Missouri S&T Magazine, August 1987

AlulTlnus

Uni vers ity of Missouri-Rolla

AUGUST, 7987

Alumnus Vol. 61, No.4

August, 1987

University 01 Missouri-Rolla Rolla, MO 65401-9990

Alumni/MusiclAuditorium Building ...

A Message from Frank Mackaman, Executive Vice President, MSM-UMR Alumni Association At long last-what we have been calling the Alumni/ Music/ table Trust to fund her gift of $500,000 to be used for construction and furnishings of the building. The performing areas will be Auditorium Building will become a reality for the UMR campus. named in her honor.

Initial planning for the building began in the late 1970s. It was designed to provide a home for the MSM-UMR Alumni AssociaWhen Nancy and I came to Rolla in 1968 to join Ike and Marge tion (alumni / development office), music and drama activities (part Edwards, the Alumni office was over a pool hall in downtown of the new applied arts and cultural studies department) and a per- Rolla. Now there is light at the end of the tunnel. Finally we will forming arts / lecture center-/ auditorium for various campus cultural have space that reflects the quality of MSM-UMR alumni and events_ their achievements. Present students will have a facility where they Now OUR building is number one on the priority list! Because can attend cultural and educational events which will enrich their of favorable action by the 84th General Assembly and Governor quality of life. We can only guess to what extent the individual stuAshcroft, the campus has, in addition to $125,000 planning money, dent will benefit over the next 75 years. a capital appropriation of $2,700,000 to begin phase one of the We can know with certainty that an opportunity will exist to building. In a year of tight budgets for the state, this is especially heed the advice of Robert M. Brackbill, '42, given in his comgratifying. mencement address in 1983 ... "Today, however, it requires more We can speculate that this action may reflect our past successful ' than just the technical know-how to deal with the social demands partnerships with the state in providing private funds to augment of our nation and our world. A liberal culture is necessary for state dollars for McNutt Hall and the Engineering Management today's science and engineeringgraduates. If you are to be leaders, Building. (Alumni and fr~ends of UMR provided 20 percent of the you must command the respect of those around you. You must funds for these buildings.) . learn to communicate better with others."

In the near future, plans for the building, which was designed in the early 1980s, will have to be adjusted for changed conditions. As In the next few weeks or months, final plans for our new buildyou might suspect, 1978 dollar construction cost estimates will not ing will be developed. We will keep you posted about the progress hold today. being made through the MSM Alumnus, through section meetings We already have some of the private funds for the new facility_ or, in some instances, through personal visits with Nancy and me In 1981, shortly before her untimely death; Frances V. Leach, as we travel around the country. widow of Tom Leach, '20, established the Frances V. Leach ChariThe new building is underway. Now it is just a matter of time!

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On the cover is a detail drawing of the Alumni. Office Lobby from the preliminary plans for the Alumni/Music/Auditorium Building by architects Mantel & Teter of Kansas City. A drawing of the Auditorium portion of the building is above. .

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Meet Tom Akers UMR's First Astronaut People should have "high expectations of NASA" as the organization that is paving the way for the discovery of new knowledge in space, says Tom Akers, '73, '75, UMR alumnus who was recently selected as an astronaut candidate.

"A lot of improvements have been made in the past several years, and I believe that NASA will live up to these expectations," added Akers, who visited the campus in July to tell the MSM Alumnus about his new job.

Akers is and will continue to be a member of the U.S. Air Force. He holds the rank of captain and is a "major select, three years below the zone." His last four years have been spent as a flight test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, and he was headed for a desk job in Washington, D.C., when word came that his application to become an astronaut "mission specialist" had been accepted.

"I applied for this job with NASA because I consider it the ultimate job for a flight test engineer," Akers says. "I won't be piloting the space craft," he continues. "As a mission specialist I'll be working with various pieces of equipment and scientific and engineering systems in the shuttle. 111 be doing such things as conducting experiments, analyzing data, and keeping records. Basically it is a continuation of the job I've been doing at Eglin, which was testing and developing new weapons systems (bombs, missiles, and radar) while flying in F-4, F-15 and T-38 aircraft."

Although he has a military background in weapons systems, Akers won't necessarily be working with military flights for NASA. "I don't think they try to get military mission specialists on military missions," he says. "Once we've been in the program a while, all mission specialists are equal."

Akers was born in St. Louis but moved to Eminence, on the Current River in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, when he was 4. After high school he enrolled at UMR and quickly became involved in campus activities. An independent, he lived in a little house (now torn down) between Pine and Rolla Streets on 11th Street- across from the Thomas Building. He joined the 5gers Eating Club and was serving as intramural manager for that organization when it folded at the end of his junior year. His last year as an undergraduate he was a member of the Engineers Club. '

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Dr. Louis Grimm, professor and chairman of mathematics and statistics and Professor August "Gus" Garver, two of Akers' advisers while he was at UMR, agree that Akers was "sharp,:' "a good student" and a "fine young man." "He was easy to advise and 1 wish we had more students like him," added Dr. Grimm.

Akers 'also was active on campus. He served as president of the freshman honorary, Phi Eta Sigma, w9rked on the Rollamo, served on Student Council, was a member of the Rugby Club, and was a member of Kappa Mu Epsilon and Phi Kappa Phi, mathematic~ and scholarship honorary organizations. In his senior year, he was listed in "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and lJ niversities." .

Akers held a Curators' Scholarship, was a University Scholar, spent a summer doing research at Argonne National Laboratory and his name appeared on the honor list regularly. He received his B.S. degree in applied mathematics and two years later received an M.S. degree in the same field.

While he was in school, Akers also worked part-time as a seasonal park ranger. It was while he was a park ranger at Alley Spring that he met his future wife, Kaye Lynn Parker. Her father, a retired military man, was a park ranger at nearby Round Spring. The couple was married in 1974, just before Akers' final semester at UMR. After receiving his master's degree, Akers returned to Eminence to become principal of the high school from which he had graduated.

"The Air Force recruiter for Eminence used to stop at the high school each year to talk to the seniors about careers in the Air Force," Akers says. "As 1 looked at the brochures he left with me, 1 came to realize that the opportunities available in the Air Force were the things that interested me most. 1 decided 1 hadn't spent six years at UMR to be a high school principal. 1 joined the Air Force in 1979 to get into something using my math degrees."

After completing officers' candidate school in the Air Force, Akers was classified as a mathematician/ analyst and spent his time analyzing air to air missile weapons systems for three years. That was when he took an "incentive" ride in

an F-4 jet and fell in love with flying . By that time he was too old for pilot training (28 is the age limit) so he opted for test pilot school where he trained as a flight test engineer¡ at Edwards Air Force Base in California. "As a flight test engineer I fly in the back seat of the planes and use my mathematics skills to test and evaluate the plane's equipment and weapons systems," he says. "111 be doing much the same thing with other types of systems in the space shuttle."

Akers applied for the ast~onaut program in 1985 and got as far as the.interview process. He applied again in 1986, but no new candidates were selected because of the Challenger disaster. This year, on his third try, there were nearly 2,000 applicants, 117 were interviewed, 15 were finally chosen and Akers was one of the 15. "I feel very fortunate to have been selected for the program," he says.

"Everyone who applies is well-qualified and it's a highly competitive situation."

Despite the Challenger tragedy, Akers says safety is not a matter of concern for him. "It's not something either I or my family worry about. If we did , I probably wouldn't have applied for the program. I have every confidence that NASA is doing all it can to correct the problems," he says. "For me, being a flight test engineer or an astronaut isjust like any other job. You don't really sit down and work out the negative probabilities."

Kaye Akers also has no reservations about her husband's safety aboard a space shuttle. "I feel a lot like Tom does," she says. "I feel safeF with him flying in the Air Force than on a commercial plane."

When Akers reports to the Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 17, he will begin a year of training.

"As I understand from talking to people who have participated in the program, the training will consist of learning about the scientific systems on board the spacecraft and spending a great deal of time in the various simulators," he says.

When the year of training and evaluation is up, Akers will be assigned to the astronaut office and then to the eligible list for flight duty.

Akers has a six-year assignment to NASA as an active mt;:mber of the Air Force. After six years, he will either be reassigned to NASA or assigned to another job in the Air Force. "At this point, I know 111 be there six years. If the

Air Force lets me stay longer, I'll certainly be a volunteer," Akers says. "I can't think of anything I would rather do in the Air Force."

One of the things a bout being an astronaut that appeals to Akers is the fact that he will be able to continue flying. "If you choose to be a career officer in the Air Force, ordinarily you do not fly for the whole 20 years you are in the service," he explains. "As an astronaut, however, you do remain current in the T38. These are the small planes you see guiding the shuttle back to earth during landings."

The Akers family has purchased a lot in Seabrook, Texas, and will soon be building their new home. The family consists of Akers, his wife, Kaye, son David, 10, and daughter, Jessica, 7.

Both children are impressed that their father will be flying in space. David hasn 't decided what he wants to be when he grows up, but he hasn't ruled out becoming the family's second astronaut. Jessica, who says she is afraid of heights, doesn't plan to do any space traveling.

Akers says much of his success is due to the support of his family, especially that of his wife, Kaye.

"I give her a lot of credit for even being able to get this far," he says. "I've always been able to put 100 percent into my job. When I go to work, I don't have to worry about anything else."

The Akers try to travel back to the Ozarks each year. Tom's parents, Arlie and Lloyd Randolph, and Kaye's parents, Don and Virginia Parker, still live in and around Eminence. Tom's brother, Alle n; serves as Shannon County treasurer.

The Akers name is well-known in Shannon County and beyond . Akers Ferry, a popular spot with canoers on the Current River, is named for Tom's greatgrandfather, Joseph Akers.

"We try to get home every deer and turkey season," says Akers. "We miss the hills and trees and the serenity of living here. I've never regretted joining the Air Force, but I wish it were closer to the Ozarks."

Akers has promised to keep the Alumnus posted on his progress with the astronaut program, so we'll try to pass along the information he gives us from time to time in future issues of the magazine.

The Akers family, Tom and Kaye, in back, and David and Jessica, in front, inspect Capt. Akers' plane at Eglin AFB in Florida. He was stationed there before being assigned to NASA in Houston. .

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On Saturday, Aug. 15, the Kansas City Section held a picnic from noon to 5 p.m. at Longview Lake in Lee's Summit. Kansas City area UMR students, both upperclassmen and entering freshmen, were special guests of the Section and there were about 100 members and guests participating.

In previous section meetings, some of the Kansas City area Admissions Ambassadors had helped to recruit the new freshmen and this event was designed to help them get acquainted with both current students and supporting alumni.

In the picture, left, are entering freshmen Vicki Scammacca and Cindy Gillespie, front row left to right, and Troy Molinario, back row right. Upperclassmen at the picnic included, back row left to right, David Porter, Steve Hoake and Randy Kuz. Below, Tony Sotta, '68, left, and Admissions Ambassador Jim Foil, 74, 75, right, give students the benefit of their UMR experiences.

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Joe Miner Wants You ...

For UMR's New Admissions Ambassador Program The MSM-UMR Alumni Association has a new job open to interested alumni volunteers- th e job of Ad missions Ambassador.

In an age of declin ing enro llment in co lleges and universities all over the country; it has become essential to actively s.eek and recruit the students we want to enro ll at U M R. U M R's new recruiting program, incorporating the activities of alumni volunteers, was tarted at four Chancellor's Recognition Banquets held this past spring in Rolla. St. Louis. Springfield, Mo. , and Kansas City.

Prospective student s and their parents we re the gue ts of enthusiastic alumni in each city, with Chancellor Martin C. Jischke serving as guest speaker. UMR faculty, staff and al umni met with the prospective students to answer questions abo ut UMR. After the banquet , en tert ai nmen t was provided by the UMR Jazz Choir. More than 400 prospective stud ents and parents at!ended the four events.

"The success of these initial efforts can be attributed to our most valuab le student recruitment reso u rce, our a lumni ," sa id Bob Lewis~ director of admissions at UMR. "Key al umni who worked hard in the planning and execution stages of these first programs we re: Bob Bruce, Engr. Mgt. '69, St. Louis; Kevin Skibiski, CE '75, a nd Nick Heath erly, CE '78 , in Springfie ld ; and Willis Wilson , CE '73 , Wayne Schmidt, CE '83, and Bob Berry, CE '72, in Kansas Ci ty," Lewis sa id . " In Rolla, Dr. Wayne Cogell, chairman of philosophy and assoc iate dean of Arts and Sciences, and his sec retary, Sue Hills, organized the banquet. Bill Sto ltz, Engr. Mgt. '68 , served ilS the Master of Ce remonies for the event."

As the need for on-going recruitment activities became more apparent , Kimberly Hofstette r, Pet. Engr. '85, was added to the U M R staff to coord inate the efforts of both the alumni office and the adm iss ions office, and to be the official con tact at U M R for th e Admissions Ambassadors. Although the recruitment program is still new , Kim has begun to estab lish contacts with a lumni all across the country, so me of whom have a lready been recommending U M R to promising stud ents and with ot hers who have expressed an interest in supporting the new project.

Kim points out there are seve ral ways an Admissions Ambassador can participate in the new program. The vol unteer ambassador can send the names of local outs ta nding st ud en ts to UMR's adm issions office so that so meone can write to the st ud e nt and se nd materials about UMR. Ambassadors can contact prospective stud ents or st ud en ts who have a lready been adm itted to U M R, either by pho ne or a perso na l letter, when the adm issions office supplies the names.

Ambassadors could host a sma ll meeting, dinner, summer se nd-off party, etc. for students in their home, check out the local high schoo l library and provide it with current UMR literature, represent UMR at local co llege fairs or be ava ilable to speak to high schoo l classes abo ut engineering and U MR .

"Rarely would an Admissions Ambassador be asked to do all of these things," Kim says. "Especially when there are several volunteer Admissions Ambassadors in the same area. But, these a re the types of activities, when properly coordinated, that can help to foster a successful recruiting program in any given area."

"There are alumni who have been active in one or more of these admissions activities for years," Kim continues. "Bob Saxer, CE '61, has been instrumental in getting UMR representation at Chicago area college fairs and in organizing alumni-admissio ns informational events in the Chicago area. Along with his recently recruited alumni volunteers, Steve Schade, CE '74, and Jim Gilstra'p, CE '67, Bob is opening the line of communications between many Chicago area high schools and UMR. Most importantly, Chicago area students are learning about the quality of a UMR education. Bob has organized an alumni-admissions informational event for the past two years and will hold his third yearly event in St. Charles, Ill. , Dec. 5th. On the same day, Jim will head up the first alumni- . admissions informational event in Crystal Lake, Ill. These events are for prospective students, their counselors, parents and UMR alumni to learn more about the UMR campus today.

"A bit further south, Lori and Gerry, Chern '62, Uhe are teachers in Roxanna, Ill. These two send their top students to UMR practically every year. They have seen more than 65 'of their former stude nts graduate from UMR. "Roscoe McWilliams, ME '72, is an important Link between prospective students and UMR in Memphis, Tenn. ," Kim says. "He has offered his home address and phone number to high school counselors and their students so that he may answer their questions about UMR. Roscoe is also planning a summer barbecue for prospective students. .

"These are just some of the alumni vo lunteers who have been actively helping to enroll students' at U MR for years," she says. "They will now be recognized for their efforts by receiving the title Admissions Ambassador.

"New recruits to the Admissions Ambassador program include many members of the Kansas City Alumni Section," Kim continues. "Lu Bolon, CE '59; Jim Foil , CE '74; Cliff Tanquary, CE '57; Wayne Schmidt, CE '83; Gary Creason, CE '7 [; and Willis Wilson, CE '73 , wi ll be manning the telephones this fall to talk to prospective students about UMR in Kansas City and probably even into the metropolitan area in Kansas ."

The Admissions Ambassador program is not st rictly limited to a lumni. Some paren ts of UMR students are also enthusiasti c vol unteers working in the program. Mrs . Marty Dillmon is a UMR Parents; Association member who recently volunteered her time as an Admiss ions Ambassador. Marty's daughter Kath y wi ll be a sophomore in aerospace engineering this fall. Because Marty is a science teacher in Warrenton, Mo., she has an opportunity to work with super-

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Above-Bob Berry, 72, president ofthe Kansas City Section, (standing on bench) introduces students to the assembled alumni at the picnic. Right-Alumni Admissions Ambassador Wayne Schmidt, '83, right, grills the hot dogs and hamburgers supervised by Ambassador Nancy Drissel, 72, left. Below-a lively game of volleyball was one of the activities of the afternoon utilizing the talents of both alumni and students.

ior students in the science area. Marty conveys the message that UMR is a quality institution to these students, then refers them to the UMR admissions office.

The goal of the Admissions Ambassador program is to build a strong national network of alumni and parents working together to ensure that UMR's quality is maintained. The individual efforts of the Admissions Am bassadors can add up to the enrollment of a superior freshman class each year and UMR's continued success in graduating outstanding scientists and engineers.

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More Admissions Ambassadors are needed to achieve this goal. So, please let us know of your interest by completing and returning the form below.

One last note- in order to enable the Admissions Ambassadors to become more knowledgeable about the UMR campus as it is today, an Admissions Ambassador Workshop has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m., during the Homecoming weekend. Please check the blank on the form below if you would like to attend .

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Kimberly Hofstetter, Coordinator Alumni-Admissions Activities 101 Harris Hall, UMR Rolla, MO 65401-0249

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Yes, I will attend the Admissions Ambassador Workshop on Oct. 10, 1987, on the UMR camp us.

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, Alumni Speakers Bureau \

Haven't you ever thought to yourself, "I bet I could tell those kids a thing or two about the 'real world'!"

Well, UMR students would like to hear what you have to say about your job and your experience in the "real world."

The MSM-UMR Alumni Association is compiling a list of alumni willing to participate in an MSMUMR Speakers Bureau. The listing will be made available to faculty and students so they may select speakers for classes, association meetings and other suitable occasions.

Speaking to students can be a rewarding experience. Typically, the students are anxious to have practical experiencebro.u ght into the classroom. Students can benefit a great deal from your experience and expertise.

Possible presentation topics could include: • Careers in all the UMR disciplines-Aerospace, ceramics, chemical, civil, · electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining, nuclear, and petroleum engineering, engineering management, engineering mechanics, chemistry, computer science, geology and geophysics, life sciences, mathematics and statistics, physics, economics, English, history and political science, philosophy and psychology.

• Specific technical aspects of any of the above areas • Career Development/ Professional Development • Transition into management • Sales / Marketing • International travel • Special Interests/ Hobbies For the most part, participation in the MSM-UMR Speakers Bureau will be a labor of loyalty and love.

Few student or departmental organizations have surplus funds available, so you will need to be willing to travel to UMR at your own expense or, possibly, in conjuction with other business.

If you are interested in speaking to student groups, please take a few minutes to complete the attached form and mail it to the Alumni Association. When you send in the form, you are not committing to speak.

You retain the right to decline a presentation.

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Alumni Speakers Bureau Registration Form Mail to MSM-UMR Alum-"i Association, 101 Harris Hall, Rolla, MO 65401 Name _______________________________________________________________ Degree(s) ______________ Years(s) ______________ Address ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ~

Phone: Home _________________________ Work ·_________________________ Would you like to be included in the Alumni Speakers Bureau

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Employment History (Last 10 years) Current Position Company ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: _________---;-_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Description: _ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Immediate Past Position Company ________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: _ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________

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Evenings _______ Days _______ Weekends _____ Availability: Organizations you are involved in: Special Interests/ Hobbies Additional information and comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________

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The University o f Missouri-Qolla and The <School of Mines and Me tallursy request the pleasure of your company at the Inausural Ceremony for Vachel H. McNutt Hall on f riday. the ninth of O ctober from one-thirty to two-thirty in the afternoon McNutt Hall Northwest Mall fourteenth and Bishop <streets

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Invited <Speaker Prosram nine -thirty in the mornins until noon McNutt Hall Auditorium Buildins tours two-thirty to five in the afternoon

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The 19.87 Homecoming festivities promise to be special this year.

MaJlY activities are planned to not only help you see and get reac,quainted with old friends, but also to have an opportunity to take a quick dip into the campus activities that are going on at your alma mater.

The big special event of the weeke nd, of Q.ourse, is the inaugural of McNutt Hall and the attendant ceremonies and activities connected with the opening of the new building. Faculty and students of the School of Mines and Metallurgy are very proud of this new, modern facility and can hardly wait to show you around.

To help you plunge briefly into the academic world , there will be about a dozen seminars and lectures from which to choose. These are described later on in this homecoming information article. They are free.

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For sports buffs, the UMR students are offering a golf tournament (two-man scramble) and a tennis tournament (men's and women 's doubles) on Saturday morning. Since there aren't many students around this summer, we don't have full details of these events. But if you are interested in participating in either of these activities, just let us know, and we'll send you full details after school starts.

There are, of course, the regular homecoming activities . The Friday night Silver and Gold party, the Saturday morning breakfast, the Field house Feed at noon on Saturd ay, the football game that afternoo n and the Alumni banquet Saturday evening. A full calendar of events, detailed descri'p ti ons of the seminars and a coupon to use to sign up for particular events follows .

We hope you will plan to be here for 1987 Homecoming this year. See you at registration.

Homecoming 1987 October 9-10 Schedule of Activities THURSDAY, October 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Educational Seminar (no charge)

FRIDAY, October 9 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Registration, Miner Lounge, Univ(mity Center-East

9:30 a.m.

McNutt Hall Inaugural, Invited Speaker Program, McNutt Hall

9:30 a.m.-I p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting, MSM-UMR Alumni Association

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Inauguration orV.H. McNutt Hall Northwest Mall, 14th & Bishop Street 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

Tours of V.H. NcNutt Hall and Engineering Management Buildings

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Educational Seminars (no charge)

5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Silver And Gold Cocktail Party, Centennial Hall

8 p.m.

Homecoming Parade

8:30 p.m.

Homcoming bonfire and fireworks display

9:30 p.m.

Students' Homecoming Dance, Miner Recreation Building

SATURDAY, October 10 8 a.m.-1I:15 a.m.

Registration continues in Miner Lounge

7 a.m.-1O a.m.

Student-Alumni Golf Tournament

8 a.m.-II a.m.

Alumni Tennis Tournament

8 a.m.-1O a.m.

All Alumni Breakfast, Centennial Hall, University Center-East

9 a.m.:" 11:15 a.m.

Tours of McNutt Hall and Engineering Management Buildings

9 a.m ..-II a.m.

Admissions Ambassador Workshop

9 a.m.-II a.m.

Educational Seminars (no charge)

11:30 a.m.

Fieldhouse Feed for all .alumni and friends. Features reserved seating for the Reunion Classes of 1937 and before, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1'982. Class Pictures Will Be Taken. Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.

1:30 p.m.

Football Kickoff - Miners vs. Central Missouri Sta,e University

6: 15 p.m.

Cash Bar, Miner Lounge, University Center-East

7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Awards Banquet, Centennial hall, University Center-East

9 p.m.

Annual Meeting, MSM-UMR Alumni Association

8 p.m.

Student Homecoming Concert

SUNDA Y, October 11 9 a.m.-II a.m.

Brunch for Section Leaders and Representatives

Rifle Club Reunion, 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, Bullman Multi-Purpose Building Lobby. For more information, contact: Sgt. Griffin, Military Science, Bldg. T-2, UMR, Rolla, Mo. 65401 (Phone: 341-4740).

Check at the registration desk for special events scheduled for reunion classes.

For assistance with Homecoming reservations, call or write: Alumni Office, UMR, Harris Hall, Rolla, MO 65401-9996.

Information Number 314/341-4147.

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Free Homecoming Seminars Al umni and their spouses are invited to participate in any of 12 seminars wh ich will be offered F riday and Saturday, October 9-10, during Homecoming weekend. The semi nars are sponsored by the School of engineering, the School of Mines and Metallurgy and the Co llege of Arts and Sciences. There is no charge for participation. .

Thursday, October 8 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dr. Tom VanDoren, Teledyne professor of electrical engineering. "An Introduction to Grounding and Shielding of.

Electronic Instrumentation". A careful explanation of the objectives and tech niques for grounding and shielding will reduce misconceptions and allow a more systematic approach to replace 'trial and error' methods. The presentation' will be at an introductory level, however, a knowledge of electronic circuit and system design will be assumed . Several interference mechanisms and shielding . techniques will be demonstated . Ozark Room

3:00-5:00 p.m .

Chemical engineering students at UMR become acquainted with Distributed Control and its functions through on-line operation of simple processes and through computed interfacing with more complex processes. These facilities will be made available to visiting alumni to review basic PID operations or to try their hands at more advanced multi-loop process controL

Friday, October 9 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Invited Speaker Program, V.H. McNutt Hall Auditorium.

"Mineral Engineering and Science for the 21st Century" 9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

William L. Adams , Chairman and CEO Union Pacific Resources Corp.

Dr. Dallas L. Peck, Director U.S . Geological Survey

10:45 a.m.

Dr. Richard M. Spriggs, Staff Director Board of Assessment of National Bureau of Standards Programs, National Academy of Sciences

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John A.IWright, Chairman and CEO St. Joe Minerals Corporation

3:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

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Dr. Henry Wiebe, professor of engineering management.

"The Japanese System of Process Control and Productiv- ity Improvement (An Overview). This course will emphasize the need for statistical¡ quality control as practiced by the Japanese, W. Edward Deming's principles of management and productivity improvement, and will offer a descriptive, nonquantitative review of statistical tools used. for productivity improvement.

Drs. Larry Christensen and Jack Ridley, professors of history. Authors of "UM-Rolla: a History of MSM-UMR".

"Oak Leaves and Shillelaghs: Engineering Education in the Ozarks." The two historians will review for you or your spouse some of the factors which created this institution. For example: from Christensen's 'early years' ...

"Enrollment declined to 66 in 1876 and 43 in 1877. The school's problems discouraged Director c.P. Williams. In the spring of 1877 he resigned leaving, however, an established institution whose purpose of combining learning and application remained intact." In covering the later years, Ridley says . . . "2,565 students enrolled at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in the fall of 1946.

Only 265 had been enrolled the year before. About 1,800 of the new students were veterans of World War II . The little campus shuddered under this impact, b'u t the addition of 14 barracks and instructors willing to teach classes and direct labs from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., six days a week, enabled the campus to endure.'

Dr. Ray C. Waggoner, professor of chemical engineering.

"On Line Distributed Controls". Distributed Control is the term currently used to describe those control actions which directly interact with process operations. It encompasses the classical Proportional-Integral-Derivative. PID loop control has been expanded to accomplish advanced regulatory functions, (e.g., cascade) and to permit communication with the operator and directed communication among ~he loop functions .

Dr. George Zobrist, professor of computer science.

"Petri Nets and Its Usage in ,Concurrent Systems Design and Analysis". A discussion of the modified computation graph and its relationship to Petri nets will be presented.

In the modified computational graph the nodes represent processing elements which could be procedures and the arcs or queues represent formal parameters that each processing element requires. The graph queues transport either data or synchronization tokens between processes.

The nodes require a fixed amount of time to complete the process. ADAS (I) is a software tool used in the modified computational graph. There are several components to ADAS; a mapping algorithm which maps the software draft onto a hardware implementation-this is similar to the partitioning process, a discrete event simulation for simulating the flow of tokens through a concurrent system with appropriate collection of data, analytic calculation of a concurrent system using Petri net theory and a technique for incorporating C procedures into the system when nodes fire .

Illustrative examples are presented which present some of the salient features and usefulness of a software tool based upon the modified computational graph.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Dr. Dan Armstrong, professor of chemistry.

"Chromatographic Applications of Cyclodextrins and Polymer Feractionations". Two of the more important separation problems t.oday involve the resolution of isomers and the fractionation of polymers, A new approach for separating isomers including enantiomers involves the use of cyclodextrins. A new approach for separating . polymers by molecular weight involves gradient elution on reversed phase media. Both approaches will be examined.

If time allows, analogous membrane based techniques will be discussed.

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Saturday, October 10 Dr. Michael Patrick, professor of English "Looking Backwards: UMR Customs and Stories".

According to the past president of the American Folklore Society, J . Barre Toeklen, "the cultural elements which bind college students together as an identifiable group have almost nothing to do with the college catalogue, the rules list or the mineographed directives of, Dean and Professor." As he points out, all institutions of higher learning have a great variety of customs, rituals, and stories empha sizing the uniqueness of each campus. This seminar, "Looking Backwards: UMR Customs and Stories," will examine the nature of MSM j UMR by discussing the folklore of the campus. The students have always told stories about the UMR faculty, and the faculty have always told stories about the UMR students. Additionally, some people may be surprised to learn that superstitions and rituals have always been as common among highly educated college students as they have been among primitive savages.

9:00-10:00 a.m.

From these stories, customs, and rituals, we can see that despite much complaining on both the part of the students and the faculty , both groups hold a warm affection for one another, the campus and the city of Rolla.

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Dr, Dee Haemmerlie-Montgomery, associate professor of psychology "Raising Children in Contemporary America". With more and more women working outside the home, increasing pressures on our children to be a 'success' as well as to engage in a variety of potentially harmful activities (e.g., substance abuse), it's never been harder to be a child-or -to be the parents or grandparents of a child. This course will include discussion of problems, issues and helping techniques for parents and gr"andparents to consider to help their children grow and prosper in our increasingly complex and ~ressured society.

Eunice French, '84, Director, Homecoming Seminars

-------------------------------------------------------------------------HOMECOMING SEMINAR REGISTRATION Limited space is available in each program, so advance registrations are necessary. Please complete the registration form below and return it to the Alumni Office, 101 Harris Hall, UM-Rolla, rolla, MO 65401-9996. Please number the Friday seminars in order of preference. You will be given your choices if at all possible and space permits. .

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No. of reservations

Saturday, October 10

___________ No.7-Looking Backwards: UMR Customs and Stories (9-10 a.m.) ___________ No.8-Raising Children in Contemporary America (10-11 a.m.)

_________ No.2-The Japanese System of Process Control and Productivity Improvement (3-5 p.m.) _________ No.3-Oak Leaves and Shillelaghs: Engineering Education in the Ozarks (3-4 p.m.) _________ NO.4-On Line Distributed Controls (3-5 p.m.) __'---_____ No.5-Petri Nets and Their Usage in Concurrent Systems Design and Analysis (3-4 p.m.) _________ No.6-Chromatographic Applications of Cyclodextrins and Polymer Feractionations (4-5 p.m.) _________ Lecture Series-Mineral Engineering and Science for the 21st Century (9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Class reservation cards with assignment of classrooms may be picked up at the Homecoming Registration desk in the University Center on Friday or Saturday before the Scheduled seminar.

Please return form before September 30 to: MSM-UMR Alumni Association, 101 Harris Hall, UMR, Rolla, MO 65401-9996

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A/ul7Jni Section NeVffs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~_ MSM-UMR Alumni Association Organizes New Sections Throughout the Country continued this spring with the Lincolnland section (Springfield, Ill.) accepted as a constituent society.

These groups have organized not only for renewing old acquaintances and making new ones, but also to assist the campus and its students. The new Kansas City section has not only held a membership smoker and an alumni evening at the Royals game,

This year is a record one for new alumni sections being organized around the country. An organizational dinner meeting on July 25 by the New Orleans alumni brings to four new groups organized by alumni during the past year. It began last fall with the Kansas City and Springfield, Mo. sections receiving recognition from the MSM-UMR Alumni Association and

but also has held an admissions dinner to assist in recruiting students and a picnic this August to welcome new students to UMR. A check for $550 was presented at the baseball game by the Kansas City section to begin a scholarship fund to benefit students from the Kansas City area.

Alumni have begun the organization

of new sections in various locations including HUI)tsville, Ala.; Reno, Nev.; and Denver, Colo.

If you are interested in forming a new section or playing a more active role in a current one, please contact your section leader, the alumni office, or join the section leaders at a brunch at Homecoming on Sunday, October 11th.

If you are interested in participating in one of the 20 active sections, please contact the local section president or coordinators. They are listed as follows:

Section

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Arizona

Ollie Kamper, '35 1641711lth Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351

Ark-La-Tex (Shreveport)

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Art Winter, '63 353 W. Southern Hills RQad Phoenix, AZ 85023

Lincolnland

Bob Uthoff, '52 42 Circle Drive Springfield, IL 62703

Ed Midden, '69 4100 W: Jefferson, Route 2 Springfield, IL 62703

Frank Zvanut, '32 1024 Hansford Tyler, TX 75701

Phil Browning, '48 Route 2, Box 300 Logansport, LA 71049

New Orleans

Wally Stopkey, '52 1405 Moss Lane River Ridge, LA 70123

Bill Koedertiz, '51 795 Heritage Ave. Gretna, LA 70053

San Francisco Oakland (Bay Area)

David Peacock, '64 3515 Brunell Drive Oakland, CA 94602

Jerry Littlefield, '58 1548 36th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122

New York

Larry Spanier, '50 5 Pettit Drive Dix Hills, NY 11746

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Max Burgett, '54 2219 Dewey St. Murphysboro, IL 62966

Bob Patterson, '54 P.O. Box 573 North Ridge Road Sikeston, MO 63801

Pacific Northwest

John C. Adams, '59 1774 McKinley Enumclaw, W A 98022

San Diego

Chicago

Bob Saxer, '61 704 E. Cedar St. Charles, IL 60174

Albert S. Keevil, '43 1441 Yost Drive San Diego, CA 92109

Cincinnati/ Dayton

Russ Kamper, '62 5674 Shadow Oaks Dayton, OH 45440

Southern California (LA)

John Wilms, '43 ¡ 17700 S. Avalon, #59 Carson, CA 90746

Dallas

Bob Schafer, '52 4426 Mill Creek Road Dallas, TX 75201

Springfield, Mo.

Kevin Skibiski, '75 Route 5 Box 17 Ozark, MO 65721

Florida/ West Coast

John Olsen, '42 One Beach Drive, Apt. 1502 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Louis, Mo.

Bob Bruce, '69 15 Carrswold St. Louis, MO 63105

Houston

Paula Hudson Rees, '73 5910 Charlotte Houston, TX 77005

Tulsa

Roy Wilkens, '66 Route I Box 344 Sand Springs, OK 74063

Kansas City

Robert Berry, '72 12716 E. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64133

Washington, D.C.

Sam Sands 8337 Chapel Lake Court Annandale, VA 22003

Lucien Bolon, Jr., '59 902 S. Murray Road Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Stephen Wright, '68 35708 SE 49th St. Fall City, WA 98024

Jim McKelvey, '70 1338 Yves Drive Manchester, MO 63011

New York Section It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, June 14, 1987, at the Huntington Yacht Club in Huntington, New York.

MSM-UMR alumni and spouses gathered at the event, arranged by Larry and Elaine Spanier, to hear Chancellor Martin C. Jischke and meet his wife, Patty.

Following a delightful brunch, the

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group got a comprehensive update on the campus presented by the Chancellor. The interest of the attendees was reflected in the questions and comments that followed. The far-ranging discussio n included topics of broad philosophical nature.

Bonnie McClanahan graciously consented to handle the photographic

Nora Glover, '69; Lita and Ed Skalka, chores; the good pictures are hers, the '50. others, the writer's.* Of particular note, two of the couPresent were: Elaine and Larry ples, Bob and Carolyn Hayes and Don Spanier, '50; Carolyn and Bob Hayes, and Pat Tone, have children currently '58; Enrique Heller, '50; Bonnie and attending UM-Rolla.

Arthur McClanahan, '37; Al and Pat Procton , '48; Roberta and Marty Bow*There are neither good n<?r bad picers, '60; Doris and Joe Varanouskas, tur.es since the camera was without '52; Peggy DishIer and Bob Golisch, film.

'74; Pat and Don Tone, '51; Ron and

Alumni Section News c o n t i n u e d _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Houston Section Houston alumni enjoy St. Pat's so much that this year two weekends were scheduled for the festivities. The first party was held on Saturday, March 21, at the Caliente 'where a Mexican feast was spread before all attending. It's still not certain how many drank tequila instead of the green beer.

The second party was at the County Line in Northwest Houston on March 28. BBQ was the main attraction. As usual, attendees wore their green attire

at both events and the normal St. Pat's celebrati,pn occurred. Thanks to Paula Hudson Rees, '73, both parties were a success. Door prizes were UMR coffee mugs and were in constant use throughout the remainder of the evenings. An incomplete list of those attending the activities follows because many paid at the door and had not made advance reservations.

Those present at the Northwest party included: Dean Culnan, '62;

Harold Staves, '56; John Hoffman, '80; George W. Comanich, '51 ; George M. Dolson, '75; Powell Dennie, '40; Ray Roller, '51; Charles A. Kiefer, '61; Philip Huff, '64; Ron Featherston, '61; Vicki Koch, '86; Matt Lemke, '85; Ervan Darnell, '85; Betty and Jim Chaney, '48; George Stourton, '60; and Paula Hudson Rees, '73.

Those present at the Caliente Party included: Susan and Greg Christians, '85; Mike Stovall, '71; Jim Paul, '43;

Carol and Gerald Schoep, '67; Don R. Greenwalt, '57; Carolyn Niess, '79; Loretta and Austin Ferguson, '69; George Donaldson, '51; Tricia and Jeff Massengill, '85; Cynthia Diedrich, '80; Katie and Dave Simac, '80; Ronald R. Taylor, '74; Morgan Slusher, '79; Ron Tappmeyer, '47; Colleen, '85, and David, '86, Randall; Cynthia L. Crow, '82; Paul Griffin, '65; Renourland Haikanis, '84; June and Rex Alford, '40; Glenn Foss, '66; and Paula Hudson Rees, '73.

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Southern California Section Another successful St. Pat's dinner meeting was held at the Ports O'Call Breakwater Banquet Room on Friday, March 27, where more than 40 alumni gathered to renew old acquaintances, meet new alumni and learn about progress of their alma mater. Chancellor Martin C. Jischke's arrival was delayed due to airplane mechanical difficulties, so Don Brackhahn, execu-

tive director of alumni relations at UMR, discussed progress being made on campus. He then presented John Wilms, '43, a copy of A History of MSM-UMR for his outstanding leadership of the section. George Nations, '36, served as the official photographer for the evening.

Those in attendance included:

Sharon Clinch, '84; Leslie and Jeff Bacon, '83; Dorothy and Victor Bender, 71 ; Laurel and Richard Gunderson, 72; Inez and Tom Dalton, '84; Norma and William Dye, '58; "Kathy and Donald Gardner, 79; Theda and Jim Gostin, '44; Shirley and Tad Graves, '50; CaTla and Bob Gregory, 70; Jean and Patrick Hogan, 73; Marilynn and Laurel Linn, '49;

Tom Lonski, '84; Don Moyer, '68; Miriam and George Nations, '36; Bernice and Bill Power, '34; J.W. Ricketts, '61 ; Rene imd La Verne Rasmussen, '43; Joy and Richard Stovell, '49 ; John F. Schmitz, '49 and his spouse; Ellen and Floyd Smith, '41; Suzanne and John Tenfelder, 72; Sue and Barry Winschler, 71; and Phyllis and John Wilms, '43.

Pacific Northwest Section Our spring dinner and business meeting was held at the Lake Wilderness Golf Club on April 24, 1987. True to tradition, everyone had a good time. The dinner and salad bar were delicious.

Chancellor Martin C . Jischke came out to visit the Pacific Northwest Section and participate in our meeting. He talked

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about how the University was doing and what to expect in the future. Current news from the campus is always welcome. His comments were interesting to us all. .

John Adams, president, conducted our annual business meeting. The following alumni were nominated and elected into office

for the next year: President, Tom 'Doering, 78; Vice President, Joe Draper, '81; and SecretaryTreasurer, Stephen Wright, '68 , 70. We discussed what the next activities should be. We decided to go to Longacres again in July and have a picnic in September.

We want to thank all of the MSM-UMR staff for their con-

tinued support and assistance. A few photographs of our dinner/ meeting are included.

We are sorry to report the passing of Betty Adams, wife of John Adams, '59. Betty and John have always participated in our activities. We will all miss her and remember her as a dear friend.

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St. Louis Section The St. Louis Section provided an opportunity for alumni to be involved in a variety of activities this spring.

The Engineers Club of St. Louis hosted a reception on May 9, with Chancellor Martin C. Jischke bringing alumni members up to date on campus and answering a variety of questions.

Phil Jozwiak, president of the Engineers Club, served as the host of the event. Those attending included: Barb and Phil Jozwiak, '66; Karen and Jim Van Buren, '63, '70; Kathy and Matt Coco, '66; Irene and Art Meenen, '46; Carol and Mike Brynac, '66; Mary Ann and Bill Wundrack, '49; Mary

and Len Kirberg, '66, '78; Susie and AI Buescher, '64; Anita and Bruce Tarantola, '51; Alice and Pete Mattei, '37; Sue and Joe Krispin , '54; Cathy Koester, '84; Christy and Paul Andrew, '81; Ernst Weinel, '44, '48; Bob Cunningham, '34, '37; and Frank and Nancy Mackaman.

Three weeks later, alumni gathered at the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball game and viewed another victory for the Red Birds. Section president, Bob Bruce, '69, and secretary-treasurer, Jim McKelvey, '70, welcomed Miners to the reserved section. Those Rolla .supporters seen che'ering at the game were

Mary Klorer, '81 ; Larry and Jane Allen, alumni office; Edna and Robert Engberg, '74; Lois and Joe Walker, '74; Armin Tucker, '40, Don Brackhahn, alumni office; Bridget Sullivan, '86; Steve, '77 and Brenda, '78 Liescheidt; Bob Putz, '64; Linda and Jim McKelvey, '70; Betsy and Bob Bruce, '69; and Chancellor Martin C. Jischke with son Charles and daug~ter Mary.

The next week found 30 UMR alumni golfers at Paradise Valley Country Club on a beautiful Saturday morning for the annual alumni golf outing. The big winner for the day was Mike Cole, '81 who was closest to the

pin on #9 and had the longest drive on #18. First place honors of the two-man scramble were Bob Bruce, '69, '70 and professional golfer, Bilt Dolan. Second place honors were Mark Suellentrop, '80; Andy Tayon, '80; and Mike Kelley, '84. Other duffers on the course were Richard Bauer, '52; Bill Sutton, '63; John Dierker, '65; Steve Dierker, '73; Ron Halbeck, '65; Joe Offutt, '76; Jim Cunningham, '65; Phil Jozwiak, '66; Dan Sullivan, '80; Joe Mooney, '39; Willis Cady, '50; Mike Cole, '81; Chancellor Martin C. Jischke, and last year's top winner, Calvin Curdt, '74.

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.:Alumni'Section News continued-------------------------------------------------Washington, D.C. Section A traditional St. Patrick's Day celebration was held at the Marilyn and Marty Seitz, '66, home in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday, March 21.

Corned beef, cabbage and , appropriate liquid refreshments

were served as part of the festiyities. Those Miners present for the celebration were: L.J. and R.J. Bakula, '66; Suman and Alok K. Berry,' 85; Olga and Earl Biermann, '43; Carol and Terry Bollinger, '77; Verna and Kenneth

Cole, '54; Tanina, 77 and James Godar, '76; Catherine, '72 and J. Edwin Henson, '71; Mary and Leonard Larson, '43; Elmer Packheiser, '51 ; Stephanie and Sam Sands, '60; Marilyn and Martin Seitz, '66; June and Earl

Thompson, '70; Carol and James Weber, '53; and Kathleen and Richard Zoellner, '86.

An October event is tentatively being planned at the home and . vineyard of Olga and Earl Biermann in King George, Virginia.

Lincolnland Section A total of 40 alumni and spouses turned out for the first meeting of the recently-formed Lincolnland Section of the MSM-UMR Alumni Association, Wednesday, May 20, 1987, in Springfield, Illinois. Bob Uthoff, Class of '52 and president of the section, greeted all gathered at the Knights of Columbus hall and introduced Larry

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Allen, guest speaker from the Rolla alumni office.

The group's second meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17. That meeting's special guest is scheduled to be UMR Chancellor Martin C. Jischke.

Those present at the May 20 meeting were: June and Bob Uthoff, '52; Tom Feger, 64; Sandy and Rich

Mochel, '64; Cynthia and Reggie Benton, '79; Jim May, '66; Ann and Leo Midden, '70; Chris Liebman, '84; Betsy and Larry Lewis, '73; Larry Unnerstall, '79; Tom Domagalski, '75; Charles Kalbfleisch, '65; Steve Gobelman, '83; Geytha and Gary Widner, '71; Virginia and William McConnell, '42; Suzanne and Richard Williams,

'70; Ron Habegger, '70; Gary Kowalski, '84; Carrie Kowalski, '85; Kevin Riechers, '85; Tom Hoppe, '70; Stephen Turner, '71; Gary Hutchinson, '74; Mary and Dave Daniels, '69; Larry Heisserer, '70; Patrick Johnson, '83; Stan Grabski, '71; Harold Olsen, '59; Lary Eastep, '69; Rich Berning, ¡ '69; Dan Derns, '74; and Ed Midden, '69.

MEETING DATA Date Event/Site Cincinnati-Dayton Section Meeting King's Island, Ohio ... . . . . ............................... Sept. 12 American Mining Congress Convention San Francisco, Calif. .. .......... .. . . . . ... .. .......... . . . . Sept. 13 Lincolnland Section Meetinp Springfield, Ill. .. . ... . . ~ .. . .. .......... .. ............. . .. Sept. 17 Ark-La-Tex Section Meeting Longview, Texas . .... . ....... . ... . .. .... .. . .- ............. Sept. 19 Northwest Section Meeting Seattle, Wash ..... . ... . . . ....... .............. .. . . . ...... Sept. 19 Society of Pet,roleum Engineers Convention Dallas, Texas ... . ... .. ... . . . .,. . . . ........... . ......... . .. Sept. 29 Tulsa Section Meeting Tulsa, Okla ...... .......................... .. .. ... . .. ..... . Oct. 4 Homecoming 1987 Rolla, Mo ... .... . . ... ..... . .......... . . .......... ...... Oct. 9-10 Alumni Admissions Reception Sikeston, Mo .... ... ............ . .................... . .... Oct. 20 Geological Society of America Convention Phoenix, Ariz .. .. . .. . ... . . ....... . .... . ............... .. .. Oct. 26 Cape Girardeau Section Meeting Cape Girardeau, Mo . ..... .. . . .. . . . . ...... .. . .. ........ ... . Nov. 7 Alumni Admissions Reception St. Charles, Ill ........ ... ... .. .. .. ... ..... ....... . ......... Dec. 5 Alumni Admissions Reception .

Crystal Lake, Ill: ........ . ........... .. ..... . . ....... . . . . . .. Dec. 5 Society of Mining Engineers Annual Meeting Phoenix, Ariz .. . ............. .... .. ... ........ ...... .. . .. . Jan. 26 Cape Girardeau Section Meeting Cape Girardeau, Mo .................. . . . ........... . ....... Feb. 6

"JOE MINER" LIMITED EDITION PRINTS A new series of "Joe Miner" lithographs has just been completed by UM-Rolla's centralized printing department.

The prints are 16" x 20", full-color-with particular fidelity in the color printing-and were produced on heavy-weight neutral pH paper made from 100 percent cotton fiber. Each print is numbered and there are only 1,000 available. The artist is Harry Sparling who was employed by UMR in 1969.

Cost of each print is $75. All profits from the Limited Edition Series will be used to establish a campus scholarship fund.

The standard "Joe Miner" print-S" x 1A" in color-is available also at a cost of $12.50 each. Order forms are below.

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Since the total number of prints in the limited edition series is one thousand it is rec om me nded that orders be placed without delay. A ll orders will be numbered sequentia ll y in the order received and will be fill ed on a first·comefirst·served basis. Orders wi ll be filled co mmenci ng with the smallest number available. No request for a particular number will be considered . . All orders are subject to availability a nd any claims resulting from shipping error, misunderstanding or other ca use incidental to an order will be limited to the initial purchase price. Please allow 4 ·6 w eeks for delivery.

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David Olmstead (41) slams a defender in action last season,

Football Miners Seek to Rebuild from 1986 Finish With 35 lette rmen ret urnin g from lus t year's 5-6-0 sq uad, UM - Roll a head footba ll eac h ha rlie ' inley is hopeful of ge ttin g the Miners back on th e ri ght t rllck .

"We have deve loped a winning tradition here, Hnd we arc very anxio us to get buc k on the plus s id e of t.he win co lu mn," Fin ley su id . "Last seaso n marked t he first season in t.en years that we did not have a winning record, find I k now o ur players wi ll work hard to have fI so lid y ar in 1987 ."

T h ' higgest questi n m Irk on the t am wi ll b' to r pluce grnduated quar tcrbll'k Brnd Huug, who threw for 15 tou hd owns last ye Ir. "Duvid Allelr? jewski returns Ht qu arterbl k aft I' sit t ing o ut last season , unci Ty Dinsda le hilS nil the t o ls to b II qUH lit quart rba'k," Fin ley s lid . "Chris Li 'b'r is also a possibi lity, but r 'SMel l 5S who we put in there, we will b' in 'xperien eel ."

W ho 'v r wi ns o ut a t quarterback wi ll hav . so me q ua lit y receivers to th row to, liS first -team Il ll- M IAA stllr ROil Reime r ret urns for his junior sea-

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so n. Also back are receive rs Don Brumm , Greg uellentrop a nd hris Hawk ins.

In t he backfielel F inley looks for a so lid cast paced by Mike Vehige, Lafayette Gatewood and Ron Harmon . The offe nsive line s ho uld a lso be tough, as the Miner have moved so me playe rs from the defens ive line to offense to bolster the key returnees .

The biggest. ho le to fill was left. by graduating se ni o r Eric W iegand, a fourtim a ll- MIAA gua rd w ho sig n<ld with th e Atlanta Fa leo ns.

T he ki king chore. are aga in in t.he IIble hands of Jim Zaeny, who hold s virtually every Miner kicking record after only two seasons of co mptet ition .

Punting duty wi ll fall to returnee Alex Nagy, with Dinsda le a lso ava ilab le.

Finley sta rts hi. 16th seaso n as Miner head coach, making him the dean of co nference c ac hes, He boa ts I ca reer record of 88-62-9, including a perfect 10-0 seaso n in 1980. T ha t year he was a finalist for N AA Division II oach-of-the-Year honors.

Fin ley is a grad ua te of out hwest

Missouri S tate University, where he sta rred o n the Bear football tea m. The 1960 grad ua te is a membe r of the S MS Hall-of-Fame a nd has twice been named M I AA Coaeh-of-the- Year.

Hc joined the UM - Rolla staff as an ass ist.a nt coach in 1965, following success ful coachin g stints at areoxie a nd Lebano n High ehools.

The veteran Miner coach sees the 1987 seaso n as o ne where defense will play perh a ps the major role. " 0 much of our philosophy depends on us having a stro ng defensive team," Fi nlcy said . "We have so me t.alented playe r on that ide of t.he ba ll, but they wi ll have to progress for us to be tough ." op defensive players include linebacker John Hentges (las t y.e a r's defe nsive MVP) nosegurad Darrin Talley (team co-ca ptain) and defensive end Jim Frerki ng.

UMR los t most of its defensive backfield to graduation, and th a t area. of the sq uad will be very inexperienced.

Special tea ms play should be solid ,

with UMR working to plug a few holes.

How does F inley see the MIAA race?

"I feel ou theast Missouri had the best recruiting year, a nd should be the team to beat for the title," he said.

"Ce ntra l Missouri will also be right there, with Northeast Missouri featuring a n offensive a ttack th at will always make them a threat.

"Northwest Missouri will be very competi tive if they get a few key player eligible, and t he players adap t to the new ass istant eoache . UM R will be competitive a a lways, and, I hope, in the race this season.

"Lincoln may be the most improved team in the league, but they st ill have a lo ng way to go to be in the thick of the race. " Finley thinks the Miners will play exciting football in 1987. " ert ai n thin gs in spring football give me reason for optimism," he said . " We have so me solid talent and¡ I think they will do a good job for us. "

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1987 Football Schedule DATE Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

OPPONENT @ Missouri Western MISSOURI VALLEY @ Pittsburg State EVANGEL COLLEGE OPEN *CENTRAL MISSOURI (Homecoming) *NW MISSOURI *NE MISSOURI (Parents' Day) *@ Lincoln University *@ SE Missouri *@ SW Baptist

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1987 Women's Soccer DATE Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Oct. I Oct. 9 Oct. II Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 29 Nov. I

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MIAA Adds Four New Conference Schools

Green Named Baseball Coach

Boulware to Coach UMR Defensive Backs

This summer, 24 faculty representatives voted on the applications for membership in the MIAA received from Pittsburg State University, Missouri Western State College, Missouri Southern State College and Washburn University. All four institutions were accepted for membership.

Gene Green, sports information director at UM-Rolla since 1979, has been named head coach of the Miner baseball team. He will continue his duties as sports information director.

Green,.33, played high school, legion and collegiate baseball in Illinois, serving as coach for various legion programs. He replaces Jerry Maulin, who resigned earlier this year.

"Gene has always been very close to our baseball program here at UMR," said Athletic Director Billy Key. "He already knows most of the players on the team, and has a good idea what their strengths and weaknesses are.

"I think he will do a fine job for us, as he loves the sp'ort and enjoys working with the players."

Green, a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, will begin workouts with the team during fall practice sessions.

"We have some talented players back from last year's 15-9 team, so there is something to build on," said Green. "The biggest worry on the horizon is rebuilding a pitching staff hit hard by graduation."

Green said he expects former Miner standouts John Viehmann and Aaron Epperly to assist him during the fall drills. UMR's regular season will begin during the first week of March 1988.

He added he expects to announce some recruits in the near future.

Travis Boulware, defensive back coach at Washburn University since 1985, has been named to a similar position at UM-Rolla. Boulware replaces Jerry Maulin, who resigned earlier this year.

Boulware, a native of Jamestown, N.C., coached Washburn's 1986 defensive backs to a first-place ranking in the Central States Conference in yardage against the pass. The Ichabods also ranked first in the league in total defense and eighth nationally in total defense.

Boulware played cO' liege football at Tennessee Tech, where he was twoyear starter at strong safety. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from that institution.

Following graduation, Boulware served as a graduate assistant at Tennessee Tech before becoming assistant coach at East Carolina University in 1984. He joined Washburn University in December 1985. In 1986 the Ichabods made the NAIA playoffs and boasted an overall record of 8-2-0.

"With his college experience in the secondary, coupled with his success in coaching that aspect of the game, our staff felt he was the right person for the position," said UMR Athletic Director Billy Key. "He has enjoyed great success at Washburn University, and we feel he will do a fine job for us as well."

Boulware, 28, will also serve as assistant track coach fQr Dewey AllgoQd. He will join the Miner staff Aug. 1.

Their membership in the MIAA is contingent upon obtaining membership in NCAA Division II and will be effective with the beginning of the 1989-90 academic year when they-will be eligible for all MIAA championships.

Consideration for this expansion has been on-going with MIAA faculty representatives for the past seven years, beginning . with the decision of Southwest Miss~uri State University to seek NCAA Division I classification in 1980. During the time since an MIAA Special Financial Committee Report in 1980, the matter of league expansion has been a priority.

In September, 1985, Southwest Baptist University was admitted to the MIAA by faculty representatives and the Bearcats will be eligible for championships in 1987-88 in all sports but football. SBU will join the football league in 1988.

Decisions regarding format for competition beginning in 1989-90 have not been made. This will be one of the prime topics for discussion during the conference meeting this fall of MIAA faculty representatives, when options will be considered.

UMR's Athletic Hall of Fame An Athletic Hall of Fame has been established at UMR according to Billy A. Key, Director of Athletics.

The first group of honorees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 17. They will be recognized at a special luncheon that day, then introduced on the field at the halftime ceremonies during the UMR-Northwest Missouri State football game. Following the game the honored guests will be given a special tour of the Hall of Fame Room at the Multi-Purpose Building. Special plaques honoring each Hall of Farner will be permanently displayed in this room.

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winner in football, basketball, baseball and track in 1910-14.

The other Hall of Fame inductees whO' will all be present Oct. 17 for the special ceremonies include: Richard J. Cunningham, great football running back in 1937-40; Gene A. Huffman, earned four varsity letters in each of three sportsfootball, basketball and track in 1948- 51; Milburn Hasler, outstanding football player and basketball player in 1927- 31; Harley W. Ladd, multi-letterman in football and track during 1936- 39; Jim L. McGregor, outstanding scorer in basketball who also participated in football and track from 1932- 36;

Herman J. Pfeifer, outstanding basketball player, participated in football and track and was conference golf medalist, 1933-36; John P. Sturm, leading scorer and allconference in basketball, 1957- 60; Harold D. ThQmas, a top flight football and basketball player from 1923- 26.

Each year another group of inductees will be selected by the special Hall of Fame Selection Committee. This committee is made up of former MSM j UMR athletes and present UM-Rolla faculty members . No Qne on the present Miner coaching staff is a member of this committee.

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TWA Pilot Earns Ph.D. Degree Many college students juggle heavy schedules on their way to a diploma, but few of them have had to navigate around worldwide travel or jet lag.

Larry Tom Brewster, a TWA pilot for the last 20 years, has spent the past six years juggling a career as a first officer on the airline's jet aircraft, his duties as a husband and father, and his studies toward a Ph.D. degree in computer science at UMR. Brewster received his diploma at commencement exercises this spring and admits that sometimes the juggling act made life a little hectic.

"After flying all night on the way back from Europe and driving from SL Louis to Rolla, it was sometimes difficult to remain alert during classes. " BrewsLarry Tom Brewster (left), who received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from ter said. "But I guess I was able to absorb enough information to graduate."

UMR, is entitled to wear either his TWA fll'St officer cap or his mortarboard.

"To compound matters, for a short period of time I was on reserve status and Brewster has worked for TWA for the past 20 years. He received congratulations subject to be called anytime TWA needed me. I carried a beeper with me at all from Chancellor Martin c.. Jischke. times. I had to have a packed suitcase and my navigation kit in my car and be ready to be in St. Louis in two hours. The beeper went off a couple of times "There was an airport right in the middle of campus and I took the opportunwhile I was in class but fortunately never during an exam," Brewster added.

-ity to learn to fly," Brewster said. '''Besides, I was a co-op student working alterBecause of his job seniority, Brewster was able to bid on flight schedules that nate semesters at the White Sands Missile Range installation, where airplanes least interfered with his classes. were a way of life."

"When I was unable to attend class, my wife, Kay, would sit in for me, take Mter obtaining a master's degree in electrical engineering at the University of notes, tape the lectures and transcribe the tapes," Brewster says. "I would take . Missouri-Columbia, Brewster became a partner and research and development the transcripts and notes with me on my next flight and study them in London director. of a computer company, Compupsych, which specialized in developing or Frankfurt, Germany." hardware and software for psychological testing. At the time he was based in Brewster said that his professprs at UMR were very accommodating, ilnd Kansas City. understood the difficulties of his crowded schedule. "My wife's help and my proIn 1980 Brewster attended a high school reunion in Odessa. There a friend fessors' understanding made my task a lot easier," he said. who was a recruiter for Dow Chemical Corporation recommended UMR as a Once his course work was tinished, the research portion of his studies made good university at which to get the computer science doctorate which Brewster his student life more relaxed, Brewster said. He was able to do research for his ' wanted. He moved to Rolla in 1981 and began his studies. dissertation not only at UMR but anywhere in the world his work took him.

What does the future hold for the high-flying computer expert?

His research dealt with improving fuel consumption of transport-type aircraft "I want to continue to live in Rolla, do some more research, and keep flying using sophisticated computer techniques, which combined two of Brewster's forTWA," Brewster said. "I enjoy flying the highly computerized equipment that longtime interests: aviation and computers. is being used by the airlines today, but eventually I would like to teach at the col"I've always been fascinated by airplanes, and ever since junior high school in lege level," he added.

Odessa, Texas, where I was a ham radio operator, I've been interested in elecTeaching would be the third career for Brewster who also was a newspaper tronics," Brewster said. delivery boy for the Odessa American while in high school and later worked in Brewster went on to .pursue both these interests when he enrolled at New Mex- the circulation department of the same newspaper. ico State University, where he received a B.S. in electrical engineering and Brewster and his wife, Kay, are the parents of two college students, Sheila and obtained his flying instructor license.

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Sinnet Receives NSF Award Michael Sinnet, from St. Louis, who received his B.S. degree in aerospace engineering from UMR in 1986, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Creativity Award for Undergraduate Engineering Students.

Dr. Robert B. Oetting, UMR professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, who nominated Sinnet for the award, said, "I am pleased that a quality individual such as Michael has received this prestigious award . He will make significant contributions to our efforts in the aircraft flight simulation research program at U M R." According to NSF, recipients of the

award will receive $30,000 per year for three years that includes funds for research, tuition and fees and a stipend of up to $20,000. The award program was initiated by NSF to encourage more engineering students to pursue graduate study and research.

Recipients of the award were evaluated primarily on the basis of the creativity of proposed research, but other criteria, including undergraduate training and education, research methods, and the significance of the proposed research to the advancement of engineering knowledge also were considered.

National Award for UMR's NRHH Chapter The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) chapter at UMR is the recipient of the NRHH Chapter of the Year Award .

The award was presented to UMR's chapter by the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc., during a national conference recently held at Central Michigan University.

According to Bryan Wallner, UMR housing manager and NR"HH chapter adviser at UMR, the UMR chapter received the award for outstanding leadership, involvement and commitment to the residence hall system at

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UMR. "It is an honor for UMR's chapter to receive this distinguished award," Wallner said. "Only one chapter is selected to receive the award each year and more than 400 chapters nationally are eligible for the award.

"Our chapter was involved primarily in fund-raising efforts for handicapped children, a scholarship fund and a leadership forum," he continued.

Wallner added that UMR's chapter also helped recruit other instituions into the NRHH's midwestern region.

UMR's chapter received charter membership to NRHH in 1983.

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As part of the grant, UMR also has received academic affiliate status with NCSA. According to David W. Dearth; director of computing services at UMR, NCSA, which is a cooperative program between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, currently provides supercomputer access via telephone lines to faculty members at more than 100 institutions.

"This block grant, which is valued at about $250,000, will provide valuable teaching and research computing capabilities to UMR's faculty members

and students," Dearth said. "This system currently is not available at the University of Missouri. " Dearth explained that the grant and affiliate status provided to UMR from NCSA resulted from a combined proposal submitted to NCSA by UMR faculty members, UMR computing services and UMR's computer policy committee. " About 20 UMR faculty members who participated in the preparation of the proposal will be using the 250 hours of computer time from now through Dec. 31 ," said Dearth. "At that time the program will be reviewed and arrangements for the following year can be made," he added .

Dr. Barbara N. Hale, UMR professor of physics and chairperson of UMR's computer policy committee, said , "The 250 hours of computing time on the University of Illinois

CRA Y supercomputer system will greatly expand and enhance the computing capabilities at UMR." Hale, who also is a research associate in cloud physics at UMR, said , "The CRA Y X-MP has the ability to run computer programs from four to 25 times faster than any computer that we currently have access to at UM R. The range in increased speed depends both on the calculation being done and on the degree of 'vectorization' written into the computer program."

Hale explained that vectorization of computer code fo r the new supercomputers is a procedure not generally fa miliar to UMR faculty members.

"This grant will provide an opportunity for UMR faculty members anq students to gain expertise with vectorization on the C RA Y and on machines with similar architecture," she added.

"Such supercomputing capabilities will make UMR faculty members more competitive in pursuing research funding," Hale said . "This can only be viewed as a great opportunity to broaden the scope of computing at UMR." According to Dearth, the University of Missouri also is a participant of MIDnet, which is a group of eight universities in the Midwest that eventual,ly will be linked together and then connected to the NSF network.

This link should provide UM R with convenient access to the supercomputer at the University of Illinois as well as to other NSF supported supercomputers," said Dearth. "When MIDnet is completely operational any UM R faculty member or researcher should be able to have access to supercomputers from a campus computer te rminal;" he added .

UMR Receives Grant-from Packaging Machinery Manufacturer's Institute The University of Missouri-Rolla and the Packaging Machinery Manufactu rers Instit ute (PMMI), Was hingto n, D.C. , have jointly announced that UMR's depart ment of engineering ma nagement has been chosen to receive a grant from PMMI totaling $500,000. The grant will be used to es ta blish a "PMMI Packaging Machinery PrOfessorship" in the UMR depart ment.

"I wo uld like to thank PMMI for this genero'us gift to UM R's packaging engineering program," said Chancellor Martin C. lischke. "We feel that with the addition of this professorship, our ' packaging program will co ntinue to grow and develop into one of the national leaders in this fie ld.

"The institute's support is do ubly important because packaging engineer. ing represents an integral part of the campus's Eminent Program in Intelligent Industrial Systems," he added.

"The packaging professors hip provides another invaluable resource for the

The packaging engineering program campus's mUltidisciplinary program in at UMR offers a unique combination this rapidly developing and important of engineering, management and packfie ld ." aging courses to UMR students proThe $500,000 grant, which will be viding theory and application in all provided to UMR in $50,000 annual installments over a IO-year period , will areas of packaging. Classroom work is complemented by a laboratory probe used to support the professorship / gram conducted in a specially designed recipient's teaching and research packaging testing and packaging efforts. machinery demonstration and research Recipients of the professorship will facility which will be located in UMR's be facu lty members in UMR's departnew Enginee ring Management ment of engineering management who have substantial knowledge in the Building. allied areas of packaging engineering.

Dr. Yildiri m Omurtag, chairman of the UMR engineering management "I'm delighted that PMMI has recognized the need for this type of camdepartment, said, "Through this pus ass istance," said Dr. Ro bert L. generous support from PMMI, UMR Davis, dean of UMR's School of not only wiil have one of the few Engineering. "Its vision and commitpackaging education programs with a comprehensive, integrated package-toment will ensure that UMR will be package production laboratory facility, able to continue to respond to the needs of the packaging ind ustry. This it also will be able to complement that is an outstanding example of a produc- facility with the experience and expertive and mu tually beneficial relatitise of the individual who will serve in the packaging machinery professoronshp between industry and the ship. This will be a do uble benefit fo r university. "

students in the packaging program."

In addition, a number of other major corporations have donated more than $17,000 to help with the development of UMR's packaging laboratory.

Dr. Henry H. Sineath, UMR professor emeritus of engineering manageme nt and director of UMR's packaging engineering program, said , "Because the modern packaging industry has become a highly sophisticated enterprise that requires a diverse set of skills, this gift is timely in that it will help ensure that students in UMR's packaging engineering program will have those skills necessary for meaningful careers in the packaging . industry. " As part of the overall grant from PMMI, which totals $1.5 million, Rutgers University and Stout State University of Wisconsin also have been chosen to receive grants of $500,000 each for their packaging enginee ring programs.

Continuing Education Courses Here's a list of some of the extension continuing ed ucation short courses and conferences scheduled by UMR. Where titles are not self-explanatory you may call for maor detailed info rm ation includi ng costs. Call the office of the Dean of Continuing Education and Public Service, 314/ 341-4156. Written requests should be addressed to the same office, 103 Mining Bldg. , University of Missouri-Rolla, MO 65401.

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Leininger Named New Director of Eminent Program

Harry J. Sauer, Jr. (left) and Ronald H. Howell (center), professors of mechanical engineering at UMR, receive their Technical Paper Award citations from ASHRAE International President Frederick Kohloss at the Society's Annual Meeting in Nashville.

ASHRAE Honors UMR Faculty Ronald H. Howell, professor of mechanical engineering, ~nd Harry J. Sauer, Jr., '5.6, '58, dean of graduate study and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UM-Rolla, were given the Technical Paper Award at the annual meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), held in Nashville, Tennessee, June 27- July 1. The award consists of a certificate and a $500 cash prize.

Beginning with publication of the organization's first Transactions in 1895, ASHRAE literature has become the basis for technical advancement in the arts and sciences of environmental control. Each year, ASHRAE recognizes through paper awards the most outstanding contributions to ASHRAE literature during the previous year.

The Howell-Simer paper, "Influence of Upstream Disturbances on Correlation Coefficient for Vane Anemometers at Coil Faces," was written in collaboration with Ralph D . Lahmon, senior engineer, Eastman Kodak Company. This paper discusses the

importance of accurate air flow measurements for proper testing and balancing of air-conditioning systems and provides necessary data for the selection and use of vane anemometers at coil faces to obtain accurate values of flow rate.

Howell joined ASHRAE in 1969, Sauer in 1963. Both are members of the organization's St. Louis Chapter, and each have received the chapter's Herman F. Spoehrer Award, an award given to recognize involvement in both ASHRAE and community organizations. In 1983, Howell was given the ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award. Sauer received ASHRAE's Distinguished Service A ward in 1981.

Both have been named Fellows of the Society, a membership grade that recognizes distinction in the arts and sciences of environmental technology.

Rowell received his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign. Sauer obtained his bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from MSM and the doctorate from Kansas State University.

Myers Elected Fellow of leS8 Dr. Donald D. Myers, associate professor of engineering management and director of the Center for Technological Development at UMR, has been elected a Wilfred L. White Fellow of the International Council for Small Business (lCSB) by the organization's board of directors .

According to ~ h e ICSB, the "honor is reserved to those individuals fo r their distinguished contributions in the adva ncement and research in ent repreneurship , small businesses and economic development." Myers was cited "for outstanding leadership and commitment to management assistance for

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small businesses throughout the world and in anticipation of continued ded ication to entrepreneurship."

The ICSB was organized in 1956 and includes members from more than 40 countries.

Myers, who served as president of the ICSB in 1986- 87 , joined the UMR facult y i¡n 1980. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from UM R and M.B.A. and J.D . degrees from St. Lo ui s Uni ve rsity.

He also has served as executive directo r of the Missouri Corporation for Science and Technology and science adviser to the governor.

Dr. Robert Davis, dean of UMR's School of Engineering, has announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Leininger as director of the UMR Intelligent Industrial -Systems Program.

Leininger is presently research manager of the Information Science Laboratory, Research and Development Center, The Standard Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

The Intelligent Iridustrial Systems Program has been designated an Eminent Program by the Un ivers'ity of Missouri Board of Curators, one of ten such programs on the University's four campuses.

According to Davis, UMR's Intelligent InduStrial Systems Program is interdisciplinary and multi-faceted .

"The program encompasses fields such as flexible manufacturing, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/ CAM), robotics, computer controlled materials handling and artificial intelligence," he said.

"It draws on the expertise of faculty members from several departments and includes an undergraduate academic program, an active graduate and research .program and consulting and cooperation with industry," he added.

Davis said, "Leininger's experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics and flexible manufacturing dovetails well with our needs and will help place UMR in the forefront of one of the most important disciplines of the future. His leadership position in industry also will be a valuable asset to the program."

Leininger has had a broad-based career in industry and education, working and teaching in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, flexible manufacturing and image processing.

In addition, he has served as a consultant to more than 30 corporations and government agencies in the areas of process control systems, robotics and flexible automation.

Leininger received B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering in 1966, 1968 and 1970, respectively, from The State University of New York at Buffalo. Prior to working for Standard Oil ,Company, Leininger taught at the University of Toledo and ' Purdue University .

He is the author of more than 40 technical papers and has read invited papers at several international symposia in the areas of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. He has been the recipient of research grants and contracts in excess of $3.5 million.

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NSPE Award to Roberts J . Kent Roberts, professor emeritus of civil engineering at UM-Rolla, is the recipient of a National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Distinguished .service Award. The award was presented to Roberts July 15 in Denver, Colo.

According to NSPE, the award recognizes outstanding service by NSPE members for eminence attained by technical contributions to the field of engineering or for exceptional contributions to the engineering profession.

Dr. Don L. Warner, dean of the School of Mines and Metallurgy at UMR and president of the Rolla Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) , said , "Not only 'did Professor Roberts provide an integral part of the technical education of numerous civil engineering students at UMR, he also devoted special effort to instill in them a sense of professionalism and knowledge of professional ethics."

Roberts is the third Missouri member of NSPE to receive the award in the past three years. Paul N. Doll received the award in 1986 and William R. Gibbs received the award in 1985.

Roberts joined the UMR faculty in 1947 as an instructor in civil engineering. He became an assistant professor of civil engineering in 1950 and an associate professor in 1954. He became a professor of civil engineering in 1957.

Roberts also served as assistant dean of engineering from 1970 to 1980.

He received his M.S. degree in civil engineering from UMR in 1950 and his B.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Oklahoma i~ 1947.

He is a past NSPE vice president and currently serves as chairman of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review.

Roberts also has served as state president of MSPE and the Missouri Association of Registered Land Surveyors.

From 1966 to 1974, Roberts was a member of the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and also served on the National Council of Engineering Examiners .

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Lora Roberts Smith, '71 Published Author Lora Roberts Smith, '71

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Characterization, plot, motive, chemistry, synopsis ... these are all words that Lora Roberts Smith uses when she discusses her career as a writer. Lora, a Rolla native who now resides in California, received a B.A. degree in English from UMR in 1971 . She is the author of six published romance novels and one soonto-be-published mystery.

Lora is a self-proclaimed book 'junkie.' Growing up , she would take stacks of books home from the library to read, only to fin ish them in a few days and return them to the library for more. So it was only natural upon her graduation from Rolla High School, that she would study English literature at UMR. "I received an excellent liberal arts education at UMR," she says. "I had great teachers and the small classes were an added bonus."

Upon graduation, Lora tried her hand at free-lance writing. She decided to write a romance novel after listening to a romance novelist talk to her writers group and because it was time to make some money.

"I wrote my first novel very fast," she says, "with a sneering sort of attitude towards romance novels ."

But after she hired an agent, sold the book and received her first advance, her attitude changed .. "Fortunately, the publishing company folded before that first effort wa$ ever published because the novel wasn't very good," says Lora.

The first taste of money was exciting and after conferring with her agent, Lora wrote another novel which was sold to Harlequin. Her sixth romance novel, "The Wishing Pond," which takes place in rural Missouri, is due out in January.

Lora says that ideas are easy to come by. "Ideas are in the air all around you, you just have to kind of suck them out of the air," she says. It is the characters that require the most thought.

She first thinks about a certain kind of individual, what kind of person they are, what kind of background they have, a nd what would happen if a certain situation occured. Lora says it is crucial to know one's characters in depth in order to develop the story. .

"There are questions about the characters that an a utho r should be able to answer such as what are the character's vices,or what is the first thing this char acter would do when he got up in the morning? Although I may never use those situations in a story, I should know wl;1at they would do as they are essential to the character's personality," says Lora.

After Lora has written three chapters, working out the chemistry between characters and plots, she sends a draft along with a synopsis of the rest of the

story to her agent, who then tries to sell the story to a publishing firm. If it sells, her agent gives the manuscript back to Lora tp finish. Her'manuscript takes sixseveri months to complete, followed by the editing, rewriting, checking and rechecking facts.

Lora says, "Although there are parts of the manuscript I might fight for, for the most part I listen to what the editors have to say. They have had a lot more experience than I have had and they know what they're talking about."

Once the book is ready for print, it may have taken up to a year from the time Lora started, to the publicaton date for the book.

But even before the manuscript goes to the editor, she has spent many hours working on numerous drafts. She also reads her manuscript to her writing group.

Lora says, "A good informal writing group that offers criticism to improve your work is vital. They can see what I miss , For example, when I was working on my mystery, they could tell me ~ho the murderer was before it was time for them to know. That was a clue that I needed to make the plot more complicated or intricate."

Lora admits that the encouragement she received while attending UMR, from the then Literary Arts Council in Rolla, was an important part of heE being a writer today, After her mystery novel, "Revolting Development," is published next spring, Lora Pilans to complete her next project which is a "woman's mid-list fiction" novel ~p.d work on more screenplays.

While Lora feels that romance novels are her bread and butter, (the last book she has figures on sold more than 83,000 copies) she would like to expand into other areas of writing.

One way in which Lora continues to learn and which she says is a good experience for novice writers is to attend a writers conference. She will Qe attending a Romance Writers Conference in Dallas, Texas, when she leaves Rolla. While there she will meet with other authors, would-be-authors, agents and editors and attend workshops on how to improve her skills. She may also run into a fan or two who will ask for an autograph which Lora says is an "ego booster."

Lora lives in Palo Alto, Calif., with her husband, Jerry, and their two sons, Matthew and Jeremy. Look for her two newest novels 'which are coming out soon, "The Wishing Pond" and "Revolting Development."

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No tice has been received by the alumni associatio n of the death of Harold H. Christy of Sun City, Ariz. Harold attended MSM shortly before World War I and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Regan Ford died May 31,1987, following a brief illness. After receiving a degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1921 , Regan attended MSM and worked toward a degree in petroleum engineering in MSM's mining department. He was an independent geologist in Shreveport for more than 20 years pioneering the exploration of oil and gas in the Ark-La-Tex area. He was associated with Charleton, Lyons, Lide & Greer and Herman Brown of Brown & Root Inc. In 1943 he moved to Minden La., as owner and operator of the Dixi~ Heights Water System a nd Premier Park Water & Sewerage System in Cotton Valley. He retired in 1973 . A long-time member of the Ark-La-Tex Section of the alumni association , he received the Service Award from the MSM-UMR Alumni Associatio n in 1975. Regan is survived by his wife, Evelyn, 407 Germantown Road, Minden, LA 71005, two da ughters, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

1920 David A. Bash writes: "On Oct. 30, 1986, I had my 90th birthday. Thank the good Lord, I still have good health for my age. I retired from Cities Service Co., Nov. I, 1961 , as manager of AdValorem Tax Department. I graduated from UMR in 1920, professional degree in 1927." David and Ruth's address is 15 I 7 S. Jennings Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74003.

The death of James Morris Forgotson on May 18, 1987, has been reported by John Livingston, '39. Jim considered himself a member of the Class of 1920 but received his B.S. in mining engineering from MSM in 1922. From the time he was in school, Jim worked the oil fields of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana and had lived in Shreveport, La. for"S2 years. He was a geologist and oil and gas operator serving for many years as manager and part owner of Morris and Burk, then with Burk; Bakwin & Henry and, for the past several years, as a consultant. He received the MSM-UMR Alumni Association Award of Merit in 1983, and a Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) degree from UMR in 1986. He was a long-time member of the Ark-La-Tex Section of the alumni association . Jim is survived by his wife, Selma, 147 Jordan St., Shreveport, LA 7110 I, two sons, four grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was a member of many professional societies, institutes and associations in the fields of geology and petroleum engineering.

Notice of the death of George Riley on Nov . 5, 1984, has been received from his wife, Ruth V. Riley, 404 W. Campbell St., Frankfort, KY 40601. George attended MSM in 1919-1920 and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Harry C. Birchard writes: "Thanks for the nice letter abut Homecoming '87. I was there for my 50th and hoped to make it for my 60th but went to Oklahoma instead .. . new great-grandson!

This year we expect to go to Detroit, and it coincides with Homecoming. Luella's family reunion is Sept. 24-26. My 83rd birthday is Oct. 10 which we will spend with my family . I enjoyed my years at MSM and have had a good life since.

Walk nine holes of golf Monday and Friday , and take care of my lawn. Sorry I can't be at Homecoming, but tell everyone hello. " Harry and Luella live at 3811 Royal Palm Drive, Bradenton, FL 34210.

Notice of the death of Wilbur Jay Moulder on April 18, 1987, has been received from his wife, Rebecca O'Conner Moulder, 5666 E. Hampton, #259, Tuscon, AZ 85712. At MSM Wilbur was a membe r of Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, the Senior Council and earned 2nd honors at graduation. He received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering, and earned an M.A. degree in economics from the Un iversity of Missouri-Col umbia in 1936. His career included five years with AT&T and 31 years with TV A. He retired in 1968 and moved to Tucson in 1971. Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Frances Vale~tine Moulder, Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y.

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1925 Donald R. Baker is retired and lives at 1800 W. Smith St. , Blue Springs, MO 64015.

1926 A report from the Post Office tells the association of the death of Raymond Donze, Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Raymond attended MS M during the early 1920s and was a member of Phi Kappa Theta (at that time known as Mercier).

Clarence S. "Tony" Marvin died Jan. 28, 1987, according to a notice received by the association. He attended MSM d uring the late 1920s and was a member of Triangle fraternity . He was an enginee r for Southwestern Bell, St. Louis, for 39 years before retiring to Mesa, Ariz. in 1960. He is survived by his wife, Elva.

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Charles A. Freeman, '28 500 Almer Rd., Apt. 204 Burlingame, CA 94010 Gerald A. Roberts, '28 1301 Briarwood EI Dorado, AR 71730 S. Allan Stone, '30 1405 Three River East Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 Vernon A.C. Gevecker, '31 Route 2, Box 39 Rolla, MO 65401 William Brewer, '32 6799 Wetheridge Cincinnati, OH 45230 W. Robert Riggs, '32 2870 South Viz Del Bac Green Valley, AZ 85614 William W. Kay, '33 P .O. Box 100 Drums, P A 18222 Elmer A. Roemer, '33 1801 Oak St. Rolla, MO 65401 Robert C. Weigel, '34 120 Emerald Drive Danville, CA 94526 Oliver W. Kamper, '35 16417 ll1th Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351 August P. Koopmann, '35 . 9101 Flores Drive Affton, MO 63123 Eugene J. Daily, '36 1114 Lincolnshire Champaign, IL 61821 William E. Dennis, '36 472 Oakshire Kirkwood, MO 63122 Herman J. Pfeifer, '36 5 South Pego Way Hot Springs, AR 71909

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Frank C. Appleyard '37 P.O. Box 1991 Tubac, AZ 85646

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Word has been received of the death, on Feb. 12, of Ruth Crawford, wife of Edwin O. Crawford, '32, 10840 SW 89th Court, Ocala, FL 32676.

Alfred H. Hesse writes: "Emilie and I a re well and enjoying semi-retirement.

See you at Homecoming! Sincerely, AI." AI and Emilie live at 11430 W. 79th St., La Grange, IL 60525.

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Walter H. Bruening writes: "Helen and I are still enjoying good health. We are active in the Ark-La-Tex Alumni Association." He and Helen live at 613 Erie, Shreveport, LA 71106.

Mrs . O.R. Grawe writes: "Thank you for visiting me. Saw note in Alumnus that my husband taught for 38 years."

Mrs. Grawe lives at 671 Salem, Rolla, MO 65401.

The death of Kenneth F. Sheckler, some time during 1985, was reported by Ozzie Holman, '37, when he was in Rolla for the 50th reu nion of the class. At MSM Kenneth had been president of the Orton Society, served on the Miner staff, was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Theta Tau, Officers Club, ROTC and Tau Beta Pi. He served as a student

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Ed served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II and was a. retired Lieutenant Colonel (U.S. Army Reserve) .. He is survived by his wife, Marion Simpson, 4435 B. St., Lincoln, NE 68510, a daughter, a son, and six grandchildren.

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1937 continued assistant in the ceramics department and received his B.S. degree in ceramic engineering. Following graduation he was with A.P. Green Fire Brick Co. of Mexico, Mo., served in the Army during _ World War II, then was with Redfield Brick & Tile 'Co. in Iowa and Interpace (International Pipe & Ceramics Corp.) and Pyro Engineering Co. of California as a ceramic engineer.

1938 N atice has been received of the death in 1983 of Joseph F. Carroll. At MSM Joe was a member of Kappa Alpha, served as vice president of the Missouri Mining and Metallurgical Association, was a member of Theta Tau, ROTC, St. Pat's' Trustees, earned a basketball 'M', was on the golf team and served as Class President¡in 1938. He received his B.S. degree in mining engineering. Joe served in the mining and metallurgical engineering fields throughout his career and retired in California during the late 1970s.

Roy C. Cornett died of cancer on May 25, 1987, according to a report from Leroy E. Smith, '39. At MSM Roy was a member of the Band, ROTC, Officer's Club, SAME, ASCE, was a Student Council alternate, a student assistant in geology, played tennis, was a member of Tau Beta Pi, Theta Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, ranked 5th in his class and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering. Roy spent his entire professional career either working for or as a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. When he retired in 1980, he was a general engineer for the U.S. Department of the Army in Washington, D.C. The death, on May 7, 1987, of Edward Willis Simpson Jr. has been reported by Ken Asher, '35. At MSM Ed was a member of Sigma Nu, Band (drum major), Alpha Psi Omega and served on the boards of the Miner and the Rollamo (business manager). He received

1939 Elmond L. Claridge writes: "Eight years ago, at age 62, I retired from Shell after 38Y2 years of service, including 23 years in oil refining and 15 years in crude oil production research. For the past eight years I have been director of the graduate program in petroleum engineering at the University of Houston, and have turned out about 250 M.S . graduates.

Now I'm being retired from this position, but will continue doing research and teaching a few more years ." Elmond and Ruth live at 5439 Paisley Lane, Houston, TX 77096.

Lawrence A. Roe writes: "Having fun and profits consulting in the industrial minerals field. Filler minerals our speciaity!"Larry and Kay live at 5906 Driftwood Ave., Madison WI 63705. The name of Larry's consulting firm is Roeco.

1940 William A. Enderson writes: "As of this past April I have been retired from Shell Oil 10 years! Still busy-still having fun ."

He and Catherine live at III Via Mesa Grande, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Ivan M. Niedling writes: "Semi-retired.

Need a convention chairman? Just chaired state Lions Convention here in Stevens Point, 6,000-7,000 people, 1,300 at one banquet and 600 at another, 2Y2 hour parade-27 bands, 400 at two-day golf outing, Sentry World, 28 committee chairmen. Wife, Hope, just elected vice-president general of National Society of DAR." Ike and Hope live at i008 Third St., Stevens Point, WI 54481.

1941 Thomas J. Finley writes: "I am retiring at end of October as general manager of Washington Steel Corp., Division of Blount, Inc. I will continue to work halftime as assistant to vice presidentcommercial, for one more year after October." Tom and Agnes live at 1150 Bower Hill Road, Apt. 906B, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

Willis E. Bowman has a new address: 11 Berga Circle, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.

Carl M. Zvanut writes: "Enjoyed the 45-year reunion, see you at the 50th." He and Catherine live at 14 Chetwynd, Paoli, PA 19301 .

Ed Miller, '40, left, and Landon Viles, '49, meet in China.

Edgar Miller writes: "In early May, half way around the world on a train between Beijing and Chengde, China, Landon Viles, '49, and I realized we had each graduated from MSM as civils; me under Joe Butler and Landon under Skipper Carlton. We were part of a three-week Edlerhostel seminar with our wives, and then a 12-day tour of Central

and Southeastern China. Great trip during the entire month of May. I still live on the Georgia coast and Landon near Orlando, Florida. The picture was taken in a restaurant in Chengde, China. Ed no hair, Landon- glasses." Ed lives at Six Glynn Avenue, Jekyll Island , GA 31520.

1942 Reunion at Homcoming Class Coordinators: George W. Axmacher 3124 NW 54th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Robert M. Brackbill 9148 Clearlake Drive Dallas, TX 75225 William D. Busch 20001 Idlewood Trail Strongsville, OH 44136 Welby M. King writes: "Dorothy and I are enjoying our retirement and our grandchildren very much. Now have seven with number eight expected next fall. Visited the big island of Hawaii about two months ago and hope to visit a sister living in West Germany later this year.. Reflections on 1942: Forty-five years ago this month, May 1942, I was graduated, May 7 or 8, from MSM with a B.S. in metallurgical engineering.

Simultaneously, I was commissioned a 2nd. Lt., Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, and received active duty orders; was married to Miss Dorothy Nolan of St. Louis, May 24 (and still am), and reported for active duty May 28 to Ft. Leonard ' Wood . Three months later I was sent overseas to North Ireland on the unescorted QE-I along with 15,000 troops or more, including three' MSM men- Fred Finley, '41, Harold Haas, '42, and Ben Weidle, '42. When they assigned twelve 2nd Lts. to a two-person stateroom, we realized a new definition for 'lowly 2nd Lt. ' Fred and Harold were assigned to the 1st Inf. Div., 1st Engr.

Combat Bn; Ben and I to the 34th Inf. Div., 109th Engr. Combat Bn. In December that year, our unit moved from North Ireland through Scotland to England , loaded aboard the English troopship Orantes and sailed for North Africa. ¡On New Year's Eve, Ben and I saw 1942 out while going through the Straits of Gi.1bralter, a.k.a. Submarine Alley. Despite the threat of German subs, but true to tradition, the English ship's crew was issued a double ration of rum and the haggis pudding was 'piped aboard' and served. Two months later not only were we in combat in Tunisia, but had experienced the humiliation of the Kasserine Pass debacle. Now, 45 years later, I sincerely hope and pray the Class of 1987 never has to undergo a similar experience-haggis tastes terrible!" Welby and Dorothy live at 2713 N. Wright St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Harold A. Kruger writes: "Give everyone in Class of '42 a big 'Jog' with a miner's pick for the 45-year homecoming this year. The sharp end." 'Stubby' and Sally live at Box 82, Ironton, MO 63650.

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1987, after 38 years in plant engineering positions, with the most recent 14 at Chesebrough-Pond's in Jefferson City as manager of engineering." Cal and Jackie's home address is Route I , Rio Vista Heights, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Robert C. Perry writes: "I'm still busy in Europe as PPG Industries is growing ve ry quickly here." Bob is president of PPG Europe in Paris, France. He and Betty can 'be reached by writing cj 0 PPG Industries, One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, P A 15272.

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1945 Notification of the death, on May 25 , 1987, of David M. Feldbaum has been received from his son, Bruce L. Feldbaum, Gordon, Gordon & Feldbaum, 100 N. Main, Memphis, TN 38103.

David was owner and president of Feldbaum's Inc., 19 S. Snowhill St. , Spotswood , N.J.

.1946 The Rev. Robert L. Mann writes: "I am enjoying 5th year of retirement. I am gardening, working in church teaching Sunday School class and working in senior citizens' organization. I am a member of Sullivan IOOF Lodge No. 156 and its treasurer. Will take a 12-day trip to visit relatives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, Mich., starting May 26."

Robert and Shirley's address is P.O Box 396, Sullivan, MO 63080.

William E. Ellerman, (,47, '71) writes: " Retired ftom Dow Chemical in 1986.

Have established consulting firm." He is now president of Turbine Metallurgy Inc. He and J eanette live at 113 Pine St. , Lake Jackson, TX 77566, which is also the address of the new firm .

Robert L. Ray writes: "I am looking forward to celebrating 40th anniversary of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity on MSM j UMR campus; started by my friend Jim Snider, '47 (deceased), and myself, the Sig Eps have piled up an enviable record . The celebration will be at the Stouffers Concourse, St. Louis Airport July 25 , 1987. We are looking for all Rolla Sig Ep alums, especially our charter members." Bob and Margaret live at 6045 Estates Drive, Oakland, CA 94611 . He is president of Robert Lewis Ray Inc. in Oakland, Calif.

Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators:

John L. Brixius 109 Valleybrook Circle Hixson, TN 37343 Rodney A. Schaefer 204 Engineering Mechanics, UMR Rolla, MO 6=-01 James W. Stephens 406 E. Third Lee 's Summit, MO 64063 Ronald A. Tappmeyer 2226 Country Club Drive Sugar Land, TX 77478

Harold M. Telthorst writes: "Still working and will continue as long as it is enjoyable. Three children graduated from college last year which took a load off old dad . All children have left the nest.

Visited with Bob Bay, '49, past president of ASCE, when he was in town over the winter." Harold and Virginia live at 6518 S.W. Fountaindale Road, Topeka, KS 66614.

Otto L. Van Maerssen writes: "Although I have been retired since early 1984, my former employer, LTV, has recalled me once or twice a year since then. Right now I'm on my fifth assignment." Otto and Hortensia live at 1649 Arbutus Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

Landon Viles ran into Edgar Miller, '40, on a trip to China in May (see note from Ed in '40 personals). Landon lives at 10128 Matchlock Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

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Elmer W. Belew 2036 Trailcrest Lane #2 Kirkwood, MO 63122

Daniel Paul Rice writes : "Retired for one' year. I love it!" Paul and Ruby live at 2407 Erna St. , Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

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1950 Dear Editor, I enjoy reading the Alumni Personals in each issue of the Alumnus. I am happy to see that you published an item about myself which I sent in recently. However- - - -- I got a great laugh, my family got a great laugh, and I presume that some other people who have known me for all these years also got a great laugh out of " Woody " !! (Editor'S note: the Alumnus listed him as Davia L. 'Woody' Hillhouse, '50, '52.)

Now how or where did you get that?! It would please me no end to know!

I have always had bad handwriting, but what could I have written here which would translate as"Woody''? Please, please, Madam Editor, enlighten me. I can't stand the suspense much longer?

Amusedly yours, (Signed "Woody'') David L. Hillhouse Class of '50 Dear David, I wish I could enlighten you, but I can't. 'Woody' somehow or other appeared on our computer as your nickname, and when we checked the information you sent in for a personal, it was automatically noted on your copy.

Ordinarily we record nicknames on the computer only when the individual sends us the information, and uses the nickname when sending us copy for personals or signing correspondence. If we have a ¡ nickname recorded, we try to use it because most personals are really an informal message to classmates.

As to how 'Woody' got on the computer under your name-it must have been the computer gremlin. I do apologize. The 'Woody' has been removed from the computer and from now on we'll call you David. We won't even shorten it to Dave unless you ask us to.

Sally White, Editor.

Harvey B. Leaver has traded retirement for a new career as director of public works in Leavenworth County, Kan. The move puts him in the vicinity of his former home in Topeka. Mail is being forwarded from 11491 Tradewinds Blvd. , Largo , FL 33543 .

E. Paul Remmers, '56, writes: "Herbert

Stanley Cain, '50, formerly 'no address,' has resurfaced. Retired from Scovil in 1985, moved with his wife, Carol, from Grosse Point Park, Mich. to Route 6, Box 48, Cynthiana, KY 41031, to further pursue hobby of rebuilding houses. This time a 100 year old farm house." Paul and Ida live at 654 Westchester; Grosse Point Park, MI 48230.

Wilbert Stoecker writes: "Have been on the University of Illinois staff long enough to shift to part-time departmental duties. Now conducting more short courses in industrial refrigeration and comruter control for industry engineers ." Will and Pat live at 1506 S. Maple, Urbana, IL 61801.

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The death of Hugh G. Forman has been reported by his wife, Barbara S. Forman, 320 Lakewood Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Hugh attended MSM from 1946 through 1948 and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Alumni Personals 1953 Eugene J . Poschel writes: "My wife, Virginia, and I are do nating our fu ll time to pro-life activities working to preserve the life of the unborn. I am assistant di rector of Life Inc. in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and have rece ntly opened a house for unwed mothers . Our TEN grandchildren bring us both much joy and happiness . Eugene and his wife, live at 594 L'Ombre Court NE, Ft. Walton Beach, F L 32548.

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1950 continued David L. Hillhouse, '50, '52, writes: "Retired from National Bureau of Standards, Jan. I, 1987, after 20 years in Hi Voitage Measurements. Preceded by 15 years with GE in electrical and physical standards. Sons, Michael, '75, Charles, '75, also MS M Alums." David and Ruth's address is 14102 Flint Rock Terrace, Rockville, MD 20853.

George W. Jamieson says: "I retired, Aug. I, 1986, from Exxon Production Research, Co. After 36 years in Tulsa, Okla. and Houston, Texas, I have returned to the St. Louis area for my retirement years. " George now resides at 3451 St. Donald Lane, St. Ann, MO 63074.

James B. Timlin writes: "Moved to Florida and am golfi ng every day." James and Marianna now live at 16596 Bear Cub Court, SW, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

J ames is retired from Alcoa.

J. Bryden Plater writes: "Recovering from third heart attack in 17 years. Just returned to part-time teaching at two year college. Remarried two years ago ."

He and Eileen live at 607 W. Market St., Palestine, IL 62451.

Harry Whyte Smith died of cancer on Aug. 4, 1986, according to a notice sent to the Alumni Office by Tom Browne, '51. At MSM Harry was a member of the American Ceramic Society, was a student assistant in the ceramics department and received his B.S . degree in ceramics engineering. His professional career was spent working for General Electric Co., Cat borundum Co., American Lava Corp., D.M. Steward Manufacturing Co., Electro-Ceramics Co. and Alva Metals Co. He was a member of several professional organizations. He is survived by his wife, Florence Smith, 3687 61st St. N. , St. Petersburg, FL 33710. .

Charles C. Steinmetz writes: "Moved wife, pets and business to Knoxville in February. A good time to leave Rhode Island . Please tell Andy I lost his card."

Charles and Georgia's new address is 9213 Slade Drive, Knoxville, TN 37931.

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Notice has been received of the death, on May 28,1987, of Billy Ray Jones. At MSM Billy Ray was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and served as a student assistant in English. He received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering.

Following graduation he worked for Creole Petroleum Corp. in Venezuela, returned to this country and was with Southeastern Drilling Co. in New Orleans, worked for a period of time in the . Netherlands, then returned to Dallas, Texas where he became vice president of operations for Sedco Inc. , then president and chief executive officer for Eagle Production and Drilling. He received the MSM-UMR Alumni Association Achievement Award in 1982.

William J. Barbier, owner of Concept Technology Inc. in Hazelwood, Mo., has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) . ASHRAE's Fellow is a grade that recognizes distinction in the arts and sciences of environmental technology. It is earned through achievement as an inventor, researcher, designer, educator or engineering executive. Of ASHRAE's more than 50,000 members, fewer than 400 are Fellows.

Bill belongs to the Society'S St. Louis Chapter and has served that organization as president. He was cited by ASHRAE for his fourteen patents on E. Paul Remmers, '56, writes: "Herbert various types of valves, including the . Stanley Cain, '50, formerly 'no address,' first electronic mod\1lating teinperature has resurfaced. Retired from Scovil in control valve used in supermarkets. Bill 1985, moved with his wife, Carol, from lives at 6720 Christina Marie Lane, Grosse Point Park, Mich. to Route 6, Box48, Cynthiana, KY 41031 , to further Hazelwood, MO 63042. pursue hobby of rebuilding houses. This time a 100 year old farm house." Paul and Ida live at 654 Westchester, Grosse Point Park, MI48230.

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1951 Neal B. Dowling writes: "Wife, Betty, recovering from bout with breast cancer; doing well. Expect to see all of our class of '51 friends at the 40th in 1991. We really enjoyed the 35th last fall." Neal and Betty live at 420 I E. Hand St., Phoenix, AZ 85044. He is a sales engineer with MEPCO / Centralab (North American Philips Corp.) in Tempe, Ariz.

William R. Oldham writes: "New home with greenhouse for orchids (hobby).

One and Y2 years to retirement fro m govern ment." William and Dee live at 4100 25th Place N, Arlington, VA 22207.

He is chief, integrated logistic support, with HQ u.s. Army Materiel Command, in Alexand ria, Va.

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Dan W. Martin 2601 Skyline Drive Reno, NV 89509 Robert P . Schafer, '52, '53, and his wife, Margaret, were the subjects of a feature article in Texas Catholic May 8, 1987.

Always active church members, their focus since 1976 has been on ecumenical activity: He is a partner with the consulting fi rm of-LaRue, Moore & Schafer in Dallas. Bob and Marge live at 4426 Mill Creek Road, Dallas, TX 75244.

Michelle Baebler, '08, shows her preference for UMR early-at the age of one year, one month. Michelle is the daughter of Matthew Baebler, '79, and the granddaughter of Art Baebler, '55. The proud grandfather is currently president of the MSM-UMR Alumni Association. Michelle lives at 9 Plantation Road, Newport News, VA 23602. Granddaddy's address is listed on page 35.

Robert W. Eshbaugh Route 1, Box 259B New Stanton, PA 15672 Roger L. Feaster 401 Landings Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64063 James W. Johnson 143 Schrenk Hall, UMR Rolla, MO 65401 Jack E. Toliver 3608 Montego Court Lexington, KY 40509

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David F . Maune writes: "Am currently director of the defense mapping school at Fo rt Belvoir, Va." He is.a colonel with the U.S. Army and resides at 713 1 Lake Cove Drive, Alexand ria, VA 223 10.

Bob Sieckhaus is one of the newer Admissions Ambassadors in the St. Louis area. Bob is vice president of Strange & Coleman Inc. His address is 9 Grimsley Station Bluffs Court, St. Louis, MO 6~129 .

Dick Spieldoch writes: "Rejoined HBE Febr).lary 1987." He and Judy live at 21 N. Walling Drive, St. Louis, MO 63144.

Dick's new title is director of project development.

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1958 John C. Mickdied May 19, 1983, according to a notice received by the alumni office. John attended MSM during the late 1950s and was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity.

Paul ,W. Taylor writes: "Recently returned to California as manager of government program for Jacobs Engineering Group." Paul and Liz live at 1367 Ontario Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103.

Bruce L. Bramfitt, '60, '62, '66 has been promoted to the position of research fellow in the research department of Bethlehem Steel Corp. Bruce currently lives at 16 Pleasant Drive, Rd . 7, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Robert W. Whitehead, '61, '73, was recently installed as chief of staff of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. A colonel in the U.S. Army, his previous assignment was as district engineer of the Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to his degrees from UMR, he is a graduate of the Armed forces Staff College and National War College and he is a registered professional engineer in Missouri. A native of IIlnois, Whitehead has spent most of his 24-year Army career in Corps of Engineers activities. His command assignments include engineer companies at Fort Wood and Fort Belvoir, Word has been received of the death of Va. and in Vietnam and Korea. He's Edward L. Jackson on Aug. 5,1984. Ed also served several staff assignments in attended MSM from 1957 through 1960 Washington D.C.-at the Pentagon, the and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Office of the Chief of Engineers and fraternity. other offices. As district engineer for the Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers, Whitehead was responsiNelson H. Noell writes: "Retired from ble for 35,000 square miles of Arkansas the United States Air Force in December and southern Missouri with 14 flood 1984, after more than 21 years of active control, hydropower and recreation duty. For past two years have worked as dams and the $1.2 billion McClellanconsultant in acquisition management Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Sysfor various defense contractors. Am tem. Bob and Linda's new address is 3 now full-time with Space Applications MacKenzie Drive, Fort Leonard Wood, Corp. in Sunnyvale, Calif., as senior MO 65473. They have three married member of technical staff providing sys- children, Cheryl, Rita and Bob. tems engineering integration and test support services to the United States Air Force Satellite Control Facility." Nelson and Donna live at IOIO-B Bryant Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3703.

Kenneth D. Murdock 1342 Wyntercreek Lane Dunwoody, GA 30338 Richard O. Rouse Route 1 Benton, IL 62812 Robert C. Tooke 4312 Ridge Court Wayzaia, MN 55391

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1959 Jim Jackson has joined the ranks of the new Admissions Ambassadors Program.

He will be assisting with new student recruitment in the Macon area. Jim is a district engineer with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department.

His address is 823 Rustic, Macon, MO 63552.

Robert P. Shouse moves up to director of business economics with USI Chemicals Co. in Cincinnati., This is the latest of several promotions since he joined USI In 1959. Bob lives at 9059 Symmesview Court, Loveland, OH 45140.

1962 Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators: H. Pat Duvall 11100 30th Place SW Seattle, WA 98146 Eugene C. Fadler 116 N. Ev~ngeline Dearborn Heights. MI 48127

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James W. Joiner 320 Math-Computer Science, UMR Rolla, MO 65401

1963 Dewey F. Brown Jr. has recently been hired for the position of superintendent of line maintenance for the City of Oklahoma City. He now supervises 200 employees and has an annual operating budget of $6 million to maintain 3,000 miles of water and sewer mains . Dewey now lives at 6105 Mason's Drive, Box 10, Oklahoma City, OK 73142.

James Knox issues an appeal: "How about including more pictures of the campus, new buildings etc., in the Alumnus magazine? Those of us who live far away from Missouri might not have seen Rolla or UMR for 20 years! How about it?" James is on the faculty at the University of Connecticut. His home address is 159 Hanks Hill Road , Storrs, CT 06268.

James D. Libiez writes: "Jim and David were on campus for freshman orientation June 16 and 17. David will be a freshman this fall , hoping to major in EE. Jim, the proud father, is the new Admissions Ambassador from Edmond, Okla." Jim is division exploration manager for Louisiana Land & Exploration Co. in Oklahoma City. The Libiez family lives at 1905 Blue Jay Court, Edmond, OK 73034.

Alumni Personals 1964 Dr. Wouter Bosch, graduate dean emeritus and professor emeritus of chemistry at UM R, died Feb. 28, 1987 , in Tacoma, Wash. Dr. Bosch, who was an internationally known expert on paint, joined the UMR faculty in 1958. He was born in 190} in Utrecht, The Netherlands. He spent some of his student years as a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota? finishing his doc. torate in organic chemistry at the University of Utrecht. Active with the Dutch underground during World War II, he immigrated with his wife and son in 1946 and became a United States citizen in 1952. Before coming to UMR, he taught at the University of Oklahoma and at North Dakota State University in Fargo, where he began his seminars and short courses for people in the paint industry. When Dr. Bosch came to UMR, he continued the program and became well known for the success of the paint and polymer courses. He retired from UMR on Sept. I, 1971 and moved to Tacoma. He is survived by his wife, Anna Christina Bosch-Biegelaar, a son, Dr. Wouter James Bosch, and five grandchildren. According to Oliver Manuel, chairman of the chemistry department at UMR, Dr. Bosch's family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Wouter Bosch Endowed 'Scholarship fund at UMR.

Thomas K. Gaylord, '65, '67 has been awarded a $5,000 prize as outstanding facu lty research author by Georgia Tech.

Tho mas lives at 3180 Verdun Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30332. He is a Regents' professor of electrical engineering and a pioneer in optical computing. One of his invited papers, " Analysis and Applications of Optical Diffraction by Gratings ," presents a new ami powerful method of analyzing grating diffraction developed in the optics laboratory at Georgia Tech .

Robert L. Keiser has been promoted to vice president for planning and development with Sun Exploration and Production. Bob's mailing address is c/ o Sun Co., P.O. Box 2880, Dallas, TX 75221.

1968

Tom Owens Tom Owens, '68, '71, has been appointed Kansas City production center manager for Hallmark Cards Inc. He has been with the company since 1971 and was previously Leavenworth production center manager. Tom received a professional degree from UMR in 1986.

Louis M. Maggs writes: "I was made president of the company in December 86." He is with William Bayley Co. in Springfield , Ohio. Louis and Jane live at 2424 Fox Run Road, Dayton, OH. 45459.

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Robert F. Contin writes: "I have left Harding-Lawson Associates, and have set up practice as a consulting geophysi-\ cist." He and Janice live at 406 Sea View Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530. His home address is also his business address.

B.R. Shah returned home to India after 25 years abroad in the petrochemical field. He was most recently with Dresser Industries in Singapore. Says Benn: "My wife Nina regrets that I never made it back to a class reunion, even though we did visit the Rolla campus in the summer of '84." Their son attends college in the United States. New address for the Shahs. is: 6. Sarthi Complex, Memnagar, Ahmedabad , India.

Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators: Ted R. Dinkel 2815 Cameron road Falls Church, VA 22042 Richard L. Kastel 21 Shamblin Florissant, MQ 63034 Donald C. Scarpero 1201 Kennamer Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35801

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Robert A. Andreae was "selected 'Civilian ofthe Year' for 1986 from amongst his peers at the Air Force's 7th Communications Group at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He was one of five individuals of the 1,IOO-man organization to represent the 7 CG in the annual Air Force communications commandwide competition."

E.G. McGregor, '68, '79, received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' public service award for his work as regulatory branch chief with the Corps' Vicksburg, Misissippi District. He was cited for "handling extremely controversial regulatory issues in the three-state district, Mildred B. Strunk, wife of Dr. Mailand setting standards for the entire Corps in . R. Strunk,died July 5, 1987. Dr. Strunk the area of alternative dispute resolution joined the chemical engineering faculty and general permits. His actions reflected at MSM-UMR in 1957, became chaira high degree of professionalism and man of the chemical engineering departconcern for the public interest." Gaylan, ment in 1964 and retired from that posiJanie and their two children, Shawn and tion as emeritus professor of chemical Matt, live at Ridgeway Townhouses, engineering in 1979. He lives at 1207 #C-18, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

Powell Ave. , Rolla, MO 65401.

1965 Gene A. Branson recently accepted a position as manager of materials at Bally Mid way / Sente, a part of Bally Manufacturing Corp. The company designs, manufactures and markets pinball games, video games and other electronic amusement equipment. Prior to joining the company, Gene had worked for Motorola Corp., Shlumberger and GE Corp. He and J eanne and their three sons live at 983 Bosworth Field , Barrington, IL 60010.

Howard H. Stine Jr. Howard H. Stine Jr., '67, '70, has recently been elected executive vice president of SystemAire Inc. in Earth City, Mo. Howard 's address is 113 Shady Valley Drive, Cheste rfield, MO 63017.

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Alumni Personals Terry L. Wagner (Col.) writes: "I have been selected to attend the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., with classes beginning in August 1987.

Following graduation in June 1988, my family and I will return to Germany where I will take command of the 6th Area Support Group located in Stuttgart." Terry and Susan live at 507 Liggett Road , Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 . .

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1970 Gary J. Bockman writes: "Recently joined with a surveyor in the formation of Riddell-Bockman & Associates, a surveying, engineering and land planning firm. Ownership is different from emplo'yment, but enjoyable!" Gary lives at 712 S. McMann, Springfield, MO 65804.

Earl Burk writes: "On April 25, 1987, Karen Rae Hamilton and I married and our new address is 4740 S. Glenn, Springfield, MO 65807." Earl is director of project engineering for Mid-America Dairymen Inc.

Don Davidson writes: "I am a consulting engineer in Golden Valley, Minn. I was one ofUMR's best educated Alumni . with six earned degrees from four e\1gineering schools. One of my problems is providing contributions for each of my alumni associations, but I am maintaining UMR at the top of my list." Don's address is Box 27372, Golden Valley, MN 55427.

John H. Atkinson III recently took command of the Kansas City District of the corps of Engineers. Since receiving his M.S. in engineering management from UMR, he has spent time in Vietnam and Germany and, most recently, 1986 Rollamo ' was the deputy commander of the Corps' Southwestern Division in Dallas. His Steven M. Gardner is now president and new duties will include overseeing the chief operating officer with Germania development of water resources in parts Bank in St. Louis. Steve lives at 831 of five states. Other duties include superWestwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63105. vision of military construction for the Air Force and the Army for Kansas and Missouri. One of the projects to come under the supervision of Atkinson will Larry S. Horn, '70, '81, is currently the be the construction of the engineering resident officer in charge of construc- ~chool which is moving from Fort Beltion at the U.S. Naval Academy in voir, Va. to Fort Leonard Wood. AtkinAnnapolis, Md. Recently, he was se- son says he has a staff at the Fort that lected for commander, USN, CEC. Lar- oversees the work on a daily basis and ry's new address is E3 Perry Circle, that he will make visits to the project Annapolis, MD 21402. about once a month. John's new address is Quarters 5, Lake City AAP, Independence, MO 64050.

Michael V. Korth died May 6, 1987, according to a note from his wife, Linda Korth, 3816 Lynbrook Lane, Arlington, TX 76015. At UMR Michael was a member of Prospectors, Independents, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering. Following graduation he worked for Law Engineering Testing Co. in Birmingham, Ala., then moved to Southwestern Laboratories where he was a project manager at the time of his death.

William Charles Kruckemeyer writes : Michael A. Findelstein writes: "Just "Served as co-chairman of Midwest returned from a two-week sourcing trip SAE (off-rough design event for college to Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and Sin- .participants), SAE's Mini Baja-33 engapore. Son, Adam, is a junior counse- trants May 27-30, 1987. Still working lor this summer. Daughter, Amy, is gra- for Delco products in research / design duating from sixth grade. Wife , and utilizing Army and flying experJoyce, is starting master's program." ience as back-up helicopter pilot for Mike and his family live at 14 Captain's local TV station." William's an engineer Walk, Trumbull, CT 66611. Mike is a in design / projects engineering with corporate contracting agent for GE. GM-Delco Products, in Kehe, Ohio. He and Margaret live at 2935 Tara Trail, Xenia, OH 45385.

Charles Foster writes: "Enjoy being 'City Engineer'for Army military community in Zweibruecken, Germany (near French border). Work force of 350, primarily German employees. Construction management and engineering management sure does help. Family loves Europe .

Look forward to seeing Rolla campus again." Chuck and Londa's address is HHD, USMCAZ-DEH Box~81 , APO NY 09052.

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Gregory E. Praznik writes: "Married February 28 to Linda Benton. After dating five years finally decided to take the plunge." Greg and Linda live at 803 Bayou Pines West, Suite D, Lake Charles, LA 7060 I. He is a sales development engineer for Schlumberger Well Services.

1972 Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators: Robert T. Berry 12716 E. 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64133 Santiago J. Ibarra Jr. 405 Lampwick Court Naperville, IL 60540 Jon A. Kremer ¡ 2812 Williams Creek Road High Ridge. 1\10 63049

Thomas R. Doutt writes: "In February . The following was submitted by Berna 1987, accepted position as engineering Harvey, former SUB program director: manager with United Telespectrum, Inc., "Hugh W. Harvey Sr. will be moving to the cellular mobile radio company of Manchester, England to serve as IngerUnited Telecom Corp."Tom and Pam- soll-Rand's marketing director in the ela live at 1408 Sheridan Bridge Lane, compaction and milling division for Europe, Middle East and Africa (a two Olathe, KS 66062. or three year assignment). Hugh, Lane and three children (May Lane, 10, Hugh Jr., 6, and Reid, 4) will live in Wilmslow, Ryan L. Forrest writes: "Graduated England . Hugh says 'Cheerio' to Delta from Illinois Benedictine College, Lisle, Sig brothers and St. Pat's Board memIll. , with MBA degree in May 1987. bers." Berna adds that she and husband , Transferred to Livonia, Mich. as indus- Ned, are already looking forward to vistrial products area manager. Will be iting Hugh and family in England and moving in July 1987." Ryan is with Tex- meeting some of Ned's relatives that live only about eight miles from where Hugh aco Refining and Manufacturing Inc. and Lane will be living.

Thomas E. Kerscher writes: "Facility manager for 800-acre Denver Tech Center and Meridian International Business Center, at 1250 High Tech Business Park in S.E. Denver area." Tom and Suzie live at 1045 S. Ouray St., Aurora, CO 80017.

David Sieboda, '71, '85, has been named an electrical engineering supervisor for Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. His new responsibilities include helping to develop and update process control designs for the company's breweries and container plants. He has been with the company since 1984. Dave lives at 6311 Upper Parkway North, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

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Alumni Personals V.L. Dixon has gone from the automotive industry to wings. Spiced chicken wings, that is. The former engineer owns a Kansas City restaurant, Wings 'N Things , which launched its specialty six years ago. His successful business venture was featured in The Kansas City Times May 23, 1987. V.L lives at 2501 W. Paseo Blvd. , Kansas City, MO 64108.

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1972 continued Michael Holt writes: "Just married May 9, 1987, to former Maureen L. McCord.

Off to Paris for honeymoon May 20-26.

Hope to make it back for Homecoming or St. Pat's!" Mike and Maureen live at 2338 - N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. He is chief metallurgist, quality control manager for Frog Switch & Manufacturing Co. in Carlisle, Pa.

Alan W. Jones writes : "Continued growth in 1986 and 1987 doing infrared thermography inspections to manufacturing machinery design ... thanks to clients like Rouse Co. (Union Station owners) , Omni International Hotels, Bois~ Cascade, KBA, Barry-Wehmiller (pasteurizers), Factory Mutual Engineering, Marsh Stencil, ITE-Simens."

Alan is president and owner of Alan W. Jones & Associates. He and Kathy live at 160 Highgrove Court, Chestertield, MO 63017.

Charles T. Myers III writes: "Will relinquish command of Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on July 10,1987, and assume command of Huntsville Division on July 15, 1987." He is a colonel with the U.S . Army. Charles and Fran's current address is 3907 Buckskin Trail East, Jacksonville, FL 32211 .

J. Curtis Killinger writes: "Planning an alumni get-together in New Orleans for mid-July as area alumni director. Personal invitations are forthcoming! Oil business is tight in New Orleans. Hoping for domestic drilling pickUp in second half! My wife, Marybeth, finished M.B.A. with honors in May at University of new Orleans. Very proud of her!

She only took five years, I needed six!"

Curt and Marybeth live at 836 Wilshire Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005. He is exploration and planning coordinator for Texaco Inc., Southern Exploration Division.

Stephen L. Robertson writes: "Recently promoted to director, consumer and directory services, at Cincinnati Bell Telephone." Steve and Pat live at 6179 Crittenden Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244.

Mark X. Stratman has been admitted to the partnership of Price Waterhouse.

Mark will serve as partner in charge of the management consulting services group, Minneapolis practice office. He has been with the company since 1979.

Mark currently resides at 2840 Brocton Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447.

Kenneth Werner writes: "Am being reassigned to Ramstein AB, West Germany, where I will be chief of operations for the 377th civil engineering squadron.

I will be accompanied by my wife, JUlie, daughter, Brandy, 12, and son, Blake, 3.

My new address is P.O Box 10835 APO NY 09012." Kenn is a major in the United States Air Force.

Harry Wissman writes: "Sue and I are proud to announce the birth of our twin sons, John and Greg on April 7, 1987. " Harry nd his famil y live at 6462 Hageman, St. Louis, MO 63128.

1973 Michael R. Behr earned an M.S. degree at- the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Hejoined the Navy in 1971 and is now a lieutenant commander.

Mike lives at 15220 Oak Hills Drive, Salinas, CA 93907.

Paul E. Miller received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Darden School at the University of Virginia on May 17 in Charlottesville.

Steve Schade will represent UMR as an Admissions Ambassador in the Palatine, Ill. , vacinity. His address is 1869 Edgebrook Drive, #2A, Palatine, IL 60074.

1976 Paul A. Abney writes: " I live with my wife Vicky and two daughters, Brooke and Alyson , in Dallas , Texas . I am president of a computer software firm called HMC Software. I have been in Big D fo r II years. I enjoyed my 10 year reunion in Rolla last fall." Paul and his family's address is 3542 Jubilee Trail, Dallas, TX 75229.

George E. Cannon Jr. (Col.) writes: "I have been appointed dean of the School of Civil Engineering and Services, Air Force Institute of Technology, WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio. I have also been elected president of the Kittyhawk Post of the-Society of American Military Engineers." Ed and Sandy live at 4313 Ridgepath Drive, Dayton, OH 45424.

1975 G.H. Gnagey writes: "Laura is now 18 months old. Kathryn was born June 6, 1987." Fritz, Karen and family live at 512 N. 28th St., Belleville, IL 62223.

Fritz is a facilities engineer with the Granite City Division of National Steel Corp.

Pam (Thebeau)Leitterman continues in her role as technical marketing manager for Hewlett-Packard's personal computer business unit in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Her department provides technical support and documentation for the HP Vectra and HP Touchscreen personal office computers. Pam, Dennis, '76, '77, and Eric, age 2, live at 1637 Waxwing Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

David K. Muckerman, '75, '79, is currently working for Roy F. Weston Inc., a conSUlting engineering firm in Houston, Texas. He and Cathi and daughters, Melissa, 5Y2, and Anna, 3, live at 13810 Addicks-Fairbanks, Houston, TX 77070.

Dennis W. Leitterman, '76, '77, has been promoted to networks projects manager with Hewlett-Packard's Network Project Center in Cupertino, Calif. His team is primarily involved in the planning and design of large computer networks for HP customers. Dennis has been elected vice chairman, Western Region, of the Professional Engineers in Industry (PEl) division of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). He also serves as vice chairman of the WESCON Professional Program Committee. Dennis, Pam, '75, and Eric, age 2, live at 1637 Waxwing Ave. , Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

Information has been received by the alumni office that William Eugene McKee, '76, '78, died Dec. 10, 1983. At UMR William was a member of Campus Club, Kappa Mu Epsilon, the Christian Campus House and the CCH Singers. He received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.S. degree in 1978 in computer science.

Following receipt of his M.S. degree he worked for McDonnell Douglas then moved to AT&T-Southwestern Bell and was an assistant staff member for Southwestern Bell at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Carla McKee, '77,5856 Chris Brook Drive, St. Louis, MO 63128.

1974 Bruce and Beverly Enloe are: "Expecting a baby in JUly ." Bruce is a maintenance engineer at the Un.iversity of Texas System Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. He and Beverly live at 1415 Morton League Road, Richmond, TX 77469.

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Alumni Personals 1976 continued Matthew J. Wille writes: "Our latest arrival ca me July 6, 1986. She is a beautifu l ba by girl with blue eyes and brown ha ir, named Amanda Grace. Brian, 5, a nd T.J . (Timothy), 3, think having a little sister is fun ." Matthew a nd Lesa live at 5 14 Connie, Manchester, MO 6302 1. He is a network staff supervisor, LE IS admini strator, for So uthwes tern Bell.

1977 Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators:

Bruce R. Tipton writes: "First child , Sco tt A la n, was bo rn Ma y 24, 1987.

Was rece ntl y prom oted to staff enginee r . in Caterpillar' central purchasing department. Shery l was a lso promoted to se ni or materia ls engineer in des ign enginee rin g, East Peoria pl ant. " Bruce and Sheryl live at I09 Arrowhead Court, Ronald E. Baker writes: " Have worked East Peoria, I L 6 161 I. for Chrysler Motors for the last five yea rs, at the Engineeri ng-Tech Ce nter.

Look ing forw a rd to moving to the new Tech-Ce nter in Auburn ' H ills in 1992.

Awaiting decisions on how the buy-out of American Motors will change the product and job line- ups at Chrysler."

Lifective Jul y 6, 1987, Ron and Monica 's new add ress is 38544 Fairfield , Sterling Heights, I L 483 10.

1978

Jon L. Danuser has been promoted to branch manager of Johnson controls in Albuquerque, N .M. and EI Paso, Texas.

Jon and Lynne had a baby girl, Lauren Katherine, on Aug. 9, 1986. The family recently moved to 12712 Punta de Vista NE. ~ Albuquerque, NM 87112.

Michael Joseph Higgenbotham is currently employed by Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, Mo. as a project engineer.

Michael lives at 5770 Lost Brook Court, St. Louis, MO 63129.

Dennis T. and Melodie Dressel are "proud parents of an attractive little boy, Aaron Matthew, born Feb. 2, 1987 ." Dennis a nd family live at 543 Overl ook Drive, Edward sville, IL 62025 .

Sean E. Price 604 Rosedown Lane Lafayette, LA 70503

Jim Eckelkamp writes: "Anita a nd I wish to anno unce the birth of our twins on Feb. 13, 1987, Nicholas James and Kath ryn Marie. All of us are fine and enj oying the summer." Jim is a sales engineer with Sporlan Valve Co. He and An ita and family live at 247 Graceland Lane, Frankfort, IL 60423 .

Milo Foster writes: "Have been promoted to plant ma nager of KimberlyC lark's Lakeview Feminine Care Plant in Neenah, Wisconsin." Milo lives at 1055 Pilgrim Road , Neenah , WI 54956.

Donald R. Fosnacht Donald R. Fosnacht has been promoted to ma nager of the raw materia ls a nd primary processi ng division of the research department at Inland Steel Co. He has been with the company since 1978 . Donald , wife, Vicki, and their two so ns li ve at 4214 Glen Oakes Drive, C rown Point, IN 46307.

Dayna Justus writes: "After seven years at Burns & McDonnell I decided to move on to bigger and better things. I am now a marke t research analyst at Hallmark Cards." Dayna lives at 602 E. IOlst St. , Kansas City, MO 64131.

Mark Runge writes: "On May 19th, our second d a ughter, Caro line, was born.

Myself and the fe m a l e~ in the house are doing fine ." Ma rk , Mary a nd family li ve at 3980 Kingston Drive, Sarasota, FL 3~238. Mark is manager of manufact uring enginee rin g for Cook Bates Co., Venice, Fla.

Kathleen A. Shelden announce th at she and Barry , '81., are ex pecting their first baby this Jul y Barry is with A RCO Ala ka Inc. a nd the co uple lives at 36 10 Spinnaker, Anchorage, AK 99516.

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Betty M. Ellsworth writes: "Currentl y employed as a reservo ir engineer with C heyenne Petroleum in Oklahoma City.

I received my M.B.A. las t summer from Oklahama City University and I intend to move to Dallas this.fall to begi n law school at S M U. I guess four years of engineering school just whetted my appetite for studying!!!" Betty li ves at 6400 NW Expressway, #632, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.

1979

Michael F. Lackner 11809 England Overland Park, KS 66210

George M. McGrath Jr. writes: "Still at Comanche Peak . .. excavatio n of the tunnel continues. Questions?? Call me."

George is TU E lectric Co. engineering supervisor for the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station at Glen Rose, Texas . His phone at work is 817-897868 1. He and Kathy live at 6 18 Mustang Trail, Granbury TX 76048 .

1980

Dianna Tickner writes: " I have transferred to Billings, Mont. with Western Ene rgy Co. I am working with contract administration as a technical support engineer." She and spouse, Stephen Mathers , live at 2242 Myrtle Drive, Billings, MT 59102.

Janet (Rimmey) King writes: " We are proud to announce the birth of our son Jefferey Robert King. He was bor~ April 16, 1987. " Janet, Ed and their new so n live at 1822 S umter Rid ge Court, Chesterfield , MO 63017 . Janet is a specia list, systems programming, with McDonnell Douglas Health Informatio n Systems.

Gerry McKervey recently received a promotion as process engineer a nd moved to Allentown, P a. Gerry a nd wife, Cathy, have two children, Heather, 6, and Nath aniel , J. The family receives mail at 548 Hilldale Drive, Bath, PA 18014.

Mark S. Schenewerk has received a Ph. D. in astronomy from the University of Illinois. Mark is now employed by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory as a system scientist. His address is P .O Box 2, Green Bank, WV 24944.

Wesley M. Steinbrink has recently completed Navy recruit traini ng at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Wesley may be co ntacted through his pare nts' add ress : 305 N . Fourth St. , Smithville, MO 64089 .

Todd Vierheller writes : "Have a new daughter, Renate Jeanne Vierheller, bo rn April 3, 1987. I am currently working for Intel Corp . as a software engineer. Have also completed my M .A.B.S. (master's in biblical studies) degree."

Todd lives at 4215 N. Court Ave., Portland , OR 97217.

Alumni Personals 1980 continued Mark D. Walz writes: "Jane, Danielle, and I are still living in Chattanooga, Tenn. We enjoy living in this pa,rt of the country. Dani is really growing up. I am working for TV A as a nuclear engineer."

Mark and Jane live at 6010 Brandywine Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37415.

Robert Wille writes: "I have been promoted to staff instructor with the marketing support department at Caterpillar, Inc. I'm currently working on ' an M.B.A. degree at Bradley University."

Bob and Therese live at 6125 N. Fairlane, Peoria, IL 61614.

Paul E. Piazza recently passed the Illinois exam to become a professional engineer. A recent promotion named him project engineer at Ralph Hahn & Associates Inc., Springfield, Ill. Paul and Sarah reside at 821 Timberhill, Chatham, IL 62629.

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J. Barry Shelden writes: "Kathy and I are expecting our first baby this july.

Everyt hing is going fine." Barry and Kathy, '79, live at 3610 Spinnaker, Anchorage, AK 99516. Barry is a senior engineer with ARCO Alaska Inc.

Jeffrey J. Sunderland writes: "No news is good news!" Jeff lives at 107 Sea Pines Drive, Youngsville, LA 70592. He is a safety engineer with Chevron USA Inc. in Lafayette, La.

Brian Anthony Yanez writes: "I am now working on my master's degree in aeronautical engineering at Wichita State University. (am still working for the FAA in the Airframe Branch." Brian lives at 550 W. Central, Apt. 1604, Wichita, KS 67203.

1981

Stephen E. Kipp writes: "Have moved to new house after accepting new position with Container Products." Steve is now a product sales manager with the company. His and Patty's address is 4532 Kinvarra Circle, Mableton, GA 30059.

1982 Reunion at Homecoming Class Coordinators: James E. Lamb III 1511 Scenic Drive Rolla, MO 65401 Laura Plyler Silkwood 213 Pennsylvania Ave. Lebanon, TN 37087

Steve and Gayle (Meyer) Bahn, both '82, write: "We had our fil'st child , a son, Tyler Stephen, on April 13, 1987. We're both still working at Olin in Tennessee where Steve is a project engineer and Gayle is an environmental engineer."

Steve, Gayle and Tyler receive mail at P.O Box 187, Charleston, TN 37310.

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Brenda L. (Horak) Diaz writes: "Rene . and I are expecting a child in late August- is sure to be half Miner and half Longhorn! I am now a 'retiree' as Chevron so kindly put it last fall." She and Rene reside at 5303 Canadian, Midland , TX 79707.

Dale A. Kyser has completed his Ph.D in chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, and has accepted a position in the process research department at Kraft Inc., in suburban Chicago.

Dale's new address is 9744 Dee Road, Apt. 213, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Barry R. Eikmann writes: "Diana and I are expecting our second child in October. Have been promoted to supervisor facilities & maintenance in the R&D department at Hussman." Barry and Diane live at 11574 Arroyd, Florissant, MO 63033.

Lea Anne (Telthorst) and Joseph Howell, both '81, are two of the newest Admissions Ambassadors. they will be working in the western suburban Chicago area. Lea Anne is a technical writer with RIMS and Joe wor.ks for Fermi Labs. The couple lives at 327 Maple, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

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In the April issue of the MSM Alumnus, we published a report of the death of Barry A. Baran, Class of 1982. The Alumnus is very happy to announce that the report was greatly exaggerated. Barry is alive and well and living at 8217 W. 43rd Place, Lyons, IL 60534. Hurrah! Hurrah!

The report came via a telethon contact and was accepted as authentic information. We are very sorry for the mistake.

Betty J. Stout is an engineer in vitrification operations with West Valley Nuclear Services (WVNS), a Westinghouse subsidiary. She writes: "WVNS is responsible for decontaminating and decommissioning a former nuclear fuel reprocessing plant. They are demonstrating that the highly radioactive waste generated during the reprocessing days can be solidified into a stable form for disposal at a federal repository. I am involved in the vitrification or 'glass-making' facility where ,the radioactive waste will be melted with glass former to make durable borosilicate glass logs for disposal."

Betty'S address is P.O. Box 191, West Valley, NY 1417 I.

John P. Hodgson received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Darden School at the University of Virginia on May 17 in Charlottesville.

John's address is 3828 Paces Ferry West, Atlanta, GA 30339. He has accepted a position as an associate with Booz, Allen & Hamilton in Atlanta.

1983 Robert W. Kramer writes: "We're expecting our first baby around Christmas, and it will be born in Mons, Belgium where we have been stationed with McDonnell Douglas for two years!"

Rob and Sheryl's address is OPS j NOPS j TMPC, APO NY 09055-5000.

Don Mcintosh writes: "In May I resigned from Ralston Purina and sold out in St. Louis to join M&M Mars Inc. , in Chicago. I plan to continue my M.B.A. at Loyola University this fall and will move into my new house Sept.

30." Don is a packaging controls engi- , neer with M&M. Don now liyes at 5N351 Swift Road, Itasca, IL 60143.

Jeffrey F. Simmons reports a new address: "Jeff and Mary Beth now live at 5831 Pembrook Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114." He is a reservoir engineer with Shell Offshore Inc.

Randy R. Rapp writes: "Would happily trade the hectic hustle of D.C. for the quiet of Mid-Mo. No prior experience fully prepares one for working in the Pentagon. Expect to depart D.C. in late '8 8." Randy is a major at HQDA, ODC SOPS, The Pentagon, Washinton, D.C. He and Kathy live at 7651 Fallswood Way, Lorton, VA 22079.

Wayne Schmidt has volunteered some of his spare time to assist UMR in new student recruitment and has joined the ranks ¡of Admissions Ambassadors.

Wayne is an environmental, engineer with Burns & McDonnell and his address is P.O. box 173, Kansas City, MO 64141.

Renate A. Wilkinson writes : "I was recently promoted to the position of district highway design engineer (Missouri Highway and Transportation Department) a.k.a. 'squad leader.' Also, I am finding life in Kansas City very enjoyable." Renate lives at 11135 College, Apt. I, Kansas City, MO 64137.

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Alumni Personals Randall S. Marlow writes: "Have completed master's degree with a 5.0 grade point average and am going on towards a doctorate degree in theoretical and applied mechanics at the University of Illinois ." Randy and Sue live at 532 Fairlawn Drive, Urbana, IL 61801.

Robert D. Jordan states: "Since graduation, worked as an HV AC design engineer with Black & Veatch Engineers and Architects in Kansas City, Mo. Presently working out of the Rockville, Md. office on a temporary field assignment."

Rob and Kelli's address is 3347 Willow Crescent Drive, #12, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Lloyd W. Beasley, has been awarded the aeronautical rating of navigator following graduation from U.S. Air Force Navigator Training at Mather Air Force Base, Calif. He is a second lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force. Lloyd's address is 110 Illinois Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076 .

Mark E. Murphy writes: "Cindy and I had a lillie 'Miner' last October, named Derek Michael. Then we were transferred to Vernal, Utah in November 1986. Transferred to Ventura, Calif. in March 1987. Ventura is beautiful and the oil business is picking up so all is well." Mark, Cindy, and Derek's new address is 1261 Chalmette ave., Ventura, CA 93003. Mark is a field engineer with Welex, a Halliburton company.

Diane (Lucas) and Samuel A. Milliken, both '86, write: "Were married May 30, 1987, and will be attending Carnegie Mellon University to obtain our M.B.A.s. Our new addressis 420 Country View Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15205."

Virginia (Fochtmann) and Steven Bretzke, both '85, write: "We've recently bought a new house." Ginny and Steve's new address is 301 Sunderland Court, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 . Ginny is a civil en.gineer with Black & Veatch and Steve is an electrical engineer with Kansas City Power & Light.

Kurt Oakes writes: ''I'm working for Unimim Corp. in Byron, Calif., as a shift production supervisor. We mine the sand that many of the California wineries use to make their bottles."

Kurt's address is 510 Northgate, #107, Manteca, CA 95336.

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1984 Maurice C. Anderson writes : "Enjoying work at McDonnell Douglas as associate engineer and living in St. Louis.

Contemplating M.S. degree in mechanical engineering. Still single and searching." Maurice lives at 8842 B Dragonwyck Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121.

David C. Kerber writes : "I got married on May 16th to Ellen Meenan." He and his new wife live at 337 A Woodview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23505 . David is E Division Officer on the USS Virginia (CGN.38).

Brad Sammann is married to Catherine Sue Boiles '86, and now lives at 18302 Jupiter Landings Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458.

Rodney L. Chaney has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation from Officer Tr.aining School at Lackland Air Force Base , Texas . He may be contacted through his parents at Route 5, Rolla, MO 65401.

Scott and Sherry Davis, both '85, write: "We bought a house last November.

We'd love to have old friends come visit!" Scott and Sherry live at 309 Clayton Ave., Vestal , NY 13850. Scott is an associate engineer I BM and Sherry is an associate programmer with the same company in Endicott, N. Y.

Deirk and Maria (DeGasteo) Feiner, both '85, write: "We moved to Chicago June 1986. We are proud to announce the birth of our first child, Jonathan Brice, on Sept. 20 , 1986. Quite a shock, huh! We still hear from the fraternity members and travel quite extensively.

We would love to hear from our friend s."

Deirk, Maria and their new arrival live at 3823 W. 123rd St. , Apt. 201, Alsip, IL 60658.

Raghu TerKonda graduated in May from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He plans a fouryear OB-GYN residency at St. Louis University Med ical Center. His father is on the civil engineering faculty at UMR. Mailing address is c/ o his parents, Purush and Lalita TerKonda, 1605 Washington Ave. , Rolla, MO 6540 1.

William C. Goeddel married Monica M. Valla vicencio, '86, recently in Kansas City. He is an engineer with McDo nnell Douglas in St. Lo uis. She works for a mortgage service company as a process a nalyst. The newlyweds live at 5727 Gresham Ave. , St. Louis, MO 63109.

Jeffrey D. Young is now senior hydrogeologist and project manager with John Mathes & Associates, Inc. in Co lumbia, Ill. He will manage solid and hazardous waste site cleanup projects for Mathes clients. Jeff[ lives 6839 China Lake Drive, St. Louis, MO 63129 .

Rodrick W. Lekey (Ensign, USN) has been designated a naval aviator. Presentation of the "Wings of Gold" marked culmination of 18 months of flight training. He may be contacted through his parents at Route 3, Box 444, Dixon, MO 65459.

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Warren B. Pierce writes: "Have been with Ford now for one year. There are currently 10 other '85 and '86 Rolla graduates here in Dearborn for a fairly strong representation of UMR Alumni, for being so far away from home. Hoping to make it back for Homecoming."

Warren lives at 38986 Polo Club Drive, Apt. #203, Farmington Hills, MI 48024 .

Brian E. Riggs was commissioned an ensign by the Navy upon completion of Aviation Officer Candidate School.

Brian can be reached through his parents at 200 Pinnell, Lee's Summit, MO 64063.

Catherine Sue (Boiles) Sammann writes: .

"Was married to Brad Sammann, who graduated in 1984. We now live in Jupiter, Florida." Cathy and Brad's new address is 18302 Jupiter Landings Drive, Jupiter FL 33458.

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Monica M. Villavicencio married William C. Goeddel, '85, recently in Kansas Kristina Brandt writes: "I am a quality City.

She works for a mortgage service assurance engineer for Texas Utilities in Glen Rose, Texas. I work for a nuclear . company as a process analyst. He is an power plant and perform surveillances engineer with McDonnell Douglas in on the construction and design of the St. Louis . The newlyweds live at 5727 two units." Kris lives at 6359 Ridgecrest Gresham Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109.

Trail, #1408, Ft. Worth, TX 76132.

Charles M. Zoss has been commissiNancy Gott married Todd Kaegi June oned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air 27, 1987. She is a quality control super- Force upon graduation from Officer vosor with Kerr-McGee in Springfield, Training School at Lackland Air Force Mo. Nancy and Todd make their home Base, Texas. He and Terri may be conat 2149 E. Sunshine St., #216-C, Spring- tacted through his parents at Route 5, Yankton, SD 57078. field, MO 65804.

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OFFICERS Term Expires President • . . . . . . . • . . . Arthur G . Baebler, '55 .•••....••.. 17 Zinzer Court . . . • . . . . . . 1988 St. Louis , M 0 63123 President Elect . • . . . . . . John B. Toomey, '49 • . . . . . • • . . . . . VSE Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [988 2550 Huntington Ave. , Alexandria, V A 22303 Vice President . . . . •• ... Wayne R. Broaddus, '55 • • . . . . . . . . AAI, P.O. Box 2545 . . . . . . . 1988 Dalton, G A 30720 Vice President . . . . . . • •-. Alfred J. Buescher, '64 ....• •...•.. 624 Golfview Drive ... ... . 1988 Ballwin, MO 63011 Vice President .•.•.•.•. J . Robert Patterson, '54 • . . . • . . . . •. P.O. Box 573, N. Ridge Rd .•.•. 1988 Sikeston, MO 63801 Vice President .••.....• Ernst A. Weinel, '44 • • . . . . . . . . . . . 1502 West 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 O'Fallon, IL 62269 Vjce President . . . . . . . • . Robert V. Wolf, '51 . . . . . . . . . • . . . . Metallurgical Engineering. .. 1988 UMR, Rolla, MO 65401 Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . Matteo A. Coco, '66 .• ; . . . . . . . •• . 7115 Aliceton Ave. . . . . . . .. 1988 Afton, MO 63123 Treasurer . • . . . . . • . . . . J .L. "Jack" Painter, '50 . . . . . • . . . . . 1610 Wilson Circle . . . . . . . . 1988 Rolla, MO 65401 DIRECTORS AT LARGE Term Expires Thor Gjelsteen , '53 . . . . . . . • . . . . . 7300 W. Stetson Place, #41, Littleton, CO 80123 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Paula Hudson Rees ,'73 . . . . . . . . . 5910 Charlotte, Houston; TX 77005 . • . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • 1989 S. Dale McHenry, '81 . . . • • . • . . . . 4814 Chelsea Way, Acworth, GA 30101 . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Gerald L. Stevenson, '59 . . . . . . . . • Jacobs J:ngineering Group Inc ., P.O. Box 2008 ... • . . . . . . . . . 1987 Lakeland, FL 33806 Ronald A. Tappmeyer, '47 .•••.... 2226 Country Club Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478 . . • . . . • . . . . 1987 Carlos Tiernon, '54 . . . . . . . • . . . . 61 Berkshire Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60015 . • . . . . . . . • . . . . • . 1989 Area Zip Code Numbers AREA DIRECTORS Term Expires 00-14 David J. Blume, '65 • . . . . . • . 11 Musket Trail, Simsbury, CT 06070 . . . . . . . . . • • • . • . . . . . 1989 15-26 Richard E. Ruetter, '68 . . . . • . 420 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 1989 27-36 John K. Olsen, '42 •••......• One Beach Drive, Apt. 1502, St. Petersburg, FL 3370 I ....•••• 1988 37-45 Russell A. Kamper,'62 .••.... 5674 Shadow Oaks, Dayton, OH 45440 •..••••••.......•. 1989 46-52 Robert L. Seaman, '69 ..•..•• 29812 Briarwood Ct., Farmington Hills, MI 48018 • . . . . . . . . • . 1987 53-6\ Eugene J. Daily, '36 . . . . • . . . . 1114 Lincolnshire, Champaign, IL 61821 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 62-62 Max A. Burgett, '54 . . . . . . . . • 2219 Dewey St., Murphysboro, IL 62966 .•••...•...•••••. 1987 63-65 Jerome T. Berry, '49 .. .••..•• Route 4, Box 419, Rolla, MO 65401 .. •.. . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 1987 63-65 Robert T. Berry, 72 . • . . . . . . . 12716 E. 63rd, Kansas City, MO 64133 . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 63-65 Gerald W. Bersett, '65 . . . . . . . . 150 Kings Drive, Florissant, MO 6303.4 •••••••.•.•.•••.•• 1989 63-65 Lucien Bolon Jr., '59 . . . . . . . . 902 S. Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 63-65 Harold G. Butzer, '47 . . . . . . . . 730 Wicker Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65101 . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . 1988 63-65 Mary S. Klorer, '81 ... ·. . . . . . 9165 Robin Court, St. Louis, MO 63144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 63-65 B. Neil Lewis, '58 . . . . . . • . • • P.O. Box 627, Kennett, MO 63857 . • . . . . . . . • . . . • • . • • . . • 1988 63-65 Robert E. Peppers, '50 . . • . . . . P.O. Box 177, Herculaneum, MO 63048 . . . . . • . . . . • . • • . . . • 1989 66-72 J. C. "Curt" Killinger, 73 •.... 836 Wilshire, Metairie, LA 70005 . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 1987 73-75 Roy A. Wilkins, '66 .••••.••• Williams Cos.-WILTEL, P.O. Box 21348 , Tulsa, OK 74121 ...•• 1988 76-77 James B. Chaney, '48 . . . . . . . . 16218 Chipstead Drive, Spring, TX 77379 .•..• .' . . . • • . . . . . • 1988 78-84 J. Richard Hunt, '50 ••.....• 14913 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 81623 ••••••..•••••.•• 1989 85-92 Albert S. Keevil, '43 ...••••.• 1442 Yost Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 •.•.••.••..••.•••• 1987 93-99 David N. Peacock, '64 .•.•... 3515 Brunell Drive, Oakland, CA 94602 • .•••......•.••. , • 1988 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN William W. Collins, '50 •....•...•• 1608 Wilson Circle, Rolla, MO 65401 ·Joel F. Loveridge, '39 . . . • . . . . • . • • 739 Country Manor Lane, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 Armin J. Tucker, '40 . . . • • . • • . . . . 304 Christy Dr., Rolla, MO 65401 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Term Expires Robert D. Bay, '49 . . . . . . • . . . • . . Black & Veatch, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway ••••.•..•••••• 1988 Kansas City, MO 64114 James B. McGrath, '49 . • . . . . . . • . . 12425 Balwyck Lane, St. Louis, MO 63131 ..••.••.•..••••. 1992 Lawrence A. Spanier, '50 . . . . • . . . . • 5 Pettit Drive, Dix Hills, NY 11746 •••••••..•.•.•....••• 1990 EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Richard H. Bauer, '52 . • . . • . . . • . . • Missouri Electrochem Inc., 10958 Lin-Valle Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 Robert M. Brackbill, '42 . . . . . • . . . • 9148 Clearlake Drive, Dallas, TX 75225 Paul T. Dowling, '40 ..••.••....• 10144 Winding Ridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 R. O. Kasten, '43 ••••.......•.• 901 West 114th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64114 Peter F. Mattei, '37 . . • . . . . • . . . . • 9954 Holliston Court, St. Louis, MO 63124 Joseph W. Mooney, '39 •....•••••• 7383 Westmoreland, University City, MO 63130 Melvin E. Nickel, '38 . . • . • . • . . . • . 10601 South Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 James W. Stephens; '47 . . . . . . . . . . . 406 E. Third, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 STAFF Frank H. Mackaman . . . . . . . . . • • . Executive Vice-President, MSM-UMR Alumni Association and Vice Chancellor, Office of Alumni / Development Affairs, UM-Rolla Don Brackhahn . . . . . . . . • . ••.• . Executive Director for Alumni and Constituent Relations Larry Allen . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . ASSistant Director, Alumni and Constituent Relations Louise Wilson . . . . . • . . • • . • . . . . Executive Staff Assistant, Alumni / Development Sally White . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • • Editor, MSM ALUMNUS MSM-UMR Alumni Association, Harris Hall, UMR, Rolla, MO 65401-9990 MSM Alumnus/35

1987 Homecoming Registration Form UMR students are sponsoring a golf tournament (two-man scramble) and a tennis tournament (men's and women's doubles) for alumni on Saturday, Oct. 10 during Homecoming. Further details will be sent on request when plans are fmalized after school starts. If interested, please send form below to Alumni Office, 101 Harris Hall, UMR, Rolla, Mo. 65401.

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II We would like to participate in the following athletic tournaments at homecoming:

c=::J Golf c=::J Tennis No. of Participants _ __ Please send additional information on the above to: Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yr. of Grad. _ _ __ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

MSM-UMR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION University of Missouri-Rolla Rolla, Missouri 65401 -9990

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Issued bi-monthly in the interest of the graduates and former students of the Missouri School of Mines and Metal¡ lurgy and the University of MissouriRolla. Entered as second class matter October 27,1926, at Post Office at Rolla, Missouri 65401-9990, under the Act of March 3, 1897.

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