September 2007

Dr. Rondberg added to Sherman 'Gallery of Honor'

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic has recognized Terry A. Rondberg, DC, president of the World Chiropractic Alliance and publisher of The Chiropractic Journal, along with six other individuals, by inducting them into its prestigious Gallery of Honor.

The Gallery of Honor, housed in the Scallon Building on the college's 80‑acre campus in Spartanburg, SC, includes those special individuals who have demonstrated significant and long‑standing support for Sherman College and have contributed to the advancement of straight chiropractic. Each inductee is honored by the inclusion of their framed photograph and biography in the gallery.

In honoring Dr. Rondberg, many of his diverse accomplishments were cited, including his long‑time work as a chiropractic advocate and activist. In addition to his work with the WCA and TCJ, he was honored for founding the peer‑reviewed research journal the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, and authoring and publishing several highly acclaimed chiropractic books.

"I'm extremely proud to be among the staunch supporters of subluxation‑centered chiropractic on Sherman's Gallery of Honor," Rondberg stated. "Sherman college and its founder, my good friend Dr. Thom Gelardi, taught me what it means to be truly dedicated to a just cause, and to hold to one's principles without compromise."

The other individuals honored along with Rondberg included:

***  Jose Maria "Pacha" Galetto, co‑founder of the Argentine national professional organization dedicated to the development of vertebral subluxation‑centered chiropractic in Argentina.

***  William G. Garren, DC, who joined the faculty at Sherman following his graduation in 1977. He taught technique for 30 years, helping Sherman graduates hone and perfect their adjusting skills. Garren has touched many lives through the students he has taught who are now practicing chiropractic and through the specific chiropractic care given to his practice members during his years in private practice.

***  Jerry L. Hardee, Ed.D., DCH., the third president of Sherman College in 2001, who served in that capacity for four years. He was the first African‑American to become president of an accredited chiropractic college. He also served on Sherman's Board of Trustees from 1997‑2001. His contributions to Sherman have been extraordinary, particularly in helping diversify the college community and strengthening the college's role in the Spartanburg community.

***  David B. Koch, DC, the second president of Sherman College, serving from 1997 through 2000. Under his leadership, the college constructed the Theron and Selma Olsen Building, gained candidacy status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and enhanced technology on campus. Koch has lectured and written extensively on chiropractic philosophic themes and has been teaching philosophy to chiropractic students since 1981.

***  Philip McMaster, DC, who was involved in the establishment of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and has been instrumental in its development over the years as faculty member, administrator and trustee, becoming chairman of its Board of Trustees in 2003.

***  Robert M. Shaner, DC, in practice since 1980, who has touched many lives through his chiropractic practice, and countless others have been served by the students he has referred who are now practicing doctors of chiropractic. He has been a consistent and generous supporter of Sherman College, both financially and through student referrals.