Summer 2007 - Hannibal-LaGrange University

SUMMER 2007
HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE
Burt Announces
$30 Million Campaign

Table of Contents
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HLG expands list of NAIA sports offerings.
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U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof addresses
the 2007 graduating class.
This year’s graduation brought forth a record
number of graduates.
Connie Benson, vice president for
institutional advancement,
prepares a presentation for the
Building for the Future campaign.
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MISSION: Accomplished
HLG students serve during college breaks.
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Drs. Jane and John Schafer, along with 11
HLG students, spend a semester at Harlaxton.
Alumni News 22
Cover
Dr. Woodrow Burt announces the $30 million Building for the Future capital
campaign during a press briefing in the lobby of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts 28
Sports 32
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4 Editorial
A Vote for
the Future
by Rhonda Hufty • Director of Public Relations
What is the best way to
keep a campaign’s candidate
on the minds of voters A
catchy slogan. A slogan is
an effective way to express
the essence of the campaign.
Presidential candidate Ronald
Reagan couched his 1984
campaign with the slogan “Are
you better off today than you
were four years ago” In the
1992 campaign, Democratic
Party strategist James Carville
coined the phrase “It’s
the economy, stupid” for
then Arkansas Governor
Bill Clinton’s presidential
campaign.
Our national presidential
campaign is well underway. The candidates are making speeches,
debating one another, and repeating slogans hoping to distinguish
themselves from the rest of the pack. This campaign of ideas, issues,
and ideologies will shape the direction of our country for the next four
years.
Campaigns are good. They educate the public by defining the issues
so that each participating voter can make an informed decision at the
ballot box. Campaigns are about sharing. They promote your message
to the masses.
Hannibal-LaGrange College has a message to share. Our trustees,
alumni, administrators, faculty, staff, and students are on a campaign.
This promotion will define the direction of HLG. The Building for
the Future: Connecting Generations campaign is multi-faceted
and addresses every issue that the college currently faces and will
encounter in the future.
Viewed with earthly eyes, this capital campaign may not measure
up to the important issues of American life, but viewed from a heavenly
perspective, it is immeasurable. A campaign for new programs, added
facilities, and scholarship enhancement that reaches and shapes a
culture for Christ has eternal significance.
After reading the feature article in this issue of Reflections, I know
you will have a better understanding of the ideas, issues, and ideologies
of this important campaign that will shape the future of HLG.
Catchphrases and slogans are fun and effective tools in political
campaigns. Our message transcends a four-year term. The Building for
the Future capital campaign may not promise “a chicken in every pot,
a car in every garage,” but will prepare us for generations to come.
I am Rhonda Hufty, and I approved this message.
Editor
Rhonda Hufty
Staff Writer
Beth Sowers
Graphic Artist
Rebecca Turner
Alumni News and Circulation Editor
Jo Ann Raney ‘66
Contributing Writer
Becky Williams ‘07
HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE COLLEGE
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS MAGAZINE
Photos Contributed by
Bob Greenlee
Reflections (USPS#996040) is published two
times a year by the Public Relations office and
distributed at no cost to alumni, parents, friends,
and donors of Hannibal-LaGrange College.
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President’s Breakfast
HLG Welcomes
JOE McKENNA
Campus News
Hannibal-LaGrange College President Dr. Woodrow Burt hosted a President’s Breakfast on April
18, 2007. This is a quarterly event to bring to campus leaders in the community who have a desire to
improve their operations.
Approximately 32 business persons from Hannibal were in attendance at the breakfast. The guest
speaker was Joe McKenna of Kansas City, MO. McKenna began his career with Marion Laboratories
as a sales representative in California. In 1980, his career took him to Kansas City, where the
company’s corporate office was located. Twenty-four years after a very successful career in sales and
marketing, McKenna formed The Kenna Company. The work of The Kenna Company is based on what
McKenna had learned working in one of the best business cultures of all time. His mission is to help
companies select and develop talented and motivated personnel that will produce positive results in
their business. According to McKenna, “It all begins with who you hire.”
“I was extremely pleased with the attendance at the latest President’s Breakfast,” said Dr. Burt.
“The cross-section of community leaders in attendance was very impressive, and the information provided by Joe McKenna was beneficial
to all in attendance. I was delighted with the entire event.”
HLG STUDENTS PLACE AT
STATE PBL CONFERENCE
On March 30-31, Hannibal-LaGrange College students attended
the 48th annual Missouri Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State
Leadership Conference that was held in Jefferson City. The
conference theme was Missouri PBL—Your Ticket to The Future.
Registration for the 2007 state conference totaled 320, including
288 students and 32 advisers representing 19 chapters. PBL
is an education association of post-secondary student members
preparing for careers in business and business education.
The conference featured competitive events for individuals
and teams, and election of officers for the next year.
The keynote speaker for the event was Ephren W. Taylor II,
Chairman & CEO of AmoroCorp. He focused on the national
theme and provided insights for PBL members as he told them
they have the “Ticket to Their Future” already in them.
HLG students Jeriod Turner and Heather Burkett took first
place in their respective categories, making them eligible to go
to the National Competition held June 23-26, 2007, in Chicago,
IL.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is an educational association of postsecondary
student members preparing for careers in business
and business education. There are over 11,000 active members
in the United States. Missouri has over 700 members in 30
chapters and ranks fourth in membership nationwide.
The following
Hannibal-LaGrange College
students were recognized
at the awards program:
Accounting Analysis and Decision Making
3rd Place: Jessie Canavan
Financial Analysis and Decision Making
1st Place: Jeriod Turner
Hospitality Management
5th Place: Matt Futhey
Networking Concepts
1st Place: Heather Burkett
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6 Campus News
HLG Expands List
of NAIA Sports
Wrestling and Track & Field
The Hannibal-LaGrange Athletic Department announced the
additions of two intercollegiate programs to the already expanded
list of NAIA sports offerings, beginning the fall of 2007.
The HLG Trustee Board enthusiastically approved the additions of
men’s and women’s track and field, and men’s wrestling programs.
Dr. Woodrow Burt, HLG President, highlighted the connection of
the new athletic programs to the Building for the Future capital
campaign. “The addition of new programs is another component
of our capital campaign initiative,” continued Burt. “As we expand
and build new facilities, we hope to continue to develop new
programming in both athletic and academic areas. These programs
are a tangible symbol to show our neighbors we are ‘building
for the future’ by meeting the educational needs of tomorrow’s
student.”
Groundbreaking for
Secker Fieldhouse
The sharp edge of the gold painted shovel cut deep into the
ground to symbolize the beginning of new construction on the
campus of Hannibal-LaGrange College. Students, faculty, staff,
trustees, and friends of the college attended the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Secker Fieldhouse on Friday, March 16.
“We have gathered here
today to break ground
for the construction of a
building that reflects our
progress as promised,”
said Dr. Woodrow Burt,
President of HLG. “We
recently announced the
addition of a wrestling program, and in
order for us to add that program we must
provide additional space. This building
is being made possible thanks to the
generosity of a longtime friend of HLG,”
said Burt.
Burt went on to acknowledge and thank
Mr. Girard (Gardy) Secker of Hannibal,
Missouri, whom the fieldhouse will be
named after. While in college at Southern
Dr. Tom Hufty, vice president for collegiate affairs and
administrator for the athletic department, welcomes these new
programs. “Adding these programs to our growing athletic
department will provide additional avenues for prospective
student athletes to compete on the college level,” continued Hufty.
“These athletes will be able to perfect their skills, raise their level
of competition, and get a quality education in a healthy, safe
environment.”
HLG is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest
Conference.
Illinois University, Secker participated in an intramural
wrestling tournament and won first place in his division. After
witnessing Secker’s performance, SIU offered him a place on
the university team. Secker has been a supporter of HLG for
many years and was eager to help further the athletic program
at HLG. The Secker family has played pivotal roles in the life
of Hannibal-LaGrange College. Harry Houck, grandfather of
Girard Secker, was instrumental in getting LaGrange College to
relocate to Hannibal in 1928. Secker’s late father, Jerry Secker,
served as a trustee of HLG, and his mother, Helen Secker, has
generously supported the college for many years.
Secker is optimistic about the new wrestling program. “I
feel good about the program,” added Secker. “I hope they are
successful, of course, and I’d like to see them do a good job in
getting the program started, and then carrying on a first-class
program.”
The Secker Fieldhouse will house the Secker Wrestling
Program. The approximately 6,000-square-foot fieldhouse will
provide added locker room and training spaces for wrestling
and outdoor sports. The fieldhouse is expected to be ready for
occupancy in the fall of 2007.

Harlaxton
“Not to sound cliché, but there was hardly a typical
day over there. Everyday was a chance to go out,
explore, and discover something new.”
What Stephen Dickemper, senior speech
communications major at HLG, is describing is the
amazing opportunity he and ten other HLG Honors
students experienced. During the fall 2006 semester,
eleven students, along with Drs. John and Jane Schafer,
HLG faculty, lived in the 100-room Victorian manor
called Harlaxton College, located in Grantham, England.
There they, along with over 130 other students from
several U.S. colleges and universities, took classes taught
by both British and American professors, as well as
became immersed in British culture. The HLG Honors
Program chooses students with a high level of academic
ability. The program focuses on a rigorous course of study
in literature, history, science, and Christianity. The classes
encourage personal creativity and insight as students and
professors interact in an atmosphere that promotes original
thinking.
Since 1991, HLG has been sending students to Harlaxton
every other year.
Usually, honor students
attend the spring
semester abroad;
however, during the
2006-07 academic year,
HLG students enrolled
in the fall semester
at Harlaxton. “We
enjoyed going during
the fall semester much more,” said Jane Schafer, “because of
the seasonably warm weather and the outdoor activities and
lush gardens that we were able to enjoy!”
Along with taking classes such as British Studies, Principles
of Finance, and Field Botany four days a week, the students
were able to travel throughout Europe during their three-day
weekends, whether on organized or independent trips. Kristin
Sanders, sophomore human services major, took several
weekend trips, including visits to London, Stonehenge,
Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Spain, and Malta. “All
of the trips were excellent,” said Sanders.” “It was slightly
difficult to go to countries that did not speak English, but I
found that it wasn’t too big of a problem if you at least put
forth effort to learn some key phrases.” Ashley Anderson,
senior English major, particularly enjoyed visiting Sweden.
“From my Sweden trip I learned a lot about planning my own
travel, asking strangers for directions, and having confidence
in myself as an adult. Experiencing other cultures is very
valuable because it taught me to be more appreciative of
customs that are different from mine.”
As if taking classes and traveling to new and exciting
countries were not enough, many of the students also
participated in extra-curricular activities. Anderson and
Amanda Mullins, junior English major, participated in the
Dickemper and Sanders
Meet-A-Family
program, through
which a local family “adopts” a student and helps make the
transition from the United States to England a little easier.
Sanders was chosen to be a Harlaxton Ambassador.
“Whenever someone came to the manor for a tour, I would
be one of the people that was trained to give a tour,” said
Sanders. “Also, whenever the manor had an event or meeting
taking place, I, along with the other ambassadors would
greet the guests at the main entrance and point them in the
direction of the meeting or event.”
“I was an RA [Resident Advisor] while at Harlaxton,” said
Dickemper. “It was a great experience because it helped me
get to know the staff better and build deeper relationships
with the students while I was there.” While on a weekend
trip to Malta, Sanders and Dickemper became engaged to be
married, which according to Dickemper “was definitely the
most amazing part of the trip!”
After spending two semesters at Harlaxton, the Schafers
have created a lifetime of memories. “Living, eating,
socializing, and teaching at the Manor helped us form some
wonderful friendships among the students and faculty,” said
Jane Schafer. “We were ‘family’ while we were there and
shared birthdays, holidays, and special events together.”
Schafer was very proud of the HLG students. “We were
able to function in countries where we did not speak the
native language,” continued Schafer. “We saw enormous
growth in our HLG students as they truly lived their faith in a
secular environment. Many became leaders and most were
highly respected by students and faculty.”
The next scheduled Harlaxton study semester abroad is the
fall of 2008. For more information regarding the HLG Honors
Program, contact Dr. Kenneth McNutt, director of the honors
program, at his college extension, #272.
In addition to the Harlaxton program, HLG has semester
study programs at Hong Kong Baptist University and the
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
(University of London). These programs are available for any
student who meets the criteria and are not limited to honors
students.
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8 Faculty & Staff News
Faculty & Staff News
And the winner is...
For the second semester in a row, Hannibal-
LaGrange College administration, faculty, and staff
participated in a campus-wide weight loss competition.
With HLG President Dr. Woodrow Burt winning the
competition for the fall semester by losing over 40
pounds, participants knew the competition was going
to be tough. Fifty HLG employees participated in the
12-week competition, which began on January 19. The
goal was to provide a workplace wellness program for
HLG employees that was motivational, fun, and easily
adaptable to their busy lifestyles.
The 50 participants were divided into nine teams.
Each team had a captain and a creative name for their
team: Negative Numbers, Louis’s Losers, The BLT’s, Less
of Me, The Reducers, Weigh Down!, Losing Weight from
A-Z, Do or Die, and Team #8.
According to Beth Sowers, HLG public relations staff
writer and the coordinator of the program for the spring
semester, “Having a weight loss program has been
eye-opening for most of the participants. Grabbing a
doughnut from the break room or having that extra cup
of coffee due to fatigue has become a thing of the past.
Those that saw success in this program have reported
feeling more energetic than ever thanks to regular
exercise and healthy food choices,” continued Sowers.
“I’m so excited to see these healthy changes and how
they’ve impacted not only the participants but the entire
campus!”
Every Friday Sowers supervised the weigh-ins and
measurements and kept confidential records of the
results. The teammates supported each other and held
one another accountable for the weekly weigh-ins. At
the end of the competition, the participant with the
highest body weight loss in each category (men, women)
received a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. The winners for the
spring 2007 semester were Peggy Blaine, administrative
assistant to the president, losing 15.441% of her
body weight, and Kyle Brenneman, dean of student
development, losing 7.363% of his body weight. “I
couldn’t have done it without this program on campus,”
said Blaine. “The weighing in every week and knowing
others were also doing it along with you makes it easier
to stick to the program. It was a tremendous help in
starting me on the path to a healthier lifestyle.”
Over 500 pounds have been shed over the course of
the fall and spring semesters. Because of the success of
this program, plans are being made to continue with the
third round beginning next semester with hopefully even
more participants, weight loss, fun, and prizes.
Dr. Martha Bergen, professor of Christian education at
HLG, published an article entitled “Zechariah and Haggai:
Motivators and Builders,” printed in the summer 2007 issue
of Biblical Illustrator.
Dr. John Booth, professor of music and chair of the music
department at HLG, attended the Hymnal Planning
Summit at LifeWay headquarters in Nashville, TN, in
January 2007, to begin work creating the next edition of
The Baptist Hymnal. Booth helped with criteria for hymn
selection and criteria for worship song selection. Booth
was also on the hymnal committee for The Baptist Hymnal
in 1991. In addition, Booth will be leading a choir festival
at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on September
27, 2007.
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has named Kyle Brenneman,
dean of student development at HLG, to the Governor’s
Campus Security Task Force. The goals of the task force
are to promote a widespread partnership between school
administrators and the public safety community, as well
as examine the safety and security of higher education
institutions throughout the state.
The HLG Athletic Department announces the addition of
several assistant coach positions: Crystal Barz, assistant
women’s basketball and head women’s golf; Matthew
Brock, assistant men’s basketball; Michael Brookshire,
assistant men’s soccer; Darren Funk, assistant baseball;
and Michael Pontius, assistant softball.
Michael Chlebanowski, assistant professor of art at HLG,
presented a collection of paintings spanning from 1999-
2006 for exhibit at Morton College in Cicero, IL, from
January to February, 2007. Chlebanowski also painted
a mural for the St. Louis Marathon, which was then
auctioned off in March 2007.
Greg and Celeste Church, former HLG faculty, are now
serving at Howard Payne University where they are both
assistant professors of music in voice. Both Greg and
Celeste are finishing work on their DMA’s at Texas Tech.
The Churches have two girls, four and seven years old.
Connie Craig, academic affairs office manager, was
installed as president of the Missouri Federation of Music
Clubs during their spring convention in Cape Girardeau,
MO, in May 2007. The Missouri Federation of Music Clubs
is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Craig is a member of the Evening Etude Music Club of
Hannibal.
Tim Dickerson has accepted the position of assistant
director of maintenance and began his duties in May 2007.

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Jane Griffen, assistant professor of music at HLG, was the
guest conductor for the Illinois All-State Youth Choir in July
2007. A retreat was held in April 2007, where students were
introduced to the music, with the camp following in July. The
choir took an 8-day tour to San Antonio, TX, July 20-28. The
60-voice youth choir presented a wide variety of sacred music
in several churches and venues in San Antonio. Accompanist
for the retreat was Karen Meade, staff accompanist at HLG,
and Jessica Woodworth, instructor of music at HLG, was
accompanist for the camp and tour.
Heidi Reece, a 2000 HLG alumna, has accepted the position
of women’s residence director in Kleckner Hall dormitory.
Reece is married to David, and they have a son named Caleb.
Al Sarno, instructor of human services at HLG, received an
honorary Doctor of Humanities degree in May 2007, from
Pillsbury College and Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Sarno is
currently working to complete his dissertation and graduate
from Capella University with his Ph.D. in human services by
2008.
Faculty & Staff News
Joshua Jones has accepted the position of head coach of both
cross-country and track and field programs. Jones received
his Bachelor of Science in physical education from Liberty
University, Lynchburg, VA, and will complete his Master of
Science in exercise science from the University of California,
Pennsylvania, CA, this summer (2007).
Ramona Kapcovic, former HLG adjunct faculty member and
criminal justice graduate, has graduated from law school and
returned to northeast Missouri to serve as an attorney with the
Missouri Public Defender’s Office. Kapcovic is originally from
the St. Louis area.
Laura Lane, a 2002 HLG alumna, has accepted the position of
women’s residence director in Pulliam Hall dormitory.
Heather (Hazelwood) McSmith, Carroll Missions Center
ministry assistant, filmed a video series entitled Bibleman
Powersource in Nashville, TN, during May 2007. The first
video will be released in the fall. McSmith also recorded lead
vocals for a song created for the series.
Ian Northcott, a 2003 HLG alumnus, has been hired as the
new head men’s wrestling coach at HLG. Northcott will be
the first head coach of the new program that was added in
March of this year. Northcott received his Bachelor of Science
in recreation management and has begun coursework hours
toward a Master of Science in Education degree.
Brad Phillips recently accepted the position of head women’s
basketball coach at HLG. Phillips received his Bachelor of
Science in physical education and health from Williams
Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, AR, and a Master of Science
in education from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
Dr. Mark Quintanilla, associate professor of history at HLG,
was awarded a Mellon Fellowship from the Virginia Historical
Society to finish editing a series of eighteenth-century letter
books from an Irish West Indian colonist who later became
Attorney General of St. Vincent. The edited manuscript is
slated to go to press in the fall of 2007. Dr. Quintanilla also
presented a paper at the Transatlantic Studios Conference at
the University of Cork in Ireland in July.
Dr. John Schafer, professor of business and master’s program
coordinator at HLG, has written an article entitled “Financial
Accounting: Here and Across the Pond” to be published in the
accounting section of the October 2007 issue of the Business
Education Forum.
Faculty & Staff Honored at
Annual Appreciation Banquet
5 Years
Clay Biggs
Lois Cox
Jason Durst
Beth Forman
Darla Power
Randy Shepard
10 Years
Johnny Abbott
Sue Booth
Joel Shults
15 Years
Darla Thomason
20 Years
Katherine Burt
John Schafer
Robin Stone
David Ziegler
25 Years
Jenny Johnson
Lois Snider
Jerry Thomason
35 Years
Kenneth McNutt
Retiring Faculty Members
Margaret Johnson-Dennis, assistant professor of
accounting, retires after 10 years of service at HLG.
Jeanna Moschenrose, assistant professor of
psychology, and chair of the department of
behavioral science, retires after 10 years of service at
HLG.

10 Faculty Profile
Dr. Judy Lemons, assistant professor of science
education, is the science teacher known for entering
the classroom excited about using sedimentary rocks to
explain the earth’s tectonic plates. Her love for science is
obvious, and she emphatically says that students are the
most enjoyable part of her job. “I am so blessed to be able
to do what God has called me to do. I love the classes and
the students, and being able to make a small difference in
their lives.”
Lemons has been with Hannibal-LaGrange College
for sixteen years and has worked with the HLG Summer
Science Camp since it began fifteen years ago. The summer
science camps now attract over 100 area children between
2nd and 5th grade each year.
In addition to teaching, Lemons is also a faculty/staff
co-chairperson on the Building for the Future campaign.
“I was asked by Dr. Burt to be on the committee, and I
was happy to do it. It is something I believe in. HLG has
needed a new science building for a long time,” says
Lemons.
The expanded allied health/science facilities will
benefit the campus, as well as local employers who need
people properly trained in lab procedures. By educating
more students in the larger facilities, HLG will also help
Missouri and the neighboring states to meet the high
demand for science teachers. During the summer, children
in the science camps will also have access to the modern
advances in the new building.
“Our students need a better physical learning
environment without crowded laboratory spaces. The new
building will be such a blessing for our students, as well as
for the faculty,” explains Lemons. Through the building of
a new science center, Lemons believes students will know
that HLG is committed to the best science education.
For Julie Andresen, HLG library director, the college
library is more than just a building of periodicals and
books. “As a library, we serve not only academic needs,
but also social and spiritual needs as well,” says Andresen.
“I love being able to have influence on the students, getting
to encourage them in studies, as well as personal growth.”
Part of the plan for the Building for the Future
campaign involves adding a new library on campus that
will provide extensive facilities. The current library contains
a little over 130,000 bound volumes, but the future library
will hold approximately 200,000. “I am excited about
the new center and the opportunities that will come with
it,” says Andresen, who has been working at the college
since 1990 and is a faculty/staff co-chairperson on the
BFTF campaign. She joined the committee because she
feels that the library and science buildings are important to
the campus and are needed facilities for HLG to prepare
quality students.
Her position on the campaign is to raise awareness
with other faculty and staff about the needs at HLG and to
help the campus, as a whole, have a sense of ownership in
the new library center. The new facility, Andresen explains,
will allow HLG to expand its services to the students, the
staff, and the community.
Andresen sees the needs of the library, and its current
limits in space and capability. “If I’m going to say how
much we need this, I need to not just talk about the
problem but also work towards a solution.” That is why
Andresen is investing her time in the Building for the
Future campaign so that through her active participation,
she can continue to serve the students at HLG just as she
has done for the past 17 years.

Knowledge for Service
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Graduation
A graduate generally wears two faces. One is the face of
a giddy teenager entering into the college world, excited about
all the friends to be made and the fun times to be had. The
other is the face of an adult, preparing to take a step forward
into the “real world” with head held high and armed with an
abundance of knowledge and the tools needed to succeed in
life. Whichever face graduates choose to wear after they walk
across the stage has a lot to do with how well the institution
has prepared them. The faculty of Hannibal-LaGrange
College are confident they are sending capable adults out
into the world prepared and instilled with the college motto
“Knowledge for Service.”
On May 5,
2007, the campus
of Hannibal-
LaGrange College
overflowed with
178 graduates,
family, and friends
as the school celebrated its commencement exercises. The
College conferred an additional 57 degrees in December,
totaling 235 graduates for the 2006-07 academic year.
Dr. Woodrow W. Burt, president of Hannibal-LaGrange
College, welcomed guests and praised the graduates on their
accomplishments. “This is a highly significant occasion on our
campus. In fact to a great extent, this is what we are all about,”
said Burt. “For these graduates this day marks the achievement
of goals set long ago and met through diligent study and
personal sacrifice. For the families and friends of graduates,
this day marks the fulfillment of dreams shared and fostered
through the years.”
Burt congratulated the
graduates on their tremendous
achievement. “Graduates,
William J. Bryan once wrote,
‘Destiny is not a matter of
chance; it is a matter of choice.
It is not a thing to be waited for;
it is a thing to be achieved,’”
continued Burt. “You sit here
today because years ago you
made a significant choice, and
in turn you have achieved an
important goal in your life. On
behalf of the entire HLG family,
we commend and congratulate
you.”
The speaker for this year’s commencement was U.S.
Congressman Kenny Hulshof. Elected to Congress in 1996,
Hulshof is serving his sixth term as the U.S. Representative
serving the 25 counties in northeastern and central Missouri
that make up Missouri’s Ninth Congressional District.
Hulshof extended his best wishes to the class of 2007.
“You have completed this part of your life’s journey. You have
grown, you have matured, and you have received a unique
and complete education,” said Hulshof. Congressman Hulshof
addressed the graduates and audience on the strong influence
of family and the value represented in the HLG college motto.
“One of the reasons why I am such a fan of this institution,
Hannibal-LaGrange College, is because of the values that you
communicate—values that I share. Those values are emulated
in that motto
or that creed
‘Knowledge
for Service.’”
Hulshof
went on to
describe
the ultimate
example
of service

Graduation
and the limitations of government in respect to service.
“Service requires passion. Service requires compassion.
The perfect example of passion and compassion, and that
perfect example of a servant, is Jesus Christ,” said Hulshof.
“Government has a part in providing and protecting the
most vulnerable in our society, but government cannot put
hope in anyone’s heart. Government cannot provide a sense
of purpose in someone’s life. The reality is that when there
is a broken life, it takes a personal interaction—a meeting
of the hearts.” Hulshof continued, “Yes, you have been
armed with knowledge and yet that knowledge requires
something over and above that--that being service. Because
it is in the hardship of our neighbors that we find our calling,
our willingness to serve others, relying on the goodness of
this great land, and the boundless grace of God.”
Congressman Hulshof challenged the class of 2007
to make the most of their education by living a life of
service. “Milestones like this are important and yet it is
what we do from this milestone forward that really makes
the difference,” said Hulshof. “So let us make the most of
this moment. This moment has given you an opportunity
that some never have the chance to have. Let us then live
lives that are not just rich in goods but lives that are rich in
goodness. Let us then go from this day to live lives that are
not just the envy of a few, but an inspiration for the many.”
Members of Hulshof’s district and regional offices
including HLG alumnus Scott Callicott, who serves
as Hulshof’s northern regional director, accompanied
Hulshof. Callicott was instrumental in securing HLG’s
commencement on the congressional representative’s
calendar. A native of Bertrand, Missouri, Hulshof is married
to Renee (Howell) Hulshof, of Hannibal, Missouri, and
a graduate of the Journalism School at the University of
Missouri. Residents of Columbia, Missouri, the Hulshofs
have two daughters, Casey and Hanna.
At commencement, the Parkway
Distinguished Scholar award was
given to Dr. David Pelletier, professor
of Christian education and associate
dean of academic affairs at HLG. The
$1,000 award is given by Parkway
Baptist Church in St. Louis. Selection
for the award is based on outstanding
professional and personal contributions
to Christian education.
Dr. Pelletier holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Union College in
Schenectady, New York, a Master of
Divinity degree from Westminster
Theological Seminary in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, and Master of Religious
Education and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees from Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Louisville,
Kentucky. He has also taught science at
the junior high and high school levels,
served numerous churches in pastoral
roles, and been an advocate for the use
of technology in ministry. Pelletier has
written several articles for publication
and leads workshops and training
events.
Dr. Pelletier has served at Hannibal-
LaGrange College since 1986 and
exemplifies a servant-leader as he
serves as both a professor of Christian
education and as associate dean
of academic affairs. In addition to
teaching, he is responsible for course
scheduling, college catalog revisions,
and other administrative tasks. He and
his wife, Jane, reside in Hannibal.
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Building for the Future:
Connecting Generations

On Friday, February 9, 2007, Hannibal-LaGrange College announced to
the community a $30 million capital campaign designed to address current
needs as well as prepare for the projected growth of the college in the near
future.
With enrollment near an all-time high, the HLG Board of Trustees
unanimously approved the ambitious effort that will replace two buildings,
more than double the permanent endowment holdings, and provide funds for
renovation of several existing buildings. For the past year, this effort, called
the Building for the Future Campaign has been in a period of planning and
leadership recruitment. In the initial solicitation of faculty/staff, trustees and
community leaders, more than $3.75 million has been pledged in the multiyear
fund raising effort.
In his challenge to the Board of Trustees and to alumni, HLG president,
Dr. Woodrow Burt, reminded them of the priceless role HLG has played in
countless lives. “Over the years many of you have invested, through your
gifts, in the lives of the students attending Hannibal-LaGrange College. Your
investments have paid tremendous dividends. Young minds have been molded
and educated, and lives have been changed because of your investments,”
added Burt. “We thank you for that, but now, more than ever before, we
need your support … Hannibal-LaGrange College gave many of you your
start. It gave you a strong foundation upon which to build. I ask you to
consider giving back to HLG. I challenge you to invest in a cause that is
bigger than each of us.”
Hannibal-LaGrange College has been recognized as one of America’s Best
Christian Colleges and a Best College Scholarship recipient for the fourth
consecutive year by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. HLG is the
only Christian college in Missouri to be named to both lists. The history of
providing “Knowledge for Service” in a caring Christian environment is nearly
150 years old at HLG. We believe that providing a Christ-centered education
is the best way to help shape the lives of our graduates who in turn shape our
community and eventually the nation.
The focal point of campaign-funded construction will be a new $7 million
library, named in honor of Dr. Earl Roland, a long time benefactor of HLG.
The present library has served HLG students well for the past 40 years, but
we have simply outgrown the space originally intended for a two-year school
with less than half our present enrollment. The new library will provide
Allied Health/Science
Roland Library
Campaign
Goals
Library
$7 million
Allied Health/Science
Building
$9 million
Campus
Improvements
$4 million
Endowment
$10 million
TOTAL
CAMPAIGN GOAL
$30 MILLION
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sufficient space for more than 150,000 volumes and
first-rate multi-media-equipped classrooms that can be
used by students
as well as the
general public.
In order to
provide the best
possible study
environment
for our students
and faculty, the
new library will
include computer
work stations,
individual study carrels, wireless access throughout,
and an internet cafe. This combination of enhanced
technology and carefully planned space utilization will
provide future students with a scholastic resource second
to none.
The second new structure will be an allied health/
science complex expected to cost over $9 million. This,
too, will replace a 40-year old facility that was designed
and built for junior college needs. As the educational
needs of our area have grown, Hannibal-LaGrange
College has vastly increased the use of the current
Mathews Science Building. In fact, training in allied
health care disciplines such as nursing, dental hygiene,
respiratory care, and emergency services are becoming
so important that this division of the science structure
may be expedited in order to address a critical shortage
of trained health-care professionals. No discipline is
more deserving of qualified Christian students than the
allied health care field.
“Those of us who are concerned with the welfare
of our community are always happy to endorse
organizations like HLG. There are very few public or
private institutions that make a better neighbor than
Hannibal-LaGrange College. As a graduate, I have a
personal appreciation for this school, and I am pleased
to have been asked to serve on this community steering
committee. I encourage you to join in my support for the
Campaign for Hannibal-LaGrange College.”
John E. Waldschlager
Marion County Sheriff
1990 HLG Alumus
The final two elements of the Building for the Future
Campaign hold the keys to long-term stability and
growth. Ten million dollars is planned for permanent
endowments and $4 million for much-needed
renovations on several campus buildings, including
current residence halls.
Over the course of this multi-year campaign, the plan
calls for significant monies to be added to the permanent
endowment fund. Endowments can best be described as
funds that are held permanently by nonprofit institutions
and are invested to provide both income and capital
appreciation for the benefit of the institution. They
provide seed money for new projects and programs.
Income could be designated to support scholarships,
“Of the many elements that make up a good community,
education and medial care may be the most important.
As a doctor in the medical community, I am happy to
add my support to the campaign for Hannibal-LaGrange
College.”
James Thornton, M.D.
Campaign Co-Chairman
missions, or in some situations, to underwrite an entire
department. Substantial endowments are truly the
building blocks for the future.
“The growth of Hannibal-LaGrange College has
come about as a result of God’s favor, the hard work of
our personnel, and the generous support of those who
believe in what we are doing,” said Burt. By providing
new facilities, enhanced support for academic programs,
and the long-term financial stability of the College, the
HLG leadership believes the Building for the Future
Campaign will enable the College to equip a new
generation of future leaders who remain dedicated
to their historic mission and college motto to provide
“Knowledge for Service.”
Community Steering Committee
In planning the Building for the Future Campaign,
a Community Steering Committee was enlisted. This
group of 25 men and women represent a cross section
of Hannibal and Marion County. Members of this
committee were chosen to represent specific segments
of the community that should be challenged to provide
financial support for the Campaign. Their specific
responsibilities include helping to develop a prospect
list, arriving at appropriate gift requests, and helping
determine the proper person(s) to make the request.
Members of the Community Steering Committee
understand that their responsibilities are only within the
funding for the campaign, not for building plans, contract
negotiations, or budgeting. These latter concerns are
to be addressed by the administration and the board of
trustees of Hannibal-LaGrange College; however, input
from friends of the community is always welcomed. It
is anticipated that the work of the Community Steering
Committee will be completed near the end of 2008.
However, individual members may be called upon to
assist with specific prospects that have been identified
through work of the Committee.

Team Boiling Blondes
Team Rojo
Student Activities
Iron Chef
pioneer college caterers, inc.
Applause for food preparation
does not commonly occur
in college and university
cafeterias. However,
the cafeteria on the
campus of Hannibal-
LaGrange College
was “smokin’” from
the buzz of activity
and excitement as the
crowd gathered for the
first annual HLG Iron
Chef competition on
January 30.
The HLG cafeteria was filled
with hopeful amateur chefs,
people cheering and holding up signs
for their favorite teams, and local media
taking pictures and video. The evening was not only
successful for the team that took home the top prize,
but for HLG as well, thanks to the help of Pioneer
College Caterers, the HLG Student Development
Office, Refreshment Services Pepsi, County Market,
and Kohl’s Food Store.
Five teams competed against each other for prizes
and bragging rights for the title of HLG Iron Chef. All
teams were given a pre-set list of ingredients and 90
minutes to prepare an appetizer, side dish, and main
entrée. However, a “secret ingredient” was revealed
just minutes before the competition began. A liter of
orange soda was given to each team to incorporate
into one or more of the competing recipes.
Kyle Brennemann, dean of student development and
coordinator of the event, was pleased with the talented
teams. “I was very impressed with the creativity
that the teams used in cooking their dishes,” said
Brennemann. “It was interesting to walk around and
see how hard the teams were working.”
Cooking stations were set-up in front of an audience
of HLG college students, faculty and staff during the
evening meal hour. Onlookers were encouraged to
cheer and donate money to their favorite team. The
team who collected the most money would receive
another special honor, the People’s Choice Award. All
donations collected at team work stations were given
to support HLG mission projects.
Teams frantically worked to prepare their dishes
within the allotted time. Team members divided their
2007 HLG Iron Chef Winners
Team M.O.M.
(Moms on a Mission)
cooking efforts between time in the
large cafeteria kitchen and at the
tabletop work stations. When
time was called, each team
presented their dishes to
the judges: Rich Cain,
WGEM chief meteorologist;
Patrick Keyser, designer/
photographer and food
stylist; Randy Boyer,
Refreshment Services Pepsi;
and Brian England, area
vice president for Pioneer
College Catering.
Rich Cain, well-known in the
tri-state area as the trusted weatherman
for WGEM TV and Radio, informed and
entertained the HLG audience by filming a live
weathercast during the competition.
Four student teams and one HLG personnel team
participated in the competition. Team C’3, Shelly
Bode, Bethany Bearden, and Jonathan Lemaster; Team
Rojo, Seyhan Hope, Yulia Igheltskia, and Anne Smith;
Team Boiling Blondes, Kathryn Heyer, Alicia Comfort,
and Jenny Barker; Team Hot Pepto, Melanie Logan,
Michelle Smith, and Trey Hall; and Team M.O.M.
(Moms on a Mission), Marilyn Lehenbauer, Cindy
Hammock, and Betty Anderson. Randy Shepard,
director of student activities, served as master of
ceremonies for the event.
The panel of judges deliberated based on the following
criteria: presentation, completion of dishes, use
of secret ingredient, creativity, originality, attire,
teamwork, overall taste, and cleanliness. The teams
were judged on a scale of 1-15.
The results of the competition were:
HLG Iron Chef: Team M.O.M.
Second Place: Team Boiling Blondes
Third Place: Team Rojo
HLG Iron Chef winning team members each received
a George Forman Personal Grill. Team M.O.M.’s
winning recipes were featured selections on the
college cafeteria menu the following week. The
coveted People’s Choice Award was also presented to
Team M.O.M. for collecting the most donations for
HLG mission projects.
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Student Activities
Trojan
Idol
Hannibal-LaGrange College hosted a successful
second annual Trojan Idol Competition throughout
January and February of the spring semester, thanks to
some talented (and not so talented) students.
Two open auditions were held in January
which filled the campus coffee house,
Common Grounds. The audience
witnessed some students with
hidden talents, such as song
writing, impersonation,
to narrow the competition from over 30 to ten
contestants. On February 2, the group narrowed
to five, and were set to performed on February 9.
The top three contestants, Kristin Sanders,
sophomore human services major, Josh
Thomas, sophomore Bible major,
and Tamara Whitney, sophomore
communication arts major, went
head-to-head in HLG’s Parker
Theatre on February 16.
Tamara Whitney
Josh Thomas
costume design, and dance, while
Kristin Sanders
During the final competition,
others simply sang their hearts out
each of the three contestants
(much to the relief of the judges)!
Like their American Idol counterparts, the
Trojan Idol judges spoke their minds, although
some were better at sugarcoating their opinions
than others. Sara Keck, associate dean of residential
life, was the “Paula Abdul” of the group, Heather
McSmith, Carroll Missions Center ministry assistant,
wowed the 300+ audience members
with two songs. Last year’s winner, Ben
Dixon, senior Christian theatre major, also
performed. The judges made their final picks, and
the audience members were able to submit their
votes. After a long month of performing, the 2007
Trojan Idol title was awarded to Kristin Sanders.
was the celebrity judge thanks to the success of the Tamara Whitney took second place honors,
Bibleman videos in which she stars. Kevin McSmith,
HLG alumnus and husband to Heather, played the
part of “Randy Jackson” along with Sara’s husband
Josh Keck, assistant women’s basketball coach, and
Dr. Don Colborn, associate professor of biology, gave
with Josh Thomas rounding out the trio in third.
“I was extremely happy and surprised to win
Trojan Idol,” said Sanders. “There were some really
talented people in the competition and I really
was just happy to be in it because I love singing.”
the character of “Simon Cowell” a run for his money!
After two open auditions, the judges were able

Yesterday Once More
by Jo Ann Holcumbrink Raney ‘66
Director of Alumni Services and Annual Fund
Alumni Insights
Ever found yourself “Looking for Yesterday”
(Woody Herman) Well, good news, it’s “Yesterday
Once More” (The Carpenters)!
Make plans now to come to campus for
Homecoming 2007. There’s so much to see and do,
truly something for everyone: class reunions, HLG
sports teams in action, music, games, food, and fun,
plus many new facilities for you to tour! COME SEE!
A familiar sight and one of Hannibal’s most famous
landmarks is the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse.
Sitting atop Cardiff Hill on the Mississippi River, the lighthouse has welcomed
visitors from all over the world. As I began to plan homecoming and tried to
think of a particular theme to use this year, I thought of the lighthouse and how it
used to light the way to safe harbor for the many boats traveling up and down the
Mississippi River. I also began to think of how it was “Just like Yesterday” (Bread)
that I planned my first HLG homecoming. “Yesterday, When I Was Young” (Roy
Clark) the Class of 1940 was coming back for their 50-year reunion. I was so
excited for them! That first homecoming event proved to me that it could be
“Yesterday Once More” (The Carpenters). What fun it was to see friends
reuniting for the first time in over 50 years. It was truly “So Yesterday” (Hilary
Duff).
Hannibal-LaGrange College has been a figurative lighthouse for so many
through the years, lighting the way for a bright future, providing a safe harbor of
learning and growing, and like the lighthouse on Cardiff Hill, always standing
steadfast and strong! Many of you have been planning on visiting the campus
again. Well, let this homecoming be the year you return to your alma mater!
We need your nominations for our annual alumni awards by September
24. The Distinguished Alumnus, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Young
Alumnus Awards will be presented during the Alumni/Student Homecoming
Banquet on Friday evening, November 2.
We will honor the Classes of 1957, 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997, and 2002 this
year, but as always, we encourage all alumni to attend! Watch your mail for the
homecoming brochure and reservation form which will contain more detailed
information regarding special activities, hotel accommodations, and specific
times for the various events. Remember to bring the whole family—there’ll be
something for everyone!
Though many of you have told me “Yesterday Went Too Soon” (Feeder), let
me once again invite you to Homecoming on November 2 and 3. You will find
something for the whole family this year so make plans now to attend. We’ll
enjoy “Yesterday and Today” (Yes). You’ll be so glad you came!
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BOOSTER BANQUET FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 , 2007
BOOSTER BANQUET SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
Stephanie Whaley and Christina Hubert
On Friday, April 20, the Missouri Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education (MACTE) honored 67 outstanding beginning
teachers as part of the spring conference held at the Capitol Plaza
Hotel in Jefferson City. This award is only given every other year.
Each Missouri college or university identified two exceptional
teacher education graduates in their first or second year of teaching
as recipients of this award. The HLG education department
received recommendations from principals of first and second year
This year’s Booster Banquet will feature songwriter, poet, and speaker, Gloria
Gaither. Known as one of the great lyric writers of contemporary life, Gloria
Gaither warms the hearts of her listeners with stories on life, love, and the Body
of Christ. Celebrated with her husband Bill as the “Songwriters of the Century”
by the Association of Composers and Publishers, Gloria has spent her life
communicating the ideas that change, encourage, and enrich the lives of people
everywhere. Articulate and inspiring, she is in great demand as a convention and
retreat speaker, as a guest lecturer on college campuses, and as a mentor to writers,
lyricists, and poets.
The Booster Banquet will be held in the Mabee Sports Complex on the campus of
HLG. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for students 17 and under. Pre-banquet music
will be performed by the Hannibal-LaGrange College Brass Ensemble, and during
the banquet special music will be presented by Vision, HLG’s Southern Gospel
men’s quartet. For more information, call 573-221-3675, ext. 344.
teachers, and then the Teacher Education Committee made the
final selection. Each recipient received a handcrafted crystal apple
mounted on a lighted, engraved stand.
Stephanie Whaley, physical science teacher at Mark Twain High
School in Center, and Christina Hubert, fifth grade teacher at
Eugene Field Elementary School in Hannibal, were honored as
graduates of the Hannibal-LaGrange College Teacher Education
Program.
“Stephanie Whaley and Christina Hubert are hard-working,
student-centered teachers,” said Jane Schafer, director of the HLG
Education Department. “They use varied teaching strategies to
make learning meaningful to their students. They manage their
classrooms well and work closely with parents, colleagues, and the
community to help their students experience success as learners.
They are both very well deserving of this award!”

2007 ALUMNI AWARDS
Spotlighting some of HLG’s brightest and most successful former students.
You may honor them for service, commitment, and achievement and be part of this annual tradition.
If you know a former student who fits the following criteria, nominate him or her for an alumni award.
Alumni Awards
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
Award: Most prestigious of the three awards and presented to Hannibal-LaGrange College graduates for
significant and broad accomplishments in business or professional life or for state or nation. This award
is for developed talent that reflects favorably on the quality of Hannibal-LaGrange College, the faculty,
and administration.
• Must be distinguished in his or her chosen business, profession, or life work.
• Must be a person of such integrity, stature, demonstrated ability, and renown that the faculty, staff,
students, and alumni of the college will take pride in, and be inspired by, his or her recognition.
• May be deceased provided that during his or her lifetime he or she met the essential requirements of
the previous subsections.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Presented to a Hannibal-LaGrange College graduate who has given outstanding service to the college or
his or her community. There are three categories:
• Outstanding Community Service
• Outstanding Human Service
• Outstanding Service to the College
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD
Given to a Hannibal-LaGrange College graduate who is age 35 or younger for outstanding
accomplishments in his or her profession, business, community, state, or nation.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Letter of nomination accompanied by a brief biographical form. Nomination will be made for a certain
category of award although the selection committee has the right to transfer to a more appropriate
category if deemed fit. Nominees will be contacted and asked for complete resume and references.
Nominations should be received by October 1.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Comprised of a representative from the administration, faculty, senior class, three members of the board
of trustees, three alumni, and president of the college. In case of a tie vote, alumni director will declare
the recipient.
Awards to be presented at the alumni banquet, Friday, November 2.
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Alumni News
1940s
June Elizabeth Mosby Austin (’40)
celebrated her 87th birthday on March 13.
June has been legally blind for the past
ten years due to glaucoma. June came
to live with son Eugene and wife Sarah
in January 2007. Husband William is in
a nursing home for Alzheimer patients.
They have six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. June would enjoy
hearing from former classmates and friends
at 15485 Old Jamestown Road, Florissant,
MO 63034.
1970s
Jeff Cornelius (’73) and Becky
Cornelius are grandparents!
Johnston Paul Stewart was born
December 5, 2006, to their
son Jody and wife Molly Cornelius. Jeff
and Becky are living at 119 May Court,
Nicholasville, KY 40356-2441.
1990s
Terry Royer (’90) and wife Debbie have
moved to 10670 Tuxford Drive, Alpharetta,
GA 30022. Terry has been appointed
director of marketing for Siemens. We
wish Terry well in his new position.
Jerry Morrell (’92) and Rebecca Gaither
Morrell (’97) write to update friends
on their family. Last August the family
suffered the loss of their house in a fire.
They learned of God’s provision and care
and are enjoying a new home at 6209
Rene Street, in Shawnee, KS 66216. Jerry
and Becky have 4 children: Bryan, 9;
Kathryn, 6; Kaylee, 4; and Jordyn, 18
months.
K. Renee Goodman-Dowell Goeppner
(‘93) and husband Brian live in Springfield,
where she is employed by the State of
Missouri, having worked three years
with the Division of Youth Services and
the past six years with the Department
of Corrections. Currently Renee is a
parole officer at the Ozark Correctional
Center. Brian is a senior officer for the
Federal Bureau of Prisons in Springfield.
Classmates may e-mail Renee at
reneegep@yahoo.com.
Edward Lennox (’93) and Tracy
Cook Lennox (’93) and family live
in New London, MO. Edward
is a Shelter Insurance agent, and
Tracy is manager of Northeast Regional
Credit Union. They have a son, ten-yearold
Skyler, and a new baby girl. Emily was
born December 20, 2006.
Charles “Chuck” Mayer (’98)
and Jennie Mauk Mayer (’99) of
Jefferson City, MO, announce the
birth of their second child. Rylie
Ann was born September 8, 2006. She
weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19
¾ inches long. She joins her big brother,
Sean, who will be three on June 19. They
would enjoy hearing from friends at
cjmayer1@earthlink.net.
Aaron McNutt (’98) and Miriam
Lamborn McNutt (’98) announce
the birth of their second child.
Claire Marie McNutt was born
March 25, 2007. She joins brother Cliff,
who will be two in October. The McNutts
live in Wake Forest, SC.
Beth Cookson Forman (‘99), and
husband Stephen C. Forman
announce the birth of their second
child. Nicholas Calvin Forman
was born May 22. He weighed 7 pounds,
10 ounces, and was 18 inches long.
Nicholas joins a big sister, Brooke-lyn
Nicole.
Tami Heger Hunt (’99) and husband Joseph
live at 348 Shepard Farm Road, Truxton,
MO 63381, with their four children:
Kristen, 5; Ashlyn, 4; Ryan, 2; and eightmonth-old
Nathan. Joseph is an electrical
contractor and plans to go into business for
himself the end of the year. Tami will be
his secretary.
2000s
Jennifer Rover Hunt (’00) stopped by the
Alumni Services office on April 13 with
her three handsome sons. Her family
will be moving in to a new home in Troy
very soon. She would enjoy hearing from
her friends at 209 East Bellflower Street,
Bellflower, MO 63333.
Gregory Scott Moore (’01) and
wife Jen of Franklin, TN, announce
the birth of their daughter. Cali
Denell Moore was born March 27,
2007. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce,
and was 19 ¾ inches long. Best wishes
may be sent to gmoore13@gmail.com.
Katie Parker Franke (’02) was married in
June, 2003. Katie, CEO, COO, and CFO
of the Franke Corporation, enjoys being
a stay-at-home-mom to her four children:
Marissa, 10; DJ, 9; Peyton Ann, 2 ½; and
one-year-old Elli Lynn. Katie would enjoy
hearing from friends at 1315 North Blaine,
Wellington, KS 67152.
Dolin Luke Bray (’02) and Kim
Abernatha Bray (’03) announce the
birth of their first child. Caedmon
Gair Bray arrived on January 22,
2007. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce,
and was 19 ½ inches long. The Brays
make their home in Hannibal.
Jarrett D. Reardon (‘04) and Emily
Wern Reardon (‘05) announce
the birth of
their first
child. Eden Elizabeth
Reardon was born
February 18, 2007.
She weighed 7
pounds, 4 ounces,
and was 20 inches long. The family is
making their home in New Lenox, Illinois.
Valerie Loaiza Fischer (’05) was married
to Devin Fischer
on February 24,
2007. Devin is
self-employed
with Fischer Body
Shop, and Valerie
is self-employed
with ValRich Foods,
LaCasita Salsa.
Valerie was featured
in Reflections in the summer 2005 issue.
Her business was just getting started then,
but she is proud to report that her product
is now in several states through several
distributors and features 25 different
products. Valerie and Devin are making
their home in Jefferson City, MO.

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Matthew Scott Jones (‘06) and Lisa
Neubrand Jones (‘05) announce
the birth of their first child. Landon
Matthew Jones
was born December 18,
2006. He weighed 9
pounds, 9 ounces, and
was 22 inches long. The
Jones family reside in
Nixa, MO.
Jonathan Lutman (’05) and Amy Hauck
Lutman (’05) were
united in marriage
on November 4,
2006, just five years
and two months
after meeting
at HLG. After
graduation, Amy served for ten months in
Madagascar as a missionary. They now reside
in Slidell, Louisiana. Jonathan is an officer
in the Slidell Police Department. Amy is a
tutor with Home School Cottage in Slidell.
They would enjoy hearing from friends at 223
Tidewater Drive, Slidell, LA 70458; or you
may e-mail them at jalutman@bellsouth.net.
Alicia Howell Rollins (‘05) has been selected
as the Business & Professional Women’s
Young Careerist representative for the State
of Missouri. The competition was held
Future
during the Missouri State Federation’s Annual
Conference held in April at Lake Ozark. The
award recognizes the achievements of young
business professionals between the ages of
21 and 35 who support the mission, vision,
and legislative platform of BPW/USA. Alicia
received a bachelor’s degree in organizational
management from HLG. She is employed
by Girl Scouts of the Becky Thatcher Area as
CEO. She and husband Brandon reside in
Hannibal.
Aaron Zachary Sexton (’06) and Jenny
Glover Sexton (’05) are making their home
at 423 Crowe Street, Sikeston, MO 63901.
Zach is director of personnel for Missouri
Delta Medical Center. He recently wrote a
letter of appreciation to a faculty member
expressing his gratefulness for having had the
opportunity to be her assistant while at HLG.
Zach writes that he is using the skills he
learned as her assistant and that experience
has made the transition into the professional
world much easier for him.
We Want YOU in the New
HLG Alumni Directory!
HLG has contracted with
Alumni Research, Inc., Holiday,
Florida, to collect and compile
information on all HLG alumni
into a hardbound, library-quality
volume. The directory, with
an expected delivery date of
November, 2008, will be made
available to Hannibal-LaGrange
College alumni only as a limited
edition press run. It will be
offered one time only. Alumni
Research, Inc. will be calling
you soon to verify addresses and
biographical information. If you
have any questions or concerns,
please call Jo Ann Raney, at
573-221-3675, extension 208.
Gladys M. Fretwell Watson ‘25
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
May 5, 2007
William T. Meyers, Jr. ‘32
San Diego, California
March, 2007
Orval E. Ricks ‘34
St. Charles, Missouri
March 20, 2007
Loren M. Mills, Jr. ‘38
Hannibal, MO
May 10, 2007
Esther M. Bock ‘41
Palmyra, Missouri
June 15, 2006
Jacqueline R. Butler Crow ‘47
Windsor, Missouri
May 19, 2007
Rayford Edwin Feldkamp ‘48
Pevely, Missouri
May 5, 2006
Alice Mills Kopesky ‘50
Little Chute, Wisconsin
March 3, 2007
Daniel R. Creech ‘56
Galena, Missouri
John R. Burgher ‘61
Mexico, Missouri
December 30, 2006
John Huggins, Husband of
Sandra Akers Huggins ‘61
Charleston, Arkansas
February 26, 2006
Mellanie Wyers Lewenczuk (’91)
St. Peters, Missouri
March 22, 2007
Ann (Sundermeyer) Lees
Former HLG librarian (1973-1983)
Hannibal, Missouri
May 5, 2007
Alumni News

Lighting the Way
Alumni Golf Classic at Norwoods
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Open House/Tours of Campus
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
President’s Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Student/Alumni Banquet & Awards
6:30 PM
Homecoming Gala & Coronation
8:15 PM
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
9:00 PM - Midnight
Guest entertainment to be announced!
Trojan Turkey Trek & Fun Run for Kids
8:00 AM
Alumni Brunch - “Juice & Jazz”
10:30 AM
Family Fun & Games
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lady Trojans vs. Culver-Stockton
5:00 PM
Trojans vs. Robert Morris College
7:00 PM
Old Joes vs. Pros Alumni Basketball Game
TBA

Trojan Turkey Trek
5K Run/5K Walk & ½ Mile Fun Run for Kids
Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 8 a.m.
Hannibal-LaGrange College Campus
Location
Hannibal, MO – A 5K run/walk combination road/cross country race that weaves through Hannibal-LaGrange
College campus. Race starts and finishes near the soccer field and will take you through campus, along a couple of city
streets and beautiful trails. If you’re familiar with one of Missouri’s toughest 5K races, the Hannibal Cannibal, rest assured
this race is NOT the Cannibal, but it will introduce you to a few of Hannibal’s hills!
5K run is competitive; 5K walk is not.
Register at: www.hlg.edu
by printing off form & mailing to:
Hannibal-LaGrange College
Office of Alumni Services
2800 Palmyra Road
Hannibal, MO 63401
Awards
Awards announced immediately following 5K run.
(Medals to top two finishers in each age group.)
Overall Gobbler/Hen
Overall HLG Alumni Gobbler/Hen
Age Groups
under 12 30 - 39
13 – 15 40 - 49
16 – 19 50 - 59
20 – 29 60 & up
For more information:
Email: mlbandkids@yahoo.com
Call: 573-406-5488
Entry Fee
5K - $15 per person
HLG Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni - $10 per person
½ Mile Fun Run for Kids - $8 per child
Family rate - $35 per family for 5K Run/Walk/½ Mile Fun Run
Pre-registrants guaranteed t-shirt!
Door prizes, food, and drink immediately following race.
Fun Run for Kids:
(12 & under) starts at 9 a.m.
Starts and finishes at the same location as
the 5K (near Blackwell soccer field).
Young athletes will feel “big” going through
the HLG campus on this completely closed
course.
Kids Awards:
This is not a competitive race. All
participants will receive a ribbon and t-shirt.
2007 Trojan Turkey Trek Registration Form - REGISTER NOW!
Return form and payment to: Hannibal-LaGrange College, Office of Alumni Services, 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal, MO 63401
Name______________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________
Please check which event you are participating in: 5K Run 5K Walk Fun Run for Kids
Your age as of 11/04/07: ______ Please check if HLG Alumni
T-shirt size (please circle one): Youth: S M L Adult: M L XL
Waiver of liability: By submitting this form I agree to the following: In consideration of my accepting this entry, I the undersigned, hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrators waive and
release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have from Hannibal-LaGrange College, all sponsors and their representatives, successors or assignees of any and all injuries suffered by me in this
event. I understand that this waiver includes any claims based on negligence, action or inaction of any of the above parties. I attest that I am sufficiently physically fit to compete safely in this event
and that a qualified medical person has not advised me otherwise. I also give permission for the free use of my name and picture in any broadcast, telecast,
or print media accounting of this event. I will accept all decisions of the Committee regarding this event.

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22 26 Institutional Advancement
You Are Cordially Invited
by Connie Benson ‘94 • Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Summer is winding down. Throughout the summer months, if your
household is like mine, you receive many invitations to weddings, bridal
showers, graduations, anniversaries, and birthday parties. If you are like
me, you make every effort to take part in these special events.
Invitations are also a significant part of our work at HLG these days.
Over the past year, Dr. Burt, development office personnel, Community
Steering Committee members, and our Board of Trustees have been
inviting HLG friends in Hannibal and the surrounding areas to help us
financially with the Building for the Future campaign. Of course, we
have not been able to contact all of our alumni and friends, but we are
trying to reach as many as we can. The individuals we have contacted
have generously accepted our invitation to help. I want to thank all of
you who have been so charitable. Your generosity is greatly appreciated,
and you are making a major impact on the lives of students who
will benefit from the new library, allied health center, science building,
renovations, and the scholarships that this campaign will provide.
If you have not received a phone call, letter, or visit from us, I cordially
invite you to participate in the most ambitious campaign in Hannibal-
LaGrange College’s history. We come to you, our alumni and friends,
for help in constructing new facilities, making improvements, and
increasing our scholarship funds and endowment. As you know, tuition
does not cover the costs of new facilities,
nor do we receive state or federal dollars.
Therefore, your assistance in this effort is
of vital importance.
There are many ways to give to HLG.
Gifts do not always have to be cash. We
have individuals who give through stocks,
IRAs, life insurance policies, wills/trusts,
and other giving vehicles. Be sure to ask
us how you can give other than a cash
gift. I hope that when we call or stop by
for a visit, you will accept our invitation to
help the college financially in Building for
the Future.

“Look, Nicolas, I’ll give you candy!”
by Carl Singer • HLG Campaign Consultant
In the Singer family, twin grandchildren recently provided
an interesting glimpse into human nature and the process of
maturing. The three-year-old fraternal twins were squabbling
over a toy when their exasperated mother put her foot down
and insisted that the argument cease. When the truce was
declared, Nicolas was in control of the toy, to the irritation of
Katy.
After a moment, Katy disappeared and quickly came back
with something hidden in her tiny hand. Stopping in front of
the triumphant Nicolas, she very sweetly said, “Look, Nicolas,
I’ll give you candy!” Little did her twin understand that he lost
more than the battle when he exchanged the battle-worn toy for
the little piece of candy.
Watching toddlers at play, we are not surprised to see them
grabbing objects from one another while using the words,
“my, mine, give me, and I want that!” A toy that is the object
of intense struggle one minute may be discarded by both
youngsters the next. We expect this kind of behavior from tiny
children even as we understand our role as parents and teachers
is to train them in the concept of you, yours, and ours. Our
responsibility becomes increasingly complex as children begin
to understand the concept of exchanges and how they can
exploit hungers or weaknesses in others.
I believe the progression from childhood into adulthood
and maturity can be measured by our perception of getting,
holding, and giving. In physical or emotional childhood, we
seem to be consumed with getting
what we want when we want it.
A measurement of childhood may
well be seen in the grasping and
the grabbing of “things.” Even
the treasured toys of Christmas
become the trash of springtime.
As adults we want a bigger piece
of chocolate pie even as we fancy
a waistline at least three inches
smaller.
If maturity has truly settled
around our shoulders, the word
“giving” will take priority over the word “getting.” In our
times of introspection each of us must realize that every piece
of property, every dollar, in fact every “thing” that we have
accumulated will be given away, or it will be “taken” away
through death. Regardless of age, maturity is that time of life
when we come to expect nothing in return for our gifts.
Katy was only slightly more mature when she won her sibling
battle by saying, “Look, Nicolas, I’ll give you candy!” Giving
without thought of getting is as sure a sign of maturity as May
flowers are a sign of spring.
Institutional Advancement
Through Love - Serve One Another
by Louis Riggs • HLG Campus/Community Connectors
The Apostle Paul spoke for us all with these words from Galatians
5:13.
That type of service has been a hallmark of the first year of the
Campus/Community Connectors organization, which began a year ago
with a simple idea: the need to find ways to serve one another
while building bridges to the surrounding community.
The Connectors have served Hannibal-LaGrange
College in so many ways that it’s hard to account for
them all:
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serving as greeters for athletes as they return
to campus for the new school year
being on hand to reassure anxious parents
who are leaving their children behind for
the first time ever
helping to host receptions for senior recitals
so parents and loved ones can enjoy those
performances to the fullest extent
guiding grade school children through the
Roland Fine Arts Center for Children’s Theatre
performances
assisting prospective students on Campus Visit Days
serving the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner
helping to judge area History Day competitions
pitching in to help with concessions during ball games
providing comfort during campus blood drives
baking comfort food distributed during mid-term and finals week.
The opportunities for service this organization explored over the past
year have been as diverse as they have been rewarding.
We would conservatively estimate the Connectors have
provided in excess of 1000 hours of service to the HLG community
over the last year. And the Connectors have plans to provide
even more service in 2007-2008, including taking on
campus beautification projects.
On a personal note, being able to have a
front row seat for the birth and growth of this
organization has been a blessing. Sitting in
the same room with servant leaders who have
decades’ worth of experience in volunteering
has provided a matchless education and a
glimpse into the hearts and minds of individuals
who give freely of their time and experience on
a daily basis.
As we celebrate this first milestone in the
history of the Campus/Community Connectors, we
look back on numerous accomplishments and new
experiences. Looking ahead to the second year of the
Connectors, we anticipate more accomplishments, more
experiences, and more opportunities to serve one another.
Thank you, Connectors, for your outstanding service and your
example of servant love.
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28 The Arts
The Arts
Visual Art
In the spring 2007 semester, the HLG Art Department hosted a
number of impressive exhibits by talented artists in the Hagerman
Art Gallery. During the months of January and February, HLG
featured a special art exhibit highlighting the works of guest artist
Mark Taylor. Taylor, a 1996 HLG alumnus, grew up in St. Louis, MO.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in painting from HLG and
his Master of Arts degree in art education, K-12, from Lindenwood
University in St. Charles, MO. In October of 2004, he married
Cora, which he claims is “probably the smartest thing I’ve ever done
in my life!” The Taylors make their home in St. Louis, MO, where
Mark teaches middle school art in inner city St. Louis, and Cora is a
counselor and caseworker for children in the foster care system.
In March, HLG held the 18th annual high school art competition.
Participants from Northeast Missouri and West Central Illinois high
schools competed in this year’s contest, including Hannibal, South
Shelby, Highland, Mark Twain, and Clark County in Missouri, and
Unity and Quincy Notre Dame in Illinois. Approximately 50 awards
were presented during the awards ceremony. Holly Bentley of South
Shelby High School won Best in Show and received $100 cash and
a $4,000 art scholarship to HLG. Kelly Durst of Highland High
School won Best in Drawing. Amber Cramer of Highland won
Best in Painting. Erica Lake of Mark Twain High School won Best
in Mixed Media. Josh Cottrell of Clark
County High School won Best in 3-D
Media award. Durst, Cramer, Lake, and
Cottrell each received $25 cash and a
$2,000 art scholarship to HLG.
In April, the Hagerman Art Gallery
was the showcase for the combined
senior shows of Marcia Maxson and
Scott Schaller. The exhibit featured works
from the artists’ portfolios. A personal
Theatre
On April 12, the theatre department presented the HLG Children’s Show, The Adventures of
Robin Hood. Children of all ages enjoyed the classic story of England’s best-loved outlaw. HLG’s
version of The Adventures of Robin Hood encouraged the audiences to interact with the actors
as the story unfolded, drawing the audience to a better understanding of the themes of the show.
This extracurricular and open-call activity for college students has grown to an annual event for
area schoolchildren. This year four shows of The Adventures of Robin Hood were presented
including an evening performance. Every year, more than 4000 elementary school students
attend the children’s shows at Hannibal-LaGrange College.
exhibition is required of all graduating art students at HLG. Maxson
graduated in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration
in painting. Schaller also graduated in May 2007 with a Bachelor
of Arts with a concentration in graphic design. Also in April, HLG
hosted the annual HLG Student Art Competition and Exhibition. The
public was invited to attend and view the works on display and vote
for the coveted People’s Choice Award. The President’s Award was
chosen by HLG President Dr. Woodrow Burt. The winners of the
People’s Choice Award, the Best in Show, and the best in categories
received art materials. The annual winner of the President’s Award,
is given a cash prize and is asked to donate the winning artwork
to the HLG Art Department’s permanent collection. The pieces for
display were juried by the college art faculty before submission into
the competition, and then reviewed by an outside judge. Selections
were chosen from all
studio classes from the
2006-2007 school year.
Casi Gray, junior art
major of Ashkum, IL,
won Best in Show with
her acrylic piece Chapter
12. Gray also won the
President’s Choice Award
for her computer graphics
piece Matthew 6 in Line.
The People’s Choice Award winner was Jordan Rhea, freshman math
major from Troy, MO, for a pen and ink drawing of Prime Minister
Winston Churchill.
In May, an exhibit featuring works from HLG photography
students filled the gallery. Entries comprised selections in several
different media of film and digital camera work including black and
white, sepia tone, and hand tinted.
The theatre department of Hannibal-LaGrange College donned period costumes and stretched
their Shakespearean prowess for the challenging spring semester. On February 22 and 23 they
performed William Shakespeare’s Othello. This play, written in 1603, is considered one of
Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies and one of his finest works. A play based on jealousy, Othello is
a portrayal of the extremes of human emotion and how those emotions can deceive the mind. The cast of Othello included
Ben Dixon as Othello, Molly Grabinski as Desdemona, Jonathan Broadhacker as Iago, Chris Shelden as Cassio, and Chad
Shinn as Roderigo. Other cast members included Hannah Smith, Ashlee Millstead, Rod Keown, Shiloh Guthrie, Robert
O’Connor, Jordan Hosmer, Jennilee Roddy, Sarah Crews, Cindyanne Miller, Seyhan Hope, and Jenks Warren. Jerry Thomason
served as director, and Molly Grabinski as assistant director.

Music
Concert Choir Tour
During the month of April, Hannibal-LaGrange Concert Choir performed a program of “World Music” representing the countries of
Ecuador, Nigeria, South Africa, Korea, Brazil, Ireland, Russia, and Norway. The 40-voice choir performed at three area churches. Along
with the music, a presentation was made highlighting current mission endeavors in each country. Some of the songs that were performed
included “E Oru O,” “Arirang,” “Per Spelmann,” “Gabi, Gabi,” “Il Lluvia,” “My Maker’s World,” “Riversong,” and “Salmo 150.” The concerts
featured a cappella selections, as well as authentic instrumental accompaniments. The HLG Jazz Choir also made an appearance, singing
selections of vocal jazz, which represented the United States. Jane Griffen, assistant professor of music, is the director of the HLG Concert
Choir and HLG Jazz Choir.
HLG Band Tour
Hannibal-LaGrange College’s Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Vision, a Southern Gospel men’s quartet, toured Louisiana April 13
through April 17, 2007. The groups were able to tour the downtown/French Quarter area of New Orleans, LA, and take in such sights as
Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, the French Market, Riverwalk Marketplace, and the Aquarium of the Americas. They also performed
for the host church, Williams Boulevard Baptist Church in Kenner, LA, during the morning service, and again that evening at Sherwood
Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Before the group left Louisiana, they participated in a clean-up effort in New Orleans City Park. On
the way home, the groups stopped in Bowling Green, MO, to perform for the Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church. All three groups are
directed by David Corkern, assistant professor of music at HLG. According to Corkern, the band tour in Louisiana was an opportunity to
perform, a chance to help with hurricane relief, and a way to immerse themselves in the “culture... and FOOD of New Orleans!”
HLG Children’s Choir Concert and Tour
The Hannibal Children’s Choir, sponsored by Hannibal-LaGrange College, held their spring
concert on April 17 in Parker Theatre. The children’s choir, consisting of 53 students from
across the district, performed a variety of music from folk songs to the classics. Included
were several Orff instrumentations. On April 24, the children’s choir performed for Beth
Haven, a retirement community in Hannibal. To close their busy year of performances,
the choir went on tour on April 27, performing at five local Hannibal elementary schools.
This was the twentieth year for the choir as an educational outreach to enhance children’s
musical experience, supplementing school and church choral training by focusing on the
preparation and performance of age-appropriate music literature while having fun through
games, exercises, and performances. The children’s choir is led by Linda St. Juliana, who is the
vocal music teacher at Veterans Elementary School and coordinator of elementary fine arts in
education for the Hannibal Public School District.
HLG Handbell Choir
Instrumental Concert
The Advanced Handbell Choir performed a variety of music from classical to praise and worship
as part of the annual HLG Handbell Sunday on April 22. During the morning worship service,
the handbell choir played hymns with FBC Centralia’s Handbell Choir and provided other musical
portions of the service. That evening Immanuel Baptist Church of Hannibal, MO, hosted the
HLG Handbell Choir. Minister of Music and HLG alumnus Daron Caswell was featured on two
vocal pieces with the handbells. Classical tunes such as “Easter Exaltation” and “Classical Easter”
were performed, as well as more traditional hymns “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and
“Immortal, Invisible” among many others. The choir is directed by Dr. John Booth, who is serving
his 18th year as a member of the HLG music department faculty.
The Hannibal-LaGrange College music department presented their spring instrumental concert
featuring the String Ensemble, Advanced Handbell Choir, Jazz Band and Concert Band on April 26. The
String Ensemble, directed by John Ferguson, performed in the lobby of the Roland Fine Arts Center as
guests arrived, serenading them with such pieces as “Marche Militaire,” “The Easy Winners,” and “The
Sycamore.” The Advanced Handbell Choir, directed by John Booth, played “When I Survey,” “I Exalt
Thee,” “Here I Am to Worship,” “Easter Exaltation,” and other selections. The Jazz Band portion of the
concert featured an assortment of jazz styles. The familiar big band swing style was represented by
“Fat Cat,” “Hit and Run,” and “Backburner.” “Goodbye My Heart” was a slow ballad featuring an alto
sax soloist. “Samba, Samba” is a fun, upbeat Latin-style tune. The band played two upbeat jazz arrangements of old hymns, “Victory in
Jesus,” and “Heaven Medley,” consisting of “When We All Get to Heaven” and “When the Morning Comes.” The Concert Band closed out
the evening by presenting a program with a decidedly American flavor. “A Prairie Portrait,” by Robert Sheldon, was inspired by the poetry
of Carl Sandburg as he wrote about the pioneer spirit of his birthplace on the prairie. Other pieces included Larry MacTaggart’s “Mt.
Vernon Reverie,“ “America the Beautiful” by James Swearingen, and “Men of Might,” a rousing concert march including fanfares, cymbal
crashes, and woodwind trills. David Corkern is the director of bands at HLG.
The Arts
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FINE ARTS CALENDAR
F A L L 2 0 0 7
September / October
Ilya Faden Photography Exhibit
Opening Reception September 4 Hagerman Art Gallery 6:30-8:00 PM
September 11
Music Faculty Recital Parker Theatre 7:00 PM
An Evening of American Music
September 25
HLG / HCA Concert Parker Theatre 7:00 PM
October 11
HLG Children’s Show Parker Theatre 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM
October 18
Matt Assel Senior Recital Parker Theatre 7:00 PM
October 29
Music Department Recital Parker Theatre 10:00 AM
November / December
John Inman Painting Exhibit
Opening Reception November 9 Hagerman Art Gallery 6:30-8:00 PM
November 18
Handbell Sunday
Moberly and Hannibal
November 25
Hanging of the Green / Parker Theatre 6:00 PM
Lighting of the Star
Burt Administration Bldg.
November 29 - December 1
Fall Theatre Production Parker Theatre 7:00 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 6
Music Department Christmas Concert Parker Theatre 7:00 PM
December 9
Hannibal Children’s Choir Concert Parker Theatre 4:00 PM
January 10, 2008
Michael Chlebanowski Art Exhibit Hagerman Art Gallery 6:00 PM
Opening Reception
Artwork displayed in HLG Art Exhibits

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HLG TROJANS WHO RECEIVED
SPECIAL HONORS DURING THE 2006-2007 SEASON:
Sports Awards
MEN’S SOCCER
AMC
2006 Coach of the Year
David Erskine
2006 AMC Player of the Year
JP Wunder
2006 AMC Freshman of the Year
Kevin Zimmerman
Conference Player of the Week
Week 6 – JP Wunder
First Team All-Conference
Miguel Ramirez
David Senchermes
JP Wunder
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Austin McDowell
Jose Nogues
Kevin Zimmerman
Academic All-Conference
Joshua Bertram
Tom Heafner
Gilberto Romero
Austin McDowell
Shawn Ohlms
JP Wunder
NAIA Player of the Week
Week 7 – Kevin Zimmerman
NAIA All-American Honorable Mention
David Senchermes
JP Wunder
NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete
Shawn Ohlms
WOMEN’S SOCCER
AMC
2006 Co-Freshman of the Year
Katie Archibald
First Team All-Conference
Ashley Tucker
Kat Minx
McKayla Christiansen
Christine Stevens
Katie Archibald
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Megan DeHues
Academic All-Conference
Holly Balkenbush
Emily Clausen
Megan DeHues
Kat Minx
Katie Porter
Christina Schremp
Caitlin Symons
Christine Stevens
Ashley Tucker
NAIA First Team All-Region
Christine Stevens
NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete
Emily Clausen
Megan DeHues
Kat Minx
Katie Porter
Caitlin Symons
CROSS COUN TRY
AMC
Conference Runner of the Week
Week 4 – Kevin Campbell
Academic All-Conference
Tanya Byus
Kevin Campbell
Joel Clover
Aimee Hosmer
Miranda Knight
Matt Mobley
Kimberly Yoder
MEN’S BASKETBALL
AMC
First Team All-Conference
Josh Pickett
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Wayne McPike
Academic All-Conference
Andrew Halford
Nick Michalas
Josh Pickett
Adam Potts
Chad Reading
Haakon Skuggedal
Mikey Vegar
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
AMC
First Team All-Conference
Theresa Goodwin
Megan Martin
Academic All-Conference
Rebekah Cline
Laura Cowling
Joanne Gillman
Kayla Honig
Megan Martin
Miranda Knight
Jenny Morrison
Kim Schwagmeyer
NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete
Laura Cowling
Joanne Gillman
Miranda Knight
Jenny Morrison
MEN’S BASEBALL
AMC
Conference Player of the Week
Week 1 – Tyson Mulvaney
Week 8 – Tyson Mulvaney
First Team All-Conference
Daniel McCarty (Pitcher)
Tyson Mulvaney (First Base)
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Lee Billings (Pitcher)
Jim Niemczyk (Second Base)
Tom Vesely (Outfield)
Gold Glove Award
Mike Carmi (Third Base)
Tyler Martin (Shortstop)
Academic All-Conference
Sam Bonney
Kevin Campbell
Mike Carmi
Nathan Carroz
Tim Crain
Jon Hain
Murri Lazaroff-Babin
Austin McDowell
Taylor McDowell
Tyson Mulvaney
Shawn Ohlms
Ben Strother
Matt Surratt
Joe Thrower
Thomas Vesely
NAIA Regional Player of the Week
Week 1-Tyson Mulvaney (First Base)
NAIA First Team All-Regional
Tyson Mulvaney (First Base)
NAIA First Team All-American
Nominated: Tyson Mulvaney
NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete
Sam Bonney
Nathan Carroz
Shawn Ohlms
WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
AMC
All-Conference First Team
Ashley Plaster
Danni Frick
All-Conference Honorable Mention
Hilary Kempker
Shayla Cox
Academic All-Conference
Adrienne Baker
Kristen Barnhill
Hilary Kempker
Megan Lister
Johnna Magee
Leah Novak
Ashley Plaster
Whitley Schopp
Mindy Sims
Lisa Stein
Jennifer Stone
Tamara Whitney
Academic All-Region
Hilary Kempker
Ashley Plaster
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
AMC
All-Conference Honorable Mention
Kari Boeckman
Academic All-Conference
Ashley Firebaugh
Esther Harkins
Kathryn Heyer
Ashlee Millstead
Kara Neeley
Ashley Vink
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Sports
Sports
Men’s Basketball
The 2006-07 Trojan Men’s Basketball program held their own
in a very competitive American Midwest Conference. The Trojan
men concluded their season with an overall 12-15 record finishing
5-7 in the conference. According to Trojan Head Basketball Coach
Jason Durst, the team played their best basketball at the end of the
season. “Our program took great strides in establishing ourselves as
one of the stronger teams in the AMC,” said Durst.
Some of the highlights of the season were besting rivals Missouri
Baptist University and Columbia College for the first time in eight
years. These experiences were a result of a large core of returning
players for the 2006-07 season. Durst believed these seasoned
players created a strong sense of team chemistry between players
and coaches.
Durst credits the 2006-07 team touting camaraderie,
experience, sacrifice, and teamwork among the team’s strengths.
“Our players are expected to focus on three areas of their life
as athletes in our program—spiritual, academic, and athletic,”
continued Durst. “With this commitment comes sacrifice. They
give up social time (weekends, holidays) in order to be a college
athlete, and we want to create a balance of all areas during their
college experience. We want to be able to succeed from our
commitment to being well-rounded student athletes.”
Durst is also proud of the individual honors awarded to
his team. Josh Pickett was selected to the AMC First Team All-
Conference, and Wayne McPike was awarded AMC All-Conference
Honorable Mention. Several team members received allconference
academic awards. (See a full listing of all HLG athletic
awards on page 31.)
Durst will see another large core of returning players for the
2007-08 season. “We return over 20 players to our program, and
we will retain nine players on the varsity team.
The men’s basketball coaching staff is proud of the hardworking
and dedicated student-athletes involved in the Trojan
basketball program. “As coaches, we emphasize the importance
of becoming triple-threat individuals—spiritual growth, academic
achievement, and athletic performance,” said Durst. Armed with
values of sacrifice, teamwork, and experience, the 2007-08 Trojan
Men’s Basketball team will be more than a threat; they will be an
unstoppable force.
Women’s Basketball
The 2006-07 Hannibal-LaGrange Lady Trojans’ theme “ARETE”
was the cornerstone for their hard fought season. ARETE, a Greek
word meaning “the best,” carries the idea of doing exactly what it
was designed to do in life.
Third-year head coach, Tiffany Hill states, “The vision of the Lady
Trojans basketball team is to be the best possible for the glory of
God alone! Our approach with every opportunity is to give more
than the day before in order to maintain a lifestyle of discipline and
excellence. As a result of this dedication we know that we will reach
our team goals because of our daily commitment.”
The tradition of the AMC and scheduling of tough nonconference
opponents provided the competitive edge for this
season. The Lady Trojans entertained seven top NAIA teams and an
NCAA Division I opponent early in the season. Once again, the
AMC Conference action included three teams that made it to the
2007 NAIA Div. I National Tournament. The Trojan women posted
an overall 13-17 season record.
Hill anticipated a great year for the Lady Trojan basketball
program. “Our team this year housed a large majority of veteran
players who have maintained a high level of excellence on and off
the court each year. They were not only savvy and competitive, but
also passionate about leaving their mark on our great Lady Trojan
basketball program at HLG,” said Hill.
The program graduated six seniors who have provided strong
leadership for this year’s team. Two seniors, Megan Martin and
Theresa Goodwin, were recognized as AMC All-American First
Team members. The AMC and NAIA recognized a number of the
Hannibal-LaGrange Lady Trojans for their excellence not only on the
basketball court, but in the classroom as well. (See a full listing of
all HLG athletic awards on page 31.)
With a year in review, the Hannibal-LaGrange Lady Trojans look
ahead to new challenges and high expectations. As the Lady Trojans
prepare to take the court next fall during the 2007-08 season, the
future is bright for the HLG women’s basketball program.

Softball
Spring Break 2007 found the Lady Trojan Softball team
soaking up the sun and collecting more wins than seashells in
Cocoa Beach, FL.
With a large number of new players, the Lady Trojans were
challenged early on to play together against more experienced
teams.
The team met and surpassed the challenge by beating
several higher ranked teams. With an overall season record
of 22-29 and a fifth-place conference finish, Head Coach Dan
Hurst led the team through some difficult losses to a great
showing at the conference tournament culminating with the
championship game. “The team focus was to be playing our best
at the end of the season, and that’s what happened,” said Hurst.
Hurst described the 2006-07 team as “fearless.” “The team
consistently believed in themselves. They supported and
encouraged each other regardless of the situation,” said Hurst.
This confidence carried the team to a nail-biting 1-0 shutout
victory over rival McKendree College and posting three wins in
one day at the conference tournament, eliminating Columbia
College to advance to the championship game. “It was so
rewarding for the players to see how their perseverance paid
off,” added Hurst. “I am also very proud of the way our players
consistently conducted themselves with great moral character.”
Along with the success of strong, cohesive team play,
individual team members were honored by AMC and NAIA.
Dannie Frick and Ashley Plaster were named AMC All-
Conference First Team selections, and Shayla Cox and Hilary
Kempker received AMC All-Conference Honorable Mention.
(See a full listing of all HLG athletic awards on page 31.)
The team enjoyed a strong supportive fan base throughout
the season. “We had a large group of relatives and friends who
consistently traveled to come watch us play. This group not only
cheered us on, but was willing to help however they could,” said
Hurst.
Hurst sets his sights on next year with goals to finish in the
top three in conference, qualify for regional play, and win thirty
games. The Trojan softball program has signed 10 new players
for the 2007-08 season. “I believe the combination of the
experience of returning players and the added talent of the new
players will lead to additional success.”
Baseball
When a team has a slow start to their season posting a 2-9 record,
most teams would not imagine the possibility of a record-breaking
season. However, most teams are not like the HLG Trojans.
What seemed to be a disappointing start to the spring 2007 season
soon turned into one of the most successful years for Trojan baseball.
Headlines of the spring 2007 Trojan baseball season included win
streaks of 6 and 7 in a row, school record for wins in a season, school
record for team ERA, school record for fielding percentage, two
AMC Gold Glove recipients, several all-conference selections, twotime
conference player of the week, and a roster of all-conference
academic honorees.
An experienced group of seniors led their team to the playoffs and
a 4th place conference finish. Trojan Head Coach Clay Biggs was
proud of the loyalty and dedication of those eight players. “This
team had dedicated seniors that had been through some tough
seasons. It is because of their efforts that a record-setting season
was possible,” said Biggs.
The Trojans set several goals for the season and surpassed many
of them, one of which was making it to the playoffs in the very
tough and competitive AMC conference. According to Biggs,
winning two games against Missouri Baptist University in the final
weekend to move them on to the playoffs was another highlight of
the season.
Along with several record-breaking team stats, individual honors
and awards were numerous including AMC Gold Glove awards
given to Mike Carmi (3rd base) and Tyler Martin (shortstop). (See a
full listing of all HLG athletic awards on page 31.)
This experienced and talented team will return nine starters to
the 2008-09 line-up. In addition, Coach Biggs continues to add
new talented recruits to the already strong roster. Biggs believes
that the 2007 season was a turning point for the program and is
confident in next year’s outlook. “We should be a very experienced
and capable group.”
Golf
The HLG Trojan
Golf Team had
a busy spring as
they played in
six tournaments
during the 2007
season. The
team faced tough
competition
throughout the
year as the NAIA Region V competitors are
among the strongest in the nation. Winterlike
weather conditions plagued the season
and created some interesting rounds. The
Trojan team competed in snow, rain,
and sunny conditions during tournament
play. “The team adjusted admirably to
temperatures ranging from 80 degrees to
30 degrees,” said head coach Tom Hufty.
Some of the highlights of the year
included freshman Aaron Logan finishing
as a medalist in the William Jewell Invitational. Aaron finished
third overall in a field of fourteen teams and seventy-five golfers.
“Aaron played exceptional rounds both days in inclement weather
conditions,” said Hufty, “I couldn’t have been more proud of how
he stayed focused under the pressure.”
Hufty anticipates a strong year in 2008 with almost all of the
players returning. “We have outstanding golfers representing HLG
and with the addition of new recruits on both men’s and women’s
teams, I look forward to the level of play that will be exhibited from
our veterans and newcomers.”
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