Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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Mr. Mike Nienaber Dr. Deborah Thompson is definitely one of the more unique college professors on campus. Her students affectionately call her Dr. T but this doesn't mean she is a pushover by any means. She started her professional career with a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University, then she earned her Master of Arts from Dhio State University and finally her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Thompson was also on the staff at the latter two institutions. ln 1982 Dr. Thompson joined the Bethel Faculty and is now in her third year. Among Dr. Thompson's many teaching responsibilities are P.E. courses Nutrition, Health, Secondary and Elementary Method activities and coaching the tennis and volleyball teams. ln her role as a faculty member, Dr. T believes that Many major areas of study are revamping degree requirements in order to make our students more marketable in their chosen fields, The changes are with the times and pertinent to the world out there. lt is important that college curriculums change with the tide and these needed changes are evident at Bethel College. ttt .... it W .,.. , . ti Mr. Jerry Wilcoxson Mike Nienaber is the coach of the mens basketball and baseball teams. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in History from Mississippi College and this summer he will complete his Masters in Physical Education. Coach Nienaber coached on the high school level before coming to Bethel. Basketball, Baseball and Physical Education are subjects that he teaches at Bethel. He has been here for two years and he says it has not changed much in that short time. He is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches tNABCl and he sets up the intramural sport program at Bethel. He is also the East Hall Dorm Director. Mike, his wife and son, Vickie and Little Mike, live in the dorm as part of his Dorm Director responsibilities. Vickie is the sponsor of the Basketball Cheerleaders. His hobbies are: Horseback riding, Fox hunting, Cricket, Jai-Alai. Coach Nienaber says I have truly enjoyed my last two years here at Bethel. Through losing and winning seasons the athletes and the Bethel McKenzie Community have been a pleasure to be around. Dr. Deborah Thompson Mr. Wilcoxson is the Athletic Director, the Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, and the golf coach. He received his B.S. and M.Ed. from North Texas University, He has also finished the major portion of work toward his doctorate at Middle Tenn. State University. As the Athletic Director Mr. Wilcoxson is responsible for planning all major athletic events, schedules and intramurals. Mr. Wilcoxson came to Bethel in 1967. The seventeen years he has been here speak as a sign of his commitment to higher education. As a teacher he is extremely dedicated to getting students involved. ln class he uses several techniques to get students motivated in their learning. The enthusiasm Mr. Wilcoxson has for teaching is seen in his comments that each year of teaching and each athletic year is more exciting than previous ones. Challenges are always existent and time always seems to be too little to do just what needs to be done. Mr. Wilcoxson is married to Beth Messenger Wilcoxson a librarian at McKenzie Elementary School. He also has two daughters, Annette and Katy.

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Dr. Roger Johnson is one of the many highly qualified. unique teachers on Bethel's campus. Dr, Johnson came to Bethel in 1980 as the Associate Professor of Physics and Computer Science. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physics, a Master of Arts in Physics, and a doctorate degree in College Science Education in Physics. Professionally Dr. Johnson is a member of several national organizations of which The American Association of Physics Teachers and The American Physical Society are only two. In addition to all this Dr. Johnson has had several years experience working with Nuclear Data, lnc., an agency that deals in nuclear software and technical writing. Dr. Johnson has also been instrumental in creating the Computer Science program. As a result of his work in this area Bethel was able to procure a three year Title lll grant to create a Computer Science major. The new major was adopted in the spring of 1984. When Dr. Johnson has spare time he likes to use it taking courses that keep him up-to-date with computers and their latest developments. He is also avidly interested in politics and political literature. In the community Dr. Johnson is an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Community Chorus is made aware of his talents as a bass each quarter. Mr. Ed Johnson Mr. Lankford has been the Associate Professor of Mathematics at Bethal since 1967. He received his B.S. in Mathematics at Bethel and his M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Mississippi. His classes consist of several courses including College Algebra, Calculus, Topology, and Differential Equations. Often sighs have emanated from the background when former and present students reflect on their grades in these classes. Mr. Lankford commented, What many students don't understand is that learning is like climbing up a ladder. You come to a plateau, look back and are amazed at how easy the things are now than they were at the start. Students need to 'hang in there' and not give up if they don't understand. That's why they are here. Behind the Mr. Lankford most people see is a man of many talents. Mr. Lankford enjoys sports like fishing and hunting but his main hobby and talent is working with his hands. Mr. Lankford has built his family a log cabin from scratch which he hopes to refurbish in antiques of that period. He would also like to let people visit the cabin on field trips tfree, of coursel . Along with his love for American folklore tmainly the craftsl Mr. Lankford builds muzzle loading long rifles known as Kentucky rifles. 1 .L l Dr. Roger Johnson Mr. Johnson came to Bethel during the summer preceding the 1977-78 school year as Assistant Professor of Biology and Mathematics. Since then he has made a name for himself among the students with his caring, genial, outgoing personality. Everyone knows that he will take the time to help in whatever way he can. Mr. Johnson also is known for making his classes interesting. This stems from his greatest interest in what he teaches and his desire to continue learning with the students. Mr. Johnson said, Teaching is a learning experience that sharpens the mind and keeps one behind the 8-ball all at the same time. Also, teaching maintains one's own youth and vitality through constant contact with young people. On campus Mr. Johnson is actively involved as advisor to Zeta Delta Tau, a member ofthe Student Life Committee, Director of Developmental Education, and Director of Sociology 101 tlfreshman Orientationl. In the community he has been involved for several years with Little League baseball and is currently the President of the McKenzie Little League Association. Mr. Johnson also has several hobbies which include: camping, photography, softball, gardening, and landscaping. Mr. Johnson is currently married to Judy Register Johnson and he has four sons: Benjamin Johnson 11, Zachary Johnson 3, John Register 9, Zachery Register 6, and Little Sassy Chewbacha 1 1!2. Mr. David Lankford

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Woody Arnold Hometown: McKenzie, TN Degrees: B.S., Bethel College: M.A., University of Tenn. Martin Classes: Physical Education Aquatic Director Linda Smith Hometown: McKenzie, TN Degrees: BS. Bethel College Classes: College Algebra 'IWC . 3' Q . Q -.. gun--nw S., . 2 . X iz? 1 f 5 4 'Q is +A ,. E IN., .5 , , Stanley Cooper l-lometovvn: Paris, TN Degrees: BS. Murray State University, Graduate work at UTM Q45 hrs. until completioni Classes: Girls Basketball Coach Cliff Bateman l-lometovvn: McKenzie, TN Degrees: B.S., Vanderbuilt University: M.A., Peabody College for Teachers Classes: Engineering Graphics and Physics - f sxfe.f.s::-.sr Siva i L -3 1'-A