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1920
Howard Yoder ’22 celebrated his 100th birthday July 27,
2001, with a family celebration including his wife, Irene, and his
daughters, Jeanne Walker and Barbara Loomis. A United Methodist
pastor, Howard and his first wife, Helen (who died in 1977), spent
many years working for the church. They spent almost 30 years as
missionaries in Lima, Peru, and also served in Bolivia, Panama,
New York City, and Aberdeen, Wash. Howard and Irene were married
Feb. 14, 1998.
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1930
C. Orville Strohl ’31, president of Southwestern College
from 1954 to 1972, received the “Francis Asbury Education Award”
June 16, 2001, at the annual meeting of the Kansas West Conference
of the United Methodist Church in Salina. The award recognizes United
Methodist laity and clergy who foster the church’s ministries in
higher education. The award is named for Francis Asbury, one of
the earliest leaders of the Methodist Church in the United States.
Asbury urged his followers to “erect a school in every town in the
vicinity of the church.”
E. Marie Burdette ’32, who taught for approximately 45 years
in the music department at Southwestern College, celebrated her
100th birthday with a reception July 1, 2001. On July 15, 2001,
former colleagues and students gave a recital in her honor. Among
those participating were James Strand, former professor of organ
at Southwestern College, and Eric Strand ’87. Rick Frisbie, former
pastor of First United Methodist Church, Winfield, was the master
of ceremonies.
E. Marie Burdette ’32 writes, “I would like to thank my
friends and former students for the many cards, notes and remembrances
which you sent to me on my 100th birthday. It was so very nice to
hear from so many of you and to renew fond memories which I have
of each of you. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in thinking of
me.”
Harry Eshelman ’35 celebrated his 89th birthday June 17,
2001. A retired Harvey County farmer and stockman, he and his wife,
Mary, have three children. Merle Knepper ’39 and his wife, Helen
(Long), recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
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1940
Adelaide (Baden) Barnard ’40 was one of the speakers at
the annual reunion of St. John’s Academy and College alumni. She
spoke on the life and times of her grandparents, John Peter and
Adelaide Elizabeth Baden, the founders of St. John’s. Her focus
was on the Badens as philanthropists. Continuing in the philanthropic
tradition, Adelaide and her husband, Fritz, donated Baden family
memorabilia to an auction raising funds for the restoration of Baden
Hall on the former St. John’s campus. To date, the restoration committee
is halfway to raising its goal of $200,000.
J. J. Banks ’41, a longtime member of the Winfield Municipal
Band and Southwestern College trustee emeritus, was featured in
the band’s last concert of the season.
Robert Haage ’47 reports that having once retired from a
five-year stint in the Methodist ministry and later retiring from
a 32-year dedication to teaching United States history to high school
juniors and economics to seniors, he has finally “retired” from
a 37-year “career” as an officer in an education-related credit
union he helped found. In appreciation of all those years of service
Chaffey Federal Credit Union is sending Robert and his wife, Lila
(Baker) ’49, on a cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage. While still
active in church and community music activities, Lila has almost
retired from her piano teaching career. Robert stays active in the
California Retired Teachers Association, the Federation of Western
Outdoor Clubs, the University Club of Claremont and the Desomount
Club (he publishes the newsletter for this camping-travel-environmental
organization which began with nature-study classes at California
State University – Los Angeles). In addition he is kept busy by
the local Sierra Club and the Claremont Senior Computer Club as
well as tinkering in his shop.
Velma (Dowler) Hankins ’49, a retired teacher from USD 465,
Winfield, was presented with a Red Apple Award during a luncheon
at Country View School, rural Winfield. The award was presented
in recognition of 25 years of service to the school district. Joann
(Miller) Ramsdale ’49 was honored at a dinner at her church following
the 25th anniversary concert of her handbell choir, the Carillon
Ringers. Joann has been the director of this group for its entire
25 years. Additionally, Joann has arranged three handbell pieces
(one an original composition) which have been published by National
Music. The most popular of these numbers, the spiritual “Rock-A
My Soul,” has been rung by more than 30 handbell choirs and played
in a massed choir of 1,100 handbell ringers in New York. Joann’s
husband, Chuck ’49, rings handbells in her choir.
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Beulah (Dungey) Shafer ’50 was one of the members of the
American Legion Auxiliary recognized at the 81st Annual Convention
of the Legion’s Department of Kansas. The Third District History,
written by Beulah, was awarded first place and will be forwarded
for national competition.
Betty (Wynn) McGehee ’51 was elected honorary vice president
general for life on April 19, 2001, at the 110th Continental Congress
of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The
office is in recognition of valuable service to the national society,
and the number of honorary vice presidents general at any time is
13. Betty is only the second Kansas member to be elected to this
office. She served as state regent of the Kansas Society 1989-1992,
and was elected a vice president general in 1993 for a term of three
years.
Eldon and Peggy (Miller) Snyder ’52, ’52 celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary March 20, 2001. The Snyders have two daughters
and four grandchildren. Peggy is a retired piano teacher with the
creative arts program at Bowling Green State University. She is
organist at the First United Methodist Church, a position she has
held for 36 years. Eldon is professor emeritus of sociology at Bowling
Green and teaches part-time in the University’s honors program.
In August a family celebration is planned at the couple’s Lakeside,
Ohio, cottage.
Velma Grier ’53 has been giving piano lessons for the past
few years. The lessons are free to those who are willing to practice
and learn. Velma is retired from a career as a church missionary
and government social worker. In addition to giving lessons, for
the past 10 years Velma and another pianist have played in churches
and nursing homes, again, without charge.
Leta (Wise) Wheeler ’55 and her husband, James, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary. Leta was a teacher and assistant
funeral director. She retired in 1998. James was a farmer and also
worked as a structural assembler at Boeing for 33 years. He retired
in 1992.
Phyllis (Nelson) Hearn ’56 was recently honored by the Order
of Eastern Star with a banquet and reception. Phyllis has been appointed
Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of Kansas for the year 2001-02.
Garry Hays ’57 retired from his position as president of
United States International University, San Diego, Calif., July
1, 2001. He had served as president of USIU since 1992. Garry was
assistant professor of history at Southwestern College 1964-66.
Wendell Piehler ’58 played the organ May 17, 2001, for the
Lyons High School baccalaureate service. His grandniece, Kelly Burdette,
daughter of Cecil Burdette ’69, was in the senior class. Wendell
recently commissioned an anthem for the 250th anniversary of the
Episcopal parish of Trinity on the Green, New Haven, Conn. It was
premiered May 10, 2001. The work, composed by Richard Shephard,
head of the Choir School of England’s York Minster, was taken from
Psalm 145, titled “I Will Exalt You, O God My King.” On July 6,
2001, Wendell attended the Yale Tercentenary Gala in London where
an alumni chorus of 300 performed a program in St. Paul’s Cathedral
with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Brilla (Highfill) Scott ’59 received one of four Meritorious
Achievement Awards for 2001 from the Pittsburg State University
Alumni Association. Brilla is executive director of the United School
Administrators of Kansas, and a Southwestern College trustee.
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1960
Warren Meireis ’61 was inducted into the USD 332 Hall of
Fame at the Cunningham (Kan.) High School athletic banquet in May
2001. Warren is the business teacher at CHS. During his tenure there
he has brought the business department from manual typewriters to
computers and has coached or assisted in coaching almost every sport
at the school.
Michael Brooks ’62 became the medical director for Brighton
(Mich.) Hospital on June 1, 2001.
JoPat (Johnson) Dolsen ’63, is manager of special projects
in the student life office at Southwestern College. She has been
responsible for coordinating start-up activities for the new freshman
class. Her husband, David ’63, is special assistant to the president
of the college.
Herb and Lorraine (Lowrey) Morton ’63, ’64 celebrated their
40th anniversary. Herb is the owner of Herb’s Electric and Lorraine
is the secretary at Grace United Methodist Church and also bookkeeper
for Herb’s Electric. For many years the Mortons owned and operated
Stereo Portraits, retiring from it in 1990. Mildred (Wilson) Wesbrook
’63, a retired teacher from USD 465, Winfield, was presented a Red
Apple Award in recognition of 25 years of service to the school
district.
Phil Jarvis ’64, director of information services at Southwestern
College and mayor of the City of Winfield, was one of those attending
the Kansas Health Foundation Leadership Institute.
Ruth (Barker) Thomson ’65, a retired teacher from USD 465,
Winfield, was presented with a Red Apple Award in recognition of
25 years of service to the school district.
Bill Brazil ’66 has been appointed pastor of First United
Methodist Church, Belleville.
Murl Webster ’66 recently became director of Beverly Healthcare
and Rehab of Concordia (Kan.). Most recently the director of a nursing
home in Protection (Kan.), he accepted the new position because
the Concordia home is building an Alzheimer’s wing, an area of care
in which Murl is very interested.
Anita (Burdette) Dragoo ’67 reports that she is retiring
after 20 years of government service. For most of those years she
worked in the Department of Defense Overseas Dependents’ Schools
teaching English, French, and Spanish.
Dan Fauchier ’68 and his wife, Stephanie, are building
an Earthship Sunago on the family farm in Oxford. Recycled tires
and pop cans will be major building materials in the home. Dan points
out that the building materials are free, but the project is labor
intensive. However, when the home is finished there will be no utility
bills as solar panels, water collected from the roof and earth sheltering
will provide the comforts one normally relies on the utility companies
to provide. The Web site www.earthship.org
provides more information.
Jan (Heiderscheid) Smith ’68 received the master of divinity
degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary on May 19, 2001.
Jan is director of music and minister-in-training at First Baptist
Church, Stilwell, Kan. Additionally, she serves as music and worship
coordinator for Colonial Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Mo.
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1970
Mark Conard ’70 has been appointed as pastor of First United
Methodist Church, Hutchinson, Kan. This appointment was effective
July 1, 2001. Mark previously served a full six-year term as district
superintendent of the Salina District in the Kansas West Conference.
During his term as district superintendent, he also served as a
reserve clergy delegate to the 1996 General Conference in Denver
and then as the second elected clergy delegate to the 2000 General
Conference in Cleveland.
Martha (Lawrence) Fitzwater ’71 spent part of summer 2001
teaching a painting class offered by the Winfield Arts and Humanities
Council.
Terry McGonigle ’73 was the set and costume designer and
played Emile de Beque for South Pacific, part of the summer 2001
Horsefeathers and Applesauce Summer Dinner Theatre schedule.
Judy (Hensley) Nation ’74 was recently named Winfield’s
BPW/Kansas Woman of the Year.
Richard Hatfield ’75 has earned the doctor of ministry degree
from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Pa., in the
Eastern Christian focus. He is the priest for All Saints Orthodox
Church, Salina, and the new St. Mary Magdalene Mission in Manhattan.
Cinda (Wakefield) Barnett ’76 was recently honored by the
Udall Teachers Association for 25 years of teaching excellence.
Cinda is a third-grade teacher at Udall Elementary School.
Rick Kubas ’76 is now working for FuelCell Energy. The company
is a world-recognized leader for development and commercialization
of high efficiency fuel cells for electric power generation.
Michael McCarthy ’76 recently began his 22nd season of pro
football, his 17th season in the Canadian Football League and his
12th season with the Hamilton (Ontario) TigerCats. His primary focus
this season will be the location and recruitment of players in Canada
and the United States as well as coordination of all scouting activities
for the team.
Jan (Hoffine) McDaniel ’78, former computer programmer at
Southwestern College, has been appointed pastor of the Caldwell
and Corbin (Kan.) United Methodist churches.
Ken Kraus ’79, former director of development at Southwestern
College is now the administrative assistant to the director of the
Winfield Main Street program. He is “doing a little bit of everything,”
giving him the flexibility to take two courses at Southwestern College
this semester and to work on application for the master’s program
in psychology at Wichita State University.
Nate Walker ’79 was recently promoted to campus manager,
infrastructure and operations, for Tyco Electronics Power Systems,
Inc. Nate manages IT for the division’s domestic and international
locations supporting 4,000 employees.
Connie (Feste) Wooldridge ’79 is attending Saint Paul School
of Theology. She will also serve as part-time pastor at Welda.
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1980
Donnell Ruthenberg ’80 and Cliff Sutherland were married
April 21, 2001. Donnell is pursuing plans for her own business –
Basically Beads & Glass – creating fused and flameworked glass art.
Cliff is a project manager for Detroit Tool.
Chuck Wright ’80, instructor with Southwestern College professional
studies, has been elected president of the Winfield Board of Education.
He is serving his sixth term as president and his 16th year as a
board member. The board recently recognized Chuck for his accomplishments
in the Kansas Association of School Board’s Boardsmanship Academy.
Additionally Chuck has authored and published a book, Thinking Out
of the Box... and Other Random Thoughts and Praises. It is a compilation
of approximately 30 unrelated stories about how Scripture, ideas,
people, and experiences have been used to build his life. The book
is available through Chuck, The Better Book Room, Perfect Peace,
and Family Books.
Jeanne (Baker) Dexter ’81, former associate professor of
business at Southwestern College, is now working as a professor/teacher
of business at the Panama City campus of Florida State University.
Kenny Mossman ’81 is the new director of athletic media
relations at the University of Oklahoma. He comes to Norman from
Illinois State University where he has been the assistant athletics
director (media relations) for the past 10 years. During those years
he built ISU’s radio network into the largest in the history of
the school and helped create the most extensive local television
package in the university’s history, negotiating contracts that
doubled the number of ISU women’s basketball games on radio and
added women’s volleyball to the sports receiving radio coverage.
He has served as the color commentator for the school’s football
games since 1996.
Craig Anderson ’82 is now the president of UMB National
Bank of America. In this capacity he is the chief of the UMB territory
west of Topeka to the Colorado line. The main hub for this part
of the bank is in Salina, but Craig will continue to work out of
Wichita.
DeAnne (Hastings) Heersche ’84 is currently serving as director
of the LIuka Center for Excellence in Pratt. It is one of nine educational
service centers in the state. She and her husband, Dan, have recently
completed renovation of the Heersche family home, a 100-year-old
house.
Sherri (Asklock) Pahcoddy ’86 is now working at Payless
Shoe Source as a technical analyst in the information systems department.
(see also births)
Callie (Gaede) Seaton ’86 showed paintings during the month
of July 2001 in the gallery at Brown’s Office Supply, Arkansas City.
Chris Bergstrom ’86 graduated from the University of Kansas
School of Medicine in May 2001 and is doing an internship at The
Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. He will start a residency in ophthalmology
at Emory University in Atlanta next year.
Janice (Shelton) Koelsch ’87 has started a new business,
Capital Resources Management, Inc. This business assists people
in the management of their resources either through a bill-paying
service, disability information, or any number of other things.
Her husband, Marvin, is the owner of Midwest Accounting and Management.
The couple celebrated eight years of marriage March 7, 2001.
DeAnna White ’87 and Keith Wright were married June 2, 2001.
Maggie (Hall) Bicker ’88 is creating a mural in the children’s
area at the Winfield Public Library. Additionally, she has been
appointed a third-time art teacher at Winfield High School.
Chuck Sturgis ’88 has relocated to the Chicago area. He
is now director of cytopathology at Evanston Hospital. The job carries
with it a teaching appointment at Northwestern University’s School
of Medicine.
Karon Toon ’89 completed a master of social work degree
at Wichita State University.
Jami (Delp) White ’89 was among the Kansas and Kansas City-area
registered nurses nominated for The Heart of Healthcare Awards program.
The program is coordinated by the University of Kansas School of
Nursing and the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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1990
Darla English ’90 and David Outcalt were married May 26,
2001, in Newton. Darla is a registered occupational therapist specializing
in neuro-rehabilitation and is also a flight attendant for Southwest
Airlines. David served in the U. S. Air Force and is currently a
pilot for Southwest Airlines.
Jenni Sturgis ’90 reports that she is currently working
as the general accounting manager for an engineering firm in Franklin,
Tenn.
Matt Welch ’90 has been appointed assistant football coach
at Southwestern College.
Rhonda (Collyar) Huffman ’91 has created a Web site for
Cowley County Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureaus in only three counties
in Kansas have sites and the Cowley County site is the only one
with total local control. See the site at www.ccfarmbureau.net.
Scott Bugbee ’93 is teaching at Holy Trinity Catholic School
in Lenexa and taking classes towards a master’s degree in sport
administration at the University of Kansas. His wife, Ronda (Prilliman)
’95, is a full-time mother. (see also births)
Don Gifford ’93 recently joined the district attorney’s
office in Tulsa, Okla., as a felony prosecutor after serving on
active duty as an officer with the U.S. Army JAG Corps in Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Sill, Okla. Don will remain in the Army
Reserves as a captain and the Senior Defense Counsel for the 22nd
Legal Services Organization Army Reserves in Oklahoma City. Additionally,
Don’s article, “Stepping Onto the Battlefield: A Military Justice
Primer for the Civilian Attorney,” was published in the Oct. 7,
2000, Oklahoma Bar Journal. (see also births)
Joanne (Kough) Ging ’93 was awarded an associate of science
degree in dental hygiene by Wichita State University at its spring
2001 commencement.
Denny Bryant ’94 has been employed by USD 465 (Winfield)
as a sixth grade teacher.
Jeff Everett ’94 completed a master of education degree
at Wichita State University.
Dena (Williamson) Allison ’95 is now assistant director
of financial aid at Southwestern College. She has been with the
school for five years.
Mike Jarvis ’95 was the B-class singles winner in the Arkansas
City Horseshoe Tournament held June 9, 2001.
Stu Osterthun ’95 and Stephanie McCorgary were married May
5, 2001. After a wedding trip to Boston, the couple is at home in
Arkansas City.
Christopher Smith ’95 has been chosen vice president of
the Winfield Board of Education.
Kristie (Perkins) Ball ’96 is working as 2 East supervisor
at William Newton Hospital in Winfield. (see also births)
Karen Hufman ’96 has recently published the book Descendents
of Adam, the most exhaustive Biblical genealogy on the market today.
While a student in social work at Southwestern College Karen was
assigned to write a paper on her own family heritage. Soon she began
to wonder about genealogy in the Bible and after three years of
work, the book is in stores.
Dan Lara ’96 has been named communications director for
the Employment Policy Foundation in Washington, D.C. EPF is a non-profit,
non-partisan research think tank that provides economic analysis
on U. S. employment policy. Dan will be responsible for promoting
the foundation’s research to the public and to news outlets throughout
the country.
Pam (Wentworth) Moore ’96, executive director of Legacy,
a regional community foundation, attended the Kansas Health Foundation
Leadership Institute.
Kassi (Dyar) O’Brien ’96 is working for the State of Missouri
at the Salvation Army, Linwood Center, in Kansas City. She is a
foster care case manager.
Tonya (Edelman) Phillips ’96 received a master’s degree
in educational administration from Washburn University on May 11,
2001. She has been appointed program director for the Royal Valley
Community Learning Center. (see also births)
Joette Franks ’99 and her husband, George, celebrated their
25th anniversary.
Cheryl Goodell ’99 is education coordinator at the McPherson
campus of Hutchinson Community College.
Joel Smith ’99 and Parrish Ritzenthaler were married July
21, 2001. Joel is a third-year student at the University of Nebraska,
Lincoln, Dental School.
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2000
Mike Konrade ’00 and Julie Murphy were married July 21,
2001. Mike is a deputy with the Cowley County sheriff’s office.
Julie is head volleyball coach and assistant professor of health
and physical education at Southwestern College.
Seth Naughton ’00 is now an athletic trainer at West Texas
A&M University in Canyon, Texas.
Lonna Summers ’00 taught an on-the-job Spanish class to
employees of the Arkansas City Public Library. The class was one
of several conducted throughout Cowley County to help prepare business
people for the many Spanish-speaking people expected to move to
the area to work at the new Future Beef plant in Arkansas City.
Christine Allen ’01 has accepted a position as director
of contemporary worship and youth minister at Ridge United Methodist
Church in Munster, Ind.
Linda Bailey ’01 was among the Kansas and Kansas City-area
registered nurses nominated for The Heart of Healthcare Awards program
coordinated by the University of Kansas School of Nursing and the
University of Kansas Medical Center.
Seth Leeper ’01 is financial credit analyst in the Commerce
Bank’s commercial credit department in Wichita. Paul Mages ’01 has
been accepted by the Florida Sea Camp for an internship.
Lynie Mathis ’01 was elected second vice president of the
Kansas Business and Professional Women’s Federation during the annual
convention in Manhattan June 8-10. She is currently president of
the Winfield BPW. Lynie’s state awards include top recruiter for
two years in the state of Kansas, and the Presidential Women Helping
Women Award. She was the local 2000 Woman of the Year. Lynie has
been employed by Albright Investment Co. for five years, and is
an insurance agent and office manager.
Hope McPherson ’01 was a winner in the Young Careerist competition
at the Business and Professional Women’s Kansas convention.
J C Ledford ’02 and Emily Fall ’03 were married June 16,
2001. J C is pursuing a career in Christian music and ministry.
Emily continues at Southwestern College as a psychology major.
DeVaunte Williams ’02 is now working at SC Telcom as an
Internet help desk representative.
Julie Woolf ’02 was married to Jarrett Griffin on July 21,
2001, at Asbury United Methodist in Wichita. Jarrett and Julie are
living in Winfield where they plan to finish their degrees at Southwestern
College. Jarrett is a sales manager at Pier 1 Imports at the west
store in Wichita.
James Griffith ’03 and Kasey Dumler ’01 were married June
9, 2001. James is enrolled in the mortuary science program at Kansas
City Kansas Community College.
Karen Wilder ’02 served as a counselor on the staff of Summit
Ministries in Dayton,Tenn., July 11-27. She also was the missions
speaker for the Evangelical Free Church kids’ camp.
Galen Herrenbruck ’06 is coordinator of the after-school
program at Irving Elementary School in Winfield.
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Births
Sherri (Asklock) Pahcoddy ’86 and her husband, Lee, welcomed
a new son on Nov. 13, 2000. Evan James was 7 pounds 10 ounces and
19 inches long. He joins his sister, Cassie (7) and brother, Bubba
(16). (see also alumni news)
Ross Hicks ’87 and his wife, Brenda, director of admission
at Southwestern College, are the parents of a son, Isaac Matthew.
Born July 19, 2001, he weighed 8 pounds 9.802 ounces and was 20½
inches long. He joins a brother, Samuel Allen (3).
Megann (Martin) Kennedy ’89 and her husband, Dale, are the
parents of Grant Fisher Kennedy born June 28, 2001. He weighed 7
pounds 10 ounces and was 18¾ inches at birth. Proud grandparents
are former president and first lady of Southwestern College, Carl
and Mary Lou (Bauer) Martin ’60, ’60.
Michele (Neel) Ridder ’90 and her husband, Matthew, are
the parents of a son born Aug. 5, 2001. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce.
Marna (Dittmer) Atkinson ’91 and her husband, Mark, are the parents
of a daughter, Emily Marie. Born June 23, 2001, she was welcomed
home by a sister, Katie (2½).
Shelli (Simunek) Jacobs ’91 and her husband, Joe, are the
parents of a son born Aug. 1, 2001. He weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces.
Shelly (Neal) Souders ’91 and her husband, Joseph, announce
the birth of their son, Jacob Steven. Born May 3, 2001, he weighed
7 pounds 3½ ounces and measured 19¾ inches.
Brian Dutton ’92 and his wife, Kim, are the parents of a
daughter, Brianna Jo, born July 30, 2001. She weighed 7 pounds 9
ounces.
Thad and Kim (Fort) Leffingwell ’92, ’92 are the parents
of a son, Quinn Andrew. BornApril 3, 2001, he weighed 9 pounds 6½
ounces and was 21½ inches long.
Scott and Ronda (Prilliman) Bugbee ’93, ’95 had identical
twin girls on June 11, 2001. They are named Ashlyn Sue (4 pounds
14 ounces) and Taylor Lee (5 pounds 3 ounces). The twins have a
sister, Brooke (5) and brother Grant (3). (see also alumni news)
Don and Gloria (Morey) Gifford ’93, ’93 announce the birth
of their daughter, Olivia Elizabeth. Born April 10, 2001, she joins
a sister, Gabriela. (see also alumni notes)
Suzanne (Orvis) and Jay Haffner ’93, ’91 are the parents
of a son, Hayden Gail. Born March 12, 2001, he weighed 7 pounds
6 ounces and was 20½ inches long.
Richard and Kara (Smith) Parks ’93, ’95 announce the birth
of their twin daughters, Hannah Marie and Chloe Elizabeth, born
April 30, 2001. Hannah weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and measured 20
inches long. Chloe weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19¾ inches.
Tim Bumgarner ’94 and his wife, Tina, are the parents of
a daughter, Lydia Rose. Born May 30, 2001, she weighed 7 pounds
3½ ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Mary (Dillon)
Nichols ’91, student services coordinator at the Winfield professional
studies center, and Stan Nichols, a member of the Southwestern College
plant operations staff.
Michael Geier ’95 and his wife, Lindsey, announce the birth
of their son, Geoffrey Nicholas. Born June 16, 2001, he weighed
8 pounds 3 ounces and was 19¼ inches long. Rhoda (Hain) MacLaughlin
’95 and her husband, Scott, are the parents of a son, Britton Robert.
Born July 27, 2001, he weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces.
Janice Thomas ’95 and Johnnie Adams are the parents a daughter,
Jayden Rae, born July 2, 2001. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. Welcoming
her home were a brother, Brandon (13), and a sister, Laiken (9).
Kristie (Perkins) Ball ’96 and her husband, Brian, are the
parents of a daughter, Hannah Nicole. Born June 6, 2001, she weighed
7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. (see also alumni news)
Shawn Bartel ’96 and his wife, Carie, are the parents of
a daughter, Harper Anne. Born July 6, 2001, she weighed 8 pounds
7½ ounces and was 20½ inches long.
Joanna (Kessinger) Bycroft ’96 and her husband, James, are
the parents of a daughter. Born May 23, 2001, she weighed 8 pounds
12 ounces.
Tonya (Edelman) Phillips ’96 and her husband, Shawn, are
the parents of a boy. Blake Edward was born July 8, 2001. He weighed
7 pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. (see also alumni news)
David Schaller ’96 and his wife, Jennifer, former assistant
to the registrar at Southwestern College, are the parents of a daughter,
Emily Nicole, born July 10, 2001. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Charlie and Stacey (Robbins) Rhoads ’96, ’98 are the parents
of a daughter, Krystina, born July 7, 2001. At birth she weighed
8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Charlie was so impatient
for her birth that the couple made the trip to Winfield the Thursday
and Friday before she was born to hike up and down the 77. She
was then born on Saturday, 7/7! Apparently she has SC blood!
Deborah (Dove) and William Badley ’97, ’97 are the parents
of a daughter born July 19, 2001. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces.
Shannon (Sheets) Johnston ’97 and her husband, Chad, are
the parents of a baby girl. Abigail Leigh-Marie was born June 8,
2001. She weighed 9 pounds 2.5 ounces and was 21.5 inches long and
was welcomed by her aunt, Sunni Sheets, the college’s graphic designer.
(see alumni news)
Travis and Jill (Gragert) Ethridge ’98, ’99 announce the
birth of a son, Ayden Wayne. Born Jan.16, 2001, he weighed 7 pounds
4 ounces and was 21¼ inches long. (see also alumni news)
Ann (Thompson) Hagar ’98 and her husband, Ron, announce
the birth of their son, Bryce Allan. Born May 23, 2001, he weighed
7 pounds 14 ounces.
Leigh (Schoech) Nihart ’98 and her husband, Timothy, are
the parents of a baby girl, Meganne Eryn. She was born June 21,
2001, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 20¾ inches long.
She was welcomed home by her sisters, Mercedes (5) and Madison (2).
Vanessa (Perkins) Badley ’00 and her husband, Kipper, announce
the birth of a daughter, Myka Lynn. Born June 18, 2001, she weighed
5 pounds 13.2 ounces and was 17¾ inches. She was welcomed by a brother,
Braydon James.
Debra Teufel ’02 and her husband, David, are the parents
of a daughter, Brylea Janae, born July 5, 2001. At birth, she weighed
8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19 inches. She joins two brothers,
Bryson (6) and Braden (4).
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Maureen (Campbell) Hawkins ’28 died June 2, 2001, at the
age of 93. For 20 years she had owned Campbell’s Variety Store in
Anthony, Kan. Later a resident of Arkansas City, she was active
in the Presbyterian Church and served on the Arkalalah celebrations
committee.
Florence (Murphy) Schacht ’28 died July 24, 2001. A homemaker
and former elementary school teacher, she was 95.
Nancy Cramer ’29 died June 16, 2001, at the age of 93. At
first a teacher, she then worked in San Francisco and New York for
the United Nations and was in charge of transportation. After moving
to Wichita she was office manager for Wharton Oil Co. and later
secretary at Independent Oil Operators.
Helen (Mead) Dowler ’29 died July 8, 2001, at the age of
93. She had been a teacher in rural Cowley County schools for 20
years and also worked as a psychiatric aide at Winfield State Hospital
and Training Center, retiring in 1973. Survivors include a son,
Gary L. Mead, and a daughter, Nancy C. Dillon.
Iva (Haines) Quesenberry ’29 died June 7, 2001. Former
co-owner of Quesenberry Food Market, Winfield, and retired Trees
Oil Company bookkeeper, she was 94. Survivors include her daughter,
Ruth (Quesenberry) Archambeau, capital campaign coordinator at Southwestern
College, and a sister, Marjorie (Haines) Bryan ’38.
Nina (Whitwam) Grose ’30 died Aug 9, 2001, at 93. She was
retired from USD 443, Dodge City, where she had been an elementary
teacher for 27 years.
Charlotte (Wolz) Humburg ’30 died July 15, 2001. A Girl
Scout leader, and an active member of the Red Cross and United Methodist
Women, she was 92. Survivors include her husband, Glen ’30.
Berlyn V. Farris ’33 died May 30, 2001. He was a retired
United Methodist pastor. Malva (Paasch) Iserhardt ’35 died Aug.
13, 2001, at the age of 88. She had been a teacher in Kansas public
schools for 25 years. Survivors include a daughter, Maribeth (Iserhardt)
Dirksen ’67.
Wendell “Steve” Broadie ’36 died Feb. 7, 2001. An avid
tennis player and retired Investors Diversified Services sales manager,
he was 87. Survivors include his wife, Winifred (Jones) ’37, a sister,Wanda
(Broadie) Alexander ’43, and daughters, Joan (Broadie) Feldmeier
’63, Jane (Broadie) Wilson ’63, and Eileen Broadie ’66.
Kent Collinson ’36 died July 11, 2001, at the age of 85.
A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was involved in the family
business, Albright Investment Company, for most of his life. Survivors
include his wife, Enid (Bishop) ’55.
Leonard Cowan ’37 died July 1, 2001, at the age of 86.
He was a United Methodist pastor for nearly 60 years. As executive
minister of the Wichita Council of Churches (now InterFaith Ministries)
Leonard encouraged the group to include representatives from all
faiths. From 1976 to 1980 he was executive director of the United
Methodist Urban Ministries. He then served as minister of visitation
at First United Methodist Church, Wichita.
Dean Sewell ’37 died Aug. 14, 2001, at the age of 87. A
lifetime resident of Pratt, Kan., he was the retired owner of Spear’s
Men’s Clothing Store in that city. Survivors include his wife, Ruth.
Grace (Selle) Brown ’38 died July 15, 2001. A retired music
teacher, she was 86. Survivors include a son, Kermit ’68.
Wayne Priest ’39 died Aug 6, 2001, at the age of 84. He
had been a long-time employee of the Winfield Post Office. Survivors
include his wife, Nancy, and a brother, Floyd Priest ’38.
Julian Zimmerman ’39 died March 31, 2001.
George “Ted” Jones ’42 died June 11, 2001. Retired from
Proctor and Gamble, he enjoyed his boat, traveling, and entering
golf tournaments. Survivors include his sister, Winifred (Jones)
Broadie ’37 and three children.
Steve Frazier ’44 died Aug 10, 2001, at the age of 79.
A veteran of the Marine Corps, he had been a geologist and later
a farmer and rancher. Survivors include his wife, Emily (Bernstorf)
’46 and sons Farley Frazier ’75 and Graham Frazier ’90.
Wayne Hull ’44 died April 23, 2001, at the age of 81. A
retired Methodist minister, he had pastored churches in many communities.
He and his wife spent eight years with the Methodist Missionary
Service developing and building churches in Kenai and Chugiak, Alaska.
Wayne also developed Birchwood Methodist Camp, Chugiak, and from
1963-1996 was director of the Monte Tayon Methodist Camp in Aptos,
Calif. Survivors include his wife, Esther (Mickey) ’46.
Doris (McClure) Stegelman ’47 died July 23, 2001, at the
age of 74. She had been a teacher, and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital,
Snyder Clinic, and Dr. William Barr’s office in Winfield. From 1978
to 1989 she was a staff nurse at William Newton Hospital. Survivors
include her daughter, Saundra (Stegelman) Schmidt ’72.
Elmer Griffith ’51 died July 13, 2001, at 78. He had worked
for Boeing for several years and then for Winfield State Hospital
and Training Center as fire chief and head of security, retiring
in 1986. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia, and their five sons.
Marcia (Smith) Turner died July 10, 2001, at the age of
73. She and her husband had served in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, from
1953 to 1963 as Christian teachers. She later taught at Adams Elementary
School, Arkansas City, for several years. Evelyn (Greenler) Keener
’55 died July 23, 2001. A homemaker, she was 67. Survivors include
her husband, George. Katherine (Keasling) Milton ’59 died June 19,
2001, at the age of 64. Survivors include her mother, Juanita Keasling,
and a sister, Linda (Keasling) Lovette ’72. George Tharp ’60 died
June 14, 2001. A World War II veteran of the United States Marine
Corps, he was 79. Dixie (Ray) Kalivoda ’62 died June 18, 2001, at
the age of 61. A Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, she returned to
the United States to teach in Gary, Ind., Thermopolis, Wyo., and
Santa Fe, N.M. Survivors include her husband, Grant. Alan Daymude
’80 died May 16, 2001, at the age of 45. He worked for the Disney
Company in their floral design department in Orlando, Fla. Alan
Pegorsch ’84 died July 6, 2001. An artist, he was 50. Survivors
include a son, Aaron Pegorsch. Ina (Park) Bookless, widow of Orville
Bookless ’30, died June 20, 2001. Jean (Berry) Swartz, widow of
Daniel Swartz ’31, died July 5, 2001. A homemaker and former teacher,
she was 86. Helen (Lewis) Sands, widow of Forrest Sands ’34, died
June 10, 2001. A housewife and former employee of Snyder Clinic,
she was 88.
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Janis Elliott was the winner of the Great Ball Drop, hosted
by Southwestern College and the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
Janis is an employee of Sodexho-Marriott, operator of the college
cafeteria. Craig Ernsting, food service manager, bought enough of
the $5 golf balls that each of Southwestern’s Sodexho-Marriott employees
could have a chance at the grand prize. The ball chosen by Elliott
was the first of 5,000 to make it down the 77 Steps and earned her
$1,000 in Winfield Chamber Bucks.
Gary Gackstatter, director of the Winfield Regional Symphony,
recently accepted a Governor’s Art Award on behalf of the Winfield
Regional Symphony. The award is co-sponsored by the governor of
Kansas and the Kansas Arts Commission. Gackstatter is an adjunct
faculty member at Southwestern, and several SC students play in
the regional symphony.
Vaughn Guthrie, husband of Carrie Guthrie, former
Southwestern College business office employee, died Nov. 3, 2000.
A conductor for Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad, he was 65.
Jennifer Hill is the new Faith-in-Action coordinator for
the leadership program.
Al Hodges ’36 (see alumni notes).
Paul Homan will be leaving the admission office at Southwestern
College on June 29, 2001. Paul has made an outstanding contribution
to the college as the new position of financial planner was implemented.
Paul will be working with AFLAC insurance.
Jelinda Gose ’01 (see alumni notes and births).
Ken Kraus ’79, director of development at Southwestern College,
has resigned effective June 30, 2001. Ken is enrolled in graduate
courses and has decided to devote more time to that pursuit.
Sherry Lawson has left the position of assistant in the
Book Cave to pursue other interests.
Jill Megredy, registrar at Southwestern College, has been
awarded a scholarship by the P. E. O. Sisterhood to continue her
education towards a master’s degree.
Adam Messenger ’99 (see alumni notes).
Pamela (Wentworth) Moore ’96 (see alumni notes).
Tim Otte ’83 (see alumni notes).
Holly Peterson has taken over as the faculty assistant for
the philosophy and religion, discipleship, and leadership departments.
Several members of the Professional Studies staff are completing
degrees. Nancy Morse received an associate’s degree from
Butler County Community College. Kathy Powell is enrolled
in Southwestern College’s MBA program, and Gabe Adkins is
pursuing his master’s at Pittsburg State University.
Terry Quiett ’94 (see alumni news).
Moira Rogers, associate professor of international studies
and modern languages at Southwestern College, has enlisted various
Cowley County officials to work in the “Welcome New Neighbors” program.
The program addresses issues accompanying the opening of Future
Beef in Arkansas City.
Cheryl Rude, director of Leadership Southwestern, raised
the most money in the second annual Leadership Bowl for Big Brothers
and Big Sisters of Cowley County. She was awarded a hotel stay and
dinner for two in Wichita.
Jennifer Schaller, assistant to the registrar at Southwestern
College, will be leaving the registrar’s office effective June 29
to devote full-time to her family.
Becky Schotte is the new shipping/receiving coordinator
in the Book Cave.
Viola (Rucker) Schwantes, comptroller at Southwestern College,
for 34 years, died May 8, 2001, at the age of 79. Survivors include
her sister, Lois (Rucker) McCaw, former social science division
administrative assistant at Southwestern College.
Brent Seusy is the new director of Discipleship Southwestern
in cooperation with the Institute for Discipleship. Brent’s previous
position was at Friends University where he finished his master’s
degree and was director of campus housing.
Sharon Shetlar ’85 (see alumni notes).
Diane Starkey, former campus visit coordinator in the admission
office at Southwestern College, has moved to Texas where her husband
has taken a new job. She promises to visit campus when she comes
back next fall for Bluegrass.
Kristi Singer is working in the admission office at Southwestern
College. After a stint as a stay-at-home mom, she is once again
recruitment coordinator in that office.
Judy Stine ’97 (see alumni news).
Dennis Trask, former resident director at Reid Hall, is
now executive director of the Grand Oak Hill Community Corporation.
He is working on housing redevelopment projects and building renovations
in addition to running a senior center.
Rachel Workman, coordinator of Sutton Center, began work
at the South Central Kansas Agency on Aging on April 16, 2001.
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Ray and Mary (Jordan) Ankrom celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary with a reception hosted by their family.
Chester E. Bauer, 90, died at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson,
Kan., on April 27, 2001. He taught intermediate grades in the Hudson
public schools. In 1934, he founded the Hudson Oil Company which
he operated for 40 years until his retirement in 1974. Chet was
the father of Mary Lou (Bauer) Martin ’60, former first lady
of Southwestern College.
Walter and Jane (Miller) Bond celebrated their 70th wedding
anniversary on March 7, 2001. Walter is a retired school principal
and farmer. Jane is a retired teacher.
Howard Buffum died April 14, 2001, at the age of 76. A fourth-generation
newspaper journalist, he wrote the column “Around and About” which
appeared in the Winfield Daily Courier.
James Garetson died Feb. 28, 2001. A farmer and rancher,
he was 79. Survivors include his wife, Martha.
Beth (Groene) Glantz has been promoted to circulation manager
with the Winfield Daily Courier.
Jerry (Morrison) Hayden died Feb. 6, 2001, at the age of
77. Survivors include a daughter, Dana Bennington.
Richard Hughes died March 23, 2001. A retired farmer and
U. S. Navy veteran, he was 79. Survivors include his wife, Mary.
L. Leontine (Curtis) Lackey died Feb. 13, 2001, at the age
of 82. She had been active on the Kansas Association of Mental Illness
board and was past president of AMI of Mid-Kansas. She was also
a Red Cross volunteer and director of the choir at Friendly Acres
Retirement Community. Survivors include her husband, Harmon.
Ethelyn S. Lonnberg, 89, died April 17, 2001. She was the
former co-owner of the Wichita Vinegar Works.
John and Betty Nation celebrated their 65th anniversary
on March 28, 2001.
Guy Rendoff, pastor of Kechi First United Methodist Church,
was honored at the 41st annual meeting of the Kansas Chapter of
the Arthritis Foundation. He received the People to People Award
for his work with a support group.
Patricia (Coad) Rood died March 11, 2001, at the age of
69. With her husband, Lawrence, she owned and operated Coad Candy
Co. in Winfield from 1966 to 1996. Survivors include her husband
and a sister, Marjorie (Coad) McCormick ’47.
Richard “Dick” Smith died March 5, 2001. He was an agent
with Regency Travel in Wichita and had helped with the planning
of Southwestern College alumni trips.
Steve Souther, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Winfield,
was the preacher for the Kanza Days church service at the Winfield
Fair Grounds. Playing an early circuit rider, he arrived on horseback.
Coleitto (Foster) Taylor died Feb. 16, 2001, at the age
of 89. Retired at the time of her death, she had worked for over
20 years in the laundry service at Winfield State Hospital and Training
Center. Survivors include her husband, Alfred, a long-time maintenance
man at Southwestern College, and a daughter, Joyce (Taylor) Grieve
’72.
Verl and Paul Wesley were honored at a reception to celebrate
their 80th and 81st birthdays. Jennifer Brothers and Kathy Seaman,
children of the couple, hosted the celebration at the First Presbyterian
Church in Winfield. Verl worked for Dillons for 18 years. Paul worked
for Farmland Industries for 38 years. After retirement they have
been volunteers at William Newton Hospital and with Meals on Wheels.
Edith (Hippensteel) Yount died March 24, 2001. Survivors
include her son, Joseph Yount ’59.
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Mac Barnett, instructor in professional studies, has been
selected to speak at the 2001 APICS International Conference in
San Antonio, Texas, to be held in October. Title of his presentation
will be “Change Management – Partnering With the People.” Mac is
lead instructor for the special topics classes, APICS, ASQ, SME
and NAPM, which are offered for certifications in industry.
Munir Hassan, assistant professor of finance, has been very
busy in his first year at Southwestern College. In addition to previously
published academic achievements, he chaired a session “Art, Architecture,
and Agriculture,” at the 35th Bengal Studies Conference May 18-20
at Kansas State University. He also presented at the same conference
and at the Pan Pacific Conference (international conference in business),
Vina del Mar, Chile, May 28-30. Hassan was selected as an official
discussant of papers at the annual Missouri Valley Economic Association,
Feb. 22-24, in Kansas City, Kan.; at the annual meeting of the Eastern
Economic Association, Feb 23-25, in New York City; and at the annual
conference of the Midwest Business Administration Association (MBAA)
in Chicago, March 7-9, 2001.
Dawn Pleas-Bailey has been appointed acting dean of students.
She will be a member of the college’s administrative council and
will supervise staff and programs of student life and athletics.
Dawn received her master’s degree from Newman University in May,
and was a speaker at the baccalaureate services there.
Tracy Frederick, assistant professor of speech and director
of forensics, was re-elected co-governor of the Heartland Province
of Pi Kappa Delta. The group merged with the Missouri Province and
redistricted in PKD, so she now is serving as co-governor with Gina
Jenson of Webster University. Frederick also was recognized at the
national convention for service to PKD: province coordination committee
1999-2001; historical preservation committee 1999-2001; tournament
administration committee 1999-2001; practices and procedures committee
1999-2001; governor, Province of the Plains, 1998-2001. She also
served as part of the tabulation staff for the national tournament,
and as respondent/critic for the top papers for the women’s caucus
of Central States Communication Association in Cincinnati. Frederick
has been elected to the administrative council for the Great Plains
Forensic Conference for 2001-2002.
Tami Pullins, director of housing at Southwestern College,
has been promoted to associate dean of students. She traveled to
Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 7-9 to participate in the winter meeting
of the Upper Midwest Region of the Association of College and University
Housing Officers (UMR-ACUHO). She is serving on the comprehensive
training committee. This committee designs and implements a professional
development curriculum for UMR members through planning workshops,
programs, program tracks and drive-in workshops. Committee members
will be planning training opportunities for the association’s next
conference, which will be held in Green Bay, Wis., in November.
Beth Sheppard, reference/automation librarian, read a paper
titled “The Disciple Who Remains: John 21:20-23 and Roman Demographics”
at the Society of Biblical Literature Regional Meeting in Dallas
on March 17-18, 2001.
Greg Zuck, director of Memorial Library, attended the 2001
Tri-Conference in Topeka April 4 and 5, and participated in two
programs titled “E-Book for All!” as introductory speaker and “Emerging
Technologies: Library Impact and Applications” as a member of a
panel of three experts.
Andy Sheppard, assistant professor of philosophy and religion
at Southwestern College, has been named the associate dean of faculty,
effective July 1.
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Miss Burdette is 100
 The
lasting musical legacy of E. Marie Burdette ’32 cannot be measured
at Southwestern College, or in Winfield. When she turns 100 years
old on July 3, 2001, she will be arguably the oldest piano teacher
still active in her profession. As a faculty member at Southwestern
she taught piano for 45 years (from 1925 to 1970), and at age 96
continued to play the organ for Winfield’s First United Methodist
Church. Shown here in her 1931 Moundbuilder portrait, Miss Burdette
still has dozens of piano students, and has taught four generations
of some families. Birthday cards can be sent to 1103 E. 7th Ave.,
Winfield, KS 67156-3013.
Keitha Green coaching at UTEP
 Keitha
Green ’89 has been named head women’s basketball coach at the University
of Texas–El Paso. Green, who averaged more than 25 wins per season
as the head coach at Independence Community College the last five
years, is a native of Oxford. “I’m very excited about the opportunity
at UTEP and at the Div I level,” she says. “No question the quality
of education that I received at SC has played a role in this opportunity.”
SC alumni, friends speed shuttle
preps
 Preparing
a payload to fly aboard a space shuttle should be more customer
friendly thanks to the efforts of Southwestern College alumni and
friends. Keith Chuvala (former SC staff and faculty member), Tyler
Doubrava ’98, and Brian Coryell, formerly of Arkansas City, are
on a software development team at the United Space Alliance (USA).
The company is located in the Houston area. The team’s work at USA
(NASA’s prime contractor for the space shuttle and ISS operations)
was featured in a recent company newsletter. The three are the co-architects
and core developers of the system software. The new software, Cargo
PC™, conveys flight and payload information more effectively using
drawings and graphs instead of lines of green text, the developers
say. It enables the space program to work with payloads closer to
their scheduled flight and make changes much closer to launch. In
turn, this will help NASA reach its goal of reducing the flight
preparation template from 12 months to about seven months.
Billy Bleeds Purple
 When
Billy Beard ’90 moved from Dallas to Winfield in 1985, his first
goal was to stay for a semester. Except for one year, though, Beard
has stayed in Winfield ever since. He now is the team leader at
the Creative Community Living house on Harris Road in Winfield,
and is known as one of the best staff trainers in the agency. CCL
is a parent-founded nonprofit company that cares for more than 100
people with severe developmental disabilities. It was started when
the Winfield State Hospital closed. Beard excelled as a Southwestern
College football player, and he was named to the 1987-88 All-American
team. By the time he graduated in 1990 he was already a coach for
SC. He also started working at the Winfield State Hospital. “My
trainer told me if I could stay two weeks I could do it,” Beard
said. Returning from a year in Georgia, Beard opened the Harris
Road house on Dec. 22, 1997. He was hand-picked for the job, matched
with eight men who needed positive behavioral support. “I just really
wanted to see what it would be like, ’cause people were saying,
‘Harris Road, it’s going to be a challenge,’” Beard said. “I don’t
think there’s a better run house. People (know) what to do and how
to react in certain situations, plus they can call me and get information.”
Beard also returned to the Southwestern College staff as defensive
line coach and strength and conditioning coach. “We lost Billy for
a while. That affected us,” said Monty Lewis, head football coach
at Southwestern. “When Billy came back, it was a blessing. I have
a great deal of respect for Billy as a person ... and he undoubtedly
is a good football coach.” “I can tell you right now what he provides
for us is priceless. What he’s teaching the young men under his
tutelage and everyone around him is how to commit to something with
your heart and your soul ... Billy bleeds purple. Enough said.”
—by Seth Bate ’93
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