The Spring Hill College Magazine

Matt Kucholtz '96 and his wife, Sunshine, welcomed their second child, Kenna, on Nov. 10, 2007. The strawberry-blonde baby girl appeared perfectly healthy.

But, shortly after Kenna's birth, the Kucholtzes started to notice a prominent ridge running down their daughter's forehead. At 5 months old Kenna was diagnosed with a form of craniosynostosis; she was born with an abnormally fused metopic suture that runs from the soft spot on the top of her head down to her nose.

By Aislinn Shevlin '14

Among the stacks of books and sleep-deprived students in the Burke Memorial Library, Amanda Collins is toiling away in the lower level. The Spring Hill alumna has remained a presence on campus since graduating in '96 through her work as an assistant professor/librarian. But, Collins leads a double life that many of the students around campus may not have realized; she is a published author.

By Caroline Smith

As a scholarship student-athlete in the late '50s and early '60s, Jack Gleeson '61 understands the importance of giving. Gleeson and his wife, Fran, are members of the 1830 Society at Spring Hill College. They have chosen to leave a legacy gift to the College in their will.

Alumni across the country celebrate Christmas and Mardi Gras at chapter gatherings.

Athletic director Jim Hall, left, presents head baseball coach Frank Sims with a commemorative framed jersey from his team. Sims celebrated his 700th SHC win on March 6, 2012.

Men's basketball garners eight SSAC awards

The 2011-12 Spring Hill College men's basketball team closed out the year with a 13-13 overall record and a 7-11 mark in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). The Badgers collected eight postseason awards as chosen by the head coaches of the conference's 14 member institutions.