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YOUR GIFT OF $125 TO THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND will secure a 4”x8” commemorative brick engraved with an inscription of your choice. This brick will be placed in a walkway outside Edwards Commons, becoming a permanent part of Lyon’s campus.

Order your brick online at www.bricksrus.com/order/lyoncollege/.

You may also donate to the Annual Scholarship Fund using the envelope at the center of this Piper.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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PIPER STAFFGina Garrett, ’93 Executive Director of Advancement

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save the dateThe Second Annual

Black tie Blue Jeans Ball A Benefit for Student Scholarships at Lyon College

The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock Concord, Arkansas

Silent and Live Auctions Gourmet Dinner

Dance

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A Letter from the PresidentThe start of a new school year is always an exciting time on a college campus, but this year has ushered in even more than the usual amount of excitement at Lyon.

In July, we received the final report from the Higher Learning Commission, renewing our accreditation through 2022. This positive outcome was due to extensive work by Lyon’s faculty and staff, as they completed the self-study and met with the site visiting team.

On July 1, our new chairman of the Board of Trustees started his five-year tour of duty. Chairman Perry Wilson stepped into the role as retiring Chairman Raymond LaCroix Jr. finished his extended service to the College. While

Chairman LaCroix will be greatly missed for his wit, his service, and his wisdom, we now anticipate the dawning of the Wilson era and what it will mean for Lyon.

Perhaps the major development of the year is the opening of the new Edwards Commons. At its April meeting, the Board of Trustees named the new campus center after the Edwards family, which had provided the facility that burned down in 2010. The new Eds is a wonderful addition to Lyon, and we truly appreciate the many generous donors who have made it possible to open the new building debt-free.

Dr. Dickson Flake has been a tireless overseer of the building project as well as the renovations to the bathrooms in Blandford Hall. We are very grateful for his service. Mrs. Lynn Weatherman and the First Ladies’ Auxiliary have also contributed to campus improvements by funding and directing the refurbishment of Bevens Music Room and the renovation of the two adjacent bathrooms. This organization has done wonders in its first year, and I look forward to the Auxiliary’s positive impact on the campus in the coming years.

The College’s athletic programs also will experience a major change this year, as we move from the TransSouth Athletic Conference to the American Midwest Conference. This transfer should ensure that all our teams will have a chance for post-season play. We hope that some will make it to the NAIA national playoffs as our women’s basketball team did this past year. Coach Tracy Stewart-Lange and her players have set a high standard for all our athletic teams.

Lyon welcomes a strong group of new faculty this year. Dean Virginia Wray, assisted by several faculty members, worked hard throughout the summer to ensure that these new instructors live up to the high quality of instruction offered by our returning professors.

As we begin our new academic year, we feel a sense of promise in the various elements newly introduced to our community. Now that we have completed our self-study and achieved our ten-year reaccreditation, the time is here to develop Lyon’s next strategic plan. We will embark upon a year of program assessment culminating in defining our direction for the coming decade.

As always, we continue to strive to make Lyon College the best possible institution of higher learning it can be. We owe that to our students, our faculty and staff, and to the larger community we serve.

Sincerely,

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PIPERFall 2012 Volume XXXVIX, Number 3

Edwards Commons Reborn 2New campus center open for use

Spotlight: Perry Wilson 6Lyon College Board of Trustees Chairman

Semester Abroad 8Lyon students visit Chile, Rwanda

New Faculty and Staff 12Eight new faces for the fall semester

From Biology to Theology 14The unorthodox route of Stuart Higginbotham

Englishmen become Scots 20English brothers play soccer for Lyon

Athletic Hall of Fame 22Five to be inducted in November

Alumni News and Notes 25General notes, births, weddings, obituaries

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Photo: Edwards Commonstopping-out ceremony, February 7, 2012

Mr. Daniel Pelham Ms. Natalie Pruitt Mr. Mark Scanlan Mrs. Terri Teague-Ross Ms. Erin Vickers2000 The Reverend Stephen Bell Ms. Kendrea Benjamin Mr. Edward Brock Mrs. Anne Butcher Ms. Emily Erstine Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway Mr. David Kamps Mr. Terrell King Mr. Stephen Lewis Mrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon Mr. Jeremy Roewe Mrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr. Mrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker Dr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker Mr. Craig Wilson Mrs. Kimberly (Dickerson) Young2001 Mr. Joshua Baugh Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron Ms. Gretchen Hall Dr. Leticia (Wright) Jones Mr. David Ray Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray Mr. Scott Robinson Mr. Donald Taylor2002 Mr. Michael Ennis Mr. Lane Jones Mr. Nicholas Kimes Mr. William Lassiter Mr. Tanner Pickett Ms. Dara Stine2003 Mr. Marlon Banks Dr. Danielle (Temple) Barker Mr. Mark Cartwright Mr. Andrew Dixon Mr. Kevin Flinn Ms. Elizabeth Gabbard Mrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter Dr. Ryan Hueter Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes Mrs. Mary (Waggoner) Lassiter Mr. Benjamin Matheny Mr. Andrew Orr

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LESS THAN TWO YEARS after the original Edwards Commons was destroyed by fire, a new campus cen-ter bearing the same name opened in time for the fall term at Lyon College. The first meal was served in the new dining hall August 13.

Construction on the new 44,000-square-foot build-ing began in October 2011. Though construction on both floors is now finished, the student life offices are still awaiting furnishings and will not be ready for move-in until the end of the fall term.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new center will be held Friday, October 19, immediately fol-lowing the annual Founders’ Day Convocation at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. Former Lyon President John Griffith, who served from 1989 to 1997, will deliver the keynote address at the convocation.

Lyon College President Dr. Donald Weatherman said the campus hasn’t been the same without the place that was affectionately known as “Eds.” With the completion of the new student center and dining hall, the “heart” of the campus has been restored, he said. Students will once again have a central loca-tion to gather, eat, study, play games, and hang out.

The loss of Edwards Commons left students eating meals in the small practice gym of Becknell Gymna-sium before moving last fall to a 270-seat temporary dining facility known as The Temp for the 2011-12 school year. The new dining hall will seat 350.

In addition to the new dining hall and kitchen, the new building houses The Scot Shop (college store); a bistro; student life offices; student mailboxes; a student programming space; a game room featuring table tennis, pool tables, Foosball, and Wii systems; a cardio room; student government offices; confer-ence rooms; the counseling center; and the health and wellness clinic. The dining area also includes a balcony that overlooks Bryan Lake.

The student programming space will be known as the Maxfield Room, an auditorium where students can watch movies and perform. The room is named for the Maxfield family of Batesville. Two Maxfields, Charles and Mary, were in the first graduating class at what was then Arkansas College in 1876. Theo Maxfield was a college trustee in the early years and president of Maxfield Bank & Trust Co. in Batesville.

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October 2010. The building had been a centerpiece of the Lyon College community since the late 1970s, with the dining hall portion completed in 1983.

Edwards Commons was named for the late John W. and Lucille Welman Edwards of Batesville. Mr. Ed-wards was a former trustee and a banker who had given the largest gift for the dining hall project and the largest gift to the College ever made by a Bates-ville resident.

“I believe the Board of Trustee’s decision to keep the Edwards name on the campus center is very fitting,” President Weatherman said. “John Edwards and his family were very strong supporters of the College, and I am pleased their name will still be featured on this prominent building on campus.”

The project cost just under $10 million. Funding for the new student center came from insurance pro-ceeds from the fire and from donations.

The remodeled building that was used as a tempo-rary dining facility, The Temp, will once again house the Scottish heritage program and a fine arts studio. A portion of the building may be used for special events and as a meeting space.

WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY…Here’s what Lyon College students have to say about the new Edwards Commons:

NORAH GNADE, SENIOR“It’s been a long time since students could all sit comfortably and enjoy eating in an actual cafeteria. All the windows are great and make the cafeteria feel really bright and open. I love that we have a ter-race once again to sit out and enjoy the nice weath-er. I’m just grateful the seniors were able to enjoy the new building before graduating! It’s been difficult not having Eds as a common gathering place. I’m looking forward to hanging out in the new bistro like I did at the old Lyon Den.”HANNAH ELLIS, SENIOR

“I am so excited about the new and improved Eds! The building is beautiful and a great addition to campus. The new programming rooms were very much needed, and I could not be more excited about having a Lyon Den again. (That was probably what I missed the most.) Kappa Sigma’s game room is fan-tastic as well. I am thrilled that I get to enjoy a year of this new building before I graduate. I was worried, after Eds burned down, that I would never get the luxury of having a cafe again.”JONATHAN DANNATT, JUNIOR

“The new building is awesome! The cafeteria pro-vides the space for comfortable seating, and al-though the line may be a little bit slower, it is defi-nitely worth the wait, because the quality of food has increased dramatically. The game room is great for both reading and homework, as well as hanging with friends and relaxing after a long day of class-es. I am excited for the bistro to open for late night snacks. The new Eds is a great addition to this cam-pus. The time we had to spend in the ‘gymeteria’ and the Temp has finally paid off!”MOLLY YOUNG, JUNIOR

“I really love the design, especially the windows, and I’m really excited for the opening of the bistro. I’m . . . concerned about the garbage disposal system. Otherwise, I think the new Eds has all the space our growing campus needs, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities will open up with its completion.”



Dr. Cary Worthington Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager1968 Mrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond The Reverend Bruce Berry Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair Mr. Robert Bruina Mr. Richard Davis Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson Mr. Duncan Macdonald Ms. Kathleen Parnell Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets1969 Mr. Dale Anderson Mr. Thomas Arnold Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow Mr. Frederick Fennig Ms. Judy Jeffery The Reverend Lance Jones Mr. John Andrew Nelson II Estate** Dr. Jim Rollins1970 Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson Mr. Kenny Allen Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr. Dr. John McClay Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman1971 Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop Mr. Lowell Estes Jr. Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey Mr. Joe Reynolds1972 Mr. Edward Bradley Mr. Bill Bristow Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr. Ms. Renee Hubbard Mr. Arthur Kerns Mr. Sam Mascuilli Mr. David Morse The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton Ms. Deborah Smith1973 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater Mr. G. M. Burkland Mr. Johnny Henderson Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg Mr. Bill Hughes Ms. Martha Miller Mr. Ernie Pectol Mr. Stan Taylor Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann

Mr. Jack Biderman Dr. Victoria (Scritchfield) Crittenden Dr. Thomas Ekman Mr. Eric Hance Dr. Melissa Hicks Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards Mrs. Patricia (Binder) Sneed Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener 1979 Mr. Michael Beary Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr. Ms. Kathleen Markey Mr. Edward Pfitzner II1980 Dr. Freddie Avant Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary Mr. John Cooke Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton Mr. Ricky Davis Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood Mr. James Hamilton Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford Ms. Linda Younger1981 Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard Dr. David Churchill Mrs. Diedra (Rutledge) DuPree Mr. Clay Sloan1982 Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum Mrs. Sandra Brock Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill Mr. Terry Turner Mr. Stephen Williams1983 Mrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little Ms. Patricia Seibert Mr. Darick Wright1984 Ms. Jennifer Gallant Dr. Julea Garner Mr. James Gass Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr. Mrs. Linda (Richardson) Taylor Mr. Thomas Tucker1985 Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey

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See floor plans of Edwards Commons on Pages 16-19.

Arisa Sato (left) and JaeLynn Ellison (right)

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Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley Ms. Virginia (Southerland) Henry Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl1953 Dr. Clyde Berry Dr. Arvil Burks Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks Dr. Doin Hicks Mrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips Mr. Thomas Sugg1954 Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice Mr. Marvin Bridges Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider Dr. Paul Root1955 Mr. John Bates Mr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman1956 Mr. William Coop Mrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow Mrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill Mr. Thurman Ford Jr. Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens Mr. Don Taylor1957 Mrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch Dr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell The Honorable John Harkey Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers1958 Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace Mr. Joe Rodgers Mr. Jimmy Shirrell The Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam1959 Dr. Ben Owens Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner Mr. Fred Wann1960 Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins

Dr. Adam Robertson Mr. Bill Walmsley Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton1964 Dr. James Balch Jr. Mr. Richard Mike Gennings Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard Mrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson Mr. Johnny Kent Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham Mr. Herbert Nelson Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey Mr. Lavaughn Robertson Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson Mr. Melvin Vines Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner1965 Ms. Mary Canady Mr. Clarence Cash Jr. Dr. Robert Cashner Mrs. Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith** Mr. Richard Galbraith Mrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix Mr. Charles Ketz Mr. David McMahon Mr. Bobby Osborne Mr. Albert Parnell Miss Ann Stephens1966 Ms. Judith Benson Mr. Lloyd Gill Mrs. Polly (Ross) Hayes Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion Mr. James Lonsdale Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum Mr. Bill Ray Mr. Larry Shaw Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph Mrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault Mr. Garry Wann1967 Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley Mr. Harvey Glatzer Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr. Mr. Leonard Larson Mr. James Milburn Mr. Robert Mitchum Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers The Reverend Charles Slider Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John Mr. Danny Whitt Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington

Mrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd Mr. Preston Grace Jr. Mrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley Dr. Robert Hess Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes The Reverend Billy Kimbrough Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge Mr. Clifford Tackett Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor Mr. Doyce Winningham Dr. John Wright1961 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams The Reverend Peter Hale Mrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess Dr. James Lang Mrs. Ann Lawrence Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers Mrs. Amy Shaver Dr. Clinton Smith Mr. Byron Swafford Sr. Mrs. Linda (Langley) Wann Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams1962 Mr. Bill Austin Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin Mr. Larry Bentley Mr. Elvis Clark Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch Mr. Larry Cuccia Mr. Edward Hibbard Mr. Howard Hopkins Mr. Ed Jolly Mr. Herman Killion Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon Mr. Phillip Lockard Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler Mr. Hubert Sellers Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham**1963 Dr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow Dr. William Beller Mr. Nevil Boone Mr. Jack Crump Mr. Jimmie Fields Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson Ms. Carolyn Lawrence The Reverend William McWeeny Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton

HOMECOMING 2012 will be held November 2-4 at Lyon College. For several years, Homecoming has been held on Founders’ Day weekend in October, but the events were separated this year so Home-coming can coincide with a home basketball game.

Homecoming royalty will be crowned at the men’s basketball game on Friday night, November 2, in Becknell Gymnasium. The Scots will take on Eccle-sia College in the homecoming matchup.

Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be hon-ored at a dinner Friday evening and then be recog-nized at the Homecoming game. The 2012 alumni honorees are as follows:

» Dr. Robert Craig, ’45, Distinguished Alumnus, a retired dentist from Batesville

» Dr. Lindy (Mason) Book, ’69, Distinguished Alumna, a retired radiologist, of Pocahontas

» Dr. Richard Ambler, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a physician who lives in Neah Bay, Washington

» Mrs. Elizabeth (Rowe) Cummings, ’02, Patter-son Decade Award, a Little Rock attorney

» Mrs. Mary Eleanor Mosley, Honorary Alumna Award, a retired teacher from Batesville and wid-ow of Dr. Ed Mosley, longtime professor at Lyon

The Alumni Council will meet at 10 a.m. Satur-day, November 3. The 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year classes will hold reunions on Saturday. Saturday evening will feature a concert by Lauren Gray, the former American Idol contestant from Cherokee Village. The concert will be held in Couch Garden, weather permitting.

Alumni baseball and basketball games will be played Saturday afternoon and a “Friends of the 50s” gath-ering will take place Saturday evening for alumni from 1950 to 1963. The annual Club 50 luncheon for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago will be held Sunday, November 4.

Also on Sunday, First Presbyterian Church and Lyon College will observe the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tar-tans worship service at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. The combined Batesville Choral Society and Lyon College Concert Chorale and the Lyon College Pipe Band will offer music.

Watch for more information and a full schedule for Homecoming 2012 at www.lyon.edu.

THE 2012 FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19, in Brown Chap-el. This year’s observance of the College’s founding in 1872 will also celebrate the opening of the new Edwards Commons. Dr. John Griffith, Lyon College president from 1989-97, will present the keynote ad-dress: “Uncommon Excellence.”

The Edwards Commons ribbon-cutting and ded-ication ceremony will be held at the new campus center’s plaza at the conclusion of the Convocation, followed by a buffet luncheon in Patterson Dining Hall.

Prior to his retirement in 2011, Griffith was presi-dent of Presbyterian College in South Carolina for 14 years. Before he held that position, he was dean of admissions and vice president for development at Davidson College. He served as president of Lyon College from 1989 to 1997.

Throughout his career, he has focused on board de-velopment, strategic planning, and resource devel-opment. He has also conducted numerous national searches for key positions at the collegiate level. He holds a B.A. from Dickinson College, a M.Div. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse Uni-versity.

He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is married to Nancy Snell Grif-fith, author and researcher. They have two married children and four grandchildren.

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Dr. and Mrs. John PeekPeggy Ann Prints and Custom FramesPetals & Plants Florist and GiftsPF Chang’s China BistroPhotography by Robert O. SeatPizza HutMrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75Premiere TansMr. and Mrs. Bob QuallsRamadaRCI ServiceRebel River AdventuresRefuge Call CompanyMr. Tommy RickerRiverfront SteakhouseRob Roberts Custom Gunworks, IncSakura Japanese Steak HouseSchwegman Office SupplySears, Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Charles SeasholtzMrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray Simpson III, ’01Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc.Sonny Williams’ Steak RoomSouthern Charm Gallery & GiftsMrs. Hope SpraginsStage, Batesville, ARStanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamMr. and Mrs. Benjamin StroudSue’s KitchenMr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10Swank, Jonesboro, ARTami’s Hair StudioDr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell TebbettsDr. and Mrs. Edward TenaceTerri B’sThe Capital HotelThe Course at Eagle MountainThe Full MoonThe Golf Course on Turkey MountainThe Grapevine HomeThe Home PlaceThe InteriorThe Italian GrillThe Spotted FinnThompson’s JewelryThunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina Sales and ServiceTommy HairfiguresTractor Supply Co.

1942 Mrs. Marie Erwin Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray Mr. G. G. Rutherford Jr. 1943 Ms. Margaret Shell1944 Mr. Robert Stroud Sr.1945 Mrs. Emma Lea Blackwood Dr. Robert “Lit” Craig Mrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson1946 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor1947 Mr. James Barnett Mrs. Martha Fast** Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams1948 Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall Mr. William Jones Jr.** Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp1949 Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred Dr. John Bearden Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig Dr. Charles Fallis Mrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks Mr. Robert Rutherford Mrs. Marjorie Sarina1950 Mr. Stanley Fast Mr. Donald Hedden Mr. Don Heuer Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks The Reverend Roy Hicks Mr. Jim Love Mr. William Matthews Mr. Earl Tripp Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson1951 Mr. Charles Massey Sr. Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery The Reverend Robert Shepperson Mr. Calvin Smith1952 Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom The Reverend Robert Doom

Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and Mr. Lawrence TrussellU.S. Pizza CompanyUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockW.R.D. EntertainmentDr. and Mrs. Donald WeathermanWhite Goat, Little Rock, ARMs. Kathy Whittenton, ’75Williams Equipment Co.Mr. Corliss WilliamsonMs. Frances Winfrey, ’12WRD Entertainment Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dennis WrightMr. and Mrs. Carter YeatmanMs. Paula Zagata

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

ConocoPhillips Matching Gift ProgramEntergy CorporationGlaxoSmithKline FoundationTravelers Community ConnectionsVerizon Foundation

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS YEARA number of Lyon alumni give generously every year. Many external funding agen-cies interpret this Alumni Participation Rate (APR) as a tangible measure of alumni satis-faction. In other words, every donor, not just every dollar, counts! For example, your con-tribution will help raise Lyon’s APR, which in turn may convince a foundation that Lyon is worthy of its support also; your $10 now may be just the vote of confidence needed to secure a multi-million dollar request from a foundation in the near future. Consistent an-nual giving, even if it is $10 each year, helps your Alma Mater by demonstrating to other potential funders that you care about her fu-ture. For more information about how you can strengthen Lyon’s reputation by showing your financial support, please contact Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advance-ment, at (870) 307-7557.

1933 Fred T. Griffin Estate **1935 Mr. Larry Sloan1938 Dr. Carl Garner Mr. Edward Pratt1941 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes

LYON FAMILY WEEKEND & PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL, SEPT. 14-16

Dr. Terrell Tebbetts at the President’s Council meeting

President’s Council cocktail reception

Dr. and Mrs. Weatherman at the Eds celebratory dance

Dr. Scott Lien meets with a student’s family

Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers


Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Ms. Mary Day Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lewis Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and Mr. Gerald Meacham Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and Mr. Danny Yeager

GIFTS IN KIND

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua AbbottAcadiaMrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton AdlerAdvanced AestheticsAll About Smiles DentalAll Star MusicMr. Nathan AllowayAmy Long PhotographyMr. and Mrs. James AndersonAnytime FitnessAsh Flat Tire & LubeB. F. Smith & Son SaddleryBad Boy, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert BakerBarbara Jean Ltd.Beach Club BBQMrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and Mr. Michael Beary, ’79Dr. Martha BeckMrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. BellBeller Dental ClinicBiggers’ Bluff Bed and BreakfastMs. Judith Blackwell, ’05BodyFitBo-Kay Florist & GiftsMr. Dustyn BorkDr. Lise BouchardBox and TurtleBoxhound Marina Resort and RV ParkMr. Matthew Boyd, ’12Ms. Connie BoysterBrenda’s Flowers and GiftsMrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72BSN SportsMr. Todd Budy

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph GrahamDr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend Brien Hall, ’92Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-DowntownHardy’s Spring River LodgeMrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable John Harkey, ’57Mr. and Mrs. David HeringerHeritage HouseHeuer’s Family ShoesHighland Family DentistryHighland Twin CinemaHighrock Farms, Inc.Home DepotHouse of Flowers & GiftsImpulse Clothing StoreIndependence County Off-RoadIvory OwlMs. Margaret JeffreyJonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLCJosie’s at the LockhouseJust Chillin’ Frozen YogurtKent’s Firestone ServiceKiller KallzKing Rhodes RentalsMr. Joe KleineMrs. Judy Ann LambertMs. Sherry Landers, ’12Dr. George LankfordMs. Connie LappLefler’s FashionMs. Margaret LeJeuneLife PlusDr. and Mrs. Tim LindblomDr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Main Street GymMs. Becky ManascoMarshall Dry Goods Co.Mr. and Mrs. Steve MasseyMatthews Dental ClinicMazzio’s PizzaThe Reverend Nancy McSpaddenMed AestheticsMs. Mary MillerMr. P. D. Moncrief Jr.Ms. Patti MoyersMy Honey Bee PhotographyNailsvilleNatalie’sN-Sta-SmileOllie’s Gift ShopMrs. Anna ParksPayless Shoe SourcePeabody Hotel

Carlee’s Crown ShopCarmike Cinemas, Inc.Cato’s FashionsCharles’ Lil Shop of CoffeeCherokee Village Suburban GolfMr. and Mrs. George ChlebakMrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle ClementsColton’s Steak House & GrillComfort SuitesMrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80Cooper’s Hawk Golf CourseCosmetic Surgery CenterDr. Michael CountsCourtyard by Marriott Little Rock DowntownMr. and Mrs. Dean CovingtonCowboy’s BarbecueCrown Point ResortCustom Printing Co., Inc.Cutco CorporationCutter’s CornerMs. Carly DahlDaily GrindDarling’s Fine ThingsDarrell’s Foreign Car RepairMrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord Davidson, ’95Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80Mr. Steve DavisonDaylight DonutsDenim BluesMr. and Mrs. Scott DirksenDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little RockDownhome Country KitchenMr. Danny DozierDream HouseEdwin Watts GolfEl Acapulco Mexican RestaurantElizabeth’s RestaurantMr. and Mrs. John Ellis IIDr. Gloria EversonFeathers & GunpowderFerneauMr. and Mrs. Robert FitzgeraldFlying FishFlying SaucerFred’s Fish HouseGAMEDAY Sports, Inc.Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38Gearhead OutfittersGillam FarmsMr. and Mrs. Gary GoforthGood Earth PotteryDr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton

PERRY WILSON WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN of the Lyon College Board of Trustees last spring. At age 38, he is one of the youngest board chairmen in Lyon’s his-tory.

“I am flattered and honored that the Board of Trust-ees would place such a great responsibility in my hands,” Wilson said in a September interview. “I am also very excited about the future of Lyon College, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to play a significant role in that future.”

Wilson, an attorney with the Barber Law Firm in Little Rock, joined the Lyon Board in 2009. He has served on the Education Committee, the In-stitutional Advancement Committee (which he chaired), and the Executive Committee. However, his connection to Lyon College began long before he became a trustee.

His father, Mike Wilson, was a longtime member of the Lyon Board. The elder Wilson died suddenly in 2008, but he had instilled in his son a love for educa-tion and an appreciation for Lyon College.

“My father truly had a passion for education, and his involvement with Lyon College was a natural exten-sion of that passion,” Wilson said. “I think that my Dad’s example in focusing on education in the state of Arkansas made a great impression on me. My Dad told me that dedicating his time to education was very rewarding for him because he was able to help create opportunities for students and see the fruit of his labor rather quickly in students who succeeded as a result of the opportunities that he helped to create. I have followed in my Dad’s footsteps in this regard, and I have been fortunate enough to personally ex-perience exactly what my Dad described to me.”

Wilson became a director of the Barber Law Firm shortly before his father died. Afterward, he took over several family businesses that his father had led. It was a difficult time for Wilson and his family, but he told Arkansas Business when he made the publi-cation’s “40 Under 40” list in 2011, “It was a tough time for me, but it was something that my Dad had inadvertently groomed me for very well.”

CHAIRMAN WILSON EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LYON// by Bob Qualls, Editor of The Piper

Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Robert E. Lee Wilson, founded the city of Wilson in Mississippi County and in 1885 also founded Lee Wilson & Co., which operated a farm, a railroad company, and other business interests.

Arkansas Business reported in its “40 Under 40” pro-file: “In late 2010, the family sold Lee Wilson & Co., and Perry Wilson has been able to refocus on build-ing his business and corporate law practice in Little Rock, where he has managed a great deal of com-plex business litigation as well as multimillion-dollar transactions.”

Chairman Wilson grew up in the small town named for his family. “Growing up in Wilson was great,” he said. “My Mom will tell you that I spent sunup to sundown outside while growing up. I discovered at an early age that I love the outdoors. Living in Wil-son was definitely good for that.”

Wilson went to a small Presbyterian school in Os-ceola through the 6th grade. “After that I went to Aiken Prep School in Aiken, South Carolina, for 7th and 8th grade, and then to Woodberry Forest in Orange, Virginia, for 9th grade. At that point, I had my fill of boarding school, and I went to Memphis University School in Memphis for 10th through 12th grade.”

He received his B.A. degree from Southern Meth-odist University and his law degree from the Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“Batesville is one of Arkansas’ hidden gems, and Lyon College is a wonderful place academically and socially,” Wilson said. “I feel confident that once a prospective student visits Lyon and learns what Lyon and the surrounding area have to offer, they’ll never want to leave. One of our biggest challenges is get-ting the chance to make that lasting first impression. However, President Weatherman and his staff at Lyon are making a difference in getting the word out around the country and in getting folks on campus.”

Wilson believes Lyon has several strengths to build on. “Lyon College is unique in the high-quali-ty academic program it offers with a very low stu-

dent-to-teacher ratio that allows students to really spend time with their professors and get the most out of their education. Additionally, it is my feeling that Lyon, of all of the colleges and universities in the state of Arkansas, best embraces and utilizes the natural resources that the ‘Natural State’ has to of-fer. Lyon’s outdoors program is a perfect example of this.”

What does the new chairman hope to accomplish in the next five years?

“The Board of Trustees is definitely going through a transition process,” Wilson said. “I believe that this fact, my age, and the folks my age that I interact with around Arkansas are some of the main reasons that I was asked to chair the Board. Along with increasing enrollment and increasing the profile of Lyon Col-lege throughout the U.S., one of my main goals is to assist the current Board of Trustees in assembling the next generation of trustees who will take Lyon College to the next level.”

The new board chairman’s hobbies include hunting, woodworking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

“I started playing the drums when I was around 12,” he said. “I got in my first band when I was 13. Since everyone comes to the drummer’s house for practice, there were always lots of other instruments lying around my room, and I decided to learn how to play all of them. I now play drums, guitar, bass, and piano. I want to learn the banjo next. No lessons on any of these; I play by ear.

“My band started writing all of its own songs when we were in the 10th grade (it was classified as “alter-native” when that meant something), and we were offered a real-deal record contract when we were in the 12th grade. Instead of taking the deal, we all went to different colleges. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we’d signed.”

Asked for a final comment, Wilson said, “I just want to re-emphasize how much of an honor for me it is to chair the Board of Trustees. I look forward to watch-ing Lyon College grow and prosper over the next five years and for many years to come.”



Of Mrs. Gunny Hermansen and Mr. Boyd Hermansen Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of The Reverend Basil Hicks Sr., ’40 Ms. Olivia Hicks

Of Mrs. Floy Hoke Ms. Linda Bledsoe Ms. Marsha Hire Mr. Charles Hoke Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Graham Holloway Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and Mr. Alan Queen

Of Mr. Lazlo Hollyfeld Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96, and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97

Of Mrs. Isabella Hubbard Ms. Renee Hubbard, ’72

Of Ms. Lydia Hutchison Mrs. Bettye Jones, ’47, and the late Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48

Of Mrs. Wanda (Burks) Johnston, ’55 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Arkansas Presbyterian Women Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Virginia (Porter) Kirk Mrs. Ginni (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63

Of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landers Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and Mr. James Whorton

Of Dr. Bart Lewis The Reverend Anna Bell and the Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00 Ms. Sarah Donaghy, ’99 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96 Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson

Of Mrs. Glenna Lindsey Ms. Johnnie Moore

Of Mr. John T. Logan Mrs. Gretchan Logan

Ms. Trudy Hall Ms. Elaine Jett and the Jett Family Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Henry Schwartz Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58

Of Mr. Otto Schwartz Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Eliza Lowrey Scott Ms. Margaret Martin

Of Mrs. Audrey (Martin) Seibert, ’48, and Mr. Daniel Seibert Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Ms. Mary Lou Shell, ’41 Ms. Ann Shell, ’42 Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43

Of Mr. Clay Sloan, Class of 1881 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Mr. Eugene Sloan, ’12 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Dorothy Solida Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09 Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11

Of Dr. Fitzhugh Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins

Of Mr. Jack Stephens Mrs. Sue Stephens

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Jennifer Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Garner

Of Mr. John Trimble V Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Ms. Tressie Cole Westmoreland Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Holly (Pierce) Williams, ’81 Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce

Of Mr. Charles Willmuth Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Bess (Millen) Wolf, ’30 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mr. James Barnett, ’47

Of Mrs. Betty (Hail) Massey, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Dr. Paul McCain Mrs. Paul McCain

Of Mr. Loyd McGaha Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Hope Metcalf, ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Henjum

Of Dr. Edward Mosley Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and Mr. Steve Case Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Mrs. Mary Mosley

Of The Reverend James Mosley Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54

Of Mr. Jeff Myers, ’70 Mrs. Karen Myers

Of Mr. Andrew J. Nelson II, ’69 Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale Anderson, ’69

Of Ms. Delois Nicholas Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Karen Norman Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Dr. Charles Oliver Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Mary Oquist Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Elmalee Parks Arkansas Presbyterian Women

Of The Reverend Limuel Parks Jr., ’51 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Alan Peterson Mrs. Hope Spragins

Of Mrs. Eunice Robbins and Dr. Joseph H. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Dr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Drs. Diane and Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Jerry Rutledge Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Lynn Schmidt, ’78 Adm. Robert Carius Central Arkansas Rose Society

Fall 2012 HR 13

Of Dr. Han Ong Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Ms. Hannah Pinegar, ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt

Of Mrs. Billie (Tripp) Porter, ’48 Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50

Of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rau Jr. Lt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75

Of Mrs. Kay Rush Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Ms. Tina Morrison

Of Ms. Charli Steed, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54** Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and Mr. Karl Lange

Of Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. Diane Tebbetts Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96

Of Mr. John Trimble Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Mrs. Jill Varner Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mr. Zachary Wallace, ’10 Ms. Patricia McClelland

Of Dr. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and Mr. David Blair Mrs. Gretchen Logan Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49

Of Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. Andrew West

Of Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mrs. Frances Williams

Of Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late Mrs. Peggye Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and Mr. Fred Wann, ’59

Of Mr. Dennis W. Wright, Dean of Students Mr. Darick Wright, ’83

Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Mr. Scott Mcleod

Of Mr. Virgil “Buddy” Butler, ’53 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mrs. Thelma (Smith) Case, ’35 Mr. Houston Case**

Of Ms. Joann McSpadden Davis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75

Of Ms. Janet Dean Mrs. Hope Spragins

Of Mr. Ben Dickens Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Jason Lawrence Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Black

Of Drs. Jane and Daniel Fagg Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75

Of Mrs. Betty Jo Perry Fallis, ’50 Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49

Of Mrs. Martha Bland Paisley Fast, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Domm Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fast Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Hot Springs Village Democratic Club Ms. Claudia Marsh

Of Ms. Andrea Joy Forrest Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert Forrest, ’97 Ms. Susan Jeffries

Of Mrs. Vicki Foster Ms. Erica Foster, ’04

Of Gramma Ruth Garner, ’39 Lauren and Kirsten Garner

Of Ms. Eula (Maxfield) Garrott, ’06 Ms. Mary Day

Of Mrs. Margaret Gerig Ms. Margaret Martin

Of Mr. Dick Hardie Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Mr. Jim Harkins, ’75 Mrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Ralph Hedden, ’50 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY

Of Mr. William Adair Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Alberta Marie Labus Alcorn Mr. Van Manning Jr.

Of Ms. Laneal Altom Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Amanda A. “Trudy” (Churchill) Ashby Mrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mr. Elvis Clark, ’62 Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry Cuccia, ’62 Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams, ’61, and Mr. Caral Williams Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller, ’60, and Dr. Norman Miller Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mr. Ed Jolly, ’62 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63, and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and Mr. Herman Killion, ’62 Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and Mrs. William Ligon Jr. Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mr. Clifford Tackett, ’60 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mr. James Balch, ’49 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Ferd Bellingrath Jr. Mr. Marion Burton

Of Ms. Carolyn (Maddox) Biderman, ’73 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Adrien Bouchard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown, ’67 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown

Of Ms. Isabelle Budy Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak

SEMESTER ABROAD GIVES LYON STUDENTS A NEW PERSPECTIVE

// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

Soule on Easter Island



have provided for Lyon through their estate—in their wills, as a beneficiary of a life insur-ance policy, or through a charitable gift annu-ity or life income remainder gift, the principal of which will pass to the College upon their deaths.

Alumni and friends of the College who wish to become members of The Brown Society may contact Mrs. Gina Garrett, Executive Direc-tor of Advancement. Any information pro-vided will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Dr. Anne Allen and Dr. Charles Allen, ’61Ms. Kathryn BeasleyMrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68Mrs. Janice ByarsDr. Martha (Heasley) Cox, ’38Dr. Jamie Deere, ’95Mr. Lawrence Derby Jr.Dr. Beverly EdwardsMrs. R. B. EllisMrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47Mrs. Lois FergusonMrs. Mary Sue HamiltonDr. Doin Hicks, ’53Mrs. Mary “Dale” HicksMrs. Beth (Pegg-Clark) Highsmith, ’54, and Mr. Sam HighsmithDr. Charles HokeDr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57Mrs. Joan (Creason) Jones, ’52, and Dr. Gary Jones, ’50Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Mr. Van Manning Jr.Mr. Thomas McGillMr. Sam McGillMrs. Delores Mitchell and Mr. Kenneth Mitchell, ’51Mrs. Peggy Mitchell-FerrisMr. and Mrs. Johnny MitchumMrs. Mary MosleyDr. and Mrs. Joseph MossMrs. Mary Lou OliverMrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath PughMr. Terry RenaudMrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William Rollinger, ’89Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson IIIMrs. Anne StewartMrs. Connie (McKay) Stillwell, ’79, and Dr. David Stillwell, ’79Mrs. Rachel Taylor, ’73, and Dr. Charles Taylor, ’38

Of Ms. Jennifer Grigg, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Gray Dellinger

Of Mrs. Clarinda Foote Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Dr. Sabash Galti Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Mrs. Nanette Garner Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Dr. Dorothy Landis Gray Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83

Of Mrs. Tami Hall Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Ms. Suzanne Harris, ’12 Ms. Mary Jane Gocio

Of Mr. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Taryn Duncan, ’91 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Ms. Chandra Huston Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07

Of Mrs. Maxine and the Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LaCroix Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry

Of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Glass Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Ms. Ann F. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman

Of Ms. Deanna Massey, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Mrs. Nicole (Johnson) Masterson, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Karen Moore Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr

Of Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Rosalie Mullane

Dr. and Mrs. Bill TranumDr. and Mrs. Dan WestMr. and Mrs. William WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR

Of the Arkansas College Class of 1978Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ballard Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean Barron

Of Ms. Janet Band and Mr. Warner Phillips Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Dr. Wesley Beal Ms. Mauzel Beal

Of Mr.Jimmy Bell Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Family of Jerry F. Rutledge

Of Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. Brent Bell

Of Mrs. Margaret Blyth Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger

Of Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82 Mr. Stephen Case

Of Mrs. Cassie Creighton Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Michele Howard

Of Dr. Ola Czerwinska Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska

Of Mrs. Norma (Black) Duke, ’55 Miss Ruth V. Horne Living Trust

Of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Erstine Ms. Emily Erstine, ’00

Of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garner Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Cindy Gillaspie Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs.Kay Hermansen-Pool Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Michele Howard Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

TWO LYON COLLEGE STUDENTS spent last semester studying abroad. Senior Jessica Soule traveled to Concepcion, Chile, and junior Joseph Jones studied in Rwanda in Africa.

SOULE, OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, studied at the Uni-versidad San Sebastian, which is located about six hours southwest of Chile’s capital city. Soule want-ed to study in a Spanish-speaking country to sup-plement her Spanish major. “I wanted somewhere in Latin America [rather than Spain] because it just seemed like more fun to me,” Soule said. She chose Chile specifically due to Concepcion’s political sci-ence classes.

Soule took a light load of three courses—History of the Chilean Republic II, Global Society, and Envi-ronmental Law—which gave her plenty of time to explore Chilean culture.

“My main goal was to experience and absorb all that I could of Concepcion and of Chile in general,” Soule said. “I was able to do just that.”

Concepcion’s environment appealed to Soule’s sense of adventure, since it is not a tourist city. Soule said she lived the life of a “foreigner in a completely new and alien city, country, culture, everything,” which allowed her to truly immerse herself in the culture of Concepcion. “Concepcion became my beloved ‘Conce,’ which I knew in and out, and I finally got the hang of all those ‘Chilenisms,’” she said.

Soule also traveled during her time in Concepcion; she visited some “really stellar locations” such as the Atacama Desert, Northern Patagonia, and Easter Is-land. She praised the opportunity for showing her how independent she can be; she “not only survived but thrived” in a culture completely foreign to her. She said she learned what she is capable of and how much inner strength she has.

“I fell in love with an entire country,” Soule said. “I can’t wait to go back.”

JOSEPH JONES, FROM NEWPORT, attended the Na-tional University of Rwanda in Butare, Rwanda, as well as Makerere University. He chose to study in Rwanda because his friend and fellow Lyon stu-

dent Canisius Mbarushimana peaked his interest in Rwandan culture.

Mbarushimana, originally from Rwanda, invited Jones to Rwanda Days 2011 in Chicago, where Jones fully realized “the culture and hospitality of [his] Rwandan friends.”

Immediately upon arriving in Rwanda, Jones’ host family accepted him into their lives. “[They] adopt-ed me, and from the beginning they included me in very intimate parts of their lives,” Jones said. They became like real family to him; he said the saddest part of the trip was saying goodbye to “Mama and Papa Nassira, my brother Ismael, my sister Nassira, and all of my neighbors.”

Jones’ coursework included Microfinance and Pov-erty Alleviation; History, Culture and the Arts; and Ecology and Sustainable Development. He also worked as an intern at Ishyo Arts Center in Kacyi-ru, Kigali, where he traveled around Rwanda to “see the realities of Rwanda rather than only read about them.” He also helped organize an anniversary par-ty for the Arts Center and conducted research and interviews with local artists for his research paper, “The Role of the Arts in Post-Genocide Rwanda.”

“The internship was a great opportunity for me to give back to Rwanda,” Jones said.

Living in Rwanda taught Jones the “erroneous” na-ture of the stereotypes placed on the Muslim com-munity. Jones detailed the kindness his host family exhibited, noting that “they showed more kindness to me than many Christians have.”

“I had an epiphany in Rwanda,” Jones said, “and that is that human beings fear what they do not un-derstand.”

Jones also found that Rwanda has escaped its “dark past.”

“The people of Rwanda are strong, and eighteen years after the atrocities, a new generation of en-lightened, purpose-driven Rwandese have emerged and are determined to build their beautiful country upon integrity and respect for one’s self and human-ity,” Jones said.

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Mrs. Pat Sugg and Mr. Thomas Sugg, ’53Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10Ms. Amanda SuttlesMrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen, ’04, and Mr. Russ Swearingen, ’04Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58Synod of the SunMrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura, ’93, and Mr. Adam SzuraMr. Michael TackettTami’s Hair StudioDr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate, ’97, and Dr. Christopher Tate, ’95Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tatem Sr.Ms. Barbara TaylorMrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56Ms. Jean TaylorMrs. Linda (Richardson), ’84, and Mr. James TaylorMr. and Mrs. Mark TaylorMr. and Mrs. Todd TaylorMrs. Terri Teague-Ross, ’99, and Mr. Jason RossMs. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07Mr. and Mrs. Floyd TemplinDr. and Mrs. Edward TenaceSir Cecil and Lady Jeanette TennantTerri B’sThe Course at Eagle MountainThe Full MoonThe Golf Course on Turkey MountainThe Grapevine HomeThe Home PlaceThe InteriorThe Italian GrillThe Spotted FinnMs. Mary Lee ThessenMr. Benjamin Thielemier, ’07Dr. Misty Thillen, ’76, and Mr. Michael WittMr. and Mrs. Joey ThomasMr. Michael Thomas, ’75Thompson’s JewelryThunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina Sales and ServiceMs. Stacy Tierney, ’04Mr. Andrew Todd, ’12Mr. and Mrs. John ToddMr. Edward Tolson, ’75Tommy HairfiguresMrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon, ’05, and Mr. Hilary ToonMr. A. C. Tortorich, ’12Ms. Cathy Ann Touhy

Mrs. Cynthia Whitton and Mr. George Whitton, ’74Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and Mr. James WhortonMs. Cheryl WigginsMr. and Mrs. Nathan WiggsMrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern, ’61, and Mr. Fred WilbernMrs. Alise Wilkinson and Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson, ’50Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets, ’68Ms. Deborah Willhite, ’74Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams, ’47Mr. Jon WilliamsMrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams, ’61, and Mr. Presley WilliamsMr. Corliss WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Rocky WillmuthMr. and Mrs. Kirk WilmesMr. and Mrs. James WilsonMr. Craig Wilson, ’00Mr. Dennis WoodMr. and Mrs. Scott WoodMs. Nadine WoodyardMr. and Mrs. Randall WorlowMrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington, ’67, and Dr. Cary Worthington, ’67Mr. Darick Wright, ’83Mr. and Mrs. Dennis WrightMrs. Betty Wright and Dr. John Wright, ’60Mr. and Mrs. William WunderMr. and Mrs. Henry WylieXI Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa EpsilonMs. Bess Maxfield Wellborn YatesMs. Elizabeth Wellborn YatesMrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young, ’96, and Mr. Brad Young, ’97Ms. Terri YoungMs. Linda Younger, ’80Youngs Produce, Inc.Ms. Paula ZagataMrs. Laura Zellmer and Mr. Jason Zellmer, ’03Mrs. Donita Zini and Mr. Brian Zini, ’94Mr. and Mrs. Scott Zuege

THE BROWN SOCIETYThe Brown Society, named in memory of Mr. W. C. Brown and his sister, Miss Jean Brown, both of Hot Springs, Arkansas, rec-ognizes and honors individuals who have re-membered Lyon College in their estate plan-ning. Members of the society are persons who have notified the College in writing that they

Tractor Supply Co.Mr. John Treat, ’91Tri-County Supply Company, IncMrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50True Value Building SuppliesTrumble’s, Inc.Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker, ’78, and Mr. Thomas Tucker, ’84Mr. and Mrs. Tom TuckerMrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill, ’82Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59Mr. Terry Turner, ’82U.S. Pizza CompanyUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockMrs. Talli (Powers) Vance, ’04, and Dr. Dustin Vance, ’03Mr. and Mrs. F. L. VaverkaMs. Erin Vickers, ’99Mrs. Sarah Wagster, ’86Mr. and Mrs. J. D. WalkerMr. Johnnie WalkerMr. and Mrs. Lary WalkerMr. and Mrs. John WalkerMr. Marcus “Jim” WallaceMrs. Ann Walmsley and Mr. Andrew Walmsley, ’96Mr. and Mrs. Jack WaltonMr. Harley Ward, ’03Mr. Jonathan Ward, ’10Mr. and Mrs. Walter WardMrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins, ’09, and Mr. Christopher Watkins, ’06Mrs. Lindsey Way and Mr. Philip Way, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WaymackMr. and Mrs. Arthur WeakleyMr. Don Webb, ’76Ms. Vicki WebbMrs. Jennifer WebsterMr. Jim WeisDr. and Mrs. Randall WellsMrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland, ’77, and Mr. Terry WestmorelandDr. Sarah Weston, ’91Mr. Gerald WestphelingMr. Jerry White, ’07White Goat, Little Rock, ARMs. Eleanor Whitehouse, ’68Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener, ’78, and Mr. Dennis Whitener, ’77Mr. and Mrs. Mike WhitmoreMr. and Mrs. Kim WhitsonMrs. Peggy Whitt and Mr. Danny Whitt, ’67

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Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves, ’86Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy ReynoldsMrs. Kathleen Reynolds and Mr. Joe Reynolds, ’71Ms. Robin ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. David RezabekDr. Ann Rhodes and Mr. Paul RhodesMrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson, ’98, and Mr. Kris Richardson, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Kevin RichmondMr. and Mrs. Scott RickerMrs. Joan RidgewayRiverfront SteakhouseRobert H. Carter, DDSMr. and Mrs. Joshua RobertsMr. Christopher Robertson, ’07Mrs. Amber Robinson and Mr. Scott Robinson, ’01Jeirein RobisonMrs. Virginia Rodgers and Mr. Joe Rodgers, ’58Dr. Monica RodriguezDr. and Mrs. Walter RoettgerMrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe, ’00, and Mr. Jeremy Roewe, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Dan RogersMrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers, ’67, and Mr. Frank Rogers, ’67Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William Rollinger, ’89Mrs. Mary Root and Dr. Paul Root, ’54Mr. and Mrs. Jerry RoseMr. and Mrs. S. RossDr. Julia Roulier and Dr. Scott RoulierMr. Tristan Rudd, ’04Mr. Kenneth RueterMr. and Mrs. Paul RushMr. and Mrs. Norm RussellMrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford, ’56, and Mr. Robert Rutherford, ’49Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan, ’97, and Mr. Robert RyanMr. Michael Ryan, ’76Sakura Japanese Steak HouseDr. Kelli Sanders and Mr. Chris SandersMrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy, ’07Mrs. Marjorie (Sells) Sarina, ’49, and Mr. Chester SarinaMs. Rachel Sauser, ’05Ms. Kim SavageMr. Mark Scanlan, ’99Mr. and Mrs. William SchatzleyMrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler, ’62, and Mr. Harvey SchefflerSchirmer Enterprises, Inc.

Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith, ’91, and Mr. Billy SmithMr. Lionel SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMr. Timothy SmithMr. and Mrs. John LemkeMr. and Mrs. Ed SmithsonMrs. Pat (Binder) Sneed, ’78, and Mr. Harold SneedMr. Matthew Snyder, ’06Mr. and Mrs. Mike SnyderSodexo Dining ServicesSonny Williams’ Steak RoomMr. and Mrs. James SouleMr. and Mrs. James Soule Jr.Southern BankSouthern Charm Gallery & GiftsMrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence, ’93, and Mr. Gregory SpenceMr. Jacob Sperry, ’09**Mrs. Frederic Spies Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Spiro SpiteriMr. and Mrs. Wallie SprickMr. Michael Springer, ’74Stage, Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Donald StanfordMr. and Mrs. Jay StanleyMrs. Isabel StantonMr. and Mrs. W. A. StantonMrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph, ’66Mr. and Mrs. David StatlerMr. and Mrs. Charles SteedMiss Ann Stephens, ’65Mrs. Jack StephensMs. Ann (Smith) Stephenson, ’78Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward, ’89, and Mr. Martin Steward, ’86Ms. Sherri StewartMr. and Mrs. Bruce StewartMrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and Mr. Kel LangeMrs. Kay SticeMs. Dara Stine, ’02Mr. Keith StipoMrs. Kathleen StockmanMr. John StokesMrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes, ’41Mr. Ryan StoryMr. and Mrs. Benjamin StroudMr. and Mrs. Robert Stroud Jr.Mr. Robert Stroud Sr., ’44Mr. and Mrs. Thomas StroutMrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker, ’00Sue’s Kitchen

Mr. and Mrs. Joel SchmidtMs. Kathryn SchuschkeSchwegman Office SupplyMr. and Mrs. Keith ScottMr. and Mrs. Ken ScottMs. Tonya ScrimshireMr. and Mrs. Roger ScroggsSears, Batesville, ARMrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sepanek Sr.Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs, ’84, and Mr. Michael SeversMr. and Mrs. Donald SextonMr. Greg SharpMrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61Mrs. Barbara Shaw and Mr. Larry Shaw, ’66Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw, ’66, and Mr. James ShawMr. Roger Shaw Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne SheddMs. Margaret Shell, ’43Mr. and Mrs. William ShellMr. and Mrs. Alan SheltonMr. Mark Shelton, ’88Shelton Sanitation, Inc.Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd, ’07, and Mr. Andrew Shepherd, ’05The Reverend Robert Shepperson, ’51Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman, ’70, and Mr. Leon ShipmanDr. and Mrs. Rodney ShowalterMr. and Mrs. David ShuttMr. Lucian Simmons Jr., ’84Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12Mrs. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson, ’87, and Mr. Mike SimpsonMrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson, ’76, and Mr. Kenneth Simpson, ’76Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner, ’05, and Mr. Harold Skinner, ’06Ms. Pam SkorusaMrs. Patty Slider and the Reverend Charles Slider, ’67Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr., ’00Mrs. Penny Sloan and Mr. Clay Sloan, ’81Mr. Larry Sloan, ’35Mr. Adam Smith, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Scott SmithMrs. Marla Smith and Dr. Clinton Smith, ’61Ms. Deborah Smith, ’72Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith, ’52, and Mr. Calvin Smith, ’51

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DR. SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM praises experience as the key to success. She brings plenty of it—more than 35 years of teaching experience—to Lyon College as a visiting assis-tant professor of education. Cunningham received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arkansas State Uni-versity in 1974. While studying at ASU, she worked at the Dr. John T. Gray Memorial School, where she worked with special education students. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in special education from Southeast Missouri State University, Cunningham began teaching special education at Booneville, Missouri. She moved to Houston, Texas, and taught special education classes at Aldine and Cypress-Fairbanks schools—while she studied at North Texas State University—be-fore returning to Booneville for two years. She received her master of education degree

from the University of Missouri. She was assistant principal for few years at Lewisville, Lanier High School, Gullet Elementary School, and Winn Elementary School, all in Texas. She became principal of Winn Elementary School in 1995—the same year she received her doctorate of educational administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lau-derdale, Florida. In 1999, she became principal of the newly opened Hermelinda Rodriguez Elementary School in Austin, where she served for 10 years. The school enrolled more than 950 students with low socio-economic status and had a mostly minority demographic. Under Cunningham’s tutelage, the school earned “recognized” status in 2001-02 and 2004-05, and achieved a “Gold” rating in reading and math.

Oliveira specializes in evolutionary biology, genetics, and ecology, although she has a secondary interest in principles of biology, cell biology, molecular biology, population and quantitative genetics, and phylogenetics. She taught three courses this past year at Concord University and has served as a guest lecturer and teaching assistant at the University of Arkansas.

DR. CASSIA OLIVEIRA has been appointed assistant professor of biology at Lyon College. Oliveira spent the past year working as a lecturer in biology and lab manager at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Prior to that, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska’s School of Biological Sciences and an National Science Foundation (NSF) postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas’s Depart-ment of Biological Sciences. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, where she worked as both an undergraduate researcher and a graduate research assistant. Following her master’s degree, Oliveira studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology. She worked as an National Science Foundation graduate research assistant during this time.

LYON HIRES NEW FACULTY, STAFF MEMBERS

MS. MORGAN PAGE is serving as a visiting assistant professor of art at Lyon this fall. Page received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and digital media from the University of Houston, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2008. Page has taught as an adjunct instructor at the Mitchell College, the University of Bridgeport, the University of New Haven, Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and most recently, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art in Old Lyme, Connecticut. She received the Paul Robeson Emerging Artist Award, the Adolf Konrad Art-ist-In-Residence Award (through the Newark Museum), and a Curricular Grant for her digital photography course at Mitchell College. She has exhibited her work and participated in performances at many places in-


Mr. and Mrs. Michael McQueenMs. Anna McSpaddenMr. Donald McSpadden, ’75The Reverend Nancy McSpaddenMrs. Dorothy McWeeny, ’62, and the Reverend William McWeeny, ’63Ms. Laura McWilliams, ’07Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and Mr. Gerald MeachamMs. Guillermina MeraMerchants & Planters BankMr. James Milburn, ’67Ms. Martha Miller, ’73Ms. Mary MillerMr. and Mrs. Carlin MillerMs. Joyce MillsMs. Susan MillsMr. and Mrs. Robert MinneyMrs. Fran Mitchum and Mr. Robert Mitchum, ’67Ms. Nicole MobleyMr. P. D. Moncrief Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jose MontesMs. Lisa MontgomeryMrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore, ’63, and Mr. Jackie MooreMr. and Mrs. Jackie Moore Jr.Mr. James MooreMs. Jeanie Stewart MooreMs. Johnnie MooreMr. and Mrs. Francisco MorenoMs. Martha Moreno, ’11Mr. Gary MorganMs. Tina MorrisonMrs. Anita Morse and Mr. David Morse, ’72Mrs. Virginia MoserMr. and Mrs. Michael MottMrs. Rosalie Mullane and Mr. George Mullane Jr., ’75Mr. and Mrs. P. K. MurphyMy Honey Bee PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Curtis MyersMiss Vickie Kay MynattNailsvilleMr. and Mrs. Michael NastMr. Charles NealMr. and Mrs. Don NealMr. Watson Neal, ’10Dr. and Mrs. Greg NeavilleMrs. Sue and the Reverend Richard NeellyMr. and Mrs. James NellMr. Herbert Nelson, ’64Ms. Denise Nemec, ’76Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nettles

Mr. Xander Verona PhiferMrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips, ’53, and Mr. R. B. PhillipsMrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips, ’77Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett, ’04, and Mr. Tanner Pickett, ’02Dr. and Mrs. Craig PickrenMrs. Carolyn Palmer PierceMs. Jeanette Piker, ’94Pizza HutDr. Joel PlaagMs. Sonya Platt, ’92Mr. and Mrs. Larry PoffMrs. Marie Polk and Mr. Douglas Polk, ’77Ms. Brenda PoppMrs. Laura (Killett) Porter, ’82, and Mr. Jeff PorterMr. and Mrs. George PouliotMrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell, ’94, and Dr. Jay Powell, ’94Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power, ’91, and Mr. Mark PowerMrs. Eupha Pratt and Mr. Edward Pratt, ’38Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt, ’98, and Mr. Joseph PrattPremiere TansPresbyterian Church of Bull Shoals, ARPresbyterian Women of Hot Springs, ARPresbyterian Women of Hot Springs Village, ARPresbyterian Women of Lake Charles, LAPresbyterian Women of Marianna, ARMs. Morgan Presley, ’06Mr. John PruettMs. Natalie Pruitt, ’99Mr. David Pryde, ’14Mr. Brandon Qualls, ’07Mr. and Mrs. David RaeMrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston, ’03, and Mr. Jason RalstonRamadaMs. Tami RameyMr. and Mrs. Michael RamseyMr. and Mrs. William RamseyMr. and Mrs. Mike RawlingsMrs. Kathryn Ray and Mr. Bill Ray, ’66Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray, ’42Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray, ’01, and Mr. David RayMr. Donald RayMr. Glenn ReedRefuge Call CompanyMr. August Reichenbach, ’90Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renn

Mr. and Mrs. William NevilsNew Vision GraphicsMr. and Mrs. Christopher NewellMr. and Mrs. Thomas Newsom Jr.Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton, ’63Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel, ’97, and Mr. Bradley Nikkel, ’96Mr. Thomas Nixon, ’77The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton, ’72, and Mr. David NortonN-Sta-SmileMs. Bridget Nutt, ’10Olde Country Picture FramersOllie’s Gift ShopMrs. Mary (Morris) Olson, ’76, and Mr. Michael OlsonMr. and Mrs. Bill OlsonMr. and Mrs. John OlwellMr. and Mrs. Clem OnukwubeMrs. Virginia Orick and Mr. Stephen Orick, ’76Mr. and Mrs. Terry OrmanMrs. Cathy (Bland) Orr, ’03, and Mr. Andrew Orr, ’03Mr. Clayton OrrMr. and Mrs. Thomas OrtonMrs. Laurie Ouber and MSGt. Billy OuberMr. Erick Oyemaja, ’12Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker, ’75, and Mr. David Parker, ’74Mrs. Anna ParksMs. Marcia ParmanMr. and Mrs. W. L. ParmanMr. Thomas ParmanMs. Kathleen Parnell, ’68Mrs. Sharmilee Patel and Mr. Dharmesh Patel, ’92Payless Shoe SourceMrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton, ’98, and Mr. Brian PaytonPeabody HotelMrs. Donna Pectol and Mr. Ernie Pectol, ’73Dr. and Mrs. John PeekMrs. Jackie Pelham and Mr. Daniel Pelham, ’99V. PeresMrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey, ’77Mr. and Mrs. Robert PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Roger PerryPetals & Plants Florist and GiftsMr. Ryan PettyPF Chang’s China BistroMrs. Ruby Pfitzner and Mr. Edward Piftzner II, ’79

DR. CHRISTEN STROLLO is the visiting assistant professor of chemistry. She received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Riverside in June. Strollo also earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Strollo was a teaching assistant at UC Riverside throughout her time at the university. She is interested in analytical, atmospheric, environmental, and physical chemis-try. She has developed those interests through laboratory work in mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance. She received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award in 2007, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship from the University of California in 2006, and second place in the Analytical Division at the 70th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Con-vention, held at Ursinus College. She received the NSF Research Fellowship from the University of Michigan in 2005 and the Summer Research Grant from Muhlenberg College in 2003.

MS. DEBRA HOLMES has joined the Academic Services staff as a theatre technician. She has worked behind the scenes on more than 20 theatrical productions over the past 10 years. Holmes received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2005, and three years later, she earned a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her teaching experience includes being an adjunct instructor at the College of the Albemarle and adjunct instructor and technical director at Randolph College. She has served as a guest lecturer on set design and makeup at the University of North Caroli-na, Weaver Academy, Randolph College, and the College of the Albemarle. She has worked in all aspects of the theatre, including lighting and sound, proper-ties, puppetry, costumes, and scenery. She will teach two theatre courses at Lyon this fall as well as work on theatre productions.

MS. KAREN GRAHAM is stepping in as Lyon’s new choral director this fall. She also will direct the Batesville Community Choir. Graham received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2003, where she also earned a master’s degree in music (vocal performance) nine years later. In this time, Graham frequently performed, gave recitals, and coached others on their performances. She was the State NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) winner in 2012 and won Outstanding Opera Student in 2011. She was a member of UCA Choir, Chamber Choir, UCA Opera, and University Singers. She taught voice at the Community School in Conway. While earning her master’s degree, she was a graduate assistant for the voice faculty, where she taught classroom voice. Graham has experience teaching vocal technique to students at various stages of developments as well as years of experience directing choirs from junior high through college level.

cluding the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey, Diverse Works in Houston, Texas, Negative Space in Hous-ton, the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, N.J., and South Street Seaport Center for the Arts in New York City. Page specializes in photography and web design. She works in digital and analog photography including small, medium, and large format camera systems.

MS. BRANDI KROLL of Mountain Home has been hired as the new transfer and international student coordinator. Kroll is a 2012 Lyon graduate.

MR. TRENT WEEKS of Batesville has been hired as an enrollment services representative at the college. Weeks, a 2012 graduate of Lyon College, will cover Missouri and parts of northwest Arkansas.



Dr. Ying Hutton and Dr. Stuart HuttonImpulse Clothing StoreIndependence County Abstract Co., Inc.Ivory OwlMrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson, ’64Mr. and Mrs. John JacobsMs. Joan JacobsMr. and Mrs. John H. JacobsMrs. Julie Jefferson and Mr. Lawrence Jefferson, ’89Ms. Margaret JeffreyMs. Susan JeffriesJen Farms Inc.Ms. Janice JensenJEO Enterprises, LLCMs. Elaine Jett and the Jett FamilyMr. and Mrs. Chris JohnsonMs. Barbara JohnsonMs. Crystal JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Doyle JohnsonMr. Kurt JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Tommy JohnsonMr. and Mrs. William JohnstonMr. Ed Jolly, ’62Jonathan R. Friedland, P.A.Mr. and Mrs. Philip JonesMr. and Mrs. Charles JonesThe Reverend Lance Jones, ’69Ms. Jennifer JonesMs. Jessica Jones, ’12Mr. Lane Jones, ’02Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan, ’76Josie’s at the LockhouseMr. and Mrs. Willie JunkinJust Chillin’ Frozen YogurtMr. Robert Kaloghirou, ’06Mrs. Jill Kamps and Mr. David Kamps, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Norman KaneKappa Kappa Alpha Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Wayne KaufmanKC ElectricMr. Louis KealerMrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley, ’49, and Mr. Henry KelleyMrs. Lisa (Richmond) Kelly, ’92, and Mr. Corey Kelly, ’91Mr. Joshua KempMrs. Crystal Ann (Brown), ’91, and Mr. Michael Kemp, ’88Mr. and Mrs. Joe KennedyMr. and Mrs. Bud KerrDr. and Mrs. Dean KerrMr. Charles Ketz, ’65Mrs. Carrie (Beyerle) Kilgore, ’04

Ms. Carol LongMrs. Mary Lonsdale and Mr. Jim Lonsdale, ’66Mrs. Rose Love and Mr. Jim Love, ’50Mr. Lance LovellMr. and Mrs. Travis LoydMrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon, ’00, and Mr. Houston Lyon, ’99Mrs. Barbara Macdonald and Mr. Duncan Macdonald, ’68Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonaldMr. Noel Mace, ’93Mr. and Mrs. Phillip MacyMain Street GymMrs. Emily (Roberts) Malin, ’93, and Mr. Steve MalinMrs. Anita Malone and Mr. Alvin Malone, ’96Ms. Becky ManascoMr. and Mrs. Wes MardenMs. Kathleen Markey, ’79Ms. Claudia MarshMs. Kimberly MarshallMarshall Dry Goods Co.Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Martin Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry MartinMrs. Kathy Masculli and Mr. Sam Masculli, ’72Mr. Charles Massey, ’51Mrs. Sherry (Wilburn) Matthews, ’93, and Mr. Jeral MatthewsMrs. Lucille Matthews and Mr. William Matthews, ’50Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune, ’75, and Mr. Arthur Maune, ’75Mazzio’s PizzaMrs. Paul McCainDr. and Mrs. Ronald McCannDr. John McClay, ’70Ms. Patricia McClellandThe Reverend Betty McCollum and Dr. James McCollumMrs. Suzanne (Winford) McCracken, ’05Mr. and Mrs. James McGarrityMr. and Mrs. James McGeheeMr. and Mrs. Mike McGuirkMrs. Latisha McLaurin and Mr. Patrick McLaurin, ’05Mrs. Gloria McLeodMr. David McMahon, ’65Mr. and Mrs. Brett McMillonMs. Lorraine McMillonDr. and Mrs. Alan McNameeMr. and Mrs. Eugene McNatt

Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and Mr. Herman Killion, ’62Mrs. Leota Kimbrough and the Reverend Billy Kimbrough, ’60Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes, ’03, and Mr. Nicholas Kimes, ’02Mr. and Mrs. Philip KingMr. and Mrs. Terry KingMr. Terrell King, ’00Ms. Terrianne KingsburyMr. Joe KleineMr. Misha Kouliavtsev, ’98Mr. Matthew Kramer, ’06Kyler Enterprises, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Victor LabenskeMs. Nelda LaffitteMrs. Lori (Carter) Laman, ’99, and Mr. O. J. LamanMr. and Mrs. Ross LandMs. Sherry Landers, ’12Mrs. Ashley Lane and Mr. Joshua Lane, ’99Mr. and Mrs. William LaneDr. Sandra Lang and Dr. James Lang, ’61Ms. Jessica Lange, ’11Dr. George LankfordMs. Connie LappMrs. Connye (Barker) Larson, ’68, and Mr. Leonard Larson, ’67Mrs. Mary Lassiter and Mr. William Lassiter, ’02Mr. and Mrs. Larry LathamMrs. Ann Lawrence, ’61Ms. Carolyn Lawrence, ’63Mr. Larry Lawson, ’75Ms. Susan Leach, ’99Mrs. Burnis LeavensMrs. Catherine (Seal), ’90, and Mr. Terry LeeLefler’s FashionMr. Berry LemkeMrs. Lois Levesque and Mr. Rodney Levesque, ’87Mr. and Mrs. Guy LewisMrs. Caroline Lewis and Mr. Stephen Lewis, ’00G. L. LieblongMrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and Mr. William Ligon Jr.Lillard Melton Joint VentureMr. Paul LinkMrs. Beth (Tucker) Little, ’83Mr. and Mrs. Royce LoBiancoMrs. Emily Lockard and Mr. Phillip Lockard, ’62Mr. Adam Long, ’06


THE REVEREND STUART HIGGINBOTHAM graduated from Lyon College with a biology degree, and a few years later he acquired a parish. Needless to say, Higginbotham did not take the orthodox route after graduation.

“If you would have asked me my senior year if I would end up being an Episcopal priest, I would’ve laughed,” Higginbotham said, noting that his degree did not lead him to his current occupation at all.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 2001, Higginbotham attended Columbia Theological

Seminary in Georgia. There, he “delved deeply into theological studies only to find out I was not Presbyterian.” Higginbotham found himself questioning his future after this “odd” realization.

“There was a part of me that was rising to the surface, an awareness, and I felt strongly led to explore life and ministry within the Episcopal Church,” Higginbotham said of his eventual epiphany.

He finished his masters of divinity degree and then worked for two years as a hospice chaplain while completing the vocational discernment process for

2001 ALUM GOES FROM BIOLOGY TO THEOLOGY// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

Flying FishFlying SaucerMr. and Mrs. Michael FooteMr. and Mrs. Robert Ford Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Keith ForsythDr. and Mrs. Richard ForsytheMs. Erica Foster, ’04Fred’s Fish HouseMr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman, ’55Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman, ’58, and Mr. Howard FriedmanFriends of the Lyon College Mabee-Simpson LibraryMr. Tim FulksMs. Elizabeth Fuller, ’12Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron, ’01, and Mr. Russ FurcronMs. Elizabeth Gabbard, ’03Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines, ’97, and Mr. Trey Gaines, ’97Ms. Jennifer Gallant, ’84Ms. Lisa GannMr. and Mrs. Louis GarnerMr. and Mrs. Tommy GarnerMrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GartinMrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood, ’80, and Mr. Nelson GatewoodMr. and Mrs. Brandon GayGearhead OutfittersDr. and Mrs. Barry GehmMrs. Mary Lou Gennings and Mr. Mike Gennings, ’64Mr. Edward GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Christopher GiacomaroMr. Lloyd Gill, ’66Gillam FarmsMrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams, ’61, and Mr. Caral WilliamsGillihan’s Body Shop, Inc.Mrs. Tammy (Friel) Gillmore, ’89, and Mr. John GillmoreMrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson, ’99, and Mr. Chase Gipson, ’96Mrs. Leslie (Bragg) Gitz, ’05, and Dr. Bradley GitzMr. and Mrs. Jamie GlascockMrs. Bonnie Glatzer and Mr. Harvey Glatzer, ’67Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin, ’84, and Mr. Reid GlavinGlaxoSmithKline FoundationGlenMarc, Inc.

Mrs. Polly Sue (Ross) Hayes, ’66, and Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr., ’67Ms. Anita HelmsMr. Johnny Henderson, ’73Mr. Larry HendersonMrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix, ’65, and Mr. Allen HendrixMr. and Mrs. Morrie HenjumMrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley, ’60Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry, ’03, and CW3 Joseph HenryMs. Virginia (Southerland) Henry, ’52Heritage HouseMrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess, ’61, and Dr. Robert Hess, ’60Mr. Don Heuer, ’50Heuer’s Family ShoesDr. Stephen HicksHighland Twin CinemaMrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller, ’60, and Dr. Norman MillerMrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill, ’53Mr. and Mrs. Hollis HillMs. Whitney Hill, ’12Mrs. Kimberly Hinds-Brush and Mr. Randy BrushMr. Tracy Hissong, ’11Mr. and Mrs. Tracy HollandMr. and Mrs. Randy HolmesMr. Justin Holt, ’05Home DepotMrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper, ’97Hot Springs Village Democratic ClubMr. and Mrs. Edward HouseMr. and Mrs. Howard HouseHouse of Flowers & GiftsMr. Kerr HoustonMr. Michael HoustonMr. and Mrs. Shane HowardMr. and Mrs. James HoytMs. Renee Hubbard, ’72Mr. and Mrs. Clay HuddlestonMs. Velva HuddlestonMrs. Elizabeth (Niemeyer) Hudgens, ’12, and Mr. Tyler Hudgens, ’12Mrs. Louisa Hudson and Mr. Ronnie Hudson, ’85Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter, ’03, and Dr. Ryan Hueter, ’03Mr. Alex Huffman, ’08Mr. Scott Huffman, ’97Mr. and Mrs. Bruce HuntDr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter, ’97, and Mr. Laddie Hunter, ’97

Ms. Mary Jane GocioMrs. Cheryl (Armstrong) Goetz, ’85, and Mr. Roy Goetz, ’85Mr. Heriberto GonzalezGood Earth PotteryMrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson, ’45Ms. Anne GossettMr. and Mrs. Clay GossettMrs. Nadine (Sullinger) Grady, ’07, and Mr. Christopher GradyDr. and Mrs. Ralph GrahamMrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75Ms. Gwendolyn Green, ’95Mr. Ramon GreenMr. and Mrs. Darin GregoryMr. Justin GregoryMr. and Mrs. Douglas GribinMrs. Jennifer (Presley) Griffin, ’96, and Dr. Bradley GriffinDr. and Mrs. John GriffithMrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham, ’76, and Mr. Nick GrishamMr. Tyler Grisham, ’92Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman, ’67Mrs. Ann Hale and the Reverend Peter Hale, ’61Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall, ’48Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery HallMr. and Mrs. Howard HallMs. Trudy HallMrs. Beth (Zehms) Hallowell, ’92, and Mr. Mark HallowellMr. James Hamilton, ’80Mrs. Mary Sue HamiltonMr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr., ’70Hampton Inn & Suites, Little Rock— DowntownMrs. Missy Hancock and the Reverend Steve HancockMrs. Erica and Mr. Joshua Hanson, ’99Mrs. Vikita Hardwrick and Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr., ’79Hardy’s Spring River LodgeMrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable John Harkey, ’57Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris, ’97, and Mr. Rodney HarrisMs. Sharon HarrisMr. and Mrs. Thomas HartwellMs. Sarah Harvey, ’06Mrs. Haley (Skinner) Hawkins, ’07, and Mr. Curt Hawkins, ’06Mr. and Mrs. John HayesMr. Scott Hayes, ’96

the Episcopal Church of Atlanta. After that, he was sent to the School of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South, where he received a diploma in Anglican Studies. “I was Anglican!” Higginbotham said.

Higginbotham was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church on June 29, 2008, and he began his first cure (spiritual charge) at St. Benedict’s parish in Smyrna, Georgia, where he is now entering his fifth year of ministry.

St. Benedict’s, a new church development when Higginbotham started working there, has grown from 150 parishioners to 820 under four years of Higginbotham’s guidance. Higginbotham said that he focuses on “ways to welcome newcomers and seekers into the tradition of the Episcopal Church, encouraging them to explore a life-long practice of their faith.” The ministry, according to Higginbotham, has a focus on spiritual formation, membership integration, and pastoral care.

“It is very enriching work,” Higginbotham said. He has increased his focus on becoming a contemplative leader during his time at St. Benedict’s, often asking himself, “what it means to integrate contemplative aspects of prayer and meditation into the ‘everyday’ life of parish ministry.”

Higginbotham has great appreciation for Buddhism, and he has spent his time at St. Benedict’s considering new spaces for interfaith dialogue as well as exploring “the richness” he finds in grounding his leadership in the practice of prayer and discernment.

Along with his responsibilities at St. Benedict’s, Higginbotham has developed the Obedire Project, which is a “contemplatively oriented curriculum that encourages the life-long practice of faith.”

Through the project, Higginbotham hopes to promote listening within his parish. “It really is amazing what happens when we listen to people instead of telling them what we think they should know about being a member of the church,” Higginbotham noted.

He also chairs the Commission on Spiritual Growth in the Diocese of Atlanta, where he works with a team of clergy and lay people who offer retreats and workshops throughout the diocese.

Spiritual leadership aside, Higginbotham dedicates much of his time to his family—wife Lisa, and daughter Evelyn Clare, 51/2. Higginbotham met Lisa

(Stiles), ’02, who teaches fourth grade at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, at Lyon College. The two became good friends, and today they have been married for over nine years. “My life is very focused on being a father, husband, and priest,” Higginbotham said, noting that he strives to lead a very balanced life.

With his demands at St. Benedict’s and other spiritual endeavors, Higginbotham treasures the time he spends with his family. He finds himself drawn away for feast days or meetings. “We hold our Saturdays sacrosanct,” he said.

When he looks back on his time at Lyon, Higginbotham recalls being told of the difference between “learning about something” and “learning how to think,” which he believes a liberal arts college fosters. “Lyon helped teach me how to think, how to be aware, how to analyze,” Higginbotham said, “I learned to study the genome of goldfish, isolating specific growth hormones. But I also learned how to become disciplined in my own studies.”

He also noted that despite his science major, he filled in his schedule with classes he wanted to explore, such as religion and philosophy classes. “At this point in my life, I think God was winking at me,” Higginbotham said.

He views his degree in “the study of life” as a second sphere that allows him to appreciate the complexity of life. From his time at Lyon, Higginbotham has come to the conclusion that college students should be mindful of their extracurricular activities and the classes they take for the sake of taking them.

“Your vocation just might lie there!” he said.

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Mr. Mark Cartwright, ’03Mr. Houston Case**Mr. Clarence Cash Jr., ’65Mr. and Mrs. Mike CashMr. and Mrs. Rusty CastlemanMs. Katee Castleman, ’09Cato’s FashionsCentral Arkansas Rose SocietyMr. and Mrs. Rick CesarskiMr. David ChagnonCharles’ Lil Shop of CoffeeCherokee Village Suburban GolfMr. and Mrs. Paul CherryChimney Rock Cattle Co.Dr. and Mrs. Roger ChisholmMrs. Georgia ChismMrs. Lonnie Chow and Dr. Chun-Wai Chow, ’51Ms. Julie Church, ’04Churchman Building CenterMr. Elvis Clark, ’62Dr. Michael ClarkMs. Jeanette ClarkeMrs. Brenda (Bearden) Clayton, ’90, and Mr. James Clayton, ’94Mrs. Joe Clement Jr.Mrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle ClementsMr. Flint Clouse, ’97Mr. E. L. Cochran Jr.Mrs. Lucille CochranMr. and Mrs. James CoeMr. Robert CoeMr. and Mrs. Jared ColemanMr. and Mrs. Mick ColemanMr. and Mrs. Rodney ColemanMs. Peggy ColemanColeman Heat Treating Inc.Colton’s Steak House & GrillComfort SuitesMrs. Georganne (Frazier) Cornish, ’04, and Mr. Ian CornishCommercial BuildersMr. and Mrs. Andres ContrerasMs. Marjorie CookMr. Robert CookMrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop, ’71, and Mr. William Coop, ’56Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper, ’77, and Mr. Paul CooperMs. Heather Copeland, ’05Mr. and Mrs. Jason CornelisonDr. Michael CountsCourtyard by Marriott: Little Rock Downtown

Dream HouseMrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill, ’56, and Mr. Glen DriskillMr. Nathaniel Duncan, ’10Mrs. Taryn (Hill) Duncan, ’91, and Mr. Tommy DuncanMr. Logan Dungan, ’93Mrs. Dedra (Rutledge) DuPree, ’81, and Mr. Joe DuPreeMrs. Elaine (Adams) Dupree, ’86, and Mr. Robert DupreeDuty and DutyMs. Daisy Dyer, ’97Mrs. Laura Earley and Mr. Jason Earley, ’99Mr. Eddie EdmonsonEdwin Watts GolfDr. Thomas Ekman, ’78El Acapulco Mexican RestaurantElizabeth’s RestaurantMrs. Belva ElliottMr. and Mrs. John Ellis IIMr. and Mrs. Nathan EllisThe Honorable and Mrs. Rick ElumbaughMr. Jason Ennis, ’99Mrs. Oana Ennis and Mr. Michael Ennis, ’02Equipment Haulers, Inc.Mr. Raymond ErbyMs. Emily Erstine, ’00Mrs. Marie (Carpenter) Erwin, ’42Mrs. Brenda Estes and Mr. Lowell Estes Jr., ’71Mr. and Mrs. B. G. EvansDr Suzanne Evans and Dr. Brian Evans, ’97Mr. John EvansDr. Gloria EversonMr. Donald Farrar Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne FastMr. Stanley Fast, ’50, and the late Martha Fast, ’47Mr. Scott Faulkner, ’89Feathers & GunpowderMrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig, ’70, and Mr. Frederick Fennig, ’69Mr. and Mrs. Randy FesmireMr. Jimmie Fields, ’63Mr. and Mrs. Phillip FinchMr. Ollie FinchamMr. and Mrs. Timothy FinchamMr. and Mrs. Robert FitzgeraldMr. Kevin Flinn, ’03Mr. and Mrs. Tim FlowersMs. Nicole FloydMrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd, ’60, and Mr. R. B. Floyd

Mr. and Mrs. Artie CousinsCowboy’s BarbecueMr. and Mrs. Lelan CoxMr. Gerald CrawfordMrs. Terri (Pellow) Crawford, ’91, and Mr. Gene Crawford II, ’85Ms. Valerie CrawfordMrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton, ’80Mr. Brad CrockettMrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow, ’56, and Mr. Leon CrowMr. Jack Crump, ’63Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry Cuccia, ’62Ms. Betty CulverCutter’s CornerMr. and Mrs. Mike DaileyDaily GrindMs. Jennifer DanielDarling’s Fine ThingsDarrell’s Foreign Car RepairMr. James Davenport, ’04Dr. Andy DavidsonMrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord Davidson, ’95Ms. Diane DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Henry DavisMr. and Mrs. Duane DavisMr. Richard Davis, ’68Mr. Steve DavisonMrs. Monica (Day) Didion, ’11Daylight DonutsDr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell, ’57Mr. Judson Deere, ’10Mr. Ronald DeFriesMr. and Mrs. Gray DellingerMrs. Ashley Dellinger and Mr. Matthew Dellinger, ’95Mr. and Mrs. John DempseyMs. Sharon DesjardinsMs. Rhonda Didion-JurgensMr. Andrew Dixon, ’03Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins, ’60, and Mr. John DobbinsMr. and Mrs. Terry DommMs. Sarah Donaghy, ’99Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom, ’52, and the Reverend Robert Doom, ’52Downhome Country KitchenMrs. Michelle Downing and Mr. Rodney Downing, ’95Ms. K. Burnette DoyleMr. Danny DozierMrs. Vonda (Wright) Dozier, ’92, and Mr. Tony Dozier

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Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale Anderson, ’69Mr. and Mrs. James AndersonMrs. Christina Andrews and Mr. James Andrews, ’75Anytime FitnessArkansas Presbyterian WomenMr. and Mrs. Miguel ArmenterosMr. and Mrs. Blair ArnoldAsh Flat Tire & LubeMrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62Mrs. LaGina (Swetnam) Austin, ’94, and Dr. Brad Austin, ’94Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin, ’62Mr. and Mrs. Donald AustinMrs. Timple Avant and Dr. Freddie Avant, ’80B. F. Smith & Son SaddleryMr. Frank BabbBail Bond Financing, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. H. D. BaileyMrs. Karen (Day) Bailey, ’85, and Mr. Kenneth BaileyMs. Jessica Baker, ’97Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61Ms. Rosemary BakerMr. and Mrs. William BakewellMrs. Ann Balch and Dr. James Balch Jr., ’64Mrs. Mary Ball, ’94, and Mr. Harold BallMr. and Mrs. Jessie BallardMrs. Andrea (Reeves) Baltes, ’93, and Mr. Chris BaltesMs. Teah Barham, ’12Mrs. Joanna (Faith) Barker, ’94, and Mr. Butch BarkerDr. Danielle (Temple) Barker, ’03, and Mr. Brett BarkerMr. Thomas BarkerDr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow, ’63, and Mr. Ralph BarlowMs. Elaine BarlowMr. Melvin BarnesBarr Memorial Presbyterian ChuchMr. Sam BarrettMs. Josephine (Wilson) Barry, ’74Mrs. Zelpha Bates and Mr. John Bates, ’55Batesville Therapy Clinic, IncMr. and Mrs. Richard BateyMr. and Mrs. Jack BatsonMr. Joshua Baugh, ’01Mr. and Mrs. Deaun BaxterBeach Club BBQMr. and Mrs. Dewayne BeachamMr. and Mrs. Verlan Beacham

Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce, ’99, and Mr. Jon BoyceMs. Madeline Boyd, ’12Mr. and Mrs. Lanny BrackettMrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford, ’97, and Mr. Allen BradfordMrs. Georganna Bradley and Mr. Edward Bradley, ’72Bradley S. Griffin, D.D.S.Brandon Qualls Insurance AgencyBrenda’s Flowers and GiftsMs. Jessica Brents, ’09Mrs. Maxine Bridges and Mr. Marvin Bridges, ’54Mrs. Freda Briscoe, ’75Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater, ’73Mrs. Mandy Brock and Mr. Edward Brock, ’00Mrs. Sandra Brock, ’82Mrs. Tammy (Tate) Brock, ’94, and Mr. Harold BrockMrs. Armilda BrodieMrs. Susan Brown and Mr. Ben Brown, ’76Ms. Casey Brown, ’99Mrs. Dorothy BrownDr. Lawrence Brown Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy BrownMr. Robert Bruina, ’68Bryant’s Pharmacy and Health Care CenterMrs. Melanie (Morrison) Buchanan, ’05, and Mr. Matthew Buchanan, ’05Mr. and Mrs. Keith BuckalewMrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch, ’57Mr. G. M. Burkland, ’73Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks, ’53, and Dr. Arvil Burks, ’53Mrs. Anne Butcher, ’00, and Mr. Charles ButcherMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey ButlerDr. Traci (Jenkins) Buxton, ’93Mrs. Phylis Byrd, ’86, and Mr. James ByrdMrs. Brenda Cable and Mr. Jeffery Cable, ’97Mr. and Mrs. Randal CaldwellMr. and Mrs. James CallahanDr. and Mrs. Claud CameronMr. and Mrs. Michael CampbellCamp’s Medical Pharmacy, Inc.Ms. Mary Canady, ’65Mr. Kenneth CannadyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth CannadyMr. and Mrs. Kevin CanoleMr. Philip Cargill, ’77Carlee’s Crown ShopCarmike Cinemas, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carter

Ms. Mauzel BealMr. and Mrs. Clinton BeardMrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard, ’81, and Mr. Wayne Beard Jr.Dr. John Bearden, ’49Dr. Verona Brown and Mr. Gary BebowDr. Floyd BeckfordMrs. Holly (Collins) Beckwith, ’05, and Mr. Clay BeckwithMr. Brent BellThe Reverend Anna Bell and the Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy BelvinMr. Blake Belvin, ’12Ben Brown, Inc.Ms. Kendrea Benjamin, ’00Mr. and Mrs. John BennettDr. Robert BennettMs. Judith Benson, ’66Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba, ’01, and Mr. Bob BernabaMrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68Mrs. Sue Berry and Dr. Clyde Berry, ’53Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice, ’54Biggers’ Bluff Bed and BreakfastDr. and Mrs. John “Pat” BlackMr. and Mrs. Richard BlackMs. Judith Blackwell, ’05Mrs. Emma Lea (Slaten) Blackwood, ’45Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92Mrs. Carol (Misner), ’74, and Dr. Veryl Board, ’74Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BoardmanBodyFitMrs. Sarah (Yeager) Boelhouwer, ’96, and Mr. Eric BoelhouwerMr. and Mrs. Lance BogoslavskyBo-Kay Florist & GiftsMr. and Mrs. Larry BolingMrs. Shannon (Alexander) Boling, ’07, and Mr. John Boling, ’07Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone, ’58Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy, ’01, and Mr. Stefan Booy, ’99Dr. Catherine Bordeau and Mr. Hira HerringtonMr. and Mrs. Christopher BoushelleMs. Deletta BoutwellMr. Marcus BowersBox and TurtleBoxhound Marina Resort and RV Park

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Bad Boy, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert BakerBarbara Jean Ltd.Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean BarronMrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham, ’67Batesville Surgery & CT ImagingMrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and Mr. Michael Beary, ’79Dr. Martha BeckMs. Connie BoysterMrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum, ’82Mr. Russell Branscum, ’77Dr. and Mrs. Paul BubeMr. Marion BurtonMrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell, ’75, and Mr. David Campbell, ’75Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and Mr. Steve CaseMr. Michael ClineMr. Chris ColbathDr. and Mrs. Samuel CookeCosmetic Surgery CenterMr. and Mrs. Dean CovingtonMrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig, ’49, and Dr. Robert Craig, ’45Ms. Kimberly Crosby, ’92Crown Point ResortDr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena CzerwinskaDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Little RockMr. and Mrs. John DurantMs. Adele FendleyFerneauMr. Jason Finney, ’92Flowers Baking CompanyMr. Thurman Ford Jr., ’56Dr. and Mrs. Kurt GraftonMrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin, ’03, and Dr. Rodney Griffin, ’96Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley, ’52Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden, ’47, and Mr. Donald Hedden, ’50Ms. Jill Hedler, ’12Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard, ’64, and Mr. Edward Hibbard, ’62Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78Highland Family DentistryMr. and Mrs. Marvin HintonMs. Jessie Hurt, ’11Mr. and Mrs. Donald HyattJ. T. Skinner, Attorney at LawJamestown Investment, Inc.Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC

Swank of Jonesboro, ARMr. Clifford Tackett, ’60Tate’s Bluff Presbyterian ChurchMrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60The Capital HotelMrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault, ’66, and Mr. Felix ThibaultVillage Shoe ShopMr. Melvin Vines, ’64Vines Cabinet ShopMrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann, ’85, and Mr. Christian Von HoffmannMrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and Mr. Fred Wann, ’59Mr. and Mrs. Michael WeeksMrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp, ’92, and Mr. Roger Weitkamp, ’91Mr. Andrew WestWhite River Diagnostic Clinic, P.L.C.White River DistributorsMs. Kathy Whittenton, ’75Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62Woodlands Presbyterian ChurchWRD Entertainment Inc.Wright County Land Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman

SUSTAINERSSustainers are individuals and organizations who contribute up to $249 annually to Lyon College.

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua AbbottAcadiaMrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair, ’83, and Mr. Bill AdairAdams & Cooper Plumbing Co., Inc.Advanced Tech Group, Inc.Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson, ’70, and Mr. Michael Alberson Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Raymond AlfanoCpt. Scott AlfanoMs. Jordan Aliviado, ’12All Star MusicMrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee, ’52Mr. Nathan AllowayMrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred, ’49Mr. A. P. AlpuertoMr. and Mrs. John AlsupMr. and Mrs. Harold AltMr. and Mrs. Russell AmosAmy Long Photography

Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones, ’47, and the late William A. Jones Jr., ’48Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63, and Mr. Kuno JuergensonMrs. Bettye Kerns and Mr. Arthur Kerns, ’72Killer KallzDr. Charles Kimball IIKing Rhodes RentalsMr. and Mrs. Kevin KoelemayMrs. Judy Ann LambertMr. and Mrs. Scott LancasterLaw Office of James A. Holmes, PCMs. Margaret LeJeuneMrs. Gretchen LoganDr. and Mrs. Darrell LoylessMr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.Mr. Benjamin Matheny, ’03Matthews Dental ClinicMcElmurry RealtorsMr. Scott McleodMr. and Mrs. Scott DirksenMrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum, ’66Mr. Vincent Moore, ’09Ms. Patti MoyersMrs. Karen MyersMrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59Photography by Robert O. SeatMr. and Mrs. J. D. PiercePresbyterian Women of Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Bob QuallsRebel River AdventuresMs. Louetta Riley, ’77Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc.Dr. Helen RobbinsMrs. Rosemary Robertson and Mr. Lavaughn Robertson, ’64Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers, ’57, and Mr. Lloyd RodgersMr. James “G. G.” Rutherford Jr., ’42Mrs. Claire Sale, ’96Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski, ’88, and Mr. Bradley KrowskiDr. Donna Shaw and Dr. Roger ShawMr. and Mrs. David SheddMs. Loretta ShellJ. T. Skinner, Attorney at LawMs. Kitty SloanMrs. Laura Stewart and the Reverend Stewart SmithMr. and Mrs. John SpiteriMrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96, and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97Mrs. Whitney (Williams) Steele, ’03, and Mr. Nick Steele

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Mrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray Simpson III, ’01Mrs. Betty SloanDr. and Mrs. John SloanSloan Farms Inc.Mrs. Lesley Smith and Dr. Shane Smith, ’93Ms. Sarah SmitherSonic Building PartnershipMrs. Hope SpraginsDr. and Mrs. John SpraginsStanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamMrs. Anne StewartMr. Marshall StewartMr. and Mrs. Paul StrackMrs. Margaret SturchThe Crow FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jerry TownsleyDr. and Mrs. Bill TranumTravelers Community ConnectionsMs. Malinda TullohVerizon FoundationDr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker, ’00, and Dr. Robin WalkerMrs. Janis Walmsley and Mr. Bill Walmsley, ’63Walmsley Law FirmMrs. Becky (Sims) Wann, ’73, and Mr. Garry Wann, ’66Dr. Michelle Warden and Mr. Kirk WardenDr. and Mrs. Dan WestWhite River Health System, Inc.White River Petroleum Co., Inc.Col. and Mrs. Richard WilhelmDr. Virginia WrayWright, Lindsey & Jennings LLPMrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and Mr. Danny YeagerMrs. Kimberly (Dickerson) Young, ’00, and Mr. Wayne Young

THE PIPERS CLUBThe Pipers Club comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $500 to $999 annually to Lyon College.

Mr. Ron AdkisonAdvanced AestheticsMr. Stephen AndersonArkansas Analytical, Inc.Mrs. Diane Arnold, ’68, and Mr. Thomas Arnold, ’69Arnold Kawasaki-Yamaha

Pulaski Veterinary ClinicLt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75RCI ServiceDr. Tara Reynolds, ’95Rhyno Enterprises LLCMrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards, ’78, and Mr. Ferry RichardsMr. and Mrs. Biff RogersMrs. Annette Rollins and Dr. Jim Rollins, ’69Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SchwarzkopfMr. and Mrs. Charles SeasholtzSecond Presbyterian Church, Little RockMs. Patricia Seibert, ’83Mrs. Sara (Bork) Sergent, ’03Mr. Billy SextonMr. Jeff ShowalterMr. and Mrs. Mark SkinnerSpring River Presbyterian ChurchStephens, Inc.Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens, ’56, and Mr. Calvin StevensMs. Kimberly StevensMr. and Mrs. Doug StrickelMrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford, ’59, and Mr. Byron Swafford Sr., ’61Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor, ’46Mr. Donald Taylor, ’01Mrs. Lisa Taylor and Mr. Stan Taylor, ’73Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96Dr. Jason Timmons, ’96Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and Mr. Lawrence TrussellMrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner, ’64, and Mr. Larry WagonerMr. and Mrs. Mark WalkerMr. and Mrs. Stanley WhitlowWilliams Equipment Co.Mr. David WinberryMr. and Mrs. Perry YoheMr. Ryan Young, ’08

SCOTS LEAGUEThe Scots League comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $250 to $499 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton AdlerAll About Smiles DentalMrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond, ’68Arkansas Eye Care Specialties

Mrs. Nina Avant and Mr. Clifton Avant, ’78Mrs. Betty (Massey) Barnett, ’87, and Mr. Charles BarnettMr. Jack Biderman, ’78BMR Transport, Inc.Mrs. Sara Boone and Mr. Nevil Boone, ’63BSN SportsMr. Todd BudyDr. Robert Cashner, ’65Cave City PharmacyClan Wallace Society World WideMrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80Cottonwood Medical, Inc.Cutco CorporationMs. Mary DayMrs. Alberta Ericson and Master Chief Edward Ericson, ’89First Presbyterian Church of Camden, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Newport, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Van Buren, ARGalyean, LPMrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass, ’82, and Mr. James Gass, ’84Ms. Kerri GlaudeMr. and Mrs. Gary GoforthMs. Diana (Wilson) Gray, ’88Mr. and Mrs. Tony GundermanMs. Frances HendricksMs. Olivia HicksMrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks, ’50, and the Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50Highrock Farms, Inc.Independence County Off-RoadKallsnick, Inc.Ms. Stephanie Keith, ’90Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, ARMrs. Frances Moore-Kyle and Mr. Stuart KyleL. D. GAL, Inc.Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen, ’76, and Mr. Ronald Lewallen, ’74Dr. and Mrs. Tim LindblomLove Law Firm, P.C.Ms. Judy LovingMrs. Linda Magouyrk and Mr. David Magouyrk, ’74Mr. Joshua Manning, ’06Med AestheticsNatalie’sMr. Gaston Orahood, ’13Peggy Ann Prints and Custom FramesMrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Chuch

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORSHIGHLANDER SOCIETYThe Highlander Society comprises individ-uals and organizations who contribute from $1,000 to $4,999 annually to Lyon College.

Dr. and Mrs. J. D. AllenMrs. Edie Allen and Mr. Kenny Allen, ’70Arkansas Hoops, Inc.AT&TMr. T. Maxfield BahnerMr. and Mrs. Robert BakerMr. Marlon Banks, ’03Dr. and Mrs. Seth BarnesMr. and Mrs. Nelson Barnett Jr.Mr. James Barnett, ’47Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler, ’04, and Mr. Thiago Bazler, ’05Dr. and Mrs. David BellDr. William Beller, ’63Beller Dental ClinicMrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and Mr. David BlairMrs. Liz Branch and the Reverend Dr. William Branch Jr.Dr. Benjamin Bridges, ’97Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal BrownMr. and Mrs. James P. BuchananDr. William BulkleyAdm. Robert CariusDr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar, ’89, and Mr. James Cartillar Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles CheathamMr. and Mrs. George ChlebakMr. and Mrs. Dale ColeCooper’s Hawk Golf CourseDr. Vicky (Scritchfield) Crittenden, ’78, and Mr. William CrittendenMrs. Gretchen CrowCustom Printing Co., Inc.Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist, ’83, and Mr. Eric Dahlquist, ’92Mrs. Dana Daniel and Mr. Scott Daniel, ’92Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80Mr. and Mrs. Eddie DrillingDunvegan Foundation of Clan MacLeod Society USAMr. and Mrs. Davis DutyEast Harding, Inc.Econo-Mart PharmacyEdward JonesEntergy CorporationMrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47

Mr. Mark Light, ’92Mrs. Polly LivingstonLucas, Merriott & Associates, Inc.Luther King Capital ManagementMr. Van Manning Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Steve MasseyMr. and Mrs. Tibor MazarDr. James McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Max McElmurryMr. Thomas McGillMedical Park Orthopaedic ClinicDr. and Mrs. Clinton MeltonDr. Scott Merrell, ’92Midwest Lime CompanyMrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery, ’51Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54Mrs. Mary MosleyMPE Consulting Engineers, Inc.Dr. Frances Ketz and Dr. Patrick MulickMrs. Laurie Osborne and Mr. Bobby Osborne, ’65Osborne Leasing, Inc.P.E., Inc.Mrs. Laura ParksMrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich, ’95, and Mr. John Peiserich, ’95Pleth, LLCPresbyterian Church of Bella VistaPresbytery of ArkansasMrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and Mr. Alan QueenMrs. Karen Rayburn and Mr. Len Rayburn, ’91Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed, ’48, and Dr. Stanley ReedMr. Dwayne Reliford, ’94Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey, ’64, and Mr. John RicheyDr. Wanda (Allender) Rider, ’54Roark-Perkins-Perry-Yelvington, P.A.Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson, ’59Mrs. Alma Rogers and Mr. Donald Rogers, ’88Mrs. Haley Rugger and Mr. Joseph Rugger, ’03Mr. and Mrs. Ed RussellMr. and Mrs. James “Shep” Russell IIIMrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford, ’80, and Mr. Bruce Rutherford, ’77Mr. and Mrs. James Rutherford IIIMr. and Mrs. Dan RutledgeThe Reverend and Mrs. Thomas SaleScoutwareMrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell, ’59, and Mr. Jimmy Shirrell, ’58

Mrs. Lois FergusonFirst Presbyterian Church of Batesville, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, TXMr. John Forkner, ’89Dr. Deborah Fulbright, ’75FutureFuel Chemical CompanyMr. Richard Galbraith, ’65, and the late Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith, ’65Gordon and Shirley GarlingtonMrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace, ’58, and Mr. Preston Grace Jr., ’60GreenwayDr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend Brien Hall, ’92Ms. Gretchen Hall, ’01Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton, ’96, and Mr. Kevin Hamilton, ’94Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance, ’52Mr. Jeffrey HardinMrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey, ’71, and Mr. Jon HealeyMr. and Mrs. David HeringerMr. and Mrs. Basil Hicks Jr.Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53Mr. and Mrs. David HidyDr. Charles HokeHoke Limited PartnershipDr. and Mrs. Paul HolifieldDr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg, ’73, and Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr., ’72Mrs. Kay Holmes and the Honorable Paul “P. K.” Holmes IIIMrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes, ’60, and Mr. Bill Hughes, ’73Mr. and Mrs. Jerry JacksonMr. and Mrs. Brice JacksonMs. Judy Jeffery, ’69Dr. and Mrs. Jay JeffreyMrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins, ’92, and Mr. Kevin Jenkins, ’86Dr. and Mrs. Bruce JohnstonDr. Leticia (Wright) Jones, ’01, and Mr. David Jones, ’99Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman, ’53Mrs. Starr (Belleville) Kent, ’88, and Mr. Johnny Kent, ’64Kent’s Firestone ServiceMr. and Mrs. Wesley Ketz Jr.Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall, ’54, and Mr. Louis KuykendallLaCroix Optical Co.Mr. and Mrs. Pat LeaMs. Kristen Light


LYON IS PLEASED to pay trib-ute to the many donors who gave to the College during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012. Their generous gifts, both large and small, continue to help fulfill the promise of this institution.

The Lyon College administration has made every effort to recognize all of the College’s generous supporters. If your name has been omitted or spelled incorrectly, please ac-cept our apologies and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records.

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ROBERT AND JORDAN HALL admit they are as com-petitive as two people can be when playing soccer—typical for brothers. They hope that competitiveness will help them reach the professional level as they push each other to excel.

Despite their increased drive when they’re on the field with the other, the brothers didn’t officially compete together until they left their home in Hull, England, and crossed the Atlantic to play for the Lyon College Scots.

ROBERT IS A SENIOR, set to graduate with a degree in psychology in May. He came to the United States

in 2009 after failing to obtain a professional soccer contract in his homeland. In his last three seasons, he’s helped the Scots to a combined 30-19-5 record (.612), scoring 17 goals and adding six assists, de-spite usually playing in the defensive backfield.

“I played club ball for the Doncaster Rovers in En-gland for two years,” Robert said. “I tried to get a professional contract, but nothing happened. But there was this guy that was linked with America and getting guys over here. That’s when I joined up with an agency and got a scholarship offer here at Lyon. I had a few schools to choose from, but Lyon was like a small community, and that was more like a family

ENGLISHMEN BECOME SCOTS AT LYON COLLEGE// by John Krueger, Sports Information Director

LYON HEARTS The Lyon Hearts group comprises individuals and organizations who contribute $25,000 or more annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and UniversitiesMrs. John BlythCharles A. Frueauff FoundationDr. Charles Fallis, ’49W. P. Florence Estate**Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38Ruth V. Horne Living Trust**Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr.Life PlusDr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Andrew Nelson Estate**Mr. and Mrs. Henry NicholsMrs. Mary Lou OliverMrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49R. E. Lee Wilson Trust FoundationRoy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational TrustKathryn and Stephen Harrow Smith Estate**Norris C. Taylor Estate**The Freeman FoundationMr. John Trimble Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Donald WeathermanSusie Welch Estate**Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiteside IIIWillard & Pat Walker Charitable FoundationMr. Perry WilsonDr. and Mrs. Robert Young III

Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch, ’62, and Mr. James CrouchMrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert Forrest, ’97Mr. James Gilliam Jr., ’95Mrs. Judy Hance and Mr. Eric Hance, ’78Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist, ’93, and Dr. Rodney McFaddenMr. Mark NicholsREB Farms, LLCMrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson IIISissy’s Log Cabin, Inc.Sodexo, Inc. & AffiliatesMrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John, ’67, and Mr. James St. JohnMs. Anne (Maxfield) StrahlMr. Stephen Williams, ’82Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE The Founders Circle comprises indi-viduals and organizations who contribute from $10,000 to $24,999 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Gail Bellingrath and Mr. Mac Bellingrath III, ’75Bellingrath Investments Limited PartnershipMrs. Penny Churchill and Dr. David Churchill, ’81Citizens Bank of BatesvilleMr. and Mrs. Sam CookeFirst Community Bank of BatesvilleFred T. Griffin Estate**Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57Liberty Bank of ArkansasMs. Margaret MartinMrs. Kathleen Parnell and Mr. Albert Parnell, ’65Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath PughMr. and Mrs. Warren StephensonDr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts

THE TARTAN SOCIETYThe Tartan Society comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $5,000 to $9,999 annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas Community FoundationMrs. Kay ArnoldMr. Don BedellMr. and Mrs. Jimmy BellMrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell

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and where I wanted to be. I didn’t want to go to a big college and graduate with people that I had never met in four years of school.”

The 21-year old said he had never heard of Lyon before he was told about the option to attend. But despite what he calls a tough first year and a 10-6-1 season record, he knew right away that Lyon was the place for him.

“After the first year, I won’t lie, I wanted to leave af-ter the tough season we had. But . . . the people that are around here, it’s just like family, and I couldn’t leave this place. It was very special right away. All the lads were one big group and all hang out togeth-er and support each other. Everybody here at Lyon wants to get to know you, especially if you’re an in-ternational [student]. So that side of it was big for me, and that’s why I wanted to stay here. And I’m really glad I did.”

MEANWHILE, BACK IN ENGLAND, Jordan, three years the younger, had professional aspirations of his own and was also playing club ball, hoping to earn a pro contract.

“I spoke to my parents at least twice a week on Skype,” Robert explained. “Jordy [Jordan] was do-ing his thing and I would ‘see’ him on the weekends when he got back. I would ask him how he was doing and push him on to make sure he was doing his stuff and keep working toward possibly getting a profes-sional contract there.”

When Jordan didn’t ink a professional pact, he had a backup plan to join his brother in America. He said he was planning on making the move to the U.S. regardless of Robert because of the opportunity to play collegiate and, hopefully, professional soccer if he didn’t sign with a pro team in England.

“I had visited America . . . for a month with my par-ents when Robert went to California to play [in the Professional Development League] with California Seahorses last summer,” Jordan said. “I went over to see him and knew I wanted to come back.”

JORDAN ADMITS THERE IS A FIERCE COMPETITION between the brothers, but Robert said it’s a very healthy relationship, and they’re glad to be finally playing together for the Scots.

“We’ve always been competitive since I was this high,” Jordan said, holding his hand near his waist. “We’re ridiculously competitive. Robert is older and

has a wiser head, and he does a good job of calming things down for me.

“But I’m still teaching him some things from En-gland, because he’s come over here and lost his phys-ical edge of the game. I know he doesn’t want to get a lot of fouls and free kicks, but I’m trying to bring his physical things back to him, things he showed in our last exhibition against Hendrix.

“At first I was getting a little frustrated with [Robert]during games because I know how good he is. And sometimes he lets himself down, and I find myself getting frustrated at him, and he’ll do the same to me. So after the game we tell each other what we think of each other, like if we think the other is too slow to the ball or we’re not seeing [the ball] quick enough. And then the next training session we’re taking that and getting better.

“I think it’s benefitting both of us because we both have the same passion for the game.”

“I’ve never played properly with [Jordan] before,” Robert said. “I don’t know if it’s a big brother thing, but I’ll always watch to make sure he’s doing his stuff properly. I’ll get on his back. I don’t feel like I’m just playing my game any more, I’m also watching his.

“You always look out for your teammates, but when it’s your brother, it’s completely something else.”

THE BROTHERS NOTED the variations in soccer be-tween England and America.

“The major difference in the game is the physical side of it,” Jordan said. “In England it’s much rougher and quicker. When you’re on the ball, you get pres-sure no matter where you are on the pitch. In Amer-ica, the game is a lot more technical. Here there’s a free kick almost every time there’s physical contact, but in England you can get away with it a lot.”

Jordan said that he and his brother have brought a lot of skills to America that will help them.

“The main thing I learned in England was the defen-sive shape. In England it’s all about the shape from the back [of the defense]. Defending is more import-ant than anything else. So we always had good team shape more than anything else.”

IT WAS THEIR FATHER’S WISH, the brothers said, that they come to America and take advantage of the op-portunity he had once had. Jordan explained that

IN MEMORIAMtheir son, Brady Douglas Watkins of Shawnee, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of North Little Rock High School, Mrs. Elle-bracht earned a B.A. degree from Arkansas College in 1958. She took additional classes at the University of Arkansas. She received an M.A. in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers (Nashville) now Vanderbilt University. During the 1958-1959 school year, she taught English and World History and served as school librarian at Sulphur Rock. From 1960-1967, she was assistant librarian at Arkansas State University. She was employed as Refer-ence Librarian at Truman State University from 1967 until she retired in 1997, where she also taught classes in library science. In Kirksville, Mrs. Ellebracht served terms on the boards of YMCA and Twin Pines Adult Care Center. She was president of Red Barn Community Arts League for two years and president of Quota International.

SHIRLEY C. MCCALEB, ’58, age 76, of Batesville died Jan. 4, 2012. Survivors: son, Joseph McCaleb; daughter, Laura Hudson; sister, Joanne Platt; brother, Charles Reaves.

GEORGE ANN (ROBINSON) SIMS, ’62, age 75, of Batesville, died on May 23, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born March 4, 1937, in Batesville to George Henry and Ann Pelly Robinson. George Ann graduated from Batesville High School and continued her studies at Ouachita Baptist University and Arkansas State Universi-ty. A lifelong Batesville resident, she was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was an active member of PEO and led a Bible study group for many years. Her daughter, Georgette King Sims of Little Rock, and her son, Noel Robinson Sims of Batesville, survive her. Her husband, Noel “Curley” King Sims, preceded her in death. George Ann was a homemaker, a passionate advo-cate for animals, a genealogy buff and an avid Anglophile.

PEGGYE IMOGENE (TOLBERT) WINNINGHAM, ’62, died April 29, 2012, in Conway. She was born Jan. 15, 1942, at Hox-ie. The family moved to Jonesboro in 1947. When Peggye was beginning the seventh grade, she was tested and scored so high that she was immediately moved up to grade nine. She graduated from Valley View High School and entered Arkansas College at age 16. At Arkansas College, she met Doyce Stanton Winningham, and they married August 13, 1960, and moved to Greenbrier where Doyce had been hired as the junior high basketball coach. Peggye complet-ed her bachelor’s degree in Conway at what is now the Uni-versity of Central Arkansas in 1962 and began her teaching career at Greenbrier. Peggye went on to earn three master’s degrees in the fields of English, history, and counseling as

well as certification in Gifted and Talented Programs. She established the Gifted and Talented programs in the Mor-rilton school system where she was counselor for six years. Doyce and Peggye retired and bought a large farm west of Center Ridge where they were recognized more than once as “Farm Family of the Year.” She is survived by two sons, Denny Lee and wife Rebecca of King George, Virginia, and Joe Don Winningham and wife Caroline of Conway, and five grandchildren.

JAMES “JERRY” F. HITCHING, ’67, age 66, of Marietta, Georgia, died March 23, 2011. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Hitching was employed by Hardee’s Food Systems as a franchise service consultant. He served our country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam era ob-taining the rank of sergeant. Mr. Hitching was assigned to the Third Armor Division in Germany. He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and while in Chatta-nooga he volunteered with the Salvation Army and Junior Achievement. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hitching of Marietta; daughters, Julie Beith of Marietta and Cheri Hitching of Lithia Springs; three grandchildren; and a sis-ter, Virginia Andrews of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

CONNIE (BILBREY) MATTHEWS, ’91, age 61, of Bethesda, died March 17, 2012, at her home. Born October 2, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lester Bilbrey and Dottie (Runsick) Bilbrey. She graduated from Clover Bend High School and then went to Arkansas Col-lege where she received her bachelor’s degree. She received her master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She was a retired school teacher who taught third grade for 20 years. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Danny Matthews of Bethesda; one son, Keith Matthews and his wife, Lesley, of Batesville; two grandchildren: Eli Matthews and Claire Matthews; two brothers: Sonny and Gary Bil-brey of Walnut Ridge; three sisters: Kathryn Doyle, Barbara Gaither, and Rosene Bilbrey, all of Jonesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

BILLY DAN GALLAGHER, age 66, of Batesville died Jan. 15, 2012. He was born at Black Rock to John William and Mary Elizabeth Long Gallagher. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Gallagher; sons, Keith Gallagher, Chris Gallagh-er, and Brian Scott Gallagher; one brother; four sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He retired from ConAgra Foods in Batesville after 43 years of service. He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Bethes-da.

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She was born June 27, 1933, at Mountain View in the Richwoods community to Alva and Dorris (Tuttle) Martin. She worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She was a member of the Mountain View General Baptist Church. Survivors are her son, Roger Ivy and wife Con-nie of Marcella; sisters Nola Pyle of Noblesville, Indiana; Vada Thompson of Locust Grove; Lola Solida of Bradford; Atha Grooms of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; brothers Alton Martin of Southside; Lonnie Martin of Anderson, Indi-ana; Doug Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; two grandchildren, Thomas Ivy and wife Andrea, and Sarah Cox and husband Will; and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Ivy, and son, Michael Ivy.

BRIG. GEN. OLIVER WILLIAM “DUB” MYERS, ’52, former com-mander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the Arkansas Army National Guard, died July 5, 2012 at age 82. Gen. Myers died at his home in Jacksonville with his wife of nearly 60 years, Billie Ann, by his side. Myers was born June 15, 1930 in Forrest City to Oliver C. and Gertie Riggs Myers. He graduated from Forrest City High School and received a Bachelor of Arts from Arkansas College (now Lyon Col-lege). In the fall of 1947, Myers enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. It was the beginning of a military career that, with only a brief interruption, would continue for 40 years. Myers enlisted in Battery B, 445th Field Artillery Battalion in September 1947. In February 1953, he was ordered to extended active duty and served in Korea with Battery C, 555th Field Artillery Battalion from July 1953 to November 1954. Upon release from active duty, he was reassigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was federally appointed and recognized as a Brigadier General on August 5, 1982, and designated a STARC Command-er of the State Area Command on July 23, 1984. Myers proudly appointed the first African American officer to a command leadership position in the Arkansas National Guard, and he was the first to recommend a female officer for command of a company. After his retirement from the National Guard in 1987, Gen. Myers worked as community relations manager for Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville. Throughout his life, he was involved in service to his coun-try and his community in many roles. He received numer-ous military and civilian awards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann (Dewey) Mishler of Maumelle and Olivia Myers Farrell of Little Rock; grand-children, Grant (Rebekah) Martin of Maumelle, Andrea (Sam) Dickey of Paragould, Max Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa, and Zoe Farrell of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Luke Martin and Ella Dickey; two sisters, Alma

(Chas) Geiger and Barbara (I.B.) Stewart; brother-in-law Maj. Gen. (ret.) William (Gayle) Page and sister-in-law, Barbara Moore and a host of nieces and nephews.

FRANK H. SHELL, ’54, age 78, died March 19, 2012, in Batesville. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons, Jay and Joe Shell; daughters, Sarah Teague and Susan Allison; stepson, Sam Caery; and 16 grandchildren. Mr. Shell was born July 6, 1933, in Sage. Shell was a natural athlete and earned scholarships in baseball and basketball at Arkansas College (now Lyon) and the former Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). He played on pennant-winning minor league teams every year throughout the South. He collect-ed several championship rings, watches, and MVP awards. He was also selected to play baseball on the elite Black Knights Company team during his service in the Army in Germany, making it to the semi-fi-nals of the European GI World Series. While playing baseball, Shell sensed a calling to Christian ministry. He earned master’s degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the Southwestern Theological Sem-inary in Fort Worth, Texas. He taught and coached baseball at the former Southern Baptist College (now Williams) in Walnut Ridge. He also pastored South-ern Baptist churches in Alicia, Walnut Ridge (White Oak and First), and Clinton in Arkansas. He con-tributed as pastor, associational director, and volun-teer for several stints in Montana, including tenures in churches in Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Big Timber. Shell traveled to several countries as a mis-sionary. He preached on every inhabited continent. He presided as chairman of the board at Williams Baptist College during several terms and the baseball field at Williams Baptist is named for him. He con-tinued to preach until last year. He was a member of West Baptist in Batesville. A Kiwanian for almost 50 years, he served as president in many of the towns where he lived. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a pilot. He was an avid gardener and an ardent out-doorsman.

ELEANOR VIOLA ELLEBRACHT, ’58, age 75, of Kirks-ville, Missouri, died May 9, 2012, in Columbia, Mis-souri. She married Pat Ellebracht in 1966, in Sidney. Surviving are son Rex Ellebracht and wife Debbie and their children, Marcela, Jessica, and Jenny El-lebracht of Lawrence, Kansas. Also surviving are daughter Elena Asher and husband, Jon Asher, and


their father had been given the option to come to the United States when he was a young man, but hadn’t been able to afford the move. Years later, he had the chance to come to the States and coach American soccer, but by then he had a wife and a family, and once again missed the opportunity.

“It’s a big risk, in a way, for my parents, because they have to pay out a lot of money to get us over here,” Robert admitted. “But we’re really blessed to have the parents we have, and they have always supported us for the hard work we’ve put in. We have a lot of support behind us, which is a huge help.”

THE 2012 SEASON at Lyon College didn’t start smoothly. Former coach Mitch McKay accepted another coaching position just prior to the Scots’ fall training camp. But with nine seniors and new

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LYON SELECTS FIVE FOR 2012 HALL OF FAME CLASSAnnual banquet set for November 17 in Edwards Commons

coach Michael Brookshire (formerly of Hanni-bal-LaGrange University), Robert said the change has gone well.

“The training sessions we’ve had since [Brookshire] got here were short, fast, and intense, just as I like,” Robert said. “I guess in a way it was a good thing, be-cause we’re all in the same boat. I knew Jordy would be a big addition to our team, and I hoped Michael would be open to that, and he has been.”

Both Hall brothers now have aspirations of play-ing professional soccer in America, and this season could be a huge step toward making that dream come true. The brothers are excited about being together, joining their family with their new Lyon family, and making huge strides in their careers. Lyon College, they say, is the perfect place for them to be.

LYON COLLEGE has selected the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012. This year’s honorees are David Brogdon, ’93; Ted Box, ’71; Brian Krug, ’98; and Lin-da Ramsey, ’86; along with Service Award winner John Bennett.

The Hall of Fame celebration will take place on Saturday, November 17, in Edwards Commons.The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by the induction ceremony and banquet at 6:30. A silent auction will be held throughout the event.

TED BOX, ’71

While attending Arkansas College, Box lettered in both basketball and baseball for three consecutive years. After graduating, he used his education to vault himself into a productive teaching and coach-ing career.

Box has coached for 35 years at four different high schools, earning Conference Coach of the Year more than six times. He was also named All-Star Coach three times.

Box started his coaching career at Greenway High School, where he worked from 1971-75 as head of

the boys basketball and baseball programs. He led GHS to a second-place finish in the county tourna-ment in 1975-76 and a fourth-place finish in the dis-trict’s 16-team tourney, posting a 20-14 record.

In 1976, Box took a position at Oak Grove High School in Paragould, where he went on to win con-ference championships at several invitational tour-naments in both junior and senior high levels. The Oak Grove team was conference champs in 1980-81 with a 30-7 mark.

Box moved to Piggott High School in 1981, once again coaching basketball and baseball. PHS won the county championship in 1983, and Box led a team to a District Tournament championship, ad-vancing to the state tournament. He also led a pair of baseball squads to the state playoffs.

In 1990, Box returned to Batesville, where he coached at Batesville High School until 2006. At BHS, he led the boys basketball program for 16 sea-sons, was the assistant baseball coach for eight years, and was the girls fast-pitch softball coach for seven years. He led the high school basketball team to 11 state playoffs and, in 1994, the state semifinals. His

IN MEMORIAM

DR. VIRGINIA RUTHERFORD, ’35, age 95, of San Diego, Cal-ifornia, formerly of Batesville, died March 30, 2012, in San Diego. Born May 10, 1916 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Kirke Martin and Neill Ruther-ford. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and she received a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She was a professor of speech at DePaul University in Chicago for many years. During World War II, she served as director of the Red Cross, mostly in the European Theatre. She was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Survivors include two nieces: Jean R. Crouch of Batesville and Bar-bara R. Keedy of Ocala, Florida; three great-nephews: Allen L. Crouch, Bruce Rutherford, and Mitchell Rutherford, all of Batesville; and four great-nieces: Katherine Hughes of Bellevue, Washington, Laura Crouch of San Diego, Brenda Rutherford of Batesville, and Dr. Celeste Clements of An-napolis, Maryland.

RUTH V. HORNE, ’41, age 92, of Norman, died March 12, 2012, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born March 25, 1919, near Norman, to Cleveland Lafayette and Emma Clay McGough Horne. A graduate of Arkansas College (Lyon College) at Batesville (1941) and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia (1966), she served 44 years at several Arkansas schools as an English and Spanish teacher and as librarian. Ruth was active in

the Montgomery County Historical Society. She contrib-uted to Montgomery County-Our Heritage Vol. 1 (1986) and Vol. 2 (1990), and Montgomery County, Arkansas Cemeter-ies (1997). She is survived by her sister, Betty Horne, of Norman; sister-in-law, Irene Mason Horne, of Littleton, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

MARTHA (PAISLEY) FAST, ’47, age 85, of Hot Springs Village, died May 2, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born July 19, 1926, in Mokpo, Korea, to Florence Jar-boe and James Ira Paisley. Martha grew up in Korea where her parents were Presbyterian missionaries and came to the United States in 1940 when the family was evacuated be-fore World War II. She graduated from Arkansas College, now Lyon, in 1947. She and her husband, Stan, moved to Hot Springs Village in 1985. She was a member and elder of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines and elected Woman of Faith by the Kirk’s Presbyterian Women for 2008-2009. Martha was a member of the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association, Village Card Club, P.E.O., the Democratic Club of Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village Women’s Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Arkansas Razorback Club. Mar-tha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stanley W. Fast; two sons, Stanley Wayne Fast Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and Alan Paisley Fast of Emporia, Kan-sas; two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

ALLIE RAYE IVY, ’57, age 78, of Marcella, died May 31, 2012.


best record at the school was 25-5 as the teams were ranked in the top 10 five times. His softball squad captured two state titles and was runner-up once.

LINDA RAMSEY, ’86

Ramsey was the first female to sign a NAIA let-ter-of-intent to compete at Arkansas College. She participated in both cross country and track and field, earning a number of national honors.

A Who’s Who Among College Students honoree for three years, Ramsey was an individual cross coun-try conference champion and a NAIA District 17 participant in 1980. She was named All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference that year and All-NAIA District 17.

A four-year letter winner in both cross country and track, she was also All AIC in track and field in 1981 in the long jump, the 800-meters, the mile, the two-mile, and the mile-relay.

Ramsey was a member of three cross country and track AIC championship teams and a member of the Top 10 all-time cross country list at the College.

Ramsey, who resides in Dallas, was also part of the squad awarded “The Winningest Years of Athletics” by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas College.

DAVID BROGDON, ’93

Brogdon had a four-year basketball career for the Scots. During this time he received a number of awards, including Baldor NAIA Scholar Athlete of the Year.

He currently ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,440 points, seventh in rebounding with 593 rebounds, 11th in assists with 209 points, and third in three-point field goals made (234). When he graduated, Brogdon was seventh in scoring, fifth in rebounding, seventh in assists, and first in three-point field goals made in the College record books.

Since his graduation, he has worked on numerous committees at the College, continuing to support and serve his alma mater. He currently resides in Batesville.

BRIAN KRUG, ’98

The head women’s golf coach at Lyon College from 2000-05, Brian Krug took the fledgling program that began in 1999 and led it to three TranSouth Athlet-ic Conference championships, the only three titles the College ever won.

Krug took teams to the NAIA National Champi-onships in 2003 and 2005 and four NAIA National Tournaments in five years. The Scots also won the NAIA Region XI Championship under his leader-ship.

He was the TranSouth Coach of the Year three times (2002-04) and the NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year in 2004. He coached multiple all-conference and all-region players and a pair of NAIA All-Amer-icans. Krug had two golfers finish in the top 10 at the National Tournament in 2002 and 2003.

Krug, who now resides in Paragould, was also a let-terman on the Scots baseball team.

JOHN BENNETT

Bennett is the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Service Award winner. Though he did not attend Lyon, he has been a benefactor to the school in many ways. Particularly notable is his membership in the Ath-letics Booster Club, which he served in several ca-pacities. He helped lead the re-organization of the Booster Club in the late 1980s, served as president twice, and was recognized as Booster of the Year. Bennett continues to support the College today.

Bennett also twice served as a volunteer tennis coach at Lyon. He is a current resident of Batesville.

L-R: Box, Ramsey, Brogdon, Krug, and Bennett

for three branches in Fort Smith and Van Buren.”

NADINE (SULLINGER) GRADY, ’07, was sworn in as an Arkan-sas Certified Public Accountant on May 19, 2012. She also has earned an M.B.A. from UALR.

LEILA (AWWAD) SEIGRIST, ’07, writes, “I made a job change in February, and I’m very happy. I’m currently the depu-ty reporter of decisions for the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. I proofread, edit, and recommend changes to the opinions of the court and work on getting the opinions posted to the web and ready for publication in bound volumes.”

MICHAEL BROWN, ’08, writes, “I just graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and am in the process of moving back to Bates-ville to start practicing at White River Veterinary Clinic. I have a special interest in veterinary oncology. I miss Man-hattan tremendously, but am looking forward to being back close to home and close to Lyon.”

DREW DUNHAM, ’08, AND ROB FRANK, ’08, completed their M.D. programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences last spring, and are committed to their residency programs. Dunham is doing his residency in obstetrics/gy-necology at St. Louis University, and Frank is doing his in the otolaryngology program at UAMS.

JUSTIN CUNNINGHAM, ’09, has been named the head base-ball coach at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, according to the McPherson Sentinel.

COURTNEY KOVACS, ’09, won first place in the University of Tennessee student art exhibition. Kovacs earned a mas-ter’s degree in the advertising program at the University of Tennessee.

VINCENT M. MOORE, ’09, writes, “I passed the CPA Exam in 2011, after having completed my Master in Accounting degree from Saint Louis University. In September 2011, I started as a staff auditor at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, in their St. Louis office.”

KASEY PARARA, ’09, has completed the M.A. in European history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

JUDD DEERE, ’10, writes, “I have accepted the new media director position in Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) of-fice. Will start on May 16, 2012. Sad to be leaving Senator Boozman, but excited for the new challenge!”

KATE REZABEK, ’10, completed her master’s degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University and is in Houston working as a French I

and II teacher at YES Prep—Southwest Campus.

JEFF CASTEEN, ’11, writes, “I am working in a clinic in Arlington, Texas, at United Allergy Services as a clinical allergen specialist. I test people for allergies then teach them how to inject themselves with the allergen.”

JOSHUA JACKSON, ’11, has been accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) that employs foreign, degree-holding individuals as assis-tant language teachers for Japanese school children. Jackson studied Japanese at Lyon College and Aki-ta International University. He attended Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School majoring in international business and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Jackson traveled to Japan in July.

KELSEY LACK, ’11, made it through the first round of consideration at the Humana Festival of New Amer-ican Plays with her 10-minute play “The Billiard Room.” The play was written in Dr. Michael Counts’ playwriting workshop at Lyon. Humana Festival ac-cepted it along with 500 other works by professional and amateur playwrights worldwide.

TWO RECENT GRADUATES will be teaching abroad next year. CETHLINN CUNNINGHAM, ’12, has been hired by the French government to teach elementary school in the Marseille area, and TAYLOR GREGORY, ’12, will be teaching English in Cambodia.


DR. RICHARD AMBLER, ’02, married Dr. Jessica Ange on July 14, 2012. They live in Neah Bay, Washing-ton, at the far northwest tip of the Olympic Penin-sula, on the Makah Indian Reservation. They both work for Indian Health Service in the medical clin-ic there, Ambler said.

JACOB DIDION, ’12, AND MONICA (DAY) DIDION, ’11, were married on June 30, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith.

TYLER HUDGENS, ’12, AND ELIZABETH NIEMEYER, ’12, were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro on July 21. Former Lyon pro-fessor Mike Cumnock officiated the ceremony.

WEDDINGS

LONGTIME LYON COLLEGE PROFESSOR Dr. Terrell Tebbetts isn’t afraid of a challenge. He’s also not afraid to issue a challenge to others.

After the College lost its dining hall and student union in a 2010 fire, Tebbetts knew the brothers of Kappa Sigma could help.

Insurance money and donations rolled in for con-struction of a new building, but the college lacked funds for furnishings. Lyon still needed thousands of dollars for new tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, televisions, computers, and, finally, equipment for the game room.

That’s where the Kappa Sigma brothers stepped up.

Tebbetts, Kappa Sigma Lambda-Iota chapter adviser and Kappa Sigma member himself, created a cam-paign that would furnish the building’s game room. The campaign would be a celebration for the chap-ter’s 40th anniversary in 2013.

Tebbetts hoped to get alumni and active members to raise $30,000 for the game room.

The campaign, dubbed the “Campaign to Claim the Game Room for Kappa Sigma” kicked off in May 2012. Tebbetts sent a letter to every Kappa Sig-ma alumnus laying out the need, the goal, and the College’s pledge to put a plaque in the game room acknowledging the gift made by Kappa Sigma. Teb-

betts also agreed to match gifts.

By July, gifts had reached the $30,000 goal with more than 90 alumni giving. At that point, Tebbetts set a new goal: Kappa Sigma could declare a “Dou-ble-Hundred Victory” if at least 100 alumni brothers contributed before classes began and 100 percent of undergraduate brothers contributed after they re-turned to Lyon.

The fraternity was able to declare a “Double-Hun-dred Victory,” with 103 alumni and all undergradu-ate brothers contributing for a $32,000 total.

“I’m super proud of Lyon’s Kappa Sigmas,” Tebbetts said. “What a generous way to celebrate the chap-ter’s 40th anniversary. The brothers who return for the anniversary celebration next April should take great satisfaction as they see their anniversary plaque dedicated.”

Tebbetts said he would like to see other Greek fra-ternities and sororities create fundraising campaigns.

“Other campus brotherhoods are strong as well,” he said. “I would love to see them come forward with the same generosity and lay claim to spaces they adopt at Lyon.”

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ALUMNI NEWS

beginning of another school year. Yesterday, I ate lunch for the first time in the beautiful new dining hall and got my first look at the inside of Edwards Commons. I have never been more proud of Lyon College or more excited about the future!

The College still has challenges to overcome and opportunities to explore, however, and alumni support plays an important role in both processes. Lyon needs regular support from us, its alumni, for scholarships, facilities, and programs so that it can continue to be a place where young people discover themselves and determine their futures. Even the smallest financial gift to the College makes a differ-ence, as it provides evidence of the strong support that Lyon enjoys from its contributing alumni.


As alumni, we have the opportunity to invest in Lyon’s future. Please join me in doing so by visiting the website at www.lyon.edu/support-lyon-donate for more information and to make a donation. I also encourage you to stop by for a visit when you are in the area so that you can see the improved Edwards Commons. I believe that you will be as proud and excited as I am.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Crosby, ’92 Alumni Council President

ALUMNI NOTESas the director of access to quality care, where I have been for a year and a half now. ACHI works in three areas–health care finance, access to quality care, and health promotion/disease prevention. I get to do a little legal and a lot of pol-icy, all the while attempting to avoid the political. It’s fun and worthwhile work on a professional and personal level.”

THREE LYON COLLEGE ALUMNI were chosen for Arkansas Business’ “40 Under 40” list of honorees for 2012. “40 Un-der 40” recognizes business and political leaders under age 40 who are making a mark in their careers. Lyon’s select-ed alumni are CHERYL BRYANT, ’00, of Little Rock, district pharmacy manager for Walgreens; GRETCHEN HALL, ’01, president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Vis-itors Bureau; and DR. LETICIA JONES, ’01, a physician at Grace Clinic for Women in Little Rock. They were select-ed by editors of Arkansas Business magazine from more than 500 new nominations—plus dozens of still-eligible nomi-nations from earlier years. Profiles of the honorees may be found on Arkansas Business’ website. A luncheon recogniz-ing this year’s honorees was held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Little Rock on June 27.

YAVANNA BROWNLEE, ’01, writes, “I have been accepted into the rhetoric and composition Ph.D. program at Ohio Uni-versity in Athens, Ohio. I visited Athens in mid-March. It is a beautiful school and community. I met with Sherrie Gradin, one of the professors in the English Department at OU, and another professor there. We had wonderful conversations. Sherrie informed me that I was in their top three picks for the program.”

ELIZABETH (ROWE) CUMMINGS, ’02, is now the employee re-lations attorney at Windstream Communications, Inc., in Little Rock.

KEVIN FLINN, ’03, writes, “Well, I guess it’s official since I signed my contract—as of July 1st I’ll be joining the hospi-talist group at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.”

DANIELLE ELDERS ROBERTSON, ’03, graduated from UALR’s Bowen School of Law in May and planned to take the Ar-kansas Bar Exam in July.

DR. JESSICA (SNODGRASS) ROSE, ’03, an East Carolina Uni-versity emergency medicine resident, was selected for an internship with ABC News in New York City. She began March 12 and continued with her work at ABC News until March 30. During that time, Dr. Rose worked in the ABC News medical unit supporting ABCNews.com, Good Morn-ing America, and World News Tonight. She also supported chief health and medical editor Dr. Rich Besser. Dr. Rose researched medical stories, called doctors about studies, and

wrote for ABCNews.com. Dr. Rose has a bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon College. She considered pursing a master’s degree in English literature, but instead chose to go to medical school at the University of Arkansas. Her three weeks with ABC counted as an elective rotation in her emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Rose said she doesn’t plan to become a reporter, but she hopes the ex-perience will help her better communicate about medicine. She said she might like to write a newspaper column when she returns to Arkansas following residency.

ELAYNA WELLS, ’03, has completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Central Arkansas.

WAYLON HOWARD, ’04, has completed his Ph.D. in quanti-tative psychology at the University of Kansas and has taken a position with the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

RUSS SWEARINGEN, ’04, is now Program and Service Direc-tor for City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock.

CHRIS TREAT, ’04, was recently awarded the certified trust and financial adviser designation from the Institute of Cer-tified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers As-sociation. Treat is vice president/trust officer and manager of trust operations for First Community Bank of Batesville. Chris has more than eight years of experience in banking and trust services. The CTFA designation is awarded to in-dividuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.

DR. BRAD SCHULZ, ’05, has joined the medical staff at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home as an emer-gency medicine physician. Schulz practices in the Cline Emergency Center at BRMC. After graduating from Lyon, Schulz earned his medical degree from University of Ar-kansas for Medical Sciences. He completed an emergency medicine internship and residency at UAMS and affiliated hospitals. He is certified in pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support (instructor), advanced trau-ma life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and National Association of Emergency Medical Services Providers.

SAM COOKE, ’06, graduated from medical school in May and began his residency in general practice at University of Ar-kansas for Medical Sciences-Fayetteville this summer.

MICHAEL DAY, ’06, writes, “I am the newest member of Unit-ed Federal Credit Union. I am the Business Service Adviser

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GARY CRUMP, ’71, writes, “I would like you to know I have retired. I have been blessed to have a number of successful opportunities. I retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Lieutenant Colonel, worked for IBM for 12 years and left as a partner, and worked for Election Systems and Software as chief operations officer and senior vice president. My last position was as vice president for operations for Gord-mans, a midsize retail company. Katie, my wife of 43 years, whom I met while attending Lyon, and I have two sons who live close by and five grandsons who keep us very busy. We have called Omaha home for the last 25 years. Katie and I have traveled a great deal and look forward to a trip back to Batesville and Lyon College in the near future. Although I have not been back to Lyon since graduation my experi-ences and lessons learned while attending Lyon have been a solid foundation for my many successes and blessings. I just wanted you to know Lyon College has been a core of my life and I have fond memories of my time at Lyon College.”

DON WEBB, ’76, was recently elected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1995, Webb was the head coach of the Mountain Home High School Bombers baseball team and led them to 14 state tournament appearances with two state championship game appearances along the way, according to The Baxter Bulletin newspaper in Mountain Home. Webb also served as assistant boys’ basketball coach and was the assistant girls’ basketball coach to Janet Wood during the Lady Bombers’ state championship run in 1985-86 and state runner-up sea-son of 1986-87. Webb graduated from Viola High School in 1962. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lyon College and finished his master’s degree at Arkansas State Univer-sity in Jonesboro. Webb arrived at the Mountain Home School District in the fall of 1979 and remained there until 2005. Webb then coached a couple of years at Cotter before retiring for good. Webb spent 33 years coaching, and 26 of those were at Mountain Home.

KATHY (PHILLIPS) MILLER, ’77, writes, “I just received my Masters in Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Central Methodist University.”

KAREN WELLS, ’78, recently received the Herb Lawrence Leadership Award. The award honors an Arkansas As-sociation of Instructional Media (AAIM) member who has helped the organization’s progress through significant contributions of service. Wells teaches at Midland High School. She has more than 30 years of experience as a li-brary media specialist at Midland. Wells started an interna-tional travel program at Midland; she has traveled to places such as South Africa, Greece, and Italy since the program’s inception. Wells also led the school in being chosen for

“Rock Our World,” a global collaborative program involv-ing students from all seven continents. Wells is a Nation-al Board Certified teacher, a reader for the Arkansas Teen Book Award, a member of the International Society for Technology in Education, and a member of the American Library Association, Arkansas Library Association, and Ar-kansas Association of Instructional Media. She is currently the AAIM president-elect.

TERRY “TEX” TURNER, ’82, senior producer/writer for The Pentagon Channel, picked up an Emmy Award this year for his work on the Command Performance episode “KISS.” The interview with band members of the legendary rock group KISS was recorded at Rodeo Houston in 2011. “Command Performance: Kiss” was recognized by the National Acade-my of Television Arts and Sciences, National Capital/Ches-apeake Bay Chapter, as an Emmy winner in 2012. Turner is a Washington, D.C.-based webcasting and social media pioneer with a background in public affairs and broadcast journalism. Working in video and still photography since 1988, he turned his talents to the Internet and social media in 2005.

TRACY (PRIOR) SEFFERS, ’87, registrar at Shepherd Uni-versity, has been selected for the HERS (Higher Educa-tion Resource Services) Institute that will meet through-out the 2012-2013 academic year at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. HERS, an educational nonprofit, provides leadership and management development for women in higher education administration around the world. HERS has served the higher education community since 1972, preparing more than 4,300 female faculty members and ad-ministrators for leadership roles. HERS has active alumni on more than 1,200 private and public campuses, and more than 500 HERS alumni serve in senior-level positions. Sef-fers received her bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon and received her master’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. She worked as the academ-ic coordinator for the TRIO (Upward Bound) program at Lyon. Prior to her employment at Shepherd, she worked at George Mason University, first as an assistant registrar, then as enrollment services manager.

JENNIFER (SMITH) RILEY, ’89, began teaching this fall full-time in English at Sylvan Hills High School, teaching 10th and 11th grades.

TWO ALUMNI were winners in the annual Arkansas Associ-ated Press Managing Editors Awards contest this year. RICK FAHR, ’92, former publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in Conway, won recognition both for his hard news column titled “A Problem Too Close to Home” and for his service

to freedom of information. GEORGE JARED, ’03, with the Jonesboro Sun, won two first-place awards for his news fea-ture titled “Fighting for Life” and for his health-related sto-ry “Diabetes Struggle.”

RICK FAHR, ’92, resigned as publisher of the Log Cabin Dem-ocrat in August to pursue other opportunities. Fahr became publisher of the newspaper in 2010, after previously serving as editor. “I appreciate Morris Communications for giving me the opportunity to serve as publisher,” Fahr said. “The past several years gave me the chance to check a box on my personal ‘bucket list,’ and I am grateful for that. The Log Cabin is poised for great things, and I am confident the staff and the next leader will build upon our recent successes.” Fahr is a native Arkansan who previously worked at news-papers in Russellville and Jonesboro. He also has served as a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, serving tours in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in Iraq.

JENNIFER (GIBSON) SCHNELLMANN, ’92, was awarded the Pharmacy Year 1 Students (P1) Teacher of the Year and the overall Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Pharmacy Teacher of the Year this past spring. She began teaching “Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems” in the fall of 2011, and she also teaches Clinical Toxicology at MUSC, where she is an Associate Professor in the Col-lege of Pharmacy. Schnellmann also recently published a revised version of her book about fibromyalgia, Understand-ing and Conquering Fibromyalgia, Revised Edition, as well as a collection of essays and short stories of Southern humor titled Southern Ugly: A Memoir of an Unattractive Child. She and her daughter, Mary Rose, are collaborating on a new work, The Devil’s Apothecary, which will be an introduction to toxicology book for teens and “tweens” to spur their in-terests in science. Schnellmann received a B.S. in biology from Lyon in 1992, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxi-cology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Scienc-es in 1997. She resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband and daughter.

GAIL HARDY, ’93, writes, “On December 30, 2011, I retired from 10 years of working with the U.S. government. Now, with plenty of time on my hands, I’m doing a lot of gene-alogy and recuperating from heart surgery on February 23 this year. I now live in Tennessee and almost all my family is here so I see my mom and sister a lot (one brother lives in Knoxville and the other in Athens, Alabama); and my younger son lives next door while his older brother lives in Portland, Tennessee, with his wife and seven kids. It’s nice having family around.”

KAREN CULP, ’94, reports that she has accepted a position

teaching seventh-grade English and social studies at Jarrett Middle School in Springfield, Missouri.

ASHLEY (WOMACK) WALKER, ’94, is returning to Batesville and will be teaching English 10 and pre-AP English 10 at Batesville High School.

SANDRA LEE (MCELROY) HOUSE, ’95, received a mas-ter’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University in 2012.

MARY (PYRON) LAWSON, ’97, is now a full-time En-glish instructor at Houston Community College. She writes, “I’ve wanted to move to college for years! This semester, I’ll be teaching Comp 1, Comp 2, Brit Lit 1, and American Lit 2. I’m super excited!”

RON HANKS, ’98, writes, “GOOD NEWS! The short film I starred in, “Breaking Shy,” directed by the awe-some Andrew Wilson, received an Award of Merit from the Best Shorts Competition in LaJolla!”

RICK MITCHELL, ’98, AND AL MALONE, ’96, are now practicing law together as partners in the firm Mitch-ell, Mir & Malone in Fort Worth, Texas.

STEFAN BOOY, ’99, writes, “Life seems to settle down a bit after a two-year stint in Holland, our return to Central Arkansas (this time in Conway), the arrival of our third child Emmy, born August 2011, and the start of a new job for Stefan as a commodity trad-ing analyst. Arden (7) is quite the artist and Ian (5) can’t wait to start Upward basketball next year. Kel-ly (Schafer) ’01, manages to wake up to feed Emmy twice each night and still train for an upcoming 10K at 6 a.m. most mornings and get back in time to get the kids ready for school! She’s the anchor of our family and the force behind everything fun and heart-warming in our home.”

CRAIG WILSON, ’00, writes, “After performing along-side my wife aboard Holland America cruise lines for almost two years, I returned to reality and joined the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

AMANDA (SATTERFIELD) WORTHY, ’06, writes, “Dan-iel and I would like to announce the birth of our first child, Lillian Joy. She was born on April 12, and has been such a delight.”

BIRTHS

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GARY CRUMP, ’71, writes, “I would like you to know I have retired. I have been blessed to have a number of successful opportunities. I retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Lieutenant Colonel, worked for IBM for 12 years and left as a partner, and worked for Election Systems and Software as chief operations officer and senior vice president. My last position was as vice president for operations for Gord-mans, a midsize retail company. Katie, my wife of 43 years, whom I met while attending Lyon, and I have two sons who live close by and five grandsons who keep us very busy. We have called Omaha home for the last 25 years. Katie and I have traveled a great deal and look forward to a trip back to Batesville and Lyon College in the near future. Although I have not been back to Lyon since graduation my experi-ences and lessons learned while attending Lyon have been a solid foundation for my many successes and blessings. I just wanted you to know Lyon College has been a core of my life and I have fond memories of my time at Lyon College.”

DON WEBB, ’76, was recently elected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1995, Webb was the head coach of the Mountain Home High School Bombers baseball team and led them to 14 state tournament appearances with two state championship game appearances along the way, according to The Baxter Bulletin newspaper in Mountain Home. Webb also served as assistant boys’ basketball coach and was the assistant girls’ basketball coach to Janet Wood during the Lady Bombers’ state championship run in 1985-86 and state runner-up sea-son of 1986-87. Webb graduated from Viola High School in 1962. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lyon College and finished his master’s degree at Arkansas State Univer-sity in Jonesboro. Webb arrived at the Mountain Home School District in the fall of 1979 and remained there until 2005. Webb then coached a couple of years at Cotter before retiring for good. Webb spent 33 years coaching, and 26 of those were at Mountain Home.

KATHY (PHILLIPS) MILLER, ’77, writes, “I just received my Masters in Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Central Methodist University.”

KAREN WELLS, ’78, recently received the Herb Lawrence Leadership Award. The award honors an Arkansas As-sociation of Instructional Media (AAIM) member who has helped the organization’s progress through significant contributions of service. Wells teaches at Midland High School. She has more than 30 years of experience as a li-brary media specialist at Midland. Wells started an interna-tional travel program at Midland; she has traveled to places such as South Africa, Greece, and Italy since the program’s inception. Wells also led the school in being chosen for

“Rock Our World,” a global collaborative program involv-ing students from all seven continents. Wells is a Nation-al Board Certified teacher, a reader for the Arkansas Teen Book Award, a member of the International Society for Technology in Education, and a member of the American Library Association, Arkansas Library Association, and Ar-kansas Association of Instructional Media. She is currently the AAIM president-elect.

TERRY “TEX” TURNER, ’82, senior producer/writer for The Pentagon Channel, picked up an Emmy Award this year for his work on the Command Performance episode “KISS.” The interview with band members of the legendary rock group KISS was recorded at Rodeo Houston in 2011. “Command Performance: Kiss” was recognized by the National Acade-my of Television Arts and Sciences, National Capital/Ches-apeake Bay Chapter, as an Emmy winner in 2012. Turner is a Washington, D.C.-based webcasting and social media pioneer with a background in public affairs and broadcast journalism. Working in video and still photography since 1988, he turned his talents to the Internet and social media in 2005.

TRACY (PRIOR) SEFFERS, ’87, registrar at Shepherd Uni-versity, has been selected for the HERS (Higher Educa-tion Resource Services) Institute that will meet through-out the 2012-2013 academic year at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. HERS, an educational nonprofit, provides leadership and management development for women in higher education administration around the world. HERS has served the higher education community since 1972, preparing more than 4,300 female faculty members and ad-ministrators for leadership roles. HERS has active alumni on more than 1,200 private and public campuses, and more than 500 HERS alumni serve in senior-level positions. Sef-fers received her bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon and received her master’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. She worked as the academ-ic coordinator for the TRIO (Upward Bound) program at Lyon. Prior to her employment at Shepherd, she worked at George Mason University, first as an assistant registrar, then as enrollment services manager.

JENNIFER (SMITH) RILEY, ’89, began teaching this fall full-time in English at Sylvan Hills High School, teaching 10th and 11th grades.

TWO ALUMNI were winners in the annual Arkansas Associ-ated Press Managing Editors Awards contest this year. RICK FAHR, ’92, former publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in Conway, won recognition both for his hard news column titled “A Problem Too Close to Home” and for his service

to freedom of information. GEORGE JARED, ’03, with the Jonesboro Sun, won two first-place awards for his news fea-ture titled “Fighting for Life” and for his health-related sto-ry “Diabetes Struggle.”

RICK FAHR, ’92, resigned as publisher of the Log Cabin Dem-ocrat in August to pursue other opportunities. Fahr became publisher of the newspaper in 2010, after previously serving as editor. “I appreciate Morris Communications for giving me the opportunity to serve as publisher,” Fahr said. “The past several years gave me the chance to check a box on my personal ‘bucket list,’ and I am grateful for that. The Log Cabin is poised for great things, and I am confident the staff and the next leader will build upon our recent successes.” Fahr is a native Arkansan who previously worked at news-papers in Russellville and Jonesboro. He also has served as a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, serving tours in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in Iraq.

JENNIFER (GIBSON) SCHNELLMANN, ’92, was awarded the Pharmacy Year 1 Students (P1) Teacher of the Year and the overall Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Pharmacy Teacher of the Year this past spring. She began teaching “Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems” in the fall of 2011, and she also teaches Clinical Toxicology at MUSC, where she is an Associate Professor in the Col-lege of Pharmacy. Schnellmann also recently published a revised version of her book about fibromyalgia, Understand-ing and Conquering Fibromyalgia, Revised Edition, as well as a collection of essays and short stories of Southern humor titled Southern Ugly: A Memoir of an Unattractive Child. She and her daughter, Mary Rose, are collaborating on a new work, The Devil’s Apothecary, which will be an introduction to toxicology book for teens and “tweens” to spur their in-terests in science. Schnellmann received a B.S. in biology from Lyon in 1992, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxi-cology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Scienc-es in 1997. She resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband and daughter.

GAIL HARDY, ’93, writes, “On December 30, 2011, I retired from 10 years of working with the U.S. government. Now, with plenty of time on my hands, I’m doing a lot of gene-alogy and recuperating from heart surgery on February 23 this year. I now live in Tennessee and almost all my family is here so I see my mom and sister a lot (one brother lives in Knoxville and the other in Athens, Alabama); and my younger son lives next door while his older brother lives in Portland, Tennessee, with his wife and seven kids. It’s nice having family around.”

KAREN CULP, ’94, reports that she has accepted a position

teaching seventh-grade English and social studies at Jarrett Middle School in Springfield, Missouri.

ASHLEY (WOMACK) WALKER, ’94, is returning to Batesville and will be teaching English 10 and pre-AP English 10 at Batesville High School.

SANDRA LEE (MCELROY) HOUSE, ’95, received a mas-ter’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University in 2012.

MARY (PYRON) LAWSON, ’97, is now a full-time En-glish instructor at Houston Community College. She writes, “I’ve wanted to move to college for years! This semester, I’ll be teaching Comp 1, Comp 2, Brit Lit 1, and American Lit 2. I’m super excited!”

RON HANKS, ’98, writes, “GOOD NEWS! The short film I starred in, “Breaking Shy,” directed by the awe-some Andrew Wilson, received an Award of Merit from the Best Shorts Competition in LaJolla!”

RICK MITCHELL, ’98, AND AL MALONE, ’96, are now practicing law together as partners in the firm Mitch-ell, Mir & Malone in Fort Worth, Texas.

STEFAN BOOY, ’99, writes, “Life seems to settle down a bit after a two-year stint in Holland, our return to Central Arkansas (this time in Conway), the arrival of our third child Emmy, born August 2011, and the start of a new job for Stefan as a commodity trad-ing analyst. Arden (7) is quite the artist and Ian (5) can’t wait to start Upward basketball next year. Kel-ly (Schafer) ’01, manages to wake up to feed Emmy twice each night and still train for an upcoming 10K at 6 a.m. most mornings and get back in time to get the kids ready for school! She’s the anchor of our family and the force behind everything fun and heart-warming in our home.”

CRAIG WILSON, ’00, writes, “After performing along-side my wife aboard Holland America cruise lines for almost two years, I returned to reality and joined the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

AMANDA (SATTERFIELD) WORTHY, ’06, writes, “Dan-iel and I would like to announce the birth of our first child, Lillian Joy. She was born on April 12, and has been such a delight.”

BIRTHS

ALUMNI NEWS

beginning of another school year. Yesterday, I ate lunch for the first time in the beautiful new dining hall and got my first look at the inside of Edwards Commons. I have never been more proud of Lyon College or more excited about the future!

The College still has challenges to overcome and opportunities to explore, however, and alumni support plays an important role in both processes. Lyon needs regular support from us, its alumni, for scholarships, facilities, and programs so that it can continue to be a place where young people discover themselves and determine their futures. Even the smallest financial gift to the College makes a differ-ence, as it provides evidence of the strong support that Lyon enjoys from its contributing alumni.


As alumni, we have the opportunity to invest in Lyon’s future. Please join me in doing so by visiting the website at www.lyon.edu/support-lyon-donate for more information and to make a donation. I also encourage you to stop by for a visit when you are in the area so that you can see the improved Edwards Commons. I believe that you will be as proud and excited as I am.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Crosby, ’92 Alumni Council President

ALUMNI NOTESas the director of access to quality care, where I have been for a year and a half now. ACHI works in three areas–health care finance, access to quality care, and health promotion/disease prevention. I get to do a little legal and a lot of pol-icy, all the while attempting to avoid the political. It’s fun and worthwhile work on a professional and personal level.”

THREE LYON COLLEGE ALUMNI were chosen for Arkansas Business’ “40 Under 40” list of honorees for 2012. “40 Un-der 40” recognizes business and political leaders under age 40 who are making a mark in their careers. Lyon’s select-ed alumni are CHERYL BRYANT, ’00, of Little Rock, district pharmacy manager for Walgreens; GRETCHEN HALL, ’01, president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Vis-itors Bureau; and DR. LETICIA JONES, ’01, a physician at Grace Clinic for Women in Little Rock. They were select-ed by editors of Arkansas Business magazine from more than 500 new nominations—plus dozens of still-eligible nomi-nations from earlier years. Profiles of the honorees may be found on Arkansas Business’ website. A luncheon recogniz-ing this year’s honorees was held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Little Rock on June 27.

YAVANNA BROWNLEE, ’01, writes, “I have been accepted into the rhetoric and composition Ph.D. program at Ohio Uni-versity in Athens, Ohio. I visited Athens in mid-March. It is a beautiful school and community. I met with Sherrie Gradin, one of the professors in the English Department at OU, and another professor there. We had wonderful conversations. Sherrie informed me that I was in their top three picks for the program.”

ELIZABETH (ROWE) CUMMINGS, ’02, is now the employee re-lations attorney at Windstream Communications, Inc., in Little Rock.

KEVIN FLINN, ’03, writes, “Well, I guess it’s official since I signed my contract—as of July 1st I’ll be joining the hospi-talist group at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.”

DANIELLE ELDERS ROBERTSON, ’03, graduated from UALR’s Bowen School of Law in May and planned to take the Ar-kansas Bar Exam in July.

DR. JESSICA (SNODGRASS) ROSE, ’03, an East Carolina Uni-versity emergency medicine resident, was selected for an internship with ABC News in New York City. She began March 12 and continued with her work at ABC News until March 30. During that time, Dr. Rose worked in the ABC News medical unit supporting ABCNews.com, Good Morn-ing America, and World News Tonight. She also supported chief health and medical editor Dr. Rich Besser. Dr. Rose researched medical stories, called doctors about studies, and

wrote for ABCNews.com. Dr. Rose has a bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon College. She considered pursing a master’s degree in English literature, but instead chose to go to medical school at the University of Arkansas. Her three weeks with ABC counted as an elective rotation in her emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Rose said she doesn’t plan to become a reporter, but she hopes the ex-perience will help her better communicate about medicine. She said she might like to write a newspaper column when she returns to Arkansas following residency.

ELAYNA WELLS, ’03, has completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Central Arkansas.

WAYLON HOWARD, ’04, has completed his Ph.D. in quanti-tative psychology at the University of Kansas and has taken a position with the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

RUSS SWEARINGEN, ’04, is now Program and Service Direc-tor for City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock.

CHRIS TREAT, ’04, was recently awarded the certified trust and financial adviser designation from the Institute of Cer-tified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers As-sociation. Treat is vice president/trust officer and manager of trust operations for First Community Bank of Batesville. Chris has more than eight years of experience in banking and trust services. The CTFA designation is awarded to in-dividuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.

DR. BRAD SCHULZ, ’05, has joined the medical staff at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home as an emer-gency medicine physician. Schulz practices in the Cline Emergency Center at BRMC. After graduating from Lyon, Schulz earned his medical degree from University of Ar-kansas for Medical Sciences. He completed an emergency medicine internship and residency at UAMS and affiliated hospitals. He is certified in pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support (instructor), advanced trau-ma life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and National Association of Emergency Medical Services Providers.

SAM COOKE, ’06, graduated from medical school in May and began his residency in general practice at University of Ar-kansas for Medical Sciences-Fayetteville this summer.

MICHAEL DAY, ’06, writes, “I am the newest member of Unit-ed Federal Credit Union. I am the Business Service Adviser

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NADINE (SULLINGER) GRADY, ’07, was sworn in as an Arkan-sas Certified Public Accountant on May 19, 2012. She also has earned an M.B.A. from UALR.

LEILA (AWWAD) SEIGRIST, ’07, writes, “I made a job change in February, and I’m very happy. I’m currently the depu-ty reporter of decisions for the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. I proofread, edit, and recommend changes to the opinions of the court and work on getting the opinions posted to the web and ready for publication in bound volumes.”

MICHAEL BROWN, ’08, writes, “I just graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and am in the process of moving back to Bates-ville to start practicing at White River Veterinary Clinic. I have a special interest in veterinary oncology. I miss Man-hattan tremendously, but am looking forward to being back close to home and close to Lyon.”

DREW DUNHAM, ’08, AND ROB FRANK, ’08, completed their M.D. programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences last spring, and are committed to their residency programs. Dunham is doing his residency in obstetrics/gy-necology at St. Louis University, and Frank is doing his in the otolaryngology program at UAMS.

JUSTIN CUNNINGHAM, ’09, has been named the head base-ball coach at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, according to the McPherson Sentinel.

COURTNEY KOVACS, ’09, won first place in the University of Tennessee student art exhibition. Kovacs earned a mas-ter’s degree in the advertising program at the University of Tennessee.

VINCENT M. MOORE, ’09, writes, “I passed the CPA Exam in 2011, after having completed my Master in Accounting degree from Saint Louis University. In September 2011, I started as a staff auditor at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, in their St. Louis office.”

KASEY PARARA, ’09, has completed the M.A. in European history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

JUDD DEERE, ’10, writes, “I have accepted the new media director position in Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) of-fice. Will start on May 16, 2012. Sad to be leaving Senator Boozman, but excited for the new challenge!”

KATE REZABEK, ’10, completed her master’s degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University and is in Houston working as a French I

and II teacher at YES Prep—Southwest Campus.

JEFF CASTEEN, ’11, writes, “I am working in a clinic in Arlington, Texas, at United Allergy Services as a clinical allergen specialist. I test people for allergies then teach them how to inject themselves with the allergen.”

JOSHUA JACKSON, ’11, has been accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) that employs foreign, degree-holding individuals as assis-tant language teachers for Japanese school children. Jackson studied Japanese at Lyon College and Aki-ta International University. He attended Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School majoring in international business and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Jackson traveled to Japan in July.

KELSEY LACK, ’11, made it through the first round of consideration at the Humana Festival of New Amer-ican Plays with her 10-minute play “The Billiard Room.” The play was written in Dr. Michael Counts’ playwriting workshop at Lyon. Humana Festival ac-cepted it along with 500 other works by professional and amateur playwrights worldwide.

TWO RECENT GRADUATES will be teaching abroad next year. CETHLINN CUNNINGHAM, ’12, has been hired by the French government to teach elementary school in the Marseille area, and TAYLOR GREGORY, ’12, will be teaching English in Cambodia.


DR. RICHARD AMBLER, ’02, married Dr. Jessica Ange on July 14, 2012. They live in Neah Bay, Washing-ton, at the far northwest tip of the Olympic Penin-sula, on the Makah Indian Reservation. They both work for Indian Health Service in the medical clin-ic there, Ambler said.

JACOB DIDION, ’12, AND MONICA (DAY) DIDION, ’11, were married on June 30, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith.

TYLER HUDGENS, ’12, AND ELIZABETH NIEMEYER, ’12, were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro on July 21. Former Lyon pro-fessor Mike Cumnock officiated the ceremony.

WEDDINGS

LONGTIME LYON COLLEGE PROFESSOR Dr. Terrell Tebbetts isn’t afraid of a challenge. He’s also not afraid to issue a challenge to others.

After the College lost its dining hall and student union in a 2010 fire, Tebbetts knew the brothers of Kappa Sigma could help.

Insurance money and donations rolled in for con-struction of a new building, but the college lacked funds for furnishings. Lyon still needed thousands of dollars for new tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, televisions, computers, and, finally, equipment for the game room.

That’s where the Kappa Sigma brothers stepped up.

Tebbetts, Kappa Sigma Lambda-Iota chapter adviser and Kappa Sigma member himself, created a cam-paign that would furnish the building’s game room. The campaign would be a celebration for the chap-ter’s 40th anniversary in 2013.

Tebbetts hoped to get alumni and active members to raise $30,000 for the game room.

The campaign, dubbed the “Campaign to Claim the Game Room for Kappa Sigma” kicked off in May 2012. Tebbetts sent a letter to every Kappa Sig-ma alumnus laying out the need, the goal, and the College’s pledge to put a plaque in the game room acknowledging the gift made by Kappa Sigma. Teb-

betts also agreed to match gifts.

By July, gifts had reached the $30,000 goal with more than 90 alumni giving. At that point, Tebbetts set a new goal: Kappa Sigma could declare a “Dou-ble-Hundred Victory” if at least 100 alumni brothers contributed before classes began and 100 percent of undergraduate brothers contributed after they re-turned to Lyon.

The fraternity was able to declare a “Double-Hun-dred Victory,” with 103 alumni and all undergradu-ate brothers contributing for a $32,000 total.

“I’m super proud of Lyon’s Kappa Sigmas,” Tebbetts said. “What a generous way to celebrate the chap-ter’s 40th anniversary. The brothers who return for the anniversary celebration next April should take great satisfaction as they see their anniversary plaque dedicated.”

Tebbetts said he would like to see other Greek fra-ternities and sororities create fundraising campaigns.

“Other campus brotherhoods are strong as well,” he said. “I would love to see them come forward with the same generosity and lay claim to spaces they adopt at Lyon.”

For more information about how your organization can conduct a similar drive, please contact the Ad-vancement office at (870) 307-7211.

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IN MEMORIAM

DR. VIRGINIA RUTHERFORD, ’35, age 95, of San Diego, Cal-ifornia, formerly of Batesville, died March 30, 2012, in San Diego. Born May 10, 1916 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Kirke Martin and Neill Ruther-ford. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and she received a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She was a professor of speech at DePaul University in Chicago for many years. During World War II, she served as director of the Red Cross, mostly in the European Theatre. She was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Survivors include two nieces: Jean R. Crouch of Batesville and Bar-bara R. Keedy of Ocala, Florida; three great-nephews: Allen L. Crouch, Bruce Rutherford, and Mitchell Rutherford, all of Batesville; and four great-nieces: Katherine Hughes of Bellevue, Washington, Laura Crouch of San Diego, Brenda Rutherford of Batesville, and Dr. Celeste Clements of An-napolis, Maryland.

RUTH V. HORNE, ’41, age 92, of Norman, died March 12, 2012, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born March 25, 1919, near Norman, to Cleveland Lafayette and Emma Clay McGough Horne. A graduate of Arkansas College (Lyon College) at Batesville (1941) and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia (1966), she served 44 years at several Arkansas schools as an English and Spanish teacher and as librarian. Ruth was active in

the Montgomery County Historical Society. She contrib-uted to Montgomery County-Our Heritage Vol. 1 (1986) and Vol. 2 (1990), and Montgomery County, Arkansas Cemeter-ies (1997). She is survived by her sister, Betty Horne, of Norman; sister-in-law, Irene Mason Horne, of Littleton, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

MARTHA (PAISLEY) FAST, ’47, age 85, of Hot Springs Village, died May 2, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born July 19, 1926, in Mokpo, Korea, to Florence Jar-boe and James Ira Paisley. Martha grew up in Korea where her parents were Presbyterian missionaries and came to the United States in 1940 when the family was evacuated be-fore World War II. She graduated from Arkansas College, now Lyon, in 1947. She and her husband, Stan, moved to Hot Springs Village in 1985. She was a member and elder of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines and elected Woman of Faith by the Kirk’s Presbyterian Women for 2008-2009. Martha was a member of the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association, Village Card Club, P.E.O., the Democratic Club of Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village Women’s Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Arkansas Razorback Club. Mar-tha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stanley W. Fast; two sons, Stanley Wayne Fast Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and Alan Paisley Fast of Emporia, Kan-sas; two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

ALLIE RAYE IVY, ’57, age 78, of Marcella, died May 31, 2012.


best record at the school was 25-5 as the teams were ranked in the top 10 five times. His softball squad captured two state titles and was runner-up once.

LINDA RAMSEY, ’86

Ramsey was the first female to sign a NAIA let-ter-of-intent to compete at Arkansas College. She participated in both cross country and track and field, earning a number of national honors.

A Who’s Who Among College Students honoree for three years, Ramsey was an individual cross coun-try conference champion and a NAIA District 17 participant in 1980. She was named All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference that year and All-NAIA District 17.

A four-year letter winner in both cross country and track, she was also All AIC in track and field in 1981 in the long jump, the 800-meters, the mile, the two-mile, and the mile-relay.

Ramsey was a member of three cross country and track AIC championship teams and a member of the Top 10 all-time cross country list at the College.

Ramsey, who resides in Dallas, was also part of the squad awarded “The Winningest Years of Athletics” by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas College.

DAVID BROGDON, ’93

Brogdon had a four-year basketball career for the Scots. During this time he received a number of awards, including Baldor NAIA Scholar Athlete of the Year.

He currently ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,440 points, seventh in rebounding with 593 rebounds, 11th in assists with 209 points, and third in three-point field goals made (234). When he graduated, Brogdon was seventh in scoring, fifth in rebounding, seventh in assists, and first in three-point field goals made in the College record books.

Since his graduation, he has worked on numerous committees at the College, continuing to support and serve his alma mater. He currently resides in Batesville.

BRIAN KRUG, ’98

The head women’s golf coach at Lyon College from 2000-05, Brian Krug took the fledgling program that began in 1999 and led it to three TranSouth Athlet-ic Conference championships, the only three titles the College ever won.

Krug took teams to the NAIA National Champi-onships in 2003 and 2005 and four NAIA National Tournaments in five years. The Scots also won the NAIA Region XI Championship under his leader-ship.

He was the TranSouth Coach of the Year three times (2002-04) and the NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year in 2004. He coached multiple all-conference and all-region players and a pair of NAIA All-Amer-icans. Krug had two golfers finish in the top 10 at the National Tournament in 2002 and 2003.

Krug, who now resides in Paragould, was also a let-terman on the Scots baseball team.

JOHN BENNETT

Bennett is the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Service Award winner. Though he did not attend Lyon, he has been a benefactor to the school in many ways. Particularly notable is his membership in the Ath-letics Booster Club, which he served in several ca-pacities. He helped lead the re-organization of the Booster Club in the late 1980s, served as president twice, and was recognized as Booster of the Year. Bennett continues to support the College today.

Bennett also twice served as a volunteer tennis coach at Lyon. He is a current resident of Batesville.

L-R: Box, Ramsey, Brogdon, Krug, and Bennett

She was born June 27, 1933, at Mountain View in the Richwoods community to Alva and Dorris (Tuttle) Martin. She worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She was a member of the Mountain View General Baptist Church. Survivors are her son, Roger Ivy and wife Con-nie of Marcella; sisters Nola Pyle of Noblesville, Indiana; Vada Thompson of Locust Grove; Lola Solida of Bradford; Atha Grooms of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; brothers Alton Martin of Southside; Lonnie Martin of Anderson, Indi-ana; Doug Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; two grandchildren, Thomas Ivy and wife Andrea, and Sarah Cox and husband Will; and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Ivy, and son, Michael Ivy.

BRIG. GEN. OLIVER WILLIAM “DUB” MYERS, ’52, former com-mander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the Arkansas Army National Guard, died July 5, 2012 at age 82. Gen. Myers died at his home in Jacksonville with his wife of nearly 60 years, Billie Ann, by his side. Myers was born June 15, 1930 in Forrest City to Oliver C. and Gertie Riggs Myers. He graduated from Forrest City High School and received a Bachelor of Arts from Arkansas College (now Lyon Col-lege). In the fall of 1947, Myers enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. It was the beginning of a military career that, with only a brief interruption, would continue for 40 years. Myers enlisted in Battery B, 445th Field Artillery Battalion in September 1947. In February 1953, he was ordered to extended active duty and served in Korea with Battery C, 555th Field Artillery Battalion from July 1953 to November 1954. Upon release from active duty, he was reassigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was federally appointed and recognized as a Brigadier General on August 5, 1982, and designated a STARC Command-er of the State Area Command on July 23, 1984. Myers proudly appointed the first African American officer to a command leadership position in the Arkansas National Guard, and he was the first to recommend a female officer for command of a company. After his retirement from the National Guard in 1987, Gen. Myers worked as community relations manager for Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville. Throughout his life, he was involved in service to his coun-try and his community in many roles. He received numer-ous military and civilian awards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann (Dewey) Mishler of Maumelle and Olivia Myers Farrell of Little Rock; grand-children, Grant (Rebekah) Martin of Maumelle, Andrea (Sam) Dickey of Paragould, Max Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa, and Zoe Farrell of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Luke Martin and Ella Dickey; two sisters, Alma

(Chas) Geiger and Barbara (I.B.) Stewart; brother-in-law Maj. Gen. (ret.) William (Gayle) Page and sister-in-law, Barbara Moore and a host of nieces and nephews.

FRANK H. SHELL, ’54, age 78, died March 19, 2012, in Batesville. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons, Jay and Joe Shell; daughters, Sarah Teague and Susan Allison; stepson, Sam Caery; and 16 grandchildren. Mr. Shell was born July 6, 1933, in Sage. Shell was a natural athlete and earned scholarships in baseball and basketball at Arkansas College (now Lyon) and the former Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). He played on pennant-winning minor league teams every year throughout the South. He collect-ed several championship rings, watches, and MVP awards. He was also selected to play baseball on the elite Black Knights Company team during his service in the Army in Germany, making it to the semi-fi-nals of the European GI World Series. While playing baseball, Shell sensed a calling to Christian ministry. He earned master’s degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the Southwestern Theological Sem-inary in Fort Worth, Texas. He taught and coached baseball at the former Southern Baptist College (now Williams) in Walnut Ridge. He also pastored South-ern Baptist churches in Alicia, Walnut Ridge (White Oak and First), and Clinton in Arkansas. He con-tributed as pastor, associational director, and volun-teer for several stints in Montana, including tenures in churches in Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Big Timber. Shell traveled to several countries as a mis-sionary. He preached on every inhabited continent. He presided as chairman of the board at Williams Baptist College during several terms and the baseball field at Williams Baptist is named for him. He con-tinued to preach until last year. He was a member of West Baptist in Batesville. A Kiwanian for almost 50 years, he served as president in many of the towns where he lived. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a pilot. He was an avid gardener and an ardent out-doorsman.

ELEANOR VIOLA ELLEBRACHT, ’58, age 75, of Kirks-ville, Missouri, died May 9, 2012, in Columbia, Mis-souri. She married Pat Ellebracht in 1966, in Sidney. Surviving are son Rex Ellebracht and wife Debbie and their children, Marcela, Jessica, and Jenny El-lebracht of Lawrence, Kansas. Also surviving are daughter Elena Asher and husband, Jon Asher, and


their father had been given the option to come to the United States when he was a young man, but hadn’t been able to afford the move. Years later, he had the chance to come to the States and coach American soccer, but by then he had a wife and a family, and once again missed the opportunity.

“It’s a big risk, in a way, for my parents, because they have to pay out a lot of money to get us over here,” Robert admitted. “But we’re really blessed to have the parents we have, and they have always supported us for the hard work we’ve put in. We have a lot of support behind us, which is a huge help.”

THE 2012 SEASON at Lyon College didn’t start smoothly. Former coach Mitch McKay accepted another coaching position just prior to the Scots’ fall training camp. But with nine seniors and new

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LYON SELECTS FIVE FOR 2012 HALL OF FAME CLASSAnnual banquet set for November 17 in Edwards Commons

coach Michael Brookshire (formerly of Hanni-bal-LaGrange University), Robert said the change has gone well.

“The training sessions we’ve had since [Brookshire] got here were short, fast, and intense, just as I like,” Robert said. “I guess in a way it was a good thing, be-cause we’re all in the same boat. I knew Jordy would be a big addition to our team, and I hoped Michael would be open to that, and he has been.”

Both Hall brothers now have aspirations of play-ing professional soccer in America, and this season could be a huge step toward making that dream come true. The brothers are excited about being together, joining their family with their new Lyon family, and making huge strides in their careers. Lyon College, they say, is the perfect place for them to be.

LYON COLLEGE has selected the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012. This year’s honorees are David Brogdon, ’93; Ted Box, ’71; Brian Krug, ’98; and Lin-da Ramsey, ’86; along with Service Award winner John Bennett.

The Hall of Fame celebration will take place on Saturday, November 17, in Edwards Commons.The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by the induction ceremony and banquet at 6:30. A silent auction will be held throughout the event.

TED BOX, ’71

While attending Arkansas College, Box lettered in both basketball and baseball for three consecutive years. After graduating, he used his education to vault himself into a productive teaching and coach-ing career.

Box has coached for 35 years at four different high schools, earning Conference Coach of the Year more than six times. He was also named All-Star Coach three times.

Box started his coaching career at Greenway High School, where he worked from 1971-75 as head of

the boys basketball and baseball programs. He led GHS to a second-place finish in the county tourna-ment in 1975-76 and a fourth-place finish in the dis-trict’s 16-team tourney, posting a 20-14 record.

In 1976, Box took a position at Oak Grove High School in Paragould, where he went on to win con-ference championships at several invitational tour-naments in both junior and senior high levels. The Oak Grove team was conference champs in 1980-81 with a 30-7 mark.

Box moved to Piggott High School in 1981, once again coaching basketball and baseball. PHS won the county championship in 1983, and Box led a team to a District Tournament championship, ad-vancing to the state tournament. He also led a pair of baseball squads to the state playoffs.

In 1990, Box returned to Batesville, where he coached at Batesville High School until 2006. At BHS, he led the boys basketball program for 16 sea-sons, was the assistant baseball coach for eight years, and was the girls fast-pitch softball coach for seven years. He led the high school basketball team to 11 state playoffs and, in 1994, the state semifinals. His

and where I wanted to be. I didn’t want to go to a big college and graduate with people that I had never met in four years of school.”

The 21-year old said he had never heard of Lyon before he was told about the option to attend. But despite what he calls a tough first year and a 10-6-1 season record, he knew right away that Lyon was the place for him.

“After the first year, I won’t lie, I wanted to leave af-ter the tough season we had. But . . . the people that are around here, it’s just like family, and I couldn’t leave this place. It was very special right away. All the lads were one big group and all hang out togeth-er and support each other. Everybody here at Lyon wants to get to know you, especially if you’re an in-ternational [student]. So that side of it was big for me, and that’s why I wanted to stay here. And I’m really glad I did.”

MEANWHILE, BACK IN ENGLAND, Jordan, three years the younger, had professional aspirations of his own and was also playing club ball, hoping to earn a pro contract.

“I spoke to my parents at least twice a week on Skype,” Robert explained. “Jordy [Jordan] was do-ing his thing and I would ‘see’ him on the weekends when he got back. I would ask him how he was doing and push him on to make sure he was doing his stuff and keep working toward possibly getting a profes-sional contract there.”

When Jordan didn’t ink a professional pact, he had a backup plan to join his brother in America. He said he was planning on making the move to the U.S. regardless of Robert because of the opportunity to play collegiate and, hopefully, professional soccer if he didn’t sign with a pro team in England.

“I had visited America . . . for a month with my par-ents when Robert went to California to play [in the Professional Development League] with California Seahorses last summer,” Jordan said. “I went over to see him and knew I wanted to come back.”

JORDAN ADMITS THERE IS A FIERCE COMPETITION between the brothers, but Robert said it’s a very healthy relationship, and they’re glad to be finally playing together for the Scots.

“We’ve always been competitive since I was this high,” Jordan said, holding his hand near his waist. “We’re ridiculously competitive. Robert is older and

has a wiser head, and he does a good job of calming things down for me.

“But I’m still teaching him some things from En-gland, because he’s come over here and lost his phys-ical edge of the game. I know he doesn’t want to get a lot of fouls and free kicks, but I’m trying to bring his physical things back to him, things he showed in our last exhibition against Hendrix.

“At first I was getting a little frustrated with [Robert]during games because I know how good he is. And sometimes he lets himself down, and I find myself getting frustrated at him, and he’ll do the same to me. So after the game we tell each other what we think of each other, like if we think the other is too slow to the ball or we’re not seeing [the ball] quick enough. And then the next training session we’re taking that and getting better.

“I think it’s benefitting both of us because we both have the same passion for the game.”

“I’ve never played properly with [Jordan] before,” Robert said. “I don’t know if it’s a big brother thing, but I’ll always watch to make sure he’s doing his stuff properly. I’ll get on his back. I don’t feel like I’m just playing my game any more, I’m also watching his.

“You always look out for your teammates, but when it’s your brother, it’s completely something else.”

THE BROTHERS NOTED the variations in soccer be-tween England and America.

“The major difference in the game is the physical side of it,” Jordan said. “In England it’s much rougher and quicker. When you’re on the ball, you get pres-sure no matter where you are on the pitch. In Amer-ica, the game is a lot more technical. Here there’s a free kick almost every time there’s physical contact, but in England you can get away with it a lot.”

Jordan said that he and his brother have brought a lot of skills to America that will help them.

“The main thing I learned in England was the defen-sive shape. In England it’s all about the shape from the back [of the defense]. Defending is more import-ant than anything else. So we always had good team shape more than anything else.”

IT WAS THEIR FATHER’S WISH, the brothers said, that they come to America and take advantage of the op-portunity he had once had. Jordan explained that

IN MEMORIAMtheir son, Brady Douglas Watkins of Shawnee, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of North Little Rock High School, Mrs. Elle-bracht earned a B.A. degree from Arkansas College in 1958. She took additional classes at the University of Arkansas. She received an M.A. in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers (Nashville) now Vanderbilt University. During the 1958-1959 school year, she taught English and World History and served as school librarian at Sulphur Rock. From 1960-1967, she was assistant librarian at Arkansas State University. She was employed as Refer-ence Librarian at Truman State University from 1967 until she retired in 1997, where she also taught classes in library science. In Kirksville, Mrs. Ellebracht served terms on the boards of YMCA and Twin Pines Adult Care Center. She was president of Red Barn Community Arts League for two years and president of Quota International.

SHIRLEY C. MCCALEB, ’58, age 76, of Batesville died Jan. 4, 2012. Survivors: son, Joseph McCaleb; daughter, Laura Hudson; sister, Joanne Platt; brother, Charles Reaves.

GEORGE ANN (ROBINSON) SIMS, ’62, age 75, of Batesville, died on May 23, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born March 4, 1937, in Batesville to George Henry and Ann Pelly Robinson. George Ann graduated from Batesville High School and continued her studies at Ouachita Baptist University and Arkansas State Universi-ty. A lifelong Batesville resident, she was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was an active member of PEO and led a Bible study group for many years. Her daughter, Georgette King Sims of Little Rock, and her son, Noel Robinson Sims of Batesville, survive her. Her husband, Noel “Curley” King Sims, preceded her in death. George Ann was a homemaker, a passionate advo-cate for animals, a genealogy buff and an avid Anglophile.

PEGGYE IMOGENE (TOLBERT) WINNINGHAM, ’62, died April 29, 2012, in Conway. She was born Jan. 15, 1942, at Hox-ie. The family moved to Jonesboro in 1947. When Peggye was beginning the seventh grade, she was tested and scored so high that she was immediately moved up to grade nine. She graduated from Valley View High School and entered Arkansas College at age 16. At Arkansas College, she met Doyce Stanton Winningham, and they married August 13, 1960, and moved to Greenbrier where Doyce had been hired as the junior high basketball coach. Peggye complet-ed her bachelor’s degree in Conway at what is now the Uni-versity of Central Arkansas in 1962 and began her teaching career at Greenbrier. Peggye went on to earn three master’s degrees in the fields of English, history, and counseling as

well as certification in Gifted and Talented Programs. She established the Gifted and Talented programs in the Mor-rilton school system where she was counselor for six years. Doyce and Peggye retired and bought a large farm west of Center Ridge where they were recognized more than once as “Farm Family of the Year.” She is survived by two sons, Denny Lee and wife Rebecca of King George, Virginia, and Joe Don Winningham and wife Caroline of Conway, and five grandchildren.

JAMES “JERRY” F. HITCHING, ’67, age 66, of Marietta, Georgia, died March 23, 2011. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Hitching was employed by Hardee’s Food Systems as a franchise service consultant. He served our country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam era ob-taining the rank of sergeant. Mr. Hitching was assigned to the Third Armor Division in Germany. He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and while in Chatta-nooga he volunteered with the Salvation Army and Junior Achievement. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hitching of Marietta; daughters, Julie Beith of Marietta and Cheri Hitching of Lithia Springs; three grandchildren; and a sis-ter, Virginia Andrews of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

CONNIE (BILBREY) MATTHEWS, ’91, age 61, of Bethesda, died March 17, 2012, at her home. Born October 2, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lester Bilbrey and Dottie (Runsick) Bilbrey. She graduated from Clover Bend High School and then went to Arkansas Col-lege where she received her bachelor’s degree. She received her master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She was a retired school teacher who taught third grade for 20 years. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Danny Matthews of Bethesda; one son, Keith Matthews and his wife, Lesley, of Batesville; two grandchildren: Eli Matthews and Claire Matthews; two brothers: Sonny and Gary Bil-brey of Walnut Ridge; three sisters: Kathryn Doyle, Barbara Gaither, and Rosene Bilbrey, all of Jonesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

BILLY DAN GALLAGHER, age 66, of Batesville died Jan. 15, 2012. He was born at Black Rock to John William and Mary Elizabeth Long Gallagher. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Gallagher; sons, Keith Gallagher, Chris Gallagh-er, and Brian Scott Gallagher; one brother; four sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He retired from ConAgra Foods in Batesville after 43 years of service. He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Bethes-da.



LYON IS PLEASED to pay trib-ute to the many donors who gave to the College during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012. Their generous gifts, both large and small, continue to help fulfill the promise of this institution.

The Lyon College administration has made every effort to recognize all of the College’s generous supporters. If your name has been omitted or spelled incorrectly, please ac-cept our apologies and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records.

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ROBERT AND JORDAN HALL admit they are as com-petitive as two people can be when playing soccer—typical for brothers. They hope that competitiveness will help them reach the professional level as they push each other to excel.

Despite their increased drive when they’re on the field with the other, the brothers didn’t officially compete together until they left their home in Hull, England, and crossed the Atlantic to play for the Lyon College Scots.

ROBERT IS A SENIOR, set to graduate with a degree in psychology in May. He came to the United States

in 2009 after failing to obtain a professional soccer contract in his homeland. In his last three seasons, he’s helped the Scots to a combined 30-19-5 record (.612), scoring 17 goals and adding six assists, de-spite usually playing in the defensive backfield.

“I played club ball for the Doncaster Rovers in En-gland for two years,” Robert said. “I tried to get a professional contract, but nothing happened. But there was this guy that was linked with America and getting guys over here. That’s when I joined up with an agency and got a scholarship offer here at Lyon. I had a few schools to choose from, but Lyon was like a small community, and that was more like a family

ENGLISHMEN BECOME SCOTS AT LYON COLLEGE// by John Krueger, Sports Information Director

LYON HEARTS The Lyon Hearts group comprises individuals and organizations who contribute $25,000 or more annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and UniversitiesMrs. John BlythCharles A. Frueauff FoundationDr. Charles Fallis, ’49W. P. Florence Estate**Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38Ruth V. Horne Living Trust**Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr.Life PlusDr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Andrew Nelson Estate**Mr. and Mrs. Henry NicholsMrs. Mary Lou OliverMrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49R. E. Lee Wilson Trust FoundationRoy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational TrustKathryn and Stephen Harrow Smith Estate**Norris C. Taylor Estate**The Freeman FoundationMr. John Trimble Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Donald WeathermanSusie Welch Estate**Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiteside IIIWillard & Pat Walker Charitable FoundationMr. Perry WilsonDr. and Mrs. Robert Young III

Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch, ’62, and Mr. James CrouchMrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert Forrest, ’97Mr. James Gilliam Jr., ’95Mrs. Judy Hance and Mr. Eric Hance, ’78Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist, ’93, and Dr. Rodney McFaddenMr. Mark NicholsREB Farms, LLCMrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson IIISissy’s Log Cabin, Inc.Sodexo, Inc. & AffiliatesMrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John, ’67, and Mr. James St. JohnMs. Anne (Maxfield) StrahlMr. Stephen Williams, ’82Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE The Founders Circle comprises indi-viduals and organizations who contribute from $10,000 to $24,999 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Gail Bellingrath and Mr. Mac Bellingrath III, ’75Bellingrath Investments Limited PartnershipMrs. Penny Churchill and Dr. David Churchill, ’81Citizens Bank of BatesvilleMr. and Mrs. Sam CookeFirst Community Bank of BatesvilleFred T. Griffin Estate**Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57Liberty Bank of ArkansasMs. Margaret MartinMrs. Kathleen Parnell and Mr. Albert Parnell, ’65Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath PughMr. and Mrs. Warren StephensonDr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts

THE TARTAN SOCIETYThe Tartan Society comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $5,000 to $9,999 annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas Community FoundationMrs. Kay ArnoldMr. Don BedellMr. and Mrs. Jimmy BellMrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORSHIGHLANDER SOCIETYThe Highlander Society comprises individ-uals and organizations who contribute from $1,000 to $4,999 annually to Lyon College.

Dr. and Mrs. J. D. AllenMrs. Edie Allen and Mr. Kenny Allen, ’70Arkansas Hoops, Inc.AT&TMr. T. Maxfield BahnerMr. and Mrs. Robert BakerMr. Marlon Banks, ’03Dr. and Mrs. Seth BarnesMr. and Mrs. Nelson Barnett Jr.Mr. James Barnett, ’47Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler, ’04, and Mr. Thiago Bazler, ’05Dr. and Mrs. David BellDr. William Beller, ’63Beller Dental ClinicMrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and Mr. David BlairMrs. Liz Branch and the Reverend Dr. William Branch Jr.Dr. Benjamin Bridges, ’97Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal BrownMr. and Mrs. James P. BuchananDr. William BulkleyAdm. Robert CariusDr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar, ’89, and Mr. James Cartillar Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles CheathamMr. and Mrs. George ChlebakMr. and Mrs. Dale ColeCooper’s Hawk Golf CourseDr. Vicky (Scritchfield) Crittenden, ’78, and Mr. William CrittendenMrs. Gretchen CrowCustom Printing Co., Inc.Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist, ’83, and Mr. Eric Dahlquist, ’92Mrs. Dana Daniel and Mr. Scott Daniel, ’92Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80Mr. and Mrs. Eddie DrillingDunvegan Foundation of Clan MacLeod Society USAMr. and Mrs. Davis DutyEast Harding, Inc.Econo-Mart PharmacyEdward JonesEntergy CorporationMrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47

Mr. Mark Light, ’92Mrs. Polly LivingstonLucas, Merriott & Associates, Inc.Luther King Capital ManagementMr. Van Manning Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Steve MasseyMr. and Mrs. Tibor MazarDr. James McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Max McElmurryMr. Thomas McGillMedical Park Orthopaedic ClinicDr. and Mrs. Clinton MeltonDr. Scott Merrell, ’92Midwest Lime CompanyMrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery, ’51Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54Mrs. Mary MosleyMPE Consulting Engineers, Inc.Dr. Frances Ketz and Dr. Patrick MulickMrs. Laurie Osborne and Mr. Bobby Osborne, ’65Osborne Leasing, Inc.P.E., Inc.Mrs. Laura ParksMrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich, ’95, and Mr. John Peiserich, ’95Pleth, LLCPresbyterian Church of Bella VistaPresbytery of ArkansasMrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and Mr. Alan QueenMrs. Karen Rayburn and Mr. Len Rayburn, ’91Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed, ’48, and Dr. Stanley ReedMr. Dwayne Reliford, ’94Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey, ’64, and Mr. John RicheyDr. Wanda (Allender) Rider, ’54Roark-Perkins-Perry-Yelvington, P.A.Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson, ’59Mrs. Alma Rogers and Mr. Donald Rogers, ’88Mrs. Haley Rugger and Mr. Joseph Rugger, ’03Mr. and Mrs. Ed RussellMr. and Mrs. James “Shep” Russell IIIMrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford, ’80, and Mr. Bruce Rutherford, ’77Mr. and Mrs. James Rutherford IIIMr. and Mrs. Dan RutledgeThe Reverend and Mrs. Thomas SaleScoutwareMrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell, ’59, and Mr. Jimmy Shirrell, ’58

Mrs. Lois FergusonFirst Presbyterian Church of Batesville, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, TXMr. John Forkner, ’89Dr. Deborah Fulbright, ’75FutureFuel Chemical CompanyMr. Richard Galbraith, ’65, and the late Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith, ’65Gordon and Shirley GarlingtonMrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace, ’58, and Mr. Preston Grace Jr., ’60GreenwayDr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend Brien Hall, ’92Ms. Gretchen Hall, ’01Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton, ’96, and Mr. Kevin Hamilton, ’94Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance, ’52Mr. Jeffrey HardinMrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey, ’71, and Mr. Jon HealeyMr. and Mrs. David HeringerMr. and Mrs. Basil Hicks Jr.Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53Mr. and Mrs. David HidyDr. Charles HokeHoke Limited PartnershipDr. and Mrs. Paul HolifieldDr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg, ’73, and Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr., ’72Mrs. Kay Holmes and the Honorable Paul “P. K.” Holmes IIIMrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes, ’60, and Mr. Bill Hughes, ’73Mr. and Mrs. Jerry JacksonMr. and Mrs. Brice JacksonMs. Judy Jeffery, ’69Dr. and Mrs. Jay JeffreyMrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins, ’92, and Mr. Kevin Jenkins, ’86Dr. and Mrs. Bruce JohnstonDr. Leticia (Wright) Jones, ’01, and Mr. David Jones, ’99Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman, ’53Mrs. Starr (Belleville) Kent, ’88, and Mr. Johnny Kent, ’64Kent’s Firestone ServiceMr. and Mrs. Wesley Ketz Jr.Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall, ’54, and Mr. Louis KuykendallLaCroix Optical Co.Mr. and Mrs. Pat LeaMs. Kristen Light

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Mrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray Simpson III, ’01Mrs. Betty SloanDr. and Mrs. John SloanSloan Farms Inc.Mrs. Lesley Smith and Dr. Shane Smith, ’93Ms. Sarah SmitherSonic Building PartnershipMrs. Hope SpraginsDr. and Mrs. John SpraginsStanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamMrs. Anne StewartMr. Marshall StewartMr. and Mrs. Paul StrackMrs. Margaret SturchThe Crow FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jerry TownsleyDr. and Mrs. Bill TranumTravelers Community ConnectionsMs. Malinda TullohVerizon FoundationDr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker, ’00, and Dr. Robin WalkerMrs. Janis Walmsley and Mr. Bill Walmsley, ’63Walmsley Law FirmMrs. Becky (Sims) Wann, ’73, and Mr. Garry Wann, ’66Dr. Michelle Warden and Mr. Kirk WardenDr. and Mrs. Dan WestWhite River Health System, Inc.White River Petroleum Co., Inc.Col. and Mrs. Richard WilhelmDr. Virginia WrayWright, Lindsey & Jennings LLPMrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and Mr. Danny YeagerMrs. Kimberly (Dickerson) Young, ’00, and Mr. Wayne Young

THE PIPERS CLUBThe Pipers Club comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $500 to $999 annually to Lyon College.

Mr. Ron AdkisonAdvanced AestheticsMr. Stephen AndersonArkansas Analytical, Inc.Mrs. Diane Arnold, ’68, and Mr. Thomas Arnold, ’69Arnold Kawasaki-Yamaha

Pulaski Veterinary ClinicLt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75RCI ServiceDr. Tara Reynolds, ’95Rhyno Enterprises LLCMrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards, ’78, and Mr. Ferry RichardsMr. and Mrs. Biff RogersMrs. Annette Rollins and Dr. Jim Rollins, ’69Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SchwarzkopfMr. and Mrs. Charles SeasholtzSecond Presbyterian Church, Little RockMs. Patricia Seibert, ’83Mrs. Sara (Bork) Sergent, ’03Mr. Billy SextonMr. Jeff ShowalterMr. and Mrs. Mark SkinnerSpring River Presbyterian ChurchStephens, Inc.Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens, ’56, and Mr. Calvin StevensMs. Kimberly StevensMr. and Mrs. Doug StrickelMrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford, ’59, and Mr. Byron Swafford Sr., ’61Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor, ’46Mr. Donald Taylor, ’01Mrs. Lisa Taylor and Mr. Stan Taylor, ’73Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96Dr. Jason Timmons, ’96Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and Mr. Lawrence TrussellMrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner, ’64, and Mr. Larry WagonerMr. and Mrs. Mark WalkerMr. and Mrs. Stanley WhitlowWilliams Equipment Co.Mr. David WinberryMr. and Mrs. Perry YoheMr. Ryan Young, ’08

SCOTS LEAGUEThe Scots League comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $250 to $499 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton AdlerAll About Smiles DentalMrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond, ’68Arkansas Eye Care Specialties

Mrs. Nina Avant and Mr. Clifton Avant, ’78Mrs. Betty (Massey) Barnett, ’87, and Mr. Charles BarnettMr. Jack Biderman, ’78BMR Transport, Inc.Mrs. Sara Boone and Mr. Nevil Boone, ’63BSN SportsMr. Todd BudyDr. Robert Cashner, ’65Cave City PharmacyClan Wallace Society World WideMrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80Cottonwood Medical, Inc.Cutco CorporationMs. Mary DayMrs. Alberta Ericson and Master Chief Edward Ericson, ’89First Presbyterian Church of Camden, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Newport, ARFirst Presbyterian Church of Van Buren, ARGalyean, LPMrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass, ’82, and Mr. James Gass, ’84Ms. Kerri GlaudeMr. and Mrs. Gary GoforthMs. Diana (Wilson) Gray, ’88Mr. and Mrs. Tony GundermanMs. Frances HendricksMs. Olivia HicksMrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks, ’50, and the Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50Highrock Farms, Inc.Independence County Off-RoadKallsnick, Inc.Ms. Stephanie Keith, ’90Kirk in the Pines, Hot Springs Village, ARMrs. Frances Moore-Kyle and Mr. Stuart KyleL. D. GAL, Inc.Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen, ’76, and Mr. Ronald Lewallen, ’74Dr. and Mrs. Tim LindblomLove Law Firm, P.C.Ms. Judy LovingMrs. Linda Magouyrk and Mr. David Magouyrk, ’74Mr. Joshua Manning, ’06Med AestheticsNatalie’sMr. Gaston Orahood, ’13Peggy Ann Prints and Custom FramesMrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Chuch

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Bad Boy, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert BakerBarbara Jean Ltd.Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean BarronMrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham, ’67Batesville Surgery & CT ImagingMrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and Mr. Michael Beary, ’79Dr. Martha BeckMs. Connie BoysterMrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum, ’82Mr. Russell Branscum, ’77Dr. and Mrs. Paul BubeMr. Marion BurtonMrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell, ’75, and Mr. David Campbell, ’75Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and Mr. Steve CaseMr. Michael ClineMr. Chris ColbathDr. and Mrs. Samuel CookeCosmetic Surgery CenterMr. and Mrs. Dean CovingtonMrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig, ’49, and Dr. Robert Craig, ’45Ms. Kimberly Crosby, ’92Crown Point ResortDr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena CzerwinskaDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Little RockMr. and Mrs. John DurantMs. Adele FendleyFerneauMr. Jason Finney, ’92Flowers Baking CompanyMr. Thurman Ford Jr., ’56Dr. and Mrs. Kurt GraftonMrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin, ’03, and Dr. Rodney Griffin, ’96Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley, ’52Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden, ’47, and Mr. Donald Hedden, ’50Ms. Jill Hedler, ’12Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard, ’64, and Mr. Edward Hibbard, ’62Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78Highland Family DentistryMr. and Mrs. Marvin HintonMs. Jessie Hurt, ’11Mr. and Mrs. Donald HyattJ. T. Skinner, Attorney at LawJamestown Investment, Inc.Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC

Swank of Jonesboro, ARMr. Clifford Tackett, ’60Tate’s Bluff Presbyterian ChurchMrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60The Capital HotelMrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault, ’66, and Mr. Felix ThibaultVillage Shoe ShopMr. Melvin Vines, ’64Vines Cabinet ShopMrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann, ’85, and Mr. Christian Von HoffmannMrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and Mr. Fred Wann, ’59Mr. and Mrs. Michael WeeksMrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp, ’92, and Mr. Roger Weitkamp, ’91Mr. Andrew WestWhite River Diagnostic Clinic, P.L.C.White River DistributorsMs. Kathy Whittenton, ’75Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62Woodlands Presbyterian ChurchWRD Entertainment Inc.Wright County Land Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman

SUSTAINERSSustainers are individuals and organizations who contribute up to $249 annually to Lyon College.

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua AbbottAcadiaMrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair, ’83, and Mr. Bill AdairAdams & Cooper Plumbing Co., Inc.Advanced Tech Group, Inc.Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson, ’70, and Mr. Michael Alberson Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Raymond AlfanoCpt. Scott AlfanoMs. Jordan Aliviado, ’12All Star MusicMrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee, ’52Mr. Nathan AllowayMrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred, ’49Mr. A. P. AlpuertoMr. and Mrs. John AlsupMr. and Mrs. Harold AltMr. and Mrs. Russell AmosAmy Long Photography

Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones, ’47, and the late William A. Jones Jr., ’48Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63, and Mr. Kuno JuergensonMrs. Bettye Kerns and Mr. Arthur Kerns, ’72Killer KallzDr. Charles Kimball IIKing Rhodes RentalsMr. and Mrs. Kevin KoelemayMrs. Judy Ann LambertMr. and Mrs. Scott LancasterLaw Office of James A. Holmes, PCMs. Margaret LeJeuneMrs. Gretchen LoganDr. and Mrs. Darrell LoylessMr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.Mr. Benjamin Matheny, ’03Matthews Dental ClinicMcElmurry RealtorsMr. Scott McleodMr. and Mrs. Scott DirksenMrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum, ’66Mr. Vincent Moore, ’09Ms. Patti MoyersMrs. Karen MyersMrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59Photography by Robert O. SeatMr. and Mrs. J. D. PiercePresbyterian Women of Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Bob QuallsRebel River AdventuresMs. Louetta Riley, ’77Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc.Dr. Helen RobbinsMrs. Rosemary Robertson and Mr. Lavaughn Robertson, ’64Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers, ’57, and Mr. Lloyd RodgersMr. James “G. G.” Rutherford Jr., ’42Mrs. Claire Sale, ’96Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski, ’88, and Mr. Bradley KrowskiDr. Donna Shaw and Dr. Roger ShawMr. and Mrs. David SheddMs. Loretta ShellJ. T. Skinner, Attorney at LawMs. Kitty SloanMrs. Laura Stewart and the Reverend Stewart SmithMr. and Mrs. John SpiteriMrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96, and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97Mrs. Whitney (Williams) Steele, ’03, and Mr. Nick Steele

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Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale Anderson, ’69Mr. and Mrs. James AndersonMrs. Christina Andrews and Mr. James Andrews, ’75Anytime FitnessArkansas Presbyterian WomenMr. and Mrs. Miguel ArmenterosMr. and Mrs. Blair ArnoldAsh Flat Tire & LubeMrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62Mrs. LaGina (Swetnam) Austin, ’94, and Dr. Brad Austin, ’94Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin, ’62Mr. and Mrs. Donald AustinMrs. Timple Avant and Dr. Freddie Avant, ’80B. F. Smith & Son SaddleryMr. Frank BabbBail Bond Financing, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. H. D. BaileyMrs. Karen (Day) Bailey, ’85, and Mr. Kenneth BaileyMs. Jessica Baker, ’97Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61Ms. Rosemary BakerMr. and Mrs. William BakewellMrs. Ann Balch and Dr. James Balch Jr., ’64Mrs. Mary Ball, ’94, and Mr. Harold BallMr. and Mrs. Jessie BallardMrs. Andrea (Reeves) Baltes, ’93, and Mr. Chris BaltesMs. Teah Barham, ’12Mrs. Joanna (Faith) Barker, ’94, and Mr. Butch BarkerDr. Danielle (Temple) Barker, ’03, and Mr. Brett BarkerMr. Thomas BarkerDr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow, ’63, and Mr. Ralph BarlowMs. Elaine BarlowMr. Melvin BarnesBarr Memorial Presbyterian ChuchMr. Sam BarrettMs. Josephine (Wilson) Barry, ’74Mrs. Zelpha Bates and Mr. John Bates, ’55Batesville Therapy Clinic, IncMr. and Mrs. Richard BateyMr. and Mrs. Jack BatsonMr. Joshua Baugh, ’01Mr. and Mrs. Deaun BaxterBeach Club BBQMr. and Mrs. Dewayne BeachamMr. and Mrs. Verlan Beacham

Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce, ’99, and Mr. Jon BoyceMs. Madeline Boyd, ’12Mr. and Mrs. Lanny BrackettMrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford, ’97, and Mr. Allen BradfordMrs. Georganna Bradley and Mr. Edward Bradley, ’72Bradley S. Griffin, D.D.S.Brandon Qualls Insurance AgencyBrenda’s Flowers and GiftsMs. Jessica Brents, ’09Mrs. Maxine Bridges and Mr. Marvin Bridges, ’54Mrs. Freda Briscoe, ’75Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater, ’73Mrs. Mandy Brock and Mr. Edward Brock, ’00Mrs. Sandra Brock, ’82Mrs. Tammy (Tate) Brock, ’94, and Mr. Harold BrockMrs. Armilda BrodieMrs. Susan Brown and Mr. Ben Brown, ’76Ms. Casey Brown, ’99Mrs. Dorothy BrownDr. Lawrence Brown Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy BrownMr. Robert Bruina, ’68Bryant’s Pharmacy and Health Care CenterMrs. Melanie (Morrison) Buchanan, ’05, and Mr. Matthew Buchanan, ’05Mr. and Mrs. Keith BuckalewMrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch, ’57Mr. G. M. Burkland, ’73Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks, ’53, and Dr. Arvil Burks, ’53Mrs. Anne Butcher, ’00, and Mr. Charles ButcherMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey ButlerDr. Traci (Jenkins) Buxton, ’93Mrs. Phylis Byrd, ’86, and Mr. James ByrdMrs. Brenda Cable and Mr. Jeffery Cable, ’97Mr. and Mrs. Randal CaldwellMr. and Mrs. James CallahanDr. and Mrs. Claud CameronMr. and Mrs. Michael CampbellCamp’s Medical Pharmacy, Inc.Ms. Mary Canady, ’65Mr. Kenneth CannadyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth CannadyMr. and Mrs. Kevin CanoleMr. Philip Cargill, ’77Carlee’s Crown ShopCarmike Cinemas, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carter

Ms. Mauzel BealMr. and Mrs. Clinton BeardMrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard, ’81, and Mr. Wayne Beard Jr.Dr. John Bearden, ’49Dr. Verona Brown and Mr. Gary BebowDr. Floyd BeckfordMrs. Holly (Collins) Beckwith, ’05, and Mr. Clay BeckwithMr. Brent BellThe Reverend Anna Bell and the Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy BelvinMr. Blake Belvin, ’12Ben Brown, Inc.Ms. Kendrea Benjamin, ’00Mr. and Mrs. John BennettDr. Robert BennettMs. Judith Benson, ’66Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba, ’01, and Mr. Bob BernabaMrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68Mrs. Sue Berry and Dr. Clyde Berry, ’53Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice, ’54Biggers’ Bluff Bed and BreakfastDr. and Mrs. John “Pat” BlackMr. and Mrs. Richard BlackMs. Judith Blackwell, ’05Mrs. Emma Lea (Slaten) Blackwood, ’45Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92Mrs. Carol (Misner), ’74, and Dr. Veryl Board, ’74Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BoardmanBodyFitMrs. Sarah (Yeager) Boelhouwer, ’96, and Mr. Eric BoelhouwerMr. and Mrs. Lance BogoslavskyBo-Kay Florist & GiftsMr. and Mrs. Larry BolingMrs. Shannon (Alexander) Boling, ’07, and Mr. John Boling, ’07Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone, ’58Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy, ’01, and Mr. Stefan Booy, ’99Dr. Catherine Bordeau and Mr. Hira HerringtonMr. and Mrs. Christopher BoushelleMs. Deletta BoutwellMr. Marcus BowersBox and TurtleBoxhound Marina Resort and RV Park

the Episcopal Church of Atlanta. After that, he was sent to the School of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South, where he received a diploma in Anglican Studies. “I was Anglican!” Higginbotham said.

Higginbotham was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church on June 29, 2008, and he began his first cure (spiritual charge) at St. Benedict’s parish in Smyrna, Georgia, where he is now entering his fifth year of ministry.

St. Benedict’s, a new church development when Higginbotham started working there, has grown from 150 parishioners to 820 under four years of Higginbotham’s guidance. Higginbotham said that he focuses on “ways to welcome newcomers and seekers into the tradition of the Episcopal Church, encouraging them to explore a life-long practice of their faith.” The ministry, according to Higginbotham, has a focus on spiritual formation, membership integration, and pastoral care.

“It is very enriching work,” Higginbotham said. He has increased his focus on becoming a contemplative leader during his time at St. Benedict’s, often asking himself, “what it means to integrate contemplative aspects of prayer and meditation into the ‘everyday’ life of parish ministry.”

Higginbotham has great appreciation for Buddhism, and he has spent his time at St. Benedict’s considering new spaces for interfaith dialogue as well as exploring “the richness” he finds in grounding his leadership in the practice of prayer and discernment.

Along with his responsibilities at St. Benedict’s, Higginbotham has developed the Obedire Project, which is a “contemplatively oriented curriculum that encourages the life-long practice of faith.”

Through the project, Higginbotham hopes to promote listening within his parish. “It really is amazing what happens when we listen to people instead of telling them what we think they should know about being a member of the church,” Higginbotham noted.

He also chairs the Commission on Spiritual Growth in the Diocese of Atlanta, where he works with a team of clergy and lay people who offer retreats and workshops throughout the diocese.

Spiritual leadership aside, Higginbotham dedicates much of his time to his family—wife Lisa, and daughter Evelyn Clare, 51/2. Higginbotham met Lisa

(Stiles), ’02, who teaches fourth grade at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, at Lyon College. The two became good friends, and today they have been married for over nine years. “My life is very focused on being a father, husband, and priest,” Higginbotham said, noting that he strives to lead a very balanced life.

With his demands at St. Benedict’s and other spiritual endeavors, Higginbotham treasures the time he spends with his family. He finds himself drawn away for feast days or meetings. “We hold our Saturdays sacrosanct,” he said.

When he looks back on his time at Lyon, Higginbotham recalls being told of the difference between “learning about something” and “learning how to think,” which he believes a liberal arts college fosters. “Lyon helped teach me how to think, how to be aware, how to analyze,” Higginbotham said, “I learned to study the genome of goldfish, isolating specific growth hormones. But I also learned how to become disciplined in my own studies.”

He also noted that despite his science major, he filled in his schedule with classes he wanted to explore, such as religion and philosophy classes. “At this point in my life, I think God was winking at me,” Higginbotham said.

He views his degree in “the study of life” as a second sphere that allows him to appreciate the complexity of life. From his time at Lyon, Higginbotham has come to the conclusion that college students should be mindful of their extracurricular activities and the classes they take for the sake of taking them.

“Your vocation just might lie there!” he said.

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Mr. Mark Cartwright, ’03Mr. Houston Case**Mr. Clarence Cash Jr., ’65Mr. and Mrs. Mike CashMr. and Mrs. Rusty CastlemanMs. Katee Castleman, ’09Cato’s FashionsCentral Arkansas Rose SocietyMr. and Mrs. Rick CesarskiMr. David ChagnonCharles’ Lil Shop of CoffeeCherokee Village Suburban GolfMr. and Mrs. Paul CherryChimney Rock Cattle Co.Dr. and Mrs. Roger ChisholmMrs. Georgia ChismMrs. Lonnie Chow and Dr. Chun-Wai Chow, ’51Ms. Julie Church, ’04Churchman Building CenterMr. Elvis Clark, ’62Dr. Michael ClarkMs. Jeanette ClarkeMrs. Brenda (Bearden) Clayton, ’90, and Mr. James Clayton, ’94Mrs. Joe Clement Jr.Mrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle ClementsMr. Flint Clouse, ’97Mr. E. L. Cochran Jr.Mrs. Lucille CochranMr. and Mrs. James CoeMr. Robert CoeMr. and Mrs. Jared ColemanMr. and Mrs. Mick ColemanMr. and Mrs. Rodney ColemanMs. Peggy ColemanColeman Heat Treating Inc.Colton’s Steak House & GrillComfort SuitesMrs. Georganne (Frazier) Cornish, ’04, and Mr. Ian CornishCommercial BuildersMr. and Mrs. Andres ContrerasMs. Marjorie CookMr. Robert CookMrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop, ’71, and Mr. William Coop, ’56Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper, ’77, and Mr. Paul CooperMs. Heather Copeland, ’05Mr. and Mrs. Jason CornelisonDr. Michael CountsCourtyard by Marriott: Little Rock Downtown

Dream HouseMrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill, ’56, and Mr. Glen DriskillMr. Nathaniel Duncan, ’10Mrs. Taryn (Hill) Duncan, ’91, and Mr. Tommy DuncanMr. Logan Dungan, ’93Mrs. Dedra (Rutledge) DuPree, ’81, and Mr. Joe DuPreeMrs. Elaine (Adams) Dupree, ’86, and Mr. Robert DupreeDuty and DutyMs. Daisy Dyer, ’97Mrs. Laura Earley and Mr. Jason Earley, ’99Mr. Eddie EdmonsonEdwin Watts GolfDr. Thomas Ekman, ’78El Acapulco Mexican RestaurantElizabeth’s RestaurantMrs. Belva ElliottMr. and Mrs. John Ellis IIMr. and Mrs. Nathan EllisThe Honorable and Mrs. Rick ElumbaughMr. Jason Ennis, ’99Mrs. Oana Ennis and Mr. Michael Ennis, ’02Equipment Haulers, Inc.Mr. Raymond ErbyMs. Emily Erstine, ’00Mrs. Marie (Carpenter) Erwin, ’42Mrs. Brenda Estes and Mr. Lowell Estes Jr., ’71Mr. and Mrs. B. G. EvansDr Suzanne Evans and Dr. Brian Evans, ’97Mr. John EvansDr. Gloria EversonMr. Donald Farrar Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne FastMr. Stanley Fast, ’50, and the late Martha Fast, ’47Mr. Scott Faulkner, ’89Feathers & GunpowderMrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig, ’70, and Mr. Frederick Fennig, ’69Mr. and Mrs. Randy FesmireMr. Jimmie Fields, ’63Mr. and Mrs. Phillip FinchMr. Ollie FinchamMr. and Mrs. Timothy FinchamMr. and Mrs. Robert FitzgeraldMr. Kevin Flinn, ’03Mr. and Mrs. Tim FlowersMs. Nicole FloydMrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd, ’60, and Mr. R. B. Floyd

Mr. and Mrs. Artie CousinsCowboy’s BarbecueMr. and Mrs. Lelan CoxMr. Gerald CrawfordMrs. Terri (Pellow) Crawford, ’91, and Mr. Gene Crawford II, ’85Ms. Valerie CrawfordMrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton, ’80Mr. Brad CrockettMrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow, ’56, and Mr. Leon CrowMr. Jack Crump, ’63Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry Cuccia, ’62Ms. Betty CulverCutter’s CornerMr. and Mrs. Mike DaileyDaily GrindMs. Jennifer DanielDarling’s Fine ThingsDarrell’s Foreign Car RepairMr. James Davenport, ’04Dr. Andy DavidsonMrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord Davidson, ’95Ms. Diane DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Henry DavisMr. and Mrs. Duane DavisMr. Richard Davis, ’68Mr. Steve DavisonMrs. Monica (Day) Didion, ’11Daylight DonutsDr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell, ’57Mr. Judson Deere, ’10Mr. Ronald DeFriesMr. and Mrs. Gray DellingerMrs. Ashley Dellinger and Mr. Matthew Dellinger, ’95Mr. and Mrs. John DempseyMs. Sharon DesjardinsMs. Rhonda Didion-JurgensMr. Andrew Dixon, ’03Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins, ’60, and Mr. John DobbinsMr. and Mrs. Terry DommMs. Sarah Donaghy, ’99Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom, ’52, and the Reverend Robert Doom, ’52Downhome Country KitchenMrs. Michelle Downing and Mr. Rodney Downing, ’95Ms. K. Burnette DoyleMr. Danny DozierMrs. Vonda (Wright) Dozier, ’92, and Mr. Tony Dozier


THE REVEREND STUART HIGGINBOTHAM graduated from Lyon College with a biology degree, and a few years later he acquired a parish. Needless to say, Higginbotham did not take the orthodox route after graduation.

“If you would have asked me my senior year if I would end up being an Episcopal priest, I would’ve laughed,” Higginbotham said, noting that his degree did not lead him to his current occupation at all.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 2001, Higginbotham attended Columbia Theological

Seminary in Georgia. There, he “delved deeply into theological studies only to find out I was not Presbyterian.” Higginbotham found himself questioning his future after this “odd” realization.

“There was a part of me that was rising to the surface, an awareness, and I felt strongly led to explore life and ministry within the Episcopal Church,” Higginbotham said of his eventual epiphany.

He finished his masters of divinity degree and then worked for two years as a hospice chaplain while completing the vocational discernment process for

2001 ALUM GOES FROM BIOLOGY TO THEOLOGY// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

Flying FishFlying SaucerMr. and Mrs. Michael FooteMr. and Mrs. Robert Ford Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Keith ForsythDr. and Mrs. Richard ForsytheMs. Erica Foster, ’04Fred’s Fish HouseMr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman, ’55Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman, ’58, and Mr. Howard FriedmanFriends of the Lyon College Mabee-Simpson LibraryMr. Tim FulksMs. Elizabeth Fuller, ’12Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron, ’01, and Mr. Russ FurcronMs. Elizabeth Gabbard, ’03Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines, ’97, and Mr. Trey Gaines, ’97Ms. Jennifer Gallant, ’84Ms. Lisa GannMr. and Mrs. Louis GarnerMr. and Mrs. Tommy GarnerMrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GartinMrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood, ’80, and Mr. Nelson GatewoodMr. and Mrs. Brandon GayGearhead OutfittersDr. and Mrs. Barry GehmMrs. Mary Lou Gennings and Mr. Mike Gennings, ’64Mr. Edward GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Christopher GiacomaroMr. Lloyd Gill, ’66Gillam FarmsMrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams, ’61, and Mr. Caral WilliamsGillihan’s Body Shop, Inc.Mrs. Tammy (Friel) Gillmore, ’89, and Mr. John GillmoreMrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson, ’99, and Mr. Chase Gipson, ’96Mrs. Leslie (Bragg) Gitz, ’05, and Dr. Bradley GitzMr. and Mrs. Jamie GlascockMrs. Bonnie Glatzer and Mr. Harvey Glatzer, ’67Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin, ’84, and Mr. Reid GlavinGlaxoSmithKline FoundationGlenMarc, Inc.

Mrs. Polly Sue (Ross) Hayes, ’66, and Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr., ’67Ms. Anita HelmsMr. Johnny Henderson, ’73Mr. Larry HendersonMrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix, ’65, and Mr. Allen HendrixMr. and Mrs. Morrie HenjumMrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley, ’60Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry, ’03, and CW3 Joseph HenryMs. Virginia (Southerland) Henry, ’52Heritage HouseMrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess, ’61, and Dr. Robert Hess, ’60Mr. Don Heuer, ’50Heuer’s Family ShoesDr. Stephen HicksHighland Twin CinemaMrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller, ’60, and Dr. Norman MillerMrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill, ’53Mr. and Mrs. Hollis HillMs. Whitney Hill, ’12Mrs. Kimberly Hinds-Brush and Mr. Randy BrushMr. Tracy Hissong, ’11Mr. and Mrs. Tracy HollandMr. and Mrs. Randy HolmesMr. Justin Holt, ’05Home DepotMrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper, ’97Hot Springs Village Democratic ClubMr. and Mrs. Edward HouseMr. and Mrs. Howard HouseHouse of Flowers & GiftsMr. Kerr HoustonMr. Michael HoustonMr. and Mrs. Shane HowardMr. and Mrs. James HoytMs. Renee Hubbard, ’72Mr. and Mrs. Clay HuddlestonMs. Velva HuddlestonMrs. Elizabeth (Niemeyer) Hudgens, ’12, and Mr. Tyler Hudgens, ’12Mrs. Louisa Hudson and Mr. Ronnie Hudson, ’85Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter, ’03, and Dr. Ryan Hueter, ’03Mr. Alex Huffman, ’08Mr. Scott Huffman, ’97Mr. and Mrs. Bruce HuntDr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter, ’97, and Mr. Laddie Hunter, ’97

Ms. Mary Jane GocioMrs. Cheryl (Armstrong) Goetz, ’85, and Mr. Roy Goetz, ’85Mr. Heriberto GonzalezGood Earth PotteryMrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson, ’45Ms. Anne GossettMr. and Mrs. Clay GossettMrs. Nadine (Sullinger) Grady, ’07, and Mr. Christopher GradyDr. and Mrs. Ralph GrahamMrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75Ms. Gwendolyn Green, ’95Mr. Ramon GreenMr. and Mrs. Darin GregoryMr. Justin GregoryMr. and Mrs. Douglas GribinMrs. Jennifer (Presley) Griffin, ’96, and Dr. Bradley GriffinDr. and Mrs. John GriffithMrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham, ’76, and Mr. Nick GrishamMr. Tyler Grisham, ’92Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman, ’67Mrs. Ann Hale and the Reverend Peter Hale, ’61Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall, ’48Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery HallMr. and Mrs. Howard HallMs. Trudy HallMrs. Beth (Zehms) Hallowell, ’92, and Mr. Mark HallowellMr. James Hamilton, ’80Mrs. Mary Sue HamiltonMr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr., ’70Hampton Inn & Suites, Little Rock— DowntownMrs. Missy Hancock and the Reverend Steve HancockMrs. Erica and Mr. Joshua Hanson, ’99Mrs. Vikita Hardwrick and Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr., ’79Hardy’s Spring River LodgeMrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable John Harkey, ’57Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris, ’97, and Mr. Rodney HarrisMs. Sharon HarrisMr. and Mrs. Thomas HartwellMs. Sarah Harvey, ’06Mrs. Haley (Skinner) Hawkins, ’07, and Mr. Curt Hawkins, ’06Mr. and Mrs. John HayesMr. Scott Hayes, ’96

DR. CHRISTEN STROLLO is the visiting assistant professor of chemistry. She received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Riverside in June. Strollo also earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Strollo was a teaching assistant at UC Riverside throughout her time at the university. She is interested in analytical, atmospheric, environmental, and physical chemis-try. She has developed those interests through laboratory work in mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance. She received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award in 2007, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship from the University of California in 2006, and second place in the Analytical Division at the 70th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Con-vention, held at Ursinus College. She received the NSF Research Fellowship from the University of Michigan in 2005 and the Summer Research Grant from Muhlenberg College in 2003.

MS. DEBRA HOLMES has joined the Academic Services staff as a theatre technician. She has worked behind the scenes on more than 20 theatrical productions over the past 10 years. Holmes received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2005, and three years later, she earned a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her teaching experience includes being an adjunct instructor at the College of the Albemarle and adjunct instructor and technical director at Randolph College. She has served as a guest lecturer on set design and makeup at the University of North Caroli-na, Weaver Academy, Randolph College, and the College of the Albemarle. She has worked in all aspects of the theatre, including lighting and sound, proper-ties, puppetry, costumes, and scenery. She will teach two theatre courses at Lyon this fall as well as work on theatre productions.

MS. KAREN GRAHAM is stepping in as Lyon’s new choral director this fall. She also will direct the Batesville Community Choir. Graham received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2003, where she also earned a master’s degree in music (vocal performance) nine years later. In this time, Graham frequently performed, gave recitals, and coached others on their performances. She was the State NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) winner in 2012 and won Outstanding Opera Student in 2011. She was a member of UCA Choir, Chamber Choir, UCA Opera, and University Singers. She taught voice at the Community School in Conway. While earning her master’s degree, she was a graduate assistant for the voice faculty, where she taught classroom voice. Graham has experience teaching vocal technique to students at various stages of developments as well as years of experience directing choirs from junior high through college level.

cluding the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey, Diverse Works in Houston, Texas, Negative Space in Hous-ton, the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, N.J., and South Street Seaport Center for the Arts in New York City. Page specializes in photography and web design. She works in digital and analog photography including small, medium, and large format camera systems.

MS. BRANDI KROLL of Mountain Home has been hired as the new transfer and international student coordinator. Kroll is a 2012 Lyon graduate.

MR. TRENT WEEKS of Batesville has been hired as an enrollment services representative at the college. Weeks, a 2012 graduate of Lyon College, will cover Missouri and parts of northwest Arkansas.



Dr. Ying Hutton and Dr. Stuart HuttonImpulse Clothing StoreIndependence County Abstract Co., Inc.Ivory OwlMrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson, ’64Mr. and Mrs. John JacobsMs. Joan JacobsMr. and Mrs. John H. JacobsMrs. Julie Jefferson and Mr. Lawrence Jefferson, ’89Ms. Margaret JeffreyMs. Susan JeffriesJen Farms Inc.Ms. Janice JensenJEO Enterprises, LLCMs. Elaine Jett and the Jett FamilyMr. and Mrs. Chris JohnsonMs. Barbara JohnsonMs. Crystal JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Doyle JohnsonMr. Kurt JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Tommy JohnsonMr. and Mrs. William JohnstonMr. Ed Jolly, ’62Jonathan R. Friedland, P.A.Mr. and Mrs. Philip JonesMr. and Mrs. Charles JonesThe Reverend Lance Jones, ’69Ms. Jennifer JonesMs. Jessica Jones, ’12Mr. Lane Jones, ’02Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan, ’76Josie’s at the LockhouseMr. and Mrs. Willie JunkinJust Chillin’ Frozen YogurtMr. Robert Kaloghirou, ’06Mrs. Jill Kamps and Mr. David Kamps, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Norman KaneKappa Kappa Alpha Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Wayne KaufmanKC ElectricMr. Louis KealerMrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley, ’49, and Mr. Henry KelleyMrs. Lisa (Richmond) Kelly, ’92, and Mr. Corey Kelly, ’91Mr. Joshua KempMrs. Crystal Ann (Brown), ’91, and Mr. Michael Kemp, ’88Mr. and Mrs. Joe KennedyMr. and Mrs. Bud KerrDr. and Mrs. Dean KerrMr. Charles Ketz, ’65Mrs. Carrie (Beyerle) Kilgore, ’04

Ms. Carol LongMrs. Mary Lonsdale and Mr. Jim Lonsdale, ’66Mrs. Rose Love and Mr. Jim Love, ’50Mr. Lance LovellMr. and Mrs. Travis LoydMrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon, ’00, and Mr. Houston Lyon, ’99Mrs. Barbara Macdonald and Mr. Duncan Macdonald, ’68Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonaldMr. Noel Mace, ’93Mr. and Mrs. Phillip MacyMain Street GymMrs. Emily (Roberts) Malin, ’93, and Mr. Steve MalinMrs. Anita Malone and Mr. Alvin Malone, ’96Ms. Becky ManascoMr. and Mrs. Wes MardenMs. Kathleen Markey, ’79Ms. Claudia MarshMs. Kimberly MarshallMarshall Dry Goods Co.Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Martin Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry MartinMrs. Kathy Masculli and Mr. Sam Masculli, ’72Mr. Charles Massey, ’51Mrs. Sherry (Wilburn) Matthews, ’93, and Mr. Jeral MatthewsMrs. Lucille Matthews and Mr. William Matthews, ’50Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune, ’75, and Mr. Arthur Maune, ’75Mazzio’s PizzaMrs. Paul McCainDr. and Mrs. Ronald McCannDr. John McClay, ’70Ms. Patricia McClellandThe Reverend Betty McCollum and Dr. James McCollumMrs. Suzanne (Winford) McCracken, ’05Mr. and Mrs. James McGarrityMr. and Mrs. James McGeheeMr. and Mrs. Mike McGuirkMrs. Latisha McLaurin and Mr. Patrick McLaurin, ’05Mrs. Gloria McLeodMr. David McMahon, ’65Mr. and Mrs. Brett McMillonMs. Lorraine McMillonDr. and Mrs. Alan McNameeMr. and Mrs. Eugene McNatt

Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and Mr. Herman Killion, ’62Mrs. Leota Kimbrough and the Reverend Billy Kimbrough, ’60Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes, ’03, and Mr. Nicholas Kimes, ’02Mr. and Mrs. Philip KingMr. and Mrs. Terry KingMr. Terrell King, ’00Ms. Terrianne KingsburyMr. Joe KleineMr. Misha Kouliavtsev, ’98Mr. Matthew Kramer, ’06Kyler Enterprises, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Victor LabenskeMs. Nelda LaffitteMrs. Lori (Carter) Laman, ’99, and Mr. O. J. LamanMr. and Mrs. Ross LandMs. Sherry Landers, ’12Mrs. Ashley Lane and Mr. Joshua Lane, ’99Mr. and Mrs. William LaneDr. Sandra Lang and Dr. James Lang, ’61Ms. Jessica Lange, ’11Dr. George LankfordMs. Connie LappMrs. Connye (Barker) Larson, ’68, and Mr. Leonard Larson, ’67Mrs. Mary Lassiter and Mr. William Lassiter, ’02Mr. and Mrs. Larry LathamMrs. Ann Lawrence, ’61Ms. Carolyn Lawrence, ’63Mr. Larry Lawson, ’75Ms. Susan Leach, ’99Mrs. Burnis LeavensMrs. Catherine (Seal), ’90, and Mr. Terry LeeLefler’s FashionMr. Berry LemkeMrs. Lois Levesque and Mr. Rodney Levesque, ’87Mr. and Mrs. Guy LewisMrs. Caroline Lewis and Mr. Stephen Lewis, ’00G. L. LieblongMrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and Mr. William Ligon Jr.Lillard Melton Joint VentureMr. Paul LinkMrs. Beth (Tucker) Little, ’83Mr. and Mrs. Royce LoBiancoMrs. Emily Lockard and Mr. Phillip Lockard, ’62Mr. Adam Long, ’06

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DR. SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM praises experience as the key to success. She brings plenty of it—more than 35 years of teaching experience—to Lyon College as a visiting assis-tant professor of education. Cunningham received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arkansas State Uni-versity in 1974. While studying at ASU, she worked at the Dr. John T. Gray Memorial School, where she worked with special education students. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in special education from Southeast Missouri State University, Cunningham began teaching special education at Booneville, Missouri. She moved to Houston, Texas, and taught special education classes at Aldine and Cypress-Fairbanks schools—while she studied at North Texas State University—be-fore returning to Booneville for two years. She received her master of education degree

from the University of Missouri. She was assistant principal for few years at Lewisville, Lanier High School, Gullet Elementary School, and Winn Elementary School, all in Texas. She became principal of Winn Elementary School in 1995—the same year she received her doctorate of educational administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lau-derdale, Florida. In 1999, she became principal of the newly opened Hermelinda Rodriguez Elementary School in Austin, where she served for 10 years. The school enrolled more than 950 students with low socio-economic status and had a mostly minority demographic. Under Cunningham’s tutelage, the school earned “recognized” status in 2001-02 and 2004-05, and achieved a “Gold” rating in reading and math.

Oliveira specializes in evolutionary biology, genetics, and ecology, although she has a secondary interest in principles of biology, cell biology, molecular biology, population and quantitative genetics, and phylogenetics. She taught three courses this past year at Concord University and has served as a guest lecturer and teaching assistant at the University of Arkansas.

DR. CASSIA OLIVEIRA has been appointed assistant professor of biology at Lyon College. Oliveira spent the past year working as a lecturer in biology and lab manager at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Prior to that, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska’s School of Biological Sciences and an National Science Foundation (NSF) postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas’s Depart-ment of Biological Sciences. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, where she worked as both an undergraduate researcher and a graduate research assistant. Following her master’s degree, Oliveira studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology. She worked as an National Science Foundation graduate research assistant during this time.

LYON HIRES NEW FACULTY, STAFF MEMBERS

MS. MORGAN PAGE is serving as a visiting assistant professor of art at Lyon this fall. Page received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and digital media from the University of Houston, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2008. Page has taught as an adjunct instructor at the Mitchell College, the University of Bridgeport, the University of New Haven, Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and most recently, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art in Old Lyme, Connecticut. She received the Paul Robeson Emerging Artist Award, the Adolf Konrad Art-ist-In-Residence Award (through the Newark Museum), and a Curricular Grant for her digital photography course at Mitchell College. She has exhibited her work and participated in performances at many places in-


Mr. and Mrs. Michael McQueenMs. Anna McSpaddenMr. Donald McSpadden, ’75The Reverend Nancy McSpaddenMrs. Dorothy McWeeny, ’62, and the Reverend William McWeeny, ’63Ms. Laura McWilliams, ’07Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and Mr. Gerald MeachamMs. Guillermina MeraMerchants & Planters BankMr. James Milburn, ’67Ms. Martha Miller, ’73Ms. Mary MillerMr. and Mrs. Carlin MillerMs. Joyce MillsMs. Susan MillsMr. and Mrs. Robert MinneyMrs. Fran Mitchum and Mr. Robert Mitchum, ’67Ms. Nicole MobleyMr. P. D. Moncrief Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jose MontesMs. Lisa MontgomeryMrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore, ’63, and Mr. Jackie MooreMr. and Mrs. Jackie Moore Jr.Mr. James MooreMs. Jeanie Stewart MooreMs. Johnnie MooreMr. and Mrs. Francisco MorenoMs. Martha Moreno, ’11Mr. Gary MorganMs. Tina MorrisonMrs. Anita Morse and Mr. David Morse, ’72Mrs. Virginia MoserMr. and Mrs. Michael MottMrs. Rosalie Mullane and Mr. George Mullane Jr., ’75Mr. and Mrs. P. K. MurphyMy Honey Bee PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Curtis MyersMiss Vickie Kay MynattNailsvilleMr. and Mrs. Michael NastMr. Charles NealMr. and Mrs. Don NealMr. Watson Neal, ’10Dr. and Mrs. Greg NeavilleMrs. Sue and the Reverend Richard NeellyMr. and Mrs. James NellMr. Herbert Nelson, ’64Ms. Denise Nemec, ’76Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nettles

Mr. Xander Verona PhiferMrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips, ’53, and Mr. R. B. PhillipsMrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips, ’77Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett, ’04, and Mr. Tanner Pickett, ’02Dr. and Mrs. Craig PickrenMrs. Carolyn Palmer PierceMs. Jeanette Piker, ’94Pizza HutDr. Joel PlaagMs. Sonya Platt, ’92Mr. and Mrs. Larry PoffMrs. Marie Polk and Mr. Douglas Polk, ’77Ms. Brenda PoppMrs. Laura (Killett) Porter, ’82, and Mr. Jeff PorterMr. and Mrs. George PouliotMrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell, ’94, and Dr. Jay Powell, ’94Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power, ’91, and Mr. Mark PowerMrs. Eupha Pratt and Mr. Edward Pratt, ’38Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt, ’98, and Mr. Joseph PrattPremiere TansPresbyterian Church of Bull Shoals, ARPresbyterian Women of Hot Springs, ARPresbyterian Women of Hot Springs Village, ARPresbyterian Women of Lake Charles, LAPresbyterian Women of Marianna, ARMs. Morgan Presley, ’06Mr. John PruettMs. Natalie Pruitt, ’99Mr. David Pryde, ’14Mr. Brandon Qualls, ’07Mr. and Mrs. David RaeMrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston, ’03, and Mr. Jason RalstonRamadaMs. Tami RameyMr. and Mrs. Michael RamseyMr. and Mrs. William RamseyMr. and Mrs. Mike RawlingsMrs. Kathryn Ray and Mr. Bill Ray, ’66Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray, ’42Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray, ’01, and Mr. David RayMr. Donald RayMr. Glenn ReedRefuge Call CompanyMr. August Reichenbach, ’90Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renn

Mr. and Mrs. William NevilsNew Vision GraphicsMr. and Mrs. Christopher NewellMr. and Mrs. Thomas Newsom Jr.Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton, ’63Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel, ’97, and Mr. Bradley Nikkel, ’96Mr. Thomas Nixon, ’77The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton, ’72, and Mr. David NortonN-Sta-SmileMs. Bridget Nutt, ’10Olde Country Picture FramersOllie’s Gift ShopMrs. Mary (Morris) Olson, ’76, and Mr. Michael OlsonMr. and Mrs. Bill OlsonMr. and Mrs. John OlwellMr. and Mrs. Clem OnukwubeMrs. Virginia Orick and Mr. Stephen Orick, ’76Mr. and Mrs. Terry OrmanMrs. Cathy (Bland) Orr, ’03, and Mr. Andrew Orr, ’03Mr. Clayton OrrMr. and Mrs. Thomas OrtonMrs. Laurie Ouber and MSGt. Billy OuberMr. Erick Oyemaja, ’12Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker, ’75, and Mr. David Parker, ’74Mrs. Anna ParksMs. Marcia ParmanMr. and Mrs. W. L. ParmanMr. Thomas ParmanMs. Kathleen Parnell, ’68Mrs. Sharmilee Patel and Mr. Dharmesh Patel, ’92Payless Shoe SourceMrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton, ’98, and Mr. Brian PaytonPeabody HotelMrs. Donna Pectol and Mr. Ernie Pectol, ’73Dr. and Mrs. John PeekMrs. Jackie Pelham and Mr. Daniel Pelham, ’99V. PeresMrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey, ’77Mr. and Mrs. Robert PerkinsMr. and Mrs. Roger PerryPetals & Plants Florist and GiftsMr. Ryan PettyPF Chang’s China BistroMrs. Ruby Pfitzner and Mr. Edward Piftzner II, ’79

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Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves, ’86Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy ReynoldsMrs. Kathleen Reynolds and Mr. Joe Reynolds, ’71Ms. Robin ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. David RezabekDr. Ann Rhodes and Mr. Paul RhodesMrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson, ’98, and Mr. Kris Richardson, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Kevin RichmondMr. and Mrs. Scott RickerMrs. Joan RidgewayRiverfront SteakhouseRobert H. Carter, DDSMr. and Mrs. Joshua RobertsMr. Christopher Robertson, ’07Mrs. Amber Robinson and Mr. Scott Robinson, ’01Jeirein RobisonMrs. Virginia Rodgers and Mr. Joe Rodgers, ’58Dr. Monica RodriguezDr. and Mrs. Walter RoettgerMrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe, ’00, and Mr. Jeremy Roewe, ’00Mr. and Mrs. Dan RogersMrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers, ’67, and Mr. Frank Rogers, ’67Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William Rollinger, ’89Mrs. Mary Root and Dr. Paul Root, ’54Mr. and Mrs. Jerry RoseMr. and Mrs. S. RossDr. Julia Roulier and Dr. Scott RoulierMr. Tristan Rudd, ’04Mr. Kenneth RueterMr. and Mrs. Paul RushMr. and Mrs. Norm RussellMrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford, ’56, and Mr. Robert Rutherford, ’49Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan, ’97, and Mr. Robert RyanMr. Michael Ryan, ’76Sakura Japanese Steak HouseDr. Kelli Sanders and Mr. Chris SandersMrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy, ’07Mrs. Marjorie (Sells) Sarina, ’49, and Mr. Chester SarinaMs. Rachel Sauser, ’05Ms. Kim SavageMr. Mark Scanlan, ’99Mr. and Mrs. William SchatzleyMrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler, ’62, and Mr. Harvey SchefflerSchirmer Enterprises, Inc.

Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith, ’91, and Mr. Billy SmithMr. Lionel SmithMr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMr. Timothy SmithMr. and Mrs. John LemkeMr. and Mrs. Ed SmithsonMrs. Pat (Binder) Sneed, ’78, and Mr. Harold SneedMr. Matthew Snyder, ’06Mr. and Mrs. Mike SnyderSodexo Dining ServicesSonny Williams’ Steak RoomMr. and Mrs. James SouleMr. and Mrs. James Soule Jr.Southern BankSouthern Charm Gallery & GiftsMrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence, ’93, and Mr. Gregory SpenceMr. Jacob Sperry, ’09**Mrs. Frederic Spies Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Spiro SpiteriMr. and Mrs. Wallie SprickMr. Michael Springer, ’74Stage, Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Donald StanfordMr. and Mrs. Jay StanleyMrs. Isabel StantonMr. and Mrs. W. A. StantonMrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph, ’66Mr. and Mrs. David StatlerMr. and Mrs. Charles SteedMiss Ann Stephens, ’65Mrs. Jack StephensMs. Ann (Smith) Stephenson, ’78Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward, ’89, and Mr. Martin Steward, ’86Ms. Sherri StewartMr. and Mrs. Bruce StewartMrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and Mr. Kel LangeMrs. Kay SticeMs. Dara Stine, ’02Mr. Keith StipoMrs. Kathleen StockmanMr. John StokesMrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes, ’41Mr. Ryan StoryMr. and Mrs. Benjamin StroudMr. and Mrs. Robert Stroud Jr.Mr. Robert Stroud Sr., ’44Mr. and Mrs. Thomas StroutMrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker, ’00Sue’s Kitchen

Mr. and Mrs. Joel SchmidtMs. Kathryn SchuschkeSchwegman Office SupplyMr. and Mrs. Keith ScottMr. and Mrs. Ken ScottMs. Tonya ScrimshireMr. and Mrs. Roger ScroggsSears, Batesville, ARMrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sepanek Sr.Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs, ’84, and Mr. Michael SeversMr. and Mrs. Donald SextonMr. Greg SharpMrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61Mrs. Barbara Shaw and Mr. Larry Shaw, ’66Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw, ’66, and Mr. James ShawMr. Roger Shaw Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne SheddMs. Margaret Shell, ’43Mr. and Mrs. William ShellMr. and Mrs. Alan SheltonMr. Mark Shelton, ’88Shelton Sanitation, Inc.Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd, ’07, and Mr. Andrew Shepherd, ’05The Reverend Robert Shepperson, ’51Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman, ’70, and Mr. Leon ShipmanDr. and Mrs. Rodney ShowalterMr. and Mrs. David ShuttMr. Lucian Simmons Jr., ’84Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12Mrs. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson, ’87, and Mr. Mike SimpsonMrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson, ’76, and Mr. Kenneth Simpson, ’76Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner, ’05, and Mr. Harold Skinner, ’06Ms. Pam SkorusaMrs. Patty Slider and the Reverend Charles Slider, ’67Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr., ’00Mrs. Penny Sloan and Mr. Clay Sloan, ’81Mr. Larry Sloan, ’35Mr. Adam Smith, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Scott SmithMrs. Marla Smith and Dr. Clinton Smith, ’61Ms. Deborah Smith, ’72Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith, ’52, and Mr. Calvin Smith, ’51


Mrs. Pat Sugg and Mr. Thomas Sugg, ’53Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10Ms. Amanda SuttlesMrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen, ’04, and Mr. Russ Swearingen, ’04Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58Synod of the SunMrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura, ’93, and Mr. Adam SzuraMr. Michael TackettTami’s Hair StudioDr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate, ’97, and Dr. Christopher Tate, ’95Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tatem Sr.Ms. Barbara TaylorMrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56Ms. Jean TaylorMrs. Linda (Richardson), ’84, and Mr. James TaylorMr. and Mrs. Mark TaylorMr. and Mrs. Todd TaylorMrs. Terri Teague-Ross, ’99, and Mr. Jason RossMs. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07Mr. and Mrs. Floyd TemplinDr. and Mrs. Edward TenaceSir Cecil and Lady Jeanette TennantTerri B’sThe Course at Eagle MountainThe Full MoonThe Golf Course on Turkey MountainThe Grapevine HomeThe Home PlaceThe InteriorThe Italian GrillThe Spotted FinnMs. Mary Lee ThessenMr. Benjamin Thielemier, ’07Dr. Misty Thillen, ’76, and Mr. Michael WittMr. and Mrs. Joey ThomasMr. Michael Thomas, ’75Thompson’s JewelryThunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina Sales and ServiceMs. Stacy Tierney, ’04Mr. Andrew Todd, ’12Mr. and Mrs. John ToddMr. Edward Tolson, ’75Tommy HairfiguresMrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon, ’05, and Mr. Hilary ToonMr. A. C. Tortorich, ’12Ms. Cathy Ann Touhy

Mrs. Cynthia Whitton and Mr. George Whitton, ’74Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and Mr. James WhortonMs. Cheryl WigginsMr. and Mrs. Nathan WiggsMrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern, ’61, and Mr. Fred WilbernMrs. Alise Wilkinson and Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson, ’50Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets, ’68Ms. Deborah Willhite, ’74Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams, ’47Mr. Jon WilliamsMrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams, ’61, and Mr. Presley WilliamsMr. Corliss WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Rocky WillmuthMr. and Mrs. Kirk WilmesMr. and Mrs. James WilsonMr. Craig Wilson, ’00Mr. Dennis WoodMr. and Mrs. Scott WoodMs. Nadine WoodyardMr. and Mrs. Randall WorlowMrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington, ’67, and Dr. Cary Worthington, ’67Mr. Darick Wright, ’83Mr. and Mrs. Dennis WrightMrs. Betty Wright and Dr. John Wright, ’60Mr. and Mrs. William WunderMr. and Mrs. Henry WylieXI Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa EpsilonMs. Bess Maxfield Wellborn YatesMs. Elizabeth Wellborn YatesMrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young, ’96, and Mr. Brad Young, ’97Ms. Terri YoungMs. Linda Younger, ’80Youngs Produce, Inc.Ms. Paula ZagataMrs. Laura Zellmer and Mr. Jason Zellmer, ’03Mrs. Donita Zini and Mr. Brian Zini, ’94Mr. and Mrs. Scott Zuege

THE BROWN SOCIETYThe Brown Society, named in memory of Mr. W. C. Brown and his sister, Miss Jean Brown, both of Hot Springs, Arkansas, rec-ognizes and honors individuals who have re-membered Lyon College in their estate plan-ning. Members of the society are persons who have notified the College in writing that they

Tractor Supply Co.Mr. John Treat, ’91Tri-County Supply Company, IncMrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50True Value Building SuppliesTrumble’s, Inc.Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker, ’78, and Mr. Thomas Tucker, ’84Mr. and Mrs. Tom TuckerMrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill, ’82Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59Mr. Terry Turner, ’82U.S. Pizza CompanyUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockMrs. Talli (Powers) Vance, ’04, and Dr. Dustin Vance, ’03Mr. and Mrs. F. L. VaverkaMs. Erin Vickers, ’99Mrs. Sarah Wagster, ’86Mr. and Mrs. J. D. WalkerMr. Johnnie WalkerMr. and Mrs. Lary WalkerMr. and Mrs. John WalkerMr. Marcus “Jim” WallaceMrs. Ann Walmsley and Mr. Andrew Walmsley, ’96Mr. and Mrs. Jack WaltonMr. Harley Ward, ’03Mr. Jonathan Ward, ’10Mr. and Mrs. Walter WardMrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins, ’09, and Mr. Christopher Watkins, ’06Mrs. Lindsey Way and Mr. Philip Way, ’98Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WaymackMr. and Mrs. Arthur WeakleyMr. Don Webb, ’76Ms. Vicki WebbMrs. Jennifer WebsterMr. Jim WeisDr. and Mrs. Randall WellsMrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland, ’77, and Mr. Terry WestmorelandDr. Sarah Weston, ’91Mr. Gerald WestphelingMr. Jerry White, ’07White Goat, Little Rock, ARMs. Eleanor Whitehouse, ’68Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener, ’78, and Mr. Dennis Whitener, ’77Mr. and Mrs. Mike WhitmoreMr. and Mrs. Kim WhitsonMrs. Peggy Whitt and Mr. Danny Whitt, ’67

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have provided for Lyon through their estate—in their wills, as a beneficiary of a life insur-ance policy, or through a charitable gift annu-ity or life income remainder gift, the principal of which will pass to the College upon their deaths.

Alumni and friends of the College who wish to become members of The Brown Society may contact Mrs. Gina Garrett, Executive Direc-tor of Advancement. Any information pro-vided will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Dr. Anne Allen and Dr. Charles Allen, ’61Ms. Kathryn BeasleyMrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68Mrs. Janice ByarsDr. Martha (Heasley) Cox, ’38Dr. Jamie Deere, ’95Mr. Lawrence Derby Jr.Dr. Beverly EdwardsMrs. R. B. EllisMrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47Mrs. Lois FergusonMrs. Mary Sue HamiltonDr. Doin Hicks, ’53Mrs. Mary “Dale” HicksMrs. Beth (Pegg-Clark) Highsmith, ’54, and Mr. Sam HighsmithDr. Charles HokeDr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57Mrs. Joan (Creason) Jones, ’52, and Dr. Gary Jones, ’50Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Mr. Van Manning Jr.Mr. Thomas McGillMr. Sam McGillMrs. Delores Mitchell and Mr. Kenneth Mitchell, ’51Mrs. Peggy Mitchell-FerrisMr. and Mrs. Johnny MitchumMrs. Mary MosleyDr. and Mrs. Joseph MossMrs. Mary Lou OliverMrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath PughMr. Terry RenaudMrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William Rollinger, ’89Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson IIIMrs. Anne StewartMrs. Connie (McKay) Stillwell, ’79, and Dr. David Stillwell, ’79Mrs. Rachel Taylor, ’73, and Dr. Charles Taylor, ’38

Of Ms. Jennifer Grigg, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Gray Dellinger

Of Mrs. Clarinda Foote Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Dr. Sabash Galti Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Mrs. Nanette Garner Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Dr. Dorothy Landis Gray Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83

Of Mrs. Tami Hall Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Ms. Suzanne Harris, ’12 Ms. Mary Jane Gocio

Of Mr. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Taryn Duncan, ’91 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Ms. Chandra Huston Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07

Of Mrs. Maxine and the Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LaCroix Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry

Of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Glass Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Ms. Ann F. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman

Of Ms. Deanna Massey, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Mrs. Nicole (Johnson) Masterson, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Karen Moore Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr

Of Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Rosalie Mullane

Dr. and Mrs. Bill TranumDr. and Mrs. Dan WestMr. and Mrs. William WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR

Of the Arkansas College Class of 1978Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ballard Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean Barron

Of Ms. Janet Band and Mr. Warner Phillips Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Dr. Wesley Beal Ms. Mauzel Beal

Of Mr.Jimmy Bell Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Family of Jerry F. Rutledge

Of Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. Brent Bell

Of Mrs. Margaret Blyth Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger

Of Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82 Mr. Stephen Case

Of Mrs. Cassie Creighton Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Michele Howard

Of Dr. Ola Czerwinska Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska

Of Mrs. Norma (Black) Duke, ’55 Miss Ruth V. Horne Living Trust

Of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Erstine Ms. Emily Erstine, ’00

Of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garner Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Cindy Gillaspie Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs.Kay Hermansen-Pool Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Michele Howard Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

TWO LYON COLLEGE STUDENTS spent last semester studying abroad. Senior Jessica Soule traveled to Concepcion, Chile, and junior Joseph Jones studied in Rwanda in Africa.

SOULE, OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, studied at the Uni-versidad San Sebastian, which is located about six hours southwest of Chile’s capital city. Soule want-ed to study in a Spanish-speaking country to sup-plement her Spanish major. “I wanted somewhere in Latin America [rather than Spain] because it just seemed like more fun to me,” Soule said. She chose Chile specifically due to Concepcion’s political sci-ence classes.

Soule took a light load of three courses—History of the Chilean Republic II, Global Society, and Envi-ronmental Law—which gave her plenty of time to explore Chilean culture.

“My main goal was to experience and absorb all that I could of Concepcion and of Chile in general,” Soule said. “I was able to do just that.”

Concepcion’s environment appealed to Soule’s sense of adventure, since it is not a tourist city. Soule said she lived the life of a “foreigner in a completely new and alien city, country, culture, everything,” which allowed her to truly immerse herself in the culture of Concepcion. “Concepcion became my beloved ‘Conce,’ which I knew in and out, and I finally got the hang of all those ‘Chilenisms,’” she said.

Soule also traveled during her time in Concepcion; she visited some “really stellar locations” such as the Atacama Desert, Northern Patagonia, and Easter Is-land. She praised the opportunity for showing her how independent she can be; she “not only survived but thrived” in a culture completely foreign to her. She said she learned what she is capable of and how much inner strength she has.

“I fell in love with an entire country,” Soule said. “I can’t wait to go back.”

JOSEPH JONES, FROM NEWPORT, attended the Na-tional University of Rwanda in Butare, Rwanda, as well as Makerere University. He chose to study in Rwanda because his friend and fellow Lyon stu-

dent Canisius Mbarushimana peaked his interest in Rwandan culture.

Mbarushimana, originally from Rwanda, invited Jones to Rwanda Days 2011 in Chicago, where Jones fully realized “the culture and hospitality of [his] Rwandan friends.”

Immediately upon arriving in Rwanda, Jones’ host family accepted him into their lives. “[They] adopt-ed me, and from the beginning they included me in very intimate parts of their lives,” Jones said. They became like real family to him; he said the saddest part of the trip was saying goodbye to “Mama and Papa Nassira, my brother Ismael, my sister Nassira, and all of my neighbors.”

Jones’ coursework included Microfinance and Pov-erty Alleviation; History, Culture and the Arts; and Ecology and Sustainable Development. He also worked as an intern at Ishyo Arts Center in Kacyi-ru, Kigali, where he traveled around Rwanda to “see the realities of Rwanda rather than only read about them.” He also helped organize an anniversary par-ty for the Arts Center and conducted research and interviews with local artists for his research paper, “The Role of the Arts in Post-Genocide Rwanda.”

“The internship was a great opportunity for me to give back to Rwanda,” Jones said.

Living in Rwanda taught Jones the “erroneous” na-ture of the stereotypes placed on the Muslim com-munity. Jones detailed the kindness his host family exhibited, noting that “they showed more kindness to me than many Christians have.”

“I had an epiphany in Rwanda,” Jones said, “and that is that human beings fear what they do not un-derstand.”

Jones also found that Rwanda has escaped its “dark past.”

“The people of Rwanda are strong, and eighteen years after the atrocities, a new generation of en-lightened, purpose-driven Rwandese have emerged and are determined to build their beautiful country upon integrity and respect for one’s self and human-ity,” Jones said.

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Of Dr. Han Ong Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Ms. Hannah Pinegar, ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt

Of Mrs. Billie (Tripp) Porter, ’48 Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50

Of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rau Jr. Lt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75

Of Mrs. Kay Rush Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Ms. Tina Morrison

Of Ms. Charli Steed, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54** Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and Mr. Karl Lange

Of Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. Diane Tebbetts Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96

Of Mr. John Trimble Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Mrs. Jill Varner Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mr. Zachary Wallace, ’10 Ms. Patricia McClelland

Of Dr. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and Mr. David Blair Mrs. Gretchen Logan Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49

Of Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. Andrew West

Of Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mrs. Frances Williams

Of Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late Mrs. Peggye Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and Mr. Fred Wann, ’59

Of Mr. Dennis W. Wright, Dean of Students Mr. Darick Wright, ’83

Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Mr. Scott Mcleod

Of Mr. Virgil “Buddy” Butler, ’53 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mrs. Thelma (Smith) Case, ’35 Mr. Houston Case**

Of Ms. Joann McSpadden Davis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75

Of Ms. Janet Dean Mrs. Hope Spragins

Of Mr. Ben Dickens Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Jason Lawrence Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Black

Of Drs. Jane and Daniel Fagg Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75

Of Mrs. Betty Jo Perry Fallis, ’50 Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49

Of Mrs. Martha Bland Paisley Fast, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Domm Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fast Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Hot Springs Village Democratic Club Ms. Claudia Marsh

Of Ms. Andrea Joy Forrest Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert Forrest, ’97 Ms. Susan Jeffries

Of Mrs. Vicki Foster Ms. Erica Foster, ’04

Of Gramma Ruth Garner, ’39 Lauren and Kirsten Garner

Of Ms. Eula (Maxfield) Garrott, ’06 Ms. Mary Day

Of Mrs. Margaret Gerig Ms. Margaret Martin

Of Mr. Dick Hardie Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Of Mr. Jim Harkins, ’75 Mrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Ralph Hedden, ’50 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY

Of Mr. William Adair Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Alberta Marie Labus Alcorn Mr. Van Manning Jr.

Of Ms. Laneal Altom Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Amanda A. “Trudy” (Churchill) Ashby Mrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mr. Elvis Clark, ’62 Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry Cuccia, ’62 Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams, ’61, and Mr. Caral Williams Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller, ’60, and Dr. Norman Miller Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mr. Ed Jolly, ’62 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63, and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and Mr. Herman Killion, ’62 Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and Mrs. William Ligon Jr. Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mr. Clifford Tackett, ’60 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mr. James Balch, ’49 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Ferd Bellingrath Jr. Mr. Marion Burton

Of Ms. Carolyn (Maddox) Biderman, ’73 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Adrien Bouchard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown, ’67 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown

Of Ms. Isabelle Budy Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak

SEMESTER ABROAD GIVES LYON STUDENTS A NEW PERSPECTIVE

// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

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Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Robert E. Lee Wilson, founded the city of Wilson in Mississippi County and in 1885 also founded Lee Wilson & Co., which operated a farm, a railroad company, and other business interests.

Arkansas Business reported in its “40 Under 40” pro-file: “In late 2010, the family sold Lee Wilson & Co., and Perry Wilson has been able to refocus on build-ing his business and corporate law practice in Little Rock, where he has managed a great deal of com-plex business litigation as well as multimillion-dollar transactions.”

Chairman Wilson grew up in the small town named for his family. “Growing up in Wilson was great,” he said. “My Mom will tell you that I spent sunup to sundown outside while growing up. I discovered at an early age that I love the outdoors. Living in Wil-son was definitely good for that.”

Wilson went to a small Presbyterian school in Os-ceola through the 6th grade. “After that I went to Aiken Prep School in Aiken, South Carolina, for 7th and 8th grade, and then to Woodberry Forest in Orange, Virginia, for 9th grade. At that point, I had my fill of boarding school, and I went to Memphis University School in Memphis for 10th through 12th grade.”

He received his B.A. degree from Southern Meth-odist University and his law degree from the Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“Batesville is one of Arkansas’ hidden gems, and Lyon College is a wonderful place academically and socially,” Wilson said. “I feel confident that once a prospective student visits Lyon and learns what Lyon and the surrounding area have to offer, they’ll never want to leave. One of our biggest challenges is get-ting the chance to make that lasting first impression. However, President Weatherman and his staff at Lyon are making a difference in getting the word out around the country and in getting folks on campus.”

Wilson believes Lyon has several strengths to build on. “Lyon College is unique in the high-quali-ty academic program it offers with a very low stu-

dent-to-teacher ratio that allows students to really spend time with their professors and get the most out of their education. Additionally, it is my feeling that Lyon, of all of the colleges and universities in the state of Arkansas, best embraces and utilizes the natural resources that the ‘Natural State’ has to of-fer. Lyon’s outdoors program is a perfect example of this.”

What does the new chairman hope to accomplish in the next five years?

“The Board of Trustees is definitely going through a transition process,” Wilson said. “I believe that this fact, my age, and the folks my age that I interact with around Arkansas are some of the main reasons that I was asked to chair the Board. Along with increasing enrollment and increasing the profile of Lyon Col-lege throughout the U.S., one of my main goals is to assist the current Board of Trustees in assembling the next generation of trustees who will take Lyon College to the next level.”

The new board chairman’s hobbies include hunting, woodworking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

“I started playing the drums when I was around 12,” he said. “I got in my first band when I was 13. Since everyone comes to the drummer’s house for practice, there were always lots of other instruments lying around my room, and I decided to learn how to play all of them. I now play drums, guitar, bass, and piano. I want to learn the banjo next. No lessons on any of these; I play by ear.

“My band started writing all of its own songs when we were in the 10th grade (it was classified as “alter-native” when that meant something), and we were offered a real-deal record contract when we were in the 12th grade. Instead of taking the deal, we all went to different colleges. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we’d signed.”

Asked for a final comment, Wilson said, “I just want to re-emphasize how much of an honor for me it is to chair the Board of Trustees. I look forward to watch-ing Lyon College grow and prosper over the next five years and for many years to come.”



Of Mrs. Gunny Hermansen and Mr. Boyd Hermansen Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of The Reverend Basil Hicks Sr., ’40 Ms. Olivia Hicks

Of Mrs. Floy Hoke Ms. Linda Bledsoe Ms. Marsha Hire Mr. Charles Hoke Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Graham Holloway Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and Mr. Alan Queen

Of Mr. Lazlo Hollyfeld Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96, and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97

Of Mrs. Isabella Hubbard Ms. Renee Hubbard, ’72

Of Ms. Lydia Hutchison Mrs. Bettye Jones, ’47, and the late Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48

Of Mrs. Wanda (Burks) Johnston, ’55 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Arkansas Presbyterian Women Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Virginia (Porter) Kirk Mrs. Ginni (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63

Of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landers Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and Mr. James Whorton

Of Dr. Bart Lewis The Reverend Anna Bell and the Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00 Ms. Sarah Donaghy, ’99 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96 Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson

Of Mrs. Glenna Lindsey Ms. Johnnie Moore

Of Mr. John T. Logan Mrs. Gretchan Logan

Ms. Trudy Hall Ms. Elaine Jett and the Jett Family Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Henry Schwartz Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58

Of Mr. Otto Schwartz Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Eliza Lowrey Scott Ms. Margaret Martin

Of Mrs. Audrey (Martin) Seibert, ’48, and Mr. Daniel Seibert Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Ms. Mary Lou Shell, ’41 Ms. Ann Shell, ’42 Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43

Of Mr. Clay Sloan, Class of 1881 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Mr. Eugene Sloan, ’12 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Dorothy Solida Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09 Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11

Of Dr. Fitzhugh Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins

Of Mr. Jack Stephens Mrs. Sue Stephens

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Jennifer Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Garner

Of Mr. John Trimble V Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr.

Of Ms. Tressie Cole Westmoreland Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Holly (Pierce) Williams, ’81 Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce

Of Mr. Charles Willmuth Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Bess (Millen) Wolf, ’30 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mr. James Barnett, ’47

Of Mrs. Betty (Hail) Massey, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of Dr. Paul McCain Mrs. Paul McCain

Of Mr. Loyd McGaha Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Hope Metcalf, ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Henjum

Of Dr. Edward Mosley Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and Mr. Steve Case Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Mrs. Mary Mosley

Of The Reverend James Mosley Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54

Of Mr. Jeff Myers, ’70 Mrs. Karen Myers

Of Mr. Andrew J. Nelson II, ’69 Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale Anderson, ’69

Of Ms. Delois Nicholas Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Karen Norman Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Dr. Charles Oliver Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mrs. Mary Oquist Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Ms. Elmalee Parks Arkansas Presbyterian Women

Of The Reverend Limuel Parks Jr., ’51 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Alan Peterson Mrs. Hope Spragins

Of Mrs. Eunice Robbins and Dr. Joseph H. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Dr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Drs. Diane and Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Jerry Rutledge Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Lynn Schmidt, ’78 Adm. Robert Carius Central Arkansas Rose Society


Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Ms. Mary Day Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lewis Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and Mr. Gerald Meacham Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and Mr. Danny Yeager

GIFTS IN KIND

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua AbbottAcadiaMrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton AdlerAdvanced AestheticsAll About Smiles DentalAll Star MusicMr. Nathan AllowayAmy Long PhotographyMr. and Mrs. James AndersonAnytime FitnessAsh Flat Tire & LubeB. F. Smith & Son SaddleryBad Boy, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Robert BakerBarbara Jean Ltd.Beach Club BBQMrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and Mr. Michael Beary, ’79Dr. Martha BeckMrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and Dr. R. E. BellBeller Dental ClinicBiggers’ Bluff Bed and BreakfastMs. Judith Blackwell, ’05BodyFitBo-Kay Florist & GiftsMr. Dustyn BorkDr. Lise BouchardBox and TurtleBoxhound Marina Resort and RV ParkMr. Matthew Boyd, ’12Ms. Connie BoysterBrenda’s Flowers and GiftsMrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72BSN SportsMr. Todd Budy

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph GrahamDr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend Brien Hall, ’92Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-DowntownHardy’s Spring River LodgeMrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable John Harkey, ’57Mr. and Mrs. David HeringerHeritage HouseHeuer’s Family ShoesHighland Family DentistryHighland Twin CinemaHighrock Farms, Inc.Home DepotHouse of Flowers & GiftsImpulse Clothing StoreIndependence County Off-RoadIvory OwlMs. Margaret JeffreyJonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLCJosie’s at the LockhouseJust Chillin’ Frozen YogurtKent’s Firestone ServiceKiller KallzKing Rhodes RentalsMr. Joe KleineMrs. Judy Ann LambertMs. Sherry Landers, ’12Dr. George LankfordMs. Connie LappLefler’s FashionMs. Margaret LeJeuneLife PlusDr. and Mrs. Tim LindblomDr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr.Main Street GymMs. Becky ManascoMarshall Dry Goods Co.Mr. and Mrs. Steve MasseyMatthews Dental ClinicMazzio’s PizzaThe Reverend Nancy McSpaddenMed AestheticsMs. Mary MillerMr. P. D. Moncrief Jr.Ms. Patti MoyersMy Honey Bee PhotographyNailsvilleNatalie’sN-Sta-SmileOllie’s Gift ShopMrs. Anna ParksPayless Shoe SourcePeabody Hotel

Carlee’s Crown ShopCarmike Cinemas, Inc.Cato’s FashionsCharles’ Lil Shop of CoffeeCherokee Village Suburban GolfMr. and Mrs. George ChlebakMrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle ClementsColton’s Steak House & GrillComfort SuitesMrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80Cooper’s Hawk Golf CourseCosmetic Surgery CenterDr. Michael CountsCourtyard by Marriott Little Rock DowntownMr. and Mrs. Dean CovingtonCowboy’s BarbecueCrown Point ResortCustom Printing Co., Inc.Cutco CorporationCutter’s CornerMs. Carly DahlDaily GrindDarling’s Fine ThingsDarrell’s Foreign Car RepairMrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord Davidson, ’95Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80Mr. Steve DavisonDaylight DonutsDenim BluesMr. and Mrs. Scott DirksenDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little RockDownhome Country KitchenMr. Danny DozierDream HouseEdwin Watts GolfEl Acapulco Mexican RestaurantElizabeth’s RestaurantMr. and Mrs. John Ellis IIDr. Gloria EversonFeathers & GunpowderFerneauMr. and Mrs. Robert FitzgeraldFlying FishFlying SaucerFred’s Fish HouseGAMEDAY Sports, Inc.Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38Gearhead OutfittersGillam FarmsMr. and Mrs. Gary GoforthGood Earth PotteryDr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton

PERRY WILSON WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN of the Lyon College Board of Trustees last spring. At age 38, he is one of the youngest board chairmen in Lyon’s his-tory.

“I am flattered and honored that the Board of Trust-ees would place such a great responsibility in my hands,” Wilson said in a September interview. “I am also very excited about the future of Lyon College, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to play a significant role in that future.”

Wilson, an attorney with the Barber Law Firm in Little Rock, joined the Lyon Board in 2009. He has served on the Education Committee, the In-stitutional Advancement Committee (which he chaired), and the Executive Committee. However, his connection to Lyon College began long before he became a trustee.

His father, Mike Wilson, was a longtime member of the Lyon Board. The elder Wilson died suddenly in 2008, but he had instilled in his son a love for educa-tion and an appreciation for Lyon College.

“My father truly had a passion for education, and his involvement with Lyon College was a natural exten-sion of that passion,” Wilson said. “I think that my Dad’s example in focusing on education in the state of Arkansas made a great impression on me. My Dad told me that dedicating his time to education was very rewarding for him because he was able to help create opportunities for students and see the fruit of his labor rather quickly in students who succeeded as a result of the opportunities that he helped to create. I have followed in my Dad’s footsteps in this regard, and I have been fortunate enough to personally ex-perience exactly what my Dad described to me.”

Wilson became a director of the Barber Law Firm shortly before his father died. Afterward, he took over several family businesses that his father had led. It was a difficult time for Wilson and his family, but he told Arkansas Business when he made the publi-cation’s “40 Under 40” list in 2011, “It was a tough time for me, but it was something that my Dad had inadvertently groomed me for very well.”

CHAIRMAN WILSON EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LYON// by Bob Qualls, Editor of The Piper



Dr. and Mrs. John PeekPeggy Ann Prints and Custom FramesPetals & Plants Florist and GiftsPF Chang’s China BistroPhotography by Robert O. SeatPizza HutMrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe Pool, ’75Premiere TansMr. and Mrs. Bob QuallsRamadaRCI ServiceRebel River AdventuresRefuge Call CompanyMr. Tommy RickerRiverfront SteakhouseRob Roberts Custom Gunworks, IncSakura Japanese Steak HouseSchwegman Office SupplySears, Batesville, ARMr. and Mrs. Charles SeasholtzMrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray Simpson III, ’01Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc.Sonny Williams’ Steak RoomSouthern Charm Gallery & GiftsMrs. Hope SpraginsStage, Batesville, ARStanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamMr. and Mrs. Benjamin StroudSue’s KitchenMr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10Swank, Jonesboro, ARTami’s Hair StudioDr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell TebbettsDr. and Mrs. Edward TenaceTerri B’sThe Capital HotelThe Course at Eagle MountainThe Full MoonThe Golf Course on Turkey MountainThe Grapevine HomeThe Home PlaceThe InteriorThe Italian GrillThe Spotted FinnThompson’s JewelryThunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina Sales and ServiceTommy HairfiguresTractor Supply Co.

1942 Mrs. Marie Erwin Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray Mr. G. G. Rutherford Jr. 1943 Ms. Margaret Shell1944 Mr. Robert Stroud Sr.1945 Mrs. Emma Lea Blackwood Dr. Robert “Lit” Craig Mrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson1946 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor1947 Mr. James Barnett Mrs. Martha Fast** Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams1948 Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall Mr. William Jones Jr.** Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp1949 Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred Dr. John Bearden Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig Dr. Charles Fallis Mrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks Mr. Robert Rutherford Mrs. Marjorie Sarina1950 Mr. Stanley Fast Mr. Donald Hedden Mr. Don Heuer Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks The Reverend Roy Hicks Mr. Jim Love Mr. William Matthews Mr. Earl Tripp Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson1951 Mr. Charles Massey Sr. Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery The Reverend Robert Shepperson Mr. Calvin Smith1952 Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom The Reverend Robert Doom

Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and Mr. Lawrence TrussellU.S. Pizza CompanyUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockW.R.D. EntertainmentDr. and Mrs. Donald WeathermanWhite Goat, Little Rock, ARMs. Kathy Whittenton, ’75Williams Equipment Co.Mr. Corliss WilliamsonMs. Frances Winfrey, ’12WRD Entertainment Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dennis WrightMr. and Mrs. Carter YeatmanMs. Paula Zagata

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

ConocoPhillips Matching Gift ProgramEntergy CorporationGlaxoSmithKline FoundationTravelers Community ConnectionsVerizon Foundation

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS YEARA number of Lyon alumni give generously every year. Many external funding agen-cies interpret this Alumni Participation Rate (APR) as a tangible measure of alumni satis-faction. In other words, every donor, not just every dollar, counts! For example, your con-tribution will help raise Lyon’s APR, which in turn may convince a foundation that Lyon is worthy of its support also; your $10 now may be just the vote of confidence needed to secure a multi-million dollar request from a foundation in the near future. Consistent an-nual giving, even if it is $10 each year, helps your Alma Mater by demonstrating to other potential funders that you care about her fu-ture. For more information about how you can strengthen Lyon’s reputation by showing your financial support, please contact Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advance-ment, at (870) 307-7557.

1933 Fred T. Griffin Estate **1935 Mr. Larry Sloan1938 Dr. Carl Garner Mr. Edward Pratt1941 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes

LYON FAMILY WEEKEND & PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL, SEPT. 14-16

Dr. Terrell Tebbetts at the President’s Council meeting

President’s Council cocktail reception

Dr. and Mrs. Weatherman at the Eds celebratory dance

Dr. Scott Lien meets with a student’s family

Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers

Fall 2012 HR 17

Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley Ms. Virginia (Southerland) Henry Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl1953 Dr. Clyde Berry Dr. Arvil Burks Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks Dr. Doin Hicks Mrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips Mr. Thomas Sugg1954 Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice Mr. Marvin Bridges Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider Dr. Paul Root1955 Mr. John Bates Mr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman1956 Mr. William Coop Mrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow Mrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill Mr. Thurman Ford Jr. Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens Mr. Don Taylor1957 Mrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch Dr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell The Honorable John Harkey Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers1958 Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace Mr. Joe Rodgers Mr. Jimmy Shirrell The Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam1959 Dr. Ben Owens Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner Mr. Fred Wann1960 Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins

Dr. Adam Robertson Mr. Bill Walmsley Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton1964 Dr. James Balch Jr. Mr. Richard Mike Gennings Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard Mrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson Mr. Johnny Kent Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham Mr. Herbert Nelson Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey Mr. Lavaughn Robertson Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson Mr. Melvin Vines Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner1965 Ms. Mary Canady Mr. Clarence Cash Jr. Dr. Robert Cashner Mrs. Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith** Mr. Richard Galbraith Mrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix Mr. Charles Ketz Mr. David McMahon Mr. Bobby Osborne Mr. Albert Parnell Miss Ann Stephens1966 Ms. Judith Benson Mr. Lloyd Gill Mrs. Polly (Ross) Hayes Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion Mr. James Lonsdale Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum Mr. Bill Ray Mr. Larry Shaw Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph Mrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault Mr. Garry Wann1967 Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley Mr. Harvey Glatzer Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr. Mr. Leonard Larson Mr. James Milburn Mr. Robert Mitchum Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers The Reverend Charles Slider Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John Mr. Danny Whitt Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington

Mrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd Mr. Preston Grace Jr. Mrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley Dr. Robert Hess Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes The Reverend Billy Kimbrough Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge Mr. Clifford Tackett Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor Mr. Doyce Winningham Dr. John Wright1961 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams The Reverend Peter Hale Mrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess Dr. James Lang Mrs. Ann Lawrence Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers Mrs. Amy Shaver Dr. Clinton Smith Mr. Byron Swafford Sr. Mrs. Linda (Langley) Wann Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams1962 Mr. Bill Austin Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin Mr. Larry Bentley Mr. Elvis Clark Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch Mr. Larry Cuccia Mr. Edward Hibbard Mr. Howard Hopkins Mr. Ed Jolly Mr. Herman Killion Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon Mr. Phillip Lockard Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler Mr. Hubert Sellers Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham**1963 Dr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow Dr. William Beller Mr. Nevil Boone Mr. Jack Crump Mr. Jimmie Fields Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson Ms. Carolyn Lawrence The Reverend William McWeeny Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton

HOMECOMING 2012 will be held November 2-4 at Lyon College. For several years, Homecoming has been held on Founders’ Day weekend in October, but the events were separated this year so Home-coming can coincide with a home basketball game.

Homecoming royalty will be crowned at the men’s basketball game on Friday night, November 2, in Becknell Gymnasium. The Scots will take on Eccle-sia College in the homecoming matchup.

Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be hon-ored at a dinner Friday evening and then be recog-nized at the Homecoming game. The 2012 alumni honorees are as follows:

» Dr. Robert Craig, ’45, Distinguished Alumnus, a retired dentist from Batesville

» Dr. Lindy (Mason) Book, ’69, Distinguished Alumna, a retired radiologist, of Pocahontas

» Dr. Richard Ambler, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a physician who lives in Neah Bay, Washington

» Mrs. Elizabeth (Rowe) Cummings, ’02, Patter-son Decade Award, a Little Rock attorney

» Mrs. Mary Eleanor Mosley, Honorary Alumna Award, a retired teacher from Batesville and wid-ow of Dr. Ed Mosley, longtime professor at Lyon

The Alumni Council will meet at 10 a.m. Satur-day, November 3. The 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year classes will hold reunions on Saturday. Saturday evening will feature a concert by Lauren Gray, the former American Idol contestant from Cherokee Village. The concert will be held in Couch Garden, weather permitting.

Alumni baseball and basketball games will be played Saturday afternoon and a “Friends of the 50s” gath-ering will take place Saturday evening for alumni from 1950 to 1963. The annual Club 50 luncheon for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago will be held Sunday, November 4.

Also on Sunday, First Presbyterian Church and Lyon College will observe the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tar-tans worship service at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. The combined Batesville Choral Society and Lyon College Concert Chorale and the Lyon College Pipe Band will offer music.

Watch for more information and a full schedule for Homecoming 2012 at www.lyon.edu.

THE 2012 FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19, in Brown Chap-el. This year’s observance of the College’s founding in 1872 will also celebrate the opening of the new Edwards Commons. Dr. John Griffith, Lyon College president from 1989-97, will present the keynote ad-dress: “Uncommon Excellence.”

The Edwards Commons ribbon-cutting and ded-ication ceremony will be held at the new campus center’s plaza at the conclusion of the Convocation, followed by a buffet luncheon in Patterson Dining Hall.

Prior to his retirement in 2011, Griffith was presi-dent of Presbyterian College in South Carolina for 14 years. Before he held that position, he was dean of admissions and vice president for development at Davidson College. He served as president of Lyon College from 1989 to 1997.

Throughout his career, he has focused on board de-velopment, strategic planning, and resource devel-opment. He has also conducted numerous national searches for key positions at the collegiate level. He holds a B.A. from Dickinson College, a M.Div. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse Uni-versity.

He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is married to Nancy Snell Grif-fith, author and researcher. They have two married children and four grandchildren.

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October 2010. The building had been a centerpiece of the Lyon College community since the late 1970s, with the dining hall portion completed in 1983.

Edwards Commons was named for the late John W. and Lucille Welman Edwards of Batesville. Mr. Ed-wards was a former trustee and a banker who had given the largest gift for the dining hall project and the largest gift to the College ever made by a Bates-ville resident.

“I believe the Board of Trustee’s decision to keep the Edwards name on the campus center is very fitting,” President Weatherman said. “John Edwards and his family were very strong supporters of the College, and I am pleased their name will still be featured on this prominent building on campus.”

The project cost just under $10 million. Funding for the new student center came from insurance pro-ceeds from the fire and from donations.

The remodeled building that was used as a tempo-rary dining facility, The Temp, will once again house the Scottish heritage program and a fine arts studio. A portion of the building may be used for special events and as a meeting space.

WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY…Here’s what Lyon College students have to say about the new Edwards Commons:

NORAH GNADE, SENIOR“It’s been a long time since students could all sit comfortably and enjoy eating in an actual cafeteria. All the windows are great and make the cafeteria feel really bright and open. I love that we have a ter-race once again to sit out and enjoy the nice weath-er. I’m just grateful the seniors were able to enjoy the new building before graduating! It’s been difficult not having Eds as a common gathering place. I’m looking forward to hanging out in the new bistro like I did at the old Lyon Den.”HANNAH ELLIS, SENIOR

“I am so excited about the new and improved Eds! The building is beautiful and a great addition to campus. The new programming rooms were very much needed, and I could not be more excited about having a Lyon Den again. (That was probably what I missed the most.) Kappa Sigma’s game room is fan-tastic as well. I am thrilled that I get to enjoy a year of this new building before I graduate. I was worried, after Eds burned down, that I would never get the luxury of having a cafe again.”JONATHAN DANNATT, JUNIOR

“The new building is awesome! The cafeteria pro-vides the space for comfortable seating, and al-though the line may be a little bit slower, it is defi-nitely worth the wait, because the quality of food has increased dramatically. The game room is great for both reading and homework, as well as hanging with friends and relaxing after a long day of class-es. I am excited for the bistro to open for late night snacks. The new Eds is a great addition to this cam-pus. The time we had to spend in the ‘gymeteria’ and the Temp has finally paid off!”MOLLY YOUNG, JUNIOR

“I really love the design, especially the windows, and I’m really excited for the opening of the bistro. I’m . . . concerned about the garbage disposal system. Otherwise, I think the new Eds has all the space our growing campus needs, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities will open up with its completion.”



Dr. Cary Worthington Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager1968 Mrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond The Reverend Bruce Berry Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair Mr. Robert Bruina Mr. Richard Davis Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson Mr. Duncan Macdonald Ms. Kathleen Parnell Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets1969 Mr. Dale Anderson Mr. Thomas Arnold Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow Mr. Frederick Fennig Ms. Judy Jeffery The Reverend Lance Jones Mr. John Andrew Nelson II Estate** Dr. Jim Rollins1970 Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson Mr. Kenny Allen Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr. Dr. John McClay Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman1971 Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop Mr. Lowell Estes Jr. Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey Mr. Joe Reynolds1972 Mr. Edward Bradley Mr. Bill Bristow Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr. Ms. Renee Hubbard Mr. Arthur Kerns Mr. Sam Mascuilli Mr. David Morse The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton Ms. Deborah Smith1973 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater Mr. G. M. Burkland Mr. Johnny Henderson Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg Mr. Bill Hughes Ms. Martha Miller Mr. Ernie Pectol Mr. Stan Taylor Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann

Mr. Jack Biderman Dr. Victoria (Scritchfield) Crittenden Dr. Thomas Ekman Mr. Eric Hance Dr. Melissa Hicks Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards Mrs. Patricia (Binder) Sneed Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener 1979 Mr. Michael Beary Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr. Ms. Kathleen Markey Mr. Edward Pfitzner II1980 Dr. Freddie Avant Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary Mr. John Cooke Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton Mr. Ricky Davis Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood Mr. James Hamilton Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford Ms. Linda Younger1981 Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard Dr. David Churchill Mrs. Diedra (Rutledge) DuPree Mr. Clay Sloan1982 Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum Mrs. Sandra Brock Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill Mr. Terry Turner Mr. Stephen Williams1983 Mrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little Ms. Patricia Seibert Mr. Darick Wright1984 Ms. Jennifer Gallant Dr. Julea Garner Mr. James Gass Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr. Mrs. Linda (Richardson) Taylor Mr. Thomas Tucker1985 Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey

1974 Ms. Josephine (Wilson) Barry Mrs. Carol (Misner) Board Mr. Ronald Lewallen Mr. David Magouyrk Mr. David Parker Mr. Michael Springer Mr. George Whitton Ms. Deborah Willhite1975 Mr. James Andrews Mr. Mac Bellingrath III Mrs. Freda (Qualls) Briscoe Mr. David Campbell Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell Dr. Deborah Fulbright Mr. Peter Gray Mr. Larry Lawson Mr. Arthur Maune Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune Mr. Donald McSpadden Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker Mr. Joe Pool Lt. Col. Thomas Rau Mr. Michael Thomas Mr. Edward Tolson Ms. Kathy Whittenton1976 Mr. Ben Brown Mrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen Ms. Denise Nemec Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson Mr. Stephen Orick Mr. Michael Ryan Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson Mr. Kenneth Simpson Dr. Misty Thillen Mr. Don Webb1977 Mr. Russell Branscum Mr. Philip Cargill Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper Miss Vickie Mynatt Mr. Thomas Nixon Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips Mr. Douglas Polk Ms. Louetta Riley Mr. Bruce Rutherford Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland Mr. Dennis Whitener1978 Mr. Clifton Avant

See floor plans of Edwards Commons on Pages 16-19.

Arisa Sato (left) and JaeLynn Ellison (right)

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Mr. Gene Crawford II Mrs. Cheryl (Armstrong) Goetz Mr. Roy Goetz Mr. Ronnie Hudson Mrs. Lois (Hudson) Levesque Mrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann1986 Mrs. Phyllis Byrd Mrs. Elaine (Adams) Dupree Mr. Kevin Jenkins Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves Mr. Martin Steward Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange Mrs. Sarah Wagster1987 Mrs. Betty (Massey) Barnett Mr. Rodney Levesque Ms. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson1988 Ms. Diana (Wilson) Gray Mr. Michael Kemp Mr. Donald Rogers Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski Mr. Mark Shelton1989 Dr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar Master Chief Edward Ericson Mr. Scott Faulkner Mr. John Forkner Mrs. Tammy (Friel) Gillmore Mr. Lawrence Jefferson Mr. William Rollinger Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward1990 Mrs. Brenda (Bearden) Clayton Mrs. Kathy Clements Ms. Stephanie Keith Mrs. Catherine (Seal) Lee Mr. August Reichenbach Mr. Lee Roberts II1991 Mrs. Terri (Pellow) Crawford Ms. Taryn (Hill) Duncan Mr. Corey Kelly Mrs. Crystal Ann (Brown) Kemp Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power Mr. Len Rayburn Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith Mr. John Treat Mr. Roger Weitkamp Dr. Sarah Weston1992 Dr. Brooks Blevins Ms. Kimberly Crosby Mr. Eric Dahlquist

Mr. Chase Gipson Dr. Rodney Griffin Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton Mr. Scott Hayes Mr. Alvin Malone Mr. Bradley Nikkel Mrs. Claire Sale Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell Mr. Greg Tebbetts Dr. Jason Timmons Mr. Andrew Walmsley Mrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young1997 Ms. Jessica Baker Mrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford Dr. Benjamin Bridges Mr. Jeffrey Cable Mr. Flint Clouse Ms. Daisy Dyer Dr. Brian Evans Dr. Robert Forrest Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines Mr. Trey Gaines Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris Mrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper Mr. Scott Huffman Dr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter Mr. Laddie Hunter Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan Dr. Adam Sprankell Dr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate Mr. Brad Young1998 Mr. Misha Kouliavtsev Mrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt Mr. Kris Richardson Mrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson Mr. Adam Smith Mr. Philip Way1999 Mr. Stefan Booy Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce Ms. Casey Brown Ms. Sarah Donaghy Mr. Jason Earley Mr. Jason Ennis Mrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson Mr. Joshua Hanson Mr. David Jones Mrs. Lori (Carter) Laman Mr. Joshua Lane Ms. Susan Leach Mr. Houston Lyon

Mr. Scott Daniel Mrs. Vonda (Wright) Dozier Mr. Jason Finney Mr. Tyler Grisham The Reverend Brien Hall Mrs. Beth (Zehms) Hallowell Mrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins Mrs. Lisa (Richmond) Kelly Mr. Mark Light Dr. Scott Merrell Mr. Dharmesh Patel Ms. Sonya Platt Mrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp1993 Mrs. Andrea (Reeves) Baltes Dr. Traci (Jenkins) Buxton Mr. Logan Dungan Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett Mr. Lane Garrett Mr. Noel Mace Mrs. Emily (Roberts) Malin Mrs. Cheryl (Wilburn) Matthews Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen Dr. Shane Smith Mrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence Mrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura1994 Dr. Brad Austin Mrs. LaGina (Swetnam) Austin Mrs. Mary Ball Mrs. Joanna (Faith) Barker Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins Mrs. Tammy (Tate) Brock Mr. James Clayton Mr. Kevin Hamilton Ms. Jeanette Piker Dr. Jay Powell Mrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell Mr. Dwayne Reliford Mr. Michael Schmidt Mr. Brian Zini1995 Mr. Cord Davidson Mr. Matthew Dellinger Mr. Rodney Downing Mr. James Gilliam Jr. Ms. Gwendolyn Green Mrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich Mr. John Peiserich Dr. Tara Reynolds Mrs. JoAnn (Adcock) Southwell Dr. Christopher Tate1996 Mrs. Sarah (Yeager) Boelhouwer

LESS THAN TWO YEARS after the original Edwards Commons was destroyed by fire, a new campus cen-ter bearing the same name opened in time for the fall term at Lyon College. The first meal was served in the new dining hall August 13.

Construction on the new 44,000-square-foot build-ing began in October 2011. Though construction on both floors is now finished, the student life offices are still awaiting furnishings and will not be ready for move-in until the end of the fall term.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new center will be held Friday, October 19, immediately fol-lowing the annual Founders’ Day Convocation at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. Former Lyon President John Griffith, who served from 1989 to 1997, will deliver the keynote address at the convocation.

Lyon College President Dr. Donald Weatherman said the campus hasn’t been the same without the place that was affectionately known as “Eds.” With the completion of the new student center and dining hall, the “heart” of the campus has been restored, he said. Students will once again have a central loca-tion to gather, eat, study, play games, and hang out.

The loss of Edwards Commons left students eating meals in the small practice gym of Becknell Gymna-sium before moving last fall to a 270-seat temporary dining facility known as The Temp for the 2011-12 school year. The new dining hall will seat 350.

In addition to the new dining hall and kitchen, the new building houses The Scot Shop (college store); a bistro; student life offices; student mailboxes; a student programming space; a game room featuring table tennis, pool tables, Foosball, and Wii systems; a cardio room; student government offices; confer-ence rooms; the counseling center; and the health and wellness clinic. The dining area also includes a balcony that overlooks Bryan Lake.

The student programming space will be known as the Maxfield Room, an auditorium where students can watch movies and perform. The room is named for the Maxfield family of Batesville. Two Maxfields, Charles and Mary, were in the first graduating class at what was then Arkansas College in 1876. Theo Maxfield was a college trustee in the early years and president of Maxfield Bank & Trust Co. in Batesville.

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PIPERFall 2012 Volume XXXVIX, Number 3

Edwards Commons Reborn 2New campus center open for use

Spotlight: Perry Wilson 6Lyon College Board of Trustees Chairman

Semester Abroad 8Lyon students visit Chile, Rwanda

New Faculty and Staff 12Eight new faces for the fall semester

From Biology to Theology 14The unorthodox route of Stuart Higginbotham

Englishmen become Scots 20English brothers play soccer for Lyon

Athletic Hall of Fame 22Five to be inducted in November

Alumni News and Notes 25General notes, births, weddings, obituaries

Honor Roll of Donors HR 1

Photo: Edwards Commonstopping-out ceremony, February 7, 2012

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Black tie Blue Jeans Ball A Benefit for Student Scholarships at Lyon College

The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock Concord, Arkansas

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A Letter from the PresidentThe start of a new school year is always an exciting time on a college campus, but this year has ushered in even more than the usual amount of excitement at Lyon.

In July, we received the final report from the Higher Learning Commission, renewing our accreditation through 2022. This positive outcome was due to extensive work by Lyon’s faculty and staff, as they completed the self-study and met with the site visiting team.

On July 1, our new chairman of the Board of Trustees started his five-year tour of duty. Chairman Perry Wilson stepped into the role as retiring Chairman Raymond LaCroix Jr. finished his extended service to the College. While

Chairman LaCroix will be greatly missed for his wit, his service, and his wisdom, we now anticipate the dawning of the Wilson era and what it will mean for Lyon.

Perhaps the major development of the year is the opening of the new Edwards Commons. At its April meeting, the Board of Trustees named the new campus center after the Edwards family, which had provided the facility that burned down in 2010. The new Eds is a wonderful addition to Lyon, and we truly appreciate the many generous donors who have made it possible to open the new building debt-free.

Dr. Dickson Flake has been a tireless overseer of the building project as well as the renovations to the bathrooms in Blandford Hall. We are very grateful for his service. Mrs. Lynn Weatherman and the First Ladies’ Auxiliary have also contributed to campus improvements by funding and directing the refurbishment of Bevens Music Room and the renovation of the two adjacent bathrooms. This organization has done wonders in its first year, and I look forward to the Auxiliary’s positive impact on the campus in the coming years.

The College’s athletic programs also will experience a major change this year, as we move from the TransSouth Athletic Conference to the American Midwest Conference. This transfer should ensure that all our teams will have a chance for post-season play. We hope that some will make it to the NAIA national playoffs as our women’s basketball team did this past year. Coach Tracy Stewart-Lange and her players have set a high standard for all our athletic teams.

Lyon welcomes a strong group of new faculty this year. Dean Virginia Wray, assisted by several faculty members, worked hard throughout the summer to ensure that these new instructors live up to the high quality of instruction offered by our returning professors.

As we begin our new academic year, we feel a sense of promise in the various elements newly introduced to our community. Now that we have completed our self-study and achieved our ten-year reaccreditation, the time is here to develop Lyon’s next strategic plan. We will embark upon a year of program assessment culminating in defining our direction for the coming decade.

As always, we continue to strive to make Lyon College the best possible institution of higher learning it can be. We owe that to our students, our faculty and staff, and to the larger community we serve.

Sincerely,

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