Proud Heritage, Bold Vision - Carson

Proud Heritage, Bold Vision
Carson-Newman has a proud heritage. From coeducational instruction to global education, it has often
been on the leading edge of progress. Throughout our history, men and women have embodied a foresight
unexpected at a small religious school.
In 1882, Carson College established Newman College, a “seminary for young women,” putting it in the
national vanguard of coeducation. The two institutions officially joined, complete with a mock wedding
ceremony, by the end of the decade. In the early 1940s under the leadership of the world-renowned
Dr. Carl Tabb Bahner, C-N offered one of the first and most productive cancer research programs in the
country, helping to lead the way in the development of chemotherapy. In 1965, when intercollegiate
debate was almost exclusively the purview of elite northern schools, Barnett Pearce and John Wittig lifted
Carson-Newman to prominence by beating out schools like Dartmouth College and Georgetown University
for the national championship.
On a less academic but socially important note, dancing was introduced to the campus under Dr. John
A. Fincher, considered by many to be perhaps C-N’s most conservative president of the last century.
The 1972 dance, chaperoned by then young professors Carey Herring, ’65, and Joe Bill Sloan, ‘67, (both of
whom are now deans of their divisions), created national news when the Tennessee Baptist Convention stood
on the verge of censuring the institution. Members of the fledgling Student Ambassadors Association were
enlisted to “lobby” messengers to head off such efforts from the convention floor.
In the early years of the 21st Century, Carson-Newman has continued to effect change, including being
the first college or university in the English speaking world to exchange visits with educational leaders from
North Korea. Not Harvard’s Kennedy School of Public Affairs, not Georgetown University’s School
of Foreign Service, but Carson-Newman. In myriad ways over 150 years, C-N has always been willing to
boldly engage the future.
What has made Carson-Newman truly distinctive is that bold vision has not come at the expense
of values; embracing the future has never meant forsaking the past. Our Christian commitment
continues to foster service in a needy world, concern for each individual student and excellence in all we
do. Dr. Bahner did not abandon his students for the laboratory. Instead, the laboratory was his classroom.
He used cutting-edge, life-changing research to engage his students more deeply in the learning process.
And, even more importantly, each Monday night he and Mrs. Bahner hosted a group of students in their
home to learn more about foreign missions. That “laboratory” produced a generation of missionaries that
have had a worldwide impact.
Educating head and heart continue today. When we look at the history of Carson-Newman, each time
there has been a step forward, the movement has never been away from our core values. Instead it has been
taken intentionally to bring the very best of learning and living to our students.
Two years ago, at a working retreat, a group of Carson-Newman faculty, staff, trustees, students and
alumni proposed a new vision statement that has since been officially adopted by the College: To become a
premier, Christian liberal arts college with a worldwide impact. In the twenty-four months since, we, as a college
community, have begun to work out just what this vision entails. While we cannot yet say how the final
contours of this vision will be drawn, we are sure that it will mean significant and bold steps forward in the
life of this institution.
Over the next several months and years, we will be coming to you with proposals and plans for new
programs, new facilities and new ways of doing things. Our desire is to deliver the very finest in Christian
higher education. We will develop and initiate programs that meet the needs of the 21st Century learner,
buildings that equip our students for engaging an ever-changing world and innovations in how we serve
others. We will build new facilities and renovate existing structures to enhance both form and function.
We want a beautiful campus to attract students in a highly competitive market. We want laboratories and
classrooms that embody the latest technology and undergird the teaching of our outstanding faculty. And
we will continue to seek more effective ways of communicating, planning and managing. From a small rural
town in East Tennessee we will be meaningfully engaged all around the globe.
As has been the time-honored tradition at C-N, we will never hesitate to embrace our future, but we will
not forget our past. These initiatives will literally change the very face of Carson-Newman, but they will not
change our heart. It is our proud heritage that brings us to a bold vision.
The Magazine of
Carson-Newman College
James S. Netherton
President
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From the Creek
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Tending the Field
David Z. Nowell
Vice President for Advancement
Journey Staff
Associate Provost Mark Heinrich explores the work of two
groundbreaking colleagues, Dr. Lofton Hudson and Dr. William Glasser.
J. Mark Brown
Editor
J. Charles Key, ’98
Assistant Editor
Paige Munroe-Mattocks, ’94
Editorial Assistant
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Passing the Baton
C-N Band Director Marshall Forrester succeeds Thomas Teague
as leader of C-N’s noted Concert-Lecture Series.
Photography
Dale Gentry
Tom Gentry
Ricke O. Hester, ’75
J. Charles Key, ’98
Nenette Measels
Paul Talley
C-N Alumni Association
Katherine Bryan, ’57
President
10 The Gift of Freedom and
the Preservation of Liberty
Two years after 9/11, Political Science
Professor John Wells examines America’s best
hope for spreading democracy across the globe.
13 Samaritan House Upgrades Clients’ Skills
C-N’s auxiliary ministry includes computer training to help
its clients move ahead.
Suzanne B. Matheny, ’65
Director, Alumni Relations
Design & Production
FMB Advertising,
Knoxville
15 Classnotes
21 Addendum: Honor Roll of Donors
Special Thanks To:
Julie Rabun
Al Lang, Linda Gass
and C-N Archives
Up Front
Patricia Harvey receives her
Master of Education degree from
President James Netherton during
July’s Summer Commencement
service held in Holt Fieldhouse.
The Maryville resident joined
83 other summer graduates in
earning degrees.
For information and comments, please write to:
Carson-Newman
College
Office of News & Publications
C-N Box 71986
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Call 865/471-3203
e-mail at mbrown@cn.edu
www.cn.edu
About the Cover
Dr. Mark Heinrich, an accomplished C-N professor, talks with students as they walk across
campus. He is also a Choice Theory practitioner who is writing the biography of the
prototypical pastor-counselor Dr. Lofton Hudson. (See story on page 7.)
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Dr. Ryan Garber, honored as
Composer of the Year for
the Tennessee Music Teachers
Association, saw the premiere
of his commissioned piece at the
organization’s Nashville gathering
in June. Two of his compositions,
selected as part of the Southeastern
Composers League Forum, were
performed at the University of
Georgia in March. And last
year Garber performed his “Sonata
for Organ” as part of the
College Music Society National
Conference.
English Professor DR.
was elected
national vice president for
Alpha Chi, the honor
society for small colleges and
universities.
“Dr. Millsaps has provided
exemplary service to Alpha
Chi through sponsorship of
the Tennessee Delta chapter at
Carson-Newman, clearly one
of the leading chapters in the
society,” noted Dr. Dennis Dr. Ellen Millsaps
Organ, Executive Director of
Alpha Chi.
ELLEN MILLSAPS
Beyond winning the
organization’s President’s Cup
in 1997, which honors the
society’s outstanding chapter,
Carson-Newman’s chapter is
continually well represented
by students and faculty at
regional and national gatherings. “Such involvement
doesn’t happen without the
leadership of an interested,
motivating faculty sponsor
such as Ellen Millsaps,” added
Organ.
Walk Across Tennessee
Some 300 Carson-Newman students,
professors, staff members and retired
employees almost circumnavigated the
globe last spring without leaving campus.
Using the long-established Walk Across
Tennessee program, brought to C-N by
DR. GAYLE WELLS, ‘91, teams made up of
members of the Carson-Newman family
used the opportunity to log more than
23,000 miles in just eight weeks.
“I thought it would be great if we
could get eight to ten teams together to
have an eight-week walking program,” said
Wells, who heard about the initiative from
a friend last year. As C-N’s Wellness
Steeple coordinator, Wells was looking
for a way to motivate people to participate
in a hassle-free fitness activity. “I never
dreamed we would have 38 teams
participate. What began as a small
endeavor became a large venture.”
Each team of eight people had to walk
503 miles, the distance from Bristol to
Memphis. There were no sponsorships or
fundraising involved. It was just a program
designed to encourage people to walk or
run and to stick with it for eight weeks.
The winning team logged 1,836 miles,
thanks in large part to five long-distance
runners, including DR. DAVID KING, of the
foreign language department, who clicked
Promotional artwork designed by Wes Jones, ‘03.
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off over 600 miles while training for the
St. Louis Marathon. Other participants
lowered their cholesterol, while one
walker dropped an impressive 48 pounds in
the two-month period.
Retired Professor Earl Cleveland
Collects Local History in New Book
As a new C-N faculty member in
1964, DR. EARL CLEVELAND could have
never guessed that almost 40 years after
moving to Jefferson City he would be
considered an expert on the town.
However, after collecting more than
300 photographs and making almost 700
timeline entries in his recently published
Jefferson City: 200 Years in Pictures, he is
certainly an authority on the subject.
Cleveland’s quest began when Jefferson
City’s Centennial Committee asked
him to compile an exhibit of
25 historical photographs related to
the town. Six months into his
work he had found some 160
photos worthy of consideration. A
committee was assembled, having
been given the charge of deciding
what to include, and the display was
completed.
During the collection process,
Cleveland found his interest piqued.
He went on to plot the location of
the buildings and where they stood
in relation to one another. Beyond
assembling the collection, he
produced 10 renderings of buildings
and events whose images were lost,
basing the drawings on information
he found in archives and interviews.
In conjunction with C-N’s
Homecoming, Cleveland will be on
hand to sign copies of the book.
An informal survey has revealed
that Bell’s Restaurant and Sweet
Shop is the Jefferson City landmark
most fondly remembered by a
majority of C-N alumni from the
Bell’s Restaurant, a Jefferson City favorite for generations.
1950s-60s.
Cleveland’s book includes photos of campus, such as
Henderson Hall (inset) and the old Admin. building,
as well as town photos like Bell’s Restaurant.
“Bell’s Restaurant, located downtown, was
the gathering place for students and faculty
in the early 1960s. It offered wonderful food,
outstanding waitresses, a charge account and
the greatest place to converse about our daily
studies and general likes and dislikes. Many
a debate was born in the booths among
colleagues and the townsfolk, and we all left
filled with fresh ideas and a taste of what
real friends were all about. The Bells are all
gone now, but I feel a warmth for the old
place every time I leave the post office and
look across the street. It’s as though you can
still smell the great home cooking and hear
the laughter from within.”
-Jimmy Hodges, ‘64
C-N’s Director of Safety and Security
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Passings
S. DAVID SMITH,
82, d. July 14,
teacher, performer
and minister of
music, who served
on the music faculty
in the late 1950s. A
music professor who S. David Smith
taught voice, choral conducting, music
education and theory, Smith was also
known for his distinctive bass-baritone
voice. A native of Chewelah, WA, he
served as minister of music in several
churches, including Jefferson City’s First
Baptist Church.
Catering to Alumni: Havely, ‘93,
Joins C-N Advancement Team
Ten years after earning a cum laude
Consumer Services degree, TARA GULLING
HAVELY has returned to C-N to serve
her fellow alumni as assistant director of
Alumni Relations. She brings with her a
wealth of customer service experience that
excites Alumni Relations Director Suzanne
Matheny, ‘65.
“I anticipate Tara
taking our existing
programs and helping
us see ways to
strengthen them, but I
think she will also
bring fresh ideas for
creating new proTara Havely, ‘93
grams and services,”
said Matheny. “Tara’s unique combination
of personality and skills point toward
her becoming an effective leader and
representative of the College.”
With several years in sales and
management, Tara’s resume includes
serving as a catering manager at the
University of Tennessee, where she
coordinated events for as many as 3,000
guests. Prior to that, she worked for
the UT System as an extension agent
in Shelbyville, where she oversaw
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4-H programming and worked with school
administrators, teachers, students and
parents to ensure a successful cocurricular
experience.
“I believe this is an exciting time in the
life of Carson-Newman and I look
forward to being a small part of all the
wonderful things in store for my alma mater,”
says Tara.
Grateful for the preparation she
received, Tara notes that she likes serving
all kinds of alumni from the “scientist
studying causes of cancer to the stay-athome mom who daily nurtures her family.”
Her own family includes Brian, ‘93x, who
she met while they were students, and their
children, Ethan and Jonathan.
SWIM Ministry earns State Award
Just three years after its formation,
Supporting Women in Ministry (SWIM),
an organization founded by CarsonNewman students and faculty, has been
honored for its work. The organization
received the Betty Galloway Advocacy for
Women in Ministry Award at the
Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
annual meeting.
SWIM began in January 2000 as a
campus organization of both women and
men devoted to encouraging women in
Christian ministry. Objectives for the
organization include involving members
in the study of biblical faith and Christian
life, educating the campus about issues
regarding women in ministry and training
members for a life of Christian service.
Audrey Williams,
‘04, accepted the
Galloway Award
on behalf of C-N’s
SWIM organization.
Faculty 2003
Just as each fall brings new freshmen
to campus, it also brings new faculty
members. Seven new professors joined
the C-N faculty ranks this year.
DR. MARK
BORCHERT
Assistant Professor
of Mass
Communications
Education:
B.A.
Carson-Newman College, 1986
magna cum laude
M.A.
Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, 1988
Ph.D. University of Colorado,
Boulder, 1998
Experience:
Began career in the media department
of the Kentucky Baptist Convention
Worked as media researcher for Cable Labs
Assistant professor of Communication
Studies at Christopher Newport
University since 1999
Served as a production and assistant
media specialist
Co-directed film studies at CNU as well
as the Communication Studies Internship
Program
Family:
Borchert and his wife, Karen, have
two children.
DR. MARK BROCK
Associate Professor
of TESL
Education:
B.A.
Carson-Newman College, 1980
M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, 1985
M.A.
University of Hawaii, 1988
Ph.D. Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, 1993
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Experience:
Returned to C-N from South
China’s University of Macau
DR. LINDSAY
HOLLAND
Assistant Professor
of Psychology
Admissions director at William Carey
from 1999-2001
Directed C-N’s Center for International
Education and Missions from 1996
to early 2002
Has also taught at Hawaii Pacific College
and Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Baptist College
Family:
Brock and his wife, Barbara, have two children.
DR. CHRISTINE
DALTON
Assistant Professor
of Chemistry
Education:
B.A.
Carson-Newman College, 1993
Ph.D. UNC-Chapel Hill, 2002
Experience:
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill:
Research Assistant,
August 1998 -December 2002
Teaching Assistant,
August 1998 -December 1999
Family:
She and her husband, Eric, live in Talbott.
DR. ANGELA
EASTERDAY
HOLDER
Associate
Professor of Music
Education:
B.A., B.M. Carson-Newman College, 1989
M.M.
University of Tennessee, 1991
D.M.A.
Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, 1995
Experience:
Taught at Georgetown College since 1995
Associate professor at GC since 2001
Served as instructor at SBTS
Interim minister of music at churches
in Frankfort and Lexington, KY
Family:
She is married to Timothy.
Experience:
Assistant professor at William Carey
College since 1994
Education:
B.A.
Furman University, 1990
M.S.
Villanova University, 1992
Ph.D. University of Greensboro, 2002
Experience:
Comes to C-N from Whitman College
Has taught in psychology departments
at Guilford College as well as Elon, High
Point and North Carolina - Greensboro
universities.
DR.THOMAS (TOM)
HUEBNER, JR.
Assistant Professor
of Communication
Arts
Education:
B.A.
Southwestern Baptist University, 1987
M.A. University of Georgia, 1992
Ph.D. University of Southern
Mississippi, 2002
Family: Huebner and his wife,
Mindy, have 3 children.
DR. KIP WHEELER
Assistant Professor of
English
Education:
B.A.
West Texas State University,
1993 summa cum laude
M.A.
West Texas A&M University, 1995
Ph.D. University of Oregon, 2001
Experience:
Comes to C-N after serving as visiting
professor at Gonzaga University
Taught at University of Oregon
and West Texas A&M
Served on Composition Committee at
Gonzaga, and Textbook Committee at
Oregon
Family:
He is married to Catherine.
ALUMNI & FRIENDS
LUNCHEON
Held in Conjunction with the TBC Annual Meeting
November 11, 2003, at 12:15 P.M.
Doubletree Hotel
(formerly Garden Plaza Hotel)
1770 Hwy 45 Bypass • Jackson, TN 38305
$12 until 11-5-03
Tickets available at the C-N booth for $15 after that date
Call Church Relations at 865/471-3218.
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D
r. Mark Heinrich diligently cultivates
the field of psychology. Besides his
teaching and administrative duties, the
professor and department chair blends the
work of two groundbreaking practitioners in
his scholarship and classroom instruction.
A certified specialist in Choice Theory,
which was developed by noted psychologist
William Glasser, Heinrich maintains that
almost all human behavior is rooted in how a
person chooses to think, act or react.
Interestingly, the associate provost and
23-year C-N professor is also the biographer
of the late R. Lofton Hudson, who is considered the father of pastoral counseling, having
established the first independent Christian
counseling center in the United States.
Though Glasser’s and Hudson’s
philosophical approaches may seem mutually
exclusive to some, Heinrich considers them
both as treasured colleagues. “I really see
Dr. Glasser as one of the pillars in the area of
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Road Baptist Church there, he taught the
counseling theories and techniques,”
first pastoral counseling classes at
champions Heinrich, who credits
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Hudson with integrating “biblical
from 1950 to 1954, and was featured in
truths along with accepted mainLIFE magazine in 1956 as a leader in
stream theories.”
the emerging field.
“With Dr. Hudson,” summa“He was certainly one of the
rizes Heinrich, “you get the best
trailblazers of pastoral counseling,”
of both worlds.”
R. Lofton Hudson
says Heinrich, who explains that
In fact, Heinrich demonstratHudson was a visionary and
ed parallels between Hudson’s
recognized that Christians had a need for
concepts of redemption-based recovery and
counselors capable of incorporating spiritual
Choice Theory as part of his certification
components with scientific research. “Though
process in the Glasser program last year.
his work was groundbreaking 50 years ago, I
Twenty-five years into a highly successful
consider it to be just as cutting edge today.”
career as a pastor, Hudson founded Midwest
Heinrich acknowledges that although a
Christian Counseling Center in Kansas City,
wealth of psychological theories focus on
Missouri, in 1957. While leading Wornall
addressing a wide range of emotional and
adjustment issues, very few incorporate
spiritual elements with mental health.
Therefore, Heinrich sees the opportunity to
preserve Hudson’s life and work as a privilege,
but also as an important responsibility.
“I see this as an opportunity to recognize
and champion the spiritual factor when
dealing with adjustment problems,” observes
Heinrich. “There is a terrific need to integrate
spirituality in a healthy way when dealing with
such mental issues.”
The Wisconsin native is particularly
pleased that he was able to get to know
Hudson from visits he had with the pastorcounselor. The rapport the two men built
led to Hudson’s decision, some 15 years ago,
to leave his library and papers to CarsonNewman. “There was so much material
they literally delivered it in a tractor-trailer,”
says Heinrich. The material, consisting of
more than 4,000 books, as well as sermons,
speeches and personal items, compose the
R. Lofton Hudson Collection housed in
Stephens-Burnett Library.
In the early 90s Heinrich traveled to
Nebraska to visit the renowned practitioner.
“We communicated a lot through the years,”
says Heinrich, adding that he still stays in
contact with his daughter, Pat Hudson, who
has endorsed his efforts to chronicle her
father’s life. He began the work shortly after
A Matter of Choice
master’s degree at UT. Getting young adults to
consider the implications of making good and
bad choices helped Davenport promote
respect for others. “Dealing with 450 male
college students, I found his theories very
helpful in helping them self evaluate their
behavior.”
Having earned his certification in Choice
Theory several years ago, Davenport, a
Jefferson County High School guidance counselor who meets with Glasser a couple of times
per year, served as Heinrich’s mentor during
the psychology professor’s qualification
process. “It sounds so simple and so logical,”
says Heinrich of the Glasser methodology.
“But it can actually be a very difficult concept
to grasp.”
The difficulty, the pair say, is because
most people have been conditioned in a “no
and don’t” world. “Many of the problems
school systems have now are rooted in anger
and violence, and they seem to escalate every
year,” declares Heinrich. “The Glasser
approach tries to help students understand
that there are other options rather than pushing back and fighting.”
Many schools across the country are
exploring and beginning to practice Choice
Theory. Once a school meets specified criteria, Glasser will personally visit the institution,
examine it closely and, if he is satisfied with his
findings, present it with a “Quality School”
charter. Nationally, such chartered schools
are seeing such an improvement in both
behavior and test scores that teachers and
administrators in other schools are starting to
use the theorist’s model.
When they first met more than 20 years
ago, Mark Heinrich had no idea that Bruce
Davenport would become a close friend and
mentor. Though they personally liked one
another early on, a mutual interest in the theories of William Glasser was central to their
professional collaboration.
Heinrich says he was initially drawn to
Glasser’s concepts while a graduate student at
Tennessee Tech University in the mid-70s.
“I began teaching it in the classroom as soon
as I arrived at Carson-Newman in 1980,”
remembers Heinrich. “I taught Reality
Therapy here, following Dr. Glasser’s
developments throughout the early 80s. Then
I began talking some on Choice.”
Choice Theory, a concept developed and
trademark-registered by Glasser, is built on a
foundation that almost all human
behavior is chosen, and that people
are driven to satisfy five basic needs:
survival, love and belonging, power,
freedom and fun. The theory further
holds that, since a need for love and
belonging needs closeness and connectedness, humans require satisfying
personal relationships. Presented as a
philosophical antidote of sorts to the idea
of controlling someone else’s conduct,
Choice Theory seeks to replace behaviors
like criticism, blame and threats with listening,
acceptance and encouragement.
“For me, it started in 1980 when I was a
residence director of New Men’s (now
Heritage Hall),” remembers Davenport, who
was studying Glasser while working on his
Hudson’s death last year. He says that
although he misses Hudson, it is not difficult
to write about him. “This man lived what he
taught,” concludes Heinrich. “He didn’t do all
this work for his glory, it was just who he was.”
Though he admits that he sometimes
feels over-invested in a number of projects,
Heinrich believes it is time well spent.
“I really believe the work of both Dr. Glasser
and Dr. Hudson will stand the test of
|time,” says Heinrich. “Their theories and
approaches offer viable methods in addressing
the kinds of problems we all encounter.”
Dr. Mark Heinrich, right, receives his certification in
Choice Theory from Dr. William Glasser as Bruce
Davenport, ‘79 (left), looks on.
Davenport, who also serves as adjunct
professor in C-N’s graduate program, says the
success of Choice Theory is evident in the
number of Quality School students who want
to attend class even when they should not. “It’s
funny, but one of the biggest problems these
principals have is that they often have to stand
at the front door each morning making sure
the kids aren’t sick,” he laughs. “The students
want to be there because it is a satisfying place
that makes learning fun.”
The colleagues have visited Quality
Schools from Alabama to Michigan and are
using what they have learned to help
several East Tennessee school administrators
interested in applying Choice Theory. They
have led presentations and trained teachers at
Sevier County High School, Maryville’s
Heritage High School, schools in Jefferson
County, and their latest project, Morristown’s
Lincoln Heights Middle School.
Though he educates others about
Glasser’s theories professionally, Davenport
says that it has helped him personally because
he now better understands the work of his
Creator: “I’m able to make better choices
because I’ve learned how God created me to
function.” CN
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or at least 86 years,
Carson-Newman
has offered a fine
arts series for the
edification of students
and the region.
Covering the last ten
decades, the Concert
Lecture Series has
brought the world
to Jefferson City in the
form of noted musicians like Percy
Grainger, Ravi Shankar,
Marietta Simpson and
Chet Atkins, actors like
the sophisticated Basil
Rathbone and the ever
eerie Vincent Price, and
world changers like
Huston Smith, Rev.
Lincoln McConnell and
Ralph Nader.
From 1987 until
last year, the CLS was
directed by Dr. Thomas
Teague. And while transition always brings change, the new
director, Dr. Marshall Forrester, says he is
not planning to fix what is not broken.
“Tom left us in great shape,” said
Forrester of Teague, who retired in May
after a 41-year tenure. “In fact, I will have
to stay on my toes to equal the schedule he
has arranged for this year.”
Teague, long-time voice professor in
the music department, says he was
committed to building on the foundation
that had been long established. “CarsonNewman has had a fine arts series since at
least 1917,” he noted. “I just wanted to
ensure that we offered the quality of acts
that would broaden our students’ horizons
while serving our local community.”
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Forrester, who was officially
selected last year, says the strength
of the CLS was clear to him when he
joined C-N’s faculty in 1997. “I was
astounded when I came here and saw
the excellent quality of the series and
the number of acts offered annually.”
Having helped produce and serve as
stage labor for such events since he
I will have to stay on
my toes to equal the
schedule he arranged.
was an undergraduate at the University
of North Carolina-Greensboro, Forrester
knows first-hand what goes into a
successful arts series. “I am confident that
our students receive a comparable
experience to those at schools of 10-12
thousand students.” CN
2003-04 CONCERT-LECTURE EVENTS
Tickets will be available two weeks prior to each event.
Season tickets are available until September 18. Call 865/471-3539.
9/10 -10/10
Art Exhibit of Marion Bingham
1/15
Jose White String Quartet
Omega Gallery
Thomas Recital Hall
9/18
Smoke on the Mountain
2/5
Scott Ainslie
by Cumberland County Playhouse
Gentry Auditorium
(Blues Master)
Thomas Recital Hall
9/30
Christopher O’Riley
3/4
Chestnut Brass
(Pianist, NPR’s “From the Top”)
Thomas Recital Hall
11/4
Knoxville Chamber Orchestra
Gentry Auditorium
Gentry Auditorium
3/29
Michael Mao
(Modern Dance)
Gentry Auditorium
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
by Dr. John Wells
B
y virtually any measure, the United States entered a new age on
September 11, 2001. Not since the British torched Washington during the darkest
days of the War of 1812 had an American city been left burning due to a foreign-launched attack.
Moving quickly to quell popular unrest, President George W. Bush assured the American people that
those responsible would be brought to justice and the nation’s safety would once again be restored. In the two
years since the attack, the debate still rages, in homes, in classrooms, and in the halls of Congress—how much power should
the federal government be granted to secure national safety? How do we balance the country’s long-standing commitment to civil
liberties while also minimizing the chances of another WTC-sized attack? While the stakes are clearly high, in many respects our nation
has experienced similar questions before.
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America’s historical commitment
to civil liberties during wartime
complicates the current debate. In 1798,
President John Adams successfully urged
Congress to grant him the power to
censure public criticism of his administration. Claiming that such measures
were imperative in a time of national
emergency (an undeclared naval war
with France), Adams and his supporters
actively sought to stifle dissent, including incarcerating their political opponents. During the Civil War, President
Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of
habeas corpus and even banished one of
his most vociferous critics to the
Confederacy. At the outset of World
War I, President Woodrow Wilson
supported the Sedition Act, which landed several of his prominent opponents in
jail. Finally, no less a proponent of the
civil liberties than Earl Warren supported
the compulsory removal of JapaneseAmericans from their homes during the
Second World War; a policy approved
by the Roosevelt administration.
In all of these instances, the federal
government willingly suspended timehonored precedents of civil liberties in
the name of national security. In this
tradition, supporters of the USA Patriot
Act, which was hurriedly passed through
Congress in the weeks immediately
following 9/11, justify expanding
national police powers. To be sure, the
United States is at a momentous point in
its history.
Unprecedented improvements in
the fields of communication and
transportation have made the world a
smaller place, thus reducing America’s
historical reliance on geographic
isolation and friendly borders. With this
in mind, the classic tension between
security and liberty, a dynamic
dramatically identified by the political
philosopher Thomas Hobbes over three
centuries ago, is once again thrust into
the spotlight.
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The case for security is easy to make.
Few would argue with Hobbes’ assertion
that liberty means precious little without
the elimination of violence and the fear
of sudden death. Even prominent
skeptics of centralized power, such as
Thomas Jefferson, conceded that the
foundation of a free polity must rest on a
state that is strong enough to ensure
“domestic tranquility” and powerful
enough to “provide for the common
defense.”
If the United States were
to move away from its
commitment to civil liberties,
our great store of soft power
would itself be diminished.
A central question in this debate is
whether or not America’s commitment
to certain rights is somehow contrary to
national security. Does the insistence on
due process and the need for a public
realm, meaning one that is open to many
competing and dissenting opinions, run
counter to the needs of national defense?
Many partisans of the security side of the
debate seem to think so. From their
perspective, the insistence on observing
civil liberties and the rights of the
accused seems obsolete in a violent
neo-Hobbesian world filled with hateful
extremists bent on the destruction of the
United States. Although the argument
was difficult to make with fresh images
of the exploding WTC towers in
everyone’s mind, the harsh dichotomy
between civil liberties and security may,
in fact, be overstated.
Instead of viewing the debate as
a zero-sum game, where obtaining
security means reducing liberty, the
entire debate should be recast on a single
scale of national security. In other
words, explicit efforts to bolster national
security, such as escalating defense
budgets, the willingness to project
military power overseas, and the
expansion of police powers, should not
be the sole measure of protecting
America. In light of the West’s victory
in the Cold War, its distinctive cultural
traits, like the free and open exchange of
ideas, should be seen as measures of
national strength no less powerful
than the explicit variables mentioned
above. The promise of an open
society, one where dissenting opinions
are encouraged as a means of
maintaining the vitality of the national
conversation, carries its own unique
clout.
As Thomas Friedman pointed out
in his wildly popular book on
globalization, The Lexus and the Olive Tree
(2000), an open society, where pluralism
and diversity of opinion are more than
merely tolerated but rather actively
encouraged, has many advantages over
repressive societies. The reasons are
varied, but the most important among
them is the fact that technology churns
so rapidly that information is thereby
exchanged at an accelerated pace.
Societies that foster a culture of
openness are far more likely to
accommodate themselves to changing
economic circumstances and reap
benefits from the effects.
Consider the dull and lifeless
atmosphere of the Eastern bloc countries
during the Cold War. Their adherence
to the rigid doctrines of communism and
stifled alternative views rendered
them unable to compete in the global
economy. Ultimately, the formerly
communist nations of Eastern Europe
were lost by their inability to participate.
The ironic lesson from the fall of
communism is clear. Efforts to bolster
stability by enforcing conformity to
an agreed upon political orthodoxy is
actually lethal to economic growth, and
therefore ultimately detrimental to the
political doctrine the policies are
designed to foster.
Not to be lost in this instrumental
defense of civil liberties is the belief
in the natural rights of individuals to
exercise their liberty of conscience.
From the time Jefferson penned the
famous
Declaration
proclaiming
American nationhood, the world has
looked upon the idealism inherent in
that document as this nation’s most
valuable gift to the world. The respect
that the Declaration of Independence
elicits from citizens all over the world is
America’s most potent source of soft
power.
Soft power, as Joseph Nye explains
in his book, The Paradox of American Power
(2002), is founded on the inspirational
value of a nation’s symbols. This is
contrasted with hard power’s reliance on
military force as a source of strength.
Hard power is clumsy; it can be used
only with great care and often evokes
strong emotional resentment in areas
where it is exercised. Soft power, by
contrast, relies on the good will generated by the respect that others have for the
nation in question. Traditionally, the
United States has been the possessor of
the most concentrated amount of soft
power the world has ever known. All
around the world others look to America
for movies, books, music, and most
importantly, the example of a stable
political order where freedom and
responsibility have been effectively
balanced. If the United States were to
move away from its commitment to civil
liberties, our great store of soft power
would itself be diminished.
In today’s dangerous world, the
United States faces many obstacles.
These new challenges make the age-old
debate regarding security and liberty
again relevant to our national dialogue.
By looking beyond the false dichotomy—that security can only be gained by
reducing liberty—the debate is at least
partially clarified and the need to
maintain a civil rights establishment is
clear. Only by adhering to the tenants of
pluralism and dissent can we maintain
the open dialogue of ideas that has
fueled America’s beacon of liberty and
justice for all. Just as it has been for more
than 227 years, this is the true source of
our nation’s strength. CN
John Wells, ‘91, joined C-N’s History and
Political Sciences faculty in 1994. Palgrave,
a division of St. Martin’s Press, will release
his new book, Civil Liberties and National
Security in an Era of Terrorism, later
this fall.
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I
t seems like everything is high-tech
these days. It’s “dot-com” this, and
“dot-com” that.
In Jefferson City, Samaritan House
(an auxiliary service of Carson-Newman
College) has upgraded its ministry opportunities from traditional homeless services
such as a shelter and food pantry to include
computer training.
“The computer ministry is
designed to assist persons who
need to work toward their
GED (general education
degree) certificate or those
who need to gain computer
skills in order to qualify for better jobs,” explains Jane
Albright, a volunteer who
serves as director of the
Computer Skills Center. “It’s
seen as an advantage to local
employers because it creates a
pool of qualified workers. And,
as with every ministry of
Samaritan House, this is a way
to reach out to those in difficult
situations and express the love
of Christ.”
The center got its humble
start when Albright came to
Samaritan House to donate an
old printer.
“I just offered to get it set up and
running for them when they asked me if I’d
be interested in helping them build a computer training center,” she remembers.
“Then, they gave me this old storage room
full of furniture, and I didn’t know what I
was going to do.”
Albright had faith that everything
would work out, and sure enough,
everything began to fall into place.
“It’s amazing how people kept showing
up with whatever we needed,” Albright
says. “We had no money, but then we
received two gifts of $1,000 each and a
grant. Then, Will Rabenstein volunteered
to build the computer room.”
Other volunteers chipped in to help
create the facility. Now, the room has
carpet, paint and wallpaper, not to mention
shelves and desks full of computers and
printers donated by people and businesses
in the community.
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Samaritan House
Upgrades Clients’
Skills
By Lesli Bales Sherrod
Other Samaritan House upgrades include renovating
the shelter. Hannah Hunt (right) and Crystal Hall are
shown removing sheetrock as they work to remodel a
bedroom. The home has served more than 800 families
since it opened in 1987.
“Richard, ‘98, and Debra Smirl, owners
of Jefferson City’s One More Byte, volunteered to update the used computers and
keep them running for us,” Albright says.
“Now, when students graduate from our
Computer Skills Center, we try to give them
the computer and printer they worked on.”
With the room built and ready to go, it
was time to recruit students. However,
Albright didn’t even need to advertise.
“Students just started knocking on the
door,” she says. “Some people who come in
for the computer ministry are people in the
community who have stayed at Samaritan
House before or have benefited from its
other services. Others come in because
they’re trying to get better jobs and cannot
afford training.”
Despite varying levels of student
ability, Albright has her routine down pat.
“I interview the student and set a level
of competency, from basic to advanced,”
she explains. “Then, we set goals of what
that student wants to accomplish by the
time they leave the center.”
Albright broadened the center’s
services by approaching a local adult
education center and asking to be trained to
test and evaluate students working toward
their GED certificates.
“It’s a convenience issue,” Albright says.
“Because I am a volunteer, I can come in at
nights or on Sundays and work with
students who may not have the opportunity
or transportation to receive services at the
other center during the week.”
Within a year of its establishment, the
Computer Skills Center was thriving. Since
June of 2002, the center has produced 115
graduates. The course includes computer
basics, word processing, graphics instruction, creating spreadsheets, formulas,
graphs, tables, databases, sorting, mail
merge and other skills if requested.
Although Albright is proud of the way
the computer ministry has blossomed, she
has not forgotten its humble beginnings.
“The center was built on a shoestring, so
donations of used computers, monitors,
printers, software and peripherals are always
needed,” she says.
For more information about the
computer ministry, contact Samaritan
House at 865/475-5611. CN
This story and photos are printed with permission from the
Standard Banner newspaper, where it originally ran.
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Classnotes
Classnotes
In Memory Of...
Classes of 1920-29
‘26
‘27
‘29
‘29
James C. Rule
Edna (Culvahouse) Evans
Kathleen (Edgar) McGlamery
Frank Willson
Classes of 1930-39
‘31
‘34
‘35
‘38
‘39
‘39
‘39
Lillian (Jenkins) Sherwood
Mattie Belle (Catlett) Litton
Walter F. Buhl
Dorothy (Wyatt) Kennedy
John W. Hudson
Gertrude W. (Payne) MacMillan
Rachel Violet Navy
Classes of 1940-49
‘41
‘41
‘44
‘44
‘44
‘44
‘45
‘45
‘48
‘49
‘49
‘49
‘49
Ray Allen Shubert
William F. “Bill” Taylor
Elizabeth (Heacker) Davis
Nellie (Lindsey) Mills
Arthur L. Walker
John M. Wenger
Lydia Bray
Mary (Stewart) Campbell
Margaret (Lee) Guice
Joe E. Gibson, Sr.
L. B. Oran
Nathan L. Roland
James W. Woodward
Classes of 1950-59
‘50
‘50
‘51
‘51
‘51
‘52
‘52
‘53
‘53
‘56
‘56
‘56
‘57
‘58
‘58
‘59
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Dorothy (Pugsley) Houston
Fred A. Woolwine
Ralph Brunson
James M. Loy
Helen Marie
(Hodgson) Walden
Billy Lee Stump
Ruth C. Kiser
Wendall Wayne Ogg
Jo Ann (Welchance) Overall
Virginia (Huggins) Gault
Mary Blanche
(Hardy) Hamilton
J. William Ulm
Betty L. (Honaker) Gray
Bobbie Arlene
(Holt) Spencer
Ian D. W. Sutherland
Loretta (Ingle) Sorrells
Classes of 1960-69
1950s
1960s
‘61
‘62
‘63
‘63
‘63
‘63
‘64
Sara (Hines) Martin (‘54)
had a book published by GlobePequot Press, More Than Petticoats:
Remarkable Georgia Women,
containing profiles of 13 women
born before 1900 who made
outstanding achievements.
Charles E. Buckner (‘62) and
Mary Anne (Moore) Buckner
(‘63) are completing their 36th
year as missionaries to Indonesia.
They are on pre-retirement
furlough and residing in
Clemmons, NC.
H. Taylor Rankin (‘56), senior
professor of biology at HardinSimmons University, will retire
at the end of the spring term,
concluding a 43-year career in
education.
Robert W. Lewis (‘62) retired
after 43 years in the music
ministry, serving the past 14 years
at First Baptist Church of Avon
Park, FL. He and his wife,
Nancy, reside in Avon Park.
‘65
‘65
‘65
‘66
‘67
‘67
‘68
Herman Allen Harden
Donald C. Jolley
Thomas M. “Tom” Bailey
Beth (Bridges) Hammond
Sandra (Rhyne) Duncan
Billy W. Kinser
Bonnie Jean
(Miller) McClane
Barry Allen Knight
James D. Munroe
Marie (Johnson) Ross
Joe Hall
Ted Arnold Bennett
Judy Carol (Felknor) Pack
Gloria (Gladney) Means
Classes of 1970-79
‘71 William Perry Brown
‘72 Edward Paul Turney
‘73 Emily (McCulley) Clody
Classes of 1980-89
‘82 Charles Michael Sigmund
‘85 Corey Golden
Classes of 1990-99
‘97 Kathy Ann Burgess
Alumni Updates
1930s
George E. Jennings (‘39) and
wife Frances (Sharp) Jennings
(‘42) were honored by Palm
Baptist Church, Riverside, CA,
celebrating their life and ministry
as missionaries.
1940s
John H. Tullock (‘46) had the
6th edition of his text The Old
Testament Story published this year.
Nell (Coleman) Ragland (‘47),
a guidance counselor in Patrick
Henry High School, Richmond,
VA, retired after 40 years in the
public school system.
Ken Page, '69, is the coordinator for the “Parents As Teachers” program for
Spartanburg County, SC, coordinating the efforts of 26 educators who serve
336 families. Page had the distinct pleasure of carrying the Olympic Torch
as part of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. He is shown running
through downtown Asheville.
Classnotes
Classnotes
Carl K. Tipton (‘63) was presented
the 2003 Jefferson Countian of
the Year Award by the Jefferson
County Chamber of Commerce.
The award honors Jefferson
Countians for their devotion and
commitment to their community.
James H. Harris (‘64) was listed in
the 57th edition of Who’s Who in
America and the 20th edition of
Who’s Who in the World. He has been
listed three times in Who’s Who in
Medicine & Healthcare.
James T. Lambie (‘64), an
attorney in the Winston-Salem law
firm of Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A., has
been named to the firm’s board of
directors.
William E. McCall (‘66) and Judy
McCall, former missionaries to
Togo, have returned to their
home in Mooresville, NC,
where they operate the McCall
Bed & Brunch.
Andrew P. Grose (‘66) was called
as senior pastor of College Hill
Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA.
Don L. Christenberry (‘68) has
been named “Science Educator of
the Year grades 9-12” by The
Tennessee Science Teachers
Association, and the National
Association of Biology Teachers
named him “Outstanding Biology
Teacher from Tennessee.” He was
Memphis City Schools’ high school
“Tennessee Teacher of the Year 2000.”
R. Wayne Thompson (‘68)
leads the Office of Operations
Planning & Administrative
Support for Washington, DC
Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority as deputy director.
Tressella (Benson) Jaggers (‘77)
has become a National Board
Certified Teacher in the area of
Early Childhood/Generalist. She
teaches kindergarten at Blue Lick
Elementary in Louisville, KY.
Harry R. Brooks (‘68) received
the Legislative Award for 2003
by The Arc of Tennessee for his
work in passing legislation that
will encourage recycling
centers to employ those who
are developmentally disabled.
Clifton C. Ellis (‘78) is an
assistant professor in the College
of Architecture at Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, TX.
1970s
Claire (Allen) Keene (‘72)
received her M.Div. at the School
of Theology, University of the
South (Sewanee) in May 2002.
She serves as assistant at St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
Oak Ridge, TN.
Katie Grogan-Henderson (‘74)
received a Ph.D. from Loyola
University in 2002, and now
has an adjunct faculty position
at Regent University Graduate
Center, Alexandria, VA, in the
Psychology and Counseling
Department.
Powell M. Trusler, Jr. (‘74)
has taken the position of human
resources manager for DIRTennessee, Inc. Lt. Col. Trusler,
in his 30th year of military
service, is assigned as a LNO
(Liaison) for the 8th Army in
Seoul, South Korea.
Patricia L. Crippins (‘68) retired
as Knox County Election
Commission administrator.
She served Knox County, TN,
since 1997.
Carol (Trivett) Britton (‘79)
manages the marketing and
public relations functions for
Tenet’s Health Systems in
Georgia, North Carolina and
South Carolina.
John Edward Armitstead (‘79)
is the U. S. Army Recruiting
command chief of chaplain
recruiting at Fort Knox, KY.
He resides in Fort Knox with
his wife, Beverly (‘79x), and
their three children.
1980s
Mark M. Roland (‘81) works
for Psychological Consultants
of Marietta in Marietta, GA.
Susan (Hehr) Kunsman (‘83)
teaches at Highview Baptist
School in Louisville, KY. Her
husband, William “Bill” (‘83x),
is an instructor/administrator in
the adult education department of
the Jefferson County Public School
in Louisville. They have two
children, Paul, 14, and Kara, 12.
Kim (Green) Roberts (‘83)
was Darlington County School
District’s “Making a Difference”
award winner. As music teacher at
Thornwell School, Hartsville, SC,
Kim teaches second-sixth grades.
Maurice A. “Mo” Ottinger (‘84)
was promoted to lieutenant
colonel. He recently won the
Assistant Secretary of the Army’s
Resource Management Military
Individual Award, as the
outstanding army military practitioner in resource management.
David A. Brown (‘84) became the
U.S. Army garrison commander on
June 26, 2003 at Ladd Army Parade
Field in Fort Wainwright, AK.
Tony J. Rutherford (‘82)
began his tenure as pastor of
First Baptist Church, Erwin, TN,
on November 1, 2002.
Lt. Col. Edward Eidson (‘85) and
Karen Weaver (‘86x) have
been reassigned to Georgia after
having served in Ontario, Canada.
They have one daughter, Emily.
Brynne K. Crowe (‘82) was
ordained in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) on September 29, 2002, and
lives in the Chicago, IL, area.
Michelle (Rasberry) Hunt (‘86)
is the technology facilitator at
Southwest Elementary School
in Durham, NC.
Teague Honored
To celebrate his retirement after 41 years of
service to C-N, Dr. Thomas Teague was honored in
April with an evening of special music by some of his
former students. Performers included Elizabeth A.
“Beth” Huling, ’77; Carol (Bibb) Jamison, ’77; Penny
(Downs) Tullock, ’79; and Allen C. Henderson, ’85.
Joe L. Craver (‘68) serves as
Testing Coordinator for
Lexington (NC) City Schools.
Dr. Thomas Teague
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Classnotes
Classnotes
Lee Ann Smith (‘86) has
written Up This Hill and Down:
Thoughts on Life from Southern
Appalachians. Her pen name is
Lee Ann Woods and she has been
giving her thoughts on life in
radio commentaries on WNCW
Radio, Spindale, NC, since 1996.
Randy S. Little (‘88) is currently
assistant principal at Elizabethton
High School, Elizabethton, TN.
Stephen D. Hyers (‘89) recently
completed work on a short film,
Cleanup on Aisle Five. He had an
onscreen role and served as stunt
coordinator for the project.
Chapman (right) was presented the honor by Governor Jim Hodges in January.
Chapman Receives Order of Palmetto
V. Laniel Chapman, ’57, received the State of South Carolina’s
highest award for private citizens, the Order of the Palmetto, during a surprise presentation earlier this year. Inclusion in the Order
is reserved for those who have demonstrated extraordinary lifetime
achievement and service to the state and nation.
After completing C-N, Chapman earned his Juris Doctorate
from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1961. The
senior partner with Chapman, Byrholdt and Yon LLP, in Anderson,
S.C. also served in his state’s National Guard for five years and the
United States Army for several years as well.
He has held several public offices including chairing the state
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for one year
and serving as a highway commissioner. A past president of the
S.C. Trial Lawyers Association and the Anderson County Bar
Association, Chapman was the 10th Judicial Circuit Solicitor from
1972-77 and assistant solicitor from 1968-1972.
“He has regularly demonstrated to his alma mater the same kind
of service and loyalty for which his home state has honored him,”
said Mike Turner, ‘73, director of C-N’s Eagle Club. “His steadfast
support of our annual spring golf tournament has been key to our
success. Laniel has consistently been one of our best supporters
throughout the years.”
He is married to the former Vivian Ballenger of Greenville and
they have two children and six grandchildren.
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Timothy L. Shockley (‘89)
continues to serve as minister
of music at Campbellsville (KY)
Christian Church and also as
chaplain with Hospice of Central
Kentucky. He is completing
his Master of Theology degree
at Campbellsville University.
Frank C. Willson (‘89) was
named director of operations for
WBNS-10TV in Dublin, OH.
Frank and wife, Lisa (Anderson)
(‘88), live with their three
daughters in Dublin.
Rebecca Britt (‘89) received her
MS degree in Instructional Design
for Online Learning from Capella
University and is completing a
graduate certificate in training
and performance improvement.
Rebecca is an adjunct professor
at Philadelphia University, Temple
University and Montgomery
County Community College
in the Philadelphia area.
1990s
Katherine S. (Johnson) “Katye”
Evans (‘90), a reading teacher
at Gresham Middle School, was
named the Educator of the
Year for 2002-03 by the TN
Association of Middle Schools.
Mark Gregory Sears (‘91) was
promoted to VP of Business
Development for Atlas Software
Technologies, Inc., a technical
staffing firm in Southern CA.
Wesley T. Loveday (‘91)
and Kristy (Hoover) Loveday
(‘92) serve as youth ministers
at Sharon Baptist Church,
Knoxville. They have two
children, Shelby and Riley.
Shannon (Clabo) Sullivan (‘91)
received her Ed.D. in classroom
leadership from East Tennessee State
University in May 2003. She is
currently teaching physical education
at Pigeon Forge High School and
Primary School, and serves as head
volleyball coach and assistant
basketball coach at PFHS.
Jerry A. Mynatt (‘92) has left
the coaching program at East
Tennessee State University to
accept the head football coaching
position at Pikeville College,
Pikeville, KY.
Kevin W. Peters (‘93) is
working at Centennial Hospital
in Nashville, as an outpatient
physical therapist.
Scott A. Erwin (‘93) and Wendy
(Tenpenny) Erwin (‘91) have
relocated to Hull’s Memorial
Baptist Church, Fredericksburg,
VA, where he serves as pastor.
Elizabeth A. Yelton (‘93) begins
teaching in Eastern Europe this
month.
Timothy P. Pittman (‘93) was
named KIL wrestling co-coach
of the year. Tim teaches resource
education and is the wrestling
coach at Gibbs High School,
Knox County, TN.
Rhonda L. Tatum (‘93) will
be teaching a pastoral care/
counseling course at a ministry
school in Lima, Peru, during
October 2003.
Jennifer (Blaylock) Neal (‘94)
has been an adjunct professor
at Carson-Newman College in
communications arts since
January 2003.
Classnotes
Classnotes
Karen (Alvis) Ellis (‘94) has
earned National Board Teaching
Certification for Middle Grade
Mathematics and is working
toward a Master’s Degree in
mathematics education.
Laura (Craver) Jernigan (‘95)
received her Teachers Certificate
from University of North
Carolina, Charlotte, in May
2002, and is a kindergarten
teacher at Forest Park Elementary
in Kannapolis, NC.
Stanley W. Gibson (‘95)
serves Brainerd Baptist Church,
Chattanooga, as youth minister.
Brynne K. Crowe (‘95) was
ordained in the Presbyterian
Church (USA) in September 2002.
William Brian Ellis (‘95)
has started a new business,
Write Advantage, where he is a
freelance professional writer.
Monica Elaine (Lauber)
Sheppard (‘95) is proprietor
of Furniture Traders, featured
as “Business Focus of the
Week.” Her store is located
in Knoxville.
Tracy M. Beeler (‘96) received
her DVM degree in May 2002
from University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine.
Christopher Stephen “Chris”
Randolph (‘97) graduated
in December 2002 from
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary with a Master of Music
and Master of Arts in Christian
Education.
Jeffrey N. Loope (‘97) works as
an ISSA personal trainer at the
Roanoke and Botetourt Athletic
Club in Roanoke, VA.
Dr. Sally Fortenberry, ‘80
Fortenberry Receives
AAFCS Leaders Award
Dr. Sally Fortenberry, ‘80,
received an AAFCS Leaders
Award in July. The presentation came during the 94th
Annual
Convention
&
Exposition of the American
Association of Family and
Consumer
Sciences
in
Washington, D.C. Fortenberry
serves as associate professor for
the College of Humanities and
Social Sciences, Department of
Design, Merchandising and
Textiles at Texas Christian
University. She was honored
with C-N’s Distinguished
Alumna Award in 1998.
David L. Lowery (‘97) and
Victoria (Powers) Lowery (‘97)
live in Greenville, SC, where
David serves Reedy Fork Baptist
Church as minister of music.
Carmen (Rymer) Ray (‘98)
received her M.Ed. in curriculum
instruction from Lincoln
Memorial University in
Harrogate, TN.
Misty (Ball) Youngblood (‘98)
is employed as a dental hygienist
in Greeneville, TN.
Stephen R. Johnson (‘98)
received his Doctor of
Jurisprudence in 2002 from
the University of Tennessee.
He is working for the criminal
defense firm of Ritchie, Fels, &
Dillard, P.C.
Arthur V. “Trey” Youngblood
(‘99) works at Farm Bureau as an
insurance agent.
William E. “Bill” Seaver (‘99)
works at LifeWay in Nashville,
TN, as special project strategist
in the Church Resource Division
and works closely with the
Division President.
Susan W. (Etter) Waisner (‘99)
entered her second semester at
Midwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary, Kansas City, MO,
pursuing a Master of Arts in
Christian Education.
Allison Brooke (Newman)
Johnson (‘99) works as a special
education teacher in Blount
County, TN. She recently began
work on her Masters Degree at
Tennessee Technological
University in Cookeville, TN.
Michelle (Robish) Estes (‘99)
graduated with a medical degree
from ETSU Quillen College of
Medicine in May 2003. She
began pediatric residency training
in Johnson City, TN in July.
Adam L. Feldman (‘99) has
completed his Masters of
Divinity Degree at New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary.
He is presently serving at
Crosspointe Community
Church as pastor of Creative
Communication.
Terry D. Johnson (‘99) is
currently deployed in Kuwait
with the 53rd Transportation
Battalion. He is a captain in
the Army and is transportation
company commander.
2000s
Melanie (Foster) Seaver (‘00)
serves as scholarship coordinator
at Belmont University.
Jamie L. (Howiler) Hamby (‘00)
is an admissions counselor at
Hiawassee College,
Madisonville, TN.
Amanda (Humphrey) Colbert
(‘00) teaches the learning
impaired with the Department
of Defense Education Activity
in Wuerzburg, Germany.
Dr. Ronald W. Howard,’68
Howard is New VP
at Mississippi College
Dr. Ronald W. Howard,
’68, was named vice president
for Academic Affairs at
Mississippi College in June,
having served as the institution’s dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences for the last
five years.
A native of Jefferson
County, TN, Howard joined
the MC faculty in 1977
as assistant professor of history. He was promoted to associate professor of history in
1983 and to the rank of professor in 1989. After graduating magna cum laude from C-N
with a B.A. in history and
political science, he earned
both the M.A. and Ph.D. from
UT.
He is the author of two
books, numerous articles and
papers, including “Colonial
New York, 1664-1776,” which
was included in the Cornell
University Press book The
Empire State: A History of New
York. Howard and his wife,
Kathleen, have two sons.
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Classnotes
Classnotes
Cindy Angela “Angie” (Roberts)
Brinkley (‘00) is a third grade
teacher at Sevierville Intermediate
School, Sevierville, TN. She
received her Ed.S. from Lincoln
Memorial University in 2002.
Charles Brandon McGaha (‘00)
is attending University of
Tennessee College of Medicine,
Memphis.
Melissa Sharee Gould (‘01)
works for the State of Tennessee
Department of Children’s
Services as foster care case
manager.
Arthur B. Garnes (‘01) is working
to complete his Master of Business
Degree in Australia. While at Bond
University, he played on the soccer
team.
Jonathan Brian Key (‘01) works
for medical equipment company
Alliance Imaging, Inc. as the
account manager for the
southern region.
Meredith Sentell (‘01) serves as a
nurse at the Greenville Memorial
Hospital, Greenville, SC.
J.D. Hale, ‘24
Hale Celebrates
100th Birthday
Only Swann Residence
Hall and Butler Blanc Gym
remain from when J.D. Hale,
‘24, received his CarsonNewman degree. Oscar Sams
was president and the official
relationship with the Tennessee
Baptist Convention was but five
years old. Hale has seen a lot
of changes and has made many
friendships. In celebration of
his 100th birthday, family
members and 70 long-time
friends gathered to visit with
the prominent Jefferson City
attorney. As a student, Hale
was the business manager of
both the Orange & Blue and the
Appalachian, and was president
of both his junior class and the
Columbian Literary Society.
He later served several terms as
a C-N trustee between 1938
and 1973.
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Joshua F. Edwards (‘02) accepted
a position as interim director of
music at Thaxton Baptist Church,
Bedford, VA.
Michael A. Ott (‘02) is a
second lieutenant Army ranger
with the 187th Infantry. He
was deployed to the Middle
East in February 2003.
Melissa R. Mask (‘02) works for
John Alden Health in Duluth, GA.
Riley, KS, as a clinical staff
nurse on an intensive care unit.
She is a 2nd Lt. in the Army.
Amy Elizabeth (York) Kinkead
(‘03) teaches English and Spanish
at Brighton High School,
Brighton, TN.
Marriages
Classes of 1970-1977
Lynda J. Cook (‘77)
and Ned Rizzardi
6/20/02
Classes of 1990-1999
Amy J. Stultz (‘93)
and Lance Myhan
7/6/02
Chad Franklin Long (‘94)
and Ragan Alisha Rolland
12/14/02
Rhonda l. Bourdrie (‘95)
and Thomas Lockwood
2/1/03
Terry Scott Waisner (‘96)
and Susan Wynn Etter (‘99)
12/28/02
Jennifer Michelle Brown (‘98)
and Andrew Thomas Masters
5/25/02
M. Todd Wood (‘02) and wife,
Amy, were appointed as NAMB
Resort Missionaries to Myrtle
Beach as of October 2002.
Todd serves as director of
Intracoastal Outreach hosting
1,500+ people coming as mission
teams throughout the year. They
also work with the 71 local
churches in their association to
develop their missions programs.
Amy Catherine Ascoli (‘99)
and Justin Vesser
6/1/02
Julie Ann Seinko (‘02) works
as a graphic designer at Christian
Duplications International in
Orlando.
Allen Ray Patterson (‘00)
and Monica L. Suire
3/3/03
J. Adam Shields (‘02) is pursuing
a Master of Divinity degree at
Reformed Theological Seminary.
Tiffany L. (Heinen) Johnson
(‘02) works at Irwin Army
Community Hospital at Fort
Michelle Renee Robish (‘99)
and Robert John Estes
6/30/02
Classes of 2000
Joseph R. McMurry (‘00)
and Lisa Risch
4/12/03
Kristina Leigh Brooks (‘00)
and Mark Anthony Woolard
9/28/02
Stephen E. Sherwood (‘00)
and Penelope A. Stout (‘01)
6/23/01
Jonathan Daniel Dee (‘00)
and Whitney Elizabeth Black
6/15/02
Garin L. Hill (‘00)
and Rachel Hunt
11/23/02
Joy Theresa Summar (‘00)
and Bernard Smith
7/20/02
Jamie L. Howiler (‘00)
and Brad Hamby
12/14/02
Cindy Angela “Angie” Roberts
(‘00) and Jeff Brinkley
6/22/02
Trevor Hill (‘01)
and Julia Megary (‘01)
8/10/01
John C. Barker (‘01)
and Angela Briley
6/15/02
J. Gunter Wambaugh (‘01)
and Kari E. Tullock (‘01)
6/1/02
Roger William Haun (‘01)
and Heidi Jensen (‘02)
12/15/01
Christy LeAnn Davidson (‘01)
and Derrick Collins (‘02)
12/14/02
Andrea Ruth Fleeger (‘01)
and Jason Eric Millsaps (‘02)
6/8/02
Destiny Lynn Williams (‘02)
and Brian Michael Woods
12/21/02
Allison Suzanne Raines (‘02)
and Robert Steven Williams, Jr.
6/1/02
Bradley Jay Franks (‘02)
and Kimberly Jean Ford
8/3/02
W. Nathan Wise (‘02)
and Georgia S. Chesney
8/3/02
John Q. Kinkead (‘02)
and Amy Elizabeth York (‘03)
6/7/03
Classnotes
Classnotes
New Arrivals
M. Todd Wood (‘92)
and Amy Wood
Abby Lane on 9/15/02
Derrick R. Wilson (‘96)
and Sarah Wilson
Hannah Shea on 1/15/03
L. Earl Denney (‘75)
and Michelle Denney
Matthew Earl on 1/10/03
Jill (Devlin) Robinson (‘93)
and Stephen Robinson
Savannah Marie on 10/10/02
Michelle (Mathis) Gray (‘96)
and Michael Gray
Emily Faith on 6/13/03
Debra K. Houston (‘93)
and Ronald S. Houston
Samuel James on 4/17/03
Christopher S. Randolph (‘97)
and Shannon (Horton) Randolph (‘97)
Cassie Suzanne on 8/8/02
Kevin W. Peters (‘93)
and Melissa (Sartell) Peters (‘95)
Jadyn Alise on 4/30/03
Spencer Hamlin (‘97)
and Amy Suzanne (Fouts) Hamlin (‘97)
Hollister on 9/19/02
Kevin Atkins (‘93)
and Jeans (Coatney) Atkins (‘96)
Kiley Janae on 2/3/03
Candace Marie (Rosser) Crabtree (‘98)
and David Crabtree
Hannah Elizabeth on 2/7/02
Jennifer (Blaylock) Neal (‘94)
and Bradley R. Neal (‘94)
Eli Bradley on 3/4/02
Amanda (Meade) Mullins (‘98)
and Jordan Mullins
Jordan Luke on 1/15/03
Meade McDonald (‘94)
and Candace (Roach) McDonald (‘95)
Benjamin Meade on 2/14/03
Carmen (Rymer) Ray (‘98)
and Randy Ray
Michael Freeman on 12/20/02
Karen (Alvis) Ellis (‘94)
and W. Brian Ellis (‘95)
Madeline Kate on 4/15/03
Misty (Ball) Youngblood (‘98)
and Arthur V. “Trey” Youngblood (‘99)
Arthur V. “Ty” on 9/19/01
Shelby (Sullivan)Yeidel (‘95x)
and Zak Yeidel
Corwynn Gray on 3/13/01
Nathaniel H. “Casey” Jones (‘99)
and Jennifer (Dillinger) Jones (‘99)
Hayden Nathaniel on 1/3/02
Wesley B. Cunningham (‘95)
and Deirdre Cunningham
Gracie Lyn on 2/4/03
Rebecca (Painter) Cooper (‘99)
and Donnie A. Cooper
Allie Gail on 12/7/02
Gretchen (Crute) Best (‘95)
and Jerry Best
Nicole Emaline on 12/4/02
April Janell (Nunn) Easton (‘99)
and Wesley Easton
Lauren Victoria on 3/30/03
Classes of 1970-79
Classes of 1980-89
Penelope “Penny” (Taylor) Pullen (‘83)
and Jerry Pullen
Benjamin Gerald on 1/24/01
Douglas W. Renalds (‘83)
and Tammy Renalds
Kirby Caroline on 12/14/02
Claire (Lane) Santuae (‘83)
and Chris Santuae
Mark Phillip on 4/23/03
James C. Day (‘88) and
Kimberly A. (Miller) Day (‘88)
James Zeno Miller on 4/1/03
Stephanie (Pippin) Scruggs (‘89)
and Donald Scruggs
Andrew Carson on 7/9/01
Charlotte (Boozer) Ellenburg (‘89)
and Raimey Ellenburg
Owen Foster on 2/19/03
Carole (Tyner) Crisp (‘89)
and Charles Allen Crisp (‘91)
Elizabeth Marie on 11/16/01
Classes of 1990-99
William Todd Harkleroad (‘90)
and Kelly N. Harkleroad
Gavin Patrick-Quinn on 1/23/03
David F. Bryant (‘92)
and Cyndi (Corbin) Bryant (‘92)
Jackson Kyle on 11/4/02
Nathan K. Miles (‘95)
and Amy Miles
Megan Elizabeth on 6/5/03
CARSON-NEWMAN’S COMING TO TOWN
Southern Tour Fall ‘03
Come flaunt your Orange & Blue spirit at these events. For details, or reservations,
contact Alumni Relations at 865/471-3415 or cnalum@cn.edu
Sept. 27
Tailgate at FIU, Miami
Oct. 11
Tailgate at Newberry College
Nov. 11
Alumni & Friends Luncheon, TBC, Jackson
Nov. 12
Alumni Luncheon, Downtown Nashville
Nov. 21
Nashville–General Jackson Holiday Cruise
Limited to first 40 paid reservations
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Honor Roll of Donors Addendum
The 2002 President’s Report, which was
mailed in June, included an Honor
Roll of Donors recognizing those who
financially supported Carson-Newman’s
vision last year. In that publication,
designated gifts to be omitted from the
designated category. Therefore, we have
included in this addendum those who
should have been noted.
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Albright
Rev. and Mrs. Samuel R. Bryan
Mr. Ronnie W. Cox
Mr. Dick S. Fawbush
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Allen
Mr. Preston T. Buchanan
Mr. Vernon W. Cox
Dr. Brenda Y. Ferrell
Ms. Janette G. Amos
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard F. Bull
Dr. Thomas L. Cronan III
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Fincher, Jr.
Mrs. Martha Henderson Ashe
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Bundon
Dr. Walter B. Crouch
Dr. D. Harley Fite
Ms. Barbara K. Atchley
Dr. and Mrs. John Burgin
Mrs. Lucile W. Cureton
Mr. and Mrs. Seneca S. Foote
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Atchley
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Burton
Dr. David C. Dale
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Forney
Dr. D. Brian Austin
Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Burton
Mr. and Mrs. Ray P. Dalton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Fox
Mr. William R. Bacon
Mr. Timothy W. Burton
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine C. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Frazier
Mr. and Mrs. T. Maxfield Bahner
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Burts, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Davis
Dr. and Mrs. S. David Frazier
Ms. Marilyn S. Barr
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Bush
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Day
Mr. William T. French, Jr.
Dr. Charles D. Bass
Mr. James A. Calkin
Mrs. Sara M. Depew
Mrs. Linda N. Friedland
Mr. Charles A. Bateman
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cameron
Rev. and Mrs. Jerry E. DeZearn
Dr. Joan Frisbee
Dr. James L. Baumgardner
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Carroll
Dr. Louise D. Dickenson
Mrs. Jane F. Frye
Mrs. Maxine M. Baumgardner
Dr. Diana D. Carroll
Dr. David W. Diehl
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Galm
Dr. Bruce A. Bell
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Carson
Miss Audrey M. Doak
Dr. and Mrs. David C. Gjedde
Mr. and Mrs. L. Keith Chafin, Jr.
Dr. John Linward Doak
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Goddard
Dr. and Mrs. Roy A. Dobyns
Mrs. Maude T. Gosnell
Mrs. Margarete M. Doll
Mr. John M. Gray, Jr.
Mr. Jake C. Drennon II
Mr. and Mrs. Freddie W. Greene
Ms. Ruby E. Drinnen
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Greene
Mrs. Helen W. Driscoll
Mr. and Mrs. Rick S. Greene
Mrs. Phyllis Driver
Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark Gross
Mr. Michael Ducker
Mr. William F. Hall, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Dykema
Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Hamm
Mr. Donald Elia
Dr. and Mrs. Verner Hansen
Mrs. Novella C. Bender
Mrs. Marian M. Bibb
Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Bible, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bible, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mack F. Bingham
Dr. and Mrs. David W. Blackmon
Mrs. Betty G. Blanc
Mrs. Agnes L. Blazier
Dr. and Mrs. J. Kent Blazier
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we highlighted what has been a very
successful year.
Regrettably, an inadvertent programming error caused the names of those who
had made both Annual Fund gifts and
Mrs. Bettye V. Childers
Dr. and Mrs. Denver Childress
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Chitwood
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Chitwood
Mr. Donald W. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Glynn A. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cockrum
Dr. and Mrs. William L. Blevins
Dr. Benjamin B. and
Dr. Kitty R. Coffey
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bolinsky
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Comer
Mr. Aaron E. Elliott
Mr. and Mrs. Steven V. Hansen
Mr. David Andrew Bolton
Mr. and Mrs. E. Philip Comer
Ms. Jan M. Elliott
Mrs. Carolyn S. Harding
Mrs. Frances P. Bouler
Mrs. Mertie R. Elliott
Mrs. Jane B. Hargis
Dr. and Mrs. Paul D. Brewer
Dr. Phyllis B. and
Dr. R. Forrest Conklin
Ms. Judy E. Evaul
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hargrave
Mr. and Mrs. David Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Marion G. Cook
Dr. and Mrs. John N. Fain
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Harris
Mrs. Janice J. Brown
Mr. Ernest V. Cosson
Mrs. Patti Sue Farris
Mr. and Mrs. M. Taylor Harris, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Hedges, Jr.
Mr. Donald W. Lawhorn
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Neal
Dr. Millicent M. Sites
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hendricks
Mr. Dale R. Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Slater
Mr. and Mrs. C. Mark Henley
Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Lepper
Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Niceley
Mr. G. Fred Sorrells
Dr. and Mrs. Carey R. Herring
Miss Nancy L. Lindsey
Mr. Robert C. Nichols
Mrs. Charlotte W. Sprawls
Mr. and Mrs. Ricke O. Hester
Mrs. Alicia Linsley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Nipper
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Starnes
Mr. James O. Hewin
Dr. and Mrs. Joe N. Little
Mr. and Mrs. James R. O'Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stella
Mr. Harold W. Hicks, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Rhodes Logan
Mr. James M. Oaks
Mrs. Loyce Stooksbury
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgson
Mrs. Hilna Long
Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Ogle
Mr. and Mrs. Dorman L. Stout
Mrs. Euna R. Holder
Mrs. Mary L. Longmire
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Orr
Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean Styers, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis D. Lowe
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ottinger
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Tallant, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
S. Howard
Mrs. Cynthia W. Lynn
Mr. Charles E. Parker
Ms. Doris N. Teague
Dr. and Mrs. J. Cordell Maddox
Ms. Bobbie C. Peck
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomas
Mrs. Martha A. Howard
Drs. Charles and Denise Magnuson
Mrs. Lucy Petre
Dr. Eric A. Thorson
Mrs. Dorothy W. Howell
Ms. Debra S. Martin
Dr. Barbara Ann Hughes
Mr. McGehee Porter
Dr. Charles A. Tollett
Ms. Suzanne Matheny
Dr. Margaret Hypes
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Torbush, Jr.
Mr. Everett L. McCabe
Mr. Larry C. Ingram
Mr. John H. Poteat
Dr. and Mrs. W. Robert Trentham
Mr. and Mrs. V. Eugene McClellan
Mrs. Helen W. Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. William I. Powell III
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Troughton
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. McCray
Miss Henrietta Jenkins
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Prevost, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Perry E. Vaughn
Mrs. Alice H. McCurry
Mrs. Evelyn Bryan Johnson
Miss Frances A. Price
Mr. Jack A. Wade
Mr. Charles E. McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett A. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. William M. McDonald
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Purdue
Mr. and Mrs. David Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jones
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Rabenstein
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Wallace
Mrs. Mary Frances Jones
Dr. Barbara M. and
Mr. Samuel McDougal
Mr. and Mrs. Grady W. Renfro
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon D. Washam
Mr. Calvin L. Joyner
Mr. Timothy R. McFall
Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Rice III
Dr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Watson
Dr. Sarah K. and
Mr. Michael Kane
Mr. Hugh F. McKie
Mr. David L. Ridenour
Dr. John W. & Dr. Gayle M. Wells
Rev. and Mrs. Burl McMillan
Mr. James L. Roberts
Mrs. Patricia F. Whaley
Rev. and Mrs. Philip R. Kazee
Ms. Dorothy A. McNabb
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Roden
Mrs. Marci L. Whiteside
Rev. and Mrs. James H. Kinser
Mrs. Tammy L. Means
Mr. and Mrs. Roderick J. Roe
Dr. Dudley M. Whitson
Rev. and Mrs. Charles D. Kirby
Mrs. Fern H. Miles
Mr. and Mrs. Ted W. Russell
Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Eugene Wilder
Miss Dorothy L. Knisley
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Miles
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sayne
Dr. Carol J. Wilkerson
Dr. S. David Knisley
Mrs. Nellie B. Milne
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Schlechter
Mr. and Mrs. G. Kenneth Wilson
Mr. Geoffrey E. Knosher
Dr. Kenneth C. Morton
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Scruggs
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Koonce
Mr. Ronald E. Mouser
Mrs. Jama R. Seahorn
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wilson
Mr. Allen L. Koors
Rev. and Mrs. Kelver Mullins
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sellers
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Winchell
Mrs. Charlene M. Krohn
Mr. J. Howard Murphy
Ms. Rebecca Sharp
Dr. and Mrs. David N. Young
Mr. and Mrs. James Roy Lambert
Dr. and Mrs. Albert L. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Ron W. Sheppard
Rev. and Mrs. Dwight L. Young
Mrs. Folk Lambert
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Myers
Ms. Susan M. Sheridan
Dr. Gary F. Young
Mr. Aubrey Lancaster
Dr. John A. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shockley
Mr. Douglas R. Land
Mr. Wallace Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shoemaker
Rev. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nations
Dr. Evelyn S. Simpson
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REUNION & GIFT CHAIRS
Reunions are scheduled for class years
ending in “3” and “8” (ex. 1953, 1988,
etc.). Reunion Chairs work to coordinate their class gatherings while gift
chairs help motivate their classmates
to raise money for the CarsonNewman Annual Fund.
Founders’ Society
Paul Adams ‘44 — Society Chair
Nell (Edwards) Willis ‘48 — Gift Chair
1953
Al Crawford — Reunion Chair
Swanson Bennett — Gift Chair
1958
Paul Pullen — Reunion Chair
Mary “Molly” (Bahner) Day — Gift Chair
1963
Jim Wohlwend — Reunion Chair
James Zirkle — Gift Chair
1968
Margie Crowder — Reunion Co-Chair
Cherith (Whitelock) Sivyer — Reunion Co-Chair
Alice (Green) Conner — Gift Chair
1973
Mike Wooden — Reunion Chair
W. Gene Hurdt — Gift Chair
1978
Cliff Ellis — Reunion Chair
William “Bill” Hild, Jr. — Gift Chair
1983
Tommy Campbell — Reunion Chair
Lesa Klepper — Gift Chair
1988
Steve Fultz — Reunion Chair
David McConnell — Gift Chair
HOMECOMING
2003
October 16-18
1993
Julie Kinder — Reunion Co-Chair
Whitney Fair — Reunion Co-Chair
Aleshia (Cantwell) Lunsford — Gift Chair
1998
Cindy (Beard) Hayes — Reunion Co-Chair
Monica Clayton — Reunion Co-Chair
Justin & Carrie
(Radford) Gilliam — Gift Co-Chairs
2003
Sarah Holloway — Reunion Chair
Note: If you did not receive your specific class
reunion information or the Homecoming brochure,
please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.
C-N Box 71988,
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(cnalum@cn.edu)
Phone: 865/471-3415
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