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ClevelandMS38733- [email protected] 19 Piiilanthropy Homecoming - Pg. 15 Alumni/FoundationStaff ExecutiveDirector....Dr.DonA.Skelton AssistantDirector FeliciaApplegate CoordinatorofAlumniAJfai)S.MssyPearce DirectorofDevelopment....KeithEukher AdministrativeAssistant GradeHarkins AlumniAssistant SharonKuhn With the Classes DevelopmentAssistant....PaulaLindse)' Bookkeeper SandyPittman ON THE COVER:Students from left- Shaun Lloydfrom OfficeofUniversityRelationsStaff PDhioretcotgorrapherDeAnBnilalMSotasneis Lfernoam,IJnviemrnTeusrsnevrisfirtoImn fGrroentenofwfoioisdt,oriacndWaKnaIthHearlil.ne Gantz Lopez - Pg. 16 SportsDirector...FredSington Secretary GloriaEnriquez From the Desk of Dave "Boo" Ferriss BoardofDirectors DeltaStateUniversityAlumniAssociation ChmKelle)'.president;BillGreenleafvicepresident; JimmyAveiy.pastpresident;BethEmbiy,secretaiy; DayeDealing, treasurer;ArthurJohnston,president-elect; DistrictRepresentatives:RossReily,Audre)'Morehead, DougSullivan.BradPreivitt;PresidenticilAppointees: BettyLynnCameron,JoeRicotta. CraigVerhage: ConstituentGroupRepresentative:KeithKing, EddieGong, ChrisBurgess, LesPotts, TammieBeamon, JamesBreland,MarshallHughesNoelHopper UmaAguzzi;NedMitchell,Foundationpresident BoardofDirectors DeltaStateUniversityFoundation,Inc. NedMitchell,president:PeterJembeig, vicepresident; JimmyNewquistsecretaiy/treasiirerBillyNowell, "— past-president;Dr.BillAlford;LouisBaioni;Bonnie BlCaacrklmEoansl;eyG;leTnnnidByroFowunn;tJaeifnf;CaWpiwlleilsl;FrSaczoetrt,CCoaorpowloioned; Htv j,f.^^t.I/b, uU.d(LT ^^^u^^ c^t^u^/'^^''T><%,t^,tr4X.^rc^ittM.^4.MtuicU^. Gaines;JohnHamner;James/VivianHannah; TimHairey; GeraldJacks;AlexMaloufCarolyn Manning;MikeNeyman;RichardPost;Dr. Travis Richardson;MurrayRobinson;NanSandeis;Frank Sibley;RobertE.Smith;BillyStrohm;Dr.PatriciaTluash; Brian Waldrop; CharlesWeissinger; ChrisKelky,Alumni Assn.president;HunterCade, investmentadvisor JohnQuon,facultyrepresentative DesignandLayoutby CoopivoodCommunications,Inc. Cleveland,Mississippi I David Potter Dr. his issue ofthe Deha State University magazine contains theAlumni Association's annual announce- ment ofits choices for "Alumni ofthe Year" and service award recipients. In my experience, the in- dividuals selected forthese honors have had remarkable achievements and have provided dedicated service to their universities and communities. This year's honorees are no exception. I extend my congratulations to JeffRoss Capw^ell, Carolyn Manning, Spring Heflin, and Caroline Gaines forbeing selected as the 2002 hon- orees. JeffRoss has established music scholarships available to members ofthe Delta State University band and has enabled more than one hundred young people to allow music to be a flilfilling part oftheir education. His generous contribution ofnaming apart ofthe Bologna PerfoiTningArts Center in honor ofhis family helps ensure that the arts continue to be a central feature ofouruniversity. Dr, David Potter, President, meetingwitti Golden Circlemembers. Carolyn's good work at BellSouth extends beyond the reach ofour university to the entire Delta and she helps us fulfill our critical mission as a regional university. Spring epitomizes the energy and engagement ofa young alumna. She is an active and enthusiastic leader in the JacksonAlumniAssociation and is involved as avolunteer for many worthy causes. Caroline's enthusiasm for the arts enriches the lives ofcitizens ofourregion. She helped initiate the Bologna PerformingArts Center's programming and she continues to be an active contributor to the development ofthe university's entire spectrum ofcultural offer- ings. These four individuals offervivid examples ofthe impressive and deep impact our alumni and friends have in their localities and beyond. We are gratefiil that each remains attached I to Delta State as an integral part, not only oftheirpast, but oftheircurrent lives. We also CDra.pPposttoenrctohnegorpaetunliantgesofRtehpepColhiatrilciale are grateful to know oftheir successes, andto learn that Delta State played a part in it. cartoonexhibitattheCappsArchive& Nothing inspires university faculty and staffmore than to see those they taught, coached or Museum. nurtured as students do well after graduation. The recipients not onlyprovide us with inspiration, but also bring recognition to Delta State through its associationwith their successes. As we strive to sustain the traditions and educational experiences that will benefit our students for a lifetime, we count on our alumni. And you, as an alumnus or friend ofthe University, canjoin withus to make this university a continuing force forpersonal enrichment and advancement, and for strength- ening the communities that we all touch. Your active participation and perspectives are invited inpur- suit ofthese dreams. 0^(^ Dr. David Potter President DSUBoxAl • Cleveland, MS38733 • Office(662) 846-4000 • Fax:(662) 846-4014 4 DELTASTATE UNIVBlSmr - 1 A national and international leader in technology, Harvey was acknowl- edged for his contributions to the field by Bill Gates in his book "Business at the Speed ofThought." He has served on the advisory board for Hostec- Eurotec industry and the Quality Advisory Board for Infinium Corporation, a company that provides enteiprise business solutions native to Tim Harvey ofCollierville, Tenn., nies who achieve significant IBM eServer iSeries. Additionally in senior vice-president and chiefinfor- improvements in bringing people and 1998, Harvey's company, nominated mation officer witii Hilton Hotels technology together. by the Microsoft Corporation, received Corporation in Memphis, earned his Due to Harvey's leadership as chief the Computerworld Smithsonian BBA in 1980. A member ofthe information officer, IntemetWeek Award, which recognizes first and Statesman baseball team from 1977- magazine recognized Hilton Hotels foremost benefits to society brought 1980, Harvey received the prestigious Corporation as the "2001 E-Business on by innovative applications oftech- Charles S. Kerg, Sr. Award in 1980, ofthe Year," based on the results of nology. The prestigious award is pre- was a member ofthe Fellowship of the magazine's second annual sented annually in the National Christian Athletes, Omicron Delta IntemetWeek 100 survey. More than Museum Building in Washington. D.C. Kappa honor society, the DSU Hall of 400 candidates were evaluated in sev- Harvey's civic leadership includes Fame, and a First TeamAcademic All- eral critical areas, including improved involvement in Junior Achievement, American. Harvey also earned an relationships with customers and sup- the United Way, the Leukemia and MBA from the University of pliers, and the extent ofinvolvement Lymphoma Society, as well as a vol- Memphis. in electronic marketplaces. Hilton unteer coach at Briarcrest Christian Under Harvey's leadership, Hilton booked more than $300 million total School. has received numerous honors includ- online business during 2000, double He is manied to the former Nancy ing earning a FinalistAward at the previous year's total. The Hilton Cash and they have two sons, Bryan, a Windows World Open for System2 Hotel Corporation develops, owns, member ofthe Delta State baseball for technology innovations in the Core manages or franchises approximately team, and Brandon, a student at Business Systems category and receiv- 1,900 hotels, resorts and vacation Briarcrest Christian School. TELMAN ing the award for ownership properties in all 50 states, System2 an award given to compa- Mexico, and Canada. 1, ALUMNI MAGAZINE 5 - Thanks to a Delta State alumnus the Delta State, he worked part timejobs at is a senior accountant inthe areaof new $1.4 billion Nissan plant in Canton, Kroger, reading gas meters, and with Property, Plant and Equipment Mississippi is on time and underbudget. Bill Neal, a CPA. "I received my BAin Accounting, which has the responsibihty Joel G. Sturdivant graduated from a Accounting in 1964, and my wife for all the capital assets forNissan North small country school nearVance, received a PHT (Put Hubby Through) America including the manufacturing Mississippi, with a desire to get a col- degree," he continued. plants at Smyrna, Decherd (Term.), and lege degree. After working for a year, "ProfessorJohn Yurlcow taught every Canton. "Being from Mississippi, I was during which time accounting class above the very pleased when Nissan chose Canton, he married Ouida Principles class. I cannot Mississippi for its $950 milhon Wiltshire ofVance, imagine there being abetter assembly facility, and again he enrolled in accounting professor. recently when the Hinds Junior There is no one $500 million addition- College, studying who has had a al expansion was drafting. greater influence on announced," Aftertwo my professional Sturdivant said. "All years working as a career than the capital purchased for draftsman, Mr.Yurkow. He not the Canton plant is controlled, Sturdivant decided only taught accounting, he recorded and inventoried by my to continue his education, and changed instilled confidence in his students. office," Sturdivant said. The his field to accounting. According to After a student graduated, he became a Mississippi plant, which is 4 million Sturdivant, he chose to attend what was friend and supporter ofeach ofhis square feet, is expected to employ 5,300 then named Delta State College (DSC) 'guys' and 'girls' as he referred to us." workers by the end of2004. The plant for a number ofreasons. "It was a small Sturdivantjoined Nissan Motor is expected to produce 400,000 vehicles campus, it was close to home, it was Manufacturing Company in 1994 at the per year. building a reputation ofhaving a great Smyrna (Tenn. production plant, the "We at Nissan are excited about the ) accounting school, and it was very largest auto manufacturing facility Canton plant and the prosperity it will affordable," he said. While attending underone roofin NorthAmerica. He bring to Mississippi." Are you on Delta State time? AlwayshavethecorrectDeltaStateUniversitytimebyowningacommemorativetime- piece emblazed with the University logo. Your gift to the 2002 Annual Fund entitles you to a one of a kind commemorative timepiece. These items are perfect gifts for alumni and friends and foryou to show your Delta State pride. Name: Item GiftAmt. Phone: A. SportWatch $30 Men's Women's B. Wall Clock $25 Address: C. Digital Clock $20 D. Swing Clock $15 City. State _Zip_ E. Acrylic Clock $12 Please contactthe DevelopmentOffice at 662.846.4708 Ifyou have anyques- TOTAL GIFT $ tions. Fax orderto 662.846.4713or mail to Box3141, Cleveland, MS 38733. 6 - SiEOr^STATE UNIVERSTTY rmwh 'wm tI& than a coaoh By David Johnson Bolivar Commercial On a June 15th Saturday night what inside Walter Sillers Coliseum players, he got friends and fans paid tribute to one of and the greatest men and one ofthe great- making est coaching careers in collegiate bas- his own ketball history. By all accounts it was breaks, he chased an appropriate send-offfor a man that down his dream in this has been king ofthe court in women's land ofopportunity. /basketball for almost 20 years. I Clark remembered where he came'S««*-< regret that I wasn't there due to an ill- from. Bom and raised in Drew, not ness in my family, so with apologies, 20 minutes from the Delta State cam- I'll take my turn now. / pus, he earned his degree in 1970. Lloyd Clark is an American hero. He could have left the Delta and H6 once admitted to me that he some- Delta State for probably more money Clark will be missed. His girls times gets misty-eyed during the star- and prestige on several occasions, but always seemed to find their way back spangled banner. That's the stuff he never did. He was loyal to his to his comer office in Sillers. Sixty of heroes are made of. home, his university and his players them found their way back to honor Clark could have been a great gen- in a time where loyalty is, more often him on this Saturday night. You'll |eral. His courtside demeanor could than not, a matter ofconvenience. never meet a Lady Statesmen player easily have been taken from George S. Clark is a man ofprinciple. Never thatju,st likes Coach Clark. They all Patton's method ofmotivating the WFiorrstldArWmayr IaIsEiutrmoaprec.heBdlotohdroaungdh guts rdiiedshaendsancerivfeircewparsintchiaptlesso feovridveinctto- lloovveeshtimh,emantdoo,thaeyn'dllhet'ellll yteolluysoo.u sHoe. for sure, but lots ofhugs we the public than in thesunset ofhis career. Let it He also loves the fans, those still be said, that Clark never wavered on with us and those that have gone on to rnever^^w. And like Patton's charges, principles, no matter how difficult the their glory. Clark talks often about the Clark's Lady Statesmen laid every- choice. His resolve, and most impor- empty seats where fans that have thing on the line for him during battle. And like Patton's, Clark's soldiers tantly what was right, won out over passed on used to sit. Their loyalty is all else. forever endearing to him. won and won big. Clark is a counselor. Many ofhis Coaching careers - and even life - Clark caught the American dream. former players look upon him as a can end, but some things endure. He once worked as a meter reader and father- figure. At 61, Coach Clark is What Lloyd Clark accomplished at later as a lineman for the power com- pany. He worked nights at a factory^^ still wise beyond his years. He's Delta State will forever be in the helped shape the lives ofmany hearts ofmany a person. Enduring to and a tire store while he was finishing ductive members of society. the highest degree. his degree at Delta State. Working for ALUMNI MAGAZINE 7 / ^- ' - Campus 7 &CJL>6y Solomon named Interim Director Construction begins The Mississippi Legislature Dr. Theodore (Ted) Solomon, a veteran fac- ulty member and Professor of Speech and recently approved the issuances of Theatre, has been named Interim Director of $9.8 million in general obligation the Bologna Performing Arts Center. bonds for the construction of a In making the announcement. Dr. Don A. 43,000 square foot Student Services and Administration Skelton, Vice President for University Advancement stated, "We are fortunate to Building. have Dr. Solomon accept this responsibility. Construction on the two-story His many years ofexperience in all aspects of structure, to be located north of theatre management will benefit us greatly as Highway 8 between Walter Sillers we move through this transition period of Coliseum and the Hugh Ellis leadership with the Center." Walker Alumni and Foundation A 1966 graduate ofDelta State, Solomon received a Masters ofArts House, began June 18. degree from the University ofMississippi in 1968 and earned his Billy Morehead, Vice President Ph.D. in Theatre from Southern Illinois University in 1980. of Business Affairs, says the new For twenty-five years, Dr. Solomon directed and designed for the building will house student servic- Delta State Theatre Department, directing over 55 major productions es, including Enrollment Services, and designing sets for over 50 productions. During his tenure as an Admissions, Registrar, Financial undergraduate and graduate faculty member, he taught a variety of Aid, Bursar, and Continuing Theatre courses, including Theatre History, Set Design, Acting and Education, as well as the Creative Drama for Children. Dr. Solomon has served the Center as University's administrative offices. the Box Office Manager since its opening in 1995. Dr. David Potter, President, says A longtime resident ofCleveland, Mississippi, Solomon and his "we are looking forward to provid- wife, Portia, have two children and two grandchildren. ing our basic student services in one location. This building will be Stam named Director of University Relations a tremendous asset to our campus." During construction, two portions DeAnna Stam has been named as a student leader, and named to ofthe north campus will be closed Director ofUniversity Relations at Who's Who Among American to the public. According to Delta State University. Colleges and Universities. Morehead, the parking lots in front "During the interview process, it Following graduation, Stam of the Alumni building and the east became obvious to all worked as an assis- that DeAnna was an tant/intern with ABC side of the Coliseum will be closed. outstanding candidate NEWS "Good The walking track and use ofthe and would be an excel- Moming America" old Delta Field football stadium lent marketing and show in New York, will also be closed. A new parking media relations repre- serving as an assistant lot will be built as part of the proj- sentative for the uni- to Joan Lunden. ect and should be completed by the versity," says Dr. Don From 1997-2001 she beginning of the 2003 basketball Skelton, Vice President was an anchor, season. for University reporter and producer Constmction should be complet- Advancement. "We are with WABG-TV in ed by January 2004. excited to have her in Greenville. Stam this important posi- comes to Delta State tion." from Jackson where she served as Visit us online at A native ofElyvia. Ohio, Stam is a community director with the our new address: a 1996 graduate of Bowling Green Central Mississippi Chapter ofthe www.deltastate.edu State University. She was honored Maich ofDimes. 8 DBLTASTATE UNIVERSTTY - Campus 7^ i&cv^ Cochran speaks to Administrative dianges announced graduates At its June meeting, the give more attention to external Board ofTrustees ofthe responsibiUties, most notably State Institutions ofHigher m initiatives and federal relations, Learning approved admin- \ as well as to confirm the prima- istrative changes recom- -~. 4 cy ofacademics in the ^ mended by Delta State University. It also designates University President Dr. mu^i3) decision-making responsibilities David Potter. "S^ in the President's absence. Dr. JohnThomell was The appointment ofSkelton as named Provost andVice Thomell Vice President forUniversity President forAcademic Advancement allows him Affairs, and Dr. Don administrative responsibilities Skelton was named Vice forthe BolognaPerformingArts President forUniversity Center in addition to his duties Advancement. Potter also in alumni/ foundation and uni- announced thatDr. Myrtis versity relations. Tabb, Directorofthe Tabb's additional responsibili- Senator Thad Cochran delivered Centerfor Community ties will focus on the President's Skelton the spring commencement address Development (CCD), has commitmentto aregional agen- to 473 graduates where The Jack been appointed B. F. Smith da forthe University. Her Winton Gunn Award, for overall ChairforRegional appointment assigns a leader- academic excellence in honor of Development. Tabb's ship role forTabb in moving the former dean of the university replacementin the CCD, that agenda forward. was given to four seniors: Katie willbe Dr. Brent Hales, Hales has played an active Assistant Professorof leadership role in the Centerfor Alford. Senatobia; Brian Eads, Community Development Community Development since Scobey; Ashley Combest, and Sociology. Tabb coming to the University in Greenville; and Hillary Smith. Thomell's appointment 2000. Sardis. as Provost allows Potterto Bingham and Manley receive state recognition Josh Manley, a 2002 graduate Government Association. dents. from Southaven, and Vicki L. The son of David and Tony She was Bingham, Associate Professor of Manley of Southaven. Manley selected as the Nursing, also served as a Kappa Alpha Graduate recendy Order officer and as a member of Student of the received spe- Renaissance. He holds member- Year. 1995-96 cial recognition ship in Omicron Delta Kappa, the by the from the Order of Omega, Pi Gamma Mu, University of Mississippi and Gamma Beta Phi honor soci- Mississippi Legislature eties. Manley is now attending Bingham Medical during the 15th University of Mississippi Law Center's annual HEAD- School. Nursing Alumni Chapter; named ^AE Manley program. Bingham, a member of the fac- Mississippi Association of Student A political ulty since 1989, was honored for Nurses Advisor of Research science and history major, Manley her effectiveness in teaching, abil- Society; Sigma Theta Tau. Pi Xi has been a President's List Scholar ity to motivate students, relation- Chapter at Delta State; and a for the seven semesters he has ships with students in and out of Governor's appointee to the State attended Delta State. He served as the classroom, availability to stu- Infant Mortality Task Force. president, vice president and secre- dents, professional activities, and tary-treasurer of the Student attitude toward teaching and stu- ALUMNI MAGAZINE 9 - Campus/ ao^ Delta Center hosts Harvard Scholars Dr. Luther Brown, Director ofthe University ofMichigan, who stayed Cleveland, but changed their plans Delta Center for Culture and in the Delta for three days. Their and spent a week after they heard Learning, states the mission ofthe history class, which focused on the about the Delta Center and its serv- Center is to pro- civil rights activities ofthe 1960's, ice learning initiatives. mote a broad had not intended to stop in the "The Delta Center will continue to understanding of Delta at all, but members changes recruit new classes and learning the history and their plans after hearing about the groups to the Delta. We are working culture ofthe Delta Center," Brown explains. with a class on River Ecology from Mississippi Delta. A graduate Landscape Cedarcrest College in Pennsylvania, "One way Architecture class from Harvard and hope to present another version that the Center diverted from its planned itinerary, ofthe Blues class that George tries to do this is and spent the afternoon in Mason University has sent to the by working with Cleveland so that the students could Deha previously," he continues. classes that visit the area from other learn more about the Delta as part "All ofthese courses allow stu- universities. In some cases, these oftheir study ofthe Mississippi dents to experience the issues, places classes come to DSU specifically River. After learning about it and people that they would other- because they are invited to the through the Delta Center, the stu- wise simply read about or be told Center," he says, adding, "in other dents attended the Greenville about during lectures," he says, and cases, schools have offered courses gallery opening for Delta State it is this kind oflearning that is focused on Delta culture for years artist Kathleen Robbins. always more exciting because ofits without any contact with Delta "The Harvard students' instructor, intense irrunediacy. It provides a State." Anu Mathur, is the author ofone of more memorable and more diverse For example, the University of the texts that is used in the Delta encounter with the topics understudy Virginia offers a class on the blues State class. The River, and their than the normal classroom, and it is lyrics ofRobert Johnson, and The whole class was very enthusiastic also a good way for those who live University ofPennsylvania has after learning ofthis class," says in the Delta to tell our region's story. offered a lengthy field trip through Brown, who, along with Dr. Henry This is also good for Delta State the Delta on several occasions, but Outlaw and Dorothy Shawhan, because it leads to interaction and neither school has had contacts with serves as instructors ofThe River potential engagement with other DSU in the past. class. Mathur says that next year's schools around the nation. This con- As the Delta Center becomes bet- group would spend more time at nection may have benefits to our ter known around the United States, DSU so its members could interact own faculty and students, and at a more and more classes that study the with our students. minimum, it brings recognition and A Delta are taking advantage ofits class of 15 recently arrived credibility to our programs. ability to help arrange field trips. from Vanderbilt University on a For more information on the Delta Recently, the Delta Center hosted a service learning expedition. They Center for Culture and Learning, call group of 17 students from the had not intended to stay in 662-846-4311. Outstanding facufky & staff members recognized SammyBritt,ProfessorofArt,is theUniversity andhis son, Ed -M""' ;i j^x.-. namedafterH.L. th^^^Uecipientofthe S.E. Kossman, Jr., andfamily establish^ m^..^^ NoweU, Director ^^^^^ Kossman Sr. the awardin 1983. Emertius oftheUnion , itandingFaculty EEllssiieeLLyynnnnEErrvvimn,, ddiirreeccttoorrooffhhoouuss---- andaformerstaff «vard. Britt, who ing, is therecipientoftheH.L. memberwho exem- . ntlyretired,had Nowell OutstandingSupportStaff plifiedthededication /ears ofserviceto Award, anawardinitiatedby the andconcern ofothers theUniversity.The Administrative StaffCouncilforan thatisdesirableintherecipient, Mr. .lateMr. Kossmanwas extraordinary staffmember. Funded Nowell servedDeltaStateforalmost along-timefriendof by Mr. NoweU'sfamUy, theawardis 40years inmanydifferentcapacities. ^nsm WTKTE UNIVERSITY I