Franklin College Magazine Autumn 2016 by Franklin College

Transforming Lives

TABLE OF CONTENTS “TELL ME, AND I FORGET. TEACH ME, AND I REMEMBER. INVOLVE ME, AND I LEARN.” —BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Homecoming reunites alumni, introduces students to college traditions Get a glimpse of Homecoming highlights in our six-page recap, including reunions, award presentations, football game action and halftime festivities.

Annual report provides snapshot of engaged learning opportunities and outcomes Join the college in recognizing donors for their gifts during the 2015–16 fiscal year, and meet some of the students and alumni impacted by donor support.

Faculty, staff accomplishments receive state, regional and international attention Learn which faculty and staff members recently received awards, wrote books, exhibited work and presented at conferences.

Strong athletics heritage links generations of Grizzlies Catch up with a football player who exemplifies leadership in the military and on the football field, and check out the recap of an event honoring more than 40 state and national athletic halls of fame inductees.

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Nominations needed for honorary degrees, awards The Franklin College Honorary Degrees Committee seeks recommendations for future commencement and baccalaureate speakers as well as prospective honorary degree candidates. If you would like to make a nomination, please provide a brief summary of the person’s accomplishments and, if applicable, their connections to the college, the state of Indiana or the region. Please be sure to include your name and phone number with the recommendation. Email nominations by Feb. 1, 2017, to Jleeth@FranklinCollege.edu or send by U.S. mail to Franklin College, Office of Academic Affairs, Attn: Julie Leeth, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

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First-generation scholar Brittani Covault ’20 participates in a college service-learning program at Gateway Services of Johnson County, where Kent Campbell is a client.

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ON THE ANNUAL REPORT COVER: Alexa Freeman ’18, Macy Huff ’20, Chelsea Nelms ’18, Juwan Sargent ’19 and Justise Northrup ’18 (on shoulders)

Franklin College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national

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origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status in any of its programs, offerings or employment practices in compliance with Title IX of the Federal Educational Amendments of 1972, of Executive

Order 11246 and Revised Order No. 4 of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 as amended in 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The Alumni Council seeks nominations to honor alumni who are notable for their community service, volunteerism and lifetime achievements or who have distinguished themselves in some other way. The awardees are celebrated at the annual Hail to Franklin Dinner, a part of Homecoming festivities. If you would like to make a recommendation, please provide a brief nomination summary and email it to jparish@FranklinCollege.edu by Feb. 1, 2017, or send by U.S. mail in c/o Franklin College, Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, Attn: Joanne Parish, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, Indiana 46131.

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GLIMPSES OF GRIZ LIFE The fall semester was a whirlwind of activity. As we head into the Winter Term, it’s the perfect time to “paws” and reflect on all the wonderful traditions and opportunities that have enriched our campus community already this year. We couldn’t “bear” missing the chance to share some glimpses of Griz life with you!

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PHOTOS BY RENEE (KEAN) KNIGHT ’06, KELLY MARCELLO ’17 AND MARTI (DORREL) SCHROCK ’93

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1. The college introduces new students to the concept of service learning through an orientation program called Franklin Offering the Community Unselfish Service (FOCUS) Day. New students are placed in small groups that include faculty, staff and upper-class leaders and are sent into the community to help nonprofit organizations with a variety of tasks. Natalie Huddleston ’20 and Baylie Mulinaro ’20 helped pull weeds at Needham Elementary School in Franklin. 2. The annual college activities fair is a showcase of opportunities for student involvement, including 50 registered clubs and organizations. Rebecca Bridges ’18 offered information about the Franklin College Pride Alliance. 3. The college hosted a Democracy Fair and Public Conversation with sponsorship from Indiana Campus Compact. Representatives of political parties and candidates were on campus to speak informally with the public about 2016 election issues and choices. Student Congress members also provided online voter registration assistance during the fair. A moderated discussion on contemporary politics took place afterward; participants included political leaders and journalists from around the state as well as Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D. 4. The annual college convocation lecture series brings thought leaders of distinction to campus to discuss a variety of topics. This year’s guests included Republican politician Richard “Dick” Lugar (HD ’83), who served as a U.S. senator (R-Ind.) from 1977 to 2013. He presented the free public lecture “Is National Unity Possible? Achieving Political Cohesion in an Era of Group Demands, Media Fragmentation and Individual Expression.” Lugar also graciously spent private time conversing with political science majors prior to the lecture. 5. It takes many helping hands (and paws) to make new student move-in day run smoothly. In addition to faculty, staff and upper-class students, Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D., and the Griz mascot helped new students move their belongings into residence halls. 6. Longtime Franklin College Trustees William “Bill” R. Brown ’61 and Jane Hoffmeister Repp ’60 retired from service in October. His service began in 1998 and included chairing the president’s committee and participating in the trusteeship, honorary degrees, academic affairs and development/public affairs committees. Her service began in 1992 and included the finance and student affairs committees. 7. The annual welcome-back luncheon for college employees always includes an inspirational guest speaker. This year, college trustee Devin Anderson ’86, president and CEO of E&A Cos., reflected on his transformational undergraduate experience and encouraged employees to persevere in the important work of educating and mentoring students. 8. The annual Bell Ceremony is a part of orientation and enables the college president and cabinet members to extend their personal greetings to the new class. Additionally, awards are presented to a sophomore man and woman for academic and leadership excellence demonstrated in their freshman year. The presentation of awards is intended to inspire new students to aim for excellence. This year a stormfront moved in, forcing the group from Dame Mall to Spurlock Center for the remainder of the event.

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SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT

Campus science center on the horizon By Ryan Trares Daily Journal and

Amy (Kean) VerSteeg ’96 Editor

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In Franklin College’s science classrooms, students are researching how antioxidants protect cells from stress and aging. Classmates are figuring out how to synthesize certain sulfur and nitrogen compounds which are emerging as vital tools in new medicines. One group is conducting research on how global information systems can monitor, track and understand the causes of disease outbreaks. All of this research is conducted in the college’s nearly 90-year-old facility, Barnes Science Hall. Soon, students will have a cutting-edge facility to match the work they’re doing.

In October, the college’s board of trustees voted to move forward with the construction and redevelopment of a campus science center featuring new labs, research centers and classroom space to better explore biology, chemistry and other science disciplines. Groundbreaking is anticipated in May 2017, with classes starting in the center in the fall of 2018. With design and planning aspects still ongoing, cost and size estimates are not finalized yet, said Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D. The center will be the centerpiece of Franklin College’s campaign to emphasize science instruction and project-based learning on campus. “It’s a significant update to our facilities, which enables us to take

Brooke Taylor (MSAT ’18) participates in a wound-care lab through the master’s in athletic training program.

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some of the approach we take to science education and expand on the excellence we have in student research,” Minar said. “On the other hand, it also advances us in terms of making us attractive to prospective students and sends a statement to industries in the area based in science about our desire to be a part of changing sciences in the region.” In an effort to address a shortage of qualified and ready-to-work graduates that the life sciences industry faces, Franklin College developed its Campaign for the Sciences. Science faculty redesigned the curriculum in 2011 to put more emphasis on “learning by doing.” Those concepts are already in place in one of the college’s most recent science initiatives, a master’s program in athletic training. The program, which started this summer and currently has seven students enrolled in it, is the first graduate program at Franklin College. In a redeveloped space in downtown Franklin, at 66 Water St., students learn the advanced concepts and techniques of injury prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation in order to get patients up and moving again. Here, too, project-based learning is the bedrock of the curriculum, said Jennifer Austin, director of the athletic training master’s program. “We have a fairly large research component built in, so that’s a key difference between the graduate and undergraduate program. The content is similar, but the approach to it is at a higher level. Students are really required to do a lot of prep work coming into class,” she said. Students are working on research related to physical activity level and lower back pain in high school athletes. Another group is comparing the impact of traditional foam rollers and new vibrating versions on spine movement in baseball and softball players. www.FranklinCollege.edu

Thad Harmon ’17, a biology major in the pre-dental program, engages in lab work in one of the current Barnes Hall facilities.

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The new science center will make that kind of learning possible in all disciplines. Plans call for the modernization and expansion of Barnes Hall, a classic brick structure constructed in 1927. While the building has been a central part of campus for nearly a century, its features no longer work with the college’s science aspirations. Science instruction of the past relied on lectures and canned lab sessions that yielded predictable results, according to natural science division head and biology professor Steve Browder, Ph.D. “Now, with open-ended investigation and inquiry learning, the building doesn’t meet our needs,” Browder said. One of the most effective ways to engage students is through undergraduate research. The goal is to not only expand their breadth of knowledge, but to also gain experience that will make them valuable in internships and employment after graduation. Even in their freshman and sophomore years, students are encouraged to get involved in research projects, Browder said. “We think students should get involved in undergraduate research early on and that it shouldn’t be www.FranklinCollege.edu

restricted to students who excel in certain classroom activities,” he said. “Sometimes, it’s the student who maybe isn’t as motivated in a traditional classroom setting who gets involved in a research project and blossoms.” The new science center will be instrumental in putting that concept into practice. Though design plans are still being finalized, the new center will include four times more undergraduate research space than in Barnes Hall, Browder said. These specific spaces will allow students to do long-term research without having to move or disturb their experiments when other classes are in session. “It’s really difficult to run ongoing research projects out of teaching labs,” Browder said. “Students will get a project set up, but then someone will need the space for a lab. This way, they can come in at odd hours and work on their own schedule.” Labs are being designed to be more modular and flexible, so that students can move around to encourage working together on problems. Drop-down utilities will be installed in the ceilings, so that students can gain access to electricity, gas or air where they need it. Increased space will allow for rooms

large enough to combine labs and lectures at the same time. “That idea of flexible space is important because things change. What we’d envisioned as a biology lab now, five years down the road maybe will be a chemistry lab,” Browder said. Students will have dedicated lounges and study areas to collaborate with each other and professors. The botany department will have a greenhouse accessible through the building, so that it can be better used in the winter. “We’ve got several projects involving growing plants, and you need a facility to do that,” Browder said. “This facility will be light years beyond what we have right now. And we’d like to see some of our other faculty implement plants as well. Plant molecular research is a really important part of our economy.” Groundbreaking and site work are expected on the project in May, with the construction starting in June. An aggressive timetable means that the goal is to have the science center finished, furnished and equipped in time for the start of classes in August 2018. “My goal is to make this project available as quickly as possible,” Minar said. “We need this facility, and the community has waited a long time.” ■

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International internship supports service learning, professional growth

Artur Schneider ’17 beams at a baby he delivered while interning in Ghana.

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By Laura Olivo ’17 Pulliam Fellow

Through the Passionate Youth Voluntary Organisation, Sarah Hendricks ’17 and Artur Schneider ’17 were able to intern at Manhyia District Hospital in Ghana, Africa, this past summer. They returned to Franklin College invigorated by their experiences and eager to continue their journeys toward medical careers. Hendricks is from Indianapolis and majors in biology. Schneider is an international student from Zurich, Switzerland, and triple-majors in biology, chemistry and French. Both students have a close relationship with Jennifer (Piland) Cataldi ’05, director of the college’s office of global education. Cataldi previously helped Hendricks study away in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Japan. Cataldi also mentored Schneider through his transition from Switzerland to Indiana. When both students inquired about 2016 international summer programs, Cataldi shared a list of options and helped the students with the application and travel preparation processes after they made their choices. The students received financial assistance to realize their international internship dreams through the college’s Raymond D. and Enid McCaslin Kelly Endowed Travel Fund and the Branigin Engaged Learning Scholars Fund. “It was always a dream of mine to go to Ghana,” Schneider said. “When I was a little boy, I watched soccer a lot, and Ghana was always in the World Cup. I felt a connection with Ghana more than the other countries I could have gone to.” Hendricks chose Ghana because of the hands-on medical opportunities that she would not have received at this stage of her education in the United States. “Their medical field is very lenient, and they don’t have as many laws,” Hendricks explained. “I also chose Ghana because I hadn’t been to Africa yet.” www.FranklinCollege.edu

Hendricks said while overseas Cataldi always was accessible. She checked up on Hendricks and Schneider to ensure everything was going well throughout their servicelearning experience. For three weeks, both students resided in Kumasi, Ghana. They stayed with Seth and Colby Robinson, who have a Franklin College connection, Colby’s sister, Megan Robinson ’14. Hendricks and Schneider interned daily at a hospital, where they were involved in providing gynecology and prenatal services. Both students conducted ultrasounds, and Schneider had the unique opportunity to deliver a baby. When the students had free time from the hospital, they enjoyed volunteering at a local orphanage. “When people are struggling in their life, I like to help,” Hendricks said. “Be it sharing a smile or a listening ear or donating.” While in Ghana, Hendricks and Schneider both benefited from content they learned in human and animal physiology classes with Franklin biology professor Samuel Rhodes, Ph.D. “Physiology classes gave us the basis

for figuring out how to pinpoint areas of the body to properly conduct ultrasounds,” Schneider said. “It took a while to figure out how to interpret the ultrasound images because they’re all gray colors, but it was the best experience to be able to tell someone ‘you’re pregnant!’” Because of their leadership skills, Hendricks and Schneider had many duties delegated to them. Hendricks helped educate younger volunteers about biological processes, and when they needed assistance in taking vitals, she would help. Schneider often led group outings for his international peer volunteers after interpreting instructions from the hosts on how to navigate through the city. Hendricks and Schneider both have applied to medical school, citing that going to Ghana has given them confidence in knowing they have chosen the right field and will be able to excel in the future. Hendricks is optimistic that the global perspective gained through her travels will help her more skillfully and compassionately serve others. “I think I will be better prepared to adapt and help patients, knowing their

cultural backgrounds may influence the way they communicate,” she said. Hendricks plans to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine or a physician’s assistant, although she may take a gap year to be an emergency medical technician or certified nursing assistant. Schneider’s career goal is to become a surgeon. “Franklin has taught me so much about how to communicate and interact with people as well as how to serve the community — ways to be a good person, overall.” Schneider said. “Franklin’s liberal arts curriculum has taught me to be the person I am today.” Both students have plans to go abroad again; Hendricks is planning to travel with the college to Greece in January 2017; Schneider is planning to travel with his family and girlfriend to England this winter and then to Spain, Czech Republic and Switzerland next summer. Schneider previously has been to Australia, Asia, Tunisia and almost every country in Europe with his family. ■

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Sarah Hendricks ’17 monitors her patient’s blood pressure while interning with Manhyia District Hospital in Ghana.

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Student-journalists cover national politics live By Laura Olivo ’17 Pulliam Fellow

While many of us watched coverage of the national political conventions from our homes, some student-journalists were in the center of the action reporting the news live on behalf of TheStatehouseFile.com. TheStateHouseFile.com is an Indiana news organization powered by Franklin College students who report political and government news that media outlets across the state can purchase to include in their newspapers and on websites. In an advisory role, Rachel Hoffmeyer, executive editor for TheStatehouseFile.com, accompanied Ashley Steeb ’17, Jackson Hughes ’18 and Adrianna Pitrelli ’18 to cover the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 18–21. Hoffmeyer also joined Andi TenBarge ’17, Shelby Mullis ’19 and Megan Powell ’19 on a trek to cover the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25–28.

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Student-journalists Jackson Hughes ’18 and Adrianna Pitrelli ’18 appear poised amid chaos on the floor at the Republic National Convention.

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Students were selected for the engaged-learning opportunity through an application process and received financial assistance for travel, lodging and meals. “The funds came from the partnership agreements and individual subscriptions that provide the revenue stream for the TheStatehouseFile.com,” said John Krull ’81, Pulliam School of Journalism director. “Those funds we use to provide financial support for the students who work on site at the Statehouse and to enhance their educational experiences through opportunities like covering the national conventions.” The students selected had a variety of reasons they wanted to participate. Hughes, the only political science major in the group, said, “I felt a strong connection to the convention after Mike Pence was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate. For the first time in a long while, Indiana actually mattered in a national political race, and I wanted to be a part of that historic moment.” An ongoing internship at TheStatehouseFile.com influenced Mullis’ interest in participating. Mullis said, “If you would’ve asked me last year if I was interested in going to the Democratic National Convention, I would’ve said no. It’s surprising to see in the course of less than a year how much my mindset has changed because of interning in 2015 at TheStatehouseFile.com. I decided to apply (for the convention opportunity) because I became more personally invested in politics, and it’s a huge factor in the world.” TenBarge was excited by the chance to grow the list of state- and

national-level political reporting experiences on her resume. “Covering the Democratic National Convention was the perfect way to start off my senior year as a multimedia journalism major,” TenBarge said. Pitrelli wanted to be a part of history. “It seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I could not pass up,” she said. Since the students represented TheStatehouseFile.com, they received the same credentials as journalists representing national media outlets and had to navigate all the same hurdles to see and hear the action at the conventions. Mullis said, “I was really able to get out there. I wasn’t afraid to grab a delegate and say, ’I’m from Indiana, tell me about this . . . ’” Hughes faced some challenges vying with other photo journalists for a prime location to shoot Melania Trump’s speech. “It was hell at times. Absolutely chaotic. What people watching TV don’t see is the amount of profanity journalists use to communicate how frustrated they are with a situation,” said Hughes. He speculated some journalists used tantrums as a tactic to secure space. “The louder you are, the less people want to be around you, and fewer people means more room to work.” He added, “At times, I felt out of my element, but focusing on the goal of getting great content that could be picked up by media outlets around the state made it easier for me to become assertive.” Throughout the convention, Steeb was grateful she had previous interviewing experience from her internship with TheStatehouseFile.com and preparatory journalism courses. “People (at the convention) weren’t very open to talking,” Steeb said. But, she found a tactic that worked. “Start with small talk and basic questions, then move into the hard-hitting www.FranklinCollege.edu

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questions — that’s what we learned in Multimedia Reporting and Interviewing class.” Pitrelli also credits an internship at TheStatehouseFile.com for helping her feel professionally prepared and confident during the chaotic conventions. “Journalism isn’t just about writing. It’s about knowing how to ask the right questions, working hard and being persistent. From TheStatehouseFile.com, I learned how to work calmly in high-stress situations,” Pitrelli said. Both Mullis and TenBarge had previous experience covering a debate between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in Flint, Mich. However, the experience of going to Philadelphia was surreal in comparison, according to Mullis. “To be on the floor of the arena and be able to look around at everything unfolding was crazy,” Mullis said. “I never would’ve thought I would be reporting at a convention with a presidential candidate and delegates all in the same room.” There are some moments from the convention Mullis said she will never forget. For example, during the Democratic roll call, when Hillary Clinton received the votes needed to secure the nomination, the atmosphere was electrifying. “I got goosebumps,” Mullis said. “I watched history be made in front of my eyes.” Pitrelli recalls the excitement among the Indiana delegates’ faces when Pence officially became the vice-presidential nominee. Many delegates were jumping up and down while others were crying, recalled Pitrelli. “It was hard not to smile and cheer as a proud Hoosier,” Pitrelli said. Overall, the students remain grateful for the experience and proud that such a milestone can be included on their future resumes. www.FranklinCollege.edu

Student-journalist Shelby Mullis ’19 hobnobs with Matt Lauer, TV news reporter and host of “The Today Show.”

Mullis credits the Pulliam School of Journalism for making the unique opportunity possible. “I couldn’t have done it without the PSJ family,” Mullis said. “I look at all my friends who are studying journalism at other schools, and they’re not getting the hands-on experiences that I’m getting at Franklin.” Steeb said she grew professionally through the experience. “I learned I could handle the stress of a crazy work week since we typically would wake up at 9 a.m. and not get back to bed until 4 a.m. I also learned how to hone my writing for politics and avoid looking biased because of my own views. And I learned a lot about breaking down barriers and getting past the weirdness of having social interactions with people I don’t know; that was probably the best experience.” Powell said reporting on the convention changed her perspective on journalism and opened her eyes to a career opportunity. Her college major was undeclared prior to the convention, but she returned home inspired to major in elementary

education and minor in English as a second language. “The experience helped me not only become a better writer and communicator, it showed me what I wanted in life; journalism always will be a part of me. I hope to become a journalism teacher or to work closely with the state department of education to make a difference,” said Powell. TenBarge plans to work for a TV news station as a multimedia reporter after graduation. “I’m not sure at this point if I want to continue to work as a political reporter,” TenBarge said. “But, I know the lessons I’ve learned from covering politics the past three and half years will carry through into any subject matter I decide to report.” Hughes is hopeful the convention and other engaged-learning experiences will give him an edge in the job market after he graduates. “Franklin is great at offering real-world experience,” Hughes said. “When you pair that with an experience such as TheStatehouseFile.com, students are prepared to take on anything.” ■ Autumn 2016

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Homecoming recognition dinners honor alumni, friends

Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Chad McCullough ’96, Mary Alice (Wagner) Medlicott ’45 (HD ’10) and Chris Chastain-Goldsberry ’83

Hail to Franklin recognition award recipients Margee M. Stamper, Travis Braun ’10 and Mary Margaret (Partenheimer) Webb ’59, Ed.D.

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Homecoming festivities included two recognition dinners to thank individuals for their positive impact on the college and to celebrate their personal and professional accomplishments. First was the Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner, held on Thursday, Oct. 6, in recognition of three alumni, Chris ChastainGoldsberry ’83, Chad McCullough ’96 and Mary Alice (Wagner) Medlicott ’45 (HD ’10). The trio received keepsake plaques during the dinner, and their names and portraits were engraved upon a bronze recognition plaque permanently displayed in Spurlock Center. They also were recognized during halftime of Saturday’s football game against Earlham College. Highlights of their contributions to Franklin College athletics follow. Inductee Chastain-Goldsberry was a standout player in basketball and volleyball during the 1979–83 seasons. She helped lead the Franklin College women’s basketball team to a pivotal victory against Butler University in 1980, securing the state title and advancing the Grizzlies to the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Division II national championships in Green Bay, Wis. She earned 1983 AIAW All-District 21 honors and currently ranks seventh in Franklin women’s basketball history with 600 career rebounds. In volleyball, Chastain-Goldsberry earned district Most Valuable Player honors in 1982 for her role in helping the Grizzlies win the state’s top two tournaments. She also helped the team finish fifth in the NAIA Division II national tournament. Inductee McCullough was a two-time www.FranklinCollege.edu

all-conference runner for the Franklin College men’s cross-country and track and field teams. He earned all-conference accolades in cross-country during the 1993 season and won a league title in the 1,500-meter run in 1996. McCullough remained active at Franklin after his graduation, serving as a volunteer assistant coach during the late 1990s. In 2015, he started the Memorial Day Mile, an annual race in Franklin, Ind., designed to help participants remember and honor those who have served in the military and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. Inductee Medlicott has been a devoted fan of Franklin College athletics for as long as she can remember. She was born in a house located across the street from the original Franklin College gymnasium, now the Fitness Center, and some of her earliest memories are of attending campus athletics events. She was especially fond of following the career of her uncle, legendary Franklin College basketball coach Ernest “Griz” Wagner 1922. The college’s Grizzly athletics mascot was selected as a tribute to Wagner, who coached basketball at the college for 11 years and led his teams to state collegiate championships in 1923 and 1924. Medlicott continues to be a die-hard Grizzlies’ fan and avid supporter of men’s and women’s athletics. Homecoming festivities continued on Friday, Oct. 7, with the Hail to Franklin dinner and the Alumni Council’s presentation of three awards to Travis Braun ’10, Margee M. Stamper and Mary Margaret (Partenheimer) Webb ’59, Ed.D. In recognition of his blossoming career as a Hollywood writer, recent win in a national TV commercialproducing competition and countless professional journalism milestones achieved during college, Braun received the Young Alumnus Award. His noteworthy achievements included placing as a finalist three consecutive years in Indiana’s premier collegiate feature writing challenge, the www.FranklinCollege.edu

Indianapolis Press Club Foundation’s Keating Competition. His college career also included internships with The Indianapolis Star, “ABC World News Tonight” and USA Today, where he earned 45 byline articles and two on the cover of the sports section. Braun earned his Franklin College journalism degree in only three years, then moved to Burbank, Calif., where he landed a position as a personal assistant, researching heinous murders for the writers of CBS’s “Criminal Minds.” Concurrently, Nickelodeon accepted him into its network writing program, and he sold his first animated short. Braun currently is a staff writer on the Disney Jr. series “Vampirina.” He also is writing a Disney Jr. original movie SDORKS, as well as a feature for Nickelodeon called “Snow Bird.” He has written for Dreamworks’ “Turbo FAST” and is beginning work on a new pilot for Disney XD. Super Bowl fans also may be familiar with Braun’s “Doritos Dogs” TV commercial that aired during the big game in February. Braun wrote and co-produced the commercial, which advanced to a finalist competition on social media. Public voting helped “Doritos Dogs,” the crowd favorite, win, earning Braun $1 million and the chance to work with a Hollywood director on future projects. For the significant impact she has made on Franklin College through her professional contributions, financial support and longtime loyalty, Stamper received the Associate Alumna Award. Stamper joined the Franklin staff in 2003 as director of stewardship and development services. Two years later, she transitioned to director of major and annual giving, serving for two years. She then served as director of alumni relations for five years. During Stamper’s notable tenure on the institutional advancement team, she played a critical role in fundraising campaigns supporting renovation of the Napolitan Alumni House, Napolitan Student Center and Richardson Chapel. Her involvement

also included significant fundraising benefiting the Branigin Field for football and soccer and the Grizzly Park amenities. Another project Stamper stewarded was the Franklin Alumni Network, also known as the FAN, an online resource alumni and friends have come to count on for college news and event details. A signature program started under Stamper and continuing today is the career networking series for Franklin seniors and alumni. Stamper and her husband, Bill, are Franklin donors and members of the Old Main lifetime giving society. In gratitude of her impact on education through teaching and creating scholarships and in celebration of the example she sets in living life to the fullest, Webb received the Distinguished Alumna Award. Webb was a nontraditional Franklin College student who enrolled while her three children were still under age 5. While balancing family obligations with college requirements, she managed to graduate cum laude and was offered a position teaching third grade at Northwood Elementary School in Franklin. She taught there for 32 years, spending seven in a dual role as the assistant principal and third-grade reading/language teacher. Throughout her career in education, Webb pursued lifelong-learning opportunities, amassing degrees in four different decades. After her graduation from Franklin College, she earned a master’s degree in elementary education from Butler University in 1964, a specialist degree in elementary reading education in 1979 and a doctorate in school administration in 1983, both of the latter from Indiana University. For Webb, teaching was a dream career, and her desire to help others experience the satisfaction of doing what they love is one reason she and her late husband, Denzil, became philanthropists. They funded scholarships and fellowships at Franklin College, Indiana and Butler universities and the University of Indianapolis. ■

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1. Math and computing students and alumni include at center in the Franklin sweatshirt associate professor Justin Gash, Ph.D. Behind him are Cory Bugelholl ’18, Sara Bugelholl ’16, Jacqueline Settles ’18, professor Dan Callon ’77, executive secretary Kristine (Bertram) Wood ’86, Anne (Kaylor) Geary ’12, Sara (Chauvette) Wagner ’12 and math study center director and lecturer Angie (Hughes) Walls ’88 2. Jane (Totten) Galin ’69, Kathy Hibbs ’70 and Janice Hall, spouse of Mike Hall ’69

3. Olivia Covington ’15, Cody Warren ’16, Emily Irvin ’16 and Megan Ruggles ’16 4. Heather (Coyle) Montgomery ’11, her spouse, Tyler, and their daughter, Emilia, pose with Benjamin Franklin. 5. Fifty-year reunion attendees Ann (Gresley) Weber ’66 and Karen (Jameson) Ferrill ’66 represent their class while serving as honorary football captains and conducting the coin toss. 6. Alumni Council members Erin (Bracht) Clark ’06 and Kelli (DeMott) Park ’81 (left) host the hospitality booth as guests select spirit gear.

7. Homecoming king Devante Ash ’17 and queen Emily Day ’17 8. Abby (Clark) Umphress ’11, Lindsay (Brester) Burks ’11, Courtney (Deem) Story ’11, Amanda Moore ’11 and Ashley (O’Gara) Holden ’11 9. Lauren Harmon ’18, Anastasia Gentry ’17, Morgan Herr ’19, Delaney Hobbs ’20, Abbigail Lenhart ’19 and Emma Veid ’19 10. Max Gill ’61, retired college trustees William “Bill” R. Brown ’61 and Ken Dunn ’51 11. Samm Hayes ’18 lifts Jordan Brown ’18 in celebration as Landon Johnson ’18 watches. The Grizzlies scored six touchdowns and gained 479 total yards in a decisive 40–7 Homecoming victory over Earlham College.

12. Kappa Delta Rho fraternity members Trent Whaley ’10, Adam Shepherd ’18, Evan Wineland ’06 and Richie Conway ’17 13. Eric Cravens ’19, Payton Herdey ’19, Jackson Hughes ’18, Austin Langen ’19, Dakota Busch ’20 and Masen Yeo ’20

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1. Grizzlies celebrating 50 years or more since their college graduation in the first row are Carol (Stark) Bales ’66, Marcia (Smith) Graves ‘66, Ann (Gresley) Weber ’66, Sue (Holder) Martin ’66, Connie Garrett ’66 and Judy Roscoe ’66. In the second row are Karen (Jameson) Ferrill ’66, Sharon Gray ’66, Helen (Silber) Mykel ’66, Susan (Owens) Douglas ’66, Ken Dunn ’51, Shirley Lyster ’51, Leah (McCombs) Hooker ’54 and Pam (Herring) Hicks ’56. In the third row are James Newell ’66, Fred Swift ’66, Tom Southern ’66, Doug Fulmer ’66, Marty Price ’66 and Susan (Johnson) DeVoss ’66 (HD ’14).

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2. Class of ’71 reunion attendees in the first row are Sandi (Wulfhorst) Zets, Linda (Barteck) Unsworth, Nancy (Martin) Mengelt, Lois (Smith) Engebretson and Joyce (Byer) Shook. In the second row are Steve Smith, Bill Unsworth, Mike Petti and Bob Shook. 3. Class of ’81 reunion attendees in the first row are Carmen (Collier) Madsen, Amy (Taylor) Carlton, Kelli (DeMott) Park and Colleen (Sexton) Lahr. In the second row are Donald Martin, Jeff Madsen, Michael O’Dell, Joe Lesko and Gordy Clemens. 4. Class of ’91 reunion attendees in the first row are Dawn (Calhoun) Holt, Lara (Hunt) Sargologo and David M. Seward. In the second row are Jeff Holt, Joe VanSkyock and Matt Hunt. 5. Class of ’76 reunion attendees in the first row are Ed McIlwain, Karen (Esposito) Greenslade, Debra (Shaw) Lee, Connie (Allen) Wininger and Jacqui (Good) Hermance. In the second row are Vicki (Dyer) Hulsman, Ralph Greenslade, Tom Hale, Andy Henderson, Zoe (Taylor) Freeland, Joyce (Kramer) Cox and Sue (Alexander) Lavalli. In the third row are Joan Serverson, John Auld, Philip Wagoner, John Essex II, Debbie (Jones) Derrico and Tom Derrico. In the fourth row are Cindy (Stillabower) Krueger, Diane (Muth) Thompson, Bob Dine, Tom Wilson, Bob Heuchan, Steve Brown and Stu Mathis.

6. Class of ’86 reunion attendees in the first row are Wendy (Shuler) Hagn, Tina (Smith) Harmeyer, Susan (Irwin) Brown, Debbie (Hill) Davis and Karen (Schofner) Wolter. In the second row are Herb Witham, Andy Seward, Todd Davis and Don Gilpin. 7. Class of ’06 reunion attendees in the first row are Ricka (Goodwin) Cutter, Laura (Duerstock) Klein, Jodi (Rodriguez) Alexander, Jessie Smith, Heather (Peters) Harris, Meghann (Disch) Mayfield and Renee (Kean) Knight. In the second row are Evan Wineland, Jeremy Votaw, Amy Gatewood, Amanda Callahan, Ellen Gunn, Stacy (Roe) Roth and Erin (Bracht) Clark. In row three are Leslie (Mehrlich) Nation, Becky (Ballard) Fluty, Bryston Cutter, Jill (Coy) Hamilton and Liz Shertzer. 8. Class of ’96 reunion attendees in the first row are Rebecca (Rude) Ogle, Kelly (Smith) Fulford, Jane Mitchell, Karen Miller, Maleta (Fisher) Schmidt and Amy (Kean) VerSteeg. In the second row are Jessica (Schroeder) Briscoe, Jason Fallon, Amy (Lower) Dallas, Erin Rosen, Mari Jo (Merkel) Moody, Ryan Moody, Echo Wu and Leesa (Laymon) Chesnut.

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9. Class of ’11 reunion attendees in the first row are Julie (Crothers) Beer, Tiffany Tibbot-Talbert, Amanda Waling, Erin Cataldi, Brittni Kirkby, Trung “Jack” Le and Megan Mattingly. In the second row are Elizabeth Kuka, Kate (Neff) Pennington, Kate (Miller) Denton, Stephanie (Adams) Whaley, Ashley (O’Gara) Holden, Amanda Moore and Heather (Coyle) Montgomery.

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President’s Dinner, a celebration of philanthropy The annual President’s Dinner took place on Nov. 11 in the Napolitan Student Center’s Branigin Room. In keeping with tradition, the event focused on thanking and recognizing donors and community partners for their impact on the college. This year’s format also gave dinner guests the opportunity to attend a reception and meet Boston Globe Editor-at-Large Walter (Robby) V. Robinson, who was a team member in the newspaper’s “Spotlight” investigation, which earned a Pulitzer Prize and inspired an Academy Award-winning film by the same name. After the President’s Dinner, Robinson gave a public lecture at the college and shared his perspective on the diminishing style of journalism that holds powerful institutions accountable. Other highlights of the dinner event included remarks from an international student, who offered a glimpse of how the Franklin experience has transformed his life. The dinner began with an invocation by Alexis Bullock ’18, who majors in philosophy and political science, minors in religion and is a member of the Student Foundation. Then, President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D., gave opening remarks stating, “In the RENEE (KEAN) KNIGHT ’06

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midst of change, we still gather here for old-fashioned purpose, to thank you for your generosity and to thank God for the abundance we have.” He continued by highlighting four projects indicative of the college’s values and priorities and made possible by philanthropy. The first important project is a diversity and inclusion center that will be located in what is now the Quiet Lounge on the second floor of the Napolitan Student Center. Over Winter Term, the lounge will be upgraded and rebranded. Minar said, “We know that in educational settings we have to educate an increasingly diverse populace but also educate us all about difference and about how to work with difference and change. Our students have to leave Franklin ready to work in a global business environment and with people from many, many backgrounds. Students also need understanding that diverse groups make better decisions — simple truth demonstrated by social science around the matter.” A second important project, according to Minar, is developing the Franklin College brand, with guidance from a national firm with extraordinary experience in higher education. Minar said, “We want to define succinctly what sets Franklin apart from other colleges and communicate that with one voice, creating internal alignment and building reputation. This is more than pretty brochures and advertising, more than better sales of what we already do. This is more than official school colors and logos; this is about shaping our product, and about telling the story of what makes Franklin, Franklin.” Minar indicated that branding will enable Franklin to be the strongest institution possible, to understand its own market position and to attract students who are the best possible students for what the college offers and who need a Franklin education most. Such enrollment will make

continued support for scholarships critical. Minar shared that the recent creation of the Winkler Endowed Scholarship Fund of more than $130,000 demonstrates the significant impact of planning and estate giving to the college and underscores the institutional priority of keeping college affordable and providing as much support for students as possible. A third important project is the science center (See related article on Page 6.) The board of trustees in October approved moving forward with construction and redevelopment of the science center, and two anonymous trustees made significant gifts toward reinvigorating the effort. Plans are to break ground in May and launch construction no later than June 2017. Minar said, “The study of science is critical to who we are as an institution and always has been. Your critical philanthropic support has made this possible. But we continue to seek additional support for the project in order to make it possible.” The fourth important project is Strategic Planning Around Reorganization of Curriculum, also known as SPARC, a task force Minar created over the summer as a result of the strategic plan. SPARC members are working with the faculty in an attempt to identify new approaches to delivering curriculum in ways built around high-impact educational practices, including internships, undergraduate research and study-away programs. SPARC is charged with facilitating the development of a model of teaching and learning that will help strengthen the college brand that already exists around effective immersive and engaged learning. Minar thanked the Branigin Foundation for giving generously in support of engaged learning and of student opportunities in engaged learning. In closing, Minar said, “What stands out most, to me, about Franklin www.FranklinCollege.edu

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College is the drive that people in our community have to engage closely with students to enhance their learning and their collegiate experiences and the impact of their college educations on their lives. Franklin College is a transformational place. That is who we are, and that is the most important thing we can be, in my assessment. “We can’t do this without you, our partners in philanthropy, our partners in education and our partners in changing the world. Thank you.” After his remarks, Minar introduced board chair Christi Fields ’74, who, on behalf of the Franklin College Board of Trustees, thanked guests for their commitment and generosity. She then recognized some special donors for their lifetime support: New members in the Old Main Society: (Cumulative gifts of more than $25,000 or bequests of more than $50,000) Doreen and T.H. St. Clair New members in the President’s Club: (Cumulative gifts of more than $10,000 or bequests of more than $25,000) Todd ’84 and Kimberly (LaFary) Bemis ’84 Dale and Debbie (Waltz) Cummins ’77 Gail and Stuart Lowry “We thank you all so much,” said Fields in conclusion. She then introduced Artur Schneider ’17, an international student from Switzerland who majors in biology and minors in chemistry and French (See related article on Page 8). He is an honors student, making the Dean’s List five semesters and President’s List one semester, as well as an outstanding member of the Grizzlies’ swim team. He was the first Franklin swimmer ever to qualify for the NCAA Division III Swimming National Championships; in fact, he qualified two consecutive years in five different events. He also holds 21 gold medals and is the most decorated swimmer of all time in the Liberal Arts Swimming and Diving Championships; he has never lost a race. www.FranklinCollege.edu

Schneider spoke about seizing opportunities well beyond the academic and athletic pursuits that initially attracted him to Franklin College. Schneider shared how his first contact at the college, swimming and diving coarch Andy Hendricks, has made a lasting impact. “Coach made me feel important from the very first day I met him. It was his confidence, his commitment and his passion that helped me make my decision to come to Franklin College. For the last four years and for the rest of my life, he will remain a good friend and mentor,” he said. Schneider also recognized biology professor Steve Browder, Ph.D., the college’s natural science division head, for some special assistance after an internship failed to materialize. “He found an alternative for me, with a bariatric surgeon, and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had,” recalled Schneider. Further, Schneider recognized President Minar for inviting him to help represent the student body as part of the strategic planning task force involved in making plans for the

Student Foundation members traditionally help host the President’s Dinner. Included in row one are Elyse Hoy ’18, Noviyanti Effendi ’18, Andrea Underwood ’18, Brittny Balog ’18 and Kenzie Glassburn ’19. In row two are Sophie Abner ’17, Hanna Ballard ’17, Jaime Robbins ’17, Megan Lalioff ’17 and Alexis Bullock ’18. In row three are Artur Schneider ’17, Jake Smith ’18, Thad Harmon ’17 and Kiara Patton ’17. In row four are Allen Smith ’18, Wil Gosser ’17 (beard), Kyle Sauley ’17, Jake Smith ’17 (bow tie), Cole Falco ’17 and John Zemkewicz ’17.

college’s future. “I was excited to see that our voice, the student voice, was just as important as anyone else’s,” said Schneider. Schneider also expressed gratitude for the scholarships that have made so many of his high-impact experiences possible; they include the Hibbs Pre-Medical Endowed Scholarship, the Raymond and Catherine Cowan Endowed Scholarship and the Raymond D. and Enid McCaslin Kelly Travel Fund. Schneider concluded, “I am thankful for everything that I have experienced on this campus. It has made me who I am today.” Minar returned to the stage, thanked Schneider and again thanked guests for their generosity before encouraging everyone to attend the Robinson lecture. ■ Autumn 2016

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The legacy continues . . . Following in the footsteps of relatives who are attending or have graduated from Franklin College is a family tradition for many students. Within a family, the custom may even span multiple generations. Each student — past or present — represents their family’s Franklin College legacy. This fall, some of the new students who proudly carry on their family’s legacy and share a place in Franklin College history gathered for a voluntary photo. The new students’ names are bold, and their relatives’ names are bold in parentheses. We’re proud to have all of them in the Franklin family. RENEE (KEAN) KNIGHT ’06

The legacy students holding the GRIZ balloons in the first row are Kinsley Castro ’20 (aunt, Beth Crocker ’06; uncle, Cody Crocker ’19), Amanda McKinney ’20 (brother, James McKinney Jr. ’17); Lacey Siderewicz ’20 (aunt, Amy Heavner Bastin ’95; uncle, Brett Bastin ’95), Delaney Hobbs ’20 (sister, Presleigh Hobbs ’16) and Mahalah Wilson ’20 (aunt, Lisa Wilson Arnold ’89). In the second row are Haylee Niedbalski ’20 (grandfather, Harold Schafstall Jr. ’65); Sydney Fears ’20 (mother, Lisa Combs Fears ’89); Jared Wilkerson ’20 (cousin, Will Terhune ’19; aunts, Libby Cummings Terhune ’89 and Lisa Cummings; uncle, Arthur D. Terhune ’91), Jaycie Blanford ’20 (grandfather, Bill Carson ’61; grandmother, Sue Brown Lockmiller ’64; uncles, Bill Brown ’61 and Bob Brown ’54); and Miranda Giddens ’20 (mother, Jennifer Adams Giddens ’94). In the third row are Jonathon Ross ’20 (grandfather, Larry Ross ’65, grandmother; Marilyn Ruffalo Ross ’64; father, Michael Ross ’88), Jared Schoen ’20 (grandmother, Pauline Loesch Irvine ’36), Shawn Ewing ’20 (uncle, Heath Ewing ’02), Mariah Weddle ’20 (father, Doug Weddle ’84; brother, Noah Weddle ’19), and Jessica Hauswald ’20 (grandfather, Tom Hauswald ’73; grandmother, Ginny Ehalt Hauswald ’72). In the fourth row are Brooke Maxwell ’20, Elizabeth Wilson ’20 (uncle, Bryan Oberholtzer ’96; aunt, Jamie Wiles Oberholtzer ’97), Ryan Wieneke ’20 (father, Matthew Wieneke ’91; mother, Lisa Cooley Wieneke ’89; sister, Mackenzie Wieneke ’16), Dylan Graham ’20 (mother, Susan Stone Graham ’91; aunts, Jennifer Stone Doty ’93 and Laura Stone Albright ’88); Lydia Gibson ’20 (brother, William Gibson ’18) and C.J. Stewart ’20 (brother, Levi Remley ’16). In the fifth row are Kyle Meyer ’20 (father, Randy Meyer ’89); Drew Eldon ’20 (cousins, Adam Witham ’12 and Marianne Tolamachoff Witham ’12) and Bryce Brown ’20 (cousin, Richard Delph ’73). ■

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ENGAGING EVERYONE

PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE

ENGAGING EVERY ONE Dear Alumni and Friends,

Thank you for your philanthropy and the impact you make at Franklin College. Your gifts are fueling an exciting time of innovation and facilitating projects that inspire us to think forward and achieve at new levels.

I am thrilled that in October the board of trustees approved moving forward with the redevelopment of Barnes Hall into a science center, where students will have greater opportunities for project-based learning, cross-functional collaboration and undergraduate research. These experiences coupled with exemplary classroom instruction will help students build the skill sets employers in the life sciences and emerging industries demand. Our momentum to meet the evolving needs of students and realize the science center is strong, but your continued philanthropic support is critical to maintaining our timeline and opening the science center for classes in the fall of 2018. The science center is one way our college is striving to meet the needs and dreams of a diverse group of students who come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty also recently updated the liberal arts curriculum to include material on recognizing and valuing forms of diversity and approved measures to ensure every student will complete a diversity course addressing how differences and uneven distribution of power and privilege shape perspective and life

experiences. Additionally, we are excited about receiving donor gifts directed toward converting a space on the second floor of the Napolitan Student Center into a center for diversity and inclusion. Addressing diversity is important and challenging work, and we are making solid strides with your help. In fact, last year, 99 percent of our full-time students received some type of financial assistance. Your generosity to the Franklin Fund was the key to providing scholarships that helped make college affordable for the first-generation scholars and many others who continue to benefit tremendously from our individualized approach to education and high-impact practices such as internship assistance, studyaway placements and faculty-guided undergraduate research. We are pleased that this publication offers a glimpse of some students who are taking advantage of the opportunities your gifts provide, and we are grateful for your partnership in producing so many successful outcomes.

As a Franklin College alumna and the board of trustees chair, I believe in the strength and the future of this institution, and I believe we are on our way to new levels of excellence. Here are a few reasons we donors should be proud to be engaged in higher education at Franklin College: n

You should be proud of making Franklin a transformational place for students such as first-generation scholar and psychology major Brody Perrine ’17, recently selected an Orr Fellow. With its average acceptance rate of only 6 percent, the entrepreneurial fellowship program recruits top college seniors from the Midwest, and we are so proud that Brody is one of them. Recent graduates Ryan Baker ’16, a Columbia Law School student, and Kelsey Cross ’16, a Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law student, also are a reflection of the distinct way in which Franklin College helps individuals learn, grow and find their way in this world. And they all are a reflection of the value you help give to the Franklin experience. Thank you for being part of our college community, for caring about students and for enhancing their collegiate experiences. I’m proud of the impact a Franklin College education has on students’ lives and grateful for your shared commitment to engaging every one. Sincerely,

Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D. Franklin College President

Franklin College was ranked number one liberal arts college in Indiana and 44th national liberal arts college in the country by Washington Monthly. Franklin also was named a “best nationwide college for your money” by College Factual. Franklin College adopted a new strategic plan, Thinking Forward – Embracing New Dimensions. Several planning groups were charged with identifying and analyzing the challenges Franklin faces and finding opportunities to excel over the next 10 years. Born from that research is a shared vision for the college's future. It involves branding and marketing with forward-thinking, innovative concepts that will build upon Franklin's rich tradition of providing life-transforming educational experiences for students. View the plan on the college website www.FranklinCollege.edu/strategicplan.

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Franklin College is moving forward on the construction and redevelopment of a campus science center. We anticipate breaking ground in May and launching construction in June 2017, with completion planned by fall 2018. The project will help support our outstanding premedical and other science programs and greatly enhance student research and classroom experiences. The Master of Science in Athletic Training program began in July, debuting as the college's first-ever graduate program. Meanwhile, developmental work continues toward the creation of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.

In addition to these institutional milestones, we have many individual accomplishments among Franklin students and alumni to celebrate; you can read about some of them in this annual report. As donors, these are the impressive accomplishments we help make possible through our shared commitment to the college. Thank you for investing in Franklin students, past and present, and for believing we can do even more together. Sincerely,

Christine “Christi” S. Fields ’74

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

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ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,078,102 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,232,795 Pledges receivable, net of allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947,066 Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,187,901 Inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466,861 Investments in plant, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,571,580 Bond issue costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,436 Cash surrender value of life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172,740 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 133,755,481

REVENUES

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Tuition and fees 67.2% Auxiliaries 15.7% Investment income 11.0% Contributions including pledges 5.7% Miscellaneous .4%

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 464,141 Accrued payroll and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 991,823 Borrowings under lines of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,040,000 Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,925,000 Advances from federal agency for student loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,717,231 Liabilities under charitable annuity unitrust agreements . . . . . 857,113 Capital lease obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228,632 Deferred tuition, fees and deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,935 Funds held for campus organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123,427 Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13,644,302

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 64,444,188 Temporarily restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,083,039 Permanently restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,583,952

EXPENDITURES

TOTAL NET ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 120,111,179

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ENDOWMENT COMPOSITION The Franklin College Endowment assets are invested according to the asset allocation policy adopted by the board of trustees. The Investment Committee of the board directs and reviews the endowment investment policies and performance. The total assets of the endowment equals $81,474,329 as of June 30, 2016. The majority of the assets are designated to the endowment pool; others are invested individually due to donor restrictions. Twenty-one investment managers are used to invest the endowment pool. The endowment pool has a balance of $79,023,584 allocated as shown below: Cash and cash equivalents 1.9% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Bond funds and ETFs 17.6% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock funds and ETFs 47.6% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fund of funds .3% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative investments 27.9% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real estate 4.7% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

1,509,706 13,874,851 37,627,666 201,054 22,060,307 3,750,000 79,023,584

Other endowment assets are invested according to donor instructions. These funds total $2,450,745. This amount includes life insurance and annuity balances with a market value of $1,354,171.

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Student aid 32.7%

Student services 16.8% Auxiliary enterprises 10.0% Academic support 7.8% Institution support 7.4% Fundraising 3.3%

JESSICA AYER ’16

Benefiting from the liberal arts

Prior to graduating, political science major Jessica Ayer ’16 completed three internships, serving with each branch of the U.S. government. Her first internship on Capitol Hill was with U.S. Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.). She returned to the Hill the next summer to intern with the administrative office of the federal court system, and during the Winter Term of her junior year she interned with the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency’s environmental division at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. “Franklin College connected me with people in the political science realm across the country,” said Ayer. Her political science professors also opened doors to networking opportunities with Franklin alumni and other contacts practicing law. “It was beneficial to meet attorneys with various specializations and to talk with representatives of multiple law schools about my career options,” said Ayer. “My political science professors were very helpful when I began applying to law schools. Dr. Allison Fetter-Harrott,

(J.D., Ph.D.), reviewed my personal statement and other supplemental documents numerous times, and Dr. Randall Smith (Ph.D.) helped me evaluate each law school in terms of my personal pros and cons.” Ultimately, Ayer chose to enroll at the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she currently is a Franklin College Law Scholar Program Fellow. Ayer was nominated for the fellowship by her Franklin professors and was the recipient of a full-tuition scholarship. Through a partnership established in 2014, two law fellowships and, at minimum, half-tuition scholarships are available annually to Franklin students and/or alumni planning to attend IU McKinney. “I’m thankful for my FC liberal arts experience because it gave me the chance to take classes that complemented my major but showed me different perspectives. Without previous classes in philosophy and logic, for example, I would have had a more difficult time on the LSAT and in my current law classes.”

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Franklin College recognizes donors who made gifts to the college from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. Corporate-matching gifts, gifts made through a donor’s company and memorial gifts also are counted toward the giving society. The President’s Circle is a special recognition given to donors who made gifts of $1,000 or more to support the college.

Gold Key

Individuals Gifts of $10,000 or more Anonymous Gil & † Rita Abplanalp Devin & Shelby Anderson John & Beth Auld Nancy White Auld Amy L. Belisle Len & Terry Bissonnette V. Von Boll Bill & Sue Ann Brown Jeff & Allee Burt Pete & Ann Cangany John M. Chiarotti Marshall & Arlene Colburn Bob & Susan Staab DeVoss Susan Johnson DeVoss & Jay M. DeVoss Estate of Clifford H. & Paula Dietz Kenneth O. Dunn Christi Fields & Jack Borgerding Irv & Ingrid French Daniel & Pam Hann Gregg & Lynda Happe Mark & Kathy Martin Harrison Katie & Dick Kruse Jack & Sandy Laugle Dan S. Maddock & Debra Ross-Maddock Julia & Bob Martin Dave & Patty Mickel Michael W. O'Dell, M.D. (’81) John & Nancy Peterson Jane Hoffmeister Repp Dan K. Thomasson Douglas L. Tillman Connie Richardson Van Valer Estate of David H. & Lucille W. Ward Mary Margaret Partenheimer Webb

1834 Circle

Gifts between $5,000–$9,999 Anonymous Bob & Ellie Truesdell Ackley Todd & Kimberly La Fary Bemis Tom & Vicki Boyer Rob & Ruth Brown Sam & Alaine Bush John Cangany Bob & Luann Williams Colin Mary Ann Collier

Beverly Parker Curnutt Sally Thiesing Earl Jay & Candace Moseley Melissa & David DeHaven Bryan & Khristina Epperson Stephen & Cynthia Winters John & Dee Arnette Keith & Jane Ernst Nowka Dickerson Vern & Donna Eswine Joel & Mary O'Brien Jim & Jill Due Vera Evans Michael O'Brien & Jackie Scott & Nancy Gudeman Susie Fleck & Dave Wantz Nytes Cary & Kristi King Guse Ric Flecker & Jeanne Lager † Anna Lou Lawson Pickett John & Christina Hasewinkel Betty White Freeborn Brad & Natalie Dukes Marty & Angie Hicks Jerry & Molly Garau Roberts Steve & Sandi Huddleston Blair & Marge Cooper Geho Rafael & Beth Baker Linda Drake Kenny Carney Gillin Sánchez Richard & Sally Kloepfer Ed & Helen Glowski Paul & Nicci Ingram Sargent Joe & Marilyn Wertz Lain Jeff & Amy Anderson Godby Dan & Susan Schluge Susan & Joe Loomis Greg & Kate Gossett Kim Strough P.E. MacAllister Brittnee Singco Graman Jane Vandivier Don Miles & Judy Mitton Cody Graman Rod & Nancy Zellar Weber Marty & Pam Morris Lynette Gray Jim & Sandy Mock President’s Circle Jeff & Amy Moulden Griman Napolitan Gifts between $1,000–$2,499 Ted & Marcia Grossnickle Richard & Joan Roler Anonymous Boyd & Sandy Haley Norman Dave & Marcy Shanks Abel Ellis & Sherri Hall Russ & Ruth Pulliam Kevin W. Ailes & Carrie Fox Ryan Hammer Bill & Vicki Receveur Carl L. Allen Brett & Deana Baker Marjorie Lansing Salmassy Kevin Allen & Audra Haworth Rob & Janet Edmondson Ferguson-Allen Adam & Jennifer Bennet Schafstall Thurman & April Alvey Heghinian Rick & JoAnn Shields George & Barb Gamble Gene & Mary Lou Beatty Randy & Angie Stocklin Anderson Henderson John & Lesa Talley Joni M. Anderson Bob & Paula Heuchan Sean & Jennifer Thomasson Raymond & Ann Andrew Dennis & Cassandra Hicks Randy & Evelyn Tucker Doug & Kathy Andrews Lee & Helen Hodgen Dale & Carol Summers Lou Taylor Axelberg Worthe & Marie Holt Tumey Jerry & Grace Barlow Jane Howard Marty & Rowana Umbarger William W. Barrett Doug & Grace Surface Susan W. Williams & David Kory & Jessica Bell Howell Rimstidt Diana S. Black Roger & Betty Delay Hyatt Joan Lawson Wills Chad E. Bobb Mike Jarvis Al & Theressa Ellis Wright Andrew Bonnoront M. Jo Jurgensen Simon & Helen Kwok-wai Ray Bragiel George E. Klinger Wu David Brailow & Vita Viviano Mary Jo Lane Matt Brems Kelley & Dana Lasek Ben Franklin Circle Avery D. Brown Harold “Butch” & Ann Gifts between $2,500–$4,999 Colin and Bethany Brown Lawson Jon S. Almeras Doug & Constance Brown Mark & Cindy Lemmons Tom & Heather Armor Tom & Betty Sue Brunsman Mark Leonard Roger & Diane Bailey Herb & Nancy Kivett Cassel Paul Levett & Judy Eck Dave & Debbie Benham Taylor Carlton Sonny Linscott & Elaine Brian Biehn & Nathan Knies Barbara & Greg Chambers Steketee Diane & Bill Black Hollace & Kelly Chastain Gail & Stuart Lowry Reinhard & Martha Edward & Vimbai Chikwana Mark & Renee Loyd Bockstette John C. Clancy Larry & Susan Lux Bill & Nora Lowe Brems Bob & Susan Claxton Chris & Carmen Lynch Jeff Brougher David & Carol Coffin Shirley A. Lyster Wes Cunningham Steve Cohen & Donna Mike & Susan Bright Ray & Georgia Dorulla Fishman Maguire Jim & Jennifer Edwards Pat & Dawn Collier June E. Maple John & Barbara Grimmer Joe and Keenan Copeland † Ted & Elaine Harrison Gregory Haworth & Mary Gordon & Janet Cox Marston Burgwinkle Brad & Angela Brown Coy William B. & Margo Martin Seymour & Rheta Holt Jason & Nancy Powers Chuck & Ellyn Maxwell Ken & Krisztina Inskeep Crimmins John & Lucille Dodgson Joe & Suzanne Kenny Tom & Margaret Cummings Mayo John Krull & Jennifer Dale & Debbie Waltz John Mazzei & Susan Labalme Cummins Dougherty Nancy Lorenzano Todd B. Davis Cullen & Rachel Peden Mike Marston & Kristin Joshua C. DeArmitt McCarty Tang Thomas & Jacqueline Larry & Carole McKinney Richard & Pam McCloskey DeMoss Jim & Kim Smith Menz Karla & R. J. McConnell Dave Denslaw Mark Miller Chad & Emily McCullough Brian J. Deppe Linda Kern Moore & Donald Tom & Nancy Sigler Ken & Sally Lewis Dodgson Ferm Mengelt Ruth & Warren Dorrel Matt & Jenny Morris Thomas J. Minar & Frank S. John & Teresa Hagee Duffey Anna L. Murdock Becker Dave & Amy Dunkle Mark & Cheryl Murray

Denny & Stephanie Myers Davey & Heather Willis Neal Martha M. Newsom Melanie J. Norton Scott & Terri Nowling Ben & Andrea O'Neal Michael & Pamela Orlosky Pat W. Orr Theodore & Sharon Pacala Virginia Pacala Karoline E. Park Gary & Paula Pate Brad J. Patterson David Patterson Bob & Donna Peckinpaugh Edwin & Helene Penn Chris and Katie Neff Pennington Bill & Gini Percifield Dave & Marilyn Porter Phil & Nancy Powell Phil & Betty Powell Jane Hartley Pratt Bonnie & Bob Pribush Marilyn G. Pryor Tom & Betty Quindlen Brad Rateike & Lawren Mills Virginia F. Rea Stuart & Megan Smeltzer Rogers Illene Jaynes Roggensack Nancy Russell Cam & Megan Savage Kurt R. Schletzer Betsy J. Schmidt Brad & Marti Dorrel Schrock Terri M. Scott Michael & Allyson Heminger Sever Juli K. Shields Keaney & Susan Dunn Sloop Derek & Amy Small Stephen A. Smith John & Jane Dungan Sohn Jan Johnson Spencer Lloyd & Sue VanAntwerp Spencer Rick & Jan Byrd Sprague Doreen & T.H. St. Clair Pat & Susan Stack Woody Stogsdill Jim & Jackie Strietelmeier Chuck & Georgia Stumpf David & Patricia Such Mark & Raechelle Susemichel Richard & Dorothy Swindle Don & Candy Poindexter Treibic Art Turner Mike & Sue Wilhite Urban Jeff & Luci Van Valer Dean A. Warren Bob & Diane Weiss Doug & Patti Branstetter West Andy & Lynn Wiesman Stephen & Coretta Wolford Dave & Emily Habel Wood Kenna S. Wood Don & Candice Wyckoff Karen & Greg Zimmerman Gene & Mary Ann Zink

Corporations, Foundations & Organizations

1,023 STUDENTS

Gold Key

Gifts of $10,000 or more (M) Indicates matching-gift participant Dunn & Associates Benefit Administrators Elba L. & Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation (M) Ernst & Young (M) Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ILF Foundation Independent Colleges of Indiana Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Innovative Casting Technologies Johnson County Community Foundation Johnson Memorial Health Mothershead Foundation Pepsi Beverages Co. PerkinElmer Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates

1834 Circle

Gifts between $5,000–$9,999 Amgen Foundation (M) Blue River Foundation Cangany's Emerten Auto Service Edward Jones Floyd Kresge Trust Home News Enterprises MacAllister Machinery Company Midway Services Mutual Savings Bank, Franklin NSK Corporation, Franklin Old National Bank One View Inc. Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

representing 17 states and 10 countries Modern Woodmen of America Monarch Beverage One Click Internet Ventures OrthoIndy Enterprises Phoenix Group PNC Bank Printing Partners Production Handling Systems Scripps Howard Foundation (M) State Farm Companies Foundation (M) Tilson Vectren Foundation YourCause (M)

President’s Circle

Gifts between $1,000–$2,499 American Baptist Home Mission Society Autodesk (M) Bastin Logan Water Services Bethel Baptist Church, Spencer BGBC Partners Biomet Foundation (M) Bose McKinney & Evans Chevron Matching Employee Funds (M) City of Franklin Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County Contemporary Services Ben Franklin Circle Corporation Gifts between $2,500–$4,999 Cooper Tire & Rubber Aetna Foundation (M) Company (M) Carl Payne Trust Deloitte Foundation (M) Cream Hill Foundation D.J. Angus ScientechCrowe Horwath Educational Foundation Crystal Springs Grain DonateWell (M) Duke Energy Foundation Exelon (M) Endress + Hauser Fifth Third Foundation (M) F.A. Wilhelm Construction First Baptist Church of Co. Greenwood Greenwood Park Mall First Baptist Church of Hasbro Children's Fund (M) Plainfield Indiana Care First Financial Bank, Jay Van Charitable Fund Hamilton, OH John Lorenzano Memorial First Merchants Bank, Johnson & Johnson (M) Greenwood Johnson County First Merchants Development Corporation Corporation, Muncie Johnson County REMC Fletcher Chrysler Products Johnson Memorial Health Follett Higher Education Foundation Group Kokomo Grain Masters Heating & Cooling

Franklin Insurance Agency Godby Home Furnishings Gordon Cox Design Grafton Peek, Inc Hants Lake Conservancy District Hilliard Lyons Hilton Garden Inn, Columbus/Edinburgh Hilton Garden Inn, Indianapolis South Horizon Bank, Franklin Huddleston & Huddleston Indiana American Water Indy Family Farms Investment One. Jarvis Enterprises Johnson & Gray J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (M) Kendall Juice Corp. Law Office of Matthew M. Cree, LLC MainSource Financial Group Markey's Rental & Staging MetLife Insurance Company (M) Midwest Communications Group Miller Chemical Technology & Management Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Morning Pointe of Franklin Myers for Greenwood PNC Financial Services Group Pro Industries R & K Powell Enterprises Radwell International Ray's Trash Service Red Zone Laser Tag & Games Sherman & Armbruster Susan Fleck Photography The Marketing Co. Third Sector Innovations UBS (M) USA Funds (M) Williams Barrett & Wilkowski

TRUSTEES, PAST & PRESENT Dean J. Abplanalp Devin D. Anderson John W. Auld Jr. A. Todd Bemis Reinhard W. Bockstette V. Von Boll Robert B. Brown William R. Brown Samuel D. Bush Peter T. Cangany Jr. John M. Chiarotti Robert L. Colin Mary Ann Collier Glen E. Coverdale Deborah Hill Davis David A. Denslaw Robert A. DeVoss Susan Johnson DeVoss John R. Dickerson † Clifford H. Dietz James V. Due Kenneth O. Dunn Constance Andrews Eggers Christine S. Fields W. Richard Fisher Irvin L. French John E. Grimmer Scott D. Gudeman Boyd E. Haley Daniel P. Hann Mark J. Harrison Eugene L. Henderson Pamela Herring Hicks

ALUMNI COUNCIL Christen Watts Anderson Lisa Wilson Arnold Amy L. Belisle A. Todd Bemis Chad E. Bobb Colin A. Brown Kristy K. Brown Nancy A. Busenbark Susan R. K. Canady John M. Chiarotti Erin Bracht Clark Joseph D. Copeland Gordon W. Cox Angela Brown Coy David A. Denslaw Stephen G. Fisher Kristina King Guse

†

deceased

Jeffrey W. Holt Worthe S. Holt Jr. Stephen L. Huddleston Merrill L. Johnson Katharine M. Kruse Jack Laugle † Ted L. Marston James T. Napolitan Michael W. O'Dell, M.D. (’81) John D. Peterson James R. Potter Philip L. Powell Jane Hartley Pratt William J. Receveur III Jane Hoffmeister Repp Natalie Dukes Roberts Rafael S. Sánchez Jr. Robert D. Schafstall Robert C. Shook James D. Strietelmeier John R. Talley Dan K. Thomasson Douglas L. Tillman L. Eugene Ton T. Randall Tucker Carol Summers Tumey R. Martin Umbarger Constance Richardson Van Valer Robert M. Weiss Susan Wohlmuth Williams † Thorp L. Wolford Theressa Ellis Wright

Michael L. Hall Robert D. Heuchan Trung Duc Le Zeeshan Malik Chad A. McCullough Kelli DeMott Park Suzanne Nekvasil Robinson J. Randall Stocklin Charles T. Stumpf Jr. Jason W. Tolliver J. Grant Tucker Carol Summers Tumey J. Jeffrey Van Valer Aaron R.P. Williams Jenna C. Yarnell Patricia Auld Zachidny Jennifer Rhorer Zentz

(M) Indicates matching-gift company

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Collaborating on research

During high school, Adam Shepherd ’17 toured several colleges with seemingly similar science programs, but only one promised him undergraduate research opportunities. “Dr. Edward Chikwana (associate professor of chemistry) reassured me of the hands-on opportunities I would get,” recalled Shepherd. He enrolled in college with the goal of working in the pharmaceutical-manufacturing industry, but a rigorous neuroscience course soon altered his aspiration. “The content of that course was difficult, but it revealed the path I’m meant to take. I’m going to medical school to specialize in neuroscience and psychiatry — to find answers to the questions I’ve been asking since I was a 5-year-old kid, ‘Why does that work? Why do people do that?’ The answers all start with the brain, and there’s still so much unknown about it,” explained Shepherd, a double-major in chemistry and psychology and a double-minor in biology and neuroscience. Changing majors and adopting an extremely heavy course load made him nervous, but, again, he benefited from Chikwana’s encouragement. “His open-door policy means a lot,” said Shepherd. Chikwana also kept his promise of providing undergraduate research opportunities, beginning Shepherd’s freshman year, when he was invited to help conduct water quality tests on local creeks. By his sophomore year, a collaborative project emerged, involving investigating various aspects of antioxidants and correlations to cancer. “In greater context, the findings could help the general population make better informed choices about the effectiveness of some pharmaceuticals,” explained Shepherd. Shepherd and Richie Conway ’17 have collaborated two years on the research and learned valuable lessons throughout the process. “Research, especially when it’s collaborative, forces you to focus on time management, cooperation and communication. You have to make sure you share a vision and understand the goal,” said Shepherd.

ADAM SHEPHERD ’17

ALUMNI & STUDENT DONORS BY CLASS

Franklin College recognizes donors who made gifts to the college from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. Corporate-matching gifts, gifts made through a donor’s company & memorial gifts also are counted toward the giving society. *Indicates Graduates Of Last Decade (GOLD) President’s Circle program members. GOLD Alumni of one to 10 years qualify for the President’s Circle for every $100 per year out of school. † indicates deceased donors.

Gold Key

Gifts of $10,000 or more

CLASS OF 1949

Gifts between $5,000 & $9,999

Ben Franklin Circle

Wellhouse Society

Marian D. Callon † Carl Jackson Scott James R. Vandivier

1834 Circle

Gifts between $2,500 & $4,999

President’s Circle

Gifts between $1,000 & $2,499

Belltower Society

Gifts between $500 & $999

Wellhouse Society

Gifts between $250 & $499

Blue & Gold Club

Gifts between $100 & $249

Grizzly Club

Gifts between $1 & $99

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 1937

Beatrice Bradley Ferrell

Grizzly Club

CLASS OF 1939 Virginia Patterson Nutting

President’s Circle

Martha May Newsom

Blue & Gold Club

Dallas W. Campbell Norma Raker Denny Virginia Joyce Rouse Milton H. Zoschke

Grizzly Club

† Calvin D. Davis G. Howard McCain Constance Kakavecos Riggs

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1950 Joan Roler Norman Richard D. Norman

President’s Circle

Sally Lewis Dodgson Eugene L. Henderson Phillip Ogden Powell M. Dungan Sohn

Wellhouse Society

Grizzly Club

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 1951

CLASS OF 1941

Myron C. Knauff

CLASS OF 1942

† John W. Townsend

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1944

Robert O. Peckinpaugh

Grizzly Club

Jean Frellick Roberts

Joan Comstock Field

Gold Key

Kenneth O. Dunn

President’s Circle

Edward E. Glowski Shirley A. Lyster † Ted L. Marston

Belltower Society

Glen E. Coverdale Donald E. Orlosky Doris Townsend Wilkinson

Belltower Society

Blue & Gold Club

Grizzly Club

CLASS OF 1945

Constance Andrews Eggers William A. Fisher

Mary Alice Wagner Medlicott

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1946

Kenneth V. Dodgson

Grizzly Club

Helen Deming Thomas Jean Browne Turner

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 1947 B. Mills Williams

Belltower Society

CLASS OF 1948

Marilyn Force Bennett

Blue & Gold Club

Russell L. Abel Raymond L. King Annis Lambert Poland

Bonita McCracken Mart J. Kenneth Mart

Owen M. Field Jr. Carroll Hart Harden Marjorie Ragsdale Moyer

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1952 V. Von Boll

President’s Circle

Mary Beatty Henderson Elaine Harrison Marston Lucille Dodgson Mayo Jane Hartley Pratt

Belltower Society

Merrill L. Johnson Helen Carr Slemons Martha Campbell Teets David K. Wilkinson Chester L. York

Wellhouse Society

Jean Kelham Ferguson

Blue & Gold Club

Lillian Pomeroy Bridenhager Joan Mendell Gates

Grizzly Club

† Ruth Doub Callon George B. Kimsey Frank K. Martin Beverly McClintick Mills

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1953 Nancy White Auld

1834 Circle

T. Randall Tucker

President’s Circle

Lou Taylor Axelberg Theodore Pacala

Blue & Gold Club

Doris Brown Alexander Dorothy Churchill Allen G. Kenneth Gates Betty Curry Haskett Roger A. MacDonald Mary Newsom Shymkus Sarah Asher Smith Betty Pavy Walker

Grizzly Club

Phillip B. Nason † Robert N. Switzer

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1954

Jane Teeters Vandivier

President’s Circle

Veronica Pacala Evans

Belltower Society

Alvin G. Fisher Jr. Barbara Tapp Snepp John A. Snepp

Blue & Gold Club

Leah McCombs Hooker Mary Wood Lareau Edward A. Siegel Anne Cooley Wilkerson

Grizzly Club

Dorothy Varney Cunningham Dewey R. Findley Eunice Mayfield Low Willu Wise Martin

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1955

Sue VanAntwerp Spencer

Belltower Society

Maxine Meyers Fisher Walter L. Howard

Blue & Gold Club

W. Richard Fisher Martha Cole Sabo

Grizzly Club

Marjorie Cragen Crews T. Dean Mitchell Sr. John H. Schooler

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1956

† Anna Lou Lawson Pickett

President’s Circle

Raymond C. Andrew A. Thomas Quindlen

Belltower Society

Sue Miller Davis Pamela Herring Hicks

Wellhouse Society Max R. Fitzpatrick

Blue & Gold Club

Lohman Atwood Sandra Scott Grant Helen Risley Lee James E. Pender F. Edward Roberts June Stewart Roberts Richard B. Sharpe

Grizzly Club

Raymond A. DeTournay Ioleen Claibourn Erdman Lawrence R. Kellogg

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1957 Joe A. Lain Marilyn Wertz Lain

President’s Circle Lloyd R. Spencer Arthur H. Turner

Belltower Society

Jerry T. Justus Phillip J. Ruffalo Theresa Bicknell Trout

Wellhouse Society

Alfred M. Gibbens Loretta Kellams Gibbens Frank P. Johnson John R. Tresslar

Blue & Gold Club

Carol Carlson Allen Dexter H. Cooley Carol Bristow Cornell Donald G. Cornell Beatrice Wilson Fisher Donald W. Lambert Carmelita Essex Moore Janet Cartwright Moran Elmer D. Strautman David W. Taber James G. Volk Marilyn Zellers Williams

Grizzly Club

Robert T. Doles A. Raymond Featherngill Ronald L. Pardieck Norris M. Webster

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1958 Marjorie Lansing Salmassy

Ben Franklin Circle Jeff Brougher

President’s Circle

Linda Kern Moore

Belltower Society

Donal L. Mendenhall Eddy M. Teets

Wellhouse Society

Roger A. Schroder Gene A. White

Blue & Gold Club

Morris L. Beck Patricia Black Benge Eleanor Voss Brinkman Judith Mull Clark Rosemary Thompson Cooley Dana P. Deer Ann Grahame DeVore Roger E. DeVore Max E. Kelley Richard Kendall

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Kenneth Freeland Georgia Bullard Long Jerrell F. McCullough Beatrice Meade Miller Jerry W. Miller Dorothy Wright Zavodsky

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1963 C. Donald Miles Carol Summers Tumey

Ben Franklin Circle

Nancy Zellar Weber

President’s Circle

21,000+ average annual total number of student community-service hours Nancy Eagleson Klemme Frances Edgar Lambert Michael R. Matsey Ann Dixon McClain James W. Miller Louis H. Osterman James R. Templeton

Grizzly Club

John D. Baker Carolyn McCloughan Combs Joe Richard Combs Fred M. Daugherty Robert K. Hartwell Betty Sanderson Mills Mary Unger Mosson Sarah McClain Unzicker Margaret Taylor Walden Joanne Schafer Weddle

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1959 Constance Richardson Van Valer Mary Margaret Partenheimer Webb

President’s Circle

George F. Anderson James D. Strietelmeier

Belltower Society

Janet Golba Keller

Wellhouse Society

Elmo B. Carver Marjorie Coble Taylor Marjorie Reasoner Taylor Henry F. Volk James W. Wright

Blue & Gold Club

Martin J. Carr Jr. Evelyn Hastings Kriek D. Thomas Linville Lauralee Solomon Matsey Charlotte Shepard Sharpe Lynda Webb Vogler Robert L. Webb

Grizzly Club

Charles L. Cragen Betty Reed Packard Joella Boyer Patterson

Don E. Sichting Carole Esserman Thurston Leslie Edward Walden Jr.

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1960 Jane Hoffmeister Repp

1834 Circle

Sandra Mock Napolitan

President’s Circle

Barbara Gamble Anderson Thomas P. Cummings Marjorie Cooper Geho

Belltower Society

Charles E. Benson Paul F. Gray Raymond E. Webster Jr.

Wellhouse Society

James R. Bailey Richard N. Foster William S. Miller Sue Ferguson Schroder

Blue & Gold Club

Marilou Toborg Harper Ronald T. Harper Samuel G. Hicks Donna Myers Minnick James Newkirk Elizabeth Bales Templeton

Grizzly Club

Annette Dellekamp Boyle Arthur H. Brebberman Annette Templeton Everling Dale A. Gray Annette Goldman Harden Joe E. Harlan Frank W. Haskett Jean Harris Leger Coralie Nickell Martin Martha Adams Sichting

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1961 William R. Brown Dan S. Maddock

President’s Circle

Janice Johnson Spencer

Belltower Society

Carol Buffenbarger Hover

Wellhouse Society

Joanne Strietelmeier Daniel Johnnie Marie Graham Foster Jim J. Plummer

Blue & Gold Club

Willis F. Cheesman Kenneth C. Fallis

Grizzly Club

Nielen S. Busse Wayne S. Crisman Kay Smithey Findley C. Distel Fouch Ruth Dice Hiland Jerry B. McGinnis Wallis Meredith Wake Barbara Falter Wooldridge

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1962 Leonard L. Bissonnette

1834 Circle

Joan Lawson Wills

Ben Franklin Circle Roger A. Bailey

President’s Circle

Jerry N. Barlow Nancy Kivett Cassel Sally Thiesing Earl

Belltower Society E. Jane Betts

Wellhouse Society

Deanna Tanselle Baker Joan Morris Gray J. Dennis Mock II JoAnn Watt Mock Marjorie Smith Pauszek

Blue & Gold Club

Sandra Ingle Dickinson Marilyn Brackman Dunn Ernest R. Keucher Betty Grabbe Newell Kenneth L. Sherfick Peri Irish Switzer G. Atkins Utterback

Grizzly Club

William L. Dunham

Betty White Freeborn Boyd E. Haley Betty Delay Hyatt David L. Porter

Belltower Society

Joyce Thompson Heckman Charles E. Herriman

Blue & Gold Club

Udo Blum Carolyn A. Cunningham Jon C. Dalton Daniel L. Foldenauer Sandra Coning Harants F. Timm McCarty Janet Wheeler McDuffey Roberta Wickens McGinnis L. Gene Perry James F. Quimby Margaret Parker Riddle John S. Robey Douglas D. Rohrer Judith L. Schaefer Victor L. Toloday

Grizzly Club

Jeanne Condit Dunham Brenda Abbott Gray Suellen Fitzgerald Hartley Janice Gregg Lyle Myrna Miller Sausser Paul E. Sturgell Alice Cook Taulman Karl M. Taylor

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1964 Jay M. DeVoss Irvin L. French

1834 Circle

Richard D. Kloepfer

Belltower Society

Johnny Suchovsky Herriman Rosemary Herndon Marquis Janet Cox Payne

Wellhouse Society

Sam P. Alford C. Thomas Billings David Keech Donna Palmer Keech Richard E. Veleta

Blue & Gold Club

James A. Cocks Beverly Exley Dalton E. William Hallett Jr. Patricia Rissler Hallett Albert A. Harants Sue Brown Lockmiller Marty Mohr McCarty Ann Runyan McKinney Peter C. McKinney John F. Orr Marilyn Ruffalo Ross

Barbara Azbell Sanders Sue Kinnaird Taylor Betty Brunauer Updike Graham Updike

Grizzly Club

Connie Schirm Barnes Nolan Cooper Julia Garfield Curtis John H. Martin Kathie J. Meredith Micci Dawson Richardson Larry G. Taulman Margaret Lewis Wohler James A. Younkin Andrew R. Zajac Sue Thompson Zajac

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1965 Susan Johnson DeVoss

1834 Circle

Linda Drake Kenny Robert D. Schafstall

Ben Franklin Circle

Richard J. McCloskey

President’s Circle

Diana S. Black John C. Clancy Butch K. Lawson Mike A. Maguire Susan Bright Maguire Candace Poindexter Treibic Donald A. Treibic

Belltower Society

Ann Childs Beatty James R. Beatty Karen Dunlap Berman Kathryn Miller Britton Gary N. Kemp Noel E. Marquis Larry M. Trueblood Mary Jane Phillips Trueblood

Wellhouse Society Gordon A. Bardos Lora Wolf Fitch

Blue & Gold Club

Susan Christianson Bradford Christina Johnson Hilkert Sarah L. Kimball Barbara L. Litterer Patrick E. Murphy Linda Allen Myers Ronald K. Peters C. Randall Riddle Carol Mellencamp Rohrer Larry E. Ross Thomas H. Smith C. Dayton Titsworth Merry Ann Thompson Wright

Grizzly Club

Stephen J. Baker C. Delaney Cragen Arlis Dailey-Fisher Shirley Vincent Koepper Norman J. Layton Linda Cassidy Marsh Amy Hadley Nance Katherine Bultman Stephan Robert A. Strong

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1966 Beverly Parker Curnutt Janet Edmondson Schafstall

Belltower Society

Charles R. Bentz Elmer Britton Susan Owens Douglas Ann Gresley Weber Stephen M. Wroblewski

Wellhouse Society Walter Carroll Donald L. Harris Jack R. Scherer

Blue & Gold Club

Laura L. Baird Karen Jameson Ferrill Charles M. French Douglas D. Fulmer Sandra Corbin Hinshaw J. Stephen McIntyre Meredith W. Price Phyllis Beck Reynolds Kenneth W. Young

Grizzly Club

Delbert R. Cragen Marcia Smith Graves Sharon Smith Gray Mary Maurer Reichert Judith Kinder Smith

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1967 John M. Chiarotti

1834 Circle

Susan Wohlmuth Williams

President’s Circle

Richard L. Flecker George E. Klinger Keaney L. Sloop Susan Dunn Sloop Charles T. Stumpf Jr.

Belltower Society

Ronald L. Cole James A. Dykhuizen Robert D. Epstein J. Terry Frey

Blue & Gold Club

Alan B. Appleton Patrick M. Bajdek Susan Reed Bajdek Donald P. Bozell Thomas A. Clere Robert E. Hempel Jr. Nicholas LaVecchia James T. Marshall Beth Sadler Robey

Grizzly Club

Betty McKinley Bourquein Maxine Coon Harden Susan Sears Martin

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1968

Reinhard W. Bockstette Thomas P. Mengelt

President’s Circle

David R. Coffin Charles W. Maxwell

Wellhouse Society

J. David Hollingsworth G. Michael Loveall John W. Spiker Neal W. Welch

Blue & Gold Club

Vernon A. Biederman Edeltraud Steiniger Fisher James E. Overmyer

Grizzly Club

Scott N. Fitkin

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1969 Robert A. DeVoss Susan Staab DeVoss

Ben Franklin Circle

Cynthia Winters Nowka

President’s Circle

David A. Denslaw M. Eck Jurgensen Stephen A. Smith

Belltower Society Christine Raleigh Wroblewski

Wellhouse Society

M. Jane Cragen Jane Totten Galin Wayne H. Galin Richard F. Harnois Ellen R. Jacoby Michael A. Ruszkowski Nancy Drake Spiker W. Steve Witty

Blue and Gold Club

Brenda Harmon Aldorisio Walter Aldorisio Linda Hicks Beeler Michael L. Hall Jane Madinger Hoeppner Hunckler Victor A. Kiplinger Robert L. O'Neill Nancy Peters Candace Barnes Pierce George Michael Thibodeau

Grizzly Club

John M. Allbritten J. Steven Brackney Bryan J. Van Deun

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1970 S. Jeffrey Burt Douglas L. Tillman

Belltower Society

Lynda Esposito Cole Katherine J. Hibbs Samuel T. Ogle

Wellhouse Society

Edward W. Bentz Susan Klein Leonard David E. Overmyer

Blue & Gold Club

Linda Dornburg Burch Jerry W. Dunn Kathleen York Marshall Peter G. Phelps Robert S. Rogers Jr. Lyn S. Thorsen

Grizzly Club

Dorthy Humble Antle Mary Quinnell Holeman Frederick B. May Sharon L. Zuber

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1971 Eleanor Truesdell Ackley

Ben Franklin Circle

Nancy Sigler Mengelt

President’s Circle

Lincoln H. Linscott John G. Mazzei Stephen T. Wolford

Belltower Society

Judith Orahood Royal Robert L. Yarnall

Wellhouse Society

Lloyd E. Long Jr. Joyce Byer Shook Robert C. Shook Linda Barteck Unsworth William R. Unsworth

Blue & Gold Club

Warren R. Ashworth Jr. Michael E. Cox James A. Emerich David B. Hall Philip N. Heller Mark B. Kevitt Michael F. Petti Deborah Ridinger Smith

Grizzly Club

Philip K. Brown Lois Smith Engebretson H. Bruce Hickman Elizabeth Campbell Pyle Jan Slusmon Stephen L. Smith Jeannette Wulfhorst Zets

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1972 William J. Receveur III Theressa Ellis Wright

President’s Circle Paul E. Levett

Belltower Society

Anita Gonzalez Clem James L. Pease James R. Potter

Wellhouse Society

Geoffrey H. Doughty Beulah Tally Porter Cynthia Schroeder Schaffner

Blue & Gold Club

William A. Anderson Stephen D. Hougland Virginia Johnson-Kappes Rodney A. King Charles J.F. McHugh Shelley Sewell Rogers Michael A. Taylor Michael G. Webb

Grizzly Club

Susanna J. Nash David A. Skinnon Mary Long Skinnon

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1973 Gregg W. Happe

1834 Circle

Thomas W. Boyer

President’s Circle June E. Maple Philip L. Powell

Belltower Society Jane T. Jakoubek

Wellhouse Society

James W. Cooper Jean Kirsnes Jones

Blue & Gold Club

David L. Hunton Jr. Sarah Eddelman Hunton Barbara S. Otte † Joel S. Rodkin Terry R. Smith Robert T. Thomas Jean Campbell Waltner

Grizzly Club

Lyman L. Benner Jr. Michael J. Fiorini

Francis W. Knue Barbara Wells Schuster David J. Zawisha

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1974 Christine S. Fields

1834 Circle

Doris Arnette Dickerson

President’s Circle

Steven A. Cohen Mark H. Murray Robert M. Weiss Donald A. Wyckoff

Belltower Society

Daniel E. Moore Randy R. Racine Karen Sturdy Yarnall

Wellhouse Society

Stephen G. Fisher Jacqueline Funke Richmond

Blue & Gold Club

Christen Watts Anderson Helen Kunkel Dwyer Barbara Cowan Goodman Teresa Wickens Goodwin Charles R. Hadley Ann E. Wolf Sandra Jones Wright

Grizzly Club

Barbara Hughes Bender Janis Latella Fiedler Keith A. Fiedler William M. Thompson Kenton L. Tresslar James H. Wedding

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1975 John R. Dickerson

President’s Circle

David R. Abel Thomas J. DeMoss Gary B. Pate

Belltower Society

Donald L. Hunton Robert M. Zerr

Wellhouse Society

Victoria Ford Haley Michael E. McClure

Blue & Gold Club

J. Joe Bath James R. Combs Joan Field Ellis Rebecca J. Heck Thomas E. Martin Barry A. Maxwell Mary Jo McClelland Kathleen Hodgen Schutz Victor L. Zacharie III

Grizzly Club

Keven L. Crawford Jay E. Hunsucker Judith Trowbridge Schlicker

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1976 John W. Auld Jr.

President’s Circle

Marcella Shanks Abel Robert H. Claxton Jr. Robert D. Heuchan

Belltower Society

Sue Alexander Lavalli Stuart A. Mathis Jamie Speas Shuel

Blue & Gold Club

Debbie Jones Derrico Thomas A. Derrico Mark G. Ellis Dedra K. Montgomery R. Gregory Phillips Stephen A. Teets

Grizzly Club

Mark P. Axelberg Debra Tait Knue Ellen M. Somers R. Thomas Wilson

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1977

Gregory R. Haworth

President’s Circle

Carl L. Allen Debra Waltz Cummins Teresa Hagee Duffey Patricia Branstetter West

Belltower Society

Linda Mullendore Krevda Daniel J. Lavalli Judith Claycombe Mathis Scott J. Rosenberger

Wellhouse Society

Chris D. Gronning Gerald C. Maguire Charles E. Ray

Blue & Gold Club

Tom Andress Jean Everett Cohoon Thomas H. Deer Bradford C. Emons John R. Roberts

Grizzly Club

Vickie Rainey Broshears G. Daniel Callon Jim E. Connell Dennie D. Cooke Nancy Allin Cooke Gregory W. Cruser Paul S. Fedorchak Deborah S. Fraley Bruce L. Hensley Sharon Murphy Hood Mark A. Humes Jeffrey D. Trisler Sharon Isenhower Trisler

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1978 Kathleen Martin Harrison Mark J. Harrison

1834 Circle

Luann Williams Colin Robert L. Colin John V. Hasewinkel

Ben Franklin Circle

Raymond J. Dorulla

President’s Circle Mary Jo Lane

Belltower Society

Bradley N. Crawford Lawrence E. Gates Mary Meyer Gates Dan B. James Neil M. Krevda Randall T. Lewis

Wellhouse Society

Meyisanger Aier Laura Hudson Loveall P. Michael Patmore Kimberly Shaver-Hood Patricia Auld Zachidny

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Linking classrooms and communities When Emily Day ’17 graduates with a degree in athletic training this May she already will have built an impressive resume. “My professors have provided many engaged-learning opportunities, including field rotations that put us at different clinical sites in order to get a variety of experiences,” said Day. “They’re mini-internships that help us develop professional etiquette, gain hands-on experiences outside of the classroom and learn tips and tricks from various certified athletic trainers and doctors.” As sophomores, athletic training majors complete five clinical rotations, and in the junior and senior years they do three rotations each. Rotations are intended to help students pinpoint their strongest areas of interest and make preparations for the next phase, which may include graduate school or a specialized career. To make coursework relevant, the kinesiology faculty members also invite guest speakers to campus. Oftentimes, the guests are Franklin alumni; past participants in Day’s courses have included an EMT, ophthalmologist and chiropractor. Blue & Gold Club

Scott A. Cohoon Maureen Sexton Hays Darrell R. Heuchan Kimberly Murray Hunter Stephen C. Hunter Nancy Nichols Moredock Judy Johnson Ray J. Grant Tucker

Grizzly Club

J. Scott Armacost Nancy Boarman Turner Robert K. Volland

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1979

Kenneth H. Inskeep

President’s Circle

John C. Duffey K. Mark Loyd Larry E. Lux Janeen Byrd Sprague Douglas B. West

Belltower Society

C. Mark Bolinger Jean McErlane McGrady

Wellhouse Society

Nancy A. Busenbark Timothy L. Garner

Blue & Gold Club

Nancy Glover Carr Debra L. Denslaw Mark D. Elliott K. Dan LeClerc Paula L. Mitchell Steven H. Rogers Terrance J. Vick Kevin R. Widdison

Grizzly Club

David G. Christian Sandra J. Heath Rebecca Barker Morrison Beth A. Schoentrup Karen Brown Walsh Kathleen Yagelski Wilson

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1980 Peter T. Cangany Jr.

President’s Circle

Diana Wilhite Urban

Belltower Society

Page Townsend James Robert M. Park

Wellhouse Society

Barbara Jones Compton Michael D. Deffner Denise Marulic Dorulla William M. Dorulla Michael J. Schaefer

Blue & Gold Club

Larry E. Bradley Gregory R. Cataldi Cynthia J. Lester Philip A. Napariu Cynthia Heflin Pelo Rodger L. Pelo Kevin M. Stephenson Judi A. Warren

Grizzly Club

Collette M. Albertson Willis Scott Brown Pamela F. Dorsey Vickie S. Kirby Daniel A. Masariu Tammy R. Schumm

“Listening to real-life examples reinforces the things we learn in class and provides more opportunities to learn and ask questions,” said Day. The faculty members also find ways to involve students in helping the greater community. One example is an Exercise Prescription class that challenged Day and her classmates to develop appropriate workouts for residents at the nearby Masonic Home. After completing assessments to determine possible risks and ensure the safety of the residents, the students delved into helping individual clients. “I really enjoyed working with that age group and learned so much from my client that I would not have expected. Seeing her improve over the month that I worked with her really made an impression on me, and I will never forget that experience,” said Day. She is optimistic that her collective experiences will help give her an edge over peers from other institutions. “I am surprised at how much I have grown from my experiences at Franklin,” said Day. “I feel prepared for anything!”

John P. Williams

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1981 Michael W. O'Dell, M.D.

Ben Franklin Circle John L. Krull

Belltower Society

Brian L. Meeke Kelli DeMott Park Allison Queener Polchek Darrell W. Proctor

Wellhouse Society

Amy Taylor Carlton Randall K. Reece

Blue & Gold Club

Jeffery C. Atwood Rebecca Horstman May Nadine Poland Melind Thomas H. Mueller Jr.

Grizzly Club

Patricia Wroblewski Abbott William E. Cox Diane K. Timbrook

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1982 James V. Due

President’s Circle

Joni M. Anderson Gordon W. Cox Kimberle Smith Menz Illene Jaynes Roggensack David R. Such Michael J. Urban

Belltower Society Trace M. Cole

Wellhouse Society Bradley K. Burpo Lisa E. Sellers

Blue & Gold Club

Thomas M. Kapitan Elizabeth Lynn Malatestinic Mary R. Roehrs Susan Stanfield Sutton

Grizzly Club

Jennifer Barton Basey Cynthia Chambers Newton Robert G. Smith II

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1983 Jerry A. Garau

Belltower Society Brian S. Adams

Wellhouse Society

Maureen HoffmanWehmeier Brian R. Nanavaty Steve Wray

Blue & Gold Club

Christina ChastainGoldsberry Theresa Wright Kapitan Holli Bemis Terrell Jeffrey A. Willis

Grizzly Club

J. Scott Billings P. Rugger Smith III D. Kirt Verhagen Sharon Park Wilson

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1984 A. Todd Bemis

Kimberly La Fary Bemis

President’s Circle Patrick A. Collier Juli K. Shields

Belltower Society

Jennifer D. St. Clair

Wellhouse Society

Pamela Anderson Burpo David Coffey David Quayle Maurer II David A. Wehmeier

Blue & Gold Club

Arturo Bicknell Rita Williams Gearhart Robin Hammond Lee Ann Nay Hoy Melanie Parris Zeiner

Grizzly Club

Kathleen Park Bubb Jeffrey G. Giesting Richard W. Moorhead Michael B. Pinnick Lisa Utterback Rich J. Michael Willis

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1985

Mark E. Lemmons Betsy Jo Schmidt

Belltower Society Jeffrey L. Kent

Wellhouse Society Kathryn S. Eddy Curtis R. Henry Daniel L. Prestel

Blue & Gold Club

Johanna Butler Finneran Mark J. Schmutte

EMILY DAY ’17

Grizzly Club

Melody W. Lawrence R. Andrew Martin Deborah Pilley Messinger Richard Mousty Pamela K. White

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1986 Devin D. Anderson

1834 Circle

Simon Kwok-Wai Wu

President’s Circle

Hollace D. Chastain II Todd B. Davis Dennis D. Hicks

Belltower Society

Wendy Shuler Hagn Dorene Jackson-Philpot Kristine Bertram Wood

Wellhouse Society

Kristy K. Brown Gloria L. Crowell Dawn M. Hurlbert William R. Morris

Blue & Gold Club

Susan Irwin Brown Deborah Hill Davis Thomas E. McCord Cheryl Deckard White

Grizzly Club

Tammy L. Kaser Jonathan W. Wilson Karen Schofner Wolter

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1987 J. Marty Hicks

Ben Franklin Circle

Grizzly Club

Belltower Society

CLASS OF 1989

Wellhouse Society

President’s Circle

Nora Lowe Brems William J. Brems James Wesley Cunningham

Bradley J. Fishel Suzanne Nekvasil Robinson Paul R. Fischer Paula Berling Henry Larry P. Johns Jr. Jill Fleming Prestel Rita Baldwin Priddy Joseph G. Schifano

Blue & Gold Club

Leslie Bokelman Fernung Keven L. Jennings Andrea Evans McCord Amanda Wells Schmutte

Grizzly Club

Kimberly Anderson Arrowood Sally K. Brown John A. Cento Thomas R. Curren Leann K. Moss Jeffrey S. Rich

Belltower Society

CLASS OF 1988

Valarie Andrews Zufall

Wellhouse Society

Cheryl Brown Garner Lisa E. Mahan

Blue & Gold Club

Julianne Butler Angelina Hughes Walls Claudia Zook-Needleman

Bradley D. Jones Thomas S. Solomon

Ben Franklin Circle

Kimberly A. Strough

Amy Anderson Godby

Belltower Society

Lisa Wilson Arnold Lisa L. Persinger

Wellhouse Society

William S. Gourley Kimberly S. Sheldon Bob A. Witham

Blue & Gold Club

Janet Walters Gorrell Steven D. Hayes Elizabeth Jackson Parkhurst William T. Utterback Lori Allison Vaughn Troy L. Vaughn Bryan P. Werner Lisa Cooley Wieneke

Grizzly Club

J. Andrew Broyles David L. Childres Lisa Combs Fears Lori Bruns Holt Brian K. Lawson Valeri Liby Lawson Randy D. Meyer Julia Alberts Puckett

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1990 Kelley C. Lasek

Melanie J. Norton Scott D. Nowling J. Jeffrey Van Valer

Belltower Society

Scott M. Benjamin Tina Jobe Gross Christina Wilson Lucas John D. Prohaska

Blue & Gold Club

Susan R. K. Canady Terry W. Miller Bradley J. Monts Andrew C. Roberts Gail Pickens Roberts

Grizzly Club

Shannon J. Blount Diana Whitlow Franklin Gregory A. Kirkland John D. Lux Martin W. Sedgwick

Lara Sargologo Hunt Karen Lineberry Monts Timothy A. O'Shea Christine Sovich Matthew C. Wieneke

Grizzly Club

Stephanie Taylor Ferriell Reece A. Mann Sarah Mohney O'Brien Dale P. Schmaltz Arthur D. Terhune

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1992

Jon S. Almeras Michael A. Marston Elizabeth Baker Sánchez Rafael S. Sánchez Jr. E. Ingram Sargent

President’s Circle

Amy Moulden Griman Mark R. Susemichel

Ben Franklin Circle

Belltower Society

Jeffery A. Griman

Wellhouse Society

CLASS OF 1991 Paul D. Sargent

President’s Circle

Belltower Society

Dawn Calhoun Holt Jeffrey W. Holt Regina Ongley Miller

Wellhouse Society

Michele Smith Burns John L. Clevenger Matthew M. Hunt

Blue & Gold Club

Mark W. Chambers Shane R. Fallis Susanne Hill Fallis

Brad M. Davis David J. Hoffmeister

Nicole Bumgarner Barrett Jason T. Johnson Laura Cooper Johnson

Blue & Gold Club

Dagrun R. Bennett John J. Holden Laura Hannah Holden Susan Schnepf O'Shea James S. Rodway

Grizzly Club

Cara Bennett Chris A. Cherry

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Supporting self-discovery Jayson Rabideau ’14 is proof that internships can lead to great opportunities. What began as a postgraduate summer internship has evolved into a full-time position as a marine mammal keeper with the Indianapolis Zoo. His hard work and a passion for animals and the environment made a strong impression. “I knew I always wanted to work with animals, but I never imagined it would be at the Indianapolis Zoo, a place I’ve gone and loved since childhood,” Rabideau said. His typical workday includes feeding the dolphins and sea lions and cleaning their habitats. Additionally, he helps care for the red pandas, tigers and bears in the forest exhibit. He also interacts with zoo guests to provide them educational information on the animals. He added, “A big part of every day is focused on enrichment for the animals, so a lot of time is spent socializing with them and engaging them in play with various toys.” Several Franklin College science courses are beneficial in Rabideau’s line of work. He credits animal behavior and physiology classes for helping him develop insight into Tonya McCullough Davis Aaron L. Franks Todd A. Harper Melissa Myers Jones Susan Vaught Kirkland Peggy Wise Peak Vanessa Simpson Sagester Charley A. Scarber Jennifer Friend Sprague Yolanda Smith White Pamela M. Wise

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1993 Kristina King Guse

President’s Circle

Bryan C. Epperson Patrick W. Orr Martha Dorrel Schrock

Belltower Society

James F. Gross Jeffery T. Harmon

Blue & Gold Club

Sara Carson Bishop Douglas T. Burker Stephanie Sakes Cheesman Sariah Coons Morgan Kristen Chiarotti Prusiecki J. Edward Westmeyer Rowdy G. Williams

Grizzly Club

Jennifer Weales Bostic Timothy P. Briscoe Timothy B. Nierste Jennifer Miller Pratt Michelle Alexander Scarber Marcus J. Schloemer Matthew B. Schnepf Jennifer Callahan Wilson

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 1994 Cary M. Guse

Ben Franklin Circle

Natalie Dukes Roberts

President’s Circle

Kevin W. Ailes David H. Dunkle Christopher A. Lynch

Wellhouse Society

Ellen Prohaska Brunner

Blue & Gold Club

Bradley D. Bolinger Jeffrey S. Bond Cynthia Bluhm Ingle Patricia Cobo Kurek Michael D. Pecen Amy Meyer Ploeger Ronald E. Rogers Jenny Persinger Sego Kurt M. Terrell

Grizzly Club

Melissa Todd Cotterill Elli Edwards Tyler G. Knight Jenny Vinson Rozzi Chad R. Sievers G. Darren Wilder Derick E. Wilson

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1995

Bradley E. Coy Rachel Peden McCarty Teresa Lancaster Scott Emily Habel Wood

Belltower Society Kristine E. Meyer

whether an animal is happy, upset or potentially injured, all of which can affect their interactions with zookeepers. He also credits courses in general- and organic-chemistry and ecology for helping him understand the connection between human actions and environmental impact. The latter drives his commitment to collaborative efforts with the Nature Conservancy to help Indiana farmers better manage run-off water containing fertilizers, which can be deadly to fish and dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. “I'm part of a fantastic conservation effort that’s making differences in the world,” he said. Rabideau is grateful for the career preparation he received through undergraduate research experiences facilitated by Franklin professors. One project paired him with a graduate student in Illinois to research native frog species. A second project involved conducting deer population surveys for the Department of Natural Resources and a third opportunity included studying a protected species of primates in Costa Rica.

Wellhouse Society

Brenda Thom Ferguson Jason L. Ferguson Charity A. Powell Jerry R. Powell II W. Shane Robbins

Blue & Gold Club

Bridget Bascom-Hinkle Catherine Stonebraker Caldwell Stefanie L. Davis Angel Bates Fischer Sara Croucher Fisk Shelby Greene Deborah Lacy Guckenberger Kirk R. Guckenberger Jennifer Grigsby Henery Kimberly Minick Jeffers Dana Engleman Kean

Grizzly Club

Amy Heavner Bastin Brett A. Bastin Patti S. Campbell Anthony M. Gambaiani Jennifer Joefreda Lippens Andrea Hamilton Lloyd Kelly Coffing Maharaj Amy Pierce Robinson Mary Schoettmer Rogers Melissa Roetker Rouzer Jenny Vinson Sherrill Daniel J. Sigler Jr. G. Raymond Simons III Eric J. Stevens Kristie L. Sweeney Jason C. Swift Shelley Caudill Swift

Ben Franklin Circle

CLASS OF 1996

Chad A. McCullough

President’s Circle

Thurman V. Alvey III Nancy Powers Crimmins Dennis L. Myers

Belltower Society

Jessica Lillpop Mahoney Jason W. Tolliver

Wellhouse Society

Patricia Bushorn Rather Daniel D. Rose Maleta Fisher Schmidt Melissa Boyd Turk

Blue & Gold Club

Gary L. Griner Jr. Rebecca Rude Ogle Christopher P. Shaff Brandi Pearcy Terrell Adam M. Treibic William E. Tucker Amy Kean VerSteeg

Grizzly Club

Craig A. Fischer Lora Lybrook Huser Jeffrey R. Lippens Jane C. Mitchell Scott A. Sewell Scott C. Starkey Kevin L. Summers Michelle Blackwell Thomas-Kirch Brian L. Todd Paula Sample Trefun

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1997 Chad E. Bobb

Angela Brown Coy Heather Willis Neal

Belltower Society

Timothy J. Ayler Shaun J. Mahoney

Wellhouse Society

Mary Helton Phillips

Blue & Gold Club

Sonya Baker-Hallett Kristi R. Bruther Jeremy P. Fisk Candice DeWitt Miller Karalee Price Tucker

Grizzly Club

Jason D. Brewer Kristin McDonald Campbell Adam R. Decker Angela Hopkins Fischer Daniel C. McGrew Daniel J. Noah Christopher David Nobbe Lillie Michelle Shugars

Gold Key

CLASS OF 1998 Amy L. Belisle

President’s Circle

Joshua C. DeArmitt

Belltower Society Robert W. Ater

Wellhouse Society Ryan S. Cripe

Blue & Gold Club

Matthew L. Goff W. Curt Holcroft Brian D. Murray Liberty Patton Roberts Matthew A. Turner

JAYSON RABIDEAU ’14

Grizzly Club

Jarrod H. Brett Katryna E. Fisher Leslie Lux Myrick Alysha Barnhizer Sherry Scott E. Sherry Sarah Baker Stephenson Amy Powers Telscher

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 1999

Kory T. Bell Deana Baker Haworth Cameron D. Savage Allyson Heminger Sever Michael D. Sever Derek A. Small

Belltower Society

Eric L. Richards William C. Stafford Brooke Wagoner Worland

Wellhouse Society

Carrie Johnson Sorensen

Blue & Gold Club

Michelle Singer Bloomer Elisabet Somer Murray

Grizzly Club

Aimee Black Alyea Tracey Coulston Bledsoe Brian Culp Jonnie Faust Brian D. Harbin Melissa Padgett Hayes Rebecca Ross Niemeier Erin Beikman Pipkin Wendy Myers Preilis Matthew J. Simpson Kelly L. Valentine

1834 Circle

CLASS OF 2000 J. Randall Stocklin

President’s Circle

Brett M. Haworth

Belltower Society

Karenna Anne Dickerson Barton J. Hunter

Wellhouse Society

Paul D. Buening Ai-mee’ A. Chang-Say

Blue & Gold Club

Kelly Graham Anderson Andrew K. Foster Theresa MacNaughton Lehman Jaclyn L. Linkmeyer James W. Sigler

Grizzly Club

Casey J. Adams Aaron J. Brezko Jennifer Gaesser Ebert Katherine McCarthy Evenbeck Robert W. Fair Amber Marion Marlatt Katherine Sigler Pollock Megan Spurling Thompson

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2001

Megan Smeltzer Rogers

Wellhouse Society

Katherine A. Brandolini Susan Buerger Buening

Blue & Gold Club

Laura Farner Bridges Jeffrey P. Goedeker Nathan A. Mathis

Grizzly Club

Michelle Bowman Biltz Gregory A. Chandler Adam D. D'Angelo Patricia Kuehner Eiselstein Jeffrey M. Pipkin Brent M. Schmidt Jeremy D. Skura Christina Miller Summers

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2002

Kevin A. Allen Bradley A. Rateike

Belltower Society

Sarah D. Pace Elizabeth Jukes Sappenfield Jacob W. Sappenfield Michael L. West Mathew D. Worland

Blue & Gold Club

Joshua R. Adams Marcus J. Davis Megan S. Marrinan Elizabeth Voors Moore Amy Kuechenmeister Schulz

Grizzly Club

Brian K. Alsip Luke H. Britt Leah Pickerell Coggeshall Matthew M. Cree Adam D. Dollarhide Heath D. Ewing Kristin Dane Ewing Matthew C. Faulkner Erin Ponder Humphrey Drew B. McGary Wesley P. Peek

Kellie Chittick Schmidt Amanda D. Teltow

Belltower Society

CLASS OF 2003

Rebecca McCaslin Iten Janet Mitchell Schantz Suzanne Thompson Stafford Rose Stafford Stark

Wellhouse Society Craig J. Bland

Blue & Gold Club

Jennifer Grimes-Mathis Kevin T. Lackman

Grizzly Club

Justin A. Burt Tereasa Thompson Camin Jill Rateike Curry Robert A. Dilley Allison Huffman Kruse Abigail Ann Larrison Karlye C. Maloney Kelly Gettinger Morgan William W. Norton Fred R. Stubbe Amy Miller Wilmer Douglas R. Wolf Nicholas A. Woodring

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2004

Audra Ferguson-Allen Jennifer Bennett Heghinian

Belltower Society

Adam M. Zborowski

Blue & Gold Club

David S. Cataldi Andrew M. Clotfelter

Erin Ashbrook Davis Nicole Osmanski Goedeker Amy J. Miller William C. Rather Jr.

Grizzly Club

Dustin M. Case Justin H.T. Castelli Shay Knecht Dilley Daniel J. Frische Miranda Banks Kinter Sarah Boyd Mahoy Erin Esserman Meek Kimberly Anne Pauszek Erika Thomas Peggs Sarah Nobbe Rohls Andrea R. Smithson Trisha J. Taylor Joseph L. Tooley Chad R. Walker Ashley Nighbert Walsh Annette Kolkmeier Wentzel Ryan D. Withem

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2005

Joseph D. Copeland

Belltower Society

Stephanie L. Wagner

Wellhouse Society

Jennifer Piland Cataldi Jillian L. Delaney Terry R. Kinnett Jared J. Sabelhaus Amber Hicks Weatherford Tyler L. Weatherford Clinton L. Whitson

Blue & Gold Club

Joshua D. Chastain Derek W. Doddridge

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Minta Dolph-Rather Matthew P. Goodpaster Alan C. Hensell Joseph M. Neeley Casey E. Taylor

Grizzly Club

Donald E. Aldrich Katherine Sheehan Alexander Adam K. Browder Terry L. Coy Andrea Merkt Fullbeck Dustin R. Heuchan Kristin N. Kinnett Michelle E. Lesener George M. Leugers Tara Hettinger Schmelz Nicholas Clark Scott Tiffany Amrhein Stenger Angela Mapes Turner Amy Thurston Waltz Adam L. Wentzel Ann Atkinson Wheeler Amy Coleman Withem Laura Ostermann Wolf Rorie N. Wolf

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2006

Bradley J. Patterson

Belltower Society Erin Bracht Clark Zeeshan Malik

Wellhouse Society

Adam C. Isenburg Danielle Gibbs Kinnett Jeremy S. Votaw Jennifer Nebesny Whitson Geoffrey M. Zentz

Blue & Gold Club

Angela Rayphole Chastain Heather D. Coddington Clayton W. Darlage Annamaria Pappano Doddridge Jessica R. Smith Noelle M. Steele

Grizzly Club

Nathaniel T. Aker James R. Alexander Amanda Callahan Katherine Swart Coy Laura M. DeBaun Stephanie Dixon Dunn Rebecca Ballard Fluty Christy Ramsey Goen Kristen N. Hewett Renee Kean Knight Heather Watson McManus Sara L. Papas Katherine A. Reynolds Sarah Shipley Richardson Stacy Roe Roth Yuri Smith Mallory S. Sparks Christina L. Toler Sean M. Toler Justin F. VanHorn Evan S. Wineland

Wellhouse Society

CLASS OF 2007

Josef S. Kapitan Rachel Turner Sabelhaus Jennifer Rhorer Zentz

Blue & Gold Club

Lorraine Fisher Minnillo

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Megan Dykes Rector Amanda Personett Sammartino

Grizzly Club

Katherine Douglas Bailey Drew W. Bright Michelle Lilly Coburn J. Thomas Fluty Tiffany Henderson Franklin Matthew N. Goen Amy L. Hamilton Rebekah Blend Hibbert Megan K. Knoll Hilary Rebber Laidig John M. Lett Jeremy K. Rushton Dustin T. Vaught Rachel Renbarger Wrede

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2008

Grace Surface Howell

Belltower Society

Patrick K. Roberts Shannon Leitgabel Roberts

Blue & Gold Club

Luke A. Bosso Nicholas H. Kerr Jarred J. Kleptz David A. Mongan Jr. Franklyn C. Pottorff Wayne M. Stanley

Grizzly Club

R. Michael Bennett D. Raymond Hibbert Waylon W. Higgins Amanda Gillum Langferman Gena R. Larsh Dana Sease Lawson Jamie E. Mathews Daniel J. McManus Adam P. Poore Heather Wright Reynolds Justin M. Richey Craig A. Roth Georgia Meeker Sysouchanh Travis J. Tschaenn Haley B. Wise Benjamin M. Wyatt Marty G. Young Jr.

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 2009 Ty M. Eaton Emily Dawn Jones Olivia M. Lower Kevin P. Lynch John R. Yochum

Grizzly Club

Jennifer D. Andrick Emily M. Baker Kailee Fouch Bennett Neil J. Craig James Adam Dunigan Elizabeth R. Gearhart Andrew D. Johnson Brittany N. Johnson Leah Sanders Johnson Byron S. Kimmerling Dustin C. Marshall Stephanie Radtke M. Katherine Rogers Emily E. Ruch Adam T. Scharff Levi T. Smythe Matthew S. Spiller

Jennifer N. Walters Jenna C. Yarnell

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2010

Christopher E. Pennington*

Belltower Society

Isaac H. Daniel Grant R. Krevda, JD Evan M. Shields

Blue & Gold Club

Ashlyn Couch Amanda McIntosh Eaton Stefanie A. Masten Ross P. Tierney Elisheva Weber Tinsley

Grizzly Club

Hannah Hickey Abraham Sarah J. Dudley Jonathan C. Galbraith Renee King Hollman Brian C. Johnson Katherine Stephens Johnson Claire Kitchin Lane Lauren E. McCombs Jennifer Bense Mohr Bryce T. Mueller Kendall M. Paris Nicole Showalter Pletcher Dustin P. Robertson Drew G. Sparks Mary K. Stewart Martha J. Vance Trent Lee Whaley Natalie Daugherty Wheeler

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2011

Brittnee Singco Graman* Cody J. Graman* Katie Neff Pennington*

Wellhouse Society

Kayli Schafer Krevda

Blue & Gold Club

Matthew G. Cox Terrence P. Delaney Trung Duc Le Abigail Jacobs Pottorff Bradley A. Schneckenberger Amanda K. Waling

Grizzly Club

Kia K. Arion Rachel Friedman Barnstead Julie Crothers Beer Alex M. Boone Lindsay Brester Burks Erin M. Cataldi Morgan L. Greer Summer French Havron Riley Denslaw Hawkins Ashley O'Gara Holden L. Kyle Holden Katey Lynn Humphries Rachel L. Konchinsky-Pate Elizabeth Kuka Lindsay Marlene Letner Megan Mattingly Alexandra N. McKenna Elizabeth Anne Moffett Katherine Holland Montague Taylor M. Montague Heather Coyle Montgomery Zachary L. Morris Rex A. Olds Chad E. Schenkel

Sydney T. Surface Chelsea D. Sutton Tiffany A. Tibbot-Talbert Kerstin R. Wade Mitchell L. Waldroup Stephanie Adams Whaley Fonso E. White Benjamin D. Wilkerson Baylee Pinnick Williams J. Dallas Williams

Wellhouse Society

CLASS OF 2012

Aaron R.P. Williams Cristy Tucker Williams

Blue & Gold Club

Katherine Spellman Brishaber Renee L. Bruck James J. Burns Jeffrey D. Crawley Mitchell D. Deffner Wesley B. Kaminski

Grizzly Club

Kyle J. Beltz Brittany N. Beyer Nathan L. Bryant Matthew J. Darland Joel D. Fisher Amy Elizabeth Fox Elizabeth E. Galbraith Eric F. Geary Ryan C. Hendryx Jade Danielle Hill James Patrick Frank Hornett Andreas D. Kapsalis Alicia M. King Bart Leonard Daylan W. Mueller David D. O'Rourke Bradley S. Phillips Natalie Beth Robinson Lauren D. Rush Allison Marie Steele Jordan T. Steiner Sara Chauvette Wagner John F. Werbe III Kelsey A. Whitson William L. Worley

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2013

Matthew W. Brems Avery D. Brown Colin A. Brown

Morgan E. Gold Paige K. Hill Derek S. Linn Steven D. Mahoney Kyle E. Martin Jack R. Messer Austin J. Mills Daniel J. Morris Cora R. Philpot Katherine J. Prather Forrest D. Prichard Samantha V. Quinn Cassandra Louise Rainesalo Sarah J. Roddy Amanda V. E. Scott Ashley Roell Scott Bethany C. Sinkhorn Kori D. Steer Ryan W. Sullivan Sara E. Talbert Chad E. Teague

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 2014

Blake T. Bowers Dominique L. Boyd

Grizzly Club

David M. Barickman Benjamin P. Bauman Corinne L. Beyer Paige L Bobiles Nicole L. Brand Julie A. Brashaber Allison Marie Brown Griffen M. Brown Samantha K. Burton Michael M. Caruso IV William A. Hilgendorf II Drew A. Hutchens Leslie Nicole Johnson Briana Catharina Jurrema Jessica Mahan McNicholas Micheal J. McNicholas Shanice L. Myers Kyle S. Ostewig Natalie R. Owens Chad A. Parrett Samantha M. Ricks Krista M. Schott John M. Sittler Nicholas M. Stoia Johnathan W. White Chasity R. Wilson Jessica C. Wray

Blue & Gold Club

CLASS OF 2015

Grizzly Club

Brooks C. Bemis Lauren Casey Bemis Drew M. Ferguson Brianne Steppe Schneckenberger Ellen E. Sichting Emily L. Tucker

Joshua G. Bales Kelsey Barrett Kevin A. Black Natalie Snyder Black Tyler W. Bless John W. Bretz Jr. Jessica Haggard Chastain Martin N. Chastain Leah Lyon Dixon Melissa A. Eades Shawn D. Fogleman Natalie Predan Freeman R. Michael Garfield

President’s Circle

Andrew E. Bonnoront* Bethany Harris Brown* Ryan D. Hammer* Anna L. Murdock* Carney J. Gillin* Karoline E. Park*

Christopher D. Arnold Hillary S. Cain Olivia M. Covington Megan L. Curran Lindsey M. Dall Jane Marie Doll Kayla M. Dragstrem Ariel M. Dryden Micah J. Gerike Ann N. Gilly Joseph A. Green Christa K. Hendrickson Danielle C. Jordan

Ethan G. Kegley Derek A. Krebs Stetson M. Leach Kiley R. J. Lipps Rachel M. Lucas Aubrey M. Magodlyo Jacob Maxwell Jennifer M. Nevitt Ali E. Norton Olivia L. Ober Barickman Andrew D. Roy Elizabeth M. Senac Megan R. Stroude Nichole M. ThompsonVan Hook Andrew F. Walters Tyler J. Watson Morgan S. Whitaker Jacob R. Yarnell James A. Zimmerman

President’s Circle

CLASS OF 2016

Taylor Lynne Carlton*

Grizzly Club

Cody J. Beeks Kelsey F. Hardman Conner J.C. McNeely Deron R. Molen Raphaela Mueller Matthew J. Niehoff Dylan Alexander Pasley Molly Anne-Therese’ Preston Nicolas L. Remley Cody D. Warren Candice M. Wright Emily A. Young

Franklin College Current Students

Allen M. Abbott Nicholas J. Allen Heather Armor Gabrielle L. Arthur Devante D. Ash Kelsey A. Baillie Nathanael D. Beasley Rachel S. Bertram Trey Boles Claire C. Bonnoront Taylor M. Bounin Rachel L. Bowden Christian L. Bowling Adeline R. Bowman Nicholas J. Brems Rebecca P. Bridges Erika J. Brock Jordan L. Brodner Taylor L. Carlton Cameron R. Cary Alexandria G. Colclazier Shelby L. Collier Brittani M. Covault Darrell E. Crenshaw Jr. Dakota L. DeBaets Karlee A. Demsey Heath B. Deugan Victoria D. Dillon Katie L. Dodd Dena I. Dunn Juliana G. Eckel Noviyanti E. Effendi Nawwaf E. Elayyan Holyn M. Eldridge Adria M. Essex Patrick E. Flynn

Cody J. Foster Wanda F. Gaines Caleb M. Giles Kenzie L. Glassburn Megan E. Goebel Wil O. Gosser Joseph A. Green Mallory A. Guess Jasmine K. Hanna Samm E. Hayes Megan M. Helterbrand Sarah J. Hendricks Christa K. Hendrickson Payton C. Herdey Connor A. Hermesch Daniel H. Hicks Akia D. Hilderbrand Lauren A. Hoffmann Elyse Elizabeth Xiao Xiang Hoy Kia Denae Hreno Jasmine L. Hunt Brianna Marie Hutton Ryan Patrick Jones Kaitlyn McKenzie Kavanaugh Sidney Lynn Keller Tiffany C. Kenney Lauren Michael Kinneer Michael Anthony Ladera Jr. Megan Kathleen Lalioff Audra Marie Lane Lucas Jordan Ledbetter Bailey S. Lindamood Joanna Kaye List Annalise J. Lowry Juliette Olivia Lowry James Randall McKinney Jr. John Michael Montgomery Abigail L. Morris Timothy Michael Morris Daxton Kristopher Naylor Moda Princess Nyema Sr Maria Laura Olivo Kennedy Shae Oser Elijah Stephen Parmer Kiara Dionne Patton Brody Cade Perrine Jordan Kristopher Peters Katelyn Elizabeth Pierce Frank Robert Podkul Samuel Francis Pollock Robert Keith Prather Leah Dawn Richards Zoie Nicole Richey Jacqueline Taylor Rizzi Bret Michaela Roberts Rachel Ella May Rose Krystal Marie Sanders Kyle L. Sauley Artur Schneider Marissa L. Schnell Aaron Riley See Jacqueline Jordan Settles Tre’Von L Sevion Hannah Kay Sharkey Adam William Shepherd Holly Marie Short Jessica Sandra Silva Alex Jordan Smith Jacob A. Smith Shannon D. Sosnowski Andrew Paul Spaulding Gregory W. Spina Shelby Nicole Springer Kayla Jo Stamm Jeffrey Dillon Stanton

100%

Riley Katherine Steimel Fazaun Tadre' Stephens Sydney Ranae Stuckwisch Tyler Stephen Swallen Andrea Nichol TenBarge Arthur W. Terhune Victoria B. Thompson Casey Lynne Tranter Michael Scott Tudor Kaitlyn Michelle Welch Jared Austin Wesley Matthew J. Western John L. Zemkewicz

ASSOCIATE ALUMNI

Mary Ann Collier † Clifford H. Dietz † Paula Dietz Barbara Z. Grimmer John E. Grimmer Marcia Grossnickle Ted R. Grossnickle H. Lee Hodgen Jr. Stephen L. Huddleston Lloyd A. Hunter Stephen D. Leonard Margo E. Martin William B. Martin Carole L. McKinney Candace Moseley Jay Moseley Jim Napolitan John D. Peterson Kerry N. Prather Doreen W. St. Clair Dan K. Thomasson Karen S. Wade Kathleen Webster † Thorp L. Wolford

of students either complete a professional internship or significant undergraduate research experience

98% PARENTS & OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

of students complete at least one professional internship

Tammy & Jeffrey Achenbach Coco M. Albertson Christie Alexander Sara & David Allen Maribeth & Scott Alspach George & Barb Gamble Anderson Ron & Deb Anderson Doug & Kathy Andrews Scott & Karen Armacost Eric & Kim Arthur Lohman & Barbara Atwood Nancy White Auld Regina & Leland Bachman Cheryl Badale & Patrick Sullivan Dan & Dawn Bailey Kevin & Brenda Bales Kevin & Ann Kutch Barton Kathy & Mike Bassett Carol & David Bates Deidra Baumgardner Todd Baxter Mary & Walter Bazan Anthony & Amy Bean Melissa Bedwell Peggy & Jeff Beineke Todd & Kimberly La Fary Bemis Dave & Debbie Benham Lyman & Lorolyn Benner Michael & Pamela Biesecker Thomas & Susan Billings Diane & Bill Black Lori & Johnnie Blevins Douglas & Angela Bowman Michael Brazel

JoAnn Brems Bill & Nora Lowe Brems Fred & Karon Brezko Dennis & Cheryl Richards Bright Eleanor Voss Brinkman Steve & Lynnette Browder Chastity Brown Ellen & Kenneth Brown Karen Brown Kristy K. Brown Terri Brown Tom & Betty Sue Brunsman Tony & Leesa Bryan Doug & Gayla Bullington Tonia & Troy Burch Doug & Georgina Burker Gary & Michele Smith Burns Melvin & Jo Ella Burns Brad & Pam Anderson Burpo Scott & Carla Butler Lesa & Todd Butler Dave & Sharon Byrdwell Tina & Kelly Byrer Arturo Cardenas & Michelle Golden Michael & Michele Cardinal Charles & Amy Taylor Carlton Jeromy Cart Sean & Ellen Casey Greg Cataldi Barbara & Greg Chambers Suzanne & Robert Chauvette Chris & Cristi Richards Cherry John M. Chiarotti

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Building a professional network For Munashe Mugonda ’19, of Zimbabwe, it was important to attend a small college that promised a highlypersonalized educational experience. Since her freshman year, Franklin has consistently fulfilled its promise. When Mugonda, an applied mathematics major specializing in computer engineering, began college she did not own a personal computer. A faculty member intervened and connected her with Multiply Technology, an Indianapolis business that helps retire unwanted technology and repurpose it to meet critical community needs. The company generously donated a laptop to Mugonda to support realizing her college dreams and subsequently offered her a summer internship. Support from college faculty and staff was key throughout the process. “Computing professor Dr. Kerry Smith (’91) helped me develop goals and objectives going into the internship, and director of career services Kirk Bixler and other staff in professional development also helped me prepare,’ said Mugonda.

Bill & Lynn Choate Jack & Christine Clapp Nancy E. Clapp Mark & Terri Clark Randy & Kristi Clark Denise & Michael Coffey Cola Family Karen & Wayne Cole Jeff & Laura Collier Michael & Joyce Colligan Angela & Robert Comer Vicki & Tim Cook George & Sandy Coons Gordon & Janet Cox Jim & Sandy Craig David W. Cregar Matt & Serena Crites James & Charisse Daley Jeff & Becky Davis Sylvia M. Davis Thomas Davis Donald & Kim Deaton Libby & Mike Deckard Mike & Marty Deffner Melissa & David DeHaven Shawn & Colleen Gill Delaney Dave Denslaw Ronda & Thomas Derleth Tom & Debbie Jones Derrico Jeanna & John DeSutter Bob & Susan Staab DeVoss John & Dee Arnette Dickerson Patty & Tony Dilley Ruth & Warren Dorrel Janet & Steven Dowty Stephanie Drake

John & Teresa Hagee Duffey Cathy Dunn Dick & Marilyn Brackman Dunn Donald Dzurison Eric & Jennifer Eisberg Jerry Engle & Terri DunlapEngle Keith & Jane Ernst Vern & Donna Eswine Jim & Sandy Faust Jonnie & Lee Faust Kevin & Suzanne Findley Celia & Dallas Fines Joe & Jo Butler Finneran Denise & Donald Fisher Susie Fleck & Dave Wantz Gene Fore & Cheryl BoysFore Steve & Amy Hoeppner Fox Mike & Jane Freed Ron & Lynda Freeland Irv & Ingrid French Rose Frist & Jerry Prosser Robin & Corazon Gahimer Helen & Larry Gambaiani Jorge Y. Garcia Effie Garner Ginger George-Nelis & Mickey Nelis Duncan Giles Kenneth & Christine Glomb Jeff & Amy Anderson Godby Darlene & Paul Goedeker Kevin & Robin Goen Eric & Diane Gohlke Douglas S. Goodman Ken & Janet Walters Gorrell Greg & Kate Gossett

College assistance didn’t end with professional guidance. A staff member also helped with the practical need for short-term housing. “After I got the internship, I couldn’t find daily transportation from Franklin to Indianapolis,” explained Mugonda. When former Franklin College Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement Gail Lowry heard about the predicament, she invited Mugonda to stay at her family’s Indianapolis home, near public transit. Mugonda said, “The Lowrys are a wonderful family and were a great impact on me.” After all the logistics fell into place, Mugonda enjoyed engaging fully in developing software for internal applications at her employer. College classes in computer programming and calculus provided several transferrable skills that served her well, as did public speaking. “On the last day of my internship, I had to give a presentation to my supervisors. My public speaking class helped me structure my ideas and feel comfortable presenting.”

Kristina E. Grannan Janet Grantham Bill & Joyce Green Lenny & Patricia Green Ed & Donna Gregory Terry & Mary Hall Tom & Annette Handy David & Linda Harbin Mathew & Cheryl Hardman Elizabeth & Don Harmon Jeff & Kim Harmon Michael & Maria Harris William & Deidre Harris Brian & Brenda Harvey Steve & Nancy Hayes Robert & Sherry Hedge Brent & Rhonda Hedrick Timothy Hedrick Susan & Gerald Heiden Phil & Lana Heller Scott & Michelle Helms Donnie & Mimi Helterbrand Christine J. Hendershot Gene & Mary Lou Beatty Henderson Curt & Paula Berling Henry Darrell & Henrietta Heuchan Bob & Paula Heuchan Bruce & Diana Hickman Dennis & Cassandra Hicks Pam Herring Hicks Charlie & Jennifer Hill Lee & Helen Hodgen Julie Hofmeister Ron & Candi Holcroft Steve & Linda Hougland Edwin & Lee Ann Nay Hoy Cathy & Lou Huebler

Michael & Diana Hughes Steve & Kim Murray Hunter Clark & Lynn Jenney Erica & Gina Kammerer Thomas & Theresa Wright Kapitan Jenny Johnson-Kappes & Tim Kappes Joe & Suzanne Kenny Jeffrey D. Keyes Nazir & Wazirah Khatri Cynthia Knopp Geoff & Sharon Knue Steven & Janie Konkle Timothy & Michelle Konsdorf Joe & Lori Kowalkowski Gary & Giesla Kreczmer Neil & Linda Mullendore Krevda Anne & Joseph Kuka George & Kathryn Kunstek Jeanne & Edman Lash Daniel & Sue Alexander Lavalli Jill & Kelly Lazzell Barbara J. Lee-Elam Kris & Nancy Leming Steve & Kim Leonard Linda & David Leonard Mike & Susan Leonard Georgia Bullard Long Mike & Laurie Hudson Loveall Gail & Stuart Lowry David & Linda Lucas Steve & Deanna Lumpe Ned Lyons & Ann Gwin Rick & Paula Mager

Jackie & Dale Marion † Ted & Elaine Harrison Marston Julia & Bob Martin Troy & Michelle Martin William B. & Margo Martin Kristina & Ronald May Thomas & Rebecca Horstman May Bruce & Carol McAfee Margie & Ronald McCaslin Gary & Anne McClellan Marty & Stacey McCory Tom & Anne McGhee Gale & Gwenellyn McCain Cindy & Robert McNabb Deborah & Fred McNeil Alan & Darlene Mehringer Tom & Nancy Sigler Mengelt Bart & Phyllis Meyer Sean & Carol Miller Edward & Regina Ongley Miller Richard & Pam Molen Gene Moncel, Jr. Dan & Diane Moore Matt & Jenny Morris Russ & Karen Morris Hank & Vickie Mueller Jackie & Tim Mulinaro Jerry & Donna Mullen Gary & Cheryl Murphy Ronald & Nancy Myer Jim & Carolyn Naumovich Filemon & Margaret Navarro Jerry & Lori Netherlain Charles & Gloria Nimmo

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Stephen & Cynthia Winters Nowka Jane Oakley Michael & Stecy Ober William & Barbara O'Brien George T. Odom John F. Orr Jim, Sophia & Sam Otley Paul & Stephanie Parmer Lila J. Paul Peggy Wise Peak Michael & Keri Peduto Tina M. Pennington John Perkins Brian & Michelle Peters Mike & Mary Helton Phillips Mary O. Phillips Dorothy T. Pilley James M. Pinnick Mike & Maureen Pinnick Denise D. Pollock Kenneth & Judith Polston Lynne & Steve Poore Troy Portish Mike & Jennifer Prater Kerry & Cindy Prather Robert D. Prather Bonnie & Bob Pribush John & Charlotte Prohaska Angela Purdie April & Tom Reamsnyder Gary & Geralyn Redman Eric & Denise Reedy James & Nikki Reid Phillip & Melissa Renforth Jane Hoffmeister Repp Diane & Robert Revor Sam Rhodes & Frances Hessler

Burdette & Sue Richard Brian & Sherry Richards Kevin & Jennifer Ricke Earl & Debra Ridlen Kathleen A. Robertson Rita & Bradley Rollins Loree & Gary Ross David & Sandy Rush Paul & Donna Sappenfield Paul & Nicci Ingram Sargent Kenneth E. Sauley Lisa & Troy Scammahorn Rob & Kim Schafstall Kimberly & Mike Schaler Steven & Judith Trowbridge Schlicker Paul & Sheila Schnepf Karen & Gus Schroeder Ron & Lynne Schuetz Ron & Kathleen Hodgen Schutz William Schwomeyer Deborah K. Seabolt Tonya Settles William & Teri Sharkey Danny & Kathy Shields Rick & JoAnn Shields Reva & Fred Short Diane & Daniel Shoufler Lowell & Pamela Shroyer Loretta & Steve Shuck Harlan & Carolyn Shupert Don & Martha Adams Sichting Larry & Vi Sigler John & Bonnie Silva Harold & Cathy Sisson Keaney & Susan Dunn Sloop

Beth & Franklin Slusser Martha N. Small-Stum Lora & Gregory Smith Helen & John Smith Marilyn Smith Tanya Smythe Annette & Jeremy Snyder Michael & Colleen Solik Robert & Michelle Speas Gilbert & Julina Speer Karen & Mark Spini Pat & Susan Stack Howard & Ann Stahl Kelly & Michael Stallsmith Margee & Bill Stamper Mat & Cathy Stogner Kim Strough Kelly & David Struewing Troy & Susan Stuckwisch Ronald & Michele Summers Connie Sutton Susan S. Sutton Karla & Bruce Swallen Bob & Debbie Swinehamer Arthur D. Terhune Holli J. Terrell Bill & Alana Thompson Shawn & Steve Thurston Tim & Terry Tichenor Todd & Theresa Tierney Sharon & Paul Tingle Alan Tinsley Don & Candy Poindexter Treibic Kent & Debra Tresslar Jeff & Sharon Isenhower Trisler Cindy & Jay Tuley Nancy & Matthew Turner

Michelle & Neil Uhl Mike & Sue Wilhite Urban Barry & Cheryl Valentine Connie Richardson Van Valer Rich & Betty Veleta Debra Vondielingen & Jeffrey Joray Jeri Wagner Barbara & Dennis Wagoner Rebecca & Bill Wallace Jeanne Wallen Keith & Angie Hughes Walls Ronald & Jean Campbell Waltner Gary & Katherine Walton â&#x20AC; Lucille W. Ward Dean A. Warren Rhonda & Isaac Washington John & Becky Waterman Andy & Kathy Watkins Jim J. Wedding David & Maureen HoffmanWehmeier Ronald W. Weimer Steven Wesseler Doug & Patti Branstetter West Mitchell & Paula Brunson Westfall Gerald & Sue Whalen Maria Wheatley Brian & Kimberly White Brian & Cheryl Deckard White Aleta & Michael Wieneke Matt & Lisa Cooley Wieneke

Susan W. Williams & David Rimstidt Mike & Angel Windell Phyllis J. Wirey Steve & Jeanie Witty Karen Schofner Wolter Gregory & Kristine Bertram Wood Shannon & Brian Wroblewski Steve & Chris Raleigh Wroblewski Jerry & Judy Yarnell Jesse & Pennie Yates Kevin & Jill Young Linda & Mark Zehner Jeff & Melanie Parris Zeiner

FACULTY & STAFF

* Indicates emeriti faculty Connie Ables-Rigsbee Linda J. Airey James R. Alexander Daniel T. Alsop Daniel T. Andrews Thomas W. Armor Jennifer M. Austin Demetrius M. Bailey Jr. Denise Baird Ann K. Barton Deidra Baumgardner Kirk Bixler John P. Boardman Jennifer Bostrom Harold C. Boughton Amy L. Bracken Raymond M. Bragiel* David G. Brailow* Nora L. Brems

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Thinking and learning outside the box A liberal arts college was a natural fit for Ryanne Wise ’17, who is so passionate about literature, international cultures and humanitarian issues that she decided upon a triple major in English, French and poverty studies. The latter is an individualized major she designed with guidance from faculty and staff. “It’s great being able to tell people, ‘I created a major that I love and care about,‘” said Wise. Taking full advantage of college resources, such as professional development programs, career services and community partnerships, Wise has found numerous ways to delve deeply into her academic interests. She has interned three times. The first was at TheStatehouseFile.com, a news bureau powered by Franklin College students who report on Indiana politics and file stories picked up by media outlets across the state. “That internship allowed me to be published in the Indianapolis Star as a freshman,” recalled Wise. She next interned with the Franklin nonprofit organization KIC-IT, which serves homeless youth. “It was eye-opening,” said Wise. Jarrod H. Brett Mark S. Britner Jamie L. Bromley Steven K. Browder Avery D. Brown Douglas T. Burker Katie Burns G. Daniel Callon † Ruth D. Callon* David C. Carlson Kathleen D. Carlson* Gregory R. Cataldi Jennifer P. Cataldi Barbara J. Chambers David H. Chandler Stephanie S. Cheesman Edward Chikwana Meredith Clark-Wiltz Kathryn D. Coffman Sara N. Colburn-Alsop Karen Cole Vicki L. Cook Joel E. Cramer Nicolas Crisafulli Susan Crisafulli David Cunningham Jenna E. Day Libby Deckard Thomas A. Derrico Patricia S. Dilley Ruth E. Dorrel Janet Dowty Sherri G. Dunn Amanda M. Eaton Sally Eck Kim K. Eiler Keri Ellington Richard Erable

Brenda T. Ferguson Allison Fetter-Harrott Susan B. Fleck* Kristin C. Flora Paul Fonstad Timothy L. Garner Andrea Gash Justin Gash Richard L. Gawthrop Virginia George-Nelis Cody J. Graman Ralph P. Guentzel Diana Hadley Wendy S. Hagn Ellis F. Hall III Sherri Hall Ryan D. Hammer Brian D. Harbin Casey Hayes Natalie L. Haynes Alice L. Heikens Christine J. Hendershot Andrew A. Hendricks Deyanira Hernandez Stacy L. Hoehn Rachel E. Hoffmeyer W. Curt Holcroft Jane Howard Stephen L. Huddleston Jay E. Hunsucker Lloyd A. Hunter* Lourdes Hurtado Jason B. Jimerson Kathryn L. Johnston Mary Johnston Bradley D. Jones Emily Dawn Jones Kelli R. Jones

More recently, she interned with Northwood Elementary School in Franklin. “I taught social-skills lessons to thirdand fourth-graders and helped in classes for academically and behaviorally challenged students. I think it was the most powerful thing I’ve ever done during college; it showed me that I love teaching in those situations. I’ll be pursuing a career in education, specifically behavioral programming in low-income settings, after graduation,” said Wise. In addition to internships, Wise has been involved in producing and contributing to the college’s literary journal, Apogee, since her freshman year. She also has been involved in the intercultural honors program and participated in a Winter Term course in France. This January, she will head to Germany for another course. “I think I’m most surprised when I consider how much I’ve accomplished since I’ve been at Franklin, and I’m still right on track with a four-year plan,” said Wise.

Megan Juchcinski Kelsey W. Kasting Nazir A. Khatri Sara Kinder Ann Kish Jacob E. Knight Renee K. Knight John L. Krull Anne Kuka Julie Leeth Theresa M. Lehman Michael E. Leonard Steven Leonard Dale Long Gail A. Lowry Christina W. Lucas Lisa E. Mahan Jessica L. Mahoney Shaun J. Mahoney Dave Marendt Lance Marshall Emily Marten Vicki L. Mast April-Ann Matson Karla J. McConnell Thomas J. Minar Sarah Mordan-McCombs Matt Morris Benjamin J. O'Neal Kendall M. Paris Joanne Parish Thomas E. Patz George M. Phillips Maureen P. Pinnick Cynthia E. Prather Kerry N. Prather Bonita L. Pribush* Jill Radford

Svetlana Rakic Whitney Ramsay April Reamsnyder Dale E. Rebhorn Katherine T. Remsburg Samuel B. Rhodes Michael Rivera Robin Roberts Terri L. Roberts-Leonard Steven Rock Leah P. Rumsey Jared J. Sabelhaus Paul D. Sargent Janet M. Schantz Steven Scheer Daniel Schluge Betsy J. Schmidt Kellie C. Schmidt Allison L. Schrock Marti D. Schrock Amy K. Schulz Kandra M. Sejas John R. Shafer Christopher P. Shaff Wendy B. Shapiro Sharon Shires-Blane Tandy L. Shuck Jennifer Smith Randy D. Smith Annette K. Snyder Gilbert W. Speer Doreen W. St. Clair* Emily A. Stauffer* John N. Stevens* Elizabeth Stillabower Gordon Strain Katherine M. Taylor Arbin Thapaliya

Emily A. Trinkle Carol S. Tumey Matthew B. Turner Amy K. VerSteeg Rebecca L Wallace Angie H. Walls Kristin Wasielewski Daniel H. Watson Katherine M. Wehner Jennifer N. Whitson James C. Williams Emily H. Wood Kenna S. Wood Kristine B. Wood Brooke W. Worland Judy Yarnell

FRIENDS

Anonymous Gil & † Rita Abplanalp Courtney L. Adams Janie Adcock Jim & Elizabeth Admire Jennifer & Donnie Agnew Ann M. Alexander Christine & Peter Alfery Mike & Nancy Alford Sam & Sharan Alford Betty Allen Joetta Allgood Janice Allison Edward & Laura Waisner Alsop Chris Alyea Ronnie & Debra Purdy Anderson Shelli Anderson Joan Andrews

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Thomas Andrick Carolyn Angelo & James Yingst Keith & Melinda Antell Scott & Karen Armacost Sue E. Armor Kimberly & Matthew Arnold Earleen M. Ashbrook Pat & Lisa Atwell John & Beth Auld Herschel & Karen Bailey Carol W. Baker Marthetta J. Baker Johnathan Banning Sheila H. Barr William W. Barrett Ashley E. Bartlett James Bartlett Dave Bates Daniel Batta Cynthia & Robert Battle Gregg & Lisa Bauer Jonathan Beaman Cheryl L. Bean Joe Beardsley Robert R. Beaton Scott A. Beaton Carol Beck Jeff & Sharon Beck Thomas J. Minar & Frank S. Becker Julie & Kurk Beckstein Doyle Bedee Bryan & Linda Hicks Beeler Richard & Barb Hughes Bender Dagrun & Robert Bennett Emily M. Berger

James Bewsey Brian Biehn & Nathan Knies Troy & Sara Carson Bishop Len & Terry Bissonnette Kayla Blackburn Craig & Jill Bland Christopher & Michelle Singer Bloomer Christi Fields & Jack Borgerding Carl Boyer Carol & Don Boyer Edwin & Annette Dellekamp Boyle Imelda J. Brewer Curtis & Stephanie Brough Bill & Sue Ann Brown Clyde M. Brown Doug & Constance Brown Judith D. Browning Bryan & Ellen Prohaska Brunner Sidney & Mary Bryan Lana L. Burch Roy R. Burge Cory Burton Donnie Burton Tony Burton Eula M. Bush Jennifer A. Bush Hallgarth Kraig M. Bushey Travis Butler Janet Byrer Renee Cain Ted Caldwell Lisa & Mark Campbell Natalie Campbell Travis Campbell

Andy & Jill Canada Brenda & James Canada Charles & Becky Canary John Cangany Sarah & Calvin Cannon Karen S. Cardinal Alex & Susan Lester Carey Scott & Christie Carrico Mike D. Carter Kathy S. Cartwright Ella E. Casper Daniel & Kristen Causey Kathryn & Stephen Cavaleri Rosemary Chambers Michael Chan Dorothy Chaney Mike & Karen Chaney Carol G. Chappel Mary J. Charters Hollace & Kelly Chastain Mavunga Chawngthu Rota Chin George Clark James & Claire Clark Jennifer L. Clark Shari K. Clark Diane D. Clarke Dick & Kathy Close Carolyn Clow Ronald J. Coddington Marcia Coffey Kate & Thomas Coffman Marshall & Arlene Colburn Travis Coleman Carol D. Collier Lynn Collins Steven & Nancy Comiskey Kevin M. Conlee

Carolyn Conover Rebecca Conover Sandra Conway Michael & Carol Cooney Ann & Philip Cooper Harlan G. Copeland Joe & Keenan Copeland Carole & Steve Cork Glen & Linda Coverdale Hester H. Coward Graham Cox James & Loretta Crane Lynn K. Crane Ebbie Crawford John M. Crites Jerry & Teresa Crossman Donald D. Cummings Susan Cunningham Brian E. Darby Paul Dasovich Nancy Davenport Michael & Debbie Hill Davis Michael R. DeCourcy Dale & Mary Ann Deffner Brian J. Deppe Dave & Julie DeSutter Larry & Pat DeSutter Sandra & John Ditmars Derek & Leah Lyon Dixon Tracy Doane-Weideman Richard & Nora Doherty Esther F. Dolson Tammy Dorman Thomas & Amy Dougherty Lloyd L. & Susan O. Douglas Kim & Shannon Dowell Corey Drake Kerry K. Drake

Melissa Duke Mandy Duncan Joe Dunn Daniel J. Dwyer John W. Dyar Larry & Shirley Eades Phillip D. Eads Frank J. Eberle Jim & Jennifer Edwards Jeff Eggert Claudia & Keith Eisberg Steve & Lori Erickson Don & Irma Erts Jim & Martha Fairfield Connie & Robert Faris Kelly Faris Waneta Sue Faris Kerri Faulkner Brandyn Ferguson Carolyn Fiesel Teena L. Findley Thomas & Kelli Fisher Patricia Fleming Elden & Sarah Hickman Foltz Bob & Sue Foster Bart & Christie Fox Glenda A. Fraley Linda A. Frechette William & Julia Fritcher Shawn & Amanda Frye Trisha & Jerome Funk Blair & Marge Cooper Geho Jackie Gibson Nick Gillaspy Jim & Meresa Girdley Janet & Thomas Giunta Linda Gividen

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students participated in study-abroad courses during the 2016 Winter Term

14 Don D. Glesing Ed & Helen Glowski Jay & Emily Goad Don & Eva Goeb Peter & Carolyn Goerner Debby & Mike Gonzales Doris & Don Goodall David Goodman Thomas & Jane Gorman Steve & Carol Grannan John & Margery Graves Lynette Gray Terry Greene Jerry Gregory Linda L. Gregory Dale E. Greiwe Lloyd W. Grider Nell & Ronald Grose Scott & Nancy Gudeman Sandra S. Hadley Marc & Wendy Shuler Hagn Mike & Janice Hall Tammy Hall Cathy & Ronald Hamm Ann & Raymond Harrier Beth Hart John Hash Julie & Paul Hass Lynne & Royce Haste John & Nancy Hauser Kathy L. Haver Tom & Jan Hazlett Benjamin & Whitney Heber Rob & Brandi Henderson Charles & Jennifer Grigsby Henery Jennifer & Jeffrey Hensley Beth Herman Angela & Charles Hert Sam Rhodes & Frances Hessler Larry & Jodie Heydon James & Mary Pat Higdon Alan & Jennett Hill

additional students studied abroad during the academic year through other college programs

Anita Hill Brook Hilleary Scott Hines Carolynn & William Hobson Evan Hock Jared Hodge Steve Hoernemann Darin Hoggatt Brian S. Holder Shari & Mike Hollstegge Francis Holsinger Seymour & Rheta Holt Phil Hougland Kenneth & Liz Housefield Nick & Kristen Howard Lou Hubler Steve & Sandi Huddleston Daniel M. Huffman William Hume Mike & Jane Hoeppner Hunckler Lloyd & Janis Hunter Greg & Marvelle Ilko Jill & Kevin Jackson Deloss J. Jahnke Mike Jarvis Ruthann B. Jeffries John & Sharon Jenney Tom & Cathy Johnson Harvey Johnston Bruce M. Jones Jan M. Jones Lisa Jones Philip S. Jones Ray & Goldie Jones Pamela Jursik Marion Kahle Keinsley Family Joe & Amy Kelsay Patti C. Kennedy Raymond & Luann King Keith & Sheila Elliott Kinney Andrew Kocher Keith R. Kohlmeyer

Davin Kolderup John & Karen Melvin Kolodzej Walt & Janette Koon Jeff & Stephanie Kunkel Regina & Lester Kunkel Joseph & Patricia Cobo Kurek John Krull & Jennifer Labalme A.E. & Nancy Lacy Charles & Vicki Lake Walter E. Lancaster Terry W. Lancer Kelley & Dana Lasek Dutch & Betty Layton Nancy R. Leffler Andy & Theresa MacNaughton Lehman Linda Lelivelt George & Anna Leonard Mark Leonard Edward Jr. & Terri RobertsLeonard Michael & Katrina Lewis Richard Libs Ron & Jean Linder Rick Littleton Rick Longstreth Susan & Joe Loomis Nancy Lorenzano Roxanne & Charles Louden Larry Loughmiller Richard & Charlene Lugar P.E. MacAllister Richard & Dorothy Mahan Carol & Craig Mallett Carl & Marilyn Malmgren Sheila Marcum Beverly Martin Jeff Atwood & Mitzi Martin Jenny & Brandon Martin Julia & Bob Martin

Christian & Michelle Maslowski John & Lorene Mason April-Ann & Eric Matson Dee & Larry May Kevin Maynard Mignon K. McAleer Carol McCallum & Don Hayes Nancy & James McCay Karla & R. J. McConnell Cristi L. McGill Larry & Carole McKinney Jake McQueen R.T. & Doris McWilliams Cheryl & Srikant Mehta Becky S. Merriman Margaret A. Merryman Jennifer K. Meyer Jennifer Meyers Paula Meyers Dave & Patty Mickel Jim & Sue Miller Mark Miller Suzanne Miller Bradley S. Mobley Beth Mohr John R. Mohr Dana & Richard Monson † James D. Moore Beth A. Moore Jane & Jim Moore Randall & Sariah Coons Morgan Robert & Jeanette Moriarty KaAnne M. Morris Marty & Pam Morris Tim Moser Cynthia Murphy-Weddle Dave & Sue Murray Greg Musser Rick K. Myers Carol Naragon Bob & Margaret Nelson

Jerry Nichols Raymond W. Nicholson Jack & Joyce Nies Barbara & Dennis Norkus Jean A. Norris Scott & Terri Nowling Peggy B. Oakley Joel & Mary O'Brien Michael O'Brien & Jackie Nytes Nancy A. O'Dell Barbara Ogle Dave Olmstead Jimmie & Arvada Onken Dean Orlosky Michael & Pamela Orlosky Tim O'Sullivan Jerry & Denise Ott Jeff & Cathy Owen Richard Owens James & Mary Oxley Virginia Pacala Ed Pagel Martha A. Palmer Jim Pangallo Fred Paris Rusty Parke Vassant D. Patel David Patterson David Payne Deirdre L. Peduto Karen Pell Edwin & Helene Penn Bill & Gini Percifield Jean W. Perney Jeremy & Lora Peters John & Nancy Peterson William & Gladys Pfeifer Judy M. Phillipe † Jim R. Phillips Aaron & Shellee Peters Andy Pitcher Scott Pitts Tom Pollard Georgia M. Polston Gerald & Roberta Poore Lawrence & Beulah Tally Porter Jim & Elaine Potter Brad Powell Phil & Nancy Powell Bernadette Price Brian Price, Sr. Ron Probst Maranel & Marion Pruden Matt & Kristen Chiarotti Prusiecki Marilyn G. Pryor Russ & Ruth Pulliam Chris R. Purcell Susie & Jefferson Qualls Freda M. Quire Leo G. Rafail Christine & Charles Chris & Pat Bushorn Rather Virginia F. Rea Bill & Vicki Receveur Chuck Reed Craig L. Reed Alicia & Greg Reedy James Reisert Cathy & Theodore Retmier Connie & Neil Rhoades Lora & Brian Rhodes Steven H. Rhoades Charles R. Rice, Sr. Gail & Mark Richards

Kelly & Chris Richardson Arlene Richmond Barry L. Richmond Gary & Marla Robards Shane & Heather Robbins Lauren A. Roberts Terri L. Roddie Jamie & Eleanor Rodway Steve & Janna Rogers Elisa & Steven Rogowski Margaret & Elmer Rohrbacher Dan S. & Debra RossMaddock Ellen J. Rostker Mary J. Royalty Tara Rucker Richard L. Ruegg Nancy Russell Dorothy E. Ryan Thomas J. Ryan Sample Family Elizabeth E. Sanders Naomi & Kenny Saulman Jim & Katie Zborowski Schindler Kurt R. Schletzer Dan & Susan Schluge Jennifer A. Schrier Ron & Kathleen Hogden Schutz Carol & Hal Sconyers Darwin & Cheryl Scott Dave Scott Melanie & Brian Sellers Robyn R. Setter Sue & Joe Sevenz Christopher & Renee Severse Catherine Sewall Michael & Sheila Sexton Rhonda & Alan Shaw Syble & Robert Shoemaker Don & Meg Shuler Donna S. Sipe Al Smith Gene & Stephanie Smith Madeleine & Justin Smith Marge I. Smith Mark A. Smith Michael D. Smith Robert & Sarah Asher Smith Susanne I. Smith Mark Snodgrass Loren Snyder John & Jane Dungan Sohn Jean M. Solomon C.C. Soudah Matt Sowders Chrystal S. Sparks John & Janet Sparks Marvin E. Sparks T.H. & Doreen W. St. Clair Ben & Mari Jo Stallings Cynthia & Bryan Stansbury Robert & Elaine Staton John & Pat Stevens Hal Stewart Ruth M. Stewart Woody Stogsdill Kathy Stolz Anita & Jesse Storms Bradley Stropes Bob & Bettie Subkowsky Bill E. Sumansky Julia Surber Richard & Dorothy Swindle

Steve & Robin Tames Anne & Wayne Taylor Rhondi M. Taylor Sarah Taylor Joe & Susan Theobald Carolyn H. Thomas Sean & Jennifer Thomasson Darrell & Melva Thorton Rebecca Tilson Debora & Todd Townsend Jobea & James Trefny Jon & Carol Tressler Dawn Truster Dale & Carol Summers Tumey Kathie Turke Jessica L. Turner Sonja & Adam Turner Kimberly Y. Underwood Bart Updike Cathy Van Bree Keith Van Deman Walter A. & Patience Vanderbush Todd & Stephanie VanSlyke Danny & Eileen Vaught Dianna & Alex Vlahos Tandy L. Shuck & Michael W. Waddick Karen & Gary Wade Beth Walker-Harriman Joe & Julie Waltermann Sonya Ware Meguiar Jeffrey S. Webster Brooke Weddle Karen & John Welch Sally Wells Richard & Becky Wertz Nina J. West Gene & Anita White Andy & Lynn Wiesman Penny Wightman Lee Ann & Scott Wilbur Payson & Linda Wild Eileen Williams Jim & Suellen Williams Kenneth R. Williams Mandy Williams Stan Williams Colton L. Withers Wanda Wolfe Janice K. Woolums Al & Theressa Ellis Wright Paul G. Wyman Karen & Greg Zimmerman Gene & Mary Ann Zink Valerie Zoladz

BEQUESTS, HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS Bequests

Estate of David H. & Lucille W. Ward Estate of Clifford H. & Paula Dietz

Honorary Gifts

Gifts were received in honor of the following: Denise Baird Karen Bauman Amy Bracken † Ray Bragiel Jamie Bromley Barbara Chambers Edward Chikwana

Nicolas Crisafulli Susan Crisafulli Kristin Flora Betty Freeborn Justin Gash Doug Grant Natalie Haynes Brad Jones Anne Kuka Deborah Messinger Thomas J. Minar Jay & Candace Moseley Joanne Parish Kiara Patton Simone Pilon Maureen Pinnick Kerry Prather Bonnie Pribush Gwen Snyder Suzanne Robinson Emily Stauffer Cheryl Stewart Ryan Sullivan

Memorial Gifts

Gifts were received in memory of the following: Scott Alexander Jeff Ashworth Otto K. Behrens Jr. Ruth Doub Callon Kate Comiskey Ann Mullendore Copeland Raymond Cowan W. Paul Cummings Melba Denslaw Kelly Eckart Kevin Elixman Harold R. Ezell Tom Hodge Luella Hopkins Dorothy Hughes Heather Honeycutt Wendell Hunsucker John Kenny Marilyn Leap Paula Wengel MacDonald Ted Marston Sharlene Mellencamp Ransom A. Norris Anna Lou Lawson Pickett Alfred Pike Andy Poe Richard R. Rea Patricia Sexton Records Emily Potter Robertson Alice Russell Daniel Schuetz Wesley Shambaugh Rosejane Pruitt Smith Loyd Smith John Spears Valerie Ann Tuttle Frank Waltermann Judith A. Weddle Robert H. & Rosemary Chappell Winters

CHURCHES

American Baptist Home Mission Society American Baptist Women's Ministries Flat Rock American Baptist Women's Mission Society of Judson Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church, Spencer

Bethlehem Baptist Church, Rochester Big Walnut Baptist Church, Reelsville Celebration Fellowship, Noblesville Church of the Master, Indianapolis Congregation of the Covenants, Indianapolis Elizaville Baptist Church, Lebanon Faith Baptist Church, Fort Wayne First Baptist Church of Greenwood First Baptist Church of Ottawa First Baptist Church of Plainfield First Baptist Church, Madison First Baptist Church, Michigan City First Missionary, Elwood Forest Baptist Church Freedom Baptist Church, Waveland Hopewell Baptist Church, Holton Lebanon First Baptist Church Little Blue River Baptist Church, Shelbyville Meadowbrook Baptist Church, Anderson New Bethel Baptist Church, Indianapolis Prince of Peace United Church of Christ Shelbyville First Baptist Church St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

(M) Indicates matching-gift participant 4 Green Solutions 640 Madison Ave. A+ Outdoor Services ACEC Indiana Aetna Foundation (M) Affordable Marine Products AIM Media Indiana Albemarle Foundation (M) Allied Technologies Food Equipment American Structurepoint Amgen Foundation (M) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Barnett Racing Bastin Logan Water Services Bay Horse Inn BC Football Camp Beck Automotive Beineke Enterprise Benjamin Podiatry BGBC Partners Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Biomet Foundation (M) BloomBank Blue River Foundation BoJak’s Bar & Grille Bose McKinney & Evans Bradley N. Crawford, D.D.S. Bradley Hubler Chevrolet

Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co. Brauman Rental Management Bruns-Gutzwiller BSN Sports Burton Flooring Center Bushwood Properties Cangany's Emerten Auto Service Carl Payne Trust Central Indiana Chiropractic Chambers Farms Chevron (M) Church & Dwight Co. Circle B Construction Systems Citizens Bank City of Franklin Coffeehouse Five Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County Community Foundation of Louisville Contemporary Services Corp. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (M) Cottingham Realty/Appraisal Crane Federal Credit Union Cream Hill Foundation CrossRoad Engineers Crowe Horwath Crystal Graphics Crystal Springs Grain C&T Design & Equipment Co. Dana Tire & Repair David J. Joseph Co. (M) D.E.A.L. Deloitte Foundation (M) Deppe, Fredbeck & Boll Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation (M) D&H Cheer Co. Fierce Allstars Discover Downtown Franklin D.J. Angus ScientechEducational Foundation DonateWell Dorman Family Properties Dugan Air Duke Energy Foundation Dunn & Associates Benefit Administrators Eagle Creek Golf Course Ecolab (M) Edward Jones Elba L. & Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation (M) Endress + Hauser Eric T. Kammerer, D.D.S., P.C. Ernst & Young (M) Essential Architectural Signs Etica Group Excavation Plus Exelon (M) F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. FC Connection Enterprise Federico & Bell Federmann & Sons Plumbing Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fifth Third Foundation (M) Financial Center Credit Union Fiorini Sales Unlimited First Financial Bank, Hamilton, Ohio First Merchants Bank First Merchants Corp. First National Bank, Franklin Fletcher Chrysler Products

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Seeing value in lifelong learning Hilary Hauguel ’12 works for a leading designer of handbags, luggage and accessories, but she didn’t major in fashion. Hauguel earned her bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. As a financial analyst for Indiana-based Vera Bradley®, she develops and analyzes experimental tests to help determine whether new products, promotions and visual merchandising will be a hit with consumers. She explained, “I coordinate projects and work with different cross-functional groups. I perform analyses while also actively communicating and leading. My role allows me to work with people.” Curiosity about people always has motivated Hauguel. She valued that two college mentors, associate professor of mathematics Justin Gash, Ph.D., and professor emerita of English Dedaimia Whitney, encouraged her inquisitive nature with engaged-learning opportunities such as an undergraduate research project examining how students use their time, according to their majors. She also credits Franklin professor of mathematics Dan Callon ’77, Ph.D., for teaching a rigorous project-based Statistics Consulting class that involved community partners. “We provided real results for actual companies,” she recalled. Hauguel further benefited from associate professor of economics Hisaya Kitaoka’s, Ph.D., Econometrics class. “He taught us underlying methodology, and when we had completed the project we presented to a colloquium. I learned how important it is to be able to clearly share your findings with others in a way that is interesting and persuasive,” she said. Since joining the workforce, Hauguel has realized learning is a lifelong process. She now holds a Master of Science in statistics from Miami University (Ohio). “When I graduated from Franklin, I thought I had to know everything about every thing to get a job. Now I can look back and see that the most important thing is that you are willing and excited to learn.”

HILARY HAUGUEL ’12

Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home Floyd Kresge Follett Higher Education Group Franciscan Alliance Activities Committee Frank J. Eberle Insurance Franklin Family Dentistry Franklin Insurance Agency Franklin Lodge 1818 for the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Franklin Rotary Club Frechette Eye Center Geek in Pink General Electric Foundation (M) Gerline Properties GlaxoSmithKline (M) Godby Home Furnishings Gordon Cox Design Grafton Peek Greek’s Pizzeria & Tapp Room Greene Crop Consulting Green’s Auto Service Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Greenwood Park Mall Hand-N-Hand Enterprise Hants Lake Conservancy District Harold P. Johnson, M.D., P.A. Harvest Land Co-op Hasbro Children's Fund (M) Hass Law Office Hilliard Lyons Hilton Garden Inn, Columbus/Edinburgh Hilton Garden Inn, Indianapolis South Hirons & Co. HIS Constructors Home News Enterprises Homebank HomeTown Franklin Horizon Bank Hovair Automotive Huddleston & Huddleston Hugh K. & Eleanor D. Andrews Family Fund IBM International Foundation (M) Ike Newton ILF Foundation Independent Colleges of Indiana Indiana American Water Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Indiana Care Indiana Realty Pros Indy Family Farms Innovative Casting Technologies I See Corp. Ivy Tech Foundation Jarvis Enterprises Jay Van Charitable Fund Jerry David Enterprises JMS Investments John Cento Highlands Valuation John Lorenzano Memorial Johnson & Gray Johnson & Johnson (M) Johnson County Community Foundation

Johnson County Development Corp. Johnson County Land Title Johnson County REMC Johnson Memorial Health Johnson Memorial Health Foundation Jones Machine & Tool J. Owen Media J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Kappa Kappa Kappa, Franklin Zeta Chapter Katz Sapper & Miller (M) Kendall Juice Corp. Kevin Stephenson Kokomo Grain KS Property Management Services KT Custom Painting & Design KyKa Properties Larkey Insurance & Real Estate Law Office of Matthew M. Cree LCI LPL Financial (M) MacAllister Machinery Co. Magnify Marketing MainSource Bank Greensburg MainSource Financial Group Markey's Rental & Staging Masters Heating & Cooling by Van Valer Matlock Ford Vespa Franklin Menefee Realty Messer Construction Co. MetLife Foundation (M) Middle Davids Artisan Candles Midway Services Midwest Communications Group M&K Construction Miller Chemical Technology & Management Miller Transportation Bus Service Modern Woodmen of America Moderstone Monarch Beverage Moore Law Office Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Morning Pointe of Franklin Mothershead Foundation Mutual Savings Bank Myers for Greenwood Committee Netherlain Appraisals & Real Estate Network for Good NSK Corp., Franklin OC Repair & Fabrication Old National Bank One America (M) One Click Internet Ventures One View OrthoIndy Enterprises Pagel Enterprises Pay It Forward Johnson County Pepsi Beverages Co. PerkinElmer Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program (M) Philip N. Heller, D.D.S. Phoenix Group Piazza Produce Pioneer High School PNC Bank (M) PNC Financial Services Group

Printing Partners Pro Industries Radwell International Rafferty Construction Ray’s Trash Service Realm Construction Co. Red Zone Laser Tag & Games Residential Rescue Rhode Island Foundation (M) R&K Powell Enterprises Rogowski Consulting Rowdy G. Williams Law Firm Salesforce.org (M) Scripps Howard Foundation(M) SCS Construction Services Scott Swartz Funeral Home Senior Care of Kokomo Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Shell Oil Co. Foundation (M) Sherman & Armbruster Shuel Enterprises Sizemore Insurance Agency Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Spotlight Strategies XL Graphics St. Thomas Episcopal Church Stack Family Trust State Employees' Community Campaign State Farm Companies Foundation (M)

Subway Superior Discount Beverages Susan Fleck Photography Tanya Smythe & Co. The Marketing Co. Third Sector Innovations Tilson Titsworth & Co. Treybourne Wealth Planners TT Maintenance & Contracting UBS (M) U.S. Charitable Gift Trust United Consulting United Way of Bartholomew County USA Funds (M) Vandivier Spirits Van Valer Law Firm Verizon Foundation (M) Walmart Corporate Giving Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program (M) Whiteland Tire & Fleet Service Willard G. Pierce & Jessie M. Pierce Foundation (M) Williams Barrett & Wilkowski WSW Champs Yarnell Electric YourCause Z Shirts

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES Recognizes alumni & friends with cumulative lifetime giving to Franklin College of $1 million or more V. Von Boll † Clifford H. & † Paula Dietz Harry F. McNaught Jr. – Franklin Tech Park Jim & Sandy Mock Napolitan

LEADERS FOR LIFE

Dan K. Thomasson † Joe & Connie Richardson Van Valer

Recognizes alumni & friends with cumulative lifetime giving to Franklin College between $100,000–$249,999 Dean & Dorcas Abplanalp Devin & Shelby Anderson John & Beth Auld Len & Terry Bissonnette CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Bill & Sue Ann Brown Recognizes alumni & friends with Marian D. Callon cumulative lifetime giving Pete & Ann Cangany to Franklin College between John M. Chiarotti $500,000–$999,999 Mary Ann Collier Anonymous Glen & Linda Coverdale John & Barbara Grimmer Bob & Susan Staab DeVoss Wil & Barbi Nelp † Bob & Dottie Dickinson John & Nancy Peterson Kenneth O. Dunn † Denzil & Mary Margaret † H. Dean & Vera Evans Partenheimer Webb Douglas C. Fraker Irv & Ingrid French AMBASSADORS CIRCLE Jim & Dorcas Frische Recognizes alumni & friends with Scott & Nancy Gudeman cumulative lifetime giving to Gregg & Lynda Happe Franklin College between Mark & Kathy Martin $250,000–$499,999 Harrison Anonymous † John & Linda Drake Kenny † John & Nancy White Auld Steve & Susan Klein † Jerry & Beverly Parker Leonard Curnutt Eunice Killen Lyman Susan Johnson DeVoss & Dan S. Maddock & Debra Jay M. DeVoss Ross-Maddock Christi Fields & Jack † Ted & Elaine Harrison Borgerding Marston Gene & Mary Lou Beatty John & Lucille Dodgson Henderson Mayo Mark & Carmen Holeman Patsy A. McKee

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

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ranked 44th

NATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE

in the country by Washington Monthly

ranked

NATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE in Indiana by Washington Monthly

John Cangany Don & Vicki Fulmer Gloria Castro-Hearn & McComb Daniel Hearn Alex & Carolyn Mehran Marshall & Arlene Colburn Dan Mysko Jeffrey & Rhonda Robertson Michael W. O'Dell, M.D. (’81) Craver † Anna Lou Lawson Pickett Forest & Marsha Neal † Herbert & Betty Schmidt Daugherty Pigman † Marvin & Connie Scudder Jim & Elaine Potter DeBoer Phil & Nancy Powell Carol Richardson Dennis Bill & Vicki Receveur Jim & Jill Due Jane Hoffmeister Repp Roger & Billie Doades Rob & Janet Edmondson Furnish Schafstall Kathy Mundt Giovanini † John & Betty Spears Boyd & Sandy Haley Lloyd & Sue VanAntwerp † Dave & Pam Herring Hicks Spencer Lee & Helen Hodgen † John & Lois Tharp Steve & Sandi Huddleston Douglas L. Tillman Jerry & Candice Justus Randy & † Evelyn Tucker Myrna M. Killey Frank D. Tull Joe & Marilyn Wertz Lain † Tom & † Laurie Vandivier Jack & Sandy Laugle Al & Theressa Ellis Wright John & Sarah Lechleiter Ann Martinez Mahan SCHOLARS CIRCLE Dave & Patty Mickel Recognizes alumni & friends Richard & Joan Roler with cumulative lifetime giving Norman to Franklin College between † Leon & Virginia Pacala $50,000–$99,999 Mike & Suzanne Pauszek Anonymous Phil & Betty Powell; Joni M. Anderson † Hubert Hunter Ogden Tom & Heather Armor Virginia F. Rea † Jim & Lou Taylor Axelberg Pete & Lorelei Redding Amy L. Belisle Charley & Ann Robertson Reinhard & Martha Elizabeth Richardson Ruben Bockstette Jennifer Dietz Sayre Tom & Vicki Boyer Bill & Anne Scherer Jack & † Betty Bevis Buhner James & Shirley Spicer Jeff & Allee Burt

named

A BEST NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR YOUR MONEY by College Factual

Don & Candy Poindexter Treibic † J. David & Jane Vandivier Rod & Nancy Zellar Weber † Dallas & Elna West Recognizes alumni & friends with cumulative lifetime giving to Franklin College between $25,000–$49,999 Anonymous Gil & † Rita Abplanalp Joyce K. Allen George & Barb Gamble Anderson Doug & Kathy Andrews Sue E. Armor William W. Barrett J.R. & Janet Patton Bishop Diane & Bill Black Bill & Nora Lowe Brems Sam & Alaine Bush † Ruth Doub Callon Hollace & Kelly Chastain Bob & Luann Williams Colin Pat & Dawn Collier Bill & Karen Cox Dave & † Melba Denslaw John & Dee Arnette Dickerson Jane Foist Doddridge Ray & Georgia Dorulla † C.W. & Connie Eggers Niel & Karen Ellerbrook Keith & Jane Ernst Dick & Bea Wilson Fisher Mary Jane Lilly Flaningam

OLD MAIN SOCIETY

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Gene Foist Betty White Freeborn Bob & Alice Gill Goshorn Charles & Betty Mitchell Goss Janet Grantham Ted & Marcia Grossnickle Cary & Kristi King Guse Mary Bergdoll Hanson John & Christina Hasewinkel Tom and June Hathaway David & Carol Hollingsworth Jeff & Dawn Calhoun Holt Seymour & Rheta Holt Susan Stum Hott Tom Howald Jay E. Hunsucker Needham & Mary Louise Hurst Ken & Krisztina Inskeep Randy Kahn Richard & Sally Kloepfer John Krull & Jennifer Labalme Walter & Margery Krumwiede Nolan R. Lackey Kelley & Dana Lasek Harold “Butch” & Ann Lawson William F. Lincoln Sonny Linscott & Elaine Steketee Susan & Joe Loomis Nancy Lorenzano Mike & Laurie Hudson Loveall Mike & Susan Bright Maguire June E. Maple William B. & Margo Martin Chuck & Ellyn Maxwell Dr. & † Mrs. Edwin S. McClain Larry & Carole McKinney Tom & Nancy Sigler Mengelt Bart & Phyllis Meyer Jay & Candace Moseley Martha M. Newsom Paul Nugent & Alice Christopher Don & Marian Orlosky Bob & Kelli DeMott Park Bob & Donna Peckinpaugh Bill & Gini Percifield Jerry & Faye Petro Russ & Ruth Pulliam Dick & Kay Lisman Raymond Anne T. Ritteman Frank & Nancy Russell Marjorie Lansing Salmassy Rafael & Beth Baker Sánchez John & Jane Dungan Sohn Doreen & T.H. St. Clair Margee & Bill Stamper Chuck & Georgia Stumpf Ed & Phyllis Stumpf David W. Tharp Donald & Joanne Hunt Tharp Dale & Carol Summers Tumey

Marty & Rowana Umbarger Estate of David H. & Lucille W. Ward Doug & Patti Branstetter West Gene & Anita White David & Doris Townsend Wilkinson Susan W. Williams & David Rimstidt Mike & Dawn Hoeltke Zolnierek Recognizes alumni & friends with cumulative lifetime giving to Franklin College between $10,000–$24,999 Anonymous Dave & Marcy Shanks Abel Bob & Ellie Truesdell Ackley Carol Lee Carlson Allen Thurman & April Alvey Raymond & Ann Andrew Thom & Laurel Andrews Charles & Ann Baker Jerry & Grace Barlow Kevin & Ann Kutch Barton Joseph & † Linda Beardsley Bryan & Linda Hicks Beeler Todd & Kimberly La Fary Bemis † Worth & Marilyn Force Bennett Ed & Mary Bentz Jane Betts Diana S. Black Joel Blanton, Sr. Mark & Chizuko Kudo Bolinger Ron & Penny Bowsher † Roscoe & Margaret Boyer Don & Rebecca Bozell David Brailow & Vita Viviano Elmer & Kathy Miller Britton Steve & Lynnette Browder Christy & Owsley Brown Kristy K. Brown Rob & Ruth Brown Bob & Billye Bultman David & Kathy Carlson Kevin & Nancy Glover Carr Barbara & Greg Chambers John C. Clancy David & Carol Coffin Ron & Lynda Esposito Cole Barbara Randall Coltman Dexter & Rosemary Thompson Cooley Gordon & Janet Cox Brad & Stephanie Crawford Tom & Margaret Cummings Dale & Debbie Waltz Cummins Wes Cunningham † Calvin D. Davis Michael & Debbie Hill Davis Sue Miller Davis Adam & Kendra Gardner Decker Melissa & David DeHaven Brian J. Deppe Bob Desatnick & Margo Bennett

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David & Linda Slinkard Dobbins Ken & Sally Lewis Dodgson Ruth & Warren Dorrel Lloyd L. & Susan O. Douglas John & Teresa Hagee Duffey Jim & Kathy Dykhuizen Bill & Sally Thiesing Earl Friends of Kelly Eckart Jeremy D. Efroymson David K. Evans Gregory D. Evans Mike & Sherry Evans Jim & Martha Fairfield Paul R. Fischer George & Maxine Meyers Fisher Lora Wolf Fitch Richard W. Fitch Max R. Fitzpatrick Charles & Andrea Huggins Flaks Susie Fleck & Dave Wantz Ric Flecker & Jeanne Lager Randy L. Foxworthy Melvin & † Gyneth Fredbeck Ruth Freese & Ken Grogan Bob & Barbara Garton Maryka Matthews-Goldberg & Kenneth Goldberg Hal & Betty Goodwin Doug & Molly Grant Gerald & Hetty Schott Gray Larry & Sue Griffith Ellis & Sherri Hall Daniel & Pamela Hann Tom & Barbara Cragen Harris Jason Harris Tom & Kaye Hasewinkel John & Nancy Hauser Gregory Haworth & Mary Burgwinkle Dwight & Sophia Middleton Heath Bob & Paula Heuchan Don & † Carol Hicks Marty & Angie Hicks Denny High Alan & Jennett Hill Terry & Louise Hogan Worthe & Marie Holt Mick & Sue Buffenbarger Hover Roger & Betty Delay Hyatt Jane T. Jakoubek Mike & Sandy Jarvis Kathy & Jerry Johnson Merrill L. Johnson Verne & Jane Johnson Sarah J. Jolly William & Annette Jones Dick & Mary Lou Judy M. Jo Jurgensen Doug & Joanie Kelly Joe J. & Suzanne Kenny Joseph G. Kenny Ercel & Marilyn Beaman Kerner Thomas & Jan Keucher Raymond & Luann King Neil & Linda Mullendore Krevda Katie & Dick Kruse Friends of Jason Kuhn Jane Kwiatkowski

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George & Anndora Boyer Laflin Mary Jo Lane George & åSondra Launey Dr. & Mrs. R. S. Lehman Mark & Cindy Lemmons Mark Leonard Paul Levett & Judy Eck Yu-long & Yuriko Ling Gail & Stuart Lowry Mark & Renee Loyd Chris & Carmen Lynch Shirley A. Lyster B.R. & † Mary Lou Mace Noel & Rose Herndon Marquis Mike Marston & Kristin Tang Donald E. Martin Peter G. Martin Julia & Bob Martin Byron K. Mason Arthur & Pat Mayfield Eugene C. Mayfield Rolla & Kathleen McAdams Howard & † Janet McKinney McCain Timm & Marty Mohr McCarty Cullen & Rachel Peden McCarty Ann McClain Joe & Susan McConnell Chad & Emily McCullough Jean E. McGrady Neil & Sally McLachlan Bud Mendenhall Dean & Thalia Mesologites Don Miles & Judy Mitton Linda Kern Moore & Donald Ferm KaAnne M. Morris RJ & Liz Montgomery Moser Rich & Rhonda Mousty Cheryl L. Mullin J. Mark Mullin Mark & Cheryl Murray Bob & Margaret Nelson John & Linda Norton Melanie J. Norton John & Christine Nottingham Pat W. Orr David & Carolyn Overmyer Theodore & Sharon Pacala Dick & Ruth Park Marge Smith Pauszek Jim L. Pease George & Jacqueline Pendygraft Edwin & Helene Penn Nancy Peters Gary A. Peterson Douglas L. Pett Eleanor Greer Phillips Kerry & Cindy Prather Bonnie & Bob Pribush James A. Purucker Tom & Betty Quindlen Gregg & Karen Raymond Steve & Linda Richards Jacqueline & Jack Richmond Mike & † Judy Fowler Robbins Jamie & Eleanor Rodway Illene Jaynes Roggensack

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Patricia Montgomery Rohleder Wade A. Roth Carl & Judith Orahood Royal Phil & Sammie Ruffalo Steve & Livia Russell Paul & Nicci Ingram Sargent Janet D. Schantz Bill & Anne Scherer Betsy J. Schmidt Paul & Sheila Schnepf Bud & Ruby Schooler Beulah Schrader Brad & Marti Dorrel Schrock Roger & Sue Ferguson Schroder Ron & Kathleen Hodgen Schutz Michael Sears Rick & JoAnn Shields Bob & Joyce Byer Shook Hal & Mary Beth Newsom Shymkus Harold & Barbara Skillman Helen Carr Slemons John & Barbara Tapp Snepp Lyman & Corbie Cutler Snyder Christina M. Sokolek Ray & Jan Johnson Spencer John & Pat Stevens Randy & Angie Stocklin Nancy and William Stokes Maxine T. Stone Cliff & Lavonne Combs Strachman Jim & Jackie Strietelmeier Kelli & Steve Stropes Kim Strough Richard & Dorothy Swindle John & Lesa Talley Charlotte Heath Taylor Eddy & Martha Campbell Teets Rhett & Cheryl Tharp Sean & Jennifer Thomasson Don & Suzanne Tingle Gene & † Mary Ellen Ton George & Connie Tooze Mike & Andria Triplett Larry & Mary Jane Phillips Trueblood Art & † Karen Turner Robert & Catherine Turner Mike & Sue Wilhite Urban Jeff & Luci Van Valer Pat K. Van Valer Elizabeth Vandivier Vickie A. Vandivier Daniel Wheeler & Susan Wakefield Paul & Ann Gresley Weber Bob & Diane Weiss Maxine Church Wheeler Jay Wickliff Andy & Lynn Wiesman Jack & Faye Wildman B. C. Mills Williams Dr. Robert R. Williams Joan Lawson Wills Steve & Chris Raleigh Wroblewski Simon & Helen Kwok-wai Wu Barbara & John Wynne

Sam & Pat Yount Bob & Diane Trzyna Zabaronick Recognizes those individuals who have included the college in their estate plans Gil C. Abplanalp Bob and Ellie Truesdell Ackley Bruce H. Alfreds Kevin Allen and Audra Ferguson-Allen George and Barb Gamble Anderson John and Beth Auld Nancy White Auld Lou Taylor Axelberg Todd and Kimberly La Fary Bemis Marilyn Bennett Charles R. Bentz E. Jane Betts Len and Terry Bissonnette Bill Blackwell Mary E. Bland Larry E. Bradley John C. Buhner Michael and Lisa Kitchen Butt John C. Clancy Mary Ann Collier Barbara R. Coltman Glen and Linda Coverdale Charles L. Cragen Wayne S. Crisman Marty and Molly Green Cuddyre Beverly E. Curnutt Loushon C. Curtsinger Forest and Marsha Neal Daugherty Fred M. Daugherty Susan Johnson DeVoss Ken and Sally Dodgson Lloyd L. and Susan O. Douglas Jim Due Ken Dunn Martha Roth Eberhardt Beatrice Bradley Ferrell Dewey and Kay Smithey Findley Dick and Bea Wilson Fisher Max R. Fitzpatrick Douglas C. Fraker J. Terry Frey Roger and Billie Doades Furnish Kathy M. Giovanini Joretta A. Grass E. Lynn Grayson Ted and Marcia Grossnickle Boyd E. Haley Gregg W. Happe John R. Hauser Gene and Mary Lou Beatty Henderson Mark M. Holeman J. David Hollingsworth Verne Johnson Sarah Jeffress Jolly Dick B. Judy Jerry T. Justus Randy Kahn

HORIZON SOCIETY

Janet G. Keller Myrna M. Killey John Krull and Jennifer Labalme Walter and Margery Krumwiede Bill Legan Steve and Susan Klein Leonard Shirley A. Lyster Dave Maurer G. Howard McCain Ed S. McClain Patsy A. McKee Mary S. Meredith Jim and Sandy Mock Napolitan Wil B. Nelp Martha May Newsom Richard and Joan Roler Norman Melanie J. Norton Marge Smith Pauszek Mike Pauszek Karen Pell Ed Penn Bill L. Percifield Nancy Peters Betty J. Pigman Jim and Elaine Potter Phil O. Powell Kerry and Cindy Prather Gregg B. Raymond L. Michael Ream Anne T. Ritteman Marjorie Lansing Salmassy Joe Schifano Bud Schooler Lyman and Corbie Cutler Snyder Lloyd and Sue VanAntwerp Spencer John and Nancy Drake Spiker John and Pat Stevens Jean B. Stevenson Kathryn Stewart William H. Stewart Andy Stoner Jim Strietelmeier Fred T. Swift Charlotte Heath Taylor John F. Thurston Don and Candy Poindexter Treibic Dale and Carol Summers Tumey Connie Richardson Van Valer Wally Meredith Wake Sally Allen Walters Mary Margaret Partenheimer Webb Ray and Kathy Webster Max Wesemann Doug and Patti Branstetter West Arthur C. White Gene and Anita White Mrs. Robert R. Williams Karen Schofner Wolter

JOHNNY BRETZ ’14

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Thinking forward in the workplace

Johnny Bretz ’14 is a software engineer who solves mission-critical problems for large clients that include pharmaceutical, manufacturing and insurance companies. His employer, Allegient, is consistently recognized for innovation and ranked one of the “Best Places to Work,” by Indiana Chamber survey respondents. Bretz majored in computer information systems and double-minored in computer science and leadership at Franklin. He cites the course Leadership Skills and Principles among the most applicable in the real world because, “No two projects or team dynamics are ever the same,” he said. His job requires technical abilities as well as proficient project management and communication. For Bretz, another key aspect of the Franklin experience was the opportunity to interact one-on-one with faculty and staff, even those in disciplines outside his major. Those relationships helped encourage him to grow. “Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Ellis Hall, whom I grew to see as a mentor and confidant, helped me

see beyond my past and not be afraid to try new things,” recalled Bretz, who swam competitively throughout high school and participated on the college team for two years. He also participated in jiu-jitsu and choir, both first-time experiences. Through the FC Singers, he was invited to The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Ind., to sing with the world-renowned Irish ensemble The Chieftains. He also gave performances with the Franklin Men’s Chorus in Ireland and traveled to the United Kingdom for a Winter Term course, Sports in Sunderland, which cultivated his love of travel. Associate professor of political science Randall Smith, Ph.D., encouraged another first, recruiting Bretz for the Model United Nations team; he was elated after earning honorable mention at a national competition. “I experienced so much community and support at Franklin. The opportunities opened my eyes to see the world in a different light and have helped me develop a full life after graduation.”

FRANKLIN COLLEGE EXECUTIVE STAFF Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D. Kathryn D. Coffman Timothy L. Garner ’79, Ph.D. Ellis F. Hall III Kerry N. Prather Daniel Schluge

President Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Interim Provost and Dean of the College Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Director of Athletics Vice President for Business and Finance

FRANKLIN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee: Christine S. Fields ’74 Susan Johnson DeVoss ’65 (HD ’14) Stephen L. Huddleston (HD ’06) Robert D. Schafstall ’66 Daniel P. Hann James T. Napolitan (HD ’12), Ph.D. Susan Wohlmuth Williams ’67 Devin D. Anderson ’86 James V. Due ’82 Robert A. DeVoss ’69 Robert B. Brown John R. Talley Peter T. Cangany Jr. ’80 John W. Auld Jr. ’76 Trustees: Devin D. Anderson ’86 John W. Auld Jr. ’76 Todd Bemis ’84 V. Von Boll ’52 (HD ’03) Robert B. Brown Samuel D. Bush Peter T. Cangany Jr. ’80 John M. Chiarotti ’67 Robert L. Colin ’78 Mary Ann Collier

Robert A. DeVoss ’69 Susan Johnson DeVoss ’65 (HD ’14) John R. Dickerson ’75 James V. Due ’82 Christine S. Fields ’74 Scott Gudeman, M.D. Daniel P. Hann Mark J. Harrison ’78 Worthe S. Holt Jr., M.D., M.M.M.

Stephen L. Huddleston (HD ’06) Katharine Kruse James T. Napolitan (HD ’12), Ph.D. Michael W. O’Dell ’81, M.D.

William J. Receveur III ’72 Natalie Dukes Roberts ’94 Rafael S. Sánchez Jr. ’92 Robert D. Schafstall ’66 John R. Talley Dan King Thomasson Douglas L. Tillman ’70 Carol Summers Tumey ’63 R. Martin Umbarger Susan Wohlmuth Williams ’67 Theressa Ellis Wright ’72, M.D. Honorary Trustees:

Reinhard W. Bockstette ’68 John E. Grimmer (HD ’12) Eugene L. Henderson ’50 (HD ’74) Pamela Herring Hicks ’56

Board Chair Immediate Past Chair Secretary Treasurer Vice Chair and Chair, Academic Affairs Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Student Affairs Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Physical Facilities Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Development Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Finance Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Trusteeship Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Enrollment Management Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Investment Committee Vice Chair and Chair, Audit Committee Vice Chair and Chair, President’s Committee Carmel, Ind.; president and CEO, E&A Cos. Franklin, Ind.; president, Franklin Insurance Agency Bargersville, Ind.; owner and president, Bemis Group New Hudson, Mich.; retired, chairman and CEO, Cummins Bridgeway, LLC Carmel., Ind., chief marketing officer, Eli Lilly and Co. Grosse Pointe, Mich.; senior vice president and CFO, Saga Communications, Inc. Hamilton, Bermuda; senior partner, Ernst & Young, Ltd. Franklin, Ind.; retired, president, Amos-Hill Associates, Inc. Bargersville, Ind.; retired, senior vice president, chief accounting officer, controller, Brightpoint, Inc. San Francisco, Calif.; retired, vice president of network operations, AT&T and retired, director, Cisco Systems, Inc. Carmel, Ind.; retired, partner/president, Retirement Management, Inc. Fort Wayne, Ind.; retired, vice president of human resources, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York Indianapolis; director, Indianapolis Facility Center, U.S. Homeland Security-Customs and Border Chicago; senior vice president, corporate and institutional services, Northern Trust Co. Indianapolis; retired, vice president and general counsel, international operations, Eli Lilly and Co. Greenwood, Ind.; orthopedic surgeon and partner, OrthoIndy South Leesburg, Ind.; retired, senior vice president, business development, Biomet, Inc. Indianapolis; president and managing partner, Ed Martin Automotive Group Fishers, Ind.; corporate vice president, clinical innovation and regional lead, Plains/Great Lakes/Midwest, Humana, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri Franklin, Ind.; attorney Indianapolis; director, Mothershead Foundation Chicago; commodity trader, Chicago Mercantile Exchange New York; chief of clinical services and professor of clinical rehabilitation medicine, Weill Cornell Medical Center Louisville, Ky.; president, Realm Construction Co., Inc. Franklin, Ind.; senior vice president, Monarch Beverage Franklin, Ind.; news anchor, WRTV Channel 6 Franklin, Ind.; retired Franklin City Court judge, Cutsinger & Schafstall Franklin, Ind.; former president, ProLiance Holdings Washington, D.C.; retired, vice president, Scripps Howard Newspapers Indianapolis; retired, associate general counsel, Eli Lilly and Co. Greenwood, Ind.; retired, athletic administrator, Center Grove High School Bargersville, Ind.; retired, adjutant general of Indiana, Indiana Army and National Guard Indianapolis; retired, president, Indiana Sports Corp. Indianapolis; senior medical fellow, consultant, cardiology and early phase medicine, global patient safety, Eli Lilly and Co. Needham S. Hurst Wil B. Nelp ’51 (HD ’67), M.D. John D. Peterson Philip L. Powell ’73

T. Randall Tucker ’53 Constance Richardson Van Valer ’59, M.D.

Franklin College alumni have class year following bold name. Franklin College honorary degree recipients have award year in parentheses following name.

† indicates deceased

PHOTOS BY RENEE (KEAN) KNIGHT ’06

F A C U LT Y / S T A F F N O T E S

Franklin’s dedicated, caring faculty and staff members are devoted to teaching and mentoring students, and they provide leadership and service in their disciplines, communities and the world. As scholars, researchers, writers, consultants and artists, their professional contributions reflect tremendous breadth and depth. The Faculty/ Staff Notes provide a glimpse of their recent activities and accomplishments.

David Cunningham

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Robert E. Beasley, Ph.D., professor of computing and department chair of mathematics and computing, co-wrote with external colleagues two articles published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, “Social Discomfort, Social Avoidance, Social Conformity and Social Convenience and Their Effects on College Student Smartphone Use“ and “The Effects of College Student Smartphone Use on Academic Distraction and Dishonesty.” Callista Buchen, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, recently had her poetry chapbook, DoubleMouthed, published by Dancing Girl Press. Her work acknowledges the collapse of the self that can accompany motherhood and confronts the variables that impact the rebuilding process. Dan Callon ’77, Ph.D., mathematics professor, and his department colleagues John Boardman, Ph.D., professor, Paul Fonstad, Ph.D., assistant professor, Justin Gash, Ph.D., associate professor, Stacy Hoehn, Ph.D., assistant professor, and Angie (Hughes) Walls ’88, director of the math study center and lecturer, presented a mini-course at the summer MathFest of the Mathematical Association of America in Columbus, Ohio. Mini-course proposals were evaluated and selected by a national committee. David Carlson, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and religion, launched the first book, Enter by the Narrow Gate, in his new mystery-thriller series in November. Jenny (Piland) Cataldi ’05, director of global education,

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co-presented with Franklin colleague Kristin Flora, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, a poster session at the Council on International Educational Exchange annual conference in November. Their topic was “I Think I Can, I Know I Can: ShortTerm International Exposure as a Means to Instilling Confidence in the Novice Traveler.” Edward Chikwana, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, was elected treasurer of Chi Beta Phi National Scientific Honorary. There are more than 25 U.S. chapters of this honorary society for undergraduates. It has been an affiliate society of the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1935. David Cunningham, associate professor of art, had an outstanding year, earning first place at two Hoosier art shows, the Open Space: Art About the Land exhibition at the Minnetrista in Muncie and the Indiana Artists Annual Member Juried Exhibition at The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. He also received the Outstanding Work on Paper Award during the 92nd Annual Hoosier Salon Juried Exhibition at the Indiana History Museum and two awards at the 72nd Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Ind., the Award of Recognition and the Viewers’ Choice Award. Jenna Day, coordinator of new student programs, was appointed to the 2016 Indiana Student Affairs Association Annual Conference Planning Board as the graduate student programs committee chair. In May 2016,

Day’s article, “Navigating Your Health and Wellness through Technology,” was published in the quarterly regional magazine, Great Lakes Association for Housing Officers. Kim Eiler, Ed.D., was named the SHAPE America Midwest District Nomination Committee chair. She also presented “Adventure Education II: Empowering Learners” at the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference in Indianapolis in November. Gabe Fadale, instructor of music, was invited to submit a portion of his doctoral dissertation titled “A Comprehensive Examination of the Saxophone Chamber Music of John Fitz Rogers” to the North American Saxophone Alliance’s peer reviewed journal, The Symposium. Diana Hadley, executive director of the Indiana High School Press Association (IHSPA), was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in September. Two Franklin College students founded IHSPA in 1922 to provide resources to assist high school students and advisers. Today, IHSPA operates from within the Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism, where Hadley’s office is located. Hadley coordinates signature IHSPA annual events, including a journalism convention at the college each October and a First Amendment Symposium at the Indiana Statehouse each March. She also travels the Hoosier state to assist teachers and advisers as they struggle with freedom of press issues. Prior to leading IHSPA, Hadley taught for 33 years in high

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Alli Fetter-Harrott, J.D., Ph.D., Williams Chair and assistant professor of political science, presented a paper on student free speech rights under the First Amendment in U.S. public schools at the Education Law Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla., in November. She and John Krull ’81, Franklin’s Pulliam School of Journalism director, were joint-recipients of a Campus Election Engagement Grant from Indiana Campus Compact; they used the grant to host a Democracy Fair and panel discussion at the college in October. Fetter-Harrott also served 18 months on a fact-finding committee that investigated current and potential use of the Johnson County Juvenile Center. The committee’s report was released to the county commissioners in August for review. Alice Heikens, Ph.D., professor of biology, was invited to serve as the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS) Plant Systematics and Biodiversity Section Chair and as a member of the editorial board. Heikens’ collaborative research work on Beechdrops, with Spencer Wesche ’17 and Elizabeth (Hendershot) Barker ’16, was accepted for publication by IAS. Five of Heikens’ current and former students, Wesche, Wanda Gaines ’17, Joel Foreman ’16, Amy Hammer ’15 and Antonio Gioe ’17, have provided educational brochures to the Midwest Invasive Plant Network on research they conducted in her Conservation Biology course. This information is available for use by professional botanists and ecologists. Hisaya Kitaoka, associate professor of economics, collaborated with three economics majors, Justin V. Brown ’16, Spencer Dobson ’16 and Matt Haggard ’16,

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on research they presented at the 17th Economics Club Seminar. Jameelah Lang, assistant professor of English, had the short story "Things You Can't Tell" published in the summer issue of the national literary journal Pleiades. Lang also had a presentation, "Have Some Backbone: Using Unexpected Structures in Fiction," accepted at the national literary conference Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing and a panel presentation on literary terminology in the creative-writing classroom accepted at the National Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference. Terri Roberts-Leonard, college director of diversity and inclusion, has been selected a 2017 Champion of Diversity award honoree by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine. The award is presented to individuals or companies that have transcended racial and/or gender barriers, exemplified the essence of diversity through outreach efforts and programs and served as a defender of inclusiveness. Roberts-Leonard, along with 12 other honorees, will be recognized during an awards dinner on Jan. 13, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Indianapolis. Roberts-Leonard’s community service includes membership on boards for the United Way of Johnson County, Windrose Health Network and the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho. Jessica (Lillpop) Mahoney ’96, instruction and reference librarian, won Best Poster at the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference in Indianapolis in November. Her poster topic, “Beyond Graduation: Supporting Future Research of Past Students,” shows how the college library supports a learning community that includes alumni. “Extending library services beyond graduation supports lifelong learning by

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school classrooms and newsrooms and spent 13 years as a part-time Franklin College journalism instructor.

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allowing alumni to engage freely in scholarship and keep up with research and trends in their professions and the world,” indicated the poster. Read more at http://FranklinCollege. libguides.com/ilf2016. Additionally, Mahoney recently was featured in the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana’s “Librarian Spotlight,” which shed light on her background in education and her role at Franklin College.

book The A-B-C’s of M-G-T for the O-R-G. It is a guide to organizational leadership. As the title implies, the book uses letters and words, arranged in easy to remember acronyms and plays on words to deliver important ideas and implementation suggestions for anyone who leads or aspires to lead organizations.

Colin McSharar, interim head women’s lacrosse coach, volunteers weekly as a food server for homeless men at a shelter operated by Wheeler Mission Ministries in Indianapolis. Ben O’Neal, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, co-wrote with Spencer Wesche ’17, Max Larreur ’15 and external colleagues, the presentation “Assessing the Effects of Invasive Hybrid Cattails on the Spatial Distribution of Common Loons,” which was presented at The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference in Raleigh, N.C. O’Neal also has received extended grant funding from the Illinois Ornithological Society and Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support collaborative research projects with his students.

John R. Shafer, Ph.D., college counseling center director, is an active volunteer in Johnson County. He volunteers weekly with the United Service Organizations at Camp Atterbury, and he recently was elected president of the Franklin Police Commission Merit Board. During the summer, he traveled to Orlando to volunteer with survivors and families of the Pulse Nightclub shooting tragedy. Brooke (Wagoner) Worland ’99, assistant provost and dean of engaged learning, received the Nancy Louis Kaye Memorial Fellowship from Indiana University Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She also presented the paper, “Advocates for Social Justice: Leaders, the Law, and Diverse Student Populations,” at the University Council for Educational Administration in November. ■

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ATHLETICS

Pulling double duty on gridiron, military fields Commitment, dedication and teamwork are integral in the two key roles Austin Day ’18 fills as a linebacker for the Grizzlies’ football team and a military officer in training. Day, a business management and business marketing double-major from Indianapolis, completed two rounds of training exercises prior to taking the field at Faught Stadium for the 2016 season opener on Sept. 3. The first round was as a cadet for the Army's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), and the second round was for the football team’s preseason practices. Day enlisted July 22, 2015, in the National Guard as a land navigator and soon was promoted to an officerin-training role. In preparation of a future career as a military officer, he is taking leadership classes, enduring routine physical-fitness tests and completing periodic laboratory training. So far, Day has graduated basic combat training with honors, received the Distinguished Leadership Award for job training and earned an Army achievement award.

“The military has taught me about commitment and teamwork. If one person makes a mistake, then the entire unit has to face the punishment. You are only as good as your weakest link,” said Day. The principles apply to the gridiron as well, he noted. “Military training has made me appreciate how all parts of the (Grizzlies’) defense have to work together — the line, the linebackers and the secondary. And, it takes the same commitment from the offense and special teams, along with the reserve players, for the entire team to succeed.” Assuming a leadership role in the military has given him a new perspective of the challenges the Grizzlies’ coaching staff faces. “I’ve gained a greater appreciation for the coaches and the hard work they do behind the scenes in order for us to be successful,” said Day. Day, a Decatur Central High School graduate, was a starting player in every game last season and made a careerhigh eight tackles in Franklin's home NCAA Division III playoff game against Ohio Northern University. Five weeks after the playoffs, Day

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Take me out to the ballgame Franklin College Night at Victory Field brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends on Aug. 5. The college provided a complimentary picnic preceding the Indianapolis Indians vs. Toledo game. Highlights included Paige Lundy ’17 singing the national anthem, Grizzlies’ pitcher Jordan Clark ’19 firing the first pitch and fireworks ending the game. ■

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Austin Day ’18 is a linebacker for the Grizzlies’ football team and a military officer in training.

participated in basic training at Fort Sill, in Oklahoma, then was involved in job training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and finished with two weeks of National Guard training at Camp Atterbury, near the Franklin College campus. He used his limited free time to work on football drills since he missed all of the Grizzlies' spring football practices, including valuable time working with new defensive coordinator Mel Mills. However, the linebacker quickly adapted to the new defensive system throughout the Grizzlies' August training camp and became reacquainted with returning teammates and familiar with the new ones. “I worked on studying the playbook and picked up everything quickly. Coach Mills helped make it an easy adjustment,” said Day. The Grizzlies’ football program is among the most successful in the Midwest, winning six straight Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and reaching the Division III playoffs in eight of the last 10 seasons. “I wanted to get the most out of this year and for the team to be the best that it could.” he said. Day also is a member of the Franklin College Men’s Choir and Student Athlete Advisory Committee. ■

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Honoring athletic heritage

Franklin’s state and national athletic hall of fame members include: Sam Alford ’64, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’02 J.R. Bishop ’61, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’06 Elmer Britton ’66, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’00 Vince Burpo ’82, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’17 Ruth Ann (Doub) Callon ’52, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’05 Brad Crawford ’78, National Football Foundation Hall of Fame ’00 Richard Cummins ’47, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’02 Robert Downey ’21, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’75 Noah Ellis ’51, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’99 Stewart “Red” Faught (HD ’04), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football Hall of Fame ’78 and Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’81 Keith Fiedler ’74, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’06 Georgeanna (Bodine) Ford ’47, Indiana Volleyball Hall of Fame ’99 Richard “Dick” Foster ’60, Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association ’02

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On Sept. 24, Franklin College hosted an event honoring its athletic heritage and recognizing more than 40 alumni and former coaches who have been inducted into Indiana and national athletic halls of fame. A recognition plaque bearing their names was unveiled in the Spurlock Center during the event. Speakers included Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D., who said, “Athletics are essential to our liberal arts and sciences tradition. Athletics support leadership development, promote fitness, instill college pride and provide opportunities to build lifelong friendships and memories.” Minar also thanked the honorees for their contributions as athletes, coaches, leaders and mentors. He told them, “You help energize our campus community, and your achievements as hall of fame inductees make us proud.” Director of Athletics Kerry Prather said collaborating with Sam Alford ’64, Steve Witty ’69 and college trustees John Chiarotti ’67 and Carol (Summers) Tumey ’63 on the development of a recognition plaque was an exciting venture into the Grizzlies’ athletic heritage. “We are proud to have a permanent display on campus that highlights such impressive athletic achievements,” said Prather. “As athletes and coaches, these individuals have distinguished themselves disproportionately across several sports for an institution our size.” Twenty-one Franklin alumni have been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame — more individuals than found at some NCAA Division I programs, such as those at the universities of Notre Dame and Evansville. Further, Franklin College has one or more members in the Indiana halls of fame for basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball.

Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D, trustee John Chiarotti ’67, Sam Alford ’64, Steve Witty’69, trustee Carol (Summers) Tumey ’63 and director of athletics Kerry Prather pose with the hall of fame recognition plaque they collaborated on creating.

Burl Friddle ’25, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’69 John Gant ’26, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’67 Connie Garrett ’67, Indiana Volleyball Hall of Fame ’98 Al Harants ’64, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’05 Terry Hoeppner ’69, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’05 Jenny Johnson-Kappes ’72, United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame ’81 Thomas Lyons ’27, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’81 John Stephen McIntyre ’66, Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame ’00 Jim Miller ’58, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’04 Keith Mitchell ’56, USA Track & Field Officials Hall of Fame ’09 and Indiana Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame ’11 Raymond “Buck” Rohrabaugh ’26, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’76 O. Earl Pike ’22, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’76 Jim Plummer ’61, Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame ’00 and Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’07 Robert Primmer ’34, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’77 Moses Pruitt ’21, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’05 Donald Reichert ’41, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’77 Roger Schroder ’58, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’15 Marvin Shepler ’61, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’03 Ed Siegel ’54, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’97 Bill Slayback ’61, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’06 Loyd G. Smith ’51, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Track & Field Hall of Fame ’08 Walter Surface ’32, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’80 Carol (Summers) Tumey ’63, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’11 and Indiana Track & Field Hall of Fame ’14 Paul Underwood ’29, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’86 Robert “Fuzzy” Vandivier ’26, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’62 and National Basketball Hall of Fame ’75 Ernest “Griz” Wagner ’22, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’62 Judi Warren ’80, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’02 Roy Williams ’30, Indiana Football Hall of Fame ’76 Steve Witty ’69, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame ’12 ■

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ALUMNI NEWS

Prospering in political journalism By Laura Olivo ’17 Pulliam Fellow

Having covered the 2012 presidential cycle in Indiana, the Richard Lugar vs. Richard Mourdock Republican primary election and Mike Pence’s run for Indiana governor, political journalist and CNN reporter Eric Bradner ’09 has spent a lot of time in the trenches during his career, but this year marks the first time he covered a presidential election while working in Washington, D.C. “It’s clearly been a remarkable year,” Bradner said. “Two of the most recognizable people on earth running against each other, and it’s been an exhilarating first campaign to cover.” Bradner has known he wanted to be a political journalist since freshman year at Franklin College. He was one of the first students to participate in a news reporting program then known

as the Franklin College Statehouse Bureau, now known as TheStatehouseFile.com. “It (the bureau) was at the beginning stages, and that was my introduction to politics,” Bradner said. “It’s where I got the bug, and I’ve been doing it ever since then.” He also credits Franklin political science professor emeritus Yu-long Ling for teaching him to think about politics critically and make connections between government issues, groups with power and influence, individual rights and justice of all kinds. “That’s really helped in covering the presidential election,” Bradner said. “It’s helpful to be able to zoom out to see the broader contexts and where the political thought is headed.” Bradner double-majored in political science and journalism at Franklin College. The college’s proximity to metropolitan Indianapolis, the hub for

media and politics, was beneficial, he said. Beyond TheStatehouseFile.com, Bradner interned with multiple newspaper outlets, including the Evansville Courier and Press and Florida Times Union. He connected with the Evansville Courier and Press during his first year at Franklin College when John Krull ’81, Pulliam School of Journalism director, encouraged him to apply for an internship. He landed the internship and laid a foundation for his future career, earning the position of statehouse bureau chief at the paper after he graduated from college. He covered Indiana elections and politics in that role, and he stayed in touch with Krull. In fact, he still does. “John is a very good friend and mentor,” Bradner said. Bradner credits the college’s small size and close-knit community for providing

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Thriving in the social network By Laura Olivo ’17 Pulliam Fellow

Landing a job at what may be the most recognized technology company in the world was not easy, but thanks to dogged determination Aubrey M. Magodlyo ’15 finally is tapping into the nerve center of the social network known as Facebook. Magodlyo was an international student from Zimbabwe, recruited by Franklin chemistry professor Edward Chikwana, Ph.D., also from Africa. Magodlyo graduated from Franklin College with a computer science and an applied mathematics degree, and he dreamed of landing a position with a tech giant.

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His career journey to Facebook and a position at its California headquarters included some detours, but Magodlyo’s persistence prevailed. Today he serves there as a product quality analyst. “My job is to analyze data that provide deep insights about advertisement product use, stability and performance,” Magodlyo said. “I also develop dashboards and tools for the advertisement management team to better manage quality.” Magodlyo was determined in college to seek multiple internships that could help prepare him for a successful career and enhance his marketability. At the recommendation of a friend, he joined the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to academic and professional success of AfricanAmerican engineering students and professionals. In 2012, he went to a www.FranklinCollege.edu

Ann-Sofie Näslund, a New York-based foreign correspondent for Sweden’s “Expressen TV,” interviews Eric Bradner ’09 about key issues to listen for during the Republican debate.

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opportunities to build lifelong relationships with professors. In fact, Krull was one of the first people Bradner notified in the summer of 2013, after he set out to complete his lifelong ambition of working in Washington, D.C. He drove there with a friend with equal ambition to apply personally to newspapers. Bradner left with three promising offers. Politico had an opening covering

international trade, not the precise position Bradner hoped for, but it was a foot in the door. It also helped open the door to his current position with CNN. After an editor for Politico transitioned to CNN Politics Digital, she offered Bradner a job. Bradner said CNN has been an organization he has always admired but never thought he would represent. “I was thrilled when I was offered a position at CNN,” Bradner said. “It was

pivotal NSBE conference in Indianapolis to network. “Companies came to recruit, and that’s how I was hired by Goldman Sachs,” he said. “I worked at their New York City office as a software engineer intern during the summers of 2013 and 2014.” Magodlyo later interned as an information technology business analyst at Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Ind. He credits a Franklin professor for helping facilitate the opportunity by connecting him with an alumna working in human resources at Cummins, Avery Brown ’13. During college, Magodlyo also had a chance to return home to Zimbabwe and intern as a software engineer/ business analyst with Econet Wireless, a telecommunications group with international operations. Even with four internships and several college leadership positions on his resume, Magodlyo knew he faced a competitive job market as a new gradu-

ate so he invested in an online employee recruitment service via LinkedIn. Magodlyo messaged 100 Facebook recruiters before securing an interview. Magodlyo went through four interviews on the phone, then Facebook paid for his flight and hotel, bringing him on site for five additional interviews. Finally, he received the offer of his current position. Magodlyo empathizes with recent and upcoming graduates and encourages persistence. “It’s not easy. I researched and applied to more than 200 companies. The trick is to not get tired, and continue to apply,” he said. He also recommends using multiple strategies, including online services as well as personal networking. Thinking back to his Franklin College experience, Magodlyo said all his computer programming classes helped sharpen his technical abilities, and his mathematics and statistics classes gave him the foundational skills

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a chance to cover a presidential election with the biggest name in news.” Although Bradner graduated only seven years ago, he has witnessed many changes in the news-reporting industry. “The lines between media platforms have gotten blurred, and there are gray outlets that are looking for journalists regardless of the platform,” Bradner said. A benefit of having a liberal arts background and solid journalism skills in writing and reporting is that Bradner has been adaptable and able to keep learning and growing, no matter where the next opportunity may lead. Franklin College has recognized Bradner with two awards for excellence in his relatively short career, the 2009 Harvey Jacobs Award and the 2016 Pulliam School of Journalism Young Alumni Award. ■

to be an effective analyst. Outside his majors, he is thankful for having been required to take a public speaking class that continues to help him put his thoughts in order and effectively communicate ideas. “My experience at Franklin College was very good. Because of the small classes professors knew me and challenged me. When I needed advice they were there,” he said. Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D., had an opportunity to meet Magodlyo this fall during a Grizzlies’ alumni event in California. “The fact that one of the world’s most dynamic and influential tech companies hired Aubrey is a testament to his remarkable abilities and the value of a Franklin College education. I’m thrilled and proud to know Aubrey is making significant contributions in his field, and he’s just getting started. He’s a Grizzly to keep watching,” said Minar. ■

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CLASS NOTES

Father’s World War II diaries inspire book The son of a Franklin College alumnus found inspiration in his deceased father’s diaries for a forthcoming book on World War II. Rocky Boyer’s War tells the story of a man drafted into the U.S. Army the day after he graduated from Franklin College. The war postponed Roscoe “Rocky” A. Boyer’s ’41 plans to teach mathematics and marry his college sweetheart, Margaret Anne (Dillard) ’44. He was sent to the Pacific with a fighter-bomber outfit, serving as a communications officer. His unit shipped out to New Guinea in late 1943; they came home from Okinawa two years later, after Japan surrendered. The book author, Allen Boyer, said his father rarely talked about the war, but he wrote about it, in a diary. Allen noted that wartime diaries were forbidden, but his father faithfully documented casualties, accidents, off-duty shenanigans and military snafus. According to Allen, “He had friends who died in shoot-outs with Japanese anti-aircraft gunners, and he knew characters worthy of Catch-22: Combat flyers who played contract bridge, officers who played office politics, black quartermasters and chaplains who stood up to colonels.” Rocky Boyer’s War covers stories across 2,000 miles of frontline airfields, two battles and a scandal. The book will be published in 2017 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. ■ Roscoe “Rocky” A. Boyer ’41 stands on a Mississippi roadside.

A walk to remember Helen (Carr) Slemons ’52 received an incredible 85th birthday present from her three daughters and son, a journey with the extended family to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James. The Way of St. James is a spiritual journey that people of all faiths and backgrounds have traversed for more than 1,000 years. The entire route covers about 500 miles and winds through idyllic northern Spanish countryside. Most people experiencing the Way of St James walk 12–15 miles a day to reach the next town for the night. At this pace, if starting at the beginning, a person can reach the Cathedral de Santiago in 6-8 weeks to attend the Pilgrim's Mass held at noon each day. Slemons made the trip to Spain with 10 family members. With guidance from a professional touring company, the family spent seven days walking the latter portion of what is known as the French Way. They logged 10 to 13 miles per day, resting as needed and enjoying sights along the way. In a blog post, Slemons indicated one of the highlights was the Pilgrim's Mass. “You would have to experience it to get the full appreciation of it, particularly the immense bowl of incense that the priests hoist in the air with a pulley system. It was just amazing,” she said. ■

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Helen (Carr) Slemons ’52 (center) is surrounded by family members on the first day of spiritual journey in Spain. She holds a flag bearing the name of her retirement community, which encouraged residents to include the emblem in their summer travel photos.

The ’40s Martha May Newsom ’49 was inducted this fall into the Bull Dog Alumni Hall of Fame at Indiana’s Columbus North High School. She was honored for 41 years of leadership working for the Girls Clubs of America and for serving on the board of directors that raised $2.2 million to rebuild the Foundation for Youth in 1997.

The ’50s Ron Hamm ’57 has written the book Ross Calvin, Interpreter of the American Southwest, and it was named a finalist in the biography category of the 2016 New MexicoArizona Book Awards. He resides in Sliver City, N.M.

The ’70s Ralph Gonichelis '71 retired as chief of psychiatric chaplains at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September. He was employed there for 25 years.

The ’80s Vince Burpo ’82 has been elected to the Indiana Football Hall of Fame's 2017 induction class after compiling a 112–83 record in 18 seasons leading Frontier, Frankfort and Delphi high

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schools. He had his most success on the sidelines at Frontier, posting a 63–19 record and having two teams advance to the semi-state round of the Indiana state tournament. As one of eight inductees in the 2017 Hall of Fame class, Burpo will be recognized in special ceremonies next spring in Richmond, Ind. Russell Lemmons ’84, Ph.D., distinguished professor of history at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, has been named a Fulbright Scholar by the U.S. Department of State. Curt Cavin ’87 recently made a career move from motorsport reporter with The Indianapolis Star to IndyCar Series vice president of communications. Cavin joined the newspaper staff in 1987 and wrote two books for the Star commemorating the Indianapolis 500’s centennial. According to the Star, he's covered every Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the last 29 Indianapolis 500s. For the past nine years, he’s also hosted a motorsports radio show with Kevin Lee on WFNI-AM 1070. In his new role, Cavin will be responsible for gaining the series more national media coverage and expanding editorial content

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published through IndyCar.com and social media platforms.

The ’90s Dena Mayes-Marietta ’90 accepted a position with the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Her responsibilities include issuing use permits as well as leasing private and corporate aircraft hangars and other facility spaces. She resides in Bargersville, Ind., with her 13-year-old son, Ayden. Shane Robbins ’95, Ed.D., superintendent for Mt. Vernon Community School Corp., has been designated one of the best school leaders in the Hoosier state. The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents recently named Robbins the 2017 superintendent of the year for the association’s fifth district. Robbins was picked by other superintendents in the district who considered their area colleagues’ qualifications, accomplishments and leadership when choosing an honoree. Greg Hotchkiss ’96 recently became Columbia University’s associate athletics director for athletics communications and public relations. Hotchkiss’ 19-year career has included

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Sharing the power of determination William “Bill” S. Miller ’60 has published an autobiography, with the goal of helping others “realize you can, with determination, deal with abuse and build a good life for yourself.” His book, Son of a Coal Miner’s Daughter, available on Amazon, tells of his upbringing as a farm boy with an abusive father, his decision to triple major in college and the path to his subsequent experiences with the Peace Corps in the Kingdom of Tonga and the Philippines and as a volunteer in Indonesia and Thailand. After 10 years abroad, he returned stateside and held positions with the People’s Alliance, USDA and the Hoosier Environmental Council. A grassroots activist, he was instrumental in protecting land that led to creation of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area in southern Indiana. Miller attended Franklin College for two years prior to transferring to Eastern Illinois University to follow a track and field coach who transferred there from Franklin and recruited him to throw javelin. “Friends I made at Franklin College became lifelong friends. I still call them friends 50 years later,” Miller shared in an email. ■

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Lindsay (Brester) Burks ’11 and her spouse, Nick ’09, are the parents of a son, Grady Matthew, born May 9, 2016. The family resides in Indianapolis.

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Share your baby’s birth announcement or adoption details and receive a special gift from the alumni engagement office! There are two ways to submit your information: Go to alumni.FranklinCollege.edu and use the Class Notes submission form. With this method, you’ll have the chance to post your own photo. Or, email photos and information, including baby’s date of birth, your spouse’s name, names of your other children, your professions and your hometown, to aversteeg@FranklinCollege.edu. Photos will be published in the Franklin College magazine, as space permits. Call (317) 738-8188 for assistance. ■

Yancy Cottrill ’99 is serving as the managing director of business operations at NSoft, a software company located in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. He relocated to central Europe after successfully fulfilling his two-year contract as a staff attorney for the Congress of the Federate States of Micronesia. Wendy (Myers) Preilis ’99 recently received the Indiana Library Federation Tom Zupancic Literacy in Libraries Award for 2016. She is the adult-learning center coordinator for the Johnson County Public Library. She plans and executes programs for adults wishing to increase their English communication skills, reading comprehension and overall understanding of the American culture.

Grrreat news about Franklin plates! Hoosiers, you can complete the entire Franklin College specialty license plate purchase or renewal process through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ website, by phone or by mail. After ordering or renewing, you should receive your license plate or renewal sticker in the mail within 14 days. Every $25 plate sale supports the Franklin Fund, a financial lifeline for the men and women who learn, grow and thrive on our campus. Our programs in professional development, leadership studies and community service distinguish Franklin’s liberal arts and sciences education and provide life-transforming skills for men and women who go on to make a difference in their careers, the community and the world. Thank you for helping students and driving Franklin College into the future! Please note that, since the college receives sales proceeds via the BMV, the $25 is not tax-deductible, but it does count toward your annual giving total.

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The ’00s Brad Rateike ’02, founding principal of Bar Communications, has been selected a participant in the 41st class of The Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. The program accepts only 25 members annually and is designed to grow the ranks of central Indiana community leaders.

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Jared Sabelhaus ’05 and his spouse, Rachel (Turner) ’07, are the parents of a son, Evan Paul, born on Aug. 2, 2016. He joins a sister, Cora. Jared serves as director of accounting for Franklin College. The family resides in Greenwood, Ind.

Austin Andrick ’07 has been named assistant principal for the Indiana Connections Academy. He also serves as a collaborator on the academy leadership team to ensure the highest quality instruction is being delivered to all students. Ryan Wadsworth ’08 and his spouse, Emily, are the parents of twin sons, Michael and Elijah, born on Sept. 27, 2016. They join a sister, Ava. George Duffey ’09 and Carissa Brettnacher married on June 18, 2016, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Lafayette, Ind. They honeymooned in Greece. George works in marketing at Norfolk Southern Corp. The couple live in Norfolk, Va. Paul Galbraith ’09 and his spouse, Samantha, are the parents of a daughter, Adelyn Grace, born Aug. 2, 2016. The family resides in Greenfield, Ind.

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Nikki (Bean) Williams ’05 and her spouse, Danny ’06, are the parents of twins, a boy, Simon Elliott, and, a girl, Sienna Nicole, born on July 25, 2016. They join a brother, Nolan. The family resides in New Palestine, Ind.

On Sept. 2, 2016, Caleb Wiles ’07 appeared on the “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” TV competition—the highlight of his magic career, giving him a good showcase for his talents. “I tried out [for the show] by sending a video last December or so,” Wiles said. “After I got communication that I was selected as a contestant, they flew me out to Las Vegas in April to film the episode.” On the program, if Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is executed, the contestant wins the opportunity to perform as the future opening act in a Las Vegas show at the Rio Hotel & Casino. In the end, Wiles was unable to fool the judges with his elaborate card trick, but he received positive feedback from the judges. “You are so [expletive] good!” Penn Jillette commented after Wiles’ performance. Wiles found the overall experience beneficial and is especially grateful for the marketing exposure. Wiles has run a side, part-time business performing magic shows and interactive, close-up, sleight-of-hand tricks for the past 15 years. Now, when future clients want to check his credibility, they can watch “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” season three, episode nine. Wiles’ magic show clients often are corporations; previous bookings have included events for the NCAA, Citizens Energy and Century 21. Additionally, he performs at holiday parties, awards banquets, customer appreciation dinners and weddings. He also has performed several consecutive years at Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County’s annual Soup Bowl event; he became acquainted with the organization while a Franklin College student. College is where his talents as a magician began to blossom. “On campus I would perform for different social events and during math meetings,” Wiles said. “I got my feet wet with performances.” Off campus, Wiles gave weekly tableside performances for patrons at three different area restaurants. Wiles said it is tough to name specific college classes that have helped him with his magic, but the combination of all his math classes gave him the problem-solving skills he needed to create new magic tricks. “Creating magic tricks is like a geometry proof,” Wiles explained. “I want to end up here, and I know I have to use three things to get there, but how can I add presentation and technique to get the desired effect?” At Franklin College, his math professors encouraged him to double-major. Wiles ended up graduating with a degree in pure mathematics and secondaryeducation. Wiles is currently working full time at Educational Testing Service and creates standardized testing for worldwide use. ■ Caleb Wiles ’07

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The ’10s Lindsey (Brand) Fisher ’10 and her spouse, Joshua ’11, DPM, are the parents of daughter, Amelia Jo, born July 17, 2016. Kira (Angle) Fledderman ’10 and her spouse, Alex, are the parents of a son, Matthew Carvin, born on Aug. 8, 2019. Riley (Denslaw) Hawkins ’11 and her spouse, Chris, are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Rose, born on Aug. 8, 2016. Katie (Beck) Lee ’11 has been named a communications specialist at C-SPAN in Washington, D.C. She resides in Arlington, Va., with her spouse, Andrew.

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Left: Taylor Drane ’13 and spouse Stacie (Tanksley) ’13; upper right: George Duffey ’09 and spouse Carissa; lower right: Sara Talbert ’13 and spouse Tiffany (Tibbot) ’11

Tiffany Tibbot ’11 and Sara Talbert ’13 married on Aug. 20, 2016, at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville, Ind. The bridesmaids included Hilary Hauguel ’12,

Rachel Barnstead ’11, Shannon Beatty ’13, Julie Beer ’11, Amanda Henthorne ’13 and Kayli (Schafer) Krevda ’11. Former Franklin College Campus Minister David Weatherspoon officiated the wedding. The couple took a honeymoon to California and drove along the coast from San Diego to San Francisco. They reside in Indianapolis. Kerri (Kinker) Meyer ’13 and her spouse, Jason, are the parents of a son, Duke Thomas, born July 19, 2016. He joins a sister, Tilly. The family resides in Batesville, Ind. Stacie Tanksley ’13 and Taylor Drane ’13 married on June 20, 2015, at Franklin College’s Richardson Chapel. Readers in the wedding included Syd Surface ’11. They recently relocated from Lawrence, Kan., to Whiteland, Ind. ■

Marketing knowledge and beauty Russia Johnson ’08 and her sister are founders and owners of The Black Market, a beauty supply store catering to ethnic populations, located in Columbus, Ind. Johnson cited U.S. Census data indicating tremendous growth of ethnic populations in southern Indiana in the last decade as a major impetus for launching the niche business. “My sister and I felt it was important to not only supply the community with beauty products unavailable within 40 miles of Columbus, but to also provide a safe place for people in the community to ask questions without judgment. For instance, a mother with biracial children who has no idea why her shampoo and conditioner make her children’s hair dry or someone who just wants more information on the history of head wraps in America can come in and get a healthy dose of information from associates knowledgeable in all of these areas and more. That was our motivation for starting the business. “Also, as the founding vice president of the Black Student Union on Franklin’s campus, I have always had a partiality for not only diversity, but for educating people on different cultures and their histories.”

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AMY (KEAN) VERSTEEG ’96

Indiana Bicentennial staff members accompany torch bearers Dan Callon ’77, Ph.D., and his sister, Cathy (Callon) Pieratt ’80.

Alumni help pass torch through history Shannon (Baunach) Anderson ’95 was selected to help represent Jasper County as a torch bearer during the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. A retired school teacher nominated Anderson for the honor based on her positive impact in the community as a teacher of high-ability third-graders at Van Rensselaer Intermediate School and her achievements as a children’s book author. Anderson is the secretary of the Kankakee Valley Reading Council, serves on the executive board for the Indiana State Reading Council and is a member of the Prairie Writer's Guild. She and her husband, Matt, have two daughters, Emily and Madison. Franklin College mathematics professor Dan Callon ’77, Ph.D., and his sister, Cathy (Callon) Pieratt ’80, helped carry the torch through Franklin on Sept. 23. The siblings served as proxies for their deceased mother, Ruth (Doub) Callon ’52 (HD ’11), who worked tirelessly to ensure that girls and women had opportunities to play sports in Indiana. At Franklin College, where Ruth coached and taught, she helped create the women’s athletics department. She also helped write the rules for intercollegiate women’s competition through the Indiana Collegiate Women’s Sports Organization and worked on a committee for the Indiana High School Athletics Association, helping start postseason competition for high school girls. Ruth also was instrumental in starting the Special Olympics in Johnson County. She was inducted into the Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990 as a coach, and into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. The Indiana Fever named her one of 15 Inspiring Women in 2009. ■

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The ’40s Barbara Reed died March 18, 2016. An academic scholarship allowed her to attend Franklin College where she joined Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a graduate of Manchester College and underwent Montessori teacher training, later establishing The Montessori School of South Bend (Ind.). She stressed the importance of education and led by example, earning a journalism degree at age 74 from Bethel College in Mishawaka. Survivors include her husband, Robert, M.D., five children, 10 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. She resided in Mishawaka. George W. Kent ’49 died Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. At Franklin, he majored in psychology, and he later became a professor of psychology at Bridgewater College, where he worked for 37 years. He also served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth (Bush) ’50. Survivors include their six children and eight grandchildren. He resided in West Virginia.

The ’50s Charles E. Rowan ’55, M.D., died Aug. 4, 2016. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Franklin College, where he was a member of the basketball team. He then graduated with honors from Indiana University Medical School. After completing his internship and residency, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston. For more than 45 years, he practiced medicine in Toledo, Ohio, and served on the St. Vincent/Mercy Hospital Board and as the medical director of the Toledo Health and Retiree Center. He was an active member of service organizations such as Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, Frontiers International and Building Tomorrow’s Generation. For over 40 years, he was a member of Gesu Catholic

Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. Survivors include his wife, Odessa, four children and 11 grandchildren. He was a resident of Toledo. Doris A. (Phillips) Murray ’57 died Aug. 4, 2016. At Franklin, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education and was active in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Later, she earned a master’s degree in education from Butler University. She taught elementary classes in various Indiana school systems throughout her career and was a lifelong teacher and mentor to children. She was an active member in church and was supportive of her husband’s role with the National Benevolent Association Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Rodger ’56, two children and seven grandchildren. She resided in Jacksonville, Fla.

The ’60s Judith “Judy” (Ulrey) Ball ’61 died Sept 2, 2016. At Franklin, she majored in sociology and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Survivors include her husband, Chuck, two sisters Joyce (Ulrey) Duvall ’60 and Linda Bretz, three children and five grandchildren. She resided in Anaheim, Calif. Mary Beth “Beth” Shelton ’61 died May 9, 2016. She attended Franklin College and later performed administrative work for the law firm of Schneyer & Fordice and for Dr. Jim Daugherty. Additionally, she worked for Rush County Schools in the library and was a substitute teacher for many years. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Tri Kappa. Survivors include her husband, Tom, two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She resided in Rushville, Ind.

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Mary Anne (Tranter) Malinka ’63 died Oct. 14, 2016. She attended Franklin College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She graduated from Miami of Ohio University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in art education. She was a teacher at East Side Preschool, retiring after many years of dedicated service. She also was employed by the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office in victims’ assistance services and worked for the Johnson County Welfare Department conducting home visitations. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Bob” ’61, three daughters, Julie (Malinka) Pelton ’88, Amy (Malinka) Mitchell ’91 and Laurie Malinka ’91 and two grandchildren. She resided in Franklin, Ind. Michael A. Ehringer ’69 died July 31, 2016. He graduated from both Franklin College and Indiana University. He was an active member of St. Joe Hill and Sacred Heart parishes. He sang bass in two quartets and was a 24-year member of the Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus. An avid runner, he completed three marathons and numerous halfmarathons. His hobbies included fishing, gardening and wine making. Survivors include his wife, Margaret A. (Knight) ’68, three children and seven grandchildren. He resided in Sellersburg, Ind.

The ’70s Joel Rodkin ’73, Ph.D., died July 4, 2016. At Franklin, he majored in history and participated in the Drama Club. He later pursued graduate studies in urban education at Temple University, and he built a distinguished career in higher education, marketing college courses to business and industry. In 2004, he transitioned to federal service. His achievements in motivating human performance and employee

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training were hallmarks of his long career. His passions were his family, poker, Franklin College, Temple University, the Orioles and reading. He was a member of the Franklin College Horizon Society gift club. He resided in Columbia, Md. Jeffrey L. Brown ’74 died July 31, 2016. At Franklin, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and participated on the basketball and baseball teams. His career included working for Knauf Insulation and Fifth Third Bank. Survivors include his mother and brother. He resided in Franklin, Ind.

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Friends of Franklin College Lillian Cook died Nov. 15, 2015. She was a resident of the Franklin (Ind.) United Methodist Community and became acquainted with the college through students involved in service-learning activities at her retirement community. She was unable to attend college and wanted to make sure young, deserving people would have the opportunity she missed so she established an endowed scholarship at Franklin College. She was a member of the college’s Horizon Society. Lorraine Vandivier died Sept 2, 2016. She was the widow of former Franklin College Trustee Thomas G. Vandivier ’50, M.D. She was actively involved in fundraising for the Lake Travis Education Foundation and Seton Hospital. Survivors include three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She resided in Lakeway, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations be made to the George, Mary and Tom Vandivier Endowed Scholarship at Franklin College, Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, Indiana 46131. ■

Indiana history through archives on permanent display in the college’s B.F. Hamilton Library. The Honorable Roger Douglas Branigin Archives exhibit opened on Sept 15 and was celebrated with a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Nolan Dahlquist ’19, Teresa (Hagee) Duffey ’77, John C. Duffey ’79, Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D., board of trustees chair Christi Fields ’74, assistant professor of history and director of American studies Meredith Clark-Wiltz, Regan Steimel ’18 and Kyle Sauley ’17.

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At Franklin, Roger Douglas Branigin 1923 (HD ’56) was active in Phi Delta Theta fraternity and Theology Club. He went on to serve as the 42nd governor of Indiana from 1965–69. The college’s archives include his official papers, rare books and personal memorabilia, such as signed letters from Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover and Bobby Kennedy; the 100 millionth telephone produced in the United States and a Colt pistol commemorating Indiana’s Sesquicentennial. The archives are made possible by the generosity of Franklin College alumni John C. Duffey ’79 and his wife, Teresa (Hagee) ’77. John is a partner with the law firm of Stuart + Branigin in Lafayette, Ind.

Several Franklin students, faculty and staff members collaborated on the archives exhibit, starting last spring. Assistant professor of history and director of American studies Meredith Clark-Wiltz and Johnson County Museum of History Director David Pfeiffer co-taught a course that engaged students in researching Branigin’s life and drafting designs for the exhibit. The students included Noah Dahlquist ’19, Andrew Goen ’17, Taylor Kilgore ’17, Taylor Mull ’16, Colin O’Blenis ’19, Kyle Sauley ’17, Taylor Scott ’16, Regan Steimel ’18, Victoria Thompson ’17, Kylee Townsend ’17 and Nick Uhl ’18. The final project for the class was to present their design for evaluation by a college committee, including

director of research and grants Betsy Schmidt ’85, then library director Ron Schuetz, professor of history Rick Gawthrop and archivist Ruth Dorrel. Through an internship over the summer and into the fall, Steimel implemented the design plans and prepared the archives for unveiling. The archives are designated an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project and aim to raise public awareness of the significance of Indiana history as well as introduce visitors to Branigin’s life story, his achievements and his colorful personality. Access to the archives is by appointment only; call (317) 738-8160 or email dshorey@FranklinCollege.edu. ■

New endowed scholarship symbolizes friendship and 50 years A couple have established an endowed scholarship to honor a lifelong friendship between two Franklin College classmates. The scholarship also commemorates one of the donor’s 50th college reunion. Susan (Owens) Douglas ’66 and her husband, Lloyd, are funders of the Maurice Douglas and Elba Branigin Sr. Friendship Endowed Scholarship. Maurice is Lloyd’s grandfather, and Elba Sr. is the father of Roger Douglas Branigin 1923 (HD ’56). He bears the middle name Douglas in honor of the elders’ friendship. At Franklin College, Maurice 1896 and Elba Sr. 1892 both were members of the Periclesian Literary Society and Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Upon graduation, Maurice served as an attorney, a state legislator and a founder and longtime director of the Indiana Farm Bureau. Elba Sr. practiced for decades as an attorney and served as a Franklin College trustee from 1914–48. (Two of his four sons, Roger and Elba Jr., also served as college trustees). Maurice and Elba’s friendship endured, even after Maurice was no longer able to speak because of a series of strokes. Elba Sr. still would visit him to share memories and stories. The Maurice Douglas and Elba Branigin Sr. Friendship Endowed Scholarship will be awarded as a need-based scholarship to a student majoring in the humanities, arts or social sciences, with a preference given to a student who has shown an interest or has participated in outreach or service learning in partnership with a faith-based organization. ■

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Zaghaun “Zay” Thornton ’17 traveled more than 800 miles to pursue a degree in sociology and nonprofit leadership and play football at Franklin College. He recognized the small, close-knit community could offer some big rewards. The Florida native said, “I knew getting a liberal arts education would make me more flexible and open to various opportunities, which I love. But the most appealing thing for me when I chose this college was the atmosphere. It’s very welcoming, which was something I didn’t feel much at other schools I visited.” Leadership roles on the football team and in campus organizations, such as Black Student Union and Brotherto-Brother peer-mentoring group, have provided valuable lessons in self-discipline, time management and communication with diverse people. Thornton also has benefited from professional development classes that have helped him refine his resume and interviewing skills. His goal is to manage a nonprofit organization someday. This past Winter Term he interned for the Boys and Girls Club of Franklin. “I’ve always had a desire to help the world and be a positive figure,” he said. He appreciates that his professors are caring and easily accessible. “It’s great to have those types of relationships because they help me feel like I’m not going through college alone, which is very important since I’m from out of state and away from my family,” he said. Thornton was the recipient of a Franklin College Discover Scholarship. Your gifts to the Franklin Fund assist young people like Thornton who will go on to make a difference in the world. Give online at www.FranklinCollege.edu/giving or call (317) 738-8040. ■

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