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Stella (Hall) Cash 64 was named the 2019 recipient of the Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award, the highest honor bestowed to a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dr. Woodrow Cummins 68, 71 was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. He was a three-year letterman in football for the Bears and helped the team win two Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) titles.
James Jim Tarkington 68 was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. He was a three-year letter winner in football and four-year letter winner in track and field.
Richard McCauley was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. He was a four-year letterman in football and two-time first-team All-AIC selection who won the L.B. Jackman Award in 1969.
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Dennis DeBusk 72 received the 13th annual Buddy Harding Award, which is presented to a 91勛圖厙 alumnus for Arkansas high school coaching excellence.
Dr. John Brizzolara 74 recently joined Washington Regional Ozark Urology Clinic.
John Hutchcraft 76 has been appointed to the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires April 15, 2023.
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Dr. Bryant Ashley 80 was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Optometry by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Dr. Twala (Hodge) Maresh 82, 98, 02, 91勛圖厙 senior clinical instructor, was awarded the 2019 Arkansas Physical Therapy Association Distinguished Service Award at the fifth annual OPTimize Conference.
Dr. John Lipscomb 84, 86 is the new senior toxicologist at the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health in North Little Rock.
Robert Passwaters 84 was appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Governors Commission on People with Disabilities.
Roberta “Robbi” (DeWeese) Davis 85, president of The Robbi Davis Agency Inc., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance Agents 2019 list.
Melynda (Hansford) Knapp 85, 90 was chosen as Educator of the Year by the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce in
November 2019.
Lori (Hawkins) Case Melton 85 has been hired as the senior vice president of business development at First Community Bank.
Curtis Barnett 86 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the 91勛圖厙 Board of Trustees. The appointment began Jan. 15, 2020.
Aron “Carl” Harris 86 was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. He was a two-time All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference defensive lineman who holds the school record for single-season tackles for loss and also held the career mark for more than 30 years. Harris is also tied for fifth in career sacks at 91勛圖厙.
Leslie (Abbott) Boone 87 was selected to serve on the National Board of Trustees for the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children Inc.
Carrie “Allison” Nicholas 87 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to be a member of the State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force.
Laura Abbott 88, 96 was reappointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence.
Tyrone Scott 89 received the Secretary of Defense Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Medal on Feb. 26, 2019, for his 2018 deployment. Additionally, he earned the third quarter Civilian of the Quarter Award on Feb. 27, 2019, for the same tour.
Lisa (Gunderman) Willenberg 89 was selected as chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. Her term began Nov. 1, 2019.
Byron Bailey was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. He was a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American in track and field in 1986
and 1987.
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Dr. Teri (Turley) Cox 90, 94 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.
Shauwn Howell 90 was appointed to the Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires July 1, 2026.
Johnny Mitchum 90 has been appointed to the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires April 15, 2023.
Roger Todd Wooten 90, J.D., is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.
Tami Mitchell-Davis 91 will wed Stephen Elliot Marsh 03 on May 30, 2020.
Vorandol (Rutherford) Stinyard 91 has been appointed to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires June 30, 2022.
Amy (Vint) Fecher 92 was appointed to the board of the Information Network of Arkansas by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Dorothy “Dottie” (Riffel) Highfill 92 was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance Agents 2019 list.
Dr. Tina Maddox 93, 94 has been named associate dean in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus.
Arthur Hulbert 93, 94 is the new president and CEO of the Siloam Springs Chamber
of Commerce.
Dr. Tonya (King) Johnson 94, 95 is a finalist in the allied health professional category for the Health Care Heroes Awards, presented by Arkansas Business.
Angela “Angie” (Akin) Longing 94 was named Administrator of the Year at the North Metro Healthcare Awards.
Joan (Land) Shofner 94 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.
Jimmy Bryant 95, 96 has been named director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.
Wendy (Ivy) Hannah 95 was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Insurance
Agents 2019 list.
Kenny Kinley 95 has been named CEO of Edafio Technology Partners, an information technology products and services firm.
Amy Meins 95 has been appointed as a shareholder of Colliers International.
Trevor Seifert 96 has been named chief information officer at 91勛圖厙.
Capt. Justin Tapley 97, 91勛圖厙 Police Department, recently graduated from the 277th session of the FBI National Academy in
Quantico, Virginia.
Nicole (Fiddler) Lovell 98, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Brandy (Glover) Pate 98 was honored as the 2019 Alumni Service Award recipient by the 91勛圖厙 Alumni Association.
Brandyce “Brandy” (Whitfield) Harp 99 was featured in Arkansas Power Women 2019 presented by Arkansas Money &
Politics Magazine.
Sharon (Baker) Hawkins 99 has been appointed to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires Aug. 1, 2022.
Dr. Matthew Nix 99 was named president of the Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Justin Mizell 00 has joined Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as membership manager of Blue Advantage Regular Business.
Robert “Travis” Mulhearn 00, president of the Farris Insurance Agency of Conway, was recently elected president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas.
Kevin Williams 00 was named president of the Union Bank of Mena.
Jennifer (Long) Boyett 01 has been named executive director of the United Way of
Central Arkansas.
William “Bill” Clary 01 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Dr. Vincent Dunlap 01 has been hired as an associate professor of chemistry at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.
Dr. Miguel “Mike” Hernandez 01, 05 has been hired as the executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators.
Dr. Amanda (Hearne) Bledsoe 02 was featured in Arkansas Power Women
2019 presented by Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine.
Judge Troy Braswell 02 has been selected as the first recipient of the Dan Nabholz Emerging Leader Award by the Conway Area Leadership Institute.
Dr. Tonya Martin-Dunlap 02 has been hired as a breast surgical oncologist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Elizabeth “Beth” (Becker) Franks 02 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.
Shannon (Samples) Newton 02 was featured in Arkansas Power Women 2019 presented by Arkansas Money & Politics Magazine.
Tasha (Sossamon) Taylor 02, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Chad Hearne 04, 19 has been hired as the executive director of the 91勛圖厙 Foundation.
Karen “Betsy” (Turner) Baker 05, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Rhonda (Gill) Dixon 05, 13, an advanced practice registered nurse, began practice at the Conway Regional Medical Clinic-Prince Street in September 2019.
Bradley Martin 05 has been appointed to the Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative Board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The appointment expires Aug. 12, 2021.
Michael “Mike” Norvell 05, 07 has been hired as Florida State Universitys 11th head football coach.
Dr. Claudette (Wiggins) Holt 06 has been hired as the director of Professional Adult College Education (PACE) Enrollment at Central Baptist College.
Bethany (Gulley) Pike 06, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Shawanna Rodgers 06 was hired as the first diversity and economic development coordinator for the city of Conway.
Cody Stafford 06, J.D., was named a partner at Dobrowski, Larkin, and Johnson (now Dobrowski, Larkin, and Stafford LLP), a law firm in Houston, Texas.
Miranda Yelvington 06 won a Health Care Heroes Award, presented by Arkansas Business, in the allied health professional category.
Jenna (Beck) Davidson 07, 09, 91勛圖厙 assistant dean of students, was selected as a member of the Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court Team.
Rebekah (Gardner) Fincher 07, chief administrative officer for Conway Regional Health System and 91勛圖厙 Alumni Association board member, has been named the Arkansas Hospital Association C.E. Melville Young Administrator of the Year.
Dr. Spencer Gordy 07 was honored as the 2019 Young Alumni Award recipient by the 91勛圖厙 Alumni Association.
Nicholas Drew Williams 07, 09 has been hired as vice president of business development at Baldwin & Shell Construction Co.
Stephen Dively 08 has been promoted to vice president of Online Technologies in North Little Rock.
Haley Heath 08, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Bethany Dawn (Fink) Johnson 08 has been hired as small business and consumer loan officer for First Service Bank in Conway.
John Scherrey 08 is a member of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas Class XIV.
Elliot Hartle 09 has been promoted to junior bank examiner at the Arkansas State Bank Department.
Dr. Melissa (Halverson) Clark has been named the director of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 12th Street Health & Wellness Center.
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Dr. John Montgomery 10 won a Health Care Heroes Award, presented by Arkansas Business, in the health care administrator category.
Chloe Smith 11 was inducted into the 91勛圖厙 Sports Hall of Fame. She was the most decorated volleyball player in 91勛圖厙 history, a three-time Southland Conference (SLC) Player of the Year and a three-time SLC Student-Athlete of the Year.
Sidney Stewart 11, J.D., was featured on Little Rock Soiree’s Best Lawyers 2019 list.
Joel Lookadoo 13, a teacher at Lakeside Junior High School, was named the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.
Samantha Pettis 13 has been recognized as a 20 in Their 20s 2019 honoree presented by Arkansas Business.
Dr. Sarah Atkins 14 has joined Conway Family Dental as a dentist.
Austin Brown 14 is a talent manager for Collab in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Taryn (McGhee) Echols 14 was appointed assistant superintendent for the Hot Springs School District in July 2019.
Joyti Lal 14 was a Taste of the Finest Honoree for 2020, a fundraising event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
James “J.D.” Gray 15 has been hired as the Faulkner County area manager for
Waco Title Co.
Ashley (Castillo) Collins 16 has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome/Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANS/PANDAS) Advisory Council.
Meredith (Herring) Powell 16, J.D., was hired as an associate attorney for Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC.
Morgan Butler 17 is a finalist in the nurse of the year category for the Health Care Heroes Awards presented by Arkansas Business.
Karli (Suskie) Saracini 18 has been named assistant commissioner for educator effectiveness and licensure in the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
James J.J. McNiece 19 published the poetry collection Gusensteins Galaxies.