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“Ma or Ding Dong” Bell joined the staff of SBU in 1950 and held several positions on campus during her 50-year tenure at SBU ... Born in Sedalia, Mo., she attended Central Business College in Sedalia and UMKC ... Has received many SBU honors and awards, including having the 1959 Mozarkian dedicated to her, being honored by “Ding Dong Day” in 1970, and receiving the Trustees Medallion in 1995 ... In 1987, the SBU trustees honored Bell with a special “trustees recognition dinner” ... Honored by SBU Athletics in 1984 with special award for years of service as Pep Club, cheerleading sponsor and ‘Mom’ to many SBU students ... After retiring in 2000, Bell continued to support SBU, attending athletic events and each year’s formal convocation ... According to former SBU President Pat Taylor, she displayed tremendous and unparalleled loyalty, service, dedication, enthusiasm, and support for SBU for 60 plus years ... Was a longtime member of FBC-Bolivar and other community and SBU organizations ... Passed away at age 90 in 2011.
Miss Ellen Bell was honored with a special award from the SBU Department of Athletics in 1984. Her plaque read:
In appreciation of 34 years of tireless service to Southwest Baptist University Pep Club and athletic programs.
Miss Ellen Bell
Miss Bell served as sponsor to the Pep Club, cheerleaders and "MOM" to many Southwest students during those years. Her famous popcorn and hearty laugh will always be remembered by those who found her concession stand. And so it is with love that we honor "DING DONG" on this seventh day of May 1984. God has truly blessed Southwest with her presence.
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