’60s
Dr. Bruce Shine ’60 H’84 of Kingsport, TN, has been named chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission for a two-year term ending in January 2014 by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The 12-person commission was created by the Supreme Court to implement an alternative dispute resolution system within Tennessee’s court system. The commission authored Rule 31, Rules of the Tennessee Supreme Court, which provides a detailed process for mediation and arbitration to resolve litigation effectively, swiftly and at a financial benefit for the parties involved. Shine, who was a member of the commission since its creation, participated in the writing and development of Rule 31. As a member of the Credentials Committee of the commission, he has passed upon the credentials of all Rule 31 mediators in the state. Shine is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law, has earned a master of laws degree from the University of Leicester in England. He is also a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Foundation as well as the American Bar Foundation since 1998. The latter is an entity limited in membership to one-third of one percent of lawyers in a state who are selected by their peers.
Reuben Battle ’68 is interested in hearing from his classmates. Contact him at sanreb09@att.net.
’70s
Glenn Bowman ’72 of Saline, MI, has retired from a 30-year career as a quality engineer and environmental engineer. His work included chemical, electrical, defense and automotive industries. He is staying busy with activities in amateur radio, restoring antique clocks and making home repairs. He is also secretary for NAWC Chapter 67.
’90s
Patrick Fraley ’98 has been named principal at Greeneville High School, where he will begin his duties at the end of May. He is the current principal of Cherokee High School in the Hawkins County School System. The school under Fraley’s leadership since 2007 has experienced tremendous gains in academic growth, created a positive school culture and increased the school’s graduation rate by 20 percent. After earning his master’s degree at Tusculum, he has earned an education specialist degree in educational administration and supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. Fraley and his wife, Tonya, have one son, Augustus, and are active members of Mooresburg United Methodist Church.
’00s
Brad Hawks ’05 of Galax, VA, has been named the 2011-12 Southwest District Coach of the Year. His team at Carroll High School finished 19-5 and made the region semi-finals for the first time in 20 years.
’30s
Robert William Fabian ’39 of , Concord, NH, passed-away on March 25, 2012. Fabian and his wife, Dottie (Crane) ‘38, lived in Wolfeboro, NH, from 1980 to 2000. A native of New Jersey, Mr. Fabian became friends with his wife while at Tusculum. After college, both Mr. Fabian and Dorothy moved back to their respective homes in New Jersey and were married on Christmas Day in 1943 after an extended courtship. In the midst of World War II, they chose the date in hopes that family and friends might be able to attend because of the holiday. Mr. Fabian worked at Eastern Aircraft in Trenton until 1946. Moving to Connecticut, Mr. Fabian earned a master’s degree in chemistry. He then worked as a research chemist for Arthur D. Little, Inc., in Cambridge, MA. They lived in Massachusetts until they moved to Doylestown, PA. During the Fabians’ 24 years in Pennsylvania, Mr. Fabian worked for the Naval Air Development Center and then was marketing manager for AMCHEM. Eventually, he turned his love of building into working with a friend in constructing houses. Retiring in the late 1970s, Mr. Fabian began constructing he and Dottie’s retirement home in Wolfeboro, next door to the house where Dottie had been born. He enjoyed maintaining their home as well as vegetable gardening. He and Dottie were bridge players and Mr. Fabian especially loved playing solitaire. Mr. Fabian was also an active member of the Masons.
’40s
Dr. Joanne Lovell Linn ’46 of Nashville, TN, passed away January 27, 2012. Dr. Linn was professor emerius of anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University, where she practiced and taught for more than 35 years. She was an active member and officer of many professional organizations including the American Medical Women’s Association, of which she served as national president in 1979.
’50s
Clarence Henry Hughes ’50 of Greeneville, TN, passed away March 28, 2012, after an extended illness. Mr. Hughes joined the U.S. Navy immediately after high school graduation and served in both World War II and the Korean War. After finishing his military service, Hughes attended Tusculum and then graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in industrial engineering. He later earned a master of science degree from UT. After spending many years in industry as an engineer, he began a teaching career at Tri-Cities Technical Institute in the engineering and industrial sciences department. Mr. Hughes retired from teaching after 20 years of service. He was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church of Greeneville, holding many offices in different groups of the church. His favorite hobbies included singing in the church choir, flying airplanes, riding motorcycles and talking to friends.
Noah C. Wagner ’51 of Greeneville, TN, passed away April 12, 2012. Mr. Wagner was retired from the National Security Agency, where he worked for many years as a linguistic cryptologist. He was a member of McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, VA, and of the Greeneville Moose Lodge No. 692. An active alumni and supporter of the College, Mr. Wagner served as a member of the Alumni Executive Board for many years. He also worked with Dr. Donal Sexton, professor emeritus of history, to collect oral histories from alumni about their time at Tusculum. He and his wife, the late Scottie Dobson Wagner ’52 also attended many College events, particularly Homecoming.
John E. Shanks ’54 of Lenoir, NC, passed away April 13, 2012. After earning his degree from Tusculum, Mr. Shanks was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged as captain in the reserves. He held various accounting positions throughout his career and last served as the cost accounting manager at Singer Furniture. Mr. Shanks was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lenoir, where he served as deacon and elder. He had obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, was inducted into the Order of the Arrow and served as a scoutmaster. Mr. Shanks was an active volunteer for Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity and served as a board member and treasurer. He was one of the original members of the “Grumpy Old Men” who met regularly to work on building Habitat homes. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law and Tusculum alumni Meldrum (Shanks) and Earle Shotwell ’47 ’45 and Jane Shanks) and Bill Pilloni ’59 ’60.
’60s
Ross ‘Buddy’ Kreeger ’60 of Greeneville, TN, passed away April 9, 2012. Mr. Kreeger was retired from Philips Consumer Electronics Co. and was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a 50-year Master Mason, a 50-year member of York Rite Masons, a member of Jericho Shrine Temple and Greeneville Lodge No. 3, F&AM.
’00s
Russell Lynn “Rusty” Shelton ’03 of Greeneville, TN, passed away March 25, 2011. At Tusculum, he earned a bachelor’s degree in special education. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.