Marietta Magazine (Winter 2019)

WINTE R 2019

THE MAGAZI N E OF M A R I E T TA COL L EG E

The Marietta Effect RECENT STUDY EXAMINES COLLEGE’S REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

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Marietta establishes mental health counseling program Summer reading camp returns

PHOTOS BY NATE KNOBEL

TRANSITIONS

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hether the memories were made just one year ago when Amisha Herd ’18 led the women’s basketball team to its best season ever, or over Jeanne Arbuckle’s remarkable 31-year coaching career, the stories never get old. Reminiscing about the days of the past can even be humorous, as when former All-American baseball player Darrell Fatzinger ’94 impersonated legendary baseball coach Don Schaly ’59 during his Hall of Fame acceptance speech. Arbuckle and Fatzinger were joined by fellow inductees Clay Ream ’08, Lindsey Romick-Rosendale ’07, Amy Lehosit Spell ’06 and Mike DeMark ’06. Celebrating greatness never gets old, and no one does it quite like Marietta College during Winter Weekend.

MA RIETTA COLLEGE BOA RD OF TRUSTEES

M ESSAGE F RO M T H E PRESIDENT

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can still remember when I interviewed to be Marietta College’s 19th President and was asked what needed to be accomplished in my first year. My answer was succinct: We needed to share the wonderful and inspirational stories that defined the College with prospective students, parents, alumni and

donors. We needed to tell our great story!

We have accomplished this goal and continue to do so through the work of our Admission Office, faculty members, athletic coaches and the Communication and Brand Management team. Now we have a different, but just as important story to share.

To help us analyze the depth and breadth of the economic benefits the College brings to our region and our citizens, we recently enlisted the services of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs to conduct a study on the economic impact of Marietta College on the Mid-Ohio Valley.

In December, we received the results of an exhaustive economic impact study that looked at how Marietta College influences the local region. These results are eye opening, even for us at the College, and you can learn more about it by reading the main feature in this magazine and online at www.marietta.edu/mc-economic-impact-2018. Consider these conclusions: •

Marietta College’s overall economic impact on the region is $55 million annually.

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The College’s operations have an employment impact of $44 million on the region — every three jobs at Marietta College (374 total) lead to an additional job in the regional economy (137).

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Student spending contributed nearly $3 million in economic benefits to the region in Fiscal Year 2017.

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A total of $2.8 million in tax revenue for the state and localities throughout the region was directly associated with the College in FY 2017.

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Looking at these numbers, it’s clear that Marietta College is a major contributor to the Mid-Ohio Valley

Chair George W. Fenton Vice Chair Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Secretary Mark Miller Treasurer Michele Marra Robert M. (Bob) Brucken ’56 Christopher Cortez ’71 Jan D. Dils ’90 Janice Downey Donoghue ’75 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 Daniel Leonard ’85 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 Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76 Patricia (Patti) Kral Zecchi ’71

economy in very much the same way that Memorial Health System, Peoples Bank, Pioneer Pipe and other major employers are. A lot of this impact comes from the ripple effect of our operations.

The College employs more than 350 people who are leaders on campus and in the community. Less evident, but not insignificant, are the hundreds of full-time jobs created outside the College for people who rely indirectly on Marietta College for their paychecks. These are the men and women supplying the goods and services that the College needs to operate — everyone from food service providers and skilled laborers to office supply salespeople

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and delivery persons.

Alumni are also part of this success. Every time you visit campus, eat at a restaurant or spend a night in one of our local hotels, it helps the local economy — and more than likely you wouldn’t be doing so if not for your connection to the College.

It’s clear that Marietta College is a key economic driver in the Mid-Ohio Valley, and we plan to be here for a long time. I will continue to share with you Marietta College’s bold vision for the future.

Thank you for your passion, support and all you do for this fantastic institution.

BRING FORTH A PIONEER!

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Patty Bain Bachner ’77 Marianne Candido ’85 Melissa Yusko Clawson ’05 Keith Coleman ’77 Jason Gromelski ’98 Susan Hauck-Bell ’85 Michael Joliat ’06 Adam Kopp ’88 Mark Lane ’01, PA’04 Kathy Wilcox Lentner ’97 Rocco Manzo ’59 Gene Neill ’16 Rocky Peck ’88 Ariel Ross ’13 Christine Zernick Suter ’84 Mark Vizza ’98 Travis Wells ’97 James Wilson ’69

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Marietta College is a key player in the Mid-Ohio Valley’s economy.

An analysis conducted by Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs illustrates how College, student and employee spending play an important role in the community’s vibrancy.

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MLK Jr. Day of Service and Reflection Alumni Masons Foreshadow Foundation Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program

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Lacrosse player overcomes challenges Alumnus works with NHL’s Anaheim Ducks Meet the VanderWals

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Supporting the Dr. Gloria Stewart Scholarship

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EDITORS Tom Perry and Gi Smith ART DIRECTOR Ryan Zundell PHOTOGRAPHERS Nate Knobel, Tom Perry, Michelle Waters, Rebecca Wheeler ILLUSTRATORS Patrick Boyer, Matthew Hollings CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Claire Berlin, Jennifer Folwell, Michael Salnick PRESIDENT Dr. William N. Ruud PROVOST Dr. Janet Bland VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Angela Anderson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING Kathryn Gloor 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 Vice President of Communication and Brand Management at Marietta.

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MARIETTA SCENE

(Top) Nate Hinckley ’22 (left), Ty’Reik Martin ’22 and fellow members of Marietta College’s Brother 2 Brother organization spent an evening helping Marietta Main Street remove downtown holiday decorations.

(Center) The Kara Grainger Band was one of the acts that performed during the College’s An Evening of Blues & Americana Music in the newly renovated Gathering Place.

(Bottom left) Hana Nishikawa ’22, Ryuta Downing and Sue Kawamoto ’22 wore traditional Japanese clothes during the World Traditional Costume Fashion Show at this year’s Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration.

(Bottom right) Alec Shook 19, Shawnté Watson ’21 and Liz Nedved ’20 enjoyed some time outdoors during a recent snowy day on campus.

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ust before the holidays, TP and I discussed column ideas for the winter edition of your Marietta Magazine.

The topic that rose to the front of that conversation is the need to send out a survey to our readers about what they like and would prefer to read in Marietta Magazine. Naturally, that led me to write about my fixation with game shows when I was in kindergarten.

Being the youngest of four meant that, as my siblings completed their full days of school, I went for only half a day, so the giant 23-inch Zenith console television was all mine until late afternoon. The first part of my day was spent with fellow 5-year-olds and Mrs. Knowlton, but after the graham crackers and milk, it was Bob Barker, Richard Dawson, Dick Clark and sometimes Chuck Barris.

Some days, I would catch part of The Price Is Right when I arrived home from school. If I could remember to check the time (by “check the time” I mean ask my mother what time it was, as I couldn’t tell time yet), I would switch from The Price Is Right to Family Feud, then to The $20,000 Pyramid. If all the planets aligned and if I could convince my mother to let me skip my nap, I could watch one of my favorites: The Gong Show.

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While all the shows were fueled by competition to win the biggest and best prizes, my favorites — Family Feud and The Gong Show — seemed to take it to a different level. Family Feud was all about how well the family members competed as a team, while The Gong Show focused on contestants trying out their talents before a panel of three judges, hoping not to get cut off midway through their routines with the sounding of the thumbs-down gong.

To draw similarities between my game show memories and the forthcoming survey, we want feedback on how the magazine is meeting your needs and how we are performing as a team — what types of stories do you enjoy reading, and what areas need to be improved, changed or cut? As TP and I develop appropriate questions for the survey, which will be coming out this spring, we hope you will take the time to share your thoughts and ideas.

It’s important to us that you — our audience — are satisfied with the variety of stories that are offered in the magazine. It’s important that the stories we feature entertain you, challenge you and shed light on new ideas, much like the education offered at Marietta College. Most of all, the survey will help us improve our engagement with you and ensure that we all stay on the same channel.

COMME NTS FROM OUR RE ADER S

Dear Editors, I just received the latest edition of the magazine and, naturally, was reading the article about the Class of ’68 and Homecoming, since I was a member of that class and was a participant in that great weekend. And there I discovered myself being quoted as part of the article and remembered that I had spoken to Ms. [Claire] Berlin at the banquet. I would like to clarify the following in relation to that discussion — While my story about my own extracurricular experiences at MC — and specifically the amazing help I received from Willard “Boss” Friederich — is completely accurate, one aspect of that discussion, as printed, needs amendment in order to give full credit where credit is due. Yes, I was managing editor of The Marcolian that year, but it was our co-editors, David Herd and Tim Maroney, who made the decision to run an editorial against the Vietnam War, after consultation with our advisor, William Sheppard. I remember feeling proud of this then and I still feel intensely proud to have been part of that Marcolian staff, but I did not make that decision. They, as editors, did that. I do believe that I accurately conveyed what Shep advised them at the time. If not, Dave and Tim must further correct me in print!

Janet Matthews Cohen ’68

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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Visit marietta.edu/give to help today’s Pioneers.

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Marietta College students and employees spend the morning filling GoPacks in The Gathering Place.

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rilynn Kirk barely glances at the border strand in front of Jacob Baker as she tries a few open spaces with the puzzle piece she spied lying in a neat pile in front of her.

Within a few seconds, she finds the proper home for the piece.

“She’s a natural,” says Jared Weiss ’21, who, along with fellow Marietta College baseball players Isaac Huffman ’21, Mike Hale ’19 and Jacob Baker ’19, gave Kirk their full attention as they helped the little girl work a puzzle featuring a kitten sitting in a pink tennis shoe.

Kirk is a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, where half of Marietta College’s baseball team spent the morning with children playing games, working puzzles and doing other fun activities as part of the College’s inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service & Reflection. The other half of the team worked in The Gathering Place on campus, packing GoPacks for elementary and middle school students in the Marietta City Schools District who rely on these food packs for nourishment during snow days and spring break.

Rather than hold classes on Monday, January 21, the College offered multiple opportunities for students and employees to serve the community, and also offered educational workshops to faculty and staff in the afternoon that provided resources in civic engagement and student support.

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designed to engage, involve and impact all participants through multiple opportunities of participation. Honoring Dr. King’s visit to Marietta College on March 2, 1967, the day provided an opportunity for the campus to understand the role the civil rights leader has played in the fabric of American history.

“Our goal was to provide a day of service that reflected the struggle for African-American freedom and civil rights for the underserved through community engagement, educational opportunities and reflective programming,” says Dr. Nkenge Friday, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Diversity and Inclusion.

The day included on-campus and off-campus direct service projects in the morning, a campus-wide celebration luncheon that featured five students reciting portions of Dr. King’s speeches, faculty and staff workshops after lunch, and student discussion programs in the evening. Melvin Shuler ’19 recited “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” Jo Herd-Middlebrooks ’19 recited “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and Tyler Walker ’22, Eric Landrum ’22 and Siarra Demichele ’22 recited portions of the speech Dr. King delivered during his 1967 visit to Marietta College.

“It was an honor to recite MLK’s last speech,” Shuler says. “Who knows, would I even be here if it weren’t for him? So because of that I felt privileged to be a part of the Day of Service. It was also nerve-racking. It felt like a lot of pressure saying his last speech before he died. I wanted to make sure I did

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it justice. It was almost like he predicted his death. He was so confident in his eternal life.

It was a great example of the place I want to be emotionally and spiritually before I leave this place. The content of the speech was impactful, so I felt obligated to deliver with passion and conviction.”

Friday says the students spent hours rehearsing the speeches and dedicating their efforts to make the day’s programming a success.

“We wanted to highlight the legacy and life of Dr. King by emphasizing his 1967 visit to Marietta College and have our students speak in order to provide a voice of the struggle for equal rights — one that resonates with our current generation and is calling for additional work in confronting the persistent problems of prejudice, poverty and access,” Friday says.

In addition to spending time with children at the Boys & Girls Club and filling 120 boxes and 120 snow bags for the GoPacks program, Maribeth Saleem-Tanner, Director of Civic Engagement, says more than 400 Marietta College volunteers also conducted service projects at the Marietta Family YMCA, Ely Chapman Center, Humane Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Trading Post nonprofit thrift store and Peoples Bank Theatre.

Baseball coach Brian Brewer smiled as he watched his players, who outnumbered the children at the Boys & Girls Club, interact with the kids through conversation, card games, playing pool and other activities.

“The College didn’t have classes today and made this optional,” Brewer says. “If your options are sleeping in or helping, I know these guys will always choose helping.

I think we have a pretty special group here.”

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ess Raines ’96 and Fred Dobson ’82 have more in common than graduating from Marietta College — the two men hold leadership positions in the Free & Accepted Masons.

This fall, the two will join about 1,500 fellow Masons on Marietta College’s campus for the fraternity’s annual communication.

“It took me nearly five years to make this happen,” says Raines, who was installed as the 163rd Grand Master of Masons in Ohio in October 2018. “It’s the only place large enough here in Marietta to be able to host us. If we weren’t able to secure getting Dyson Baudo [Recreation Center], we would have had to move the communication out of the area.”

The Grand Lodge of Ohio was formed in 1808.

“The really unique part is that Freemasonry entered the state of Ohio right here in Marietta through Jonathan Hart and Rufus Putnam having a dispensation empowering them to open a lodge from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts,” Raines says. “And so that was the start of the Masons in the Northwest Territory.”

Dobson is the Senior Grand Warden in Massachusetts, which is the third oldest Masonic lodge in the world and the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. Dobson joined the Masons about 10 years ago, following in his father’s footsteps.

They are the only father/son team to serve as Senior Grand Warden in Massachusetts Grand Lodge history. His son and sons-in-law will add to the family’s line of Masons when they join the fraternity in March.

Dobson and Raines became friends through a chance meeting.

“My wife Mari’s uncle is an Ohio Mason,” Dobson says. “Although she never knew that, I saw that he had a ring on one day and asked him about it. He was very excited to have another Mason in the family.

I attended his lodge (Elyria #787) on a number of occasions and as fate would have it, it is the home lodge of Jess’s predecessor.” The former Ohio Grand Master was not able to attend the Massachusetts’ installation so he sent Raines in his place. “In the course of conversation, I had to mention my ties to Ohio. Although I grew up in Massachusetts, I went to Marietta College and lived in Ohio for 20 years before moving back to the Boston area. All three of my children were born in Ohio, including the first two being born in Marietta. When I mentioned I went to Marietta, [Raines] let me know that he was an alum and after that, we became fast friends.”

During his yearlong service as Grand Master, Raines will travel to each of the state’s 25 districts with his wife, Kelly, to interact with fellow Masons.

“Freemasonry crosses borders,” Raines says. “Our governance is really what the border respects. I am in charge of all Masons in the state of Ohio. We have 470 lodges, about 75,000 members and there are two lodges in Marietta. Washington County is part of the 17th Masonic District, which includes Washington, Morgan and Athens counties. We have 21 lodges in this vicinity, and 3,000 Masons in the direct area. My dues card welcomes me into any lodge across the world, because every man there has taken a common obligation. We have a mutual understanding even though we’ve never met. That’s one of the neatest aspects of what you as a Freemason can do in travel and building on yourself by meeting others and connecting.”

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uring Laura Hartl Gilbert’s years as a student at Morgan County High School, Mrs. Schubert was more than just one of her English teachers, she was “Aunt Blythe.”

As Laura ’09 got older, attended Marietta College and continued on in her adult years, she began to understand how much her aunt did to help the children in Morgan County — a rural county neighboring Washington County. When her aunt died in October 2017 after being diagnosed with cancer just a few months earlier, Laura decided to honor her by conducting a book drive.

For months, Laura, with the support of her husband, Josh Gilbert ’08, and their close friend, Leah Neal ’09, collected more than 1,200 books and, at the end of the school year, distributed them to every child in elementary school in Morgan County.

“After the outpouring of support that was shown for my aunt’s memorial book drive, the idea of Foreshadow Foundation was born,” Laura says.

She, Josh and Leah wanted to continue the book drive and opted to transition it into more of a book fair, which Laura says allows the children to keep their dignity while having access to free books.

“Currently, we are working with one school district, as a huge part of our initiative is to provide a fun and interactive experience for the kids benefiting,” Leah says. The friends chose Bright Elementary in rural Highland County, Ohio, where Leah attended grade school, as this year’s book beneficiary. “We all remember loving the Scholastic book fairs as a kid and want to make sure every child gets to have that experience, regardless of their ability to pay.”

The nonprofit foundation accepts donations through its Facebook page and through the website’s PayPal link. Supporters may also link directly to the foundation’s Amazon Wishlist to purchase books that will be sent directly to the organization.

“I now view promoting literacy as throwing the pebble into the still lake,” Laura says. “Giving children access to books encourages a love of reading. Once a child desires to read, their future in and outside of school is immediately brighter. I am afraid of a society that is so focused on literacy rates, we forget about the importance of encouraging a true love of reading. If we shift our focus from rates to inspiring children to want to read, I thoroughly believe the next generation will benefit far more.”

Josh says there are between 300 and 400 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Bright Local School District, which is east of Cincinnati. The goal is to collect between 400 and 500 books before the end of the school year so children will be able to have a larger selection at the book fair.

“The concept is simple,” Josh says. “In fact, it’s not much different than the book drive that started it all. Each year we want to partner with one school district and through donated books and money have enough to provide each child in that district a single book on their last day of school. It may not seem like much, but every fire starts with a single spark, every story with a single word and every success with a single life-changing moment.”

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Learn more about the Foreshadow Foundation at www.4shadow.org

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t’s normal for college students to worry about classes, grades and money. They shouldn’t have to worry about having enough to eat, too.

But for some, food insecurity is a reality. Recent studies suggest that nearly half of the nation’s college students go without meals at some point. For some, the situation is chronic, meaning food is an everyday worry. For others, it’s the result of additional factors, such as dining halls closing for shorter holiday breaks.

An effort underway at Marietta College aims to address the need for food among some of its students, faculty and staff.

Lori Hart is an administrative coordinator at the College, but she’s also a student. As part of a class project, she recently surveyed students and employees about their food needs and found many didn’t always get enough to eat.

The idea of an on-campus food pantry was formed.

“Part of the project was coming up with a plan for a business that would give back to the community,” Hart says. From that, the College established a food insecurity committee made up of faculty, staff and students.

“I was surprised by the need— even more so, the need expressed by employees,” Hart says. “We also have commuter students with families in need.”

McCoy Hall has been chosen as the location for the pantry this semester, but food already is being distributed to students through the campus mail system. Food can be requested online and delivered to students in discreet packaging.

“We don’t intend to fulfill a student’s entire food needs, but

rather to supplement,” Hart says. “Many students just don’t have enough.”

Michele Marra, Vice President for Administration and Finance, also serves on the food insecurity committee. She first learned about food insecurity on college campuses while attending a conference a couple of years ago.

“I was stunned,” she says.

When she learned there was a need at Marietta College, she said she wasn’t surprised, but she was concerned.

“It breaks my heart,” she says. “I don’t want people to be in this situation.”

There’s no one reason for food insecurity. Like most colleges, Marietta College offers a variety of financial aid options and a variety of food plans to meet students’ needs.

Even so, some students’ resources aren’t enough.

Marra wants to make sure students are getting the help they need.

“It’s something we are going to have to analyze so we can wipe it out,” she says. “We want students to go to class and employees to their jobs. Food isn’t something people should have to worry about.”

Hart says she’s already received thanks for starting the program from those receiving food and from others eager to donate to the cause. Recently, donations of food were gathered as part of a Christmas Door Decorating Contest.

She’s also hoping to collaborate with other established food pantries in the community.

The College’s Board of Trustees were so moved by the program that they donated $10,000 to support it.

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beneficial until you’ve practiced under a supervising counselor for two years.”

Marietta College can begin the process of gaining accreditation through the Counsel of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) after it enrolls its first cohort.

“Accreditation is retroactive for up to 18 months, so the student who graduates while we do not have accreditation will have an accredited degree so long as we achieve accreditation within 18 months of their graduation date,” Williams says.

With the size of the current department, the new graduate program can enroll up to 24 students in its first cohort, but would have to add one faculty member to continue adding cohorts of that size in order to adhere to the accreditation requirement of having a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Dr. Alicia Doerflinger, Chair of the Psychology Department, says the new graduate program will be a good complement to the existing General Psychology Graduate Program, and will help attract undergraduates who want to continue their studies in clinical mental health counseling. She said the program will also provide much-needed mental health resources to this region.

Doerflinger says the department is excited about the growth it has experienced over the past year. “Dr. Charles Doan and Dr. Bo Winegard joined the Psychology Department as Assistant Professors in August. Dr. Doan has already developed a course that is a core course for the proposed neuroscience curriculum (Sensation and Perception), and Dr. Winegard is planning a behavioral genetics course for fall 2018 that will be an exciting elective for both the proposed Neuroscience major and the Psychology major.”

She also commended Williams for his role in developing the new graduate program.

“He has done a terrific job designing the curriculum, making key connections in the community and executing the vision that we have for this program,” Doerflinger says.

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decade ago, when Dr. Michael Williams was a doctoral student at Ohio University, he and his dissertation chair began a casual discussion about Marietta College.

“We identified back then that Marietta would be a great place to start [a clinical mental health counseling program],” says Williams, who was hired last year to be the Director of Marietta’s new Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program, which will enroll its first cohort this fall.

Housed in the Psychology Department, the new program will grant a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The department also offers a Master of Arts in Psychology.

“Although the same kind of principles apply, we do it in a different way,” Williams says. “Whereas the psychology profession follows a medical model, which looks at deficiencies, we follow a wellness and development model, which looks at strengths-based approaches.”

Graduates can work in mental health agencies, hospitals and clinical environments, career centers, colleges and universities, and private practice— providing and coordinating counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and groups of people struggling with mental emotional disorders, substance abuse, and personal, family and social difficulties.

Williams hopes this fall’s cohort will have 12 students begin the 60-hour master’s program. The curriculum also includes 100 hours of practicum over the course of the first spring, and then 600 hours of professional internship during the second year. Students must complete 300 hours in the fall and 300 hours in the spring in order to fulfill requirements for licensure and for accrediting purposes.

The degree qualifies each graduate to seek licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in and outside the state of Ohio.

“They’ll be able to qualify for licensure in all 50 states after completing our program,” Williams says. “Typically what happens is that they pass a national counseling examination [after completing the graduate program].

In Ohio, we have a two-tiered licensure program. It’s different in different states. There’s licensing examinations based off of where you go. In Ohio, there’s a second exam you would take — though its effects aren’t really

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hen the Marietta College reading camp returns to campus this June, children will be invited to experience the children’s book “The Wild Robot” through reading, art, science, music and more.

It is a comprehensive approach proven to have an impact on a student’s reading development. The book’s main character is Roz, a robot who is stranded on an island.

“At the core of the program will be the children’s book, and we will build from that — science, nature, design and engineering, art and music, we are just beginning to develop what we will do,” says Dr. Dottie Erb, Professor Emerita of Education, who was involved with the launch of the reading camp back in the mid-1990s. The camp has been renamed the Erb Hancock Reading Camp in honor of Erb and Dr. Carole Hancock, Professor Emerita of Education and former reading camp director.

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The camp was last offered in summer 2014. The goal of the camp — then and now — is to provide opportunities to Marietta College students and children in the community at the same time.

This year’s camp will take 80 children ranging from youngsters entering kindergarten through sixth grade, with emphasis on the earlier grades. Ten Marietta College students will be chosen to work as paid interns and serve as teachers for the camp, maintaining an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Marietta College students who have completed designated reading courses will be able to apply for the positions.

The reading camp offers Education majors the opportunity to create their own classrooms and utilize cutting-edge teaching strategies.

“The reading camp will offer them a chance to think about how they will structure a class and develop relationships with students,” says Dr. Tanya

Dr. Michael Williams is Marietta College’s Director for the new Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program.

Judd Pucella, Chair of the Education Department. “This will be their first opportunity to truly own the classroom.”

Hancock is glad the reading camp will be offered once again.

“It means a lot to me because it’s a service to the young children of this area,” Hancock says. “Kids are into iPads and phones, and they don’t develop the joy of holding a book, reading and letting their imagination add in the extra pieces.”

Hancock says she sees a lot of possibilities with this year’s book and theme of the camp.

“I’d like to answer the question, ‘What is a friend and does a friend have to be just like us?’”

Local schools have asked the College for opportunities to help children in the community reach reading goals set by the state — and the return of Marietta College’s camp can help. The camp builds activities around a central theme, but part of the camp also helps children identify their interests and assesses their reading comprehension.

Targeting students during the summer months is important, Erb says, because students who don’t continue to read and develop skills over the summer can actually lose reading skills.

Marietta College is creating an arts and literacy endowment to support the program, says Dr. Janet Bland, Provost and Dean of the Faculty. But it’s hoped the community will support the effort, too. Individuals or agencies can make donations to the endowment or perhaps sponsor a student.

“The College is taking care of the cost of the camp for the first year, but we are looking for community help,” Bland says. Marietta Morning Rotary will be a partner for the camp, as it was in the past.

Judd Pucella is happy to see the return of the reading camp from a parent’s perspective, too. Her son has attended in the past and will participate one last time this summer.

“The camp fine-tuned and improved his skills and helped ignite his passion for reading,” she says. “I also like the idea that this year’s theme fits the idea of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), especially exploration and sciences. The reading camp is always a good balance of boys and girls, so it addresses the need to get young women interested in those areas.”

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eated low to the ground in an elementary school chair, Megan Hesson ’20 focused her attention on one third-grade girl at Beverly-Center Elementary School.

The regular instructor, Morgan Liedtke ’16, was at the front of the class teaching the day’s lesson. Hesson’s task was to provide some oneon-one time for a student who had fallen behind.

“I really enjoy working with a student who needs a little extra help and then seeing them figure it out and not need my help anymore,” Hesson says. “I have a student like that now, and it’s great to see her not needing my help and getting almost all of the answers correct.”

Hesson is one of 10 Marietta College students who spend 90 minutes, twice a week at the elementary school, which is about 20 minutes north of campus. Dr. Bill Bauer, McCoy Professor of Education, set up the partnership five years ago. The program has flourished and is making a real impact.

During the 2017–18 school year, Beverly-Center Elementary School received an overall rating of a “B,” with significantly above-average student growth data. Principal Megan Miller says the staff members were thrilled with the rating and even more so when they learned the school was less than half a point away from an “A.” “It is impossible to calculate the impact of our partnership with Marietta College, but it is obvious that the gains for everyone have been significant,” 12

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Easton Berry ’19 reads to students at Beverly-Center Elementary School.

“This partnership also allows us to ‘divide and conquer,’ as we can individualize more effectively when there is more than one adult in the classroom,” Lockhart says. “I love the collaboration of ideas and strategies, the team-teaching, as well as the interactions our students are receiving.

They love the Marietta College students and can’t wait for them to show up the following week.”

— Lenora Lockhart, Fort Frye District Teacher Miller says. “At Beverly-Center Elementary we have the pleasure of working with Dr. Bauer and the Education Department at Marietta College. Our work together has created a well-established, powerful partnership that benefits not only education students at Marietta College, but also the students and staff at Beverly-Center Elementary.”

Bauer says the plan was to provide future educators with some tough, reallife classroom experience for about three hours a week, and then the Marietta College students would gather at the elementary school and debrief with Bauer and each other.

“Our students get to learn from a veteran professional staff that allows our students to gain a powerful mentor to guide them through the educational day before they have their student teaching internship,” he says. “Beverly-Center has given us a classroom where I teach Marietta College student teachers theories and methods, and then they go to their mentor classroom and assist their cooperating teachers. We assist them with intervention time, where we assist children with and without disabilities to catch up with their likewise peers.”

Amanda Carpenter ’20 says she has enjoyed her field experience at Beverly-Center.

“I have felt welcomed in the school since the beginning, and I have enjoyed all of the opportunities I’ve received to work with the students in Mrs. (Lois) Neville’s third-grade classroom,” says Carpenter, who is majoring in both Early Childhood Education and Intervention Specialist. “I always have opportunities to ask questions, teach lessons and work with students one on one. It is also nice that, after I have my field hours, I have my methods class at the school.

We get to talk as a class about what we have been working on and what we are learning from our cooperating teachers and students. The principal also comes in to check to see how things are going and to tell us new information, which I really appreciate.”

Stephanie Starcher ’96, Fort Frye Local Schools Superintendent, says it is hard to quantify the contribution that the partnership makes, but she’s confident it is having a positive impact.

“The partnership established between the Marietta College Education Department and Beverly-Center Elementary School is a win-win for all of us,” Starcher says. “The preservice teachers receive instruction at the elementary school in their own classroom setting, then go directly into actual elementary classrooms to apply what they are learning. This is the perfect model of experiential learning for the college student, and simultaneously, our elementary students are receiving more one-on-one and small group learning and social supports. Further, teachers become better at their own craft when they mentor preservice teachers because they are more focused and reflective.”

Dr. Tanya Judd Pucella, Chair of Marietta’s Education Department, says the relationship with Fort Frye Local Schools lives up to the meaning of a partnership.

“Marietta College teacher candidates are truly part of the schools and culture in Fort Frye,” she says. “Dr. Bill Bauer is an embedded faculty member

at Beverly-Center. He teaches classes in the Beverly-Center building and the students immediately go into a classroom and practice what they have just learned. This opportunity for immediate application of course content with real elementary school students is an experience that is transformative for our preservice teachers and has proven to be powerful for the students of BeverlyCenter as well.”

Judd Pucella says the success of the program has allowed the College’s Education Department to use the model in other districts with success.

“Dr. Cathy Mowrer has utilized a year-long immersive experience for our teaching interns at both Harmar Elementary School in Marietta City Schools and Warren Elementary,” Judd Pucella says. “Instructor Ann Kaufman has been embedded at Marietta Middle School and Jackson Middle School.”

Lenora Lockhart, a teacher in the school district, says the alliance is the perfect way for established and future teachers to work and learn from each other.

“This partnership also allows us to ‘divide and conquer,’ as we can individualize more effectively when there is more than one adult in the classroom,” Lockhart says. “I love the collaboration of ideas and strategies, the teamteaching, as well as the interactions our students are receiving. They love the Marietta College students and can’t wait for them to show up the following week.”

Allison Sells ’15, who is a teacher in the College’s Pioneer Pipeline Program, is a strong proponent of student teachers gaining this experience before they get their first classroom.

“I loved having classes onsite at Beverly-Center,” Sells says. “It provided a unique educational opportunity to talk/debrief amongst my professors and other education students, after a teaching experience that just occurred. I believe that this opportunity allowed me to grow professionally and personally within a school community, unlike other classes or field experiences.”

Miller says it is hard to effectively measure the impact the partnership has had on improving the school’s state report card, but Bauer concludes that no matter how big or small the impact, he is proud of how everybody has embraced the quality of the relationship.

“We are proud to be a small part of the success of the staff at BeverlyCenter with their students,” Bauer says. “They are ranked by the Ohio Department of Education as a high-performing school, especially in closing the gap between children with disabilities and their likewise peers without disabilities. It is a win-win situation. Beverly-Center staff has embraced my students and me every semester for five years. It is so encouraging to watch my students learn from their team of educators and watch the collaboration.

These students will be very prepared to become seasoned educators after their courses at Beverly-Center.”

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very time Marietta College recruits talented students, staff and faculty to be part of this historic institution, the Mid-Ohio Valley gains a steady and diverse stream of economic support.

The College’s primary mission is to provide a quality contemporary liberal arts education to students in order to build a foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving. But a recent study conducted by Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs shows that Marietta College is more than a leading institution of higher education in the region — it’s a significant economic driver for the local economy.

Led by researchers Dr. Christelle Khalaf, an Economic Development Specialist, and Dr. G. Jason Jolley, Associate Professor of Rural Economic Development at Ohio University, the study concludes, based on figures from the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2017 (FY17), that Marietta College has a nearly $33.3 million direct impact and a $55 million total impact on the region encompassing Washington County, Ohio, and Wood County, West Virginia.

“We were encouraged to see from this recent study the impact and value Marietta College has on our local communities and businesses,” says Marietta College President and Professor of Management Dr. William N. Ruud. “The results of the report also help us emphasize our commitment and responsibility to be a vocal leader for a stronger community, and we are proud to be a key component of the local economy.”

The direct impact factors the amount the College spends on its operations ($26.2 million), student spending ($1.9 million), visitor spending ($4.4 million) and campus construction projects ($736,000). The total impact figure reflects the ripple effect that direct spending has on the economy. The analysts used IMPLAN — Impact Analysis for Planning — to provide an estimate of Marietta College’s overall economic impact due to its operations and activities.

Additionally, the study finds that for every three jobs at the College, one additional job is created in the regional economy.

“We started working on the project on August 15, 2018,” Khalaf says. “We were really pleased that Marietta College’s President Bill Ruud reached out to us.”

By October 31, the researchers delivered their final report, and in December, the College shared those findings with the community.

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Students In total, Marietta College student spending contributes 40 jobs, almost $1 million in labor income and an increase in economic output of almost $3 million Impact • Full-Service Restaurants: $1.1 million • Food and Beverage Stores: $194,078 • Gasoline: $88,004

Sylvia Li ’19 and Ruxin “Annie” Jiang ’20, an exchange student from China, frequently shop at Kroger in Marietta.

“An independent economic impact analysis, particularly one conducted by another university, provides an objective foundation for explaining the economic benefit of colleges and universities to their respective communities,” Jolley says. “Higher education institutions serve as key anchors and major employers for local and regional economies, but many people do not understand their full impact.”

Though Student Body President Emily Vigue ’19 is focused on finishing out her undergraduate academic career this spring, her weekly habits illustrate how vital student spending is to the Mid-Ohio Valley.

“I shop at most of the local grocery stores, particularly Walmart, Aldi Total impact of and Giant Eagle, as well as several shops downtown — my favorites being Marietta College Wit & Whimsy and EmLeigh’s and Mama B’s,” says the Political Science and on the region’s International Leadership Studies major. “I would say I go grocery shopping economy about every week or so, and usually go downtown about two or three times a month for shopping.”

Though she watches movies in both Marietta and Vienna only about twice a year, Vigue also joins friends for dining in one of her favorite downtown restaurants such as The Brewery, Busy Bee, Tampico’s or Star of India.

“Overall, I love living in Marietta,” Vigue says. “The town was one of the reasons I chose the school, and I feel as at home downtown as I do on campus.”

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ylvia Li ’19 carefully watches her spending as she prepares to attend graduate school in Washington, D.C., or Boston this fall. But the Economics major still has routine spending habits that bolster the local economy.

In addition to her tuition and room and board expenses, Li and her family knew she would need to make another major investment locally before heading off to graduate school: she needed a car. With help from her parents, Li leased a car from a Marietta dealer.

“I came to Marietta when I was 17,” she says. “I came with a group of freshmen from China. My freshman and sophomore years, my friends and I would walk downtown and shop around, doing the tourist things. Now, I pretty much stay on campus, but I still go to Kroger, sometimes Walmart, for food. We go downtown lots of times to the little shops.”

Allison McGee, Corporate Affairs Manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic, says the company is thrilled to be so close to the College.

“There’s something special about being a part of a college community, where we can play a role in the daily lives of students, faculty and staff,” McGee says. “We know that when we prioritize the needs of the community and support efforts that are meaningful to the community, customers show their appreciation by making us their grocer of choice.”

The store’s expanding international foods section helps supply international students with ingredients to make traditional meals.

“We understand the emotional impact of being away from home, especially for college students,” McGee says. “Familiar foods sometimes have the ability to alleviate those feelings and bring comfort to those who are homesick. We’re always working to expand our international foods selection, and we encourage students to make special requests. If it’s something we can carry in store, we’ll do our best to offer that product.”

Like many students, Li says her family has visited her on campus.

“During winter break, my mom and I visited D.C., but Marietta College was our real destination,” Li says. “We spent a lot of time here.”

The study shows that the College is linked to an estimated 42,677 visits to the region, and spending from those visits equates to 93 jobs and nearly $2.4 million in labor income. Visitors spend an estimated $2.5 million on full-service restaurants and $1.9 million on lodging.

In 2017, the College hosted 108 athletic events, 175 fine arts/academic/ humanities events and 35 alumni events. In fact, the 2017 Homecoming Weekend registered more than 800 alumni and family during the single weekend.

The study researchers reviewed the College’s calendar of events to determine which ones were frequent enough to attract visitors in a consistent way in order to warrant “quantifying an economic impact,” Khalaf says.

“A onetime event is not going to lead to any significant changes in economic activity,” Khalaf says. “We identified athletic events, fine arts/academic/humanities events, prospective student visits and alumni events as robust attractions. We then asked Marietta College to provide information on the number of events and average attendance within the categories we identified.”

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Total impact of Marietta College construction projects

In 2017, Marietta College ranked in the Top 5 of NCAA Division III schools in home men’s basketball attendance, averaging 1,251 fans per game.

“Economic impact studies are highly dependent on the assumptions being made. So one should be cautious comparing results across different studies using different methodologies and different assumptions,” Khalaf says. “In our analysis, we followed best practices from the literature, and we always chose stringent assumptions to quantify a conservative estimate.

That being said, we were surprised by the number of attendees of athletic events, which possibly illustrates the level of school spirit and pride that students and southeast Ohio residents foster for Marietta College.”

Sylvi Caporale, who owns the downtown store American Flags & Poles with her husband, Jim, outfits the College with large and small banners and flags, helping to reinforce the Marietta College brand throughout campus.

The College boosts her store’s annual sales in more ways than providing banners and flags for campus.

“Very frequently, we see parents on weekends who are in town for the College’s organized activities, or parents whose children are interested in attending Marietta,” Caporale says. “Even the weekends in January, with events like the Trustee meetings or a game on campus, we’ll see visitors from the opposing teams who come into our store because they like the town.”

Caporale says she and other business owners are grateful for the College and the support that it brings.

“It’s interesting because we see parents of students looking to attend the College or students interested in the [Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program], and we talk to them about Marietta College and the town,” Caporale says. “And they come back to our store over the course of four years.”

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Bret Allphin ’01, Development Director for Buckeye Hills Regional Council, says having a four-year college in the community is a critical asset for numerous reasons in addition to being a resource for local

“When attempting to attract new employers to the area, every high education opportunity is a big plus,” she says. “Business prospects typically ask about local educational opportunities, workforce training

students to pursue a higher education. He says the

programs and more; therefore, having Marietta College right

College is also a collaborative partner on work-

across the river is a great selling point for employers.

force development issues, a resource for data

Likewise, operations that Marietta College maintains,

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and information, and a cultural resource.

such as Nonprofits LEAD and the Mid-Ohio Valley

“Overall, the material contributions to

Entrepreneurship Expo, have a positive impact on

the local economy are important, but

operations in Wood County, West Virginia.”

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I think what Marietta College provides in enriching our community through partnership and culture far outweighs any monetary value,” Allphin says. “It is

Though her office does not track seasonal impacts of the College’s academic year, Kerr says that Pioneers are crossing the river to shop at Grand

Estimated number of visits to the region directly attributed to Marietta College

important to capture this value in a number of ways, including as an expression of

Kitchen, is among the numerous down-

value of a dollar, and showing how together we can

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important.”

Petroleum Engineering major Bertrand Muhonga ’19 rents an apartment about 10 minutes from campus.

“For my rent, I pay $529 per month plus the utilities,” he says. “Every

Likely support by the College to all industries in the region

month, I will spend $200 to $300 on groceries, and I shop mostly at Kroger, Walmart or Giant Eagle.”

Though his brother purchased his car in Texas before he came to Marietta as a freshman, Muhonga spends between $50 and $80 per month on gas locally.

patronizing her nearly fouryear-old restaurant.

“I mostly see College students and employees for lunch, but some do come in for dinner,” she says. “I do notice

I think it’s important to support our local college, and

week, I go to the movies to relax.”

keeping students downtown helps us all.”

The economic impact study shows

Muhonga, who typically visits Empire Buffet for the

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that students spent $1.4 million on full-service restaurants, nearly

$9 all-you-can-eat meals, or Shogun for his Friday night dinner, recently discovered Tonya’s.

Marietta College students, visitors and “I like being around new people and places where employees generated $2.8 million in tax there are a lot of people,” Muhonga says. “I like revenue (sales, lodging and/or property) [Tonya’s] because it’s like five minutes from campus and for the region they have really good food.”

about $3 million.

Lindsey Kerr, Executive Director of the Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation, says the College makes the region more

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she knows when a Pioneer is

students are coming in. I offer the discount because

my clothing. And at the end of every

and an increase in economic output of

ees a 10 percent discount, so

gets a little slower and that not as many

gym a lot,” he says. “I go to the mall for

40 jobs, nearly $1 million in labor income

Marietta students and employ-

during the summer that lunchtime

“I shop at Hibbett’s because I go to the

line in FY17. That spending contributed

town business owners who offer

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generate and spread those dollars in our communities is

stores, and nearly $90,000 on gaso-

restaurants that Marietta may not have.

Tonya Pelphrey, owner of Tonya’s Country

economic impact. Our citizens understand the

$200,000 at food and beverage

Central Mall and eating at chain and family-owned

Pelphrey says it’s important to her business that every customer feels welcome and has a good experience every time they come in for a meal.

“I usually stay pretty busy in the back kitchen with the food, but I peek out

attractive to potential businesses and industries looking for areas in which to

from time to time to make sure everyone is happy with their food and the

invest.

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Jolley says the study can help both the College and the community understand the potential impact of the College.

“These findings demonstrate a clear role that Marietta College is a key driver in the local economy,” Jolley says. “This study serves as a benchmark and demonstrates the need for local and community support to continue the College’s growth.”

Though the economic impact that Pioneers like Li have had on the region is impressive, she knows the relationships she has built over the course of four years will inspire her to continue playing a role on the region’s economy for years to come.

“I will visit Marietta again when I have the opportunity,” she says. “I have a mentor family here, and we’ve spent four years together. I would stay here if I got the chance. I love it here; I love it here very much, and I will miss it.”

Visitors Marietta College visitor spending equates to 93 jobs, nearly $2.4 million in labor income and an increase in economic output of about $7 million Impact • Full-Service Restaurants: $2.5 million • Hotels/Motels: $1.9 million • Hospitals: $120,775

Bertrand Muhonga ’19 enjoys lunch at Tonya’s Country Kitchen on Front Street.

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rowing up, Lauren Redfern ’22 was always an athlete.

She tried soccer, but came to love basketball and running cross country. While attending high school in the Dayton area, she was introduced to lacrosse and came to love that sport as well. Now a freshman captain on Marietta College’s newly formed women’s lacrosse team, she’s hoping the College community will come to love the sport as much as she does.

Introducing others to lacrosse is a familiar role for Redfern. She was on the first lacrosse team at her high school, too.

“I’ve always been a big basketball player — that’s always been my main sport,” she says. “But lacrosse has the same concepts, especially on defense.”

While Redfern played point guard in basketball, she’s a goalie for the Pioneers’ lacrosse team. Both positions carry a lot of responsibility and require a lot of heart. But Redfern is used to tackling challenges.

Her father is a member of the U.S. Air Force and while growing up, Redfern moved around a lot, living in Arizona, Texas, Delaware, Illinois, New Mexico and then Ohio. Dayton is where she spent her high school years, and that’s also where Redfern tore her ACL not once but twice.

Her injury resulted in her missing out on the end of her senior basketball season and her entire senior lacrosse season. It’s one of the experiences that led her to choose her current major of Athletic Training.

Redfern credits her lacrosse coach, Malory Brunett, with assuring her family she would be in good hands.

“She cares about her players,” Redfern says of Brunett.

It didn’t take long for Brunett to realize Redfern would have a positive impact on the lacrosse program.

“From the first time I met Lauren through the recruiting process, I knew she was extremely mature for her age. She continues to show me so much respect and loyalty every day,” Brunett says. “It is evident she was raised with high expectations. I love that Lauren is able to bring that maturity and respect to a young, new team. She is helping set an example of what we are building Marietta women’s lacrosse players to be.”

Redfern is one of 14 freshmen on the team. Being named one of the team’s first captains is an honor, she says.

“I’m honored my coaches and teammates hold me in that regard,” Redfern says. “My goal is to be respected and do the best I can.”

And Brunett wants her to do just that.

“Since we are a team comprised of mostly freshmen, I really wanted to name a freshman captain so the team would have a leader that was also a peer. Lauren was the perfect fit — she leads with a wonderful example and mindset, but also relates to her teammates,” she says. “Even though Lauren is just beginning her collegiate career, she understands early on what it takes to be a competitive team. Her captain role enables

“I know as we all continue to grow as a program, her teammates will learn and feed off of Lauren’s characteristics. Lauren also has a fantastic loyalty to her teammates—she is the first one to stand up and have someone’s back. Our team is very lucky to have that kind of leader.”

— Malory Brunett, Head Lacrosse Coach “The athletic trainer at my high school was very involved in my recovery,” she says. “I was there every day, and while my team practiced, I would work with the athletic trainer. I want to be involved with athletes and be that person that helps them get back on their feet.”

Injury isn’t the only adversity she’s faced. While in high school she was diagnosed with the sleeping disorder narcolepsy. This neurological disorder interferes with a person’s ability to control sleep and wakefulness. It causes overwhelming drowsiness and can also lead to sudden “sleep attacks,” which can occur during any type of activity. Redfern said she once experienced such an attack during the final seconds of a high school lacrosse match.

Living with narcolepsy has taught her to be disciplined and listen to her body. She takes medication and naps as necessary throughout the day. She says sports and physical activity help, as does keeping to a routine.

“I have a strict sleeping routine and I need to strike a balance,” she says. “Sometimes I’ll crash at the end of the week.”

Dealing with narcolepsy made moving away from home a significant adjustment.

“I’ve had to learn to advocate for myself and be careful not to push myself too far,” Redfern explains. “I’m lucky my roommate is my teammate. She wakes me in the morning — and she’s good: if I’m super tired she’ll tell me to take a nap. She cares.”

her to share that vision with her teammates.

“I know as we all continue to grow as a program, her teammates will learn and feed off of Lauren’s characteristics. Lauren also has a fantastic loyalty to her teammates—she is the first one to stand up and have someone’s back,” Brunett adds. “Our team is very lucky to have that kind of leader.”

The Marietta College women’s lacrosse season kicked off Sunday, Feb. 17, with a home match at 11 a.m. In the weeks and months leading up to the season, Redfern and her teammates have been working hard conditioning and playing other teams in scrimmages and off-season leagues when they can.

Sports continues to help Redfern find the balance she needs in life.

“Sports is my stress reliever,” she says. “When I step onto the track or field, or into a weight room, I can shut my mind off.”

She likes the fact that being an athlete and participating in sports holds her accountable, too.

“We’re here to graduate,” she says. “Family, school, then sports. It’s exciting to bring a new sport to this community. I can’t imagine not playing a sport, and it’s exciting to be part of history and part of a new program.”

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ike many retirees, Keith and Ann VanderWal go south for the winter. No, not Florida or Arizona. The VanderWals retreat to Marietta, Ohio.

“We tell our friends we go as far southeast in Ohio that we can go,” says Keith with a smirk.

The proud parents of Marietta College’s highly successful basketball coach, Jon VanderWal, Keith and Ann love their winter accommodations — even if the temperature rarely rises above 50 degrees. The enthusiasm and excitement inside of Ban Johnson Arena provide all the heat they need.

Since the 2010–11 season, they have left their home of the past 42 years in Cadillac, Michigan, and have taken up residence in downtown Marietta for five and a half months as two of the biggest fans of Marietta College’s men’s basketball program.

“We’re very proud of Jonny,” Ann says. “When we first mentioned to him that we’d like to come to Marietta to watch his games and be a part of their kids’ lives, I couldn’t really tell if he was excited about it. By the time we got back to Cadillac, Jonny had already found us a place to live.”

Keith and Ann almost never miss a game, and Mr. VanderWal also travels with his son on recruiting trips.

“The way this community supports Jonny and the boys is just amazing,” Keith says. “We also like the way Marietta’s students have their special way of cheering on the team.”

Ann adds, “I can’t imagine someone who’s coming to visit the College and is considering playing basketball who wouldn’t want to go to Marietta after seeing how amazing the atmosphere is at a game.”

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“The first time we went to a game, I said, ‘Where is everyone?’ A couple of years later it all changed,” Keith said. “The year he got hired, Jon wanted me to play in a golf outing in Marietta, so we came down that summer. I remember a couple of guys came over and asked Jon if he was the new coach, and they said, ‘Why did you take this job? You’re never going to win.’

I have to admit I was worried about what he had gotten himself into at Marietta. But Jon’s competitive and he’s done an amazing job.”

Jon appreciates every day his parents have spent in Marietta over the past nine seasons. Since Cadillac is about eight hours from Marietta, Jon wouldn’t have time to visit often — especially with a coach’s schedule.

“Traveling that far for Christmas and Thanksgiving is not an option as a college coach. My parents have always been there for my sister and me, and they would do anything for us, including leaving their home and friends to spend more quality time with us here in Marietta,” says their son. “It’s been a huge blessing having them here. Instead of my kids only seeing them once or twice a year, they now have a special bond and relationship with each other. My parents have been a huge help to my wife, Tera, who is basically a single mother during basketball season.”

Jon also appreciates looking up in the bleachers before games and seeing his parents there to cheer on the Pioneers.

“They’ve become our biggest supporters, and they have really enjoyed getting to know our players and their parents, not to mention all of the friends they have made through the foster parent program,” Jon says. “Marietta Basketball is truly a family-oriented program, and I’m extremely fortunate to have my parents and family integrated into the basketball family.”

The players have become close to the VanderWals, and many of them have enjoyed Ann’s home-cooked meals. Senior guard Mel Shuler ’19 also regularly attends church with Keith and Ann. “Keith and Ann VanderWal have been an excellent support system to the Marietta program. They stay down here the entire season and help out with (their grandchildren) Trey and Kendall,” Shuler says. “Not only that, Keith comes to practice all of the time, so he knows what we are looking for in the games. He also keeps Coach V sane in a crazy time of the year.”

All-American AJ Edwards ’17 says the VanderWals play a huge part in making the basketball program an honor to be a part of for current and former players.

“From the time I first met (Keith) recruiting after my high school game, to hearing from the opposite end of the court the way the VanderWals express from the stands how they feel about a bad call, never missing a game and post-game hugs, I see where Coach V gets his passion and love for the game,” Edwards says.

Relocating to Marietta during the winter also allows Keith and Ann to be closer to their daughter, Jessie, and her family in Ashland, Kentucky.

“We’re only two hours away from them, so we go over there a lot too,” Ann says.

Keith adds: “I think Jon and Jessie would be happy if we just moved to Marietta, but I have siblings back in Cadillac and Ann has siblings. I also have a lot of good buddies that I like to play golf with in the summer — and summers in Michigan are very nice.”

The VanderWals have developed some friendships in Marietta as well, and they include regular card games and dinner dates.

“I would like to thank them for all the sacrifices they have made,” Jon says. “Having them here during the winter is such a blessing.”

His parents have no plans to alter their winter routine any time soon.

“Ann and I just hope Jon stays here forever,” Keith says. “We love Marietta. We love the people. We’re comfortable living in Marietta. If he ever goes somewhere else, it just won’t be the same.”

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Dream JOB S P O RT S M EDICINE G RA DUATE FINDS ‘DR EAM JOB’ W IT H N HL’ S A NA HEIM DUCKS

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had Walker ’10 thought he had the perfect job.

Having just completed his seventh year as an assistant athletic trainer at Arizona State University and working with the Sun Devils’ new hockey program, Walker and his wife, Becca Holzworth Walker ’10, were happy to stick around Tempe.

“Becca was teaching and I loved what I was doing,” Chad says.

“I always wanted to work for a major Division I program, but then an opportunity with the San Diego Gulls [a minor league hockey team] came available.”

One day after interviewing for the job, Chad found out Becca was pregnant with their first child — Jackson, who is now 1. Chad nearly turned down the job, but Becca convinced him it would work. After a year with the Gulls, the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks promoted Chad in July, and he’s now an assistant athletic trainer.

“I played hockey my whole life. Growing up, I always wanted to make it to the NHL. It’s different, but it’s still a dream come true,” Chad says. “It’s unbelievable. It still doesn’t feel real. It’s mind boggling to me that just a few years ago I was a [graduate assistant] at ASU.” Sam Crowther, Chair of Marietta College Sports Medicine program, recently caught up with Chad when the Ducks played in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.

“I am very proud of Chad on what he has accomplished since leaving Marietta College,” Crowther says. “While at Marietta, Chad wasn’t one of our top students academically but he was clinically.

He made the most of every opportunity and demonstrated a strong work ethic.”

Now he travels around North America to locations like Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Philadelphia over a seven-day stretch.

“It’s tough, especially with a young child, but I am the luckiest person I know,” Chad says. “Becca is amazing. She takes care of everything at home, so I can focus on this amazing opportunity I have. This really is my dream job.”

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DEVELOPMENTS

A DVA N C EM EN T N EWS

Barry Brownstein ’06 remains highly involved in the Physician Assistant Studies Program and returns to campus several times a year to attend the annual White Coat Ceremony and give guest lectures on cardiology to current PA students.

QUIET

CONFIDENCE

RET IRED EN G IN EER FIN DS NEW CA REER, CHA N CE TO PAY IT FORWAR D

When you endow or contribute to an endowed scholarship, you ensure that your funds will benefit students for generations.

To contribute to the Dr. Gloria M. Stewart Physician Assistant Scholarship, contact Marietta’s Office of Advancement at (740) 376-4711 or visit www.marietta.edu/give.

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arry Brownstein ’06 fondly remembers the day he became intrigued by his next career path. It also happened to be the same day that he learned what a physician assistant was.

“In the early 1990s I was an assistant fire chief when a 22-year-old man in the fire department asked me to write a recommendation letter to physician assistant [PA] school for him,” Barry says. “He had to tell me what that was.”

PAs are healthcare providers who are experts in general medicine and are a vital part of successful hospitals across the country. Marietta College received a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help launch the Physician Assistant Studies Program, and the inaugural cohort of 15 students entered the program in 2002.

More than a decade after he wrote that recommendation letter, Barry was accepted to and entered the Marietta College Physician Assistant Studies Program. He later graduated in 2006 when he was 60 years old, and is currently the oldest graduate from the program.

As he grew up, Barry’s parents encouraged him to become a doctor, which is exactly what he decided he wouldn’t do. He went on to earn an undergraduate degree and two master’s degrees in

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both engineering and computer science at other institutions.

He served in the United States Air Force, and later worked for a research company in computer engineering. He also started his own consulting company.

“Before the PA program, I enjoyed consulting but couldn’t picture doing it for 20 more years,” Barry says. “My experience of going to the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Marietta College was very unique, and Marietta made it possible for me to radically switch between careers and lifestyles.”

For the past six years, Barry, an Assistant Clinical Professor for Ohio Dominican University’s Physician Assistant Program and a physician assistant at the Ohio Heart Group, has donated to the Dr. Gloria M. Stewart Physician Assistant Scholarship.

Stewart helped create the program in 2001 and served as the original program director. The scholarship gives assistance to deserving students who exemplify academic success, character traits and experiences similar to those of Dr. Stewart.

“Since graduating in 2006, Barry has generously given his time and talents to the program by precepting students, guest lecturing, helping with interviews and sharing his simulation and lecture materials,” says Miranda Collins, Director of Marietta’s PA Program. “Because Barry was so instrumental in contributing to the fulfilment of the Stewart scholarship, we felt it was fitting to ask him to be on the scholarship committee.”

In October, the first Dr. Gloria M. Stewart Physician Assistant Scholarship was awarded to Zach Fairbanks PA’19, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, during the annual White Coat Ceremony. Barry served on the scholarship selection committee and was the guest speaker at the ceremony where Zach received his award.

“We had several great candidates to choose from, but Zach was a perfect match for the inaugural Stewart award,” Barry says. “He had really great evaluations from his clinical preceptors from his first few rotations and is a first-generation nontraditional college student who is also balancing raising a family while in the program.”

Once a non-traditional student himself, Barry can relate to the added challenges of balancing an adult and family life with the academic rigors of the program.

“When he started the program, even with all of his education and life experience, Barry maintained a quiet confidence that simply drew others to him,” Collins says. “By embracing his new ‘student’ status and experiencing it to the fullest, he made genuine and long-lasting friendships with his fellow students as well as the program faculty and staff. Now that I know him better, I recognize this is how Barry approaches everything in his life — people and experiences — as if each one is a gift that he will learn from. This is why he is such a remarkable student, alumnus, friend, provider and human being.”

Barry acknowledges that while his Marietta experience might differ from other students, it doesn’t diminish the value or impact that it had on his professional life.

“Marietta opened the door to a huge life change for me and I’ve been very grateful for that, perhaps more grateful than I was when I was a younger guy at other schools,” Barry says.

“Not that there is anything wrong with the other colleges I attended, but I don’t think that I realized what a life-changing experience college could be.”

College adds key person to Advancement team

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t was an opportunity that Jenni Cushman had to take.

After 17 years with the Iowa State University Foundation in Ames, Cushman joined Marietta College as Executive Director of Major Gifts and Campaign Coordinator in January.

“I appreciate the friendly atmosphere and beauty of the Marietta College campus,” Cushman says.

“While I’ve had the opportunity to meet a few of the alumni on campus, I look forward to the opportunity to meet more as I travel on behalf of Marietta College.”

Cushman’s experience working with volunteers, engaging donors and strategically planning with university administrators over the past 20 years made her the ideal choice for the new position.

“We are excited that Jenni is part of the Marietta College team, and I know our alumni and donors will enjoy getting to know her as she travels to meet many of them, as well as on campus at future events,” President Bill Ruud says. “Jenni is a proven leader, fundraiser and collaborative team builder who is going to elevate the overall fundraising efforts of Marietta College.”

Cushman was most recently the Senior Executive Director of Development at ISU Foundation. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of Leadership Gifts for three years. During her career, which also includes stops at Grand View College and Iowa Wesleyan College, she developed a strong foundation in major gifts, strategic planning, management and campaign planning and implementation. Cushman, who has a daughter, Marissa Woodsmall, and a son, Braden Woodsmall, earned a graduate degree from Iowa State and an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

“I am truly delighted to be a part of a wonderful team of individuals who are dedicated to the success of Marietta College and its students,” Cushman says.

“I look forward to helping advance the mission of the College by working with our alumni and donors to secure the funding necessary to achieve our campaign goals.”

Cushman is tasked with cultivating and soliciting high-level gifts, identifying new giving opportunities, and collaborating with the College’s fundraising team, while working closely with Vice President for Advancement Angela Anderson.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jenni to Marietta College and the Advancement Office,” Anderson says. “She possesses excellent skills and experience in higher education advancement, and we are looking forward to working with her and utilizing her experience to benefit Marietta College. She has an outstanding track record in fundraising, which makes her the right person to help us achieve our ambitious fundraising goals.”

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

A day with the

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he spring semester 1974 was the first Doo Dah Day. The Beach Boys were the featured concert at Marietta. They were on their way to a concert in Columbus when they were somehow booked at Marietta the night before.

One of my fraternity brothers, Matthew Burgay ’74, was in charge of the concert, and part of his duties included accommodating the group when they arrived. He enlisted me to help.

We picked them up from their private plane at Parkersburg Airport and spent the afternoon with them. We walked all over campus and got to spend some quality time talking with them about different things. I spent the afternoon with guitarist Alan Jardine, who has been a mainstay with the Beach Boys, as well as with Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys leader who now tours the world and is amazing. That was one of the greatest concerts ever at Marietta.

This was during the time that heavy rock music was in vogue, and the Beach Boys, to some, were not “cool” at the time. I will never forget the reaction the crowd had at the concert. It was spectacular and more well received than any concert (even the J. Geils Band) I ever attended at Marietta.

Took a lot of pictures but ended up loaning them to a classmate to copy. She lost them and I was devastated! To this day, I look at my album and have maybe three or four of those pictures.

After the concert, we drove them back to the airport, and on the way they continued to sing a cappella in the car and it was amazing.

I have gone to more Beach Boys and Brian Wilson concerts than I can count over the years.

For about 10 years or so after the Marietta concert, I kept in touch with some of the group and was able to get backstage.

At a concert in Long Island years later, Matt Burgay and I were back stage with not only the Beach Boys, but Elton John and Kiki Dee. We were treated like regulars and it was amazing. At their 50-year concert, I went backstage and reminded them of that day, and they still remembered. A defining Marietta moment.

MICHAEL SALNICK ’75 Michael is the owner and managing partner of Salnick & Fuchs, P.A., which is based in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Do you have a defining Marietta Moment you would like to share?

Send us a description of your experience. Email: marketing@marietta.edu MAIL: Editor, Marietta Magazine, Office of Communication and Brand Management, 215 Fifth St., Marietta, OH 45750

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MOTHER, DAUGHTER ESTABLISH ENDOWMENT FOR WOMEN SCHOLARS FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

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usanne Derr Bock ’66 and her daughter Anna Bock Mullins ’04 share many things: a passion for international travel, a strong connection to a shared Biology major and the desire to leave a lasting legacy that will help future Pioneers.

“My mother, who worked as both a high school science teacher and behavioral health counselor, raised me and is still one of my greatest role models,” says Anna, who received degrees in Biology and Spanish from Marietta. “My mom taught me to ask questions – and look for answers – about the world around me, so it’s really not surprising that I ended up following a similar path.”

Both are valued alumni volunteers who contribute to The Marietta Fund and recognize the value of encouraging more women to enter the science field. Together they established the Susanne Derr Bock and Anna Elizabeth Bock Scholarship Fund as part of their estate planning.

“I think that estate planning is far more important than many realize. Age is irrelevant,” says Anna, whose husband, Cassidy, passed away in 2015 after a three-year battle with cancer. “Planned giving provides a way to support causes that are important to you with lasting impact. It’s important

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to me that others in the future continue to have that amazing opportunity and, even though I don’t have as much to contribute now as I would like, planned giving was one way that I could support the college long-term.”

The fund will provide financial assistance to a female student majoring in Biology.

“STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is very important for women,” Susanne says. “I hope this scholarship will help someone who maybe wouldn’t otherwise pursue their dream.”

Including Marietta College in your estate planning is a great way to ensure that your assets — whether it’s a bank account, retirement account, houses, vehicles or property — continue to support this timeless institution and impact the lives of future students.

“We chose to include Marietta College in our estate planning together because we felt it would be the best place for our money to go and it would do the most good here,” Susanne says.

To learn more about the benefits of adding Marietta College to your estate plans, please visit giftplanning.marietta.edu or call (740) 376-4446.

O N SHELVES NOW

It is the true story of this fascinating couple, their equally prolific family members, and the trials they endured before, during and after the Civil War. It is written in historical fiction format but is closely based on, and quotes from many letters and diary entries never before published. The narrative is based on the couple’s actual experiences and accounts. Steve says Linda Showalter, Special Collections Associate in Legacy Library, has been of great assistance throughout his research.

Marietta College figures prominently. Mary Gates lived across the street from campus in what became the Betsey Mills Club (Betsey was Mary’s younger sister). President Israel Ward Andrews is mentioned and quoted. Classmates such as Greenwood, Condit, Newport and Chambers, plus school events of the day, play key roles. Of course, Rufus Dawes’ brother Ephraim, Mary’s brother Charles Gates, and Charles Gates Dawes (Rufus and Mary’s oldest son and future Vice President) are all prominent characters.

It is a fascinating story and highlights the proud history of Marietta College and the sacrifices many of its alums made in preserving the Union.

The book can be purchased at www.stevemagnusen.com. The site also includes links to download via Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble and Apple iBooks.

Susan MacKenty Brady ’94 announces the recent release of her highly anticipated book Mastering Your Inner Critic...and 7 Other High Hurdles to Advancement. Brady is Executive Vice President at Linkage, where she launched the firm’s global practice in Advancing Women Leaders. She serves as the co-chair of the company’s Women in Leadership Institute™, which is now in its 18th year. Mastering Your Inner Critic offers first-hand hardwon advice for scaling the hurdles that prevent you from controlling that little voice — your inner critic — that’s often loud, demanding and demeaning toward yourself and others. It’s time to counter those nagging questions that torment you— with positive solutions that empower you. The book shows readers how to conquer self-doubt and clarify goals.

Readers can learn to rely on their relationships and networks to get the support needed to tackle anything. Filled with inspiring anecdotes from accomplished women at various stages in their careers, as well as proven strategies any woman can use in the workplace, this unique and self-motivating guide helps you confront your inner critic, face your hurdles head on, and achieve the goals that really matter — to you. The book is published through McGraw-Hill Education, and is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

After reading the article about Tom Lane in the fall edition of Marietta Magazine, Daniel Betz ’68 was inspired to share a bit of background information that led to his becoming a writer: “Back in my preteens I was always fascinated by adventure stories and started my somewhat feeble attempt to write some myself — most fizzled out after a half dozen pages. While attending Marietta College in the mid-1960s, I took a couple of the writing classes available. Frankly, I didn’t get great grades on any of my writing projects. Once moving into the work world, I seemed like I never had time to write and completely abandoned writing until I was in my early 60s. I began writing editorials, which were published in the Lancaster Co. News (Lancaster, Pennsylvania). Almost 10 years later, I have had 94 published. At age 68, I fully retired and began chasing my dream of getting a novel nationally published. That dream came true on November 16, 2018. I used a local publisher, whose website is owlpublishinghouse.com. I appear on that site. My book, Broken Bones, is now available on Amazon.com.

Click onto the site and search for books by Daniel Oliver Betz, III, to locate Broken Bones.”

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Steve Magnusen recently authored and published TO MY BEST GIRL— Courage, Honor and Love in the Civil War: The Inspiring Life Stories of Rufus Dawes and Mary Gates.

Before becoming a writer, Betz was laid off just before his 65th birthday from his job in insurance. He took a part-time job for several years.

“At age 68 I started writing Broken Bones and have written two other novels that have yet to be published. I do expect to publish both in the near future. My life has now been transformed from a retired septuagenarian to a full-time money-making author. My email address is danbetz@ptd.net. Hope to hear from any MC graduates!”

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The Chi Omegas from the Class of 1970 hold a reunion at a different location around the United States every two years. An alumna who lives close to the city chosen at the previous reunion organizes and hosts the event. For 2018, the chosen city was Nashville, Tennessee, and the organizer and host was Lynn Berry Stokes.

Her husband, Van Stokes ’70 (Alpha Sigma Phi), chauffeured many Chi Os back and forth to the airport during their visit. These 15 ladies met October 11–15, 2018.

They toured the city by trolley, visited the Grand Ole Opry and the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, walked down Broadway, listened to artists at The Listening Room and the Station Inn, visited an art exhibit at the Frist Museum and ended the weekend learning line dances at the Wild Horse Saloon. Planning has already begun for their next reunion in two years — 50 years after they graduated from Marietta College.

Top row (left to right): Buff Langacher Crouch, Lynn Berry Stokes, Becky Rice Harold, Jackie Pinotti Langel, Nanci Roten Target, Cindy Buck Wilson, Bev Ullom Pratt, Val Roelse Abbott, Barb Woodhull and Liz Morgan Baird; bottom row (left to right): E. Haning Sorensen, Marg Rejdak Rohlik, Jane Kershner Siebeneck, Jane Anderson Wise and Chris Tarr Gabreski.

During its annual meeting on September 25, 2018, the North Dakota Petroleum Council was pleased to announce the induction of Terry Kovacevich ’78 into the NDPC Hall of Fame. Craig Smith, the 2017 Hall of Fame inductee, presented Terry with his Hall of Fame award. Terry started with Marathon Oil Company in 1978. During his 37½-year career, he held various positions, including: Operations Manager, Asset Manager and Regional Vice President. This included nine years working on international assignments. The last 10 years of his career were spent in North Dakota leading Marathon’s Bakken activity. Terry’s worldwide experience was a tremendous benefit in managing Marathon’s Bakken assets in western North Dakota.

Travis Thornton ’99 has joined Lakeland Polymers LLC in Marietta as a sales manager for the Southeast Division.

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Alpha Xi Delta sisters from the 1980s rented the sorority house for a weekend in August 2018.

Pictured are clockwise from back left: Debbie Blackman ’86, Diane Keenan Spreitzer ’83, Ann Boston Timm ’84, Kathleen Sutphin ’83, Tari McCormick Bergoine ’85, Denise Tucci Spinell ’83 and Maria Currier Santoferraro ’85. Not pictured is Lisa Brown Twardzik ’83.

Samantha Steelman ’94 has joined Reminger Co., LPA’s Fort Mitchell, Kentucky office. Over the course of the past 20 years, she has practiced primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation and domestic relations.

An experienced litigator, Samantha is skilled in the development and execution of strategic plans that are mindful of her clients’ goals. She enjoys solving challenging issues and figuring out the most efficient and effective way to litigate cases and navigate through difficult challenges. Samantha strives to provide practical advice and guidance by leveraging her extensive background in organizational leadership and administrative oversight. Prior to being in active practice, Samantha worked in government relations and association management. Her responsibilities included overseeing the daily operations of a multiassociation management firm, creating and managing human resources policies and data technology efforts for a multi-office professional services firm, and organizational restructuring for the non-profit sector.

Patrick Hunter ’01, Jamie Kendrioski ’01, Corey Smith ’01 and their spouses visited and road-tripped with Jenny Hershberger ’01 in Montana this summer.

Melany Kotlarek Fontanazza ’02 was among six McGlinchey Stafford PLLC attorneys named to Ohio Super Lawyers 2019. Melany was named to “Rising Stars” in the area of business litigation. She represents banks, lenders and other financial institutions in consumer financial services litigation. She handles various types of business litigation and insurance defense cases at the trial and appellate levels. She has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Akron School of Law, teaching Legal Writing & Research. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Marietta, Melany earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron, where she participated in Law Review and received the Ernest Karam Award for Academic Excellence upon graduating in 2005.

Mary Ann Pennock ’04 was recently named Client Executive for Strategic Markets at Elavon, Inc., a financial services company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a division of US Bank.

Ashley Deas Plummer ’07 (Alpha Xi Delta) and James Plummer ’07 (Lambda Chi Alpha) welcomed their second son, Levi Douglas Plummer, on May 23, 2018. Levi joins big brother Nolan. Ashley works for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solve Research Institute as a digital content specialist. James is the business development manager for Two Labs Pharma Services.

Amanda Griesser ’09 and Joshua Wilkins, PA-C, were married Aug. 12, 2018, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Kelly Park ’11 was a member of the bridal party. The couple lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Jackie Hartle ’11 received her Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business this past May. She continues to work in US marketing for the McDonald’s Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, recently assuming the role of Brand and Menu Strategy Manager for the fast food giant’s McDelivery business.

Sara Harp Stasko ’12 was promoted to Associate Director for Graduate School & Pre-Health Advising at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in December 2018.

She started at Denison in June 2016 as the Assistant Director for Pre-Health & STEM Professions. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Marietta, Sara has earned a Master of Education in College Student Personnel from Ohio University (2014).

Andy Guimond ’12, MAP’13 joined George Washington University in November 2018 as a Student Services Specialist.

Following a one-year clerkship with Judge James Gwin of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Ben Reese ’13 is now an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Reese, a 2016 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, also clerked for Chief Judge Ed Carnes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Montgomery, Alabama, during the 2016–17 term.

Gretchen Reimer ’13 started a new position as TB Specialist with Quest Diagnostics after Oxford Immunotec was acquired by Quest.

CLASS NOTES

Ashley Fouss Eschbaugh ’10, PA’13 joined First Settlement Orthopaedics in Marietta as a physician assistant in January 2019.

Josh Schott ’13 is now a technical writer with Veeam Software in Columbus, Ohio.

After 11 months with Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC), Khrista Halaiko Achtermann ’08 was promoted to Director of Continuous Improvement. Prior to her promotion, Khrista was a project manager for the Westerville, Ohio company.

She joined COPC after nine years with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Larrissa Keiser Becker ’08 was promoted to Associate Director of Campus Recreation, Business Development & Engagement at Ohio University in September 2018. Larrissa started at the Athens, Ohio–based university in 2012 as the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Marketing, Communications & Member Services.

Ashley Thomas ’14 welcomed new baby Sevyn Cottrell on September 25, 2018.

Chris Law ’10 was named Vice President-Director of Marketing at Peoples Bank in Marietta in November 2018. Prior to that, Chris was a marketing senior associate in consumer banking with Chase in Columbus, Ohio.

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Attending his first Homecoming this past October was Thomas Joseph Stewart, who was born on August 22, 2018, weighing in at 6 pounds and 11 ounces. His parents, Brandon ’15 and Hayley Montgomery Stewart ’15, submitted his photo.

Molly Dunlap ’18 joined United Bank Inc. in Vienna, West Virginia, as a sales associate in January 2019.

Michael Johnson ’18 is working as a Clinical Research Assistant with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Prior to moving to Columbus, Michael worked as a Patient Care Technician at Marietta Memorial Hospital for 10 months.

Nicole Holstein ’12 and Benjamin Keller ’14 were married on June 8, 2018, at Montfair Resort Farm in Crozet, Virginia. Their dog, Obi, was their ring bearer, and Luke Miller ’14 (Alpha Tau Omega) was a groomsman. Pioneers in attendance included Derek Hennan ’12, Anna Gill ’12, Kayden Manning ’12, Megan McGregor ’12, Nick Giebel ’11, Claire Murphy ’13 (Omicron Chi Theta) and Bryan Murray ’14 (Alpha Tau Omega). The couple live in Richmond, Virginia, where Nicole is pursuing a Master of Science in Ecology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Ben, who attended Marietta from 2010 to 2012 and was an ATO during his first year, is working as a malware analyst for The Media Trust.

IN MEMORIAM 1940s Betty E. Hewson O’Neill ’42 (Chi Omega) of Columbus, Ohio (10/13/18).

Elsie Dickson Barks ’45 (Beta Theta) of Chicago, Illinois (12/8/18).

Stephen Antkiw ’47 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Ridgefield, Connecticut (12/28/18).

Sara E. Ward Corbett ’48 (Phi Beta Kappa) of Charleston, West Virginia (10/21/18).

Beryl I. Jackson Cole ’49 (Chi Omega and Phi Beta Kappa) of Athens, Ohio (7/19/18). Survivors include a son, Jeffrey F. Cole ’73.

John L. Cannon ’49 of Piketon, Ohio (10/10/18).

R. Reed Keadle ’49 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Fairfield, Virginia (10/20/18).

1950s Joseph A. Fanale ’50 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Danvers, Massachusetts (11/23/18). Survivors include a son, Steven M. Fanale ’87.

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Martin B. Kaye ’53 (Delta Tau Delta) of Delray Beach, Florida (11/28/18).

Ruth E. Masters Runkel ’53 of Somerset, Ohio (1/13/19).

William D. Castle ’65 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Mansfield, Ohio (10/19/18).

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth E. Castle ’65.

Mary R. Collings Fredrick ’55 of Pattersonville, New York (10/8/18).

Richard P. Claypoole ’65 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (11/10/18).

Ronald R. Starcher ’55 of Safford, Arizona (11/17/18).

Ronald A. LoSasso ’65 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Vonore, Tennessee (10/9/18).

James D. Henrie ’56 of Crescent, Pennsylvania (12/14/18).

Alan B. Smith ’56 of Flemington, New Jersey (12/8/18).

Ray O. Hanlin ’59 of Sistersville, West Virginia (1/3/19).

David Y. Redford ’59 (Delta Upsilon) of Denver, Colorado (12/17/18).

1960s John S. Casper ’60 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of San Antonio, Texas (10/6/18).

Mary A. Markowitz ’60 of Bradford, Pennsylvania (1/1/19).

Ronald D. Sharkey ’61 of Sherman Oaks, California (9/29/18).

Irene F. Witham Horner ’52 of Malta, Ohio (1/20/19).

Charles E. Daley ’62 of Vienna, West Virginia (10/25/18).

Richard B. Sines ’52 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Daytona Beach, Florida (12/13/18).

Larry H. Wright ’62 of Naples, Florida (11/26/18).

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William L. Lothes ’65 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Dayton, Ohio (10/7/18).

Frederick L. Chisholm ’66 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) of Bunnlevel, North Carolina (10/2/18).

Thomas F. Wright ’66 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) of Kirkland, Washington (10/17/18).

Therese F. Boyle Schroeckenstein ’69 of Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania (12/28/18).

1970s David R. Amos ’70 of New Matamoras, Ohio (6/27/18).

Kenneth G. Baracca ’72 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Iselin, New Jersey (5/2/18).

William M. Wheeler Jr. ’72 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Tarrytown, New York (9/27/18).

John L. Moor ’74 of Lima, Ohio (1/12/19).

Christopher J. Richard ’78 (Delta Upsilon) of Grand Rapids, Michigan (6/27/18).

1980s Abner O. McDaniel ’80 of Mesopotamia, Ohio (12/18/18).

1990s LeEllen H. Moore ’94 of Beverly, Ohio (10/31/18).

Darrell S. Cochran ’96 of New Matamoras, Ohio (12/7/18). Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie L. Cochran ’03.

Marietta College mourned the passing of alumnus and longtime professor Dr. Arthur L. Buell ’58, who passed away on Jan. 15, 2019, at the age of 87. He was a Professor of Speech and Communication at Marietta for 17 years.

Among Dr. Buell’s survivors are his wife, Betty, and son, Michael Buell ’75.

Shifting tempo

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KIM BA LL M A RCHES TOWA RD RET IREM ENT IN MAY

etirement isn’t anything new to Marshall Kimball — but staying retired is.

In 2001, Marshall thought it was time to retire from the Marietta City Schools District as its legendary band director.

“That only lasted three months,” he says. “I was 51 when I retired from public schools and that was way too early. That lasted three months.

I think my body is saying, ‘You can’t keep up this pace forever.’ I’m 69 now. And I feel like the music department is in a really good place right now. We have good people in place, good facilities, pretty much the goals that I set when I became chair three years ago have been met.”

Coming into the 2018–19 academic year, Marshall and his wife, Marcia, knew it would be his final year of full-time employment. Though he will officially be retired from teaching, he will work 10 hours a week as an advisor to the Music program to help with the transition in leadership.

“There are not enough words to describe the impeccable impact that Marshall Kimball has had on decades of students that have been fortunate to have been in his presence as a student, parent, band member (booster), friend and colleague,” says Education Professor Dr. Bill Bauer, who has known Marshall since the two taught in the public school system prior to teaching at Marietta College. “He was an advocate for inclusion at a time when it was not socially accepted. His leadership, by example, has touched many lives in ways...he will never know. I am so proud to have been a colleague of him in the public school system and the last few years as a team member at Marietta College.”

Assistant Professor Andy Francis will step in as Chair of the Music Department and a new Director of Bands will be hired. Assistant Professor Raquel Ravaglioli will continue her role as the Director of the Music Therapy Program.

Though in his final year as Chair of the Music Department and Director of Bands, Marshall continues to tackle major projects, including working toward reaccreditation for the Music Department through the National Association of Schools of Music, and the accreditation of the Music Therapy Program through the American Music Therapy Association.

“We are waiting for the next response from the American Music Therapy Association,” Marshall says. “We answered the questions that they had, and we just wait until they respond to us. The NASM report is finally at the home office in Reston, Virginia, and we’re supposed to get their first bounce-back to us soon.”

The NASM commission will vote on accreditation in its next meeting in June. During the review of Marietta’s program, the commission was impressed with the College’s facilities, the full-time staff and the adjuncts in the Music Department. There are currently six full-time faculty and 17 adjuncts in the department. Another full-time faculty member will be added in the fall.

But by that time, Marshall and his wife will be enjoying their time traveling to see grandchildren, testing out his new pushmower, and working on the home improvement projects they would like to accomplish.

“At the present time, I have no intention of working full time again,” Marshall says. “And I have three offices to clean out here, so I’m glad all of my offices are tidy.”

The biggest challenge will be learning how to relax after working 12- to 14-hour days for years.

“My wife, Marcia really encouraged me to retire because we want to travel and want to do things while our health is still good,” he says. “She’s been a very big part of this long career — she really has put up with me — and so I’m happy to be able to spend more time with her.”

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Marietta’s Music Department experienced tremendous growth during Marshall Kimball’s tenure.

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