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Liberal arts at work Transforming individual lives, the workplace and society Our readers in the Greater Detroit and Greater Grand Rapids areas may have already heard this theme which has been aired during National Public Radio programming in recent months.

“Liberal Arts at Work: Transforming Individual Lives, the Workplace and Society” captures much of what we are trying to accomplish through our Vision for Albion College’s future introduced at President Peter Mitchell’s inauguration last April. The theme reflects our belief in a dynamic education, grounded in the liberal arts and emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical experience and responsible citizenship.

Currently, our campus community is engaged in the intensive planning necessary to make our Vision a reality. We have been exploring ways to ensure that Albion students, now and into the future, will be prepared for leadership in a technology-driven society—that they will have the knowledge and the skills enabling them to develop innovative solutions to 21st-century problems. During the implementation process, we are giving specific shape to the Centers for Interdisciplinary Study, the Institutes and the

Foundations called for in the Vision. These programs will enrich the core curriculum and departmental majors by offering opportunities for indepth research, creative projects and “real-world” experiences, and by sponsoring visiting scholars.

We are also proposing a comprehensive first-year experience and senior capstone courses. Throughout our planning the emphasis has been on linking our students’ classroom and out-of-classroom learning into an integrated whole.

After intensive review by the campus community in the next few months, the full implementation plan will be submitted to the Board of Trustees in April 1999. Additionally, we will be actively seeking the $48-million necessary to fund the Vision. As you will see later in this issue, we have already received our first major gift for this purpose—a $1-million commitment from trustee William Stoffer, ’74.

The articles on the following pages demonstrate how an Albion education has played out in the lives of some of our alumni. Their stories suggest that liberal arts learning is “at work” not only during the college years but throughout our graduates’ lives. And they reveal that a liberal arts education is indeed a powerful force for change.

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Unleashing our creative potential aerial landscapes and ground formations and then “The overall experience was very rich for the students,” From our earliest days on the planet, we humans have combines and manipulates those images to convey explains Albion visual arts professor Frank Machek. been compelled to “put our ‘thinking mark’ on matericomplex ideas about how humans interact with their “I think it had a profound effect on them—the way they als,” observes artist Paul Stewart, ’53. It’s this ability to environment. He tries “to speak to our concept of the viewed the Mexican culture, and perhaps more imporgive visual form to our thoughts that first attracted space that we inhabit, how it has changed and continues tant, the new perspective they brought to their own Stewart to a career in art and has captivated him ever to change radically.” culture.” since.

His innovative thinking is reflected in his teaching as Stewart loved teaching undergraduates, and even at “When you’re working visually, ideas are made well. Trained in art history (he earned an M.A. in the U-M insisted on teaching a first-year drawing course. tangible,” he says. “The kinds of marks you’re making, field at U-M), Stewart has always believed his students Both at Albion and at U-M, he also offered an intensive the kinds of shapes you’re building . . . are a reflection drawing seminar, featuring individualized instruction of your attitude, your mood, things you’ve been thinking must understand the broader social and intellectual context for the visual arts, and he has designed numerthat encouraged the students to “find a way of working about. It’s almost totally involving.” ous firsthand experiences that demonstrate the relationthat was interesting . . . and exciting [to them].” The Stewart’s “total involvement” in art has led to a ship between the arts and society as a whole. While at seminar often took students to a new level of accomhighly successful career as a printmaker and as a Albion, he and a colleague in the Foreign Languages plishment and awareness, Stewart says, and deepened professor of visual arts, first at Albion (1959-1972) and their commitment to their art. later at the University of Michigan (1973-1998).

PHOTO COURTESY OF P. STEWART Throughout his teaching career, Stewart His distinctive landscape prints are now part of attempted to free his students “from normal permanent collections at the Metropolitan expectations of what art is supposed to be.” While Museum of Art in New York, the National they learned traditional printmaking processes, he Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, the Cleveland also expected them to be open to new technology Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Art and at and materials in the field and to new considermuseums in Italy, Norway and Japan. The ations of how printmaking could be combined recipient of numerous prizes in national and with other media. As a result, one of his recent international competitions, Stewart also has been students collaborated with the U-M Music School honored for exemplary teaching. At the Univeron a project that incorporated multimedia and sity of Michigan (U-M), he received a Distindance. Another student, with the help of a U-M guished Teaching Award in 1983, and he held the physicist, produced laser-generated, threeuniversity’s Catherine B. Heller Distinguished dimensional drawings inside blocks of clear Professorship in art from 1995 until his retirement plastic. “You really are free to explore yourself, last January. along with the work,” he maintains. “Art allows Stewart believes his success as a printmaker you to say things you couldn’t in any other stems from his constant desire to explore new medium.” directions in his art. “The way that I work . . . lets As a young man, Stewart’s desire for a fresh me make discoveries,” he says. Sometimes those perspective in art led him to Albion College. He discoveries happen in unexpected places. One had just completed two years of study at the such event during his days as a faculty member at Cleveland Institute of Art, but had grown Albion would change the direction of his artistic frustrated with the professional school’s emphasis career. He recalls he had set about installing a on technique over content. “I guessed that there fireplace in a house he was building for his young should be more to education than that.” He says family. As he worked his trowel across the fresh he was attracted to the “independent personaliconcrete, he became fascinated by the patterns ties” on Albion’s faculty—to individuals like and textures that appeared, and he suddenly Connie Fowler in visual arts, John Cheek in wondered if there was a way to capture those religious studies, and Walt Sprandel and Elkin same kinds of textures in his printmaking. That Isaac in physical education. They were “adventurdiscovery, he says, “was the best thing that ever ers,” Stewart recalls, both professionally and happened to me as an artist.” Back in the studio, personally, and introduced him to new ways of he adapted intaglio, one of the oldest forms of thinking and seeing the world. “The exposure to printmaking, to create the sculptural effects he ideas was very important for me,” he adds. “It sought. The technique was ideally suited to the wasn’t so much the information [they conveyed] images Stewart wanted to create, and this novel Though retired from teaching, Paul Stewart, ’53, remains active as . . . it was the way some of these professors could pairing of subject matter and process would an artist. He exhibited a selection of 20 prints and drawings at arrange ideas and see relationships between distinguish him as one of the nation’s innovative Albion’s Bobbitt Visual Arts Center this past fall (honoring his 40th concepts. Maybe that’s the best thing I got from printmakers. class reunion at Homecoming), and he is now preparing about 25 Albion.”

When the personal computer came on the In a sense, Stewart sees his teaching and his scene, Stewart was quick to see its applications in new works for a one-person show in spring 1999 at the Cary Gallery in Rochester. art as passing on a legacy, a desire to unleash the visual arts, and he pioneered the use of each individual’s creative potential. Inspired by computer graphics in the medium of printmaking.

Department developed a summer program in rural the independence and innovation he found among The computer, he says, lets him experiment easily with Mexico that would immerse the students in all aspects of Albion’s faculty, he has in turn encouraged those same form and color. Once he has fully worked out his ideas, traits in his own students. In doing so, he has shared new he then is ready to commit to creating a final piece using the local culture. While living with Mexican families in order to hone their language skills, the students worked ways to explore and to celebrate our humanity. traditional (and considerably more laborious) each morning with village artisans to learn traditional printmaking techniques. In his current work, he begins methods in ceramics, weaving and other crafts.

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Seizing the moment Skillful marketing, hard work and just plain moxie have before bid on a project of this size. Working almost non- original home in Sterling, VA, to Sacramento, CA, and allowed Cindy Larkin Kazee, ’88, to parlay a $25,000 stop for three weeks, Kazee assembled a three-inch thick expanded her workforce sixfold. Within a month of proposal, outlining how UNDC would manage the investment in a start-up company into a thriving landing the Pacific Bell contract, UNDC was up and enterprise that grossed over $18-million last year. project. Competing against more than 50 other vendors, running in its new headquarters. The increased business Kazee’s Universal Network Development Corp.

UNDC, along with one other company, was awarded the meant Kazee was putting in 10-hour days, often seven (UNDC) in just 10 years has grown from a regional firm two-year contract. It would mean her company would days a week. gross more than $15-million in each of the next two with under 20 employees to a national company with a She is assisted in her venture by her husband, Dennis staff of nearly 200 providing engineering and other years.

Kazee, a telecommunications transmission engineer. As “Pacific Bell felt we had something that other technical services to such telecommunications giants as CEO, she handles most of the management and marketPacific Bell, Bell Atlantic, Ameritech, Lucent Technolo- companies couldn’t [provide],” Kazee explains. ing; he oversees technical operations including monitorUNDC’s financial strength and the high quality of its gies and Sprint. ing the systems they use for computer-aided design. And employees were the top factors in the decision, she says. they’ve recently added another Kazee to the UNDC During most of this time, UNDC has worked in the Once they had won the contract, fulfilling it was shadows of its big clients . . . but now that has changed. “staff”: their one-year-old son, Zachary, comes to the another matter. Kazee moved the company from its In October 1998, the company was named one of the office twice a week with his parents. nation’s fastest growing private companies by Kazee says her liberal arts education has been R. PENCH (SACRAMENTO BEE) PHOTO Inc. magazine. With this recognition in the Inc. indispensable to her leadership in a highly 500 UNDC joins such previous honorees as technical field. Technical know-how isn’t enough Microsoft, Timberland, Domino’s Pizza and to win the major contracts.

Patagonia.

“I look back on my education as being a key “It made me proud of all the work that I’ve in my ability to succeed in the job I do today. I done,” Kazee says, “as well as the people who . . . think the liberal arts education is really important have helped grow the company to this point.” for creating a well-rounded experience. If I had When she graduated from Albion with majors gone to a college and simply studied business I in English and speech communication, Kazee might not have learned some of the communicasays she had no idea where she would be living, tion skills that I learned at Albion. . . . Some of much less what field she might be entering. She the comments I’ve received on our proposals are headed to Virginia and took a job with OSP how well-written they are and how well they Consultants, Inc., a small but growing telecomcommunicate the goals of our business. That’s munications firm. Within six months, she and been really important in making UNDC [distinct] OSP purchased UNDC from its founding owners, from its competitors.” and Kazee at age 22 became its primary owner She says she also learned to juggle many and president. With no business or technical different responsibilities while she was an Albion experience to back her up, she admits buying the student. Balancing her studies, work at the company was a leap of faith.

Department of Campus Safety, playing in the “It was a major financial commitment [for orchestra and volunteering in the community was me],” she says. “The company had to succeed.” great preparation for handling the multiple roles And the future was uncertain: during her first five she fills today. And her term as president of the years of operation, “I was just barely making my Student Senate taught her leadership and negotiaoverhead,” she notes. tion skills that she uses daily in her job.

By the mid-1990s, however, downsizing in the The Pacific Bell contract behind her, Kazee is telecommunications industry, coupled with the now exploring where to take her company next. rapidly growing demand for Internet access and Flexibility and a willingness to take risks are high-speed data transmissions via telephone lines, essential, she maintains. had created an ideal market for the kind of “Once I’ve tasted the success I’m not willing contract services Kazee could provide. to go back to being a small company. I like the “Our growth really took off exponentially in energy associated with being a large and fast1995,” she says. UNDC landed major clients in moving company. It’s just a matter of finding Texas and New England, and soon after was new places to market our business.” asked to bid on a multimillion-dollar contract Cindy Larkin Kazee, ’88, is owner and president of Universal with Pacific Bell. Kazee previously had fulfilled Network Development Corp. (UNDC), named this fall to the Inc. 500, smaller contracts for Pacific Bell, but had never the magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Located in Sacramento, CA, UNDC placed 194th in the annual ranking.

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Blending ‘knowledge and imagination’ Today some 350,000 Americans suffer from the be prevented. In the future, she hopes to test her theories very artistically and dramatically about how cells were organized. That piqued my curiosity.” Chemistry debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). While in animal studies. professors Paul Carnell and Paul Cook encouraged major advances have been made in recent years in the Benjamins’ work and that of many of her colleagues Benjamins to spend a summer at a Michigan State treatment of MS, little is known about what causes the in the Department of Neurology and other departments disease, and current treatments can only slow its course. have made Wayne State’s School of Medicine one of the University lab studying galactosemia, a disease that affects nervous system development, and to conduct an The quest continues for prevention and/or a cure. nation’s foremost centers for research on MS and other independent study at Albion on the chemistry of Enter Joyce Livak Benjamins, ’63. A professor of neurological diseases. Benjamins, who also serves as membranes. These opportunities convinced her to neurology at Wayne State University School of Mediassociate chair for research in neurology, was recogcine, Benjamins has, for the past 23 years, explored the nized recently as one of five university faculty who have pursue a career in research.

She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University mechanisms regulating the formation and maintenance received national grants continuously for over 20 years. of Michigan in 1967 just at the time “when neuroscience of myelin, the membrane that covers nerve cell proThe recipient of a Javits Neuroscience Investigator was coming into its own as a discipline.” She went on to cesses and increases the speed at which messages flow Award from 1987 to 1994, she has regularly held grants conduct research and teach neurochemistry at the Johns along nerve pathways. In diseases such as multiple from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Hopkins University School of Medicine and at the sclerosis, the myelin membrane breaks down in adultNational Institutes of Health.

University of North Carolina School hood, leading to a loss of normal B. ROSS PHOTO of Medicine before joining Wayne function and movement. Much of State in 1975.

Benjamins’ research has been While most of her time these days directed toward studying ways to is devoted to directing her research enhance the creation of myelin when lab, working with new faculty and development is impaired or when postdoctoral fellows, and administerdisease destroys the original meming departmental research, she has brane. volunteered for the past few years as In infants, Benjamins points out, an Externship mentor for Albion the cells create the myelin membrane undergraduates interested in careers extremely rapidly to support the in scientific research or medical maturing nervous system. practice. Together with her husband, “We’re very interested in how a David Benjamins, M.D., ’62, a cell can turn on its machinery to do pediatric neurologist, last summer this,” she says. “If we understand she hosted Albion students Frank how it happens in [early] developBroccolo and Joslyn Brunelle for a ment, we would hope to get some one-week introduction to research on information about how cells might do a broad range of medical issues. this in the adult after damage “They got a sense of what occurs.” research labs do, what the atmoBenjamins has been a pioneer in sphere is like . . .,” Benjamins says. this area of neuroscience, and she “They were exposed to people who remains at the leading edge of were enthusiastic about scientific research, regularly publishing articles ideas.” in national journals and presenting Benjamins says she still draws on papers at national and international many of her Albion experiences in conferences. Her early work dealt her work today. From English with how glial cells, specialized cells professor John Hart she gained “an within the nervous system, manufacappreciation for literature, for the ture the basic building blocks of the intellectual life, for humor”—not to myelin membrane.

Joyce Livak Benjamins, ’63, has devoted much of her career to research that may eventually mention the importance of clear, “The first group of observations reveal what causes multiple sclerosis and lead to more effective treatments for this disabling disciplined writing. “I had not we made,” she says, “showed that the disease. Benjamins, who is associate chair for research in the Department of Neurology at realized when I entered science how components of the myelin membrane Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, held a national Javits Neuroscience Investigator much of my time would be spent traveled through the [originating] cell Award from 1987 to 1994 and has received international recognition for her work. writing,” she reflects, noting that via different routes.” This work led to some part of every day is now given a new understanding of how myelin over to preparing and editing journal was created and offered clues as to articles and grant proposals. In biologist Clara Dixon, how this process might be regulated.

Research taps her “knowledge and imagination” in she found “someone who really cared about the students More recently, Benjamins has been looking at the ways that no other activity ever has, Benjamins says. It and took the time to be a friend,” a model she has role calcium may play in damaging glial cells and thus remains fresh and exciting for her because “you use the inhibiting the formation of myelin. knowledge you have, to find new information—to get at emulated in her own relationships with students.

Finally, Benjamins says, her undergraduate educa“We showed that a signal on the outside of the cell things no one has understood before.” tion cultivated a lifelong commitment to the pursuit of could . . . trigger the entry of calcium into the cell,” she Her research interests actually date back to the early excellence. “[At Albion] there was a sense . . . you continues. “The entry of calcium into the cell was able 1960s and her science studies at Albion, Benjamins should do it right, that there was no substitute for doing to alter the organization of the myelin membrane. . . . says. At a time when the field of cell biology was something in the best way possible.”

This was a model of how injury might occur in diseases, rapidly expanding, Albion biologist Pearl Chen “talked such as multiple sclerosis.” If the entry of calcium can be blocked, she believes, then damage to the cell could

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Forging new Albion connections Gift will endow lecture series for campus and community Stoffer says the gift was prompted by his involvement “In my years at Albion from 1970 to 1974, we had some tremendous speakers on campus, and I had the benefit to as a trustee representative on the Vision Committee.

“I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the College meet some of my heroes like Eric Severeid, Buckminster Fuller, Betty Friedan and Ralph Nader,” says trustee Bill Visioning process from the beginning,” Stoffer explains.

Stoffer, ’74. “My sense was how lucky I was to be at a “In that process, we have explored the role of a liberal arts education and what it small college, in the town I means in today’s society grew up in, and yet have access to people who were and in the 21st century.

There have been some on the evening news . . . or “It is my hope that this gift tremendous ideas . . . and on the world stage. It had a great enthusiasm. The profound effect on me.” will shape students’ lives interdisciplinary nature of To ensure that such the Vision really seems to experiences will be availfor the better, be striking a chord. This able for current and future lecture series . . . seems generations of students, that it will make a difference Stoffer, an Albion area tailor-made for that process.” industrialist, recently made a in how they interact and will make The Stoffer Lecture $1-million commitment to Series will bring nationally Albion College for the their Albion experience establishment of the and internationally known William K. Stoffer Endowed authorities to campus under that much richer.” the auspices of the Lecture Series. The pledge College’s existing Gerald R. is the first major gift in support of “The Albion Connection,” the College’s Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service, Carl A. Vision for the future, announced last April during the Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management, and Honors Institute, as well as its new inauguration of President Peter T. Mitchell, ’67. The income from the endowment will support the lecture Institute for Environmental Studies. The series will series in perpetuity. supplement current programs including the Albion Performing Artist and Lecture Series.

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William Stoffer is CEO of Albion Machine & Tool Co., which supplies tooling for national and international manufacturers. He is deeply involved in regional economic development efforts and currently serves as board chair for the Albion Economic Development Corp. and Trillium Hospital. He was a steering committee member for the recently concluded Albion Campaign for the Generations and serves as the trustee liaison to the College’s Alumni Association Board of Directors.

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Trustee Bill Stoffer’s recent $1-million 0 0 commitment for an endowed lecture 40% 2 series has become the basis for a threeyear program to increase alumni participation in annual giving. A 1974 alumnus, Stoffer has challenged his fellow alumni to raise the alumni giving percentage to 48 percent by 2001. During the 1997-98 fiscal year, the giving percentage stood FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING at 36.5 percent. An all-time high JUNE 30 IN THE YEAR INDICATED of 39.5 percent was reached in 1996-97, the final full year of the Albion Campaign for the Generations.

Receipt of the Stoffer gift is contingent on achieving the 48 percent participation goal.

“It’s something we can do. We saw a tremendous jump during the recent capital campaign—we know it’s possible,” Stoffer says. “We just have to get the word out. . . . It will benefit the College greatly . . . [and should] increase the number of givers over a long period of time. This is an opportunity for many alumni to remember where it all began, where they got the basis for their career.”

A 48 percent alumni giving rate would place Albion in the top spot for alumni participation in the state of Michigan. Current leaders are Kalamazoo, Hope and Alma. Increased alumni participation would also help boost Albion’s standing in the U.S. News and World Report college rankings which factor in alumni support.

“I’ve always been inclined to give,” Stoffer concludes. “I was raised that way. My parents and grandparents said you should give back to your community and to those things that enriched your life. I’ve tried to continue that tradition.”

A lifelong resident of the Albion area, Stoffer also believes the series will strengthen the College’s ties with the Greater Albion community. Local residents will be welcome at the lectures, which will be offered free of charge.

“The lecture series will help us all maintain close contact with the issues that shape our community and the world around us. The speakers and the issues will also attract a wide audience, bringing new visitors to the area who will discover what a wonderful place Albion is to live and learn.”

When he made the commitment, Stoffer stipulated that it be used as a challenge grant to increase alumni participation in annual giving over the next three years.

(See related story on this page.) Receipt of the Stoffer gift is contingent on reaching a 48 percent alumni participation rate by 2001. In addition, he hopes his gift will inspire others connected to the College to invest in the Vision.

Trustee Bill Stoffer met with student callers for the Annual Fund fall phonathon to explain his recent challenge gift. The $1-million commitment for an endowed lecture series is contingent on increasing alumni participation in annual giving to 48 percent over the next three years. The Stoffer Challenge helped make the fall calling campaign the most successful in Albion College history.

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A new accord Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, ’80, touches the lives of Jews and non-Jews alike

by Sarah Briggs The huge windows of the synagogue look out on a grove of trees resplendent in the morning sunlight. The modern architecture and the stunning view suggest something different is happening here—and indeed it is. Set off on a quiet side street in the Detroit suburb of Troy, the new home of Congregation Shir Tikvah offers a refuge from the bustling city around it. And, notes Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, ’80, it is meant to be a spiritual shelter as well, open to those who may not feel welcome elsewhere.

“The small synagogue in the woods is a reflection of who we are as a congregation,” Sleutelberg explains.

The smallest Reform Jewish congregation in the Detroit metropolitan area, Shir Tikvah was founded in 1983 and from the beginning has served a highly diverse population. “[This congregation] is warm and welcoming . . . inclusive,” Sleutelberg says. “People who come in the door for the first time really feel overwhelmed by the welcome.”

That spirit has led to impressive growth since the congregation was founded in 1983. Beginning with only a handful of members, Shir Tikvah has expanded today to include 85 families from all over the Detroit area.

Among those are many interfaith couples, a rarity among most Jewish congregations.

“One of the challenges of our day is interfaith marriage,” Sleutelberg notes.

“The Jewish community has been very slow to respond. Many [of these couples] have experienced alienation, rejection.

We were determined to make a home where interfaith couples could feel comfortable.”

The congregation has also been active “building bridges” between the suburbs and the inner city, between whites and African-Americans, and among Jews, Christians and Muslims. For the past nine years, members of Shir Tikvah and of Plymouth United Church of Christ, a predominantly African-American church in downtown Detroit, have been participating in sermon exchanges and choir exchanges, as well as in joint book clubs, socials, classes and youth group activities. Sleutelberg especially remembers the Passover seder that the Plymouth church’s pastor designed for his congregation, using African-American slavery themes “to connect with the

Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg, ’80, spiritual leader of Congregation Shir Tikvah, has developed worship exchanges with Christian and Islamic communities in the Detroit area.

Campus perspectives on Judaism Editor’s note: The following articles depict the diverse experiences of Jewish faculty and students on Albion’s campus. They suggest that developing an openness to and respect for all faiths requires constant education, reflection and commitment. They also reveal the affirming results of such efforts.

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by Greg Saltzman When I joined the Albion faculty in 1986, I was a stranger in a strange land. Albion College had few Jewish faculty, staff or students, and the Jews who had come to Albion tended to be already assimilated into the predominantly Christian mainstream. For my part, I had certainly had many Christian friends and colleagues and was familiar with Christianity before I came to Albion. Still, I was accustomed to campuses with substantial numbers of Jews: probably half of the professors who taught me at MIT and the University of Wisconsin were Jewish, as were many of my colleagues when I was on the faculty at Ohio State University and Brandeis University and many of my fellow students at the London School of Economics.

I found out during the job application process that Albion was a church-affiliated college, but I did not at first realize what that meant. There were a number of small surprises for me, such as Christian prayers at graduation ceremonies. A bigger surprise for me was my own role reversal. At Brandeis, some of my Jewish colleagues kept strictly kosher, would not answer the telephone or drive on the Sabbath, and were fluent in Hebrew. I seemed by comparison to be quite assimilated. At Albion, however, few of the Jewish students have been bar or bat mitzvahed, and one of my former faculty colleagues (a Jew who had cheerfully come to my house for a regular dinner) declined my invitation to a Passover seder because he did not want to celebrate a Jewish holiday. Here, I seem by comparison to be a rebbe (rabbi).

My presence at Albion College may also have given some Christians here a different perspective. For example, a faculty colleague said he believed Albion was just as difficult an environment for a devout Christian as it was for a devout Jew. I then noted that Albion, like much of American society, was set up to accommodate the needs of religious Christians, with a break at Christmas and no classes or exams on Easter or the Christian Sabbath. In contrast, Jews who wish to avoid exams on their Sabbath or who wish to observe their major religious holidays must ask permission—in a setting where such requests are not accepted as routine. This contrast between automatic accommodation and the need to ask permission was not something my colleague had considered before.

One unfortunate consequence of Albion’s tradition as a church-related school has been that the environment here has not always been supportive or welcoming for Jews. Six years ago, for example, the faculty debated a motion stating that Albion sought people “from various racial, class, ethnic and geographic backgrounds.” I raised the need to amend that motion by adding “religious” to the categories in the list. One Christian faculty member then made the amendment I wanted, and another Christian faculty member stated that the amendment was needed because Jewish and Islamic students did not feel welcome at Albion College. Nevertheless, the majority of my faculty colleagues still voted to reject the amendment, so, at least on paper, we did not welcome persons from various religious backgrounds.

Fortunately, the situation at Albion has begun to change significantly for the better, in part because of the leadership shown by President Peter Mitchell in addressing concerns of Jews at Albion. When President Mitchell was alerted to a decision (made before he took office as president) to schedule Albion’s 1997 Homecoming on Yom Kippur, he promptly convened a meeting, one of the first meetings of his Albion presidency, to discuss ways to improve the climate for Jews at Albion College. As one who attended the meeting, I was very favorably impressed by President Mitchell’s genuine concern that all members of the Albion community be treated with dignity and respect, whatever their background. I was also favorably impressed that his talk was followed by action.

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The Golden Rule, Leviticus 19:18.

Israelites’ slavery experience in Egypt.” Congregation Shir Tikvah has also shared worship experiences with the Islamic Center of Rochester Hills.

Sleutelberg says such exchanges aren’t unique in the Detroit area, “but they’re not the norm.” That they are happening at Shir Tikvah is a reflection both of the congregation’s openness as well as Sleutelberg’s leadership. It’s a chemistry that works. “[Leading this congregration] has been a combination of extraordinary challenge and warm personal friendship,” Sleutelberg says. “We’ve grown together, and I’ve learned so much in the last 10 years. They’ve been my teachers every bit as much as I’ve been theirs.”

Sleutelberg first joined Shir Tikvah as a part-time rabbi back in 1988 when the congregation was still using a church sanctuary for weekly worship services. By 1990 the congregation had grown to the point where it could support a full-time rabbi, and in the mid-1990s planning began for construction of a synagogue. The new building was completed this past spring. “[Building the synagogue] was a very ambitious undertaking,” notes Joe Katz, who served as the congregation’s president during the construction.

“Arnie’s leadership was an inspiration. Also, he represented us to the larger Jewish community and the larger Detroit community in such a way that we were

able to enlist an unprecedented amount of outside support.”

Growing up in the small southern Michigan town of Hudson, Arnie Sleutelberg never set out to become a rabbi. In fact when he came to Albion College, he joined the Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management and the Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service, intent on pursuing a career in business or the law. However, while working in Albion’s Admissions Office following graduation, he decided that what he loved most were teaching, counseling and public speaking. What’s more, he wanted to pursue those activities within the context of his Jewish faith. So he entered Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and was ordained as a rabbi in 1988. To date, he is the only Albion graduate to have become a rabbi.

“I didn’t realize [at the time] that I was in rabbinic training at Albion,” Sleutelberg reflects, but he says living in a predominantly Christian community actually brought his Jewish identity into clearer focus. He became a spokesperson for the Jewish students on campus and was often called on to talk to campus groups about Judaism and its practices. He helped found the Jewish Student Fellowship and served as its president.

His prominent role could be a mixed blessing, he discovered.

“Hardly a day went by when someone didn’t make mention of the fact that I was Jewish,” he recalls.

He never regretted choosing Albion, however, and dove into many other campus organizations, including the marching and symphonic bands, Student Senate, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and community service groups. He was president of Mortar Board, a leadership and service honorary, and received a Lomas Project 250 Award.

“I loved my Albion experience,” he says. “It was definitely the right place for me.”

Sleutelberg applauds recent initiatives at Albion including the appointment of Rabbi David Lyon to work with the Jewish students on campus and to educate the entire community about Jewish traditions.

“The major lesson that we need to learn is the blessing of diversity,” he concludes. “There is so much wisdom in the world. To open ourselves up to other people—to find the gold mine of possibilities through diversity is what life ought to be about.”

One of the president’s initiatives in fall 1997 was to hire Rabbi David Lyon of East Lansing to work part-time at Albion College. Rabbi Lyon comes to Albion twice a month to conduct non-credit Jewish Enrichment Seminars, which have drawn participants not only from the College but from the broader community, too. Later that semester, Rabbi Lyon unexpectedly was called upon to lead a memorial service for Roy Klein, director of Albion’s Gerstacker Institute for Professional Management, who had died of a heart attack. As Rabbi Lyon said kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning) before a large crowd of faculty, staff, students and alumni in the Kellogg Center, it seemed to me that Albion College had passed a milestone in becoming a more open institution.

My hope, and my confident expectation, is that the Vision for the future will transform Albion College in multiple ways, including that Jews—and Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists— who come to Albion College in the future will not feel that they are strangers in a strange land. Rather, they will feel that they are at home.

Experiencing the texture of Jewish life and learning

“Jewish students and faculty at Albion have expressed to me that there is an interest in learning more about Judaism,” notes Lyon, “how it relates to their own life, and how it relates to the larger community into which all students will eventually go when they graduate. Diversity of religion and culture on campus is a better reflection of the real world students will encounter. I hope to represent modern Jewish life to those who are Jewish, and who are far from their own rabbi, and to those who are interested in learning about Judaism.”

Lyon’s programs are a blend of scriptural study and lively discussion. He frequently attempts to draw out his listeners, and he thoughtfully responds to their questions. The seminars also touch on Jewish customs and religious celebrations that have grown out of scripture. “The subjects we have studied together seem to satisfy a hunger for Jewish learning,” he says.

“Conversion is not my purpose—my hope is to educate so that ignorance of Judaism can be replaced by knowledge of and respect for Judaism.”

His involvement helps address a larger need at Albion as well.

“Symbolically, my presence on campus is one more way Dr. Mitchell fulfills his campaign to diversify the campus,” Lyon says. It contributes to “an atmosphere where learning based on inquiry, research, encounter and debate can take place.”

Greg Saltzman is a professor of economics and management at Albion.

Albion College, historically related to the United Methodist Church and with a strong church presence on its Board of Trustees, has witnessed a significant growth over the past 20 years of students who have come from Roman Catholic, Jewish, Islamic and Hindu traditions. Recognizing the diverse faith traditions now represented on its campus, Albion is currently examining ways it can build a community responsive to all students’ spiritual needs. (See related article on the College chaplaincy in the “Around Campus” section.)

As one step in this process, last year President Peter Mitchell appointed Rabbi David Lyon to help educate the entire campus community about Judaism and to provide spiritual guidance for Jewish students, faculty and staff. Over the course of the past year, Lyon has offered twice-monthly Jewish Enrichment Seminars on topics such as “What Does Judaism Know About God?”, “Good and Evil: Where Does It All Come From?” and “Issues Facing Contemporary Judaism,” as well as sessions focused on traditional Jewish holidays, such as Passover and Chanukah. The seminars have attracted students, faculty and area residents from as far away as Battle Creek.

Arnie Sleutelberg serves on the executive board of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and is a member of the Michigan Board of Rabbis and the Michigan Jewish AIDS Coalition board.

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College a model for ‘Racial Legacies and Learning’ program

by Jake Weber and Jim Klapthor Diversity in higher education is a hot topic at many institutions nationwide—witness the University of Michigan’s legal battles over admissions policies and Ivy League controversies over hate-speech. In an effort to address those and other race-related issues prevalent in higher education today, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) launched “Racial Legacies and Learning: An American Dialogue,” and asked Albion College to work as one of 40 lead institutions in modeling ways to promote constructive discussion of race on campus and in surrounding communities.

Albion’s efforts this past fall, in combination with Olivet College and Kellogg Community College, will be featured as part of a documentary AAC&U is producing entitled “How to Talk About Race.” Leonard Berkey, associate professor of sociology at Albion College, and L.J. McKeown, director of public safety for the city of Albion, will represent the Calhoun County coalition at AAC&U’s national convention in late January, where Albion’s program will be under discussion, along with those from Yale University and Arizona State University.

The diverse population of the city of Albion and the continual efforts by the College to increase the diversity within the student body, faculty and staff made Albion a perfect fit for the program, believes Kenneth Henry, associate director for leadership and service, who coordinated Albion’s part of the program. Henry and his wife, Deana, are codirectors of the College’s Sleight Leadership Program and have done community development as well as qualitative research on community issues in many areas of the U.S., Canada and the Marshall Islands. The Henrys had already been working with students and local citizens on an interview-based assessment of Albion town-gown relations, and Kenneth’s involvement with the AAC&U program was a natural next step.

He coordinated new ideas with some existing Albion College programs to focus on the AAC&U program objectives. Among the recent activities: ■ Videotaped interviews with area residents were done by various College staff members during Albion’s Festival of the Forks, and the results were analyzed with the assistance of

College chaplain’s role under study During the 1998-99 academic year, the College is reassessing the role of the College chaplain to ensure that the spiritual needs of all students are being met. Under the leadership of President Peter Mitchell and the Student Affairs Division, and with the help of acting chaplain Gerald Parker, Albion will be redefining the chaplaincy and conducting the search to fill that position permanently beginning in fall 1999.

Among the chaplain’s responsibilities will be: pastoral counseling and crisis intervention,

students.

■ An AAC&U-sponsored national panel discussion on diversity was viewed by local community leaders via satellite feed, with Berkey and Harry Bonner, director of the county’s Minority Program Services, responding to media on its impact.

■ The College’s Common Reading Experience this year focused on Alex Kotlowitz’s The Other Side of the River, a book examining race relations between the Michigan cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. The Common Reading Experience brought together the entire campus, many community members and the author, in both public and private arenas, to discuss the book and its implications for Albion. Kotlowitz’s address was taped and rebroadcast on local cable-access television.

■ The College’s Host Family Program, coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, links students of color with Albion families. The program offers the students a home-away-from-home during their time at college, while teaching the families and the students to respect and appreciate their differences.

While community opinions on racial issues were far from unanimous, Henry found that many of those interviewed believe that Albion is “farther along” or at least “still improving” in understanding and embracing people of different races than elsewhere in America.

Along with helping the community come to grips with important concerns, Henry sees the program as enriching student understanding as well. “The students have been very helpful and excited about doing the research we’ve done, as far as finding out how the College and community can work together in beginning to address racial issues,” he says.

“One student told me she would like to use this type of [qualitative research] method in her thesis work. Another student talked about how much she learned about the community in doing the interviewing, and how she saw the different perspectives . . . reinforced when she looked at the interview data.”

Henry is quick to note that race and ethnicity are addressed frequently in course work and academic research projects at Albion. However, he says, “This [AAC&U project] was one way for students to encounter social issues [firsthand] and find a way to . . . look at the different perspectives around the issues.”

preaching and conducting of weekly worship services, advising religious fellowship organizations and service projects, and working as a liaison with Albion area churches and with the United Methodist Church’s annual conferences. The chaplain might also serve as an adjunct faculty member or a guest lecturer for co-curricular programs.

The search for candidates will begin later this academic year.

For further information about the chaplaincy position, please contact: Sally Walker, vice president for student affairs, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; e-mail: swalker@albion.edu.

Water analysis projects like this one conducted by sophomore Sarah Burpee will be among the many environmental science activities fostered under a grant Albion College has received from the Culpeper Foundation. The $150,000 grant will assist faculty in designing course work on environmental topics and will support equipment purchases, field trips and research. Burpee was testing Kalamazoo River water for contaminants as part of a Chemical Analysis class last fall.

Grant advances environmental studies Albion College’s new Institute for Environmental Studies received a significant boost recently with the announcement of a $150,000 grant from the Charles E. Culpeper Foundation. The grant “will give a real jump start to the program,” according to Beth Lincoln, associate dean of the faculty and co-author of the grant proposal.

A majority of the funding, says Lincoln, will go toward faculty development—helping faculty from several departments to research, develop and then teach their peers ways to incorporate environmental studies into various disciplines. The funds will also support faculty in designing courses for the institute, as well as provide for equipment, student field trips and research. Douglas White, adjunct professor of biology since 1994, will administer the Culpeper grant.

Once in operation, the Institute for Environmental Studies will oversee the

College’s concentrations in environmental studies and environmental sciences, involve students in environmental projects and encourage a campus-wide awareness of environmental issues. While anchored in the sciences, the institute will bring in diverse perspectives, including historical, political and philosophical concerns.

Charles Emory Culpeper, one of the pioneers in the bottling and marketing of Coca-Cola, provided for a foundation “for the betterment of humanity,” upon his death, in 1940. Based in Stamford, CT, the Culpeper Foundation today supports programs in health, education, arts and culture, and administration of justice, with awards totaling more than $7million each year. The foundation’s 1998 annual report will include a feature on the grant’s impact on the teaching of environmental studies at Albion. —J. Weber

Stellmans give new telescope

“The Celestron is on the central campus, where it can be used by students more easily than if it were at a remote site,” says John Williams, professor of physics at Albion.

Used in combination with the CCD camera, the Celestron will allow astronomy students to take photographs and process images “the same as is done on images . . . returned by spacecraft.” The Celestron’s larger light grasp and computerized compass will help students with many levels of activities, from viewing nebulae and star clusters to tracking the movement of astral bodies and analyzing the ages and compositions of stars.

Alumni Marvin, ’40, and Veronica Ransom Vann, ’41, presented the College with the CCD camera and hydrogen alpha solar filter.

“The filter gives Albion a new vista for observing the sun. It’s a beautiful star,” says Vann, a retired astronomer who has built telescopes for observatories worldwide. The solar filter permits detailed observation of the sun’s surface, sunspots, flares and prominence, and when linked with the CCD camera, has the capability of displaying the filtered images in real time on a television monitor.

by Jake Weber Albion College students have plenty of reasons to keep their eyes on the skies, thanks to gifts of a telescope, a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera and a hydrogen alpha solar filter. These gifts were on display at the dedication of the Stellman Observatory, held in October at the observatory, located atop Palenske Hall. They add to the equipment available in the College Observatory on the quadrangle.

The new 14-inch reflecting Celestron telescope, plus funds used to construct the observatory, are the gifts of William and Lois Stellman of Pinehurst, NC. For several years, the Stellmans were neighbors of Albion College President Emeritus Bernard Lomas and his wife Barbara, who also contributed funds for the observatory.

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by Jake Weber Albion dining and hospitality director Steve Schnorr these days feels a bit like “the old woman who lived in the shoe.” While the College undertakes a complete makeover of Baldwin Hall, he will continue to serve 2,000 student meals every day, in half the normal dining space. “Let’s just say I’m going to have gray hair at the end of this,” says Schnorr.

Phase I of the $6-million renovation of Baldwin Hall started in December, as the Dining and Hospitality Services Office moved from the north end of the first floor to the south end of the second floor. Reconstruction has now begun in earnest, with the installation of a long-awaited passenger elevator and barrier-free access to the building from Hannah Street.

At the close of the spring semester, work will begin on the expansion of Lower Baldwin Dining Room, where all meals will be served during the 1999-2000 academic year. Walls that separated the old Taylor lounge from the dining area will be removed, increasing Lower Baldwin seating to 350, from its present capacity of 285.

The expanded seating will guarantee accommodation of diners, but also stretches to the limit Dining Services’ ability to prepare and serve food in a timely fashion, particularly during the busy noon hour. College administrators will be implementing class schedule changes to spread out the dining hall traffic during the lunch period.

Phase II, scheduled for the 1999-2000 academic year, encompasses the renovation of Upper Baldwin Dining Room. Plans call for expansion of the main-floor lobby, including direct entrance from the now-unused west doors. A window-glass wall will be installed between the lobby and the dining area, allowing diners and passersby to see across the entire floor. Handicapped-accessible restrooms will also be added to all three floors of the building. Dining service will resume in Upper Baldwin in summer 2000.

Finally, Lower Baldwin will be shut down and further renovated as part of Phase III during summer 2000. Along with electrical and plumbing improvements in the kitchen, the serving areas will be reconfigured to improve traffic and increase options for student dining. “We’ll have specialty bars . . . plus the traditional lines,” explains Schnorr. “[The dining area] will have more of a marketplace feel.”

Other infrastructure improvements include complete re-wiring of the building, increased fire suppression measures and upgrades of the heating and air-conditioning systems.

To ensure that the tight deadlines for the project will be met, Kenneth Kolmodin, director of facilities operations, is coordinating a team approach for the various contractors who will work on the building. “Everyone has been aware from the beginning of the necessity to balance completion of the work with continuing uninterrupted service to students,” he says. “But to do this successfully will require the cooperation of the entire campus community.”

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Lower Baldwin Dining Room Beginning in summer 1999, Lower Baldwin Dining Room will be expanded to include the former Taylor Lounge. While Upper Baldwin Dining Room is being renovated in 19992000, all students will be served in Lower Baldwin. During summer 2000, Lower Baldwin will be further renovated to create new seating patterns and new, flexible serving areas.

Crickets, anyone?

by Paul Overeiner Reprinted with permission from The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, Dec. 3, 1998.

Jennifer Simmons spooned some fat, juicy waxworms on a cracker, popped the whole thing in her mouth, and didn’t bat an eye.

It helped that the worms—which look like maggots on steroids—had been sauteed with garlic and cilantro.

Well, maybe.

Simmons is an Albion College senior; the banquet she was a guest at was served up by biology professor Gwen Pearson.

It was the kind of meal where a napkin might better serve as a blindfold. The rest of the menu included mealworm paté over rice with a spicy Thai sauce and bread made with honey and ground-up crickets.

You see, Pearson teaches an invertebrate biology course. The meal is just another way of helping her students, ah, digest how animals without backbones fit into world culture.

“This is the time of year when we celebrate how much we have,” Pearson said.

“We have a lot. Not everybody does.”

One-quarter of the world’s population regularly includes insects in their diet, both out of necessity and for cultural reasons, Pearson said.

“There has been a long history of insect eating,” she said.

And, Pearson insists, bugs are really good for you. They have seven times more protein than beef or chicken and no cholesterol, although cooking them in butter would seem to invalidate that advantage.

Simmons downed five helpings of the waxworms without hesitation. “It’s a little like a soft popcorn kernel, if you know what I mean,” she said. “I had a hard time with the bread though because you can actually see parts of the crickets.”

Pearson ground them by hand this year, and the blend was a bit coarse. “I used to do it in my blender. But then I’d be pulling legs out of it for weeks,” she said.

[Junior] Nick Whitney skipped the mealworms—too spicy for his tastes. And he said the waxworms didn’t seem to have any specific taste at all.

“Sort of like a vitamin supplement with legs,” he quipped. “No taste, just instant nutrition.”

The students in Trisha Franzen’s first-year seminar, “Women’s Lives: Toward a Global Perspective,” found an unexpected opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge, through organizing a community-wide relief effort for Honduran survivors of Hurricane Mitch.

Franzen, who also directs the Anna Howard Shaw Center for Women’s Studies and Programs, says that just prior to Hurricane Mitch’s arrival, the class had met with a United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) volunteer coordinator who discussed rebuilding projects coordinated with women in postwar Bosnia. The next class meeting, Franzen says, “we started talking about . . . hurricane effects. . . . We decided we should do something.”

Organizing their relief effort, says Franzen, gave the class “different opportunities to provide leadership and use their skills.”

Some students searched the Internet, using sites run by the Red Cross and a Honduran newspaper, to find out what supplies were still needed. Other students organized publicity campaigns encouraging campus and community assistance, and others arranged for the transport of goods and cash donations.

“I was very impressed with the response we got from both the students and the town,” says Elizabeth Kenyon, one of the seminar participants. “I wasn’t sure what to expect but I never would have guessed that we would be able to collect as much as we have.” Five hundred pounds of food was taken to Honduras by Art Van Furniture of Battle Creek, and cash gifts totaling $300 were added to the UMCOR efforts in Honduras.

Nearly 40 boxes of clothing and medical and household supplies were also collected.

“The students were more than willing to take on different kinds of work,” adds Franzen, in explaining the project’s scope.

“We took maybe one class meeting time to develop the effort, but really students did it in addition to [the class assignments].”

Kenyon believes the entire relief effort added substantially to what she learned in the seminar. “[It] gave us freshmen a chance to show the College and the community what we can do. It also gave us experience in how to organize projects. I had never had the opportunity to start a project like this, and it was great to find out that I can do it.”

Overheard . . .

This Letter to the Editor first appeared in The Pleiad, Nov. 6, 1998. Reprinted with permission of the author.

Make a Difference Day, Oct. 24, was my first opportunity to work jointly with Albion College student organizations on a community project. I admire those who participated for their generosity, especially during midterms.

Student Volunteer Bureau, Alpha Phi Omega, students from Multicultural Affairs Office, and many more of you (well over 100) all gave of your time on an early Saturday morning, when a little more sleep or relaxation would have been welcomed.

Responsible for organizing the project on campus was Amy Sheele, who willingly and very capably staffed the many community requests that I kept referring to her. A total of 10 public and nonprofit beautification projects were carried out by Albion College students during the course of the day.

Special personal thanks to Courtney Kakuska, who calmly planned the Kick-Off at Tennant Hall, and the Art Club for the splashy sign which we displayed at the Albion Volunteer Service Center.

I am taking this opportunity to emphasize the value of your services on one day of the year, but I am well aware of the many ways Albion College students make a difference in our city every day.

As a community adviser to Alpha Phi Omega, I am impressed by the boundless energy, caring and enthusiasm they give to the countless volunteer projects they take on. And I know the same is true for many of you, as you offer your services to others, especially children who need your support.

Please accept my appreciation, and that of the Albion community for all of your hard work on Make a Difference Day—another example of Liberal Arts at Work!

Judy Tymowicz Executive Director Albion Volunteer Service Organization

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Fall sports in review Football team regains league crown; women’s cross country ranks 9th at regionals

by Robin Hartman Albion College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division III.

Football:

After a one-year hiatus from the top of the MIAA football standings, Albion regained the league championship in 1998. Despite being picked to finish third by the league coaches in the preseason, Albion defeated six MIAA opponents in winning its 30th league football title (and ninth in the past 10 years). Under coach Craig Rundle, Albion went 8-1 in the regular season, losing only in the second week to Mount Union.

Albion got a rematch with the Purple Raiders in the first round of the Division III playoffs Nov. 21 in Alliance, OH. After spotting Mount Union a 21-6 lead, Albion scored twice in the final period to cut the margin to 21-19. Unfortunately for the Britons, that’s where it ended. One fourthquarter Albion drive ended with a fumble inside the Raider 20. Another was stopped in the final minute when a 34-yard field goal try went wide. Mount Union was the eventual 1998 Division III national champion.

Albion also returned to the top of the MIAA charts in a variety of statistical categories, led by total offense and total defense. Among those receiving high honors were senior linemen Jason Carriveau and Pat Slone. They are first-team selections for both the Football Gazette and the Hewlett-Packard All-America programs.

In addition, Carriveau earned his second first-team All-America honor in three years by being selected to the Burger King-American Football Coaches Association Division III squad. The 6-foot-5, 342-pound guard also was invited to play in an international all-star game in December, pitting top Division III players against their Mexican university counterparts.

Slone earned first-team MIAA defensive honors and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. He led the Britons in tackles for loss (20) and quarterback sacks (10) in 1998.

Cross country: Albion placed third in the final MIAA women’s cross country standings in 1998, while the men were fifth.

Two weeks after the league championship, Albion hosted the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional at Whiffletree Golf Course, near Concord. Albion’s men placed 21st, while the women earned a ninth-place showing. The latter finish was the best for an Albion team at Danielle Risner regional competition in the 1990s.

Albion’s women, coached by Amy Wolfgang, got great running from junior Danielle Risner. In her first season at Albion after transferring from Siena Heights, Risner

was a model of consistency. Every 5,000meter race was finished under 20 minutes, with a best time of 18:45 turned in at the Michigan Intercollegiate Championship in Vicksburg in early October.

Risner wasn’t the only person to break the 20-minute mark at regionals. Sophomores Rebekah Schultz and Shannon Stephens turned in times of 19:50 and 19:57, respectively, in the season’s final race.

Senior Brad Wright and freshman Nate Warren made a battle within a battle for much of the season, fighting for the top finish with the Briton men. Wright came out on top at regionals, turning in a 27:06 time to place 74th. Warren wasn’t far behind with a final time of 27:32. Warren had not run competitively until coming to Albion. Another freshman, Austin Lampros, made tremendous strides during the season, finishing with a 27:38 showing at regionals. The men are coached by Tim Williams.

Men’s soccer: Albion’s defense ranked among the best in men’s NCAA Dvision III statistics. That was a key reason for the Britons’ strong challenge for top honors in the MIAA in 1998. Albion allowed just 15 goals in 16 matches while going 8-4-4, under coach Aaron Smith. Six of the eight wins occurred in MIAA play, as well as the four ties. Albion deadlocked twice with Hope, and played to shutout ties with NCAA Division III qualifier Alma and league rival Calvin. The Britons tied for fourth place in the league.

When Albion did score, senior sweeper Dan Kogut did most of the work. Kogut led the Britons with nine goals and 19 points. He had one-third of Albion’s goals during the season.

Senior sweeper Dan Kogut led the men’s soccer team with nine goals and 19 points on the season. He received first-team All-MIAA honors.

Junior quarterback Jason Whalen (16) rolled up impressive numbers while helping Albion to its 30th Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football championship. Whalen tied a single season record with 19 touchdown passes in 1998, completing nearly 57 percent of his attempts for 1,617 yards.

He also ran for three scores.

Stopping the opponents fell in large part to another senior, Josh Yeager. Yeager was among the top goalies in Division III in stopping shots for much of the season. In one eight-day stretch, Yeager posted back-to-back shutouts of Calvin and Defiance, and forced a 1-1 tie at Hope. The week-long play earned Yeager MIAA co-Player of the Week honors.

Both Kogut and Yeager were named firstteam All-MIAA at season’s end by the league’s coaches.

Women’s soccer: First-year head coach Lisa Roscheck also had to rely on defense to keep the Britons in games against tough league opponents. Three MIAA teams advanced to Division III postseason action.

Albion finished 5-11-1 for the season, and 3-4-1 in MIAA play (good for fifth place in the league).

Scoring for Albion was balanced, with a pair of double-figure scorers leading the way.

Freshman Liz Hermiller and junior Erika Miller each finished with six goals. Hermiller added five assists for 17 points, while Miller had three assists for a total of 15 points in 17 contests. Overall, 11 players had at least one goal for the Britons during the season.

Freshman goalkeeper Julie VandenBos averaged nearly eight saves per contest.

A third Briton was honored by the league for her all-around play. Junior defender Wendy Boynton earned second-team AllMIAA honors. Boyton had two goals and three assists for seven points in 1998.

Golf: Individuals made their marks on the links for Albion in 1998. Sophomore Brett Crosthwaite earned first-team All-MIAA honors with a fourth-place finish. Crosthwaite is the first Albion men’s golfer to earn firstteam honors since 1996. Crosthwaite averaged 75.9 strokes per match in leading Albion to a fourth-place team finish. Mike Turner is men’s golf coach.

Sophomores Melissa Hall and Katie Pritchard made quite a 1-2 punch for the Briton women. Hall and Pritchard went 2-3 in the final league individual standings, leading Albion to a second-place team finish. That’s the highest team finish for Albion in women’s golf since the league recognized the sport in 1991.

Hall averaged 85.3 strikes per round, while Pritchard had an 86.6 average. Both golfers earned first-team MIAA recognition for the second season in a row.

Another sophomore, Lindsay Franson, placed ninth in league action, turning in a 93.1

average for eight rounds. Her showing was good for second-team All-MIAA recognition.

Karen Baird coaches women’s golf.

Volleyball:

Under coach Darrell Sedersten, Albion is continuing to make strides with its volleyball program, raising both the number of overall victories as well as wins against MIAA opponents. The 1998 records of 13-20 (overall) and 8-8 (MIAA) were milestones. The eight league wins are the most by an Albion team in a season. The 13 overall victories were an improvement from the 10-22 season in 1997. Also, Albion went .500 in league play for the first time since 1987. The Britons ranked fifth in the league at season’s end.

Without a senior in the 1998 lineup, prospects are bright in 1999. Team leaders for next season are likely to be outside hitter Jenny Barnes, who earned first-team AllMIAA honors, and setter Carla Trzeciak, an honorable mention selection who led the team in assists.

Britons garner academic honors Two Britons have been rated among America’s best small college football performers—on and off the field.

Senior defensive end Mick Rennick is the recipient of the Ron Holland Award from the Michigan Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. The award goes to a Division III football candidate who demonstrates academic achievement, football ability and leadership. The $1,000 cash award supports postgraduate studies. A three-year starter and 1997 All-MIAA first-team honoree, Rennick has a 3.6 grade point average.

Junior defensive back Nick Gates was selected to the second-team CoSIDA-GTE Academic All-America College Division Football Team for 1998. Gates finished the 1998 season with 66 tackles, second on the team. He also tied for second on the squad in solo tackles (45), interceptions (3), and recovered fumbles (2). In the classroom, Gates maintains a 3.8 grade point average.

Rennick and Gates both are enrolled in the Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management and are majoring in economics and management.

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Class notes deadline The deadline for class notes appearing in this issue of Io Triumphe was Nov. 13, 1998. Notes received after that date will appear in the next issue.

Class news 22 Alma Howe Bundy, ’22, has moved to Golden Homes, 3507 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph 49085.

40 James Bristah, ’40, received a 1998 Distinguished Service Award from Wayne County executive Edward H. McNamara.

He resides in Detroit.

43 Elizabeth Sturman Sadlier, ’43, works part-time at a children’s bookstore which takes her back to her days in the Stockwell Memorial Library. She has also volunteered at a local hospital and in her spare time enjoys crafts, reading, gardening and travel. She lives in Rochester Hills.

48 1948 reunion highlights

by Louis and Jean Cowan Bell, ’48, ’48 Reunion Chairs If you missed Homecoming Weekend, you missed a lot of fun!

We laughed and reminisced while looking at yearbooks and snapshots from 1942 to 1948. We discovered it wasn’t hard to recognize one another, even though we’ve changed somewhat. Sitting and talking in small groups proved to be as much fun as it had been during our student days. Besides all this, the food was good, we had plenty of snacks and morning coffee . . . and the Britons won the football game!

We missed those of you who couldn’t come. Read on for news of many of your classmates.

Esther Tallefson Cadle, ’48, 3575 S.W. 60th St., Eldorado, KS 67042-8993, received her master’s degree in art history from California State in Long Beach, CA. Esther married Cline Cadle in 1953 and has a daughter and two grandchildren. She was an interior decorator with J.L. Hudson Co., and has substituted at various schools in the Los Angeles area. A highlight of Esther’s travels was a trip throughout China.

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Ruth Davis, ’48, 35608 Sohley, Westland 48186, now retired, was a teacher for 36 years in Ortonville, Allen Park and Wayne Westland Schools. She has traveled to Europe, and cruised the Caribbean, Hawaii and Alaska. Ruth spends her summers at a cottage outside of Cheboygan. She is active in many organizations such as: ADK (woman teachers’ sorority), Association of Retired School Personnel, Theatre Guild, and is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Russell Johnson, ’48, 760 N. 12th St., Claremont, CA 91711, married Virginia Smith Johnson, ’49, and will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year. They have two sons, both married, and five grandchildren living nearby.

Russell retired from Security Pacific National Bank in April 1987. Ginny and Russell both volunteer for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic; she is currently president of her P.E.O. chapter, and he is past chairman of the local Red Cross chapter. Russell received his M.B.A. and M.A. from the University of Michigan.

Robert and Nancy Drake Kincaid, both ’48, 8175 Skegemog Point Rd., Williamsburg 49690, were married in March 1948 after completing their credits for graduation from Albion in January.

Bob and Nancy have five children: Robert Jr., Thomas, Mark, Susan and Jane Tynes Kincaid, ’74. They have lived in Switzerland, Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru.

Bob traveled in Europe, Latin America and the Far East for Dow Chemical Co., and Nancy accompanied him occasionally.

Since retirement, most of their travels have been in the United States. Bob and Nancy are members of the Episcopal Church, and Nancy is a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. They have participated in the activities of many community organizations throughout the years.

Laurel Brummit Long, ’48, 2820 S.E. Eagle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984, has been married 52 years to Earl Long. Laurel has alternated between teacher and housewife while caring for four children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Laurel loves to travel, having seen the entire U.S. (including Alaska) and most of Canada. She is involved in many organizations such as: OCC Faculty Wives, ADK (woman teachers’ sorority), and Gold Coast Coachmen.

Mary Buelteman Lunis, ’48, 4488 Golden Eagle Dr., Ashton, ID 83420, taught the first grade for two years after graduating from Albion. She stopped to have a family of eight children and then started a career in real estate. Mary has traveled widely, having visited in Europe, Israel, Mexico, and Canada.

Philip and Yvonne Avery Marsh, both ’48, P.O. Box 126, Greenbush 48738, are retired teachers in Detroit and Lincoln Park. They have two children: Matthew Marsh, ’78, and Melinda. Philip and Yvonne have traveled throughout the U.S. They sing in the church choir and Seaway Chorale.

Laura Crockett McCamman, ’48, 1200 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor 48105, has been a homemaker, a registered nurse and a biofeedback therapist. Now retired, Laura spends time with her three children, travels the U.S. on art tours and is active in the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

Alice Chrysler Milner, ’48, 30 Pinehurst Dr., Springfield, IL 62704-3121, is a retired counselor at Senior Services of Sangamon County. Alice married Bill Milner, ’49, and they have two sons and four grandchildren. Alice and Bill spend six months yearly on the Bruce Peninsula in

Bellemont Manor was the setting for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1948 at Homecoming 1998 in October.

Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Berta Anderson Wagar, Patricia McKean Dick, Ruth I. Davis, Lydia Nickora Mulder, Elizabeth Hayes Van Patten. (second row) Esther Tallefson Cadle, LeAnn Siders Wertz. (third row) Hildegard Schweitzer Shader Miller, Elizabeth Long Souder, Phyllis O’Mara Toncray. (fourth row) Nancy Drake Kincaid, Shirley Dancey Swancutt, Jane Carpenter, Elizabeth Dunham Bichl, George L. Miller. (fifth row) Louis E. Bell, M. Jean Cowan Bell, Patricia Price Bushong. (sixth row) Margaret Novy Buehler, Mary Buelteman Lunis, Alice Chrysler Milner. (seventh row) Janice Allen Pollock, Faye Engstrom Sinclair, Eleanor Harper Peterson. (eighth row) Philip B. Marsh, Yvonne Avery Marsh, James S. Thomas. (ninth row) William R. Foster, Richard S. Ellis, Robert F. Kincaid. Editor’s note: Elizabeth Van Patten passed away shortly after the reunion.

Canada. Alice spends her time with the community choir, participating in the choir exchange in Cornwall, England, and volunteers in church activities.

Sally Fulton Mitchler, ’48, 461 Johannah Place, Lilburn GA, has two children residing nearby with three grandchildren.

Her husband Harold retired in 1991, and they travel every spring and fall. In August, they went on a Danube riverboat cruise featuring Budapest and six days on shore in Vienna. Sally takes part in local church activities and belongs to a Ladies Golf Association. Their welcome mat is always out for anyone who would like to visit.

Lydia Nickora Mulder, ’48, 219 N. Highland, Dearborn 48128, received her certification to teach piano in 1970 and did graduate work at Oakland University. She has traveled to Scotland, England, the

Netherlands, China, and Russia; she plans a trek to Alaska this year. The mother of five grown children, Lydia is active in her community as a member of the Detroit Musicians League, Detroit Tuesday Musicale, Royal Oak Musicale and the Metropolitan United Church.

Eleanor Harper Peterson, ’48, 918 Stimson St., Cadillac 49601, retired after 33 years of teaching at Cadillac Senior High School. Eleanor married William R. Peterson, ’45, in 1947. William passed away in March 1993. Eleanor is active in the American Heart Association, Scandinavian Society, Philharmonic Club, Arts Council, Symphony Board and Hospital Volunteer Organization. Eleanor also makes time for her two children and six grandchildren.

Janice Allen Pollock, ’48, 50996 Lawrence Rd., Decatur 49045, continued her education at Michigan State University, receiving her bachelor of music. Janice taught music in the public school system for two years before she became a full-time housewife and mother. She married Bob Pollock in 1950 and has four children, seven grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. Her talents in music led Janice to participate in her church’s music program as director and accompanist of choirs. Janice and Bob spend their vacation time in northern Michigan and have traveled through Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Margaret Fishbeck Pomeroy, ’48, 367 Jackson Court, Croswell 48422, spends her time as a Camp Fire leader, a church elder and treasurer, and library board president.

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A lasting belief in the power of education Norma Littlejohn Harger, ’24, was a special person. She worked in the Admissions Office at Albion for 17 years. She was also “mom” to hundreds of the brothers of Sigma Chi and Alpha Tau Omega during her years as a fraternity housemother, and served as chapter adviser for the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta. But, mostly, she was Mom to her two daughters, Eleanor Harger Burgess, ’51, and Marilyn Harger Steele, ’47 (Mrs. Thomas Steele, ’49).

Marilyn and Eleanor have created the Norma Littlejohn Harger Scholarship in memory of their mother. As with all Albion College endowments, the scholarship will be awarded every year to students meeting the criteria the sisters established in cooperation with the College.

Norma Littlejohn Harger

“Mother was a staunch believer in education for all, especially women, and sacrificed much to assist us in achieving our educational goals,” say Eleanor and Marilyn.

Questions about such memorials may be addressed to Jim Whitehouse or Ed Cadogan in the Albion College Department of Gift and Estate Planning at 517/629-0237 or by e-mail at jwhitehouse@albion.edu or ecadogan@albion.edu.

Hazel Hufton Porter, ’48, P.O. Box 31, Heath, MA 01346, continued her education after Albion at the Union Theological Seminary. While studying at the seminary, Hazel met Perry Porter, and they were married in 1951. They had four children.

For many years, she worked in the community and church offering value education for adults and children. Perry died in 1977, and Hazel moved to Massachusetts where she enjoys hiking, skiing and gardening. In 1986 she married a retired British diplomat, and now spends her time fighting for the preservation of her town’s rural character and traveling to England and France.

Jeanne VanArk Sherman, ’48, 575 South Birch Circle, Boyne Falls 49713, is a retired social worker and teacher. Her husband is Eber Sherman, ’49.

Faye Engstrom Sinclair, ’48, 20954 E. Glen Haven Circle, Northville 48167, married Jack Sinclair in 1949 and enjoys being a housewife. Faye and Jack have three daughters and 11 grandchildren.

Jenella Carpenter Smith-Emelianov, ’48, 3942 Tamarack Dr., Port Huron 48068, is retired from work in adult basic education and now works as a volunteer at the local Adult Learning Center. Jenella married Norbert Smith, ’51, and remarried in August 1995 after his death in 1991. She has made several trips to Europe with special emphasis on Russia, the homeland of her second husband. Jenella also traveled to Bolivia in August to volunteer in mission for the United Methodist Church. When she is not with her two children and two grandchildren, Jenella participates in the local Musicale and is heavily involved in the United Methodist Church, serving as an officer for the United Methodist Women.

Betty Long Souder, ’48, 1120 Los Pueblos, Los Alamos, NM 87544, received her M.S. in medical technology at Wayne State University. Betty now spends her time as a sculptor and holds the position of secretary at the Fuller Lodge Art Center of Los Alamos. Betty has two daughters and six grandchildren to keep her busy in between her travels to Europe, Israel, Egypt and Mexico.

James Struthers, ’48, 2423 Countryside Dr., Stillwater, OK 74074, received his M.Div. from McCormick Seminary and his D.D. at the University of Ozarks. James is a Presbyterian Church U.S.A. minister, now serving as executive presbyter at Cimarron Presbytery. He has served churches in Texas and Oklahoma, most of them related to university campuses. James and his wife, Jane Harrison Struthers, ’46, have four children (twin girls), and have traveled to Asia, Europe and Central America.

James Thomas, ’48, P.O. Box 1644, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-1644, a Presbyterian pastor has served at churches in Michigan, California, Alaska, Idaho, Arizona, Panama, New Zealand, Argentina and Spain. In addition, James and his wife Arlene have traveled to every state in the U.S. and 50 foreign countries on all seven continents. A highlight of their travels was working at an archeological dig in Israel in 1977. They have four daughters and 11 grandchildren. They lost their son in 1987.

James has served with numerous civic and professional organizations in every community where he has lived. After Albion, James received his master’s degree from the Pacific School of Religion and his Ph.D. from Boston University.

Phyllis O’Mara Toncray, ’48, P.O. Box 160, Eaton Rapids 48827, has been married to Richard Toncray since July 1944. They spend eight months out of the year living in

Florida. Phyllis and her husband have traveled Europe by air and by ship and cruised the Gulf of Mexico in their 42- foot trawler. She has served as the president of Junior Women’s Literary Club, the Tuesday Musicale, and the Duck Lake C.C. Women’s Association. Phyllis and Richard have two children and four grandchildren.

Joseph and Berta Anderson Wagar, both ’48, 1020 W. 31st St., Loveland, CO 80538, married in 1950 and have four children. Berta is retired from her job as high school librarian in Clio, MI, and has enjoyed traveling to England, Scotland, Mexico, and a seven-city biking trip in Holland. Over the years, she has been active in the Clio Area Historical Association, Clio library board and Friendship Force of Northern Colorado.

She received her master’s from the School of Library Science at the University of Michigan.

Robert and Ann Lawson Weiss, both ’48, 722 Highridge Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135, have been associated with DePauw University since 1955. Ann was an English teacher and established the Speaking and Listening Center at DePauw. She is active in church and is now president of the United Methodist Women. Bob has been professionally active as a teacher, administrator and editor in the communication arts and sciences field. His biography appears in Who’s Who in America. His most recent book is Public Argument, published in 1995. They have four children.

LeAnn Siders Wertz, ’48, 4601 West Bryce Lane, Glendale, AZ 85301, moved to Glendale in 1972 and works part-time for Chaparral Surgical Specialists. LeAnn married Wayne Wertz, ’50, in 1947. They have four children, two dogs and two horses. LeAnn and Wayne spent 10 years in India and returned in 1969. This past summer they went whitewater rafting for six days in the Grand Canyon. In her community, LeAnn is the treasurer for the Glendale Women’s Club, president of the Equestrian Club, and received her 30-year pin in Girl Scouts by working with neighborhood leaders.

Don White, Jr., ’48, 318 Brair Ave., Belleville 48111, is retired and spends time with his four children. Don was married the year he graduated to Avis White and received his master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1954.

52 Richard Burns, ’52, participated as a volunteer in all facets of the construction of a replica of the “meeting house” which was the second building built in Battle Creek (in 1857) by the Seventh-Day Adventists. The project was carried out under the direction of Maranatha Volunteer International of Sacramento, CA. He also participated this fall in Maranatha projects near Frederick, MD, and Bryson City, NC.

53 1953 reunion highlights The 45th reunion of the Class of 1953 was a very special occasion.

Among the high points were the Athletic Hall of Fame induction of the 1952 football team (led by many stalwarts from the Class of ’53), and the honoring of two classmates, Melvin Larimer and George Reed, as Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Old friendships were renewed as the class gathered for its reunion dinner in the Briton Room located in Baldwin Hall. Everyone is looking forward to the big 50-year reunion coming up, and we hope to see many of you back on campus in 2003!

Dorothy Smetana Bentley, ’53, 818 Ruff Dr., Monroe 48162, received her M.A. from the University of Michigan and is now enjoying retirement.

Jean Wallace Berriman, ’53, 3218 Jacque, Flint 48532, is a retired teacher.

She has three children with her husband Gerald. Jean has traveled all over the U.S.

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and spends alternate winters in Las Vegas and Florida. She is very active in her church, music groups and choirs.

Jeanette Braun Black, ’53, 4917 Malibu Dr., Bloomfield Hills 48302, has been married since 1952 to Lawrence Black, ’51. They have two sons, two daughtersin-law, and two grandsons. Jeanette and Lawrence travel to Europe about every 16 months. They also enjoy traveling the Great Lakes in their boat.

Ralph Boe, ’53, 10 Heather Hill Way, Mendham, NJ 07945, retired in 1992 as vice president of human resources at Warner Lambert. This year Ralph and his wife Rita celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They have two children who also live in New Jersey. Ralph and Rita recently returned from a trip to Eastern Europe. Over the past 40 years, Ralph has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and the United Way Education Assistance Fund.

John Crossley, ’53, 685 Canyon Rd., Rochester 48306, has retired from General Motors. He and his wife, Virginia Arbaugh Crossley, ’54, have three children. They have enjoyed traveling to Europe, Africa, South America and Alaska.

Robert DeVinney, ’53, 14 Dartmoor Place, Midland 48640, married Donna Stutesman DeVinney, ’56, in 1953. They have four children: Robin, Loren, Karen and Timothy DeVinney, ’77. Robert taught mathematics at Delta College from 1961 to 1991. He has been on seven volunteer in mission trips with the United Methodist Church including Russia and Zimbabwe.

Robert is also involved in Kiwanis and MARSP. David Fowler, ’53, 3003 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids 49506, is the owner/chairman of Peninsular Leasing Co. He and his wife, Dawn McCullough Fowler, ’54, have three children. Involved on various boards, he is currently serving as chairman of the United Methodist Foundation of West Michigan. David has traveled to Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

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50 Richard Field, ’50, is still active in various medically-related pursuits though he retired in 1997 after 39 years in the practice of medicine, specializing in allergy and immunology. He and his wife, Anne Schwartz Field, ’51, live in Albuquerque, NM. Peirce and Felicia Stegeman Lewis, both ’50, have moved to 515 West Park Ave., State College, PA 16803 near Pennsylvania State University, where Peirce is professor emeritus of geography. He is also a member of the State College Borough Planning Commission and lectures nationally on North American cultural and historical geography. Felicia is president of the Board of Trustees of Schlow Memorial Library and is active in prison reform and historical preservation initiatives.

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If so, we’d like to hear about it. In an upcoming issue of Io Triumphe, we’d like to show the tremendously varied or novel career paths Albion liberal arts graduates have followed. Are you pursuing a career radically different from what you planned as an undergraduate? Or maybe a career unheard-of when you were an undergraduate? Perhaps you have made an interesting change from one career field to another, totally unrelated field. Please tell us your story and indicate how your “Albion experience” prepared you for a life of change. Write us via e-mail at: sbriggs@albion.edu or mail to: Editor, Io Triumphe, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.

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Joyce Dusendorf Gartrell, ’53, 181 N. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561, is a member of P.E.O. and active in the Reformed Church in New Paltz as the editor of their monthly newsletter. This year Joyce and her husband Leland drove to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and spent a few weeks in Ireland, Scotland and England.

Nancy Hainsey, ’53, 1220 S. Michigan, Saginaw 48602, was a teacher in the Saginaw Township schools from 1969 to 1996. She earned her master’s from Saginaw Valley State University. Mother of four daughters (one who is deceased), she now has three granddaughters. She has traveled to Sweden to visit friends.

Patsy Hamilton Hammond, ’53, 6026 Gregory Dr., Sylvania, OH 43560, is retired from teaching in the Dearborn and Walled Lake school systems. Patsy’s husband passed away in 1995. She has one son. She has been a member of the Congregational U.C.C. since 1968 and is involved in many boards and committees.

Patsy volunteers her time to build Habitat houses in the Toledo area.

Donald Johnson, ’53, P.O. Box 1134, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, is professor emeritus at New Mexico State University where he taught for 23 years. Before going to New Mexico, Donald taught at Penn State University for six years. He received his M.S. from Michigan State University in 1957 and his Ph.D. from Purdue in 1959.

He and his wife Patricia have three children.

Sally Laughlin Kehren, ’53, 191 Charles, Rochester 48307, is a self-employed bookkeeper. She was married at Michigan State University in 1953 and has two children. Her husband passed away in 1970. Sally loves to travel to Canada to research her geneology using a family tree computer program. In Rochester, Sally volunteers her time to the Friends of the Rochester Hills Library and the Dryden Museum. She still enjoys getting together with her local Alpha Chi Omega group when they meet several times every year.

Melvin Larimer, ’53, 139 W. Silver Lake Rd., S, Traverse City 49684, retired from teaching music at Albion College and is now director of music at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City.

He earned his M.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.M. from Michigan State University. He and his wife Joann have five children, Jacque Pavlosky, Christy Larimer Compson, ’77, Russell, ’79, Laurie Larimer Connin, ’81, and Jennifer, ’96. He is past president of several music associations and is a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club. Mel received a 1998 Distinguished Alumni Award from Albion at Homecoming (see details in the Alumni Association News section).

John Leitch, ’53, 8 Lighthouse Ct., Salem, SC 29676, is retired from his practice in dentistry. Married in 1955, John and his wife Phyllis have three children. He served in the Army Dental Corps from 1955 until 1957 when he started a private practice in Detroit. John retired to South Carolina in 1994 and has extensively traveled the U.S., U.K., and Europe. He received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Michigan in 1955 and was elected to fellowship in the American College of Dentists in 1976.

Ray Loeschner, ’53, 2565 Frederick Dr., Grand Rapids 49506, is a consultant for higher education and non-profit fund raising and president of Loeschner Enterprises, Inc. Ray and his wife Nancy have two children and five grandchildren.

Over the years, Ray has been the head football and track coach for Augustana College, vice president of student affairs for Washburn University, Olivet College president, Ohio Northern University president and chief administrative officer of the C.S. Mott Foundation. He is a member of the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Merrilynn Bradford Misner, ’53, 6141 E. Morgan Rd., Battle Creek 49017, is a homemaker with two children and three grandchildren. Her husband passed away in 1997. She has enjoyed traveling to London, Canada and throughout the United States. Merrilynn has been a volunteer with the Girl Scouts for 20 years. She is also a member of P.E.O., the First Methodist Church and the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society.

Katharyn VanGorden Morley, ’53, 2519 Mershon, Saginaw 48602, is retired from the Saginaw Public Schools. She has four children and eight grandchildren. She has visited China, Russia and Finland with the State Department of Education. Her visits to Warsaw, Budapest, Prague and East/ West Berlin in 1991 were for the purpose of studying the effects of the fall of communism on the educational system.

Katharyn is a member of several professional and civic groups. She received her M.A. in education from Saginaw Valley State University in 1981.

Zolene Gates Rees, ’53, 2927 Crooks Rd, Royal Oak 48073, is director of community relations for the Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester. She is married to Carlyle Rees, a producer/director for WXYZ-TV in Detroit, and has three children. Over the years, Zo has been traffic manager of WXYZ-TV and WQRSFM. She has owned a PR firm for 25 years and was PR director for the Michigan Opera Theatre. Zo is very active in her community, participating in the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and the American Lung Association of Michigan.

David Saxman, ’53, 222 Wood Glen Ln., Oak Brook, IL 60523, retired as vice president and national sales manager at R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. after 38 years. David and his wife Sandra have five children and 13 grandchildren. He traveled to Europe many times while he was international sales manager. David is on the Board of Directors for the Oak Brook Civic Association and social chairman for the Oak Brook Neighborhood Association.

John Stewart, ’53, 5568 Mary Ct., Saginaw 48683, is retired from Saginaw Medical Center as a medical technologist.

He worked for the USDA Forest Service in Orleans, CA, and the Department of the Interior in Roseburg, OR. John is a member of the American Society of Medical Technologists, YMCA Indian Guides, Saginaw Valley Dancers and Saginaw Historical Society. He received his B.S. in forestry from Michigan Tech University in 1956. He and his wife Mary Ellen have two daughters.

Ann Gehman Taber, ’53, 2865 Renfrew, Ann Arbor 48105, is a retired elementary

Hilton Head Island in South Carolina was the scene of a gathering of Albion College alumni and spouses on Nov. 12, 1998. Fifteen people gathered to share memories and a fine meal. Bill and Ruth Ann Williams Biggs, both ’54, hosted the event. Others attending included Jennie and Bob Biggs, ’49, Bob Base, ’52, Bob and Elinor Toms Jones, ’39, Marilyn Moat Owen, ’52, Joy and Bob Bollman, ’53, Ralph, ’52, and Dorothy Newhart Parker, ’53, Colin and Jackie Pugh Stewart, both ’62, and Jim Whitehouse, ’69.

Bob and Elinor Toms Jones, ’39, Bill and Ruth Ann Williams Biggs, both ’54.

Jennie and Bob Biggs, ’49, Ralph Parker, ’52, Joy and Bob Bollman, ’53, and Marilyn Moat Owen, ’52.

Jackie Pugh Stewart, ’62, Dorothy Newhart Parker, ’53, and Colin Stewart, ’62.

librarian and reading teacher. She married Morris Taber, ’55, in 1954. They have two sons, Mark Taber, ’79, and Steven.

Ann and Morris spent two years living in England and have been back many times since. In the last two years, she has been to Zimbabwe, Thailand, Russia, Ireland and Costa Rica. Other travels include Australia, Mongolia, China, Europe, Israel, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey. Ann received her master’s in library science from the University of Michigan in 1965 and her M.A. from Oakland University in 1982.

Betty Smith Tiebert, ’53, 1982 Alton St., IN 46107, and her husband Daniel have four children. Now a homemaker, she worked various music jobs and was a swimming instructor for the YMCA in Indianapolis for 10 years. Betty received the Sword of Honor as an SAI alumna. She has played with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis for 44 years, the last 32 as principal second violin. Betty received her B.S. in chemistry and zoology from Butler University.

Virginia Valentine, ’53, 3057 Lindenwood Dr., Dearborn 48120, is semi-retired from the Dearborn public school system.

Bob Wikstrom, ’53, P.O. Box 453, Tahuya, WA 98588, is retired from teaching physical education at the local community college. Bob and his wife Shari are now enjoying retirement living on the Hood Canal and getting together with family.

54 James Davis, ’54, is planning his retirement with his wife Elizabeth, after spending the last eight years in basic science medical research with the Departments of Pharmacology and Cardiology (electrophysiology) at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. The Davises’ new address is: 1407 N. Heart Lake Rd., Gaylord 49735.

55 Andrea Card, ’55, has opened her own firm, ALMenterprises, serving San Diego (CA) County with business services.

56 Ralph Kiessling, ’56, recently retired as chief operations officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii and as president of the Health Plan Hawaii. He can be emailed at: valmar.hawaii.rr.com.

Richard Vitek, ’56, received the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) Alumni Association Award in recognition of outstanding professional or civic achievements. He obtained his M.S. degree in chemistry from UMR. He served with the Atomic Energy Corp. and Allied Chemical Corp. before founding FOTODYNE Inc. Richard is also a member of UMR’s Board of Trustees and the UMR Chemistry Department’s Foundation for Chemical Research. He and wife Marilyn Young Vitek, ’56, live in Brookfield, WI.

58 1958 reunion highlights

by John and Jean Magatti Fought, ’58, ’58 Reunion Co-chairs We’re still savoring the afterglow of a perfect Albion Homecoming ’98—the rains held off, Albion won over a scrappy Alma team and the Class of ’58 reunion dinner at Schuler’s of Marshall was delicious.

We are grateful for all those class members who attended. Old friendships were renewed, and many marveled that 40 years have passed so quickly. It was an uplifting evening as we told of new physical challenges, newfound loves and even new careers (at our age!).

On the whole, life has been good and truly blessed. Our common bond with Albion remains strong.

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Lynn Avery Beaty, ’58, 4082 Dawn Ct., Boulder, CO 80304, is an administrative assistant at the Daily Camera newspaper.

Lynn was married in 1958 and divorced in 1987. She has three children and four grandchildren. She donates her free time to volunteer at the local hospital, record for the blind, and participate in many church activities.

Eugene Becker, ’58, 738 N. Pine River, Ithaca 48847, is the owner of Becker’s Tax Service. He has been married for 40 years to his wife Gwen, and they have three children and 12 grandchildren. Before

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INVEST in Liberal Arts at Work Support the Albion Annual Fund. starting his own business, Eugene was a teacher and principal for 17 years.

Mildred Oberlin Bennett, ’58, 5134 Wedge Ct., Bradenton, FL, 34203, is a retired elementary school principal in the Farmington school district. She and her husband, Gerald Bennett, ’61, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year.

Their daughter, Catherine Bennett Cordle, ’81, is a teacher of theatre.

Mildred and Gerald have traveled to Columbia, Guatemala, Mexico, Canada, England, Panama, and all of the U.S. except Oregon. Mildred is involved with the Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae and is an Albion College Distinguished Alumna.

She continued her studies in education at Wayne State University receiving her master’s degree in 1962 and education specialist in 1972.

Kaye Schilling Brown, ’58, 17 Baker Rd., Marcellus, NY 13108, is a library instructional assistant at Cayuga Community College in Auburn, NY. She has been married to Thomas Brown, ’57, for 40 years. They have five grown children and one grandchild. In the community, Kaye participates in Girl Scouts, AAUW, League of Women Voters, and various local community organizations including the Red Cross.

Wayne Chapman, ’58, 315 Eaton St., Battle Creek 49017, is retired from Battle Creek public schools. Wayne taught high school social studies and coached sports.

He and his wife Nancy recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Wayne is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek where he has served as a member of the session and the board of deacons. He received his M.A. from Western Michigan University.

Larry Christian, ’58, 11911 James St., Holland 49424, is retired and has three daughters. Larry received his Ph.D. and master’s in physics.

Mary Balkema Cooke, ’58, 1270 Valetta Dr., Temperance 48182, is married to Arthur Cooke, ’53, and now retired.

Arthur and Mary have two daughters and one grandchild.

Shirley Goslow Corbin, ’58, 26930 Augusta Dr., Sun City, CA 92586, is an organist and a retired librarian. She has two children, Harold and Elizabeth, and seven grandchildren. Shirley has held a variety of jobs including: aerospace research assistant, energy company research assistant, paralegal, librarian and church organist. She has seen much of the world through her travels to western Europe and Asia, and an archeological expedition to Atiu, Cook Islands. Shirley is the past president of the Guam Library Association and past dean for the Riverside San Bernardino Counties Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She received her A.M.L.S. from the University of Michigan and studied the organ in Germany.

Judith Butler Davis, ’58, 32379 Hearthstone, Farmington Hills 48334, is a homemaker and volunteer. She has been married since 1961 and has three children.

She has traveled to Brazil, Canada, and the western United States. In her community, Judith is a member of the Evergreen Bed and Breakfast.

Sue Koepfgen Dempsey, ’58, 3349 Burbank Dr., Ann Arbor 48105, is retired from teaching elementary vocal music in the Ann Arbor public school system. She married Richard on Feb. 25, 1995. Sue has traveled to Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Greece and 33 of the United States. Sue is still active in many professional organizations. She received a scholarship to study in Hungary in 1976.

David Dinger, ’58, 1794 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302, is a pediatrician and president of James, Dinger and Neri Pediatrics, P.C. David and his wife, Sue Delbridge Dinger, ’59, celebrated their

41st wedding anniversary. They have three children and five grandchildren. David’s membership in the Irish and American Pediatric Society has taken him to Ireland and England on several occasions. He has also taken trips to Canada, Bermuda, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Evelyn Gislason Durkee, ’58, 40074 Wallaby Rd., Rice, MN 56367, is a United Methodist minister and teacher of English as a second language in the St. Cloud school district. In 1965 she married a fellow student at Union Theological Seminary. They have one daughter who is a graduate student at Cornell University.

Evelyn has traveled extensively to France, China, Germany and throughout southeast Asia. She has been active for many years in Amnesty International, Bread for the World, family planning, prevention of child and domestic abuse, and League of Women Voters.

Margaret Ellis Egan, ’58, 41875 Carousel Dr., Novi 48377, is retired from her position at Comerica Bank. She has two daughters and three grandchildren. To keep her busy, Margaret works part-time as hostess at Mountain Jack’s Steakhouse and Art Van Furniture. Her most recent travels took her to the beautiful climate of Hawaii.

John and Jean Magatti Fought, both ’58, 1112 Kalamazoo, Petoskey 49770, celebrated their 40th anniversary last June.

John is a CPA, and Jean is in sales for The Clothes Post. They have four children and three grandchildren. Both Jean and John enjoy traveling, having seen England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. In their community, John is the chairperson of the zoning board and founding member of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs AACA Community Foundation. Jean is on the Petoskey Public Library board and a member of the Little Traverse Choral Society. Both Jean and John are elders at their Presbyterian church.

Cady Frederick, ’58, 6620 Greene Haven Dr., Clarkston 48348, was the superintendent for Sanilac Intermediate Schools. He retired this past summer after 40 years of service. Cady has been married for 41 years and has five children and 14 grandchildren. He received his M.A. from the University of Michigan in 1965.

Betsy Sturm Gauss, ’58, 1052 Tequesta Trail, Lake Wales, FL 33853, is retired from her teaching career. She has been married for 40 years to Allan, and they celebrated their anniversary with a cruise in Alaska. They have one daughter.

Beverly Hannett-Price, ’58, 745 N. Williamsburg Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48301, is an English teacher at Detroit Country Day School going on 40 years. Beverly married Larry Price in 1996. She has two children: Penny Hannett Floyd, ’76, and Jennifer Hannett, ’96.

Gretchen Bower Humiston, ’58, 299 Minges Hills, Battle Creek 49015, has three daughters and is a grandmother of four.

She married in 1959 and will be celebrating her 40th anniversary. Gretchen and her husband lived for a period of time in South Africa and Venezuela. They belong to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and are very active with the Binder Park Zoo, Art Center of Battle Creek, and currently sit on the board of Midnight at the Creek.

Grace Baldwin Swan Johnson, ’58, 207 Sioux Tr., Georgetown, KY 40324, has three daughters and is self-employed as a restorer of antique dolls. She has three children, three step-children, and eight grandsons. Before starting her own business, Grace was a home economics

teacher and dietician. She has traveled throughout Europe, the U.S., Australia and Asia.

Ron Keller, ’58, 129 Oakland Place, Battle Creek 49015, is a retired pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Battle Creek.

Ron and Patricia Reppert Keller, ’61, were married the same month he graduated from Albion. After Albion, he went on to Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology and received an M.Div. degree in 1962. Ron was a pastor for 42 years, having served eight different congregations. He has been president of the Ministerial Association in each of the communities where he has served as pastor.

He is a member of the Rotary Club International and is very active in the United Way. Ron and Patricia have traveled by motorhome to 46 states in the U.S. They have four children living in Michigan.

Margaret Burr Kidston, ’58, 47127 Beechcrest, Plymouth 48170, is retired from teaching after 30 years. Margaret and her husband Brian have two daughters and five grandchildren. Margaret and Brian recently traveled to Russia and Finland.

Margaret is active in her community as a member of the Plymouth Historical Society and Plymouth Woman’s Club. She received her master’s in education from Eastern Michigan University.

John Kinne, ’58, 1047 W. Colonial Pk., Grand Ledge 48837, retired in 1995 as a math teacher at Grand Ledge public schools. He married Sandra Brandt Kinne, ’59, on Aug. 22, 1959. The have a son and daughter, both working in health related fields.

Richard Lapp, ’58, 4238 Winbrook Lane, Orlando, FL 32817, is semi-retired from his medical practice. He received a D.O. degree from Chicago College of Osteopathy and has practiced in the same location for 31 years. The father of six children and a step-son, he is active in Rotary and Little League coaching. He and his wife Jessica have traveled to Europe and around the U.S. Ila Sloan Leavy, ’58, 20491 WCR 44, La Salle, CO 80645, is a retired English teacher. She was married in 1988 in Australia. Ila has two children, both living on the West Coast. Ila enjoys traveling and has spent time in England, Scotland, and eastern Europe. She is an alto with the Greeley Chorale and past president of the Prairie Audubon Society. Ila received her M.A. from the University of Michigan.

John Logan, ’58, 2824 Lillian Rd., Ann Arbor 48104, is a retired dentist. He and his wife Cheryl have four children. John taught for many years in the University of Michigan Dental School while maintaining a private practice. He has traveled throughout the years to Alaska, England, South America, Mexico and Canada..

Patricia Harris Metz, ’58, 44675 North Hills Dr., Northville 48167, is an adjunct faculty member at the Wayne State University School of Social Work. She retired from the Detroit Public Schools in 1997 and dissolved her private clinical practice in 1998. Business trips have taken Patricia all over the U.S., and she spends a great deal of time golfing around Michigan.

She has two grown children.

Lathrop Morse, Jr., ’58, 160 Taylor St., Saugatuck 49453, is retired and has been married to Carol Zimmerman Morse, ’60, for 39 years. They have three children and six grandchildren. Lathrop and Carol love to travel the country in their motorhome.

Marcia Smith Olson, ’58, 32823 Long Bow Ct., Beverly Hills 48025, is a former teacher and has two children and four grandchildren. Marcia has traveled to Europe, the Panama Canal, Mexico and Alaska.

Patricia Brown Owens, ’58, 12942 Huntbridge Forest, St. Louis MO 63131, was married in 1964 to William Owens, and they have three grown children. She has traveled extensively, visiting China, Australia, Europe, and all 50 states.

Patricia is active in the United Church of Christ, Assistance League of St. Louis and the Washington University Woman’s Club.

She received her M.A. in special education from the University of Michigan in 1961.

Glenn Powell, ’58, 17 Lee St., Eden Hills, South Australia 5050, retired in 1997 from his position as YMCA executive director after 38 years of service. He is happily married with four children and four grandchildren. Glenn moved to Adelaide, Australia in 1972 and has visited Europe, Japan, China, New Zealand and South America. He is a 20-year member of the Rotary Club in his community.

Donald Priest, ’58, 11526 Wilson, Belleville 48111, is a retired elementary school principal from Austin and Crowell schools in Albion and Belleville schools.

He married Marjory Burden Priest, ’57, in 1957. Their two children also attended Albion: Julia Ann Priest Skelton, ’80, and Mark Alan Priest, ’83. Donald has traveled extensively to Egypt, England, Australia, New Zealand and all 50 states.

In his community, Donald is active in the First Methodist Church of Belleville and is a member of the Elementary Principals Association.

Phyllis Young Slocum, ’58, 3046 E. Taylor Rd., Hart 49420, is a professional portrait photographer and owner of Phyllis Slocum Photography since 1982. She has been married for 36 years to her husband Gerald. Phyllis has five children, including twins, and six grandchildren. She is also a certified speaker for the Christian Women’s Clubs of America, speaking in six states.

She has traveled the globe extensively with numerous stops in Europe, the former Soviet Union, Israel, Hawaii and Alaska.

Marcia Grimes Spencer, ’58, 403 Southlawn, East Lansing 48823, is now retired. Marcia taught sixth grade before beginning a real estate career. From 1985 to 1998, she owned a real estate company called Moore/Jensen Associates, Inc. Marcia’s travels have been extensive and have taken her around the world. She is very active in the Greater Lansing area as chair of Sparrow Hospital Foundation and board member of Citizens Bank. Marcia received her M.A. from Michigan State University. She has two children, Ted and Sarah Jensen Hensien, ’90, and four stepchildren.

Thomas L. Stinson, ’58, 2321 Marneil Dr., Marietta, GA 30062, is working in sales at Lummus Supply Co. in Roswell, GA. He married his wife Harriet in 1967 and has four children and three grandchildren.

Thomas moved to Georgia in April 1995 when Harriet was transferred with General Motors.

Jean Penzotti Swindell, ’58, 148 Monument St., Concord MA 01742, is a retired teacher and reading specialist at the Nashoka Brooks School. Jean married Murray Swindell, ’56, in 1956. They have four children and five grandchildren.

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trustee for Chocorua Chapel Association and a member of the Concord Country Club. She received her master’s in education from Leslie College in 1984.

Janet VanWingen Taylor, ’58, 3250 O’Brien Rd. S.W., Grand Rapids 49544, is a homemaker, and her husband, Joseph Taylor, ’59, is a pediatrician. They were married in 1961 and have four children.

Janet volunteers her time tutoring at an inner city school in Grand Rapids.

Jack Thistlethwaite, ’58, 1314 Somerset, Grosse Pointe Park 48230, retired in March 1992 as the second vice president at Manufacturers National Bank (now Comerica). Jack has three children. His travels are frequent through Elderhostel programs. Jack is the past president, 197475, of the South East Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Banking.

Lowell Walsworth, ’58, 1412 E. Hatch, Sturgis 49091, is a United Methodist minister appointed to Olivet College as director of communication studies and director of lecture and symposium. Lowell married his wife Jessica this past April; they have three sons and one daughter. He received his M.Div. in 1962 from Garrett Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in 1978 from Michigan State.

Suzan Verry Walter, ’58, 21103 Via Arnaz, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, is a selfemployed consultant in health resources.

She married in 1958 and divorced in 1981.

She has a son and a daughter. Suzan is a consultant to a major Internet health web site called HealthWorld Online (www.healthy.net). She created the Global Health Calendar and speaker’s network.

Suzan is the co-founder and current president of the American Holistic Health Association, founded in 1989. She received her M.B.A. from Pepperdine University in 1984.

Edith Beavers Watts, ’58, 227 Calle Higuera, Camarillo, CA 93010, recently retired from nursing and teaching. She is now assisting her daughter in starting her own graphic design business. Edith wrote two textbooks in the nursing/public health area.

Anne Palermo Wilson, ’58, 13131 Sheridan St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330, retired from teaching last summer but will continue to substitute teach. She was named Teacher of Year for the Miami Lakes Middle School during her career.

Her husband passed away in 1984. She visits often with her three children living on the East Coast.

Joanne Sprunk Wilson, ’58, 3033 Flora St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, has been happily married to her husband Jack for over 39 years. She has four grown children and is anxiously awaiting her first grandchild. Joanne and Jack traveled to England this past spring. In her spare time, Joanne works as an in-home volunteer with hospice and also “cuddles” premature infants at one of the local hospitals.

61 Janet Kelly Haydon, ’61, is living in Eureka Springs, AR, where her husband is pastor of the Lutheran Church. Janet is working as a medical technologist at the local hospital and became a grandmother in April to Kimball Andrew who was born in Des Moines, IA.

63 1963 reunion highlights

by James and Tamara Transue Royle, ’63, ’63 Reunion Co-Chairs From the minute classmates registered in the beautifully renovated Kellogg Center, we knew it was going to be a great reunion.

A full display of memorabilia from 1963 with pictures, scrapbooks of campus events from 1959 until graduation, musical programs, choir tour posters, and even taped music of the Sigma Chi trio and TKE quartet made this a magnet area.

The entire Reunion Committee was on hand to greet more than 60 in attendance. We read biography sheets from 54 members who responded, and collectively we are most impressive!

After lunch together in the Lomas Fieldhouse, we cheered the Britons to victory over Alma. The marching band continues to add pizazz to the football game as it celebrated Gershwin’s 100th anniversary.

Off to initiate the new banquet room at Cascarelli’s, we enjoyed the company of faculty and staff guests, Sarah Briggs, Keith and Mary Margaret Moore, and Anthony and Jean Taffs. Following one-line introductions from everyone, we applauded our position as the class with the second highest percentage of alumni giving. Jim and Tam Royle, as hosts and emcees, gave prizes to Nancy Sobolik Lenin for coming the farthest (Oregon) and to Roy Boyer and Phil Willis, who tied for having the most grandchildren (4). Freshman corridor, second West Hall, had a huge turnout, thanks to the efforts of Jan Parmelee Taylor.

The Reunion Committee members received expressions of appreciation from the College, and those in attendance are already planning our 40th reunion. We look forward to seeing you in order to add to the good times we enjoyed at our 35th.

Marcia Bouma, ’63, 4360 S. Division, Kentwood 49548, was a math teacher in East Grand Rapids until 1977 and started a book swap in 1973. Marcia travels to the yearly Great Lakes Booksellers conventions. She is active in local area business groups and has traveled most of the Natchez Trace. Marcia received her M.A. from the University of Michigan.

Dar Christiansen, ’63, 4091 Squire Lane, Flushing 48433, is retired from a career in education and spent the last six years before retirement as associate principal at Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School. He earned M.A. and Ed.S. degrees from the University of Michigan. Dar has been married to Pat for 38 years and has five children and 13 grandchildren. Dar and Pat went to Europe in 1994 and mostly travel throughout the Upper Peninsula where their children live. They love to hunt and fish and plan to go to Alaska.

Susanne Wagoner Clay, ’63, 1605 Hall S.E., Grand Rapids 49506, is a middle school counselor in the East Grand Rapids school system. She has been married to her husband Harry for 26 years and has twin daughters, Katy Clay, ’01, and Jenny, and two stepsons. Susanne enjoys summer trips to her Lake Michigan cottage and spring break trips to warmer climates. She is president of the Michigan School Counselor Association and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Western Michigan University where she received her M.A. in counseling in 1969.

Hester Black Cope, ’63, 1750 Eunice Ave., Florence AL 35630, is executive director of Florence Main Street, Inc. Hester and her husband David have been married for 35 years and have one daughter. Hester taught school and served as coordinator of the city recycling program. She is now working on a project for downtown revitalization. Hester is a church elder and trustee and received the Florence Woman of the Year award in 1993. She also received the Individual

Volunteer of the Year Governor’s Award in 1991 and Conservationist of the Year award from the Alabama Environmental Council in 1992.

Mary Helen Scott Crandall, ’63, 2607 McCoy Rd., Gaylord 49735, is a retired teacher in the Gaylord Community Schools. Married for 32 years, she and her husband Donald have four children. Mary taught in Flint for three years, then in Gaylord from 1967 until her retirement in 1993. She spent the last 15 years as a special needs/special education coordinator.

Mary and her husband Donald have traveled quite extensively over the years, visiting all 50 states and Europe. She volunteers with many health and service organizations and is a commissioned Stephen Minister. She received her master’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Lawrence Cullum, ’63, 70 Georgia O’Keefe Tree Lane, Durango, CO 81301, is a gynecologist at Mercy Medical Center in Durango, where he has practiced for 25 years. He and his wife Luisa have four sons. Fluent in Spanish, they have taken many trips to Mexico and other parts of Latin America.

George Cutshaw, ’63, 30229 Sutherland, Warren 48093, has been an elementary teacher with the Fitzgerald public schools for 34 years. He and his wife Elaine have two sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. George is a member of numerous professional organizations.

Emilio DeGrazia, ’63, 211 W. Wabasha, Winona, MN 55987, is a professor and writer. He recently published a novel, A Canticle for Bread and Stones. He earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. His activities include Theatre Du Mississippi and other Minnesota arts organizations. He and his wife Monica have two children, and he has a grown daughter from a previous marriage.

Cathy Noble Downs, ’63, 1935 Teal Lane, Boise, ID 83706, is a teacher in the Boise public school system. The recipient of an M.A. at Boise State University, she was a consulting teacher, working with adults for three years, but is now back to teaching fifth grade. She also lived in Spain, England and Germany for two years. The mother of two children, Cathy is a member of AAUW and human rights groups.

M. Jane Conklin Eaton, ’63, 298 Vine Hill Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95065, has been a life science research assistant at Stanford University since 1974. Jane married Eugene Ott in 1964 but was widowed in 1970. She was married in 1974 to James Eaton. She has one daughter and one grandson. Jane received her M.A. from California State University, Hayward, in cellular physiology.

John Findley, ’63, 815 Northlawn, East Lansing 48823, is in the business development office for Citizens Bank and previously worked at Michigan National Bank. Married since 1965, he and his wife Louise have two children. John has traveled throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. He has been a member of the East Lansing Rotary Club for 27 years, past president of the MSU Downtown Coaches Club, and announcer for East Lansing High School varsity football and basketball games for the past 14 years.

James Goodnow, ’63, 310 Harbor Pointe Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611, is professor and coordinator for the international business program at Foster College of Business Administration, Bradley University. After teaching at eight universities, James has found the ideal position at Bradley where he’s in his 12th year. Professional and recreational travel has taken him and his family to more than three dozen countries, mostly in Europe but also Latin America, Africa and Asia. James and his wife Tonya have three children from previous marriages. James received his M.B.A. and D.B.A. from Indiana University.

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Grace Chauncy Adkinson, ’63, 13 Walnut Pl., Shererville, IN 46375, taught German in Calumet City, IL, for over nine years and in St. John, IN, for 13 years. She retired in June 1997. She has been married to her husband John for 30 years and has one daughter. Grace has taken student groups to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Personal trips include the Netherlands, Scandinavia and many of the United States.

Grace majored in German at Albion and continued her studies at the University of Michigan, receiving her M.A. Carole Evans Alm, ’63, 1511 Prairie Grove, Houston, TX 77077, has been a residential real estate agent for 20 years and has GRI, CRS and ABR professional designations. She received a Woman of Excellence Award in 1996 and is involved in Houston Junior Woman’s Club and Women’s Business Support Network. She has one daughter and enjoys hiking and snow-skiing in the western U.S.

The Class of 1963 gathered at Cascarelli’s in downtown Albion for its reunion dinner at Homecoming 1998 in October. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Bruce E. Martens, William G. Harrison, Phil S. Willis, Bruce K. Blakeman. (second row) Suzanne McFarlane Hefke, Kay Evans Bruns, Deborah Hutchings Martens, Jan Parmelee Taylor, Mary Jane McDonald Williams, Nancy Sobolik Lenon, Marcia Tjossem Muller, Kathreen Zinnecker Iseler, Joanna Norris Burton. (third row) Tamara Transue Royle, Mary Householder Fleming, Carol Price Walters, Barbara Purdo Terrell, Mary Shiere Hinchey, Marty Stiff Wallace, Mary Maynard Place, Darlene Roff VanTiem, Judith Case Kingsley. (fourth row) James G. Royle, C. Robert Maxfield, David H. Keefer, William R. Goudie, Howard R. Nielson, Robert D. Place, Roy W. Boyer, James C. Kingsley.

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MaryAnn Lyons Greeves, ’63, 4417 Chalfont Pl., Bethesda, MD 20816, is counsel at the FDIC. She moved to a litigation job in April 1998 and will be doing complex commercial litigation in federal court. MaryAnn recently married after many years of friendship with Robert Greeves and has two children by a previous marriage. She is active in her church, investment club, book club and other professional organizations. MaryAnn enjoys biking and even commutes to work by bike.

Paul Haight, ’63, 18130 N. Shore Estates Rd., Spring Lake 49456, is a familypractice physician. He has been married for 34 years to Sharon Farthing Haight, ’64, and has four children. Paul is president of the National Flying Physicians Association and president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine.

William Harrison, ’63, 16038 Mesa Verde, Houston, TX 77059, a former senior process engineer at Dow Chemical Co., retired in August after a 30-year career.

Bill lived and worked in Oporto, Portugal for three years while employed by Upjohn and Dow. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the Church of St. Peter. He continued his study of chemistry at the University of Michigan, earning his B.S.Ch.E. He and his wife Barbara have been married since 1969.

Mark Hector, ’63, 14713 Mockingbird Lane, Rochester 48307, is vice president for Engineering Services Ltd. He has a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Michigan. Mark and Zelda were married in Cancun in 1995. Mark has two children from a previous marriage. Besides visiting Mexico on business, Mark and Zelda have visited Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand.

He is a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Rochester and is active in the Reserve Air Force Officers League.

Mary Shiere Hinchey, ’63, 22 Rose Glen Dr., Andover, MA 01810, is a kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart School. She has been married for 29 great years and has two daughters and one son. Mary has traveled to Bermuda.

David Johannides, ’63, 603 Rothbury Lane, Louisville, KY 40243, has been married for 34 years to Ruth, and they have two grown children. He retired in 1997 from Alliant Health System and is currently doing consulting. David is active in the Middletown United Methodist Church. He received his M.H.A. from the University of Michigan in 1965.

Stephen Jones, ’63, 2017 Lloyd, Royal Oak 48073, is an attorney and shareholder of Beier Howlett, P.C. He and his wife Karen have been married for 29 years and have one daughter and one son. The recipient of a J.D. degree from the University of Michigan, Stephen is active in the state bar, Scouting and a number of community organizations.

Les Knickerbocker, ’63, 5813 Ridge Rd., Stevensville 49127, teaches eighth-grade math in the Eau Claire public schools. He taught and coached at Starr Commonwealth for two years following graduation and then was a probation-parole agent for the Michigan Department of Corrections from 1965 to 1998. He received an M.A. in counseling from Western Michigan University. Les has a son, a grandson and three stepchildren. He and his wife Jane travel to Europe yearly and participate in Elderhostels.

Janice Ross Law, ’63, 5212 Sage Square St., Houston, TX 77056, is an associate municipal judge for the city of Houston.

She holds a B.A. from the University of

Michigan and a J.D. from Nova University in Florida. Janice has been married to Donald Jansen for five years and has five adult stepchildren. She has traveled all over the world and hopes to see Jordan and Syria soon.

Nancy Sobolik Lenon, ’63, 13960 Orchard Knob Rd., Dallas, OR 97338, is a fifth grade teacher in the Salem/Keizer school district. She has taught in Connecticut, Illinois and Oregon and is looking forward to retirement in five years. Nancy married Larry Lenon in 1969 and has one daughter.

They enjoyed whitewater rafting in Oregon and took a naturalist cruise along Baja and the Sea of Cortez. She is active in Campfire, the school board and PTO. Nancy received her M.A. from the University of Chicago in 1966.

Bruce and Deborah Hutchings Martens, both ’63, 11536 E. Indian Lake Dr., Vicksburg 49097, retired from the field of education in 1996. They have traveled the U.S. and spent last winter in the Sebring, FL area. They also took a trip to Hawaii.

Bruce continues his Rotary membership and participated in a Rotary work project in Reynosa, Mexico.

Martha Wittenbach Mattson, ’63, 11088 Pegasus, San Diego, CA 92126, is a publisher and author. She wrote Amazons, the Forgotten Tribe, a book on understanding homosexuality. She lived for five years in Hong Kong and Tokyo. Martha received her M.A. from the University of Michigan.

She has two sons.

C. Robert Maxfield, ’63, 26530 Dundee Rd., Huntington Woods 48070, is the superintendent of the Farmington Schools.

Bob and Sara Meriwether Maxfield, ’64, celebrated their 33rd anniversary this year.

They have two sons. Bob and Sara have traveled all over the U.S.,and have visited the Caribbean and Europe. They belong to the Congregational Church of Birmingham.

Bob is the immediate past president of Oakland County School Superintendents, chair of Galileo Leadership Consortium, and received the Michigan PTA Outstanding Educator Award in 1993. He received his Ed.D. and M.A. from Wayne State University.

Bill Mick, ’63, 1614 Poseyville, Midland 48640, is retired from his position of city athletic director for Midland public schools. This year he celebrated 30 years of marriage to Mary Lou. They currently travel to North Carolina and California to visit their two sons. Bill earned his M.A. and Ed.S. from Central Michigan University.

Donald Morrison, ’63, 149 N. Bywood, Clawson 48017, retired from the Avondale school district after 32 years of teaching.

He and his wife Anna have four children.

Donald has been to Nova Scotia many times, but since retirement he has traveled to California, Arizona, Florida, Maine and New Hampshire. He enjoys spending the winter in Gulf Shores, AL. Donald continued his education receiving his B.A. and M.Ed. in counseling from Wayne State University.

Kathryn Young Mosier, ’63, 771 S. First St., Fulton, NY 13069, is a homemaker.

Kathryn and her husband Allan spent two years in Baguio, Philippines working in the Peace Corps with their infant son Brett Mosier, ’92. Kathryn and her family spent a year studying Spanish in Cuernavaca, Mexico, living with Mexican families. She continued her education at Middlebury College earning her M.A. in German.

Marcia Tjossem Muller, ’63, 3655 Canyon Ridge Arc, Las Cruces, NM 88011, has been vice president for university advancement at New Mexico State

University for the past eight years. The recipient of a master’s from Northwestern University, she previously worked at Long Island University, University of Miami and University of California, Irvine. She sings in the Masterworks Chorus and is active in her church. Marcia has two daughters and two grandchildren from a previous marriage and married Michael Muller in 1989. Recently, she has traveled to Italy, France and Spain.

Howard “Skip” Neilson, ’63, 29660 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills 48334, retired from Ford Motor Co. after a 30-year career. He now works for the Ford Employee Softball Association which administers the slo-pitch softball program at the Rotunda Fields in Dearborn. Skip was inducted into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He coached the Ford Adray softball team to six USSSA world industrial championships. Skip received his M.S. from Wayne State University in 1965.

Pamela Purslow Orton, ’63, 37 Norton Ave., Guilford, CN 06437, is executive director for the Guilford Center for Children. She taught for 15 years in Connecticut, California, Vermont and Maine and then moved to Connecticut in 1986 to work for her present employer.

Pamela’s husband passed away in 1984; she has two daughters. She has been to Europe several times, most recently to England, Scotland and Wales.

Diane Clark Patterson, ’63, 3006 Ocotillo Canyon Dr., Carlsbad, NM 22770, is a high school counselor, but is looking forward to retirement soon. She and her husband, “Pat” Patterson, have been married for 28 years and have two daughters. Diane’s very full life revolves around her children, family, church and community. She received her M.A. from Michigan State University in 1968.

Louann Pirtle Pearson, ’63, 13380-2 Pittman Rd., Adkins, TX 78101, was an elementary teacher for 10 years in Arlington, TX. Mother of three children from a previous marriage, she recently married Dayton Pearson and moved to the San Antonio area. Louann has traveled in almost every state of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She is very active in schoolrelated activities such as Phi Kappa Delta.

She was named Ellis Teacher of the Year in 1991 and has worked toward her master’s degree at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. Robert and Mary Maynard Place, both ’63, 394 Allview Rd., Westerville, OH 43081, are both active in Presbyterian Church activities and have traveled to Europe and to several national parks in the U.S. They are the parents of two daughters, one of whom died in 1996. Bob is a professor of chemistry at Otterbein College, where he has taught for the past 31 years. He earned his Ph.D. at University of California, Berkeley. Bob is the faculty representative on Otterbein’s Board of Trustees and also chairs the Faculty Council and the Science Division. The recipient of a master’s in social work, also at Berkeley, Mary is a psychiatric social worker providing psychotherapy to residents in retirement and nursing homes, and has worked for Harding Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital, for most of the last 31 years. She also has taught parenting classes and church workshops. They love their home on a lake near Westerville, and welcome visits from friends.

Janet Hover Preston, ’63, 666 San Pablo Ave., Casselberry, FL 32707, is a retired art teacher and chairman of the fine arts department at Cabrini High School in Allen Park. She married Dean Preston in 1965 and has three children and three grandchil-

dren. In 1997 Janet and Dean traveled to Italy. They recently bought a motorhome and plan to travel the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Bonnie Pastor Rogers, ’63, 102 Griswold St., Delaware, OH 43015, is a GRADS coordinator for at-risk students at the Delaware area vocational school.

Previously, she has taught kindergarten and English as a second language, and she has also been involved in refugee resettlement.

Bonnie earned an M.A. at the University of Michigan. She and her husband John are the parents of David Vang, ’89, Julie Rogers Stacy, ’93, and Katie Rogers, ’96.

James and Tamara Transue Royle, both ’63, 5660 Hacienda Court, Saginaw 48603, fell in love in the Albion College choir and later married. They are the parents of Timothy Royle, ’89, Michael Royle, ’92, and Megan Royle, ’95 (recently married to Joseph Green, ’97). Jim is an associate professor of teacher education in the College of Education at Saginaw Valley State University. During 1998, he retired from public education after 20 years as director of the Millet Learning Center to accept a full-time appointment to teach special education and educational leadership. Jim and Tammy spend summers at their cottage on Crystal Lake in Frankfort. Jim continues to chair the Health Source Saginaw Advisory Board and serves on the Special Education Advisory Committee to the State Board of Education. Tammy will begin her 22nd year as volunteer director of the church primary choir.

Nancy Patton Scott, ’63, 1555 Mackinaw Rd., S.E., Grand Rapids 49506, is a middle school teacher in Grand Rapids public schools. This year, Nancy and Robert celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary.

They have three children, Deborah Scott¸ ’88, Melissa and Stephen. Nancy and Bob have traveled in Central America and the Caribbean where they enjoy snorkeling.

Most of her activities center around her school and church. She is also involved in a hospital guild.

John Sellers, ’63, Sellstar Ranch, 18512 FM 1253, Lindale, TX 75771, is president of Sellmark, Inc., in Plano, TX. Earlier in his career, he was president of Target Marketing, Inc., and was a manager for General Foods in New York and Michigan Brand Products. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He and his wife Suzanne have three children and four grandsons.

George Shipman, ’63, 5128 Solar Heights Dr., Eugene, OR 97405, is a librarian at the University of Oregon (UO). In 1964, he married Krystyna Socha, and they have two sons, Brian Shipman, ’91, and Andrew.

George was recently awarded a Knight endowed chair by the university, in recognition of his exceptional leadership of the seven-library UO system. He is one of only a handful of librarians at the nation’s public universities to achieve the distinction of holding an endowed chair.

He earned an M.A. in history from Western Michigan University in 1965 and A.M.L.S. from the University of Michigan in 1967.

Nancy Parsons Smith, ’63, 7765 Forest, Dexter 48130, has been a histotechnologist for the Department of Pathology at University of Michigan Hospitals for 35 years. Nancy and her husband James have two children, Doug Smith, ’94, and Diane Smith, ’96.

Perry Smith, ’63, 3555 Greenbrier Blvd., 40A, Ann Arbor 48105, is an associate editor for mathematical reviews. He has traveled to China, Japan, India, Switzerland and Germany. After Albion, Perry continued his education at UCLA earning his M.A. and Ph.D. in mathematics.

David Sprandel, ’63, 18 Linden Lane, Mendham, NJ 07945, is a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies. He and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 33 years and have two grown children. David spent 10 years teaching physics, astronomy and mathematics. For the last 20 years, he has written computer software in the data and telecommunications area and is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery. David has an M.S. in physics and astronomy, and one in computer science.

Sue Miller Statzer, ’63, 426 Winter Park Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, is a first-grade teacher in the Colorado Springs School District. She has three sons, David, Chris and Todd. She has stayed in Colorado mainly for her love of the mountains. Her hobbies include camping, skiing, biking and mountain climbing.

Judith Schnell Stone, ’63, 4790 Forest Ridge Ct., Rochester 48306, is retired from teaching.

Virginia Patton Tenzis, ’63, 8 Tuttle Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, is retired. She received her master’s in library science from Rosary College.

Darlene Roff VanTiem, ’63, 1310 Kensington Rd., Grosse Pointe Park 48230, is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Dearborn. She is married to Phillip and has two children. Prior to joining the University of Michigan faculty, she was the training director for Ameritech advertising services. Darlene has traveled extensively in Europe, Mexico, Canada and China, and visited 35 states in the U.S. She received the National Technical Trainer of the Year award in 1991 and the National Leadership in the Automotive Industry Award in 1992. Darlene received her Ph.D. from Wayne State University and her M.S.A. from Central Michigan University.

Carol Voigt, ’63, is the “key note” behind many of the musical programs at Whitehall and Montague. She teaches music at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague and is also involved in the Sounds of Children, the Whirlwind Folk Dancers and the Montague Morris Team. Carol has even traveled to Europe in cultural exchanges with some of these groups.

Marty Stiff Wallace, ’63, 4209 Beverly Rd., Madison, WI 53711, is an office manager at University Publications for the University of Wisconsin. She and her husband Scott have three daughters. Marty and Scott have traveled throughout the U.S., Italy, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Marty enjoys volunteering at the Meriter Hospital.

Carol Price Walters, ’63, 43 Imperial Dr., S. Burlington, VT 05403, is clinical associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Vermont and director of two genetic screening programs. She has been at the University of Vermont since two weeks after graduation. Until 1989, she did basic research in cancer and normal development. This spring Carol traveled to France to visit her husband’s family. They also went to Wales to hike the coastal path and celebrate their 10th anniversary. She has a daughter by a previous marriage.

Both Carol and her husband David sing in the Burlington Oratorio Society Chorus.

Mary Jane McDonald Williams, ’63, 301 Wildwood Ave., Ann Arbor 48103, is an associate research editor for the Middle English Dictionary, University of Michigan. She taught for two years in the English Department at Ithaca College and then returned to Ann Arbor. Married since 1966 and parents of one son, Mary Jane and her husband Ralph have taken several

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trips to Italy while Ralph was teaching/ directing the University of Michigan summer program in Florence. They also traveled to Greece, England and Scotland.

Mary Jane also danced with the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet for many years and became assistant director for the company from 1973 to 1984.

64 John and Melanie Treynor Aves, both ’64, have recently sold Aves, Inc., and formed Macatawa Bay Associates. John is also managing director of The Veneman Collection, a high-quality outdoor furniture company. This month, two books written by the Aves, The Kitchen and Bath Color Book and Comfort Colors, will be released

by Rockport Publishers. The Aves live in Newport Beach, CA. Mary Totten Behnan, ’64, currently resides in Farmington Hills. Mary is substitute teaching and running a music business that involves accompanying area kids and adults who are preparing for recitals, auditions and scholarship competitions. She and her husband Ramsey have three children.

Jim Everett, ’64, moved to Ft. Myers, FL, in 1996 after his semi-retirement from Quality Control in Manufacturing. He has decided to seek a second career as an insurance agent and is very involved with his church’s music and drama program.

Jim still finds time to fish, golf, and bicycle and would love to hear from classmates in the 1960-64 era.

Karin Orr McClow, ’64, and photographer David DeJonge have produced an exhibit “Michigan Veterans of Five Wars,” honoring men and women who took part in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and Desert Storm/Desert Shield. The exhibit opened at the VanAndel Public Museum in Grand Rapids before moving to the State Capitol in Lansing. Karin resides in Grand Rapids.

67 Cora Michael Kevan, ’67, is working out of her home in Colorado Springs, CO, as a biologist consultant while taking care of her 94-year-old mother.

Katherine Shindel, ’67, moved earlier this year from Turkey to Scott AFB in Illinois.

She is serving as chief of readiness and evaluations in the Office of the Command Chaplain, Headquarters Air Mobility Command.

68 1968 reunion highlights Charles Raphael, ’68 Reunion Chair The Class of 1968 celebrated its 30th reunion with a great evening complete with a magician (J.R. McAtee, Class of 2002!) and a DJ spinning platters from the ’60s.

Peter and Becky Mitchell, Albion’s president and first lady, and Ben Hancock, vice president for institutional advancement, joined a group of faculty emeriti for the class’ dinner held at Duck Lake Country Club. The memories were flowing and laughter was heard throughout the weekend as classmates relived their days on campus.

Linda Rae Amrein, ’68, 307 East Laurel St., Stillwater, MN 55082, is a senior physical therapist coordinating the positioning clinic and shop services for the

Courage Center clinic. She holds a master’s in management from St. Aquinas College. Linda has made trips abroad to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and China, and is currently studying Mandarin Chinese. She is active with her church, community groups, and the Audubon Society. She is aunt to Dan Fergueson, ’99, and Susan Fergueson, ’95.

Mary Benedict Bardwell, ’68, 1 Elston Dr., Downingtown, PA 19335, teaches kindergarten in the Downingtown Area School District. She and her husband Bob are the parents of three sons.

Steven Basha, ’68, 727 Boxwood Rd., Woodland, CA 95695, is a public attorney/ assistant county counsel for Yolo County.

He holds a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and, along with practicing law, teaches at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento and coaches Woodland High School’s Mock Trial team. He currently chairs a city personnel board and is a member of the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court. He and his wife Susan are the parents of three children.

Deanne Bednar, ’68, took a full retirement in 1996 from West Bloomfield Schools after teaching art and sustainable futures.

She is using these talents to construct a natural building with a thatched roof and strawbale walls. Deanne is also illustrating natural building books and is on the board of Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center in Oxford, MI. Frank Burdine, ’68, 1490 Candlewood Dr., Upper St. Clair, PA 15241, is Robert Morris College’s vice president for institutional advancement. He earned a master’s degree in education from Wayne State University, and is active in many civic organizations including Rotary Club, Pittsburgh Vision Services and Pittsburgh Alumni Associations. He and his wife, Barbara Gale Burdine, ’70, continue to enjoy summers in Bay View, and are the parents of a grown daughter.

Kathryn Braun Carrithers, ’68, 521 Sheffield Ave., Flint 48503, continues to advance her career with Delphi Automotive Systems, currently working as personnel administrator. She earned a master’s degree in education, and has traveled extensively through the U.S. and Caribbean. Work with the Junior League of Flint and her church board, and caring for a family of four cats keeps her very busy.

Timothy Cash, ’68, 10760 Weatherly Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46236, is a CPA and partner with Ernst & Young. He has traveled to Europe, South Africa, Japan and South America. He and Nancy Ann Evans Cash, ’69, are the parents of three children, including Amy Cash Hanlon, ’93, and have three grandchildren.

Gail Louise Tinsley Chalbi, ’68, 12060 Norway St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448, teaches first and second grade for Forest Lake ISD. She holds a master’s degree in education from Hamline University. She is active with music and missions ministries at her church, various crafts and visiting family in California, Florida, North Carolina and Tunisia. She and her husband Ouahib have three children and a granddaughter.

Paula Collins D’Ambrosio, ’68, 18 Annandale Rd., Leonard 48367, has retired from her position as librarian at Stevenson High School in the Utica Community Schools. She earned her M.L.S. from the University of Michigan. She has been extensively involved with community music programs, accompanying the Rochester Community Chorus, and directing, accompanying and chairing a scholarship committee for the Rochester Tuesday Musicale. She has taken several cruises and traveled to Hawaii and Europe.

Her husband Gerald passed away earlier this year.

Jack Dingle, ’68, 2875 Squires Ridge, Columbus, OH 43220, runs an ophthalmol-

ogy practice and serves as associate professor with Ohio State University. He is president of the Columbus Ophthalmological Association and a trustee with a local foundation, the Brown Fund. He holds an M.D. from Ohio State University. He and his wife, Sue Harvey Dingle, ’67, also maintain a residence in Harbor Springs, and are the parents of three grown children.

Diane Dunn,’68, 1411 Harbor Dr., Walled Lake 48390, teaches elementary physical education for Livonia Public Schools. She spent several years in California, earning a master’s degree from National University and the 1989 Teacher of the Year award for the Palm Springs Unified School District.

A frequent-flier, she visits both California and Maine at least once each year.

Ginnie Anne Frost Edwardson, ’68, 5384 Fieldstone Dr. SW, Grandville 49418, works as a folk artist and owns the 17-yearold business, Needle in a Haystack. She is a charter member of the National Association of Wheat Weavers and has traveled to Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and throughout North America. She and her husband, Ed Edwardson, ’67, are the parents of three children.

Ronald Franks, ’68, 3007 Moss Creek Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604-2203, has spent the past year as dean/vice president for health affairs at Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University.

Previously, he spent nine years as dean of the medical school in Duluth, MN. He holds an M.D. from the University of Michigan. Ronald and his wife, Vicky Vicklund Franks, ’69, are the parents of two children.

Mary Ellen “Mimi” Gass, ’68, 2125 N. Wilson, Royal Oak 48073, teaches vocal music for Shrine High School. She has taken numerous student choirs or trips to Europe, Florida, and Washington, DC, and has herself traveled to Europe, throughout the British Isles, and to the Montreal Olympics. Active in community arts, she B. ROSS PHOTO

65 Bonnie Unger, ’65, spent last July in Indonesia with Earthwatch, building solar ovens on Lombok Island.

66 Sharon R. Parsons Chace, ’66, has written a children’s Christmas program called When Baby Jesus Grows Up that focuses on the attributes of the Christ child and enables those of all ages to relate to the story of Jesus. Sharon has studied at Andover Newton Theological School, Harvard and Yale Divinity Schools, and is currently enrolled in the master of theological studies program at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. She lives in Meriden, CT.

The Class of 1968 held its reunion dinner at Duck Lake Country Club during Homecoming 1998. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Richard B. Hutson, Philip N. Potvin, Susan Garlinghouse Kuhn, Beth Zahnow Rosin, Joseph O. Reed, Lynne Becker Reed, Charles G. Raphael, Kathryn Braun Carrithers, Nancy Blair Wagner, James M. Oakley, Susan Mendenhall Wiltse. (back row) Daniel P. Strong, Elizabeth Knust Pickup, Marilyn Spitler Misner, Linda R. Amrein, Gardner “Bose” Lloyd, Frank H. Burdine, Robert E. Pickup, Mary Frisbie Ryckman, Jack B. Dingle, Neil R. Warriner, Peggy Gillette Ogden, Joseph Kopchick, Laura Frechen Septic, Jack E. Boynton, Carol Rhoton Williamson, Michael R. Keller, Joanne Eddy George, Stephen Wong, Robert H. Black, Diane Murray Pratt, Mimi Gass, Timothy R. Cash, Janis E. Lintern, David G. Moore, John H. Huber, Brendan Ross, Annette Hall Heldt.

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works with two community theater groups and directs a professional vocal ensemble.

Mimi holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University and is the sister of Judith Gass, ’63, and the daughter of Margaret Starks Gass, ’39.

previously taught math and computer science at the secondary and college levels.

Saundra keeps busy with church activities and advocating for education for the deaf.

The Landsburgs are parents to two daughters.

Joanne Eddy George, ’68, 508 Nakoma Dr., Midland 48640, currently teaches Spanish at the elementary and middleschool levels for Midland Public Schools.

She is active with several church programs and professional organizations. She and her husband Barry have traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe, and are the parents of two children.

Jeffrey Lowman, ’68, lives at 138 Woodland Ave., Summit, NJ 07901, and is married to LeeAnne Lowman.

Andrea Transue Haidle, ’68, 1842 Sherman SE, E. Grand Rapids 49506, describes herself as a “professional volunteer,” currently serving as president of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, a position she has held since 1992. She holds a master’s degree in psychology. She and her husband Marc have two sons.

James Hamilton, ’68, served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica from 1968 to 1971, decided to stay in the country and has been farming and ranching for the past 27 years.

In 1991, James started to build a four-star country resort in the area of the active Arenal volcano, which includes rainforests and hot springs. The resort specializes in ecotourism. Albion alumni are welcome.

Catherine Dobson Harman,’68, 7519 Blanford Ct., Alexandria, VA 22315, is a librarian for the U.S. Department of Justice, previously having worked for the Federal Trade Commission. She earned her M.L.S. from the University of Michigan. She and her husband Michael are the parents of 14year-old Daniel.

James “Chip” Hart, ’68, 1744 Central Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091, is president of Caster Corporation, a company he joined in 1968. He serves as president of his local school board, and presides over the Community Church of Wilmette Board of Trustees. His travel is mostly connected with sailing regattas. James is married to Becky Budd Hart, ’69, and they are parents of a daughter.

Annette Hall Heldt, ’68, 1185 Bear Creek Ct., Rochester 48306, is a school social worker, and has previously done clinical private practice. She holds an M.S.W. and is active in professional organizations. She is the mother of two daughters, including Alainya, ’95.

Susan Garlinghouse Kuhn, ’68, 2172 E. Wattles, Troy 48098, is Metalworking Lubricating Company’s first saleswoman, selling industrial hydrocarbons and environmental oil recycling. She served eight years as an Oakland County commissioner, and continues to be active in civic and professional organizations. Susan and her husband Jay have married each other twice, first in 1971 and again in 1992.

Brenda Belson Lazarus, ’68, 1940 Springberry Circle, Naples, FL 34109, is in her second year teaching at Florida Gulf Coast University, having previously taught for 12 years at Grand Valley State University. She holds a doctorate from Michigan State University, and is active with professional organizations and her church. She and her husband Donald are celebrating 28 years of marriage and have a son.

Saundra Landsburg, ’68, 10248 Placita Cresta Mia, Tucson, AZ 85749, is selfemployed as a corporate trainer, and with her husband David, ’67, does jury research.

She holds a master’s in computer science from the University of Arizona, and

Rita Carlson McBride, ’68, 113 S. Connecticut St., Hobart, IN 46342-4214, is an elementary school art specialist with the city of Hobart. A member of her local historical society, Rita also plays flute in the Northwest Indiana Community Band.

She holds a master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She and Keith have been married 30 years and have a son.

Robert Moore, ’68, 20 Lakeview Heights, Niantic, CT 06357, is pastor of the Niantic Community Church, a position he’s held since 1994. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Theology and spent a pastoral sabbatical at Andover Newton Theological School. He has traveled to England, Nicaragua, the Caribbean and Canada. He and his wife Evelyn are the parents of two teenagers.

Don Mueller, ’68, 1603 Ruth Place, Honolulu, HI 96816, is CEO of CompuVision Technologies. He holds an M.B.A. from Michigan State University.

Rather than attend Albion’s homecoming, Don chose a bike tour of Provence, France, and also was married this past fall. He is the father of a grown son.

Terrie Battjes Munn, ’68, 666 W. 21st St., Upland, CA 91784, is an entrepreneur interior designer. She has traveled to Europe and Africa, and gone diving in Australia and the Caribbean. Terrie holds a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan.

She has been married for 24 years to James, and has two grown stepchildren.

James Oakley, ’68, 72 Whitetail Ct., Troy 48098, left a long career as a small business owner to become a professional comedy juggler. He spent much of 1996 performing at the Bobby Vinton Theatre in Branson, MO, and has done numerous opening acts. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and married Gerry in 1996.

Peggy Gillette Ogden, ’68, 16 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035, is president and CEO of Central New York Community Foundation. She has lived for two years in Peru as a Peace Corps volunteer, and lived in Spain during the 1970s. Peggy is the recipient of a 1997 Spirit of American Women Award. She holds an M.B.A. from Syracuse University and is the parent of three children.

Robert and Elizabeth Knust Pickup, both ’68, 1300 SW 21st Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33486, celebrated 30 years of marriage last June. Robert is CFO of Renaissance Cruises, Inc., and he holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. The Pickups have three children.

John Porter, ’68, 527 _ Second, Traverse City 49684-2218, is services supervisor for Michigan Jobs Commission Rehabilitation Services. He is also a certified national luge coach and national/international luge judge, and involved in many national sports organizations. He had the opportunity to travel to Norway for the 1994 Winter Olympics, and to Germany and Austria on International Luge Federation business.

John holds a master’s degree in sociology from Central Michigan University, and has two grown children.

Dianne Murray Pratt, ’68, P.O. Box 1119, Duluth, GA 30096-1119, is senior vice president of SBU Southeast, Inc. She and her husband Richard, ’69, formed an insurance agency in 1996, which they sold to their own insurance carrier. She holds several professional financial certifications, and has held leadership roles in the Georgia statewide Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Association. She is also national treasurer for the Murray Clan Society of North America. The Pratts make regular trips to the Western U.S. and Great Britain.

Charles Raphael, ’68, 879 Foxhall Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48304, is senior vice president for the retail banking group of First Chicago NBD Corp. He has published several articles on banking and served numerous professional committees and associations. He has traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe, and to the Caribbean. He is married to Sally and has two daughters, including Kristen, ’98, and a son born this past fall.

Joseph and Lynn Becker Reed, both ’68, 337 McMillan, Grosse Pointe Farms, celebrated 29 years of marriage this year.

Joe works as a management consultant, and Lynn teaches fourth grade in Grosse Pointe.

She holds a master’s degree in reading from Oakland University, and Joe has a master’s in educational administration from the University of Michigan. The Reeds are the parents of two children.

Mary Kathryn Rosecrants, ’68, 1400 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14610, teaches English at Brockport Central School. She is on the executive committee of The Brockport Teachers Association, has served for more than 20 years as a church trustee and is a member of the Junior Women’s Club. She holds a master’s degree in education and has traveled through the U.S., Europe and to Mexico. She has one grown daughter.

Beth Zahnow Rosin, ’68, 1240 Burns Rd., Milford 48381, has taught at the elementary level for 16 years. She volunteers for her local hospital, church, public library and the Saginaw Area Reading Council. She holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University and has traveled throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Beth and her husband Frederick are the parents of three children, Anne, ’96, Kirk, ’98, and Sarah, ’00.

Brendan Ross, ’68, has become a Certified Business Communicator, a designation conferred by the Business Marketing Association. A professional photographer in the Detroit area, Brendan has recently done brochures for Tico Titanium, GE Plastics and many other companies.

Becky Ruthven, ’68, 3 Pan Handle Lane, Westport, CT 06880, is senior vice president of Speedvision and Outdoor Life Networks.

Mary Frisbie Ryckman, ’68, 2636 Fox Chase, Troy 48098-2331, teaches mathematics at The Roeper School. She has been married to Les for 25 years and has three sons, including Greg, ’01.

Kristin Jeynes Schick, ’68, 4191 Mohawk Tr., Adrian 49221, teaches fifth grade for Tecumseh Public Schools. Married for 30 years, she and Brian, ’67, are the parents of three children.

Harold Schneider, ’68, 2002 Crooked Creek Lane, Arlington, TX 76006, is selfemployed as an investment manager. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a doctorate in accounting from the University of Missouri. Harold also keeps busy with Toastmasters International and as a high school

volleyball referee. He traveled to The Atlanta Olympics and married his wife Judy in 1992.

Janice Ballenger Scott, ’68, 10750 Bessemer Bend Rd., Casper, WY 826048701, works “very full time” as a ranch wife. She and her husband Hustace are the parents of three children. Janice says, “College friends who enjoy bird watching, fly fishing, etc. or just seeing the Wyoming sagebrush flats are welcome at Eagle Ridge Ranch.”

Laura Frechen Septic, ’68, 1185 Hideaway Valley #17, Harbor Springs 49740, is a certified oncology nurse and team leader for Northern Michigan Hospital. She is the mother of two children.

Richard Smith, ’68, 915 Castle Pt., Hoboken, NJ 07030, is chairman, CEO and editor-in-chief of Newsweek. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and is active in numerous professional organizations, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Design Museum, the Council on Foreign Relations, and Albion College’s Board of Trustees.

Travel, he notes, has taken him to “neither the North or South Pole, but almost everywhere in between.” He is married to Soon-Young Yoon, and has three children.

Diane Klaiss Snell, ’68, is settling in at 2842 Chicory Rd., Racine, WI 53403, and hopes to work in international education.

Through the fall 1998 semester, she had taught Spanish for Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE. She holds a master’s degree in Latin American literature, part of which was completed in Mexico, and taught English in Bogota, Colombia, during the early 1970s. She has been married to Theron Snell, ’70, for 28 years. The Snells have one son.

Daniel Paul Strong, ’68, 4635 Commodore Dr., Stow, OH 44224, works for Allstate Insurance Co. as an insurance and technical specialist. He is a CPCU and has presided over the Stow Jaycees and The Akron Bicycle Club. He and Emily Brewer Strong, ’67, are the parents of two sons.

Toni Anne Young Terrel, ’68, 3495 South 100 East, Wabash, IN 46992, teaches biology at Wabash High School. She holds a master’s degree from Portland State University. In 1996, she and her husband Ted drove to Alaska, visiting classmate Janice Ballenger Scott, ’68. The Terrels have one daughter and four grandchildren.

Dianne Russell Tesnar, ’68, P.O. Box 759, Ortonville 48462, is a staff physical therapist for Hurley Medical Center, and also affiliates with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She also works as a lab assistant/ instructor at Wayne State University, Oakland University, and University of Michigan-Flint, and has won awards for professional excellence. She and her husband James are the parents of four children.

Robert Tibble, ’68, 20612 Woodbend Dr., Northville 48167-3000, is a configuration manager for ESI, Inc. He is married to Carla Hird Tibble, ’71, and they have one son.

Sylvia Jane Townsend, ’68, 47 Olentangy St., Columbus, OH 43202, is an interpretive naturalist for the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. She also works seasonally as a naturalist for The Ohio State Parks System.

She is currently working toward a master’s degree in natural resources at Ohio State University.

Ellen Sarver Vanderkolk, ’68, 238 Waddington Rd., Bloomfield Village 48301, is an administrative assistant with Horizons-Upward Bound Development for The Cranbrook Educational Community.

She looks forward to a trip to Ireland with Nomads, Inc., in 1999. She is married to Ben Vanderkolk and has four children and two grandchildren.

Richard Lee Vanderlinde, ’68, 4546 Blueberry Woods Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32258, is an account executive for DSI and owner of Vanmark, a mailing business. He and his family have moved 15 times to places throughout the U.S., and have traveled “a large chunk of the world.” He and his wife Susan have three children and a granddaughter.

Nancy Blair Wagner, ’68, 6653 College Park, Clarkston 48346, has spent 29 years with IBM, currently serving as a national segment executive. She holds a master’s degree in mathematics from Cornell University. She has traveled to Scotland for golf, and to Atlanta for the Olympics.

She and her husband William recently celebrated 23 years of marriage.

Gail Allis Ward, ’68, 4508 Summer Dr., Anderson, IN 46012, has moved to teaching sixth- grade language arts and social studies for Anderson Community Schools after 27 years as an elementary teacher. She is active with Lutheran church activities and is a member of The Anderson Symphonic Choir and Symphony Friends.

She and Richard have been married for 26 years and are the parents of two children.

Sherry Watts, ’68, 1085 Stonewood Ct., Westlake, OH 44145-2800, is a selfemployed management consultant for The Watts Connection. This is a second career for her after 25 years with The Standard Oil Co., which included a two-year taste of the “frontier life” in Alaska, during the pipeline construction. She has traveled to the British Isles and Tahiti, and also done wilderness canoeing and sailing in Maine.

Active in leadership in her Episcopal Diocese as well as a number of community organizations, Sherry has received the YWCA Career Women of Achievement certificate. She attended graduate school and holds an M.B.A. Susan Mendenhall Wiltse, ’68, 303 Green Acres Lane, Elk Rapids 49629, celebrated 23 years as a teacher, currently teaching first grade for Elk Rapids Schools. She is active in many church organizations.

Susan is married to Thomas, ’69, and they are the parents of two daughters, including Nora, ’99.

Stephen Wong, ’68, 126 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, is an ophthalmologist and also serves as associate professor and residence program director at Temple University School of Medicine. He is an examiner for The American Board of Ophthalmology, and has traveled to The People’s Republic of China as a guest lecturer and surgeon at Shandong Medical School. Stephen and his wife Susan have been married 26 years and have a family of two cats.

Sally Spitz Zoller, ’68, 1445 Sunset Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, teaches first grade and reading recovery for Rio Rancho Public Schools. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education from The University of New Mexico. She and her husband David have been married for 29 years and have three children.

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69 Kenneth Sleight, ’69, became the first person to be licensed as a professional counselor by the state of Connecticut after lobbying for licensure legislation for counselors. He received his Th.M. in pastoral counseling from Boston University School of Theology in 1973, and has been in private practice since 1976. He is also on the staff of the Street Ministry of West Hartford, a youth counseling outreach ministry sponsored by local churches, service groups and individual contributions.

70 Dale Bonser, ’70, plays trumpet and is librarian for the Scottsville Clown Band which performs at over 50 parades and concerts each year throughout Michigan.

To learn more about his clown band, check out his Web site at http://www.t-one.net/ clownband/.

71 Dwight and Linda Weber Burton, both ’71, recently moved to 1721 Lynbrook Dr., Flint 48507, with Dwight’s assignment as senior pastor at the Flint Central United Methodist Church and as director of the Northwest Flint Cooperative Parish. Linda now holds a master’s degree in public management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Falinda Hartsuff Geerling, ’71, has moved to 4124 Cummings Court NW, Walker 49544. She is working for Spring Arbor College’s west region, as a writing specialist with the adult studies program.

Her second son, Ben Geerling, graduated from Albion College this past May. Daryl Todd, ’71, was promoted to divisional vice president for global sourcing for KMart’s hardlines division.

The promotion carries with it opportunities for several trips each year to Asia, Europe and Central America, sourcing items for toys, seasonal hardware, auto accessories and sporting goods. He lives in Shelby Township.

73 1973 reunion highlights Jennifer Lee Huffman, ’73 Reunion Chair The Class of 1973 gathered first for its dinner in Upper Baldwin and then for an afterglow at the home of Neil, ’73, and Marcia Hepler Starkey, ’74, a few blocks from campus. During the dinner program, an informal poll was taken of how many classmates from each freshman residence hall were on hand, and freshman roommates who were both in attendance were noted.

There were folks from around the country, and fond memories and stories were shared. The reminiscing continued at the Starkeys’. It is rumored that there was a small group (they all have a common

Sigma Nu connection) still going strong into the wee hours. The year 2003 will mark the 30th reunion, and everyone should plan on gathering again to share what is going on in their lives.

Steve Bannow, ’73, 700 Richards St. #2306, Honolulu, HI 96813, is officer-incharge of the Naval Legal Service OfficePacific and an instructor at Chaminade University of Honolulu and Hawaii Pacific University. He holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, a J.D. from Loyola University, and an L.L.M. from George Washington University.

Jan Sperry Baumgras, ’73, 3903 Nottingham Terrace, Midland 48642, is a database specialist with Dow Chemical Research and Development. She holds a master’s degree in computer science from Grand Valley State University. She is a Boy Scout leader and an athletics and music booster clubs member. She and her husband David have two children, Anna and Greg, and have traveled throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Lynnora Taylor Beaubien, ’73, 13121 Picadilly, Sterling Heights 48312, teaches math for the Rochester Community Schools. She holds a master’s degree from Oakland University. She enjoys teaching Sunday School and has traveled to Mexico and Spain. She has one son, Paul, 11.

Wayne and Nancy Fles Brenneman, both ’73, 1715 Peck St., Muskegon 49441, are physicians in private practice. Wayne also is medical director of a local HMO branch and serves on the North Muskegon school board. The Brennemans have two daughters, Kathy, 15, and Laura, 13.

Thomas Carnwath, ’73, has been named vice president for information technology services at Widener University in Delaware. He also continues to serve as assistant to the president and as an adjunct faculty member for Widener’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Sarah Clark, ’73, 530 Northlake Dr., Dallas, TX 75218, is a senior attorney with Jackson Walker, L.L.P. She holds both a J.D. from University of the PacificMcGeorge School of Law and an M.B.A. from California State UniversitySacramento.

Patricia Miller Costas, ’73, 1182 Glendale Ave., Adrian 49221, is a secretary with the Lenawee Intermediate School District.

Besides being active with church and school activities, she has been a commissioner and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the city of Adrian and has held leadership positions with the Croswell Opera House board, the Adrian Community Nursery board and the school millage campaign. She and husband John, ’72, are the parents of Alex, ’01, and Alicia.

Dianne Dawson-Ryan, ’73, 312 N. Foster, Lansing 48912, is busy with the local PTA, parks and recreation board, Neighborhood Watch, and handicapped advocacy and volunteer work. She and her husband Robert have a daughter, Shawna, and spend their summers camping near Alma. Dianne has formally studied juggling and continues to practice.

Brian and Cheryl Bennett Fox, both ’73, 93 Goose Knob Dr., Riverton, WY 82501, are active in church activities, including the choir, and singing with the Central Wyoming Community College Chorale.

Cheryl also plays in a handbell choir, and Brian recently appeared in a local production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Brian earned his

M.D. from Wayne State University and practices obstetrics/gynecology. The Foxes have two sons, Eric and Adam.

Martha Horsburgh Fusco, ’73, 4800 Rachel Lane, Richmond Heights, OH 44143, continues a 25-year association with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, now serving as assistant to the curator of invertebrate paleontology; she also works at the YMCA. She earned a master’s degree in geology from the University of Nebraska. She is a long-time member of an international women’s civic and service organization in her community. She and her husband Chris have three daughters, Megan, Jessica and Martha.

Joyce Baker Gates, ’73, 2522 Esch Ave., Ann Arbor 48104, is executive editor at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education at the University of Michigan. She holds a master’s degree in library science from the University of Michigan. She and her husband Larry have a son, Aaron, 6.

Leslie Richardson Green, ’73, 979 Chesterfield, Birmingham 48009, is a speech-language pathologist with Beaumont Hospital. She earned an M.A. from Wayne State University. She keeps busy with church activities, the local PTA, and producing and stage-managing high school musicals. She traveled with a high school group to Greece and Italy earlier this year. She and her husband Blake have a daughter, Elizabeth.

MaryPat Zaliagiris Harter, ’73, 358 Watkins Lane, Battle Creek 49015, is director of finance for United Way of Greater Battle Creek. She is treasurer for her local PTA and active in church activities, including the church soup kitchen. She and her husband, Phillip, ’71, have three children.

Jennifer Lee Huffman, ’73, 618 Bay St, Petoskey 49770, is self-employed and is the author of Money and Marriage: Choices, Rights, and Responsibilities. She holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University and is a leader in many organizations. She has traveled recently to Guatemala, Lake Tahoe for skiing and Colorado for whitewater rafting. She has three sons including Jeremy, ’99.

Janet Lee Kinzinger, ’73, 530 N. Main St., Milford 48381-0413, runs a private law practice, and is currently a student at the Whitaker School of Theology in Detroit.

She holds a J.D. from the University of Detroit School of Law. She is active with the State Bar of Michigan Land Title Standards Committee and Milford Historical Society, and has been named a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. She travels with her vintage race car, often visiting Phoenix in January for the collector car auctions.

Jennifer Lonergan Lang, ’73, 33 W. 67th St., New York, NY 10023, is a restaurateur, owning Café des Artistes in New York City. She and her husband George have a son, Simon, and a daughter, Gigi.

Louise Magoon, ’73, 5235 Twilight Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, is the health education coordinator for A.S.K. Clinic.

She earned a master’s degree in nursing from University of Michigan and was an Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute Fellow in 1996. While serving at the American Embassy, she lived for three years in Cameroon. She and her husband, Njock Libii, have two children, Kehla and Kobi.

Michele Cubbison Marquardt, ’73, 1517 Spruce Dr., Kalamazoo 49008, is an estate planning attorney with DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Wayne State University

Law School. She and her husband Jim have a son, Andrew, 9.

John McLaughlin, ’73, CMS 1416-12, P.O. Box 311, Mendham, NJ 07945-0311, moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is vice president and regional development manager for CMS Energy Corporation. Work takes him to Chile and Brazil on a regular basis, but he and his family “expect to be involved on many fronts” in their new home. He and his wife, Catherine Vereeke McLaughlin, ’74, have two children.

Daniel McQuiston, ’73, 506 Tulip Poplar Crest, Carmel, IN 46033, is an associate professor of marketing at Butler University.

Teaching appointments have also taken him to Hungary and to the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He holds an M.B.A. from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the Ohio State University. He and his wife Cathy have two daughters, Megan, 8, and Jennifer, 5.

Geoffery Merszei, ’73, 4904 Warblers Way, Midland 48640, is vice president and treasurer for the Dow Chemical Company.

He has spent 17 years of his 21-year career with Dow living and working in Europe, Asia and Pacific countries. He and his wife MJ have two sons, Jason and Michael.

Ken Nemeth, ’73, 6239 Danbury Lane, Dallas, TX 75214, is a geoscientist/ interpreter for Schlumberger/GeoQuest.

He holds a master’s degree from the University of Texas. Research and business trips have taken him to Mexico, Europe and around the United States.

Earlier this year he received an Outstanding Service Award from the Dallas Geological Society, and he is a founding member and instructor with the North Texas Geoscience Technology Training Center. He has one daughter.

Walter Nichols, ’73, 2701 Calhoun Rd. #41, Albion 49224, serves concurrently as the principal of Albion Open School and Albion Middle School. He earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan University and an Ed.S. degree from Michigan State. He is a minister of Albion’s Grace Temple Church of God in Christ, and a member of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Black Educators Association and the National Black Child Development Institute. He and his wife Ruby have four children and two grandchildren.

Rick Rodes, ’73, 541 Melissa Dr., Ambler, PA 19002, is vice president of sales and marketing and a partner in the pharmaceutical consulting firm TVG. He holds a master’s degree in educational psychology from Temple University. He keeps active through membership in tennis and soccer clubs and with church activities both in Pennsylvania and his summer home in Crystal Lake. He and his wife Judy have three children.

John Rose, ’73, P.O. Box 82038, Fairbanks, AK 99708, is an environmental consultant and also works as a wildlife biologist with ABR, Inc. He holds a master’s degree in biology from the University of Alaska. While business and recreation travel are mostly undertaken in Alaska, he notes that he has done research in southern Spain as well as “the lower 48.”

He and his wife Carol live with “an assortment of cats and a dog.”

Margaret “Peggy” Meyer Sindt, ’73, 7100 Condit Rd., Homer 49245, is executive director of the Albion Economic Development Corp. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and is active with Albion College’s Planned Giving Advisory Committee, the city of

Albion’s Community Visioning Committee, Albion Alliance 2000 and Albion Rotary, and she is vice chair for the Community Mental Health Board. She and her husband, Conrad Sindt, ’69, recently celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Lynne Goldbaum Sisson, ’73, 6060 Ponderosa Dr., Stevensville 49127, enjoys work at the Lincoln Township Public Library. Interior design and refinishing older furniture are two “compelling” hobbies. Married to Bill Sisson, she has a stepdaughter, Gail, and a son, Matthew, 10.

Sharon Childers Slaughter, ’73, 17439 E. Brown Place, Aurora, CO 80013, is an artist, doing both gallery work and commissioned portraits, and she also designs and markets jewelry. She has traveled to Hawaii, Mexico, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Married to Milt Slaughter, she has two stepchildren.

Dale Smith, ’73, 12202 E.R. Ave., Scotts 49088, is an alternative/adult education program director at Climax-Scotts. He holds a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education, and was selected as Climax-Scotts’ Most Significant Educator five times during the past eight years. He has traveled to Europe and throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Las Vegas. He and his wife Janice have a daughter, Jennifer, ’99.

Becky Mikeshock Soper, ’73, 1905 Bethwick Court, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, teaches eighth grade math at Dacula Middle School. She travels extensively to soccer tournaments with her son Ryan, and iceskating competitions with her daughter Janet. Becky and her husband, Mark Soper, ’75, have been married for 17 years.

Jack Strayer, ’73, 509 N. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314, is vice president for external affairs for the National Center for Policy Analysis. He is an expert on free market health reforms, and has appeared on numerous news and talk programs, including CNN Prime Time News, CNBC, C-SPAN, PBS’ Nightly Business Report and Fox Morning News. Previously he worked as a legislative assistant to thenCongressman David Stockman and as a lobbyist.

Vincent Thomas, ’73, 27375 Bloomfield Dr., Lathrup Village 48076, operates his own firm, Networking Services for Novell.

He also holds an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is a C.P.A. He and his wife, Coletta Nelson Thomas, ’76, have one son, Quinn, ’01.

Reggie Trombly, ’73, 4113 County Line, Casco 48064, owns Trombly & Trombly Builders, Inc., and is head coach for Richmond High School girls’ varsity basketball. He holds a master’s in guidance and counseling from Oakland University, and is a member of the Michigan and National Home Builders Associations. He and his wife, Debbie Morley Trombly, ’72, have three children including Justin, ’01.

Becky Shafer Tuuk, ’73, 205 Southwoods Ave., Fremont 49412, works primarily as a “mother and housewife.” She is also a Girl Scout leader, directs a children’s choir, sings in a madrigal choir and volunteers with local schools and her Congregational church. She enjoys camping and traveling around the United States with her husband Roger and their two children, Jennifer and Jonathan.

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Spreading the word We wish to thank all of the admission volunteers who give their time to student recruitment activities. The individuals listed below have represented Albion at high school college night programs and at metropolitan college fairs this past fall.

Colorado

Indiana

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Fountain Valley School, Colorado Springs Todd Warner, ’92

South Bend John Stoddard, ’87

Columbus Suburban College Fair Matthew Courser, ’96

Michigan

Lakewood High School Christopher O’Connor, ’97

Illinois

Bay City Ellen Crane, ’92, and William Crane, ’62

College of DuPage Schaumburg Kathleen Quinn, ’84

Lorain County College Fair Julie Busch, ’80

Schoolcraft Community College DeWitt White and Heather White, ’96

Homewood-Flossmoor Diane Jackson, ’94

Oklahoma Tulsa Area Fair Janie Lawson and Mark Wenzel

Traverse City Krista Maxson Cooper, ’93

Moraine Valley Community College Diane Jackson, ’94

Wisconsin Wayland Academy Carl, ’93, and Jane Brand Weiskittel, ’88

North Carolina Triton College, River Grove Michelle Calver Newman, ’90

Guilford County Schools Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Linda Vivian Pulling, ’75

Share the “Albion Experience” with a young person you know Yes, I would like to recommend the following high school student.

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Jane Greenawalt Westbrook, ’73, 7108 Thorncrest SE, Grand Rapids 49546, teaches fifth grade at Rather School in Ionia. She is active is several professional organizations and is a member of the Thornapple Community Church Choir.

She and her husband Jim have three children, including Beth, ’00. Earlier this year, Jane and Beth traveled to Cozumel, Mexico.

Sam Wibberley, ’73, 159 E. Main St., Jewett City, CT 06351, is pastor of DaySpring Church of God and president/ CEO of Sam Wibberley Tire Auto Service Center. On missions, he has traveled to more than a dozen foreign countries, including some 90 trips to England. He and his wife Cynthia have five children.

Judith Herring Winter, ’73, P.O. Box 1360, Manchaca, TX 78652, is a library consultant. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Denver. She and her husband William enjoy summers at their Vermont home, where Judith is involved with a garden club, civic beautification, gold, and the local art center.

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Meredith Browne Upward, ’73, 1974 Fairway Dr., Birmingham 48009, is district sales manager for Varig Brazilian Airlines, and has traveled the globe both for business and with her family. She is a board member of the Michigan Business Travel Association, secretary of the Detroit Area Sales Manager Association, and is active coaching and playing soccer. She and her husband, Geoffrey, ’72, have two sons, Andrew and Ben, ’00.

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Bruce Annett, ’74, has been promoted to executive director of marketing and public affairs at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.

James Matthews, ’74, has been appointed acting dean of students at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Christa Ottinger Speers, ’74, is currently teaching high-school German and English.

She and her husband David have four sons and became grandparents this past October.

They live in De Forest, WI.

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If you wish to recommend more than one student, please attach additional sheets.

Yes, I would like to become an admission volunteer.

I am willing to do the following: Call applicants and discuss the quality of an Albion education and/or how Albion prepared me for my career Represent Albion at a local high school “college night” program Attend a reception for prospective students in my area For more information, contact: Marsha Rosewarne Tompkins, ’79, director of admission volunteers, 800/858-6770. Return this form to Tompkins at Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.

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75 Jan Corey Arnett, ’75, is one of 15 winners of Guideposts magazine’s Writers Workshop Competition. Her entry, “The Would-Be Horse Whisperer,” was one of 5,400 manuscripts submitted, and Arnett received an all-expenses-paid week at a workshop directed by prominent writers and editors of inspirational, interfaith articles and books. She owns Coralan Communications in Battle Creek.

Barbara Boyd, ’75, is retail operations and training supervisor for Republic Bancorp, Lansing. She is board chair and community lay director of The MidMichigan Emmaus Community, and, over the past three years, has been invited to several Michigan churches as a guest soloist performing contemporary Christian music.

Mark Smith, ’75, has a private law practice in Pensacola, FL, specializing in general civil matters such as Social Security, disability, consumer bankruptcy and family laws. He is expanding from one associate attorney to two.

76 Thomas Ludington, ’76, was recently elected to the board of The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, a Midland foundation that supports local health and community programs. Ludington currently serves as a Midland County Circuit Court judge.

Ted Miller, ’76, is professor of English literature at Soka University, Tokyo. He received his doctorate in education from Temple University this past May. He and his wife Mary Lou have two sons, Beau and Casey.

78 1978 reunion highlights Timothy Newsted, ’78 Reunion Chair The Class of 1978 gathered together in style at the Cascades Manor House in Jackson to celebrate its 20th class reunion. The evening featured a trivia game, prizes and more than a few stories about the “good old days.” During the festivities, it was announced the class had won the award for having the most members returning to Homecoming 1998. We hope to see an even bigger turnout back on campus for the big “two-five” just five years away.

Guy (Schwartz) Anthony, ’78, 295 El Cerrito Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010, is an assistant treasurer of Intel Corp. His jobs at Intel have included finance, treasury and materials. Guy is a member of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

He is involved with small group ministry at a local church. Guy holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He has lived in the San Francisco Bay area, Albuquerque and Hong Kong. He and his wife Gigi have three children.

Rich Baird, ’78, 346 Drovers Lane, Palatine, IL 60067, is a partner and operations leader for Americas Pricewaterhouse Coopers. He has also worked for the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, Eastern Michigan University and Coopers and Lybrand. Rich is a trustee of Albion College and of the United Methodist Homes and Services of Chicago.

He and his wife Linda have three children.

Patricia Baker-Baker, ’78, 7152 Foxthorn, Canton 48182, is the owner of WBS, Inc. in Canton. She has also served in management positions for Denny’s Inc., H.R. Trainer and Lawson, Inc. Patricia is a member of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, the Canton Business Women’s Association and NAFE. Patricia has one daughter.

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Elizabeth Boysen Bauer, ’78, 4920 Grange Rd., Middleville 49333, is an elementary teacher at Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. She has taught kindergarten, third and now fifth grades and holds an M.A. degree from Michigan State University. Elizabeth and her husband Jeffrey have two children.

Frederick Cromie, ’78, 1696 Hill St., Reese 48757, is principal of Reese High School. Fred holds an M.A. from Ball State University. He was named Administrator of the Year in 1995 by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. He and his wife, Camella Mayin Cromie, ’77, have three children.

Harriet Hunt Brown, ’78, 18772 Walmer Lane, Beverly Hills 48025, holds a master’s in the teaching of reading from Oakland University. She taught at Brookside School, the elementary division of Cranbrook Schools for 16 years, but is now taking on the even more challenging role of stay-at-home mom. Harriet received the 1993 Excellence in Teaching Award from Brookside School. She and her husband Jay, ’73, have traveled to Europe and South America, where they completed the adoption of their son.

Thomas Daly, ’78, 2676 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, is director of finance and administration for Asia Pacific for Goss Graphic Systems. He has worked for Goss, which is the world’s leading manufacturer of newspaper printing presses, for 10 years. Thomas helped launch a joint venture in China in 1994. He holds an M.B.A. degree and is a CPA. He is married to Jeanne-Marie.

Joe Calvaruso, ’78, 9635 Treetop Dr., Galesburg 49053, is a senior vice president of Shoreline Bank. He holds an M.B.A. from Western Michigan University and is on the board for Robert Morris Associates.

He and his wife Donna were married in 1997 at Albion College’s Bellemont Manor.

Cynthia Cartwright, ’78, 27 Chandler Brook, North Yarmouth, ME 04097, is a self-employed educational consultant for family practice and surgical residency programs in Maine. She has also worked as a medical technologist and as a high school science and health teacher. Cynthia made two presentations at the annual meeting of the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine in Chicago in April. She holds R.N. and M.S.Ed. degrees. Cynthia and her husband, Andrew Curtin, have two daughters.

Lucinda Clark, ’78, 5249 Van Atta Rd., Okemos 48864, is an analyst for the state of Michigan. She currently works for testing services for health professionals’ licensing.

Lucinda has been involved with Big Brothers & Big Sisters for 15 years, and was named as Volunteer of the Year in 1987 for a five-state region. She is a member of the Michigan State University choral union as well. She and her husband Terrence have one daughter.

Jane Andert Clarke, ’78, 300 W. Higham, St. Johns 48879, is a certified court reporter for the 65-2 district court in St. Johns. She has worked in the court system since graduating from Albion. Jane is a past president of the statewide court reporters’ association and teaches new reporters’ seminars. She has also served on several local non-profit boards for domestic violence programs, local political parties, church and school. Jane and her husband Terry have two daughters.

Mark Crawford, ’78, 235 Brentwood, Battle Creek 49015, is director of marketing and fund development for Battle Creek Health System. He has also worked at WOTV Channel 41 as vice president and COO. Mark is chair of Silent Observer and the Eye Opener series and is a volunteer with the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the Red Cross, United Way, Kellogg Community College and First United Methodist Church. He is a seventime Michigan Emmy nominee. He and his wife Sheila have three children.

Cheryl Myers Duggan, ’78, 2416 Pleasant View Dr., Rochester Hills 48306, is an English teacher at Detroit Country Day School. Her job includes admissions duties as well. Cheryl holds an M.A.T. in reading from Oakland University and was recognized by MAMSE as Teacher of the Year. She and her husband Charles have one son.

Laurie Boehl Edwards, ’78, 617 Lake Shore Rd., Grafton, WI 53024, is a homemaker and volunteer. She holds an M.A. in human relations and an M.A. in ESL. Laurie published a textbook in 1995 called Citizenship Now! to help immigrants pass citizenship tests. She and her husband Dave have twin daughters.

Peter Fales, ’78, 1635 Fredericks Dr., Monroe 48162, is an attorney. He is board chair of Caring Alternative, serves on the Monroe Custer Airport Advisory Board and is a trustee of the Monroe Community Foundation. He and his wife Mary have two children.

Alan and Sherryl Seavitt Fletcher, ’78, 1057 Carriage Hill Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, have two sons. Alan is CEO and president of Accountants, Inc., and Sherryl is associate director of undergraduate admissions at Johns Hopkins University. In January 1995 Alan opened his first Baltimore office of Accountants, Inc., an accounting and finance staffing services company, and opened a second in 1997. Sherryl is involved as a member of the Junior League of Annapolis, the University of Michigan Club of Washington, DC, and the executive board of the Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling. She earned an M.A. in 1986 from the University of Michigan in higher education administration.

Janet Gruschow Franciso, ’78, 70 E. Shrewsbury Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, is executive director of the Princeton University Environmental Institute. She spent over 10 years working in the human rights field in Washington, DC, focusing on Latin America. The last job she held in Washington was as a senior program associate for Latin America for the Science and Human Rights Program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Janet holds an M.A. in international studies from Johns Hopkins University. She and her husband John have two sons.

David Fregolle, ’78, 30665 Hunters Dr., Building 22, Farmington Hills 48334, is president of Fregolle and Fregolle. David graduated from both Albion College and Cooley Law School with honors. He earned his J.D. degree from Cooley in 1983.

Steven Fulton, ’78, 5900 West Q Ave., Kalamazoo 49009, is owner of James E. Fulton and Sons Inc., an excavating contractor. Steven has worked as a mechanic, truck driver, equipment operator and foreman. He has traveled by motorcycle to parts of the western United States, Canada, Quebec and the Midwest with his girlfriend. He is a member of the Associated Underground Contractors, and his business continuously supports various community activities.

Pamela Georgeson, ’78, 30216 Oakview Way, Bingham Farms 48025, is a physician and allergist at the Grosse Pointe Allergy and Asthma Center. She has traveled extensively throughout Michigan and the United States lecturing to primary care physicians and teaching about asthma and allergy diseases.

Greg Glowicki, ’78, 4956 W. Bis Rd., Midland 48642, is a maintenance supervisor at McAlear- Sawden Elementary School in Bay City. He recently resigned from coaching track, cross country and football at Bay City Western. In 1996 Greg was inducted into the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame. He is now devoting some much-needed time to his family and competing frequently in Master’s Track and Field Meets and triathlons throughout the Midwest. Greg and his wife Mary Ann have two children, and Greg has two stepchildren.

Lee Goldner, ’78, 15841 72nd St., South Haven 49090, is president of LCK, Inc., a planning and consulting firm he began in 1990 after leaving the field of education.

Lee holds an M.S. from Western Michigan University, a Ch.F.C. from American College and a C.M.F.C. from the College for Financial Planning. He and his wife Linda have two sons.

Tom Grathwohl, ’78, 410 Mt. Parian Rd., Atlanta, GA, is division president of Deutsche Financial Services in Atlanta.

After living in the San Francisco Bay area for about 15 years, he and his wife Darcy moved to Atlanta in 1996. They have two sons.

Carolyn Sielaff Gross, ’78, 362 Mahogany Glen, Escondido, CA 92026, is a professional speaker on creative life solutions and recently retired from a 20year career in food sales and marketing.

She now travels around the United States conducting seminars and giving keynote addresses for conferences and corporations.

Carolyn serves on the board of the National Speakers Association and is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. She married Bryan Gross three years ago.

Anne Rigby Haley, ’78, 300 Shelter Cove, Lizella, GA 31052, is a French and history teacher at the Windsor Academy. She has also taught at the Putnam County (GA) Middle School and Mount de Sales High School in Macon, GA. Anne is currently organizing her fourth student tour of selected European cities. She was one of 13 teachers selected statewide to be a “Dream Team Adviser” in 1995 for the 1996 Olympics. Anne holds an M.Ed. in social studies. She and her husband Jim have three children.

Philip Havens, ’78, 401 Scarlet Oak Dr., Findlay, OH 45840, is an orthopedic surgeon. He also started a land development company, Brookview Homes. He is married to Peggy and has four children.

Debra Koss, ’78, 4953 N. Elkhart Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53217, is a public relations account executive for Kloppenburg and Associates. Her recent positions have included advertising account manager, communications manager and public

relations manager. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.

Debra is the mother of three children and has a Harley Sportster, on which she has traveled recently to parts of the western United States and Canada.

Elizabeth Lemersal, ’78, 604 Birch St. SW, Vienna, VA 22180, works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Earthquake Program. She is married to Steve Sickels and took a trip last summer to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons.

John and Cathy Martin Leverenz, ’78, 1339 Yorkshire, Grosse Pointe Park 48230 have four children. John is a dentist, and Cathy is a homemaker. They are both busy volunteers and very involved in their children’s activities. John coaches baseball and soccer while Cathy has served as president of the PTO, a Girl Scout leader and a Sunday school teacher.

Mary Mersereau-Kempf, ’78, 3701 Fuller Dr., Midland 48642, is a third-grade teacher with Midland Public Schools. She and her husband James have twin sons.

Dave Miller, ’78, 3918 Courtyard Pl., Grand Rapids 49546, is a business partner for Symix Software and a manager of the West Michigan office for sales and support for the software for Godlan, Inc. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Fran Federer Miller, ’79, have twin children.

Monte Moffett, ’78, 1556 Admiral Court, Porter, IN 46304, recently became principal of River Forest High School. He holds an M.A. from Ball State University and is working toward an Ed.S. He has traveled to Europe and 48 states. He and his wife Karen have one son.

Sally Gates Phillips, ’78, 2054 Stabler Rd., Akron, OH 44313, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron. Sally is active in the Fairlawn West United Church of Christ and the Parent/ Teacher Association. She holds an M.S. in nutrition from Michigan State. She and her husband Tom have three children.

Dan Picklo, ’78, Kurbergstrasse 51, 8049 Zurich, Switzerland, is manager of Western Europe pricing for General Motors-Europe.

Sue Counsell Ritchie, ’78, RD2 Box 2076, Arlington, VT 05250, is a Spanish teacher and the chair of the foreign language department at Long Trail School, a small independent school for grades 7-12 in Dorset, VT. Sue is involved in several teaching organizations, takes classes every summer in Latin America and the United States, and is a CPR instructor. Sue earned her master’s in education in 1991 from Castlelan State College in Vermont. She and her husband Ron have a dog named Sasha.

Susan Kent Rohleder, ’78, 2313 Tanglewood Dr., Salem, OH 44460, is a homemaker and volunteer. Her husband, Howard Rohleder, ’80, was recently promoted to the position of CEO at Salem Community Hospital. Susan is treasurer of the Salem Community Hospital Auxiliary and volunteers at the hospital on a weekly basis. She is also active in the Salem High School Band Boosters. The couple has two children.

Rick and Kathy Gannon Salomon, ’78, 325 31st Ave. NW, Hickory, NC 28601, are deeply involved in church activities. An M.D., Rick opened a Christ-centered solo dermatology practice in 1992 where he strives not only to treat skin diseases, but to treat patients as people and share the love of Christ in his everyday work. He also serves as a discussion leader for BibleStudy Fellowship International and as a Sunday school teacher at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Kathy is the leader of a junior high church youth group and is active in homeschool teaching groups. She holds a master’s in education. The couple has three children.

Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, ’78, 4043 N. 17th St., Arlington, VA 22207, and her husband, Sheldon, have returned to Washington, DC, recently from a five-year assignment at the embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. They served three years at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya as well and have two sons.

Belinda Bishop Sears, ’78, 8771 N. Reams Rd., Centralia, MO 65240, is a resident physician at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics. She married Scott Sears, a veterinary medicine student, in 1997 and earned her M.D. the same year.

The couple has two horses, two cats and one dog.

Karmala Bridges Sherwood, ’78, 4 Stoneybrook Rd., Sharon, MA 02067, is an educational administrator for comprehensive school planning with the Boston Public Schools. She holds an M.Ed. From Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. Karmala also has taught in grades K-9. Her community activities include working with a quilting guild which donates quilts to AIDS babies and an African-American educators association. She and her husband James have two sons.

Karen Coats Shinevar, ’78, 785 DeMarrais Place, Oradell, NJ 07649, is a vice president for AT&T Wireless Services.

She holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan. Karen’s recent travels have taken her to Vermont, Disney World, the Bahamas and Arizona. She and her husband Peter have two sons.

Bruce Snyder, ’78, and his women’s ensemble recorded with Aretha Franklin on the Princess Diana memorial CD. He has been heavily involved since then with his chamber choir, men’s and women’s ensemble, and will guest conduct a community-wide performance of “Messiah.” Bruce and his wife Jane have just completed 20 years of teaching in Bloomfield Hills Schools and reside in Orchard Lake.

Steve and Julie Johnson Spencer, ’78, 74995 Burman, Richmond 48062, have two sons. Steve is self-employed with Spencer Dairy Farm, and Julie is a third grade teacher with Capac Community Schools.

Julie holds a master’s degree. The family traveled to Atlanta in 1996 to witness the Olympic Games.

Megan Johnson Stadele, ’78, 645 S. 46th St., Boulder, CO 80303, is a stay-at-home mom for her three daughters. The recipient of a master’s in bilingual education/ESL, she previously taught in the Boulder Valley schools. She is also a Sunday school teacher. Megan is married to Lee Stadele, ’80.

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NEWS FROM CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Fall recruiting results in nearly 200 campus interviews “Well prepared.”

“Intelligent and confident.”

“An outstanding group of candidates.”

These statements are a sampling of the comments made about Albion students by organizations participating in on-campus recruiting this past fall.

The Office of Career Development recently concluded another productive fall recruiting season. The office would like to thank the participating students and employers for making this year so successful.

Over 19 companies participated for a total of almost 200 interviews!

Andersen Consulting, Arthur Andersen, Comerica, Eli Lilly, Ernst & Young, Plante & Moran, and PricewaterhouseCoopers represented just a few of the companies actively recruiting current students.

During the spring semester, Career Development encourages students to participate in job fairs as well as on-campus recruitment. The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair, Job Pursuit ’99 and WorkChicago ’99 are three job fairs that allow students to network and interview with hundreds of representatives from a variety of industries. The Career Development staff welcomes new organizations that wish to recruit Albion students. If your organization is interested in participating in a job fair or recruiting on campus in the coming months, contact the Office of Career Development at 517/629-0332 or send e-mail to lbogardus@albion.edu.

Volunteer recognition The following alumni were among the volunteers who assisted the Office of Career Development with its Mock Interview program this past fall: Megan Murray, ’94, City of Albion Office of Human Resources Walter Nichols, Jr., ’73, Albion Public Schools Bradley Smiles, ’92, Aerotek, Jackson, MI

Gail Capel Stephenoff, ’78, 4799 Sarasota Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026, is the assistant to the vice president for enrollment management at the Ohio State University.

She has worked in other capacities at Ohio State as well, including residence hall director and in professional school admissions. She holds an M.A. in health education from Ohio State and an M.A. in higher education from Michigan State University. She and her husband Mark have one son.

Dave Steffey, ’78, 3115 Ishpeming Trail, Traverse City 49686, is an M.D. with a specialty in neuroradiology.

Betsy Anderson Sullivan, ’78, 122 W. Maple Ave., Moorestown, NJ 08057, is the publications and public relations coordinator for the Moorestown Friends School. She has also worked as a reporter and copy editor for the Burlington County Times in New Jersey and the Flint Journal in Michigan. She has had more than 30 freelance articles published in the New York Times, and is the co-author of the Prentice Hall Complete Guide to Business Etiquette. Betsy is a member of her Presbyterian church bell choir and is a soccer mom. She and her husband David have one son.

Ron Vanderlinden, ’78, 8512 Pineway Dr., Laurel, MD 20723, is head football coach at the University of Maryland, College Park. He holds an M.A. from Bowling Green State University and has coached at Bowling Green, the University of Michigan, Ball State University, the University of Colorado and Northwestern University.

Bobbie Houghton VanEck, ’78, 17991 28 Mile Rd, Albion 49224, previously worked at Albion College as assistant registrar and now handcrafts jewelry and stained glass pieces. She holds an M.A. in educational leadership from Western Michigan University and is involved with many service groups for special needs children.

She and her husband Richard have two children.

Robert Wells, ’78, 2355 Dorchester, Apt. #202, Troy 48084, is president of WellsMcCann Insurance Agency, Inc.

The Briton Career Connection The Briton Career Connection is a job search mentoring program run by the Office of Career Development. If you wish to make a connection directly with students by becoming involved in this important service, please send the following information. You can e-mail lbogardus@albion.edu, call Career Development at 517/629-0332, or clip this form and mail to: Office of Career Development, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.

Name ________________________________________________________ Class year _____________________________________________________ Major ________________________________________________________ Additional education/degree _______________________________________ Type of industry ________________________________________________ Business name _________________________________________________ Job title _______________________________________________________ Business address ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Business telephone ______________________________________________ E-mail address _________________________________________________ Optional information: Home address __________________________________________________ Home telephone ________________________________________________

■ Please indicate whether you prefer to be contacted at work or home.

Philip Wentworth, ’78, RR1 Box 1503, Waymart, PA 18472, is president of Pocono Design Systems, Inc. He is involved on the boards of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Lackawanna Junior College, Lutheran Services Northeast (PA), Hospice St. John, Mid-Valley Enterprise Zone and the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. He and his wife Kimberly have two children. The family recently traveled to England and Ireland.

Dave Wood, ’78, 353 Hi Meadow Dr., Bailey, CO 80421, is the West Region section head for Glaxo Wellcome Regional Monitoring department. He and his wife Rochelle have one son.

79 Eric Bacon, ’79, has been named senior vice president at Linsalata Capital Partners after eight years as vice president and will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and negotiating prospective acquisitions.

He, his wife, Claudia Sweringen Bacon, ’80, and their family reside in Russell Township in the Greater Cleveland area.

Dan Cahill, ’79, won the 1998 Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Athens (GA) Area Technical Institute. He continues there as program director of paralegal studies, in addition to maintaining a general law practice in Athens.

Ellen Byram Rothwell, ’79, has made a career move from business management to education, and now works for her local school system. She and her family reside in Rockford.

David Wood, ’79, has been promoted to professor of urology and chief of urologic oncology at Wayne State University and the affiliated Karmanos Cancer Institute.

He specializes in the treatment of bladder and prostate cancer.

80 Susan Reeves Beyer, ’80, has recently been appointed director of financial applications product management with Comshare, Inc., of Ann Arbor. Comshare specializes in financial applications software for CFOs. Susan and her husband have three children and live in Saline.

81 Butch Hollowell, ’81, a partner with the Detroit law firm Butzel Long, is also involved with Kern Woodward Associates, a partnership of Detroit developers and architects who were appointed by Mayor Dennis Archer to build Campus Martius, a five-block development of offices, stores and a hotel in Detroit’s central business district.

82 Melissa “Missy” Bichl Sturgis, ’82, and her family recently moved to 307 Hawk Dr., Slidell, LA 70461. She is an actress with Slidell Theatre, a member of her local chamber of commerce, and a volunteer at her children’s schools.

83 1983 reunion highlights William Pope, ’83 Reunion Chair The Class of 1983 celebrated its 15th class reunion ’80s style. The alums, and their families, gathered to remember their first and final days on campus while enjoying lunch and dinner to catch up on old times. During a picnic-style lunch held pre-game, ’83 grads traveled back in time to orientation week as SOAR leaders held a miniorientation. To keep the kiddies busy, a clown made “balloon pets,” which were enjoyed by everybody!

They finished lunch just in time to watch the Britons defeat Alma (2714). For dinner they gathered for a “post-graduation” dinner! Well, sort of . . . they wanted to end their reunion with memories of their final Albion days. The Mary Sykes Room was decorated with caps and gowns, tassels and 1983 memorabilia from the library archives. Alums and their families spent time paging through yearbooks and enjoying old photographs while reminiscing and catching up on lost time. The “time machine” theme was enjoyed by everyone, and the reunion was a success!

Daniel Barcheski, ’83, 2518 Ridgecroft SE, Grand Rapids 49546, is CEO of The Staffing Group and owner of IMPACT, Inc., a non-profit organization that assists welfare recipients with obtaining and keeping career opportunities. He holds a degree from Harvard Business School. He and his wife Nancy have four children, Brian, Joey, Catherine and John.

Sidney Barnwell, ’83, 1200 Hidden Lake Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, is a senior internal audit manager for Trustmark Insurance Co. He received an M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He and his wife Lois have two children, Bradley and Brittany.

John and Ginna Wisnom Beckett, both ’83, 2347 Forest Hill Circle, Mansfield, OH 44903, celebrated 11 years of marriage this year. John is a physician with Emergency Medicine Physicians, while Ginna keeps busy teaching aerobics and caring for James, 6, and Jessie, 3.

Kathryn Brockmiller, ’83, 10714 LaSalle Blvd., Huntington Woods 48070, is a private mortgage banker with Norwest Bank. She volunteers at the Pewabic Pottery factory, and for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

Douglas and Teresa “Teri” Conley Brown, both ’83, live at 525 Lakeland, Grosse Pointe 48230. Doug is employed as treasurer of Chrysler Canada LTD. Teri is active with the Junior League of Detroit and Sigma Gamma. Doug holds an M.B.A. from the University of Detroit. They are the parents of three children, Robert II, Abigail and Matthew.

Jim Clegg, ’83, 133 Southwyck Dr., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, is self-employed as an investments/day trader. He has also been assistant coach for 14 seasons of varsity basketball at Chagrin Falls High School. Jim and his wife Kelley have five

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Susan Putalik Dickerson, ’83, 2175 Stony Pt. Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911, works for Rand Co., Inc. She has traveled to Greece and lived a while in Alaska, where she met her husband Randy. The Dickersons have two sons, Reid and Cole.

Brian Fisk, ’83, 27 New Chardon, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, is the city of Westminster’s planning director. He earned his master’s degree in urban planning from UCLA, and has been a member of the City of Laguna Niguel Planning Commission since 1990.

Laura Byers Flechsig, ’83, 2153 N. Thomas Rd., Saginaw 48609, teaches at Great Lakes College. She and her family traveled this year to China and the western United States. She is married to Randolph, and they have two sons, Harrison and Clayton.

Bill Fleming, ’83, spent 10 years as an FBI special agent in New Jersey, but has recently been transferred to Macomb County. He holds a J.D. from Wayne State University. He and his wife Laura are parents to Megan, 3, and Emily, 1.

Mark Gilmore, ’83, 3461 Sand Point Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809, is Canterbury School’s director of school development.

He is involved with several community arts, architectural restoration and preservation organizations, and has finally built his home ceramics studio. He and his wife, Lynne Futter Gilmore, ’74, have traveled to British Columbia, Costa Rica and Italy.

Audrey Pastor Gluschke, ’83, P.O. Box 1175, Westcliffe, CO 81252, “flies the Friendly Skies” as a flight attendant, based for six months each year in Colorado, the other six in Germany. She is pursuing graduate study in psychology, and also volunteers with a local hospice and land conservation organization. She and her husband Peter welcomed daughter Elisabeth in March.

Sharon Gutherie, ’83, 1998 Morrison, Canton 48187, recently left a 10-year stint with the State of Utah Tax Commission and is pursuing a law degree at Wayne State University. She holds an M.B.A. from Brigham Young University. She is a registered CPA in both Michigan and Utah.

Besides traveling to 43 United States, she has done a tour of South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore.

Nancy Szymanski Hannan, ’83, 8340 Sunburst, Center Line 48015-1541, is an ISO-9000 consultant and Web developer for CDI Information Services. She moonlights as the owner of an embroidery business, teaching software for sewing/ embroidery enthusiasts. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of Detroit. She and her husband James are the parents of Jacquelyn.

Scott Harrison, ’83, 46724 Registry Dr., Canton 48187-1689, engineers the NovellNT system for Comerica. He will finish an M.B.A. this month at the University of Michigan. He and his wife Donna are parents to two busy children, Katlyn and Ryan.

Eric Homeister, ’83, 4 Brookside Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877, is a partner with Tom James Co., Fine Men’s Clothing, but thinking ahead to the fall of 2000, when he plans to “pursue other interests” with a move to Grand Rapids. He has traveled to the United Kingdom and the Caribbean and makes frequent trips to Vail and Northern Michigan. With his wife Carol, he has two sons, Owen and Emmet.

Mark Hornsby, ’83, 601 First St. #5, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, is account manager for Jackson-Dawson Communications, a small automotive training company.

He volunteers as a crisis hotline counselor.

Along with his brother and mother, Mark has visited his childhood home in Hong Kong, and also spend a New Year’s Eve in London.

Martha Glotfelty Jennings, ’83, Apt. 5B Harston Tower 3, 109 Repulse Bay Rd., Hong Kong, is married to Peter Jennings, ’82. The Jennings have two children: Gretchen, 10, and Spencer, 7.

Michael Kosiara, ’83, 357 N. First St., Rogers City 49779, teaches at Rogers City High School. He has recently been listed in Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in International Education, and Who’s Who among American Teachers. He is married to Anne.

Sandy Baxter Kuhn, ’83, 9045 Chadwell Ct., Fishers, IN 46038, is enjoying the “wonderful benefits and perks” of being a full-time mom. She is also serving as a middle school parent-teacher organization treasurer, and received a Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan ParentTeacher Association in 1998. She earned an elementary education teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University. She and her husband Paul are the parents of Brad, 11, and Abby, 5.

Karen Holcomb Merrill, ’83, 6069 Grand River Dr., Grand Ledge 48837, is executive director for Michigan Common Cause. She is currently working with other Albion alumni to sponsor a campaign finance reform proposal on the next Michigan state ballot. Karen and her husband Larry have traveled to Hawaii, Mexico, Antigua and Barbados. They are the parents of three sons.

Jeffery Mills, ’83, 2223 Wiggins Rd., Fenton 48430, teaches in Lake Fenton Community Schools.

Deborah Sallwasser Oleskowicz, ’83, 2524 Wild Timothy Rd., Naperville, IL 60564, has worked since 1986 as a genetic counselor, in New Jersey, California, and currently for Christ Hospital and Medical Center. She holds a master’s degree in human genetics and is a member of several professional organizations. She and her husband John have three children, Daniel, Nicholas and Kathryn.

Dan Patterson, ’83, 5410 Bristol Parke, Clarkston 48348, is senior vice president and national sales director for Olde Discount Corp.

George Pennachio, ’83, Los Angeles, covers the Hollywood beat for KABC-TV as an entertainment reporter. He has received three Emmy Awards for television news work. He is active in the Thalians, a mental health charity. He and his wife Erin also support a greyhound adoption organization, and live with two greyhounds of their own.

William Pope, ’83, 524 Guy Walker Way, Durham, NC 27703, is director of major gifts at Duke University, having gotten his start at Albion College as director of corporation and foundation relations. He is a consultant to the Durham Symphony and has volunteered with numerous state and national cancer and other health organizations. He earned a master’s degree from Michigan State University, and married Melissa last year, in Jamaica.

Melany Pirkle Raubolt, ’83, 1732 Charlton, Ann Arbor 48103, is a pediatric nurse practitioner with Allen D. Dumont, M.D., P.C. She holds a B.S.N. from DePauw University and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She and her husband Joseph spent a week on a barge cruise this past June, exploring the Burgundy region of France. The Raubolts have a son, Daniel.

Ray and Dawn Rickard Roberts, both ’83, 14038 Royal Grand, Redford 48239, are both teaching music, Ray at the elementary level for Livonia Public Schools and Dawn directing a high school choir for Clarenceville Public Schools. Ray earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, and Dawn earned hers from Eastern Michigan. They both are active soloists with local choirs and ensembles. Ray sang the lead tenor role in Carmen this past August for The Friends of the Opera of Michigan and performed with The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra and Verdi Opera Theatre Company of Michigan in September. They have visited 40 of the 50 United States, and are parents of Trevor, Austin and Colette.

Amy Cain Sares, ’83, 1531 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206, keeps busy raising two sets of twins. She also finds time for involvement with economic development groups and the Denver Botanical and Zoological Societies. She and her husband Mark have traveled throughout Europe and vacation every year in Florida.

Daniel Sondee, ’83, 500 E. Del Mar Blvd., #4, Pasadena, CA 91101, is Southern California regional manager for Pratt & Whitney. He holds a B.S.M.E. from the University of Michigan, and earned an M.B.A. from UCLA. George Sterling, ’83, 7832 Open Meadow Rd., Brighton 48116, is an account manager with Laboratory Solutions Group.

He and his wife, Kari Zamarron Sterling, ’86, have four children: Dillon, 7, Bacall, 5, Levi, 3, and Santana, 2.

Ginny Sullivan Van Blaricom, ’83, 5323 Sand Lily Dr., Naperville, IL 60564, is busy working as a volunteer. She and her husband Patrick have three children, Justin, 4, Lindsay, 2, and Colin, 2 months.

Stephen Watkins, ’83, 2650 W. Bradley Pl., Chicago 60618, is a former independent business owner who has “spent the last few years with family . . . floating around Florida and the Caribbean on boat.” He has been an “Entrepreneur of the Year” nominee and was selected to a three-year “Birthing of Giants” education program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He and his wife Shelly have a daughter, Courtney.

Barbara Weidendorf, ’83, 28474 Bayberry Rd., Farmington Hills 48331, is in her ninth year of teaching German and French at West Bloomfield High School.

She earned her M.A.T. from Wayne State University in 1993. She has traveled to Asia and Europe.

Becky Small Weiss, ’83, 1171 Darlington Oak Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33703, holds a master’s degree in psychology. She and her husband Allan have two children, Daniel, 3, and Sarah, 2 months.

William Zenoniani, ’83, 607 Fitch St., Albion 49224, is an assembly person for Advanced Fuel Components, Inc. He currently presides as Grand Knight of the Albion Knights of Columbus Council. He and his wife, Laurene Ruggie Zenoniani, ’81, have been married 14 years and live with their cat, Fluffy.

84 Brian Bailey, ’84, is chief operations officer for Bailiwck Corp., a family-owned chain of 10 retail stores in northern Michigan. He and his family live in Suttons Bay. Patricia Finnegan, ’84, teaches middleschool physical education for the Detroit Public Schools. She has also completed 1,600 hours of therapeutic massage training, and plans to work independently doing massage.

Greg Lemanski, ’84, continues his career as a State Farm agent in Lansing. He and his wife Brenda have three sons, Garrett, Quinton and Grant.

Lauren Mitchell, ’84, has left a 12-year career as a group insurance representative to do business as Complementary Angles, selling brownies to Chicago area coffee shops. Alumni traveling in the Chicago area should ask for “Aunt Maimee’s brownies—you know, the triangle-shaped ones.” She is also making jewelry, consulting on budget room designs and tutoring middle-school students.

85 Karen Repasky Mishra, ’85, and her husband Aneil both teach business at Wake Forest University. Their address is 1021 Wessyngton Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Sarah “Sally” Craig Peterek, ’85, graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an M.S. in administration. She continues as executive director of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka at the Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband Michael have three children, Madalynn, 8, Mitchell, 6, and Tyler, 4.

The Petereks live in Niles, and their children attend Ballard Elementary where Amy DeVos, ’71, is principal. They would like to hear from any Albionites from the Niles area and can be reached at 616/6838140.

86 Don Huldin, ’86, is regional sales manager with Novi-based Weltronic Technitron, selling welding tools to auto manufacturers and suppliers in five states.

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88 1988 reunion highlights Fall color on the quad and great football awaited as the Class of 1988 returned for its 10th reunion.

The Britons continued their winning tradition on the gridiron with a decisive victory over Alma College, and class members gathered at the stadium to cheer them on and to catch up on news of old friends. The Dark Horse Brew Pub in Marshall was the location for the evening reunion festivities and contributed to more good times. We’ll do it again in five years!

Michael Bartnicki, ’88, 1531 Lexington, Plymouth 48170, is a partner in the law firm Cameron Miller and Associates, P.C. He married Jody Engel in 1997, and they spent their honeymoon in London and Paris. He received his J.D. from the University of Detroit Law School.

Kathryn Walsh Cady¸’88, 539 West End Ave. #3B, New York, NY 10024, is managing editor of Soap Opera Weekly, Primedia Consumer Magazines. In October 1996, she married Anthony Cady in East Jordan. This past year, Kathryn was involved in a volunteer program for the organization, New York Cares, helping high school students put together a magazine. Her group was named Volunteers of the Month in June.

Jennifer Fedor deLaurentiis, ’88, 1210 Portner Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314, is an attorney for Harris Ellsworth & Levin, specializing in international trade and customs law. She and her husband Enzo have traveled to South Africa, Malawi, Latin America, the Caribbean and western Europe.

Merry Boettcher Erlechman, ’88, 24112 E. Silsby Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122, is a director of group sales for Marriott. She was a winner of Marriott’s 1997 Chairman’s Circle Award. She and her husband David have a son, Nathan William.

Edward Farmer¸’88, 406 14th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, married Elissa Roman in 1996. For the last nine years, Edward worked as a mental health counselor at Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center. He has also done mental health consultation and counseling in primary care clinics in Seattle. Edward received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, M.A. in psychology from Seattle University, and interned at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Chris Crump, ’87, has been appointed recorder sales manager for Euphonix.

Based out of Florida, he will oversee sales in the central and eastern U.S. of the new Euphonix R-1 multi-track recorder, a 24-bit hard disk recorder intended for use in professional recording studios.

Sarah Hogberg Forster, ’88, 3383 Hollywood, Holland, MI 49424, is a reading specialist for Holland Public Schools. She received her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She and her husband James have traveled extensively in South America and the Galapagos Islands.

Tony Harris, ’87, was recently appointed as assistant principal at Albion High School after several years as athletic director there.

He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University.

Colleen Jaeger Haubert, ’88, 1512 Hawthorne Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods 48236, is a stay-at- home mother. She married John Haubert in 1991. They have two sons, Andrew, 5, and Douglas, 3.

Cindy Higgins¸’88, 1236 Bamford, Waterford 48328, is a fixed income trader for Comerica Securities.

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Julie Lundstrum Kirby, ’88, 1609 Twin Courts Lane, Marietta, GA 30008, is a social work supervisor for the Cobb County Community Services Board. Julie and her husband Doug moved to Georgia after seven years in the Detroit area. They continue to travel to San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago, Hilton Head and Michigan to see family and friends. Julie received her master’s degree in social work from Wayne State University.

Kurt Kobiljak, ’88, 21370 Knudsen Dr., Grosse Ile 48138, is a partner with the law firm of Pentiuk, Couvreur and Kobiljak, P.C. He received his J.D. in 1991 and married Kristin Carnes in 1995. Kurt is a Grosse Ile Township trustee and serves as police commissioner. He is founder and president of Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy, board member of the GI Educational Foundation, and member of the Corporate Counsel Vision 21 Inc. Catherine Szliter Lusader, ’88, 4169 Bold Meadows, Oakland Township 48306, is a full-time mom. She married Scott Lusader in 1990 and had daughter Alexa and son Scottie. She received her M.B.A. from Wayne State University.

Darrell Todd Maurina, ’88, A5783 141st Ave., Holland 49423-9374, has been a reporter for Christian Renewal since 1991.

He was married to Boheon Ann Maurina in May 1998. He received a B.A. in theology

from Calvin College in 1989 and did graduate study at Calvin Theological Seminary.

John Mundell III, ’88, 2302 Oakwood Dr., SE, East Grand Rapids 49506, is vice president and director of Franklin Metal Trading Corp. He married Katharine Lyman Mundell, ’91, in 1992, and they have a daughter, Caroline Ellen.

Nancy Reed O’Brien, ’88, 490 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126, is a senior account executive with Katz Radio, the largest national radio sales rep firm in the nation. Before her current position, she worked in various advertising agencies in Chicago. She earned a master of science degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She and her husband James have traveled to Ireland and all over the U.S. Michael and Katherine Giblin Olsson, both ’88, 828 Wooded Lane, Marshall 49068, were married in 1989 and have three children. Mike works for State Farm Insurance, and Katie is home with the kids and loving it. They started at Comerica Bank and in 1991 moved to Escanaba.

Mike accepted a position in the Michigan Regional Office of State Farm which brought them to Marshall. Katie is very active in Marshall Newcomers Club and St. Mary’s Church.

Maria Randazzo-Purchiaroni, ’88, 15841 Sugar Maple Dr., Fraser 48026, is employed by Randazzo Fresh Market. She and her husband Mark have a daughter, Rose Mary.

Jeff St. John, ’88, 431 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030, is a computer consultant for Information Technology Group in Atlanta, GA. He is past president of Forrest Hills Neighborhood Association and volunteers to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity. He received an undergraduate degree in accounting from Georgia State University. He and his wife Jennifer have a son, Dylan, and a daughter, Summer.

David Sibilsky, ’88, 989 St. Charles Ave. #4, Atlanta, GA 30306, is senior consultant at Andersen Consulting Strategic Services.

David left Saturn Corp. in 1995 to attend Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. He graduated with an M.B.A. in 1997 and started with Andersen Consulting in Atlanta in 1997. David has traveled to Europe, China, Japan and Egypt.

Amy Thomas-Mellema, ’88, 2526 Belfast SE, Grand Rapids 48507, is an attorney and corporate counsel at Meijer, Inc. She married Todd Mellema in June 1995 and had daughter Paige this past May. Amy is a volunteer at the YMCA and is a member of the Women’s Lawyer Association of Michigan.

News for Albionotes Please use the space below to send your news about promotions, honors, appointments, marriages, births, travels and hobbies. When reporting information on deaths, please provide date, location, and Albion-connected survivors and their class years. Use of this form will help guarantee inclusion of your news in an upcoming issue of Io Triumphe.

We try to process all class note information promptly, but please note that the Albionotes deadline falls several weeks prior to publication. If your information arrives after the deadline for a given issue, it will be held and included in the succeeding issue.

Andrew, ’88, and Amy Kaufman Valentine, ’89, 26409 Westmeath St., Farmington Hills 48334, have two sons.

Andy has been promoted to product manager at Magic Line, Inc., a Midwest electronic funds transfer network.

Mary Sue Martin Vorbrich, ’88, Azabu 1990 #202, 1-27-13 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan. In 1991 Mary Sue and her husband Pete graduated from law school, got married, and moved to Minneapolis. Mary Sue has practiced construction law for seven years and was made a partner at Fabyanske, Westra, and Hart, P.C. in February 1998.

Pete was transferred to Tokyo where they currently live. They will be there for three or four years and hope to travel throughout Asia while they’re there.

Charlie Wasczenski, ’88, 647 Belton, Garden City 48135, is a branch manager for First of America Bank. He is married and has two children. Charlie received his master’s in corporate finance from Walsh College.

Cathy Herbst Welch, ’88, 5951 Sunrise Dr., Ypsilanti 48197, is an internal auditor for Rouge Steel Industries. Cathy and her husband Alan were married in 1994. She received her M.B.A. from Wayne State University.

Cynthia Weisenauer Witt, ’88, 6614 W. Willamette Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336, is a family practice physician with the Community Health Center/La Clinica in Kennewick. She earned her M.D. from Wake Forest University. She and her husband Thurman have a daughter, Savannah Grace.

Jerry Yaklic, ’88, 5980 Fox Trace Court, Huber Heights, OH 45424, is an obstetrician- gynecologist at the WrightPatterson USAF Medical Center. He has been married for five years to Kim Lightheart Yaklic, ’89, and they have two daughters. Jerry received the Faculty Teaching Award from Wright State University.

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News notes

89 Steve, ’89, and Cackie Boomer Germic, ’90, recently purchased a home at 873 Audubon Rd., East Lansing 48823. Steve holds a doctorate in American literature from Wayne State University, and has just completed his first semester teaching in Michigan State University’s Department of American Thought and Language.

Karla Ramsey Hammond, ’89, has been named assistant to Albion College President Peter T. Mitchell, ’67. A recipient of four W.K. Kellogg Excellence in Education Awards during her previous career teaching high school science, Karla is pursuing a master’s degree in science education from Michigan State University.

Darwin Vandenvender, ’89, has opened a private law practice in Hudson. He is a 1994 graduate of the University of Toledo College of Law.

90 Jennifer Baggerly, ’90, was one of only 22 teachers invited to participate in Western Michigan University’s Invitational Third Coast Writing Project, designed to teach teachers methods for integrating writing across the curriculum. Jennifer will now serve as a writing consultant for Western Michigan University and her employer, Colon Junior-Senior High School. In addition, she has had a manuscript published in Rural Voices: A Sense of Place, which is part of The National Writing Project.

Canduace Cloy, ’90, is pursuing a master’s degree in geology from Western Michigan University. Besides her Albion bachelor’s degree, Canduace also has a degree in library science from Central Michigan University. She has worked as a dispatcher for Albion Public Safety for the past 11 years.

91 Stephen Arntz, ’91, recently reported for duty at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He currently holds the rank of lieutenant.

Christine Dykgraaf, ’91, spent the spring 1998 semester teaching religious studies courses at both the University of Michigan and Albion College. She now lives in Princeton, NJ. Brenda Lewis Roth, ’91, completed her M.B.A and is a market research manager for Marriott at the corporate headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Her husband John remains with Pontiac-GMC as the mid-Atlantic regional marketing manager. Their new address is: 12503 Milestone Manor Lane, Germantown, MD 20876; 301/916-1730.

92 Katie Ebbing, ’92, has been promoted to account supervisor for BMW national advertising and for Camp Heartland, a camp for children living with AIDS. She lives in Minneapolis, MN. Todd Gardanier, ’92, recently received an M.B.A. in finance and business information systems from Michigan State University.

He also spent two months traveling to Japan and Taiwan. Currently he is working as a financial analyst for GMAC in Detroit.

Bryan Klym, ’92, owns his own dental practice in Glen Arbor. He earned his D.D.S. in 1996 and is a member of several professional organizations. He and his wife Lori welcomed Patrick Gerard on March 9, 1998.

Lisa Beebe Machesky, ’92, and her husband Dan own a full-service computer business called Bee Sky Consulting, offering software, hardware and network support to small businesses and individuals.

The Macheskys live in Birmingham.

Krista Wojcik, ’92, is an occupational therapist in Columbia, SC. She would love to hear from friends and can be reached at: 1001 True St., Apt. #424, Columbia, SC 20209.

Send to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Office of Communications, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; or via e-mail to: classnotes@albion.edu. Be sure to include your full name, class year, address (geographic and e-mail) and telephone number in your e-mail message.

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93 1993 reunion highlights Jerry Johnson, ’93, and Hope Bailey, ’93 Reunion Co-Chairs Approximately 70 class members, spouses and friends gathered for the Class of 1993 reunion at the Jackson Brewing Company after the Homecoming football game. It was great to see our football team continue its winning tradition; our class, during its four years at

Albion, saw the football team lose only once in the regular season. A buffet of appetizers awaited reunion-goers, and the atmosphere was perfect for catching up with old friends. A faithful handful of revelers danced late into the night to the harmonious sounds of “Dancing Queen” and—of course—“BrownEyed Girl.” We look forward to meeting again in 2003 for our 10th reunion! —Hope Bailey, ’93 Genrundyne Algenio, ’93, 39136 Boston Dr., Sterling Heights 48313, is a dentist.

Genrundyne is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society and

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Delta Sigma Delta international fraternity.

She has also enjoyed meeting new people during trips to Europe, Japan and the Philippines.

Charlotte Elizabeth Allmand, ’93, 1800 Fair St., Ann Arbor 48103, plans on opening a daycare/family counseling center in January. She received her master’s degree in psychology from Wayne State University.

Hope Bailey, ’93, 310 N. Marshall, Marshall 49068, teaches seventh-grade language arts at Marshall Middle School. In addition to studying for a master’s degree in educational leadership at Western Michigan University, Hope directs her church youth choir, coaches middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball, and is active in AAUW. She has twice traveled to Alaska with her students.

Ginanne Brownell, ’93, 27 Redcliffe Gardens-Chelsea, London SW10 9BH United Kingdom, has worked as a journalist in Washington, DC, for the past five years for both the British Broadcasting Corp. and for CNN as a producer/ researcher. She is currently starting a master’s program at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the history of international relations. She hopes to return to television after graduate school, especially in documentary work.

Kurtis Chan, ’93, 21 E. Chestnut, #23F, Chicago 60611, is a freelance production/ design artist for several Chicago marketing and advertising agencies and has been with Davidson Marketing since April 1998. He received an A.A.S. in electronic design from the American Academy of Art. He can be e-mailed at: kchan@davidsonmarketing.com.

Albion College students, including freshman Carolyn Matthei (right), assisted in November with the construction of a storage shed for the Greater Albion Habitat for Humanity chapter. Also pictured is Olivet area contractor Tom Moon. The College students have also worked on many of the seven Habitat homes built in Albion over the past three years.

Students give ‘homework’ a new meaning The Albion College Habitat for Humanity organization is currently embarking on a momentous project—providing a home for a low-income family in Albion. Under the guidance of officials from the Greater Albion Habitat for Humanity and College personnel, members of the student body are organizing this project from the ground up—literally.

Students are responsible for every aspect of the project, including purchasing a lot, hiring contractors, organizing a pool of volunteers and raising funds for the $56,000 project. While a preliminary time line is in place, much still needs to be accomplished in order for the group to meet its December 1999 deadline.

To make this effort a truly College-oriented experience, the student Habitat organization is inviting all students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents to be a part of the project. Most of the construction will occur during fall 1999, by which time the group plans to have a strong volunteer corps in place. In the meantime, financial support is particularly important in order to make this dream a reality for an Albion family. The student Habitat members would also like to hear of experiences that alumni or parents may have had with Habitat in other locations.

This project will be the seventh Habitat home built in Albion in the past three years. Founded in 1996, the student Habitat organization has played a significant role in the construction of many of these houses. The Habitat members hope this new project might begin a new Albion College tradition, with a new house being constructed every other year.

Anyone who is interested in sharing stories, volunteering or offering financial support may contact the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224, 517/ 629-0433, or e-mail Habitat co-presidents Kim Parker (kparker@albion.edu) or Sam Talsma (stalsma@albion.edu).

Canda Charameda, ’93, 412 N. Huron, Albion 49224, works as an employment counselor/site supervisor in the welfare-towork program at the Jackson County Foundation for Behavioral Resources. She is furthering her education by means of seminars and job-specific courses. Canda is also active in the Wrap Around Program in Calhoun County and the Chamber of Commerce in Albion, Battle Creek and Jackson.

Jennifer Curlin-Hughes, ’93, 605 Lisa Ct., Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is employed as a customer service representative for Peter Anthony Design Ltd. She was married in 1996 to Andrew Hughes, ’94.

Jennifer moved to Canada and became a dual-citizen in 1993.

Bob Danforth, ’93, 4991 Mount Helix Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941, is employed as a flight instructor.

Kristina Brendel Eggenberger, ’93, 10478 W. Monroe Rd., Elwell 48832, is a social studies teacher at Alma High School.

She is a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Michigan Council for the Social Studies. Kristina married Ben Eggenberger in 1993.

Shelagh Randall Eltringham, ’93, 3220 Middlesex, Apt. B, Toledo, OH 43606, is currently working at the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. She completed an M.B.A. in August and has since finished additional specializations in international business and marketing. Shelagh married Brian Eltringham on Aug. 8, 1997. She also greatly enjoys volunteering at the local Humane Society.

Gina Foghino-Puhalski, ’93, 2368 Bender Rd., Portage 49002, teaches sixth grade social studies in Schoolcraft. She and her husband Scott traveled to Mexico to gather information for her class unit on Latin America. Gina holds a master’s degree in early childhood education, and has a twoyear-old daughter, Caitlin.

Karen Hittler, ’93, 27817 California NW, Lathrup Village 48076, works as a sales representative at Bill Snethkamp ChryslerJeep. This past June, Karen traveled through nine European countries in 17 days with fellow alumni Lisa Vitale, ’93, and Lakshmi Tegulapalle, ’93.

Fred Khoury, ’93, 5337 S. Hyde Park Blvd., #302, Chicago 60615, is enrolled at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and Management. His wife, Michelle Lifford Khoury, ’95, has one year left of medical school.

Jennifer Holdread King, ’93, 970 Norwood Ct., Columbus, IN 47203, works for Quincy Behavioral Health Systems as a parent/child specialist, mental health liaison and psychological testing technician. She and her husband David spent their honeymoon scuba diving in the Cayman Islands.

Katy Schnitger Hollis, ’93, 4902 28th St. S., Arlington, VA 22206, works on an intranet development team at Hogan & Hartson, LLP. She has previously worked in the field of special events in Washington, DC. Katy was married to Andre Hollis on July 4, 1998, at Lake Geneva, WI. The couple traveled to England and Scotland last year and took a late honeymoon at Lake Louise, Canada, this fall.

Stephanie Krueger-Blum, ’93, 2018 Pauline Blvd., #1A, Ann Arbor 48103, is a graduate student at the University of Michigan School of Information and Library Science, where she works at the library reference desk. As a Fulbright scholar, Stephanie spent two years in Leipzig, Germany, making one round trip on the Queen Elizabeth II. She was married to Kai Blum in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1994. Stephanie is a volunteer with the Internet Public Library (www.ipl.org).

Erin Wakefield Holmes, ’93, 22251 Olmstead, Dearborn 48124, is a homemaker and mom to Celeste Erin Holmes who joined Erin and husband Kevin on Feb. 13, 1996. She previously worked as an office manager for Howard Wolpe for Governor. Erin attended the 1998 pro-life rally in Washington, DC, and has been active in her church’s Peace and Social Justice committee.

Brett Kuhlmann, ’93, 135 E. Johnson St., Clio 48420, is an athletic trainer with Greater Flint Sports Medicine and Grand Blanc High School. He is a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society and was a National Health Service Corporation Scholarship finalist. He and his wife Carrie live with their golden retriever, Alex.

Alyssa Hall Husby, ’93, 3722 Brewster, Dearborn 48120, is a quality manager for 48 U.S. offices through Ajilon Services, Inc. She was married to Jon Husby, ’95, in 1996. She plans on visiting her classmate, Ginanne Brownell, ’93, in London this winter.

Jeff and Jennifer “Ginger” Weaver Jaskolski, ’93, 1182 Chestnut Lane, South Lyon 48178, were married in 1996. Jeff works as an operations manager for Advantage Rent-A-Car, and Ginger is an area manager for Norrell Staffing Services.

The couple has the pleasure of owning the world’s sweetest yellow lab, Jazmin.

Jerry Johnson, ’93, 1200 Arms, #20, Marshall 49068, is project director for the Calhoun County Communities in Schools.

He holds a master of public administration degree from Western Michigan University.

Jerry is a member of the Battle Creek Leadership Academy, W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Kellogg Youth Development Seminar, the Marshall Rotary and the United Way of Greater Battle Creek Community Volunteers.

Mike Juchno, ’93, 1210 Cambridge, Berkley 48072, works as a group manager at Healthcare Imaging.

Deanna Tingley Kendall, ’93, 180 Wallace Rd., B-3, Nashville, TN 37211, is a teaching assistant, doctoral candidate in German, and Internet courseware designer.

She received her master’s degree in German this year and has given a paper presentation at the Kurtuchy Foreign Language Conference. Deanna was married to Brian Kendall on May 31, 1997.

The couple spends their free time traveling around Tennessee, trying to get to know their new home better.

Jennifer Kerr, ’93, 8060 Cleary Blvd., #606, Plantation, FL 33324, is an associate with Powers, McNalis, Moody & Groelle insurance defense firm. She holds her J.D. from Nova Southeastern Law School, and was a member of the State of Florida Moot Court Team which placed second for workers’ compensation law. She and Kathleen Kaiafas, ’95, traveled to Greece in 1997.

Eric Lean, ’93, 591 Peabody Rd., #223, Vacaville, CA 95687, moved to California in 1997 to begin a medical residency. He holds an M.D. from Indiana University.

Jennifer Lindsay, ’93, 1443 Alumni Place, Lawrence, KS 66044, is the Scholarship Hall director and a graduate student at the University of Kansas. After four years on the staff at the Interlochen Arts Academy, she now works in a co-operative living environment at KU while earning a degree in student affairs administration-higher education. Jennifer takes a yearly trek to the East Coast to see Albion alums Rachel Biernat, ’93, Sonia Singh, ’93, Jim Walker, ’92, and Ann McCulloch, ’93.

Daniel Luciani, ’93, 912 S. Kalamazoo, Marshall 49068, teaches English and coaches track at Marshall High School. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Michigan State University. He and Heather Lawson Luciani, ’94, were married in 1996.

Sarah Humphrey Marshall, ’93, 7639 E. Lake Terrace, #2C, Chicago 60626, is assistant director of residence life at Loyola University. She holds a master’s in education from Loyola, and is a doctoral candidate in higher education administration there. She and David Marshall, ’90, were married in 1996.

Ann McCulloch, ’93, 2727 Ordway St. NW, #3, Washington, DC 20009, is public affairs manager for National Waterways Conference, Inc. She and Douglas Goudie, ’92, were married in Goodrich Chapel in October 1998. The newlyweds traveled to France for their honeymoon.

R. Daniel and Kelley Turnock McLean, both ’93, 21245 Manchester Blvd., Harper Woods 48225, celebrate two years of marriage this December. Kelley serves as state assistant attorney general, and Daniel is a law clerk for Macomb County probate court. Both hold law degrees, Kelley from the University of Detroit School of Law, and Daniel from Wayne State University Law School.

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Middle School, and is pursuing a master’s degree in education at Oakland University in Rochester. Travel highlights for Kim include scuba trips to Florida, a visit with Dan and Lynne Burmeister McQuown, ’93, and a honeymoon with husband Kevin in Maine this past July.

Sarah Schultz, ’93, 40 Robertson Court, Clarkston 48346, works for Global Strategies Yazaki North America, and moonlights in the winter as a ski and snowboard instructor at Pine Knob. Skiing and camping trips to Utah, Michigan and New England keep her busy year-round.

Cynthia Tan, ’93, is employed at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak as a physical therapist. She received her master’s degree in physical therapy from Central Michigan University in May.

TOAD II gathered in August for good times and a photographic record. In attendance were: (front row, left to right) Keri Towsley Keck, ’96, Matthew Keck, ’96, Alex Keck, ’12. (second row) Jamie Spencer, ’96, Ryan Lewis, ’98, Jane Neitz, ’97, David Barber, ’96, Emily Aten, ’99. (third row) Sarah Waelde, ’97, Diane Jackson, ’96. (fourth row) Judd Baker, ’96, Zach Constan, ’95, Todd Moilanen, ’98, Neal Erickson, ’96.

Elise Ertle Quealy, ’93, 3505 N. Claremont, Chicago 60618, recently made the transition from private to public education, and now teaches first grade at Scott Joplin School. She is studying for a master’s degree in education, and she and her husband Brendan recently celebrated their first anniversary.

Stephanie Reed, ’93, 3036 Newport Court, Troy 48084, spent three years in Dallas, then returned to Michigan and a job at Insite Industries in 1997. She is currently working on a master’s degree in education.

Kim Logan Rosenau, ’93, 1730 Bedford Square, #103, Rochester Hills 48306, teaches eighth grade language arts at Hart

The Albion Network “The Albion Network” is a cross between want ads and the “personal” ads sometimes run in newspapers or magazines. If you would like to locate a long lost friend or if you need to contact your fellow alumni for any other reason, this is the way to do it—free of charge. The next Io Triumphe will be mailed in March.

Name __________________________________ Class year _____________ (Please print name)

Jeffrey Taylor, ’93, 4602 Redwood Dr., McKinney, TX 75070, changed jobs this year and now works as a systems integrator for Perot Systems Corp. The 1997 year was notable for him, since it included marriage, a trip to Hawaii and a cruise to the Bahamas.

Traci Thomas, ’93, 669 Karmada, Plymouth 48170, notes that she is now a homeowner! She works as a commercial real estate relationship manager for Michigan National Bank. Traci’s civic involvements include her local Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, the Plymouth Symphony League, and the PlymouthCanton Community Schools’ Citizens Elections Committee.

Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93, 4158 Woodbridge, Lansing 48911, is a specialty foods buyer for L&L/Jiroch. Much of her spare time goes to advising Phi Mu fraternity chapters at Albion and Michigan State. She has traveled throughout the eastern and southern U.S., taking many trips with husband Greg Westfall, ’92.

Moira Birdsall Yuhas, ’93, 708 Thomas Court, Ann Arbor 48103, is a program supervisor for Catholic Social Services.

She completed her undergraduate education at Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a B.S.W. Moira was a Civitas Initiative Scholar for the prevention of child maltreatment. She and her husband Paul welcomed a son, William Steven, last March.

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Peter Bec, ’94, began working this past February for the Michigan Office of Child Support in Taylor. He was also recently inducted into the Eastern Michigan University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Kristin Cheney, ’94, is in her second year of a doctoral program in anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with the support of a National Science Foundation fellowship. Along with her partner, Will, she has also started a travel agency, promoting travel opportunities to Africa. Her business e-mail address is travelalot@juno.com.

Amy Gutman, ’94, started medical school this fall at Saba University School of Medicine in the Dutch West Indies, and is planning a specialty in emergency medicine.

Send to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Office of Communications, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; or via e-mail, to classnotes@albion.edu. Be sure to include your full name, class year, address (geographic and e-mail) and telephone number in your e-mail message.

Megan Murray, ’94, became the City of Albion’s human resources director, after having served on Albion College’s Institutional Advancement staff for three years.

Christopher Hull, ’94, is finishing a master’s degree at Wayne State University.

He resides in Farmington Hills.

Jennie Crankshaw Koeper, ’94, married her husband Rob in September 1997 with friends Jessica Sorbera, ’94, and Nicole Isackson, ’94, in attendance. Jennie currently lives in Columbus, OH, and works with an international consulting firm.

Robert Smith, ’94, is attending Wayne State University School of Medicine. He resides in Farmington Hills.

95 Eileen Kathryn Dexheimer, ’95, teaches German, American government and law, and is the assistant theater director at Olympia High School in Central, IL. Jennie Elbers, ’95, graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in May. She was awarded the Cushing-Robb Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the B.S.N. program. She is participating in the critical care nurse internship/fellowship program at The Mayo Clinic, and now lives at 2103 Chardonnay Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901.

David Johnson, ’95, is a certified public accountant with Jay Alix and Associates, a world renowned corporate consulting firm.

Jennifer Klinger, ’95, recently started a new job with Charter Development, a property management/commercial real estate company. She lives in Clawson.

Noel Schneider, ’95, has returned to Albion College as associate director of campus safety. A certified firefighter, Noel most recently worked as a public safety officer for the University of Michigan.

Ronald Weiler, ’95, is now middle/high school choral director for Detroit Country Day School. His new address is 36681 Grand River Ave. #104, Farmington 48335.

96 Jason Maxa, ’96, is serving Albion College’s Physical Education Department as an assistant athletic trainer and clinical instructor. He holds a master’s degree from Western Michigan University, and has worked as an athletic trainer for Physiotherapy Association of Kalamazoo.

Douglas Ropa, ’96, entered several poetry contests this past year. His poem “Thoughts on Time Well Spent” was recently published in a Poetry Guild of New York anthology, By the Light of the Moon. The National Library of Poetry also granted Douglas an Editor’s Choice Award for his poem “Road Rage Revealed,” to be published this winter in the anthology Return to Forever. He also has had poems published on CompuServe’s poetry forum.

He lives in Elizabeth, IL.

98 Ben Engelter, ’98, holds the new position of sports information assistant and games manager for athletics at Albion College.

He was a two-time MVP for Albion’s cross country team.

Regina Perez, ’98, works for Calhoun County Intermediate School District at Starr Commonwealth in Albion.

Kevin Rod, ’98, will graduate from Michigan State Trooper Recruit School on Jan. 8, 1999, following 20 weeks of intense training in criminal law, law enforcement and physical job skills.

Jeffery Kotas and Letitia Watson, both ’98, live in Albion. Letitia returned to work at Harrington Elementary School, now as a second-grade teacher rather than a student teacher.

Weddings Susan Miller, ’62, to Neal Gordon on Sept.

19, 1998. Susan and Neal reside in Folsom, CA. Juliette Hayes, ’78, to Kevin Martin on Aug. 9, 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Juliette has spent the years since graduation in Chicago, where she enjoyed a busy and diverse singing career as a soloist and in small ensembles, making recordings, performing live on WFMT, touring and giving recitals. She also worked on publication jobs at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Community Trust and the Encyclopedia Britannica. The couple resides in Chippendale, Australia and can be reached by e-mail at: kmartin@hartingdale.com.au.

Katherine Stiles, ’86, to Griff Derryberry on Sept. 9, 1998 in East Lansing. Albion friends at the wedding were John and Kathy Kingsmore Hoffa, ’86, and Jenny Banner Wheeler, ’84. The Derryberrys live in Palo Alto, CA. Elizabeth VerPlank, ’87, to Russell Kerl, Jr., on Oct. 25, 1997 in Florence, AL. Albion alumni in the wedding party included bridesmaids Heather Clark Ross, ’87, and Laura McGowan, ’87. Father of the bride, Joel VerPlank, ’59, walked Betsy down the aisle wearing Dutch wooden shoes in honor of their family heritage. Also in attendance was mother of the bride, Susan Yates VerPlank, ’59, and Douglas Ross, Jr., ’87. The couple resides in Killen, AL. Jennifer Scrutton, ’88, to Daniel Culbertson on May 30, 1998 in Novi.

Albion alumni in attendance included Suzanne Scrutton, ’86, Cindy Higgins, ’88, Maria Randazzo Purchiaroni, ’88, and Gayle Smith Lomas, ’74. Jennifer is a marketing consultant for Plante & Moran, L.L.P., in Southfield. Dan is the Michigan sales representative for GlenGate Apparel, Inc. They reside in Plymouth.

Kristin Burns, ’90, to Jorge SansonChirinos Lecuona on Aug. 1, 998 in Kalamazoo. Albion alumni in attendance were: Michon Dicks, ’90, Kristine Hubert, ’91, Dave Stamper, ’90, Carmela Spadafora, ’91, Jennifer Shaw O’Bryan, ’90, John Daoud, ’89, and Stuart “Kitt” and Elizabeth Grant Farrar, both ’90.

The couple resides in Hoffman Estates, IL.

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Middle School, and is pursuing a master’s degree in education at Oakland University in Rochester. Travel highlights for Kim include scuba trips to Florida, a visit with Dan and Lynne Burmeister McQuown, ’93, and a honeymoon with husband Kevin in Maine this past July.

Sarah Schultz, ’93, 40 Robertson Court, Clarkston 48346, works for Global Strategies Yazaki North America, and moonlights in the winter as a ski and snowboard instructor at Pine Knob. Skiing and camping trips to Utah, Michigan and New England keep her busy year-round.

Cynthia Tan, ’93, is employed at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak as a physical therapist. She received her master’s degree in physical therapy from Central Michigan University in May.

TOAD II gathered in August for good times and a photographic record. In attendance were: (front row, left to right) Keri Towsley Keck, ’96, Matthew Keck, ’96, Alex Keck, ’12. (second row) Jamie Spencer, ’96, Ryan Lewis, ’98, Jane Neitz, ’97, David Barber, ’96, Emily Aten, ’99. (third row) Sarah Waelde, ’97, Diane Jackson, ’96. (fourth row) Judd Baker, ’96, Zach Constan, ’95, Todd Moilanen, ’98, Neal Erickson, ’96.

Elise Ertle Quealy, ’93, 3505 N. Claremont, Chicago 60618, recently made the transition from private to public education, and now teaches first grade at Scott Joplin School. She is studying for a master’s degree in education, and she and her husband Brendan recently celebrated their first anniversary.

Stephanie Reed, ’93, 3036 Newport Court, Troy 48084, spent three years in Dallas, then returned to Michigan and a job at Insite Industries in 1997. She is currently working on a master’s degree in education.

Kim Logan Rosenau, ’93, 1730 Bedford Square, #103, Rochester Hills 48306, teaches eighth grade language arts at Hart

The Albion Network “The Albion Network” is a cross between want ads and the “personal” ads sometimes run in newspapers or magazines. If you would like to locate a long lost friend or if you need to contact your fellow alumni for any other reason, this is the way to do it—free of charge. The next Io Triumphe will be mailed in March.

Name __________________________________ Class year _____________ (Please print name)

Jeffrey Taylor, ’93, 4602 Redwood Dr., McKinney, TX 75070, changed jobs this year and now works as a systems integrator for Perot Systems Corp. The 1997 year was notable for him, since it included marriage, a trip to Hawaii and a cruise to the Bahamas.

Traci Thomas, ’93, 669 Karmada, Plymouth 48170, notes that she is now a homeowner! She works as a commercial real estate relationship manager for Michigan National Bank. Traci’s civic involvements include her local Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, the Plymouth Symphony League, and the PlymouthCanton Community Schools’ Citizens Elections Committee.

Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93, 4158 Woodbridge, Lansing 48911, is a specialty foods buyer for L&L/Jiroch. Much of her spare time goes to advising Phi Mu fraternity chapters at Albion and Michigan State. She has traveled throughout the eastern and southern U.S., taking many trips with husband Greg Westfall, ’92.

Moira Birdsall Yuhas, ’93, 708 Thomas Court, Ann Arbor 48103, is a program supervisor for Catholic Social Services.

She completed her undergraduate education at Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a B.S.W. Moira was a Civitas Initiative Scholar for the prevention of child maltreatment. She and her husband Paul welcomed a son, William Steven, last March.

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Street _________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _______ ZIP _____________ E-mail address _________________________________________________ Wording for ad to appear in “The Albion Connection”: (Keep to 60 words or less. If you want your address to appear in the ad, be sure to include it in your ad copy.)

Peter Bec, ’94, began working this past February for the Michigan Office of Child Support in Taylor. He was also recently inducted into the Eastern Michigan University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Kristin Cheney, ’94, is in her second year of a doctoral program in anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with the support of a National Science Foundation fellowship. Along with her partner, Will, she has also started a travel agency, promoting travel opportunities to Africa. Her business e-mail address is travelalot@juno.com.

Amy Gutman, ’94, started medical school this fall at Saba University School of Medicine in the Dutch West Indies, and is planning a specialty in emergency medicine.

Send to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Office of Communications, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; or via e-mail, to classnotes@albion.edu. Be sure to include your full name, class year, address (geographic and e-mail) and telephone number in your e-mail message.

Megan Murray, ’94, became the City of Albion’s human resources director, after having served on Albion College’s Institutional Advancement staff for three years.

Christopher Hull, ’94, is finishing a master’s degree at Wayne State University.

He resides in Farmington Hills.

Jennie Crankshaw Koeper, ’94, married her husband Rob in September 1997 with friends Jessica Sorbera, ’94, and Nicole Isackson, ’94, in attendance. Jennie currently lives in Columbus, OH, and works with an international consulting firm.

Robert Smith, ’94, is attending Wayne State University School of Medicine. He resides in Farmington Hills.

95 Eileen Kathryn Dexheimer, ’95, teaches German, American government and law, and is the assistant theater director at Olympia High School in Central, IL. Jennie Elbers, ’95, graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in May. She was awarded the Cushing-Robb Prize for Outstanding Achievement in the B.S.N. program. She is participating in the critical care nurse internship/fellowship program at The Mayo Clinic, and now lives at 2103 Chardonnay Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901.

David Johnson, ’95, is a certified public accountant with Jay Alix and Associates, a world renowned corporate consulting firm.

Jennifer Klinger, ’95, recently started a new job with Charter Development, a property management/commercial real estate company. She lives in Clawson.

Noel Schneider, ’95, has returned to Albion College as associate director of campus safety. A certified firefighter, Noel most recently worked as a public safety officer for the University of Michigan.

Ronald Weiler, ’95, is now middle/high school choral director for Detroit Country Day School. His new address is 36681 Grand River Ave. #104, Farmington 48335.

96 Jason Maxa, ’96, is serving Albion College’s Physical Education Department as an assistant athletic trainer and clinical instructor. He holds a master’s degree from Western Michigan University, and has worked as an athletic trainer for Physiotherapy Association of Kalamazoo.

Douglas Ropa, ’96, entered several poetry contests this past year. His poem “Thoughts on Time Well Spent” was recently published in a Poetry Guild of New York anthology, By the Light of the Moon. The National Library of Poetry also granted Douglas an Editor’s Choice Award for his poem “Road Rage Revealed,” to be published this winter in the anthology Return to Forever. He also has had poems published on CompuServe’s poetry forum.

He lives in Elizabeth, IL.

98 Ben Engelter, ’98, holds the new position of sports information assistant and games manager for athletics at Albion College.

He was a two-time MVP for Albion’s cross country team.

Regina Perez, ’98, works for Calhoun County Intermediate School District at Starr Commonwealth in Albion.

Kevin Rod, ’98, will graduate from Michigan State Trooper Recruit School on Jan. 8, 1999, following 20 weeks of intense training in criminal law, law enforcement and physical job skills.

Jeffery Kotas and Letitia Watson, both ’98, live in Albion. Letitia returned to work at Harrington Elementary School, now as a second-grade teacher rather than a student teacher.

Weddings Susan Miller, ’62, to Neal Gordon on Sept.

19, 1998. Susan and Neal reside in Folsom, CA. Juliette Hayes, ’78, to Kevin Martin on Aug. 9, 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Juliette has spent the years since graduation in Chicago, where she enjoyed a busy and diverse singing career as a soloist and in small ensembles, making recordings, performing live on WFMT, touring and giving recitals. She also worked on publication jobs at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Chicago Community Trust and the Encyclopedia Britannica. The couple resides in Chippendale, Australia and can be reached by e-mail at: kmartin@hartingdale.com.au.

Katherine Stiles, ’86, to Griff Derryberry on Sept. 9, 1998 in East Lansing. Albion friends at the wedding were John and Kathy Kingsmore Hoffa, ’86, and Jenny Banner Wheeler, ’84. The Derryberrys live in Palo Alto, CA. Elizabeth VerPlank, ’87, to Russell Kerl, Jr., on Oct. 25, 1997 in Florence, AL. Albion alumni in the wedding party included bridesmaids Heather Clark Ross, ’87, and Laura McGowan, ’87. Father of the bride, Joel VerPlank, ’59, walked Betsy down the aisle wearing Dutch wooden shoes in honor of their family heritage. Also in attendance was mother of the bride, Susan Yates VerPlank, ’59, and Douglas Ross, Jr., ’87. The couple resides in Killen, AL. Jennifer Scrutton, ’88, to Daniel Culbertson on May 30, 1998 in Novi.

Albion alumni in attendance included Suzanne Scrutton, ’86, Cindy Higgins, ’88, Maria Randazzo Purchiaroni, ’88, and Gayle Smith Lomas, ’74. Jennifer is a marketing consultant for Plante & Moran, L.L.P., in Southfield. Dan is the Michigan sales representative for GlenGate Apparel, Inc. They reside in Plymouth.

Kristin Burns, ’90, to Jorge SansonChirinos Lecuona on Aug. 1, 998 in Kalamazoo. Albion alumni in attendance were: Michon Dicks, ’90, Kristine Hubert, ’91, Dave Stamper, ’90, Carmela Spadafora, ’91, Jennifer Shaw O’Bryan, ’90, John Daoud, ’89, and Stuart “Kitt” and Elizabeth Grant Farrar, both ’90.

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(Left) Kathleen Koerner, ’93, and Jonathan Beeton, ’93, on Sept. 13, 1997. Jennifer Holdread King, ’93, Alice Stone Yuroff, ’93, Steve Yuroff, ’93, Jonathan Beeton, ’93, Kathleen Koerner Beeton, ’93, Laura Madden-Semones, ’93, Kimberly Johnson, ’91, Lisa Bremer Henry, ’93, Rob Henry, ’93.

(Below) Jennifer Rancilio, ’95, and Gary Parker, ’93, on April 18, 1998. (Front row, left to right) Susan Roehl, ’95, Melissa Bittner, ’95, Tim Maxwell, ’92, Susan Rancilio-Beck, ’87, Gary Parker, ’93, Jennifer RancilioParker, ’95, Brenda Guinan, ’95, Jami Bond Linn, ’95. (second row) Laura Brown Mutz, ’91, Kyle Mutz, ’90, Brian Barnard, ’93, Scott Sheckell, ’95, Kurt Linn, ’93, Peter Aerts, ’93, Jeff Jaskolski, ’93, Ginger Weaver Jaskolski, ’93, Kelly McKinney Sheckell, ’92, Steve Sheckell, ’92, Scott Pasternak, ’95, Tyler Schulze, ’95, Angie Aerts, ’96, Jennifer Jorissen, ’95, Jennifer Klinger, ’95, Nicole Scott Gallagher, ’92, Jim Gallagher, ’93.

Melisa De Wit,’91, and Mark Smith,’91, on Nov. 1, 1997. (Front row, left to right) Jennifer Fenton Davies, ’91, Eliz Coke Haller, ’92, Adrienne Auker Keller, ’93, Jennifer Darbee Wyman, ’90. (second row) Bill Cook, ’92, Jon De Angelis, ’90, Brent Keller, ’92, Dean Wilking, ’91, Bruk Weymouth, ’93, Dennis Hackett, ’90, Penny Evenigred Weymouth, ’94, Tim Seelig, ’92, Todd Prochnow, ’91, Tim Wyman, ’91, Mike Lamarra, ’90. (third row) Lisa Hazekamp Tilma, ’86, Melissa Campbell Christ, ’92, Kristen Trapp Patrick, ’91, Kathi Goike Poindexter, ’91, Lorraine Perez Cook, ’91, Kurt Poindexter, ’90, Stacie Schmidt, ’91, Mark Smith, ’91, Melisa De Wit Smith, ’91, Dan Wilcox, ’91, Amy Johnston Hackett, ’91, Ron George, ’89, Joelle Drader Wilcox, ’91, Tom Bres, ’90, Bill Barker, ’90, Nancy Bailey Lamarra, ’91, Brad Juday, ’90, Steve Shoop, ’90.

(Left) Michelle Miedema, ’96, and Matthew Molitor, ’94, on Jan. 3, 1998. (Front row, left to right) Diane Jackson, ’94, Christine Betz, ’96, Jennifer Cuyler, ’95, Megan Cappel, ’96, Michelle Miedema Molitor, ’96, Matthew Molitor, ’94, Regina Franco, ’97, Keith Cohrs, ’97. (second row) Jeff Richards, ’93, Jesse Nardizzi, ’94, Neal Silverman, ’95, Sara Handley, ’95, Kirk Warner, ’94, Jeff Williams, ’94, Kasie Bomer-Williams, ’94, Brook McClintic, ’97, and Kalon Baughan, ’88. (third row) Chris Talsma, ’95, John Mank, ’94, and Brian Sheehy, ’94.

Penny Eveningred, ’94, and Bruk Weymouth, ’93, on May 30, 1998.

(Front row, left to right) Taylor Weymouth, ’97, Adrienne Auker Keller, ’93, Penny Eveningred Weymouth, ’94, Wendy Winn Gorman, ’94. (second row) Carrie Trudeau Korican, ’92, John Korican, ’93, Paul “Barney” Tippen, ’93, Andy “Bart” Groscost, ’93, Frank Joranko, ’52, Melissa Hanley Peterson, ’93, Tim Seelig, ’91, Bruk Weymouth, ’93, Mark Smith, ’91, Melisa DeWit Smith, ’91, Brent Keller, ’92, Brad Keller, ’90, Abby Suchodolski Leinbach, ’94, Craig Leinbach, ’93, and Joy McVey, ’94.

(Left) Megan Royle, ’95, and Joseph Green, ’97, on Aug. 1, 1998. (Front row, left to right) Joseph Green, ’97, Megan Royle Green, ’95, and James Royle, ’63. (second row) Bill Lauderbach, ’64, Linda Pryor Lauderbach, ’66, Sue Johnston, ’93, Kelly VanWormer, ’92, Jeff Braun, ’97, Nicole DuPraw, ’95, Andrew McGown, ’97, Jonathon Husby, ’95, Timothy Royle, ’89, Alyssa Hall Husby, ’94, Bob Royle, ’59, Pamela Gee Royle, ’60, Michael Royle, ’92, Andrea Transue Haidle, ’68, Matt Ponitz, ’97, Tamara Transue Royle, ’63, Melissa Roche, ’95, Greg Coyne, ’97, David Roche, ’70, Kurt Linn, ’93, Jami Bond Linn, ’93, Ginanne Brownell, ’93, Ann Walsh, ’94.

Emily Marlowe, ’98, and Brian Hixon on June 6, 1998.

(Front row, left to right) Katie Drake, ’98, Renee Krueger, ’98, Jacki Macklin, ’98, Emily Marlowe Hixon, ’98, Loretta Rozdoske, ’98, Beth Wittbrodt, ’98, Barbara Rublein, ’98. (second row) Jaime Petrus, ’98, Wendy Van Scyoc, ’98, Christie Braun, ’98, Kristin Mau, ’98, Melissa Hall, ’98.

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Kerry Seaver, ’90, to Joseph Block at Xavier University on Nov. 8, 1997. Many Albion alumni were present, including bridesmaid Lori Nightingale-Amat, ’90, and Michelle Clark-Bradley, ’90, Cynthia Caldwell, ’90, Cathy LoniewskiGirdler, ’90, Greg Girdler, ’89, Joel Wurster, ’90, Dorothy Wurster, ’92, Peter Knibloe, ’57, Carole Rice Knibloe, ’58, and David Wilson, ’58. Kerry also has a new job as buyer/manager for the Kalamazoo Country Club Golf Shop, and is busy preparing for the opening of a new shop in May 1999. She and her husband live at 2512 Wellington Rd., Kalamazoo 49008.

Matthew Molitor, ’94, to Michelle Miedema, ’96, on Jan. 3, 1998 in Kalamazoo. Albion alumni in the wedding party were John Mank, ’94, Megan Cappel, ’96, Jennifer Cuyler, ’95, and Regina Franco, ’97. Other Albion alumni at the wedding included Patrick Drueke, ’95, and Leslie Kohn, ’97. Michelle is attending graduate school at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Policy, and Matt is enrolled in the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan and works in the film industry in Detroit. Matt’s 20-minute short drama, titled 50/50, was selected for the Detroit & Windsor International Festival of Film. The couple resides in Ann Arbor.

Melisa De Wit, ’91, to Mark Smith, ’91, on Nov. 1, 1997 in Grand Rapids. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Lorraine Perez Cook, ’91, Jennifer Fenton Davies, ’91, Amy Johnston Hackett, ’91, Dennis Hackett, ’90, Adrienne Auker Keller, ’93, Brent Keller, ’92, Stacie Schmidt, ’91, Tim Seelig, ’92, Steve Shoop, ’90. Lisa Hazekamp Tilma, ’86, was mistress of ceremonies. Many other alumni were in attendance. Melisa is employed by Lake Orion Community Schools, and Mark by Mainstreet Billiards in Rochester. The couple resides in Waterford.

Joel Carney, ’95, to Amy Ruis on July 11, 1998 in East Lansing. Joel is a doctoral candidate in physical chemistry at Purdue University. Amy is an employee coordinator for the Center for Career Opportunities at Purdue University. The couple resides in West Lafayette, IN.

Lauren Marantette, ’92, to Paul Wasson, ’93, on Sept. 5, 1998 in Bloomfield Hills.

Several Albion alumni were in attendance including Julie Wasson Lundberg, ’84, and Jennifer Wasson Yaker, ’85. Paul Ragheb, ’93, was a member of the wedding party. The couple resides in Raleigh, NC. Kathleen Koerner, ’93, to Jonathan Beeton, ’93, on Sept. 13, 1997 on Mackinac Island. Albion alumni in attendance were Jennifer Holdread King, ’93, Alice Stone Yuroff, ’93, Steve Yuroff, ’93, Laura Madden-Semones, ’93, Kimberly Johnson, ’91, Lisa Bremer Henry, ’93, and Rob Henry, ’93. The couple resides in the District of Columbia.

Kim Logan, ’93, to Kevin Rosenau on June 27, 1998. Kim finished her master’s in education in September. They reside in Rochester Hills.

Gary Parker, ’93, to Jennifer Rancilio, ’95, on April 18, 1998. Albion alumni in the wedding party were Susan RancilioBeck, ’87, Peter Aerts, ’93, Susan Roehl, ’95, Melissa Bittner, ’95, Tim Maxwell, ’92, and Scott Sheckell, ’95. Many other Albion alumni attended the wedding.

Jennifer is the owner of TuttoBene, an Italian imports gift shop, located in Birmingham. Gary is a community reintegration counselor at Starr Commonwealth in Detroit. The couple resides in Clawson.

Bruk Weymouth, ’93, to Penny Eveningred, ’94, on May 30, 1998. Many Albion alumni were in attendance including wedding party members: Adrienne Auker Keller, ’93, Taylor Weymouth, ’97, Wendy Winn Gorman, ’94, best man Brent Keller, ’92, and groomsmen Andy “Bart” Groscott, ’93, and Tim Seelig, ’91.

Penny is working on her Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Central Michigan University, and Bruk is a dentist for the United States Air Force.

They reside in Shreveport, LA, and can be reached by e-mail at: penny.bruk.weymouth@juno.com Lori Haas, ’94, to Matthew Lepard, ’95, on June 27, 1998 in Lansing. After honeymooning in Hawaii, they returned home to Holland. Matthew is an account financial manager for Prince Corp., and Lori teaches math at Hamilton High School.

Sharon Ezzell, ’95, on July 25, 1998.

Bridesmaids in attendance were: Christine Kaufmann Schoendorff, ’95, Julie Samu, ’95, and Julie Pietrzen, ’96. The Tressels live in Manchester, CT. Megan Royle, ’95, to Joseph Green, ’97, on Aug. 1, 1998 in Saginaw. Joe is attending George Washington University Law School. Megan is employed as executive assistant to the director of the George Washington University Law School development office. Albion alumni at the wedding included Megan’s parents, James, ’63, and Tamara Transue Royle, ’63, and her brothers, Timothy Royle, ’89, and Michael Royle, ’92. Bridesmaid was Ann Walsh, ’94.

Julie Stone, ’95, to Alan Lynch, ’96, on June 27, 1998 in Midland. Alice Stone Yuroff, ’93, was the matron of honor, and Keith Smith, ’95, stood as best man.

Other Albion alumni in the wedding party were Tanya Lynch Aho, ’95, Julia Pet, ’96, Lynn Johnson, ’96, Jeannette Prentice, ’96, Steven Yuroff, ’93, and Kathryn Dexheimer, ’95. Pastor Timothy Kurtz, ’75, officiated at the ceremony.

Many other Albion alumni were in attendance. The Lynches live in Minneapolis, MN. Holly Conlan, ’96, to Andrew Dzurisin on July 25, 1998. Albion alumni in the wedding party were: maid of honor Jennifer Stanton, ’96, and bridesmaid Adrienne Anderson, ’96. Holly’s brother, Jonas Conlan, ’93, was also in the wedding. Andrew is a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter of Troy, and Holly is a third-grade teacher in the St. Clair Shores Lake Shore School district.

The couple resides in Clinton Township.

Kristin Haukebo, ’96, to Erik Larson, ’96, on Aug. 22, 1998 in Vikersund, Norway. Albion alumni in attendance included Brian Holland, ’96, and Sissel Hol, ’96, both of whom acted as customary Norwegian “toastmasters.” The couple resides in Nottingham, U.K. Colleen Manning, ’98, to Donne Kim in August 1998. The couple resides in Ann Arbor.

Emily Marlowe, ’98, to Brian Hixon on June 6, 1998 in Hobart, IN. Albion alumni in the wedding were Christie Braun, ’98, and Jacki Macklin, ’98, and many Albion alumni were at the wedding. The couple resides in Hebron, IN.

Baby Britons Hudson Thomas on Aug. 21, 1998 to Kevin and Nancy Pulte Rickard, ’79. He joins sister Bridget, 2. Kevin is a home builder in south Florida, and Nancy is a homemaker. The family resides in Boca Raton, FL. Casey Jordan on June 5, 1998 to Roger and Jill McLaughlin Guthrie, ’81. She joins sisters Claire Emily, 8, and Abby Lee, 6.

The family resides in Grosse Ile. Claire Elizabeth on Feb. 19, 1998 to George and Martha Jane Miller Holman, ’82. She joins brothers George, Jr., Daniel and John, and sister Rachael. The family resides in Las Vegas, NV. Emmet Charles on May 13, 1998 to Carol and Eric Homeister, ’83. He joins brother Owen, 2. They live in Ridgefield, CT. Sydney Marie on Sept. 1, 1998 to Karen and Robert Eger, ’84. Sydney joins brother Graham. The Egers reside in Irvine, CA. Serena Gracie on Sept. 21, 1998 to Harley and Shelagh Smith Luplow, ’84. She joins brother Harley Matthew, 2. The family resides in Birmingham.

Delanie Francis on Aug. 15, 1998 to Robert, ’86, and Sandra Morrell Flynn, ’85. She joins sister Makenzie, 6, and brothers Connor, 4, and Cameron, 2. The Flynns reside in Birmingham.

Nora Anna on Feb. 27, 1998 to Alison and Thomas Burnosky, ’86. She joins sisters Sara, 6, and Rachael, 4. The Burnoskys reside in Redford Township.

Nathaniel Jacob on July 16, 1998 to Roger and Kathleen Nietzke Wolkoff, ’86. He joins big sister Bethany, 3. Kathy is an associate academic librarian at the University of Wisconsin and can be reached at her e-mail address: wolkoff@wils.wisc.edu. The family resides in Madison, WI. Seth Christopher on May 3, 1998 to Kevin and Kelly Courter Bebow, ’87. He joins big brothers Joshua, 6, and Andrew, 3. The Bebow family resides in St. Louis, MO. Matelin Lara on May 7, 1997 to Brian and Monika Liepins Winer, ’87. Brian is an assistant professor at Ohio State University, and Monika is a stay-at-home mom. The family resides in Hilliard, OH.

Kaitlyn Ruth on Aug. 4, 1998 to Richard, ’89, and Karen Jenkins Pifer, ’91. Proud uncle is Douglas Jenkins, ’87. The family lives in Birmingham.

Madison Paige on July 19, 1998 to Kerry and Steven Selinsky, ’90. Steve is a corporate client service manager for PPOM in Southfield. The Selinskys reside in Farmington Hills.

Shannon Rose on Oct. 21, 1998 to Jeff and Mary Agles Carley, both ’91. Alumni relatives include aunts Roselle Agles VonStaats, ’93, and Deborah Carley Kavulich, ’87; and proud grandpa Garry Carley, ’61. The family resides in Troy.

Kendall Reed on March 21, 1998 to Erin and Henry Phillips, ’91. She joins her big brother Lincoln Henry, 2. Henry is in the management development program at Deloitte and Touche national office. The family resides in Ridgefield, CT. Kyle Thomas on April 11, 1998 to Kyle and Lisa Williams Smith, ’91. The family resides at 230 George Street, Hamburg, NY 14075.

Samuel Powell on July 10, 1998 to Dan and Joelle Drader Wilcox, both ’91. Dan and Joelle are in medical residency programs and reside in Grand Rapids.

Leonidas Ludington on Sept. 4, 1998 to David and Elizabeth Ludington Holden, both ’92. The Holdens reside in St. Louis, MO, and can be reached by e-mail at: barzanti@aol.com.

Kaitlyn Louis to Sam and Denise Thomas Porter, ’94. The family resides in Constantine.

Micah Paul on Aug. 17, 1998 to Todd and Marcia Schleicher Switzer, ’94. Proud grandma is Margery Taber Schleicher, ’66. The Switzers reside in Hanover Park, IL.

Obituaries Catherine Urch Dunham, ’24, on Sept.

26, 1998 in Green Valley, AZ. She is survived by her daughters Betty Dunham Bichl, ’48, and Jacqueline Dunham Rudelius, ’53, and granddaughter Melissa Bichl Sturgis, ’82.

Madison Lynn on July 22, 1998 to Stephen and Kimberly Rose Sambor, ’88. She joins big sisters Paige, 4, and Hailey, 2.

The family resides in Bloomfield Hills.

Zora Hilderley DeVinney, ’25, on Oct. 13, 1998 in Grand Rapids. She worked for many years as an elementary teacher and was involved in her church. She is survived by three children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Natalie Christine on Aug. 4, 1998 to Scott, ’89, and Michelle Clark Bradley, ’90.

She joins brother Evan, 2. The family resides in Clinton Township.

Gertrude Wright Peterson, ’25, on April 27, 1998 in Bradenton, FL. She is survived by her twin sister, Genevieve Wright Sirey, ’25.

Courtney Michelle on April 22, 1998 to Gregory and Sandra Veramay Jones, ’89.

Proud grandparents include Don and Louise Taylor Veramay, ’58. Sandy is a research associate at the University of Michigan studying the molecular biology of diabetic neuropathy, and Greg is a detective with the Ann Arbor Police Department. The family resides in Ann Arbor.

Lucille Marsh Howell, ’26, on July 17, 1998 in Albion. She worked at the State of Michigan Library prior to working in her family’s business, Marsh Funeral Home, where she remained until it was sold. She was very active in various organizations and enjoyed embroidering, cross- stitching and needlepointing. She is survived by her son Charles Howell, ’53, and daughter Virginia Howell Egnatuk, ’57, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Braxton Jordan on July 25, 1997 to Danine and Osman “Oz” Lindley, ’89. Oz is a vice president of commercial lending at Comerica Bank. He is working toward his M.B.A. degree at the University of Indianapolis. Danine is a quality assurance supervisor with Quaker Oats. The family resides in Indianapolis, IN.

George M. Jones, ’30, on July 16, 1998 in Chelsea.

Herbert C. Brubaker, ’33, on Aug. 28, 1998 in Chelsea. He received a bachelor of divinity from Northwestern University in 1937 and was awarded the doctor of divinity from Albion in 1964. He married Helen Miller in 1930 and, after her death, married Metha Stevens, ’25. He served the United Methodist Church as a pastor in various locations through the years and was a district superintendent of the Saginaw Bay District. He was an active leader in Boy Scouts of America and United Methodist camping programs. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis and a member of the Board of Trustees at Lake Louise United Methodist Church. He is survived by two children, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Ella Allman Patton, ’33, on Oct. 13, 1998 in Albion. She taught in the Albion, Howell and Redford Township public schools. She was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church, the D.A.R., the South Albion Women’s Club and the Calhoun Extension club. She was a 4-H leader for many years and served as secretary-treasurer of the Howell school board. She is survived by a son and two daughters, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Melvin J. Zahnow, ’34, in October 1998.

A Saginaw resident, he was an executive of the Wickes Corp., and in 1963 he was an incorporator of Saginaw Valley College, which later became Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). He was on the Board of Trustees for SVSU and for the former St. Luke’s and Saginaw General hospitals, and was a member of the SVSU Foundation.

Mildred Thomas Dick, ’35, on Oct. 3, 1998. She married James Dick, ’36, and taught school in the Battle Creek area. She is survived by a daughter and a brother, Howard Thomas, ’42.

Leland Pope Beers, ’38, on Aug. 12, 1998.

He served in the Army during World War II and was an accountant in Birmingham before retiring to Palm Harbor, FL. He is survived by a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.

Martin M. Ronan, ’49, on Aug. 10, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Martin was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he joined the family business, Ronan and Kunzl, in Marshall, and worked there until the company was sold in 1974. After leaving Ronan and Kunzl, he entered the map business and was affiliated with Highroad maps of New Mexico. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Marshall and Albuquerque and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife Ruth, three sons and seven grandchildren.

V. Duane Spencer, ’64, on Aug. 18, 1998 in Alma. He married in 1964. After receiving his degree from University of Detroit Dental School, he moved to Alma in 1969 and began his own dentist practice where he remained until 1997. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Jaycees and past board member of the Alma Chamber of Commerce, member of the ADA and Psi Omega dental fraternity and a former member of the Alma Lions Club. He is survived by his wife Joanne Cornell Spencer, ’65, and two sons.

Steven J. Brown, ’74, on July 25, 1998.

Jeffrey S. Pitak, ’76, on Sept. 19, 1998 in Northville. He received a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and was a production manager for Ford Motor Co. He is survived by his wife Debra and daughter Megan.

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Tim Newsted, ’78, has returned every Homecoming since he graduated to play in the Alumni Band, and this year was no exception. Newsted also chaired his 20th class reunion.

Alumni returning for Homecoming, Oct. 16-17, 1998 were treated not only to a Briton win in the football game vs. Alma (27-14) and reunions for all classes ending in “3” and “8” but a special alumni art exhibit by Paul Stewart, ’53, an open house in the newly renovated quarters of the Music Department in Goodrich Chapel and a lively evening concert

by Samite of Uganda. Other memorable events are covered in the accompanying photos.

Details on this year’s Alumni Awards Ceremony and Athletic Hall of Fame inductions appear on pp. 32-35.

Senior running back Virgil Petty (20) looks for running room against the Alma defense during Saturday’s football game. Despite missing all or parts of three games to injury, Petty led Albion in rushing and was selected as a first-team All-MIAA running back for the second consecutive season.

Carmen Cotto, ’99, and Zachary Rorabaugh, ’99, flanked by President Peter Mitchell, ’67, and first lady Becky Mitchell, were honored as 1998 Homecoming Queen and King during football halftime. Other Homecoming Court members included: Frank Broccolo, ’99, Nicolas Cucinella, ’01, Katina Hamann, ’99, Katherine Koerner, ’99, Herbert Lentz, ’00, Andrea Lindley, ’99, Bibole Ngalamulume, ’00, Craig Olzak, ’00, Nader Warra, ’99, and Hilary White, ’99.

Distinguished Alumni Award winner Tom Schwaderer, ’56, an orthopaedic surgeon from Grand Rapids, met with many science students in classes and informal discussions during his campus visit. He shared his insights on preparing for medical school and on medical practice today.

Fred Adams, ’66, a member of the 1965 MIAA champion golf team, spoke on behalf of all of the Athletic Hall of Fame honorees during the induction banquet Friday evening.

The 1998 Homecoming Spirit Week events included this hard-fought tug-of-war, along with a Twister Tournament, Pyramid Building and Midnight Relays. Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity won this year’s competition.

Over 50 alumni and friends joined President Peter Mitchell for a Saturday morning seminar, “The Model College in the Model Town—Transforming a Total Community.” Mitchell sought input on what would make the Greater Albion area more attractive as a place to live, work and retire.

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Awards honor alumni in education and human service Editor’s note: These awards were conferred during a special ceremony on campus, Oct. 17, 1998, during Homecoming Weekend.

The Meritorious Service Award The Meritorious Service Award recognizes Albion alumni for their time, effort and monetary gifts contributed over the years to the College.

Russell B. Babcock, ’27 Russell Babcock’s commitment to the liberal arts tradition is lifelong. He is a man who has never stopped learning or teaching others what he knows, and his interests are as wideranging as his career. After graduating from Albion, he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin graduate school, studying philosophy. He stayed at Wisconsin for one year before becoming an English teacher at Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey.

After teaching in Istanbul for three years, Babcock continued his education in philosophy, this time at the University of London.

In 1932 Babcock returned to the United States and began teaching in the Winnetka Public Schools in Illinois. He stayed in that position until 1941 and did pioneering work in sex education. Following military service during World War II, he began another phase of his life. While always an advocate for equality, in 1946 Babcock began to serve in an official capacity toward that goal, as the director of education in the Chicago Department of Race Relations for three years and later as a consultant for the Liberian Foundation in Liberia, West Africa. From 1954 to 1959, Babcock held the position of field director of economic education for the Illinois Council at Northwestern University. He also served as the director of the Commission on Human Relations under Adlai Stevenson.

Babcock then returned to teaching in 1960 and continued until his retirement in 1969.

Russell Babcock’s career achievements made him a Distinguished Alumni Award winner in 1981. Those accomplishments, now coupled with his dedicated support of Albion, led to this Meritorious Service Award.

Babcock has assisted the College in many capacities: as a student recruiter, as a mentor and as a philanthropist. During his career as a teacher and since his retirement, he has always been an avid recruiter for Albion.

There are probably few people who have ever met Babcock who don’t know of his love for Albion College, and this affection was apparent when he served as narrator for the Albion Campaign for the Generations video presentation in 1994. He has also been a mentor to many Albion presidents, faculty and staff.

Babcock has been an extremely generous philanthropist. At Albion, he has created the Philip C. Curtis Visiting Artist Program, which brings a promising young artist to campus to meet with students and work for a semester. Not only did he establish this

Pictured with President Peter Mitchell, ’67, (far right) are the recipients of this year’s alumni awards: (from left) George Reed, ’53, Russell Babcock, ’27, Thomas Schwaderer, ’56, and Melvin Larimer, ’53. endowment but he also named it for his friend and Albion College alumnus Philip C. Curtis, ’30. Babcock was instrumental in raising funds for the Royal G. Hall Endowed Professorship in History. Dr. Hall was an important mentor both during and after Babcock’s days on campus. Babcock traveled with Dr. Hall and other students to Europe and the Soviet Union, and they were among the first Americans to visit the U.S.S.R. after the communist revolution.

Babcock was a devoted husband to his wife Wanda and still speaks lovingly of her.

She passed away in 1990.

Babcock has continued to support political and social causes in which he believes. In 1996 he was out encouraging likely Democratic voters to register to vote. Additionally, as recently as this past summer he attended a symposium on race relations. Babcock turned 93 last fall.

The Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award must be Albion College alumni and should: display genuine leadership and dedicated service to others; exemplify the qualities of a liberal arts education; and demonstrate breadth of achievement in career, family and service to the community and/or Albion College.

Melvin S. Larimer, ’53 Melvin Larimer’s outstanding career in music education, not just at Albion but at other institutions as well, makes him extremely deserving of this honor. In 1953, he began his career as choral director in the Alma Public Schools. He then took a job at Pontiac Northern High School in 1958 where he remained until moving to Traverse City in 1962.

Larimer worked in the Traverse City Public Schools as the supervisor of music and high school choral director from 1962 to 1970. While in Traverse City he received the

Distinguished Service Award from the U.S. Jaycees in 1964, the Michigan Educator of the Year award from the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) in 1965, the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Traverse City Lions International in 1966 and the Man-of-the-Year Award from the Traverse City Optimist Club in 1968. He also was named director of choral music for the summer National Music Camp at Interlochen, an involvement he continued from 1963 to 1993.

In 1970 Larimer joined Olivet College as the chair of the Music Department and choral director. He held that position until he returned to Albion College in 1975. During his time at Albion, Larimer was a professor of music, choral director and chair of the Music Department. He was appointed to the International Who’s Who in Music in 1984, was a guest conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and area choirs in 1986, and he sang with the world renowned London Bach Choir, conducted by Sir David Willcocks, during a sabbatical in 1991.

In 1994-95, Larimer was selected by the membership of MSVMA to conduct the state high school Honors Choir and was selected by the same group to be their keynote speaker at the 1997 conference of MSVMA, American Choral Directors Association and MENC. In 1994 he received the Maynard Klein Award for a lifetime of excellence in the choral field by the Michigan Branch of the American Choral Directors Association. He retired from Albion College in 1996 and was named professor emeritus of music at that time.

Since 1997 he has served as director of music for First Congregational Church in Traverse City.

During his student days at Albion, Larimer was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa (vice president), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (vice president), and Kappa Lambda.

He now lives in Traverse City with his wife Joann. They have five children, Jacque Pavlosky, Christy Larimer-Compson, ’77, Russell Larimer, ’79, Laurie Connin, ’81, and Jennifer Larimer, ’96. Larimer has been active since his retirement, swimming, fishing, biking, hunting, gardening and studying cathedral and church architecture.

George Rennison Reed, ’53 A distinguished teacher and scholar, George Reed dedicated most of his professional life to Albion College. Reed taught in the Education Department from 1963 to 1988. During that time he was chair of the Faculty Steering Committee in 1967-68, was honored as Faculty Man of the Year in 1974 and was named to Who’s Who in the Mid-West in 1980-81. Throughout his entire career, Reed was active in recruiting students to Albion, and he chaired the Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship Recognition Committee in 1974-75. He was named professor emeritus of education at the time of his retirement.

Before coming to Albion, Reed served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945. As an Albion student, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Spanish Club and the Albion College Speakers’ Bureau, and he served as the manager of the College radio station, WANR. After graduation, Reed began his career as a teacher in the Albion Public Schools. He then moved into the Gull Lake Community Schools and served as a teacher in 1954-55 and as principal from 1955 to 1961. In 1956 he earned his master’s degree in education from Western Michigan University. After leaving Gull Lake, he was named assistant superintendent of the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, where he served until coming to Albion College in 1963. Reed earned his Ed.D. in 1970 from Michigan State University.

Reed has also been active outside of the classroom. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Augusta Area Development Corporation, served as a trustee for the village of Augusta, was Rotary Club secretary in Galesburg and sat on the Board of Directors for the Battle Creek Child and Adult Clinic.

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Looking for a few eminent Albionians minister. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lakeview High School in 1987. Reed currently lives in Albion with his wife, Virginia O’Dell Reed, ’46, and they have three daughters: Karen Messing, ’70, Ann Reed-Schluter, ’82, and Susan Muzquiz, ’87. Reed enjoys golfing, playing bridge, travel and walking.

Thomas G. Schwaderer, ’56 A respected leader in the Grand Rapids medical community, Thomas Schwaderer has practiced orthopaedic surgery there for 30 years. After graduating from Albion, Schwaderer went on to Wayne State University College of Medicine where he earned his M.D. in 1960. He did his internship and surgical residency at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from 1960 to 1963. After service in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1965, Schwaderer completed his orthopaedic residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

In 1968 he began a private practice in orthopaedic surgery at the Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids where he remains today.

Schwaderer served as vice chairman for the Department of Surgery (1971-73), chief for the Division of Fractures and Orthopaedics (1975-79), and chairman of the Department of Surgery (1977-81) at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Additionally, Schwaderer serves as an associate clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and was the assistant director of the orthopaedic residency program at Blodgett and Butterworth Hospitals from 1975 to 1984.

Schwaderer serves on the senior attending staff at Butterworth Hospital, on the consulting staff at Kent Community Hospital and on the courtesy staff at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital. He was named Teacher of the Year for the Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Residency in 1989-90 and is the recipient of the Epsilon chapter of Delta Tau Delta fraternity’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

During his time at Albion College, Schwaderer was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, was president of Omicron Delta Kappa, was selected for the biology honorary Beta Beta Beta, and was “A” Club president. An outstanding athlete, he was cocaptain of both the basketball and track teams and also played varsity football. Schwaderer was inducted into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. He has kept active in the life of the College since graduation, serving from 1987 to 1993 on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, as well as on the Albion Campaign for the Generations National Committee and as the coordinator for the Elkin Isaac Lectureship Committee.

Schwaderer lives in Grand Rapids with his wife Pamela. They have two children, Christian, ’90, and Gregory, ’91. When he is not working, Schwaderer enjoys golf, fishing, photography, reading and running.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Meritorious Service Award

Up to five Distinguished Alumni are chosen each year from as many as 100 nominees. These men and women are selected on the basis of the following criteria: • Only alumni of Albion College shall be eligible for the award.

• Recipients should display genuine leadership and dedicated service to others and exemplify the qualities of a liberal arts education. Well-roundedness in aspects of career, family and community service are sought.

• Recipients are selected on the specific basis of: (a) Excellence in career achievements (b) Contributions to community/humanity (c) Service to Albion College The selection committee, made up of members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, looks for outstanding achievement in at least two of the three areas outlined above.

Up to three Meritorious Service Awards may be given each year, based on the following criteria: • Only alumni of Albion College shall be eligible for the award.

• Time, effort and monetary gifts on behalf of Albion College shall constitute the elements in the consideration of a candidate to be worthy of the award. The award may recognize one, two or all three of these elements.

• Nomination and election to receive the Meritorious Service Award shall follow the process used to nominate and elect individuals receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Exemptions for these awards include current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff. Once an individual is no longer in any of the above categories, he/she will be eligible for consideration.

Nominations for either of these awards are welcome and may be sent no later than Feb. 1, 1999 to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.

The list of past award winners (below) is provided as a reference for those wishing to make nominations.

Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Charles E. Anderson, ’56 Russell B. Babcock, ’27 Wallace A. Bacon, ’35 Nelda Kurtz Balch, ’37 David M. Barrett, ’64 Jeffrey W. Barry, ’60 Robert H. Bartlett, ’60 John G. Batsakis, ’51 Blair C. Bedient, ’49 Robert W. Bemer, ’40 Joyce Ann Livak Benjamins, ’63 Mildred Oberlin Bennett, ’58 Bruce C. Berndt, ’61 Margaret E. Berry, ’35 Daniel Boggan, Jr., ’67 Kenneth Borland, ’59 Joseph H. Britton, ’46 Patricia Sanford Brown, ’53 Vivian Johnson Bull, ’56 Richard W. Calkins, ’60 Alice F. Campbell, ’29 William Cargo, ’37 Dennis O. Cawthorne, ’62 Peter J. Christ, ’55 O. James Clark, ’51 Wendell Cole, ’36 Harry T. Cook, ’61 Marian Clark Corwin, ’35 James G. Crane, ’51 Truman H. Cummings, Jr., ’43 Gilbert A. Currie, ’47 Jack C. Curtis, ’51 James L. Curtis, ’44 Philip C. Curtis, ’30 Jack C. Dart, ’34 Michael S. David, Jr., ’64 Cedric W. Dempsey, ’54 Patricia McKean Dick, ’48

W. W. Diehl, ’24 Judyth Fetzer Dobbert, ’69 Vinod L. Doshi, ’53 Emerson J. Elliott, ’55 Margaret Drake Elliott, ’24 G. Bruce Feighner, ’42 E. Lee Feller, ’47 Richard M. Fluke, ’56 Robert W. Freligh, ’47 Philip J. Gannon, ’47 Philip R. Glotfelty, III, ’55 Nancy Carpenter Hammond, ’68 George E. Hardy, Jr., ’61 Robert Hargreaves, ’36 Michael G. Harrison, ’63 Phyllis Harrison-Ross, ’56 Roy E. Heath, ’36 Lois Skagerberg Heller, ’64 David W. Hills, ’48 Phyllis Wagner Houghton, ’41 Richard W. Huff, ’54 Polly Ruth Mosteller Hughes, ’47 John P. Hummon, ’53 Richard L. Humphrey, ’56 Elkin R. Isaac, ’48 Karen Johnstone, ’60 Gary L. Jones, ’66 John E. Joyner, ’55 D. Nolan Kaiser, ’56 James C. Kingsley, ’63 John A. Krsul, ’59 Sally A. Lynas Lamkin, ’54 Roger L. Landrum, ’59 Melvin S. Larimer, ’53 Keith J. Leenhouts, ’49 T. John Leppi, ’59 Ray B. Loeschner, ’53 Bernard T. Lomas, ’46

John S. Ludington, ’51 Helen Harton Manning, ’43 Rex B. Martin, ’38 Willard L. Meader, ’54 Betty Jones Neberman, ’50 Gary R. Noble, ’57 Karin McClow Orr, ’64 Denise Cortis Park, ’73 Sherry Hood Penney, ’59 William Henry Perkins, Jr., ’49 John W. Porter, ’53 Lewis L. Redmond, ’50 George R. Reed, ’53 Myrtle R. Crouse Reul, ’47 James L. Reutter, ’53 Thomas E. Sagendorf, ’62 Lawrence B. Schook, ’72 Thomas G. Schwaderer, ’56 Ruth Holland Scott, ’56 Joseph B. Serra, ’56 Andrew G. Sharf, ’44 Florence “Dinghy” Spalding Sharp, ’50 Norma G. Sleight, ’24 Norman R. Sleight, ’40 Richard G. Smith, ’43 Richard M. Smith, ’68 Harold R. Spiegel, ’32 Robert Stoppert, ’39 Marvin J. Vann, ’40 Richard K. Vitek, ’56 James A. von der Heydt, ’42 John N. Vournakis, ’61 Lawrence L. Wade, ’50 Raymond A. Wauthier, ’46 Judith Koch Wilcox, ’60 Michael E. Williams, ’78 James M. Wilson, ’77 Shirley Brattin Wirt, ’47 Margaret Zolliker, ’43

Deceased: E. Maynard Aris, ’37; Roy W. Battenhouse, ’33; Jack C. Bedient, ’25; Clarence H. Blanchard, ’22; D. Hale Brake, ’16; Hira E. Branch, ’29; J Harlen Bretz, ’05; Edward M. Brigham, ’25; John E. Bromley, ’29; B.G. “Bill” Brown, ’23: W. Clark Dean, ’21; Helen M. Desjardins, ’14; Donald J. Dunham, ’23; Clarence H. Elliott, ’25; Keith J. Fennimore, ’39; Geraldine Townsend Fitch, ’17; Wayne H. Fleenor, ’24; Dexter Horton, ’36; C. Morse Huffer, ’16; Richard C. Johnston, ’59; Ella Meinke Kuhn, ’08; Burley F. Lamb, ’13; Richard D. Mange, ’25; Charles A. McKenny, ’42; Hugh D. McLeese, ’19; Eva A. Moore, ’19; Elsie E. Munro, ’26; William A. Niles, ’98; Marvin F. Pahl, ’30; Wallace M. Pearson, ’17; Stanley C. Penzotti, ’30; Leroy E. Perine, ’96; William R. Peterson, ’45; Leigh Prettyman, ’36; Charles W. Ricker, ’50; Paul Rood, ’16; Winston J. Schuler, ’30; James R. Sebastian, ’32; Frederick E. Shideman, ’36; William J. Smith, ’35; Floyd Starr, ’10; Andrew W. Sunyar, ’42; Helen Sparling Terpenning, ’45; Gordon L. Thomas, ’36; Richard G. Toncray, ’19; Louise Jean Walker, ’17; Hazen G. Werner, ’20; George S. Weston, ’52; Gordon B. Wheeler, ’24; Audrey K. Wilder, ’18.

Past Meritorious Service Award Recipients Russell E. Babcock, ’27; Frank Bonta, ’49; Wayne H. Fleenor, ’24 (deceased); Kenneth B. Hollidge, ’35 (deceased); Stanley Jones, ’49.

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1998 Hall of Fame inductees The Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Albion College in the field of athletics, either by their performance on athletic teams representing the College or by meritorious efforts in years after graduation.

The criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame are listed with the nomination form that accompanies this article.

The individuals and teams listed below were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, Oct. 16, 1998, at a banquet during Homecoming Weekend. Frederick Adams, ’66, a member of the 1965 MIAA champion golf team, gave the acceptance speech on behalf of all of the inductees.

Individuals James H. Dow, ’67 A two-time MIAA cross country MVP in 1964 and 1965, James Dow was one of the best distance runners of his era. He helped lead the Britons to three consecutive MIAA championships from 1964 to 1966 and was named to the All-MIAA team all three of those years. Dow was also an instrumental member of the 1964 and 1965 MIAA champion track and field teams, winning the two-mile event in both of those years. He passed away Oct. 1, 1992.

Diane E. Dunn, ’68 Diane Dunn was a standout in field hockey, basketball and volleyball. A four-year member of the College’s field hockey and tennis teams, she was recognized for exceptional play in field hockey with a spot on both the Michigan College Field Hockey Association team and the Great Lakes Sectional field hockey team in 1965, 1966 and 1967. The recipient of a master’s degree, she formerly taught physical education and science. She now lives in Livonia.

Judith E. Gass, ’63 Judith Gass was an outstanding member of the field hockey, volleyball and archery teams. She was a member of the All-Star volleyball team in 1960 and named both Outstanding and Most Improved Player of the Year in field hockey for 1959. She also captured the coveted Jo Dunn Archery Award in 1963. A science professor at Lewis and Clark Community College, Gass lives in Alton, IL, and enjoys fitness walking, cycling, swimming and golf.

Marvin F. Grostic, ’50 Marvin Grostic was cocaptain and MVP of the 1950 MIAA champion baseball team. He was a member of the “A” Club in 1948, 1949 and 1950, and a member of the indoor track team in 1948. Now vice president of quality assurance at AvTech, he spent most of his career at The Upjohn Co. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Idaho. Grostic served as president of the Albion College Alumni Association Board of Directors in 1983 and 1984.

Karen L. Hale, ’83 Karen Hale set six MIAA records in softball, including most pitching wins and best batting average. She was named to the AllState softball team in 1981, 1982 and 1983, and to the Academic All-America softball team in 1983. Additionally, she was a standout basketball player for the Britons, twice named to the All-State team. Hale captained both the softball and basketball teams in 1982 and 1983. She also played varsity volleyball. A quality engineer for GM in Ypsilanti, she has remained active in sports competition and high school coaching.

Ruth E. Hamilton During her 30 years as Athletic Department secretary, Ruth Hamilton made tremendous contributions to Albion College athletics. She served as the secretary to the Athletic Department from 1960 until her retirement in 1991. She lives in Litchfield with her husband Wayne. In retirement, Hamilton enjoys square dancing, walking, biking and crafts. She is a member of the Litchfield Historical Society.

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James M. Horner, ’69 Albion’s first NCAA Postgraduate Scholar, James Horner earned a spot on the All-MIAA baseball team in 1968 and 1969, and was named an Outstanding College Athlete of America in 1968.

Horner served as the captain of the baseball team in 1969 and was also a four-year letter winner in basketball. After graduation he played briefly for the San Francisco Giants.

The recipient of an M.D. from the University of Michigan, he is now professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo.

Ronald B. Lessard, ’82 Ronald Lessard was twice a national championship qualifier in both cross country and track and a threetime All-MIAA cross country athlete and twotime All-MIAA track athlete. Albion College’s cross country MVP in 1979, 1980 and 1981, he twice served as that team’s captain.

In track, Lessard set five Albion records and the MIAA record for the 10K run in 1982. He earned a doctorate in chemistry from Wayne State University and is now a scientist and group leader at Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P. Lessard currently lives in Sugar Land, TX.

J. Fred “Pop” McKale, ’10 Fred “Pop” McKale was named a two-time AllState athlete in both football and baseball and served as football team captain for two years. McKale served as director of athletics at the University of Arizona from 1914 until 1957. During that time he served as a baseball, football, basketball and track coach. McKale was a charter member of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, inducted in 1976. He passed away June 1, 1967. The University of Arizona’s basketball arena was named in his honor.

by the Associated Press. As a football and baseball coach, he has been named coach of the year by the Michigan High School Coaches Association. Robb lives in New Boston.

George A. Vivlamore, ’57 George Vivlamore was named MIAA basketball MVP in 1957 and was also co-captain of the Albion team which won the MIAA championship that year. He was named to the All-MIAA squad and earned Honorable Mention Associated Press Small College All-American. After graduation he continued with basketball, playing industrial basketball for 20 years. Vivlamore is a divisional claim superintendent with State Farm Insurance. He lives in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Teams 1952 Football Team The 1952 Britons were the first football team to win an MIAA championship for Albion College in 12 years. Led by the likes of Robert Wikstrom, MIAA MVP; Ray Loeschner, Little All-American; and captain William Armstrong, the Britons racked up an impressive 7-1 overall record with a perfect 6-0 record in the MIAA. One of the MIAA victories came against Kalamazoo, in which the Britons set a new scoring record with a 59-7 win. Six members of the football team were selected to the All-MIAA team. The coach of the 1952 football team was Del Anderson.

Other team members included: Ralph Boe, Roy Braginton, Larry Byle, Peter Christ, Floyd Conklin, Jon Dean, Cedric Dempsey, Richard Fabian, Robert Friberg, James Grant, Jack Hanford, Walter Hierholzer, Jr., John Hummon, Allen Jackson, James Kareck, Richard Kelly, Robert Kouts, Melvin Larimer, Robert MacDonald, Lynn Marvin, Donald McIntyre, Robert Meeth, James Murray, Robert Mutch, John Nash, Lee Parkison, James Reutter, Elvin Ritt, Edward Schied, Fritz Shurmur, Doug Steward, Alan Swan, John Taylor and Jack Thompson.

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Stephen L. Robb, ’78 Part of the MIAA championship football team in 1976, Stephen Robb was named as both the Albion College and MIAA football MVP that year. He was a member of the MIAA championship baseball team in 1977. Now high school football coach for the Milan Area Schools, Robb was selected State High School Coach of the Year

The 1965 golf team, coached by Tom Taylor, was one of the best in the history of Albion College. The first golf team in a decade to win an MIAA championship, they did it with a perfect 5-0 record in the MIAA and a spotless 9-0 overall record. The Briton linksters had one golfer selected to the AllMIAA team.

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The1965 golf team had a perfect 5-0 league record and 9-0 overall record. Team members Bruce Miller, ’67, Frederick Adams, ’66, William Rivers, ’66, and Cash Beechler, ’67, were on hand for the Hall of Fame banquet after playing as a foursome earlier in the day at the Briton Golf Classic.

The 1952 Briton football team was the first to win an MIAA championship for the College in 12 years. Returning to celebrate the triumph at the 1998 Hall of Fame banquet were: (front row, left to right) Melvin Larimer, ’53, Ray Loeschner, ’53, John Hummon, ’53, Robert Wikstrom, ’53, Jack Thompson, ’54. (second row) Jack Hanford, ’56, Robert Kouts, ’55, Elvin Ritt, ’56, Robert MacDonald, ’54, Larry Byle, ’54, Doug Steward, ’56, Richard Fabian, ’56, Peter Christ, ’55, Cedric Dempsey, ’54. Not pictured: Allen Jackson, ’56.

Team members included: Frederick Adams, Jr., Cash Beechler, Mark Lindsay, Bruce Miller, William Rivers, Terry Shade and Barry Siler.

The Albion Chain Gang The Albion Chain Gang has amassed 91 years of combined service within this eclectic group of five which includes: a Circuit Court judge, a retired produce manager, a purchasing supervisor, a petroleum salesman and the

(Below) A total of 91 years on the football “Chain Gang” are represented in this photo: (from left) Jon Sprandel, Richard Rutkoskie, John Rumler, Harry Worden and James Kingsley.

owner of a print shop. Just like mailmen, neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow will keep these five from doing their job. They have been seen on the sidelines of every home football game that the Britons have played for decades. In fact, the elder statesman of the group, Harry D. Worden, has been working the chain for 33 years!

Other Chain Gang members include: Jon O. Sprandel, 21 years on the Chain; John E. Rumler, 16 years on the Chain; James C. Kingsley, ’63, 14 years on the Chain; Richard J. Rutkoskie, 7 years on the Chain.

In search of athletic excellence Albion College’s Hall of Fame honors individuals who made exceptional contributions to the field of athletics, either as students or as alumni. Plaques honoring these inductees are on display in the main hallway of the Dow Recreation and Wellness Center. Any Albion alumnus/a may submit names of candidates for consideration by the selection committee. Simply review the criteria listed and complete the nomination form. All nominations must be received no later than April 1, 1999. If you need information about past Hall of Fame inductees or the selection process, please contact Marcia Hepler Starkey, ’74, director of alumni and parent relations, 517/ 629-0284.

Selection criteria

Athletic Hall of Fame nominations Name of nominee____________________________________________Class year___________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________State_________Zip___________________ Name of sports participated in and years _____________________________________________

Individual • The nominee, if an athlete, must have been out of Albion College at least 10 years.

• The nominee, if an athlete, must have earned two letters in one sport or one letter in three or more sports.

• The nominee does not necessarily have to be a graduate of Albion, but must have been a former student.

Coach/athletic administrator/athletic trainer/student manager • The nominee in cases of coaches, athletic administrators or others need not necessarily have been a former student, but must have served the College for at least 10 years. Student managers must have been a student at Albion College and served all 4 years.

• The nominee can be selected immediately after leaving the institution or immediately after retirement. The student managers must wait 10 years.

______________________________________________________________________________ Name of nominator__________________________________________Class year____________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________State_________Zip__________________ Please briefly state why you believe this individual should be considered for the Albion College Hall of Fame.

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Mail this form to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224.

• The team must have won an MIAA Championship.

• The team would be eligible 10 years after competition.

Deadline: April 1, 1999.

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Albion area women have colorful history The Albion branch of the American Association of University Women received a 1997 AAUW Community Action grant, in order to produce and publish a local history book, Some Notable Women of the Albion, Michigan, Area. The book contains 130 biographies of Albion natives and residents and highlights the accomplishments of these women, famous and unsung, in the local community and around the world. The book is available for purchase from the Albion AAUW, c/o Jake Weber, 517/629-6382.

To acknowledge some of the outstanding women from the Albion area (some of whom have a College connection), we have included below these abbreviated profiles from the book.

In May 1877, Juliet Calhoun Blakeley (1818-1920), a founding member of Albion’s Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered an impromptu sermon on temperance after the pastor, overcome by emotion raised by anti-temperance forces in Albion, was forced to leave the pulpit. Blakeley’s remarks provoked temperance opponents to vandalize the board sidewalk in front of her house, but she handily defended herself with her French rifle. Her stand for temperance is said to have

Browsing the bookshelves As a continuation of our “recommended reading” feature from the fall Io Triumphe, we are pleased to offer the selections below. As before, each book title is accompanied by some brief comments from our faculty “reviewers.” Most of the books listed have been published since 1995. What better way to spend a winter’s evening than in the company of a good book? Enjoy!

Social Issues Barbara R. Bergmann, In Defense of Affirmative Action Washington Post reviewer David Greenberg writes: “Makes the most persuasive case to date for continuing the project of actively securing fair treatment for women and minorities. . . . Bergmann introduces important new evidence about how decisions to hire and promote are actually made. She resets the terms of the debate.” (Mary Ann Dimand, Economics and Management) Vivian Gussin Paley, The Girl with the Brown Crayon Reviewer Hazel Rochman writes in Booklist: “Vivian Paley is a kindergarten teacher who won a MacArthur ‘genius’ award for her work in her classroom at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and for the books she has written about how children play and think and imagine. Now she describes her final year of teaching when the preschoolers focused on the classic picture books of Leo Lionni and

inspired her sons to travel home in her honor each year on the second Sunday in May (Blakeley was born May 13). In the 1880s they convinced the Albion Methodist church to set aside that day in honor of all mothers.

Thus, it is widely believed in this region that Blakeley is the “Original Mother of Mother’s Day.” A long-time civic leader, Blakeley was also a housemother for the Albion Female Collegiate Institute (a forerunner to Albion College), and, at the age of 89, co-founder of the city’s first hospital, in her own home.

A native of Vermont, Belle Aurill Clark Dean (1874-1961) moved to Michigan because her mother felt that the Midwest offered more opportunities for women. An 1897 graduate of Albion College, Dean and her husband, George Dean, an 1896 Albion graduate, were civic leaders in Albion for more than 50 years. Belle was a church leader and a member of many philanthropic organizations, in addition to actively managing the family’s dairy farm. She raised their six children (all Albion College graduates) in the house later donated to Albion College as Dean Hall. The Deans built a new residence, Haven Hills, which after Belle’s death was donated to the College and renamed Bellemont Manor in her memory.

All-around daredevil Gwendolyn Dew (19041993), an Albion native, was one of the first 25 women solo pilots in the United States, and

related his stories to their own lives. . . .

Paley shows how far kids can go when their learning is connected, uninterrupted, and interactive—if the teacher is open, and the stories are great.” This book addresses issues of self and society, including ethnicity issues, in an extremely useful and hopeful way. It’s a life-giving book. (Mary Ann Dimand, Economics and Management) Joanna Russ, What Are We Fighting For? : Sex, Race, Class, and the Future of Feminism Russ examines the reasons at the foundation of classic feminism (as opposed to the more recent and nearly apolitical deconstructionist feminism). This leads her to address economic, medical, political and multiethnic concerns using both data and a wide variety of useful feminist literature. (Mary Ann Dimand, Economics and Management)

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once cut all power to the town of Homer during a ballooning mishap. A 1924 graduate (and Homecoming Queen) of the University of Michigan, Dew cut her journalistic teeth at The Albion Recorder and at Floral Telegraphy Delivery (FTD), for whom she designed their original “Mercury” logo.

As a freelance correspondent for The Detroit News, Dew once interviewed Madame Chiang Kai Shek and was the only foreign correspondent to film the fall of Hong Kong during World War II. Taken prisoner by the Japanese for more than six months, Dew compiled a list of British POWs in the camp, which she successfully smuggled out upon her release.

Dew later worked for the Office of Strategic Services, lectured and wrote about her wartime experiences and opened one of the country’s largest adventure-travel agencies, in Phoenix.

Author Mary Francis Kennedy (M.F.K.) Fisher (1908-1992), an Albion native, was once described by chef Craig Claiborne as “simply the finest writer on food, but [also] a great essayist, [whose] translation of the Physiology of Taste, by Grillat-Savarin, was a great contribution.” Well-known for books on

Science and Public Policy Jonathan Harr, A Civil Action An account of an important law suit dealing with environmental quality. Although nonfiction, it reads like a Grisham novel, offers insights into how the legal system works and carries a sobering message about public health. (Timothy Lincoln, Geological Sciences) Marc Reisner, Cadillac Desert Now available in a revised edition, Cadillac Desert is a look at federal water projects and has recently been the basis for a PBS series.

Written with some wit. (Timothy Lincoln, Geological Sciences)

Fine Arts And for variety, here are some suggestions of works in the visual arts and music for your consideration.

Peter Demetz, Prague in Black and Gold: Scenes from the Life of a European City Demetz explores the paradoxical history “in which the golden hues of proud power and creative glory . . . are not untouched with the black of suffering and the victims’ silence.”

(Ingeborg Baumgartner, Foreign Languages)

The Berlin of George Grosz Drawings, Watercolours and Prints, 19121930. Royal Academy of Arts, London.

A stunning introduction to a fascinating and complex artist. (Ingeborg Baumgartner, Foreign Languages)

Wilma Abeles Iggers, Women of Prague: Ethnic Diversity and Social Change from the Eighteenth Century to the Present Iggers provides informative introductions to the autobiographical writings of 12 women.

(Ingeborg Baumgartner, Foreign Languages)

Out of this World (Music of Harold Arlen).

Maureen McGovern.

Sterling, No. S1010-2 The Music Never Ends (Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman). Maureen McGovern.

Sterling, No. S1013-2 Two fairly recent recordings of classic popular songs. In my opinion, Maureen

food, as well as her writings about life in France and California, Fisher nonetheless kept ties to her parents’ friends in Albion, and wrote of her life here in her book, To Begin Again.

Social activist Rosanna Belle Livingston Perrigo (1870-1948) made a monumental contribution to the physical well-being of the Albion community, both directly and indirectly. Perrigo, whose only medical training came from employment with a Springport physician, is credited with nursing more than 500 sick children in the area. She led a campaign to establish a visiting nurse service in Albion in the early 1900s and was active in many civic organizations.

The first woman admitted to the University of Michigan, Albion native Madelon Stockwell Turner (1845-1924) graduated from the university in 1872. Turner was five years old when her father, the first principal of the Wesleyan Seminary (a forerunner of Albion College), died on his way to join the California gold rush. She apparently had a happy and privileged childhood, taking music and art lessons at the seminary. Her childhood diaries have been published as A Michigan Childhood: The Journals of Madelon Louisa Stockwell, 1856-1860. A recluse for much of her adult life, Turner left more than $300,000 to Albion College, which built the Charles F. and Louisa Peabody Stockwell Memorial Library.

McGovern is one of the three or four finest singers in this genre, and these recordings feature songs of Harold Arlen (“Paper Moon,” “Over The Rainbow”) and of lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman (“The Summer Knows,” “The Way We Were,” “You Must Believe in Spring”). The variety of literature and the breadth of McGovern’s talent are showcased. (Myron McReynolds, Music) Jubilant. Jubilant Sykes.

Sony Classical, No. SK 63294.

Jubilant Sykes is a classically trained baritone who specializes in Negro spirituals. This recording is a collection of spirituals and gospel (“Deep River,” “Blessed Assurance”).

The uniqueness of the Terence Blanchard arrangements and the power of Sykes’ voice make this required listening for those who enjoy this music. (Myron McReynolds, Music) Black Diamonds. Althea Waites.

Cambria, No. CD 1097.

This recording serves as a great introduction to the piano music of four wonderful, but largely overlooked, African-American composers: Florence Price, William Grant Still, Margaret Bonds and Ed Bland. Pianist Althea Waites’ career has included highly acclaimed performances throughout the U.S. and Europe, including Germany and the former Soviet Union. (Myron McReynolds, Music)