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Ouachita To Begin Construction On Track & Field Complex, Felley Lawson, Office Of Communications & Marketing

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Ouachita Baptist University will begin construction on an NCAA-compliant track & field complex to serve as a home venue for its thriving cross country and track & field teams. Scheduled to be completed by Summer 2024, the complex will occupy land on the north side of campus adjacent to the cross country course and along the Ouachita River.

Hartsell Awarded Mid-America Regional Emmy For Battle Of The Ravine Video Essay, Kaitlyn Stoddard, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University junior Chase Hartsell was awarded a Regional EMMYⓇ for his video essay about the Ouachita-Henderson State University football rivalry Battle of the Ravine, titled “A November Morn.” The award was presented to him by the Mid-America chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 46th annual Regional EMMYⓇ Gala on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo.

According to John Paul, chair of the NATAS Mid-America education committee, the Mid-America chapter honors high school and college students with awards called crystal pillars that …

Scholarship Endowed At Ouachita To Honor David Sharp, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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An endowed athletic scholarship has been established at Ouachita Baptist University in honor of David Sharp, the university’s director of athletics, and his more than four decades of service to Ouachita.

“I’m not sure there’s a better feeling than being recognized by your teammates, peers, colleagues, fellow alumni and friends,” said Sharp. “I am so honored that all these people had a part in establishing this endowed scholarship. It’s quite humbling, and it’s good to know that we’ll be able to assist future Ouachita football players in pursuing their dream of playing college football and earning a college degree.”

Ouachita Student-Athlete Clark Yarbrough Remembered As A Humble Leader, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University senior Clark Yarbrough, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died Sept. 4. A business administration/sport management major and starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team, Yarbrough was the son of Mattie Yarbrough of Rowlett. He is remembered on campus for the example he set as a leader, a scholar-athlete, a friend and a man of faith.

“Clark was an exemplary student – academically, athletically and spiritually,” said Dr. Rickey Rogers, vice president for student development at Ouachita. “He held strongly to his Christian faith, and it was evident in the way he lived his life and led his …

Ouachita's Kaneil Purifoy Joins Panel Of Speakers During Ncaa Convention, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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KaNeil Purifoy, university counselor and resident director at Ouachita Baptist University, was a panelist at the 2022 NCAA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. in January. Purifoy was one of four speakers during a panel discussion titled, “Coping With Pandemics: The Effects of Racism and COVID-19 on Student-Athlete Mental Health.” The conversation was hosted by Dr. Brian Hainline, the NCAA’s chief medical officer.

Purifoy spoke to the mental wellness needs of student-athletes as a representative of Division II colleges and universities. His fellow panelists were moderator Dr. Stephany Coakley, senior associate athletics director for mental health, wellness and performance at Temple University; …

Ouachita Baseball’S Carter Wade On Playing College Sports: “It Doesn’T Matter What Division You Are In”, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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In choosing a college to further his education and baseball career, Carter Wade, a senior accounting major from Little Rock, Ark., first decided to attend a Division I university.

From The "Ouachitonian": Tyler Riebock, Ben Swagner, Ouachita News Bureau

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With dozens of NCAA Division I athletes getting an invitation into the Coastal Plain League, standout Tiger baseball third baseman Tyler Riebock, a junior biology major from Rockwall, Texas, had the opportunity to spend his summer playing against top competition

From Someone Who’S Been There: Consider Ouachita Even If You Don’T Know Anyone, Claire Phillips, Ouachita News Bureau

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As if the final stretch of senior year is not hard enough, you’re also having to make a decision that will affect the next few years of your life – where you’re going to college. The process can be overwhelming, frustrating and confusing, and it oftentimes can seem like a competition among peers; who will be accepted into the best school, who is going to receive the most offers, who is going to commit to a university first. I know how defeating this process can be. Even during my senior year of high school, I really didn’t begin to apply …

Memories On And Off The Field: What Ouachita Women’S Soccer Has Given Me, Meagan North, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita has given me so much, but my favorite thing it has given me is soccer. As a little girl, I dreamt of playing college sports. I saw pictures of college-age soccer players and how athletic and intimidating they looked, and I really wanted to be that. Ouachita gave me that opportunity.

Double Duty: How I’Ve Juggled Tennis And A Double Major Without Forfeiting My Grades, Claire Phillips, Ouachita News Bureau

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When I came to Ouachita in the fall of 2017, I was a tennis player majoring in business administration/marketing who had no idea what I wanted to do with my time here. I just knew I needed a major and figured that a business degree could be applied almost anywhere once I graduated. If anyone had asked me what I wanted to do when I graduated, I would have looked at them like a deer in the headlights.

Steve Cuymon To Lead Ouachita Women's Cross Country And Competitive Club Sports, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University announced that Steve Guymon has been hired as head women’s cross country coach and director of competitive club sports. He previously served as head coach for track and cross country at Harding University since 2002.

Robert Dallimore To Lead Ouachita Women's Basketball, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University Director of Athletics David Sharp announced that Robert Dallimore has been hired as women’s basketball head coach. Dallimore previously served as associate head coach for the Little Rock Trojans since 2009.

Allison Frizzell-Kizer, Former Tigers Volleyball Star, Named Ouachita's Head Volleyball Coach, Trennis Henderson

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Allison Frizzell-Kizer, a 2013 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, has been named Ouachita’s head volleyball coach effective Jan. 15. She succeeds her former coach, Danny Prescott, who served 14 years as head volleyball coach at Ouachita.

Ouachita Named Arkansas' Only Exercise Is Medicine Campus, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University recently was named an Exercise is Medicine Silver Level Campus for its commitment to creating a culture of wellness on campus. It is the only university in the state and one of only 15 universities in the nation to achieve this honor for 2016.

Ouachita’s Exercise is Medicine efforts are coordinated through its Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. Dr. Terry DeWitt, chair of the department, accepted OBU’s recognition at the annual EIM meeting in Boston in June.

Obu Professor Terry Dewitt Named To Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association Hall Of Fame, Meaghan Pollizi, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Image In The Making, Wku Student Affairs

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1989 Talisman yearbook.

• Image in the Making
• Student Life
• Black, Samuel. Do the Party a Favor – Ronald Reagan
• Carmack, Jody. One In a Million – Kentucky Lottery
• Adams, Jeanie. It’s An Uphill Battle – Cary White, Handicapped Persons
• Devaney, Mike & Jody Carmack. Coming to America – Mike Devaney, International Students, Soccer
• Hadley, Kim. Higher Education – Churches, Religion
• Black, Samuel. Better Late Than Never – Greg Frasier, Cycling
• Burton, Marsha. Geared for Speed – Lynn Ellison, Drag Racing
• Hadley, Kim. The Church Service – Concerts
• Black, Sam. Making Moo-La – Spring Female Sale, Cattle, Kentucky Charolais Association
• Image …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: A Season Of Hope Part 1, Wku Student Affairs

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1983 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-193

• A Season of Hope Wright, Sharon. Multi-faceted Beauty
• Sandman, Ellen. Music of the Highlands – Skip Cleavinger, Bagpipes
• Cornett, Susanna. Fashion Forum
• Cornett, Susanna. Tradition & Trends Are Seen in Faculty Dress
• Grace, Lee. An Attitude of Awareness – Alcohol
• Sawyer, Janet. Double Dilemma – Twins
• Sandman, Ellen. Chance to Charm – Miss Western, Miss Black Western
• Thomas, Laura. Aerobicise
• Campbell, Marsha. Topper Trivia (1)
• Burchett, Lorri. Added Dimension – Concerts, Entertainment
• Lyly, Linda. Fine Arts – Entertainment
• Lyly, Linda. Theater
• Lyly, Linda. Childish Direction – Children’s Theatre
• Sandman, Ellen. Classic Reunion – Homecoming
• Cornett, …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: A Season Of Hope Part 2, Wku Student Affairs

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1983 Talisman yearbook pages 194 to end.

• Thomas, Laura. Civil Engineering Technology Club, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Kaelin, Theresa. National Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Association of Student Social Workers
• Gillian, Kenneth. Big Red Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Brass Choir, Pep Band, Chamber Singers, University Choir, Choral Union, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Omicron
• Manley, Lee. Powered by Music – Kent Campbell
• Campbell, Marsha. WKU Sports Club Association – Bowling, Frisbee, Volleyball, Rugby, Water Polo, Softball, Karate
• Jones, Paige. Recreation Majors Club, Physical Education Majors Club, Pom-pon Squad …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Conversions, Wku Student Affairs

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1981 Talisman yearbook.

• Conversions
• Faulkner, Robin & Donna Joslin. A Tale of Two Summers
• Wheler, Fred. Starting Over
• Wheeler, Fred. Dorms vs. Apartments
• Farmer, Tim. Rats
• Wheeler, Fred. A Landslide with Little Support – Ronald Reagan
• Galloway, Amy. Waiting & Wondering – Current Events
• Johnson, Nathan. Fire Escape – Cathy Goetz, MGM Grand Hotel Fire
• Foote, Brian. Crime & Vandalism
• Allen, Chris, Barry Rose & Erica Smith. Making the Best of Hard Times – Inflation
• Cobb, Angela. A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing – Don Bradley
• Suiter, Becky & Bill Estep. The High Cost of Having Fun
• Mitchell, Cyndi. Weekend Romances …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Relevance - Western Environmental Programs
• The Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
• Snodgrass, Jim. Environmental Education
• Hurst, Teri. Carpooling - The Energy Saver
• Henderson, Ray. A Piece of the Rock - Football
• Mud, Rice and Camellias
• Conlin, Bill. Hilltoppers Classy Club - Football
• Feix, Jimmy. Western Pays Its Tribute to This Dear & Gentle Man - Nick Denes
• Bruce, Don. Teacher of the Year - Paula Morgan
• Ward, Robert. Letters from Ireland
• Conway, Sheila. A Dream Come True - Randy Yeager
• Remember When? - Faculty Photograph
• Governor Julian Carroll Honors Dr. L.Y. Lancaster for …

Ua12/2/2 1939 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1939 Talisman yearbook.

• Foreword
• Dedication – Ivan Wilson
• To Our President – Paul Garrett
• Buildings / Scenes
• Administration
• Seniors Class of 1939
• Juniors Class of 1940
• Sophomores Class of 1941
• Freshmen Class of 1942
• Military – ROTC – Pershing Rifles – Officers Club
• Athletics
• Football
• Toppers Defeat Kansas 34-0
• Superb Line Stops Howard 6-0
• Western Holds Vanderbilt 12-0
• Western Upset by Tennessee Polytechnic Institute 7-6
• Terrymen Down Michigan in Homecoming Tilt 13-6
• Red & Grey Down Maroons 32-7
• Western Wins Last Home Tilt 55-0
• Murray-Go-Round Breaks Down: Strategy Conquers Statistics
• Tampa Falls Before Toppers 50-7
• Tanks Roll Over College All-Stars …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1937 Talisman yearbook.

• Dedication – E.A. Diddle
• Foreword
• In Memoriam – Macon Leipr, John Clagett, Robert Layson
• Views
• Personnel
• Seniors – Class of 1937
• Juniors – Class of 1938
• Sophomores – Class of 1939
• Freshmen – Class of 1940
• Training School
• Features
• Athletics
• Flashes at the SIAA Tournament – Basketball
• Clubs
• Talisman
• College Heights Herald
• Music
• ROTC
• Pershing Rifles at Western
• Military Club
• Snapshots
• Donations

Ua12/2/2 1936 Talisman, Western Kentucky University

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1936 Talisman yearbook.

• Dedication – Elizabeth Woods
• Foreword – Talisman
• President Henry Cherry
• Dean Finley Grise
• Faculty
• Dr. Earl Moore
• Class of 1936
• Junior Class – Class of 1937
• Sophomore Class – Class of 1938
• Freshman Class – Class of 1939
• W.L. Matthews
• College High
• Athletics
• Student Organizations
• Talisman Staff
• College Heights Herald
• Music
• ROTC
• Beauty Queens / Featured Students
• Jokes / Poetry
• Ads

Ua12/2/2 1926 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1926 Talisman yearbook.

• Dedication - John Clagett
• Western Kentucky State Teachers College
• Bradley, Frances & Ben. Bradley. College Heights
• The College
• Faculty
• Classes
• In Memoriam - Willie Simmons
• Wearers of the W
• Cheerleaders
• Football Summary
• Boys' Basketball Summary
• Girls' Basketball Summary
• Athletics on the Hill
• College High Basketball Boys
• College High Basketball Girls
• Baseball 1925
• Debating Teams
• Military
• Major Thomas Rothwell
• ROTC of Western Kentucky Teachers College
• Music
• Arndt Stickles History Club
• English Club
• Cherry Country Life Club
• Administration Club
• Iva Scott Club
• FCG Classical Club
• Arts & Crafts Club
• French Club
• Strahm Music Club
• Rural Life Club
• Normal Debating …

Ua12/2/2 1925 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1925 Talisman yearbook.

• Foreward
• Dedication - Andrew Kinnaman
• The Campus
• The School
• Board of Regents
• Members of the Student Council
• Chanler, Josephine. The Gods & I
• The Classes
• Harrison, Mrs. Bruce. Junior Class
• Sophomore History
• Freshman Class History
• Normal Class
• Military
• Veterans Bureau Students Now in the Institution
• ROTC of Western Kentucky Teachers College
• Chandler, Josephine. I Love Thee, O World
• Athletics on the Hill
• Football - Season Summary
• Boys' Basketball 1923-1924
• Girls' Basketball 1923-1924
• Basketball in 1924-1925
• Baseball in 1924
• Departments & Organizations
• Debating Teams
• Pep Club
• Arndt M. Stickles History Club
• English Club
• Vincent, Raymond. Congress Debating Club …

Ua12/2/2 1924 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

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1924 Talisman yearbook.

• Dedication - Henry Cherry
• Foreward
• In Memoriam - Noble Clardy
• The School
• The Classes
• Junior Class - History & Aims
• Athletics - Football, Mens Basketball, Womens Basketball
• Miller, Samuel. The Football Banquet
• Clubs
• A Fact
• Meredith G. Carpenter?
• Military - Our Army
• Organizations
• Congress Debating Club
• Arndt M. Stickles History Club
• Pep Club
• Skinner, J.T. Freshman's Soliloquy
• As the Society Editor Saw It
• Matthews, Mrs. H.R. Memories
• The Bulletin Board
• Miscellaneous Wants
• Hall, T.O. To My Friend - Prof. John Clagget
• As It Really Happens Everyday
• The Veterans' Bureau
• Hall, T.O. The Unfortunate
• Seward, R.H. The College …