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on July 9, 2008. Sean has one sister, Erica. Maria Fernanda “Mafer” Reyna ’03 married Ian Eadie recently in Spain. They are living in London, England, where she is an energy procurement analyst. Ricky Johnson ’03 is living in Dallas where he is a supervisor for Henry Schein Inc., a pharmaceuticals company. John Cooper ’04 recently took a job as video production specialist for university relations at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He shoots and edits video for the university. Rachael (Marble) Schluterman ’04 is a stay-at-home mom for daughter Katie in Fort Smith, Ark. She and her husband, Adam, are expecting another child in January. Erin (Yancey) Rowbotham ’05 and husband Klay of Lamar, Ark., welcomed son Issac Terry to the family on July 28, 2008. Erin works for Phil Taylor Insurance in Clarksville. Kari Pridgin ’05 of Ozark, Ark., earned a master’s degree in instructional technology from Arkansas Tech University in December. She is teaching math at Ozark Middle School. John Burgess ’06 married Brittany Gideon on July 26, 2008, in Orange Beach, Ala. He works as an independent petroleum land manager for numerous oil and gas companies. The Burgesses live in Longview, Texas, with Brittany’s daughter Hallie. John writes that they are all avid sports fans, following the Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys. India Judd ’06 is living in Seattle where she works as a marketing executive for Calee Marketing. She trains marketing executives for the firm, located in downtown Seattle. Jared Gordon ’07 married Heather Lucy Waldo, the daughter of Mark and Chivon (Cogan) Waldo ’03, will celebrate her first birthday on Dec. 10, 2008. Barr on June 21, 2008, in Puerto Rico. The Gordons live in Plano, Texas. Judith (Stacks) Little ’07 and Matt Little ’05 welcomed a son, Clayton James, to the family on May 1, 2008. The Littles live in Clarksville. Stay In Touch! Have you recently started a new job Received a promotion Welcomed a new addition to the family Or maybe you just haven’t been in contact with classmates in a few years. We want to know what is going on in your life so that we can share it with your fellow classmates in the Today magazine. Send class notes to alumninews@ozarks.edu or go to the University’s Web site at www.ozarks.edu and fill out the “Stay in Touch” online form. 20 Today, FALL/WINTER 2008
Six to receive Alumni Awards The U of O Alumni Association will present its annual alumni awards to six people during Alumni Weekend 2009, scheduled for April 17-18. The Alumni Achievement Award will go to Dr. Fletcher Lowry ’52 of Conway, Ark. The Alumni Merit Award will go to Freddia Jean Sullivent ’91 of Alma, Ark. The Young Alumni Service Award will be presented to Trillian ’99 of New York City. And the Alumni Legacy Award will be given to David Rawhouser ’69 of Arlington, Texas; Joanne (Willett) Taylor ’60 of Clarksville; and Kathryn Wright ’58 of Baytown, Texas. The Alumni Office is currently accepting nominations for next year’s awards. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact the Alumni Office at 479-979-1234. David Pridgin ’07 has relocated to Haysville, Kan., where he is employed by Occidental Petroleum of Wichita, Kan. Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company, as well as a major North American chemical manufacturer. Jose Aguilar ’08 is working as an account and financial manager for Auto- Excel in Honduras. Dennel Burke ’08 is living in Texarkana, Texas, where she is a dental assistant with Denzer-Burke DDS. Maria Christina Calderon ’08 is living in Fayetteville, Ark., where she is a store manager for Abercrombie & Fitch. Maria Duarte ’08 and Marlon Clair Sharp ’08 are both working as Continued on Page 20 Hines named Arkansas’ Mr. Bass Robert Hines ’06 shocked the state’s tournament fishing community when he captured the 2008 Mr. Bass of Arkansas title in his rookie year on the fishing circuit. Hines, of Little Rock, won the prestigious title by amassing the most points on the Mr. Bass of Arkansas tournament circuit, which ended in July. He finished the year with 413 points, 40 points ahead of the secondplace finisher. “Being a rookie, I really didn’t know what to expect this year, so I had very few expectations,” said Hines, who works at Arkansas Rod and Reel in Little Rock. “I didn’t have the pressure of expectations, and I was able to sneak up on people. I have to admit that I surprised myself. I went from never fishing a pro-am tournament to winning an entire series. I had a fortunate year.” One of the highlights of the year for Hines was reeling in a monster largemouth bass that weighed 9.27 pounds in a tournament on Lake Millwood in southern Arkansas. It was part of a storybook rookie season for Hines, who said he’s been fishing since he was 2 or 3 years old. “As long as I can remember, I’ve had a rod in my hand,” said Hines, who received a gold, jewel-studded ring for winning the Mr. Bass title. “I’ve worked in fishing stores and guided fishing trips for most of my life, so I’ve always wondered how I would do in tournament fishing. But it still surprised me to do so well in my first year.” Ronnie Everett, president of Mr. Bass of Arkansas, said Hines surprised a lot of other people as well. “Nobody knew who this kid was,” Everett told the Northwest Arkansas Times newspaper. “He was just smok- Robert Hines holds up the 9.27 pound largemouth he caught in a fishing tournament this past summer. Hines won the prestigious Mr. Bass of Arkansas title for 2008. ing them. He didn’t win by just a little, either. He beat them by 20 or 30 points. He came out of nowhere.” Hines majored in business at Ozarks and had planned to go into the investment field. A downturn in the economy put those plans on hold and spurred his attempt at tournament fishing. “I knew if I was ever going to do it, this was the time,” he said. “My wife (Cheri) has been very supportive, and so I jumped in and gave it a try.” Hines hasn’t ruled out the possibility of trying his hand at professional fishing. “That’s a big step, but it’s something I’ve thought about,” he said. “Winning the Mr. Bass title has definitely given me the confidence that I can compete. I love to fish and there would be nothing better than making a living fishing.” Today, FALL/WINTER 2008 21
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