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The Magazine of Tennessee Wesleyan College
ARCHES
Winter ‘14
Spring ‘15
Claire Tucker &
Dr. Lynn Massingale
Classmates Recognized for
Entrepreneurial Excellence

Strategic Academic Initiatives
A message from the President
Volume 14 | No. 2 | Winter ‘14 — Spring ‘15
CONTENTS
Dear Alumni and Friends,
We are grateful to all of you for making 2014 such a tremendous
success for Tennessee Wesleyan. With your prayers and financial
support, the college continues to make great progress toward its
ambitious goals. With your help, we are broadening our impact
as we expand our programs to educate students throughout the
region and beyond.
TWC’s graduates are some of the best and brightest. Over
this past year, we have heard from many of our alumni who have
celebrated significant milestones in their educational or career
journeys. Two of our many successful graduates are Ms. Claire
Whitfield Tucker and Dr. Lynn Massingale, who are featured in
this issue of the ARCHES Magazine. We enjoy hearing about
your personal and professional success and how the college played
a role in achieving your dreams. You bring honor to your alma
mater with your professional achievements and your service to
others.
I am pleased to share with you that the college expanded its
Athens campus with the recent purchase of the former Athens
Post Office building, located across from Sherman Hall on Jackson
Street. The purchase was finalized in December, and plans for
the building renovations are underway. We are thrilled to give our
fine arts program a more spacious home, which includes classrooms,
studios and an art gallery on the main level of this facility.
The second floor will be equipped for faculty offices while the
lower level will be used as instructional space and digital media
labs to re-introduce a communications major.
I want to encourage you to visit your campus and let us hear
about your life during and after Tennessee Wesleyan. Also, if you
know of students looking for a college that offers individual attention
within a vibrant academic community, please send their
name and address and allow us to introduce them to the TWC
Family. Better yet, bring them by for a personal visit with me or
one of our admissions staff. Your recommendation is the highest
endorsement we can receive.
Thank you for believing in us.
Sincerely,
Harley G. Knowles, Ed.D.
President
Robert Goodfriend
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
03
Winter Commencement 2014 05
Claire Tucker & Dr. Lynn Massingale 07
Empowering Future Leaders 09
Cruisin’ Through Time
TWC Homecoming Weekend 2014
11
Stadium Dedication 13
Tree Lighting Ceremony 15
Student Global Perspective Opportunity 16
Tennessee Wesleyan College adheres to the
principles of equal education, employment
opportunity, and participation in collegiate
activities without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital or family status,
disability, or sexual orientation.
This policy extends to all programs and activities
supported by the college. Tennessee Wesleyan
College is a comprehensive, private liberal arts
institution affiliated with the Holston Conference
of the United Methodist Church.

ROBERT
GOODFRIEND
Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
TWC honors Bob Goodfriend with inaugural award
Local residents, business leaders, family and friends from
near and far packed TWC’s Glenn Lowe Dining Room to
honor and celebrate Robert Goodfriend’s entrepreneurial
achievements. Robert M. “Bob” Goodfriend was recognized on
Oct. 14, 2014, as the inaugural recipient of Tennessee Wesleyan
College’s Distinguished Entrepreneur Award presented by the
Business Administration Department.
Goodfriend, a native Athenian, was described as “a classic entrepreneur
in every way” by TWC President Dr. Harley Knowles.
“We are thrilled to honor a highly successful entrepreneur. He
is a builder, innovator, leader and deeply committed community
servant,” Knowles said. “His story is a classic American epic.”
In accepting the award, Goodfriend said he is honored to be
selected. “I’m a giver, not a taker – but I am happy to take this,”
he said. Goodfriend’s wife, Wendy, and son, Jeff, joined him for
the presentation luncheon.
“It all started right here in Athens, Tennessee,” Goodfriend
said, speaking candidly about the highs and lows of his business
career.
As a youngster, Goodfriend worked in his father’s business,
Goodfriend’s Men’s Clothing Store, which operated from 1913
to 1991. Goodfriend’s father, Dr. Morris D. “Mike” Goodfriend,
and a partner opened Athens Outlet Stores in 1953; each partner
invested $5,000 capital in the business – the only capital ever invested
in the enterprise.
As he grew older, Goodfriend worked in his father’s warehouse
and stores; he graduated from McMinn County High School.
Goodfriend said he thought he knew a lot about business until he
went to Babson College; he learned even more after graduation
when he returned to Athens and again went to work for his father
in 1972.
Goodfriend’s enthusiasm and drive helped expand a dozen
small stores into a nationally recognized chain of more than 300
retail locations.
“Bob, along with his father and a dedicated team of employees,
made the Goody’s name into a hallmark brand in many towns
throughout the South,” Knowles said.
Also, the format of the stores changed from selling discounts
and irregular closeouts to branded goods. At its largest and most
successful, Goody’s had 383 stores and 11,000 employees.
“I had the most wonderful team of people anyone could assemble,”
Goodfriend said, adding loyal employees were the reason for
much of his success.
Goody’s became a publicly traded company in 1991.
However, not all of Goodfriend’s business experiences were
positive. Noting his experiences with successes and failures in
business, Goodfriend discussed how the storm referred to as the
“Blizzard of ’93” in March of that year closed some stores anywhere
from six to 36 days. He said the company still had not recovered
by the end of that year; 1994 was “a pretty decent year” financially
for the company, but was devastating for him personally.
“I got kicked out of my own company,” Goodfriend said, noting
the date was Sept. 27, 1994.
He was ousted, but later returned to lead the company in 1995.
Goodfriend said 1997 was the first year the business grew to $1
billion. The company continued to grow, adding the Duck Head
brand in 2003; by 2005, it was garnering more than $200 million
for the company.
Rather than dedicating more time overseas to expand the business,
in 2005, Goodfriend began the process to sell the business.
It eventually sold to two financial firms.
Goodfriend remains active in business by helping his son, Jeff,
develop the company Alumni Hall, which operates 17 stores
throughout the South. Alumni Hall specializes in providing a
unique selection of clothing and merchandise for college fans of
all ages.
Goodfriend encouraged those present, especially the business
students, to have the drive, the guts, the will and fortitude to do
whatever it is you want to do in life.
“You can do anything you want to do (and) that you’re smart
enough to do,” he said. “You work hard, you work smart, you take
chances.”
Goodfriend noted that some decisions will be good and some
will be not so good, but it is important to strive for what you want,
be humble, be aggressive, hire a good team and stick with those
employees through good fortune and adversity.
In closing, Goodfriend said he knew his father was looking down
upon the presentation with pride. He added that if not for his father,
he would not have had the opportunities he’s enjoyed.
“He was a good man who really gave his all for Athens,” Goodfriend
said. “I appreciate the honor so very, very much.”
Dr. Martha Maddox, associate dean for business administration
and chair of the department of business administration, announced
TWC’s Elliott Hall will have a Hall of Fame, and Goodfriend’s
photo plaque will be the first installed.
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101 Students Graduate at
Third Winter Commencement
The latest class of Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates
crossed the stage of Townsend Auditorium on Friday,
Dec. 12, 2014.
TWC’s third Winter Commencement saw 101 graduates receive
their Baccalaureate, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science
in nursing degrees.
The honorable Sharon Lee, Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme
Court, was Winter Commencement speaker and shared
with the graduates the importance of the “Three G’s” of Gratitude,
Generosity and Go.
“I urge you to show gratitude every single day,” Justice Lee said,
encouraging the graduates to be especially grateful for their rights.
For generosity, Justice Lee said, “To whom much is given much
is expected.” She encouraged the graduates to become leaders and
volunteer their time in their community.
When it comes to “go,” Justice Lee told the graduates, “If you
don’t fail, you’re probably not trying.”
“When you hit an obstacle … you have to help yourself,” Justice
Lee said. “Don’t be stranded by your fear of failure or your own
insecurities.
“You are capable of much more than you think you are,” she
added.
In addition to the conferring of degrees, the Athens Area
Chamber of Commerce Awards were presented to Ricardo Zapata
and Kimberly Layman. These awards are given to the male
and female graduates who have achieved the highest academic
average, whether or not all of their course work was completed
at TWC.
Zapata, of Maryville, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the
Management Excellence program, while Layman, of Madisonville,
graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Criminal
Justice with a Forensic Science Emphasis.
TWC President Dr. Harley Knowles presented the Winter
Commencement Class of 2014. He said the graduates will realize
they were taught by outstanding faculty, and he asked them to
recognize those faculty members.
Also, he asked them to consider the sacrifices made on their
behalfs, and asked the audience to recognize those in the Armed
Forces, both active service and veterans.
The ceremony concluded with the Lighting of Candles ceremony,
which symbolizes the connectedness of the faculty and the
passing of knowledge (the “light”) to the graduates. After all candles
are ablaze, faculty members extinguish their candles and the
graduates lift their flames symbolizing the charge from the faculty
to “take their candles and go light their world.” Graduates’ candles
are then extinguished.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dr. Suzanne Hine, vice
president for academic affairs, offered final advice to the graduates:
“It is our sincere hope you continue to learn, serve, lead and
believe.”
“Don’t be
stranded
by your fear
of failure
or your own
insecurities”
—Chief Justice Sharon Lee
Tennessee Supreme Court
Five Management Excellence Awards were presented to:
• Tabitha Cowan of Cleveland; Summa Cum Laude.
• Corey Burdette of Knoxville; Magna Cum Laude.
• Ricardo Zapata of Maryville; Summa Cum Laude.
• Kimberly Wilson of Benton; Summa Cum Laude.
• Dana Jaquish of Athens; Magna Cum Laude.
These awards are presented to the students with
the most outstanding performance in the area
of Management Excellence.
Pi Lambda Theta Awards were presented to:
James Bivens of Madisonville
History/Grades 7-12
Summa Cum Laude
Sabrina Hardy of Athens
Interdisciplinary Studies/Grades K-6
Magna Cum Laude, Sigma Tau Delta
Brittany Wooten of Benton
Early Human Development and Learning/Grades PreK-3
Summa Cum Laude
Pi Lambda Theta is an International Honor Society and
Professional Association in Education. The society supports
excellence in education and highly effective teaching.
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Claire Tucker
Dr.Lynn Massingale
In 1975, Claire Whitfield and Lynn Massingale received their
diplomas from Tennessee Wesleyan College, both unaware
of how far their education would take them. They entered
different job fields, each working toward individual goals. They
started their own businesses, taking risks by leaving steady jobs to
embark on new entrepreneurial adventures. Then in 2014, nearly
40 years after graduation, Lynn and Claire were both named Ernst
and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Southeast award recipients.
Ernst and Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction
and advisory services. The prestigious award program recognizes
entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success
in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal
commitment to their businesses and communities.
Claire Whitfield Tucker is President and CEO of CapStar
Bank in Nashville. She was a regional finalist in the Financial
Services category.
Claire said being named an
EY Southeast regional finalist
“was very humbling and a
bit of a jaw dropper.”
“In reality, it is the CapStar
team that deserves the recognition
for all of the accomplishments
since the bank
was formed in 2008,” Claire
said. “Collectively, we all took on roles as entrepreneurs when we
walked away from the safety of current jobs and began the journey
as a de novo bank.”
Claire graduated from TWC in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Accounting. She credits TWC’s atmosphere as
helping her achieve the career success she has today.
“It was a small enough campus that I was given opportunities
Classmates Recognized for
Entrepreneurial Excellence
“Believe in yourself, take a
few risks, be fair and never
ask anyone to do something
you would not do yourself.”
and leadership roles that really prepared me going forward to be in
a leadership role in my not-for-profit work and also in my career
as a banker,” she said in an earlier interview with TWC. “I still
look back on my days in the Student Government Association
when I’m chairing a meeting and remember where I started.”
TWC’s size, beautiful campus and close-knit community also
attracted Claire to apply here.
“It was really love at first sight when I visited the campus,” she
said in an earlier interview. “I was a rising senior in high school,
and I visited the campus and just was mesmerized by the beauty
of it. I really didn’t apply to anywhere else. This is where I wanted
to come. I felt like the environment for kids my age, first time
away from home, was very positive, small enough class size, small
enough college community that I felt like I could really fit in and
make a difference.”
Claire offered some advice
to current and future students
and advised all prospective college
students to look for a similar
feeling in the college they
choose to attend.
“Believe in yourself, take a
few risks, be fair and never ask
anyone to do something you
would not do yourself,” she
said. “Don’t just choose [a college] because you like the motto or
the color of the team or the song. Choose it because you really
think that you’ll fit in.”
Dr. Lynn Massingale is Executive Chairman of TeamHealth
in Knoxville and was a regional finalist in the Services category.
The founder of TeamHealth, Lynn completed undergraduate
and medical school in six years, showing his drive to succeed and
make a difference. He credits TWC as giving him academic discipline
that allowed him to complete school in such a short time.
With more than 9,000 clinicians who see more than 12 million
patients each year, TeamHealth is now a leading provider of hospital-based
clinical outsourcing.
“The foundation [to start TeamHealth] was enthusiasm for the
practice of emergency medicine,” Lynn said. “The business part
was the realization of the opportunity to provide emergency services
to a number of hospitals, to provide good doctors and provide
good business practices.”
He completed his chemistry degree in 1975 and says several
factors influenced his decision to attend TWC.
“[I chose TWC for] a combination of a good academic reputa-
tion, the proximity to home, which I needed to maintain due to
the need to work, and an academic scholarship package. Not a full
scholarship, but academic scholarship assistance that was helpful,”
Lynn said.
Lynn credits TWC faculty as having great influence on him and
his career success.
“Tennessee Weslean College prepared me for my experience
through primarily faculty talking to us about a wide range of
things,” he said. “Anything was possible as far as they were concerned.”
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Empowering
Future Leaders
“No matter where
you are, never
forget your home.”
Bellansira
Horusenga
W
hen Bellansira Horusenga turns her dazzling smile
in your direction, you might think that happiness
and good fortune have always been part of her life.
Sadly, that is not so.
The green hills of East Tennessee are a stark contrast to the
refugee camp where Bellansira – or Bella, for short – was born and
spent most of her 20 years.
Bella’s family is from Burundi, a country in Africa, but she
was born in Zimbabwe; her parents fled Burundi during war and
genocide in the 1990s. Two of her sisters still live in Africa – one
in Malawi and one in Zimbabwe – but her parents, a brother and
sister live in Knoxville now; another sister lives in Kentucky.
Bella has been in the United States since July 15, 2009. The
International Organization for Migration helped the family
immigrate; they were living in a refugee camp before coming here
when she was 15. She said the process “takes forever,” but is well
worth the time and energy put forth to allow the family to make
a future. Bella is the youngest in her family.
Bella is in her second year at Tennessee Wesleyan College,
where she is studying nursing.
A graduate of Fulton High School in Knox County, she came to
TWC through the Emerald Youth Foundation, a Christian, urban
youth ministry in Knoxville that serves more than 1,400 children,
teens and young adults each year. Each year, the Emerald Youth
Foundation selects 10 to 15 graduating high school students – like
Bella – as Emerald Youth Fellows; the goal is to empower them
as adult leaders.
It was Bella’s Emerald Youth Foundation mentor who
encouraged her to attend TWC; when she graduated from high
school, she was looking at her options and decided to follow her
mentor’s advice.
Several family members have been to Athens to visit Bella and
TWC’s campus. She said her siblings all want to continue their
education, and they encouraged her to stay in school.
While Bella once most anticipated leaving the refugee camp
behind, she now looks forward to graduating from TWC.
“No matter what, I will graduate,” Bella said.
Once she achieves that goal and finds a job, she might go back
to Zimbabwe and help people there.
“My passion is to help,” Bella said.
Returning to Africa is important to Bella and ties in with what
her mother has told her: “No matter where you are, never forget
your home.” Another goal is to bring her two sisters who are still
in Africa to America, so the family can be reunited.
Bella is a work-study student, working in the office of Gail
Rogers, assistant to TWC President Dr. Harley Knowles. She
helps with duties related to Rogers’ work with Knowles and Larry
Wallace, assistant to the President for Special Projects. Bella assists
in preparing Board of Trustees information and meeting packets,
along with other tasks, working 12 to 15 hours each week.
In addition to her studies, Bella sings in the choir and, when she
has free time, she visits with her family via Skype.
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Homecoming Weekend 2014
was an opportunity for alumni
to return to the Tennessee Wesleyan
College campus and share time and memories with
former classmates and professors, as well as to meet some of
TWC’s current students. Held Oct. 17-19, the theme for Homecoming
was “Cruisin’ Through Time.”
“I am overwhelmed with the depth of feeling that Wesleyan
elicits from our former students,” said Dr. Harley Knowles, TWC
President. “I am always thrilled to see so many alumni returning
to campus to connect with classmates and teammates.”
More than 20 events were held over the three-day weekend,
including the popular student lip sync contest, the Annual Alumni/Student
Choir Concert, the Blue and Gold Gala, and a golf
tournament. Homecoming weekend
also featured a sock hop dinner in
Sherman dining hall, an event that included
a DJ, live karaoke, nostalgic soda shop cuisine and a
make-your-own root beer float station.
At the Blue and Gold Gala, five TWC Athletic Hall of Fame
inductees were honored, including J. Doug Armstrong (1980,
basketball/coaching), Web Coe (1973, supporter), Tommy Davis
(1965, basketball), Jody Richardson Harrison (1999, soccer),
and Renae Haney Martin (1998, basketball). Milwaukee Brewers
pitcher Jim Henderson (2003, baseball) was inducted during a
special ceremony in January.
“What tremendous role models you are for our students and
for our college as servant leaders in your professions and in the
organizations you’re involved in throughout your communities,”
Dr. Knowles said to both the award recipients and other alumni
and friends of the college gathered for the ceremony.
“TWC is an exceptional institution, and I’m proud to be a part
of the Tennessee Wesleyan family as a staff member and an alumnus,”
Randy Nelson, vice president of advancement, said. “Homecoming
is such a special weekend that provides the opportunity
for past and future alumni to celebrate the Tennessee Wesleyan
experience together.”
Alumni Award
Winners 2014
Four outstanding alumni and friends were
recognized at the annual Blue and Gold
Gala on Saturday, October 18.
Athletic Hall of
Fame Inductees 2014
Five TWC Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
were honored at the Blue and Gold Gala.
J. Doug Armstrong
Class of 1980
Basketball/Coach
Web “Webby” Coe
Class of 1974
Supporter
Renae Haney Martin
Class of 1998
Basketball
Kevin Winters ‘08
Outstanding Young
Alumnus Award
Joe Riley
Robbie J. Ensminger
Friend of Wesleyan Award
Jodi Richardson
Harrison Class of 1999
Soccer
Tommy Davis
Class of 1965
Basketball
Charles J. “Buddy” Liner ’58 and
Dixie Coe Liner ‘51
J. Neal Ensminger
Distinguished Alumnus Award
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Stadium Dedication Honors
Athens Insurance Employees
Cleveland State and Tennessee Wesleyan
sign Dual Admission agreement
The dedication of TWC’s baseball
field was held Saturday, October
18, 2014 during Homecoming Weekend.
Jack Bowling Field is now housed
in the Athens Insurance Stadium, due
to a donation from Athens Insurance owner Allen Carter.
Carter, who serves as Chairman of the TWC Board of
Trustees, originally made the donation in December 2013 after
discussions with Dr. Harley Knowles, TWC President.
“One person who stepped forward almost immediately was
Allen Carter,” Dr. Knowles said of his search for donations. “He
was there for us right from the get-go.”
Carter says Knowles is an “unbelievable leader” and said after
their discussions that he wanted the donation for the baseball
field announced in a different way.
“I’ve always supported Tennessee Wesleyan
College, and I know it’s a focal point of the
community,” Carter said. “We had a really
good conversation about where we needed to
go and what we needed to do as a college.”
The donation was made in honor of Athens Insurance
employees, who Carter says make the company what it is. The
donation will assist with renovations to the stadium, now home
to Jack Bowling Field.
“Allen Carter’s support is transformational for the college and
the program,” TWC Vice President for Advancement Randy
Nelson said. “We’re very grateful to have him as a partner.”
On Wednesday, January 28, Dr. Harley Knowles, President of
Tennessee Wesleyan College, and Dr. Bill Seymour, President
of Cleveland State Community College, signed a Dual
Admission agreement between the two colleges. This agreement
allows students to enroll concurrently at Cleveland State and Tennessee
Wesleyan, providing students the opportunity to complete
an Associate’s degree at Cleveland State and progress directly to a
Bachelor’s degree at Tennessee Wesleyan.
Created partly in response to the Tennessee Promise, which
guarantees every Tennessee student two free years at a community
college, this agreement provides students a seamless pathway from
an Associate’s degree to a Bachelor’s degree, while allowing them
to experience the benefits of both institutions.
“The Tennessee Promise can really be a win-win for everybody,”
Dr. Seymour said. “The ultimate concept is it gets more students
in the pipeline of higher education. The more students that get
in that pipeline, that’s more students to have available to be educated.”
“Imagine how
exciting this is
from a student’s
point of view”
Students who are granted admission into this program will receive
student ID cards for both campuses, allowing them access to
both colleges’ libraries and other resources for the extent of their
involvement with the program.
This allows students
to double their available
resources and to begin their
relationship with Tennessee
Wesleyan College from
the time they first enroll at
Cleveland State.
“Imagine how exciting
this is from a student’s point of view,” Dr. Knowles said. “You can
really double your educational value by participating in both institutions,
and we get to develop a relationship with some really top
students. This just gives us an opportunity to get to know them
earlier and inculcate them into our community, so that they can be
a part of our family a little bit earlier.”
Pictured above: Employees of Athens Insurance
Pictured right: Allen and Tara Carter, with daughter Povey
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Campus and Community
Christmas Tree Lighting
For the second year, the beautiful lights from a towering
Christmas tree cast a holiday glow over the Tennessee Wesleyan
College campus. The special lighting ceremony was held on
Dec. 4 on the Ellipse in front of Old College.
“The Campus and Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
is a special event that allows our students, alumni, faculty,
staff and friends to join together and pause for a little while to
celebrate the Christmas holiday,” said Randy Nelson, TWC vice
president for advancement. “We hope this event and the beauty
of the lights from the campus tree will remind us to focus on the
true meaning of Christmas instead of all of the hustle and bustle
of student finals, shopping or travel.”
“This is our second year hosting the Campus and Community
Tree Lighting Ceremony and we hope this will become a TWC
tradition for many years to come,” he added.
Prior to the christmas tree lighting ceremony, an invitation–
only reception for members of the president’s leadership circle
brought together community members, TWC alumni, family and
friends to celebrate the holiday season. The reception was held in
the Sherman dining hall, which was decorated and trimmed for
the holidays with Christmas trees and other ornaments. During
the reception, attendees enjoyed a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “How the
Grinch Stole Christmas” by TWC theatre professor Dr. Chris
Hill.
Following the reception, attendees moved outside to the TWC
Ellipse, where they heard a Bible reading by TWC chaplain Dr.
Chris Dover and enjoyed Christmas songs performed by Dr.
Keith Wheeler. After the tree lighting ceremony, attendees gathered
around the tree to enjoy hot cider and Christmas cookies
while enjoying the glow of the tree.
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Athletic Briefs
Men’s Soccer
The Bulldog Men’s Soccer team finished out their fall 2014 season
with an overall record of 10-7-2 and an Appalachian Athletic
Conference record of 5-3-1. Tennessee Wesleyan won their AAC
Quarterfinal Round game against Bluefield, 4-0, advancing them
to the semifinal round where they were defeated by Reinhardt
University. Garnering honors for the Bulldogs was Nduka Kemjika
from Liverpool who was named to the All-Conference team.
Othello Bah and Ben Wilks were named to the All-Conference
2nd team, while Ben Wilks also received the Champions of Character
team nomination. The Bulldogs had four players named to
the AAC All-Academic list: Kyle Ford, Cody Gregory, Jordan
Jacob, and Morgan Marsh.
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer finished their season in the semifinal round
of the AAC conference tournament with a 4-0 loss to Reinhardt
University. The Lady Bulldogs were 11-8-1 overall and 7-3 for
the season in conference play. Amy Cooley, Alexis Dalberth, and
Maddie Thomas were all named to the AAC All-Conference
team. Lindsey Brown and Haleigh Dunning received All-Conference
2nd team honors. Maddie Thomas was named to the
Conference Champions of Character Team. Tennessee Wesleyan
had nine players named to the AAC All-Academic team with
one being named to the Daktronics NAIA Scholar Team as well:
Courtney Alley (Scholar Team), Alexis Dalberth, Haleigh Dunning,
Moriah Giles, Kelsey Hall, Rachel Hull, Jaimee Moreland,
Maddie Thomas, and Holly Vetter.
Volleyball
The Lady Bulldogs Volleyball team finished the season at
9-23, but felt good about the progress that was made this year.
Tennessee Wesleyan made it to the AAC Conference Quarterfinal
Round where they lost to Milligan College 3-1. Entering
the Conference tournament in 8th place they were able to defeat
Bluefield in the play in game to advance to pool play where they
then defeated Columbia College. In the final game of pool play
Tennessee Wesleyan was defeated by Union but moved on to the
quarterfinal round. The Lady Bulldogs had seven players named
to the AAC All-Academic list: Olivia Holden (also named to Daktronics
NAIA Scholar Team), Hayli Raines, Alex Schafer, Abby
Schuster, Sarah Stoffle, Kendra Swafford, and Chassity Taylor.
Kirsten Henry was named to the AAC Champions of Character
Team. Only losing one senior, Coach Ashley Harris has confidence
in the progress that was made this year and how far they
can advance next year with all the returning players and the new
recruiting class.
Men’s Cross Country
Tennessee Wesleyan Cross Country gets highest finish at 11th
place in school history at the NAIA National Championship.
The Bulldogs won the AAC Conference tournament in Dayton,
TN to get the AAC bid to the National Championships in Lawrence
Kansas. Roderick Bowman led Tennessee Wesleyan and all
AAC runners with a 37th-place showing, crossing the line with a
time of 25:41.20. Teammate Arnold Mutuse wasn’t too far behind
as he finished in 25:46.20 to finish 42nd overall. Coach Shawn
Jakubowski was named as the AAC Coach of the Year. Named
to the AAC All-Conference Team was Roderick Bowman, Samuel
Hawkins, Joseph Mullen, Tim Murphy, Arnold Mutuse, Jacob
Simmons, Chad Whitehead, Austin Wiseman, and Caleb
Young. Dylan Watkins and Austin Wiseman were named to the
All-Freshman team.
Women’s Cross Country
Hannah Rhodes, a freshman from Greeneville, TN, was named
as the AAC Runner of the Year after winning the AAC Meet
in Dayton, TN. The Lady Bulldogs finished 2nd but were able
to advance to the NAIA National Championships in Lawrence,
Kansas due to the AAC having two bids. Robbiccaa Williams
was named to the AAC All-Conference team as well as the AAC
All-Academic and the Daktronics NAIA Scholar Team. Hannah
Rhodes was named to the AAC All-Conference team and All-
Freshman Team in addition to her Runner of the Year honors.
Leah Chance was named to the AAC All-Conference Team and
the AAC All-Academic. Also named to the AAC All-Freshman
team was Bre Snow and Karlie Yinger. Rachel Walker received
All-Academic honors.
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Old Post Office Building Gets New Life
In December, Tennessee Wesleyan College finalized the purchase
of the old post office building on Jackson Street across from
the Sherman Fine Arts Building on campus. The college is considering
multiple plans for use of this new space. Currently, the
space will allow for the addition of seven new much-needed faculty
offices. A full announcement regarding complete plans will
be made later this spring.
Tennessee Wesleyan is grateful to Claire Tucker ’75, whose
generous support allowed the college to make this purchase. Additional
support has been provided by Ailene Chambers ’65, to aid
in the renovation of the space. This purchase highlights TWC’s
commitment to providing exceptional educational facilities for
our students.
TWC Receives Top Tier Ranking for
Best Regional Colleges in the South
Tennessee Wesleyan College placed in the top tier in the
South for Best Regional Colleges, according to U.S. News
and World Report’s new 2015 edition of “Best Colleges.” Annually,
U.S. News compiles a list of the top schools in the country,
ranking more than 1,600 schools.
“We are pleased to once again be ranked in the top tier among
other superior colleges in the South,” TWC President Dr. Harley
Knowles said. “This validates that we offer an outstanding educational
experience that prepares students to be leaders in their
chosen careers and in their communities.”
U.S. News classifies regional colleges as schools that focus
mainly on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range
of liberal arts programs, as well as programs such as business,
nursing and education.
Dr. Suzanne Hine, TWC vice president of academic affairs,
cites an excellent faculty as a vital component of TWC’s excellence.
“The exceptional academic credentials of our faculty coupled
with their collective commitment to live and model the servant
leadership qualities that we want to instill in all our students
makes Tennessee Wesleyan College an exceptional and nurturing
environment,” Hine said.
External rankings, such as the U.S. News and World Report’s
“Best Colleges,” can be a helpful tool for prospective college students.
“It is important to the college that we continue to move up the
rankings as we strive to serve students in this region, as well as
those outside the region,” Dr. Knowles said. “Reports like U.S.
News’ ‘Best Colleges’ provide a constructive comparison of various
colleges and universities for students looking to continue their
academic careers through higher education.”
Student Global
Perspective
Opportunities
One of the tenets of Vision 2022, Tennessee Wesleyan College’s
strategic plan, is to affirm our commitment to offering
a high value transformational college experience by providing
opportunities for a global or study away experience to 100 percent
of our students. Studying abroad allows students to enhance
their education by experiencing a new culture and expanding their
horizons.
“Traveling abroad is a priceless experience,” TWC Assistant
Professor of Spanish Dr. Lorena Gomez said. “One begins to see
the world from a different perspective and results in a better understanding
of the fact that all people, regardless of nationality, are
equal. In addition, one can gain knowledge of different languages
and cultures. In short, traveling abroad helps understand the commonness
of all human beings.”
This year, TWC is offering two study abroad trips to enhance
students’ educational experiences and provide a transformational
study experience. The first trip, to Seville, Spain, took place over
Spring Break. The summer trip will take students to several countries
in Europe over the summer.
Over Spring Break, students had the opportunity to spend 9
days in Seville, Spain, on a study abroad trip with Dr. Gomez.
Students earned three credits while learning about Spanish cul-
ture and language. Students stayed with host families, providing
students the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills
and gain a deeper appreciation for Spanish culture. Prior to the
trip, students practiced their Spanish-speaking skills utilizing
Mango Languages lessons available through the Merner Pfeiffer
Library on campus.
This summer, students will have the opportunity to visit multiple
European countries through a study abroad program with
Dr. Martha Maddox, professor in TWC’s business department.
On this 15 day trip, students will visit eight cities in four countries.
Tour destinations include London, Paris, Italy and Greece.
During the trip, students will have the opportunity to participate
in a London sightseeing tour, a Paris city walk, a Seine River
sightseeing cruise, a visit to the Louvre, a Florence walking tour, a
Rome city walk, a guided tour of Pompeii, an Athens sightseeing
tour, and much more. This trip will be June 30, 2015-July 14,
2015. This trip is open to TWC students, friends, and family, as
well as the public. Students can earn academic credit for the trip.
For more information, visit Explorica.com/Maddox-7875.
Pictured above: Guatemala, 2012
Pictured left: Colombia, 2014
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Make a Lasting Impact
There are many ways to support Tennessee Wesleyan College. Whether you choose an outright cash gift or graciously
include the college in your estate plans, your gift will make a lasting positive impact in the lives of students, faculty,
and staff.
The Heritage Society was established to honor alumni and friends who have made a bequest or other deferred gifts
in support of the college’s mission. If you have included Tennessee Wesleyan in your estate plans, we would love to
know so that we can honor you by including your name on the Heritage Society Honor Roll.
To notify us of your estate plan intentions or to learn more about how you can support the mission of Tennessee
Wesleyan College through your estate, please contact:
Randy L. Nelson
Vice President for Advancement
Tennessee Wesleyan College
204 East College Street | Athens, TN 37303
Email: rnelson@twcnet.edu | Office: 423.746.5330
In Loving Memory of:
1931
Mildred Armstrong Smith
Athens, TN
December 30, 2014
1933
Dorothy Stout Godsey
Chattanooga, TN
October 9, 2014
1937
James M. Heiskell
Atlanta, GA
November 2, 2014
1939
E. Roy Nankivell
Fort Myers, FL
June 7, 2014
1940
Frances Buttram Wade
Athens, TN
August 19, 2014
1943
Beryl Fox Sadler
Knoxville, TN
July 12, 2014
1946
Martha Starring Blevins
Roswell, GA
June 14, 2014
1947
Margaret Wallace Morgan
Knoxville, TN
November 8, 2014
1951
Robert B. Wilson
Cleveland, TN
December 30, 2014
1952
Dr. Billy K. Walker
Woodbury, TN
October 21, 2014
1955
Shirley Caudle Yokum
Savannah, GA
December 22, 2014
1957
Dr. Paul M. Starnes, (‘81H)
Chattanooga, TN
January 9, 2015
1958
Paul Guffey
Augusta, GA
September 3, 2014
William B. Tabb
Camilla, GA
December 10, 2014
1959
David L. Arnurius
Norris, TN
August 28, 2014
1960
Gary Dean Best
Friendsville, TN
October 18, 2014
Carolyn Atchley Scott
Athens, TN
November 21, 2014
1965
John B. Barnett
Etowah, TN
August 15, 2014
Mildred A. Sutton
Chattanooga, TN
August 10, 2014
1970
Ben A. Crumley
Etowah, TN
October 2, 2014
1972
Harold W. Tompkins
Dawsonville, GA
June 1, 2014
1981
Elaine Estes Caye
Chattanooga, TN
August 4, 2014
1983
Dayton Parkey
New Tazewell, TN
October 14, 2014
Gregory R. Whitlock
Athens, TN
July 24, 2014
1985
Elizabeth May Daugherty
Knoxville, TN
December 10, 2014
1988
Dr. Wayne Shirley
Rutledge, TN
October 6, 2014
2011
Sean M. Bridges
Antioch, TN
August 17, 2014
Friends of Wesleyan
Connie H. Allen
Athens, TN
September 7, 2014
Dr. John W. Bardsley
Fall Branch, TN
November 9, 2014
Mildred Clayton
Athens, TN
December 23, 2014
Wayne Feehrer
Cleveland, TN
October 24, 2014
James A. Hoyal
Nashville, TN
September 17, 2014
Richard W. Lethander
Athens, TN
October 28, 2014
Dr. Douglas H Manley
Athens, TN
July 12, 2014
Marian Webb
Athens, TN
November 2, 2014
Dr. Genevieve Wiggins
Athens, TN
August 12, 2014
1949
Harold L. Coker
Chattanooga, TN
November 16, 2014
1961
Bill B. Moss
Cleveland, TN
July 14, 2014
1997
Laura Byars Talmadge
Athens, TN
November 5, 2014
Jack C. Thompson
Alice Ingram Wade
2004
Clinton, TN
Athens, TN
Nicholas S. Hawkins
The Heritage Society
July 7, 2014
June 20, 2014
Calhoun, TN
November 24, 2014
Tennessee Wesleyan College
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IN MEMORIAM
We wish to recognize those who have made gifts
in honor or memory of friends or loved ones.
Beginning June 1
Ending December 31
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
IN HONOR OF
Dallas Anderson
Dr. Clyde Kyle
David Arnurius
Dwain and Sally Ealy
Ashley Morrow Ayers-Smith
April Lowery
Dr. John Bardsley
Ada Baxter Circle at Fall Branch UMC
Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Alley
Rev. Jack and Mrs. Judy Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ewell
Cary Grabar
Brenda Grable
Mr. and Mrs. James Kirby
Dr. Yang Sieng Lu
Rocca Nardine
Jean Shetterly
Cheryl Shroads-Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. James Witt
Sara Jo Bardsley
Dr. John Bardsley
Rocca Nardine
Mr. and Mrs. James Witt
Dean Best
Ed and Barbara Deal
Bobbie Howell
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Mary Grace Starnes
Nancy Naff Boardman
Dr. and Mrs. James Cheek
Steve and Sandra Clariday
Dr. Jack Bowling
Bucky Reynolds
Edith Shields Bray
Jonah Eng
John “Bob” Burchfield
Daniel and Beverly Smith
Frank and Edith Buttram
Larry Gaby
Harold Coker
Dr. Danny and Mrs. Beverly Hays
Nona Hamilton Morgan
Evelyn Coleman
Dr. Martha and Mr. Notley Maddox
Ben Cooper
Dr. Clyde Kyle
David C. Cooper
Kathryn Cooper
H.L. & Lucile N. Davis
Charles and Anne Fleenor
Dean Deshazo
Jerry and Marica Merck
Barbara Dodson
Jim Dodson
Shelley and Judi Griffith
Dr. Durwood Dunn
Hal and Susan Buttram
Dr. and Mrs. James Cheek
Anita Dotson
Shelley and Judi Griffith
Greg Moses
Student Government Association
Rev. Beecher Dunsmore
Dr. and Mrs. H. Eddie Fox
Eric Martin Eaves
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Eaves
J. Neal Ensminger
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beaty
Dwain Farmer
Brumit Family Charitable Foundation
Charles and Anne Fleenor
Marion Floberg
Dr. Martha and Mr. Notley Maddox
Marvin B. Gass
Walter F. Evans
Ann Gass
Joy Smith
Larry and Joyce Giberson
Jerry and Marica Merck
Sheilah Farmer Grubb
Charles Clark
Johnny Coffman
Bob and Suzanne Davis
Charles and Anne Fleenor
Shelley and Judi Griffith
Ginger Robinson
Willow Springs Property Owners Association
Martha Woods
C.D. Hagaman
June Hagaman
W. Elroy Hamilton
Nona Hamilton Morgan
Mildred A. Harris
Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Margaret Tomlinson
Dr. Carl Honaker
Dan Self
Rankin Hudson
Dr. Bill Hudson
Charlotte Trevena Kaeserman
Ed and Barbara Deal
Sara Jo Emert Kramer
Roy Kramer
Thelma Hall Kramer
Dr. David Van Pelt
Annabelle & Clyde Kyle
Dr. Clyde Kyle
Dr. Douglas Manley
Dr. Joyce Baker
Jim and Patti Greek
Howard and Tenna Hornsby
Dr. Martha and Mr. Notley Maddox
Stephen Sliger and Julie Adams
Student Government Association
Hal and Susan Buttram
Drs. William and Elizabeth Ruleman
Rev. Cecil McFarland
Mary McFarland
Rev. Gerald H. McFarland
Martha McFarland
Donna Melzer
Jerry and Marica Merck
Darvin Merck
Jerry and Marica Merck
Erby Roy Nankivell Jr.
John and Elaine Cathcart
Jim and Patti Greek
Virginia Walthall
George W. Oliphant
Dorothy Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berry
Mr. and Mrs. David Oliphant
Bill and Lou Oliphant
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Oliphant
John Oliphant
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Oliphant
Emily Ruckart
Charles Peavyhouse
Nona Hamilton Morgan
Eula Peavyhouse
W.B. “Bill” Pemberton
Nellie Kyker-Sliger
Charles Pierce
Jerry and Marica Merck
Elizabeth Reed
Phillip Reed
Rev. Dr. Ray Robinson
Dr. Douglas and Mrs. Sharon Vanderbilt
Homer E. Roth
Charlotte Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rowan
Sara Rowan Huggins
Dr. Wayne Shirley
Robbie Ensminger
Daniel and Beverly Smith
Terry Strader
Gene Griffitts
Dr. William Sullins, Sr.
Evan and DeLane Haren
Frank Terry
Eric Jacobs
Howie Tompkins
Eric Jacobs
Carol D. Tullock
The Tullock Family
Dr. Charles Turner
Mary Pringle
JoAnn Boles Wallace
John Wallace
Harold D. White, Sr.
Norma C. White
Greg Whitlock
Dwain and Sally Ealy
Howard and Tenna Hornsby
Dr. Regenia Mayfield
Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell
Mark and Carol Plemons
Ray Whitlock
Virgil Whitlock
Dr. Genevieve Wiggins
Dr. Bill Akins
Dr. Joyce Baker
Steve and Sandra Clariday
Dr. Lillian Cook
Ed and Barbara Deal
Anita Dotson
Robbie Ensminger
Janet Hensley
Kathryn Hunter
Betty Keirn
Dr. Martha Maddox
Rose Midkiff
Ginger Robinson
Drs. William and Elizabeth Ruleman
Stephen Sliger and Julie Adams
Hugh and Kathryn Walker
Don Wilkinson
Bobbie Howell
Jim & Noveita Trotter WIlson
Nadien Brown
Joe Wimberly
Dr. Donald Schaefer
Helen Vestal Wright
John Wright
Norma Blair
Blair Lee
Steve and Sandra Clariday
Robbie Ensminger
Dr. Lillian Cook
The Wesley Center at Chattanooga
Matthew Crabtree
James and Joan Kirkland
Albert Earle
Shannon Earle
Sidrah Gibbs
Greg Moses
Robert M. Goodfriend
Carter Runyan
Shelley and Judi Griffith
Michael Bowling and Markita Price
Dr. Danny Hays
George Thorogood
Edna Best Hunter
Mary Leigh and Deborah Thacker
Julie Jack
Cecilia Jack
Charlotte G. Miller
Lolly Miller
Ken and Linda Morris
Jim and Verdine Thompson
Dr. Sam Roberts
Greg Moses
Casey Schaefer and Family
Douglas Dolan
Paul M. Starnes
Robbie Ensminger
Janis Stokes-Nash
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nash
Carl “Sonny” Tarpley
Mr. and Mrs. D. Greg Rooker
Dr. Burkett Witt
Charles and Katherine Abernathy
Dean Best
William and Judy Biddle
Charles and Anne Fleenor
Dr. and Mrs. J. Price Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Henley
Charles Seepe and Jo Lundy
Dr. Randall Miller
Jean Bush Nankivell
Deborah Talley
Pete Wilson
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After College
Phil Graves ‘13, has been promoted
to Athens Utility Board’s Director of
Management Services.
Linda Hampton Higdon ‘73, has joined
Keller-Williams in Cleveland, Tenn., as an
affiliate broker.
Capt. Frank Horning ’74, has retired from
the Athens Police Department. Horning
served 38 years at APD.
Brian “Mooch” McDowell ’75, retired
after 33 years of teaching and coaching
in 2012 due to his battle with Multiple
Myeloma Cancer. He is still in treatment
at Vanderbilt, and doing well all things
considered. He would love to hear from
his fellow Bulldog Soccer players at any
time they want to call.
Luke Sewell ‘66, has retired as the Director
of Coordinated Charities in Athens, Tenn.
John Tucker ‘14, has been named Head
Boys Basketball Coach at Polk County
High school.
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SAVE THE DATE •
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015
tennessee wesleyan college
F armer
COACH DWAIN
ninth annual
memorial golf
tournament
Fox Den
COUNTRY CLUB
knoxville, tennessee
Tammy Blankenship Underwood
’92, received her Master’s Degree in
Curriculum and Instruction in December
of 2013, and her son Brooks earned his
Eagle Scout rank in July of 2013.
Future Bulldogs
Joel ’06 and Megan ’05 Honeycutt,
welcomed their second son, Shepard
Elias Honeycutt, into the world on July
29, 2013. Isaac Kellar Honeycutt is the
proud big brother.
Marsheena Evans Lance ’08, and her
husband Bruce had their first child,
Alia Danielle, on Jan. 1, 2014 in Ark.
Marsheena is employed as a payroll
manager with Dow Building Services.
Marriages
Shannon Earle ‘98, married Dr. John
Wells on June 29, 2013 in Mars Hill, N.C.
Earle is the Senior Director of Admissions
and Financial Aid at the University of
North Carolina Asheville.
Teresa Landreth Oney Smith ’72,
married James W. Smith in July of 2013
and they have recently moved from
Lexington, Ky., to Spring City, Tenn.
Teresa retired from teaching in 2010.
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Board of Trustees
Mr. Allen Carter, Chair
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Mr. Matthew Brookshire, Secretary, ‘95
Ms. Claire Tucker, ‘75
Rev. Thomas Reed, ’73
Honorable Carl Colloms, ‘64
Rev. Dan Moore, ‘74
Ms. Sharon Brown
Mr. Jerry Smith, ‘61
Mr. Don Webb, ‘81
Mr. Larry Mauldin
Ms. Tenna Hornsby, ‘84
Ms. Mintie Willson
Mr. Bryan Jackson
Ms. Ailene Chambers, ’65
Ms. Laurie Hallenberg, J.D.
Dr. Regenia Mayfield, ’59, ‘06H
Mr. Mark White, ‘76
Ms. Angie Green-Griffin, ‘92
Ms. Mary Williams
Mr. Jim Winer
Dr. Vant Hardaway
Ms. Pat Purshotham
Ms. Shirley Woodcock
Mr. Hugh Walker III
Dr. Danny Hays
Mr. Tom Korn
Mr. Bill Kilbride
Mr. Butch Peccolo
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-Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
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