Olivet College President's Annual Report 2014-2015

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Dear Friends, Since its adoption in 2012, the Olivet College community has been working diligently to make its Charting the Course to 2020 and Beyond strategic plan a reality, and the 2014-15 year hit several key waypoints on our course to success. The college experienced, yet again, another strong fiscal year. A challenging economic environment, declining numbers of college-age students across the country and particularly here in the Midwest, and continued lagging public funding for higher education have all created a highly competitive and challenging environment for colleges and universities. Despite these challenges, Olivet College continues to do well at managing its fiscal affairs, balancing budgets and investing in it strategic priorities. Continuously demonstrating sound fiscal management, building endowment and making ongoing capital investments are the keys to building the strong and thriving Olivet College of tomorrow. While a fiscally sound and strong organization are essential, we must also ensure that quality learning and development of students is at the forefront. This report highlights three key aspects of this effort. The faculty have looked earnestly at the learning expectations and outcomes of our academic programs and are making improvements necessary to ensure that high quality learning is occurring. While relationships remain at the center of the Olivet College academic environment, we’re also ensuring that learning is technologically infused and facilitated – that our students have the tools and skills to successfully leverage technology to facilitate effective learning and communication. Finally, we’re also working to develop strong, responsible leaders within our campus community – leaders who will be the difference makers in our communities of the future; our Student Government Association is a prime example of Olivet College’s strong and emerging leaders. I hope you enjoy reading about their efforts and accomplishments. Finally, let me offer a hearty “thank you” to the many individuals and organizations who have helped to make this all possible. Your support of education, programs and projects is making a real difference in the lives of students and in the future of this great college. With Best Regards and Gratitude,

Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President

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QUALITY CURRICULUM

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS: 2020 LEADERSHIP FUND

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SGA MAKES AN IMPACT

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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WHAT’S TO COME

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TECHNOLOGY AND THE WELL CONNECTED STUDENT

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2014-15 ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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QUALITY CURRICULUM

HOW DOES OLIVET COLLEGE REMAIN AT THE FOREFRONT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE? By constantly setting the bar higher in ensuring the quality of its majors and programs.

Mathematics and Computer Science Department, intends

science majors for their first professional exam.

In 2014-15, the Olivet faculty put the college’s

to pilot an experimental course to better prepare actuarial

curriculum through the rigors of an extensive Quality

Initiative, a project launched as part of Olivet’s routine

“Charting the Course for Olivet College 2020 and Beyond,”

accreditation renewal through the Higher Learning

the curriculum mapping process ensures learning outcomes

Commission (HLC).

are responsive to the needs of today’s students, and the

careers and professions they will pursue. Essentially, that

Accepted by the HLC in September, the initiative

In accordance with the college’s strategic vision,

allows faculty to improve the measures by which student

they address the knowledge, skills and abilities needed by

learning is defined, achieved and assessed at Olivet College.

graduates for professional careers or further graduate study.

Learning outcomes were examined in regard to professional

benchmarks, and the ways in which these learning outcomes

leading the work being done with the HLC for accreditation

are woven through the curriculum were then outlined, or

renewal. “The value of a liberal arts education lies not merely

“mapped,” to ensure students have sufficient opportunities

in its preparation of students for particular careers, but

to develop the skills and knowledge expected of them by

its preparation of students for meaningful and satisfying

degree completion.

lives,” Chaney said. “It is important to recognize program

assessment as a quality assurance and improvement

Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean, guided the

Karen Chaney, Ph.D., dean of faculty, is currently

process, working closely with various academic department

mechanism that supports the broad vision and mission of

chairs and faculty members. “The overarching goals of the

the college.”

Quality Initiative were to ensure that the learning outcomes established for Olivet’s academic programs are clearly being delivered and assessed within our curriculum,” Davis said, “and that our programs are aligned with current standards in their respective fields. It also allows the college to make a case for its uniqueness and distinction.”

In some cases, this examination confirmed Olivet’s

programs were aligned very well with the expectations and demands of career and professional organizations. In others, the comparison led to changes in the existing curriculum. For example, based on what she learned through the curriculum mapping process, Janine Peters, chair of the

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“The value of an Olivet College education lies not merely in its preparation of students for particular careers, but its preparation of students for meaningful and satisfying lives.” Karen Chaney, Ph.D., Dean of Faculty


A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY WHERE STUDENTS SUCCEED AS ENGAGED LEARNERS.

HOW DOES OLIVET’S QUALITY INITIATIVE IMPACT THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE?

IN THE CLASSROOM

IN THE WORKPLACE

FOR THE INSTITUTION

FOR THE FUTURE

Ensures learning outcomes are clearly established, delivered and assessed

Ensures academic programs are responsive to the needs of today’s students and the careers they will pursue

Allows Olivet College to make a case for its uniqueness and distinction

Builds an ongoing culture of assessment for continued curriculum enhancement

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS

THE 2020 LEADERSHIP FUND

Proposed design for new Student and Collegiate Center

UPON THE APPROVAL OF CHARTING THE COURSE FOR OLIVET COLLEGE 2020 AND BEYOND, PRESIDENT STEVEN M. COREY, PH.D., AND B.J. HULL, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT, LAUNCHED A $2 MILLION FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT OF SEVERAL MAJOR PROGRAMS OUTLINED WITHIN THE STRATEGIC PLAN. HAVING CLOSED AT $4.65 MILLION, THE 2020 LEADERSHIP FUND WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS THAT REPRESENTED THE FIRST SIGNIFICANT PHASE OF THE COLLEGE’S COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN, RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS ­– RESPONSIBLE LEADERS: OLIVET COLLEGE 2020 AND BEYOND.

$2.0

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$4.65

MILLION


THESE RESOURCES DIRECTLY IMPACT ALL FACETS OF CAMPUS, INCLUDING ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS AND STUDENT LIFE: $750,000 – Dole Hall Welcome Center The Dole Hall Welcome Center serves as the college’s front door, welcoming all student prospects, alumni and friends to campus with newly renovated meeting rooms, offices and restrooms. The second phase of Welcome Center renovations was completed in December 2015. $600,000 – Pyne Pavilion Significantly improving the game day experience for Comet football, lacrosse and track and field fans, the brand new Pyne Pavilion includes a team store, concessions and president’s game-day suite. $600,000 – Gruen Engagement Center The one-time home of beloved chemistry professor Fred Gruen, Ph.D., will soon serve as a place where today’s students and faculty can collaborate in a social setting, while also serving as lodging and hospitality space for visitors such as professors-in-residence, campus speakers and special guests. $550,000 – Roznowski Learning Commons at Burrage Library Opened at the beginning of the fall 2015 semester, the state-of-the-art Roznowski Learning Commons merges the social and academic interests of students into a contemporary space that includes presentation, research and learning technologies. $300,000 – New Student Housing Planning and Design Olivet College currently has capacity for 657 residential students. As the college continues toward its enrollment goal of 1,800 students, it must plan for and design new housing that meets the needs of future student populations. Gillette Student Village Phase II, and up to an additional four new residence halls are included in this scope.

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$250,000 – Academic Faculty Grant Program In order to enhance the teaching and learning experience at Olivet College while also providing a significant positive impact on students, President Corey and Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean, solicited strategic investment grant proposals from faculty. All or a portion of this gift will be used to fund these proposals. $185,000 – Football Locker Room Renovations Enhancements were made to the football locker room facilities to support a larger, more competitive program. $150,000 – Instrumental Music Program Great bands are led by exceptional conductors. Jeremy Duby, director of bands, is a case in point. A portion of Director Duby’s salary, along with new music scholarships and other program enhancements, were supported through this donation and will contribute to enhancing the instrumental music program at Olivet College. $150,000 – New Student and Collegiate Center Design Considered the keystone project of the college’s comprehensive campaign, the Student and Collegiate Center will serve as a hub for all things “student life,” including an enhanced late-night dining experience, gaming and casual seating areas, a banquet-style event space, WOCR, The Echo, a spirit shop and the Office of Student Life. In addition, the new design will seamlessly connect this new facility to the Upton Recreation Center. Remaining Resources In addition to the initiatives outlined above and the kickoff of Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond, the college raised the resources needed to acquire property adjacent to campus and launch a number of new athletic teams.

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE

SGA MAKES AN IMPACT Governments, by all accounts, are measured by the impact they make in their respective communities. Olivet College’s Student Government Association (SGA) is no different.

Since the launch of the college’s vision for

2020 and Beyond, this tenacious group of student leaders has taken the initiative to play a more

A guest speaker for the Association of Women in Mathematics seminar

• A Super Bowl party hosted by the resident advisors • Supplies for the college’s new Engineering Club

Support for the Boxing Team,

life. Serving as the collective voice of the student

Earth Bound, Sigma Zeta, Mu Omega Pi, Elite and other clubs and organizations

body, they’ve worked to accomplish much in just a

“Our goal is to make everyone’s experience

prominent role in enhancing the vibrancy of campus

And much more

few short years.

Their most ambitious achievement: they

recently elected to have every student pay a small,

more successful and enjoyable on campus,” said

one-time annual fee in order to fund grants that

Christine Wood, Olivet College junior and SGA

support student interests. Having collected more

president. “We’re already making progress on some

than $11,000 in 2014-15, SGA awarded grants that

of our ideas for next year, and we’re excited about

supported initiatives such as:

what the future holds for SGA.”

A student-led Leadership Conference, open to colleges and universities across

mid-Michigan •

Retrofit water stations to improve water quality in campus buildings

The Ollies, an awards celebration hosted

by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee that honors the top athletic teams and performances from the academic year

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Watch www.olivetcollege.edu for more information as future SGA initiatives take shape.


REVEALING HISTORY

“Our goal is to make everyone’s experience more successful and enjoyable on campus,” said Christine Wood, Olivet College junior and SGA president. “We’re already making progress on some of our ideas for next year, and we’re excited about what the future holds for SGA.”

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Hannah Scott’s eyes light up a bit when she talks about the parts of Olivet College’s history that most interest her. As a writing intern in the Olivet College Archives, she has the privilege of digging through, cataloging and reporting on some of the college’s oldest and most precious photographs, publications and files. “From a writing perspective,” she says, “I’ve come across some beautiful speeches and opeds – moments that have literally made me stop what I’m doing and transcribe it all because I get so excited about it.” Hannah graduated in December 2015 as an already-published writer. Her long-form article, “The Search for Olivet College’s first African-American and Female Graduates,” was featured in the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) Chronicle during the summer, and she has already been asked by the society to take on additional freelance projects. “Six months ago, I would have said that I want to work in a communications office, either in the private sector or for the state,” she said. “But as a result of the archival work and having my article come out, I would say I want to work anywhere that involves a lot of writing and editing. I just want to be writing no matter what I do.” To read all of Hannah’s story, visit www.olivetcollege.edu.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Net Assets

39,979 12,836 27,143

42,083 13,166 28,917

47,089 12,182 34,907

49,544 13,026 36,517

Endowment Funds Beginning Net Assets Contributions/Additions Investment Income Realized and Unrealized Gains Appropriation of Assets for Expenditure

8,242 9,754 10,051 11,159 14,443 224 364 237 1,255 277 111 124 139 127 269 1,180 (187) 1,049 1,960 229 (3) (5) (316) (58) (378)

Total Endowment Assets

9,754

10,050

11,160

14,443

14,840

Physical Plant Land and Land Improvements Building and Building Improvements Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Library Books and Collectibles Construction in Progress Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Net Physical Plant

1,742 33,792 6,828 758 - (18,158) 24,962

1,822 34,090 7,367 758 - (19,479) 24,558

1,915 36,125 7,737 758 - (20,917) 25,618

2,029 37,776 8,034 758 28 (22,332) 26,293

2,127 39,207 8,139 758 1,473 (23,822) 27,882

Statement of Activities Total Operating Revenue Total Operating Expenses Total Non-Operating Activity

18,324 17,392 2,400

19,091 17,880 264

19,419 19,216 1,571

19,470 19,636 6,157

18,813 18,809 1,606

Total Change in Net Assets

3,323

1,475

1,774

5,990

1,610

Student Aid College Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants Federal/State Programs (Including Pell)

9,259 3,255

9,140 2,715

9,229 2,556

9,712 3,712

9,902 3,452

Total Student Aid

12,514

11,855

11,785

13,424

13,354

*All numbers listed in thousands

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SUMMARY OF OPERATING REVENUE Tuition Revenue 72.35% Fundraising 9.03% Interest and Dividends 0.90% Trust Distributions 0.25% Auxiliary Revenue 16.83% Other Income 0.64%

$ 21,858 $ 2,729 $ 271 $ 76 $ 5,084 $ 193 $ 30,211

SUMMARY OF OPERATING EXPENSES Instruction 18.06% Academic Support 2.67% Student Services 6.97% Athletics 12.72% Administration and Institutional Support 8.39% Scholarships 34.49% Fundraising 2.65% Auxiliary 14.05%

$ 5,185 $ 767 $ 2,000 $ 3,625 $ 2,409 $ 9,902 $ 762 $ 4,034 $ 28,711

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 $3,323 $1,475 $1,774 $5,990 $1,610

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

$7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $-

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

*All numbers shown in thousands

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

OLIVET COLLEGE IS THE GREAT INSTITUTION IT IS TODAY DUE IN PART TO THE LOYALTY OF ITS ALUMNI, FRIENDS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, FOUNDATIONS, CHURCHES AND CORPORATIONS. An investment in Olivet College is an investment into the lives of thousands of bright and talented students. The following pages recognize donors to Olivet College both for their lifetime commitments and for their gifts from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Thank you for playing a role in advancing Education for Individual and Social Responsibility.

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LIFETIME GIVING DONORS Live Oak Society Charles Blackman ‘46 David Cutler ‘65 Thomas ‘69 and Gayle Kolassa

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETIES

Black Oak Society Anonymous W. Hawkins Ferry W.K. Kellogg Foundation Kresge Foundation Elizabeth A. Long Michigan Colleges Alliance Steven ‘82 and Melinda (Strother) ‘82 Roznowski Frederick S. Upton Foundation Margaret H. Varney

Live Oak Society $2,500,000 + Black Oak Society $1,000,000 to $2,499,999 Bur Oak Society $500,000 to $999,999 Pin Oak Society $250,000 to $499,999 White Oak Society $100,000 to $249,999 Red Oak Society $50,000 to $99,999

Bur Oak Society Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan J. Robert Gillette ‘63 Evelyn E. Holtorf ‘25 Paul and Rebecca Kennedy Robert ‘57 and Sarah (Engle) ‘56 Lawrence Phyllis N. McRae ‘29 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Keytha Olson ‘29 Richard and Dorothy (Brown) ’29 Snyder James W. Underwood ‘34 Stephen ‘84 and Elizabeth Upton

ANNUAL GIVING SOCIETIES President’s Circle Shipherd Society $25,000 + Gruen Society $10,000 to $24,999 Speare Society $5,000 to $9,999 Brewer Society $2,500 to $4,999 Hosford Society $1,000 to $2,499 Red & White Society $500 to $999

Pin Oak Society Mary (Van Allsburg) Ambrose ‘34 Attwood Foundation Martha Ann (Snapp) Barnes ‘43 Clarence ‘40 and Janet ‘40 Brunger Steven M. and Traci Corey Edith Kirk Crawford

Responsibility Society $250 to $499 Oak Leaf Society $100 to $249 Acorn Society $1 to $99

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LIFETIME GIVING DONORS Douglas and Beverly Federau Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Michigan Departmentof Education Rita M. Ode Barbara K. Parkinson Albert ’81and Debbie Rosenthaler Marion Tendyke Trust Douglas L. Willson Women’s Board of Olivet College Lyle J. Wysel ’36 White Oak Society Amerisure Insurance Anonymous Gail G. Smith Richard ’80 and Cindy Beyer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Barbara Broberg ’39 Thomas Burke ’82 Harry B. Ennis Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund Emory M. Ford Jr. Endowment Fund Carol A. Gruen ’76 and James Cash Norine (Clayborn) Gustafson ’30 Nora C. Hagen ’17 Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. David and Jan Hayhow William Randolph Hearst Foundation Herrick Foundation Dorothy M. Keister ’23 Walter Koelz ’15 David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque Doris (Bryan) Laimbeer ’27 Roland Leipholz ’37 S. Morris Livingston ’26 Geoffrey Masters ’62

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Ilene and H. David ’62 Masters McGregor Fund State of Michigan, Office of the Governor Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ Robert B. Miller ’85 Lucile E. (Wildt) Moore ’29 Moseman Trust National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Donald Oderkirk ’64 Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella Allen Pell ’59 Herbert J. Phillips ’37 George ’65 and Roseleen Pyne Richard Rasmussen ’35 Gertrude R. B. Richardson John H. Schouten Jack D. and Fredda S. Sparks Foundation Jack ’81 (HD) and Fredda Sparks State Farm Companies Foundation Nellie Stone Estate Trust Serene (Broberg) Strippgen ’43 The Teagle Foundation Trane U.S. Inc. Cyril Turo United Church Board for Homeland Ministries Ruard ’88 (HD) and Clare Vanderploeg Franklin Varney Dwight E. Weber ’27 Whirlpool Foundation Roberta (Mains) Whitbeck ’39 Fred R. Witkop ’36 Red Oak Society Air-Way Manufacturing Co. Silas S. Anderson M. Jane Brawner ’43


Jason ’97 and Jeanne Conkin Francis and Colette Coomes H. James Cox Matilda Crane Dennis Daugherty ’70 Henry and Margaret Davis William “Cliff” ’60 and Marilyn (Purse) ’60 Dean Jonathon ’96 and Marci (Ritchie) ’97 Fanti Carol Eichert Franck Frankenmuth Insurance Company Frey Foundation General Electric Foundation John R. Green ’59 Herbert W. Gutekunst Frank G. Ham David and Sheila Hathaway Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge Milton Horn Craig A. Kapson ’72 Tena Karcher Margaret J. Kies Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker Will Kyselka ’45 Howard G. Lambertson ’34 Louise (Koo) ’56 and Roland Lawler Loutit Foundation Microsoft William and Karla Middlebrooks Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder Kenneth ’58 and Carol (Blumenthal) ’58 Milner Celestine Elizabeth Moloney Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella John W. Porter David ’65 and Merry Lu (Fritz) ’68 Prior Virginia Reeder ’49 Dorothy M. Reinhard George Rickey

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Gorton Riethmiller Jr. Phyllis Sarratore Gertrude Schwarz Charitable Remainder Trust Judith Selesky ’66 Paul E. Siegel Eloda (Heibeck) Tangney ’31 WB and Candace Thoman Foundation Towsley Foundation Lela M. Troutner ’11 Charles and Shirley Trubac Doris Walter ’41 Raymond Wilks Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69 Charles ’92 and Mary Witte

ANNUAL GIVING DONORS President’s Circle Donors 2014-15 Shipherd Society Clarence ’40 and Janet ’40 Brunger Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan David Cutler ’65 Stanley and Betsy Dole Douglas and Beverly Federau Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund Carol A. Gruen ’76 and James Cash Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Craig A. Kapson ’72 Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence Ilene Masters Christian UCC, Sawyer

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS Gruen Society Amerisure Insurance Stephen Burton ’68 John ’59 and Laura Davis William “Cliff” ’60 and Marilyn (Purse) ’60 Dean Educational Assistance Ltd. Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Indiana Trust & Investment Management Company David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque Merck Co. Foundation Michigan Colleges Alliance Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella William ’67 and Anne Telling Charles and Shirley Trubac Stephen ’84 and Elizabeth Upton Jeffrey and Elizabeth (Larson) ’90 Wildern Speare Society Maria and Terry Davis Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) ’77 Dieterle EMC Insurance Companies Virgil Wayne Hill ’49 Jerry Hill Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher Charles ’64 and Lynn McPhail Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ Kenneth ’58 and Carol (Blumenthal) ’58 Milner George ’65 and Roseleen Pyne Richard Rasmussen ’35 Karen (Wilson) ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69 Women’s Board of Olivet College Brewer Society Michael ’82 and Sue (King) ’84 Baker Sandra (Vedder) ’85 and Brad Boyer Capital Area Transportation Authority

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Covenant Assoc. of the U.C.C. CSM Group David and Jan Hayhow Vern Hazard ’83 Theodore Homan ’81 Christos Liangos, Jr. Jacqueline Looser Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder James ’70 and Lizabeth (Kinsey) ’70 Moore Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker Lesley Gilbert-Schinbeckler ’82 and Gary Schinbeckler Maureen (Hendrick) ’71 and Paul Smyth Westfield Group Hosford Society Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Air-Way Manufacturing Co. Jeffrey ’75 and Deborah (Rebeck) ’76 Ash Timothy A. ’77 and Christine Baker Barnes & Thornburg LLP Patience (Myers) ’70 and Mark Becker Jack “Jake” Bishop Jr. ’72 Emerson Brown ’41 Linda Bryant-Solomon ’68 Thomas Burke ’82 Kathryn (Butterick) ’70 and Gary ’71 Burt David ’80 and Kimberly (Kirk) ’81 Byrens Jerry Capps ’90 Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 James ’70 and Cynthia Carmody William ’63 and Sue Cassidy Chartwells Dining Services Robert Ciba Eleanor (Tyson) Colombo ’64 Jason ’97 and Jeanne Conkin Robert and Bess Cook Foundation Steven M. and Traci Corey Jeffery Cousineau ’80


Dennis Daugherty ’70 Frank Desy ’78 Cloyce Dickerson ’87 Eaton Federal Savings Bank Albert Elsesser Mike ’75 and Judy Fales Fifth Third Bank George and Elaine Francis William ’66 and Lorain Giles Arthur Greenstone ’64 Frank and Constance Hagelshaw David and Sheila Hathaway Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Michael Hescott ’87 Margaret Hoats ’66 Sharon Hobbs Denise Page Hood and Nicholas Hood Hal ’71 and Janice Hooks William and Teri Hull JM Wilson Corporation Peter Keller ’93 Paul and Rebecca Kennedy Thomas Kinder Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker Sarah Mahler Kraaz Don Lawless Ray Loeschner Jesse Lothamer ’74 Maner Costerisan Robert ’78 and Kimberly Mette William and Karla Middlebrooks Leonard Morgan ’89 Gary A. and Judith (Spear) ’70 Morrison M. Michael Morse ’61 National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Harry R. Nelson

Donald Nichols ’57 North Congregational Church Donald Oderkirk ’64 Barbara Page Louie Paquette ’61 Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella The Peoples Church of East Lansing Dana Potts ’78 Jack ’66 and Bonnie (Gee) ’67 Rall Michael Reardon Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76 SAGE Scholars, Inc. Seelye Judith Selesky ’66 Don Souden ’76 Larry ’64 and Virginia (Thalner) ’65 Spencer Arthur and Charlotte Stevens Roger ’59 and Marilyn Tharp Andrew Tinsley ’84 Today’s Leader Susan Topping ’77 Thomas Trubac ’79 United Church of Christ Todd Weddon ’66 Beverly Weidendorf ’60 Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77 Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Timothy C. ’84 and Lisa A. (Childs) ’86 Whalen Linwood “Woody” Wiley ’68 Karl ’69 and Connie (Paramore) ’72 Wilson Wolohan Family Foundation Roger ’61 and Gwendolyn (Fett) ’63 Wood Ahmad ’05 and Janet (Stam) ’07 Zeaiter

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Class of 1935 Speare Society Richard Rasmussen ’35 Class of 1939 Acorn Society Arlene (Hoppough) ’39 and John Battjes Mary (Beard) Dowlding ’39 Class of 1940 Shipherd Society Clarence ’40 and Janet ’40 Brunger Class of 1941 Hosford Society Emerson Brown ’41 Oak Leaf Society Helen (Kreischer) Bueker ’41 Class of 1942 Acorn Society Betty (Pugh) Henning ’42 Class of 1943 Hosford Society Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 Oak Leaf Society Mary Ruth (Hancock) Madole ’43 Class of 1945 Oak Leaf Society Betty (Staugaard) ’45 and Houghton ’46 Smith Acorn Society Carolyn (Vosburg) Hall ’45 Caroline (Goldstein) Parker ’45

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Class of 1946 Red & White Society Charles Blackman ’46 Oak Leaf Society Rosalind (Blumenthal) Schmorak ’46 Betty (Staugaard) ’45 and Houghton ’46 Smith Class of 1947 Oak Leaf Society Kathryn (Vogt) Koveleski ’47 Ollie Sanderson ’47 Class of 1948 Red & White Society Marjorie (Hertzberg) Phillips ’48 Responsibility Society Myrtle (Cassel) Shultz ’48 Oak Leaf Society Margaret (Hooker) Eaton ’48 Janet (Schwarz) Miller ’48 Class of 1949 Speare Society Virgil Wayne Hill ’49 Oak Leaf Society Anna Mae (Jacobson) Parry ’49 Richard Parsons ’49 Ruth (Jaquette) Perry ’49 Leonard Stark ’49 Acorn Society Jacqueline (Parker) Bachar ’49 Darlene (Allen) Maneli ’49


Class of 1950 Oak Leaf Society Mark W. Griffin ’50 Susan Stucky Griffin ’50 John H. Vanderlind ’50

Responsibility Society Richard Mazur ’53 Reuben ’52 and Nancy (Warner) ’53 Michelson Oak Leaf Society Paul Andrews ’53 Camille ’53 and Daniel Clynch Catherine (Greig) Gillis ’53 James ’53 and Marilyn Williams

Acorn Society Donald Barnbrook ’50 Suzanne (Sizer) Chapman ’50 Kathleen (Kunow) Driver ’50 Wendy (Segal) Greene ’50 Dolores (Schabel) Roscoe ’50

Acorn Society Lawrence Lewis ’53 Class of 1954 Responsibility Society Daniel Maroney ’54

Class of 1951 Responsibility Society Robert ’51 and Janyce Etzcorn

Oak Leaf Society James Burns ’54 John ’51 and Margaret (Beyer) ’54 Henricks

Oak Leaf Society John ’51 and Margaret (Beyer) ’54 Henricks Allen ’51 and Nancy Ratzlaff Alice (Robbins) Steinberg ’51 Arthur ’51 and Alice Stratemeyer

Acorn Society Ann L. (Pepple) Andrews ’54

Class of 1952 Red & White Society Richard ’52 and Hilda (Arnold) ’53 Herbert Mary (MacPherson) Jennings ’52

Class of 1955 Hosford Society Charles ’55 and Celia Weidendorf Acorn Society Hilda (Heusel) ’55 and Eugene Harke John Peter ’55 and Carol (Hendee) ’58 MacFarlane

Responsibility Society Joan (Boardner) ’52 and Gerald Warren Oak Leaf Society Bruce Donaldson ’52 Reuben ’52 and Nancy (Warner) ’53 Michelson Class of 1953 Red & White Society Richard ’52 and Hilda (Arnold) ’53 Herbert

Class of 1956 Shipherd Society Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence Red & White Society John Menken ’56 David L. ’56 and Janice M. Thompson

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Oak Leaf Society Judith Devos ’56 Jack ’56 and Nancy (Collins) ’57 Fieldman Jerri (McMullin) Kassner ’56 James ’56 and Mary (Saunders) ’58 Rogers Acorn Society Carl Fredrickson ’56 Class of 1957 Shipherd Society Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence Hosford Society Donald Nichols ’57 Red & White Society David ’57 and Jolene Hanna Responsibility Society Orlando ’57 and Delores Burton Theodore ’57 and Ruth Chock Oak Leaf Society Barbara (Masters) Brummel ’57 Marilyn (Swanson) ’57 and Bruce ’58 Chapman Carl ’57 and Mary Jane (Keschman) ’59 Cooper Jack ’56 and Nancy (Collins) ’57 Fieldman Edgar Martin ’57 Rollin Reynolds ’57 Maynard ’57 and Nancy Stafford Terry ’57 and Roberta Upton Acorn Society Karen (Gilbert) Brobst ’57 Patricia Daniels ’57 Gordon Keiser ’57 Robert ’57 and Judie (Milliman) ’59 King David ’57 and Marchelle McConnell

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Jerard ’57 and Nancy (Nixon) ’58 Riddell Helen (DeYoung) Soergel ’57 Class of 1958 Speare Society Kenneth ’58 and Carol (Blumenthal) ’58 Milner Brewer Society Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker Hosford Society Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker Responsibility Society Benjamin Bernoudy ’58 Oak Leaf Society Marilyn (Swanson) ’57 and Bruce ’58 Chapman Joseph C. Iauch ’58 James ’56 and Mary (Saunders) ’58 Rogers Acorn Society William ’58 and Beverly (Douglas) ’60 Brady Robert ’58 and JoAnn (Ryckaert) ’59 Dickey David ’58 and Patricia (Murray) ’59 Graham John Peter ’55 and Carol (Hendee) ’58 MacFarlane Jerard ’57 and Nancy (Nixon)’58 Riddell Jerry Secor ’58 Class of 1959 Speare Society John ’59 and Laura Davis Hosford Society Roger ’59 and Marilyn Tharp Red & White Society Richard Hacker ’59 Walter Schneider ’59


Oak Leaf Society Mary (Ditzhazy) ’59 and Morris ’60 Boucher Robert ’59 and Judith (Buschagan) ’62 Burns Carl ’57 and Mary Jane (Keschman) ’59 Cooper George Purlee ’59 Myra (Clark) Schlicht ’59 Acorn Society Gail Barget ’59 Shirley (Hickey) Boundy ’59 Douglas ’59 and Beverlee (Ball) ’61 Byron Luis ’59 and Donna Diaz Robert ’58 and JoAnn (Ryckaert) ’59 Dickey David ’58 and Patricia (Murray) ’59 Graham Nancy (Bush) Greer ’59 Leola (Ruesgseger) ’59 and Lee Hutchins Robert ’57 and Judie (Milliman) ’59 King

Acorn Society William ’58 and Beverly (Douglas) ’60 Brady Arthur Clough ’60 Nancy (Gullen) Scheffler ’60 Charles Schepel ’60 Arthur ’60 and Mary Weeber Janice (Nelson) Williams ’60 Ronald Williams ’60 Class of 1961 Hosford Society M. Michael Morse ’61 Roger ’61 and Gwendolyn (Fett) ’63 Wood Red & White Society Norman ’61 and Karen Hoenes Louie Paquette ’61

Class of 1960 Gruen Society William “Cliff” ’60 and Marilyn (Purse) ’60 Dean Hosford Society Beverly Weidendorf ’60 Red & White Society Larry ’60 and Jerrilyn (Jordon) ’81 Holcomb Responsibility Society David Delaney ’60 John W. Kober ’60 Richard ’60 and Rosemary Powell Oak Leaf Society Harlan Blood ’60 Mary (Ditzhazy) ’59 and Morris ’60 Boucher Owen ’60 and Judith (Anderson) ’63 Whitkopf

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Responsibility Society Frederick Moss ’61 Oak Leaf Society Marilyn ’61 and William ’62 Feddeler Robert ’61 and Rose Mary Ferguson Walter ’61 and Judith (Gee) ’62 Green James ’61 and Janice Grimshaw George ’61 and Judith Gullen King Hanna ’61 Delvin ’61 and Virginia Walden Acorn Society Douglas ’59 and Beverlee (Ball) ’61 Byron Gene Guile ’61 Robert Towne ’61 Sharon Vincent ’61

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Class of 1962 Responsibility Society Dale ’62 and Judy Barr Richard Groch ’62 Gayther Myers ’62 Gerald ’62 and Marcia Wilson Oak Leaf Society Robert ’59 and Judith (Buschagan) ’62 Burns Richard Cardosi ’62 David Carlson ’62 Ann Marie (Labrecque) ’62 and Donald Coleman Dan Dinoff ’62 Marilyn ’61 and William ’62 Feddeler Robert Fitzsimmons ’62 Patricia (Harden) Foreman ’62 Walter ’61 and Judith (Gee) ’62 Green Martha (Winn) Sawyer ’62 Acorn Society Charles Wood ’62 Class of 1963 Hosford Society William ’63 and Sue Cassidy Roger ’61 and Gwendolyn (Fett) ’63 Wood Red & White Society Stuart Everett ’63 Michael ’63 and Betsy (Curtis) ’65 Foster Eugene ’63 and Jo Grimley Reginald Lancaster ’63 Martha (Engle) Metzger ’63 Angelo Sachperoglou ’63 Responsibility Society Noreen (Towne) ’63 and David Search

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Oak Leaf Society Sharon (Heller) Koning ’63 Gene Lorentz ’63 William ’63 and Terry Spokes Owen ’60 and Judith (Anderson) ’63 Whitkopf Acorn Society Robert Ball ’63 Fred C. Douglas ’63 Robert Hayn ’63 Richard ’63 and Karen Penhallegon Leonard Tyler ’63 Carolyn (Langridge) ’63 and Charles Wiles Class of 1964 Speare Society Charles ’64 and Lynn McPhail Hosford Society Eleanor (Tyson) Colombo ’64 Arthur Greenstone ’64 Donald Oderkirk ’64 Larry ’64 and Virginia (Thalner) ’65 Spencer Red & White Society David ’64 and Patricia Banks Responsibility Society Thomas H. Allum ’64 Larry ’64 and Marilyn Gaskins Larry ’64 and Mary Martha (Potts) ’65 Melendy John ’64 and Rosemary Ryan Oak Leaf Society Charles Dildine ’64 Betsy (Van Wey) ’64 and Jim Healy Caryl (McClure) ’64 and Kent Henkel Stanley Platsis ’64 Lisa Pompian ’64 Roger Thurston ’64


Acorn Society Gloria (Bell) Hines ’64 Gordon ’64 and Joline Matheson Michael K. Petersen ’64 Carol Wehr ’64 Marilyn (Hodgins) Wickstrom ’64

Dominic ’65 and Elizabeth (Walker) ’65 Livedoti David McKee ’65 Martha (Graham) Ports ’65 Marvin ’65 and Julie Schneider Timothy E. A. Smith ’65 William ’65 and Mary Ann Stephens Daniel ’65 and Susan Welch

Class of 1965 Shipherd Society David Cutler ’65

Acorn Society Thomas Appel ’65 Bennie ’65 and Nola (Jacobson) ’65 Bonandrini Charles Bowers ’65 Irvin ’65 and Carol (Chapman) ’65 Sigler Cynthia (Ford) Toomey ’65 Janis (Richardson) White ’65 Herbert Wilkinson ’65

Speare Society George ’65 and Roseleen Pyne Hosford Society Larry ’64 and Virginia (Thalner) ’65 Spencer Red & White Society Forrest ’65 and Jeri Ann (Sellers) ’65 Bone Robert H. Digby ’65 Michael ’63 and Betsy (Curtis) ’65 Foster Jane (Nelson) O’Brien ’65 Janet Orr ’65 David ’65 and Merry Lu (Fritz) ’68 Prior Peter ’65 and Nancy ’65 Raisbeck

Class of 1966 Brewer Society Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder

Responsibility Society Kay (Tuholske) Canaan ’65 Larry ’64 and Mary Martha (Potts) ’65 Melendy Chester Ray ’65 John ’65 and Nancy (Barto) ’65 Rohde Oak Leaf Society Virginia (Dohring) Adler ’65 Timothy Baird ’65
Karen (Ciesielski) Bochenek ’65 Brenton Curtis ’65 Richard ’65 and Jane (Judd) ’67 Easton Warren Kent, Jr. ’65

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Hosford Society William ’66 and Lorain Giles Margaret Hoats ’66 Jack ’66 and Bonnie (Gee) ’67 Rall Judith Selesky ’66 Red & White Society Mark ’66 and Janet (Almstadt) ’67 Davison Stanley Guzy ’66 Todd Weddon ’66 Responsibility Society Julia (Gazlay) ’66 and Paul ’67 Lundstedt Dan ’66 and Mary Mathews

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Oak Leaf Society William ’66 and Gail (Cross) ’68 Brown Thomas B. Curlin ’66 Barbara (Stockman) Decker ’66 Jerry Dullack ’66 Susan Richardson Finch ’66 Deborah (Buell) ’66 and William Kodros Susan (Singer) ’66 and Andrew ’68 Miller Jon ’66 and Denyse (Redmond) ’67 Rice Larry Russell ’66 William L. Teller ’66

Oak Leaf Society Neil ’67 and Barbara (Barr) ’67 Cooper Richard ’65 and Jane (Judd) ’67 Easton Tony ’67 and Dianne Kruzman Lynne (Dorman) Meservey ’67 Susan (Smith) Munn ’67 Richard ’67 and Carol Phelan Jon ’66 and Denyse (Redmond) ’67 Rice M. Gail (Hoobler) ’67 and Gary Waytena Norbert ’67 and Evelyn Wegienka Robert ’67 and Charlotte Wilks

Acorn Society Rebecca (Wright) Abate ’66 Jeanette (Landes) ’66 and Rick Anderson Lynnwood ’66 and Bonna Bracy Karen (Maurer) Haigh ’66 James Nord ’66 Warner Sanford ’66 Pam (Bankerd) Snarey ’66

Acorn Society Nicette (Radee) Fitts ’67 Martha (Hyde) Frahm ’67 Alexandra (Charles) Grimaldi ’67 Robert Hoffmeyer ’67 Marilyn (Curtis) ’67 and Jay Kettler Joan (Peterson) Littman ’67 Norma (Foltz) Rogers ’67 Thomas ’67 and Patricia (Coates) ’68 Zook

Class of 1967 Gruen Society William ’67 and Anne Telling Hosford Society Jack ’66 and Bonnie (Gee) ’67 Rall Red & White Society Mark ’66 and Janet (Almstadt) ’67 Davison C. Reid ’67 and Deborah (Brooks) ’69 Hudgins Donald Keller ’67 Responsibility Society Linda Haight ’67 Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 Julia (Gazlay) ’66 and Paul ’67 Lundstedt

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Class of 1968 Gruen Society Stephen Burton ’68 Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella Hosford Society Linda Bryant-Solomon ’68 Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella Linwood (Woody) Wiley ’68 Red & White Society Terry Dawson ’68 David ’65 and Merry Lu (Fritz) ’68 Prior Kenneth Walters ’68


Responsibility Society Robert Edwards ’68 Larry ’68 and Carolyn Hice Bela ’68 and I. Christina (Thomas) ’69 Krusac Jim McCloughan ’68

Gruen Society Penny (Lehman) ’69 and John ’70 Gear Speare Society Woodrow (Woody) Wilson ’69

Oak Leaf Society Richard Atkinson ’68 William ’66 and Gail (Cross) ’68 Brown Belva Burney ’68 Helen (Wei) Chung ’68 Terry Donnelly ’68 Owen ’68 and Anne (Carlson) ’68 DuVall W. Mike ’68 and Jo Anne Fittro Samuel ’68 and Cheryl Knox and Susan (Singer) ’66 and Andrew ’68 Miller Helen Ryan ’68 Gary ’68 and Diane Siemers Lorna (Brown) Spencer ’68 Kenneth Stepnitz ’68 Skip ’68 and Barbara (Noonan) ’70 Whittaker Andrew Wright ’68 Emily Young ’68 Acorn Society Sharon (Stebbins) Crosier ’68 Bente (Lieng) Howe ’68 Kasey (Wells) Renowden ’68 Oliver Tuthill ’68 Ronald ’68 and Judy West Jody Wisby ’68 Thomas ’67 and Patricia (Coates) ’68 Zook Class of 1969 Shipherd Society Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa

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Hosford Society Karl ’69 and Connie (Paramore) ’72 Wilson Red & White Society C. Reid ’67 and Deborah (Brooks) ’69 Hudgins Jan ’69 and Cathy (Christie) ’69 Jones Responsibility Society James ’69 and Sandy ’70 Briney William Burdon ’69 Bela ’68 and I. Christina (Thomas) ’69 Krusac Roger ’69 and Marilyn Dougherty Edward Fischer ’69 Francis Petersen ’69 Jeff Zonyk ’69 Oak Leaf Society Jerry Allocco ’69 John Basinger ’69 Ruth (McConnell) Benson ’69 Robert Carling ’69 David Davis ’69 Daniel Haacker ’69 Richard Janeway ’69 Christine Laitner ’69 Michael ’69 and Sue Lawrie Anne (Love) Lightfoot ’69 Albert Rayner ’69 Jon ’69 and Nancy (Baugh) ’70 Sahli Gordon Traye ’69

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Acorn Society Beverley Elton ’69 Anne B. Francisco ’69 Mary J. (Van Kampen) Gale ’69 Sherian (Bowman) Lamarra ’69 Kathleen (Brown) ’69 and Thurman Radtke Marcia (Campbell) Sumerix ’69 Class of 1970 Gruen Society Penny (Lehman) ’69 and John ’70 Gear Speare Society Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher Brewer Society James ’70 and Lizabeth (Kinsey) ’70 Moore Hosford Society Patience (Myers) ’70 and Mark Becker Kathryn (Butterick) ’70 and Gary ’71 Burt James ’70 and Cynthia Carmody Dennis Daugherty ’70 Gary A. and Judith (Spear) ’70 Morrison Red & White Society Thomas Nelson ’70 Responsibility Society James ’69 and Sandy ’70 Briney David Hammond ’70 Richard S. Miller ’70 Oak Leaf Society Judith (Sanders) Bommarito ’70 Roseanna Morse ’70 Henry DeRuiter ’70 Robert ’70 and Julie (Gardner) ’70 Foster

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Robert Francisco ’70 Martha (Crandall) Hagerty ’70 Chuck ’70 and Becky (Magee) ’73 Kovaleski LeRoy Kramer III ’70 Jon ’69 and Nancy (Baugh) ’70 Sahli David Swanson ’70 Skip ’68 and Barbara (Noonan) ’70 Whittaker Acorn Society Margaret (Clarke) Baird ’70 Lynnette (Leverett) Bohi ’70 John ’70 and Patricia (Houk) ’70 Carney Frederick Hinz ’70 Lloyd Irving ’70 Andrea (Osgood) Kramer ’70 Patricia (Clark) Lewis ’70 Thomas ’70 and Jane (Huston) ’72 Moe Peter ’70 and Anne (Bauchle) ’70 Nicolaou Daniel W. Post ’70 Patricia (Champion) Sheets ’70 Michael ’70 and Mary Stephens Class of 1971 Hosford Society Kathryn (Butterick) ’70 and Gary ’71 Burt Hal ’71 and Janice Hooks Maureen (Hendrick) Smyth ’71 Red & White Society Ross ’71 and Jennifer (Clarke) ’73 Bohms Michael ’71 and Loralee Castner Ronald ’71 and Susan Olds Responsibility Society Thomas Bowling ’71 Leslie Clune ’71


Oak Leaf Society Helen (Handy) Ahern ’71 Lewis Brindle ’71 James ’71 and Pam Brunger Emmett Cosgrove ’71 David Dawson ’71 Douglas ’71 and Elizabeth Jenzen David ’71 and Janet Kuehn John Owen ’71 Douglas ’71 and Julie (Abraham) ’71 Semivan William Vine ’71 Acorn Society Ann (Bertram) Brindle ’71 Barbara Boxwell ’71 Mack Hosack ’71 John Nash ’71 Caroline (Sassaman) Spotts ’71 Timothy Zylstra ’71

Acorn Society John ’72 and Linda Baker Mark ’72 and Judith Brady Jean (Opdyke) Chastain ’72 Thomas ’70 and Jane (Huston) ’72 Moe James Paulson ’72 Greg Peplinski ’72 Sally Shumway ’72 Class of 1973 Red & White Society Ross ’71 and Jennifer (Clarke) ’73 Bohms Responsibility Society Tina (Lincoln) Bienz ’73 Thomas ’73 and Vickie Kovaleski Paul Rimka ’73 Donald Watkins ’73 Oak Leaf Society Eric Boothroyd ’73 Yvonne M. (Goudreault) Caamal-Canul ’73 Kenneth ’73 and Deborah (Hartsell) ’73 Day Blair Diamond ’73 Jay Kitson ’73 Chuck ’70 and Becky (Magee) ’73 Kovaleski Martin ’73 and Shirlee Mitchell William ’73 and Celeste Newhouse Timothy Sheets ’73 Norman Wheeler ’73

Class of 1972 Shipherd Society Craig A. Kapson ’72 Hosford Society Jack (Jake) Bishop Jr. ’72 Karl ’69 and Connie (Paramore) ’72 Wilson Responsibility Society Martin Kapff ’72 Oak Leaf Society G. Asenath Andrews ’72 Thomas Debaets ’72 John Hobday ’72 Bernie ’72 and Becky Stankewicz John Stubbs ’72

Acorn Society Lawrence Brown ’73 Douglas ’73 and Suzanne Burger Idali Feliciano ’73

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Class of 1974 Hosford Society Jesse Lothamer ’74 Red & White Society Larry ’74 and Eva Brewer Scott Cobel ’74 Robert Shegog ’74 Responsibility Society Phillip Britton ’74 Gary ’74 and Judith Longman Andrew ’74 and Joan (Schroeder) ’74 Oliver Oak Leaf Society Peter Lambrecht ’74 Michael ’74 and Theresa Murphy Gregory Shook ’74 Joel M. Woods ’74 Acorn Society William ’75 and Janice (Baird) ’74 Armstrong Brian Ballinger ’74 Douglas ’74 and Connie Burland Edith (Rosenthaler) ’74 and Boris Gerber John Latta ’74 Daniel Salerno ’74 Kevin Willis ’74 Class of 1975 Hosford Society Jeffrey ’75 and Deborah (Rebeck) ’76 Ash Mike ’75 and Judy Fales Red & White Society Mark ’75 and Laurie Girardin William ’75 and Jean (Shaffer) ’75 Blair

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Responsibility Society John Peshinski ’75 David Poole ’75 James ’75 and Rita (Shagena) ’76 Wencel Oak Leaf Society Laurence ’75 and Martha Boyer Robert Hawkins ’75 Edward Jamison ’75 Larry ’75 and Joyce Lethorn Noel Ann (Diehl) ’75 and Harry Reynolds Acorn Society William ’75 and Janice (Baird) ’74 Armstrong Jane (Hoekje) Chorley ’75 Tom Creighton ’75 David ’75 and Mary MacQueen John F. Stimson ’75 Robert Teich Jr. ’75 Class of 1976 Shipherd Society Carol A. Gruen ’76 and James Cash Hosford Society Jeffrey ’75 and Deborah (Rebeck) ’76 Ash Sarah Mahler Kraaz Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76 Don Souden ’76 Red & White Society Mark ’76 and Francine Thuston Responsibility Society Marshall Hughes ’76 Frederick Smith ’76 James ’75 and Rita (Shagena) ’76 Wencel


Oak Leaf Society Cheryl (Chapman) Barnes ’76 David Burland ’76 Cynthia (Damon) ’76 and Ronald Crooks George ’76 and Lisa (Mahar) ’79 Heitsch Dennis Horal ’76 Robert ’76 and Deborah Luther Daniel Mishler ’76 Mary Peacock ’76 James Stevens ’76

Responsibility Society Steven ’77 and Elizabeth Bivens Julie (Smith) Brooks ’77 Barron Evans ’77 Kevin Martin ’77 Oak Leaf Society Ed ’77 and Gretchen Guisbert Carole ’Kelly’ Havens ’77 Joan (Crabill) Larimer ’77

Acorn Society Ronald Bates ’76 Deborah (Doll) Carman ’76 James ’76 and Diane (Clark) ’78 Chapin Camille Lavey ’76 Bradford Mellor ’76 Charles ’76 and Kimberly (Wood) ’03 Millbrook Cathy Whelton Muncy ’76 Kenneth ’76 and Sandra Nowaske Marjorie Seymour ’76 Ronald Smeltzer ’76 Stephen Sobczyk ’76 Class of 1977 Speare Society Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) ’77 Dieterle

Acorn Society Cheryl (Mulvaney) ’77 and John Aponte James ’77 and Laura Cherven Beverly J. Demchuk-Burke ’77 Joseph Gibbs ’77 Harry ’77 and Heather Haskill Donna (Kozik) Fristedt ’77 Doreen (Shewman) Kurtz ’77 Jeffrey ’77 and Kathy McIver Carla J. Rogers ’77 James Vedder ’77 Michael Williamson ’77 Polly A. Wixson ’77 Class of 1978 Hosford Society Frank Desy ’78 Robert ’78 and Kimberly Mette Dana Potts ’78 Steven Wheeler ’78

Hosford Society Timothy A. ’77 and Christine Baker Susan Topping ’77 Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77

Red & White Society Lloyd Damon ’78 and Teresa DeMarco

Red & White Society Pamela Heos ’77

Responsibility Society Charles Hoge ’78

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Oak Leaf Society Randy ’78 and Jan (Rezelman) ’80 Bays James ’76 and Diane (Clark) ’78 Chapin H. Robert Dittmer ’78 Barry Kloenhamer ’78 John Lomacz ’78 Thomas Tucker ’78 Michael Woolsey ’78 Acorn Society Mike Buth Paul Kies ’78 Class of 1979 Red & White Society Cynthia (Weikle) ’79 and Edward ’80 Heator Thomas Trubac ’79 Oak Leaf Society Cynthia Beals ’79 Robert Byrens ’79 and Jerrod Nickels George ’76 and Lisa (Mahar) ’79 Heitsch Edward ’79 and Jodi Smith Acorn Society Celeste Bennett ’79 Anne Kasson ’79 Amy Unterburger ’79 Class of 1980 Hosford Society David ’80 and Kimberly (Kirk) ’81 Byrens Jeffery Cousineau ’80 Red & White Society Cynthia (Weikle) ’79 and Edward ’80 Heator Mark ’80 and Lynn (Price) ’81 Holdren Clair ’80 and Nyla ’92 Stevens

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Responsibility Society Lynne (Emons) ’80 and Frederick Corbus Tamyra (Hoyt) ’80 and Lee Walters Oak Leaf Society Randy ’78 and Jan (Rezelman) ’80 Bays Jacques Beaudoin ’80 Richard ’80 and Cindy Beyer Jill (Sours) Daniel ’80 Ramona Kime ’80 Michael ’80 and Claudia Marsh Phillip D. ’80 and M. Leanne Minshall Tanya Urcavich ’80 Thomas Weidner ’80 Acorn Society Josey (Mieras) Brouwer ’80 Rich Choponis ’80 William Hoffman ’80 Timothy ’80 and Linda (Wheaton) ’80 Miller Ricky Sampson ’80 Michael Schmidt ’80 Robert ’80 and Andrea Vandenberg Richard Vleugel ’80 Class of 1981 Shipherd Society Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Speare Society Karen (Wilson) ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck Brewer Society Theodore Homan ’81 Hosford Society David ’80 and Kimberly (Kirk) ’81 Byrens


Red & White Society Jeffrey Burleigh ’81 Larry ’60 and Jerrilyn (Jordon) ’81 Holcomb Mark ’80 and Lynn (Price) ’81 Holdren Darrell McWatt ’81

Oak Leaf Society Gary and M. Bernadette (Joppich) ’82 Bowker Christy Klein ’82 Robert Kubiak ’82 Chris Liebum ’82 Laura Vedder ’82

Responsibility Society Joseph Sabatella ’81

Acorn Society W. Michael Ruetz ’82

Oak Leaf Society Patrice (Briggs) Cecchin ’81 David Erskin ’81 Joel ’81 and Kim Furton Lief Sigren ’81

Class of 1983 Speare Society Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge Brewer Society Vern Hazard ’83

Acorn Society Beverly (Antisdel) Dick ’81 Vincent Kempinski ’81 Jay Pierson ’81

Responsibility Society R. Richardson ’83 and Susan (Johnson) ’83 Levitte Michael ’82 and Lori (Sanders) ’83 Vedder

Class of 1982 Shipherd Society Steven ’82 and Melinda (Strother) ’82 Roznowski Brewer Society Michael ’82 and Sue (King) ’84 Baker

Oak Leaf Society Joan (Roberts) Crowhurst ’83 Timothy Hauxwell ’83 Acorn Society Lynn Ann (Thatcher) Pulling ’83 Trina Roe ’83 Vincent ’83 and Karen Wheat

Hosford Society Thomas Burke ’82 Red & White Society James ’82 and Tammy Fox

Class of 1984 Gruen Society David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque

Responsibility Society Bruce ’82 and Anne Barea Anthony ’82 and Joanne Furton Steven La Joie ’82 Michael ’82 and Lori (Sanders) ’83 Vedder

Brewer Society Michael ’82 and Sue (King) ’84 Baker Hosford Society Andrew Tinsley ’84 Timothy C. ’84 and Lisa A. (Childs) ’86 Whalen

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Red & White Society Mark Maurer ’84 Responsibility Society Russell ’84 and Anna (Homer) ’88 McBride Oak Leaf Society John ’84 and Sandra Bremner Michael Pence ’84 Don E. Refenes ’84 Jeff ’84 and Patricia Wilson Acorn Society Thomas Bonner ’84 James Heffner ’84 Joseph Mac Donald ’84 Class of 1985 Brewer Society Sandra (Vedder) ’85 and Brad Boyer Red & White Society Rocky Johnson ’85 Oak Leaf Society Raymond Atkinson ’85 Michael Bohnet ’85 Richard Hamann ’85 Kelly Hunt ’85 Timothy Lawrence ’85 Danny ’85 and Jacqueline Pantaleo Donald ’85 and Louise Tuski Acorn Society Douglas Haggart ’85 Debbie (Havlat) Herman ’85 Russell Razmus ’85

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Class of 1986 Speare Society Eric Jordan ’86 Hosford Society Jamey ’86 and Nicole Fitzpatrick Timothy C. ’84 and Lisa A. (Childs) ’86 Whalen Red & White Society Steve ’86 and Elizabeth Hummer Responsibility Society Lee Peters ’86 Jenalyn (White) ’86 and Paul Riley James Sabatella ’86 Oak Leaf Society Gina (Russell) Wagner ’86 Acorn Society Anita (Murieka) DeYoung ’86 Suzan Felter ’86 Class of 1987 Hosford Society Cloyce Dickerson ’87 Michael Hescott ’87 Responsibility Society Michael ’87 and Wendy Pantaleo Oak Leaf Society John Lehman ’87 Paul Lobos ’87 Michael ’87 and Kelly (Kauffman) ’89 Schumborg Lawrence ’87 and Jacqueline Wier Acorn Society Patrick Rausch ’87 Lisa (Ashdown) ’87 and Michael ’88 Renshaw


Class of 1988 Red & White Society Kevin ’88 and Heather Berwald Michael Fontaine ’88

Class of 1991 Responsibility Society Ellen ’91 and Richard McKenzie Oak Leaf Society Christopher Moran ’91

Responsibility Society Rick Arens ’88 Russell ’84 and Anna (Homer) ’88 McBride

Class of 1992 Red & White Society Julie Foster ’92 Clair ’80 and Nyla ’92 Stevens

Oak Leaf Society William Ballagh ’88 Karen (Hosek) ’88 and Dean Eagleson Tammy Sedlar-Wing ’88 Jerome Webster ’88 Acorn Society David Johnson Jr. ’88 Lisa (Ashdown) ’87 and Michael ’88 Renshaw Class of 1989 Hosford Society Leonard Morgan ’89 Oak Leaf Society Jane (Drake) ’89 and Charles Erickson Bill Maas ’89 David ’89 and Carrie (Pedersen) ’89 Nelson Michael ’87 and Kelly (Kauffman) ’89 Schumborg Micha (Bryant) Wilkowski ’89 Acorn Society Kathleen Waligora ’89 Class of 1990 Hosford Society Jerry Capps ’90

Acorn Society Cynthia Hudson ’92 Sara (Bruder) LaLonde ’92 Class of 1993 Hosford Society
Peter Keller ’93 Oak Leaf Society Anthony Andrus III ’93 Richard ’93 and Elizabeth Fleming Shantel (Diethrich) Launstein ’93 Linda Oliver ’93 Acorn Society Jerald ’93 and Geanice (Wegienka) ’93 Miller Class of 1994 Responsibility Society Margaret (Coats) Andreau ’94 Delbert Craven ’94 Eric ’94 and Shelley Thomas Class of 1995 Red & White Society Simon Camaj ’95

Acorn Society Deborah (Breiling) Buchkowski ’90 Abbe (Smith) Siver ’90

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Responsibility Society Audrey McManus ’95 Oak Leaf Society Nicole (Rigelman) ’95 and Brad ’11 Baker Class of 1996 Red & White Society Jonathon ’96 and Marci (Ritchie) ’97 Fanti Responsibility Society Grant ’96 and Julie MacKenzie

Class of 1999 Hosford Society Kyle ’99 and Terry Kemper Oak Leaf Society Suresh ’99 and Priya (Basnyat) ’00 Acharya Matthew Wait ’99 Scott ’99 and Mary Welden

Acorn Society Ricky Hinchliffe ’96 Holly (LaRose) Roenicke ’96

Acorn Society Shelly (Burzycki) ’98 and Roger ’99 Phillips

Class of 1997 Hosford Society Jason ’97 and Jeanne Conkin

Class of 2000 Responsibility Society Tracy and Lisa ’00 Webb Bryant Williams ’00

Red & White Society Jonathon ’96 and Marci (Ritchie) ’97 Fanti Responsibility Society Vinson Delmage ’97 Oak Leaf Society Keith Antkowiak ’97 Sarah (Walsworth) ’97 and Bryan ’98 Carpenter William A. Polk ’97 Jeremy Whittum ’97 Class of 1998 Responsibility Society Andrew ’98 and Saudia (Santure) ’98 Kneffel Oak Leaf Society Erik Biscoe ’98 Sarah (Walsworth) ’97 and Bryan ’98 Carpenter

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Oak Leaf Society Suresh ’99 and Priya (Basnyat) ’00 Acharya Acorn Society Craig Bowen ’00 Class of 2001 Red & White Society Mary Anne McMullen ’01 Acorn Society Kellie Mott ’01 Class of 2002 Oak Leaf Society Jedediah Berry ’02


Acorn Society Melissa (Sobie) ’02 and Jeremy Casarez Lisa (Chase) ’02 and Travis ’03 Lehman Jayne (Dell) Walker ’02

Oak Leaf Society Benn ’06 and Meghan (Egan) ’06 Kunzelman Acorn Society Simone McSparran ’06 Willem Drogt ’06 Jessica Drullinger ’06 Kefentse Mandisa ’06 Steven Rumsey ’06

Class of 2003 Responsibility Society Jason Meadows ’03 Oak Leaf Society William ’03 and Courtney Deemer Acorn Society Lisa (Chase) ’02 and Travis ’03 Lehman Charles ’76 and Kimberly (Wood) ’03 Millbrook Ponja (Davenport) Vahs ’03

Class of 2007 Hosford Society Ahmad ’05 and Janet (Stam) ’07 Zeaiter Red & White Society Hristo Kozhuharov ’07 Responsibility Society Matthew ’07 and Gina (Hilgendorf ) ’07 Domitrovich Karine (Campell) ’06 and Brandon ’07 Walters

Class of 2004 Responsibility Society Ryan Jackson ’04 Mike ’04 and Karla Love

Oak Leaf Society Matthew Jezior ’07

Acorn Society Vickey ’04 and Aruna Thapa

Acorn Society Nicholas Glaser ’07

Class of 2005 Hosford Society Ahmad ’05 and Janet (Stam) ’07 Zeaiter

Class of 2008 Responsibility Society Melanie Engels ’08 Craig Jenkins ’08 Sean McMahon ’08 Michael Terranova ’08

Responsibility Society Travis R. Blair ’05 Acorn Society Frank Barretta ’05 Molly (Reed) Goaley ’05

Oak Leaf Society Joshua ’08 and Ashley Hart Greg ’08 and Jessica (Petkus) ’08 Jarratt

Class of 2006 Responsibility Society Karine (Campell) ’06 and Brandon ’07 Walters

Acorn Society Shelby K. Heator ’08 Deyan ’08 and Katelyn (Harmon) ’10 Kozhuharov 2014 / 2015

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS BY CLASS YEAR Class of 2009 Oak Leaf Society Michael Birdsley ’09 James ’09 and Sara Boyd Korey Heppeard ’09 Kevin Shettler ’09 Acorn Society Pamela Bess ’09 Steven Davis ’09 Mackenzie Heator ’09 Nathan Hughes ’09 Jeffrey Wright ’09 Class of 2010 Acorn Society Branden Czarnecki ’10 Deyan ’08 and Katelyn (Harmon) ’10 Kozhuharov Nickolas Wolf ’10 Class of 2011 Oak Leaf Society Brad Beisiegel ’11 Amber Marie Conrad ’11 Mariah Cosper ’11 Phillip R. Vogel ’11 Acorn Society Adam ’11 and Meghan Wilson Class of 2012 Responsibility Society Ryan Scott Underhill ’12 Oak Leaf Society Justin Fleeson ’12

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Acorn Society Caitlin (Lohr) ’12 and Trevor Tyler Class of 2013 Acorn Society Joshua M. Crawford ’13 Emily Ann LaPorta ’13 Jacob Schafer ’13 Class of 2014 Responsibility Society Brent M. Cork ’14 Theresa K. Damico ’14 Oak Leaf Society Christopher E. Dael ’14 Branden J. Dyer ’14 Andrew L. Engle ’14 Korey D. Mervenne ’14 Joel N. Peters ’14 Connor L. Sharp ’14 Ashley M. Stark ’14 Acorn Society Tyler D. Drake ’14 Helen A. Macqueen ’14 Jenna L. Mayle ’14 Alyssa N. Meny ’14 Jamell C. Parker ’14 Rachael M. Wagner ’14 Class of 2015 Acorn Society Lindsey L. Crandell ’15 Courtney J. Kidder ’15 Joseph J. Myers ’15 Jamie M. Sturgeon ’15


CORPORATE, CHURCH, FOUNDATION & ORGANIZATION DONORS Shipherd Society Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund Christian UCC, Sawyer Frankenmuth Insurance Company Gruen Society Michigan Colleges Alliance Merck Co. Foundation Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Amerisure Insurance Educational Assistance Ltd. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Indiana Trust & Investment Management Company Speare Society Women’s Board of Olivet College Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ EMC Insurance Companies Brewer Society Westfield Group CSM Group Capital Area Transportation Authority Covenant Assoc. of the UCC

Samuel L. Westerman Foundation JM Wilson Corporation Today’s Leader The People’s Church of East Lansing Barnes & Thornburg LLP Eaton Federal Savings Bank Air-Way Manufacturing Co. SAGE Scholars, Inc. Wolohan Family Foundation Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Maner Costerisan Fifth Third Bank Red & White Society Anonymous Capital B Management, LLC Iott Insurance Agency, Inc. Microsoft Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. NYSE Euronext Foundation, Inc. Enterprise Fleet Management Olivet Congregational Church First Congregational UCC, Rochester SERVPRO of Eaton County Responsibility Society Woodside Church, Flint Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies Gerber Foundation Eve Insurance Agency BW Battle Creek LLC Schwab Charitable Fund

Hosford Society W.K. Kellogg Foundation Robert and Bess Cook Foundation Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Seelye North Congregational Church Chartwells Dining Services United Church of Christ Auto-Owners Insurance Co.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

CORPORATE, CHURCH, FOUNDATION & ORGANIZATION DONORS Oak Leaf Society Congregational Church of the Chimes Gex, Inc. Gourmet Express Catering Capital Region Community Foundation Atlas Sales Inc. Oak City Associates Toga Holding OC Inc. Friends of Olivet SERVPRO of Southwest Grand Rapids Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company Graphics 3, Inc. Extreme Dodge RBH LLC Olivet First Assembly of God First Congregational Church of Royal Oak FLFS of Charlotte, Inc. BorgWarner Foundation ASAP Printing Arlington/Roe & Co. Holton Public Schools Morrison Lake Golf Club LLC Motor City Varsity SERVPRO of Manistee, Ludington & Cadillac First General Credit Union SERVPRO of Berrien County VAST Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program SERVPRO of Saginaw First Congregational Church, Gaylord Acorn Society Substance Abuse Prevention Services Benevity Community Impact Fund Macomb-Gerlach Agency, Inc. Mercure Agency Inc. SERVPRO of Grand Traverse Area

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SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan Principal Financial Group Barcode Service, Inc. Stanley Wozniak Insurance Agency, Inc.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS Evelyn (Gray) Anderson ’36 Memorial Scholarship Fund Grace Flinn Anderson Scholarship Fund Earl I. & Charlotte Baker Scholarship Florence M. Becker Estate Begole-Brownell Memorial Helen Jo & George Berkaw Scholarship Fund Margaret Jane Brawner ’43 Endowed Scholarship Ellyn (Butts) ’36 & Lane ’40 Breidenstein Endowed Alumni Council Scholarship Carolin Britton Memorial Margorie Burdick Fund Burke Business Department Endowed Fund Jack Butterick Insurance Scholarship Fund Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 Music Scholarship Fund Harold W. Charter Scholarship Fund Christian UCC Scholarship Lee S. Clark Endowed Scholarship Fund Class of 1943 Scholarship Fund Class of 1991 Endowed Book Fund Justis Cohoe Art Scholarship Fund J.C. & Birdie Colby Scholarship Fund Harold D. & Matilda M. Crane Scholarship Fund James M. Crosby Fund Josiah D. Crosby Scholarship Fund David Cutler ’65 Endowed Scholarship Fund Harry & Lucia Dains Scholarship Fund Robert Leland Davis Fund Stanley F. & Valrosa V. Dole Endowment Fund Edwin W. & Jean Everham Eaton Scholarship Fund


Endowment Trust of July 1 Farm Bureau Insurance Company Operating Endowment Doug Federau Endowed Insurance Scholarship Emory M. Ford Fund Marion B. Forslund ’25 Scholarship Fund Frankenmuth Insurance Company Scholarship Douglas & Blanche Gallery Scholarship Fund Henry B. and Kate A. Garrison Scholarship General Endowment General Scholarship Fund Thomas Gillespie Athletic Scholarship Al and Mary Ann Gilmour Student Scholarship Fund Fred Gruen Assistantship Fred Gruen Professorship Hamm Library Book Fund Murl Hammond Scholarship Fund Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Endowed Student Scholarship Timothy R. Hauxwell ’83 Endowment William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund Harry E. & Alice W. Hillier Memorial Fund Thomas Hoisington Endowed Scholarship Fund Rodney Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund Harvey Samuel & Marie d’Avila Hunsburger Scholarship Fund Anna Isabael Hunt Estate Fund Insurance Risk Management Operations Endowment Fund Jerry & Margaret J. Kies Scholarship Fund Jare Klein Endowment Scott E. & Zola S. Lamb Endowment Fund Frank Lisee Award Fund S. Morris Livingston Fund Ray B. Loeschner Scholarship Fund Thomas G. Long Estate Thomas G. Long Scholarship Fund

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Jerome Marek ’73 Estate Endowment John E. Martin Memorial Endowment Fund Annette Mather-Benjamin Fund Frederick B. McKay Forensics in Speaking Wolfgang Mieder ’66 Endowed Scholarship Fund Celestine Moloney Fund Ruth Rawlings-Mott Auditorium Endowment Moyer-Mifflin Fund Evelyn (Mutersbaugh) ’46 & Rudolph ’49 Hirt Fund Helen Doris Neid Fund Carl Nelson Scholarship Fund Robert C. ex’38 and Rita M. Ode Scholarship Fund Lillian Oliff Speech Fund Samuel & Edith Oliver Scholarship Fund Olivet College Trust Fund #2 Phil & Maxine Parks Endowed Scholarship Mildred (Towsley) Parrott ’32 Scholarship Larida (Scott) ’31 and Helmer ’34 Petersen Endowment Music Scholarship John W. Porter Community Responsibility Scholarship Thelma (Bowes) Pryor ’27 Scholarship Fund David C. Pywell ’69 Endowed Memorial Alumni Council Scholarship Hazel I. Quick Estate Fund Rasmussen-Reames Pre Medical Scholarship Reader’s Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund Arthur L. Reed Memorial Fund Fitz L. Reed Scholarship Fund Nellie L. Reeve Scholarship Fund Reithmiller Scholarship Fund Gorton ’27 & Peggy Riethmiller Endowment Fund Riethmiller Blackman Art Building Endowment Sam Robinson Scholarship Fund Rutledge Fund John A. Schultz Basketball Scholarship Esther (Schweikert) Masters ’34 Entreprenuerial Award

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS Sears Student Aid Fund Sigma Beta Literary Society Endowment Mildred Smith ’28 Fund Dorothy (Brown) Snyder ’29 Music Program Endowment Sparks Lecture Fund Jack Sparks Endowment Fund Edward Speare Scholarship Willard Lee Roy Sperry Scholarship Fund Raymond E. & Elizabeth Burton Spokes Scholarship Fund Sproull Memorial Scholarship Squire-Cobb Memorial Scholarship Fund State Farm Insurance Financial Planning Program Endowment Nellie H. Stevens Endowment Fund Agnes Thompson Storr Memorial Lectures Earle Swift Memorial Scholarship Mary Jane Tenny Scholarship Fund Grafton ’37 and Ruth (Yotter) ’38 Thomas Endowed Alumni Council Scholarship Roy K. Thomas Scholarship Fund Traver Athletic Fund Charles M. Trubac Scholarship Fund Ruth Trubac Scholarship James W. ’34 & Barbara Underwood Fellowship Endowment James W. Underwood ’34 Endowment Fund Margaret B. Upton Scholarship Fund Margaret Upton Conservatory Endowment Franklin & Margaret Varney Scholarship Fund Laura (Berghorst) Verplank ’38 Scholarship Fund Joan (Johnson) Wagner ’45 Endowed Alumni Council Scholarship Marion (Palmer) Webster ’43 Scholarship Fund Wells-Harvey Treasury Fund Mabel E. Wegner Estate

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West Michigan Chapter of RIMS Roy Westran Scholarship Fund Mary Macnaughton Whinery Scholarship Fund Whitbeck Library Endowment Wilcox-Troutner Endowed Scholarship Fund Jeffrey & Elizabeth (Larson) Wildern ’90 Endowment Wilks Arboretum Endowment Marietta Denison Williams Scholarship Charles J. Wilmore Scholarship Fund William Henry & Margaret Wood Scholarship Fund Norma Wright-Marshall Scholarship Fund Lyle J. Wysel ’36 Memorial Scholarship Fund Edward Young Endowed Work Opportunity

ENDOWMENT PERFORMANCE Endowment Assets 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 $9,754 $10,050 $11,160 $14,443 $14,840 ENDOWMENT GROWTH

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Olivet College had a total of 141 endowment funds as of June 30, 2015 with a total value of nearly $14,900.000. The Endowment Fund grew 2.9% during the past fiscal year.


OLIVET COLLEGE MISSION The mission of Olivet College is to make available to a diverse campus community, an education which will enrich lives intellectually, morally and spiritually. Having gained these qualities through the educational experiences at Olivet, our hope is that our graduates will embody the divine art and science of doing good to others as stated by the founding fathers of Olivet College in 1844.

OLIVET COLLEGE VISION

Is your name missing or listed incorrectly? If so, we sincerely apologize. There could be a number of reasons for this, but regardless of the reason please contact us so we can ensure any necessary corrections are made. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact B.J. Hull, vice president for advancement, at 269.749.7535 or whull@olivetcollege.edu.

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Olivet College is dedicated today, as it was in 1844, to the principle that the future of humanity rests in the hands, hearts, and minds of those who will accept responsibility for themselves and others in an increasingly diverse society. This principle of individual and social responsibility is realized in the context of a distinctive liberal arts experience which nurtures in our students the emergence and development of skills, perspectives, and ethics necessary to better themselves and society. We seek to involve our students in an active academic community which cherishes diversity of thought and expression. In so doing, we will help our students discover ways they can most effectively contribute to the common good.

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WHAT’S TO COME

Dear Friends, Olivet College is a place where ideas come to life in the minds of young adults – ideas that aid their understanding of the responsibility they have to themselves and the broader society.

I personally thank everyone who has made a gift to help us educate our

students and launch them into a world that needs them more today than ever. Your gifts have helped achieve many goals during the past year and your support in the current year will help us achieve the following goals:

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” Simon Sinek

• Designing the expansion for the Cutler Event Center

• Finalizing the renovation plans for Mott Academic Center and Upton Conservatory of Music

• The completion of the Dole Hall Welcome Center

• Launching the Faculty Grant Initiative Program

• Renovation of all of the residence hall bathrooms

• Ground breaking for the Gruen Engagement Center

• Building the New Kappa Sigma Alpha House

• Starting new and growing current athletic programs, including men’s bowling, and men’s and women’s track

For more information about these great opportunities, please visit

www.OlivetCollege.edu.

The continued success of Olivet College is directly attributed to your

willingness to support our important mission.

The generosity of donors like you emphasizes the strong belief you have in

Olivet College. Your support enables us to nurture the ambitions and dreams of our students each year. With pride, we thank and recognize every individual and organization that annually supports our mission. Best Regards, B.J. Hull Vice President for Advancement 269.749.7535 whull@OlivetCollege.edu

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THE WELL CONNECTED STUDENT

HOW DOES A COLLEGE STUDENT RATE THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY? Right there with breathing, eating and sleeping.

With mobile devices becoming less of

a luxury and more of an extension of the self, access to unlimited wireless and digital capabilities is more crucial than ever.

Olivet College is preparing students for a

rapidly changing, technologically-enabled global economy and society by first addressing the need to provide access to technology everywhere on campus, at all times.

In 2014-15, Information Technology

Services (ITS) worked tirelessly to advance resources and support for Olivet College students, faculty and staff. Wireless users can now immediately connect to a seamless, highspeed network extending to every residence hall, computer lab, faculty office and classroom without interruption. So when a high school student wants to Instagram his first visit to Olivet College, or a Gamma Iota Sigma member wants to Tweet about meeting a leading insurance executive in seminar, he or she can do so with ease.

In addition to a ubiquitous wireless network,

students now have access to state-of-the-art resources, such as large digital screens and conferencing capabilities in the Roznowski Learning Commons, that allow small study groups to collaborate effortlessly. ITS is also now permanently housed in the learning commons,

“I really like the large digital screens and conference rooms available in the Roznowski Learning Commons,” said freshman Zoe Feighner (center). “As a student it’s important to have access to these resources, because in the real work environment, they will be necessary for meetings and presentations. I also like the commons’ close proximity to ITS, because if you have a tech problem, they are right there to help you.”

providing students a convenient location for tech support when needed.

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ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Student-athletes earned All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honors during the 2014-15 academic year

Teams earned the MIAA Team GPA award, including the women’s golf team for an eighth straight year and 11th time in school history. The golfers had the highest GPA of the eight teams at 3.656, which was also second-best among the 77 MIAA teams honored.

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Student-athletes were named to the 2014-15 MIAA Academic Honor Roll, the most in school history.

2nd Place

For the wrestling team in the National Wrestling Coaches Association academic championship. The team earned this honor with a 3.58 GPA. Individually, three student-athletes earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors.

Since an Olivet College student-athlete earned All-American honors at the outdoor track & field championships. Andrew Benkovsky ’15 took the honor with a seventh-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. In the finals of the event, Benkovsky broke the school record at 9:04.94. Additionally, Jalen Weaver ’15 became Olivet’s first indoor track All-American with a sixth-place finish in the 800-meter run.

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FROM GOOD TO GREAT: THE MAKING OF AN ALL-AMERICAN

What makes a good student-athlete great? For Ryan

Armstrong ’15, President’s Leadership Institute Fellow and former defensive lineman for the Comet football program, it was the personal attention from faculty and coaches that helped him reach the next level.

Armstrong wasn’t the biggest football player. He wasn’t

the smartest student. Just ask him yourself – he’d tell you the same thing. But what made him different from other players – from other students – was his desire to get better in every facet of life.

Through painful 6 a.m. workouts to challenging criminal

justice classes, Armstrong became a student-athlete who embodied an entire school’s ideals. He took responsibility for his own learning and personal development, no matter how difficult it would be. Through hard work, and careful guidance from his professors and coaches, he became the best.

“It wasn’t easy for Ryan,” said Warren Maloney, defensive

coordinator for the Comets. “But he stuck it out, worked hard and good things happened for him. He bought in, not just on the field, but in the classroom. He became a better student and athlete. That is why he had such a standout season during his senior year. ”

During the 2014-15 season, Armstrong compiled 61

tackles and 10 sacks in 10 games for the Comets. For his efforts, he was named to the 2014 American Football Coaches Association Division III All-America Team. He is the first player in school history to earn this honor. Armstrong was also selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Defensive Player of the Year, and to the D3football.com AllAmerica third team and All-North Region first team.

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