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Opening  Comments 


Niches 


It  was  simply  by  chance  that  Jim  Marlowe  appeared  in  the  doorway 
of  my  office  that  morning.  His  wife  Linda,  who  works  for  the 
School  of  Nursing,  was  out  of  town,  so  Jim  was  dropping  off  a  few  pub- 
licity photos  of  a  School  of  Nursing  event  that  had  just  taken  place.  I 
never  would  ha\e  imagined  where  that  meeting  would  lead. 

We'd  never  met,  but  1  had  often  seen  his  work.  He's  a  photographer — 
one  of  the  best  in  the  area.  I  enjoy  photography  too.  We  talked  for  a 
couple  minutes  and  then  he  sat  down.  The  quick  introduction  turned 
into  a  one-hour  visit.  We  talked  about  photography,  religion,  humanity 
and  life.  He  shared  with  me  the  story  of  how  God  led  in  his  life,  how  he 
became  an  Adventist,  how  he  attended  Southern,  and  how  he  became  a 
professional  photographer. 

I  called  him  on  the  phone  a  couple  days  later  and  said,  "Jim,  you 
have  to  let  me  tell  your  story."  Though  reluctant,  he  agreed. 

For  the  past  couple  months  as  I've  written,  edited,  revised  and  re- 
written, I've  been  opened  to  a  whole  new  world.  Jim  is  an  artist,  in  the 
purest  sense  of  the  word.  He  creates  portraits  and  his  portraits  tell  sto- 
ries. But  with  being  an  artist  comes  a  certain  element  of  risk — long 
hours,  loneliness,  pain  and  vulnerability. 

Jim's  trade  is  photography  Mine  is  writing.  And  as  1  listened  to  him 
talk  about  pain  and  vulnerability,  1  couldn't  comprehend  the  "suffering" 
of  which  he  spoke.  That  was  before  1  began  writing  his  story. 

Never  have  1  become  so  involved  in  an  assignment.  And  never  has  a 
story  meant  so  much  to  me.  Maybe  it's  because  I'm  so  intrigued  by  his 
talent.  Or  maybe  it's  because  he  poured  out  his  soul  as  he  told  me  his 
story,  and  then  trusted  me  to  put  it  down  on  paper  to  share  with  every- 
one who  picks  up  this  magazine. 

Jim's  story  fascinates  me.  It's  a  story  of  struggle  and  despair  that  leads 
to  hope  and  happiness;  and  constantly  woven  throughout  is  the  reoccur- 
ring  theme  of  God's  everlasting  mercy  and  love.  His  story  is  so  unique, 
yet  it's  the  story  of  each  one  of  us — struggle  and  despair  turning  into 
hope  and  happiness. 

I  believe  that  each  experience  in  life  teaches  us  a  lesson.  Jim  will  tell 
you  the  same.  The  lesson  I  learned  from  Jim  is  that  each  of  us  has  a 
choice:  we  can  use  our  talents  for  God  or  for  ourselves.  If  we  use  our 
talents  for  ourselves,  we  will  never  reach  full  potential,  but  if  we  use 
them  for  God,  the  possibilities  are  endless. 

"God  created  each  one  of  us  uniquely,"  Jim  says,  "but  until  we  de- 
velop our  talents  for  His  ser\'ice,  there  will  be  a  niche  out  there  waiting 
to  be  filled." 

That's  Jim's  stor\'.  He  found  his  niche  and  he's  using  it  to  glorify  God. 

What's  your  niche? 


2  .  SUMMER  2002 


Features 


-       McKEfUBRARY 
iouttiem  Adva^^t  Universitv 
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Collegedate,  TW  37315 

JUL  -  o  im 


8  Portrait  of  a  Photographer  bvcarettNudd 

Jim  Marlowe's  patience  and  faith  have  allowed  him  to  overcome  a  lifetime 
of  challenges  and  become  one  of  Chattanooga's  leading  photographers. 


by  Ryan  Wallace 


18  American  Humanics 

Southern's  affiliation  with  American  Humanics,  Inc.,  provides  students 
with  valuable  experience  as  they  train  to  become  future  nonprofit  leaders. 


22  Paying  the  Bills 


by  Carol  Loree 


On  the  eve  of  its  largest  project,  the  Committee  of  100  anticipates 
expanding  its  membership  and  realizing  another  dream  for  the  university. 

24      KK    UaVlS    by  KeUi  Gauthier 

During  the  past  four  decades  K.R.  Davis  has  filled  a  variety  of  roles 

at  Southern.  In  his  current  role  he  is  building  more  than  relationships. 


by  Bethany  Martin 


28  Gospel  in  Work  Boots 

More  than  550  students  and  employees  participated  in  Southern's  annual 
Community  Service  Day,  making  the  event  an  overwhelming  success. 


Departments 

5  Teaching  Teachers 

6  People 

14  Lifetime  Learning 

21  Spotlight 

25  Headlines 

30  Mission  Minutes 

31  Scrap  book 

32  On  the  Move 

34    Beyond  the  Classroom 


COVER:  Jim  Marlowe,  76, 
works  as  a  professional 
photographer  in  the 
Chattanooga  area.  His  wife, 
Linda,  is  on  staff  in  the 
School  of  Nursing.  Photo  by 
Linda  Marlowe. 


Columns  •  3 


InBox 


Kudos 

Congratulations  on  a  superb  job  on  the 
Spring  '02  Columns! 

I  love  the  cover  photo  and  related  article 
on  "The  Chattanooga  Turn  Around,"  and  I'm 
sure  it  will  be  a  valuable  tool  for  community 
connections.  It  was  inspiring  to  learn  how  the 
Personal  Evangelism  class  is  so  practical  for 
students  in  "Sharing  Jesus."  I  also  appreciate 
the  articles  you  include  by  and  about  our 
alumni,  like  the  one  this  time  by  Gail  Francis 
on  self-defense. 

Southern  has  so  much  going  for  it,  and 
you've  done  a  great  job  again  in  getting  the 
word  out.  Thanks  to  you  and  your  staff! 

Patrice  Hieb,  staff 


Proud  to  be  an  alum 

From  the  f-mailfiox  of  Carol  Loree.  director  ofdumni  relations 

On  this  morning  after  one  of  my  daughter's 
best  and  biggest  nights,  1,  her  humble  parent, 
wish  to  thank  all  who  attended  her  Senior 
Recital  last  evening  and  those  who  helped  her. 
Mr.  Evans  (director  of  food  service),  your  food 
choices  pleased  everyone  who  tasted  the  pine- 
apple. Mr.  Burrus  (Village  Market  manager), 
your  carrot  cake  was  oh  so  scrumptious.  The 
florist  shop,  Mary  Lou's  Flowers — what  artistry! 
Thank  you. 

Those  who  are  part  of  Southern's  family 
continue  to  make  me  proud  to  be  an  alumnus. 
Thank  you.  Thank  you. 

Cheryl  Camara  Murphy,  73 


Congrats  School  of  Music 

My  family  and  I  really  enjoyed  the  concert 
last  Friday  night  [April  26]  given  at  the 
CoUegedale  Seventh-day  Adventist  Church. 
Southern  Adventist  University's  Symphony 
Orchestra,  the  combined  choirs,  Mrs.  Minner, 
Mr.  Rasmussen,  the  other  directors  plus  the 
soloists  gave  a  well-rehearsed,  splendid  and 
superb  performance.  I  have  always  loved 
Mozart's  Requiem,  hut  this  performance  pro- 
vided me  with  a  real  blessing. 

Thank  you.  School  of  Music,  for  enriching 
the  lives  of  all  the  students,  teachers,  staff 
members,  and  CoUegedale  residents  with  such 
wonderful  music. 

William  Van  Grit,  faculty 


Columns  Questions 

•Can  you  let  me  know  who  donated  the 
piano  that  my  former  piano  professor  Ashton  is 
shown  with  on  page  20?  I  read  it  twice  and  still 
-  can't  find  it.  Was  that  an  oversight,  was  it 
omitted  for  space,  or  does  the  donor  wish  to 
remain  anonymous?  If  the  latter,  maybe  you 
could  disclose  that  to  save  the  curious  like  me 
from  wondering!  I  ask  this  not  because  1  wish 
to  criticize  the  writing  (which  is  far  from  my 
intent);  I  ask  because  I  took  piano  and  am 
fascinated  by  player  pianos. 

•  As  1  read  "Sense  is  Your  Best  Defense"  on 
page  23, 1  wondered  what  was  wrong  with  "Be 
wary  of  mechanisms  that  allow  you  to  unlock 
all  four  doors  while  approaching  your  vehicle!" 
TTiat  didn't  make  sense  to  me.  I've  been  told 
we  should  have  keys  ready  so  we  can  get  into 
the  car  without  delay  and  having  a  device  that 
allows  the  door  to  be  opened  without  delay 
sounds  like  a  great  idea!  OK,  1  think  1  just 
figured  it  out — opening  the  driver's  door  is 
great  but  ail  doors  is  not.  Is  that  the  nuance 
we're  supposed  to  have  gathered?  1  think  the 
article  got  edited  for  space  just  a  bit  too  much. 
Again,  I'm  not  trying  to  be  critical,  just  want 
to  know  and  provide  some  free  reader  feedback ! 

•In  the  "Selling  Southern"  article,  why 
wasn't  Bert  Ringer  included  in  the  photo?  I 
don't  see  him  in  the  caption  or  text  either — is 
he  no  longer  in  the  picture,  so  to  speak? 

•Did  Khidhir  Hamza  express  any  concern 
for  his  safety  in  the  U.S.? 

JTShim,  '86 

Editor's  Note: 

•T/ie  donor  of  the  player  piano  wishes  to  re- 
main anonymous . 

•Yes,  it  is  safer  to  unlock  only  the  driver's  door. 

'Bert  Ringer  is  a  recruiter  for  Southern's  Ad- 
missions Office.  The  photo  in  the  "Selling  South- 
em"  article  was  of  the  Vice  President  of  Marketing 
ar\d  Enrollment  Services  and  the  directors  of  each 
department  for  which  she  is  responsible. 

'During  Mr.  Hamza s  visit,  he  expressed  very 
little  concern  for  his  safety);  however,  there  were 
some  questions  asked  by  the  local  media  on  which 
he  would  not  comment. 


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COLUMNS 


Volume  54 


Number  3 


Editor:  Garrett  Nudd,  '00 
Layout  Editor:  Ingrid  Skantz,  '90 
Photography:  Jyll  Taylor,  current 
Editorial  Assistant:  Ryan  Wallace,  current 


President:  Gordon  Bietz 
Academic  Administration:  Steve  Pawluk 
Finandal  Administration:  Dale  Bidwell 
Student  Services:  William  Wohlers 
Advancement:  David  Burghart 
Marketing/Enrollment:  Vinita  Sauder,  78 
Public  Relations:  Rob  Howell,  '95 
Alumni  Relations:  Carol  Loree,  '85 


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®2002,  Southern  Adventist  University. 


4  •  SUMMER  2002 


Teaching  Teachers 


Some  time  has  passed,  but  the  memor\-  lingers.  It  was  one  of  those 
(Jays  when  my  class  lecture  wasn't  making  sense  to  the  students.  The 
look  of  boredom  and  disinterest  told  me  that  I  was  "bombing  out."  Mer- 
cifully, tor  all  concerned,  the  class  finally  came  to  an  end.  I  left  the 
classroom  discouraged  and  headed  for  the  solace  of  my  office,  my  body 
language  obviously  communicating  my  state  of  mind.  A  student  from 
the  class  approached  me,  placed  her  hand  on  my  arm,  and  asked  how  1 
was  doing.  1  answered  in  a  manner  that  masked  my  true  feelings  and 
thanked  her  for  asking.  To  this  day  1  can  recall  the  impact  of  that  very 
brief  encounter.  Her  kindness  was  like  a  tonic  for  my  soul.  It  reminded 
me  anew  that  God  understood  my  needs,  sending  encouragement 
through  the  kind  words  of  a  caring  student. 

Such  reminders  of  basic  principles  often  come  my  way  through  my 
interaction  with  students.  In  fact,  one  of  the  best  ways  to  learn  such 
lessons  is  to  be  around  univer- 
sity students  on  a  regular  basis. 
They  have  a  powerful  and 
effective  way  of  teaching — 
through  questions  asked  and 
questions  not  asked  (like, 
"Why  did  you  make  such  an 
obviously  incorrect  state- 
ment?"), verbal  and  non-verbal 
feedback,  written  material, 
informal  visits  while  sharing 
leisure  time  and  discussions  in 
the  privacy  of  one's  office.  It 
has  been  suggested  that  teach- 
ers routinely  learn  more  vital 
lessons  from  students  than 
students  learn  from  teachers, 
and  in  my  personal  experience, 
that  has  been  the  case. 

Some  lessons  that  remain 
with  me  are  those  I  have  received  from  observing  students  as  they  dem- 
onstrate behaviors  rooted  in  Christian  love.  This  is  manifested  in  atti- 
tudes of  honesty,  fair  play,  patience,  a  willingness  to  forgive  and  to 
overlook  one's  shortcomings,  demonstrations  of  affirmation  and  appre- 
ciation, commitment  to  service,  and,  most  significantly,  a  genuine  con- 
cern for  the  welfare  of  others. 

I  have  observed  this  concern  for  others  many  times  while  working 
with  study  groups  during  our  annual  tours  to  New  York  City.  Several 
years  ago,  a  group  of  students  was  visiting  the  Harlem  home  of  Mother 
Hale,  a  legendary  caregiver  who  provided  foster  care  for  infants  bom  to 
drug-addicted  parents.  During  Mother  Hale's  presentation,  one  of  the 
students  spontaneously  removed  his  large  cowboy-style  hat  and  passed  it 
among  those  present.  Shortly,  the  hat  was  filled  to  overflowing  with 
dollar  bills.  The  spirit  of  generosity  and  caring  that  was  demonstrated 
touched  me,  for  I  knew  that  many  in  the  group  had  little  cash  with 


Lessons  I  Have  Learned 

From  Students 


by  Ed  Lamb 


them,  hut  they  were  willing  to  share  what  they  had  for  the  sake  of 
Mother  Hale's  kids.  This  concern  for  others  has  also  been  cited  by  ob- 
servers as  they  see  Southern  students  eagerly  participating  in  the  Salva- 
tion Army  Thanksgiving-day  feeding  of  the  homeless  in  New  York. 
Some  might  be  put  off  by  the  unkempt  appearance  of  a  homeless  person, 
but  students  routinely  engage  them  in  friendly  conversation  and  affirm 
them  as  individuals  in  need  of  respect  and  care. 

Other  lessons  have  been  more  difficult  to  learn,  for  they  sometimes 
reflect  on  my  personal  shortcomings — those  times  when  I  was  not  as  fair 

as  I  should  have  been,  or 
responded  too  rigidly  to  a 
challenge  to  my  grading  sys- 
tem, or  when  I  simply  was  not 
prepared  for  a  classroom  pre- 
sentation. 

Such  a  situation  recently 
presented  itself  when  I  at- 
tempted to  discuss  a  lifestyle 
issue  with  a  young  lady  in  my 
class.  I  did  not  give  sufficient 
thought  to  what  I  wanted  to 
say,  and  the  words  simply  did 
not  come  out  as  I  intended, 
contributing  to  personal  dis- 
comfort to  the  student  and 
myself  I  was  determined  to 
rectify  the  situation  and 
talked  with  her  again  several 
days  later.  By  her  words  and 
demeanor  she  indicated  that  she  understood  my  concern  for  her  behav- 
ior and  graciously  finessed  my  bungled  attempts  to  deal  with  a  difficult 
issue,  reminding  me  again  of  my  need  to  think  carefully  before  speaking 
to  anyone  about  touchy  personal  issues.  It  was  also  a  demonstration  of 
the  willingness  of  students  to  overlook  one's  mistakes. 

Recently,  I  have  had  to  contend  with  a  personal  health  issue  that  has 
resulted  in  varying  speech  problems.  I've  been  overwhelmed  with  the 
support  and  encouragement  shown  me  by  those  in  my  classes.  Quite 
frankly,  their  support  has  enabled  me  to  "deal  with"  this  difficult  situa- 
tion. 

By  any  measure,  working  with  Southern  students  is  a  rare  privilege, 
and  1  consider  myself  blessed  to  have  such  an  opportunity.  My  life  has 
been  enriched  and  shaped  over  the  past  30  years  by  working  with  a 
group  of  young  people  who  love  Jesus  and  demonstrate  that  love  by 
serving  others.    ♦ 


Columns  •  5 


People 


MrnoiQ  Locnran 

Making  Something  of  Himself 

The  day  Arnold  Cochran  left  his  Georgia 
home  and  five  acres  of  unpicked  cotton  to 
attend  Southern  Missionary  College  was  the 
happiest  day  of  his  life — so  far. 

Raised  during  the  Depression  by  exacting 
parents,  Arnold  lived  70  miles  from  the  nearest 
Adventist  church.  He  and  his  sister,  Ethel, 
studied  Sabbath  School  lessons  with  their 
mother,  so  when  Elder  W.j.  Keith  visited  their 
home,  It  was  clear  that  at  age  15,  .'Kmold  knew 
his  Bible  well.  When  Keith  invited  him  to  At- 
lanta to  be  baptized,  it  was  Arnold's  fifth  time 
in  an  SDA  church. 

Attending  Southern  challenged  the  "shy, 
backward"  Georgia  boy.  Younger  than  most 
freshmen,  he  wore  an  outdated  suit  too  short  in 
the  arms  and  legs  for  his  tall,  slim  frame. 

"Back  then,  I  spoke  in  an  even  slower  Geor- 
gia drawl  than  I  do  now,"  so  President  Wright's 
one-hour  College  Problems  course  presented  a 
problem  in  itself.  Freshmen  were  required  to 
stand  and  tell  their  name,  hometown,  major, 
and  where  they  attended  high  school.  "When 
it  came  my  time,  1  stood  up  with  knees  knock- 
ing. I  had  never  spoken  to  a  group  of  more 
than  200  people  in  my  life."  He  started  to  tell 
the  class,  "Mah  name  is  Arnold  Cochran.  Ahm 
from  Apalachee,  Georgia,..."  and  knee-slap- 
ping laughter  broke  out  in  Lytm  Wood  Hall 


chapel.  "They  never  did  let  me  finish  that 
speech,"  he  says.  From  that  moment,  his  nick- 
name became  "Apalachee."  Though  only  a 
few  knew  Arnold  Cochran,  within  a  couple 
days  everyone  on  campus  knew  "Apple." 

EXiring  summers,  Arnold  usually  worked  at 
the  furniture  factory.  The  one  summer  he  didn't, 
Mary  Chesney  arrived  on  campus.  That  school 
year  she  worked  in  the  cafeteria,  intentionally 
securing  a  position  on  the  boys'  line  serving 
three  times  a  day.  Arnold  noticed  her  beauti- 
ful black  hair  and  twinkling  brown  eyes,  but 
had  a  hard  time  getting  the  nerve  to  ask  her 
for  a  date.  When  he  finally  did,  she  accepted. 
Soon  they  were  arrangmg  to  meet  each 
other's  parents  on  vacation  breaks.  One  "hap- 
piest day"  led  to  another  for  Arnold,  and  in 
June  1951,  Mary  became  his  bride.  They  both 
planned  to  continue  college,  hut  finances 
were  challenging  and  Mary  went  to  work  full 
time  so  Arnold  could  continue  his  education. 

Arnold's  parents  didn't  always  say  it,  but 
years  later  it  was  clear  they  were  proud  of  him. 
He  recalls  the  last  thing  his  mother  said  to 
him  before  dying,  "I  sure  am  glad  you  left  this 
hick  town  and  made  something  of  yourself." 

TTiat  he  did. 

The  Cochrans  live  in  Cleveland,  Tennessee, 
and  own  a  brokerage  company  specializing  in  food 
sales.  They  lead  the  SMCites  (1945-55  alumni) 
ar\d  have  three  children  and  five  grandchildren . 


Christy  Ketcherside 

Beetles  and  the  Outdoors 

On  any  given  day,  there's  only  one  red  VW 
Beetle  in  the  girl's  dorm  parking  lot.  Just  on 
the  inside  of  the  windshield  is  a  small  bud  vase 
built  into  the  dash.  Inside  it  is  a  small  silk  daisy. 
This  car  is  about  as  feminine  as  a  car  can  be. 

Not  until  1  look  in  the  hack  seat  do  1  notice 
some  unusual  things.  The  seats  are  full  of  ropes, 
harnesses,  quickdraws,  and  other  rock-climbing 
equipment.  Before  1  can  count  how  many 
carabiners  are  locked  onto  a  big  backpack, 
Christy  and  her  friends  walk  up,  hop  in,  and 
drive  off  for  another  weekend  outing  to  Foster 
Falls,  Sunset  Rock  or  Grindstone  Mountain. 
Lead  climbing  to  a  new  pitch  is  all  in  a  day's  fun 
for  Christ^'  and  her  friends,  and  they  go  camp- 
ing, backpacking,  or  caving  as  often  as  they  can. 

Christy  just  completed  her  freshman  year. 


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Denim  or  a  Pinstripe  Suit 

Question:  Take  a  bachelor's  degree  in  religion 
and  a  minor  in  history.  Add  career  experi- 
ence in  teaching,  real  estate,  and  chemical  pro- 
duction, and  what  do  you  get? 

Answer:  Marry  Hamilton,  director  of  property 
and  industry  at  Southern. 


•  SUMMER  2002 


Thousands  of  miles  from  home,  she  was  a  little 
apprehensive  ahout  college  when  first  arriving. 

"I  remember  my  first  day,"  says  Christy.  "1 
was  overwhelmed  with  the  whole  college  thing 
and  scared  halt  to  death.  1  was  so  surprised 
when  Dr.  Nyirady  (chair  of  the  biology  depart- 
ment) helped  me  move  my  stuff  into  my  room." 

Later,  when  a  math  professor  brought  donuts 
to  class,  she  realized  that  Southern's  faculty  are 
really  "there  to  help  the  students  in  every  way." 

That's  not  to  say  her  studies  are  easy.  "Classes 
are  classes,"  she  says,  "and  1  can't  really  say  that 
1  love  them."  Christy  began  the  year  as  a  pre-med 
biology  major,  but  after  taking  general  biology, 
she  says  she  never  wants  to  see  another  preserved 
specimen  again.  Next  fall,  she  will  change  her 
major  to  mass  communications  with  an  empha- 
sis in  advertising  and  a  minor  in  graphic  design. 

"I'm  not  really  sure  how  this  will  fit  into  my 
dream  of  being  a  missionary,"  says  Christy.  "1 


would  love  to  live  in  the  middle  of  the  jungle 
in  a  little  hut  and  have  a  dugout  canoe... uh  oh, 
I'm  getting  off  the  subject  here." 

When  asked  what  she  likes  to  talk  about, 
Christy  says  "Ideas.  1  am  a  big  dreamer,  and  I'm 
always  planning  something  new.  1  like  talking 
about  what  I'm  going  to  do  in  the  future,  places 
I'm  gonna  go,  things  I'm  gonna  see  and  do.  1 
could  talk  ahout  that  stuff  for  hours." 

Christy  works  weekly  at  KR's  Place  making 
sandwiches  and  slushies  for  extra  money.  On  the 
weekends  when  she's  not  climbing  she  hangs  out 
with  friends  at  Barnes  &  Noble  or  the  Walnut 
Street  Bridge.  Each  Sunday  morning  her  friends 
gather  for  breakfast  at  the  Campus  Kitchen. 

It's  been  a  good  year  at  Southern  for  Christy. 
"I'm  coming  back  next  year,"  she  says.  "1  have 
great  friends  here  that  I  don't  want  to  leave, 
and  I  don't  know  of  any  other  place  I'd  want  to 
go  anyway." 


Marty  came  to  campus  in  the  fall  of  1 998  to 
fill  a  new  position  in  the  area  of  financial  ad- 
ministration. His  varied  background  suits  him 
well  for  his  multi-faceted  job. 

His  responsibilities  include  supervision  of  four 
university  businesses — College  Press,  Village 
Market,  Southern  Carton  Industries,  and  Quick 
Print.  He  is  also  responsible  for  managing  the 


university's  real  estate  holdings;  student  rental 
properties;  faculty/staff  rental  properties;  com- 
mercial and  industrial  leasing;  the  community 
wellness  program;  new  construction  manage- 
ment; project  financing;  and  land-use  planning. 
"I  have  a  lot  to  do,  but  it's  fim.  1  look  forward 
to  coming  in  to  work  each  morning,"  Marty 
says.  "Leaving  behind  business  in  the  private 


sector  and  coming  to  work  at  Southern  has 
really  given  me  a  sense  of  mission  and  purpose." 

Certainly  Marty's  job  is  far  from  mundane. 
Even  getting  dressed  in  the  morning  adds  vari- 
ety to  his  already  busy  life.  "Some  mornings  I 
put  on  jeans  and  a  hard  hat,  other  days  I  dress 
in  a  suit  and  tie." 

Since  he  came  to  Southern,  Marty's  biggest 
project  was  the  development  and  construction 
of  Southern  'V'illage,  which  was  completed  in 
2001.  The  construction  of  four  apartment  com- 
plexes completed  the  first  phase  of  Southern 
Village  and  opened  up  housing  for  an  additional 
144  students.  Prior  to  Southern  Village,  the 
lack  of  space  was  so  great  that  groups  of  upper- 
classmen  students  were  living  in  community 
houses. 

Marty's  role  with  Southern  Village  was  project 
manager.  He  hired  the  architect,  secured  the 
financing,  and  developed  the  architectural 
standards.  "Our  goal  was  to  play  off  the  existing 
architecture  on  campus  with  the  red  brick  and 
the  white  columns,"  Marty  says.  "Fortunately 
we  were  able  to  create  a  structure  that  is  as 
visually  appealing  as  it  is  functional." 

Marry  enjoys  spending  spare  time  with  his  family. 
His  wife,  Carolyn,  is  a  philanthropy  comuitant. 
They  have  two  daughters.  Amanda,  age  13,  hasher 
own  Arabian  horse  and  enjoys  competitive  eques' 
trian  events.  Olivia,  age  II,  loves  bugs  and  insects 
and  is  likely  to  study  entomology  in  future  schooling. 


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he  old  winding  road  is  filled 
with  potholes.  It's  not  quite 
gravel,  but  definitely  not  paved — 
carved  through  the  woods  like  a 
stream  through  a  mountain.  The 
rustic  brown  house  sits  nestled 
in  the  woods;  a  stone  path  leads 
from  the  driveway  to  the  porch. 

As  I  approach  the  house  I  pass  a  hammock  stretched  lazily  between  two 
trees.  On  the  front  porch  a  swing  sways  in  the  afternoon  breeze.  Like 
everything  else,  its  position  is  strategic — directly  facing  a  Japanese 
maple,  which  on  this  spring  day,  is  flaunting  its  brilliant  colors:  crimson, 
burgundy,  purple  and  red. 

Hanging  above  the  doorbell  is  a  plaque  carved  from  old  wood. 
Engraved  are  the  words  "The  city  is  made  by  man,  but  this  country  life  is 
of  God." 

In  the  distance  birds  chirp  and  forest  creatures  chatter.  The  beauty  of 
Mother  Nature  gives  birth  to  a  picture  perfect  setting,  inspiring  artistry 
and  creativity  within  all  who  encounter  its  splendor. 

The  Studio 

Jim  Marlowe  is  a  photographer — one  of  the  most  talented  and  best- 
trained  photographers  in  the  Chattanooga  area.  He  shoots  weddings, 
portraits,  scenics  and  stills.  His  wife  Linda,  is  the  progressions  coordina- 
tor for  the  School  of  Nursing  at  Southern  Adventist  University. 

I  am  greeted  at  the  door  and  graciously  welcomed  inside.  Deliber- 
ately 1  scan  the  room,  taking  careful  notice  of  my  surroundings.  The 


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house  is  tastefully 
decorated.  A  book- 
case stands  in  the 
comer.  A  stack  of 
magazines  rests 
beside  the  fireplace. 
On  the  top  of  the 
stack  is  a  photogra- 
phy journal,  hs 
dog-eared  comers 
indicate  its  use. 

Tlie  walls  are  covered  with  portraits — of 
children,  women,  families  and  lovers.  Each  one 
is  different,  yet  each  is  mysteriously  similar. 
Looking  at  each  print  I  study  them  carefully — 
composition,  pose,  lighting  and  expression — 
everything  I  leamed  in  my  photography 
classes.  What  is  his  secret?  How  does  he  do  it? 
The  subjects  of  his  photographs  come  alive 
with  beauty. 

Each  print  is  a  reflection  of  the  artist — 
talent,  passion,  perfection,  love. 

Jim  offers  me  a  seat  and  we  begin  to  talk. 
We  talk  about  the  weather — it's  a  beautiful 
day.  We  talk  about  his  home — he  and  Linda 
have  lived  here  more  than  20  years.  We  talk 
about  nature — birds,  deer,  raccoons,  bears — he 
shares  his  wooded  yard  with  them  all.  "I  really 
enjoy  wildlife,"  he  says.  "I  love  people,  but  I 
need  to  have  my  sublime  tranquiliry."  He 
smiles  as  he  gazes  out  the  front  window. 

Silence  hangs  briefly  and  time  stands  still. 

Sublime  rran^uilit)i — the  words  echo  in  my 
mind. 

"Linda  and  I  are  really  blessed,"  he  says 
interrupting  the  silence  and  my  thoughts.  "The 
only  thing  I  might  wish  for  is  a  place  in  the 
mountains  with  a  fresh  mountain  stream.  1  love 
the  mountains."  His  eyes  close  and  his  head 
tilts  back.  "There's  something  about  the  flow  of 
a  mountain  stream  that  enables  your  mind  to 
take  a  journey." 

I  take  out  my  pen  and  paper  and  the  jour- 
ney begins. 

The  Portrait 

Jim  Marlowe  was  bom  the  youngest  of 
seven  children.  His  mother  and  father,  very 
much  in  love,  were  tragically  separated  by 
death  several  months  prior  to  Jim's  birth.  His 
father  was  a  coal  miner  and  with  that  profes- 
sion came  a  certain  risk  for  injury.  One  day 
Jim's  father  was  hurt  on  the  job.  As  his  father 


lay  in  the  back  of 
the  ambulance, 
his  mother  held 
her  husband's 
calloused  but 
loving  hands. 
With  every 
breath  the 
struggle  for  life 
became  more 
intense.  Finally, 
he  looked  into  his  wife's  eyes,  squeezed  her 
hands,  and  said,  "I  trust  that  you  will  give  your 
best  and  do  your  best  to  raise  our  last  son." 

Jim's  emotions  overwhelm  him  as  he  shares 
the  last  words  of  a  father  he  never  met. 

Jim  grew  up  in  Harriman,  Tennessee.  Ex- 
cept for  the  absence  of  a  father,  his  childhood 
was  typical.  As  the  youngest  child,  Jim  was 
close  to  his  mother.  "When  1  wanted  to  build  a 
tree  house,  mother  would  get  the  hammer  and 
saw  and  lead  the  way,"  recalls  Jim.  "Together 
we'd  build  wagons,  chicken  houses — all  kinds 
of  things."  She  sufficiently  filled  the  role  of 
both  mother  and  father. 

Jim  attended  South  Harriman  High  School, 
until  transferring  to  Sunbright  High  School 
during  his  junior  year.  It  was  there  that  he 
discovered  his  passion  for  photography.  Half 
way  through  his  senior  year,  Jim's  English 
teacher  asked  each  student  to  write  a  research 
paper  on  something  they  knew  nothing  about, 
but  thought  they  might  enjoy.  Jim  chose  pho- 
tography. 

"From  that 
point  on  1  was 
hooked,"  he  says. 
After  graduat- 
ing Jim  enlisted 
in  the  army  with 
hopes  of  becom- 
ing an  army  pho- 
tographer. With 
only  a  few  avail- 
able spaces,  Jim 
knew  his  chances 
would  be  slim. 
Unfortunately  for 
Jim,  the  spaces 

that  he  thought  were  available  had  already 
been  filled.  Discouraged  that  his  initial  plans 
didn't  work  out,  he  fulfilled  his  responsibilities 
with  a  missile  unit,  which  afforded  him  days  off 


in  the  middle  of  the  week  when  he  could  prac- 
tice his  photography  skills. 

While  Jim  was  serving  in  Korea,  God  was 
laying  the  groundwork  that  would  soon  change 
his  life.  Since  high  school,  Jim  had  been  seeing 
a  young  woman  named  Linda.  During  Jim's 
absence,  a  retired  Bible  worker  moved  next 
door  to  Linda  and  invited  her  to  study  the 
Bible.  It  wasn't  long  before  Linda  began  to 
develop  an  interest  in  knowing  more  and 
studying  deeper. 

There  was  one  problem,  however.  Before 
she  had  even  met  Jim,  Linda's  neighbor  was 
trying  to  convince  her  not  to  marry  him.  Time 
and  time  again  she  argued  with  Linda,  saying, 
"you  need  to  go  to  Southern  Missionary  Col- 
lege and  find  a  good  Adventist  young  man." 
Much  against  the  desires  of  Linda's  neigh- 
bor, she  and  Jim  were  married  upon  his  retum 
from  military  service.  Following  their  wedding 
Linda  joined  Jim  m  Atlanta,  where  he  had 
relocated  just  about  the  time  he  enlisted  in  the 
military. 

Not  one  to  give  up,  Linda's  former  neighbor 
called  the  pastor  of  one  of  the  Seventh-day 
Adventist  churches  in  Atlanta  and  told  him 
about  Jim  and  Linda.  The  minister  and  a  guest 
evangelist  visited  them  in  their  home  and 
invited  them  to  attend  the  Sabbath  services,  as 
well  as  an  evening  evangelistic  series  that  was 
being  conducted  at  the  church. 

Jim  recalls  going  home  each  evening  and 
questioning,  studying,  and  searching  for  an- 
swers. "Linda 
was  already 
interested,"  Jim 
says.  "She  had 
already  been 
studying  for 
nearly  a  year 
while  1  was 
away,  but  she 
was  careful  not 
to  force  any- 
thing on  me." 

As  the  series 
continued  Jim's 
questions  be- 
came deeper  and 
deeper.  Much  of  what  the  evangelist  preached 
was  a  stark  contrast  to  his  current  lifestyle. 
Each  night  he  lay  awake  for  hours  struggling 
with  what  he  had  been  studying. 


10  •  SUMMER  2002 


It  was  2:30  in  the  morning  on  a  cool  spring 
night  when  Jim  got  out  of  bed  and  went  out- 
side for  a  walk.  Up  and  down  the  road  he 
walked,  wrestling  with  what  to  do  with  his  life. 
A  couple  hours  passed  before  Linda  found  him 
crying  in  the  street. 

God  had  been  working  on  Jim's  heart — 
through  Linda,  through  a  retired  bible  worker, 
and  through  the  local  pastor  and  evangelist. 
"That  night  in  the  darkness  of  the  morning, 
with  tears  running  down  our  faces,  Linda  and  I 
made  the  decision  to  give  our  lives  to  the  Lord 
and  accept  the 
Seventh-day 
Adventist  faith." 

Jim  is  once 
again  overcome 
with  emotion  as 
he  speaks  of  his 
faith  and  of  the 
merciful  God 
who  loves  him  so 
dearly.  "Even 
before  I  knew 
Him,  God  knew 
me,"  Jim  says. 

Not  long  after 
his  conversion, 

Jim  visited  his  mother  to  share  with  her  his 
newfound  faith.  His  mother,  a  Baptist,  re- 
spected Jim's  decision  and  she  smiled  as  he 
shared  his  new  passion.  After  listening  for 
several  hours,  she  walked  over  to  the  bookcase 
and  removed  a  book  from  one  of  the  shelves. 

"This  book,"  Jim's  mother  began,  "was  pur- 
chased by  your  father  from  a  man  who  rode 
into  town  on  his  horse  selling  hooks  door  to 
door."  In  all  his  years  Jim  had  never  seen  the 
book.  "Your  father  was  reading  this  book  when 
he  died,"  Jim's  mother  continued,  "and  time 
after  time  he  commented  on  how  it  was  chang- 
ing his  life." 

Jim  carefully  took  the  book  from  his 
mother's  hands.  As  he  looked  at  the  title  the 
words  jumped  off  the  cover:  The  Great  Contro- 
versy— the  story  of  the  cosmic  battle  between 
good  and  evil,  Christ  and  Satan,  written  by 
Ellen  G.  White.  On  the  inside  the  book  was 
marked  and  well  read,  and  it  was  then  when 
Jim  realized  that  if  his  father  had  lived  long 
enough,  he  would  have  (quite  possibly)  be- 
come an  Adventist  too.  The  most  amazing 
fact,  however,  is  that  the  same  book  was  the 


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the  Adventist  faith.  Today  the  book  has  a 
permanent  place  on  the  bookshelf  in  Jim  and 
Linda's  living  room. 

Becoming  an  Adventist  was  one  thing,  but 
living  the  lifestyle  was  something  else.  It 
meant  Jim  would  have  to  give  up  a  job  that  he 
enjoyed,  because  it  required  him  to  work  on 
Saturdays.  Jim  went  to  J.C.  Penney  and  in- 
quired about  employment  in  their  camera  de- 
partment. He  shared  with  the  supervisor  that 
he  wouldn't  be  able  to  work  on  Friday  evenings 
and  Saturdays,  and 
the  supervisor  said 
that  wouldn't  be  a 
problem;  he'd  just 
have  to  check  with 
the  rest  of  the  staff. 

Excited  about 
his  new  job  and  his 
new  faith,  Jim 
resigned  from  his 
current  position. 
The  following  day 
he  was  baptized. 
That  afternoon  he 
received  a  call 
from  the  supervisor 
at  J.C.  Penney.  "Jim,"  the  supervisor  said,  "I 
hope  you  didn't  resign  from  your  job....  1  told 
the  rest  of  the  staff  about  your  commitment 
not  to  work  on  Friday  evenings  and  Saturdays 
and  they  weren't  willing  to  cooperate." 

Desperate  but  determined,  Jim  spent  the 
next  month  job  hunting.  As  each  day  passed 
he  became  more  and  more  discouraged.  Mar- 
ried only  six  months.  No  job.  No  money.  Jim 
wondered  if  joining  the  church  had  been  a 
mistake. 

It  was  late  one  Friday  afternoon,  just  a 
couple  hours  before  sundown,  when  Jim  finally 
reached  his  breaking  point.  He  simply  couldn't 
take  it  any  more.  He  pulled  his  car  off  the  road, 
stopped  the  engine  and  cried  out  to  heaven, 
"God,  you  got  me  into  this  mess,  now  you  get 
me  out!"  Exhausted,  he  collapsed  on  the  steer- 
ing wheel  in  front  of  him. 

Several  moments  passed  before  Jim  raised 
his  head.  But  when  he  did  his  eyes  were  di- 
rected to  a  building  that  he  had  passed  count- 
less times  before.  On  the  door  was  a  sign  that 
said,  "We  can  find  you  a  job." 

Jim  pulled  his  car  into  the  nearly  empty 


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parking  lot.  It 
was  five  min- 
utes before 
closing  time. 
TTie  secretary 
handed  Jim  an 
application  and 
he  hurriedly 
filled  it  out.  She 
took  the  appli- 
cation and 
glanced  at  it 

quickly.  On  his  way  out  the  door  Jim  was  just 
about  to  say  "Call  me  if  you  find  me  anything," 
when  the  secretary  asked  him  to  wait.  She 
picked  up  the  phone  and  dialed  a  number. 
After  a  couple  moments  of  conversation  with 
the  person  on  the  other  line  she  asked  Jim  if  he 
could  go  for  an  interview  that  evening. 

Jim  headed  directly  to  the  interview  and 
was  hired  on  the  spot. 

"At  that  point  in  time,  as  far  as  1  was  con- 
cerned, that  was  the  first  prayer  that  God  had 
answered  tor  me,"  Jim  says. 

Jim  spent  the  next  three-and-a-half  years 
working  for  UPS,  and  not  once  did  they  ques- 
tion his  Sabbath  conviction.  He  started  out  as 
a  delivery  man  and  was  eventually  promoted  to 
supervisor. 

Still,  in  the  back  of  his  mind  was  a  burning 
passion  tor  photography.  "I'd  pick  up  small 
photography  jobs  here  and  there,  but  to  give  up 
my  job  and  make  the  initial  investment  re- 
quired to  start  a  full-time  business  was  simply 
too  risky,"  Jim  says.  "But  there  wasn't  a  day  that 
went  by  that  1  didn't  think  about  becoming  a 
professional  photographer." 

Friends  and  others  counseled  Jim  that  be- 
coming a  photographer  would  pose  challenges 
to  his  faith.  With  the  majority  of  weddings 
taking  place  on  Saturday,  the  likelihood  of  his 
business  taking  off  would  be  slim. 

As  time  passed  their  locabrhurch  pastor 
encouraged  Jim  and  Linda  to  look  into  South- 
em  Missionary  College.  After  months  of 
prayer,  they  found  themselves  in  CoUegedale. 
But  selecting  a  career  path  wouldn't  be  easy  for 
Jim.  He  narrowed  his  choices  down  to  four; 
medicine,  ministry,  dietetics  and  teaching. 

His  first  love  was  biology  and  the  sciences, 
so  medicine  was  a  natural  interest.  But  at  a 
time  when  many  medical  schools  were  filling 
openings  with  females  and  minorities  with 


grade  point  averages  of  3.75  or  better,  Jim 
thought  it  would  he  wise  to  look  for  another 
option. 

After  spending  time  with  Charles 
Robertson,  then  biology  teacher  at  CoUegedale 
Academy,  Jim  decided  to  pursue  teaching. 

In  1976  Jim  graduated  from  Southern  and 
applied  for  teachmg  positions  with  several 
schools.  TTie  first  call  he  received  was  to  New 
York  City,  but  after  living  in  Atlanta  for  three 
years,  hectic  city  life  did  not  appeal  to  him.  Jim 
interviewed  with  several  Adventist  church 
schools  as  well  as  many  of  the  school  systems 
in  the  Chattanooga  area. 

After  an  offer  from  East  Lake  Junior  High 
School,  an  inner  city  school  in  downtown 
Chattanooga,  Jim  reluctantly  agreed  to  accept 
the  position.  Later  that  day  he  received  offers 
from  the  Bradley  County  and  Catoosa  County 
school  systems.  And  before  he  officially  began 
teaching,  he  had  received  more  than  1 5  calls 
from  places  as  far  away  as  Texas,  Florida,  Kan- 
sas City  and  New  York. 

But  Jim  stayed  true  to  his  commitment.  For 
25  years  he  taught  physical  education  and 
biology/science  at  East  Lake.  And  from  those 
years  came  some  of  the  most  treasured  memo- 
ries of  his  life. 

Jim  was  able  to  use  his  photography  skills  to 
benefit  his  students.  He  photographed  school 
events  for  the  price  of  supplies.  He  did  photo- 
graphs of  students,  seniors,  and  sporting  events, 
and  he  often  sold  them  for  less  than  his  cost  to 
develop  and  process  the  film. 

Each  semester  he  would  spend  a  couple 
weeks  teaching  his  students  about  basic  pho- 
tography. "We  would  discuss  film  speeds,  com- 
position, light,  how  to  clean  a  camera  lens, 
proper  camera  care,  and  everything  else,"  Jim 
says.  The  students  would  bring  their  cameras 
and  try  to  implement  what  they  were  learning. 


He  recalls 
one  student 
who  struggled 
with  using  the 
microscope. 
"The  desire 
simply  wasn't 
there,"  Jim  says. 
J  im  had  the 
idea  to  show 
the  student 
nature  transpar- 
encies he  had  taken  through  the  microscope 
with  his  camera.  The  transparencies  were  of 
beautiful  flowers  with  detail  too  small  to  appre- 
ciate with  the  naked  eye.  As  the  student  be- 
came interested  in  the  slides  a  whole  new 
world  opened  up  before  him.  The  student  be- 
gan to  draw  the  flowers  as  he  saw  them 
through  the  microscope. 

"He  was  a  talented  artist,"  Jim  says.  Once 
the  student  completed  his  drawings  Jim  helped 
him  pick  out  some  frames  so  he  could  display 
his  work  around  town.  "As  a  teacher,  it's  times 
like  that  that  you  live  for,"  Jim  says.  "They're 
better  than  a  paycheck." 

Jim  shares  other  instances  when  he  has 
crossed  paths  around  town  with  former  stu- 
dents. "Just  recently,"  Jim  says,  "1  ran  into  a 
former  student  who  asked  me  for  advice  on  his 
child's  science  project. 

Jim  smiles  as  he  reflects  on  his  positive 
experience  as  a  teacher.  "I  loved  and  was  loved 
by  those  students,"  Jim  says. 

In  1989  Jim's  life  was  changed  in  a  way  that 
he  never  could  have  imagined.  He  unexpect- 
edly lost  his  mother  because  of  a  stroke.  "It  was 
a  jolt  to  me,"  Jim  says.  And  since  growing  up 
the  youngest  child  in  a  single-parent  home,  Jim 
and  his  mother  had  always  maintained  a  close 
relationship. 

Shortly  after  his  mother's  death,  Jim  was 
going  through  her  belongings  when  he  came 
across  a  small  stack  of  photos.  As  he  carefully 
looked  at  each  photo  his  eyes  were  opened  to 
his  mother's  untapped  talent  for  photography. 
In  each  photo,  the  positioning  of  the  subject, 
the  angle  of  the  light  and  other  elements  of 
composition  were  exactly  what  Jim  had  learned 
from  his  studies  in  photography 

"1  knew  that  my  mother  liked  to  take  pic- 
tures," Jim  says,  "but  1  never  realized  what  a 
talent  she  had."  It  was  at  that  point  when  Jim 


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realized  that  he  owed  it  to  his  mother  to  pursue 
a  career  in  photography.  "I  wanted  to  create 
images  that  would  be  an  extension  of  my 
mother's  eyes  and  her  personahty,"  Jim  says. 
With  a  renewed  sense  of  purpose,  Jim  dedicated 
himself  to  becoming  a  better  photographer. 

But  it  wasn't  as  easy  as  he  thought.  "I'd  look 
at  magazines  and  see  images  that  1  wanted  to 
create.  I'd  try,  but  I  just  couldn't  do  it.  Some- 
times I'd  go  through  a  roll  of  24  or  36  expo- 
sures and  I'd  get  them  back  and  not  he  happy 
with  any  of  them." 

Not  long  after  his  mother's  death,  Jim  went 
to  Nashville  for  a  photography  workshop.  The 
class  transformed  his  outlook  on  life  and  a 
career  in  photography.  Fresh  in  his  mind  were 
the  words  of  his  instructor.  "If  the  will,  the 
desire,  and  the  passion  is  there,  you  will  be 
successful.  If  you  don't  have  the  passion,  the 
pain  and  labor  will  be  too  intense." 

Jim  had  the  passion  and  it  has  been  with 
him  ever  since.  Since  that  Nashville  workshop, 
Jim  has  studied  under  more  than  100  of  the 
leading  portrait,  commercial  and  wedding 
photographers  in  the  world.  Many  of  his  in- 
structors photograph  for  fashion  magazines 
such  as  Vogue  and  Cosmopolitan  and  others  are 
in  demand  for  celebrity  weddings,  such  as  the 
1996  wedding  of  John  F.  Kennedy,  Jr.  and 
Carolyn  Bessette  Kennedy. 

But  Jim  readily  acknowledges  that  each 
photographer  that  he  has  worked  with  has 
influenced  him  in  one  way  or  another.  "It 
would  be  impossible  to  pinpoint  the  one  pho- 
tographer who  has  had  the  most  influence  on 
me,"  Jim  says.  "I've  been  influenced  by  all  of 
them.  And  as  I've  studied  with  so  many  pho- 
tographers, I  have  learned  that  each  person  has 
their  own  unique  point  of  view.  I  can  look 
through  my  camera 
and  see  one  thing 
and  you  can  look 
through  it  and  see 
something  com- 
pletely different." 

That's  the 
beauty  of  photog- 
raphy, each  por- 
trait tells  a  story. 
And  according  to 
the  subject  and  the 
photographer,  each 
story  is  different. 


The  Finished  Work 

Eventually  the  conversation  leads  us  from 
the  living  room  to  the  studio.  This  is  where  the 
magic  happens.  As  I  look  around  the  studio  I 
see  props,  cameras,  lights,  and  backdrops,  but 
nothing  out  of  the  ordinary. 

What  is  his  secret?  How  does  he  do  it? 

As  he  shows  me 
portrait  after  portrait 
and  shares  the  story 
behind  each  one,  I  be- 
gin to  realize  what 
makes  him  such  a  good 
photographer. 

Jim  has  the  ability  to 
look  into  a  person's  soul, 


find  their  true  beauty, 
and  then  capture  the 
story  of  their  life 
through  the  lens  of  his 
camera.  "Each  person  is 
beautiful  and  everyone 
has  a  story,"  Jim  says. 
And  that  is  the  essence 
of  his  ministry. 

Although  many  clients  come  to  him  tor 
photographs  of  weddings  and  other  occasions 
or  milestones,  others  come  to  him  with  much 
more  challenging  assignments.  "Sometimes 
people  call  me  at  the  worst  point  in  their  life," 
Jim  says.  "They're  going  through  a  personal 
crisis,  a  death  in  the  family,  or  divorce  and 
they  want  reassurance  that  they  are  worthwhile 
and  beautiful.  As  the  photographer,  sometimes 
you  really  have  to  look  beneath  the  surface  and 
find  the  beauty  within.  It's  my  privilege  to 
capture  that  beauty  on  film." 

Jim  recalls  a  woman  who  was  on  her  death- 
bed. The  woman 
asked  him  to  photo- 
graph her  so  her 
children  would  have 
something  by  which 
to  remember  her. 
"That  was  one  of 
the  hardest,  but 
most  beautiful  por- 
trait sessions  I've 
ever  been  involved 
in,"  Jim  says.  A 
couple  days  later  the 
woman  passed  away. 


It's  Jim's  passion  for  people  that  drives  him. 
"I  feel  that  when  you  have  a  talent,  you're 
obligated  to  try  to  develop  it  for  the  good  of 
society  and  mankind." 

Jim  hopes  that  he  may  someday  use  his 
talents  to  photograph  women  who  have  been 
victims  of  abuse.  "You  talk  about  someone  who 
has  a  painfully  low  sense  of  self-worth,"  Jim 

says.  "Their 
souls  are 
lower  than 
the  soles  of 
their  shoes, 
and  if  I  can 
use  my  cam- 
era to  help 
them  realize 
they're  still 
beautiful,  just 
imagine  what 
that  would  do 
for  them." 
That  is 
what  makes 
Jim's  ministry 
so  special.  It 
is  about  serving  God  and  serving  others. 

"God  let  me  into  photography  when  He 
knew  the  timing  was  right,"  Jim  says,  "not 
when  I  was  young  and  the  adrenaline  was  flow- 
ing." 

But  even  before  God  said,  "yes,"  Jim  was 
busy  developing  his  talent. 

"Many  people  put  their  talents  on  hold,  but 
when  they  do,  time  and  circumstances  some- 
times take  them  away,"  Jim  says.  "That's  why  1 
always  encourage  people  to  develop  their  tal- 
ents and  take  the  risk.  Because  long  after  the 
stress,  the  pains  of  study,  the  hurt,  and  fatigue 
have  passed,  the  reasons  you've  developed  that 
talent  will  benefit  people  you'll  never  meet.  In 
my  case,  as  a  photographer,  the  purpose  and 
the  reason  I  create  images  will  always  exist, 
even  after  I'm  gone." 

The  story  of  Jim  Marlowe  is  the  story  of  an 
artist.  His  camera  as  a  paintbrush  and  film  as 
his  canvas,  the  images  he  creates  tell  the  most 
magnificent  stories.  And  if  it's  true  that  a 
single  portrait  can  tell  the  story  of  a  person's 
life,  then  Jim  is  quite  a  storyteller. 

That's  his  portrait — the  portrait  of  a  pho- 
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Lifetime  Learning 


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Take  Amazing  Photos 


Traditional  or  Digital 


As  director  of  public  relations 
/  \  for  Southern  Adventist 
/     \  University  I  see  a  lot  of 
photos— photos  of  students,  fac- 
ulty, the  campus,  class  projects, 
and  that's  only  the  beginning.  I've 
seen  some  great  ones,  but  the 
mediocre  photos  definitely  out- 
number the  amazing  ones. 

Time  and  time  again  I  get  asked  the  ques- 
tion, "What  makes  the  difference?"  It  might  be 
composition,  focus,  subject  content,  depth-of- 
field,  or  maybe  it's  just  an  unexplainable  feel- 
ing that  the  photo  evokes.  I'm  going  to  share 
my  experience  as  a  photographer  and  magazine 
publisher  to  help  explain  what  it  takes  to  make 
a  good  photograph  and  how  the  new  era  of 
digital  photography  is  changing  the  photogra- 
phy industry. 

Taking  good  photos  was  once  only  a  slightly 
confusing  and  lengthy  subject.  As  technology 
affects  our  lives  in  so  many  ways,  it  seems  to 
put  photography  in  an  almost  out-of-control 
spin.  Traditional  print,  digital  cameras,  scan- 
ners, Picture  CD,  digital  video,  the  options  are 
endless. 

For  people  "in  the  business,"  the  digital 
revolution  has  been  a  huge  blessing.  And  the 
more  people  that  get  involved  the  easier  my 
job  becomes.  However,  from  the  consumer's 


perspective,  it  couldn't  be  more  confusing. 
Throughout  this  article  I'm  going  to  explain  a 
few  simple  photography  tips  that 
will  work  for  both  traditional 
and  digital  photography.  One 
doesn't  have  to  be  a  professional 
to  create  good  photographs.  And 
beyond  that,  I  will  share  some 
thoughts  about  digital  photogra- 
phy, and  hopefully  I'll  be  able  to 
demystify  some  of  the  digital 
world  for  you. 


visual  appeal.  I  call  this  the  vacation  shot. 
Many  times  people  want  to  get  a  scenic  loca- 


DONT 


try  to  get  both  the  scenic  background 
and  the  person  in  the  same  shot 


Tip  1 :  Get  close,  then  get  even 
closer 

This  issue,  coupled  with  focusing  problems, 
is  the  number  one  reason  certain  photos  lack 


■gn]  move  in  much  closer  on  the  subject  for  a 
more  interesting  shot 


tion  or  landmark  and  a  person  (or  group  of 
people)  in  the  photo  at  the  same  time.  This 
tarely  works  for  personal  photos,  as  you  are 
usually  left  explaining  who  the  ant-sized  person 
is  and  it  never  works  for  publication  or  profes- 
sional work.  If  you  must  have  a  photo  of  the 
location  take  a  nice  landscape  shot  and  then 
take  another  one  with  your  person.  This  time 
get  close!  It  really  makes  a  photo  much  more 
interesting  and  useable. 


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DON'T 


Tip  2:  Focus  on  your  subject 

This  can  be  accomplished  in  a  variety  of 
ways  depending  on  your  camera,  but  always 
make  sure  that  your  subject  is  in  focus.  This 
sounds  like  a  trite,  easy  thing  to  do,  but  it's 
not.  Taking  photos  is  a  three-step  process: 
compose,  focus,  shoot.  Get  close,  compose 
your  photo  like  you  want  it,  make  sure  that 
you  consciously  focus  on  your  subject  and  then 
squeeze  the  shutter  release.  Most  point-and- 
shoot  cameras  do  not  have  the  ability  to 
manually  focus  before  you  take  the  photo.  In 
this  case,  make  sure  your  subject  is  close  to  the 
center  of  the  frame  and  hold  the  camera  very 
still  as  you  squeeze  the  release  button.  The 
better-quality  cameras  will  allow  you  to  focus 
by  pressing  the  release  button  halfway  down. 
Finish  taking  the  photo  by  pressing  the  button 
all  the  way  down. 


Tip  3:  Make  each  shot  count 

Many  times  I  have  heard  people  say  "take  as 
many  shots  as  you  can  so  you'll  get  at  least  one 
good  shot."  This  often  results  in  there  not 
being  a  single  good  shot  in  the  bunch.  If  you're 
using  bad  techniques  you  shouldn't  count  on 
getting  lucky  once  out  of  24  shots.  More  than 
likely  you'll  end  up  with  24  had  shots.  Don't 
get  me  wrong,  you  can't  be  too  scared  to  press 
that  button,  but  you  should  make  every  shot 
count.  Try  to  make  each  frame  a  worthwhile 
photo.  If  you  make  24  good  attempts  you'll 
probably  end  up  with  more  than  just  one  good 
photo.  And  choosing  the  best  out  of  several 
good  ones  is  a  great  problem  to  have! 


make  sure  the  camera  is  focused  on  the  subject  of  your  photo 


DON'T 


limit  yourself  to  only  posed  shots  that  can 
seem  forced  and  unnatural.  This  is  a 
rare,  posed  photo  of  my  daughter  Ashlyn. 


Tip  4:  Shoot  candids 
whenever  possible 

Try  as  you  might,  sometimes  you 
have  no  choice  but  to  pose  people.  I 
have  shot  many  weddings  over  the 
years  and  posing  people  just  comes 
with  the  territory.  But  I  also  try  to 
take  some  photos  during  the  recep- 
tion that  are  un-posed.  These  usu- 
ally turn  out  to  be  the  best.  Your 
subjects  are  more  natural  and  the 
photo  looks  like  a  moment  captured 
in  time  instead  of  a  historical  docu- 


|gjgj  take  candids  whenever  you  can,  some  of  the 
best  expressions  come  from  candids 


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merit.  When  you're  photographing,  it  helps  to 
have  an  assistant  or  someone  else  that  the 
subject  can  talk  to  and  interact  with.  You  can 
also  try  your  hand  at  some  candid  conversation 
while  taking  the  photos  in  an  effort  to  relax 
your  subject  and  catch  them  a  little  off  guard. 
After  all,  few  people  actually  enjoy  having 
their  photo  taken. 

Tip  5:  Choose  an  attractive  back- 
ground 

It's  easy  to  spend  a  lot  of  your  time  and 
attention  on  the  subject  of  your  photo  without 
noticing  what's  in  the  background.  Sometimes 
we  just  need  a  background  that  will  blur  easily 
and  not  be  a  distraction.  There  are  other  times 
when  something  in  the  background  may  inter- 
fere with  our  subject,  like  a  pole  coming  out  of 
someone's  head  or  something  that  appears  to 
go  straight  through  the  subject's  body.  Unfortu- 
nately these  interferences  are  rarely  seen 
through  the  camera  lens,  but  are  always  seen  in 
the  final  image.  When  taking  photos  of  people 


DON'T 


it's  best  to  get  close,  focus,  and,  if  your  cam- 
era has  the  ability,  use  a  wide  aperture  set- 
ting (small  number)  which  will  result  in  a 
blurred  background.  But  as  long  as  the 
photo  is  in  focus  the  background  can  be 
blurred  once  it's  digitized. 


choose  a  background  that  won't  distract  from 
the  subject 


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Digital  Photography 

What  is  the  difference  between  digital  and 
traditional  photos  anyway?  Are  digital  photos 
any  better  or  is  it  just  hype?  The  answer  lies  in 
another  question:  How  do  you  intend  to  use 
the  photo?  For  magazine 
printing  purposes  the 
photo  will  eventually 
end  up  being  digital. 
However,  only  top-of- 
the-line  digital  equip- 
ment is  capable  ot 
shooting  high  enough 
quality  for  publication. 
Therefore  we  take  all  of 
our  photos  with  tradi- 
tional slide  or  medium 
format  film.  This  pro- 
duces the  highest  quality 
image  that  can  then  be 
scanned  into  a  digital 
file  tor  printing. 

Most  consumer-based 
digital  cameras  take 
good  enough  photos  to 
print  on  desktop  Inkjet  printers,  but  you 
shouldn't  do  much  more  than  that  with  them 
They  also  make  it  easy  to  e-mail  photos  to 
friends  and  family.  It  starts  getting  a  little 


trickier  when  you  need  to  edit  those  digital 
files.  Most  digital  cameras  come  with  editing 
software  and  they  all  operate  differently. 
It  seems  that  most  people  want  a  digital 


Traditional 

Digital 

Camera 
Cost 

$100 -$1000 

$250  -  $2000 
nothing 

Film  Cost 

$3  per  roll 

Processing 

$7  per  roll 

your  time 
difficult 

Yes 

average  -  good 
difficult 

Photo 
Storage 

easy 

Send  photos 
by  e-mail 

when  scanned 

Photo 
Quality 

good  -  great 

Accessibility 

easy 

camera  so  they  can  e-mail  photos  to  friends 
and  family.  If  this  is  your  only  purpose  then  I 
suggest  considering  buying  a  digital  scanner 
instead.  Quality  scanners  can  he  purchased  for 


only  $100  and  you  really  don't  really  need 
anything  more  elaborate.  This  way  you  can 
scan  just  the  photos  you  want  to  e-mail  and 
you'll  still  have  your  traditional  photos  to  hang 
on  your  refrigerator  or  put  in  your  scrapbooks 
and  photo  albums. 

Another  challenge  is  encountered  when  it 
comes  to  storing  digital  photos.  This  process 
can  be  troublesome  unless  you  use  some  elabo- 
rate filing  system  or  save  your  photos  on  a 
Picture  CD.  Picture  CD  format  can  be  viewed 
through  a  DVD  player  so  that  you  won't  have 
to  fire  up  the  computer  every  time  you  want  to 
see  pictures.  The  downside  is  that  getting  your 
photos  copied  to  a  Picture  CD  format  is  expen- 
sive. It  usually  runs  $15  per  CD. 

Photography  can  be  a  fun,  relaxing  activity, 
especially  when  you  get  the  results  you  want. 
Take  a  little  time  to  practice  the  tips  men- 
tioned and  see  if  your  photos  improve.  When 
you  get  some  appealing  images,  let  us  see  your 
work.  During  the  next  couple  issues  of  Columns 
we're  dedicating  several  pages  to  displaying 
photos  taken  by  alumni  and  Columns  readers. 
Send  your  photos  to  Columns,  Southern 
Adventist  University,  PO  Box  370, 
Collegedale,TN  37315.  ♦ 


send  us 


Columns  will  dedicate  sev- 
eral pages  to  photos  taken 
by  alumni  and  Columns 
readers. 


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Send  your  photos  to: 
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by  Ryan  Wallace 

Malnourished  babies  are  something  that  you  see  in 
pictures,"  says  Robyn  Kerr,  senior  public  relations 
major,  "but  when  you're  holding  them  in  your  arms 
and  you  feel  how  light  they  are,  you  suddenly  realize  the  mea- 
sure of  their  need."  After  visiting  remote  villages  in  the  Re- 
public of  Guinea  on  Africa's  west  coast,  working  to  help  solve 
world  hunger  became  a  reality  to  Robyn. 

According  to  the  United  Nations,  Guinea  is  one  of  the 
least  developed  countries  in  the  world.  Life  expectancy  is  47 
years,  and  the  vast  majority  of  its  7.5  million  citizens  live  in 
extreme  poverty.  The  Adventist  Development  and 
Relief  Agency  ( ADRA)  works  to  change  this.  Their 
efforts  involve  a  child-survival  project  that  focuses 
on  educating  mothers  about  nutrition,  child  care  and 
immunizations.  This  program  is  helping  over  70,000 
mothers  and  children  improve  and  extend  their  lives. 

Last  summer,  Robyn  left  her  home  in  the  United 
States  to  serve  as  an  ADRA  intern  for  project  direc- 
tor Irene  Ndombo  in  Guinea's  capital  ciry,  Conakry. 
ADRA  Guinea  needed  $200,000  and  approval  by 
the  Minister  of  Health  of  Guinea  for  the  program  to 
continue.  Submitting  a  proposal  to  ADRA  Switzer- 
land and  the  Swiss  government  for  the  necessary 
funds  was  Robyn 's  primary  summer  objective. 

"When  1  arrived  in  Conakry,  1  felt  a  little  over- 
whelmed," Robyn  says.  "My  experience  in  grant 
writing  was  limited  to  classroom  practice.  I'd  never 
actually  done  it  before."  Using  the  training  she  had 
received  as  a  result  of  her  American  Humanics 
coursework  at  Southern,  Robyn  began  to  assemble 
the  proper  forms  of  a  grant. 

Office  work  was  not  Robyn's  only  responsibility.  Trips  to 
project-participant  villages  and  seeing  the  villagers'  needs  gave 
her  motivation  to  work  hard  in  her  grant  writing.  Robyn  and  her 
supervisor,  Irene,  became  close  friends  as  they  spent  time  to- 
gether. Irene  was  once  a  starving  child  in  the  neighboring  coun- 
try of  Cameroon.  Without  nutrition  classes  similar  to  the  ones 
she  now  directs,  Irene  might  not  be  alive.  Her  mother  learned 
proper  nutrition  from  a  Swiss  aid  worker  when  Irene  was  a  baby. 

Fortunately  for  Irene  and  the  thousands  of  mothers  and  babies 
to  whom  she  dedicates  herself,  the  American  Humanics  train- 
ing that  Robyn  received  was  the  recipe  for  success.  A  few  months 
after  drafting  and  submitting  the  final  version  of  her  grant,  Robyn 
received  news  that  funds  had  been  secured  and  the  program 
was  proceeding  as  planned.  The  Minister  of  Health  in  Conakry 
had  gladly  given  ADRA  permission  to  continue  operations  in 
his  country.  As  a  result,  mothers  in  Guinea  have  been  enabled 
to  improve  their  lives  and  the  lives  of  their  children. 

With  the  motto  "To  help  people  help  themselves,"  Ameri- 
can Humanics  is  the  perfect  organization  for  students  like  Robyn 
who  want  to  work  in  nonprofit  service  careers.  Founded  in  1948, 
this  institution  is  dedicated  to  training  students  to  successfully 


operate  nonprofit  organizations,  and  provides  a  certificate  cur- 
riculum to  ensure  student  competence.  Its  mission  is  to  prepare 
and  certify  future  nonprofit  leaders.  American  Humanics  is  the 
benchmark  for  a.spiring  students  in  this  area.  Southern  is  one  of 
83  institutions  participating  nationwide,  and  the  only  Seventh- 
day  Adventist  participant  to  date.  While  numbers  grow,  Robyn 
is  one  of  American  Humanics'  first  SDA  members. 

Since  the  majority  of  nonprofit  positions  are  with  companies 
that  work  directly  to  improve  the  lives  of  others,  students  at 
Southern  find  it  a  natural  extension  of  their  missionary  spirit. 


Beyond  the  logistics  of  running  an  efficient  organization,  this 
program  provides  training  and  emphasis  on  service  in  general. 
Impact  studies  comparing  typical  college  graduates  with  Ameri- 
can Humanics  college  graduates  reveal  much  better  preparation 
in  those  with  American  Humanics  distinction. 

This  achievement  isn't  left  to  chance.  Competencies  in 
many  different  areas  of  nonprofit  work  are  established  through 
coursework,  on-the-job  experience,  and  various  student  activi- 
ties. Tliese  competencies  range  from  verbal  communication 
skills,  conflict  resolution  and  ethical  behavior  to  leadership 
characteristics  and  interview  know-how.  Many  large  nonprofit 
organizations  such  as  the  American  Red  Cross,  United  Way  of 
America,  and  Big  Brothers  and  Big  Sisters  of  America  are  affili- 
ated with  American  Humanics. 

No  specific  major  is  required  to  enter  the  American  Humanics 
program,  hut  nonprofit  administration  and  development  majors 
will  find  many  overlapping  requirements.  When  students  sign  up 
for  the  American  Humanics  certificate  program,  they  must  fulfill 
four  basic  requirements:  accumulate  180  hours  of  nonprofit 
training,  attend  the  American  Humanics  national  conference 
at  least  once,  serve  at  least  300  hours  at  a  nonprofit  organization 
as  an  intern  and  participate  in  American  Humanics  activities 


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on  Southern's  campus. 

According  to  Lynn  Caldwell, 
American  Humanics  director  at 
Southern,  these  kinds  of  oppor- 
tunities are  just  what  her  stu- 
dents need.  "The  nonprofit 
sector  isn't  run  only  by  volun- 
teers and  well-meaning  people 
anymore — there  are  a  lot  of 
jobs  involved,  and  a  lot  of 
money.  It's  a  highly  professional 
field,"  Lynn  says.  "Even  in  the 
Seventh-day  Adventist  Church 
we  lack  trained  professionals  to 
run  nonprofit  organizations." 
Campus  activities  that  Lynn  and  her  students  have  spon- 
sored or  helped  with  include  clothing  collection  campaigns 
such  as  "Drop  your  drawers."  Last  semester,  students  gathered 
over  200  new  pairs  of  underwear  to  donate  to  the  Samaritan 
Center,  a  local  community  service  agency.  The  annual 
SonRise  Resurrection  Pageant  also  enables  students  to  partici- 
pate in  detailed  planning  and  organization  of  more  than  600 
volunteers.  But  perhaps  the  largest  and  most  significant  activ- 
ity American  Humanics  students  at  Southern  participated  in 
this  year  was  Community  Service  Day  (pages  28-29). 

Community  Service  Day  is  an  armual  event  involving  hun- 
dreds of  volunteers  who  donate  one  day  to  help  improve  the 
local  community.  Teaming  up  with  the  Center  for  Nonprofits  in 
Chattanooga,  students  spread  out  to  more  than  40  area  agen- 
cies. Through  manual  labor,  child  mentoring,  elderly  care,  and 
other  activities,  students  and  staff  at  Southern  give  back  some 
of  the  benefits  they  have  received.  TTiis  year's  theme  was  "TTie 
Gospel  in  Work  Boots,"  and  was  sponsored  by  ADRA. 

"This  year's  theme  reflected  the  idea  of  Christians  follow- 
ing Christ's  model  of  service,"  says  Robyn,  director  of  Commu- 
nity Service  Day.  "We  wanted  to  put  on  our  work  boots  and  be 
living  examples  of  Christians  meeting  the 
needs  of  others." 

Since  so  many  work  locations  were  avail- 
able for  students,  site  coordinators  were 
designated  for  each  group.  Coordinators 
worked  directly  with  the  sponsors  to  make 
sure  that  everyone  arrived  together  and  work 
progressed  smoothly.  Many  American 
Humanics  students  served  in  these  positions. 
Kathy  Souchet,  junior  nonprofit  major,  was 
a  site  coordinator,  but  her  experience  ex- 
ceeds local  activities. 

Kathy  applied  to  and  was  accepted  to  the 
national  planning  team  for  the  annual  con- 
ference of  American  Humanics  in  San  An- 
tonio, Texas.  Of  applicants  nationwide,  only 


five  were  chosen  for  this  coveted  position  and  practical  experi- 
ence of  business  planning  in  the  nonprofit  sector.  Working 
alongside  other  students  and  professional  sponsors,  Kathy 
learned  the  nitty-gritty  details  of  nonprofit  management  first 
hand  while  networking  with  future  affiliates  and  institutions. 

"In  addition  to  having  the  certification  in  my  resume,  I  now 
have  experience  in  American  Humanics  itself,"  Kathy  says. 
With  her  help,  the  2002  American  Humanics  conference  was  a 
huge  success.  Each  conference  brings  together  educators,  stu- 
dents and  professionals  in  various  fields  for  information  sharing, 
seminars,  networking,  and  employment  opportunities.  This 
three-day  event  includes  workshops,  a  simulated  strategic  plan- 
ning exercise  and  presentations  by  CEOs  of  major  nonprofit 
organizations  and  foundations  such  as  American  Red  Cross. 

Stacey  Crandall  was  among  the  Southern  students  who 
attended  the  conference.  She  is  a  senior  mass  communications 
major  who  plans  to  work  for  a  nonprofit  organization  after 
graduation.  Since  joining  American  Humanics  last  year,  she  has 
gained  valuable  training  and  experience  in  her  professional  field. 

"My  American  Humanics  experience  makes  me  competi- 
tive," Stacey  says.  "Because  of  my  involvement,  I've  had  train- 
ing, volunteer  hours,  an  internship  at  a  nonprofit  organization, 
and  some  connections  in  the  community  with  nonprofit  profes- 
sionals. And  because  American  Humanics  is  a  nationwide  pro- 
gram, I'm  not  limited  to  the  Chattanooga  area." 

With  so  many  exciting  experiences,  campus  activities,  and 
educational  opportunities,  it's  not  surprising  the  American 
Humanics  program  continues  to  grow.  "1  wish  this  program  was 
better  recognized  in  Adventist  schools,"  Stacey  says.  "This 
should  be  made  available  to  anyone  who  wants  it." 

Robyn,  Kathy,  and  Stacey  are  just  three  of  Southern's 
American  Humanics  students.  Each  has  her  own  story,  and  each 
will  use  her  education  differently,  but  they  all  share  one  goal:  a 
career  of  service.  Working  for  a  cause  greater  than  their  own 
ambitions,  they  are  determined  to  share  the  blessings  and  abili- 
ties that  God  has  given  them  to  better  the  lives  ot  others.    ♦ 


20  .  SUMMER  2002 


Spotlight 


The  Chemistry  of  a  Department 

on  the  Rise 


Chemistr>'  may  he  one  of  Southern's  smaller  departments,  but  big 
things  are  happening.  In  the  last  few  years,  the  number  of  chemistry 
majors  has  tripled,  and  continued  growth  is  on  the  horizon.  Nearly  half 
of  Southern's  students  in  this  traditionally  male-oriented  field  are  females. 

According  to  Rhonda  Scott-Ennis,  chair  of  the  chemistry  department, 
this  tremendous  increase  is  the  result  of  continued  efforts  to  improve  the 
quality  of  the  chemistry  program  and  increased  visibility  in  recent  years. 

"It's  due  to  a  combination  of  factors,"  Rhonda  says.  "We  have  an 
energetic,  well-qualified  faculty  that  genuinely  cares  about  the  students. 
We  take  advantage  of  our  smaller  size,  and  interact  with  students  on  a 
personal  level.  Quite  simply,  we  have  a  good  program,  and  we're  work- 
ing hard  to  continue  to  improve  it." 

The  close,  friendly  relationship  between  students  and  faculty  comes 
directly  from  the  excellent  student-teacher  ratio.  Viewed  as  an  advan- 
tage within  the  department,  small  size  allows  greater  interaction  and 
involvement  without  disturbing  scholastic  advancement.  A  brief  visit  to 
the  chemistry  department  on  an  average  school  day  illustrates  this. 

In  Rhonda's  office  on  the 
second  floor  of  Hickman  Science 
Center,  there  are  no  compli- 
cated chemistry  formulas  or 
diagrams  written  on  the  white- 
board. Aside  from  a  few  dates 
and  reminders,  there  is  a  draw- 
ing of  a  flower,  a  smiling  sun 
and  Philippians  4:13:  "1  can  do 
all  things  through  Christ  who 
strengthens  me."  As  I  talked 
with  Rhonda,  a  student  came 
to  her  door.  "Do  you  have  any 
food?"  she  asked,  "I'm  hungry." 

The  student  was  Lu 
Litvinkova,  senior  chemistry 
major.  Lu  is  from  Estonia  and 

loves  the  chemistry  department.  "It  is  a  fun  place  to  be,"  Lu  says. 
"People  take  personal  interest  in  your  life.  They  know  who  you  are,  and 
they  let  you  know  that  you  are  not  just  another  student — you  are  an 
individual.  In  my  time  here  I  have  befriended  every  faculty  member,  and 
1  feel  like  they  care  about  me  as  one  of  their  own  family  members." 

Part  of  the  efforts  to  improve  the  department  include  the  addition  of 
another  doctorate  professor.  Loren  Bamhurst  has  an  organic  chemistry 
Ph.D.  from  the  University  of  Denver,  and  he  will  begin  teaching  at 
Southern  in  the  fall.  With  his  experience,  Bamhurst's  primary  responsi- 
bility will  be  teaching  organic  chemistry. 

Loren  will  join  Rhonda  Scott-Ennis,  Bruce  Schilling,  and  Brent 
Hamstra  to  become  the  fourth  full-time  professor  in  the  department. 
Rhonda  has  a  Ph.D.  in  biochemistry,  and  has  completed  her  fifth  year  at 
Southern.  Bruce  Schilling  has  a  physical  chemistry  Ph.D.  with  extensive 
work  in  analytical  chemistry,  and  he  has  been  working  in  the  chemistry 


by  Ryan  Wallace 


department  for  six  years.  Brent  Hamstra  has  a  Ph.D.  in  inorganic  chemis- 
try and  is  finished  his  third  year  at  Southern.  Combining  efforts,  they 
offer  both  a  chemistry  and  biochemistry  program,  as  well  as  certification 
for  teaching  chemistry  at  the  secondary  level. 

The  department  now  strives  to  fulfill  the  qualifications  necessary  for 
certification  by  the  American  Chemical  Society  (ACS)  for  the  bachelor's 
degree  in  chemistry.  With  the  addition  of  an  inorganic  chemistry  course 
next  spring,  the  degree  will  provide  excellent  graduate  school  preparation 
and  will  include  all  the  course  work  required  for  ACS  certification.  The 
department's  biochemistry  program  currently  meets  the  guidelines  for  the 
American  Society  for  Biochemistry  and  Molecular  Biology. 

This  is  good  news  for  students  who  plan  to  continue  in  graduate  pro- 
grams. "Many  of  our  students 
use  their  bachelor's  degrees  in 
chemistry  to  prepare  them  for 
the  rigorous  requirements  of 
graduate  school,"  Rhonda  says. 
The  future  for  many  students 
includes  medical  school,  den- 
tal school,  forensic  studies  or 
pre-pharmacy. 

One  student  who  plans  to 
continue  with  graduate  studies 
is  David  Cole,  sophomore 
chemistry  major  from  Ohio.  "I 
chose  chemistry  because  it 
fascinated  me  in  high  school.  1 
rose  to  the  top  of  my  class 
because  of  this  interest,  and  1 
plan  on  someday  becoming  a  pharmacist  if  God  leads  in  that  direction." 
Of  the  academic  strength  of  the  department,  David  says,  "The  teach- 
ers are  not  here  to  baby-sit  you  and  give  you  an  A;  you  have  to  earn  it. 
Even  more  important  than  grades,  however,  is  actually  understanding  the 
material.  One  of  the  greatest  feelings  I  have  is  walking  out  of  Dr. 
Hamstra 's  class  knowing  I  have  a  good  grasp  on  what  he's  talking  about." 
David  and  Lu  are  just  two  of  the  students  experiencing  the  excellent 
academics  of  the  chemistry  department.  When  asked  what  they  would 
say  to  prospective  students,  they  responded  positively.  "My  teachers  give 
me  incredible  attention  and  1  know  that  they  all  want  me  to  succeed," 
David  says.  "You'll  have  incredible  opportunities  here." 

As  Lu  graduates,  she'll  miss  her  time  here.  "1  have  a  lot  of  memorable 
experiences  in  the  chemistry  department,  and  I  am  really  sad  I  am  graduat- 
ing." She  recommends  Southern  to  others:  "You  will  get  a  good  back- 
ground for  your  future  studies,  and  enjoy  yourself  at  the  same  time."  *♦■ 


Columns  •  21 


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by  Carol  Loree 


For  the  Committee  of  100 


Does  anyone  pay  the  Bills  for  the  Com- 
mittee of  100?  No  one  ever  has.  But  it 
you  ask  the  three  who  have  voluntar- 
ily served  as  the  Committee's  presidents  since 
its  beginning  in  1963 — Bill  lies,  Bill  Hulsey, 
and  currently  Bill  McGhinnis — they  would  say 
it  has  been  well  worth  the  investment  in  time 
and  resources. 

Bill  lies'  of  Orlando,  Florida,  had  never  set 
foot  on  the  Southern  Missionary  College  campus 
when  president  Conrad  Rees  invited  him  to 
Collegedale  for  a  brainstorming  session  in  1962. 

"We  made  a  list  of  20  successful  business- 
men who  were  friendly  toward  the  college," 
Chick  Fleming'  recalls.  "We  wanted  fresh  ideas 
from  creative  individuals.  And  we  wanted  to 
see  if  there  was  enough  interest  to  help  meet 
the  need  for  physical  facilities,  with  enrollment 
growing  as  it  was." 

Seventeen  people  came  from  around  the 
Southern  Union,  and  met  in  the  science  build- 
ing— Hackman  Hall.  "We  thought  of  many 
ideas  that  day,"  Bill  Hulsey' says,  "but  lies  knew 
of  a  civic  organization  in  Orlando  that  had 
established  a  100-member  committee  to  raise 


money."  Forming  a  group  of  laypeople  inter- 
ested in  Southern  stood  out  as  the  best  idea. 

That  day,  all  1 7  representatives  pledged  to  be 
on  the  Committee  of  100  for  Southern  Mission- 
ary College,  Inc.,  with  dues  of  $500  per  year. 

Next  they  determined  that  if  they  were 
going  to  have  an  organization,  they  would  need 
some  structure,  so  lies  was  appointed  as  the 
president  with  Hulsey  as  the  treasurer.  Sam 
Martz  from  Nashville  was  the  vice  president, 
and  O.D.  McKee  was  the  secretary. 

"I  dreamed  it  up,"  lies  admits,  "and  so  often 
when  you're  the  one  to  dream  it  up,  you  have 
do  it."  And  so  it  was  for  the  next  25  years. 
Each  time  there  was  a  directors'  meeting  and 
appointing  new  officers  was  discussed,  lies 
would  turn  over  the  meeting  to  Jack  McKee, 
leave  the  room,  and  "go  down  to  the  CK  to  eat 
breakfast.  When  I  came  back  I  found  1  had 
been  elected  again." 

Seventeen  to  100  in  about  a  year 

The  first  task  was  to  gather  a  complement 
of  people  who  could  bring  in  a  cash  flow  to 
accomplish  some  of  the  objectives  of  Southern. 


"An  institution  needs  revenue — auxiliaries," 
Hulsey  explains.  "TTie  college  had  its  hands  full 
building  its  academic  programs.  The  concept  of 
an  educational  institution  without  subsidiary 
income  is  only  half  a  workable  plan.  The 
businesspeople  got  the  vision  and  understood 
this  need  to  finance  the  education." 

But  where  would  they  find  100  people? 

The  Committee  officers  and  college  admin- 
istrators partnered  with  Southern  Union  lead- 
ers to  visit  constituent  cities  and  towns — 
usually  places  where  a  member  of  the  original 
17  lived — Miami,  Bristol,  Orlando,  etc.  "We 
identified  Adventist  professional  people  we 
thought  would  have  ideas  and  finances," 
Hulsey  remembers.  "We  had  a  meal  at  these 
different  places  and  presented  our  proposal." 
The  plan  was  to  help  Southern  accomplish 
what  it  couldn't  accomplish  on  its  own.  "Our 
sole  purpose,"  says  Bill  McGhinnis'',  current 
president,  "has  always  been  to  benefit  South- 
em;  and  every  dollar  contributed  through  the 
Committee  of  100  goes  to  support  the  school." 
Within  a  year,  they  had  100  members. 


22  •  SUMMER  2002 


Now  that  they've  come,  what  will  we  build? 

"Our  second  task,"  Fleming  says,  "was  to  have 
a  project."  The  old  tabernacle  (Tab)  was  being 
used  as  a  gymnasium,  church,  skating  rink — 
everything.  Uls  had  flooded  campus,  and  en- 
rollment was  rapidly  increasing.  The  Tab  was 
also  becoming  inadequate  to  accommodate  the 
Georgia-Cumberland  summer  camp  meeting. 
"We  needed  an  auditorium  as  well  as  an  educa- 
tional facility,"  Huisey  says,  "and  the  adminis- 
tration indicated  their  priority  was  a  gym." 

The  original  idea  was  for  members  to  com- 
mit $500  a  year  for  three  years.  "The  $150,000 
went  toward  building  the  original  gym,"  lies 
recalls,  "but  this  was  the  mid-60s;  $150,000 
wouldn't  do  that  today,  of  course." 

SMC  was  booming.  The  board  voted  to 
limit  the  enrollment,  but  the  students  kept 
coming.  "But  we  couldn't  keep  drawing  stu- 
dents here  if  we  couldn't  give  them  work  and 
provide  housing,"  Fleming  says.  So,  the  next 
project  was  the  broom  factory — an  industry 
that  appealed  to  the  Committee  of  100  busi- 
ness-types because  they  could  see  the  potential 
benefits:  profit  for  the  institution  as  well  as 
student  employment — which,  in  turn,  would 
increase  enrollment.  The  broom  factory  had 
been  turning  a  profit,  "but  broom  com  was 
becoming  more  expensive  and  the  factory  was 
declining  somewhat,"  Huisey  says.  So,  they 
found  an  inexpensive  resource  for  broom  com, 
and  the  Committee  of  100  took  on  the  project 
of  building  a  new  broom  factory  on  the  site  of 
the  old  CoUegedale  Wood  Products  building. 

In  1963,  Hamilton  County  installed  what 
is  now  University  Drive,  "leaving  our  main 
businesses  off  the  beaten  track,"  Huisey  explains. 
Traffic  was  diverted  away  from  the  College  Store, 
post  office,  and  gas  station.  The  Committee  of 
100  then  stepped  up  to  its  third  project — the 
construction  of  what  is  now  Fleming  Plaza — 
providing  an  expanded  opportunity  for  commerce 
in  a  more  visible  and  easily  accessible  location. 
The  plan  was  for  the  Committee  to  own  the 
complex  and  rent  it  to  the  college  for  $100,000 
per  year,  and  the  college  would  sublet  the  shops 
as  a  source  of  revenue.  That  plan  remains  in 
place  today,  according  to  current  treasurer 
Robert  Merchant,'  and  the  Committee  has 
kept  the  rate  at  $100,000  for  over  30  years. 

So,  the  Committee  of  100  has  two  main 
sources  of  income  each  year:  $100,000  rental 
income  from  the  Plaza,  and  dues  from  its  mem- 
bers—usually totaling  $70-80,000. 


Recruiting  new  members 

Through  the  years  the  active  membership 
has  fluctuated  between  a  little  over  100  and 
well  over  200  members.  In  the  early  years, 
Leroy  Leiske  and  Southem  Union  public  rela- 
tions director  Oscar  Heinrich  recruited  new 
members.  "Membership  grows  when  we  have  a 
project  that  people  like,"  McGhinnis  says. 
Right  now  the  membership  stands  at  182,  and 
K.R.  Davis  remains  one  of  the  most  passionate 
recruiters  in  the  Committee's  history. 

Many  ask  why  the  dues  have  remained  $500 
a  year,  when  that  amount  is  obviously  worth  less 
today  than  in  1962.  "The  dues,"  Huisey  explains 
with  a  twinkle  in  his  eye,  "bring  people  in  and 
give  them  a  voice  to  vote  on  the  project. 
Oftentimes,  along  with  the  vote  comes  a  pock- 
etbook.  If  you  give  people  a  voice,  you  have  a 
lot  better  chance  at  their  pocketbook."  The 
Committee  seeks  to  include  as  many  members 
as  possible,  and  its  directors  have  concluded 
that  increasing  the  dues  might  exclude  some 
who  have  been  loyal  members  for  years  as  well 
as  potential  younger  members.  "We  just  don't 
want  to  close  anyone  out,"  McGhinnis  adds. 

Today — over  30  projects  and  over  $10  mil- 
lion later — the  Committee  of  100  maintains  a 


commitment  to  helping  Southem 
accomplish  its  purposes  and  realize  its 
dreams.  Most  of  the  projects  have 
been  5-  or  6-digit  endeavors,  and 
most  have  been  brick-and-mortar 
projects.  All  have  been  the  result  of 
the  collective  efforts  of  alumni  and 
friends  of  Southem  who  have  done 
more  together  than  any  individual 
could  have  done  alone. 

The  Committee  of  100  actively 
welcomes  new  members — hoping,  of 
course,  to  keep  paying  the  bills.   ♦ 

'  William  A.  lies  was  the  first  president  of  the 
Committee  of  100.  He  and  his  wife  Jean  live  in  Or- 
lando where  he  is  a  business  consultant  and  is  still  a 
Committee  member. 

^  Charles  Fleming,  Jr.,  served  as  Southern's 
business  manager,  from  1946-75.  He  and  Betty  reside 
in  CoUegedale,  where  they  are  sclll  members  of  the 
Committee  of  100. 

'  William  Huisey,  Committee  of  100  president 
from  1988-00,  and  former  owner/president  uf 
CoUegedale  Caseworks.  resides  in  CoUegedale  with 
his  wife  Myrtle. 

^  Willis  T.  McGhinnis,  current  Committee  of 
100  president,  is  a  retired  banker,  and  now  deals  in 
private  investments. 

^  Robert  Merchant  is  current  Committee  of  100 
treasurer,  and  has  been  a  member  since  1976.  He 
served  as  Southern's  treasurer  from  1961-86.  He  and 
his  wife  Agnes  are  rerired  in  CoUegedale. 


William  lies 


Willis  McGhinnis 


Committee  of  100  Begins  Wellness  Center  Venture 

At  the  April  2002  meeting,  the  Committee  of  100  board  of  directors  voted  to  accept 
their  largest  financial  venture  ever:  $2  million  toward  the  construction  of  a  proposed 
Wellness  Center.  "We  think  it's  very  appropriate  that  the  Committee  of  100  take  on  a  role 
in  supporting  the  Wellness  Center,"  current  president  Bill  McGhinnis  reports.  "The  Center 
will  wrap  around  and  attach  to  lies  P.E.  Center— where  we  got  started  in  1965." 

The  new  Wellness  Center  will  be  a  place  for  students,  staff,  and  community  members  to 
begin  or  enhance  a  wellness  lifestyle.  "The  current  gym  has  served  us  well  for  40  years," 
says  university  President  Gordon  Bietz,  "and  this  new  project  will  not  only  serve  the 
wellness-degree  students,  but  will  also  advance  the  student  and  employee  wellness  pro- 
grams." David 
Burghart,  vice  presi- 
dent for  advancement, 
is  optimistic  this 
project  will  increase 
interest  in  joining  the 
Committee  of  100. 
"Health,  wellness,  and 
a  balanced  lifestyle  are 
widely  sought  after 
these  days,  and 
wellness  is  at  the  core 
of  Southern's  mission." 


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Columns  •  23 


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Building  relationships  v\^ith 
all  the  right  tools 


by  Kelli  Gauthier 


When  I  was  asked  to  interview  K.  R.  Davis,  my  mind  began  spinning. 
Everyone  at  Southern  has  heard  of  him — the  K.  R.  Davis  Prom- 
enade, K.R.'s  Place — the  man  is  virtually  a  legend!  As  I  researched  my 
topic,  1  became  overwhelmed.  This  is  the  man  who  received  countless 
awards  and  dedications  in  his  more  than  35  years  at  Southern.  But  after 
talking  with  him,  I  realized  the  story  of  his  life  always  returns  to  the  one 
thing  that's  most  important  to  him:  building  relationships. 

Kenneth  Raymond  Davis  has  dedicated  his  entire  adult  lite  to  church 
service.  For  four  years  he  worked  as  a  pastor,  teacher,  and  dean  in  the 
Wisconsin  Conference  before  the  Southern  Union  snagged  him  in  1948. 
He  continued  similar  work  at  Forest  Lake  and  Mt.  Pisgah  academies.  In 
1959,  K.  R.  answered  a  call  to  Southern  Missionary  College,  and  two  name 
changes  later,  he  remains  a  fixture  at  Southern  Adventist  University. 

While  at  Southern,  K.  R.  has  served  as  dean  of  men,  dean  of  students, 
religion  professor,  and  director  of  counseling  and  testing.  He  currently 
serves  as  the  president's  assistant,  a  title,  K.  R.  says,  that  doesn't  really 
explain  what  he  does.  So  "what  exactly  does  he  do?"  one  might  ask.  An- 
swer: anything  that  needs  to  be  done. 
K.  R.  has  involved  his  hands  in  many 
things  around  campus.  His  recent 
projects  include  building  items  for 
the  service  department,  props  for 
Destiny  Drama  Company's  home 
show  and  the  School  of  Music's  Gil- 
bert and  Sullivan  production,  easles 
and  tables  for  the  School  of  Visual 
Art  and  Design,  and  a  backdrop  for 
the  ASEANS  club  night. 

K.  R.'s  work  at  Southern  began  as 
dean  of  men.  During  those  seven 
years,  he  formed  lifelong  bonds  with 
the  men  he  still  calls  his  "boys."  One 
of  his  boys,  Merlin  Wittenberg,  has 
always  seen  K.  R.  as  "above  all,  a  true 
friend  of  young  people  with  an  undy- 
ing love  for  Jesus  Christ." 


VIS 

40-   mm 
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As  the  only  men's  dean,  K.  R.  was  busy  with  every  aspect  of  life  in 
the  dorm.  He  even  lived  in  a  first  floor  dorm  room.  A  softspoken  but 
wise  man,  K.  R.  earned  respect  for  being  fair.  "1  got  the  impression  that 
the  men  did  what  was  right  because  they  admired  him  and  didn't  want 
to  fail  him,"  says  Peggy  Elkins,  K.R's  daughter 

Though  his  official  job  title  has  changed  several  times,  K.  R.  has 
always  been  involved  as  a  Student  Association  sponsor  and  recruiter. 

"K.  R.  is  a  wonderful  asset  to  have  on  any  team,"  said  Brandon 
Nudd,  2001-02  Student  Association  president.  "He  has  designed  and 
built  everything  from  computer  desks  in  the  dorms  to  miniature  golf 
courses  for  SA  parties.  The  SA  wouldn't  be  able  to  do  half  of  what  it 
does  without  his  guidance,  support,  and  his  trusty  tool  belt." 

Every  year,  K.  R.  goes  down  to  Florida  before  camp  meeting  begins 
to  help  pitch  tents  and  do  maintenance  work.  He  shared  a  story  of 
"some  dear  lady"  he  met  one  summer.  She  was  having  a  hard  time 
sleeping  on  her  uncomfortable  camping  mattress,  so  K.R.  got  right  on 
the  job  and  found  her  a  piece  of  plywood  to  stick  underneath  the 
mattress.  She  was  extremely  grateful.  A  year  later  during  Mother 
Daughter  Weekend  at  Southern  the  same  lady  approached  him  with 
her  daughter  who  was  attending  Southern,  and  she  thanked  him  again 
for  his  help.  "She  had  a  warm  feeling  about  Southern  because  of  my 
maintenance  work  in  Florida — it's  a  wonderful  PR  activity,"  K.R.  said. 

Last  year  K.R.  lost  Jeanne,  his  wife  of  57  years.  Even  still,  his  com- 
mitment to  Southern  remains  strong.  He  takes  his  business  cards  with 
him  so  when  he  meets  people — like  the  man  in  Lowe's  who  wanted  to 
go  back  to  school  to  obtain  a  theology  degree — he  can  plug  Southern. 

Recently,  K.  R.  has  been  recruiting  for  another  project  he  feels 
strongly  about:  the  Committee  of  100.  A  member  himself,  K.R.  has 
been  responsible  for  getting  many  individuals  to  join  and  to  give  be- 
yond the  yearly  dues. 

After  spending  the  morning  with  K.  R.,  I  felt  there  wasn't  anyone 
he  didn't  know,  or  anything  he  wouldn't  do  for  the  school  he  loves. 
Peggy  describes  him  as  a  "workaholic — he  needs  to  be  needed." 

As  I  was  preparing  to  leave  K.  R.'s  workshop,  he  asked  me  to  write 
my  name  down  on  a  piece  of  paper.  "I  want  to  make  sure  I  remember 
your  name,"  he  told  me.  And  thus  another  relationship  was  built.    -O- 


24  •  SUMMER  2002 


Headlines 


Graduates  and  faculty  honored 


Southern's  Spring  ComtiK'ncement  ceremo- 
nies concluded  on  Sunday,  May  12,  with 
the  presentation  of  diplomas  to  267  under- 
graduate seniors  and  six  master's  graduates. 

The  graduating  class  was  made  up  of  indi- 
viduals from  all  around  the  world,  including  29 
international  students  representing  17  different 
countries.  The  majority  of  the  students,  how- 
ever, were  from  within  the  Southern  Union. 

Fifty  percent  ot  the  class  graduated  with 
honors  by  maintaining  a  grade  point  average  of 
3.5.  Thirteen  members  of  the  class  graduated 
with  Southern  Scholars  distinction,  which 
requires  completion  of  a  special  honors  curricu- 
lum as  well  as  an  additional  senior  research 
project. 

The  weekend  speakers  included  Kathleen 
Kuntaraf,  associate  director  for  prevention. 
Health  Ministries  Department,  General  Con- 
ference; Philip  Samaan,  professor  of  religion. 
Southern  Adventist  University;  and  June 
Scobee  Rogers,  founding  chair,  Challenger 
Center  for  Space  Science  Education. 

The  Class  of  2002  put  a  new  twist  on  an  old 
class-gift  tradition.  Over  100  graduating  par- 
ticipants placed  $5.02  in  the  hands  of  Presi- 
dent Gordon  Bietz  when  awarded  their 
diplomas.  The  class  president  Dan  Kuntz  said, 
"We've  seen  classes  put  a  penny  into  the  hands 
of  the  president,  but  we  wanted  to  give  some- 
thing back  to  the  university  that  would  count 
toward  alumni  giving  [in  the  U.S.  News  & 
World  Report  ratings).  Since  we  were  graduating 
in  May  of  2002,  we  came  up  with  the  $5.02." 

Bietz  collected  varying  denominations 
amounting  to  $5.02 — rolls  of  pennies  and 
dimes,  two  pennies  taped  onto  $5  bills,  and 
several  Sacajawea  coins.  "One  student  gave 
me  a  two-foot-long  enlarged  check,  and  1  even 
received  a  note  that  said  'I.O.U.  $5.02.  Call 
me!'"  Bietz  said.  "It  was  very  generous  of  this 
class  at  a  time  when  they  are  leaving  this 
school  to  think  about  their  place  as  alumni." 

The  class  officers  are  deciding  how  to  com- 
memorate the  gift.  They  are  considering  pur- 
chasing benches  or  a  large  brick  paver  to  be 
included  in  the  walkway  project  planned  for 
the  front  of  Lynn  Wood  Hall. 


The  university  also  paid  tribute  to  several 
members  of  the  university  faculty  and  staff. 


Distinguished  Service  Medallion 

George  Babcock,  senior  vice  president  for 
academic  administration,  has  devoted  the  last 
1 1  years  of  his  career  to  Southern.  He  is  widely 
recognized  and  frequently  sought  after  in  the 
educational  community  of  Tennessee.  His 
familiarity  with  Adventist  education  around 
the  globe  has  inspired  and  enabled  him  to  raise 
the  esteem  of  Southern  in  the  eyes  of  a  world- 
wide constituency.  He  has  invested  his  profes- 
sional and  diplomatic  expertise  in  43  years  of 
service  to  the  cause  and  church  he  loves,  dili- 
gently striving  for  excellence  in  the  qualifica- 
tions oi  his  colleagues,  in  the  construction  of 
new  academic  programs,  and  in  the  academic 
and  spiritual  lives  of  students. 

Ed  Lamb,  chair  and  professor  of  social  work 
and  family  studies,  was  honored  for  3 1  years  of 
multi-faceted  service  to  Southern.  Gracious 
and  mild-mannered,  he  has  provided  a  consis- 
tent example  of  Christian  professionalism, 
mentoring  and  nurturing  those  students  fortu- 
nate enough  to  come  under  his  influence.  For 
27  years,  he  has  led  an  annual  Thanksgiving 
trip  to  New  York  City,  challenging  the  favored 
young  people  of  Southern  to  observe  and  to 
serve  the  needs  of  another  subculture.  His 
advocacy  of  Southern's  United  Way  pledge 
drive  has  strengthened  relationships  with  the 
wider  community,  and  his  diligent  participa- 
tion in  faculty  governance  has  greatly  en- 
hanced the  quality  of  Southern's  academic 
environment. 

President's  Award 

for  Teaching  Excellence 

Lynn  Caldwell,  associate  professor  of  jour- 
nalism and  communication,  was  chosen  by 
students  and  faculty  to  receive  the  2002 
President's  Award  for  Teaching  Excellence. 
From  the  time  of  her  arrival  at  Southern,  her 
reputation  with  students  and  peers  has  been 
only  of  the  highest  order.  Her  commitment  to 
service  is  reflected  in  her  role  as  Southern's 
liaison  with  American  Humanics,  Inc.,  an 
alliance  of  educational  institutions  and  human 
service  agencies  whose  mission  is  "to  prepare 
and  certify  future  nonprofit  professionals  to 
work  with  America's  youth  and  families."  This 
annual  award  for  teaching  excellence  on  the 
undergraduate  level  carries  with  it  an  hono- 
rarium of  $1,500. 


President's  Award 

for  Academic  Research  Excellence 

Alberto  dos  Santos,  professor  and  dean  of 
the  School  of  Education  and  Psychology,  was 
chosen  by  the  academic  research  committee  to 
receive  this  year's  Award  for  Outstanding  Re- 
search. Dos  Santos  has  specialized  in  the 
teaching  of  research  and  statistics  and  is  ac- 
tively doing  research  in  the  areas  of  education 
and  psychology.  Two  major  projects  were  com- 
pleted this  year.  One  dealt  with  attitude  struc- 
ture shifts  caused  by  conversion  in  prison 
inmates.  The  second  was  a  comparative  study 
of  teacher  training  programs  between  the 
United  States  and  Central  America.  The 
study  of  prisoners'  attitudes  was  presented  to 
the  faculty  of  Southern  as  well  as  at  the  South- 
eastern Psychological  Association  convention 
in  Atlanta,  March  2002.  This  award  carries 
with  it  an  honorarium  of  $500. 

President's  Award 

for  Excellence  in  Scholarship 

Ben  Mc  Arthur,  chair  and  professor  of  history, 
received  this  year's  Award  for  Excellence  in 
Scholarship.  As  one  of  the  most  active  promot- 
ers for  Writing  Across  the  Curriculum  and  the 
Southern  Scholars  program,  he  has  used  his  love 
of  learning  as  an  agency  for  stimulating  the 
minds  of  Southern's  most  gifted  students.  For 
several  years  he  has  organized  and  supervised 
the  Great  Books 
seminar,  which  is 
an  integral  part  of 
the  honors  se- 
quence. Beyond  his 
academic  responsi- 
bilities to  this 
campus,  he  has 
been  an  active 
contributor  to 
studies  in  his  disci- 
pline, writing  some 
two  dozen  articles 
and  papers, 
authoring  one 
book  and  collabo- 
rating on  several 

others,  organizing,  refereeing,  and  editing  both 
within  and  beyond  the  circle  of  Adventist  pro- 
fessional thought.  This  award  carries  with  it 
an  honorarium  of  $500. 


Columns  •  25 


SIFE  team  named  2002  Free  Enterprise  Regional  Champion 


The  Students  in  Free  Enterprise  (SIFE) 
team  from  Southern  matched  their  educa- 
tional outreach  projects  against  the  programs 


of  September  1 1  and  a  trip  to  Honduras  in 
cooperation  with  the  Adventist  Development 
-and  Relief  Agency  (ADRA)  to  work  with 
economic  development  and  micro  lending 
hanks.  Southern  SIFE  is  also  working  to  teach 
free  enterprise  to  children  m  the  community 
through  games  and  activities. 

Don  Ashlock  serves  as  advisor  for  the  team. 
Ashlock  was  named  a  Sam  M.  Walton  Free 
Enterprise  Fellow  in  recognition  of  his  leader- 
ship and  support  ot  the  SIFE  program  at  South- 
em.  The  team  is  directed  hy  Sarah  Matthews, 


senior  English  major,  and  president  of  South- 
em  SIFE.  "I  am  proud  of  how  quickly  the 
Southern  SIFE  team  has  pulled  together  to 
accomplish  unusually  effective  projects  and  to 
apply  the  principles  of  free  enterprise  in  the 
community,"  Matthews  said.  "TTiis  group  of 
students  will  have  a  high  competitive  edge  in 
the  job  market  because  of  their  experience  in 
active  business  projects.  They  are  already  ex- 
hibiting a  certain  level  of  maturity  in  their 
professional  image,"  Matthews  added. 


of  41  other  SIFE  teams  at  the  2002  Regional 
Competition  and  Career  Opportunity  Fair  held 
April  5,  in  Atlanta,  Georgia.  The  Southem 
Adventist  University  SIFE  team  was  awarded 
the  Regional  Champion  trophy,  as  well  as  the 
Rookie  of  the  Year  award. 

The  Southem  SIFE  team  has  been  in  exist- 
ence for  less  than  a  year  and  has  accomplished 
outstanding  projects  and  community  ser\'ices. 

Students  in  Free  Enterprise  encourages 
students  to  take  what  they  are  learning  in  the 
classroom  and  apply  it  to  real-life  situations, 
and  to  use  their  knowledge  to  better  their  com- 
munities through  educational  outreach 
projects.  The  projects  presented  by  the  South- 
em SIFE  team  included  a  trip  to  New  York 
City  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  victims 


The  School  of  Nursing  receives 
international  honor  society  charter  induction 

One  hundred  thirteen  nurses  and  nursing 
students  were  inducted  into  the  Sigma 


First  Quarter  Major  Gifts  2002 

Amount 

From 

Fund 

$5,000 

Organization 

Worthy  Student  Fund 

$5,000 

Trustee 

President's  Branding  Project 

$5,339 

Consortia 

Unrestricted 

$15,000 

Consortia 

American  Humanics 

$18,675 

Alumnus  Estate 

Lynn  Wood  Hall  Renovation 

$20,000 

Trustee 

Lynn  Wood  Hall  Renovation 

$25,000 

Alumnus 

Music  Department  Operation 

$25,000 

Alumnus 

President's  Branding  Project 

$30,000 

Alumnus 

Named  Endowed  Scholarship 

$35,000 

Corporation 

Research  &  Development  Fund 

$115,000 

Alumnus 

Pre  Civil  War  Cabinets  for  Museum 

$200,000 

Corporation 

Lynn  Wood  Hall  Renovation 

$250,000 

Corporation 

Hackman  Hall  Renovation 

Theta  Tau  International  honor  society  of  pro- 
fessional nurses  on  March  28.  The  event  marked 
the  chartering  ceremony  for  the  Rho  lota  Chap- 
ter of  Sigma  Theta  Tau  International.  The 
installing  officer  was  Peter  Buerhaus,  associate 
director  of  research  for  the  School  ot  Nursing 
at  Vanderbilt  University  and  member  of  Sigma 
Theta  Tau  International  Board  of  Directors. 

Katie  Lamb,  associate  vice  president  of 
academic  administration  for  Southem,  recog- 
nized this  accomplishment  on  behalf  of  the 
university.  Phil  Hunt,  dean  of  the  School  of 
Nursing,  gave  the  congratulatory  remarks. 

"The  advantages 
of  Southem  being  a 
part  of  Sigma  Theta 
Tau  Intemational  is 
that  It  promotes  the 
profession  of  nursing 
to  students  and  the 
community,"  said 
David  Gerstle,  pro- 
fessor ot  nursing. 
"We  will  now  be 
able  to  offer  educa- 
tional workshops, 
grants  and  awards  to 
current  members. 
We  can  also  further 
the  profession  of 
nursing  through 
research." 


It  was  Gerstle 's  vision  to  have  a  Sigma 
Theta  Tau  chapter  on  Southem's  campus,  and 
he  vigorously  enlisted  members  and  completed 
the  requirements  for  charter,  accomplishing 
this  goal  in  only  three  years. 

Tlie  ceremony  was  attended  by  many 
people  within  the  community,  including  David 
Hoskins,  president  of  the  Chattanooga  Lion's 
Club;  Charlene  Robertson,  chief  nursing  of- 
ficer, Memorial  Hospital;  Nancy  Haugen,  chair. 
Department  of  Nursing,  Florida  Hospital  Col- 
lege ot  Health 
Sciences;  and 
Judge  Summit, 
of  Chattanooga. 
Mary  B.  Jack- 
son, professor 
emeritus  Uni- 
versity of  Ten- 
nessee, 
Chattanooga, 
and  acting  advi- 
sor of  Gerstle,  was  also  present  for  the  cer- 
emony. Among  those  inducted  into  Sigma 
Theta  Tau  Intemational  was  Don  Duff,  gradu- 
ate of  the  School  of  Nursing  and  2001  Tennes- 
see Chiropractor  of  the  Year. 

Southem  Adventist  University  has  had  a 
tradition  of  nursing  since  1956.  The  School  of 
Nursing  offers  the  associate,  baccalaureate,  and 
master's  in  nursing  degrees.  Southem  has  en- 
joyed a  100  percent  NCLEX-RN  pass  rate  (the 
licensing  exam  for  registered  nurses)  for  the 
last  three  graduating  classes. 


26  •  SUMMER  2002 


Headlines 


Swafford  named  advisor  of  the  year 


Students  and  faculty  at  Southern  Adventist 
University  selected  Carl  Swafford,  profes- 
sor of  education  and  psychology  as  Faculty 
Advisor  of  the  Year.  Swafford  received  the 
award  at  Awards  Convocation  in  April. 

"Dr.  Swafford  is  always  willing  to  spend 
time  helping  me  work  out  my  schedule,"  said 
one  student.  "He  is  an  active  advisor,  not 
someone  who  just  signs  his  name  and  wants  to 
get  on  to  the  next  advisee." 

Swafford  was  surprised  and  humbled  by  the 
award.  "You  never  go  out  and  try  to  he  the 
advisor  of  the  year,"  Swafford  said.  "I  am 
pleased  that  my  students  feel  positively  about 
my  planning.  My  goal  is  to  get  them  to  think 
and  take  control  of  their  own  academic  pro- 
gram; I  just  try  to  be  there  to  listen." 


Swafford  has  been  a  professor  in 
the  School  of  Education  and  Psy- 
chology for  10  years  and  has  been 
instrumental  in  the  development  of 
the  Outdoor  Education  program  that 
is  unique  to  Southern. 

"Dr.  Swafford  is  recognized  by  his 
students  and  colleagues  as  an  'inter- 
ested' professor  and  a  friend,"  said 
Alberto  dos  Santos,  dean  of  the 
School  of  Education  and  Psychology. 
"His  willingness  to  guide  and  help  his  students, 
and  to  take  time  to  provide  the  support  they 
need  makes  Dr.  Swafford  an  example  to  all.  He 
is  a  great  asset  to  our  School  of  Education  and 
Psychology  programs  and  we  are  grateful  that 
he  is  not  only  one  of  us  but  one  for  all  of  us." 


Swafford  commented  that  some  of  the  times 
he  enjoys  the  most  are  when  students  just 
come  by  his  office  and  visit  without  an  ap- 
pointment. "Students  need  to  know  that  some- 
one cares,  and  listening  seems  to  help  them  the 
best,"  Swafford  said. 


University  hosts  Rotary  event 
and  launches  newsletter  for 
Chattanooga  leaders 

Southern  Adventist  University  treated  160  members  of 
Chattanooga's  Rotary  Club  to  dinner  and  a  concert  on 
campus  on  March  14.  "The  faculty  and  students  were  hon- 
ored to  host  the  Rotarians,"  said  Gordon  Bietz,  university 
president  and  Rotarian  since  1997  (Bietz  was  also  a  Rotarian 
from  1982-94). 

Russell  Friberg,  '72,  local  businessman  and  Rotarian, 
emceed  the  program.  The  event  consisted  of  dinner  in  the 
Dining  Hall  and  a  concert  by  Southern's  Symphony  Orches- 
tra. 

Conducted  by  Laurie  M  inner,  the  concert  featured  a 
variety  ot  musical  pieces,  highlighting  as  soloists,  Lori  Liu 
and  Julie  Penner.  The  percussion  ensemble,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  Ken  Parsons,  also  performed  a  dynamic  piece  titled 
"Me  Tarzan." 

For  many  Rotarians,  it  was  their  first  visit  to  Southern's 
campus.  Many  complimented  the  university  and  said  they 
hope  to  be  invited  back.  One  even  said  it  was  the  nicest 
Rotary  Club  event  they  had  ever  attended. 

Shortly  after  the  Rotary  dinner,  the  university  continued 
its  reach  into  the  community  by  unveiling  a  quarterly  news- 
letter. The  newsletter  is  targeted  toward  leaders  in  the 
greater  Chattanooga  community — businessmen  and  women, 
government  officials  and  educators. 

The  newsletter  provides  information  about  current  uni- 
versity events,  news  stories,  and  a  variety  of  articles  which 
inform  area  leaders  about  Southern's  impact  on  the  nearby 
Chattanooga  community. 


A   Service   of   Southern's   Office   of   Planned   Giving 


High  Interest 
Lov^  Taxes 
For  Life 


■'sss 


Sounds  too  good  to  be  true?  Not  for  friends  and  alumni  of 
Southern  Adventist  University.  The  United  States  Government 
actually  encourages  gifts  to  Southern.  Note  the  following:  If 
you  are  70  years  of  age  and  give  Southern  $20,000,  the 
U.S.  Government  lets  you  receive  from  Southern  $1,440  a 
year  ($360  quarterly)  for  the  rest  of  your  life.  They  will  also 
permit  you  to  take  a  $7,490  tax  deduction.  Not  only  that, 
but  you  will  pay  taxes  on  only  $786  of  the  $1,440  yearly 
income.  That  makes  the  7.2%  fixed  payout  of  your  annuity 
seem  as  if  it  is  earning  8.4%.  Give  to  Southern,  receive 
on  attractive  income  for  life,  and  save  taxes  all  at 
the  same  time. 

Would  you  like  more  information  on  how  you  can  receive 
High  Interest/Low  Taxes  for  life? 

Please  write  Southern  Adventist  University,  Office 
of  Planned  Giving,  P.O.  Box  370,  Collegedale,  TN 
37315,  send  e-mail  to  pgsmith@southern.edu  or 
call  423.238.2832  or  1.800.768.8437 


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Columns  '27 


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The  Gospel  in 


by  Bethany  Martin 

Hundreds  of  students 
and  staff  from 
Southern  Adventist 
University  laced  up 
their  work  boots  to  serve  their 
neighbors  in  the  Chattanooga 
community  on  April  18.  This  year, 

the  eighth  annual  day  dedicated  to  community 
service  publicized  the  theme  "The  Gospel  in 
Work  Boots."  Community  Service  Day  is  a 
humanitarian  effort  that  propels  students  into 
activity  in  the  local  community  to  serve  those 
in  need. 

"This  year's  theme,"  said  Robyn  Kerr,  direc- 
tor of  Community  Service  Day,  "reflected  the 


idea  of  Christians  following  Christ's  model  of 
service.  We  wanted  to  put  on  our  work  boots 
and  be  a  living  and  practical  representation  of 
what  it  means  to  be  a  Christian  and  how  to 
meet  the  needs  of  others." 

Community  Service  Day  is  one  day  set  aside 
each  academic  year  on  which  no  classes  are 
held  at  Southern  so  that  students  and  faculty 
are  able  to  spend  the  day  donating  their  time 
and  energy  in  service  to  others  in  the  local 
community. 

The  university  partners  with  the  Center  for 
Nonprofits  in  Chattanooga  to  disperse  the 
students  and  staff  among  more  than  40  service 
agencies  and  organizations  in  the  Chattanooga 
area.  These  agencies  share  needs  such  as  paint- 


ing, childcare,  recreational  park  clean  up,  cleri- 
cal, carpentry  and  tutoring.  After  volunteers 
choose  where  they  will  serve,  they  are  sent  to 


SUMMER  2002 


i)rk  Boots 


the  agencies  to  help  fulfill  the  many  needs. 

"Community  Service  Day  is  a  chance  for  the 
students  to  use  their  education  to 
meet  the  needs  of  others,"  Kerr  said. 

More  than  550  students,  staff,  and 
faculty  spent  the  day  volunteering  at 
agencies  that  interested  them  and 
where  they  could  best  share  their 
talents. 

This  year's  Community  Service 
Day  was  sponsored  in  part  by  the 
Adventist  Development  and  Relief 
Agency  (ADRA),  a  humanitarian 
agency  present  in  more  than  120 
nations  and  providing  development 
and  disaster  relief  for  individuals  and 


communities  without  regard  to  age,  ethnicity, 
or  political  or  religious  association.    -0" 


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Students  Take  a 
Break  In  New  York  City 

The  term  "mission  trip"  usually  brings  to 
mind  pictures  of  brick  churches,  steamy 
jungles,  and  impoverished  natives,  but  for 
41  students  from  Southern  Adventist  Univer- 
sity, the  term  means  something  much  differ- 
ent. During  their  spring  break,  these 
students  not  only  volunteered  to  help  New 
York  City  and  its  residents  recuperate  from 
the  September  11  attacks,  but  each  one  was 
responsible  for  paying  their  own  way. 

At  a  time  when  people  are  more  likely  to 
be  receptive  to  the  Gospel,  these  student 
volunteers  were  able  to  witness  for  Christ  as 
they  went  about  their  duties  of  mail  sorting, 
stocking  supplies,  weeding,  cleaning,  paint- 
ing, laundry  service  and  more.  They  also 
worked  at  the  disaster  site,  feeding  and 
encouraging  relief  workers. 

Another  activity  was  Radical  Street  Minis- 
try, where  students  witnessed  to  people  on 


the  city  streets.  Kyle  Allen,  freshman  theol- 
ogy major,  was  a  part  of  this  team.  "I'll 
never  forget  the  reaction  that  people  had 
toward  us,"  Kyle  said.  "They  were  really  as- 
tonished that  we  were  there  on  our  spring 
break." 

Ken  Rogers,  university  chaplain,  agreed. 
"Most  of  the  reaction  we  got  was  really  posi- 
tive. I  think  there's  been  a  certiain  openness 
to  Christianity  that  wasn't  there  before  the 
terrorist  attacks.  There  are  four  million 
people  in  Manhattan  alone,  and  over  one 
million  people  go  to  work  there.  We  can't  do 
everything,  but  we're  doing  something." 


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Columns  • 


Mission  Minutes 


Southern  Goes  Out  Unto 

All  the  World 


The  student  missions  program  at  Southern  Adventist  University 
recently  presented  over  90  young  adults  for  dedication  as  student 
missionaries  for  the  2002-2003  school  year.  Traveling  to  all  comers  of 
the  globe,  these  student  volunteers  have  chosen  to  take  one  year  out  of 
their  academics  to  pursue  a  different  kind  of  education  as  they  help 
promote  the  message  of  God's  love  around  the  world.  With  destinations 
from  Nepal  to  Egypt  and  everywhere  in  between,  Southern  students  will 
work  to  fill  positions  as  teachers,  nurses,  evangelists,  Bible  workers, 
church  planters  and  literature  evangelists. 

The  student  missionaries  were  honored  and  consecrated  at  the  Student 
Missions  Dedication 
on  April  19  in  the 
Collegedale  Seventh- 
day  Adventist 
Church.  Flags  from 
each  country  in 
which  students  will 
serve  were  placed  on 
the  church  platform. 
An  inspiring  chal- 
lenge by  Andy  Nash, 
'94,  author  and 
former  student  mis- 
sionary' from  South- 
em  to  Thailand,  was 
in  turn  accepted  by 
Brandon  Nudd,  Stu- 
dent Association 
president  and  future 


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student  missionary.  Each  student  was  then  called  by  name  by  Ken  Rogers, 
university  chaplain,  and  given  a  gift  by  Sherrie  Norton,  student  missions 
coordinator.  Returned  student  missionaries  from  previous  years  also  par- 
ticipated in  a  candle  lighting  ceremony,  passing  the  flame  on  to  this 
year's  students.  As  the  students  fanned  out  to  surround  the  congregation 

with  candlelight.  Ken 
Rogers  sang  a  dedica- 
tion song. 

While  serving  as 
missionaries,  students 
appreciate  receiving 
letters.  If  you  are  in- 
terested in  communi- 
cating with  a  student, 
please  contact  the 
Chaplain's  Office  at 
i.SOO.SOUTHERN 
or  by  email  at 
slnorton@southem.edu. 

In  addition  to 
those  already  serving, 
the  following  list  iden- 
tities where  each  stu- 
dent will  minister,    -v- 


Africa 
Jonathan  Schlist 

Washington  State 
Brandon  Koldea 

California 
Nikki  Williams 

Cambodia 
Marjorie  Jones 

China 
Ben  Martin 

Costa  Rica 
Nathania  Figueroa 
Brandon  Nudd 
Adam  Ruf 

Czech  Republic 
Scott  Damazo 

Ecuador 
Michael  Bell 

Egypt 
Kevin  Christman 
Cecilia  Luck 


England 
Nathan  Zinner 

Fiji 
Laura  David 

France 
Loren  Small 

Georgia  Cumb.  Acad. 
Royce  Brown 

Guam 

Bethany  Martin 

Guyana 
Denise  Edwards 
Ken  Gulfan 
Jessie  Knight 
Jamie  Pombo 
Carlos  Quintero 
Marleth  Rodriguez 
Tricia  Rouse 
David  Sistiva 

Hawaii 
Danielle  Muhlenbek 


Highland  Academy 
Jiffer  Proctor 

Holbrook  Indian 
School 
Melinda  Jamieson 

Honduras 

Jason  Gulfan 

Indiana  Academy 
Cheris  Scalzi 

Korea 
Angela  Cerovski 
Rachel  Lombard 
Geoff  McRae 

Majuro 
Alicia  Beth  Ellis 
Neal  Smith 

Michigan 
Matt  Mattzela 

Milo  Academy 
Jennifer  Page 
Ella  Mae  Cuffy 


Nepal 
Breanna  Roth 
Wendy  Guptil 

Nicaragua 
Kibsa  Gilmore 

Norway 
Laura  Lucas 
Travis  Ringstaff 

Papua  New  Guinea 
Sara  Cowles 

Peru 

Andrew  Korzyniowski 

Philippines 
Paulette  Clark 
Christina  George 
Daniel  Martinez 

Pohnpei 
Michelle  Burden 
Brad  Clifford 
Lindsey  Ford 
Justin  Freed 


Melissa  Harley 
Jared  Wright 
Andrew  Massengill 
AJ  Stagg 
Kristin  Stagg 
Keelan  Tuel 
April  West 

Russia 
Larry  Baxter 
Melina  Bors 
Ryan  Trott 

Saipan 

Amanda  Hosek 

Seattle 
Misha  Birmele 

Taiwan 

Christina  Mills 
Jillian  Sharp 

Thailand 
Chris  Sorensen 
Shannon  Sorensen 


Upper  Columbia  conf. 
(pending) 

Greg  Creek 

Lauren  Elmendorf 

Venezuela 

Andy  Chinnock 
Jeff  Sutton 

Yap 

Jeremy  Mahoney 
Alisha  Martin 
Nicole  Moore 
Brandie  Whitely 
Rob  Wooten 

Zambia 
Mindy  Bell 
Jon-Michael  Brown 
Lori  Edgmon 
Stratton  Tingle 

Collegedale,  Tennessee 
Chad  Stuart 


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Like  each  page  in  a  scraphook  represents  a  story  from  someone's 
'  life,  pieces  from  Southern's  past  reveal  a  rich  and  intriguing 
history  of  life  on  the  campus. 

One  finding  was  this  daily  time  card  from  the  early  days  of  South- 
em  Junior  College  in  1919,  three  years  after  the  school  moved  from 
Graysville,  Tennessee.  The  time  card  belonged  to  W.  H.  Campbell, 
who  worked  four  hours  of  night  watch  on  December  19. 

Campbell  was  probably  compensated  for  his  work  at  the  rate  of  9 
or  10  cents  per  hour.  If  he  needed  a  warm  coat  that  winter,  he  would 
have  had  to  work  more  than  100  hours  to  earn  enough  to  afford  a 
decent  coat,  which  sold  in  1919  for  between  $10  and  $12. 

Today  the  average  student  working  on  campus  earns  between  $5.75 
and  $6  per  hour.  Fortunately  a  good  winter  coat  doesn't  cost  $600! 


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Columns  •  31 


On  the  Move 


4a 


Carl  J.  Smith,  '42,  and  his 
wife  Susie,  attended,  tecently  celebrated  their  60th 
wedding  anniversary.  Carl  and  Susie  reside  in  Live 
Oak,  Florida. 

Margie  (Futch)  Bird,  '47,  and  her  husband.  Bob, 
are  still  working  for  the  Army  Corps  of  Engineers  at 
Lake  AUatoona,  Georgia  during  the  summer  months 
each  year  and  enjoying  it.  Their  two  children  and  their 
families  are  doing  fine.  Margie  and  Bob  live  in  Avon 
Park,  Florida.  The  Birds  say  that  they  love  helping  in 
their  local  church. 

Otis  Graves,  '47,  has  retired  in  the  Orlando  area. 
Otis  remains  active  in  the  music  ministry  of  his  local 
church. 


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Betty  (Boynton)  McMillan, 

'51,  moved  to  Florida  in  1998.  Her  son,  Charles,  is  a 
physicist  at  Lawrence  Livermore  Labs,  and  Betty's 
daughter,  Sally,  is  a  teacher  at  the  University  of  Ten- 
nessee, Knoxville.  Her  daughter,  Susan,  is  studying 
political  science  in  Alexandria,  Virginia,  and  her  third 
daughter,  Cindy,  works  for  a  city  councilman  in  Ha- 
waii. Susan  and  Cindy,  rwins,  are  both  graduates  of 
Southern. 

William  F.  Zill,  '51,  and  his  wife,  Mary  Alice 
(Benedict),  live  in  Apopka,  Florida.  Their  daughter 
Katen  Wicklift  Landa  is  a  nurse  practitioner  in 
Kingston,  New  York,  with  plans  to  move  to  Portland, 
Maine.  The  Zills  other  daughter,  Kathy  Higgs,  is  an  X- 
ray,  MRl,  and  CAT  scan  technician  at  Drew  Medical 
in  Orlando,  Florida. 

Ellen  Corbett  Zervos  Brown,  '52,  and  her  husband. 
Bob,  live  in  Forest  City,  Florida.  They  have  been  very 
active  in  missionary  work.  During  the  last  several 
years,  the  Browns  have  been  to  Costa  Rica,  Honduras, 
Mexico,  India,  Haiti  and  other  foreign  countries.  Their 
projects  include  church  construction,  school  construc- 
tion, medical  assistance  and  health  education.  Ellen 
and  Bob  say  they  are  grateful  for  such  life-changing 
travel  opporrunities. 

Carol  (Hollingsworth)  Filomena,  attended  '52-'55, 
is  happy  to  announce  that  her  daughter,  Debra 
(Eldridge)  Amick,  married  Ronald  Amick.  They  live 
in  Dehlonega,  Georgia,  where  Ron  is  a  mental  health 
counselor.  Debra  is  home  schooling  their  six-year-old 
daughter  and  assists  in  a  music  ptogram  for  local 
homeschoolers. 

Harold  Johnson,  '53  and  '58,  has  retired  from  his 
work  as  a  chaplain  and  lives  in  Avon  Park,  Florida.  He 


has  completed  over  20,000  hours  as  a  hospital  volun- 
teer, in  addition  to  his  many  hours  volunteering  with 
the  VSAF/AUX. 

Rachel,  '54,  and  Dale  Pegel  still  live  in  their  coun- 
try home  near  Marshall,  Minnesota.  Dale  is  retired 
from  working  as  a  mechanic  for  the  State  Highway 
system.  Rachel  and  Dale  have  seven  children,  most  of 
whom  live  in  Minnesota.  They  also  have  14  grandchil- 
dren and  1 1  great-grandchildren.  The  Pegels  have  a 
small  church  group  in  which  they  continue  to  take  an 
active  part. 

Barbara  (Eldridge)  Klischies,  '55,  and  her  husband 
have  a  home  in  Orlando,  Florida.  The  Klischies'  have 
been  married  for  45  years.  Barbara  and  Herbert  have 
four  children  and  12  grandchildren.  All  of  their  chil- 
dren have  attended  Southern.  Barbara  works  part-time 
as  a  nurse  at  Flotida  Hospital. 

Robert  Ingram,  '58,  and  his  wife,  Glenmor,  at- 
tended, have  tetired  to  Avon  Park,  Florida.  They  are 
involved  in  many  church  activities,  and  Robert  works 
20  hours  a  week  as  a  chaplain  for  Walker  Hospital, 
Florida  Heartland.  They  have  a  daughtet.  Candy,  who 
is  a  practice  administrator.  Their  son,  Joel,  is  a  univer- 
sity professor. 

Richard  Young,  '59,  lives  in  Longwood,  Florida.  He 
has  lour  children  and  12  grandchildren.  One  grand- 
child is  in  her  second  year  at  Southern  Adventist 
University.  Richard  has  run  his  own  cleaning  and 
hauling  business  for  29  years.  His  wife  of  44  years, 
Phyllis,  is  an  office  secretary. 


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Dana  (Boyd)  Tamor,  '64, 
has  been  married  to  her  husband,  Herbert,  attended, 
for  37  years.  TTie  Tamors  have  six  grandchildren.  Their 
son,  Nathaniel,  attends  Kent  College  of  Law  in  Chi- 
cago, Illinois. 

Judy  (Edwards),  '64,  and  her  husband,  Dave 
Osborne,  '64,  live  in  Sacramento,  Calitomia.  Dave  is 
the  ministereal  secretary  for  the  North  American 
Division  of  the  General  Conference,  and  he  also  serves 
as  the  senior  pastor  of  the  Carmichael  Seventh-day 
Adventist  Church  in  Sacramento.  The  church's  pasto- 
ral staff  of  seven  serves  a  membership  of  2,000.  Dave 
has  been  senior  pastor  there  for  almost  10  years.  Judy  is 
teaching  at  Pacific  Union  College  in  the  art  depart- 
ment and  IS  in  charge  of  the  interior  design  program. 
She  has  been  teaching  at  PUC  for  nine  years.  Their 
son,  David,  age  26,  manages  a  restaurant  in  St.  Helena, 
California. 

Wayne  McNutt,  '65,  is  a  chaplain  in  Avon  Park, 
Florida.  On  July  1,  he  will  have  been  a  chaplain  at 
Florida  Hospital  Heartland  fot  20  years. 


Anne  (Jensen)  Clark,  '66,  has  retired  after  a  27-year 
teaching  career  at  three  boarding  academies.  Married 
three  years  to  Cecil  Clark,  a  forensic  psychologist,  she 
lives  on  a  mountain  side  near  Camp  David,  Maryland. 


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Penny  J.  Nielsen,  '71, 


recently  presented  a  paper  titled  "Literature:  A  Gift  for 
Enhanced  Understanding  of  the  Development  of 
Middle  School  Students"  at  the  Southeast  Regional 
International  Reading  Association  in  Hilton  Head, 
South  Carolina. 

Ronald,  '72,  and  Glenda  (Jansen)  Brown,  '67,  both 
work  at  Florida  Hospital,  where  Ronald  is  ditector  of 
physician  recruitment  and  Glenda  is  secretary  to  the 
administrative  director  of  pastoral  care  department. 

Rachel  (Thompson)  Wiegand,  '72,  is  teaching 
grades  3-6  at  Big  Cove  Christian  Academy  near  Hunts- 
ville,  Alabama.  She  is  working  on  her  master's  degree 
at  Southern  Adventist  University.  Rachel  and  her 
husband,  Heinz  Wiegand  Jr.,  '70,  recently  celebrated 
their  30th  wedding  anniversary.  They  have  rwo  chil- 
dren. Heinz  Wiegand  III  is  a  senior  at  Bass  Memorial 
Academy.  Their  daughter,  Misha,  attended,  is  a  senior 
at  University  of  Tennessee  at  Chattanooga  majoting  in 
chemistry.  She  married  Jason  Garey,  attended,  in  June 
2001.  Rachel  and  Heinz  would  love  to  hear  from 
friends  at  <rachelwiegand@juno.com>. 

Karen  (Edgar)  Fishell,  '73,  lives  in  Grand  Junction, 
Colorado.  After  24  years  in  surgical  nursing,  she  is 
moving  into  an  expanded  tole  of  the  RN  First  Assis- 
tant in  the  Heart  Program.  Her  husband,  Dave,  is  a 
free-lance  writer,  lecturer  and  tour  guide.  They  have 
rwo  daughters:  Ashleigh  is  in  college,  and  Alison  is  a 
junior  in  academy. 

Winnie  (Johnson)  Sinclair,  '73,  has  moved  to  a 
nice  "cottage  in  the  woods"  in  Portland,  Tennessee. 
She  finds  plenty  to  keep  herself  busy.  Besides  trying  to 
settle  into  a  new  house,  she  also  runs  Winnie's  Cottage 
Design,  her  own  business,  out  of  the  home.  She  and 
her  husband,  Joe,  have  three  foster  children  and  rwo 
adult  children.  Elizabeth  is  married  and  living  in  Mary- 
land, and  Joe  111  is  doing  an  internship  at  a  church  in 
California.  He  plans  to  graduate  from  Southern  next 
spring. 

Brenda  (Smith)  Garza,  '74,  lives  in  Avon  Park  with 
her  children.  She  works  at  Florida  Hospital  Heartland 
Division  as  a  dietitian/nurse  educator  for  the  diabetes 
center.  She  enjoys  singing,  cooking  and  being  involved 
with  church  activities. 

Thomas  Reynolds,  attended  '77-'80,  lives  in 
Calhoun,  Georgia,  w-here  he  serves  as  a  SeaBee  in  the 
U.S.  Navy  Reserves. 


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Wendy  (Cochran)  Cook, 

attended,  is  now  a  tull-time  mother  and  wife  in 
Oldfort,  Tennessee.  Her  husband  is  a  manager  in  the 
receiving  department  of  a  local  bakery  owned  by 
Keebler/Kellogg. 

F.  George  Webster,  '82,  lives  in  Lodi,  California 
with  his  wife  Lynnae  and  their  two  daughters.  Amy,  1 1, 
and  Alisha,  8.  Aftet  receiving  his  associate  degree  from 
Southern,  he  obtained  his  bachelor's  and  state  teaching 
credentials  in  1998  from  CSU  Stanislaus  in  Turlock, 
California.  He  is  now  in  his  third  year  as  a  language 
arts  teacher  at  Fremont  Middle  School  and  would  like 
to  hear  from  friends  at  <galaw79@hotmail.com>. 

Kenneth  Bradley,  '83,  serves  as  administrator  ot  the 
newest  Florida  Hospital  campus:  Winter  Park  Memo- 
rial Hospital. 

Doug,  '83,  and  Maryse  (Provencher)  Whitsett,  '83, 
are  living  in  Ocala,  Florida,  where  they  both  work  at 
SICU  as  registered  nurses.  They  have  two  children: 
Stephanie,  13,  and  Brian,  10;  both  of  whom  they  say 
are  future  Southern  students.  They  enjoy  hiking, 
camping  and  snow  skiing  when  possible,  and  they 
would  love  to  hear  from  old  friends. 

Wilfredo  Nieves,  '84,  has  been  married  to  Aida  for 
16  years  and  they  have  three  children.  Wilfredo  has  his 
Ph.D.  and  is  working  for  the  educational  system  in 
Central  Florida.  He  supervises  master's  students  study- 
ing social  work  at  the  University  of  Central  Florida. 
Wilfredo  also  does  some  private  practice  in  psycho- 
therapy with  the  geriatric  population. 

Karen  (Peck)  Peckham,  attended  '84,  '86,  has  two 
children:  Karly,  5,  and  Joel,  3.  Karen  recently  became  a 
Tupperware  consultant  and  is  staying  busy  as  a  mother. 

Don  Cooper,  '87  and  '94,  and  his  wife  Diane  re- 
cently moved  to  Sebring,  Florida,  where  he  is  the  head 
nurse  of  the  endoscopy  lab  at  Florida  Hospital. 


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Robert  Pittman,  '90,  has 


been  named  partner  in  the  Miami  office  of  Steel,  Hec- 
tor &  Davis  LLP.  His  practice  specializes  in  the  area  of 
domestic  and  international  commercial  litigation. 

Stanley  Dobias,  '90  and  his  wife,  Melissa 
(LaPorte),  '90  and  '96,  live  in  Maitland,  Florida. 
Melissa  is  working  on  her  master's  degree  in  nursing  as 
a  Family  Nurse  Practitioner.  Stan  graduated  with  his 
doctorate  from  Andrews  University  in  August  2001. 

April  (Henline)  Antone,  '91,  lives  in  New  Market, 
Virginia,  where  she  teaches  at  her  alma  mater. 


Shenandoah  Valley  Academy  She  is  married  to  Joseph 
Antone,  and  they  have  two  children:  Dylan,  age  5,  and 
Jacob,  age  3. 

Rachel  (Adema)  Hannes,  '92,  has  moved  from 
Florida  back  to  Canada.  She  married  her  high  school 
sweetheart,  Steve.  After  finishing  her  master's  degree, 
Rachel  worked  in  pharmaceutical  research  until  she 
recently  started  teaching.  Rachel  and  Steve  live  in 
Ancaster,  Ontario. 

Kenneth,  '92,  and  Beth  (Edgmon)  Eisele,  '93,  have 
two  boys,  Jasen  and  Brandon,  5  and  7.  Ken  is  a  nursing 
home  administrator  for  HCR  Manor  Care  m  Winter 
Park,  Florida.  Beth  is  a  recruitment  coordinator  in 
human  resources  at  Florida  Hospital  in  Orlando. 

April  (Floyd)  Pakula,  '94,  is  taking  a  break  from 
the  nursing  profession  to  be  a  stay-at-home  mom  for 
her  one-and-a-half-year-old  daughter,  Isabella.  Her 
husband,  Tomek,  is  the  manager  of  a  hotel  on  the 
Outer  Banks  of  North  Carolina. 

Connie  (Carrick)  Estivo, 
'94,  was  married  to  her  hus- 
band, Michael,  on  May  31, 
2001,  in  Maui,  Hawaii. 
Pastor  Doug  Bing  baptized 
Michael  in  the  morning  and 
officiated  the  wedding  ser- 
vice at  sunset.  The  couple 
resides  in  Wichita,  Kansas. 

Yvrose  Archer,  '94,  is  working  at  Florida  Hospital 
in  the  outpatient  surgical  unit.  All  three  of  her  daugh- 
ters attended  Southern  as  well.  Salsine  is  the  chaplain 
at  cue,  Julie  is  an  RN  at  Florida  Hospital,  and  Fabiola 
is  working  at  the  General  Confemece. 

Mark  Adema,  attended,  and  his  wife.  Amber  (Will- 
iams) Adema,  '98,  live  in  Nashville,  Tennessee.  Mark 
is  a  pilot  and  flies  Boeing  737  aircraft  for  Continental 
Airlines.  Amber  is  studying  to  become  a  certified 
registered  nurse  anesthetist  and  plans  to  graduate  this 
fall. 

Melanie  Miller,  '99,  teaches  at  Mt.  Pleasant  SDA 
Elementary  School  in  Michigan.  She  recently  became 
engaged  to  Douglas  Allen  Taylor,  and  they  plan  to  be 
married  on  June  30.  Douglas  is  finishing  a  graphic 
design  degree  at  Andrews  University  and  working  as  a 
taskforce  dean  at  Great  Lakes  Adventist  Academy 
Douglas  and  Melanie  will  be  living  in  Berrien  Springs 
next  year  where  Melanie  will  work  on  her  graduate 
degree  in  education  and  teaching. 


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Hans  Olson,  '00,  is  residing 


in  Lincoln,  Nebraska,  and  is  working  on  his  master's 
degree  in  journalism  at  the  University  of  Nebraska. 


Hans  is  employed  as  the  assistant  editor  of  the  Outlook 
magazine  for  the  Mid-America  Union. 

Sebrena  Sawtell,  attended,  was  recently  promoted 
to  the  position  of  director  of  public  relations  for  Life 
Care  Centers  of  America.  A  graduate  of  Andrews 
University,  Sebrena  is  completing  requirements  for  a 
master's  in  business  administration  at  Southern. 
Sebrena  and  her  husband  live  in  Collegedale. 


In  Remembrance 

Myrtle  Slate,  '31,  passed  away  on  September  22, 
2001.  She  died  peacefully,  sitting  in  her  chair,  at  the 
age  of  92.  She  was  buried  in  Sheperds  Cemetery  next 
to  her  four  sisters,  brother  and  sister-in-law. 

lone  (Ingram)  McAllister,  '32,  passed  away  at  the 
age  of  90  on  December  9,  2001.  She  is  survived  by  sons 
Bob  and  Merwyn  McAllister;  six  grandchildren  and 
fourteen  great-grandchildren,  and  sister  Dolly 
McFarland.  Bom  in  1911,  lone  attended  Southern 
Junior  College  and  was  secretary  to  the  president,  H.  J. 
Klooster.  lone  married  Kirk  McAllister  in  1933,  a  year 
after  she  graduated  from  college.  Kirk  and  lone  re- 
mained married  until  he  passed  away  in  1999  at  the  age 
of  91.  Services  for  lone  were  held  inCokon,  California, 
at  Motecito  Memorial  Park. 


Mary  Charles  (Fogg)  Good, 

'41,  passed  away  this  spring  at 
Norton  Audubon  Hospital. 
She  was  a  native  ot  Nashville, 
Tennessee,  and  a  retired 
secretary  to  the  president  of 
Porcelain  Metals  Company. 
She  was  a  member  of  the  South 
Louisville  SDA  Church. 


Glen  Linebarger,  attended,  passed  away  on  April  7, 
2002.  Glen  enjoyed  golf  and  traveling  and  he  practiced 
dentistry  in  Jackson- 
ville, Florida,  for  41 
years.  He  is  survived  by 
his  wife  of  63  years, 
Bankie,  one  son,  six 
grandchildren  and  eight 
great-grandchildren. 

Rhonda  Facundus,  '86,  lost  her  cancer  fight  on  Feb- 
ruary 2,  2002.  She  was  very  active  in  music.  Rhonda 
received  a  master's  degree  from  Loma  Linda  University. 
As  a  gerontological  nurse  practitioner,  she  founded  Se- 
nior Centered  Care  of  Winter  Park,  Florida,  a  firm  that 
consulted  on  providing  better  care  to  elderly  patients 
without  increasing  costs.  When  diagnosed  with  cancer 
Rhonda  began  a  website,  www.rhondafacundus.org,  to 
chronicle  her  experience.  The  website  is  still  available 
for  visitation.  Survivors  include  father.  Jack;  mother, 
Elsie;  sisters,  Leanne  and  Darlyn;  and  brother.  Jay. 
Rhonda's  Christian  faith  was  strong  to  the  end. 


Columns  •  33 


Beyond  the  Classroom 


Don't  you  love  cliche  phrases?  How  about  this  one:  "The  ball  is  in 
your  court."  It's  a  phrase  used  to  tell  a  person  that  it's  their  turn  to 
take  action  and  that  they  should  not  rely  on  others  to  make  a  decision 
for  them.  But  the  phrase  is  more  than  a  cliche  to  me.  You  see,  I'm  a 
tennis  player. 

"Tennis  nut"  would  probably  be  a  better  description.  I've  played  since 
1  was  nine  years  old.  I'm  22  now,  which  means  I've  been  playing  more 
than  half  my  life.  My  right  hand  has  had  perpetual  calluses  since  I  was  a 
teenager,  and  I  could  often  be  seen  playing  with  my  dad  or  my  Uncle 
Brad  long  into  the  cold  winter  nights. 

I  attended  Henry  County  High  School  in  Paris,  Tennessee,  a  school 
that  has  always  had  a  strong  tennis  program.  1  played  tennis  all  four 
years  that  I  attended  Henry.  I  was  not  blessed  with  an  overabundance  of 
natural  talent,  but  1  was  a  fit,  healthy  kid  who  played  all  the  time,  so  1 
was  usually  one  of  the  top-ranked  players  for  the  school.  I  maintained  a 
very  positive  win-loss  record. 

But,  every  year,  when  the  season  started  winding  down,  the  team 
began  thinking  about  the  district  tournament.  This  usually  resulted  in 
the  same  thing:  me  sitting  out.  It  was  not  because  1  wasn't  good  enough 
to  play.  It  was  because  the  tournament 
started  on  Saturday. 

I  always  knew  that  this  dilemma 
would  happen,  even  before  I  ever  signed 
up  to  play.  1  had  been  a  Seventh-day 
Adventist  all  of  my  life  and  1  had  always 
known  that  1  wouldn't  be  playing  tennis 
on  Saturdays.  I  just  wish  my  attitude  had 
been  more  positive  at  the  time.  I  felt 
like  I  was  letting  the  other  guys  down.  1 
felt  like  I  was  missing  out  on  something. 
I  felt  like  my  religion  was  getting  in  the 
way. 

I  can  remember  praying  for  rain 
those  Saturdays,  hoping  that  there 
would  be  a  delay,  and  I'd  get  to  play  that 
Monday  (because  the  Baptists  and 
Methodists  would  never  be  asked  to  play 
on  Sunday).  The  rain  never  came  when 
1  wanted  it,  and  I  often  wondered  why 
God  was  punishing  His  remnant. 

While  most  of  my  teammates  were 
sympathetic,  I  had  to  answer  a  lot  of 
questions  about  my  religion  that  made 
me  uncomfortable.  I  guess  I  never  felt 

entirely  natural  witnessing,  so  I  just  shrugged  and  told  them  the  best  1 
could  about  the  Seventh  day,  the  fourth  commandment,  and,  if  they 
were  really  curious,  the  state  of  the  dead. 

Although  I  was  feeling  bitter  about  the  predicament  my  faith  had 
placed  me  in,  I  would  also  bitterly  defend  it.  They  couldn't  understand 
it,  I'm  sure,  but  1  would  no  more  break  the  Sabbath  just  once  than  1 


When  the  Ball  Is 
in  Your  Court 


by  Rob  York 

could  steal  just  one  car  or  start  just  one  forest  fire.  In  the  law's  eyes  these 
things  are  different,  but  in  God's  eyes  they're  all  sins. 

So,  spring  seasons  came  and  went,  and  at  the  end  of  every  year,  after 
the  season  had  ended,  everyone  on  the  team  was  invited  to  the  Tennis 
Banquet.  It  was  a  time  for  the  coaches  to  honor  the  individual  players  for 
their  achievements  and  a  time  for  the  team  to  chip  in  and  buy  the 
coaches  a  present  for  their  help.  I  looked  forward  to  these  banquets  be- 
cause it  was  a  time  to  hang  out  with  the  guys  (and  the  girls)  but  1  didn't 
expect  much  recognition.  1  didn't  play  in  the  big  tournament,  so  what 
difference  did  1  make? 

But  during  the  banquet  held  at  the  end  of  my  junior  year,  this 
Adventist  became  overwhelmed  by  the  acceptance  of  the  non- 
Adventists.  Shirley  Braden,  the  head  coach,  announced  the  last  award  to 
be  given.  She  said  that  there  was  one  person  that  was  missing,  and  that 

one  person  was  important  to  the  team. 
That  person  was  me. 

"Rob  hasn't  played  for  us  in  the 
district  tournament  because  of  his  reli- 
gion," she  said.  "But  Rob  is  important 
to  this  team."  And  then  she  presented 
me  with  the  Weatherman  Award.  It  was 
a  little  joke  about  my  watching  the 
weather  on  Saturdays,  hoping  for  rain. 
It  wasn't  a  particularly  funny  joke,  but  it 
meant  a  lot  to  me. 

It  all  became  clear  to  me  then.  My 
playing  in  the  tournament  would  have 
not  accomplished  much.  1  might  have 
won  some  matches,  but  1  would  have 
lost  eventually.  1  was  good,  but  not  that 
good.  But  by  sitting  out  on  those  Satur- 
days, I  had  been  an  example. 

Titus  2:7,8  says,  "In  everything  set 
them  an  example  by  doing  what  is  good. 
In  your  teaching  show  integrity,  serious- 
ness and  soundness  of  speech  that  can- 
not be  condemned." 

If  you  are  an  Adventist  who  has 
ever  felt  like  your  faith  was  getting  in 
the  way,  don't  feel  that  way.  By  following  your  faith,  you  are  providing  a 
service  to  God.  You  don't  have  to  be  an  eloquent  speaker  to  preach.  You 
don't  have  to  be  able  to  recite  long  portions  of  the  Bible  from  memory  in 
order  to  minister.  When  God  puts  the  ball  in  your  court,  just  do  what  you 
know  is  right.  God  will  reward  you  for  your  service  and  your  peers  will 
respect  you.    "v" 


34  •  SUMMER  2002 


Epilogue 


Cort  Sommerville,  senior  business  administration  major  from  Maryville,  Tennessee,  straightens  his  robe  and  hood  as  he  prepares  to  graduate  with  272  of 
his  classmates  at  Southern's  commencement  ceremony  on  May  12,  2002.    PHOTOGRAPHER:  Garrett  Nudd. 


Columns  •  35 


Alumni  Weekend*  is  October  24-27. 

If  you  know  of  alumni  who  have  been  involved  in  volunteer  service,  please  email  us  at 
alumni@southern.edu  or  call  I.800.SOUTHERN,  so  we  can  add  them  to  our  honorees. 


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honoring 


olunteers 


Honor  class  years:   1932.  1942.  1952.  1957,  1962.  1972,  1977,  1982,  1992,2002 


Mike  Fulbright.  '88 

Friday  night  vespers 


Harold  Cunningham,  '77 

Sabbath  worship 


Lynell  LaMountain,  '89 

The  Third 


Jennifer  LaMountain,  '90 

Sabbath  musical  program 


-  Carl  Hurley 

f  Humorist,  Saturday  night  program 


Also... 

Meet  the  Firms,  career  fair, Thursday  2-5pm 

Alumni  Banquet,  $  I S  advance  ticket, Thursday  6:30pm 

Southern  Golf  Classic.The  Bear  Trace,  Friday  12:30pm 


Find  the  complete  schedule  in  the  Fall  COLUMNS  or  online  anytime  at  alumni.southern.edu 


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