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THE CONCEPT OF A GIFT

ANNUITY IS SIMPLE. IN

EXCHANGE FOR A GIFT,CARSON-NEWMAN AGREES

TO MAKE ANNUAL PAY-MENTS FOR LIFE TO ONE

OR TWO BENEFICIARIES

YOU SPECIFY.

A gift annuity may be an attractive way to make a giftto C-N if you would like to:• Receive fixed, dependable payments for life• Enjoy substantial tax savings and income tax deductions• Diversify your portfolio with attractive return rates and partially

tax-free payments• Provide additional income for other family members• Supplement retirement planning with immediate or deferred

payments• Make a significant gift to C-N that enriches students learning

experiences

www.cn.eduA gift annuity may be established with C-N beginning at age50 for a minimum contribution of $25,000. The amount ofthe payment depends on the age(s) of the individual(s)receiving the annuity.

We will be happy to provide gift illustrations and calcula-tions tailored for your situation, and we also can presentother tax-saving gift options.

Sample Payout Rates

AGE ..................RATE55........................5.5%65........................6.0%70........................6.5%75........................7.1%80........................8.0%85........................9.5%

Rates are for one benefi-ciary. For two beneficiar-ies, rates are slightlylower. Charitable giftannuities may not beavailable in all states.

For more information, contact: David Nowell - Vice President for Advancement 865/471-3232 email: plannedgiving@cn.edu website: www.cn.edu

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IN THIS ISSUE

James S. NethertonP R E S I D E N T

David Z. NowellV I C E P R E S I D E N T F O R

A D VA N C E M E N T

C. Parker LeakeA S S T. V I C E P R E S I D E N T F O R

M A R K E T I N G

J O U R N E Y S TA F FJ. Mark Brown

E D I T O R

Paige Munroe-Mattocks, ’94E D I T O R I A L A S S I S TA N T

C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R SJ. Charles Key, ’98

Paige Munroe-MattocksLonnie Wilkey

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Paul H. Grossman, ’81P R E S I D E N T

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The Magazine of Carson-Newman College Winter 2006

WINTER 2006 3

The New Burke-Tarr Stadium openedwith an all-time attendance recordand a Homecoming victory overLenior-Rhyne.

F E A T U R E S12 Katrina Bellows andCarson-Newman RespondsSix weeks after the costliest hurricane in U.S histo-ry, C-N’s BCM leads 170 relief project volunteers ona fall break mission trip

16 The Father of SouthernBaptist Ethics The late T.B Maston is considered the father of ethics in SouthernBaptist life. The New Market native applied what he learned inschool and made it an academic discipline, and in so doing shapedthe lives of thousands.

20 Old Just Ain’t What itUsed To BeTrent Lane takes care of a 25-acre spread, works on a doctoral the-sis and holds world records in National Senior Olympic fieldevents. Not bad for a 1936 alumnus.

22 ’88 Grad Says Success isMeasured by Changed LivesPastor Terrell Marcom’s Clarksville congregation has doubled insize in nine years, but he says there’s a better way to measurechurch growth.

23 Nation’s Leading ChoralDirector Conducts Oratorio It took three years to make it happen, but Don Neuen’s week atMossy Creek will be remembered for a long, long time.

D E P A R T M E N T S

5 From the Creek

10 FSATAT

24 Classnotes

On the Cover – On their last night in Mississippi, Katrina relief volunteers gathered for a worshipservice at Biloxi’s First Baptist Church. (Photo by Mark Brown)

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

4 JOURNEY

C-N Family and Friends,

Planning and evaluation are vital to the academic experience.Carefully chosen goals and accurate measures of progress are asimportant to institutions as they are to undergraduate students.

In January of last year some two dozen campus leaders spent twodays planning our immediate future. We asked former Board ofTrustees Chair Jeanette Blazier, ’57, to lead our planning retreat. Shedid a superb job. A civic leader and three-term mayor of Kingsport,Jeanette has led more successful strategic plans and economic devel-opment initiatives than most consultants can name.

In those two days we developed four strategic goals that webelieved to be the most critical in our quest “to become a premierChristian liberal arts college with a world-wide impact.”

Our first goal is to significantly increase enrollment. Dr. TomHuebner, vice president for Enrollment Management, has beenentrusted with this work and now oversees Admissions, FinancialAid and our new Student Retention Office. Tom is leading a revo-lution in how this work is done. We now begin contacting prospec-tive students during their sophomore year in high school using mail,e-mail and telephone. Soon prospects will have their own C-N webpage. Last year approximately fifty percent of our applicants appliedon-line and we expect that percentage to grow dramatically over the next few years. Keys to student retention are (1) ensur-ing that new students know who we are and want what we offer and (2) helping each student be successful. The former linksto goal three below and the latter is a historical strength of our caring faculty and staff that is now enhanced by the efforts ofAmy Humphrey, director of our Retention Office.

Our second goal is to further strengthen the academic program. New programs have been added in athletic training, fam-ily business and biochemistry. The General Education program is being reworked to better meet the needs of 21st Centurystudents. A reinvigorated Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Committee, chaired by Dr. Thomas Milligan, is focusedon assessing student academic achievement and using the results to improve teaching and learning. Finally, C-N is blessedwith a stellar, devoted faculty. Supporting them with a strong development program and continuing their legacy by recruit-ing highly qualified individuals who believe in our mission are absolutely essential.

Our third goal is to boldly proclaim our identity as a Christian liberal arts college that encourages open intellectual inquiryand deeper spiritual maturity. Parker Leake now oversees the integration of our marketing efforts, pulling together our News& Publications, Online Services and Sports Information Offices under one umbrella. Many have already noticed both subtleand distinct changes via our new website or expanded advertising in certain venues. We have a great story to tell, and weintend that you will see and hear more about C-N than ever before.

Finally, our fourth goal is to successfully complete For Such A Time As This: A Campaign for Carson-Newman. Bold visionneeds strong support and that is why we announced a campaign goal of $55 million. Thanks to diligent efforts of ourAdvancement Division during the silent phase and since the May unveiling, we have passed the $45 million mark. By thetime you read this, we will have broken ground on C-N’s first academic building since 1980, the Blye-Poteat Family andConsumer Sciences Building and will have undertaken remodeling a portion of the old hospital into a first-rate ChildDevelopment Laboratory. We also opened the new Burke-Tarr Stadium (see page 20) at Homecoming, and I am pleased toreport that we have other initiatives underway that will generate additional levels of excitement.

Clearly, we have a destination and a plan to get there. We continue to hold places for those who want to joins us on thisnoble journey. We hope you will climb aboard.

With gratitude and anticipation,

Dr. Netherton and wife Patricia share in the December post-com-mencement joy facilitated by Cameron Atchley’s marriage propos-al to Beth Riddle, both of whom had graduated only minutesbefore. Cameron had escorted Beth back onto the platform for aphotograph and then popped the question. Beth said yes. (Photoby Mark Brown)

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FROM THE CREEK

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Dear Editor,

Thank you so much for the article on Dr. (Carlyle)Marney in a recent Journey (Fall,’05). After attending C-Nfor two years, I married and moved to Austin, Texas, in thefall of 1956. Through a series of serendipitous events, I wasoffered a position on Dr. Marney’s staff as secretary to theminister of music. This was the start of probably the mostthrilling association in my life.

When Dr. Marney’s secretary was on vacation, I wasassigned the daunting job of transcribing his sermons.Hearing them on Sunday, and rehearing them as I typed(with every reference book I could find at hand) constitutedan intense course of theology, philosophy, literature, andthoughtful mediation. He was the most commanding speak-er I have ever heard, and a kind, thoughtful, witty, delight-ful boss.

I was given an invitation to join him and his staff in

Charlotte, which I was unable to accept-a very sad event.Your article brought back such happy memories. I am

truly blest for having known him. Thanks for helping to pre-serve his place in our hearts.

Sincerely,Betty Manly Hulme, ’58by email

Letters Policy Journey welcomes letters to the editor.* Letters must be exclusive to Journey and written in response to an article or item

previously addressed in the magazine.*They must include the home address and home telephone number of the writer

(for verification purposes only), or originating email address. * Letters must be no more than 200 words in length.* Poetry and unsolicited articles will not be considered for inclusion.

While we are unable to acknowledge those letters we cannot publish, we appre-ciate the interest and value the views of those who take the time to send us theircomments.

C-N’s physics major is back in fullforce, thanks to the efforts of Drs. DonOlive, Jr. and Mike Seale. And the revi-talization is drawing the interest of sup-porters.

Suspended in 1998, when jobs forphysics majors were scarce and the addi-tion of a computer science major drewdown Division of Natural Science andMathematics resources, the program wasfully reinstated last semester. At the endof the term, the department received a$15,000 check from the Richard VanLunen Foundation, which was represent-ed by Foundation board member and1952 alumnus James Ellis.

“Since making the decision to restoreour physics major, we have sought themeans to upgrade lab equipment,” saidDivision Dean Dr. Carey Herring. “Mr.James Ellis and The Van LunenFoundation have stepped forward to helplead the effort to revitalize our laborato-ries. While this donation will do much torenew languishing labs, it will extend farbeyond that. It reaffirms the value of ourwork and reminds us that astute philan-thropic leaders have expressed againtheir confidence in our ability to educatethe young minds who will lead the scien-tific progress of our nation.”

“Offering this discipline as a majorprovides a solid foundation that is suit-able for careers in science and engineer-ing, or as a springboard for applying tech-nical knowledge in such fields as busi-ness, medicine, law, public policy, andeducation,” said Olive, ’85, who chairsthe department.

The decision to bring back the physicsmajor was made for several reasons, saidProvost Dr. Michael Arrington, assert-ing, “Not only is the discipline a criticalsupport area for majors in the other sci-ences, but we now have two exceptional-ly bright young professors who are eagerto build the program and recruit qualitystudents who have an interest in study-ing physics.”

“And Don and Mike are actively seek-ing external funding for upgraded labora-tory equipment to support student andfaculty research projects,” addedArrington. Their excitement has beencontagious.”

The department actually offers twomajors: physics and applied physics.

“The physics major will primarily pre-pare graduates for entry into respectedgraduate or professional schools,” saidSeale, who joined C-N in 2004.“Through classes and laboratories,

directed research and summer intern-ships, physics graduates will be well pre-pared for further study in the area or anynumber of disciplines.”

“The applied physics major is designedto ready students for engineering pro-grams, as well as graduate work in ahealth-related profession,” projectedOlive. “Those who enter the 3-2Engineering Binary Program will com-plete three years of study here and thengo on to receive an engineering degreefrom another institution.”

For more information, see the depart-ment webpage (www.cn.edu), or emailOlive at olivejr@cn.edu

Jim Eliis,’52, presents a check for lab equipmentfrom the Richard Van Lunen Foundation to Dr. DonOlive, Jr. and Dr. Carey Herring,’67, dean of NaturalSciences and Mathematics.

Physics Major Returns with a New Vigor

Letters to the Editor

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FROM THE CREEK

C-N Seniors Greet New Year in JerusalemSeniors Bryan Hair and Nick Cook recently returned from participating in the

American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s first ever Capitol to Capitol New CampusAllies Mission. AIPAC invited 36 students from Christian institutions of higher learn-ing across America to make the trip designed to promote a strong relationship betweenthe two countries. While in Israel, the group attended workshops, were guests at a lec-ture by Israeli President Moshe Katsav and got to meet with members of the Knesset,Israel’s parliamentary body.

Hair says the excursion was an eye-opener for him. “My outlook on life drasticallychanged after the trip,” he reflected. “...9-11 changed our country, but the Israelis deal

with the threat of 9-11 everyday, yet they go on witha normal life. If they taught me nothing else, theytaught me the true meaning of the word courage.”

Hair and Cook formed C-N’s American-IsraeliAlliance following an AIPAC summer leadershipconference they attended in Washington, D.C. Hairleads the organization and Cook serves as vice pres-ident. In the fall, the pair hosted David Frum, formerspeechwriter for President George W. Bush, when hespoke at C-N on topics related to America andIsrael.

Hair, a Knoxvillian, is a religion and communica-tions double-major. The son of Mickie Hair, Bryanplans on earning a public policy graduate degree at amajor university.

Cook, a Morristown native majoring in politicalscience and philosophy, is the son of Sam and Debra Cook. After graduation, Nick willpursue a juris doctorate with aspirations of a career in international law.

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Bryan Hair and Nick Cook were able tovisit with several key governmental lead-ers including Avi Granot, a political advi-sor to President Moshe Katsav, during avisit to the President’s home.

SGA President Jason McCarter (back left),a senior accounting major from Sevierville,was installed in October. His cabinet mem-bers are: Vice President Rebecca Spencer,a senior liberal studies with elementaryeducation major from Chattanooga; PublicRelations Secretary Hannah Oliver, a sopho-more English major from Bear, Delaware;Finance Secretary Alisha Watson, a sopho-more business management/communica-tion studies major from Fort Worth, Texas;Student Body Secretary Megan Huddleston,a Pigeon Forge freshman majoring in ele-mentary education; and (back right)Campus Life Secretary Nathanael Lee, aKnoxville sophomore communications andpolitical science major.

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FROM THE CREEK

Just as every person has a story, so does each gift made toadvance the mission of Carson-Newman. While most maynever be known or repeated,there are those that stand out.

Sometime during the 1920s,Knoxville barber James Dean andhis wife, Minnibel, were in NewYork. They encountered a streetvendor who had a painting thatcaptured their attention.Intrigued by the subject matter,they paid a small sum of money,particularly for such a large work,and brought it home.

The picture hung over thefamily fireplace for many yearsbefore it barely survived a firethat consumed much of the home. Mr. Dean’s nephew, Chili,is said to have rescued the favored painting from the burninghouse. In the process, it had to be cut from its frame, sacrific-ing the edges of the work.

At some point, years after the blaze, the family decided tohave the artwork cleaned by a professional restorer who deliv-

ered rather shocking news: the painting seemed to be an origi-nal work by Thomas Cole, afamous 19th Century artistand founder of the HudsonRiver School movement.

The Subsiding of the Watersof the Deluge, which depictsthe earth following the GreatFlood, was painted by Cole in1829, less than a decade afterhe moved to the U.S. fromhis native England. The oilon canvas piece was indeed alarge painting in its originalform, and even now measuressome three feet by four feet.

It hangs in the ThomasCole collection as part of the

Smithsonian American Art Museum (catalog no. 1983.40).Proceeds from its sale were included in the Dean estate, whichcame to fruition a couple of months ago when the trust finallyterminated. As final beneficiary, per Mr. Dean’s instructions of40 years ago, the College received its portion of the estate:$1,484,000 for scholarships.

A Flood, a Fire and a Gift for the Ages

Class Volunteers Named to HostReunions and Lead Gift Drives

It happens in a couple of ways every five years. You go tothe mailbox and see Carson-Newman stationery. The letterenclosed either contains an invitation to come toHomecoming or it contains a solicitation from a classmateasking you to participate in the reunion gift. Both are impor-tant, say C-N administrators.

“We ask alumni to help us invite their classmates backbecause we want to share the experience with everyone whowishes to participate,” explained Director of AlumniRelations David Buchanan,’79. “And we are always lookingfor interested alums who want to help host reunions.”

The solicitation letter includes a return envelope thatAnnual Fund Associate Director Chris Cates hopes makes itback to his desk.

“Our objective is to appeal to alumni when they arealready thinking about the anniversary of their graduation,”said Cates. “And, to be candid, our hope is that graduateswho contribute during their reunion emphasis years willcontinue giving every year because the Annual Fund goesdirectly to College operating expenses.”

Class Reunion HostsFounder’s D. Wert Campbell, 1953’56 Ted Davis’61 Carole (Bates) Miller and G. Walt

Valentine (co-chairs)’66 John Knisley’71 James ‘Earl’ Stroup’76 Melanie Evans Summey’81 Debbie Land’86 John Dinkens’91 Clyde Worley’96 Michael Turner’01 Dave McNeely’06 Travis Loveday

Class Reunion Gift LeadersFounder’s Bill Powell’56 Clyde Tilley’61 Jim McPherson’66 Judy Love Hughes’71 Bob Eldridge’76 Steven Hansen’81 Reggie Keaton’86 John Daniels’91 Kristi Fowler Paczkowski ’96 Mark Burnette’01 Jonathan Bundon

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FROM THE CREEK

PassingsDr. Robert M. Burts, Sr., 88, d. December 4,

2005, professor emeritus of history, joined the C-Nfaculty in 1956 and remained until his retirement32 years later. Credited as being “one of C-N’sgreat professors,” Burts was known and loved for agenteel spirit, winsome personality and excellentlectures. He received his A.B. from Berry College,his M.A. from Duke University and the Ph.D. fromVanderbilt. He began his classroom career inClinton, South Carolina’s public high school andthen taught at Presbyterian College prior to his

tenure at Carson-Newman. “Dr. Burts was C-N’s ideal faculty mem-ber,” said former student and longtime history department colleagueDr. Jim Baumgardner, ’59. “He didn’t wait for students to come tohim. He would stand in the hallway and greet students who werecoming from or going to classes. He always had a kind or encourag-ing word for each individual to whom he spoke.” He is survived bywife Frieda Culberson Burts; son and daughter-in-law, Robert andDonna Burts of Jefferson City; daughter and son-in-law, AmandaBurts and Mike Kelischek of Brasstown, North Carolina.

Erica Leahann Manning, 21, d. December 30, asenior teacher education major from Sevierville,was a passenger in a vehicle driven by herboyfriend when it was struck head-on by anothercar. An honor student about to begin her finalsemester, Erica was beloved by fellow students andprofessors. “She was very popular and optimistic,”said Dr. Sharon Teets, who was asked by Erica’sfamily to speak at her funeral. “She was a beautifulyoung woman inside and out. She had a real senseof purpose and knew exactly what she wanted to

do.” At press time, Knox County investigators were evaluating thelikelihood of charges against the 64-year old driver of the other auto-mobile.

Mary Ruth Osborne Turner, 83, d. September 19, 2005, taughtEnglish for 31 years, from 1959-90 retiring with the rank of associateprofessor. She began her life-long career in education teaching in aone-room schoolhouse in Lee County, Virginia and later taught highschools in Wise and Lee Counties, Virginia and in Jefferson County.Known by most faculty and colleagues as “Mrs. Turner,” she was thewife of late English professor Dr. R. R. Turner, who is said to haveused that title endearingly even when the couple spoke to each otheron the department hall. She received a B.A. degree from LincolnMemorial University and a M.A. degree from the University ofTennessee. She was considered an expert in the areas of children’sliterature and Appalachian folklore. Her survivors include herdaughter, Ellen Gutierrez of Dandridge; grandchildren, Roberto andViviana Gutierrez of Nashville and Jason Gregory of Anchorage,Alaska.

Adjunct Prof ReceivesAir National GuardPromotion

Pat Bivens had a busy fall semester, including lead-ing two separate mission trips tothe Biloxi-Gulfport area. Sheoversaw a crew during the fallbreak excursion and turnedaround five weeks later to lead agroup from her church that spentThanksgiving there hard at work.

But then again, Pat Bivens isbusy all the time. She directs C-N’s Jazz Ensemble, leads thedepartment’s low brass sectionand serves as assistant band director. And that’s herpart-time job.

Additionally, she is the band director at RogersvilleCity Schools and a free lance trombonist who playswith orchestras and for events around East Tennessee.As if that weren’t enough, she was recently promotedto the rank of Master Sergeant in the 572nd AirNational Guard Band.

“Pat is a perfect fit for C-N,” complements a col-league, Director of Instrumental Activities and BandsDr. Marshall Forrester. “Musically, she has a commit-ment to excellence in the private studio, and an infec-tious enthusiasm as leader of performance groups.Perhaps the most telling of her qualifications is therespect she earns from students—they all catch herenthusiasm and vision, and perform to the best oftheir ability.”

A Maryland native, Bivens holds the B.A. in per-formance from West Virginia Wesleyan College and aM.M.E. from Texas Christian University. Upon grad-uation from TCU, she entered the US Air Force BandProgram and was stationed at McGuire AFB, NewJersey, with 590th AF Band, where she performed forthe next four years.

After leaving active duty, Bivens enlisted in theTennessee Air National Guard, where she performson trombone and euphonium and as vocalist with the572nd AF Band at Knoxville’s McGhee-Tyson AirBase. She is also the assistant non-commissioned offi-cer-in-charge of logistics for the unit. In the course ofher military service and professional career she hastraveled and performed as a member of various musi-cal organizations in Romania, the former SovietUnion, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and acrossthe United States. Her professional affiliationsinclude the International Association of JazzEducators, Music Educators’ National Conference andthe Tennessee Music Educators’ Association.

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FROM THE CREEK

From its East Tennessee location on the banks of MossyCreek, Carson-Newman College is fulfilling its mission ofbeing a Christian institution of the highest quality while

reaching out to the world. Near the halfway mark in a part-nership with Russia’s St. Petersburg Evangelical Theological

Academy,C-N isexaminingthe possi-bility ofprovidingu n i q u em i n i s t r yposs ibi l i -ties fors e v e r a lteachers ofEnglish asa SecondLanguage(ESL).

“If ourpilot pro-

gram succeeds like we expect, we will have volunteer opportu-nities for experienced ESL educators,” said Dr. Danny Hinson,director of C-N’s Center for Global Education. “Ultimately, wemight need as many as 15 teachers who would be able to trav-el to St. Petersburg. We are excited by the impact this couldhave for our students as well as those whom they will serve.”

Two years into a five-year agreement with the Academy, C-N has already sent several theological educators to lead two-week courses at the school, which opened its doors in 1989,just as the former Soviet Union was breaking apart. Professorswho have participated in the partnership say the experience isremarkable.

“I feel like I have certainly learned more from my experi-ences teaching there than I have been able to impart,” said Dr.Walter Crouch, C-N’s vice president of Church Relations whowill make his third trip to the academy next fall. “I have espe-cially learned great lessons about humility and cooperation.”

Crouch is taken by the rich ecumenical blessing that he sayspermeates the institution and its student body. Led by co-founder and President Dr. Sergei Nikolaev, a third generationBaptist minister, the Academy’s professorate includes Lutheranand Russian Orthodox as well as Baptist faculty members.

“The St. Petersburg experience lets you see first-hand whatour faith can be when Christological unity and evangelismaren’t thwarted by the primacy of doctrinal conformity,” notedCrouch. “The sole focus of the Academy is given to equippingpastors so they can win Russia for Jesus Christ. It’s quite anamazing experience.”

During a three-day visit to C-N in November, Nikolaev

emphasized the preeminence of theological education to theAcademy; but, he says the school, which has 75 main campusstudents and another 200 spread across the country throughextension centers, needs a broader range of academic programs.“There are certain things we need—classes in Biblical lan-guages, missiology and ethics, without which we could not sur-vive,” he said. “But providing other opportunities like sociolo-gy and ESL offerings will help our students and help ourschool.”

“New churches there just cannot afford to pay pastors,” con-firmed Crouch. “But the Russian government is ready toaccredit a social work program. Academy students could pur-sue a dual track in religion and sociology that would providecase workers who also are bivocational pastors.”

Nikolaev says the opportunity to offer ESL and other curric-ula support the institution and its mission of serving Christ: “Ifwe offer courses besides our theological program, people willcome to learn and they will also hear the gospel.”

Hinson plans on traveling to St. Petersburg in the summerwith his wife, Jan, also an ESL educator, for the first install-ment of the pilot program. “We will take two of our graduatestudents or a couple of local ESL teachers for an intensive four-week introductory course at the Academy,” he said. “That willhelp the school fulfill its objective of having second year stu-dents able toread, write andbe conversantin English.”

In turn,N i k o l a e vhopes to beable to sendtwo of his stu-dents to C-N’sMATESL pro-gram, expect-ing that theywould returnto St. Petersburg as English tutors. A second possibility is thata group of academy students could attend C-N’s EnglishLanguage Institute and help stimulate excitement by returningto campus with greatly improved skills.

“If these opportunities prove fruitful, then we would take 12-15 ESL students or established teachers back with us and offerclasses for as many as 300 learners from the St. Petersburg areaand even surrounding countries,” said an excited Hinson.

“And, as it happens,” he concluded, “we use the Bible tohelp teach English, so even those who aren’t interested inusing the skills for their theological educations will be exposedto the Gospel.”

Dr. Sergei Nikolaev (l) and Dr. Earl Martin discuss plans for2006 and beyond with Center for Global Education DirectorDr. Danny Hinson. (photo by Charles Key)

The Hermitage, Russia’s national museum, will offer ESLfaculty and students one of the world’s great cultural expe-riences as a sightseeing option.

To Russia with Christ’s Love: C-N Partners with St. Petersburg Academy

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10 JOURNEY

by Charles Key

Juanita Fasola understands the power of education. The oldest of three children, the 88-year old still smiles

when she recalls her father and how he provided for theirfamily via the L&N Railroad. “Daddy was a self-educatedman,” she says, explaining that though self-taught, he playedan important role in encouraging her to pursue her education.

“I also had a very interesting teacher in high school. She waswonderful,” Juanita proclaims, adding sheepishly, “Theyaccused me of being her pet.” It was from this special mentorthat Juanita gained a deep appreciation of home economics.The appreciation turned to a passion, leading her to setting hersights on becoming a teacher, one who would help othersunderstand the importance of home economics.

“I wanted to go to college,” she says, recalling how she ulti-mately enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Itwas there she earned her degree in home economics, but notbefore benefiting, once again, from the tutelage of others. “Iremember one teacher who adopted me and took me under herwing,” she smiles. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher, I just did-n’t want to be anything else.”

Following her teaching career, including a position atKentucky’s historic Hindman Settlement School, Juanita neverlost the joy of helping individuals learn the importance ofhome and family. From serving as a home demonstration agentthrough a UT program to working through an extension pro-gram with Nashville’s Scarritt College for Christian Workers,she sought ways to advance the discipline she still holds dear.

Though retired, she has never stopped promoting education.Her love for educating students on the value of nutrition, childdevelopment and the culinary arts led her to financially sup-port Carson-Newman’s Family & Consumer Sciences Division.She says she has been impressed with the College’s program andthat it dovetails perfectly with her vision for the field. Shecame to know the program through professional connectionsover the years.

“I made a contribution to Carson-Newman because theschool has an excellent approach to the study of home eco-nomics,” she says.

Through her gift, Juanita was able to name the TechnologyCurriculum Center, which will be housed in the future Blye-Poteat FCS Building, a key development of For Such A TimeAs This: A Campaign for Carson-Newman.

Juanita says it’s an investment well worth making. Just as shebenefited from those who took time to prepare her years ago,her financial gift will help the next generation explore the dis-cipline she loves.

Campaign Materials SetTone, Win an Award

The success of For Such A Time As This depends onprospective donors and their support of the effort’s goals. Tothat end, Campaign Communications Director Charles Keyhas developed several new informational products in con-junction with the AdvancementDivision. An opening gala video hescripted and led production for wasrecently recognized with a CASE,Region III Special Merit Award.

The seven-minute production,which was shot and edited by AlanMcPeek, of Knoxville’s Tape-It!Productions, was cited for itstheme and use of campus images.

“We are proud of Charles and pleasedthat CASE has recognized his very fineeffort,” said Dr. David Nowell, vice pres-ident for Advancement. “Often, these recogni-tions are awarded to institutions that securedoutside PR counsel to write and produce them. That somuch of it was produced in-house is a testament to his goodwork.”

Two recently produced brochures feature individual com-ponents of the campaign by extolling the needs and virtues ofscholarship support and the College endowment. To requestany campaign material or to inquire about opportunities tosupport the financial undertaking, contact the AdvancementOffice at 865/471-3459.

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On March 20, C-N’s Concert-Lecture Series willpresent the Montana Reparatory Theatre’s pro-

duction of “The Trip to Bountiful.” Journeyasked Dr. Jerry Wood, recognized by no less

than Horton Foote himself as making the PulitzerPrize-winning playwright an academic commodi-

ty, to introduce the work for its readership. Hewill present a lecture in the afternoon before theMontana Rep’s presentation. The public is invit-

ed to the free lecture.

by Dr. Gerald C. WoodEnglish Department Chair

Like nearly all of Horton Foote’s stories, “The Trip toBountiful” is found art, borrowed from the lore of Wharton,Texas, a small Gulf Coast town about 50 miles south and eastof Houston. It is the story of two young people, deeply in love,whose parents did not allow them to marry.

From that simple, real scenario, Foote discovered the seed ofa complex and substantially different teleplay, which firstappeared on the Goodyear TelevisionPlayhouse, March 1, 1953. It was pro-duced by Fred Coe, directed by Vincent J.Donehue, and starred Lillian Gish (asMrs. Watts), Eileen Heckart (Jessie Mae),and Eva Marie Saint (Thelma).

Before that year was out, the writerrefashioned the teleplay into a play, pro-duced by the Theatre Guild at HenryMiller’s Theatre, on November 3, withthe same producer and director. Whileover the years the play has been staged inmany venues, particularly regional play-houses across the United States, it wasmore than thirty years before Footeallowed it to be produced as a featurefilm.

Under the direction of Foote’s cousin,Peter Masterson, and produced by Sterling Van Wagenen,“The Trip to Bountiful” was filmed independently and thenreleased by Island Pictures in 1985. The movie starred JohnHeard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford, Rebecca DeMornay,and Geraldine Page, who won her only Academy Award forBest Actress for the lead role.

Set in the 1950s, Bountiful is no longer the contemporarystory of the initial television and stage productions. Today itonly exists as a period piece, a post-World War II story. Assuch, it is tempting to make it sentimental and nostalgic, bothfor Mrs. Watts and the audience. But that would be a misin-terpretation. This is tough stuff. During the journey, Carrie isreminded that her marriage was loveless, gains more intimacywith a stranger than she ever had within her family, learns thather best friend has died, and finds Bountiful vanished from theTexas landscape. Even the ending is more like a truce than atotally new beginning. Jessie Mae hasn’t been punished; and

there are no grand speeches, pots of gold, no new life withThelma, or a liberating divorce for Ludie.

So what about “The Trip to Bountiful” makes us feel good?Why is story told time and again across the United States?

Mostly it is because Carrie Watts has found the resources andcourage for her return, no matter how things turn out. Theresults aren’t as important as her renewed sense of self-determi-nation. She knows more than she did at the beginning, even ifmost of the truths are sad. Ironically, she can leave her pastbecause she has confronted it, re-envisioned it. and thereby

made Bountiful her own.There have been some small, but

essential changes in the family. Ludie, adisplaced southern male who endured anervous breakdown, has stopped deny-ing his past and begins to assert himself.Carrie has agreed to be less passiveaggressive. Even Jessie Mae, bless herheart, has taken a break from herself toconsider that she may not be the centerof the universe.

Along this journey, Carrie’sChristianity has empowered her, but shedoesn’t return to a girlish innocence ortriumph over life on her way to that glo-rious heavenly home. Sweet on the sur-face, but only the surface, her hymnsand prayers have acted as a source of

emotional strength, a way of facing many unhappy realitiesabout living and dying. Her religion offers her the responsemost precious in all of Foote’s work: courage.

Her home is not a place in Texas. That one has disappeared.Her new home is an emotional and spiritual one. And we arepleased, through our laughter and our tears, that she has foundher way back to Bountiful.CN

Jerry Wood intently watches playwright HortonFoote, who has been awarded with an Oscar and thePulitzer Prize, during a 1986 C-N symposium. (Photocourtesy of Wood)

Wood on Foote: Bountiful isFound Art

Jerry Wood has four books in development.His Neil LaBute: A Casebook will be releasedlater this year by Routledge Press. He is co-editing two books: The Voice of an AmericanPlaywright: Interview with Horton Foote (withBaylor University’s Marion Castleberry), and asocial history of the Chicago Cubs for

McFarland Press. And he is writing a biography of baseballgreat Smoky Joe Wood.

At press time, it is expected that Mr. Foote will be on campus for theproduction and to receive an honorary doctorate of letters degree forhis vast contributions to American stage, film and television.

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For 170 Carson-Newman College volunteers, Fall Breakwas neither fall nor a break. Spread across SouthernMississippi in 85-degree weather over three days in

October, 21 C-N work crews amassed more than 5,000 man-hours of relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Coordinated through the College’s Campus MinistriesOffice, the group made up the largest institutional contingentof some 700 Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) volunteersfrom colleges and universities across Tennessee. The Carson-Newman teams operated from three main areas (Hattiesburg,Biloxi and Bay St. Louis) where local Baptist churches servedas operations centers, makeshift hostels and staging areas.

Campus Minister Jim Wilson, who returned to Biloxi inDecember with a team of 16, said he wanted large C-Nturnouts, hoping that those who went as relief missionaries

would return as witnesses ofthe savage destruction andtake their accounts tochurches and civic groups,who might in turn sendmore workers to the coast.“The news media becameobsessed with New Orleansand overlooked the massiveneed in Mississippi,” he said.“I pray that our time therewill help facilitate otherconcentrated efforts in thecoming weeks and months.”

“People think that FEMAis overseeing the work,” saidTim Glaze, campus ministerat Hattiesburg’s WilliamCarey College who helpedcoordinate teams with indi-viduals needing assistance.“But it’s the churches andvolunteers that are doing thework. We need people.”

Wilson says he is pleasedwith a $115 per volunteerexpenditure for a five-daytrip (three work days andtwo for travel down and

back), crediting church participation as key to the success.“Several area churches sent volunteers, vans and paid for thegas, while four South Mississippi churches gave our workers aplace to sleep. Those partnerships make this kind of servicepossible,” he said, gratefully.

“Our students and volunteers were incredibly excited by thework and seeing the difference they could make,” saidAssociate Campus Minister Nenette Measels, a Mississippinative. “Even before the fall trip was over, they were askingwhen we could go back. So we tentatively started planning ongoing back even before we left the Gulf Coast.”

In March, while SPOTS (Special Projects Other ThanSummer) teams will be spread from Panama City to Chicago,two teams are scheduled to return to Biloxi. One team of tenwill focus on rebuilding efforts, while another team will work

by Mark Brown

Feeding units began serving breakfast by 6 am and kept the operation going throughout the day and into the night. By theyear’s end, more than 13 million meals had been provided from Florida to Texas. (Photo by Libby Miller)

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with church and the local Baptist association to focus on min-isterial opportunities within the Hispanic community there.

“I’m glad we have the opportunity to continue to be of serv-ice to Mississippi’s Gulf Coast during spring break, as well asoffering a variety of other sites where students experience thejoy of serving others,” noted Measels. By providing a wide arrayof mission settings, such as a children’s home, inner-city work,resort, and church ministries, she believes SPOTS affords stu-dents opportunities to employ different gifts they possess.“Baptist Collegiate Ministries (formerly BSU) has continuous-ly offered student mission experiences for over 30 years, and Iam proud that we continue this legacy of service that perpetu-ates C-N’s mission-minded tradition.”

Rev. Ashley Austin, associate pastor at First Baptist Biloxi,says there will be plenty of opportunities for ministry in themonths to come. “We’ll need people to come and to be labor-ers, as well aspeople who areskilled,” saidAustin, whobelieves thosewho volunteerwill be amazed bywhat can beaccomplished ina short time. “Youcan put oneskilled laborerwith two or threewho aren’t skilledand they canwork together toget a lot done.”

While thestorms left greatdamage to thearea, Austin isgrateful for theministry opportu-nities thatabound. “Arepeople coming tofaith in Christ?Yes,” he noted.“There have beenmany people that

have a lot of questions, and God has given us the opportunityto minister to them, but really, it’s little to do with us and every-thing to do with God and the people God’s sending.”

“You know, we’re just playing a small part in it,” he conclud-ed. “It’s people like the group from C-N ... or groups from localchurches all around the country—it’s those people that God isusing to make this really happen.”

Four months after the hurricane, C-N studentKassandra Courtney, FBC-Jefferson City volunteerMichael Brotherton and C-N Reference Librarian LewConerly were part of the Christmas break trip.Dressed for December weather, they remove rubbishfrom the yard of Joseph and Nena Revon, who live ina neighborhood where nine people were killed by thestorm. The team removed all the items in and aroundthe house, deposited at the street for pickup and thenmoved inside for interior wall, ceiling, hardwood floorand fixture removal. Once the house was stripped toits studs, the team used a bleach mixture to kill themildew that had engulfed the home. (Photo by JimWilson)

(L-R) C-N students Kevin Gruver, Whitney Rhyne and Stephanie Adair, threemembers of Kara Blankenship’s team of 13, work to remove a pine limb driveninto the ground when Katrina made her way 75 miles inland from the GulfCoast.

Student Crew Chief Kara Blankenship talks with Hattiesburg homeowner LindaBolton while her squad works to clear the yard of downed trees and tons ofdebris. (Photos by Mark Brown)

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What a Differencea Day Makesby Mark Brown

A group of Carson-Newman students had taken a quickbreak from helping Sharon Tucker drag the contents of herGulfport home to the curb. A visitor approached the students.

“What’s the best thing you’ve seen since you’ve been downhere?” the visitor asked one of the students.

Standing in an empty, dank living room, C-N sophomoreRachel Mangum was astonished by the question. Awestruck byits absurdity, she sought to make sure the inquisitor was sane.She shook her head, and replied incredulously, “As in good?”

“Yeah, as in good,” the visitor nodded. Then he opened thequestion to the rest of the group, saying, “Anybody seen a goodthing?”

“Oh, yeah,” responded Emily Roberts, another C-N sopho-more who was nearby. “Just the people’s faces whenever we’vehelped them out. Like yesterday, we cleared a lot out of a yardand this guy was just so excited, and Miss Tucker’s been soappreciative. The way they light up-just to have some help inall this destruction and devastation.”

Sharon Tucker was appreciative indeed. Having beendaunted by the prospect of emptying eight rooms of ruination,and unable to afford help, she stood next to her house and sur-veyed the work her team of C-N students accomplished in aday. She was astonished by the blessing.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do,” she explained. “Itried to move these things by myself but there was just no way;it was so heavy. I can’t believe how hard these kids haveworked to help me.”

To get some sense of their efforts, relief team videographerIvan Gray, a C-N senior, began pacing off the length of the pilethat ran along the curb. He returned with a staggering report.“One-hundred-forty five,” he said, adding, “But my steps arelonger than most people’s.”

Figuring Gray has a 32-inch stride and considering that theruined possessions created a mound some four feet wide andranging from three to four feet high means the crew moved alittle over 5,400 cubic feet of instant trash. Nature only had toadd water to leave it all destroyed.

As dusk approached from the east, Sharon was smiling.“Today has been a good day...,” she shouted. “Just meetingthese wonderful people. Yeah, today is good.”

“A bad day...,” she had said earlier in the afternoon; “A badday is when you wake up and you feel that your life has takena most disastrousturn. You hadstarted out build-ing a dream andthe dream wasquickly gone in aday. You comeback to somethingas disastrous aslooking at yourhouse that you’vespent a lot of yearsand a lot of moneyto fix up and yourealize that therearen’t many peo-ple who are goingto help you.”

Eric McAnly, a senior from Manchester, TN, andteam leader Mike Young secure the front entry ofSharon Tucker’s Gulfport home. Twenty-one teams(170 volunteers) worked from Hattiesburg to Biloxito Waveland over fall break. (Photos by Mark Brown)

Sharon Tucker hugs Morristown seniorJonathan “JT” Tullock as Chattanooga sen-ior Brandon Hudson looks on. Behindthem, the ruined contents of Tucker’shome await removal by city crews.

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Even though most of her home’s contents were lost, Sharonis aware that she is more fortunate than many. Her heart breaksfresh every time she sees an elderly couple down the street driveup to the rubble where they used to live. Back in September, itwas an almost daily occurrence.

“They’d get out of their car, take lawn chairs out of the trunkand they would go sit and stare at where their house had been,”recalled a teary Sharon. “The old man-he must be about 90-would sit for a while and then every few minutes he’d startwalking around the piles, using his cane to push this or thataway so he could try to find something. It’s just awful!”

There are silver linings around the dark clouds Katrina leftbehind. Sharon is grateful to have a FEMA trailer in Mobile,Alabama, making the 75-minute drive to Gulfport severaltimes a week. Her mother, who she was planning to move inwith her, had been in the hospital as Katrina approached andwas therefore safely evacuated to Texas. She doesn’t knowwhat she’ll do for her mother before her home is ready to reoc-cupy, but she will figure it out. “At least I still have a house,”she said.

She grieves over the loss of one of her cats, but she’s warmedby the thought that she was able to rescue the other two.Having stayed in her home, she had to swim out following thestorm surge. She found two of the cats, put them in pillowcases and held the cases above the water as she swam to safeground.

While attuned to looking for blessings in the midst of the tur-moil, there are things that definitely disturb her. She’s aggra-vated by FEMA, angry at the insurance industry and morallyoutraged by local contractors who give gouging estimates forbulldozer and bobcat work. But she was charmed by a group ofCarson-Newman College students who showed up ready towork hard to help her.

She smiled when asked how she learned about the Fall Breakassistance project. “I was at City Hall and there was a bulletinthey put out that said those who needed help should call theBaptist Church (FBC, Biloxi),” she recalled. “And I thought,‘I’m gonna take my chances.’ So I called and they were thefriendliest people, and they said a team was coming in thisweekend, and I said, ‘Well glory hallelujah!’”

“And they have done wonderful work. They haven’t stoppedyet,” she continued in gratitude. “I tell you, it’s been justincredible. They brought a chainsaw and they brought rakes,and they just went to work.”

Near the end of the day, team leader Mike Young walkedthrough the backyard. When he heard that Carson-Newmanwas mounting a Fall Break effort, Young, Missions Coordinatorfor the Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, called C-NCampus Minister Jim Wilson to volunteer for the trip.

A former BSU (Baptist Student Union) director in Louisianaand at Middle Tennessee’s Motlow State Community College,Young was pleased by the opportunity to work closely with stu-dents again. “This is a great group,” he said. “And they’vebeen a pleasure to work with.”

As happy as Tucker was, Young was bothered by the prospectof leaving. As he spoke, he walked around the corner of thehome, surveying what yet needed attention.

He rubbed hisforehead andsighed, “I wish wecould have donemore.”

“But Mike,” saida voice nearby,“You’ve been hereall day.”

“Yeah, I know,”he replied, his lefthand sliding fromhis forehead downthe side of his faceas he continued;“But we get to goback home andtell our little sto-ries while Sharonhas to live with this every day.”

Finally forced to stop by the onset of evening, crew membersfound boards and sheets of plywood to barricade doors and win-dows as a deterrent to interlopers. Then they assembled withSharon Tucker in the middle of the street. They formed a cir-cle, prayed and presented their new friend with a Bible eachone had signed.

They walked to her car and helped put some of her salvagedkeepsakes in the trunk. Young reached in his wallet for twocards. He handed Tucker one, flipping the other one over as hetook a pen from his shirt pocket.

“Okay,” he said. “Tell me how to reach you. I want to bringanother group and come back to help some more.” CN

Sophomore and Bonner Scholar Hannah Oliverdrives roofing nails during a two-day repair of Petal,Mississippi’s Trinity Baptist Church. Hannah’s teamworked with roofers from Fisherville Baptist Churchin West Tennessee and adoptachurch.com’s Chipand Jenny Rumis to complete the job.

NAMB to Recognize

C-N for Mission

Efforts

One-hundred-nineteen colleges and universities acrossAmerica partnered with the SBC’s North American MissionBoard in 2005, and Carson-Newman is ranked second amongthem in the number of students mobilized in conjunctionwith the organization.

“The only thing that matters to me about the numbers isthat it means we have a campus brimming with students whowant to serve Christ,” said Jim Wilson shortly after returningfrom a Christmas break trip for more Katrina cleanup. “Ournumbers look good because our students want to serve Jesus.”

Some eight percent of C-N’s student body went on the fallbreak trip, and another 16 volunteers made the four day worktrip that was squeezed in between final exams and Christmas.That number does not include spring missionaries or thosewho volunteer for summer programs.

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by Paige Munroe-MattocksT. B. Maston enrolled at Carson-Newman College in 1916

wondering how he might fulfill the call he felt on his life. Helikely had no idea he would become known as the person whogave the Southern Baptist Convention its social conscience.

The youngest child of a sharecropper from East Tennessee,Maston became both a respected scholar and unassuming fam-ily man. He graduated from C-N in 1920 and began a profes-sorial career during which he pioneered the study of Christianethics in the SBC.

His academic discipline was born from his own personal dis-cipline, says Hardin Simmons University Professor BillTillman.

“Maston’s context of rearing contributed to his empathytoward what he termed ‘the disadvantaged,’ (which was) cer-tainly a demographic for which God showed favor in the OldTestament and Jesus did in the New Testament,” explainsTillman, who holds the Maston Christian Ethics Chair atHSU’s Logsdon School of Theology. “I think he simply tookthe Bible at face value and attempted to live life as put forwardthere.”

Samuel Houston Maston was a farmer with little formal edu-cation, but a strong work ethic and deep sense of spirituality.His influence on his son was life-shaping. At some point,Samuel told Tom, as Maston was then called, that he had been

burdened with a call to preach,but, limited by what he feltwas inadequate education,Samuel believed he would beunable to support his growingfamily. In his stead, he said, hehad asked God to call one ofhis boys to the ministry.

After graduating fromCentral High School, Mastonmatriculated at C-N andbecame recognized as a goodstudent who played football,basketball and baseball, a rari-ty today.

Of his athletic career,Maston joked, “I played foot-

ball when you didn’t have to be so big. I played basketball whenyou didn’t have to be so tall. I played baseball when you didn’thave to be so good. And I got my degree when you didn’t haveto be so smart!”

While a student, he spent summers participating with a lead-ership training school in rural churches, which helped him dis-cover innate teaching abilities and overcome a natural timidi-ty. It was also at Carson-Newman that he met fellow studentEssie Mae McDonald and with her began a 66-year love rela-tionship that lasted until his death on May 1, 1988.

Essie Mae met her husband-to-be through student religiousorganizations. In their senior year, he was president of theStudent Volunteer Band and she was secretary. In the BaptistYoung People’s Union, their offices were reversed. Campusrules made dating unfeasible, but the couple later joked abouthaving needed frequent officer meetings of the two organiza-tions.

The couple married in 1921 while students at SouthwesternBaptist Theological Seminary. With the birth of two sons, TomMc and Gene, Maston nicknamed Essie Mae as “Mommie,” butwas ever quick to acknowledge sacrifices and contributions shemade to his ministry.

Born in 1925, Tom McDonald Maston suffered cerebralpalsy. Severely hampered motor skills left him unable to movehis limbs. His communication was limited to uttering a broken

T.B. Maston (1897-1988)

“I played footballwhen you didn’t haveto be so big. I playedbasketball when youdidn’t have to be so

tall. I played baseballwhen you didn’t haveto be so good. And Igot my degree whenyou didn’t have to be

so smart!”

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“Aye” for affirmative answers and blinking his eyes for negativeresponses. Despite recommendations of institutionalizing theirson, the couple fed, bathed and dressed him. Each night as heslept, or tried to, they repeatedly turned him over to afford himwhat comfort they could.

The couple’s commitment was steadfast. “It is obvious thatthe grace of God exuded from the lives of these two parentswho consistently without complaint treated their handicappedson with respect, tenderness, and love,” Maston protégé JimmyAllen noted in a 2003 article for Christian Ethics Today. “He wasalways included in conversations, travel and was introduced totheir friends. ... Maston often noted that many cultures hidtheir damaged children. He believed it was a healthy missionfor them to show other cultures that Christ’s love is uncondi-tional.”

Maston took the M.R.E. from Southwestern and followed itwith the institution’s first doctorate in religious education“The dean of the R.E. school, J. M. Price was ahead of his timein the courses he developed, which at that time were labeledgenerally as sociology of religion ... which Maston began tolabel as Christian ethics,” said Tillman. “He was influencedgreatly by those courses and Price.”

To build an authenticity in ethics, Maston went to Yale andstudied with H. Richard Niebuhr. He chose not to be ordainedto the ministry, and never was. During a 41-year tenure on theSWTS faculty, he founded the department of Christian ethics(in 1943), developed the Doctorate of Theology in ChristianEthics program and mentored thousands of students, includingBill Moyers, the recently deceased Foy Valentine and GuyGreenfield.

Until Maston, there were no ethics courses at SBC seminar-ies. No agency had endeavored to explore the subject, nor hadanyone considered establishing a way to help churches orchurch leaders learn more about it.

Carolyn Blevins, ’59, C-N associate professor of religion issuccinct in her evaluation of Maston; “He was a giant inSouthern Baptist circles.”

Maston’s lifelong emphasis on applying the Gospel to lifechanged the approach and understanding of ethics. As ateacher, author and speaker, he stressed the Bible as the author-ity for ethical behavior, and is recorded as beginning discus-sions of ethical concerns by considering how the Bible couldaddress the matter. “Maston maintained that Christians are to

be witnesses, not soul winners,” said Tillman. “Winning soulswas the work of the Holy Spirit. But, we Christians are to bequite intent on living a life, demonstrating the Gospel, andsaying the Gospel in contexts of real life which would becredible for others to see and want the Gospel for their ownlives.”

Maston’s work as a writer matched his classroom teaching.As early as 1927, he wrote pamphlets that applied the Gospelto the subject of race relations, and his 1943 book Of Onepreceded the United States Supreme Court decision inBrown v. Board of Education by almost a decade. On March13, 1987 Maston delivered his final chapel address atSouthwestern. Sixty years after his first published treatise on

the subject, his concluding lecture, “The Unfinished Agenda,”straightforwardly considered the issues of race and racism.

The professor was likewise prolific on the subjects of familylife, spiritual growth, social behaviors, missions and material-ism. To separate his academic writing from that geared towardlaypeople, he occupied two carrels in SWTS’s library. Eachmorning, he worked at one, returning from lunch to plow thefields of the other in the afternoon.

Blevins, who shared an office with Maston when he was a C-N visiting professor, watched his dedication to writing. Onceshe asked him if he loved to write.

“No,” he replied coyly. “But I love to have written.” CN

T.B. and Essie Mae Maston, college sweethearts who married in 1921, walk tochapel during one of their many visits to Carson-Newman. They were marriedfor 66 years. (Photos courtesy of C-N Archives)

A Half-Century of ScholarshipIn his lifetime Maston saw more than 50 books published,including foreign translations and reissues. They include:

Handbook For Church Recreation Leaders. Nashville: TheSunday School Board, SBC, 1937.

The Christian in the Modern World. Nashville: Broadman,1952.

A World in Travail. Nashville: Broadman, 1954.

Right or Wrong? Nashville: Broadman, 1955. (Revised withWilliam M. Pinson Jr., coauthor, 1971).

Segregation and Desegregation: A Christian Approach. NewYork: MacMillan, 1959.

Isaac Backus: Pioneer of Religious Liberty. London: JamesClark & Co., 1962.

Suffering: A Personal Perspective. Nashville: Broadman, 1967.

The Christian, The Church, and Contemporary Problems.Waco, TX: Word Books. 1968.

The Conscience of A Christian. Waco, TX: Word Books,1971.

Real Life In Christ. Nashville: Broadman 1974.

God Speaks Through Suffering. Waco, TX: Word Books,1977.

To Walk As He Walked. Nashville: Broadman, 1985.

Treasures from Holy Scripture. Nashville: Broadman Press,1987.

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It was a record crowd that came tothe Homecoming 2005 football game.And no one, not one person, wenthome with the first splinter-which hadbecome something of a tradition overthe last several years. The splinter-freeexperience came thanks to a brand-new Burke-Tarr Stadium and a group ofanonymous donors who made it possi-ble.

The Eagles officially debuted thenew Burke-Tarr Stadium in grand styleSaturday, October 22 with a win of 33-6 win over the Lenior-Rhyne Bears. C-N fans set a new attendance record of5,292, breaking the previous high-water mark of 5,246, set against Cameron University in 1986.

Prior to the gridiron contest, Eagle Foundation ChairmanBobby Tuck made a ceremonial presentation of the new facili-ty’s keys to C-N President Dr. James Netherton.

“The last 12 months have certainly brought their share ofchallenges, but they cannot begin to compare with the bless-ings we have seen,” said Tuck. “Perhaps the greatest enjoymentin this process comes from the folks who have been part of it.”

Though almost $10 million has been given and committed to

upgrade C-N’s athletic facilities,including some in the form of largesums, the benefactors chose not to havetheir names placed on the new con-struction. The stadium thereforeretains the name Burke-Tarr, which wasgiven when the previous edifice openedin 1966. The field was named in honorof the late C-N football coach RoyHarmon (1952-63), who also led theCollege’s track and field team.

President Netherton credits HeadCoach Ken Sparks and Eagle ClubDirector Mike Turner with facilitatingthe donors’ generosity which made thenew stadium possible. “They helped a

small group of men see what football could be and led them tomake the commitments that brought us this great facility,” hepraised. “Coach Sparks has not only built a winning traditionhere, but he has also shaped the lives of hundreds of youngmen. He takes preparing them for life every bit as seriously ashe takes preparing them for football.”

In remarks made during his radio show after the victory,Sparks, who attained the 249th win of his C-N coaching careerwith the Homecoming triumph, expressed gratitude for the win

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Trenard Foster (20) runs like the wind during the 33-6romp over Lenoir-Rhyne. (Photo by Bob Hall)

Burke-Tarr stands ready for its close-up on October 22. Thefour-million dollar structure was made possible by the gen-erosity of anonymous donors. (Photo by Leon Spencer)

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and the new stadium. “It’s great to get the win, but it was alsogreat to see our kids get to enjoy themselves in this new facili-ty,” he noted. “I want to acknowledge our appreciation to thepeople who made this possible. That includes players andcoaches who have made this a great program worthy of suchsupport, as the friends and donors who prayed for us and who

gave their financial support for it. It’s been unbelievable to seehow many people have come forward for this. I hope they knowin their hearts how much we appreciate it.”

“The Lord has had His hand in all of this,” added Sparks. “Hehas blessed us big time!”

Pre-game activities included a patriotic concert by the 80-member Carson-Newman Marching Band, an appearance byan American eagle named “Mr. Lincoln,” part of the AmericanEagle Foundation at Dollywood, and the singing of theNational Anthem by Nashville-based recording artist JasonCox. CN

Fans packed the house for the Homecoming opener, setting a new attendancerecord of 5,292. That broke a 19 year old record. (Photo by Charles Key)

SPARKS MARKS 250-WIN MILESTONEKen Sparks is one of the best football coaches in America! His .803 winning percentage places him near the rarefied air of General Robert Neyland,

Barry Switzer and Tom Osborne and trumps the percentages of living legends like BobbyBowden and Joe Paterno and several late greats, including Paul “Bear” Bryant, Eddie Robinson,Pop Warner and even Amos Alonzo Stagg. And his 251 wins as a head coach bests the likesof Woody Hayes, Vince Dooley and Bo Schembechler and a host of others.

“When we were gearing up for this season, I mentioned that he would probably hit the 250wins mark this year, and he didn’t even know it,” said C-N’s Sports Information Director MarlinCurnutt. “It was just another demonstration that he doesn’t focus on himself; he’d rather befocused on working with the guys, taking a game at a time and helping them prepare for life,than keeping up with his personal accomplishments. It’s just who he is.”

Respected by coaches and fans across the country, Sparks, whose 250th win came over rivalCatawba on Oct. 27, has accumulated the best won-lost record and highest winning percent-age of any football coach in C-N history. In 26 seasons as team leader, the 1968 C-N graduatehas guided his troops to a 251-59-2 record. Among active coaches across all levels, he ranksfourth nationally in most victories behind St. John’s (Minn.) John Gagliardi (431-117-11),Florida State’s Bowden (358-105-4) and Penn State’s Paterno (352-117-3).

For Sparks, passing the 250 ceiling has a two-fold meaning. “Well, it just means that I’m get-ting old,” he laughs. “But is really means that a whole lot of people have really invested in thisprogram to make it a learning laboratory that has reached out to hundreds of young men over the years.”

“It just says a great deal about the kind of support we receive from faculty, staff and administrators,” he added. “It’s a bless-ing thing, but it’s not about anything that I have done. It’s what the Lord has done and I only want it to honor Him.”

Sparks notes a particular gratitude for being able to maintain a tight-knit staff. He and four of his assistants (Mike Turner,offensive coordinator; Mike Whitley, outside linebackers special teams; Dan Redding, defensive line; and David Needs, widereceivers) represent 100 years of combined C-N coaching experience. “It’s critical to have that kind of understanding on astaff,” he asserted. “Sometimes, we’ll go into a staff meeting and grunt a little bit and we know what we’re talking about.”

“That’s (26-seasons at one place) kind of a miracle in itself,” said the Knoxville native on the reason for his long careerat Carson-Newman. Over the years, other opportunities have presented themselves, though Sparks is reluctant to discussthem, saying only, “Oh, I have wondered two or three times why God hasn’t released me from my duty here, but so far it’salways worked out that this is where I’m supposed to be, and I’m very thankful for it.”

Head Coach Ken Sparks, ’68,barks orders to his squad on theway to his 249th C-N victory.His .803 winning percentage isamong the best in the nation ofactive coaches. (Photo by WadeA. Payne)

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Cornelius Ballard delivered a blow to Bears quarterback Kurtis Koester. TheEagles dominated the game from early on, scoring a safety just 11 seconds intoBurke-Tarr’s debut contest. (Photo by Lisa Hudson)

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Baker, Louisiana—Most everything about Trent Lane’slife story is remarkable, but so far, everyone seems towant to talk about the last part of it, or at least his most

recent accomplishments. At least that’s where the newspapers,magazines and television reporters like to begin.

They want to run photos of him throwing a javelin, a discusor a shot put. But, when you hold three national records inthose categories and you started college when Herbert Hooverwas president, and when a new magazine called geezerJocknames you as one of its senior athletes of the year, you grow toexpect it.

He can throw a javelin more than 68 feet, a shot put more

than 20 and a discus 52 feet, two inches. Heholds world records in his age group for eachof those events. And, since he’ll turn 96-years-old in late March, Trent Lane’s life storyis worth starting at the beginning.

Born in the mountains of Sevier County,he grew up on a hard-scrabble farm with amother who loved him preciously and an ill-tempered father who thought schooling was amonumental waste of time. He went toschool anyway, dependent upon his mom andher father for the moral support he needed,and upon being able to trap raccoons andopossums for money to buy shoes. Given thathe had a 15-mile round trip each day to get toand from Sevier County High, it took lots ofshoes.

A bright student who was willing to workhard, Trent came to C-N in 1930 and lasted alittle more than a year before the Depressionand a need for economic survival sent himback home to teach school. He returned in’33, playing football and running track forFrosty Holt until he graduated in ’36.

It would be more than 60 years before hecompeted again athletically.

Among his Carson-Newman associations,he remembers best and most fondly two mentors: Dean ArleyCate, who he refers to as “my best friend at Carson-NewmanCollege,” and Dr. B.G. Carson, for whom Trent worked as a labassistant for three years.

“It’s only because of mom and granddad that I got throughhigh school,” he says through appreciative tears. “And DeanCate and Dr. Carson kept me going in college through theirfriendship and interest in me. Working in the lab is what madeit possible for me to be there, and it was an opportunity to workclosely with chemistry people, which in itself was just a joy.”

He recalls the time in the laboratory when he was workingwith silver acetylide, but he had left it long enough for it to dry

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Trent Lane, ’36, stands next to his airplane, which he keeps in a hangar on his 25-acre spread justoutside of Baton Rouge. He moved to the area for graduate school, found a career as a researchchemist and made his life there. (Photo by Mark Brown)

by Mark Brown

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out. “So I just threw it in the barrel and it exploded,” he chuck-les. “Man, it just blew that barrel up. And Dr. Carson laughedand shook his head.”

Following graduation, he sought out graduate schools, look-ing specifically at Columbia, UNC-Chapel Hill and PennState. Each offered him $500, which he recalls as providingenough to study at Chapel Hill, save living expenses, but notenough to make it feasible.

Trent wound up in Baton Rouge when the department chairat UNC contacted a friend at LSU on his behalf. “Dr. (Arthur)Choppin told him to send me down here and he would takecare of me,” he recollects gratefully. “So I came down here andjust never left.”

By 1939, he held the M.S. in physics and had his doctoralcoursework completed, when he says word came that doctoralstudents needed to either enter the military or find a researchposition. Unknown to him at the time, he was even involvedin research that led to the development of the hydrogen bomb.

He found work with Exxon, the only professional position heever held, working as a research chemist for the global oil giantuntil he retired in 1967. Since then, he has found plenty to do.He handles the day-to-day duties of owning a 25-acre piece ofproperty, complete with an airstrip and hangar for the single-engine plane he flies. Hurricane Katrina kept him busy enoughto cut into his regular daily gym time; he used his chainsaw toclear most of the limbs and even trees deposited across themini-farm, including the largest one that missed the center ofthe hangar by about 15 degrees.

“I was lucky,” he said during a survey of his place in October.“Just a little more that way,” he said, pointing to the right, “andI would have lost it all.”

A few years ago, decades after leaving the work-a-day world,he decided to see if it was possible to complete his doctorate.He has submitted to LSU’s physics department a thesis prospec-tus entitled “The Beginning, Development and Destiny of theUniverse,” in which he predicts that the matter that holdseverything together will disconnect over time. But he doesn’tthink that will happen for something like a hundred billionyears.

A few years ago, his daughter, Ruth Vanderford, suggested helook into competing in senior athletic events. One thing ledto another, and before long he was a fixture at the LouisianaSenior Olympic Games. In the last 12 months, he has com-peted in masters-level track and field meets across the country,and in The World Masters Games, an every-four-years eventthat was held in Edmonton, Alberta. He’s been the subject offeature stories in his hometown Baton Rouge Advocate and asfar away as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Even Jay Leno’s book-ing agents have called asking him to be a guest.

His appearance in several Edmonton news stories and televi-sion interviews meant instant celebrity status. “He was easily

recognizable,” says Ruth, who travels with him. “People of allages stopped him on the street, in stores, wherever he appeared.They just wanted to talk to him.”

While he was an athlete in College, the idea of playing sportswas novel to him since there wasn’t much time for fun andgames when he was a kid on the farm. Asked what sports heplayed in high school, Trent Lane shook his head.

“No, I didn’t play sports then,” he said, as a twinkle croppedup in his eye. “But I did walk 10,000 miles to high school.” CN

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The 2005 GeezerJock of the Year for Men 80+ proudly displays the six goldmedals he won at The World Masters Game, held in Edmonton, Albert, Canadain July. He plans on defending his medals at the 2009 games, which will beheld in Sydney, Australia. After all, he’ll just be 99. (Photo courtesy of RuthVanderford)

In August, Lane won four gold medals at Honolulu’s Running on a RainbowNational Meet, setting records for the venue in javelin, weight, shot put andhammer. (Photo courtesy of Ruth Vanderford)

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by Lonnie Wilkey Baptist and Reflector(Reprinted with permission)

CLARKSVILLE - TerrellMarcom, the 2005 SmallChurch Pastor of the Year, ismodest about the growth hehas seen in nine years as pas-tor of Excell Baptist Churchhere.

“Clarksville is booming.The city is growing aroundus,” the McMinnville native(a 1988 graduate) said.“There are roughly 90,000people in the city who do not attend church on any givenSunday.”

Still, no one can argue the fact that he has had a major rolein the growth at Excell since 1996.

At the time the church had about 60 people in regular atten-dance. The church is now averaging about 160 weekly in wor-ship and about 120 in Sunday School. Not bad for his first andonly pastorate.

R. Michael Weaver, a deacon at Excell who nominatedMarcom for the (Tennessee BaptistCovention) award, noted the church“had become a stagnant church with anuncertain future.

“We prayed about our future. Godanswered our prayers,” Weaver wrote onthe nomination form.

Nine years later Excell is “an alive andwell church. I give God the glory andpraise Him for sending Terrell Marcom tolead our church.”

Marcom, however, gives all the credit for the church’s turn-around to God and for a congregation open to following God’swill.

He recalled that when he arrived at the church they had adebt of $102,000. One year later, they had paid only $1,000 inprincipal, Marcom said.

The pastor talked with the deacons. After time spent inprayer the deacons voted to place an additional $400 permonth on their note, with all of it going to the principal.Before long the church was paying an additional $1,000 amonth to reduce the principal, Marcom related.

In two years the debt was reduced to $36,000 and the church

was given a $50,000 estategift. A year later the churchreceived another gift inexcess of $171,000.

“God didn’t give us$200,000 to draw interest,”Marcom said. “He expectedus to do something with it.”

And the church did.Church leaders announcedplans for a new sanctuary.Later a plan to raise funds forthe new building was begun.Church members pledged$314,000.

“We prayed, stepped outon faith, and He has continued to bless,” Marcom said.

The church has since built a new $1 million worship centerand only owes $485,000. In addition the church purchased ahouse adjacent to the property to use for office space and class-rooms and completed a new parking lot in October.

Marcom noted that “if I’ve done anything right it was to goslow in making all big decisions and trying to bring as manyfolks along as we could.

“Basically, God has been good to us. That’s the bottom line.”Along with the growth in numbers and

financial resources, Marcom has witnessedspiritual growth as well. The church has sev-eral outreach programs and has gotten heav-ily involved in Tennessee Baptist DisasterRelief.

Marcom has seen members grow in theirfaith. He can point to five individuals amongthe many who have been baptized duringthis pastorate whose lives were dramaticallychanged. Among those five are now two

deacons and a Sunday School teacher.“Hopefully there have been more lives changed, but if it is

just those five, then we have been successful.” Success is not measured in numbers, but by changed lives, he

stressed.Marcom and his wife Dana, who he credits as a big help to

his ministry, have four children - Cassidy, Heath, Jordan, andJack. All four were born in Clarksville and the Marcoms nowconsider the city and Excell as “home,” he said.

“I always said in college that I wanted to go to one place,spend my life there and make a difference. I just thought itwould be Africa, not Clarksville,” he said with a grin.

Rev. Terrell Marcom stands next to his church’s disaster relief response trailer. Hesays that as a C-N student he expected to spend his career on the mission field,but thought it would be overseas and not in Middle Tennessee.

’88 Grad Named State’s Small Church

Pastor of the Year

“Hopefully there have beenmore lives changed, but if it

is just those five, then we have been successful.”

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Dr. Don Neuen came, he conducted and he impressed.Carson-Newman College students and faculty mem-bers who worked with him throughout early

November’s preparation for and performance of Handel’s“Messiah” say they will carry the experience with them for therest of their lives.

“Our choral program already has a solid reputation, thanksto our faculty,” said Dr. Clark Measels, dean of C-N’s Fine ArtsDivision, “but having Don here on campus just energized us.He delivered a sense of understanding of what a truly excep-tional professional musician is like, and he demonstrated thedrive and intensity that is involved in making the very bestlevel of music. In just a few days our students got a glimpse ofit and were challenged to work for that level.”

As a UCLA distinguished professor and director of ChoralActivities there, Neuen leads one of the most respected gradu-ate choral conducting programs in the country. He also appearsweekly on the internationally-televised “Hour of Power”broadcast with Dr. Robert Schuller, on which he conducts theCrystal Cathedral choral program.

“It was a privilege to get to work with him,” said Megan Best,a senior music education major with a vocal performanceemphasis. “Something that I will use when I teach is his ideathat our instrument is the only “living” instrument. When youplay violin or piano or any other instrument it’s half-musicianand half-talent. But, a singer is one-third musician, one-thirdtalent and one-third actor. I just thought that was really cooland had never thought of it that way.”

While Neuen began rehearsals on Sunday, November 13, C-N’s choral students, under the leadership of Dr. Eric Thorsonand Ann Jones, had been rehearsing for the performance sinceSeptember. “Eric and Ann had their students ready for this,”said Measels. “Members of the chorale were therefore able tofocus on Don’s nuances and subtleties rather than have to learnthe material.”

Dr. Louis Ball, who presented Neuen the BICM’s HallelujahAward before the Thursday evening performance, credits themaster conductor with fostering traditional worship styles inhis professorial and professional role.

Said Ball, “Throughout Don’s career, he has taught choralconductors, the majority of whom also lead church music pro-grams and worship services. His experience includes teachingat the Eastman School and UCLA, two of the country’s most

prestigious institutions. For years and years, he therefore hashad an indirect good effect on sacred music.”

“The capstone to that positive influence is for the last fiveyears he has directed the choral program at the CrystalCathedral,” continued Ball. “When Dr. Schuller called Don,he told him, ‘I want this to be a beacon of good church music.’And, at a time when church music has been in decline giventhe rise of contemporary praise singing, that has been veryimportant to the art form.”

If C-N’s music program was impressed by Neuen, the feelingwas mutual according to the honoree, who spent time with stu-dents on- and off-campus. “First of all, we went out toO’Charley’s with about 12 of the students after one of therehearsals,” he said after the performance Thursday. “We (heand wife Sue) stayed out longer than we should have, but wewere having such a grand time, we just didn’t want it to end.”

The opportunity to personally interact with leaders and stu-dents impressed the couple. “There is a great, sincere, in-depthand common sense Christianity at this school,” praised Neuen.“The students are just Christ-like, and I can say the same thingabout the faculty.”

Neuen’s influence stretched beyond those who worked withhim and into the audience.

“I expected a wonderful performance,” said C-N studentCarey Hunter. “What I got was far beyond what I had evenimagined possible. I believe that Dr. Neuen brought the bestout of everyone involved. I was able to sit in on part of arehearsal... and he was quite demanding, but he did not askmore than was able to be given, and his demanding attitudemade the concert one of the best I have ever attended.” CN

Moments after participating in the Don Neuen-led performance of Handel’s“Messiah,” junior Hope Griffin, of Lebanon, Ohio, gleefully has the noted choralconductor autograph her copy of the sheet music. (Photo by Mark Brown)

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It’s a big deal when several professors stop what they aredoing on the Friday before graduation - generally the dead-est day in a college semester. Emptied of students, academicbuildings contain only a few professors; mainly those whoare writing grad school recommendation letters or crunchingthe last of their grades while the registrar’s office breathesdown their necks.

Busy with such details, they don’t often reply to generalemail questions. But, at the end of fall semester, one querydrew numerous replies. “What can you tell me about StaceyThomas, the soccer player?” the question asked.

“I had Stacey in class this year,” wrote Dr. Don Olive, anassistant professor of physics. “She was delightful in class andwas a natural at applying her mathematical expertise to real-world physics.”

“Not only does Stacey understand the theory, she can putit into practice,” he continued. “She also managed to jugglethe demanding schedule of a final-four soccer season withher academic pursuits. Her discipline should be an inspira-tion to all of our students.”

Two-thirds through her college career, Thomas, a mathe-matics major, is carrying a 4.0 GPA, just as she did throughhigh school, and before that, and all the way back to whenshe started getting letter grades. Outside of class, she isknown as one of the Lady Eagles’ toughest defensive players.

“Stacey is a fantastic student-athlete,” said her coach,Phillip McNamara. “A three year starter for us, she rarelygets beaten and is simply a master in the one-versus-oneenvironment.”

Dr. Shawn O’Hare, a member of C-N’s English faculty,gives high praise to the women’s soccer team’s firstAcademic All-American, recalling the name of America’sbest known female soccer player. “Stacey was in two of myEnglish classes, ENG 101 and ENG 301, and she was theMia Hamm of both classes,” he exclaimed. “She led the wayin class performance and participation. I only wish that allstudents were as dedicated to excellence as she is.”

Thomas shrugs when she is asked about her academicskills. “Math has always been natural for me,” she smiled,adding, “As far as school goes, I have a determination not toaccept less than the very best.”

The commitment to balanced excellence recently earnedThomas’s designation as an Academic All-American. The

Englewood, Ohionative recallsreceiving wordthat she had beennationally recog-nized with a cer-tain noncha-lance. “It didn’treally hit me atfirst,” she noted.“ C o a c hMcNamara andthe team con-gratulated me atpractice, but Idon’t think itreally set in untilI called my par-ents and toldthem.”

Thomas’ coachand professorsagree on one of the things that makes the star student-ath-lete tick: a highly competitive nature. “Stacey loves to com-pete and is usually one of our most aggressive defenders,”assessed McNamara. “She seems to enjoy the pressure of jug-gling the responsibility of being a top athlete and maintain-ing a 4.0 GPA as a math major. She’s a class act both on andoff the field!”

Dean Carey Herring seconds McNamara’s motion. “Dayin and day out, Stacey is the top student in class,” said themath professor who remembers seeing her wear an “I LoveMath” t-shirt. “And she is certainly competitive in that sheseems to want the material to be difficult. She loves the ideaof it being challenging.”

“I think you have to find the right balance between ath-letics and the demands of being a student,” said the ButlerHall resident. “I have high expectations of myself and Ialways seem to work better when I have less time to dosomething. I guess I like that pressure because I know I haveto do it to get it done.”

“Some call me the ‘nerd’ of the team,” Thomas concludedlaughingly. “But I have accepted that.”

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CLASSNOTES

In Memory Of...

Classes of 1920-29’28 Mary F. Fisher’25 J. C. Jones

Classes of 1930-39’30 Beatrice (Smith) Sample ’35 Marie (Hendley) Johnson’35 Mildred Langdon’37 Sophia Komaromy’37 Esta Lee (Ford) Bales

Classes of 1940-49’40 Lela Jewel (Wilson) Bible’40 Mary (London) Jackson’40 Margaret B. (Fetzer) Rogers’41 Christine (Turner) Parris’43 Margaret Ann McKinney’44 James W. Charles, Jr.’44 Mary Lou (Cross) Shudlick’44 J.T. Wolfenbarger’45 Betty (Brewer) Kidd’47 James Michael Derrick, Jr.’49 Lloyd O. Brunson ’49 James B. Henry’49 Merle (Hufstetler) Pedigo’49 Ralph S. Voris, Jr.

Classes of 1950-59’50 Gene S. Henry

’50 Doris (Ellis) Dobson’50 Maxine (Akin) Hardin ’51 Imogene (Cochran) Love’51 Harold Lloyd Tester’52 Charles Raymond Addington ’52 Sanford Gray’52 Milton F. LeCompte ’53 Frances (Langford) Gentry’53 Thelma (Tolbert) Jones’54 Mary (Marler) Bates’54 William F. Keebler’54 Benton Frank Worley ’55 Jolene (Hayes) Johnson’55 Bettye (Wilson) Mintz’55 Herbert Cox

Classes of 1960-69’60 Arthur E. Jackson’60 Jerry W. Townsend, Jr.’61 Dennis L. Catron’61 James W. Kunz’62 Arthur B. Ballard’62 Sylvia L. Moore’62 Wanda (Williams) Ownby ’62 Thomas Barton Philpot, III’63 Neil Cox’63 Kay (Fondren) Markette’64 Raymond V. Jordan’65 Tony Koun’67 James P. Johnson ’67 Donald N. Owens

’69 Sharon (Foreman) Layman’69 George A. “Scooter” Dunn’69 Charles Wohlwend

Classes of 1970-79’71 Walter L. Bell’71 Alan M. Lady’71 Justine (Lauderback) Johnson’72 Frances Elizabeth Jones’77 Dennis Darby’77 Linda (Bridges) Cohen’78 Doc McCarter’79 Daniel B. Reece, IV

Classes of 1980-89’88 Cherri (Drinnen) Harris ’88 Sharon E. Johnson

Classes of 2000-’00 Norman E. Jefferson, Jr.

1950s �’50 Ernest Cosson was inductedinto the Oak Ridge Sports Hall ofFame.

1960s �’60 Barry Bean has retired fromteaching science in the HamblenCounty school system.

’60 Fred Chattin retired from OakRidge National Laboratory and isworking part time as a conductor forORNL.

’60, ’60 Jim Coppock receivedC-N’s Business DivisionDistinguished Alumnus Award for2005. Martha (Willisson)Coppock retired from teaching inthe Knox County school system.

’60 Pat Fitzgerald is the CFO atWhole Life Ministries.

’60 Fran (Line) Mullins retired,but is still active working with chil-dren at her church and keeping her 2granddaughters.

’60 Jack Owenby retired from hisSenior VP position with HealthcareFacilities, LLC in Brentwood, but isstill doing consulting work.

’60 Rubynel (Austin) Pilchretired in July 2005 as education spe-cialist in an alternative school inPortsmouth, VA.

’60 Dalmuth Shealy is currentlythe executive director of FCA foot-ball coaches ministry.

’60 Becky (Koger) Shumate isan antique dealer in Waynesboro,VA.

’60 Margaret (Louise) Smithretired from Kingsport City Schools.

Daniel P. Hull, ’99, has joined theNashville office of Bass, Berry & Simsin the law firm’s litigation practicearea. A native of Kingsport and grad-uate of Dobyns-Bennett High School,he served as an aide in Kingsport andWashington, D.C., to CongressmanWilliam L. Jenkins from 1999-00. Hereceived a master’s degree in politicalscience from the University ofTennessee in 2001 and a law degreethere last year. During law school, hewas a member of the Tennessee LawReview, Phi Kappa Phi, AdvocacyClinic and was awarded the Certificateof Academic Excellence in Torts I andCriminal Law. In 2004, he served as asummer associate at Bass, Berry & Sims. (Photo submitted)

Louise Littleloves Carson-Newman.And she hasseveral rea-sons for it.She graduatedin 1952 as areligionmajor/musicminor; shemet Joe, herhusband of 52years whenthey were classmates here. She passed this love forCarson-Newman on to her children, all four of whomattended C-N. Her oldest daughter, Teacher EducationChair Dr. Karen Milligan, ’78 (left in the photo) serveson the faculty as does her son-in-law, DistinguishedFaculty Member, Dr. Thomas Milligan, ’69.

Dr. James Netherton accepts a recent gift from Mrs.Little while Karen and Education Dean Dr. Jean Love,’83 look on. (Photo by Mark Brown)

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’60 Hugh “Rip” Starnes volun-teers with the Gideons and a prisonministry.

’60 James Hoy Stephensonretired from the TennesseeDepartment of General Services.

’60 Donald Tyree is semi-retiredand an English professor at PortlandState University.

’60 Janice (McKay) Weinbergretired after 32 years as a music spe-cialist for K-5.

’60 Ken Wilson is a retired ele-mentary school principal.

’60 Jack Woodward is a fieldexperience coordinator at LoyolaCollege in MD.

’64 Joan (Cartzendafner)Champagne retired after 25 yearsworking in electronics.

’66 Lee Beck celebrated his 35thanniversary working for the EPA lastyear.

’67 James “Jim” Pruett, PhDreceived the American Associationof Pastoral Counselors’ OutstandingService Award for leadership andcontributions he has made to his

profession. Pruett, who is sponsoredby the Cooperative BaptistFellowship, is affiliated with theCharlotte, N.C. Counseling Center.He has lectured in Seoul, Korea,which is the only AAPC-approvedtraining program outside the UnitedStates. He and retired AAPCExecutive Director Roy Woodruffconducted certification interviewsfor 14 new AAPC certified pastoralcounselors and fellows.

1970s �’70 Patrick Epting was electedpresident of the Radiology BusinessManagement Association in June.

’70 Patricia Stooksbury is serv-ing as a discipleship enabler inBolivia.

’71 Linda (Livesay) Hollingervolunteers at the Brethren ServiceCenter in New Windsor, MD

’71 Dwight Simpson wasappointed as the Director of Missionsfor San Diego by the SouthernBaptist Association.

’71, ’75 Betty (Mason) andDavid Thorp were both recog-nized as Teacher of the Year inPhysical Education and SocialStudies, respectively.

Louisville, Kentucky -It’s late October and LittleRiver Band is playing forthe one-year anniversaryof Fourth Street Live!

The audience is eclec-tic. The city is hosting aconvention, so a legionof Future Farmers ofAmerica from acrossthe country are walk-ing through pocketsof folks old enough tobe their grandpar-ents. In the genera-tion gap betweenthem are plenty ofcouples dancingand romancing to

the band’s greatest hits.Whoops and whistles

greet oldies but goodieslike Happy Anniversary,Baby; Lonesome Loser, andthe ever-popular

Reminiscing. It’s evident that many among those assembledand singing along are lots of people who first knew the songswhen they were in high school. One of them is actually onthe stage singing with the band. In fact, he’s part of the band.

In short, 1984 C-N alumnus Chris Marion says he is livinghis dream: making a living in music and getting to entertainpeople at 125 or so shows a year. “It’s a blast,” he says after theconcert. “It’s the kind of thing that I always wanted to do. I’vebeen given a wonderful chance to get an insider’s look at apart of the business that before I had just been fascinatedwith.”

He’s played with the group since December 2004, signing onwhen the group needed a solid keyboardist based in America.

“Wayne (Nelson, LRB lead singer and bassist) and I had amutual friend who said we should meet each other,” recallsChris. “And it seemed like a good fit.”

“The first show we played was in Bethlehem,Pennsylvania,” he says. “Poco opened for us. So there I amthinking, ‘I’m playing with one of my favorite bands and oneof my other favorite groups is opening for us.’ That was pret-ty cool.”

Little River Band hit America in 1976 and didn’t look back.By 1982, they became the first group to have had a top tenU.S single for six years running, besting the Beatles, RollingStones, or anybody else. The band mounted 13 tours acrossthe country in eight years, and took the show back abroad,partnering with other supergroups like the Eagles and theDoobie Brothers.

Meanwhile, Chris was getting to C-N, having left an engi-neering scholarship on the table because he wanted to studymusic.

“I can remember playing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” inmy audition for Dr. Louis Ball, but I was accepted anyway,”

Since joining Little River Band in late 2004,Chris Marion, ’84, has toured the countryand played large outdoor festivals in Europethat included the likes of Crosby, Stills andNash. (Photo by Mark Brown)

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’72 Rick Little was recognized asGeorgia’s National DistinguishedPrincipal for 2005.

’72 Gracie (Woolwine) Stroupretired from teaching physical educa-tion at Meadowview Middle Schoolafter 30 years.

’74 Sandy (Beeler) Massie whoretired after teaching 35 years atGreenback public school, is nowfamily service director at SmithMortuary in Maryville.

’74 Rebecca Swets is music direc-tor at Boca West Community UMCand a freelance mystery writer. Her

story Blood Secrets, will appear inthe Jan/Feb issue of AnthologyMagazine.

’75 Vicki (Fritschle) Davidsonis the official representative for theCommonwealth of Virginia for theUnited Nations pageant.

’75 Michael Flaherty is the man-ager at Monumental CreditInsurance Group in Park City, UT.

’76 Sharon (Gray) Barry retiredin June from the U.S. Navy after 20years of service and was awarded her2nd Navy Commendation medal.She now serves as pianist for Forest

Boulevard Baptist Church inJacksonville, FL. A graduate of bothNew Orleans Baptist TheologicalSeminary and the Columbia Schoolof Broadcasting, Sharon and her hus-band, Stanley, minister of music atthe church, have three daughters,seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

’77 Dennis G. Emery was namedUniversity of Kentucky AthleticDepartment 2004 Coach of the Yearin the CATSPY awards for his 22years as men’s tennis coach withmore than 400 wins. He is married to Brenda (Wild) Emery, ’77, theirchildren are Matthew, Andrew and

Merritt.

’77 Janie (McDaniel) Todd waslisted as the Washington PostTeacher of the Year in VA for 2005.

’79 J. Lamar Gibson observed his20th anniversary of service with thefirm, J.J.B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons,Inc., where he serves as vice presi-dent.

’79 Conrad Sharps is the newsenior minister at IndependentPresbyterian Church in Birmingham,AL effective January 1, 2006.

’79 Jack Stone retired in 2004

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Chris laughs.After three semesters, he had to meet with Ball (his advi-

sor) to explain why he wanted to change his major from musicto psychology. “It’s worked out,” he explains. “In lots of ways,the psychology degree has come in handy. In the long run,that might have better equipped me for the business I am inthese days.”

Three months after graduation, he married Carol Sawyer,by whom he had been moonstruck at first sight. “I rememberseeing her walk across the room in Stokely and thinking thatshe was the most exotic gypsy girl I had ever beheld. She hada serious Florida tan, long brown hair, and a Spanish shirt on,”he says. He talked someone in the registrar’s office into givinghim her schedule so he could happen to appear in time towalk her to her next class or show up at mealtime.

“I worked very hard to win her away from this one guy shewas dating,” he confesses. “And although Carol didn’t realizeit, the boyfriend knew very well that my ambition was to beway more than a friend.”

He was not above using gifts in his quest. “It took a lot ofbutter rum Lifesavers,” he grins, “But finally, that “12 Days ofChristmas” gift collection during the Christmas break did thetrick.”

By 1987, the couple was living in Nashville with Chris try-ing to get a foot in the music business. Within a year, he wasworking with Steven Curtis Chapman and other artists.Along the way he met Danny Myrick and they begin talkingabout forming a band.

Their group, Western Flyer, made a light splash in the

music business; enough of a splash to pile onto a tour bus anddrive around the country for the next four years. Theyreleased two CDs and three videos before the ripple ended.

“We played our last show on a flatbed trailer for a charitywalkathon,” he sighs. “But we managed to play for a president,chart a few singles and come within a couple of hundred dol-lars of breaking even.”

He therefore appreciates the chance to play with a well-established group, and he takes pride in being in LRB for sev-eral reasons. He’s impressed with the group’s commitment toexcellence and his bandmate’s desire to play live shows. “Werehearse for two or three weeks before we make a tour and westay current by writing and adding new songs,” he states.“That’s because we are all very interested in keeping the cal-iber high and being on the road because that keeps you fresh.’

Besides working with Little River Band, he’s collected fourDove nominations since 2000 (including OperationChristmas Child and Holy Moses) and produces music forLifeWay and several other ventures. He makes his home inNashville with Carol and their daughter, Hope Eden, 10.

“Although I’m not working in the field of psychology, mysense of self knowledge and coping skills were well worth thetime (and the great money) I spent in Jefferson City,” hereflects. “I ended up with great friends, a one of a kind wife,and loads of fond memories of the campus. I would be tickledif my little girl became a student there some day. I definitelybelieve God’s providence directed my path to C-N. I can’timagine myself having been anywhere else.”

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after 25 years service in the federalgovernment.

’79 Jack Wilder is pastor of St.Johns - St. Thomas Lutheran Parishof Hudson and Churchtown, NY. Hewas also voted first vice president ofthe Hudson Interfaith Council.

1980s �’80 Michael Jones has returnedfrom a year of service in Iraq withthe First Calvary Division and is nowliving in Alexandria, VA serving asDeputy Director for Strategic Plansand Policy, Middle East, on the JointStaff in the Pentagon.

’83 Dawn Coppock received C-N’s Business Division DistinguishedYoung Alumna Award for 2005.

’83 Daniel Dunn is enjoying hisrole as principal of Bagley MiddleSchool in Chatsworth, GA for sixconsecutive years.

’83 Claire (Lane) Santuae livesin the Maldives with her family and

works in the resort industry.

’84 Terry Candler is a smallgroups pastor at Emmanuel BaptistChurch in Pullman, WA.

’84 Julia “Julie” (Peacock)Dostal has been appointed as exec-utive director of LEAF Council onAlcoholism and Addictions inOtsego County, NY.

’84 David A. Peek is serving inAfganistan as the Commander of the53rd Logistics Task Force.

’85 Dr. Kenyn Cureton waselected vice president for conventionrelations by the Southern BaptistConvention.

’86 Beth (Harris) McMahon isa partner with Laurel HillProductions, Rockville, MD, a com-pany specializing in copywriting andproduction of print materials andvideo products for variety of educa-tional, corporate and nonprofitclients.

’88, ’88 Connie (Cruze) Bull isnow minister of music at FBC OakRidge, while husband Brad hasearned his Ph.D. in child and familystudies at UT Knoxville

’88 Steve Hooper received C-N’sBusiness Division DistinguishedYoung Alumnus Award for 2005 andis president of Stuph Clothing.

’88 Charlie Osborne is currentlyserving active duty as ComptrollerUSP & FO Texas and 49th FinanceBattalion Commander.

’89 Stephanie Glenn is now anurse in the ER at JeffersonMemorial Hospital.

’89 Susan Szczepanski is nowthe staff development specialist atNorth Alabama Regional Hospital.

1990s �’90 Christian Doak has beenserving in Iraq since June 2004.

’90, ’94 G. Pruette Plemins isnow the minister of music and wor-ship at Mauldin FBC in SouthCarolina, where he and wife(Deborah (Sorrells) Pleming reside.

’91 Amy (Shirley) Holt is work-ing on her Master's degree at theUniversity of VA, and living inRoanoke with her husband and their2 children.

’92 Joe Coker received a Ph.D. inchurch history from PrincetonTheological Seminary and is current-ly teaching in the history departmentat Jeferson State College inBirmingham, AL.

’92, ’92 Todd Newberry com-pleted a Masters of Education fromETSU and teaches physical educa-tion and health at Highland Year-Round School. Wife Angie (Hagy)is a CPA and works as controller atLMR Plastics.

’92 David Winstead is working asan attorney for TVA and living in

Clinton, TN wife Tammy, ’93, andtheir 2 children.

’93 Susan (Brown) Hylton com-pleted her Master of Life Sciencesdegree from the University ofMaryland, and continues to teachchemistry and biology on the collegelevel.

’93 Rhonda Tatum has beenaccepted to the Ph.D. in counseloreducation and supervision programat Regent University in VirginiaBeach, VA. She has been awarded ateaching assistant position withinRegent’s School of Psychology andCounseling.

’94 Ken Summerall is now theproduction manager at ColumbiaInternational University.

’96 Sara J. Bork received aD.Pharm. from Purdue Universityand works as a clinical pharmacyspecialist in pediatric intensive careat Texas Children's Hospital.

’96 Mark Burnette is now theDirector of IT security and compli-ance with Gaylord Entertainment inNashville.

’96 Jill Hobby received a doctor-ate in Instructional Leadership andPolicy Analysis from ETSU. She ischoral director at Knoxville WestHigh School, and an administratorwith the night school program ofKnox County schools.

’96 Chris Morelock has earned amasters degree in creative writingfrom UT.

’97 Dan Connor and wife Natalieappeared on the Turner SouthSouthern travel show 3 DayWeekend, which was produced by’97 alum Cecil Stokes.

’97 Nikki (Horner) Crosslin isnow the marketing and public rela-tions director at Crosslin, Vaden andAssociates in Brentwood.

’97 Erica (Conway) Marrero isthe marketing communications man-

Dr. Jeff Clark, ’83, executivedirector and treasurer of theMontana Southern BaptistConvention, recently signed apartnership compact throughwhich Tennessee Baptists agreeto support mission work in BigSky Country.

Clark, who has led MontanaBaptists for almost five years,says the churches he leads needcongregational support: “Weneed churches that are willing topartner with us by coming and leading VBS groupsand training sessions for a three to five year period.Those leaders would also train our church leaders soour people will be equipped to function by themselvesby the end of that period.”

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Clark and some 50Montanans made the 30-hour drive to Mississippiwhere they invested six weeks in relief efforts andserved more than 125,000 meals. “It’s pretty hard tobe a mediocre Christian in Montana,” explains Clark.

The agreement between the two conventions beganJanuary 1. Those interested in helping support theeffort should contact him at jclark@mtsbc.org. (Photocourtesy of Baptist & Reflector)

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ager for Fairfield Resorts.

’97 Tiffany (Daffron) Smithcompleted a Masters degree inChurch and Community Ministryfrom Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary in Decemberof 2001.

’98 Melissa Evette is living inFayetteville, NC and working forEaster Seals, UCP as a coordinatorfor community cased cervices forchildren with disabilities.

’98 Traci Nickens is now thehuman resource analyst for the Cityof Jacksonville, FL.

’98 Virgil Everhart is now anassistant district attorney general inRogersville after graduating with hisJ.D. degree from the NashvilleSchool of Law.

’98,’03 Drew A. Rimback is cur-rently minister to Students at FBCDickson, TN and wife JenniferAshley Hudson is pursuing her mas-ters in school counseling at AustinPeay State University.

’98 Erin (Lepper) Sprinklecompleted her Ed.S. in school coun-seling in July 2005.

’99 Edward Adams is a physicaleducation teacher and soccer coachin Baltimore.

’99 David Crabtree is nowemployed by Community SouthBank.

’99 Blake Tarr opened Tarr Eyeand Vision Center in Jefferson City.

’99 Susan (Etter) Waisner isnow a third grade teacher atFreedom Christian Academy inKnoxville.

2000s �’00 Whitney Arrow recentlybecame the recruiter for TewsCompany Staffing

’00 Staci Quillen is currentlyworking on her DSN at ETSU.

’01 Reese Stansberry receivedhis MA in history from ETSU and iscurrently a research fellow in theETSU doctoral program in highereducation.

’02 Amy Beth Shorner graduat-ed from McAfee School of Theologyin Atlanta, GA and is now workingas an associate pastor.

’02, ’02 Derrick and Joy(Parker) Wallace started a con-temporary Christian band called “ByFaith.” Joy also teaches ESL for theJefferson County, TN school system.

’03 Perri Johnson Morrell isworking as a financial analyst at USCellular in Knoxville.

’03 Jason Roy is living inSweetwater and is employed by theSweetwater Utilities Board.

’04 Amber (Ferguson) Cook isnow employed by the DCS as a fos-ter care case manager.

’04 Benjamin Schlechter is cur-rently enrolled in the GerontologyGraduate Certificate program atWestern Carolina University.

’04 Rebecca (Bogle) Winkler isa communications specialist withLaine Communications in Knoxville.

’05 One of Karen Robinette’sChristmas wishes came true recentlywhen she was afforded the opportu-nity to play the role of Mary in the37th annual Knoxville NativityPageant. It’s a massive productionfor a mid-size city, requiring hun-dreds of volunteers who work formonths to produce the free-of-chargeevent. Robinette earned her way upthe cast list, having played a villagerand member of the heavenly hostover the years. “It’s awesome,” shetold a local television reporter.“We’re here to tell the story ofChrist, and it starts with His birth.”

’05 Nelson Willis teaches civicsand world history at Lithia SpringsHigh School in GA.

Marriages’78 Teresa A. “Tessy” Pratherand Tim Wood3/22/03’79 Vicki Jo Cox and DelmerWallen, Jr. 2/19/05’84 David M. Harris andKimberly Carmichael11/20/99’84 Kristen L. Kantner andBrent S. London6/25/05’89 Angelia Morie and HughNystrom 11/27/04’97 Erica Conway and SeanMarrero 1/22/05’98 Monica Janzen and BrentDunham8/31/02’98 ’03 Drew A. Rimback andJennifer Ashley Hudson8/2/03’99 Edward Adams and MeghanAdams10/2/04’00, ’00 Jeremy D. Ball andShelley Springate7/9/05’01 M Stacy R. Kitts andMatthew Lowe6/11/05’01 Laura Kay Mayhew andChristian Seymour2/24/03’02, ’02 Sarah E. Patton and

Donnie Davis, aphysical educa-tion graduatefrom St.Petersburg,Florida proudlydisplays hisdegree for a hostof family photog-raphers following December’s commencement. (Photoby Mark Brown)

Amanda Wilson,’04, is one-thirdinto a self-designed 15-month mis-sion trip that will take her aroundthe globe. She left the States onOctober 19 and thus far has partic-ipated in malaria relief work inZimbabwe and taken a cross-cul-ture mission tour of Romania,Egypt and India. She is currentlyhelping post-tsunami recoveryefforts in Southeast Asia. The restof her itinerary includes orphanageministry in Swaziland, working with Mother Teresa’sCalcutta charities, teaching English as a secondLanguage in China and concludes in Papua NewGuinea. Along the way, her organizational partnersinclude the African Methodist Episcopal Church,Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, New Tribes Mission,Unicef, and Volunteers for China. Her blog websitecan be found at www.wheresamanda.blogspot.com.(Photo submitted)

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Christopher E. Anderson6/18/02’03 Rebecca Jo Adkins andCamden Carter 1/30/05’03 Amanda Brooke Knoll andRichie Warren Rader7/23/05’04, ’04 Cristy Albrinck andMark Rogers7/31/04 ’04 Rebecca Bogle and ToddWinkler10/1/05’04 Natalie Braden and LincolnScott Thomas7/13/05’04, ’04 Drew Freeman andElizabeth Forry12/30/05’04, ’05 Autumn Henard andAdam Wesley Harris6/7/03

New Arrivals’89 David Greg Mitchell andwife TheresaDavid Joseph on 2/26/05’89 Angelia (Morie) Nystromand husband HughHugh Bailey Nystrom, III on10/06/05 ’92, 92 Todd and Angie (Hagy)Newberry Nia Paige on 6/3/05’93 Shawna (Chadwick) Kellyand husband EddieReese Naomi Kelly on 2/18/04’93 Jill (Devlin) Robinson andhusband StephenJoseph Max Robinson on 5/19/05’93 Rachel (Ownby) Teas andhusband TomAddison Faith on 5/11/05’94 Jamie (Mellinger) Pike andhusband RobertJoshua Bryant Pike on 1/21/05

Seattle Seahawks fullbackLeonard Weaver (43) warms upfor a Sunday, December 18,game against the TennesseeTitans. Near the end of the reg-ular season, Weaver was aver-aging 4.6 yards per carry as abackup fullback, though his leadassignment is to block forShaun Alexander, who may runall the way into the Hall of Fameone day. A Seahawks fan recently

summed up expectations forrookie Weaver, ’05x, who’s mak-ing a name for himself in theGreat Northwest and in the NFL. “I no longer worry about who’sgoing to replace Mack Strongwhen he has to retire,” wrote J.Alan, a Vancouver, Washingtonresident on the SeahawksHuddle website. “(It) seems likegood things happen every timeLeonard Weaver gets on thefield. What I like most about him is that he is more ofa running threat than most fullbacks. I truly believe hecould serve as a halfback in a pinch. He may havesome learning to do before he’s as effective a leadblocker as Strong, but I think Weaver could be thesecond coming of John L. (Williams).”

Weaver, whom C-N teammates dubbed “Bishop” -for his strong Christian witness and character, has anew name in the Seahawks locker-room. They call him“The Church Van,” a continued homage to his faith,plus his ability to run people over. A stiff-arm hedelivered in an-ESPN Sunday Night Football gamecaught the attention of commentators Joe Theismanand Paul McGuire, and the blow, given Weaver’s spiri-tual influence, has been deemed by Leonard’s team-mates as “The Baptism.” (Photo-Seattle Seahawks)

C-N’s art department celebrat-ed the work of 1990 alumnusTim Brammer with its annualalumni exhibition that openedin conjunction withHomecoming and ran throughDecember 7. Held in theOmega Gallery, the show fea-tured a wide-array of theAtlanta resident’s paintings,mixed-media artworks, andgraphic design projects. (Photoby Charles Key)

Angela Blair Dykes, ’99, has beennamed a financial account executivefor the Knoxville News Sentinel,including a new publication, TheGreater Knoxville Business Journal.Prior to her promotion, she was anadvertising account executive for theScripps Howard-owned paper. In hernew capacity she assists financialinstitutions, investment representa-tives, attorneys and insurance com-panies with marketing/advertisingneeds. She lives in Knoxville withher husband Derrick and their daughter Blair. (Photosubmitted)

Rebecca Bundon Kelly, ’79, wasnamed state director for AARPTennessee last year. She joined the615,000-member organization in 1992and was associate state director priorto the promotion. With 24 years ofprofessional experience in the field ofaging, Rebecca previously managedsenior employment programs forLouisiana’s State Unit on Aging, andserved as a consultant to the GeorgiaDepartment of Labor on older workerprograms. A Maryville native, she alsoholds a master’s degree in public administration fromGeorgia State University. (Photo submitted)

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’95, ’05 Emily Davis and DanDavisGraham Walker Davis on 12/28/03’95 Laura (Craver) Jernigan and

husband TimElizabeth Grace Jernigan on 6/19/05’95 Dynise (Ratliff) Robertsonand husband Hal

Dylan Charles on 5/16/05’96 Becca (Suiter) Wilson andhusband ScottJonah Scott on 10/24/05 ’96 Cassie (McMillan) White andhusband Christopher Christopher Barrett White, Jr. on6/19/05’97 Amy (Arnwine)Hemminger and husband ToddWill PatrickTara DaleClint Jerome on 7/5/05'97 Christopher Randolph andwife ShannonEliana "Ellie" Selah on 8/30/05’97, ’98 Ginger (Davis) Parksand Derek ParksKade and Kyle Parks on 6/16/05’98, ’99 Melanie (Eldridge)Linginfelter and WilliamLinginfelterRobert Steven Linginfelter on 2/26/04’98 Erin (Lepper) Sprinkle andhusband DarrellJoshua Luke Sprinkle on 8/8/05

’98, ’00Pamela(Minneman)Wells and JeromyWellsMelina Kyle Wells on 4/6/05’99 Rachel (Blackmon) Reyesand husband ClarkElla Marie Reyes on 9/3/05’00 Ashley (Minner) Gould andhusband ToddPreston Gould on 8/24/05’02, ’02 Toni Jill (Parris) Coxand Chad CoxMolly Ragain Cox on 8/29/05’03 Rebecca (Adkins) Carter andhusband CamdenAlyssa Claire Carter 8/17/05’05 Adam Wesley Harris andAutumn (Hernard) Harris Brylea Janae on 11/16/05

Harris Connect will produce and publish a new C-N alumni direc-tory next year. Scheduled for release in the spring of 2007, thedirectory will provide information on the 16,900 living C-N grad-uates around the world. Designed to be comprehensive the vol-ume will include current name, class year, degree earned, homeaddress and phone number, names of spouse and children, inaddition to detailed professional information and email address-es. The name a student used (e.g. maiden names) will be listedas well.

Harris Connect will send a questionnaire to each graduate in May.Harris associates will call those alumni who do not respond by

mail or online.

Those who are concerned that Alumni Relations does not havetheir current address are asked to send current contact

information to cnalumn@cn.edu or call 865/471-3415

Searching for Alumni!New Alumni Directory Planned for Spring ’07

Vickie Burkhart Butler, ’76,Carson-Newman’s Collegeassociate vice president forAdvancement, directs theCollege’s For Such A TimeAs This capital campaign.She works with Dr. DavidNowell, vice president, anddirects institutionalfundraising with a particularfocus on major gift donordevelopment. She beganher C-N tenure as directorof Alumni Relations in1989, a position she held for nine years until joiningthe development office in 1998. She lives inNewport with her husband, Larry.

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WOMEN’S SOCCERThe 2005 Carson-Newman Lady Eagles accomplished a

South Athletic Conference first by making back-to-back tripsto the NCAA Division II Final Four.

The 2005 season saw the Lady Eagles return to Wichita Falls,Texas for the second consecutive season. Although they didnot bring home the national championship, team members

proved they comprise one of the nation’s elite programs.Led by Jenny Bock, Claire Ramsdale and Rebecca Angus, the

Lady Eagles entered the season as the third-ranked team in thenation, meaning opponents throughout the season sought tobring their best games with them. For the season, Angus led theprogram with 17 goals and 16 assists and was among nationalleaders in total points per match. Bock, who closed out her stel-lar career with 15 goals and seven assists, will be rememberedas one of C-N’s and the Conference’s all-time greats. Ramsdaleadded 10 goals and two assists in 2005. Bock and Ramsdalewere named All-Americans. Stacey Thomas was named a 2005Academic All-American (see Eagle Club profile, page 24).

Huge wins included victories against nationally-rankedopponents like West Florida (# 3), Clayton State (# 16) andTusculum (# 23).

After finishing second in the SAC regular season, the squadlost in the SAC Tournament semi-finals, but hit the NCAAplayoffs running by defeating Clayton State and Catawba inthe first two rounds of the tournament. Having earned the rightto host the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season, theLady Eagles were impressive in a 2-0 win over third-rankedWest Florida to earn their second straight trip to the Final Four.

Matched against the Seattle Pacific Falcons (# 2) in thenational semifinals, the Lady Eagles dropped a hard-fought 3-2decision to close out the season with a 17-5 overall record.

Though the departure of Bock and Heather Miller is consid-erable, the squad will enter the 2006 season with the bulk of itspresent talent. Led by coach Phillip McNamara, the LadyEagles will be favored to make their third trip to the Final Fourwhen the season opens in August.

�MEN’S SOCCER

The dominance of the South Atlantic Conference by theEagles men’s soccer team continued during the 2005 season.

The Eagles went undefeated in conference play once again,claiming its third straight SAC regular season championship.Over the past three seasons, the team has amassed a remarkable49-10-6 record and an even-more impressive 19-1-1 in confer-ence matches. The squad will enter the 2006 season with a 25-game home winning streak, having not lost a McCown Fieldcontest since September of 2003.

Junior goalkeeper Tyler Bladock led his and was named theSAC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Heled the nation in saves (107) and goals against average (0.47).and went 15-1-2 for the Eagles in 2005. He also received All-American honors.

Newcomer Dario Carrasco led the Eagles’ offense with 20goals on the season, among the nation’s best in the category.The Eagles averaged almost two goals per match for the season.

Under the direction of SAC Coach of the Year Allen Vital,the team began the season with four wins, suffered an overtimeroad loss to Salem International and then reeled off 13 consec-utive wins to close out the regular season. After defeatingCatawba in the SAC tournament finals, the Eagles earned thenumber one seed in the Appalachian Regional Tournamentand hosted aC a t a w b arematch justone week afterwinning theC o n f e r e n c etitle. A two-to-two tie at theend of regula-tion broughtthe matchdown to penaltykicks. Baldockkept his recordperfect inpenalty kickcontests, mak-

2005 FALL SPORTS WRAP-UPS

Heather Terrell (center), of Medina, Ohio, consoles teammate Claire Ramsdale(Birmingham, England) as the anguish of the semi-final loss is reflected in the faceof Rebecca Agnus (Middlesborough, England). (Photo by Dale Gentry, StandardBanner)

SAC Player of the Year Tyler Baldock, a junior from Surrey,British Columbia, makes one of his best-in-the-nation 107saves.

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ing several saves to propel his squad to the Elite Eight for thesecond time in three seasons. The Eagles’ dream of a trip to theFinal Four came up just a bit short as they lost 1-0 to SIU-Edwardsville.

The Eagles said goodbye to seven seniors at the end of theseason. Brad Cobbs, Renato de Freitas, Bernado Cozzi, SeanGuiseppi, Mark Labig, Richard Moodie and Jason McMillanare credited with propelling their team into the spotlight ofDivision II soccer over the past four years. “They have laid thefoundation for our program,” said Vital. “We hope to enjoymuch success in the coming years.”

�FOOTBALL

The football team finished the 2005 season with an 8-2 over-all record, barely missing Division II playoffs. The Eaglesoffense, defense and special teams were impressive and wasranked in several statistical categories kept by the NCAA.

Second in the nation in rushing offense at 314.8 yards pergame, C-N was 19th nationally in total defense at 290.5 yardsper game and was tenth in kickoff returns at 23.3 yards pergame. Deonte Bolden, who garnered All-American accoladesfor the second time in his career, was 18th in the nation ininterceptions (0.6per game).

The ground game was led by J.J. Chatmon, who rushed for794 yards and scored seven times. Ray Hightower was closebehind with 635 yards for the season and a team-high 10touchdowns. The team found its quarterback of the future asAlex Rouse went 4-0 to close out the season. The Maryvillefreshman completed 21 of 30 passes for 295 yards and twotouchdowns. He had a quarterback efficiency of 168 and com-pleted 70% of passes attempted. His favorite receiver wasWillie McRae who had 15 catches for 330 yards and two touch-downs.

The defense was anchored by 2005 SAC Defensive Player ofthe Year Anthony Robinson. The senior linebacker had 75tackles and three interceptions for the year. Bolden led theteam with six interceptions, one of which he returned 71 yardsfor a touchdown. He also led in punt return yards (261 for an

average of 8.4 per return) and compiled 352 kick return yards(29.3 per attempt).

Season positives include the experience Rouse earned atquarterback, valauable road experience and coming home tothe first phase of the finest facility in Division II football.While the coaching staff will have to address the loss of sever-al benchmark players, the expect team’s confidence will carryover into spring training and the coming season.

�CROSS COUNTRY

C-N’s cross country program had a solid 2005 season. Thewomen’s team earned a trip to the NCAA Division II NationalChampionships for the first time since 2002, and Ryan Althausadvanced to the men’s finals as an individual after placing sixthin the regional tournament.

The Lady Eagles had finished in the top three in every eventduring the season, including four first-place wins. The men fin-ished Top 10 in every event, including one second-place finish.

The Lady Eagles claimed the SAC Championship, edgingMars Hill by one point, and placed four runners in the Top 10of the Regionals. A second-place finish in the regional eventsent the team to the Division II National Championships.

Althaus finished 79th at the National Championships,while Aubrey Morris, SAC Freshman of the Year, had the bestfinish on the women’s side, placing 102 out of 186 runners atthe finals.

Althaus represented the men’s team on the all-conferencesquad while Morris and teammates Margaux-Cowan Banker,Vanessa Gibson, Aubrey Morris and Lisa Massey were namedto the women’s All-SAC team.

�VOLLEYBALL

The Lady Eagles volleyball team finished the 2005 season17-17 and registered its second consecutive third-place finishin the SAC (9-5). The Lady Eagles ended the season averaging14 kills per game, 11 assists per game, 14 digs per game and twoblocks per game.

Kelli Sorensen led the Lady Eagles with 439 kills, whilefreshman Maia Ferry had an impressive start to her collegiatewith 135 kills and a team-high 129 blocks. For the thirdstraight year, Blaire Young led the defense with 516 digs, fol-lowed by Melissa Miller with 339. Setter Kari Gibson had1,075 assists.

Three members of the Lady Eagles team were selected to theAll-Conference team. Kari Gibson, Kelli Sorensen and BlaireYoung were all first team All-SAC selections. Kelsey Fleck wasnamed to the SAC All-Freshman team after posting 284 kills,58 digs and 58 blocks.

Two Lady Eagles closed out their Carson-Newman careers in2005. Jennifer Matthews had over 1,100 digs in her career andBlaire Young had over 100 service aces and 2,500 digs in fourseasons. Matthews and Young helped lead the Lady Eagles tothree 25-win seasons, one SAC title, one appearance in theNCAA Tournament and a 42-14 mark in conference play.

Two-time All-American Deonte Bolden intercepts a pass during the Burke-Tarrhome opener on October 22. He stole the ball six times during the course ofthe season. (Photo by Bob Hall)

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Chris Cates began leading cheers for C-N as a sophomorein 1996. A decade later, he still works with the squad as advi-sor and staff sponsor, overseeing the team’s practices, game

schedule and travel needs. He is alsothe newest professional cheerleader inDr. David Nowell’s Advancementdivision.

As associate director for the AnnualFund, Cates works directly with thosewho support the College. He says hisexperience injecting spirit into athlet-ic events is much like the new job heaccepted in October.

It’s very similar to cheerleading,”said the 1999 graduate, who earned abiology degree. “In cheerleading, youengage the people who are there, getthem to stand up and join in, and youwork very hard to make others wantto be a part of the excitement.”

“And that’s what I do now for theAnnual Fund,” continued Cates, wholives in Jefferson City with wife Sarah.“I ask the people who know this placebest, like alumni and friends of theinstitution, to stand up for C-N andjoin our efforts to support something

that we already love and appreciate. And through their excite-ment, they encourage others to partic-ipate.”

A native of Morristown and son of1969 C-N graduates Bob and GwenCates, Chris went to work as a coun-selor in C-N’s Admissions Office rightafter his 1999 graduation. He workedhis way up to senior admissions repre-sentative by leading the office withtotal number of students recruited andincreased numbers in all of his territo-ries. He has also taught C-N 101

(Freshman Experience) courses for his alma mater since 2000.In other recent administrative changes, the Admissions,

Financial Aid and Student Retentionoffices were brought under Dr. TomHuebner, who has been promoted tovice president for EnrollmentManagement. He earned the B.A.from Southwest Baptist Seminary, theM.A. from the University of Georgiaand the Ph.D. from the University ofSouthern Mississippi. He joined thefaculty as an assistant professor ofcommunication in 2003 and became

Admissions dean last year.Amy Humphrey, ’91, formerly asso-

ciate director of Admissions, has beennamed C-N’s first director of StudentRetention. She holds a masters degreein student personnel from theUniversity of Tennessee. Her dutiesinclude student outreach, pre-registra-tion efforts and student satisfactionprograms. Her husband, David, is a1998 graduate.

Danette Seale, ’93, has been pro-moted to director of Financial Aid. She first began working inthe office when she was a business economics major. AWaynesville, NC native, she is married to Danny Seale, ’91.

Melanie Redding, a 1998 alumna,follows Humphrey as associate direc-tor of Admissions, coordinating thedaily activities of admissions coun-selors and support staff. She holds aB.S. in Child and Family Studies andis married to fellow ’98 grad DanRedding. Her previous experienceincludes service as a certified child lifespecialist and marketing coordinatorin hematology and oncology.

Darlene Wambaugh, ’01, is theassociate director of Financial Aid.She earned a B.S. in applied psychol-ogy. Her financial aid experienceincludes clerical work and service as acounselor. She holds the associatesdegree in business from Walters StateCommunity College.

Mandy Burke, ’04, has been pro-moted to admission counselor, havingserved in a split position betweenAdmissions and as assistant to C-N’sHonors Program Director Dr. MarkHussung. A native of Gate City, VA

and a first-generation college student, she earned a B.A. inmass communications.

Philip Barger, ’05, is Admissions’new telemarketing supervisor andChristian market specialist. He hasworked in the office for the last twoyears as a student assistant while com-pleting his education and is the sixthmember of his family to attend C-N.His father, David, is the College’s ath-letic director.

Personnel Changes Include a Cheerleader for Annual Fund

Chris Cates

Tom Huebner

Amy Humphrey

Danette Seale

Melanie Redding

Darlene Wambaugh

Mandy Burke

Philip Barger

34 JOURNEY

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For Such A Time As This: A Campaign for Carson-Newman

For 150 years Carson-Newman Collegehas made the difference in the lives ofothers. Now there is an opportunity tomake a difference in the life of Carson-

Newman. To find out how you can play arole in this historic capital and endow-

ment campaign, contact the AdvancementOffice at 865/471-3459.

Carson-Newman College1646 Russell Ave. South

Jefferson City, TN 37760www.cn.edu

“To the College belongs

the high challenge of

helping as many as are

able to gaze at the

spangled heavens, even at

the sun itself.”

Dr. D. Harley Fite,president of Carson-Newman,

1948-1968

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A Cappella Choir Spring TourMark Your Calendars!

Wednesday, March 8, 2006-First Baptist Church McMinnville, TN (P.M. TBA)

Thursday, March 9, 2006-Immanuel Baptist Church Paducah, Kentucky (P.M. TBA)

Friday, March 10, 2006 -(TBA in Eastern Kentucky or Southern West Virginia)

Sunday, March 12, 2006-Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church Richmond, Virginia (A.M. TBA)

Sunday, March 12, 2006-Central Baptist Church Johnson City, TN (P.M. TBA)

Thursday March 23, 2006-First Baptist Church Jefferson City, TN 7:30 pm (Tour Home Concert)

To order tickets, call the Carson-Newman Bookstore at 865/471-3539.

For event details call the Music Department at865/471-3328.

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