Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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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

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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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IL f Jr Mrs. Cindy Arnold Dr. Philip Lee brought to Bethel a long list of credentials in 1979i a B.S, from the University of Purdue, a Masters and a Ph,D, from University of Iowa, a year of law school at Notre Dame and a variety of business experiences. He believes the quality of a business related education is a necessity for every individuals personal life. Probably the only thing to match the height of Dr. Lee's stature is the size of his concern for his students. When asked about his view of Bethel he said I like teaching at Bethel because it is small and personal. I know many students and have contact personally with them, lt's a place where people are important. l can also take problems and concerns to the Dean or the President of the college and get help. Dr. Lee's other campus involvements include being chairman of the Social Science Division, Business Club Sponsor, and a member of P.S.C. Aside from campus responsibilities Dr. Lee likes to travel. In 1983 he went to the Philippines to see some of the accomplishments of his oldest son who is a missionary there. ln the summer of 1984 he went to Yugoslavia, a mission on behalf of our college. Dr. Lee hails from South Bend, Indiana, he also lived fourteen years in Iowa. His wife, Kay, is a Bethel College Mrs. Cindy Arnold has been a vital part of Bethel Colleges Education Department since 1979. She teaches courses in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Developmental Beading. Mrs. Arnold's great dedication to her job shines through in her goals as a teacher. She stated, My objectives in teaching at Bethel are to train teachers for the future and to help students reach their potential. l have been closely associated with Bethel College since I was 6 years old. lt has always been a major part of my life and I will always be dedicated to helping improve Bethel in any way that I can. To aid Mrs, Arnold in her endeavors is her ever-faithful student workers: Charlene Tyree, Dawn Jenkins, and Nona Young. In addition to her class load Mrs. Arnold is involved on campus and professionally in several organizations. She serves as Secretary for the Student Life Committee and the Teacher Education Committee. Professionally Mrs, Arnold is a member of the NEA-STEA, CEC, AAUP, Phi Delta Kappa, and the IBA. Beyond Campus Mrs. Arnold manages, with her husband Woody, a jewelry store called The Jewel Box in McKenzie. Librarian and they have four children. Dr Phillip Lee Dr. Laddie Lollar Dr. Laddie Lollar has been a familiar face on campus for twenty-four years now. He teaches both psychology and education courses, is the faculty advisor for Phi Delta Sigma fraternity and for the Psychology Club, and is co-advisor for the Society for Collegiate Journalists. He is a member of several national organizations, including Psi Chi, Southeastern Psychological Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Pi Omega Pi, and the Society for Collegiate Journalists. He also holds the position of faculty secretary, the only elective office of the faculty organization. Dr. Lollar and his wife Dee Dee have three children, Jennifer, Jonathan, and Jason, a son-in-law, John Timothy Bubba Wilson, and their first grandchild, the joy of their life, James Matthew Jamie Wilson. His hobbies, in addition to baby-sitting, include gardening, photography, and reading. In his many years here at Bethel, Dr. Lollar has seen many changes, but he feels that it is those things that have remained constant that have been the most vital. According to Dr. Lollar, Bethel has always provided stimulating opportunities for authentic interaction. It has long been his objective to assist students as they strive towards growth. Dr. Lollar is very excited about the two new majors that were approved in May, 1984. The behavioralfsocial science major and the socialfbehavioral science major, offer two new options in addition to the two existing majors in the field, the broad area social science major and the Student Initiated major. Dr. Lollar leaves us with a parting thought: The human mind is infinitely malleable, The human spirit can be transformed for the better through a myriad of avenues. Prodigals exist everywhere. Do you have the courage and the caring to be a catalyst?