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RECORD ENROLLMENTEZELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES 4 OSMAN NAMED CHRISTIAN BUSINESS LEADER 10 HOMECOMING 2005 PHOTO FEATURE 29

THE PIANISTFaculty member Jerome Reed follows his loveof playing the piano on a lifelong journey 17

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Groundbreaking for Ezell Center for

Biblical Studies a milestone for Lipscomb

TORCH STAFFKimberly E.Chaudoin,director of marketing and public relationsAmber R.Stacey,public relations specialistKatera Bolander,media relations coordinator

Student StaffJessica Brimm, Gallatin, Tenn.; Will Mason, Cincinnati, Ohios CaitlinParham,Brentwood,Tenn.;Tim Wright,Dickson,Tenn.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONPresident:Stephen F.FlattExecutive Vice President/Advancement:William H.TuckerProvost:W.Craig BledsoeVice President and Campus School Director:Keith NikolausVice President Enrollment & Marketing:Jim L.ThomasVice President Finance:Danny TaylorVice President University Relations:Walt LeaverGeneral Counsel:Phil EllenburgAthletic Director:Steve Potts

Board of Trustees: G.Hilton Dean,Nashville,chairman;J.D.Elliott,Madison,vice-chairman;Neika B. Stephens, Nashville, secretary; Richard S. Peugeot, Nashville, treasurer; James C.Allen,Destin,Fla.;Gary T.Baker,Franklin;Gary M.Bradley Sr.,Huntsville,Ala.;Alfred N.Carman,Brentwood;Lewis M.Carter,Donalsonville,Ga.;D.Gerald Coggin Sr.,Murfreesboro;Bryan A.Crisman, Memphis; Robbie B. Davis, Roger L. Davis, Nashville; Stanley M. Ezell, Nashville; Dr.Edwin L. Grogan, Paducah, Ky.; J. Gregory Hardeman, Nashville; Linda Heflin Johnston,Brentwood; Raymond B. Jones, Huntsville, Ala.; Robert E. Keith, Brentwood; Marty Kittrell,Lemont, Ill.; Charles Link, Nashville; Bill Luther, Palm Coast, Fla.; William B. McDonald,Centerville; Prentice Meador,Dallas,Texas; Countess Metcalf,Goodlettsville; Bill A.Mullican,Maryville; Sandra W. Perry, Franklin, Ky.; David W. Ralston, Memphis; Harriette Shivers,Roanoke,Va.;David L.Solomon,H.Carlton Stinson,Nashville;Tim S.Thomas,Clarksville,Tenn.;William Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. Jean Shelton Walker, Suffolk, Va.; Melvin White, CollegeGrove.

National Development Board: Lucien and Emily Acuff, Larry T. and Kellene Adams,Brentwood; David M. and Connie Adcox, Hohenwald; Thomas E. and Carrie Batey,Murfreesboro; Gary B. and Deborah Berry,Troy, Ala.; Michael L. and Pam Bixenman, OldHickory; Harold and Diane Brantley, Bowling Green, Ky.; Joel B. and Joy Campbell,Loveland,Ohio;Calvin and Kathryne Channell,Nashville;Oakley and Janice Christian Jr.,Nashville; Gary and Sheila Clark, Brentwood, Tenn; Dr. Michael W. and Becky Coleman,Money, Miss.; Willard and Ruth Collins, Nashville; J.R. and Sarah Compton, Madison;Caroline Cross, Franklin; Jeffrey and Julie Dale, Beaverton, Ore.; Harrison S. and RobbieDavis,Nashville; Mac and Barbara Davis,Birmingham,Ala.; Richard and Mary Dickerson,Brentwood; Joe Donaldson,Montgomery,Ala.; Mike and Kay Duncan,Brentwood; Johnand Janene Ezell, Brentwood; Trent and Krista Fortner, Old Hickory; Mark and MaryFrench, Nashville; Gregory and Sherri Gough, Brentwood; Chris and Melissa Gunn, PeteT. III and Judy Gunn, Benton, Ky.; Harold and Helen Hazelip, Don and Linda Lee Hudson,Nashville;Dr.Ronald A.and Barbara Hunter,Philip and Deena Irwin,Brentwood;Dan andMargaret Jordan, Nashville; Myron and Lois Keith, Franklin; Sharon and Lionel Lillicrap,Brentwood;Roger and Elisabeth Loyd,Nashville;W.Lee and Gail Maddux,Chattanooga;Ben and Loy Martin,Hendersonville; Jody and Marti Mason,Brentwood; Dale and MaryMcCulloch,Lebanon;Jim and Fay McFarlin,Nashville;John R.and Kelly Mick,Brentwood;Dr. Billy Sam and Trudy Moore, Huntsville, Ala.; Dolph and Ellen Morrison, Birmingham,Ala.; Burton and Lisa Nowers, Ty and Nancy Osman, Brentwood; Frank and BarbaraOuthier, Nashville; Sam and Janey Parker, Brentwood; John and Tammy Paul,Brentwood; Dick and Mary Ann Peugeot, Nashville; Lewis and Nan Rankin, Brentwood,Tenn; John and Kathryn Roberson, Brentwood; Monte and Kim Rommelman, Paducah,Ky.; John and Lynn Rutledge, Brentwood; David and Gerry Sciortino, Nashville; Robertand Alison Shackelford III, Selmer; Bob and Teresa Shaw, Goodlettsville; Ralph andHarriett Shivers, Roanoke, Va.; Chris and Kelly Smith, Paducah, Ky.; George Smith II,Huntsville, Ala.; Dr. Rodney and Linda Smith, Richmond, Va.; Peter and Susan Steidl,Pleasant Grove, Ala.; Patrick and Shelia Stella, Kevin and Kim Temple, Brentwood; Johnand Sharon Thweatt,Nashville;J.W.and Debbie Tolley,Franklin,Tenn;Ben and Jan Vance,Hixson; Will T. and Carol Vance, Nashville; Sid and Suzanne Verble, Elizabethtown, Ky.;Darryl and Cindy Wortman, Huntsville, Ala.; Randy and Carolyn Wright, Franklin; LeeYates, Nashville; Jim and Julie Young, Douglasville, Ga.

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Jerome Reed in his home practice studio. Cover photograph by Amber R. Stacey.

The sky could not have been clearer, nor could it have been a more rich blue. The wind was calm, and the sun on our faces erased the late-winter morning chill. In

short, we could not have asked for a finer day for the formalgroundbreaking ceremonies that marked beginning of con-struction on the new Ezell Center for Biblical Studies – as ifthe earth and sky wanted to share in bestowing honor wherehonor is due.

As we prepared for the ceremony, I was struck by thethought that this new building is the product of more than114 years of hopes, dreams and vision. In a very real sense,this building finds its genesis in a simple conversation between David Lipscomband James A. Harding in the late 1880s … a dream of a unique school that wouldoffer an education founded upon, and completed by, daily study of Scripture along-side other subjects appropriate for usefulness and good citizenship. These foundingprinciples live on more strongly than ever in our mission to integrate Christianfaith and practice with academic excellence. The Ezell Center for Biblical Studieswill be a constant, strategic reminder of these principles through the programs andservices it will house – and the name it will bear.

Lipscomb is the vibrant, influential university it is today because of the leader-ship, generosity and sacrifice of countless people through the decades. There aremany names that deserve mention in this group, but none is more fitting than thename “Ezell.”

The association between Lipscomb and the Ezell family rises from the influenceof Miles Ezell Senior, who graduated from David Lipscomb High School in theearly 1920s. Just as David Lipscomb was convinced of the value of the education hereceived at Franklin College – which motivated him to co-found the Nashville BibleSchool in 1891 – Pop Ezell was committed to the Christian education he received atLipscomb. Determined to see the school grow and thrive, he provided encourage-ment through generous donations, by providing vital advice and counsel, and bysending his own children to Lipscomb. Brother Willard Collins once said, “Iadmired him because he knew where he was going in life and in business. Hemaintained a proper balance and determination to see it through. … I consider himone of the major builders of Lipscomb University.”

He passed down to his family some bedrock values. Love for God. Hard work.Determination. Responsibility. Devotion to quality. Generosity. Humility … and lovefor Lipscomb. He passed on a responsibility to be servant leaders in the church,home, business, community, and school. Virtually everyone in this extended familyhas attended Lipscomb at some level. Three family members have served, or newserve, on the university’s Board of Trustees. Four family members are employeeshere. Two have been named “Christian Business Leader of the Year.” I know of nofamily that is more broadly invested in the leadership, support and strategic growthof the University than the Ezells. And I can think of no building that would bemore fitting to carry their name than one focused on equipping young people to belifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

Naming a building on this campus in honor of Miles Ezell Sr. and this exception-al extended family is long overdue. In fact, it is something we’ve wanted to do fornearly a quarter century, dating back to Brother Collins’s “Golden Decade” cam-paign plans. We are grateful that they have allowed us to do so, and it thrills me tothink of all the young people who will pass through these halls and be impacted inperpetuity by the leadership of the Ezell family. ■

— STEVE FLATT (’77)


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Christian Business Leader of the Year Ty Osman has been an entre-prenuer since he was 12 years old. Today, Osman leads SolomonBuilders in Nashville. He views his work as a “ministry.”

11 AA ‘‘DDiiaammoonndd’’iinn tthhee rroouugghhHaving a career in the music business was a dream from the timeAlumnus of the Year Marty Roe (’84) was a young child. When he cameto Nashville to enroll at Lipscomb University, Roe set the wheels inmotion to pursue that dream. Today, Roe has enjoyed much success aslead singer of Diamond Rio.

15 JJiinnkkiinnss ttuurrnnss ddooooddlliinngg iinnttoo ccaarreeeerrLittle did Jim Jinkins (’75) know that while doodling during his schooldays he was perfecting a skill that would lead him to a career of produc-ing award-winning animated programs for children.

17 LLoovvee ooff ppiiaannoo lleeaaddss RReeeedd oonn lliiffeettiimmee jjoouurrnneeyyPlaying the piano is as natural as breathing to Jerome Reed, professor ofmusic at Lipscomb. His appreciation of the instrument began in hisearly childhood and developed into a unique talent that has led him toperformance halls all across the country.

Departments4 News: Construction begins on Ezell Center for Bibilical Studies

20 Athletics: Baseball plays first home game under the lights

22 Bison Notes: News from alumni around the world

30 Final Word: Ezell groundbreaking good day for College of Bible

31 University Calendar

Top: Ezell Center for Biblical Studies groundbreaking seremonies. Middle: Jerome Reed at home withhis piano. Left: Kristina Hagerty, 2005 Homecoming Queen.

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Construction begins on Ezell Center for Biblical StudiesConstruction has begun on the much

anticipated new academic building to becompleted in August 2006.

Groundbreaking ceremonies on March 3officially started the building process. InFebruary, the board of trustees gave theapproval to begin construction on the $11.3million Ezell Center for Biblical Studies,said Dr. Steve Flatt, Lipscomb Universitypresident.

Flatt said the building will be named forthe extended family of Mr. and Mrs. MilesEzell Sr. in recognition of their support ofLipscomb through the years.

“The building will be named the EzellCenter for Biblical Studies reflecting ourgratitude to the Ezell family for its generoussupport of this project and to LipscombUniversity through the decades. Whendetails of our master plan were unveiled in1999, both Miles Ezell, Jr., and his brother,Bill Ezell, were on our board. They immedi-ately caught the vision and the need forsuch a facility. They, along with other signif-icant donors, helped to make this buildingpossible. While more than just the Collegeof Bible and Ministry will be located in thebuilding, those studies will be the center-piece of this new facility,” said Flatt.

The 77,000 square-foot facility will con-tain 24 classrooms as well as academicoffices and conference rooms. The buildingwill house the College of Bible andMinistry, the McCaleb Mission Center andthe departments of education, sociologyand social work, communication and histo-ry, politics and philosophy. Other featuresinclude the Doris Swang Chapel, the PaulRogers Board Room, Sanders Baxter Halland the Bill and Dot Mullican TelevisionStudio. Several administrative offices willalso be located in the building.

“This new building may be the most sig-nificant accomplishment of the campaignto date. It will be the largest, most compre-hensive and most attractive building oncampus. It will be the new academic hub ofcampus,” Flatt said.

The facility is a major construction goaloutlined in Lipscomb University’s Lightingthe Way: Igniting the Future campaign.

“This facility will provide students with abetter learning environment. The class-rooms will have the latest technology. Thetelevision studio will give the students agreat hands-on learning opportunity. It willalso be beneficial to have a lot of these aca-demic departments together,” said Dr. CraigBledsoe, provost.

Construction of the new facility willrequire relocation of the university’s inter-collegiate softball field and a parking lot.Both facilities are expected to be finished bythe time school begins this fall, Flatt said.

Lipscomb University partnered with the

Tennessee Valley Authority to determinean environmentally friendly method ofheating and cooling the Ezell Center forBiblical Studies, according to MichaelFulks, director of campus services. Thebuilding will use a geothermal heat pumpsystem, which should save the universitymoney on utilities.

“This is a much more fuel-efficient wayof heating and cooling a building thanusing the conventional system. We’re antic-ipating an annual savings of between$30,000 and $40,000 on our utilities,” saidFulks. “It’s a relatively new technique thatfew universities are using at this point.”

Underneath the frost line, the groundstays at a constant temperature of approxi-mately 57 degrees Fahrenheit. According toTVA officials, this temperature is anextremely efficient operating temperaturefor heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumpsystems circulate water between a waterloop, called an earth heat exchanger, andwater-to-air heat pumps located throughouta commercial building. The earth heatexchanger is most often a network of highdensity polyethylene piping in vertical

boreholes, 150-300 feet deep. Each heatpump has its own thermostat and is con-nected to the circulating water loop. Theconstant temperature earth heats or coolsthe circulating water loop as needed to bal-ance the building’s year-round heating andcooling requirements.

Tuck-Hinton Architects designed thefacility and D.F. Chase Inc. has been select-ed as the contractor, according to Fulks.

The Ezell Center for Biblical Studies ispart of the university’s campus master plan.In December 2003, Lipscomb University’scampus master plan was granted “institu-tional overlay” status by NashvilleDavidson County’s Metro Council. Thecouncil voted 38-0 to approve the plan onthird reading, making Lipscomb the firstuniversity in Nashville to be granted thenew institutional overlay status.

The overlay is a feature of Metro’s revisedzoning ordinance, and allows institutionslike Lipscomb to formally codify plans forfuture university growth and expansion,said Phil Ellenburg, general counsel forLipscomb University.

— KIM CHAUDOIN

Top: Groundbreaking ceremonies included, from left to right, Terry Briley, Dick Peugeot, RoyEzell, Sara Young, Bill Ezell, Miles Ezell, Steve Flatt, Seab Tuck, Dean Chase and Hilton Dean.Above: An architect’s rendering of the new Ezell Center for Biblical Studies.

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Flatt takes position with National HealthCare Corp.Lipscomb University officials will begin

an immediate, nationwide search for a suc-cessor to President Stephen F. Flatt, who hasbeen named senior vice president for devel-opment at National HealthCareCorporation, headquartered inMurfreesboro, Tenn.

Hilton Dean, chairman of Lipscomb’sBoard of Trustees, announced April 7 that asearch committee would begin work veryquickly toward identifying and securing anew president, the 17th in Lipscomb’s 114-year history.

“We’re saddened that Steve is leaving andwe wish him well in his new endeavor. Stevehas been a very effective leader and has hada tremendous impact on campus. We willimmediately launch a nationwide search tofind someone who will build on what Steveand those who have come before him haveaccomplished here,” said Dean.

Flatt said he looks forward to the oppor-tunities that lie ahead at NHC.

“Thinking about leaving LipscombUniversity, my alma mater, has been one ofthe most difficult decisions of my life. Itruly believe Lipscomb is a premier academ-ic institution, whose Christian context isunique, and I have been very pleased withthe progress we’ve made and the positionLipscomb is in for future growth.

“Having said that, I am extremely excitedabout my new role at NHC and the poten-tial it offers for serving in a different way.NHC has a great history as an industryleader in senior care. This represents atremendous opportunity for me to join theleadership team of one of America’s great-est companies,” Flatt said.

“I see education and senior healthcare asaspects of ministry. Both provide opportu-nities to help people at critical times in theirlives. At Lipscomb, I’ve had the wonderfulopportunity to help students. As a largegroup of our population ages, demand forquality care for the elderly will grow expo-nentially. As senior vice president of devel-opment I look forward to helping NHC

meet that demand by providing the highestquality of care available.”

Lipscomb University is one of the fewinstitutions in the nation that educates stu-dents from pre-kindergarten through themaster’s degree level in one system.Lipscomb University enrolls approximately2,600 undergraduate and graduate studentsin 80 major fields of study leading to bach-elor’s degrees, and through master’s degreeprograms in business administration, bibli-cal studies and education. David LipscombCampus School enrolls nearly 1,500 in pre-K through grade 12. Lipscomb is associatedwith the churches of Christ.

“We will be looking for a candidate who iswell respected within the Church of Christ,who has demonstrated leadership skills andan aggressive vision for growth and the excel-lence that is demanded by faith at all levels ofour institution,” Dean said.

Flatt, a 1977 Lipscomb University gradu-ate, began his tenure as Lipscomb’s presi-dent in June 1997. Under his leadershipLipscomb’s academic departments werereorganized into five colleges, and theRaymond B. Jones School of Engineeringand the Lipscomb/Vanderbilt NursingPartnership were established. Curriculumand degree expansions included a master ofbusiness administration, a master of divini-ty, bachelor of science degrees in computerengineering and engineering mechanics,and a bachelor of science in nursing degree;and study abroad programs were added inLondon, Athens and Montevideo. Otheraccomplishments during Flatt’s tenureinclude transitioning the athletic programfrom the NAIA to the NCAA-Division I, cre-ating an Office of Multicultural Affairs andestablishing four competency centers – theCenter for Leadership Excellence, Center forCharacter Development, Center forInternational Peace and Justice and theCenter for Spiritual Renewal. Flatt alsoguided the university through a capital andendowment campaign which has raised$110 million to date. Campus enhance-

ments during this time include the con-struction of the 5,000-seat Allen Arena, aparking garage, 148-bed addition toJohnson Residence Hall, a major renovationof the Student Center, several dormitoryrenovations, and the beginning of construc-tion on the 77,000-square foot Ezell Centerfor Biblical Studies.

Flatt began his career with Lipscomb in1977 as assistant to the vice president. He hasalso served as director of admissions, vicepresident/business affairs and vice presi-dent/institutional planning. From 1986-1990, Flatt was president of Ezell-HardingChristian School and was minister ofMadison Church of Christ from 1986-1997.

Flatt will begin his role at NHC June 15.— KIM CHAUDOIN

Dr. Steve Flatt

The Lipscomb University Board ofTrustees met April 19 and named Dr.Harold Hazelip as interim president, HiltonDean, board chairman, announced.

Hazelip will serve as interim presidentwhile university officials search for a suc-cessor for current president Steve Flatt, whohas accepted a position with NationalHealthCare Corp. effective June 15. Hazelipserved as the 15th president of LipscombUniversity beginning in 1986 until hisretirement in 1997. In his role as LipscombUniversity’s chancellor he has served as anadjunct Bible professor.

“Dr. Hazelip has the respect of the entireLipscomb community. He is committed tocontinuing the progress the university hasmade under the great leadership of SteveFlatt while the search for a new presidenttakes place,” said Dean.

Hazelip’s appointment is effective June 1and he will serve as Lipscomb’s chief execu-tive officer during his tenure as interimpresident, according to Dean.

“I’ve spent more of my life on this campusthan anywhere else in the world. It is my almamater and I’m honored that I have beenasked to serve the university in this capacity,”

said Hazelip. “I want tohelp the university tocontinue to build onthe momentum thatSteve has accomplishedduring his presidency.”

Dean said that asearch committee hasbeen formed to seekFlatt’s successor. Seearticle on page six forjob qualifications and application/nomina-tion procedures. For more information visitwww.lipscomb.edu. — KIM CHAUDOIN

Chancellor Hazelip named interim president

Harold Hazelip


Lipscomb University willhave new leadership in itsAdvancement division begin-ning June 1, President SteveFlatt has announced.

Joseph M. Ivey, Sugar Land,Texas, has been appointed vicepresident for advancement atLipscomb, Flatt said. Ivey comesto Lipscomb from MadisonStreet Partnership Ltd., where heinvests and manages a portfolioof marketable securities and pri-vate businesses, and providesconsulting to non-profit organi-zations and corporations. He isalso a former chairman of theFreed-Hardeman UniversityBoard of Trustees.

He succeeds William H.Tucker, who will remain withthe Advancement staff as vicechancellor. He will focus onworking with major donors.

“Joe brings a wealth of expe-rience that will be extremelyvaluable as he assumes theleadership of this vital area thathas been so capably directed byWilliam Tucker for nearly 13years. Joe’s combination ofexperience in Christian educa-tion and in building large, suc-cessful corporations will servehim, and Lipscomb, well in thisnew role,” Flatt said.

“William has been, and will

continue to be, an invaluableasset to Lipscomb University,”Flatt said. “He has led usthrough the largest and mostsuccessful capital and endow-ment campaign in history –total dollars given to Lipscombover the campaign’s seven yearsexceeds the previous sevenyears by nearly 119 percent. Asvice chancellor, William willuse his expertise, influence andlove for Lipscomb to attractmajor gifts that will continuethe university’s progress andhelp secure our future,” Flattsaid.

Ivey said a student’s collegeyears are the critical time forfaith formation, which is oneof the reasons he is attracted toa new career at Lipscomb.

“I think faith formation canbest take place in the context ofChristian education. Lipscombhas a great history and a greatfuture. It is well positioned geo-graphically, in its academic

offerings, and to encouragefaith formation. That’s a goodplace to be,” he said.

Ivey earned his bachelor ofarts degree in Bible from Freed-Hardeman in 1979, and is acandidate for the master ofbusiness administration degreefrom Texas A&M University inJune. He has served as presi-dent and chief executive officerof three companies, one ofwhich was among the Fortune500. He has been with theMadison Street Partnershipsince 2002, and has served asan elder in the First ColonyChurch of Christ since 2001.

Ivey is married to the formerMalinda Bray. Their son Shaneis a 2003 art graduate fromLipscomb, and his wife,Natalie, is a current Lipscombstudent. Their daughter JennyShoemaker, and her husband,Matt, live in Abilene. Anotherdaughter, Sarabeth, is in the8th grade. ■

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The Memorial Foundation has awarded a$100,000 grant for laboratory equipment to sup-port the new Lipscomb/Vanderbilt NursingPartnership.

The grant will enhance laboratory experiencesat Lipscomb that are essential to preparing nurs-es who can explain and apply treatment regi-mens to their patients, said Dr. Ben Hutchinson,dean of the College of Natural and AppliedSciences.

“Nurses are key providers in explaining andproviding treatment regimens to patients. Such arole requires their understanding of biology andchemistry concepts. The Memorial Foundationgift assures that nursing students will have thebest equipment in their microbiology, anatomyand physiology laboratories as this partnershipbegins,” Hutchinson said.

In December 2003, the Tennessee State Boardof Nursing approved a partnership agreement

between Lipscomb University and the VanderbiltUniversity School of Nursing that will allowLipscomb to offer a Bachelor of Science inNursing degree with courses provided byVanderbilt.

Students in the program take their first fivesemesters of foundational nursing courses atLipscomb. The remaining three semesters of pro-fessional nursing courses and clinical experi-ences will be offered at Vanderbilt. Upon suc-cessful completion of the program students willreceive the bachelor of science in nursing fromLipscomb.

The Memorial Foundation, located inHendersonville, Tenn., exists to “enhance thequality of life in Middle Tennessee by providingeconomic support to nonprofit organizations,”according to its website.■

Nursing program nets $100,000 grant

Ivey to leadAdvancementdivision

William TuckerJoe Ivey

Applications, nominationsfor president position

Lipscomb University invites applications andnominations for the position of President. ThePresident is the chief executive officer of theUniversity and reports directly to the Board ofTrustees. The President is responsible for theeffective and strategic leadership of theUniversity. Applicants and nominees must beactive members of a congregation of the Churchof Christ.

Lipscomb University is a private coeducation-al institution whose principal focus is under-graduate education in the liberal arts and sci-ences, combined with a number of pre-profes-sional fields and master’s degree programs. Itsprimary mission is to integrate Christian faithand practice with academic excellence. The mis-sion is carried out not only in the classroom butalso by involvement in numerous services to thechurch and the larger community. The core val-ues that provide the foundation for the works ofLipscomb University include Christlikeness,Truth, Excellence, and Service.

Key leadership initiatives for the President:• Support the mission, vision, and values of

the University.• Must have a track record of visionary and

collegial leadership in a complex organization.• Build and strengthen financial support for

the University.• Enhance the standing and reputation of

the University locally, regionally, and nationally. Highly desired characteristics:• First-hand experience with the life of an

academic community.• Academic credentials, administrative expe-

rience, and business experience appropriate forthe position.

• Experience in recruiting, developing, andretaining excellent professionals.

• Experience with budgeting and financialmanagement, performance evaluations, andprogram assessment.

• A collaborative, ethical, innovative andeffective leadership style.

• Commitment to Lipscomb’s Christian mis-sion and devotion to the integration of faith andlearning.

Lipscomb University and Campus Schoolhave more than 4,000 students and are locatedin Nashville, Tennessee, a metropolitan area ofmore than 1.3 million, making it the nation's22nd largest city. Nashville was recently recog-nized by Forbes magazine as one of 25 U.S.cities likely to have the best job growth over thenext five years, and by Fortune magazine as oneof the 15 most livable U.S. cities.

Salary is commensurate with experience,including a comprehensive benefits package.Applications will be accepted until the position isfilled. Candidates should submit a letter of inter-est addressing their qualifications for accom-plishing the key leadership initiatives mentionedabove, a resume or vita, two letters of reference,and contact information for three additional ref-erences. To nominate candidates for this posi-tion, send information about the nominees andtheir professional experience along with contactinformation to the address below.

Letters of interest and nominations maybe submitted in confidence either electroni-cally or in writing to: Gary Daugherty,Senior Vice President; Baker, Parker andAssociates, Inc.; Five Concourse Parkway,Suite 2440; Atlanta, GA 30328-6111 or e-mail [email protected].

Lipscomb University complies with all appli-cable federal and state nondiscrimination lawsand operates within the Christian-orientedaims and ideals and religious tenets of theChurch of Christ. ■


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Seniors score 100 percent pass rateon national engineering exam

Seniors at Lipscomb University’sRaymond B. Jones School of Engineeringrecently scored a 100 percent pass rate onthe national Fundamentals of EngineeringExam (FE exam) while the national passrate was only 63.2 percent and theTennessee pass rate was only 58.8 percent.The exam is used throughout the nation asa mandatory step for people wanting toacquire an engineering license.

“This success speaks to the quality ofour program,” said Fort Gwinn, associateprofessor and chair in the department ofengineering mechanics at LipscombUniversity.

“We use the FE exam to measure howwell we are teaching the material, and weare very pleased that the numbers show weare doing well. The results also show usthat our students are succeeding in theareas the profession thinks are important.”

For more information aboutLipscomb’s engineering program, visitengineering.lipscomb.edu or contactGilliam at 615.279.5887, 1.800.333.4358ext. 5887 or [email protected].

Lipscomb has record number oftransfers this spring

A record number of transfer studentshave enrolled at Lipscomb University thisspring.

The number of new transfer studentsincreased by 20% from last spring, said ScottGilmer, director of transfer admissions.

“Students looking to transfer are realizingthat Lipscomb is a great place to go,” saidGilmer. “At Lipscomb, you are not just anumber; you are a person. We prepare stu-dents very well for their chosen career or forgraduate school through quality educationand close relationships with faculty.”

Small class sizes are not the only reasonstudents are transferring to Lipscomb.

“Transfer students also like Lipscombbecause of the Christian environment inte-grated with strong academic programs,”said Gilmer. “With small classes, a low stu-dent-to-faculty ratio and a friendly cam-pus, it is easy for transfer students to makea smooth transition and to succeed.”

Numbers of prospective transfer stu-dents are also up for Fall 2005. The lastreport showed that applications arealready up 131% from this time last year,Gilmer said.

‘Torch’ wins CASE awardsLipscomb University’s alumni magazine,

The Torch, recently received two awards in

the 2005 CASE District III AdvancementAwards program.

The magazine was selected as a GrandAward recipient in the “Tabloid andNewsletter Publishing Improvement” cate-gory and a special merit award in the “VisualDesign: Improvement in Design” category,said Kim Chaudoin, director of marketingand public relations at Lipscomb.

“These awards help validate the change wemade in the format of the publication from anewspaper to a magazine,” she said. “Itreflects the hard work and efforts of manyfolks on campus to produce a publicationthat is recogized by CASE for its excellence.”

The Torch was first published in Spring2004 and replaced The Lipscomb News asLipscomb’s alumni publication.

Hazelip Seminar set for May 9-11The annual Harold Hazelip Biblical

Preaching Seminar is set for May 9-11 atLipscomb.

“Preaching Jesus” will be the theme forthe seminar. Speakers for the series willinclude Monte Cox, Harding University,“Preaching Jesus in Multi-culturalContexts;” Mark Hamilton, AbileneChristian University, “Preaching Jesus fromOld Testament Texts;” Randy Harris, AbileneChristian University, “Preaching Jesus withPassion;” Carl Holladay, Emory University,“Preaching Jesus from Paul’s Letters;” and

Mike Williams, Lipscomb University,“Preaching Jesus from the Gospels.”

The Hazelip seminar fee is $125 for per-sons staying on campus, $100 for othersbefore April 15. After April 15, fees are$150 for persons staying on campus, $125for others. A $50 deposit is required and isrefundable through May 1. The seminar issponsored by the Lipscomb UniversityCollege of Bible and Ministry.

For complete information or to register,call the College of Bible and Ministry at279-6051 or 800-333-4358, ext. 6051 or e-mail [email protected].

Prill receives communicationeducator award

Dr. Paul Prill, professor of communica-tion, was recently named the 2004Communication Educator of the Year awardfrom the Tennessee CommunicationAssociation.

Prill is also director of the HonorsProgram.

The Tennessee CommunicationAssociation is a professional organizationfor communication scholars -- including,but not limited to, faculty and students --who seek to improve communication educa-tion at all levels in Tennessee, encourageresearch in communication, and foster com-munity recognition of effective communica-tion. ■

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PGA Golfer, Kenny Perry, second f rom right, member of the 2004 Ryder Cup team, presents Dr. Steve Flatt,right, with a $100,000 check to fund a “Golf for Business and Life” course at Lipscomb. Also with Perry, fromleft to right, are Bill Cioffoletti, PGA America Director of Community Outreach; Earnie Ellison, PGA Director,Business and Community Relations; and Perry’s wife, Sandy, a 1982 graduate and member of the LipscombBoard of Trustees.


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Gay receives House of MercyStudent Volunteer award

Lipscomb University senior Elizabeth Gayhas been named the recipient of the House ofMercy’s Student Volunteer of the Year award.

Gay was given the award because she“showed a true spirit of the heart,” said SandyRamos, vice president of the board of directorsfor the House of Mercy. “She became involvedwith volunteering for the House of Mercywhile president of Pi Kappa Sigma, a girls’ serv-ice club at Lipscomb. She spent countlesshours recruiting other volunteers from theclub and other friends to help us meet ourneeds at the House of Mercy.”

“It often seems that we live in a ‘me first’world, which is why Elizabeth stood out.

She always asks ‘what else can I do to helpyou’ because her focus is on others beforeherself. That spirit made her the mostdeserving recipient of this year’s 1st annualStudent Volunteer of the Year award.”

Gay’s involvement began when she agreedto recruit and organize volunteers for theHouse of Mercy’s fundraiser/gala. Some ofthe volunteers worked the silent auction dur-ing the fundraiser and others stayed at theHouse of Mercy houses to baby-sit so themoms could attend the dinner.

For Gay, her experience helping the moth-ers and staff at House of Mercy showed herthat the “little things” matter most.

“Sometimes I felt like I wasn’t doingmuch at all to help out,” she said. “I didn’trealize at first that the two hours I took

from my day to baby-sit provided thechance for these mothers to take care ofimportant business in their lives or just tohave some time alone. Something that did-n’t seem to be that big of a deal to me wasactually a really big deal to those mothers.

“I was extremely flattered and honoredwhen I found out that I was being given thisaward. The message of thanks sent throughthis award along with seeing how much myseemingly small contribution to the Houseof Mercy actually helped them has helpedme to see that the small things really matter.It is important to continually figure outways to help other people, even if it seemssmall or insignificant. The small sacrificessometimes make the most difference.”■

With the death of Paul Rogers on Jan. 6,Lipscomb University and the MiddleTennessee community lost a good friend.

Mr. Rogers devoted his life to preaching,spending 48-years serving the Centervillechurch of Christ in Hickman County, Tenn.

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. Rogerspreached his first sermon in August 1952 forhis home church, Central church of Christ.He enrolled at Lipscomb University that falland began preaching every Sunday for theOld Jefferson church in Smyrna, Tenn., untilhe graduated from Lipscomb in 1956. At OldJefferson he met Judy Johns and married herin 1955. After graduation they worked withthe youth at the church in Lewisburg, Tenn.,before accepting the job in Centerville. Hebegan preaching there in January 1957 andnever left.

“You won’t find a better example of whatit means to be Christ-like than Paul Rogers.He was involved in people’s lives – visitingthe sick, helping the poor, counseling thebrokenhearted, celebrating victories. It did-n’t matter if they were from his church ornot. That was the example Christ set in theNew Testament, and he was determined toemulate his Master in every respect,” saidDr. Stephen F. Flatt, Lipscomb Universitypresident.

“Paul’s ministry at Centerville church ofChrist has been a model for small-townchurches – even churches in large commu-nities – across the nation. His service as amember of the Board of Trustees atLipscomb helped to enhance our premieracademic program, but always kept usfocused on the spiritual roots of our mis-sion. He epitomized the concept of servantleadership. There is a hole in the worldtonight because of the passing of PaulRogers.”

Mr. Rogers’ impact at Centerville and inHickman County was far-reaching. While atCenterville the congregation grew from 325

members to more than 800, a new churchbuilding was constructed in 1966, CampMeribah, a church camp valued at $1 mil-lion, opened in 1969; a $200,000 OutreachCenter for benevolence and senior citizenswork opened in 1980 and a 75-unit, $2.5million apartment complex, Tulipwood,opened for senior citizens.

Throughout the years, Mr. Rogers was amentor to others.

“When I was a college student I preachedat a small congregation in Hickman County.Paul was an inspirational mentor to me. Hewas the ‘Dean of Preachers.” He was encour-aging and supportive of me in every way. Hetruly loved to preach and had a way of mak-ing others appreciate that calling,” said WaltLeaver, Lipscomb University vice presidentfor university relations and pulpit minister atBrentwood Hills church of Christ inNashville.

Mr. Rogers also dedicated much time inservice to Lipscomb University. He joined theboard of trustees in 1986 and remained amember until health issues necessitated hisretirement from the board in 2003. He servedunder three administrations: Willard Collins,Harold Hazelip and Steve Flatt. For much ofhis tenure, he chaired the board’s AcademicAffairs Committee, helping to ensure thatLipscomb’s mission of integrating Christianfaith and practice with academic excellencewas accomplished throughout the curricu-lum.

“Paul was a gentle, good man. He was theembodiment of humble Christian service. Ideeply valued his friendship. His loyalty toLipscomb added credibility to our claim to bea genuinely Christian institution,” saidHazelip, Lipscomb University chancellor whoserved as president from 1986-1997.

“As a preacher, his example of workingfor decades in the same community hasinspired many fellow preachers to pursuelong-term service with one congregation.

Paul will be very difficult to replace, both inCenterville and in the brotherhood atlarge.”

Mr. Rogers was presented the “DiakoniaAward” at Lipscomb in 2003 to recognizehis 50 years in ministry. He and his wife,Judy, were also presented the university’s“Barnabas Award” in honor of their serviceand encouragement to the church. Last year,university officials announced plans tohonor Mr. Rogers in its new Bible Buildingby naming a selected area the “Paul RogersBoard Room.”

Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife of 50years, Judy (Johns) Rogers; sons, Larry andDavid Rogers; daughters Susan (Rogers)Harber and Emily (Rogers) Webber; abrother, Maurice Rogers; sisters, Madelyn(Rogers) Poole and Jeanette (Rogers) Lowe;and eight grandchildren.■

— KIM CHAUDOIN

Rogers leaves legacy of ministry, service

Paul Rogers


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Record number of students, faculty participate in spring break missionsTwenty-four teams totaling a record 500

Lipscomb University students and employ-ees participated in spring break missionand service efforts March 21-25.

Nineteen of the teams travelled to inter-national locations and five worked in theUnited States, said Mark Jent, coordinatorof missions development at Lipscomb.

The total number participating contin-ues the trend of increasing spring breakmission participation at Lipscomb. Some300 students and employees participatedin 15 efforts in 2003, while 400 participat-ed last year in 18 trips, Jent said.

Nine of the 24 efforts were new thisyear, including Monterrey, Mexico; SanSalvador, El Salvador; St. Martin, WestIndies; Los Angeles; Miami; and Newport,Wales; and two additional teams toEngland and Scotland, Jent said.

In addition to the U.S., other countriesand the number of teams working duringthe break included Honduras, three;Mexico, three; England, three; Scotland,three; El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica,Netherlands Antilles, West Indies andWales one each, Jent said.

“The increase in numbers the past fewyears are not due to anything we havedone or can take credit for whatsoever. It isa reflection of today's student and howtheir parents and their churches have pre-pared them for the journey ahead whilethey are students at Lipscomb,” said Jent.

“Whether it is serving as a mentor to aninner city kid here in Nashville, volunteer-ing at the local Rescue Mission, visiting anorphanage in Mexico or being a mission-ary for a week on a medical mission cam-paign, what the students are doing inpreparation for and on these trips seems tobe transforming the spirit on campus likenothing else ever before. So praise Godhow He is using them to be his hands andfeet to the world.”

“Our aim is to help every Lipscomb stu-

dent discover and develop his or her ownpersonal ministry. With that in mind,Lipscomb offers students a unique oppor-tunity to help advance the kingdom ofGod in mission efforts of many types oncampus, in Nashville, and throughout theworld.”

Twelve trips are already in planning forsummer break, he said, to Australia,Romania, Great Britain, Honduras, Peru,Kenya, New Zealand, Hawaii, Brazil andAfrica. ■

Above: DeeDee Dunnavant in Cozumel, Mexico, visit-ing the Ciudad de Angeles orphanage. The Lipscombteam of 22 that visited Cozumel worked extensivelywith the home, in the church and in the local commu-nity. Right: Lipscomb students make a presentationat a school in Newcastle, England, during a springbreak mission trip there. The team was led by MikeMoss, professor of bible and director of the GraduateBible Studies program.

Lipscomb University is offering a summer day camp for aca-demically talented middle school students July 11-22, said CarrollWells, professor of mathematics and program co-director.

The G.E.M.S program — Guided Enrichment for MiddleStudents — is a ten-day, non-residential summer camp for studentsentering grades 6-8 in the 2005-06 school year. During the camp,students will participate in a variety of educational and culturalactivities that are directed by Lipscomb faculty, said Wells.

During the ten days, students will be enrolled in four classeseach day focusing on topics such as art, computer science, cre-ative writing, mathematics, music and engineering. Each classwill meet for one and a half hours each week day for six hours of

daily instruction. “Students will have the opportunity to develop skills, expand

interests and make friends with young people who have similarinterests,” said Wells.

The registration fee for G.E.M.S. is $450 and includes instruc-tion, supplies, lunches and a t-shirt. Deadline for registration isJune 15.

Randy Bouldin, assistant professor of mathematics, is directingand coordinating the program with Wells.

For more information or to receive an application, call 615.279.5835or 615.279.5711 or e-mail [email protected].

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Working is something that Ty Osman has done most of hislife. From the age of 12 — the age most boys are busy play-ing sports or playing video games — Osman has been an

entreprenuer.In November, Osman was honored as Lipscomb University’s 2004

“Christian Business Leader of the Year.” Osman, a 1987 businessadministration graduate of Lipscomb University, is president ofSolomon Builders Inc., a full service commercial construction compa-ny based in Nashville that emphasizes strong core values, loyal rela-tionships and quality work.

Osman founded the company with Gregg Turner in 1992. Sincethat time, the company’s project portfolio exceeds 600 projects thatrange in size from interior renovations and build-outs to large newconstruction projects. Local new construction projects include therecent expansion of Christ Church in Nashville, the Seven SpringsOffice Park near Bentwood, Covenant Presbyterian Church in BurtonHills, several new branches for First Tennessee Bank and the NashvilleZoo at Grassmere.

A native of Hialeah, Fla., Osman has been involved in a variety ofbusiness ventures during his lifetime including starting a lawn carebusiness at age 12 that eventually employed 20 people.

“My dad and brothers always worked for themselves. That’s theenvironment I grew up in. Having my own business was a naturalthing for me. It was like breathing. It would seem weird to do any-thing else,” he said.

Osman sold the lawn care business when he left Florida to attendLipscomb in Nashville. Meanwhile, Osman, along with his two olderbrothers, Michael and Craig, became early franchisees of SubwaySandwich Shops and opened eight Subway restaurants in Florida. Whilea student at Lipscomb, Osman and his brothers bought franchise rights,started and managed four Subway shops in Nashville, eventually grow-ing to eight Nashville-area stores after Osman’s graduation.

While in the process of opening one of the restaurants, Osman decid-ed to subcontract the building work himself. Owners of other localSubway franchises soon began approaching Osman about performingtheir restaurant construction. As a result, Osman formed OsmanContracting, Inc. While seeking new restaurant locations, Osman metTurner, a commercial real estate agent. That began a friendship and part-nership that resulted in the formation of Solomon Builders in 1992.

Osman said the company was based on the story of Solomon fromthe Bible.

“He was a builder for the Lord. We see this business as our ministry.We decided that we’re going to honor God in all that we do. We striveto live and conduct business the way the Lord wants us to. If we’re suc-cessful by the standards the world sets, that’s fine. But, we want to dowhat the Lord wants us to do. And, we’ve been blessed immeasur-ably,” he said.

Osman credits a lot of his business success to the people aroundhim.

“I have great people around me. That results in a great company. It’sthat simple,” he said.

Osman makes a great effort to ensure a good environment for hisemployees.

“The company environment and the way you treat your people are soimportant. Our employees are our greatest attribute. We work hard, butwe also have fun and we appreciate our folks. I believe we have employ-ee buy-in to what we’re about. That creates a loyalty that is such an asset.I’m also a big believer in team-building. We don’t have an organization-al chart here. Everyone is equally important,” said Osman.

Based upon responses to independently conducted employee surveysof Middle Tennessee companies last fall, the Nashville Business Journalnamed Solomon Builders as one of the area’s “Best Places to Work.”

Osman and his Solomon team are selective about the jobs theychoose to bid on. Out of area projects must be a good fit for theassigned project team members because they want to avoid long-termseparation of employees and families, Osman said.

Osman said his experiences at Lipscomb had a great influence onhim.

“(My time there) blew me away,” he said. “Lipscomb means so muchto me. When I came to Lipscomb from Miami, I’d never set foot on cam-pus. I was hungry for Christian friends. To me, it seemed a little bit likeHeaven. I found people who wanted what I wanted. The professors andthe friends I made there gave me a security that has helped me.”

Osman and his wife, Nancy (Lewis ’86) live in Nashville with theirthree children, Adair, 12; Ty, 11; and Kendall, 6. He is a member ofWoodmont Hills Church of Christ and is a member of LipscombUniversity’s National Development Board. Osman is also involved withGoodwill Industries and the Foundation for Christian Education.

The Christian Business Leader of the Year is an annual award atLipscomb, which seeks to present to students role models who havelived by Christian principles and have been highly successful in busi-ness. The award is presented by the university’s College of Business. ■

— KIM CHAUDOIN

PHOTO: COURTESY SOLOMON BUILDERS

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

Buildingwith aPurpose

An entrepreneur since childhood, Ty Osman usesconstruction business to influence employees,clients


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A ‘Diamond’ in the rough

[ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR][ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR]

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. Marty Roe is a walking testi-mony to that old adage. The road to becoming a member of one of coun-try music’s most successful groups led Roe, lead singer for Diamond Rio,down many paths. But, years of persistence paid off for this year’sAlumnus of the Year. BY KIM CHAUDOIN (’90)



Music has always been an important part of Roe’s life.

“My interest in music started the day my father was born,”

said Roe, a 1983 graduate. “My family is very Appalachian in our

background. My dad played the guitar and was a country music

fan. He did a radio show for a station in Morehead, Kentucky.

Tom T. Hall was a disc jockey there at the time.”

The Ohio native said that his musical influence was predes-

tined years before he was born, when his father heard Marty

Robbins on an Arizona radio station and became a fan.

“In 1959, Robbins won a Grammy Award and in 1960 I was

born and here comes Marty Roe,” he said.

A variety of other artists have influenced Roe. Among them

are George Jones, Merle Haggard, the Beatles, John Denver, Yes

and Genesis. No particular genre influenced him, but rather the

musicianship of the artists, he said.

By the time he reached his twelfth birthday, Roe was already

playing and singing professionally. Among his early musical

endeavors was singing at church and performing in the Gospel

Quartet Carter County Jamboree.

After graduating from high school, Roe headed to Nashville to

attend Lipscomb University. He quickly became involved with

musical groups on campus as he played the trumpet for the jazz

band, was a member of both the A Cappella Singers and Chorale

and participated in Singarama, earning a “Willard Award” for his

performance.

Becoming a part of the admissions office recruiting band,

Windsong, perhaps had more impact on Roe becoming part of

Diamond Rio than anything else.

“I didn’t know about Windsong but my girlfriend, Robin

(Stafford, x’84), who later became my wife, knew some of the

band,” Roe said. “My sophomore year, she encouraged me to

tryout for it. I did and was fortunate that Steve Flatt (now presi-

dent) and Steve Davidson (now director of spiritual outreach) in

the admissions office gave me a chance.

“That’s what really started me on my music career. Without

that boost of confidence, I wouldn’t have made it. The experi-

ence played a crucial role in getting me to where I am today.”

Roe said his involvement in Windsong introduced him to

other students who went on to be successful in the music indus-

try. Mark Heimermann (x’86), a producer; Monty Powell (’83),

Marty Roe and fellow members of Diamond Rio performed in Collins AlumniAuditorium during a special Homecoming concert in February.

PHOTO: AMBER STACEY


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also a producer; and Kip Raines (x’85), a studio drummer, are

among those Roe came to know.

THE NEXT STEP. In 1983, Roe began working at Opryland theme

park in Nashville as a ride operator. Times were tough financial-

ly and sometimes he had to scrape together nickels and dimes

just to pay the rent. A year later, Roe became a part of the park’s

resident country band, the Tennessee River Boys. Diamond Rio

guitarist Jimmy Olander and keyboardist Dan Truman also

joined the group. In 1985, the three left Opryland in search of a

recording contract.

“Times were difficult, but I never wanted to give up. Each

thing I went through was a stepping stone. Everyone’s road is

different. We just believed in our abilities. My wife was a big part

of helping me get through it all and I prayed a lot,” said Roe.

In 1989, Roe, his Opryland buddies and three other musi-

cians formed Diamond Rio. The next year the group performed

in a showcase for Arista Records.They signed a contract with the

record label and recorded their first album. A short time later, in

1991, Meet in the Middle, became their first number one hit.

Later that year the group won its first award from the Academy

of Country Music as the Top Vocal Group. Since then, Diamond

Rio has won numerous awards. Between 1991 and 1999, the

band placed 22 singles on the charts, including such phenome-

nal successes as “Meet in the Middle,” “In a Week or Two,” “Love

a Little Stronger,” “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Imagine

That,” “You’re Gone” and “Unbelievable.” Along the way,

Diamond Rio picked up five Country Music Association awards,

including four for Vocal Group of the Year. They also picked up

two Academy of Country Music trophies as Group of the Year

and eight Grammy nominations. All six of their albums of the

1990s earned Gold Record certifications and three of those are

Platinum sellers. As Diamond Rio entered the new millennium,

the explosive success of “One More Day” led to an eleventh

Grammy nomination and a seventh Gold Record.

“I've been surprised by our success. We’ve been very fortu-

nate. I just didn’t think it was realistic for us to do this well. But

you won’t achieve a goal if you don’t set it high,” he said.

Roe said his measure of personal success has nothing to do

with career.

“My success comes in that my parents are tremendous people.

Every one in my family loves the Lord. That is the ultimate for-

tune. I’ve met and stayed with a wife that’s been with me the

whole time and I have two children who are healthy. I’ve been

blessed with the American dream.”

Music has been like a best friend through the years. Roe said

he gets a great deal of satisfaction being on stage and using the

talent he has been given.

“I believe it’s what I’ve been called to do,” he said.

Lipscomb has been an important part of Roe’s life.

“I tremendously cherish the time I spent at Lipscomb,” said

Roe. “Those years of preparation laid such a good foundation

for me and for my future. I made many lifelong friends and

acquaintances who will always be a part of my life.”

Being named Alumnus of the Year means a lot to Roe.

“I am honored. I appreciate this institution for the many,

many great things it has given me in my life — all the people and

the friendships. It’s where I developed my own personal rela-

tionship with God,” said Roe.

Roe said he doesn’t know what his future holds, but he

hopes music is part of it. But, whatever happens, Roe said he is

happy with the way things have gone in his life.

“I’ve achieved all the dreams I had as a kid,” he said. “It’s all

come true. The things that have really mattered have happened.

It’s a humbling place to be.”■

Marty Roe with his wife, Robin, left, and his parents, Roberta and Zane Roe during Homecoming chapel activities in February.


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DDiissttiinngguuiisshheedd AlumniEach year university deans and administrators select five distinguished alumni and the ’FessorBoyce Award recipient. Meet the 2005 honorees.

Beth Halteman Harwell (’78)College of Arts and Humanities

Beth Halteman Harwell,a member of the TennesseeHouse of Representatives(District 56), was honoredas the DistinguishedAlumna for the College ofArts and Humanities. A1978 Lipscomb graduate,Harwell is the immediatepast chair of the TennesseeRepublican Party. She concentrates her legislativeefforts on children’s and family issues and serveson Tennessee’s Families First AdvisoryCommittee. She works to improve economicopportunities for displaced homemakers, is amember of Luton Mental Health Board and theLipscomb University Business LeadershipCouncil and a Leadership Nashville graduate.

Johnny Markham (’85)College of Bible and Ministry

Johnny Markham, youthminister at the College HillsChurch of Christ inLebanon, was honored as a“Distinguished Alumnus”at Lipscomb University dur-ing recent Homecomingactivities.

A native of Columbia,Markham was honored asthe Distinguished Alumnus for the College ofBible and Ministry. He was among five graduateshonored by Lipscomb’s academic colleges.

Markham, a 1981 graduate of ColumbiaCentral High School, graduated from Lipscombin 1985 and began full-time youth ministry laterthat year at the McGregor Boulevard Church ofChrist in Ft. Myers, Fla. In 1990, he joined thestaff of the College Hills congregation inLebanon as youth minister. In addition,Markham is on planning committees forWinterfest, an annual youth event in Gatlinburg,Tenn., and IMPACT, a spiritual youth camp atLipscomb.

Bob Sircy (’74)College of Business

Bob C. Sircy Jr., vice presi-dent and corporate controllerfor Southwestern/GreatAmerican Inc., was honoredas the DistinguishedAlumnus for the College ofBusiness. Sircy, a 1974Lipscomb alumnus, joinedS o u t h w e s t e r n / G r e a tAmerican Inc. in 1987. In addition to his current

position, Sircy has also served the company aschief financial officer, corporate secretary-treasur-er and member of the board of directors and as aboard member for the parent company. From1980-87, Sircy was vice president, secretary-treas-urer and board member of Advantage Companies,Inc. Prior to that, Sircy worked at Deloitte &Touche from 1974-80 beginning as a staff accountant and working hisway up to manager. Sircy is involved in a numberof professional and community organizationsincluding the Direct Selling Association,Washington, D.C.; the Direct Selling EducationFoundation, Washington, D.C.; United Way,Brightstons Inc; the Lipscomb University BusinessLeadership Council Executive Committee; and theTennessee Retail Association.

George Spain (’57)College of Education andProfessional Studies

George E. Spain, CEOEmeritus of CenterstoneCommunity Mental HealthCenters Inc., was honoredas the DistinguishedAlumnus for the College ofEducation and ProfessionalStudies. A 1956 Lipscombgraduate, Spain has spentthe majority of his career inhealthcare. He began his career as a psychiatricsocial worker at Vanderbilt University. Spain hasalso served as a psychiatric social worker at theMiddle Tennessee Mental Health Institute and atthe Davidson County Psychiatric Hospital and asexecutive director of the Columbia Area MentalHealth Center in Columbia, Tenn. He was alsofounder, president and CEO of Pinnacle Health,Columbia/Tullahoma/Clarksville, Tenn. Spainhas been involved in a variety of civic organiza-tions including the Tennessee Association ofMental Health Organization, the TennesseeCommission on Children and Youth, theNational Association of Social Workers, theAcademy of Certified Social Workers and theTennessee Nurses Foundation. He is also active inlocal, state and national legislative efforts.

J. David Hardison (’76)College of Natural andApplied Sciences

Dr. James DavidHardison, project managerin the Integrated ResourceInformation Systems officeat the University ofKentucky, was honored as a“Distinguished Alumnus”at Lipscomb University dur-ing recent Homecoming

activities.Hardison was honored as the Distinguished

Alumnus for the College of Natural and AppliedSciences. He was among five graduates honored byLipscomb’s academic colleges.

Hardison earned his bachelor’s degree fromLipscomb in August 1976, graduating with summacum laude and salutatorian honors. Upon his grad-uation from the UK College of Dentistry in 1980,Hardison entered the U.S. Public Health Serviceand served in Lexington, Ky.; New York City andRochester, Minn.

In 1986, Hardison joined the dental school fac-ulty at UK. During his tenure there, he was princi-ple investigator on over $11 million in grants andcontracts. His focus was on computer assistedinstruction and developing educational materialsfor care extenders for oral health care in under-served areas. He has authored, co-authored andedited numerous professional publications and hasbeen active internationally providing consultationand management services for large-scale projects.He was also responsible for official state oral healthsurveys for Kentucky, Arizona and Alaska.

Hardison completed an MBA degree at UK in2000 and is currently a IRIS office project managerfor a $40 million, multi-year project to re-engineerbusiness processes and replace all of the coreadministrative systems for the university.

Carl McKelvey (’53)’Fessor Boyce Award

Carl McKelvey Jr., direc-tor of LipscombUniversity’s Center forSpiritual Renewal, was pre-sented the ’Fessor BoyceAward for his long-termsupport of the university,particularlyof the Bisonathletics program. Theaward is named in memoryof long time Lipscomb coach and professor Dr.Eugene Boyce. A 1953 Lipscomb graduate,McKelvey joined the university’s Bible facultyafter graduation. Since that time, he has servedLipscomb in a variety of roles including dean ofstudents, vice president for campus affairs, seniorvice president and executive vice president. Hehas been the minister at Vultee Church of Christsince 1956. McKelvey earned a master of artsdegree from Scarritt College in 1958 and anEd.D. from the Southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Lousville, Ky.


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BY KIM CHAUDOIN (’90)Jim Jinkins may not be a household name. But chances are if

you have a young child living in your home, Jim Jinkins — in the

form of his creations — has been in your living room.

Doug, Stanley, JoJo’s Circus and PB & J Otter are just a few of

Jinkins’ “friends” who have been in the homes of millions of view-

ers across the country on a regular basis.

A 1975 Lipscomb graduate, Jinkins has made a career of devel-

oping quality programming for children. It all began one day when

Jinkins said he was having a bad day and began doodling to cheer

himself up. His doodles turned into Doug Funnie, a character who

Jinkins’ said he developed over a period of years during the early

days of his career.

“I felt like a lot of people might be going through similar

things and could identify with Doug,” he said.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Jinkins headed to

graduate school at Ohio State University to study

animation and filmmaking. Following that experience,

Jinkins worked as graphics director for Children

Television Workshop’s Square One TV on PBS. Then came

a stint as director and production designer on the Emmy Award-

winning special for HBO, Buy Me That! A Kid’s Survival Guide toTelevision Advertising.

Next, Jinkins headed to Nickelodeon about the time that compa-

ny developed a new animation division called Nicktoons. There he

appeared as an on-camera performer and artist for Pinwheel. While

there, he and his business partner, David Campbell, a Harding

University alumnus, created and produced Allegra’s Window. In

his spare time, Jinkins had developed a “Doug” book complete

with several characters and was on the verge of selling it to Simon

& Schuster when the contract fell through.

“For about two weeks I was really disappointed,” said Jinkins.

“Then a friend of mine at Nickelodeon called and wanted to make

a pilot for an animated version of Doug. After 11 more months of

negotiating, the pilot came out.”

Jinkins and Campbell founded Jumbo Pictures in 1991 to pro-

duce Doug, which became one of Nickelodeon’s first big hits and

an instant phenomenon with children and critics alike. Jinkins said

that the Doug pilot tested higher than any other pilot the network

had tested at that time.

The target of Doug is eight to eleven year olds. Doug, along with

his friends in Bluffington, reflected where Jinkins believed kids

were at that time.

“Doug is not at all like Bart Simpson. The heart of this project

was very different. Doug is not a powerful character. He is more

where I feel that kids are today. They are softspoken and bewil-

dered. But they often make the right decisions. What we tried to

get across was that you should feel good about yourself and not

give in to peer pressure. The underlying foundation was that doing

the right thing will pay off,” said Jinkins.

Doug was such a success that it caught the attention of the Walt

Disney Company. In 1996, Jumbo Pictures was sold to Disney and

a new show, Disney’s Doug, was developed.

Consistently performing as one of the top-rated

programs in Disney’s highly successful

“One Saturday Morning” block, it was

instrumental in establishing ABC as a

solid player in the cartoon ratings race.

Disney’s Doug received the Annenberg

Public Policy Center “Award for Most

Outstanding Educational Program on

a Commercial Broadcast Station” in

2000. The award states that

“Disney’s Doug (is) the

exemplification of the

marriage of good

storytelling with

enriching, thoughtful

lessons for the school

age audience.”

In 1999, Doug

was featured in

the international

release of Doug’s FirstMovie. A stage show, DougLive!, played to overflow crowds at

Disney MGM Studios for three years.

Jinkins and his team at Jumbo also created

and produced 65 episodes of the Disney

Channel Series PB&J Otter and 65 episodes

of the animated series, 101 Dalmatians, for ABC.

Jinkins and Campbell co-founded a new

independent company — Cartoon Pizza — in

2001 and immediately produced 65 episodes

of Stanley, one of the highest-rated pre-school

programs for Playhouse Disney. Cartoon

Pizza’s offerings encompassing a wide variety of

projects including

• Doug, Jinkins’ first hit series, which is aired

on ABC’s Saturday morning line up

• JoJo’s Circus, a series airing on the Disney

Channel in which Jinkins said pre-schoolers can

share adventures with JoJo, “a smart, silly,

curious, can-do six-year-old clown

Jinkins turns love of doodling into career



girl who lives in Circus Town”

• PB&J Otter, winner of the Parents’ Choice Awards and the

highest-rated pre-school show on the Disney Channel. “I wanted to

create a series that celebrates family and community,” said Jinkins.

“For me, it’s especially fun and exciting because it came out of my

own memories of childhood.” Jinkins said the focus of this pro-

gram is how really young, pre-school aged children can rely on

their own curiosity and sense of wonder to solve problems and

develop more creative ways of brainstorming ideas.

• Stanley, an Emmy Award winning animated program for chil-

dren aired daily on the Disney Channel. This series centers around a

young child, Stanley, who is an “extremely imaginative and creative

little boy who is wild about wild animals,” said Jinkins. In addition

to learning about animals in each episode, Stanley also learns life

lessons that leads to his personal growth and self-confidence.

• Allegra’s Window is a music-filled program that looks at life

through the eyes of a three-year-old. Featuring a combination of

puppets and live-action character, the series explores the themes

and issues important to pre-schoolers through story and song. The

program airs daily on Noggin.

• Global Thingys are the “childlike” citizens of a kid-friendly

planet similar to our own. Jinkins said these one-minute segments

that air on Sesame Street teach life lessons of mutual respect and

understanding to pre-schoolers.

“Global Thingys is a result of 9/11. The Children’s Television

Workshop had a global summit after that happened to talk about

what we were going to do differently because of 9/11. People from

all over the world came together to talk about this. Global Thingys

came out of this meeting. One of its purposes is to teach conflict

resolution among other things,” said Jinkins.

ESTABLISHED AS A LEADER in character-based and educational

children’s entertainment for mainstream audiences, Jinkins and his

Cartoon Pizza team developed their first faith-based creation —

HoopDogz — in fall 2004. HoopDogz is a series that teaches kids

to live by the biblical rules provided in the Ten Commandments.

“We loved what we’ve been doing through secular television, our

mission and vision has always been to help today’s kids under-

stand biblical truths in a way that is entertaining, funny and never

too preachy,” said Jinkins. “Today’s kids — even as young as two

and three — have very sophisticated tastes in entertainment,

because the quality of animation has improved so much in recent

years. We want to create and produce shows that compete on that

level in the Christian space.”

Featuring a family of animated dogs who lives in an inner-city

neighborhood called Wobble Hill, HoopDogz follow the antics of

VJ Bumbus and his friends as they shoot hoops on the court

behind the HoopDogz diner, learning valuable lessons along the

way. These lessons just happen to be more-often-than-not uninten-

tionally taught by Chad Dimple and Rebecca Ruth St. Esther Eve,

the hapless hosts of a local tv show. The first two episodes in the

series have been released to date.

Another new Cartoon Pizza creation — Pinky Dinky Doo, which

will debut on Noggin in January 2006 — is an animated series

based on bedtime stories that Jinkins made up and told his chil-

dren, Molly, 10, and Heath, 8. He has also developed a 14-book

series of bedtime stories that will be released by Random House.

Monster Monster Trucks is another project on the drawing board

at Cartoon Pizza, Jinkins said. It is a 3-D computer animated series

targeted for kids 4-8 years old. He said it is “packed with kid issues

such as how to handle a bully and how to treat others like you

want to be treated.”

Creating quality programming for children is very satisfying for

Jinkins. “My dream is to be a brand that parents and kids know they

can trust. Through toys, videos, books and programming they know

they will be entertained but also taught Biblical truths,” said Jinkins.

Jinkins said through his career in animation techniques have

changed and animation has “reinvented itself,” but through it all

he and his business ventures have succeeded. He credits his long-

time business partner Campbell for his success.

“Our friendship is at the very core of why it works. We’ve known

each other for 25 years. We met at church and had similar back-

grounds. We laugh a lot and our families are very close. It’s just a

blessing,” he said.

Jinkins said he views his work as a ministry. He said while a stu-

dent at Lipscomb he realized he wanted to be

involved in some type of ministry.

“I had an itch that needed scratching. I need-

ed to find a ministry that was meaningful and

used my talents,” said Jinkins. “Seeing that you

can make kids laugh and teach them something

helped me see what I do as a ministry. I want to

entertain them but also want there to be some-

thing deeper — for it to have a moral center.”■

Jim Jinkins (’75) is co-founder of Cartoon Pizza.


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The PianistHER HANDS SEEMED TO FLOATOVER THE KEYBOARD, revisitingfamiliar melodies that mesmerizedthe little boy as he watched. Hiseyes observed every motion; hisears absorbed the nuance of everysound, his mind resonated with thestructure that only his heart couldcomprehend – the soul-piercing,consuming beauty of music. Likeevery other child who comes neara piano, he would clamber up onthe stool and try to recreate thesounds his mother had just made.Unlike most other five-year-olds,he started figuring it out.

And soon, Jerome Reed knewwhat many college juniors donot yet know. He knew what hewanted to do with his life, andwhere he wanted to do it.

Conventional wisdom in the 1960s said youshould not try to teach a child to read musicbefore he could read words. But young Jerry’sprecociousness led his parents to arrange forpiano lessons on a trial basis. He advancedquickly from rudimentary lessons throughincreasingly difficult material.

“My mother called her teacher, MarthaVirginia Lewis – and my mother was her firststudent – and she agreed to take me for sixmonths only just to see how it would go,” Reedrecalled. “She told me more in the first lessonthan I would ever tell a six-year-old now, and Ifelt like I already knew all of that. It just madesense. So I worked through the first book in afew weeks and she gave me another book. I didthe second book in one week. It was just very

Love of piano leads Reed on lifetime journeyBY G. DAVID ENGLAND

PHOTOS BY AMBER STACEY

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natural to me.”His teacher kept trying to challenge him with

something too difficult, and he continued tomaster her lessons. Once Jerry was in the fourthgrade, the teacher suggested it was time formore advanced training. Living in Columbia,Tenn., the main question was where?

LIFE TAKES INTERESTING TURNS. Thisone began with a fourth-grade classmatewhose father was transferred to New YorkCity. The Reeds planned a summer visit andMrs. Lewis suggested that arrangements bemade for him to have a lesson at Julliard. Hisfriend’s father set it up, and Jerry played forEdgar Roberts of the Julliard faculty.

“Everything went great. So when my moth-er came in to talk to him afterwards, he said,‘We would love to have him here.’ My moth-er said, ‘Well, we don’t want to move to NewYork – is there an alternative close to us?’”

Roberts pointed the Reeds to GeorgePeabody College in Nashville, where theBlair Academy of Music had been recentlyfounded. Teachers were encouraged toaward “personal scholarships” to chosenstudents, which would fund 30-minute les-sons. Jerry was chosen, and his teacher,Roland Schneller, scheduled him at the endof the day so lessons could be extended wellbeyond 30 minutes. From grade 9 through12, Jerry won the Myra Jackson BlairScholarship, which paid for one-hour les-sons plus classes in theory, music history,composition, and accompanying.

“I had one year when my schedule was,every Saturday, youth symphony rehearsalfrom 9 until 12 downtown at the WarMemorial Auditorium, grab some fast foodand get to a horn lesson on 18th Avenue by12:30, a piano lesson at 1, sprint from 18thAvenue to the Peabody campus for a theoryclass at 2, go to the music library at 3 and domusic history assignments for an hour, thengo to music history class from 4 to 5.

“And I loved it. Saturday was the highlightof my week.”

He also made a remarkable discovery. Mostof the teachers at Blair had master’s degrees

but the head of the department at Peabodyheld the Doctor of Musical Arts degree. “I said,in the fifth grade, ‘I want one of those.’” Healso knew where he wanted to teach, andannounced his intentions to Lipscomb’sWillard Collins during a visit to Graymerechurch of Christ, the Reeds’ home church.

Reed became the youngest person to earna DMA at The Catholic University ofAmerica. He earned his undergraduatedegree in piano performance and French atMiddle Tennessee State University, where hestudied with Dr. Jerry Perkins, in three-and-a-half years. In one year he completed themaster of music in piano performance atCatholic, where he was a student of BélaBörsörményi-Nagy, then spent two years inresidency at Catholic working on his DMA.His teachers have also included Mme.Jeanne-Marie Darré of the ParisConservatoire, and concert pianist AllisonNelson.

He would have finished his doctoratesooner than 1985 if he had not begun teach-ing at Lipscomb in 1982. But of course, therewas that goal to achieve, too.

THROUGH THE YEARS, REED HAS DEVEL-OPED AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATIONas a champion of new music and new artists,and as a holistic teacher who not only chal-lenges his students to explore the hiddendepths of their latent abilities, but also sup-ports their personal and spiritual growth.

He is widely known for his artistry as apianist, and for his willingness to tacklesome of the world’s most difficult pieces.Ever the teacher, he presents these to audi-ences in packages that may include multi-media, lectures, readings, or other approach-es – all designed to help audiences under-stand and focus on the music being played,not on the performer.

One example is Charles Ives’ ConcordSonata, which Reed has performed through-out the U.S. and in Austria, Belgium, England,Germany, Italy and Hungary. Described bycomposer Elizabeth Austin as a “fiendishly dif-

ficult piece not often ‘dared’ into perform-ance,” the dissonance of the work makes it dif-ficult for the listener. But Reed helps the audi-ence. A pre-concert PowerPoint presentationincludes slides of Ives, his home in Danbury,Conn., the church where he was an organist inNew Haven, his Pulitzer Prize. Before eachmovement come readings of excerpts fromessays Ives wrote to go with the Sonata, whichare his reflections on the style and spirit of thewritings of four authors: Emerson,Hawthorne, the Alcotts, and Thoreau. Eachmovement also includes slides of Concord andthe home where each author lived, plus quota-tions from their writings. Some schoolsrequest a pre-concert lecture on the structure ofthe piece, “which lets me point out the quota-tions from familiar hymns and patriotic tunesthat are hidden in the texture and the musicalmotives that unify the work,” Reed said.

“Jerry is that rare and ‘compleat’ musi-cian-composer-pianist who can articulatehis observations about music and deliverthese thoughts to a lay audience with exact-ness, passion and alacrity,” Austin said. “Hisquiet, assured but humble approach to thekeyboard, while teaching as well as perform-ing, draws the listener to his authenticityand excellence.”

Austin is a composer whose popularity hasbeen broadened by Reed’s attention and per-formances. She won the LipscombComposition Competition for Piano andElectronics, conceived and hosted by Reed,resulting in what has become an unbreakablebond between Austin and the Reed family.

“When I won first prize for Klavier-Double, I got the opportunity to hear Jerrygive a lecture recital on my music and that oftwo other winners, held at CatholicUniversity of America. What a reassuringand astounding experience to hear this bril-liant pianist give a precise and detailed expli-cation of my pre-compositional thoughtsregarding structure, thematic placement,usage of Schumann quotes – it seemed asthough Jerry had been ever present as I waswriting this piece. He added, however, hisown unique and accurate insights into this


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analysis,” Austin said.Reed also connects artists and students,

which serves to encourage both, saidAustin. Dr. Michael Slayton, a Lipscombgraduate who is now assistant professor ofmusic theory and composition at the BlairSchool of Music at Vanderbilt University,met Austin during one of her visits toLipscomb while he was an undergraduate.As a result, Slayton wrote his doctoral dis-sertation on Austin’s music.

Slayton entered Lipscomb as a classicalguitar major planning to become a choralconductor, but soon realized his interest inthe creative process, particularly theory andcomposition. Reed was a catalyst.

“Jerry was the one who took me under hiswing, and I owe him so much for that,”Slayton said in an e-mail interview. “He wasextremely tough on me, and only years laterdid I realize that Jerry is toughest on the oneshe believes in the most. He instilled in me themost important quality for a musician of anykind, but especially for the composer – disci-pline, self-discipline, the discipline to workwhen you don’t want to, to do everythingwell and to not stop until it is so. This is some-thing I now try to instill in my own students.”

Shana Kirk, a product specialist for thepiano division of the Yamaha Corporationof America and an independent pianoteacher in Denver, became a piano major atLipscomb due to Reed’s influence and wenton to earn a master’s degree in piano peda-gogy. Along the way she caught his passionfor new music.

“You can’t know Dr. Reed without gettingthe occasional dose of new music advocacy,but for me it really sunk in. I did my mas-ter’s thesis on new music, and continue toseek out opportunities to hear and play newmusic as often as possible.

“I think he has done wonders to raise theartistic standards in a region some considerto be culturally destitute, while at the sametime educating the rest of the world in theuniqueness of the region’s cultural value.His knowledge has touched residents ofNashville through simple efforts … as wellas through his demanding concert sched-ule. At Lipscomb in particular, he hasdemonstrated that high quality arts educa-tion and Christian education don’t have tobe mutually exclusive,” Kirk said.

Slayton calls Reed “the best interpreter ofthe modern piano repertoire I know.” Yet to

experience this almost requires one to attenda performance. Only one of his two record-ings remains in print – Reflected Light, whichfeatures Austin’s compositions. The CD wasnominated for a Nashville Music Award forclassical album of the year, one of two suchnominations Reed has received. He hasserved as president of the Tennessee MusicTeachers Association and of the nine-stateSouthern Division of the Music TeachersNational Association. Among his awards aretwo from Lipscomb – the David Laine FacultyTravel Award, and the one of which he says heis most proud, the Avalon Award for CreativeExcellence.

Lipscomb graduate Mark Lackey, now aDMA student at The Peabody Conservatoryof Music at Johns Hopkins University, saysthat Reed’s highest contribution is in reveal-ing a “very real faith” in Jesus Christthrough communicating about great art.

“Perhaps the greatest gift that Dr. Reedgives is the gift of a deeply faithful Christianartist who shares his passion for verydemanding music, including new music,with people who would otherwise have lit-tle access to this life-enriching art. Highlytalented musicians are rare. Highly talentedmusicians who are interested in new music,and who approach demanding new musicwith the requisite intelligence, technique,and imagination are extremely rare, even inconservatories. The people of LipscombUniversity are very blessed to have such aperson serving there, and doing so out of adesire to glorify God.” ■

Left: When not practicing or teaching, Jerome Reed enjoysspending time at home with his dogs, Edward, left, and Isabella,right. Olivia Reed, above, daughter of Reed and his wife, Kim, isthe next generation of Reeds with a love of the piano.


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Night baseball has come to Ken Dugan FieldBY MARK MCGEE (’79)

The inaugural night game for theLipscomb baseball team was a victory inmore ways than one. They won on the field,beating the University of Tennessee-Martin 6-4, but will have continued success thanks tothe new state-of-the-art lighting system.

A large crowd was on hand March 17 for aspecial dedication ceremony for the baseballfacility which will called Ken Dugan Field atStephen Lee Marsh Stadium.

“I think it is appropriate that this newvenue have the name Ken Dugan Field atStephen Lee Marsh Stadium because nobodywas a greater fan of Coach Dugan than SteveMarsh,” said Lipscomb President Dr. SteveFlatt. “I also want to pay tribute to Lee andAnn Marsh, his parents, because they havebeen such faithful, longtime supporters ofLipscomb athletics.”

The installment of lights is Phase I of atwo-part plan to transform the baseball facil-ity into one of the premier venues in theAtlantic Sun Conference.

Thanks to the generosity of the Lee Marshfamily, Phase I is fully-funded. Flatt unveiled aplaque that will be on display at the facilitywhich reads “Stephen Lee Marsh Stadium,Lipscomb University, Dedicated March 17,2005 in recognition of an outstandingChristian servant and friend of Bison baseball.”

A popular face on campus in the late 1970s,Steve Marsh shared a family love for LipscombUniversity Baseball. He served the program as aradio broadcaster, and provided memorableplay-by-play from the 1977 NAIA World Seriesin Omaha, Neb. He and his sisters, Gwendolynand Cynthia, were regulars at Onion Dell. Upto his premature death Dec. 9, 1996, Steveplaced “Bisons Baseball” high on his prioritylist, behind only his faith and family.

After Stephen’s death, former LipscombPresident Willard Collins informed LeeMarsh that a story needed to be written forthe Gospel Advocate.

“He said that Stephen was so fine that wehad to keep his name alive,” Lee Marsh said.“We are doing that tonight.”

Stephen Marsh graduated from Lipscomb in1977, and in a life that was much too short, heaccomplished a tremendous amount of good.He owned Steve Marsh Ford in Milan, and part-nered with his father in Star Ford & Mercury inHuntington. He served on Lipscomb’sNational Development Board and as presidentof the Lipscomb Alumni Association. In Milan,he served on the board of the YMCA and abank. He was president of the Chamber ofCommerce, chairman of the Industrial Boardand president of the Lions Club.

In addition, he served as a deacon for theChurch of Christ in Milan, a Bible teacherand the head of the Missions committee.

He met his wife, Kathy Dillard, when theywere students at Lipscomb. They were mar-

ried in 1977, and began a family that includesthree daughters — Kristi, Kelli and Kayla.

“Stephen loved his family,” Lee Marsh said.“He loved the church. He loved Milan and hisdealership. And he loved Lipscomb and whatit stood for. On behalf of the Marsh family wewant to thank all of you.”

Kathy was joined at the ceremony bydaughters Kristi and Kayla. Also present werehis sisters Gwendolyn Marsh Doak andCynthia Marsh Bickel. Gwendolyn wasaccompanied by her husband Ronnie andtheir children, John and Rachel. Cynthia wasjoined by her children, Lauren and Carrie.Cynthia is married to Dan Bickel.

Also present were two of Coach KenDugan’s children — Mike, who played for theBisons from 1986-89, and daughter, Christi.

Lipscomb team captains for 2005 _ RyanMitchell, Whit Reed, Tadd Brewer, NateSensing and Jeff Baumgartner _ presented theMarshes with commemorative baseballssigned by the team.

The ceremonial first pitch was thrown byLee Marsh to Mike Dugan.

Ernie Hyne, Jr., a cousin of Stephen Marsh,led the the invocation.

“The generosity and support of the Marshfamily is truly overwhelming,” said Dr. Steve

Potts, Lipscomb athletics director. “A lightedbaseball field and future stadium enhance-ments are significant improvements as we con-tinue the process of building a highly competi-tive NCAA Division I baseball program. We arepleased to be able to honor Stephen Marsh andthe Marsh family in this way, and also create atrue baseball atmosphere that Ken Dugan Fielddeserves.”

Ken Dugan, Lipscomb’s legendary base-ball head coach for 28 years, won NAIANational Championships in 1977 and 1979,and compiled a record of 1,137-450. He is amember of the Lipscomb Athletics Hall ofFame, one of five Halls of Fame that havehonored him.

The installation of a state-of-the-art light-ing system will provide not only excitingnight games, but also greater flexibility inpractice times and less interference with aca-demic schedules.

Phase II will address stadium upgrades;including covered searing, renovation andexpansion of the press box and installation ofdecorative brick and iron work in severalplaces. ■

Lipscomb won the first night game, above, played atKen Dugan Field at Stephen L. Marsh Stadium, beatingthe University of Tennessee-Martin 6-4 on March 17.Right: Lee Marsh, a long-time supporter of Lipscombathletics, provided the funding for the state-of-the-artlighting in memory of his son Stephen L. Marsh, aLipscomb graduate who provided radio play-by-playof the Bison baseball team, including the 1977 NAIANational Championship game.

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Men’s track to beadded to sportsofferings in ’06

The Lipscomb athletic department isannouncing the addition of Men’s Indoorand Outdoor Track and Field beginningwith the spring 2006 season.

“The addition of Men’s Track and Fieldwill provide a means of competition in thespring for our Men’s Cross Country team,and it will also attract new students toLipscomb University,” said Dr. Steve Potts,Director of Athletics. “This will increaseour sports sponsorship number to 17,which is significant in that NCAA funds areavailable for sports sponsorship beyondthe minimum number of 14. This additionwill also bring our sports sponsorship inline with the majority of schools in theAtlantic Sun Conference.”

Nicks has been allowing members ofhis Men’s Cross Country team to competein distance events at a few track meetseach spring.

“It is a positive step for Lipscomb to addMen's Track and Field because so manymen have asked for it,” said Nicks. “I’mexcited because it will benefit our CrossCountry program by allowing a well-bal-anced, year-round training routine.”

For additional information contact MarkMcGee, Director of Athletics MediaRelations, by calling 615-279-5862.

Jergenson receivesNCAA inspiration award

Senior Kaia Jergenson was among threestudent-athletes selected by the NationalCollegiate Association of Athletics toreceive its 2005 Inspiration Award.

The award is given annually to a coach oradministrator currently associated withintercollegiate athletics or to a current orformer varsity letter-winner at an NCAAinstition who, when confronted with a life-altering situation, used perseverance, dedi-cation and determination to overcome theevent and how serves as a role model togive hope and inspiration to others in simi-lar situations, according to informationreleased by the NCAA.

Jergenson, along with fellow recipientsMichelle Thomas, University of Oklahoma,and Marcharia Yuot, Widener University,were recognized for this accomplishment atthe NCAA Honors Dinner in Dallas Jan. 9.

McGee earns writing honorsMark McGee, director of media relations

for athletics at Lipscomb University, won apair of awards in the 2004 Fred Stabley

Writing Contest sponsored by the CollegeSports Information Directors of America.

McGee won first place for “EventCoverage” in District IV for his story, “LadyBisons heading for first ever NCAATournament” which dealt with the team’sAtlantic Sun Tournament championshipwhich earned an automatic berth in theNCAA Tournament. The article also won sec-ond place nationally in the “Event Coverage”division.

Kentucky sports information directorTony Neely, a former member of the sportsinformation department at Vanderbilt, alsowon several awards in District IV. He won athird place in the :”Athletic Profile” divisionfor “UK swimmer serves Army duty” and sec-ond place in the “General Feature” divisionfor “Senior Day 2003” and second place in“Historical Feature” for “Pelfry lived a fairytale.”

District IV includes colleges and universi-ties in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennesseeand Alabama.

ACADEMIC HONORSLipscomb Tops List of Honorees:Atlantic Sun Announces Women’sBasketball All-Academic Honors

Macon, Ga. – The Atlantic SunConference announced the women’s bas-ketball all-academic honorees on Tuesdaywith Lipscomb topping the list with 10members earning honors. A total of 58 A-Sun women’s basketball student-athletesreceived recognition.

Courtney Boynton, Lindsay Daly, RachelDavis, Kaleigh Grossman, Keirstin Head,Penny Jones, Julie Martin, Karli Osborn,Lynn Roller and Caitlyn Woods werenamed to the team.

To be named A-Sun All-Academic, a stu-dent-athlete must achieve a 3.0 or higherGPA in the classroom. Belmont is the three-time defending champion of the all-academ-ic trophy, which is given to the institutionwith the greatest percentage of student-ath-letes receiving honors. A complete list of all-academic performers is included.

Lady Bisons cross-country teamnamed top All-American team

The Lipscomb University Lady Bisonscross country team has been named thetop 2004 All-Academic All-America Teamin NCAA Division I by the Women’sIntercollegiate Cross Country CoachesAssociation.

The Lady Bisons, coached by Clay Nicks,recorded a 3.870 grade point average. Thenext highest was the University of

Tennessee-Chattanooga with a 3.659.The Lady Bisons also placed all of their

team members on the Atlantic SunConference All-Academic Team, honoringstudent-athletes with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

“I’m really proud of the team,” Nicks said.“They really define what it means to be a stu-dent-athlete. They work hard in the class-room, and they work hard in athletics.”

Lipscomb athletes do well inclassroom

Lipscomb University had 50 of its stu-dent-athletes in Fall 2004 sports earn atleast a 3.0 grade point average for thesemester to qualify for the Atlantic SunConference All-Academic Team.

Lipscomb was the only athletic depart-ment in the conference to have all mem-bers of one team qualify for the honor. Allseven members of the women’s cross coun-try team earned at least a 3.0 GPA.

With 61.7 percent of the fall sports ath-letes qualifying Lipscomb is ranked third inthe A-Sun behind Belmont and Troy.

The fall sports teams considered by theconference are men’s and women’s crosscountry, men’s and women’s soccer andwomen’s volleyball.

The list of Lipscomb athletes earningAll-Academic honors are:

VOLLEYBALL: Lauren Baker, Adria Blessing, SaraChristin Brinkley, Grace Gilmore, Julie Holliday, KellyHouff, Brittney Lanius, Melissa Rachel, LindseyRutherford, Alexandra Scruggs, Emily Smith.

MEN’S SOCCER: Andrew Nathan Bussey, RyanCarter, Jacob Goergen, Tyler Johnson, Cal Long, JohnRobert Mott, Ryan Springer, Alexander Vooys.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Laura Babcock, Jessica Brimm,Emily Brown, Melissa Chambers, Adrienne Childers,Courtney Dirks, Emily Hardin, Sarah Hennum, JessicaJordan, Anna Kirby, Crystal Looper, Jennifer Murray, JillPennington, Paige Portell, Kali Rellinger , LaurenScobey, Dustin Shandy, Ashley Elizabeth Smith.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Timothy Cotton, KevinGreen, Caleb Key, Matthew McWhirter, NaeemThompson, Zacarias Yanis

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY: Candice Cox,Deanna Edwards, Ruth Mick , Elizabeth Schall,Samantha Wood, Susan Worden, Amanda Wright.

Boynton receives honorSenior Lipscomb wing player CourtneyBoynton was named to the 2005 ESPN TheMagazine Academic All-District District IVUniversity Division women’s basketballteam. District IV includes Tennessee,Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Alabama.Boynton, a Hendersonville native, is the firstwomen’s basketball player to be named tothe Academic All-District Team which isoverseen by the College Sports InformationDirectors (CoSIDA). ■

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Births included in this issue were submittedfrom Sept. 2, 2004-Jan. 5, 2005.

Katherine Emily Agee, born Nov. 11, 2004 toOOlliivviiaa (RRooppeerr x ’97) and TTiimmootthhyy AAggeeee (’96),Nashville.

Jya Princess Barksdale, born Oct. 8, 2004 toJonna and PPrreennttiissss BBaarrkkssddaallee Jr. (x ’02), Madison,Tenn.

Michael Boyd Black, born May 1, 2004 toCCeelleessttee (FFoorrrreesstt x ’97) and JJiimm BBllaacckk (’95, MA’01), Fayetteville, Tenn. Jim is the pulpit ministerfor Washington Street Church of Christ inFayetteville. Celeste is a stay-at-home mom.

Elly Morgan Bennett, born Feb. 11, 2004 toAAsshhlleeyy (MMoorrggaann ’95) and Kevin Bennett, BowlingGreen, Ky. Ashley is a family practice physician inBowling Green.

Elizabeth Riley Broadway, born Oct. 4, 2004 toMegan (Bisceglia) and JJoohhnn BBrrooaaddwwaayy II,Brentwood, Tenn.

Abby Katherine (Abby Kate) and Joshua AlanBybee, born July 6, 2004 to SSuunnnnyy (SShhaatteess ’99)and JJaassoonn BByybbeeee (’99), Huntsville, Ala. Jason isyouth minister for the Mayfair Church of Christ.Sunny is a stay-at-home mom.

Iris Rubyclaire Carter, born Oct. 29, 2004 toMMeellaanniiee (MMeenneeffeeee ’90) and GGrreeyy CCaarrtteerr (DLHS’90), Nashville. Their other children areMadeline, 3, and Anagail, 2.

Alyssa Marcela Church, born Sept. 27, 2004 toAAnnnnaa (MMaarrcceellaa ’96) and CChhrriissttoopphheerr CChhuurrcchh(’97, MBA ’04), Nashville.

Carson Lee Cochran, born June 27, 2004 toSarah (Freck) and CChhrriiss CCoocchhrraann (’96),Nashville. Chris is controller for APCOM, Inc.Sarah is a manager in the audit department atLattimore, Black, Morgan and Cain, P.C.

Mason Hawke and Justin Lane Collins, bornSept. 12, 2004 to SSaarraa (NNeewwssoomm x ’00) and MarcCollins, LaVergne, Tenn.

Elijah Lee Cook, born May 5, 2004 to RachelNerren and JJaassoonn CCooookk (DLHS ’89), Nashville.Jason is account manager for Doan Pet Care inBrentwood, Tenn. Rachel is a stay-at-home mom.

Steven Randall Crigger Jr., born Nov. 8, 2004to SShheerrii (TTaalllloonn ’95) and Steven Crigger,Huntsville, Ala.

Braden Thomas Daniel, born Oct. 15, 2004 toLLoorrii (EEnnggllaanndd ’92) and Tom Daniel, Franklin,Tenn.

James Richard Denham IV born Sept. 29, 2004to KKiimmbbeerrlliiee (RReeeessee ’01) and Rick Denham,Melbourne, Fla. Kimberlie and Rick will be mov-ing to Brazil, South America, to become full-timemissionaries.

Gavin Elijah Douglas, born Sept. 4, 2004 to

AAlliicciiaa (GGrriiffffiitthh ’02, DLHS ’96), and JoshuaDouglas, Nashville.

Nathanial (Nate) Ward Edgeworth, born Sept. 2,2004 to BBeettssyy (BBeennnniiee ’88) and Richard Edgeworth,Nolensville, Tenn. Their other child is Kali, 7.

Isabella Renee’ Estep, born Sept. 24, 2004 toCollette (Cochran) and RRiicchhiiee EEsstteepp (’98),Madison, Tenn.

Lillian Mai Fann, born Sept. 26, 2004 to MMiittzzii(MMaarrccuuss ’95) and Dr. BBrriiaann FFaannnn (’95),Columbia, Tenn.

Allyson Kaye Farrell, born Aug. 4, 2004 toAAmmaannddaa (WWooooddaarrdd ’00) and Brian Farrell,Columbia, Tenn. Amanda works for Brown’sBody Shop in Columbia. Brian is employed withTelephone Installation Services in Nashville.

William Fredrick Fite, born Aug. 3, 2004 toKKeerrrryy (CCaarrrriiggaann ’89) and Micky Fite,Goodlettsville, Tenn.

William Lewis Flanigan, born Oct. 13, 2004 toKKaatthhyy (MMoorrrriiss ’98) and AAnnddyy FFllaanniiggaann (’98),Nashville.

Ella Elizabeth Fuller, born Feb. 14, 2004 toLLaauurraa (LLaacckkeeyy ’91, DLHS ’87) and BBaarrrryy FFuulllleerr(’89), Raymond, Miss. Barry is CEO and co-owner of Capella Wood Floors in Vicksburg,Miss. Their other daughter is, Alex, 7.

Nora Marie Gott, born Oct. 1, 2004 to LydiaWeathersby and KKyyllee GGootttt (’95, MAR ’98),Hendersonville, Tenn.

Thomas Cooper Greene, born Sept. 28, 2004to SShheellttoonn (AArrnnoolldd ’90) and Steve Greene,Nashville. Their other child is Mercer, 2.

Samuel Augustus Haid, born Sept. 16, 2004 toSShhaayynnee (MMoonneessmmiitthh ’94) and Joseph Haid,Nashville. Joseph is an engineer at DuPont.Shayne is a stay-at-home mom. Their other childis Alexandra, 9.

Isaac William Harrell, born Aug. 13, 2004 toPPoollllyy (GGrrootthheeeerr ’99) and CChhrriiss HHaarrrreellll (’99),Jonesboro, Ark. Chris is youth minister atSouthwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro. Theirother child is Jake, 2.

Mollie Claire Herring, born Aug. 26 to LLoorrii(HHoollddeerr ’99) and JJaassoonn HHeerrrriinngg (’99), Smyrna,Tenn. Jason is a pharmaceutical sales representa-tive for Aventis. Lori works at home forContinental Life insurance company. Their otherchild is Morgan, 3.

Dylan Rose Hill, born Jan. 19, 2004 to DDiixxiiee(SSppaarrkkss ’96) and Michael Hill, Florence, Ala.Michael is a casualty insurance adjuster. Dixie is astay-at-home mom.

Graham Anderson Huffine, born Sept. 10,2004 to SShhaannnnoonn (DDoozziieerr ’99) and GGrreegg HHuuffffiinnee(MBA ’03), Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Luke Ryan Johnson, born July 1 to AAnnggeellaa

(BByynnuumm ’01) and AAuubbrreeyy ((BBuuddddyy)) JJoohhnnssoonn IIVV(’01), Cookeville, Tenn. Buddy is youth ministerfor the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ inCookeville. Angela is a stay-at-home mom.

Kalyb Harris Kirby, born Nov. 23, 2004 toWWyynnddeeee (LLiittttllee ’93) and AAllaann KKiirrbbyy (’93),Nashville, Tenn. Wyndee is a medical physicist atVanderbilt University Medical Center. Alan is astay-at-home dad. Their other child is Tamyra, 3.

Makenzi Raegan Krantz, born Oct. 6, 2004 toJJiillll (BBaarrrroonn ’90) and KKeerrrryy KKrraannttzz (’83),Springfield, Tenn.

Mary Grace Lovell, born Sept. 13, 2004 toMary Anne (Tucker) and RRoonnaalldd LLoovveellll (x ’90),Old Hickory, Tenn.

Holden Haynes Luffman, born Oct. 4, 2004 toMary Hoover and JJuussttiinn LLuuffffmmaann (’96),Nashville.

Margaret Denton Lynch, born July 15, 2004 toAAsshhlleeyy (AAlleexxaannddeerr ’99, DLHS ‘95) and PPaattrriicckkLLyynncchh (’98), Winchester, Tenn. Patrick is an attor-ney with Lynch, Lynch & Lynch, Attorneys inWinchester.

Calleigh Roane Mangrum, born Aug. 27, 2004to Valerie (Eagan) and JJaassoonn MMaannggrruumm (’93),Franklin, Tenn.

Olivia Grace Martin, born Nov. 13, 2004 toAAlliissoonn (PPllaanncckk ’98) and RRooggeerr MMaarrttiinn (’01, MAR’03), High Point, N.C. Alison is a customer serv-ice agent for Southwest Airlines in Raleigh, N.C.Alan is pulpit minister for the ThomasvilleChurch of Christ in Thomasville, N.C.

Dawson Scott McFarlin, born Nov. 27, 2004 toJJuulliiaa (HHeennddeerrssoonn ’93) and JJoohhnn MMccFFaarrlliinn (’94,DLHS ’89), Franklin, Tenn.

Ella Faith Means, born Sept. 2, 2004 to AAsshhlleeyyGGaarrmmoonn (’00) and DDeerroonn MMeeaannss (’96), SanAntonio, Texas. Deron is a network and securityengineer for Education Service Center Region 20.Ashley is a stay-at-home mom.

Charles Franklin Mills, born Sept. 30, 2004 toHHoollllyy (HHooooppeerr ’94) and Mike Mills, Franklin,Tenn.

William Cullen Morrow, born Feb. 26, 2004 toBBeetthh (EEaarrnneesstt ’98) and CChhaarrlleess MMoorrrrooww (’97),Belmont, N.C. Charles is head men’s soccercoach for Belmont Abbey College in Belmont,N.C. Beth is part-time executive director forCommunity Organization, Belmont. Their otherchild is Charles (Trip) Morrow III, 2.

Luke Christopher Murray, born Nov. 18, 2004 toTTrriicciiaa (SSuuttttoonn ’97) and Mark Murray, Franklin, Ky.

Rylee Carlene Nelson, born Nov. 25, 2004 toDDeeaannnnaa (SSaarrvveerr ’01) and Jay Nelson, Brentwood,Tenn. Jay is an affiliate broker with ReMax Elite inBrentwood. Deanna is a stay-at-home mom.

Leah “Ainsley” Noel, born Dec. 17, 2004 toEElliizzaabbeetthh (WWaarrrreenn MBA ’03) and Phillip Noel,Shelbyville, Tenn. Their other child is Chandler, 2.

Gabriel Lance Pace, born Aug. 27, 2004 toTTrreeww (BBeerrggeenn ’96) and David Pace, Dyersburg,Tenn. David is associate minister at First ChristianChurch in Dyersburg. Trew is a stay-at-homemom. Their other child is Asher, 3 ?.

Ryan Elliott Peck, born Nov. 9, 2004 to AAnnnnaa(RRiieeddeerr ’01, DLHS ’95) and James Peck,Thompson’s Station, Tenn.

Stephen Bryant Peden, born Sept. 29, 2004 toMMeellaanniiee (WWaarrnneerr ’00) and Brad Peden, LaVergne,Tenn.

Evan Caroline Reed, born July 4, 2004 toElaine (Hughes) and BBrryyaann RReeeedd (’95),Louisville, Ky.

Kelsie Elaine Sharp, born Dec. 13, 2004 to

We welcome these recent additions to the Lipscomb “family.”Please let us know when you have a new addition to yourfamily by e-mailing [email protected].

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SSaallllyy (CCoollee ’98) and Thomas Sharp, VirginiaBeach, Va.

Tiana Carolynn Shepard, born Nov. 15, 2004 toKaren (Carnegie) and DDoouuggllaass SShheeppaarrdd (’03),Grand Rapids, Mich. Doug is a manager forCinemark Theaters. Karen is a stay-at-home mom.

Emily Catherine Sullivan, born Oct. 26, 2004to LLaauurreenn (BBoonndd ’96) and AAddaamm SSuulllliivvaann (’96),Franklin, Tenn. Their other child is Andrew, 3.

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan, born July 31, 2004 toRRaacchheell (PPoowweellll ’96) and PPeetteerr SSuulllliivvaann (’96,DLHS ’92), Antioch, Tenn.

Jackson Alexander Swallows, born Sept. 7,2004 to SSoonnyyaa (RReeeevveess x ’97, DLHS ’93) andAdam Swallows, Thompsons Station, Tenn.

Jeffrey Ryan Talley, born Sept. 1, 2004 to SSuussaann(SScchhmmiittttoouu ’94) and Jeff Talley, Nashville.

John William Thompson, born Sept. 27, 2004to LLiibbbbii (DDoonnaallddssoonn x ’01) and Jason Thompson,Celina, Tenn.

Andrew Davis Todd, born July 21, 2004 toPPaauullaa (MMoohhoonn ’97) and Dr. JJeeffff TToodddd (’97),Woodbury, Tenn. Paula is a nurse practitioner.Jeff has a family medical practice in Woodbury.Their other child is Ben, 1.

Chloe Abigail Tomlinson, born Nov. 15, 2005to Carey (Earheart) and DDaanniieell TToommlliinnssoonn (’95,MA ’02), Nashville.

Kara Brynne Ussery, born Sept. 13 to JJeennnniiffeerr(PPaarrkkeerr ’95) and Andrew Ussery, Nashville.

Jack Ward, born Oct. 15, 2004 to Terri(Bolden) and JJoonnaatthhaann WWaarrdd (’93), Nashville.

William Wesley Wigginton, born June 16,2004 to Shannon (Sharp) and Dr. JJoohhnnWWiiggggiinnttoonn (’88), Auburn, Ala.

Sophia Grace Willingham, born Sept. 2, 2004to SShhaannnnaa (CCaatteess MAR ’95) and HHeeaatthhWWiilllliinngghhaamm (MAR ’99), Opelika, Ala.

MacMillan Wood, born July 21, 2004 toCChhrriissttyy (CCoonnnneellllyy ’91) and Matthew Wood,Ooltewah, Tenn. Their other children are JackAnderson, 6, and Hayes, 4.

Carson Lane Zehntner, born Nov. 14, 2004 toKKaatthhyy (FFooxx ’94, DLHS ’90) and RRiicckk ZZeehhnnttnneerr(’93, DLHS ’89), Brentwood, Tenn.

News included in this issue was submitted fromSept. 2, 2004-Jan. 5, 2005.

5555PPhhiilliipp SSmmiitthh (x ’55) and his wife, MMaarryy JJoo(HHaayyeess x ’57) recently moved to Bowling

Green, Ky. Dale is an award winning novelist andchildren’s book author. He conducts parenting sem-inars nationally on the theme, “Every Kid a Winner.”

6633JJooyyccee (CCaarrvveellll DLHS ’59) and StephenFletcher Wood were married Aug. 7, 2004.

The couple lives in Nashville.

6655DDoonnaalldd PPiicckkeetttt is associate professor atWest Georgia University in Carrollton, Ga.

in the Department of Educational Leadership.Dr. Pickett is serving as interim chair of physicaleducation. He plans to return to fulltime teach-ing in Education Leadership this fall.

6666WWiilllliiaamm ((BBiillll)) GGooooddppaassttuurree and his wife,Janice (Clark) Goodpasture have moved

to Plantation, Fla. where he will be preaching forthe West Broward Church of Christ in Plantation.

6688JJuuddyy LLeeaavveellll is an actress living in Atlanta,Ga. and appeared in the A&E television

film “The Brooke Ellison Story,” directed byChristopher Reeve.

7766DDaanniieell LLoorrdd is the education and publicaffairs manager for the Alabama Securities

Commission. Dan retired from the U.S. Air Forceas Lieutenant Colonel in Feb. 2000. Dan lives inMillbrook, Ala.

8844CCaarroollyynn TThhoommppssoonn and Brandt Knudsenwere married July 11, 2004. Carolyn

works for the Park Hyatt Resort and Spa in BeaverCreek, Colo. Brandt works for Gore RangeElectric Company in Eagle, Colo. The couplelives in Eagle.

8855LLiinnddaa DDyyee completed the Master ofEducation degree in supervision and

administration from Tennessee State Universityin Nashville in August 2004. Linda is a Title Iteacher at Community Elementary in Unionville,Tenn. Linda lives in Shelbyville, Tenn.

8877TToodddd MMaatthhiiss and Pamela Russell weremarried Jan. 2, 2004. Todd is owner of A-

Plus Lawncare. Pamela teaches first grade forRutherford County Schools. The couple lives inMurfreesboro, Tenn.

8899RRoonn SSttoocckkttoonn and his wife, Lei (Shan)Stockton live in Atlanta, Ga. with their

son, Aidan Allen Stockton, 1. Ron is presidentand owner of HomeSmith, Inc. (a home renova-tion company) in Atlanta. Lei is vice-president ofCredit Suisse First Boston Bank.

BBrraadd WWaarrdd (DLHS ’84) is living in New Haven,Conn. Brad’s design and original compositionfor A SPLASH OF NUTMEG IN MILK was one ofeleven sound designs selected to be shown at theWorld Stage Design 2005 in Toronto, Canada, inMarch 2004. Brad is in his final year at YaleSchool of Drama where he is studying SoundDesign under David Budries.

9900JJeeffffrreeyy BBrriitttt and his wife, Natalie, live inAtlanta, Ga. Jeff is associate area manager

for Pfizer, Inc. Natalie is a senior CNS specialtysales representative for Pfizer, Inc.

PPeeggggyy TTaayylloorr and Scott Wilson were marriedNov. 8, 2003. Scott is a grants coordinator forSenator Mike Enzi in Casper, Wyo. Peggy is self-employed as a licensed massage therapist. Peggyand Scott live in Casper.

9911MMiicchhaaeell MMiilllleerr is human services adminis-trator at Sunland Center in Marianna, Fla.

His wife, CCyynntthhiiaa (WWiillkkeerrssoonn ’90) MMiilllleerr teachesfirst grade for Jackson County Schools inMarianna, Fla. They have two children, Katelyn,11, and Carly, 7.

9933MMaatttthheeww PPyyllkkaass was recently promoted toLieutenant with the Metro-Nashville

Police Department. Matthew and his wife, BBeettssyy(KKnniigghhtt x ’94) Plykas, live in Antioch, Tenn. Theirson Connor is 3 yrs. old.

9944WWiilllliiaamm ((BBiillll)) AAllddeerrssoonn and RRaacchheellHHoollmmaann (’02) were married Nov. 20,

2004. The couple lives in Nashville.HHiillllaarryy BBrroooommee is minister for the Rockwood

Church of Christ in Rockwood, Tenn. His wife,DDeebboorraahh (CCooggggiinn x ’78, DLHS ’75) BBrroooommee issecretary to the director of fiscal and auxiliaryservices at Roane State Community College inHarriman, Tenn. Their children are Jeremy, 16,and Amy, 12.

KKaarreenn (TTaalllleeyy x ’94) Gates is a nurse atGeorgetown Hospital. Her husband, Elias, servesin the U.S. Navy. They have a child, Ethan, 1.They reside in Alexandria, Va.

RReenneeee (HHoouusseerr) Tarbet and her husband, Tim,live in Warren, Conn. Tim is pulpit minister forthe New Milford Church of Christ. Renee is a

stay-at-home mom for their children, Rebekah, 4,and Jonathan, 1.

9966JJaassoonn EEnngglliisshh received the PhD inInorganic Chemistry from the University

of Arizona in 2002. Jason lives in Baton Rouge,La.

JJaammeess RRoossee has is an associate attorney for thefirm of Jack, Lyon & Jones Attorneys in Nashville.James lives in Nashville.

9977JJuussttiinn OOwweennss (x ’97) is a computer con-sultant for Integrity Network & Computer

Solutions. His wife, Tamara (Cook) Owens, is anadministrative assistant at Brentwood Church ofthe Nazarene. The couple lives in Spring Hill,Tenn.

9988SSyyllvviiaa (BBeeaarrddeenn) Braden received theMaster of Arts in organizational manage-

ment (MAOM) from the University of Phoenix inSeptember 2004. Her husband, Chondell,received the MBA from Indiana University in May2004. Their child is Andre, 3.

SSuussaann (FFaauullkknneerr) SShhaarrppee has been appointedas instructor of physical education and headwomen’s basketball coach at Truett-McConnellCollege in Cleveland, Ga. Susan and her hus-band, GGaarryy SShhaarrppee (’00), live in Cleveland.

RRooggeerr WWaayynnee JJeennkkiinnss (DLHS ’94) and WhitneyRachelle Price were married Aug. 30, 2004.Roger is energy advisor with Middle TennesseeElectric Membership Corporation in Franklin,Tenn. Whitney is a claims analyst with AIMHealthcare Services in Brentwood. The couplelives in Franklin.

JJuussttiinn SSccootttt (DLHS ’94) received the IMBAfrom the University of South Carolina in May2004. Justin is regional remarketing manager forGeneral Motors in central and eastern Europe.Justin lives in Warren, Mich.

PPaauullaa (WWaaggggoonneerr) Vergne has moved with herhusband, Matt, to Gaithersburg, Md. Paula isworking at a private school as an occupationaltherapist. Matt works for the Government.

AAnnddrreeaa--ddoonn WWaallkkeerr and Tyler Griffin weremarried Aug. 7, 2004. Andrea-don works forHarvey’s Gym as a personal trainer and corporatesales representative. Tyler is the southeast region-

AAlluummnnii NNeewwssHere’s what’s going on in the lives ofyour Lipscomb classmates.

New alumni directory to bereleased next year

Work has begun on a new 2006 LipscombUniversity Alumni Directory, Amy Hamar, alumnirelations coordinator recently announced.

The directory will contain complete listings of allalumni from Lipscomb University, including e-mailaddresses and professional and personal informa-tion. Harris Publishing Company, Inc., will produceour alumni directory.

Over the course of the next few months, alumniwill be receiving a letter and Alumni DirectoryQuestionnaire asking them to verify or change theirprofile. Many will also receive an e-mail allowingthem to access the on-line version of the question-naire.

“It is important for alumni to respond to the ques-tionnaire Harris Publishing Compnay will be sendingout. The more alumni who return the survey withcurrent information, the more accurate and usefulour new directory will be,” said Hamar.

The directory will be available sometime in 2006.The last time the university compiled an alumnidirectory was in 2000.

For more information contact Hamar at 279-6216 or800-333-4358 x 6216 or [email protected].


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al safety manager for Frito-Lay. The couple lives inMeridianville, Ala.

9999JJeessssiiccaa MMccGGrreeggoorr and Ryan Daniel weremarried Oct. 1, 2004. Jessica is employed

in Lipscomb University’s Computer Center. Thecouple lives in Nashville.

0000LLiissaa AAvveenn (’02) and CCuurrttiiss CCaatthhccaarrtt weremarried Nov. 1, 2003. The couple lives in

Hendersonville, Tenn. but have plans to move toLivingston, Scotland, to work as full-time mis-sionaries.

TToodddd BBeeaarrdd is teaching English in Leipzig,Germany and is helping with a small group ofChristians there.

AAnnddrreeaa CCooppee (MBA ’00) will join LifePointHospitals as senior paralegal in the spring of2005. Andrea lives in Nashville.

BBoobb GGooyyeettttee (MBA ’00) is an adjunct teacher atWestern Kentucky University. Bob was recentlyawarded the Regional Leadership Award for LifeTrustAmerica. Bob lives in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

0011TTeerrrryy HHoosskkiinnss (x ’01) and Jamie Ericksonwere married Aug. 7, 2004. The couple

lives in Brighton, Mich.JJeennnniiffeerr MMiicckk (MA ’03) and Michael McKenzie

were married Oct. 9, 2004. Michael is a partner ofMcKenzie Construction. The couple lives inFranklin, Tenn.

HHeeaatthheerr NNeellssoonn and Michael Blankinship weremarried Nov. 6, 2004. Michael is regional salesand marketing manager for Shanghai RichinaLeather Co. Heather is employed by Dr. RonaldHunter, D.D.S. The couple lives in Nashville.

DDeevviinn RRuusssseellll and MMaarrlleennaa SStteewwaarrtt (’03) weremarried July 17, 2004. Devin works for Walgreensas a part-time pharmacy intern. Marlena is assis-tant manager for Walgreens. The couple lives inApex, N.C. where Devin is in his third year ofpharmacy school at Campbell University in Buies

Creek, N.C.MMeelliissssaa SStteewwaarrtt is a second lieutenant and pla-

toon leader in the United States Army, MilitaryPolice Corps 300th MP Company in Ft. Riley,Kan.

0022JJoonnaatthhaann BBrraaddlleeyy and LLaauurriiee TThhrraasshheerr(’03) were married Oct. 16, 2004. Laurie is

employed by Children’s Christian Center.Jonathan works for Brentwood Interiors. Thecouple lives in Antioch, Tenn.

SSccootttt DDuunnnn and Bonnie Moulton were marriedOct. 15, 2004. Bonnie is employed by VanderbiltChildren’s Hospital in Nashville. Scott works forGallagher Financial. The couple lives in WhiteHouse, Tenn.

JJeennnniiffeerr FFiinncchh is an associate with the law firm ofFlippin, Collins & Hill, P.L.L.C. in Milan, Tenn.Jennifer will complete her law degree at theUniversity of Mississippi School of Law in May 2005.Jennifer currently lives in Oxford, Miss. but willreturn to live in Jackson, Tenn. after graduation.

SSuussiiee GGiillee (MBA ’02) and Charles Daniels weremarried Sept. 3, 2004. The couple lives in S.Portland, Maine.

KKaattee HHaarrrriiss and Ben Hazlewood were marriedMay 29, 2004. Kate is benefits coordinator atAmerican Retirement Corporation. Ben is distri-bution supervisor at Sanford Corporation. Thecouple lives in Spring Hill, Tenn.

NNaattaasshhaa SSttiilleess (MBA ’02) and Sean Clem weremarried May 29, 2004. The couple lives inGoodlettsville, Tenn.

0033TTrraacceeyy BBiillyyeeuu and Chris Heredia weremarried Aug. 28, 2004. Tracey is publish-

ing coordinator of specialty publishing group forThomas Nelson, Inc. Chris is systems administra-tor at Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville.The couple lives in Antioch, Tenn.

DDaavvee CCuullbbrreeaatthh and LLiinnddssaayy SSlloossss (’02) were

married Sept. 18, 2004. Lindsay is employed byHospital Corporation of America as a refundsanalyst supervisor. Dave works for CJ Advertising.The couple lives in Hendersonville, Tenn.

JJaarreedd IIrrvviinnee and AAbbbbyy DDeeLLoonngg (’04) were mar-ried Sept. 25, 2004. Jared is a financial advisor forBrecek and Young. Abby works for Davis KiddBooksellers as a public relations and events man-ager. The couple lives in Nashville.

DDaavviidd PPaattttoonn and PPaaiiggee OOwweennss (’04, DLHS’00) were married Oct. 2, 2004. David isemployed by Patton Steele Properties and BBJ & SEnterprises. The couple lives in Nashville.

KKeellllyy SSuuttttoonn is youth minister at CrossbridgeChurch of Christ in Birmingham, Ala. Kelly livesin Birmingham.

SShheellbbyy WWaallkkeerr (MBA ’03) and Benny Shepardwere married Oct. 30, 2004. The couple lives inNashville.

0044CChhrriiss DDoouugghhttiiee and MMiinnddyy BBuuttlleerr (’02)were married July 24, 2004. The couple

lives in Nashville.WWiilllliiaamm GGiibbssoonn and AAuuddrreeyy HHuuttssoonn (’03) were

married Sept. 9, 2004. The couple lives inSavannah, Ga.

CChhaarriittyy HHiicckkss and Andrew Spackman were mar-ried Sept. 4, 2004. Andrew works for SpackmanConstruction. The couple lives in Wichita, Kan.

SShhaayy LLaarrssoonn and Mark Ballinger were marriedSept. 4, 2004. Mark works for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The couple lives in Nashville.

JJeessssiiccaa MMccKKeeee and James Mattingly were mar-ried Aug. 14, 2004. James is in the U. S. Navy. Thecouple will relocate to Jacksonville, Fla.

JJaammeess PPrriiccee and SSaarraahh TThhoommppssoonn were mar-ried July 10, 2004. The couple lives in Nashville.

AAnnggeellaa WWaakkeeffiieelldd and Jeremy McLaren weremarried May 29, 2004. Angela works for the YMCAin Green Hills. The couple lives in Nashville.

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The 2005 Homecoming court, from left to right, included Stephanie Bertrand, Lauren Stubbs, DeDe Dunnivant, Kristina Hagerty, Curry Neelley, MelissaKendrick and Erin Estepp.

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HHIIGGHH SSCCHHOOOOLLKKeevviinn BBaalldduuff (DLHS ’02) is a corporal in the

U.S. Marine Corps. He recently returned fromAfghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star forhis service in that area. He is stationed at CampLeJeune, N.C.

CChhaarrlleess BBllooeesseerr (DLHS ’83) is a federal trialand appellate lawyer. He serves as president ofthe Oklahoma City chapter of the Federal BarAssociation. Charles lives in Oklahoma City.

MMaarrkk JJoonneess (DLHS ’91) and Ginger Geldreichwere married Oct. 23, 2004. Ginger is a speech-language pathologist at Vanderbilt’s BillWilkerson Center. Mark is owner of a telecom-munications company. The couple lives inFranklin, Tenn.

MEMORIAL GIFTSGifts were given in memory of the followingfrom Sept. 2, 2004 through Jan. 5, 2005.JJaacckk AAddaammss

Dr. & Mrs. Fletcher Srygley IIIMMrrss.. LLuuttiiee CC.. AAlllleenn

Mr. William SmithCChhaarrlleess ((CChhuucckk)) AAnnddeerrssoonn

Mrs. Juanita E. AndersonJJ.. CC.. && NNoovvaa AAnnddeerrssoonnMr. & Mrs. James R. Vaillancourt

HHeennrryy OO.. ((BBuuddddyy)) AArrnnoolldd,, JJrr..Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. ForteDr. & Mrs. Donald P. Garner

CCooppeellaanndd BBaakkeerrDr. & Mrs. Axel W. Swang

MMrrss.. PPaatt BBeeaammeerrMr. & Mrs. Wavell P. Stewart

WWoorrdd BB.. BBeennnneetttt JJrr..Dr. & Mrs. James Thomas Arnett, Mr. & Mrs.

Robert L. Balch, Dr. & Mrs. Jerry C. Collins, Dr. &Mrs. Thomas Ray Duncan, Mr. & Mrs. B. SoryFletcher Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Andy Gass, Mr. & Mrs. J. GregHardeman, The Heartland Ladies’ Committee, Mr. &Mrs. Raymond B. Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Charles K.Newsom, Mrs. Emma J. Pitt, Dr. & Mrs. FletcherSrygley, Mr. & Mrs. William E. Stephens Jr., Dr. &Mrs. Axel W. Swang, Mr. & Mrs. James M. TolleAAllbbeerrtt BBllaannkkeennsshhiipp

Mrs. Marie WittyMMrrss.. JJeeaannnnee BBoowwmmaann

Mr. & Mrs. Cecil A. BooneKKeenn BBoowwmmaann

The Ervin FamilyVECTORsgi (from all your friends)

CCllaauuddee JJaammeess BBooyycceeMrs. Juanita T. Boyce

EEuuggeennee ((FFeessssoorr)) BBooyycceeDr. David Lee AdamsMr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Rourke

TTrrooyy BBrraasswweellllMr. James Vernon Braswell

TTrrooyy && KKaatthhrryynnee BBrraasswweellllMrs. Douglas E. McNeil

KKyyllee BBrreeeeddeennMr. & Mrs. Howard Stubblefield, Mr. Stephen

Joe Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Wright Jr.LLeeaallaanndd BBrrootthheerrss

Mr. & Mrs. W. Joe BrothersJJoohhnn LL.. BBuurrnneetttt

Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. HillinJJaammeess && RRuutthh BByyeerrss

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Byers IIIMMrrss.. LLuucciillllee CCaanntteerr

Mrs. Carolyn T. WilsonMMrrss.. LLooiiss AAnnnn CCaarrtteerr

Mr. & Mrs. Josh McCulloughMMaarrggaarreett CCaarrtteerr

Dr. & Mrs. John CongerCChhaarrlleess EE.. CChhuummlleeyy

Dr. & Mrs. W. Randolph Deaton, Mr. & Mrs. M.N. Dennison Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gray Hall, Mr.& Mrs. Roger Duane Myers, Charlie & Jo Newsom,Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lamar Olive, Schochoh Church ofChrist, Dr. & Mrs. Fletcher D. Srygley III, Mr. & Mrs.Samuel Stansbury, Mrs. Carolyn T. WilsonMMrrss.. GGllaaddyyss CChhuunnnn

Dr. & Mrs. Kevin A. ChunnKKeeiitthh CCllaarrkk

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. ThompsonJJaacckk AA.. CCoocchhrraannee

Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. HillinDr. & Mrs. Axel W. Swang

EEuuggeennee HHoowwaarrdd CCooookkee,, JJrr..Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. Hillin

MMiikkee CCoommppttoonnMr. Jim Bill McInteer

JJeeaann CCoosstteellllooDr. & Mrs. James W. Costello

DDoottttiiee CCrraaiiggPEO Chapter E

AAllbbeerrtt EE.. CCrroocckkeetttt JJrr..Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. Hillin

RRoonnaalldd AA.. CCuurrttiissMrs. Ronald Alan Curtis

JJoosseepphh HH.. DDaanniieellMr. & Mrs. K. K. Bumpas Sr.

MMaarrtthhaa DDaavviissDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

WW.. LLiippssccoommbb DDaavviissDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

JJooeeyy DDaavvyyMr. & Mrs. Alfred Weinbert

BBrryyaann DDeeMMoonnddrreeuunnDr. & Mrs. Robert DeMonbreun

JJaammeess II.. DDeennnnyyMr. Dale Lee Denny

NNeewwttoonn DD.. DDeerrrryybbeerrrryy SSrr..Mrs. Ruby C. Derryberry

RRoobbbbyy DDiicckkeennssMr. & Mrs. Ray Jones, Agnes Sexton, Mr. &

Mrs. Ed SextonCChhaarrlleess TTyyrreeee DDoorrrriiss

Mrs. Robert A. AdairHHoouussttoonn DDoorrrriiss

Mrs. Robert A. AdairMMrr.. && MMrrss.. JJ.. LL.. DDoorrrriiss

Mrs. Robert A. AdairSSuuee DDoorrrriiss

Mrs. Robert A. AdairMMrrss.. LLoorreennee TTrraammmmeell DDoorrrriiss

Mr. Paul Odell DorrisKKeenn DDuuggaann

Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. LiddleJJaacckk GG.. DDuunnnn

Mrs. Sharon K. CarrellMr. & Mrs. James M. Tolle

MMiissss SSuussaann EEddggiinnDr. & Mrs. Gary C. Hall, Dr. & Mrs. Doy O.

Hollman, Dr. & Mrs. James Stanford Hausmann,Dr. & Mrs. Mark A. MillerKK.. TT.. && PPaauulliinnee EEddwwaarrddss

Mrs. Juanita E. AndersonDDrr.. CCaarrrroollll EElllliiss

Mr. & Mrs. Bernie W. EllisDr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerMr. & Mrs. Howard G. Sawyer

RRaallpphh FFeerrrreellllMr. & Mrs. Kerry G. Anderson

DDaavviidd && EErrnneesstt FFeettnneerrMrs. Janice C. Fetner

MMrrss.. LLuu FFllaattttDr. & Mrs. Billy Way Flatt

MMrrss.. EElliizzaabbeetthh FFoosstteerrMr. & Mrs. David Hanes Jent

CCllyyddee && CCoonnssttaannccee FFuullmmeerrDr. & Mrs. Randy E. Bouldin, Dr. Constance

Marie Fulmer, Dr. & Mrs. Carroll G. WellsCChhaarrlleess ((CChhuucckk)) GGaammbbllee,, JJrr..

Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. BrackettMr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Pharr

MMaarriiee GGaarrrreettttMr. & Mrs. Dale M. Garrett

DDrr.. ZZaannee NN.. GGaauuttMr. & Mrs. James E. Lamberth

PPeeaarrll && CClleeaavviiss GGaawwDavid W. Gaw M.D.P.C., Mr. & Mrs. Doyle S.

Gaw, Dr. & Mrs. William R. Gaw, Sara Gaw LynnBBiillll && TTrreevvaa GGeennttrryy

Mr. & Mrs. James B. TomlinsonLLyynnnn GGoorreeee

Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. LearnedCCllyyddee GGrreeeenn

Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. HillinAA.. JJ.. GGuunntthheerrbbeerrgg

Mr. & Mrs. David Hanes JentWWooooddrrooww HHaazzeelliipp

Mr. & Mrs. Nick ReedJJoosseepphh WW.. HHaarrwweellll

Mrs. JoAnn W. HarwellMMrrss.. JJuunniioorr HHeennddrriixx

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ray GambleHHaattttiiee EEmmmmaa HHeennddeerrssoonn

Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. HillinKKaattiiee BBaatteeyy HHiilllliinn

Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. HillinEEddggaarr && IIddaa BBeellllee HHoolllliinnss

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Clark CainWWaallkkeerr HHoooodd

Dr. & Mrs. William C. IngramMr. & Mrs. Roger Duane Myers

MMrrss.. VViirrggiinniiaa HHooooppeerrClaire Hooper, Kate Hooper, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph

Russell Corley, Clay Turner, Lindsay Turner, TreyTurnerMMrrss.. MMaarrggaarreett LL.. HHooppppeerr

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Costello, Miss Phebe LouHopper, Mrs. Joe E. ParrishHHeelleenn HHoowweellll

Mr. Forrest W. HowellSStteevvee HHuubbbbaarrdd

Mr. & Mrs. John Allen HubbardEE.. JJeeaann HHuunntt

M. Hunt BenderMMrrss.. FFrraanncceess JJaacckkssoonn

Mr. & Mrs. O. J. Davis, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Dumond

JJaammeess LLeeoo JJoohhnnssoonnMr. & Mrs. M. N. Dennison, Jr.

DDrr.. FFrraannkklliinn JJoonneessMiss Shirley Jean Williams

MMaarryy BBeellllee KKeepplleeyyDr. & Mrs. Thomas Ray Duncan

CChhrriissttiinnaa KKiinnccaaiiddMr. & Mrs. George M. Bennsky, Ms. Agnes J.

Jones, Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kendrick, Mr. & Mrs.Glenn E. MartinEEddiitthh EE.. KKiirrbbyy

Dr. & Mrs. N. Keith KirbySS.. DDeewwaayynnee LLaannhhaamm

Mrs. S. Dewayne LanhamMMoorrrriiss PP.. LLaannddiissss

Dr. & Mrs. Matthew HearnMrs. Aldameda S. Landiss

DDaavviidd EE.. LLaavveennddeerrMr. & Mrs. Mark Vance Ezell, Dr. & Mrs. Keith


Leslie Ray, Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Evan Roberts, MissCharlotte Elaine Samples, Mr. & Mrs. Meredith H.Warren, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne YoungbloodWWiilllliiaamm && FFrraanncceess LLeeaavveellll

Ms Judith Earle LeavellWW.. CCooddyy LLeeaavveerr JJrr..

Dr. & Mrs. Burton P. GrantKKeenn LLeemmmmoonnss

Dr. & Mrs. William C. IngramMr. & Mrs. Samuel Stansbury

JJaammeess PP.. LLooddeennMr. & Mrs. John Tuley

SSaannddyy LLooyyddCharlie & Jo Newsom

GGeeoorrggee RR.. MMaannnnMr. & Mrs. George Lebourn Mann

SStteepphheenn MMaarrsshhMr. & Mrs. Daniel Lynn BickelCharlie & Jo Newsom

AA.. WW.. && DDaannnniiee MMccCCaarrttnneeyyMr. & Mrs. Edgar Wilson Evins

MMaarrggaarreett RR.. MMccCCaarrttnneeyyMr. & Mrs. H. Landis Cameron Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Henderson E. Hillin

WWiilllliiee HH.. MMccGGuuiirreeMrs. Gene BloomingburgMr. & Mrs. Louis A. McGuire

TThhoommaass JJaammeess MMccMMeeeenn JJrr..Mrs. Ada S. McMeen

VV.. OO.. MMiittcchheellllDr. Villa Mitchell

EEaarrll MMiizzeeLipscomb University Faculty

SSaarraahh HH.. MMoooorreeMr. & Mrs. Wayne Brown, Mr. & Mrs. James E.

Neal, Ms. Carole W. Sheppard, Mr. & Mrs. JosephM. WilceMMrrss.. VViirrggiinniiaa MMoooorree

Dr. & Mrs. William C. IngramDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

TTeedd MM.. MMoorrrriissMs Elizabeth A. MorrisMr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Pigage

LLoouuiissee LL.. NNeeeellyyDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

LL.. HH.. NNeewweellllMiss Victoria Kaye Newell

DDrr.. MMaarrvviinn AA.. NNiikkoollaauussDr. & Mrs. Randy Bouldin

MMrrss.. LLoorreennee NNiixxMrs. Carolyn T. Wilson

DDrr.. JJuulliiaann OO.. OOllsseenn,, JJrr..Dr. Carolyn Barnes

DDoonnaalldd MM.. OOwweennssDr. & Mrs. Willis C. Owens

DDrr.. LLuucciieenn PPaallmmeerrDr. & Mrs. Axel W. Swang

NNoorrmmaann PPaarrkkssDr. & Mrs. Richard C. GoodeDr. Norman R. ParksMr. & Mrs. Mac Brown Rochelle

CChhaarrlliiee PPiiggggMr. & Mrs. C. F. Khone

JJooyy TToodddd PPllaattzzMr. & Mrs. Henderson E. Hillin

WWiilllliiaamm OO.. PPoowweellllMrs. Hazel Powell

JJ.. TT.. ((BBuucckk)) PPuuttnneeyyMrs. J. T. PutneyMr. H. Newt Spence

JJuulliiaann TT.. PPuuttnneeyyMrs. J. T. Putney

EEvveellyynnee PPoottttss RRaaggssddaalleeMr. Wilburn C. Potts

LLiinnddaa JJoo RRiicchhDr. & Mrs. John Randall Pierce

JJaammeess WW.. RRiicchheeyyMr. & Mrs. Donald Roseboom

DDrr.. DDoouuggllaass RRiivveessMr. & Mrs. Dan Easter, Judge & Mrs. Timothy

Lee Easter, Mr. & Mrs. David Hanes Jett, Mrs.Claudette R. RivesRRoossss RRiivveess

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Lee EasterHHaarroolldd NN.. RRoonneeyy

Mrs. Judith R. RoneyFFllaavviiuuss LL.. RRoossee

Mrs. Judith R. RoneyNNeelllliiee GGoollddeenn RRoossee

Mrs. Judith R. RoneyBBeevveerrllyy MM.. RRoouunnttrreeee

Associated Ladies for Lipscomb UniversitySouthern Kentucky ChapterMMrrss.. IIddaa MMaaee SSeeaallss

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Seals, Sr.AAggnneess ““GGrraannnnyy”” SSeexxttoonn

Ed & Fran SextonSSccootttt SShhaannnnoonn

Ms Wilma A. O’DellMMiissss JJJJ SShhaarree

Heidi & Drew Hanks, Mr. & Mrs. David Nix,Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Wright Jr.WWiilllliiaamm && PPaattssyy SShheellttoonn

Drs. Miley & Jean WalkerWWiilllliiaamm ((BBiillll)) SSmmiilleeyy

Mr. Jerry C. SmileyCCyyrruuss SSmmiitthh

Mrs. Marie WittyEEddggaarr EE.. SSmmiitthh,, SSrr..

Mrs. Mary Anne SmithJJiilllleennee RRoossee SSmmiitthh

Mrs. Judith R. RoneyEEddwwiinn WW.. SSppaannnn

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin R. SpannMMrr.. && MMrrss.. WWiilllliiaamm EE.. SStteepphheennssThe Williams Fowlkes Family

DDoorriiss SSwwaannggMr. & Mrs. George M. DavisMr. & Mrs. Charles E. Frasier

CChhaarrlleess TTrreevvaatthhaannMr. & Mrs. Joe Keith BainMrs. Carolyn T. Wilson

HHeerrmmaann WW.. TTaayylloorrDr. & Mrs. Richard C. GoodeMrs. Carolyn T. Wilson

JJoohhnnnnyy TThhoommppssoonnDr. Sue Berry

PPooyynneerr LL.. TThhwweeaattttMrs. Susan C. GalbreathDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

JJoohhnn EE.. && MMiittttiiee TTrriimmbblleeDr. & Mrs. John C. TrimbleMr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Trimble

TThhoommaass TTrriimmbblleeBright Angel Church of Christ

RRiicchhaarrdd VViicckkJames Corlew Motors, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W.

Daugherty, Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Hayes, Ms.Lucile King, Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. NicholsonRRiicchhaarrdd WWaatteerrss

Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. WolfeAAlllliiee TT.. WWeellllss

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. BurtonGGaaiill CCllaarrkk WWeesstt

Mr. & Mrs. James P. AlexanderTThhoommaass && KKaatthhlleeeenn WWhhiittffiieelldd

Mr. & Mrs. E. Sam FrameMMrrss.. EEddyytthhee RRuucckkeerr WWhhiittlleeyy

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ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni in Action• Nelson Eddy (’79) has writ-ten a book detailing theunique culture of TractorSupply Co., one of the largestretail farm and ranch supplystore chains in America. WorkHard. Have Fun, Make Money.The Tractor Supply Story wasreleased in Dec. 2004. Thebook details several criticalmoments when the companymight have failed, and the work of the remark-able group of people who refused to let it hap-pen. Eddy’s previous credits include editingFirestone: A Legend, A Centruy, A Celebration,writing and directing a musical revuew for the100th anniversary of the historic RymanAuditorium, scripting a live radio show forDollar General and creating a one-man showabout the history of the Jack Daniel Distillary.

•• VViicckkii HHuunntteerr AAsskkeeww (’76)has joined Regions Bank andUnion Planters Bank as vicepresident and senior market-ing director announced RonSamuels, Middle TennesseeGroup president of RegionsBank and Union PlantersBank. Askew was previouslydirector of development at the NashvilleZoo. As marketing director, Askew will beresponsible for overall marketing activity of74 branch offices located in 19 Tennesseecounties and Simpson County, Kentucky,which comprise the Middle Tennessee Groupof Regions Bank and Union Planters Bank.

• America Service Group subsidiary PrisonHealth Services has named EEnnoocchh EE.. ""TTrreeyy""HHaarrttmmaann IIIIII (’86) to the newly created positionof chief operating officer. Hartman has servedas group vice president of operations for PHSsince 2002 and as chief executive officer ofAmerica Service Group (Nasdaq: ASGR) sub-sidiary Secure Pharmacy Plus since 2001. In hisnew position, Hartman will report to RichardWright, president and CEO of PHS and vicechairman of America Service. Brentwood-basedAmerica Service Group, through its sub-sidiaries, provides health care services to correc-tional facilities throughout the United States.

• KKeenntt DDoobbbbss (’68), owner of Kent DobbsSuzuki of Springdale, Ark., has been elected vicechairman of the American Suzuki DealerAdvisory Board for 2005. Dobbs will work withnewly elected American Suzuki Dealer AdvisoryBoard Chairman Tim Faith, owner of SuzukiAuto Center of Corpus Christi, Texas, andSecretary Jeremy Franklin of Franklin’sNational Suzuki of Kansas City, Mo., to helpshape dealer policies aimed at enabling Suzukiand its more than 540 U.S. dealers to continuerecent industry-leading sales growth.

• JJaassoonn SShheellttoonn (’90), was recently named thehead men’s basketball coach at Freed-Hardeman University. Most recently, Sheltonserved as an assistant at the University ofColorado. He has also been an assistant at Utahand at Lipscomb, where he played for theBisons from 1986-90.

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Middle Tenn. Chapter of Magna Charta DamesMMrrss.. MMaarrggaarreett WWiilllliiaammss

Mrs. Nan Ray Alexander, Mr. & Mrs. CharlesRay Gamble, Mr. Jim Bill McInteer, Mr. & Mrs.Amos Eugene QuallsDDrr.. AA.. GG.. aanndd MMaarryy LLoouu WWiilllliiaammss

Park Manor Apartments, Inc.MMaarryy LLoouu WWiilllliiaammss

Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Brockman, COL and Mrs.David K. Holland, Mr. Douglas Little, Mr. & Mrs.Leonard Powell, Ms Lisa Trujillo, WoodmontHills Church of ChristJJeeffff WWiillssoonn

Dr. & Mrs. Timothy G. BrownDr. & Mrs. Steven D. Wilson

CChhaarrlleess WWiisseerrMr. & Mrs. W. Joe Brothers

RReemmbbeerrtt BB.. WWooooddrrooooff SSrr..Mrs. Margrette D. Woodroof

MMrrss.. EEddiitthh LL.. WWrriigghhttDr. & Mrs. John D. Conger

RRoobbeerrtt && BBaarrbbaarraa WWrriigghhttMr. & Mrs. Mark Freeman

WWiilllliiaamm MMaarrkk WWyyaattttMr. & Mrs. Henderson E. Hillin

JJoohhnn MM.. YYoouunngg JJrr..Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Holman, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lamar Olive

HONOR GIFTSGifts were given in honor of the following fromSept. 2, 2004 through Jan.5, 2005.LLaarrrryy && KKeelleennee AAddaammss

Mr. & Mrs. Bayron Binkley, Jr.MMrrss.. PPeeggggyy AAnnddeerrssoonn

Mr. & Mrs. Kerry G. AndersonMMrrss.. BBeerrnniiee WWyycckkooffff AArrnnoolldd

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerAAnnnnee BBaatteeyy ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))

Adams Family Foundation IIMMrr.. && MMrrss.. NNiicckk BBoooonnee

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerMMrr.. && MMrrss.. DDiicckk BBrraacckkeetttt

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerDDaallee WW.. BBrroowwnn

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerPPeeggggyy BBuurrggeessss ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))

Adams Family Foundation II, Mr. & Mrs.Thomas E. Batey Sr., Mr. & Mrs. D. Gerald CogginSr., Mr. & Mrs. John Carroll Frost, Mr. & Mrs.Joseph C. Mayes, Mr. & Mrs. Robert ThomsonWebbGGaarryy && MMaarryy CChhuunnnn’’ss 5500tthh AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy

Mr. & Mrs. John Lee FultsMr. & Mrs. Billy J. Lewter

JJooaannnnee CCooggggiinn ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))Adams Family Foundation II

MMrrss.. RRuutthh MM.. CCoolllliinnssDr. & Mrs. Perry Glen Moore

AAuubbrreeyy && JJeessssiiee LLoouu DDuunnccaann’’ss 5500tthh WWeeddddiinnggAAnnnniivveerrssaarryy

Betty & Jim BrownJanice & Larry Strohm

MMrr.. && MMrrss.. JJeeffff FFiinncchheerrMr. Bradley Kimbro Ham IV

RRoobbbbiiee && SStteepphhaanniiee FFoorrrreesstteerrMr. & Mrs. Bayron Binkley Jr.

TTrruuddyy FFrroosstt ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))Adams Family Foundation II

SSaarraahh KKeeiitthh GGaammbblleeMr. Justin Louis Scott

MMiissss GGllaaddyyss GGoooocchh

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerDDrr.. BBiillll GGoorreeee

Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. LearnedBBiillll && BBeecckkyy GGoorreeee

Mr. & Mrs. John E. MansfieldMMaarryy GGlleennnn HHeeaarrnnee

Miss Rena Carolyn RogersJJeerrrryy HHeennddeerrssoonn

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerHHiillllssbboorroo CChhuurrcchh ooff CChhrriisstt –– EEllddeerrss

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Lamar OliveSSaarraahh TTaayylloorr HHoollllyy

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerCCaarroollyynn HHoollmmeess ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))

Adams Family Foundation IIMMrr.. && MMrrss.. WWiilllliiaamm EE.. HHoollmmeess 5500tthh AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy

Miss Rebecca Anne HolmesJJiimm && EElliizzaabbeetthh HHuugghheess

Mrs. Carolyn T. WilsonMMrrss.. NNaannccyy WWyycckkooffff JJeennnniinnggss

Dr. & mrs. Donald P. GarnerMMrr.. && MMrrss.. MMaarrkk JJeenntt

Mr. Bradley Kimbro Ham IVDDrr.. RRoobbeerrtt KKeerrccee

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. ChambersDr. & Mrs. P. David Elrod IIDr. & Mrs. Mark A. Miller

MMrr.. && MMrrss.. TTiimmootthhyy LLaavveennddeerrMr. Bradley Kimbro Ham IV

CCaarrooll && WWaalltt LLeeaavveerrMr. & Mrs. William Widick

AAnnnn EElliizzaabbeetthh LLooddeennMr. & Mrs. John Tuley

HHeeaatthheerr && JJaammeess CC.. LLooddeennMr. & Mrs. John Tuley

DDrr.. JJoonn LLoowwrraanncceeMr. & Mrs. D. Randall Wright

DDrr.. DDeennnniiss LLooyyddMr. & Mrs. Brent D. Wiseman

RRuutthh MMaayyeess ((BBiirrtthhddaayy))Adams Family Foundation II, Mr. & Mrs.

Thomas E. Batey Sr., Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Burgess IIIMr. & Mrs. D. Gerald Coggin Sr., Mr. & Mrs. JohnCarroll Frost, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomson Webb.RRaallpphh && BBeettttyy NNaannccee

Dr. & Mrs. P. David Elrod IIMr. & Mrs. Mark Vance Ezell

MMss VViivviiaann CCuulllluumm AAnnddeerrssoonn PPaarrkkssMr. & Mrs. Gerald S. Dunning

EEvveellyynn PPoottttss RRaaggssddaalleeMr. James Melvin Potts

PPaauull EE.. RRooggeerrssMr. & Mrs. James C. Allen Jr., Anonymous, Mr.

& Mrs. Gary Thomas Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel T.Baker, Ms Jewell Beasley, Mr. & Mrs. Robert LouisBowman, Mr. & Mrs. Joe H. Breece, Mr. & Mrs.David L. Brown, Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Brown, Mr. &Mrs. Mike Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Bryant, Mr.& Mrs. Dan L. Buie, Centerville Church of Christ,Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Clayton, Dr. David HowardCraig, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Brent Chessor, Churchof Christ, Fairfield, Centerville, Tenn.; Mr. & Mrs.Jesse E. Clayton; Mr. & Mrs. D. Gerald Coggin Sr.;Bryan Crisman Company; Mr. and Mrs. Albren A.Copley; Mrs. Shirley Devore; Mr. & Mrs. GeorgeE. Dotson; Ms Olgia Dotson; Mr. MatthewDotson; Mr. & Mrs. Roger Dwight Dotson; Dr. &Mrs. Thomas Ray Duncan; Mr. & Mrs. MontyDunn; Judge & Mrs. Timothy Lee Easter; Mr. &Mrs. J. D. Elliott; Mrs. Luster B. Farmer; Mr. &Mrs. Theo Faulkner; First Farmers and MerchantsNatl. Bank; Mr. & Mrs. Jesse A. Floyd Jr.;

The Frist Foundation; Mr. & Mrs. W. NeilFussell; Mr. & Mrs. George Garland; Mr. & Mrs.

Ted Gilbert; Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Gilliam; Mr. &Mrs. Robert T. Gilmer; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Halfacre;Mr. & Mrs. Bart A. Harper; Mr. Jerrell D. Hill;Hillsboro Church of Christ; Dr. & Mrs. T. JamesHumphreys; Mr. & Mrs. K. E. Jenkins; Dr. & Mrs.Joseph E. Johnson; Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. Jones;Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Jones; Mr. & Mrs. RobertEugene Keith; Mr. & Mrs. Marty Ray Kittrell; Mr. &Mrs. Charles W. Lankford; Dr. & Mrs. Larry W.Locke; Ms Jeanette R. Lowe; Mr. Alfred Maddox;Mr. & Mrs. Arch McCord; Mr. James A. McCordIII; Mr. & Mrs. William B. McDonald; Dr. & Mrs.Jeffrey A. McKinley;

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Metcalf; Ms Georgia C. Moss;Mr. & Mrs. B. A. Mullican Sr.; Dr. & Mrs. JerryWayne Nash; Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Neil Jr.; Mr. &Mrs. Steve North ; Mr. & Mrs. John Everett Orton;Ms Peggy M. Owen ; Dr. & Mrs. John J.Plemmons; John J. Plemmons Jr.; Mrs. MadelynR. Poole; Mrs. Paul Puckett; Mrs. Inis B. Puckett;Mr. and Mrs. David Wayne Qualls; Mr. & Mrs.David W. Ralston; Mr. & Mrs. Larry Randolph;Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Reece; Mr. & Mrs. Glen DorrisRodgers; Mrs. Earline B. Rogers; Mr. & Mrs.Maurice Rogers; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Earl Rogers; Mr.John Rushton; Ms Ova Lee Sawyer; Mr. & Mrs.David R. Shannon; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Shelby;Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Sledge; Dr. & Mrs. CarlPhilip Slate; Ms Ruth Staggs; Mr. & Mrs. WilliamE. Stephens Jr.; Dr. & Mrs. Axel W. Swang;

Mr. & Mrs. David H. Talley; Mr. & Mrs. Tom S.Thomason; Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Totty; Mr. & Mrs.Harley E. Walker; Drs. Miley & Jean Walker; Ms.Barbara Lynn Warren; Mr. & Mrs. Neal PowellWaters; Mr. & Mrs. Len W. Womack Jr.; Ms EdnaB. WorleyDDrr.. RRaallpphh SSaammpplleess

Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Alverson, Jr.EEvveellyynn SSmmiitthh

Mrs. Marie WittyMMrr.. && MMrrss.. GGeeoorrggee EE.. SSppaaiinn

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerDDrr.. && MMrrss.. SSttrraauugghhnn

Mrs. Juanita E. AndersonNNaatthhaann SSttrraauugghhnn

Mrs. Juanita E. AndersonDDrr.. AAxxeell SSwwaanngg

Dr. & Mrs. Perry Glen MooreMMrr.. && MMrrss.. RRaayy WWaallkkeerr

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerDDrr.. JJaammeess EE.. WWaarrdd

Miss Rena Carolyn RogersDDrr.. && MMrrss.. CC.. BBrruuccee WWhhiittee

Mrs. Suzanne Moore ChappinMMrrss.. SSaarraahh WWhhiitttteenn

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. GarnerMMrrss.. CCaarroollyynn TT.. WWiillssoonn

Miss Rena Carolyn RogersRRoobbeerrtt WWrriigghhtt

Mr. & Mrs. Mark FreemanTTaadd WWyycckkooffff

Dr. & Mrs. Donald P. Garner

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Deaths included in this issue were submittedfrom Sept. 2, 2004 through Jan.5, 2005.

Dr. JJooee KK.. AAlllleeyy (’45) died Nov. 17, 2004.Survivors include his wife, BBeettttyyee (WWooooddrrooooff x’46) AAlllleeyy, and son, Kenneth Brian Alley, daugh-ters, Claudia Lisle, Karen O’Dell, and SherylJaros, and a sister, Judy Russell. Fourteen grand-children and fourteen great-grandchildren sur-vive him also.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of SStteepphhaann BBiillaakk (’57) on Oct. 27, 2004,Lusanne, Switzerland.

CChhaarrlleess EE.. CChhuummlleeyy (’39) died Dec. 12, 2004.Survivors include his wife, MMaarryy NNeellll (CCooppaassss ’53,DLHS ’49) HHuuttcchheessoonn CChhuummlleeyy, children, CChhaarrlleessRReeccee ((BBuudd)) CChhuummlleeyy (’71, DLHS ’62), JJuuddyy FFaayyeeCChhuummlleeyy (x ’64, DLHS ’60), stepsons, Dr. WWiilllliiaamm((BBiillll)) SSrryygglleeyy (’62, DLHS ’58), Dr. FFlleettcchheerr SSrryygglleeyy(’60, DLHS ’56), JJoohhnn HHuuttcchheessoonn III (’74, DLHS’70), stepdaughters, JJaannee (SSrryygglleeyy ’64, DLHS ’60)WWeellllss, and MMaarrggaarreett (HHuuttcchheessoonn ’78, DLHS ’75)DDeeaattoonn. A brother, S. E. Chumley, and two sisters,Betty Joy Reese, and Marie (Sissy) Martin survivehim. Fifteen grandchildren and 13 great-grandchil-dren survive him also.

KKeeiitthh CCllaarrkk (’53) died Nov. 22, 2004.Survivors include his wife, Mildred (Deckard)Clark, sons, Thomas and Timothy Clark, anddaughters, Kimberly Emrich and Karla Clark. Agrandson, Branson Clark, survives him also.

DDeennnniiss CCoolleemmaann (x ’75) died Oct. 25, 2004,Nashville. Survived by parents, Grady andFrances Coleman, brother, Carter Coleman, anda sister, Celeste Green.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of LLeennaa (WWeebbbb x ’29) Dobson,Hendersonville, Tenn.

EEllyyoonn HHoollllyy DDaavviiss, Sr. died Dec. 30, 2004.Survivors include his wife, JJeeaann (TTaattee ’52, DLHS’49) DDaavviiss, children, LLiinnddaa (EElllleenn) (DDaavviiss x ’85)Sexton, EErriicc DDaavviiss (’83), EEmmiillyy (DDaavviiss’83)Robinson, and Elyon Davis Jr. Several grandchil-dren survive him also.

Dr. Zane Gaut died Oct. 10, 2004, Warren, N.J.Survived by wife, LLaauurraa (TTaarreennccee ’52, DLHS ’48),daughter, JJuulliiee (GGaauutt ’88) Boynton, and sons,Douglas and David Gaut.

WWiilllliiaamm ((BBiillll)) GGrreeeenn (’56) died Nov. 6, 2004,Nashville. Survivors include his children,WWiilllliiaamm TTiimmootthhyy (TTiimm) GGrreeeenn (’82), SSuussaann

(GGrreeeenn ’84) Foster, and JJaammeess GGrreeeenn (’89). Agranddaughter, Sarah Foster, and his brother, JJeeffffGGrreeeenn (’50), survive him also.

James L. Groves died Oct. 7, 2004,Hendersonville, Tenn. Survivors include his wife,EErrlleennee (TTrraammmmeell x ’42) Groves, daughter, PeggyScott, and son, James Groves. Several grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren survive him also.

WW.. DDoouuggllaassss HHaarrrriiss,, Sr. (’36) died Sept. 24,2004, Macon, Ga. Survivors include his wife,Margaret (Copeland) Harris, sister, CCoorrnneelliiaa(HHaarrrriiss ’36) Lovell, brother, Dennis Harris, sons,DDoouugg HHaarrrriiss (’65), and DDiicckk HHaarrrriiss (’66), daugh-ter, Dr. PPeeggggyy (HHaarrrriiss ’66) White, grandchildren,CCiinnddyy (WWhhiittee ’90) Adrien, and Benjy White.Three great-grandchildren survive him also.

Alvin Walker Hood died Dec. 12, 2004. He issurvived by his wife, Genevieve Murphree Hood,sons, Dr. DDeennnniiss HHoooodd (’72), MMaarrkk HHoooodd (x ’74),and AAllaann HHoooodd (x ’81). A brother, Hassell Hood,sister, Eunice Jackson, and several grandchildrenand great-grandchildren survive him also.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of LLeeoonn LL.. LLoocckkee (’40), Hungerford, Texas.His wife, Eleanor, survives him.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of LLeennaa (TThhuurrmmaann ’36) Mann on Sept. 9,2004, Florence, Ala.

Harold T. McCracken died Oct. 11, 2004,Nashville. Survivors include his wife, HHeelleenn(VVaauugghhaann x ’53) McCracken, daughters, KKaatthhlleeeennMMccCCrraacckkeenn (’76, DLHS ’72), and CCaarroollyynnMMccCCrraacckkeenn (’80) Cooper and grandchildren,Hannah and Sam Cooper, and Ivy Ashworth.

DDaavviidd EE.. MMccPPhheerrssoonn (x’32) died Jan. 12, 2004,Bartlett, Tenn.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of WWeeyymmaann LLeeee MMeeaaddoowwss (’63), New PortRichey, Fla.

SSaarraahh (RRooggeerrss x ’52) Mitchell died Nov. 2,2004, Fayetteville, Tenn.

LLllooyydd ““SSoonnnnyy”” MMyyaatttt (x ’51, DLHS ’47) diedNov. 4, 2004, Nashville. Survivors include hiswife, Margaret (Roberson) Myatt, daughterMonica Ritchie, grandchildren, Joshua Smithson,Maggie, Jared and Jessica Ritchie and two great-grandchildren.

Dr. PPaauull DD.. PPhhiilllliippss (’49) died Sept. 18, 2004,Nashville. Survivors include his daughters,PPaauulleettttee PPhhiilllliippss (DLHS ’74) and FFaarrrraarr (PPhhiilllliippss’71, DLHS ‘67) MMoooorree.

Carl Pride died Oct. 20, 2004. Survived bywife, NNaannccyy (SSooyyaarrss x ’58), son, Michael Pride,granddaughters, Elizabeth, Annie, and CarliePride, and Constance Faith Smith.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of BBiilllliiee (MMoooorree x ’55) Rowland on Sept. 3,2004, McMinnville, Tenn.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of JJeessssee RRaaddeerr (x ’54), Nashville.

PPaauull EEaarrll RRooggeerrss (’56) died Jan. 6, 2005.Survivors include his wife, JJuuddiitthh (JJoohhnnss x ’58)RRooggeerrss, children; PPaauull ((LLaarrrryy)) RRooggeerrss (’80, MDIV’99), DDaavviidd RRooggeerrss (’82), SSuussaann (RRooggeerrss ’85)Harber, and EEmmiillyy (RRooggeerrss ’99) Webber. Sevengrandchildren survive him also.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of TThhoommaass GG.. RRuucckkeerr,, SSrr.. (’76) on Sept. 21,2004, Nashville, Tenn.

RRiicchhaarrdd SSeeaayy (x ’61) died Sept. 20, 2004.Survivors include his wife, Barbara and son, RickSeay. His sister, Frances Persinger survives himalso.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of MMaarriillyynn (MMccDDoowweellll ’62) SSmmiitthh on Sept.21, 2004, Lebanon, Tenn.

The Alumni Office has been notified of thedeath of KKaatthhlleeeenn (RRaacckklleeyy x ’49) Stephens,Ooltewah, Tenn.

CChhaarrlleess LL.. TTrreevvaatthhaann (’58) died Oct. 12, 2004,Abilene, Texas. Survivors include his wife, PPhhyylllliiss(MMuurrrraayy ’60) Trevathan and daughters, Carol,Julie and Karen and numerous adopted sons anddaughters.

The Alumni office has been notified of thedeath of BBuuffoorrdd DDeeeess TTuucckkeerr (x ’30), Searcy, Ark.His wife, EErrmmaall (HHeenntthhoorrnn ’29) TTuucckkeerr surviveshim.

MMaarrggaarreett (AAlleexxaannddeerr ’39) WWiilllliiaammss died Oct. 9,2004, Brentwood, Tenn. Survived by children,MMaarryy MMaarrggaarreett (WWiilllliiaammss ’66) Gibson and BBiillllyyWWiilllliiaammss (’70), step-daughter and sister-in-law,LLiivviiee GGeennee (WWiilllliiaammss x ’45, DLHS ’43)Alexander, grandchildren; Duncan Gibson, Bill,Brad, and Brian Williams, Danny, Donald, andDavid Alexander, and Linda Wilkinson. Sisters,RRaacchheell (AAlleexxaannddeerr ’44) Roberts, and MMaarryyCCaatthheerriinnee (AAlleexxaannddeerr ’50) Bullington. Severalgreat-grandchildren survive her also.

JJeeffffrreeyy FFoorrrreesstt WWiillssoonn (’80) died Nov. 5, 2004.Survivors include his wife, TTrriinnaa (CCaannttrreellll ’82)WWiillssoonn, son, Jonathan Forrest Wilson, parents,FFoorrrreesstt WWiillssoonn (x ’50) and AAnnnn (DDuunnnn ’52)WWiillssoonn, brothers, Dr. SStteevveenn WWiillssoonn (’82), andPPaattrriicckk WWiillssoonn (’88).

FFrraanncciiss GGeerraallddiinnee ZZeeiigglleerr (’54) died Aug. 18,2004, Pulaski, Tenn.

In Memoriam includes notices regarding the deaths ofalumni, their spouses and children, and Lipscombemployees, their spouses or former employees. To submityour news, write to In Memoriam, Advancement Office,Lipscomb University, 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville,TN 37204-3951 or e-mail [email protected]. Be sure to include a phone number for verifi-cation purposes.

IInn MMeemmoorriiaammThe Lipscomb University family hasbeen touched by these recent losses.

Lipscomb license plate available to TN motoristsLipscomb University and the Tennessee

Department of Transportation have part-nered to develop and produce a LipscombUniversity specialty license plate. Theplates are ready and available to motoristswith vehicles registered in Tennessee, saidKim Chaudoin, director of marketing andpublic relations.

“This is a unique opportunity for ourstudents, alumni and friends to showpride in Lipscomb,” said Chaudoin.

To get a Lipscomb license plate,Tennessee motorists must visit their localcounty clerk’s offices when it is time torenew their tags. Motorists may want to callahead of time to be sure there are some instock. If not, one can be ordered and sent tocounty clerk’s offices across the state.Specialty tags are available for an additional$35 each year.

For more information, call your localcounty clerk’s office or visit

www.safety.tn.us/safety and click on “MotorVehicle Services, Title and RegistrationDivision.”

The new Lipscomb University specialty license plate is available inTennessee.


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Meet in the Middle

HOMECOMING 2005 • FEBRUARY 4-5 LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY

Clockwise from top: Alumni enjoy the reunion brunch; Dr. Steve Flatt served as king of the Bison DayParade; Flatt leads the parade through Bison Square; Connor Butler,son of alumni Charlie (’90) and Cynthia(Riden ’88) Butler,plays at the Baby Bison reunion; Social club reunions brought alums back to campus; stu-dents got into the spirit by dressing up for the Bison Day parade; Dr. Ronnie Boone, professor of chemistry,conducts an experiment at the Science Circus; Joe (’69) and Eva (’68) Tomlinson with President EmeritusWillard Collins and his wife, Ruth, at the Met My Mate Reunion;“You Can’t Take It With You” played to sold-out dinner theater crowds;The Alumni Brothers Band in a reunion concert; an A Cappella performance waspart of the day’s activities; and enjoying the reunion brunch was Andrea Strosnider (’63), Karen Strosnider(’65) and Ralph Thurman, assistant professor of art. Photos by Katera Bolander, Lauren Farris and AmberStacey. For more photos visit www.lipscomb.edu and click on “photo features.”


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arch 3, 2005 was a gorgeous day, with enough warmth and sunshine to

trigger the anticipation of Spring. That day, however, carried with it a

more unique sense of anticipation because it marked the groundbreak-

ing ceremonies for the Ezell Center for Biblical Studies.

I was honored to be on the platform that day to lead a prayer for the construc-

tion that was about to begin. I sat next to Stan Ezell, who participated in the occa-

sion by making some comments on behalf of his family. The leadership and gen-

erosity of the Ezell family, along with many others, have made it possible for this

project to begin.

The presence of Stan and others from his family carried my thoughts back to

childhood, because I grew up with him and his siblings, Mila, Gill, and Mark, at

the Una Church of Christ. The Sunday School teachers we shared there were some

of the best teachers of my life. I have benefitted from the foundation they gave me

to this day.

Today I am surrounded again by great Bible teachers in the Lipscomb Bible fac-

ulty. Our students are blessed by teachers who possess both outstanding academic

training and a deep commitment to the kingdom of God. Our physical environ-

ment for learning, however, has not matched the quality of the faculty due to the

aging of our facilities.

It is with great excitement, therefore, that we look forward to the time when we

enter the new building with its state-of-the-art classrooms, beautiful chapel, con-

ference rooms, better offices, and a lounge for our graduate Bible students. These

resources should significantly enhance our efforts to teach Bible, administer our

growing missions program, and serve the church in new and creative ways.

We hope the Ezell Center for Biblical Studies will symbolically reinforce the cen-

trality of the teaching of Bible to Lipscomb’s mission. The presence in the building

of other academic areas such as Communications, Social Work, Education, and

History, Politics, and Philosophy attests to the integration of faith into every part

of the life of this campus.

We continue to thank God for opening the hearts of our donors to make the

construction of this building possible, and we pray that he will be glorified by the

use of it. ■

— TERRY BRILEY

The Final Word

Terry Briley is professor of Bibleand dean of the College ofBible and Ministry

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Upcoming Alumni & Friends Events

Living in anticipation of Christ's return!

Summer CelebrationLipscomb University

July 6-9, 2005

Hear these dynamic speakers ... and many more!

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