MISSION
The Knox College Fifty Year Club connects alumni and friends, sharing common memories and eras to inform, educate, engage, and support Knox College to keep its history and its future alive.
PRESIDENT
Mary Mangieri Burgland ’68
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Kim Adams Post ’69
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Steve Jones ’72
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Teresa Haptonstahl Jackson ’64
ALUMNI COUNCIL FYC LIAISON
Mary Lu Aft ’60
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT-EDITOR
Megan Clayton
By: Mary Mangieri Burgland ’68
First of all, thank you for your approval! I happily accept the presidency of the Knox Fifty Year Club for the next two years. My love of the College as well as my love for each of you stems from many, many years of being an alum of this wonderful College on the prairie and understanding the imprint that its education can leave on its students.
It just so happens that my husband and I were fortunate to play 18 holes of golf with Andy McGadney, our College president, recently. Andy doesn’t get to play much golf because he is executing his vision for Knox and that takes a lot of travel and a lot of meetings. Nevertheless, Andy can still hit a solid golf ball.
I asked him as incoming Knox Fifty Year Club president, what could I help him achieve?
He said, “Mary. I want you to ask these three things of members: Please advertise the strength of this institution by word of mouth. Help find our students internships and jobs post-graduation, especially if you are serving on the board of a company. Give some money to your College. Any amount will help
In March, Gayle Bandow Faust ’71 and her daughter Kristen Faust ’99 visited campus. It was the first time either had been back to campus in many years. Gayle wrote after her visit, “We had a wonderful time in Galesburg. The campus tour gave us a great overview of Knox now, and we shared stories as we walked around campus afterward. It was fun to talk about how differently we remembered our time there. I'm so glad I made Kristen visit Knox as she was making her college choice. I know she made lifelong and life-changing connections, just as I did. I’m so grateful to Knox for directing me to the life I've had.”
increase our giving percentage.”
My answer to Andy was, “Done, sir.”
And, so, my first Fifty Year Club Bulletin message to members is to do one, two, or all three directives requested by our College president.
Thank you for the opportunity to be your president and know how much I look forward to seeing you on campus sometime.
By: Megan Clayton
"I'm excited to be giving the best of my abilities to serve Knox and its wonderful alumni today, tomorrow, and into the future."
Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend is just around the corner. It’s a time for alumni, and friends, parents, and students to celebrate Knox. The 50th Reunion Class of 1974 has created a memorable schedule of events. A new addition this year is a decade of the 1960s gathering. No matter if you are celebrating a Reunion or not, please make plans to return and enjoy reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
The new slate of FYC officers was overwhelmingly approved. Thank you to all who took a few moments to vote. You can learn more about them on page 4-5. Their selection represents a commitment to continuing the legacy of engagement and support that has long defined the FYC. I’m confident that their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas will propel us forward.
Once again, we saw incredible support for Knox College from Fifty Year Club members this past fiscal year. Your dedication and generosity have significantly contributed to all aspects of the student experience and will shape the future of the College. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm.
As always, email 50yearclub@knox.edu to share updates, news, or articles for the FYC. We love hearing from you!
The voting is complete and the new slate of officers were overwhelmingly approved. Read on to learn about the 2024-26 FYC Executive Board.
Last position: manager, Burgland Drug, Inc., associate director of Alumni Affairs, and math instructor, Knox College
What honors, awards, or achievements are you most proud of?
First co-recipient of the Knox Service Award, Volunteer of the Year for Galesburg, Chair of the Grass Roots Ornamental Street Light Salvation and Rehabilitation in Galesburg, mom of Caroline Burgland Cormier ’97 and Rich Burgland and grandmother to six, wife of 52 years to George Gray Burgland.
What clubs or organizations do you belong to and/ or support?
Rotary International, PEO, Pi Beta Phi, Special Olympics, Chicago District Golf Foundation, Soangetaha Country Club Ladies Golf, OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Discovery Depot Museum, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, golf, reading, and needlepoint.
What is your favorite Knox memory?
I have many, but no one knows about the summer that I organized the ironing and storage and assignment of 180 yellow gowns for the installation of then Knox College President Rick Nahm as he wanted a parade of every class year before his tenure as a Knox President. It was HOT in the Women’s Gym, but we got it done!
How do you feel you can best assist the FYC? Service is my middle name. I'm excited to giving the best of my abilities to serve Knox and its wonderful alumni today, tomorrow, and into the future.
Last position: President; TalentMax; Executive Coach and a VP of leadership development, Korn Ferry.
What honors, awards, or achievements are you most proud of?
Helping PepsiCo win the 2007 Catalyst Award by implementing strategies to make sure executive women of color stayed, grew, and advanced. Helping P&G cut regretted losses of African Americans in the line business by fifty percent. Also won the Leading Women of Cincinnati Award for Community Service.
What clubs or organizations do you belong to and/or support?
I've held board positions on State of Ohio AAUW, Cincinnati Women's Network. I sponsored and participated in dialogues between White women and Black women in Cincinnati. I have a leadership position in a Jungian journaling group. I also participate in several women's growth groups. Reading, connecting across cultures, travel, meditation and other spiritual growth practices.
What is your favorite Knox memory?
Meeting Mollie Miller Thorn ’69 who is still one of my best friends, and leading a Galesburg Brownie troop together. Celebrating Christmas in the Gizmo; Working on the Knox Student with Ed Novak ’69; Engaging in late-night talks about the meaning of life with Knox friends; getting thrown in the shower the night I got lavaliered to my husband; staying friends and travel buddies with a dozen or more Knox friends to this day.
How do you feel you can best assist the FYC?
Having served as Class Correspondent for over 30 years as well as co-chairing four Reunions for the Class of 1969, and working on Knox Fund support for the College, I have a lot of connections with people in my class as well as other FYC classes. I can also contribute my expertise in executive coaching, career development, training and team building gained over more than 35 years of consulting with large organizations and leadership teams including C-suite members.
Honorary members are friends of Knox alumni who exhibit an active interest and a desire to promote the mission of the Knox Fifty Year Club. Your participation helps us recognize and honor those who have made significant contributions to our community. Please forward the names along with information about the nominee to Megan Clayton at pclayton@knox.edu.
Last position: Director of Financial Aid, Knox College
What honors, awards, or achievements are you most proud of?
Recipient of the Janet C. Hunter Prize for service to the College; winner of the Scripps Prize for English majors, Phi Beta Kappa.
What clubs or organizations do you belong to and/or support?
I have worked for the Democratic Party during election years. I try to keep up with the book clubs organized by the Galesburg Public Library. As a member of the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Officers, I was an officer and conducted an organization-wide survey. But I have a large family that is always my priority. Politics, reading (mostly fiction), attending concerts of all types, plays; occasional travel.
What is your favorite Knox memory?
My graduation from Knox in 1984, 24 years after I entered Knox as a freshman
How do you feel you can best assist the FYC?
Personal contact with Knox alumni to encourage attendance at events and support for the College through donations.
Last position: Director of Computer Center, Knox College
What honors, awards, or achievements are you most proud of?
The work the Computer Center staff accomplished in the 1990s to make a huge technological leap forward.
What clubs or organizations do you belong to and/ or support?
Rotary, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Acorn Equality Fund, travel, antiquing.
What is your favorite Knox memory?
Hard to pick just one out of 29 years.
FYC Alumni Council Representative Mary Lu Aft ’60
Last position: President and Board member of The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Ohio for 30 years.
What honors, awards, or achievements are you most proud of?
Knox Alumni Achievement Award, Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of Achievement, Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction.
What clubs or organizations do you belong to and/or support?
FYC, Knox College Alumni Council, Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Chamber Music Orchestra patron, Friends of the Public Library, and Girl Scouts of Southwest Ohio, traveling, Bridge, reading, and knitting.
What is your favorite Knox memory?
Meeting my husband at Knox and being part of the Puddles Synchronized Swimming group.
How do you feel you can best assist the FYC? By being an active participant and providing financial support.
By: FYC Representative Mary Lu Aft ’60
The Knox College Alumni Council held its spring meeting on campus during the first weekend in May. It was an exciting time to be there, as students were eagerly guessing when Flunk Day would occur while simultaneously trying to wrap up their spring semester projects, papers, and exams. The energy on campus was tangible!
We had a couple of opportunities to meet with students and share in the vibrant energy of the Knox community. We also had the pleasure of honoring the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award recipients: Talip Kilic ’04, Terry Smith ’63, Pamela Schuller ’09, and the Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient Oliwia Zurek ’10, during the award ceremony. Each of them shared inspiring stories about how their Knox experience contributed to their extraordinary accomplishments. You can read their stories online at www.knox.edu/alumni/alumni-awards.
Tom Bazan ’05 conducted his first meeting as chair of the Alumni Council. About half the members attended in person, while the rest participated via Zoom. Tom expertly managed the discussions among the members, ensuring everyone had a chance to participate.
A proposed by-law change submitted by the Awards Committee was approved, which now requires that candidates’ names for both the Alumni Achievement Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award be submitted by February 1. This change allows the committee ample time to select the awardees who will be honored at Homecoming going forward.
The Alumni Engagement Committee has been actively working to increase support for current Knox Clubs and to encourage alumni to help establish new clubs. These efforts aim to boost participation at alumni events. A handbook is currently being developed for local clubs, along with a survey to help club leaders understand the types of programs and speakers that interest alumni. Additionally, the development of a speaker’s bureau will enable clubs to choose from a selection of Knox faculty and staff who are available for presenting programs.
The Alumni Council also has several at-large members who represent alumni not affiliated with regional or affinity Knox groups. We are excited to announce that several new affinity groups will be added to the Council to more fully represent the diverse demographics of our alumni.
Monica Keith, vice president for Advancement, gave an update on the challenges facing the Advancement Office. The most significant concern is increasing the percentage of alumni donors from thirty percent to fifty percent. Engaging Gen X and younger alumni has proven to be a challenge also. Like the Alumni Council, the key challenge is growing alumni engagement across the board.
We received an update on enrollment for the Class of 2028. Kimberly Zimmerman, assistant vice president of Admissions, delivered some fantastic news. As of early May, Knox had already enrolled over 350 students who are expected to join the campus in September. This number far exceeds the enrollment figures at other colleges in the Midwest and is impressive, especially considering that their Federal financial aid information has yet to be finalized. Additionally, 30 percent of these incoming students are athletes, which bodes well for Knox's athletic competitiveness in the coming years.
Overall, it was a full agenda filled with challenges and opportunities. We left the meeting feeling encouraged and motivated to strengthen our alumni connections to Knox.
Jim Mott ’74 and Rex Cherrington ’73 met in July 2024 to collaborate on a special Homecoming tour for the incoming 50th Reunion Class
Soon after retiring, I found myself questioning my life balance and realized I might have been more than a little self-serving with my time. The whisper got louder when sitting in church, minding my own business, and the message of becoming a prison ministry volunteer became the answer. Eleven years later, I am dedicating time each week to volunteer at McHenry County Jail, Cook County Jail, and numerous Illinois Department of Correction facilities
My inmate conversations have been some of my most profound, authentic, and emotionally raw connections ever. I ask them about their families, their worries, their talent, and their spiritual journey. I also talk about how they are preparing for reentry. Prisons and jails are places of secrecy, isolation, wearing masks, and not being vulnerable. As a volunteer, I help to create a safe, neutral environment that builds trust and makes real change possible.
Witnessing personal transformations through relationship-building and life skills development is inspiring. Fifty percent of inmates return to prison within three years. Breaking this cycle can have a major impact on reducing incarceration. I've been struck with the realization that given a slight twist of circumstances, I could have been in their shoes.
2, 2024.
I work with Freedom from Within, an organization that uses a four-book curriculum to teach life skills through small group discussions. I have brought in hundreds of books on their chosen subjects and ask only that they share what they learn. I have received some book reports in excruciating detail. I enjoy connecting them with resources that prepare them for reentry and the next chapter of their lives.
It's satisfying to see that Cook County saw a forty-five percent reduction in violent acts, which was attributed to our program! Email me at howellrg@gmail.com to learn more.
Letitia Luther Schactner ’58 was honored by the Knox County Republicans at their Lincoln Day Dinner in February, recognizing her unwavering dedication and service to the organization. With over 20 years of experience as a legislative assistant to Senator Carl Hawkinson and later Representative Donald Moffitt, Schactner's contributions have been invaluable. She also demonstrated her leadership as president of the Knox County Republican Women.
Beyond her political commitments, Schactner significantly impacted the local community through her roles as president of the Amondata Club and PEO, and as a board member for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony and Carl Sandburg College.
During Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend on October 25-27, 2024, the FYC will award the 2024 Scrolls of Honor. Howard Heath ’73, Carolyn Swanson McPherson ’68, and Steven L. Seward ’68 will be recognized for lifetime achievements, and service to their community, society, or humanity during Homecoming. You can learn more about winners online and in the next issue of the FYC Bulletin.
The FYC needs your nominations for the Scroll of Honor. If you know a classmate or friend who has distinguished themselves in the service of their community, society, or humanity, please consider nominating them.
The Scroll of Honor award is presented to FYC members, including honorary members, during Homecoming. The deadline for nominations is February 1. You can submit a nomination by visiting www.knox.edu/awards.
In early February, alumni and friends gathered at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples for a brunch hosted by Laurel Andrew ’86 and Honorary member Edie Andrew.
The group had the honor of welcoming Knox College President C. Andrew McGadney, who delivered an insightful State of the College address and engaged the audience during a lively Q&A session.
After breakfast, guests enjoyed a tour of the nature center and explored the beautiful park, adding a wonderful touch to an already memorable event.
Row 1, James Johnson ’66 and President C. Andrew McGadney; Paul ’78 and Susan Haerr Zucker ’78. Row 2, Al Bryant ’68 and Fred Wicks ’65; Edie Andrew, Honorary member, and Laurel Andrew ’86; Tom ’67 and Dorie Campbell Tichenor ’67. Row 3, Harriet Toadvine, Honorary member, and Nancy Seeley, Honorary member; Mary Kula Schoenheider ’64 and Dorie Campbell Tichenor ’67; Lanny Scholes P’26 and Mike Chubrich ’67.
This year, alumni from the classes of 1945-1974 were exceptionally generous in their support of Knox College. Their contributions totaled more than $5.8 million to Knox during the 2024 fiscal year, with just over 41.94 percent of FYC members making a gift during that time. This remarkable participation underscores the commitment of alumni. In addition, more than 125 FYC members volunteered in some capacity to help the College in the past fiscal year.
Every individual gift contributes to a larger, more meaningful outcome. At Knox, giving expands opportunities for transformative experiences that exemplify the values of a Knox College education. These contributions enable the College to offer a rich and diverse educational experience, fostering personal growth, and change in our communities by empowering individuals to create meaningful lives.
Additionally, giving is one of the many ways alumni can connect and engage with Knox. By supporting the College, alumni help attract and inspire the next generation of faculty, staff, and students. Your gifts make it possible to provide an environment that encourages creativity and facilitates academic discovery. Thank you for your dedication and generosity.
The Class of 1973 worked diligently to reach their 50th Reunion goal of a million dollar class gift to the College. By the end of the fiscal year, they exceeded their goal, with a combined gift of $1,101,731 to Knox.
The Class achieved an impressive 36.8 percent participation rate, with 105 classmates returning to campus for their Reunion celebration. This success was made possible through the leadership of Greg Divers, Amy Dooha, and Howard Heath, along with the dedicated efforts of the Class of 1973 50th Reunion Committee members who engaged and encouraged their classmates.
The Class of 1973’s generosity and commitment demonstrates the enduring bond between alumni and Knox College.
Are you a secret admirer? Have you included Knox in your estate plans but kept it a secret? Now's the time to let us know! Whether you want to inspire others or keep it quiet, telling us ensures your gift is used just as you intend. We'd love to welcome you into the Old Main Society—our way of celebrating those shaping Knox's future. Share your plans at knoxalumni/oldmain or contact Paul Steenis ’85, Director of Gift Planning, at psteenis@knox.edu. Let's ensure your legacy leaves on.
The Jean Bitunjac Fuehrmeyer ’73 Scholarship Fund was established to support students pursuing Educational Studies.
Jean devoted her life to working with children, a passion she discovered as a student teacher at Knox.
For more than 50 years, she served in various roles, from math teacher’s aide to preschool and gifted program instructor, and tutored English language learners.
In her later years, Jean organized a school library, led a school board, and managed a book program distributing 4,000 books annually to children. Though modest, her family knows she would support a scholarship fund to help future teachers find the same joy she experienced as an educator.
If you have an interest in supporting this fund, reach out to Megan Clayton, at 50yearclub@knox.edu.
Tony Liberta ’55 and his daughter Valerie visited campus in March 2024 to view a recognition plaque in the Umbeck Science and Mathematics Center.
The plaque commemorates Tony’s gift for an instrument room that houses a variety of equipment and instruments used by faculty and students working in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience.
The visit included a tour with Matthew Jones-Rhoades, chair of biology and chair of biochemistry. Tony was delighted to see this completion of his gift and was appreciative that both faculty and students will be using the space for research.
Tony's generous support continues to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of our students and the research capabilities of our faculty.
Tony with Matthew Jones-Rhoades.
Patricia Barker ’52, Palo Alto, CA—“I am enjoying life in sunny California. I get plenty of exercise walking around an outdoor track and riding a stationary bicycle. I will soon enjoy my 94th birthday.”
Jack Fischer ’54, Onekama, MI—“I thought I would be skiing, playing tennis, and golf until I was 100, but spinal stenosis has taken over. My body caught up with my age. Who else is still around from my class?”
Sara Jane Allensworth ’54, Solvang, CA—“I am so happy to have reconnected with Martha Bower Johnson. We were close friends through high school in Galesburg, also junior high, but drifted apart at Knox—different friends. She married and lives in Arizona."
Al ’55 and Barbara Behringer Paulus ’56, Hernando, FL—“It has been almost a year since we relocated to Hernando, Florida. It is nice to be near family and our youngest granddaughters—the eldest of whom will attend the University of Florida this fall. A new resident of our facility was a classmate of Barb’s at Monmouth prior to her transfer to Knox. He was captain of the Scot's football team that defeated us my senior year. Dare I forgive him?”
Ron Moline ’58, Oak Park, IL—"Knock on wood, I am still active and reasonably well. I continue to teach several hours a week at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, and as a hobby, to study and teach Italian (a late-life switch in languages after discovering that all Swedes speak English!). I am in touch with fellow classmates John Badertscher (Winnipeg, Canada), Ivar Dolph (Anacortes, Washington), and Tom Stockert (who splits the year, together with his spouse, in Chicago and Sarasota, Florida). Fond memories of dear Knox.”
Georgia Souris ’59, Gilbert, AZ—“Received a lifetime achievement award from Daughters of Penelope, a Greek fraternal organization.”
Dick Aft '60, Cincinnati, OH—"Dear Mother Bickerdyke, I can't recall how many times you protected Mary Lu Aft ’60 and me from chilly winds until, at 9:59 p.m., she rushed across West Tompkins Street and into Whiting Hall to avoid a ‘date jerk.’ March 10, 2024, Cincinnati Enquirer article brought back memories and added to our knowledge of Galesburg/Cincinnati relationships.”
Jim Hartman ’60, Bufort, GA—“Still kickin!”
Mother Bickerdyke Statue, Knox County Courthouse.
John Napierski ’61, Mesa, AZ—“I am still golfing with my Octo-buddies three times a week. We aren’t very serious about it anymore though.”
Donna Stark Hayden ’63, Carbondale, IL—“I lost my husband of 63 years in May. Lee was 94.”
Janet MacKay ’68, Nantucket, MA—“I know he’s been acknowledged, but I want to give a shout-out again to Chip Evans who is the glue that holds the Class of ’68 Facebook page together! We have lots of news almost daily! Also, thanks to Ira Weiner ’68 who presides over the Monday Music Quiz on our Facebook page. ”
David Bell ’69, Wilmington, DE—“Retired since 2014. Moved to Wilmington, Delaware, in 2018. Still working away on bassoon in two community bands and an orchestra. Joining wife Marsha in re-enacting historical interpretation of Revolutionary War.”
Michael Hosford ’69, Frederick, MD—“Looking forward to seeing all of you in October 2024!”
Ted Hesemann ’70, Mosinee, WI—"I own and manage Herrschners, Inc., a catalog and online arts and crafts business. Hobbies include fishing, hiking, boating, gardening, traveling, and golf.”
Susan Creviston Going ’72, Greenwood, SC—“Still working at Lander University. Responsible for editing the university catalogs. Also, I serve as the certifying official for student-athlete eligibility.”
Terry A. Bruner ’74, Galesburg, IL—“We spend October at our timeshare on Sanibel Island, so I never get to attend Homecoming.”
Stan Flood ’65, Antioch, IL returned to campus for the 90th Birthday Celebration for Coach Harley Knosher in January. His daughter and son came along and toured campus.
Stan Flood ’65 and Coach Harley Knosher beside Harley's family, Andrew Flood and Amanda Flood Vaughan (wearing Stan's Knox letter jacket).
By: Chuck Dunn ’60
For the fourth consecutive year, our alumni group—students who appreciated the teachings of Paul Shepard (Knox faculty member and Green Oaks director from 1954 to 1964)— gathered last October. Tom Murphy ’59, Bill Reiners ’59, and I, along with our spouses Ellen Murphy, Norma Reiners, Sally Dunn, and Sally’s brother, David Chatfield, traveled to the Oregon Cascades.
We explored the complex ecology of the region, encompassing the plants, animals, and human influences on the landscape. We were inspired by Dr. Shepard’s book, Man in the Landscape: A Historic View of the Esthetics of Nature, a foundational work that examines the historical roots of our perceptions and attitudes toward nature. We previously explored the Wyoming Basin, Tucson and southern Arizona, and Sleeping Bear National Seashore.
Staying at the Murphy cottage in Black Butte Ranch, we did our best to survey the spectacular surrounding Cascade Mountain area of Oregon. A local geologist commented that in describing Oregon it is easier to mention the areas of the state that are not volcanic because most of Oregon is volcanic in origin. Guided by Tom, for this and other ventures, we drove through the Mt. Washington Wilderness on McKenzie Highway
By: Tony Liberta ’55
Rothwell Stephens was a math professor when I attended Knox. He taught from 1931 to 1976. Under Stephens’ leadership, Knox built one of the most successful mathematics programs in the Midwest.
Professor Stephens literally saved my college career when I was a first-year student at Knox.
During my first quarter, I was enrolled in his trigonometry class and was performing miserably. As I struggled to pass the course, he willingly spent some of his free time to schedule a conference during which he suggested some vital improvements in preparing for examinations. Without his wise counsel, I surely would have failed his course and would have very likely concluded that I was not fit to continue a college education.
following the McKenzie River. Prominent features in the loop are the Three Sister Mountains, and at the base of Mt. Washington, Belknap Crater, a shield volcano. It last erupted in 480 A.D. but looks like it could have erupted yesterday. The area is almost completely barren lava with very little vegetation. Forests of the Cascades are vastly different from those of Green Oaks and the Midwest. Rainfall and altitude are the key. On western
slopes with more abundant rainfall, Douglas fir and western hemlock dominate. The eastern slopes feature Ponderosa pine and incense cedar, where the climate is drier because moisture has been wrung out by the Cascades. Many of these trees are spectacular in size. By comparison, some of the glorious old oaks of Green Oaks seem small. Each North American area we have visited over the past four years has had remarkably different geology, and ecology of plants, animals, and people. All have expanded our feelings for our continent. Questions for the future may be “Are there more significant areas to explore?” And “Will there be time?”
From a perspective of sixty years post-graduation, our travels with former classmates may be one of the greatest advantages to evolve from Knox. Biology professorPaul Shepard did not teach us how to be friends, but he did provide a way to look at the world.
Because of his impact on so many students, the Rothwell Stephens Scholarship in Mathematics was created. It awards $5,000 per year to an incoming first-year student who is interested in pursuing a degree in mathematics and has achieved an outstanding score on the scholarship examination developed by the Knox Mathematics Department. Professor Stephens’ legacy continues to inspire and support future generations of Knox students.
Knox College proudly celebrates our oldest living alumni.
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Jane Baker Cellmer ’42
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Philip Handke ’43; Richard Mottl ’43; Elynor Stagg King ’43
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Clifford Rehnberg ’49; Mary Lyon ’44
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Russ Freeburg ’45; Barbara Davis Weber ’45; Mona Hite Forrester ’45; John Christopher ’46; Eleanor Nelson ’44
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James Crawford ’47; Tillman Braddy ’49; Jeanne Turck Harris ’46; Barbara Sinclair Glick ’46
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Robert Pennington ’49; Dorothy Hopfer MacKenzie ’47; Marilyn Erwin Barron ’48; Virginia Glover Melin ’47; Patricia Mears Sells ’48; Gene Schwilck ’48; Helen Kerns Cook ’48
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Virginia Johnson Cascino ’48; Jane Kemper Janke ’48; Dorothy Christensen Tyson ’48; Robert Lawton ’48; Warren Quinlan ’50; Gustav Rieckhoff ’48; Virginia Hawkins Jensen ’49; Robert Thompson ’50; Arlyth Rogers Atkinson ’48; Elinor Wingate Morgan ’48; Robert Willett ’50
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Gerald Isaacson ’50; Janet Blazer Richter ’47; Harry Babbitt ’49; Helen Parker Hageboeck ’49; William Jewsbury ’49; Bernard Royer ’53; Richard Williamson ’51; Mary Webster Curry ’49; Jean Barce Starling ’49; Mildred Weinberg Smith ’48
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Joanne Davis Johnson ’49; Tom Kurtz ’50; James Economou ’49; George Hoffman ’49; Philo Kane ’51; Jerry Lingeman ’53; Mary Simer Bowman ’50; Julie Beauchamp Carter ’50; Marian Tenhaeff Trythall ’51; Lois Hann Doubet ’50
Join alumni, parents, and friends on a land and sea voyage to visit ethereal temples, jewel box pagodas, shogun castles, and breathtaking vistas that epitomize Japan's culture and natural beauty. Learn more: www.knox.edu/ alumni/alumnitravel
The following deaths of alumni and friends have been reported since Bulletin #175. (Late Winter 2024)
Julia McGillivray Hall ’42, 4/26/24
Maylou Serven Stanforth ’44, 11/21/23
Jeanne Olson Darlington ’45, 7/23/23
Chuck Trenka ’47, 7/14/24
Glenn Heck ’50, 4/6/24
Mary Runyon Gibbs ’51, 3/8/24
Viola Berggren Butler ’51, 5/7/24
Myrle Trieger Summerford ’52, 2/14/24
Berkley Johnson ’52, 5/10/24
Gene Graham ’52, 11/4/23
Dean Hill ’52, 3/20/24
Arthur Oppenheim ’52, 12/4/23
George Mrkvicka ’52, 3/26/24
Jordan Fifield ’53, 2/4/24
Barbara Brunoehler Anderson ’53, 4/21/24
David Hirai ’54, 12/21/23
Marcella Clark Ancelet ’54, 3/3/24
John Eary ’54, 12/10/23
Kathryn Eastwood Gredell ’54, 11/30/23
Nancy Reily Hurdle ’55, 2/4/24
Enos Lacy ’56, 6/26/24
Erwin Johnson ’56, 3/30/24
Virginia Mack Good ’56, 6/3/24
Burt Sargeant ’56, 3/14/24
Vivian Bacher Barton ’56, 1/13/24
Marvin Trepton ’56, 5/25/23
Joan Whitney Whitcomb ’56, 6/6/24
Janet Kuehnle Hatch ’57, 4/11/24
Ron Jelinek ’58, 4/3/24
Nina Allen ’58, 4/23/24
Ron Streibich ’58, 12/23/23
Richard Brakenridge ’59, 1/11/24
Judith Mankawich Baker ’59, 7/26/24
Michael Barenbaum ’60, 6/11/24
Judith Summers Farver ’61, 4/30/24
Susan Mann Penner ’61, 7/22/23
Kenneth Adam ’61, 12/6/23
Peter Dorris ’61, 2/1/24
Jerome Fulton ’62, 1/26/24
Karen Kuntz ’63, 5/2/24
Thomas Glannon ’64, 2/1/24
Donna Eggleston Brown ’64, 3/5/24
Nan Garton Siebert ’65, 3/13/24
Larry Hund ’65, 3/27/24
James Paynter ’65, 2/6/24
Patricia Garrett Bomash ’65, 5/17/24
George Bookless ’65, 5/24/24
Ray Crain ’65, 11/21/23
Michael Bourgo ’66, 5/21/24
James Drew ’66, 7/5/24
Roger White ’67, 11/25/23
James Godkins ’68, 11/7/23
Candace Smith ’68, 3/21/24
William Butts ’68, 12/9/23
Ellen Wark Dycus ’68, 5/20/24
Heather Milliken Daina ’68, 7/17/24
Richard Isberner ’69, 12/23/23
Dane Guzzetta ’69, 6/13/24
Bernard Braun ’69, 11/27/23
Glenn Altman ’69, 12/13/23
Thomas Osberg ’69, 1/27/24
Barbara Bowman Kozlowski ’71, 7/26/22
Lynda Greco Saelens ’71, 7/6/24
John Sternberg ’71, 3/10/24
Guy Benge ’72, 2/26/24
Vincent Throop ’72, 1/16/24
Donald Sweeney ’73, 11/18/23
Nancy Becker Kennedy ’73, 7/11/24
Jeffrey Williams ’73, 4/7/24
Judith Wright Collazo ’74, 4/13/24
Frances Bradburn Henley ’74, 5/15/24
Bruce Roberts ’74, 2/4/24
Angela Rightnowar ’74, 4/3/24
David Kopf ’74, 11/21/23