reddie report 2009-2010

Reddie ReportMagazine for Alumni and Friends of Henderson State University

Spring 2010

HSU’s School of Business Students Win Regional CFA Global Investment Research Challenge for the Second Year in a Row!

Letter from the President

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Alumni and Friends,

As I sit down to write this letter for the Reddie Report I could not be more thrilled to let you know what’s happening at Henderson. Innovative ideas emerged from our strategic planning, and we are making great progress toward the goals we set. Promising new approaches are fostering cost savings, producing greater efficiencies and increasing our enrollment. New initiatives are enabling us to better serve our current and future students. Our campus is energized, galvanized and working hard.

Growing enrollment, developing better external relationships and enhancing our image are top priorities. Here’s how we’re making progress.

Our more aggressive approach to recruiting students has already resulted in a 14% increase in enrollment this summer. And, we have admitted 30% more freshmen for the fall semester than we had at this time last year. A larger student body not only allows us to operate more efficiently, but also creates a more dynamic life on campus.

We recently hired Dr. Lewis Shepherd to facilitate our commitment to develop and renew partnerships with our community, public schools, community colleges, other universities and the businesses that employ our graduates. In his position as Vice President for External Programs, he is helping us extend our reach beyond the campus to improve our connectivity.

Watch for the rollout of the new Henderson State Website early this fall! With the help of one of the most respected higher education marketing companies, we have strategically designed a new www.hsu.edu that is highly usable and functional, thanks to an intuitive, direct and logical navigation. It showcases the quality of a Henderson education and successfully communicates what an exciting and vibrant university we have.

I am so glad to be able to share such good news. Our faculty, staff and students are actively planning and implementing changes that are making Henderson more progressive and efficient. The environment of inclusiveness and collaboration is proving itself in a stronger Henderson State University.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Welch

Spring 2010 Issue

Published by the Office of Development and Alumni ServicesHenderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR 71999

PresidentCharles Welch

Coordinator of Alumni ServicesSherry Wright

ContributorsYvonne Saul, ‘09Angie Bell, ‘01 David Sesser, ‘06Steve Fellers, ‘83Sandy Crawley, ‘78Autumn MortensonDeborah Sesser, ‘08Office of Public Relations

Board of TrusteesCarol Jo Atkinson, ‘73, ‘74Anita Cabe, ‘66Johnny Hudson, ‘67Bruce Moore, ‘89Timothy “Alex” Strawn, ‘71Ross M. Whipple, ‘73Bill Wright, ‘70

Alumni Association BoardPhil Banks, ‘04Jana Bradford, ‘90Rick Brumley, ‘75Justin Casey, ‘06Earnestine Clark, ‘51, ‘76Sandy Crawley, ‘78, ‘95Tracy Duke, ‘83Leah Forrest, ‘06Brooke Gregory, ‘99, ‘00Ross Godwin, ‘77Gwyn Murdock-Grayer, ‘95Gerald Loyd, ‘64, ‘73Rob Quinn, ‘02Kirk Reamey, ‘68Phil Roberts, ‘69, ‘74Carol Smith, ‘71Derek Webb, ‘92Donnie Whitten, ‘95, ‘00, ‘05

Contents

6 Alumni AssociationHonors H Award recipients, welcomes new board members

3 SOB InvolvementSchool of Business competitive spirit revitalizes campus

2 Presidential InvestitureDr. Charles Welch is invested as Henderson’s 15th university president

2 RAC ReNameReddie Athletic Center renamed in honor of Buddy Formby

8 Distinguished AlumniHenderson awards Hubbard, Carder, Curry, Futrell, Meux, and Lee highest honor

Alum UpdatesWeddings........................Births..............................Class Notes.....................Obituaries.......................

Upcoming Events...............

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Office of Development1100 Henderson StreetHSU Box 7540Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001(870) 230-5401 (office)(877) 733-2586 (toll-free)www.hsu.edu/[email protected]

Alumni Services1100 Henderson StreetHSU Box 7703Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001(870) 230-5401 (office)(877) 733-2586 (toll-free)www.hsu.edu/[email protected]

Reddie ReportMagazine for Alumni and Friends of Henderson State University

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Fully Invested in Henderson —Dr. Charles Welch (at podium) was invested as the fifteenth president of Henderson State University during a ceremony held November 12, 2009 in Arkansas Hall Auditorium.

Cover photograph of SOB Students by Steve Fellers in Public Relations at Henderson State University.Our sincere appreciation goes to HSU Public Relations for the use of their photos and information.

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Reddie Athletic Center Named in Formby’s HonorHenderson State University’s athletic

center now carries the name of an alumnus and former athlete who remains a generous supporter of the university.

The C.E. “Buddy” Formby Athletic Center was officially dedicated during a ceremony on Feb. 25, and a special presentation was made to Formby and his family later that evening during halftime of the basketball version of the “Battle of the Ravine” when the Reddies hosted the OBU Tigers at Wells Gym.

The athletic center, which opened in 2003, is home to Henderson’s Reddies football team. It houses locker rooms, classrooms, administrative offices and Henderson’s state of the art weight training and conditioning facility used by all the school’s sports teams. It also contains a separate hydrotherapy room, office space, and a physician’s exam room.

A native of Prescott, Formby graduated from Henderson in 1961, earning a bachelor of science in education degree. He was a four-year letterman in football for the Reddies. After teaching and coaching for more than a year at Helena, he began his business career with Helena Chemical Co. in 1963 as a salesman, becoming

president of the company in 1973. He served in that capacity until 1977 when it was sold to Bayer Chemical.

In 1985, Formby and a group of investors acquired MicroFlo Co. in Lakeland, Fla. While he served as president, CEO, and chairman of the board, it became the second-largest generic agricultural chemical manufacturer in the U.S. Formby retired in 2000 and is now managing his investments and consulting in various capacities. He also serves as a board member and officer of a medical supply company and a medical staffing company.

Throughout his career, Formby has been involved in numerous national agricultural organizations, which have been responsible for stewarding worker safety and environmental preservations within the crop-protection industry.

Formby serves on Henderson’s Foundation Board. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Henderson, an Entrepreneur of the Year, a member of the Henderson Sports Hall of Honor and a 2009 H Award recipient. He was also inducted into Henderson’s School of Business Hall of Fame. He is married to Betty McKenzie Formby and they currently reside in Hot Springs.

Recently Renamed — The former Reddie Athletic Center proudly displays new lettering after it was renamed Feb. 25 in honor of Distinguished Alumnus Buddy Formby (‘61).

Welch Invested as Henderson’s 15th PresidentThe Investiture Ceremony celebrating Henderson’s 15th

president, Charles Lamar Welch, II, was held on November 12, 2009. Born in Jonesboro, Welch attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville where he served as the president of the student body and earned a degree in political science. He also earned a master of arts degree in political management from George Washington University and a doctor of education degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in higher education administration. Previously serving as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Arkansas State University at Beebe and the Dean of University Studies at Pulaski Technical College, Welch was named Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope in 2005. He assumed his new position at Henderson on July 1, 2008.

The ceremony opened with a welcome address from Bruce Moore, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was followed by greetings from the student body, staff, and faculty of the university. Ross Godwin addressed the audience on behalf of the alumni of the university. Charles Dunn, the 14th President of Henderson delivered the inaugural address followed by Governor Mike Beebe who delivered the investiture address.

The investiture was conducted by Bruce Moore. Following his investiture, the new president then delivered an address to assembled students, faculty and guests. The ceremony ended with a rousing rendition of “Alma Mater, Henderson,” performed by the Henderson State University Trumpets and Concert Choir.

Welch and his wife Mandy have two daughters, Wheatley Grace and Emma Caroline and live on campus in the Newberry House.

Giving a Helping Hand — Gov. Mike Beebe assists Henderson Board of Trustees Chairman Bruce Moore in attaching the university medallion during the investure ceremony held Nov. 12.

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Hamm hired as Dean of School of Business

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Student Investment Team Wins Regional Again

Garrison Center gets facelift

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Dr. Jeffrey Hamm was hired in January as the new School of Business dean.

“I am very excited about Dr. Hamm joining Henderson,” said Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president. “Dr. Hamm will bring new ideas, energy, and experiences to our School of Business and provide exciting new opportunities for our business students. His knowledge of Arkansas will also provide Dr. Hamm with unique insight into curricular offerings that will best support our state industry base. We look forward to playing a vital role in the future of our state economy, and I think Dr. Jeff Hamm is the perfect person to lead these new initiatives.”

Hamm earned his B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1973 and his Ph. D. in accounting with a specialization in taxation from Texas Tech University in 1995. During the intervening years, Hamm was employed as an admissions counselor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a tax analyst for Phillips Petroleum Company, and in various ministry and missionary positions.

Hamm said he is “thrilled” about his selection as dean. “Henderson State University appears poised to move to new heights. The recent hiring of President Welch and Provost Miles opens the door to new opportunities,” he said. “Having met some of the faculty, staff, and students at HSU convinces me that the solid foundation of the past will serve as a great springboard for the future.

“I would like to express my appreciation for the efforts of those who participated in the hiring process and for the confidence they have placed in me,” Hamm said. “Not everyone gets the chance to play for a winning team. Henderson State University and the School of Business have a great reputation and I look forward to being part of it. Great things are on the horizon.”

Having been born and raised in western Oklahoma, Hamm met his wife Gail at Michigan State University. The Hamms have three grown children: Jason, Tate, and Amanda; and two grandsons, Tristyn and Landon. The three families reside in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Jeff and Gail have lived in many states as well as Scotland but have grown very fond of central Arkansas and now consider it home. Hamm currently resides in Bryant, Ark. while Gail oversees selling their house in Tennessee. New View for Campus — Working with their executive director, School of

Business Mentorship students recently led an effort to provide the Garrison Center with new lettering to emphasize school spirit and to increase morale.

For the second year in a row, a team of Henderson State University business students won first place at the regional Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Global Investment Challenge in Memphis. They “outperformed” several other teams, including the University of Arkansas and the University of Memphis, according to Dr. Frank Smith, assistant professor of business.

“We are the first two-time winner and the only back-to-back winner in the history of the competition,” Smith said. “I could not be more proud of our team, which includes students Heather Szflenski, Isaac Fox and Ben McCaleb. We are also thankful to graduate assistant Ben Sivertson for his help in detailing to the team what it took for his group to win last year.”

Smith explained that the Global Investment Challenge was started by the CFA Institute four years ago to give students the chance to compete regionally, nationally and internationally in the process of analyzing real-world companies.

“What you essentially do is research a company and try to determine many different things, from their financial health to the quality of their management, to their market position and likelihood of performing well financially in the future,” Smith said. “Once you get to know the firm, you estimate where you think their stock price will be in the future, both one year and five years out.

“While there are several valuation

techniques for determining where that stock price will be, we utilize a couple of standby methods (discounted cash flows, for instance), along with three others that are proprietary to the Henderson State Ross Whipple Student-Managed Fund,” Smith said. “In the end, they are judged at each competition by a panel of CFA Institute members who are usually professionals in the investment field who earn a living doing what the students are attempting to do.” The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) is overseen by Finance professor Dr. Frank Smith and Fund Manager Ben Sivertson.

Smith said the team is “extremely thankful” to Stephens Inc. for its mentorships and guidance in preparing for the contest. “Their help made it pretty easy to defend our title,” he said.

The Henderson team went on to compete in the national competition in New York City, but lost to MIT.

A Student Legacy Advancement Program (SLAP) has been established for alumni or businesses to donate funds in order to create a legacy, advance student education, and allow under-privileged students to experience the investment world.

If you would like more information or want to donate to Henderson State University School of Business or the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), please contact Dr. Frank Smith at 870-230-5018, [email protected], 870-230-5018, or HSU Box 7801 Arkadelphia, AR 71999.

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Gala celebrates endowment increases, contributions

Clyde Berry Field Fundraiser Roasts CoachA large crowd turned out for the

Roast and Toast of former Henderson Coach Clyde Berry on April 1, 2010. Berry was honored for his years of service and dedication to the university and for the impact he had on the lives of countless young people whom he taught over his long and distinguished career. The Roast and Toast was held in conjunction with an auction of sports memorabilia and other items in an effort to raise money for improvements to Clyde Berry Field, home of the Henderson Reddie’s Baseball team.

The event opened with a stirring rendition of “That Old Reddie Spirit,” performed by the Henderson Strings. Billy Tarpley (‘81), former Director of Development at Henderson served as the emcee for the event and tried to keep some semblance of order as former Reddie athletes made their way to the podium to share their fondest memories of their coach. Alums from several decades

returned to campus to honor their coach. They included Charlie Donaldson (‘61), Reggie Ritter (‘82), Bobby Jones (‘71, ‘95),

Mike Campbell (‘90), Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76), Stan Parris (‘71), Ronnie (‘71) and Donnie (‘71) Braddock, and Coach Berry’s son, Trey.

With countless stories of a dubious nature already shared with the audience, the man himself addressed the crowd to dispel many of the myths that his former students had perpetuated. He followed that with an impassioned plea for support for Reddie baseball facilities. The event raised approximately $34,195 through ticket sales, auction items and donations received. The committee received welcome news soon after the evening that the Horace C. Cabe Foundation has decided to provide a $20,000 grant to be used toward the construction of a new press box.

A great time was had by all and the Clyde Berry Field is now a bit closer to receiving the updates that it so richly deserves. If you would like to donate to the field fund, please contact the Office of Development at 870-230-5401.

Henderson State University’s 2009 Heart Club Gala was held Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7 p.m., DeGray Lake Resort Lodge. Approximately 100 Heart Club, HSU Cabinet, Henderson Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, and Alumni Board members were in attendance. Mary Jo Mann (‘62) and William Henshaw even put in an appearance as Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Billy Tarpley (‘81), former Director of Development, began the evening by introducing university president Dr. Charles

Welch. Welch and Tarpley remarked on the many exciting things happening at Henderson, including raising more than $165,000 last year, compared to only $63,000 three years prior.

As of the night of the gala, pledged annual fund contributions had reached $118,700.

Welch congratulated donors in reaching several funding goals. Two scholarships/endowments – the Mel and Gene Buck Physics Scholarship and the Irwin Janek Memorial Scholarship – reached the level of being fully-funded, and several endowments were significantly increased: Marilyn Humphries Friday Endowment for Family & Consumer Sciences, Reed Barringer Music Scholarship by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer, and four endowed scholarships funded by William and Elaine Durand (‘74). In addition, one very generous contribution was made toward a new building for Family and Consumer Sciences by Marilyn Humphries Friday (‘51).

Advancement Projects Coordinator Angie Bell and Welch recognized new Heart Club Award recipients. For 2009, two couples were inducted into the Spirit Society for reaching a giving level between $10,000 and $49,999: John and Melissa Brady Davis and Leah Marks Wells, the wife of the late Duke Wells. Hattie Meyer Janek was inducted into the Holly Society for creating an estate plan gift of $10,000 or more.

Bell introduced Dr. John Hall, managing director/ treasurer of Henderson Foundation, and the Vice Presidents, President’s Cabinet and Development staff in attendance and thanked those who helped to make the 2009 Heart Club Gala a success: Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76) (decorations), Service Liquor (co-host of wine), Henderson Foundation (champagne), and the Ringin’ Reddies, a student organization designed to help the Office of Development and Alumni Services raise money for Henderson through the Phonathon and Annual Fund.

The night was concluded as Dr. John Hall led everyone in a toast.

‘Tis the Seaon for Giving — Dr. Welch presents Heart Club member Hattie Meyer Janek with an engraved clock during the Heart Club Gala held December 12, 2009. Janek was inducted into the Holly Society for creating an estate plan gift of $10,000 or more.

Congratulating the Coach — Event roaster Donnie Braddock and Dr. Lewis Shepherd, vp for external programs, show their support to Coach Clyde Berry following the evening’s program.

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Honoring McMath through spirit of service — Henderson and the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association teamed together to co-sponsor an event in honor of the spirit of Sidney S. McMath on October 14, 2009. Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president, is pictured above with Marcus Vaden (on left), the recipient of the inaugural Sidney S. McMath Sword of Justice Award. The recipients of the Advocates of Justice Awards are pictured with Gov. Mike Beebe, guest speaker of the evening: (bottom photo, l-r) Rep. Steve Harrelson, Sen. Steve Faris (‘83), Gov. Mike Beebe, Rep. John Paul Wells, Rep. Nathan George, Rep. Davy Carter, Rep. David “Bubba” Powers.

McMath Spirit of Justice Lives in Awards Ceremony

Arkadelphia attorney Elaine Kneebone, ‘97, recently filled the role of general counsel at Henderson State University where she will advise and represent the president and trustees on all legal matters affecting the university. Regarding Kneebone’s move to Henderson, where she had previously served in the capacity of interim general counsel, Welch said “Elaine not only has a brilliant legal mind, but she also has a strong connection to our university.”

Kneebone earned her B.A. from Henderson in 1997, graduating magna cum laude. She was honored as Student of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year in 1995-96, and she also delivered the student response for the spring 1997 commencement. While at Henderson, Kneebone was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and Heart and Key.

After graduating from Henderson, Kneebone attended the University of Canterbury School of Law in New Zealand in 1998 as a Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholar. She graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2001 and has worked as an attorney in Arkadelphia for McMillan, McCorkle, Curry & Bennington LLP since 2001. Kneebone also has a strong record of volunteer leadership in the community. She is a Rotarian and has served on the board of the United Way of Clark County, CASA of Clark County and the Volunteer Council of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center.

“Her family has been a special part of this university for many years, and it is always nice to welcome one of our former students onto our professional staff,” said Welch. Kneebone was born and raised in Arkadelphia and began her schooling at Henderson’s Child Service Center at the age of three. She is the daughter of former art professor and department chair Edwin Martin, who retired from the university in 2007 after teaching for 39 years.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as General Counsel for Henderson. I look forward to serving this institution that I hold so dear,” Kneebone said of her move back to her alma mater.

Elaine currently resides in Arkadelphia with her husband, Andrew (‘04, ‘05), who is also an alumnus of the university and who is a CPA with the accounting firm of Echols, Thompson & Davis. The Kneebones have a one year old daughter named Alice who will also share her mother’s long-time relationship with Henderson and the Arkadelphia community.

The Sidney S. McMath Institute for Pre-law and Government and the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association co-sponsored a reception and awards ceremony held October 14, 2009 in the Palisades Room of the Little Rock Doubletree Hotel to further honor the spirit and life’s work of the late Sidney Sanders McMath.

Governor Mike Beebe served as the special guest speaker of the event, which was well-attended by prosecuting attorneys, deputy prosecuting attorneys, and the McMath family. Prosecutor Coordinator Bob McMahan served as master of ceremonies for the evening. The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association recognized six state legislators: Sen. Steve Faris (‘83), Rep. Steve Harrelson, Rep. David “Bubba” Powers, Rep. David Carter, Rep. Nathan George and Rep. John Paul Wells, honoring them with a presentation of the association’s Advocate of Justice Award for diligently working on legislation supported by the prosecutors.

Faulkner County prosecutor Marcus Vaden was presented with the inaugural Sidney S. McMath Sword of Justice

Award, recognizing him as the state’s outstanding prosecutor. The award is named in honor of McMath, a former student of Henderson who served as the 34th governor of Arkansas from 1949 to 1953 and a prosecutor in Hot Springs.

Henderson and the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association plans to work together in the future to provide students with an interest in the judicial system the opportunity to network with prosecuting attorneys.


Alumni Association welcomes new boardmembers, honors award recipients

2009 H Award Recipients — Pictured above (l-r) are Buddy Formby (‘61), Bob Shuff, Woody Jolley (‘64) and George Baker (‘97), the newest H Award recipients to be honored during Homecoming festivities. The award was first given in 1972 as a way of honoring those who have provided meritorious service to Henderson.

Jana Bradford1990

Earnestine Clark1951, 1976

Justin Casey2006

Sandy Crawley1978, 1995

Rick Brumley1975

Brooke Gregory1999, 2000

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Dear Reddies,

Homecoming 2010 is approaching, and I want you to be here! Mark October 22 and 23 on your calendar for Homecoming events including the Alumni Open House, the President’s Open House, the Golden Reddie Brunch and the 1947-1953 Class Reunion Dinner.

Last year we started what I hope will become a Reddie tradition. Since several of you come into town on Friday night before we play OBU on Saturday, why not join us on Friday night, October 29, at the alumni house for the Battle of the Ravine Bash? The Barkman House has all the amenities of a great gathering place for our Reddies. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere out on the lawn or visit around the fire pit. We are planning to do it all over again this year: great food, a fabulous band and an open mic for anyone wanting to share Battle of the Ravine stories. Don’t miss the Showband of Arkansas as they play That Ol’ Reddie Spirit from the balcony.

We can’t wait for tailgating season! Please join us prior to all home games. Alumni services will be running golf carts to transport Reddies to and from the stadium.

For those in the Nashville, Tenn. area, we are planning to come your way! We want to start an alumni group near you. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible.

Check the alumni website for the most up to date schedule of Homecoming and Battle of the Ravine events. Better yet, call the office and we’ll visit about all the fun things we’re planning. I look forward to seeing you soon!

In Reddie Spirit,

Sherry WrightAlumni Coordinator

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Reunions recall old ties, bring together classmates

1959 Championship Team Reunion

Has it really been 50 years? — The 1959 Arkansas Inter-Collegiate Conference Football Championship team loves reminiscing about the good old days! Coached by the legendary Duke Wells, the 1959 team continued the Reddie tradition of success on the gridiron and followed that with success in life after leaving their beloved Henderson.

1969 Championship Team Reunion

1969 Championship Team — Former Reddie football players came from all over the United States to celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of winning the 1969 Arkansas Inter-Collegiate Conference Football Championship. Under the direction of Henderson’s favorite coach, Clyde Berry, the 1969 team has continued to provide service and support to Henderson.


Henderson State University’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is now operational.VUB is federally-funded and designed to serve veterans from Clark, Garland, Miller, Union, and Ouachita counties.

Henderson received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the program for the 2009-2010 school year. It is one of only three such programs in Arkansas.

“The goal of Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a postsecondary education program,” said Kathy Brownlee, assistant program director.

All services are free of charge to veterans. A stipend is also available for participation in activities and classes. “Our brave veterans have given much, and now have the opportunity to enhance their skills and pursue a postsecondary education,” said Brownlee. “Our mission is their success.”

“Henderson State University is proud to be the recipient of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound grant,” said Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president. “The VUB program offers opportunities for veterans to re-establish fundamental academic skills and study habits that are required for successful performance at the post-secondary educational level. We recognize that many of our veterans who have served in active duty need support and services in a supportive environment.”

Veterans who participate in the VUB program will have access to computer labs and other campus resources, including college entrance assistance, academic tutoring in subject areas, study skills development, academic counseling and advisement, and exposure to academic programs through college visits, and career field trips to various industry sites.

For more information please call (870) 230-5710.

Veterans Upward Bound Comes to Henderson

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Distinguished Alumni Accorded Henderson’s Highest Honor


Sally CarderSally Carder was born March 13, 1952 in Malvern,

Arkansas to Frances and Raymond Carder. Carder was raised in Prattsville, Arkansas where she graduated from high school in 1970.

Carder graduated from Henderson in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Physical Education and in 1978 with a Master of Science in Education in Counseling.

While at Henderson, Carder was involved in the Women’s Recreational Association, Volleyball Team, Physical Education Club, and Volleyball Intramurals. Some of her fondest memories from Henderson are the friendships and relationships formed with students and instructors, building a barn for Dr. Dorris, attending church with Ms. Wallace, and painting the OBU tiger red with Sue Ehrgood.

Some of her personal interests and hobbies are hunting deer and turkey, fishing, and reading novels.

Carder serves as guardian to two foster children, Gunnar Miller, 12, and Freddy Miller, 4.

She currently resides in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Barbara Johnston HubbardBarbara Johnston Hubbard was born July 12, 1927

in Benton, Arkansas to Charlotte and Loris Johnston. Hubbard was raised in Benton where she graduated from high school in 1945.

Hubbard graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.

While at Henderson, Hubbard was involved in cheerleading, Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, Student Christian Association, Heart and Key Club, Women’s Council, and she also served as Homecoming Queen. Some of her fondest memories are of the three years she spent on the Cheerleading Squad.

Some of her personal interests and hobbies are golf, the sports of New Mexico State University,

ACTS Scholarships, and her great-granddaughters.Hubbard was married to the late Peirce Hubbard,

and she has two children, H. Peirce Hubbard III and James Drury Hubbard; five grandchildren, Crystal, Megan, Kimberly, Clayton, and Jacob; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ashlynn, and Kassidy.

She currently resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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The Distinguished Alumni Award was first given in 1972 as a way of honoring Henderson graduates who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the area of their career, community, education, politics, social service and humanities.

F. Thomas CurryF. Thomas Curry was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on August

20, 1957, to Floyd and Dot Curry. He was raised in Arkadelphia and graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1975.

After high school, Curry enrolled at Henderson on a full scholarship, graduating summa cum laude from the university in 1979 with a B.A.in political science with minors in business and military science. While at Henderson, Curry was a member of ROTC, HSU Band, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and Alpha Chi Honor Society, in which he also served as president.

Following graduation, Curry was granted a delay in his active duty military obligation to enroll in law school. He began attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, School of Law in 1979 on academic scholarship, graduating from the institution in 1982. That year, Curry was admitted to the Arkansas bar and entered active duty in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps as a First Lieutenant. Over the course of five years of active duty in the army, Curry gained experience as a trial attorney, appellate attorney, and an advisor of commanders, experience that was beneficial once he left active duty in 1987 to join the Arkadelphia firm of McMillan, Turner & McCorkle as an associate; Curry now serves as a partner in the firm which also bears his name.

Curry continues to serve in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and has received numerous honors, awards, and recognition over the course of his career. He is currently a member of the Association House of Delegates representing Howard, Pike, Hempstead, Nevada and Clark counties, serves on several of the Association’s committees and as chair of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. Curry was a 2006 recipient of the Association’s Golden Gavel Award for his work with the Association and is a fellow of the Arkansas Bar Foundation as well as member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Curry plays trombone in the Hot Springs Concert Band and the wind ensemble for the First Baptist Church, Arkadelphia. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Hot Springs Community Bands, Curry continues to be involved within his community, having served as president of Clark County United Way and volunteer with the Mock Trial program.

Curry currently resides in Arkadelphia with his wife Jeanie, also a graduate of the HSU class of 1979, and son Andrew.


Alvin L. FutrellAlvin L. Futrell was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on June 23,

1947, to Robert and Ester Futrell. He was raised in Wynne and graduated from Wynne High School in 1966.

He entered college in the fall of 1966 and earned his B.S.E. in physical education from Henderson in 1970. While at Henderson, Futrell was a member of the Reddie Basketball Team and Physical Education Club. Some of his fondest memories are of playing in the NAIA National Basketball Tournament in Kansas City, Okla., the HSU vs. OBU rivalry, and the many friends made at Henderson. Futrell joined the Henderson faculty in 1974 as a graduate assistant, and became associate professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education in 1975. Following his undergraduate education, Futrell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970-74. He returned to Henderson to earn his M.S.E. in physical education from Henderson in 1975.

Futrell then went on to earn his Ed.S. in educational administration from Arkansas State in 1980, and his Ed.D. in secondary education from Ball State University in 1987. He was named director of teacher admissions and field experiences in 1987, and also became a professor in the Department of Secondary Education. Futrell did postdoctoral work at Harvard University in 1992. He became Henderson’s first assistant to the president for diversity in 1999.

In 1995, Futrell established the Summer Institute for prospective college students, and formed the President’s Council on Diversity in 1999. He also established the HSU Male Leadership and Mentoring Program. Futrell has received numerous honors, awards, and recognition over the course of his career, including as a former recipient of the university’s H Award. The Wynne native has conducted numerous workshops, is the author or co-author of numerous journal articles, and has presented papers in cities across the United States. He continues to serve on several boards and committees. Futrell recently retired from Henderson State University where he served as assistant to the president for diversity.

During his spare time, Futrell relaxes with music, enjoys woodworking projects, and restores antique automobiles.

Futrell currently resides in Little Rock with his wife Brenda, a graduate of the 1972 class of Henderson. The Futrell family includes three daughters: Charita, Summer, and Tamara as well as three grandchildren: Earl, Chelsea, and Taylor.

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Distinguished Alumni

Clifford Dean LeeClifford Dean Lee was born November 18, 1956 in Tulsa,

Oklahoma, to Robert and Dorothy Lee. Lee was raised in Tulsa and Berryville, Ark., graduating from Berryville High School in 1975. During high school, Lee began coaching pee wee basketball and lettered in baseball, football, basketball, and track.

In 1975, Lee enrolled at Henderson on a basketball scholarship, graduating from the school in 1979 with a BSE in physical education and an MSE in physical education in 1980.

Lee also earned an EdD in athletic administration from the University of Arkansas in 1989.

While at Henderson, Lee played for two national runners-up teams under the coaching staff of Don Dyer and Bobby Reese and lettered in basketball, baseball, and tennis. Lee served as a graduate assistant under Bobby Reese, during which time he claims he developed his coaching philosophy and witnessed the importance of integrity and character in the coaching and athletic administration profession.

Lee has enjoyed a lengthy career. He coached at Malvern Jr. and Sr. High schools where he was awarded District Coach of the Year in 1981, 1982 and 1983. He then returned to HSU as Assistant Basketball Coach and Head Tennis Coach for three years. Dean also worked as an intern for the Razorback Foundation and taught summers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia for the United States Sports Academy. He spent five years as Vice President of the Razorback Foundation from 1988-1995, served as athletic director at Arkansas Tech University from 1995-1997, and served as associate Athletic Director for External Operations at Oklahoma State University from 1997-2002.

He currently serves as Athletic Director for Arkansas State University, and employment highlights include managing the Hog Call campaign, increasing Arkansas Tech’s Green and Gold Club donations from $22,000 to $425,000 in two years, and developing, planning, and implementing over $300,000 in renovation projects for their athletic facilities. In addition, he managed the mascot change from Indians to Red Wolves.

In 2008, Dean was recognized with the Robert Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director, and his 1975-76 National Runner-Up Team was inducted into the Henderson State University Hall of Honor. He presently serves on the AD’s Advisory Group for the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), Division I-A Athletic Directors Association Board of Trustees, NCCA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee and NCAA Women’s Bowing Committee.

Lee is married to the former Reba Stevens, a 1980 and 1981 Henderson graduate, with whom he has two children, Diamond and Anna Pearl. He currently resides in Jonesboro, Ark.

John MeuxJohn Meux was born April 25, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas,

to Reverend C. D. and Rena Meux. As the son of a Methodist minister, Meux was raised in several Arkansas towns, including Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Wilmot, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Dierks, Texarkana, Jones Mill, Prescott, and Emmett before graduating from Prescott High School in 1946.

After high school, Meux enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving three years as a high speed radio operator. In 1949, Meux enrolled at Henderson, graduating from the school in 1953 with a major in mathematics and secondary teacher certification in both mathematics and physics, his undergraduate minor.

Meux also earned a M.S. degree in mathematics from the University of Arkansas in 1957 and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Florida in 1960.

While at Henderson, Meux was a member of Heart and Key, Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity, HSU Golf team, Star Yearbook, and SGA. Some of his fondest memories are playing golf with Coach Van Horn at matches after the teams teed off since he was the fifth man on a four-man golf team.

Meux has enjoyed a lengthy career, serving in the Army Reserves for 14 years, teaching mathematics at Little Rock Central High School from 1954-1955, teaching at the collegiate level at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas from 1960-1964 and at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Tex., where he spent 29 years in various administrative capacities.

Since Meux’s retirement in 1993, some of his personal interests and hobbies are reading, playing bridge, surfing the internet, designing greeting cards, bowling, writing a humor column for the Bowling News, constructing crossword puzzles, relaxing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Meux is married to the former Elizabeth Whitten, a 1954 Henderson graduate, with whom he has two children, Laura DeMars of Allen, Tex. and Jay Meux of Denton, Tex., and four grandchildren.

He currently resides in Wichita Falls.

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Class of 1959 celebrated as “Golden Reddies”

A Half-Century Homecoming — The Henderson State Teachers College Class of 1959 joined Henderson State University’s Half-Century Club during a 50-year reunion celebration held October 24, 2009 during homecoming week. 1959 HSTC graduates present at the ceremony are pictured above: (top, l-r) Jimmy Carelock, Leonard Gills, Don Hogg, Allen Nance, Bill McCormick, Dick Smedley, Pat Lynch Tillery, Noel Chivers, Ruth Sealy, Charles Cagle, Virginia Coleman White, Wanda Wylie Felts; (bottom, l-r) Merlyn Fohrell Watson, Chotsy Robertson Sheppard, Patsy Moncus Davies, Mae Gundolph Voegele, Pat Greenwood Harrison, Kathryn Bizzell Crawford, Linda Scott Moore, and Marion McQueen Sebastian.

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Every year hundreds of Reddie alumni return to their beloved Henderson as Homecoming week is celebrated. Homecoming festivities kicked off well before the big game with Arkansas Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.

Reunions and other events brought together Reddies from across the country. Henderson’s Office of Alumni Services hosted a Chamber of Commerce Coffee at the Arkadelphia Town Hall on Wednesday, inviting members of the local community to share in the Reddie spirit.

On Thursday night, Heart and Key was continuing another long-time Henderson tradition. Homecoming candidates were presented at the Heart and Key Assembly held in Arkansas Hall. Following the assembly, candidates joined the Showband of Arkansas and other Henderson students at the bonfire, where the top

ten candidates for Homecoming Queen are traditionally announced. At the end of the week, Katie Wilson was crowned

2009 Homecoming Queen. While students were creating new memories, scores of Henderson alumni returned to campus, attending receptions for everything from sororities to the 1959 and 1969 AIC Championship football teams.

Open houses were held at the Barkman House and at the President’s home, Newberry House, so that Reddies old and new could meet and greet.

The memories ran full circle as the Henderson State Teachers College class of 1959 came back to campus and was inducted into the Half-Century Club, reminiscing over friends met and traditions followed fifty years before.

Although the Reddies were unable to cap the day with a victory over Arkansas Tech, the memories made and shared by students and alumni remain a special part of Henderson Homecoming.

Homecoming Traditions Include New Generations

Crowning Glory — Katie Wilson (above) was crowned the 2009 Homecoming Queen during a pre-game ceremony on Oct. 24.

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Henderson breaks ground on new Simonson Biological Field Station

Breaking Ground — Members of the Simonson family and Henderson biology students were on hand for the official groundbreaking of the new Biological Field Station named in honor of the late Della Sue Simonson, and her brother, Col. (ret.) Eugene Simonson, both 1951 graduates of Henderson.

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Henderson officially broke ground on October 5, 2009 at the site of the new Simonson Biological Field Station on the northwest shore of DeGray Lake in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. When completed, the first-rate facility will be available for research and study by Henderson’s biology students as well as other groups and individuals who are looking for a unique science-based experience with overnight accommodations.

The 7,000 -square-foot log cabin facility will house two laboratory/classrooms, a dedicated research lab, a library resource room, kitchen, great room and living accommodations for 14 students and two faculty.

Work on the facility was originally set to start in early 2008, but delays pushed back the schedule by more than a year. Dr. James Engman, chair of Henderson’s biology department, spoke of the facility’s uniqueness in the state. “There’s nothing else like it,” Engman said. “We will have trails, exhibits, specimens and scientific equipment for students to use.”

Not only will the field station provide a hands-on learning environment for students, it will allow community outreach activities for Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H, school groups and others, said Engman. “This is really going to be great for us and the community. We plan on this being a facility where groups from local communities can drop in and enjoy a quality nature educational experience.”

The facility would not be possible without $525,000 in donations from the late Dr. Della Sue Simonson (‘51) and her brother, Col. (ret.) Eugene Simonson (‘51). The Simonsons wanted to honor three former Henderson professors who greatly influenced their lives: Dr. Adelphia Basford, Elizabeth Brinkley and Dr. Philip Horton. The money was specifically designated for the construction of the field station. Horton’s son also donated a substantial amount for the facility.

Henderson and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

agreed to a long-term lease of about 104 acres just north of the Shouse Ford campsite. Approximately $100,000 in private funding will be used to equip the station. The facility will have diverse benefits, according to Engman. The station will house intensive summer courses in a residential setting. It could also be used as a destination for field work supporting on-campus biology courses, and for weekend or overnight field trips.

It will also support undergraduate and faculty research. A permanent field station with access to a large reservoir and a variety of terrestrial communities will serve as a nexus for research, Engman said. Multiple investigations carried out at an established field station will have the potential to support one another through shared data and development of long-term studies.

Engman said the field station will provide a means for community outreach and partnerships between the university, Corps of Engineers and other federal, state, local and private entities. The facility will provide a site for day visits and possibly overnight stays by groups with an interest in environmental education. The station’s design will make it an attractive location for departmental or university planning retreats, board meetings, student/faculty gatherings, and meetings of small, professional organizations.

The site can be accessed via Beaton Creek Road. Engman said electricity is already available and municipal water is nearby. The majority of the land will remain unaltered, although some long-term forest management would be planned to increase the diversity of trees and plant species. A series of trails will be maintained, and a majority of the dirt roads will be returned to a more natural condition.

Engman said no alteration of the shoreline is anticipated, other than the construction of a dock to provide covered storage for a pontoon boat and a smaller craft. The majority of research and teaching on the land will be relatively low-impact, he said.

Reddie Report . Spring 2009

A new name for SWATLC — During a Jan. 28 reception at the Southwest Arkansas Technology Center, Dr. Charles Welch unveiled a new name for the facility. Renamed the Community Education Center, the new name better reflects the facilty’s expanding role in the surrounding community.

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The Southwest Arkansas Technology Center in Arkadelphia has a new name that better identifies the facility’s mission. The 10-year-old workforce training center officially became the Community Education Center during a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 28. The center, which is operated by Henderson State University, seeks to expand education opportunities to the community. Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr., vice president for external programs at Henderson, is the supervisor for all center operations.

Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president, stressed the important role of the center. “It is seeing what we need in this state, seeing what we need in this county, what the workforce needs are of our local workforce and industry, and responding by providing educational and training opportunities.”

The Community Education Center is a workforce training organization that works closely with area industries, educational institutions and training providers to ensure an available trained workforce to enhance regional economic growth.

“We want to focus more on community education,” Welch said. “I’m very pleased that Henderson is answering this call and becoming a more integral part of this center. I believe it’s something that will serve all of us well.”

Welch also pointed out the importance of working with local high schools and community colleges. “We believe strongly in collaboration to provide the opportunities,” he said.

Bill Wright, a member of the center’s board of directors and also a Henderson trustee, gave a brief history of the center. “We started out focusing on workforce training, but soon realized the mission should be much deeper than that,” he said.

Wright pointed out that there are only two such centers in Arkansas.

Brown Hardman, chairman of the center’s board, spoke on behalf of state Sen. Percy Malone who was instrumental in the center’s creation. “This is going to be a big deal,” he said. “In the future, this is really going to help Clark County.”

The Southwest Arkansas Technology Learning Center (SWATLC) was formed in 2000 to address the economic development and workforce needs of businesses and industries in Clark County and the surrounding area. The center was housed in the old Chamber of Commerce building on North 6th Street until 2003.

Funding was secured for the construction of a new facility at 640 South 6th St. In January 2003, SWATLC moved into the new building which is owned by the Clark County Conservation District. It houses the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Farm Service Agency, the Clark County Extension Service and the Clark County Conservation District in one half of the facility, and the Community Education Center in the other.

The Community Education Center occupies about 7,000-square-feet of the building which includes four classrooms, a computer lab, two conference/meeting rooms, and a fully-equipped maintenance shop for hands-on training to accommodate a variety of training needs. Some of the classes offered include welding, programmable logic controllers, adjustable speed drives and computer skills. The center can customize other types of training programs.

“We’re already doing some really good things at this center,” said Welch. “What we’re doing here today is more of those good things and doing them better so that we have a broader impact.”

Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr. was hired Aug. 3 as vice president for the Community Education Center and external programs and will be responsible for supervising all Center operations, while also strengthening Henderson’s institutional relationships with area school districts, community colleges and technical programs.

Of his newest vice president, Dr. Welch complimented Shepherd as a “man of great wisdom,” noting that “ he is the perfect person to lead our expanded efforts to reconnect with the communities we serve, the organizations we partner with in addressing regional issues, and the students we assist in reaching their personal goals,” Welch said. Welch said Shepherd will also be responsible for coordinating Henderson’s efforts in offering degree programs at off-campus locations, serving as a central resource for organizing these efforts and communicating with our educational partners.”

Shepherd said his “profound gratitude is to Dr. Welch, trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students and supporters of Henderson State University for their insight in the creation of this exciting new venture that will have a lasting impact on Southwest Arkansas,” he said. “It is certainly a defining moment in the life of Henderson and Arkadelphia.

Shepherd began working at Ouachita Baptist University in 1980 as assistant dean of students, as director of TRIO programs from 1987 to 1998, and as assistant to the president for special programs. After he graduated cum laude from Ouachita in 1980 with a B.A. in religion, Shepherd earned his M.S.E. from OBU in 1982. In 1997, he earned a Ed.D. with an emphasis in higher education administration from the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

Shepherd is active in the community, serving on several boards and commissions. He is an Arkansas State Police commissioner and serves on the Summit Bank board of directors and the South Arkansas Development Corporation board. He also serves as pastor at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia.

Shepherd resides in Arkadelphia with his wife, Joyce, who is an associate professor of sociology/human services at Henderson.

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Reuniting Reddies — The Barkman Open House (during Homecoming) is a great place to see your favorite people! LaVerne Huselton Catter (‘67) is happy to see Eugene Kuyper, retired HSU choir director, and his wife, Adrianna.

Hanging the Banner at the Barkman House — Retired tennis and volleyball coach Bettye Wallace celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise visit during Homecoming from her former students.

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Davis Family Increases Carl Brady Scholarship — What a pleasure it was to have John (‘72) and Melissa Brady Davis (‘72) back on campus recently! John and Melissa Davis returned to campus to present a scholarship, honoring the request of Melissa’s recently deceased mother, Virginia Brady. Ms. Brady and John and Melissa Davis established the scholarship in 2003 in memory of Melissa’s father, Carl Brady (‘37). John and Melissa were on campus to present a generous check to increase the endowment of their scholarship. While visiting their beloved alma mater, John and Mellissa were thrilled to attend the opening night for HSU’s Suddenly Last Summer, a play in which John and Melissa both performed during their time as students over 30 years ago. Pictured above are (l-r) Dr. John Hall, Director of the Henderson Foundation; Sherry Wright, Alumni Coordinator; Melissa Brady Davis; Dr. Charles Welch, HSU President; and John Davis.

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Recognizing Talent — Mary Ella Clark was recognized Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Henderson State University’s annual President’s Concert. The annual concert features the talents of Henderson students and faculty, and pays tribute to individuals or groups who have been instrumental in advancing the university and its academic programs. Clark has actively promoted and encouraged musical talent in local, state and national organizations.

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The oldest college football rivalry series in Arkansas continued on November 7, 2009, when the Henderson State Reddies visited the Ouachita Baptist Tigers at A.U. Williams Field. Hundreds of Reddie fans gathered with their friendly rivals at the Henderson intramural fields for a pre-game cookout party. The anticipation grew as the hours passed and the Reddie football team was greeted with loud cheers as they completed the shortest road trip in college football. Walking from their facilities in the Formby Athletic Center, the HSU team traveled less than 400 yards into the opposition’s territory for their final game of the season.

Dating back to 1895, this was the eighty-third contest between the institutions, with the series tied at 38-38-6. With more than a century of traditions, both universities are on guard during the week leading up to the football game which is seen by many as only the culminating event in a long week of friendly and sometimes not so friendly pranks. The Henderson fountain and centurium are highly regarded targets for practical jokes by Tiger fans but they are ably protected by Henderson students. Likewise, the Ouachita Tiger statue is a prime target for cans of red spray paint, but is usually just ridden by students in good fun.

The game began badly for the Reddies as they struggled to overcome a 21 point defict in the first half. Just before the break, Henderson was able to put seven points on the board. In the second half, the Reddie offense really opened up and scored three more touchdowns but Ouachita was able to

squeak out a win with a final score of 35-28. This week was about more than just

football. It was about preserving the traditions and rivalry between Henderson and Ouachita. The students, alumni, and fans of both institutions plan to keep these alive for the next century.

The Shortest Road Trip —Battle of the Ravine Rivalry, Traditions Continue

HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial and Scholarship

Reddie Crossing — Players, band members, students and spectators crossed two lanes of traffic Nov. 7 as the Reddies prepared to wage war against the neighboring OBU Tigers at A.U. Williams Field on Ouachita’s campus.

The HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial and Scholarship Fund was established by several friends and classmates of those individuals who gave the last full measure of devotion. The Memorial and Fund was created to remember and recognize the supreme sacrifice HSU ROTC graduates made for our nation during the Vietnam War. An individual memorial to each of these men will be placed in a prominent location on the HSU campus and an endowed scholarship will be given to perpetuate the memory of these fallen heroes:

LT Bobby E. Nolen (1965)LT Thomas L. Hoover (1966)LT Donald L. Kingery (1968)

LT Harry M. Godwin (1964)LT Kyle A. Addair (1967)LT Joseph B. Poe (1969)

CPT Chester L. Lee (1961)CPT Jerry D. White (1966)LT Dexter B. Florence (1970)

For more information contact:

Mr. Gerald Loyd (870) 342-9294Sherry Wright 877-733-2586HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial & Scholarship Fund Committee

A donation form is available on the back cover of the magazine for those individuals who wish to contribute to the effort.


Alumni Updates

Elizabeth “Annie” (Otwell) Abbott (‘05) and Billy Abbott, a son, Landon Abbott, born April 6, 2010.

Kris Barton (‘96) and Lindsay (Efrid) Barton (‘02), a son, Bryant Asher Barton, born June 9, 2009.

Sara Jane (Bryant) Boyce (‘05, ‘09) and Wesley Blake Boyce, a son, Maddox Blake Boyce, born February 28, 2010.

Susan (Mebane) Bradshaw (‘00) and Jerry Bradshaw, a daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Bradshaw, born April 26, 2010.

Jeff (‘07) and Heather Buckaloo (‘07), a daughter, Addison Parker Buckaloo, born April 19, 2009.

Weddings

Megan Stone (‘04) and Aaron O’Rand, December 19, 2010.

Robbie Simonek (‘09) and Tember Kennedy (‘10), May 1, 2010.

Aaron Joseph “AJ” Franklin (‘09) and Sarah Ann Storey, August 20, 2009.

Catrina Lynn Freeman (‘04) and Andrew Russell Marshall, October 3, 2009.

Heidi N. Archer (‘06) and Kenneth W. Freeman Jr., January 2, 2010.

Holly Meachem (‘02) and Perry Bryant, April 18, 2009.

Kyle Wade Ferguson (‘07) and Brooke Nicole Hunt (‘10), August 1, 2009.

Carly Cate (‘07, ‘09) and Marck Beggs, November 27, 2009.

Sara Jane Bryant (‘05, ‘09) and Wesley Blake Boyce, July 26, 2008.

Kate Atkinson (‘06) and Michael Snodgrass, December 26, 2009.

Blake Christenson (‘06) and Lauren (Hill) Christenson (‘07), a son, Casen Blake Christenson, born May 7, 2010.

Jodi (Baker) Coffee (‘98) and Trevor Coffee, a daughter, Jorgia Clay Coffee, born August 27, 2009.

Martin Downey (‘04, ‘06) and Mary Lee Downey (‘04, ‘06), a son, Jude Wesley Downey, born May 26, 2010.

Morgan Ely (‘99) and Laura Ely, a daughter, Lucy Marie Ely, born May 14, 2010.

Jay Epperhart (‘05) and Leigh Anne Epperhart, three children: a daughter, Raeleigh Anne Epperhart, born July 8, 2006; a daughter, Amelia Claire Epperhart, born January 24, 2008; and a son, Elliot David Epperhart, born November 21, 2009.

Rebecca (Campbell) Epperson (‘01) and Brandon Epperson, a daughter, Meghan Grace Epperson, born March 22, 2010.

Melissa Glassco Greenslade (‘02) and Walt Greenslade, a son, William Eliot Greenslade, born May 4, 2010.

Reagan (Bennett) Haynes (‘01) and John Haynes, a son, John “Deuce” Christopher Haynes II, born November 23, 2009.

Robert Hilt (‘07) and Melanie (O’Neal) Hilt (‘05), a son, Keller Alan Hilt, born September 30, 2009.

Mindy (Mason) Hoover (‘06) and Jason Hoover, a son, Cohen McCain Hover, born April 17, 2009.

Jennifer (McCall) Kelly (‘97) and Jasen Kelly, a son, Colt McCall Kelly, born July 1, 2009.

Leann (Winston) King (‘01) and Maburn King, a son, Winston Ellis King, born May 4, 2010.

Forest Martin (‘06) and Amanda Martin (‘08), a son, Jackson Lee Martin, born May 3, 2010.

James McVay (‘05) and Jennifer (Martindale) McVay (‘05), a son, Lee Russell McVay, born January 26, 2009.

Jill (Tolson) Phiser (‘04) and Justin Phiser, a daughter, Harlow Lynlee Phiser, born March 4, 2010.

Jeremy (‘01) and Lori Ross (‘01), a son, Turner Mason Ross, born May 4, 2010.

Sarah Saragusa (‘03) and Jason Saragusa, two sons, Hudson Edward Saragusa and Ethan Paul Saragusa, born July 1, 2009.

Kay (Lewis) Seale (‘98, ‘07) and Jathan Seale, a son, Jeremiah Jathan Seale, born April 11, 2010.

Stephen A. Tracy (‘98) and Dianna Lynn Tracy (‘01), a son, Trevor A. Tracy, born February 15, 2009.

Nick Vaughn (‘03, ‘05) and Natalie (Wentz) Vaughn (‘05), a daughter, Neela Kate Vaughn, born on December 1, 2009.

Melissa Corinne (Williams) Vogelpohl (‘05) and Michael Paul Vogelpohl, a daughter, Annaliese Corinne Vogelpohl, born Feb. 25, 2010.

Allen Wells (‘04) and Breanna Wells (‘05), a daughter, Josie Hera Wells, born November 28, 2009.

Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76) was recently hired as Career Pathways Grant Director at National Park Community College in Hot Springs, Ark.

Larry Tucker (‘72) was recently voted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame.

Sandy Crawley (‘78, ‘95) was recently hired as Special Education Supervisor at the Arkadelphia School District in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Donna K. Wright (‘79) recently received the Bessie B. Moore National Award in Washington D.C. during a conference of the National Association of Economic Educators

Kenneth Thomas (‘80) won Gold on the 4x400 and 4x100 relays for the 50-54 age group at the World Athletic Masters Track and Field Championship held in Lahti, Finland with 88 countries and over 5,000 athletes participating.

Tammy Elliott (‘83) has been chosen as President-Elect of Arkansas ACTE (Association for Career & Technical Education). Elliott will be serving a three-year term on the board as President-Elect, President, and Past President and will serve as a voting delegate at the next three annual national ACTE conferences.

Karen Garcia (‘83) has received the Thelma Bryant Pioneer Award. The award is presented to a Weyerhaeuser employee who best exemplifies the pioneering spirit for diversity and inclusion.

Diane Newton (‘83, ‘87) was recently hired as vice president of finance at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Ark.

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1930’sLois Lee Haller (‘35) 95, of Dumas - June 28, 2009.

Elise Hunt Avery (‘36) 93, of Montgomery, Ohio - May 3, 2009.

Catherine Marks Riggan (‘36) 94, of Memphis, Tenn. - August 24, 2009.

Louella McMillan Deere (‘37) 93, of Camden - April 4, 2009.

Terry L. Castleberry (‘87) graduated in May 2010 from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) with a doctor of ministry degree.

Debra T. Crowell (‘87) was promoted in July 2009 to the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. Crowell is currently the officer in charge of Headquarters, Operational Health Support Unit Portsmouth, Va.

Trent A. Cox (‘89) accepted a new position in April 2009 as vice president/relationship manager at Regions Bank in Nashville, Ark.

Lt. Col. Tracy Monahan (‘90, ‘91), an Air Force Reservist, is currently deployed to Balad, Iraq as the Patient Administration Flight Commander in the Air Force Theater Hospital.

Cynthia Williams (‘93) graduated in May 2009 from the University of Memphis with a master’s degree in Leadership and Policy Studies.

Matt Vines (‘96) has recently been named vice president of the Healthcare Division at RSource, LLC, a business process outsourcing firm. Matt has served the past six years as a Managing Attorney for AHC, Inc in the Washington, DC area.

Kaki Forthman (‘97) was recently hired to teach social studies at Goza Middle School in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Matthew Hass (‘98) has been selected as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Trial Lawyer’s Association.

Cassandra Thrower (‘98) graduated in May 2009 from Alabama A & M University with a master of education degree in business education. Thrower was then hired to teach business education at Decatur High School in Decatur, Ala.

Arthur C. Watson (‘00, ‘03) was selected by the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs as this year’s honoree at the 38th annual conference in Corpus Christi, Tex. TRIO Achievers are former TRIO students who have excelled in their chosen field. Watson is currently the Assistant Director of Aggie Access Learning Communities at Texas A&M.

Matt Mueller (‘01), who currently serves as the Head of Corporate Risk at Western Australia Power Co., was invited by RISK Magazine to speak at their annual conference in Sydney, Australia in August 2009.

Shannon Slatton Schwartz (‘01) recently received a Regional Emmy Award for the Upper Midwest Cable Television Show. Shannon is a reporter for 12-News, a cable

news station covering the northwest metro of Minneapolis. She is also an adjunct instructor for Henderson, teaching (online) Broadcast Journalism.

David Henderson (‘03) recently published a collection of short stories entitled, “All This Digging and Other Stories.”

Jay Epperhart (‘05) who worked on the animated film Ratatouille, is now a technical care specialist at Animation Mentor and works with online animation students.

Thomas Saul (‘05), program manager at University of Virginia Medical Center, recently collaborated with other officials at UVA and Valley Health’s Page Memorial Hospital to reach an agreement that would allow the Page Dialysis Center to remain open for local residents to receive treatment.

Michael McGreevey (‘06) graduated in May 2010 from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a master of science degree in sports studies.

Karen Norton (‘08) was recently hired to teach at Texas Middle School and Texas High School in Texarkana, Tex.

Kelsey Hampton (‘09) who has been attending graduate school at Texas Woman’s University was recently accepted into the dietetic internship at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La.

Bethany Wright (‘09) was named the 2008-09 recipient of the Gulf South Conference’s Commissioner’s Trophy becoming HSU’s first-ever women’s winner in school history.

Kimberly Roberts (‘10) was accepted into the dietetic internship at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.

Thomas Watt Bonds (‘38) 93, of Ward - May 15, 2009.

Sarah Venable Head (‘39) 90, of Nashville, Tenn. - September 6, 2009.

1940’sJuanita Richardson Appler (‘40) 90, of Conway - November 21, 2008.

Ruth Shultz Hinkley-Howell (‘40) 91, of Russellville - September 28, 2009.

Norween Hopson Parker (‘40) 88, of Mount Pleasant, Tex. - January 19, 2009.

Arreeta LaCygne Turner Shartzer (‘41) 88, of Dayton, Ohio - July 17, 2008.

Caroline McCorkle Shultz (‘41) 89, of Hot Springs - August 19, 2009.

Leah Bell Martin Skophammer (‘41) 95, of Albert Lea, Minn. - August 28, 2008.

Jocelyn Bagby Bean (‘42) 88, of Pinehurst, N.C. - January 21, 2009.

Josephine Alice Youmanns Harrison (‘42) 87, of Lewisville - July 12, 2009.

Irene Huffman (‘42) 88, of Malvern - December 18, 2008.

Elbert Richard Huntley (‘42) 89, of Burien, Wash. - October 17, 2009.

Roy Calvin Kennedy (‘42) 95, of Marshall, Tex. - January 19, 2009.

Daniel Louis Pilkinton (‘43) 87, of Little Rock - September 20, 2009.

Thelma Adolphus Beasley (‘45) 90, of Magnolia - November 5, 2008.

Clyde Napoleon Swift (‘45) 91, of Texarkana - January 2, 2010.

Wanda Elizabeth Lane Townsend (‘45) 87, of Pine Bluff - April 7, 2010.

Margaret Weaver Harris (‘46) 83, of Little Rock - October 7, 2009.

Walter J. Leeper (‘48) 90, of Walnut Springs - March 2, 2009.

Burton K. Walker, Jr. (‘48) 85, of Ashdown - January 22, 2009.

Nickol Evelyn Smith Williams (‘48, ‘63) 85, of Arkadelphia - April 8, 2010.

William Erastus Carson (‘49) 81, of San Diego, Calif. - January 7, 2010.

Betty Jean Hamlet Miller (‘49) 80, of Marked Tree - April 16, 2010.

Bunice Bradley Short (‘49) 93, of Magnolia - October 8, 2009.

Obituaries


Alumni Updates1950’sJohn Henry Bell, Jr. (‘50) 83, of Conway - November 26, 2008.

Billy Taylor Gardner (‘50) 84, of Huntsville, Tex. - December 27, 2009.

Clyde Alford Mosier (‘50, ‘61) 87, of Hope - March 3, 2010.

Daisy Dell Patterson (‘50, ‘57) 94, of Camden - February 27, 2009.

Jack Jarvis Bell (‘51) 83, of Naples, Fla. - February 25, 2009.

Marjorie Neille Jones Copeland (‘51) 85, of Mineral Springs - August 22, 2009.

Bonnie Iris Bell Cowling (‘51) 87, of Nashville - December 31, 2008.

Louis Edward Graves (‘51) 88, of Sheridan - June 8, 2009.

Margaret Day Martin (‘51) 78, of Little Rock - August 9, 2009.

Delwin Thomas Ross (‘51) 82, of Magnolia - February 20, 2010.

Beverly Blevins Romesburg (‘52) 78, of Arkadelphia - February 11, 2010.

Naomi Thomas Thomas (‘52) 86, of Arkadelphia - February 17, 2010.

Bobbie Jean Baynham Childers (‘53) 77, of Sheridan - August 28, 2009.

Sudie Brashears Lamb (‘53) 90, of Leola - February 21, 2010.

Wayne Everett “Bud” Childers (‘54) 76, of Sheridan - February 8, 2009.

Evelyn Charlean Humphries Golden (‘54) 87, of Little Rock - June 12, 2009.

Louis Alton Green (‘54) 77, of North Little Rock - June 16, 2009.

Robert Dean Laird (‘54) 78, of Stuttgart - January 18, 2009.

Emil E. Wencel (‘54) 88, of Hot Springs - May 2, 2008.

Morris Joe Barentine (‘55) 76, of Hot Springs - April 13, 2010.

Charles Leon Carruthers (‘55) 75, of Hope - July 12, 2009.

Alvin Max Bryant (‘56) 74, of Little Rock - April 5, 2009.

Hershel Lewis Ray (‘57) 80, of Kirby - December 29, 2008.

Donald Albert Avery (‘58 - retired faculty) 74, of Little Rock - August 30, 2009.

John Winkler Bray (‘58) 73, of Lincoln, Calif. - June 2, 2009.

Mack Allen Gosnell (‘58) 77, of Malvern - January 9, 2010.

Ernest D. Justice (‘58) 79, of Keo - May 26, 2009.

James Oliver Martin (‘58) 82, of LeRoy, Ill. - April 16, 2010.

Ben Allen Redman (‘58) 76, of Mena - July 20, 2009.

Beulah Ledford Stacy (‘58, ‘66) 88, of Malvern - April 7, 2009.

Billy Dean Eubanks (‘59) 75, of Hot Springs - June 25, 2009.

Mary Louise Chambers Hoover (‘59) 94, of Mena - March 22, 2010.

Carroll Ray Wilson (‘59) 71, of Royal - November 1, 2008.

Max Hayes Womack (‘59) 79, of Hot Springs - August 16, 2009.

1960’sBobby Joe Harrell (‘60) 69, of West Monroe, La. - February 26, 2008.

Grace Nannette White Jackson (‘60) 94, of Prescott - January 18, 2010.

Carroll Delbert Moore (‘60) 70, of Salem, Va. - September 12, 2008.

Lamar Velton Reid (‘60) 70, of Shreveport, La. - March 6, 2009.

Lucille Gocio Rigsby (‘60) 91, of Nashville - March 15, 2009.

Mary Ann Harvey Smith (‘60) 69, of Cordova, Tenn. - November 3, 2009.

Mary Olive Wallace Young (‘60) 73, of Texarkana, Tex. - December 5, 2008.

Lonnie Ruth Stewart Gentry (‘61, ‘68) 74, of Arkadelphia - March 7, 2009.

Ruby Juanita Robertson Knox (‘61) 86, of Hot Springs - August 28, 2009.

William Jaye “Bill” Schooley (‘61) 70, of Jackson, Miss. - December 31, 2009.

John Marcus Bennett (‘62) 72, of Hot Springs - April 24, 2009.

William Edwin Benning (‘62) 72, of Traskwood - August 9, 2009.

Anna Jean Phillips Elrod (‘62) 67, of Malvern - January 5, 2009.

Sue Ann Dickson Goodwin (‘62, ‘76) 69, of Hot Springs - July 21, 2009.

Elizabeth Watson Robertson (‘62) 81, of Hot Springs - January 25, 2009.

Anne Mitchell Wiegand Griffin (‘63) 67, of Palestine, Tex. - May 7, 2009.

James Wyatt Bailey (‘64) 69, of Hot Springs - March 18, 2010.

Tommy Dick Coyle (‘64) 66, of Memphis, Tenn. - August 12, 2009.

Judith Ann “Judy” Clack Crowder (‘64) 66, of Hot Springs - May 15, 2009.

Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Wimberly Graves (‘64) 75, of Collierville, Tenn. - January 23, 2010.

Marguerite Wallace Robinson (‘64) 75, of Alexander - June 5, 2009.

Van Ball, Jr. (‘65) 69, of Pine Bluff - June 9, 2009.

Eldon Weatherford (‘65) 66, of Bonnerdale - September 20, 2009.

Mildred Elizabeth Teel DeWoody (‘66) 65, of Camden - February 8, 2010.

Betty Jane Davis Key (‘66) 78, of Malvern - February 10, 2009.

Paula Faye Levine (‘66) 73, of Hot Springs - April 12, 2008.

Ronnie B. Ringgold (‘66) 66, of Hope - March 26, 2009.

Yvonne Amonette Armstrong (‘67) 82, of Stuttgart - February 25, 2010.

James O. “Jimmy” Cuthbertson, Jr. (‘67, ‘76) 68, of Warren - December 11, 2009.

Ralph Michael “Butch” Green (‘67) 64, of El Dorado - August 13, 2009.

Judith Anne Jones Hopper (‘67) 64, of Little Rock - July 25, 2009.

John Messer (‘67) 72, of Royal - December 29, 2009.

Helen Crowder (‘68) 93, of Fordyce - April 4, 2009.

Ann Talley Kinnaird (‘68, ‘74) 79, of Hot Springs - March 23, 2009.

Elizabeth Ann Herring Prause (‘68) 62, of Little Rock - June 3, 2009.

Ramona Felty Shockey (‘68) 79, of Benton - February 16, 2009.

Harold Harrison Green (‘69) 71, of Fayetteville - May 29, 2008.

Marion Browning Griffin (‘69) 61, of Oviedo, Fla. - May 4, 2009.

Ruth Echols Holt (‘69) 81, of Franklin, Tenn. - April 13, 2009.


Alumni UpdatesDouglas Edwin Huffman (‘69) 62, of Malvern - December 11, 2009.

Patricia Sanders Loy (‘69) 62, of Deltona, Fla. - February 28, 2010.

Jimmy Wayne Minshew (‘69) 68, of Austin - September 22, 2009.

Jearl Carlton Smith (‘69) 75, of Sheridan - September 21, 2009.

Delores Sue Kidd Tarleton (‘69, ‘74) 75, of Hot Springs - April 25, 2010.

1970’sWilma Thornton Wilson (‘70) 75, of Bismarck - August 31, 2009.

Lee Annette Glover Buck (‘71) 59, of Sherwood - January 26, 2009.

Larry W. Hardin (‘71) 59, of Kitty Hawk, N.C. - February 3, 2009.

Wayne Steven Rodgers (‘71) 71, of Malvern - September 1, 2009.

Harold Gene Rogers (‘71) 77, of Magnolia - August 26, 2009.

William Dean Sanders (‘71) 62, of Hot Springs - March 2, 2009.

Lois Anne Toland Selph (‘71, ‘79) 64, of Gurdon - October 22, 2009.

Nina Loretta Waits (‘71) 92, of Dallas, Tex. - April 30, 2009.

James Michael Williams (‘71) 59, of Caddo Valley - January 14, 2010.

Robert Louis Nooner (‘72) 74, of Little Rock - January 31, 2009.

William Thomas Gray (‘73) 61, of Fayetteville - May 7, 2009.

Thomas Clift Hinsley (‘73) 64, of Hot Springs - November 29, 2009.

Jerry Lynn Insley (‘73) 58, of Pine Bluff - July 6, 2009.

Michael Charles Mosley (‘73) 62, of Jackson, La. - June 6, 2009.

Lonnie Earl Pickens (‘73) 60, of Conway - May 25, 2009.

Ron Strother (‘73) 61, of Little Rock - January 31, 2010.

Brenda Jane Skates Walker (‘73) 58, of Bismarck - November 12, 2009.

Lanny Ray Bates (‘74) 63, of Hughes - February 20, 2010.

James Howard Borchert (‘74) 57, of Stuttgart - February 26, 2010.

Anna Fay True Cress (‘74) 84, of Mena - April 9, 2009.

Theodore James Fotioo, Jr. (‘74) 58, of Hot Springs - May 5, 2009.

JoAnn Ridgway Miles (‘74) 76, of Hot Springs - January 27, 2009.

William R. “Billy Bob” Cooper (‘75) 59, of Hot Springs - September 15, 2009.

Kenneth Wayne Musteen (‘75) 59, of Benton - June 30, 2009.

Jeffrey Paul Connell (‘76) 55, of Garden Grove, Calif. - March 4, 2009.

Jerry Wayne Harrison (‘76) 56, of Conway - April 2, 2009.

William “Ronnie” Bell (‘77, ‘79) 60, of Arkadelphia - October 28, 2009.

Beatrice Louise Green Hansard (‘78, ‘90) 83, of Arkadelphia - April 23, 2009.

Judith White Stephenson (‘79) 62, of Modesto, Calif. - August 20, 2009.

1980’sSarah Elizabeth Williams Guthrie (‘80) 75, of Amity - May 21, 2009.

Glenda Kaye Smart Ratliff (‘80, ‘86) 60, of Hot Springs - January 22, 2009.

Corliss Jean Cobb Smith (‘80) 56, of Beaumont, Tex. - January 17, 2009.

Dewey Alan Thurman (‘80) 60, of Hot Springs - August 7, 2009.

Dani Lynne Hamilton Elledge (‘86) 51, of Spring Hill - March 31, 2009.

Keith Cameron Sanderson (‘87) 45, of Fort Smith - June 14, 2009.

Mary Lynn Burns Sarver (‘88) 76, of Arkadelphia - April 7, 2009.

Joseph Dale Colvis (‘89) 52, of Hot Springs - August 27, 2008.

Clovis Lionel Looper (‘89) 65, of Little Rock - June 17, 2009.

1990’sMartha Jane Hopper (‘90, ‘93) 74, of Arkadelphia - June 25, 2009.

Tommy Wade Roebuck (‘92) 39, of Glenwood - June 14, 2008.

Katherine Christine Wingfield Hill (‘95) 38, of Bryant - April 8, 2010.

Owen L. Davis, Jr. (‘96) 60, of Hot Springs - April 17, 2009.

2000’sCaleb Everley (‘02, ‘08) 29, of Little Rock - December 22, 2009.

Dinelle Shannae Mahabir (‘05) 26, of DeKalb, Tex. - May 23, 2009.

Wanda Waller Murphy (‘05) 53, of Warren - December 2, 2009.

Toni Dawn McJunkins (‘09) 30, of Malvern - October 9, 2009.

Faculty and StaffClarence Allen Botsford (retired faculty) 91, of Benton - January 12, 2009.

Betty Taggart Bruner (faculty widow) 89, of Little Rock - May 7, 2009.

Roosevelt Knox (retired staff) 75, of Flint, Mich. - June 6, 2009.

Former StudentsFrances Snyder Brandon (attended ‘36 - ‘37) 90, of Hondo, Tex. - March 16, 2009.

Gene Ross Shaver (attended ‘38 - ‘40) 84, of Arkadelphia - January 24, 2010.

Peggy Duke Fitzhugh (attended ‘39 - ‘40) 87, of Little Rock - November 22, 2009.

Frances Ann Yocum Fletcher (attended ‘39 - ‘41) 86, of Ridgecrest, Calif. - March 30, 2008.

Harriet Harkness Garrison (attended ‘41 - ‘42) 86, of Arkadelphia - January 20, 2010.

Alice Jeanne Coleman (attended ‘43 - ‘48) 83, of Maumelle - May 20, 2009.

Bettye Adiene Hedrick Norwood (attended ‘44) 83, of Little Rock - February 26, 2009.

George Edward Stafford (attended ‘49 - ‘52) 81, of Missouri City, Tex. - December 14, 2008.

Charles Richard Alexander (attended ‘60 - ‘61) 78, of Camden - April 19, 2010.

Carolyn Joan Plummer (attended ‘61 - ‘65) 65, of Houston, Tex. - February 11, 2009.

James Allen Hill (attended ‘65 - ‘68) 63, of Hot Springs - September 8, 2009.

Derek Lee “D.J.” Jester (attended ‘91 - ‘95) 35, of Glenwood - February 16, 2009.

I.V. Chapman (attended ‘97 -’98) 75, of Arkadelphia - May 3, 2008.

Aaron Cody Mabry (attended ‘04 - ‘09) 23, of Magnet Cove - May 22, 2009.


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