br />
He is already actively engaging them, designing a Church which is appropriate to their unique<br />
context and circumstances, and is inviting us to join him in ministry to and with them.<br />
• Joining God in ministry to and with the emerging generation demands that we think and act<br />
as 21st-century missionaries. Rather than simply ‘circling the wagons’ in order to protect what is<br />
being threatened by this ongoing cultural change, we need to think like the early church, and<br />
to do (in new and fresh ways) what they did - proactively engaging their larger culture<br />
with the timeless message of Jesus Christ. “Gimme’ that old time religion” may be an<br />
appropriate phrase for this needed return to ‘vintage Christianity,’ as our present<br />
culture is strikingly similar to the larger pagan culture of the early church!<br />
• This call of God to reach the new generation also demands that we break<br />
through the ‘Christian bubble’ that surrounds many of us. While Paul says<br />
in 1 Corinthians 9:22 that he has “become all things to all people so<br />
that by all possible means I might save some,” most of us have few, if<br />
any, significant relationships with persons outside of our ‘bubble’ of<br />
Christian friends and associates. God often will bring the ‘mission<br />
field’ to us, if we will learn to recognize our opportunities. A<br />
Congratulations Dr. Chris Dover<br />
Exemplary Teacher Award Recipient<br />
Dr. Chris Dover was selected as an Exemplary Teacher Award recipient for <strong>2013</strong> by the United Methodist<br />
Church General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. He was selected based on his exemplary teaching,<br />
service to students beyond the classroom, and commitment to values-centered education. He is among<br />
approximately 10 honorees chosen from the more than 100 United Methodist colleges www.twcnet.edu or universities. 7<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> graduates fi rst fi ve nurses<br />
from new Online RN to BSN program<br />
ennessee Wesleyan College’s Fort Sanders Nursing level that has broadened to not only incorporate incorporate the values and<br />
Department has graduated its inaugural class from its responsibilities of excellent bedside care for patients, but also<br />
Online RN to BSN program. Mirroring the college’s traditional leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of<br />
RN to BSN program which has been educating new nurses for the whole of the organization and how I, as a single person, can<br />
nearly a decade, the Online RN to BSN was introduced this past impact the nursing profession.”<br />
year and is the college’s first online degree, designed to offer a<br />
flexible schedule specifically for registered nurses returning to A mix of online coursework and valuable training in clinical<br />
school to obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing.<br />
settings, the five inaugural graduates chose <strong>TWC</strong>’s Online RN<br />
to BSN program because of its structure to accommodate nursing<br />
students who are already working and are looking to continue<br />
their education while maintaining their career responsibilities.<br />
Teresa Arms, Rebecca Barnum, Dawn Cunningham, Krista<br />
Henderson, and Teresa Sikes worked alongside and were educated<br />
by <strong>TWC</strong>’s experienced nursing faculty, achieving their Bachelor<br />
of Science in Nursing degrees in a year’s time.<br />
“This program has definitely helped me grow as a nurse,” said<br />
Henderson, who gained an understanding of the organizational<br />
structure of hospitals and healthcare during her Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan studies.<br />
“As a new BSN graduate, I am able to see the ‘bigger picture’<br />
now when management comes to us nurses with a change.<br />
<strong>TWC</strong>’s BSN program has helped me gain a lot of confidence in<br />
my profession. My philosophy of nursing has evolved to a higher<br />
From Left to Right: <strong>TWC</strong> Associate Professor of Nursing<br />
Lisa Kirkland with graduates Teresa Sikes, Krista Henderson,<br />
Teresa Arms, Dawn Cunningham, Rebecca Barnum,<br />
and <strong>TWC</strong> President Dr. Harley Knowles.<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> faculty, staff volunteer<br />
for United Way’s Day of Caring<br />
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ennessee Wesleyan College is an institution that believes<br />
in the power of servant leadership. The college’s faculty<br />
and staff members continuously mentor their students to be<br />
servant leaders, and hope that leading by example will inspire<br />
them. Annually participating in United Way for McMinn and<br />
Meigs Counties’ Day of Caring, <strong>TWC</strong> faculty and staff volunteer<br />
their time to paint, repair, clean and do landscaping for United<br />
Way partner agencies’ facilities that might not have the time,<br />
manpower, or funds to accomplish renovations on their own.<br />
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“I watched these nurses grow both personally and professionally<br />
during the RN to BSN program,” Lisa Kirkland, <strong>TWC</strong> associate<br />
professor of nursing and faculty advisor for the Online RN to<br />
BSN students.<br />
“The quality and depth of their online discussions changed as<br />
they ventured into new territory both in the online classroom<br />
and clinical experiences. I am pleased to hear two of the nurses<br />
are already moving into administrative roles with their respective<br />
employers and some of them are even discussion continuing their<br />
education beyond the BSN.”<br />
Advancement in her career is what made Cunningham enroll in<br />
<strong>TWC</strong>’s Online RN to BSN program.<br />
“Because of this program, I have moved into a different role<br />
professionally, a management role that I would not have been<br />
qualified for had I not started this program,” said Cunningham,<br />
who has been promoted to the Joint and Spine Coordinator at<br />
Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. “Obtaining my<br />
BSN has expanded my career and I couldn’t be more pleased with<br />
my experience at Tennessee Wesleyan.”<br />
For more information on <strong>TWC</strong>’s Fort Sanders Nursing<br />
Department and the Online RN to BSN program, contact Nancy<br />
Ferguson, admissions coordinator for the nursing department, at<br />
865-777-5100 or by email at nferguson@twcnet.edu. A<br />
“The United Way Day<br />
of Caring reminds the<br />
community that, while<br />
financial support is crucial<br />
to the survival of many of our local community partner agencies,<br />
community volunteer support is a vital piece of successful<br />
operation,” said Mandie Thacker Beeler, <strong>TWC</strong> director of the<br />
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Students travel to Costa Rica<br />
for spring break mission trip<br />
For a group of Tennessee Wesleyan College students, faculty,<br />
and staff members, this year’s spring break meant leaving<br />
studying and work behind to travel to Costa Rica to perform<br />
mission work with missionaries Reverend Marion and Mary Woods<br />
at the Centro Rural Methodista Center in Ciudad Quesada. From<br />
March 4 to March 10, <strong>TWC</strong> students Meagen Akins, Alyssa<br />
Blackwood, Tara Bugg, Trey Clendenen, Justin Walker, and<br />
Sydney Varajon worked alongside <strong>TWC</strong>’s Reverend Dr. Chris<br />
Dover, Dr. Nancy Gregg, Dr. Scott Mashburn, and volunteer<br />
Duane Gregg.<br />
“This trip provided many opportunities<br />
for growth, both personal and<br />
spiritual,” said Sydney Varajon, a<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> senior with an individualized<br />
major in pre-seminary and art.<br />
“Throughout the week, we were urged<br />
out of our comfort zones to better<br />
serve. Each member of the team was<br />
able to use their gifts, and many were<br />
even surprised to discover new talents<br />
they did not know they had.”<br />
While in Costa Rica, the <strong>TWC</strong> team held Bible School activities<br />
for 300 students in Santa Rosa and Linda Vista public schools,<br />
in Colegio Methodista (a Methodist-related private school), and<br />
in the indigenous Maleku Village of Tonjibe. The students led<br />
music, stories, crafts, and games for children, teachers, and parents,<br />
developing close relationships with the Costa Rican natives that<br />
they encountered throughout their six day stay.<br />
“Costa Rica was one of the greatest experiences<br />
of my life,” said Trey Clendenen, a <strong>TWC</strong><br />
freshman majoring in secondary education with a<br />
concentration in history. “Seeing God’s love through<br />
smiles and laughter will be a memory that lasts<br />
forever. I will always remember remember the little little girl<br />
from from Tonjibe that kissed kissed me on on the cheek.”<br />
One of the most popular activities that the students led on their<br />
mission trip was soccer, or futboll, as it is called in Costa Rica.<br />
Donations of balls and equipment from <strong>TWC</strong> soccer coaches and<br />
community members enabled the <strong>TWC</strong> mission team to take<br />
equipment that was given to the schools for future use. Craft times<br />
were also a popular activity led by the mission team and were<br />
made possible by materials donated by <strong>TWC</strong> students and staff<br />
members. Parents and teachers participated in the craft projects<br />
with the children.<br />
“We were all so blessed to work with the<br />
children and families we met,” said Alyssa<br />
Blackwood, a <strong>TWC</strong> freshman majoring in<br />
secondary education with a concentration<br />
in science. “Their welcoming hearts<br />
made performing our Bible School<br />
activities with them much easier and I<br />
think at the end of the trip, we probably<br />
benefited more from the opportunity to<br />
spend time with them than they did with<br />
us. It was truly a learning experience and<br />
was completely life-changing.”<br />
Mission work during fall and spring break trips has become an<br />
annual opportunity that Tennessee Wesleyan makes available to<br />
its students. Servant leadership and performing local and global<br />
community service are cornerstones of a <strong>TWC</strong> education.<br />
“This was my first mission trip and my first time out of the United<br />
States, and it could not have been a better experience,” said<br />
Meagen Akins, Akins, a <strong>TWC</strong> senior majoring majoring in business administration<br />
and professional accountancy and marketing.<br />
“I learned a lot about myself through this trip and<br />
also a lot about those in the group I travelled<br />
with. I am so grateful to Tennessee Wesleyan<br />
for encouraging its its students to take part in<br />
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e Breakf t Club<br />
Frats, Fun & Friendship<br />
ne Thursday morning every month, four Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College alumni and one friend of the college<br />
drive from various parts of East Tennessee to meet for breakfast<br />
and fellowship at the Campbell Station Road Cracker Barrel in<br />
Knoxville, Tenn.<br />
Charley Seepe ’57, Ed Deal ’58, Bill Hicks ’60, and Paul Watkins<br />
’54/’57 are a four-man self-proclaimed <strong>TWC</strong> group called “The<br />
Frats,” a group that made memories of a lifetime during their years<br />
at Tennessee Wesleyan College in the 1950’s.<br />
“We just had such a good relationship with one another in school,”<br />
said Seepe. “We’ve kept in touch all these years.”<br />
Organized almost a decade ago, the monthly “Frats Breakfast”<br />
allows Seepe, Deal, Hicks, and Watkins time to catch up and<br />
reminisce about their time as football players, theater artists, and<br />
singers in Jack Houts’ choir.<br />
“Jack Houts and the <strong>TWC</strong> choir was the center of our life at<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan,” said Hicks, who remembers often<br />
eating breakfast with his “Frat” buddies at Houts’ house<br />
before classes started for the day. “Houts and the other<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> faculty were like family to us. It was a special<br />
educational experience that I know I could never have<br />
gotten anywhere else.”<br />
From breakfasts in the ‘50s at Houts’ house<br />
to breakfasts today at Cracker Barrel with<br />
their monthly server Dawn who keeps the<br />
gravy flowing, the four “Frats” also have<br />
another special person that they associate<br />
their meals with.<br />
Burkette Witt, who served the “Frats” at the Slop Shop in the<br />
‘50s, has been joining the monthly “Frats Breakfast” for the past<br />
couple of years. Witt’s friendship with the “Frats” started when<br />
the boys would come into his Slop Shop for lunch or dinner, often<br />
having to put their meals on the Slop Shop tab until their parents<br />
could give them their weekly allowances.<br />
“Those were the best boys to cook for,” said Witt, whose legacy at<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan is second to none.<br />
Although it’s been nearly five decades since the four “Frats” and Witt<br />
were at the college, Tennessee Wesleyan continues to be a driving<br />
force in their lives. Every year they attend <strong>TWC</strong>’s Homecoming<br />
and have been faithful workers and officers<br />
in the college’s alumni association. Some<br />
have seen their <strong>TWC</strong> legacy continue<br />
on in their children who have attended<br />
the college.<br />
“For us, Tennessee Wesleyan<br />
College is a second home,” said<br />
Deal. “<strong>TWC</strong> is what brought all<br />
of us together. Our Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan extended family is<br />
something we will always<br />
cherish.” A
Gifts at Work<br />
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Generous donations make impact<br />
his past year, Tennessee Wesleyan College was blessed with the<br />
opportunity to upgrade several classrooms because of the generosity of<br />
some special friends. The college wishes to say “Thank you!” for the following<br />
recent improvements:<br />
• Mrs. Ann Gass and her son, Barry, recently made a gift in memory of Dr.<br />
Marvin B. Gass to enhance technology and furnishings in The Marvin<br />
B. Gass Suite, which houses classrooms and faculty offices for <strong>TWC</strong>’s<br />
Department of Education.<br />
• The Jack Houts Choir Room in Sherman Fine Arts Center received significant<br />
technology and sound additions as a result of gifts from alumni and friends to<br />
the Jack Houts restricted fund.<br />
• Elliott Hall, which houses our business department and art studio, received<br />
significant technology improvements thanks to a generous gift from Mrs.<br />
Ginny Elliott.<br />
• Banfield-Durham Hall Classroom 201 received enhancements and was<br />
named the Ms. Lynn Gylani Classroom at a dedication by the <strong>TWC</strong> Board of<br />
Trustees. Ms. Lynn Gylani was a Spanish and French professor who taught at<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan for 13 years.<br />
• Rob and Debbie Mayfield recently made a commitment to renovate another<br />
classroom in Banfield-Durham in memory/honor of Drs. Thomas and Regenia<br />
Mayfield and in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Anderson.<br />
We are so appreciative of the support to make these enhancements a reality.<br />
It is vital that we continuously work to improve our classroom to create a<br />
cutting-edge learning environment for our students. We are actively<br />
seeking the support to enhance five additional Banfield-Durham Hall<br />
classrooms. If you are interested in partnering with <strong>TWC</strong> to enhance<br />
these classrooms, please contact Randy L. Nelson, Chief Advancement<br />
Officer, at 423.746.5330 or advancement@twcnet.edu. A<br />
President Dr. Harley Knowles speaks<br />
at the Ms. Lynn Gylani Classroom dedication.<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College students say “Thank you!” to the Gass<br />
family for their enhancements to The Marvin B. Gass Suite.<br />
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Fall 2012<br />
Men’s Soccer<br />
The Bulldogs won the 2012 Appalachian Athleti c Conference Men’s Soccer<br />
Tournament ti tle by defeati ng Virginia Intermont, 5-0 in the fi nal game of the<br />
tournament. With the win, Tennessee Wesleyan advanced to the NAIA Men’s<br />
Soccer Nati onal Tournament Opening Round. Luke Winter earned Tournament<br />
MVP honors as he tallied fi ve goals and two assists in the three tournament<br />
games. John Carrier, Josh Simnett , and Luke Winter were named to the All-<br />
Conference fi rst team. Martyn Freestone and Danny Smith were named to the<br />
All-Conference 2nd team. Daniel Cardona and Ben Wilks were named to the<br />
All-Conference 3rd team. Two former Bulldogs and one current Bulldog will be<br />
playing for the Chatt anooga Football Club.<br />
Winter <strong>2013</strong><br />
Men’s Basketball<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan won 75-69 over Bryan College in the fi nal game of the<br />
AAC championship to make a return trip to the NAIA Nati onal Tournament.<br />
Zamarius McLendon was named the All-Tournament MVP. Also named to the<br />
AAC All-Tournament Team was E’Jay Ward, Desmond Crisp, and Matt Harper.<br />
E’Jay Ward was named to the NAIA All-American 3rd Team, named AAC Player<br />
of the Year, AAC Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference 1st team, and<br />
All-Defensive Team. Desmond Crisp received All-American Honorable Menti on<br />
honors as well as was named to the All-Conference First Team. Coach Poe was<br />
named AAC-Coach of the Year. Zamarius McClendon was named to the All-<br />
Conference 2nd team while Tyler Burse was named to All-Conference 3rd team.<br />
Spring <strong>2013</strong><br />
Baseball<br />
With a 20-3 conference record, Tennessee Wesleyan won their 18th<br />
regular season ti tle. The Bulldog baseball team won the AAC Conference<br />
Championship for the 7th year in a row with a 10-1 win over Virginia Intermont.<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan advanced to the NAIA Opening Round Kingsport Bracket<br />
where they were defeated in the fi nal game 4-3 in 19 innings. Jake Stone was<br />
named the AAC Player of the Year and Jarrod Jameson was named the AAC<br />
Pitcher of the year. Wes Minton was named the Tournament MVP. Billy Berry<br />
was named the AAC Coach of the Year.<br />
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Accomplishments in<br />
Athletics<br />
Other Athletic<br />
Accomplishments<br />
Robbiccaa Williams and Joseph<br />
Mullen qualifi ed for NAIA Nati onal<br />
Championship in Cross Country<br />
Women’s Basketball team named<br />
AAC Champions of Character Team<br />
In the fi rst year of Track at <strong>TWC</strong>,<br />
Lady Bulldogs won the AAC Title<br />
Hilary Cheruiyot qualifi ed for the<br />
NAIA Nati onal Championship in<br />
Track for the Marathon
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he 2012 Tennessee Wesleyan College NAIA Baseball<br />
World Series Champions were recently inducted as the<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Male Amateur Team of the Year into the Tennessee Sports<br />
Hall of Fame. Winning the NAIA World Series in 2012, it was<br />
the <strong>TWC</strong>’s men’s baseball team’s third consecutive appearance at<br />
the NAIA World Series, and first ever National Championship<br />
for the college.<br />
“Our baseball team being selected by the Tennessee Sports<br />
Hall of Fame as the <strong>2013</strong> Male Amateur Team of the Year was<br />
a tremendous honor and final accolade to be bestowed on our<br />
national championship season,” said Donny Mayfield, <strong>TWC</strong><br />
director of athletics.<br />
“It was a great experience being honored in Nashville the same<br />
night that many great coaches, athletes, and entertainers, such<br />
as Leonard Hamilton, Frank Wycheck, Anfernee Hardaway,<br />
and Vince Gill, were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall<br />
of Fame.”<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan qualified for the 2012 NAIA National<br />
Tournament by winning their 11th straight Appalachian Athletic<br />
Conference Championship and advancing to the World Series by<br />
winning the National Tournament Opening Round Kingsport,<br />
Tenn., bracket. <strong>TWC</strong> set a World Series record for homeruns<br />
F For<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> baseball champions inducted<br />
into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame<br />
“Winning the Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy two years in a<br />
row was a great accomplishment for <strong>TWC</strong> athletics,” said Donny<br />
Mayfield, <strong>TWC</strong> director of athletics. “This trophy is a reflection<br />
of the hard work and dedication our student athletes and coaches<br />
put into their respective sports to maintain a competitive edge<br />
within our conference.”<br />
Throughout each year, colleges and universities within the AAC,<br />
an affiliated conference within the National Association of<br />
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), compete in 15 sports including<br />
baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball,<br />
tennis, track and field, and volleyball for women. The All-<br />
Sports Trophy is awarded through a point system based on<br />
where AAC teams finish in each sport’s regular season and<br />
Conference Championship Tournaments/Meets. Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan won this year’s All-Sports Trophy with 800 points.<br />
by a team at 17 and tournament MVP Jordan Guida set a World<br />
Series record for individual homeruns at 7.<br />
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization<br />
dedicated to the preservation of Tennessee’s sports heritage<br />
while honoring the contributions of legendary individuals<br />
and teams that have significant ties to the state. Through this<br />
mission, they recognize the positive attributes of their inductees<br />
such as hard work, team work, dedication, focus, and how these<br />
attributes are needed to achieve success in life. A<br />
Donny Mayfield accepts the Hall of Fame award<br />
on behalf of <strong>TWC</strong>.<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> athletics, student win AAC awards<br />
or the second year in a row, Tennessee Wesleyan College has In In addition addition to to <strong>TWC</strong>’s All-Sports All-Sports win, Kimberly Key, a <strong>TWC</strong><br />
been awarded the Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy, being junior on the women’s soccer team, was awarded the 2012-<strong>2013</strong><br />
honored for having the most successful Appalachian Athletic Female Champions of Character Award, an annual AAC award<br />
Conference athletics program of the year.<br />
given to a student-athlete whose greatest success and attributes<br />
are humbly displayed through personal character and exemplify<br />
the core qualities of the program.<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College junior and women’s soccer<br />
player Kimberly Key accepts the AAC 2012-<strong>2013</strong><br />
Female Champions of Character Award.<br />
“I try to be a leader on and off the field,” said Key, who has proven<br />
through her on- and off-campus volunteering to be a strong<br />
servant leader at Tennessee Wesleyan. “It is a big achievement<br />
and I felt privileged to receive this award. I love representing my<br />
school and helping both my school and my community.” A<br />
Donny Mayfield accepts the AAC Duard<br />
Walker Walker All-Sports All-Sports Trophy Trophy on on behalf behalf of of <strong>TWC</strong>. <strong>TWC</strong>.<br />
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Four <strong>TWC</strong> baseball players sign<br />
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS<br />
Michael Carballo<br />
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Jake Stone<br />
ennessee Wesleyan College recently had four<br />
baseball players sign professional contracts to<br />
continue their career. Three Bulldogs were drafted<br />
with the fourth signing as a free agent. Michael<br />
Carballo, a <strong>TWC</strong> center fielder, was drafted by<br />
the Chicago White Sox; AAC Player of the Year<br />
Jake Stone, a <strong>TWC</strong> first baseman, by the St. Louis<br />
Cardinals; and Justin Sprenger, a <strong>TWC</strong> right-handed<br />
pitcher, by the Texas Rangers. Corey Rhoney, a<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> right-handed pitcher, signed with the Kansas<br />
City Royals as a free agent.<br />
All four players helped to lead <strong>TWC</strong> to another<br />
successful season. Carballo saw limited action,<br />
appearing in 19 games and batting .167 with two<br />
doubles, a home run, and seven RBIs.<br />
Stone led the Bulldogs with a .361 average to go along<br />
with his 20 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, and<br />
51 RBIs. He scored 43 runs and had a .445 on-base<br />
percentage. Stone was also named to the NAIA All-<br />
America second team.<br />
Sprenger was one of Tennessee Wesleyan’s top arms<br />
out of the bullpen as he made 22 appearances with only<br />
one start. He posted a 1-2 record with a 3.41 ERA. In<br />
31.2 innings of work, he struck out 36.<br />
Rhoney compiled 91 innings posting a 9-0 record with<br />
an ERA of 2.67. He had 77 strikeouts.<br />
“We lost some great players, but I’m proud of these<br />
four and look forward to seeing their baseball careers<br />
continue at the next level,” said <strong>TWC</strong> Head Baseball<br />
Coach Billy Berry.<br />
This year Tennessee Wesleyan won both the regularseason<br />
and tournament championships and was the No.<br />
1 seed in the NAIA National Championship Opening<br />
Round - Kingsport Bracket. The Bulldogs finished with<br />
a 45-18 overall record and 20-3 AAC mark. A<br />
Justin Sprenger Corey Rhoney<br />
Round - Kingsport Bracket. The Bulldogs finished with<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> BASEBALL<br />
2012 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Scholarship<br />
Supporting Student Excellence<br />
To sustain an environment of inclusive excellence, the college must<br />
provide need-based and merit-based scholarships and funding for<br />
undergraduate and graduate programs and other co-curricular<br />
learning opportuniti es. Initi ati ves such as the establishment of<br />
named annual and endowed academic scholarships, athleti c<br />
scholarships and endowed disti nguished professorships<br />
and chairs help att ract the best and brightest to Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College and changes lives forever.<br />
If you would like to explore how you can honor a loved<br />
one or leave a personal legacy with your gift to Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College, please contact the Advancement<br />
Offi ce either by phone at 423.746.5330 or email at<br />
advancement@twcnet.edu.<br />
“Scholarships provided me with the<br />
opportunity to att end a college of my<br />
choice and allowed me the chance<br />
to focus on my major rather than<br />
working part-ti me jobs to pay<br />
for tuiti on.”<br />
Jazmine Mcclendon, age 20<br />
Junior, nursing<br />
Randy L. Nelson<br />
Chief Advancement Offi cer<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College<br />
204 East College Street | Athens, TN 37303<br />
Email: rnelson@twcnet.edu | Offi ce: 423.746.5330<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> baseball reception<br />
celebrates facility<br />
renovations<br />
T ennessee Wesleyan College recently held a baseball<br />
reception for donors who have contributed to the college’s<br />
baseball team with donations and field renovations throughout the<br />
past year.<br />
Recent renovations to the college’s baseball facilities include<br />
adding a covered practice hitting facility and a new windscreen for<br />
the outfield fence, as well as a renovated clubhouse which is where<br />
the coaches’ offices and a lounge area are located. The clubhouse<br />
renovation includes new carpet, paint, and furniture for the lounge.<br />
The college’s locker room also received a fresh coat of paint.<br />
“This reception was all about fellowship and celebration,” said<br />
Donny Mayfield, <strong>TWC</strong> director of athletics.<br />
The early afternoon gathering brought <strong>TWC</strong> donors and friends of<br />
the college together to take a look at all that had been accomplished<br />
during the past year.<br />
“I am continuously impressed with the beauty that Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan’s campus holds,” said Regenia Mayfield, a <strong>TWC</strong> alumna<br />
who has always shown tremendous support for <strong>TWC</strong> and its<br />
athletics department.<br />
“Winning the national championship has gotten people interested<br />
in <strong>TWC</strong> baseball and athletics. I want everyone to know that<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan is an exceptional school with a thriving<br />
academic environment and state-of-the art facilities. Those who<br />
can contribute to that environment should and I couldn’t be more<br />
proud of those who show Wesleyan continued support.” A<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> <strong>TWC</strong> Alumnus Alumnus and and Board Board of of<br />
Trustees Trustees Member Member Buddy Buddy Liner. Liner.<br />
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<strong>TWC</strong> Alumna Regenia Mayfield and Billy<br />
Berry Head Baseball Coach.<br />
Master of Science<br />
in Curriculum Leadership<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College’s Master<br />
of Science in Curriculum Leadership is<br />
a graduate program that is designed<br />
to train future academic leaders, who<br />
will be competent professionals,<br />
service-oriented individuals and<br />
refl ecti ve practi ti oners.<br />
This 15-month, 30-hour degree can<br />
be completed in four semesters, with<br />
all degree classes being off ered in the<br />
aft ernoon and evening hours, with some<br />
online opti ons included.<br />
Developed as <strong>TWC</strong>’s fi rst Master’s program,<br />
the M.S. in Curriculum Leadership has<br />
been designed with a broad range of<br />
learning opportuniti es and will provide the<br />
foundati on, skills and knowledge necessary<br />
for students to succeed as curricular<br />
leaders and to pursue both academic and<br />
other leadership prospects.
Junior Casey Cooper named<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Newman Civic Fellow<br />
T<br />
ennessee Wesleyan College Junior Casey Cooper is one<br />
of 181 students from 36 states who have been recognized<br />
as <strong>2013</strong> Newman Civic Fellows. Newman Civic Fellows are<br />
student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding<br />
solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the<br />
country. Cooper’s recognition comes from Campus Compact,<br />
a national coalition of almost 1,200 college and university<br />
presidents who are committed to fulfilling the public purposes of<br />
higher education.<br />
“In the three years that Casey has been at Tennessee Wesleyan,<br />
he has made a lasting impact,” said Dr. Harley Knowles, <strong>TWC</strong><br />
president. “He is a known leader on our campus and within our<br />
community, having logged more than 250 hours of service since<br />
enrolling at Tennessee Wesleyan in 2010.”<br />
A special education major, Cooper has served as a <strong>TWC</strong> First-<br />
Year Experience Peer Leader which allowed him to assist firstyear<br />
students’ transition to college, as well as help him prepare<br />
for a career in education. Cooper has also volunteered as a tutor<br />
in the <strong>TWC</strong> Academic Success Center and has served at Athens<br />
City Middle School, Morning Pointe Assisted Living Residence<br />
and the local American Legion Post.<br />
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his summer Dr. Jerry Jackson joined the Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College staff, fulfilling the role of Vice<br />
President for Enrollment and Communications. Jackson<br />
has served for the last eight years as the Vice President for<br />
Enrollment at Union College in Barbourville, Ky., where he<br />
has overseen enrollment in the college’s undergraduate and<br />
graduate programs.<br />
“Dr. Jackson has shown tremendous leadership at Union and I<br />
couldn’t be more thrilled that he has chosen to join the Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan family,” said Dr. Harley Knowles, <strong>TWC</strong> president.<br />
Before his tenure at Union College, Jackson directed his own<br />
public relations consulting practice for 12 years and has held<br />
various positions on Kentucky’s Knox County Board of Education.<br />
“Great things are happening at Tennessee Wesleyan College<br />
and I am thankful Dr. Knowles extended this offer to be part of<br />
his administration,” said Jackson. “The warmth and character<br />
of the administration, faculty, staff, and students at Wesleyan<br />
solidified my decision. I am extremely excited and humbled to<br />
join the <strong>TWC</strong> family.”<br />
Cooper also helped lead the<br />
implementation of an alternative<br />
break initiative by joining<br />
classmates on a fall break trip to<br />
Heifer International Ranch in<br />
Perryville, Ark., later serving as a<br />
Casey Cooper<br />
student leader for a spring break trip through <strong>TWC</strong>’s Fellowship<br />
of Christian Athletes to Jonesville, Va., with the Appalachian<br />
Service Project.<br />
“Casey has a genuine kindness and open personality that have<br />
made him very successful in an educational setting,” said Mandie<br />
Thacker Beeler, <strong>TWC</strong> director of the Center for Servant<br />
Leadership. “He always maintains a positive and upbeat attitude,<br />
which is contagious. He will no doubt be a great educator<br />
after he graduates, and his service work now is accelerating his<br />
professional growth and development.”<br />
Through service, research and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows<br />
are making the most of their college experiences to better<br />
understand themselves, the root causes of social issues and<br />
effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. The Newman<br />
Civic Fellows Awards are made possible through the generous<br />
support of the KPMG Foundation. For a full list of the <strong>2013</strong><br />
Newman Civic Fellows, visit Campus Compact. A<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> welcomes Dr. Jerry Jackson as new<br />
VP for Enrollment and Communications<br />
Jackson succeeded <strong>TWC</strong>’s Stan<br />
Harrison who has served 7 years as the<br />
college’s Vice President for Enrollment<br />
Services, overseeing Financial Aid<br />
and Admissions. When Dr. Jackson<br />
fulfilled the role in June, the college’s<br />
Communications Department joined<br />
Financial Aid and Admissions as a<br />
responsibility of the Vice President for<br />
Enrollment and Communications.<br />
Dr. Jerry Jackson<br />
Upon Jackson’s arrival, Harrison assumed his new role as <strong>TWC</strong>’s<br />
Founding Director of the Center for Christian Education and<br />
Outreach, continuing to coach women’s golf and teaching in<br />
the college’s Exercise Science Department.<br />
“Stan will play an important role at Tennessee Wesleyan as he<br />
works to develop the college’s Center for Christian Education<br />
and Outreach,” said Knowles. “While Stan builds this new<br />
center from the ground up, Jerry has stepped in to see that<br />
Enrollment and Communications continues to thrive as <strong>TWC</strong><br />
moves forward as a leader in Tennessee higher education.” A<br />
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Wesleyan earns place on National<br />
Honor Roll for Community Service<br />
ennessee Wesleyan College was named to the <strong>2013</strong> President’s Higher Education<br />
Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college<br />
or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and<br />
civic engagement.<br />
“Being named to the Honor Roll recognizes the commitment of the <strong>TWC</strong> family to<br />
making a lasting, positive impact in our community,” said Mandie Thacker Beeler,<br />
<strong>TWC</strong> director of the Center for Servant Leadership. “This award celebrates the<br />
collective efforts of faculty, staff, students, and numerous community partners to engage<br />
in the servant leadership process and give back to a world that has blessed us so richly.”<br />
The <strong>2013</strong> President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll recognizes institutions of higher<br />
education that are helping improve their local communities and create a new generation of leaders by<br />
challenging students to go beyond the traditional college experience and solve local challenges.<br />
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“This is a tremendous honor. I could not be more proud of<br />
how our faculty, staff , and especially our students, give of<br />
themselves to serving this community. Community service<br />
provides students a wonderful chance to learn about how<br />
they can be a force for positi ve change.”<br />
Dr. Harley Knowles, President<br />
“This is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Harley Knowles, <strong>TWC</strong><br />
president. “I could not be more proud of how our faculty, staff, and<br />
especially our students, give of themselves to serving this community. Community service provides<br />
students a wonderful chance to learn about how they can be a force for positive change.”<br />
Community service is a cornerstone of a Tennessee Wesleyan College education. Established in<br />
2010, <strong>TWC</strong>’s Center for Servant Leadership has encouraged and cultivated Tennessee Wesleyan<br />
students students to to be be true true servant leaders. During the the Center’s Center’s inaugural Day Day of of Service event in in 2011,<br />
150 faculty, staff, students, students, and community partners came came together together to serve a combined 750 hours, hours,<br />
participating in 14 projects in the the local local community in just one day.<br />
During the the college’s second Day of Service, held held in in 2012, more than 250 <strong>TWC</strong> faculty, staff,<br />
and students performed an overall 1,315 hours of service, volunteering at at 20 different projects<br />
throughout the local community. In the the 2012 school year, 598 <strong>TWC</strong> <strong>TWC</strong> students students volunteered 10,362<br />
hours of community service.<br />
“Service-learning is a permanent part of my teaching philosophy, as as well as as my own personal<br />
philosophy,” said Stephanie Huskey, <strong>TWC</strong> assistant professor professor of exercise and sports sciences. “I<br />
believe that <strong>TWC</strong> students see see more of the results results and the benefits benefits of of volunteering because the<br />
work that they they do is in a smaller community. Our students continue learning even after a service<br />
project project is complete.” complete.”<br />
For more information about Tennessee Wesleyan College’s community service efforts, visit<br />
twcnet.edu/academics/service. More information on eligibility and the full list of Honor Roll<br />
awardees can be found at nationalservice.gov. A
Tennessee Wesleyan College and<br />
J103 award ME Degree<br />
T<br />
ennessee Wesleyan College teamed up with J103 and awarded one<br />
lucky winner a free <strong>TWC</strong> ME degree. Dana Jaquish was one of<br />
dozens who submitted a 500-word essay to <strong>TWC</strong> in the hopes of winning<br />
a scholarship to the college’s Management Excellence Degree Evening<br />
Program. Jaquish won the $12,000 tuition credit and will begin her ME<br />
classes in the fall. This is the second year <strong>TWC</strong> and J103 have partnered<br />
to give away a ME degree scholarship. Last year’s winner Ashlie Pryor<br />
will be finishing her degree just as Jaquish will be starting hers.<br />
ME<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
EXCELLENCE<br />
Four finalists in the <strong>TWC</strong>/J103 Scholarship Giveaway were each<br />
awarded $2,000 ME emphasis scholarships: Sharroan Stewart, Matt<br />
Blair, Suzanne Booth, and Tracelene Skillman. A<br />
Pictured from left to right: Stan Harrison, <strong>TWC</strong> Founding Director of the Center<br />
for Christian Education and Outreach; Stefanie West, <strong>TWC</strong> associate director<br />
of enrollment services; Dana Jaquish, scholarship winner; Sean Jaquish, Dana’s<br />
husband; Caroline Jaquish, Dana’s daughter; Chloe Jaquish, Dana’s daughter; and<br />
Clark Thompson, J103 ministry relations director.<br />
Local teachers receive Common Core<br />
training at <strong>TWC</strong> Open House<br />
D uring the spring semester, Tennessee Wesleyan College’s Department of Education began offering<br />
monthly open houses for local teachers. In addition to offering information on the college’s new<br />
Master of Science in Curriculum Leadership, the open houses also provided valuable training on updated<br />
teaching technology and state standards.<br />
The most successful open house featured “Transitioning to Common Core Standards,” a training<br />
presentation highlighting the new state standards for Tennessee educators. A group of 49 local teachers<br />
partnered with <strong>TWC</strong> faculty to study and discuss the new state standards for Tennessee educators.<br />
“The Common Core State Standards training was a successful event on multiple levels,” said Dr. Nancy<br />
Gregg, <strong>TWC</strong> assistant professor of education and psychology and coordinator of the Master of Science in<br />
Curriculum Leadership program.<br />
“The “The <strong>TWC</strong> <strong>TWC</strong> Education Education Department faculty were able to to provide valuable information regarding this this significant significant change in in Tennessee’s<br />
educational curriculum. Teachers also had an opportunity to share ideas for implementation of the new standards. We had teachers<br />
from seven local school systems in attendance, so there was a wide range of helpful information exchanged. That kind of creative<br />
interchange serves to strengthen everyone’s instructional strategies.”<br />
DEGREE<br />
Guest speaker, Randy Puckett.<br />
Leading the discussion on Common Core was Randy Puckett, a teacher in the<br />
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Academy for William Blount<br />
High School. In the afternoon he spoke to to a a group of of <strong>TWC</strong> pre-service teachers<br />
on incorporating incorporating Common Core State Standards with STEM, STEM, later later continuing<br />
that discussion with local teachers during their Common Core training.<br />
“We are very excited to have had Randy on our team for this training,” said<br />
Dr. Patricia Jones, <strong>TWC</strong> chair of the department of education and psychology,<br />
associate dean for education and behavioral science, and professor of education.<br />
“He will be joining the <strong>TWC</strong> family this fall to teach the Math and Science<br />
Methods courses for our elementary teachers and we are lucky to have him.” A<br />
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Fort Sanders nursing graduates<br />
“I am so grateful to <strong>TWC</strong>. The educati on was superb. The professors and<br />
instructors were very knowledgeable and personable. It’s an educati onal<br />
experience I know I won’t fi nd anywhere else.”<br />
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start PhD programs,<br />
grateful to <strong>TWC</strong><br />
Karee White
Throughout the last ten years, Tennessee Wesleyan<br />
College’s Fort Sanders Nursing Department has graduated<br />
more than 400 nurses whose <strong>TWC</strong> education has prepared them<br />
for lives of significance, leadership, and service through a quality<br />
baccalaureate nursing education.<br />
Susan Blaine and Karee White joined the ranks of Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan Nursing Alumni this past May when they graduated<br />
with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Graduating among<br />
the top of their class, Blaine and White chose to continue their<br />
nursing educations, entering into doctorate nursing programs at<br />
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.<br />
One out of two recipients of UT’s Chancellor’s Honors<br />
Scholarship for the College of Nursing, Blaine has chosen to<br />
follow a PhD research path in her nursing career, hoping to use<br />
her research to publish for the profession of nursing.<br />
“I’ve always loved to teach,” said Blaine, who wants to teach at<br />
the collegiate level and possibly transition into administration.<br />
“I know there are gaps in the nursing literature, just from my<br />
exposure to the literature in the BSN program. The body<br />
of research available for nursing is not as extensive as it is for<br />
doctors. That’s why that’s of interest to me. I want to contribute<br />
to that body of knowledge.”<br />
While Blaine’s professional goals are to contribute to the nursing<br />
profession through research, White’s passion is direct patient care.<br />
“I’m very much a people person, I love patient interaction,” said<br />
White, one of three summer students in UT’s new Doctorate<br />
in Nursing Practice program. “Nursing is a gift, it’s definitely a<br />
calling. Early on I felt that calling and I think Susan did as well. I<br />
believe that it’s important to serve others and I feel that through<br />
nursing, it’s the best way I can serve.”<br />
Blaine plans to focus her research on female victims of domestic<br />
violence and abuse, and sees the differences between her and<br />
White’s application of their nursing educations as two sides to<br />
the same coin.<br />
“Karee’s going through the front door, providing direct patient<br />
care,” said Blaine. “I can help patients behind-the-scenes with<br />
research. Nursing is an easy way to stay in touch with people and<br />
to give back, to help other people. Even though I’m doing the<br />
research and administrative side, there is no better feeling than<br />
to leave a clinical site at the end of the day and know that some<br />
of the things that you did that day are going to help the patient<br />
have a better outcome. That makes it all worth it.”<br />
Blaine and White have chosen to continue their nursing<br />
educations because they believe the more exposure they have to<br />
the research and educational spectrum of nursing, the stronger<br />
impact they will have in their professional nursing roles.<br />
“You’ll definitely see the best practice in nurses with higher<br />
educations,” said White, who hopes to one day work in a rural<br />
community with under-privileged patients or in a hospital setting.<br />
“The big challenge today is that nurses are so busy with their<br />
patient loads, frequently they don’t take that extra time to look<br />
into research, so they’re not delivering the best patient care that<br />
they could through evidence-based practices.”<br />
As they prepare for the next three to four years in their doctorate<br />
programs, Blaine and White are appreciative of their Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan baccalaureate experience.<br />
“I asked physicians where the<br />
best nurses came from and they<br />
told me I needed to go talk to<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan. I found out<br />
they were right.”<br />
Susan Blaine<br />
“I am so grateful to <strong>TWC</strong>,” said White. “The education was<br />
superb. The professors and instructors were very knowledgeable<br />
and personable. It’s an educational experience I know I won’t<br />
find anywhere else.”<br />
For Blaine, the college’s reputation in the East Tennessee<br />
community is what solidified her decision to enroll in Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan’s nursing program.<br />
“I asked physicians where the best nurses came from and they<br />
told me I needed to go talk to Tennessee Wesleyan,” said Blaine.<br />
“I found out they were right. The education I got at Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan was second to none. There is no better program. The<br />
clinical experiences that we received at <strong>TWC</strong> were invaluable. I<br />
really feel that you can’t place a value on a Tennessee Wesleyan<br />
education. No matter how many additional degrees I receive from<br />
other institutions, <strong>TWC</strong> will always be my home.” A<br />
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Dr. William McDonald<br />
A<br />
t the Holston Conference<br />
of the United Methodist<br />
Church’s <strong>2013</strong> Annual Conference,<br />
Dr. William McDonald of Tennessee<br />
Wesleyan College was honored<br />
with the Francis Asbury Award<br />
for Fostering Ministries in Higher<br />
Education.<br />
Bishop Francis Asbury encouraged United Methodists to build<br />
schools in locations central to churches so that young adults<br />
and youth would have more opportunities to broaden their<br />
minds. The Francis Asbury Award recognizes an individual<br />
who has made significant contributions to higher education<br />
and campus ministry at the local, district, or annual conference<br />
level of the church.<br />
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Holston Conference Award<br />
Make a Lasting Impact<br />
“I am surprised and deeply honored by this award,” said Dr.<br />
McDonald, <strong>TWC</strong> chair of the department of religion and<br />
philosophy and associate professor of religion and philosophy. “My<br />
teaching has been sharpened by good students, some of whom are<br />
now serving in the Holston Conference and beyond.”<br />
Dr. McDonald was nominated for this award by collegiate and<br />
church peers associated with the Holston Conference.<br />
“William shows a true commitment to Tennessee Wesleyan and<br />
its students,” said Dr. Harley Knowles, <strong>TWC</strong> president. “I am<br />
grateful to the Holston Conference for recognizing the hard work<br />
and dedication of an amazing <strong>TWC</strong> faculty member.” A<br />
There are many ways to support Tennessee Wesleyan College. Whether you choose an outright cash gift or graciously include<br />
the college in your estate plans, your gift will make a lasti ng positi ve impact in the lives of students, faculty, and staff .<br />
The Heritage Society was established to honor alumni and friends who have made a bequest or other deferred gift s in<br />
support of the college’s mission. If you have included Tennessee Wesleyan in your estate plans, we would love to know so<br />
that we can honor you by including your name on the Heritage Society Honor Roll. The inaugural list of Heritage Society<br />
Members will be published in the 2012-13 Annual Report and on the college’s website.<br />
To noti fy us of your estate plan intenti ons or if you would like to know more about how you can support the mission of<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College through your estate, please contact:<br />
Randy L. Nelson<br />
Chief Advancement Offi cer<br />
Tennessee Wesleyan College<br />
204 East College Street | Athens, TN 37303<br />
Email: rnelson@twcnet.edu | Offi ce: 423.746.5330<br />
Heritage<br />
The<br />
Society
IN LOVING MEMORY<br />
Friend of Wesleyan<br />
Milnor Jones<br />
Athens, TN<br />
February 19, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1944<br />
Evelyn L. Murch<br />
Orange Park, FL<br />
April 1, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Margie N. Williams<br />
Zephyrhills, FL<br />
February 17, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1945<br />
Marjorie S. Bohannon<br />
Athens, TN<br />
February 23, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1948<br />
Ned Irwin<br />
Jonesborough, TN<br />
April 19, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Joe P. Simpson<br />
Lancaster, SC<br />
May 12, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Beginning February <strong>2013</strong><br />
Ending May <strong>2013</strong><br />
1949<br />
Sara Jo G. Bardsley<br />
Fall Branch, TN<br />
April 28, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1952<br />
Mary Etta Dotson<br />
Benton, TN<br />
February 22, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Richard Frye<br />
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL<br />
February 3, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Robert L. Irwin<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
April 24, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1953<br />
Virginia P. Rains<br />
Clinton, TN<br />
February 6, <strong>2013</strong><br />
News You Can Use<br />
Registrar’s Off ice<br />
Classes Begin for Fall Term<br />
Monday, August 19, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Career Development<br />
December Mini Term Begins<br />
Tuesday, December 10, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Showcase your business and/or organization<br />
at the 13th Annual Meet <strong>TWC</strong><br />
Wednesday September 11, <strong>2013</strong> | 11a.m.-1p.m.<br />
Robb Gymnasium<br />
To reserve your “free” booth, contact Career Services at 423.746.5224<br />
or careers@twcnet.edu.<br />
www.twcnet.edu<br />
Career Services Connections:<br />
@employabulldog<br />
Text Job Search and Graduate School questions @ 423.453.3199<br />
1957<br />
Warren G. Brewster<br />
Cleveland, TN<br />
February 10, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1962<br />
Jean C. Sain<br />
Rock Hill, SC<br />
April 17, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1964<br />
Karen T. Johnston<br />
Hampton, VA<br />
April 14, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1965<br />
Bertha C. Mabry<br />
Marietta, GA<br />
April 18, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Baccalaureate/Commencement<br />
Friday, December 13, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1966<br />
Nancy K. Howard<br />
Maryville, TN<br />
February 6, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1980<br />
Jean H. Troy<br />
Maryville, TN<br />
February 26, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1990<br />
Gina R. Williams<br />
Calhoun, TN<br />
March 14, <strong>2013</strong><br />
1991<br />
Gary W. Martin<br />
Cleveland, TN<br />
February 19, <strong>2013</strong><br />
COminG SOOn...<br />
An exclusive alumni web portal<br />
through <strong>TWC</strong>’s MyPortal.<br />
You will soon be able to:<br />
• Update your contact informati on<br />
• Find classmates<br />
• View your academic transcripts<br />
• Check out upcoming events<br />
• View your giving history<br />
• View job posti ngs<br />
More informati on will be available soon.<br />
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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS<br />
IN HONOR OF<br />
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Mr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Anderson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayfield<br />
Jordan Bean<br />
Mr. Mark Bean<br />
Susan K. Blaine<br />
Dr. Robert Blaine<br />
Holly Bright<br />
Mrs. Carrie Bright<br />
Helen A. Cline<br />
Mrs. Vivian Thomas<br />
Harold Coker<br />
William and Leatha Ballew<br />
Kirby Deal<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Paul<br />
Dr. Durwood Dunn<br />
Dr. Joyce Baker<br />
Paul Fancher<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Linda Garza<br />
Ms. Misty Deans<br />
Heather Gibson<br />
Mr. Freddie Gibson<br />
Stan Harrison<br />
Dr. Lillian Cook<br />
E.A. “Betty” Keirn<br />
Dr. Joyce Baker, Professor Emeritus<br />
Obed Isaiah Kirk<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Onnie Kirk<br />
Rev. Randy Martin<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Rochelle Davis Mason<br />
Mr. Freddie Gibson<br />
Dr. Regenia Mayfield<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayfield<br />
Ms. Ouida Welborn<br />
Blake McCaslin<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Tabitha McNew<br />
Mr. Craig McNew<br />
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We wish to recognize those who have made gifts<br />
in honor or memory of friends or loved ones.<br />
IN MEMORIAM<br />
Dallas Anderson<br />
Mr. Louis Anderson<br />
Mildred Archer<br />
Mrs. Sharon Hollaway<br />
Eveln Rowland Austin<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Boyd<br />
Leon Austin<br />
Dwain and Sally Ealy<br />
Dr. Martha Maddox<br />
Robert Bob Baker<br />
Mrs. Bertha Baker<br />
Don Barber<br />
Ed and Barbara Deal<br />
Mrs. Nancy Morgan<br />
Ms. Nellie Stanley<br />
Flora F. Barber<br />
Ed and Barbara Deal<br />
Mrs. Bobbie Howell<br />
Mrs. Nancy Morgan<br />
Ms. Nellie Stanley<br />
Sara Jo Bardsley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Alley<br />
Appalachia Masonic Lodge #229<br />
The Rev. Mahan Archer<br />
Mr. Ronald Bobko<br />
Ms. Mary Boye<br />
Hal Carmack<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey<br />
Ms. Laura Houck<br />
McFerrin United<br />
Methodist Church<br />
Ms. Barbara Moody<br />
Mrs. Betty Neeley<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Runyon<br />
Mr. Charles Sipe<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stone<br />
Valley View UMC<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Witt<br />
Jeff Barnes<br />
Mr. Timothy Womac<br />
Brenda Dailey Boring<br />
Mrs. Sheila Jones<br />
Floyd “Jack” Bowling<br />
Mr. Thomas Clark<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Bernice Scott Bradshaw<br />
Mr. Charles Bradshaw<br />
Warren Brewster<br />
Mr. Eddie Cartwright<br />
Ed and Barbara Deal<br />
James and Barbara Dodson<br />
Mr. Robert Hawk<br />
Dr. Clyde Kyle<br />
G. Larry Burger<br />
Dr. F. Joseph Burger<br />
Thomas Burnette<br />
Mr. Thomas Clark<br />
Jenny Webb Camarata<br />
Donald and Pamela Dietrich<br />
Jack Clariday<br />
Dr. Martha Maddox<br />
Merner Pfeiffer Library Staff<br />
W.A. Cofer<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hixson<br />
Bill Coker<br />
Mrs. Shirrell Coker<br />
Larry Eisenberg<br />
Mr. Don Eisenberg<br />
Dwain Farmer<br />
Mr. David Birkholz<br />
Sheilah Farmer Grubb<br />
Lynne Gylani<br />
Dr. Joyce Baker<br />
David Hairrell<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Dorothy & Hoyle Hambright<br />
Mrs. Rebecca Newman<br />
James G. Harrison<br />
Mr. Thomas Clark<br />
Joe Henry<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Joan Ogle Hill<br />
Mrs. Bobbie Howell<br />
John R. Hill<br />
Mrs. Nell Moore<br />
Dr. Carl Honaker<br />
Mr. Dan Self<br />
Nancy Howard<br />
James and Peggy Hoyal<br />
Donna Humbert<br />
Raymond and Kathleen Sutton<br />
Katie Hunter<br />
Mrs. Deborah Hunter
Rev. Robert Irwin<br />
Mrs. Nancy Carson<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Roy and Joan Patton<br />
Ms. Nancy Paule<br />
Harry C. Johnson, Jr.<br />
James and Nancy Grant<br />
Karen Treher Johnston<br />
James and Nancy Grant<br />
Charles Seepe and Jo Lundy<br />
Dr. Milnor Jones<br />
Dr. Joyce Baker<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carney<br />
James and Barbara Dodson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell<br />
Doctors William<br />
and Elizabeth Ruleman<br />
Ms. Lulie Thomas<br />
Mrs. Catherine<br />
Wentworth-Johnson<br />
G. Franklin Kennedy<br />
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris<br />
Mr. Roger Wentworth<br />
Rev. Thomas Lynch<br />
Mrs. Josephine Tucker<br />
W.C. Mason, Jr.<br />
Ms. Laura Mason<br />
Dr. Thomas B. Mayfield<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayfield<br />
Elaine Faye McMillan<br />
Ms. June Jaquish<br />
George A. Painter<br />
Mr. Thomas Clark<br />
Charles E. Peavyhouse<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Jolley<br />
William B. Pemberton<br />
Mrs. Carolyn Pemberton<br />
Lauren Marie Philpott<br />
Perry and Sarah Philpott<br />
Virginia P. Rains<br />
Roy and Joan Patton<br />
Mr. Jack Rains<br />
Dr. Ray Robinson<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
William R. Rodgers<br />
Mr. Douglas Rodgers<br />
Carol Smith Sanders<br />
Mr. Thomas Clark<br />
Beginning February <strong>2013</strong><br />
Ending May <strong>2013</strong><br />
Patsy K. Seabolt<br />
Mr. Frank Seabolt<br />
William Selden<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Boyd<br />
Mrs. Bettie Bragg<br />
Ms. Ruth Dawkins<br />
Dr. Clyde Kyle<br />
Ms. Sue Parsons<br />
Dr. Don Smith<br />
Jane Shultz<br />
Ms. Julie Adams<br />
Rev. and Mrs. Gary Baker<br />
Dr. Joyce Baker<br />
Steve and Sandra Clariday<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Gabe Clark<br />
Anita Dotson<br />
Patrick and Brenda Jaquish<br />
Rees Skillern<br />
Ms. Debbie Moon<br />
Ashley Morrow Ayers Smith<br />
Mrs. April Lowery<br />
Gatha Hardaway Smith<br />
Vant and Janice Hardaway<br />
Kent Thomas<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Don J. Toomey<br />
Dennis and Kim Toomey<br />
President Charles Turner<br />
Mrs. Mary Pringle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. J. Louie Underwood<br />
Mike and Margaret Fleming<br />
Hugh M. Willson<br />
Dennis and Kim Toomey<br />
Jimmy and Novieta Trotter Willson<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Novieta Trotter Wilson<br />
Rev. and Mrs. Damon Mitchell<br />
Special Note:<br />
Every entry within this report has been<br />
carefully reviewed and every effort has<br />
been made to ensure that it is<br />
accurate and complete.<br />
If there are errors or omissions, please<br />
accept our apologies and contact<br />
Jared Wright at 423.746.5210.<br />
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS<br />
IN HONOR OF<br />
John and Della Sue Middleton<br />
Howard and Tenna Hornsby<br />
Cindy Runyan<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Nancy Moore Simpson<br />
Mrs. Nell Moore<br />
Kelsey Stewart<br />
Mr. Jack Rains<br />
Dr. Lori Waite<br />
Ms. Misty Deans<br />
Dr. Bob Wallace<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Danny Hays<br />
Dr. Genevieve Wiggins<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winton<br />
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After College<br />
Betty Barnett ’53, has competed in the<br />
Senior Olympics for 20 years. She has<br />
medaled many times and this past summer<br />
she traveled to Williamson County, Tenn.<br />
to compete in the state competition. Not<br />
only did Betty medal in seven events, but<br />
she set the Senior Olympic State Record<br />
for the triple jump where she jumped 9<br />
feet 3 inches.<br />
Karen Galloway Cribbs ’94, graduated<br />
from Lee University with her Master’s in<br />
School Counseling in July 2012.<br />
Nate Davis ’01, released his second<br />
album titled “The Real Life Mixtape Vol.<br />
1” on April 9, <strong>2013</strong>. It’s available as a free<br />
download at www.zerodoubtmusic.com.<br />
Jordan Guida ’12, has been signed by the<br />
Winnipeg Goldeyes for the <strong>2013</strong> baseball<br />
season. Jordan was a member of the 2012<br />
National Championship Baseball team.<br />
Ray Hatfield ’70, retired May 2012.<br />
He was a Warden with the Tennessee<br />
Department of Correction. He enjoys<br />
fishing and his two grandsons Jesse, 11<br />
and Mason, 8.<br />
Jana Churchwell Pankey ’89, associate<br />
professor of social work at Cleveland<br />
State Community College, recently<br />
received the Outstanding Instructor<br />
Award, Favorite Academic Advisor<br />
Award and the Jim Cigliano Service to<br />
Students Award.<br />
Cynthia K. Taylor ’76, serves as Head<br />
Librarian for Conant High School in<br />
Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Recently<br />
she earned a Master’s in Educational<br />
Leadership from Concordia University<br />
Chicago, her third Master’s degree.<br />
She was also honored with a “Those<br />
Who Excel” award from the Illinois<br />
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State Board of Education in ceremonies<br />
at Bloomington, Illinois, fulfilled the<br />
requirements for a “Type 75” leadership<br />
certificate, and re-certified as a National<br />
Board Certified Teacher.<br />
Stephen J. Taylor ’76, retired from the<br />
professional service of the Boy Scouts<br />
of America after 36 years and having<br />
served in local council CEO positions<br />
in Louisiana, South Carolina, and<br />
Illinois. Since this retirement, Taylor<br />
was selected as Executive Director of<br />
DayOne Network in Geneva, Illinois.<br />
DayOne provides assessment, advocacy,<br />
and case coordination services for 3,600+<br />
people with disabilities in Kane and<br />
Kendall Counties through a 52 person<br />
professional staff.<br />
Future Bulldogs<br />
Josh Boggess ’09,<br />
started working with<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
September 2012. He<br />
and his wife Kelley<br />
welcomed their first<br />
child, Payton Faith<br />
Boggess on February<br />
18, <strong>2013</strong>. She was 6<br />
lbs 13 oz.<br />
Jennifer Honeycutt<br />
Habermas ’07, and her<br />
husband Joel Habermas<br />
announce the birth of<br />
their daughter Lydia<br />
Joy. She was born on<br />
June 28, 2012.<br />
Jackie Martin ’03, and husband Jeremi<br />
welcomed a son, Walker Reynolds<br />
Martin, on July 2, 2011. Walker is the<br />
brother of Annabeth, 5-years-old.<br />
Josh and Candyce Monroe ’02, would<br />
like to announce the birth of their son<br />
Mark Allen Monroe, on February 15,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>. He joins his older brother John<br />
Monroe, age 3.<br />
Melanie Jackson Myers ’97, began<br />
working for the Rhea County Department<br />
of Education in April 2012. She and her<br />
husband, Jeremy, welcomed their second<br />
son, William Clayton Myers on October<br />
26, 2012. He looks just like his wonderful<br />
big brother, Jackson, who celebrated his<br />
9th birthday in June.<br />
Brenda Bailey Starnes ’08, had a daughter<br />
on March 11, <strong>2013</strong>. Her name is Kalleigh<br />
Brea Starnes and she was 6lbs 7oz 18 1/2<br />
inches long.<br />
Jennifer White, ’12,<br />
graduated with her<br />
Bachelor’s in Psychology<br />
in May 2012 and two<br />
weeks later she and her<br />
husband were pregnant<br />
with their first child. Their daughter,<br />
Annabella, is now almost 3 months old<br />
and is such a joy to their lives.<br />
Marriages<br />
Nicole (Gagel) Buckmaster ’12, married<br />
Nathan Buckmaster on March 7, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Their first child, Elijah Buckmaster, was<br />
born March 25, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Alexander Coleman ’11, married Jordan<br />
Lansdell on May 11, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Garrett Casson ’11 and<br />
Ciara Casson ’12, were<br />
married on October 6,<br />
2012 in Myrtle Beach,<br />
South Carolina. They<br />
are both employed at<br />
Loudon High School in<br />
Loudon, Tennessee.<br />
Jason Hitt ’07 and Bendi Hitt ’11, were<br />
married on June 15, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
Jennifer Renea Mercer ’11, was married<br />
December 10, 2011. She started graduate<br />
school at Frontier Nursing University and<br />
is working toward her MSN in Midwifery<br />
to be completed in January <strong>2013</strong>.
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Dr. Harley G. Knowles, President<br />
Larry Wallace, Senior VP<br />
Randy L. Nelson, Chief Advancement Officer<br />
Dr. Jerry Jackson, VP for Enrollment and<br />
Communications<br />
Dr. Suzanne Hine, VP for Academic Affairs<br />
Gail Harris, VP for Financial Affairs<br />
Dr. Scott Mashburn, VP for Student Life<br />
Traci Williams, Assistant VP for<br />
Institutional Research & Effectiveness<br />
Chief Information Officer<br />
<strong>ARCHES</strong> is published three times<br />
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Randy Nelson ’93<br />
Chief Advancement Officer<br />
r nelson@twcnet.edu<br />
Stacie Clifton<br />
Advancement Coordinator<br />
sclifton@twcnet.edu<br />
Jessica L. Edwards ’06<br />
Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund<br />
jedwards@twcnet.edu<br />
Jared Wright ’09<br />
Advancement Specialist<br />
jwright@twcnet.edu<br />
Lacey McDonald<br />
Grants Coordinator<br />
lmcdonald@twcnet.edu<br />
Alumni Association<br />
Board of Directors<br />
President<br />
Anne Montgomery ’93<br />
Past President<br />
Tenna Hornsby ’84<br />
President Elect/ Board of Trustees<br />
Representative<br />
Jo Lundy ’88<br />
Secretary<br />
Darlene Peel ’95<br />
Members<br />
Matt Dannel ’09<br />
Michelle Dannel ’83<br />
Jim Dodson ’63<br />
Relus Flemming ’65<br />
Linda Higdon ’73<br />
Diane Mitchell ’81<br />
Sara Holmes ’07<br />
Melody Lantz ’98<br />
Sheilah Farmer Grubb ’72<br />
Brenda Sewell ’68<br />
Greg Moses ’07<br />
Lyndsey Hensley ’06<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-2014 Student Government<br />
Association Officers<br />
President Ashlie Reagan<br />
Vice President Ramon Rivera<br />
Secretary Kristen Camp<br />
Treasurer Kimberly Layman<br />
For more information about the <strong>TWC</strong><br />
Alumni Association, please email<br />
alumni@twcnet.edu<br />
or call 423.746.5331.<br />
Board of Trustees<br />
Ms. Claire Tucker ’75, Chair,<br />
Board of Trustees<br />
Mr. Allen Carter, Vice Chair<br />
Mr. W. Matthew Brookshire ’95,<br />
Secretary<br />
Dr. Harley Knowles, President<br />
Mr. Keith Altshuler<br />
Ms. Sharon Brown<br />
Ms. Ailene Chambers, ’65<br />
Hon. Carl Colloms, ’64<br />
Dr. Dan Gilbert<br />
Ms. Angie Green, ’92<br />
Rev. Joe Green<br />
Ms. Laurie Hallenberg<br />
Dr. Danny Hays, ’57<br />
Dr. Vant Hardaway, ’71<br />
Ms. Teena Hornsby, ’84<br />
Rev. Dennie Humphreys, ’73<br />
Mr. Bryan Jackson<br />
Mr. Larry Kleinman<br />
Ms. Jo Lundy, ’88<br />
Mr. Larry Mauldin<br />
Dr. Regenia Mayfield, ’59, ’06H<br />
Rev. Dan Moore, ’74<br />
Mr. George Oliphant, ’43<br />
(Trustee Emeritus)<br />
Mr. Paul Ottaviano<br />
Ms. Pat Purshotham<br />
Mr. Hugh Queener, ’77<br />
Ms. Ashlie Reagan<br />
Rev. Tom Reed, ’73<br />
Mr. Jerry Smith, ’61<br />
Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor<br />
Mr. Hugh Walker, III, ’65<br />
Mr. Don Webb, ’81<br />
Mr. Mark White, ’76<br />
Ms. Mary Williams<br />
Mrs. Mintie Willson<br />
Mr. Jim Winer<br />
Ms. Shirley Woodcock, ’78<br />
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