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Leading the Way Cumberland Grad to Lead National JROTC Program Colonel Carlos R. Glover, a 1978 distinguished Army ROTC graduate of Cumberland, was recently selected to become the director of Junior Reserve Officer Training Courses for all United States High Schools and those Department of Defense Schools located in Japan, Korea, and Puerto Rico. Glover was commissioned a Second Carlos Glover Lieutenant in the Infantry in 1978 and has served in various assignments in the Army throughout his 23 years of service. He served as a rifle platoon leader, heavy mortar platoon leader and as aide de camp to General Nicholson in the 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord. CA., from October 1978 to December 1981; as a brigade assistant operations officer, rifle company commander and battalions operations officer in the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault at Fort Campbell, KY., from October 1982 to December 1986; as a tactics instructor for the infantry officers’ advance course at Fort Benning, GA., from January 1987 to December 1988; as a battalion operations and executive officer in the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault, Fort Campbell, KY., from January 1990 to December 1991; as a joint strategy plans and policy officer with United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL., from January 1992 to April 1994; as a rifle battalion commander with the 25th Infantry Division Schofield Barracks, HI., from June 1994 to July 1995; as a senior task force observer controller with the joint readiness-training center, Fort Polk, LA., from July 1995 to May 1996; as the chief of tactics for the infantry officers’ advance course at the United States Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA., July 1, 1997 to June 1, 1998; and most recently as brigade commander and director of plans, training and mobilization at Fort Jackson, SC. Glover served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a battalion operations officer with the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division from September 1990 to April 1991 and in Kuwait redesigning the Kuwait Defense Force and developed the ground defense plan guarding against another Iraqi invasion. Additionally, he deployed his infantry battalion from Hawaii to Haiti for Operations UpHold Democracy and Restore Hope from January 1995 to April 1995. He has received numerous decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Military Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with six oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Joint Military Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, South West Asia Medal with three stars and an arrow head, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liberation Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, 101st Combat Patch, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Wings and Jungle Warfare Expert Badge. He is a graduate from the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Course, the Infantry Mortar Platoon Leader Course, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger School, the Australian Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Glover was graduated from Cumberland College with a Bachelor of Science in health and he holds a Master’s Degree from Shippensburg University in public administration. A NEW GENERATION OF WINGS Cumberland College rising senior, Matthew Holbrook received the honor of his life. During his airborne school graduation pinning service on the drop zone at Fort Benning, GA., Matthew’s grandfather pinned his own wings to his grandson’s uniform. Logan Collins, of Whitesburg, TN., and his grandson have the distinction of not only being members of the United States Army but also of belonging to the same regiment of paratroopers. Logan received his decorations of war as a paratrooper in World War II. Matthew recalls it as a memory he will never forget. “He walked up to me and said, ‘These are my wings...I hope they make you as proud as they have made me.’ ” Like his grandfather, Matthew has also been recognized for his outstanding efforts. While in high school in Seymour, TN., he became an Eagle Scout; he then enrolled at Cumberland College as an Army ROTC Scholarship student. He received the Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award for 2000, and last summer, he attended the U.S. Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, GA. and the Cadet Field Training program at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. This summer he will be attending Advanced Camp at Ft. Lewis, WA. Matthew is pursuing a degree in biology. After graduation and spending a few years in the army, he looks forward to teaching high school biology. 24
Alumni Spotlight Students Attending Graduate or Professional Schools Cumberland College is fortunate to have several alumni pursuing graduate or professional degrees during the 2001- 2002 academic year. If you are pursuing an advanced degree and your name is not listed here, please let us know and we will be honored to include you in our next publication. Dental School Amy Elizabeth Brock ....................................University of Kentucky Darrin Combs...............................................University of Kentucky James Donald Cooper...................................University of Kentucky Jason Gambrel...............................................University of Kentucky Carolyn Tedford .............................................Ohio State University Law School Kimberly Brennenstuhl.........................................Chase Law School Jason Price ...........................................................Regents University Medical School John David Cowan ......................................University of Kentucky Annie Cruz ...............................................Meharry Medical College Stanley Robert Daniel ..............University of Alabama, Birmingham Chris Edwards ...........West Virgina School of Osteopathic Medicine Travis Daniel Gilbert, Sr. ...............................Kansas City University Miranda Gray ...............................................University of Kentucky Clinton Ryan Hall .................................University of South Florida Ty Owen Hanson ..........................Pikeville College Medical School Amy Long.....................................................University of Kentucky Dusty Moses ................................................University of Kentucky Casey Patrick.................................................University of Kentucky Kelvin Perry ..................................................University of Louisville Michel Presley ..............................................University of Kentucky Paul Provance ...............................................Wright State University Jeremy Thomas ....................................University of South Alabama Danny Yarger ...............................................University of Kentucky Optometry School Regina L. Callihan....................University of Alabama, Birmingham Pharmacy School Thomas W. Goodin ............................................Samford University Jacqueline Lee Grubbs ..................................University of Kentucky Cara Lehmkuhl.............................................University of Kentucky Robin Maiden Moore .........................................Samford University Misty D. Prewitt .................................................Samford University Medical Technology Amy Ritchie .....................................................St. Elizabeth’s School Veterinary School Danielle Rena Petker.............................................Purdue University Graduate School Nathan Coleman.............................University of Louisville, History Simeon Hodges ..................University of Kentucky, Medical Physics Amanda Leshaun Kidd..................University of Tennessee, Statistics Melanie Maxon.................................Iowa State University, Statistics Candace Perry ....................University of Kentucky, Medical Physics Jeremiah Taylor................................University of Kentucky, History Official Cumberland College License Plates Available The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) has made it possible for Cumberland alumni to purchase official Kentucky license plates displaying the Cumberland College seal. Applications to purchase the plates are available through AIKCU or any local County Clerk’s office (Form TC 9615). The initial deposit, to accompany the application, is $25. The plate will cost an additional $10 per year beyond the normal registration fee (generally $15). This additional $10 will be placed in a scholarship fund for Cumberland College students. The total cost for the first year is approximately $50, depending on registration fees. The cost for each additional year is approximately $25. The plates are renewable each January. If a plate is purchased during another month, the registration fee is prorated to that date. It is not possible to “personalize” a plate by requesting a particular number or set of characters. Individual plate numbers are assigned as orders are received. For more information, contact AIKCU at 502-695-5007 or your local County Clerk’s office. 25
Page 1 and 2: The Magazine for Cumberland College
Page 3 and 4: Cumberland 2000-2001 ALUMNI BOARD O
Page 5 and 6: Dedication of Kleist Hall Men’s R
Page 7 and 8: Dr. Jones is a graduate of the Univ
Page 9 and 10: Ms. Norma Patrick was selected as a
Page 11 and 12: Boswell Campus Center The Hub of Ca
Page 13 and 14: Kentuckian of the Year Cawood Ledfo
Page 15 and 16: Stigall Steps Down as Baseball Coac
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Page 25: Alumni SPOTLIGHT R obert Michael Du
Page 29 and 30: TheCLASS Of 2001 Two hundred thirty
Page 31 and 32: Ida Mae Judy Jimmy Kamso-Pratt Marg
Page 33 and 34: Cumberland College Tribute Program
Page 35 and 36: Dr. & Mrs. Ferrell Carnes Mrs. Jo F
Page 37 and 38: In Memory: Dr. Mack Roberts Beloved
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Page 41 and 42: Robert Stephens (‘96) is working
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