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CONTENTS<strong>Today</strong>A Magazine for <strong>Ozarks</strong>’Alumni & Friends<strong>University</strong> AdministrationRick Niece, Ph.D.PresidentSteve Edmisten, MAExecutive Vice PresidentDaniel Taddie, Ph.D.Senior Vice President, Academic AffairsJeff Scaccia, MBAChief Financial OfficerDarrell Williams, BSBusiness ManagerSherrie Arey, MSDean <strong>of</strong> Residential and Campus LifeJana Hart, BSDean <strong>of</strong> Admissions and Financial AidProduction StaffLarry Isch, MSDirector <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Public RelationsEditorVinnie Tran, BAPublications CoordinatorDesign and LayoutPhoto and editorial contributions by JoshPeppas, Michael Ream, Tiffany Rose andKimberly Penick.For more information, contact <strong>the</strong>:Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Advancement<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ozarks</strong>415 N. College AvenueClarksville, AR 72830-2880(479) 979-1230; Fax (479) 979-1239Web site: www.ozarks.edu<strong>University</strong> Directory(479) Area CodeAcademic Affairs 979-1431Admissions 979-1227Advancement 979-1230Alumni Relations 979-1234Athletics 979-1465Business Office 979-1208Financial Aid 979-1221President's Office 979-1242Public Relations 979-1420Registrar 979-1212Robson Library 979-1382Student Life 979-1321The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ozarks</strong> does notdiscriminate on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> religion, gender,color, national or ethnic origin, age, orphysical handicap in <strong>the</strong> administration <strong>of</strong> itseducational policies, programs or activities.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Ozarks</strong>Volume 25 Number 2 Fall/Winter <strong>2006</strong>4 No. 1 “Best Value”According to U.S. News & World Report,<strong>Ozarks</strong> is <strong>the</strong> top value in <strong>the</strong> South.5 Installation CeremonyThe Rev. Benson-Nicol is installed ascampus chaplain at a special ceremony.6 U <strong>of</strong> O senior leadsstate PBL group<strong>Ozarks</strong>’ senior Buddy Faulkner waselected president <strong>of</strong> a state-widestudent business organization.ON THE COVER:Inspired by <strong>the</strong> architecture <strong>of</strong>Munger Chapel, <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong>’sPresbyterian heritage and <strong>the</strong>surrounding Ozark Mountains, <strong>the</strong>triple-arch logo has played aprominent and symbolic role in <strong>the</strong><strong>University</strong>’s image for <strong>the</strong> past 35years.See Story, Page 2FEATURES10 Donor Pr<strong>of</strong>ileAlumnus Fred Romo says he can neverpay back enough for <strong>the</strong> education hereceived at <strong>Ozarks</strong>.15 Magnificent MandiSenior forward Mandi Carter leads<strong>the</strong> Lady Eagles basketball teamentering <strong>the</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-2007 season.18 Hole-In-<strong>the</strong>-Wall Gangreturns for reunionThe popular group from <strong>the</strong> 1970shas its first organized reunion in <strong>2006</strong>.19 The 2005-<strong>2006</strong>Donor Honor Roll<strong>Ozarks</strong>’ cherished supporters for <strong>the</strong>2005-<strong>2006</strong> fiscal year are recognized.34 The 2005-<strong>2006</strong>Memorials/HonorariaSupporters memorialize and honor<strong>the</strong>ir loved ones with gifts to <strong>the</strong> AnnualScholarship Fund.U <strong>of</strong> O men’s soccer coachDave De Hart (left) gives histeam a pep talk duringhalftime <strong>of</strong> a match this pastseason. De Hart and <strong>the</strong>Eagles had ano<strong>the</strong>r bannerseason in <strong>2006</strong>, continuing arecent trend <strong>of</strong> successfulseasons.See Story on Page 12<strong>Today</strong>, <strong>FALL</strong>/<strong>WINTER</strong> <strong>2006</strong> 3