QU | Class Notes
’50s
Hawks Soar Dennis Trame ’66
Honored for Service to Mater Dei Catholic High School Following the boy’s basketball game on February 8, 2020, Dennis Trame was honored for serving Mater Dei High School in Breese, Ill., since 1966. In addition to announcing the retirement of #23, Trame’s baseball and basketball number, from all athletic programs, the building that houses two gymnasiums and the music room has been named the Dennis V. Trame Center. Trame served as athletic director, head baseball and basketball coach, and history teacher during his 50 years at Mater Dei.
Harold "Dutch" O'Connell ’55 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Patricia, on March 2, 2020, in Lorton, Va. Murrie Powers Donovan ’56 sadly reports the passing of her husband John (Bud), on December 6, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Sharon Mosher Akright ’59 sadly reports the passing of her husband, Charles, on November 3, 2021, in Quincy. Robert Dolph ’59 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Jeanne Goodpaster Dolph ’61, on December 5, 2021, in Orland Park, Ill.
’60s At Dennis Trame Recognition Night, held February 8, 2020, Mr. Trame is pictured with his family (front from left) grandson Carson, daughter Jessica ‘89, wife Cary, son Chris ‘91; (back from left) son-in-law Boyd, grandson Quinn, granddaughters Avery and Madelyn, grandson Braden, and daughter-in-law Danielle.
Patricia (Trish) Highland ’71
Recipient of the 2021 Women in Sports Leadership Award Orlando Sports Association recently recognized Trish Highland for her storied 30-year career as an interscholastic athletic administrator. From being the first female high school athletic director in the 6A classification in the state of Florida to overseeing the overall athletic programs of two prominent school districts – Orange County Public Schools and Lake County Schools – Highland exemplifies the word leader. The Women in Sports Leadership Award recognizes leaders who have helped make the sports industry in Greater Orlando the success it is today. It is an honor reserved for those who have given their time, energy, and passion to improving the industry and taking it in new directions.
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Ronald Sommer ’61 retired after practicing law for almost 55 years in Tucson, Arizona. He and his wife Dee now spend time visiting their children and grandchildren in various parts of the country, along with some international traveling. Dennis Trame ’66 was honored by Mater Dei high school in Breese, Ill., for his service to the school since 1966. The building that houses the gymnasiums and music room was named the Dennis V. Trame Center. Denis Yoggerst ’66 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Cheryl, on October 1, 2021, in Ogden, Utah.
a memoir of his teaching days as a secondary English teacher and a guide to good teaching. He was a member of Quincy College's national soccer championship team in 1966. Currently, he lives with his wife Deborah in Charlotte, North Carolina.
’70s
Nancy Selig Wells ’70 sadly reports the passing of her husband, James, on October 21, 2021, in Quincy. Eugene ’71 and Barbara Rose Delleart ’71 celebrated 51 years of marriage on December 19, 2021. They have three sons and six grandchildren. Patricia Highland ’71 was given the Women in Sports Leadership Award by The Greater Orlando Sports Commission in September 2021. Mike Fonck ’72 and his wife, Cindy Powers-Fonck ’73 are both retired and residing in Mishawaka, Ind. They spend most of their time traveling, with their grandkids, or staying involved in their church. David ’72 and Ann Messick Reis ’71 sadly report the passing of their son, Brian, on November 7, 2021, in Quincy. Fr. Henry Willenborg, OFM ’72 sadly reports the passing of his mother, Shirley, on November 10, 2021, in Effingham, Ill.
James Purdy ’69 and his wife Debbie celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2021. Martin Settle ’69 recently published a book called Teaching during the Jurassic: Wit and Wisdom from an Old Hippie Teacher. The book is both
Linda Martin Myers ’75 is now retired after working for 38 years at St. Peter School.
