Shipherd's Record Summer 2017

Shipherd’s R E C O R D The Alumni Magazine of Olivet College

OLD IS THE NEW YOUNG Fraternity and sorority alumni pay it forward, making sure today's Greeks have a place to call home SUMMER 2017

PRESIDENT’S

UPDATE Dear Friends: Once again the staff have done a wonderful job of

preparing another edition of Shipherd’s Record for your information and enjoyment. One of the hardest decisions we make a couple of times a year is what to include, and by doing so exclude, from each issue. There are a lot of great things happening at your college and this issue does a good job of telling the compelling and interesting stories about the people who make Olivet College the great place it is.

Pay particular attention to the story on the Cold Case

class. This group of criminal justice faculty and students are working many long hours to solve some of Battle Creek’s toughest and coldest cases. The Battle Creek Police Chief told me that he’s encouraged with the work and progress our students are making and that breaking one of these cases would be significant for the victims and community, but also ground breaking for a group of college students who rarely get to be involved in cases in this way.

You’ll also find stories on our continued commitment

to developing leaders and the leadership capabilities of Olivet College students. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the President’s Leadership Institute, now with over 100 fellows who have completed the program.

Olivet College also saw the launch of the Women’s Leadership Presidential Initiative and its inaugural Cultivating Women Leaders event.

While the Olivet College student body is still

predominated by Michiganders, we continue to attract greater numbers of students from out of state and internationally. You’ll find two stories on a couple of students from “away.” Amerika comes to Olivet from Arizona, along with several other students from the Grand Canyon State, and Nataliya joins us from Ukraine. Both young women have added a level of vibrancy and diversity to our campus community and embody what it is to be an Olivet College student today. I should also note that Nataliya is the 2017-18 Student Government Association President.

Development of the Olivet College campus continues

at a fevered pace. As part of this effort, this issue highlights new and renovated houses for several Greek societies. Greeks continue to make up about twenty percent of the student body and add a level of student engagement and energy that strengthens the campus culture in very positive ways. The new Welcome Center at Dole Hall, a significant renovation of the first floor of Dole Hall, was also completed earlier this year and dedicated this spring. Another phase of renovation at

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Blair, Dole and Shipherd residence halls has also gotten underway, continuing to improve the living experience for the now 800+ students who live on campus. And, while they’re not highlighted in this issue, the renovation of the historic former home of Professor Fred Gruen into the Gruen Engagement Center has now begun and the renovation and construction of the historic home of founders Ormel and Abby Hosford into the Hosford House History Center and Lawrence Archive will begin in a few weeks. These two projects have been featured in prior issues of Shipherd’s Record and will be brought to you again as these projects reach fruition.

As always, I hope you enjoy your issue of Shipherd’s Record.

For many in the Olivet College family it is their connection to the students, alumni and others that bind us together as Olivetians. Please know you’re always welcome on campus and we look forward to seeing you in Olivet sometime soon.

“You’ll also find stories on our continued commitment to developing leaders and the leadership capabilities of Olivet College students.”

With very best regards,

Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President

TABLE OF

Shipherd’s Record is named in memory of “Father” John J. Shipherd, who established Olivet College in 1844.

The magazine is published twice annually for Olivet alumni and friends.

CONTENTS

MAGAZINE STAFF Tim Johnston Vice President for Marketing & Admissions B.J. Hull Vice President for Advancement Michele McCauley Director of Communications Hailey Barrus Director of Creative Services Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 Director of Alumni Engagement

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Geoff Henson Sports Information Director

EDITORIAL Taylor Gorr ’16 Content Specialist

On the Cover: Old is the New Young Fraternity and sorority alumni pay it forward to ensure today’s Greeks have a place to call home.

Features

Alumni Feature

Send change of address notices to: Office of Advancement 320 S. Main St. Olivet, MI 49076 269. 749.7630 mwallenberg@olivetcollege.edu

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Class is a Real Mystery

Olivet College’s mission is to provide an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. Having attained these qualities through their 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 college’s founding fathers in 1844.

Olivet College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The college, in its employment, student admissions, recruitment, and personnel policies and practices, will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, sex, gender identity, disability or disability status, height, weight, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, military or veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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A Leap of Faith Lands Alumna at the Top

Departments 4 Around the Square 14 Advancement News 16 Comet Sports

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International Student Seeks to Change World

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SQUARE President’s Leadership Institute Celebrates Five Years

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Linda Logan, Ph.D.

LINDA LOGAN, PH.D., RECEIVES GIVING BACK AWARD

Linda Logan, Ph.D., vice president and dean for student life, received the 2017 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The Giving Back Award honors college and university administrators who go above and beyond their everyday leadership duties and “give back” to their campuses and communities.

“Dr. Logan’s work goes well above and beyond the call of her duties as the head of student life,” said Maria G. Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean of Olivet College. “As a woman of color herself, she brings extraordinary passion and commitment to her work with all students but never loses sight of her special focus on being the voice and the heart of our underrepresented students.”

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 The 2016-17 President’s Leadership Institute graduates exemplify leadership on campus and in the community and beyond.

Olivet College recognized 20 students as graduates of the college’s fifth President’s Leadership Institute (PLI) in March. PLI develops top leadership in Olivet’s students, as well as enables them to become the principal professional and community leaders of the future.

The following 2016-17 graduates were nominated by faculty members and selected for the program based on academic excellence and exemplifying leadership on campus: Ryan Anderson, business administration; Jenna Benvenuti, business administration and insurance and risk management; Raquel Brumit, biology; Earl Bryant, sports/recreation management; Jason Cabugos, criminal justice and psychology; Madison Carr, chemistry; Julianna Carter, chemistry with forensic science; Madelynn Drikakis, biology.

Zoe Feighner, criminal justice and psychology; Nicole Gilbert, biology; Cullen Haesler, environmental science; Jeff Humphrey, sociology and anthropology; Devon Mayse, history; Taahir Muhammad, environmental science; Jacob Richards, psychology; Reno Sims, insurance and risk management and financial planning; Christopher Taylor, insurance and risk management; Re’Gene Thompson, journalism and mass communication; Alejandro Trevino, business analysis in insurance; Krystin Verran, accounting.

CLASS IS A REAL MYSTERY FOR COLD CASE STUDENTS

 Partners in Solving Crime: Maj. Austin Simons, BCPD; Phil Reed, associate professor of criminal justice; Duane Knight, investigator, Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office; Sgt. Troy Gilleylen, BCPD; Mike Sherzer, assistant professor of criminal justice; Regina Armstrong, Ph.D., associate professor and director of criminal justice program; David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecutor; Chief Jim Blocker, BCPD.

A new criminal justice class offered in 2016-17 was a real mystery for a select group of students. But a mystery is exactly what the 12 criminal justice majors wanted when they enrolled in the cold case course that spent the year reinvestigating decades-old Calhoun County cases that remain open.

A partnership between the Calhoun County Prosecutor, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) and Olivet gives students an opportunity to dive into a real-world working environment, develop and test new skills hands-on, network with established professionals, and overall gain valuable experience that will benefit them as they complete their studies and begin their careers.

For the prosecutor’s office and police department, the students opened new doors with alternative perspectives, resulting in endless possibilities.

Each of Olivet’s three, full-time criminal justice faculty members led a group of four students on a different cold case throughout the academic year. Regina Armstrong, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the criminal justice program, Mike Sherzer, assistant professor of criminal justice, and Phil Reed, associate professor of criminal justice, have decades of combined experience in the criminal justice field.

“The cold case course is invaluable to the learning of students,” said Professor Armstrong. “It exposes them to police reports, crime scene photos, ‘real’ evidence and the opportunity to watch interviews with persons of interest. This class prepares them to work in the law enforcement field in the future. In addition, it places a realistic perspective on the criminal justice field. Working on cases is very difficult and you do not solve them in 60 minutes as is portrayed on TV. ”

New technology has been developed since many cases went cold. The students were encouraged to review evidence held by the police department and watch recorded interviews from the initial investigations. Students in Professor Reed’s case, involving a missing person, conducted a search near the location the suspect was last seen. They reviewed previous failed search areas and determined a new area to expand the search.

“This was a great opportunity for these students,” said Professor Reed.

“We’re looking forward to future possibilities and really seeing the result this experience had on students as they enter their careers with a leg up.”

 Health and Human Performance Department students get hands-on experience, thanks to new equipment and lab software.

NEW HHP LAB ENRICHES STUDENT EXPERIENCE The Health and Human Performance (HHP) Department has added a Keiser Power Rack and Woodway 4Front Treadmill to its instructional laboratory. The equipment, used in conjunction with the lab’s new computers and software, monitors real-time, in-depth results and provides students with the opportunity to learn practical, hands-on skills along with the theoretical knowledge learned in their courses. Since its founding in 1995, Olivet College’s Health and Human Performance Department has grown to be one of the largest on campus, with over 200 students currently enrolled.

Learn more about the Health and Human Performance major and OC’s other majors at www.OlivetCollege.edu/majors

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SQUARE CULTIVATING WOMEN LEADERS EVENT IS TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

 President Corey hosted the 2017 Donald A. Morris honorees at a reception prior to graduation on May 20.

Pictured, from left: (back row) Ethan Sylvester, Katherine Pestun; (middle row) President Corey, Cecil Drake; (front row) Devon Mayse, Allyson Schultz.

High Five the Top Five!

Congratulations to the top five graduates, and the professors they named as most influential, on receiving the 2017 Donald A. Morris Award. This year’s honorees include: Cecil Drake and Katherine Pestun, who each chose Leah Knapp, D.V.M., professor of biology; Devon Mayse, honoring Craig Korpela, Ph.D., associate professor of history and political science; Allyson Schultz, who selected Matt Wait, J.D., Global Citizen Honors Program director and associate professor of interdisciplinary studies; and Ethan Sylvester, who chose Kirk Hendershott-Kraetzer, Ph.D., professor of humanities, as his most influential professor.

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 Olivet College’s most successful alumnae, as well as Michigan’s finest women business leaders, were behind the success of the inaugural Cultivating Women Leaders event in March, which inspired young women to be self-advocates and champions for individual and social responsibility.

In March, Olivet College held the inaugural Cultivating Women Leaders event, Embracing Our Inner Strength, with the purpose to inspire and equip young women to grow into responsible leaders. The event comes as part of the Women’s Leadership Presidential Initiative, chaired by Presidential Spouse Traci Corey.

“I believe the best way to create a better future for our young women is to present them with meaningful opportunities to learn and grow in a way that encourages them to self-advocate,” said Corey. To see positive change, Corey knows that the issues women face must be addressed head-on and that working together is the best way to make a difference.

Attendees of the event, including current and prospective students, faculty, staff, alumnae, community members and business leaders from Michigan and neighboring states, were given the opportunity to network and receive professional and personal development from Olivet College’s most successful alumnae, as well as Michigan’s finest women business leaders.

Each participant attended three of five offered breakout sessions; enjoyed a presentation by Keynote Speaker Danielle Scott-Arruda, five-time volleyball Olympian and two-time silver medalist; and heard from the Olivet College Alumnae Panel. Scott-Arruda encouraged every woman in attendance to find a passion, something they are willing to make sacrifices for in order to achieve. “Dream big, take action, and never give up” she said. “And tell yourself, I am perfectly made. I am enough.”

Save the Date March 2, 2018

Students Honored for Individual and Social Responsibility OC Insurance & Risk Management Program Ranked #4 in Nation

 Provost and Dean Maria Davis, Ph.D., (left) and President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., (right) congratulate the 2017 John W. Porter Community Responsibility Scholarship recipients, Jeff Humphrey, Tyler Douglas, Nieya Brown and Hezekiah Turner. Not pictured, Erie McClendon and Taahir Muhammad.

Olivet College honored six students with the John W. Porter Community Responsibility Scholarship at the 21st annual Leadership for Individual and Social Responsibility Awards Dinner in May. Students were selected for demonstrating individual and social responsibility through their involvement and service to the college and their community. Recipients include Nieya Brown ’20, a journalism and mass communication major from Eagle; Tyler Douglas ’18, a psychology major from Griffith, Indiana; Jeff Humphrey ’19, a sociology and anthropology major from Olivet; Erie McClendon ’19, a psychology major from Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Taahir Muhammad ’19, an environmental science major from East Orange, New Jersey; and Hezekiah Turner ’20, a business administration major from Detroit.

OLIVET COLLEGE NAMED ONE OF MOST PROMISING PLACES TO WORK IN STUDENT AFFAIRS

Olivet College is one of just 17 colleges and universities across the United States named a 2017 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Olivet College, the only Michigan school named, was selected for its commitment to the institutional mission, involved and available leadership, development of staff and more.

“I’m pleased that this national publication recognizes the excellent leadership and passionate commitment of our full time and student staff,” said Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., president of Olivet College. “It’s this commitment and passion that permeates student life at Olivet College and provides not only a promising place to work in student affairs, but promises a positive future as our students graduate and take this passion and commitment into the world.”

The Olivet College insurance and risk management program is ranked fourth in the nation as a Best Value school

by Online Accounting Degree Program. The ranking took into account dedication of a department, specializations, productivity, Gamma Iota Sigma, actuarial excellence and advanced program option. The review stated: “Olivet College is one of the few schools with an IRM curriculum so robust that it offers its own set of specializations. This means that students will not only acquire a solid understanding of their chosen field, but they’ll also customize their education through a special interest track in agency or insurer.”

Of the top 15 schools listed, Olivet College comes out ahead of many larger and highly respected universities throughout the nation.

“Rankings such as this show the quality of our program in comparison to much larger colleges and universities across the United States. Our program is known throughout the industry as having the premier IRM program in the Midwest — and even in the country,” said Thomas R. Humphreys, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, CIC, Olivet College program director and assistant professor of IRM. S U M M E R 2 0 17

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IT’S WORTH THE (NEARLY 2,000 MILE) TRIP

Sophomore Amerika Armenta hasn’t looked west since she came to Olivet College, not even during the coldest winter days. A native of Mexico, but a resident of Arizona for the past 10 years, Armenta had anticipated that she would attend a local community college after her graduation from high school. That is, until a current student introduced her to Olivet College and Provost and Dean Maria Davis, Ph.D.

From there, Armenta eagerly applied to Olivet and connected with admissions representatives. Because every student at Olivet receives a form of financial aid, that allowed Armenta the flexibility to attend a private, liberal arts college at an affordable cost.

“It might seem crazy that I came all the way from Arizona to go to Olivet, but everyone at the school showed me that they really cared about me,” explained Armenta. “Not just me as a student, but me as a person too. The faculty and staff have taken time to understand the type of individualized attention I need and have worked with me every step of the way.”

Armenta is majoring in insurance and risk management, and joined Gamma Iota Sigma, the college’s professional “Dr. Davis even insurance fraternity. Armenta has already had the dropped me off and opportunity to travel to a national insurance convention attend career workshops, job fairs, service projects picked me up at the and and fundraisers. airport over Christmas “Gamma has been a great group to be involved with and to launch my academic and future professional career,” said break. I don’t know Armenta. “I’ve really enjoyed these opportunities to act as an anyone else who can adult for the first time in my life.” say they have that In addition, Armenta joined the Black Student Union (BSU). Armenta valued the work BSU does and was inspired type of support at to create something more specific to her Mexican heritage other colleges.” and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, so she set out to start the Xicano Club.

AMERIKA ARMENTA

Armenta looks forward to furthering her professional SOPHOMORE skills and identifying her insurance and risk management specialization. She is also excited to continue building relationships through her participation in extracurricular activities and might even try out for an athletic team. One thing, however, is certain, Armenta isn’t going to let Michigan winters keep her from enjoying being a Comet.

“Dr. Davis even dropped me off and picked me up at the airport over Christmas break. I don’t know anyone else who can say they have that type of support at other colleges.”

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XICANO CLUB CELEBRATES MEXICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE

Amerika Armenta, a founding member of the OC Xicanao Club, and other interested students developed the concept for the Xicano Club, a term sometimes spelled and pronounced “Chicano” that represents MexicanAmericans.

“I’m so happy to have even more diversity recognized at Olivet,” said Armenta. “The Xicano Club has big plans to not only make Olivet feel more like home for current Hispanic students, but also to attract more diverse students to campus.” In addition, the Olivet Xicano Club has made connections with Alsame, a Michigan-based non-profit serving to make education more accessible to Latinos and Hispanics by providing college scholarships to high school students. The Xicano Club also aims to connect with other similar student groups from around the state.

FREE TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Senior Nataliya Malaydakh, an international student from Ukraine, has gained an appreciation for freedom of education, in addition to a realization that she is meant to play a role in creating change in our world.

Under Russian pressure, in 2013, former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych abandoned the country’s plan for the European Union (EU) pact that, among many other things, would allow Ukrainian educational degrees to be recognized throughout the EU. The country has endured protests, President Yanukovych fleeing to Russia, the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula by Russia, and ultimately, the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution.

Experiencing the crisis in Ukraine shaped Malaydakh’s life goal to become a diplomat in order to improve the relationships between countries around the world. She believes that her experiences can be used to help foster positive outcomes for others. “Everyone needs to have something that they believe in,” Malaydakh said. “Following your dreams and achieving your goals is what life is all about. There is drive inside all of us; you just have to discover what inspires you. For me, it’s someday becoming a diplomat and making a difference in the way we can all communicate and get along with each other.”

“You just have to discover what inspires you. For me, it’s someday becoming a diplomat and making a difference in the way we can all communicate and get along with each other.”

NATALIYA MALAYDAKH SENIOR

Malaydakh’s first step was to study in America, but between the visa needed to travel to the U.S. and the cost, her goals didn’t seem within reach. With some luck and a high school foreign exchange student program, Malaydakh landed in Michigan.

After completing her time as an exchange student and experiencing a few other college options looking to find the perfect fit, a friend of her host family suggested that Malaydakh visit Olivet College.

As a history major, Malaydakh is studying how the world has been shaped to what it is today, and how to play a role in shaping the future. “Everyone has just been so incredibly welcoming,” said Malaydakh. “Also, there are so many opportunities to invest yourself at Olivet.”

Malaydakh has thrived within Olivet’s Student Government Association, a natural springboard for her career aspirations. She has used the platform to practice engaging with all types of people and representing them on a larger scale, and was recently elected as Student Government Association President for the upcoming school year. In addition, Malaydakh has also played a large role in the formation of the new International Club.

Malaydakh graduates in December 2018 and isn’t quite sure what all the remainder of her time at Olivet holds for her. “I’m just trying to change the world one day at a time because I know that all change starts small and grows from there,” she said. “Right now, I’m happy to have my voice heard and share the things happening in Ukraine to make others more aware.”

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YOUNG STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION OF OC GREEK LIFE

Greek life at Olivet College is almost as old as the institution itself. Literary societies were established by students looking for alternative social-cultural opportunities other than those organized by the college.

Students wanted to lead, not be led. They were looking for a network of like-minded friends. They wanted a home. One hundred and seventy years later, students still seek these same experiences.

Society houses are a significant part of each fraternity’s and sorority’s unique and rich history. Unfortunately, time takes a toll on a house. Thanks to alumni of seven Greek societies, old is the new young at Olivet College, as houses are refreshed, remodeled and rebuilt, all for the benefit of today’s and future generations of students.

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 Kappa Sigma Alpha brothers spanning more than 70 years celebrated together the opening of their new house made possible by alumni donations.

KAPPA SIGMA ALPHA (ΚΣΑ) fraternity, founded in 1922, broke ground in April 2016 on the construction of a new house on the same South Main Street footprint as its previous house.

The 3,800-square foot ranch-style house was completed in time for the actives’ return to campus in August 2016. Built with young men in mind, the functional retreat is an inviting home away from home for today’s actives.

“We feel strongly that a permanent gathering space for actives and alumni, as well as residential space for KSA actives, is  Kappa Sigma Alpha Crest essential in the Olivet College environment,” said Dick Penhallegon '63. “Special thanks should go to President Corey, his administrative staff and the Olivet College Board of Trustees for their strong support and belief in this endeavor. This is a significant step forward in maintaining the tradition of KSA’s presence on campus as a responsible society.”

“We feel strongly that a permanent gathering space for actives and alumni, as well as residential space for KSA actives, is essential in the Olivet College environment.”

DICK PENHALLEGON ‘63

The house was the culmination of nearly 10 years of fundraising, originally intended to upgrade the house that was built in 1878. “Engineers assessed the old house and gave estimates of what it would cost to repair and maintain it,” said Ed Heator ’80, KSA brother and director of Olivet College Comet Club.

“Upgrading to meet the current building code was determined to not be financially feasible.”

Fundraising efforts garnered generous donations from nearly 30 percent of alumni. In late 2015, a construction sub-group was appointed by the KSA Alumni Board to coordinate final plans and building details, as well as to work with the college to finalize approval. The goal of having the house completed by the start of the

2016 fall semester was met, thanks to good weather and the mastery of Bronco Builders.

Eight actives presently live in the house, which includes a chapter room, bedrooms, kitchen and basement, and is designed to accommodate construction of a second-story.

"The new house is smaller, energy efficient, and built to last 75 to 100 years,” Heator said.

“The rewards of working with my brothers to accomplish the major goal of reestablishing a living and gathering space on the campus has been two fold. First, the KSA brothers succeeded with their goal of reestablishing a living and gathering space on the campus for actives. Second, each of us received the gift of establishing new acquaintances, including the young men who are today’s actives and other KSA alumni, in addition to renewing previous friendships,” said Penhallegon.

Read the full Kappa Sigma Alpha story by Dick Penhallegon at www.OlivetCollege.edu/ksa.

ADELPHIC ALPHA PI (ΑΑΠ) was established in 1862 and was the first Olivet College literary society to build a house.

The most recent renovations to the 127-year-old house were completed in 2016 and included new interior stairs and doors, paint, carpet, furniture, lighting, boiler, remodeled bathrooms and more. The exterior had new eaves troughs installed, repairs made to soffits and fascia, a new fire ladder and improved fire escape structure, and the carvings on the third floor painted to bring out the rich details.

Alumni cherish the house and the decades of memories it holds. Alumni take seriously the responsibility to support its maintenance long after graduation.

Over the past seven years, more than 50 brothers have contributed nearly $150,000 in support of the fraternity. “Alumni count on actives for routine maintenance but we recognize that as students first, they often do not have the time, resources or knowledge base needed to arrange for nonroutine, major work,” said Ross Bohms ’99. 

Adelphic Alpha Pi Crest

“Numerous ELITE members graduated from Olivet College due to being part of ELITE – the things it stands for, the way the members carried themselves, and how they motivated other students...”

JAMELL PARKER ’14

ALPHA XI OMEGA (ΑΞΩ), more commonly known as ELITE, began in 1980 as an intramural basketball team. The fraternity did not have a house of its own until 2005, when the brothers moved into a home on Shipherd Street. In 2012, the fraternity moved out of the house due to its deteriorating condition. In  ELITE Crest the fall of 2016, the fraternity moved into an existing two-story, freshly painted structure just down the street from the previous house.

Alumni are actively engaged with their younger ELITE brothers in planning short- and long-term renovation projects. Plans call for sealing and finishing the basement to use for social gatherings and installing a whole-house sound system. “Fundraising will play a huge role in hitting our goals,” said Rod Sanders ’08. “Active members started a GoFund Me that jump started our fundraising efforts. We have our annual ELITE picnic every May and the active members organize events.”

ELITE is more than a place to live. It’s a way of life. “It keeps students at Olivet College,” said Jamell Parker ’14.

“Numerous ELITE members graduated from Olivet College due to being part of ELITE – the things it stands for, the way the members carried themselves, and how they motivated others students and its own members to stay at Olivet and do great things,” said Parker.

MU OMEGA PI (ΜΩΠ) was founded in 2001. Its alumni and active brothers are “building this plane as we fly it,” said Lamontriale Hale ’01, one of the founding members.

Presently, the actives meet at Long Apartments. With the help of the Olivet College advancement team, Hale and

 Left: Adelphic Alpha Pi was the first literary society to build a house and had a number of necessary renovations completed in 2016. Center: Mu Omega Pi was founded in 2001 and looks forward to a chapter house of its own. Right: ELITE alumni and actives are working together to turn this house into a true home for members.

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 Left: Major renovations to the first floor of Phi Alpha Pi were completed in 2016, thanks to the generosity of more than 100 brothers and friends. Right: Sigma Beta actives look forward to the renovations planned for their 54-year-old house.

others are working on ways to fund a Mu Omega Pi house, including an endowment. “Our goal is to get at least 20 members to pledge at the same level by our 20th anniversary in 2021,” Hale said.

As a young organization  Mu Omega Pi Crest that is still evolving, Hale believes Mu Omega Pi is a draw to prospective students. “Most Greeks envy the fact that our actives can fellowship and be a part of the growth process and have fun with their founders as well,” Hale said. “As one of the five founders of the fraternity, I want to ensure that our fraternity sets a standard that we are building traditions, not just resting upon one.”

“No matter what year you graduated, somebody before you stepped up and did his part to make sure we had a fraternity house.”

LOU DIAZ ’59

Established in 1847, PHI ALPHA PI (ΦΑΠ) is Olivet College’s oldest male literary society. Its iconic stone house was built in 1890 and is undergoing a major remodel and upgrade that will maintain the original character and style of the historic home. “The fraternity house has been standing since 1890. No matter what year you graduated, somebody before you stepped up and did his part to make sure we had a fraternity house,” said Lou Diaz ’59, co-chair of the Phi Alpha Pi On the Crest campaign. “We, as students, took advantage of what others had done before us. Now, it’s time for us to do the same.”

Renovations include a complete rebuild of the kitchen to withstand  Phi Alpha Pi Crest young men on the go. “We made it

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bullet proof,” Diaz joked. The original wood paneling, trim and banisters throughout the chapter room, round room, billiards room and fireplace room were refinished.

Wooden beams that blend seamlessly into the original architecture were installed in the round room as a way to conceal lighting and electrical wiring. The porch is also undergoing a facelift. Up next is a remodel of the second and third floor living areas, including new floors, additional closet space and new bathrooms (last updated in the 1960s).

The dedication of the first floor renovation took place over the 2016 Homecoming weekend with alumni of all generations and today’s actives taking part in the celebration. “The remodel of the first floor, and seeing the results, has helped the actives realize how important it is for them to help share in the responsibility of caring for the home,” Diaz said.

To date, more than 100 brothers and friends have contributed $567,853 toward the campaign goal of $750,000. “Each of us, regardless of the year we graduated, needs to step up. Any contribution, no matter the amount, speaks to your gratitude to Olivet College and Phi Alpha Pi in shaping the man you are today,” Diaz said.

SIGMA BETA (ΣΒ) was founded in 1907. Its current house is 54-years-old.

This summer, the chapter room and adjoining rooms are undergoing a refresh. Future projects include updating the electrical, plumbing and heating, rebuilding the front stoop and installing new sidewalks, replacing shutters and gutters and improving drainage. The kitchen is also ready for an update.

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Sigma Beta Crest

“Alumni should support each of the houses, as it provides additional housing for the college, which is needed to continue to bring in record numbers of students.”

SUE LEVITT ’83

 Left: Plans are underway to remodel the Soronian porches to the original 1910 architectural design. Right: Olivet College’s 11 Greek societies add to the vibrancy and relationship-based college experience.

“We would like to begin work on the most pressing issues, the electrical and plumbing, in the fall, which is estimated to cost $31,000,” said Sue Levitt ’83. “Our timeline is to have all of the work done in three to four years.”

Sigma Beta’s goal is to raise $100,000 to cover the planned projects. Alumnae hope to raise an additional $100,000 to pay for new bedroom sets for the house and to fund the Sigma Beta endowment. “Greek life adds to the retention rate of Olivet College and those individuals who have pledged a Greek house should consider themselves homeowners,” said Levitt. “As well, alumni should support each of the houses, as it provides additional housing for the college, which is needed to continue to bring in record numbers of students.”

SORONIAN (ΙΚΟ) was established in 1847 and is the oldest female literary society at Olivet College, as well as in the United States. Legend has it that the house, completed in 1910, took longer to build than the men’s houses because most of the members were married and had to rely on their husbands to finance the building of the house.

This spring, the original cedar shingles on the sides and dormers were replaced and insulation was pumped into the walls. Next up is roof repair to one of the dormers.

“We want to give back. Our time on campus was, and still is, very precious to us.”

MARTY (MASON) JENNINGS ’67

Down the road, the porch pillars and upper porch will be restored to the original architecture.

The new shingles and insulation cost just under $43,000. To complete the pillar and porch project, it’s estimated that an additional $100,000 will be needed.

Nearly 150 Soronians have donated to the renovation project thus far.

“The house is over 100 years  Soronian Crest old, and it is important to all of us that it be taken care of it so that it stands forever,” said Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67. “It’s the only society house on campus still in its original state. It’s good for those on campus to see that Soronians care about Olivet College and our society. We want to give back. Our time on campus was, and still is, very precious to us.”

PROVIDING A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Greek organizations add to the vibrancy of the Olivet College campus and community. “At the core of an Olivet College education is a relationship-based experience, where students thrive in an intimate community by living, learning and collaborating together,” said Olivet College President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. “By supporting society house renovations, alumni help to ensure our Greek organizations remain firmly rooted in the unique college experience that can only be found at Olivet College.”

 Left: Greek brothers and sisters have some fun during move-in day. Every year, they volunteer to assist new and returning students. Center: Soronian sisters are proud to represent the oldest female literary society in the United States.

LEARN MORE With your support, the old will be the new young for Olivet College and its historic Greek societies. To learn how you can help, contact BJ Hull, vice president for advancement, at advancement@olivetcollege.edu or 269.749.7630.

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 Left: Dürer, The Capture of Christ (original quality), detail Right: Dürer, The Capture of Christ (current quality), detail

Making 400-Year Old Renaissance Art Young Again

In the late 1930s, a beautiful, 17th Century Albrecht Dürer woodcut print, entitled “The Capture of Christ,” was acquired by an Olivet College student organization known as the Print Club. Dürer was an exceptionally famous German artist of the Northern Renaissance and is still known today as a true master and innovator in the art of printmaking. This print and other works purchased by the Print Club make up the core of what is known today as the Olivet College Mary K. Armstrong Art Collection.

Now, more than 400 years after it was created, Dürer’s print is exceedingly discolored, brittle and even torn. It remains secured in what is essentially an ICU for works of art. The Visual Arts Department faculty is determined to save the treasured Dürer print, and thanks to the generosity of donors and the expertise of a Michigan-based paper conservator, a crucial restoration plan is under development. "The over 400-year-old Dürer print is a treasure in our art collection and a valuable teaching tool for our students,” said Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean of Olivet College. “We want to not only honor the artist's work, but also the foresight of the students of the 1930s-era Olivet College Print Club who brought the piece into our collection. With proper preservation, this work of art can continue to inspire and educate for hundreds of years to come."

PRESERVING DÜRER’S PRINT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Olivet College is committed to restoring the print and framing it with a museum-grade archival mat board before further damage occurs. The conservation treatment and proper rehousing of Dürer’s print is estimated to cost a total of $3,100. This historic restoration will be made possible through the generous donations of Olivet College alumni and friends who understand the significance of the unique piece of art. The goal is to have Dürer’s print on display for all to appreciate at Homecoming 2017.

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To learn more about how you can help support this restoration, contact Dana Gill ’11, assistant director of annual giving, at dgill@olivetcollege.edu or 269.749.7626.

Gifts can also be made online at oc-durer-print.everydayhero.do/.

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Not only is Dürer’s print a true piece of history, but it lends importance to the practice and technique of printmaking. In today’s progressive environment, printmaking and other similar art forms are many times passed over in favor of faster, digital techniques.

Olivet College is a true believer in the importance of learning the original methods and is proud to be one of the only schools left in the state of Michigan to still offer printmaking studies.

“Many of the time honored traditions of image making are vanishing. Creating prints through direct, hands-on engagement with conventional techniques and materials is becoming a rarity in college and university art programs. As a result, the fine arts skills associated with printmaking, such as drawing, cutting a woodblock, etching a plate, etc., are being lost to the relatively skill-less, common-place, easy-tomake-images of digital processes,” said Gary Wertheimer, professor of visual arts. “Furthermore, because we accommodate many graphic design majors, we believe it imperative for them to know the traditional methods of printmaking, as they are the very roots of the discipline.”

According to adjunct professor Don VanAuken, there has been a resurgence of handmade techniques that simply cannot be replicated in digital form. This is echoed by Wertheimer who said, “The print is both an artistic inspiration as well as a teaching tool. It reveals the genius of Dürer while illustrating a technique that we address in our printmaking classes.”

 The Dole Hall renovations and Welcome Center were officially dedicated in May. Pictured (from left): Jeff and Beth ’90 Wildern, Thomas E. Kolassa ’69, President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., Amy and Rod ’81 Hathaway.

COMMITMENT TO THE COMMON GOOD

In May, Olivet College celebrated the generous donors who made the Dole Hall renovations and Welcome Center possible.

As part of the transformation, private conference rooms were designed to allow students and admissions representatives a space to get to know one another. In addition, a comfortable seating area, refreshment bar and functional work spaces were incorporated. The Welcome Center was made possible due to the leadership gifts of Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway, Jeff and Beth ’90 Wildern, Bill ’67 and Anne Telling, and Richard ’68 and Reva ’68 Parrella.

President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., emphasized the importance of the Dole Hall Welcome Center by saying, “It is essential to our students that we facilitate a quality learning experience, and that we match the quality of our environment to our academics. Dole Hall has served students since the 1930s, and these updates ensure that this space will continue to do so.”

Around the corner from the Welcome Center is a refreshed conference room that is instrumental to college leadership. The popular meeting space — now known as the Thomas E. Kolassa ’69 Conference Room — comes complete with a display from the Olivet College Archives.

Kolassa, Olivet College Board of Trustees chair shared, “Olivet College helped me become a better leader, and the skills I learned here benefited me throughout my entire

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 Thanks to the generosity of donors, the admissions Welcome Center and the Thomas E. Kolassa ‘69 Conference Room have been transformed. Pictured (clockwise, from top): Rod ‘81 and Amy Hathaway, Thomas Kolassa ’69, Jeff and Beth ‘90 Wildern.

career. It’s important we take the time to celebrate the work of individuals who play a role in creating success for the students of Olivet College.”

The Dole Hall renovations and Welcome Center are part of the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign.

To learn more about Responsible Learners - Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond, contact BJ Hull, vice president for advancement at advancement@olivetcollege.edu or 269.749.7630.

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Dan “Moose” Musielewicz, a Comets’ offensive coach and recruiting coordinator for the past five seasons, will lead Comets football into the 2017 season as the new head coach. The Comets are on a quest for a three-peat after 2015 and 2016 championship seasons, the first back-to-back seasons for the Comets in more than 100 years.

The team secured a trip to the 2016 NCAA Division III Playoffs, the first time since 2007. Between 2012–2016, the team increased the average number of points scored per game from 13.5 to 45.4 in 2015 and 30.7 in 2016. Musielewicz’s recruiting efforts have resulted in nearly 100 new OC student-athletes each year.

Musielewicz played five years of professional arena football from 2005–09. He then joined the Trine University coaching staff in 2006 and served as the wide receivers coach until 2011. During his time at Trine, the Thunder won three consecutive MIAA championships.

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Competitive Dance Team Launches at Olivet College 2

The Olivet College competitive dance team will debut this fall, with dancers focusing on jazz and hip-hop styles. Tietricha Thomas, the head coach for the sideline cheer and competitive cheer and STUNT teams, will lead the team.

The dance team will give performances at half time of football and men’s basketball games during the fall and winter. Olivet’s team will also compete in the Universal Dancers Association for a bid to a national competition held at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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Austin Cleaver broke Olivet’s single-season record with five triples during the 2017 season.

Men's Basketball

Aaron Washington broke the single-season school record for threepointers. Washington has 66 threepointers to break the previous record of 64, set by Brandon Way during

the 2007–08 season. In addition, Eric Ewing was named to the 2016–17 All-MIAA first-team. Ewing was the MIAA scoring champion, averaging 21.1 points per game.

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The Olivet boxing team finished the year third in the nation. Boxers winning bouts included Taahir Muhammad, Jarred LaChance, Ronald Lord, Frank Grayson and Jarrell Brackett. The team also took second in the USIBA Nationals, bringing home eight national championship belts. Ten Comets earned a spot in the Michigan Golden Gloves state finals. The team is coached by Loren Partlo.

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In its first year, the Olivet College Cheer and STUNT was ranked third by the College Stunt Association poll and competed in the National Cheerleading Association nationals. This season, the Comets were part of the 12-Athlete Division rankings.

Cross Country The men's and women's cross country teams received All-Academic Team honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). To earn this honor, teams must have had a cumulative team GPA of 3.10 or higher for the fall semester. The Comets women posted a team cumulative GPA of 3.57 and the men recorded a cumulative GPA of 3.40.

Both teams are receiving this honor for a sixth straight year. In addition, Bruce Baker was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic team.

Connor Bauserman was named to the 2016–17 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA DIII Indoor All-Great Lakes Region team.

To earn this honor, an athlete must either be ranked in the top-5 of an individual event in the region or be part of a top-3 relay team.

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Braden Black ended his Comet career as the best quarterback in school history. He is the all-time leader in passing attempts (1,202), completions (758), touchdowns (83), yards (9,476) and total offensive yards (10,769). Black is only the second player in MIAA history to surpass 10,000 yards of offense.

Black and Justin Madar headlined 15 All-MIAA selections for the football team. Black was selected as the MIAA's Offensive Most Valuable Player, while Madar was named the MIAA's Defensive Most Valuable Player, and both were automatically added to All-MIAA first-team. Joining them on the firstteam were Ryan Anderson, Mitchell Bailey, Robert Cuba, Thomas GaryHomes, Walter Love III and Jerome Washington.

Mitchell Bailey and Travis Lankerd have been named to the 2017 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society. The society is comprised of college football players who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better. Lankerd was also selected to the 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-AmericaÂŽ and CoSIDA Academic All-District VI first-team.

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Women's Golf

Laura Bacso earned first-team All-MIAA honors. She averaged 79.7 strokes over the six league rounds.

Men's Lacrosse

Charlie Haesler set a new single-season record with 51 caused turnovers. He also became the career leader for caused turnovers (142) and ground balls (305). Nino Minaudo finishes his four-year career as the alltime leader for assists (89) and shots (394). Charlie Haesler, Cullen Haesler and Nino Minaudo were selected to the 2017 All-MIAA first team.

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Isabelle Leon earned first team 2016 All-MIAA honors for a second straight season. A two-time firstteam All-MIAA selection, she led the team in every offensive statistical category, including goals (15), assists (6), points (36), shots (89) and shotson-goal (41) during the 2016 season.

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The track and field team had tremendous individual success this season, as almost every athlete had personal best marks as well as breaking multiple school records during the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Connor Bauserman earned Indoor All American honors with his 7th place finish and was the Indoor MIAA Champion in the 800m. He was named to the Indoor All Great Lakes Region team in the 800m. In addition, Bauserman broke the OC school indoor record for the one mile run, with a time of 4:25.11. Bauserman ran away with top honors during the outdoor season, too, bringing home the MIAA Championship in the 1500m and breaking the school record in the 800m with a time of 1:52.00. He was named to the Outdoor All Great Lakes Region team for the 800m and 1500m. In addition, Bauserman was named Co-SIDA Academic All District team and USTFCCCA Academic All American.

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jump and triple jump–Noah Bailey; shot put and weight throw–Mitch Smith; mile run–Bauserman; 800m, 1000m and mile run–Isabelle Leon; pole vault–Michaela Kaliniak; 60m dash and triple jump–Kim Barber; and, Women’s 4 x 800m relay–Leon, Bri Wiles, Abigail Gaines and Alissa Iloncai.

School records continued to fall during the outdoor season: 800m–Leon; 3000m steeplechase– Nicole Zerfas; pole vault–Kaliniak; Women’s 4 x 800m school record– Leon, Zerfas, Wiles, Gaines; 100m and 200m–Barber; 10,000m–Bruce Baker; hammer throw–Smith; and, 800m–Bauserman (1:52.00).

“To speak to our programs’ success, Olivet College has had three All Americans in the past two years in track and field,” said Coach Karen Lutzke, who leads both men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams. “Each student-athlete is treated as an individual with their own specific training plan because each person has different goals and needs.”

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For the 18th time in school history, including the sixth straight year, the wrestling team finished in the top 15 of the National Academic Championship. The 2016-17 team placed ninth with a 3.30 GPA to earn the Scholar Team Award. In addition, Jared Brickley, Davon Jackson, Curtis Blackwell, Jesse Judge and Austin Kelley received the Individual Scholar All-American awards.

Jackson also earned AllAmerican status at the 2017 NCAA Division III Championships with an eighth-place finish in the 165-pound bracket. He is the 24th wrestling AllAmerican in Olivet College history.

 Olympic and Hall of Fame Coach Rich Estrella instructs the Olivet College Wrestling Club. 

OC graduate Ryan Anderson will pursue his MBA while playing Division I football at Rutgers University.

RYAN ANDERSON HEADS TO RUTGERS WITH DIPLOMA IN ONE HAND, FOOTBALL IN THE OTHER

As the starting punter for Olivet College’s football team, Ryan Anderson earned numerous awards for his performance, including back-to-back American Football Coaches Association All-America selections for the 2015 and 2016 seasons and the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-American of the Year selection in 2016, among several others. He ended his senior year at OC with an NCAA Division III single-season record 46.2 punting average for 2016 and 4.0 GPA. With a year of eligibility left to play college football, Rutgers University came knocking on his door with the offer of a full ride scholarship. As a graduate transfer this fall, he will pursue an MBA while playing Division I football in the Big Ten, a dream come true.

“Ryan just embodies the principle that hard work equals success,” said Head Football Coach Dan Musielewicz. “He has truly earned everything he has achieved. He sets goals, trains hard, overcomes obstacles, is very committed and remains humble, especially by always crediting those around him who contribute to his success. Because of all that, I absolutely know he will continue to succeed.”

After graduating from DeWitt High School in 2013, Anderson was recruited to play both football and basketball at a Division II college in Michigan. Three semesters later, Anderson was looking for a college that would provide more personalized attention both in the classroom and on the field.

That’s when Olivet College showed up on his radar. It wasn’t long before high school teammates helped seal the deal by sharing their positive experiences at Olivet with Anderson.

In May, Anderson received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management and a minor in sports and recreation management. “I can’t express how supportive the faculty and staff at Olivet College have been to me,” Anderson said. “It’s unordinary to have this kind of backing to follow my dreams even if that doesn’t mean continuing to play at Olivet. Because of this, Olivet College will always remain important to me no matter where or how far I go.”

Anderson spent the spring semester preparing to make the transition to Rutgers by continuing to train and working to maintain his GPA. “Right now, I couldn’t be happier with the way things are working out for me,” said Anderson.

“My journey through college hasn’t been ordinary, but I’ve learned a lot from my experience and I wouldn’t change it. Thanks to the amazing coaches at Olivet and the foundation I’ve been able to build here, I’m ready for the next level.”

OLYMPIC COACH RICH ESTRELLA HELPS PREPARE OLIVET WRESTLING CLUB

The Olivet Wrestling Club welcomed world renowned wrestling coach Rich Estrella to Cutler Event Center to help coach members of the GrecoRoman wrestling team who were preparing for the UWW Cadet and University Nationals.

In Greco-Roman wrestling, competitors use only their arms and upper bodies to attack. "If you want to be a better athlete in any sport, come into the wrestling training room," Coach Estrella told members of the football and basketball teams who had the privilege of participating in a question/answer session.

Olivet College is in the process of being named a GrecoRoman Wrestling Regional Training Center (RTC) by USA Wrestling, and Estrella will serve as acting head coach the inaugural season and continue on as a guest and traveling coach. The intent of an RTC is to develop world-class athletes, including Olympians. Olivet College will be the only Division III school named a Greco-Roman Wrestling RTC. A grant from the U.S. Wrestling Foundation has paved the way for Olivet College to be named an RTC.

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EXCELLENCE Celebration was the theme of the day at the 2017 Honors Convocation.

The ceremony was opened by Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean of the college, speaking of the shared ideals we hold dear.

“Around us in this room are representatives of the ideals we, as members of the Olivet College community, hold dear. Our vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility. Our college Compact, which gives us guidance for how to live out that vision both here on campus and beyond.

And burning brightly before us — as a symbol of intellectual growth, freedom and curiosity…at the very heart of our mission as an institution of higher education…is our Lamp of Learning. May our path always be lit by its light.”

Read about just a few award recipients honored for their excellence.

HANNAH MELLINO ’19 Justus W. Cohoe Art Scholarship and Evelyn Gray Anderson Memorial Workshop and Travel Scholarship

Graphic design and visual arts major Hannah Mellino is receiving scholarship support to travel to Italy this summer, where she’ll study at the famed Florence Academy of Art. The school provides “the highest level of instruction in classical methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture for students wishing to pursue careers as professional artists. …” It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Not only will Mellino’s time at the

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DALLIE FLOWER ’18 Fred Gruen Chemistry Assistantship, Joan Johnson Wagner Alumni Council Scholarship, Women’s Board Scholarship, Rasmussen-Reames Pre-Medical Scholarship

Dallie Flower is no stranger to hard work. Growing up on a farm with horses and cattle, her family is a team, and taking care of their farm and their animals is the game. But her work ethic goes beyond what Flower learned at home — it’s intrinsic. Whether caring for animals, working to pay for college, studying for class or volunteering, Flower is fierce.

Determined. Dedicated. Everything she does is on purpose.

“If I don’t get something I want, it’s because I didn’t work hard enough,” Flower said. “It’s just the way I grew up. It was never acceptable to my parents, or to myself, to do poorly in an area where I knew I could do well.”

Flower’s entering her senior year this fall, and working hard to be a strong candidate for veterinary school; her academic performance and hundreds of clinical veterinary hours will be a critical part of what sets her apart. Receiving these scholarships will make that possible. Flower encourages donors to consider giving to scholarships. “Do it!” she said determinedly. “It makes a bigger difference than what you can imagine to the students who receive them.”

Academy improve her craft, but it will also open doors for her back home.

Strongly committed to her large, loving, Latino-Italian family and wanting the small-town feel, Mellino first tried community college. “But it wasn’t right for me,” she explained.

“My sister, Vicki, went to Olivet College, so I began to explore what OC had to offer.” Once the ball started rolling, there was no keeping her away. “I loved it from day one.”

Mellino explained her love for Olivet stems from the unique approach to art education, complete with true artists as professors. Though she’s a graphic design major, it’s not all computer design. Mellino described Olivet College’s robust art education program, where graphic artists first hone their craft in the real world, before attempting to create and recreate in the digital world.

Faithful Olivet College donors with a vision for artistic development and a commitment to Education for Individual and Social Responsibility are having a direct impact on remarkable students like Mellino.

AYREN PARRISH ’18 Hiram Archer Scholar

The Hiram Archer Society was founded in 2016 to improve engagement and success of black and African American students through student engagement, mentoring and other support functions. Ayren Parrish’s participation is in alignment with who she is as a person — committed, caring, involved, curious, intelligent and capable.

LINDA JO SCOTT Jim Coleman Prize

Linda Jo Scott is a remarkable woman, and she left her mark on Olivet College through her time spent on the Garfield Lake Review and as a teacher, poet, encourager and friend.

Scott, the teacher, was outstanding. She saw abilities in her students that they didn’t always see in themselves, and she taught, guided and encouraged students to become who they were meant to be. She was a gifted writer and poet, and used those skills to lead the Garfield Lake Review, a publication to which she dedicated herself with enthusiasm, humor and her unique view of life.

Scott, the person, is unforgettable. She has a passion for people, for relationships, and she nurtures them actively. She was well known to students, and they were well known to her. She is interested in people — her colleagues, her students, their parents — and she made time to explore those relationships and develop them into lasting, life-long ones.

Parrish has an enthusiasm for life and a passion for people. Parrish takes her commitments as a student-athlete seriously, and today is always about tomorrow. “What we do now is the biggest influence on the future,” Parrish says.

She’s so committed to a future as a physical therapist that she has written ‘4.0’ on every page of her day planner, to remind her that how she chooses to perform in academics — each day — will determine whether or not she gets into grad school in just over a year.

Parrish credits being biracial as a fundamental part of what gives her the characteristic to build and nurture relationships naturally. “My mom and dad had different families, different backgrounds, and I grew up within a diverse home, a diverse family, a diverse culture,” she said.

That diversity, and the respect for family, is part of what taught Parrish to value and care for others. And that is exactly what has made her an outstanding Hiram Archer Scholar.

Profile of a SCHOLARSHIP HERO Wolfgang Mieder ’66, Ph.D., may live hours away in Vermont, but he had a very real presence at Honors Convocation when the Dr. Wolfgang Mieder Foreign Language Award was awarded to OC students Jenna Benvenuti ’18, Madelynn Drikakas ’18 and Maggie Graham ’19.

Dr. Mieder’s gift ensures that he’ll be able to share his love of languages (and Olivet) for years to come.

“Contributing to one’s alma mater is a sign of appreciation and also a perfect way of making sure that future generations can get a valuable education that will enable them to live a responsible and satisfactory life.”

Give today at www.OlivetCollege.edu/Give or by using the envelope included in this magazine.

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Insurance students had the trip of a life time visiting insurance icons in London and Zurich while enjoying some sightseeing along the way.

GLOBAL LEARNING

LANDS INSURANCE STUDENTS IN LONDON AND ZURICH

“I would absolutely encourage others to take advantage of study abroad opportunities...

It changes your perspective on other people and cultures and changes you as a person.”

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Twelve students led by Tom Humphreys, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, CIC, director of Olivet College risk management and insurance center and assistant professor of insurance, risk management and financial planning, set off for London in May. “The class was designed to provide students a strong overview of international insurance,” Humphreys explained. “While we have an exceptional program at Olivet, this opportunity provided a different aspect of insurance, broadening students’ perspectives and giving them a well-rounded education.”

The first excursion was a visit to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) of London, the world’s largest professional organization for those in insurance and risk management careers. Students had the opportunity to learn about the standards of membership and how professionalism is promoted.

The group next arrived at the Lockton Brokerage, honing in on the risk management area.

In addition, the group spent time at the famed Lloyd’s of London, a nontraditional insurance marketplace that is a collection of underwriters from both corporations and private individuals.

Founded in 1688, Lloyd’s gained notoriety over the years for writing a diverse and unusual range of surplus lines. Some of the most unusual include actress America Ferrara’s smile, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richard’s fingers, and a grain of rice engraved with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

The trip capped off with a day spent at the Zurich Insurance headquarters, the Swiss company founded in 1872 and renowned as one of the largest in the world. The company opened its doors to the class, inviting them to presentations and workshops by some of the most experienced professionals.

Megan Keathley said the time spent at Lloyd’s was the high point of her trip. “I was able to learn more about the surplus lines insurance industry and was very interested in the different ways that certain countries do business. I enjoyed learning about different cultures and the history in Europe was fascinating to learn about. I would absolutely encourage others to take advantage of study abroad opportunities because it allows students to see more of the world and learn new things. It changes your perspective on other people and cultures and changes you as a person.”

In between business, the students enjoyed sightseeing, soaking up local culture and eating traditional foods.

“We really got to dive into the fun side of insurance,” Humphreys said. “Students also honed team building skills, stayed very active, gained a perspective on other cultures and enjoyed a learning experience that benefited them both professionally and personally.”

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The common area of Shipherd Hall will be refreshed with contemporary furnishing to reflect the lifestyle of today’s students.

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The common areas of Blair Hall, Dole Hall and Shipherd Hall will be anything but common after a complete refresh taking place this summer. New furniture, paint, flooring, lighting and more will turn the ordinary into extraordinary.

“It’s not the 1950s anymore,” said Frank Schumacher, director of facilities. Contemporary club chairs, sofas, tables and more were selected for both comfort and durability to ensure the needs of students are met.

The project is part of ongoing enhancements made in the residence halls and throughout the campus. Recent projects include renovated bathrooms in all residence halls, improved campus lighting and new sidewalks.

“This refresh is another example of how Olivet College continually invests in our students,” said Jackie Looser, vice president of finance and administration. “It’s important to us that their living space truly feel like home to them and reflects the lifestyle and expectations of today’s students.”

Community Leaders Honored for Commitment to Individual and Social Responsibility

Three community leaders were honored by Olivet College for their commitment to individual and social responsibility at the 21st Annual Leadership for Individual and Social Responsibility Awards Dinner in May. The 2017 honorees are leaders in their chosen professions and are celebrated for bettering the communities they live in and serve and for encouraging others to do the same.

Congratulations to Jim Blocker, Battle Creek chief of police, Rina Risper, owner and publisher of The New Citizens Press, and, Ric Walton, president of Walton Insurance Agency.

Read more about the 2017 honorees at www.OlivetCollege.edu/2017leadershipdinner

 Pictured, left to right: Ric Walton, president of Walton Insurance Agency, Jim Blocker, Battle Creek chief of Police, Rina Risper, owner and publisher of The New Citizens Press, and President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D.

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 Left: Frank ’57 and Marlene (Rossel) ’58 Hayden Right: Don Paget ’66 (left) and Tom Appel ‘65 in Nepal

Left: John Basinger ’69, Karl Wilson ’69, Hal Hooks ’71, Jim Carmody ’70, Kelly Drozdak ’72, former wrestling coach Jare Klein and Woody Wilson ’69. 

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Frank ’57 and Marlene (Rossel) ’58 Hayden celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 15, 2016. fh13320@aol.com

1960s

Charles Schepel ’60 graduated from the Crocker Art Museum training program to serve as a museum docent. cgsmas267@gmail.com

Larry ’64 and Mary Martha (Potts) ’65 Melendy have moved from Hastings, where they had lived for 49 years, to Kentwood to be closer to family. 3mlmel@gmail.com

Tom Appel ’65 met up with Don Paget ’66 in Nepal in November 2016.

Tom’s tour took him to the Himalayan mountain kingdoms of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. tappel1864@aol.com

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1970s

Jim Carmody ’70 hosted the 2016 Olivet College Championship Football Team and coaches in May at Buffalo Wild Wings in Battle Creek. Alumni football players from the 1967-70 teams joined in the fun. Jim is the president of JK&T Wings, Inc. and owner of 42 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bars in Louisiana, Massachusetts and Michigan. jwcdiamond@aol.com

Norm Wheeler ’73, retired from The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor after 32 years as an English and astronomy teacher. During the summer, Norm runs the Lanphier Observatory open houses and Beach Bards Bonfire. He also plays trumpet/ flugelhorn in several local bands. mimiandnorm@gmail.com

Carole Kelly Havens ’77 is a full-time piano teacher for Havens

Piano Studio in Granger, substitutes for music teachers for Penn-HarrisMadison School Corporation, and is the pianist for New Salem United Methodist Church. Her husband, Barry Baumbaugh, died in September. ckellyhavens@yahoo.com

Kevin Hayward ’78 has been with the Rite Aid Corporation for 35 years and currently works in regulatory compliance with Corporate Internal Assurance. He and his wife, Martha, celebrated 33 years of marriage in May. kevin102654@aol.com

1980s

Lori Sanders-Vedder ’83 was elected to a three-year leadership position with National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

Lori has been the financial aid director at UM-Flint since 2002. lvedder@umflint.edu

 Left: Olivet High School Head Coach Dean Peters ’76 (first row, second from right) and Walled Lake Western Head Coach Mike Zdebski ’88 (first row, second from left) have been inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association 2017 Hall of Fame. Center: Jaime (Stenz) Smith ’05 is the first female head wrestling coach to win a boys’ district championship. Right: David Whitfield ‘06

Cloyce Dickerson Jr. ’87 was inducted into the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame in April. He lives in Sacramento. cloyced@qualcommlife.com

Clint Alexander ’88 completed his first year as head football coach at Grand Blanc High School. He also teaches world history. Prior to joining the school, Clint won the VISAA Private School Coach of the Year. Clint and wife, Elaine, have three children, Shelby, Wyatt and Colton. calexand@grandblancschools.org

Marija Massey ’01, and their children, Julia, 15, Luka, 9, and Nikola, 4, live in Ypsilanti. billmassey@hotmail.com

Jason Conkin ’97 was recently promoted to senior vice president of E & S Casualty at Arch Insurance Group in Chicago. jconkin@archinsurance.com

Richard Craig ’99 has been promoted to associate professor in the communication department at George Mason University, Virginia. richtcraig@hotmail.com

1990s

Libby (Gibbons) Bonnell ’04 is assistant director of admissions at Grand Valley State University. libby.bonnell@gmail.com

McKinsey Golfin ’05 received the

Bill Massey ’95 earned a Master of Education from Eastern Michigan University in April. He and wife,

2000s

“Symbol of Customer Service” award for assembling the first water drive for the Flint Water Crisis. mckgolfin@ gmail.com

Jaime (Stenz) Smith ’05 was the first female head coach to win a boys’ varsity wrestling team district championship in Michigan. jasmith@frankfort.k12.mi.us

David Whitfield ’06, a partner at Warner Norcross in Grand Rapids, has been recognized as a Rising Star for the past two years by Michigan Super Lawyers. dwhitfield@wnj.com

Joanne (Osborn) Miller ’09 teaches fourth grade at Marshall Academy in Marshall. millerjo@marshallacademy.org.

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WITH YOUR SUPPORT, THE TRADITION CONTINUES Gifts of all sizes are powerful investments in Olivet’s mission. Your philanthropy helps educate deserving students, strengthen academics, create solutions, and aid in the pursuit of finding new knowledge, ultimately preparing tomorrow’s leaders and serving the public good. You can make a gift in the following ways: Annual and Special gifts Major gifts

Matching gifts Memorial gifts Planned gifts

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Meet Melissa

Doubleday

A Leap of Faith Lands her in Chicago Building the foundation for success at Olivet College, Melissa has used her liberal arts education to rise to the top of her industry, while never forgetting where her roots are anchored.

Melissa Doubleday ’96 recently received the 2016 Leading Edge Society Award from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices for her exceptional sales performances. In fact, Doubleday ranked in the top 7 percent in Berkshire Hathaway nationwide. She achieved this as a single mom living in Chicago, one of the most populated and competitive cities in the country.

With alumni as parents, Karen ’71 and David ’68 Doubleday, Olivet College was in the heart of Doubleday’s family her entire life. Growing up in Portage, she was familiar with living in a college town, but on the occasional drive through Olivet, Doubleday could tell there was something special about the campus. She fell in love with the quaint atmosphere of Olivet at a young age and promised herself that’s where she would also attend college.

When the time came for Doubleday to apply for college, her work was easy. She applied only to Olivet and quickly committed to attend. Her plan was to major in biology and pursue a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, but realized that while her love for animals was strong, her true calling was to work in a people-centered atmosphere. Settling on a communications and English major, Doubleday found herself at home in various teams, clubs and groups across campus, including the swimming and diving team, women’s soccer team, student media, theatre, International Club, Admissions Office and most prominently, the Soronian Literary Society.

“Pledging to Soronian was an amazing choice,” said Doubleday. “It was so important for me to align myself with a group of women who knew where they were going and represented themselves well. Overall at Olivet, I appreciated the diversity and inclusivity of the campus. There were truly people from all walks of life that created a great understanding of all people.”

After graduating, Doubleday was eager to enter the job market herself, but found her passion for communication actually made her an excellent recruiter. After numerous staffing and head hunting positions, both throughout the United States and Europe, Doubleday reached a point in her life where she was ready for a new challenge. Now living in

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 Melissa Doubleday ’96, son, Aiden deCastro, and Fiona love life in Chicago.

Chicago with her son, Aiden, 14, Melissa couldn’t ignore the world of real estate around her.

“I realized my skill set was a really good match for a real estate agent,” Doubleday explained. “With a little encouragement from friends and family, I took a leap of faith and earned my license. I hit the ground running and made connections easily. My time at Olivet helped me learn to be a chameleon and adapt to my surroundings. Since then, I’ve used that skill to tremendously benefit myself.”

David, Doubleday’s father, served in the U.S. Air Force and later the Air National Guard. It was he who exemplified the importance of community involvement to Doubleday. She explained that while giving monetarily is important, volunteering with time holds an immense value as well.“Building connections is what life is about,” said Doubleday. “Do good to others and it will come back to you. The recipe for success is to surround yourself with hardworking people, set goals and stay positive.”

Doubleday meets up with her Soronian sisters frequently and tries to visit Olivet College at least once a year. “There’s always a sense of pride coming back to Olivet.

It’s evident that the programs and student experience are ever evolving at the hands of today’s leadership. It almost makes me a little jealous of current students!”

“Building connections is what life is about. Do good to others and it will come back to you.”

MELISSA DOUBLEDAY ’96

ALPHA PHI KAPPA:

Celebrating 20 Years of Brotherhood  APK brothers reunited on April 9, 2017 at Olivet College for the fraternity’s 20th anniversary service.

“At the heart of APK are the ideals of brotherhood, friendship, love and leadership.”

ROBERT CLAY ’00

Homecoming weekend will be a special time for the brothers of Alpha Phi Kappa, when actives and alumni celebrate the fraternity’s 20th anniversary. APK was founded on April 9, 1997 by Anzyo Allen, Robert Clay ’00, Richard Craig ’99, David Field, Nikieo Gordon, Alex Miller ’00 and Rodney McGuire ’01. The intent of APK was to address issues of men of color and promote better understanding between cultures. “At the heart of APK are the ideals of brotherhood, friendship, love and leadership,” said Robert Clay ’00. “The founding brothers focused on high academic achievement, self-awareness and service to humanity.” It’s no surprise that APK’s motto is “Striving for Excellence in Every Endeavor.”

Since its founding, members have maintained strong ties to Olivet College. “The society has served as a pipeline for developing scholars, servant leaders and cultural enthusiasts that have become social change agents in their respective professions and communities,” said Clay. “APK remains the blueprint of brotherhood, standard of service and social engagement to produce leaders of today and into the future.”

APK alumni are invited to continue the year-long 20th anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 30, which will include a Day Party & Cookout with food, games, comedy show, step show and more immediately following the game until 7 p.m. at the house. The price is $7 per person.

For more information, email aphik1997@gmail.com. Read more about APK’s 20-year history at www.OlivetCollege.edu/apk

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2010s

Blake Walters ’10 received the David H. McMullen Young Professional of the Year Award by the Michigan Environmental Health Association while working for the Allegan County Health Department.

Blake now works for the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. blakewalters@gmail.com

Alyssa “Ali” Fredrick ’11 is attending Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in pursuit of her doctorate in psychology with a concentration in neuropsychology. afredrick10@gmail.com

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Justin Madar ‘16

Ross Cutler ’12 joined the U.S. Army in December 2016. He will be stationed in Europe for the next three years. His mother is Darlene Wahlberg ’80. rosscut@gmail.com

Aubrey (Stockmeyer) Alexander ’14 is a clinical research coordinator in the Department of Neurology at Michigan State University. aestockmeyer@gmail.com

Helen Macqueen ’14 graduated from George Washington University, with a master’s degree in museum studies. hmacqueen19@gmail.com

Joel Peters ’14 is a mortgage loan originator at Fifth Third Bank in Kalamazoo. joelpeters85@gmail.com

Travis Lankerd ’16 is a brokerage underwriter for J.M. Wilson Corporation in Portage. tlankerd@jmwilson.com

Justin Madar ’16 is an insurance agent at Meiers Lombardini Lemanski Insurance. justin@mllins.com

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Left: Zooey Mae Boehnlein. Center: Sabrina (Foskett) ’09 and Scott ’10 Purdy and family. Right: Bryan ’11, Alyssa and Jalen Dutton

Births

Mark Raven ’00 and wife, Charleen, a son, Emerson Andrew Lee, May 19, 2016. He joins brother, Brody, now 5. mark.raven@wdlatimer.com

Louisa (Grill) Trott ’03 and husband, Ian, a daughter, Riley, Dec. 20, 2016. She joins sisters Quinn, 5, Emory, 4, and Logan, 2. The family lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin where Louisa is an underwriting manager for Markel American. louisa.k.trott@gmail.com

Ashleigh (Sutton) Boehnlein ’05 and husband, Chris, a daughter, Zooey Mae, March 8. She joins sister, Ella, 2. ashleighsutton@me.com

Kimberly (Strange) Mustafa ’05 and husband, Alban, a daughter, Adriana Mae, May 4, 2016. She joins brother, Aleksander Zia, 2. kimberlymustafa@outlook.com

Bryan Beverly ’06 and wife, Christel, a girl, Simone Antonia Agnita, Oct. 14, 2016. She joins sister, Isabella, 6. bryan.beverly@yahoo.com

Stephanie (Nicolai) Butler ’07 and husband, Jason, a son, Beckham Robert, Aug. 9. He joins brother, Bryce, 2. stephbutler7613@gmail.com

Steve Dastoli ex’07 and wife, Annie, a son, Connor, Nov. 1, 2016.

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He joins sister, Nora, 2. scubadiver578@gmail.com

Gina (Hilgendorf) ’07 and Matt ’07 Domitrovich, a daughter, Miriam Julianne, May 21, 2016. She joins brother, Bretton, 3. gdomitrovich@gmail. com and mdomitrovich@wwfi.com

Nick Glaser ’07 and wife, Liz, a daughter, Penelope Mae, April 25.

She joins brother, Owen, 7. glaser.nick@gmail.com

Kyle ’08 and Kayleigh (Hamilton) ’09 Vanderlaan, a son, Ford Edward, May 5, 2016. kyle.vanderlaan@att.net

Sabrina (Foskett) ’09 and Scott ’10 Purdy, a son, Jackson James, Jan. 11. He joins sister, Elaina, 3. sabrina.foskett@yahoo.com and purdy.scott@ymail.com

Kevin Shettler ’09 and wife, Kelly, a son, Bennett Gerald, May 17, 2016.

He joins sister, Quinn, 2, and brother, William, 5. kevinshettler@gmail.com

Matt ’09 and Gabrielle (Federau) ’10 Wiser, a son, John, Aug. 18, 2016. gabriellefederau@gmail.com and wiser.matthew@gmail.com

Bryan Dutton ’11 and wife, Alyssa, a son, Jalen Jeffrey, Aug. 14, 2016. Bryan is a certified field trainer for Puritan Financial Group and is the junior varsity basketball coach at

Gull Lake High School. bryandutton@ puritangroup.com

Krystal (Root) Watson ’11 and husband, Sam, a daughter, Brynlee Kay, March 9, 2016. Krystal is a kindergarten teacher at Sturgis Public Schools. kroot7154@gmail.com

Caitlin (Lohr) ’12 and Trevor ’12 Tyler, a daughter, Marin Faye, July 3, 2016. caitrtyler@gmail.com and trevor. tyler174@gmail.com

Maria Ximena (Loza-Lopez) Mouradian ’14 and husband, Krikor, a son, Joseph Serafin, March 5. mlozalopez@outlook.com

Marriages

Jeff Knight ’05 and Maryori Farfan, March 4. Rev. Mike Fales ’75 married the couple. Roger Phillips ’99 was best man; Jason Fox ’99 and Ryan Morris ’06 were groomsmen. Jeff is an assistant vice president of casualty at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Chicago. j_nite77@yahoo.com

Jason Marino ’07 and April Bushman, June 11, 2016. Jason is the human resource manager at Elite Logistic Services, Litchfield, and

assistant football coach at Harper Creek High School. jmarino@elitelsi.com

Matthew Oladele ’07 and Mary Adebesin, Dec. 17, 2016. Matthew is the director of Christ to the Villages Mission, Shao, Kwara State, Nigeria. mshola@lycos.com

John Shull ’09 and Melissa Cresho. John is assignment editor at FOX 2 Detroit. johnshull2487@yahoo.com

Blake Walters ’10 and Macy Rose ’13, Nov. 5, 2016. Rev. Mike Fales ’75 officiated. Brandon Walters ’07, Blake’s brother, was best man. Megan Newton ’13 was maidof-honor. Blake’s mother is Tammy (Hoyt) Walters ’80.

Nicole Demerly ’12 and Cameron J. Manche, Aug. 20, 2016. nicole.demerly@gmail.com

Beth Mitchell ’12 and Joe Romeo, Aug. 13, 2016. Shayla Blankenship ’98 married the couple.

Beth is programming coordinator at Public Media Network in Kalamazoo and serves on the Olivet College Alumni Council. emitchell269@gmail.com

Cassie McDonald ’13 and Joshua Ross, June 18, 2016. Chelsea Guzikowski ’12 was maid-of-honor and Melanie Merchant ’14, a bridesmaid. cmcdonald11691@gmail.com

Christopher Watkins ’13 and Megan VanderVlucht ’15, July 23, 2016. cwat2010@hotmail.com and mwatkins2016@outlook.com

Sean Alexander ’14 and Aubrey Stockmeyer ’14, June 4, 2016. Allison Stockmeyer ’14 was maid-of-honor for her twin sister.

Austin Munn ’12 was best man.

Sean is a maintenance technician for DTN Property Management of Lansing. seanandrewalexander@gmail.com and aestockmeyer@gmail.com

 Top Left: Matthew Oladele ’07 and Mary Adebesin, Top Right: Aubrey Stockmeyer ’14 and Sean Alexander ‘14, Bottom Left: Cassie McDonald ’13 and Joshua Ross, Bottom Right: Blake Walters ’10 and Macy Rose ’13 were married by Rev. Mike Fales ‘75

2017 ALUMNI DIRECTORY UNDERWAY Every five years, the Olivet College Alumni Association publishes an alumni directory, and the 2017 directory project is underway. Over the last few months, Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) has been contacting alumni via mail, phone and email to request updated contact information.

PCI will not ask for information such as your social security number or private information outside of the collected directory data. For more information, contact Marty (Mason) Jennings '67, director of alumni engagement, at 269.749.7644 or alumnirelations@olivetcollege.edu.

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1930s

Arlene (Hoppough) Battjes ’39 Nov. 25, 2016

1940s

Helen (Kreischer) Bueker ’41 Dec. 22, 2016 Betty (Pugh) Henning ’42 Oct. 27, 2016 Mary Ruth (Hancock) Madole ’43 April 13, 2017. Her husband, John Madole ’41, predeceased her. She is survived by daughter Sue (Madole) Nicholie ex’67.

Muriel (Treneer) VanHorn ’43 Nov. 24, 2016 Joyce (Campbell) Cobb ’45 Dec. 28, 2016

Mark Pillsbury ’71 March 26, 2015

1960s

Michael Lawrence Fay ’72 June 12, 2015

Richard Powell ’60 March 25, 2016 Ann (Vahs) Wade ex’62, June 13, 2016. Survived by her husband Peter Wade ex’62 and sister, Jean (Shaffer) Blair ’75. Her sister, Julia Shaffer ex’78 predeceased her.

James McDonald ’63 July 5, 2015 Larry Ballard ’68 June 24, 2016 Charlie Brown ’64 Oct. 11, 2016 Tom Nesbitt ’64 Aug. 2, 2016

Carolyn (Edwards) Christensen ’46 March 28, 2017

Ron Bussey ’65, Sept. 12, 2016.

Survived by wife, Laura (Tenhopen) Bussey ’66.

Alice Justine (Sullwold) Valentine ’48 June 8, 2016

Warren Kent Jr. ’65, Feb. 6, 2017.

Survived by sister, Merrilla Kent ’69.

Eleanor (Klein) Hastie ’49 Sept. 3, 2016. Her husband Rev. Charles Hastie ’33 predeceased her.

Al Burnett ’66, Nov. 21, 2016.

Survived by son Alan Burnett II ’95.

1950s

Diane (Polkinghorne) Buckman ’50 March 22, 2016 Barbara (Holmes) Smith ’50 May 16, 2016 Robert Etzcorn ’51 Sept. 3, 2016 Rev. Arthur Stratemeyer ’51 Sept. 29, 2016 Joanne Green ’55 Dec. 5, 2015 Lynford Liebum ’55, Dec. 28, 2014.

Survived by son, Chris Liebum ’82.

Richard Craig ’57, July 7, 2016.

Survived by wife Joyce Craig ’57.

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Karen (Mauer) Haigh ’66 July 28, 2016 Dr. Tom Ford ’67, July 8, 2016.

Survived by sister, Julie (Ford) Foster ’70, and brother-in-law, Bob Foster ’70.

Steve Ash ex’68 Sept. 22, 2016 Merry Lu (Fritz) Prior ’68, May 10.

Husband, David Prior ’65, Ph.D., predeceased her in 2012.

1970s

Jason Mall ex’70 Feb. 5, 2017 Ron Olds ’71 Aug. 8, 2016

Rick Corser ’77, Nov. 28, 2016.

His brother, Robert Corser ’79, predeceased him in 2014.

1980s

Tod Warner ’81 March 12, 2017 Gordon Scratch III ’82, Aug. 12, 2016. He is survived by wife, Sherry (Bisel) Scratch ’84.

Mike Sulewski ’87 Nov. 5, 2016 Patrick “Pat” Mountain ’88, Oct. 26, 2016. He is survived by his mother and father, Carol and Bill ’61 Mountain.

Ann Louise (Benson) Wiltse ’89, Aug. 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Tim Wiltse ’78. Donations in her memory may be sent to Olivet College.

1990s

Shannon (Cunningham) Fairlamb ’94, Aug. 6, 2016. Donations to the Shannon Fairlamb Scholarship may be sent to Olivet College.

2000s

Joseph Craig Newhof ex’13 Dec. 2, 2016

Friends of the College

Jealisha Calvert, May 14, 2017, Resident director in Shipherd Hall and Dole Hall.

Fred Heisler, June 23, 2016, former maintenance worker at Olivet. He is survived by wife Denise Heisler ’90.

His son, Brian Heisler, works in maintenance at Olivet.

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