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SUMMER 2011

PRESIDENT’Smessage

Dear Friends,

As the long hot days of summer pass slowly by, like many of you I am enjoying somevacation time. This summer as I think about the coming academic year, I am so excited I can hardly stay away. Okay so maybe that is just a small exaggeration, but this year willreally be remarkable.

You may be aware that our new residence hall facility will be completed in August just priorto the start of the semester. This building is even more spectacular than we had anticipatedand I would like to extend an early invitation to you to come for the Dedication on Saturday,October 22, 2011, as part of our Homecoming festivities. This is a magnificent building anda tour of the new facility will be worth the trip!

We also have spent the summer doing some major renovations to Ames Dining Hall. This project will help us increase the seating capacity and meet the dining needs of ourstudents. It will transform this historically functional space into a state-of-the-art diningexperience for all of our residential students.

The fall will also mark the addition of some very special new students to our ranks. We will have the joy of welcoming our first class of doctoral students in education. This newprogram is a further affirmation of our strength as a University in the field of education and we are energized and excited by its launch.

As I look forward to the coming year, I continue to dream about what comes next forMcKendree. Here is my list so far: a new science building; a recreation and fitness center(yes with a pool); a major renovation to our library; a successful move to the NCAA DivisionII; another sell-out season at the Hett; more engaged learning opportunities for ourstudents; and the list goes on.

Hope you and yours are enjoying the summer of 2011 and I look forward to greeting youpersonally on the campus during the coming academic year. This will be one you won’twant to miss!

Sincerely,

Jim DennisPresident

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• Bearcat Athletics 28

• Class Notes 32

• Calendar Highlights 42

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Writing/Photography:Joseph Blasdel ’00, Political Science InstructorMichael Embrich, Web Content ManagerJosh Fleming ’14Maegan Hafley ’12Rev. Dr. Tim Harrison, Director of Church RelationsEd Vernon, Graphic DesignerAustin Vuichard ’12Josh Monken PhotographyJames Visser PhotographySteve Dolan PhotographyRick Windham Photography

ONcampusCommencement

3 Ceremonies, 2 States, 1 GraduatingClass

Arainy forecast movedMcKendree University’s

171st commencement exercises indoorsbut it didn’t dampen the spirits of theClass of 2011 graduates who received theirdiplomas on May 7. Bachelor’s degreeswere awarded in the morning and master’sdegree graduates—who comprise 37percent of the class—had their ceremonyin the afternoon.

Leading the processions were new purple-and-white gonfalons—academic bannersbearing the University seal and insignia ofthe College of Arts and Sciences, Schoolof Business, School of Education, andSchool of Nursing and Health Professions.Gonfalons originated in medieval Italy as a signal of state or office and someuniversities now use them in formalceremonies.

The Class of 2011 was represented by thefirst McKendree ”University” freshmenwhen the college changed its name in2007.

“We urged you to take advantage of allthere was to do here—and you did,” Dr. James Dennis, president, told them.“We’ve prepared you to do well but if aMcKendree education is to be worthwhile,you must also ‘do good.’ Reach out toothers, help someone, make a difference,do the right thing.”

The University conferred 894 degrees—330 master’s, 550 bachelor’s and 14associate’s—on graduates who completedtheir degree requirements in August andDecember 2010, and May 2011. One-hundred-seventy-seven graduated withhonors: 27 summa cum laude, 94 magnacum laude and 56 cum laude.

Hailing from six countries and 16 states,the Class of 2011 included 103 students

from the Louisville and Radcliff, Ky.,campuses. These students received theirdiplomas on June 11 at Highview BaptistChurch East Campus in Louisville.

On the eve of commencement, a farewellservice at The Hett featured a videomontage and remarks by the ReverendTim Price ’94, of the Troy UnitedMethodist Church Harvest Ministry. He encouraged students to “make yourgift of service available, no matter howsmall you think it is. God provides theabundance when we give selflessly. He isable to make it more than we imagine.”The senior class then presented its gift to the University, a check for $2,011.

Afterward, over 700 students and guestsenjoyed one last evening on campus asthey dined alfresco at the third annualGraduation Celebration.

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Grandy Award Goesto Dr. Will

Dr. Peter C. Will, associate professor of management, received the WilliamNorman Grandy Faculty Award foroutstanding service for 2011.

“Few other faculty members are aspassionate about the value of student,faculty, and staff engagement in the life of the McKendree Universitycommunity as Dr. Will,” said C.Lawrence Meggs, Alumni Associationpresident. The association gives theannual award to a full-time, tenuredfaculty member recommended byfaculty, administrators and the seniorclass. It is named for Dr. Grandy, whoserved from 1952 to 1968 as professorof philosophy and religion, dean ofstudents, academic dean and interimpresident.

Will is a strong proponent of lifelonglearning. Over the course of 30 years, he earned two bachelor’s degrees, inchemistry and industrial technology and in business administration; an MBA in general management, a masters infinancial economics, and a doctorate in biochemistry.

He was a research scientist andindustrial manager at a pharmaceuticalcompany for many years before hejoined the faculty in 2002. His extensiveprofessional experience helps him makelearning meaningful for his businessstudents by providing examples from the corporate world.

Well known on campus for his extensivesupport of students and their activities,he advises the Sigma Beta Delta businesshonor society, is the faculty athleticrepresentative and attends numerousstudent athletic competitions, concerts,plays and presentations.

Rory Scher ’11, a psychology major fromBelleville, accepted an award and gift fromTechnos International College in Tokyo forher leadership, outstanding academicachievement and multi-culturalunderstanding. Sponsored by the TanakaIkueikai Educational Trust, the TechnosAward is given annually to a graduatingsenior chosen by the faculty. Rory wasstudent vice president of the Phi Kappa Phihonor society chapter and a member of thePsi Chi psychology honor society. She spentthe 2010 fall semester at Oxford Universityin England and has made several missiontrips to Mexico in recent years.

Below, the 2011 Outstanding Faculty Awards were presented to two Kentucky associate facultymembers, Mike Roberson and Jose Alfaro. Roberson(pictured) teaches economics at the Radcliffcampus. Alfaro teaches math at the Louisvillecampus.

Above, Regina Betts ’11 of Elizabethtown , Ky., a nursing honorsgraduate from the Radcliff campus, received the “Spirit of McKendree

Award” given for academic excellence and community concern.

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ONcampus

As Tonya Downard ’11entered college three yearsago, she received someunexpected news: she wasexpecting.

“I had decided I was going back to schoolwhen our youngest was in kindergarten,”said the mother of five children, ages twoto 16. “Shortly before my first semester,we found out we were having anotherbaby.”

A May due date forced her to “ask extraquestions about taking finals and whenassignments were due. I had to be veryorganized.”

Baby Annaleigh was born on May 27,2009. “My friends said, ‘She’s been goingto school as long as you have.’”

Tonya was a first-generation student witha unique McKendree family connection.Her mom, Betty Pflasterer, keeps thePresident’s home tidy as a member of thehousekeeping staff. Sister-in-law AmandaDownard ’11, of Belleville, is a mother of two who is studying education atMcKendree.

Committed to completing her degree inthree years, Tonya took 20 credit hourseach semester and summer, online andcommunity college classes to accomplishher goal. The accounting major receivedthe Wall Street Journal StudentAchievement Award on Honors Day and graduated summa cum laude.

“Tonya was a wonderful student becauseof her work ethic, her pleasant personality,and her positive attitude in the classroom,”said Therese Kasson, accountinginstructor: “She easily grasped newconcepts, not just memorizing the

accounting rules but thoroughlyunderstanding their application, theirshortcomings, and their integration withconcepts from other disciplines.”

The commuter student managed her timeefficiently, using five-hour breaks betweenclasses to work on assignments in thecomputer lab or study in the PiperAcademic Center lounge. She tutoredbusiness students in accounting andstatistics and participated in the Phi BetaLambda business organization.

“Some students try to schedule theirclasses back to back. If you leave a break in between, it forces you to work onsomething,” she noted.

At home in Coulterville, Tonya directs thefood ministry at nearby Winkle BaptistChurch, where her husband Jeffery is thepastor. Leading the youth group allows herextra time with teenage sons Devan andJacob. “I’m blessed that our church doesn’texpect the pastor’s wife to play the pianoat Sunday services,” she said.

Her success in college is “setting anexample for my kids,” she said. “If youwant something bad enoughyou find the time to do whatyou need to do. In our family,we all take care of each other.We run our family like a

business. If someone needs a pair of pantswashed, I tell them, ‘You need to make anappointment with me.’ We have alwaystried to teach our kids how to schedulebut they still have their fun.”

Tonya had trained as a paralegal andworked for a Belleville law firm until2007. When it became time to choose a college, she considered McKendree’sproximity and excellent reputation foreducating teachers. “I knew they werepopular for education. I wanted a smallercampus and this was a reasonable drivingdistance for me. Once I started here, itreally hit home. All the professors knowyou. I had Dr. (Ann) Collins for only oneclass but she always calls me by name andasks about the baby.

“It’s been a wild and crazy ride. I’mshocked at how fast it’s gone. Lookingback, when you start with six pages of class schedules, it seemed like a lot.”

Tonya is pursuing a master’s degree inaccounting online as she prepares to takethe CPA exam and re-enter the workforce.She looks forward to helping her 16-year-old son apply for college in a year or two.“I’m very familiar with the FAFSA (FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid),” she said with a smile.

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Tonya Downard: ‘I’m Settingan Example for My Kids’

Mother’s Day weekend wasspecial for Tonya Downard’11, whose family watchedher receive her diploma.

With Tonya are herchildren Lauren and Lucas( first row); husband Jeffery,Annaleigh, Devan, Jacob,and mom, Betty Pflasterer.

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Rosza Brown ’11 came to McKendreefour years ago determined to overcome her shyness.

“I picked McKendree because I didn’tknow anybody and I wanted to challengemyself. Growing up, I was really, really shy.It forced me to have to talk to people, trynew things, and get involved. I’m reallyglad I chose to come to McKendree.”

She took 18 credit hours every semesterbut one to graduate in May with abachelor’s of business administrationdegree in management, and a minor incomputer science. Outside the classroom,co-curricular activities helped Rosza growinto a confident campus leader.

She joined the Alpha Phi Omega servicefraternity and made many friends quickly.As a volunteer at Franklin ElementarySchool in Belleville, she spent afternoonshelping children with homework and craftprojects.

As a junior, Rosza especially enjoyedmentoring freshmen as a New StudentOrientation leader. “That was a cool

experience. I got to work with thepresident. I liked showing the newstudents, ‘This is how you can succeed in college’.”

Spring break mission trips to NewOrleans, Mexico and Jamaica combinedtwo desires, to help others less fortunateand to see the world. “I always wanted totravel but I never expected to leave thecountry so soon,” she said.

Acknowledging her selflessness and serviceto others, the University presented Roszathe Martin Luther King, Jr. HumanitarianAward at the Jan. 19 ceremony, where Dr.Christine Bahr, provost, introduced her as“a very engaged member of the Class of2011.” Rosza said she was humbled by thehonor and thanked the University “forhaving the opportunity to impact otherpeople’s lives not only locally but globally.”

“I want people to know that the work that I do is from the heart,” she said.

As a McKendree West resident assistantfor two years, she was known for beingfriendly, helpful and a good listener. “Iloved meeting new people and getting toknow my residents, mixing and mingling,sitting down and hanging out. Myresidents were so awesome. They wouldinvite me in and we’d have lunch.”

Rosza balanced her business and computercoursework by taking several dance classesfor fun, and she acted in a one-act play.The summer before her senior year, shevisited a friend in Atlanta and on a whim,spent a few days as an extra on a movie set.She was surprised anddelighted to be chosenfor the 2010Homecoming Court,one of many experiencesshe blogged about on theUniversity’s website.

“I love to try new things. I have alwaysbeen a risk taker. That’s how you find out a lot about yourself.”

Rosza believes that stepping outside hercomfort zone “helped me improve mycommunication skills. I’m comfortablenow talking to random people. I guess I’m not really shy anymore. I still have shy tendencies, though.

“I’m an introvert with an extrovertedpersonality. But I need to have my ‘alonetime’ to energize and recharge.”

She has started her professional careerwith the same drive and enthusiasm shebrought to college. The Career Servicesstaff helped her secure a senior yearinternship at Allsup, Inc., where she was hired full-time as an associate claimsrepresentative helping people file forSocial Security disability.

The Peace Corps accepted her nominationso a two-year stint in Africa, theCaribbean or Asia may be in her future;the call to service remains strong.

Rosza feels she has left her mark on heralma mater. “I really feel like I left a goodimpression here and I look forward toseeing how McKendree is going to evolve.

“I will always bleed purple. McKendreehas a special place in my heart. I loveMcKendree and I’m going to miss it.”


Rosza Brown: ‘I WillAlways Bleed Purple’

Representing 68 combined years ofservice to the arts, business, education andnursing programs, Jim Drake, Dr. BrianParsons, Barbara Thomas, Dr. Tom Jewettand Dr. Sharon Beasley were honored at aretirement reception on Apr. 25.

Benson Wood won’t seem the samewithout Professor Jim Drake, who builtMcKendree’s fine arts program andmentored countless students throughouthis 37-year career.

Hired in 1974, one of his firstaccomplishments was to secure a

19th century Karl Kraus lithography press, one of just three in the country andpossibly the only one still in use. In 1980,he moved the lithography studio toBenson Wood and consolidated the artprogram into one building. Drake and his colleague David Ottinger built adarkroom there in the early 1980’s andadded the ceramics annex and a driveway a few years later.

Over the years, his students’ work hasbeen exhibited by Art St. Louis and hisown painting and prints have appeared in several national exhibitions.

“Jim has dedicated his professional careerto McKendree and provided extensiveleadership in the development of our art program. He has made a significantimpact on the lives and careers ofcountless students. We are grateful to him for his passion and commitment,”remarked Dr. James Dennis at the retirees’reception.

Drake thanked the staff, particularly thefaculty secretaries and the maintenancecrew, for keeping the art operationrunning.

ONcampusFarewell to Our 2011 Faculty Retirees

Dr. Brian Parsons, Jim Drake, Barbara Thomas and Dr. Sharon Beasley received gold watches adornedwith the McKendree logo at their retirement reception on Apr. 25. (Not pictured: Dr. Tom Jewett).

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Reflecting on his career, he said, “There issomething very magical about McKendree.And I think that is because it’s been herefor so long, and it will continue to be herefor so long after we’re gone.”

Dr. Brian Parsons, associate professor offinance, will be remembered for his patient,persistent ability to explain principles ofaccounting and finance clearly, until hewas certain his students understood.

The certified public accountant taughtundergraduate and graduate courses inaccounting and finance for 10 years at theLebanon campus and occasionally at theCenter at Scott Air Force Base. He alsoled University 101 courses several times.An early leader of the University’sassessment work, he continues to serve on its Student Learning, Assessment, and Teaching Effectiveness Committee.

Dr. Tom Jewett, associate professor of education, taught for 10 years inMcKendree’s elementary and secondaryscience education programs. Students and colleagues appreciated his extensiveknowledge, professionalism andenthusiasm for teaching and learning.

He holds several certifications, includingK-6 and grades 6-12 teaching certificates,as well as general and supervisoryadministrative K-12 certificates.

Throughout his career, he madenumerous presentations to professionalaudiences and wrote several journalarticles on science education, outdooreducation, learning styles and cooperativelearning.

Barbara Thomas was a special educationinstructor and coordinator of the graduatespecial education program for six years.

She brought a wealth of knowledge toMcKendree as a former special education

teacher, coach to underperformingschools, behavior interventionist andeducator-in-residence with the IllinoisBoard of Education.

She developed an enormous amount of curriculum for the special educationprogram, and a multicultural educationcourse that is required of all graduatestudents enrolled in the teacher leadershipprogram.

Dr. Jim Rosborg, director of the graduateeducation program and Thomas’s longtimecolleague, said he “never knew a challengeshe would not tackle.”

Dr. Dennis described her as “aconsummate professional. She is known to be an excellent problem solver. She isstraightforward in her approach andalways fair. Students know that she caresabout them as individuals.”

As a nurse for 36 years and a nurseeducator for 31, Dr. Sharon Beasley, RN,associate professor of nursing, broughtvaluable experience to the NursingDivision, which she served for five yearsand chaired from 2006 through 2009.

She led the development of online coursesfor nurses, particularly the MSN courses,and participated in the successful effort togain accreditation by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education.

Her strong relationships with communitycollege partners helped McKendreeexpand its nursing program to externalsites, including hospitals and communitycolleges.

Colleagues said they will miss herleadership, can-do attitude, and great sense of humor.

“I have truly enjoyed my years atMcKendree and I admire all the progresswe have made,” she said. “My proudestmoments are when I watch a nurse whowas a student in my prior pre-licensureclasses cross the stage to obtain his or herMSN. Hopefully, I had a small role inencouraging this nurse along the path of lifelong learning.”

She looks forward to traveling andspending time with her grandchildren in retirement, and hopes to continueteaching as an associate faculty member in the MSN Nurse Educator program.

Dr. Dennis congratulates retiring professor Jim Drake at commencement.


ONcampusNews Briefs

Memorial HospitalThanked for ItsSupport on Founders’Day

Memorial Hospital in Belleville hassupported the University’s nursingprogram for many years by offeringclassroom space and helping to recruitqualified students. It provides researchopportunities and clinical experiences toMcKendree students, many of whom haveconducted their scholarly projects inpartnership with the hospital.

McKendree gave its Friend of theUniversity Award to Memorial Hospital at the Founders’ Day program onFebruary 16, 2011, which observed the University’s 183rd anniversary.

Mark J. Turner, president and chiefexecutive officer of Memorial Hospital,acknowledged the institutions’ mutuallybeneficial relationship and thanked the

University for providing “a pipeline ofindividuals who come to work eager tolearn.”

He added that McKendree nursing facultymembers participated in meetings to helpsupport Memorial Hospital’s successfulgarnering of MAGNET status by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center.“Some of the credit and recognition goesback to McKendree University,” he said.

“We are linked together as twocommunity organizations.”

“It is a privilege working with thehospital’s nursing administration and nursing staff,” said Dr. RichelleRennegarbe, nursing division chair, noting that many of Memorial’s nursingadministrators have served on theUniversity’s Advisory Council.

Mark J. Turner,Memorial Hospitalpresident and CEO,accepts the Friend ofthe UniversityAward from Dr.James Dennis onFounders’ Day.

A LifesavingResponse

Rev. John Grob ’53 of Lebanon is oneof several fitness walkers who make earlymorning laps around the intramural gym

part of their weekday routine. KimSmallheer, assistant director of athletics,opens the gym and makes a pot of coffeefor the walkers, who like to stay andsocialize afterward.

The morning of Dec. 29, 2010 beganlike any other for Rev. Grob but after his usual 7 a.m. walk, he felt lightheadedand laid his head down as he sat to rest.He doesn’t remember what happenednext.

Noticing immediately that somethingwas wrong, Kim called 9-1-1 and appliedCPR and the gym’s automated externaldefibrillator to shock Rev. Grob’s heartthree times until paramedics arrived.

“I don’t remember what happened. I hadno pain,” said Rev. Grob., pastor

emeritus, a longtime Bearcat Booster and the former pastor of First UnitedMethodist Church in Lebanon. Releasedfrom the hospital on Jan. 10, he resumedhis morning walks in the gym a monthlater and now wears a combinationpacemaker-defibrillator. After a summerin Michigan, where he will celebrate his80th birthday on Aug. 15, he plans to beback on the gymnasium track when hereturns.

The St. Louis Chapter of the AmericanRed Cross will present its LifesaverAward to Kim later this summer for hisalert and skilled response. It recognizeslocal citizens who have saved a life bypreparing themselves to act in anemergency situation.

Rev. John Grob ’53 and Kim Smallheer

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The 2011 Associate Faculty Awards forExcellence in Teaching were given to Gary

Brink and Maynard Saunders, twoinstructors who bring complex theories to

life with passion and enthusiasm. Brink hastaught in the University’s education

program and supervised student teacherssince 2004. Saunders has taught

introductory philosophy and ethics courses atthe University since 1999.

Alumnus is UMCExemplary TeacherHonoree

As a McKendree alumnus, Dr. BrianFrederking ’90 says receiving the 2011Exemplary Teacher Award from his almamater is especially meaningful.

The United Methodist Church Boardof Higher Education gives the annualaward for excellence in teaching,concern for students and colleagues, a commitment to values-centerededucation, and service.

“He sets high standards for students and demonstrates extensive leadership,”said Dr. Tami Eggleston, associate dean,at the Honors Day Convocation on Apr. 15.

Frederking is chair of the social sciencesdivision, a professor of political science,and a faculty member of the highlychallenging honors program. He advisesthe Model United Nations program andhelps undergraduate students publishtheir research work in the Scholarsonline journal.

Gary BrinkMaynard Saunders

Jenna Baker ’11, a biology major fromFairfield, received this year’s ActiveCollegians Engaged in Service “ACES”Award, sponsored by the Center for PublicService. Throughout her college career, shevolunteered more than 400 hours of service,primarily at nursing homes programs andas a tutor in local schools.

Dr. Brian Frederking ’90 and Dr. Tami Eggleston

Honors Day Awards


Nearly 200 students are ready to be thefirst occupants of two new, state-of-the-art residence halls on the northwest sideof campus. The official ribbon cutting onSaturday, Oct. 22 will be a highlight ofthe 2011Alumni Reunion Weekendfestivities.

Facilities include single and double suites, a fitness center, a large commonarea with a fireplace and kitchen andlaundry facilities. Both wings have alounge and study areas on each floor. The halls have both stairs and elevatorsand they are protected by a key-cardentrance for added security.

“Besides adding to our alreadygorgeous landscape, students will havebeautiful spaces for studying, visiting withfriends, or just hanging out,” said Dr. JoniBastian, vice president for studentaffairs. “Students living in the traditionalhalls and suites are invited to share the

space of the grand lobby and fitness arealocated in the new residence halls.”

S.M. Wilson of St. Louis is the generalcontractor for the 75,000 square foot,contemporary brick, stone and glasscomplex, designed by architectural firm Mackey Mitchell. The same teamdesigned and built the HettenhausenCenter for the Arts, which the newstructure complements. Photos of theconstruction in progress have been postedevery weekday on the University websitesince the groundbreaking last October.

The $16 million project was funded by raised resources, bonded funds and$3.8 million in state capital funds.

The new residence halls remain unnamed. If you are interested in making a gift, please contact VictoriaDowling, senior vice president, [email protected].

ONcampusNews Briefs

Bearcat Cave Opened in April

The lower level of Pearsons Hall is now the Bearcat Cave. A touch of paint,artwork on the walls, study desks, acolorful rug, and some comfortablefurniture has brightened this space. The Student Government Associationsponsored a reception in April to dedicatethe newest student lounge on campus.

Home, Sweet Residence Hall:Construction Nears Completion AiM Offers Day

Classes at Rend LakeCollege MarketPlace

With the addition of daytime classes thisfall at Rend Lake College MarketPlace,local students will have moreopportunities to receive a bachelor’sdegree from McKendree University,conveniently close to home.

The Accelerated Instruction withMcKendree program (AiM) puts abachelor’s degree within easy reach. It is a completion program that includes 60hours of McKendree coursework inaddition to 68 hours of transferrablecredits from another college or university.Students can receive a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration degree inbusiness administration, marketing orhuman resource management in 24months by attending class one day a week.All eight-week courses combine face-to-face instruction with online assignments.Interested students should contact 618-537-6576 or [email protected].

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Website Undergoesan ExtremeMakeover

The University’s website,mckendree.edu, is getting a majormakeover, and will be launched laterthis year. While the site has redesignedits look a few times in recent years, thisis its first major overhaul since 2005.

It’s more than a cosmetic facelift.Functionality is being improved for amore user-friendly, efficient, interactivesite. Key features will include aninteractive home page, drop-downmenus, video and social mediaintegration, photo galleries and an interactive map.

The new site will convey McKendree’smessage by using a storytellingapproach, explained Mike Embrich,web content manager, who joined the University Communications andMarketing staff a year ago. “The newface of the University will really tell the story of the McKendree experience,both on campus and in the ‘real world.’Through interaction and innovation,we’ve created an online experience that allows you to quickly find theinformation you need while engagingyou along the way.”

Vivid Sites of St. Louis designed themodern, sleek look and OmniUpdate,Inc., of Los Angeles developed the newcontent management system.

A focus group that includes alumni,faculty, staff, and current andprospective students will test usabilityand offer suggestions to create an evenmore enhanced experience.

A test screen shot of the University’s new website home pageshows what it will look when the revamp is complete.

A record crowd of 648runners, joggers andwalkers hit the streetsof Lebanon andbeyond for the annual“Ramble Into Spring”5K, 10K and 10-milerun on Mar. 19.


New academic programs that are interdisciplinary, visionary and pragmaticare preparing McKendree’s liberal arts students for emerging careers and ahighly competitive workforce.

ONcampusPrograms for the Future

Think Globally

The greatest issues facing humanity—climate change, economic stability,disease, terrorism, hunger, poverty andconflict—require global solutions. Aninterdisciplinary global studies majorfocuses on these processes and problems,explained Dr. Brian Frederking, professorof political science.

Global studies majors take politicalscience, economics, history, religion,philosophy and a foreign language. Studyabroad is encouraged. Courses examinethe world as an interacting humancommunity, including the movement ofgoods, the migration of people, the spreadof technologies and the mixing of cultures.

The program prepares graduates forcareers in international organizations,businesses and law, as well as economicdevelopment, human rights, humanitariangroups, health, the environment, masscommunication and a variety ofgovernment agencies.

3-2 Engineering

A new 3-2 engineering programcombines the virtues of a McKendreeUniversity education with technicaltraining at one of the country’s topengineering schools.

At this time the University is pursuingan articulation agreement with theUniversity of Illinois. Students cancomplete their first three years atMcKendree and transfer to an accreditedengineering program for the final two years. Dual enrollment makes itpossible to receive a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or science fromMcKendree, and in engineering from the University of Illinois.

Six new physics courses have beencreated for the core engineeringcurriculum at McKendree, withchemistry and computer science to be added in the future.

The 3-2 format offers several advantages,said Dr. Adam Tournier, associateprofessor of physics, who joined thefaculty in 2010. Students can fulfill all of their general education requirementssuch as English and history, as well as

higher level math and science courses,within McKendree’s nurturing academicenvironment. Smaller classes, moreindividual attention from professors, and the freedom to explore one’s optionsoffer an attractive alternative to thetypically larger, traditional four-yearengineering schools.

“Engineering is a team-based professionso one of the skills we work on is teambuilding,” Tournier said. A high qualityliberal arts education that emphasizescritical thinking, problem solving andstrong communication skills preparesstudents for the rigorous engineeringdiscipline.

After their junior year, students areprepared for more specialized training incivil, electrical or computer engineering.“The coursework will give them a strong foundation to pursue studies in aerospace, structural, architecturalengineering as well, and we are lookingto add chemical and environmentalengineering,” Tournier said.

“There is an enormous amount offlexibility for students in the engineeringfields and our degrees. It provides a basisso you can take any engineering majoryou want.”

The University would like to expand the 3-2 engineering program eventuallyto all state universities in Illinois andMissouri University of Science andTechnology at Rolla.

Dr. Adam Tournier, assistant professorof physics


Se Habla Español

At a time when some schools are saying“adios” to foreign language degrees,McKendree has added a major in Spanishand introduced a Spanish club, and a newfilm series at the Hett.

“Speaking a foreign language isfundamental because we are dealing witha global world,” said Dr. Aurélie Capron,assistant professor of Spanish, who joinedthe faculty last summer. “Spanish is veryimportant in the U.S. and it will be soincreasingly. Whatever their career pathis, we encourage students to take asecond major in a foreign language, or at least a minor, to be more competitivein the job market.”

“I am emphasizing a curriculum that isattractive to students but also practicaland relevant to our time,” Capronexplained. Courses include language and culture, grammar and composition,cinema and summer study abroad. WhileSpanish-Latin American literature helpsstudents better understand the culture,“it is not the essence of the degree. The degree provides students with the linguistic and cultural tools tocommunicate effectively with theirSpanish-speaking audience today.”

This fall, Capron will teach an onlinebeginning Spanish course tailored tostudents in the health professions. Anadvanced course will teach students touse Spanish in business.

Sport Management

McKendree’s new athletic equipmentmanagement major is the first of its kindin the U.S.

The Schools of Business and Nursing andHealth Professions now offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in sportmanagement with two tracks: general, and athletic equipment management, a program that is unique to McKendree.

Sport management students learn to work as business managers in sportbusinesses and facilities, for major andminor league teams, and in recreationdepartments. Athletic equipmentmanagers work with major and minorleague teams, in university and collegeathletic departments, and with businessesinvolved with athletic equipment.

Doctoral Program in Education

McKendreereceivedauthorization by the HigherLearningCommission(HLC) of theNorth CentralAssociation tooffer a DoctoralProgram inEducation incurriculumdesign andinstruction.

Approval of the program was the result of five years of research and planning,according to Dr. Joseph Cipfl, dean ofthe McKendree Graduate School.Faculty and staff were diligent in thereview and development process. Acomprehensive study was conducted inorder to determine enrollment interest.

“The McKendree doctoral program incurriculum design and instruction is not duplicated by any other universitywithin the region,” Cipfl noted.

The doctoral program will benefitteachers and administrators by enabling them to develop and sustaininstructional programs that promotestudent learning and staff development.They will learn how to manage a schooldistrict’s curricular organization,operation and resources to produce an effective, efficient and safe learningenvironment. They will be able to assessthe political, social, economic, legal andcultural context of a school district, acommunity, a state and nation. They willhave experience in conducting researchon educational issues learning how toapply appropriate research techniquesand educational theories. Classes will be offered at the Lebanon campus. Formore information or to apply, go towww.mckendree.edu/eds-edd.

A Green Major

As society and business increasinglyembrace the “green” movement, morecareers are focusing on environmentalawareness and sustainability.Environmental studies combine knowledgeof the natural and social sciences withbusiness to understand the interactionbetween people and the environment—a major well suited for the liberal arts.

“Having this major shows that McKendreeis a visionary institution,” said Dr. DuaneOlson, associate professor of religion, “TheUniversity recognizes that environmentalissues and policies will be importantfactors in U.S. and global political andsocial life in the next decades.”

Students take business, law,communications and science to bring a variety of skills to their profession—a knowledge of science, public policy,philosophical and religious world viewsand how they impact the natural world.


ONcampus

McKendree University responded to thisyear’s natural disasters in Joplin, Mo.,Japan and New Zealand by offering severalopportunities to send messages, donationsand relief supplies.

The crisis in Japan especially touchedmany McKendreans who have traveledthere on an annual cultural exchange.Through a longstanding friendship withTechnos International College in Tokyo,the University sends two underclassmenand a professor to Japan for two weeksevery summer. Since 1992, 19 facultymembers and about 60 students havetaken part in the opportunity madepossible by the Tanaka IkueikaiEducational Trust. Atcommencement, the annual TechnosAward for leadership, achievementand international understanding isgiven to a graduating senior.

An interfaith service held Mar. 22in Bothwell Chapel united the campus

community in reflection as Christian,Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist prayers wereoffered for the earthquake and tsunamivictims and survivors.

Students, faculty and staff members wrotemessages of support and prayers on a four-by-six-foot banner that was sent toTechnos International College.

Donations to the United MethodistCommittee on Relief (UMCOR) wereaccepted during the Theater Department’sspring play, “The Visit,” in April. Part of the proceeds from a dodge balltournament co-sponsored by the campusGreen Team and the Sigma Zeta math andscience honor society were also donated to disaster relief.

Students, faculty and staff members puttogether nearly 200 kits containing towels,soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes andbandages for distribution in Japan by the UMCOR agency.

A banner signed by McKendreestudents, faculty, staff and alumnihangs in the cafeteria at TechnosInternational College in Tokyo.

At an interfaith service, prayerswere offered by Dr. MohammedKibria, an associate facultymember; Rev. Dr. Tim Harrison,University Chaplain; theVenerable Miao Han of FoGuang Shan, St. Louis BuddhistCenter; and Rabbi HowardKaplansky, United HebrewCongregation.

News Briefs

Erin Totten ’11, from Galesburg, SarahSchomaker ’14, from Carlyle, and NatalieErnst ’13, from Peoria, assembled health kits.

Disaster Relief Included Personal Messages


TAKEfive

Q&AGrowing up in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania, Mary Frances Daylor always wanted to be a nurse. Shortly aftergraduating from Misericordia HospitalSchool of Nursing in Philadelphia, shemarried her husband, Joe, an Air Forceofficer. When the military transferred thecouple to the relative wilderness of GreatFalls, Montana, she worked on thepediatric and medical-surgical floors of alocal hospital for two years until their firstchild was born. Volunteering as a nursewherever the family was stationed, shecontinued to take medical and hospitalcourses to stay current in her profession.After many military moves both statesideand abroad, including a five-year stint inEngland, the Daylors settled in Lebanon.Mary Frances began her McKendree careera year later, in 1979. She recently retiredafter 32 years of service to McKendree.

Compared to other types of nursing,what’s unique about being a nurse oncampus?

No two days are ever the same. It is alwaysinteresting, diverse and even fun on somedays.

What ailments do you treat mostfrequently?

Colds, flu, bronchitis and pneumonia.Allergies in the spring and fall. Numerous

types of accidents. I can treat simple viralillnesses and injuries but since I am aR.N.–directed Health Service, I must refer all complicated illnesses and injuriesto local doctors, hospitals and urgi-cares. We have a great athletic training divisionthat cares mostly for our students’ sport-related injuries.

What are other examples of cases youtreat?

Simple: Bandages, ointments, allergicreactions, fevers, gastrointestinal ailments,conjunctivitis, cold sores, and referrals todentists, optometrists and dermatologists.

Complex: Asthma, diabetes, H1N1epidemic, and ambulance calls or referrals for illness or injuries such asappendectomies, gallbladder attacks,kidney stones, mental illness, heart attacks or strokes.

What kind of meds can you give out?

All over-the-counter medicines.

How much of your role is preventivecare?

Besides giving flu shots at our annualInfluenza Day in October, we offer weeklyweigh-ins for those interested and weeklyblood pressure checks and referrals.

Students also come in to ask about certaindiseases, their treatment and outcome. We have students who are dealing withstress, anxiety, depression, bi-polar diseaseor are on medications for those ailments.They are seen by professional counselorswithin the Student Affairs Department.

What’s the most unique illness or injuryyou’ve treated?

A young woman who contractedmeningitis was hospitalized in criticalcondition for several weeks but eventuallymade a full recovery. A male had a severeleg injury that had to be irrigated and re-dressed daily for several weeks.

What is your biggest challenge?

Some days, not having enough hours in the day. I don’t have another medicalperson to bounce some issues back andforth to, so that is why it’s important that I stay connected to health seminars such asthe American College Health Association.

How do you keep your immune systemhealthy?

I belong to a health club and exerciseregularly. I love to walk, try (not always)to eat healthy, not take myself tooseriously, and I take vitamin supplements.

What could students do to take bettercare of themselves?

Have better eating and sleeping habits—but they are college students and thatprobably is not going to happen!

What would others be surprised toknow about you?

I always liked to ice skate, and I still do(but a lot slower these days). Down deep, I wanted to be a Radio City Rockettedancer.

Five Minutes With… Mary Frances Daylor, R.N.

With her sunnydisposition and a well-stocked medicinecabinet, Mary FrancesDaylor, has helped illor injured students feelbetter in Clark Hall’sHealth Services officefor over 30 years.


Food for Thoughtby Lisa Brandon, Director of Media Relations

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Shazad Baig keeps a watchful eye over the GraduationCelebration Dinner served around the fountain to students andtheir guests on the eve of commencement. As the cooks toss stirfry and slice an enormous steamship round of beef, diners helpthemselves to jumbo shrimp and crab legs piled around a “McK”ice sculpture.

Typical campus cuisine? No. Occasions like this one, or theThanksgiving buffet or the faculty-staff Christmas party, showcasethe kitchen staff’s talent. For the general manager of foodserviceand his 25-member Ames Dining Hall team, the catered event isthe icing on the cake of another academic year.

“I’m proud of them every day, and the amount of effort that goesinto every single meal,” says Shazad.

A generous helping of teamwork

Shazad, who is known by his first name to everyone on campus,emphasizes teamwork when he talks about feeding the campuscommunity. “I’m running a small business here. We’re providing a healthy, nutritious, well balanced menu with something foreverybody. I don’t see my role as a person just feeding students.I am part of McKendree myself and part of a team.”

The team is employed by Sodexo, a food services and facilitiesmanagement corporation that influences the dining hall’soperation but allows Shazad plenty of leeway to manage it. “We don’t have any divide between Sodexo and McKendree. This (relationship) is unique to McKendree,” he explained.

The company runs internal sanitation programs and performs acomprehensive monthly inspection. “We have a good sanitationprogram. We have never had a problem with the inspector, nevera bad report,” Shazad said.

On an average weekday, the kitchen serves about 800 diners—100 for breakfast, 400 for lunch and 300 for dinner. A switch totrayless dining in 2009 has significantly reduced water andelectricity consumption, and resulted in less wasted food.

A meal takes three weeks to reach the plate. It begins onShazad’s computer in his office behind the kitchen on a menuplan, a task he is turning over to his Paris-trained chef, GregMaggi. They consider what is in season and current prices to staywithin the budget. When peppers jumped from $18 per bushel to$60 for example, stuffed green peppers and fajitas were off themenu. Orders are placed three times a week from the distributor.

A typical weekday behind the scenes resembles a largerestaurant kitchen. “The back of the house is no different than a restaurant with a limited menu. There is no made-to-order,”Shazad said.

Exceptions have been made. Shazad meets with students whorequire a gluten-free diet or choose to eat vegan, to set up amenu that fits their needs. Once he took a student to a St. Louis

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From August through December2010, Ames Dining Hall served:

40,080 slices of pizza12,640 hamburger patties32,760 4 oz. servings of Frenchfries5,700 lbs. of chicken2,890 lbs. of sliced turkey 3,230 hot dogs1,980 lbs. of fish1,060 lbs. of pasta2,820 lbs. of mozzarella cheese 1,280 lbs. of sliced AmericanCheddar cheese920 lbs. of cottage cheese900 lbs. of corn600 lbs. of green beans3,930 lbs. of scrambled eggs176 gallons of ranch dressing4,945 gallons of milk495 gallons of ice cream

specialty store to buy foods they could eat. “We’ll prepare a dishin the back and give it to them. You have to accommodate thesekids, too.”

“The staff talks to them. It’s that bonding thing. We’ll preparevegetarian burgers by request. We will stand out if we give thatkind of very personal service. That’s how a whole atmosphere iscreated.”

Megan Inboden, a psychology major from West Frankfort wholikes the dining hall’s pizza, has noticed “if you don’t like what’sout there, they’ll cook another one for you and ask what you wanton it.”

Not surprisingly, pizza is the most popular item on the all-you-care-to-eat menu, served daily—over 40,000 slices in onesemester. Hamburgers are offered about twice a week.

Add a dash of diversity

Shazad encourages students to try new flavors and expand their palate beyond burgers and fries. Cuban pork sandwiches,Hungarian goulash, Israeli couscous and chicken curry share themenu with regional specialties like Philly cheese steak, jambalayaand blackened tilapia.

“I want to take them away from hamburgers and introduce themto new foods,” Shazad said. “I will get a lot of flak. They will bemad at me.”

He realizes he can’t compete with Grandma’s Sunday dinner orplease everyone all the time. “If there are 600 of them, they have600 opinions. I don’t take it personally. Everybody has a differenttaste.”

His passion for food “comes from eating,” he says, opening hisjacket wide and laughing. “Look at me. What else can it be?” Hisfavorite comfort food is fried chicken and he loves fresh seafoodbut rarely dines out.

Seasoned with experience

Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Shazad studied hotel-motelmanagement in Toronto and worked for a 17-hotel chain in theHimalayas before the region’s political climate changed in the1970s. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1980, employed first by theUniversity of Houston, then Incarnate word College in SanAntonio. A job as food service production manager atWashington University brought him to the St. Louis area. He arrived at McKendree in 1996.

Mary Jane King, baker and cake decorator extraordinaire,followed Shazad from Washington University’s kitchen toMcKendree’s 15 years ago. Accustomed to turning out massivesheet cakes and dainty desserts for a crowd, she is “used todoing things by the hundreds or thousands,” she said. “An eightfoot cake is nothing.” Apple pie and chocolate chip cookies areher most requested treats.

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What’s your favorite food in the dining hall?

Ask ten diners to name their favorite campus cuisine andyou’ll get ten different answers:

Chinese stir fry at the wok bar. —Dashawn Mitchell ’14,sociology-criminal justice major, Bellwood, Ill.

The banana pudding tastes homemade and it has a nicecrust. Also the sub sandwich bar. —Ciera Laubscher ’14,Brighton, Ill.

The baked potato bar. We don’t go to restaurants muchso it’s nice to get a really good baked potato. —SarahBalla ’14, music education major, Donnellson, Ill.

The hot wings and barbecue chicken wings. We don’tget them very often and they go fast. —Jacob Miller ’14,sociology-criminal justice major, Cedar Hill, Mo.

Pancakes with strawberry, apple and whipped creamtoppings. —Alex Frohning ’14, science education major,Newton, Ill.

Biscuits and gravy on the weekend. I never wake upearly enough to go to breakfast on weekdays. —TrentBoyer ’14, political science major, Chatham, Ill.

The fried chicken at dinner is always crispy and pipinghot. They rarely have it so I anticipate it and that makesit even better. I also like the Reuben sandwich. —HenrySiemer ’12, business administration major, Teutopolis, Ill.

The burgers are the one thing that is consistent.—Veronica Varga ’14, English major, Schaumburg, Ill.

The spaghetti is pretty good. I just like pasta. —MorganRoscow ’14, Fenton, Mo.

Our pizza is a quality product. It has a very gooddough. And I never get tired of the desserts. They areawesome. —Maryrose Kadell, cashier

Most of the kitchen staff has been employed at Ames Dining Halleight to 10 years, a few less than three years.

Chef Maggi, who came on board last September, was theexecutive chef at Neiman Marcus for 12 years and has opened or consulted for many upscale St. Louis restaurants, includingCardinal slugger Albert Pujols’ restaurant, Pujols 5 Westport Grill.

A greater emphasis on fresh food means more chicken and fewerfrozen chicken-fried steak patties. “It’s challenging to do on abudget but our goal is to provide a healthier, more well-balancedoffering. I would rather offer less choice but better food,” saidthe chef. “We’ve had so many kids say thank you for doingsomething different.”

Shazad is proud of his 15-year career at McKendree and is alwaysthinking of ways to improve the dining service. “I am trying toprovide the best environment with the best food for students andthe rest of the community in a way that they like. I’m also tryingto introduce them to new food and different cultures. We bringthat all together to create an atmosphere where everyone is fedwith proper nourishment. And we are part of the campuscommunity.

“I am a happy person, easy to please, but I am never satisfiedwith my work. I know more could be done. A lot of things couldbe done better.”

Perhaps that attitude is the secret ingredient to his success.

Baker Mary Jane King creates enormous decoratedcakes to celebrate special occasions, such as thewomen’s bowling team’s national championship.


X THEN: Florence Thornley was more than a cook andkitchen supervisor to many students; she was “Mom.”

Another recalled that “she lived with her daughter in roomsabove the dining hall and was always available as counselor andconfidante.”

The yearbook staff dedicated its 1949 McKendrean “to the lady in the apron, to the fine Christian woman who listens to ourtroubles, lends us money, gives us advice, keeps us well fed; tothe fine friend of McKendree who gives untiringly of her time and energy for the forwarding of our school.”

Successive yearbooks from the 1950s indicate that Mrs. Thornleywas promoted to kitchen supervisor and she belonged to theClionian Literary Society social and service sorority, and theFaculty Women’s Club. She remained at McKendree until 1965.

NOW: The former Pearsons Hall dining hall is now 1828, where Lebanon campus students can satisfy off-hourcravings, grab a quick sandwich, study between classes or surf the internet day or night.

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What would Pearsons Hall’s “lady in the apron” think of 1828’sdigital menu, veggie burgers, flat-screen TVs and WiFi?

Decades before Ames Dining Hall or 1828, “Mom” Thornleysustained students with her cooking and compassion.

In 1946, as World War II was ending, the college welcomed itslargest freshman class (128) since its centennial year in 1928. Total enrollment was 211 and almost half of the students wereveterans. Post-war accommodations on campus suddenly feltcrowded. It was a time when a bugler sounded the 6 a.m. call to breakfast, a practice unpopular with veteran students living in the boys’ dorm.

At the start of the fall semester that year, Mrs. Florence Thornleyarrived from Murphysboro, Ill., to work as a cook in the PearsonsHall kitchen. She would become beloved by a generation ofMcKendree students, who called her “Mom.”

According to the McKendree College History, 1928–1978, “nodiscussion of campus life would be complete without referenceto Pearsons Hall, the dining hall, and food. There was nodisagreement in the response from the alumni survey taken in1995: Mom Thornley was a good cook. However, the memories of Florence Thornley had a much broader basis than the food she served. Richard Ashal ’50 said she was ‘The Godsend’ to the entire campus right after the end of World War II.

“Others remembered her as a good friend of the students, aperson who helped solve their problems. One alumna recalledthat Mom Thornley loaned her money when she was in need.”

Everyone’s ‘Mom’in the Kitchen


Kelly NettletonKennedy ’01 has

always had a loton her plate.

Two-year-old Ty Oliver Kennedy knows to eat his peas andcarrots. His mom, Kelly Jo Nettleton Kennedy ’01, is not onlythe nutrition gatekeeper in her family—she helped launch theMyPyramid food guidelines as former deputy director of the U.S.Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy andPromotion.

Today she is president and CEO of The Kennedy Consulting Firmin Peoria, specializing in public relations for food, nutrition andpublic health related clients.

Her roots have always been in agriculture; she grew up on a cornand soybean farm near tiny Saybrook, Ill., between Bloomingtonand Champaign. At Ridgeview High School her math teacher,McKendree alumnus Lou Hagenbruch ’68, shared stories and yearbooks from his alma mater, sparking Kelly’s interest.“Without his appreciation and advocacy for the college, I mayhave missed out on the McKendree experience,” she said.

A speech communication major who “secretly dreamed of being the next Katie Couric,” she was accepted into SyracuseUniversity’s Newhouse School of Journalism for graduate schoolbut soon found herself on a different communications careerpath.

Two weeks before commencement, Kelly accepted a job with U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson (R, IL-15) in Washington, D.C. She managed the congressman’s schedule, assisted his presssecretary and filtered through mail—an unnerving task a decadeago when letters containing deadly anthrax bacteria targetedCapitol Hill offices.

“Over time, I assisted in constituent correspondence andeventually moved into the Congressman’s policy shop, where Iwas primarily responsible for agriculture, food, health, healthcareand welfare issues,” she said. “This is where my passion forpublic health sprouted, and the intersection of food, health and wellness became my sweet spot.”

She earned a master of public health degree in communications,policy and management from Johns Hopkins University inBaltimore. A growing focus on food’s role in public health landedher at the USDA, where she served as a liaison to Congress fornutrition and food safety, and later as the deputy director of theCenter for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. The agency sharesresponsibility with the Department of Health and Human Servicesfor the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, recommendations for healthpromotion and disease prevention that are issued jointly everyfive years.

The guidelines are used in federal nutrition assistance programs,such as school lunches and the Women, Infants and Childrenprogram, and form the basis for the familiar “food pyramid”—the recommended daily servings of grains, vegetables, fruits,dairy and protein.

Introduced in 1992, the originalhorizontal block pyramid was revisedsignificantly in 2005. A more abstract,vertical-striped version emphasizedportion sizes, whole grains, physicalactivity, and a website called

MyPyramid.gov, where one could personalize the plan accordingto age, gender and fitness level. (In June 2011, the USDAreplaced the food pyramid with a new symbol for healthy eating,a four-quadrant circle called “My Plate.”)

“Several people helped make the launch of MyPyramid.gov a success, and improvements to the website (nowChooseMyPlate.gov) are continually underway. Visitors can utilize several printable tools, such as a personalized food plan,worksheets, coloring sheets for kids, posters, and more. Severalinteractive online tools also help inform, plan, measure and trackindividual progress. The site offers a wealth of science-based,consumer-friendly information.”

Kelly received a commendation from the USDA for her success in promoting the MyPyramid website during President George W. Bush’s administration.

In 2006, she left D.C. and moved to Chicago where WadeKennedy, now her husband, lived at the time. By 2009 they weremarried and planning for their first child. Realizing that their 900square foot loft condo downtown was not the ideal place for aninfant, the couple moved to the Peoria area, closer to theirparents.

Kelly and her growing family now live on an 18-acre fishing lakenear Germantown Hills, Ill. She launched her communicationsconsulting business when son Ty was six months old to leverageher experience and stay engaged in the profession she loves.(The couple’s second son was due in mid-July as the magazinewent to press.)

As a public relations consultant, she plans conferences anddevelops website content for food industry clients includingMcCain Foods, The Solae Company and Morton Salt. She is also helping her husband build a new non-profit charitableorganization, Anonymous Impact, to aid those in need.

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Wonders of Wellness (W.O.W.) is a campus organizationthat gives health and wellness majors experience they will findhelpful in their future careers.

“We train students to work in a variety of areas, as healtheducators, community health persons, at health promotion work sites or fitness facilities,” said Dr. Karan Onstott, assistantprofessor of health promotion and wellness and W.O.W. advisor.Her affiliation with local community health groups opensnetworking opportunities for her students. She is on the board of Get Up & Go!, a campaign to promote healthy eating andactive living in St. Clair County.

Formed in 2008, W.O.W. plans or co-sponsors activities andprograms related to fitness, nutrition, health and well-being, on and off campus. Membership is open to anyone interested in learning about and promoting health and wellness.

Members help out at school and workplace health fairs, andvolunteer for events such as the Special Olympics and theAmerican Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. They haveheld a poker tournament to benefit Alzheimer’s research, raisedfunds for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), and donatedmoney to the Lebanon Police Department’s K-9 unit.

New ideas and suggestions are always encouraged. In 2010 for example, Terry Almeida ’11, of O’Fallon, organized the“McKendree Challenge,” a weight loss competition inspired by“The Biggest Loser” TV program. “She had a passion for it andwe did it,” Onstott said.

Last April, W.O.W. partnered with the Community Helpings Co-Op to offer online ordering of fresh produce and locallymade foods, which are delivered to campus every other week.

Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiativeto reduce childhood obesity, W.O.W. students collaborate withthe Lebanon Kids organization to encourage physical activity atthe local elementary school. At McKendree, students measureddistances around campus streets and sidewalks to create mapsand promote fitness walking.

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Alyssa Speckhals ’12, of Hermann, Mo., and Matt Beasley ’12, ofWorden, Ill., share information about healthy eating and how toorder from the community food co-operative.

Dr. Karan Onstottcreated a model ofeight interrelateddimensions of well-being:emotional, environmental,intellectual, occupational,physical, recreational, socialand spiritual.

Sharing theWonders ofWellness


Losing the‘Freshman 15’—

at Any Ageby Maegan Hafley ’13

New college students have heard the theory about the“Freshman 15” weight gain during their first year. Most do notgain that much and usually not all in their first year. Students areexpected to gain some weight as they enjoy their new foundfreedom and choice to eat whatever they like. They can say no to the recommended five daily servings of vegetables, or yes to a second helping of delicious cake in the all-you-can-eat dininghall.

Putting on pounds gradually, however, can establish a patternthat has the potential for trouble. Here are some ways to take off those pounds, not matter what your age.

Choose healthy options. A good way to cut backon fattening foods is to be creative! Instead of having a boringsalad every day, add some fresh turkey or ham to it. Instead offried chicken, make a wrap out of grilled chicken and freshveggies.

Don’t deny yourself something if youcrave it but don’t indulge too often,either. Dr. Karan Onstott, assistant professor of healthpromotion and wellness and Wonders of Wellness (W.O.W.)advisor, says healthy eating is about moderation and eating morenutritious foods that generally contain fewer calories. “Don’t tellyourself you can’t have something. Having something sweet oncedaily is okay,” she says. Just keep it sensible.

Serving sizes are important. “Know what aserving size is,” says Onstott. A whole can of fruit or a whole boxof macaroni, for example, is more than one serving. Take smallerportions to start with and have more if you still feel hungry.

Vegetarians can eat nutritiously in the dining hall by takingadvantage of the wok and salad bars, pasta and pizza.Integrating beans, eggs and peanut butter into your meals gives your body the protein it needs to maintain muscle.

Food is fuel for the brain, so skipping a meal is never a goodoption. Onstott discourages skipping meals, especially breakfast,saying “it really messes with one’s metabolism.” She suggestshealthy snacks such as fruit, granola bars or yogurt—vitamin-packed foods that help your focus and concentration.

Keep water on hand. Staying hydrated is importantfor metabolism, healthy skin and organs. Drink water even if youare not thirsty. Waiting until you are thirsty means your body islacking internal fluids and you are already partially dehydrated.

Late night snacking is a tendency for most students, especially ifthey are up late studying. Contrary to what many believe, eatinglate at night is not necessarily bad. “That is a myth,” saysOnstott. “Calories are calories. Your body is not going to digestthem differently.” Choose canned fruit, nuts, oatmeal, tuna fish orpopcorn to help cure those hunger pangs. In the fridge, stock upon baby carrots, yogurt, string cheese and low-fat milk.

Along with healthy eating habits, regularexercise is a great way to stay fit. Onstottpoints out that people cannot just change their ways of eating,“they need a change in activities, too.” Since McKendree is arelatively small campus, walking or biking to class is encouragedand more bike racks have been added. Throughout the year andespecially during the cold months, intramural sports offerstudents a way to stay active and meet new people.

Many on campus work out on treadmills, bicycles and ellipticalmachines in McKendree’s Fitness Center and local residents takeadvantage of early morning walking hours in the Intramural Gym.Join a gym or an exercise class and bring a friend!

Incorporating small changes throughoutthe day can help you become healthier in the long run. Some may have the outlook of stayinghealthy and fit as being a challenge, but it does not have to be. Simply staying hydrated, implementing portion control and staying active are easy ways to a healthier lifestyle.

(Excerpted from an original article in the March 2011 McKendreeReview student newspaper. Maegan Hafley ’13 is an Englishmajor from Belleville.)

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SoulsMost, if not all of us, would say that we want tolive a life full of meaning and passion. Yet oftenwe seem confused as to how to live such a life.

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Celebration. These practices open us to an awareness of thepresence of God and God’s created desire for our lives. From thisalso comes an understanding of purpose and meaning both forthe individual and the entire human community. These disciplinesallow us to put our faith in practice each day and to have agreater sense of the Divine.

There are other ways to develop awareness of God. Sometimes a crisis situation allows us to be unusually open to God or others.

We may sense God’s presence whennature’s beauty and wonder overwhelms uswith feelings of awe. Awareness may evenoccur through daily encounters with othersin our community.

Some feel that God can only be felt withinthe confines of the faith community or the“Church.” It is true that the “Church” isChrist’s body on earth and a visiblereminder to us of God’s will to work in ourlives. Scripture reminds us however, that Godis Spirit and God moves where and whenGod chooses (John 3:8), and that God’spresence can be felt in any place or personGod decides to move in and through. Thismeans that students can reconnect to God

even if they are not connected to a local church. It their spiritualconnection to God is going to continue over the long haul,however, they will need to connect to a community of faith forsupport and a depth they cannot achieve in isolation.

When students come to me saying that they lack direction anddon’t know how to reconnect with God, I remind them that it only takes willingness on their part to renew relations with God(Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 7:7-8). Sometimes they find their waythrough music or a late night conversation with a fellow studentwho is also on the journey. Others are able to directly pray andask for that spiritual connection to be renewed.

McKendree’s Campus Ministries program focuses on providingstudents with numerous opportunities to connect with theirspiritual side and to expand and strengthen it. At this criticaljuncture in these students’ young lives—when purpose anddirection are so essential for healthy choices and living—it is vitalthat the University continues to offer and emphasize students’spiritual, as well as intellectual and physical development, so that they may live full, passionate and meaningful lives.

by Rev. Dr. Tim Harrison, Chaplain and Director of CampusMinistries

Most, if not all of us, would say that we want to live a life full ofmeaning and passion. Yet often we seem confused as to how tolive such a life. We know that we have cravings that need to bemet to make us happy and fulfilled but we can’t always identifythem. Abraham Maslow’s theory on the hierarchy of humanneeds suggests that people must focus first on theirphysiological, safety, love-belonging, andesteem needs before they can work onbecoming self-actualized.

Some religious traditions teach us that we all have a soul and should make a priority of nourishing the spiritual dimension for an“abundant and eternal life.”

I believe that our souls require a “both-and”approach. We need a wholesome balance ofnourishment among our minds, our bodies,and our souls because each directly affectsthe well-being of the others. A hollow lifelived without meaning can affect one’shealth and outlook.

Students seek a well-rounded liberal arts education to feed theirintellect; they crave knowledge. Likewise, those who maintainand practice physical health, proper diet and exercise feed theirphysiological needs. Sadly, many stop at the point of fulfillingtheir intellect and physiological needs. Failing to meet theirspiritual needs, the knowledge that they gain lacks purpose.

How can one nurture the soul? Spiritual growth occurs when westrengthen our connection with God, a connection establishedbefore we were created (Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:13). During ourlifetime on Earth, it is up to us to be good stewards of this if it isto grow and flourish.

We must find ways to develop our sense of God and God’spresence. Much as an athlete develops through constant trainingand practice of certain exercises, so too can we cultivate adeeper spiritual sense through regular practice of spiritualdisciplines. These may vary somewhat depending on religioustraditions. For many Christians, this includes a list similar to the one developed by Richard Foster in The Celebration ofDiscipline: Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, Study, Simplicity, Solitude,Submission, Service, Confession, Worship, Guidance, and


by Joe Blasdel ’00, Political Science Instructor and Debate and Individual Events Coach

Sixteen years ago, in the spring of 1995, two prospectiveMcKendree students, Adam Jenkins ’00 and Stephen Hagan,approached then first-year President James Dennis about thepossibility of establishing a debate and individual eventsprogram. Shortly after that momentous exchange, Dr. RichardHunsaker, a recently retired debate coach from BellevilleTownship High School West, was hired to coach, and theMcKendree debate and individual events program was born.

Over the next eight years, under the leadership of Dr.Hunsaker (known simply as “Doc” to his students), theMcKendree program would develop into one of the best andmost respected in the Midwest. After Dr. Hunsaker retired inthe spring of 2003, I, one of his former students, was hired to coach.

The program has continued to develop over the last eightyears into one of the best in the nation, culminating in thisyear’s sixth place finish in the National Parliamentary DebateAssociation’s (NPDA) season sweepstakes rankings, whichincludes more than 250 colleges and universities throughoutthe nation. McKendree finished ahead of schools such as theUniversity of Oregon, the University of California at Berkeley,Rice University, Florida State University, and Truman StateUniversity.

Additionally, this year marked the first time that McKendreehad four teams qualify for the prestigious NationalParliamentary Tournament of Excellence (NPTE): Jeff Jones’13 and Ian Reynolds ’13, Brent Nicholson ’14 and BradThomas ’14, Mat Myles ’13 and Ben Reid ’13, and AmandaAtaiyan ’11 and Whitney Baillie ’11. Jones and Reynolds hadthe most successful year a McKendree team has ever had, withfive consecutive tournament wins, a first place finish in NPTEseason rankings, and fifth place finishes at both NPTE andNPDA nationals. Moreover, eight different McKendree teamswon a parliamentary debate tournament this year.

When I first began coaching in 2003-04, there were tenstudents on the team, with about half of those participating on a regular basis. In 2010-11, we had 25 students competing,almost all of who competed regularly. This fall, I think we willhave close to 30 students.

How did the program get this good and this big? Like a gooddebater, I have multiple responses: a great activity, excellentstudents and tremendous support.

The debate and individual events team participates in twodifferent types of debate and 11 individual events. Our mainfocus is on parliamentary debate, which involves two two-person teams debating a topic released about 20 minutesbeforehand. Topics are drawn mostly from current events, suchas the U.S. intervening in Libya or passing health care reform.

They may be the fastest talking, quickest thinking students on campus. Coached by aformer member, the debate and forensics team has experienced phenomenal growth andsuccess against teams from much larger universities. Its 2010-2011 season was one ofthe most impressive in the team’s 16-year history.

Going the Distance:Debate and Individual Events


program. A lot of the team’s success can be attributed tothem and the standard they set for future students.

I also think our program is unique in that we have recruitedsome students with extensive high school experience indebate and individual events, like Samantha Leonard ’09and Steve Loftus ’08, while others have had no experience.Ours is one of the few nationally competitive programs thatencourages inexperienced students to join. Several of ourmost successful competitors, like Sarah Haefner ’06, BeckyLindstrom ’09, Courtney Logan ’08, and Paul Woodruff ’07,did not compete in high school.

If you walk through Clark Hall on a Monday or Wednesdayevening, you are likely to overhear one of our practicedebates. We usually have two practices per two-person teameach week, plus topic discussions and individual meetings.This does not include the time students and coaches spendstaying up to date on current events. Last year, we startedpracticing regularly in July and continued until March, whichwas one of the keys to our success.

Another key to our success is that we have had some excellentvolunteer coaches over the last few years, including MikeArtime ’03, Mark Wonnacott, and Scott Ross. Last year, CoryFreivogel became our first official assistant coach. A lot ofother alumni return to help coach, judge practice rounds andattend tournaments. These individuals make it possible tohave more and better practices.

Our success also would not have been possible without asupportive administration. In 2003, debate scholarships werecreated. In 2005, my position became full-time. In 2010, wewere able to hire an assistant coach. Administrators activelyfollow the team and congratulate students on their success,which provides a great deal of motivation for both thestudents and coaches.

With most of the team returning next year, its immediatefuture is incredibly bright. Five of the eight individuals listedearlier who attended the NPTE will return for at least two moreyears. Beyond those five, a number of students are primed to

take another step next year.

At our end-of-year meetings, I askedstudents what they wanted to dodifferent next year. The answer wasnearly unanimous: more practice.

The other form in which we participate is Lincoln-Douglasdebate, which is one-on-one and has a single topic for theentire season. This year’s topic dealt with support for thechronically mentally ill. Parliamentary debate emphasizesbreadth of knowledge and spontaneity; Lincoln-Douglasdebate emphasizes breadth of knowledge and research skills. We compete in both types.

Individual events are broken into three categories:interpretation, public address and limited preparation.Interpretation events, like prose, usually involve thedevelopment of characters to tell a dramatic story. Publicaddress events, like persuasion, require the participant to writeand perform a speech on a topic of their choosing. Limitedpreparation events, like extemporaneous speaking, involvegiving a speech on a topic assigned to students shortly beforethe round (similar to parliamentary debate). While our mainfocus is on debate, we plan to increase our focus on individualevents in the future.

Why do students choose to spend so much time engaged indebate when there are plenty of other purely social activitiesin which they can take part on weekends? First, our activity isintensely competitive. Most members of the team find thecompetition very exciting, even when they lose. Second, thedebate team is a social activity. Many of the people on theteam are very good friends. I stay in contact with many of myformer teammates from over a decade ago. Finally, I thinkmost students recognize the value of the skills and experiencegained from participation on the team.

Our program’s success cannot be explained without looking at the contributions of students. During my tenure as coach, I have had the privilege of working with a number of incrediblytalented and hardworking students. There are too many toname everyone but three stand above the rest: MarkWonnacott ’07, Erin Conner ’08, and Cory Freivogel ’10.They are the benchmarks for leadership and excellence in our


A Day in the Life of Joe Blasdel,Debate Coach

Sunday, March 13, 2011Day Two of the National ParliamentaryTournament of Excellence

6:30 a.m. Get up, showered and dressed.7:45 a.m. Drive from hotel to the tournament.8:15 a.m. Breakfast.8:30 a.m. Round 6 matches posted: Jeff & Ian vs. Wyoming/

Colorado, Amanda & Whitney vs. Oregon, Ben & Matvs. Abilene Christian, and Brent & Brad vs. Texas Tech.

8:45 a.m. Round 6 topic released: “The European Union shouldreform the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) tosignificantly reduce the production of food.”

9:05 a.m. Prep time is over. I am judging Colorado College vs.California-Irvine. I vote for Irvine.

10:00 a.m. Jeff & Ian, Ben & Mat, and Brent & Brad win toadvance, while Amanda and Whitney lose and areeliminated. Three McKendree teams advance to elimrounds—an outstanding result.

11:00 a.m. Elim round 1 matches posted: Jeff & Ian vs.Pepperdine, Ben & Mat vs. Wyoming/Colorado, andBrent & Brad vs. Washburn.

11:15 a.m. Elim round 1 topic released: “The United States shouldrefuse to ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting TradeAgreement.”

11:35 a.m. Prep time is over. I am judging William Jewell vs.Washburn. I vote for Washburn.

12:30 p.m. Jeff & Ian and Ben & Mat win, while Brent & Brad lose.12:45 p.m. Lunch.1:15 p.m. Elim round 2 matches posted: Jeff & Ian vs. Loyola,

Ben & Mat vs. Southern Illinois, Brent & Brad vs.William Jewell.

1:30 p.m. Elim round 2 topics released: “The United Statesshould accede to and implement the Convention onthe Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination AgainstWomen” and “The United States should supportmoderate Islamist movements.”

1:50 p.m. Prep time is over. I am judging Washburn vs. Oregon. I vote for Oregon.

2:45 p.m. Jeff & Ian and Brent & Brad win, while Ben & Mat lose.3:30 p.m. Elim round 3 matches posted. Jeff & Ian vs. Washburn,

Ben & Mat vs. Whitman, and Brent & Brad vs.California-Berkeley.

3:45 p.m. Elim round 3 topics released: “The European Unionshould subsidize the extraction and acquisition ofcritical raw materials” and “The United States shouldsubstantially increase humanitarian assistance to Haiti.”

4:05 p.m. Prep time is over. Not judging this round.5:00 p.m. Jeff & Ian win, while Ben & Mat and Brent & Brad lose

and are out.5:45 p.m. Elim round 4 matches posted: Jeff & Ian vs. Washburn.6:00 p.m. Elim round 4 topic released: The United States should

cease its military aid to Egypt.6:20 p.m. Prep time is over. Not judging - watching Jeff & Ian this

round.7:15 p.m. The results are in: Jeff & Ian win and are undefeated

going into day three!8:00 p.m. Dinner.9:30 p.m. Back to hotel. Time to update research for tomorrow.1:00 a.m. Time to sleep.

Results

Jeff Jones & Ian ReynoldsPrelim record: 71-10Elim record: 53-8Tournament wins: 5NPTE season ranking: 1st place

Brent Nicholson & Brad ThomasPrelim record: 43-38Elim record: 12-7Tournament wins: 2NPTE season ranking: 28th place

Mat Myles & Ben ReidPrelim record: 48-28Elim record: 11-9Tournament wins: 0NPTE season ranking: 36th place

Amanda Ataiyan & Whitney BailliePrelim record: 36-35Elim record: 6-6Tournament wins: 0NPTE season ranking: 50th place


Women’s BowlingSquad Wins NAIANationalChampionship

The women’s bowling team won theinaugural NAIA Invitational NationalChampionship in April at WoodlandBowl in Indianapolis, Ind. It is the firstnational title for the Bearcats women’sbowling program and the seventh overallnational championship for McKendree.

The Bearcats won four consecutiveNAIA women’s indoor track and fieldnational championships from 1999-2002. McKendree also won the NAIAwomen’s outdoor track and field title in1999 and the NAIA men’s indoor trackand field crown in 2001. All of thoseteams were coached by Gary White, whoalso guided the Bearcat women’s bowlingsquad to this championship.

At the NAIA national tournament, eight Bearcat bowlers stormed throughthe field with an unblemished record inbracket play, winning five matches to

claim the national championship. In the title contest, McKendree rolled pastSaint Ambrose for a second time tocapture the NAIA crown. The team was comprised of captain DanielleBelobraydich ’11; Erin Bault ’12;Mary Bellus ’12; Brandi Branka ’12;Miranda Brittin ’12; Lori Hanken ’12; Jessica Spires ’12; and ChristineGill ’14.

“In Friday’s qualifying rounds we werejust okay in terms of our overall play,”said head coach Gary White. “We madea change on the lanes when we startedbracket play, and all eight ladies had a look after that. We were a totally

different team. Theladies were justincredible out there.You could see theconfidence get higherand higher with eachpassing match. We didnot beat ourselves outthere. It was just a

phenomenal performance. I’m so proudof them.”

For the seventh consecutive year, thewomen’s bowling team also earned a spot in the USBC Intercollegiate TeamChampionships. The Bearcats finished in fifth place, marking the fourth top five tournament finish in the past fourseasons. Last season, the Bearcatsfinished as the runner-up in the 16-teamfield. Branka was named to the NationalCollegiate Bowling Coaches AssociationAll-American first team. Individually,Gill qualified for the USBCIntercollegiate Singles Championships.

On the men’s side, the team barelymissed qualifying for the USBCIntercollegiate Team Championships,finishing fifth at the USBC ITC PeoriaSectional. Matt Anastasia ’12 qualifiedfor the USBC Intercollegiate SinglesChampionships.

BEARCATathletics

The women’s bowling team celebrates its first national championship title at a specialcampus celebration held in Ames Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 6.

At left, Senior Danielle Belobraydich ’11 was voted to the NAIAInvitational All-Tournament Team and Brandi Branka ’12 wasnamed the Most Valuable Bowler at the NAIA Invitational.


Wrestling TeamBrings Home Two NationalChampionships

The wrestling team finished the seasonwith several national accolades, includingtwo individual national champions, sevenAll-America honorees, and Wrestler of theYear.

Andrew Sanchez ’11 was named NationalWrestling Coaches Association/NAIAWrestler of the Year and won his secondNAIA National Championship at 197pounds in a 2-1 decision. The four-timeAll-American capped off his stellarcollegiate career with a 144-23 record,including a 38-1 mark in his final season.

Wade Lowe ’12 became the sixth nationalchampion in school history with a win at 133 pounds. Lowe ended his seasonrecord with a 25-4 record and capped off his McKendree career with an overallrecord of 121-35 and three NAIA All-America honors.

In addition to Sanchez and Lowe, fiveother wrestlers earned All-Americanhonors: Ryan Jahn ’12; Rashad Riley’12; Kyle Williams ’12; Kyle Reid ’13;and Nicolas Haferkamp ’14.

Wade Lowe ’12 and AndrewSanchez ’11 won NAIA wrestlingnational championships in 2011.

At left, Andrew Sanchez ’11was named National WrestlingCoaches Association/NAIAWrestler of the Year.

Three BearcatCoaches Earn Coachof the Year Honors

Three McKendree coaches were honoredas Coaches of the Year in their respectivesports.

For the second time in his career, coachJames Kisgen was named NationalWrestling Coaches Association/NAIACoach of the Year. He led the Bearcatsquad to a school-record 15 dual meetwins and a third place finish at the NAIAWrestling National Championship. In2003, Kisgen was chosen to build theMcKendree wrestling program from theground up and has turned the Bearcatsinto a mainstay in NAIA wrestling. Underhis leadership, the Bearcats have featuredfive NAIA national champions and 31NAIA All-America honorees. In February,Kisgen was also inducted into the NorthDakota High School Wrestling Hall ofFame.

Coach Chris McMillan was named theIntercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)-

NAIA Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year.Now in his third season at McKendree,McMillan has helped the Bearcats men’stennis program transform into one of thetop programs in the NAIA. The Bearcats’have registered consecutive 20-win seasonsunder McMillan’s leadership, and he hasguided the team to consecutive runner-upfinishes in NAIA regional competition.This season he led the team to a 20-3record, which included a 14-match winstreak.

Coach Neal West was honored as theAmerican Midwest Conference (AMC)Men’s Outdoor Track and Field and Men’sand Women’s Indoor Track and FieldCoach of the Year. West, who has servedas the Bearcats’ cross country coach since2009 and as the assistant track and fieldcoach since 2008, officially took on dutiesas the head coach for the men’s andwomen’s track and field programs thisseason. With West’s guidance, theMcKendree track and field program has won two consecutive AMC men’s and women’s indoor track and fieldchampionships; four consecutive AMC men’s outdoor track and field

championships; and three AMC women’soutdoor track and field championships.

Coach James Kisgenwas named WrestlingCoaches Association/NAIA Coach of theYear

Coach Chris McMillanwas named theIntercollegiate TennisAssociation-NAIAMen’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Coach Neal West washonored as the AMCMen’s and Women’sIndoor Track & Men’sOutdoor Track andField Coach of the Year


In addition to women’s bowling andwrestling, eight other Bearcat athleticteams advanced to the NationalChampionships in their respective sportsduring the 2010-11 winter/spring season.

BasketballFor the fifth straight year and 15th time inprogram history, the men’s basketball teamparticipated in the NAIA NationalChampionships. The Bearcats won theirfirst game, before being eliminated in thesecond round of the tournament. Theyclosed out the season with an overallrecord of 21-13. Forward Eric Hobbie ’12was named to the All-American secondteam, while forward Sean Rakers ’12 wasan honorable mention.

On the women’s team, guard KatieFullerton ’11 was also named a NAIAAll-American honorable mention.

GolfThe men’s golf team grabbed an automaticberth to the 2011 NAIA Men’s GolfNational Championships by winning theAmerican Midwest Conference/DakotaAthletic Conference UnaffiliatedTournament. The team finished 27th at the National Championships.

TennisThe women’s tennis team grabbed anautomatic berth to the 2011 NAIAWomen’s Tennis National Championshipsby winning the NAIA Unaffiliated GroupOne tournament. McKendree finished theseason 10-5 overall.

For their efforts on the court, AdrianaGonzalez ’13 was named to the NAIAAll-America second-team and GuilianaGonzalez ’13 was an honorable mentionselection.

Track & Field The men’s and women’s indoor andoutdoor track and field program hadanother strong year, qualifying for boththe 2011 NAIA Indoor and OutdoorTrack and Field National Championships.The men’s indoor and outdoor teamscollected their second straight AMCIndoor Track and Field Championshipcrown and fourth consecutive AMCOutdoor Track and Field Championship.The women’s indoor team also won theirsecond straight conference championship.

At the Outdoor Track & Field NationalChampionships, five athletes had All-American performances. The men’s 4 x800-meter relay team, consisting of BlakeDeLong ’13; Elkana Kipsang ’13; RyanTodd ’14; and Josh Wilhelm ’14, nearlyrepeated as NAIA national champions,finishing second in the finals of the event.On the women’s side, Nadia Moore ’13posted a fourth place finish in the triplejump.

Hockey

For the first time in team history, thehockey team advanced to the AmericanCollegiate Hockey Association (ACHA)Division 3 National Championships,winning two pacific regional games toqualify for the 16-team field. The Bearcatswrapped up the season with an overallrecord of 17-9-1.

Mike Stier ’10, MAPC ’12 was named to the ACHA Division 3 All-Americasecond-team. Stier, along with Nic Rolla’13 and Nick Smothers ’11 was alsonamed to the ACHA Division 3 All-Pacific Region first-team

BEARCATathleticsWinter/Spring 2011Highlights

For the second consecutive year, forwardEric Hobbie ’12 was named the AMCPlayer of the Year.

Coach Jim Boehne earned his 500th careervictory on April 5. The all-time winsleader at McKendree, Boehne finished his14th season with a career record of 503-280-4.

Wing Nic Rolla ’13 was named theMACHA Offensive Player of the Year.

Goalie Mike Stier ’10, MAPC ’12 wasnamed the MACHA Silver DivisionGoaltender of the Year for the thirdconsecutive season.


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McKendree CapturesPresident’s Cup

For the 11th consecutive year,McKendree won the American MidwestConference (AMC) President’s Cup.Points are awarded to AMC institutionsbased on their finish in conferenceregular-season or post-seasoncompetition. McKendree has won theAMC President’s Cup every year thatthe award has been presented since the2000-01 academic year.

McKendree finished first or tied for firstin seven of the AMC’s championship-sponsored sports during 2010-11.

“We are proud of the fact that theUniversity has achieved such a level

of continual success that it has beengranted this recognition for over adecade,” said Dr. Todd Reynolds,director of athletics. I believe it is atestament to the hard work put in byour coaches, the athletics administrationand the players. It speaks to consistencyof effort, the longevity of a winningprogram and an uncommon desire to besuccessful. As we depart the AMC, wewish all the member institutions ourbest in the years and seasons ahead.”

The McKendree athletic programsparticipated in their final season asAMC members in 2010-11. Theinstitution recently started candidacyyear two of a three-year transitiontoward NCAA Division II membership.

Bearcats Succeed in the Classroom

Eleven Bearcat athletic teams receivedNAIA Scholar Team awards in 2010-2011. For a program to be included onthe NAIA Scholar-Team list, the varsityteam members must be certified aseligible, and the combined varsity grade-point average for the academic year mustbe a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Of the 11 teams honored, five of theprograms posted a cumulative GPA of3.5 or higher. Leading the way for theBearcats was the men’s tennis team,which recorded a 3.77 GPA. Thewomen’s golf squad was close behindwith a 3.72 GPA. The other teams onthe list were volleyball (3.58), women’scross country (3.53), softball (3.53),women’s basketball (3.31), baseball(3.22), women’s soccer (3.22), men’sbasketball (3.12), women’s outdoor trackand field (3.12) and women’s indoortrack and field (3.10).

For the second consecutive year, theBearcats led all institutions in the NAIA

with seven honorees on the Daktronics-NAIA baseball scholar athlete team.Honorees included Eric Gentz ’11,Jordan Law ’12, Nolan Martz ’11,Tyler Muren ’11, Josh Rathmann ’11,Ryan Uhe ’11 and Jimmy Smith ’12.

Other Bearcat honorees include: Katie Fullerton ’11, women’s basketball Ashley Agee ’12, women’s basketball Kyle Heckert ’12,men’s basketballIan Ridge ’12,men’s basketballStephanie Harris ’12, women’s golf Katelyn Schellinger ’12, women’s golfJamie Corbier ’11, softballAshley Parrott ’11, softballCathy Webb ’12, softballCassi Brown ’12, softballChelsy Durbin ’12, softballCasey White ’12, softball Emily Cimarolli ’12, women’s tennisPaulo Gonclaves ’12,men’s tennis Doug Mennerick ’12,men’s tennisLauren Richter ’12, women’s track and fieldAirika Tyler ’12, women’s track and fieldScott McQuiston ’11, wrestlingTanner Wolk ’09, MBA ’12, wrestlingAndrew Barbier ’12, wrestling

The wrestling team also received aNAIA/National Wrestling CoachesAssociation All-Academic team awardfor its combined team GPA of 3.13,which was ranked fourth amongst allNAIA wrestling teams. Five Bearcatwrestlers including Tanner Wolk ’09,MBA ’12; Ryan Jahn ’12; AndrewBarbier ’12; Kyle Williams ’12; andNicolas Haferkamp ’14 were named tothe NAIA National Wrestling CoachesAssociation All-Academic team.

Thirteen Bearcat bowlers were named to the National Collegiate BowlingCoaches Association Academic All-America team including DanielleBelobraydich ’11; Christopher Ray’11; Evan VanScoyk ’11; Erin Bault’12; Marcyanna Czarnecki ’12; JessicaSpires ’12; Alicia Stricklin ’12;Marilyn Gawlik ’13; Curtis Glass ’13;Chelsie Larson ’13; WilliamNetzhammer ’13; Corey Marshall ’14;and Dillon Polansky ’14.

Nathan Campo ’12 was named an American Collegiate HockeyAssociation Division 3 Scholar Athlete.

Winter/Spring Athleticsby the Numbers

1 Team National Champion

2 Individual National Champions

2 National Coaches of the Year

1 National Player of the Year

19 All-Americans

3 Conference Players of the Year

1 Conference Coach of the Year

20 All-Conference/All-Tournamentteam

46 National scholar athletes

60 AMC academic All-Conferencescholar athletes


60s

Rev. Robert Rahe ’68 went on a teachingmission near Amitsar, India with DCKaushal and Living Hope Ministries. Rev.Rahe saw many Sikh and Hindu weddingsand visited the Golden Temple and TajMahal.

70s

Roger Aldridge ’73 has a selection oforiginal tunes, extended pieces, andensemble scores available at the AmericanMusic Center.

Debbie (Martin) Fox ’76 has coordinatedthe Marie Stillwell Young Artists’Competition for the Alton SymphonyOrchestra for the last 22 years.

Nick Perica ’76 retired from Kansas CityCommunity College after 22 years. Heserved as the director of counseling.

Brad Weathers ’76 is the head men’sbasketball coach at Nashville (Ill.) HighSchool.

Thomas Burleyson ’77 is blessed with a grandson, Keagan Thomas Burleyson,whom he babysits part time.

Robert Hertz ’77 was sworn in on Feb. 7,2011 as the new president of the IllinoisSheriffs’ Association.

Rev. Sally Christie ’79 had her novel “If I Should Die” published by Eternal Press.She lives in Bozeman, Mont.

80s

Kevin Miller ’80 is senior director ofdevelopment at Shriners Hospitals forChildren in St. Louis, Mo.

Craig Gardner ’81 and Gail (Killion)Gardner ’81 celebrated their 30thwedding anniversary on May 2, 2011.

Linda (Fitzgerald) Schulte Mehrtens ’82had her book “My Credit Tutor: Learningthe ABC’s of Credit” published in June2010.

Judith Minor ’84 is the assistantsuperintendent of student learning forCommunity High School District 99 in Downers Grove, Ill.

Brent Dudeck ’88 was honored in May 2010 by U.S. Bank with his fourthPinnacle Award. Brent is the local U.S.Bank market president and oversees 18Illinois branches.

90s

Lori Taylor ’90 was awarded a Those WhoExcel Award of Merit from the IllinoisBoard of Higher Education in Oct. 2010.Lori is principal at Union ElementarySchool in Belleville, Ill.

Bob Atwater ’91 and Kristy Horner were married on July 28, 2010. Bob is aninsurance fraud investigator with StateFarm insurance. The couple resides inAlbers, Ill. with their children Nate, Wes,Gabby and Jay.

Scott Schulz ’95 was awarded a ThoseWho Excel Award of Recognition from theIllinois Board of Higher Education inOct. 2010. Scott is a math teacher at CarlL. Barton Middle School in Freeburg, Ill.

Airman 1st Class Angela Mueller ’98 was named the 2010 Outstanding Airmanof the Year for the Missouri Air NationalGuard. Angela is a cyber communicationsoperator assigned to the 157th AirOperations Group, headquartered atJefferson Barracks in south St. LouisCounty. She works full-time as a contractcomputer operator for the NationalGeospatial Intelligence Agency in St. Louis, Mo.

Stephanie Gerber ’99 announces thebirth of Marley Ellen on Dec. 8, 2010.

00s

Bob Coon ’00 is department manager for Wells Fargo.

Melanie Jenkins ’00 received her master’sdegree in clinical adult psychology fromSouthern Illinois University atEdwardsville. She is currently a part-timeinstructor at McKendree.

Jen Renth ’00 and Roger Emig weremarried on Apr. 2, 2011. Jen is a softwaredeveloper at AeroNowData in Columbia,Ill.

Stephen Strinni ’00 was honored in May 2010 by U.S. Bank with his secondPinnacle Award. Steve is the branchmanager at the U.S. Bank in Troy, Ill.

Carrie Bivens ’01 and Kurt Grimmerwere married on July 31, 2010. Carrie is a business instructor and websitecoordinator at O’Fallon (Ill.) TownshipHigh School. The couple resides in St. Charles, Mo.

Ravonne Pleasant ’01, MSN ’07 washonored by the American Federation of Government Employees Local 96 onNurses Day. Ravonne is an RN for the St. Louis VA Medical Center-JeffersonBarracks Division.

CLASSnotes


Several alumni returned for the annual football reunion in April, 2011.

The following alumni returned for the annual hockey reunion on Jan. 21, 2011. Pictured front row, from l to r: Brian Neighbors ’07,MBA ’09; Mike Stier ’10, MAPC ’12; and Brent Grimm ’08. Back row, from l to r: Brooks Boeschen ’09; ZT Evans ’10; KyleIlges ’08; Scott Roberts ’09; Ryan Ahlemeyer ’08, MBA ’10; Dave Padgett ’07; and Steve Lee.

Adam Kee ’04, Cory Sellers ’08, ProfessorDavid Ottinger and Mirai Sayama ’07gathered at Rockefeller Plaza for the firstMcKendree University New York fine artsalumni reunion.


CLASSnotes

Congratulations to Annie Jenkins ’13 for submitting thewinning photo to the Bogey the Bearcat Vacation PhotoContest.

Several people submitted photos of Bogey the Bearcat, a small plush version of the University’s bearcat mascot,on their travels for the contest. We have included photosof some of the honorable mentions in no particular order.

A new Bogey the Bearcat Vacation Photo Contest started on June 1, 2011 and will run through Dec. 1,2011. Whether you are traveling across the country orabroad, take photos of Bogey’s adventure, and maybeyou’ll be the lucky winner of a $50 gift certificate to theUniversity Bookstore.

Your photos can be humorous, artistic or creative—it’s up to you as long as you follow the contest rules. Feelfree to include captions for your photo(s), and submit asmany as you like to [email protected] by Dec.1, 2011.

Selected photos will be posted on the website and in a future edition of The Magazine for McKendree. Don’thave a Bogey the Bearcat? You can get your own from the McKendree University bookstore or order online atwww.mckendreebooks.net.

CONTEST RULES:1. Bogey the Bearcat must travel out of the St. Louis

metropolitan area. 2. Images can’t be altered with Photoshop or other

editing software. 3. Photo size must be less than 10MB. 4. Photos containing vulgarity or questionable

representations of Bogey will be rejected, includedbut not limited to illegal activity, drugs, alcohol, etc.

5. Submitter grants McKendree University permission to publish photos in print and on the Internet.

Bogey the BearcatVacation Photo Contest

�A At the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France (submitted byDanielle Mask ’11)

�B In Sedona, Arizona (submitted by Lisa Brandon)�C At Buckingham Palace in London, England

(submitted by Andy Olden ’14)�D At Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana

(submitted by Shawn Connelly)�E In Ecuador (submitted by Andrea Sullivan ’13)�F In Wellington, New Zealand (submitted by Darren

Meeker ’13)�G At Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas (submitted by

Victor Long ’83)�H In Kansas City, Mo. (submitted by Karen Berberich)�I At Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach, Florida

(submitted by Marsha Goddard)�J On top of Dromroe Village Tower in Ireland

(submitted by Sarah Adams ’12)

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Vickie Rodgers ’01was named to theAmerican NursesCredentialingCenterGerontologicalNurse ContentExpert Panel. Anassistant professor

of nursing at Lewis and Clark CommunityCollege in Godfrey, Ill., she is the firstcommunity college faculty member to benamed to the panel.

Glen Kinder IV ’02 was elected to serveon the national board of directors forAlpha Phi Omega on Dec. 30, 2010. Hewill serve as the national service programdirector for two years.

Diane Nagel ’02 was promoted as acontracting officer with the NationalReconnaissance Office in Denver, Co.

Rachel Faust ’03 and husband, Billy,announce the birth of Will on July 16,2009. Rachel is a social studies teacher at Central High School in Breese, Ill.

Kristin Roberts ’03 was awarded amaster’s degree in clinical counselingpsychology and is a psychotherapist inprivate practice. She is also a part-timeinstructor at McKendree.

Melissa Smith ’03 and James Pickens IIwere married on Dec. 18, 2010. Melissa is a mathematics teacher with Unity PointSchool District 140 in Carbondale, Ill.

Amanda (Fuchs) Stuart ’03 is an artteacher at Nashville (Ill.) CommunityHigh School.

Ronnie Stuart ’03, MAED ’09 is aphysical education teacher and footballcoach at Freeburg (Ill.) Community HighSchool.

Crystal Bergmann ’04 and MattDavidson were married on April 30, 2011. Crystal is an insurance accountrepresentative with Matt Davidson State Farm.

debra bellm ’04 has a master’s degree insocial work from Saint Louis Universityand is employed by the Smithton (Ill.)School District. She is also a licensedclinical social worker and a part-timeinstructor at McKendree.

Chaz Franke ’04 earned a master’s degreein social work from Saint Louis Universityand is currently a psychotherapist withChestnut Health Systems. He also teachespart-time at McKendree.

Adam Kee ’04 acted in the premierereading/performance of Sean Tyler’s“Grand Central Winter,” produced byGodlight Theatre Company in New York.Adam also performed at the renownedEmelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Jennifer Tedesco ’04 earned a specialistdegree in school psychology and a master’sdegree in clinical and school psychology.Jennifer is a nationally certified schoolpsychologist assigned to Belleville AreaSpecial Services Cooperative, Lebanon(Ill.) School District, and Freeburg (Ill.)School District.

Emily (Kuykendall) Burgess ’05, MAPC’08 and husband, Quinten, announce thebirth of Lyvleigh Ann Marie on Jan. 1,2011.

Susan (Halsema) Bechtle ’05 announcesthe birth of Eryn Sofia on Dec. 24, 2010.Susan is an intake counselor II at St. LouisCrisis Nursery.

Donna Fowler Brian ’05, MSN ’09 washonored in 2010 by Cambridge Who’sWho. Donna is a registered nurse, case manager and triage nurse for theLouisville VA Medical Center’s NewburgPrimary Care Clinic.

Shannon Lackey ’05 and Joseph Calzawere married on Sept. 25, 2010. Shannonis a payer product analyst at Gateway EDIin St. Louis, Mo. The couple resides inCollinsville, Ill.

Mark Stovall ’05 is a member of the St. Louis Pioneers professional basketballteam, a franchise of the AmericanBasketball Association.

Emily (Gaddis) Wilson ’05 waspromoted to development manager with the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois.

Nicholas Bohnenstiehl ’06 andElizabeth Schomaker, MBA ’09 weremarried on Oct. 2, 2010. Nicholas is anestimator with Korte & Luitjohan inHighland, Ill. Elizabeth works in theaccounting department at HuschBlackwell, LLP, in Clayton, Mo. The couple resides in Lebanon, Ill.

Leslie (Isaacs) Curry ’06 was named rural practitioner of the year by theIllinois Rural Health Association. Leslie is the family nurse practitioner at FerrellHospital’s Galatia Family Practice.

Drew Gericke ’06, MAED ’09 is thehead men’s basketball coach at Freeburg(Ill.) Community High School.

Leslie Gummersheimer ’06 and PeteHeutel were married on Oct. 9, 2010.


Laura Cox ’07 and Matt Lauber ’08were married on Aug. 7, 2010. Laura is akindergarten teacher at Belle Valley NorthElementary School in Belleville, Ill. Mattcoaches football at Althoff Catholic HighSchool in Belleville, Ill. The couple residesin O’Fallon, Ill.

Denny Hutchison ’07 and ShannonMiddlebrook Ireland were married onDec. 10, 2010.

Mirai Sayama ’07 graduated with amaster of business administration degreein art business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in March 2011. Mirai is currentlycompleting an internship with Asia Art, a New York based company. Mirai residesin New York and Kyoto, Japan.

Veronica Schaufelberger ’07graduated with a master’s degree innursing from Southern Illinois Universityat Edwardsville in Dec. 2010. She is afamily nurse practitioner.

Jayme Blandford ’08 presented on twopanels at the Teaching for ExcellenceWorkshop, “Innovative Ideas to TeachWriting with Technology” and “Get an ‘A’ on Your Grading.” On March 23, 2011,Jayme also presented “FeministingFacebook: Online and in the Classroom”at the McKendree Brown Bag.

Brent Gerstner ’08 and AmandaHummert were married on Sept. 25, 2010.Brent is the office manager at GerstnerPlumbing. The couple resides in Breese,Ill.

Jennifer Hall ’08 and Chad Orso weremarried on Oct. 16, 2010. Jennifer is ateller supervisor at Herrin Security Bank.

Julianne Harris ’08 is a math teacher at Central High School in Breese, Ill.

Sara Johnson ’08 is a graduate student in architecture at Washington University.

Courtney Logan ’08, and his moot courtteammate, won first place in the NationalBlack Law Students Association’sFrederick Douglas Moot CourtCompletion in March 2011. Courtneywill be a third-year law student at SaintLouis University this fall.

Cory Sellers ’08 exhibited his MFAthesis paintings, entitled “Apprehension,”in the Dekalb Gallery at the PrattInstitute of Art from March 28 throughApril 1, 2011.

Lacy (Robertson) Terrill ’08, andhusband, Eric, announce the birth ofCheyenne in October 2008. Lacy is a staff accountant at Emery Accounting.

Heather (Elders) Webb ’08 graduatedwith a master’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University atCarbondale in August 2010. Heatherteaches physical education at Carterville(Ill.) High School and coaches volleyball.

Melinda Wolters,MSN ’08 and DerekCrain were marriedon Jan. 30, 2011 inMontego Bay,Jamaica. Melinda isemployed with PrairieCardiovascular inCarbondale, Ill.

Matt Albertson, MBA ’09 and KateeWhitney were married on Dec. 18, 2010in Bremerton, Wash. He is employed as a manpower analyst at Air MobilityCommand at Scott Air Force Base.

CLASSnotesKyla Guymon ’06 and NicholasRodriguez were married July 30, 2010.Kyla is a fourth-grade teacher at WolfBranch Elementary in Swansea, Ill.

Sarah Haefner ’06 was named EcolabHealthcare/Microtek Medical’s AccountManager of the Year, Rookie of the Year,and finished number one in overallsurgical sales and product growth for2010.

Keith Jackson ’06 and Jackie Busekruswere married on Sept. 25, 2010. Keith is a police officer with the Collinsville (Ill.)Police Department and was named Officerof the Year for 2010.

Lauren Korte ’06, MBA ’09 is theadministrative assistant to the vicepresident for administration and financeat McKendree University.

Jason Ayran ’07 andTim Fahrenhorst’07 earned MBAdegrees from SaintLouis University inMay 2011. Jason is

a junior recruiter with the Maschhoff ’s in Carlyle, Ill. Tim works in productdevelopment/quality assurance at Nestle-Purina in St. Louis, Mo.

Kristie Baumgartner, MAED ’07 is theassistant superintendent for educationalservices for the Alton (Ill.) SchoolDistrict.

Master Sgt. Christa Collier ’07received top honors during the annual Air Force Reserve Recruiting CommandConference held in October in Orlando,Fla. She was presented Top Line Recruiterfor the Air Force Reserve RecruitingCommand, was inducted into theCentury Club, and was selected for aCommander’s Emphasis Award. She iscurrently the in-service recruiter assignedto Scott Air Force Base.


Future Bearcats

Do you have a new Bearcat in yourfamily?

The Alumni Association will send aFREE Alumni Association McKendreeUniversity Class of… T-shirt to thealumni parents of each newborn oradopted infant in your family! Send anannouncement and photo of your littleBearcat and he/she may be printed in a future edition of The Magazine forMcKendree.

Please send high-resolution digitalimages to [email protected].

Erica (Weihe) Rankin ’97, andhusband, Matt, announce the birth of Max Francis on Nov. 20, 2010.

Emily (Spitler) Hawkins ’01, husband,Nathan, and son, Sam, announce thebirth of Ryann Addison on Nov. 17,2010.

Dr. Michelle Schutzenhofer ’03 andhusband, Chris Melm ’03, announce the birth of Caiden David on April 26,2011.

Michele (Dalhaus) Snedeker ’02,husband, Sean ’03, and daughter,Hannah, announce the birth of EllaKatherine on Nov. 22, 2010.

Hilary (Misselhorn) Sternberg ’02,husband, Chris, and son, Trent,announce the birth of Macy Lynn on Feb. 1, 2011.

Amanda (Fuchs) Stuart ’03, husbandRonnie ’03, MAED ’09, and son, Cole,announce the birth of Griffin Lee onFeb. 25, 2010.

Jessica (Boehler) Bliss ’05 and husband,Jeremy ’07, announce the birth of LakenElizabeth on Oct. 29, 2010.

Gwen (Stokes) Lawson ’07, husband,Tim, and son, Eli, announce the birth of Emmanuel Grace on July 26, 2010.

Love Connection

Did you meet your spouse on campus? Were you marriedin Bothwell Chapel? Share your love story and it might bepublished in a future magazine article on McKendree Love

Connections. Send your story and a high-resolution photo of you and your spouse and/or your wedding day to [email protected].

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Rebekah Diers ’10 was named the highaverage award winner in the adult divisionfrom the United States Bowling Congresson Dec. 15, 2010.

Eric Palm ’10 played professionalbasketball for the Thor Thorl BasketballClub in Torlákshöfn, Iceland during the2010-11 season.

Katie Richter ’10 and Stephen Gregory’08 were married on June 19, 2010 inBothwell Chapel. Katie is a fourth-gradeteacher in the Pontiac-William HollidaySchool District in Fairview Heights, Ill.Stephen is a medical student at SaintLouis University School of Medicine.

Theresa Schmidt ’10 is a reporter for theHerald Publications in Mascoutah, Ill.

Class of 2011Graduates

Danielle Belobraydich ’11 is pursuing agraduate degree in mathematics at IllinoisState University.

Anastasia Bierman ’11 is pursuing a graduate degree in literature at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Rosza Brown ’11 is an associate claimsrepresentative at Allsup in Belleville, Ill.

Jean Burns ’11 is a chemist 1 with SigmaAldrich.

Lindsey Christensen ’11 is pursuing a graduate degree in music at EasternIllinois University in Charleston, Ill.

Jessica Haas ’11 is a first-grade teacher at Twin Echo School in Collinsville, Ill.

Alison Holloway ’11 is an internalauditor at Stifel Nicolaus.

Megan Mark ’11 is the socialmedia/website coordinator for ExpressDesign Group in Freeburg, Ill.

Hannah McDowell ’11 is a second-gradeteacher at the Mt. Vernon (Ill.) PrimaryCenter.

Carrie Meyer ’11 is the audit associatewith Anders Minkler & Diehl in St. Louis,Mo.

Lindsay Newbold ’11 is pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy atWashington University in St. Louis, Mo.

Travis Oglesby ’11 is a graduate studentin criminal justice in Eastern KentuckyUniversity.

Lindsey Shubert ’11 is the assistantaccount executive with Osborn & BarrCommunications in St. Louis, Mo.

Nicholas Urban ’11 is a middle schoolscience teacher at Willow Grove SchoolDistrict.

Evan Van Scoyk ’11 is an associateapplications developer at AT&T in St. Louis, Mo.

Jake Wittenauer ’11 is a graduate studentin the physician assistant program at SaintLouis University.

Charlie Zimmerman ’11 is a high school math teacher, assistant footballcoach, and assistant girls basketball coachat Limestone Community High School in Bartonville, Ill.

Staff & Faculty

Bill Smith was inducted into the IllinoisFootball Coaches Hall of Fame on April 2,2011. Bill is an assistant football coach forthe Bearcats.

CLASSnotesLindsay Amerson ’09 graduated with amaster’s degree in public administrationfrom the University of Illinois atSpringfield in May 2011. She was selected to participate in the James H.Dunn Memorial Fellowship program for the State of Illinois for 2011-12.

HeatherBelmonte ’09and AndrewKaufman weremarried atBothwellChapel on Nov. 6, 2010.

Rachel Clark ’09 is a graduate student in occupational therapy at WashingtonUniversity.

Kristen Davis ’09 is an English teacher at Central High School in Breese, Ill.

Bethany Kowzan ’09 and Joshua Valierwere married on June 26, 2010. Bethany is a reading/language arts teacher at Du Quoin (Ill.) Middle School.

Amy Lyons ’09 is the director of nursingfor the Masonic Home of Louisville.

Laura Mills ’09 and Derrick Lebryk were married on May 14, 2011. Laura isan information technology recruiter atFerguson Consulting, in Chesterfield, Mo.

Jill Wolfmeier ’09 is a math teacher at East St. Louis (Ill.) High School.

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Keri Allison ’10 is a search marketingspecialist with MEC.

Emily Anderson ’10 is a disability lifeplanning center support specialist atAllsup in Belleville, Ill.


In Memoriam

Deceased alumni through July 1, 2011

Richard Recard ’43 7/23/10

Jeanne M. (Parker) Robison ’55 7/27/10

Elizabeth (Crisp) Oppitz ’488/5/10

James R. Shaw ’698/11/10

Charles E. Heath ’849/21/10

Danny R. Augustine Jr. ’7710/8/10

Mildred (Joseph) Thomas ’4610/16/10

Phillip R. Snider ’7212/4/10

Lawrence L. Lacquement ’6012/9/10

Charles L. Daily Sr. 12/22/10

Edward J. Maddox ’5812/23/10

Eleanor M. Quindry ’63 1/6/11

Robert E. Stadge ’461/13/11

Carl S. Posey ’81 1/27/11

Louis A. Eberhardt ’54 2/18/11

Loretta ‘Letty’ Cruse North2/24/11

Virgil H. Motsinger ’553/2/11

Jacki L. Bien ’883/3/11

Barbara J. (Haenggi) Gullick ’643/4/11

Shirley A. (Meyer) Griesbach ’783/16/11

Frances Postel Braswell3/25/11

Virginia A. (Brown) Johnson ’703/31/11

Allene L. Etherton 4/1/11

Robert A. Mulligan4/5/11

Rose Ellen (Townsend) Holmes ’514/9/11

Gurthrie A. Barnes ’794/10/11

David C. Prickett ’864/11/11

Mark Starwalt ’794/13/11

June M. (Miller) Green ’50 4/20/11

David S. Kolmer 5/6/11

Willis L. Mog5/6/11

Dennis E. Bielke5/7/11

John Hamilton ’56 5/8/11

Helen C. McCann5/12/11

Georgia L. (Jines) Borah 5/18/11

Ida M. (Tourville) Ginter ’95 5/19/11

Daniel R. Rommerskirchen ’65 5/19/11

Fred G. Hammond ’52 6/6/11

Arthur E. Wehmeier ’37 6/13/11

Barney D. Barnes ’52 6/16/11

Elizabeth A. (Phillips) Briggs ’64 6/17/11

Susanne H. Edgell ’10 6/26/11

Mary L. (Lindsey) Cooley ’54 6/28/11

When reporting deaths, please provide asmuch information as possible, especiallydate, location, graduation year andMcKendree connected survivors.Whenever possible, please provide aprinted obituary.

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The following alumni returned to the Lebanon campus for the annual Scholarship Weekend on Jan. 29 and 30, 2011. Pictured frontrow, from l to r: Kirstyn Smith ’09; Elaine Laws ’82; Jennifer (Harris) Pickerell ’99; Scott Gabler ’85; Jamie Graham ’06;Tasha (Wilkey) Bury ’04; Jackie Kemp ’88; Timothy Dew ’08; Sara (Nicholson) Fite ’06; Aisha Vintes ’09; and Erin Thoman’09. Back row, from l to r: David Gross ’70; Dearyle (Reising) Walter ’86; Terry Neff ’85; Andrea Hawkins ’08; Scott Schulz’95; Robert Campbell ’61; John Zweck ’04; Karma Kerns ’08; Tiffany (Ratermann) Kauffmann ’08, MBA ’10; KellySchlueter ’07; Kendra (Becherer) Sauzek ’04; Vince Butler ’81; Beth Juehne ’10; Sara Rubenacker ’06; and Jan DeLaney ’04.

Not pictured: Jeremy Alexander ’10; Marsha Alexander ’01; Jason Ayran ’07; Sarah (Haas) Ayran ’08; Nancy (Donour)Barris ’84; Jessica Bathon ’09; Derek Beiter ’01; Linda (Rickard) Berberich ’89; Kumad Bhandari ’09; Chuck Brueggemann’88; Erin Conner ’08; Kari (Crnkovich) Crask ’96; Kevin Crask ’96; Steve Davis ’93; Joe Dickman ’09; Thomas Forsyth ’90;Ryan Furniss ’00; Tori Galle ’09; Sarah Garner ’10; Matt Gordon ’96; Meghan Gordon ’06; Mandy Graves ’09; KrissyHackstadt ’07; Bob Hardy ’76; Scott Heffren ’96; Corky Helms ’59; Lauren Hettenhausen ’09; Susan Hines-Wobbe ’82; MikeHowie ’71; Natalie (Davis) Jablonski ’99; Dana Kamerman ’10; Mary (Harres) Kirkpatrick ’90; Chris Lally ’06; ReneeLanenga ’08; Brishanta Lee ’09, MBA ’11; Charles Lee ’74; Brian Lovellette ’00; Shannon (Stueber) Mallrich ’98; ErinMcKenna ’03; Lawrence Meggs ’63; Estelle (Leary) Meyer ’95; Chris Mitchell ’99; Kari (Kinsall) Moody MAED ’07;Kaitlyne Motl ’10; Miley Palmer ’58; Dave Phillip ’70; Jim Polarine ’93; Jennifer (Phelps) Richert ’01; Bonnie Rickert ’08;Jill Roberts ’00; Tifanie (Wilkey) Schmale ’01; Staci Schuessler ’03, MAED ’09; Jodie (Bell ) Seipp ’01, MAED ’08; Holley(Gain) Sierra ’08; Dolores (Kendall) Stover ’86; Robert Studley III ’08; Amy Suydam ’05; Matt Whetstone ’08; Daniel Winn’03; and Carrie (Quinn) Winn ’05.

The following alumni returned for the Lambda Pi Eta Communication AlumniNetworking Night on March 28, 2011. Pictured front row, from l to r: Jennifer(Harris) Pickerell ’99; Lindsey Shubert ’11; andDan Lane ’01. Back row, from lto r: Lauren Korte ’06, MBA ’09; Adam Koishor ’92; Megan (Weiler) Connelly’05; Sara (Ford) Beer ’06; Lauren Frizzo ’08; Dan Nelson ’96; Matt Jannings ’10;Sarah Haefner ’06; Courtney Logan ’08; and Casie Arentsen ’09.

SAVE THE DATE:

SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND

2012

January 28-29


AUGUST

25-28 New Student Orientation28 Women’s and Men’s Soccer Alumni Games30 Volleyball vs. Missouri Baptist University

SEPTEMBER

3 Men’s and Women’s Soccer vs. Maryville University4 Men’s and Women’s Soccer vs. Avila University7 Volleyball vs. Maryville University10 9/11 Salute to Hometown Heroes

McKendree Harvest Challenge Half-Marathon andMcK 5K Run/WalkFootball vs. Malone UniversityPreview Day

18 Men’s and Women’s Soccer vs. Saint AmbroseUniversity

21 Men’s and Women’s Soccer vs. Harris-Stowe StateUniversity

22 Men’s Soccer vs. Oakland City University26 Lanter Lecture by Tom Schlafly – The Hett30 Fall Family Weekend

OCTOBER

1-2 Fall Family Weekend1 Football vs. Truman State University

Preview Day3 Volleyball vs. Drury University4 Men’s Soccer vs. Mid-Continent University5 Volleyball vs. University of Missouri St. Louis6 Music Dept. Fall Potpourri Concert – The Hett8 Preview of Champions9 Men’s Soccer vs. Park University10 Women’s Soccer vs. William Woods University12 Volleyball vs. Lindenwood University15 Men’s Soccer vs. Indiana Institute of Technology18 Men’s Soccer vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University20 Men’s and Women’s Soccer vs. Missouri Baptist

University21-23 Alumni Reunion Weekend21-22 Hockey vs. Purdue University 22 New Residence Hall Dedication

Homecoming Parade and Picnic Football vs. Trinity International UniversityAlumni Awards Dinner & After-Dinner PartyVolleyball vs. Urbana University

23 Chapel ServiceMen’s Soccer vs. Davenport University

CALENDARhighlights

25 Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert26 Women’s Soccer vs. Ashford University27 Women’s Soccer vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University28-29 McKendree Volleyball Invitational

Hockey vs. SIUE

NOVEMBER

1 Volleyball vs. Quincy University3-6 Theater Department Fall Production – The Hett4-5 Hockey vs. University of Nebraska8 Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist University11-12 McKendree Classic Men’s Basketball Tournament12 Men’s Alumni Basketball Game18 Marching Bearcat Band Concert

Football vs. Quincy UniversityPreview Day

21 Percussion Ensemble Concert – The Hett22 Women’s Basketball vs. Blackburn College25-26 McKendree Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament29 Men’s Basketball vs. Mid-Continent University

DECEMBER

2 “A McKendree Christmas” Band Concert – The Hett2-3 McKendree Classic Men’s Basketball Tournament3 Women’s Basketball vs. University of Saint Francis8 Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Concert –

The Hett11 Choral Christmas Concert – The Hett12 Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Valley College13 Men’s Basketball vs. Olivette University17 Men’s Basketball vs. Maryville University

JANUARY

7 Women’s Basketball vs. William Woods University9 Women’s Basketball vs. Northeastern Oklahoma

University12 Women’s Basketball vs. Lindenwood University14 FIRST Robotics Competition – MPCC Gymnasium16 Preview Day17 Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist University20-21 Hockey vs. Illinois State University21 Women’s Basketball vs. University of Central Oklahoma25 Men’s Basketball vs. Lindenwood University28-29 Scholarship Weekend30 Women’s Basketball vs. Mid-Continent University31 Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist University

For the most current McKendree news, sports and event, visit mckendree.edu. For details about musical performances,theatre productions, films and speaking engagements, check out www.theHett.com or call 618-537-6863. All athletic eventsare home games. Check out www.mckbearcats.com for times and locations.


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9/11 Salute toHometown Heroes

For more details, check out McKendree.edu/veterans

Saturday, September 10, 2011

McKendree Universitysalutes all active military, veterans

8 a.m. – Harvest Challenge(5K run/walk and a half marathon run)

11 a.m. – Pre-game Tailgate (music, food andmilitary/�rst responder vehicle displays)

1:30 p.m. – McKendree University Bearcatfootball game vs. Malone University Pioneers

(complimentary game tickets)

Register online at www.mckendree.edu/homecoming or call 618-537-6813.

Tickets go on sale September 1, 2011.

Buy Online at www.theHett.com

or Call 618.537.6863 or 1.800.BEARCAT, ext. 6863

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s the Director of the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, of course I donate

to the Hett, but I also give to the Annual Fund. It is a crucial component

of McKendree’s financial picture. A gift to the Annual Fund directs my

contribution to the area of greatest need at McKendree. It funds every part of

the McKendree experience, from student scholarships, to faculty development,

to maintenance of our beautiful campus.

A gift to the Annual Fund means the McKendree legacy of a high quality

education will continue for generations to come. As a parent of young children,

I’m confident I’m investing wisely in their future.

Please join me in making your Annual Fund gift online at mckendree.edu/give,

or by contacting Lauren Frizzo, Director of Annual Giving, at

[email protected] or 618-537-6500.

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