Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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Mu. Dr. jerry Wilcoxson Dr. jerry Wilcoxson has been teaching at Bethel since 1967. His degrees include a M.Ed. and a B.S. from North Texas University. He has just finished his doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University. As the Athletic Director, Mr. Wilcoxson is responsible for planning and scheduling all major athletic events and intramurals. As a teacher, he is totally dedicated to getting students involved. Dr. Wilcoxson is also the Bethel College Golf Coach. 1 Dr. Deborah Thompson Dr. Deborah Thompson came to Bethel in 1982 as the Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Dr. Thompson received her Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, her M.S. from Ohio State University, and her B.S. from Kent State University. Dr. Thompson believes that it is important for colleges to change with the times as Bethel has done, so that the students will be better prepared for the world. To many of her students, Dr. Thompson is known as Dr, T, but she is one professor for whom the students must genuinely apply themselves. Mr. Mike N ienaber Mr. Mike Nienaber is the coach of the men's basketball and baseball teams. His degrees include an M.A. in Education and HPER from Murray State, and an M.A. of Education in History from Mississippi College, and a B.S. in History from Mississippi College. Mr. Nienaber is the director of intramurals, a member of the Athletic Committee, and a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He enjoys baseball, watching sports on television, and kidding around with the athletes.

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ATURAL A D HE LTH SCIENCES Dr. Roger johnson Dr. Roger johnson came to Bethel in 1980 as the Associate Professor of Physics and Computer Science. He received his degree from DePaul University and his doctorate from the University of Iowa. Dr. johnson's major achievement has been the procurement of a Title III grant to develop a major in Computer Scence. The major was adopted in the spring of 1984. Aside from his classroom work, Dr. johnnson is the sponsor of the Computer Science Club, a member of the Faculty Communications Com- mittee and a member of the Community Chorus. If that is not enough to keep any normal person busy, Dr. johnson is also newly married and the father of two children. Mr. james Knipp Mr. james D. Knipp is Bethel's new Instructor in Physics and Mathematics. He attained his B.S. at the University of Michigan, his M.S. at the U.S. Naval Post-Graduate School at Monterey, California. This year, Mr. Knipp has appeared on the Public Broadcasting Stations show on toxic waste and how it has affected the citizens in Milan and the surrounding area. His presence at Bethel has been strongly felt by students and his peers. Mr. David Lankford A graduate of Bethel, Mr. David Lankford returned in 1967 as the Associate Professor of Mathematics. He received his M.S. from the University of Missis- srppr. Mr. Lankford is the sponsor of the Math Club and a member of the Professional Standards Committee. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, carpentry, and building Ken- tucky rifles. His best known project is a log cabin which he constructed behind his house.

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-N fseieje-e g? N rw - -- -' - 'ws was ssxasssawaaw M as 'EAM ss ' W' wig' 4' W Sd! s J 4 W MW W' M12iW WsWm MII., Dr. Graig Flowers Mr. Craig Flowers joined the Bethel team in 1985. He received his B.S. Ed. fron john Brown University in Arkansas and expects to complete his Ph.D. from Florida State University this year. Mr. Flowers said that he likes Bethel and enjoys being able to work closely with hi: students. His objectives are to give students an understanding of the fundamenta concepts of chemistry and to develop an appreciation for the science of chemistry. He also hopes to devise a curriculum which will be suitable for a chemistry major in the future. In his free time, Mr. Flowers enjoys photography, oil painting, and fishing. W ,.,, .... , wt, mrsws-f,si Me' ':::'2:2! r:-::22f2-I- 1-2-2. 222- Bef: If- 23332, -:: e2. - ---- : i s 2:- '-:-' Q Q 9 i 1 2 ? 4 i 5 2 i Q 3 2