Marietta Magazine (Winter 2018)

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Beloved Education professors set to retire this spring Marietta Football finds success on the gridiron

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illing the seats in The Gathering Place, students took a break from their studies to enjoy one of the more popular activities on campus.

Some events on campus are hit or miss, in terms of attendance. Bingo Night at Marietta is not one of them. Offering Present Bingo right before fall semester finals? Fun is in the cards.

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here is no specific reference to building outstanding partnerships in Marietta College’s Seven Core Values. I do believe, however, that those who came up with these values intuitively knew it was embedded. Improving our relationships with all of our constituents

is an important part of who we are, and we are doing even more since my arrival almost two years ago. We have connected with Marietta Main Street, hosted a First Friday in downtown in September of 2017 and will hold another First Friday in 2018. We have a burgeoning relationship with Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program (HOBY) and are excited to welcome 200 rising high school juniors to campus again this summer. I am a proponent of making strong, well-developed connections that are beneficial to all parties involved.

That’s why we work closely with the Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta. We conduct band concerts and Esbenshade Series performances at this beautifully renovated theatre because there is a mutually beneficial relationship and it is the right thing for us to do in this wonderful community.

Right before the winter break on campus, we announced one of our most ambitious collaborations — a dual admission agreement between Washington State Community College and Marietta College called WSCC2MC. This program creates a high-quality, affordable option for students to earn their undergraduate degrees at two institutions in Washington County, Ohio.

It’s clear that there is an urgent need for more flexible approaches to higher education. If you are around higher education these days, you’ve heard at least 100 people utter this statement: We need to meet prospective students where they are! That’s why we are always exploring different ways to reach students of all ages.

Chair George W. Fenton Vice Chair Patricia (Patti) Kral Zecchi ’71 Secretary Mark Miller Treasurer Michele Marra Robert M. (Bob) Brucken ’56 T. Grant Callery ’68 Christopher Cortez ’71 Jan D. Dils ’90 Harry H. (Hap) Esbenshade III Andrew D. Ferguson ’95 Barbara A. Perry Fitzgerald ’73 James B. Fryfogle ’73 Richard A. (Rich) Galen ’68 Susan Cook Hayes ’98 Mary Studders Korn ’82 Michael D. Milone Michael L. Moffitt ’91 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Kevin R. O’Neill ’87 Stephanie Esparza Peloquin ’06 Marc R. Ponchione ’96 Jason C. Rebrook ’96 Ronald E. (Ron) Rinard ’72 Leslie Straub Ritter ’85 William N. (Bill) Ruud Michael J. Salvino ’87 Charles W. (Chuck) Sulerzyski Elliott L. Thrasher ’62 Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76

Our new relationship with Washington State Community College is multifaceted. Students will have an opportunity to earn an associate’s degree from Washington State and a bachelor’s degree from Marietta. Students

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accepted into the program are eligible to live in one of Marietta’s residence halls, participate in campus dining and Chair Stephanie Esparza Peloquin ’06

enjoy student life options.

When the students enroll full time at Marietta College, they will receive a sizable scholarship that will help make earning a degree more affordable. This is a considerable savings for the student, but it is also equally beneficial

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to us. This approach does not mean we will push students who would have typically attended Marietta for four years to Washington State for the first two. Instead, we believe this will help us attract students who planned to attend Washington State and then transfer after two years — and recently we have been losing those students to competitors.

We expect our WSCC2MC program to grow and be fruitful for both institutions, and we are committed to developing even more alliances across the state — and hopefully in other states as well. Marietta will always be one of the nation’s top liberal arts, residential colleges. But we also realize that we can’t sit by and wait for students to come to campus and just consume information. We need to meet them at a place that fits their lives and expectations.

I’m proud to say we are coming up with solutions that will maintain the core of what makes Marietta College special while meeting students’ needs. That’s what it looks like to BRING FORTH A PIONEER!

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Patricia Bain Bachner ’77 Timothy J. Bennett ’85 Jocelyn Crum Brooks ’95 Amanda Burtt ’02 Marianne Candido ’85 Keith Coleman ’77 Janice Downey Donoghue ’75 Brooke A. Exley ’11 Frank Fleischer ’71 S. Jason Gromelski ’98 Susan Hauck-Bell ’85 Adam Kopp ’88 Tia Knowlton Lane ’98, MALL’02 Kathy Wilcox Lentner ’97 Daniel Leonard ’85 Rocco Manzo ’59 Gene Neill ’16 Jennifer Roach Offenberger ’86 Christine Zernick Suter ’84 Mark Vizza ’98 Travis Wells ’97

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Not many people have the opportunity to travel to faraway places like the Congo, Kuwait, China and India to learn about different cultures.

At Marietta College, you only have to visit Gilman Dining Hall during lunchtime or stop by the many events on campus to meet, learn from and develop friendships with a diverse group of international students who chose to be educated at this small, liberal arts college in Ohio.

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Community Resource Center Miss West Virginia Education professors retire Pioneer Pipeline Steve Rodriguez

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EDITORS Tom Perry and Gi Smith ART DIRECTOR Ryan Zundell PHOTOGRAPHERS Robert Castellino, Nate Knobel, Matt Peters, Ryan Zundell CLASS NOTES Jacque Prichard and Gi Smith CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kyla Warfield PRESIDENT Dr. William N. Ruud PROVOST Dr. Janet Bland VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Angela Anderson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Brandee Norris M A R I E T TA The Magazine of Marietta College is published by the Office of Communication and Brand Management. 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 Executive Director of Communication and Brand Management at Marietta.

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(Above left) J.D. Vance, author of the 2016 best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, spoke to campus on Feb. 8th as part of the 201718 Esbenshade Series.

(Above right) McCoy History Professor Matt Young and his Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping class used a drone to survey campus.

(Bottom left) The 2017-18 women’s basketball team, led by coach Kole Vivian, made program history in February when the squad beat Ohio Northern University to win its first OAC Tournament Championship. The win earned them a spot in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

(Bottom right) Derek Krieg ’19 (shown) and business partner Sebastian Ziaja ’20 pitched their Oilfield Basics concept during this year’s PioBiz Proof of Concept stage.

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othing elicited an eyeroll more than when I heard someone a generation ahead of me say something like, “When I was your age, we had to ... ” But as the years pass, and particularly now that I work among college students, I catch myself starting out conversations the exact same way.

Though my intentions aren’t to express how lucky this generation is to have never lived without the Internet, reasonably priced flavored coffee and cat videos, I do find myself making these comments to show how innovative minds can change the world around them, and how quickly these changes can happen.

I had a conversation with an alumna during Homecoming weekend that prompted me to want to write about Marietta’s international students. The

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alumna — a successful psychotherapist and author of children’s books — mentioned that she was the first Marietta student to study abroad. Once she “broke international ground” by studying in France, she said other students began to follow suit.

The international students at Marietta bring their cultures to campus to share. They want the community to learn something about their traditions and their hometowns. They want to spark curiosity and possibly interest their peers in journeying to other lands and experiencing new places and meeting new people.

During my interviews with some of our international students, I became interested in learning what they will take home from Marietta. How will this small, contemporary liberal arts college be described in other lands?

Clearly, there is no blanket answer that fits for every student — international or not — but what can be said is that their experiences made them a valued part of something very special and timeless: The Long Blue Line.

COMME NTS FROM OUR RE ADER S

Dear Editors: Having just enjoyed your beautiful fall Marietta Magazine, I thought I might offer you a little summary of my career after I retired from the college in 1973. You can remind yourselves of more than you want to know by checking your citation in the Hall of Honor for the Alumni Convocation Homecoming 2002 brochure.

I include a self-portrait done in 1961 on my way up the stairs to the Art Department office (then in old Irwin Hall), which I headed from 1959-73. This summer, the Miller Art Museum of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, presented a retrospective of my life’s work, spanning some 84 years of painting during my 90-year lifetime.

This portrait was one of five scattered among the 70 other examples of my life’s efforts — chosen from something over 3,000 other pieces!

I am deeply grateful for the influence of so many wonderful people at Marietta on my long and happy life.

Charles L. “Chick” Peterson ’53

From classes in Andrews Hall to sitting with friends in the Hermann Bowl, you remember your days at Marietta College with fondness. Please consider remembering Marietta in your estate plans.

Visit giftplanning.marietta.edu or call (740) 376-4446 to learn more.

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 the 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: marketing@marietta.edu MAIL: Editor, Marietta Magazine, Office of Communication & Brand Management, 215 Fifth St., Marietta, OH 45750-4004

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uring Marietta’s four-day break last October, Casey Lassiter ’18 was posed a question about how education was important to her.

Having just completed the finishing touches on her biochemistry capstone and interviews with various physician assistant graduate programs, the Spencer, West Virginia, native knew that her time at Marietta College would be the focal point of her response. What she said to the panel of judges that evening helped Lassiter, who is earning a degree in Biochemistry, win the Miss West Virginia USA title and the opportunity to compete for the Miss USA crown this spring.

The work she has completed during her time at Marietta College helped her achieve another goal: admission to Marietta’s Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program.

“I have grown so much over the past four years here at Marietta,” she says. “My freshman year, I didn’t really know how to study. My sophomore year, the classes got way harder. Organic chemistry and anatomy really challenged me to develop better study strategies. And I also learned how much the professors here really do want you to stop by their offices and ask questions.”

Her academic advisor, Dr. Suzanne Parsons, McCoy Associate Professor of Biochemistry, has been one of many professors Lassiter has impressed during her undergraduate education.

“Casey is regularly the highest performing student in my challenging 400-level biochemistry course,” Parsons says. “She is not only very intelligent, but she is also one of the hardest-working students I’ve ever encountered.”

While it’s common for some graduating seniors to hit the cruise control button during their final semester, Lassiter has added more work. As part of her Miss West Virginia USA duties, she has made multiple public appearances and completed community service opportunities. She recently traveled to Austin, Texas, to select her competition gown.

“Before, I was working out on my own in the (Dyson Baudo Recreation Center), but now I have a fitness sponsorship that focuses my workouts to help me prepare for Miss USA. I have more sponsorships that help with other aspects of the pageant.”

Lassiter is grateful for the support she has received from her family, friends and professors as she prepares for the Miss USA competition and the PA program.

“I have had so much support from this school.

President Ruud called my house (the day after I won the competition). That was a really special moment for me.

My professors, especially in the Chemistry Department, have been so supportive. But they’re not going to cut me any slack — and I know it.”

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aitlin Shine ’21 understands the anxiety many of her classmates feel when pressed to make a class presentation.

But the Athletic Training major discovered the new Communication Resource Center (CRC) in Mills Hall, and her fears were quickly relieved.

“I would recommend the Communication Resource Center because it can help improve a grade on a speech and it helps with the anxiety of giving a speech,” Shine says.

The CRC opened in the fall through funding from the Art and Betty Buell Endowment for Communication, which was established by Jack and Andy Hopkins in 2015. The center was officially dedicated during Homecoming 2017.

McCoy Associate Professor of Communication Alane Sanders is excited about the potential of what can be accomplished at the CRC. “Students can come to the Communication Resource Center for faceto-face peer coaching with a Communication Assistant who can offer guidance in preparing oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional endeavors, including individual and group speeches for classes, conference presentations, capstone and internship presentations, and speech competitions,” she says. “(In the fall) semester, we began offering assistance in the review and printing of professional posters for presentations using a state-of-the-art plotter system.”

Elyssa Ackerman ’19 is one of the Communication Assistants who has been helping students. She started in September after Sanders requested she join the CRC team.

“It has been very rewarding,” Ackerman says. “Right now, I have been working more with groups more than individual students. I mostly assist

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students with their outlines for public speaking, as well as what they need for works cited and references.”

Shine went to the CRC with a group of other students for a persuasion speech they had to deliver in class. After working with Ackerman, Shine and her group felt more prepared.

“She did a really good job of taking what we already had in our speech and making suggestions on how to make it better,” Shine says. “I think that the CRC is a huge help because I’m not very good at public speaking, much like other people, and it was a lot of help to be able to go in and talk with someone who is good at it.”

Sanders says they are looking at investing in additional training opportunities for the CRC staff.

“We are striving for certification through the National Association for Communication Centers as a Center of Excellence,” she says. “We are working to intentionally develop discipline-specific and campus-wide workshops and assignments in collaboration with faculty across campus to support the communication development of students over the course of their degree. Finally, we are developing a conversation partners program that will encourage students to practice their intercultural communication skills.”

In the end, though, Sanders says the ultimate goal is to help ensure that every Marietta student has strong oral communication skills.

“We know that regardless of major, these communication skills will enhance the life of each student during their academic career here and will set our graduates apart in job interviews, at graduate school and within their communities,” Sanders says.

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athy Brodsky ’67 didn’t know she had a gift for writing until 2001, when she added a poem with an invitation to her mother’s birthday. After starting with greeting cards and inspirational refrigerator magnets, Brodsky eventually took a course on how to publish a book. Soon after, she wrote and published Moments in Our Lives, a book of poems. Since then, Brodsky, who has been practicing clinical social work for 47 years, has authored nine children’s books (two were translated into Spanish) that engage young readers with fun rhyming verses while they learn about overcoming challenges, friendship, responsibility and other important life lessons.

The popular author returned to campus in October to celebrate her 50th class reunion and to donate a collection of her books to the Education Department.

“All of my books contain positive messages that children need to hear,” she says. “I’ve had a private practice since 1987, so my books are the way they are because of my therapy background. My newest book, High Wire Act, is about a traffic light, and it’s dedicated to anyone who ever wondered, ‘Do I really matter?’”

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The Inside Story and My Bent Tree, which was the first book she wrote. She was inspired to write the book after seeing a crooked tree during one of her daily walks. For Brodsky, who contracted polio as a young child and was nursed back to health by her mother, My Bent Tree is a personal allegory about overcoming her early challenges.

“This is my story,” she says. “I was lucky that I had the right doctor, who didn’t report my case — I would have gone to the county hospital, where people were dying — and I had the right mom, who knew the right exercises to do. I was just lucky.”

At the end of each book, Brodsky includes a section of openended questions that teachers, parents and grandparents can ask to help children open up about their feelings on an array of topics.

Subsequently, these discussions give both the adults and the children involved a much better understanding of what may be going on in the child’s life.

“The books are very simple; you don’t need fancy words to get your message across,” Brodsky said.

Brodsky’s books can be purchased at www.kathybrodsky.com.

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atthew Johnson ’18 is wrapping up a successful academic career at Marietta College. The International Leadership Studies and Political Science major, who will also earn a minor in Spanish, didn’t begin his college studies at Marietta.

Rather, he spent his first two years at nearby Washington State Community College.

“Marietta College has been integral in my academic and professional development, only furthering the foundation that I received during my (Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Program) experience at Washington State Community College,” says Johnson, who earned an associate’s degree from WSCC. “WSCC was my first introduction to higher education, and its incredible faculty and staff thoroughly prepared me for the rigor of a bachelor’s degree.”

A new partnership with Washington State Community College is aimed at preventing dedicated and driven students like Johnson from transferring out of the area to earn bachelor’s degrees. Ohio changed the PSEO program to College Credit Plus, and high school students are eligible to take classes at both Washington State and Marietta, as well as other colleges and universities around Ohio.

The Washington State to Marietta College (WS2MC) dual admission program creates a highquality, affordable option for students who want to earn baccalaureate degrees. High school and transfer students accepted to the program begin their undergraduate education at Washington State, and then transfer after two years to Marietta College.

Those students are eligible to live in one of Marietta’s residence halls, participate in campus dining options and enjoy student life options for all four years. Over the course of that time, students earn an associate’s degree from Washington State and a bachelor’s degree from Marietta.

“Marietta College is committed to helping talented students achieve their education goals,” says Marietta College President and Professor of Management Dr. William N. Ruud. “The opportunity to partner with Washington State on a dual admission program allows us to attract and keep quality students in this community for all four years of their undergraduate education.”

High school and transfer students who apply to the WS2MC program must meet Marietta College’s eligibility standards before being accepted to the 2+2 program. Once admitted, students must

maintain a 2.5 GPA and earn 25 transferrable credits before beginning their final two years at Marietta College. Academic advisors from both institutions will collaborate to ensure the courses taken at Washington State transfer to Marietta.

“This partnership will expand bachelor degree access to students in the Mid-Ohio Valley, many of whom are juggling work and families while going to college,” says Washington State Community College President Dr. Vicky Wood. “Having the opportunity to finish an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree while remaining in this area will be a huge benefit for our local students. Working together with Marietta College and the WSCC2MC program, we will impact more lives and increase the number of college-educated citizens in our community.”

Though not all of Johnson’s credits earned at Washington State transferred, he earned enough to complete the general education requirements at Marietta, which enabled him to graduate after two years and save money.

“Choosing Marietta College after graduating from WSCC was the greatest decision I’ve made,” Johnson says, “and I will forever be grateful for the education, experience and growth that I received from both institutions.”

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Noah Hilverding (center) huddles with players on Marietta’s Men’s Basketball team before a game against Wilmington.

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rom classes to writing papers, conditioning and competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference, Marietta College’s studentathletes have pretty tight schedules — but that doesn’t stop many of them from being a part of the Pioneer Pipeline.

“They seem to find the time,” says Mary Ella Bauer, who teaches in Marietta’s Education Department and helps coordinate mentors and mentees within the Pioneer Pipeline, a program that helps high school students and young adults with intellectual disabilities improve their academic, social and employment skills. “It’s really amazing to me to see how many athletes we have as mentors in the Pipeline.”

Connor McCreary ’18, a member of the men’s basketball team, has mentored in the program since the fall semester of his sophomore year. The Intervention Specialist major is wrapping up his athletic and academic career at Marietta and currently interviewing for teaching positions. Over the years, he has forged a close friendship with mentee Noah Hilverding, a student from Warren High School who has taken classes on campus for two years and is also a trusted team manager for men’s basketball.

“One of the first things I talk about is the Pioneer Pipeline and how much of an influence being a mentor has had on me,” McCreary says.

Six years ago, the College received a grant from The Ohio State University to help fund the program. Ohio State’s funding for Marietta’s program has since ended, but Bauer says a Washington County collaborative has been developed and will be led by the Warren Local Schools Administration. That agreement also includes Marietta City and Wolf Creek Local Schools districts for the high school program.

Bauer says, “After having a background check, the mentors act as job, academic and recreational coaches.”

Over the past five years, more than 100 Marietta College students have participated in the Pipeline — of which, 43 were student-athletes, including eight soccer players, three softball and baseball players, five basketball players, two from track and tennis, and one volleyball player.

The football program has provided 19 of those students as well as many job opportunities.

“Marietta College students, and therefore our student-athletes, are different than any place I’ve ever been,” says head football coach Andy Waddle. “There’s a deep-seated sense of community here, and those relationships don’t end or begin with just the other Marietta students.”

Bauer says the Marietta students who participate in Pioneer Pipeline can choose to get a stipend or service hours for the Leadership Program.

“Some of them get neither — they give their time because it’s important to them,” she says.

Mary Ella’s husband, Dr. Bill Bauer, McCoy Professor of Education and Pioneer Pipeline co-coordinator (along with McCoy Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Christopher Klein), says there are a dozen high school students and young adults taking courses and working on campus this academic year. The courses include acting, drawing, children’s literature, music, sports management and fundraising, applied nutrition, education topics, American government and media. One mentee is working with the Marietta College Police Department.

“I know I’ve been a small part of Noah’s life at Marietta, but Noah has been a huge part of my life.”

— Connor McCreary ’18 “Warren (Local Schools) has been a part of the program from the beginning,” Mary Ella says. “Also added to the program are students from Shenandoah High School and young adults with ID (intellectual disabilities).”

Mentees take courses, work and socialize with Marietta College students, faculty and staff. Mentors may also attend classes with mentees.

Thirteen faculty members have allowed Pipeline students to gain access to their courses.

Men’s coach Jon VanderWal says the team’s Pioneer Pipeline connection first began after McCreary and Dillon Young ’18 became mentors.

“We have great young men in our program, and despite their busy schedules, they often find ways to give back,” VanderWal says. “Our players are very appreciative of the support they receive from our campus and community, and they try to find ways to return the favor.”

McCreary met with Hilverding and his mother, Vickie, to determine if their personalities fit with Hilverding’s goals in the program.

“And I knew a lot of players on the team — Jack (Thome ’17), A.J. (Edwards ’17) and Nate (Walker ’17). We formed a really good friendship through the season, and it kind of grew from there,” Hilverding says.

By chance, the team was in need of a little help.

“After getting to know Noah, we decided to ask him if he wanted to be a manager for our basketball team,” VanderWal says.

Hilverding helps run the clock, films games and cleans the floor during halftime.

“Noah is a sports junky and knows the game of basketball,” VanderWal says. “He’s made a positive impact on our entire program, and we absolutely love having him as part of our basketball family.

While we all get stressed with the demands of the season, Noah always seems to bring a smile to our face with his infectious personality. We feel very fortunate to have him involved.”

McCreary is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Pioneer Pipeline, and he’s grateful for the friendship he’s developed with Hilverding.

“I know I’ve been a small part of Noah’s life at Marietta,” McCreary says, “but Noah has been a huge part of my life.”

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“I’ve been teaching for 43 years,” Hancock says. “I want to go out at the top of my game.”

Marietta’s Education program has received top marks for many years, and the Ohio Board of Regents has identified it as one of Ohio’s top teacher preparation programs.

“I would like to thank the members of the Education Department who have worked so hard in making teacher education at Marietta one of the finest programs in the state,” Erb says, also noting the support she received from her mentor, Emeritus Professor Connie Golden. “The countless hours that education faculty spend with students and school partners and their innovative, outside-of-the-box thinking in creating new approaches to clinical education have helped us to achieve state and national recognition for Marietta College.

Above all else, my friendships with colleagues in the department contributed to making my experience much more than a job.”

While she will continue her involvement with some statewide education initiatives, Erb looks forward to spending time with family, traveling and “working on my golf game, which has suffered over the past 10 years.”

Hancock also plans to keep a home in the area with her husband, Emeritus Professor Whit Hancock, and reconnect with alumni.

“I was an MC alum before I began working for the College,” Hancock says, “so I am looking forward to getting back involved in alumni activities and keeping our Chi O reunions going strong.”

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n a matter of months, Professor Carole Wylie Hancock ’75 and Professor Dottie Erb will stand at the head of a classroom for the last time.

The Education professors began their teaching careers at nearly the same time — in the mid-1970s — and will retire together this spring.

Hancock and Erb, who is also chair of the department, can’t help but think of the impact Marietta’s Education Department has had on generations of students.

“I was at Warren Elementary (a few weeks ago), and I watched current interns working with teachers who were once my students,” Hancock says. “It just makes my heart jump out of my chest to know that these teachers are our legacy.”

Erb says watching graduates become effective teachers has been the most rewarding part of being a part of the Education Department.

“When I think about how many students’ lives our graduates have impacted in their own classrooms, it is a humbling thought,” Erb says.

McCoy Associate Professor Tanya Judd Pucella will take over as Chair of the Education Department.

Erb and Hancock met while Hancock was still a student at Marietta.

“She was a Chi Omega and new to the area, and I was a senior Chi O here,” Hancock says. “When I got my first job teaching that first year, I moved in with her at Putnam Place.”

The two have been friends longer than they have been colleagues at Marietta College. Erb began working in the Education Department on a part-time basis before taking a full-time position in 1991. Hancock taught in the public schools for many years before moving into higher education. She started working at Marietta full time in 2011.

Professors Dottie Erb (standing, center) and Carole Wylie Hancock ’75 team-taught an education course in the fall.

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teve Rodriguez ’93 arrived at Marietta College in 1989 on the advice of one of his high school friends.

“He was a year ahead of me and had great things to say about the school and its sports medicine program,” Rodriguez says. “I, of course, brought my board with me. I am a skateboarder, and I had hoped there were some good spots to skate in Marietta.”

Though there weren’t many options, he does recall that some areas on campus, the former unemployment office on Third Street and the Peoples Bank parking lots offered decent spaces to skateboard — ones where he typically didn’t get run off.

After two years in the Sports Medicine program, Rodriguez opted to switch to Marketing & Advertising.

“I really had no idea what I would do with my degree,” Rodriguez says, “but an internship my senior year at an ad agency partially steered me in the direction I eventually took.”

His education and his passion for skateboarding helped him navigate his way to New York City after graduation and foster the growth of the skateboarding community.

“I moved to NYC in 1993 and was working in advertising for a few years, and then decided to start my own skateboard company in 1996. I took what I had learned in school, at agencies and in the city and applied it all to my company, 5boro,” he says. “It was my first company, and my current role is as a stake-

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holder. In 2010, I sold a percentage of the company to a couple of partners. I currently am the SVP, Creative Services Director at EP & Co. and own a consulting and event production company as well.”

Since earning his degree, Rodriguez has watched the skateboarding industry cycle through stages of growth and decline, and from being an underground culture to one more mainstreamed. He is considered by many to be the Mayor of NYC skateboarding.

“What I miss most about those days is how tight a scene it was. Back then, ANYONE who skateboarded was a potential lifelong friend,” Rodriquez says.

“Now everyone skates, so it’s more of a ‘normal’ thing. As far as the best change? I’d say how accepted it is today, how people are actually encouraged to do it. My 7-year-old son skates, and he is only encouraged by everyone when he does it. Kinda crazy. It’s even an Olympic sport in 2020.”

Rodriguez put in a lot of time helping the skateboarding community grow in New York City, from supporting skateboarding exposure events to helping develop and improve parks. Watching new generations enjoying the sport is one of the most rewarding aspects of his career.

“Best thing ever,” he says. “To see so many people enjoying the fruits of my labor is the best thing. There is nothing better than providing a place for people to express themselves and to then watch them enjoy it.”

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very morning, Alco Kabwa ’20 spies a graduation sash hanging on her bedroom wall. The sash, created in her home country’s colors, was given to her by her older brother, Nike, before she started her undergraduate studies at Marietta College.

“He wore it when he graduated college, and he gave it to me to hang on my wall. He told me, ‘When you look at it, just remember that you have to keep going to graduate.

Keep going.’ ” Kabwa, an Accounting and Finance major, is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and hasn’t been home since she left two years ago to be educated in the United States. She is among the 170 international students on campus this year who choose to earn their undergraduate degrees and learn about American culture at Marietta College.

“We have students from India, Japan, China, Kuwait, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia and England,” says Christy Burke, Director of Education Abroad and International Recruitment.

Burke says international students find Marietta College in a variety of ways, including college fairs, home country educational events, academic or athletic interests, existing partnerships between Marietta College and government, university or corporate agreements, and personal connections.

“International students help us to diversify the campus, bring differing perspectives to academic discussions and encourage cross-cultural learning,” Burke says. “When they first arrive, international students have to tackle a new language, new culture and new environment. Being on a small campus that welcomes them helps build their confidence to showcase their culture.”

Kabwa’s first stop in the states was DeKalb, Illinois, where she studied English for eight months at an English as a Second Language (ESL) center.

“There are 242 languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” Kabwa says. “I speak Lingala in the capital, and in school, we speak French. I also now speak English.”

Her goal is to work in human resources, and she hopes to have the opportunity to gain experience during her undergraduate studies.

For Kabwa, the journey home begins with a drive to Chicago, then a 16-hour plane ride from Chicago to Belgium to Kinshasa, the capital and her home in the DRC. “For me, it was very hard to leave my family, and then I also had to get used to being in college,” she says. “We are here for one reason — to study. Nothing is easy; you just have to keep going.”

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“The diversity international students bring to the College is an asset for the entire community.

Cross-cultural communication is happening every day on campus, and the global perspective is a key element in bringing forth a Pioneer.” nternational students like Alco Kabwa enjoy bringing aspects of their culture to Marietta College’s campus.

Congolese students prepared and shared a traditional meal in November with any member of the campus community who wanted to try an authentic African feast. They also shared videos and stories about their country’s traditions.

Yu “Aaron” Nie ’20, of Shanxi, China, was one of the hosts of this year’s Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. The Finance major collaborated with the Asian Studies Program to share an important tradition in his culture.

“I came to Marietta mostly because my cousin is a graduate from here and my family told me this would be a good place for me to study,” he says.

During Lunar New Year, which welcomed the Year of the Dog, guests were treated to special performances from a martial arts world champion, local high school and middle school students, and Marietta College domestic and international students. About 300 students, Marietta College employees and community members attended this year’s event.

“As a contemporary liberal arts college, one of Marietta College’s core values is preparing 21st-century students for a global society,” says Assistant Professor Ni Zhang, Director of the Asian Studies Program, who says that within the campus community, there are more than 12 different languages spoken.

“The diversity international students bring to the College is an asset for the entire community. Cross-cultural communication is happening every day on campus, and the global perspective is a key element in bringing forth a Pioneer.”

Zhang says events like Lunar New Year provide opportunities for students, employees and the local community to communicate and learn more about each other’s culture.

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Ja’Far Atch ’18, of Kuwait, isn’t your traditional college student. The Petroleum Engineering major is also a husband and father of three boys ages 5, 3 and 8 months.

Before he enrolled at Marietta College, the family lived in Kuwait, where his wife was a teacher.

Though he likes Marietta, it was not what he expected.

“I expected it to be something like Columbus,” Atch says.

“But I’ve learned I prefer rural towns more than cities. It’s quiet and it’s lovely, but it’s also away from amusement.”

Being so far from entertainment could be a challenge for a family more than 6,500 miles from home, but that’s where Marietta College stands out.

“What is amazing is that some faculty organize activities for housewives of international students: trips to museums, churches and new activities like carving pumpkins. It makes me see how kind and understanding the faculty are to international students and their families,” Atch says. “What I will take back to Kuwait is the openness. I’ll bring back the kindness of people here. Mrs. M.J. Ebenhack (wife of Petroleum Engineering Associate Professor Ben Ebenhack ’76) is so amazing. She is one of the people who has supported me. She treated us as more than family.”

His concerns about being an international student lie outside of campus — particularly during travel.

“First, international students have to learn the laws, particularly the traffic laws. In my country, when you are pulled over by police for speeding, the driver has to get out of the car and walk to the police. That is not what is done here, and that is important to know,” Atch says. “As far as airports, I feel tension going to the airport. Every time.”

Hawraa AlSairefy ’18, of Kuwait, is also a nontraditional student. The married mother of a 5-year-old son is also a Petroleum Engineering major and expecting a second child this summer. Her husband is a student at another university in the U.S. “Every weekend, the Kuwaiti students and families get together to cook and chat and share time together,” she says. “And every year on campus, we celebrate Kuwait’s National Day with campus. We want to share our culture and show that we are not what is shown on television.

Kuwait is a beautiful place, and it’s very hot in the summer.”

Nkenge Friday, the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Marietta, says understanding and celebrating multiculturalism on campus is vital for everyone because it prepares the campus community for life outside of the campus and allows the community to appreciate the vastness of the world.

“My office provides resources and support for all students, specifically traditionally underrepresented students,” Friday says. “Our international students are one of many communities that we actively support and seek additional ways to collaborate with in order to ensure they are provided with resources — both academic and social — that will make their years at Marietta more successful.”

Hana Nishikawa ’22 has a unique set of challenges at Marietta. She is the only Japanese student and is still learning the language.

This semester, she is taking multiple courses in ESL (English as a Second Language). She came to Marietta with two clear goals: “I want to speak English, and I want to learn it so I can be a volunteer in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo,” Nishikawa says.

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Marietta College is home to Pioneers who come from many backgrounds, cultures and countries, and who are ready to Bring Forth a Pioneer with their education.

Being at Marietta College allows her to explore the American culture in a safe environment.

“My roommate is very nice,” Nishikawa says. “She takes me to parties and helps me to meet people.”

Right away, she noticed a difference between an American classroom and a Japanese classroom.

“I was surprised I could speak up in class and give my opinion,” she says. “In Japan, quiet is a great student.”

Imran Syed ’20 is in a similar situation to Nishikawa, as he is the only student on campus from India.

“India has more than 1,000 local languages, but I was able to go to a British school, so I speak English, Hindi and Urdu,” the Petroleum Engineering major says.

Another challenge when he came to Marietta was his age.

“I was only 17 years old,” he says. “I went to the bank to open an account and they said I was too young. When I was applying to college and for my student visa, I did everything on my own. My father paid for everything, but I completed all the paperwork. I was not aware there was an age limit to open a bank account. I have one now.”

Like most students in college, Syed is homesick at times.

“I speak to my mother every day,” he says. “When it’s 3 p.m. here, it’s 1:30 a.m. in India. She stays up late for my call and then she sleeps.”

Though Syed was still a child when he arrived from his hometown of Telangana, India, he was not afraid to travel.

“In India, normally people go out of the country to visit new places and see other areas. I was surprised to meet many American students who do not even have a passport. It is such an easy thing to get, and you can have many opportunities to learn other cultures,” Syed says.

Syed has many American friends but typically socializes outside of classes with fellow Muslim students. “In my belief,

we do not drink alcohol, so it is easier for me to be around Saudis and Kuwaitis who also do not drink.”

Earning a degree from Marietta College will be a milestone for Syed and his family and give them all a sense of accomplishment.

“Everything my father has done for me — working so he could pay for my college — his heart will feel lighter,” Syed says.

As Atch prepares for his final few weeks at Marietta College and in the United States, he thinks back on one of the most memorable experiences he’s had as a student. Last year, he took a religion course with Dr. David Torbett, Israel Ward Andrews Professor of Religion. Torbett arranged for students, their families and other interested members of the campus community to take an interfaith trip.

“We visited a synagogue, a mosque and a church,” Atch says. “To this moment, I am thanking him for helping me achieve this moment. It was a dream I wanted to do. Here in the U.S., it is difficult going to other faith worship places while people there have a stereotype about you. But the people knew we were coming there to learn, and they welcomed us. It is important to know that international students have the will to participate; they only need the chance. Without the help of Dr. Torbett, I would not have this memory that I will have with me my whole life.”

Atch says he hopes the campus and community have learned from him as well.

“I want to deliver the message that we care. Kuwaiti students care about Americans, and we try to help where we can.

You can’t change the way a whole nation thinks,” Atch says, “but with kindness, you can change the way someone you meet in person thinks.”

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R ESURGEN T M A RIET TA FOOT BA LL PROGRAM MAKE S A STAT EM EN T TO OAC IN 201 7

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oger Walker ’18 places a hand over his mouth and pauses as he begins to realize his college football career is complete.

“It’s hard to believe it’s over,” says the first-team All-American running back. “I didn’t take it into consideration until recently that I will never play for Marietta College again.

It’s also starting to hit me that I won’t be with my boys much longer. I’ll be graduating in a few months, and they won’t be right down the hall.”

The impact that players like Walker have had on the program, though, could be felt for years.

Entering the 2017 campaign, Walker and the eight other seniors had gone a combined 7-23 in three seasons. But this fall was a breakout year for the Pioneers as they went 6-4 — the first winning season since the 2006 team went 6-4. Even more impressive was how the Pioneers went 4-1 the second half of the season, including big wins over Heidelberg (44-21) and at Ohio Northern (35-28).

“The combination of those two weeks certainly defined our season,” says Andy Waddle, 2017 Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. “I think it also gave us the confidence that we could play with the good teams in our league, and win those games.”

All-OAC offensive tackle Caleb Riggleman ’19 says the season-opening 26-25 victory over Geneva shouldn’t be overlooked, since the Pioneers had to battle back on the road. However, he believes getting a huge Homecoming victory over Heidelberg in front of a big crowd was the defining moment.

“That’s when we knew we were good,” Riggleman says. “Being able to do it back-to-back weeks was just more confirmation. However, losing the final game of the season at Otterbein will end up being good for us. Finishing 7-3 could have made us overconfident. We know there is still a lot of hard work to be done this offseason.”

Riggleman and the 15 other rising seniors are ready to lead Marietta to its first back-to-back winning seasons since the Gene Epley-coached teams of 1995 (8-1-1) and 1996 (7-3).

“It seems like for years Marietta was playing not to lose. We’ve been at the bottom, and now we don’t want to go back,” Riggleman says. “We’re telling the guys that winning is the standard at Marietta, and nothing less will be accepted. We’re one of the good teams in the OAC now, and that can’t change. The only change is getting better.”

Marietta has endured its fair share of losing over the years. In 123 years of football, the Pioneers have experienced only 44 winning seasons and have averaged just 3.5 wins a year. Of those winning seasons, only 16 have occurred since the 1954 season.

Waddle arrived in 2013 following a 0-10 season, and he proceeded to go 1-9, 2-8, 2-8 and 3-7.

However, he never lost faith in the program or the approach.

“I hate to lose more than I like to win, so it was tough at times,” he says. “But even though the record didn’t reflect it, the coaching staff could see we were getting better. Then, this was the first year we could look out there and we had strong players on the two-deep roster at every position.”

Six players were named All-OAC, including Walker and Riggleman on the first team. On the second team were center Brendan Mulholland ’19 and tight end Bobby Cashaw ’21, while defensive lineman Dalton Secrest ’18 and offensive lineman Anthony Jalowiec ’18 made honorable mention.

“This year was a real team effort,” says Walker, who led the conference with 17 rushing touchdowns, 20 total touchdowns and 122 points. “We all bought in at the beginning of camp that we were going to have a winning season. This year we did some amazing things, and it was a blast.”

The mission now is to make sure 2017 wasn’t a fluke.

“This season was certainly fun. As coaches, we don’t always take the time to enjoy it, but it was fun,” Waddle says. “Now it’s our job to get the guys back in the facility and engaged and focused.

One of the biggest challenges we have is that so many people are patting us on the back, and we have to regain our focus, hunger and drive.”

Walker, who has etched his legacy in the Marietta record books, says the players who remain understand the hard work and commitment they must make to maintain the momentum.

“I may be done, but we’ve worked too hard to let this slip,” Walker says. “The guys we have here play the game because they love it. Who loves losing? Nobody. We had a team meeting at the end of the year, and the coaches asked the seniors if we had anything to say. We told them this isn’t a one-year thing. We have to get a playoff bid soon and be in contention for a national championship. Is it going to be easy? Not at all. But they have to understand where we’ve come from and where we are now didn’t come easy.”

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2017 GAME BY GAME Marietta 26, Geneva 25 Mount Union 69, Marietta 3 Marietta 49, Muskingum 25 Baldwin Wallace 52, Marietta 24 John Carroll 48, Marietta 21 Marietta 43, Wilmington 33 Marietta 44, Heidelberg 21 Marietta 35, Ohio Northern 28 Marietta 49, Capital 21 Otterbein 48, Marietta 14

POSTSEASON HONORS ROGER WALKER ’18, who rushed for 1,492 yards and an OAC-best 17 touchdowns, is the second Pioneer to earn first-team AllAmerican honors (Danté Brown was the first, in 1996). Walker, a three-time All-American, was also named to the Associated Press Little All-America second team. He was also named first-team All-North Region by D3football.com and first team All-OAC for a second consecutive season.

For more on Walker: pioneers.marietta.edu/roster. aspx?rp_id=5002 CALEB RIGGLEMAN ’19, who anchored an offensive line from his left tackle position, helped the Pioneers rush for 2,277 yards in 10 games this fall. It is the second straight season Riggleman was named first-team All-OAC, and he was also a second-team All-North Region selection by D3football.com. For more on Riggleman: pioneers.marietta.edu/roster. aspx?rp_id=4992 ANDY WADDLE, who completed his fifth season as Marietta’s head coach, was named the OAC Coach of the Year after leading the Pioneers to their best season since a 6-4 campaign in 2006. Marietta finished 6-4 overall and 5-4 in the OAC this fall. The 2017 season was a huge turnaround for a program that had a gone 21-79 over the previous 10 seasons. For more on Waddle: pioneers.marietta.edu/staff.aspx?staff=105

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lynn Goodwin ’04 has seen the T-shirts and bumper stickers. You know, the ones that say, “A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.”

It is basically his motto, and soon, Goodwin’s full-time job just might be fishing.

“My goal is to make fishing a full-time career,” says Goodwin, who is a member of the Local 168 Plumbers and Pipefitters union. “If I win one of the tournaments this year, I should be able to start doing this full-time.”

Goodwin has been fishing since he can remember with “my grandpa and dad.” He started fishing competitively in 2012 as an amateur and won the 2012 Bass Pro Shops Southern Open No. 2 on Lake Norman near Charlotte, North Carolina.

“That’s when I won my boat, a 2013 Nitro Z8,” Goodwin says.

He is scheduled to compete in three Fishing League Worldwide Northern Division events this summer, starting with the Lake Champlain Tournament in Plattsburgh, New York, from June 21-23.

“I am planning to compete in four tournaments because I’m planning on qualifying for the championship in November,” he says.

“This is the Pro-Am series, and this is how you qualify for the professional tournaments.

Right now, I have to pay my way into these tournaments.”

He believes that will all change after this season when he wins and shows potential sponsors his ability to catch large-mouth, small-mouth and spotted bass. Goodwin says there is more to being a successful fisherman than having the right rod and reel.

“It depends on the time of year, the water temperature and many other factors,” he says. “You don’t show up the day of the event and go fish. You might be there for a week or two, and I go out and try to identify a pattern I can follow. There’s a lot of breaking down of the lake and structure.”

Fishing the Ohio and Muskingum rivers has prepared him well.

“It’s a challenge every time you go out on the water, and you try to figure it all out,” he says. “When you fish on the Ohio River, you learn that you don’t have big numbers of fish and there aren’t very big fish.

The fishermen around here are some of the best in the world.”

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His fishing partner, John Kunze, backs up that claim.

“This is some of the most difficult water to fish in the Eastern part of the U.S. If you can catch fish here, you can catch fish anywhere,” Kunze says. “Glynn has good intuition. He makes the right decisions at the right time. It is not a reach by any means for him to do this professionally. He’s designed to do this.”

Goodwin learned quickly that he wouldn’t be able to tackle this adventure without the unrelenting support of his wife, Katie Conley Goodwin ’05. They also have two children, 7-year-old Grayson and 6-month-old Evelyn.

“It’s absolutely impossible if you don’t have a supportive wife or support system to do this,” says Goodwin, who finished third in his first professional event. “There are times I leave for 15 days of practicing and competing.

This is definitely a family affair.”

Katie, who works at the U.S. Bureau of Fiscal Services in Parkersburg, West Virginia, knew exactly the life she was getting into soon after she met her future husband.

“We met in Grace Johnson’s Accounting 202 class,” Katie says. “On our second date, he took me to the Willow Island Dam in February to fish. It’s the coldest I’ve ever been, but I wanted a man who had a true passion, and that’s exactly what I got. So, you have to be careful about what you pray for, I guess.”

If everything works out as planned, Goodwin believes his time at Marietta College has helped prepare him to take this leap of faith in the professional fishing world.

“I have a Business Management degree and a marketing background, so I could use it to put toward earning sponsorships from people,” he says. “I started learning how I needed to work with people to promote their products. Now I need companies I can work with that I can help build their business and build my business.”

And the dream is almost a reality.

“This is what I’ve wanted to do since I was 3 years old,” Goodwin says. “Every year, I work and save the money to fish the tournaments.

We’re at the point where we are free to chase this dream. I have a good feeling about it.”

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GLYNN GOODWIN

GLYN N GOODWIN ’ 04 IS CON F IDEN T HE ’L L BECOME F ULL-T IM E, PROF ESSION A L F ISHERMAN IN 201 8

GLYNN GOODWIN ’04 Bassmaster tournaments: 4 Times in the money: 3 First-place finishes: 1 Top-10 finishes: 3 Fishing rods: St. Croix Tackle company: Line Out Custom Tackle Boat: 2013 Nitro Z8, Mercury motor, Minn Kota trolling motor and Minn Kota Talons shallow water anchoring system

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irginia “Jinny” McCoy vividly recalls the day her parents made a “sizable” donation to an organization and the unexpected reaction of her friend.

“She said, ‘Aren’t you sad your dad gave all that money away? That’s part of your inheritance,’” Jinny says. “I didn’t look at it that way. It wasn’t my money, I didn’t work hard for it and I always believed my mother and father could do whatever they wanted with their money.”

Her outlook has never wavered, and Jinny is proud to follow in her parents’ footsteps by pledging $2 million to establish the Virginia McCoy Scholarship at Marietta College. She plans to have it fully funded in time to award the first scholarship — which will provide tuition, fees, room and board, and will be renewable for four years — to an incoming freshman in the fall of 2019. The total standard cost to attend Marietta this fall is $47,360 before applying scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

There are two other scholarships established at Marietta in the McCoy name — Jane McCoy Peterson Memorial Scholarship and the John B. and Jane T. McCoy Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Jane McCoy Peterson.

Currently, Marietta College has 201 endowed scholarships and 34 endowed awards totaling $2.89 million to fund scholarships. Jinny and her brother, John B. McCoy, agreed it would be nice to have a second McCoy Scholarship program established at a place their father, John G. McCoy ’35, cherished.

“My dad would be so proud (of the scholarship),” Jinny said.

“Education in our family has always been very important. We’ve always believed it is important for everyone to have an opportunity to get an education, and that doesn’t always mean a four-year college.”

In 1998, John G. fully endowed the John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy Scholarship Program at Marietta College to promote and recognize outstanding academic ability and achievement in an incoming freshman student. John and Jeanne also established the McCoy Teaching Excellence Professorship in 1993.

“There are no better friends to the students of Marietta College than the McCoy family, and everyone at Marietta College is incredibly grateful for the generous gift that Jinny McCoy has made,” says Dr. William N. Ruud, President and Professor of Management. “A Marietta College education is more than going to class for four years.

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now she is making it possible for us to impact two new lives every year.”

Jinny hopes to connect with the scholarship winners in the future, so they can see that there is a story behind the scholarship.

“When my parents were still alive, they would meet with the new scholarship winners as well as the McCoy Professors each year,” Jinny says. “My brother and I would like to renew that tradition with the students and faculty of Marietta College. The College and city were special to my parents.”

Growing up, Jinny visited Marietta regularly with her parents, and after two years at Endicott College in the Boston area, she had every intention of finishing her elementary education degree at Marietta College. But a six-week unpaid internship with her kindergarten teacher in Columbus altered her plans.

“She said to me after the second year of working with her that I wasn’t going to make it as a teacher,” Jinny says. “She said I didn’t have the patience for it, and she encouraged me to go to business school.”

Jinny chose the University of Arizona and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Public Administration in 1969.

“I really wanted to go to Marietta, but back then they didn’t have a business course,” she says.

Now, though, she’s making sure future students can attend.

“I’m excited and proud to be able to do this for Marietta College,” Jinny says. “I wanted to make it so you didn’t have to have a high grade-point average. I actually was not the best student, but it’s important for everyone to get some type of education.”

Angela Anderson, Vice President for Advancement, hopes alumni and friends of the College understand that all endowed scholarships help students make tuition more affordable.

“Jinny’s generosity to her father’s alma mater will have an impact on generations of Marietta College students and their families,” Anderson says. “This gift shows her confidence in Marietta College, President Ruud and our faculty. Jinny understands that by investing in Marietta College students, she is also investing in their futures and the future of the entire Marietta College community. There is a long line of McCoys who have given generously of their time, talent and treasure, providing amazing opportunities for students to attend Marietta College for free.”

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RYAN ZUNDELL

Virginia “Jinny” McCoy served on Marietta College’s Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2006, and was given honorary alumna status in 2009. She is also a member of the Erwin Academy and has supported many College funding priorities, including the Legacy Library, The Marietta Fund and the Jean Scott Endowment. Jinny is the daughter of John G. ’35 and Jeanne B. McCoy, as well as the niece of Charles W. McCoy ’42. She earned an associate’s degree from Endicott College in 1966 and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1969.

She started her career with B.C. Christopher & Company in 1969, and by the time she left in 1978, Jinny was a licensed stockbroker. She also worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. from 1978 to 1988, then started her own business, Credits and Debits Plus, in 1988, and sold it in 1992.

HOW TO CREATE AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP When you endow a scholarship, you create a permanent fund that will benefit students for generations. The principal is invested as part of the college endowment at all times. Earnings from the endowment, in accordance with policies and procedures established by our Board of Trustees, generate scholarship dollars to be awarded to students based on the donor established guidelines.

The minimum amount needed to start an endowed fund is $25,000. Pledges are accepted to work toward creating an endowment, typically in one to three years. The amount of the endowed fund coupled with the earnings of the endowment and policies established by the Board determine the amount of the scholarship that is awarded to students.

The Office of Advancement will guide you step by step on how to successfully endow a fund.

As the donor, you decide the parameters of the fund, including the name, who qualifies for it, if it’s renewable each year and any other requirements.

The Advancement Office can discuss how your donation can be made — whether it’s in cash, stock, property or a combination of giving modes.

Once your gift is made, it is invested and will remain a permanent asset for Marietta College. One year after it’s invested, your generous gift will begin assisting today’s Pioneers.

Your endowed scholarship will impact a lifetime of students.

Contact the office at 740-376-4711 to speak with an Advancement representative or visit www.marietta.edu/alumni/endowed-support for additional information.

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D EF I N I N G M EM ORI ES OF COL L EG E L I F E

FINDING HER CREATIVE FLOW

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ong before I ever knew there was a Marietta College, I knew I wanted to be a graphic designer. I’m sitting at my desk in my office at FITCH in downtown Columbus — where I also operate my own design studio, House of Helga — and I’m thinking about how I got to where I am today. I know I’m young and relatively new to the professional world, but I have two great careers.

I can say with certainty that everything I experienced at Marietta College is what made me the designer that I am today. There were so many moments that contributed to my current success — and most of them involved the faculty. I had a professor who regularly stayed late after a night class to help me work on projects even though she had already worked her day job and taught afterward. I had professors sit with me to discuss potential career directions and review what courses to take even though they weren’t my advisor. They did it because they honestly cared about my development and my future.

One moment that really stands out in my memory happened during the start of my junior year, when my design professor, Sara Alway-Rosenstock, gave me my first freelance job. Though this job was something she would normally do herself, her schedule was booked, and she wanted to give one of her students the opportunity for real-world graphic design experience.

I remember being so excited, not only at my first chance to work with a real-world client, but because Sara had seen something in me to give me this job. The assignment was to create a logo for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra of Parkersburg. I had to develop multiple options and present them to their board. Admittedly, I was nervous.

Sara didn’t just give me the job and leave me hanging. She took time out of her busy schedule to teach me how to write a design contract. She talked to me about pricing as a freelance designer and showed me how to communicate and present to a client. She reviewed my sketches and concepts, and helped me develop a creative direction and craft my working process. All of these things may seem so simple, but these skills really set me up for how I continue to work with clients today, and her encouragement made me feel more comfortable and confident in the way I work.

Do I think these experiences happen only at Marietta? Of course not. What I do know is that my Marietta experience far exceeded what I thought my four-year college adventure would be. I have been able to grow that first freelance project from Sara into a steady business of design work ranging from local startup branding to logos for international gaming blogs to packaging design for breweries. I even still use the basic framework of the original contract Sara helped me write.

Every success I have had with my design business, House of Helga, is rooted in that moment and all of the other moments I had in the design department at Marietta College.

KYLA WARFIELD ’13 Kyla is a graphic designer based in Columbus, Ohio. She works for FITCH, one of the world’s leading retail and brand consultancies, and is the founder and creative director of House of Helga, an independent design studio that creates memorable identities for small businesses. Her work can be seen at www.houseohelga.com.

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Strongly value the liberal arts Lynne Downey ’73 and Rob Goldsmith ’74 During Winter Weekend of 1972, neither Rob ’74 nor Lynne Downey Goldsmith ’73 had a date for the formal. Thanks to a mutual friend, the two were introduced and have been “dating” ever since.

“We were both enjoying the liquid refreshments at the Time Out, and Rob walked me back to the Chi Omega house,” Lynne says.

“He asked me out that night, and we never dated anyone else.”

Lynne graduated a year before Rob with a degree in History, moved 235 miles away to attend graduate school at the University of Kentucky and earned a Master of Arts in History.

“One night, crying in my Stroh’s 3.2 beer with ATO advisor Dan Jones, I told him my tale of woe,” says Rob, who lives in Broomfield, Colorado, with Lynne. “Dan kindly offered me his car for my trips to Lexington, and then the trap was sprung as I responded, ‘Oh, Dan, thanks so much, how can I ever repay this favor?’”

Jones asked that he promise to give back to his alma mater financially when Rob and Lynne settled into their jobs. And they didn’t let him down. The Goldsmiths have regularly donated to The Marietta Fund and are now members of the Sinclair Society — a group established for individuals and couples who have financially supported the College on a consistent basis.

“Marietta truly is a jewel that I fiercely defend and celebrate as a private, co-ed, nonsectarian, liberal arts institution,” says Rob, who earned a degree in Accounting. “Through time, as I grew and changed, the College provided the curricula and faculty advising to support my journey — ending in an accounting major and career.”

To learn more about the Sinclair Society and other ways your generosity is recognized, please visit www.marietta.edu/alumni/ giving-societies.

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Aaron L. Handleman ’68 continues to work full time as a lawyer in his firm’s Washington, D.C., office, which he has headed for 27 years. He is still doing trial work in civil litigation. He looks forward to the 50th year class reunion in October and hopes to see many of his classmates.

Larry Price ’69 was inducted to the Southern Local School District Hall of Fame Class of 2018 in February. The honor recognizes Southern Local School District graduates, employees and major contributors who have distinguished themselves by their individual contributions in scholarship, athletics, career, community service or society. Price was a standout athlete from grade school through college, where he played for the late Hall of Fame Coach Don Schaly ’62. At Marietta, he received four varsity letters and led the nation in ERA for most of his sophomore season. In high school, he set the school scoring record in basketball and was a member of the team that went unbeaten in back-to-back regular seasons. Professionally, Larry taught for 39 years, mostly with Butler Tech in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1992, he was honored as the Cincinnati Economic Teacher of the Year, and is currently coaching baseball at Lebanon High School, where he anticipates reaching his 300th win as coach this season.

Judi Billetter Brett ’71 (Alpha Sigma Tau) and her husband, Chuck, have a busy life keeping up with six children and six grandchildren.

When not chasing after grandkids, they enjoy kayaking and vacationing in Maine.

Kathy Foster ’74 was honored with an award for Inspirational Leadership by The New England Center for Children (NECC), a global leader in education for children with autism.

Kathy worked at NECC for 42 years in a number of roles, including as Director, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Advisor, and member of the Board of Directors. She retired from NECC this year. Kathy played an important role in NECC’s major strategic initiatives, including the expansion of services on its Southborough, Massachusetts, campus, the development of ACE® — an award-winning autism education software system, and the opening of NECC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. At Marietta, Kathy earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, History and Education.

Dr. Steve Moore ’78 was installed as president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 15, 2017, during the ODA’s 151st annual session in Columbus. As president of the ODA, Moore will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. He will continue efforts of past presidents to best serve the profession of dentistry and residents of Ohio through advocacy and legislative efforts and oral health public service programs.

Moore is a general dentist in private practice in West Chester. He is a member of the ODA Finance Committee, ODASC Board of Directors and ODPAC Board of Directors. He is a past president of the Keely Dental Society and past chair of the ODA’s Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice and Finance Committee. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Margaret Barker ’81 spoke at the Library of Congress Best Practices in Literacy awards conference on November 28, 2017. Margaret is the founder of Reading Works, a nonprofit adult literacy program located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reading Works was named a 2017 Best Practices in Literacy Honoree. Literacy initiatives from six countries were honored at the event.

Rocky Peck ’88 was appointed to serve on the Farm Service Agency’s West Virginia State Committee. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the appointment in early January. In this role, Peck serves as the liaison between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and agriculture producers.

Jason Rebrook ’96 was promoted to President at Hilcorp Energy Corp., which employs more than 1,825 people. Rebrook oversees Hilcorp’s A&D, land departments and the midstream assets of Hilcorp’s Harvest Pipeline Co. Michael Eichhorn ’98 was recently named Senior Vice President for Global Energy A&D at Citi in Houston, Texas.

Jamie Kendrioski ’01 was recently recognized with the James Leck Distinguished Service Award from NAFSA: Association of International Educators — the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. He received the award during NAFSA’s regional conference in November. Kendrioski serves as the Director of International Services and Multicultural Education at Babson College.

Dr. Mark Lane ’01 and Tia Knowlton Lane ’98 announce the birth of their son Evan Samyr, who was born February 7, 2018.

Evan joins big brother Ethan Khalil and big sister Emma Rayah, who are more than excited by his early arrival. The family cannot wait to introduce their newest addition to Marietta College.

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Bill Kelley ’58 (Alpha Sigma Phi) and his wife, Donna, received in November one of five 2017 Pro Bono Support awards from the Legal Aid Society of Columbus (Ohio), the Columbus Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Foundation.

The award recognizes the years of support Bill and Donna have given to the Third Thursday Legal Clinic, a Neighborhood Outreach ministry of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church of Columbus and The Legal Aid Society. Clients of the legal clinic come for many reasons. LASC and TTLC serve low-income individuals and seniors with a wide variety of free civil legal assistance. Bill and Donna serve as the clinic coordinators.

In November 2016, Col. Mark Patterson ’89 retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 24 years as a judge advocate (military attorney).

He then completed a Master’s of Law (LL.M.) in International Dispute Resolution at Fordham University, New York, in May 2017, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In January 2018, he started working as University Ombuds for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Graham Cochran ’93 was recently appointed Associate Dean for Operations in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Dr. Cochran serves in a college-wide leadership role to develop and support the strategy, people and operations contributing to the CFAES mission. He is responsible for risk management, accountability, strategic planning, information and educational technology, land resources, facilities, capital planning, safety and policy. Cochran lives in Worthington, Ohio, with his wife, Stacy Scoble Cochran ’92, and two children.

Theo and Emilee Knowlton Andrianos ’06 announce the birth of their daughter.

Lillianna Rose Marie Andrianos was born Oct. 6, 2017.

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Matt DeSico ’10 was promoted to regional sales director at Park Place Technologies. He manages a team of account managers who cover the Ohio Valley region.

After serving the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC) since 2012, Emily Carpenter ’11 became Executive Director on Jan. 1, 2018. In her current role, she oversees programs, coordinates projects and manages the fiscal wellbeing of the KCFC. Sean Munfield ’13 moved to New York City and joined IgnitionOne as an account development manager.

Gretchen Remier ’13 recently joined Oxford Immunotec in Fort Worth, Texas, as an account manager.

Tasha Faulkner ’07 and Eric Strome were married on Aug. 19, 2017, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The bride was joined by fellow Marietta College alumni, including (from back left to front right) Neil Thompson ’05, Sean McManus ’04, Daniel Michalak ’07, Melissa Jones Thompson ’05, Holly Bader Probst ’06, Jenn DeGain McManus ’06, Carrie Corder Bell ’07, Jasmine Goodnight ’07, Erin Carlin ’08, Ashlyn Heider ’06, Tasha, Amy Latorre Chubak ’06 and Jessie Harris ’07.

Natalie Mayan ’15 has been named Senior Account Executive for Mindful Kreative, a firm based in Pittsburgh. In this role, Mayan will use her experience and expertise in marketing and account services to help clients achieve their communications goals.

Justin McIntosh ’02 joined Root Insurance Company in Columbus, Ohio, as a Social Media Manager.

Clarice Sinn ’04 moved to Dallas to begin a new job at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children’s Health as an attending physician and assistant professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. She is also the new associate program director for the residency program.

Jessica Offenberger Kelley ’07, MCM’08 won two New York Emmys at the 60th annual New York Emmy awards for documentaries The Last Trailer Park and Out of the Shadows, Remembering Negro League Baseball. She worked on the projects with her team at Newsday, where she is the video editor. In total, Kelley has won five New York Emmys.

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Amy Kauffman ’14 was promoted to anchor with Newson6 of Griffin Communication. She joined the Tulsa, Oklahoma, station in January 2017 as an Alert News Desk Anchor/Producer.

Prior to that, she was an anchor with North Platte News.

Becca Thomas ’14 joined Columbus College of Art & Design as an Admissions Counselor.

Joseph Unger ’14 and Sunni Clyse were married on Oct. 7, 2017, at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church in Ironton, Ohio. Pictured with the couple are groomsmen (from left) Taylor Pottmeyer ’14, Jonathan Monnig ’14, Joseph, Sunni, Eric Hansen ’14 and Lucas Eick ’14. Other alumni in attendance were Payton Blair ’15, Darci Combs ’14, Kaitlin Pottmeyer ’16, Andrew Fitzgerald ’14, Tim Hemenway ’14, Stacey Smith ’14, Melina Feitl ’14, Megan Heater ’16 and Layne Archer ’16. The newlyweds spent three weeks in Australia and are residing in Columbus, Ohio.

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Bobby Schehl ’13 was promoted to Art Director at Woodcraft Magazine following two years as an Associate Art Director.

In February, Craig Sundstrom ’07 became a council member in Hartville, Ohio.

Following two years with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Khrista Halaiko Achtermann ’08 is now a project manager with Central Ohio Primary Care.

Seth Imhoff ’08 is still a sports broadcaster with WQKT/WKVX radio in Wooster, Ohio, but now he is also a sales agent with SenText Solutions.

Brian Myers ’08 was named an Optimization Consultant with Medical Advantage Group.

Tyler Okel ’08 was promoted to Biological Manufacturing Supervisor at Noveome Biotherapeutics, Inc. He has been with the company since 2012.

Mayan previously served in multiple account management roles, including Account Coordinator and Account Executive with Moroch, a major advertising agency. She has experience building and maintaining client relationships, developing marketing materials and coordinating radio, television, print and digital advertising.

“I am excited to be working for such an outstanding agency that has so much momentum right now,” Mayan says. “Mindful Kreative has a strong team and 15 years of experience working with first-class clients. I look forward to working with some of these amazing organizations.”

Margaret Price ’16 was promoted to an account executive with Great Lakes Publishing in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

Michael Reese ’17 is the band director at Elida Middle School and is also a front ensemble technician with Connexus Performing Arts Association in Delaware, Ohio.

Guy Wharton ’17 joined KPMG US as a Deal Advisory Associate in Houston, Texas.

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Howard’s second true-crime book in works for the big screen

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ven before Dave Howard ’89 finished the research on his latest book, Chasing Phil: The Adventures of Two Undercover Agents with the World’s Most Charming Con Man, there was already a buzz about a movie being in the works based on the nonfiction crime thriller.

The book, which was published in October and is available at all major retailers and online bookstores, tells the story of how two FBI agents, Jack Brennan and Jim Wedick, who are now both retired, went undercover for a year in an attempt to take down scam artist Phil Kitzer. “[Robert Downey Jr.] and his wife, Susan, optioned the movie based on my book proposal and hired a screenwriter even before I’d done much of my research,” Howard says. “They now have a finished script based on the book, and the project is on their front burner.”

Downey Jr. intends to play Kitzer.

Howard was inspired to write Chasing Phil after writing his first book, Lost Rights: The Misadventures of a Stolen American Relic, a nonfiction story that charts the fate of one of the 14 original copies of the Bill of Rights. His first book involved an FBI sting, and he eventually became connected to Myron Fuller, whose undercover work kick-started the Abscam investigation in 1978.

“He told riveting stories, and it seemed like there might be a book in there somewhere, but I wasn’t sure where it was all going,” he says. “Parts of his story had already been incorporated into the movie American Hustle. But then at one point, he said, ‘You know, it all started with two young agents out in Indiana who spent a year traveling with a con man.’ I stopped him and said, ‘Wait. Say that again.’ As soon as I heard those words, I knew that that was my book.”

Howard delved into researching the agents’ role in taking down Kitzer and became fascinated with the close connection Brennan and Wedick had with the focus of their undercover investigation.

“The ’70s, the globe-trotting, the tension, the big, vibrant characters, the highly creative financial fraud, the turning point for the FBI ... and the intense connection that grew between the two agents and Phil Kitzer, the con man, was captivating,” Howard says. “I love that it’s a true-crime story that, ultimately, is a story about friendship.”

After Myron introduced Howard to Brennan and Wedick, the three spent more than two years talking about the evolution of their investigation. After researching court documents and other archives throughout the country, Howard would ask the retired agents to expound on the information he dug up.

Howard, who majored in Journalism and earned a minor in History from Marietta, says he was fortunate to have studied under Bill Sheppard, just before Sheppard retired in 1988.

“With Chasing Phil, I did lots of conventional reporting — that is, interviewing people who populate the book — and digging through various National Archive branches for trial papers and transcripts,” Howard says. “The history thread runs through the enterprise, too: I knew to seek out the root story and context. In this case, why did the FBI only begin doing undercover work around 1977, when the operation described in my book took place? The answer had to do with J. Edgar Hoover’s paranoia, and it was pretty fascinating.”

Before the Kitzer investigation, the FBI hadn’t put much focus on white-collar crime. Agents Brennan and Wedick had to fight to remain undercover and on the case.

“It ended up being a forehead-slapping moment for the FBI,” Howard says. “These guys are taking way more money than bank robbers. In the aftermath, financial fraud and white-collar crime became a priority, and — spoiler alert here — Kitzer traveled the country while he was still in prison, lecturing agents on how it’s done. As a result of what these two agents did, and what Kitzer taught them once he flipped, the bureau as an institution became far more adept at going after people like [Paul] Manafort.”

Learn more about Howard’s books at www.davidhowardauthor.com.

When it comes to saints, there is no place like Rome. The topic of saints has been and continues to be of universal interest. Dr. Nicol Nixon Augusté ’93 (Sigma Sigma Sigma) recently published her inaugural book, Rome’s Female Saints: A Poetic Pilgrimage to the Eternal City, a multidisciplinary work exuding biography, prayer and poetry. This book stems from her SCAD Affiliated American Academy in Rome Fellowship.

Augusté is a Professor of Liberal Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design and currently lives in Savannah, Georgia. Her work has appeared in journals such as Catholic Medical Quarterly UK, Sandhill Review and The Tau. The importance of Rome’s Female Saints rests in continuing to tell the stories of women who have been largely ignored by or lost to history, allowing readers interested in sainthood, martyrdom, history, biography, poetry and travel to share in an experience that can continue into the next generation. Saints covered in this book range from women living during the Apostolic Age, such as Saints Anastasia and Basilissa of Rome, to current saints like Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Rome’s Female Saints is available through WestBow Press and online at retailers such as Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

Best-selling author Judi Billetter Brett ’71 (Alpha Sigma Tau) recently published her third book, Levels of Truth, with Black Lyon Publishing.

Writing under her penname, Reece Brett, she has previously published Stranger to Love (Black Lyon Publishing) and If You Dare (Lyrical Press). Her children’s book series, Adventures of Buck the Buckle-Up Dog was written for the New Jersey Traffic Safety Bureau and is available in New Jersey schools. Levels of Truth and her other contemporary romance and women’s fiction books can be purchased online at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, Black Lyon Publishing and her website, www. reecebrett.com.

Margaret Powers Milardo ’66 published her second book, No Turning Back, which features the return of Brandi, the main character in her award-winning first book, Brandi. Her first book won the Grassic Short Novel Prize in 2011.

Readers can purchase Milardo’s books from Amazon.com and from the publisher, Evening Street Press.

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IN MEMORIAM 1940s Dolliver W. Pierce ’41 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Baden, Pennsylvania (4/4/2015).

W. Milton Hendrixson ’42 of Goldsboro, North Carolina (1/3/2018).

Shirley J. Matz Bell ’43 (Chi Omega) of Providence Forge, Virginia (12/4/2016).

Betty K. Markley ’43 (Chi Omega) of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania (11/20/2017) Ruth Cogswell Dake ’46 (Chi Omega) of Lowell, Michigan (10/15/2017).

David S. Peck ’49 (Delta Upsilon) of San Juan Capistrano, California (8/20/2017).

1950s Donald C. Hubbard ’50 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Charleston, West Virginia (1/21/2018).

Sally M. McIntire Woodring ’53 (Alpha Xi Delta) of Ocala, Florida (10/2/2017).

Jack G. Hannaman ’55 of Parkersburg, West Virginia (11/23/2017).

Mary Kiriakis Belcheff ’57 (Sigma Kappa) of East Brunswick, New Jersey (10/3/2017).

Phillip H. Elliott ’57 (Delta Upsilon) (Phi Beta Kappa) of Cincinnati, Ohio (12/6/2017).

Herbert R. Reif ’58 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Wellsville, New York (1/14/2018).

Gail L. Croft Mason ’59 (Sigma Kappa) of Crestview, Florida (10/10/2017).

Survivors include a daughter, Cristie G. Kirkpatrick Woodbury ’84, and son, B. Scott Kirkpatrick ’86.

Karl W. Stephan ’59 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Carey, Ohio (1/9/2018).

1960s

Marvin S.T. Lazarus ’50 of Mount Airy, Maryland (10/19/2017).

Barry L. Elder ’60 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Marietta, Ohio (11/16/2017).

Thomas E. Lizotte ’50 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Westport, Massachusetts (1/14/2018).

Eugene S. Cosloy ’60 of Kittery Point, Maine (11/5/2017).

Homer D. McIntire ’50 (Delta Upsilon) of Shinnston, West Virginia (8/7/2017).

Arthur Swenson Jr. ’50 of Gainesville, Georgia (7/10/2017).

Marjorie R. Rech Hamperian ’51 of Williamstown, West Virginia (12/7/2017).

Neil M. Eddy ’52 of St. Mary’s, West Virginia (12/4/2017).

William D. Lieving ’52 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Parkersburg, West Virginia (1/8/2018).

E. Grandon Snyder ’52 of St. Marys, West Virginia (10/23/2017).

Garland Tatterson Jr. ’53 of Canal Winchester, Ohio (9/21/2017).

Thomas E. Cottrell ’60 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Xenia, Ohio (10/10/2017).

Lawrence I. Rosenthal ’60 of Lake Worth, Florida (12/3/2017).

Patrick H, Bowen ’61 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Bridgeport, Connecticut (1/30/2018).

Larry L. Hayes ’61 of Cincinnati, Ohio (12/19/2017).

Robert R. Pearson ’61 of St. Augustine, Florida (1/14/2018).

Harry D. Piatt ’61 of Williamstown, West Virginia (8/26/2017).

William F. Thiessen Jr. ’61 (Delta Tau Delta) of Newtown, Connecticut (9/30/2017).

John H. Thomas ’61 of Reno, Ohio (5/4/2017).

Joseph R. Huffman ’62 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of New Lexington, Ohio (11/1/2017).

Larry G. Huffman ’62 of Hillsboro, Ohio (10/23/2017).

Frank T. McMaster ’62 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2/4/2018). Survivors include a niece, Julie Jeffries ’93.

Darrell B. Stalnaker ’62 of Shorewood, Illinois (11/5/2017).

Joan E. Ohlheiser Craney ’63 (Sigma Kappa) of Taneytown, Maryland (9/24/2017) Janet L. Willison O’Brien ’63 of Marietta, Ohio (9/25/2017).

Jane L. Koehler Kemp ’63 (Chi Omega) of Klinger Lake, Sturgis, Michigan (12/3/2017).

Cassandra S. Neill ’71 of Marietta, Ohio (1/26/2018).

John A. Pavlik ’71 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of White Oak, Pennsylvania (6/2/2015).

Timothy C. Roark ’72 of Renton, Washington (12/6/2017).

Patricia A. Shechter ’72 of Hayward, California (6/1/2017).

William F. Maher ’73 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (11/18/2017). Survivors include a son, William F. Maher III ’05 and a sister, Diane Maher Burgess ’74 (Alpha Gamma Delta).

Thomas J. Robinson ’74 of Ocala, Florida (12/14/2016).

Michael A. Glasser Jr. ’75 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Ashland, Ohio (9/24/2017).

Noele M. Doyle Clews ’64 (Alpha Xi Delta) of Portsmouth, Ohio (12/9/2017).

David C. Sheridan ’78 of Vienna, West Virginia (12/30/2016).

Paul T. Beach ’65 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) of Montgomery Township, New Jersey (11/23/2017). Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Winters Beach ’66 (Sigma Kappa).

Catherine J. Peck ’82 of Parkersburg, West Virginia (11/21/2017). Survivors include a son, Rocky A. Peck ’88, and a daughter, Bryanna J. Peck ’93.

Harold Cranston ’65 (Delta Upsilon) of Marietta, Ohio (1/16/2018).

1980s

David A. Stovall ’83 of San Antonio, Texas (11/18/2017).

James R. Wilson ’65 of Chapel Hill, North Carolina (7/17/2017).

Julienne M. DeChristofaro ’84 (Alpha Xi Delta) of Pascagoula, Mississippi (11/14/2017).

Stephen C. Newton ’66 (Delta Tau Delta) of Williamstown, West Virginia (12/25/2017).

William F. Brosnan ’86 of Skowhegan, Maine (9/30/2017). Survivors include a sister, JoAnn Brosnan ’85.

Raymond H. Poet ’66 of Portland, Connecticut (1/27/2018.) Survivors include his wife, Janet K. Burkel Poet ’67.

Patrick W. Cain ’87 of Rawlins, Wyoming (9/16/2017).

Kathleen J. Oldfield ’69 of Waterloo, New York (12/6/2017).

Tony D. Starr ’87 of Caldwell, Ohio (12/16/2017).

1970s Jeffrey C. Flowers ’70 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Allentown, Pennsylvania (10/30/2017).

CHARLES W. SCHOB ’52 (1930-2018) Considered the “Pioneer 3-2 student,” Charles Schob was the first Marietta College student to complete the engineering dual degree program. Mr. Schob attended Marietta College for three years and transferred to the Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve University) in Cleveland to complete his engineering education in 1953.

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He served for 17 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves as a pilot and recruiter, and worked as a plant engineer at B.F. Goodrich.

Sadly, Mr. Schob died on Jan. 20, 2018, in Marietta at the age of 87. Survivors include his son, Andy Schob ’93, his daughter, Betsy Schob Robinson ’91.

New-look Founders Day celebration a welcome change

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ollowing his first Founders Day experience at Marietta College, President Bill Ruud thought something was missing.

“We needed to celebrate. We needed to have a birthday party,” he says. “It’s important that the College celebrates its accomplishments with the faculty, staff, students and community.”

That’s exactly what the College did when it held the 183rd Founders Day event on Feb. 15.

There was still the handing out of awards to faculty, staff and community members, but the event was larger and included a happy hour and dinner — and birthday cupcakes.

“We are very excited about our new Founders Day program. For the first time in a long while, it’s really a campus celebration. That’s what it should be — a chance to come together and celebrate our faculty and staff, the work we do with our students, and our deep and meaningful ties to the greater MOV community,” says Dr. Janet Bland, Provost and Dean of the Faculty. “Not to mention cupcakes — because we are celebrating the ‘birthday’ of Marietta College.

The planning committee did a wonderful job, and we are already looking forward to next year.”

Jolene Powell, McCoy Professor of Art, enjoyed the new format.

“Founders Day felt more festive and celebratory,” she says. “I also feel including the student performances engaged them with the event.”

Student attendance in recent years had waned, and this year, only selected

students were invited. President Ruud says the committee will look at other ways to involve more students in 2019.

David Erzen ’19 is pleased to hear that students will play an even larger role next year.

“The Founders Day event this year truly was 110 percent better than the year before in the McDonough Auditorium. I believe that the change in format to its current state truly reinvigorated the event,” he says. “I would really like to see a greater cross-section of the current student population, though. Maybe invite athletic team captains or presidents of different student organizations.”

This year’s Founders Day committee was made up of employees across campus — Christy Burke (Education Abroad), Robert Marias (Student Life), Tara Meagle (Advancement), Mark Miller (Academic Affairs), Jeff Schaly (Athletics), Angie Stevens (Academic Affairs) and Bob Van Camp (Faculty).

President Ruud said the goal now is to make next year’s even better.

“We are doing so many amazing things at Marietta College that I want to make sure we take the time to celebrate our accomplishments,” he says. “At this year’s Founders Day ceremony, we were able to share what we are doing and thank everyone for making Marietta such a special place. We are turning Founders Day into a must-attend event.”

TOM PERRY

“The Founders Day event this year truly was 110 percent better than the year before in the McDonough Auditorium. I believe that the change in format to its current state truly reinvigorated the event.”

— David Erzen ’19

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THE PRO GR ESSIVE PIONEER

Larry Sloter ’02 FORMER BANKER’S VISION BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO LOCAL LEGENDARY EATERY

“The biggest thing that I wanted to do was to put my stamp on the history that was already here. I just wanted to take advantage of everything this region has to offer. During the growing season, we’re probably 90-95 percent local. If we can get it local, that’s our first option. Anything we can’t get sourced locally, we work with our big supplier to have it sourced at least within a 100-mile radius. … We are as close to being a 100 percent fromscratch kitchen as you’re going to find. We brine our own corned beef to make our Reubens and corned beef hash, we mix all of our dry ingredients ourselves, we make our own butter and buttermilk, we use a dairy in Pomeroy (Ohio) to get all of our drinking milk and, though we can’t get locally grown oranges, we squeeze all of our own orange juice. All of things that I wanted to accomplish, we’ve been able to accomplish — and we did it in just two years.”

B I O G RA P H Y: There are certain off-campus locations that spark instant memories

to anyone who has ever called Marietta College home. Since 1944, grabbing a bite for breakfast has meant a stop at The Busy Bee Restaurant in Harmar. In 2015, Larry Sloter ’02 decided to step away from his career in higher education and banking to use his business and marketing skills to lead the longstanding mom and pop shop.

“I work twice as hard but smile twice as much,” he says. Since buying the restaurant, Sloter has expanded it to add seating and handicap accessibility, and developed relationships with local farmers and farmers markets to stock the menu with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. He also has reconnected with the College by sharing his knowledge of businesses through Marietta’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. He and his wife, Kristin Schultheis Sloter ’03, live in Marietta with their two sons, Gabe, 14, and Reid, 10.