Summer 2003 - University of the Cumberlands

2002-2003 ALUMNI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
L.C. Madron ’64, President
Lake City, TN
Ralph Lipps ’70, President-Elect
London, KY
David Estes ’90, Past President
Corbin, KY
Danny Jones ’76, Secretary
Corbin, KY
TERMS EXPIRING
HOMECOMING 2003
Andy Abbot ’94
Louisville, KY
Mary Doyle Johnson ’49
Lexington, KY
Robert Kellough ’75
Fairfield, OH
TERMS EXPIRING
HOMECOMING 2004
Susan Hawkins ’87
Greenville, KY
Mike Sewell ’72
Corbin, KY
V.L. Stonecipher ’66
Clinton, TN
The Test of Time
Rick Fleenor ’85 Director of Alumni Services
Time is certainly something that we can often take for granted. The older I get, the
more I realize just how precious a commodity that time really is. It somehow always
seems to be a challenge to make the most of the time that is available for work-related
projects as well as for family and friends. Time also has an impact on education.
With so much uncertainty in the world, as reported daily through television newscasts
and as printed in the papers, many have said that these are troubling times. Times
like these help to bring clarity to the things that are most important. Family and friends
are on the top of the list of items of importance, along with one’s personal faith in God
and one’s devotion to country. Now, more than ever, a faith-based, value-centered education
also is of great importance as individuals seek to make the most of the time they
have been given to make a difference in this time of uncertainty.
Changing times call for change. Cumberland College is seeking to take advantage of
every possible means of technology available today. In so doing, the college can advance
its position in the higher education market, insure even greater opportunities for
prospective students and take advantage of cost savings methods. This “web based” edition
of Cumberland Today is just one of the ways technology will be used to provide the
college with greater flexibility in the utilization of its resources.
For more than 115 years, Cumberland College has withstood the test of time as its
leaders have sought to provide a valuable educational experience for deserving students,
despite increasing difficulties in an uncertain world. Looking back over our history, one
can readily see that the college has made significant advances. Only time will tell how
the actions of today will affect the college in the future.
For Cumberland College to stand the test of time, alumni of this great institution will
play an increasingly greater role in helping the college overcome the challenges of uncertain
times and continue to move forward in accomplishing its mission. Perhaps you
could make a financial contribution or recommend a prospective student Everyone can
do something. I hope you will join with us in our efforts to advance the college through
every possible means.
Sincerely,
Rick Fleenor ’85
Director of Alumni Services
Brenda Phillips West ’73
Andersonville, TN
TERMS EXPIRING
HOMECOMING 2005
Ben Atchley ’82
Charleston, TN
David Close ’93
Herrin, IL
Jim Huddleston ’88
Clinton, TN
Kelly Partin Miller ’97
Corbin, KY