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Haiti mission trip: a world of difference

By Mariellyn Dunlap Assistant Director of Religious Life PULASKI, Tenn. – Loud voices speaking an unfamiliar language assault my ears as I walk through immigration and out into the baggage claim area at Port-au-Prince airport. Hundreds of people swarm the single baggage claim belt, pulling bags off at random and ...

Upcoming Alumni Events

REUNIONS Class of 1969 Saturday Aug. 8, 2009 Class of 1979 Saturday Sept. 12, 2009 AREA EVENTS Gallatin Thursday Sept. 24, 2009 Tullahoma Thursday Oct. 10, 2009 Nashville Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 Lawrenceburg Thursday Nov. 5, 2009

Alumni choir to perform at MMC's annual conference dinner

Reservations are now being accepted for the Martin Methodist College’s annual dinner at the Tennessee Conference, set for Monday, June 15, at Brentwood United Methodist Church. As a special feature of this year’s dinner, an alumni choir will perform under the direction of Dr. Albert Hughes, director of the Martin ...

Johnson '70 and Zambrano Clasper '45 inducted in Hall

Two dedicated and distinguished graduates of Martin Methodist College received honors at the annual Jubilee Dinner, held as part of the 2009 Commencement Weekend. D. Doran Johnson, Class of 1970, and the late Mary Fitzpatrick Zambrano Clasper, Class of 1945, were inducted into the Alumni Association’s Hall of Distinction at ...

Rain fails to dampen spirit of commencement for Class of 2009

Heavy rains over the previous 18 hours pushed Martin Methodist College’s commencement exercises indoors for the first time since 2002, but the pomp and splendor could not be diminished as 148 members of the Class of 2009 received degrees on Saturday morning, May 2. In his annual valedictory address, President ...

Degrees to be awarded to 148 students on Saturday

Martin Methodist College will bestow degrees on 148 students as commencement exercises bring to a close the Jubilee 2009 Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday, May 1-2. The activities of the weekend begin with the second annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony, set for 2 p.m. Friday, in Martin Hall Auditorium. Twelve ...

More than 200 students take part in state math contest

Marshall County High School and Wayne County High School each had four students who received certificates during the area's 2009 Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association contest, held Tuesday, April 21, at Martin Methodist College. A total of 229 high school and junior high school students from 12 schools in south central ...

New officers elected to lead Student Government

The new president of Martin Methodist College’s Student Government Association won’t be holding an inauguration ceremony, but, if she did, she would sure know what one looks like. Simone Coleman, a junior from Culleoka, Tenn., was elected president of the MMC student body earlier this month, just a few weeks ...

Choir to perform spring concert on Sunday, April 19

The Martin Methodist Concert Choir will present its annual spring concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the First United Methodist Church of Pulaski. The program will consist of numbers from the 18th through the 20th century. Soloists for the annual event will be Stephanie Woolam, a senior from ...

Ten high school seniors vie for Alford Scholarships

Ten high school seniors from United Methodist congregations in middle Tennessee and northern Alabama will compete on Saturday, March 28, for two full-cost Alford Church Leader Scholarships. These finalists were selected from a larger group of candidates who visited campus on March 14: Tanner Andrews of Collinwood, Tenn., a senior ...

Federal appeals judge returns to Pulaski for law lecture

A native of Pulaski will be the guest speaker for the third annual Chief Justice Joe W. Henry Law Lecture, to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Martin Hall Auditorium. The Hon. Julia Smith Gibbons, a resident of Memphis, Tenn., serves as judge of the U.S. Court ...

Daniel and Amy Carwile to perform on April 14

Multi-instrumentalists Daniel and Amy Carwile will bring the 2008-09 Della Clayton Lee Cultural Arts Series to a close when they perform at Martin Methodist College on Tuesday, April 14. The concert – a return performance for Daniel, a native of Athens, Ala., who made three appearances at MMC as a ...

Students to get taste of homelessness Tuesday night

By MARIELLYN DUNLAP Assistant Director of Religious Life PULASKI, Tenn. – Walk down the street in Any City, U.S.A., and sooner or later you’ll likely encounter a homeless person. Perhaps they’re playing the guitar, holding a sign stating “Will Work for Food,” or are asking people for money as they ...

Luncheon on March 29 to raise funds for Haiti trip

I want to be Your hands, I want to be Your feet. I’ll go where You send me, go where You send me. And I try, yeah I try to touch the world like You touched my life. And I find my way to be your hands. --- ‘Hands & ...

Martin Players to stage Twain's 'Diaries of Adam & Eve'

The Martin Players will present Mark Twain’s “The Diaries of Adam and Eve” on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25 in Martin Hall Auditorium. The event – part of The Big Read sponsored jointly by the Giles County Library and MMC – is free to all. Curtain is 8 p.m. for ...

One-man show to bring Mark Twain to life

It was in the spring and fall of 1974 that Ron Jewell first donned a white suit and tried on the likeness of America’s greatest humorist, Samuel Clemens. In those days the characterization lasted just a few minutes, but it wasn’t long before Jewell found himself on the road touring ...

MMC senior directing 'Importance of Being Earnest'

The Martin Players will present Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 22, at 7 p.m. in Martin Hall Auditorium. Admission is $4 for students and $7 for adults. The show is free to all Martin Methodist students and employees. Famous ...

Crosby, Nicholson to join Richard Leigh in songwriter concert

Two first-rate Nashville songwriters will join host Richard Leigh at the fifth annual Richard Leigh and Friends Singer-Songwriter Concert on Tuesday, March 10, at Martin Methodist College. Rob Crosby and Gary Nicholson will take the Martin Hall Auditorium stage with Leigh for the 7 p.m. event. Tickets are $7 at ...

Jubilee 2009

Jubilee Weekend Schedule Friday, May 1 10:30 am Meeting for graduates concerning Student Loans in the auditorium of Martin Hall 11:30 am Exit Surveys for graduate in the auditorium of Martin Hall 12:00 pm Lunch in the dining hall: Professors will serve the graduating seniors. 1:15 pm Graduation Rehearsal 2:00 ...

Business symposium to focus on ethical issues in sports

Alex Rodriguez and steroids use in baseball, convicted felon Michael Vick and the question of an NFL career after prison, former Nashville Predators co-owner Boots Del Biaggio and alleged bank fraud, college football coaches commanding salaries equal to corporate chief executives. These are just a few of the headlines that ...

Royce Hughes honored for 41 years of service

The longest serving employee in the history of Martin Methodist College was honored Monday night following the recent announcement of her pending retirement. Royce Hughes, who will complete her 41st and final year as a coach and athletics administrator in June, received a lengthy ovation during a special ceremony held ...

Children's ballet to be performed at MMC on Feb. 20

The Nashville Ballet is returning to Pulaski to entertain school children of Giles County . . . and there are still 200 tickets available. The Giles County Public Library and Martin Methodist College will bring the children’s ballet, “Ferdinand and The Bull,” to the Martin Hall Auditorium on Friday, Feb. ...

First Presbyterian pastor to give Social Justice lecture

Before he arrived in Pulaski in December 2007 as minister of First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Robert Montgomery spent 23 years in Birmingham, Ala., where he was involved in ecumenical, interracial, and interfaith social justice issues. He’ll bring that experience to Martin Methodist College on Tuesday, Feb. 3, as the ...

New members of Sports Hall of Fame to be inducted Feb. 14

The first undefeated team in Martin Methodist College history and three outstanding individual athletes will be inducted into the college’s Sports Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Feb. 14. Basketball players Dwight Clark (Class of ’69) and Kim Cooper (Class of ’94), golfer Kerry Blanton (Class of ’78), ...

Traditional Korean music and dance to be performed Feb. 5-6

The Paichai University Choir and Dance Troupe from Daejeon, South Korea, will perform four times in Pulaski during Feb. 5-6. The first performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Martin Methodist College’s Martin Hall Auditorium. The group will then perform three times on Friday: 9 a.m. at ...

Robin and Linda Williams makes return visit to MMC stage

One of the most enduring duos of Americana music over the past 30 years will make a return visit to Martin Methodist College as part of Homecoming 2009 festivities. Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Martin Hall Auditorium as ...

Choir to perform special concert Feb. 8 at Brentwood UMC

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform at Brentwood United Methodist Church during a special 3 p.m. service on Sunday, Feb.8. The Rev. Mary Noble Parrish, the college’s director of church relations, will give a brief update on Martin Methodist and its connection to the Brentwood congregation, in particular ...

Choir, Praise Band to perform at Connell UMC on Jan. 25

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform at Connell Memorial United Methodist Church as part of the 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday, Jan. 25. The college’s Praise and Worship Band will perform during the 8:20 a.m. service on that day. During both services, Dr. Ted Brown, president of ...

MMC choir to perform at McEwen FUMC on Feb. 8

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform at McEwen First United Methodist Church as part of the 10 a.m. worship services on Sunday, Feb. 8. The choir will perform in lieu of a sermon on that morning. The Rev. Mary Noble Parrish, the college’s director of church relations, will ...

Next 'Big Picture' to explore whether society needs crime

The Big Picture discussion series at Martin Methodist College attempts to challenge students with ideas worthy of debate, and Dr. John White will try to do just that on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when he introduces the topic, “Do We Need Crime?” White, assistant professor of criminal justice and a longtime ...

Social Justice trip to visit MLK historic sites in Atlanta

Freedom. Peace. Justice. Equality. For the past two years, groups of Martin Methodist College students have spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend exploring these themes in the context of the Civil Rights Movement. Both years, they traveled to Selma and Montgomery, Ala., to learn about Rosa Parks and ...

Campuswide service on Thursday will remember Ben Alford

The Martin Methodist College community will gather on Thursday, Jan. 15, to celebrate the life of the late Rev. Dr. Ben Alford – devoted alumnus, supporter, and leader of the college. This Epiphany service – the first of the biweekly chapel services for the spring semester – will begin at ...

Methodist leader: Race and religion issues remain a challenge

While the inauguration next week of Barack Obama as the first African-American president of the United States will certainly be a significant moment in history, one of the United Methodist Church’s leaders on race and religion warned an audience at Martin Methodist College on Jan. 13 that no American should ...

Church Leader Scholarships to honor the late Ben Alford

While the Martin Methodist College family mourns the loss of one of its most beloved alumni, it celebrates the fact that a scholarship program he helped create will now bear his name. Dr. Ben Alford, a 1956 graduate, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the age of 72. Having served the ...

Students raise $850 in 'Funds For Floods' hurricane relief drive

By MARIELLYN DUNLAP Assistant Director of Religious Life More than two months after Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas, the recovery process continues to plod along, with many residents yet to receive federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered about 1,000 mobiles homes to families whose homes ...

'Beary Merry Christmas' now in its seventh year

The Martin Methodist College community is putting the finishing touches on its seventh annual Beary Merry Christmas project. Sponsored by the Student Tennessee Educators Association (STEA) and Kappa Delta Pi sorority, the Beary Merry Christmas project collects new stuffed bears or donations for the purchase of stuffed bears to present ...

Choir to perform Candlelight Concert for Elkton celebration

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform its Christmas Service of Carols at Elkton United Methodist Church at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, as part of the Christmas in Elkton celebration. The Candlelight Concert is part of the Elkton Historical Society’s celebration of the community’s 200th anniversary. The ...

Choir to perform Christmas service at Greenbrier UMC

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform its Christmas concert at Greenbrier United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The concert will feature carols of many different types and time periods. An added feature of this carol service is the inclusion of the recently formed Chamber ...

MMC to present children's play Dec. 8-9 on campus

The Martin Players will present “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in Martin Hall Auditorium. School performances (by reservation only) are at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Admission is free to all. The production is appropriate for children of ...

College choir to perform Christmas service on Dec. 7

The Martin Methodist Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the First United Methodist Church of Pulaski. The concert, which has become a tradition in Pulaski, will feature carols of many different types and time periods. An added feature of this carol service ...

Norries' generosity will make MMC an All-Steinway School

A major gift from a grateful lifelong piano student will allow Martin Methodist College to place Steinway pianos throughout its new fine arts center and join a prestigious list of institutions designated as “All-Steinway Schools.” Thanks to the generosity of Harriet Norrie and her husband, Bill, of Pulaski, Martin Methodist ...

Martin Methodist to hold regional event in Murfreesboro

Alumni, friends, and members of United Methodist churches in the Murfreesboro area will gather in Murfreesboro on Thursday, Nov. 20, for an event sponsored by Martin Methodist College. The dinner and program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 5:30 on the 15th floor of the NHC facility at 100 East ...

Major League umpire offers insights into character

The most important thing for athletes to remember when dealing with officials, said Major League Baseball umpire Chuck Meriwether, is that every person involved with the game deserves respect. “We’re all in this together, and we’re one big happy family,” Meriwether told the audience at Martin Methodist College’s third annual ...

Sykes, Howard, women's basketball earn character honors

Two athletes with Giles County High School connections were honored as Martin Methodist College’s Male and Female Champions of Character Athletes of the Year for the 2007-08 academic year. Eric Howard, a senior at MMC who graduated from Giles County High School in 2003, and Clare Sykes, who earned her ...

Community Thanksgiving Service set for Nov. 16

Martin Methodist College will once again host the Community Thanksgiving Service, to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in Martin Hall Auditorium. The event, sponsored by the Giles County Ministerial Association, is open to the public. The ministerial association is led by the Rev. A.B. Stewart of Greater ...

Martin Players examine family relationships in ‘Proof’

The Martin Players will present a powerful drama about family and relationships when they perform the award-winning play, “Proof,” four times during the week of Nov. 17. The performances will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 18-20, and Sunday, Nov. 23, in Martin Hall Auditorium. Admission is $6 ...

Next 'Big Picture' will focus on ‘Different Views of Evil’

The presence of evil in the world, both fictional and real, will be the focus of the next installment of “The Big Picture” discussion series at Martin Methodist College. “Different Views of Evil” will be presented by biology professor Wayne Price and Katie Cooper, a junior from Smyrna, Tenn., majoring ...

Sport Management students attend conference at UT

Six sport management students from Martin Methodist College attended the sixth annual Partners in Sports Conference, held Oct. 29, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The conference, which focuses on current challenges and changes in the world of sports, featured four speakers: Steve Early, vice president/general manager of the ...

MMC Sports Hall of Fame 2008-2009 Inductees

The MMC Sports Hall of Fame 2008-2009 Induction ceremony was held on February 14, 2009. This years inductees are: 1) The 1971 Men's Tennis Team - Frank "Buddy" Carollo; Norman Kalkhoff; David Fisher; Steve Rael; David Clark; Bill Harpel and the late Tony Willis. The team went undefeated. 2) The ...

Prospective students to visit campus during Preview Day

Martin Methodist College will roll out the welcome mat to high school students and their families on Saturday, Nov. 15, for the second Preview Day of the fall semester. More than 100 students have registered for the visitation day, and Lisa Smith, director of admissions, describes this an a great ...

Major League umpire to speak on character in sports

When Chuck Meriwhether talks, people listen . . . especially people like Joe Torre, Alex Rodriguez, John Smoltz and Ken Griffey Jr. Meriwhether, a Major League Baseball umpire and one of Martin Methodist College’s most celebrated alumni, will be the guest speaker at the third annual Champions of Character Convocation, ...

Next ‘Big Picture’ presentation to focus on democracy

An hour-long discussion of democracy will be following on the heels of the 2008 elections with the next Big Picture presentation, set for Tuesday, Nov. 11. “What is the Burden of Democracy?” will be the topic of the discussion led by Dr. Ken Vickers, assistant professor of history, and students ...

Fall Festival set for Thursday, Nov. 13, on Campus Green

As the fall semester moves into the home stretch with final exams only a month away, what better time to let off some tension for students? That’s where Fall Festival comes into play. The annual event will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, sponsored by the Art ...

Funds to be raised Nov. 12 will purchase ‘flood buckets’

Have you heard about Hurricane Ike victims lately? No one has, it seems. All of our country’s media resources have been trained on news about the economy and the presidential race. Both are vitally important, of course, but so are the thousands of hurricane victims who still need our help ...

MMC honors founder of Argentina's only Methodist university

The story of Dr. Ovidio Torres and the founding of the only Methodist university in Argentina is a story of vision, faith and persistence. It is a story that has inspired leaders of Methodist higher education around the world, including Martin Methodist College President Ted Brown, who presented Torres with ...

Martin Methodist College to hold regional event in Brentwood

Alumni, friends, and members of United Methodist churches in the Nashville area will gather in Brentwood on Thursday, Nov. 6, for an event sponsored by Martin Methodist College. The dinner and program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 5:30 at the Brentwood Trace I Clubhouse. More than 150 alumni of ...

MMC Choir to perform at Clifton UMC on Nov. 2

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform a full program of music at Clifton United Methodist Church at a 6 p.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 2. Dr. Ted Brown, president of Martin Methodist College, will also give a brief update on the college and its connection to the Dickson ...

Students discover joy of helping others on Fall Break trip

By MARIELLYN DUNLAP Assistant Director of Religious Life Do you remember the parable of the wise and foolish builders? The foolish man built his house on sand, and when the storms came, his house was swept away in the rising waters. But the wise man built his house upon rock, ...

Freshman from Canada named Ms. Martin Methodist 2008

A freshman from Canada was crowned Ms. Martin Methodist College 2008 during ceremonies held Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Martin Hall Auditorium. Kayleigh Szott is a history major from Calgary, Alberta, and a member of the RedHawk volleyball team, Alpha Phi Nu, and the Art Club. She was selected by a ...

College Prep 101 workshops to begin Oct. 26 at Pulaski FUMC

United Methodist families in Giles County and beyond who have questions about getting their children – and their finances – ready for college are invited to attend “College Prep 101,” a two-hour information session from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Pulaski First United Methodist Church. College Prep 101 ...

Congressman praises brilliance of U.S. Constitution’s authors

Congressman Jim Cooper believes that, now more than ever, governmental service is a worthy venture, and he told a Martin Methodist College audience that knowledge of the U.S. Constitution makes that service even more meaningful. Cooper, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee’s Fifth District (Davidson, Wilson, ...

MMC Day at First UMC means something special to pastor

Martin Methodist College Day at First United Methodist Church in Pulaski has always been a noteworthy event as the “mother church” celebrates the continued progress of the college that it helped Thomas Martin found 138 years ago. But for one person, this annual event – which this year will be ...

Transformation of old gym into Gault Fine Arts Center begins

Granted, it may be unusual to have a ceremonial groundbreaking immediately followed by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, but what is happening on the Campus Green at Martin Methodist College is anything but a routine construction project. The transformation of an empty, dark, out-of-use gymnasium into a sparkling new fine arts center ...

Ben Alford: "This must be one of my happiest moments"

Here are the remarks from Dr. Ben Alford upon receiving the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters: You will understand when I say I need just a second to take this in. Not the surprise of it . . . I knew it was coming. Ted Brown called me ...

MMC bestows honorary degree on alumnus Ben Alford

One of Martin Methodist College’s beloved living legends – indeed, the person considered by many alumni and friends to be “Mr. Martin Methodist College” – received the highest honor that the institution can bestow during a special ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 16. MMC bestowed the honorary degree of Doctor of ...

Annual Boo-Out to be held Oct. 29 in Martin Hall

For some students, a college can be a scary place, especially when they haven’t prepared for an upcoming exam. But at Boo-Out, the one event every fall when you might expect to be frightened by the ghosts and goblins of Halloween, it’s nothing but fun and laughter for all. Boo-Out ...

On the road again.........Alumni in Michigan

Joining Martin Methodist College over a year ago and being alumni, one of the goals I set was to visit as many alumni living in and out of state as I can. Fortunately, I have met hundreds in Tennessee and last week I began the journey of visiting out of ...

Sparta/Cookeville Area Event

Martin Methodist is hosting an event in the Sparta/Cookeville area. We have a wonderful and dedicated group of alumni and friends in the area. Martin Methodist is a state of the arts college continuing that small, nurturing liberal arts environment and making such a difference in the lives of so ...

Murfreesoboro Area Event

I am excited about Martin Methodist hosting an event in the Rutherford County area. Kathy Campbell of Murfreesboro and secretary of the Martin Methodist Alumni Council enthusiastically volunteered to host this alumni and friends event for Martin Methodist College. We have a wonderful and dedicated group of alumni and friends ...

Brentwood/Nashville Area Event

I am excited about Martin Methodist hosting an event in the Brentwood/Nashville area. Sharon Harwell and Sam Holden have enthusiastically volunteered to host this “fourth of its kind” alumni and friends event for Martin Methodist College. We have a wonderful and dedicated group of alumni and friends in the area. ...

Leader of Methodist university in Argentina to be honored

One of South America’s leading figures in Methodist higher education will be honored by MartinMethodistCollege on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at its annual International Convocation. Dr. Ovidio Roman Torres, chancellor of Universidad Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL) in Rosario, Argentina, will be presented with the President’s Medallion at the event, which begins ...

Ms. Martin 2008 to be crowned at Oct. 22 pageant

It began as an idea for a fundraiser, but the Ms. Martin Pageant, set for Wednesday, Oct. 22, has a lot of people on the Martin Methodist College campus excited. In the past, the RedHawk cheerleaders have raised money by selling candles, holding car washes, and conducting cheerleading clinics for ...

Alumni, friends, Methodists to gather in Sparta for MMC event

Alumni, friends, and members of United Methodist churches in several counties will gather in Sparta, Tenn., later this month for an event sponsored by Martin Methodist College. The dinner and program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, at First National Bank of Tennessee in Sparta, located ...

MMC Choir to perform at Dickson FUMC on Oct. 19

The Martin Methodist College Concert Choir will perform at Dickson First United Methodist Church as part of the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 19. The college’s Praise and Worship Band will also participate in the Sunday evening service known as The Gathering, to be held at 6 p.m. ...

Next Big Picture to examine impact of service to others

In the typical world of the typical college student, the days are filled with tests, papers, classroom discussion, and extracurricular fun. Throw in practice for a varsity sport, rehearsals for the college choir, or a role in student government, and life can get busy in a hurry. And yet, at ...

2008-09 Giles County Campaign to hold kickoff on Oct. 7

Each year, the bar is set a little higher. And each year, Giles County responds with another record-setting year of giving. The 2008-09 Giles County Campaign – to raise funds for the Giles County Scholarship program at Martin Methodist College – officially kicks off with a 7 a.m. breakfast on ...

Alternative Fall Break Trip sets sights on flood victims

As the weather cools and trees begin to turn shades of gold and crimson, students and staff at Martin Methodist College will once again take to the road for their annual Alternative Fall Break Trip, Oct. 8-12. The first two fall break trips, in 2006 and 2007, took students to ...

Southern humor reigns with Daisy Fay and 'Magnolia Springs'

Fannie Flagg knows Ed Howard, and they both know all about comedy – and the South. Howard is one of the three creators of the famous “Tuna” plays: “Greater Tuna,” “A Tuna Christmas” and “Red, White and Tuna.” The quick-change comedies have kept him and his co-authors busy for more ...

College unveils new mace during Opening Convocation

As the faculty processed into Nipper Arena at the Curry Christian Life Center on Thursday morning for Opening Convocation, Dr. Daniel McMasters led the way carrying a meticulously carved object that would be placed beside the podium. Dr. Ted Brown, president of Martin Methodist College, took a portion of the ...

New academic year begins with record enrollment of 975

The 2008-09 academic year at MartinMethodistCollege officially began at Opening Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 28, with a record enrollment of 975 students, the fifth straight year of a record enrollment and the 10th in the past 11 years. President Ted Brown welcomed a freshman class of more than 250 students, ...

Record enrollment expected as freshmen arrive Saturday

The hard work of past months will pay benefits in a number of ways as Martin Methodist College begins its 139th academic year next week. First off, the freshman class that arrives on Saturday, Aug. 23, will be the largest in number – 250 – and arguably the strongest academically, ...

Giles County Campaign hits all-time high of $150,253

The economy may have created headaches for some philanthropic efforts across the nation, but when it came to supporting the Giles County Scholarship Fund at Martin Methodist College this past year, the people of this community were never more generous. When the fiscal year 2007-08 ended on June 30, the ...

Murrey honored for 50 years of trustee leadership

One of Martin Methodist College’s most dedicated supporters received a surprise party this month to celebrate a half-century as a member of the Board of Trustees. William P. Murrey Jr. walked into Colonial Hall for the quarterly meeting of the trustees on July 17, only to find family members and ...

Brown elected to three-year term as president of IAMSCU

Dr. Ted Brown, president of Martin Methodist College, has been elected president of the 775-member International Association of Methodist-related Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU). The election took place at the annual meeting of IAMSCU, held in Rosario, Argentina. Founded in 1991, IAMSCU promotes the development of value-centered education by increasing ...

Scholarship established to honor Rev. Barbara Garcia

The Rev. Barbara Phillips Garcia Scholarship has been established at Martin Methodist College to help students who have demonstrated potential for leadership in the United Methodist Church. The scholarship, funded by family and friends of Barbara Garcia, was announced at the Martin Methodist College dinner at the UMC's Tennessee Annual ...

Campus mourns death of legendary professor Bill Burks

One of Martin Methodist College's legendary faculty members died Saturday, July 19, at the age of 82. Funeral services for William Hugh Burks Jr. of Pulaski, who taught English literature at the college for 34 years, were held Tuesday, July 22, at the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel ...

Kids Day puts focus on childhood health and fitness

Nearly 300 children jumped, clapped, and danced their way to better health Tuesday morning on the Campus Green at Martin Methodist College, during the third annual Kids Day. The event – a joint effort by Hillside Hospital, First National Bank, and MMC – focuses on healthy habits in an effort ...

"Rowdy" throws first pitch!

Martin Methodist College was one of the sponsors at the Nashville Sounds Game June 22, 2008 for "Faith Night". Several Martin alumni and friends attended. We had our own section! It was nice. Be sure and watch the Martin Methodist College website for next years event. "Rowdy" threw the first ...

Martin Methodist College travels to Knoxville, TN

On April 25th, 2008 Rev. William J. Fowler hosted Martin's second Capital Campaign Area Event at the Church Street United Methodist Church. Alumni and friends began the evening with a great dinner catered by the church's catering service. The food was excellent and the event was a success. After dessert, ...

Martin Methodist College travels to Johnson City, TN

On April 24th, 2008 Dr. Ken and Gail Wilkerson and Dr. Cynthia Burnley hosted the first of it's kind area event at the Wilkerson's home in Johnson City. The event was a success. The evening began with introductions and hor' duevres. The presentation began soon after with Dr. Jack Gregory ...

Martin College Class of 1959 - "What a Feeling"

Very colorful decorations by Iva Jean Bryan, Ica Coggins, and Karen McDaniels created a picture perfect setting. Catering provided by HH's Naomi Beddingfield with an array of wonderful finger foods, along with the birdhouse decorations was the perfect setting to enjoy each others company reminiscing and making plans to return ...

A Wonderful Time - Class of 1965-1967 Reunion

Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. class members from 1965, 1966 and 1967 gathered at Martin Hall's Upperman Room for a class reunion championed by Joy Lewter, Darlene Baxter, Sarah Caldwell and Lynn McKee Erwin. They enjoyed a lunch consisting of Chicken Foriester, catered by Martin's own dining hall ...

Giles County Laity Club makes gift to support scholarships

The Giles County United Methodist Laity Club recently presented Martin Methodist College with a check for $1,200 for the general scholarship fund. The Laity Club contributes annually to support scholarships, with the funds raised from offerings at the Laity Club’s fall and spring revivals. The Giles County Laity Club meets ...

Martin Methodist College Health Club

Health Club hours of operation Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Indoor Pool hours of operation Monday, Wednesday and Friday Recreational Swim 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Lap Swim 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 ...

1976 - 1979 Class Reunion-What a great weekend!

Beginning Friday, March 28th, 2008 class members from 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 rallied, saluted, reminisced and shared stories about their life after Martin College at Martin Hall in the Upperman Room. Enjoying Hors D'oeuvres and Soda, some chose to go watch the play "Much Ado About Nothing", a performance ...

Homecoming 2008

HOMECOMING 2008 Martin Methodist College's homecoming events are set for February 2, 2008. The Event Schedule is as follows: 11:30 a.m. The Sports Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon. Selected for induction this year are: Tommy Simpson, 1965-1967 Baseball Player Buddy Carollo, 1971 Tennis Player Joe Hardin, 1987 to 1996 Athletic ...

2008 Alumni & Friends Visits

November Casey Clark Buddy Carollo David Fisher Janice Clark Ken Snell Kenny Snell Kermit Smith Byron Trauger Mary Mullins Ken Pinkston Sergio Velayquey Mike Barton Billy Faefus Lyndsay Millo Gerry Schmatz Philip Galyon Georgia Ayers Jean Peyton Ron Brown Sharon Brown John Carpenter Jerri Kiner Joshua Kiner Daly Thompson Edie ...

Did You Know ...

Mr. Neil Jobe, Mrs. Jane Cortner, Mr. Jimmy Cox, Mr. Jimmy Alexander, Mr. Hubert Chittam, Mrs. Judy Davis Chittam all received their Golden Jubilee medallion at the Jubilee dinner on May 2, 2008. A special Golden Jubilee medallion was presented to Mr. Jimmy Alexander in honor of his late wife, ...

Alumni Events Scheduled for Spring 2008

2008 Special Events! The following is coming soon, so be watching for your "Save A Date" card or other information in the mail. Make sure your address is current because you don't want to miss the fun. Homecoming and Sports Hall of Fame Induction February 2, 2008 Tailgate Party for ...

Martin Methodist alumnus named baseball coach at Judson

A Martin Methodist College alumnus and former assistant baseball coach has been hired to take over the Judson University baseball program. Rich Benjamin, a 2004 graduate, comes to Judson, located in Elgin, Ill., from Olivet Nazarene University. “We are very pleased to add Rich to our staff. He is coming ...

Classes of '62, '63, and '64 enjoy Nashville reunion

The Martin College Classes of 1962, 1963 and 1964 may have been three separate years, but they were definitely unified, as witnessed by their joint reunion, held Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Bistro 215 in the Green Hills section of Nashville. Championed by Henrietta McCroskey, the reunion was a huge ...

2006 graduate Edna Luna named new alumni director

Martin Methodist College’s new director of alumni affairs may have just gotten her degree a year ago, but she’s been familiar with the campus all of her life. Edna Luna, a 2006 alumna who earned a bachelor of science degree in business management, will guide the alumni activities of the ...

Class of '72 holds successful reunion

Headed up by Betsy Bass Miller, the Class of 1972 held its 35th year class reunion on July 28. Several classmates, teachers, librarian, and administration met in the Gallery at Colonial Hall for a luncheon, followed with a campus tour led by Robby Shelton, vice president for campus life and ...

Nominations welcomed for honored alumni

As we begin a new school year it is time to be thinking about our Hall of Distinction and Sports Hall of Fame honorees for 2007-08. Nominations for each of these awards may be made at anytime during the year. The Hall of Fame winners will be honored at Homecoming ...


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