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Autumn 2013
Meet your new favorite
Wonder Boy: Jerry returns
as campus ambassador.
Pages 10-11.
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A memorable return for a Tech alumnus
It had been almost 40 years since Elton Eisele, Arkansas
Tech University Class of 1976, had laid eyes on his alma
mater. So when he came back to Homecoming 2013, he
wanted to get the best view possible.
Elton captured the photograph below this letter, and
many others, while flying over the Arkansas Tech campus
during Homecoming weekend. He was generous enough to
share them with our office and give us permission to share
them with you in Tech Action.
As you can see, Elton is equally talented as both a
photographer and a pilot. Elton served as director of
bands at Niles North High School in Skokie, Ill., from 19832012. Shortly after his retirement from teaching school,
he was appointed director of flight instruction at the
Northwest Flyers Flight School in suburban Chicago.
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We extend our appreciation to Elton for his aerial
photos of campus. Take a closer look…do you see some
facilities that you do not recognize? If it has been a while
since you have visited campus, you will probably be as
impressed as Elton was. Start your visit to campus at
the Alumni House, which is located at 1313 N. Arkansas
Avenue. We would love to see you and hear your Tech story.
In the meantime, enjoy all of the Homecoming photos
and the updates from campus in this issue of Tech Action.
Fight On, Arkansas Tech!
Kelly Davis ‘81
Director of Alumni Relations and the Tech Loyalty Fund
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Alumni Association Board of Directors
President: Jim White ‘78
President-Elect: Todd Sweeden ‘76
Katherine Nunn Bowden ‘54 12/13
Jim White ‘78 12/13
Sandy Smith ‘86 12/14
Cody Hill ‘07 12/15
Sue Chiolino ‘68 12/13
Vickie Yates ’79 & ‘89 12/13
Matthew White ‘06 12/14
Sherry Nordin Polsgrove ‘81 12/15
Brenda Metcalf Hipp ‘63 12/13
Jim Higgs ‘73 12/14
Steve Kesner ‘77 12/13
Truman Hill ‘70 12/14
Cara Hammond Witherspoon ‘78 12/14 Dustin Parsons ‘10 12/15
Justin Price ‘01 12/15
Jared Wood ‘97 12/14
Tayler Melton ‘10 12/13
Sarah Beth Phillips ‘06 12/14
Leila Bean Alston ‘77 12/15
Melissa Owens Steeves ‘07 12/15
Todd Sweeden ‘76 12/13
Joshua Ray ‘06 12/14
Susan McIntyre Dunn ‘83 12/15
Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/15
Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep.
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Tech Action, Volume 49, No. 4. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801
Director of Alumni Relations &
Tech Loyalty Fund
Kelly Davis
Coordinator of Young Alumni &
Student philanthropy
Alison Parks Taylor
Coordinator of Alumni Communications
& Activities
Aaron Jones
Alumni Office Administrative Assistant
Terry Holland-Finley
Editorial Committee
Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Julie Nebben Morgan,
Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner
publications/creative Services
Felisha Weaver
Director of New Media
Carrie Harris Phillips
Cover Photograph
Liz Chrisman
Contributing Photographers
Steve Newby, Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr,
Alex Duvall, Sadie Slagle,
Howard Ritchie
E-mail address
[email protected]
Web site
www.techties.atu.edu
Tech Action is published quarterly by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and
faculty/staff of Arkansas Tech University. We welcome manuscripts and photographs from our readers. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you
would like your originals returned. Parents, if your son or daughter attended Tech and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new
address. Address updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling (479) 968-0242 or by sending e-mail to [email protected].
Homecoming 2013
Arkansas Tech University welcomed
home a long-lost Wonder Boy legend
during Homecoming 2013.
Jerry the Bulldog (photographed,
above, with Homecoming queen
Molly Gibson) was re-introduced as
campus ambassador after a
76-year absence during a ceremony on
Homecoming Saturday. See pages 10-11
to learn more about Jerry.
The following pages show images
from all of the Homecoming 2013 events.
Visit www.flickr.com/arkansastech to view
more Homecoming photos.
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Homecoming 2013
Ladies Champagne Bingo
Friday, October 25
Lake Point Conference Center
Julie Morgan, Mona Ingram, Pam Mathis
Ann Filyaw, Judy Murphy, Travis Holiman, Mary Ann Rollans, V. Carole Smith
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Peggy Stratton, Claudia Fellows
Anita Markle, Paula Stamps, Charlotte Linch, Linda Rush
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Homecoming Golf Classic
Friday, October 25
Russellville Country Club
The three-man team of Bill Curtis, Wyn Norwood and
David Rollans fired a 13-under par round of 58 to win the
2013 Arkansas Tech University Homecoming Golf Classic at
Russellville Country Club on Friday, Oct. 25.
Curtis/Norwood/Rollans finished two strokes clear of the
field, which included 30 teams and a total of 90 individuals
playing in support of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association
Scholarship.
Bill Curtis, Wyn Norwood, David Rollans
Proceeds from the Homecoming Golf Classic have helped
the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association fund more than
$63,000 in scholarships over the past three years.
The winning team made 13 birdies and five pars. The key
to their victory was an 8-under par score of 28 on the back
nine.
The Par-3 Seventh Hole at Russellville Country Club
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Bob Whorton, Tommy Hindsman, Richard Peel
Don Ed Fronabarger, Todd Dennis, Dan Nicholson
Ronnie Higgins, Larry LaFevers, Truman Pew
2013 Homecoming Golf Classic Results
First Flight
Third Flight
Bill Curtis/Wyn Norwood/David Rollans
Tommy Hindsman/Richard Peel/Bob Whorton
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Larry LaFevers/Ronnie Higgins/Truman Pew
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Jim Bentley/Gordon Dunn/Bill Grant
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65
Bucky Croom/Johnny Morgan/Walter Ramsey
61
Keith Moore/Alex Pipkin/Jamie Sorrells
Jimmy Cunningham/Nelson Ennis/Dan Lovelady
61
Harold Cornett/Gerald Harvell/Dan Smith
67
John Paul Davis/Tim Douglass/Matt McCoy
61
Jack Bradford/Larry Cotton/Bob Ratchford
Randy Joe Hamilton/Graham Rucker/Todd Rucker
61
Steve Fisher/Steve Lunsford/Rick Pilkington
Adam Anderson/Clay Anderson/Dusty Bonds
62
Ken Freeman/Ken Vess/Keith Vess
Scott Dorminy/Bryan Fisher/Heath Styles
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67
67
67
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Fourth Flight
Second Flight
Paul Ehrle/Brian James/David Mann
Todd Dennis/Don Ed Fronabarger/Dan Nicholson
Chris Boudreaux/John Reno/Earnest Taylor
68
Beau Funderburk/John Rommel/Greg Thompson
63
Randy Bittle/Alvin Lievsay/Jim Parker
Louis Besancon/Arnold Bowden/Steven Horne
63
Kent Bartlett/John Feltner/Mike King
70
Donnie Parks/Glenn Parks/Jean Parks
63
Daniel Connerly/Alan Kizer/Scott Swanson
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B.J. Bayer/Travis Horn/Will Wetzel
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77
David Gatling/Jerry Gatling/David Robinson
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Steve Dixon/Bobby Furnatter/Joey James
63
Matt Hagenlocker/Jason McCurrie/Rex Rose
Beau Dollar/Steven Sosebee/Brittany Tolliver
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Mary Gunter/Theresa Herrick/Danny Ketcherside
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70
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Friday Night Events
Friday, October 25
Lake Point Conference Center
Kathy Bowden, Duahn Walter
Darryl Melton, Marty Melton
Elton Eisele, Reber Clark, Julie Morgan, Madelon Cheatham
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Robert C. Brown, Johnny Morgan
Carolyn McGee, Suzanne Harmon
Bob Ratchford, Dean Wilburn, Kenny Saylors, Jack Bradford
Jack Wright, Harley Davis
Homecoming 2013
Saturday Events
Saturday, October 26
Lake Point & On Campus
Hindsman Players Reunion
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James Hudspeth, Mary Nell Cotton, Donovan Horn
Bobby Price, Don Johnston, Charles Warner
Robert Norman, Harley Davis
Robert C. Brown, Ralph Boen
Alumni T Club Annual Meeting
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Saturday Events
Saturday, October 26
Tomlinson Hall & Centennial Plaza
Perry Raley, Ray Reynolds, Arnold Bowden
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Jock Davis, Bob Edwards
The Caraway Hall Girls
Melba Davis, Sue Stallings
Carl Baswell, David Moseley
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Arkansas Tech ROTC Students and Alumni
Homecoming 2013
Return of Jerry
Saturday, October 26
Williamson Hall & Thone Stadium
Ceremony Welcoming Jerry Home
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Jerry, Charles Blanchard
Todd Sweeden, Jerry, Maysel Teeter
Jerry and The Young Family
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Jim Murphy, Jerry
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Welcome
Home,
Jerry
Campus Ambassador rejoins Tech Family after 76 years away
After 76 years away from home, Jerry the Bulldog has
returned to Arkansas Tech University to serve in the role
of campus ambassador.
Jerry was adopted as campus ambassador by
a unanimous vote of the Arkansas Tech Student
Government Association during its meeting at the Doc
Bryan Student Services Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Want More
Jerry?
Visit
www.atu.edu/jerry
to learn more
about the return
of a Wonder Boy
legend.
The re-introduction of Jerry does not affect the
nicknames for the Arkansas Tech intercollegiate athletics
teams, which will continue to be known as the Wonder
Boys and the Golden Suns.
As campus ambassador, Jerry will represent Arkansas
Tech at campus events and athletics competitions
throughout the academic year.
The original Jerry was a daily part of life at Arkansas
Tech in the mid-1930s. He was owned by William O. Young,
who oversaw the business affairs of Arkansas Tech as
secretary and bursar from 1917-42 and acted as interim
president of the college from 1923-25; and his son,
Robert A. Young Sr., who grew up to serve as purchasing
agent, business manager, vice president for business
affairs and vice president for administration at Arkansas
Tech from 1941-84 as well as interim president in 1972.
Jerry spent much of his time on campus at the armory
(now known as the Stroupe Building) with National Guard
Battery F. The students and guardsmen there adopted
Jerry as one of their own.
An article from the Feb. 26, 1936, issue of the Arka
Tech student newspaper stated that Jerry exhibited
“determination” and that his only bad habit seemed to be
a fondness for chewing on shoes.
The article went on to state that Jerry was “always
present at anything of importance at the armory,” which
was a social center of campus at that time and the site of
Arkansas Tech home basketball games.
When the original Jerry passed away in late 1937, the
headline in the Arka Tech proclaimed “Campus Loses
Mascot in Passing of Jerry.”
Homecoming 2013
Now, Jerry is back.
“Jerry represents an admirable characteristic that
has defined Arkansas Tech for more than 100 years —
persistence,” said Susie Nicholson, vice president for
student services and university relations at Arkansas
Tech. “Jerry’s never-say-die attitude is reflected in the
way Arkansas Tech has persevered through tough times.
Jerry’s spirit lives inside Tech students who overcome every
obstacle to realize the life-changing benefits of a college
education. Jerry’s competitive drive is exemplified by the
efforts of Wonder Boys and Golden Suns student-athletes
on the fields and courts of play.
“We invite the Tech Family to welcome Jerry home,”
continued Nicholson. “He represents an important
connection between our past, our present and our future.”
Jerry was re-introduced to campus during a ceremony on
Saturday, Oct. 26, that featured Dr. Robert A. Young Jr., Clay
Wyllia, Major General William Wofford and representatives
from the Arkansas Tech U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training
Corps (ROTC) program.
Dr. Young, grandson and son of the original Jerry’s
owners, has continued the family tradition of involvement at
Arkansas Tech by serving as president of the Arkansas Tech
Foundation, as an avid fan of the Wonder Boys and Golden
Suns and by supporting two annual student awards named
in honor of his family.
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From Top to Bottom:
(1) Jerry arrives for his
welcome home ceremony
(2) The SGA Executive
Wyllia is a senior from Atkins and president of the
Arkansas Tech Student Government Association, which has
accepted a leadership role in the care and promotion of Jerry.
Board poses with Jerry
(3) Major General
William Wofford, Jerry,
Captain Michael Bennett
(4) Jerry on the sidelines
Wofford serves as adjutant general for the Arkansas
National Guard. Member of the Arkansas Tech Class of 1971,
he joined the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction in 2008.
During the ceremony, Wofford placed Jerry under the care
of Arkansas Tech U.S. Army ROTC students. Those students
will serve as Jerry’s caretakers when he is on campus.
“Students from the U.S. Army ROTC program at Arkansas
Tech were selected to serve as Jerry’s on-campus caretakers
as a means of carrying forward the bond that existed
between the original Jerry and the National Guardsmen on
campus in the 1930s,” said Nicholson.
For more information about Jerry, visit www.atu.edu/jerry.
The life and times of Jerry will be documented through the
Arkansas Tech University Facebook page and via Twitter
@ArkansasTech.
at his first football game
Alumni News
Master of Preparedness
Tran helps plan Final Four, other major events in Arlington
The sports world will have its eyes trained upon
“The emergency management (EM) program provided
Arlington, Texas, for two of the most anticipated sporting
everything I needed to be successful upon graduation,”
events of the upcoming 12 months — the NCAA Final
said Tran. “I gained a broad range of knowledge through
Four in April 2014 and the inaugural College Football
their diverse curriculum. I believe the biggest strength of
Playoff (CFP) national championship game in January
the program was outside the classroom. Getting a degree
2015.
from a prominent EM program was great, but the professors
taught another lesson that I believe to be more valuable.
With nightly crowds of approximately 75,000 fans for
the two sessions of the Final Four and the possibility
“The department and its professors always stressed
of 105,000 fans for the football national championship
the importance of networking and getting to know
game, more than 250,000 individuals are expected to
the professionals in your field,” continued Tran. “They
pass through the gates of AT&T Stadium during those two
constantly kept EM students aware of internships and
events alone.
additional trainings, drills and courses to participate in.
Arkansas is relatively small so after a few of those trainings,
By the time those fans arrive, Arkansas Tech University
alumnus David Tran will have invested countless hours in
connections. Having that diploma is essential, but the
making their visit as safe and problem-free as possible.
things you did to go above and beyond are what future
Tran was hired by the City of Arlington as its
emergency management planner following the completion
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you get familiar with a lot of the faces and make those
employers will see.”
In addition to emergency management planning
of his education at Arkansas Tech. He earned a Bachelor
for major events, Tran also helped coordinate the
of Science degree in emergency management from Tech
local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT),
in 2011 and a Master of Science degree in emergency
participated in a task force charged with limiting the effects
management and homeland security from Tech in 2013.
of West Nile Virus in North Texas and worked on completing
a continuity of operations plan (COOP) for the City of
“The biggest challenge will be working with so many
Arlington during his first three months on the job.
agencies,” said Tran when asked about the NCAA Final
Four and CFP national championship game. “In recent
“A COOP plan identifies what a department’s essential
years, Arlington has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the World
functions are, what functions must continue even
Series and the NBA All-Star Game. Agencies involved
immediately after a disaster/disruption, which personnel is
included FBI, Department of Homeland Security, NFL,
needed to carry out those functions and what resources do
NCAA, NBA, Department of Defense, Police, Fire,
the personnel need to carry out those essential functions,”
surrounding jurisdiction’s public safety, media…you name
said Tran. “I’ve had experience writing COOP plans for
it. Communications with all participating agencies during a
school districts during my time at Arkansas Tech.”
large scale event will always be one of the most important
issues to address.
Tran points to his graduate assistantship in the
Arkansas Tech Department of Emergency Management as a
“One of the main attractions to this job was the
turning point in his education and his life.
opportunity to plan for events like these,” continued Tran.
“Anywhere you go as an emergency manager, you will
“I was fortunate to be accepted for a graduate
have to plan for natural disasters. Arlington provides me
assistantship position upon graduating at Arkansas Tech,
a unique opportunity to plan for disasters as well as these
so I spent a total of six years at the university,” said Tran.
special events.”
“I’m 24 now and it is amazing to think about how much I’ve
grown in six years. I learned time management, leadership
Tran knows that his Arkansas Tech education prepared
and communications skills that are vital to any career. I just
him for moments as large as the ones he will experience in
gained an overall sense of responsibility that prepared me
the coming months.
for my professional career.”
Alumni News
Thirteen receive Alumni Association Scholarship
Jake Blockburger
Dayton Evans
Trent Latham
Kelsey Frazier
Haley Owen
Rachel Gilbreath
Alex Phillips
Kat Kroeker
Matt Robinson
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Hayden Scott
Will Stewart
Thirteen freshmen at Arkansas Tech University
Aleksi Stinnett
Lauryn Tereza
• Jacob Tyler Blockburger of Benton
received $2,000 each in scholarship assistance for the
• Dayton Ray Evans of Marshall
2013-14 academic year from the Arkansas Tech Alumni
• Kelsey Ruth Frazier of Danville
Association Scholarship.
• Rachel Elizabeth Gilbreath of Paris
• Katherine Elizabeth Kroeker of Sheridan
The scholarships are funded by private donations to
• Trent Allen Latham of Dardanelle
the Arkansas Tech Foundation, including $25 from each
• Haley Paige Owen of Paris
individual with an Arkansas Tech license plate.
• Alex Kasey Phillips of Ozark
• Ronald Matthew Robinson of Dover
The Arkansas Tech license plates, which can be
• Hayden Charles Scott of Bentonville
purchased at any Arkansas Department of Revenue
• William James Stewart of Shirley
office, are available to any alumnus, student, employee
• Aleksi Ashton Stinnett of Morrilton
or friend of Arkansas Tech that resides in Arkansas.
• Lauryn Danielle Tereza of Hector
Applicants for the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association
Other requirements include that at least one of the
Scholarship must be entering freshmen with a minimum
applicant’s parents attended Arkansas Tech, receipt of
high school cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on
the applicant’s official high school transcript, two letters
a 4.0 scale. They must also enroll in a minimum of 12
of recommendation and a one-page essay from the
semester hours during the semester of the award and
applicant explaining why he or she chose Arkansas Tech.
have a minimum composite ACT score of 21.
Send e-mail to [email protected] or call
This year’s recipients of the Arkansas Tech Alumni
Association Scholarship are:
(479) 968-0242 for more information about the
Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship.
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Enrollment
tops
11,000
Arkansas Tech one of five fastest-growing universities in nation
Arkansas Tech University maintains its trend as one of
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“The responsible and managed growth of Arkansas
the fastest growing institutions of higher learning in the
Tech University is a reflection of the quality of our
United States with a 4 percent enrollment increase and a
academic programs and the dedication of our faculty and
school-record headcount enrollment of 11,385 students
staff,” said Dr. Robert C. Brown, who is serving his 21st
for the fall 2013 semester.
and final academic year as active president at Arkansas
Tech. “The secret is out. Arkansas Tech provides students
It is the 15th consecutive record enrollment for
with access to the life-changing benefits of a college
Arkansas Tech and the first time that enrollment at the
degree in a nurturing environment at the best value
institution has exceeded 11,000.
among the five largest universities in Arkansas. That is
our formula for success. Our enrollment figures, and more
The number of students choosing to attend Arkansas
importantly our graduation figures, demonstrate that the
Tech has increased by 169 percent since 1997, a record
plan is working and making a difference in the lives of
of sustained growth that no other public university in
Arkansas Tech students.”
Arkansas has achieved.
Arkansas Tech conferred 2,617 degrees during the
Arkansas Tech was named one of the five fastest
growing public master’s degree-granting universities in
2012-13 academic year, the most in a single year in the
104-year history of the institution.
the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education in the
printed edition of its “Almanac of Higher Education 2013”
published on Aug. 23, 2013.
Annual degree production at Arkansas Tech has
increased by 268 percent since Brown was elected as the
11th president of the university in 1993.
Growth at Arkansas Tech has included many
enrollment milestones along the way. Arkansas Tech
Among all of the degrees that have been earned in
exceeded 5,000 students for the first time in 2000; 6,000
the history of Arkansas Tech, 57 percent have been
students in 2003; 7,000 students in 2006; 8,000 students
earned during Brown’s two-decade tenure as president.
in 2009; 9,000 students in 2010; 10,000 students in 2011;
and now 11,000 students in 2013.
Visit www.atu.edu/discover to learn more.
Today’s Tech
Tech grad student named state’s top teacher
He began course work
Jonathan Crossley, a
student in the Arkansas
at Tech in summer 2013
Tech Graduate College,
as part of the inaugural
was named 2014 Arkansas
LEAD 21 cohort.
Teacher of the Year by
LEAD 21 is an initiative
Gov. Mike Beebe during
a surprise ceremony on
that will make the
Monday, Nov. 18.
Arkansas Tech Master
of Education degree in
educational leadership
Crossley teaches 11th
and 12th grade English
available to selected
and oral communication
teachers in Pulaski County
at Palestine-Wheatley
and the Delta region
of Arkansas through a
High School in eastern
blended format of online
Arkansas. He also serves
the school district as the drama director and literacy
course offerings and seminars.
coach.
Made possible through a $974,157 grant from the
A graduate of the University of South Carolina,
Walton Family Foundation, LEAD 21 will serve two
Crossley is enrolled in the Master of Education degree
cohorts of 20 Master of Education in educational
in educational leadership program at Arkansas Tech.
leadership students each over the next four years.
College of Education accreditation continued
Arkansas Tech University has been notified by the
At the graduate level, Arkansas Tech offers Master
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
of Education degree programs in elementary education,
(CAEP) that its College of Education has earned
secondary education, school counseling and leadership,
continued National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
educational leadership, instructional improvement
Education (NCATE) accreditation.
and teaching, learning and leadership. The Arkansas
Tech College of Education also administers a Master of
The teacher preparation program at Arkansas Tech
Science degree in college student personnel.
has been accredited by NCATE since 1961. The next
CAEP accreditation visit to the Arkansas Tech College of
Education is scheduled for 2020.
“I think becoming an effective teacher in this
day and time is more challenging than it’s ever
been,” said Dr. Sherry Field, dean of the Arkansas
“This accreditation decision indicates that the
Tech College of Education. “We have worked hard to
provider and its programs meet rigorous standards set
align our course work and experiences to the skills
forth by the professional education community,” wrote
our pre-service teachers will need — teaching an
James G. Cibulka, CAEP president, in a letter notifying
effective lesson, affecting student learning, knowing
Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown of the
how to use data, learning how to make effective
continued accreditation.
use of national standards and common core state
standards, maintaining a high standard for student
The Arkansas Tech College of Education offers
achievement and classroom management. And on top
Bachelor of Science degree programs in early
of that, we want our teacher preparation candidates
childhood education, middle level education,
to be nurturing and caring so they can attend to the
secondary education and health and physical
emotional side of learning.”
education. The college also offers a Bachelor of Arts
degree in secondary education.
Visit www.atu.edu/education to learn more.
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Trustees select advisory committee for search
The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees announced on Oct. 17 that it has appointed an advisory
committee on presidential search that will assist trustees in the process to select the 12th president of the
institution.
Leigh Whiteside of Russellville was selected by her fellow trustees to serve as chairperson for the advisory
committee on presidential search. She is an Arkansas Tech alumna, retired educator and member of the Arkansas
Tech Board of Trustees since 2008.
Whiteside will lead a committee of 14 individuals representing students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community
as they aid in the process to identify a successor for Dr. Robert C. Brown, who has served as Arkansas Tech president
since July 1, 1993.
Leigh Whiteside
Brown announced on Aug. 23 that the 2013-14 academic year will be his last as active president of the university.
He has the longest tenure at his present institution of any active college or university president in Arkansas, and he is
the second-longest serving president in Arkansas Tech history.
Only J.W. Hull, eighth president of Arkansas Tech, led the institution for a longer period of time. Hull was president
from 1932-67.
The following individuals will serve on the advisory committee on presidential search:
*Dr. John W. Watson, vice president for academic affairs and professor of mathematics
*David Moseley, senior vice president for administration and finance
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*Dr. Mary Gunter, dean of the Graduate College and professor of educational leadership
*Dr. Eric Lovely, faculty senate chair and associate professor of biology
*Dr. V. Carole Smith, associate professor of middle level education
*Dr. Ernest Enchelmayer, associate professor of English
*Beth Gray, associate professor of emergency management
*Jim White, president of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors
*Theresa Fontaine, registered nurse program director, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus
*Dan Lovelady, president of the Arkansas Tech Foundation Board of Directors
*Clay Wyllia, president of the Arkansas Tech Student Government Association
*Dr. Jack Hamm, distinguished professor and professor emeritus of mathematics
*Judy Taylor, community member
Trustees appointed Thomas Pennington to serve as advisor to the committee. Pennington is assistant professor of
legal studies, associate vice president and counsel to the president at Arkansas Tech.
Susie Nicholson was appointed by trustees to serve as communications officer and liaison to candidates on behalf
of the advisory committee on presidential search. Nicholson is vice president for student services and university
relations at Arkansas Tech.
Follow the Presidential Search Online
Arkansas Tech University will keep its constituents updated as the search for the 12th president of the
institution progresses during the 2013-14 academic year.
For the latest information, visit: www.atu.edu/presidentialsearch
Today’s Tech
Tech plans new $16.5 million facility
Arkansas Tech University will move forward with
The new academic, student support and
plans to construct a new $16.5 million academic,
administrative facility will be located on the land
student support and administrative facility on its
previously occupied by Bryan Hall, which was
main campus in Russellville following action by the
demolished in June 2013.
Tech Board of Trustees on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Once complete, the new 66,900-square foot
Trustees gave their permission for the creation of
facility will house the following operating areas:
full construction drawings and the submission of a
admissions on the first floor; financial aid, student
bond feasibility study to the Arkansas Department
accounts and the student identification card office
of Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue
on the second floor; registrar, Upward Bound and
revenue bonds not to exceed $5.5 million to provide
Student Support Services — a pair of federally-
part of the funding for the project.
funded programs that provide students with barriers
to higher education resources to achieve their
The remaining dollars needed to build the facility
academic objectives — on the third floor; and
will come from Tech physical plant funds ($7.1 million),
payroll, budget and human resources on the fourth
general improvement funds from the Arkansas
floor.
Legislature ($3.4 million) and general improvement
funds from the office of Gov. Mike Beebe ($1 million).
There will be classrooms and conference rooms
on all four floors of the facility.
“This project would not have been possible
without the general improvement funds that were
David Moseley, senior vice president for
made available by Gov. Mike Beebe and through the
administration and finance at Arkansas Tech, told
legislative efforts of Sen. Michael Lamoureux,” said
trustees that construction could begin as soon
Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown. “We are
as the spring 2014 semester and that it will take
indebted to both of those individuals.”
approximately two years to construct the facility.
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Development Corner
A tradition of loyalty to Arkansas Tech
When the decision of where to locate the Second
We offer our sincere gratitude to the Tech Loyalty
District Agricultural School was being made in 1910, it was
Society members listed on page 19. There are many others
the generosity of the community that tipped the scales in
who are well on their way to becoming members in the
favor of Russellville. Since those earliest days, our alumni
next few years, and we encourage their continued giving.
and friends have provided much needed private gifts to
To our Pacesetters — those who make their first gift prior
benefit the students of Arkansas Tech. It wasn’t until the
to graduation — we point to these loyal supporters as the
end of the 1960s, though, that an official annual fund drive
epitome of commitment to a solid and worthwhile mission.
for private support was launched.
The names of our most loyal donors are known to many,
Annual fund programs seek support to provide
if not most, of you. These people are always at the ready
budgetary relief. Since the beginning of the annual fund
to promote Tech and Tech students. They are present with
at Tech, donors have been encouraged to support the
their time, talent, and treasure.
academic department, scholarship, or athletic program
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of their choosing as well as being offered the opportunity
VP for Development
of letting their gifts be used for the “University’s Greatest
Nutt have made gifts through the Arkansas Tech University
Need.”
Foundation consistently since the first recorded annual
A prime example is the John Nutt Family. John and Joie
fund gifts.
As the percentage of state funding continued to
decrease every year, the importance of the annual fund
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During his lifetime, Mr. Nutt also gave back by coming
increased, and so to convey that level of importance our
to campus regularly to speak with classes and to attend
annual fund program was named the Tech Loyalty Fund
Tech events. He was the speaker for the College of
(TLF). The Tech Loyalty Fund is dedicated to helping
Business Distinguished Lecture Series in 2003 and was
meet the needs of Tech and its students each year.
named a Presidential Fellow in 2005.
Tech Action
In the fall of 2005 the Tech Loyalty Society was formed
Through thoughtful planning, the John Nutt Family
to recognize Tech’s most loyal alumni, friends, and
will continue to make a difference at Arkansas Tech for
faculty/staff. Tech Loyalty Society members have made
generations to come.
gifts consistently through the Arkansas Tech University
Foundation for 10 or more years.
Sincerely,
These gifts vary in amount by individual and by year.
The amount is not as important as the fact that these
people keep Tech students as a priority in their yearly
giving. The combined total of their annual gifts impacts our
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students in the most positive way.
Vice President for Development
Phonathon Returns in February
Mark your calendar for February and March 2014 for your opportunity to visit
with a Tech student. Students will be calling during the Tech Loyalty Fund
annual phonathon to update our records, talk with you about another great
year at Tech and ask for support of the Tech Loyalty Fund, Tech’s annual giving
program. Gifts may be designated for your program of choice.
Don’t miss your chance to visit with one of our students and find out more
about what makes Arkansas Tech a great place to learn.
Development Corner
Loyalty Society
40+ Years
The John Nutt Family
Jerry and Nancy Burns
Martha Williams
35-39 Years
Ross and Rita Adams
Lewis Adams
Travis and Lou Adams
Sid and Sue Brain
Les and Lyndal Byram
Clifton and Sherry Caldwell
Clarence and Elizabeth Carnahan
Frank and Sue Merritt
Bob and Sandra Norman
Stanley and Maysel Teeter
Jim and Kay Tucker
30-34 Years
Donald and Gwen Bowen
Bill and Emily Callan
Robert and Frankie Casey
Keith Cogswell
Jeffrey Cook
Olin and Millicent Cook
Eldean Corley
Irene Edgar
25-29 Years
Minnie Lou Casey
Richard and Mary Cohoon
Sam and Diane Cummings
Royce and Margaret Jones
Thomas and Analee Lanio
Eleanor Lipsmeyer
Doug Lowrey
Martha Morris
Bert and Annette Mullens
LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith
20-24 Years
Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian
Leon and Mary Anderson
Larry and Cathy Brandt
Joe and Nan Bull
Troy Burris
Don and Margaret Carnahan
Michael and Sarah Carter
Al and Sharron Chinn
Eldon and Juanita Clary
Deward and Anne Dopson
Bob and Carolyn Edwards
Miller and Peggy Ford
Charles Fore
Kay Giardina
Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton
Mostafa Hemmati
Jim and Jean Higgs
Tommy and Shelby Hillman
Robert and Annette Holeyfield
Chuck and Donna Horne
Tom and Jayne Jones
Jack Kelleher
Glenna Long
Kenneth Lucas
Bob and Betty Moore
James and Janita Moore
Johnny and Julie Morgan
Joan Morris
Christopher and Lesa Moyer
Tommy Mumert
Charlie and Lou Niven
Geneva Pledger
Stan and Dacie Rau
John and Carol Shoptaw
Kenneth and Jana Shores
Hugh and Mary Silkensen
Cleo Simmons
Leslie and Barbara Skews
Van and Ginnie Tyson
John and Trudy Watson
Bob Wright
15-19 Years
J.T. Altman
Toni Bachman
Bernard Bartlett
Carl F. Baswell
Gordon and Leslie Blackwell
Arnold and Katherine Bowden
Jo Kay Boyle
Robert and Jean Brooks
Robert and Jill Brown
James and Ann Bryan
Patrick Casey
John Chambers
Cheryl Coleman
Phillip and Lois Cox
Kandis Croom
Bill and Ann Davis
B.J. and Claire Dunn
Stephen Efird
Elton and Deanna Epley
Tommy Estes
Jeanice Falls
Martha Faulkner
James and Virginia Fields
James and Betty Fiser
Penny Fox
Michael and Tanya Franklin
Sue Frueauff
Jacqueline Gardner
Leon and Vicki Gershner
Chuck and Pat Gordon
Jack and Charlene Hamm
Jeffrey and Virginia Haney
Bill and Suzanne Harmon
Gerald and Carol Harvell
Jim and Linda Harwood
Peggy Hawkins
Keith and Joyce Helm
Rebecca Howell
Robert Hudgins
Donald and Julia Inman
Ida Ruth Jones
Melvin and Betty Keener
Bill and Vicky Kiehl
Hays and Marsha Kinslow
Keith and Phyllis Koons
John Krohn
Charles and Wilma Labahn
Betty Lienhart
Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay
Charlotte Linch
James and Jennie Little
Dan and Marsha Lovelady
James McKean
Van and Marilyn Moores
Ardith Morris
David and Dana Moseley
Gerald and Helen Murders
Jim Murphy
Dick and Sue Neelly
Martha Newton
Rexann Oller
Audrey Owens
Patricia Parker
Bill and Ellen Parton
Charles and Margaret Pearson
Rus and Kathy Pearson
Richard and Janis Petronis
Kenneth and Kathy Pippin
Jane Rankin
Tommy and Linda Richardson
David and Diane Roach
Patricia Roach
Doug Roberts
Betty Salmeri
Herman and Rebecca Sanders
Joan Sevier
Maxine Shelton
Jack and Joyce Shepherd
Tony and Donna Sherrill
Robert and Lisa Shoptaw
Thomas and Killian Smith
Richard and Nancy Smith
David and Betty Snellings
Joel and Mittie Southerland
June Spann
James and Adelyn Stevenson
Everett and Lee Thompson
Tom and Margrette Townsend
Hilda Turner
Tom and Linda Tyler
Martha Vance
R.D. and Johnna Walker
Frank and Rudda Ward
Mike and Patty Wheeler
Jim and Mechele White
David and Diana Whitlow
Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins
Jesse Willcox
Del Williams
Susie Yium
Robert and Marty Young
Steve and Connie Zimmer
10-14 Years
Verlon Abram
Andy and Lou Ann Anders
Ferne Shinn Anderson
Mark Anderson
Ronald and Betty Bailey
Carl and Lena Barger
Kent and Jean Bartlett
Tery and Mary Baskin
Robin Bean
Herman and Meredith Beck
Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen
Glen and Susan Bishop
Andy and Jennifer Bixler
Gene and Aida Boyle
Priscilla Branch
Shannon Briggs
David and Beth Brooks
Dale and Rebecca Burris
Sharon Cagle
Gus and Lutie Carmack
Norman and Linda Carnahan
Linda Clarke
Bill and Lorie Clary
Keith and Gayle Clutts
Stan Cochran
Richard and Judy Cockrill
Terry and Anita Collier
William and Ednita Condley
Matt and Pam Cooper
Nancy Cummings
Karlos Davidson
Harley and Patricia Davis
Kelly and Reta Davis
Cheryl Denton
Mike and Shauna Donnell
Ronnie and Susie Duffield
Robert and Susan Dunn
Montella Edgmon
Bob Ewell
Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries
Lawrence and Alice Fletcher
C. David and Mary Floyd
Jeff and Tracey Geren
Paul and Mary Godwin
Raymond and Dorothy Goodman
John and Etta Grant
Robert and Linda Griffin
Mary Gunter
Don and Carolyn Hall
Don and Sally Hallum
Logan and Susan Hampton
Billy and Ronda Hardgrave
Al and Donna Harpenau
Jo Harper
Ruth Harrison
John and Ada Heath
Theresa Herrick
Gary Hickey
Imo Hickman
Winford and Gladys Hoover
Hank Jacobs
Donald and Brenda Johnston
Athalene Jones
Buddy and Glenda Jones
David and Wendy Jones
Vance and Cynthia Jones
Gary and Margaret Judd
Ronnie and Sandra Kennett
Dan Kirkland
Lee Lane
Steve and Elaine Laux
David and Ginger Ludwick
Clifford and Jane Lyon
Joe and Bonnie Magness
Kathryn Martin
Kevin and Beverly Mason
Maxie and Stephanie Mathis
Richard Maxwell
Joyce McCain
H. K. and Galena McCaleb
Alton and Mary McCartney
Bruce McConnell
Mike and Sue McCoy
Catherine McMahan
Roy and Linda McSpadden
Roy and Troylynn McSpadden
David Middlebrooks
Mike and Joy Miller
Bryce and Carol Mobley
James and Sandra Morris
George and Shirley Moye
Judy Murphy
Frank Nelson
Bill Newsom
Dan and Susie Nicholson
Wyn and Bridgett Norwood
David Oates
Gary Parvin
Thomas and Amy Pennington
Bill and Metta Plegge
Mary Powell
Chuck and Dona Reed
Janice Robinson
Mary Ann Rollans
John and Denise Rowland
Stanley Russ
Donald Ryan
Alton and Ann Rye
Milton and Margaret Scott
Ralph and Mary Scott
Phillip and Lisa Shelby
H.L. and Barbara Shepherd
Sara Shinn
Gordon and Decie Shirron
Chris and Beverly Shively
Becky Shopfner
Michael Simmons
Jim and Courtney Smith
Nancy Smith
Jamie and Beth Sorrells
Harlon and Jean Sory
Richard and Lawana Staggs
Robert Stark
John Stiritz
Kirk and Sue Stone
Michael and Phyllis Stone
Gary and Peggy Stratton
Kenneth and Janice Sutton
Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington
John and Charlene Tatum
Mark Taylor
Robert and Judy Taylor
James and Marge Teal
Rick and Harriet Thone
Steve and Kim Troboy
Richard and Hollie Trow
Danny and Carol Trusty
Verna Turner
Warren and Andrea Underwood
Wayne and Betty Van Valkenburgh
Shirley Waggoner
Larry Ward
David and Joann Weindel
Phil and Carolyn White
John and Leigh Whiteside
Dean and Kathy Wilburn
Jimmy and Mary Willard
James and Norma Willcutt
Clinta Williams
Craig Williams
Gary Williams
Stanley and Dorothy Williams
Rebecca Wilson
John and Becky Womack
Walter and Lynette Woodie
Rex and Linda Woodson
Harold and Gelene Woody
Jackie and Joanne Wright
Barbara Yates
Marcal and Sandra Young
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Development Corner
Loyalty Pacesetters
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Tech Action
They set
the pace
Founded in 2005, the
Pacesetters program
encourages students
to reflect on what the
generosity of others
has meant to them.
The individuals on this
page are recognized
for making their first
gift to Tech prior to
graduation.
CLASS OF 2005
Lisa Renee Hafner
Lacey Jane Hewitt
Adena Strickland White
Michelle C. Williams
Patricia L Wood
CLASS OF 2006
Brittany D. Ballard
Robyn S.Bates-Wilson
Betty S Bewley.
Lisa K. Bocksnick
Shawna R. Breitbarth
Nathan C. Brent
Alicia N. Brown
Natalie L. Brown
Sharron F. Burcham
Mindy R. Burris
Michelle S. Clark
Nickolas L. Cobb
Victoria L. Crews
Alicia S. Croom
Ryan L. Elkins
Katie L. Ford
Angela K. Freeman
Sanguillen D. Freeman
Ashlee D. Giles
Robert T. Giles
Reginald Gomes
Heather L. Gordrey
Rachel L. Green
Susan R. Green
Ladonna G. Gregory
Robert A. Haney
Trenton H. Harmon
Andrew T. Highfill
Michael G. Hoke
Brenton C. Holt
Latasha D. Holt
Cassandra L. Jackson
Brittany R. Jarnagan
Elaine S. Kirby
Leanne M. Liggett
Jana R. McCraine
Seth M. McCraine
Carolyn A. Mooney
Anna R. Murphy
Brenda J. Murray
Carina Ortiz
Victor J. Saldivar
Lisa R. Shelton
Ricky V. Sims
Bobbi J. Sisco
Cynthia B. Smithson
Jonathan R. Snipes
Robert B. Stobaugh
Heather L. Strasner
Brandon N. Tate
Lana Teeselink
David A. Terrell
David W. Thomas
Michael R. Tongko
Lucian D. Welch
Sharon L. Welch
Matthew L. White
Jennifer L. Wilson
Tiffany M. Womack
Victoria L. Young
CLASS OF 2008
Rolana K. Adair
Andrea M. Adcock
Jessica M. Ballou
Jeffrey J. Barnett
Tanna L. Bartlett
Steven C. Barton
Crystal L. Bowles
Chris B. Brantley
Briann L. Brown
Sheena F. Brunson
Sarah C. Busch
Sarah A. Campbell
Becky Case
Casey Q. Chandler
Lyle F. Charlton
Courtney L. Clarke
Megan R. Cochran
Shannon M. Crews
Samuel J. Cross
Cody A. Dare
Maggie L. Davidson
Sheila L. Deere
Rebecca K. Earl
Erin J. Ford
Ashley C. Forrester
Robert B. Gilbreath
Jessica A. Gillingham
Ashley D Givens
Lynze D. Greathouse
John F. Hackmann
Allison J. Hayes
Jessica M. Hentschel
Cassy L. Hewett
Erin E. Howard
Melissa S. Howard
Janna B. Hughes
Lu Jin
Wade R. Johnson
Carla Leavell
Gary Logan
Melissa Lunsford
Corrie R.McConnell
Malorie D. Moody
Leslie A. Miller
Barbara S. Morris
Courtney M. Mullen
Amy L. Murphy
Frances J. Myers
Sarah E. Norman
Amanda K. Oldner
Alison W. Parks
Beth A. Parks
Blake R. Patton
Michael J. Podobnik
Kathleen S. Quast
Joshua L. Reed
Joseph A. Robberson
Stephanie L. Rogers
Stephen C. Rogers
Luis A. Salazar
Kayce A Schafer
April R. Shaver
David S. Simmons
Curtis A. Sims
Cory E. Smith
Amanda R. Spradlin
Michael L. Stewart
Abernathy
Theodore P. Stiles
Phyllis K. Stone
Jerrica L. Stuart
Dustin N. Tippin
Richard W. Waggoner
Betsy R. Ward
John R. White
Melissa D. Whorton
Matthew A. Wilkins
Billy R. Williams
Lauryn N. Wood
CLASS OF 2007
Solomon A. Berhane
Addi R. Billings
Jonathan D. Brixey
Joanna E. Chandler
Samuel Davidson
Kimberly D. Dyer
Penelope L. Fisher
Brandon W. Goates
William Golden
Sara M. Griffith
David D. Hamilton
Lacy A. Hefley
Cody T. Hill
James A. Huffman
Jonathan D. Jones
Ploykhwan Leelaporn
Ashleigh N. McKinstry
Adrianne L. Mikles
Joanna K. Pyle
Stephanie N. Rankin
Stephen C. Rogers
Samantha K. Shipley
Michael T. Spalding
Sharon C. Terrell
Linda G. Terry
CLASS OF 2009
Stephanie N. Arflin
Kara N. Barnhouse
Jeremy R. Cheatham
Wei-Li Chen
Bethany R. Curtis
Cassandra D. Duncan
Judie C. Dyer
Staci J. Farnan
Clint A. Faubion
Crystal D. Ferguson
Dana J. Florian
Ellen E. Ford
Kelsey L. Goheen
Shelsey M. Grace
Jessica S. Griffin
Jeffrey L. Grinder
Leslie A. Harris
Catherine J. Hartman
Crystel A. Hopkins
Bradley S. Keener
John D. Kennedy
Matt M. Kreimeier
Kate Leelaporn
Yi-Hsien Lin
Jennifer R. Luke
Kendra J. Mainer
Robert T. McGowen
William A. McKissack
David A. Miller
Benjamin R. Mitchell
Mark L. Mizell
Azura K. Morgan
Megan D. Morris
Megumi Muranaka
Dustin M. Parsons
Bob Pellegrino
Rebecca A. Posik
Olivia R. Pounders
Christopher A. Ramirez
Misty L. Reynolds
Brent M. Ross
Jennifer T. St Cyr
Whitney D. Simmons
Rosalyn D. Stewart
Timothy J. Tarbox
Meagan A. Tate
Tiffany N. Terrell
Annie E. Torres
Daniel L. Traylor
Randolph Vanhook
Teresa D. Vinson
Meagan J. Votteler
Melissa C. Ward
Anna M. Webb
Michael P. Williams
Amanda N. Woods
Cody J. Wright
Terrell L. Yancy
Meagan L. Zumwalt
CLASS OF 2010
Avis N. Alderman
Meagan A. Allen
Jerry O. Bailey
Lyndsey B. Balentine
Tanna L. Bartlett
Jemile Begmyradova
Carl W. Bishop
Gregory P. Boland
Kevin M. Bourland
Brandon B. Bowles
Kirsten L. Boyd
Jessica L. Bradshaw
Brandi N Bugg
Lauren N. Burton
Dillon R. Carr
Lyle F. Charlton
Samuel R. Collier
Allin L. Crawford
Sarah E. Curlin
Dessie R. Dacus
Jason E. Davenport
Jaime A. Davis
Owen G. Davis
Davis B. Dorrough
Nadey J. Dunn
Stephanie M. Dyar
Casandra D. Edwards
Caleb D. Evans
Haitem Taha Faiki
Spencer D. Gay
James B. Giles-Miles
Brennan W. Goree
Clark L. Gustin
David D. Hamilton
Mourad Hani
Corey D. Harmon
Gabriel M. Harris
Chad L. Harwood
Shay L. Hauger
Marcia L. Hunter
Jessica S. Jacobs
William T. Johnson
Laura D. Jones
Guy F. Joubert
Mindy B. Klober
Savanna B. Knight
Marcus J. Koch
Christopher Laughlin
Jun Li
James R. Maestri
Kelli N. Mayer
Cody L. McBride
James B. McBride
Nancy Meeker
Tayler R. Melton
Betty S. Mendoza
Lewis F. Minnie
Arisa Ohhara
Yoshiko Okochi
Jennifer D. Owens
Alison W. Parks
Dustin M. Parsons
Rebecca J. Peden
Jessica D. Pitts
Chyrl A. Plumb
Danielle C. Qualls
Christopher C. Ragsdale
Jonathan A. Ray
Kelli A. Rhymes
Mary L. Riddell
Ashley N. Roberts
Lily C. Roberts
Michele L. Robinson
Katina A. Rowe
Eric D. Rutherford
Masumi Sato
Caitlin A. Schneider
Sandra L. Stover
Tyesha L. Strickland
Sarah E. Teague
Christopher W. Turner
Roberto Velasquez
James N. Vernon
Jamie A. Whitman
Christina D. Williams
Amber C. Womack
Henry D. Wooten
Brandon L. Yarbery
Jesse S. Yates
CLASS OF 2011
Ashley M. Arnold
Debra R. Bono
Laura B. Brogdon
Samuel L. Brown
Travis L. Cloud
James D. Cox
Jacob A. Cragg
David M. Doss
Andrea E. Eubanks
Jerry K. Evans
April D. Fales
Dana J. Florian
Travis J. Flower
Kenton D. Fry
Lydia L. Grate
Matthew E. Gray
Sommer A. Green
Bradley K. Gwatney
Ashlynn N. Hamrick
Dean H. Hannah
Ryan B. Harris
Jingwei He
William J. Henley
Alissa N. Hopkins
Danielle L. Jolie
Kim S. Kari
Kyle H. Key
Ololade Ahmed Lamina
Jessie L. McClain
Kyla M. McIsaac
Kevin L. Michael
Christie D. Minner
Emily K. Minter
Clay Moore
Courtney M. Mullen
Tesa J. Murray
Tiffany N. Nance
Kelby L. Parks
Danielle R. Ricci
Mary L. Riddell
Gregory D. Rideau
Lloyd S. Reano
Nikki J. Scott
Keyvan B. Sierra
Merlin D. Sierra
Ruendi G. Sierra
Jonathon B. Spikes
Shannon C. Sutherland
Erin M. Taylor
Jessica D. Thompson
Gentry S. Tubbs
Amber D. Vaughn
Jared A. Vire
Sarah M. Von Lienen
Joshua A. Willis
CLASS OF 2012
Randall P. Allred
Kimberly L. Barnard
Jennifer L. Blasingame
Vernetta L. Burks
Michele M. Casteel
Nichole M. Christensen
Tera R. Cloud
Brent L. Drake
Megan R. Elders
Sheng Fan
Kayla E. Fletcher
Courtney A. Freeman
David P. Fulham
Heather R. Glaser
Christina L. Guidry
William C. Gunter
Dak K. Hackler
Amanda M. Hamby
Angelea L. Hamilton
Jose A. Harber
Zachary K. Harden
Allison P. Haub
Clayton R. Hawkins
Laura G. Heffington
Hannah M. Huffman
Donna C. Jackson
Nathan B. Jent
Brittany R. Jones
Evelyn A. Jones
April B. Ketchum
Savanna B. Knight
Kevin A. Krost
Gina L. Kuykendall
Tristin T. Lancaster
Steven W. Lara
Zining Liu
Derick R. McKinney
Joshua M. Merritt
Samantha L. Merritt
Charles W. Miller
Chantel Moseby
Roger A. Norman
Jessica G. Norris
Matthew T. Parker
Brittany A. Parsons
Haley B. Parsons
Amilia L. Perkins
Martha T. Peters
Christina L. Privett
Jairrion R. Raino
Tammie A. Ratterree
Marsha C. Reaves
Hunter L. Robinson
Sandra I. Robinson
Henry J. Sanabria
Jordan C. Saunders
Nikki J. Saunders
Stuart M. Scott
Bonnie C. Sher
Allison D. Sims
Jacob C. Smith
Anderson L. Terry
Liz Underwood
Kao N. Vang
Amber Vaughn
Daniel W. Walters
Ashley B. Wooten
Dustin M. Williams
Nathan A. Williamson
Kristine L. Wilson
CLASS OF 2013
Mitzi R. Allen
William S. Andrews
Stephanie R. Ashley
Callie L. Bennett
Ryan C. Bowlin
Jenna A. Bradley
Molly J. Burns
Mary A. Butzlaff
JacQuelynn C. Chavers
Jesse R. Christensen
Abbey E. Clark
Janet Claudio
Jimmy W. Collins
Debbra L. Conner
Brittany M. Crawford
Casey R. Culver
Angela G. Dalton
Laura E. Davidson
Tracy N. Dawa
Whitney K. Dollar
Scherapene S. Dorris
Islam A. Ebeid
John C. Ellison
Aaren E. Evans
Lindsey E. Falkenstein
Megan E. FinCannon
Crystal N. Foster
Annie L. George
Dallas E. Gipson
Rachel L. Graham
Jordan D. Greer
Rebecca L. Hahn
Sheila A. Helmert
Caitlin E. Holland
Janna E. Holmes
Jake D. Howe
Shlynda D. Hudson
Angela M. Janzen
Autumn K. Jones
Jennifer L. Keatts
Morgan H. Keeling
Joshua A. Kelley
Chelsey D. King
Elijah B. Knudsen
Chelsea M. Lairamore
Amanda C. Laird
Jamie B. Lay
Brenda D. Leach
Anthony M. Lee
Carissa R. Lee
Amber L. Light
Amanda G. McAlister
Kimberly McElroy
Nancy L. McNew
Andru J. Mefford
Megan D. Morris
Tiffany D. Owen
Laura A. Padovano
Brittany A. Parsons
Greta A. Paty
Courtney L. Peachey
Neatosha R. Peters
Ronda L. Petray
Sarah E. Plummer
Brock A. Price
Robert C. Pruett
Miriam E. Ramirez
Marissa K. Reynolds
Leticia A. Rico
Jennifer M. Robinson
Tamee L. Runion
Brandi L. Shaffer
Caitlyn L. Singleton
Brooke N. Smith
Amanda K. Sparks
Rose M. Sparrow
Sally A. Spillane
Felix R. Thompson
Sara R. Tosch
Levi S. Townsend
Samantha R. Turner
Aaron D. Wallis
Chey-enne D. Walls
Rachel L. Whitman
Patricia A. Williams
Vanessa A. Williams
De’Kevious Wilson
Jazlynn C. Wisener
Jacqueline D. Wray
Julie A. Yarbrough
Brandi R. Willett
Development Corner
Foundation scholarship
deadline February 28
Over 200 private scholarships are available through the
Arkansas Tech Foundation as the result of generous donors.
Students, both currently enrolled and entering freshmen,
interested in being considered for a scholarship should
submit the scholarship application to the Development
Office no later than Feb. 28, 2014.
The application is available online at:
http://www.atu.edu/givetotech/scholarships.htm
How can you double the impact of your gift?
When you send us your gift, simply include the
Many employers have programs to match their
employees’ donations to higher education.
completed form and we’ll take care of submitting it to
the company.
These matching gifts provide important funding for
Please note that matching gifts will be directed to
Arkansas Tech and are an easy way for you to increase
the financial impact of your contribution. Some
support the same area at Tech as your personal gift
companies match gifts made by their retired employees,
unless your company’s policy specifies otherwise.
members of their board of directors, employee spouses,
Company matching gift policies vary, so consult your
and widows/widowers of former employees.
company’s policy for additional details.
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For more information about making a charitable
It’s easy to find out whether your employer has
a matching gift program. Simply check with your
gift in support of Arkansas Tech University through the
human resources office or search for your employer’s
Arkansas Tech Foundation, call (479) 968-0400 or visit:
guidelines and form at: www.matchinggifts.com/atu
www.atu.edu/givetotech
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF (August 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013)
The following individuals made gifts to Tech in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one
In Memory of Virginia Bachman
Royce and Margaret Jones
In Memory of Judge W.R. “Bud” Harper
Sean and Shannon McDougal
In Honor of Julie Morgan
Robert and Susan Dunn
In Memory of Hays Barnett
David and Shirley Dodd
In Memory of Savannah Hintze
Wesley United Methodist Church
In Honor of Trey Reading
Cynthia Whiteaker
In Honor of Kathleen Bowden
Jeffrey Prows
In Memory of Annielaura Jaggers
Toni Bachman
Richard and Nancy Mobley
Jim Murphy
In Honor of Bruce Sikes
Johnny and Julie Morgan
In Memory of Kevin Caughman
Glenn and Connie Adams
In Honor of Harriett and Tommy Davidson
Jean and Marshall Pruitt
In Memory of Don Dempsey
Ross and Rita Adams
Travis and Lou Adams
Winford and Gladys Hoover
Tom and Jayne Jones
Joyce McCain
Hugh and Mary Silkensen
In Memory of Dewey Tom Lewis
Bob Cartwright
In Memory of Ted Lyons
Larry and Mary Nell Cotton
Bill and Suzanne Harmon
Jim Murphy
In Memory of Rev. Jason Molitor
Frank and Linda Russenberger
In Memory of Christina Stinnett
Judy Murphy
In Honor of Sam Strasner
Johnny and Julie Morgan
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Ozark Campus
Sikes promoted to chancellor at Ozark Campus
Bruce Sikes, chief
Sikes has supervised
academic officer
and assisted 124 faculty
at Arkansas Tech
members while managing
University-Ozark
and overseeing the
Campus since 2007,
budgets of 26 academic
was selected by the
programs.
Arkansas Tech Board
of Trustees on Oct. 17
Prior to joining the
to serve as chancellor
Arkansas Tech-Ozark
of Arkansas Tech-
Campus administration,
Ozark Campus.
Sikes served as principal
at Waldron High School
Sikes is the third
from 1997-2007, assistant
chancellor at Arkansas
principal at Waldron High
Tech-Ozark Campus
School from 1996-97,
since it became part of
secondary instructor for
the university system
Waldron Public Schools
in 2003.
from 1989-96 and
secondary instructor
He succeeds Dr.
for Pleasant View Public
Jo Alice Blondin, who
Schools from 1986-89.
announced on March
22
27 that she would
Tech Action
Sikes holds a Bachelor
resign after seven
of Science in Education
years as chancellor at
degree and a Master of
Arkansas Tech-Ozark
Science in Education
Campus to accept the presidency at Clark State
degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He is
Community College in Springfield, Ohio. Sikes had
second vice president and a board member for the
served as acting chancellor at Arkansas Tech-Ozark
Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce, a board member
Campus since July 1.
for United Way of Fort Smith Area and a member of
the Ozark Rotary Club.
“After a national search involving 45 candidates,
(Sikes) was the unanimous selection of the search
Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus joined Arkansas Tech
advisory committee,” wrote Dr. Robert C. Brown,
University on July 1, 2003. At that time, enrollment on
president of Arkansas Tech, in a memorandum
the Ozark Campus was approximately 300 students.
to the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees. “He has
virtually total support of the faculty on his campus,
In 2012, enrollment broke the 2,000 mark for the
and he comes with my highest endorsement and
first time. Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus has more
recommendation as well.”
than 2,150 students enrolled for fall 2013.
As chief academic officer over the past six
In 2003, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus offered 12
years, Sikes has represented program faculty on
Technical Certificates. Now, students are given the
the chancellor’s leadership team, supported and
opportunity to enroll in 26 programs and earn one of
implemented strategic planning efforts, collaborated
its 11 Associate of Applied Science degrees and/or 15
with faculty and staff on program development,
Technical Certificates.
directed campus-wide assessment strategies and
coordinated educational partnerships in support of
the mission of the campus.
For more information about Arkansas Tech-Ozark
Campus, visit www.atu.edu/ozark.
Class Notes
Marriages
Jacob Gould (ENGL ’06) and Rachel Shaw (ECED
’11) were married on March 16, 2013.
Kara Kay Manatt (PSY ’07) and Ryan C. Olson were
married on Oct. 5, 2013. Kara is a consumer research
strategy vice president for IPG Media Lab in San
Francisco, Calif.
Cody Hatman (HEPE ’11 & M.Ed. PE ’13) and
Jacque Hudon (ECED ’11) were married on
Oct. 12, 2013. Cody is gym manager for Anytime
Fitness and Jacque is a sixth grade teacher for the
Lakeside School District. They live in Hot Springs.
Erica K. Hill (RS ’13) and Marcus Harvey were
married on Aug. 31, 2013. They live in Siloam Springs.
Births
Brent Drake (COM SCI ’99 & M.S. INFO TECH ’12)
Sadeana Green Steele (SOC ’00) and her wife,
Melissa, a daughter, Rylen Noelle, Aug. 16, 2013.
They live in Kansas City, Mo.
Alicia Henson Baker (HOSP ADMIN ’01) and
Russell Baker (INET ’01), a daughter, Ella Kate, Aug.
5, 2013. Ella has one brother, Jace Daniel (5).
Charley Wooten (MGMT/MKTG ’01 & BUED ’05)
and Jayme Wooten (ECED ’06), a daughter, Jillian
Clair, Sept. 16, 2013. Jillian has a brother, Jay (4).
They live in Pottsville.
Nicole Harlan (MGMT/MKTG ’02) and Chad Harlan
(COM SCI ’06), a son, Dean Alexander, Aug. 29,
2013. Dean has a sister, Natalie (5).
Josh Buchanan (AGBU ’03) and Irene Buchanan
(MGMT/MKTG ’09), a daughter, Macey Belle, June
13, 2013. Macey has a sister, Mia (2). They live in
Dardanelle.
and Christa Honeycutt Drake (ECON ’01), a son,
Aaron Christopher, Nov. 7, 2013. Aaron has a sister,
Amanda Padfield Woodworth (ECON ’03) and
Caitlin Nicole (9), and a brother, Clay Evan (6). They
Lance Woodworth (ACCT ’04), a daughter, Kinsley
live in Dover.
Brooke, Feb. 12, 2013. Kinsley has a sister, Kylie (5).
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Class Notes
Casey Whiteside Brock (NURS ’04) and her husband,
Bryan, a daughter, Collins Ann, Oct. 14, 2013.
Multi-Decade
Mark Morales (BA ’87), James Eubanks (FW ’95),
Kenney Smedley (PKAD ’95), Heath Thomas (PKAD
Rebecca Kistler Bramlett (COM SCI ’05 & PSCI ’10)
’96), Roger Gunter (FW ’98), Greg Baker (RPA ’00),
and Bryan Bramlett (COM SCI ’06 & M.S. INFO
Carol Swboni (AGBU ’01), Brad Taylor (RPA ’08)
TECH ’10), a son, Zane Alexander, May 5, 2013. Zane
and Jamie D. Martin (ALUM) were recognized by
has one sister, Paige (2). They live in Russellville.
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel during
a luncheon on Sept. 14, 2013, for their efforts in
Shelley Brooks Ritter (ECED ’05) and her husband,
finding a 3-year old boy who was lost in Stone
Adam, a son, Brooks Matthew, Sept. 20, 2013. They
County in September 2012. All nine were employed
live in Russellville.
at the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at the time
of the search and rescue mission.
Zachary Hettinga (’06) and Shawn Martin Hettinga
(GS ’07), a son, Bohannon Craig, Sept. 20, 2013.
Bohannon has a brother, Tyner Wade (4).
1940s
Lt. Col. Kenneth Lucas (’42) was among a group
of 78 Arkansas veterans who visited the World War
Rob Duran (AAS-GT ’08) and his wife, Melissa,
II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, 2013.
a daughter, Israel Faith, Nov. 8, 2013. They live in
Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during World War II,
Dardanelle.
Korea and Vietnam. He lives in North Little Rock.
Bryan Eagle (EAM ’08) and Stephanie Rice Eagle
(NURS ’10), a son, Dawson Cain, Aug. 10, 2013.
1950s
Joe Magness (ENGR ’53) retired from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in February 2013.
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Corey Anderson (EMTB ’09) and Wendy Anderson
He and his wife, Bonnie, are enjoying traveling and
(CJ ’13), a daughter, Penelope Olivia, Aug. 23, 2013.
visiting grandchildren.
Penelope has two sisters: Caidense (8) and Victoria
(5). They live in Russellville.
1960s
John Lee (SOC ’64) and his wife, Karin, were invited
Tiffany Terrell Nance (PSY/SOC ’09 & PSYM ’11)
to teach pastors in two International Victory Bible
and Andrew Nance (ELEC ENGR ’11), a son,
Institutes in Indonesia from Nov. 3-29, 2013.
Jackson Drew, Nov. 5, 2013.
Phil Jacobs (BUS ’69) has announced his intention
Seth C. Race (EAM ’09) and his wife, Tracey, a son,
to resign as vice president for governmental relations
Porter Tate, Nov. 7, 2013. They live in Atkins.
at Arkansas Tech effective June 30, 2014. Phil has
served in the Arkansas Tech administration since
Kaleigh Perkins Marsh (ENGL/SPAN ’10) and her
husband, Stewart, a son, Grady James, Oct. 10, 2013.
Tech’s
Brick
Program
2005.
1970s
Wesley Plugge (ACR ’10) and Daniela Elizondo
Phillip W. Cox (ACCT ’70) received the Lifetime
Plugge (SPAN ’11), a daughter, Camila Grace, Sept.
Achievement in Accounting Award during the 2013
22, 2013. They live in Clarksville.
Arkansas Business Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards
at Embassy Suites in Little Rock on Nov. 6. Phillip is
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Debbie Deere Arivett (ECED ’11) and her husband,
a partner at JPMS Cox in Little Rock.
Joel, a daughter, Brynnlee Ann, July 30, 2013. They
live in Dover.
Alton Simpson (PSCI ’74) was featured in CSHEMA
Connection, a trade publication for individuals
Nathan Jackson (EAM ’11) and Sydnee Jackson
involved in the Campus Safety, Health and
(ECED ’11), a daughter, Claire Avoree, July 21,
Environmental Management Association. Alton is
2013. Clair has a brother, Cooper (3). They live in
director of environmental health and safety at the
Russellville.
University of Memphis.
Class Notes
1980s
Susan Adams Gilley (BUED ’84) was named executive
director of federal programs and instructional
technology for the Harrison School District.
Paula Binford (MATH EDU ’85) and John Binford
(COM SCI & MAT ’87) welcomed a grandson, Jaxsen,
on May 14, 2012.
Col. R. Christon Brewer (HIST ’85) retired after 31
years in the U.S. Army.
1990s
Gina Mann (ECED ’03 & M.A. TESOL ’09) was
named principal at Dwight Elementary in the
Russellville School District.
Melissa McCrotty (PSED ’03 & M.Ed. ITED ’06) was
hired as librarian at Hector High School.
Capt. Johnathan S. Metcalf (MGMT/MKTG ’04)
received the 2012 General Douglas MacArthur
Leadership Award from the U.S. Army. He is a
member of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
in the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Stephanie Beerman (HOSP ADMIN ’05) was hired
Carrie Rollans Smith (HIM ’93) was promoted to
as executive vice president for the Russellville Area
director of sales, national account, for J.B. Hunt. She
Chamber of Commerce.
has worked for the company since 1999.
Dr. Ashley Mason (BIOL ’05) joined Creekside
Jesse Schalk (ACCT ’94) was named chief financial
Center for Women in Springdale. Ashley completed
officer for St. Johns Insurance in Orlando, Fla. He
her obstetrics and gynecology residency and earned
and his wife, Lori Woodward Schalk (HIST ’95), and
her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of
their two children — Jacob and Lucas — moved to
Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Orlando in July 2013.
Ritchie Powers (EAM ’06 & M.S. EMHS ’11)
Laura Binz (M.S.E. GRED ’96) was named principal at
was named to the Governor’s Advisory Council
London Elementary in the Russellville School District.
EMS Training Committee. Ritchie is chair of the
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paramedic/emergency services program at Arkansas
Shane Crawford (AGBU ’99) was elected to the
Tech-Ozark Campus.
Atkins School Board on Sept. 17, 2013. Shane is a
territory manager for Sherwin Williams Paint. He and
Stephanie Ellis (CSP ’07) was hired as executive
his wife, Monica Crawford (AA-GS ’04), have two
director for the Arkansas River Valley Area Council in
children: Jordan (8) and Cole (5).
Dardanelle.
Kurt Danzy (AGBU ’99) was promoted by Cantrell
Aubrey Cammack Holt (JOUR ’07) received the
to national accounts manager for Tyson Foods. In
2013 Southern Association for College Student
his new role, Kurt will handle all communications
Affairs New Professional Award. Aubrey is director of
between Cantrell and Tyson’s corporate office.
student life at Arkansas Tech.
2000s
Dave Pinson (HIST ’02 & M.S. CSP ’04) was named
2013 corporate supervisor of the year in central
Oklahoma in recognition of his performance as
regional director for Trinity Multifamily.
W. Alan Nolan (M.Ed. EDLD ’08) was named
director of the Russellville Adult Education Center on
July 16, 2013.
100th Anniversary
2010s
Joey Potts (HEPE ’10) was hired as head football
Lance Carpenter (EAM ’03) released his self-titled
Save
the Date
coach at Stuttgart Junior High School.
debut album in 2013 and he writes songs for Parallel
Entertainment in Nashville, Tenn. Lance taught
Michael Sola (WF ’10) earned his Master of Athletic
himself to play guitar while he attended Arkansas
Training degree from the University of Arkansas
Tech, where he was a member of the 1999 Gulf
in 2012. He is serving an internship with the San
South Conference championship football team.
Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
of Tech Band
May 2-3, 2014
Visit
www.atu.edu/music
for more details
as they become
available.
Class Notes / Obituaries
Jimmie W. Kersh (MAT-TMS ’11) published a book entitled
Kelli Couch (ECED ’12) was hired by the Russellville
“Teaching for Transformation” in July 2013.
School District to teach second grade at Crawford
Elementary School.
Charlie Ball (BPS ’12) received the Zeller Fellowship Award
from Kiwanis International and a certificate recognizing 64
Jeannie Stone (FA ’13) attended a workshop taught by
years of perfect attendance at club meetings.
Henry Yan, professor at the Academy of Art University.
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Friends We’ll Miss
Edwin Buford Morgan Sr. (’39) died on Sept. 20, 2013.
Bazel Benjamin “B” Winstead (’63) died on Sept. 16,
Edwin served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II
2013. B was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned
and was made a partner at Angus Hospital and Clinic in
the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam and retired
Lawton, Okla., in 1951. He later joined Chester Hospital
in 1983 at the rank of major. He later worked as a civil
and Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and he was elected president
servant in military intelligence at Fort Monroe, Va., and
of the Dallas Hospital Council in 1972. Edwin lived in
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He returned to his native Hot
Mesquite, Texas. He was 94.
Springs in 1996 and worked as a reserve deputy and
dispatcher for the Garland County Sheriff’s Department. B
Achel Enos Hardcastle Jr. (’40) died on June 12, 2012.
lived in Hot Springs. He was 72.
Achel was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps
during World War II. He worked as a county agent in
Micky Lynne Oels DeYoung (ACCT ’86) died on Sept. 17,
Missouri and Illinois. Achel lived in Springdale. He was 91.
2013. She was a member of the Arkansas Tech marching
band during her time as a student. Micky lived in Lamar.
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Hal Franklin Crews (BUS ’55) died on June 20, 2013. He
She was 50.
served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Hal lived in Little Rock.
He was 80.
James O’Leary (CRWR ’94 & M.A. ’96) died on Sept.
14, 2013. Jim worked as a civilian in the U.S. Air Force in
Martha Alice Teeter Wylie (ELED ’57) died on Aug. 25,
Oxnard, Calif., and Washington, D.C. He published a novel
2013. She taught elementary school for the Russellville
entitled “A Torn Picture” in 2013. Jim lived in Colorado
School District. Martha lived in Russellville. She was 98.
Springs, Colo. He was 82.
Ted Lyons (HPE ’58) died on Sept. 17, 2013. Ted served in
Rev. Jason Andrew Molitor (SPH ’95) died on Oct. 21,
the U.S. Air Force in Korea. He earned four letters on the
2013. Jason was a Methodist minister and director of the
men’s basketball team at Arkansas Tech and went on to a
Wesley Foundation at Arkansas Tech University from 2009
19-year career in coaching. Ted led Crossett High School
until his passing. He had previously served in the same
to the 1968 state boys’ basketball championship and
capacity for the Wesley Foundation at Henderson State
returned to Tech as head basketball coach for the Wonder
University and Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.
Boys from 1973-76. He went on to serve as high school
Jason lived in Russellville. He was 41.
principal and superintendent for the Danville School
District from 1977-99. Ted lived in Danville. He was 80.
Johnnie Lee Napier (FMR FACULTY) died on Oct. 25,
2013. Johnnie was a practicing nurse for many years
Donal D. Webb (HPE ’59) died on Sept. 24, 2013. Don
before spending the final three years of her career as
served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired public school
a clinical nursing instructor at Arkansas Tech-Ozark
administrator. He served in the school districts at Van
Campus. Johnnie lived in Booneville. She was 71.
Buren, Alma, Gurlock, Nev., Shell City, Mo., Lincoln,
Cedarville, Mountainburg and Hackett. Don retired as
Virginia Thornton Stumbaugh Grant (FMR STAFF) died
superintendent of the Hackett School District in 1991. He
on Sept. 13, 2013. She was a long-time member of the
was also a football and basketball referee and a baseball
library staff at Arkansas Tech as a secretary and clerk.
umpire for many years. Don lived in Van Buren. He was 80.
Virginia lived in Russellville. She was 85.
Tech Athletics
2013-14 Wonder Boys Basketball 2013-14 Golden Suns Basketball
Nov. 8
Nov. 9
Nov. 16
Nov. 21
Nov. 25
Nov. 29
Nov. 30
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
Dec. 17
Dec. 19
Jan. 2
Jan. 4
Jan. 9
Jan. 11
Jan. 16
Jan. 18
Jan. 23
Jan. 26
Feb. 1
Feb. 6
Feb. 8
Feb. 13
Feb. 15
Feb. 20
Feb. 22
Feb. 27
Mar. 1
Mar. 6-9
vs. Lincoln University
5:30 p.m.
at Southwest Baptist
7:30 p.m.
MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN
10:30 a.m.
*at Southern Nazarene
7:30 p.m.
CHAMPION BAPTIST
6 p.m.
NORTHEASTERN STATE
6 p.m.
MIDWESTERN STATE
4 p.m.
*SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 7:30 p.m.
*EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
4 p.m.
at Missouri Southern
7 p.m.
ANGELO STATE
7 p.m.
*at Northwestern Oklahoma State
7:30 p.m.
*at Southwestern Oklahoma State
4 p.m.
*OUACHITA BAPTIST
7:30 p.m.
*at Henderson State
4 p.m.
*ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO
7:30 p.m.
*at Southern Arkansas
4 p.m.
*HARDING
7:30 p.m.
*at Southeastern Oklahoma State
4 p.m.
*SOUTHERN NAZARENE
4 p.m.
*SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 7:30 p.m.
*NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 4 p.m.
*at Ouachita Baptist
7:30 p.m.
*HENDERSON STATE
4 p.m.
*at Arkansas-Monticello
7:30 p.m.
*SOUTHERN ARKANSAS
4 p.m.
*at Harding
7:30 p.m.
*at East Central University
4 p.m.
GAC Tournament (at Bartlesville, Okla.) TBA
Nov. 8
CENTRAL BAPTIST
6:30 p.m.
Nov. 11
CROWLEY’S RIDGE
5:30 p.m.
Nov. 18
Nov. 21
ECCLESIA COLLEGE
*at Southern Nazarene
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Dec. 1
CENTRAL MISSOURI
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
*SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 5:30 p.m.
*EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
Dec. 16 at Rollins College
Dec. 17 vs. Bluefield State
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
Jan. 2
*at Northwestern Oklahoma State
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 4
Jan. 9
*at Southwestern Oklahoma State
*OUACHITA BAPTIST
2 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 11
Jan. 16
*at Henderson State
*ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO
2 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 18
Jan. 23
*at Southern Arkansas
*HARDING
2 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Jan. 26
*at Southeastern Oklahoma State
Feb. 1
Feb. 6
*SOUTHERN NAZARENE
2 p.m.
*SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 8
*NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE
Feb. 13
Feb. 15
*at Ouachita Baptist
*HENDERSON STATE
5:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Feb. 20
Feb. 22
*at Arkansas-Monticello
*SOUTHERN ARKANSAS
5:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Feb. 27
*at Harding
5:30 p.m.
Kendell Pinkney
Senior Point Guard
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
Mar. 1
*at East Central University
2 p.m.
Mar. 6-9 GAC Tournament (at Bartlesville, Okla.) TBA
Caroline Eubanks
Sophomore Forward
Autumn 2013
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Volume 49 No. 4
Five Examples of General Excellence
Among the Arkansas Tech University alumni returning for Homecoming 2013 were five graduates who went on to attain the rank of General in
the U.S. Army. Photographed (from left-to-right) are: Brigadier General Larry “Clay” Newman (Ret.), Major General William Harmon (Ret.),
Major General Harley Davis (Ret.), Major General William Wofford and Major General Ronald Chastain (Ret.).