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Former West Point Assistant Coach Adam Bohac (pronounced Bo-hah-ch), becomes the school’s seventh, and second youngest, Head Coach for Men’s Crimson Storm Basketball at SNU. The youngest coach in SNU history was Dr. Larry Mills, who took the head post at the age of 24, in 1969. Bohac, 26, replaces Mike Broughton, who resigned in May to take the Director of Athletics position at Jennings County High School in North Vernon, Indiana.

“I am grateful to Dr. Gresham and Coach Bobby Martin for an opportunity to return to SNU and serve as the Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Bohac. “I believe strongly in the University’s mission and am looking forward to joining the tremendous faculty and staff at SNU. The people of SNU make it a great place to work and go to school … I can’t wait to get started!”

Bohac returns to SNU from the United States Military Academy, where he served as assistant

for Jim Crews for the past season. At West Point, Bohac focused on recruiting. Army was a Patriot League Semifinalist last season and posted the program’s most Patriot League wins in school history last year. Bohac’s recruit-ing class was ranked 77th in the nation this season by Hoop Scoop.

Bohac first came to Southern Nazarene in 2004, where he served as an assistant for Mike Broughton for three seasons. He was Brough-ton’s main recruiter and helped guide SNU to the 2007 SAC Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Tournament. In 2007, SNU finished 6th in the nation in the final NAIA National Poll. Bohac was SNU’s recruiting coordinator, scouting coordina-tor, video coordinator, and he coached SNU’s perimeter players.

“I coached Adam at Nebraska and he was my assistant at SNU for three years,” said former SNU Head Coach Mike Broughton. “He is very disciplined, a hard worker and will be a very good coach. He will do a good job of carrying on our tradition.”

“We are very excited to have Adam as our new men’s coach,” said SNU Director of Athletics, Bobby Martin. “Adam has a tremendous work

ethic and is extremely knowledgeable about the sport of basketball. He did an outstanding job for Mike while he was here as an assistant and brings Division I experience to our program. We believe he will do a great job with our program.”

“It is a privilege to be a part of such a tradition rich program,” added Bohac. “I look forward to helping build on the great foundation that has been established here, and to re-connecting with many of our supporters … and am anxious to meet the entire SNU extended family.”

For full season schedules and coverage of all SNU Crimson Storm teams, log on tosports.snu.edu and hear the thunder roar!

A change in leadership for SNU Men’s Basketball

It was during her seven consecutive

trips with SNU’s Commission Unto

Mexico that Sarah beganto feel a call to full-time missions work. So, as a freshman at SNU, she applied for the ministerial internship program. Now, in her senior year, Sarah is grateful to have received the numerous benefits the program offers. Financial concerns will not hinder plans to continue training for ministry. Professionally, her internship place-ments have provided a variety of practical expe-riences, regular feedback and shared experiences with fellow interns.

“Through the program, my passion for ministry is growing out of real-life circumstances where I minister alongside mentors who help make me better,” explained Sarah. Personally, the pro-gram has allowed Sarah to more deeply under-stand the commitment to Christian service, and has confirmed her desire to serve as a missionary for the Church of the Nazarene.

Gifts to The Hall of Witnesses provide a place to honor the “cloud of witnesses,” like Dean, Roxie and Stephane, and thus, enable them to continue to cheer for students, like Sarah, who are run-ning the race, preparing for a life of Christian service.

Brenda K. Styers is the Director of Alumni Relations for Southern Nazarene University.

Fall2008

Good NewsFind Us FaithfulHebrews 12:1 speaks about the “cloud of witnesses” that surrounds the faithful in their journey through life. The writer calls for those who seek to follow Christ to focus on the prize, rejecting any impediment that would slow or detour the believer in his or her quest for the ultimate reward of Heaven. It is with this in mind that the Homecoming theme for 2008 centers on Southern Naza-rene University alumni and friends who have contributed to the life-journeys of others on this quest.

Many “witnesses” are ministers who nurtured and encouraged followers to persist in seeking their goal. This homecom-ing weekend centers on people who have invested their lives in ministry of one kind or another. We want to say “thank you” for your lives of service to God that have been lived out before us. In a major new on-campus exhibit, known as The Hall of Witnesses, grateful persons can honor sig-nificant influences in their lives. The process is described within this issue. Perhaps the reader will recall such a person and desire to honor them by recognition in this display that will be opened and dedicated during the weekend festivities.

Another important activity is the dedica-tion of the facility for the Ziglar Center for Ethical Leadership in the Royce Brown Building. Zig Ziglar, Christian author and speaker for whom the Center is named, will be in attendance, as will some of the donors who made the Center possible. Everyone is invited to this event.

Of course, as always, there will be reunions of classes returning to their alma mater for this season of remembering. The Saturday night Showcase with Rocky Gribble and his troop of performers, the Toler Brothers and a “showcase” of SNU talent, will be a high point in the weekend. Plan to join us if you can, to celebrate God’s faithfulness to His people and to Southern Nazarene University.

LOREN GRESHAM, PH.D.President

By Brenda K. Styers

s the world watched broadcasts of the summer Olympics, cameras panned crowds of people clapping their hands and yelling at the top of their voices to cheer on the athletics. Occasionally, though, the camera would focus on an individual – often a parent or coach. They displayed a slightly different emotion than the cheering crowd. They seemed to hold their breath at times. Their smiles radiated when the execution was excellent, and they still clapped when things did not go as planned. Their actions communicated a deep loyalty to their athlete.

Hebrews 12 talks about running a race of faith, and refers to a group of people, a cloud of wit-nesses. It is obvious these witnesses are watch-ing, and their presence inspires the runners to keep going even when it is difficult.

We, too, have people who cheer for us, many who have dedicated their lives to Christian service. With these servants in mind, SNU has established The Hall of Witnesses as a place to honor their lifetime of service, and provide support for SNU students preparing for a life of service. To date, SNU has received gifts to honor ___ individuals. Here is a brief glimpse of three honorees, and a current ministerial intern.

HONORED BY

Gary (’75) and Vickie (Wessels, ’74) Morsch

Roxie Moore met Dean Wessels in Dallas before she came to Bethany Peniel College, now SNU. Dean had already decided to attend another school, but he transferred to SNU six weeks into the semester. He just couldn’t stand to be away from Roxie! Together, Dean and Roxie have given their entire lives in service to the Church of the Nazarene, first as pastors and

then throughDean’s 40 years of service as the director of the Pensions and Benefits Department.

When SNU presentedthe idea of The Hall of Witnesses, the Wessel’s daughter, Vickie Morsch, thought of her parents. They had given of them-selves in full-time Christian service, and they talked about how their years on campus were the best years of their lives. “It just seemed like the natural thing to do,” shared Vickie regarding their decision to honor her parents.

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SNU is blessed to have a number of professors who have chosen to make this university their life’s career. One such person is Stephane Shel-lenberger, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. This fall she began her 32nd year as professor at SNU. When asked why she has remained at SNU, Stephane replied, “Because of the wonderful students, exceptional faculty and staff and God’s call in my life.” Those who observe Stephane see a person who is truly dedicated to the ministry of Christian education.

The donors had already decided to give to the endowment for the ministerial internship program. However, when they heard they could give their gift in honor of someone who has given their life to full-time Christian education, they immediately thought of Stephane. “We have watched her live out the life of a servant leader, and we simply wanted to say, ‘thank you’.”

Examples of service

Faculty updatesNew to SNU, new positions,new doctorates and newly retiredSNU welcomed the following new faculty for the ’08–’09 academic year: Dr. Caroline Bentley, Biology; Dr. Charles Chitwood, Registrar; Dr. Linda Everett (MA-’76), Director of Masters of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction Program - School of Education; Prof. Jim Graves, School of Music; Prof. Ken Hardee, Kinesiology; Dr. Arlita Harris, Library; Dr. Paul Jones (’01), Psychology.

The following faculty joined SNU this past spring: Dr. Rhonda Crutcher, Director of the McNair Program; Dr. Lou Dennard (’61), Director of Graduate Programs in Management - School of Business; Prof. Dayna Ford, Center for Intensive English Director; and Prof. Nancy Rizkalla (’04), Director of the Morningstar Program - School of Business.

Current professors Melanie Kyzer (’84, MA-’88) and Mark Winslow recently earned doctoral degrees. Prof. Wesley Lee (’97, MS-’99) moved

from Registrar to Academic Services, and three faculty members were named chair: Dr. Steve Betts, School of Music; Heather Clemmer, Department of History, Politics and Geography; and Dr. Daryl Cox, Department of Chemistry.

The SNU Board of Trustees honored recent retired faculty Prof. Gary Lance (’64), Prof. Jan Reinbold (MA-’73), Dr. Paul Reinbold, Dr. Jirair Tashijan and Dr. Sharon Young (’64) with the title of Emeritus Faculty.

Educating a young generation of ministers who will follow God’s heart and lead the church forward is the reason for the SNU Ministe-rial Internship program. Preparing students for ministry while helping them finish their education free – or nearly free – of college debt is a cause worth supporting. For this reason, the SNU community will dedicate The SNU Hall of Witnesses in the S.T. Ludwig Religion Building during Homecoming at 9 am Saturday morning, November 8, 2008.

Helping students gain valuable, supervised ministry experience and financial assistance for college is reason enough to create a home for The Hall of Witnesses. Yet in addition, it gives families or churches the opportunity to honor those who have carried the light of the Gospel of Christ, at home or around the world. The names, photos and biographical descriptions of all those honored thus far – living or deceased – will be featured in an interactive computer display, and all the nominees will be celebrated

A place of honor on the campus of Southern Nazarene University… to recognize those who have given of their lives to full-time Christian service

… to gather endowed resources to help educate and support future generations of Christian servants

Who may be honored?Any individual or couple who has given of themselves in full-time

Christian service for a minimum of 10 years. For example, pastors, associates,missionaries, evangelists, district officials, general church officials

and religious educators.

Sponsorship levels

$1,000 • Name in The Hall of Witnesses • Honoree on Touch Screen • Donor on Touch Screen $1,000 Benefactor List • Certificate of Induction

$2,500 • All of the above • Donor on Touch Screen $2,500 Benefactor List

$5,000 • All of the above • Donor on Touch Screen $5,000 Benefactor List

$10,000 • All of the above • Donor on Touch Screen $10,000 Benefactor list • Plaque of Remembrance to Donor

For more information about The Hall of Witnesses:The Office of University Advancement & Church Relations

800.998.4SNU(4768) • Fax 405.717.6281 • E-mail development@snu.eduwww.snu.edu/hall-of-witnesses

Hello, fall musical at SNU!Hello Dolly!October 30–November 1Herrick Auditorium

“Hello Dolly! is just a beautiful story,” stated Susan Adams-Johnson, Director of Production of Opera & Musical Theatre at SNU, when asked why this particular musical was selected as the fall musical production. On top of the well-known story itself, the SNU music department also has two strong, gifted singers that fit per-fectly with this musical that is family-friendly and entertaining. Adams-Johnson is committed to producing musicals for the SNU community that fit well within the Christian culture, and also provide excellent avenues for students to stretch their skills and grow within challenging roles.

Performance schedule:Thursday, October 3010 am, Matinee • 7:30 pm performance

Friday, October 31 • 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 1 • 7:30 pm

For more information contact the School of Music at 405.491.6345 or on the web atwww.snu.edu/music.

Dr. Melanie Kyzer (left) and Dr. Mark Winslow in doctoral regalia on graduation day.

The Hall of Witnesses:Dedicating a place of honor

at the dedication. Any who have given of them-selves in full-time Christian service for at least 10 years are eligible to be honored in The Hall of Witnesses, and nominations may be made with gifts of $1,000 or more to Ministerial Internship. The first round of honorees include pastors, associates, missionaries, evangelists, Christian educators, and District or General Church officials. Additional persons to be honored may be added to The Hall of Witnesses at any time, and soon many more names will be added to this growing list of honorees.

We hope you will make plans now to join with us at the S.T. Ludwig Religion Building on cam-pus the morning of November 8 to celebrate the first group of those in ministry remembered in this beautiful, interactive place of honor.

For more information about the dedication or TheHall of Witnesses, contact the Office of Universi-ty Advancement & Church Relations at develop-ment@snu.edu or 1-800-998-4SNU (4768).

Cover correctionThe SNU student featured on the front cover of Southern Light, Spring 2008, J.K. Feisal (’08), was listed as the first SNU student to study abroad in Cairo, Egypt. Although the experience was a prestigious honor in itself, we have since discovered that the “first” honor actually belongs to a former student named Kevin Archer (’95) who made this study-abroad trip to Cairo in spring 1995. Ten years after that study experience (in 2005), Dr. Archer founded the In-stitute for Global Education, a company that sets up study-abroad programs for American college students in places such as Vienna, Austria and San Jose, Costa Rica. He states that his “life transforming” experience in Cairo, Egypt, is the reason for his current life-path and success today.

Hannah Grace, born 10/8/07 to Rick and Heidi (Brandt, ’99) Babin.

Samuel James, born 4/17/08 to James and Jennifer (Thomason, ’99) Hinkle.

Delaney Gail, born 8/02/07 to Chad (’99) and Amy (Richardson, ’00) Pettigrew.

Londyn Stal, born 12/16/07 to Ryan (’99) and Jamie (Stalberger, ’00) Womack. She is wel-

comed by siblings, Ella and Lincoln.

Anne Cecelia, born 11/3/07 to Ben (’00) and Melodie (Sides, ’00) Booton.

Abigail Elise, born 1/25/05 to Jeff (’00) and Krista (Scheiern, ’00) Hands.

Colin Giovanni, born 10/28/05,and Ian Gustavo,born 7/8/08 to Giovanni (’00)

and Alissa (Gilmore, ’02) Monterroso.

Kendall Belle, born 7/18/06, and Hudson Gregory, born 5/8/08 to Gary

and Sherri (Lehrling, ’00) St. John.

Vincent Barret, born 12/6/07 to James (’01) and Angela (Hada, ’99) Travis. He is welcomed by big

sister, Darcy Kate.

Lauren May, born 5/19/08 to Vincent and Lyndi (Miller, ’02) Cox.

Alec Roy, born 9/27/07 to Ryan and Lindsey (Lee, ’02) Whitaker. He is wel-comed by brother, Owen.

MacKenna Kalani, born 4/10/07 to Nathan (’03) and Amy (Houser, ’03) Miller. She is welcomed by

brother, Ethan.

MarriagesJennifer Burdine (’02) and Derek Otey were married May 17, 2008, in DeSoto, TX.

Jana Weaver (’05) and Brad Pennock were married June 7, 2008.

In memoriamWillo Calloway Beresford (’38)San Diego, CA • 7/9/08

Willis E. Snowbarger (’42)Bethany, OK • 8/1/08

Claxton Cook (’43)Stillwater, OK • 7/20/08

James Louis Herrick (’52)Santa Anna, CA • 8/8/08

George Richard Osborn (’56)Dallas, TX • 4/19/08

Jack D. Driscoll (’57)Salina, KS • 7/31/08

Sue Crager Riggins (’66)Muskogee, OK • 7/20/08

Jim D. Smithson (’72)Norman, OK • 7/27/08

Philip Gokool (’96)Bethany, OK • 7/8/08

Patricia Atlee Coates (MSM #9)Warr Acres, OK • 8/19/08

Want more Alumni News?Want to know more about classmates and other alums? Check out the AlumNews page on the SNU website. Log on to www.snu.edu/alumnews.

Inquiring mindswant to know!If you’re an alum, we’re interested in what you’re up to. Share news about weddings, births, deaths, graduations, promotions, jobs and such, and we’ll include as much as we can squeeze into Southern Light. Photos are welcome. Please include your class year.

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events

Covenant Celebration October 26, 2008 OKC Trinity Church of the Nazarene

Homecoming 2008 November 7–9, 2008 Online registration:www.snu.edu/homecoming

College Days for High School SeniorsNovember 14, 2008

Winter CommencementDecember 13, 2008

6th Annual Sermon Planning WorkshopFeaturing Dr. Will Willimon January 12, 2009Online registration:www.snu.edu/homecoming

College Days for Sophomores & JuniorsJanuary 23–24, 2009

SNU SundayApril 26, 2009

Log on towww.snu.edu/alumnifor more dates and details

Southern Light, a magazine of Southern Nazarene University (USPS 683.590), is published quarterly by the Office of Alumni Relations with the Office of Communications & Marketing, 6729 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008, and is distributed free to alumni and friends. Periodicals postage paid at Bethany, OK, and additional offices.

©2008. Reproduction of material from any Southern Light pages without written permission is strictly prohibited.

Vol. 22 Issue 1

Dr. Loren GreshamPresident

Dr. Terry TolerVice President of Advancement

& Church Relations Brenda Styers

Director of Alumni RelationsCarol Wight, Editor

Director of Communications & MarketingEunice Trent

Associate Director ofCommunications & Marketing

Nita WestDesigner

Judy Akins, Tyler ThomasCreative Consultants

www.snu.edu

BirthsSkyler Ayden, born 3/22/07 to Russell and Christy (Johnson,

’92) Fulks. He is welcomed by sister, Paris, age 4.

Samuel Byrd, born 8/16/07 to Shawn (’94) and Keri (Anthony, ’94) Cochran. He is wel-

comed by big brother, Silas Anthony.

Rachel Dawn, born 1/4/07 to Dawn and Darin Johnson (’96) of Richardson, TX.

William Carter, born 1/20/05 to Rick (’96) and Sarah (Platteter, ’00) Jones.

Adalisa Mae, born 11/28/06 to Nathan and Shannon (James, ’98)

Dillon. She is welcomed by big sister, Emma.

Ruger James, born 1/1/05, and Violet Grace, born 6/28/06 to

David and Gretta (Kauffold, ’98) Randolph.

SNU invites all alumni from the School of Theology and Ministry to return for a great celebration dur-ing Homecoming 2008. We want to help you reconnect with fellow classmates, friends and professors. We want to honor you, because it is through your work, whether in full-time service or lay ministry, that teaching and support given by the professors from the School of Theology and Ministry is validated.

General Assembly

2009

FLORIDA

Hospitality RoomJune 24–27

Sunday LuncheonJune 28

S A V ET H E

D A T ESee Homecoming Registration Brochure for more information about the following events:

Saturday, November 8Reception8:30–10 am • Ludwig Religion Building

The Hall of Witnesses Dedication9 am • Ludwig Religion Building

School of Theology and Ministry Alumni Dinner5 pm • Broadhurst Gymnasium

Sunday, November 9President’s Prayer Breakfast7:15 am • Webster Commons

Here are some opportunities …

Friday, November 7“Back to School”Learning, Growing, Serving: MinistryPreparation for Transformative Practice2–5:30 pm • Ludwig Religion Building

Interact with faculty from the School of Theology as they share SNU’s vision for educating today’s ministerial students. Take away refreshing reminders for inner growth and outward expressions for your own discipleship.

The professors of the School of Theology and Ministry have promised they will NOT give a test following the discussion.

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Former West Point Assistant Coach Adam Bohac (pronounced Bo-hah-ch), becomes the school’s seventh, and second youngest, Head Coach for Men’s Crimson Storm Basketball at SNU. The youngest coach in SNU history was Dr. Larry Mills, who took the head post at the age of 24, in 1969. Bohac, 26, replaces Mike Broughton, who resigned in May to take the Director of Athletics position at Jennings County High School in North Vernon, Indiana.

“I am grateful to Dr. Gresham and Coach Bobby Martin for an opportunity to return to SNU and serve as the Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Bohac. “I believe strongly in the University’s mission and am looking forward to joining the tremendous faculty and staff at SNU. The people of SNU make it a great place to work and go to school … I can’t wait to get started!”

Bohac returns to SNU from the United States Military Academy, where he served as assistant

for Jim Crews for the past season. At West Point, Bohac focused on recruiting. Army was a Patriot League Semifinalist last season and posted the program’s most Patriot League wins in school history last year. Bohac’s recruit-ing class was ranked 77th in the nation this season by Hoop Scoop.

Bohac first came to Southern Nazarene in 2004, where he served as an assistant for Mike Broughton for three seasons. He was Brough-ton’s main recruiter and helped guide SNU to the 2007 SAC Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Tournament. In 2007, SNU finished 6th in the nation in the final NAIA National Poll. Bohac was SNU’s recruiting coordinator, scouting coordina-tor, video coordinator, and he coached SNU’s perimeter players.

“I coached Adam at Nebraska and he was my assistant at SNU for three years,” said former SNU Head Coach Mike Broughton. “He is very disciplined, a hard worker and will be a very good coach. He will do a good job of carrying on our tradition.”

“We are very excited to have Adam as our new men’s coach,” said SNU Director of Athletics, Bobby Martin. “Adam has a tremendous work

ethic and is extremely knowledgeable about the sport of basketball. He did an outstanding job for Mike while he was here as an assistant and brings Division I experience to our program. We believe he will do a great job with our program.”

“It is a privilege to be a part of such a tradition rich program,” added Bohac. “I look forward to helping build on the great foundation that has been established here, and to re-connecting with many of our supporters … and am anxious to meet the entire SNU extended family.”

For full season schedules and coverage of all SNU Crimson Storm teams, log on tosports.snu.edu and hear the thunder roar!

A change in leadership for SNU Men’s Basketball