Summer 2008

New Scholarship Funds Honor Legendary Coaches Jim Carr and John Mutchner

Two scholarship funds, with the goal of raising $100,000 each, have been established to honor former basketball coaches Jim Carr and John Mutchner. Both scholarships were announced at the 100th season of basketball celebration in February.

The Jim Carr Memorial Scholarship was introduced by board member, alumnus, and former player Hal Brown. Carr, who died in December, coached baseball, basketball, cross country and intramurals from 1947 to 1974. He had a 114-151 record in 16 years as basketball coach and a 32-86 record in 16 seasons as baseball coach. He also coached Rose-Hulman’s first cross country All-American Dennis Dierckman.

Carr was cited a patient man who was a good coach in a tough environment.

Mutchner served 25 years at Rose- Hulman as athletics director and coach of the baseball, basketball, golf and tennis teams. His career total of 341 baseball victories ranks first on Rose-Hulman’s win list. He took several teams to the NCAA Division III tournament, and he was responsible for several unique traditions at Shook Fieldhouse, including the pre-game cannon, sire and “Give ‘Em Hell Rose” banner.

The John Mutchner Appreciation Scholarship was announced by alumnus and former player Tom Curry.

Donations for either the Jim Carr Memorial Scholarship or the John Mutchner Appreciation Scholarship will be accepted online at https://banner.rose-hulman.edu:4440/ajax/onlinegive-form.htm and designating either scholarship in the comment box. Donations may also be made by contacting Erica Altuve in the Office of Institutional Advancement at (812) 877-8159 or altuve@rose-hulman.edu.