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Alumni News

2/22/11

1994 Graduate's Movie Premieres in Memphis

Readers of SCO's VISIONS magazine will recall a Spring 2010 feature story about David Evans, OD '94, and his quest to bring a story he wrote to the silver screen. After his story was adapted by a Hollywood script writer, Dr. Evans directed his project. "The Grace Card" stars Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr., and was filmed in Memphis. The film held its premiere in Memphis on February 22nd, with the film's nationwide opening to follow. The Commercial Appeal wrote about Dr. Evans' new fi... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 2/22/11

2/15/11

Air Force Promotes 2005 Graduate to Major

Jeff Newsom, OD '05, was recently promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Air Force. He was also selected as the Dover Air Force Base Medical Group Senior Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2010. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 2/15/11

2/14/11

In Memory of Frank W. Semmes, OD '64

Frank W. Semmes, OD '64, died Friday, February 11, 2011 in Tullahoma, Tennessee.  Dr. Semmes had practiced optometry since his graduation from SCO. Active in the Lions Club and his community, Dr. Semmes had served as president of the South Central Tennessee Optometric Society. To read more about his life's work or to sign an online memorial guestbook, visit this website. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 2/14/11

2/14/11

Alumni Visit During Heart of America Meeting

Southern College of Optometry was proud to be part of Heart of America's 50th conference this year in Kansas City. Thanks to all alumni and friends who attended SCO's alumni reception or visited SCO's booth, including  recent graduates, (L-R): Andrea Beedles, OD '08, Ashley  Blasi, OD '08, and Jayme Fose, OD '07. Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 2/14/11

2/7/11

Kungle Named Maryland's Young OD of the Year

Jennifer Kungle, OD '00, FCOVD, recently received the Young Optometrist of the Year Award from the Maryland Optometric Association. Dr. Kungle's vision-therapy only practice, The Center for Vision Development, has two locations in Annapolis and Pasadena, Maryland. Congratulations to Dr. Kungle on her award! Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 2/7/11
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