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Through the LensRaymond B. Preston Health and Activities CenterThe addition of a 14,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center includes renovationsand upgrades to all mechanical, electrical and technological operating systems; upgradesto lights, sound and security systems; improvements of the natatorium, locker rooms, healthand fitness lab, Intramural-Recreational Sports administrative offices, multipurpose roomand dance studio; and new carpeting, painting, furniture and landscaping.Photo by Clinton Lewis

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President’s LetterThe last decade has been a time of growth and transformationfor WKU. Our enrollment has increased dramatically - weopened this fall with more than 21,000 students. Academically,we have transformed our mission of simply teachingstudents to one that engages students in research, service and globallearning. We use teaching as a means to a greater end - improving economicopportunity and quality of life for the communities we serve.We are achieving our vision to be ”a leading American university withinternational reach” in many tangible ways.Such transformation doesn’t occur by accident. It is the result ofthoughtful, capable leadership, hard work, dedication and team work.The executive team at WKU, known as my Administrative Council,has remained largely constant over the last decade. This year, however,will mark a transition of almost half of that executive team.Last October we welcomed Dr. Bob Owen as Vice President of InformationTechnology, and in April, Ross Bjork was named Director ofAthletics. This summer Dr. Gordon Emslie took over as Provost andVice President of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Gordon Baylis was hiredas Vice President of Research and President of the WKU ResearchFoundation. We are currently searching for a new Vice President ofDevelopment and Alumni Relations.I am grateful to those who have served throughout our transformationand wish each of them well as they enter into a new chapter of theirpersonal and professional lives. I am, however, energized and excitedabout the next chapter for WKU with this new team in place. Theywill lead us through a rededication of purpose and ensure that weachieve a full and lasting transformation.Other dedicated members of the Administrative Council are: HowardBailey, Vice President of Student Affairs; Ann Mead, Vice Presidentof Finance and Administration; Dr. Richard Miller, Chief DiversityOfficer; John Osborne, Vice President of Campus Services; RobbinMorrison Taylor, Vice President of Public Affairs; and DeborahWilkins, General Counsel and Chief of Staff.Finally, I want to thank each of you because none of my success or thatof any of our leadership would be possible without you. More importantly,WKU would not succeed without you. Thank you for your enthusiasmand continued support of the alma mater we all love.Go Toppers!Gary Ransdell2 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Features12EVERESTWKU faculty member summits the highestmountain on the planet. Read his story.21YOUNG GUNSAlumni under the age of 40 tell theirstories on life since graduation.28BURCHDr. Burch’s dedication to and lovefor WKU is evident in her work.3540HALL OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNIAn internationally renowned artist, a pioneer inhealth and fitness and a leader in higher educationwill join Western Kentucky University’s Hall ofDistinguished Alumni this fall.HOMECOMING 2010Thrill on the HillMore onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspirit

Your Legacy…Impacting Future GenerationsFour generations in the family of Bob(BU ’58) and Martha Owsley (BU ’51) of Cecilia,Ky., have called WKU home. Thus,when the time came to plan their estate, theychose to fund the Bob and Martha OwsleyScholarship and the Owsley Visiting Professorshipin Business Leadership and Ethicsthrough a charitable remainder trust (CRT).A CRT allows a donor to make a giftwith a nice charitable deduction and receiveincome from that gift for a period ofyears, which can even be for the remainderof the beneficiary’s life.The income can be received by thedonor(s) or anyone the donor selects as abeneficiary, such as a spouse or other designatedindividual. The remainder then goesto WKU for the purpose stated by the donor.“This institution continues to mean so much to our familyand for the gift (trust) to provide annual income forthe rest of our lives is a great combination,” Bob said.“In addition to helping WKU’s Gordon Ford College ofBusiness and future students from Hardin County, wefelt it made good sense for our needs. We are pleasedto include WKU in our philanthropy.”— Bob (BU ’58) and Martha Owsley (BU ’51)Recognition society for those whoinclude WKU in their gift planningTo learn more about charitable remainder trusts or other ways to supportyour favorite WKU program, contact Diana Kinslow, Alex Downing orJohn Paul Blair in our planned giving office at 888-958-2586 (WKU-ALUM).

Departments6CAMPUS NEWS9CAMPAIGN UPDATE30CAPITOL SPOTLIGHT31ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT39WKU MOMENT IN HISTORY52RED TOWEL TRAVELS55CLASS NOTES63IN MEMORIAM2010 - 2011 WKU Alumni Association National Board of DirectorsOfficersPresident Tonii Rizzo (’69)Immediate Past President Howard Pincus (’68, ’71)President Elect Dale Augenstein (’81)1906 College Heights Blvd. #31016Bowling Green, KY 42101-1016alumni@wku.edu • www.alumni.wku.eduPublisherSean Ward (’90, ’09)EditorsTracy Morrison (’85), Carol Cummings (’92)Tori Henninger (’06, ’09)Ginny Hensley (’97)Kara Neidell (’04)Amy Miller (’01)Executive DirectorDonald Smith (’94)University PhotographerClinton Lewis (’04)Office of Alumni Relationsand Annual GivingDestiny O’Rourke (’05, ’08)William Skaggs (’95)Tonya StewartEmily Trabue (’07)Doris VanceVincel Anthony (’90)David Buchanon (’95)Drew Byers (’02)(Young Alumni Council Rep.)Roger Casalengo (’91)Chuck Clark (’83)Carmen Willoughby Dearing(’68, ’69)Jeff Feix (’82, ’85)Margo Grace (’84)Tom Harned (’67)© Copyright 2010. WKU Alumni AssociationBoard MembersSherry Howell (’82)Cheryl Lacefield (’68, ’71)Virgil Livers (’75, ’98)Greg Lyons (’82, ’86)Betty McGuire (’80)Kristen Miller (’97)Hamp Moore (’75)J Moseley (’78)Jean Nutter (’51 BU)Luis Ore (’04)Al Pedigo (’79)Jim Pickens (’82)Heather Rogers (’89)Whitey Sanders (’55)Dale Ross (’69)Marc Satterthwaite (’87)Kenesha Cook(Student Alumni Association Rep.)Ronda Talley (’73)Keith Williams(Society of African American Alumni Rep.)WKU SPIRIT is published four times a year by the WKU Alumni Association. Unless otherwise noted,articles may not be reprinted without permission with appropriate credit to WKU SPIRIT, Western KentuckyUniversity, Bowling Green, KY.Editorial policy: Letters to WKU SPIRIT are welcomed and encouraged. Submission does not guaranteepublication, and those letters that are published may be edited for style and length. Please include thewriter’s signature, the year of graduation if an alumnus, a daytime phone number and a return address. Lettersmay be sent by fax to 270-745-5017, e-mail to alumni@wku.edu or mail to WKU Alumni Association, TracyMorrison, WKU SPIRIT Editor, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #31016, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1016.

Campus NewsJennifer DooperEileen RyanMore WKU Newshttp://wkunews.wordpress.comGatton Academy named toNewsweek’s list of ‘PublicElites’ for second yearThe Carol Martin Gatton Academyof Mathematics and Science inKentucky at WKU was named toNewsweek’s list of “Public Elite”American high schools for the secondconsecutive year, putting itamong the nation’s 20 most distinguishedhigh schools.The Challenge Index is designedto recognize schools that challengeaverage students. Top-performingschools, such as The Gatton Academy,were excluded from the regularlist of well-performing high schoolsbecause of their exceptional qualityand remarkably talented student bodies.Specialized schools are, instead,acknowledged by The Public Elites.Though 16 Kentucky highschools appear on Newsweek’s traditionallist of top-performing highschools, Dr. Julia Roberts, ExecutiveDirector of the Gatton Academy,noted the Gatton Academy is theonly Kentucky high school to havebeen recognized as a member of ThePublic Elites. Roberts also added theGatton Academy is one of theyoungest institutions to appear onthe list.Emily WilcoxDawn ReinhardtFour WKU graduates receive Fulbright awardsIn 2009, WKU was named one of the top U.S. producers of Fulbright students,among Master’s degree-granting institutions. This year, four WKUgraduates–Jennifer Dooper, Dawn Reinhardt, Eileen Ryan and Emily Wilcox–have been awarded 2010-2011 Fulbright grants. All four are graduates of theUniversity Honors College, and of departments within WKU’s Potter Collegeof Arts & Letters.Dooper, Ryan and Wilcox will be teaching English in Argentina, SouthKorea and Indonesia, respectively, while Reinhardt will travel to Germany ona research grant in German literature and language, the U.S. Department ofState and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced.Dooper, of Owensboro, will be in Argentina from March through Decemberof 2011. “I’m very excited about testing out my teaching skills andfully immersing myself in the rich Argentine culture,” Dooper said. “Whatwith tango, beef and their beautiful dialect, the Argentines have a lot to sharewith me!”Reinhardt, of Crossville, Tenn., will spend a year in Munich, researching16th century German Teufelsbucher, or “Devil Books,” and taking classes atthe second largest university in Germany, Ludwig-Maximilians UniversitatMunchen (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich). Her project will focuson exploring correlations between the Protestant Reformation and the beginningof the Teufelsbucher genre.Ryan, of Louisville, will teach English in South Korea. She chose SouthKorea in part because of that country’s innovative tradition of “citizen’s journalism.”While in Korea, she hopes to contribute pieces to English languagenewspapers or blogs in her free time, as well as study the Korean language.Wilcox, of Louisville, will teach English in Indonesia, where she is excitedto incorporate art into the English language classroom. “Art is an aspect ofculture that communicates about values and worldviews in a way that’s bothpoetic and accessible,” she said. “It’s a tool for understanding humanity, whichis such an important focus when it comes to globalization in our world.”6 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Campus NewsStorm chasers complete successfulMay term field courseacross Great Plains. During the2010 three-week May summer term,eight students from WKU’s MeteorologyProgram set their sights onsevere and often tornadic thunderstormsacross the Great Plains. Whatthey brought back with them wasnothing short of success.The goal for Dr. Josh Durkee’sinaugural Field Methods in WeatherAnalysis and Forecasting class atWKU was to be able to accuratelypredict the precise locations of severeconvective storms, and then drive tothe threat area of interest in time toWKU has student exchangeagreement with university inTaiwan. WKU has a new studentexchange agreement with NationalChung Hsing University inTaichung, Taiwan. The new agreementenables students from bothuniversities to study during semesterand summer terms, and is open tostudents in any area of study.More WKU Newshttp://wkunews.wordpress.comverify their forecasts — an extremelydifficult and tiring task.Dr. Durkee and his group traveledacross 14 states (Kentucky, Tennessee,Mississippi, Arkansas,Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska,Wyoming, Montana, NorthDakota, South Dakota, Oklahomaand Texas) from May 20 to June 3and racked up a total of 17 tornadotouchdowns (in five states) across the8,009-mile trek (a distance similar todriving from Bowling Green, Ky., toAnchorage, Alaska, and back).View their blog entries andphotos from their journeyat http://fastforecast.blogspot.comWKU education facultymember elected vice presidentof national organization.Dr. John Moore, Associate Professorin WKU’s School of Teacher Education,has been elected Vice Presidentof the National Council for the SocialStudies (NCSS). Dr. Moore willbe NCSS Vice President for 2010-11, President-Elect for 2011-12,President for 2012-2013, and immediatePast President for 2013-2014.WKU receives $455,856NSF/Gates Grant for projectin Africa. WKU’s Biology Department,in cooperation with WKU’sDepartment of Engineering and theDepartment of Veterinary Anatomyand Physiology at the University ofNairobi, was awarded a competitiveresearch grant of $455,856 from thefirst collaborative funding programshared by the National ScienceFoundation and the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation.This program, Basic Research toEnable Agricultural Development(BREAD), was initiated to fund developmentof imaginative possible mechanismsto increase yield for smallfarmholders in developing countries.WKU’s project is titled Developmentof Automated Systems to IncreaseCrop Yield by ReducingGroup Foraging Intensity by CropPests. The researchers will developsystems to leverage evolved responsesto biological stimuli to disruptforaging behaviors in herdanimals such as African buffalo, bushpigs and elephants, all of which aremajor agents of crop loss in sub-SaharanAfrica.WKU is the only non-Ph.D.-granting institution to serve as lead inthe charter year of this program. Morethan 130 U.S. institutions in 45 states,partnering with more than 200 institutionsin 68 countries, submitted proposalsfor the inaugural competition.The NSF awarded 15 grants to 42institutions in 17 states plus internationalcollaborators in Kenya, SouthAfrica, Malawi, Australia, Colombia,Mexico, Switzerland, Denmark, Pakistan,India, Papua New Guinea andthe United Kingdom.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 7

Campus NewsRecord number graduate at WKU's 167th CommencementWKU conferred degrees and certificates to a spring commencementrecord 2,393 students – 127 associates degrees, 1,636 baccalaureate degrees,503 master’s degrees, 11 specialist degrees, and 116 certificates along with sixrecipients of doctoral degrees offered cooperatively by WKU and Universityof Louisville.WKU graduate Vicki Phillips, a native of Falls of Rough who works asDirector of Education, College Ready in the United States Program for theBill and Melinda Gates Foundation, received an honorary Doctor of PublicService degree. In her career as a teacher, superintendent and state educationadministrator, Phillips has remained committed to increasing educational opportunitiesfor young people.Maj. Gen. Arthur Bartell, Commanding General of U.S. Army CadetCommand, administered the oath of office to eight WKU cadets during oneof the three ceremonies. As commanding officer, Bartell is responsible forCadet Command at 253 universities and more than 20,000 cadets. Lt. Col.Jason Caldwell, Professor of Military Science and Leadership, said Bartellwanted to participate in WKU’s commissioning after hearing about the enthusiasticsupport cadets receive during commencement.WKU business plan teamshonored. WKU Center for Entrepreneurshipand Innovation (CEI)Business Plan teams won more than$23,000 in the Kentucky “Idea StateU” competition held in Lexington.Y&C Silks took second place inthe Graduate Business Concept Division,winning more than $2,100.Y&C Silks is an international ventureto import high quality silk textilesfrom Vietnam.In the Graduate Business PlanDivision, Top Shelf Wine & Spirits,LLC won more than $21,000. Thisventure looks to begin operations incoming months, offering well-pricedwines and liquors with weekly winetastings and networking sessions forthe Bowling Green area.Members of WKU’s Class of 2014 arrived on campusAug. 22, 2010, to begin MASTER Plan activities. DuringSunday evening’s opening ceremony at HouchensIndustries-L.T. Smith Stadium, first-year studentsspelled out “2014” on Feix Field.WKU SIFE Team places secondat nationals. With its highest-everfinish this spring at the SIFEUSA Nationals Competition inMinneapolis, WKU’s Students inFree Enterprise team became one ofthe top 40 teams in the country. Takingsecond in its league of 10 teamsin the first round, WKU SIFE nowranks in the top 7 percent of all SIFEteams at universities and collegesacross the U.S. WKU earned itsberth through an April win in regionalcompetition in Atlanta.Guthrie Tower was litgreen for Earth Day.Earth Day celebrated withEnvironmental StewardshipAward. WKU celebrated the 40thanniversary of Earth Day on April22. The event included the presentationof the inaugural Warren CountyEnvironmental Stewardship Award,which was named for its first recipient– Dr. Dero Downing, PresidentEmeritus of WKU. On behalf of hisfather, Alex Downing accepted theaward from Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon.Since arriving at WKU as a studentin 1939, Dr. Downing has takenpride in the beauty of the campus.“He has set a wonderful example forhis children and our children,” AlexDowning said, adding that theDowning family spent many weekendafternoons picking up litteraround the Hill.The award, sponsored by WarrenCounty’s Divisions for StormwaterManagement and EnvironmentalPlanning and Assistance, has beencreated to raise the awareness inWarren County of the importance ofour environment. “We are proud ofwhat Dr. Downing has meant toWestern Kentucky University, ourenvironment and our community,”Buchanon said.8 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

A Leading American University with International ReachFall 2010The Campaign for Western Kentucky UniversityWKU Receives Record $19 Million in Cash Gifts39 Percent Increase Over Last YearWestern Kentucky University achieved record-breakingtotals in cash donations during the recently completedfiscal year. WKU received $19 million in cash from July 1,2009, through June 30, 2010. This represents a 39 percentincrease over cash received during the previous year and isthe highest total ever received by the University in anygiven year. Gifts from WKU alumni increased 45 percent,from $3.8 million in 2008-2009 to $5.5 million in 2009-2010. In addition, gifts from corporations increased 50 percent,up to $9.6 million from last year’s total of $6.4 million.President Ransdell said the University’s fundraisingachievements have helped pave the way in meetingWKU’s overall goals for national distinction. “Our sharedsuccess in partnering with private donors has been a primaryforce behind the definitive transformation of WKUto a leading American university with internationalreach,” he said. “We are exceedingly grateful to all of ourdonors.”Belle Hunt of Bowling Green, Ky., Chair of theWKU Foundation Board of Trustees, expressed her appreciationfor this achievement. “What a remarkable yearwe had, especially during troubling economic times,” shesaid. “The numbers speak to the extreme generosity ofthe people who love and support WKU.”WKU Receives $500,000 From Toyota USA FoundationGrant Will Support Math and Technology Leadership AcademyDr. Sam Evans, Jim Wiseman and WKU President Gary RansdellWKU has been named the recipient of a nationallycompetitive $500,000 grant from the Toyota USA Foundation.The grant will be awarded over three years and willhelp fund WKU’s Math and Technology Leadership Academy(MTLA) which aims to increase K-5 student interestand achievement in math and technology among high-riskyouth in the Bowling Green Enterprise Community, as wellas other areas of Warren County, Ky.“With a focus on student learning, this initiative willprovide opportunities for educators to enhance their knowledgeand skills relative to mathematics and technology asthey develop and implement learning experiences for elementaryage students in an environment that not only promotesstudent success but also prepares students for successin middle and high school settings and fosters interest inContinued on Page 10.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 9

WKU Dedicates Interfaith ChapelOn May 7, WKU dedicated the Chandler Memorial Chapel on campus.Built entirely with private funds, this $1.8 million facility was made possibleby gifts from 90 individual donors, and an additional $300,000 was raised forenhancements and endowment to support maintenance and preservation.This interfaith chapel, envisioned by WKU President Gary Ransdell andannounced during the 2008 Homecoming celebration, is located on CollegeHeights Boulevard, adjacent to the Craig Alumni Center. It will be a placefor the campus community to come together during times of both celebrationand tragedy.David Chandler of Bowling Green, who made a lead gift to begin the program,said the Chapel will add an important element to WKU. “It’s an honorto be a small part of Dr. Ransdell’s vision for a chapel on the WKU campus.My hope is the chapel will provide a place of solitude for faculty, staff andstudent body to worship and practice their faith.”Benefactors of $25,000 and above include:The Ray Buckberry Family Bob and Norma Kirby and FamilyDavid G. ChandlerMichael and Louise LynchConfidentialJoe and Cheri NatcherConfidentialCynthia and George Nichols IIIMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Donnelly Kim, Mike and Cleveland SimpsonPat and Thomas GorinSodexho Education Facilities SolutionsIslamic Center of Bowling Green Carol and Denny Wedge10 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010Toyota USA Foundation GrantContinued from page 9possible careers in these areas,” said Dr.Sam Evans, Dean of WKU’s Collegeof Education and Behavioral Sciences.WKU will develop the MTLA byproviding intense math and technologyprofessional development to educatorsin order to strengthen their own skills,develop a national model for teacherpreparedness and, in turn, increase studentachievement in these areas. Professorsfrom WKU’s Ogden Collegeof Science and Engineering, Collegeof Education and Behavioral Sciences,and The Center for Gifted Studies willpartner with representatives from BowlingGreen Independent Schools, WarrenCounty Public Schools, and theHousing Authority of Bowling Greento develop unique, challenging experiencesfor the MTLA teachers and thestudents they serve. In addition, theMTLA will aim to increase the numberof diverse students qualifying for advancedmath opportunities while encouragingfamily involvement throughMath and Technology CommunitySchool events.“We’re proud to support WKU’sMath and Technology LeadershipAcademy and strongly believe in itsmission to engage and increaseachievement among young students inhigh-risk, diverse communities by developingteachers’ skills and experiences,”said Jim Wiseman, Group VicePresident of Corporate Communicationsand Chief Communications Officerof Toyota Motor North America.“We are highly confident that theUniversity’s partnership with area educators,school districts and the HousingAuthority of Bowling Green willyield great results not just in WesternKentucky, but ultimately in communitiesacross the country.”

CURRENT 2012TOTAL GOALPEOPLE $46.05M $75MHighly credentialed faculty and exceptional studentsPLACES $36.18M $25MCampus capital enhancementsPROGRAMS $82.22M $100MAcademic and programmatic excellence fundsTOTALS $164.45M $200M(as of 7/31/10)WKU Receives $100,000Commitment for Hilltopper BasketballWKU recently received a $100,000 scholarship commitmentfrom Terry Woodward, the owner and CEO of WaxWorksin Owensboro, Ky. The gift will create the Terry WoodwardEndowed Men’s Basketball Scholarship and will provide permanentsupport for scholarships in generations to come.“Terry’s generosity will have a tremendous impact on ourmen’s basketball program,” Director of Intercollegiate AthleticsRoss Bjork said. “Our constant mission is to support our student-athletesin all of their endeavors, and a contribution ofthis magnitude to endow a men’s basketball scholarship enablesus to continue to enhance the total student-athlete experience.Terry and his company, WaxWorks, are uniquely partnered tocollegiate athletics and the entertainment world through videodistribution. In addition to its significance to WKU basketball,this gift also has tremendous meaning to me personally becauseI have known of WaxWorks and Terry for some time throughmy previous work experiences. We cannot thank Terry enoughfor this endeavor.““I appreciate the fact that the WKU administration valuesand supports the basketball program and tradition,” Woodwardsaid. “Their support makes me want to support the program aswell. I look forward to seeing this investment pay off on thecourt and in the classroom.”WKU Head Basketball Coach Ken McDonald agreed.“The key to our future financial success is through a scholarshipendowment that will allow us to recruit the nation’s fineststudent-athletes to the WKU campus,” McDonald said. “TerryWoodward certainly understands and endorses that conceptthrough this endowment commitment and by modeling theway for others to follow. This commitment only enhances thetradition of excellence for Hilltopper Basketball, and I am soappreciative of Terry’s willingness to be such a huge part ofour program.”www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 11

By Liz Switzer, The Daily News12 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Mount EverestMount EverestWKU Professor Stands on Top of the Worldwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 13

Mount EverestWestern KentuckyUniversity GeographyProfessor JohnAll, who has workedin Nepal on a Fulbright scholarshipto study climatechange, has summitedMount Everest.All, an avid climberof 15 years and an experton climate change,documented his climbof the North RidgeRoute on Mount Everest—thepassage firstattempted by ill-fatedBritish explorer George Mallory—and shared his experience and observationswith the Daily News throughe-mail correspondence and a journalhe kept of the experience.All’s route—accessed throughTibet—is one of two main routesthat climbers can take today to reach“Deaths on Mt. Everest are generally not climbers, butinexperienced people who don’t have the fitness or experiencefor a mountain like this . . . “the summit, but it is the more dangerousby far. There is a 5 percentchance that climbers will not survivethe descent, All notes in his journal.This year about 350 people summitedfrom the safer and more expensiveNepal route and none died.The Tibet route that All took is abouta quarter of the cost. About 150 peopleso far this year have tried toclimb it; only about 50 succeededand seven died—six of those afterthey had summited, he said.One person went blind, anotherhad a heart attack and others diedfrom the cold or from altitude-relatedillness. At least four of the bodiesfrom this year are still on the mountainand will remain there indefinitely.Many climbers choose to gowith large commercial expeditions,but All chose for his partner a Britishclimber named Ed, whose wife hadbeen volunteering with the HimalayanRescue Association while heclimbed for a few months. The twohired a man named Anil to handlethe permits and logistics and twoSherpas to help carry tents and oxygenup to the higher camps.“This year was at least an 8 percentsummit death rate,” All writes.“Be careful what you wish for ...” Allreached the summit May 23.In its history, Mount Everest haskilled well over 200 people, morethan 120 of whom are still on themountain, All said. “Deaths on Mt.Everest are generally not climbers,but inexperienced people who don’thave the fitness or experiencefor a mountainlike this andunscrupulous expeditionagents take theirmoney and let themgo up on the mountain,”he said. “Sincethe expedition teamshave already beenpaid, they aren’t concernedif some people die—they certainlydon’t mention deaths on theirwebsite. I am far more afraid of deathin a Kathmandu taxi than on Mt.Everest.”Climbing friend Brad Schneider,vice president of the developmentalservices division of LifeSkills Inc.,14 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Mount Everestdescribes All as “extremely driven,ambitious and competitive,” withboth a doctorate in geography and alaw degree. All, who had wanted tobe a climber since age 10, is also aworld-class adventurer who hasclimbed many places, from Kentucky’sRed River Gorge to Yosemite,South Africa, Thailand, and fromFrance to Tierra Del Fuego.“When he has a goal in mind,he’s persistent and tenacious,”Schneider said. “He’s a formidableman and he can hike and carry a loadlike no one I know. He’s also extremelyefficient—a true minimalist,who doesn’t mind living like a Spartanfor months at a time—in themountains, and he’s very good at analyzingand minimizing risks in dangeroussettings. I’m sure all of thesequalities were helpful in getting himto the top of Mount Everest.”As a child, All read accounts ofpeople climbing Mount Everest andthe Matterhorn, and was hooked.“Climbing to the highest place onearth has been a dream since then.But the more you climb and gain experience,the more you see death andinjury, the more you realize just whatan incredible task Mt. Everest is — itis not a coincidence that it has killedso many people,” said All, who carefullystudied earlier climbs in preparation,noting how the Northernroute turned back or killed climberafter climber.“Even though super-light oxygensystems and fixed ropes have dramaticallysimplified the climb, for me,this was still the route of legend anddanger,” he said. “When I did theclimb and found it to be far easierthan I expected due to my intensewww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 15

Mount Everestpreparations, I knew then that I hadthe ability to overcome this and otherchallenges and that is a huge confidencebuilder for life. If I can surviveand thrive where others die, then Ishould be able to handle life’s generalstresses or the pressure of my career.”The climb changed All in anotherway, too. Seeing the carelessmanner in which dead bodies aretreated on Mount Everest was amajor shock to him.“I have always believed in livingevery day to the fullest, but now thatfeeling has a new urgency,” he said.He said he talked with some ofthe people at base camp who diedduring the climb.“They had plans for new jobs andparties when they returned home.Now they will never return home. Idon’t ever want to be lying on amountain dying and regretting somethingI did or didn’t do. Since I havegotten off of the mountain, I havemade an extra effort to tell peoplehow much I love them and how muchtheir support means to me,” he said.All, who is considered an experton climate change, spent time teachingat Tribhuvan University in Nepalabout how to use satellite imagery tostudy the effect of climate change onvegetation in the Himalayas. Hespent more than 100 days backpackingthrough the mountains withNepali graduate students measuringvegetation.Because this area is so stronglyaffected by the Asian monsoons, anyvariability in vegetative growth givesan indication of variability in theAsian monsoon - which would havenegative ramifications for more thantwo billion people. He said what hehas found flies in the face of climatewarming skeptics.“I had some friends come to visitand one of them told me how heread in the newspaper that the Himalayanglaciers aren’t really melting.I laughed in his face but didn’tsay a word,” All said. “Politicians talka lot about climate change withoutreally understanding it and you see alot of that in newspapers. Instead Itook my friend to a vast chasm in themountains.”“I have always believed in living every day to thefullest, but now that feeling has a new urgency”16 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Mount EverestWhat they foundwas a valley more than300 feet deep andnearly five miles long,where 10 years ago the entire gorgewas filled with a glacier. “Now itlooks like a meteor struck the earthand gouged out this massive scar. Myfriend was speechless as we descendedinto the gorge and spentseveral hours trying to cross it. Thereare tiny patches of ice buried underthe rock and dozens of small ponds“Pursue your dreams with all of your might, but be preparedand do things the right way so that when yourchance comes, you are ready to seize it but are also preparedto survive if mischance comes.”and lakes. Seeing is believing and myfriend had a totally different view ofclimate change afterwards. There arethousands of these scars across Nepaland the Himalayas.”All made personal discoveries aswell. All said he did everything possibleto prepare for the climb and improvehis chance of reaching thesummit and returningalive. It was the extratime spent getting insuper shape and planningthat allowed him to survive ablizzard and some dark momentsduring the trip.“Pursue your dreams with all ofyour might, but be prepared and dothings the right way so that whenyour chance comes, you are ready toseize it but are also prepared to surviveif mischance comes,” he said.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 17

Mount EverestThe following are excerpts from All’s journal:During the first three days of the route spentascending the East Rongbuk glacier, he writes:It feels like you have a lead suit on your body every minute. Even getting into yoursleeping bag leaves you gasping for breath like you are so close to dying. Most of theday you just lay in the tent staring at the ceiling. Small tasks to do begin to fill yourmind but you just can’t move and after hours of thinking about doing something likeputting on lip balm, you slap yourself and get up and do your chores on your way toeat and drink and then immediately go back to bed. I was lying in the tent reading aNewsweek where they were talking about all of the “torture” techniques that Bush allowedduring his reign. Unfortunately most of them also sound like climbing here -drowning, cold exposure, lack of sleep, hunger, etc. This is a beautiful bleak place thatdoes its best to break you every minute, every day.May 20, 2010, 7,050 meters, -11 degrees CelsiusIt was actually a perfect day - sunny but not super cold and just a few occasionalwind gusts - of course they were monsters when they came and one of them froze mybeard solid!We got to the North Col around 3 or so and found that Ed’s tent had been beateninto a new shape. At least it was still here - Ed was talking to a guide and they bothwatched as the wind launched his tent and its contents - sleeping bag, pad, clothes, etc.- over the 2000-foot cliff.The tent keeps getting hit by rare but incredibly strong winds. The whole tent shiversand shakes and presses onto us. I hope we don’t get blown off the ridge tomorrow!May 21, 2010. Camp 2, 7,800 meters, -15 degrees CThe view up here towards arid Tibet and incredibly mountainous Nepal is stunning.Every step opens more of the world to our eyes. It makes every bit of pain worth it.May 22, 2010. Camp 3, 8,300 meters, -20 degrees CThere are shattered tents all around us and we are precariously balanced on a smallpile of rocks on a steep slope. After resting, we spent several hours boiling water and eatingand drinking. All of the slow groups just left (between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.). We are goingto give them an hour head start to get out of the way and leave at 9:30 p.m. It is gettinga bit windy and super cold (-30 Celsius).I feel confident and strong. I hope everything goes as it should.18 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Mount EverestMay 23, 2010. Camp 2, 7,800 meters, -30 degrees CI summited Mt. Everest/Chomolungma! It still hasn’t really sunk in but Ihave a lifetime to contemplate it. It was an awe inspiring summit but the weight of somany dead hangs over any feeling of accomplishment beyond survival.Anil told us that in the rush to get the torch onto the summit of Everest in time forthe 2008 Olympics, 10-15 Chinese climbers died. You can’t schedule Everest and thereare very few good Chinese climbers (fewer now). Even in the best conditions, climbersdie. But if someone tells you to go up during a snowstorm, many climbers die. Officiallyno one died and they closed the Tibetan section of Everest for a big chunk of the nextclimbing season in 2009 and had to hire a bunch of Sherpas from Nepal to hide thebodies - which is how anyone even knows about it. They left all of the older Westernbodies; which is too bad because the bodies are what ‘altered’ the experience for me sodramatically.I should mention - climbing the summit pyramid and even on the North East Ridge- you are dying and you can feel it accelerate with every step. There is no specificorgan or body part that is dying. Somehow you can feel inside yourself, every cellitself is dying. It is like you are a snowman walking into brighter and brighter sun.You don’t die all at once, but slowly disappear. The oxygen mask puts the process atbay to some extent, but you know you have such a limited time here and that you aredoing your body harm that may be irreparable. All it would take would be to run outof oxygen and lay down for a few minutes, and you die. Simple, quick, and probablypainless.At around 6 a.m. Nepali time, I summited the highest mountain in the world. Iwish I could say it was a beautiful summit. The views were stunning. But the summititself is just a small high point on the ridge. Maybe one meter by three meters of highpoint and then it heads south down one ridge and north down the other. If you weren’tpaying attention, you could walk right past it. To the west it is a cliff but not too steepfor a while. To the east is the largest cliff on Earth, and the snow is undercut there andif you go within a meter of the edge of the snow, it will break off underneath you andyou will fall 5000+ meters. There are no guardrails and everyone just tries to steparound each other without getting too close to the edge. That cliff side is beautiful -fluted snow that looks like it has been sculpted as far down as your eye can see.Read More of John All’s Blog Onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 19

Young GunsYOUNGGUNSWKU Alumni Under 40The truest measures ofthe value of a WKUeducation can befound in the accomplishmentsof its alumni – theirprofessional successes, the way inwhich they give back to theircommunities and how they aredistinguishing themselves in theirchosen fields.In this issue of WKU SPIRITMagazine, we feature several socalled“Young Guns.” These aretalented, extraordinary alumni—all under the age of 40—who are truly making a difference in their world.Be sure to check out additional Young Guns in our online exclusive.Do you know someone who qualifies as a Young Gun? Share yourideas with us at alumni@wku.edu.Read more onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 21

Young GunsErica Lee Williams ’99Louisville, Ky.Degree:Bachelor of Arts in Corporate andOrganizational CommunicationHometown:Radcliff, Ky.Title and Employer:District Court Judge for Jefferson County, Ky.Favorite WKU Memory:One of my favorite memories from WKU is the scenic walk fromPFT to DUC. Another favorite memory is the long talks withDr. Patty Minter about my future and Dr. Cassandra Pinnickabout life in general. Those two women changed me forever!Favorite Book:The Five People You Meet in Heavenby Mitch AlbomI believe that I am making a difference eachday both on and off the bench. Each day in mycourt I don’t hear cases, I listen to people. It isvery important to me that everyone in mycourtroom is treated with respect. I am veryaware that the words spoken from the benchcan have a long and lasting effect. I truly lovemy job and I believe it shows. I am passionateabout our Commonwealth and committed toLouisville. I serve on several boards, includingthe Governor’s Scholars Program as well asFamily and Children’s Place. I have a longstanding relationship with area schools rangingfrom elementary to high school. Mentoringour youth is not an option for me – it is adaily obligation. I believe you must give backand there is no better place to start than withour children, our future.22 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Pavel Begun ’99Toronto, CanadaDegree:Bachelor of Science in FinanceHometown:Minsk, BelarusTitle and Employer:Managing Partner, 3G Capital ManagementFavorite WKU Memory:Realizing how much WKU had taught me, once Ibegan my MBA program at the University of Chicago.Favorite Books:The Intelligent Investorby Benjamin GrahamWe run a fund that is more customer centric thananyone else in the financial services industry. If you lookat the industry itself, contrary to what people may think,investment funds do not generally get good returns forclients. Their goal is to grow the fee stream for themselves.They don’t focus on the client’s returns. We believethat we should serve the client first and notourselves. We set up 3G Capital and got the structureright. Our main focus is the return for the client. Wehave a more efficient system. You can see this by lookingat our performance record. We are in the top 1% of allinvestment funds in the U.S.The Wealth and Poverty of the Nationby David Landiswww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 23

Young GunsMallory Mead ’08Indianapolis, Ind.relocating to Los Angeles, Calif., at the end of the yearDegree:Bachelor of Science in Design,Merchandising and TextilesHometown:Plymouth, Ind.Title and Employer:Construction Program Assistant/DevelopmentAssistant, AmeriCorps Public Allies-Habitat for Humanity of Greater IndianapolisFavorite WKU Memory:Sunbelt Conference Championshipsmy sophomore year.Favorite Book:Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conqueredthe English Channel and Inspired the Worldby Glenn StoutI’m doing an unprecedented series of swims around theworld and raising awareness and money for some of my favoritecharities while doing so. I have a fundraising goal of$35,000 over the next couple of years. On July 26, 2008, Ibecame the 777th person to swim the English Channel fromEngland to France under the Channel Swimming Association.For my efforts I was awarded the Robert Lyle trophyfor Fastest American of the Year, as well as the Sotiraki Trophyfor Fastest Female of the Year. Since my channel swim Ihave embarked on a journey to begin competing in professionalultra-marathon swims around the world. In additionto the pro races, I am looking to become the first to completethe Ocean’s Seven of Marathon Swimming, which includesthe English Channel, the Catalina Channel in California, theMolokai Channel in Hawaii, the Straits of Gibraltar fromSpain to Morocco, the Tsugaru Channel in Japan, the CookStrait in New Zealand, and the Irish Channel.Editors note:On August 10, 2010, Mallory Mead became the 39th person in the world to complete the triple crown of openwater swimming, when she swam the 21-mile Catalina Channel of the coast of Los Angeles. The other two events inthe triple crown are the 21-mile English Channel and the 29.5 Manhattan Island Marathon. The Catalina Channelat the English Channel also count for two of the seven swims in Mead’s next goal, completing in the Ocean’s Seven.24 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Young GunsJoe Micatrotto ’09Las Vegas, Nev.Degree:Bachelor of Science in Hotel,Restaurant and Tourism ManagementHometown:Las Vegas, Nev.Title and Employer:President, CEO & Founder,Micatrotto Restaurant GroupFavorite WKU Memory:Being on the field for the winning drivewhen WKU beat Murray State at Murrayin one of the first overtime games inthe history of college football.Favorite Book:Eddie Would Goby Stuart ColemanThe biggest thing my companyand I personally do is our communityservice. We spend 20% on average ofour work week on community-basedprojects. We partner with organizationssuch as the Special Olympics,United Way, and Opportunity Village(works with those who are mentallychallenged and/or physicallydisabled, locally in Vegas). We serveas board members or as volunteers,putting our hands out there anddoing work. We have a saying “Head,Heart and Hands.” There are thingswe are going to do with our minds,things that feel good to our hearts,and there are things we do that getour hands dirty. This is a very importantprinciple of our company.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 25

Young GunsMichelle James ’98New York City, NY.Degree:Bachelor of Artsin BroadcastingHometown:Hopkinsville, Ky.Title and Employer:Sales Development DirectorESSENCE magazineFavorite WKU Memory:Pledging Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityIncorporated and the lasting relationshipsthat were created.Favorite Book:The Hook Up (due out Fall 2011)by Michelle JamesEach day, I work on a dynamic brand whose mission each month is to celebrate the unique style and beauty ofAfrican-American women. My goal is to support the overall positioning of the brand, which is to drive cultural conversationand inspire action and achievement for African-American women by affirming her identity and showing herhow to live life without limits. Media and publishing is all that I have ever wanted to do and I have been blessed topursue my entire career with many of the most successful media and publishing executives and companies (Black EntertainmentTelevision, Harper’s Bazaar). One of my proudest achievements is creating the Southern Hope CollegeScholarship in 2008, an endowment at Western Kentucky University for qualified state residents to pursue their dreamsof a college education. I awarded my first scholarship in the fall of 2008.26 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Young GunsErnie Chen ’96,’98Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDegrees:Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications,Master of Arts in CommunicationsHometown:Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTitle and Employer:Founder/CEO of ATCEN EducationGroup & outLOUD Entertainment GroupFavorite WKU Memory:As an international student, my stay was specialdue to the people of WKU and Bowling GreenFavorite Book:“All Business is Show Businessby Scott McKainI am helping the world become a better place towork, live and play in through people development andcreating exceptional entertaining experiences in my areasof businesses. I believe in helping one person at a time,one day at a time. I think knowing one’s mission in lifemakes an individual an outstanding alumnus. We can bedoing cool things but if we are not creating opportunitiesfor others as well with our skills and God-given talents,then we are not adding value to the people and communityaround us.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 27

Dr. Barbara BurchDr. Barbara Burch, a 1959 WKU alumna, assumedthe duties of Vice President for AcademicAffairs at WKU on July 1, 1996.During 1997, she served as Interim Presidentat WKU for seven months until Dr. Gary A. Ransdell wasnamed President. Soon after in January 1998, she assumedthe responsibilities of Provost and Vice President for AcademicAffairs. Dr. Burch’s dedication to and love for WKUis evident in her work. She has worked tirelessly to makeWKU one of the true models of how a comprehensive universityshould educate its students and serve its community.She has revolutionized support for faculty development.Her leadership brought vital support for faculty development—supportthat has played a crucial role in recruitingand retaining a new generation of faculty members. Dr.Burch has consistently demonstrated a commitment to thesuccess of ALL students and faculty. Her long list of accomplishmentsand successes at WKU are a reflection ofher dedication to students and faculty, her vision for AcademicAffairs and her exemplary leadership.Dr. BarbaraMore onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritBURCH28 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Dr. Barbara BurchDuring Dr. Burch’s tenure at WKU:WKU has been the fastest growing public universityin the state (41.7 percent) with enrollment increasingby more than 6,000 students, from 14,613 to20,712 between 1996 and 2009.International enrollment is seven times what it wasin 1996 (577 today, compared to 82 in 1996).The number of full-time faculty has increased 34.6percent (from 546 to 735).Minorities now make up 14.6 percent of full-time faculty,while they accounted for 6.6 percent in 1996.More than 41,000 degrees have been awarded fromWKU since 1996.WKU has seen a 41.6 percent increase in baccalaureatedegrees awarded per year and a 39.4 percentincrease in graduate degrees awarded per year.The Division of Extended Learning and Outreach wasfounded to create incentives for academic units to engagein outreach activities. More than $7 million hasbeen returned directly to academic colleges and departmentsfor their contributions in the last two years.Provost’s Initiatives for Excellence awards were establishedto support innovative approaches that advancestudent learning and faculty capacity inscholarship, teaching and service.The College of Health and Human Services, the UniversityCollege and the Honors College were all established.The WKU Research Foundation (WKURF) was createdto facilitate and expedite scholarship at WKU.New bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical,Mechanical and Civil Engineering were approved.The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Sciencein Kentucky was established as a living-learning environmentfor high school students with a desire topursue advanced careers in science, technology, engineeringand mathematics.The ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships wascreated to focus on regional stewardship, servicelearning and community-based research.WKU’s doctoral program in Educational Leadershipwas developed and implemented, enrolling 85 doctoralstudents during the 2010 spring semester.Winter Term was established and now enrolls morethan 1,200 students each year.The WKU Institute for Citizenship and Social Responsibility(ICSR) was created to promote civic engagementand individual responsibility for socialchange.In addition to being nationally and internationally acclaimed,the School of Journalism and Broadcastingand the Forensics Program were designated by thestate as Commonwealth Programs of Distinction.The Applied Research and Technology Program(ARTP) was established as a Program of Distinction,consisting of 13 scientific and service-oriented centersand institutes designed to prepare students forthe knowledge-based economy.WKU was one of 12 universities in the United Statesto be awarded $2.4 million to establish SKyTeach, aninnovative program to improve teacher education inmath and science.New Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree wascreated with implementation to begin next Fall.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 29

Capitol SpotlightCAPITOLSpotlightKerri Richardson ‘00Spokesperson andMedia Liaison forKentucky Gov. Steve BeshearBy: Jennifer Breiwa Smith (‘03)Kerri Richardson’s communications careerbegan as a student reporter and news anchoron News Channel 12, WKU’s student-run televisionnews broadcast. Now the DeputyCommunications Director for Kentucky Governor StevenL. Beshear, Richardson serves as the primary liaison betweenthe news media and the Beshear Administration.Richardson says she was always interested in communicationsand journalism. “I grew up with aspirationsof one day becoming a broadcast news anchor,” she said.That dream was realized with her first job after graduatingfrom WKU – Richardson was hired as a reporter forWKAG-43 in Hopkinsville, Ky. She quickly moved onto a position at WBKO TV in Bowling Green, and thento WHAS-11 in Louisville.In 2007 Richardson left television news to serve asCommunications Coordinator for Louisville Mayor JerryAbramson, and then in November 2009 GovernorBeshear called on her to serve in her current role as hisspokesperson and media liaison.Richardson credits her experience at WKU for preparingher for a successful career in communications. “As amember of the national championship WKU Forensicsteam, I had to excel in research, writing, public speakingand critical thinking,” she said. “Forensics provided mewith the best training and experience for my career.”A native of Shelbyville, Ky., Richardson graduatedsumma cum laude from WKU in May 2000, earning adouble major in broadcasting and government. Duringher time at WKU, she won two national championshipsand one international championship in Forensics. Shewas also a member of the WKU News Channel 12 teamrecognized with the Society of Professional Journalists’national award for Best Non-Daily Student Newscast.While working at WHAS-11, she received two EmmyAwards for her reporting.Richardson now resides in Louisville where she continuesto share her love of communications by volunteeringfor Every1Reads, Louisville’s in-school literacyprogram.30 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Academic SpotlightBy: Dr. Julie EllisArtemis Prime - WKU Regolith RobotWhen we started this project, noneof us had even heard of “regolith,”and look how much we’ve learned!Regolith is the dusty materialcovering most of the surface of the moon. Unpacked,it has the texture of talcum powder;packed, it’s more like concrete. And NASA wantsto mine this stuff, to provide minerals and otheruseful materials for a lunar habitat. To get goodideas to help them figure out how to do that, theycreated the NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition,first held at the college level in May 2010 atKennedy Space Center in the Astronaut Hall ofFame. The competition caught the eye of Dr.Kevin Schmaltz, Professor of Mechanical Engineeringat WKU.Throughout the WKU engineering programs,students master their technical and professionalskills by doing projects. Juniors in mechanical engineeringuse competition projects to hone andprove their skills at designing, building and testingprototypes, as well as their skills at project managementand working as a team. One team of mechanicalengineers—Christine Gries, AmandaHuff and Whitney Tyree— chose the LunaboticsCompetition as their junior project. They took upthe challenge of making a machine that would dig,carry and deposit lunar soil—regolith—to NASA’sspecifications: at least 10 kilograms in less than 15minutes.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 31

Academic SpotlightWe looked to mythologyand found Artemis, thegoddess of the moon, whowas a strong female with afierce competitive streak.They were joinedby five other teammembers: electricalengineering studentsBrittany Logan andMaegan Young, GattonAcademy studentKaitlin Oliver, andcivil engineering studentsSarah Bertkeand Erica Rigney.Thus, WKU had anall-female engineeringteam.Design is an iterative activity, requiringfull development of ideasinto conceptual systems, then evaluatingthose systems and throwingsome of them out. Then do it allagain. The mechanical team evaluateddifferent systems for each of themain functions of dig,drive, and deposit.Should we use a scoopor an auger to dig theregolith? Should wedrive with wheels orwith tracks? Would apiston or a conveyorwork better to deliverthe regolith intoNASA’s collection device?All the combinationsproduced morethan a dozen different designs, andall were evaluated against the criteriathe students had established: mini-32 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Academic Spotlightmum complexity and maximum carryingcapacity while staying withinthe physical limits for size (2m x0.75m x 1.5m – a little bigger than arefrigerator) and mass (80kg – a littleless than a point guard, and a goodbit more than any of our team members)that NASA had established.This process produced a rather bulkybut straightforward design: scoop,hopper and conveyor rolling ontracks with a low center of gravity,even full of regolith. A full mechanicalsimulation in SolidWorks assuredus that all the moving parts wouldwork together to do the job.Early in the design phase, theteam developed a name. We lookedto mythology and found Artemis,the goddess of the moon, who was astrong female with a fierce competitivestreak. With a few iterations, we“discovered” the acronym AmassingRegolith with Topper EngineeringeMploying Innovative Solutions.The robot’s name? Artemis Prime, ofcourse. Artie for short. Inexplicably,Artie seems to be male.Five of the team members, twofaculty advisors and the robot wentto Kennedy Space Center in May2010, where we joined 22 otherteams and a great crew from NASAfor the competition. The Lunarenawas filled with 60 tons of the regolithsimulant BP-1, a strange substance,discovered in the Arizona desert byNASA’s Desert RATZ, that has mostof the key properties of the materialthat covers the surface of the moon.Wireless communication provedto be our biggest challenge; we werenever able to make connection in theLunarena, even though we operatedwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 33

Academic SpotlightStudent selected forNASA internshipWKU Senior Amanda HuffSpecial thanks to our sponsors and supporters:Kentucky Space Grant ConsortiumSpanTechHuff TechnologiesDassault SystemsThe many supporters of the WKU Engineering Departmentfine in the pit. Late in the competition,a sneak electrical problemdrained our batteries and causeddamage to our controller thatcouldn’t be repaired. In overallpoints, WKU’s team placed 3rd ofthe 22 competitors, which includedteams from Alabama, Auburn,Carnegie Mellon, Florida State, IowaState and Virginia Tech. WKU alsowon the presentation category.ARTEMIS Prime received numerouscompliments from NASA engineersand other teams at the competitionregarding the quality of the designand its implementation.WKU senior AmandaHuff of Morganfieldhas gained valuableexperience duringthe summer session of the LangleyAerospace Research Summer Scholars(LARSS) program at NASA LangleyResearch Center.Huff attended the summer LARSSprogram last year at NASA Langleyand enjoyed it so much that she decidedto participate again this year.The mechanical engineering studentis looking forward to gainingmore experience in her field andbeing able to work with colleagueson a project in her area of interest.Huff said she plans to attendgraduate school and specialize incontrols and automation.The LARSS Program providespaid internship opportunities yearround for rising undergraduate juniorsand seniors as well as graduate studentsduring spring, summer or fallsessions. Participants gain excitinghands-on research experience whileworking side-by-side with NASA’sfinest scientists and engineers whoserve as mentors at NASA Langley.More onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspirit34 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

\r. Tim Lee Carter • Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry • Edgar Allen Diddle • Gen. Russell E. DoughertyJulian Goodman • Dr. Martin Massengale • Dr. William F. Meacham •Frances Richards • Dr. Kelly Thompson • Billy Vaughn • Dr. Dero G.Downing • Dr. Frank T. Etscorn III • Larnelle Harris • Cordell Hull •Judge John S. Palmore • Donald M. Kendall • William H. Natcher •Raymond B. Preston • Dr. Margaret Claypool Willoughby • Dr. RaymondLeon Woosley • Dr. Alva Matherly Clutts • Dr. C. Ray Franklin• Dr. Harry B. Gray • Dr. Daniel McIvoy • Lt. Col. Terry Wilcutt • Dr.Thomas B. Cook • Patricia Garrison-Corbin • Clem Haskins The Hilltoppers• Charles Kleiderer Michael J. Card • Brig. Gen. Kenneth R. Fleenor •THREE TO JOIN WKU’sMarnel Clay Moorman • William "Whitey" Sanders • Hays T. Watkins • Dr. Stephen L. Henry • LeonHALLOFPage • Dr. Frank Otha Moxley • Zuheir Sofia • Brig. Gen. Herbert M. Wassom • Dr. Jannice Aaron •John Carpenter Gordon B. Ford • Lowell Harrison • Gene Shearer • Dr. Don Ball • Ted Hornback •Gen. John M. Keane • Dr. James G. Kereiakes • Herbert J. Smith • Dr. Basil Cole • Duncan Hines •DistinguishedLouie B. Nunn • Billy Ray Smith • John Oldham • Gordon Wilson • L.Y. Lancaster • Jimmy Feix •David B. Whitaker • Dorris J. Hutchison • H.L. Donovan • Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry D. Humble • PaulW. McDaniel • Neil Budde • Lee Robertson • Col. (Ret.) Ed Stansbury • Beegie Adair • Dr. RichardFinley Grise • John Magda • Martin Massengale • Dr. William F. Meacham • Frances Richards •Dr. Kelly ThompsonAlumniBilly Vaughn • Dr. Dero G. Downing • Dr. Frank T. Etscorn III • LarnelleHarris • Cordell Hull • Judge John S. Palmore • Donald M. Kendall • William H. Natcher • RaymondB. Preston • Dr. Margaret Claypool Willoughby • Dr. Raymond Leon Woosley • Dr. Alva MatherlyClutts • Dr. C. Ray Franklin • Dr. Harry B. Gray • Dr. Garry Lacefield • Lt. Col. TerryWilcutt • Dr. Thomas B. Cook Patricia Garrison-Corbin • Clem Haskins • The Hilltoppers• Charles Kleiderer Michael J. Card • Brig. Gen. Kenneth R. Fleenor • Marnel Clay MoormaRomeo Crennel • Dr. Daniel Mcllvoy • Leon Page • Gordon Wilson • L.Y. Lancaster • Dr. KellyAn internationally renowned artist,a pioneer in health and fitness and a leader in higher educationwill join Western Kentucky University’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.The late Joe Dudley Downing, the late Josephine Cherry Lowman and Dr. James Ramsey will be inductedduring WKU’s Homecoming celebration. The 19th class of noted alumni will be inducted during aHomecoming week luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 at the Sloan Convention Center.For ticket information, contact the WKU Alumni Association at 888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 35

Hall of Distinguished Alumni2010HALL OFDistinguishedAlumniJoe DowningAnative of Tompkinsvillewho grew up in HorseCave, Downing stretcheda three-month vacation inFrance in 1950 into a career as anartist who gained international fame.Downing grew up on the family’stobacco farm in Horse Cave butfell in love with the French countrysideand its people during his serviceas an artillery observer with the U.S.Army in World War II.After he returned to the UnitedStates, he enrolled at WKU for the1945-46 school year and began torecognize his enthusiasm for artwith encouragement from Ivan Wilson.But following his parents’wishes, he began preparing for a careerin optometry and enrolled inthe Northern Illinois College of Optometryin Chicago. While there,however, he also took classes at theChicago Art Institute.He graduated from optometryschool in 1950, but before beginningthat career Downing went toParis forwhat was tobe a threemonthvacation.Helived inFrance untilhis death in2007.In 1952, Downing had his firstone-man show. Over the next halfcentury,he became known worldwideas a painter and sculptor for hisabstraction and experimentationwith different media formats –leather, linen, canvas and old wood.He was also a writer and publishedtwo books of poetry.Downing has the distinction ofbeing one of only three Americansto exhibit work at the Louvre Museumin Paris. His art has been exhibitedin France, Sweden, Italy,Canada, Mexico, Germany andother countries.Downing has permanent collectionsof his works in such museumsas the Smithsonian Institute and theMuseum of Modern Art in NewYork City, as well as WKU’s KentuckyMuseum and Library, theSpeed Museum in Louisville and theOwensboro Museum of Fine Art andaround the world in the Paris Museumof Modern Art and in Belgium,Luxembourg, Israel, Australia andCanada.The Downing Museum at theBaker Arboretum in Bowling Greenis the home of a large collection ofhis works.Downing died Dec. 29, 2007, inthe village of Menerbes in France.He was 82.36 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Hall of Distinguished AlumniAnative of Bowling Green,Lowman became a pioneerin her field of healthand physical fitness withWhy Grow Old?, a column that appearedin 1,200 daily newspapers inmore than 30 countries.One of three children ofWKU’s founder Henry HardinCherry, she spent much of herchildhood outdoors where she discoveredthe joy of physical healthand vitality.When she turned 17, her fatherasked what she would like to do ifshe ever had to support herself.With her love of sports and the outdoors,Lowman chose to studyphysical education.She graduated from WesternKentucky Normal School in 1919,then attended the Sargent Schoolof Physical Education in Cambridge,Mass. Following her graduationfrom Sargent in 1921, she returnedto Western KentuckyTeachers College and was head ofthe physical education departmentfrom 1921 to 1923.On Dec. 31, 1923, she marriedShepard W. Lowman, a promisingyoung geologist who later becamea research scientist. The Lowmansmoved to Mexico, then New Yorkthen Oklahoma.In 1934, longing to teach again,she began an exercise program forwomen at the YMCA in Tulsa,Okla. As the classes grew and studentsmarveled at their health improvements,Lowman approachedthe managing editor of the TulsaTribune about writing a columnabout exercise and health. Withinweeks, Why Grow Old? was a hit andthe newspaper offered the columnto the Register and Tribune Syndicatein Des Moines, Iowa.Lowman’s column helped laythe foundation for what we knowtoday as the health and fitnessmovement and opened the gatewayto physical and mental health andvitality for hundreds of thousandsof women and their families.By 1940, Lowman was receiving100,000 letters a year from readersasking for her advice. Her columnhad a readership of more than 2million.In the late 1940s, she moved toTroy, N.Y., when her husbandjoined the faculty of RensselaerPolytechnic Institute. She continuedwriting the column until herdeath in 1983.She and her husband had twochildren, Shepard C. Lowman andCherry Lowman.2010HALL OFDistinguishedAlumniJosephine CherryLowmanMore onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 37

Hall of Distinguished Alumni2010HALL OFDistinguishedAlumniDr. James RamseyAnative of Fern Creek, Dr.Ramsey has had a distinguishedcareer as a leaderin higher education, economicsand public policy.Dr. Ramsey received a bachelor’sdegree in business administrationfrom WKU in 1970. Hereceived his master’s degree anddoctorate in economics from theUniversity of Kentucky.From 1981 to 1992, he servedthe Commonwealth of Kentucky ina variety of finance and budget rolesincluding chief state economist andexecutive director for the Office ofInvestment and Debt Management.In 1992, Dr. Ramsey returned toWKU as vice president for Financeand Administration and was an economicsprofessor. He served as theCommonwealth of Kentuckybudget director from 1995 to 1998.From 1997 to 1998, he servedas special advisor to the chairman ofthe Council on Postsecondary Education,as acting president of thePhoto by Tom FougerousseKentucky Communityand TechnicalCollege System andas head of the state’stransition team forits PostsecondaryEducation ImprovementAct.In 1998, Dr. Ramsey accepted ajob as vice chancellor for administrationat the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill.He returned to Kentucky in2000 and served as interim commissionerof the Office of the NewEconomy and again as senior policyadvisor/state budget director underGov. Paul Patton.Dr. Ramsey was named the 17thpresident of the University ofLouisville in November 2002 and isserving U of L during an unprecedentedtime of growth and academicachievement.He also has served in variousacademic and administrative roles inthe College of Business Administrationat Loyola University, the Universityof Kentucky’s Center forPublic Affairs, the University ofLouisville and Middle Tennessee. Inaddition to his higher educationservice, Dr. Ramsey has lecturedand advised across the globe oneconomic principles.He was named Kentucky’s DistinguishedEconomist of the Year in1999, Louisville Business Leader ofthe Year in 2007 and the 2010Louisvillian of the Year by theLouisville Ad Federation. Ramseywon the National Governors Association’sOutstanding Public ServiceAward in 2001.Dr. Ramsey and his wife, Jane,have two children, Jenny andJacque.38 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

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The following list of activitiesis a tentative schedule ofHomecoming week events.For an updated schedule, visitthe Alumni Association websiteat www.alumni.wku.edu/homecoming.For more information on Homecoming 2010,contact Ginny Hensley at 1-888-WKU-ALUM oralumni@wku.edu.FridayOctober 29thSociety of 1906 Breakfast8:00 a.m.Kentucky Library &MuseumKentucky RoomContact DianaKinslow at 270-745-2542.ThursdayOctober 28thChili and Cheese Luncheonand Pep Rally11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.First Christian Church, 1006 State StreetSponsored by Junior Achievement ofSouth Central Kentucky and theWarren County Alumni ChapterThe official Homecoming Pep Rally continuesits tradition with good food, greatfun and lots of WKU Spirit! WKU Footballplayers, Pep Band, Cheerleaders andTopperettes will join Coach Willie Taggartfor an exciting afternoon that is sureto elevate the Hilltopper Spirit. Ticketsare $5 each and may be reserved by calling270-782-0280. Tickets will also besold at the door. Proceeds benefit JuniorAchievement of South Central Kentucky.WKU Career Exposition1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Carroll Knicely Conference CenterThe Career Exposition is an opportunityduring Homecoming week forstudents, alumni and employers tonetwork. Contact Career ServicesCenter at 270-745-3095 or visitwww.wku.edu/career.Summit Awards6:00 p.m. Social6:30 p.m. ProgramCarroll Knicely Conference CenterWKU honors its outstanding volunteersat this recognition and awardsceremony. Contactamy.miller@wku.edu or 270-745-4395.Hall of Distinguished AlumniLuncheon and InductionCeremony11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Sloan Convention CenterMake plans to attend the celebration ofthe highest honor WKU bestows uponits alumni. The 2010 inductees are JoeDudley Downing, Josephine Cherry Lowmanand Dr. James Ramsey. For more information,see pages 35-38. For ticketreservations, contact the Alumni Associationat 888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).Sigma Nu Golf Scramble12:00 p.m.Crosswinds Golf CourseGolf awards and social time willfollow at the Duck Shack. Contactgaric.salmonowicz948@wku.edu.40 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

2010 HomecomingHomecoming Friday NightHomecoming Parade“Thrill on the Hill”5:00 p.m.WKU College Heights Blvd.to Downtown Bowling GreenSponsored by Citizens First BankHosted by the Warren CountyAlumni ChapterLooking for the WKU Spirit? You’ll findit here at the 2010 Homecoming Parade.Community and campus entries are welcome.Contact 888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586) or ginny.hensley@wku.edu.Lambda Chi AlphaSteven CollinsMemorial Golf TournamentBowling Green Country ClubCocktails to follow at the Lambda ChiHouse,1504 Chestnut Street, followedby a House Party. Contact JohnnyDouglas at Dougj789@aol.com.Delta Sigma Theta40th Anniversary Banquet6:30 p.m.Sloan Convention CenterContact angela.oliver@wku.edu.Chi Omega Reception7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Kentucky Library and MuseumContact amy.hardin@wku.edu or270-792-3674.HomecomingConcert in the Park6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Fountain Square ParkSponsored by Citizens First BankHosted by the Warren CountyAlumni ChapterFollowing the parade, move your lawnchair over to Fountain Square Park toenjoy our newest Homecoming event,Concert in the Park, featuring WKUalumnus Heath Eric and Molly G. Enjoya night with great friends, great music,inflatable games for the kids and aHomecoming Pep Rally with CoachWillie Taggart.WKU Symphony Presents“The Classic”8:00 p.m.Van Meter HallEnjoy the WKU Symphony performancein the newly restored Van Meter Auditorium.To purchase tickets, call 1-800-5-BIGRED or 270-745-5222. For moreinformation, visitwww.thesymphonyatWKU.org.Delta Sigma Theta40th Anniversary Party10:00 p.m.Lava LoungeContact angela.oliver@wku.eduBig Red’s Roar8:00 p.m.Houchens L.T. Smith StadiumWKU students will be showing theirschool pride during this annual HomecomingPep Rally. Hear from HeadFootball Coach Willie Taggart, the 2010Hilltopper Football team, Big Red andthe Homecoming Queen candidates.For more information, contact StudentActivities at 270-745-2459.Society of African AmericanAlumni Homecoming KickoffParty & Memorial Service10:00 p.m.Par Makers ClubhouseContact destiny.orourke@wku.edu or888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 41

2010 Homecoming60th AnnualStudent PublicationsHomecoming Breakfast8:30 a.m.Carroll Knicely Conference CenterRegency Room 130Student Publications welcomes all formerHerald and Talisman staff members.Contact Student Publications at 270-745-2653.Sigma Nu FraternityNew House Dedication9:00 a.m.311 14th StreetContinental Breakfast begins at9:00 a.m., followed by the housededication at 10:00 a.m. Contactgaric.salmonowicz948@wku.edu.Sigma Phi EpsilonAlumni Smoker9:00 a.m.1586 Normal DriveContact mike.w.hardin@gmail.com or615-681-3079. Also, continue to checkthe KY Delta Sigma Phi Epsilon Facebookpage for more details.SaturdayOctober 30thHomecoming Day’52 Refrigerator BowlTeam ReunionThe first football team in WKU’s history to reach post-season play will hold its annualreunion during Homecoming weekend. Contact kara.hogue-neidell@wku.edu or888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).Gordon Ford College ofBusiness Brunch9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Grise Hall 4th FloorAll alumni, spouses and friends are invitedto join us for food, drinks and fellowship!Contact Kristina Harvey at270-745-2279.Phi Gamma DeltaGraduate and Parent Brunch9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.1311 College StreetContact Chaz Vittitow at 502-523-3514or chazwv@gmail.com.Imagewest Morning MixerContact heather.garcia@wku.edu or 270-745-8915.42 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

2010 HomecomingDepartment of Allied HealthMedical Emergencies Update9:00 a.m.Join Allied Health for a continuing educationcourse on Homecoming day.Contact lynn.austin@wku.edu.Consumer and Family Sciences“A Mini-Magical Thrill on theHill” and Alumni Brunch9:30 a.m.Academic Complex Dining RoomEnjoy food by Hotel, Restaurant andTourism Management, and enjoy theopportunity to see first hand some ofthe exciting new projects being undertakenby the CFS Alumni Groups, studentsand friends. A brief businessmeeting will follow. For reservations,contact the CFS Department at 270-745-4352.Chi Omega SororityHomecoming Tea9:30 a.m.Chi Omega Chapter Room, Meredith HallRemarks will be made at 10:00 a.m.Invitations to follow. Contactamy.hardin@wku.edu or 270-792-3674.Kappa Delta Sorority45th Anniversary10:00 a.m.1600 Chestnut StreetA special presentation to commemorateour chapter’s 45th Anniversarywill begin at 11:00 a.m. Contact CaitlinPike at kdvppr@gmail.com.FarmHouse FraternityActive / AlumniHomecoming Open House10:00 a.m.1544 Chestnut StreetContact Cody Green at 502-507-1201.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 43

FESTIVAL OF FRIENDSHomecoming Tailgating11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Various Campus LocationsThe foundation of Homecoming traditions– reuniting with friends and fellowalumni! Don’t miss your chance to celebrateHomecoming 2010 with oldfriends as you prep for the WKU vs.North Texas football game. Alumni fromacross the globe will gather at the Festival,which features rows and rows oftents representing the colleges, departments,student organizations, alumnigroups and more!Wesley Foundation TentAll students, parents, alumni, friendsand supporters of the Wesley Foundationare invited! Refreshments will beserved. Contact Sami at 270-842-2880.Housing and Residence Life TentReunite with current and former staffmembers over barbecue! Contactpeggy.crowe@wku.edu or 270-745-2037.WKU Alumni Association TentAre you looking for a place to tailgatewith fellow WKU alumni and friends?All WKU alumni and friends and invitedto join the Alumni Association tent.Contact the Alumni Association at 888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).The Center for Gifted andTalented Studies TentCelebrate Homecoming with yourfriends at the Center. Refreshments provided.Contact julia.roberts@wku.edu.Architectural andManufacturing Sciences TentArchitectural and Manufacturing Sciencesand the WKU Campus Chapterof Habitat for Humanity will be hostinga barbecue for alumni, students, facultyand staff on the South Lawn. ContactArchitectural and Manufacturing Sciencesat 270-745-3251.Army ROTC Alumni TentAll Hilltopper Battalion alumni andfriends are invited to visit our camouflage-coveredArmy tent. Contact MilitaryScience at 270-745-4293.The Department ofGeography and Geology TentEnjoy good food and meet newand past GEO friends. Contactdavid.keeling@wku.edu.Honors College TailgateThe Honors College would like to welcomeWKU Honors alumni back to theHill! Contact honors.events@wku.eduor 270-745-2081.Sigma Alpha Epsilon Open House10:00 a.m.300 East 14th StreetThe brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon willbe hosting the 50th anniversary of theDelta Kappa Nu chapter and 45th anniversaryof the Kentucky Beta chapter.Contact steven.edds677@wku.edu.Alumni W-Club AthleticHall of Fame and Brunch10:00 a.m.E.A. Diddle ArenaJoin the annual W-Club Brunch as weinduct new members into WKU’sAthletic Hall of Fame. Contactpaul.just@wku.edu or 270-745-5379.Sun Belt ConferenceCross Country Championships10:00 a.m.Kereiakes ParkCome out and watch the two most storiedprograms in Sun Belt Conference historydefend their home turf and make arun at another conference championship.Contact craig.morehead@wku.edu.Alpha Delta Pi Sorority 45thAnniversary Alumnae Brunch10:30 a.m.1633 Chestnut StreetContact Aarika.Hutton231@wku.edu.College of Health and HumanServices Alumni Cookout11:00 a.m.Academic Complex Front StepsIn case of inclement weather, we’ll be inAcademic Complex main lobby. ContactEva Whittle at 270-745-7003 for moreinformation or visit the CHHS websiteat http://www.wku.edu/chhs.Society of African AmericanAlumni Tailgate Party11:00 a.m.Bates Runner Hall LawnEnjoy music, food and genuine WKU Spiritall leading up to the Homecoming footballgame! Contact destiny.orourke@wku.edu.44 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Saturday, October 30th11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity10:00 a.m.Contact adam.sheridan646@wku.edu.Kappa Delta SororityContact bonnieholt78@hotmail.com.Farmhouse FraternityContact Cody Green at 502-507-1201.Delta Sigma Theta SororityContact angela.oliver@wku.eduDelta Tau Delta FraternityContact Student Activities at270-745-2459.Kappa Alpha FraternityContact Student Activities at270-745-2459.Lambda Chi Alpha FraternityContact dougJ789@aol.com.Biology DepartmentAlumni Reception11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Downing University Center, South LawnBiology Department alumni, current faculty,staff, students, friends and family areinvited to attend. Food, drinks and departmentalinformation will be provided. Contactbiology@wku.edu or 270-745-3696.Healthy Thrill All The Way11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Academic ComplexPlay the wheel of misfortune and see whatsmoking can do to you. Receive free radonkits, information on colon cancer and ahenna tattoo! Contact 270-745-4757.Greek OrganizationsHomecoming TentsPhi Delta Theta FraternityContact Student Activities at270-745-2459Phi Gamma Delta FraternityContact jeff.baynham@wku.edu or270-745-5377.Sigma Phi Epsilon FraternityContact mike.w.hardin@gmail.com or615-681-3079.Sigma Alpha Epsilon FraternityContact steven.edds677@wku.edu.Sigma Chi FraternityContact Student Activities at270-745-2459.Sigma Nu FraternityContact garic.salmonowicz948@wku.edu.IMREC Sports AlumniHomecoming Picnic11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.South Lawn (in front of the Preston Center)The Department of Intramural-RecreationalSports would like to invite formeremployees (students and staff) and familiesto join them for food and fellowshipprior to the Homecoming Game. Meetthe current staff, renew friendships, shareyour past experiences with everyone andwitness the completion of the PrestonCenter expansion and renovation project.Contact Steve Rey at 270-745-6060.2010 HomecomingSchool of Journalism andBroadcasting Alumni Cookout11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Mass Media and Technology Hall PatioAll alumni are welcome to attend thecookout and also sign the wall intelevision studio 2. Contactjoanne.ryan@wku.edu.BSU/BCM Alumniand Friends Reception12:00 p.m.1574 Normal DriveSponsored by BaptistCampus MinistryAfter the reception, we’ll be tailgating.Contact Thomas.Johnson@wku.edu,Campus Minister, or 270-781-3185.Department of AgricultureHomecoming Luncheon12:00 p.m.L.D. Brown Agriculture Exposition CenterTickets are $15 and can bepurchased at the door. Contactagriculture@wku.edu or 270-745-3151.Halloween HomecomingCostume Contest2:00 p.m.Houchens L.T. Smith StadiumSponsored by theWKU Alumni AssociationCelebrate “Thrill on the Hill” duringHomecoming 2010 by entering in theHomecoming Halloween Contest.Contestants will be judged on FeixField during the football game andmore than $250 in cash and prizes willbe up for grabs! Children and adultsare encouraged to participate. Contactginny.hensley@wku.edu or270-745-4395.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 45

2010 HomecomingSATURDAY, OCTOBER 30thHOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAMEHilltoppers vs. North Texas2:00 p.m. - Houchens Industries L.T. Smith StadiumThe Toppers will welcome Sun Belt Conference opponentNorth Texas into Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadiumon Homecoming Day! Cheer on the Toppers while celebratingHomecoming with the crowning of the Queen,Halloween costume contests, and other exciting Homecomingfestivities. To reserve your game ticket, call theWKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5BIGRED.46 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

2010 HomecomingPi Kappa AlphaAwards Banquet7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.Holiday Inn University PlazaDinner will be served at 7 p.m.and dance will follow. Contactadam.sheridan646@wku.edu.Sigma Nu 45th AnnualDinner and Dance7:00 p.m.Sloan Convention CenterContact garic.salmonowicz948@wku.edu.Annual NPHC Step Show7:00 p.m.E.A. Diddle ArenaAfter the game, head to Diddle Arena tosee step performances that will astoundyou! Contact the Office of Diversity Programsat 270-745-5066.Sigma Alpha EpsilonAlumni Dance and Dinner9:00 p.m.The brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon willbe hosting the 50th anniversary of theDelta Kappa Nu chapter and 45th anniversaryof the Kentucky Beta chapterwith live music and food! Contactsteven.edds677@wku.edu.Society of African AmericanAlumni Association Old School /New School Party10:00 p.m.Carroll Knicely Conference CenterDance the night away! Enjoy food,fun and create new memories.Contact destiny.orourke@wku.eduor 888-WKU-ALUM (958-3586).www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 47

2010 HomecomingSundayOctober 31stDelta Sigma Theta SororityRededication Ceremony9:00 a.m.Kentucky MuseumMembers only, please. Contactangela.oliver@wku.edu.14th Annual Jim Wayne MillerCelebration of WritingFeaturing Sharyn McCrumb2:00 p.m.Garrett Conference Center Room 103A reception and book signing will immediatelyfollow the reading. This event is sponsoredby the Creative Writing Committeeof the English Department. Contactmary.miller@wku.edu or 270-745-5721.Tee Off and Support theWKU Alumni AssociationWKU Alumni Hotel PartnersRemember to ask for the WKU Alumni RateBaymont Inn & Suites165 Three Springs RoadTel: 270-843-3200http://www.baymontinns.comCourtyard by MarriottBowling Green Convention Center1010 Wilkinson TraceTel: 270-783-8569http://www.marriott.comWKU Alumni WeekendOctober 29th-31st$100 per player – includes greens fee,cart, and annual WKU alumni membership ordonation to the WKU Alumni Association.Schedule a tee time by calling888-WKU-ALUM or emailginny.hensley@wku.edu.48 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010Hampton Inn233 Three Springs RoadTel: 270-842-4100http://hamptoninn.hilton.comHilton Garden Inn1020 Wilkinson TraceTel: 270-781-6778http://hiltongardeninn1.hilton.comHoliday Inn - University Plaza1021 Wilkinson TraceTel: 270-745-0088http://www.holidayinn.com

Hilltopper Halls of HistoryTake a glimpse at how this tributewill help bring to life the blood,sweat and tears of thousands ofHilltopper athletes who have madeWKU’s athletic heritage what it is today.Murals, banners, kiosks and case after casefilled with images and records will chroniclethe first 100 years of WKU athletics. Find outhow you can become a part of this importantproject by calling 888-WKU-ALUM today.Thank you to the following former Hilltopper athleteswho are leading the way in making the HilltopperHalls of History a reality by making gifts andsoliciting their friends, teammates and peers for thisexciting celebration of WKU’s rich athletic heritage.Bryan BaysingerGary BowmanRoger CasalengoKyle ChapmanJoe EasterlingBill EdwardsTyra FullamJerry HumbleMatt IdlettPaul JustCraig McCormickYogi MeadorsMike MontgomeryMike NewtonWayne OrschelnLeo PeckenpaughJim RichardsLee RobertsonJennifer TaylorKaty & Joe TiniusYvonne Turnerwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 49

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Van Meter AuditoriumOCTOBER 1−3, 2010Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm • Sunday at 3:00 pmAdults: $15 Students: $12We would love your group to be our guests! Special rates are available for groups of 20 ormore. Please call 270-745-5845 for more information or to make your group reservation!Box Office: 270-745-3121 or email theatreanddance@wku.eduWebsite: http://www.wku.edu/pcal/in-productionjWKU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND THEATRE & DANCEkALAN MENKEN, HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE AND LINDA WOOLVERTONSTAR RING JORDAN CAMPBELL as the Beast/Prince WITH HANNAH HALL as BelleAN D ANDREW MERTZ, JOSH STINSON, JUSTIN AYER, NIC METCALF, BLAKE COX,ELLEN MURREY,KATE DOUGLAS, MAL WARD, AND RAEANNE MCKENDREE

Class Notes is a department, which allows WKU Alumni Association members to updatefellow classmates on significant accomplishments and events in their lives. Sustaining membershipsare $35 Annually or $700 for a Lifetime Membership. If you wish to join the AlumniAssociation or publish announcements in Class Notes, please submit them via email toWKU Alumni Association, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #31016, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1016 or via email at alumni@wku.edu.1940sJ. Robert Miller (’48) of Tompkinsville,Ky., was featured in the February 2010issue of Cow Country News, a publicationof the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association.His longtime family farm,former Commissioner of Agriculture positionand involvement with variousother organizations were highlighted.1960sDr. Johnny Hendricks (’61, ’63) ofGriffin, Ga., has a revised website withselections from previous publications(www.johnspoems.com). Wife Patsy (Carman)Hendricks (’61,’63) is now afull-time granny to a fifth grader. Theyhave retired to Griffin.Larnelle Harris(’69) of Louisville,Ky., was named tothe Kentucky MusicHall of Fame.1970sRon Carmicle (’71) of Louisville, Ky.,was named a member of the Board ofDirectors for Libra Alliance Corporation.Sister Joan Walz(’71) of Hawesville,Ky., is celebratingher 60th year of religiouslife. She hasministered throughoutKentucky andNebraska. Since2004, she has served as an apostolic andoutreach minister at St. Mary of theWoods Parish, McQuady, and St. AnthonyParish, Axtel.Local WKU ChaptersKeeping you connectedno matter where you live.on the web:alumni.wku.eduSister MarieCarol Cecil (’73)of Howardstown,Ky., is celebratingher 60th years of religiouslife. She’sministered throughoutKentucky, Nebraska, and Missouri.Since 2000, she had provided clerical assistanceand transportation at the Motherhousein Maple Mount.Bill Edwards(’74, ’76) of BowlingGreen, Ky., hasbeen inducted intothe Kentucky AthleticTrainers Society(KATS) Hall ofFame. A veteran of both the Ohio Valleyand Sun Belt Conferences, Edwards wasnamed Head Athletic Trainer at WKU inAugust of 1983 after serving as an AssistantAthletic Trainer for the previous six years.“Doc E,” as he is known to thousands ofHilltopper athletes and coaches, continuesto enjoy his lengthy career at the helm ofthe WKU Athletic Training Program.Cathy (Dorton)Fyock (’76) ofCrestwood, Ky.,was named as oneof the LeadershipLouisville’s Connectors.She is theDirector of Recruiting at ResourcesGlobal Professionals.Introduce your child tothe WKU SpiritEnroll them in the Growing Up RedLegacy program today!Call 888-WKU-ALUMor visit www.growingupred.org to register.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 55

Class Notes1970sPeggy L. Petredis (’76) of Louisville,Ky., was named Director of Finance forBaptist Hospital East.Sister RobertAnn Wheatley(’76) of Cloverport,Ky., is celebratingher 70thyear of religiouslife. She ministeredthroughout Kentucky,Nebraska and New Mexico.Since her retirement in 1993, she has remainedactive in prayer ministry.Steven W. Smith (’79) of Ponte VedraBeach, Fla., was promoted to Maj. Gen.in the United States Army.1980sDale Brown (’80,’81,’85) of BowlingGreen, Ky., has been named Interim AssociateVice President for EnrollmentManagement in Western Kentucky University’sOffice of Academic Affairs.Becky (Rue) Keck (’81, ’83) of Brentwood,Tenn., has been named Senior AssociateDean for Administration andOperations and Chief Administrative Officerat Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.Dr. Eric Dadey (’81,’84) of Furlong,Pa., has been appointed to Senior VicePresident, Pharmaceutical Developmentfor MonoSol Rx. He will be responsiblefor leading the company’s product developmentand analytical activities.Karen (McDonald) Morrison (’84)of Louisville, Ky., was named President/CEOof Gilda’s Club Louisville,which provides free support to everyoneliving with cancer – men, women, teensand children – along with their familiesand friends.Jeff D. Kniese (’85) of Greenville,Ohio, was named President, CEO, anda member of the Board of Directors atGreenville Federal Bank.John Britt (’85) of Louisville, Ky.—along with Ken Blanchard, Judd Hoekstraand Pat Zigarmi—released theirbook, Who Killed Change? The book is abusiness parable that allows the readerto relate to the reasons to change likesuspects in a murder mystery.Kevin Wright (’87) of Indianapolis,Ind,. was named Head Football Coach atCarmel High School in Indianapolis,Ind. Kevin spent last year as an Assistantat Heritage Christian High School afterspending two years as the Offensive Coordinatorand Quarterbacks Coach atWKU.Randy Fudge (’87) of Marrowbone,Ky., was promoted to President of HonestAbe Log Homes. Randy went towork at Honest Abe in 1987 with a degreein Industrial Technology fromWKU. His talent, interest, leadershipand experience make him a valuableasset to the company.Andy Dennis (’89) of Bowling Green,Ky., has been promoted to ManagingEditor of the Bowling Green DailyNews.1990sEd Smiley (’92)of Shawnee, Kan.,has been hired asthe new Director ofSales for KaeserCompressors, Inc.He will lead thesales teams for allKaeser’s product divisions.Missing 1961AlumniDo you know wherethese friends are?Anna Dean ArnoldDr. Richard Cameron BartlettLorenza D CarbyMary Helen CastleMaria B DeckerCarroll Ustus DexterLtCol. USMC (Ret) Fredric FishLillie Ruel GarnerMaritza G. GrantPat Byrd HayesGeorge W JohnsDorothy Cline MannAdele MitchellMalcolm R. MoseleyDr. Earl RobersonC. Tom RollVernice M. SextonMildred SkaggsJames K. ThomasNell R. TuckerIf you have information onthese alumni, please contactthe WKU Alumni Associationat 888-WKU-ALUMor alumni@wku.eduNew Addition inyour Family?Share your newsat alumni@wku.edu56 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

1990sPortia (Beck) Pennington (’94) ofBowling Green, Ky., and Amy(Hughes) Wood (’84), released theirbook, Bowling Green Since 1950.Matthew( ’95)and Tonya HicksCoram (’99) ofGallatin, Tenn., announcethe birth oftheir son, Isaac EdwardCoram, bornon Nov. 9, 2009.Kenneth (’95, ’97) and Susan (King)May (’98, ’02) of Bowling Green, Ky.,announce the birth of their daughter,Margaret Caroline May, born on Feb.17, 2010. She weighed 7 pounds, 10ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long.Kendall (’95) and Shannon(Leonard) (’95) Clinton of Dothan,Ala., were married April 3, 2010, in Elizabethtown,Ky. The couple lives inDothan, Ala., where Kendall is the cityeditor for The Dothan (Ala.) Eagle andShannon is a freelance writer for magazinesin Kentucky and Alabama.Gary Meszaros (’96) and Mary JaneMeszaros of Bowling Green, Ky., recentlyopened Mary Jane’s Chocolates inBowling Green, Ky. The store is locatednext to Bowling Green Athletic Club(BAC), off Scottsville Road.Frank Ross (’97) of Indianapolis, Ind.,has been named Associate Provost forStudent Success at the University ofNorth Texas at Dallas.Class NotesHeath Cartwright (’97) of Paducah,Ky., has been named Assistant Superintendentfor Curriculum and Instructionof the McCracken County Public SchoolSystem.Steve Garden (’97) of Brentwood,Tenn., joined Pinnacle Financial Partners.He will work as an advisor in Pinnacle’sspecial assets group.Terry K. White (’97) of Brentwood,Tenn., joined Pinnacle Financial Partnersas Senior Vice President and FinancialAdvisor in Pinnacle’s special asset group.Tim Bradshaw (’97) of Louisville, Ky.,was named Director of The Eastern IowaAirport. He is leaving his position asDeputy Executive director and Chief OperatingOfficer of the Louisville RegionalAirport Authority in Louisville, Ky.Fijis Across America finish their rideWKU students in the Fijis Across America bike ride posed withWKU President Gary Ransdell before beginning their journey in May.They completed their cross country ride June 16 in Yorktown, Va.The Fijis Across America cross country bike ride forAlzheimer’s research concluded June 16 in Yorktown, Va.The group, which includes five WKU students, begantheir 3,200-mile journey through nine states May 25 inOceanside, Calif. Riders from WKU are Tyler Jury of Elizabethtown,Chaz Vittitow of Louisville, Mitchell White ofBowling Green, Justin Cave of Glendale and Wade Haga ofLexington.“It’s been a great adventure,” Jury said. “We were doingit for a cause that is close to our hearts and one that’s closeto the hearts of many people we’ve met along the way whogave us great motivation to get through the journey.”“We’ve inspired people and we’ve been inspired bymany others as well.”Jury organized the ride and fundraiser in memory of hisgrandfather, Barrett Cummings, who died in July 2009. Thegroup has raised nearly $40,000 toward a goal of $75,000to benefit the Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapterof the Alzheimer’s Association.“Our ride is over but the fight against this disease isn’t,so we’ll continue our efforts to raise funds and awareness,”he said.Along the way through California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado,Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Virginia,the riders participated in numerous fundraising events andwere interviewed by various media outlets to increase local,state and national awareness about Alzheimer’s.The group collected stories of Alzheimer’s impact onfamilies and dedicated each day’s ride to a family.More onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritwww.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 57

Class NotesSave The DateGolden Anniversary ClubReunionInviting all graduates1960-1962Honoring theClass of1961May 13-14, 2011Do you ever think back to your days on“The Hill?” Do you wonder how your collegeroommate is doing? Do you remembercheering on Coach Diddle and theHilltoppers or dancing at the Talisman Ball?Does this bring back some great memories?If so, mark your calendar, call yourfriends and make plans to attend theGolden Anniversary Club Reunion on May13-14, 2011. WKU will be honoring theClass of 1961. If you would like more information,please contact your WKU AlumniAssociation at 888-958-2586 (WKU-ALUM), email tracy.morrison@wku.edu orvisit the Golden Anniversary Club websiteat www.alumni.wku.edu/gac.58 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 20101990sJoey Stockton ofRadcliff, Ky., wasselected as a 2011inductee to theKentucky HighSchool Athletic Association(KHSAA)Hall of Fame. In2006, WKU named the most improvedreceiver award the Joey Stockton Award.It is presented each year at the end of theannual WKU Red and White Scrimmage.Chris Houchens (’98) of SmithsGrove, Ky., released his latest book,Brand Zeitgeist: Embedding Brand Relationshipsinto the Collective Consciousness inFebruary 2010.Adam Cross (’99, ’02) of Owensboro,Ky., was named Principal of BowlingGreen Junior High. He leaves his positionas Principal at Wayland AlexanderElementary School in Ohio County.Adrien DeLoach (’99, ’06) of Christiansburg,Va., was named Director of theCenter for Diversity and Inclusion atRadford University (Va.). DeLoach previouslyserved as a Student DevelopmentSpecialist in the Department of MulticulturalServices at Texas A&M University.Josh Porter (’99,’04,’06) of BowlingGreen, Ky., was named Principal of WarrenElementary School. He officiallytook the job on June 1 after serving thelast three years as Assistant Principal.Katie Nelson(’99) and Bob Nelsonof Gallatin,Tenn., announcethe adoption oftheir son, Reid Nelson,on March 8,2010.Pavel Begun (’99) of Toronto,Canada, joined the Board of Directors ofAlarm Force Industries, Inc., a TorontoStock Exchange-listed company. He isone of the youngest public company directorsin North America.2000sSean McAllister(’00) and wife,Sally, of Alexandria,Va., announcethe birth of theirdaughter, AnnaElizabeth. She wasborn on Jan. 26,2010, weighed 5 pounds,5 ounces andwas 17 inches long.Corey A. (’01) andKatie (Furman)Fogle (’02) ofVirginia Beach, Va.,announce the birth oftheir son, Ryder C.Fogle, born on Jan.13, 2010.Danyale Ellis (’01) of Chicago, Ill., hasbeen named director of development atChristian Community Health Center.Matthew Krantz(’02) and wife,Christina, of Lexington,Ky., announcethe birth oftheir first child,Connor James, onFeb. 2, 2010. Heweighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20½ inches long.Jacque Woodward (’02) of Franklin,Ky., was given the “Outstanding AdultDay Care Staff of the Year” award by theBarren River Agency on Aging. She receivedthe award on May 11 at the annualBarren River Area DevelopmentDistrict meeting.

Class Notes2000sJoshua (’03,’09) and Alecea (Davis)Hawkins (’05,’08) of Bowling Green,Ky., were married June 11, 2010, inHilton Head Island, S.C.Joy (Sutton)Hinson (’03) andJamie Hinson ofNashville, Tenn.,announce the birthof their third child,Josie Gallagher.She was born onDec. 1, 2009, and weighed 7 pounds, 10ounces. Big brother and sister, James andJulia, are very proud.Kacie (Powell) Miller (’03) andDaniel Miller of Lexington, Ky., weremarried on May 21, 2010.Jason Esters (’04) of Glasgow, Ky.,was named Head Football Coach forBarren County High School.TOPPERTALKMeet Derek Dunkelberger. He is a Managementand German double major from Elizabethtown,Ky. In his spare time, he enjoysplaying with his two-year old daughter, watchingmovies, and target shooting. Derek willgraduate in December, but plans on returningfor his final semester as a TopperTalk caller.Share your story with Derek when he calls youthis fall! TopperTalk is the WKU phonathonprogram that keeps alumni information up todate, and gets to share inforamtion about thenumerous ways of giving back to your alma mater.Jennifer (Cissell)(’04) Kuehn andMatt Kuehn ofHouston, Texas,announce the birthof their son, KyleDaniel Kuehn,born on April 9,2010. Kyle weighed 8 pounds, 6 ouncesand was 21 inches long.Jason Stonebraker of Bowling Green,Ky., is the new boys’ basketball HeadCoach at Greenwood High School.Brittany Schleicher (’05) of Hendersonville,Tenn., was named Design Associateat The Community Foundation ofMiddle Tennessee. Brittany will be responsiblefor the design, creation andmanagement of materials promotingThe Community Foundation of MiddleTennessee.Britton (’05) andAllison (Turner)Wallace (’05)of Bowling Green,Ky., were marriedon May 21, 2010.Derek (’05) andAlisha (Yates)(’04) Wix ofWhite House,Tenn., announcethe birth of theirdaughter, GraycenLynn Wix, born on Jan. 24, 2010.HeatherCowherd (’07) ofBowling Green,Ky., was selected asa princess of the2010 KentuckyDerby FestivalRoyal Court.Matt Rich (’07), David Erickson(’06), Anthony Olympia (’09) andBrent Rupard (’07) of Bowling Green,Ky., better known as the band EasyStreet, won 1st place in the French LickResort $10,000 Battle of the CountryBands competition. Easy Street hasshared the stage with country music starsChris Young, Justin Moore, John Andersonand Josh Thompson. For music andmore information about the band visit:http://www.myspace.com/easystreet4.Adam (’08) and Emily (Gilliland)Jochim (’06) of Alvaton, Ky., announcethe birth of their daughter, Isabella JoyElizabeth Jochim, born on March 15,2010.Joe B. Murley (’08) of Bowling Green,Ky., joined the Russellville office of HollandCPAs as a Staff Assistant. The BowlingGreen native previously worked withARGI Financial Group and graduatedfrom WKU with a degree in accounting.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 59

Class NotesFriends and FacultyDr. Juanita C. Bayless of Glasgow, Ky., is retiring asAssociate Dean of the Division of Extended Learning andOutreach and Director of WKU-Glasgow. “Dr. B” hasbeen a tireless advocate of postsecondary education. Herpassion and determination have heralded unprecedentedenrollment growth for WKU-Glasgow in the past 20years. Her mission of providing a seamless postsecondary environment foruniversity and technical college students is known and applauded throughoutthe Commonwealth. Her efforts will have lasting effects for years to come.Dr. Susan Jones of Bowling Green, Ky., retired after 40 years of service toWKU. Dr. Jones was President of the Kentucky Nurses Association and aNurse Educator at WKU. Dr. Jones’ focus on rural populations, the elderlyand an Old Order Mennonite community exemplifies her commitment to improvethe health, safety and well-being of those she serves. These accomplishmentsprovide evidence of her exemplary contributions to nursing education.Topper Travelers in ItalyPresident Ransdell and WKU alumni, facultyand current WKU students traveled to Italy thispast summer experiencing the Italian culture. Toview more photos and learn of future travel opporunitiesvisit us online.More onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritLifetime MembersWelcome new WKU Alumni Association Lifetime Members. This list includes our newest members from March 8, 2010 to July 13, 2010. The WKU AlumniAssociation sincerely thanks its Lifetime Members for their loyalty and dedication to WKU. E-communications are becoming more important, as we striveto reduce, recycle and reuse. Help support WKU's Green Initiative by keeping your e-mail address updated. Show your “Spirit” by becoming the newestLifetime Member of the WKU Alumni Association! Call 888-WKU-ALUM (888-958-2586) or visit alumni.wku.edu/joinnow.Mr. and Mrs. H. Sam Abell, IIMrs. Cara AdneyMs. Cynthia Jeanette AldridgeDr. Joseph Richard AllenMs. Madelyn Teresa AnetrellaMrs. Deborah A. AthertonMrs. Marilyn BairdMs. Brooklyn Nicole BelcherMs. Bonnie BermanMr. Brian Bradford BlossMr. and Mrs. John D. BrittMr. David Lynn BrooksMr. James Lee BrothersMs. Martha BurnMs. Ameerah CetawayoMr. and Mrs. Dan A. ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Tony L. ClarkMrs. Catherine J. CliburnDr. Susan B. CoeMr. Roger Dean CombsMr. Orville W. Dotson, IIIMr. Darryl DrakeMs. Stephanie Elizabeth DuncanMr. and Mrs. Curtis Lee FinleyMrs. Stacy Carter FleckMrs. Cynthia Rountree FletcherMs. Pamela K. FolmarMr. George Christopher FosterDr. and Mrs. David Gary HarlowMs. Wanda HoganVicki and Richard D. HoltonMrs. Valerie Gregory HughesMr. and Mrs. Matthew Phillip IdlettMr. and Mrs. Daron E. JordanMs. Lauren Ashley KeelingMr. and Mrs. Billy W. KempMr. and Mrs. Bruce Edward KietaMr. Kenneth Lee LamkinMs. Holly R. LewisMs. M. Melissa LossonPaula and Greg LyonsDr. and Mrs. Timothy E. MattinglyDr. Juli Anne and Mr. David A McCayMs. Lewatis Darnell McNealMickeye and Mike MurphyMr. Aaron Neel and Mrs. Danette NeelMr. and Mrs. Luis Enrique OreMs. Bobbi Jane PetersenMs. Melody J. PollardDr. Lori RadfordMr. Adam Joseph RiderMrs. Judith Rhodes RightleyMr. and Mrs. Matthew Harrison RogersMr. and Mrs. S. Richard RoysterMs. Dana Allison RussellMr. Cedric Dexter ScruggsLinda and Jim SkaggsMAJ RET and Mrs. Leroy Herman SmithMr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley StarksMr. Troy D. StovallLt Col (Ret) Thomas Glenn StrongMr. and Mrs. Bobby ThomasMrs. Carolyn Marie ThomasMs. Kathryn M. ThomasMrs. Patricia M. VincentMr. James A. WattsMr. John D. WenkMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ray WilliamsonMs. Stephanie A. Wilson60 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

Class NotesSave the Date!Distinct DialoguesSeptember 29, 2011Please join President and Mrs.Gary A. Ransdell and the faculty andstudents of the Honors College atWKU for an evening of stimulatingconversation about pressing issues ofthe day. Tables are themed by topicand conversation is facilitated by theoutstanding faculty and students ofthe Honors College. Guests are encouragedto bring a healthy appetitefor both stimulating conversationand a delicious meal! To register orto sponsor a table, please call theHonors College 270-745-2081.Grayson County alumna’s cookbookwill benefit nursing students at WKUA cookbook compiled by a retirednurse in Grayson County may hold therecipe for success for WKU students.Proceeds from the sale of JuanitaPorter’s Recipes from Porter Hill are beingused to fund a nursing scholarship atWKU. Top priority will be given tonon-traditional students from GraysonCounty.“I was a non-traditional studentwhen I started,” said Porter, who lives inthe Yeaman community. She didn’tbegin to pursue a college degree untilher four children were in school. She’shoping that other non-traditional studentsfrom her native county will benefitfrom the cookbook. “I know this scholarshipis not big money, but every littlebit helps,” Porter said.Porter received her associate degreein nursing from Elizabethtown Communityand Technical College, bachelor’sdegree in nursing from WKU and master’sdegree from the University ofMore onlinewww.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspiritLouisville. She retired from Twin LakesRegional Medical Center in Leitchfieldwhere her career included 12 years as directorof Nursing.The first Juanita Bland Porter NursingScholarship will be awarded for thefall 2011 semester. Recipes from Porter Hillincludes “some of the favorite recipes I’vecollected over the years,” Porter said.Growing up in the Shrewsbury community,she began cooking at age 10 tohelp her mom and younger brother. Overthe years, she has collected numerousrecipes and more than 200 cookbooks.Her original book idea was a memoirbut she realized a cookbook might bea better place to start. Other cooks andWKU students aren’t the only ones benefittingfrom the cookbook. Porter is too.“Now when I get ready to cook Ijust get the book and don’t have to gothrough boxes so it’s useful to me aswell,” she said.Recipes from Porter Hill is availablefor $19.95 at Twin Lakes Regional MedicalCenter, Rough River State ParkLodge and Grayson County Chamber ofCommerce. The cookbook is also availableby contacting Porter at 270-879-8403 or 270-589-8909.www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 61

Summer 2011Celtic ExperienceIreland & ScotlandFor more information, please contact tracy.morrison@wku.edu,call 888-WKU-ALUM(888-958-2586) or visit the Topper Travelers website at www.alumni.wku.edu/toppertravelNext Summer, share the Celtic Experience with WKU alumni and students!Dr. James Baker, WKU history faculty member, will lead a tour toDublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. We will visit the prehistoric tombof Newgrange, which is older than the pyramids of Egypt, the Hill of Tarawhere centuries of Irish Kings were crowned, and the monastic valley of Glendalough.Explore the Book of Kells, the Joyce Museum and the GuinnessBrewery. After a ferry crossing of the Irish Sea, we will see Edinburgh and StirlingCastles, Linlithgow Palace where Mary Queen of Scots was born, and St.Andrews where golf was born. On your own, you can visit the monster atLoch Ness or Rosslyn Chapel made famous by The Da Vinci Code.62 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

In MemoriamIn MemoriamWe pay tribute to all members of the WKU family who have passed away.Mr. Marion Abernethy, '48 BUMs. Barbara E. AdamsMr. Donald L. AdamsMrs. Genevieve (Nunn) Adkins, '57, '60Mr. James Allen, '81Mr. S. Norfleet Allen, IIIMr. James Alvey, '51, '56Ms. Catherine AndersonMrs. Mary (Stanfield) Arnett, '39Mr. Robert Ashby, '60 BUMr. David BaileyHon. Walter BakerMs. Gertrude Bale, '37 College HighMr. Michael Barlow, '79Ms. Sierra Barrier, StudentMr. John Barton, '72Mr. James Bazzell, '49, '55Mr. John Beam, '49 BUMr. Charles O. Blair, '53Mrs. Mary (Robertson) Blakeman, '60Mrs. Susan Bohart, '69, '71Mr. Thomas Boone, '48, '50Col.(Ret.) Joffre Boston, '42Mr. Harold S. BoucherMr. Joseph Bowling, '65Ms. Thelma (Lurding) Boyer, '37Mr. Jason Bracy, '97Col. (Ret.) Ruel BranhamMr. Dennis BratcherMrs. Lynne (Crutcher) Breen, '92Ms. Melissa (Tongate) Brink, '01Mr. Roger Brown, '68Mr. William Brown, '63, '75Mr. Jerry M. Burchett, StaffMr. Darrell BurtonMrs. Mary (Vanwinkle) Burton, '88Mr. Harry Leigh Bush, Jr.Hon. Denver ButlerMr. William Butler, '48Mr. Arthur Calhoun, '52Mrs. Lucile (Riley) Callis, '34Mr. Donald Collins, '76Mr. Paul Constant, '85Mr. Francis Cook, '67, '70, '71Mrs. Martha (Baxter) Cooper, '43Mrs. Pauline CorbinMr. Neil CornellMr. Darrell CoxMrs. Judy Craft, FacultyMs. Winnie CrossMr. Robert Crowe, '89Susan E. DavisKenneth Day, '56 BUAnn B. DeavoursMrs. Sarah (Cravens) Dotson, '94, '99Mr. Hugh Dougherty, '79Ms. Roberta (Rifenberg) Duckett, '81Mr. William Evans, '53 BUMs. Eva (Clardy) Evitts, '64Dr. Gene FarleyMs. Edith Fields, '74Mr. Charles Forrester, FacultyMr. John Foster, '60Ms. Frieda Friedli, '62 College HighTerry F. FrazierMr. Joe C. GarmanMrs. Clara (Spratt) Gomez, '43, '60 BUMr. Victor Grant, College HighMr. Scott Gray, '99Mrs. Helen (Hardy) Gregory, '53Mr. Aaron Griffin, '41Ms. Addie (McCormack) Griffin, '43, '65Mr. Dale HaganMs. Buff Handley, '75Mr. Riley Handy, '66Edna M. HarlowMr. Glen Harris, StaffMr. Max Hart, '69Mr. Fred HarveyMrs. Tressie (Britt) Hatcher, '57Ms. Mary Head, '88Mr. James Henderson, '87Mr. Albert HerzogMrs. Marjorie (Hankins) Hobson, '48, '63Dr. Nancy HollandMr. Louis HollemanMr. Gordon HoodMr. Charles J. “Chuck” Holmes, '60Mr. Harry Hughes, '48Mr. Harold Hunt, '49Ms. Norma Iglehart, '42Dr. Walter Johnson, '55Ms. Linda Keach, '70, '77Mr. Donald KedzieMr. Eric D. LanierDr. Nathaniel Layson, '50Mrs. Tracy (Carter) Lewis, '98Mr. Robert Lightfoot, College HighMrs. Pattie LittleMr. James LondonMs. Pansy Lowe, '41Grace D. MadisonKaren E. MarcumMrs. Elaine MartinMr. Wallace Mason, '66, '73Mrs. Ann McAllisterMr. Warren H. McCaulley '48Mr. William McChesney, '78Ms. Jennie (Stephens) McClendon, '86Mrs. Anna (Burnett) McGaw, '45 BUMr. Lester McMannesMr. James Meeks, '62, '64 BUMs. Joyce (Romines) Melson, '48Mr. Warren Millar, '98Mrs. Virginia (Barton) Miller, '71Ms. Virginia Minogue, '62 BUMr. W.L. MoatsMr. James Monroe, StaffMr. Ricky Moreland, '97Mr. John Morris, '34Mr. John K. MorrowMrs. Julia (McCarty) Mueller, '42Mr. William Murphy, '69www.alumni.wku.edu | WKU SPIRIT | 63

In MemoriamMr. Antwyan L. Nuckols, StudentMr. Louis O'KornMs. Martha OverbekeMyrtle J. Owens, FacultyMrs. Lucy OxendineMr. Gary W. Page, studentIrma PaluzziMr. Charles ParksMrs. Mary ParrishMs. Hazel (Kilpatrick) Parson, '60Ms. Dean P. Payne, StaffWinston PeoplesLinda G. PetersMs. Veronica (Woodard) Pino, '82Mr. Virgil Porter, '38Mr. Joseph Priore, '88Mr. John Reed, '69Mr. Aubrey Reeves, '67Mrs. Glynneva RileyJ. C. RileyMr. Joe Ritchie, '66Mrs. Cavella Lyons Robbins '95Mrs. Martha (Miller) Rose, '72, '75Mr. Harold RussellManijeh S. Sadeghi, '81Mr. George Sadler, '48, '48, '53Mrs. Martha (Masden) Sanderson, '49Mr. Paul Sanderson, '77Mr. Duncan Sanford, '62Mr. George Sauer, '54, '61, '69Mrs. Margaret (Thomas) Saxton,College HighMs. Vonnie T. Scott, FacultyMs. Mattie Self, '60Mrs. Pat Shields ‘92Dr. Charles ShippMr. John SillsCol. Cooper Smith, '50, '79College HighDr. Eugene Smith, '70, '79Ms. Frances SmithMrs. Lillian Snaden, '73, '76Dr. Cynthia (Booty) Snyder, FacultyDorothy Spears, StaffNorene N. StahlAllen Stephen, '76Mrs. Hazel Stephenson, '50, '71 BUDr. Elliott Stevens, '06Mr. Michael T. StrainMrs. Sara SutherlandMrs. Daisy (Wigginton) Thaler, '56Mr. Armon Thurman, '51, '56Mr. Edward ThurmanMr. Larry Turner, '69Mr. George Unseld, '74Mr. Carroll Upton, '51Mr. Lewis G. Vale, '56 College HighMr. Joseph Vance, '41Mrs. Martha (Taylor) VanOverbeke, '38Mr. Robert Walker, '58, '68Mr. John Walsh, '41 BUMr. Charles Watson, '61, '62Mrs. Pauline (Beliles) Webster, '59Mr. Damon Wedding, '43Mrs. Juanita (Blankenship) Weeks, '47 BUMr. George Wells, '47 College HighEmma (Moulder) WestbrookMs. Ruth (Drake) Westerfield, '89Mr. Wade Whitley, '80Ms. Mildred Wiggington, '79Ms. Betty (Little) Wilhite, '89Warren Williams, '53Mrs. Henrietta (Smith) Wilson, '55, '58Ms. Susan Wilson, '93Mr. Joseph Wimsatt, '80Mrs. Patricia (Shacklette) Wolpert, '71Mr. Francis Wortham, '50Dr. Paul WozniakMaxine (Belk) Young, College HighMr. Henry ZimmerWKU SPIRIT ONLINELook for this special icon throughout your copy of WKU SPIRIT! It signifies additional resourcesthat are available in our new WKU SPIRIT online located at www.alumni.wku.edu/wkuspirit.Sometimes the story is just too good, and there is just not enough room to share everything with ourreaders. Our E-Zine offers readers MORE information, MORE pictures and MORE resources.Visit the WKU SPIRIT online for an exciting multimedia component, including expanded text,slideshow presentations, additional story resources and exclusive video.64 | WKU SPIRIT | Fall 2010

WKU Alumni Association1906 College Heights Blvd. #31016Bowling Green, KY 42101-1016Non-ProfitUS Postage PaidGlasgow KY42141Permit # 684CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTEDMy passion is WKU Football.I am excited to be back home on the Hill as the Head Coach ofHilltopper Football! I have been a part of quality programs and highlevels of achievement as a WKU student-athlete and AssistantCoach. It’s now time to Chase Greatness and Catch Excellence aswe prepare Hilltopper Football for a brighter future. The entire universitycontinues to improve the lives of our students, alumni andthe many communities and people we serve around the globe.Please join me in supporting the things at WKU for which you havea passion.— Willie Taggart ’98So tell us. What’s your passion?Alumni Relations & Annual Giving1906 College Heights Blvd. #31016Bowling Green, KY 42101-1016888-WKU-ALUM (958-2586)email alumni@wku.edu