The Carthaginian - Winter 2022 by Carthage College

IN THIS ISSUE Feature Articles

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A Timeless Education Still thriving at 175, Carthage has preserved its mission for generations.

Fluent in Critter Animals’ vocal communication fascinates Professor Angela Dassow.

30 Booing Modesty Alumni like Caroline Riley ’03 try to remove the stigma from self-promotion.

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32 Diamond Queen Fundraising push for new softball field honors Coach Amy Gillmore ’94, M.Ed. ’04.

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Athletics

Meet Ember the firebird, Carthage’s brand new mascot.

Faculty/Staff Notes From biofuels to inclusive theatre, new faculty bring diverse expertise.

The Carthaginian is the official magazine of Carthage College, which is raising expectations for a private college experience. Carthage blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, personal attention from distinguished faculty, and a focus on career development, which makes its graduates competitive in the workforce. Founded in 1847, Carthage is located on an idyllic shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the thriving corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago. For more information, visit: carthage.edu

The newest Hall of Fame inductees: Where are they now?

Carthaginian Editorial Team

Class Notes Centrique co-founders mark the magazine’s 50th issue.

Page From the Past Read an excerpt from “The Story of Carthage College,” a 1945 play by Professor Juanita Jones.

Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Elizabeth Young

Steve Janiak Alexis Greve ’24 Olivia Reagle ’23

Managing Editor

Contributing Writers

Mike Moore

Mike Moore Dana Ehrmann ’15 Nina Werger ’24 Claire Bevec ’23

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Steve Janiak Kim King ’06

President’s Message

Photographers/Illustrators

Archival Research Sarah Mueller

Pastor’s Message Alumni Message Chair of the Board of Trustees Jeff Hamar ’80

President John R. Swallow Interim Vice President for Advancement Bridget Haggerty

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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ow prescient they were, our Lutheran founders. They knew how important education would be to the “Far West,” a region so distinctive it was enshrined in the original name of our institution, The Literary and Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church in the Far West. From the start, our founders claimed a mission of enlightening people in the American frontier. Since then, the “Far West” of the founders has become the Midwest. And Carthage has remained true to the region. Through several deliberate relocations that showed it was willing to go where it was most needed, Carthage finally and “recently” — some 60 years ago — moved to a site between the largest and fifth-largest cities in the Midwest. It is not only geography, however, that has continued to define the mission of this institution. We see in the words “literary and theological” the commitment to provide education that brings the best of the past, and especially the liberal arts, to bear on the needs of the Americans of the present. In 1847, that present included those who aspired to be Lutheran pastors. In 1870, it included aspiring women, and in the early 1940s aspiring people of color. Today our students are hard-working, capable aspirants from Chicago to Milwaukee and beyond. We also see something vital in the words

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“of the Lutheran Church”: the origins of the education we have consistently endeavored to provide, rooted in a Lutheran sense of whole life vocation and resolutely open to the full breadth of humanity in its need for reformation. It was a tall order, what our Lutheran founders set out to do — and it is a tall order to continue their legacy today. In every generation, evolution and reformation are needed to stay true to the fundamentals of mission — for people, for the church, and for all institutions — semper reformanda. I am both humbled and energized by the task. Every day, as your president, I am buoyed by Carthage’s particular history, knowing that our predecessors — especially all of those board members, faculty, staff, and students who stood alongside President Harold Lentz through the move to Kenosha — achieved great feats for Carthage. If we achieve our own feats of significance today, we know that it is because we stand on their shoulders. Those are broad enough to serve as a strong foundation, however much weight we bear. And the weight we bear is real. As demographics following the Great Recession reduce the number of college-going students, we must work harder to enroll the same number of students. As economic strain following the pandemic means that college is

harder for many families to afford, we must endeavor to find more resources to educate their students. As we nevertheless aspire to educate the Midwest and the nation in greater numbers than ever before, to bring together students from more backgrounds than ever before, and to offer more fields of study and better and fuller preparation for careers and life than ever before, we have our work cut out for us. But we know that, in many ways, Carthage has never stood still; it has always been on the move. And so we are again. We know that the economy of the Midwest depends on more educated people taking the positions that will be open as more and more people retire. The prosperity of the region depends on it, and the prosperity of individual families depends on it. Carthage can and will lead the way by educating expansively, integrating regionally, and communicating boldly, as much as ever before. And, with your help, we will do so. As we celebrate 175 years of service to this region and this country, let us strengthen Carthage for the next 175 years.

John R. Swallow

Meet Ember the official Carthage Firebird Ember was introduced as the new Carthage mascot last fall. Designed to match the new Firebirds team name, the mascot made its first appearance in the Homecoming parade. After hundreds of suggested names were trimmed to two, Ember won the final vote.

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A glimpse of what’s happening in the Carthage community

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New VP leads equity, inclusion effort At the start of the 2021-22 academic year, President John Swallow promoted Michele Hancock to vice president of college culture for inclusion — a new senior leadership position that affirms a commitment to an equitable learning and work environment. She leads the Office of Equity and Inclusion for Culture Change, a separate unit in the Carthage organizational structure. Alongside her previous teaching duties in the Education Department, Prof. Hancock spearheaded some of the College’s primary equity and inclusion initiatives. “There is no aspect of Carthage’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion that has not benefited from Dr. Hancock’s expertise, and no one is better prepared to meet Carthage’s current needs and advance the institution,” said President Swallow. As a member of the Executive Staff, she works with the president and other top leaders to bring about “substantive and authentic” culture change. “We have the potential to create a culture of inclusion where every individual knows they add value to the Carthage community, an endeavor that is both challenging and noteworthy,” said Prof. Hancock. “The task before us is to institutionalize inclusive practices that support growth and help all to flourish.” In part, she’s tasked with continuing to implement the anti-racism plan that President Swallow introduced in 2020. Its action steps fall under three overarching goals: • Close the gap in graduation rates. • Expand resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). • Infuse the teaching of U.S. racial history throughout the curriculum. From the formation of the Wiggan-Kenniebrew Black Alumni Network in 2018 through the end of 2021, donors gave $1.3 million toward the College’s DEI efforts. More than half of that came in the past year. Patrick Anderson ’85 pledged $120,000 in new funding for scholarships designed to help underrepresented students stay enrolled. The gift honors his wife, Kim, the first woman and person of color to serve as executive director of the National Education Association. Prof. Hancock came to the College in 2014 with a track record as a transformative K-12 educational leader. She holds a Doctor of Education degree in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College.

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liftoff in the moon shot for equity Fall also saw Carthage take its first meaningful steps in Moon Shot for Equity, an initiative to wipe out race- and income-based disparities in graduation rates by 2030:

the blueprint Visiting speaker Tim Renick described how Georgia State University rose from “poster child for equity gaps” to national model.

the technology A new platform, Navigate, enables faculty and staff to share info, spot potential impediments, and quickly connect students with the help they need.

the next steps Cross-departmental teams formed to study four initial strategies that could clear some of the financial and procedural obstacles that students encounter.

For more updates on Carthage’s DEI initiatives, see: carthage.edu/equity-inclusion

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5 updates BACK IN SPACE

WEATHER STATION

The payload the Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft carried on its Aug. 26 suborbital flight included the latest experiment from the Carthage space science program. The mission continued students’ long-running, NASA-supported Modal Propellant Gauging research.

Thanks to a new campus weather station installed on the Science Center roof, the Carthage community can monitor conditions online. Milwaukee TV meteorologists often show images from the station’s camera. A campus-wide Sustainability Task Force initiated the project.

A BUCK STOPPED HERE Raven Jemison, executive vice president of business operations for the Milwaukee Bucks, shared insights into the operational side of pro sports at a Business and Professional Coalition public event Nov. 9. She also met separately with student groups.

FLEXIBLE FESTIVAL The Carthage Christmas Festival returned to an in-person celebration in 2021 under the theme “Come to Us, Abide With Us.” Tickets for the Dec. 3-5 performances sold quickly, as precautionary seat spacing reduced the capacity.

YEAR-ROUND ICE In November, the Carthage Curling Club dedicated a 600-square-foot synthetic ice sheet on the patio behind the H. F. Johnson Center for the Fine Arts. Although the four-season PolyGlide surface can’t replicate real ice, the club bought it to refine techniques and give lessons.

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pages to bookmark Don’t worry: Your old bookmarks will still get you to the right spot! Here are a few pages Carthaginians frequently visit:

Wave hello to Carthage’s fresh new web design A redesigned Carthage website went live in January, providing a fresh look to match the energizing changes underway at the College. Carthage partnered with idfive, an award-winning agency known for researchbased web design and development. The “id” in the firm’s name stands for informed design, an approach that marries a website’s visual appeal and ease of use. The new design features a wave theme, reflecting Lake Michigan’s integral part in the Carthage identity. It also improves the site’s navigation on mobile devices, incorporating new advances in technology since the last redesign in 2014. “As the most important recruitment and communication tool we have, the website should be as beautiful and welcoming as our campus,” said Elizabeth Young, associate vice president for marketing and communications. “Not only does the new design accomplish that, it also has the built-in flexibility to show all that Carthage offers today.” Starting in December 2020, project leaders collected extensive feedback from employees, students, parents, and alumni. An advisory committee provided input at key points in the process.

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carthage.edu Designed primarily for prospective students, this is the main Carthage website.

carthage.edu/alumni Check here for upcoming alumni events, opportunities to volunteer or give back, and more.

carthage.edu/parents-families Find resources to support your new or returning student.

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FACULTY/STAFF NOTES

Updates on faculty and staff achievements

An influx of teaching talent Carthage welcomed 18 new full-time faculty members in 2021-22:

Nora Carroll Artist in Residence – Theatre As part of the College’s increased commitment to inclusion, Chicago-based storyteller Nora Carroll is leading the development of an anti-racism theatre program. That includes modifying the curriculum, as well as choosing more social justice-focused plays and guest artists. “One of the things I am excited to do at Carthage is to build a bridge between some of the organizations on campus oriented toward race and cultural relations and the Theatre Department,” she said. Ms. Carroll earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of San Diego. She has performed in a variety of spaces, from theaters to women’s shelters to prisons.

Malek Alkasrawi

Susan Ericsson

Visiting Associate Professor of Chemistry

Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Digital Media

Before Carthage, Malek Alkasrawi taught in the University of Wisconsin system for several years. He spent more than 15 years working in the European biofuel industry and was recently granted a related patent. He has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Lund University in Sweden.

Film and media scholar Susan Ericsson has taught for years at universities in the Chicago area while producing, directing, and editing fiction, documentary, and internet-based media of her own. Prof. Ericsson’s documentary work includes educational videos that take a critical look at the media.

Rick Bjella

Ashley Greenwood

Distinguished Conductor in Residence – Carthage Choir

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science

Previously, Rick Bjella was artistic director of the San Antonio Chamber Choir, along with roles at Texas Tech and Lawrence universities. He has conducted and presented at more than 400 festivals and workshops, including those at Lincoln Center, Orchestra Hall, and Carnegie Hall.

Carthage alumna Ashley Greenwood ’14 is the clinical education coordinator for the EXSS department and co-chair of the prehealth advising team. She has worked in various health care settings, including as a certified athletic trainer at colleges, high schools, and clinics.

Frances Chatman

Matthew Hougland

Director of Student Teaching

Assistant Professor of Music

Frances Chatman retired in 2020 after 19 years as an elementary school teacher at Edward Bain School of Language and Art in Kenosha. Her long career in education also includes stints as a special education assistant, summer school clerk, and cheerleading coach.

Music theatre specialist Matthew Hougland was most recently a cast member and music director on the national tour of “Spamilton: An American Parody,” as well as music director for Celebrity Cruises Entertainment. As an educator in New York and Indiana, he worked with top choirs and vocalists.

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Barbara Jewell

Nancy Reese

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance

Director of Nursing

Barb Jewell retired in 2017 after an extensive career in accounting and finance for manufacturing companies. She was an adjunct faculty member at Carthage for four years before transitioning to full-time teaching. Prof. Jewell is an avid runner.

A registered nurse since 1996, Nancy Reese has more than 35 years of total experience in the field. She’s been a nurse educator since 2007, teaching ethics, leadership, pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, health policy, evidence-based practice, research, spirituality, and service learning.

Terry Kamps Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Terry Kamps teaches the Genetics course at Carthage. She has a Ph.D. in plant genetics and molecular biology from the University of Florida, and her research has focused primarily on genes that affect the methods and success by which plants reproduce.

Kris Klimisch Assistant Professor of Nursing For 20 years, Kris Klimisch served in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. After retiring, she worked as a school nurse and a pediatric nurse at the Froedtert South campus in Kenosha. Prof. Klimisch has taught courses on life support and newborn care, as well as a variety of certification programs.

Jongdoo Lee Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance Jongdoo Lee has taught a variety of economics, finance, and statistics courses at universities on the East Coast. He earned a Ph.D. in finance from George Washington University and worked at a major South Korean bank for two years.

Linfeng Li Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages Before coming to Carthage, where he coordinates the Chinese program, Linfeng Li taught for eight years in China, Thailand, and New York. He enjoys connecting with people from different cultural backgrounds who are interested in Chinese culture.

Mark Mrowiec Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing Mark Mrowiec joins the full-time faculty after coming to Carthage as an adjunct instructor in 2018. He has extensive experience in the retail food industry and nonprofits. Prof. Mrowiec recently earned a doctorate degree in business administration from DePaul University in Chicago.

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Carter Rockhill Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing Originally from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Carter Rockhill teaches graduate courses in sports management at Carthage. He earned a Ph.D. in that subject from The Ohio State University and gained industry experience with the Madison Mallards, a summer collegiate baseball team.

Joseph Tenuta Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing Kenosha native Joseph Tenuta, who had taught as an adjunct faculty member since 2017, becomes a full-time professor. He brings a diverse history as an entrepreneur in industries from manufacturing to health care. Prof. Tenuta is married to Carthage alumna Jennifer (Reed) Tenuta ’04.

Alex Thompson Assistant Professor of Nursing Alex Thompson worked in higher education (student affairs) before returning to school to become a registered nurse. He has a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from George Washington University, with research interests including the use of simulation to promote culturally appropriate holistic care.

Siovahn Williams Assistant Professor of Education Siovahn Williams, who joined the Carthage staff in 2016, directs both the Urban Teacher Preparation Program and the Accelerated Certification for Teaching / Master of Education Program. She is an 18-year urban educator who has worked in Chicago and Kenosha schools.

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Douglas Arion, professor emeritus of physics,

Tracy Gartner, professor of environmental

led the creation of AMC Maine Woods International Dark Sky Park, in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club — the nation’s oldest conservation organization. It protects the last naturally dark area in the eastern two-thirds of the United States.

science and biology, was elected to both the education committee of the Ecological Society of America and the board of directors for the Ecological Research as Education Network. She also co-wrote a paper that made the July 2021 issue of American Midland Naturalist.

Rev. Kara Baylor, campus pastor and director of the Center for Faith and Spirituality, received the Witness to the World Award from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It’s one of five 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards presented to LSTC graduates who “distinguish themselves in faithful service to the gospel and the body of Christ.” The seminary honored Pastor Baylor on Oct. 14.

Sarah Gorke ’04, director of career

Melissa Cardamone, adjunct assistant

Andrea Henle, associate professor of biology,

professor of music, was an accompanist and coach for the Kenosha Opera Festival last summer. The first-year program provided training and performance opportunities for young singers.

published a case study in a national database funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Biology educators worldwide can use the case study to teach students about CRISPR genome editing, particularly for genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis.

Jacqueline Easley, professor of education, and Michele Hancock, vice president of

exploration and design, was promoted to a new role with the Aspire Center. She will help students to reflect on their skills, interests, and values and to connect those to a purposeful life. Ms. Gorke also was appointed to the executive board of the steering committee for the Academies of Racine, one of Carthage’s K-12 partners.

Katherine Hilson, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice, received a Career Enhancement Fellowship to expand her research into Black residents’ relationship with law enforcement in Milwaukee. Aiming to diversify faculty in the humanities, social sciences, and arts, the Institute for Citizens & Scholars helps fellows conduct the scholarly research they need to secure tenure-track positions. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation covers Prof. Hilson’s 12-month sabbatical and other expenses.

college culture for inclusion, co-authored a sixthgrade textbook titled “Modern Day Africa.”

Sara Jensen ’08, associate professor of Thomas Carr, associate professor of biology, and Megan Seitz, preparator for the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, received a $200,000 grant from the David B. Jones Foundation to help the Carthage Institute of Paleontology combat the financial effects of COVID-19. Last summer, documentary film crews joined the annual J-Term dig in Montana, where they and their students discovered seven new Triceratops specimens.

mathematics, and Mary Phillips ’20 are among the co-authors of “Determining Frobenius Complements from Sequences of kth Powers,” a paper that appeared in the September 2021 Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra.

Paul Kirkland, associate professor of political science, co-edited “Politics, Literature, and Film in Conversation,” a book of essays honoring political theory scholar Mary P. Nichols. He also contributed a chapter, “Shakespeare’s Princess: Educating for Love and Rule in Shakespeare’s Tempest.”

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Janet Levey, associate professor of nursing, made a podium presentation at the National League for Nursing Education Summit on Sept. 24 in National Harbor, Maryland. It focused on the security of online tests, a concern for educators nationwide during COVID-19.

Yuri Maltsev, professor of economics, established a Carthage scholarship to support a Distinguished Scholar in Global Economy and Free Markets. He also spoke at several conferences and contributed a chapter to “Security of Property Rights in South Africa: A critical response to expropriation without compensation.”

Richard Meier, writer-in-residence, wrote two poems/ essays that appeared in the premier issue of Allium Journal, a publication of Columbia College Chicago. They weave together the Writing/Walking/Winter class descent into the Pike River floodplain with readings from Gottfried Keller’s “Green Henry” and a cicada he encountered in France.

Corinne Ness, professor of music, is the lead author of “Musical Theatre in China: Considerations and Strategies for Teaching in a Global Context” in the Music Theatre Educators Alliance Journal. The article was based on research she conducted in China in 2018-19.

Colleen O’Brien, associate professor of management and marketing, published “Personality and Responses to COVID-19 Health and Safety Prevention” in the October 2021 edition of peer-reviewed journal Personality and Individual Differences.

Michael Phegley, associate professor of management and marketing, was a co-presenter at Wisconsin’s Judicial Education Conference in September. The presentation trained judges to better understand Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) cases and conduct effective trials.

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Miles to go, even at 175 When I think about it, 175 years is a long time. We have faculty who look back millions of years to the age of the dinosaurs … and even farther back in time to when the universe began. So what’s the big deal about 175? Well, it’s significantly longer than anyone’s lifetime. The longest-living human being in recorded history, a French woman, was 122 years old when she died in 1997. It is impressive that this College has been impacting the world for that long and then some. For 175 years, people have been gathering at a place called Carthage (and a few other names early on) to learn from and understand those who have gone before us. For 175 years, students have been trying to discern what God wants from them as human beings. The early focus of this institution was to educate preachers and teachers for a specific area of central Illinois. The first classes were small, and the call was specific: to serve the neighbor by teaching God’s word and what we thought we knew about the world. Some of that we had correct: the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic; some (but definitely not all) historical facts; and the need for communities that ponder faith and the word of God.

Thank God that the learning continues 175 years later, because we didn’t have it all right — and we still have more to learn. Much of what we thought about one another in 1847 was incorrect. For one, our understanding of gender had to change. Although Carthage was part of the first wave of U.S. colleges to admit women in 1870, it still took 23 years to formally acknowledge that they should be taught alongside men. Like their counterparts at most schools, it took decades more for Carthage leaders to open the doors so Black people could learn alongside white men and women. It took them far too long to admit that Black professors were qualified to teach all students — and even longer to grant those talented faculty members tenure. True, 175 years ago is a long time, and we have come a long way in that span. But we still have a long way to go to make Carthage the place that I believe God has intended this to be — a place that exists for all people to flourish. Peace,

Rev. Kara Baylor Campus Pastor

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James Ripley, professor of music, led a

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session at the International Conference on Hellenic Symphonic Bands. His talk focused on Jamulus, an app for synchronous music rehearsals, with members of the Carthage Wind Orchestra demonstrating its effectiveness. Based in Greece, the conference had a hybrid (live and virtual) format in 2021.

education, leads her department’s new foray into the Educators Rising Bridge to College program. Carthage juniors and seniors meet with aspiring teachers in grades 8-12 to provide mentorship and academic support.

Susan Stevenson, assistant professor of chemistry, and five Carthage students wrote a paper that was published in the Sept. 28 edition of peer-reviewed journal Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry. Her research aims to discover new organic reactions using visible light as an energy source rather than heat.

Jojin Van Winkle, assistant professor of art, presented her screenplay “Tanked” at a virtual conference the University Film and Video Association held in July.

Ken Winkle, professor emeritus of music, put on a lawn concert reminiscent of touring concert bands. His son Jon ’88 and brother Bill rounded out the Winkle Low Brass Trio, and his solo portion featured music from the John Paul Sousa era. The audience included Carthaginians.

Haley Yaple, associate professor of mathematics, was elected vice president of the education activity group for the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Group members promote best practices to teach applied math in higher education and K-12 settings.

wagner teaching fellows Carthage awarded Wagner Teaching Fellowships to three of its faculty members. Wagner fellows work with the Teaching Commons to explore, implement, evaluate, and share new teaching practices. Here are the recipients and their project titles for 2021 to 2023:

• Peter Dennee (Music): “Creating a Process-Oriented and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Environment”

• David Garcia (English): “Digital Humanities at Carthage”

• Jun Wang (Education): “Impact of a Wellness Project on Special Education Teachers’ Resilience and Emotional Competence” Stipends come from a fund that Axel C. and Ann Wagner Bundgaard established. It’s named for Hub Wagner, a 1925 alumnus who later became a Carthage coach, athletic director, and professor of history, and his wife, Olive Torgeson Wagner, who was dean of women.

Thomas E. Van Dahm, professor emeritus of economics, took a memorable day trip to Washington on an Honor Flight he was granted as a World War II veteran. He served in the U.S. Army, working as a cryptographer on the European front. With a personal guide, the 97-year-old Prof. Van Dahm toured the major national monuments on Sept. 25. He taught at Carthage from 1964 to 1991 and continues to reside in Kenosha.

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The key to a timeless education:

PASS IT ON With a history spanning four locations and at least that many names, it’s been quite a thrill ride for Carthage College since those Lutheran pioneers in education founded it 175 years ago. Navigating around plenty of bumps in the road, the College has grown exponentially in both enrollment and stature since its charter was approved on Jan. 22, 1847. What’s the secret behind this success story? If you dig a little, there are plenty of well-researched books and articles that piece together key characters and dates in the Carthage story. Really, though, it’s a story driven by lasting connections. In conjunction with the College’s 175th anniversary, we’ll highlight some of those multi-generational links in The Carthaginian — starting with this issue.

celebrate with us Watch for more information on these and other events commemorating Carthage’s 175th anniversary in 2022: • Alumni College & Reunion Weekend • H istorical marker dedication – Carthage (Illinois) campus • H omecoming and Family Weekend Celebration

Note the familiar name under “Parent or Guardian” on this student roster from the 1850s: Abraham Lincoln, who also briefly served as a trustee for the College.

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Carthage through the years …

Francis Springer, first president

campus on the move WISCONSIN

Kenosha

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The Literary and Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church in the Far West opens in Hillsboro, Illinois. Known informally as Hillsboro College, it offers both a Lutheran seminary track and a broad college curriculum.

The school moves again, this time to Carthage in western Illinois. The newly renamed Carthage College joins the first wave of American institutions to admit women.

Students on a field trip spot a granite boulder and haul it back to campus. There, it earns the name Kissing Rock as couples’ preferred spot for marriage proposals.

1873

1916

Music faculty establish a sixpiece brass ensemble that later grows into the Carthage Wind Orchestra. Today, it remains one of the oldest college bands in the country.

Carthage receives accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, attaining the highest rating of “A”.

1884

Music faculty organize one of the first traveling college a capella choirs in the nation. The Carthage group becomes the first of its kind to sing at Radio City Music Hall.

1852

ILLINOIS

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Drawn by the size and prosperity of the state capital, leaders relocate the College to Springfield, Illinois. Reflecting ambitions for future expansion, they rename it Illinois State University.

1860 Abraham Lincoln agrees to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees. His term lasts less than a year, as his election to the U.S. presidency just months later forces him to give up the seat.

Carthage forms a varsity baseball team, starting its intercollegiate athletic program.

1907 Graduating seniors present the first class gift, an annual tradition that continues to this day. The Class of 1907 uses the contributions to install a cement bench by the campus entrance.

1923

1926 The College officially recognizes fraternities.

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The College pivots to support the wartime effort in multiple ways. Using the nearby Mississippi River, Carthage becomes the first Midwestern college to train seaplane pilots.

Modifying its academic calendar, Carthage holds the first Interim session (now January Term). Faculty lead several domestic and international study tours, as well as on-campus courses.

Carthage is named lead institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, part of a nationwide, NASA-funded network that supports STEM research and education.

For the first time, Carthage ranks among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students — an honor it has attained in five of the past six years.

1957

1974

Western Heritage (now Intellectual Foundations) is introduced to Carthage’s core curriculum, using foundational texts to cultivate critical thinking, cultural literacy, and communication skills.

Culminating an exhaustive search for a more geographically desirable location, Carthage officials select Kenosha over three other finalists in the region.

A century after its inception, the Carthage Christmas Festival is reborn in its modern format. The annual student performance blossoms into a shining community tradition.

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2015 The College introduces a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, beginning a surge that blends the liberal arts tradition with desirable new academic programs.

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1962 Freshmen begin classes on the new campus. Continuing students from Illinois complete a phased transition to Kenosha by 1964.

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1985 Enrollment dips to just over 800, the low point in a nearly 15-year decline, prompting changes that will soon lead to a period of unprecedented growth.

A summer program allows science students and faculty to collaborate on original research. Later, it expands to cover all subjects as the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

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2004 Enrollment surpasses 2,000 for the first time.

2010 Enrollment surpasses 2,500 for the first time.

The roots of an inclusive culture

lthough she was raised by her biological father, Sariah Tracy ’25 understands the feeling of abandonment that burdens many adopted children. Her mother left when she Sariah Tracy ’25 was 4. “Now this hardship has become my biggest motivation,” Sariah says. “My dream is to become an adoption counselor and to help kids who have to go through similar and even worse experiences.” Besides working on behalf of adoptive families, the social work major from Watertown, Wisconsin, has other passions to explore. Sariah, a three-sport athlete in high school, hopes to coach youth sports on the side. Her fifth-grade teacher, an alumna of the College, first recommended Carthage. It seemed like the right fit, and a WigganKenniebrew scholarship helped to make it feasible. Members of the College’s Black alumni network established the scholarship fund to lift up students of color. ••• That kind of institution-wide support system was missing when Alan Mills ’79 and his classmates strode down Campus

Drive. Still, they’ll never forget the he was determined to go somewhere he caring Carthage mentors who stood could make his own mark. unflinchingly in their corner. “I had gone through the public schools, A prominent Indiana attorney, constantly being called Warren,” says Prof. Mr. Mills has served on the Diskerud. “I didn’t want to follow him to Carthage Board of Trustees since Carthage and be called Warren again.” 2018. He gives He eventually changed his back — not only to mind and enrolled at the last endorse President minute, two years behind the John Swallow’s Rev. Warren Diskerud ’57. ambitious equity and Three years after graduating, inclusion plans, but also he returned to his alma mater to honor early allies like — this time as Professor Professor Emeritus Clayton Diskerud. Diskerud ’59. Raised in deeply segregated Given a blanket invitation, St. Louis, he didn’t expect to Black students of that era become a champion for racial regularly visited the faculty justice. Graduate work in member and his wife, Shirley sociology and an interracial (Eller) Diskerud ’59, at their friendship with a fellow home. The relationship ran research assistant opened the deeper than mere hospitality. young academic’s eyes. “He was able to have While teaching social a frank and sincere science and criminal justice conversation about race at Carthage for 36 years, Prof. without getting defensive,” Diskerud stepped forward says Mr. Mills, who as an as a sounding board for upperclassman teamed with underrepresented students. Prof. Diskerud to teach a “For them, it was a question J-Term course examining the Clayton Diskerud ’59 of trust,” he says. “It helped works of Black author W.E.B. to have someone who had a DuBois. sympathetic ear.” Several of those alumni remain lifelong Despite taking only one course with Prof. friends with the retired professor. Sharing Diskerud, Michigan judge Cynthia Thomas an affinity for jazz, Prof. Diskerud recently Walker ’78 gave him a particularly touching gifted his extensive vinyl collection — compliment: “You’re in my courtroom every roughly 100 records — to Mr. Mills. single day.” ••• Sometimes the most important interactions Imagine how differently things might take place outside the classroom. Pass it on. have unfolded if teenage Clayton Diskerud had let emotion dictate his college search. Tired of living in his older brother’s shadow, Alan Mills ’79

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Matters of life and death

eath isn’t going anywhere. That’s the best explanation for the seemingly eternal popularity of Issues in Living and Dying, the signature course that the Rev. Dudley Riggle developed. Long after he retired from active teaching in 1998, it remains a hot ticket. While advances in technology, business, and science constantly force faculty to adjust their teaching, Pastor Riggle’s guidance regarding grief is timeless. “His idea to create this class still resonates as much today as it did when he inaugurated it,” says Professor Sandie Bisciglia ’94, who has taught Issues Sandie Bisciglia ’94 in Living and Dying most often in recent years. As an adult student, it took her three tries to get into Pastor Riggle’s class. That was a typical wait time, even though he offered it day or night several times a year. Patience paid off. The insights turned uncomfortable conversations about advance directives into empowering ones. She now asks relatives, “Who do you want to speak for you when you can no longer speak for yourself?” The course impacted her so deeply that she hung onto the syllabus. Much later, as a faculty member, Prof. Bisciglia left it largely intact. She made just a few tweaks, expanding the focus beyond Christianity and Judaism to incorporate other religious perspectives and tailoring a separate section to nursing students. And she periodically

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refreshes the content based on new medical research and burial options. The course is as popular as ever. Today’s student feedback sounds remarkably similar to the “transformational experience” so many reported to Pastor Riggle. “I have students tell me the class has changed their lives. Lots of fears are put to rest,” Prof. Bisciglia says. “Loved ones make these choices while they’re well and not at the onset of a terminal illness.” Leaning toward a career as a hospital chaplain until he accepted the call to Carthage, Pastor Riggle already had an interest in issues related to suffering and death when he arrived in 1961. Transitioning from the western Illinois campus to Kenosha nine months later, he went on to shape the College’s spiritual life program as campus pastor while teaching part-time. Initially titled Death and Dying, the course hatched from his discussions with students in an Interim (now J-Term) class. The topic wasn’t yet widely covered in higher education, so Pastor Riggle used timely articles and autobiographical accounts (like those by Holocaust survivors Elie Wiesel and Viktor Frankl) in place of a dedicated textbook. In his mind, changing the title to Issues in Living and Dying was a small but significant step. Rather than anything morbid, he wanted to emphasize the course is “about how you live fully in the face of death.” In 1981, a year after moving into a full-time teaching role at the College, Pastor Riggle cofounded Hospice Alliance. The nonprofit recently marked 40 years of compassionate care for

southeastern Wisconsin residents in their final days. Oh, sure, he turns up on joyful occasions, too. Many alumni in ministry name Pastor Riggle as a primary influence, and he’s lost count of the Carthage weddings he officiated. Yet Issues in Living and Dying might be the most enduring legacy of the man a Lutheran bishop once called “the soul of

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the College.” Hardly a week goes by without a former student reaching out directly to Pastor Riggle about a loss, and the alumni office regularly shares his video presentation “Living With Our Losses and Living With Hope.” Hope, after all, is vital to those of all ages, majors, and backgrounds. Sometimes the most powerful lessons stretch beyond your career. Pass it on.

The semi-formal Evening of Elegance featured dinner, dancing, and dialogue.

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Day program featured speakers and musical performances.

hile recognizing the injustice that essentially barred an entire race from American higher education well into the 20th century, Carthage used a milestone year to highlight the outsize achievements of its Black students and alumni. The College held a series of events in 2021-22 to celebrate 75 Years of Black Excellence. The series marked three-quarters of a century since Lorraine Wiggan ’46 became the first African American to graduate from Carthage. Last fall during Homecoming and Family Weekend, more than 100 Carthaginians — roughly one-third of them students — packed the Kenosha Public Museum for the signature event: Evening of Elegance. The semi-formal night of dinner, dancing, and dialogue. The weekend of Oct. 15 and 16 also featured a networking panel discussion hosted by Black Student Union and a tailgate party for the WigganKenniebrew (W-K) Black Alumni Network. Fittingly, 75 Years of Black Excellence concluded with Carthage’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day program. Centering on the theme “Hope and Togetherness,” the College commemorated the Jan. 17 holiday with a call for unity in action against injustice. Morning and afternoon in-class activities bookended the day’s schedule, which also featured a live-streamed community gathering with oral presentations and musical performances. “At Carthage, they gave me the opportunity to hope and

dream,” said John Danley Jr. ’80, one of the alumni speakers. Mr. Danley, senior director for space enterprise planning and operations at Lockheed Martin, recited a famous 1963 quote from Rev. King to guide students: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Three trustees — Alan Mills ’79, Dennis Monroe ’74, and Thomas Martinez — and their spouses provided the lead gifts to establish a 75 Years of Black Excellence Scholarship. Presented for the first time in 2022, the award will honor a rising senior each year for outstanding achievements and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. Michele Hancock, vice president of college culture for inclusion, sees room to build on this momentum. “The Wiggan-Kenniebrew Black Alumni Network will continue to serve as a beacon of hope and determination to help students succeed and live a purposeful life.”

Learn more about this initiative at: carthage.edu/black-excellence

Pamela Dixon ‘94 (center) and other alumni took part in a networking panel discussion hosted by Black Student Union.

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LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY

The Impact of a Legacy Gift As Carthage celebrates 175 years of educating students, we are grateful for the relationships forged on the Carthage, Illinois, campus and the impact they continue to provide. Sisters Carol Schuster Gronau ’58 and Inez Schuster Koch are the latest Denhart Society members to impact our work with a gift at the end of their lives. Through a gift of family farmland in Golden, Illinois, Carthage received over $1.5 million to support scholarships and several other programs at the College. We are always honored when someone thinks enough of their Carol Schuster Gronau ’58 (left) experience at Carthage to include and Inez Schuster Koch (right) us in their legacy plans.

To learn more about the Denhart Society, contact Tim Knutson at tknutson@carthage.edu or 262-551-5786.

Leadership Giving Society members give $1,000 or more cumulatively to any area of the College in a fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Tiers recognize higher levels of giving, and graduated giving levels are available for recent alumni. Membership is renewable annually. Enduring Gift Society members have cumulative lifetime giving totaling $100,000 or more (exclusive of estate commitments). Tiers recognize higher levels of giving. Membership is lifetime. Alford Park Loyalty Society members have contributed any amount to the College for three or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1 through June 30). Tiers recognize greater consecutive years of giving. Membership is renewable annually. Denhart Society members have made Carthage a part of their legacy through estate commitments and planned gifts. Membership is lifetime.

To learn more about our philanthropic societies and see online donor honor rolls, please visit: carthage.edu/leaders-in-philanthropy

Life at Carthage, then Evergreen Walk, shown in the 1920s, led to the Old Main building on the Carthage, Illinois, campus. President E. F. Bartholomew planted the first seedlings in the 1880s.

now Lake Michigan, the backdrop for the Kenosha campus, acts as a stress reliever, freshwater research lab, air conditioner, and artist’s muse.

LIBERAL ARTS

NATURAL BEAUTY

then “Diversity of knowledge is requisite for a successful career in any vocation, and hence a college curriculum should embrace a variety of studies.” – The Carthaginian, September 1877

now Carthage offers more than 60 areas of study, blending the best of the liberal arts tradition with in-demand degree programs.

then Countless kisses and marriage proposals on the previous campus earned this granite boulder its name. now In Kenosha, students regularly paint the rock to promote milestones, organizations, and causes.

FIRST-YEAR TRADITIONS

then Beanies were required wear for all “lowly” Carthage freshmen on the western Illinois campus. now Stylish rather than garish, scarves are a new College tradition. They’re given out to first-year students at the Winter Festival.

KISSING ROCK

STUDENT LIFE

then Literary societies like Cicero were the backbone of student life at all three of the College’s 19th century locations. now Carthage has more than 130 active clubs and organizations, letting students explore their diverse passions.

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then and now then As early as the 1910s, the Dramatic Club staged a variety of challenging plays with faculty guidance. then and now Though separated by more than 110 years and 300 miles, residential students on two Carthage campuses have always put a personal touch on their temporary homes.

now Each year, Carthage students work with an acclaimed playwright to produce an original, often groundbreaking play.

then Back in 1960, overhead projectors were cutting-edge equipment.

now Computerized mannequins help nursing students to simulate patient care.

PERFORMING ARTS

ATHLETICS

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

then Carthage solidified its athletic program in the early 20th century, offering popular sports like football. Long before Title IX, Carthage women sporadically competed in basketball (shown at bottom left in 1900-01) and other sports.

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TECHNOLOGY

then For many years, chapel attendance was mandatory. Lutherans also went to “Old Trinity” (left) for services in Carthage, Illinois.

now The Firebirds compete in 28 varsity sports, including recent additions like women’s wrestling and coed esports.

now Still firmly rooted in the Lutheran tradition, Carthage welcomes students from any belief system with worship, programs, and service activities.

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The howl monitor When animals speak, Professor Angela Dassow listens

othing says thank you like a fresh muskrat carcass. Several years later, the scene still sticks in Angela Dassow’s mind: a dozen Carthage students gathered around her office door, faces beaming with contentment over their find. “They had it all nicely packaged in a shoebox. It was quite sweet,” the associate professor of biology recalls wistfully. “Not everyone would consider that a gift, but I do.” It conveyed their appreciation much better than the proverbial apple on the teacher’s desk. Even better than a Starbucks gift card, useful as that might be for Prof. Dassow to fuel up for those early morning classes. When you’re shopping for a bug-chewing, Harley-riding faculty member who once spent Christmas with wolves, a well-preserved specimen makes the perfect present.

a natural career fit Wolves in the Upper Midwest. Gibbons in Southeast Asia. Dolphins in the Canary Islands. Jackals in Romania. Turtles in Japan. Just keeping track of what and where Prof. Dassow is studying can make your head spin like a watchful owl. Whether she’s trudging through the wilderness on location or pitching in from afar, the researcher usually has her hands in several distinct projects at any given time. Her experimental focus is animal vocalizations: the howls, calls, songs, whistles, tweets, and other sounds they make to communicate in different situations. Deciphering what they’re saying is a lot harder than Doctor Dolittle made it seem. Each species has its own vocal quirks, and a close comparison often shows some overlap as well. Those clues can help us to

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most delicious bugs better understand how human language evolved. As an ecologist, Prof. Dassow is also driven by a second, more urgent goal. “Passive acoustic monitoring has become a more popular method in the conservation of endangered species,” she explains. “It allows researchers to monitor a species without interfering in their natural behavior.” That ecological mindset sprouted in central Wisconsin, where nature was her childhood playground. Mesmerized by her great-grandfather’s honey bees, she’d watch for hours as they collected pollen and shuttled back to the hive. The outdoorsy kid caught frogs and snakes, played with earthworms — “you know, girly stuff,” she jokes. The standing rule was young Angela could bring critters home, but by dark they had to be returned to their habitat. “Occasionally, snakes would get loose in the house,” the professor admits, a tendency that freaked out certain relatives. As a high school senior, she started an internship with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, learning how to trap, tag, and track different species. Although it proved to be “more volunteer than paid,” she returned each summer for years. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Prof. Dassow found work at a natural history museum in town. Over 10 years, she prepared thousands of skins and skeletons for display. When she could resist the call of the wild no longer, graduate study in zoology led her to the Amazon rainforest. One “we’re not in Kansas anymore” moment stands out from an otherwise serene four-month stay. “One day the jungle fell silent, and I turned around and found myself face-to-face with an adult male jaguar. They are shockingly large when they are that close,” Prof. Dassow recounts. “I’m still here, so you know how that story ends.” There in Brazil, she also met a less imposing figure: an expert in bioacoustics, a research field focused on animal sounds. The more the grad student learned about the relatively untrodden scientific path, the deeper the hook set.

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Carthage biology professor Angela Dassow, a bit of an insect connoisseur, reviews some of her favorite (and least favorite) bugs to snack on.

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Bamboo worms “They’re kind of creamy and soft. They go really well with chocolate mousse.”

Black ants “They have a bit of a lemony tang. They’re great on salads with vinaigrette.”

Manchurian scorpions “They taste like shrimp jerky with a hint of pork rind.”

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Mopane caterpillars “They’re oily and dry, like dirty dirt. Maybe they’d be better in a stew with some spices.”

Introduced to edible insects, students in Professor Angela Dassow’s classes are usually up for the task — once the initial shock wears off.

Being able to distinguish individuals’ vocal patterns — not just recognizing a wolf howl, for instance, but identifying which wolf made it — fascinated her. “We take it for granted that we can tell humans apart by their voices,” says Prof. Dassow. “The fact we can hear it in other animals was really cool to me.”

the sound of research To juggle the far-flung projects on her full plate, the Carthage professor collaborates with other established bioacoustics researchers and, of course, students. Until the pandemic put field research on hold, her lab assistants did lots of legwork for a couple of promising studies: one in the wild, one in captivity. Two students accompanied Prof. Dassow to wolf country in central Wisconsin in summer 2017. They received stipends through the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, a popular Carthage

program known by the acronym SURE. From a network of moonlit roads, the trio spent a month recording gray wolves’ howls, barks, and yips … and mimicking them to elicit more. Then the SURE crew returned to the lab to analyze the sounds using Adobe Audition and other software. Then in 2019, the Animal Welfare Institute enlisted the professor’s help to curb an alarming spike in wolf attacks on livestock and pets in the region — and, in turn, to protect the wolves from frustrated residents. With grant funding from the prominent advocacy group, Prof. Dassow convened an international team of experts to monitor packs’ movements. So, while other Wisconsinites listened to Christmas carols by the fireplace, she ventured into the December chill each night with GPS-enabled recorders to capture nature’s live concert. More than 700 people registered for a webinar she held last spring to recap the study so far. One aspect she’s tagged for further inspection: the vocal interplay between wolves, coyotes, dogs, and even owls. Another significant project involves white-handed gibbons. Prof. Dassow has been eavesdropping on those chatty primates for almost a decade. “I fell in love with gibbons because they sound beautiful,” she says, with the scientific value to match. The Carthage study centers on two gibbons at the Racine Zoo whose playful bleating is distinct from all other sounds they exchange. Clearly, Yule (in his mid-50s) and his daughter Robyn (early 40s) never got the memo that they’re too old for playtime. Azniv Khaligian ’22 spent a summer recording audio and video footage of the pair. As the project approaches the five-year mark, she’s compiling a summary of the team’s findings.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Last summer, Prof. Dassow researched captive dolphins’ perceptual abilities in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. Collaborating with students like Joy Layton ‘20 and Azniv Khaligian ‘22, she studies white-handed gibbons at the Racine Zoo. The father-and-daughter pair of gibbons make a distinct sound reserved only for playtime. This painting by black-footed penguins is one of the prized possessions that Prof. Dassow displays in her office.

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“Since insects are abundant and

one can only eat so many piranhas,

that became a nice alternative.” insects, and the occasional cricket snacks or treats from abroad.” That’s not autocorrect going rogue, changing “cracker” to “cricket.” Prof. Dassow really brings in edible bugs for curious students to try. They might also sample ants, mealworms, and grasshoppers. She acquired the taste during her graduate fieldwork. At times, the research team had to forage for food in the Amazon. “Since insects are abundant and one can only eat so many piranhas, that became a nice alternative,” says Prof. Dassow. Back in civilization, bugs remained a dietary staple for her. Full of protein and other important nutrients, the six-legged delicacies can also be raised more sustainably than beef and other meats. While she’s fluent enough in entomology to know which ones are safest to pick up and eat, there’s a more convenient (if pricey) way for Prof. Dassow to obtain her faves. Vendors sell edible bugs online in a variety of flavors — no foraging required. When leery students balk at the idea of munching on those creepie-crawlies, she hits them with a stunner: They’ve been doing Prof. Dassow got into teaching as a side hustle while pursuing it unwittingly their entire lives. master’s and Ph.D. degrees in zoology. Turns out it’s just as rewarding “I love sharing with the students how many insect parts the to work with college students as any other mammal. FDA allows in their mac and cheese,” she says. “They’re completely Her passion comes across in class long after the Frappuccino grossed out, and I love that.” caffeine rush wears off. Allergic to idleness, Prof. Dassow hops on her Harley-Davidson “Dr. Dassow has infectious energy that spreads to her students, Sportster 1200 whenever it’s time for a break. Last summer alone, even at 8 a.m.,” Rachel says. “She made learning advanced scientific she put 10,000 miles on it during a tour of the Northeast with fellow curriculum enjoyable.” bikers. Azniv calls Prof. Dassow “an incredibly interesting and passionate Motorcycle-animal collisions can be nasty for all involved, so in person.” Between classes and original research, the Carthage senior that sense an uneventful ride is a good one. Just in case, though, has plenty to go on in that evaluation. it’s worth noting that many saddlebags are big enough to store an “Her classroom is lively,” Azniv adds, “with anecdotal stories of unlucky muskrat. international travels for conferences or fieldwork, live animals and Although her professional interests lean more toward health and pharmaceutical research, Azniv considers all of the lab hours she logged time well-spent. “In my two-plus years of bioacoustics research at Carthage, I’ve learned how to problem-solve and communicate like a scientist, as well as built up a research skill set and fluency in computer programs that will serve me well in any career,” she says. Contrasts between zoo animals and their wild counterparts are inevitable, so Carthage students investigate those differences too. As one of Prof. Dassow’s lab assistants, Rachel Roschi ’20 analyzed previous sound recordings from white-handed gibbons at a national park in Thailand. The project affirmed Rachel’s longtime dream to pursue “a career that would combine my love of animals and science.” She’s now a second-year graduate student in a veterinary program at the University of Illinois.

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The scourge of modesty Alumni insist there’s nothing selfish about self-promotion

hile leading a workshop at Carthage’s annual fall career development conference, Caroline Riley ’03 assured students it’s OK — essential, actually — to toot their

own horns. As she put it, “It’s not bragging if it’s based on facts.” Leading Midwest regional health care sales for Google Cloud, Ms. Riley certainly qualifies as a credible source for career tips. You can’t rise through the leadership ranks in the world’s fifth-largest company without highlighting your wins. That doesn’t mean self-promotion comes naturally to her. Or anyone else. The topic comes up regularly at Carthage’s networking and career development events. Whatever the good version of bragging is called, plenty of highly successful alumni admit it still makes them cringe. Anyone who was raised on a steady diet of modesty, humility, or general Midwestern politeness can relate.

drawing out the remarkable Since volunteering for training as a facilitator for Google’s #IamRemarkable initiative, Ms. Riley estimates she’s organized 10 to 15 free workshops for clients, students, and community groups. The global movement is especially intended to lift up women, people of color, and others who encounter bias. They typically need the most guidance to become effective self-advocates. In October, she drove up from Chicago to lead a workshop for Carthage students at the 2021 Aspire Conference. The multi-day event is a key piece of The Aspire Program, the College’s signature career development sequence. Professionally, Ms. Riley has progressed virtual light years since installing network cables on campus as part of a technology help desk team dubbed “The Terminators.” Still, the authenticity of

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her message had nothing to do with her resumé bullet points and everything to do with her confession: Acting as her own cheerleader is an ongoing struggle. At points in her career, Ms. Riley has dealt with impostor syndrome — the self-doubt that many successful people privately experience. “You could win a Nobel Peace Prize, launch a rocket, fly to the moon, and still feel these human emotions,” the alumna told students. #IamRemarkable urges participants to reassess the cultural, religious, and gender stereotypes that often deter people from taking credit. That hit home for Ms. Riley. “As a young girl, I was told I was bossy, so I started showing more deference,” she says. “I started to soften my leadership qualities and hide my accomplishments, because I didn’t want people to feel threatened by them.” Self-assured and extroverted in every other aspect of life, Ms. Riley realized those inhibitions had artificially clouded her work outlook for years. Helping others to achieve a similar transformation via the workshops has been “magical” for her. The initiative’s timing coincided with a personal resolution she made to embrace the Google mantra “Bring your whole self to work.” She quit fumbling for long-winded answers to “What do you do for a living?” that tiptoe around the stigmatized term “sales.” Quit

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leaving her kids out of work conversations. Quit hiding burnout when it strikes. “I started the journey to authentically show up as Caroline Riley across all interactions without fear,” she says, acknowledging that the fear won’t vanish overnight. “As a society, we have hindered that freedom of emotional expression, and I want to see it reopened.”

refining your story Working on the development staff at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Derrick Collins ’05 is a seasoned fundraiser — a line of work where the gift of gab comes standard. When the conversation comes around to his own qualifications, however, it takes a concerted effort. Derrick Collins ’05 Taking part in a networking panel discussion the Black Student Union sponsored at Carthage last fall, Mr. Collins described how he (mostly) conquered that fear as a young job hunter. As a college senior, he started writing down his qualifications to practice for conversations with hiring managers. “The more interviews I did, the more natural and comfortable I felt,” says Mr. Collins, who went on to work at Carthage for three years in admissions and then student affairs. Confidence is only one element in effective self-promotion. Marketing entrepreneur Kate (Whiston) Colbert ’95 knows a garbled message will get ignored no matter how confidently it’s delivered. As founder and president of Silver Tree Communications, Ms. Colbert helps clients to articulate what’s special about their products or services. Adapting that exercise for students, she led an Aspire Conference session titled “What’s Your Story?” The heart of that story runs deeper than “your college major or your current job title,” she explained. There may be hundreds of assistant-to-the-regional-manager types applying for a job, but only one with your unique professional and personal blend. Mr. Collins remembers worrying that his first “real world” resume was too boastful, so he shared it with Carthage friends and mentors. Quite the opposite, they critiqued it as too modest. So he added more accomplishments. That’s the power of an outside perspective. In her Aspire Conference talk, Ms. Colbert strongly encouraged students to seek out that input. “Nobody knows your story better than you … except all those other people who do,” she said.

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Empowering individuals is just the start. Back in the Windy City, Ms. Riley sees the potential to similarly transform entire organizations. As odd as it might sound, she shows companies and other groups “how to demonstrate authenticity and love as they innovate.” To build a consistently high-performing team, you need to pour a foundation of respect and psychological safety. “When people hear ‘love’ with business, they sometimes get nervous because it’s a feeling,” she admits. “And I don’t want that word to be taboo in business.” These days, there’s a broader purpose motivating Mr. Collins to speak out as well. Often the only Black employee in a given meeting, he’s regularly asked for input on diversity and inclusion initiatives. That’s a common occurrence across the country as organizations of all shapes and sizes try to peel away layers of systemic racism. Those questions trigger an internal dilemma for him, knowing a sincere response might ruffle feathers: “Do I not respond at all, give a canned answer, or really be honest?” For the most part, Mr. Collins has decided the wider benefit of opening up outweighs the personal risk. “The best way is to give a vulnerable, transparent response,” he says. “I just need to lay it out there and hope it doesn’t come back to bite me.” So far, it hasn’t. Banking on the trust he’s built with colleagues over time, the Carthage alumnus has encountered nothing but support. In the modern workplace, that’s the kind of thing any employer can humblebrag about. Kate Colbert ’95

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Queen of diamonds Former softball shortstop Amy Gillmore has been coaching ’em up at Carthage for 25 years

he 1996-1997 season was a tumultuous one in Carthage softball. The pertinent stats: 11 wins, 25 losses, and one midseason coaching change.

Going into the next season with the head coaching position once again open, the returning players insisted on conducting their own interviews. One of the leading candidates was Amy Gillmore ’94, M.Ed. ’04. “We were tough on her,” says Teri Green ‘00, a standout pitcher on that team. “We had notebooks full of questions and scenarios, and we just put her through the wringer. We weren’t even smiling!” They even went to watch Coach Gillmore in action at St. Joseph High School in Kenosha, where she worked as head softball coach and athletic director. “I think she thought, ‘There’s no way I’m getting hired,’” jokes Ms. Green. Not only did Coach Gillmore get the job, but she made it her life’s work. The 2022 season will be her 25th with the program. Wasting no time during that first season at Carthage, Coach Gillmore implemented what she describes as her “old-school style and focus on fundamentals.” “She came out hard on us, and it was exactly what we needed,” recalls Ms. Green. “She knew how to motivate each of us and reminded us constantly that winning was possible.” And winning is exactly what they did. Carthage turned in a 21-17 record in 1998, securing the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin regular season championship. Ms. Green felt the difference on campus, a change she attributed to their new coach. “Professors started coming to games, and The Current was writing articles about us. We became something everyone wanted to be a part of,” she says. “That was her.” Coach Gillmore remembers each season uniquely. There have been dominant seasons like that first one and, more recently in 2019, when her squad fell one game shy of the NCAA Division III Softball World Series. She also remembers the few down years. “You learn more from seasons that don’t go so well than from the ones that do,” says Coach Gillmore “You just have to change and adapt.” In 24 total seasons at Carthage, her teams have totaled 538 victories with four conference championships and five D-III championship appearances. Although she’s been voted conference Coach of the Year four times, Coach Gillmore gives all of the credit to the players. A native of Salem, Wisconsin, Coach Gillmore attended Carthage from 1991 to 1994, choosing to stay close to home. That meant her parents could easily continue to watch her play the game they taught her and her brothers growing up. She earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science while excelling as a shortstop on the

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softball field. While she mainly took pride in her defense, her .364 career batting average is tied for eighth in team history. Above all, she says, “I loved the team aspect of softball.” Coach Gillmore later completed a Master of Education degree in classroom guidance and counseling at Carthage, too. “The more knowledge I have helps me in communicating with the kids,” she says. Knowing how to relate to and connect with students has been her strong suit from the beginning. All it took was one spontaneous meeting with Coach Gillmore for Kelly (Bolton) Van Hout ’04 to commit to Carthage. On Ms. Van Hout’s campus tour, she and her family expressed interest in meeting the softball coach,PROPOSED though theySOFTBALL COMPLEX SCALE: 1" = 20'-0" didn’t have an appointment. The tour guide took them out to © 2022 Partners in Design Architects, Inc. the field to see what might be possible. “There she was, wearing a Cubs shirt and riding a Gator [landscaping vehicle] on the field. She hopped right off and came over to talk to us about the program,” says Ms. Van Hout. “She made me feel like a million bucks that day, the way she welcomed me. I knew the minute I met her that it was where I was supposed to be.” The four-year letterwinner is one of many alumni who went into coaching after playing for Coach Gillmore. Madison Ganir ‘21 is well on her way to joining that group. After graduating last spring, she rejoined the Firebirds in fall as Coach Gillmore’s assistant while she pursues a master’s degree in Carthage’s sports management track. “It was a no-brainer for me. I’m learning from the best,” says Ms. Ganir, who hopes to emulate her mentor’s grace, passion, strength, and humor. “She has this way of making everyone feel seen and heard.” Coach Gillmore points out the rewards run both ways. “You coach for the kids — they keep you going,” she says. “If you make an impact on just a couple of them, then it’s well worth it.” V:\01-Active\21168 - Carthage Softball Field Improvements\A1.1 - Architectural Site Plan - 01.11.2022.dwg, 1/13/2022 4:48:03 PM

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Propelled by some significant starter funding, CarthageKENOSHA, is moving WISCONSIN 01.13.22 ahead with plans to dramatically upgrade its varsity softball field. The initial financial commitment includes $1 million from the College and $250,000 from longtime supporters Glenn and Barbara Madrigrano. Carthage has begun fundraising for an additional $500,000, aiming to complete the first phase of construction in time for the 2023 season. “For too long, our softball program has had to do more with less,” said Nate Stewart, director of athletics. “We owe it to present and future student-athletes — plus our loyal alumni and fans — to raise that stadium to the level of the other home athletic facilities here at Carthage, which rival the best in NCAA Division III.” The renovations at the northwest corner of campus should greatly improve both the on-field and spectator experience while making Carthage eligible to host postseason tournaments. The existing field has gradually dipped below the standard since opening in 1998. Construction is likely to begin this summer. Crews will replace the natural grass with synthetic turf, enabling the Firebirds to practice and play reliably when weather conditions fluctuate. Plans also feature bullpens and batting cages, as well as upgrades to the dugouts, scoreboard, and sound system. “We are incredibly grateful to Glenn and Barbara Madrigrano, whose generosity was critical in getting the ball rolling,” said Bridget Haggerty, interim vice president for advancement. Bleachers, a press box, and other amenities could be added in the next phase. “Barbara and I are elated to hear this project is moving forward,” said Glenn Madrigrano. “We were inspired by Amy’s passion for the program and look forward to helping her and her players continue to succeed.” To learn how you can support this priority project, contact Bridget Haggerty at bhaggerty1@carthage.edu or 262-551-6572.

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Hall of Fame class: Where are they now?

On Oct. 15, Carthage inducted 10 new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The class was announced in August 2020, but public health concerns forced the postponement of the ceremony until Homecoming 2021. The late Bob Bonn, the director of athletics from 1992 to 2018, was honored posthumously. His wife, retired faculty and staff member Michele Bonn, appeared on his behalf. She also accepted the Carthage Flame, a gold medallion representing the highest honor the College bestows. The joint award recognizes the Bonns’ outstanding service to the institution and the broader community. Hall of Fame honorees are selected for their dedication in competition, in the classroom, in the community, and in leadership. An article in the Winter 2021 issue of The Carthaginian summarized the achievements that the latest inductees compiled as studentathletes or administrators. Here’s a look at the journeys the nine living members of the 2020 Hall of Fame class have taken since graduating from Carthage. President John Sawllow with Michele Bonn

Tom Joerres ’74

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• L ives in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and Sarasota, Florida • Retired in 2010 after a 35-year career in broadcasting as president and general manager of the Milwaukee Radio Group, overseeing a pair of popular morning shows • Has four adult children and 12 grandchildren • Organizes an annual mini-reunion of early 1970s cross country and track alumni

Elizca (Buys) Maree ’07 Women’s Tennis • L ives in Edmonton, Alberta • Longtime science educator who’s pursuing a Canadian teaching license after immigrating from South Africa • Managed top South African high school team that reached the 2015 ISF Tennis World Schools Championship

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• L ives in Downs, Illinois • W orks as a physician assistant and runs an online business • M arried with three children

Rachel (Swoboda) Collison ’11 Women’s Volleyball • L ives in DePere, Wisconsin • F inancial analyst at Schreiber Foods, where she’s also co-leader of a Network of Women Business Leaders outreach team • M arried to Marcus Collison

Steve Djurickovic ’11, M.Ed. ’18 Men’s Basketball • L ives in Kenosha • M en’s basketball head coach at Carthage • S ucceeded his dad, Bosko, in 2020 after eight years as an assistant coach

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Kyle Drake ’12 Men’s Swimming and Diving • L ives in Makawao, Hawaii • T ech support staff member for Lokelani Intermediate School and head swimming coach for Seabury High School, led girls’ team to its first conference title in 2019-20 • B rother Kendall ’17 also graduated from Carthage

Trevor James ’14 Men’s Track and Field • M oved from Maywood, Illinois, to Atlanta in 2018 • H igh jump coach for ATL Zoom Track And Field Club • M arried to fellow track and field competitor Alisha Harper

Stephanie Kuzmanic ’14 Women’s Basketball • L ives in Bloomington, Illinois • F irst year as director of basketball operations at Illinois State University • P reviously taught physical education and coached girls’ basketball for seven years in Franklin Park, Illinois

Connor Wexter ’14, M.Ed. ’16 Men’s Volleyball • L ives in Chicago • D irects girls’ program for M.O.D. Volleyball Club with his wife, Lizzie • S tarted coaching as a Carthage graduate assistant, led NCAA Division I program at Loyola University Chicago for 5 years

Esports

Arena opens in Todd Wehr Center Selected from a series of tryouts, a coed team of 42 student-athletes began competing in five different games: Valorant, Rocket League, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Rainbow 6. Carthage converted the former WOH’s Place to an Esports Arena on the lower level of the Todd Wehr Center. The team competes in the National Esport Collegiate Conference.

Baseball

Pitcher signs with Astros Former Carthage pitcher Jacob DeLabio ’21 signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in July. In the MLB Draft League, compiling a 1.46 ERA with 43 strikeouts (fourth-most in the league) in 17 appearances. In September, the Astros assigned him to their Low-A affiliate, the Fayetteville (North Carolina) Woodpeckers.

Women’s Golf

Team, individual CCIW titles Carthage won its eighth conference title, setting several records in the CCIW championship Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at Ironwood Golf Course in Normal, Illinois. The Firebirds had the best threeday total (903) in the tournament’s history. Adrienne Rohwedder ’23 was the individual medalist with a 54-hole total of 218 (2 over par) — likewise, a CCIW championship record.

Men’s Soccer

Two named state’s best The United Soccer Coaches selected Mickey Reilly ’24 and Colin Iverson ’23 for top individual awards in Wisconsin. Mickey, the overall Player of the Year, had 30 total points, 11 goals, and a CCIW-best eight assists. Colin repeated as Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a defense that gave up just 19 goals in 20 matches.

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Carthage to host Final Four For the second time in five years, Carthage has been chosen to host the NCAA Division III Final Four and championship, giving the 2021 national champion Firebirds a chance to defend their title at home. The 2022 competition will take place at Tarble Arena on April 22 and 23. The College also hosted the championship match in 2018.

promotions and hires • A ssistant Jay Christiansen was promoted to men’s golf head coach in September. Brandy Johnston, who led the squad in 2020-21, remains director of golf and women’s head coach. Coach Christiansen spent 19 years at Mukwonago (Wisconsin) High School. • J ohn Sung came aboard in August as women’s lacrosse head coach and assistant athletic director of external relations. His 45 victories as coach at NCAA Division I Virginia Tech are the most in program history. • A dding to his duties as men’s swimming and diving coach, Seth Weidmann was named assistant athletic director to oversee equity and inclusion.

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With countercultural roots, Centrique still blooms at 50

Centrique co-founders Larry Dunn ’70 and the Rev. Phil Carl ’70

Contributors to Centrique Magazine, the College’s student-run art and literary publication, celebrated a major milestone over Homecoming and Family Weekend. Co-founders Larry Dunn ’70 and the Rev. Phil Carl ’70 returned to campus for the magazine’s 50th issue celebration in October. Centrique has told thoughtful stories for decades, but one story seldom told is how these two Carthage roommates turned their friendship into a literary legacy. When Pastor Carl was accepted to Carthage, he filled out a roommate preference questionnaire. One question asked if the student would be willing to room with a person of another race. “I answered yes to that question and was assigned Larry Dunn as my roommate,” he said. “We were one of only a handful of interracial roommates on campus.” The two hit it off right away and roomed together for the next four years. Despite being one of only 13 Black students on campus, Mr. Dunn felt warmth from the community.

“What could have been an uncomfortable experience for me was not,” said Mr. Dunn. “I had a wonderful time at Carthage, especially as more Black students attended the College in the ensuing years.” As their generation found its voice, the two roommates fit right in. A local newspaper ran a photo of them at a protest against discriminatory housing policies. At least initially, they found the atmosphere at Carthage too passive for their liking. “However, in a creative writing workshop in a corner of the AC Building (now Lentz Hall), Professor Wilma Tague lit a spark of countercultural creativity which found expression in prose and poetry,” Pastor Carl said at the Homecoming presentation. With other like-minded freshmen, they hatched an underground literary magazine that made its debut in March 1967. Its name is inspired by a mythological place where everything’s inverted. “We solicited submissions from across campus,

selected a name, and produced the first issue of Centrique in the student union,” recalled Pastor Carl. “As student manager, I had access to the mimeograph machine.” By the founders’ sophomore year, the magazine was above ground, as administrators declared it a “recognized independent literary endeavor.” In 1970, Centrique had an editorial staff of 10 and 22 contributors. Today, Mr. Dunn writes poetry and composes music, and Pastor Carl serves at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Reston, Va. The magazine they hatched still features students’ artwork, poetry, short stories, and other writing. For the most part, it’s been an annual publication, with a few gaps offset by years with multiple editions. As a sophomore, Isabella Norante ’20 revived Centrique from its brief dormancy. She led a team of editors who published a special 50th edition in fall 2020, featuring selections from every available volume. “I made it my mission to create a collection of past work to honor the Carthage writers, artists, and editors that came before me,” Ms. Norante wrote in the introductory letter. Ms. Norante curated a display for the 2021 Homecoming celebration, which also featured a reception and readings by students and alumni. “Larry and I are pleased that the fire Wilma Tague sparked has blazed for over 50 years,” Pastor Carl remarked. “We laud your ongoing efforts and creativity. May Centrique continue to turn things upside-down in a right-side-up world!” To browse through previous issues, visit the Centrique website: centrique.wixsite.com/home

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Laura (VanPuymbrouck) Francis – Crystal Lake, Illinois,

Katrina (Endres) Steingraeber – Rockford, Illinois,

Richard Palmquist – Nipomo, California, published “Life is Fun,” a memoir in which he shares his life experiences and wisdom.

1970 Ken Boehne ’70 and Marianne (Litawa) Boehne ’71 – Bloomingdale, Illinois, celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2021.

Steve Hendricks – Greeley, Colorado, published his first book, “The Sociology Project,” about interracial dating on a college campus in 1967. Although the setting is fictional, he says many of the scenes, events, people, and professors are reminiscent of his years at Carthage.

1972 Rev. Douglas Gast – Noblesville, Indiana, retired after 30 years at Bethel Lutheran Church. Celebrating 45 years of ordained ministry, he serves as the interim pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Indiana.

Kathleen (Schneider) Molve – Round Lake Beach, Illinois, retired in June after a 33-year career in special education. She taught at the elementary level and was an instructional assistant at the high school level in a career that stretched from the Illinois communities Antioch and Lake Villa to Las Vegas. She plans to spend her free time focusing on her granddaughters, gardening, reading, cycling, walking dogs, and volunteering.

1983 Richard L. Steinseifer – Woodbury, Connecticut, was appointed to the board at Taronis Fuels Inc. in May as an independent director. He retired in 2019 after a 30year career in the gases industry.

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graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago last May. She was ordained Aug. 21 and installed as associate pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois, on Sept. 11.

1996 Douglas Allen – Buckeye,

1977 Park, Illinois, was recently inducted into the Pekin (Illinois) Life Insurance Hall of Fame. He is only the sixth person to achieve this award, the result of 35 consecutive years of membership in the company’s Inner Circle Club.

retired after 32 years as a learning specialist at South Elementary School but continues to enjoy substituting. In retirement, she’s also been able to travel more (including trips with her mom).

Rev. Laura Kline – Libertyville, Illinois, was ordained as a pastor of the ELCA after graduating with a Master of Divinity from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, and completing Lutheran studies at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

Arizona, became director of finance for the city of Yuma in July. He has more than 25 years of progressive management experience in government finance and administration.

1999 Alyson (Turner) Eisch – Racine, Wisconsin, was hired as superintendent for the Glendale-River Hills School District, a job that began July 1.

2001 Elaine Diveley (M.Ed.) – David Maack – Racine, Wisconsin, retired after 31 years as coordinator of the nationally recognized Racine County Emergency Management program.

Naperville, Illinois, was appointed world language curriculum coordinator for the West Aurora School District in 2021-22.

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Rachel (DeSerto) Peck – Marengo, Illinois, was promoted to president of Entre Asset Management LLC in August. She joined the Arlington Heights-based company in 2020.

2002

Pat Ryan ’02 and Kelly (Kotlarz) Ryan ’03 – Bartlett, Illinois, welcomed baby Patrick Leonard on Aug. 4, 2020. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He joins three older sisters: Kaitlyn, Kelsey, and Mackenzie.

2004 Hank Johnson – Delavan, Wisconsin, completed a master’s degree in educational administration from Concordia University Wisconsin in November. He also became athletic director and community outreach director at the Williams Bay (Wisconsin) School District.

Leaving a legacy of philanthropy and expert guidance to his alma mater, Trustee Emeritus Donald D. Hedberg ’50 passed away Sept. 1 at home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He was 94. A scientist and entrepreneur, Mr. Hedberg established a distinguished professorship in entrepreneurial studies at Carthage and provided a lead gift for what is now known as the Hedberg Library. He was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1992 and, over time, became one of the College’s largest donors with lifetime giving totaling more than $6.5 million. For his immense influence, Mr. Hedberg received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1991 and the Carthage Flame in 2002. “As Don’s relationship with Carthage grew and deepened over the years, he became a dedicated supporter of learning and of entrepreneurship,” said President John Swallow. “His legacy lives on

through his important investments at Carthage for just these purposes, and we are all incredibly grateful.” After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, Mr. Hedberg earned a degree in chemistry from Carthage on its western Illinois campus and taught the subject for 10 years at the University of Illinois Chicago. Sensing a void in the business-to-business market, he launched Lab Safety Supply from his garage in Janesville, Wisconsin. His daughter Peggy ’81 went on to run the highly successful business, which the family eventually sold to W. W. Grainger. Shaped by lessons from his own career journey, Mr. Hedberg envisioned and funded the ScienceWorks program at Carthage and chaired the Natural Sciences Advisory Committee, the College’s first such advisory body. His surviving family members also include his wife, Marilyn, likewise a civic leader and trustee emerita of the College.

Al Van Maren A truly larger-than-life Carthaginian, Al Van Maren ’65 passed away at 78 on July 13. His giving to the College approaches $1.4 million, including a recent $200,000 gift toward the future School of Business and Economics. Mr. Van Maren also served on the Alumni Council for nearly 20 years. In addition to several successful business ventures, Mr. Van Maren taught for 32 years at

Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. In retirement, he operated an alpaca farm at his home in Harvard, Illinois. Just four days before his passing, Carthage welcomed Mr. Van Maren and more than 50 relatives and friends to campus for a special tribute where officials announced he would receive the Carthage Flame. Family members will accept the posthumous award on his behalf during the 2022 Commencement.

Rev. Ross Larson The Rev. Ross Larson, who educated and counseled Carthage students into his mid-80s, passed away Sept. 3 in Plainfield, Illinois. He was 90. Pastor Larson taught religion and public speech from 1991 to 2014, taking on

additional roles as dean of A. F. Siebert Chapel and interim campus pastor. In 2013, Carthage awarded him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Beyond the College, Pastor Larson served in Lutheran congregations across three states and held staff positions with the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

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Kara (Grudzien) Batchelor – Louisville, Kentucky, and her

Carl Hoefler ’10 and Tiffany (Gould) Hoefler ’11 – Kouts,

husband, Ross, welcomed a daughter, Ashton Violet, on March 28.

Genevieve (Mundis) Luedtke and Adam Luedtke – Harvard,

Indiana, welcomed their first child, Madison Marie, on June 29. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long at birth. The new parents noted that, as the first grandchild on either side of the family, Madison “will be very spoiled.”

Illinois, moved to Virginia to run a winery and brewery with Adam’s parents. Fables & Feathers Winery opened in May 2020 near Roanoke, and the couple say they’re “having a great time learning and growing together.”

Nathan Hawk – Columbus, Ohio, accepted a position as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. He started last fall, after earning a Ph.D. in educational technology from The Ohio State University.

Melissa Nicholson – Mt. Morris, Illinois, was appointed to the village board in May. She works as executive director of the Mt. Morris Senior Center.

2008

Bryce Ulmer – South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, accepted the position of art director at Milwaukee-based advertising agency Boelter + Lincoln.

Edwin Ojeda – Madison, Wisconsin, accepted a position as a senior vice president at Crescent Electric Supply, an independent distributor of electrical hardware and supplies based in East Dubuque, Illinois. He will oversee the company’s industrial sales growth nationwide.

Derek Hartmann and Rebecca (Swanson) Hartmann – Crystal Lake, Illinois, welcomed baby boy Greyson Lee on Sept. 12. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and his big sister was “ecstatic” about the family addition.

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Laura Kaeppeler – Kenosha, organized a free Celebrate Kenosha concert on Aug. 29, the first of what the 2012 Miss America hopes will become an annual event in her hometown. The show included classics from “The Great American Songbook,” with a lineup of performers including Haley Reinhart, Joe Piscopo, and Ms. Kaeppeler herself.

2011 Timothy Blazek – Milledgeville, Illinois, is teaching English in South America. He served in the military for eight years, with four tours of duty.

Marie Sarantakis – Genoa City, Wisconsin, released “How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win,” which ranked No. 9 among best-sellers in Amazon’s Divorce and Separation Family Law category during the book’s first week.

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2012 Haylee Eckert – Roanoke, Indiana, joined First Federal Savings Bank in Huntington, Indiana, as marketing and community outreach manager last September.

Nathan Gerowitz – Palatine, Illinois, co-wrote the recently published book “Letters to Our Younger Selves” with Carthage biology professors Paul Martino and Justin Miller.

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Nicole Devine – Elk Grove Village, Illinois, finished her first Ironman Triathlon on Sept. 12 with a time of 14 hours, 9 minutes, and 2 seconds. She raced in support of Team World Vision, the largest non-governmental provider of clean water in the world.

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Continuing the Carthage story How did you first hear of Carthage? Did you come across an eye-catching mailer or social media post of a stunning campus nestled on the crest of Lake Michigan’s vast turquoise expanse? Did your academic, artistic, or athletic pursuits draw the attention of a dedicated Carthage faculty member, recruiter, or coach? Perhaps a close family member relayed a memorable Carthage story: an older sibling, parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or even greatgrandparent. Legacy families are an important cornerstone of this community. I first learned of Carthage through the career path of my grandfather, David Ost, Ph.D. In 1966, he joined the College’s biology faculty, relocating along with my grandmother and their three young children to Kenosha. My mother attended kindergarten blocks away from campus at Harvey Elementary School. That turned out to be a relatively brief stop in our family history — as well as my grandfather’s long and distinguished career in academia — but references to this mini-saga would lead me to visit and apply to Carthage nearly four decades later. Around the time I was grappling with my weighty college decision, I was gifted some vintage Carthage postcards that my greatgrandmother had held since the 1960s — long before The Tower Residence Hall and Campbell Student Union adorned the campus. It was as though the blank missives were finally making their way to the correct recipient. In that moment, my doubts were quelled, and I could relate to that famous song by Talking Heads: “This Must Be the Place.” Over the course of 175 years, Carthage has been the place for more than 24,000 graduates to complete courses in every area of organized human thought, encounter and exchange diverse opinions and ideas, maintain a well-rounded life through athletics and extracurricular activities, and, quite simply, grow up.

Yet, one’s relationship with their alma mater cannot and should not conclude at Commencement; rather, it should just be beginning. After all, the true value of a Carthage education — and one’s own degree — reflects the support and engagement provided by alumni to the next generation of Firebirds. Without loyal ambassadors and committed caretakers, all great institutions — especially small liberal arts colleges in the 21st century — risk being reduced to some great memories before ultimately being forgotten. Fortunately, in our increasingly “hybrid” world, there are more in-person and virtual opportunities to connect with Carthage than ever before: by attending the newly reimagined Homecoming and Family Weekend, Christmas Festival, and Commencement celebrations; by advising students through the innovative one-to-one Aspire Mentoring Program; and by participating in Giving Day to support the Carthage causes closest to your heart. This summer begins yet another new opportunity to re-engage, as we celebrate the return of the Alumni College to campus June 10-12. Combined with a reimagined Reunion Weekend for classes celebrating 50 and 25 years since graduation, along with the Illinois Campus alumni reunion, the weekend will prove to be a fantastic summer gathering for all Firebirds. Our College’s story has unfolded in resilient, unexpected, and sometimes miraculous ways since its inception in a small Illinois town in 1847. What lies ahead will be determined by how we continue to engage and support our beloved alma mater. How will you continue the Carthage story?

Aaron Tinjum ’09 is president of the Alumni Council. He can be reached at atinjum@carthage.edu.

IN MEMORIAM Zach Icenogle First-year student Zach Icenogle ’25 of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 26 in his sleep at age 19. “Ice,” as he was nicknamed, majored in social work and earned a spot on Carthage’s new esports team. His teammates will wear a special patch on their jerseys in his honor. “From the first moment I met Zach, I knew he was going to be the spirit and energy of our program,” said Kevin Palmer, director of esports. “His character and charisma were contagious, and he refused to let anyone he encountered leave his presence with anything but a smile.”

Edith Padgett Edith Padgett, a lay minister who helped build a ministry for Catholic students at Carthage over 20-plus years, died on Dec. 29. She was 79. Mrs. Padgett arranged for priests from the region to lead a weekly Mass, advised Catholic student organizations, and taught confirmation classes. By gathering students across denominational lines, she helped lay the groundwork for today’s interfaith work. Marrying a thirst for travel with her support for the arts, Mrs. Padgett also accompanied Carthage choir members and music faculty on a few performance tours.

Michael Rodriguez – Aurora, Illinois, married Stephanie Rojas on July 11 in New York. Michael is a senior portfolio analytics manager at Pfizer and a managing partner at GRWTH Consulting LLC. Stephanie is a mental health counselor who owns a private practice in New York City. Greg Volpendesta ‘14 served as the best man.

2016 Joshua Brandt – Fox Lake, Illinois, joined Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps in Franklin, North Carolina, as a social services assistant. He began in January after three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia.

Hailey (Habenicht) Duffy – Frankfort, Illinois, married Michael Duffy on March 28 in Tucson, Arizona, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to postpone the wedding for a year.

2017 Ashley Cross – Green Lake, Wisconsin, joined law firm Michael Best as an associate. Based in Chicago, she is part of the firm’s corporate practice group and Venture Best, a team that handles matters impacting high-growth companies and investors.

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IN MEMORIAM

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1942 Louise Dryburgh

1955 Doris (Tornow) Shaw

1964 Rev. Bruce Lakamp

1972 Richard C. Anderson

Reunion, Fla. Jan. 31, 2021

Oconomowoc, Wis. July 22, 2021

East Peoria, Ill. April 19, 2021

Brookfield, Wis. Aug. 3, 2021

1943 Mary (Goetz) Ruberts

1956 Rev. Jack Nitz

1974 Patricia Beth

Naperville, Ill. July 23, 2021

Omaha, Neb. Oct. 25, 2021

1966 Rev. Nancy Jo Carrington-Schmidt

1945 Ruby (Webb) Wetzel

Rev. Carl Obert

Carthage, Ill. May 11, 2021

1947 Marilyn (Shaw) James

Blaire Barnett ’18 and Lance Unland ’19 – Kenosha, announced their engagement. Their wedding is scheduled May 21 in Key Largo, Florida.

1950 Russell Fergus

1951 Philip Kirkman Chesapeake, Va. Jan. 7, 2021

1952 Bert Bivens Bellingham, Wash. March 2, 2021

1954 Rev. Dick Hamlin Scottsdale, Ariz. May 3, 2021

Ashley Cedeno – Blue Island, Illinois, was hired as the Racine Public Library’s first full-time social worker to assess patrons’ needs and connect them with services. She earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee.

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1958 Carol Gronau

Blue Island, Ill. June 25, 2021

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1957 Margaret (Domenzain) Kloker

1949 Dorothy (DeBraal) Urquhart

Shirley “Sal” (Leathers) Pope

graduated May 8 with a master’s degree in occupational therapy from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She was awarded membership in Pi Theta Epsilon’s honor society for ranking in the top 30% of her graduating class.

Dr. David Powell

Crystal Lake, Ill. May 14, 2021

Racine, Wis. Oct. 11, 2021

Kaelyn Scull – Yorkville, Illinois,

The Villages, Fla. Aug. 8, 2021

Culver City, Calif. June 30, 2021

Pearl River, N.Y. Aug. 8, 2021

Joyce Konigsmark Mason City, Iowa March 31, 2021

Arthur Stees Freeport, Ill. Feb. 15, 2021

Elaine (Suhr) Varner Keokuk, Iowa Aug. 16, 2021

Cape Girardeau, Mo. Aug. 29, 2021

St. Louis June 2, 2021

Chicago Sept. 10, 2021

Menomonee Falls, Wis. April 14, 2021

1967 Kenneth Thompson Fairhope, Ala. Sept. 28, 2020

Thomas James

1968 George “Marty” Bezik Jr.

Noblesville, Ind. June 12, 2020

Lisle, Ill. Aug. 28, 2021

Mary (Park) Krull

Patricia (Wamboldt) Dobberstein

Lac du Flambeau, Wis. June 14, 2021

Marlene (Bentheimer) Radtke Jefferson, Wis. March 7, 2021

1959 Charlene (Weber) Hanson Prophetstown, Ill. April 12, 2021

Jack Ufkes Carthage, Ill. Aug. 5, 2021

1960 Donald Eberly

Tacoma, Wash. July 17, 2020

1970 Jeanette (Franda) Klappauf Racine, Wis. July 5, 2021

Melinda (McCarty) Meyers Glenview, Ill. Nov. 7, 2020

Martin Schultz Wautoma, Wis. June 23, 2021

Donna (Drews) Vanous

Gibson City, Ill. Sept. 9, 2021

Allen, Texas Jan. 17, 2021

1963 George Agrimis

1971 Cynthia (Brusko) Black

Escondido, Calif. Jan. 11, 2021

Racine, Wis. Jan. 16, 2021

Kent Hodges

Kathleen Mueller

Midland, Mich. Oct. 18, 2020

Arvada, Colo. Oct. 12, 2020

Kenosha Dec. 21, 2020

Ethel (Weyrauch) Seno Burlington, Wis. Oct. 4, 2021

Phil Slocum Wheaton, Ill. Sept. 3, 2021

1978 Peter Jonas Milwaukee April 22, 2021

1981 Janet (Faber) Behling Antioch, Ill. June 20, 2021

1983 Lisa Heinze Kenosha May 8, 2021

1988 Richard Kakouris Janesville, Wis. July 19, 2021

1991 Maryann (Caudill) LoGuidice Dubuque, Iowa July 2, 2021

1997 Kirsten Auld Enoch, Utah June 6, 2021

Curtis Sanders Kenosha Aug. 22, 2021

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Roy Pariseau Kenosha July 4, 2021

Dannisha Weatherspoon Racine, Wis. Jan. 28, 2022

CLASS NOTES

IN MEMORIAM Penny Woodward Penelope “Penny” Woodward, wife of former Carthage president Gregory Woodward, died Aug. 31 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 67. During her husband’s five-year presidency (2012 to 2017), Mrs. Woodward became a vital part of the

campus and community fabric. She sponsored a Carthage Relay for Life team to raise money for cancer research, took classes alongside traditional students, and hosted events at Trinity House (the presidential residence) for victims of domestic abuse. Drawing on a 34-year career as a music teacher, Mrs. Woodward also volunteered her assistance to band instructors in Kenosha schools.

Rev. Travis DuPriest The Rev. Travis DuPriest, a popular faculty member from 1974 to 1990, died unexpectedly June 29. He was 76. Prof. DuPriest taught English, American literature, and creative writing, developing some of Carthage’s first courses on women writers. Here, he established a hand press (The Southport

Press), introducing students to the beauty of fine printing. Actively involved in the College’s Honors Program, Prof. DuPriest served as president of regional and national honors education groups. Ordained in 1975, he was an assistant priest at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in nearby Racine for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, a professor emerita of English who taught at Carthage from 1981 to 2010.

Matt Reinsel ’19, M.Ed. ’21 – was hired as head coach of the new men’s volleyball program at Roanoke (Virginia) College. He was a standout player and graduate assistant at Carthage.

2020

Sydney Kummer and Maxwell Behnke – Sheboygan, Wisconsin, married on July 17.

Isabel Rossey A true Renaissance woman, Isabel Rossey ’65 passed away at 104 on Aug. 19. The alumna taught English and reading, although Mrs. Rossey’s passions went far beyond the classroom. She won a state archery

championship, a women’s stock car race, and an NRA-sponsored state rifle tournament. Politically engaged, she fought fervently for women’s rights. Her Carthage journey started in Illinois in 1934 and concluded on the Kenosha campus 31 years later. Mrs. Rossey, a longtime donor and ambassador for the College, had five children.

Lauren Patt – Skokie, Illinois, published an article in the Journal of Student Research that reviews existing scientific literature on alcoholism interventions for homeless people and highlights best practices. The work was inspired by a field experience she had as a senior at Carthage.

Anne Dudycha

Anne (Beckstrand) Dudycha ’56, who continued her family’s long relationship with the College, died Jan. 1 in Racine, Wisconsin, at age 87. A longtime special education teacher in Minnesota, she later taught part-time at Carthage from

1996 to 2002. Mrs. Dudycha also served as an alumni ambassador and Torchbearer, earning a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2009. The family includes numerous Carthage graduates. Her father and brother (1917 and 1942 alumni, respectively) both served as pastors at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois, which has supported the College for more than a century.

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A slice of Carthage history from the Staubitz Archives

One ‘Story of Carthage,’ as told in 1945 In 1945, beloved English professor Juanita Jones wrote a play that was performed during Carthage’s Diamond Jubilee, a celebration marking the first 75 years on the campus in Carthage, Illinois. Here is a scene from “The Story of Carthage College” that describes a pivotal early moment in the school’s history. The full script appeared in the July 15, 1945, issue of The Carthage College Alumnus.

while. When the board of education asked me to return as president, frankly, I didn’t know what to say. Things will be difficult.

SCENE II Place: In front of Old Main Time: The morning after Commencement, 1884

Boy: So you stood up and told them! My, that was exciting. Nobody knew what was coming. The announcement was made from the platform: “This is the last graduation exercise of Carthage College. The school will not reopen in the fall.” I was dumbfounded. After all the students had done to save the college! And when you stood up and said it would open, and that you were the new president — well, that was a happy moment.

Girl: Did you hear it? Boy: Hear what? Girl: The gramophone they were demonstrating last night. It has a horn like a morning glory. A cylinder turns around with a needle touching it and a man talks just as plain. Only it squawks a little. He read a poem. Boy: I didn’t hear that one, but I have heard one. We certainly live in an advanced age. A man talks and he isn’t even there. Look, here comes Dr. [E.F.] Bartholomew. How do you do, President Bartholomew? Dr. Bartholomew: Good day, young people. Are you pleased by the turn of events? Girl: We certainly are. And we want to congratulate you and thank you. Boy: That’s right. Without you there wouldn’t be any Carthage College now. Dr. Bartholomew: Well, it was a close thing for a

Girl: But you couldn’t see the college close, could you? You just had to do it. Dr. Bartholomew: Yes, you are right. I couldn’t see the college close. I couldn’t let all the work and devotion that have gone into Carthage College go for nothing.

Girl: Carthago non delenda est. That is our motto from now on, isn’t it, Dr. Bartholomew? Dr. Bartholomew: It is. But tell me, young people, exactly what happened. I have heard only confused accounts. I know that last February the faculty tried to close the school.

salaries and so on. There wasn’t even going to be a graduation. The seniors were certainly excited. Boy: So we called a meeting of all the students right then and everybody agreed to pay a dollar a week to keep things going until the graduation. We thought if we could hold on until the end of the term the church and the town would come to the rescue.

Professor Juanita Jones is shown teaching in the 1970s. "The Story of Carthage College," a play she wrote with help from students Mary Curran and Margaret McNeill, was first performed in 1945.

Dr. Bartholomew: And they have. But if it hadn’t been for the loyalty of you students the college would be boarded up right now and I wouldn’t be here for the graduation exercises. Girl: No, nor next fall as president. Boy: Wonder what they’d have done with the college — the building, I mean, when it was no longer a college. Girl: Sold it to some farmer, I guess, for a com crib.

Boy: Yes, sir. And we prevented it, we students. I’ll always be proud of that, all my life.

Boy: Sure take a lot of corn to fill it. It would make a good hotel.

Dr. Bartholomew: And others will be proud of you, I am sure. But just what did you do? Tell me the whole story.

Girl: Who’d want to stay at a hotel way out here in a corn field?

Girl: Well, one morning when we came to class the basement windows of the college were boarded up, and when we asked what was up we were told that the school would close almost immediately. There wasn’t any money for running expenses — coal and

Dr. Bartholomew: Well, it isn’t a hotel, nor a corn crib either; it’s a college and please God it’s going to remain a college. Boy: That’s right, Dr. Bartholomew. Carthago non delenda est. Carthage must not be destroyed.

Explore the rich history of Carthage at carthage.edu/library/archives

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