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''I Saw the Lord' is theme of 2002 Collins Lectures
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--G. David England
A study of the book of Isaiah will be the focus of this year's Willard Collins Summer Lectures at Lipscomb University.
“I Saw the Lord: The Vision of God in Isaiah” will be presented June 9-12 at Lipscomb. Keynote speakers for the series will include Rick Atchley, Fort Worth; Don McLaughlin, Atlanta; Harold Shank, Memphis; and Steve Flatt, president of Lipscomb University.
Additional speakers will include F. LaGard Smith, Joe Beam, Mike Tanaro, Randy Becton, Greg Anderson, Phil Kinzer, Tim Woodroof, Larry Cantrell, Shana Pounders Curtis, Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, John Mark Hicks and more.
A new feature of the lectureship this year is a special seminar on prayer, to be offered at the Center for Spiritual Renewal, said Walt Leaver, vice president for university relations and lectureship director.
Returning features include the Bison Future Preacher Camp, special dinners honoring preachers and elders, a children’s day camp, and teen programs.
The book of Isaiah was written for a people who had lost sight of the glory, majesty and holiness of God, says Dr. Terry Briley, professor of Bible. Briley is scheduled to present a textual study of Isaiah Monday through Wednesday during the lectureship.
The people of Isaiah’s day “seem to be viewing God as they did the pagan gods. As long as they see Him as they see themselves, there is no way they are going to fulfill God’s purpose for them,” Briley said.
Jesus’ citation of Isaiah 6 in the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 suggests that losing sight of the glory of God is recurrent in human history, making a study of the book just as relevant today.”
The book of Isaiah begins with an analysis of Israel’s worship. Outwardly, there’s nothing wrong. But their hearts are not engaged and their lives are disconnected from their worship. In the vision in chapter 6, Isaiah identifies himself as typical of the people,” Briley said.
In Isaiah’s vision of God in chapter 6, Isaiah identifies himself with the people. “[Isaiah says,] ‘I am a man of unclean lips and I live amidst a people of unclean lips,’ so he sees himself as one of them and he is humbled before God. Once he is humbled before the greatness of God and is cleansed, then he is prepared to go forward and serve God,” Briley said.
One theory of the structure of the book is that Isaiah’s experience is placed where it is to represent what the entire nation needs to be turned back to God. But how to get the people to see what he has seen in God is one of the great challenges Isaiah faces.
Isaiah helps them to see God’s distinctiveness through His actions and scripture. Almost exclusively, Isaiah’s distinctive way of referring to God is as the “Holy One of Israel,” and he does so repeatedly, Briley said.
“That’s the God he’s holding up before them Ð if they can see the holiness of God, and that the Holy One is the God of Israel and has a relationship with them, they’re not going to think they can manipulate God or go through the motions Ð to worship and then live in ways that are inconsistent with His nature and be o.k.,” Briley said.
Isaiah’s image of God is one of exaltation, love, compassion and patience for His people. “In the same way that Isaiah had to have God’s gracious cleansing for him to go forward, you have the One who is going to bear the sins of the people for them to be restored to fellowship with Him,” Briley said.
“I think that is a central part of the book Ð the idea of catching a glimpse of the true nature of God and being transformed as a result,” he said.
There is no fee for attending the lectureship. However, there is a one-time fee of $25 for on-campus housing during the series, regardless of the number of nights reserved. For full schedule information, contact the lectureship office at 615.279.6216, 800.333.4358, ext. 6216, or e-mail amy.hamar@lipscomb.edu.
Special dinners to be held for preachers and elders
Longtime minister Alan Bryan will be honored when Lipscomb University hosts the “Special Dinner Honoring Preachers” Monday, June 10, during the Willard Collins Summer Lectures.
Preachers with 25 years or more of service will be guests of the university for this special dinner, which will be held at 5 p.m. in the Student Center.
In addition to the special tribute to Bryan, the 2002 recipients of the “Diakonia Awards” will be announced. Diakonia Awards are presented annually to preachers with 50 years or more of service.
To make reservations for the dinner or to nominate a Diakonia recipient, call the Lectures Office at 615.279.6216, 800.333.4358, ext. 6216, or e-mail amy.hamar@lipscomb.edu.
The Christian Chronicle recently named Bryan as one of the most influential people among churches of Christ for the decade of the 1970s. A Birmingham, Ala., native, he is considered the first education director among churches of Christ, was founding member of Dallas Christian Academy, and was a prominent promoter of the bus ministry in the ‘70s.
He was the first director of the Tulsa Soul-Winning Workshop and has spoken widely at lectureships throughout the brotherhood. He attended Freed-Hardeman University when it was still a two-year college, earned his bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine and the master of education from Texas Tech. He taught at Lipscomb in 1955-56.
He and his wife, LaJuana, an Abilene Christian University graduate, have three children.
On Tuesday, June 11, Lipscomb will host its “Special Dinner Honoring Elders. Elders with 25 years or more of service, and their wives, will be guests of the university. Reservations are also required for this event, by contacting one of the numbers above.
Bison Future Preacher Camp taking reservations
The Bison Camp for Future Preachers will be held concurrently with the Collins Lectures for the eighth year.
Directed by Tom Riley, preaching minister for Fourth Avenue church of Christ, Franklin, Tenn., the camp is designed for young men in grades seven through twelve who are interested in learning more about the challenges and joys of preaching.
The focus of the camp is on sermon preparation and delivery, and participants will present a sermon on Wednesday night before their “graduation celebration.”
There is a $75 camp fee, which includes ten meals, the graduation celebration, housing in a campus residence hall, all activities, classes, trips and materials. For full information or to register, contact Johanna Woollard at 615.279.6208, 800.333.4358, ext. 6208, or e-mail johanna.woollard@lipscomb.edu.
School of Engineering named for Jones
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Dr. Fort Gwinn, associate professor of physics and engineering, uses a water table to simulate high speed aerodynamics using water at relatively low speeds. |
The Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering will offer degree programs in computer engineering and engineering mechanics this fall, said President Steve Flatt.
“Ray has had a passion for creating a top-caliber engineering environment at Lipscomb. When his financial situation allowed him to make a major gift, he became the catalyst to get this started in the right way.” Flatt said.
“His family’s long-time involvement with Lipscomb, his 18 year tenure on the board, the fact that he is the model of a Christian gentleman and leader, and his lead gift that made this school possible, made naming the school in his honor a natural decision for our board,” Flatt said.
Jones admitted he was somewhat surprised by the decision, but excited that the school has been established.
“I’m really humbled that the engineering school would be named for me. This honor really belongs to four generations of engineers in my family. My grandfather, G.W. Jones, started our engineering firm in 1886. Since that time my father, Carl T. Jones, myself and now my daughter and her husband, Lisa and Mark Yokley, complete four generations to practice engineering in the firm we call “G.W. Jones and Sons Consulting Engineers,” Jones said.
“I’m really excited about the new school because I think there are a lot of Christian students who want to be engineers that would have to go somewhere else without this new program. With a good, strong faculty behind it, the students will come and the resulting engineers will be a real asset to the school,” Jones said.
Jones is chairman of the board and chief executive officer for G.W. Jones and Sons Consulting Engineers, Huntsville, Ala. But his family’s heritage is almost as strong in attending Lipscomb as it is in being engineers.
Two of the three children of Ray and Libby Jones -- May Criner and Raymond, graduated from Lipscomb. Daughter Lisa attended Lipscomb before transferring to Auburn to earn her civil engineering degree. All three of the spouses -- May’s husband, Mike Patterson; Raymond’s wife, Kristy; and Lisa’s husband, Mark Yokley -- attended or graduated from Lipscomb.
But it was Lisa who spurred Jones’s interest in developing the engineering program. Lisa wanted to earn a civil engineering degree, and wanted to graduate from Lipscomb. “Our daughter couldn’t graduate from Lipscomb because we didn’t have an engineering degree and this is what gave me the idea,” Jones said (The Lipscomb News, January 2002, page 7).
Several years ago he donated funding for a feasibility study for a school of engineering for Lipscomb. When the plans were finalized, he contributed a major gift of an undisclosed amount that allowed plans to move forward.
“Naming the school for Ray Jones is very appropriate, and I was pleased to learn that the board had taken that action,” said Dr. Ralph Butler, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering. “His gift has certainly been instrumental in putting our plan into motion, and his support and encouragement in other ways has been invaluable.”
The addition of two new majors is one component of a long-term plan that also calls for the addition of an electrical engineering major. Software engineering and mechanical engineering are also being considered, said Butler.
Lipscomb will begin a self-study this fall toward accreditation of the new majors by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology. Upon accreditation, Lipscomb will be the only university east of the Mississippi River associated with the churches of Christ to offer an accredited engineering degree.
Lipscomb began offering pre-engineering in 1949, and began its dual-degree program in 1956, allowing students to earn bachelor’s degrees from Lipscomb and a bachelor of engineering from associated institutions. A four-year engineering science degree has been offered since 1983, and approximately 200 students have earned degrees through these programs.
Elders/Preachers Workshop to focus on conflict management
“Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution” will be the focus of the annual Elders/Preachers Workshop, to be held at Lipscomb University from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 8.
Dr. Grady Bogue, consulting scholar to Lipscomb’s Center for Leadership Excellence, and Norris Cline, founder of Cline Resolution Group and consultant to churches and other organizations, will be the featured presenters, said Walt Leaver, vice president for university relations.
Bogue said the workshop will also highlight the constructive uses of conflict.
“Perhaps no feature of contemporary organizational life, including our churches, is so common, so troublesome, and so misunderstood as that of conflict,” Bogue said.
When conflict emerges, most leaders rush to “pour water on the flames.” Such an immediate reaction often makes matters worse, and makes resolution difficult or impossible. “It can also deprive church leaders from realizing the potential constructive benefits of conflict,” he said.
Conflict presents opportunities for promoting learning and desirable change, testing the validity of ideas and beliefs, strengthening individual and institutional identity and energizing faith commitments, he said.
“The ability to recognize conflict as a signal of difference, to discern both the constructive and destructive valence of conflict, and to manage conflict with patient tending and wisdom is an important conceptual and practical skill for the church leader,” Bogue said.
Specific topics to be included in the workshop:
-- Recognize individual, social, cultural and religious origins and effects of conflict;
-- Appreciate the constructive role of conflict in personal/ church growth and change;
-- Explore personal values and styles in responding to conflict;
-- Understand motives and methods undergirding alternative dispute resolution and conflict management systems;
-- Examine biblical principles related to conflict;
-- Identify follow-up conflict management options for congregational needs.
Friday night housing is available for $25, with no additional fee for those who remain for the Collins Summer Lectures June 9-12. For full information on the conference fee, to make reservations, contact Amy Hamar at 615.279.6216, 800.333.4358, ext. 6216, or by e-mail at amy.hamar@lipscomb.edu.
Character Counts! Nashville kicks-off city-wide campaign
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| Former Tenn. Gov. Winfield Dunn receives a proclaimation from Metro Council Lady At-Large Carolyn Baldwin Tucker and Vice Mayor Ronnie SteineLeft. | Dr. Mary Morris, director of the Center for Character Development, details the program. -Amber R. Stacey |
Character Counts! Nashville celebrated the kickoff of its citywide character education initiative April 12 at the Nashville Public Library downtown branch.
With support from the Center for Character Development at Lipscomb University, the event marked the beginning of a campaign by more than 50 city leaders to provide a common character vocabulary for the encouragement and growth of character in the city, said former Tenn. Gov. Winfield Dunn, steering committee chair.
Metro Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell said that Character Counts! Nashville "is the right thing at the right time" for the city and its people.
"The good news is that in Nashville, we now know that if we are all together, there is nothing that we can''t do. As I look around the room at the elected officials, the department heads, candidates for every major office, representatives of every portion of our community gathered here, including the faith community, this is something we know we can do because we know we're together," Purcell said.
Other speakers of the day included U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Tenn.), Metro Police Chief Emmett Turner, Sheriff Gayle Ray, Metro Schools Director Pedro Garcia, Vice Mayor Ronnie Steine; Metro Council Lady at-large Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, who has also served as director of Graduate Studies in Education at Lipscomb; Donna Hilley, president of Sony/ATV Publishing; Tennessee Titans defensive tackle John Thornton, and Mary Morris, director of the Center for Character Development at Lipscomb.
The event also included the Y-CAP Singers, a children's chorus from the YMCA Community Action Project, and the MET Singers, students in grades 4-8 who represented the honor choir of Metro Nashville Public Schools' Music Education Department. Lilly Carver, a 7-year-old student at Scales Elementary School, sang the national anthem before a packed auditorium of more than 200.
"You'll notice that this kickoff is not being held at a school or a playground," Morris said. "It's held for adults because we need to equip ourselves to purposefully serve our youth and all those with whom we come in contact.
"I am joined on stage today by people who believe that personal integrity is important. Our behavior should reflect the qualities that we would cherish in our friends or in our children," Morris said.
To make an impact on the city, several individuals have been trained as Character Counts! trainers, and 35 have agreed to be resources through a speaker's bureau. "Those people, quite frankly, are chomping at the bit to go out and talk to people about character. These two resources are available to help any organization implement a character development plan," she said.
Police Chief Turner, whose command-level officers have all been through character training with Morris, said he is "excited about the potential" Character Counts! has for Nashville.
"I believe that those of us in law enforcement have a special responsibility to be role models, not only for youngsters, but also for the community at large. That is why every single officer of the Metropolitan Police Department will receive a block of instruction based on the Character Counts! curriculum during in-service training this year," Turner said.
"But Character Counts! isn't just tailored for law enforcement. It is designed to help all of us be better citizens, no matter our age or occupation," he said.
Character Counts! Nashville is rooted in a national program called Character Counts!SM, established by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, a non-profit, non-denominational foundation based in Marina del Rey, Calif. Developed through extensive research, the program defines "six pillars of character," including trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
"These are characteristics which transcend all divisions of race, creed, politics, gender and wealth, and provide a foundation for encouraging good character throughout the city," Dunn said.
Steine, who is a member of the steering committee, said the Character Counts! vocabulary is one thing the Metro Council could agree upon unanimously, and passed a resolution to that effect, which Tucker read during the event.
"Character Counts! is enormously important to this community. It cuts across ethnic, political, and religious lines. At a time when we are talking about what is appropriate and inclusive to post, we have six pillars that I think all of us can agree ought to be posted in every home, every business, and every institution, every place we can think of throughout this community," Steine said.
Volunteer leaders are prepared to take character initiatives into the business, education, entertainment, faith, government, and non-profit sectors of the city. Help is also available for parents. The resources are available through the Center for Character Development at Lipscomb.
Persons in the Nashville area who wish to know more about the program should contact Morris at 615.279.6122 or e-mail mary.morris@lipscomb.edu.
Many Lipscomb University students had their first taste of opera at the conclusion of chapel March 25 when vocalists from the cast of The Pearl Fishers performed. After chapel, the vocalists met with students during a reception and a question/answer session. Their visit was made possible by Dr. Tom Duncan (above left), a member of the university Board of Trustees. With him are John Hoomes, general artistic director; Diane Alexander, soprano; Victor Benedetti, baritone; Amy Tate Williams, accompanist; and Richard Drews, tenor. Bizet''s The Pearl Fishers was part of the Nashville Opera season.
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Nance honored by Tennessee Library Assocation
—Amber R. Stacey
Betty Nance was honored for her 27 years of service as executive secretary of the Tennessee Library Association during its annual conference at the Nashville Convention Center on March 27.
“When TLA was searching for an executive secretary, Dr. Jim Ward, retired librarian and director of library services, suggested Betty Nance as a good candidate and offered a small room in the old Crisman Library to house that office. Since our library staff has always been professionally active, it was a marriage that worked,” said Carolyn Wilson, director of Beaman Library.
Nance’s tenure was lauded by Ward; Dr. Edwin Gleaves, Tennessee State librarian and archivist; Charles Sherrill, director of the Brentwood Public Library; and Annelle Huggins, TLA executive director and associate dean of libraries at The University of Memphis.
“Betty Nance has given almost 30 years of exemplary service to the TLA. She gave a part-time position energy, visibility, and dedication. But more significantly, her character and her strong Christian values spoke loudly throughout the state and were recognized by all who knew her. You rarely hear the kind of tribute at a professional organization that Betty received this year at TLA, and it could not have been more deserved,” said Wilson.
Nance ‘s colleagues in TLA presented her a check for $1,200 for the Nance Scholarship Fund at Lipscomb and an honorary life membership in TLA.
Beaman Library was also honored with a resolution that cites Lipscomb’s, “dedication to the goals and mission of the TLA,” “consistent permission to use their library facilities for quarterly board meetings and other functions for thirty years,” and the Computer Center’s assistance “with technical support and maintenance of TLA’s computer database files of membership.”
“As the resolution suggests, furthering the goals and mission of our profession is central to all we do as librarians, whether it is at the local, state, region, or national levels,” said Wilson.
Sandrell named vice president for enrollment
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Sandrell, 33, is responsible for all areas related to enrollment - recruiting, admissions, financial aid, and retention, said President Steve Flatt.
"Wade was a natural choice for this position, in part because he had been director of admissions at Lipscomb, and under his leadership, we had the largest freshman class in university history," Flatt said.
"He has since excelled in sales and marketing roles with Brooks Fiber and MCI/WorldCom. We believe the skills he has gained from that subsequent experience will enhance his ability to lead our admissions, recruitment and retention processes, and that he will do a phenomenal job. He is one of the most creative individuals I've ever met and he has a great passion for Christian education at Lipscomb," Flatt said.
Sandrell served as director of admissions from 1992-94 before leaving to work in sales and marketing, first for St. Louis-based Brooks Fiber Properties Inc., then for MCI/WorldCom. He has also operated his own businesses. Returning to Lipscomb has been a long-term goal, he said.
"No other position I've held was more rewarding than my days at Lipscomb," Sandrell said. "My job satisfaction was the best here. I've always wanted to come back and felt that God would eventually lead me here," Sandrell said.
"I wanted to associate myself and my family with the people here. We will benefit by being at Lipscomb, and I believe the talents and experiences with which the Lord has blessed me will apply here and be effective in improving the enrollment management process," he said.
Without effective enrollment management, the university cannot achieve its goals, Flatt said.
"Enrollment is the life-blood for any institution. You may have a great mission, great faculty, wonderful facilities, and a host of other factors that contribute to quality university life. But those features must be properly communicated and promoted to meet enrollment goals and to make the distinctive impact on young lives that is at the heart of our mission," Flatt said.
Sandrell earned his bachelor's degree in government and public administration in 1991 from Lipscomb. He and his wife, Melody, have two children: Caroline, a kindergartner at Lipscomb, and 16-month-old Carlton. They attend Harpeth Hills church of Christ in Nashville.
Students earn education master''s on 'Fast Track'
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| Graduate education students like these in Dr. Richard Jones's class may now pursue their studies on a "fast track" basis. -Amber R. Stacey |
Lipscomb University's master of education program is establishing a new Fast Track schedule which will allow participants to earn a master's degree in as few as 15 months.
This new program will make it faster and easier for many students and inservice teachers to obtain a Master of Education degree said Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, director of Graduate Studies in Education.
"There are two constants facing every teacher, the need for more education and the lack of time in which to receive it. By offering our program on a Fast Track basis, we give participants the flexibility and personal attention they need to accomplish their goals," said Tucker.
Participants will graduate with a master of education in either instructional leadership or school administration and supervision. Participants opting for school administration and supervision will graduate with the beginning administrative endorsement. The option of getting the professional license in school administration is also available.
Classes meet on Saturdays during the fall and spring, allowing participants to accumulate as many as six credit hours per semester. Classes meet Monday through Thursday in the summer, allowing participants to accumulate as many as 12 credit hours.
Educators already working full-time in the school system will receive an in-service scholarship equaling 26 percent off of the regular tuition.
Anyone wishing to earn an initial teacher's license will have the opportunity to complete any undergraduate courses while completing requirements for the master's program.
For more information contact Jackie Sanders at 615-279-6081 or 1-800-333-4358 or http://graduateeducation.lipscomb.edu.
Adams presents Outhier Lecture
Shivers is named Christian Business Leader of the Year
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| Dr. Michael F. Adams and his wife, Mary, left, join Frank and Barbara Outhier and their daughter-in-law, Sheravan Outhier Youree, during the Outhier Leadership Lecture at Lipscomb April 3. -Amber R. Stacey |
Adams, a 1970 Lipscomb University graduate, presented the lecture to students during chapel service, then to invited guests during a noon luncheon.
"Dr. Adams has demonstrated the kind of servant leadership we wish to instill in our students since he was a student at Lipscomb and served as president of Circle K International," said Dr. Stephen F. Flatt, Lipscomb University president.
"In each of his endeavors since then, whether working for U.S. Sen. Howard Baker, for Pepperdine University, as president at Centre College and now at the University of Georgia, he has served in an exemplary manner and is leading UGA''s rise into the upper echelon of public research universities in America," Flatt said.
Adams was the third speaker in the annual Outhier Lecture Series, which is presented by Lipscomb's Center for Leadership Excellence. Previous speakers were Bernie Ebbers, president and chief executive officer of MCI/WorldCom; and Truett Cathy, founder, president and CEO of Chick-fil-A.
The Edmond Outhier Leadership Lecture Series was established in 2000 by his parents in memory of Edmond Outhier, a 1987 Lipscomb graduate, who died of cancer in 1998. The series celebrates the qualities of enthusiasm, loyalty, resourcefulness and courage, which challenge oneself and others to excel.
The luncheon also featured the presentation of the university's annual Christian Business Leader of the Year award, which was presented to Roanoke, Va., businessman Ralph D. Shivers.
Shivers, a 1964 accounting graduate from Lipscomb University, is chairman and CEO of The Branch Group, a holding company for four construction-related companies involved in heavy highway construction, commercial and industrial buildings, and mechanical and electrical contractors, with total annual revenues of $275 million.
"That Ralph Shivers is an effective business leader is beyond question. But it is that heritage, combined with his spiritual leadership in his church and active work in civic groups and professional organizations in the community, that make him the kind of leader we want our students to emulate," Flatt said.
The Christian Business Leader of the Year is an annual award, which seeks to present to Lipscomb students role models who have lived by Christian principles and have been highly successful in business.
Adams has been president of the University of Georgia since 1997 and is also a professor of political communication. Before his present appointment, he served nine years as president of Centre College in Kentucky and was vice president for university affairs at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.
He recently concluded a term as chair of the board of the American Council on Education, and is a former chair of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting body for schools in this region of the United States. He holds the doctor of philosophy in political communication with an emphasis in educational administration from The Ohio State University.
Competition takes engineering students back in time
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 Chad Jacobs, left, Matt Sheppard and Blake Anderton jubilantly display the results of their efforts. -G. David England |
Matt Sheppard, above, checks the alignment of his team''s "trebuchet" while Blake Anderton helps support a counterweight of more than 250 pounds and Chad Jacobs holds the arm. After a minor adjustment, they launched their projectile -- a ripe cantaloupe -- right into the center of the target. |
-G. David England
Who says time travel is impossible?
Lipscomb University engineering students went back in time April 13 - all the way back to the medieval era. The students participated in an unusual competition - to see who can build the best working "trebuchet," or "siege engine," said Dr. Fort Gwinn, associate professor of physics and engineering science.
If you're wondering what a siege engine looks like, picture a catapult. But the difference is that the siege engine generates power through the use of a counterweight, Gwinn said.
Students involved in the project are in the university's engineering "Dynamics" class. Dynamics is the study of motion and the relationship between force, velocity and acceleration.
The project is an "open-ended problem," Gwinn said, designed to help students learn to exercise problem-solving skills, work in teams, and translate their knowledge of physics into a finished product that must perform a specific task.
"First and foremost, the engineer is a designer. The students have been given design criteria that consist of the desired trajectory that their projectile must follow and the basic materials they need. It is an open-ended problem with multiple solutions," Gwinn said.
"The realm of "King Stephen the Lion Hearted" is under attack and he has taken refuge at Castle Phlatt. As the conquering army, it is your job to lay siege to his castle. It is known that the king prefers an apartment in a tower near the wall. If you can successfully lob a projectile into his chambers it will mean instant victory and great honor to your team of engineers," the assignment read.
O.K., so there was no castle, and no king. But there was an obstacle over which the "projectile" - in this case, a very ripe cantaloupe, had to soar to reach a target mounted on a tall ladder.
Two teams began working at 8 a.m. to build their trebuchets from materials provided. One team, comprised of James Savage, Matt Clendenon and Sarah FitzSimmons, had only wood to work with and cinderblocks for counterweight. A second team, of Matt Sheppard, Blake Anderton and Chad Jacobs, had wood and metal resources, and a barrel of water for a counterweight.
By 4 p.m., the teams were ready. Each had three tries - the team with the best impact would win.
Team one fired first. Miss. Move the device. Team two fired. Miss. Move the device.
On team one's second try, the "projectile" hit the corner of the target, to much rejoicing. But team two wasn't done. Lining up for another attempt, the students muscled the counterweight into position, pulled back on the arm - and stopped. Making another minute adjustment, they went through the motions again, released the arm, and - with a thud, splattered cantaloupe squarely in the middle of the target. Team one took its last shot, but the projectile - as noted by philosophy major Tripp Reynolds - was lighter than the previous shot and flew high above the target.
The "castle" defeated, the experiment was a success.
"They learned that mathematics often assumes perfect conditions and you sometimes have to account for the variation that is present in nature," Gwinn said. "For example, each team had set up the governing equations for their trebuchet in a spreadsheet. As the construction progressed, they had to adjust their calculations to account for changes they had to make in their initial designs.
"It was a wonderful experi-
ence. I think that I got almost as much out of it as my students," Gwinn said.
The Dynamics course is featured as part of the new engineering mechanics major at Lipscomb.
''Tracing Our Roots' will keep Hostel 2002 guests busy May 12-17
"Tracing Our Roots" is the focus of this year's Hostel, set for May 12-17 at Lipscomb.
Hostel is designed for people over 50 years old who would like to attend classes without grades or taking tests.
Three courses are offered as part of this year's program. Among those scheduled is "Tracing Our Heritage As A Nation," taught by Dr. Tim Johnson, professor of history. This course will include a study of heroes of the past and will examine the lives of some of Tennessee's most famous sons: Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Sam Davis and Alvin York.
"Rooted and Grounded: A Visualized Study of the Soil of Old Testament Prophecy in which Christianity is Rooted and Finds its Foundation" will be taught by Dr. Marlin Connelly, retired professor of speech communication. Class topics will include "Foretellers, but also forth tellers," "The Son of David, the Son of Abraham," "The Suffering Servant" and "The Coming of a Covenant."
"Tracing Your Family Roots" will be taught by Dr. Terry Smith, who holds a master's degree in counseling and a doctorate in personality. Smith will lead a class discussion that, among other things, will lead you in the process of graphing your family story over three generations, using a tool called a genogram. This powerful and enlightening process will raise your awareness of how God has pursued you and is pursuing you through your life and family experiences.
A variety of "extracurricular" activities are being planned. Guests will visit the home of James K. Polk; the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson; view the Cumberland County Playhouse production of Smoke on the Mountain; tour the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell and go antiquing and have dinner at the home of Roy Gill in Russellville, Ky.
Accommodations will be in Fanning Hall dormitory. All linens (not including pillows) are furnished for your convenience. Delicious meals will be served by Sodexho.
The cost for this year's Hostel is $300 for boarding students and $275 for day students. A $75 per person deposit is required with reservation. Deposits should be mailed with reservation form provided, and the balance is due by May 12. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, call Johanna Woollard at 279-6208 or toll-free 1-800-333-4358, ext. 6208 or e-mail Johanna.Woollard@lipscomb.edu.
Unity theme of preaching seminar
"Preaching for Unity in Christ" will be the theme of the Hazelip Biblical Preaching Seminar May 6-8 at Lipscomb University.
The seminar will be hosted by the Lipscomb University Center for Spiritual Renewal at Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Lane, Nashville. The center is located about a mile from the university campus.
Speakers for the series will include Randy Harris, Abilene Christian University; Mike Armour, Dallas; Terry Briley, professor of Bible at Lipscomb; Gary Holloway, dean of the College of Bible and Ministry at Lipscomb, and John York, associate professor of Bible, Lipscomb.
The seminar fee is $75 for those staying on campus, $40 for others. A $20 deposit is required and is refundable through May 1. The seminar may also be taken as part of a graduate Bible course, "Preaching and Teaching from Scripture," which requires admission to the graduate program in Bible. For full information or to make reservations, contact York at john.york@lipscomb.edu, or call 615.279.6051 or 800.333.4358, ext. 6051.
PR students aid leukemia patient
Lipscomb University public relations students raised $1,750 during a brief fund raising campaign in March to benefit a young leukemia patient.
The students raised the funds for Kevin Bolt, a 10-year-old from Franklin, Tenn., who needs a bone marrow transplant. More than 1,900 people gave blood during February to see if they could be a bone marrow match for Kevin. But because the blood tests are not covered by the family''s insurance, their expenses quickly surpassed the $128,000 mark.
The Lipscomb chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America was looking for a worthwhile cause to support when it heard abut Kevin, said Chelsey Shults, a senior public relations major from Nashville.
"From the moment I first heard of Kevin and saw his web site, I knew we had to get involved. Lipscomb students have big hearts, especially when a child is in need," Shults said.
Kevin a fourth-grader, is a typical 10-year-old who loves to play foosball, computer games and soccer. Kevin's parents first learned about his illness after he became sick at school and was sent to Vanderbilt Hospital for tests. On Dec. 4 they learned that he had Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
"We don't know if he's had it for four months or three years, but of the type of leukemia he has, a bone marrow transplant is the only cure," Mark Bolt, Kevin's father, told the Franklin Review-Appeal.
Moss book based on John''s epistles
Dr. Mike Moss, associate dean of the College of Bible and Ministry, has a new book coming out this month.
"Lord, Sometimes I Don't Feel Saved" is based on John's epistles and is designed to help Christians experience the security they should as children of God.
"Many Christians lack a sense of security when confronted with the question, 'Are you saved?' They say, 'Maybe,' or 'I think so,' or 'I hope so.' This book is designed to help people experience Christian security and act like saved people," Moss said.
"My contention is that John was addressing Christians who had the same lack of security. His answers for them are the same answers for us today," Moss said.
The book is published by Covenant Press and will be available through the Lipscomb University Store, Christian booksellers and Family Bookstores. The retail price is $9.99.
Fashion merchandising program receives Halston collection gift
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Above: Kami Highfield, Carrie Jones and Kathy Bates, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences and director of the fashion merchandising and textiles and apparel programs, view watercolor renderings of a full season''s fashion designs by Halston. Left: Kristen Butler models a Halston design. -Leigh Hosek |
-Pauline Bailey
Would you spend $8,500 on a tube top? How about $1,200 for an evening gown? What if you knew it was an original Halston design? Celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Lucille Ball, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Grace have, just to name a few.
Perhaps you can't afford such luxurious fashions, but if you are a fashion design student, learning how these fashions are created and brought to market, having access to them would be very valuable.
And if you were actually able to study sketches, designs and finished products from a designer like Halston - that would be even better.
That's the opportunity that fashion merchandising students have at Lipscomb University. Lipscomb recently received a collection of Halston's work as a gift from the Borghese Co. of New York. The collection's value is estimated at more than $40,000. The actual market value of finished designs in the collection was far higher.
"This is the perfect way to learn about how fashions are conceived, designed on paper and presented as finished products on the runway. Having these materials from the Halston collection is extremely valuable for our students," said Kathy Bates, assistant professor in family and consumer sciences at Lipscomb.
In April, the fashion merchandising students at Lipscomb presented an exhibition of the Halston collection to show the public the process of these high fashions coming to market.
Included were sketches, patterns, watercolor renderings, scrapbooks from Halston's career and mock-ups of designs. The grand finale of the show was a fashion show of some of the collection's finished works.
"This has been such an opportunity for us and we're so thankful that we have this donation from Borghese. It is wonderful to have hands-on experience with the designs and actually be able to see such intricate designs inside and out. It is a once-in-a- lifetime chance," said Elizabeth Hendrickson, a senior fashion merchandising major from Mount Pleasant, Tenn.
Lipscomb also recently received a donation from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. This donation is comprised of fashions from belts to a fur coat. It also includes an original Christian Dior gown.
"This collection allows students to study fashions from the past to see how they evolve into the fashions of today," said Bates.
Halston became a household name when Jacqueline Kennedy appeared at her husband's presidential inauguration wearing a pill box hat that Halston created. He soon won the first of five Coty Fashion Critics Awards. In 1966 he designed his first complete ready-to-wear line for Bergdorf Goodman, and started his own company in 1968. In 1972 his company merged with J.C. Penney to launch lines of both men's and women's clothing.
Halston's designs were characterized by simplicity, reflecting his belief that clothing should enhance, rather than distract from, a woman's beauty. He is particularly famous for creating the fabric "Ultrasuede," and his Ultrasuede shirt dress was one of the most popular dresses of the 70's - a design that was reintroduced in 1998. He also had a signature fragrance along with lines of shoes, accessories and more. Halston is known as one of the most influential designers of the '70's and '80's.
For more information about this program or about the Halston collection, contact Kathy Bates at 279-6107 or 1-800-333-4358 or visit www.lipscomb.edu.
Drama troupe presents world premiere of ''The Queens 2 Bodies'
How often does a small university theater troupe have the opportunity to present the world premiere of an award-winning new play?
Not often, but that's exactly what Lipscomb University students did in presenting "The Queen's 2 Bodies" by Jeanne Murray Walker in April.
The play examines the unsuccessful romance of Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex, who later challenged the throne and was executed. The title refers to the Renaissance theory that a ruler had two "bodies" - two lives - public and private, which were often in conflict, said Dr. Larry Brown, chair of the Department of Theater at Lipscomb.
The theory is often applied in discussing Shakespeare's plays, particularly Richard II and Julius Caesar, with emphasis on how a ruler allows private matters to eclipse his or her ruling responsibilities, which usually results in the ruler being overthrown, Brown said.
"The Queen's 2 Bodies" won the best-play competition for 2000 at the Christians in Theater Arts Conference. It was presented in script form for judging and was presented as a staged reading for the conference, but the Lipscomb performance was the first staged production of the work, Brown said.
The cast included Emily Choate, a senior English major from Nashville, as Elizabeth; Dr. Michael Slayton, a 1994 music-education major now teaching at Vanderbilt University, opposite her as the Earl of Essex; Stephen Wood, theater, Springfield, Va.; Rachel Holman, English-teaching, Brentwood; Mary Margarette Woodroof, premedicine, Franklin, Tenn.; Tadd Himelrick, music/vocal performance, Brentwood; and Jesse Fraser, theater, Smyrna, Tenn.
Jeanne Murray Walker is the author of many plays and five books of poetry. In1991, she won The Washington National Playwriting Competition for "Stories from the National Enquirer," which was produced in Boston, Washington and London. She has won the Virginia Duvall Mann Award, two Lewis Prizes, a Stage Time Award from the Minneapolis Playwrights' Center, and grants from the Pew Foundation.
Walker was named a Pew Fellow in the Arts in 1998 and recently received an NEA Fellowship. She lectures and directs workshops around the country. She is a professor of English at the University of Delaware.
In addition to the CITA award, "The Queen's 2 Bodies" was a finalist in The O'Neill Competition and the Julie Harris Playwriting Competition.
Rhodes, Johnson awarded Baker, Laine faculty awards
Dr. Stephen Rhodes and Dr. Timothy Johnson have been selected as this year''s recipients of the John William Baker Summer Fellowship and the David Laine Memorial Travel Allow-ance, respectively.
The awards, which include a $5,000 stipend, will be presented at commencement May 4. The awards are funded by Dr. Alton Baker and Mary Baker of Birmingham, Ala., in appreciation for the quality educational training Dr. Baker received while enrolled as an undergraduate student at Lipscomb, said Dr. Craig Bledsoe, provost.
The Baker award, which is a surprise to its recipient each year, honors excellence in the classroom and is to be used toward research that will contribute to the advancement of academic excellence.
Faculty apply for the Laine award, which is given to encourage faculty travel and research and includes a summer salary in addition to the stipend.
Johnson, who is writing a book on the Mexican War, will use the Laine award to research unpublished manuscript collections in the Southwest.
He plans to visit sites that were significant to the war, such as The Alamo, in San Antonio; the Brownsville, Texas, area, where the war with Mexico began in 1846, including Forth Brown, the Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma battlefields, and Point Isabel, the most important rendevous point for troops and materiél on their way to the American army further south, Johnson said.
The trips will allow Johnson to complete research for the book this summer, he said.
Johnson will also use a portion of the funds for travel related to the Westward Movement of the 19th century, which relates closely to his areas of teaching emphasis at Lipscomb. Some of the sites he will study include Fort Clatsop, where the Lewis and Clark expedition wintered in 1805; the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Museum near San Francisco; Monument Valley, Ariz., which is near the Navajo National monument and reservations for Navajo and Hopi Indians; and the 1889 "land rush" areas around Oklahoma City.
Johnson has been on the Lipscomb faculty since 1991 and is a professor of history. He received the "Outstanding Teacher" award for 2000-2001.
Rhodes, professor of music, has been a member of the Lipscomb faculty since 1978. He teaches conducting classes, instrumental method classes and a new jazz history course.
He directs the University Concert Band, the Jazz Band and String Ensemble. He is also founder and director of the Nashville Wind Ensemble.
2002 Retirees
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2002 Lipscomb Legends
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Administration/Faculty
Obsessed with the desire for education, H. Leo Boles came to the Nashville Bible School because the train ticket to Nashville was cheaper than his preferred choice. But after graduating from Nashville Bible School in 1907, Boles remained associated through 1938 with the school that became David Lipscomb College. He served two terms as president, from 1913-1920 and 1923-1931, taught Bible, and was a member of the board of directors. A great-grandson of "Raccoon" John Smith, he was deeply interested in the Restoration Movement and wrote prolifically on the topic of pioneer preachers. He resided near the campus until his death in 1944.
Eunice Bradley
Faculty/Staff
Eunice Bradley came to Lipscomb in 1954 as director of the News Bureau. With a B.A. in English from Vanderbilt and a bachelor of journalism from the University of Missouri, she taught journalism and was faculty adviser to The Babbler, which routinely won All-American honors under her direction. She was a devoted Bison athletics fan, member of Hillsboro church of Christ, a U.S. Army veteran in World War II, and active in such professional organizations as the Tennessee Education Association and the Nashville Business and Professional Women''s Club, which selected her as its "Woman of Achievement" in 1960. Bradley retired in 1976.
Robert H. Kerce
Faculty
Dr. Robert Kerce began teaching at Lipscomb in 1946 and over the next 44 years, brought the study of mathematics to life through his meaningful, practical approach in the classroom. He chaired the Department of Mathematics and rose to the rank of professor, chaired the Department of Physics, was assistant to the President, business manager, directed the Pep Band, was an avid Bison athletics fan, and preached for several area churches of Christ. He was a master teacher whose stern yet gentle manner earned the respect of his students, instilling not only the concepts of applied mathematics but also the ethics of applied Christianity.
Betty Watts
Faculty
Adults rarely remember their first teachers, but most remember how they felt about school. From 1972 through 1998, three-year-olds and pre-kindergarten students developed a love for learning from their first teacher, Betty Watts. From her they learned the joy of discovery, an appreciation of accomplishment, the importance of kindness, an exemplary work ethic, and an awareness of life's amazing opportunities. She loved and affirmed every child. Students responded with respect and an eagerness to learn. Her wisdom and encouragement guided parents during a significant transition in the lives of their children. No higher praise could be awarded than this from a colleague: "She was Jesus teaching kindergarten."
Renaissance Seminar slated for September
The Center for Leadership Excellence will hold its first Renaissance Seminar beginning in September. The Renaissance Seminar is a nine-month series of one-day seminars, sponsored by Lipscomb University''s Center for Leadership Excellence, for managers and executives in educational, governmental, and corporate organizations seeking a moment of renewal. The seminar is designed to pull leaders from inside organizations, where they are often constantly pressured with the call of duty within that organization, and to furnish time for reading, reflection and renewal.
For more information, contact Grady Bogue, consulting scholar, at 800.333.4358.
Bennett named NCAA D-I independent coach of the year
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| Frank Bennett, shown above coaching at one of this season''s Lady Bison contests, was named Independent Coach of the Year by the NCAA Division I. |
Lipscomb University's Frank Bennett was named Coach of the Year and two Lady Bisons were recently named to the second team as the NCAA Division I All-Independent teams.
Bennett was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Lady Bison to a 16-12 mark (12-1 against NCAA Division I independents) in the school's first full Division I season. Lipscomb wrapped up the season with a 10-game winning streak.
"I am honored to be named Coach of the Year," Bennett said. "However, it is not so much a tribute to me as it is a recognition of the hard work by the players on this team. This group of young women gave their all to make this season a success and any award I receive is because of them."
Bennett's career record as a head coach now stands at 487-239 in 22 years, all of which have been at Lipscomb.
Two Lady Bisons were named second team All-Independent: Angie Ester, a 6-2 sophomore post from Shelbyville, Tenn., and Courtney Boynton, a 5-9 freshman guard from Hendersonville, Tenn.
Ester improved upon her solid freshman season and led the Lady Bisons' balanced scoring attack with 11.3 points per game. She was Lipscomb's leading scorer in six games. She hit the 20-point plateau in three games. Ester started every game of the season and was third on the team with 3.8 rebounds per game.
After a slow start to the season, Boynton finished the year strongly in the second half of the schedule. She averaged 9.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Lady Bisons. She led the team in scoring in five games, including a team season-high 24 points against Texas-Pan American. Boynton led the team in rebounding in two games, including a season-high 12 against Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne.
Votes for the teams were cast by the head coaches and sports information directors of the nine NCAA Division I independents: Birmingham-Southern College, Centenary College, Gardner-Webb University, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Lipscomb University, Morris Brown College, Savannah State University, Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, and the University of Texas-Pan American.
Spring Sports Round-up
Sophomore Elizabeth McFarlin, from Murfreesboro, led the women''s tennis team this season with a 13-4 record.
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Red-hot baseball Bisons stampede down the stretch
Have posted wins this season over Iowa, Kansas State, Kentucky
After posting a sub-.500 record (23-26) last year in their final NAIA campaign, there was much speculation as to how the Lipscomb University Bison baseball team would respond to life as an NCAA Division I Independent. So far, the results indicate they are heading in the right direction.
The Bisons began the season with a rugged 10-game road trip to face SEC, Big 12, Conference USA, Atlantic Sun, and Sun Belt competition, including a visit to the defending national champions, the University of Miami Hurricanes. Lipscomb lost eight of the ten games, but posted wins over Kansas State and #25 Florida International, the first ranked opponent to fall to the Bisons. Despite a 2-8 record, the Bisons had made some waves in the deep D-I waters.
Lipscomb opened its home schedule by dropping three straight to more tough opponents. St. Louis and UConn downed the Bisons in the Music City Challenge and a loss to MTSU left the Bisons with a 2-11 record. Character shows through adversity, though, and the Bisons responded to the early season storm by rebounding and rallying in the middle part of the schedule. Following the 18-7 loss to MTSU on their home field, the Bisons went to Murfreesboro the next day and claimed an 18-15 win, starting the mid-season run.
Coach Wynn Fletcher's squad used the tough early season schedule as a springboard, going 17-9 in their next 26 games to pull the season record to 19-20. The Bisons at one point won 12 of 14 contests including wins over Iowa, Bradley, Mississippi Valley State, and Ohio Valley Conference members Austin Peay, UT-Martin, Murray State, and Morehead State. The Bisons own an 8-5 record against OVC teams this season. The Bisons picked up wins at Kentucky (6-2) and Eastern Kentucky (17-9) during a road trip through the Bluegrass State.
The last part of the slate features key games at Birmingham-Southern and Belmont. Home games remain with Western Kentucky, Birmingham-Southern, and Belmont.
Softball sets sail in D-1 waters
When this season began, memories of last year's TranSouth Conference softball tournament championship were still fresh in the minds of Lady Bison fans. But with the NAIA glory days gone, the team is looking to claim its place in the NCAA.
Like the Bisons, the Lady Bisons season started off slowly thanks to a tough schedule. After 10 games the Lady Bisons found themselves with a 2-8 mark. For a team that was used to winning, the adjustment to the NCAA seemed to be hard to make. Adding to the rough waters was the fact that the team was young. Two seniors and four juniors were joined by three sophomores and six freshmen.
The Lady Bisons' season turned the corner during a spring break trip to the Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. During the tournament the Lady Bisons won four of six games, including wins over nationally known universities such as Columbia, Dartmouth, Yale, and Cornell. Lipscomb entered the Rebel Games at 6-16, but are now 24-26 - a record of 18-10 since then.
Tennis teams finish seasons with winning records
Both Lipscomb University tennis squads got hot down the stretch and posted winning records in their first year of NCAA Division I competition.
The Lady Bisons won five of their last six matches to end the season with an overall mark of 10-8. Their season record includes a 5-0 mark against teams from the Ohio Valley Conference.
The Bisons finished 12-6 on the year and posted a mid-season streak of five consecutive wins. That streak included four straight 7-0 shutouts. The Bisons were 3-1 against Ohio Valley Conference teams.
Golf competes with tough NCAA schedule
Lipscomb's Katherine Neely had three solid outings for the women's golf team this year. Last year's NAIA National Champion, Neely had two top five finishes this spring and one top six finish. She finished fifth at the Southern Miss Lady Eagle Invitational in Hattiesburg, Miss., fifth in the Mercer Invitational in Macon, Ga. (a tournament in which the Lady Bisons finished third), and sixth in the EKU Lady Colonel Classic in Richmond, Ky..
For the men, the Lipscomb Bisons saved its best play for the final event of the year, putting together three strong rounds to finish fifth out of 15 teams in the Greg Palmer Eagle Classic in Morehead, Ky. It was the Bisons' best finish of the season. Deke Berlin had the highest individual finish of any Bison this spring as he tied for sixth place at the TriState Classic in Pickwick Dam, Tenn.
Cross-country runner named Walter Byers Award finalist
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The award, worth $12,500 for the first year of graduate school and renewable for the second year, is named for Walter Byers, past executive director of the NCAA. The Walter Byers Scholarship Committee of the NCAA will select two recipients - one male and one female - from among six finalists (three men, three women) from all divisions of the NCAA.
"I am honored to be considered as one of the three national finalists for the NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship," said Scott, a philosophy major from Hendersonville, Tenn., who holds a 4.0 grade point average.
"This award would be of great benefit in financing my graduate studies. I am proud to represent Lipscomb University and look forward to the interview process."
Scott, who was selected as an NAIA Academic All-American last year in men''s track and field, will travel to Atlanta in late April for an interview with the Walter Byers Scholarship Committee. A decision on the recipients will be announced shortly thereafter.
"Dave is a joy to work with because he exemplifies the perfect student-athlete," said Dr. Lin Garner, assistant director of athletics for academics at Lipscomb University. "He is dedicated to pursuing all types of knowledge as well as to exercising his athletic abilities to their fullest extent. He is consistently among the first to volunteer for service projects. We are thrilled that he is being honored in this way."
The Byers Scholarship Program was established in 1988 to recognize the contributions of the former NCAA executive director, and it was developed to encourage excellence in academic performance by student-athletes. The student-athletes are chosen in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in postgraduate study in his or her planned career. A Byers Scholar is recognized as an individual who has combined the best elements of mind and body to achieve national distinction for his or her achievements, and who promises to be a future leader in his or her chosen field.
Award recipients are required to have at least a 3.5 grade-point average (4.0 scale), show evidence of superior character and leadership, and demonstrate that participation in athletics has been a positive influence on personal and intellectual development, among other qualifications.
Lipscomb University cross-country Head Coach Clay Nicks said Scott is the type of student-athlete that a program builds upon. "Dave completely represents what a student-athlete should be," Nicks said. "You will not find an athlete that works harder in athletics or academics. He represents what every coach wants in a student-athlete. He is very deserving of such a high honor."
Scott is the first Lipscomb student-athlete to be named as a finalist for a national academic award since the school began provisional membership in NCAA Division I in 1999. Lipscomb is scheduled to begin full D-I membership in the fall of 2003.
Parrish named new women''s soccer head coach
Lipscomb University has hired Jenger Burchett Parrish, a former Vanderbilt University All-SEC standout, as its new head coach of the women's soccer team.
"This is a young program and you need enthusiasm and excitement to lead a young program," said Parrish. "That's exactly what I can bring to Lipscomb."
Her broad range of experience and winning track record in soccer made the decision to hire Parrish an easy one for Lipscomb's director of athletics, Dr. Steve Potts.
"I'm thrilled that Jenger has accepted the challenge of building our Women's Soccer program to a competitive level in the NCAA Division I and, soon, in the Atlantic Sun Conference," said Potts. "Jenger's knowledge of, and passion for, the game of soccer is outstanding. Her honors and accomplishments during her career at Franklin High and Vanderbilt University speak for themselves. Most importantly, Jenger shares our commitment to the Christian mission of Lipscomb University and she will be a true role model for our student-athletes."
Parrish played at Vanderbilt from 1993-96 and was named first-team All-SEC three times. She is second on the all-time points list in Vanderbilt history with 98. Parrish, a native of Franklin, Tenn., was named to the All-SEC Tournament team in 1993 and 1994 and made Academic All-SEC in 1996. Parrish was a three-time All-American at Franklin High School, playing on four consecutive state title teams.
Parrish coaches middle school soccer and softball at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., and is coach of the Tennessee Football Club's Premier and Classic girls' teams which each won state championships in 2000 and 2001.
Having both played and coached soccer, it is not surprising to find that soccer runs in her genes. Her father, Jimmy Burchett, is the long-time highly successful girls' soccer coach at Franklin High School. Her twin sister, Jennifer, also an All-SEC performer at Vanderbilt, is married to Matt Granstrand, the assistant soccer coach at the University of Oklahoma. Her husband, Keith, is the boys' soccer coach at Franklin High School.
"Soccer is something that I enjoy," said Parrish. "There are so many people around me in my family that I can turn to for advice. That made it an easy decision for me to get into coaching."
Parrish takes over the reins of the Lady Bisons program from Jon Goad, who has been coaching both the Lady Bisons and Bisons teams the last three years. Goad will remain at Lipscomb as the men's head coach.
"I'm excited about coming to Lipscomb University because of its reputation and because of the goals it has-both as a school and as a soccer program," Parrish said.
Lipscomb will begin the final year of a four-year provisional membership in the NCAA Division I this fall. The school will join the Atlantic Sun Conference in the fall of 2003.
Lipscomb inducts nine into Athletics Hall of Fame
Lipscomb University inducted nine new members into the Lipscomb University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 20, at a dinner in Allen Arena.
The 2002 class is headed by Dr. Carl McKelvey (1953), who has been a long-time supporter and university administrator of Lipscomb athletics; Jonathan Seamon (1977), who served Lipscomb for over 25 years, including as athletic director from 1991-2000; John Kimbrell (1986), who led the Bisons to the NAIA National Basketball Championship in 1986 and was named tournament MVP; and former Lipscomb baseball greats Bob Hamilton (1978) and Bob Parsons (1978), who led the Bisons to Lipscomb''s first NAIA World Series Championship in 1977.
Other 2002 inductees include Mary Carrigan (1958) Meritorious Service, who has served Lipscomb in many capacities for 46 years, many of those years spent as secretary for the athletic department; Greg Chambers (1986) Tennis, who won 74 matches in his career, leading the Bison tennis team to the 1984 District 24 Championship; Nina Hausmann (1992) Women's Basketball, who was an NAIA All-American in 1991 and 1992 and is the third leading scorer and the all-time leading rebounder in Lady Bison history; and Jim Wood (1951) Meritorious Service/Golf, who was captain and played the #1 position for the Bison Golf Team in the late 1940s. Wood also was the first president of the Bison Club, the athletics booster association that raises money each year to benefit the intercollegiate athletics program.
Lipscomb athletes receive 2002 James Byers Award
Lipscomb University athletics announced the 2002 recipients of the James Byers Awards, given annually to honor excellence in one male and one female senior Lipscomb athlete.
This year''s winners are Kyle Stephens, men's basketball, and Shelley Sims, women's basketball. Stephens and Sims were recognized at the Lipscomb University Athletics Hall of Fame dinner on April 20.
Stephens, from Paris, Tenn., has been a member of the Bisons for four years. During his career he started 103 consecutive games. A double major in biology and Bible, Stephens plans to pursue a graduate degree in leadership at Lipscomb following his graduation in May. After receiving his master's degree, he will attend medical school. Stephens plans to return to his hometown of Paris to become a minister and physician.
"I cannot imagine a better place to spend four years of college than Lipscomb and the entire Lipscomb family has blessed my life more than I will ever be able to repay," said Stephens. "I am very honored to receive this award but I am even more grateful to have gotten to be a part of the Lipscomb family for the past four years."
Sims, a pre-pharmacy major from Sparta, Tenn., could have foregone her senior season with the Lady Bisons as she had already been admitted to pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee at Memphis following her junior year. She chose to return to play her senior year as Lipscomb's point guard. She started every game of her collegiate career at point guard-124 consecutive games. Sims plans a career as a pharmacist.
"I am very grateful that God blessed me with the opportunity to be a student-athlete at Lipscomb and excited to be recognized as a recipient of the James R. Byers award," Sims said. "I feel honored to think that I have given even a small portion of what this university has given me."
The James Byers Award has been presented by Lipscomb University since 1978. Athletes considered for the James Byers award are judged on three criteria: Christian leadership, academic excellence, and athletic achievement. From 1978 to 1989, one award recipient was chosen annually from among all Lipscomb athletes, male and female. Since 1990 two awards have been given annually, one to a male athlete and one to a female athlete.
The 2001 winners were also honored at the Hall of Fame dinner on April 20. Jim Maddux, soccer, from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jamie Gleaves, softball, from Nashville, Tenn., were recognized for their achievements as well.
Dancy gains honors on All-Independent men''s team
Lipscomb University freshman guard Jeff Dancy was named second team NCAA Division I All-Independent and was also recognized as co-Freshman of the Year among independent schools.
Dancy, who averaged 10.3 points per game to lead the Bisons in scoring this season, was named co-Freshman of the Year along with Gardner-Webb's Otis Daniels and Birmingham Southern's Jakob Sigurdarson. Dancy also gained All-Independent Second Team honors. He was the only Bison honored in the All-Independent voting.
In his freshman year, Dancy made an immediate impact on the Bisons' squad. He led the team in scoring in five games and scored 25 points at Tulane and a season-high 38 points at Tennessee State. Dancy, a 6-0 guard from Sparta, Ill., led the Bisons in rebounding in four games.
Votes for the teams were cast by the head coaches and sports information directors of the nine NCAA Division I independents: Birmingham-Southern College, Centenary College, Gardner-Webb University, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Lipscomb University, Morris Brown College, Savannah State University, Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, and the University of Texas - Pan American.
The All-Independent Second Team includes Kevin Atamah, Centenary; Jeff Dancy, Lipscomb; Brian Hamilton, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; Kevin Mitchell, Texas-Pan American; T.R. Reed, Birmingham Southern; Nick Wise, Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne.
Former Bison golfer to hit course, courses at St. Andrews
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For former Bison golf standout John Goldasich there was only one place that made sense to pursue his master''s degree and master the game he loves -St. Andrews, Scotland, the birthplace of golf.
Goldasich will enter a one-year program at the University of St. Andrews this September reading for the M.Litt (master of letters) degree in management, economics and international relations. Nine months of classes will be followed by three months of work on his dissertation.
"I have planned on going to law school, but I wanted to do a one-year program somewhere overseas to earn a masters as well," Goldasich said. "My parents visited St. Andrews and came back and told me about the university. After researching the school, I applied there in the end of January and I found out in mid-March that I had been accepted. It is one of the leading universities in Britain and a great opportunity. Obviously I'm very excited."
Goldasich, a political science major at Lipscomb, sees this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"I didn't know how rigorous their admissions standards were but I knew I had a good academic standing. This degree will help me out in the business world, the academic world and in my career. I think this will be a tremendous opportunity to gain a different perspective on things and the overall experience will be very beneficial."
As a golfer, living in St. Andrews, Scotland carries a special meaning and a special privilege. Residents of St. Andrews may join the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - the Old Course - for a membership fee of just $100 per year, giving Goldasich the opportunity to hone his golf skills while furthering his education.
"I have never played links golf before," Goldasich said, referring to the classic layout of the Old Course. "It will definitely be a great learning experience."
Attending the University of St. Andrews may also provide another unique opportunity for Goldasich -- joining the school's golf team. Goldasich played for the Bisons from 1998-2001 but may also play for St. Andrews' team.
"Eligibility doesn't matter there since it is not an intercollegiate team," Goldasich said. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity."
Making the decision to attend St. Andrews University caused several changes in Goldasich's life, including his upcoming wedding. Goldasich was supposed to marry former Lady Bison cross-country runner Caroline Nelson this fall, but when he was accepted to St. Andrews the couple moved up the date to August, a few weeks before they leave for Scotland in mid-September.
"Caroline will get a work visa and I will have a student visa. She's planning on finding a job in St. Andrews somewhere while I'm in school," Goldasich said. "We are also planning on doing as much traveling as possible."
After being accepted to St. Andrews, Goldasich found out about a scholarship for American postgraduate students who have a strong academic record and show an affinity for the game of golf. Goldasich applied for the scholarship and hopes to hear some news on it soon. "I fit that profile pretty well so I'm anxious to hear from them," he said.
The Guntersville, Ala., native currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama and is working for an insurance brokerage firm until he leaves this fall. He was a four-year starter on the Bisons golf team and was named TranSouth All-Conference, NAIA first team All-American and NAIA Academic All-American in his career. He was the fifth member of his family to play for the Bisons following a brother and three uncles.
High appointed Graduate Education director
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| Dr. Junior L. High New Graduate Education director |
Dr. Junior L. High has been appointed director of Graduate Studies in Education at Lipscomb University.
High succeeds Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, who will continue to teach at Lipscomb as an adjunct professor.
"Dr. Tucker has been a very good director. She has made the program what it is today. Now, Dr. High will contribute his wealth of experience and continue that legacy," said Dr. Mike Hammond, director and chair of teacher education.
"It is very important for me to help other teachers pursue the same goals that I had," High said. "I want to have an impact on the teaching force of the future."
High will be instrumental in the continued progress of the new "Fast Track" program, which allows participants to receive a master of education degree in as few as 15 months.
"One beneficial aspect of the Fast Track program is the close interaction between the faculty and the students. This individualized attention makes our program special," said High.
High was associated with Metro Nashville Public Schools for more than 30 years. He served as a classroom teacher at Head Elementary School for 11 years and as principal at McGavock, Hattie Cotton and Fehr Elementary Schools for 20 years.
During Tucker''s tenure, Lipscomb initiated the Fast Track program. She also was instrumental in implementing a mentoring program for current administrators to qualify for their professional licensure. Tucker also led a three-week workshop designed to teach teachers and principals how to deal with violence in the classroom at the Randalls Metro Teacher Learning Center.
"Dr. High is a very capable individual with the background and experience in public education needed to be the director of the program. He also has wonderful insight that will be positive in caring for the initiatives in the graduate education program," said Tucker.
Tucker plans to pursue reelection as city council lady-at-large. She will also work as an "exemplary educator" to improve the Chattanooga schools that are on notice with the State of Tennessee for scoring low on various state tests. In this role, she serves as a liaison between the schools and the central office in Chattanooga.
"I am glad that I had the opportunity at Lipscomb. It has given me an understanding of the scope and magnitude of graduate programs," said Tucker.
New American citizens
On Feb. 7, Michael Zemmel, PC tech and telecom administrator at Lipscomb, his wife, Elena and their children, Katherine and Aleksey, became United States citizens at a ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Nashville. Above is the Zemmel family (from left to right): Katherine, Aleksey, Elena and Michael, following the ceremony. The Zemmels moved to the Texarkana, Texas, on Oct. 29, 1994 from the republic of Tajikistan, part of the former Soviet Union. They moved to Nashville in 1997 when Michael came to work at Lipscomb.
"I am thankful to all of my coworkers at Lipscomb, who looked at me mostly as a co-citizen all the years my family was waiting for the time when we could apply (five years after achieving permanent residency). Taking an oath at the Court House has become a logical accomplishment on the way of making this country our home. Becoming U.S. citizens means finding a place on the map where we are welcomed as a part of the nation and will not be asked to go away. It means finding a place where we are valued for the job we can do, for our talents and personal experiences."
Perry''s PGA quest benefits Lipscomb
Unique arrangement aids scholarships, golf program
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| PGA golfer Kenny Perry, above right, receives the 2002 Charles Bartlett Award from Tim Rosaforte, former president of the Golf Writers' Association of America, during a dinner preceding the Masters' tournament in Augusta, Ga. Perry was honored "for unselfish contributions to the betterment of society," which includes funds he contributes to two scholarships and the golf program at Lipscomb University. |  Perry in competition. |
This is a story Kenny Perry likes to tell.
The story is about Perry's quest to conquer PGA qualifying school and earn his tour card. And it is the story of how Perry, while accomplishing his dream of becoming a pro golfer, decided to give 5 percent of his winnings on tour each year to Lipscomb University.
Most people who follow any professional sport don't realize just how hard it is to reach the top level of competition. Professional athletes make their swings and throws and runs seem effortless to the casual observer, earning huge purses or salaries in the process.
But behind the "effortless swings" are years of hard work. Before the winnings, oftentimes, are very lean years. To the athlete, it sometimes seems to come down to getting the right "break" at the right time. Perry is convinced his "break" was heaven-sent, in the form of Lipscomb alum Ronnie Ferguson.
Perry, 41, grew up in Franklin, Ky. He turned pro in 1982, right after he graduated from Western Kentucky University and married Sandy Ware, his childhood sweetheart who graduated from Lipscomb the same year. They moved to Florida so Kenny could play the mini-tour and work toward a high-enough finish in qualifying school to earn his tour card.
Another thing most people don't know is that pros on the mini-tour do not make much money, if any.
"I had some sponsors, men who raised some money so I could play on the mini-tour. I went through two groups of men and wasn't doing very well," Perry said.
In 1984, Perry made it to the finals of tour school and missed getting his card by one stroke. In 1985 he was in the finals again, only to learn during the fourth round that Sandy was about to give birth to their second child.
"I got a note on the golf course that Sandy had gone into labor, so you can pretty much wash that tournament out," said Perry, laughing at the memory.
Unfortunately, or so it seemed at the time, it also washed out the second group of sponsors. Perry borrowed $10,000 to keep going, but it was soon gone. That's when Perry recalled a conversation he had had years earlier with Ferguson, who was an elder at Franklin church of Christ with Sandy's dad, Earl, who had baptized Kenny. Ferguson had pledged to help Perry if he needed it.
"I said 'Ronnie, I'd like to go to that qualifying school one more time," Perry recalled. "'I'm out of money, and I don't know if golf's going to be in my life, but I'd like one more shot at this qualifying school.' I said, 'I think I'm good enough to make it out there.' I always believed in myself and thought I was good enough to make the PGA Tour, but you still have to have a little luck, some breaks, and some people helping you."
He asked for a loan of about $5,000 - $3,000 just for the entry fee and the rest for travel to the three courses he had to play in different parts of the country.
Ferguson talked it over with his wife, Emily. "I told Emily that we needed to help Kenny. If he could make the tour and be a professional athlete and a Christian, have good standards and high morals and be a mentor to young men, what a great thing that would be."
Their dilemma was over the request for a loan. If Perry did not make the tour, he would not have anything to pay the Fergusons back with anyway. But if he did make the tour - which Ronnie thought was a very good possibility - Perry would be in a position to do more than just pay them back.
"I don't really know where I got this idea. I think it may have been Providential. But I said [to Perry] that Emily and I had decided that if you want to work a little deal with us, we're going to just give you the money. In return, I want you to set a percentage of your winnings on the PGA Tour that you're going to give me and I'm going to give it to Lipscomb."
Perry was impressed, and accepted the challenge. "He just said, 'If you don't make the tour, you don't owe me anything.' That was the neatest thing right there. That impressed me more than anything. Here's a man who probably didn't need to be spending that money, because he had two boys to put through college, Stan and Bard, there at Lipscomb.
"Sure enough, I rolled right through qualifying school," Perry said.
He decided to give 5 percent of his annual winnings to the golf program at Lipscomb, for which Ferguson played as a student. It didn't take long to realize they needed a larger plan.
"It's gone so crazy and I've had so much success out there that we've turned it into a trust fund because the golf program didn't need all that money. So now we give scholarship money to kids from Simpson County [Ky.] and still give money to the golf team," Perry said.
Today, Perry is ranked 17th in the world with winnings nearing the $9 million mark. Not bad for a self-described "blue collar" player.
Lipscomb is not Perry's only charitable interest. He is a deacon at the Franklin church and works with a mission program that works in Australia. He is also active in his community - he borrowed money to build the Country Creek golf course in Franklin. He did not build it to make money, he said, but because the town needed a nice course for the average player.
During pre-Masters Tournament events in Augusta, Perry was presented the 2002 Charles Bartlett Award by the Golf Writers Association of America "for his unselfish contributions to the betterment of society." He was honored alongside PGA Player of the Year Tiger Woods and other pro golf luminaries, such as LPGA Player of the Year Annika Sorenstam, Senior PGA Player of the Year Allen Doyle, Ben Hogan Award winner Scott Verplank, Nick Price and Tom Watson. Cited among his accomplishments were his gifts to Lipscomb and his construction of Country Creek.
"It was a pretty neat deal," Perry said.
Pretty neat, indeed, considering the number of people who told him he would never make it on tour.
"I believed in myself and had a lot of faith. I believed that God kind of put me in these positions and I always believed in that. So it was something I was going to chase - I was going to chase my dream and give it my full 100 percent. If I didn't make it, I could live with that. But if I didn't try and felt I should have stayed in it a couple more years, I would have regretted that the rest of my life," he said.
Perry looks forward to playing a few more years, then cutting back his Tour schedule to spend more time with his family and with his mission ministry at church. He and Sandy have three children: Lesslye, a senior in high school who will attend Lipscomb in the fall; Justin, 16; and Lindsey, 14.
Ferguson said Perry's career and their "arrangement" has been a blessing to everyone involved - the Perrys, the Fergusons, and all the students who have been helped through scholarships or the golf program.
"The reason I helped him," Ferguson said, "was because I felt like our young people don't have enough Christian people to look up to. Kenny's a professional athlete and a lot of people, especially young people, keep up with him. I think it's wonderful to have people in his position to profess their faith the way Kenny does. He knows God has blessed him with the ability to do what he's doing, and he gives God the glory.
"He walked up to our door in January and handed me a $91,000 check for Lipscomb, just smiling all the time."
For information on establishing a scholarship fund or contributing to an existing program or scholarship fund, contact the Advancement Office at 615.279.6220, 800.333.4358, ext. 6220, e-mail debbie.haislip@lipscomb.edu or visit http://advancement.lipscomb.edu.
A.M. Burton Society honors those who love, financially support Christian education
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A.M. and Lillie Mae Burton |
Mr. Burton, who passed away in 1966, saved the college from collapse after two tragic fires in 1929 and 1930 and was a central figure in the school's advance to senior college status in 1948. During an association of more than 50 years, he served on the board of directors and was chair for many of those years.
Upon his 83rd birthday in 1962, he restated his support.
"I would like to say as I have often said in the past: 'No investment which I have ever made has been more satisfying than what I have given to the cause of David Lipscomb College,'" he said.
And he knew something about investments. A self-made man, he was founder and president of the highly successful Life and Casualty Insurance Co. He also knew something about giving: As a young man, he often walked many miles to work to save the five-cent streetcar fare, only to give the five cents to someone who needed the ride.
So there's no irony at all in the fact that his greatest financial gift to Lipscomb came after his death and the death of his widow, Lillie Mae Burton. A bequest transferred the couple's large farm near the campus in the Green Hills section of Nashville to the college. That gift gave the institution its first real permanent endowment, the foundation upon which many physical and programmatic improvements have been made since the early 1980s.
Today, there is an organization at Lipscomb called the "A.M. Burton Society," which honors individuals who share the Burtons' love for Christian education and have provided for Lipscomb through a planned gift, of which there are several types, including:
-- Trusts. A funded revocable living trust may be the most expedient way to retain maximum flexibility of assets during life, to provide for the distribution of the trust's assets upon death, and to avoid the complexity of probate. There are several other kinds of trusts, including unfunded trusts, testamentary trusts and charitable trusts. Each has its own purpose and may decrease or eliminate estate and income taxes.
-- Gift Annuities. As the name implies, this is a gift to a charitable organization, which provides an income for life for the donor. Gift annuities may be funded with cash, securities or property (either real or personal). The amount of annual income is determined by the age of the donor at the time of the agreement. In addition, the donor may claim a charitable deduction for a portion of the assets used to fund the annuity.
-- Gift of Remainder Interest in a Residence or Farm. A gift of a remainder interest in a personal residence, vacation home, or farm, will provide the donor with a charitable deduction. Perhaps more important, the donor may continue to occupy the residence or operate the farm without interruption. To receive these benefits, however, the donor does not have to remain in the residence or operate the farm. The donor could rent the home or farm and receive a stream of income for life.
-- Life Insurance. An excellent and often overlooked method of charitable giving is through life insurance. By transferring to Lipscomb all rights of ownership in a life insurance policy, a donor may receive a substantial deduction for income tax purposes. In addition, payment of premiums may also be deductible. A donor may also just name Lipscomb as a sole or partial beneficiary of an insurance policy.
-- Bequests. Good stewardship demands that every Christian have a valid Last Will and Testament. Through a will, a person determines the people and charities that receive assets at the time of death. Without a will, the laws of the state of residence will determine how an estate will be distributed. Within a will, it is easy to include charitable gifts, such as a certain sum of money, a percentage of the estate, a particular parcel of real property, and an item of personal property. It is important to remember that a bequest to Lipscomb through a will does not transfer any interest in property while the donor lives. The transfer is effective only upon the donor's death.
-- Retirement Accounts. These have become major assets in many estates. Assets with retirement accounts pass from the owner(s) according to instructions written in a beneficiary designation form, not by a will or trust. Beneficiaries can be individuals, charities or both. Since retirement accounts have both income tax and estate tax considerations, the beneficiary form should be prepared carefully with professional counsel.
For full information about a gift plan that will help you accomplish your financial goals and express your support for Christian education as the Burtons did, contact Scott Saunders, director of gift planning. He may be reached at 615.279.6214, 800.333.4358, ext. 6214, by e-mail at scott.saunders@lipscomb.edu, or via the web at http://advancement.lipscomb.edu.
Spann devoted life to family farm; bequest establishes scholarship fund
Just as A.M. Burton valued Christian education and made his greatest financial contribution through a bequest, so did Edwin W. Spann.
Mr. Spann, who passed away in 2001, devoted his life to working the family farm in Hurricane Mills, near the larger town of Waverly on the western edge of middle Tennessee. He and his wife, Mattie, who preceded him in death, had no children and lived frugally, investing much of the financial fruits of their labors.
Through the years, Mr. Spann developed a keen appreciation for the value of Christian education at Lipscomb. He came to know Lipscomb through men such as the late Dr. Morris Landiss, longtime chair of the Department of English, and Dr. Joe Sanders, a Bible professor. These men frequently served as visiting preachers for the small, country church where Mr. Spann was a member.
His appreciation for Lipscomb was deepened by the experiences of a large number of extended family members who attended the university and valued the education they received.
So when he began to make plans for the distribution of his estate, he realized, like Burton, that he could make a very substantial gift to Lipscomb through a bequest.
"He designed his estate to be a zero taxable estate, in the sense that he gave as much as the IRS would allow on a tax-free basis to members of his family. The rest he gave to Lipscomb and to Wildwood Valley church of Christ," said William Tucker, executive vice president/advancement at Lipscomb.
The portion that came to Lipscomb was used to establish the Edwin W. Spann Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund is designed to aid students on the basis of financial need, scholarship and demonstrated capability. Scholarships are awarded from the income the endowment generates, meaning that Mr. Spann''s life will continue to influence young people for as long as Lipscomb University does, Tucker said.
Edwin Spann managed the family farm, growing mostly corn and row crops, but also soybeans and cattle. He was active in the Farm Bureau and other agricultural interests. He lived in a house across the road from the family homeplace until he became too ill to live by himself. Then,until he passed away, he lived with his brother Marvin, with his other surviving brother, Reuben, living nearby.
"He attended a small congregation that probably had 30 people at the time, called Pruett's Chapel. Morris Landiss came down there on a regular basis, I think twice a month, for a good number of years. He got to be very close to my brother," recalled Marvin Spann.
"Brother Joe Sanders held several gospel meetings in that little congregation. He [Mr. Spann] thought very highly of both of those fellows. In fact, when my father passed away in 1971, those two people did his funeral," Marvin Spann said.
Pruett's Chapel later merged with another small church to create the Wildwood Valley church.
At least five first cousins, two nieces and a nephew attended Lipscomb. The nephew - Marvin's son - had to transfer to another school to earn his engineering degree because Lipscomb did not offer the degree at that time.
Mr. Spann and others in the community saw the influence Lipscomb had on their students, and observed the influence of such institutions as Spring Hill Children's Home when students would accompany visiting preachers from that facility.
"I remember my father and others talking about how well behaved the students were. I think they realized then the influence Lipscomb had on students here and even Spring Hill Orphans' Home had on children there," Marvin Spann said.
For more information on bequests and other gift planning strategies, contact Scott Saunders, director of gift planning, at 615.279.6214, 800.333.4358, ext. 6214, e-mail scott.saunders@lipscomb.edu, or visit http://advancement.lipscomb.edu.
Dennisons share commitment to Christian education with students
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In the family of Mr. Dennison, who passed away last year, are five generations of Christian education students - four at Lipscomb University or its predecessor, the Nashville Bible School. On Mrs. Dennison''s side is a compelling story of sacrifice that permitted her to attend Lipscomb.
It is a heritage they passed on to their children, who are passing it on to their children.
Marshall Dennison's great-grandfather moved to the Una community in Nashville in 1813, and sent his children to nearby Franklin College. One son, Marshall's grandfather, chose to attend Burritt College in Spencer, Tenn.
Both schools had important roles in the history of the Restoration Movement. In fact, without the influence of Franklin College, there would be no Lipscomb University today. David Lipscomb attended Franklin before the Civil War, and devoted his adult life to establishing a school that would continue the kind of preparation he had received.
Franklin College closed with the onset of the war, and Lipscomb made an abortive attempt to revive it after the close of hostilities. He achieved his dream by starting the Nashville Bible School, today's Lipscomb University, in 1891.
But back to the story. Both of Marshall's parents attended Lipscomb. About the time World War II was winding down, another family that would be significant to the Dennison family story enrolled their daughter at Lipscomb.
She was Jean Nunley, valedictorian of her class in Indiana. Because her parents could not afford the dormitory fee, they made an unusual commitment.
"They sacrificed a lot for me to go to Lipscomb," said Jean, who became Mrs. Marshall Dennison. "Because I was valedictorian of my class in Indiana, in a class of 411, they felt like I should have the opportunity to go to college. I really wanted to, but they couldn't afford for me to stay in the dorm so they moved here."
Once here, she began attending Highland Avenue church of Christ and met Marshall. His father was an elder in the church, just as his grandfather had been. Marshall and Jean married in 1947, the year Marshall began attending Lipscomb. He worked full time, took a full load, and finished his curriculum in three years, graduating in 1950.
He became a Certified Public Accountant with his own firm, and the couple reared two children - Jane and John, both of whom also attended Lipscomb and became CPAs. They married Lipscomb alums, and Jane's eldest daughter is completing her freshman year at Lipscomb.
Jane, who married Marty Kittrell, lives in Winston-Salem, N.C. John and his wife, the former Kaye Goodson, live in Springfield, Tenn., in a house built by Marshall's maternal grandparents. They have two young children.
"We love this family continuity," Jean Dennison said.
But even without children enrolled, the Dennisons were involved with Lipscomb. Marshall was a long-time member of the National Development Board, invited by a neighbor, Willard Collins, who was president at the time the NDB was formed.
"Marshall was my neighbor when I lived on Lealand Lane. Jean would go with Ruth [Collins] and Marshall and I would go to meetings at Lipscomb. He was a very expert accountant. People really loved and depended on him, and he loved Lipscomb. He was very faithful at attending the meetings of the National Development Board," Collins said.
"He was thoroughly honest. I would depend on Marshall Dennison to keep his word under all circumstances. He was a great representative of Lipscomb University and that for which it stands," Collins said.
Mrs. Dennison said her husband personified the scripture that says, "Be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath."
"I think he took that verse to heart. And because he was a man of relatively few words, when he said something people usually listened," she said.
"His life has always been one of service," she said. Even in his profession, "he always considered what he did a service to people." He preached for small churches for many years, mostly in Hickman County, Tenn., and served as an elder at Harpeth Hills church of Christ in Nashville for several years.
"He was a Bible student, always, above everything else," Mrs. Dennison said.
Several years ago, the Dennisons established the Marshall and Jean Dennison Scholarship Fund as a way of sharing their commitment to Christian education at Lipscomb with students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.
Since Mr. Dennison's passing, Mrs. Dennison has sold a house to the university in a "bargain sale" (see article below). The house is located in the area north of campus targeted for future university expansion.
"I wouldn't have sold the house to anyone else knowing Lipscomb wanted it," Mrs. Dennison said. "It was our way of making that much contribution to the school."
William Tucker, Lipscomb's executive vice president/advancement, remembered Mr. Dennison as "a man in whom there was no guile."
"He was a prince of a fellow. He had such a kind, generous heart, and no one ever spoke ill of him. He loved and supported Lipscomb," Tucker said.
It is a heritage that will continue as long as Lipscomb stands.
The ''zero tax' sale is a good strategy to consider
Thirty-five years ago, George and Mildred Miller purchased a house with four bedrooms and a big yard. They lived there and raised their family. Over time, the property increased in value.
Following retirement, the Millers moved to another location. But instead of selling their residence, they kept it for rental income. That was seven years ago.
Now, weary of being landlords and wanting to simplify their lives, the Millers are ready to sell the house. But as they consider this, they face a hefty capital gains tax on the appreciation - the house has more than tripled in value.
An idea takes root: "Why don't we split the property and give part of it to Lipscomb University and sell the other part for ourselves? We've always wanted to make a major gift to Lipscomb; maybe this is the perfect time. The tax deduction from the gift portion could be used to offset the tax liability on the sale portion. We'd wind up with cash to invest, little or no taxes to pay, and Lipscomb would get a substantial gift."
George and Mildred take the "split gift" idea to Scott Saunders, Lipscomb's director of gift planning, who helps them further understand and carry out the plan. Their accountant concurs. Next, they sign a property deed to divide ownership into two portions of undivided interest.
One portion is deeded to Lipscomb as a gift; the deed to the second portion continues to bear the Millers' name. Together, the Millers and Lipscomb sell the property and each receives a share of the proceeds.
When the Lipscomb portion is sold, no tax is due on the gain because Lipscomb is a tax-exempt charitable organization. And what's more, the Millers receive a full income tax charitable deduction for the value of their gift. They are able to apply this deduction against the capital gains tax due on the portion of the property they sold. The Millers are pleased because they are able to make a major gift and, at the same time, obtain a significant amount of cash without payment of tax.
Zero tax plans like this one for George and Mildred can and do happen when people take the time to discuss giving options with Lipscomb. Sometimes good stewardship suggests financial strategies that go beyond simple outright gifts of cash. Real estate, stocks and bonds, personal property - you can use just about anything of value.
Would you like to learn more about the benefits of making a zero tax sale? Contact Scott Saunders at 615.279.6214, 800.333.4358, ext. 6214, by e-mail at scott.saunders@lipscomb.edu, or visit http://advancement.lipscomb.edu.
Personalities
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Sherry Cunningham |
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Will Vance |
Office Support Assistant
Sherry has worked with the advancement office for a little over a year. Her primary responsibility is to compile information about alumni for the Lipscomb News. She also works with matching company gifts, sets up parent records and connects them to student''s. "It is important that we maintain accurate alumni files so I am very careful when I work with these records. I enjoy working with the people in Advancement we try to help each other as much as possible. Lipscomb is a great place to work and a great school for our children to attend."
Will Vance
Metro Director for Advancement
Will joined Advancement part-time in October 1999, after retiring as a first vice president with SunTrust Bank. His primary focus involves increasing the interaction with the Nashville business sector and the university, but he also works with the President's Advisory Cabinet, National Development Board and Torchbearers. "It has been very rewarding to see the increased awareness on the part of Nashville business executives and professionals as they hear more of the Lipscomb story. It has been very fulfilling to play a small role in bringing a fuller understanding and appreciation of Lipscomb University to the Nashville executive."
Baby Bisons
We welcome these recent additions to the Lipscomb "family."
Caroline Angela Beattie, born Dec. 27, 2001, to Karen (Rawlings'''88) and Ernest Beattie, Canton, Ga. Ernest is an RF Engineer with ATandT Wireless in Norcross, Ga. Karen is a stay-at-home mom.
Harper Louise Bennett, born Sept. 3, 2001, to Kim (Hauser'94) and Stan Bennett, Wake Forest, N.C.
Davison Giles Black, born Oct. 16, 2001, to Edith (Williams x'90) and Edward Black ('88), Franklin, Tenn.
Rachel Lynne Bridges, born Dec. 5, 2001, to Lynn and Dr. Paul Bridges Jr. (x'78), Smyrna, Tenn.
Elizabeth Allen "Betsy" Burnette, born May 21, 2001, to Jenny (Goldasich'90) and John Burnette ('89), Buford, Ga. John works for Burnette Insurance. Jenny is a stay-at-home mom. Their other children are Bailey, 8 and Ben, 6.
Slone Mitchell Carr, born Dec. 7, 2001, to Julie (Price'95) and Kevin Carr ('90), Lebanon, Tenn. Their other child is Ethan Scott, 5.
Emily Rosa Carroll, born June 1, 2001, to Amy (Judd x'95) and Erik Carroll, Kingsland, Ga. Amy is a registered dietician for Camden Medical Center in St. Mary's, Ga. Erik is business manager for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.
Katherine Elizabeth Center, born Sept. 4, 2001, to Nancy (Estes x'92) and John Simeon Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn. John is a claims adjuster with State Farm Insurance. Nancy is a homemaker. Their other child is Emmy, 4.
Kirk Andrew and Walker Adam Christian, born Dec. 29, 2001, to Angela (Young'90) and Oakley Christian III (DLHS'86), Brentwood, Tenn. Oakley is an electrical engineer with C.O. Christian and Sons. Angela is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is Connor, 4.
Walker Lee Cluck, born March 3 to Janet (Denny'90) and Van Cluck ('90), Lebanon, Tenn. Van is chief financial officer of Blakeford at Green Hills in Nashville. Janet is a homemaker. Their other child is Elizabeth, 5.
Christopher Grey Cummings II, born to Pepper Lynne and Christopher Grey Cummings ('94, DLHS'83), Brentwood, Tenn.
Elizabeth Caitlin "Ellie" Cunningham, born Feb. 22 to Jodi (Watson x'00) and Chris Cunningham (x'03), Brentwood, Tenn. Chris is employed with State Farm Insurance, the Roy Arnold Agency, in Nashville. Jodi is a stay-at-home mom.
John Alexander Darnell, born Oct. 4, 2001, to Kay and James Darnell ('94), Hendersonville, Tenn.
Joseph Michael DeLong Jr., born Dec. 5, 2001, to Nicole and Joe DeLong ('93), Kissimmee, Fla. Joe is an engineer with Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando. Nicole is a homemaker. Their other child is McKenna Belle, 1.
Stiles Oliver Edwards, born Oct. 16, 2001, to Kerri (Pauley'93) and Chad Edwards (DLHS'89), Nashville, Tenn. Chad is a dentist in Brentwood, Tenn., and Kerri works for Deston Songs Nashville.
Lauren Allison Finley, born Nov. 19, 2001, to Lisa (Ladd '91) and Lance Finley ('90), Nashville, Tenn. Their other children are Laken Marcella, 6, and Landon Mitchell, 3.
Emma Ruth Fortner, born Dec. 29, 2001, to Karen (Robinson x'95, DLHS'91) and Jeremy Wesley Fortner, Smyrna, Tenn.
Kaler Jansen Fortner, born Nov. 30, 2001 to Tama and Jeffrey Fortner ('89), Mount Juliet, Tenn. Their other child is Lauren Elizabeth, 1.
Lauren Elizabeth Frahm, born Sept. 18, 2001, to Dena (Sharpe'95) and Randy Frahm, Nashville. Randy is area sales manager for GE Lighting in Nashville. Dena works part time for Physician Network Management in Nashville. Their other child is Megan Marie, 2.
Kristin Elizabeth Freund, born Dec. 11, 2001, to Lisa (Williams'89, DLHS '85), and Lawrence Freund, Brentwood, Tenn.
Emily Meredith Fry, born May 9, 2001, to Cynthia (Cottrell'94) and Dr. Bruce Fry ('92), Knoxville, Tenn. Their other child is Chase, 4.
Luke Thomas Gossett, born Sept. 16, 2001, to Auga (Roark'82) and Paul Gossett, Lyles, Tenn. Their other children are Nathan, 16, Shannon, 14, and Will, 3.
Emily Elizabeth Gregg, born Dec. 16, 2001, to Teresa and John Gregg ('89), White House, Tenn.
Grace Lauren Guthrie, born Jan. 30 to Shannon (Emery '93) and Scott Guthrie ('95). The Guthries are moving back to Nashville in June for Scott to begin a fellowship in neonatal medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Their other child is Emma Claire, 3.
Alexis Lea Henson, born March 1 to Becki (Edgeworth x'99) and Jonathan Henson ('98), Muscle Shoals, Ala. Jonathan works for American Express Financial Advisors in Florence, Ala.
Hunter Nicholas Henson, born Feb. 8 to Kelly Renee (Crafton '99) and William Scott Henson ('00), Oak Grove, Ky. Bill is a combat medic for the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. Kelly works for Healthrax International in industrial rehabilitation.
Caleb Robert Hicks, born in April 2001, in Azove, Republic of Benin, was adopted Feb. 20 by David Hicks ('92) and his wife Heather. The Hickses are missionaries in Azove. Heather and David plan to return to the U. S. in April of this year for a few months.
Jakob "Jake" Blaine Hicks, born Nov. 10, 2001, to Sherriann (Henderson'92) and Jeff Hicks ('92), Suwannee, Ga. Their other child is Sydney, 3.
Emelia Ann Hinds, born Dec. 14, 2001, to Judith (Cain'88) and Thomas Hinds, Round Rock, Texas. Judith teaches second grade at the Round Rock Independent School District. Thomas is working toward an MBA at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
Houston Walker High, born Oct. 8 to Emily (Pleasant '98) and Brent High ('96), Nashville, Tenn.
Jaycie Loran Hitt, born Dec. 14, 2001, to Connie (Ford '97) and Jay Hitt, Mount Juliet, Tenn. Connie works for CIGNA Healthcare in Franklin, Tenn. as a regional training coordinator. Jay is an engineer for Storage Technology Corporation in Brentwood, Tenn.
Bryden Elizabeth Holladay, born Nov. 19, 2001, to Misty (Guy'94, DLHS'90) and Kolin Holladay ('94, DLHS'90), Franklin, Tenn. Kolin is an attorney with Stokes, Bartholomew, Evans and Petree in Nashville. Misty is a stay-at-home mom. Their other children are Grace Anne, 3, and Bradford, 2.
Hank Hutcheson, born Nov. 7, 2001 to Vera (Harvey '92, DLHS '88) and Philip Hutcheson ('90, DLHS '86), Nashville. Their other children are Hannah, 5, and
Samuel, 3.
Jared Charles Jent, born Oct. 13, 2001 to Sharon (Sellars x'94) and Jason Jent ('95), Chapel Hill, Tenn. David works for Jent Realty and Auction. Sharon is a registered nurse at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville. Their other child is Jordan David, 3.
Benjamin Taylor Kindall, born Nov. 28, 2001, to Erica (Dennis x'92) and Richard Kindall, Ashland City, Tenn. Their other child is Johnathan, 4.
Carter Dixon King, born Jan. 8 to Stacey (Trew x'99) and Steven King ('95), Brentwood, Tenn.
Tamyra America Kirby, born Dec. 3, 2001, to Wyndee (Little '93) and Alan Kirby ('93), Nashville. Wyndee is a medical physicist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Alan is a stay-at-home dad.
Davis Bennett Kulp, born Oct. 11, 2001, was adopted Dec. 23, 2001 by Rick Kulp ('89, DLHS'85) and his wife, Leslie, Nashville.
Brooke Delaney Latham, born Oct. 3, 2001, to Sheree (Sanderson '94) and Fred Latham III, Hendersonville, Tenn. Sheree is agenda coordinator for Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. in Nashville. Fred is a computer programmer for Home Healthcare Laboratories.
Ruby Abigail Lewis, born Feb. 4 to Dawn (Locke '85) and David Lewis ('82), Franklin, Tenn. David is information systems director with Metro Nashville Information Systems. Their other child is Samuel, 3.
Joshua Robert Ludwig, born April 16, 2001, to Kimberly (Burner'88) and Gower Ludwig, Thompson Station, Tenn. Kimberly is a systems analyst for ONLINE Computing Inc. in Brentwood, Tenn. Gower is a stay-at-home dad and student. Their other child is Victoria Faith, 3.
Kathryn Yvonne "Katie" Mangrum, born Sept. 30, 2001, to Paula (Markins'94) and Donnie Mangrum, Nashville. Their other child is Matthew, 3.
Gracelyn Joy Mansfield, born Jan. 1 to Nancy (McDoniel '85) and Brian Mansfield (DLHS '81), Antioch, Tenn.
Maxwell Rufus Martin, born Oct. 5, 2001, to Dr. Angela (Thames x'86) and Dr. Eddie Martin, Pace, Fla. Angela is an instructor with the University of West Florida. Their other children are James Edward, 15, Meghann, 12, and Thomas, 6.
Susannah Alexander Matthews, born Oct. 9, 2001, to Tonya (Pearson '96) and David Matthews ('95), Nashville.
Jaden William Miller, born March 13 to Rebecca (Schell '94) and Mark Miller, Poway, Calif. Mark is director of test engineering at Air Fiber in San Diego, Calif. Rebecca is a homemaker. Their other child is Pierce, 2.
Weston Alan Miller, born Jan. 9 to Patrice (Rives'84) and Wade Miller, Southlake, Texas. Patrice and Wade are advisory software engineers' for IBM in Southlake, Texas. Their other child is Addison Cain, 3.
Madison Sharharbonu Naseery, born Jan. 1 to Kelly (Adair'87) and Kais Naseery, Redondo Beach, Calif. Kelly is a pediatric occupational therapist. Kais is a chef with Marriott. Their other child is MacKenzie, 2.
Micah Alan Norman, born July 20, 2001, to Michelle (Walden'94) and Paul Norman, Pleasant View, Tenn. Michelle is a stay-at-home mom.
Abigail Allen Norton, born July 2, 2001, to Kelly (Crow x'88) and Steve Norton (DLHS '81), Nashville.
Asher Wilton Pace, born March 27, 2001, to Trew (Lance x'96) and David Pace, Lynnwood, Wash. Trew is a stay-at-home mom. David is campus minister at Northwest church of Christ in Seattle, Wash.
Ben Austin Pedersen, born Jan. 31 to Susan (Massey'89, DLHS'85) and Dennis Pedersen, Brentwood, Tenn. Dennis is a geographic information systems specialist for the State of Tennessee. Susan is a stay-at-home mom.
Alexander "Alex" Peeler, born March 14, 2001, to Michelle (Holland'91) and Frank Peeler, Old Hickory, Tenn. Frank is a collection paralegal with Ortale Kelley in Nashville. Michelle is a school psychologist for Williamson County Schools in Franklin, Tenn. Their other child is Hannah, 3.
Joshua Pegg, born July 23, 2001, to Beth (Cookston'92) and Chris Pegg ('92), Knoxville, Tenn. Chris is a pharmacist with the Kroger Company in Knoxville. Beth is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is Tyler, 4.
Ryan Pierce, born Nov. 12, 2001, to Amber and John Pierce ('94), Franklin, Tenn. John is a teacher/coach at Brentwood Academy. Amber is a homemaker. Their other child is Lily Catherine, 2.
Zachary Peter and Bethany Kitt Pupel, born Jan. 15 to Kitt (Cotter'88) and Peter Pupel ('92), Brentwood, Tenn. Their other child is Amber Brooke, 1.
Sara Elaine Ragan, born Jan. 18 to Gwen (Gray'92) and Todd Ragan ('89), Dickson, Tenn. Their other child is Wilson, 1.
Katherine "Katie" Warner Richardson, born Feb. 28, 2001, to Erin (Hornsby x'91) and Chris Richardson ('90), Simpsonville, S.C. Chris is an Analytical Chemist with Sealed Air/Cryovac in Duncan, S.C. Erin is a homemaker.
James Michael Robertson, born Sept. 6, 2001 to Michelle (Priest'92) and George William "Bill" Robertson II, Lebanon, Tenn. Bill is an internal medicine/pediatric physician with Family Medical Associates in Lebanon. Michelle is a homemaker. Their other children are Rebecca, 6 and William, 3.
Chelsea Elizabeth Rosenblum, born Oct. 4, 1997, in Novosibirsk, Russia, was adopted Nov. 19, 2001, by Cynthia (Shipman'76) and Phillip Keith Rosenblum ('77), Brentwood, Tenn. Their other child is Brett, 10.
Brandon Thomas Scott, born August 26, 2001 to Leigh Ann (Robinson'94) and Rob Scott, Fairview, Tenn. Leigh Ann is lead advertising copywriter for United Methodist Publishing House in Nashville. Rob works for Medic One in Nashville.
Elizabeth Lynn Sockwell, born July 10, 2001, to Janet (Midgett '90) and Christopher Sockwell ('86), Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Their other children are Allie, 8 and Peyton, 5.
Micah Elizabeth Steele, born Jan. 26 to Carol (Holladay '00) and Dr. Ric Steele Jr., Lawrence, Kan. Dr. Steele is employed with the University of Kansas in clinical child psychology. Carol is a physical therapist in Lawrence.
Andrew John Sullivan, born Jan. 22 to Lauren (Bond'96) and Adam Sullivan ('96), Nashville.
Grant Hyatt Sutton, born Feb. 7 to Allyson (Grant '93) and Spencer Sutton ('95), Birmingham, Ala. Spencer is employed with Dixon-Odom Financial Advisors in Birmingham. Allyson is a stay-at-home mom.
Caroline Elizabeth Sweatt, born Oct. 2, 2001, to Elizabeth (Gillett'90) and Kent Sweatt ('90), Franklin, Tenn. Kent works in accounting/information systems for Medifax in Nashville. Elizabeth is a homemaker. Their other child is Jackson, 5.
Isabelle Faith Tabor, born Dec. 28, 2001, to Valerie (Frey'91) and James Tabor, Owens Cross Roads, Ala. Valerie is a registered dietician with the State of Alabama. James is a fire inspector for the city of Huntsville, Ala.
Austin Blake Taylor, born Nov. 29 to Margie (Ellis '89) and Randy Taylor, Nashville. Margie has her own business in the music industry. Randy works for Country Music Television. Their other child is Jordan, 4.
Carter Evan Thweatt, born Nov. 21, 2001, to Susan (Moore'98) and Albert Thweatt ('96), Nashville. Albert teaches 6th grade at David Lipscomb Middle School and is part-time minister at Crieve Hall church of Christ. Susan is a homemaker.
Emily Ann Upton, born Jan. 24 to Michelle (Graham'95) and Jeff Upton ('95), Montgomery, Ala. Jeff is youth minister for Landmark church of Christ. Michelle is a homemaker. Their other child is Evan, 3.
Addison Rae Vaughn, born Jan. 6 to Rachel (Hudson'84) and Carl Vaughn, Nashville.
Ethan Richard Vik, born Oct. 5, 2001, to Kristin (Blines '99, DLHS'93) and Richard Vik, Nashville.
Benjamin Robert Vongsamphanh, born Nov. 21, 2001, to Robin (Smith '99) and Chanthavy Vongsamphanh, Mount Juliet, Tenn. Chanthavy is enrolled in the MBA program at Lipscomb University.
Elizabeth Caroline "Ellee" Watson, born Sept. 14, 2001, to Stacey (Proctor) and Stephen Watson ('91), Nashville.
Jimmy Hughdon Watson III, born July 1, 2001, to Karen and Lt. Jimmy Watson Jr. (x'84), Springfield, Tenn.
Jackson Steven Weber, born Sept. 5, 2001, to Jennifer (Aston'94) and Brian Weber ('95), Franklin, Tenn. Brian is a financial analyst with HCA. Jennifer works part-time for AmSouth Bank.
Emily Ann Wilhelm, born Feb. 5 to Tara (Wildesen '94) and Barry Wilhelm ('94), Spring Hill, Tenn. Barry works for Columbia HCA. Tara is a teacher with the special school district in Franklin, Tenn. Their other child is Meg, 5.
Chloe Paris Wilson, born Nov. 29, 2001, to Karen (Ashford'93) and Shane Wilson, McMinnville, Tenn. Karen is employed with Ben Lomand Communications. Shane works for Hullett Automotive. Their other child is Rebecca, 5.
Kinsey Morgan Wilson, born June 5, 2001, to Sheryl (McIlree '95) and Phil Wilson, Nashville.
Alumni News
Here''s what's going on in the lives of your Lipscomb classmates.
60Roy and Anne (Moorer '51) Osborne, Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6.
65Becky (Bloss) Kaufman lives in Glastonia, N.C. Her most recent teaching assignment targeted homeless and at-risk elementary school children in the Gaston County School System. The program received a Governor's Award for excellence in 1995. Becky now serves on the board of directors of the Children's Ministry at Christ Church where she also teaches Disciple IV Bible Study.
66Mary (Roberts) Jones is the new principal at Creekwood High School in Dickson, Tenn.
Ed Slayton and Linda Summey ('71) were married Dec. 15, 2001. Linda is employed with Metro Public Schools. Ed is the minister of Millview church of Christ in Franklin, Tenn. The couple lives in Nashville.
70Dan Kirby and Glenda (Travis '69) now live in Oxford, Ala. They work with Rainbow Omega in a group home for developmentally disabled adults in Eastaboga, Ala.
Alan Williamson was recently promoted to senior vice president of the Belle Meade Branch of Regions Bank in Nashville.
74Becky (Henderson'74) Fisk and her husband, Ray, live in Ashland City, Tenn. Becky is office manager for the law firm of Kirksey and McNamee PLC in Brentwood, Tenn. Ray works for FISI/Madison Financial in Brentwood, Tenn. Their child, James, recently graduated from Harpeth High School.
Christine Henes has been appointed the new clinical practices chairperson for the Wisconsin Chapter for Music Therapy. Henes is a registered music therapist with the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. She lives in Cottage Grove, Wis.
Clifford Shipley was recently appointed as a U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge for the eastern district of the State of Tennessee. He and his wife, Pam, live in Knoxville, Tenn. with their children Stephanie, 17, Clifford, 15, and Michelle, 11.
75Jimmy Isenberg (x'75) received his Ph.D in health in December 2001. He also holds an A.D. and B.S.N. from Western Kentucky University and also holds an M.S. from California College of Health. Jimmy teaches nursing with Bowling Green Technical College in Glasgow, Ky. He lives in Bowling Green with his wife, Joleen, and his two sons.
Mary Sunshine (Hastings) Long and her husband, Bill, live in Bargersville, Ind. Mary teaches Spanish at Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Ind. Bill is employed with Citizen's Gas and Coke Utilities of Indianapolis, Ind. Their child, Katherine, is 12.
79Michael Bowden and his wife, Carol (Carpenter) Bowden live in Columbus, Ga. Michael is an auditor for TSYS Inc. in Columbus. Carol is a homemaker and scout leader. Their children are John Mark, 13; Hannah, 11; and Jayson, 6.
80Kathy (Childress) Lockhart and her husband, James, live in Sarasota, Fla. James works for Clearwater Mattress Company in Largo, Fla. Kathy is business manager for Comcast Cable of West Florida in Sarasota.
85Jeffery Keele is the new pulpit minister at Waverly church of Christ in Waverly, Tenn.
86Congratulations to Teresa (Herndon x'86) and John Landry on the adoption of Ryan Elizabeth Xiaomin Landry, born Sept. 20, 2000, and adopted Oct. 25, 2001. Teresa and John are both employed with IBM in North Carolina.
Michael Parham has joined the law firm of Harris, Shelton, Dunlap, Cobb and Ryder, PLLC, Memphis, Tenn. Michael had earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University and L.L.M. in estate planning from the University of Miami. Michael lives in Grand Junction, Tenn.
87Brett Hinson and his wife, Kris (Hagar'87) Hinson, recently moved to Rock Hill, S.C. Brett is senior change manager for Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C. Kris is a stay-at-home mom. Their two children are Rachel, 10, and Peyton, 9.
88Dr. Alvin "Jamey" Miller (DLHS'85) and his wife, Sue, are medical doctors in Covington, Tenn. The couple lives in Covington.
90Alan Garner and his wife, Deborah (Spencer '92) Garner live in Scottsboro, Ala. Alan is assistant principal for Scottsboro Junior High School. Deborah is an accountant with Lanier, Ford, Shaver and Payne. They have two children Spencer, 5 and Emily, 1.
92Ben Byars (x'92) and Laura Wilson were married July 28, 2001. Ben is a civil engineer with James Plus Associates in Nashville. Laura teaches special education with Metro Schools. The couple lives in Nashville.
David Hicks and his wife, Heather, are in the mission field in Azove, Benin. David has been working with the churches at Mosenhoue, Dahouehoue, and Yivihoue in Benin. The Kingston church of Christ in Kingston, Tenn. supports David's work in Azove.
93Tracy Byers (DLHS '89) and his wife, Eve (Wade DLHS'87), live in Sanford, N.C. with their daughter, Ellen Ruth, 6. Tracy is director of business development with Central Carolina Hospital.
Bradley Reed and Chantelle Carroll were married June 9, 2001. Brad works for WebMD in Nashville. The couple lives in Nashville.
94Jonathan Cullum (DLHS'89) and Deise deSilva were married July 28, 2001. The couple lives in Brentwood, Tenn.
Kendi (Gold x'94) Gilmore and her husband, Chris Gilmore, live in Lindale, Ga. with their children, Caleb, 4 and Peyton, 10 months.
95Michael Benton and Carrie (Breedlove '94) were married Dec. 8, 2001. The couple lives in Franklin, Tenn.
Brian and Mitzi (Markus) Fann live in Columbia, Tenn. Brian graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in June 2001. He is practicing dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. at Henderickson, Tyler and Fann. Mitzi works for HCA Financial and Employee Service Center in Cool Springs, Brentwood, Tenn.
Bryan Reed and Elaine Hughes were married Oct. 6, 2001. Bryan works for Celeris Corporation in Nashville. The couple lives in Louisville, Ky.
Melanie Seals ('95, DLHS '90) and Vince Kurz were married March 24, 2001. The couple lives in Lexington, Ky.
96Kellie (Bayuzik '96) and Robert Kidd were married Nov. 10, 2001. The couple lives in Charleston, S.C. Kellie is staff accountant with Kiawak Island Resorts. Robert is a manager with OSI Inc.
Rachel A. Hodges is director of special events for J. Dennis Hasert, Speaker, United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Rachel lives in Washington. This is a correction to the October 2001 edition of The Lipscomb News.
Ami Susan Hood and Raymond Simons were married Oct. 27, 2001. Ami is employed with Ardent Health Services. Raymond works for Carter Flooring. The couple lives in Nashville.
Michael Strunk (x'96) and his wife, Stephanie (Sweatman '94) live in Goose Creek, S.C.. Michael is a petty officer third class in the U.S. Navy stationed at Goose Creek. Stephanie is a full-time mom to their son, William Chadwick, 2.
97Delenia (Pitcock) and David W. Alls were married Oct. 6, 2001. Delenia teaches eighth grade for the Barren County Board of Education in Glasgow, Ky. David is assistant director of admissions for Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. The couple lives in Glasgow, Ky.
98Jennifer Bryant (x'98) and Tomer Yachini were married Aug. 25, 2001. Jennifer is a student at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Tomer works for IPO Communications in Lebanon, Tenn. The couple lives in Lebanon.
Jon Christopher "Chris" Coffman is an attorney with the law firm of Frost, Brown and Todd in Louisville, Ky. Chris lives in Louisville.
Rebecca Lavender and Joseph Paul Conway were married Dec. 15, 2001. Joe is youth minister for the Manchester church of Christ. The couple lives in Vernon Rockville, Conn.
David Richards (x'98) and Monica Bennett were married Dec. 8, 2001. David is employed with Mark Sullivan Builders. Monica works for Abercrombie and Fitch. The couple lives in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Candace (Ward x'98) and Ryan Colon were married Nov. 17, 2001. The couple lives in Searcy, Ark.
99Heather (Carter) and Clint McCulloch were married July 28, 2001. Heather is a product analyst for VF Corporation. Clint is a basketball/cross country coach at Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, Tenn. The couple lives in Hermitage.
Rodney Chenault and Julie Fleming were married Sept. 29, 2001. Julie is a teacher at Clarksville Academy. Rodney is a nurse practitioner for Dr. Samson Aruso. The couple lives in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Sarah Ann (Kanns) and her husband, Adam Guzman, live in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
00Bart LeFan is in graduate school at the New England Conservatory of Music. He lives in Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Francie McCuiston works for Murray State University as director of Women's Outreach Ministry under the eldership of the University church of Christ. She has been awarded an assistantship from Murray State to teach speech while working toward her master's degree. She was nominated for "Who's Who Among American College Graduate Students 2002."
01Shanon Aycock and Anna Huber were married January 5. The couple lives in Nashville.
Joseph Carr has moved to Tucker, Ga.
Lesley Cromer is program assistant for special events at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Lesley lives in Ashland City, Tenn.
Chris and Jennifer (King'01) Jones live in Nashville. Chris is child-care director for the YMCA in Nashville. Jennifer teaches at Calvary Young Children's School in Nashville.
Kim Puckett (MBA graduate) is employed with Caterpillar Financial as corporate marketing analyst. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Amy Rieder (DLHS'95) and Jamey Peck were married March 9. Amy is employed with Blankenship CPA Group. Jamey works for Heartscan at Southern Hills Hospital. The couple lives in Nashville.
Virginia Thompson and Sloan Burton (DLHS '96) were married Feb. 2. Ginny is employed with New Century Technology. Sloan works for Youth Encouragement Services. The couple lives in Nashville.
02Zachary Bannister (x'02) and Jessica Gleason were married March 16. Zachary is employed with Farm Bureau. The couple lives in Smyrna, Tenn.
HIGH SCHOOL
Nancy (West) Binkley, wife of Bayron E. Binkley Sr. ('52), died Dec. 11, 2001. Bayron Binkley Sr., daughter Trina L. Binkley, and stepsons, Bayron E. Binkley Jr. ('70) and Blair Binkley survive her.
Martha (Bomboy '99) and Michael Pharr were married April 20, 2001. The couple lives in Elizabeth City, N.C.
Jackson Robert Brewer was born Dec. 17, 2001, to Julie (Foriest DLHS '89) and Robert Brewer.
Elizabethan (Harman x'92) and Josh Gill were married Oct. 20, 2001. Beth works for Vanderbilt University Hospital. Josh works for Orion Building Corporation. The couple lives in White Bluff, Tenn.
Caroline Ellis Hardie was born Nov. 23, 2001, to Leigh (Shrader DLHS '88) and Pat Hardie, Nashville.
Kathryne Levins Hirt was born Jan. 5 to Amy (Herbert DLHS '86) and Don Hirt. Their other child is Elise, 5.
Tessa Olivia Hogge was born March 7, 2001, to Sally (Maddox DLHS'87) and Eric Hogg, Louisville, Ky. Eric is employed with the PGA Professional Golf Center. Sally is owner/operator of a driving range, the "Golf Center." Their other child is Riley Alden, 3.
Autumn Joy Mayes was born Nov. 6, 2001, to Rachel (Beasley DLHS'92) and Jeremy Mayes, Sedalia, Ky. Jeremy is a consultant for Kroger. Rachel is a stay-at-home mom.
Melinda (Miller DLHS'00) and Kevin McCormac (DLHS '99) were married March 15. The couple lives in Nashville.
Alma Sloane Moegle was born Dec. 6, 2001, to Forrest Lee Moegle (DLHS'84) and Mary Steele Arnold Moegle, Ruston, La. Forrest is a third-year law student at Mississippi College of Law. Mary is a professor of music at Louisiana Tech.
Joe Nichols (DLHS'80) and his wife, Cathy, live in Jasper, Ala. Joe is a personal lines agent for Byars and Associates Inc. Insurance. They have two children, Derek, 14, and Lauren, 11.
Emory Kay Thomas was born June 27, 2001, to Julie (Duncan DLHS'92) and Brandon Thomas, Knoxville. Tenn. Julie works for Team Health as an emergency room physician credentialer. Brandon works for Solvay as a pharmaceutical representative.
Chase Dugan Turner was born Dec. 4, 2001, to Christi (Dugan DLHS'81) and Stacey Turner, Spring Hill, Tenn. Her other children are Blair and Taylor.
Lily Grace Wilson was born Oct. 2, 2001, to Jeff Wilson (DLHS '90) and his wife, Courtney, Franklin, Tenn. Jeff is a financial advisor for UBS Paine Webber in Brentwood, Tenn. Courtney is a stay-at-home mom.
Alumni in Action
Smith Named AWBA ''Woman of the Year'
The Alabama-Huntsville Chapter of the American Business Women's Association named Dr. Sherri Smith ('90) its "Woman of the Year" recently. According to a AWBA release, Smith "has been responsible for scholarship awards, hospitality, fundraising and is our chapter's vice president. She has also chaired the Women's Expo and membership committees. She has personally sponsored many new AWBA members and promotes women in business as naturally as she breathes."
Smith is outreach coordinator , customer and employee relations directorate at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. Prior to her appointment at NASA, Smith was assistant professor of communication arts at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. While at UA-H, Smith was faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama and the Black Student Association.
Farris wins national teaching award
Barry Farris ('78) was selected as one of the recipients of the 2001 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He was invited to Washington, D.C., in March to receive a citation and meet other award recipients.
By winning the national award, Farris and Columbia Academy, where he teaches, received $7,500 from the National Science Foundation. He said he wants at least part of the money to go toward the professional development of elementary teachers at his school.
Farris, who received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, physics and mathematics, from Lipscomb, is dean of Columbia (Tenn.) Academy's math and science department. Since 1980, Farris has taught physical science to ninth graders and chemistry and physics to twelfth graders. He also teaches chemistry at Columbia State Community College and has taught several senior-level classes at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. Farris also preaches at the Stiversville church of Christ, 11 miles south of Columbia.
Farris was one of 196 teachers to receive this honor. He and the other recipients were presented their awards at the Kennedy Center. Honorees were also recognized at a formal dinner held at the State Department.
Recipients are selected after completing an application documenting their background and providing evidence of professional success to state selection committees of their peers.
Distinguished alumni from each of the five academic colleges at Lipscomb were honored at Homecoming activities Feb. 8-9. The 2002 Distinguished alumni were, from left to right, College of Business, Bruce Sullivan (''63); College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Robert Pilkinton ('56); College of Education and Professional Studies, Steve Liddle ('82); College of Arts and Humanities, David Ralston ('62); and College of Bible and Ministry, Philip Slate ('57).
In Memoriam
The Lipscomb University ''family' has been touched by these recent losses.
R. Peyton Alsup ('32), died Feb. 1, Nashville. A daughter, Jane, preceded him in death. His wife, Ruth (Overton'33) Alsup, brothers Clyde and John and Allie Alsup, and a sister, Mamie Baird, survive.
George "Buddy" Bivins, Jr. ('50) died Jan. 9. He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Luther '51) Bivins; daughters, Karen (Bivins x'76) Fuqua and Lisa (Bivins x'79) Bruce; and four grandchildren, Kelly Swiggart, Robbie Bruce, Marty Harris and Leigh Ellen Bruce. His sisters, Dorothy Bennyworth and Mary Francis Thompson, and a brother, William Bivins, also survive.
Joyce (McKay'63) Calvert died Feb. 23, Franklin, Tenn. Her husband, Donald Calvert, and sons, Curtis and Clark Calvert, survive. Her mother, Nina McKay, and a brother, Tommy McKay, also survive.
Roger Ted Church (x'49) died Jan. 28. He is survived by his wife, Sara (Parkes x'49); daughters, Susan (Church'79, DLHS'74) Saunders, Kay (Church '81, DLHS'77) Gibson, Rachel (Church x'72, DLHS'68) Ray, Smyrna, Tenn.; sons Stephen Ted Church ('75), and Bruce Austin Church ('76); and a number of grandchildren.
Nancy (Houchin x'59) Crowell, died Feb. 25 in Hohenwald, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, William Crowell, daughter Brandi Carroll, and granddaughter Sydney Carroll. A sister, Marlene Butts, brothers, Ken and Tony Houchin also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Wayne Damico (x'69, DLHS'65) in August 2001, Lyles, Tenn.
Montie Davis (x'72) died Dec. 17, 2001. His wife, Janice, and son, Montie Grant Davis Jr., of Germany, and daughter, Monica Davis, of Hermitage, Tenn, survive. A brother, Rick Davis, and sister, Karen Shannon, also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Kelley B. Doyle Sr. ('50) on Feb. 14. His wife, Dorothy (Farris x'50) Doyle, survives.
Dr. Kenneth Gass ('64) died June 27, 2001, in Nashville.
Risha Gidwani, two-year-old son of Raj and Shami (Daswani'90), recently passed away.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Ella (Peebles x'39) Haithcock on Jan. 26 in Smyrna, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Lila Harrison ('33) on Dec. 2, 2001, in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of James Aldon Hendrix ('44) on March 3 in Florence, Ala.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Beulah (Mayes'37) Huffard on Jan. 2 in Lebanon, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Kenneth R. Inabinett ('54) on Aug. 12, 2000, in Charleston, S.C.
Kay Jones, housekeeping supervisor for David Lipscomb Elementary School, died March 6. A daughter, Heidi Murray, son-in-law, Eric Murray, and granddaughter, Anna Murray survive.
Walter King ('39) died Dec. 22, 2001, Los Angeles, Calif. He is survived by wife, Anna, and daughters Helen Ann King and Donna Watson. A brother, Myron King (x'42), also survives.
Nellie G. Lemons, wife of Charles G. Lemons (x'40), died Jan. 10 in Albuquerque, N.M. Survivors in addition to her husband include a son, Charles, and granddaughters Tullie Jones, Rachel Hipple and Kellee Lemons of Tucson, Ariz. Several great-grandchildren also survive.
Mary Jo (Elam '48) Mangum died Dec. 15, 2001. Daughters Geni Mangum (x'79) and Joie (Mangum'81) McMeen, a son David Mangum ('85), and three grandchildren survive.
Anne (Hardison '41) Neil died Feb. 16, Nashville. Her husband, Robert G. "Bob" Neil ('29), survives her.
Ina (Brown x'33) Perret died Feb. 19 in Dickson, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Alfred Palmer Sr. ('49) on Feb. 13 in Katy, Texas.
Charles Boone Pigg (x'62) died Feb. 19 in Nashville. Survivors include his wife, Gail (Payne '61); a daughter, Tammy (Pigg '83, DLHS '79) Suggs; a grandson, Clint Suggs, and granddaughter, Haley Suggs.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Harold Savely ('50) on Jan. 8 in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Alyce (Terry x'46) Scobey died Dec. 19, 2001. Her daughters, Lynda Stone and Suzan (Scobey x'76) Putman, and son Richard Scobey (x'73), survive. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Monte Comer Shannon ('65, DLHS'61) on Nov. 29, 2001, in Quinlan, Texas. His wife, Linda, daughter, Stephanie, and son Brian, survive. His brothers, Robert ('75) and Bill ('67, DLHS '63), and sisters, Lucinda (Shannon x'72, DLHS '68) Bowen and Melissa (Shannon x'78) Gresham, also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of James Radford Sherrill (x'63) on Dec. 10, 2001, in Nashville.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Louise Sherrill ('31) on Jan. 23 in Nashville.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Barry Turney (x'57) on Jan. 6 in Killen, Ala.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Gayle (Turrentine x'62, DLHS '58) Reeves on Feb. 4, 2001, in Memphis, Tenn.
Guy Thomas Ward ('92, DLHS '87) died Jan. 17 in Lubbock, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Connie Ward, Lubbock; his parents, Ben and Susan Ward; and brothers, George and Taylor Ward (DLHS'91) of Nashville.
Dr. Dee Wilkinson, retired professor of education at Lipscomb University, died March 12. He was preceded in death by a son, Joel Wilkinson ('64). Survivors include his wife, Nell; son, Larry (x'67); daughter, Danelle (Wilkinson '68) Green; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Administration
Kimberly E. Chaudoin, assistant director of public relations, won a Council for Advancement and Support of Education 2002 Special Merit Award in the alumni relations projects category for the "Back to the Future: Homecoming 2001" brochure and postcard. G. David England, director of public relations, was a panelist on the topic, "Emergency Management: Policy, Procedures and Implementation," at the Tennessee College Public Relations Association''s spring conference in Nashville. He also served as moderator for a media panel presentation during the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association's presidents' meeting. Rob Mossack, director of academic advising and support services, attended the NACADA Region 3 Conference and has been selected to participate in the NACADA Leadership Mentor Program.
Beaman Library
Judy Butler, associate librarian, presided over the Nashville Library Club spring meeting at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Marie Byers, associate librarian, participated in a workshop on "Managing Teams" sponsored by the Nashville Area Library Association at Brentwood Public Library. David Howard, associate librarian, represented Lipscomb at the Tennessee Theological Library Association's spring meeting at Memphis Theological Seminary. He is currently serving as treasurer of the organization. Leah Hamrick, assistant librarian, and Eunice Wells, associate librarian, will attend the Innovative Users Group annual meeting in late April in Houston. Butler, Byers, Howard, and Hamrick attended the Tennessee Library Association's spring meeting at the Nashville Convention Center. Beaman Library will host the Christian College Librarians Annual Conference in May. Representatives from several colleges, schools of preaching and related organizations are expected to attend.
College of Arts and Humanities
Foreign Languages: Dr. Val Prill, associate professor and dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, attended the 2002 American Association for Higher Education's National Conference in Chicago, the National Association of Schools of Music in Dallas, and the Mid-Continent Consortium for International Education in Nashville. Dr. Kimberly Reed, associate professor and director of the study abroad program, attended the Modern Language Association conference in New Orleans.
History, Politics, and Philosophy: Dr. Tim Johnson, professor, reviewed a book titled "Uncommon Soldiers" for the online history journal "Historians of the Civil War Western Theatre." He also spoke at the Metro Archives on Civil War generals and their early experiences in the Mexican War.
College of Bible and Ministry
Dr. John Mark Hicks, professor, presented a paper entitled "The Problem of Evil in Early Stone-Campbell Perspective" at the Stone-Campbell Journal Conference in St. Louis; conducted weekend retreats for the Western Hills church of Christ elders and the Christian Student Center at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tenn.; and spoke at churches in Millington, Tenn., and Pittmann, N.J. His latest book, "Come to the Table: Revisioning the Lord's Supper" (Orange, Calif.: New Leaf Books, 2002), is scheduled to be released April 23. He also has an article in the multi-author work "The Stone-Campbell Movement and Evangelicalism" (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002) titled, "Faith, Baptism and Christian Experience: The Disciples and Baptists Part Company." Dr. Earl Lavender, associate professor and director of missions, led a group of eleven Lipscomb students on a weeklong ministry project with the Livingstone, Scotland, church of Christ. The students led a youth camp for teenagers while Lavender worked with the adults in Bible study and ministry planning. In May, he will travel to China to discuss the possibilities of a student exchange program with the Guangxi Normal University. Lavender and his wife, Rebecca, a sixth grade teacher at David Lipscomb Campus School, will lead a small group of students to Wuhan, China, in July and August to teach conversational English to students in the technical university. Dr. Michael Moss, professor and associate dean, attended the Evangelical Theological Society Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Meeting in Denver. In January he traveled to Greece to finalize plans for the Lipscomb in Greece program this May. Moss has a new book out titled "Lord, Sometimes I Don't Feel Saved: Studies in John's Epistles" published by Covenant Press.
College of Business
Dr. George Boulware, dean and professor, attended the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Regional Meeting in Hickory, N.C., and the Southern Business Administration Association in Orlando, Fla. Boulware served as accreditation consultant to Alabama State University, Montgomery, Ala., and Fairmont State College in Fairmont, W.Va. He has served as coordinator for the American Council on Education for Capstone Mortgage Company and Walt Disney World. Boulware and Dr. Steven Yoho, associate professor and director of MBA Studies, attended the 2001 Regional Entrepreneurship Education Forum sponsored by Vanderbilt University and The Coleman Foundation. Dr. Elaine Griffin, professor, participated in a medical mission trip to Guatemala, aided in a workshop to recruit medical missions volunteers held in Johnson City, Tenn., moved a hospital/clinic to the new Ezell clinic in Montellano, and has been volunteering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She presented the Lipscomb MBA program at the Tennessee Hospital Association Annual Convention at Opryland and attended the American College of Healthcare Executives workshop on Customer Satisfaction at the convention. Griffin also attended the ACBSP Regional Conference in Hickory, N.C., and presented a program on the impact and benefits of wellness programs in organizations at the regional conference of International Wire in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Dr. Randy Steger, professor, spoke at the 20th annual Medical Missions Seminar sponsored by International health Care Foundation in Dallas, and was also reelected to the board of directors of the Sales and Marketing Executive Club of Nashville.
Accounting: Dr. Jeff Mankin, assistant professor, was selected by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as a subject matter expert for the Uniform CPA Exam. He served as an item reviewer in the areas of managerial accounting and finance in a recent meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. Dr. Perry Moore, associate professor and director of MBA admissions, taught an "Update on Auditing Standards" at Lipscomb's "Updating the Professional Accountant" seminar series and attended the triennial meeting of Delta Mu Delta, a national honor society for business majors. He also attended the eighth annual mid-year meeting of the auditing section of the American Accounting Association in Orlando, the MBA Leadership Conference held on Amelia Island, and an accreditation workshop sponsored by the AACSB.
Management: Dr. Jeffery Houghton, assistant professor, presented a paper entitled, "The Revised Self-Leadership Questionnaire: Testing a Hierarchical Factor Structure for Self-Leadership," at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Management Association, New Orleans. Houghton and Dr. Steven Yoho presented a paper titled, "Toward a Contingency Model of Leadership and Follower Empowerment: When Should Self-Leadership Be Encouraged?" at the Ninth Annual Conference of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas.
College of Education and Professional Studies
Communication: Dr. Jimmy McCollum, assistant professor and chair, spoke on "Effective Communication Skills for Auditors" to the Nashville chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. He also took two students to the 16th annual Southeast Journalism Conference at Austin Peay State University. Dr. Paul Prill, professor and director of the Honors Program, served as the program developer for the Tennessee State Honors Conference held at Fisk University. In addition, he sponsored two student presentations at the conference. Blake Anderton, an engineering major, presented a paper on rocket thrust stand design, and Megan Kiraly, a biology major, presented a paper on ethical issues in genetic engineering. Dr. Ken Schott, professor, along with several public relations students, attended the Public Relations Society of America National Conference in Atlanta.
Education: Candice McQueen, instructor, presented research entitled "Technology in Pre-Service Teacher Education: The Shift from Isolated Skills to Seamless Integration" at the Association of Christian Educators for Professional Preparation Conference held at Oklahoma Christian University. Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, director of graduate education, spoke on "Education: A Life-Long Process Which Includes Change" for the Tennessee Correction Association workshop. She also presided over a session for the annual meeting of the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools in New Orleans.
Family and Consumer Sciences: Nancy Hunt, assistant professor, Lynn Henderson, adjunct, and Dr. Autumn Marshall, assistant professor, attended the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition in St. Louis.
Kinesiology: Dr. Kent Johnson, professor and chair, published an article titled "Ephedra and Ma Huang Consumption: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?" in the October 2001 issue of the Strength and Conditioning Journal. He also published a paper on ephedrine use in sports and athletics titled "Are You Getting More Than You Bargained For?" in the Winter 2001 issue of the Olympic Coach. Johnson presented a paper at the national meeting of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, in San Diego, titled "Ephedrine Use in Dietary Supplements: Is There Cause for Alarm?" Johnson recently received a sabbatical for the 2002-2003 academic year.
Social Work and Sociology: Hazel Arthur, assistant professor and chair, attended the annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education.
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Biology: Dr. Jon Lowrance, associate professor and chair, has been chosen as the Microbiology Section Editor for the Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science. His responsibilities will include reviewing manuscripts that are submitted to the journal for publication and the selection of other microbiologists to assist in the review process.
Physics and Engineering: Dr. Alan Bradshaw, assistant professor of physics, co-authored two articles for the Annals of Biomedical Engineering. The first was on "A spatial filtering approach for comparison of the forward and inverse problems of electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography" and the second was "A spatial filtering approach for evaluation of the surface Laplacian of electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography." Another article on "Volume conductor effects on the spatial resolution of magnetic fields and electric potentials from gastrointestinal electrical activity" was published in Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing. He has also coauthored papers for two conferences: "Noninvasive detection of ischemic bowel using a SQUID magnetometer" for the 2002 German National Surgical Conference, and "Spatiotemporal biomagnetic characterization of intestinal ischemia" for the XVIII International Symposium on Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Dr. Becky Tallon, assistant professor, attended the Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education. Tallon and Jon Fouss, instructor, co-chaired the Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges: Southeastern Section, hosted by Lipscomb University. Tallon is secretary of the CCSC:SE again this year.
School of Fine and Performing Arts
Music: Dr. Larry Griffith, professor, attended the Southern Division Convention of the American Choral Directors Association in Charlotte, N.C.; adjudicated the Mississippi State High School Choral Ratings Festival; and took the A Cappella Singers on an eight-day tour of the West Coast, including performances in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Ventura, Malibu, Bakersfield, San Jose and Fresno. Dr. Jerome Reed, professor, performed Ives Concord Sonata at East Tennessee State University; Conservatoire Royal de Musique in Brussels, Belgium; and at Conservatoire Royal de Musique in Mons, Belgium. He also performed trios by Beethoven and Brahms on the university's Faculty and Friends Series; two recitals in Montevideo, Uruguay, with soprano Carmen Diaz-Walker; and Sonata for violin and piano by Lipscomb alumnus Michael Slayton at Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University. Reed gave a lecture on Bach's Goldberg Variations at Greater Nashville Unitarian Church and judged the Tennessee State Music Teachers Association auditions.
Theatre: Dr. Larry Brown, professor, created academic web sites at larryavisbrown.homestead.com on mythology and theater, with notes on the following works: Ovid's Metamorphoses, The Mahabharata, King Lear and The Duchess of Malfi.
