About Lipscomb
Dr. Terry Briley, professor of Bible, has been appointed dean of the College of Bible and Ministry at Lipscomb University, Provost Craig Bledsoe announced.Briley succeeds Dr. Gary Holloway, who recently completed a five-year term as dean and expressed the desire to focus on his role with Lipscomb's Center for Spiritual Renewal and teaching, Bledsoe said.
"Dr. Briley has served very effectively as president of the Faculty Senate Council and is the only person to serve in that role for three years. The skills he has demonstrated in leading the faculty will be valuable in leading the College of Bible and Ministry," Bledsoe said.
"One of our goals for the College of Bible and Ministry is to continue to develop our orientation toward service and missions. Dr. Briley has the ability to represent the college throughout the church of Christ community and to help achieve these goals," Bledsoe said.
President Steve Flatt noted that Briley is a "recognized scholar and respected preacher," but that his most important quality is a "humble heart that loves and serves the Lord."
"He and I agree on the direction the College of Bible and Ministry should grow, including the ever-increasing emphases on ministry and missions, the highest quality of daily Bible classes for our entire student body, enhancing relationships with churches throughout the country and finding creative ways to serve them, and interfacing strongly with our Center for Spiritual Renewal.
"We want Lipscomb to be a catalyst in edifying churches and helping churches work together to accomplish the Great Commission and Christ's purposes in this world," Flatt said.
Briley said he was honored to be chosen but humbled because of the quality of the faculty in the College of Bible and Ministry. "I think we have great students, a great faculty, and great opportunities in front of us," he said.
Those opportunities include expanding the missions program and extending services to churches. But the foremost opportunity is helping students who are enrolled in the university during a critical time for personal faith development.
"Our focus is on helping students understand what scripture says, and understand how to study scripture on their own and how to relate that to life. Our interest is in drawing our students closer to the Bible and to God," he said.
"We are very interested in the growth of our students and helping them become strong disciples themselves in addition to becoming academically trained in certain knowledge and skills necessary for ministry," Briley said.
The College of Bible and Ministry offers the undergraduate major in Bible with six concentrations -- Bible, biblical languages, children's ministry, missions, preaching and youth ministry. The master of arts and master of divinity are offered at the graduate level.
All regularly enrolled students at Lipscomb attend a Bible class and chapel or University Bible each day their classes meet.
The college has been the fastest growing of Lipscomb's five academic colleges for several years, growing from 56 undergraduate majors in 1994 to 212 last fall. Graduate enrollment was a record 115 last fall and another record is expected this year.
Reasons for the numerical growth, Briley said, include good programs, the recruitment and development of a strong faculty by Holloway and former Bible department chairs Dr. Mac Lynn and Dr. Mike Moss, and aggressive student recruiting by Moss, now associate dean of the college.
Briley said he wants to work with churches so the growth will continue -- not just in numbers, but in impact.
"I'm committed to strengthening our ties to the churches and their confidence in our College of Bible and Ministry. I believe I have a strong relationship with the administration because of my experience as president of the Faculty Senate Council, and I have been encouraged by the response to my selection as dean from a broad spectrum of churches, so I hope we can help the college grow even more," Briley said.
Bledsoe expressed appreciation for Holloway's work as the college's first dean.
"Gary did a great job. He is largely responsible for the faculty we now have in place. They may be young and there may not be a lot of big names among them, but I believe they are the finest Bible faculty among universities associated with the churches of Christ. His decision to leave his role as dean has everything to do with pursuing his interest in the Center for Spiritual Renewal," Bledsoe said.
Briley earned his bachelor of arts in biblical studies from Lipscomb in 1978, and later earned the master of philosophy and doctor of philosophy from Hebrew Union College. He was appointed instructor in Bible in 1986, assistant professor in 1990, associate professor in 1996, and was promoted to full professor earlier this year. He was selected as an Outstanding Teacher in 1996 and 2001. He also serves as a preaching minister at Natchez Trace church of Christ in Nashville.
Briley is co-editor for College Press's Old Testament Commentary Series, and authored the first volume of a two-volume set on Isaiah in that series. He is writing the second volume. He has also been involved in mission work in Brazil the past eight years, and helped establish a new mission team, about half of which is comprised of Lipscomb graduates, in Porto Allegre this summer.
He and his wife, Teri, have two children, Nathan and Daniel.
MBA program to offer day classes
Building on the success of its first two-plus years in operation, Lipscomb University''s master of business administration program will begin offering day classes this fall.
The program will offer the eight required core courses during the day, in addition to the current program that offers core and concentration courses at night, said Dr. Steven Yoho, director of MBA studies at Lipscomb.
"There is only one day program in the city, Vanderbilt, and we believe our offerings are different enough from theirs that our day program will be an attractive addition to the marketplace," Yoho said.
"Admissions are up at top-tier graduate schools across the nation. With our distinctive Christian approach to education and current economic conditions, we believe there's a strong market for day classes at our price point," Yoho said.
Tuition this fall will be $520 per credit hour, which includes books, materials and parking fees.
Lipscomb began its nighttime MBA program in fall 1999 expecting 30 students to enroll, but enrolled more than 50 during the program's first fall sessions. More than 80 were enrolled during spring semester in one of the program's five concentrations: accounting, financial services, healthcare management, non-profit management, and leadership, Yoho said.
Because of the program's unique calendar, students entering with the appropriate prerequisites may complete the degree in a calendar year attending full time. Others may complete the program as quickly as 18 months. More than 50 students have earned MBA degrees from Lipscomb.
Persons interested in more information about the program should contact Dr. Perry G. Moore, director of MBA Admissions, at 269-1833, 800-333-4358, ext. 1833, or by e-mail at perry.moore@lipscomb.edu.
Journalism concentration added to communication program
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
Students interested in entering the communication field will soon have an additional academic opportunity. Beginning this fall the Department of Communication, which is housed in the College of Education and Professional Studies, will offer a communication major with a journalism concentration.
"Lipscomb was founded by a journalist (David Lipscomb was editor of Gospel Advocate). It seemed like a natural fit. With a market like Nashville there are many opportunities for good writers. Journalism doesn''t just mean working for a daily newspaper. A good writer can be used anywhere," said Dr. Jimmy McCollum, assistant professor of communication and department chair.
"Also, as journalism is often criticized for its lack of ethics, there is a need for more Christian journalists out there."
McCollum said the program was structured based on other quality collegiate programs as well as standards set by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
To earn the bachelor of arts degree in this concentration, students must complete 38 hours. McCollum said several new courses were added to the existing offerings including media history, media law, media ethics and practicum in journalism, which involves working for Lipscomb's student newspaper, The Babbler. Other courses required include "Graphics for Non-Art Majors," "Rhetorical Criticism of Media Messages," "Mass Communication," "Communication Research," "Introduction to Journalism I and II" and "Introduction to Broadcast Journalism." Students also have the option to choose several electives related to the field of journalism.
Another component of the program is a required internship. McCollum said he regularly receives calls from businesses in the area seeking interns.
"We're proud of what we've developed and think it will really benefit the students. We've gotten positive feedback from current and prospective students," said McCollum.
McCollum said the addition of the journalism program has already kept one student from transfering to another university.
Junior Katera Bolander was set to transfer to a university with an established journalism program when she learned that a journalism major would be offered at Lipscomb beginning this fall.
"I wanted to be the first one to sign the major/minor form as a journalism major. I am really glad that Lipscomb is offering this program. Communication is such an important aspect in this world," she said.
"I'm glad I will get to stay in Nashville at a Christian liberal arts university. I've really liked my professors here and I have a lot of friends at Lipscomb."
In addition to the newly crafted major, McCollum said other programs have been planned to offer students learning opportunities. A student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists began in April 2001, when the chapter was granted provisional status. McCollum said the Lipscomb program is on target to achieve full chapter status in Spring 2003. The Lipscomb program would be Tennessee's first private university with an active SPJ chapter. Also, in June the communication department offered its first Scholastic Journalism Workshop for high school students and advisors. Sessions were designed as enrichment opportunities.
One goal of the Lipscomb program is to have a positive influence on the journalism profession.
"As a service-oriented college (College of Education and Professional Studies), we are always seeking to enhance the community. The Journalism major is a direct result of those efforts. To have Christian journalists modeling stronger values, higher ethical standards, and better character is a step toward a stronger public community. This decision will have long-term positive impacts on our students and society," said Jim Thomas, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies.
"Dr. McCollum is a wonderful role model of the Christian journalist. I have great trust in his ability and desire to lead this program. His skills are excellent and he is a strong, dedicated Christian. He is exactly what we needed."
For more information, contact McCollum at 269.5788 or 800.333.4358, ext. 5788 or e-mail Jimmy.McCollum@lipscomb.edu.
More than 215 earn degrees at spring commencement
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| Way to go! Melissa Ottenlips, of St. Louis, Mo., and Maurice Miller, of Lisle, Ill., celebrate the completion of May commencement exercises and receiving their diplomas. --Leigh Hosek |
Master of Divinity: Daniel Hastings Fletcher, Barclay Taylor Key.
Master of Education: Katherine Taylor Alford, Anita Annette Covington, Aimee Olsen Farley, Paul Steven Morrow.
Bachelor of Arts: William-Allen Brown Adcock, Anna Lee Huber Aycock, summa cum laude; Pauline Virginia Webb Bailey, cum laude; Katherine Maureen Baker, magna cum laude; Bonnie Catherine Balthrop, cum laude; Wesley Douglas Bender; Catherine Elizabeth Best; Amanda Suzanne Bibb; Kyle Henry Boyce, cum laude; Brice Douglas Burchard; Brandon Eugene Burns, cum laude; Elizabeth Brittainy Burton, cum laude; Elizabeth E. Caldwell; Emily Catherine Choate, magna cum laude (honors program); Kerri Lynn Clark; Christina Marie Clements, cum laude; Amber Catherine Coggin, cum laude; Wendi Le Colgan; Adam Latham Copeland, summa cum laude; Amanda Leigh Corn, summa cum laude;
William Timothy Costello, magna cum laude; Samuel John Crutcher, magna cum laude; Robert Todd Cyphers; Amanda Kay Davis, summa cum laude; Darci Allisun DeLong, cum laude; Joseph Luke Dunkleman, cum laude; Christi Gail Getzen, magna cum laude; Timothy Edward Grant; Joshua Ray Hanauer; Julia Ranz Hanauer, summa cum laude; Meridy Jane Harless, cum laude; Rebecca Lynn Haupt, magna cum laude; Stacey DeLaney Henry; Beth Ann Herndon, cum laude; Matthew Ray Hollman, cum laude; Candace Roberta Hull, magna cum laude;
Jennifer L. Hyest, magna cum laude; Robert William Ingram, summa cum laude; Hannah Rosaire Jirak, summa cum laude; Joanna Lee Kopp; Andrew Linton Little; James William Logue, cum laude; Jennifer Jane Luethke; Miriam Rebekah Martin; Kacy Michael Maxwell, magna cum laude; Sean Shelton McAfee, cum laude; James Nathan McClanahan, summa cum laude; James Richard McGregor Jr., magna cum laude; April Dawn McKinney; Carol Marlene McMahon; M. Rebecca H. Messner; Mary Brooke Milam; Maurice Tearle Miller; Meriam Waldron Miller; Rachel Dawn Mosley, magna cum laude; Wesley Bryant Mullins, summa cum laude; Cristian Remus Onofrei, cum laude; Aloice Obunga Orodo, magna cum laude;
Melissa Maureen Ottenlips, cum laude; John Robert Parker; Paula Annette Pope; Lisa Anne Porter; Laura Ellen Posey; Jennifer Leslie Reed; Natalia Julieta Santiago Piña; Ronald Carl Sarver; David Hooper Scott, summa cum laude (honors program); Anastasia Estelle Shalvoy, cum laude; Rachel Michelle Sizemore; Lisa Blair Sloan, magna cum laude;
Timothy Bennett Smith; Zachary A. Smith; Elizabeth Dianne Snow; Barbara Lee Sparks; Travis Wayne Stanley, cum laude; Jessica Rose Starnes; Laura Elizabeth Stubblefield; Forrest Dean Tays, magna cum laude; Joy S. Thurmon; Ben Franklin Trotter III, summa cum laude; Walter Kyle Turner, cum laude; William Keith Turner; Melina Krista Tzanetos, cum laude; Inga Valova; Victoria V. Voischeva; Carolee Martin Wells, cum laude; Megan Rae Williams, cum laude; Amanda Leigh Wilson.
Bachelor of Science: Mark Alexander Adams, magna cum laude; Sonya Ranae Anderson; Tiffany Leigh Andrews, magna cum laude; Lisa Marie Aven, magna cum laude; Cristal Belew Beasley, cum laude; Wendy Davis Beasley; Joshua Robert Belville; Charyl Lynn Bersuder; Aaron Kyle Blankenship, summa cum laude; Jocelyn Anne Booton, magna cum laude (honors program); Moriah Paige Bowers; Catherine Melissa Braun, magna cum laude; Lindsey Renee Bush; Warner Capps; Elizabeth Charlene Butler; Mindy Leigh Butler; Cristie Ann Chadwick; Sara Elizabeth Church; Bruce Edward Clark; Jason Dewain Cochran; Kimberly Joyce Collins, cum laude; Thomas Wesley Collins; ; Kristen Ashley Cover, summa cum laude; Aubrey Michael Delk, magna cum laude; Peter Edwin Deming; Kelli Cathey Dobbins; Scott Gregory Dunn; Richard S. Dyer; William Craig Eason II, cum laude; Mary Ruth East, magna cum laude;
Paige Leann Edwards, magna cum laude; Paul Henry Edwards; Margaret Renae Florida; Kamique Latrice Fly, magna cum laude; Russell Harding Gentry III, cum laude; Dallas Dan George; Virginia Kleinschmidt Glavin, cum laude; Benjamin Joseph Grice, magna cum laude; Alicia Nicole Griffith; Erica Gayle Grotheer; Katherine Ann Hartigan, magna cum laude; Kathryn Olivia Hatchett, cum laude; Billie Atkinson Hawley, cum laude; Emily Jo Herndon; Eric Chesley Hill; Kathryn Hillis Hutcherson; Leanne Elizabeth Jablonski, summa cum laude;
James David Jacobs II, cum laude; Whitney Caldwell Johnson, cum laude; Carrie Allison Jones; Kevin Clay Jones; Petr Jordan, summa cum laude; Kelly Ann Kerns; Leslie Marie King, summa cum laude; Stacey Marie Klemm; Keri Elizabeth Knowles; Jeffrey Ray Lambert; Rachel Elisabeth Land; Mary Ellen Langham, cum laude; Sarah Elizabeth Lavender, magna cum laude; Mary Rachel Lee; Amanda Diane Lewis, cum laude; Leslie Jean-Ann Lewis; Lori Ann Longhurst, cum laude;
Phillip Scott Longwith; Reuben John Mason; Stephanie Brooke Mayo; Melissa J. McGuire; James Darrell McKinnon; Jodi Renee McLaughlin; Roger Dean McMurtry; Bethany Gayle McTee, cum laude; Marci Beth Minton; Amy Rebekah Mitchell; Rebecca Elizabeth Mitchell, cum laude; Amanda Lynn Moeggenborg, summa cum laude; Elizabeth Grace Moffat, summa cum laude; Phil C. Morris; Frederick Jay Nelson; Timothy S. Newman; Jennifer Lee Norman, cum laude; Alvin Nunley IV;
Jason Donald Orr; Shannon Nikolaus Ott; Tina Michelle Penuel; Tyree Marlowe Peters; Christy Lynn Pettes, cum laude; Brooklyn Radtke, summa cum laude; Amanda Carole Ramsey; Leslie Mashea Richards, magna cum laude; Leann Elaine Rogers, cum laude; Adam Allen Rush, summa cum laude; Mony Mary Sam; Jennifer Lynn Scyoc, magna cum laude; Christi Sue Sims, summa cum laude; Shelley Jane Sims, summa cum laude; Lindsay Michelle Sloss; Elliott Jeremy Spray; Erin Lyn Staal, magna cum laude; Sybil Dianne Staley; Angela Beth Starling, summa cum laude;
Julie Kay Steele, magna cum laude; Andrea Nicole Stephens; Susan Annette Stillwell; Daniel Patrick Stone, summa cum laude; Diane Mary Sumner; Holly Dollinda Sutton; Leslie Katherine Sylva; Lori Beth Taylor, cum laude; Donald Leo Tidwell II; Andrea Dawn VanDyke, cum laude; Jeremiah J. Wakefield, cum laude; Kimberly Richelle Wear; Cynthia Joy White; Rodney Wayne Whiteside; Melanie Dianne Wimberley; Susan Carol Woodard, summa cum laude.
McKelvey ‘retires'' to new work with spiritual renewal center
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| Carl McKelvey visits with his son, Carl III (left) and Jon Shoulders, assistant dean of campus life (right), following the April 29 dinner. |
The old Beatles song may sum it up best: "I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello."
After 44 years as a full-time faculty member and administrator, Dr. Carl McKelvey retired in May. "Retired" in this case is a relative term: while leaving his full-time responsibilities, he has taken on a new role as director of Lipscomb's Center for Spiritual Renewal, fulfilling a long-held dream.
In an evening of remembrance and roast on April 29 hosted by President and Mrs. Steve Flatt, more than 350 gathered to honor McKelvey for his years of service. The program included a video tribute compiled by longtime associate Jonathan Seamon, and reflections from family, colleagues and friends including Steve Davidson, Patty Dugger, Lloyd McKelvey, Chancellor Harold Hazelip, Sarah Keith Gamble, Scott McDowell, Harry Hix and President-emeritus Willard Collins.
"Carl and I have had a long tenure together," Collins said. "There were some things I knew when I asked him to be vice president. I knew, first of all, that Carl McKelvey could be trusted. My experience through the years has proven it even more."
Collins, who became president during a period of financial instability at the college, said he chose McKelvey for the vice presidency, in part, because of the organizational skills he displayed as attendance chairman for the Collins-Craig Auditorium Meeting in 1962. The meeting, which opened Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, attracted crowds so large many had to be turned away.
"I knew he was a man who could produce, and at Lipscomb [in 1977], it was produce or close," Collins said.
"I knew we had to have students. So I said, ‘Carl, come with me as vice president, get the students, and help me save the school.' He went to work and by 1982 ... we had an all-time record enrollment of 2,282. Carl McKelvey was saving Lipscomb. Our vice president had knocked a home run," Collins said.
Hazelip, who succeeded Collins in 1986, noted that McKelvey is a man of loyalty and integrity and the best among the administration at building consensus.
"It's a wonderful thing to be working in a close relationship with someone who bears heavy responsibility and to know that he is genuine all the way through," Hazelip said.
"I doubt the adage that an institution is but the elongated shadow of one man, but I believe there's truth there -- that every institution is but the elongated shadow of a very few individuals, who have with consistency and longevity made the institution what it is.
"Whatever happens to Lipscomb in the next several decades will reflect, strongly in the background, the very long shadow of Carl McKelvey," Hazelip said.
President Flatt has been associated with McKelvey since Flatt's days as a student at Lipscomb, a relationship both describe as similar to father-son as much as colleague.
"He has had the greatest influence in my life of anyone outside my immediate family," Flatt said.
"We all agree that he is a man of tremendous wisdom. He is able to boil down to the essence of any matter. When he speaks, we listen. To this day, if I can go to any single source of advice about a truly important decision, particularly one that deals with the spiritual, I go to Carl McKelvey.
"He has a deep and abiding love for the Lord and he certainly does love people. As was stated earlier, his shadow will be long and his influence will never be forgotten," Flatt said.
McKelvey credited his involvement with Lipscomb to the second-greatest influence in his life -- after his father -- Dr. Joe Sanders.
"He brought me out here in the spring of '49, showed me around, and I came to school right here. I've spent 48 years of my life on this campus," he said.
"Joe Sanders was a powerful influence. As a matter of fact, he's the one who brought me back to be a teacher in the Department of Religious Education, later on [the Department of] Bible. He introduced me to brother Collins, who became the third major influence in my life. As he said, we have shared so many things."
To an audience comprised largely of personal family, Vultee family, and Lipscomb family, McKelvey said "I thank you from the bottom of my heart," pausing at each word for emphasis.
He said the question he has been most frequently asked is how he will make it after all the years at Lipscomb as a teacher and administrator -- 100 board meetings, 113 graduations.
"I say I think I'll make it fine. Now, it may hit me later, but the excitement of my new work (see page 9), the new challenge, is there," McKelvey said.
"I'm grateful for all the opportunities I've had at this school. I think every year I've had a different job description. I've never been able to say ‘I'm tired of it' because the work is always new, always good. I thank all the people who have touched my life and helped me so much -- these three [presidents] on stage have done that.
"But I'm most thankful to God. He took me in my sin and gave me hope in Christ Jesus. Whatever abilities I've had and whatever abilities I've been able to use, they came from Him and I hope I've used them for the common good," McKelvey said.
He said he would take the advice of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3: 12-14 and strive to keep working toward becoming all God would have him to be, forgetting the past and looking forward to what is ahead.
"That's my goal, and I thank you," he said.
McKelvey, 71, was a promising musician upon graduating from Nashville's Isaac Litton High School in 1949, having achieved the honor of first-chair trumpet soloist in All-State Band that year.
He enrolled at Lipscomb on a music scholarship, but because of his interest in preaching, majored in speech while minoring in history and music. He graduated in 1953, earned his master's degree in religious education from Scarritt College in 1958 and the Ed.D. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's School of Religious Education in 1969.
He began preaching while still a student. After graduating from Lipscomb, he preached in Pickens County, Ala., for a year before moving to the Scottsboro church in Ashland City, Tenn. He became education director for the Vultee church in Nashville in 1956, beginning an association that continues today. McKelvey now serves the church as an elder.
He was appointed instructor in religious education at Lipscomb in 1958, assistant professor in 1961, and associate professor in 1969. President Athens Clay Pullias appointed him dean of men in 1970 and dean of students in 1971. In 1977, President Collins appointed him vice president for campus affairs, and President Hazelip appointed him senior vice president in 1992 and executive vice president/administration in 1994.
Coggin, Metcalf added to Board of Trustees
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Gerald Coggin, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Countess Bond Metcalf, Nashville, were appointed to four-year terms on the board.
"Gerald and Countess are two excellent additions to the Lipscomb Board of Trustees," said university President Stephen F. Flatt. "Gerald is a Lipscomb alumnus and Countess has served on our faculty, so both have a first-hand awareness of the mission and quality of the school. They are enthusiastic about the vision for the future and are committed to helping us make that vision a reality."
Coggin is corporate vice president for governmental, rehabilitative and investor relations for National HealthCare Corp., Murfreesboro, Tenn. He is responsible for oversight of the company''s managed care subacute and rehab programs, and for investor and public relations. He and his wife, Joanne, attend North Boulevard church of Christ, where Coggin serves as an elder.
He earned the bachelor of arts from Lipscomb in 1973, the certificate in nursing home administration from George Washington University in 1974, and the master of public health from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1977.
Metcalf, a Brownsville, Tenn., native, was employed for more than 30 years by the New York City Department of Human Resources Administration, where she was involved in a broad range of experiences from program management to individual counseling. She coordinated programs which targeted indigent and homeless families, substance abusers, adults in need of protective services, at-risk children, multi-problem families, and individuals confined to nursing home facilities. Upon her retirement in 1993, she was director for the Teenage Service Act Program.
She was a member of the Lipscomb University faculty for three years beginning in 1996 in the Department of Social Work and Sociology, and has been active in the Inner City Mentorship Program. She holds a bachelor of science from Tennessee State University and the master of social work from Hunter College of The City University of New York.
Metcalf and her husband, Fred, attend Schrader Lane church of Christ, where hef is an elder.
Members are elected to four-year terms on the Board of Trustees at Lipscomb, and may serve as many as three consecutive terms.
First engineering grads head to Harvard, Vanderbilt
--G. David England
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Petr Jordan, of the Czech Republic, earned the first degree in computer engineering. Mark Adams, of Melber, Ky., earned the first engineering mechanics degree.
But the real excitement has been generated by the opportunities facing the two graduates.
Jordan has been accepted to Harvard University''s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where he will pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. His all-expenses-paid enrollment in Harvard has been deferred a year, however, to allow Jordan to pursue additional research with Lipscomb's Dr. Alan Bradshaw.
Adams has been awarded a research assistantship for the graduate program in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, where he plans to pursue a master's degree in mechanical engineering. His award also includes full tuition and living expenses.
"I think this demonstrates that we have already planned a strong program, and we expect this to continue," said Ralph Butler, chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering and acting chair of the Department of Computing and Information Systems.
"It shows the strength of our faculty and the depth of planning that has gone into originating this program. Obviously both of these are very good students, and this shows we've done a good job of getting them ready to go into these areas," Butler said.
Graduating the two students allows the program to proceed with the process of obtaining professional accreditation by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology, which will begin with a self-study later this year.
Jordan has been working with Lipscomb's Bradshaw in biophysics research at Vanderbilt University.
"Petr proved himself adept in all aspects of our research program. He not only helped to improve our data acquisition and analysis system, but also participated in experiments, even to the conclusion of authoring a manuscript to be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal," Bradshaw said.
Bradshaw and his collaborators have been researching ways to diagnose stomach disorders non-invasively by analyzing disruptions in the stomach's magnetic field. Jordan's senior project was to design an active-feedback noise cancellation system that would allow recording of biomagnetic signals in unshielded environments.
"This technology will substantially advance our research program, as it will allow us to move our measurements from the laboratory's magnetically shielded room into the clinical environment where we can study critically ill patients. Petr has excelled in all aspects of this design project," Bradshaw said.
After another year of research under Bradshaw's direction, Jordan will enroll at Harvard. Because of the close relationship between Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jordan will be permitted to take classes and participate in research at either location, and will continue to pursue medical research, Jordan said.
Adams will work with a robotics research group in motion-sensitive responses and robotic power sources at Vanderbilt, Butler said.
"While at Lipscomb, Mark built an exemplary academic record. His senior project in engineering mechanics involved the design and construction of a wind tunnel that will be used as a laboratory instruction tool for several classes," Butler said.
Jordan said he stayed at Lipscomb instead of transferring to another school when it became clear that the university would begin its degree program in engineering.
"Looking back, it was one of the wisest decisions I've ever made. I was given one-on-one attention in many of my classes with highly qualified scientists … I am convinced that I would not gain this much during a single year at any other institution.
"During my senior year, I kept wondering if top graduate programs will recognize Lipscomb's engineering degree as an adequate preparation for their own graduate programs. I do not have these doubts anymore, as I've been admitted to graduate programs in electrical engineering at Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Vanderbilt," Jordan said.
For full information about the engineering program at Lipscomb, contact Butler at ralph.butler@lipscomb.edu or call 615.279.5718 or 800.333.4358, ext. 5718.
Ackerman to lead Computer Center operations
Lipscomb University has appointed David Ackerman as chief information officer, said Danny Taylor, vice president of financial affairs.
Ackerman, 41, is responsible for overseeing the data center, which includes all administrative computing, hardware, software, support for academic computing, telephones throughout the campus and audio/visual.
"David has many talents to offer Lipscomb but some of his best are his exceptional leadership and managerial skills and his attention to excellence in customer service," said Taylor. "His servant attitude and his leadership capabilities are going to move us to another level in the information systems area.
"He is very mission and stewardship oriented and spends time every year going on a mission trip. He carries that servant attitude with him in his business life as well. He is someone with great skills, great attitude and great leadership ability who is going to position us for great things in the upcoming years.
"The first thing that we want to do is improve the relationship between the IS area and the campus community. We want to have an attitude of service first and I think under David''s leadership we are going to see the computer center be a more proactive area of the university," Taylor said.
Lipscomb's Christian mission was a big draw for Ackerman when he applied for his position.
"From my junior year in high school on I went to Christian schools and I learned a lot -- not just how to do what I do professionally but also how to live, what rules to follow and the ethics and principles that you live by," said Ackerman.
"When I applied to work at Lipscomb University I was hoping for a job where I could apply my work skills to a Christian environment. And it seems that we have had a match."
Ackerman said one of the biggest things they are working on right now is putting a plan in place to make the entire campus wireless over the next two to four years.
"Some buildings already are and it just makes sense to go wireless in buildings that are in need of rewiring. It will end up being a much more stable and easily maintainable system and aid the campus in its goal of becoming completely wireless," he said.
Ackerman has a bachelor's degree in computer science from Freed-Hardeman University and a master's in computer science from Vanderbilt University. His professional background includes working in an IBM marketing division, going into business for himself as a consultant, being an information technologies director, and working in consulting positions for three companies.
He and his wife, Donna, have three children: Rachel, 7; Sam, 5; and Stephen ,17 months.
More than 300 participate in summer mission projects
More than 300 Lipscomb University students, faculty and staff are involved in international and domestic missions this summer.
More than 100 are participating in university-sponsored missions overseas, including new works in China and Croatia, said Earl Lavender, director of missions at Lipscomb.
Another group of more than 100 are participating through their home congregations or non-Lipscomb mission efforts, plus a large number involved in domestic mission efforts such as Camp Shiloh in New York, Kids Across America, and more. Not included are students who serve as interns in churches throughout the United States, Lavender said.
"We are sending groups or individuals to Albania; two groups to Brazil; Brisbane and Perth, Australia; China; Varazdin, Croatia; two groups to Britain; Kiev, Ukraine; Lima, Peru; Moshi, Tanzania; and Thailand," Lavender said.
The number also includes eight students who are part of the "LAMP" program -- Lipscomb Apprentice Missionary Program, who are dedicating larger time periods -- from three to six months -- to mission work. Nearly 40 students have participated in this program since its beginning three years ago.
More than 200 students participated in spring break trips, a number that increased from the previous year despite the world events of recent months.
The students worked in seven foreign countries and at four sites in the United States during spring break, Lavender said, including a group of 60 students who worked at the City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico.
"Initially, we had a lot of calls from concerned parents, so we expected a drop off from previous years. But we''ve had an increase in interest because of the questions raised by Sept. 11. Instead of fear, students are more passionate about being involved in important things," Lavender said.
Students worked with medical missions, orphanages and the homeless, on construction projects, in ministry projects with small churches, and Habitat for Humanity, among other projects, Lavender said.
"What we're trying to do in our mission program at Lipscomb is to say that life is not about success in business. It's about being faithful servants of God.
"So we're placing a greater emphasis on such activities as medical missions. A group will spend the summer digging wells. These activities are not to the exclusion of preaching, but do illustrate that everyone can be involved in ministry. We have a wider spread of students participating from across all disciplines, not just more ministry students. That's exciting to me," Lavender said.
Lipscomb loses three beloved former faculty members
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Dr. Carroll Ellis, 83, former chair of the department of communication, died of heart failure at his home June 7. Henry O. "Buddy" Arnold, 77, retired professor of music and drama, died June 14 following a heart attack. Both men were members of the "Lipscomb Legends" class of 1998.
Dr. Marvin Nikolaus, 70, retired professor of mathematics, died March 24 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
"These three individuals were the epitome of the Christian gentleman," said President Steve Flatt. "Each had a unique and sparkling personality, but all three shared a great love for the Lord, for people, and for Lipscomb."
A native of Booneville, Miss., Dr. Ellis taught speech at Lipscomb from 1949-89 and served as chair of the Department of Speech, now the Department of Communication from 1954 until 1984, leading the department and its debate program to national prominence.
He began preaching while still a high school student and served churches in Texas and Louisiana, and five congregations in Nashville – Waverly Belmont, Brookmeade, Otter Creek and Chapel Avenue, which he was serving at the time of his death.
Dr. Ellis is survived by a daughter, Mufti Phillips, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sons, Carroll Brooks Ellis, Dallas, and Bernie W. Ellis, Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Frances Bauman; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carroll B. Ellis Symposium on Restoration Preaching at Lipscomb.
Marlin Connelly, retired professor of communication at Lipscomb and Dr. Ellis''s successor as department chair, said he chose to attend Lipscomb because of the influence of Dr. Ellis. He described his mentor as a person of people, perception, and projects, passionate for teaching and for the church, and always positive.
"He loved his students and he showed it by working for them to be able to get into graduate school. I don't know of any other man in the country [in his position] who had so many of his students who graduated with the B.A. to go on to graduate school and get their Ph.D.s," Connelly said.
"He turned out department chairs, and deans, and college and university presidents. They're a part of the train which he has left as he walked through Lipscomb," he said.
He called Dr. Ellis "a Renaissance man" who loved to read, to travel, and to learn things he could use in his sermons.
"He was my buddy and my friend, and I'll miss him," Connelly said.
Mr. Arnold, a native of Richmond, Va., taught at Lipscomb from 1948-68 and from 1978-89, when he retired as professor of music and drama. During his first tenure, he taught music history and appreciation, and directed the Choristers, A Cappella Singers, Men's Chorus, and chapel singing. Upon his return to Lipscomb, he focused his efforts on the university's drama program and leading chapel singing each day.
He served as worship leader at Otter Creek church of Christ for more than 30 years, and directed or performed frequently in university and community theater presentations.
Surivors include his wife, Bernie Wyckoff Arnold; a daughter, Nan Gurley, Brentwood, Tenn.; three sons, Henry O. "Chip" Arnold III, Portland, Tenn.; Bruce Crisman Arnold, Nashville; Timothy Wyckoff Arnold, Nashville; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Reed Christian Child Care Center.
"His genuine love of music shone through in his expression of thought in class. He had a wide knowledge of music and could bring in little-known facts that would really impress upon students his depth of knowledge and love for the subject," said Dr. Marcia Hughes, a 1968 Lipscomb graduate who now is professor and chair of the Department of Music.
A native of Mansfield, Ohio, Dr. Nikolaus taught at Lipscomb from 1969 until his retirement in 1998. Cited by math department chair Dr. Mark Miller as as the "wisdom" of the department, his ability to deal calmly and kindly with day-to-day teaching circumstances made him uniquely qualified to supervise future math teachers. He was also a capable carpenter, and used that skill to make the study of mathematics useful for his students. He was awarded the "Outstanding Teacher" designation in 1986 and also received a faculty fellowship grant.
"Dr. Nikolaus was an inspiration and guiding light for the Mathematics Department during the years he taught at Lipscomb. His quiet wisdom often kept us from going off on some tangent or towards some unnecessary extreme. He taught in such a way that even weak students enjoyed studying math. Many students have stated that they were so glad they had him for their teacher," said Dr. Mark Miller, professor and chair of the department.
He was a member of Hillsboro church of Christ, and served as a deacon, elder and Bible class teacher for Harpeth Hills church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Walker Nikolaus; two sons, Dr. Keith Nikolaus, who is vice president and director of David Lipscomb Campus School; Lt. Col. Brent Nikolaus, Okinawa; a daughter, Jewel Ann Keenan, Nashville; seven grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Donald Nikolaus, Dunedin, Fla.; and two sisters, Areva Haldeman, Mount Gilead, Ohio, and Arlene Brenneman, Johnsonville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin Nikolaus Family Scholarship at Lipscomb University.
Lipscomb University is located at 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204-3951.
Lifelong Learning Program begins second year
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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Nearly 400 people enrolled in last year''s LLP classes, which exceeded expectations for the inaugural year of the program.
"This past year was a test run. We were thinking that if we had 50 to 100 students it would make for a good program. We really exceeded that with almost 400 students. It was so much more successful than we ever thought," said Patty Dugger, program director.
Dugger said she believes the program's success is a result of more active seniors in society.
"Today's seniors are very active people," she said. "They are looking for things to keep physically and mentally active. This program gives them the opportunity to take a course in something they've had an interest in. They can sit back and relax. There are no grades."
"Seniors are more mentally stimulated than ever before. They also enjoy the social aspect."
Dugger said the main purpose of the program is to be an opportunity for the university to reach out to the community "and offer them the chance to enjoy some of our best faculty, alumni and friends who have expertise in certain areas."
Hank Davis, National Development Board member, participated in last year's program as a student and a teacher.
"I've taken a course each time and actually taught one," he said. "I enjoyed each one thoroughly. The teachers were excellent. I think the large number of students who participated last year is an outstanding compliment to the program."
Not only have the students enjoyed taking the classes, but the teachers have enjoyed instructing the students, Dugger said.
"The faculty who participated last year said it was a wonderful experience. They enjoyed working with people who wanted to learn," she said.
Twelve new courses are scheduled for the 2002-03 program. No courses except for Computer I and Computer II are being repeated from last year. Courses are filling up quickly and some have even closed, Dugger said. Additional sections of some courses may be added.
Fall Session I classes, which run from Sept. 9-Oct. 11, include Sports -- Those Who Play, Coach , Report and Watch, instructor: Jimmy Davy, retired senior writer and deputy sports editor of the Tennessean; Civil War Battles -- America's Bloodiest Conflict, instructor: Dr. Tim Johnson, professor of history and a military historian who has written books and articles on conflicts in the 19th Century, including the Civil War; Archaeology and the Bible, instructor: Dr. Rodney Cloud, retired professor of Bible and Hebrew; Computer I, instructor: Al Austelle, associate professor of computer science and director of the Center for Instructional Technology and Becky Tallon, assistant professor of physics and engineering science.
Fall Session II classes, held Oct. 14-Nov. 15, include Nashville Acts It Out -- A Look at the History of Theatre in Nashville, instructor: Wesley Paine, curator, the Parthenon and co-author of "Classical Nashville;" The Civil War in Literature, instructor: Dr. Dennis Loyd, retired professor of English; Learning to be Our Better Selves -- Relaxation Techniques and Stress Reduction, instructor: Dr. Robert Sturgeon, retired professor of psychology and practicing psychologist; Genealogy: Finding Your Roots, instructors: Carol Roberts, director of restoration section, and Amber Barfield, photographic archivist, at the Tennessee State Library and Archives; and Computer II.
Spring Session I, which runs Feb. 10-March 14, 2003, courses include Lost Civilizations, Civil War in Tennessee, Falling in Love with Your Hymnbook -- A Book Filled with Scripture and Computer I. Spring Session II, held March 24-April 25, 2003, courses include Nashville: The Way We Worship, How to Kick Your Bucket and Leave It Full, Global Issues--American Challenges, Computer I and Computer II.
For a complete schedule or to register for classes call 279.5733 or toll-free at 800.333.4358, ext. 5733 or e-mail Patty.Dugger@lipscomb.edu. The cost is $50 per person for each class or for two people living at the same address enrolled for classes in the same five-week session, the cost is $75 for the two.
Brown hopes to build relationships as multicultural recruiter
In an effort to place a greater emphasis on recruiting minorities and creating a more diverse campus, James Brown has been named senior admissions counselor and multicultural recruiting coordinator in the admissions office, Wade Sandrell, vice president for enrollment and marketing, announced.
Brown said his goal is to attract more minorities to campus.
"It is important for us to create a diverse environment on our campus," said Brown (''96), who joined the admissions staff in 1998. "It's going to be a campus-wide effort that will need us all to work toward integrating the campus more. It's something that Wade is passionate about as well as is the president."
Sandrell said a diverse campus is part of a university experience.
"Our goal is not only to enhance the diversity among students, but also faculty and staff. We hope to create a more diverse campus to share ideas, thoughts and opinions. Through this, we hope to create a more vibrant and energetic academic environment," said Sandrell.
Brown said he plans to actively recruit minorities as well as build relationships with congregations in the region "in places we've not done much with before." He also plans to examine more financial aid opportunities for minority students. Currently, minority students automatically receive a $2,000 scholarship in addition to other aid they may receive.
"It's going to take time to build these relationships. We won't see a change over night. It will take a lot of time and work. But, I'm hopeful and I'm excited to be here and to be able to be a part of this. I think this effort will give everyone a new sense about Lipscomb. We want them to know we're serious about getting minorities here and keeping them here," said Brown.
In addition to recruiting programs, Brown will work closely with Melodie Miller, director of multicultural affairs, on initiatives for the campus community and alumni.
For more information about scholarships and admissions for minorities, call Brown at 615.279.6139 or toll-free at 877.582.4766, or e-mail James.Brown@lipscomb.edu.
DLHS chorus chosen for ‘Best of High School A Cappella''
Music City has some budding new recording stars today, and they are students at David Lipscomb High School.
The Lipscomb Concert Chorus has won a place on the "Best of High School A Cappella" Compilation, recently released by the "Mainely A Cappella" catalogue company.
The Concert Chorus, directed Robert King, was chosen over schools from Australia to Indonesia and North America, said Kate Gooding, vice president of Mainely A Cappella and co-producer of BOHSA.
Mainely A Cappella learned of the Lipscomb group when King sent a copy of the chorus's "Songs of Triumph" CD, recorded during the 2000-2001 school year, to the company.
"They selected us from all of the entries and singled out the cut, ‘Lord of the Dance,' to be included on their Best of High School A Cappella CD," King said.
"I am very proud of this recognition of our students' commitment to excellence. Students are capable of doing far more than they are usually called upon to achieve. They want to be challenged and to be part of something they can really be proud of. We have some of the finest young people in the world in our choruses," King said.
Gooding agreed with King's assessment.
"As students realize the power of their instrument, the voice, they become more secure in trying new techniques. This year's CD shows the versatility of song interpretation that is possible with just vocals," Gooding said.
BOHSA is an international collection of high school recordings. Winning a place on the BOHSA compilation challenges and encourages a cappella (vocal) students from around the world to be better singers.
Each year the BOHSA CD is produced by Mainely A Cappella/Varsity Vocals, Southeast Harbor, Maine, and sold to the high school groups at cost. The groups in turn sell the CDs and use the profits towards their music program, songbooks and sheet music purchases or the making of next year's CD.
The Best of High School A Cappella 2002 compilation is available through Robert King at David Lipscomb High School or online at www.a-cappella.com.
High school math/science day on campus
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Students from five area high schools participate in the annual Math and Science Day hosted by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Far right, two Ezell-Harding students, Nicole Free (left) and Jennifer Curfman, are trying to get their mouse to cooperate for an experiment that measures oxygen consumption in a mouse and beans. Dee Dee Dunnavant (top left) and Becky Gailbreath, Friendship Christian students, gaze through their safety goggles at their experiment. They are trying to determine what element is present by the color it emits in a flame. Joe Tonello, a Nashville Christian student, assists Dr. Alan Bradshaw, assistant professor of physics, as they add pressure to a balloon resting on a bed of nails. --Amber R. Stacey |
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‘Best and Brightest'' choose Lipscomb as one of top college destinations
Lipscomb University has again been chosen as one of the top destinations of the "best and brightest" graduating this year from middle Tennessee high schools.
Among private institutions of higher learning, Lipscomb was second only to Vanderbilt University as the favorite choice of mid-state valedictorians and salutatorians graduating this year, according to The Tennessean, Nashville's morning daily newspaper.
"Year in and year out, the best and brightest from mid-state schools make Lipscomb one of their top two choices among private institutions of higher education. We believe this speaks volumes about how they perceive the value of our unique integration of academic excellence with Christian faith and practice," said Dr. Steve Flatt, president of Lipscomb University.
The Tennessean reported in its June 3 editions that 25 percent of this year's top students are interested in medicine as a career. Other top choices, in order of preference: business, engineering, science, education, journalism/communications, humanities, technology, social work/psychology, and politics/government.
Among the top midstate students planning to come to Lipscomb, engineering and medicine lead the list, followed closely by business, education and humanities. Other choices include political science, law, and psychology.
"These results suggest that the addition of our new Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering is already having a dramatic impact on college selection, just as we expected," said Flatt. "We believe our new journalism major will have the same impact for future communication students and will take its place among the other traditionally strong, highly attractive programs we offer."
Of issues ranked as "extremely important" to this year's students, "doing what you love" was chosen by 89 percent. "Religion" was second at 68 percent followed by owning a home (63 percent) and marriage (62 percent). Students ranked owning their own businesses, working for a large company, living in their hometown, and fame as least important concerns.
"I think everyone should find these students' responses to be encouraging when we think of the future of our nation," Flatt said. "There's a lot of talk today about the ‘real world.' The real world is the one God created, and students who seek relationship with Him while developing the abilities He has given them will be best prepared to be our next generation of leaders. There's no better place to develop in both ways than Lipscomb."
Students listed as planning to enroll at Lipscomb, their high schools and career interests: William Buster Ramey, co-valedictorian, Sycamore High School, English; Kelly Marie Russell, co-valedictorian, Sycamore, undecided; Emily Powers, salutatorian, Coffee County Central, political science/communication; Benjamin J. Ness, co-valedictorian, Lighthouse Christian, electrical engineering; Randi Johnson, valedictorian, Overton, medicine; Tiffany Pate, co-valedictorian, Franklin County, psychology; Tara Truett, salutatorian, Hickman County, education;
Karen Long, co-valedictorian, McEwen, computer engineering; Jonathan Thomas Jones, salutatorian, Lewis County, pharmacy; Auburn O'Neal, co-valedictorian, Greenbrier, art; Stephen Russ Clendenin, co-valedictorian, LaVergne, premedicine; Jessica Leigh Heiser, valedictorian, Middle Tennessee Christian, dietetics;
Elizabeth Watts, co-valectorian, Oakland, engineering; Jaclyn Cradduck, co-valedictorian, Riverdale, accounting; Amy Hamilton, co-valedictorian, Gallatin, pre-law; Lindsi Elise Mayfield, valedictorian, Warren County, business/marketing; Amy Castrovinci, salutatorian, Mount Juliet Christian, elementary education.
Griffith named NCAA-D1 independent coach of the year
--Kevin Farris
The Lipscomb University tennis program received several honors, including Lynn Griffith''s selection as men's Coach of the Year, as the NCAA Division I All-Independent teams were announced.
Lipscomb senior David Hunt, of Nashville, was named to the six-man All-Independent team. Hunt closed out a successful athletics career at Lipscomb University by posting a 13-4 individual record in the spring of 2002 from his number two singles spot. Hunt, a former Bisons basketball player, rolled off seven wins in a row during an 11-1 run to open the season.
Hunt and teammate Danny Norman, a Knoxville, Tenn., junior, were named All-Independent Men's Doubles Team of the Year. Leading the Bisons' stampede from their number one doubles spot, Hunt and Norman posted a 12-4 mark in doubles play during the Bisons' first season in NCAA D-I competition. The duo reeled off eight straight wins at one point as the Bisons won the doubles point in 12 of 17 matches this season.
Coming off a disappointing 10-7 mark in their last year of NAIA play, Coach Lynn Griffith took his Bisons into the deep waters of NCAA D-I competition this year. Playing squads from the Sun Belt, Atlantic Sun, Ohio Valley, and Big South Conferences, the Bisons finished with a 12-6 record this spring. The team posted a 4-2 mark against NCAA D-I independents. At one point the Bisons reeled off five wins in a row, including four straight 7-0 shutouts. Griffith's career record now stands at 269-153 in 16 seasons at the helm of the Bisons.
One Lady Bison, Elizabeth McFarlin, a sophomore from Murfreesboro, Tenn., gained NCAA Division I All-Independent honors. McFarlin started off the 2002 spring campaign slowly, going 3-2 in the first five matches of the year. She was on fire the remainder of the season, however, posting a 10-2 mark the rest of the way (including seven of eight in one stretch) to finish at 13-4. McFarlin posted wins over opponents from the Ohio Valley, Atlantic Sun, and Sun Belt conferences this season as the Lady Bisons posted a 10-8 record in their first year of NCAA D-I competition.
The All-Independent teams were voted on by head coaches and sports information directors of the eight schools participating as Division I Independents this season. Participating schools were Birmingham-Southern, Centenary, Gardner-Webb, Lipscomb, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Morris Brown, Texas-Pan American, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Lipscomb University will compete as an NCAA Division I Independent during the upcoming 2002-03 academic year and will join the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2003-04.
Lane returns to dugout as Lipscomb softball coach
Lipscomb University Athletics Director Dr. Steve Potts has announced that former Lady Bisons softball coach and current Associate Athletics Director Andy Lane will be returning as head coach.
"I am excited to again be working with our softball program," Lane said. "I''ve really missed the competition and working with our players on a daily basis, but the one thing I truly missed was the opportunity to take the program to the Division I level. We hope to have a program that top players will seriously consider when they decide where they want to continue their education."
Potts said he believes that Lane, who was the first head coach in the program's history and coached the team from 1996-1999, is a natural choice to take over the softball program.
"Andy Lane's record with the Lipscomb softball program is quite impressive. We are confident that he will continue the development of our softball program into one that is highly competitive on the NCAA Division I level," Potts said. "Coach Lane's commitment to the mission of Lipscomb University and our athletic program is without question and we are pleased that he will be coaching again."
During his four seasons as head coach, Lane, 36, compiled a 172-48 record, averaging 43 wins a season. Lane's teams won two TranSouth Conference championships and made two appearances in the NAIA National Tournament. In 1998 the Lady Bisons were ranked number four in the NAIA and advanced to the Elite Eight of the National Tournament.
Lane knows the challenge will be greater this time around.
"I'm looking forward to building the program as we enter the Atlantic Sun Conference. We are going to build a new field on campus in the next few years which should give us a boost in recruiting. We are excited about joining the Atlantic Sun which is a premier softball conference. We know if we build our program to a level that is competing in the Atlantic Sun we will have an outstanding program," Lane said.
"That is exciting to me and should be appealing to the local players who want to play at the Division I level. When I coached the first time the players that we were recruiting and lost told us the reason they did not come to Lipscomb was they wanted to play at the Division I level. Now we can offer all the great things Lipscomb has to offer, plus an opportunity to play at the top level."
Under Lane's direction the softball program produced six NAIA All-Americans, 21 All-Conference players, four national Scholar-Athletes, and 15 All-Conference Scholar-Athletes. Lane was named TranSouth Conference Coach of the Year in both 1997 and 1998 and Mid-South Region Coach of the Year in 1997. Lane, who has been a part of Lipscomb athletics administration since 1991, will retain his title as associate athletics director, a role he has held full-time since 1999, and be involved in a limited number of administrative areas.
Lane said he hopes to be not just successful on the field, but to build a total program.
"It is my desire to build a complete program. We want young ladies who come to Lipscomb to enjoy their experience, be proud of their education and enjoy a successful softball program. What we have to do now is continue to build around the current players we have in the program and look to recruit additional top level players. I really believe we can find the players who can compete on a national level -- now we just have to get out there and find them."
As the new head coach, Lane succeeds Amy Becker, who resigned the position in June after two years, compiling a 61-45 record.
Scott named first-team Verizon Academic All-American
--Kevin Farris
David Scott, a senior Lipscomb University cross-country runner from Hendersonville, Tenn., has been named to the 2002 Verizon Academic All-American Track and Field team.
Scott, a philosophy major who graduated in May, finished his undergraduate work with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Scott and Patrick Brooks of Lamar University were the only members of the Verizon Academic All-American first team with a 4.0 g.p.a.
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."
Last month, Scott was one of three male student-athletes named as national finalists for the Walter Byers Scholarship, an annual award given by the NCAA to graduating seniors who will continue their education in graduate school. Scott is the first Lipscomb University athlete to be honored academically on a national level since the program began the transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division I in 1999. Lipscomb is scheduled to begin full D-I membership in the fall of 2003.
"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."
To be nominated for the Verizon Academic All-American teams, student-athletes must be a starter or important reserve and carry a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher. Team members are selected by a vote of members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Lipscomb signs Sanderson through 2012
Lipscomb University has signed men''s basketball head coach Scott Sanderson to a long-term contract extension Director of Athletics Steve Potts has announced.
Sanderson, who completed his third year at the helm of the Bisons' program this past season, signed a multiyear contract extension which will keep him at Lipscomb through the 2011-12 season.
"Scott Sanderson is one of the finest young basketball coaches in the country and we are delighted to announce that we have agreed on a contract extension through 2012," Potts said. "This will ensure the stability of our men's basketball program through the final year of our NCAA Division I transition, Atlantic Sun Conference participation beginning in 2003, and well beyond. Scott and his staff have done a great job in the last three years and we are looking forward to a bright future for Lipscomb Bison basketball."
According to Sanderson, family considerations, the players, and the people he works with at Lipscomb were key in his decision to stay long term.
"Lipscomb is a place I can see myself raising my family," Sanderson said. "My wife, Ronda, and I have four boys and we all like it here. We have made many friends in Nashville and we are comfortable. It just made sense to do something here for the long term."
"There is a tremendous commitment from the Lipscomb University administration to the whole athletics program. I could look high and low and I couldn't find a better president and athletics director to work for than Steve Flatt and Steve Potts." Sanderson said. "The support from everyone here at the university is incredible. They understand what this transition is all about and they are committed to making it succeed."
Sanderson also said that finishing what he has started at Lipscomb was important in his decision. "To be able to take this team from the ground floor through the transition to D-I and into the Atlantic Sun Conference is very important to me. I'm looking forward to being on a level playing field in the conference one day. It will be very exciting to compete for the championship and for the right to play in the NCAA tournament."
Sanderson, 39, has a career mark of 145-57 (.718) including a 61-32 mark (.656) at Lipscomb.
"I like challenges and we have one in front of us. We look forward as a coaching staff to achieving our goal of being in the NCAA tournament one day," Sanderson said.
Lipscomb University will begin its fourth year of provisional membership in NCAA Division I and will compete as an D-I independent this season. Lipscomb will join the Atlantic Sun Conference for the 2003-04 academic year.
Spring sports round-up
Golf: Sciortino named to All-Independent squad
Lipscomb University senior golfer David Sciortino has been named to the 2001-02 NCAA Division I All-Independent second team.
In three of the five events in which the Bisons competed this spring, Sciortino, from David Lipscomb High School in Nashville, posted the low score for the Bisons. His best individual finish was a +1 (217) at the Greg Palmer Eagle Classic at Morehead, Ky., in which he finished 13th. Sciortino''s stroke average on the year was 74.99 (average par of 71.76). His best individual round score was -2, which he achieved twice during the spring.
The All-Independent honors and teams were voted upon by men's golf coaches and sports information directors from the nine NCAA Division I men's golf programs that compete as independents. The nine schools are Augusta State University, Birmingham-Southern College, Centenary College of Louisiana, Florida A&M University, Gardner-Webb University, Lipscomb University, Morris Brown College, the University of North Florida, and the University of Texas-Pan American.
Passons named to All-Independent baseball first team
Lipscomb University junior centerfielder Brian Passons was named to the NCAA Division I All-Independent baseball first team while two teammates made the second team.
Passons gained first-team honors, and second-team honors went to senior teammates Jeremy George, a second baseman from Lewisburg, Tenn., and Matt Candler, a catcher from from Ocala, Fla.
Passons, a speedy centerfielder from David Lipscomb High School, once again played a key role on the Bisons' squad this season. Passons recorded a .327 average, gathering 52 hits in 159 at-bats. From his lead-off position in the order, Passons had nine doubles and led the team with four triples. He gathered 24 walks (second-best on the team) and was second on the team with an on-base percentage of .425. Passons was nine of 11 in stolen bases and committed just three errors on the year. He drove in four runs in a 7-6 win over Tennessee-Martin and went two for five against #25 Florida International.
George literally took his game to a new level as the Bisons played their first season with a full D-I schedule. A career .290 hitter in the NAIA, George led the Bisons with a .340 batting average (62-170). He also paced the team in hits (62), doubles (18), RBI (40), slugging percentage (.535), and on-base percentage (.426). George, who started 47 games at second base, also hit three home runs and a triple. His 170 at-bats were second on the team and his 33 runs scored were third-best on the team. A model of consistency, George had an eight-game hitting streak and three seven-game streaks on the season. Among his individual game highlights, George went two for four against the Miami Hurricanes and drove in three runs in an 8-3 win over Kansas State.
Candler transferred to Lipscomb for his senior season and started 45 of 48 games behind the plate, shoring up a hole in the Bisons' defense. Candler immediately contributed to the team, hitting .282 on the year. He led the Bisons with eight home runs and placed third with 34 RBI while striking out just 16 times. His 48 hits were third on the squad and his 170 at-bats were tied for second best. Candler posted a .971 fielding percentage and committed eight errors. He went two for three with two runs and four RBI in a 12-7 win over the University of Iowa. Candler had an eight-game hitting streak during the season and was eight for 12 with four runs and eight RBI during a weekend series against Murray State.
The All-Independent teams were voted on by the sports information directors and coaches from 10 schools participating as Division I Independents this season. Participating schools were Birmingham-Southern, Gardner-Webb, Lipscomb, Morris Brown, Pace (N.Y.), Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Wayne, New York Tech, Savannah State, Texas-Pan American, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
The Bisons finished the season 24-24 despite returning just eight lettermen from a 23-26 NAIA squad last season. Lipscomb got off slowly in the NCAA era by starting 2-11, but went 22-13 down the stretch to finish at .500. Along the way the Bisons picked up wins over teams from the Big Ten, Big Twelve, Southeastern, C-USA, Sun Belt, Atlantic Sun, Ohio Valley, and Big South conferences including victories over #25 Florida International, Kansas State, Kentucky, and the University of Iowa.
Lady Bisons place five on NCAA Division I All-Independent softball teams
Lipscomb University had two players named to the first team and three players named to the second team of the 2002 NCAA Division I All-Independent softball teams.
Sophomore outfielder Kristen Tidwell from Nashville and freshman pitcher Carissa Lowery from Goodlettsville, Tenn., were named to the All-Independent first team at their respective positions. Catcher Ashley Denton, a sophomore from Goodlettsville, junior shortstop Kristin Peck from Smyrna, Tenn., and senior outfielder Reid Harrell from Brentwood, Tenn., gained second-team All-Independent recognition.
Tidwell put together a stellar first season against NCAA Division I pitching. Tidwell led the Lady Bisons with a .373 batting average, 11 doubles, three home runs, 29 RBI, a .513 slugging perccentage, and a .438 on-base percentage. She started all 51 games and committed just three errors in 70 chances. Tidwell was also a spot starter and reliever for the Lady Bisons and had a 3-3 record on the mound.
Lowery anchored a Lady Bisons' staff which was facing a full season of NCAA Division I opponents for the first time and, though a freshman, she rose to the challenge. Lowery started the most games on the Lipscomb staff (15) and threw eight complete games including one shutout. Lowery posted a 10-6 record and a 2.46 ERA in her freshman year and struck out a team-high 71 batters in 108 innings. Opponents batted just .233 against her this season. Lowery also provided strong defense for the Lady Bisons as she did not commit an error in 56 chances.
Denton provided both offensive and defensive leadership for the Lady Bisons. At the plate Denton hit .275 but was third on the team with 39 hits and drove in 20 runs. Having deceptive speed for a catcher, Denton tied for the team lead with three triples and was perfect in stolen base attempts (four of four). She committed seven errors in 227 attempts (.970 fielding percentage).
Peck posted another solid year for the Lady Bisons as she moved from third base to her natural position at shortstop. Peck batted .300 and led the Lady Bisons with 170 at-bats and 34 runs scored. Blessed with speed, Peck led the team with eight stolen bases in 12 attempts and tied for the team lead with three triples. She also hit one home run. Peck started all 51 games at shortstop and committed just 10 errors in 220 chances (.957 fielding percentage).
Coming off an a season-ending torn ACL last year, Harrell quieted doubters about her recovery by hitting .308 for the Lady Bisons this season (second best average on the club). Known as a clutch slap-hitter with speed, Harrell found action in 45 games in the outfield (starting 43) and was 36 of 117 at the plate from her number eight spot in the batting order.
The Lady Bisons finished 25-26 in their first full season at the NCAA Division I level.
A Place for Spiritual Renewal
--G. David England
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| Longview Mansion, above, is home to "His House," Lipscomb University''s Center for Spiritual Renewal. --Amber Stacey |
 Carl McKelvey is retiring from his role as executive vice president/ administration to focus on leading the Center for Spiritual Renewal. --Amber Stacey |
 Longview Mansion, or "His House," is a spacious, elegant, and peaceful setting for the Center for Spiritual Renewal. --Amber Stacey |
 Not part of her official duties but more an example of her spirit of service, visitors to the Center for Spiritual Renewal often enjoy Shirley Stansbury's culinary expertise. --Amber R. Stacey |
1964.
It was the year of the British pop invasion led by The Beatles, with their authority-defying mop-top haircuts, followed by the Rolling Stones with their more raucous, morés-challenging lyrics. It was the year nearly 500,000 African-American and Puerto Rican students boycotted New York public schools in protest of segregation. Three civil rights workers in Mississippi disappeared, later to be found dead. President Lyndon B. Johnson launched his "War on Poverty" and signed pioneering civil rights legislation. Communist forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. ships in the Gulf of Tonkin, virtually assuring a significant involvement by U.S. forces in the Vietnam conflict. A deadly earthquake struck Alaska, comic Lenny Bruce went on trial for obscenity, Jimmy Hoffa was convicted of jury tampering, Jacqueline Kennedy went on national television to thank America for its sympathy following the murder of her husband, President John F. Kennedy.
Could it be that amidst this wave of emotion that would roll into the anti-Vietnam and anti-establishment mindset of the late 1960s, another wave was forming toward spiritual renewal?
It certainly was for Carl McKelvey. In 1964, McKelvey was a doctoral student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and caught the spark of spiritual renewal. That experience began a quest of nearly 40 years, which has culminated in the Center for Spiritual Renewal at Lipscomb University. Research suggests he has not been alone in this quest. Lipscomb Chancellor Harold Hazelip, an associate of the Center, also traces the current "spiritual awakening" in America to the '60s, particularly the "inner-directed interests of the Boomer generation," which was born between 1946 and 1964.
Some researchers suggest that societal "spiritual awakenings" are cyclical. In their book Generations, authors Strauss and Howe assert that four generational types recur in a fixed order, and identify them as Idealists, Reactive, Civic and Adaptive. "During a spiritual awakening, Idealists are moving into rising adulthood while Reactives are appearing as children; during a secular crisis, Civics are moving into rising adulthood while Adaptives are appearing as children. Later in life, these generations trigger another social movement and thus keep the cycle turning." Boomers are among the "Idealists," the authors assert.
"In their view, a secular crisis -- reflected by two world wars and a world-wide depression -- was followed by a spiritual awakening," Hazelip said. "I think they would attribute the rise in spirituality to generational characteristics -- or that a half-century of outer-directed living is enough; it's time to be inner-directed."
In Spiritual Preparation for Christian Leadership, Glenn Hinson suggests that we are in the fourth "awakening" in American history. He says awakenings go through three stages. The first is confusion, disorder and despair -- in this case, the turbulence of the '60s, followed by a deepened religious searching, which characterized the 1970s and '80s. The third stage, which appeared in the 1990s, reflects the change of consciousness that awakenings cause, connected with technological revolution. "Greater than Gutenberg's invention leading to the printing press, followed by the 16th century Reformation, we are being affected by TV, the Internet. A globalization is taking place that affects the way we think. We are more aware of human needs, tragedies, longings," Hazelip said.
Indeed, an unscientific survey suggests that interest in spiritual growth or renewal is widespread. A simple search for books on "prayer" on the Amazon.com website recently returned more than 7,200 matches. The keyword "spirituality" returned nearly 11,000. Whatever the reason, people are searching beyond issues and answers for a "deeper experience with God," including members of the churches of Christ, says Dr. Gary Holloway, Ijams Professor of Bible at Lipscomb and associate director of the Center for Spiritual Renewal.
"Most cultural observers agree that the modern confidence in science or programs to solve our problems has generally evaporated. We do not trust science, politics, or strategic planning to bring us the answers to life," Holloway said. "The interest in spirituality in America has been widespread for several years. In churches of Christ, that desire is more recent. I think it is becoming increasingly clear to many in churches of Christ that at the heart of Christianity one does not find patterns, rules, programs, recognition or excellence -- one finds a person named Jesus. Actually, Alexander Campbell, and others before him, said it long ago. Thus, our pattern is Jesus, the one who obediently was open to the will of the Father."
"Anecdotal evidence," says Hazelip, "indicates that interest in spiritual formation of character and growth in relationship with God is verbalized more than at any time in my 50-plus years of preaching. I believe there is serious desire on the part of many, many of us to grow spiritually."
McKelvey's intense interest in spiritual renewal began with a professor "who introduced me to the idea of people becoming the true priests of God, the priesthood of all believers. He introduced me to small groups and the idea that Christianity ought to do something to you so you in turn serve God and others and help people grow spiritually." Through personal Bible study, prayer, and the events of life -- including his own illness --McKelvey's ideas about relationship with God were transformed. "You grow spiritually through Bible study, through prayer, through looking for God in all the events of life, and through an association with people who are growing spiritually through the same approach. What I think is of God was the dream for the Renewal Center -- some place I could help people learn to study and pray and look for God in all the events of life."
Outreach activities actually began in 1989 during the Hazelip administration. McKelvey and President emeritus Willard Collins began driving to meet an eldership each week for lunch, within 150 miles of Nashville, and bringing a preacher and an elder to campus each week, both for Bible study and prayer. Those efforts have grown into the Center for Spiritual Renewal. After Steve Flatt became president, the university purchased Longview Mansion, located on nearby Caldwell Lane, and decided to make that the permanent home for the Center. Longview -- or "His House," as McKelvey calls it -- gives the Center the space needed to expand its offerings.
A survey of more than 100 ministers in nine states in the Lipscomb University region demonstrates the need for the Center. Respondents identified characteristics of good ministry and the challenges they face, and the Center has designed a five-year plan of enrichment activities for elders and ministers -- including the increasing number of female ministers now serving as children's ministers, youth and education ministers, missionaries, and in other roles.
The Center plans a weekly lunch with elders and ministers, seminars in congregations, monthly one-day workshops for ministers, twice-yearly one-week residential intensive prayer retreats, and annual conferences such as the Elders/Preachers Workshop, the Conference for Women in Ministry, the Conference on Stone-Campbell Spirituality, and the Hazelip Biblical Preaching Conference.
Unique to the Center will be its efforts to facilitate peer networking through quarterly one-day workshops to train ministers to form and lead networks of 6-12 ministers. Quarterly weekend retreats for ministers and spouses, quarterly one-day "Feeding the Shepherds" workshops for elders, a ministerial sabbatical program, and spirituality library are among the other offerings envisioned in the Center's activities.
"Faithful ministry comes primarily as a gift of God in response to prayer and meditation on Scripture. Ministerial techniques and strategies, although helpful and necessary, are no guarantees of effective and faithful service. By training ministers in spiritual disciplines and helping them to bond in peer networks that function as spiritual directors, the Center for Spiritual Renewal will promote effective ministry. In other words, spiritual growth of ministers is not an end in itself, causing one to be self-centered in ministry. Rather, it is a process that forms ministers who live redemptive and reconciling lives in a community of faith," according to one document describing the Center.
More succinctly, McKelvey says, it is not about issues or matters "we're fussing about." Instead, it is about building a relationship with God. "That's the key. It's what He said in Isaiah to the Israelites -- ‘I am so sick and tired of your sacrifices. I really want your heart.' I think it's beginning to pick up with people everywhere."
To contact the Center for Spiritual Renewal call 615-279-9942 or e-mail Shirley.Stansbury@lipscomb.edu
The Center for Spiritual Renewal is one of four professional centers now offered at Lipscomb, also including the Center for Character Development, Center for International Peace and Justice, and the Center for Leadership Excellence. The Lighting the Way: Igniting the Future Campaign includes a goal of $8 million to endow these centers. To contribute, or for more information about the centers, call 615.279.6220, 800.333.4358, ext. 6220, or e-mail Debbie.Haislip@lipscomb.edu.
Distinguished chair to be established to honor longtime faculty Kerce, Nance
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As part of the Lighting the Way: Igniting the Future Campaign, the college seeks to raise $2 million to endow the Kerce-Nance Distinguished Chair, in honor of retired faculty members Dr. Robert Kerce and Dr. Ralph Nance, said Dr. Linda Roberson, dean of the college.
The chair is one of two envisioned by the college. The Kerce-Nance chair will provide salary assistance for faculty in the physical sciences, and a future chair to honor Dr. Paul Langford and Dr. Oliver Yates will benefit the biology, chemistry and premedical areas, Roberson said.
"We decided to start with the Kerce-Nance chair because of the engineering program and the need for money to hire engineering faculty. We hope to have a fully endowed chair," she said.
"It will make it possible for us to hire faculty members at a salary scale greater than we could afford normally. When you are hiring engineers, you often have to pay a little more money than we normally pay faculty because they can earn a lot more in industry or in other universities," Roberson said.
Naming the chair for Kerce and Nance was a way of honoring their heritage of excellence, and allowing alumni to express their appreciation through contributions to the fund. It will be a very prestigious title for the faculty member who holds the chair, Roberson said.
"It should indicate, and I hope it will here, that this is a person of some exceptional ability. ... I think it''s also a prestigious thing for the two men who are honored because it says that our alumni think very highly of them and the education they received at the feet of these men. It is quite an honor to have a chair named for you," Roberson said.
Yates, a longtime colleague of the honorees, said Lipscomb "has been built by men like Bob Kerce and Ralph Nance.
"These two men, together with their families, made a lifetime commitment to come to Lipscomb and help build a strong Christian university. They honored this commitment. Their contributions to the academic program, especially the pre-professional programs, have been inestimable. The personal interest and encouragement, which they gave to students pursuing careers in these areas, have truly made a difference in their lives. In turn, these graduates are now making significant contributions to the church, home, and America," Yates said.
"It is this type of commitment which has made Lipscomb and her graduates different and distinct. We have been blessed by their passing our way and are thankful that they continue to be an inspiration. They are certainly deserving of this honor and recognition," he said.
Kerce and Nance were two "vital foundation stones" in Lipscomb's heritage of excellence in science instruction, said university President Steve Flatt.
"As a former student under both men, I was impacted by their knowledge and their passion for teaching. Dr. Nance was easy-going, warm, and made physics fun. Dr. Kerce was a great mathematician and expected the best from his students. Both men were preachers, and on this campus and off, demonstrated their desire to glorify God in all that they did," Flatt said.
Kerce and Nance, each of whom has made a financial commitment to the chair, have more than 80 years of service to the university collectively.
Kerce, who was named a "Lipscomb Legend" earlier this year, earned his bachelor of mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1942, and later earned the master of science degree from Vanderbilt University and the Ph.D. from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.
He began teaching in math, physics and engineering drawing at Lipscomb in 1946. He served as assistant to the president, and was appointed business manager in 1955. He resigned that position to become a full-time instructor in mathematics in 1957, was promoted to assistant professor in 1961, to associate professor and chair of the department in 1965, and later to full professor. He also preached for several congregations in middle Tennessee and the Nashville area, and was instrumental in beginning the Crieve Hall congregation. He retired from Lipscomb in 1996, and now lives in Manchester, Tenn.
Nance earned his bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1948, the bachelor of arts degree from Lipscomb in history and physics in 1951, the M.A. in administration from Peabody in 1952, and the Ed. D. from Peabody in physics and education in 1972. Nance joined the faculty in 1956 as instructor in history, assistant to the president and admissions counselor. He became assistant professor of physics in 1971, associate professor of physics in 1972, and professor in 1977. He retired in 1992. He continues to teach occasionally as an adjunct professor.
He also preached for churches in Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri, but has been associated with Nashville's Natchez Trace church of Christ and its predecessor, Highland Avenue, since 1956. He now serves as an elder.
Persons interested in contributing to the chair should write checks to Lipscomb University and earmark them for the "Kerce-Nance Distinguished Chair." Contributions may be sent to Lipscomb University, 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204-3951.
Estate Planning Seminars offered free by Lipscomb
Most people don''t have a valid last will and testament.
Many people don't think they have enough assets to need a will or an estate plan.
Most fail to realize that if you don't have a plan, the state decides what happens to your assets at the time of your death.
And most people don't want to think about it.
Whether you are wealthy or not, it is important to have a valid last will and testament, says Scott Saunders, director of gift planning at Lipscomb.
It's important because you want to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes among family and/or worthy causes, and in the case of larger estates, to minimize tax implications, he said.
"Individuals really have three choices as to where their estate will go once they pass away. It will go to family, to good works, or to the government. It will go to one, two or all three of those places," Saunders said.
With a valid will, the individual can direct the distribution of assets. Without one, the state decides, as determined by state law. "Even under the best of circumstances, it likely would not be done the way the individual who passes away would want it done," he said. Having an estate plan is "not always just to avoid taxation, but often is to make sure the funds are there for a surviving spouse and provide them with what they need to continue to support the family."
Lipscomb University's Office of Advancement has established a free seminar to help educate churches and other groups on issues related to estate planning. The seminar is most often presented at churches, and typically features President Steve Flatt preaching on stewardship principles during a Sunday morning worship, followed by a class on the topic by William Tucker, executive vice president for advancement, and an afternoon seminar on putting stewardship into practice through estate planning. The format can be altered, however, to meet the specific needs of a group or congregation, Saunders said.
Included in the seminar are laws on the subject for the state in which the seminar is being held, and what happens when a person dies "intestate," or without a valid will; the requirements of a valid last will and testament; the different parts of a will and associated documents, such as power of attorney, living wills, health care powers of attorney, and more; the differences between wills and trusts; what is a taxable estate; tax laws and how to minimize tax implications; and charitable tools that can used during an individual's lifetime or at death to benefit the Lord's work, Saunders said.
The seminar is not about soliciting gifts for Lipscomb, Saunders emphasized.
"We view this as a service. We find that when we are involved in helping individuals plan their estates, and it comes to their decision to benefit good works, normally they name several, whether it's their home church, Lipscomb, or other good works as well," Saunders said. "We just want them to support good works."
There is no charge for attending or hosting the seminar. To schedule a seminar or discuss estate-planning issues, contact Saunders at 615.279.6214, 800.333.4358, ext. 6214, or e-mail scott.saunders@lipscomb.edu.
Influence left by Gussie Smith''s love for Lipscomb is still changing lives
by G. David England
She may not have been tall enough to see over the steering wheel of her 1955 Ford, but in the hearts of the students she touched she's a giant.
Gussie Smith was a tiny, quick-witted, white-haired single lady of somewhere near 50 years of age – if it were polite to state her age – when she moved to Marion, Ohio, in about 1959 to work as a home extension agent.
She took to Marion, and to her membership at Marion church of Christ, a humble, yet rich heritage. A granddaughter of Restoration Movement leader Raccoon John Smith and cousin of former Lipscomb President H. Leo Boles, she graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1929 and loved the gospel, Christian education and Lipscomb.
And despite the age difference, she was a constant presence among the teens at Marion.
"The teenagers would always sit together, and Gussie would always come over and start talking with us," recalled Dick Garner, who was in his mid-teens when Miss Smith began attending the Marion church. "At first, it made us feel uncomfortable because we were young kids, all full of energy, and this little old white-haired lady kept coming over wanting to chat. She kept talking about this place called David Lipscomb College where she'd gone."
What broke the ice, Garner said, was that Miss Smith offered those who were rising seniors in high school a free trip to Nashville to visit Lipscomb.
"All five of us agreed to go with her because the trip was free and you could get away from home for the weekend, so both of those sounded pretty good," Garner said. In the days before interstate highways, the trip to Nashville from Marion was 12 hours. "With Gussie it took about 15 to 16 hours," he said.
But they made the trip and spent the weekend attending functions at the college and worship services at Granny White church of Christ. When the time came to choose a college, Garner was already sold.
"I decided to go to Lipscomb – this would be in the fall of 1962. I was the first kid from Marion, Ohio, to go to David Lipscomb College. Since that time, and I've lost count, there have been more than 50 kids from our congregation or the surrounding area that have attended Lipscomb," Garner said.
Included was Garner's best friend, Jack Stone. Garner said Stone had not planned to attend college previously, yet enrolled in 1963, graduated from Lipscomb and continues to live in the Nashville area, as does Garner. Dr. Monte Betz, who taught in the education department for several years, was part of the migration. Another is Marcia Saunders Shulam, who remembers Miss Smith – a Tennessee native – as a favorite Sun-day school teacher and her family's connection with "home."
"We had just moved from Memphis to Marion, so she was a real ‘southern link' for us in a lot of ways – someone who spoke English the way we did and didn't laugh when we spoke or said ‘y'all, '" Shulam said.
Shulam was also invited to make the trip to Nashville to see Lipscomb.
"I remember going down [to Lipscomb] with her. I actually had a scholarship to go to Abilene [Christian College], but decided to go to Lipscomb on Miss Gussie's recommendation and excitement for the school," she said.
Marcia's brother Sandy followed in her footsteps by taking the Smith Tour. Eventually, all four of the Saunders children attended Lipscomb, even after the family moved to Pennsylvania. Included was Scott, who now works for the university's Office of Advancement.
"The truth is that by the time my college choices were available I didn't know there was another school, to be honest, because Lipscomb was all I ever heard," Scott Saunders said.
"I think it would be fair to say that a lot of the people she influenced then moved to other areas and they influenced others. When we moved to Pennsylvania, I don't know if Lipscomb was that well known or not, but my sister went, then my brother went, some of his friends from Pennsylvania went, and so on," Saunders said.
Miss Smith was valuable for her support of Christian education, but also because of her zest for life and the way she lived her Christianity in front of the young people she was trying to influence, said Saunders' father and mother, Horace and June Saunders, Rogersville, Tenn.
As one would expect of a home extension agent, she was an accomplished cook. "It was her goal to have every family in that congregation to her house to eat," said June Saunders.
"She really was a person who lived her Christianity. It wasn't just something that she took lightly. In all of her associations, whether it was home demonstration or whatever, Christianity was foremost in her life," Horace Saunders said. "She was a tremendous ambassador for David Lipscomb. I don't think she could ever do enough, in her mind. She was constantly working for Lipscomb."
Miss Smith died in 1980, but her life continues to impact new generations of Lipscomb students.
"Because of Gussie's influence in my life, I met the woman I married, I ended up meeting a guy named Hank Hillin, [a Lipscomb graduate] who told me my sophomore year at Lipscomb that I would make a good federal agent, so my whole life has been because of Gussie Smith. That's not only my story, but several stories," Garner said.
"She had very little money, didn't have a very impressive name. … But she had such a love for young people and Christian education. And from that group [who attended Lipscomb] there have been doctors, lawyers, law enforcement officers, nurses, a board member at Rochester College, schoolteachers, elders and elder's wives. This woman just had an incredible influence. … Outside of my parents, the person who influenced my life the most was Gussie Smith," Garner said.
A night to say ‘thank you:'' Lipscomb honors donors
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| President Emeritus Willard Collins, top left, is interviewed by Jonathan Seamon during the dinner. Featured speakers for the evening were, below, JoAnn Hutchison, Barron Jones and Mary Morris. |
The theme was chosen because Allen Arena is now the site of daily chapel at Lipscomb, which permits the entire student body, faculty and staff to meet together in one assembly for the first time since the mid-1960s, said Walt Leaver, vice president for university relations.
The program featured an interview with President emeritus Willard Collins, who presided over chapel during his years as vice president and president at Lipscomb, followed by stirring testimonies to the impact of Lipscomb in the lives of several alumni.
"I just felt like I didn't have any better place to spend my time at chapel time than with the students," Collins said, in response to questions from Jonathan Seamon. "It was a good time to be with them and we developed a special relationship. I wouldn't take anything for my memories of chapel.
"Don Morris said chapel is the heart of the day for the Christian college. I believe it and tried to make it the best I could," Collins said.
Lipscomb President Steve Flatt said the night was about saying "thank you."
"Tonight, we primarily want to say ‘Thank you.' You are the people who make Lipscomb possible. We hope you feel good about the investment you make in Lipscomb University, and that you leave here tonight feeling even better," Flatt said.
After four testimonials, those attending couldn't help appreciating the value of their "investment" in Lipscomb. The testimonials featured Dr. Mary Morris, assistant professor of education at Lipscomb and director of the Center for Character Development; JoAnn Hutcheson, who moved to Nashville specifically to enroll her children in Christian education at Lipscomb; Barron Jones, a 2000 graduate who preaches for the Spanish-speaking church of Christ in Nashville; and Ginnie Glavin, a recipient of the Associated Ladies for Lipscomb Scholarship and a 2002 graduate.
Morris's center recently kicked off its citywide Character Counts! Nashville program."Lipscomb University is positioning itself not just to educate students who come here -- and I think we afford them a wonderful Christian education -- but we also are positioning ourselves to be leaders in the community to stand for what's right and advocate that we teach others the basics of good character," Morris said.
Before a trip to Siberia two years ago to teach the tenets of Character Counts!, a student offered Morris some money to help during the trip -- a gift of $1.67. It did not seem like much at the time, she said, but in Siberia it provided a nice lunch for eight teachers who couldn't afford to eat, Morris said.
"I learned more from that student's donation of $1.67 than anything I've taught. Those are the kinds of things your generosity toward Lipscomb affords us to do, and we have students who go out and do the same thing. A small amount goes a long way for lots of people who need," Morris said.
Hutchison and her husband moved to Nashville in 1983 because they wanted a Christian education for their two children, she said. Following a divorce, her primary goal was to keep her children at Lipscomb. Through hard work and the support of friends, they graduated from David Lipscomb High School and Lipscomb University. Son Alan is now in his tenth year of ministry and enrolled in the Graduate Program in Bible at Lipscomb, and daughter Michelle is a respected business leader."The physical sacrifices made here on earth are minimal when I can rejoice in knowing that their desire to know the Lord has been influenced by the lessons, by the teachers, by the friends that they have received from this Lipscomb community. I thank you so much for everything you do for Lipscomb which enables children of all different walks to have a Christian education," Hutchison said.
Jones said he completed two college applications before enrolling -- to Lipscomb and Harding -- and told his parents to pick the least expensive choice. When the scholarship awards were totaled, Lipscomb was the winner. "So from the moment I stepped foot on Lipscomb's campus I was blessed by donor participation," Jones said.
He was a double major in Bible and Spanish, his interest in the latter growing from mission trips during his high school years. He has preached for the Spanish church since his sophomore year at Lipscomb.
"Thank you, and thank you, and thank you," he said, looking around the room, "because when I tell people what I do, they say, ‘Wait a minute. You are black, the church financially supports you is basically all white, and you preach to people who are brown in Spanish.' And they say, ‘How did this happen?' When I begin to tell them how it happened, Lipscomb will always be part of the story," Jones said.
Glavin told the story of a little boy who picked up starfish from a beach and threw them back into the ocean. When a visiting businessman told him there were too many for his efforts to make a difference, the boy picked up another starfish, gently tossed it into the water, and said, "It makes a difference to that one."
"That's the way I feel," Glavin said. "Lipscomb has definitely molded who I am, and I like that you have put something into the back of my mind ... that every day I need to pray and I need to read the Bible.
"I've really appreciated being at a university where every professor knew my name, they knew who I was, they knew a little of what was going on in my personal life. When were times that I needed to talk to someone, needed someone to listen, or just someone to say, ‘Hey, I care,' they were there. The professors here do care do care. And I want to thank all of you for giving to this university so that our professors will have time [to focus on] what they are here to do," she said.
President Flatt summarized the latest totals in the Lighting the Way: Igniting the Future Campaign, which has reached a grand total of nearly $103 million halfway through the campaign. The campaign is scheduled to conclude on Dec. 31, 2005.
He also noted milestones of the year. One was a 100 percent placement rate to medical schools for the year. Another involved establishing the Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering and the university's first computer engineering graduate, Petr Jordan, a native of the Czech Republic. Jordan, will spend another year in research with Lipscomb's Dr. Alan Bradshaw before going to Harvard for an all-expenses paid research assistantship in electrical engineering.
"I think he has already put our fledgling engineering school on the map," Flatt said.
Personalities July 2002
Rod Sears
Regional Director for Advancement
Rod began his work with Lipscomb in March 2001. He is responsible for gifts to the annual unrestricted fund as well as major gifts focusing on elements of the current "Lighting the Way: Igniting the Future" campaign. Rod also works closely with the younger segment of alumni, trying to get them started on a giving plan to the school. "Lipscomb has provided me with an opportunity and an environment that I could not get anywhere else," said Sears. "It is a privilege to work for an institution that has meant so much to me over the years."
Jo Newsom
Office Support
Jo has worked at the university since 1952. She has worked in the business office, admissions office, president''s office, dean's office, and in alumni/ development. Her current responsibilities include updating and helping maintain accuracy in records of alumni and friends. "Obviously, I love Lipscomb since I have spent 50 years working here," says Newsom. "I am officially retired but still work two or three days a week. Charlie and I are thankful that Lipscomb has helped shape the lives of our three children and six grandchildren."
Nashville Superspeedway current challenge for Hawks
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
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| Cliff Hawks (''91), vice president and general manager, has been instrumental in the development of the Nashville Superspeedway. --Amber R. Stacey |
It's all beautiful music to the senses of Cliff Hawks, vice president and general manager of Nashville Superspeedway, who guided the development of the project from its beginning to its opening last year.
Hawks is pleased with the end result -- a 50,000-seat, $125 million facility, which is privately funded by Dover Downs Entertainment of Dover, Del., situated on 3,000 acres in Gladeville, Tenn., just east of Nashville. The 1.33 "D"-shaped oval track, featuring 14-degree banking in the turns, is conducive to a variety of racing. This season, Nashville Superspeedway will host two NASCAR races (Pepsi 300 and Nashville 300), Federated Auto Parts 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Firestone Indy 200 Indy Racing League, as well as races from the ARCA RE/MAX, NASCAR Hills Bros and Infiniti Pro series. In addition to the races, Hawks is working to add concerts to some of the race events.
"We have a great facility here. Our goal is that the ticketholder gets a tremendous amount of value for their money. I love the production of the show," said Hawks, a 1991 history graduate from Humboldt, Tenn.
Hawks said his vision for the Superspeedway is to host a NASCAR Winston Cup event, add a dirt track, add a short track and build a drag strip.
Hawks has been on a very interesting -- and challenging -- journey from the time he graduated from Lipscomb in 1991 until he joined the Superspeedway front office in June 2000.
When he left Lipscomb, Hawks said he did not know what he wanted to do for a career.
"So I majored in something I enjoyed and did well at -- history," he said.
Hawks soon had the opportunity to work in Phil Bredesen's Nashville mayorial campaign. When Bredesen was elected mayor, Hawks went to work for his administration.
"I had many opportunities in his office. Bredesen gives you as much rope as you want and sees how you can handle it," said Hawks.
"One of my jobs was to manage the morgue, which is not some people's idea of an ideal job. But, it was a great opportunity to learn management skills. I made many contacts while I was there. Then, I was named associate director of economic development in his office."
Next, Hawks was hired as executive director of the Nashville Sports Authority when ground was being broken for Adelphia Colesium, the home of NFL's Tennessee Titans. He led the effort to sell PSLs (personal seat licenses). After his first season with the Titans, Hawks was approached by Dover Downs Entertainment about marketing the Nashville Superspeedway. He wanted a bigger challenge and "they gave me the opportunity of a lifetime and made me vice president and general manager," he said. "They knew that I had to grow, but that I also had a lot to offer."
"I love the challenge of growing something from the ground up. I love the promotions side of it ... seeing something start at ground zero and then to be there on opening day. Hearing the fans. Being a part of the excitement. It's something I'll never forget."
Hawks did not have an easy assignment with the Superspeedway. He said the biggest challenge was to take the facility "to the people."
"This sport and this type facility cannot be downtown. It was my job to paint the picture before it was even built. I had to convince people that it was going to happen and would be a very state-of-the-art facility," he said.
Hawks said he has always kept an open mind about the opportunities that have come his way.
"I've just taken the job at hand and worked hard. If you trust that God has a plan for you, it'll be okay," he said.
Economics, government ministry field for Sampson
--Kimberly E. Chaudoin
The field of economics and government is hardly a typical mission field. It is one, however, that David Sampson feels a particular calling to tend.
Sampson, who is the United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, said he believes business is "a very high calling."
"I''ve had a very interesting life and career. I spent a lot of years in ministry and the public sector. I take great joy in seeing communities and people thrive. There's a spiritual element. Poverty is dehumanising. So, I see this as an extension of a ministry," said Sampson, a 1978 political science graduate.
On March 19, 2001, Sampson was nominated for his post by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate on Aug. 3, 2001. The purpose of the Economic Development Administration is to assist states, regions and communities create wealth and minimize poverty by promoting a favorable business environment to attract private capital investments and create higher-skill, higher-wage jobs. In Tennessee, Sampson said he has assisted in attracting automobile manufactures to the state and is working on a technology initiative statewide. He works with policy and infrastructure issues.
"It is our mission to help ensure that all geographic areas have the opportunity to participate in the American dream. The President wants everyone to have a chance to participate in the American dream," he said.
In addition, in the wake of the September terrorist attacks, Commerce Secretary Donald Evans appointed Sampson to coordinate the department's efforts in support of New York City's long-term economic revitalization. He is responsible for seeing that the monies commissioned by the President to aid in the recovery are disbursed appropriately. Sampson said the recovery is a monumental task.
"On Sept. 11, two-thirds of the nation's financial services were clustered in lower Manhattan. We first had to assess what had been destroyed and get baseline data. We had to get Ground Zero cleaned up before we could formulate a plan. Right now we're working with New York City to try to encourage foreign-based companies who had offices in lower Manhattan to remain there," said Sampson.
"Even with all the destruction, it's amazing how the economy and market recovered from Sept. 11. The events of Sept. 11 caused a mass disruption and uncertainty, but you see how strong it's been since then. The fundamentals of the economy are strong."
Although the fundamentals of the economy remained strong post-Sept. 11, Sampson said recent corporate scandals involving the falsifying of financial records, is a breach of these fundamentals.
"It's a serious situation. Honesty, trust and transparency are the foundation of a market-based economy. There are too many corporate leaders who have betrayed the trust of shareholders, their employees and the public," he said.
"I believe the vast majority of CEOs are honest. These situations show how a few people can create problems for a large number of people. We can see very clearly that personal integrity is important."
Sampson has four major priorities during his tenure with the EDA. He said he hopes to enhance regional competition and promote strong growth regionally; to work with regional economies going through change and making "brownfields" prosperous again; to promote technology-led development strategies; and to work in inner city and urban areas with community and faith-based entities to revitalize these areas.
Sampson, a native of hern Indiana, spent most of his adult life in business in Texas. As president and CEO of the Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce from 1995-2001, Sampson spearheaded an aggressive business development program that included construction of The Ballpark in Arlington, home of MLB's Texas Rangers Baseball club and the expansion of the General Motors Corporation vehicle assembly plant in Arlington. Sampson also orchestrated the development campaign to attract high tech manufacturing and research companies to the area. These economic development initiatives attracted $2.6 billion in new capital investment and led to the creation or retention of 32,277 jobs.
In 1999, Bush, who was then governor, appointed Sampson to a six-year term as Chairman of the Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness. The council serves as the state's workforce investment board, advises the Governor on workforce and economic development issues, and coordinates and evaluates the Texas Workforce Development system. Previously, in 1997, Sampson was appointed by then Governor Bush to serve as vice chair of the Texas Strategic Economic Development Planning Commission.
Sampson brings a diverse background to his government position, having owned and operated a North Texas cattle ranch for several years. In addition to his Lipscomb degree, Sampson earned a a master of divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Abilene Christian University in 1990. Sampson and his family reside in Virginia.
Baby Bisons
We welcome these recent additions to the Lipscomb "family."
Jackson Henry Alford, born March 11 to Wendy and Donald Alford (x'84, DLHS '80), Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Melia Elyse Berry, born May 28 to Cryste (Elmore '96) and Keith Berry ('94), San Antonio, Texas. Keith was recently named U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year for the Air Combat Command. He will begin his ophthalmology residency in July.
Robert Michael Berry, born Dec. 27, 2001, to Anna (White '98) and Mike Berry ('97), Evergreen, Colo. Mike is sales manager for Life Quotes. Their other child is Ashley, 2.
John Clayton Boyd, born June 3 to Lisa (Brown '88) and Randy Boyd ('86), Nashville. Randy is chief financial officer for Credit Information Center. Lisa is a stay-at-home mom. Their other children are Hunter and Andrew, 6.
Andre Quinton Braden, born Oct. 26, 2001, to Sylvia (Bearden '98) and Chondell Braden, Kokomo, Ind. Sylvia is a social service provider for Head Start in Howard County, Ind. Chondell is an electrical engineer for Delphi Automotive Systems.
Tylan Elijah Brown, born March 7 to Demedia and Orlando Brown (x'99), Antioch, Tenn.
Connor James Lee Butler, born April 5 to Cynthia (Riden '88) and Charles Butler ('90), Nashville. Charles is a computer programmer for Health Care Management Systems in Nashville. Cynthia is a stay-at-home mom.
Lauren Elizabeth Byers, born April 3 to Eve (Wade '89, DLHS'87) and Tracy Byers ('93, DLHS x'89), Sanford, N.C. Their other child is Ellen Ruth, 6.
Joseph Jeremiah Carman, born March 22 to Rachael and Davis Carman (x'84), Matthews, N.C. Davis is general manager for American Wick Drain Corporation. Rachael is a homemaker and home-school mom. Their other children are Charles, 11; Anderson, 9; Savannah Anne, 6; Molly, 4; and Elizabeth, 2.
Ian Christopher Clark, born April 11 to Kelly (Bradley '93, DLHS'89), and Eric Clark, Antioch, Tenn.
Andrew Calvin Dale, born April 8 was adopted by Julie (Frasier '91) and Jeff Dale ('88), Nashville. Big sister is Sarah Katherine, 5.
John Mason Elzinga, born May 6 to Kristi (Stone '95) and John Elzinga, Nashville. John is regional training manager for Janssen Pharmaceutical. Kristi is a homemaker. Their other child is Jackson, 2.
Clark Edward Endsley, born March 22 to Tammy (Fulton '89) and Chuck Endsley, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Their other child is Carson, 2. Chuck is accounting manager for Fenders and More. Tammy is a stay-at-home mom.
Elizabeth Grace Gillespie, born March 20 to Lydia (Lampley '95) and Alex Gillespie ('95), West Point, Miss. Alex is a minister for Old Aberdeen church of Christ in West Point. Lydia is a stay-at-home mom.
Ashleigh Hope Godley, born Jan. 5 to Shari and Jon Godley ('88), Brentwood, Tenn. Jon is a student at Vanderbilt University in the radiation therapy program and works part-time for Vanderbilt Health Services in Franklin, Tenn. Shari is accounting director for Lifepoint Hospitals.
Turner Christian Gough, born Dec. 18, 2001, to Sherri (England '93) and Greg Gough ('91), Brentwood, Tenn. Greg is chief technology officer with Jabez Networks. Sherri is a homemaker. Their other son is Brendan, 4.
Dalton Gray, born Feb. 20 to Tami (Hogan '92) and Roger Gray, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Tami is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is Maleia Beth, 3.
Abigail Elizabeth Hackett, born April 7 to Tammy (Magness '91) and Cameron Hackett ('90), Nashville. Cameron works for American General. Tammy is a librarian with Metro Public Schools.
Luke Austin Hagemeyer, born March 17 to Patrice (Files '88) and Todd Hagemeyer, Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Patrice is a homemaker. Todd works for HCA. Their other child is Adam, 1.
John Golson Halbert II, born April 8 to Karen and Scott Halbert ('90), Brentwood, Tenn. Scott is an employee benefits consultant for the Standard Insurance Company in Brentwood. Karen is owner of a web-based company, www.mysecretstork.com.
Ashley Elizabeth Heffington, born June 12 to Emily (Phillips '95, DLHS '92) and Stephen Heffington ('94), Columbia, Mo. Their other child is Jessica Michelle, 2.
Gabriel Clint Hodges, born April 8 to Gretchen (Mandernach x'98) and Jimmy Hodges ('95), Barry, Ill. Jimmy is a minister for Barry church of Christ. Gretchen is a homemaker.
Noah Levi Holaway, born Dec. 26, 2001, to Kristina (Sowell '97) and Brian Holaway ('98), LaVergne, Tenn. Brian works for M. Lee Smith Publishers in Brentwood, Tenn. Kristina is a stay-at-home mom.
Sydney Elise Irons, born May 29 to Sandi (Wilee '95) and Alex Irons (x'95), Hendersonville, Tenn. Their other child is Kendall, 3. Alex is a supervisor with FedEx Ground. Sandi is employed part-time for the National Bank of Commerce.
Jacob Lee Hutchison, born April 22 to Johnna (Jackson '96) and Jeremy Hutchison, Fairview, Tenn.
Kyle Thomas Johnson, born Jan. 23 to Marcia (Mattasits '95) and Gary Johnson (x'94), Summertown, Tenn. Gary is a revenue research coordinator for Yellow Transportation in Nashville. Marcia works in sales for Verizon Wireless in Columbia, Tenn. Their other child is Kaylee, 3.
Allison Gale Jones, born Feb. 28 to Helen (Robinson '97) and Ivan Jones ('96), Franklin, Tenn. Ivan is a general contractor. Helen is a homemaker. Their other child is Walker, 2.
Kathryn Clare Jones, born Feb. 8 to Jessica (Corley '95) and Brett Jones ('95), Hendersonville, Tenn.
Austin Ryan Krech, born March 27 to Tiffany and Ryan Krech (x'97), Nashville. His big brother is Brandon.
LeEllen Elizabeth Lane, born April 10 to Stephanie (Shouse '91) and Andy Lane ('87), Nashville. Andy is women's softball coach at Lipscomb University. Stephanie is girls' physical education teacher for David Lipscomb Middle School.
Walker Ellis Lifsey, born Feb. 22 to Beth (Parish '93) and Eric Lifsey, Nashville. Their other child is Paxton Charles, 2.
Hope Faith Lovell, born May 26 to Jennifer and James Lovell ('90), Old Hickory, Tenn. James is a senior security analyst with HCA Healthcare in Nashville, Tenn. Jennifer is a homemaker. Their other child is Noah James, 2.
Samuel Lyon, born April 17 to Sherri (Hagan x'96) and Andy Lyon, Murfreesboro, Tenn. Their other children are Dale, 6, and Aaron 1.
Tessa-Claire Lynn, born Feb. 19 to Cynthia (Rorex '91) and Todd Lynn, Mableton, Ga. Cynthia is part-time research engineer with the national center for asphalt technology at Auburn University. Todd is an engineer with APAC in Atlanta, Ga. Their other children are Tiana, 5, and Tommi-Ciera, 3.
Julianne Marie McCullough, born May 4 to Jana (Hall '89) and Todd McCullough, Chicago, Ill.
Ethan Nathaniel Morris, born Feb. 9 to LeAnne (Cooper x'95) and Kevin Morris, Simpsonville, S.C. LeAnne is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is
Ansley, 3.
John Elston Morris Jr., born April 25 to Tonya (Philpott '91) and John Morris ('90), Franklin, Tenn. John is employed with Paragon Rehab Inc. in Nashville. Their other child is Jane Anne, 5.
Carlee Nash, born Jan. 31 to Robin and Erick Nash ('94), Arlington, Tenn. Erick is a sales recruiter with Eli Lilly Corporation. Robin is a homemaker. Their other child is Carson, 2.
Madeline Louise "Maddie" Nelson, born April 4 to Alicia (Poole'92) and David Nelson ('93), Franklin, Tenn. David is a senior service coordinator with Allstate Insurance. Alicia is a homemaker. Their other children are Megan and Caroline, 7, and Brett, 3.
James Williams "Will" Nixon, born Feb. 26 to Lori (Williams '92, DLHS'88), and Jay Nixon, Brentwood, Tenn. Their other child is Emily Claire, 2.
Connor Benjamin Owens, born March 30 to Gina (Quinn '90) and Eric Owens (x'92), Nashville. Their other child is Brittany, 3.
Jonathan Christian Parker, born Aug. 28, 2001, was adopted by Maureen Lee and Anthony Parker ('83), Tabligbo, Togo West Africa. Jonathan is a missionary in Togo. Their other child is Jeremy, 4.
Carter Thomas Pendley, born July 23, 2000, to Cami (Moss '93) and Tom Pendley, Dalton, Ga. Tom is director of manufacturing at J and J Industries. Cami is a stay-at-home mom.
Baine Cameron Peters, born Dec. 14, 2001 to Tiffany (McCord '96) and Christopher Peters, Dickson, Tenn.
Claire Michelle Piercey, born April 3 to Dr. Lisa (Finch '98) and David Piercey, Johnson City, Tenn. Lisa recently received her M.D. degree from East Tennessee State University and will begin a pediatrics residency in July. David is a graduate student in environmental health.
Erran Belle Ragan, born April 18 to Becky (Erranton '93) and Alan Ragan, Dickson, Tenn. Alan is a self-employed realtor/auctioneer. Becky works part time for Tri Star Bank in Dickson. Their other child is Carolina Mai, 2.
Eva Grace Randolph, born Feb. 17 to Jennifer (Paszalek '98) and Dallas Randolph ('99), Nashville.
Jacob Brennan Reed, born April 4 to Lori (Derryberry '94) and Kenneth Reed ('92), Franklin, Tenn. Kenneth teaches high school at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. and is the youth minister at Southern Hills church of Christ in Franklin. Lori is pre-school director at Southern Hills church of Christ. Their other child is Kayla, 3.
William Foster Robertson, born Feb. 5 to Lisa (Foster '94) and Brian Robertson, Franklin, Tenn. Lisa is a computer consultant for the Department of Childrens' Services. Brian is a senior accountant for Vanguard Healthcare.
Ella Gail and Lucy Ann Rosser, born May 30 to Abigail (Moss '97) and Brent Rosser ('96), Memphis, Tenn.
Clayton "Kincaid" Sanders, born April 30 to Tressa (Copley '96) and Clay Sanders, Centerville, Tenn. Tressa teaches at Centerville Intermediate School. Clay is a teacher/baseball coach at Hickman County High School.
Haylee Alyssa Smith, born March 5 to Stacy and Scott Smith (x'92), Parkersburg, W.Va. Scott works for Marietta Savings Bank. Stacy is a homemaker. Their other child is Brenden, 2.
John Owen Stephens, born Aug. 1, 2001, to Amelia (Hawkins '94) and John Stephens, Huntsville, Ala. John is vice president of investments for NBC Securities in Huntsville. Amelia is a homemaker. Their other child is Jack Ellis, 3.
JennyAnn Elizabeth Stokes, born March 1, to Elizabeth (Roland '91) and Kevin Stokes ('91), Ashland City, Tenn. Their other children are Roland and Hannah.
Lucas Riley Streiff, born Feb. 28 to Michelle and Peter Streiff ('98), Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Michael Alexander "Alex" Strunk, born June 8 to Stephanie (Sweatman '94) and Michael Strunk (x'96), Goose Creek, S.C. Michael is in the U.S. Navy. Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom. Their other child is Chad, 3.
Bennett Odell Walden, born March 31 to Shelly (Reeves '99, DLHS '90) and Ray Walden, Smyrna, Tenn. Their other child is Addison Paige, 3.
Grayson Elizabeth Whitaker, born Feb. 15 to Kelly and Chadwin Whitaker (x'94), Nashville.
Elijah Baley Wilkes, born April 25 to Heatharlyne (Hoyt'95) and Jeff Wilkes (x'95), Murfreesboro, Tenn. Jeff is an industrial engineer at Nissan in Smyrna, Tenn. Heatharlyne is a stay-at-home mom. She recently finished her master's degree in English at MTSU in Murfreesboro. Their other child is Charlotte Rose, 2.
Claire Nicole Zehntner, born May 4 to Katherine (Fox '94) and Ray Zehntner ('93), Brentwood, Tenn.
A.L.L. hosts national associates conference
The Associated Ladies for Lipscomb hosted the Associates for Christian Education Conference June 6-8 on the Lipscomb campus. Representatives from the colleges and universities associated with the churches of Christ attended the conference. -- Leigh Hosek
Alumni News
Here''s what's going on in the lives of your Lipscomb classmates.
54Bill Moore and Jeanne (Summers x'54) Moore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6. The couple lives in Montgomery, Ala.
57Dorris Richardson and his wife, Martha (Mitchell '61), celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on June 13. Martha met Dorris when he was doing his student teaching in Mrs. Cornett's senior sociology class at David Lipscomb High School. The couple lives in Bellevue, Tenn.
61Carolyn (Comer x'61) Miller and her husband, Ronald, live in Sacramento, Calif.
Sheila (Reagor x'61) Huffman lives in Yampa, Colo. She is self-employed on a ranch in Yampa.
64David Costello, president and chief executive for NASBA, Nashville, is a repeat winner in Accounting Today's September/October 2001 edition's "Top 100 Most Influential People." David and his wife, Shelly (Hite '61) Costello, live in Franklin, Tenn.
Stanton Tubb and his wife, Annelle (Gaddes DLHS'64) Tubb, are owners of The Courthouse Grill Restaurant in Sparta, Tenn. The couple lives in Sparta.
67Jane (McIntyre'67) Woodroof has retired after 20 years of service with David Lipscomb High School. Jane was chairperson of the Foreign Language Department and was named "Teacher of the Year" for the 1998-99 school year. Jane and her husband, Bert Woodroof (x'65, DLHS'61), live in Nashville.
70Wesley Paine was one the leaders of the Parthenon restoration in Nashville's Centennial Park. Wesley has been director of the city-owned building, the only full-sized replica of The Parthenon in the world, since 1979.
71Marlene Haynes and John Young (x'71) were married March 30. John is owner of a national voice-over TV studio. Marlene has retired after 26 years of teaching in public and private schools. The couple lives in Atlanta, Ga.
Thomas Reed (DLHS '65) and his wife, Shirley, live in Schwenksville, Pa. Tom works for Harleysville Insurance Company in Harleysville, Pa. He is an elder with the church at Exton, Pa. Shirley is a registered nurse and homemaker.
72Delores (Carnahan) Gray is a contributing author for two books recently published by J. Countryman, (a division of Thomas Nelson), titled Blessings for Babies and Blessings for Birthdays. She and her husband, Dr. Morgan Gray, live in Rockford, Tenn.
73Lydia Gladden is an eligibility specialist for Family Independence Agency. Lydia lives in Novi, Mich.
74Patricia Callicoat is executive director of Tennessee Valley Blood Services of the Nashville region for the Red Cross. Patricia lives in Nashville.
Dr. Deborah (Slaughter) Rowley is principal at Burlington Consulting in Melbourne, Australia. Her husband, Alan, is group manager for Telstra in Melbourne. The couple lives in Gleniris VIC, Australia.
Steve and Kathy (Brown'77) Thomas live in Wilmington, Del. Steve is vice president of sales for Graybar Electric Company in Philadelphia, Pa.
75Dr. James A. Wood has been promoted to full professor at Sul Ross State University in Uvalde, Texas. His wife, Maritza, is an instructor at Southwest Texas Junior College. They live in Uvalde, Texas.
77Greg Smith is employed with the Highland church of Christ in Columbia, Tenn., as their minister of involvement and family life. Greg is also sales manager for Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company. His wife, Ann, works for Mid-Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic. They have two children, Emily and Nathan.
78State Rep. Dr. Beth (Halteman) Harwell is the newly elected chairwoman of the Tennessee Republican Party. Dr. Harwell is serving her sixth term in the House of Representatives. She serves on the Education and Commerce Committees. Dr. Harwell is on the faculty of Volunteer State Community College, Trevecca College, Belmont University and the University of Tennessee Center for Government Training and is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. She and her husband, Sam, have three children, Allie, Bo, and Tucker.
Garry Hastings and his wife, Judy Gail (Dodd'79) Hastings, live in College Grove, Tenn. Garry is a medical technologist with St. Thomas Hospital. Judy teaches at College Grove Elementary. They have three children, Erica, Emily, and Matthew.
79James Adams and his wife, Janie (Vandiver '80) Adams lives in Tacoma, Wash. James is the northeastern regional sales manager for Sullivan Shoes. Janie is a homemaker.
Arah (Hallmark) Barham recently completed a bachelor of science degree at California State University in Chico, Calif. She was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Arah is a nurse manager for Enlor Rehabilitation Center in Chico. Her husband, Brett, is retired. They live in Chico.
Terry Elrod (DLHS'75) and his wife, Mary Jo (Kimbrough x'80, DLHS'76) Elrod live in Louisville, Ky. Terry is a sales representative for North American Truck Centers in Jefferson, Ind. Mary Jo is a stay-at-home mom. They have three children, Rachel, Rebekah, and Austin.
Myron Schrier (MAR'99) and Cordelia Suter were married March 9. Myron is a librarian at Pepperdine University's Culver City, Calif., campus. Cordelia is from Switzerland. The couple lives in Los Angeles.
82Karen (Bridgeman x'82) and her husband, Bill Clay, live in Roswell, Ga. with their children, Katheryn, Kristin, Kellyn and John. Bill works for Deloite and Touche. Karen is a homemaker.
Annette (Brown x'82) Caceres is a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Miami, Fla. Annette lives in Miami.
83Dr. Michael Miller and his wife, Rebecca, live in Brentwood with their two children, Michael and Rachel.
Joseph Rose and Jessica Treadway were married June 8 in Grove City, Ohio. Joe is a field representative for U.S. Rep. Bob Ney for the l8th District of Ohio. Jessica is a travel consultant for NET JETS in Columbus, Ohio. The couple lives in Blacklick, Ohio.
84Steve and Meryl (Stinson'89) Spann own Spann Funeral Home in Dickson, Tenn. Steve is also owner and co-founder of the Humphreys County Funeral home in Waverly, Tenn.
85Melissa (Bailey) Swinea is a nurse practicioner for Adult Health Care Clinic in Huntingdon, Tenn. Her husband, Matt, is the office and account manager. The couple lives in Huntingdon.
Jeffrey Osteen and his wife, Beth (Sumner'87) Osteen, live in Noblesville, Ind. Jeff was promoted to division marketing manager for Farmers Insurance Group in Indianapolis, Ind. Beth is a homemaker. Their children are Jessica, 9, Benjamin, 6, and Nicholas, 4.
86Greg Hoover has been named "rapid response engineer" for Exelon Nuclear at the Quad Cities Nuclear Plant in Cordova, Ill. He and his wife, Lauri (Anderson'82), live in Hillsdale, Ill with their children, Amanda, 15, and Jamison, 11.
Tim Smith and his wife, Lisa (Knox '88) Smith, live in LaVergne, Tenn. Tim recently graduated from MTSU with a bachelor of science in nursing. Tim works for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Lisa teaches anatomy/physiology and biology at Ezell Harding Christian School in Nashville. Their children are Katelyn, 12, and Hayley, 9.
87Todd Hunt (DLHS'82) and his wife, Anastasia Koviazina Hunt lives in Orlando, Fla. Todd is director of College Bookstores Valencia Community College in Orlando. Anastasia is office manager for College Optical at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Greg Sexton and his wife, Joni (Jones), live in Brentwood, Tenn. Greg is regional vice president of Cendant Corporation. Joni is a homemaker. Their children are Taylor Lynn, 4, and Tanner Scott, 3.
Charles Tomlin and Kimberely Reed were married May 4. Charles works for Lattimore, Black, Morgan and Cain PC. Kimberely works for Vanguard Health Systems. The couple lives in Smyrna, Tenn.
88Scott Boring recently completed his master of education in educational leadership from Wilmington College in Wilmington, Del. He played the lead in Stephen Schwartz's musical, "Children of Eden," for the Burlington County Footlighters. Scott also performs with "Lights," an a cappella Christian ensemble, in the Greater Philadelphia Area. He and his family reside in Shamong, N.J.
Yordanos (Asmellash '88) Burney is director of compliance services for the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Burney was listed in the September/October 2001 edition of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People. "Burney is responsible for ensuring that continuing professional education providers are certified through NASBA and meet its high professional standards when moving their content to an online classroom," the magazine said. She and her husband, David Burney, live in Nashville. They have two children, Hannah 10, and Alexandra, 8.
Dr. James Loden and Heather Chisholm were married June 15. James is owner of Loden Vision Centers. Heather is a speech/language pathologist for Metro Schools in Nashville.
89Fred Bidel ('89) is coach of the Sport Seasons Strikers (a team in the Nashville Area Women's Soccer Association.) Fred lives in Nashville.
Kim (Puckett'89) Scott, M.D. is practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Franklin, Tenn., in association with the Centennial Medical Center.
93Robert Crumpler works for the Oakwood Corporation. Robert lives in Archdale, N.C.
Debra (Comstock x'93) and her husband, Capt. John Hammer, live in Germany. Debra works as a home visitor in the parent education and support program for the military installation Family Support Center in Germany. John is a mental health officer in the U.S Army in Germany.
Heather Taylor and David Earnhart were married on Sept. 28, 2001. Heather is a professional flutist. David is an architect. The couple resides in Chicago, Ill.
Dione Warren and Justin DeWitte were married Nov. 3. Justin is pursuing an MBA at the University of Michigan and also works for Daimler Chrysler. The couple lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.
94Amy (Canon) Moore and her husband, William, live in Murray, Ky. Their daughter, Katie Elizabeth Elmore, was born Jan. 24, 2001. Katie is a stay-at-home mom. William is an accountant and a construction and equipment operator for Knight Trucking in southern Indiana.
Sonya Gordon is a lab technician for ELAB of Tennessee LLC. Sonya lives in Nashville.
95Charlyn Dunn and Brent Stiefel were married June 8. Charlyn works for ITT Technical Institute. Brent is employed with MetLife. The couple lives in Nashville.
Karen (Elkins) and her husband, Michael Connelly, live in Smyrna, Ga. Karen works for Dr. James Pitts. Michael is vice president of marketing at Deutsche Financial Services.
Scott and Shannon (Emery'93) Guthrie live in Hendersonville, Tenn. Scott recently completed his residency in pediatrics at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, Tenn. He has begun a three-year fellowship in neonatal medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Shannon is a stay-at-home mom. Their children are Emma, 3, and Grace, 5 months.
96Tressa (Copley'96) Sanders and her husband, Christopher Sanders, live in Centerville, Tenn. Tressa teaches at Centerville Intermediate School. Christopher is a science teacher/coach for Hickman County High School.
David Hunnicutt lives in Madison, Ala. David is an electrical engineer for Teledyne Brown Engineering.
Harry Moneypenny Jr. and LeighAnn Henry were married June 15. Harry works for St. Thomas Hospital.
Melissa (Dickson) Orum and her husband, John, live in Franklin, Tenn. Melissa is a graphic designer with Dalmatian Press. John is a team leader with Travelers Property Casualty.
James Rose has begun his law practice, "Solo Law Firm," in Memphis, Tenn. His practice includes areas of collection, criminal, entertainment, divorce and contract litigation. James lives in Memphis.
Jonathan Wood and Emily (Gribble x'03) were married June 15. Jonathan works for Ford Motor Company. Emily is attending Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta. The couple lives in Atlanta.
97Jason Carpenter is president and CEO of MidSouth Pension Consultants of Middle Tennessee. The company services and administers retirement plans for about 250 small and medium sized companies in 13 states. Jason lives in Nashville.
Brian Cromwell graduated in May from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He will begin his residency at The University of Tennessee School of Medicine's residency program in internal medicine at Baptist Hospital in July. He and his wife, Belle (Tucker x'99, DLHS '95) Cromwell, and son, Tucker, 1, live in Nashville.
Kimberly Reed is a district sales representative for Prime Pay. She received her master of education from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Kim lives in Eustis, Fla.
Sonya Reeves and Adam Swallows were married May 18. Sonya works for Hecht's Department Store. Adam is a police officer in Brentwood, Tenn. The couple lives in Thompson's Station, Tenn.
98Jason Brown is in graduate school at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Jason is a consultant for Integrity Industrial Design in Decatur, Ala. Jason lives in Fayetteville, Tenn.
Emily Burton (DLHS'94) and John Deaderick were married April 6. Emily is a publicist with Vector Management. John is a musician. The couple lives in Nashville.
Tim Cornwell (x'98) and Brittney Barber ('01) were married May 11. Tim is assistant basketball coach at Lipscomb University. Brittney works for CTX Mortgage in Brentwood, Tenn.
Derrick Free and Wendy Carnahan were married June 8. Derrick is a first-year law student at The University of Tennessee School of Law in Knoxville, Tenn. Wendy is employed with Bayer Corporation. The couple lives in Knoxville.
Betsy Gill and Danny Lucas were married on Dec. 29, 2001. They live in Bolivar, Tenn.
Jason Kirby and Misty Wyatt were married June 2, 2001. Jason teaches engineering and coaches football at Antioch High School in Antioch, Tenn. Misty teaches at Glengarry Elementary School in Nashville. The couple lives in LaVergne, Tenn.
Brian McDonald and his wife, Kym, live in Joelton, Tenn. Brian is a senior customer representative for Sprint PCS. Kym is a social worker for Willowbrook Home Health Care.
Jeremy Pettit defended his doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology at Florida State University on Feb. 26. His dissertation was titled "Mechanisms of recurrent suicidality: An application of the kindling and behavioral sensitization models to recurrent suicidality." In July Jeremy will begin a residency in clinical psychology at Texas Medical Center in Houston.
99Courtney (Cline) and Michael Peek were married Nov. 3, 2001. Michael is a systems administrator for The University of Tennessee. Courtney is a homemaker. The couple lives in Knoxville, Tenn.
John Kroplin is press secretary for the State of Tennessee House of Representatives. John lives in Nashville.
Deborah (Morse) and Tom Williams were married Oct. 9, 2001. Deborah is pursuing a master's degree in nursing at Vanderbilt University. Tom is a staff sergeant with the United States Air Force.
Preston Shipp is judicial clerk for Judge David Welles with the Court of Criminal Appeals. Preston and his wife, Sherisse (Herring '01) live in Nashville.
Dwight Spradlin and Natalie Montgomery were married June 8. Natalie is a graduate student at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dwight is employed in media relations with the Tennessee Titans.
Chad Walker (x'99) and Colette Mainardi were married April 20. Colette is employed with the Cohen Group. Chad works for N Grantz and Son in Washington, D.C. The couple lives in Alexandria, Va.
00Franklin Bennett and Reid (Harrell DLHS '98) were married June 15. Franklin is employed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee. The couple lives in Nashville.
Elizabeth Coggins received her degree in nursing in May from Calhoun Community College. Elizabeth lives in Decatur, Ala.
Chris Collinson and Misha McAfee were married June 8. Chris and Misha are employed with Dell Computer in Nashville. The couple lives in Nashville.
Brad Denton and Rebecca (Brown '99) were married May 25. Brad works for First Tennessee Bank in Chattanooga, Tenn. Rebecca is employed with Ringgold Elementary School in Ringgold, Ga.
Stacey Mast and Robert Williams were married July 7, 2001. Stacey is in graduate school at the University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas. Robert is a manager at Shadow Chase Stables, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The couple lives in Houston.
01Ashley Danford has joined the Gish, Sherwood and Friends advertising agency in Nashville. Ashley lives in Gallatin, Tenn.
Rebecca Ensley and Michael Claunch (DLHS '98) were married May 22. Rebecca is a public relations specialist for American Income Life.
Chris and Jennifer (King) Jones are living in Chattanooga, Tenn. Chris is a regional relationship specialist with UnumProvident in Chattanooga. Jennifer is employed with the Metro School System in Chattanooga.
Anthony Jordan and Mary Kate Anderson were married May 11, 2002. The couple lives in Nashville.
Carol Kieffer and James Smallwood were married May 4. Carol works for SDS in Franklin, Tenn. James is employed with Music City Fire Sprinkler. The couple lives in Nashville.
Menda Norman and Jon Kincaid were married April 6. Menda is editorial assistant for the Gospel Advocate in Nashville. Jon is a freelance graphic designer. The couple lives in Nashville.
Jennie Parker (DLHS '98) and Clarence Miller Jr. were married April 20. Jennie works for HCA as a staff accountant. Clarence works in quality control for Ingram Periodicals. The couple lives in Hermitage, Tenn.
Cliff Spencer (x'01) and Ashley Campbell were married May 25. Cliff owns C.S. Hockey. Ashley is a bridal consultant for Artzell's Brides and Formals. The couple lives in Nashville.
02Bridgett Gray (x'02, DLHS '99) and Jeremy Ketchum were married May 18.
Laura Leaver and Seth Rozell were married May 25 with her father, Walt Leaver, officiating. Seth is a computer engineer with Support Systems Associates, Inc. in Warner Robbins, Ga. The couple lives in Warner Robbins.
Walter Turner and Pamela (Simpson x'04) were married May 25. The couple lives in Nashville.
05Altie Fuqua (x'05) and Kevin Jordan were married April 6. Altie is employed with Gold's Gym in Nashville. Kevin works for All In One Bonding Services in Nashville. The couple lives in Nashville.
HIGH SCHOOL
Craig Chapman (DLHS '98) and Mandy Laurer were married June 22. Mandy is employed with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Craig is employed with National Recovery Bureau.
Congratulations to Caroline and Jonathan Kulp (DLHS'88) on the birth of their son, Isaac Edward Kulp on June 7, 2001. Jonathan is assistant professor of music at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, La. Caroline is a stay-at-home mom.
Sarah Nicks (DLHS '98) and Daniel Dubois of Owensboro, Ky., were married June 15 in Nashville with the grandfather of the bride, Dorris Billingsley, officiating.
Rena (Major DLHS'38) Shaub died April 29, Franklin, Tenn.
Stephanie Schuller (DLHS'00) and Timothy Nance were married June 8. The couple are students at Harding University in Searcy, Ark.
Derek Waltchack ('92) and Mary Rushton were married May 4. Derek works for Coldwell Banker Commercial Eyster Properties. The couple lives in Birmingham, Ala.
Meleia Wilson (DLHS'98) graduated from Freed Hardeman University in May with a bachelor of arts degree in marketing.
Student polished space mirrors ready for launch
Optical physicist Vince Huegele, a 1978 graduate, of NASA''s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., inspects some 800 of roughly a thousand mirrors ready for assembly onto Starshine 4 -- a space-bound satellite which, when ready for launch, will resemble a high-tech disco ball.
Students from hundreds of schools in 43 countries smoothed and polished the mirrors to make them reflective. They were then coated by Marshall's Space Optics Manufacturing Technology Center to prevent their reflective surfaces from tarnishing in the harsh environment of space.
The mirror-covered satellite is set for launch January in 2003 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis during the STS-114 mission to the International Space Station. Orbiting the Earth for several years, Starshine 4 will reflect sunlight to observers on the ground, so that students participating in the educational program can study the effect of solar activity on Earth's atmosphere.
This satellite is the fourth in a series. The first Starshine satellite orbited the Earth from June 1999 until February 2000. Starshine 2 orbited the Earth from December 2001 until April 2002. Starshine 3, launched in September 2001, is still in orbit.
In Memoriam
The Lipscomb University ''family' has been touched by these recent losses.
John Acuff ('38) died May 28 in Nashville. Survivors include his wife, Freda (Clayton '39, DLHS '37); daughters, Linda (Acuff x'60) Ryan and Judy (Acuff x'70) Staggs; sister Elsie (Acuff '28) Fox and a brother, Jasper Acuff (DLHS '36). Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
The Alumni Office was notified of a correction to the April 2002 death notice for R. Peyton Alsup ('32) who died Feb. 1, 2002. His daughter, Jane, preceded him in death. His wife Ruth (Overton '33) Alsup, brothers Grover, Wilson, and Allie Alsup, and a sister, Mamie Alsup Baird, survive.
Jim Anderson ('61) died Jan. 22 in Decatur, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter Lauri (Anderson '82) Hoover; sons Richard Anderson and Chris Jeffrey; and several grandchildren.
Gordon Brewer Jr. ('65) died May 9, Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Sandifer '66), Brewer; son, Stephen Brewer; daughters Leigh Williams and Jan Achuff; and grandsons Zack and Alex Brewer.
Tom Bright, retired employee of Lipscomb University, died May 3, Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Bright, former Lipscomb University nurse.
Juanita (Hatter x'49) Brown died March 12 in Nashville. She is survived by her son, Keith Brown ('79), and daughter, Mitzie Russell. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Claude Buck Jr. ('50) died April 13 in Hendersonville, Tenn. Survivors include his wife Margaret; sons; Ronald, David and Steven; a daughter, Rita Chanatry; and several grandchildren.
Mary (Key '32) Butler died April 3, Lexington, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Jo Ann (Mitchell DLHS '48) Carver on June 14 in Nashville. Survivors include her husband, William Carver (DLHS '48); son, William Allen Carver; daughter, Jane Blount; and several grandchildren.
Mike Cornwell, husband of Cathy (Crane x'78) died on April 19. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Michael, and his parents, Fay and Jean Cornwell.
Gladys Lawrence McKelvey Deep died June 9. Survivors include her husband, Sam Deep; sons, Dr. Carl McKelvey ('53) and Lloyd McKelvey (x'57); sister, Roberta Brooks; and grandchildren Shearon (McKelvey x'74, DLHS '69) Sarver, Ginger (McKelvey '77, DLHS '73) Santiago, Carl McKelvey III (x'80), Allen McKelvey, Brad McKelvey ('x79) and Karen Moore. Sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.
Marie (Chunn 39) Dillingham died March 14 in Columbia, Tenn. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Stockard; son, J. Michael Dillingham; and several grandchildren. Her brother, Thomas Chunn, also survives.
William Elrod ('38) died June 5 in Madison, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Mabel (Walker '38) Elrod; daughters JoAnne (Elrod x'66) Westerfield, and Lucy (Elrod '69) Tyson; and son, William Elrod Jr. ('75). Several grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Robert Moore Empson died May 23. He was the husband of Dorothy Johnson Empson, secretary to the late Dr. Thomas Whitfield, former chair of the Department of Education. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Empson x'73, DLHS '69) Williams, Emily (Empson '91, DLHS '71) Hewgley, and Elaine (Empson '75, DLHS '71) Williams; and grandchildren Rob and Melissa.
Lucile (Shaub '42) Exum died April 11 in Nashville. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Exum; daughter, Marsha (Exum '70, DLHS '66) Forehand; son Raymond Thomas Exum ('66); grandchildren Baxter Exum, Emily Landis, Christy Forehand, Susan Tanley, and David Forehand; and three great-grandchildren.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Russell Gleaves ('35) on April 26 in Hermitage, Tenn. His wife, Melissa, survives.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Lori Goodpasture (DLHS '85) on April 29 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Henry Grayson ('42, DLHS'40,), of Nashville and Sarasota, Fla., died April 11. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; daughters Wanda Rhyelle, April Rhodes, and Jan Myers; a son, Chip Grayson; and a brother, Robert Grayson. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Mary (Bynum '49) Gunselman died March 26 in Portland, Ore. Survivors include her children, Marshall Gunselman Jr. ('52), James William, Mary (Gunselman) Lee, Edward, Dr. Sandra Gunselman ('84), and Louise Gunselman; and a number of grandchildren.
Rhonda S. Hale ('77) died April 1, Nashville. Survivors include her father, Floyd Hale Jr.; mother, Emma Hale; sisters Debora and Anita Hale and Tanji Chuma; and a brother, Floyd Hale III.
Florence (Denton '28) Hendrix died Dec. 29, 2001 in Franklin, Tenn.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of Marjorie (Taylor '39) Ingram, Shelbyville, Tenn.
Patti (Ryan DLHS'64) Krech died on March 23, Nashville. Survivors include her sons, Ryan Krech (x'97), Jonathan and David Krech, and grandson, Brandon Krech.
The Alumni Office has been notified of the death of S. Dewayne Lanham ('61) on June 19. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Moore x'63) Lanham, Nashville.
Gerald Thomas (Tom) McCalister Jr. (x'71) died of food poisoning on March 15. His home was in Panama City, Fla.
Bertie Sue (Robertson '39) Moore died June 2, Brentwood, Tenn. Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Moore x'73) Swain; son Roger Moore (DLES '68); and grandchildren Emily and Tracy Swain.
Burneta (Sheets x'33) Johnson Neeley died June 5 in Ashland City, Tenn. Survivors include daughters Barbara Wynn and Jeannie Johnson, and a son, Randy Johnson. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Reba Nicks (x'49) died May 16 in Dickson, Tenn.
Rachel (English '56) Norman died May 18 in Brentwood, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, James Norman, sons Chuck and Richard, daughters Irene (Norman) Wingett and Marie (Norman) Batts, and several grandchildren.
The Alumni Office has been notified that Oliver Oakley (x'50) died March 1, Tullahoma, Tenn.
Beth O'Neal (x'90) died Dec. 23, 2001 in Smyrna, Tenn.
Rela (Dark x'30) Purdom died April 6 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Randal Roberts ('88) died May 4. He is survived by his wife, Christa (Reynolds x'91) Roberts, Antioch, Tenn.
Alexander Shawn &"Alex" Rogers, the infant son of Sharon (Shoun '87) and Brian Rogers, Nashville, died April 3. He was born on Jan. 23. Sharon is employed with Lipscomb University.
Maurice Santi (x'50) died April 15. Survivors include his sons, David Santi ('71), Dr. Michael Santi Sr. ('74), and Dr. Stephen Santi. Several grandchildren also survive.
The Alumni Office has been notified that Kermit Stone (x'50) died April 18.
Dr. Jerry Stoneking, husband of Kaye (Parnell '66) Stoneking, died Nov. 16, 2001, in Knoxville, Tenn. Dr. Stoneking was dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee. Survivors include his wife, Kaye; daughter, Jennifer; and son, Jeffrey.
Edith Gore Whitehead, former Lipscomb University employee, died June 23. Survivors include her husband, Floye Whitehead; children, Mary (Gore '74, DLHS '70), Bouldin, Julius &"Jay" Gore ('79, DLHS '75), William Whitehead ('75, DLHS '71), Roy Whitehead (x'77, DLHS '73), and Mary (Whitehead '79, DLHS '75) Furr. Several grandchildren and sisters Leola Rodgers, Mildred Johnson, Octavine Greer, Vivian Lindsay and Lois Mays, also survive.
Sims Wilhoite (x'50) died April 26 in Canton, Miss.
Martha (Lumsden '36) Wolff died April 4 in Columbia, Tenn.
Summer at Lipscomb
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 Larry Cantrell of Tallahassee, Fla., speaks to Lecture guests during one of the adult class sessions. |
Minister Alan Bryan honored during Lectures
Longtime minister Alan Bryan was honored during the Willard Collins Summer Lectures at Lipscomb University June 10.
About 500 guests gathered to honor Bryan and his wife, LaJuana, during the "Special Dinner Honoring Preachers," an annual feature of the lectureship.
"The spirit of evangelism lives in Alan Bryan. He is always interested in souls," said Lytle Thomas, executive director of Nashville's Inner City Ministries.
"I don't care how much money you raise ... or how far you travel, you will never meet another leader like Alan Bryan," Thomas said.
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, earned his bachelor's degree from Pepperdine and the master of education from Texas Tech. He taught at Lipscomb in 1955-56.
 LaGard Smith's afternoon class was a popular Lectures feature. |
 One of the highlights of IMPACT Junior and Senior were the group sessions. |
 Lecture guests attend one of the women's classes. |
 Jim Thomas, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies, advises incoming freshmen and their parents about class selection during the first session of Advance, July 11-12. |
 Wade Sandrell, vice president of enrollment and marketing, assists Rose Bufford, left, and her daughter Ashley at Advance. |
 High School students take a break during IMPACT activities in June. |
