ETBU Chair Retiring

MARSHALL – The long-time professor and the chair of the Department of Mathematics at East Texas Baptist University on Marshall in retiring. Dr. Steve Capehart has taught at the school for 16 years.

During a recent reception held for Capehart, ETBU President Dr. Dub Oliver said, “I think of the thousands of students who have been through your classes, who have benefited from your deep intellect, and who have gained also from your very deep wisdom. I am very grateful for that.”

ETBU Student Government Association President John Mark Francis read a resolution adopted by the student senate heralding Dr. Capehart’s influence on students. The professor is known very well on campus because of his ministry of encouragement to students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Capehart very often dressed up wearing a cape to deliver candy to classrooms and offices, as well as offer an encouraging word.

According to the school’s website, Dr. Capehart is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He received his Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas and his doctorate from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Capehart also taught math at the high school level. He spent 13 years teaching mathematics at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After retiring from the United States Air Force, he came to ETBU to teach mathematics.

Dr. Capehart plans to spend his time in retirement with his family. He and his wife, Betty Lue, enjoy traveling throughout the country. The Capehart’s have two sons and two granddaughters and are members of Woodlawn Baptist Church.