The Hanoverian - Spring 2008 by Hanover College

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The 2008 Presidential Election: Hanover weighs in

So far, this year’s presidential election has proven to be one of the most fascinating in recent memory. We spoke to alumni, students and faculty for their perspectives.

Bully-Proofing Your School

For the Greater Good

Call 800-213-2179, ext. 7008 or send e-mail to guthrie@hanover.edu Office of Public Relations

AROUND THE QUAD AND TO THE POINT

Bill Porter ’68 has spent more than 20 years helping kids and their families deal with this issue. Learn a few tips that can make your children feel safe in the schoolyard.

At the Indianapolis Institute for Families, Hanoverians work together to help at-risk children.

ATHLETICS

That Championship Season

New Football Coach

Fall/Winter Sports Wrap-up

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The Lady Panthers claim the HCAC title in volleyball.

Hanover’s new Head Football Coach Joe Austin has more in mind than winning games.

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ALUMNI NEWS

Carter Cloyd director of news services Sandra Guthrie director of publications Matthew Maupin director of creative services Sterling Williams web manager Russ Villier ’08 contributing writer Pancho Eppard Hanoverian design On the cover: Carley Meek ’08, SaRetta Brown ’08 and Andrew Cole ’11: three Hanover students making things happen.

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Message from the President

Making Things Happen at Hanover College By Sue DeWine, Ph.D. Every day I see examples of students who see a need, get engaged and change Hanover for the better. Let me tell you seven of their stories. I think you will enjoy meeting these students and learning how they are already achieving their goals.

ames Elrod, a senior from South Bend, Ind., wrote to me one day saying he wished we could have art outside the buildings, as you see in Europe. He wanted to invite passersby into the production of art. I gave him encouragement and put him in contact with a faculty member who would help him. He got many other students involved and one beautiful fall day we had art, singing, drama, bands, and group artistic performances all over The Quad. It was indeed like Europe where you walk along and watch the artists at work. All of this was because James wanted to create a European feel on campus and to share art with everyone.

advertised, got other students interested, worked with the athletic department to plan the program and store the drums that one of the other members secured, and managed to generate enthusiasm for the band and even a drum line. Hanover’s new pep band performed for the first time at the first basketball game this semester. They hope to continue at football games this fall. Jessica Hoover (Indianapolis, Ind.) wanted to see student and faculty representatives added to the Board of Trustees, something I wholeheartedly support. During my first visit to the College as Presidentelect, this senior gave me an article she had written advocating her position. The trustees endorsed the idea and for the first time in Hanover’s history, two students and two faculty members (both groups elected by their peers), attended the fall trustee meeting. Jessica was one of the students elected.

Senior Carley Meek (Indianapolis, Ind., on the cover) represents the accomplishments of our student athletes. When the volleyball team won the Heartland Conference Athletic Conference championship, you could see the pride on their faces as well as those of the audience. You can learn more about the team on page 16. Andrew Cole (Cincinnati, Ohio, on the cover) wanted to do something to increase school spirit. The first year student had been in a pep band in high school and wanted to know what I thought about starting one at Hanover? I loved the idea, encouraged him and said I would buy t-shirts for the band. Andrew

Jessica Hoover ’08 (center) with trustees Elaine Kops-Bedel ’74 (left) and John Trimble ’77.

Martin Luther King Day was a day of celebration because a dedicated group of students brought excellent programs to campus for MLK Day and throughout Black History month. Senior SaRetta Brown (Indianapolis, Ind., on the cover) was key to the success of these programs. She wanted MLK Day to be special so she convinced her aunt, and her aunt’s

Hanover’s new pep band gets ready to cheer for The Panthers. Photo: Tracy Tamashiro ’08 (Kaneohe, Hawaii)

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Message from the President

SaRetta Brown ’08 sings the solo, “My Tribute,” during the annual Martin Luther King Day Marade. Photo: Benjamin B. Gunning ’08 (North East, Md.)

One clean guy: sophomore Jim Gregory and his product.

jazz band, “Six-Seventy-Five,” to come to campus for the celebration. SaRetta organized a “marade” complete with poetry readings, singing and lectures on civil rights. She not only organized the day but also was the main singer for the day. SaRetta lived her commitment to diversity and honored the memory of Dr. King.

1st row: Cassi Binkley, Megan Young, Samantha Kohlman. 2nd row: Rachel Yates, Erin (from EDOLA Disaster Relief ), Kristine Schuster, Alexis Maegerlein. Back row: Kevin Stormer ’04.

lifelong friends created Abstract Concepts L.L.P., registered it with the state of Indiana, and began working on their first endeavor, the Esoteria soap brand. Currently, Jim is testing the market out on Hanover’s campus. This July, he and his associates will participate in the Plymouth Art in the Park Fair in Michigan, rated as one of the “gems of the Great Lakes” by AAA Magazine.

Senior Alexis Maegerlein (Spencer, Ind.) is a good example of our young people who see a problem and want to be part of the solution. She asked for my help in raising the final funds she needed for a student group to travel to New Orleans during winter break to help with the continuing cleanup efforts from Hurricane Katrina. This is Alexis’ fourth time in the Gulf and her second time as trip organizer. Alexis’ compassion and initiative are typical of the many such efforts Hanover students make to help others much less fortunate than themselves.

It didn’t take much to support these students, just a little encouragement and they lit the fire that got others involved. These students are just seven representatives of the many stories I could share about students I have interacted with during my first nine months as President. On the whole, I believe Hanover students are more engaged, more creative, and more involved in their education than any other student body I have encountered in more than 35 years in higher education. Those of us who have chosen careers in education are very lucky. We have the joy of watching and encouraging young entrepreneurs. I hope each of you has a chance to help a young person achieve their goals. You will be amazed at how the support you give to someone else will enrich your own life.

Jim Gregory (Birdseye, Ind.) remembered how his greatgrandmother made homemade soap in her kitchen. Over Christmas break, he and two

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Big Opportunity For Hanover Alum

hen Hanover needed a little outside help in choosing its new marketing theme, the College didn’t need to look any further than among its alumni. Duncan Alney ’92 and his team at Firebelly Marketing, the company he started in 2001, recently helped develop the tagline, “Small College. Big Opportunities.” Alney believes being an alumnus gave him an advantage when it came to marketing his alma mater. “I think we felt that Firebelly could bring more to the table,” he said. “We’re deeply familiar with what Hanover has to offer. I was able to experience the advantages and opportunities first hand. That gave us a leg up on understanding Hanover’s strengths.” In addition to performing informal research on Facebook and other social networks, Alney’s team included six members ranging in ages from 18 to 40. They wanted

the resulting campaign to appeal to a wide range of Hanover audiences. “As we were developing the tagline, authenticity was important,” said Alney. “To communicate the essence of Hanover, to tell the truth about what Hanover is and what Hanover means.” Hanover is a cause that’s close to Alney’s heart. “It’s a brand I’ve been emotionally involved with for 17 years.” Born and raised in Calcutta, India, Alney transferred to Hanover after earning an associate’s degree. He majored in business administration and was a member of the International Club, served as a photographer for the Public Relations office and received a Richter grant to study small-town American life. Firebelly focuses on message development and web branding and some of its big name clients

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include Eli Lilly and Co. and Toyota Material Handling. Today, the company has six full-time employees and two offices in Indianapolis, Ind. Alney continues his relationship with the College by attending Hanover Alumni Network events and mentoring another Calcutta native, junior Gaurav Chakrabarty. “I was a foreign student from India; besides being able to relate, I have a high degree of empathy for his situation. I talk about how to communicate, help with his job search, connect him with people.” Alney even recruited for Hanover while in Calcutta last fall on a business trip. It’s something he’ll have more opportunities to do once he launches Firebelly India later this year.

“It’s a brand I’ve been emotionally involved with for 17 years.”

To learn more about Alney and the Firebelly team, go to www.hanover. edu/@hanover.

around the quad and to the point

Education, environmental science give students more options

s Hanoverians know, the College has turned out great teachers for almost all of its 180-year history. In recent years, students completed a liberal arts major in addition to all the requirements for certification. However, that didn’t give them much room for the other wonderful opportunities that a less restrictive course of study would.

has reinstated the elementary education major. This major, along with student teaching, leads to certification in grades K-6 in Indiana. While students no longer have a separate major, completing a minor in a liberal arts discipline such as Spanish, psychology, history, English, or sociology will be another program requirement. In this way Hanover’s program provides students with the best of

semester with Hanover College’s new environmental sciences (ES) minor. The program focuses on topics like environmental chemistry, ecology, botany, zoology, hydrology and other related fields; the minor offers students the opportunity to explore their interest in ES while pursuing a major in the natural sciences, humanities or social sciences. The idea came from conversations between Hanover’s Rivers Institute and the natural science faculty. Already, 23 students have signed up this first semester. Almost all the students are natural science majors, but it isn’t a requirement of the program. The minor could offer even greater potential in the job market after graduation.

Alicia Peterson ’08 (Loveland, Ohio) student teaching at Engelhard Elementary in Louisville, Ky.

“For the last five years students who wanted a career in elementary teaching had to complete all the requirements for certification and licensing and complete a major in another subject, such as sociology, history or art,” said Deborah Hanson, Ed.D., assistant professor of education. “Although this format prepared highly qualified teachers, it was also very difficult to complete within four years. Students had hardly any opportunities for electives and managing travel abroad was very complicated.”

both formats and enriches their total educational experience.

Studying the Planet Students interested in earth matters began exploring our world this

Hanover has structured the ES minor to run, ideally, over a four-year period. Students will have an ES minor faculty advisor in addition to the faculty advisor for their major. They must also participate in additional activities, e.g., the ES Career Connections Program, participate in environmentally-oriented service projects, and engage in scientific research. Students will be able to use the Hanover College Outdoor Research Laboratory — encompassing the campus, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and Clifty Falls State Park — and learn from area environmental scientists with diverse expertise.

To give students more options, Hanover

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They Asked For It,

They Got It

Since Plato began his academy in 385 B.C., students have probably wanted more from their institutions of higher learning and Hanover is no exception. To match the excellence they already receive in the classroom, the College has instituted the following new initiatives: Students and faculty now serve on Hanover’s Board of Trustees, making sure their voices are heard.

A new chef, fresh from a gig at the Crowne Plaza, prepares a wider menu of bettertasting food, with more vegetarian options.

Tuition-free academic internships give students extra credit, without an additional overload charge.

Residence halls and Greek houses now have wireless access as well as faster internet service with a new T-3 line.

Maintenance has removed a sidewalk from the center of The Quad providing more room for Ultimate Frisbee and other outdoor games.

International students now have a newly renovated Haq Center to call home.

Donner Hall has undergone a mini-extreme makeover with newly renovated bathrooms and lobby space that one student said was like a “spa experience!”

Barnes and Noble has renovated the campus bookstore with cozy seating and a greater variety of reading material. Future plans include a new coffee shop right outside.

DeWine Earns Award for Shared Governance

resident Sue DeWine received the Shared Governance Award for 2008 from the Executive Board of the Indiana Conference of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Saturday, March 22. The award goes to a president or college who demonstrates support for shared governance between faculty and the administration. She received the award for adding two faculty and two student representatives to the Hanover Board of Trustees.

“Faculty governance is a very important difference between higher education and the corporate world,” said DeWine.” The faculty deliver our ‘product’ and should play a central role in planning for the future of educational institutions. I am very pleased that the Hanover Trustees were so willing to include faculty and students in their deliberations.” “One of the best outcomes is for faculty to see that everyone — faculty, administrators and trustees

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— have the same goal: to make Hanover College the very best it can be,” added DeWine. “The other positive outcome is for the trustees to benefit from the faculty and student perspective shared at board meetings.” The AAUP is the premier faculty professional organization that serves as an advocate for freedom of speech and professional standards for faculty across the country.

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Milan Genoa

Verona Bologna

Venice

Florence

Buon Giorno, Hanover!

Rome Naples

Palmero

ast fall, a group of Hanover alumni traveled to Italy, taking in Tuscany, Venice, Rome and much more. We share some memories of the trip from Janis Small ’64 and Kay Morgan Ahaus ’66. “Visiting many of the towns made us feel as if we were stepping back in history,” said Small. “The center of each town contained a large square with numerous streets radiating away from the center. Delightful merchant shops abounded as did delicious, Italian cuisine. The streets were narrow and cobblestoned with many street markers still in use from the Romans. What a wonderful and unforgettable experience.”

other Hanoverians,” said Ahaus. “Our special memory occurred in the park when we danced with the locals in an outdoor pavilion to a great band. It doesn’t get any more romantic than that.”

“We appreciated the evening chats in the open air patios with

From left to right: Row 1: Melanie York Metzler ’62, Nancy Kern, Marlete Campbell Kiff ’60, Kay Morgan Ahaus ’66, Bill Ahaus. Row 2: Shawn Donahue, Debbie Sharp Heazlitt ’69, Ann Collins, Pam Chowning Beaubien ’64, Mary Harkins Kraft ‘55 Row 3: Martha Shobert Heinrich ’74, Janis Small ’64, Mary Glenn Rinne ’68, Bob Kraft ’54 Row 4: David Kern ’89, Chuck Heinrich, Keith Chilton

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Bari

“In 15 to 20 years there will be no more glaciers on the

Coming in the next issue:

Jane Goodall

Andes (mountains). From Chile to Columbia, all along the west side of the Andes, it will be a desert.”

Cousteau Urges Protection for World’s Oceans “We need to stop using the oceans as a garbage can,” an impassioned Jean-Michel Cousteau told the nearcapacity crowd at Parker Auditorium in January. “We are all connected with our water system and today we have major issues.” Cousteau’s lecture was part of this year’s capstone on global climate change, sponsored by Hanover’s Rivers Institute and the Center for Free Inquiry. Though his overall message was one of hope, the son of the late explorer, Jacques Cousteau, urged people to start acting now. Stressing the urgency of the situation, he cited a dead zone area in the Gulf of Mexico — caused by pollution from river systems — that is now the size of Pennsylvania. The bacteria from the zone eventually winds up in the Atlantic, killing ocean life along the way.

(mountains),” he added. “From Chile to Columbia, all along the west side of the Andes, it will be a desert. Where will they get fresh water or electricity?” Cousteau developed his love for the world’s oceans at age seven, when his father taught him to scuba dive by throwing him overboard. “I was awed by what was there and it became a part of me.” After his father’s death in 1997, he started Ocean Futures Society, which explores the connection between man’s actions and the health of the ocean. He travels around the globe, hoping to inspire others to take up the cause. “I’m here to learn how we can connect and communicate with the decision makers what needs to be done,” he said. “Speaking from the heart is how you can make things happen.”

“In 15 to 20 years there will be no more glaciers on the Andes

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s Dr. Jane Goodall first surveyed the mountains and valley forests of the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve, in Tanzania, East Africa, she had no idea her coming efforts would redefine the relationship between humans and animals or that this project would continue into the 21st century. Her discoveries of Gombe chimps making and using tools would force science to rethink the definition, “man the toolmaker.” The renowned primatologist gave the final capstone lecture, “A Reason for Hope,” in March to a packed house in Collier Arena. Read all about it in the summer ’08 issue of The Hanoverian.

election 2008

hanover weighs in The presidential election of 2008 has proven, so far, to be one of the most hotly contested in recent history, particularly for the Democratic nomination. We wanted to know how it feels to run for office and what Hanoverians make of Decision 2008.

ew, if any Hanoverians, understand what it takes to run for political office like U.S. Congressman Mike Pence ’81. Elected to serve Indiana’s sixth district in 2000, he’s waging his bid for a fifth term in November. He’s seen his share of successes and failures over the years. When it comes to the obstacles associated with running for office, Pence thinks the greatest barriers are within. “For me, it was building up the determination and the faith necessary to offer (myself ) for voters’ consideration,” he said. “I actually did that two different times (1988 and 1990) before success. It gets a little harder each time.” Pence said the great thing about America is the only thing standing between you and your dreams is you. “The primary challenge is to embrace your dreams – to step out and take a chance.” He plans

Congressman Mike Pence

to share some of that philosophy when he addresses Hanover’s commencement May 24. This time, Pence may find the challenge more difficult than in past elections. “I think this is the one of the most competitive campaigns in my lifetime,” he said, when asked how the

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presidential race might affect his campaign. “Indiana has developed a strong reputation for being Republican. That could change this year. Kennedy was the last Democrat to carry Indiana.” “Campaigns out to be about who you are and what you believe. This year, we’re going to work hard to

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make sure people understand what our values are.” The Wall Street Journal, quoted former U.S. House Rep Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), as suggesting Pence as a possible running mate for John McCain. Could Pence succeed Thomas Hendricks as the second Hanoverian to become vice president? “It was very encouraging for me to be on (Toomey’s) list, but I don’t think I’m on McCain’s list.” When asked about the partisan nature of today’s political scene Pence said, “It’s more sharply partisan now than it was in my first six years. It still isn’t anywhere near what people think it is.” He doesn’t let media portrayals bother him. “I don’t take a sour, negative view. Congress isn’t a TV show. There’s a great deal of quiet compromise, (more) than most Americans would ever suspect.” That compromise may be a little difficult to see as Americans watch the titanic battle for the White House. As we go to press, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has secured his party’s nomination, but experts and pundits agree that superdelegates will play a pivotal role in determining whether Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) or Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) will become the Democratic nominee. Phoebe Maximiac Crane ’69 is

one Hanoverian who’ll be on the convention floor in August helping to shape her party’s and possibly the country’s, future direction. It’s a part she relishes. “I am just consumed by it,” she said about the election. “It’s the most exciting thing we’ve experienced in almost anyone’s lifetime. We have two unbelievably fabulous candidates. It’s an embarrassment of riches. They are both so supremely qualified and incredibly intelligent.” Indiana’s former Secretary of State and Clinton campaign co-chair for the state, Joseph Hogsett, put Crane’s name up for nomination with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to be a superdelegate. Crane added the role doesn’t require her to do a lot — attend regular meetings, participate in conference calls — but other than having the option of pledging her support elsewhere come convention time, she doesn’t consider her role any more important than a regular delegate. Crane describes herself as a lifelong Democrat with a pretty liberal viewpoint. She worked for Bobby Kennedy’s campaign in the late ’60s, and became a strong supporter of Senator Evan Bayh (D-Ind.). When Bill Clinton came to Indiana early in his run for the presidency, Crane and her

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husband, Hanover trustee Steve Crane ’69, met him several times, enthusiastically supported his candidacy and are still ardent fans. It’s no wonder that she now gives her support to Clinton’s other half. What may be most important to Crane, however, is getting a Democrat in the White House. If Obama wins the nomination, she said she’ll work hard to campaign for him. “They are actually, really very much alike,” said Crane of the two candidates. “On each of their major positions, e.g., Iraq, economy, health care, environment, taxes, etc., they are so similar. (Their differences) are a much harder thing to discern.”

Phoebe Crane at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri

Crane said she doesn’t mind people making fun of her superdelegate role.

William Kubik, Hanover’s professor of political science, studies Congress and public opinion. He sees Obama as an unknown on whom people will project what they want. However, he believes one reason people support Obama is because they really do want change. “He’s a pro, but not too much, because he doesn’t have any baggage,” said Kubik. “Kind of like Jimmy Carter.” Kubik added this is a good period for the Democrats, since traditionally their candidates have fared well in the polls when the economy is not good. However, he still thinks it’s too early to tell how the race will go. Closer to the election, polling will be able to predict within two- to three-tenths of a percentage point.

“Candidates base their strategy on what they can credibly sell. For Obama, it’s the immigration story.” African-Americans and women support him, Kubik believes, because Obama’s story reinforces that America is still a land of opportunity. He said he didn’t think Clinton had really sold herself yet as a candidate at the forefront of women’s concerns. Professor of Communication Barbara Garvey disagrees. She followed Clinton’s first run for senator and spent several days on the campaign trail. “She won that election by zeroing in on the women she had to reach,” said Garvey. “She made the soccer moms believe she would be their voice.” Garvey said primary season is the time for mistakes and if a candidate learns from them it makes the

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general election go much better. “John Kerry got the nomination too quickly and if the ‘swift boat’ issue had been handled and inoculated, it might have been less of an issue in the general election. Usually, it’s not good to make mistakes so late in the campaign or in Clinton’s case, of finally figuring things out, but this election is so different that it’s like spring training. There’s still time for both of them to figure things out, to learn and make the general election go better.” Kubik, who’s been on sabbatical this term, said he’ll discuss the campaign in his classes every day come fall. “Students are more politically active than in the past,” he said. “Iraq is part of the reason, but they also care about where America is in the world. They care about the issues relevant to their lives.”

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as you would expect. Even those who would vote for her would also vote for Obama.” However, he added they don’t have “the love/ hate relationship the rest of the country seems to have with her.”

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Senior Ben Worrell (Madison, Ind.) is a political science major and chair of the Hanover Republicans. He believes his Hanover education has made him a better-informed voter. “The information (in class) is presented in a very neutral way,” he said. “Here are the facts, here are the theories of political thought, you decide what’s important to you. I haven’t felt pressured in any way.” From his perspective, the candidates have tried to cover every end of the spectrum. “Romney’s dropping out early was a surprise – I wonder if deals were being made at the time – I’m eager to see how it turns out.” Andy Akers ’10 (Rockville, Ind.), who chairs the Hanover Democrats, has had the opportunity to see the candidates in action. “I met Obama in Louisville, Ky., met Clinton in D.C. at a Democratic National Committee convention meeting.” Akers said the group used their budget for these trips as a way to make the chapter stronger. How are the students in the group swaying between Obama and Clinton? “Most of the group is on Obama’s side. A few like Clinton, but not as much

The history major believes this election is the first time in a long while that social issues been a major focus in the decision. “In a sociology class, we did a random survey and those issues were the major influence on who (students) chose. They hoped the sociallyminded candidates would win.” Akers sees that as Obama’s strongsuit over Clinton. “No matter what you say about him, he’ll be different,” said Akers. “Lack of experience, this year at least, is kind of a good thing. I don’t see where her experience as First Lady gives her that more of an edge over Obama.”

Andy Akers

Political science major Joe Dages ’08 (Indianapolis, Ind.) has written two articles for The Triangle, Hanover’s student newspaper, about the election. He see the excitement building on campus. “I’ve had lots of students ask me how to register to vote,” he said. “There have been up to 15 people in a room watching the debate. People get excited about it.” In his first Triangle article he said,

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“The one thing that has caught the political pundits by surprise is the impressive number of first time participants to the primary processes, many of whom are young (under 30) voters. These voters are not only defying conventional wisdom by showing up at the caucuses and the voting booths, they have tamed the cynics by relentlessly volunteering, donating time and money, and canvassing for their candidate of choice.”

Joe Dages

Dages has studied the campaign closely. He thinks there’s concern in the Democratic party over what will happen to these young voters if they don’t see the candidate of their choice win. “If (young voters) get their hopes up, show the enthusiasm for a charismatic candidate, donate money, campaign, etc. and then the nomination is given to his competitor based on superdelegates, they may not show those efforts for the Democrats in the future. How much weight this argument holds is up for debate, but it is one worth considering.” No matter which candidate Hanoverians support, this election has demonstrated that they have embraced the plurality of ideas found in the liberal arts tradition.

Bully-proofing your school Bill Porter ’68 helps kids feel safe He believes clear expectations, well-reinforced discipline and engaging kids to be successful should be the mission of each school.

few things changed for Bill Porter ’68 when a growth spurt in high school added five inches to his height. The then 6’1” junior noticed his status changed considerably from his sophomore year. In particular, girls now paid attention to him, a fact he found very confusing. “I’m the same person I was a year ago,” he thought. “Why does this all change?” That experience taught him to be more sensitive and aware of others’ feelings, and ultimately, helped shape a career devoted to helping children and their families.

Porter confers with student leaders to develop and implement a code of conduct.

Porter is the founder of Creating Caring Communities and co-author of “Bullyproofing Your School: A Comprehensive Approach for Elementary Schools, Third Edition,” (Cambium Learning). With more than 20 years dedicated to the field, Porter has learned ways we can keep our schools safe.

He believes clear expectations, well-reinforced discipline and engaging kids to be successful should be the mission of each school. Parents can help their children by understanding the difference between bullying and conflict. Porter equates bullying as an imbalance of power. “We need to teach them to be comfortable with conflict since we experience it every day,” he said. “Many times adults try to protect their kids from any kind of conflict, but they need to learn to fend for themselves. Allow your kid to struggle at a level they can handle.” Porter grew up in Northfield, Ill. While at Hanover, he majored in psychology, played football and golf, and was a member of the Mental Health Club and Phi Delta Theta. Afterwards, Porter did a two-year tour of duty as an

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officer in the Navy before heading off to graduate school at the University of Denver, where he earned a doctorate in 1978. He spent more than 22 years with the Cherry Creek School District, where he directed a wide variety of student programs in outdoor therapeutic, suicide prevention, home alone, adolescent runaway, and violence prevention areas. Porter has received many honors and awards including Peace Educator of the Year in 1998. He retired in 2003, but remains active in non-profit work. Hanover allowed Porter to try different things and he believes those possibilities helped him be successful. “Hanover allowed me the opportunity to try things and develop things that I might not have had somewhere else,” said Porter. “I’ve felt fortunate to have those opportunities.”

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For the greater good Hanoverians work together to help at-risk families By Russ Villier ’08

very year hundreds of Hanover students participate in community service activities such as environmental cleanup or helping provide medical aid to those less fortunate in other countries, but do they continue to give back once they graduate? Diane Arnold Burks ’70 founded the nonprofit Indianapolis Institute for Families, Inc. in 1984 with the mission to help at risk children and adults overcome hardships and disabilities. Since then, the Institute has helped provide therapeutic services to more than 7,000 clients. Daughters Emily Burks Perry ’99 and Jessica Burks Kramer ’96, are just two of the predominantly Hanover staff. Perry serves as director of special programs and clinical associate, while Kramer

is the organization’s business manager. Other Hanoverians on staff include Clinical Associates Jennifer Mattox Fuqua ’95 and Jody Watson Tucker ’95, while grant writer Stacie Harting Marsh ’00 is the newest hire. Andy ’95 and Lisa Jordan Jankowski ’94, Heather McClarren Spinner ’94 and Lauren Hall Simpson ’04 all serve on the board of directors. Burks majored in biology and worked in the public sector before finding her calling in social work. She said she credits her understanding of neurophysiology and human processes that she learned at Hanover with better enabling her to understand the disabilities of her clients. “Hanover taught me to think and process — and that is exactly what I do every day.” Like Burks, Tucker’s Hanover education served her well. “At Hanover, I was a psychology major and loved it, although it was very difficult at times. Hanover prepared me very well and getting

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my master’s degree was a piece of cake,” she said. The Institute’s success has afforded them the ability to move into a larger facility, offer more services, and network with other nonprofits. Though the work focuses on difficult issues such as child abuse, behavioral problems, neglect or violence, Perry said most days she loves her job. “People ask me if it’s tough dealing with these issues,” she said. “But I get to see clients make progress, learn a skill, or see them able to handle something that they couldn’t before.” It’s that kind of dedication that makes Burks and her staff another example of how Hanoverians are making the world a better place, one person at a time. Burks and her team work hard to provide a caring, supportive environment for their clients.

2007 homecoming weekend Cheering for the home team!

, President DeWine and

llips Lorenz ’67 From left to right: Niel Phi . ’65 trustee Geoff Lorenz

lose to 3,000 Hanoverians, their families and friends returned to their alma mater October 12-13 to celebrate Homecoming. The event featured reunions for class years ending in the numbers two or seven, from 1942 to 2002. That didn’t stop alumni from other classes from joining in the fun and sharing what makes Hanover so special to them.

Carleen Schopp Rose ’57 said she “always remembers The Point.” Virginia Keller Tennant ’58 said she remembered her professors, being in their homes and the close relationships she formed. Carol Wilde Baas ’57

agreed and said how much the late Prof. Bob Bowers, who taught history from 1949-1980, cared about students. Jere Hawley Sturges ’57 got a giggle from the group by reminding them that they had all met their husbands at Hanover.

Larry Henry ’73 remembered his days as a Sigma Chi. “I was thrown together with diverse people in close quarters,” he said. “Greek life made the connection with our common experience.”

Looking back at the weekend highlights, the Panthers thrilled the crowd by winning the game against Manchester College in the last 20 seconds. Professors Kay Williams and Jon Smith gave talks on the Civil

Rights Movement and the origin of the word “Hoosier.” Senior Christopher Neal (Middletown, Ohio) directed the Sophocles classic, “Oedipus the King” to rave reviews and the Duggan Library archives hosted an exhibit focusing on the explorer Captain James Cook. In addition to the three alumni who won achievement awards, Ginny Vogel Riley ’54, Rev. Richard “Dick” Rogers ’58 and Dr. Stephen Olvey ’65 (see fall 2007 issue), the Athletic Hall of Fame inducted Brian Glesing ’93, Arlan Lickliter ’57 (deceased), Dan Abrell ’86 and Susan Nolting Burke ’87 during a ceremony in the Horner Health and Recreation Center.

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Chuck Cochard ’02, Chris Welker ’97 and Bud King ’53

Homecoming 2008 — Oct. 11, 2008

The Tobin/Tobian family

Athletic Hall of Fame winners from top to bottom: Susan Nolting Burke ’87 and Lynn Nichols Hall ’82; Marc Lickliter (son of Arlan ’57) and John Owensby ’57; Jim Peterson ’60 and Dan Abrell ’86.

Alumni enjoyed sharing memories at a reception in the J. Graham Brown Campus Center.

Jerry Klabor ’53 con

Celebrating their 50-year reunion, from left to right: Judy Myers Yott, Ruby Hungerford Matthews, Dianne Oursler McFarland and Barbara Brower Burke, all class of 1957.

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That Championship Season

Women’s volleyball team earns first national berth hen it comes to making it happen, this season, the Lady Panthers proved they have what it takes. Led by Head Coach Peter Preocanin, the Hanover College’s women’s volleyball team ended rival Mount St. Joseph’s (Ohio) nine-year Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) reign with a four-game victory. They earned their first berth in the NCAA III national tournament and Preocanin earned the HCAC Coach of the Year award for the second time.

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SENIOR all stars

Senior outside hitters Carley Meek (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Danielle Hazelbaker (Selma, Ind.) combined for 35 kills and 35 digs to spark Hanover. Meek totaled 21 kills, 16 digs and two service aces. Hazelbaker had 14 kills and a team-high 19 digs. Freshman setter Megan Oilar (Noblesville, Ind.) came off the bench to tally a team-best 26 assists for the Panthers. “We’re not the biggest team but we are very athletic,” said Preocanin to the Madison Courier at the championship game. “We work on our conditioning a lot to make sure we’ve always got something left.” “It was a mission four years ago,” he added. “We planned for it, we worked for it and we got it done.” Senior leadership took a big part in the results, but in a recent interview Preocanin made it clear it was a

team win. He said the entire team took ownership of their goals; he didn’t have to ask them to train or push them, they did it willingly themselves. He called them “focused, attentive and committed.” Four years ago, it was a very different story for the Panthers as they finished the 2003 season with a 1-33 record, including a 0-7 mark in HCAC play. But Preocanin had recruited his young team with the idea that they would build a future together. “I remember as a freshman we set down and discussed our goals,” said Meek, the HCAC Player of the Year. “The first one, of course, was winning the conference and I realize now more than ever I had no clue what that meant. The number of hours we would have to practice, the things we would have to overcome together, and the journey we would take to become a team.” Preocanin added he watched his team become a family. “I have played on many teams throughout my entire athletic career, but this team had the best team chemistry of all,” said Danielle Hazelbaker (Selma, Ind.). Her second place

ranking in Panther stats earned her a spot on the league’s all-conference squad for the fourth year in a row. Their success, in part, may have come from a disappointing second place conference finish for the 2006 season, fueling their drive to win. Preocanin said the team’s mantra this year was, “This is our year.” Another reason was fan support. “It was so exciting to see fans come out and pack the gym for our matches,” said senior Angela Semrau (Grafton, Ohio). “From professors to students to close friends, it was great to have everyone there cheering us on throughout the entire match. Besides getting excited for the games and cheering loudly, I really appreciated that all of our fans truly believed in us.” Though Hanover ultimately lost to Washington-St. Louis in the opening round of the Midwest Regional in Kenosha, Wisc., that didn’t diminish their coach’s admiration for their accomplishment.

#3 Annamarie Elmer Columbus, Ind.

#4 Elizabeth Loechle

Fort Mitchell, Ky.

#5 Carley Meek

Indianapolis, Ind.

#11 Danielle Hazelbaker Selma, Ind.

#12 Miranda Undem Selma, Ind.

“It was a wonderful group that came together,” said Preocanin. “I’m just so proud of them.” #14 Kristen Blood

Crawfordsville, Ind.

Meek revs up for one of her “killer” serves.

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#15 Angela Semrau Grafton, Ohio

New football coach hopes to do more than win games For Hanover’s new head football coach, Joe Austin, failure isn’t a word that appears very often in his vocabulary. He earned his black belt in taekwondo, won a citywide woodworking championship and an architectural drafting competition. If that wasn’t enough, he plays the piano, drums, guitar and ukulele, the latter two he taught himself. Even so, his vision for Hanover’s student-athletes is less about winning games than it is about winning at life.

ustin said his number one objective for the program is to prepare studentathletes to be successful as husbands, as fathers and in their chosen vocations. He believes success on the field will come as a result. “If we can prepare them for the big things,” he said, “then little things, like football, will be easy.” Austin’s plan is to teach his players the basic principles of setting priorities, being accountable and making the right choices. At the beginning of the semester, he sent a letter to faculty and administrators that outlined his plans. “If a student-athlete is capable of doing 3.0 academic work, but is only earning 2.7 grades, then we will expect him to make the necessary

adjustments that will allow him to recognize his potential,” he wrote. Austin will monitor students’ progress with monthly academic progress reports that players will give to their professors. In doing this, Austin hopes to create an active link between the football program and the faculty and get his players any help they might need early on. “I’m a big believer in communication. Knowing how they interact and learn is invaluable.” The Des Moines, Iowa, native played quarterback for St. Ambrose University (Iowa) where he seemed poised for success until a back injury sidelined his career. Though he could have continued on the field, he decided to pursue coaching instead. He

transferred to Concordia University (Minn.) and earned his degree in communication studies, then went on to complete his master’s in organizational management. Another of Austin’s goal is recruitment. While he acknowledged that Hanover will have a young team next year, he believes it represents a unique opportunity to continue the strong tradition left by former head coach Wayne Perry, who retired at the end of the 2007 campaign. Austin’s goal is to have a roster of 120 players. He hopes to do that by building relationships both on and off the field. “Your players don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” he said. With an attitude like that, Coach Austin is well on his way to winning the season.

Austin and his team show off their lighter side. Front row: Assistant Coach Steve Baudendistel ’01, Austin. Back row: Associate Head Coach Roger Velasquez, Assistant Coach Kenneth Eboh and Associate Head Coach Tom Ross.

For more information about Hanover’s football program, log on to www.hanover.edu/football

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NCAA Championship event comes to Hanover

anover College will host the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III cross country championships Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. The event will be the College’s second major cross country event in a three-year span. The 2008 national championships will mark the second time the NCAA selected Hanover as the locale for its season-finales. The College also hosted the 2003 nationals at the L.S. Ayres Athletic Complex. Each of the two championship races will include 280 runners from

colleges and universities across the U.S. The men’s eight-kilometer race will begin at 11 a.m. The women’s six-kilometer event will start at noon. Hanover served as host of the 2006 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional. The event marked the third time the College has hosted the regional event. Hanover held its first regional championship in 2000, as well as the Great Lakes Regional in 2003. The men’s and women’s regional races annually include more than 20 teams and 400 runners from schools in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

DATE

Join us for the first annual

Panther Varsity Club Golf Outing! June 24, 2008 River Glenn Country Club Pro – Scott Casey ’98 12010 Clubhouse Drive Fishers, IN 46038 Are you a former Hanover College athlete? Are you interested in supporting the current athletic program? Sponsor a team or a hole at this year’s golf outing. Cost is $100 per person; $400 for a team and $500 for a team and a hole sponsorship. All proceeds will benefit Hanover College Athletics. For more information, contact John Jones at 812-866-7382 or jjones@hanover.edu

Hanover to install artificial field at football stadium

anover College’s Board of Trustees has allocated $750,000 to fund the installation of a new playing field at L.S. Ayres Field, home to Hanover's football squad since the early 1970s. Hanover will install an environmentally-friendly version of an artificial playing surface this summer. The new turf, playable in all weather conditions throughout the year, provides a nearly maintenance-free field. Combining synthetic fiber "grass" with a sub-base consisting of cushioning particles and sand, the surface will

require no mowing, watering or other lawn-related attention. “In a football conference as competitive as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, it is imperative that we maintain the most modern playing facility possible,” said head football coach Joe Austin. “This will allow us to compete in recruiting for the caliber of student-athlete that will return Hanover to prominence on the field.” The College hopes to complete the month-long project prior to the start of the 2008 gridiron

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season. Ayres Field, which seats 4,000 spectators, has featured a natural grass playing surface since its construction in 1973. The Panthers have posted a 12643-1 record in 35 seasons at the stadium. Installation of the football field is the first phase in Hanover's new outdoor athletic facilities and renovation program. The undertaking, slated to cost $3 million to $4 million, will upgrade the College's facilities for baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and golf.

Fall / winter sports wrap up Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

championships, held Oct. 13-14 at the Walden Pond Golf Club in Indian Springs, Ohio.

For the fourth time in school history, Hanover’s cross country program fielded a representative runner in the NCAA Division III national championships. Senior Emily Cochard (Kendallville, Ind.) placed 155th out of 280 runners at the NCAA III national cross country championships in Northfield, Minn. She posted a time of 23:19 on the six-kilometer course. Cochard follows Leah Peelman (2004 and 2005) and Erin Matson (2001). She earned a berth in the championship with a 22nd-place finish in the Great Lakes Regional. During the 2007 season, Cochard earned all-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) honors with a third-place finish in the league’s championship race. The women’s team placed fifth in the HCAC meet. The Panthers were 19th among 31 schools in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, held in Grand Rapids, Mich. The men’s squad finished sixth in the HCAC meet and 33rd out of 34th in the regional meet.

Football

Junior Kristen Brookes (Columbia City, Ind.) and senior Meredith Johns (Winchester, Ky.) each posted top-20 finishes. The Panthers totaled 822 (422-400) strokes as a team on the 7,001-yard, par-72 course.

Men’s Soccer

Hanover’s men’s soccer team managed a 5-12-1 record in 2007. The Panthers, led by junior forward Shane Henshaw (Shelbyville, Ky.) and junior defender Ben Spain (Richmond, Ky.), placed fourth in the HCAC with a 3-4-1 mark. Henshaw led the Panthers with 15 points, including a team-leading six goals and three assists. Spain, a two-time Shane Henshaw first-team selection, anchored the Panthers’ defense and also posted a goal and two assists.

This season marked the 26th and final football campaign for head coach Wayne Perry. Indiana’s winningest college coach retired after leading the Panthers to a 3-7 mark. Senior running back Corey Fogle (St. Joe, Ind.) garnered the team’s most valuable player and top offensive back awards. He led a group of 10 Hanover players named to the all-Heartland Conference squad. Fogle, a first-team all-HCAC honoree, led the Panthers in rushing, receiving and scoring. He rushed for 471 yards on 142 carries and scored five touchdowns on the ground. He caught a team-high 76 passes for 559 yards and two touchdowns.

Women’s Soccer

Hanover tallied a 5-10-2 record in 2007. The Panthers finished sixth in the HCAC with a 2-4-2 mark. Senior goaltender Amy Casebier (Crestwood, Ky.) and sophomore midfielder Jennifer Page (Crawfordsville, Ind.) each earned all-conference recognition. Casebier allowed just 1.92 goals per match and recorded 92 saves. Page tallied two goals and a pair of assists for the Panthers.

Senior Tyler Rump (Vincennes, Ind.) won the Raymond “Dutch” Struck Mental Attitude award.

Women’s Tennis

Three members of the women’s tennis team earned HCAC honors after leading the Panthers to a 6-7 record.

Women’s Golf

Hanover’s women’s golf team posted a fifth-place finish in the HCAC

Juniors Katie Fleschner (Terre Haute, Ind.) and Ali Gantz

Meredith Johns

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(Greenwood, Ind.), along with freshman Angela ParryLemon (Columbia City, Ind.), earned spots to the allHCAC team. The Panthers finished 5-3 in the conference. Fleschner was all-HCAC for the third consecutive year. She posted a 4-1 record at No. 1 singles. She teamed with Gantz for a 5-0 record in matches at No. 1 doubles. Also a three-time all-conference honoree, Gantz was 6-5 in singles action, including stints at both No. 1 and No. 2. Overall, she posted a 7-3 doubles record while teaming with Fleschner and Parry-Lemon at No. 1. Parry-Lemon earned a spot on the all-conference squad after notching a 6-5 singles record. She captured first place at No. 3 singles in the HCAC’s individual flights tournament.

Men’s Basketball

The 2007-08 season marked Hanover’s men’s basketball team’s 16th consecutive season without a losing record. The Panthers posted a 13-13 mark, including a 9-7 record and fifth-place finish in the HCAC. Senior Robby Brown (Cincinnati, Ohio), a 6-foot-8 center, was a first-team honoree for the second consecutive year. Freshman Mitchell Meyer (New Albany, Ind.), a 6-foot-7 forward, earned the conference’s freshman of the year award. Brown averaged 11.2 points and a Heartland Conferenceleading 8.6 rebounds per game. He reached double figures in scoring in 15 of Hanover’s 26 games. He grabbed more than 10 rebounds in 11 games and had seven doubledoubles during the season. Meyer averaged 8.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. He shot 49.1 percent from the floor (83-of-169), including 46.9 percent from three-point range (23-of-49).

Women’s Basketball

After posting a 3-21 mark one year ago, Hanover’s women’s basketball squad rebounded with a 15-11 mark in 2007-08. The Panthers were fourth in the HCAC with a 9-7 record. Boasting perhaps the youngest roster in the nation, the Panthers had 10 first-year players on the squad, starting at least four freshmen in each game. Freshman center Molly Martin (Terre Haute, Ind.) was the HCAC’s freshman of the year. She registered 14 doubledoubles during the season, led Hanover with 15.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots per game. Martin scored a season-high 27 points against Franklin College and set a school single-game record with 22 rebounds against the College of Mount St. Joseph (Ohio). Guard Lacey Hornaday (Rushville, Ind.) was a first-team selection. She averaged 9.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists through 27 games for the Panthers. She received the most valuable player award in Hanover’s Eleanore Moyer Tournament. Katie Fleshner

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Legacy Newsletter A Charitable and Gift Plannng Guide

Financial and estate planning 101, 201 and Beyond

Inside Estate Planning 101 Estate Planning 201 “The Basic Four” Hanover History Trivia Meet an 1827 Society Member 1827 Society

elcome to this edition of the Legacy Newsletter. This issue and the next will encourage you to think about your financial and estate planning. Everyone needs a plan, regardless of their age, whether or not they have heirs, or whether their assets and holdings are simple or complex.

Effective planning can provide for the care of young children; it can ensure adequate income for the elderly; it can even allow you to impart your sense of values to your family and leave a legacy. Without effective planning, the legal system makes decisions that are rightfully yours to make, and you could leave a disproportionate amount of your assets to one relative — Uncle Sam! In this issue, we share thoughts on early planning for our younger alumni and friends. The next issue will focus on more advanced planning for middleaged adults and senior citizens. Everyone, regardless of age, should have the “Basic Four” estate planning documents described in this newsletter. We hope this issue will help you assess some of your estate planning needs. And if philanthropy is an important part of your life, you should know that it can play a significant role in your estate planning. Best wishes from Hanover,

Darleen Connolly director of planned giving and stewardship 800-213-2179, ext. 7016 connolly@hanover.edu

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Hanover History Trivia

(Answer on page 4)

A famous Hanover alum and his one-time professor joined a large expedition led by the United States Geologist Ferdinand Hayden in 1872 to explore Yellowstone Country. Their labors were instrumental in convincing Congress to establish Yellowstone as the first U.S. National Park, aided by the stunning largeformat photographs of William Henry Jackson.

Who were the Hanover alum and his professor?

Planning 101 Profile: Young single adult. No dependents. Are you just starting your career and charting your path in the “real world” of earning a living? At this point you may believe that you don’t need any sort of estate plan because you have no estate! Nonetheless, it is an excellent time to begin good lifelong financial habits and address those considerations that are of great importance, in the unlikely event that they happen.

Priorities and considerations: Set realistic goals for savings. Consider automated savings programs. If your company offers a 401(k) plan, get in! You may start with just $25 a paycheck, but start!

Begin the habit of “giving back” to organizations and charitable causes that are important to you, even if it is just a small gift once a month or once a year. Document your health care wishes in the event that you are seriously injured or disabled. Ensure that loved ones, most likely your parents, don’t bear the burden of costs related to your ongoing care or final expenses should you become disabled or pass away unexpectedly. Create a will to ensure that in the unlikely event of your death, your loved ones will know how to carry out your wishes regarding your personal property and assets.

Items related to a comprehensive “101” plan: The “Basic Four” (See chart on next page.) Life Insurance Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance

Including philanthropy: You can provide for a charitable gift through a bequest in your will. The bequest can be a fixed dollar amount, a percentage of the total assets, or a specific asset. A life insurance policy can also include a partial interest to a charitable institution.

ESTATE PLANNING TIPS Review your will periodically. Circumstances change and your will may be outdated according to your current wishes. Be aware of how your assets are held. Jointly-owned property with right of survivorship and ‘payable on death’ bank accounts, for example, do not pass by will but pass outside of the will directly to the named individual(s). For more information on estate planning, visit our web site at www.hanover.edu/plannedgiving/ and click on “Essentials.” www.hanover.edu | SPRING 2008 • THE HANOVERIAN | 23 www.hanover.edu/plannedgiving | WINTER 2008 | THE LEGACY NEWSLETTER |

Planning 201 Profile: Married couple with young family. Marriage and children increase the importance of financial and estate planning. You are beginning to accumulate assets and have new responsibilities and your days are filled to the brim with a sometimes overwhelming amount of family activities!

Priorities and Considerations: Ensure that there are adequate financial resources for the family in the event of the death or incapacity of one or both spouses. (Term life insurance is relatively inexpensive at this stage and often used to provide for lost income in the event of a spouse’s death.)

If one spouse is a stay-athome parent, establish the value of those services and what it would cost to provide child care if that parent were unable to do so. Appoint a carefully chosen and willing guardian, through will or trust, to care for minor children in the event that something would happen to both parents. Consider including the establishment of a trust through your will to provide for the financial care of minor children and/or their future education. Start/continue regular savings, with special attention to growth stocks or mutual funds.

Establish an education savings plan for your children.

Items related to a comprehensive “201” plan: The “Basic Four” (See chart below) Life Insurance Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance Trust for care of children, established through will

Including philanthropy: For most people, a simple will bequest continues to be the best way to include philanthropy in estate plans at this point in life.

THE “BASIC FOUR” DOCUMENT

PURPOSE

WHY HAVE IT?

Will

Directs how your assets will be distributed upon your death

Without a will, the laws of your state will dictate who receives your assets and it may be drastically different from what you would have wanted.

Durable Power of Attorney

Designates a person to make financial decisions for you if you are unable to make them

This avoids the expense and delay of having a court appoint someone to oversee your financial matters if you are incapacitated. You can appoint, change or revoke the POA at any time, so long as you are mentally competent.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Names a person or persons to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make them

This allows someone you trust and have appointed to make medical decisions for you if you cannot. It is important that this person be familiar with your wishes, as this can be a difficult task. The person should understand and be willing to carry out your instructions.

Living Will

States what you want or don’t want for medical treatment if you are unable to express those wishes

This advance directive lets you control the extent to which you will receive medical treatment and can also support decisions made by your Power of Attorney for Health Care. As long as you are mentally competent and able to express your wishes, your instructions will prevail.

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Hanover History Trivia Answer

John Coulter

(Provided by Doug Denné, Duggan Library archivist)

The famous Hanover alum was John Coulter, who was class valedictorian in 1870. Frank Bradley, his botany and geology instructor at Hanover, asked Coulter to join him on the Hayden Expedition. Hayden assigned Coulter to examine the geology of Old Faithful Geyser and his party went on to study many areas that would soon become Yellowstone National Park. There will be an exhibition on Hanover’s connection to Yellowstone this coming fall term 2008. You may also read more about Coulter and Bradley’s adventures in Stanley Totten’s “One Hundred Points of Light: A History of Science at Hanover College” (Hanover College, 2007).

You may request additional information by calling Darleen at 800-213-2179 (ext. 7016), e-mailing connolly@hanover.edu or returning the form below.

Meet an 1827 Society member: Kiki Cappony ’55 has been a member of The 1827 Society since 2004. As a child of Greek immigrants, Kiki learned to speak Greek before learning English. She says that choosing Hanover was the greatest choice she ever made in life. After working and saving to pay for college, Kiki entered Hanover at the age of 24, six years older than her freshman classmates. At times she considered transferring to a less expensive college, but her Hanover advisor Bobbie Jones Hill Knapke ’39 and Bobbie’s husband “would not hear of this” and provided the means for Kiki to stay. To this day, Kiki considers Bobbie her “lifesaver” and still keeps in touch with her. A physical education major while at Hanover, Kiki spent her career as a physical education instructor in the Hutchinson, Kan., school system and is now retired.

The 1827 Society recognizes individuals who have included a gift to Hanover in their estate plans. We welcome our newest members: Anonymous ’58 Stuart Gruber ’62 Bill Rothe ’67 Elizabeth Wyman Murray ’58 Margaret Seifert D. Craig Shew ’62 Beth Sprowles Kornstein ’92 Anonymous ’61 Pam Merrill ’67 Scott Clark ’83

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ALUMNI NEWS Obituaries

For complete obituary information, visit classnotes.hanover. edu

Trustee Emeritus JAMES T. THOMPSON, of Seymour, Ind., died July 10, 2007 at age 85.

REV. JAMES RANKIN ’39 of Delphi, Ind., died Jan. 1, 2008, at age 90.

MARIE HOERNECKE KRAMER ’59 of Albuquerque, N.M., died Dec. 31, 2007 at age 98.

Former trustee JAMES B. IGLEHEART of Evansville, Ind., died Aug. 12, 2007 at age 85.

WILLIAM LLOYD HARTLEY ’41, of Lexington, Ind., died, Aug. 3, 2007, at age 89.

WILLIAM A. PRICE ’59 of Tucson, Ariz., died May 2007 at age 70.

BERTHA VAN OSDOL FRY ’18 of Muncie, Ind., died Nov. 14, 2007 at age 113.

CARTER BRAMWELL ’43 of Madison, Ind., died Oct. 25, 2007 at age 85.

MARY FRANCES KENNEDY MURRAY ’34, of Merritt Island, Fla., died Oct. 12, 2007 at age 94.

AMBROSE BENNETT ’44 of Wesley Chapel, Fla., died Aug. 11, 2007 at age 90.

REV. MARY ELLEN HITCHCOCK WALTERS ’60 of Lebanon, Ohio, died under tragic circumstances. She went missing after a shopping trip for six months until authorities found her Oct. 14.

REV. DAVID HANCOCK ’36 of Minneapolis, Minn., died Aug. 4, 2007 at age 93.

KENNETH COOKE ’44 of Carmel, Ind., died Nov. 16, 2007 at age 85. THOMAS MCKAY ’46 of Madison, Ind., died Sept. 22, 2007 at age 82.

KARIN KREEGER HAMILTON ’72, of Hanover, Ind., died Sept. 30, 2007, at age 64.

BETTY BULLOCK BARNETT ’48, of South Westerlo, N.Y., died July 23, 2007 at age 80.

DANIEL WILLIAMS ’72 of Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 25, 2007 at age 56.

THOMAS FREDERICK RITTER ’48, of Dallas, Tex., died Aug. 11, 2007 at age 84.

MICHAEL RUSK ’73 of Madison, Ind., died Jan. 8, 2008 at age 56.

EUNICE SANDERS LUNDBERG ’50 of Boulder, Colo., died July 15, 2007 at age 78.

It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of legacy gifts. Hanover College created The 1827 Society to honor and appreciate individuals who will leave a legacy gift for future generations. Historically, these gifts have provided scholarships, improved facilities and enhanced the academic curriculum at Hanover. Each generation of students has benefited from the generosity of those who have gone before them. We invite you to help Hanover serve the next generation by remembering the college in your estate plans. BE A PART OF HANOVER’S LEGACY BY JOINING TODAY. Call Darleen Connolly at 800-213-2179, ext. 7016 for more information or visit our website at hanover.edu/plannedgiving/.

WARD WITHROW ’60 of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Oct. 25, 2007 at age 69.

FRANKLIN MOUSER ’50 of Indianapolis, Ind., died Oct. 4, 2007 at age 79. GERALD MONDAY ’51 of Indianapolis, Ind., died Nov. 18, 2007 at age 83. ROBERT EVERETT ’52 of Traverse City, Mich., died Dec. 1, 2007 at age 77. NATALIE COOPER FRAKES ’53 of Jeffersonville, Ind., died Nov. 24, 2007 at age 76.

WILLIAM DAN KUEBLER ’75 of Walton, Ky., died Aug. 7, 2007, at age 54. JEFFREY DEUSER ’76, of Bloomington, Ind., died Oct. 28, 2006. CATHY SLACK ’97 of Rising Sun, Ind., died May 30, 2007 at age 49. MARY SHUPERT DUNCAN ’98 of Lynchburg, Virg., died Oct. 22, 2007 at age 32. Former Professor of Chemistry HAROLD KEITH WHITE of Hanover, Ind., died Sept. 17, 2007 at age 84.

NANCY HERRINGTON HOLTMAN ’57 of Indianapolis, Ind., died Oct. 8, 2007 at age 72.

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Classnotes 1949

MARY MARGARET MILLS MOORHEAD writes, “GUS ’51 is on dialysis in Batesville, Ind., on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thus limiting our ability to participate in alumni events. We are both doing well and are very thankful.”

1953

The Crier, the monthly publication at Freedom Village, recently featured an article on SHIRLEY HUNGATE WEERSING and her love of gardening. She writes, “This summer I recruited a team of W.O.W. Weeders (that’s Window on the Waterfront Park) to do some of the annual beds. All of this carried over from botany with James Maysilles. Also, the Presbyterian Church grounds I care for with volunteers just won a Holland Area Beautiful award. The photo is an “American Gothic” pose as I worked with Hope College students on

our church grounds during their community service day and appeared in the local paper. Maybe I should have taken up golf for more fun?”

1959

JANE GLOSSBRENNER COZIER and her husband, Ken ’58 report they have been very busy. Ken is in charge of an historical organization that has a state meeting that he manages. She writes, “Our lives have been full with celebrations. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary this summer and had a number of family and friends to enjoy it with us.”

1961

BILL SCHULENBERG reports that he and his wife, Lynn, had a wonderful three-month vacation this summer in their RV. Most of the time was on the west coast. Sept. 30 they became greatgrandparents.

1962

JIM SMALL became the new mayor of New Castle, Ind., this year. He is the first Republican mayor of that city in more than 50 years.

1963

FREDERICK KUEMMERLE writes, “My wife, LuBeth, began a new phase in our lives when I retired at the end of August, 2007, after 35 year as an anesthesiologist in private practice. We are busy with our three children and five grandchildren. We renovated a beach house in Ipswich, Mass., and now spend lots of time there on the waterfront. We look forward to doing what we want when we want to do it! That includes travel, volunteerism, and keeping healthy!” MARIAN BENNER MICHAEL enjoys retirement by caring for grandsons, serving as an elder, taking college classes, biking and volunteering

1964

PAMELA CHOWNING BEAUBIEN writes, “My husband, David, passed away April, 2007. I am in the process of selling our home and plan on downsizing. I may move to Cape Cod, not sure yet.” TIMOTHY HOYT retired from active ministry in the Diocese of Western North Carolina, July 1, 2007. Extreme Networks, Inc. has elected JOHN SHOEMAKER to serve on its Board of Directors. The company also elected him

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Classnotes (continued) to serve on the board’s audit committee. From 1990 through June 2004, Shoemaker held various executive management positions at Sun Microsystems, for its computer systems division. Previously, he served in a number of senior executive positions with Xerox Corporation. Shoemaker also serves on Hanover’s Board of Trustees. He holds a master of business administration degree from Indiana University where he is a member of the School of Business Dean’s Advisory Council and CIO Advisory Council. He has also completed doctoral coursework at the Indiana University School of Government and has served on the boards of various private and not-forprofit entities, including the Indiana University Foundation. Shoemaker is a member of the Boards of Directors of Altera Inc., and is chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the audit committee of SonicWALL, Inc.

numerous trips together often visiting other Hanover classmates. Correction: the fall 2007 issue incorrectly referred to Dr. STEPHEN E. OLVEY as a neurosurgeon. He is a specialist in neuro-critical care and director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. We sincerely regret the error.

1966

Maryville College has presented DEAN A. BOLDON ’66, Ph.D., professor emeritus and former academic vice president and dean of the faculty, with the College’s Medallion Oct. 25. It is their highest honor, given in recognition of those individuals who have dedicated their efforts to advancing the College’s reputation

as a distinctive educational and cultural institution. Previously, he had earned Maryville’s “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award in 1985 and 2006. The State of Indiana awarded BILL CADDELL ’66 with the Distinguished Hoosier award, November 13, at the Indiana Library Federation’s annual Awards & Honors Banquet. The award commends the former director of the Frankfort Community Public Library for “significant contributions” to his community and recognizes him as “an individual who has earned the respect and admiration of Hoosiers across the state.”

1969

LIBBIE DEMARS HAMMOND took the photo below when the 13 members

1965

Jonathan Isham, co-editor of “Ignition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement” was the Class of 1965 Lectureship Series speaker at the Hanover Capstone Nov. 5. Isham is a graduate of Harvard and Johns Hopkins University where he studied international economics and social change and development. JOYCE ROMER will miss her Hanover roommate of four years, JANE ANN TAYLOR WUESTEFELD, who passed away May 15, 2007. Joyce and Jane had remained close friends since they graduated. They took

Back row left to right: Libbie DeMars Hammond, Pam Cochran Phillippe, Sally Redding Russell, Marcia Watkins Howard, Patty Warren Miller, Karen McLaughlin Ulack, Taff Keegan Silliman, Pat David Entrekin. Front row left to right: Marsha Wilson Jordan, Susie Frakes Logsdon, Linda Burns Brown, Jan Favinger Brinkman, Sonnie Schlemmer Douglas

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of her Theta pledge class celebrated their 60th birthdays with a reunion at her cottage in Pentwater, Mich. this past September.

1970

JIM TOBIN was in his experimental plane RV8 doing touch and goes at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Nov. 28, 2007 when his plane crashed. Although seriously injured, he is now home and recuperating well from his injuries. You can find out more by visiting carepages. com where Tobin has a web page with updates. (For patient name, enter DRJIMTOBIN - all one word). Contact him at jmtdmd@ aol.com

1971

DEB BONTE BELL and her husband, Mick, moved back to Indianapolis from Michigan this fall. They are very happy to be back near Mick’s three children and various grandchildren, as well as old friends, including a small Hanover Theta contingent. Contact them at 3055 River Bay Drive North, Indianapolis, IN 46240, 317-6050821.

1974

STEVE MONTIGNANI writes, “While I was at the Townlake YMCA in Austin, Tex., I had a close encounter of the Hanover kind. I met the daughter of my friend Steve Ellis ’72 who majored in theatre, later taught at Hanover and is now retired. Ellis was very good friends with my cousin, Betty Howe ’72. Last year while in Key West, Fla., on vacation, I

ran into Kris Matthews, daughter of Professor Matthews, chair of the theology department in the 1970s and 1980s. She helped me with a reservation I had made there. Even while living in Texas, I seem to run into many folks I have known through past Hanover connections. This year while in Colorado Springs, Colo., I had dinner twice with a pledge brother, Tom Kozak.

1975

Sam George was the plenary speaker for the 10th Annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show sponsored by the Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention. Sam currently serves as vice president of environmental compliance for American Commercial Lines Inc. He presented “Implementing Change as the New Guy in an Old Company.”

Thank You! To the Class of ’53 I’m from Vincennes, Ind., and am a senior, majoring in chemistry with a philosophy minor. I’m also in the Center for Business Preparation and play football. I served as president of the Beta House and I’m involved heavily on cam pus. All this has helped grow my character and my leadership skills, and I would not have these opportunities without your gifts. Than k you all for your generous help. Sincerely, Tyler Rump

1978

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church has named L. JOHN GABLE as pastor. He and his wife KRISTIN WINTERROTH GABLE ’77 have two grown children. Timm does film and commercial work and Jen married this past summer. Kris is a middle school math teacher. ASHA LATA SWARUP lost her husband, JEFFREY DEUSER ’76, Oct. 28 (see Obituaries). You can send condolences to 1ashaswarup@gmail.com.

1983

CHIP BALLEW writes, “Elizabeth and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary, Oct.

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To the Class of ’54 I’m a sophomore from Crescent Springs, Ky., and am an elementary education major with the Center for Business Preparation. I just want to express my gratitude for your generous for students donations, making it possible nt financial like me to receive such significa through aid. I’ve made many memories for Kids student senate, College Mentors know that and Chi Omega. I want you to remember your future generations will always legacy. Sincerely, Katelyn J. Hill

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Thank You! Dear Class of ’55, I would like to thank you sincerely for your contribution to your 50th reunion scholarship. I am a senior majoring in history and sociology from Franklin, Ind. I have studied abro ad (in Turkey) and participated in Greek Life, campus activities board, athletics, stud ent broadcasting, senate, and various volu nteer opportunities. I truly appreciate your gift, and your continuing support of Hanover College and its current students. God Bless, Katherine Holmes

4. Anna is now a sophomore at IU, Colin is a sophomore at Cathedral and Parker enjoys preschool and will turn five in December! After owning and operating Timeshares.com for a number of years, I sold it to Cendant Corporation in 2004. I now own an internet consulting franchise, WSI. Find me at www. wsimarketing.com/cballew. We live on the northeast side of Indy and spend summers up on Lake Maxinkuckee. Would love to hear from old classmates!” Colgate-Palmolive in Cambridge, Ohio, promoted BRENT HYLTON to environmental and occupational health and safety manager. He has received a national Colgate Presidents Award for outstanding achievement and a You Can Make a Difference company award.

1984 To the Class of ’68, Let me sincerely thank you for the scholarship gift! I grew up in Anderson, Ind., and am currently a senior at Hanover, majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and art Mu and serve history. I am a member of Phi Council. enic hell as president of the Pan have had I 8, 196 Because of the Class of and am now r ove Han four successful years at ld! wor prepared to take on the Sincerely, Brittney Kunce

VANESSA HOWARD writes, “Just want everyone to know that I took the big plunge and started my own business. I designed an umbrella purse called the umbag. It holds wet and dry umbrellas, comes in eight different patterns and weighs less than a pound. I’m in 27 stores nationwide with one in Canada. Our new Jack Russell named Patch came from the Louisville Animal Care Society and five percent of all sales goes to that wonderful shelter. Check out my website, www.umbag.com, to see how it all began started and see some funny pictures of Patch, his friends and me.” You can contact her from her website.

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WILLIAM MCGUYER announces the birth of his second child, daughter Kayla Lee, Oct 9, 2006. He writes, “She is 13 months old now and keeps me busy. She and her big brother, Evan, keep me smiling and laughing. Scott Penley will once again organize the annual Denny Plattner Scholarship Golf outing to be held June 28. Contact Scott at SCOTTYP235@AOL.COM for location and details.

1988

Gohmann Construction recently promoted KEITH KRAMER to executive vice president and treasurer. DAVID MASON is alive and well and living in Eugene, Ore. with his eldest son Tavid, 17, younger son Dega, 14, and daughter Sophia, 4. After receiving his master’s degree in theater directing from the University of Oregon in 1993, David decided to stay out west. David and his wife, Sara, both work at the university, she as a development officer and he as a project manager for Capital Construction. He writes, “Next time you are in Eugene, stop by for some excellent coffee and even better fly-fishing.” Contact him at dsmason@uoregon.edu

1989

In November, NEIL FAIRWEATHER opened a new law firm, FAIRWEATHER & JACKSON, LLC, in the historic Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm will

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focus on representing a variety of businesses in both the transactional and litigation context. Contact him at FAIRWEATHER & JACKSON, LLC, 4300 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513381-5650 or e-mail nfairweather@fairweatherlaw.com. ERIC J. PLINKE joined the Columbus Office of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP. His practice will focus on counseling corporate and individual clients in all aspects of health law.

August 7. She writes, “Everyone is doing fine. Will’s laughter at the dinner table is the highlight of everyone’s day!” ALISA ISAACS-BAILEY announces the birth of her daughter, Harper Margaret IsaacsBailey, Oct. 28, 2007. “Maisy” (to her family and friends) arrived three weeks early and was 5 lbs., 7 oz., has red hair and blue eyes. She joins stepsister, Callie, 8, and according to her mother, “she is five pounds that rocked the world!” Contact them at 108 S. Bloomington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135. AMY BOGER MACRAE and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of their third son, Logan James, May 2, 2007. He joins big brothers Kyle, 22 months and Connor, 12. She writes, “I am still in accounting at Baldwin and Lyons and would love to hear from fellow Hanoverians.” Contact her at amacrae@ baldwinandlyons.com

He received his J.D. from the University of Toledo, College of Law in 1992. Plinke resides in Hilliard with his wife, LORI NEWLIN PLINKE ’89, and four children.

1990

STEPHANIE MITCHELL CARPENTER and BOB CARPENTER ’92 welcomed their second child, William Russell, July 23, 2007. He joined his older brother, James Wallace, who celebrated his fifth birthday

Truman State University has promoted ROBERT TIGNER to psychology department chair. He was formerly associate professor of psychology.

1991

Casey Bonsett Alexander and her husband, Steve “Cat” Alexander ’90, announce the birth of their fourth child, son Sorin Cash, June 21, 2007. He joins big brother Chandler Stone, 12, and his two sisters, Skyler Cay, 9, and Avery Paige, 6. The family enjoyed traveling to Indiana over the summer to visit with family and

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friends. They are now at home in the North Georgia mountains adjusting to life with their new addition. Steve is still a senior sports editor for NBC Sports and Casey is home with the kids. KRIS DOUGLAS BARNSFATHER writes that she now practices OB/GYN in Kingwood, Tex., with her husband and 5 year old son.

1992

AIMEE NYMAN FORSYTHE and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of their first child, Sarah Elizabeth, Sept. 10, 2007 in Cambridge, Mass. Contact them at 176 Oak Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. TERA GOTTBRATH married her longtime partner and travel companion, Jim Gall, July 2, 2006 in Breckenridge, Colo. Classmates ANNE GROHMANN EDDINS, JEN KEMP THOMPSON and ANN HITTLE SWEET joined the celebration. She writes, “Jim and I just celebrated our first year of marital survival with a backpacking trip in the mountains and are ready for year two. Advice welcomed.” Contact Tera at tgottbrath@hotmail.com.

Classnotes (continued) DEBI RICHARDSONEWING married Joel Fieri on the beach in Oceanside, Calif. Aug. 13, 2007. Debi stays home with her children, Jacob, 8, and Elizabeth, 6. Joel is self-employed as a broker in the printing business. The Ewing-Fieri Family resides at 1705 Avenida Segovia, Oceanside, CA 92056. Contact them at ewingfieri@cox.net.

post-doctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on the use of satellite imagery for modeling species range shifts and quantifying productivity of forests under various climate-warming scenarios. Todd welcomes all Hanover alum and brother Beta’s to head north of the border for a visit.

Exploring the World and Beyond.

ANNE RICHARDS REMICK and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of their first child, Micah Schoen, May 14, 2007. She reports that Micah is already a well-seasoned traveler having driven across country from Alaska to their new home in Savannah, Ga. Contact her at acrichards@yahoo.com.

Correction: the fall 2007 issue of The Hanoverian listed Sean Point’s class year incorrectly. He is a member of the class of 1993, not 1985. We sincerely regret the error.

For centuries, explorers have set out for the unknown, with its challenges, hardships, and dangers. Join the 2008 Crowe Academy, June 20-22, 2008, on an expedition to discover the stories of exploration from the age of sail to the space age.

AMY SHAFFER WALDFOGLE and her husband, Mark, welcomed their first child, Katherine Eileen, Sept. 7, 2007. She reports Katherine arrived almost a whole month early. Mom, baby and all are doing well.

Crowe Academy 2008:

Featured Speaker: Astronaut Janice Voss Cost: $350.00 per person (covers course materials, lodging, meals, and instruction) or $290.00 per person for commuters (covers course materials, meals, and instruction). Registration Deadline: June 1 For more information, visit cfi.hanover. edu or call (812) 866-6848

1993

BRANDI BLAIR BILLS announces the birth of her daughter, Brittain Alex Bills, Aug. 27, 2007. She joins big brother Dax, 3. She reports that they both keep her very busy and that Hewlett Packard promoted her recently to business planning manager. She enjoys working from her home office. Contact her at bb1911@yahoo.com. TODD SCHROEDER received his doctorate in Forest Ecology and Remote Sensing from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. He serves as a faculty

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SHELLY NOLTE BENSON now works for Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill., as an RN on the medical/surgical/pediatrics unit. She and her family – husband Mark, children Jeb, 8, Natalie, 6, Meghan, 4 and Madeline, 4, would love to hear from old friends. Contact her at 304 E. Yeiser St., Macomb, IL 61455, sbenson_rn@yahoo.com. SHANNON DETERS DALRYMPLE and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Maria, July 26, 2007. She joins big sisters Millie and Maggie. Contact them at 5803 Keewood Court, Louisville, KY 40222. JAMIE TOMES and his wife, Brenda, announce the birth of their third child, Caroline Isabella. She joins big sister, Avery Jordan, 6, and big brother, Greyson James, 4 in keeping Mom and Dad very busy. The family resides in Prospect, Ky.

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KRISTIN DOERING TRACY and husband, Andrew, announce the birth of their first child, Vada Caroline Aug. 2, 2007.

1995

JOHN CANNON moved to Spring Hill, Tenn., to work as a commercial real estate lender with National City Bank for the Nashville area. His wife, SHANNON TURNER CANNON ’96 just completed the accelerated nursing program (B.S.N.) at Bellarmine University, graduating in May, and now works at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. Their son, Drew, 7, will go into first grade and son, Joshua, 4, will be in pre-kindergarten this year. Contact them at 1174 McCoury Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174, 615-614-1195, scannon2429@ charter.net. BRIAN DANIEL and his wife, HEATHER DIMMITT DANIEL ’96 announce the birth of their daughter, Hallie Nicole, August 28, 2007. Hallie joins her twin big brother and sister, James and Isabel, 4. Brian and Heather still reside in Louisville, KY. Contact them at bdaniel@bbandt. com or heather.daniel@insightbb. com.

1996

TRAVIS BARKER and his wife, Theresa, announce the birth of their son, Andrew Paul, Aug. 14, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. Andrew is doing great and looks more like Daddy every day. BEN and BETH GALLOWAY BATES announce the birth of Landon David, Aug. 9, 2007.

Landon joins his big brother Connor, 3. Ben is a vaccine representative and Beth stays at home with the boys. They would love to hear from fellow Hanoverians. E-mail them at bethbates@insightbb.com.

JULIE GOFF REED and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of their son, Tyler Alan, June 13, 2007.

Tyler Alan Reed

GAVIN WEBER and his wife, MAGAN JOHNSON WEBER ’96, announce the birth of their third child, Pierson Stuart Weber, Sept. 1, 2007. “Pierce” was a big boy weighing in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. He joins the Weber family with his big sisters Hayden and Rowan. Contact them at gm@ envisageliving.com or gavin@ envisageventures.com.

Hayden, Pierson, and Rowan Weber

ANDREA GOSS BIRKE announces the birth of her son, Nolan Elliott Birke, Feb. 12, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. He joins big brother, Mason. In April 2007, Residence Inn promoted JENNIFER DEARNESS to general manager, prompting a move to Kentucky to open the brand new Residence Inn Paducah. She invites fellow Hanoverians to stop in and see the newest and nicest hotel in Paducah. Contact her at 3944 Lovelaceville Rd., Paducah, KY 42001, 270-534-9601.

1997

JOHN ADAMS married Angela Iza Oct. 12, 2007. Contact him at 2934 Haverhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or john. adams@fivecareer.com. ARVIN RAO and his wife, Suchitra, recently moved to their first house at 1764 South Washington St., Denver, CO 80210 DeMolay International honored DOC PICKETT Nov. 9, 2007 with its Legion of Honor and Cross of Honor for excellence for his volunteer work with the young men and advisors of DeMolay for the past 6 years. He is also a past master of Holton #624 of Free and Accepted Masons in Holton, Indiana.

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1998

LAURA BROWN BEITING and her husband, Joe, announce the birth of their first child,

Classnotes (continued) Ryan Joseph, May 31, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. She writes, “Joe and I are doing great and enjoying our new role as parents.”

Send us your cards Admission collects Hanover alumni business cards to place in albums that they show, along with the Career Center, to prospective students and their families, as well as current students. We encourage you to send three business cards to: Mike Brown ’91 Office of Admission Hanover College P.O. Box 108 Hanover, IN 47243

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MIKE DEETSCH started a new job as Visual Art Director (VAD) for the Lexington Art League. He writes, “As VAD I am going to be taking on the role of registrar, art handler, curator, programmer, and sometimes juror (most of the jurors are from outside the organization, such as from local universities and colleges).” AYAKO YAMAMOTO GIRT and her husband, Jason, recently bought a new house. They are also happy to let friends know Jason returned home safely from his 15-month deployment and will soon go back to his State Police job. Contact them at 5318 Liz Lane, Anderson, IN 46017. CAROL THRONDSON KOEHNKE and her husband, Todd, announce the birth of their daughter, Michaela, October 2005. The family has moved to Norwalk, Conn., for Carol’s job at Covidien (formerly US Surgical). Contact them at toddsncarols@yahoo.com. VANESSA RAGLE PROX and her husband, Bryan, announce the birth of their first child, Jack Robert, April 17, 2007. He weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz. She writes, “What a bundle of joy he is! I highly recommend parenthood. Bryan and I both still work in Terre Haute, Ind., while the grandmothers take turns watching Jack. He’s spoiled rotten already, but there was just no avoiding that with these first-time grandparents.”

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SHAWNA SHROUT STENTON and her husband, Tom, are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Michael Clark, on June 26, 2007. Shawna is an elementary teacher and currently pursuing her doctorate in K-12 Administration. They live in Louisville, Ky. Contact them at s.stenton@insightbb.com. ERIKA NEWCOMER THOMPSON writes that her husband, Troy, accepted a position as a senior quality specialist with BMW in Greenville, S.C. She continues to work for the same company as a project manager/ geologist from home. Their son, Jace, enjoys exploring the area.” Contact them at 6 Poplar Springs Drive, Mauldin, SC 29662, elthompson14@yahoo.com. SUSAN THOMPSON has taken a new job as associate director of the Delaware Asteroseismic Research Center. She writes, “I work in Delaware and live in New Jersey. I always love to hear from my old Hanover buddies.” Contact her at 215 E Camden Ave. o-11, Moorestown, NJ 08057. HEATHER HARALSON WASCO and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of Katherine Marie, April 3, 2007. She joins big sister, Grace. The family continues to enjoy living in New England. HEATHER GREGORY WILCOX and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of their first child, Samuel David Wilcox, Aug. 13, 2007. She writes, “He’s just the bestest little guy ever! We’re also still juggling our online magic business (www.

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www.hanover.edu/alumni circlecitymagic.com) with our day jobs, so things around here are crazy, but in a good way!” Contact them at awildething@indy.rr.com.

1999

DAVID BROWN and his wife, Lisa, announce the birth of their first child, Evan Josiah, July 31, 2007, at 5:31 p.m. He weighed 6 lbs., 0 oz., and was 20.5 in. long. Both Lisa and Evan are healthy and doing well.

2000

PATRICK BREEN has left his position as a contracting officer at the Internal Revenue Service after five years. He has accepted a position as a procurement analyst with the Department of the Treasury in the Office of the Procurement Executive. He now works just four blocks away from his wife in scenic Washington, D.C. ELIZABETH NGUYEN married Jason Kirchoff Aug. 18, 2007. Hanoverians in attendance included MIRANDA STANLEY DEVERALL, ANGELA MCCLANAHAN and SARA HERSTAD BRUNS. The couple went to Hawaii for their two-week honeymoon. Jason is a manager of financial planning at Global Hyatt, and Elizabeth is an attending family medicine physician with Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Glenview, Ill. Contact them at 1145 W Newport Ave, Unit #N, Chicago, IL 60657. CHRISTI SCOCCOLA married Brian Hootman, April 2007. Hanoverians present at wedding included CARRIE SCOCCOLA, SCOTT RUDOLPH and

his wife REBECCA SMITH RUDOLPH, BETSY STENGER BYRDWELL and ANDREW SCHRIER ’98. Christi completed her Waldorf Training at the Rudolf Steiner College in California, earning an associate degree in early childhood education. The Friends School in St. Matthews, Ky., has promoted her to a lead preschool teacher position and she has also started her master’s teaching program in early childhood at University of Louisville. Brian loves being a chef at Aramark. Contact them at 3711 St Germaine Court, Louisville, KY 40207 or scoccolahootman@ gmail.com. JAMIE MASLANKA THOMPSON and her husband, Christopher, announce the birth of their first child, Maguire “Mac” Reid Thompson, Dec. 2, 2007. He weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz, and was 20 inches long with a full head of dark, fuzzy hair. Jamie & Chris love being new parents and enjoyed spending the holidays with their new little bundle of joy!

2001

Dreamspinner Press has published Eric Arvin’s third book, an anthology titled “Slight Details & Random Events.” It has just been nominated for a Lambda Literary Award. JENNY BROCK COX writes, “I’m back in the Midwest! I teach at the University of Dayton School of Law and my new address is 317 Oak Street, Dayton OH 45410. RANDOLPH SMITH has accepted a faculty position with DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Wash. He will teach

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Louisville Golf Scramble

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Alumni Day at the Races (Churchill Downs)

06-14-08 Dr. Bob Keller 80th Birthday Celebration

06-22-08 Panther Varsity Club Golf Outing

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20th Annual John R. Smith Golf Outing Gala

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Homecoming

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Halloween Costume Party Parents’ Day

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online and outreach courses in computer programming and simulation software. Contact him at rjsmith@digipen.edu. HEATHER COLLINS-STOUT has taken a new position as an information technology project manager with the Commonwealth Office of Technology in Frankfort, Ky. She married John Stout, a Kentucky state auditor, June 2002 and the couple had their first child, Abigail Faith, Dec. 23, 2005. Contact them at hlynnstout@yahoo.com. TERESA WEYER married John Toscano in Indiana, Sept. 8, 2007. More than 300 guests were in attendance including KATIE BECK DAVIS. In addition, HEATHER COLLINS-STOUT, served as a bridesmaid. The couple will reside in their new home at 5745 Lancewood Way in Naples, FL. Teresa is the vice president of Treasury Management for Orion Bank and John is a successful selfemployed business owner.

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Classnotes (continued) MEREDITH DAUSS YOCHIM and her family have moved back to Indiana. She writes, “We now live in Fort Wayne, Ind. I work as a physician assistant for a local pediatrician.” Contact her at 2116 Greythorn Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 or meridithdauss@yahoo.com.

2002

KATIE BURTON married Andrew McKinney, Oct. 13, 2007 in Indianapolis, Ind. Andrew is an IU graduate and works at AUL in Indianapolis while Katie is finishing her master’s degree in educational leadership at IU and teaches art at Bridgeport Elementary School. LINDSAY BLACK KIMMEL and JENN SIPE served as bridesmaids. The couple honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise and now resides in Indianapolis.

Law in 2005 and works for a law firm in Fayetteville, N.C. The couple owns a home in Spring Lake, N.C.

2003

CATHERINE HATCHER married Adam Walden, Nov. 25, 2006 in Indianapolis, Ind. Hanoverian included maid-ofhonor COLLEEN HATCHER ’05, bridesmaids JESSICA WALTERS and LAUREN TRELA ’02, and groomsman JOSH MARSH. The couple expects a new addition to the family in early 2008.

GINA M. GIOE married Andrew D. Nilson, Nov. 3, 2007 in Noblesville, Ind., and honeymooned in Jamaica. Nilson is a Captain in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Gioe earned her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of

2004

EMILY KEENE has served as a study abroad program coordinator at The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) since April 2005. The company promoted her to senior program coordinator August 1 and she is in charge of programs in Argentina, Mexico and Peru. She writes, “This is my dream job because it combines all my favorite Hanover experiences - majoring in Spanish, being a peer advisor and studying abroad!” Contact her at emkeene@butler.edu or emily_keene@yahoo.com.

2007

CAROL DILLON, and her husband, BLAIR POTTENGER ’01, just bought their first home. Their new address is 6133 Drawbridge Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46250. EMILIE FALLAT HORNE and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of their son, Noah Thomas. She writes, “He weighed in at 9 lbs, 5.4 oz and measured 21 inches long - a big boy!” Contact her at emilie.horne@ gmail.com.

their first son, Henry Daniel, Aug. 30, 2007, weighing 7 lbs., 1 ounce and 20 1/2 inches long. Maggie, Jason and Henry currently live in Waco, Tex., while Jason finishes his doctorate in religion.

ALEXANDER LIMONTES recently graduated from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis and passed the Indiana Bar Exam. Marion County currently employs him as an attorney. CASIE COX MARRIAGE and her husband, David, announce the birth of their second child, Austyn Olivia, Sept. 6, 2007, weighing 9 lbs., 7 oz. and 21 inches long. She joins big sister, Taylor, 2 1/2. MAGGIE TATE WHITT and her husband, Jason, welcomed

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PAM FARMER has accepted a position as a community representative with the American Cancer Society of the Wabash Valley in Terre Haute, Ind. She will relocate Jan. 1. Contact her at pam.j.farmer@gmail.com. Correction: The 2007 Annual Report incorrectly listed the gift from BARBARA ESKEW CANNON ’54 in memory of Henry Rogers ’20. It should have been in memory of her former roommate, JANE COLEMAN ROGERS ’52. We omitted Bank of America as a Matching Gift Organization. The 1827 Society listing misspelled MAXINE Harden Bauer’s maiden name. We sincerely regret these errors.

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What’s new at www.hanover.edu? We have lots of new places to visit on our website, from faculty lectures and students’ blogs to live-streamed events, so even if you live too far away to come to campus at a moment’s notice, you don’t have to miss out! Hear biology professor Darrin Rubino share his passion for tree ring analysis, discover the deep issues in “Oedipus” from classics professor Miriam Pittenger, listen to the music of the 60s and 70s with communication professor Bill Bettler, and improve your painting technique as art professor Deb Whistler discusses color palettes and visual balance. To view a fiveminute lecture, go to www.hanover.edu/lectures Want to know what our students are doing? You can read all about it in their blogs. Visit www.hanover.edu/admission/blogs Won’t be able to make it to Commencement? You can see it live on the web, Saturday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. (EDT) at www.hanover.edu/live

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Miller, a 1997 Hanover graduate, returns to his alma mater after five seasons as the head coach at Defiance College (Ohio). He guided the Yellow Jackets to a 19-8 overall record in 2007-2008, including the school’s first outright Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championship (13-3). Miller’s squads posted

President Sue DeWine has selected Jon Miller as the new head coach of the College’s men’s basketball program. He is the 21st coach in Hanover’s basketball history and succeeds Mike Beitzel, who retired following the 2007-08 season after 20 seasons on the Panthers’ bench.

Miller was a four-year starter and three-

“As a former Hanover student-athlete and coach, I know first-hand the tremendous opportunities that exist for young people at Hanover,” said Miller. “I am very much looking forward to getting to work with our current team and also hitting the road to share my vision for the future of Hanover basketball with potential recruits and our basketball alumni.”

a 67-63 record during his stint at Defiance, including a 36-17 record through the past two seasons.

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Miller earned his master’s degree in recreation and sports management from Indiana State University. He and his wife, Angela Lugo Miller ’97, are the parents of three children.

time all-conference selection at Hanover during the mid-1990s. Voted the team’s most valuable player after the 1996-97 campaign, he helped the Panthers earn NCAA tourney appearances in both 1995 and 1996. Miller also was a two-time team captain and a threeyear recipient of the Hanover Scholar-Athlete Award. He earned Hanover’s outstanding senior athlete award prior to his graduation.

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