Class Notes

Bryan Horton ’18 accepted a position as 7th grade math teacher at Weaver Middle School, Bibb County School System in Georgia.

Has recently completion of her role as the Communications Director for the Urbana 12 Student Missions Conference and is now moving into a new role with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as Project Manager of InterVarsity’s new Discipleship Initiative. Working for Urbana 12 was an amazing experience that allowed 9,000 college-aged participants commit to serve and learn in a global or cross-cultural setting.

Was recently promoted to the position of CIO (Chief Information Officer) with 21st Mortgage Corporation.

was the featured artist at Artsclamation! 2012. Howe will have paintings at Artsclamation! in sizes ranging from 8"x10" to 36"x48". Howe believes that he both inherited an eye for beauty, and that, in addition to any inherited tendency, creativity is a sheer gift from God. "One of my grandfathers was a photographer and the other one was a wood carver – a wood artist," Howe explained. Howe worked in woodcarving for about eight years, doing custom work on mantles and door frames for high-end homes. He now makes many of the frames for his paintings himself, such as the one he made for Artsclamation's featured piece this year, "Goldenrods." Howe is a spiritual person and his Christian faith plays a primary role in his life and his work. Jonathan is married to Sarah Atchley-Howe, who is also his business partner. The couple live "urban-artistically" in the heart of Knoxville with their daughter, Aidyn, who is nearly 3 months old, and their pet Maltipoo, Amber. Committed to merging art and their faith in Jesus Christ, the Howe family is active in their local church where they lead a youth group and oversee mission trips with young people.

Mollianne Reese Hubbs '11 has been named as the Sevier County Wildfire Response Coordinator by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Holston Conference is partnering with the Appalachian Service Project to build 25 homes for people who lost their homes due to the wildfires.

COOKEVILLE – Chad Huddleston didn’t go to college with the intention of going into business for himself. But where he is now is a way for him to branch out with his creativity – all with food. “It all began when I was attending Maryville College where I worked at a restaurant,” he said. “I loved serving food and the industry as a whole.” His entrepreneurship into the culinary field began in 2009 when he opened Char on the Square. That was built from the ground up from a burned out shell of a building on the corner of Washington and Spring Streets. “I’ll always be proud of what Char is,” he said. A little more than three years later, he acquired the 19th Hole on 10th Street. But he had another vision for the Cookeville restaurant scene, one that came along at the right time. “I’m not a patient person,” he said. “But this just fell perfectly in place.” The proverbial feather in his cap is The Cooke House, which opened earlier this year in the former Maddux Station restaurant space on the square. “I really am proud of what this has become,” he said. “It’s a destination restaurant. I want people to come here and get good food, good service, unique drinks and an environment they will not get anywhere else in Cookeville.” The menu features unique dishes that come out in waves. “You don’t have to stop your conversation to eat a big meal,” he said. “You can also get creative with the dishes.” A lot of the dishes on The Cooke House’s menu features vegan and organic choices, such as the hummus wrap, tuna BLT, chicken salad, duck tacos, bruschetta, tuna crostini and much more. The first part is a cold menu item, then progressively transitions into warmer dishes. “You don’t have to leave here so full you’re sick,” Huddleston explained. “The goal is to start out with light, simple food options and the best thing about it is that it’s in small portions, so people who come in groups can all sample the different dishes that are ordered.” All the sauces are made in house, along with the dish being made fresh to order, which can take some time to do. “We have New Zealand lamb for the lamb lollies,” he said. “It’s quite an impressive dish.” More items are currently being added to the menu. Another element of Huddleston’s vision for The Cooke House to be a “destination restaurant” is the unique cocktail menu. “We make our sour mix in house,” he explained. “We can get creative with drinks, adding fruit, citrus and other flavors. We offer all fresh ingredients and one drink can take three, four or five steps to create.” This was inspired by the different restaurants in Nashville, such as the Patterson House. “Food has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy helping people have a good time,” he said. “With the holidays coming up, people might want to show their guests this unique part of Cookeville.” The Cooke House, located Spring Street in the heart of Cookeville’s downtown, is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Call 854-9550 for more information. Huddleston’s ambitions don’t just stop there. He recently acquired another well-known establishment – the South Jefferson bar formerly known as Wooly Bully’s will be re-named the Wooly Clubhouse and is anticipated to open Dec. 1. “There will be the same menu as the 19th Hole and we’ll have live music, trivia, karaoke, and a lot of other good stuff,” he said. “There’s a lot of work to be done there.”

has been named Executive Director of the South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) by the Dean of the University of South Carolina College of Education. Tom served as SC-SIC Associate Director, and more recently as Interim Executive Director, since 2007. SC-SIC provides member training, assistance, and resources for the community-based School Improvement Councils in each of South Carolina’s K-12 public schools. Prior to joining the SC-SIC staff, Tom had a 20-plus-year career in communications, public information, and media/constituent relations in the public, private, and education sectors. He is immediate past president of the SC Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association and is a federal appointee to the Selective Service System Board for Richland County (SC). Tom is a 2010 Diversity Fellow of The Riley Institute at Furman University (SC), and is a 2012 Education Policy Fellow of the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, DC. He and his wife, Alisha, live in Columbia, SC, with daughter Emily (18). Tom’s sons, Matthew (26) and Palmer (26) live in Athens, GA, and Lancaster, SC, respectively.

Brien “B.B.” Hudspeth was featured in a recent issue of BFS Magazine, a publication of Bigger Faster Stronger.  Bigger Faster Stronger is a Salt Lake City based company that teaches athletes and coaches proper training, technique, and safety for improved performance. The article focused on B.B.’s accomplishments in speed, strength, and conditioning and included a statement by B.B. in how the company had made a positive impact in his athletic career while at Maryville College. It was the highlighted story in the company’s e-mail blast to coaches across the country. As a college athlete, B.B. was rated as an Elite Athlete by Bigger Faster Stronger.  His 100 consecutive dips on the parallel bars performed 30 years ago is the most recorded of any college football player according to BFS records.

is currently studying public policy at George Mason Law School.

Sonny Hughes was recently selected as a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Fame awardee for the Heartland of Florida. His career stats include 22 years as Assistant Football Coach at Moore Haven Jr/Sr High, 21 years as Head Basketball Coach, and 3 Years as Head Baseball Coach at Moore Haven High School. These include 6 Final Four State Basketball appearances, runner-up twice and District Champions in baseball in 1988 and 1989. Read more in his bio here: http://heartlandfloridafca.org/halloffame

was named vice president of interiors at Creative Builders, Inc.. He brings more than 17 years of construction experience specializing in interior upfit management to his current role overseeing Creative Builder’s expanding interior upfit division from conception to completion of projects. Hughs holds a business degree from Maryville College and a Certificate of Construction Management from Greenville Technical College. Founded in 1971, Creative Builders is a privately held company headquartered in Greenville. Since its inception 44 years ago, Creative Builders has developed a diverse portfolio including mixed-use developments, medical centers, restaurants, financial offices, industrial complexes, and tenant improvements throughout North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.

has retired for the second time from the State Attorney General’s office.

Josh Hunley’s Homeschool Lady Unicorns ultimate frisbee team placed 9th in the nation in June while competing at an invite-only national high school tournament in Rockford, Illinois Sponsored By UP Cleats and Discraft.

Maryville City Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Derek Hunt as the new head varsity football coach. Hunt is a 2007 graduate of Maryville High School, winning state titles in both football and basketball. Mr. Hunt is a graduate of Maryville College, where he also played football. He currently teaches 7th grade math at Montgomery Ridge Intermediate, but will be on the faculty at Maryville High School for the 2017-18 school year. In a statement received from MHS Principal Greg Roach, “Our goal is to continue the long tradition of success for our football program, a record marked with outstanding results both on and off the field. Derek is the best person, at this time, to carry this legacy program into the future. While he is young in years, his wealth of experience and demonstrated leadership abilities should offer us the greatest potential for a seamless transition. I agree with a quote in the local paper in early 2015, which stated that time works on Hunt’s side. He isn’t far from his championship playing days at Maryville. But in the same breath, he’s far enough along in his coaching career to command respect.” Dr. Mike Winstead, Director of Maryville Schools said, “I am excited to have Derek Hunt as the next head football coach at MHS. Coach Hunt has been a big part of our incredibly successful football program for many years, both as a player and coach. He is a natural leader, innovator, and hard worker. His energy and commitment are exactly what we need as we move forward. It is our good fortune that the strength and readiness of our coaching staff allowed us to quickly fill this position.” In a quote received from Coach Hunt, he said, “It has been my great privilege and honor to work beside George Quarles for the past seven seasons at MHS. I am humbled to accept this position and look forward to continuing to work with our excellent coaching staff to offer the best possible high school football experience for students, fans, and our community. Go Rebels!” Derek Hunt graduated from Maryville High School in 2007 and has coached both football and basketball at MHS. Hunt is married to Sam Houston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jessica Hunt (MC alumna ’11). They have one young son. Hunt will be taking the position vacated by longtime head coach George Quarles, who is leaving MHS for a coaching job at Furman University. Hunt’s new coaching duties will begin immediately.

has been elected to the Tennessee State Executive Committee, Senate District 6, covering Anderson, Loudon and Knox Counties and is also a commercial REALTOR for Keller Williams Realty.

Julia Hurley opened the Lenoir City branch of Keller Williams Real Estate March 1, 2018. KW is the largest RE firm in the world. Opening with 21 agents, this is the largest Realty Firm to open in Lenoir City.

Julia Hurley was engaged to Dr Joe Hutchison in 2022.  Julia and Dr. Hutchison have a Realty business together and a Chiropractic office in Knoxville.  The couple shares 3 girls, aging from 25, 14 and 10.

was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Experimental Psychology at MTSU for 2012-2013.

have relocated to Winter Haven Florida. Carol is the Pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bartow Florida and has retired from the Florida Methodist Conference as Assistant Director of Ministry to Small Churches after 15 years. Robert retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years, last worked at a bus driver for Disney World and is the Methodist Christian Educator and Program Director.

Murph Hutson graduates from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN with his Masters of Divinity on May 25, 2019. He is finishing his pastoral internship at Luther Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa, and hopes to be ordained in the ELCA this Fall. Murph (2000) and Joy Bailey Hutson (1999) celebrated 20 years of marriage with friends and family on June 26, 2019.

Kingsport City Schools has announced the appointment of Wesley Idlette as the head coach of the high school’s wrestling program. Idlette has been teaching physical education at Andrew Johnson Elementary School since 2012. See the full article here: http://www.timesnews.net/Sports/2017/07/20/KCS-names-D-B-wrestling-coach.html?ci=stream&lp=14&p=1

Following a national search, the Limestone College Athletics Department introduced Tony Ierulli, formerly the defensive ends coach at Carson-Newman University, as the program’s third head football coach during a press conference at the Stephenson Dining Hall & Conference Center on Friday, February 10. See more: http://wspa.com/2018/02/16/limestone-names-tony-ierulli-as-head-football-coach/

Earned a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychological Development in June 2019

Peter Muse Isenberg, Class of ’73: Passed away suddenly in Kingsport, Tennessee, on July 12, 2016… 5 days after 43rd wedding anniversary. Survived by wife, Dawn Sterling Isenberg, Class of ’73 and daughter, Jennifer Kathleen Isenberg. Peter entered Maryville College as a student Fall, 1969. In 1972, he dropped out of college to proudly serve with the elite 101st Airborne/82nd Engineers during the Vietnam era based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Peter returned to MC (1975-1977) to complete his degree requirements while being employed as Head Resident of Davis Hall. During the 1990’s Peter held the position of Commander of the American Legion, Post #13, in Blount County, Tennessee.

On Aug. 1, 2018, Hayley Carter Jackson ’11 began a new position with Knox County Schools as a fourth grade teacher at Bonny Kate Elementary School in South Knoxville, TN. Two weeks later, she received a Master of Arts Post-Baccalaureate from Johnson University in Knoxville, TN.