Alumni Updates

Do you have an update that you would like to share with your FHU family? Marriages, birth announcements, job promotions, academic achievements, etc. are all things to be celebrated!  Now sharing is easier than ever.

• Gunnells Family Welcomes Emory Love

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Tim Gunnells (1992)

  My wife, Kristin, gave birth to our 4th child, a girl named Emory Love, on March 30. She was welcomed home by her two sisters, Emma and Ella, and her brother, Ean.

  
  

• Orry Earns Masters Degree, Enrolls at Harvard

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Orry Moody (2011)

  Graduated with a Masters in Systems Engineering and am now enrolled at Harvard University pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts, concentration: General Management.

  
  

• Swinney/Harrison Wedding

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Courtney Swinney (2014)

  Got married to Matthew Harrison on April 18, 2015!

  
  

• Norris Anderson Passes Away

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Norris Anderson (1933)

  Mrs. Norris Hall Anderson, passed away 12/19/14.

  
  

• May has Yearbook Dedicated to Him

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Rick May (1981)

  Selected by the Central High School, Chattanooga, seniors to have the yearbook dedicated to him.

  
  

• Eva Black Passes Away

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Bobby Wade (1958)

  Eva Joy (Black) and I met at Freed-Hardeman. She passed away February 12, 2015.We were married for 56 years.

  
  

• Clinton Family Welcomes Samuel Dayton

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Billy Clinton (1997)

  My wife Elisa and I welcomed the birth of Samuel Dayton Clinton on Oct 15th 2013. We now have 3 kids, William is 10, Emelia is 7, and Samuel is 1.5

  
  

• Jensen Family Welcomes Ellie Beth

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Holly Jensen (2000)

  December 12 2014 Ellie Beth Jensen

  
  

• Stafford Preaching in Pahrump, NV

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Tony Stafford (1996)

  Minister for the church of Christ in Pahrump NV.

  
  

• Manor Receives Teacher Achievement Award

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Dale Manor (1972)

  The College of Bible and Ministry of Harding University awarded Dr. Dale W. Manor ('71, '72) the annual Teacher Achievement Award at the Faculty/Staff Dinner on Friday, April 24.

  
  

• Throneberry Named Toastmasters Semi-Finalist

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Jared Throneberry (2002)

  Semi-Finalist Toastmasters International Speech Contest, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  
  

• Sparks Preaching at Parrish Congregation

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Joey Sparks (2005)

  Began work with the Parrish Church of Christ as its preacher (Sept 2014).

  
  

• Gallegos Earns Master of Social Work

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Julia (Steinshouer) Gallegos (2011)

  Graduating with a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville on May 10,2015.

  
  

• Wallace Named Mother of the Year

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Vernetaw Wallace (1967)

  2013 Alaska Mother of the Year

  
  

• Colvett Preaching in Matthews, MO

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Jimmy Colvett (1959)

  Hello to you. I now preach for the church of Christ in Matthews, MO

  
  

• Kyo Jhin Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Kyo Jhin (1957)

  On Saturday, May 9th, Dr. Kyo “Paul” Jhin received the "Ellis Island Medal of Honor." Dr. Kyo “Paul” Jhin is the CEO of 3Ksoftware USA and the Executive Director of Reborn Veterans Job Initiative. He has the distinction of receiving three Presidential appointments by three Presidents of the United States. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor embody the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity. They recognize individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, and unique talents.

  
  

• Baker Named DOT Director

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Jason Baker (1997)

  The Tennessee Department of Transportation has appointed Jason Baker as the new director/assistant chief engineer for TDOT's Region 4. Jason will provide management oversight of all regional operations and project development activities throughout the 21 counties that make up West Tennessee,

  
  

• Sparks Welcome Hazel Grace

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Joey and Amanda Sparks (2004)

  Daughter, Hazel Grace, born May 21, 2013.

  
  

• Curry Authors Book

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Robert Curry (1977)

  First, I developed a few years ago a church growth program called, One+Plus+One: Adding to the Church One Person At a Time. That program was launched with the Yucaipa Church of Christ in Yucaipa, CA and has begun to bear fruit with two baptisms in the past few weeks. Second, I am near completion of my book, Leaders Who Are Servants: Servants in Congregational and Ministry Leadership. I am hoping to complete the manuscript in the next few weeks and then present it for publication.

  
  

• Simmons Family Gets a Boy

  Nov 9, 2015
  Submitted by: Matt Simmons (2007)

  Andrew Simmons, born on 11/26/14 to proud parents, Matt (2007) and Sarah Vick (2006) Simmons.