Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Cold War Patriotic Travel Trip

December 2015
Jerry McDonald, Editor
Cold War Patriotic Travel Trip
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
More than 450 people gathered at College of the
Ozarks on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, for an event
designed to honor those who serve in law enforcement.
The special recognition ceremony — Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day, LEAD — was
attended by area law enforcement personnel,
members of the community, and School of the
Ozarks and College of the Ozarks students, staff,
and faculty.
President Jerry C. Davis addressed those
gathered, along with senior criminal justice major
Alex Williams. Guests also enjoyed patriotic
songs performed by elementary students from the
S. Truett Cathy Lower School.
“I am honored by the presence of these brave
officers,” said David Vogt, associate professor of
criminal justice and chair of the division of language
and social sciences at College of the O zarks, during
the ceremony. “I am honored to work at a College
that teaches that members of law enforcement
should be respected, trusted, and obeyed.”
C of O landscaping worker Ciara Pemberton works on a flower bed
in preparation of the arrival of winter.
College of the Ozarks students recently returned from Europe
where they traveled as part of a Cold War Patriotic Travel Trip.
Thirteen College of the Ozarks students accompanied five U.S.
Veterans on the trip from Oct. 13-23.
During the 10-day period, the group visited key historical
sites in Europe from the Cold War Era, including Germany, the
Czech Republic, and Austria.
“It was an incredible opportunity to go on this trip,” said
Paige Arnett, junior business management major. “It is mind
blowing, visiting places where so much history has occurred. It
was emotional, breathtaking, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I will cherish forever. Hearing stories of battle from our
Veterans in the land they once fought is an indescribable feeling: I
can never thank them enough for their service.
“The group was honored to have two World War II pilots who
also flew during the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49, two members of the
Berlin Brigade, and a retired Air Force general who served during
the Cold War in Europe and throughout the world.
Sponsors on the trip were Dr. Fred Mullinax, executive
vice president, Lori Vanderpool, R.N., Josh Franks, feed mill
manager, and Sara Franks, executive vice president administrative assistant.
To read blogs about the Cold War Patriotic Travel trip, visit
this link: https://coldwartour2015.wordpress.com/
Riley Banks spends time
with S of O students
Ralph Foster Museum
hosts concert in tribute to Wayne Carson
Riley Banks speaks to S of O students about Generation Next. The students
decorated boxes and wrote letters to the children in Africa.
Ralph Foster Museum
hosted a concert by Randle
Chowning, in tribute to the late
songwriter Wayne Carson, on
Friday, Oct. 23. Wayne Carson
was an internationally known
song writer and two-time
Grammy Award winner.
Chowning is a well-known
local musician who performed
with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. He performed selections
from Carson’s extensive library
of songs. The Ralph Foster Museum houses the Si Siman
Music Room. The room contains historic items.
“Local music fans appreciate the provenance that these
items represent and the rich history of Ozark mountain
music found here in the museum,” said Museum Director
Annette Sain. “We were pleased to host local music legend
Randle Chowning for this special night in tribute to Wayne
Carson. We are blessed in this area to have been home to
some of country music’s legends. The impact of Wayne
Carson’s songs extended far beyond our local region.”
Wayne Carson was a musician, songwriter, and
producer. His most famous songs included “Neon Rainbow,”
“The Letter,” “Always on My Mind” (with Mark James and
Johnny Christopher), and “Soul Deep.”
Founder of the nonprofit organization, Generation Next,
Riley Banks has been on a mission to change hearts since
she was just 14 years old. Since her first missions trip to
Africa at age 13, she has traveled back four times, each time
with a new goal to help Kenyan children and share God’s
love.
On her fifth trip back to Africa, Banks wanted to bring a
special gift, so with the help of some very enthusiastic second
and third graders at the S. Truett Cathy Lower School,
Banks was able to bless more than 40 African children.
Riley emphasized to the S of O students how much we
have, and tried to encourage a giving heart in the students
for those less fortunate than them. She stressed to them how
they can be a part of something that could change a life.
You don’t have to be all grown up to be on mission for the
Kingdom of Heaven. There are plenty of things you can do
today to show God’s love,” said Banks.
With this project, the students—on their own—decorated
the boxes with bright colors and Bible verses, wrote letters to
the children receiving the boxes, and put special items in a
box to share God’s love with kids in Kenya.
Generation Next is currently involved in a number of
different projects across Kenya. Banks and her team are
buying a children’s community center, which will be utilized
as a childrens feeding program and childrens safe house.
They also are teaching women different trades so they
can be providers for their families. From 2011 to 2012,
Banks helped finish building a school that is currently facilitating 50 children. She and her team also are sponsors of
their own backpack program, which donates backpacks with
school supplies, Bibles, and hygiene kits to young adult,
female students.
Compassion/Kindness
caring for others
Meritorious Awards
At Homecoming 2015, the
Alumni Association honored four
Meritorious
Award
recipients:
Jonathan McGuire ’06, (Distinguished
Community
Service);
Richard Baker ’96 (Distinguished
Achievement); Lindsey Ellis ’00
(Distinguished Young Alumnus);
and Bob Wilson ‘77 (Distinguished
Service to College of the Ozarks).
Career Day Fall 2015
For the fall 2015 Career Day there were 382 students, 73 employers, and 12
graduate schools in attendance. Pictured from left: Career Center student
workers Rebekah Wratney, and Career Center Director Jim Freeman,
student workers Johanna Turner, Madi Miller, Courtney Weibel; and Terri
Burton, Career Center administrative assistant.
National Day on Writing
Three-Year-Old
Missouri Holstein
Futurity
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the “Three-YearOld Missouri Holstein Futurity” event
was held at College of the Ozarks.
C of O student Jody Wing, a
sophomore accounting and agricultural business double major with a minor
in animal science, leads his Holstein
cow, Traxy.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Creative Writing Center
(CWT), under the direction of Elise Bishop,
hosted the National Day on Writing. Faculty,
staff, and students had the opportunity to write
for the event. Pictured at the event were C of O
students Jordan Gloor and Tiffany Lyle.
Music News
Several music students took part in music recitals
during the month of November, in the Gittinger
Music Building.
New Employee
Keith Smith, assistant restaurant
manager at The Keeter Center.
Dr. Chelsia Harris
holds book signing
Professor of Nursing, Dr.
Chelsia Harris, had a book
signing at The Keeter Center on
Saturday, Nov. 14, for her book
she recently completed.
“My book, Created & Called:
A Journey to and through
Nursing, is my heart wrapped up
in 23 chapters,” Harris said.
The book gives real life
examples of nursing in action and
the impact nurses have on their
communities and the world.
Harris earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Arkansas
Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, in 2004. Harris
went on to pursue her master’s
at Vanderbilt University in
Nashville, Tennessee, in 2008,
and her Doctor of Nursing
Practice at Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, Ohio, in
2015.
Harris joined the faculty in
2009 and teaches Holistic Assessment & Therapeutic Communication, Foundations of Adult Care,
and Advanced Care of the Adult
at College of the Ozarks.
Loran Wiley
Ben Lange
The Chorale, under the direction of Dr.
Bruce Gerlach, performed a fall concert
on Oct. 28 at the Newman Recital Hall.
Caleb Vester
Lauren Hutchison
Stars of Christmas
A Christmas tree featuring area children’s names will be placed in the lobby
of the McDonald Administration Building.
Choose a name on the tree and purchase a
gift. Individuals may spend what fits their
budget. A suggested amount is $25-$50
dollars for each star.
Interested individuals may find the
stars on the Christmas tree Tuesday,
Dec. 2. Place the wrapped presents, with
identification, under the tree or drop
them by the Christian Ministries front
desk by Friday, Dec. 11. For more information, contact Community Service
Coordinator Lynn Shaw at ext. 3385.
Rebecca Hendrix
Lori Miller
David Hardin
Jessica Keys
Jeff Elliott
Glenn Farmer
Mary David
Cheryl Marley
Dan Swearengen
Sue Head
Stacy Edwards
Stacy McNeill
Bradley Pardue
Kevin Wiebe
Nathan Bell
Sammie Blackwell
Andrew Bolger
Ryan Knight
Brandon Bliss
David Dalton
Bryan Cizek
Upcoming Christmas Events
★ Yuletide Feast, Dec. 2 and 3. (sold out)
★L
ighting of the Tree, Dec. 4 at 5:15 p.m., The Keeter
Center
★ “Chocolate Lovers Tea,” Dec. 5, 1 p.m., The Keeter Center;
call for reservations; (417) 690-2146.
★C
hristmas Concert by the Jazz Band, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.,
Jones Auditorium
★C
hristmas Card to the Community, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and
7 p.m., Williams Memorial Chapel
★N
ew Year’s Eve Dinner, The Keeter Center; call for reservations, (417) 690-2146.
Business Manager Sam Ketcher gave a presentation on the Flex Program at the November
Staff Meeting.
Dr. Stephen
Kneeshaw retires after
43 years of service to
the college.
Fall Daycare Party
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Veterans Activities
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 7 a.m., a Sunrise Flag Raising
Ceremony took place at the main flag pole located on the
Williams Memorial Chapel Lawn. Bryan Cizek, who
served in the United States Army with the 1st Battalion,
75th Ranger Regiment, was the guest speaker for the brief
program. Air Force Veteran Kurt McDonald had the honor
of setting off the cannon for the ceremony.
C of O student Loyal Carpenter was one of many
students who took time out of his busy day to honor
those listed on The Missouri Vietnam Veterans
Memorial. The names of those listed on the wall were
read throughout the day on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Below: On Friday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m.,
the annual Veterans Grove Tree Dedication took place on the Flag Plaza
adjacent to Veterans Grove. Nineteen
trees
were
dedicated,
honoring
Veterans who participated in
the Vietnam 2014 tour and
the Mariana Islands and
Japan 2015 tour. Pictured is
Veteran Lou Eisenbrandt and
junior James Chase Davis.
Pictured is Veteran Lou
Eisenbrandt.
On Nov. 5, Marine Vietnam War Veteran
John Ligato, a Purple Heart recipient,
was the speaker at the Patriotic Convocation.
Veterans Army Captain
John Sorensen and
Captain Tom Egleston,
spoke to C of O students
in Professor of History
David Dalton’s class, U.S. in Vietnam. They shared about their experiences in the
Mekong Delta where they were helicopter pilots. Both Veterans were part of the
College’s first Patriotic Education Travel Program trip to Vietnam last year. They also
attended the Veterans Grove Tree Dedication on Friday Nov. 6.
HOMECOMING 2015
Front row (L-R):
Chelsea Johnson,
Miss Congeniality; Christina
Eastman, Miss
Hard Work U.
2015; Katherine
Yung, First
Runner-up. Back
row (L-R): Alex
Tillack, fourth
runner-up; Mollie
Bluege, second
runner-up; and
Hannah Foster,
third runner-up.
S of O Volleyball Season
The School of the Ozarks girls’ volleyball team continued
their success by winning the Mark Twain Conference title
for the third straight year, and finished the season with a
29-3 record. The veteran team failed to make the Class 1
state tournament after losing in the district championship,
but triumphed in posting the winningest season in school
history.
The Patriots only regular season losses were to Ash
Grove and Springfield Catholic early in the season, and they
were undefeated from the middle of September until their
campaign-ending loss to Purdy in late October. Senior night
festivities were held on Oct. 9, when the five senior players
were honored before the last home game of the season for
their contribution to the S of O volleyball program over the
last four years. All five had participated in varsity play
since the 2012-13 season, their freshman year.
The team is coached by Charlie Warfield, S of O
instructor.
S of O Cross Country