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Table of Contents Features Page 4 <strong>Leaving</strong> on a High Note Just as she promised, Sherry Hoppe has been a change agent. And by and large, APSU needed change. The University had become complacent, even smug. The general feeling was, “We’re here; they’ll come.” In reality, enrollment was declining, fundraising was flat, no online classes were in the works, the campus was …OK, you get the drift. From the get-go, Hoppe made it clear she intended to make changes. Her place in history will be decided decades from now, but we can say that, without doubt, APSU is a more vibrant and highly esteemed university than seven years ago. Page 12 Spicing up Life Fred Yarbrough has done what many people in the rat race dream of doing: He walked away from a “steady” job as a teacher to follow his dream. After 36 years in front of a class, working to inspire young people to understand and apply the laws of physics, Yarbrough decided it was time to do something he always wanted to do—fix good food. Although he occasionally takes on catering jobs, the most gratifying payment for him comes when he cooks for family and friends. He may not be helping high school students solve physics problems, but for himself, he’s discovered the formula for pure happiness. Page 16 Physics and Fastballs It’s a bit disgusting: He looks much as he did 17 years ago when he was hurling fastballs for the Govs baseball team. But, he says, that can be a detriment now. When Dr. Tim Fox is invited to speak at an international medical conference, the audience often expects a more professorial presence at the lectern, rather than this lanky young man with an “Alfalfa”-like cowlick on the crown of his head. At Austin Peay, he was a star on the baseball field. Today, he’s a star in the field of medical physics. Read about this brilliant and decidedly humble young man. Departments Making APSU Headlines .............8 Alumni News ..............................22 Sports...........................................24 Class Notes .................................28 Feedback.....................................33 Bill Persinger Bill Persinger APSU Sports Information Photo: Bill Persinger Artist Jamie Lee McMahan, Cordova, painted the official presidential portrait of Dr. Sherry Hoppe. For the historic portrait, Hoppe donned the presidential regalia that, several years ago, she commissioned to be made for future presidents to wear during ceremonial occasions. Reader’s Guide Austin Peay is published biannually—fall and spring—by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Press run for this issue is 30,000. Dennie B. Burke Editor Bill Persinger (’91) Design and Photo Editor Melony Leazer (’06) Assistant Editor Michele Tyndall (’06) Content Coordinator Shelia Boone (’71) Alumni News and Events Brad Kirtley Sports Information Steve Wilson (’97, ’06) Online Version How to change your address or receive the magazine Fill out and mail the form on Page 32 or contact Alumni and Annual Giving in one of the following ways: Post us: Alumni and Annual Giving P.O. Box 4676 Clarksville, TN 37044 E-mail us: alumni@apsu.edu Phone us: (931) 221-7979 Fax us: (931) 221-6292 How to contact or submit letters to the editor Fill out and mail the form on Page 32 or contact the Public Relations and Marketing Office in one of the following ways: Post us: Public Relations/Marketing P.O. Box 4567 Clarksville, TN 37044 E-mail us: burked@apsu.edu Phone us: (931) 221-7459 Fax us: (931) 221-6123 Let us hear from you! Your opinions and suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Austin Peay State University is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation. The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system, which is composed of six universities, 13 two-year colleges and 26 Tennessee technology centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public On the Cover: institutions of higher education. Austin Peay State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body. AP501/03-07/30M/McQuiddy Printing/Nashville, TN Austin Peay
National Alumni Association Executive Officers and Board of Directors Executive officers President Mike MacDowell (’71) District X, Hopkinsville, Ky. (wmikemacdowell@wmconnect.com) President-elect Nancy Washington Vaughn (’99) District V, Nashville (na_washington@msn.com) Vice president Dr. Robert Patton (’57, ’59) District I, Johnson City (drbobpatton@earthlink.net) Past president Sam Samsil (’67) District XII, Birmingham, Ala. (samsil@bellsouth.net) Faculty adviser Dr. Floyd Scott (’65, ’67) District X, Clarksville (scotta@apsu.edu) Executive director Shelia Boone (’71) (boones@apsu.edu) Directors District I . . . . .Dr. Robert Patton (’57, ’59) (drbobpatton@earthlink.net) . . . . . . . .2008 District II . . . . .Vacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District III . . . .Tony Marable (’81) (tmarable@tntech.edu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 District IV . . . . .Fredrick Yarbrough (’70) (FTVP25@aol.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District V . . . . .Brandt Scott (’89) (brandt.scott@thehartford.com) . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 District VI . . . . .Emily Pickard (’04) (emilypickard@hotmail.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District VII . . . .Mark Hartley (’87) (hartleydad@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 District VIII . . .Bob Holeman (’78) (B_holeman@msn.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District IX . . . . .Cynthia Norwood (’92) (cynthianorwood@hotmail.com) . . . . . . . . .2008 District X . . . . .Nelson Boehms (’86) (nboehms@earthlink.net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District XI . . . . .Angela Neal (’98) (presidentangela@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 District XII . . . .Jim Roe (’65) (j_m_roe@yahoo.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District XIII . . .Vacant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 District XIV . . . .Dr. Dale Kincheloe (’66) (drkinch@aol.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 District XV . . . .Don Wallar II (’97) (wallar@wallar.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 Student Rep. . . .Nick Pitts, SGA president (sgapres@apsu.edu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2007 Chapter presidents African-American . . . . . . . .Nancy Washington Vaughn (’99) (na_washington@msn.com) Tri-Counties of Kentucky . . .Mike (’71) and Diane (’90) MacDowell (wmikemacdowell@wmconnect.com) (Todd, Trigg and Christian counties) Greater Atlanta . . . . . . . . .Peter Minetos (’89) (Pminetos@DCSAtlanta.com) Montgomery County . . . . . . .Brandon (’04) and Jessica Harrison (’99) (brandon.harrison@horne-llp.com) Greater Nashville . . . . . . . . .Lee Peterson (’90) (Lpeterson@fox17.com) Tri-Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Ellen Ferguson-Fish (’89) (lee.fish@airgas.com) Greater Memphis . . . . . . . .Jeff Schneider (’96) (jeff.schneider1@ipaper.com) Trane Support Group . . . . . .Veda Holt (veda.holt@trane.com) Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vivian Cathey (’80) (vivian.cathey@sctworkforce.org) Nursing Alumni . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Doris Davenport (’91) (davenportd@apsu.edu) Greater Carolinas . . . . . . . . .Mark S. Webber (’86) (Mark_Webber@hp.com) Greater Birmingham . . . . . .Sam Samsil (’67) (samsil@bellsouth.net) Robertson County . . . . . . . .Bob Hogan (’78) (TheHoganCompany@att.net) Huntsville (Ala.) . . . . . . . . .Jim Holvey (’74) (jholvey@dykesrestsupply.com) Cheatham County . . . . . . . .Cheryl Bidwell (’85) (clbidwell3@hotmail.com) Greater Chattanooga . . . . . .Kel Topping (’90) (toppingk@comcast.net) Football Letterman . . . . . . .Charles Woods (’94) (cwwoodsjr@bellsouth.net) National Capital Chapter . . .Gerry Minetos (’81) (gminetos@yahoo.com) Spring 2007 1
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Page 5 and 6: Bill Persinger Spring 2007 3
Page 7 and 8: By Dennie B. Burke Executive Direct
Page 9 and 10: This set the stage for Hoppe and th
Page 11 and 12: Another first: APSU enrollment tops
Page 13 and 14: Bill Persinger Bill Persinger Steve
Page 15 and 16: Spicing up life By Melony Leazer Co
Page 17 and 18: learn too many different names for
Page 19 and 20: By DENNIE B. BURKE Executive Direct
Page 21 and 22: “Tim led a split life, almost thr
Page 23 and 24: Hoppe (continued from Page 7) Bill
Page 25 and 26: Dr. Sherry Hoppe and Dr. Bruce Spec
Page 27 and 28: APSU Sports Information Bill Persin
Page 29 and 30: FAIRY LOU CAROLAND (’75), Griffin
Page 31 and 32: CHAD CAROBENE (’00) was promoted
Page 33 and 34: and his sons, Colin Wright and Adam
Page 35 and 36: Lady Govs volleyball coach resigns

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