Marietta, The Magazine of Marietta College (Fall 2013)

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THE MAGAZINE OF M AR IE T TA COLLE G E

High Achievers FRESHMAN CLASS LOADED WITH INTERESTING TALENT

ALSO: Scholarships honor talented faculty Alumnus’ war photos catch international attention

ROBERT CAPLIN

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here’s no traffic just after dawn on the river; the surface is as smooth as glass when the blades uniformly cut through its top at the coxswain’s command. The morning fog begins to burn off the water as the rowers give her 10. Mornings on the Muskingum belong to the Pioneer Navy.

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lthough you may be reading these words as you hold a paper copy of the magazine in your hands, there is no escaping the fact that we live in a digital world. If you’re like me, you once thought that you would do just fine without the wonders of Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. However, I have to confess that I’ve had a change of heart.

It may have begun with my decision a few years ago to purchase an e-reader device. Until that point, I was a confirmed owner of hard copy books who reveled in the full shelves lining the walls of my home and work offices. And, truth be told, I still have all or most of those books. But as a confirmed reader and a devotee of life-long education in the finest liberal arts tradition, I’ve always enjoyed toting reading material on trips and vacations. And I eventually realized that my travel reading material was heavy and consumed considerable space in my luggage. As it became clear that I could take a virtually unlimited number of books along on my compact e-reader, I was hooked. I still finish my weekend with a scan of The New York Times book list, but now I download the electronic versions of those books I want and can begin reading one immediately.

A similar realization occurred again recently, and it converted me from a consumer of digitally based information to a purveyor of communications through social media venues. In my first year at Marietta College I was delighted to meet as many students, employees, neighbors and alumni as I could, and that quest will surely continue. However, I also heard the story of a president who sent out a note on Twitter describing the excitement at a campus event … on the night before the event!

Although amusing, the incident demonstrated for me the power of social media; whether one hits the mark or makes a mistake, people do notice! And that is the goal of any form of communication. In addition, and as we reported in the recent summer issue of Trailblazer, we recently held an online survey of our alumni and learned a great deal about your loyalty toward the College. We also came to the realization this survey constituted the largest gathering of Marietta alumni ever, even though it was a virtual gathering.

And so my path was clear. At the end of the summer I established a Twitter account, and I shortly realized that it had more than 70 followers before I had even tweeted anything. With considerable help from my Marietta colleagues, I now regularly send out thoughts and photographs of campus events. The list of followers has grown to more than 200 and even includes my daughter Lisa, so feel free to join the group. Fortunately our students, faculty and staff are endlessly creative and engaged, so there is never a shortage of material.

We have seen the ways in which a virtual community can spring up quickly, as it did last year when we published an online story on the demolition of Parsons Hall. Many alumni wrote in with fond reminiscence of their time in Parsons and at Marietta College. We will continue to explore new ways to tell the world about our accomplishments and to connect with the members of our Marietta College community, but rest assured that digital communication will never replace the joy of meeting you in person. I hope to do that soon, but, until then, I will “see” you online.

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EDITORS Tom Perry and Gi Smith

PRESIDENT Dr. Joseph W. Bruno

ART DIRECTOR Ryan Zundell

PROVOST Dr. Karyn Sproles

PHOTOGRAPHERS Kelly Alexander, Robert Caplin, Mike Fabus, Peter Finger, Anna Gill, James Speed Hensinger, Tom Perry

VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Dr. Joseph Sandman

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS James Speed Hensinger, Laura Keating, Alison Matas

ASSOCIATE VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Hub Burton

CLASS NOTES Cheryl Canaday

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M A R I E T TA The Magazine of Marietta College is published twice a year by the Office of Alumni Relations. The magazine serves its readers by providing information about the activities of Marietta College alumni, students, faculty and staff through the publication of accurate and balanced content that informs and stimulates intellectual discussion.

Text, photographs, and artwork may not be reprinted without written permission of the Associate Vice President for Advancement at Marietta.

CON TA CT US Send address changes, letters to the editor and class notes to Marietta Magazine, 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, OH 45750-4004. Fax: 740-376-4509; Phone: 740-376-4709; 1-800-274-4704. Email: alumni@marietta.edu COVER PHOTO BY ROBERT CAPLIN

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A grant through the Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia provided funds to grow the Physician Assistant Program’s access to a larger human patient simulator family, which will be used to help educate hundreds of health care providers, including students in Marietta’s graduate program.

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The Theatre at Marietta College kicked off its 2013-14 season with The Maids, written by Jean Genet and directed by Associate Professor Andy Felt. Angela Shrader ’15 and Morgan Massaro ’16 played the lead roles in the fall production.

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istory buffs will recall that President Harry S. Truman had a sign on his desk that stated simply, “The buck stops here.” Meant to declare singular accountability, it was a no-nonsense, midwestern pledge of dedication and commitment to get the job done and done right.

In the spirit of Give ’Em Hell, Harry, it’s appropriate to note that the alumni constituency of Marietta College has a truly hardworking Board of Directors eligible to take a cue from The Man from Independence and proudly display something akin HUB BURTON to the motto on the conference room table twice a year when it gathers for fall and spring meetings.

Best known are its efforts to invite nominations for awards and appointments, provide important feedback and input on proposed initiatives, support efforts to engage students and alumni more fully in the life of the institution and, most recently, advocate for the Alumni Attitude Survey.

But did you know that a member of the MCAA Board served on the committee that recommended Dr. Joseph Bruno as the next president of the College? And when the graduates of the College step forward at

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Commencement, both in May and December, it’s a member of your Board who welcomes them officially to The Long Blue Line?

How about in the spring, when it’s the MCAA Board who matches the budding philanthropy of the seniors to add incentives and boost their challenge total? Or, at Homecoming when they partner to staff interactive networking jamborees and host award winners? Perhaps you’ve heard of their founding the Student Alumni Association, the role that they played in advocating for the upgrade of the College’s publications or their important endorsement for such services as CashCourse and CareerShift?

That’s your Board in action contributing time and talent on behalf of your interests.

So, the next time you have a moment, check out their online biographies to see who carries out this important work. Let them know you take an interest in their activities or perhaps would like to join them in the future to see where the buck stops for alumni at Marietta College.

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COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS

DEAR EDITOR,

DEAR EDITOR,

The excellent Jeff Folz article about the 1963 Dad Vail Regatta in the Spring Issue of Marietta Magazine brought back some wonderful, but long dormant memories for me. I was a junior at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia that year and rowing on the school crew team. I had never heard of Marietta College.

A big part of the Dad Vail Regatta is set aside for scholastic crew races. My fading memory says that we had rowed (and lost!) either the morning of Jeff’s big race or perhaps the day before. In any event, all of our high school team was right there on the banks of the Schuylkill River to watch the college finals.

I watched the Navy Blue and White take it to Georgetown and I was hooked! I never seriously considered going anywhere else for college. I was going to Ohio and row for Marietta College.

I enrolled at MC in the fall of 1964. Coach Lindamood was great to me, but it became apparent very quickly to both of us that I was too light and not sufficiently athletically endowed to row at the college level. I think I lasted for about a month! A month of rowing led to a lifetime of reaping the benefits of a remarkable education at the little college I decided to attend just because they had won the Dad Vail!

I graduated from MC in 1968. During my years there I made many friendships that have lasted a lifetime and received an education that I honestly believe allowed me to successfully complete law school at the University of Colorado and has contributed in any number of ways in my successful law practice in Fort Collins for over 40 years. All of this because eight oarsmen and a cox flew by an impressionable sixteen year old on a May day in Philadelphia 50 years ago to win the Dad Vail Regatta.

Jeff, thanks for the memories. Marietta, thanks for continuing to provide uncompromising excellence in liberal arts education. I’m still damn proud to be a Pioneer!

It was with great interest that I read the article in the spring edition of Marietta Magazine by Reggie Sims ’75 about AfroAmerican Pioneer Women, particularly his tribute to Barbara Diggs Lyles ’51. I met Barbara Diggs when she arrived at Marietta College. I was, in a minor way, involved since Barbara became the roommate of my close friend, Eileen Putt Bowser ’50. Ruth Wilcox, the Dean of Women, was completely flummoxed by the whole situation. One of the initial problems was where would she live? Miss Wilcox knew that Eileen belonged to Eta Tau Delta, an independent Greek fraternity formed to counteract the national Greek fraternities and sororities that only admitted white Christians. Eta Tau Delta admitted both male and female students with no discrimination of religion or race.

When Miss Wilcox asked Eileen if she would accept Barbara as a roommate, she agreed willingly.

Since Marietta’s schools had never been segregated that I knew of, I couldn’t understand why having a “colored woman” enrolled was such a big deal. I remember being shocked at the fact that Miss Wilcox had told Barbara that her behavior would have to be above reproach to continue at MC. I remember an incident that happened within a few weeks of Barbara’s arrival.

A small group of us, in which she was included, went to a popular restaurant on Second Street. At some point during the evening the owner took one of the men in the group aside and told him not to bring “that girl again!” Just a couple of years later after I was out of college, my husband Michael Sampas ’52 was in the Army at Fort Benning, Ga. I found out about what real segregation was all about. It still appalls me.

I attended the 50th reunion of the Class of ’51 and witnessed Dr. Lyles accept the award of “Outstanding Alumna of the Class of 1951.” I hadn’t kept track of her over the years; however, I have often related to people the story of her arrival at MC and the turmoil it caused for a brief time. I’m sure by the time Barbara graduated, Miss Wilcox would have known what an excellent student and outstanding young woman she was. I applaud Mr. Sims for telling the stories of two women who were Pioneers in the true sense of the word! The overt discrimination against people of color that occurred not that far in the past should never be forgotten.

JOHN P. FREY CLASS OF 1968 DEAR EDITOR,

I enjoyed reading about three old friends in the spring 2013 edition of Marietta. Revolutionary things were happening in the late 1960s in Marietta and all over. Peter Meyers and Gary Kott were writing witty satire, and Earle Maiman was saying things the College President found worthy of expulsion. Bob Dylan was singing “The Times They Are a Changing,” and John Kerry was an anti-war activist. It’s 2013 and John Kerry is Secretary of State, and Bob Dylan is a guest at the White House. Earle Maiman, Gary Kott and Peter Meyers are three of Marietta’s most distinguished alumni. “What a long, strange trip it’s been.”

JAMES KERSHNER CLASS OF 1970

BETTY SAMON SAMPAS CLASS OF 1951

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Because Marietta Magazine seeks to present a wide diversity of subject matter and content, some views presented in the publication may not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or those official policies maintained by Marietta College.

Letters commenting on the material or topics presented in the magazine are encouraged and are available for publication unless the author specifically asks that they do not appear in public print.

Published letters may be edited for style, length and clarity.

EMAIL: mariettamagazine@marietta.edu FAX: 740-376-4509 MAIL: Editor, Marietta Magazine, Office of Strategic Communications & Marketing, 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750-4004

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hen students start anew as college freshmen, their first dorm room is one of many aspects of their lives left up to chance. Haley Bibbee ’17 and her roommates Ariann Barile ’17 and Cierra Bloom ’17 had no idea that their first living space would be one of repute.

“I came to move in and get my keys, and the community coordinator told me I live in the ‘inspiration room’,” Bibbee says. “Everyone around me got excited about it.”

The “inspiration room,” the title given to the room over the years, is on the third floor of Sophia Russell Hall, one of Marietta College’s firstyear residence halls. The insides of the three closets, dressers and desk drawers are covered in encouraging notes written by freshmen from years past, some of which date back to the 1970s.

“Freshman year is going to be tough,” advises one former resident.

“You’re going to have to adjust to new teachers, new people, new parties, new work. You’re going to realize that you’re responsible for you.

Strive for balance is my best advice. Meet new people early on. Never stay in. Remember to relax and breathe. Know that it will be hard but you’ll adjust. If you learn to love yourself, you’ll love others and this place. The first year is the worst but also the best. G/L frosh!”

Many of the notes are faded and worn, but most of the more legible ones are written in a closet on the far side of the room. Hidden behind

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hanging clothes is a note that reads “Welcome to the advice closet.”

“At first it was kind of weird, but then I found that some of the quotes actually made me feel better,” Bibbee says.

For Bibbee, the most helpful note in the closet tells her to “remember to get out of your room and have fun — don’t stay in.”

“Now, if people ask me to go somewhere, even if it’s just downtown, I’ll go with them,” she says. “I make time for it, and it’s helped me meet more people.”

Symbols of Marietta College Greek life are scattered throughout the closet, as well as a marking from a 1978 color guard team and other pieces of identities from students past.

Holly Kahn, community coordinator of the first-year residence complex, has reviewed the writings herself and attests to their “inspiring nature.”

“These are the types of comments we want to encourage students to use with each other throughout their time at Marietta College,” Kahn says. “I would urge students to use these statements as a framework for fostering a positive sense of community on their floors, in their buildings and on the campus as a whole.”

LAURA KEATING

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5 Alumni | 5 Questions

May Coryell ’73 Major: Drama Job: Professor/ESL Program Director City: Cheshire, Conn.

Rosa Hanks ’08 Major: Organizational Communication Job: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative City: Arlington, Va.

James Howell ’69 Major: Economics Job: Retired.

City: St. Clairsville, Ohio

Michael Templeman ’00 Major: Philosophy Job: Director, MBA Admissions, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business City: Washington, D.C.

Brenda Puckett Wilkerson ’10 Major: English Job: Seventh-grade reading teacher City: Meadville, Pa.

1. What was your Marietta experience like?

It was fabulous.

Fun, challenging, motivating,

Marietta was a very positive experience in personal growth.

Engaging, eye-opening and My experience was rich, enfun. lightening and challenging.

2. What was your favorite meal at Gilman?

Sunday lunch.

Female students weren’t allowed to wear slacks.

Midnight Breakfast before exams!

London broil.

Self-made Wok Bar.

Toasted bagel with peanut butter and raisins on it.

3. What advice would you give the Class of 2017?

Make the most from the opportunities you are given.

Get to know your professors. They really are there to help you.

Work hard but don’t forget to have fun.

The most important thing I learned at Marietta was how to balance having a great social life with good/occasionally great grades.

Be involved: academically, athletically and socially. The personal relationships you develop in the four years at Marietta can be a source of enrichment and support for the rest of your life.

Be open. Be engaged. Be teachable. As a world, we are increasingly interconnected and interdependent on one another.

I would say enjoy it while it lasts. Although it is hard work and tiring at times, Marietta College provides an experience unparalleled. Learn as much as you can, meet a lot of people, and take it all in because you will miss it when you leave.

4. Where was your favorite place to study?

Study? I really majored in extra curricular activities.

I liked the basement of the old library or the third floor of Dorothy Webster.

The library and Putnam Hall.

The lawn at Fourth and Putnam. I still find I do my best thinking outdoors.

The new library after it was built. Before that, I enjoyed sitting in my car down by the Ohio River and reading pages of literature.

5. What do you miss most about Marietta College?

I miss my Alpha Gamma Delta sisters and The Marcolian office.

I was Circulation Manager my junior year and Business Manager my senior year.

Having my best friends across the hall, down the street or one building over.

The personal connections with faculty and peers. We were continually meeting new and different people at all levels.

Faculty, friends and Fridays at Quarters.

I miss being challenged by a text and discussing that text with the English professors and students. Now, I see my own students face challenging text and try to make meaning of it.

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“We have an amazing, energetic group of volunteers in the Washington, D.C., area that have been working hard over the past year toward the goal of establishing a Regional Association. It is a pleasure to work with this group of dedicated alumni. I look forward to successful programming and the continued growth of this regional program.”

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hen Cory Medina ’04 and his wife, Erin Harkins-Medina, moved back to Washington, D.C. two years ago, he was surprised at how many alumni gatherings were taking place.

“Right after our move, there were back-to-back events — one was with Dr. (Gama) Perucci and the other was for Dr. (Jean) Scott’s farewell party,” Medina says, “I was impressed with how many alumni attended them.”

A Facebook page was started for alumni living in the D.C. area, and as interest continued to grow, the notion of starting a Regional Association for that area quickly became a reality. On Nov. 6, the College celebrated the chartering of the Washington, D.C. Regional Association — the first of its kind.

The recent Alumni Attitude Survey indicated that alumni want more of these types of opportunities to interact with other alumni. Medina says it makes sense for the College to coordinate these types of groups because it had access to the names of alumni living in the area and could send blast emails and letters to invite them to events.

Medina is the Lead Volunteer for the Regional Association, whose leaders also consist of Brooke Exley ’11, Laura Aldrich ’10, Sami Gorrafa ’03, Kim Chavers ’08, Rita Soworowski ’08 and Lindsay Shuba ’05.

“Sometimes it’s tough to volunteer when you have a full-time job and other commitments,” Medina says.

“But this has been a team project and it’s been a lot of fun.”

Before the official charter celebration takes place, the D.C. Regional Association organized happy hours and a trip to watch a Washington Nationals baseball game — the events enjoyed large turnouts by alumni.

“We have an amazing, energetic group of volunteers in the Washington, D.C., area that have been working hard over the past year toward the goal of establishing a Regional Association,” says Aleece Dye, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. “It is a pleasure to work with this group of dedicated alumni. I look forward to successful programming and the continued growth of this regional program.”

Dye anticipates more groups of alumni wanting to replicate the success of the Washington group.

“I’m excited to continue working with volunteers in other areas in which we are looking to establish a Regional Association presence,” Dye says.

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members of Parent and Family Association. Stroh says the goal is to get as many of them to join their child on campus, attend regional events sponsored by Marietta and volunteer when possible.

“We also hope they will support the College through the Parents Campaign for The Marietta Fund,” Stroh says.

In just a few months, Stroh has been able to engage hundreds of parents, starting with Freshman Move-In Day when they received the Parents Handbook. During Parent and Family Weekend in September — which was the first official event for the association — parents and siblings in attendance had the opportunity to have family photos taken with their Marietta College student before the football game. Also that weekend, about 100 people joined President Bruno and his wife, Diane, on the Valley Gem for a sternwheel ride on the Ohio River.

“It was a pleasure to see so many parents and family members visit Marietta during Parent and Family Weekend. They participated in the range of activities we had planned and clearly enjoyed themselves,” President Bruno says. “In my inaugural remarks I had noted that parents and families are important members of our Marietta community and play a big role in their students’ success, and their enthusiasm for our expanded outreach is most gratifying.”

TOM PERRY

PHOTOS BY TOM PERRY

ith one son starting his freshman year and another who just graduated with the Class of 2013, Bill Reese is conversant with the ways of Marietta College.

Even so, he still appreciates any interaction he can have with the College or even a nice note from President Joseph Bruno.

“It means a great deal to a parent to be connected with their child’s college,” he says. “There are a number of times that we decided to attend a concert or go to a student presentation because we learned about it from the College.”

President Joseph W. Bruno had a similar experience when his daughter, Lisa, was an undergraduate at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. So when he arrived at Marietta, he made jumpstarting an organization focused on engaging parents one of his top priorities.

The Office of Advancement, under the leadership of Linda Stroh, has helped reinvigorate the Parent and Family Association this fall.

“When students apply to Marietta, they become members of our community and so do their families,” says Stroh, Director of Donor Relations. “We want to partner with parents to work together to ensure the success of their students at Marietta College and their entry at graduation into The Long Blue Line.”

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very day between classes, Morgan Armstrong ’17 grabs her gym bag and heads off to Dyson Baudo Recreation Center’s indoor track to put in 3 to 5 miles.

She’s not a runner, or a walker, for that matter. She’s a jumper — specifically, a world-class jump rope champion — and her daily workout is to prepare for her second performance in the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Morgan is among a number of current freshmen at Marietta who are driven to succeed, whether they’re competing at a national jump rope competition, excelling in academics like Brian Raiff ’17, this year’s McCoy Scholar, or finishing a successful run as a trick horse rider, like Dallas Montag ’17.

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These students have been developing their talents for many years.

Morgan has been jumping for 11 years and currently holds several national titles and 15 world titles in competitive jump roping, a criteria for eligibility to perform in the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“I don’t normally tell people that,” Morgan says. “I like to be modest and I don’t want to just throw that out there.”

She has bragging rights, however. When she was 15 years old, Morgan performed in Cirque Du Soleil, a world-famous circus and street entertainment company. She also participated in the jump rope portion of this year’s Arnold Sports Classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s fitness championship in Columbus, Ohio — and won.

Surprisingly enough, Morgan does not have a competitive streak.

“Personally, I don’t really like competing,” she says. “But through competing I get to do so many incredible things and it opens a lot of doors.”

Morgan learned to jump through Jump Company USA, a clinic based out of Parkersburg, W.Va. When she was 8 years old, she discovered Jump Company by seeing one of the team members perform in the National Jump Rope Competition on ESPN. “When Morgan started jumping she was a very quiet and timid little girl,” Susan Armstrong, Morgan’s mother, says. “Her father and I were actually very shocked when she went to her first clinic and ‘jumped

right in.’ She immediately loved the sport and embraced the hard work that it took.”

Rochelle Boggs, Morgan’s coach, describes her as a perfectionist.

“She’s very hard on herself,” Rochelle says. “Jump rope is a sport that you have to work hard in to do well, and many times you can’t be perfect. That’s been a challenge for her.”

So far, however, Morgan’s hard work has paid off. She is now captain of the Jump Company USA team and has taught jump rope clinics in places all across the globe, including Alaska and France.

“As she grew in the sport we watched her come out of her shell,” her mother says. “When she had a rope in her hands she was a different person.”

Morgan chose Marietta College primarily for its closeness to her team, with whom she practices four times per week. Though she wants to earn an undergraduate degree and has yet to declare her major, she is also considering making jump rope her future profession.

“For her to just stop jumping cold turkey would be a huge loss for jump rope,” Rochelle says. “I can’t foresee her doing that. She’s been jumping for too long to stop.”

According to Morgan, Jump Company USA and jumpers around the world are using performances to spread awareness and appreciation of the sport. Ultimately, it is their goal to see it become an Olympic sport.

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now help the young students with their homework and other school-related assignments.”

Though he has a rigorous course load and other responsibilities, Brian is enjoying his first year at Marietta.

“There is a realization that all of the hard work really amounted to something,” Brian says.

“I never wanted to be the stereotypical student studying on Saturday night. I want to be knowledgeable but also social. I knew when I came here that no one would really know me, and I wanted to get my name out for the right reasons.”

“It’s important to show as many people as we can,” says Morgan, who dreams of someday being in the Olympics — if she’s not too old by the time jump rope gets there, of course.

BRIAN RAIFF When Brian Raiff ’17 was looking for his future college, the standout student at Olentangy High School was among the top of his class, involved in service work and was a talented football player.

With such high academic and extracurricular achievement, his college options were almost limitless.

With his professional goals focused on engineering, Notre Dame and Case Western Reserve were among his top picks. But his father, Mark, knowing that his son was also interested in having a liberal arts education, put another option in front of the high school senior: Marietta College.

Brian explored what the Petro Program had to offer and also soon became interested in the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business Program.

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pealed to Brian, he stood out to Marietta’s administration.

“Brian rose to the top of a fantastic scholarship pool that included students from 43 states,” says Jason Turley, Dean of Admission.

“In addition to a stellar academic career that included 13 AP classes, Brian’s performance at the Pioneer Scholar competition made him a perfect candidate for the John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy Scholarship.”

By earning the McCoy Scholarship, which includes tuition, fees, room, board and a computer, and is renewable for four years, Brian is the third child of Mark and Katie Raiff ’s four children to have earned full-rides. His younger sister, Allie, is still in high school.

The tremendous amount of hard work and dedication Brian showed during his youth has prepared him for the rigors of college, and have provided him the confidence to pursue new challenges and opportunities at Marietta.

As a McDonough Scholar, Brian arrived on campus early to participate in the EXCEL Leadership orientation, where he volunteered at the local Boys & Girls Club.

“We went there to help move some furniture around during EXCEL and I realized this was a place I wanted to keep helping,” he says. “I

DALLAS MONTAG When asked to describe his relationship with his sister, Shadow Montag had an unusual reaction.

Laughing, Shadow rubbed his hands together in excitement. He couldn’t wait to brag about his uniquely talented little sister Dallas Montag ’17, one of the few professional trick horseback riders in the state.

Dallas is the daughter of Angela Laughman and Bob Montag, founder of Rafter M. Rodeo Company in Belmont, Ohio. Dallas has been trick riding since she first saw a performance at one of her father’s rodeos at age 10.

“After I saw the rider perform, I went up to her and asked her what it involved,” Dallas says. “In the show the very next day, I got on my horse and did some simple tricks she had shown me.”

During shows, Dallas performs stunts such as the “death drag,” in which she hangs upsidedown off the side of the horse. Her favorite trick is the liberty stand, where she stands in the saddle and waves an American flag as the horse gallops around the arena. At the peak of her career, Dallas was one of only three trick riders in Ohio, including her brother and show partner, Shadow.

“Our journey together was good,” Shadow says. “We got a lot of jobs because of her beautiful looks. Then I would come in and finish up with the business and say, ‘Where’s our money?’

It was a lot of fun.”

Dallas was initially trained to trick ride at a rodeo company in Colorado. The next year, she brought Shadow back with her. Soon, the two siblings began performing together, becoming the only brother-sister trick riding duo in the area.

Dallas, however, has decided to end her rodeo days as she makes the transition as a freshman

career when her horse tripped and fell on her while she practiced a trick. She sustained no serious injuries.

“It’s a little nerve-wracking to watch from a parent’s standpoint, but I would never in a million years take the horses from her,” Angela says. “It’s a part of who she is.”

While Dallas has never been seriously hurt trick riding, it is a different story for her brother. In March, Shadow fell during a show when his horse spooked, injuring his head. While on the life flight, Shadow went into cardiac arrest and was resuscitated three times. Eventually, he recovered, and Dallas decided to use her talent to commemorate him. This summer, the two put on a comeback show – the siblings’ last big performance together. Together, they raised more than $1,500 for charity.

Dallas reminisced fondly on her trick riding days, but now a new era of her life lies ahead.

While Shadow will be moving to Florida to expand his trick riding career, Dallas is choosing the path of higher education in hopes of fulfill-

ing her childhood dream of becoming a dentist.

“I’ve just always wanted something more,” she says. “I know that horses will always be there. Yes, it’s still tough, not being able to ride.

But Shadow’s doing his own thing, and I’m going to school — we’re growing up. Who knows what the future holds.”

Shadow says it is going to be hard continuing trick riding without the close bond he had with his sister.

“Trying to train someone else to replace a family member is challenging and frustrating,” he says. “Moving on is going to be a little emotional.”

Dallas’ humble influence will continue, however. Currently, she and her brother are training a girl named Melanie to trick ride on Dallas’ horse, Molly. Melanie, who is only 5 years old, discovered Dallas on YouTube. “(Melanie) is just starting to work on the death drag,” Dallas says proudly.

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biochemistry major at Marietta. In fact, she has tried to “retire” several times already, she says.

Inspired by her mother, she has used her last performances to raise money for organizations such as Autism Speaks and Relay for Life.

“We always try to give back,” Dallas says.

“Our family motto is ‘living is giving.’ ” Her mother, Angela, taught her daughter to remember the family’s humble beginnings. “If God has blessed you with a talent, you don’t take advantage of it,” Angela says. “You use it for good. You use it to give to others and to teach others.”

Though Angela sometimes worries for Dallas’ safety, she has always stood behind her daughter’s dangerous passion.

“There’s been a few times where my mom hasn’t come to a show just because she gets stressed out,” Dallas says. “She’ll watch the recording and close her eyes here and there. But she’s always been supportive of everything we do. She’s my biggest role model.”

Dallas has only had one scare early on in her

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Heavy Response

James Speed Hensinger â&#x20AC;&#x2122;68 was on his way to a promising career as a geologist in the petroleum industry until his draft notice came requiring his service in the Vietnam War. At 22 and armed with a Nikon FTN, the young soldier captured a nighttime firefight with a Viet Cong sniper who had been attacking his barracks over the past week. The photos, which were recently brought into the public eye when they appeared in publications such as The Daily Mail and The Independent, have garnered critical acclaim internationally for their technical excellence and for shedding light on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast becoming a forgotten war to younger generations of Americans.

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I DEROS — Date Eligible for Return from OverSeas — was a sacred word to any GI in Vietnam. From the day you got there, you knew precisely yours. In some ways, it identified you better than your rank. You were either a Cherry or a Short timer, though there were a few months in between when you were just there.

My DEROS was 5Jun70.

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n April 1970 I was near Phu Tai, Vietnam in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Admin Compound. For several nights in a row, a Viet Cong sniper fired on us from a mountain hideout above us. The guy would stand up from behind a big rock (there were lots of them) and blow off a clip from his AK-47 on full-auto. He was shooting at such a high angle that most of his rounds penetrated the sheet metal roofs of our hooches.

He had managed to kill one man and we were pissed off. It was decided to use a “heavy” response the next time(s) the sniper hit us.

I grew up 22 miles from Bloomington, Ind., in the town of Bedford. My father was plant manager of a large cement plant, so I grew up with Pit & Quarry magazine always on my parents’ coffee table. I loved the outdoors and was an Eagle Scout. In high school several of my Scout friends and I spent every weekend spelunking in local caves. I knew I wanted to study science but didn’t want to choose between biology, chemistry or physics, so I focused on geology because it includes all three. Marietta College got the nod because it was the only small school east of the Mississippi accredited to give a degree in petroleum engineering. I figured that had to indicate a good geology and petroleum engineering department, and besides, Carlton College offered a nasty winter, and most of the geology was buried under Pleistocene moraines.

After graduating from Marietta, my plan was to go to the University of Arizona for grad school where I had already been accepted.

Aside from the black cloud of the Selective Service hanging over me, the war didn’t have much of an effect while I was at Marietta. Once I graduated and was no longer actively in school, my draft status jumped from II-S, which is deferment, to 1-Y, head of the draft line.

The summer after graduation I had a job at Texaco in Houston.

Basically, Texaco was grooming me for employment after I did my graduate work. The draft letter arrived in August while I was still in Houston.

My reaction to this was complicated. I disagreed with the war but I also had a strong sense of duty. I was unwilling to cheat by going to Canada or faking physical infirmity, but I would have happily accepted any legal excuse not to go. I knew many men who lived through World War II and I wasn’t particularly afraid, but I still had the youthful belief in invulnerability, and I was supremely qualified. I could read a topographical map like a paperback book; I was an Eagle Scout with lots of training; I worked as a backpacking guide in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains of New Mexico; I was a spelunker; I was on the College Rifle Team for four years; I was well educated.

I decided to comply with the summons, but my personal goals would be to try to avoid being in the infantry, to avoid going to Vietnam, and to go in and get out in as short a time as possible to minimize the disruption in my career.

I only succeeded in the last one.

I was in-country for 12 months and 15 days. The normal tour was 12 months, but I volunteered to extend my tour so that I would return to the World with less than five months remaining on my active duty commitment. At the time, the U.S. Army was discharging men who returned with less than five months to serve. There was no place to put them anyway. The Reserves were full, and so was the National Guard.

Very few men brought cameras from home. We didn’t know what to expect; we didn’t know what our situation would be, what unit or even what job we’d be doing. Some of the larger bases had Post eXchanges (retail stores operated by the military). If you could get to a PX, many had cameras for sale at about half the stateside price. I bought a Nikon FTN and, during the year, five Nikkor lenses. What else was I going to spend my money — about $265 a month — on? The Army was giving me free room, board and clothing. The Nikon was arguably the best 35mm camera in the world at the time.

We were constantly admonished not to try to send gory photos home and were told that they would be confiscated. Our mail was censored and packages were particularly inspected. The Army was paranoid that men would ship munitions or guns home. That’s why I sent unprocessed film home and didn’t see the images until I returned stateside. At least two of my packets didn’t make it home.

I still have no idea why my film got through.

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By the time April 1970 came, I was clearly a Short timer.

I was in a guard tower pulling night perimeter guard duty. The tower that I was in was on the opposite side of the compound from the sniper’s mountain. The whole compound was about the size of two football fields. We pulled guard duty every third night. There were three men in a tower with our personal weapons and an M60 7.62mm machine gun about 20 feet above the ground.

The tower had a sheet of corrugated galvanized steel for a roof, the floor was 5 feet by 5 feet and the whole thing was surrounded by a waisthigh double wall of sandbags. We decided who would sleep and who was off. Two guys curled around each other on the floor sleeping while one stood. Three hours watching, six hours off. We had to sleep because we also had 10-hour shifts daily.

The night we returned fire, I was technically off shift. Of course, if we had been threatened from outside the wire to our front, we all would have pitched in, but it would have been very dangerous for us and for the people in the compound to fire into or over their area. We never even considered doing it.

Over the course of that week, I shot two rolls of Kodak Ektachrome (ASA 64) time exposures using a cable release and resting the camera on sandbags in our guard tower. I used a 35mm Nikon FTN with a 50mm 18 < F A L L 2 0 1 3

f/1.4 lens. Most of the exposures were from 15 seconds to one minute in duration.

To set up the photos, I needed to be as far away from the mountain as I could get so that I could get the maximum width of the mountain in the frame. I knew from the order in which we “fell out” to report for guard duty that I could probably control which tower I would be in by being in the right place in line. Our uniforms had very large cargo pockets on the thighs where I could conceal the camera. I knew it was likely that we would be firing on the sniper that night. It had been announced that we were going to respond in full force that night if the guy hit us again.

As expected, he did. As promised, we responded.

I was in my tower, off watch duty. Having done some cave photography, which was long exposure stuff, I knew what was needed. I rested the camera on the sandbag-reinforced wall to make sure the camera was absolutely motionless to prevent any blur. I used a cable release to keep any chance of a heavy shutter finger from affecting the shots and I made sure not to jiggle the cameral release at all. With all the motion and light going on in the background, I had to be perfectly still or the shots would be ruined. The exposures varied from 15 seconds to one minute. The objective was to get enough “action” to make them interesting and to

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N I G H T L I G H TS Red tracers come from M60 7.62mm machine guns. The white tracers are made by twin 40mm anti-aircraft Bofors guns mounted on an open-turret M42 Duster. The solitary white bursts are from an M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun firing high-explosive rounds. The bright white lights seen at ground level are hand-launched parachute flares that were still burning when they hit the ground.

gather enough ambient light from the munitions to fill in the background with the features of the compound and add a setting for the images.

The red tracers in the photos are from M60 7.62mm machine guns.

The tracers are loaded four to one, which means there are actually five times as many bullets in the photo as are seen with the tracers.

The white bursts without tracers are from an M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun firing high-explosive rounds.

The white tracers with explosions are from twin 40mm anti-aircraft Bofors guns mounted on an open turret M42 Duster, which is an open turret tank (We called them tracks.). The 40mm guns were the same as the familiar Navy anti-aircraft Pom-Pom guns. I occasionally crewed on it as a loader.

The bright white lights at ground level are hand-launched parachute flares that had hit the ground and were still burning. You can even see some of the rounds ricocheting off the rocks.

Though we didn’t know exactly where the sniper was, we approximated his location and concentrated our fire to that area. We sent out patrols during the day and found a blood trail one morning. Otherwise, we never found him.

I mailed several dozen rolls of 24-exposure and 36-exposure film back home and asked my parents not to have them processed because I want-

ed to be there to judge their possible reactions and to reassure them. I had lied to them about my situation in ’Nam so they wouldn’t worry so much, but that’s another long story.

Of course, I had no idea what I was capturing that night. When I returned, I developed the film. I threw out about two-thirds of the images for technical reasons and shared the rest with my parents, my future wife and two of my neighbors. Then I put them away.

Occasionally over the years I thought about entering one in a photography contest but I felt that they would need too much explanation to be successful. And the whole country was still licking their wounds over Vietnam; they could easily make the wrong impression. Actually, there are still bars in Texas where you can start a fight by saying we should never have been in ’Nam. I knew the photos were pretty good. I still see them the same way I did when I first processed them and a lot of time has passed since they were taken. In May, there was a question posted on Quora.com asking for a submission of “…the most amazing photographs you have ever taken,” I submitted one, and wrote a short description.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

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BUFFALO BILLS

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NFL CONNECTIONS

SPORTS MANAGEMENT STUDENTS LEARN THE ROPES WITH HIGH-PROFILE INTERNSHIPS

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henever the Steelers lose a game this season, Stephanie DeAngelis ’15 is the person who fields the phone calls from unhappy fans.

As a Heinz Field intern, she handles complaints about topics ranging from the team’s coaching staff to the National Football League bag policy.

“It has been a challenge to get used to being yelled at and then having to calm (fans) down to try and solve their problem,” she says.

While all Sports Management students are required to complete two academic internships to graduate, DeAngelis and Kiki Cunningham ’14 are the first to travel out-of-state during the school year to do so. Both spent their fall semesters working with NFL teams and coordinating stadium events.

Debora Lazorik, Associate Professor of Business and Economics who oversees the Sports Management program, says the purpose of the internships was to put the business skills the students learned in the classroom to practical use.

“That’s what employers are looking for,” Lazorik says.

For Cunningham, one of the most exciting aspects of her experience as a sales and marketing intern for the Dallas Cowboys was trekking onto the field prior to kickoff during the first home preseason game.

“I’ve never been to an NFL game before that, so being able to walk across the field in a filled stadium that all sports franchises try to benchmark off of was an amazing feeling,” she says.

During her internship, Cunningham has helped rebrand Cowboys Stadium as AT&T Stadium. She made sure the new name appeared on office materials, on the website and app, and in publications.

Staci Good McNicholas, Cunningham’s supervisor and senior marketing manager for the Dallas Cowboys, says Cunningham started work at a busy time for the Cowboys and soon made herself an important part of her team.

“She is organized and is able to get things done quickly without much guidance,” McNicholas says. “She is confident in all the work she does.”

Cunningham’s other internship activities include giving away jerseys to special guests and shadowing sales consultants during the preseason.

“Working for a franchise like the Dallas Cowboys is going to give me such a great experience and name to put on my resume that I am excited to see where this will take me,” Cunningham says.

While Cunningham is in Texas until December with a pro football team, DeAngelis is in Pennsylvania interning for a facility rather than an organization.

On Steelers game days, DeAngelis helps seat customers who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. As part of the ticketing exchange department, she makes last-minute swaps for fans who need different places to sit.

Heinz Field also plays host to University of Pittsburgh football games, high school playoff games and other events, so during her internship, DeAngelis has the opportunity to book tours, work with the accounting department to process payments, and monitor break rooms for game-day employees. She also walks the stadium before and after games with a checklist to make sure nothing is missing.

Over Labor Day weekend, DeAngelis worked the Coors Light Kickoff and Rib Festival, collecting ribs from vendors and delivering them to the Steelers alumni who were judging the contest.

And before the event, she made coupons, picked up trophies and made sure the bands coming to perform had the supplies they needed.

Her supervisor, Maria DeNunzio Kranske, guest services and tour manager, says DeAngelis demonstrates the ability to manage her time well and remains willing to take on any task throughout her internship.

“Her patience, positive attitude and interest in this field really shows,” Kranske says.

Lazorik says students in the Sports Management program are asked to complete internships so they can use their work experience to differentiate themselves from other people applying for jobs out of college.

About 60 students are enrolled in Marietta’s program, and 18 students have graduated from the program since it began three years ago, Lazorik says. Other graduates have gone on to work for companies that run leagues and build facilities or for nonprofit organizations that specialize in children’s sports programs.

Lazorik advises her students to avoid being “duds” and to have the mindset and talents of doers — the type of people who take initiative, accomplish goals and position themselves to have special experiences.

“Both Stephanie and Kiki are great examples of what we say to the students,” she says. “You have to be out there.”

Cunningham says her sports management classes provided her with the industry perspective she needed to succeed at her internship.

“It’s hard work to break into the popular sports industry, but I definitely believe Professor Lazorik is setting her kids up for success,” Cunningham says.

Following their internships, both Cunningham and DeAngelis will return to Marietta and write papers and give presentations about their experiences.

DeAngelis says her time in Pittsburgh has taught her she’d rather work for a stadium than a team following graduation.

“From the start of my job at Heinz Field, I have loved every day of it,” she says.

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Scorebook PIONEER

AT H L E T I C N E W S

Leader of the Pack TYLER HAMMOND READY TO PUT CLOSING TOUCHES ON GREATEST FOUR-YEAR RUN AT MARIETTA

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hen Tyler Hammond ’14 was 5 years old, his grandfather, John, put up a basketball hoop in the back yard and a love affair with the game began.

“My grandfather taught me crossover dribbles and a lot of other things about basketball in that back yard,” Tyler says. “I used it almost every day until it got so rusty that I had to stop using it after high school.”

Tyler honed his skills in the concrete-covered yard in Cleveland under the watchful eye of John and his mother, Melanie. When it snowed, Tyler would shovel it off so he could work on foul shots. During the summer, every kid in the neighborhood was there to play games — most of them older and taller than Tyler.

Rowing alumnus coaches at World Championships

“He just loved to go out there and play,” John says. “Ever since he started playing sports you could see he was real athletic and he always worked hard to get better.”

It’s the same approach he has taken every day since he arrived on Marietta College’s campus in the fall of 2010. When he graduates in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management, Tyler will likely be the first player in program history to enjoy four winning seasons.

It should come as no surprise that the revival of the men’s program also coincides with Tyler’s time on the team. In his three seasons, he has started 84 of 85 games and the Pioneers have won 64 of those games.

“I can’t believe how fast it has gone by,” Tyler says. “I believe I have matured on the court, but there’s still some of that 18-year-old enthusiastic kid running around out there also.”

Jon VanderWal gets the enjoyment of coaching Tyler for one more season; but don’t ask Marietta’s men’s basketball coach since 2007 to think about starting a season without Hammond as his point guard.

“It’s extremely hard to believe that Tyler is in his final season at Marietta,” VanderWal says. “I don’t want to think of life without Tyler Hammond. He’s the most coachable kid that has ever played for me.”

Despite never making First-or Second-Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference, Tyler is one of Marietta College’s all-time greats on the basketball court.

VanderWal says it is easy to explain why Tyler has been overlooked when it comes to postseason honors.

“His first two years we had Trevor Halter ’13 and Kevin Knab ’12 on the team, and they were getting most of the votes from the coaches. Last year, J.J. Martin ’13 had an unbelievable year,” VanderWal says. “What everyone has to realize is Tyler was making those guys better by his play. He helped make them First-Team All-Conference selections.”

Despite the snub from OAC coaches, Tyler’s infectious personality had an immediate impact on and off the court — and remains ever present today.

Ironically, though, VanderWal wasn’t even sure if he could convince Tyler to come to Marietta. “(Former Assistant) Coach (Andy) Bucheit told me about him and how we needed to recruit Tyler, but once he told me he was playing for St. Ignatius in Cleveland I told him there was no way we’d get him,” VanderWal says. “I just thought he’d go to John Carroll like most of the kids from that program.”

The grandfather agrees.

“Up until he told us his final decision, I figured he’d just go to John Carroll,” John says.

Other than Tyler, the only person who felt Marietta was a frontrunner for his services was his mother, Melanie.

“After we visited Marietta and met with Coach VanderWal, I just fell in love with the place,” she says. “I wanted him to experience college life away from home and John Carroll wouldn’t have allowed him to do that. I remember the day he walked in and told me he had made up his mind, but he wouldn’t tell me until after school. When he came home he looked at me and said, ‘Mom, I want to be a Pioneer.’ He then made a few phone calls and I remember when he was speaking with Coach VanderWal and all I could hear the coach saying was, ‘Are you serious?’ ” Tyler was serious.

“I wanted to break some barriers and do something different,” Tyler says.

“There was just something about the school that I felt at home at Marietta.

It’s one of the best decisions of my life and I’ve loved every minute of being here.”

hase Graham’s favorite memory of the World Rowing Junior Championships was the athlete parade to a medieval castle — the event that marked the opening ceremony of the international crew competition in Lithuania.

“There was so much positive energy from every country, and you could feel it,” Graham ’07 says.

Graham, whose coaching career began in 2007 at Marietta College, earned the chance to coach at the World Rowing Junior Championships in August. The women’s single he led finished 14th out of 28 teams, and he coached an athlete in the women’s double, which finished 13th.

The World Rowing Junior Championships were held on Lake Galve in Trakai, Lithuania, this year. German athletes took home the most medals in the annual competition, which usually features about 600 rowers from close to 50 countries, according to the World Rowing website. The 2013 race also served as the primary qualifying regatta for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

Graham scored the opportunity to go after coaching the winning crew at the 2013 U.S. Junior Trials Regatta.

The victory was the latest in a series for him since he started coaching six years ago. While he worked as a graduate assistant coach for the women’s team at Marietta from 2007 to 2009, the freshman team won a Mid-Atlantic Division III championship. And after he moved to Fairfield University in Connecticut, the team earned its first Dad Vail championship. He was later chosen to be the head junior girls’ coach at Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport, Conn., and from 2010 to 2013, his crews qualified for the USRowing Youth National Championships, earning bronze and silver medals.

For the first 10 days at the World Rowing Junior Championships in August, Graham and his rowers “would basically eat, sleep and practice,” he says. His athletes completed two 90-minute practices a day, rowing several laps of the race course and doing other workouts.

For him, the most challenging aspect of the experience was not knowing about his competitors like he does when he races in the United States. The athletes who race at the world championships are elite rowers, and the competition is top-notch, he says.

“Going up against coaches and athletes who have been there before had its intimidation factor, but we were glad to accept the challenge,” Graham says.

He said he was proudest to see the level of composure his athletes maintained during the competition. Before the grand finals, each crew had to row between two and four races — and his athletes improved with each race.

“We left Lithuania feeling we did our best,” he says, “and at the end of the day, that is all you can hope for.”

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Developments

A D VA N C EMEN T N EWS

Paying

Homage

ALUMNI HONOR BELOVED FACULTY THROUGH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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hen Ed Osborne was still an active member of the Marietta College faculty, he had the honor of presenting scholarships each spring to students in the Department of Business & Economics.

One of the scholarships he presented was the Edward H. Osborne Scholarship, which he describes as one of the highest honors he has ever earned during his nearly four-decade career at Marietta.

“In my opinion, a scholarship named for an inspiring professor is the highest honor that can bestowed upon a faculty member,” says Ed Osborne, Professor Emeritus of Accounting, “A scholarship not only honors the name of the faculty member, but also honors the student receiving the scholarship. Another advantage is that scholarship endowments provide financial assistance to deserving students in perpetuity. I was thrilled when one of my former students established a scholarship in my name. Others have donated to the endowment over the years and it has grown to provide a substantial annual scholarship.”

Honoring faculty members through student scholarships isn’t new, but it has become a popular way for alumni to support Marietta College. Marietta has 32 scholarships named after former faculty, and recently, alumni and family established the Drs. James and Mabry O’Donnell Scholarship after their retirement in 2011.

Other scholarships memorialize Marietta greats such as Elmer Templeton, Jack E. Prince and Ronald L. Loreman.

Linda Stroh, Director of Donor Relations, said establishing a scholarship to honor a faculty member can be set up rather easily through her office. Once a scholarship is funded at $25,000 or

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more, then it can begin providing financial benefits to students at Marietta.

“Giving to scholarships named for admired faculty and staff of the College not only helps our students financially, but also provides them with background about some of the most respected mentors of so many already in The Long Blue Line,” Linda says. “Alumni support of these scholarships is also important because the income generated from many of these faculty-named scholarships is not very substantial. With the ever-rising cost of an education, this philanthropy in honor of someone you respected will help the endowments increase and provide more income for awards.”

Tim Cooper ’73 and his wife, Sue, recognized the importance of these scholarship funds back when Tim was the chair of the Board of Trustees. They helped set up the Osborne Scholarship, as well as others honoring Dr. Wen-Yu Cheng and Dr. Bert Glaze.

“We both had a very meaningful relationship with all three professors while at Marietta and for the years that followed,” Tim says.

“During the ‘Time Honored Marietta’ Capital Campaign (19992005) we felt that a great way to show appreciation for each of these individuals, Professors Wen-Yu Cheng, Bert Glaze and Edward Osborne, would be to help establish a scholarship honoring them.”

Tim says each faculty member was a mentor and continued to express an interest in his family well after he graduated from Marietta.

“Each year we look forward to hearing about the students selected to receive their scholarships from these funds,” Tim says. “There is no doubt in our minds that each professor appreciated these gifts, knowing that for years into the future, a number of students would

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be financially helped in their Marietta experience just as we were.”

Cindy Reece ’78, Vice Chair of Marietta’s Board of Trustees, says it was an honor to organize a fundraising event and establish a scholarship for her former professor, Elmer Templeton, of the Petroleum Engineering Department.

“Many of us owe our career success to Elmer Templeton,” Cindy says. “He was key to helping prepare many of us for the oil and gas industry not just from a technical standpoint but also from a leadership perspective. There is a ‘pay it forward’ aspect to this gift; it honors an individual who was instrumental in the careers of so many while creating the opportunity to help future students also achieve success.”

The O’Donnells are anxiously awaiting to learn who will be the first students to earn the scholarship bearing their names. The first student should be named this spring.

“In addition to the gratitude we feel to those who contribute to this scholarship fund, it is at the same time a reminder of that fundamental lifelong connection between the students and the faculty at Marietta,” says James, Professor Emeritus of History. “It is clearly the essence of a small college community that fixes it in time and yet keeps it moving forward.”

His wife, Mabry, says they are honored to have a scholarship that bears their names.

“Marietta College, its students, and its faculty combine to provide the underpinnings for lives filled with ideas, creativity and skills that eventually lead to decisions touching each of us,” says Mabry, Professor Emeritus of Communications. “This combination of the framework, the enthusiasm and the intellectual and personal guidance enriches all of our lives. To see or hear from one of our graduates thrills us, for each of them had such an impact that our daily conversations are peppered with remembered moments. We are honored to have a scholarship coupled with our name, and we believe a specific name makes the financial award more meaningful for the recipients. With future contributions to these named scholarships, Marietta College will continue fostering and enhancing excellent educational opportunities.”

Ed hopes there are more alumni who will follow in the footsteps of people like the Coopers and honor current and former faculty.

“I encourage anyone who wants to honor a particularly inspiring or helpful professor to consider a named scholarship,” Ed says.

TOM PERRY

M A R I E T T A > 25

DEFINING MEMORIES OF COLLEGE LIFE

ANNA GILL

A M ar ie t t a Mo m ent

Anna Gill ’12 E DUCAT I ON AND LE ADE R SH I P SC H O L A R PURS UE S PAS S I O N F O R SERV I C E B I O GR A PHY McCoy Scholar Anna Gill ’12 earned a degree in Middle Childhood Education, graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was a McDonough Scholar. Though she had opportunities to teach in Ohio after graduation, she chose to enter a long-term service program that blended her passion for mission work with her faith.

Just before leaving for a year-and-half-long mission trip to Grenada, a small island country in the Caribbean Sea, Canal Winchester, Ohio, native Anna Gill made a quick stop at her second home — Marietta College.

“During that visit, I met with 10 of my friends from College,” Gill says.

“Some are current students and some are locals, so it was a great chance to meet with everyone one more time before I left for Grenada. During graduation, I had only just decided to accept the position as a mission intern and did not know where I was going yet. Plus, there were a lot of distractions around that time. It meant a lot for me to meet with my friends and have a real goodbye with them.”

Gill left the U.S. for Grenada in September 2012 to serve 18 months of a three-year commitment to the Mission Interns Program, which is part of the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Global Ministries. When she completes her mission work with the Grenada Community Development Agency (GRENCODA), she will return to the U.S. to serve an additional 18-month mission in country.

“What I love about the Mission Interns program is that it promotes not only church work but also work in the realms of community development, advo-

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cacy, justice and peace, to name a few,” Gill says. “The program emphasizes solidarity with those we are serving with and encourages simple living. The purpose of the Mission Interns Program is to develop leaders in the church who are willing to take the love and liberation we have received from the gospel of Jesus Christ outside of the church walls. We are seeking to live out our faith tangibly in situations of poverty and injustice.”

Though she is working in a developing country, she relies on technology to keep her connected to her strong support system of friends and family.

“Skype is a wonderful thing,” she says. “I still can’t believe it is a free service! I also use Facebook, email and my blog (https://annajo08.wordpress. com) for keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as those who are supporting me in my mission work. I have remained in touch with many of my friends from Marietta College.”

Three friends from her Marietta days — Autumn Partlow ’12, Brittany Geisken PA’12 and Rachel Davis, a local woman she met during a Bible study — traveled to Grenada earlier this year for a visit.

Though she won’t complete her mission work in Grenada for several months, she is already planning another trip back to her second home.

“I plan to return to Marietta College in February/March 2014 during my time at home,” she says. “I want to have a reunion with my friends as well as Marietta College professors who have been a great support during my time serving in Grenada.”

She hopes to share her experiences with current students, particularly ones in the Education and Leadership departments.

“I loved my four years at Marietta College,” she says. “It is so true that you learned just as much outside the classroom as you do in it.”

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Helping LEAD The Way Taylor Myers ’15 It turns out that Taylor Myers ’15 knows his way to the front of the line better than he ever imagined. He’s decisive, creative, and thanks to the McDonough Leadership Program, now enjoys multiple opportunities to demonstrate and refine his skills as a pace setter and game changer. Whether it’s problem-solving on campus, shining at a conference, or making a difference through community service, Taylor holds a golden key to opportunity made possible through McDonough and its Marietta Fund support.

The great thing about The Marietta Fund is that even if you can give only a little, you know that your contribution combines with the power of many Pioneers who share your vision to make special things happen for students like Taylor. To find out how You are The Marietta Fund and make your gift today, visit www.marietta.edu/Give

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“It took several more years and a few rewrites before the novel was published. I have almost completed the sequel to Brandi and am looking for an agent.”

Her book is available at Amazon.com in both printed and Kindle e-book form.

The book is dedicated to Lemarr Wilder, a young man he coached during his second coaching stint. Wilder, who started out as an exceptional middle school athlete with a positive attitude, began mixing with the wrong crowd and getting into trouble. Before he could get back on the right path, Wilder was killed during a high school graduation party.

“I am dedicating this book to Lemarr because I loved him,” Springer writes.

“I am dedicating this book to (Lemarr) because he did not have a fair chance in life. His behavior was permitted to deteriorate, as it was unchecked by those in charge.”

Springer’s book is available at Amazon.com and at BobSpringerBooks.com.

Having taught in secondary schools in Portland, Maine, and around the nation, Margaret Powers Milardo ’66 understands the challenges that youth face. For many children who live without support, they fall victim to those challenges.

In her first novel, Brandi, Milardo delves into the life of a girl who makes many bad decisions and attracts the wrong types of people into her life.

She also catches the attention of a corrections officer, Muriel, who tries to instill a stable and moral presence in her life.

Bob Springer ’64 spent the first part of his adult life coaching before putting down the clipboard to pursue a career with Allstate Insurance Company.

After his retirement from the company, he decided to, once again, pick up coaching where he left off.

“Guns, drugs and homelessness are not pleasant topics, but I wanted to explore in my book the idea that children from this background are redeemable and not disposable goods,” Milardo says.

In his new book, Go Ahead and Break Your Child’s Heart, Springer discusses what he learned about how parents and mentors of studentathletes can help youth develop into successful adults.

The book received the Grassic Short Fiction Prize, which is an award by Evening Street Press that emphasizes “the power, skill and enduring value of the short novel form,” according to the publishing company’s website.

“The ‘second time’ around was an interesting deal as I won big and I lost big,” he writes in his book. “Our teams won a State Championship, a State Runner-Up and I was selected as District and Conference Coach of the Year. But winning did not always occur. Like many other coaches, I had one very unsuccessful season and it haunts me to this day. … After retiring from coaching just before my 69th birthday, I began to struggle with defining or capturing my composite feelings about my coaching life. Certainly my thoughts gravitated toward ‘kids and parents’ … about their struggles, successes and failures.”

Milardo earned a degree in English at Marietta and a graduate degree in literature from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She teaches writing at St. Joseph’s College of Maine and lives in Hollis Center, Maine, with her husband, Sebastian Milardo Sr. “I wrote the first draft of Brandi at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vt., where I had received a fellowship for a month-long residency,” she says.

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Paula Hess Cohen ’66 celebrated the release of her first book, Bok: The Memoir of a Dysfunctional Dog, earlier this year and has received rave reviews.

Bok, a chow-black lab mix, tells her life story in the book, charting from her puppy days to the present.

“Bok is sometimes naïve and sometimes quite mature as she comments on the horrific and humorous events in her life,” Cohen says. “People with pets will understand the bond she shares with her canine sisters and the people she refers to as Mom and Dad. Bok uses her wit and psychological insight to tell a tale of love and compassion.”

Cohen, who retired from full-time teaching in 2011, is a substitute teacher for the Middletown City Schools in Ohio. She earned a degree in Radio/Television/Speech at Marietta College, an Associate of Arts Degree from Stephens College, and a Masters of Education Degree from Miami of Ohio. She lives in Middletown with her husband, Jay, and their three dogs, including 16-year-old Bok. Her book is available through Amazon and digitally on the Kindle.

“I’ve had good feedback and Bok has a 5-star rating on Amazon,” Cohen says. “I’ve had some encouragement to keep writing so maybe this will be my post retirement job.”

Ben Ebenhack ’76 is no stranger to authorship. Having published the book, A Non-Technical Guide to Energy Resources: Availability (1994, PennWell) and a section pertaining to energy policy in the book, Our Fragile World: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development (2001, UNESCO), and many other articles, Ebenhack shares his knowledge of energy-related issues, development of underdeveloped countries, and the environment.

Most recently, Ebenhack, who is the Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Marietta College, and Daniel Martinez, who is the Assistant Research Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Southern Maine, co-authored the book, The Path to More Sustainable Energy Systems: How Do We Get There From Here?

“Energy professionals and political leaders need a solid, holistic understanding of where the world finds its energy, the limits of that energy, and what must change in the future if we are to have a more environmentally sustainable world, all without sacrificing our modern technologically-based civilization,” as written in the book’s overview.

A book reception was held in Legacy Library’s Dr. Jack E. and Betty O. Prince Forum. The book is available in hardcover through Barnes & Noble and in electronic download through Nook.

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to the Unexpected, which is available through Barnes & Noble and electronically through NOOK. The book is a compilation of 13 short stories that portray how welcoming the serendipitous aspects of your life can enrich it.

Davidson earned a degree in English from Marietta and a Master’s of Education from Boston State College.

Judges of the Supreme Court of India: 1950-1989 is based on personal interviews by George H. Gadbois, Jr. ’59 with 68 living judges and of close friends and relatives of deceased judges. The study presents biographies of 93 judges of the Supreme Court of India, which was created in 1950. The book also details the criteria for selecting these justices, official reports prepared by them, and the socioeconomic background of them.

Gadbois, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky, studied history and political science at Marietta before earning advanced degrees from Duke University. His book is available through Amazon.

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Haine recognized for service to Alpha Sig fraternity

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or his work to sustain alumni service to Alpha Sigma Phi, the national fraternity awarded Brother Dean Haine ’59 the Delta Beta Xi award on Oct. 13, 2013.

“Silence, charity, purity, honor and patriotism … Brother Dean Haine ’59 embodies all these values of character of Alpha Sigma Phi,” writes Zeke Wallis ’58, a fellow brother of the Delta Chapter of the fraternity who also earned the DBX award in 2012. “…Brother Haine was instrumental in the efforts to re-charter (the) Delta Chapter after an almost 20-year absence from the Marietta campus by providing leadership for two successful Delta reunions that led to the return of the active chapter last spring.”

Haine helped develop the chapter’s Alumni Association, its constitution and by-laws, and is its founding president.

Jennifer Halstead Anderson ’98 has always had a passion for writing.

Having co-written the children’s book, Birds, with her daughter, Kadence, and published the book of poetry, In a Forest of Dreams, she is no stranger to the literary world. In May, Anderson celebrated the release of her first novel, Unrevealed, which is a romantic fantasy. Anderson earned a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Marietta. Her book is available through Amazon and electronically on Kindle.

“In this position, Dean has developed an alumni newsletter, The Triangle, which he distributes to the membership several times a year,” Wallis writes. “In addition, Dean has traveled far and wide and is on the phone almost daily communicating with fraternity (brothers) on matters, including accepting a Second Founders award for Delta in Carmel, Ind., which ignited the flame for his involvement in national and local fraternity activities.”

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William R. “Robert” Moseley ’51 and his wife, Donna, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1, 2013.

Henry T. “Tim” Buckley ’60 (Delta Upsilon) and his wife, Dondy, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 8, 2014. Tim, retired from the U.S. Navy, enjoys spending winters at his Florida home, and visiting and spending time with his family, who live mostly along the east coast.

Richard I. Romer ’60 retired after teaching high school in the New York City School System for 33 years. He now teaches teachers how to teach.

After a decade and half of writing, Susan “Sunny” Davidson ’72 has completed her first book, Saying Yes

Samuel W. Hirt ’62 (Alpha Sigma Phi) retired Sept. 2, 2013, after 50 years of service to Vanderbilt University as Director of Campus Recreation.

In 1963, having just completed his Master’s in Physical Education, Sam

was hired as Vanderbilt’s first fulltime Director of Intramurals, and thus began his life’s career. The campus recreation program that began with the part-time use of a gym and a few athletic fields grew over the next several decades to include in 1990 a new 136,000-square foot recreation center, made possible largely through the support of the students for a referendum to use a portion of their activity fees for its construction. The nearly 40 club sports — from Ultimate Frisbee to hang gliding — which are now a part of the campus recreation program allow nearly 60 percent of Vanderbilt’s student population to participate in an athletic activity. Sam says he has always listened to every good idea and need brought to him by each student, never losing sight of the fact that “the primary reason we are here is the students.”

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Irving B. Sugerman ’78 (Tau Epsilon Phi) has joined the firm of Brouse McDowell, a regional business law firm with 75 attorneys located in northeast Ohio. Irv brings more than 30 years of litigation experience to the firm, with expertise in the areas of land use planning, zoning, economic development, and real estate. Previously, he was the managing partner for a local law firm. In addition Irv is an Adjunct Professor of Negotiations at The University of Akron School of Law, where he was recognized in 2011 as the John R. Quine Outstanding Professor, and serves on the Board of Directors of Stewart’s Caring Place, a non-profit center that provides support to individuals and families touched by cancer.

Megan Bartley Luciano ’08 and Christopher M. Luciano ’08 (Lambda Chi Alpha) celebrated with their family as Megan graduated in May 2013 with a Doctor of Medicine from Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. She will complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology with Orlando Health at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

Christopher and Megan now happily reside in Orlando, Fla.

Joseph M. Biedenbach ’95 and his wife, Melissa, welcomed the latest addition to their family, daughter Cassandra, in March 2013. The Biedenbachs are currently living on Misawa Air Base in northern Japan where as an USAF Lieutenant Colonel, Joe is an F-16CJ instructor pilot in the South Pacific Air Force 35th Fighter Wing.

Dale Davidson Chodos ’63 (Alpha Sigma Tau) and her husband, Malvin, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August with their family and friends. Their children, Jennifer and Robert Tilliss, and Jodi and Powell J. Chodos ’88 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) hosted the celebration.

James E. Purpura ’73 is Associate Professor of Linguistics and Education at Teachers College at Columbia University, and the editor of Language

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Assessment Quarterly: An International Journal. Aside from his work at Columbia, James has been organizing week-long seminars in Italy on language testing and assessment in conjunction with colleagues at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Among other scholarly works, James has published Assessing Grammar and Strategy Use and Second Language Test Performance, both by Cambridge University Press.

Alison R. Matas ’11 had a very special surprise reunion organized by Jacob “Jake” T. Verdoorn ’11 in Kent, Ohio. The reunion included friends (from left) Laura M. Finck ’12 (Sigma Kappa), Chandler T. Wittel ’11 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Verdoorn, Matas, Ryan D. Whitnable ’11, Erica R. Martin ’11 and Celia A. Brockway ’11.

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ear the end of a semester in the early 1960s, Dr. Elliott Thrasher ’62 was in the upper part of Gilman in what was then known as the Snack Room. Out of nowhere came Dr. Herschel Grose walking in and yelling across the room.

“He told everyone there what my grade was,” Thrasher says. “I don’t think you could do that today without getting into some trouble. He could be loud and everyone heard him.”

Thrasher had a good sense of humor and unbeknownst to Grose, his pupil was pleased with the outcome after a tough run in organic chemistry.

With the help of three other alumni who have all earned a Ph.D. or M.D. — Bob Monter ’62, Rich Givens ’62 and Gordon Prescott ’64 — the Dr. Herschel G. Grose Memorial Scholarship has been established.

Ryan M. Ellis ’11 and Kristin E. Lutes ’11 and ’12 were married on June 8, 2013, at the Newport (Ohio) Baptist Church, surrounded by many Marietta friends and classmates. Back row: Sean P. Kenny ’12, Christopher W. Case ’08 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Steven A. Brenner ’11 (Alpha Tau Omega), Chandler T. Wittel ’11 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Dean T. Bendele ’11, and Daun W. Lutes, Jr. ’10. Middle row: Amanda J. Nicholson ’13, Michelle J. Tarracciano ’11, Abigail M. Bogdan ’11, Lauren R. Yanko ’11, Laura M. Finck ’12 (Sigma Kappa), Rachel M. Worthington ’12, Scott C. Burnham ’11 (Delta Tau Delta), and Audrey E. Hayes ’11. Front row: Krista A. Carter ’11, Amelia M. Bean-Deflumer ’10 (Chi Omega), Jennifer E. Rockhold ’11 and ’13 (Chi Omega), Kristin and Ryan. Ryan and Kristin are currently enjoying living in Houston, Texas, where Ryan is working for ConocoPhilips as a petroleum geologist and Kristin is doing community volunteer work with elementary school children.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY Nominate a fellow member of The Long Blue Line for one of the Marietta College Alumni Association’s special awards.

Just go to: http://longblueline.marietta.edu/node/13 Your thoughtful nomination serves to not only recognize the accomplishments of your fellow Pioneers, it strengthens The Long Blue Line by highlighting levels of achievement that our current undergraduates will be proud to aspire to upon joining the Alumni Association.

It’s what you can do today.

Angela Anderson, Director of Development, says it takes a minimum endowed gift of $25,000 to establish a named scholarship, and the Grose Scholarship is the 33rd named after a former faculty member.

“Working with the four doctors has been a rewarding and inspiring experience,” Anderson says. “To see four graduates come together and honor a former faculty member from their undergraduate days is truly a testament to a great educator and mentor, Dr. Grose.”

Givens, a former faculty member at the University of Kansas, has a special appreciation for named scholarships.

“I felt very honored when my students endowed a graduate student scholarship in my name when I retired,” he says. “It was one of the most rewarding feelings I had about the legacy of encouraging a student scholarship by rewarding her or him for their performance. I just wish we could have done this while he was still alive.”

However, it wasn’t until the foursome learned of Grose’s death on Dec. 30, 2012, that the scholarship conversation got some traction.

“We all felt very fortunate to have him as a professor,” Monter says “I’ve had some professors in a graduate program that made you think, ‘What are they doing? Dr. Grose was meant to teach and he did it in a way that made you want to go to his class.”

All four of the lead donors hope others who benefited from Dr. Grose’s teachings will consider donations to build the size of the payout to the recipient each year.

“We want this to last forever, while also helping to lessen the burden of attending Marietta College,” Monter says. “Marietta meant so much to us and we want to make sure it has the same type of impact on the next generation.”

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> 1930s Karl W. Krause ’38 of Nashville, Tenn.

(8/26/2013). Survivors include his brother, Richard M. Krause ’47 (Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Beta Kappa).

Ernest C. Boelzner ’51 of Winter Park, Fla. (9/21/2013).

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Albert C. Knaus, Jr. ’50 (Alpha Tau Omega) of New Canaan, Conn.

(7/26/2013).

s a faculty member for more than a decade, Dr. Michele Hilden Willard developed a strong relationship with her colleagues, as well as with her many students. Willard, who taught political science, died at the age of 71 on Oct. 11, 2013.

She earned degrees from Emmanuel College, Clark University and The Ohio State University. At Marietta, she was a strong supporter of women in education and active with the Young Republican Club. After teaching at Marietta College from 1967-81, Willard entered law school at The Ohio State University and received her J.D. in 1984.

She practiced law in Marietta and often provided pro bono services to Southeastern Ohio Legal Services. She was active in the Ohio State Bar Association, Washington County Children, and Adults with Disabilities and ARC, a program that supported summer camp for kids.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Earl R. Willard, who taught mathematics at Marietta from 1968-99.

Clarice Allen Bever ’39 (Chi Omega) of Westerville, Ohio (9/21/2013).

Survivors include her son, Edward H. Bever ’71.

Cosmo F. Allegretti ’51 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Phoenix, Ariz. (7/26/2013).

> 1940s

Clyde D. Leeson ’52 of Belpre, Ohio (8/13/2013).

Frances Davis Whipp ’42 (Alpha Xi Delta) of North Canton, Ohio (8/1/2013).

Jane Smith Kuntz ’47 (Sigma Kappa; Phi Beta Kappa) of Lancaster, N.Y. (9/15/2013).

Merten L. Meader ’49 of Owings, Md. (9/29/2012).

Joseph D. Brooks ’49 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Waterford, Wis. (8/19/2013).

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Dennis Brooks ’49 (Sigma Kappa).

John E. Kingsbury ’49 (Delta Tau Delta) of Wallingford, Conn. (9/5/2013).

> 1950s June Widener Taylor ’50 (Sigma Kappa) of Pasadena, Calif.

(10/5/2013).

Catherine E. Ellenwood ’51 of Belpre, Ohio (1/1/2013).

Rymer D. Davis ’53 of Charleston, W.Va. (9/17/2013).

Carolyn Gates Vogelbach ’53 (Chi Omega) of Charleston, W.Va. (9/14/2013). Survivors include her husband, Ronald Vogelbach ’54 (Delta Upsilon), and son, William D. Vogelbach ’81.

Robert E. Wallbrown ’53 of Bonita Springs, Fla. (8/24/2013).

John F. Coss ’55 of Hannibal, Ohio (6/8/2013).

Sue Burke McKain ’55 (Chi Omega, Phi Beta Kappa) of Parkersburg, W.Va. (8/22/2013). Survivors include her daughter, Katherine McKain Chesley ’86 (Chi Omega).

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Margaret Prokasy Salway ’59 (Sigma Kappa) of Cranford, N.J. (9/22/2013).

Survivors include her husband, James M. Salway ’60 (Lambda Chi Alpha).

> 1960s Peter A. Bramley ’65 of Fancy Gap, Va. (5/30/2013).

Louise Stephenson Criticos ’67 of Penfield, N.Y. (10/1/2013).

> 1970s Diane Grisanti Wheeler ’73 (Sigma Kappa) of Tarrytown, N.Y. (6/12/2013).

Survivors include her husband, William M. Wheeler ’72 (Lambda Chi Alpha).

Eugene Thomas ’76 (Tau Epsilon Phi) of Columbus, Ohio (7/27/2013).

> 1980s Robert A. Hazenstab ’80 of Beaver County, Pa. (8/25/2013).

> 2010s Chad W. Walker ’12 of Spring Hill, Fla. (10/15/13).

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Dan Leffingwell ’88 SUPERINTENDENT EMBRACES ROLE OF PREPARING THE NATION’S NEXT GENERATION B I O GRAPHY: Many connected to Marietta College may recall Dan

Leffingwell as an assistant basketball coach or as a golf coach — and he remembers these moments fondly. But the former English major is better known as a rising star in educational circles in southeast Ohio. In 1999, he earned a master’s degree in educational administration/leadership from Ohio University. Before he moved into administrative roles, Leffingwell was a successful high school basketball coach at Warren Local High School. After 15 years as the principal at the High School in Vincent, Leffingwell made the leap to superintendent for Noble Local School District in Sarahsville, Ohio.

> “As a current school superintendent, longtime school administrator, teacher, coach and Marietta alumnus, I feel very fortunate to be able to utilize the leadership skills I learned at Marietta College to help prepare 21st century learners for their future endeavors. Working in southeast Ohio, I find it especially rewarding to help prepare students of Appalachia with the skills necessary to compete in a global marketplace. Education reform is necessary, and is quickly becoming a reality in our country. I am excited to work with so many educators who embrace that reform in the best interest of their students.”

Fall Celebration

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n early October, Marietta College alumni came from near and far to “Paint the Town Blue.”

For John Patterson ’78, this year was his first Homecoming since he graduated.

“It’s a blast,” Patterson says. “I’m looking forward to meeting with my classmates and just to be back on campus.”

Patterson majored in Social Studies at Marietta and was a student assistant coach for the late Don Schaly ’59 — a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Last fall, Patterson was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and currently represents the 99th District.

After being away from his alma mater for more than 30 years, Patterson was surprised at seeing his former residence hall, Parsons Hall, gone, and walking on The Christy Mall where Fifth Street used to be.

“Some things haven’t changed though — the spirit of the place and the commitment to educating new leaders for the next generation,” Patterson says.

Brooke Exley ’11 has returned for Homecoming each year since she graduated.

While a student at Marietta, she was a part of the women’s rowing team.

“It was amazing,” Exley says. “We certainly had our tribulations but it was a very rewarding experience for me to row all four years.”

Exley attended Saturday’s tailgate with three close friends whom she met while on the team.

“We’ve all been saying that it doesn’t feel like a day’s gone by since we were here as students, and what a great time we’ve been having,” she says.

Some of the weekend’s events included Munchies on The Mall and the cheer competition, both Marietta Homecoming traditions. Associate Dean of Students Ellen Wehrman said that alumni loved connecting with current students at Munchies on The Mall and seeing the progress of some of the organizations they were once involved in. On Saturday, students and alumni came together again at the tailgate leading up to the football game against John Carroll. Student attendance at the tailgate tripled this year.

“Tailgate had a fabulous turnout,” Wehrman says. “And the alumni really enjoyed seeing the banners students had made, which were just so good this year.”

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G O I N G B A C K Members of the Class of 1993 look over old photos of their time spent at Marietta.

The 2013 Homecoming king and queen were ATO representative C.J. Englert ’14 and Women’s Basketball representative Paige Lamb ’14.

New this year was the Reunion Cup Challenge, which was presented to the reunion class that had the highest percentage of classmates supporting The Marietta Fund. The first winner is the Class of 1968, which had a giving percentage of 27.19 percent. Donations made by all of the classes celebrating a special reunion during the 2013 Homecoming totaled $403,151.50.

Cody Clemens ’13 says this year’s Homecoming was very well organized and is already planning on attending next year’s.

“Words cannot express how great it was to be back on Marietta College’s campus for my first Homecoming,” he says. “I had one of the best weekends I have had in a long time.”

LAURA KEATING

MA R IE TTA COLLEGE BO ARD OF T RUS T E E S Chair Vice Chair Barbara A. Perry Fitzgerald ’73 Cynthia A. (Cindy) Reece ’78 Roger D. Anderson ’79 Anna (Ann) Bowser Bailey ’87 Robert M. (Bob) Brucken ’56 Joseph W. Bruno T. Grant Callery ’68 Christopher Cortez ’71 Patricia G. (Pat) Curtin ’69 George W. Fenton Nancy Putnam Hollister John B. Langel ’70 Matthew J. Macatol ’97 C. Brent McCurdy ’68 Michael Moffitt ’91 John R. Murphy ’63 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82

A L U MN I A SSO C I ATION B OAR D OF D IR E C TOR S Secretary William H. Donnelly ’70

Treasurer Dan Bryant

Cathy A. Percival Leonard M. (Randy) Randolph Jr. ’65 Jason C. Rebrook ’96 Ronald E. (Ron) Rinard ’72 Donald G. (Don) Ritter ’81 Toni M. Robinson-Smith Michael J. Salvino ’87 Edgar L. Smith Jr. Charles (Chuck) W. Sulerzyski Elliott Thrasher ’63 James J. Tracy ’79 Dale L. Wartluft ’63 Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76 Patricia (Patti) Kral Zecchi ’71

Chair Paula King Pitasky ’96 Vice Chair Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Alumni Trustees Matthew J. Macatol ’97 John R. Murphy ’63 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Elliott Thrasher ’63 James J. Tracy ’79

Timothy J. Bennett ’85 James P. Brady ’92 Andrew D. Ferguson ’95 Frank D. Fleischer ’71 Robert S. Johnson ’05 Tia Knowlton Lane ’98 Jennifer Roach Offenberger ’86 Todd J. Stevens ’80 Jazmyn Barrow Stover ’06 Tracy L. Zuckett ’96

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