Trailblazer-Summer 2012

TRAILBLAZER N E W S

F O R

M A R I E T TA

C O L L E G E

P I O N E E R S

SUMMER 2012

Champions — AGAIN! ETTA EXPRESS’ MIRACLE RUN ENDS WITH BACK-TO-BACK DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS

L

ess than 72 hours after winning their second NCAA Division III Baseball Championship, the eight seniors gathered together for one final time.

Naturally, there were a lot of smiles and jokes traded among a group that finished with a four-year record of 163-42 and the first back-to-back championships in school history.

Then, uncharacteristically, one of them became serious.

“These guys are my best friends. … I love them and they are a great group of guys and there’s not a better group of guys to win back-to-back,” said outfielder Niko Stanislav. “Being recruited here, you see the tradition on the pamphlets and everything else they send you. You realize this team is really good, but when you are here, you are in the moment and the four years go by just like that. When it’s over, you realize this program is really good, the coaches are good, and the atmosphere is good. We’re going to miss it … even running Euclid.”

Even Euclid?

“Not me,” said pitcher Kyle Lindquist.

It was the hard work and never-say-die attitude that helped the 2012 Etta Express survive an early loss in both the regional and championship to bring home the program’s sixth national championship — and third since 2006.

On the final day of the season, Marietta avenged a loss to St. Thomas with a 5-0 win behind a stellar pitching performance by Mike Mahaffey and then the Etta Express didn’t let up against Wheaton in a 7-2 win.

Brian Gasser, who lost to Chapman with a chance to close out the 2011 championship, came up big in the final game of 2012.

“I did have redemption in the back of my mind after what happened last year. I didn’t want to let that happen again. Honestly, I focused harder than I ever focused before and I was able to go out there and do what I do,” Gasser said. “Everything we’ve shared in the past four years, it’s not something you’re ever going to forget. It’s going to stick with you forever.”

Even the typically stoic Brian Brewer, who took over for his mentor Don Schaly in 2004, was all smiles when the team returned to Marietta to their adoring fans.

“It’s what it’s all about. I can’t wait to watch our current players put their championship rings on their fingers. It’s also all of the past players and community members when they come up to you and tell you how proud they are and what it means to them,” Brewer said. “It’s why I took this job.

Don’t let anyone tell you this is easy to do. Winning a championship is tough, but it’s hard to explain how difficult it is to win it back-to-back.

I’m proud of this team, the coaching staff and the fans. We try to win national championships every year, but there was just something special about this year.” — TP > See pages 12 & 13 for more about Marietta College’s six-time National Champions.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dr. Joseph W. Bruno

W

hile it may seem a bit odd to begin a Marietta College orientation process so very far away from the Mid-Ohio Valley in places like Appleton, Wis., and Mercer County, N.J., I have to admit that is exactly what has happened.

Even before Diane and I arrived on campus, I was fortunate enough to begin learning more about what awaited us at our ultimate destination as our Pioneers competed in the NCAA Division III College World Series, Women’s Rowing Championships, and, although I couldn’t join them, our Track and Field All-Americans in California. Cheering on our teams in various venues was truly a privilege and a joy, and I was able to do so only days before beginning my formal duties as president.

In some ways, this was the best possible opportunity to learn more about our student-athletes, given that they were performing under intense pressure at the very highest level of competition. That they acquitted themselves so well across the board speaks volumes about them, the coaching staffs, and the College.

Frankly, since the earliest moments of the search that eventually brought Diane and me from Connecticut to join you, I’ve sensed that same commitment in every aspect of Marietta College. In April, I was able to attend All-Scholars Day, during which academic achievements took center stage. After witnessing the dedication to excellence and level of accomplishment exhibited by those students and their very engaged and supportive faculty mentors, I should have known what lay ahead at the conclusion of the spring sports seasons.

And now that the cheers have died down just a bit, I’m picking up something else: a strong sense of excitement over the start of another fall semester. While this occurs on many college campuses, it is so very special to us here as it marks our very first opportunity to be a part of the anticipation felt by Pioneers everywhere. It will be quite something to welcome the Class of 2016 in just a matter of weeks and begin the work of providing an outstanding learning experience to the next generation of The Long Blue Line.

So, please join us as we congratulate our scholars and student-athletes for 2012, and encourage those who follow to aspire to those same goals in 2013!

2

TRAILBLAZER

Code Wars Junior interned with Google’s Summer of Code program

V

ance Turnewitsch ’14 landed a dream internship working for Google.

Turnewitsch was accepted into Google’s Summer of Code program, which took in approximately 1,000 students from around the world. This year, there were 93 countries represented in the extremely exclusive program.

“When I saw my name and project on the list, I wanted to scream, but unfortunately, I was in the library,” Turnewitsch said. “I then remember walking around campus a little breathless and completely shocked I had been accepted.”

Summer of Code is a 2 ½-month program that offers student developers stipends to write code for various open source projects.

Google Co-Founder Larry Page was the first to see the need for a summer program. “We have a problem where too many computer science students are not doing computer science over the summer,” Page said, “so they are falling behind and becoming rusty.”

The Summer of Code program pairs a student with a mentoring organization.

After learning more about that firm, the student designs and implements a coding project for the group.

Turnewitsch was paired with Andrew McKinney, a software engineer from MIT,

to work on a program that made it easier to upload photos online.

“My first serious project was to allow users to post pictures to the Web,” Turnewitsch said. “Currently, App Inventor allows users to post text data to websites,

but I am working on a project that will allow users to post images from the phone to a Web server or Web service like Flickr or Picasa.”

Turnewitsch worked from home, so to communicate with the group, he used Google Hangouts, a group chat system similar to Skype.

“The App Inventor team has a short Google Hangout every day, and we have longer weekly meetings through Google Hangout,” Turnewitsch said.

The program costs Google $6 million, but the company considers it very cost efficient. Over the 2 ½ months, 3 million lines of code were completed. This made the 2012 Summer of Code students the most efficient software development organization on the planet.

“For me, this internship is beyond anything I ever dreamed of doing this summer,” Turnewitsch said. “I wanted a virtual internship this summer, and I could not have asked for anything more exciting than working with people at MIT and Google.” — AK

Long Blue Lines Hub Burton, Interim Vice President for Advancement

E

ven as planning for the inauguration of President Joseph Bruno moves forward and he continues his ambitious schedule of outreach to alumni and friends of the College, important leadership transitions are under way in other areas of the institution as well.

Vice President for Advancement Lori Lewis recently departed to pursue an outstanding career opportunity at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., and we wish her much success in her new role. While a national search for her successor is already under way, the important work of pursuing the goals and objectives of the institution and advocating for support of those strategic initiatives remains a priority for the division that she was so instrumental in building.

We who remain are charged with ensuring that in what otherwise might be regarded as a year in neutral or a period during which we might “mark time” or “do no harm” that we actively pursue an agenda of consistency and continuity without giving way to complacency. What exactly does that mean?

Dr. Bruno has asked for my service as Interim VP for Advancement and that my colleague, Angie Anderson, assume additional responsibilities to go with her current role as Director of Advancement. We are appreciative of the confidence demonstrated

by such a request and have readily accepted. Together and with the collaboration of our Advancement partners, we’ve already sought to support Dr. Bruno in the planning and execution of those introductory visits with alumni and been very gratified by the warm reception afforded to him and to Mrs. Bruno during their first 60 days.

Well beyond the crucial building of strong relationships, our best efforts must also be applied to such ongoing responsibilities as meeting our annual Marietta Fund goal of $1.7 million, delivering signature moments in the life of the College such as Dr. Bruno’s inauguration and Homecoming Weekend, creating new and innovative approaches to strengthening and energizing The Long Blue Line, and developing our existing communications and marketing initiatives even as we explore alternative methods of outreach and proof of performance.

In the weeks and months to come, we’ll ask for your assistance in helping us meet the demands of these challenging transitional times and hope that you might also join with us in two Pioneer hellos; one to the Brunos and a second, in the not too distant future, to a new colleague who will guide our very important advancement work on behalf of Marietta College.

SUMMER 2012

3

Making new memories ALUMNI CHERISH GOLDEN REUNION MOMENTS

L

istening to the lunchtime banter between Ken Luther ’60 and Bill Flower ’62, it was hard to believe that more than 50 years had passed since they roamed campus together as undergraduates.

One of the first events of the 2012 Golden Reunion Weekend was the luncheon in the Great Room in Andrews Hall, where Ken and Bill had lunch with their lovely wives, Carol Luther and Lynne Flower, and retired geology professor Roger Kirkpatrick ’57.

More than 50 alumni from the class of 1962 and earlier classes joined their friends and family for the special weekend on campus this past June, many of them staying in Fayerweather Hall.

Though the weather started off rainy and cool, by Saturday, Mother Nature delivered sunny skies and warmer temperatures.

“I’ve been back a few times since graduating,” Luther said. “I missed my Golden Reunion but, go figure, I come back for his.

Actually, we try to get together with Bill and Lynne every few years. Since they were going to be in Ohio, it was a perfect time for us to meet up.”

The Flowers spend half of the year in southern Arizona and half the year traveling in their motor home with their dog, Lilly. “Home is wherever we park it,” Bill said. The Luthers live in Cincinnati.

Bill and Ken roomed for a year together in Douglas Putnam Hall as students and spent much of their time at Marietta in the radio station.

“This building has a lot of good memories for me and Bill,” Ken said. “Back then, the radio station was in the basement. We also worked at (local radio station) WMOA together, including one year when there was a huge flood in Marietta.”

4

TRAILBLAZER

His wife, Carol, recalled seeing a photograph of Ken as he was being taken to the downtown radio station via a rowboat during the flood.

“Back then, WMOA was in the basement of the Lafayette Hotel,” Ken said. “During the flood, they moved the station to Third and Putnam on the fourth floor. They told me to pack a suitcase because I’d be stuck at the station for the weekend.”

Both Ken and Bill shared a love for being on the air. After graduation, Bill got a job at a radio station in Connecticut and Ken worked for Proctor and Gamble. After Ken retired, he resumed his work in broadcasting and has his own public radio show in Cincinnati.

During lunch, Bill learned that Roger Kirkpatrick knew his sister, Marcia Flower MacCullagh ’57.

“We were classmates,” Roger said. Less than two weeks before the Golden Reunion weekend, he had moved back to Marietta from his home out west. “I’m just barely settled in and I thought I’d take (the Office of Alumni Relations) up on their invitation to catch up with classmates.”

One special treat added to the weekend events was an invitation to visit Emeritus Professor Jack Prince’s home in Williamstown.

“I came to Marietta because I liked the small campus feel and the atmosphere,” Ken said “There were so many people who made this a nice place, and Jack Prince is one of those people I’ve never forgotten.” —GS

Time to celebrate HOMECOMING WEEKEND TO INCLUDE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Y

ou may want to up your carb intake if you’re planning to return to campus during Homecoming Weekend because what the Office of Alumni Relations has in store for guests is a marathon of fun.

In addition to the traditional activities, such as class reunions, Greek and academic open houses, theatre performances and football and volleyball games, alumni and friends can also witness a historic event for the College as Dr. Joseph Bruno is officially inaugurated as Marietta’s 18th President on Friday, Oct. 12. The ceremony will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in Dyson Baudo Recreation Center and a special inaugural reception, open to all Homecoming guests, will follow in the Hermann Fine Arts Center.

“Given our alumni interest in and involvement with their alma mater, there was never any question of inviting every member of The Long Blue Line to participate in such a signature moment in the life of the College as the inauguration of Dr. Bruno,” said Hub Burton, Interim Vice President for Advancement. “Pioneers should look for their Homecoming Weekend brochure for information on how to join in the celebration.”

The following morning, guests can meet and greet President Bruno and his wife Diane during Marietta on The Mall, which leads up to the Homecoming Parade and the Pioneer Tailgate Luncheon.

“For those looking forward to saying hello to the Brunos in person, this year’s Marietta on The Mall offers a unique opportunity to not only visit with them, but also our MCAA Award winners and spring sports champions as well,” Burton said. “Alumni and friends will want to circle Oct. 12-14 on their calendars for sure!”—GS

Learn more about Homecoming events or register online by Friday, Oct. 5 at: www.marietta.edu/alumni.

SUMMER 2012

5

Harrison Hall ready for fall semester

B

ryn Perkey ’13 knew Harrison Hall was going to be nice.

He was excited when he learned last semester that he would be the Head Resident Assistant for Harrison, which meant he would be able to move in weeks before his classmates arrived and help organize various programs aimed to help seniors prepare for the next phase of their lives — living on their own.

“My first reaction was, ‘Wow! It is huge — a monster of a building.’

I knew it was going to be big and the inside was going to be nice, but it completely blew my expectations out of the water,” Perkey said.

On Sept. 29, during Family Weekend, the College will formally dedicate the building, which includes the J. Michael Harding Health and Wellness Center. Special tours and a dedication ceremony will be open to campus. The new building is a 105,000-squarefoot complex that houses 364 students in apartment-style units. It replaces Parsons Hall, which was razed this summer.

“There are so many great spaces in the new residence hall,” said Ellen Campbell, Associate Dean of Students. She lives in Harrison Hall and oversees the programming for the Senior Year Experience.

“Senior Year Experience places an emphasis on providing seniors with real-world knowledge — for matters like finding an apartment or filing your taxes — but it’s also about celebrating what happens in their final year, which will help them feel more connected to the institution.”

Perkey is one of the seniors who will benefit from the new, senioryear programming being offered to all graduating students on campus. He will earn a degree in Information Systems, with minors in Leadership Studies, Asian Studies and Economics. In addition to running cross-country and track & field, he works as a senior interviewer and orientation leader for the Office of Admission.

“I definitely stay busy and I want to enjoy my last year here,” Perkey said. “In the past, a lot of emphasis has been put on the FYE (First Year Experience) and preparing students for what they’ll need to know as a student. I see the Senior Year Experience as the College’s way of preparing seniors for what they’ll need to know for the real world.”—GS

Trustee recognized for community service

W

hether it’s her alma mater in need or the community in which she lives, Ann Bailey ’87 has always been willing to lend a helping hand. In June, the Parkersburg (W.Va.) YMCA recognized Bailey’s service and philanthropy by honoring her with the first­‑ever 2012 Edwin L.D. Dils Heart of Our Community Award. “I felt so honored when they told me,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting anything like this.”

Currently serving on the Y’s board, she was its first woman president in the early 1980s when the organization was under extreme financial duress. She took over as the interim director and helped lead the Y out of its trouble. She currently serves on the Strong Kids Campaign committee, which raises money so local youth can benefit from YMCA programs. Last year, the fund helped more than 800 children attend summer camp and other valuable educational events, and 300 children have access to child care. “We are the largest childcare provider in Wood County (W.Va.),” she said. “Seeing so many children benefit from these programs is inspiring, and it inspires me to keep going and keep doing more.”

During the awards ceremony, Bailey sat with Mr. Dils’ widow, Jane, and one of his adult daughters. “Eddie was a lifelong mentor to the community — he made such a difference,” Bailey said. “He was a contemporary of my parents and they knew each other well.”

One criterion to be eligible for the award is that the recipient supports the community in a variety of ways. Bailey serves on the College’s Board of Trustees and is a board member for the Good Samaritan Clinic and Trinity Episcopal Church. She is also involved with the Parkersburg Art Center, National Society of Arts and Letters, Junior League, Friends of Blennerhassett, Colonial Dames, the C.R.A.F.T. Society, River Hills Garden Club, Phi Alpha Theta and Marietta College’s annual production of Handel’s The Messiah. In 1997, to honor her advisor and professor, Dr. Bill Hartel, she established the Perspective Series to fund major performances on campus every year. The series has brought speakers such as Maya Angelou and John Updike to Marietta. She also was a significant donor to the Don Drumm Stadium renovation project. Her gift honored her father, the late Owen Bowser.—GS

6

TRAILBLAZER

Marietta’s Office of Civic Engagement garners award

I

mpressed by the extent to which Marietta has stepped up its service program, the Ohio Campus Compact surprised the College in June with a special award.

After making the annual OCC AmeriCorps VISTA Impact Report presentation to the community, former VISTA coordinators Meg McCrone and Amanda Dever were surprised when members from the OCC announced the College was receiving the first‑ever Civically Engaged Campus of Distinction Award.

“We were so honored to receive recognition for the progress the College has made in supporting civic engagement,” said Arielle Jennings, Director of Civic Engagement. “Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program has been a huge supporter of civic engagement at Marietta College.

Without them, we would not have been able to achieve the sustainable initiatives that we have today.”

Marietta College’s Office of Civic Engagement has had an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) since 2007. This year, the two VISTA positions were institutionalized. Heather Eichner will serve as the Nonprofit

Capacity Building Program Manager and Cristie Thomas will serve as the Civic Engagement Coordinator.

“People in the community have told me that in the last 10 years they’ve seen a change in how Marietta College has been involved with it, which speaks profoundly about where our office is headed. This recognition from Ohio Campus Compact represents a lot of hard work, but also the commitment of the College to invest in the community,” said Meg McCrone ’09, who served as the Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator during the 2011-12 academic year.

From participation in Make a Difference Day to newly established programs such as Hunger and Homelessness Week, the service opportunities the Office of Civic Engagement has introduced to campus have made a tremendous impact on the local community and to communities well beyond the Washington County border.

“We were all really surprised about the award, and it really means a lot, just knowing that this work has been building recently,” Dever said. “It’s meaningful, especially coming from Ohio Campus Compact, the nonprofit that has supported my position.”

Members of the Office of Civic Engagement recognize that their ability to perform such outreach programs is due, in part, by the support of the OCC, which provides grants and other resources necessary to engage in effective community service and service learning.

Five years after the arrival of its first VISTA, Marietta College and its Office of Civic Engagement have made impressive strides. The award denotes the “exemplary commitment to campus-community civic engagement and positive social change” the College has made since its initial partnership with Ohio Campus Compact.

“We were so honored to receive recognition for the progress the College has made in supporting civic engagement.

Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program has been a huge supporter of civic engagement at Marietta College.

Without them, we would not have been able to achieve the sustainable initiatives that we have today,” Jennings said.

The initiatives include partnerships with students, faculty, administration, staff, and community organizations to promote social justice issues, spark positive change, ensure students’ continued civic involvement, and improve the local nonprofit community.—CS

SUMMER 2012

7

College welcomes five to Board of Trustees

T

he fall meeting of Board of Trustees will feature a handful of new faces, including Marietta College’s 18th president, Dr. Joseph W. Bruno. Joining the Board this fall will be Alumni Trustee Dr. Matthew Macatol ’97, Patricia Kral Zecchi ’71, Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76, Dr. Roger Anderson ’79 and Charles Sulerzyski.

Macatol earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Marietta and his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University. He completed his residency in anatomical and clinical pathology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is a board‑certified pathologist for the Memorial Health System, where he chairs the surgery department. He is a board member on the Marietta Memorial Health Foundation and has worked with Marietta College’s Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program. He lives in Marietta with his wife Cathy and their children: Bryce, Elyse, Isabel and Jackson.

Zecchi earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marietta and has previously been self-employed as a personal investments manager. She has been involved with a service project that helps African communities build sustainable resources that provide access to water and fuel sources. She is also active with Girls, Inc. of Metro Denver, a program that aims to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold. Zecchi has served as a MAAP Volunteer for the College. She and her husband Paul ’70 have one daughter, Kristen.

Yeary earned a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Economics from Marietta and her Juris Doctorate from Capital University. She is one of four principals of Northeast Natural Energy in Charleston, W.Va., a company she started with fellow alumni John Adams ’86 and Mark Williams ’86. After earning her law degree, she clerked with the Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeals of Ohio in Portsmouth. She has also worked for the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation and Triana Energy Holdings, Inc., which purchased Columbia Natural Resources. She retired from Triana in 2005. She is a board member for Family Services of Kanawha Valley, a trustee for the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, and vice

chair of Star USA Federal Credit Union. Yeary is a MAAP Volunteer.

She and her husband John have one son, Philip.

Anderson earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marietta and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He is the director of the emergency room at Selby General Hospital and operates a large, in-patient service at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He runs a private practice that specializes in internal medicine and infectious disease treatments. Anderson owns Marietta Ambulance Services, Inc., and The Anchor, a local newspaper. He founded Anderson Clinical Research in Pittsburgh, which provided a professionally operated network of clinical sites that focus on Phase II-IV HIV and opportunistic infection-related clinical trials. He is a board member for the Washington County American Red Cross, an associate member in the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Medical Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society, and a distinguished faculty member for Bristol-Meyers Squibb/Oncology/Immunology, Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Roche Laboratories, Glaxo-Wellcome and Roxanne Laboratories. He and his partner Christian Jussen have fraternal twin boys, Jack and Harger, and a daughter, Sara.

Sulerzyski earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University and his MBA in Marketing from Fordham University Graduate School of Business. He is the president and CEO of Peoples Bank and has more than 30 years experience as a financial services executive. Most recently, he was the president of the Great Lakes Region for KeyBank. He was also the president and CEO of Marsh Affinity and Private Client Practices, managing director with Marsh & McLennan, Inc., executive vice president of Provident Bank in Cincinnati, senior vice president of Fidelity Investments in Boston, chair and CEO of Banc One Investments and Trust, division executive with Chemical Bank and vice president of Citibank. He and his wife Dr. Kathleen King, have three daughters, Margaret, Clair and Joann.—GS

The Mountaineer Party was held in the Pavilion at Masonic Park. The party was described in the 1954 Mariettana as, “The beautiful night and the low lights helped our spirits skip merrily about to the tunes of square dancing and round dancing. The dim, mysterious maze which greeted each couple at the door also made the atmosphere very effective. Then, to make the evening complete, we tried our hands, and heads, at corn husking and apple ducking. The farm was never so nice.”

8

TRAILBLAZER

Acting out ALUMNUS DISCOVERS PASSION AT IMPROV THEATER

A

s an undergraduate student, Jon Bolden ’05 remembers sitting in Dr. Suzanne Walker’s communication class watching many of his classmates stress out about their extemporaneous speaking assignments.

“All the while I was thinking, ‘This is for me — I could do this all day,’ ” Bolden said.

In June, Bolden realized he could do it for nearly two days when he and his seven cast mates at The Hideout Theatre organized and accomplished an impressive feat — they completed a 43-hour nonstop Improv Marathon. From 5 p.m. on a Friday until noon Sunday, the small group of actors presented 43 one-hour acts to raise money for local youth in Austin, Texas. Though occasionally the actors would fall asleep on stage from time to time, their improvisation training kicked in and the power naps would simply be worked into the scene.

“It went really well,” Bolden said. More than half of the shows were to sold-out crowds. “We used it to raise funds for our youth program, which exposes children to the stage. The fundraiser brought in enough money to send four or five kids to improv camps this summer.”

Bolden, a freelance graphic designer, moved to Austin a year after graduating from Marietta despite the fact he didn’t have a job waiting for him. He wanted to be a part of the thriving artistic community that the southwestern city had become. He decided to move to the downtown area a year later and began exploring the city one evening. “I happened to see a live comedy sign in front of a building. I had gone out that night with the intention of doing something completely random. So when I saw the sign, I just popped in and asked if I could buy a ticket.”

He credits his decision that night to do something random and fun with his discovery of improv, “which, essentially, is something random and fun.” His ability to say “yes” to challenging situations stems from his days at Marietta, where he learned he could thrive before audiences, whether that audience was in Dr. Walker’s speech class or on stage under the guidance of now-retired Associate Professor of Theatre Steve Rader.

In the fall of 2010, Bolden returned to Marietta’s Theatre Department to share some of his experiences with students who were interested in acting. Assistant Professor Jeff Cordell said Bolden led a three-hour improv workshop to more than a dozen students.

“He taught the group the basic rules of improv as well as taught us new games and activities in which everyone participated,” Cordell said. “Having good improvisational skills are essential performing live because it enables the actor to react properly when something unexpected or accidental happens and it also helps the actor follow his or her instincts and work with ideas and suggestions during the preparation for a performance.”

“The leap of faith an actor takes from understanding a character on the page to physically, mentally and emotionally embodying them on stage is built over time and countless improvisations and revisions,” Cordell said. “Some of my favorite moments in our Marietta College productions have been the result of an organic discovery (or improvisation) in the rehearsal room, which proves itself repeatable without getting stale or overworked.”

Bolden, who hopes to continue teaching improv workshops to aspiring actors, said practicing and performing in this genre of acting has definitely opened up a limitless world to him.

“Improv is about saying yes, taking risks and pushing through the fear,” Bolden said. “It’s about recognizing awkward moments and celebrating your failures so they no longer affect you in a negative way; then you can learn and grow from those experiences.”—GS

> Jon Bolden ’05 (Top photo) (far left, bottom photo) and fellow actors performed in a 43-hour improv marathon in Austin.

SUMMER 2012

9

> Brandon ’06 and Danielle ’05 Donelson-Sims taught kids a two-day storytelling workshop in Papua, Indonesia.

Sharing experiences ALUMNI COUPLE MAKE IMPACT IN JAVA CLASSROOM

I

t’s hard for students in Brandon ’06 and Danielle ’05 DonelsonSims classrooms to understand how a professor could look contentedly at his students as they engaged in heated political arguments during class.

But at the start of every new semester at Satya Wacana Christian University in Java, Brandon recounts to his students the look of satisfaction that his former Political Science professor, Dr. Michael Tager, would don every time his students debated topics pertinent to that day’s lesson.

As new professors in the Christian university, the DonelsonSimses have realized that this American classroom setting is vastly unfamiliar to their Indonesian students. Brandon’s anecdote only evokes laughter. The couple learns more each day about the Indonesian culture, about an environment where students uphold respect for elders so intensely they often shy away from speaking up to their professors.

Brandon and Danielle were placed at Satya Wacana in 2009 through the Mennonite Central Committee, a Christian relief, development, and peace agency. Devout Christians living in an Islamic country, their careers in Java working with a student body that is 40 percent Muslim have introduced the couple to enriching new sights, experiences and challenges. Their biggest hurdle as educators has been developing teaching methods to bridge the cultural gap between them and their students, a feat whose outcomes are mutually enjoyed.

“Many of my Indonesian students experience takut salah which means the fear of being wrong. This fear is something I think many Americans cannot comprehend but it can be paralyzing for many of my Indonesian students,” said Danielle. “One of the biggest rewards is seeing my students empowered and feeling confident and capable. And while it takes a while, at the end of the class, students appear to smile more, they seem happier and more confident, they are more willing to try and speak up in class.”

Brandon and Danielle first heard about Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) through members of their church in Columbus who had worked with MCC before. Both had just finished their master degree programs—Brandon at Antioch MacGregor and

10

TRAILBLAZER

Danielle at the University of Toledo—and were determining their next step professionally. The timing felt right, and the encouragement from church members convinced them to apply to teach abroad.

They were paired with the university in Indonesia several months later, largely because of their success at Marietta. At Satya Wacana, the couple teaches a variety of English composition, reading, and speaking courses. Danielle, who was an English major at Marietta, also teaches English literature courses, developing her own literary theory course for the department. Brandon, drawing inspiration from his experiences in Tager’s classes offers additional courses in journalism reporting and cross-cultural understanding.

Tager vividly recalled having Brandon as a student, noting that his motivation and intellect earned him the honor of Phi Beta Kappa membership and the title of valedictorian. Tager said the qualities that allowed both Brandon and Danielle to succeed in college are the same traits that grant them success as international educators. “Living abroad requires a certain flexibility and willingness to adapt to the culture of your new home. Teaching abroad requires additional sensitivity to the perspectives of your student, and taking them into consideration so you can effectively teach them. Teaching well is always hard. Teaching foreign students undoubtedly requires a bit more creativity and effort and consultation with native teachers,” Tager said.

Brandon adds one more attribute that is necessary of educators abroad: openness. Adjusting to a different academic environment wasn’t the only adaptation necessary. “It has been a great experience living in a predominantly Muslim country. Since college I’ve been interested in different faiths and it is nice to connect individual personalities and peoples’ lived experiences with a faith I had read about but not had much experience with,” Brandon said. “But in personal conversation there is often a reluctance to talk about religion openly, and it is a very, very sensitive topic.”

The couple plan to return to the U.S. to earn their doctorate degrees but for now, Java is home. And even after moving back, Brandon and Danielle believe they have found their calling abroad: teaching, learning and impacting the world.—CS

Young Pioneers benefit from new programming

E

ven though they’ve just joined the ranks as Pioneers, incoming freshmen this fall will learn what it means to be members of The Long Blue Line.

An exciting new program offered through the Office of Alumni Relations helps connect current students and graduates of the past decade with events and special services geared specifically to serve the needs of young adults ready to establish successful lives of their own.

“The Young Pioneer Network was created to provide events and services to young alumni who want to stay connected to each other, the College and the entire Marietta College community,” said Sarah Kelly, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. “This program is vital to educating current students and young alumni on all that the Marietta College Alumni Association (MCAA)

and the Office of Alumni Relations have to offer them, not only after graduation but while they are on campus. The MCAA provides many opportunities for current students and alumni to connect, network, educate each other and form connections with other Pioneers.”

Graduates of the past decade will receive electronic newsletters highlighting what’s happening on campus and upcoming events for young Pioneers. They can also take advantage of GradMed, a short-term health insurance coverage, as well as follow the College in various social media outlets, keep peers up to date on their successes and efforts through the First to P10neer program, which sends updates to other young alumni, and attend various on-campus events such as Homecoming, Career Jamboree and Pioneer Skype sessions.

Current students can join the Student Alumni Association, network during the

Career Jamboree, receive free business cards, learn how to manage finances through CashCourse events, and round out their Marietta College undergraduate years by participating in the various Commencement activities such as Strawberries and Crème.

“We hope that those who take part in any Young Pioneer Network activity during their time on campus or within their first 10 years after graduation will know that we have their best interest in mind and we hope to continue to develop our program with the changing needs of our Young Pioneers,” Kelly said. “The future of Marietta College lies with them and we hope to provide them with the tools necessary to leave their mark on Marietta College as many Pioneers have done before them.”—GS To learn more about this exciting new program, please visit www.marietta.edu/ Alumni/young_pioneer_network.html

Point of View series returns to campus SOCIAL ACTIVIST STAR PARKER TO PRESENT TOPIC ON POVERTY

T

he founder and president of a conservative think tank dedicated to fighting poverty through market-based public policy will be the guest speaker for the 2012 Point of View Series at Marietta College.

Star Parker, who founded the Center for Urban Renewal and Education in 1995, will present her topic to the campus and community at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Fenton Court.

The event is free and open to the public.

In addition to being a social activist, Parker is the author of three books and has offered her expertise on programs such as ABC’s The View, The Oprah Winfrey Show and on Larry King Live. She was nominated as the Republican candidate in 2010 for California’s 37th District. Though she didn’t win the election, her candidacy more than doubled the number of Republican votes from that district.

Parker’s life story has been featured by many news organizations. She worked her way out of welfare and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business from Woodbury University.

“The Point of View speaker series began in 2003 through the generosity of local anonymous donors,” said Linda Stroh, Director of Donor Relations. “The series is designed to bring to campus a wide variety of voices and opinions that challenge prevailing political and social views.”

Stroh said past speakers have included pro-family movement leader Phyllis Schlafly, political analyst William Kristol and former 1960s radical-turned-conservative leader David Horowitz.

“The last lecture was in 2007 — Victor Davis Hanson, a conservative commentator and a senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution,” Stroh said. “He spoke on immigration in the United States.”—GS

SUMMER 2012

11

Winning never gets old for Etta Express 18 PIONEERS ADD SECOND RING TO COLLECTION

F

or a program with the storied history of Marietta College’s, it’s not easy to be the first at anything.

Somehow through adversity, though, the 2012 Etta Express became the first to ever win consecutive NCAA Division III National Championships as Brian Brewer’s squad defeated St. Thomas 5-0 and Wheaton 7-2 in Grand Chute, Wis., on May 30.

In winning its sixth championship — and the first back-to-back title since Rowan did it in 1978-79 — Marietta College will also present a second title ring to 18 players. Prior to 2012, only 11 other Marietta players had earned two rings on the diamond.

“We have a saying that we’re GOATS — Greatest of All Time,” said outfielder Niko Stanislav ’12. “That’s what the coaches kept texting us throughout the tournament. They kept telling us we could be the greatest of all time at Marietta. That was always in the back of our mind.”

Let the debate rage among Marietta’s other championship teams — 1981, 1983, 1986, 2006 and 2011 — but none of those put together back-to-back seasons like this group.

Brewer credits a talented and determined senior class for surviving “everyone’s best shot all season,” and playing relentless baseball during the final two weeks of the season.

Marietta faced elimination nine times starting in the Mideast Regional and throughout the championship round. Each time the Etta Express answered the challenge with another win.

“We understand the best team doesn’t always win,” Brewer said. “But we prepare all year for these final weeks of the season. Our kids understand we believe we are the best team. Winning back-to-back championships is a major credit to our senior class. They just kept at it. We clearly were not as talented as last year … but those eight guys never lost the focus to win a national championship.”—TP

12

TRAILBLAZER

TWO-RING CLUB 2011 and 2012: Kirby Becker, Austin Blaski, Evan Brockmeier, Brian Gasser, Bryan Gregorich, Jordan Grilliot, Aaron Hopper, Luke Langdon, Logan Lewis, Kyle Lindquist, Mike Mahaffey, Matt Moormeier, Mike Mulvey, Braden Park, Tim Saunders, Niko Stanislav, Alex Toth and Josh Unberbuehler.

1983 and 1986: John Hamborsky and Jim Katschke.

1981 and 1983: Ron Fama, Roger Hart, Jim Kennedy, Jim Pancher, Steve Riley, Marty Sberna, Jon Shuler, Mark Talarico and Dave Thomas.

SUMMER 2012

13

Making waves WOMEN’S ROWING SETS SIGHTS ON TOP SPOT IN DIVISION III.

K

elli Barnette ’12 hasn’t left Marietta College, but she feels like a major part of her life is moving on without her.

Barnette, a two-time All-American rower, has started her professional career as an admission counselor at Marietta.

After leading the Pioneers to back-to-back NCAA Rowing Championships, Barnette is now on the sidelines.

“My senior season was really the icing on the cake; I never imagined that the team I joined as a first-year student would change so dramatically in such a short period of time,” she said. “Each year, we seemed to get more and more women who not only understood the dedication, commitment and hard work that go into this sport, but were willing to invest in this crazy idea of a regional championship title, and a Dad Vail Gold, and then an NCAA bid. We made the investment, and it paid off in 2011.”

Now she hopes the program continues to move forward without her.

“I look so forward to watching the program continue to gain momentum for years to come. I also have a feeling I will be the old lady at the Dad Vail 50 years from now telling people about the Dad Vail Gold medals of 2011 and 2012,” Barnette said. “I will always remember how hard my teammates and I worked to push Marietta’s name to the top of Division III rowing as I continue to watch that work pay off.”

Continuing the climb up the Division III ranks is exactly what women’s coach Kelly Harris is focused on in 2012-13. After finishing last in 2011, Harris’ rowers finished a much more competitive fifth this past spring.

“One of my proudest coaching moments was being able to watch the Varsity 8 not only be in the grand final, but among the pack of lead crews and competitive in the championship,” Harris said.

Harris was ecstatic about the season before Marietta even reached the NCAAs, especially after the Pioneers became the first team from the Mid-Atlantic Region to be selected in the history of the championships.

“It was an honor to represent our region and perform as well as we did,” Harris said. “I received a lot of compliments at the NCAAs. It’s humbling. I had coaches from some of the Division I programs

14

TRAILBLAZER

tell me, ‘I just saw your crews on the water and they look great.’

That’s a great tribute to our kids, the program and Marietta College.”

One compliment truly resonated with Harris. While watching her rowers execute a “pause drill,” University of Virginia’s legendary coach Kevin Sauer began applauding. “He started looking around and I heard him say, ‘I wish I could get my crew to do that.’ ” Two days later, Sauer’s team won the Division I national championship.

Winning a national championship is Harris’ goal for the Marietta rowers; it’s a goal she believes is getting closer to reality every day.

The Pioneers lost just two seniors — Barnette and Bridget Dean — and the second Varsity 8 shell raced well in the NCAA Petite Final.

Harris realizes knocking off dominant programs like seven-time champ Williams, Bates, William Smith and Wellesley won’t be easy.

But she believes Marietta’s rowers have gained a tremendous amount of confidence over the past two seasons.

“The majority of the elements of successful teams are in place.

Team size is there, more than ever before, and the talent level is deep,” Harris said. “We focus on recruiting the right student-athletes for our program, so that we can be confident they will contribute to the overall speed and chemistry of the crews. Our success has really opened some doors for us. It’s rewarding to see an increase in outside interest from high school programs and recruits that we may not have otherwise known about. More young women are contacting us on their own regarding their interest in studying at and rowing for Marietta College. It’s terrific.”

So the key to a successful season in the spring is simple.

“For us to remain on top, we need to continue to develop the leadership in the upperclassman and foster the positive culture that has been established,” Harris said. “If we can do that, it will truly be another fun year to watch the Pioneer Navy.”

They have at least one believer in Barnette.

“This coming year will be even tougher for the team, there’s no doubt,” Barnette said. “It is like coach told us last year, ‘Now that you have proven yourselves, you have a target on your back.’ The competition will be fierce, but I have already started telling people to expect an NCAA medal from Marietta in the spring of 2013.”—TP

Staying connected with Pioneers is easier than ever

S

o you can’t get enough of Marietta College athletics?

You want to know if the Pioneers converted a thirdand-long or if the All-American just made a three-point basket at the buzzer?

Marietta College has made it easier to follow the Pioneers any time you want with an exclusive page on Twitter (www. twitter.com/mariettapioneer), through the College’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MariettaCollege) and also at the athletics website (pioneers.marietta.edu).

You can receive updates through the Web, on your mobile phone, via instant messaging (IM) or through email.

“We are excited to extend our partnership with SideArm to continue as our athletic website provider. This allows our alumni and fans to follow Pioneer athletics in whichever platform they choose,” said Jeff Schaly, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information and Compliance. “Whether you want to follow in-game action via live stats or streaming audio and video or receive final scores and game stories, teaming with SideArm allows our fans to customize their Pioneer experience. We will also continue to build our Twitter and Facebook presence for those fans who enjoy using social media.”

One of the features of the site is that it allows fans to select the sports that they would like to follow via a newsletter application. Fans still have the option to receive news from all 18 of our varsity sports but most of you may prefer just to stay connected with a few and not all. It is very easy to sign up for this free service at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/subscribe.aspx.

Pioneer fans can watch live video of select athletic contests at www.ustream.tv/channel/marietta-college-athletics.

Live video has been provided for football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball games. Schaly said he is working to improve the quality of these broadcasts and expand them to cover more events.

Whichever way you choose, you will always stay up to date with YOUR Pioneers!—TP

Pioneers look within to replace head coaches

S

tacia Shrider and Phil Schmehl are Marietta College’s newest head coaches, but neither of them are inexperienced when it comes to Pioneer athletics.

Both have enjoyed successful stints as assistant coaches, and each one came out on top of a national search for their respective positions.

Shrider is the 12th coach to lead the women’s basketball team, and she played a critical role in the recent success of the program. Marietta finished 10-16 last year, reaching doubledigit victories for only the second time in the last 17 campaigns and advanced to the OAC Tournament for the first time since 2005.

She sees plenty of positives with her transition from assistant to head coach.

“I know our players, I know our athletic department and I know the conference,” she said. “I believe this will make it easier for me, the players and the coaching staff as we can avoid a lot of the typical transitional things that take place.”

Shrider, a four-year letter winner at Baldwin Wallace and a member of the Yellow Jackets’ Elite 8 team in 2006, started her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Heidelberg.

She’s excited to be taking over a Marietta team that returns a strong nucleus of players, and appreciates the confidence shown in her by Larry Hiser, Director of Athletics.

“I never thought this opportunity would come so early,” said Shrider, a Marietta native and a graduate from nearby Warren High School. “This is where I pictured myself one day and I am grateful for the opportunity — especially to be doing this in my hometown.”

Schmehl, a 1999 graduate and four-year rower at Bucknell, gained head coaching experience at the University of Mary Washington. He led the men’s and women’s program for five years — both winning MidAtlantic Rowing Conference championships in 2009 — before relocating to the area when his wife Rebecca began working at Ohio University.

He has served as the assistant coach to the women’s rowing squad since 2009. During his time as an assistant, the women’s team earned back-to-back bids to the NCAA championship culminating in a sixth-place national finish this spring. The Pioneers won consecutive Dad Vail Varsity 8+ gold medals and captured the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) championship in 2011 and 2012.

Schmehl said he enjoyed his time with Coach Kelly Harris and the women’s team, but becoming a head coach again was vital.

“I told my family I’m happy when I’m coaching, so getting this opportunity is big for all of us,” said Schmehl, also referring to his son, Charlie. “It has been a comfortable transition so far … now I just can’t wait to get back on the water with the guys and see what the dynamic of the team is.”—TP

SUMMER 2012

15

Child’s Play INTERN DELIVERS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM FOR LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

W

hen Kym Lodge ’13 tries to vocalize her dedication toward working with children in need, she struggles to choke down her emotions.

“Kids can’t fight for themselves,” she said. “They have so much pain sometimes, and there’s no one to stick up for them.”

This evident passion is exactly what distinguished Lodge as the ideal candidate for the Robert E. and Sally S. Evans Civic Engagement Internship Award. As the 2012 recipient, Lodge was paired with EVE Inc. in Marietta to serve as its summer Children’s Program Coordinator, a position designed to fit both her skills and desired path.

Lodge, a Psychology major from Lore City, Ohio, spent her summer creating and implementing a summer children’s program for EVE, one that gives the children of domestic violence situations an opportunity for positive self-growth. As part of her programming, Lodge spent her afternoons teaching the children lessons on self-esteem, conflict resolution, kindness, trust and tolerance.

“It may seem odd, but as kids of domestic violence, a lot of these concepts they don’t fully understand,” Lodge said. “Before I started this group, these kids would just come and play or go on long field trips. Now I have a lesson plan and topics to cover. I include a fun aspect, but I also teach them the information that’s important for them.”

Additionally, Lodge collaborated with EVE’s prevention specialist and worked with the parents of EVE to ensure they were

16

TRAILBLAZER

aware of their children’s needs. This included leading parenting classes on topics such as stress relief and alternatives to spanking.

The Evans Civic Engagement Internship Program, established in 2010, provides its recipient up to $2,000 for living expenses, plus a $3,000 stipend. Lodge is its second recipient.

“Kym’s background in psychology made her a wonderful fit for this program,” said Arielle Jennings, Director of Civic Engagement. “She was able to apply the theoretical knowledge she gained from her courses in a practical way when developing the full-day school program curriculum.”

Lodge’s ultimate goal for her internship was to safeguard the sustainability of the program.

“I don’t want to be looked at as someone who was there this summer and then gone,” she said. “I want it to be something they look back on and appreciate its creativity. I want them to continue to use it after I’m gone.”

Going into her senior year, Lodge looks to the future as an opportunity to continue in this field. She plans to obtain a master’s degree and partner with a children’s hospital as a social worker.

At the thought of the difference she could make, she again struggles to choke down her emotions.

“It’s amazing to see how a little love and attention can go a long way,” Lodge said.—CS

Marietta welcomes new MCAA Board members

T

his fall, the Marietta College Alumni Association welcomes seven new members to the Board of Directors.

Timothy J. Bennett ’85 earned a degree in Public Relations at Marietta. An active member on campus as a student, he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, rowed for the Pioneers, served on student government and was on staff at The Marcolian. He is the co-founder of Tribury Media, a marketing consulting company, and co-hosts The Focus Group, a weekly two-hour radio show aired on Sirius-XM. Frank D. Fleischer ’71 earned a degree in Political Science at Marietta and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He is a retired healthcare administrator and lives in New Concord, Ohio.

Robert S. Johnson ’05 earned a degree in Advertising/Public Relations at Marietta, minoring in Sports Management, and an MBA from Jackson University. While a student at Marietta, he rowed crew for the Pioneers all four years. He is the Vice President of Marketing for XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, a dining and entertainment district in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex that consists of six different venues. Prior to this role, Johnson was the marketing director for the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. After graduating from Marietta, he served as the marketing coordinator for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tia Knowlton Lane ’98,’02 earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and a Master of Arts in Liberal Learning at Marietta.

While a student, she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority, a MAAP volunteer, active in the music program and participated in the annual performance of The Messiah. She is the Associate Director of Admission at The College of Wooster. Prior to this role, she held the similar position at Oglethorpe University and was also an account manager at Stein Communication. After graduating from Marietta, she worked as an Assistant Director of Admission.

Dr. Matthew J. Macatol ’97 earned a degree in Biology at Marietta and his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in anatomical and clinical pathology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is a board‑certified pathologist at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He is also certified through the American Board of Pathology, American Medical Association, College of American Pathologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and The Ohio Society of Pathologists. Dr. Macatol will also serve as an Alumni Trustee on the College’s Board of Trustees.

Jennifer Roach Offenberger ’86 earned a degree in Public Relations at Marietta. As a student, she was also a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and active in the choir. She is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Memorial Health System in Marietta. Prior to her role at Memorial Health System, she served as Vice President of Operations for Offenberger & White, Inc. in Marietta, and as the assistant communications supervisor at White Castle System, Inc. Jazmyn Barrow Stover ’06 earned a degree in International Leadership at Marietta with minors in Political Science and History, and her juris doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2009. She was one of the first two students to declare the ILS major at Marietta. Also as a student, she was the president of the Sigma Kappa sorority, a member of the Women’s

Track & Field team, captain of the cheerleading squad, a tour leader for the Admission Office, a teaching assistant for the McDonough Leadership Program and FYSE courses, and the student coordinator of service learning at Lakin Correctional Center for Women.

She was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honorary, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary, Pi Sigma Alpha political science honorary, and Phi Alpha Theta history honorary. She was also crowned Homecoming Queen in 2005. She is an attorney with Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA, in Cleveland. Prior to her role at that firm, she was an Assistant Attorney General in the Labor Relations Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, representing and advising the Ohio Department of Commerce and the State Employment Relations Board.—GS

SUMMER 2012

17

CLASS NOTES

Organization (PEO) convention at Wittenberg has made her eager to return to Marietta soon to stroll the campus and see all the updates and changes for herself. Penny would love to reconnect with her old friends and classmates (penny.garber@ bex.net).

Thomas M. ’53 (Alpha Tau Omega) and Nancy Brodeen Schwindinger ’53 (Alpha Xi Delta) celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this past January. They are also looking forward to Tom’s ninth U.S. Navy reunion in September. Tom and Nancy share many fond memories of Marietta College.

Joyce Henninger Wise ’55 (Alpha Xi Delta) enjoys visits from folks from Marietta College to Florida and is always on the lookout for other Marietta alumni moving to The Villages.

John P. Spindler ’58 (Alpha Tau Omega) is looking forward to Homecoming 2012 and the ATO reunion!

Penelope Young Garber ’61 (Chi Omega) says all is well and she is enjoying retirement in the Toledo, Ohio, area. Hearing news of Marietta College at a recent Philanthropic Educational

Norma Greiner Doane ’68 tells her story of a West Virginia child whose family fell into poverty and of her resilience in the face of adversity in her book, Living on a Shoestring – With Dignity.

Her struggles to provide dignity for her own children led to her life as an educator, and taught her skills to survive in spite of overwhelming health issues.

Sylvia Harby Hutton ’69 and her husband, David, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a cruise through the Panama Canal visiting the three Caribbean islands of Curacao, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

Kathryn Kadesch Draisin ’69 (Sigma Kappa) continues to work full time as the property and facilities manager for Northbay Healthcare in Solano County, Calif., and travel to international places. Last year’s visits took her to the Galapagos Islands and Peru; 2010’s visits were to Kenya and Tanzania.

Kay has no plans on the horizon to retire soon from either work or travel.

Robert L. Whetsell ’70 plans to retire soon and will have more time to help his wife, Saman-

Lee Paul ’60, mixing both his interest in science and the arts, left his first career as a petroleum engineer in North Dakota many years ago to enjoy a career as a character actor, photographer and author. Lee shares his own personal winning strategies to assist others find the principles that can allow them to overcome their fear of failure and lead to their success in his book, Bitch, Pitch, and Get Rich (Success at the Tip of Your Tongue). Lee has performed in more than 30 commercials and has had more than 75 on-camera appearances in movies and television.

18

TRAILBLAZER

Lorraine Bentkowski Pelter ‘63 (Alpha Xi Delta) and Rachel Darrah Richard ‘67 (Chi Omega) relaxed with their canine teammates between events at a recent agility trial in Florida.

Lorraine and Rachel were tracking and agility partners for several years before discovering they were both graduates of Marietta. They later realized they also share the same birth date, July 3. tha Robinson Whetsell ’69, with her two antique shops in Duluth, Ga. Bob and Samantha also hope to travel to see their two daughters in Montana and Arkansas.

Nancy Ryan Cook ’71 arrived at Marietta “sight-unseen” in 1967, pushing the limits as far as she could with her New Jersey parents’ restrictions that she could not attend a school farther west than the Mississippi or farther south than the Mason-Dixon line. When she left Marietta in 1971, she had friends from all over the United States, Puerto Rico and Barbados, and a wealth of new experiences that were so different from those she brought with her from little Manasquan, N.J. Nancy has been married for 39 years to her soul mate, Chris. They have raised two wonderful daughters, Robin, 37, and Caitlyn, 33, and have a beautiful 3-year-old granddaughter, Peyton. Nancy retired in 2005 from a 25-year career of teaching all levels of special education at Brick Township High School in New Jersey.

The most useful knowledge from Marietta College that she ap-

plied in her teaching career was from Dr. Roberts that a teacher must “look at their students’ eyes and read their faces.” Dean Ruth Wilcox also shared with her many valuable concepts from her opus “How to Teach Teenagers and Live to Tell about It.” Nancy still cherishes her educational experiences at Marietta College and sends a “hello” to all those friends who were a part of those experiences.

Susan Lehtonen Crawford ’72 this fall will begin her 35th year teaching English at the Youngstown (Ohio) Early College High School.

John F. Miller ’73, ’83 will make the 2012-13 school year his “swan song,” ending a 40-year career in public education. John will be retiring next spring from teaching history at Parkersburg (W.Va.) High School.

Robert W. Stoll ’76 was named in May as the National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year by Wrestling U.S.A. Magazine. From his memorable years of wrestling at Marietta for Coach Roger Sherman, Bob’s outstanding coaching career has

CLASS NOTES

live nearby. Visitors are always welcome!

Scott A. Taylor ’85 proudly welcomed the birth of a grandson, Treston Lee Nou, in Columbus, Ohio, on June 17, 2012.

Powell J. Chodos ’88 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) is the Vice President of the Orange (Conn.) Little League.

Yvette LaFollette Mazza ’71’s (Sigma Sigma Sigma) latest paintings displaying her realistic portraiture style are “Pillow Talk” and “So, So Funny.” Yvette has painted players from both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds and was commissioned by the Greater Anderson Township (Ohio) Bicentennial Commission to complete 10 portraits for their celebration. Yvette’s portrait of former Marietta College President Sherrill Cleland hangs in the McDonough Leadership building. won him recognition 12 times as the Junior National Team Coach, the National Jr. AAU Team Coach seven times, and a member of the Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame.

He has served as the USA State Wrestling State Chairman, the President and Vice President of the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association, and was featured clinician for 20 years at the Ohio State University Wrestling Camp. Bob retired this past spring from 36 years as head coach at Columbus Bishop Ready, West Chester Lakota and Dublin Coffman High Schools in Ohio.

Bruce P. MacLeod ’78 just finished 18 months as Transitional Director of Field Education and a member of the faculty at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Mass. In July of this year, he began serving the Newman Congregational United Church of Christ in Providence, R.I., as interim minister.

Philip M. ’79 and Erica Weiden Ayer ’78 (Sigma Kappa) live and work in Anchorage, Alaska, where Erica is teaching kindergarten and Phil works with Chevron on their north slope properties. Phil and Erica see a lot of their three children and two grandchildren, who all

Mark H. Patterson ’89 (Lambda Chi Alpha) recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where he assumed the responsibilities of General Counsel for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. He was promoted in December 2011 to the rank of colonel. Mark and his wife are very proud of their oldest daughter, Janelle, who just successfully completed her freshman year at Marietta.

Tiffany Prutton Chapin ’91 (Chi Omega) has found working this past year with the Western Wisconsin Autism Advocacy and Consulting Center, managing volunteers and assisting parents, a new and rewarding experience.

An equally fantastic experience, she and her husband and their three children spent five months this past winter traveling to seven European countries with 35 University of Wisconsin–River Falls students as a part of the University’s international traveling classroom.

Wiona Altic Porath ’92 (Sigma Sigma Sigma) is being recognized this fall by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) as a 2012 Outstanding Advisor. Wiona is the Director of Academic Advising at Siena

Sarah Murray Houghton ’03 (Sigma Kappa) and her husband, Matt, welcomed Ramsey Elizabeth into their family on Feb. 10, 2012.

Sarah and Matt reside in Morgantown, W.Va., with their son Sam, 4, and their two dogs.

Heights University in Adrian, Mich.

Edward W. Lewis ’02 (Delta Upsilon) and his wife, Anna, would like to announce the birth of their third child, Oliver, who was welcomed home by sister Mackenzie, 5, and Eddie V., 2.

Ed was recently elected to the City Council of Massillon, Ohio, and has also published his first fictional work, Eden Tree. He expects to graduate from the University of Akron this December with a Master in Public Administration.

Joel T. McKinney ’08 has successfully made it through his first year of law school at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio.

William E. Kellar ’73 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) and Stephanie Gear White ’73 (Sigma Sigma Sigma) were among the 24 students from the 1971-72 Institute of European Studies Junior Year Abroad program who returned to Vienna, Austria, in June to celebrate their 40th reunion. The five days of reminiscing included some relaxation at the historic Café Sperl in the traditional 6th District of Vienna.

SUMMER 2012

19

CLASS NOTES | IN MEMORIAM

Virginia H. Hynes ’11 (Chi Omega) recently moved to Pittsburgh to become the Financial Aid Advisor for All-State Career School—Pittsburgh. Ginny shared in some parasailing fun this summer at Hilton Head with sorority sister Amy K. Hayes ’11.

Ginny and Amy met their freshman year and have been the best of friends ever since, thanks to the strong bonds of friendship Marietta College helped create.

Justine A. Pagenhardt ’08 graduated in May 2012 from the West Virginia University School of Medicine and began her residency at WVU in emergency medicine in July. Majoring in biology at Marietta College, Justine was also a member of the women’s basketball and tennis teams.

IN > MEMORIAM Charles H. Howell ’40 (Delta Upsilon) of Pacific Grove, Calif. (4/30/2012).

Vilma McKee Bijolle ’51 of Lakeland, Fla. (3/15/2012).

Allan D. Bray ’60 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Henderson, Nev. (5/24/2012).

Alida Hall Harrington ’41 of Moorestown, N.J. (3/22/2012).

James W. Mitchell ’51 (Delta Upsilon) of Houston, Texas (4/24/2012). Survivors include his wife Carol Sullivan Mitchell ’51 (Chi Omega), son Stephen W. Mitchell ’74 (Tau Kappa Epsilon), and granddaughter Caroline Mitchell Dawes ’00 (Alpha Xi Delta).

Ellen Kramer Daily ’60 of Franklinville, N.J. (1/24/2012).

Ernest J. Fauss ’42 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Cumberland, Md. (6/15/2012).

Alan H. Reckhow ’43 of Durham, N.C. (7/8/2012). Survivors include his wife Barbara Howland Reckhow ’44 (Chi Omega).

James T. Ronian ’47 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Cortland, Ohio (4/5/2012).

George H. Friedlander ’49 (Delta Upsilon) of Jacksonville, Fla. (7/7/2012).

Harry L. Poling ’49 of Vienna, W.Va. (5/25/2012).

Belvin B. Tucker ’49 of Clinton Township, Mich. (10/15/2011).

William A. Lough ’50 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Port Orange, Fla. (5/16/2012). Survivors include his wife Janet Dalrymple Lough ’52 (Alpha Xi Delta).

Vance B. Ormiston ’50 of Stockport, Ohio (10/13/2011).

20

TRAILBLAZER

Robert L. Schafer ’53 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Marietta, Ohio (7/21/2012). Survivors include his wife Marilyn Christy Schafer ’52 (Alpha Xi Delta).

Barbara Crawford Sunderman ’55 of Tucson, Ariz. (7/9/2012).

Louis C. Buckalew ’56 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Columbus, Ohio (6/14/2012).

Edwin L. Blossom ’59 (Delta Upsilon) of Lake Oswego, Ore. (6/10/2012).

Jay A. Klein ’59 of Cleveland, Ohio (11/21/2011).

Joseph E. Adkins ’60 of Huntington, W.Va. (7/13/2011).

Morton L. Anekstein ’60 of Piscataway, N.J. (5/1/2012).

James R. Baker ’62 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Arborlawn, Texas (6/9/2012).

Roger C. Jacobs ’63 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Scituate, Mass. (5/27/2012). Survivors include his wife Nancy Johnson Jacobs ’63.

Richard L. Walker ’63 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Columbus, Ohio (5/13/2012).

Maryanna Smith Morris ’66 of Mesa, Ariz.

(5/12/2012). Survivors include her husband George F. Morris ’66 (Alpha Tau Omega).

Albert M. Rice ’66 of Wilmington, N.C. (6/9/2012).

Walter W. Kenyon ’70 of Jackson, Miss.

(2/13/2012).

Lee Coldren Tangarone ’71 (Sigma Kappa) of New Hartford, Conn. (4/28/2012).

Survivors include her husband Guy F. Tangarone ’70 (Alpha Sigma Phi).

Friends of the College Robert D. Johnson, Marietta College Emeritus Trustee, of Marietta, Ohio (5/7/2012).

RU I ATM L A S TI NI N M G ETMROI B E

A LASTING TRIBUTE THE FOLLOWING LIST RECOGNIZES DONORS AND THEIR HONOREES IN WHOSE HONOR OR MEMORY THEY HAVE PLEDGED GIFTS TO MARIETTA COLLEGE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2011, AND DEC. 31, 2011.

In memory of H. Andrew Bain ASFE/The Geoprofessional Business Association Sarah Lanning In memory of Richard L. Bergen ’37 Jeffrey R. and Judith Bergen In honor of Roma Hopp Bergen ’39 Jeffrey R. and Judith Bergen In honor of T. Grant Callery ’68 Jonathan D. ’70 and Denise Wendell In memory of Dr. Wen-yu “Frank” Cheng Charles M. ’54 and Evelyn F. McMillan Jeremy F. Wang ’96 and Yangli Li ’08 In memory of Michael J. Conte ’06 Richard and Janet M. Hemphill Tammi and Jeff Nathaniel In honor of Jane Harris Davis ’00 and John R. Davis Gary B. Bosworth Jr. ’03 In honor of Alexandra Edelbrock ’11 Michael A. and Mary B. Edelbrock In honor of Robert S. Edwards Jr. ’55 Episcopal Retirement Homes Inc.

In memory of Frank M. Fenton ’36 Eric E. and Lynn F. Erb In memory of Jacob A. Freezer ’61 Robert S. Soltz ’62 In memory of Willard J. Friederich Charles M. ’54 and Evelyn F. McMillan In memory of Dr. J. Michael Harding Gustav A. Jr. ’53 and Bernice Friestedt Abrolat ’69 David B. and Suzanne Baker Timothy J. Binegar ’00 Cathy Weinstock Brown ’96 and Harley J. Brown Jack and Nancy E. Brum Richard E. Cain Christopher W. Case ’08 Robert W. and Carol A. Chase Frank L. III and Mary Lou Christy Rodney Collier Dale E. and Jane A. Cox Wilford D. Dimit ’61 Erica Russell Eby ’94 Dan Favreau Orvie E. and Sue Fischer Bernard and Shirley Garrett Gillard Construction Inc. Paul D. Greig Larry and Denise Hentkowski Nancy Borden Hoy ’80 and James E. Hoy

William and Anne Jacoby Robert and Carol Lyons John R. and Katharine T. Michel Andrea Euser-Miller ’04 and Mark A. Miller Peoples Bank Bruce E. Peterson Retina Consultants, P.L.L.C. Riverside Radiology and Interventional Assoc., Inc. Penny L. and Daniel H. Rose Margaret A. Ross Linda A. See Gordon and Karen Shields Carol T. Steinhagen David and Wilma Stump Paul T. and Judith C. Theisen Charles W. Schob ’52 and J. Camille Thompson-Schob ’53 Harold R. and Diane Tuten Robert and Mary Wagner John F. Jr. and Linda S. Wagner Michele H. Willard Thomas and Sherry Wolf Women’s Tennis Team at Greenmont Racquet Club In memory of Barbara M. Hartel Anna L. Custer-Singh ’95 Carol Fusco Garoza ’92 Carol E. Gilbert ’71 Historic Harmar Bridge Co. Inc. Aaron L. ’68 and Sandra R. Handleman

SUMMER 2012

21

Kevin M. ’69 and Sandra Grant Henning ’67 Megan Liller Krivchenia ’69 Linda Nepps Bruce E. Peterson Margaret A. Ross Laura Baudo Sillerman ’68 and Robert F.X. Sillerman Michele H. Willard Patricia Loreno Willis ’70 and Charles H. Willis

Sarah Miller Robert and Linda Schumacher

In memory of Dr. William C. “Doc” Hartel Janice L. Dowd ’69

Cathy Weinstock Brown ’96 and Harley J. Brown N. Douglas and Ann Anderson Amy and John Bays Joel D. ’60 and Angela M. Brucken Arthur L. ’58 and Betty Buell Deborah Hadlock Carole Wylie Hancock ’75 and G. Whitmore Hancock R. Mark Neyman ’62 Bruce E. Peterson Carol T. Steinhagen Garnet Wilhelm Stephens ’51

In memory of Arthur R. Hedlund ’66 Robert P. ’66 and Cecile M. Blumm In memory of Prof. Francis W. Herdman Heather Glunts Kaval ’62 In honor of Dr. Robert S. Hill Sharon A. Moynahan ’69 and Gerald T. Moore In memory of Henrietta Huberman Alfred M. Huberman ’50 and Corine B. Lipset In memory of Glenn Jackson ’35 G. Robert Jackson ’65 In memory of Roger C. Jacobs ’63 Roger Jacobs In memory of Norma Macleod Kaye ’70 Merri Neidig Hayes Todd ’70 and James A. Todd In memory of Dr. Ghassan Khalil Nancy Borden Hoy ’80 and James E. Hoy In memory of Jane Bock Knaus ’50 Albert C. Knaus ’50 In memory of Prof. Ronald L. Loreman G. Robert Jackson ’65 In memory of Jane Reigelman Lothes ’65 William L. Lothes ’65 In honor of Chelsey R. Merrill ’10 Lincoln J. and Kim Merrill In memory of Alex R. Miller ’07 Finbarr and Sallie Donovan ExxonMobil Foundation Marathon Oil Company Kristen A. Martin ’07 Geoffrey and Sherry McCabe M.L. Miller and Sons, LLC

22

TRAILBLAZER

In memory of Ada F. Nealis Marilyn C. White In honor of Dr. Irene Neu-Jones ’44 Sandra Conrady In memory of Sandra Bessemer Neyman ’62

In honor of Drs. James and Mabry O’Donnell Robert N. Neise ’75 In honor of Prof. Edward H. Osborne Mary Studders Korn ’82 and Thomas H. Korn In memory of Robert L. Peace ’59 Helen L. Peace In memory of Ralph E. Poulton ’43 Laurel L. Draudt ’97 In memory of Nathan J. Reid ’98 Heather Elaine Jones ’98 In memory of Carolyn O’Brien Schaaf ’69 From Sigma Kappa sorority sisters: Barbara J. Burnham ’69 Priscilla Sullivan Calanni ’69 Patricia A. Collins ’69 Sharon Hartman Dussell ’69 Susan Wallace Enos ’69 Jacquelyn Ingram Kelley ’70 Marilyn Paul Pavlakovic ’69 Mary Jannarone Pool ’69 Lynn Sweeting Sweet ’69 Karen Weiss Wallace, Ph.D., ’69 In memory of Dr. Stephen W. Schwartz Arthur J. and Mary A. Acton In honor of Dr. Jean A. Scott Tina M. Adams ’87 and William Mason

Dena Simmons Alleman ’85 and Brian A. Alleman Susan Long Allender ’07 and Rocky Allender Virginia Murray Amrine ’41 Angela B. Anderson N. Douglas and Ann Anderson Dora Bourquard Angert ’36 Thomas J. ’63 and Elsa Meekins Apetz ’63 Judith Johnson Assad ’67 and Farrokh Assad Michael W. and Adeline R. Bailey Anna Bowser Bailey ’87 Verna K. Ball Hedwig Kotz Bauer ’61 Betsey E. Beach ’60 John P. Beal Jr. Mark A. ’74 and Cynthia Beauregard Thomas R. Jr. ’67 and Susan J. Benua Louise Jansen Betts ’43 Robert J. Blendon ’64 and Marie McCormick John L. ’77 and Joanne G. Bowman Carroll L. ’68 and Mary Brewer Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund Jerry A. and Jennylou Brock William and Kathleen Brockway Milton S. ’53 and Sarah Brown Barry J. ’06 and Lindalee Brownstein Nancy E. Brucken ’83 Daniel C. and Evelyn Schwarz Bryant ’84 Christy L. Burke Susan L. ’88 and Michael F. Burkhart William H. ’67 and Barbara Sweeton Burnham ’69 George E. ’66 and Christine Fry Burns ’66 Hub B. and Kelli Burton T. Grant ’68 and Jacqueline Machan Callery ’71 Betty Richardson Camp ’62 Thomas G. Carbonar ’60 Carolyn Osburn Carlson ’58 Robert W. and Carol A. Chase Janet V. Chase ’74 Joseph A. and Linda J. Chlapaty Frank L. III and Mary Lou Christy Sherrill and Diana Drake Cleland Timothy O. ’73 and Susan L. Cooper Rebecca D. and Roger Cutlip Richard K. and Barbara Danford Charles W. Davis ’60 Diane Hart Day ’56 Dale F. ’57 and Elaine Kastelic DeBlander ’60 Jill A. Deming Wilford D. Dimit ’61 Eric S. ’64 and Barbara Berman Dobkin ’65 Thomas A. and Mary S. Dole William H. ’70 and Bonnie Allphin Donnelly ’91 Robert W. ’53 (dec.) and Alice Donohoe

Shirley Raiche Dunkle ’51 Robert R. ’69 and Emilie Dyson Dorothy J. Erb Jeane Gainer Falkenbury ’54 Victoria Zimmerman Ford and Glen A. Ford Cheryl Coffen Gallant ’69 and Greg Gallant Nancy L. Garretson ’68 and Stephen L. Fisher GE Foundation Douglas E. Gill ’65 Melvin L. ’56 and Margaret S. Golish Jamie M. Gomez ’10 David L. ’05 and Melissa Hill Grande ’89 John M. Grosel Stephen J. ’70 and Linda Guggenheim Carole Wylie Hancock ’75 and G. Whitmore Hancock Aaron L. ’68 and Sandra R. Handleman Michael and Ann Hartle Jacalyn Osborne Heath ’73 and William R. Heath Kevin M. ’69 and Sandra Grant Henning ’67 Kathleen Ruddy Henrichs ’71 and Ronald A. Henrichs Jean L. Hirons ’70 Ronald L. ’64 and Louise E. Holmes Helen Dolan Howell ’54 and Albert B. Howell Mary LaDeaux Hutcheson ’44 Tanya Troutner Jarrell ’91 and Matthew B. Jarrell Terry and Joan Jones Stephen G. ’66 and Jean Anderson Jory ’68 Wesley R. II ’69 and Lyndell V. Kegerise Jamie S. Kendrioski ’01 Ernest L. Kleski ’74 Joan Elliott Kodak ’67 Diane Brock Krahnert ’55 and John F. Krahnert Richard M. Krause ’47 Michael J. ’63 and Patricia M. Le Conte Donna Koesel Leeson ’70 and James R. Leeson Robert and Kimberly Leger Georgia Lesh-Laurie ’60 Lori A. Lewis and Jeffry K. White Virginia B. McCoy C. Brent ’68 and Charlene K. McCurdy Jim D. McLaughlin ’88 Deborah McNutt ’07 Marathon Oil Company Tara Meagle Merck Company Foundation Constance Hoblitzell Michael ’51 Andrea Euser-Miller ’04 and Mark A. Miller James L. ’65 and Judith Gottgalf Moffitt ’65 Gretchen Golze Montgomery ’63 and Jerry L. Montgomery Douglas Gomery ’67 and Marilyn L. Moon Brian R. ’86 and Jennifer L. Morehead Jonna S. Munfield

Donald E. ’61 and Mary J. Neader Brandee Norris James T. ’59 and Patricia Kalafus O’Brien ’58 Robert A. Pastoor Arthur A. Patchett Marcia Arnold Pawloski ’90 and Glen Pawloski Constantine and Lois M. Pelekoudas Gamaliel and Kathleen Perruci Thomas D. ’05 and Traci Perry Gary A. ’68 and Joan Oxenham Pyne ’69 Cynthia Betz Reece ’78 and Eric S. Powell Myra Luke Reich ’93 and Vernon E. C. Reich II David M. ’78 and Brenda C. Rickey Ronald E. ’72 and Cecilia Rinard Nadine Smith Rogel ’53 Penny L. and Daniel H. Rose Margaret A. Ross Charles W. ’50 and Sybil E. Sanders Mark E. Schaefer Suzanne Knicely Schaly ’62 Donald B. and Betty Schumaker Christian S. and Carla Shrimpton Mary Beth Rhoads Sommers ’75 Lucinda T. Spaney ’64 Margaret A. Stacy John and Lori Stanley Gloria M. Stewart Scott and Karen Stewart Linda L. Stroh M. Jeanne Tasse Kelly R. and Mitchell S. Taylor Ann Foster Thomas ’94 Elsa Ekenstierna Thompson ’56 Ruth V. Thorniley and Dave Hawkins Jan. L. Vaughan ’06 Joseph S. ’51 and Ann M. Viviani Marc and Patricia Walker on behalf of Chad Walker ’10 Curt P. ’58 (dec.) and Charry Williams Walker ’58 Frank and Ruth Wallace Thomas J. ’86 and Mary Walter Jeffrey E. ’69 and Gail M. Watterson Charles A. ’81 and Teresa G. Weidig Herbert L. ’64 and Shelia Weiner Herbert B. Weisend ’59 Jonathan D. ’70 and Denise Wendell Kenneth J. ’66 and Martha Aulson Wilkinson ’66 Michele H. Willard Larry and Janie Wilson David W. ’66 and Beverly S. Worthington

In honor of David B. Smart ’51 James D. and Karen L. Freiburger Susan J. Smart In memory of Dr. William M. Smith Ramona Elizabeth Temple Beckius ’67 In memory of Robert R. Smith ’69 Peggy S. Smith In memory of James L. Stephens ’50 Garnet Wilhelm Stephens ’51 In memory of Prof. Elmer E. Templeton III ’59 Gary F. and Sharon P. Frye In memory of Ralph C. Tepe ’69 Janet Matthews Cohen ’68 and Neal P. Cohen Pamela Sue Ritch ’69 In honor of Wendy Sampson Thieman ’04 Ellen Campbell In memory of William H. Thompson Jr. ’57 T. Shea ’79 and Barbara Tekely McGrew ’79 In memory of Ralph W. Walter ’36 Warren and June Epting In memory of William O. Whetsell Charles M. ’54 and Evelyn F. McMillan In memory of Heather Zoller-Gritz ’91 James R. ’70 and Lynne A. Zoller

In memory or Roger D. Sellers II ’85 Charlotte Y. Sellers In memory of William M. Sheppard Russell E. Bleemer ’81 and Nancy A. Rine

SUMMER 2012

23

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 4416 COLUMBUS, OH

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 215 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750-4004

Return Service Requested

M A RIE TTA COLLEGE BOA RD OF T RUS T E E S Chair Barbara A. Perry Fitzgerald ’73 Vice Chair Cynthia A. (Cindy) Reece ’78 Secretary William H. (Bill) Donnelly ’70 Treasurer Daniel C. (Dan) Bryant Roger D. Anderson ’79 Anna (Ann) Bowser Bailey ’87 Robert M. (Bob) Brucken ’56 Joseph W. Bruno T. Grant Callery ’68 Joseph A. (Joe) Chlapaty H’10 Christopher Cortez ’71 Patricia G. (Pat) Curtin ’69 George W. Fenton Nancy Putnam Hollister

John B. Langel ’70 Matthew J. Macatol ’97 C. Brent McCurdy ’68 Marilyn L. Moon John R. Murphy ’63 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Cathy A. Percival Leonard M. (Randy) Randolph, Jr. ’65 Ronald E. (Ron) Rinard ’72 Donald G. (Don) Ritter ’81 Toni M. Robinson-Smith Michael J. Salvino ’87 Frank M. Schossler ’86 Edgar L. Smith, Jr. Donald W. (Don) Strickland ’66 Charles (Chuck) W. Sulerzyski James J. Tracy ’79 Dale L. Wartluft ’63 Patricia A. (Pat) Loreno Willis ’70 Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76 Patricia (Patti) Kral Zecchi ’71

A LUMNI A SSOCIATION BO ARD OF DI RE CT ORS Chair Paula King Pitasky ’96 Vice Chair Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Alumni Trustees Matthew J. Macatol ’97 John R. Murphy ’63 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Frank M. Schossler ’86 James J. Tracy ’79

Timothy J. Bennett ’85 James P. Brady ’92 Lori Oslin Cook ’82 Andrew D. Ferguson ’95 Frank D. Fleischer ’71 Robert S. Johnson ’05 Tia Knowlton Lane ’98 Jennifer Roach Offenberger ’86 Jason C. Rebrook ’96 Todd J. Stevens ’80 Jazmyn Barrow Stover ’06 Tracy L. Zuckett ’96

MA RI ETTA COLLEGE CON TACT S President Dr. Joseph W. Bruno | 740-376-4701

Art Director/Design Ryan Zundell, Aleece Dye

Interim Provost Dr. Gama Perruci | 740-376-4741

Photographers Robert Caplin, D3 Photography, Tom Perry, Ryan Zundell

Interim Vice President for Advancement Hub Burton | 740-376-4709 Assistant VP, Advancement Evan Bohnen | 740-376-4446 Director of Donor Relations Linda Stroh | 740-376-4451 Editors Tom Perry, Gi Smith

Contributing Writers Hub Burton, Andrew Knauff, Chelsey Scott, Linda Showalter

Strength in numbers COLLEGE PLANS REGIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

T

he Alumni Association wants to make it easier for its members to connect and stay connected to others living and working in their area.

That’s why an exciting program — just getting off the ground — will be a valuable asset to alumni who want to stay in touch with fellow Long Blue Liners but who may not be able to return to campus each year for Homecoming or other events.

“I am very excited to announce that the first Regional Association that Marietta College is in the process of establishing will be in Central Ohio,” said Sarah Kelly, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Regional Association Coordinator. “Although this particular area is not the only location with a large number of active Marietta College alumni, Central Ohio does have many key leaders who are dedicated to Marietta College and our new Regional Association initiative.”

The Regional Association program helps members establish and foster lasting and meaningful relationships with others who are connected to Marietta. Members can include alumni, current students, parents and friends of the College.

These associations will offer planned career and life networking opportunities, and help members understand the importance of development and the promotion of a positive image of Marietta College. Whether you have an established career or are just getting started, interacting within these Regional Associations allows you to develop better relationships with people who understand the benefits of a liberal arts education and who have plenty of fond memories of living in the Pioneer City.

“The College has decided to create this program to provide alumni with what they have been asking for — ways to get more involved with Marietta College in their own areas,” Kelly said.

“This program has been developed with a strategic plan to create successful Regional Associations that will thrive throughout the years.”—GS

Class Notes Cheryl Canaday Contact Us trailblazer@marietta.edu

A LASTING TRIBUTE TO MAKE DONATIONS IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MARIETTA.EDU/GIVE OR CALL 1-800-274-4704.