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Issue VII | Fall 2010
Reaching New HeightsKing advances in accessibility, athletics, and the arts.
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KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
President’s Address
When the founders of King first envisioned the College, their
aspirations were to elevate the standard of classical and scientific
instruction. Through a combination of discipline and religious
study, they set the School on a path that would not only fully
develop the student’s intellect but core values as well.
Today, our mission remains much the same, to educate students
in an academically rigorous and collegiate setting that integrates
Christian faith, scholarship, service, and career, leading to meaning-
ful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.
King is following in that tradition of excellence set 143 years
ago. Through combined efforts of the College and the extended
community that has embraced King’s mission, the School is reaching
new heights. In a time where many schools have seen a decline in
their numbers, we have far exceeded enrollment expectations and
are celebrating our 11th consecutive year of record enrollment.
Along with significant growth in our traditional programs,
cooperative community partnerships have been a vital component
of the success of the Graduate & Professional Studies program. This
summer we were pleased to open our newest instructional location
in Knoxville, offering both baccalaureate and master’s classes
for working adults. King’s information technology team worked
assiduously over the summer to update campus connectivity,
ensuring that all buildings now have wireless network coverage.
This summer also brought with it the culmination of several
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years of diligent, hard work by many to
take King’s athletic program to the next
level of excellence. The College received
its official acceptance as a member of
the NCAA Division II. Additionally, the
College has been accepted for member-
ship in the Conference Carolinas.
King continues to work closely with regional partners and has
become an integral part of the region’s economic and workforce
development. Significant support from surrounding communities
and organizations throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest
Virginia has propelled King to continue onward with the pro-
posed King School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center.
Each member of King’s faculty, staff, student body, alumni,
and the School’s network of supporters has a role in the College’s
legacy. As a vital member of King’s community, your support has
been and will remain critical to the continued growth and success
of King College as we move forward in carrying out our mission
and tradition of excellence in higher education.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gregory D. Jordan, President
Jeff Byrd, chair of the Board of Trustees at King
College and president and general manager for Bristol
Motor Speedway and Dragway, lost his battle with
cancer on Sunday, October 17, 2010.
Jeff loved King and served on the College’s Board
since 1998, giving of his time and talents to the College.
He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and
friends, unparalleled business and marketing acumen, and
his service and dedication to the community. Jeff was a
wonderful leader, and he will be deeply missed.
King Remembers Jeff Byrd
Reaching New Heights
KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
Contents
Our MissionTo educate students in an academi-
cally rigorous and collegiate setting that
integrates Christian faith, scholarship,
service, and career, leading to meaningful
lives of achievement and cultural transfor-
mation in Christ.
Our VisionTo grow continually as a Christian com-
prehensive college, with pre-professional
and professional schools, that builds lives
for achievement and cultural transforma-
tion in Christ.
PresidentDr. Gregory D. Jordan
Vice President of Marketing & DevelopmentLeAnn Hughes
Chief Development OfficerJohn King – [email protected]
Director of Alumni & Annual GivingFinley Green – [email protected]
Editorial StaffLeAnn HughesMiranda Gray CooperLaura Boggan
ContributorsLaura BogganGene Renfro
Alumni ContributorsChase Mitchell (’08)Mollie Salyer (’10)
Graphic DesignSarah Suits
PhotographyAndy OlsonEarl Carter
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ContentsDogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni ............................................ 2
Triple Becker King Style ........................................................................... 5
Focus on Photography .............................................................................. 6
The Consolation of the Imagination ......................................................... 8
KC Theatre Program / Annual Buechner Lectureship ............................. 9
It’s Official… King Joins NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas ....... 10
Booher and Thorpe Named Head Coaches ............................................ 12
Tornado Wraps Up Season with Honors ................................................ 12
Field of Dreams for Lady Tornado Softball ............................................ 13
KC Tennis Makes the Grade .................................................................. 13
Chapel Renewed ................................................................................... 14
Enrollment Hits Record High ................................................................ 14
King College Celebrates Spring Commencement ..................................... 14
Stewardship at Home and Abroad ......................................................... 15
Snider Honor and PVA Programs Take a Bite out of the Big Apple ........ 16
Greece is the Word ............................................................................... 16
MBA Class Takes International Business Trip to Europe ........................ 17
King Opens New Instructional Site in Knoxville ...................................... 18
Paula Compton Wins College Dream .................................................... 19
Alumni Gifts Make a Difference for King Student .................................. 20
Alumni Brave the Rain .......................................................................... 21
Carbone Applauds M.B.A. Program ..................................................... 22
Faculty & Staff Notes ........................................................................... 24
Alumni Notes........................................................................................ 26
Dogwood Wedding ................................................................................ 27
Remembering Our Alumni & Classmates ............................................. 28
2 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
Dogwood Weekend
Dogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni
T his year marked the 84th Dogwood Weekend at King College welcoming
more than 360 attendees including alumni, their families, and guests. The
campus was filled with former classmates and lifelong friends taking the
opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, and honor outstanding King graduates.
The weekend kicked off with the annual Jay Baumgardner Memorial Golf Classic. The
event was held at The Country Club of Bristol. With 18 teams comprised of 72 partici-
pants, the best score of the event went to the combined team from First Tennessee Bank
(Gerald Hallenbeck and Jake Harris) and Friendship Automotive (Dustin Walters and Otis
Hall). Members of the winning team took home gift certificates from The Club Pro Shop.
The United Company team won the putting contest, taking home round-trip tickets in the
domestic U.S. from AirTran Airways. During the one-day event, over $23,000 was raised
toward scholarship assistance for King students.
KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 3
John Blackburn, ‘73
Anne Liston, ‘57 and Miller Liston,‘59
Dottie Kizer Weigel,‘99
Teresa Stephens,‘09
Dogwood Weekend
“Each year, we are pleased to have the opportunity to
honor some of our outstanding alumni, their exceptional
achievement in their career field, remarkable service to
King, and commitment to serving as leaders in their
communities.” — Finley Green
The Performing and Visual Arts (PVA)
department presented Agatha Christie’s
“Go Back for Murder.” The Voices of the
Mountains, a bluegrass band conducted
by Dr. Pat Flannagan, professor of music
and director of choral activities at King,
presented a “Bluegrass Mass” at nearby
First Presbyterian Church in celebration
of Dogwood Weekend.
“We are thrilled to have hosted yet
another successful Dogwood Weekend,”
stated Finley Green, director of alumni
and annual giving at the College. “Each
year, we are pleased to have the oppor-
tunity to honor some of our outstanding
alumni, their exceptional achievement in
their career field, remarkable service to
King, and commitment to serving as lead-
ers in their communities.”
The Distinguished Alumni of the Year
award was presented to John M. Black-
burn. Blackburn is the president and gen-
eral manager of Linville Resorts, Inc. and
serves on the boards of Watauga Medical
Center, the Appalachian Regional Medical
Center, the Avery County YMCA, which
he co-founded, the Cain Scholars Program,
and the Linville Foundation. He also
serves on the board of directors of Cannon
Memorial Hospital, where he helped raise
over $18 million for the new hospital in
Linville, N.C., serves as trustee of the
Crossnore School, and was most recently
named to the Board of Governors of the
University of North Carolina.
A native of Linville, N.C., Blackburn
holds a degree in business and economics
from King College, class of 1973, and a
Master of Business Administration from
Virginia Tech. Blackburn has touched every
facet of his community with his volunteer
efforts with organizations such as Habitat,
the Humane Society, the Volunteer Fire
Department, area hospitals, and regional
healthcare organizations.
Blackburn has been recognized for his
service as Western North Carolina’s Out-
standing Volunteer, and North Carolina’s
Governor recognized him as the Out-
standing Volunteer in North Carolina.
Blackburn was presented with the
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award in 2005
by King College, and Appalachian State
University recently announced they are
honoring Blackburn with the establish-
ment of the “The John M. Blackburn
Distinguished Professorship in Theatre and
Dance at Appalachian State University.”
Miller and Anne Liston received the
Volunteers of the Year award for their
efforts in helping King College accom-
plish its mission. Mrs. Liston graduated
from King in 1957 with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in English and received her
Master of Science from Emory Univer-
sity. Mr. Liston graduated in 1959 with
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Dogwood Weekend
Dogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni (continued)
Listen for your phone call...It could be your chance to help a student at King.
Students will begin making phone calls on Monday, November 8.
PHON-A-THONPHON-A-THON
a Bachelor of Science degree in chemis-
try, and received his Master of Divinity
from Columbia Theological Seminary
and received an Honorary Doctor of
Divinity from King College. He served
as chair of the King College Board of
Visitors and continues his service on
King’s Board of Trustees.
The Listons provide assistance with
a multitude of projects, such as prepar-
ing and distributing exam care packages
for King students at the end of each
semester. Mrs. Liston volunteers one
day a week for the Office of Admissions,
preparing mailings, providing receptions
or breakfast for media conferences, and
visiting students and their families. In
addition, Mrs. Liston assists in preparing
and serving refreshments for student
recitals and other campus events. The
Listons are also known as “friends of
facilities services,” occasionally provid-
ing its staff with lunch, complete with
Mrs. Liston’s famous apple pies.
“We know that no matter what needs
to be done, Mr. and Mrs. Liston are
always willing to help King accomplish
its goals,” said Green. “They are an
invaluable asset to the College.”
King College’s Alumni Office also
recognizes those young alumni who have
made outstanding professional contribu-
tions to their field since graduating and
who have shown a strong commitment
to the service of others. This year, Dottie
Kizer Weigel was presented with the
Young Alumni Achievement award.
Since graduating from King Col-
lege in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in
English, Weigel has had an unwavering
commitment to higher education. She has
served at several colleges and universities
in residence education, career services,
and through teaching. She has a passion
for helping undergraduate students reach
their full potential, and most importantly,
helping them increase in their faith.
Several years ago, she led a team of Mes-
siah College students to Zimbabwe in
Southern Africa to do missions work.
Weigel, an editor for the National
Resource Center at the University of
South Carolina, is committed to personal
and academic growth. She has received
several fellowships for research in graduate
studies and in May will defend her disser-
tation at the University of South Carolina
and graduate with a Ph.D. in education.
Graduate and Professional studies
(GPS) has become a vital part of King’s
success over the past few years. King
recognizes those alumni from GPS who
exemplify the College’s goals of excel-
lence, achievement, and stewardship
through the Graduate and Professional
Studies award. The 2010 recipient is
Teresa Stephens.
Stephens graduated from ETSU in
1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Nurs-
ing degree and has worked for the last
23 years as a registered nurse, primarily
in public health and emergency/trauma.
In December 2009, Teresa graduated
from King College with a Master of Sci-
ence in Nursing degree with a concen-
tration in education.
Stephens currently teaches as adjunct
faculty at both King College and Milligan
College. She will begin full-time studies
in the Ph.D. nursing program at Univer-
sity of Tennessee, Knoxville in May.
KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 5
Family Feature
or the Becker family, King is a
family affair. Darlene Becker, a
2009 graduate of King’s RN-BSN
program, is the mother of 2010 M.B.A.
graduate Wendy Becker, and sophomore
Amy Becker, who is currently pursuing a
degree in education from King.
The Beckers are one example, among
many, of King attracting several members
of a single family. In this case, the mother
and two daughters were drawn to King by
degree programs relevant to their respec-
tive interests and professional aspirations.
Darlene began her college career at
King but later transferred because KC did
not offer a degree in nursing at the time.
Although she began her career as a practic-
ing professional, she always maintained the
desire to complete her coursework, and
hoped to do so at King. When King devel-
oped the RN-BSN program, the flexibility
aimed at working professionals could not
have been a better fit for Darlene.
“The RN-BSN program is taught in
the evenings and on weekends. I am a
school nurse, and the schedule worked
out well for me. I was able to continue to
work full-time and go to school.”
Darlene’s daughter, Wendy, chose King’s
M.B.A. program for a number of reasons, not
least of which was its 10-month completion
time. “Most of the other programs I looked
at were two years,” said Wendy.
Wendy also attributes the intercul-
tural aspect of the program as a unique
selling point. “Employers are increasingly
looking for graduates who have study
abroad experience. This year the students
traveled to Paris, France; Salzburg, Austria;
and Munich, Germany. The international
practicum allows students to experience
the cultural, economic, and social atmo-
sphere of another country.”
King’s small class size and family learn-
ing environment also added to its appeal for
the Becker family. Amy, currently a sopho-
more in the traditional education program,
began looking at colleges in her junior year
of high school. “The most important factors
for me were a quality education program
and for it to be within a two-hour drive of
home. King fit both these criteria.”
Amy loves the small class sizes because
of the personal attention and support she
receives from faculty. Amy says she is defi-
nitely considering King’s M.Ed. program
upon completion of her bachelor’s degree.
Wendy, as well, enjoyed the learn-
ing environment at King. “I received my
undergraduate degree from a large univer-
sity. It was nice to have the opportunity at
King to learn in a much smaller classroom
setting where I could really get to know
both my professors and peers.”
Darlene enjoyed the cohort setup of
the RN-BSN nursing program for similar
reasons. “I do much better in the ‘family
learning environment,’ and it is very impor-
tant to me. The RN-BSN program promotes
that type of atmosphere probably even
more, since the students are in a cohort that
stays together throughout the program.
The faculty took time to get to know each
member of our cohort. They were very
supportive throughout the entire program.”
More and more King is welcoming
generations of families into the fold. The
feeling of family is one that resonates
with all King students, whether in a GPS
cohort program or in traditional classes.
With the Graduate and Professional Stud-
ies program thriving, King is even better
able to accommodate the learning needs
of entire families, like the Beckers.
The feeling of family is one that resonates with all
King students, whether in a GPS cohort program or
in traditional classes.
Triple Becker — King Style
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I f you notice a few more cameras
clicking around campus, it’s due in
part to King’s newest Performing &
Visual Arts degree program, photography.
The program will not only teach students
the fine art of photography, but will also
combine elements of digital media, video-
graphy, and web design.
Directing the program is Chris
Stewart. He is joined by Iowa native,
Tammy Mercure, assistant professor of
photography.
Stewart found photography during
his high school years and was drawn to
both the creative and commercial aspects
of the artistic medium. By the time he
was a high school sophomore, he started
his first photography business. “I quickly
determined solely doing commercial
work was not for me, so I decided to find
an avenue that would allow for greater
creativity and still provide for some
income,” said Stewart.
After high school, Stewart went on
to receive his undergraduate degree in
photography from Virginia Intermont
College (V.I.), then worked in the field for
a number of years. Realizing he wanted
to teach, he went back to school, receiv-
ing his Master of Education degree from
Virginia Tech in instructional technology.
Stewart began his teaching career at V.I.,
where he transformed the photography
program from a purely film-based degree
into a non-traditional digital degree.
As an associate director, Mercure
also brings a wealth of knowledge to
the program. Mercure went to Chicago
after high school to attend Columbia
College with plans to study to be an art
director. During her second semester,
she took a photography class and imme-
diately switched majors. She received
her Bachelor of Arts in photography
from Columbia then went to work for
the school, running their digital lab
for the next eight years. She taught at
Columbia for about eight years as an
adjunct professor before moving to John-
son City where she received her Master
of Fine Arts in photography from ETSU.
She taught for one year at V.I. before
coming to King.
“The opportunity to start a pro-
gram fresh from scratch in this era of
photography is especially exciting,” said
Stewart. “Although many programs see
the idea of photography as one of only
still images, the photography program
here at King has embraced the modern
idea of the artistic medium. The future of
photography is more than the still image.
The photographer of today will need to
embrace other expressive avenues such as
web design, videography, as well as the
art of self-promotion through marketing.
With this philosophy as the foundation,
we are building a program that is flexible
and relative to the career interests of real-
world practitioners.”
Chad Thompson, one of the
students taking advantage of this new
program, dabbled in computer pro-
gramming, web design, and several
other degree options before settling on
digital media and photography. “Chad’s
a fast learner,” said Mercure. “He has
embraced all of the things that make
this new photography program great,
including the fact that you can take
photography to a lot different areas
Focus on Photography
KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 7
“When the student finds the purpose behind their work,
it gives them a connection they can have with the viewer.
It’s really all about making powerful images that
communicate.” — Chris Stewart
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from creating videos to web design.”
Thompson says his free time is spent
traveling and learning everything he can
about digital media from video, visual
design, photography, and after effects
that he uses in creating characters and
scenes for his videos and movies. “I am
also currently writing three movies,” said
Thompson. “I tend to work on multiple
projects at the same time, so when I need
a break from one, I can easily jump right
into the other. King’s program, designed
to incorporate digital media along with
photography, works well with my style.
“I believe I will be able to hone my
skills and learn more advanced techniques
through this program,” said Thompson.
“King offers a lot more ‘know how’ on
multiple realms of media rather than a
narrowed path of still images only. There
is a family atmosphere with collaboration
— sharing of ideas. King’s program allows
us to be versatile.”
Thompson recently spent time in
Haiti working with relief efforts. In the
midst of the destruction and poverty, he
found purpose, and used his camera to
document what it would be like to live a
day in Haiti. “We stayed in an orphan-
age with about 60 kids and eight to ten
adults,” said Thompson. “We were able to
tour Port au Prince and the surrounding
cities. We saw and learned about things
that the news doesn’t readily tell you
about. It was a huge eye-opening event.”
In addition to the immense number of
photos he took, Thompson also made
a video of his experience. “There were
dangerous zones where I had to hide
my camera under my arm and pretend it
wasn’t there as a safety precaution.”
Just as Chad Thompson found mean-
ing in documenting his time in Haiti, the
photography program will show students
the importance of intent amid their
projects. Students will learn that photog-
raphy is not just a pretty picture or just
a commercial image, but there should
be some intent or purpose to their work,
whether telling a story, or sharing a core
piece of themselves. “When the student
finds the purpose behind their work, it
gives them an investment in the medium
and the work, and gives them a con-
nection they can have with the viewer,”
said Stewart. “It’s really all about making
powerful images that communicate.”
8 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
ing alumna and best-selling
author, Katherine Paterson,
once said that “the consolation
of the imagination is not imaginary
consolation.” Throughout the 2010–2011
fall and spring semesters, The Buechner
Lecture Series will present the oppor-
tunity to meet speakers who can take
attendees via the imagination, into new
possibility and refreshing change.
This year's diverse line up, by far the
largest with 20 events, ranges from child-
ren's books to photography, from the
Ford Motor Company to the post modern
church. There will be music, drama, and
more. Several of the events are sponsored
including Photo Journalist, Ryan Spencer
Reed’s lecture and photography exhibit,
which is made possible through contri-
butions from King’s 2009-2010 Student
Government Association (SGA).
“We are pleased by the reception we
have had in the Tri-Cities community and
simply hope to continue to make a useful
contribution to the important conversa-
tion about faith and culture,” said Dale
Brown, director of the Buechner Institute.
In an effort to provide greater access-
ibility, several of the events will be held
at locations off-campus, including the
Bristol Public Library, the Bristol Train
Station, and the Paramount Theatre.
Frederick Buechner, for whom the
Institute is named, commented in Wishful
Thinking: “We are much involved, all of us,
with questions about things that matter
a good deal today but will be forgotten
by this time tomorrow—the immediate
where’s and when and how’s that face us
daily at home and at work—but at the
same time we tend to lose track of the
questions that matter always, life-and-
death questions about meaning, purpose,
and value. To lose track of such deep
questions as these is to risk losing track of
who we really are in our own depths and
where we are really going.”
This year’s offerings from the
Buechner Institute hope to make a con-
tribution to this revitalization. Speakers
in 2010–2011 will attempt to broaden
listener’s horizons and challenge them to
move beyond.
B U E C H N E RI N S T I T U T E
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2010–2011 Lecture Series
Ryan Reed | November 8 10:30 a.m., King College Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Train Station
Kenneth Huber | November 18 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., King College Memorial Chapel
Nathan Rouse | December 3 & 4 Drama: The Birth 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel
Frederick Buechner© Jack Harkema
“The consolation of the imagination is not imaginary consolation.” — Katherine Paterson, ‘54
Katherine Paterson | January 28 & 29, 2011 Drama: Bridge to Terabithia January 28, 7:00 p.m., Paramount Theater January 29, 3:00 p.m., Paramount Theater
Katherine Paterson | January 29 Annual Lectureship 7:00 p.m., Paramount Theater
Cathleen Falsani | February 28 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Train Station
David & Ginger Hildebrand | March 21 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., King College Memorial Chapel
Mark Bauerlein | March 28 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Public Library
Barbara Smith | April 18 7:00 p.m., Fine Arts Theater
Spring ‘11Fall ‘10
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est-selling author and King
College alumna, Katherine
Paterson, will join the ranks of
Frederick Buechner, Barbara Taylor Brown,
and Ron Hansen, as she delivers the
Annual Buechner Lectureship address
this January.
Over the years, Paterson has helped
to bridge the gap between generations
through her writings. Now her works
cement a partnership between King’s
Theatre Program and the Buechner Insti-
tute in a two-day event that will bring
to life Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia on the
Paramount stage.
The two-day event will kick off
with a dramatic presentation of Bridge to
Terabithia on January 28 at 7 p.m. at the
Paramount Theater in Bristol. The play
will be reprised at the Paramount Theater
at 3 p.m. on January 29, and Katherine
will deliver the Buechner Lectureship
address at 7 p.m. Paterson will respond to
NOVEMBERSymphonic Band Fall Concert November 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Maclellan Hall
The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht November 10–13 | 7:30 p.m. | Fine Arts Theatre
Chopin-Schumann Festival November 15–19 | 7:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
DECEMBERChristmas Choral Concert Featuring all King College choral ensembles December 10 | 8:00 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church Bristol, Tenn.
JANUARY/FEBRUARYBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and Stephanie Tolan with music by Steve Liebman Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson January 28 | 7:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts January 29 | 3:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts February 4–5 | 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre
MARCHMusic Convocation March 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
APRILSymphonic Band Spring Concert April 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Maclellan Hall
Pippin — 2011 Dogwood Play Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Roger O. Hirson April 13–14 | 7:30 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts April 15 | 8:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts April 16 | 2:30 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts
Choral Concert Featuring Jazz/Gospel Choir, Women’s Ensemble and All the King’s Men April 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
MAYCommencement Choral Concert Featuring King College Symphonic Choir and Collegium Musicum May 6 | 8:15 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
KC Theatre Program to Bring Annual Buechner Lectureship to Life on Paramount Stage
the play as well as sign books.
King College graduate (‘54) and
much beloved author of children and
young adult fiction, Paterson was recently
appointed by President Obama to the
post of Ambassador for Young People’s
Literature at the Library of Congress.
The dramatic rendition of Bridge
to Terabithia to be performed by King’s
Theatre department was written by
Stephanie Tolan with music by Steve
Liebman. The production is directed
by Elizabeth Lee Dollar, associate profes-
sor of theatre, designed by Christopher
R. Slaughter, associate professor of
theatre, with music direction by Amy L.
Oblinger (’07).
Watch for other events surrounding
the Paterson visit; details will be annou-
nced at www.buechnerinstitute.org.
The three Paramount events will be tick-
eted at $5.00 for adults and $3.00
for children.
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attitudes in service and community. All
of which are a part of the NCAA Division
II “Life in the Balance” program.
The athletic department moves 19
intercollegiate sports to the NCAA Divi-
sion II ranks, baseball, softball, men's and
women's basketball, men's and women's
cross country, men's and women's golf,
men's and women's soccer, men’s and
women’s swimming, men's and women's
tennis, men's and women's track and
field, men's and women's volleyball, and
men's wrestling. The school also offers
athletic opportunities in cycling, women’s
wrestling, cheerleading and dance, which
are not sponsored by the NCAA.
The Tornado and Lady Tornado
competed as an NAIA school through the
2008–09 year and King athletes partici-
pated in the National Christian College
Athletic Association as 14 teams com-
peted in NCCAA National events during
“This step forward to NCAA Division II
will change the dynamic of the entire King
College community.” — Dr. Gregory Jordan
n July 12, King’s acceptance
as a member of the NCAA
Division II and participant in
the Conference Carolinas became official.
The process to move to NCAA Divi-
sion II started for King officially in the
summer of 2007. Staff members from the
entire campus community were involved in
the commitment to pursue the affiliation,
which is generally a three-year process.
King was a provisional NCAA Division II
member for the 2009–10 year after spend-
ing two years in exploratory stages and was
notified that the school has moved on to
full membership status on July 9.
“This step forward to NCAA Divi-
sion II will change the dynamic of the
entire King College community,” Dr. Greg
Jordan, president of King College, said
about the move. “The NCAA member-
ship allows King new opportunities both
athletically and academically which
coincide with the school’s mission and
represent the culmination of the past
years’ growth in our athletic program.”
It’s Official ... King Joins NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas
King is now one of seven NCAA
Division II members in Tennessee and
joins a national organization of nearly
300 NCAA Division II institutions.
The NCAA requires Division II
members to be well-conducted intercol-
legiate athletic programs, based on sound
educational principles and practices. A
concern for the educational welfare of
the participating student-athlete is a key
element of NCAA Division II members.
NCAA Division II member institutions
also provide growth opportunities for
student-athletes through academic
achievement, high level athletic com-
petition, and development of societal
2009–10 with six Top-5 finishes.
For the 2010–11 athletic campaign,
King will have the opportunity to earn
berths to NCAA Championships as an
at-large selection before competing in
Conference Carolinas play in 2011–12.
In the 80-year history of the league,
King is only the second member not
located in the Carolinas. Other current
members are located in North Carolina and
South Carolina. The only other member
from outside the Carolinas was Longwood
Athletics
ODr. Alan Patterson, Conference Carolinas Commissioner, congratulates Dr. Greg Jordan
KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 11
“It is not often that a conference which shares equal values for academic
and athletic excellence has the opportunity to add members having
identical values.” — Alan Patterson, Conference Carolinas Commissioner
University (Va.) from 1995–2003.
King will join current conference
members Barton College (N.C.), Belmont
Abbey College (N.C.), Coker College
(S.C.), Converse College (S.C.), Erskine
College (S.C.), Lees-McRae College
(N.C.), Limestone College (S.C.), Mount
Olive College (N.C.), Pfeiffer University
(N.C.), Queens University of Charlotte
(N.C.), and St. Andrews Presbyterian
College (N.C.) in 2011.
The Conference is uniquely com-
prised of private colleges and universities
with an emphasis on undergraduate edu-
cation. Recent national championships by
conference members include basketball,
baseball, men’s lacrosse, and individual
champions in golf and track and field.
Another important distinctive of the
conference is its emphasis on graduation
and academic success. Student-athletes
within the conference graduate at a rate
higher than general student populations.
“Conference Carolinas not only
provides a strong athletic avenue for King
student-athletes, but it also has a focus
on students’ success away from the fields
and courts,” Jordan commented about the
league. “The Conference will allow King
to build on a rich athletic history and
develop new rivalries.”
King will compete in 16 sports in
Conference Carolinas, baseball, softball,
men's and women's basketball, men's
and women's cross country, men's and
women's golf, men's and women's soccer,
men's and women's tennis, men's and
women's track and field, and men's and
women's volleyball. The Tornado men’s
volleyball team competed in Conference
Carolinas play in 2010.
“It is not often that a conference
which shares equal values for academic
and athletic excellence has the oppor-
tunity to add members having identical
values. Fortunately, we were presented
that opportunity,” stated Conference
Carolinas Commissioner Alan Patterson
in a league release. “In today’s climate
of conference alignment often based on
income production, it is refreshing that
we were able to expand based on like
student-athlete educational experiences.”
The growing Conference Carolinas
also added North Greenville Univer-
sity (S.C.), giving the organization 13
members for the 2011–12 year. The
membership boost was the first time the
conference expanded since 2005, when
Converse College (S.C.) joined.
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King’s coaching staff stands in show of support during July Press Conference announcing the College’s acceptance to NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas
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Booher and Thorpe Named Head Coaches
Tornado Wraps up Season with Honors
In May 2010, King College announced Ryan Booher as
Tornado men’s volleyball head coach and Louis Thorpe to
oversee the Lady Tornado women’s soccer program after both
served as interim coaches in the spring.
Booher was named interim coach in March and in his
debut won the next 11 matches including four in Conference
Carolinas play and a win over NCAA Division I foe New
Jersey Institute of Technology. He helped take King from 2-5
to a 13-7 record to end the season. The 11 straight wins was
a program record. The Tornado finished the season tied for
third in conference play.
Before King, Booher helped create and oversee the
Northeast Tennessee Volleyball Club. He also worked at the
Bristol Family YMCA in various director roles for seven years.
Booher played volleyball for 20 years and also served as an
official for five years at the college level, along with eight
seasons as a high school official.
Thorpe, a King graduate and member of the King Ath-
letic Hall of Fame, had served previously as assistant coach
for the men’s program. He was at King for the first time as an
assistant for the men’s program from 1999 to 2003, Thorpe
held the interim head coach role for the women’s program
from 2000 to 2002. During that time King went 41-18-2
including 18 wins in the 2001 season. He then accepted an
assistant coaching position with the men’s program at Tuscu-
lum College from 2003 to 2007 before returning to King.
Thorpe graduated from King with a degree in business
administration in 1992. He was the captain for King’s 1991
Tennessee-Virginia Athletic Conference Championship team,
and was also selected as Team MVP for the 1990 campaign.
uring the spring season, King sent six teams
to NCCAA National Championships, with
baseball, softball, women’s and men’s track and
field along with men’s and women’s tennis all participat-
ing in national championship play. The women’s track
and field squad finished third, while the men were sixth.
Despite playing in close and hard-fought matches, King
was unable to advance to the final four at the men’s and
women’s tennis championship. Softball went 1-2 at the
NCCAA World Series and finished in a tie for fifth. Base-
ball also posted a 1-2 record at the NCCAA World Series
to finish tied for seventh in the 10-team field.
The King track and field program, coached by
Johnny Bomar, produced 13 NCCAA All-Americans with
seven school records on the men’s side and nine program
bests by the Lady Tornado during the outdoor season.
Softball, under the direction of King alum Jenn Testa,
went 22-17. The Lady Tornado softball squad had two
players, Stephanie Mueller and Shauna Haga, to place
on the All-American list. This was the first time for King
softball players to earn such an honor. Haga also played
her way onto the NCCAA Softball World Series All-Tour-
nament squad. In addition, King also placed four players
on the NCCAA All-Mid-East region softball squad.
First-year head coach Mac McClarrinon guided the
King baseball program to an overall record of 29-16 with
the NCCAA Mid-East Region Championship. McClar-
rinon was honored with the NCCAA Mid-East Coach of
the Year honor. Four of the Tornado baseball players were
named to the All-Region squad before the team’s trip to
the national tournament.
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From left to right: Coach Booher and Coach Thorpe
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The King College men's and
women’s tennis teams were honored by
the NCCAA as a 2010 Scholar-Team, as
announced by the national office at the
NCCAA National Championship.
The Tornado squad was one of just
two NCCAA teams representing men's
tennis on the scholar list with Cedarville
University (Ohio) as the other. The Lady
Tornado joined a group of 10 other teams
to earn the honor.
In order to be named a NCCAA
Scholar Team, a team must have a mini-
KC Tennis Makes the Grademum cumulative grade point average of
3.40 for the current academic year for
everyone on the varsity roster. In all,
19 spring sport teams were honored as
scholar teams by the national office.
Both the men’s and women’s tennis
teams, under the direction of head coach
Chris Bartlett, qualified for the NCCAA
National Tournament held in May. The
Tornado finished the season at 11-6 while
the Lady Tornado compiled an 8-8 record.
In addition to the scholar team
honors, Oriol Mirallas (Barcelona, Spain)
and Nick Smith (Kingsport, Tenn.) were
named NCCAA Scholar-Athletes. Crystal
Harwell (Nashville, Tenn.) was a member
of the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete team
on the women’s side. Sarah Anderson
(Bristol, Tenn.) was named a NCCAA All-
American as were Juan Avila (Cuernavaca,
Mexico) and Hiroki Takagi (Osaka, Japan)
from the men’s tennis squad.
hen the Lady Tornado
softball team began practice
this fall, they did so on a
brand new field. The new home for the
Lady Tornado was built behind the base-
ball field and beside Parks Soccer Field. It
is the newest on-campus athletic facility
for King and gives the athletic department
a total of six on-campus facilities now.
The field took just under four months
to complete from the groundbreaking
Field of Dreams for Lady Tornado Softball
to the finishing touches to make it game
ready. The facility will also feature batting
cages for the team to utilize during prac-
tices. The full-size field is complete with
dugouts and a brick backstop, netting, and
an eight-foot fence.
“We are extremely excited about the
opportunity to be playing and practic-
ing on campus,” said head softball coach
Jenn Testa. “I know this facility has been
in the works since we began the softball
program in 2005. The new field will
attract more students, faculty, and fans to
softball games. It will serve as a tremen-
dous recruiting tool for our program. We
are extremely thankful to all of those who
sacrificed and had a hand in making this
dream a reality.”
King was granted full membership as
a NCAA Division II institution in early
July and the school will be a member of
Conference Carolinas starting with the
2011-12 athletic seasons.
The Lady Tornado finished the 2010
season with a trip to the NCCAA World
Series where the team finished tied for
fifth. The Lady Tornado posted a record
of 22-17 which was the third straight
20-win season.
The team hosted an alumni game
and ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct.
2, which gave former and current Lady
Tornado players and others from the
King community a chance to visit the
new facility.
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Campus Update
King College celebrated Spring Commencement exercises
on Saturday, May 1, on the campus Oval, awarding diplomas
to 324 students who have completed undergraduate, graduate,
and professional studies degrees. Terry G. Kilgore, Delegate,
currently serving his ninth term as Delegate of Virginia’s First
Legislative District, delivered the commencement address.
On Friday, April 30, graduates joined together in worship
during King’s Baccalaureate Ceremony, at First Presbyterian
Church. The Baccalaureate Ceremony speaker was Rev. Matt
Chambers, co-founder and director of Safewater Nexus. Those
in attendance joined in song with graduating senior, Will Brimer,
who wrote the Senior Hymn, “Sustaining Power.”
King College Celebrates Spring Commencement
Memorial Chapel, first built in 1932, is the heart of the King
College campus. The chapel seats 358 and is the site of chapel
services and convocations. On the lower level are classrooms,
practice rooms, and faculty offices for the Department of Music.
This year, thanks to several generous gifts from King alumni,
the chapel was refurbished over the summer. Renovations included
a new roof and a fresh coat of paint on the building’s exterior.
Chapel Renewed
Hopes and expectations of high enrollment numbers were far exceeded with the official student body count coming in at 1,949,
an 8% increase over last year’s numbers. This demonstrates the College’s 11th consecutive year of record growth.
For the 21st consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized King as one of the best colleges in the nation. The
Princeton Review has awarded King a “Best in the Southeast” designation for a seventh consecutive year. While both are prestigious
accolades, the Princeton Review’s is particularly noteworthy since it is based on current student assessments of academic quality
and personal experiences both in and out of the classroom at King. King has also been selected for a second year by G.I. Jobs as a
Military Friendly School.
Enrollment Hits Record High
Visit www.king.edu to see more commencement photos.
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Missions
ne thing that sets King apart from other schools
is the College’s dedication to stewardship. King’s
Peeke School for Christian Mission not only serves
to educate students but also seeks to prepare students for global
leadership by means of mission studies, mission outreach, and the
development of intercultural and international relationships.
Since his appointment as Chaplain for the College, the
Reverend Dr. Fred Foy Strang, dean of the Peeke School and
associate professor of Bible and religion, has sought to strengthen
the connection of students to service in the world, be it local or
international, and broaden the opportunities to include not only
faculty and staff, but alumni as well.
“By broadening the scope of our mission trips to include
faculty and staff, and allowing them to pursue areas of service
where they feel led to do so, it consequently has enabled us to
Stewardship at Home and Abroad
sponsor more than one trip at any given break time,” said Strang.
“So instead of one trip, now we are fielding three, four, or even five
trips per cycle. Instead of just the Chaplain leading, we have the
librarian leading, or the chemistry teacher, or student services staff.”
Chris Toomey, head coach for the Lady Tornado volleyball
team, and Greg King, director of undergraduate recruitment, led a
group of approximately 15 students to New York City during spring
break, where the group performed urban ministry for CAMBA, a
social service organization that provides assistance to the poor.
“It is a blessing to see that our students are able to give
testimony through their actions,” said Strang. “Our students are
transforming culture by what they are doing.”
“Our students are transforming culture by
what they are doing.” — Dr. Fred Foy Strang
Dan Kreiss, youth ministry professor and head coach of
King’s cycling team, led a trip during spring break to Camden,
New Jersey. Students worked with an organization called Urban
Promise in afterschool programs for middle and high school
students, providing help with tutoring, information on lifestyle
choices, as well as sports activities.
Students traveling to El Salvador spent their spring break
working in an orphanage, helping with maintenance, providing
a vacation bible school, reading to the children, and sharing
love with kids who have been abandoned. One of the stu-
dents on this year’s trip was united with the child she sponsors
through Compassion International. The child was living in a
village near the orphanage where the students were working.
The meeting was a tear-filled, life-changing experience for both
the student and the child.
Chemistry professor, John Gilmer, led a mission trip to
Florida during spring break. Students worked with Habitat for
Humanity on new construction homes for the poor.
Over the summer two trips were taken, one by the girls
volleyball team to the Caribbean basin to bear witness through
sports, and another to work with the Maasai people in Kenya
and Tanzania in East Africa. “One evening we were out in the
African bush around the fire,” said Strang. “The group consisted
of students and leaders from King, a Maasai warrior in traditional
dress, a Kikuyu man, a couple pastors from Tanzania, and a couple
other neighbors, all speaking five or six different languages. It was
an amazing experience.”
Mission trips are currently being planned for Christmas break,
spring break, and summer break, including a trip to Haiti to work
with relief efforts. Alumni who would like take part in upcoming
mission trips, whether as a leader or participant, are welcomed.
For more information on how you can be a part of King’s
upcoming mission trips, contact the Rev. Dr. Fred Foy Strang
423.652.4708 or email [email protected].
OKili Springs Camp at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya
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everal members of King College’s choir traveled
to Greece for two weeks this summer to partici-
pate in the Sixth Annual International Festival
of the Aegean in Hermoupolis on the island of Syros.
Students also spent two days in Athens. Choir members
performed with eight other choirs comprised of about
100 singers originating from the United States, Canada,
Greece, and France. The choir rehearsed and sang under
the baton of Francis Bardot, a notable French conductor.
Performances were held in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church Cathedral and in the Apollo Municipal Theatre,
also known as La Piccola Scala, Greece’s first opera house.
“During our time there, were able to visit a couple
of other islands (Paros and Delos) where we observed
important archeological digs regarding the ancient
Greeks,” said Dr. Pat Flannagan, professor of music and
director of choral activities for King College. “Because
the island of Syros is rather small and not a typical tourist
destination, our trip was blessed by immersion into the
lives of the common Greek citizen.”
Reflecting on his experiences in Greece, King College
junior, Ian Charles, commented, “The two weeks spent in
Greece reminded me of much that my education attempted
to inculcate in my mind. The food was excellent. The
sights were breathtaking. Experiencing a different language
and alphabet was exciting and intriguing. The experience
of meeting the people of Greece and being part of the
music festival was more than memorable. If I ever have
the opportunity to return to Greece, I will consider myself
more than blessed.”
For more information on the Festival of the Aegean,
visit www.festivaloftheaegean.com.
Greece is the WordSnider Honor and PVA Programs Take a Bite out of the Big Apple
During Spring Break 2010, 20 students, alumni, and
faculty traveled to New York City for a week of cultural
sightseeing. Led by the honors program director, Dr. Mark
Dollar, and associate professor of theatre Chris Slaughter, the
group participated in a mix of pre-arranged excursions and
self-directed sightseeing. Dr. Dollar’s honors students took a
tour of the United Nations, while Professor Slaughter led trips
to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the American
Museum of Natural History.
The trip participants took in everything from a variety of
Broadway and off-Broadway plays, TV tapings, art exhibitions,
and concerts to worship in the city’s great Gothic churches.
Some students toured the Federal Reserve, NBC Studios, and
the shops of Greenwich Village. Others took in the Statue of
Liberty, paid their respects at Ground Zero, noshed at legend-
ary bistros, and strolled through Central Park. The week was
capped off by the group reuniting for dinner in Times Square
with several King alumni living in the tri-state area. All in
all, the trip dazzled the minds and spirits of all involved and
brought the students closer together. Many thanks to Friends
of the Arts at King College (FOTAK) for helping the students
defray some of their costs.
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KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 17
s a member of the 17-person
inaugural class for the traditional
M.B.A. program, Mollie Salyer
wasn’t sure what to expect. “Having been
an English major as an undergraduate, I
didn’t know if I’d be adequately prepared
for the traditional, five-day per week,
10-month program, even with the promise
that it was for those who didn’t have
significant work experience or background
in business,” said Salyer. “I quickly realized
that everything about the program from
the class times, the curriculum, the teach-
ers, and the program ‘extras’ were tailored
to ensure everyone in the program took
from it the most education and experi-
ence possible. The professors truly cared
that everyone understood and retained
the material in class, and emphasized the
importance of applying it outside of class.”
In addition to the traditional M.B.A.
program, King also offers an M.B.A. for
professionals through the Graduate &
Professional Studies program that can be
completed in as little as 16 months, one
night per week.
All traditional M.B.A. students are
required to have an internship through-
Traditional M.B.A Class Takes International Business Trip to Europe
out the program. King’s Office of Career
Services works with students to identify
internships that showcase both the indi-
vidual abilities students already possess
and the newfound skills learned through
the program. “With a background in
English and literature, I interned on the
Strategic Planning Committee at the
Bristol Public Library, and later for the
Employee Communications department
at King Pharmaceuticals,” said Salyer.
Over the summer, class members
traveled on an international business trip
to Europe. With a nine-day trip planned
for France, Austria, and Germany, stu-
dents were split into three groups. Dr.
Paul Percy, dean of the College and vice
president for Academic Affairs, charged
each group with preparing the rest of the
“Business in the future is not going to be limited to a
city or a region, nor will it be only about productivity
and the bottom line.” — Mollie Salyer, ‘10
class for the cultural, economic, social,
and political differences between the
United States and one of the countries.
Students looked at the country and
its inhabitants from as many different
perspectives as possible. The class was
trained to serve as business leaders and
function in the country with respect for
its cultural communication cues. “Having
done this research before ever setting
foot on a plane, we were much better
prepared for the trip,” said Salyer.
“While we were in Austria, our class
had the great opportunity to work with
the Salzburg Global Seminar, a program
that operates out of the building that
served as the back façade of the house
in The Sound of Music,” said Salyer. In
between resisting urges to proclaim that
“the hills are alive with the sound of
music,” King’s traditional M.B.A. candi-
dates caught a brief glimpse of something
more valuable. “Business in the future
is not going to be limited to a city or a
region, nor will it be only about produc-
tivity and the bottom line,” said Salyer.
“Business will be about keeping a global-
ized mindset, about taking into account
the environmental and cultural impacts of
everything we do, and about looking at
problems from the view of every stake-
holder of the situation. Luckily, King’s
M.B.A. students are a step ahead of the
curve in this way of thinking.”
Alumni Contributor — Mollie Salyer, ‘10
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18 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
ith the increasing call for degree options oriented
toward the working adult, King has expanded its
educational offerings to include numerous instruc-
tional locations throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennes-
see. On Aug. 17, King celebrated the opening of the School’s
newest location at The Village at Hardin Valley in Knoxville, Tenn.
The addition of the Knoxville site marks King’s 13th location.
King will offer baccalaureate and master’s level programs in
Knoxville that are specifically designed with the adult learner in
mind through the College’s Graduate and Professional Studies
(GPS) program. Also offered are numerous courses for students
who wish to transition from an associate degree to a bachelor’s
degree in as little as two years.
King Opens New Instructional Site in Knoxville
“We are pleased to be able to offer degree programs in the
Knoxville area,” said Mona Salyer, director of recruitment for
Graduate & Professional Studies. “This will provide increased
“The outcomes of this program will
improve opportunities for students, their
families, and communities throughout
our region.” — Micah Crews
educational opportunities for Knoxville residents, while giving
them another choice when seeking a quality accredited program
when returning to school. The degree options available will
strengthen area workforce development.”
GPS students will be able to complete their degree in as little
as 16 months, one night per week. King offers the following pro-
grams in Knoxville for fall 2010: Bachelor of Business Administra-
tion (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses
(R.N.–B.S.N.), and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
With articulation agreements already in place with area
community colleges, the transition to complete a degree with
King is seamless for students.
“By offering classes in convenient locations, one night per
week, the working adult is able to obtain their degree in as little as
16 months and open the door for professional advancement,” stated
Micah Crews, associate vice president of enrollment management.
“The addition of an instructional site in Knoxville only
made sense,” said Crews. “We have successfully recruited in the
Knoxville area for a number of years. This is the first semester in
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Paula Compton Wins College Dream King College, 88.3 FM WCQR, and sponsoring partners
Eastman Credit Union and eCampus Virtual Bookstore, announ-
ced Paula Compton of Meadowview, Va., as the winner of the
fifth annual “College Dream” promotion. The contest was open
to anyone who sought the chance to make the dream of a college
education a reality for an adult through a full-tuition scholarship
to King College.
Compton was one of five finalists including Sharon Jackson of
Gray, Tenn., Melissa Larkin of Church Hill, Tenn., Cindy Smith of
Midway, Tenn., and Donna Baker of Elizabethton, Tenn. All finalists
were interviewed on-air at 88.3 WCQR. Listeners were then asked
to vote for the individual they believed should win the contest.
In addition to her full-tuition scholarship to King, Compton
also received a new laptop computer courtesy of Eastman Credit
Union, textbooks courtesy of eCampus Virtual Bookstore, and a
$50 gift certificate from the King College Tornado Alley Shoppe.
Compton will pursue her Bachelor of Business Administration,
a degree offered through King’s Graduate and Professional Studies
(GPS) program.
Compton’s entry essay told a story of courage and determina-
tion to succeed. “I received my associate degree in engineering
technology and always wanted to return to school and complete
my bachelor’s degree,” said Compton. “There just never seemed
to be enough time. My family has always known of my dream and
has been incredibly supportive through this whole journey.”
“I want to expand my employment opportunities,” said Comp-
ton. “I must be armed with the necessary education and skills to
compete with younger workers in an environment that is becoming
increasingly more competitive. To know that my new career can be
built and enhanced by a degree from my first-choice college, there
is a real feeling of ‘coming home.’ I’m so grateful to King College
and WCQR for the opportunity to fulfill my college dream.”
the new Knoxville location, and there are already 94 students
enrolled. There has been increasing interest in East Tennessee
for quality, accredited degree programs for the working adult.
As a result, King has added new locations in both Morristown
and Sevierville, and now Knoxville.”
During the past two years, an average of more than
85 percent of King graduates seeking employment were
employed within six months of graduation. King alumni can
be found at some of the nation’s most prominent employers
including Northop Grumman, Boeing, the Centers for Dis-
ease Control and Prevention, the Federal Bureau of Investi-
gation, and others. Alumni also often stay in the region and
serve top employers such as the Tennessee Valley Authority,
Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Johnson &
Johnson, the University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt Univer-
sity, among others.
“Our degree programs are intended to build knowledge
and practice in the field, foster professional integrity, and
promote personal growth,” stated Crews. “Ultimately, the out-
comes of this program will improve opportunities for students,
their families, and communities throughout our region.”
For more information on available programs, including
full admissions requirements, contact the King College Office
of Admissions at 800.362.0014 or visit www.king.edu.
Graduate and Professional Studies
Locations throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee
Earn your degreeOne night a week,
16 months
gps.king.edu
Mona Salyer presents certificate to Paula Compton
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ALUMNI Community
hile visiting a friend on
campus during her junior
year of high school, Emily
Williams fell in love with King. It was then
she decided this was the College for her.
“I chose King because of the small school
atmosphere and its Christian foundations,”
said Williams.
Thanks in large part to King’s Alumni
& Friends scholarship fund, Williams’ dream
Alumni Gifts Make a Difference for King Student
of attending King became a reality. Will-
iams also received an academic scholarship,
scholarship funding from a law office, and
a scholarship from her home church for
helping with their youth program.
“The Alumni & Friends scholarship
has made a huge difference, enabling me
“The Alumni & Friends scholarship has made a huge
difference.” — Emily Williams, ‘11
to attend King,” said Williams. “Now my
parents don’t have to worry about my
education.”
Williams is currently a junior and
will graduate early in Dec. 2011, with
her degree in technical & professional
communications and a minor in youth
ministry. “I plan to work in public rela-
tions and communications, possibly
start my own non-profit some day,” said
Williams. “My youth ministry professor
impacted me greatly, helping me to see
the ‘bigger picture,’ so much so that I
decided to minor in youth ministry.”
When asked if she had any advice
for students contemplating the choice
to attend King, Williams said, “Keep in
mind your beliefs. King will help you to
become stronger and more confident in
your beliefs. It’s one of the main reasons I
chose to attend King.”
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The Atlanta Braves game against the San Francisco Giants
on August 6 was the site for one of King’s most recent alumni
gatherings. Alumni came from all across the East, from
Princeton, New Jersey, to Auburn, Alabama, to meet at Turner Field
for an evening of Braves baseball and King College spirit. Plans for
a picnic at the Top of the Chop were not deterred by thunderstorms
and lightning. The picnic was promptly moved indoors. The Giants
bested the Braves 3-2 in a game that went 11 innings. A great time
was had by all and plans are in the works for a repeat.
Alumni Brave the Rain
Alumni Gathering Charlotte, N.C.November 4, 2010
Fall Phone-A-Thon November 8-11 & 15-18, 2010
Fall GraduationDecember 18, 2010
Spring Phone-A-ThonMarch 21-24 & 28-31, 2011
Class of 1961 50th ReunionClass Reunions
Classes of: ’71, ’81, ’86, ’91 and ‘01
King College Golf Classic April 15, 2011
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2011DOGWOOD WEEKEND
APRIL 15 – 17
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ment to the appeal of King’s community atmosphere. “I think
both environments have advantages, but for an intensive
graduate studies program such as an M.B.A., I think the smaller
environment and close knit community that King provides is a
definite asset for the working adult,” stated Carbone. “It afforded
me the opportunity to get to know professors and classmates
outside of a giant lecture hall. King helped me to hone my busi-
ness skills, and as a result, my understanding of business issues
has greatly enhanced my ability to function successfully in senior
administrative roles.”
ooking back after more than 22 years experience as a prac-
ticing mental health provider, specializing in general and
forensic psychiatry, Dr. John Carbone has high praise for
King College and the School’s M.B.A. for Professionals program.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor
in biology in 1984 from the College of William and Mary,
Carbone went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the
University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988, his Master of
Business Administration from King College in 2003, and in 2007,
his Juris Doctor in law from North Carolina Central University,
part of the University of North Carolina system.
Carbone currently serves as Chief of Psychiatry and Mental
Health Services for the North Carolina Department of Correc-
tion in Raleigh. Recently Carbone was appointed by Governor
Beverly Perdue to serve on the Commission for Mental Health,
Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.
Before affiliating with the Department of Correction, Dr.
Carbone practiced widely in direct patient care and in psychiatric
consultation-liaison capacities in both public and private settings,
including mental health clinics, state and community hospitals,
multi-specialty offices, and forensic facilities in Virginia, West
Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Dr. Carbone not only
has extensive experience in medicine, but added expertise in both
law and business.
While working locally during the early part of this decade,
Dr. Carbone determined it would be beneficial to pursue a degree
in business. He explains, “My clinical training at the University
of Virginia was excellent. I was prepared for the medical side of
my career. However, my experience with business application was
deficient. I was in private practice when I first came to Bristol, and
I found it frustrating since I knew little about such an endeavor.
King’s M.B.A. program filled that skill set void.”
Dr. Carbone attributes the quality of the program to King’s
excellent faculty, the individual attention students receive, and the
convenience of the program to working professionals. He notes,
“It was greatly satisfying to complete the evening program…
while I am not in full-time private practice at present, my current
position as Director of Mental Health and Chief of Psychiatry
for the North Carolina Department of Correction has put me in
charge of more than 150 mental health clinicians of varying disci-
plines statewide; accordingly, I am having to deal with personnel
and budgetary matters, to name only two, on a daily basis.”
Dr. Carbone also participated in the China-Korea business
studies program one summer, which afforded him knowledge of
Carbone Applauds King’s M.B.A. Program
“Academic excellence, alongside experi-
ences such as these, continues to set King
apart from other M.B.A. programs.”
— Dr. John Carbone, ‘03
business practices and facets of foreign cultures that he would
have missed had he merely studied textbooks. “Academic excel-
lence, alongside experiences such as these, continues to set King
apart from other M.B.A. programs,” Dr. Carbone states.
Among Dr. Carbone’s extensive education, which includes
degrees from William and Mary and the University of Virginia,
as well as coursework completed at Duke and Penn State, his
degree from King and satisfaction with the program is a testa-
Alumni Contributor — Chase Mitchell, ‘08
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Journal. Dr. Knowles gave a poster presentation at the Sigma
Theta Tau Gamma Chi Research Day in March 2010. She also
gave an oral presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International
Research Conference in July 2010.
Craig McDonald, professor of English, trav-
eled to Scotland to speak about his historical
novel, “Among His Personal Effects” to the
Robert Henryson Society in Dunfermline on
May 15, 2010. The theme of the conference
was Robert Henryson and the Imagination.
Dr. McDonald also recently published his
second novel, “An Early Fall” and just
completed a third novel, “In His Right Mind”
about the Gadarene demoniac that Jesus heals.
Lorrie McGovern, dean of the School of Business, has been
appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for
Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2010 Board of Examiners.
As an examiner, Dr. McGovern is responsible for reviewing and
evaluating organizations that apply for a TNCPE Award. The
Board of Examiners is composed of experts from all sectors of the
regional economy, including business, industry, education and
health care organizations, professional and trade associations and
government. Examiners meet the highest standards of achieve-
ment and peer recognition in their fields. All members of the
board must complete extensive training in the Baldrige Criteria
for Performance Excellence.
Andy Olson, associate director of
marketing, his wife, Carla, and their
son, Keegan, welcomed a new member
to the family. Evan Liam Olson, born on
Aug. 17, 2010, weighed in at 6 pounds,
6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Tracy Parkinson, dean of the faculty, spoke at the conference,
“What Postcolonial Theory Doesn’t Say,” held July 3-5, 2010, at
York University (UK) and co-hosted by the University of Leeds
and Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr. Parkinson’s pre-
sentation focused on novels depicting postcolonial francophone
Africa is entitled “Colonialism, Mission, and Justice.” Dr. Parkin-
son participated in the American University of Paris’ 8th annual
President’s Conference, “Sustainable Development of the Global
Commons,” held in Paris on May 21, 2010. On Sept. 27, 2010,
Susan Davenport (‘09), application
specialist, and husband, Waylon (‘09),
welcomed their second son, Braden
Cooper. Born on May 1, 2010, Braden
weighed in at 6 pounds, 14.6 ounces
and was 19.5 inches long.
Martin Dotterweich, associate professor of history, presented
a paper at the University of Edinburgh's Graduate Seminar in
Ecclesiastical History on March 8, 2010. The paper was entitled
"Prophetic Presbyterians or Second-sighted Scots?: Telling the
Future in Early Modern Scotland." He will also present a paper,
“Presbyterian Prophets and Second-Sighted Scots: Theology and
the Future in Early Modern Scotland,” at the Sixteenth Century
Studies Conference in Montreal in October 2010. At this confer-
ence, Dr. Dotterweich will also chair and comment on a session
entitled, “’The Bridle of Justice hir Bondage’: Scottish Women in
Religion and Politics in the Long Sixteenth Century.”
Jan Eckhart, assistant professor of nursing, was an award winner
in the research category for poster presentation at the ENA
National Leadership Conference.
Donna Felty, director of Career Development, has been elected
chair of the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority. She
serves as vice-chair of the Community Development Advisory
Committee, and is a member of the Executive Board, Board of
Directors, and LEAD Bristol Steering Committee of the Bristol
Chamber of Commerce.
Joseph Fitsanakis, lecturer in political science, presented a
paper entitled “The Logic of Cyberwarfare” at the First Inter-
national Conference on Politics and Security in Cyberspace,
hosted in Athens, Greece, by the Research Institute of European
and American Studies. He has also been commissioned to write
a chapter on the geopolitics of cyberwarfare, for a forthcoming
book edited by a consortium of scholars at the French National
Center of Scientific Research (CRNS).
C. Lynn Holden, assistant professor of nursing, received a grant from
the Virginia Department of Health for work in domestic violence.
Amy Knowles, assistant professor of nursing, will have her article
on “Resilience Among Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors” published
in the March 2011 edition of the International Nursing Review
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Dr. Parkinson presented “When the Convert Hasn’t Converted:
Mongo Beti’s Le Roi Mirculé.” at the biennial conference of the
International Society for Religion, Literature, and Culture at Saint
Catherine’s College, Oxford (UK). The theme of the conference is
“Attending to the Other: Critical Theory and Spiritual Practice.”
Angie Peterson, graphic designer,
and her husband, Danny, welcomed
a son, Oscar Enzo Peterson. Born
March 31, 2010, Oscar weighed
in at 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was
21 inches long.
Eric Richardson, director of leadership & entrepreneurship and
assistant professor of Marketing and management with King’s
School of Business and Economics, received his Professional in
Human Recourses Certification this summer.
Andy Simoson, professor of mathematics, presented the paper,
“In Search of the Big Bubble,” at the Fourth Annual International
Conference on Mathematics and Statistics in Athens, Greece,
June 14-17, 2010. Dr. Simoson also gave an invited hour address,
“What did Maupertuis measure in the Torneo River Valley?,” at
a conference on the Early Exploration of Finland in Ylitorneo,
Finland, at the Arctic Circle, July 1-4, 2010.
Fred Foy Strang, Chaplain, dean for the Peeke
School of Christian Mission, and associate pro-
fessor of missions and Bible & religion, recently
published his new book, “Maasai Life and
Christian Practice: A Photographic Portfolio.”
The Rev. Dr. Strang, having lived and worked
with the Maasai people in Kenya and Tanza-
nia in East Africa for over two decades, presents an intriguing
photographic record, offering a glimpse into both traditional
Maasai culture and indigenous Christian expression. A portion
of all sales revenue will go to assist the Maasai people.
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Dr. E. Lee Stoffel (’44) received an Honorary Doctor of
Humane Letters from Queens University on May 8, 2010. Dr.
Stoffel retired from the ministry in 1989 after pastoring churches
across the southeast for close to 50 years. He then went on to
teach religion at Queens University for 13 years and retired in ’99.
Otis "Pokey" Warren (‘53) will celebrate his 80th birthday
in June 2010. A retired minister and avid photographer, He has
spent time recently producing four videos, which combine both
faith and photography. He has also produced a line of note cards.
Inocencio Martinez (’62), one of the
original founders of King’s soccer team,
donated his soccer letterman’s jacket
to King’s Sports Hall of Fame during
Dogwood Weekend, a memento he has
treasured for nearly 50 years.
Jim Casada (‘64) recently published “Fly
Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park: An Insider’s Guide to a Pursuit
of Passion,” a book about his lifetime of
experiences in his highland homeland.
George Nixon (’65) is proud to
announce the publication of his children’s
picture book, “The Little Boy who Lived
in Only Green Land.” The book is for
children of all ages and is illustrated by
his granddaughter, Rachael Williams.
Brett Teach (’86) has accepted an assistant coaching position
with Virginia Commonwealth University’s soccer program. In 2008,
Teach was inducted into King College’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
Sonya (Eustice) Haskins ('92) celebrated
the release of her ninth book, “Homeschool-
ing for the Rest of Us,” from Bethany House
Publishers earlier this year. She is a well-rec-
ognized homeschool advocate and councils
homeschoolers around the globe. Learn more
at www.thehomeschooladvocate.com.
Tim Osterhaus ('93), Deputy Solicitor General in Fla., has
appeared with his office in the United States Supreme Court
Alumni Notesin three cases this term that involve the constitutionality of life
without parole prison sentences for minors and also beachfront
property rights.
Jasen Eige (’94) was appointed and is serving as Counselor
and Senior Advisor to the Governor of Virginia, Governor Bob
McDonnell. In Aug. 2009, Eige joined Governor McDonnell’s
gubernatorial campaign as Chief Counsel. From 2007 to 2009, he
served as Chief of Staff and Counsel to then Attorney General
Bob McDonnell.
Emmaline Kelley Hilton (’98), husband
Kevin, and daughter Millie Grace welcomed
a new member to the family on Aug. 21,
2009. Jude Conley Hilton weighed in at 7
pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Denise A. Decker (’01) is working in Hollywood, Calif., as an
event producer for Hollywood and Beverly Hills movie premieres,
galas, and red carpet events.
Jessica Mahone (‘01) completed her Master of Arts in profes-
sional communication at ETSU in Dec. 2009. Her thesis was a
comparative analysis of political advertising in the United States
and Canada in 2004 and 2008. She completed a second master’s
degree in sociology at ETSU in May 2010. She presented a paper
to the Popular Culture Association’s national conference in April
2010. She was hired as an adjunct instructor of sociology at ETSU
for summer 2010, and began her Ph.D. in mass communication at
the University of Florida in fall 2010.
Andrew E. O. Morrell (’01) graduated magna cum laude
from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Va.
Having previously received degrees in Biology and Chemistry
from King College, and his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry &
Molecular Pharmacology from Purdue University in 2007, Morrell
specialized in patent law while earning his Juris Doctorate from
George Mason University. He has accepted employment at the
intellectual property law firm of Knobbe Martens Olsen & Bear in
San Diego, Calif.
Heather Barker Whitney (‘03) has accepted a position teach-
ing physics at Wheaton College. She is the first woman to teach
physics at Wheaton. She also recently received her Ph.D. from
Vanderbilt University.
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Elizabeth Blue (’04) is working in New
York City as an actress. Blue’s recent solo
show, “Am I Blue,” ran from April 15 though
May 13 at The Pit-NYC. The play brought
to life the hilarious portrayal of the process
of creating one's "best life now."
Kane Barker (’04) successfully defended his doctoral disserta-
tion on July 23, 2009. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a
Ph.D. in chemistry. Kane is currently an assistant professor of
chemistry at Shorter College in Rome, Ga.
Tracy Moore (‘04) and husband Jerry, welcomed a new
daughter, MaryJane, into their family in March 2009. Moore
currently works for the Sullivan County Department of
Education, teaching the Social Intervention class at Blountville
Middle School. She previously taught at the Sullivan House.
Katie Witcher (’06) accepted a position with Wellmont Health
System as Clinical Liaison for the system’s Computerized Provider
Order Entry (CPOE) Project Management Team. She will be
working with a multidisciplinary team to implement CPOE across
Wellmont’s seven hospitals in the Northeast Tennessee and
Southwest Virginia region.
Amy L. Oblinger (’07) graduated from the University of Edin-
burgh in the fall of 2009 with her master’s degree in musicology.
She is currently working as an adjunct music professor and choir
director at Virginia Intermont College.
Vickie Blankenship (’07) received her Master of Education in
Dec. 2009, from Liberty University. She is working in Honaker,
Va., as a business education teacher at Honaker High School.
Blankenship also serves as an adjunct business professor at South-
west Virginia Community College, in Richlands, Va.
Rachel Barker (’08) was
recently accepted into the
highly competitive CoOPERA-
tive program at Rider University’s
Westminster Choir College in
Princeton, N.J. The program, presented in cooperation and consul-
tation with professionals in the field of opera, is designed specifically
to prepare singers to audition for Young Artist Programs. Rachel
received her master’s degree in music on May 15, 2010.
Dogwood Weekend wasn’t the only celebration that took
place on the King College campus on Friday, April 16, 2010.
While visiting from Richmond, Va., for Dogwood, alumnus Dr.
Robert Gerald “Gerry” Lawson, class of 1961, married his sweet-
heart, Mary Patton Torrice, in Memorial Chapel.
Dr. Lawson, consultant and part-time professor at the Uni-
versity of Richmond’s School of Business, came to King College at
the young age of 16, after graduating early from high school. “The
College’s influence on me was immeasurable,” said Lawson. “King
took me in as a kid, and helped shape my future. To this day, King
still has an incredible influence on my life.”
"During my time at King, I had the privilege of working in
the chapel all four years,” said Lawson. “The chapel has always
held a special place in my heart. So where else would be better to
get married than at King College in the chapel?”
The afternoon ceremony was simple and elegant. Lawson’s
bride, a real estate agent in Richmond, looked beautiful in blue.
With only a few witnesses as they exchanged vows, the couple was
so excited that the sanctuary resonated with delight.
During a weekend filled with alumni celebrating their former
school days it was wonderful to see an alumnus and his bride
begin their new life together, in King’s Memorial Chapel.
Dogwood Wedding
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Lewis Preston Summers, III (‘38) died March 19, 2010, at the
age of 94 in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He graduated from King College in
1938 and received his Law degree from the University of Virginia
Law School in 1941. He served aboard the U.S.S. Honolulu in the
Pacific and continued his service in the US Naval Retired Reserves
serving as an adjudicator and trial counselor under the Judge
Advocate General office. He retired from the Reserves in 1969 as
a Commander. He had a long and dedicated career at the Veter-
ans Administration as Chief Member on the Board of Veterans
Appeals in Washington, D.C. He retired from the VA in 1980
after 38 years of service. He was a 50 year member of the Fed-
eral Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, and a lifetime
member of the Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity.
Helen Lucille Jones Hurt (’41), 91, passed away Feb. 23,
2010. She was born May 31, 1918, to Luther and Myrtle Jones
in Bristol Tenn., where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated
from King College and received a master’s degree in educa-
tion from ETSU. She was a teacher in Bristol Tennessee School
System for 32 years where she taught math at the junior high
level. She was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist
Church where she played the organ for many years.
Margaret Martins Mackenzie (’41) died on April 9, 2010, at
the Natchitoches (LA) Regional Medical Center.
Douglas Arthur Patterson Jr., (’41) 89, passed away July 3,
2010, in Abingdon, Va. He was born July 2, 1921, in Toms Creek,
Va., and was a son of the late Douglas and Lillian McNeil Patter-
son. He graduated from King College in 1941 and served in the
Army Air Corps during World War II. He established Patterson
Photographic Services in 1952 and was a well-known portrait
and commercial photographer for many years. Additionally, he
continued graduate study in the field of botany at East Tennessee
State University. He served as president of the Abingdon Rotary
Club and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and
lifetime honorary membership in the Rotary Club.
William Ramsey Childress (’51), 84, passed away Sept. 12,
2009. Childress attended King College with his brother Robert,
and graduated in 1951. An Army veteran, he met and married
King student, Roberta Franklin (’52), in 1949. Both he and his
wife worked for King during their time at the College. He later
Remembering Our Alumni & ClassmatesShane Chandler Morrison (’08) and
April Heather Fantin (’09) were married
on July 24, 2010. The bride is employed
as a registered nurse at Wellmont Holston
Valley Medical Center. The groom is
pursuing a graduate degree in engineering
at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
where he is employed.
Elizabeth Gillenwalters (’09) is currently in her second
semester at Colorado State University, where she is studying for
her Master of Science in health physics. She was the 2009-2010
recipient of the Richard J. Burke Fellowship from the Health
Physics Society and recipient of a Mountain & Plains Education &
Research Center Fellowship Grant Trainee supported by NIOSH
for 2009-2011. She was also elected as President of the Colorado
State University Student Branch of the Health Physics Society for
2010-2011. She has an upcoming internship with U.S. Geologi-
cal Survey in Denver working with their research reactor, and her
upcoming practicum will be at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
She presented at the Health Physics Society Annual meeting in
Salt Lake City held in June 2010.
Dakotah (’10) and Janet (Dudley) Campbell (’10) received
degrees from King on May 1, 2010. Both graduated from King
in May 2010, he with his B.S. in Biology and she with her B.A. in
Spanish. Dakotah, who has a B.S. in biology, has been accepted
into the University of Georgia’s graduate school in the Plant
Biology Doctoral program. Janet, who has a B.A. in Spanish, will
be attending Athens Technical College to pursue an associate
degree in nursing. Their long-term plans are to do mission work
in either Central or South America.
Sarah Elizabeth (Chapman) Hutchinson (‘10) received her Bachelor of Arts
in technical & professional
communications on May
1, 2010. She and her hus-
band, Blaine, were married
on January 2, 2010. He is a Marine stationed in Kaneohe Bay,
Hawaii. Shortly after the wedding, he had to leave for training
in Afghanistan. They recently received word he will not go over-
seas, but will remain in Hawaii. The couple is excited to begin
their new life in Hawaii.
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graduated from Columbia Seminary. In 1964, he was named
“Tennessee Rural Minister of the Year” by Progressive Farmer
Magazine. He served his entire ministry of over 50 years in the
same rural area of Tellico Plains, Tenn.
B. Blake Breitenhirt Jr. (’52), 78, died January 20, 2010, at
his residence. Born May 19, 1931, in Kanawha County, W. Va.,
he was the son of the late B. Blake Breitenhirt Sr. and Thelma
King Breitenhirt. He was a retired minister of the Presbyterian
Church (USA). He was a graduate of Greenbank High School
in Greenbank, W. Va.; King College, Bristol, Tenn.; and Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. He was a member of
the Savannah Presbytery and attended St. Simons Presbyterian
Church. Mr. Breitenhirt was preceded in death by his wife, Jean
Lunsford Breitenhirt.
Thomas Kirkpatrick Spence (‘57), 78, of Charlotte, N.C.,
passed away on Dec. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born on
October 8, 1931, in Richmond, Va., a son of the late Thomas
Hugh Spence Jr. and Martha Elizabeth Holman Spence. He was
also preceded in death by his sister, Maria Thomas. Spence was a
Korean War Veteran, having served in the United States Marine
Corps. He was a graduate of King College, Bristol, Tenn., and
UNC Chapel Hill School of Law. He was a practicing attorney
for 35 years and enjoyed an illustrious career including being
honored to present to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Henry Alexander Ghigo (’60) died June 13, 2009, at Wendover
Hospice House in Shelby, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Barbara
Miller Ghigo (1960), son, Henry A. Ghigo, Jr. (Alex) of Charlotte,
N.C., and daughter, Anne Marie Ghigo of San Francisco, Calif.
Dr. Edwin B. Walker (’68), of Mountain City, Tenn., passed
away on October 14, 2009.
Johnnie Ruth Bellamy (’69), 62, passed away March 30, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Hoge and
Shelton M. King, Jr. She graduated from King College in 1969.
While at King, she met Frank Bellamy whom she married during
spring break of her senior year. She worked at the Depart-
ment of Human Services for 32 years. She was active in several
community agencies, serving on the Board of Directors for Big
Brothers/Big Sisters, and Hope House.
Rosemary Hunt Anderson (’08), 48, died unexpectedly on
Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Smyth County Community Hospital in
Marion. She was born in Saltville and was preceded in death by her
father, Melvin Hunt. Rosemary was an R.N. employed in the MICU
at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She graduated from
Smyth County Vocational School in 1980 with her LPN degree,
Virginia Appalachian Tri-College nursing program with her RN
degree in 1986 during which time she met her husband, Tim. She
completed her B.S.N. from King College in 2008.
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6:30 p.m. Alumni Volleyball Game Student Center Complex
8 p.m. Spring Play Paramount Theatre
Saturday, April 16 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. Check-In & Registration Dining Hall Lobby
9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Alumni Rest Stop Widner Lounge. Everyone is welcome. Relax, reconnect, and enjoy looking through your yearbook while you rest!
8:30 a.m. 50+ Club Breakfast First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall For class years up to and including ‘60. Hosted by the Alumni Office.
Science & Math Breakfast and General Breakfast Dining Hall
Saturday, continued 9:45 p.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal Memorial Chapel
Noon Alumni Luncheon Dining Hall
1:30 p.m. Alumni Women’s Soccer Game KC Soccer Fields
2:30 p.m. Spring Play Paramount Theatre
3 p.m. Alumni Men’s Soccer Game KC Soccer Fields
3 – 5 p.m. Catch N’ Release Tornado Tourney West Campus Lake
5 p.m. Picnic & Children’s Activities The Oval
7 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies Student Center Complex
7:30 p.m. Reunion Gatherings ’61, ’71, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’01 8:30 p.m. Dogwood Ball
Sunday, April 17 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Both Contemporary and Traditional services held at First Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Tenn., and Central Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Va.
DOGWOO D WEEKEND
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