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Wayland Academy Greetings, November 2019 The Oldest Alumni Publication in America wayland.org
Greetings is published for the alumni, parents, students, friends, and staff of Wayland Academy. We welcome letters concerning the content of this magazine and/or issues relating to the Academy. Letters must be signed and we ask that you include your address and daytime number for verification purposes. The editorial staff retains the right to edit at their discretion. Send correspondence to:
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Richard Kimberly `54 By the Numbers
Greetings Editor, Wayland Academy 101 North University Avenue Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Or email the Editor at: esorvik@wayland.org
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Joseph A. Lennertz H`86 Head of School jlennertz@wayland.org
Bilal Khan `99 Asks 8 Questions of Jordan Esten `02
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Emily Schroeder Orvik Editor, Director of Communications esorvik@wayland.org
Justin Behm Photographer, Fine Arts Chair jbehm@wayland.org
Kendall A. Vingua `02 News & Notes Editor, Director of Alumni Relations kvingua@wayland.org
Kelly A. Neuert H`17 Director of Donor Relations kneuert@wayland.org
Linda Fischer H`92 Copy Editor Faculty Emerita Judy L. Hill H`08 Director of Advancement jhill@wayland.org
Tyler Ratajczak Leadership Gift Officer tratajczak@wayland.org Erica Vande Zande Advancement Associate evandezande@wayland.org
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Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86 on camera with John McGivern the host of the popular PBS program Around the Corner with John McGivern™. The TV crew spent an afternoon on campus as part of their program profiling Beaver Dam. on the cover:
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ith numbers, we measure time and space, the minutes before a meeting begins or the miles to go before a destination is reached. They help us tell stories. We make decisions based on numbers. When you think about it numbers have the potential to baffle, frustrate, and awe.
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Numbers, and the associated discipline of mathematics, inspired much of the content of this edition. As we delved into numbers deemed worthwhile to share, the relevance to a quote attributed to William Bruce Cameron became clearer.
“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” That statement is particularly true about Wayland’s annual Day of Caring. As Wayland students volunteered at a variety of community service agencies, it’s easy to see the immediate results that hundreds of hours of service on one day can make. Yet there’s something indescribable and incredibly important just under the surface that’s more difficult to count. It is observed in a quiet moment when a student comforts a small kitten and when students implement a system to lug heavy wheelbarrows of mulch for a path. While a day of service makes an impact, imagine the significance of decades of service. We are awed by, and grateful for, the continued investment made by Wayland Trustee Richard “Dick” Kimberly `54 through his service to Wayland. As a suggestion from a reader and alumnus, the article series, “Eight Questions” debuts this edition. In eight questions, a selected graduate is interviewed by a fellow graduate. They not only share a memorable moment from their Wayland experience, but reflect on how their time here continues to impact their lives.
correction : In a photo on page 16 of our spring edition, we mistakenly identified of Betsy Kane `18 as her sister Zoe Kane `18. We apologize for the error.
As we’ve collected statistics about the Wayland experience, we’re continually discovering new, and sometimes amusing, things about campus. Did you know that this year’s cohort of Wayland students come from 24 countries, nine states, and 22 different Wisconsin communities? That 20 cups of fruit harvested from the sour cherry tree on campus yielded five batches of cherry pie filling? And that two chickens contentedly cluck on campus? Watch for updates to the Francis Wayland Index for important facts and fun trivia worth counting. Fall 2019
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Jason Warnick Appointed Next Head of School In late October the Wayland Academy Board of Trustees appointed Jason Smith Warnick as the head of school effective July 1, 2020. His hire concludes a national search to name a successor to Joseph Lennertz H`86, who announced last April that he would retire on June 30, 2020. Jason’s professional career spans 17 years at independent schools including roles as the director of admission and financial aid, director of external engagement and alumni relations, assistant dean of students, and dean of summer school, in addition to serving as teaching faculty and coach. “We are excited for the energy and enthusiasm that Jason has demonstrated during interviews and meetings with Wayland’s constituencies,” noted Wayland Trustee Will Luedke IV `70, who led the search committee.
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Wayland Academy Included in PBS Program The Milwaukee Public Television program Around the Corner with John McGivern™ stopped in Beaver Dam this fall to film a variety of sights around town including the Wayland campus. Host John McGivern learned about Wayland’s history and future as he toured the campus with Head of School Joe Lennertz H `86. Students 01 Fasika Lindemann `21, Danny Liu `20, Saghi True to form, John McGivern makes all Rokneddi `20, and Robert Stenzel `20 each gave of his interview subjects feel comfortable. Here he and Joe Lennertz H`86 share a great interviews about their lives at Wayland. The program will air on stations in spring of 2020. A special preview party for Beaver Dam is also in the works. Watch the Wayland website and social media channels for updates.
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Saghi Rokneddi `20 from Yazd, Iran, shared how she would miss Wayland after graduation next May. 03
Robert Stenzel `20 explained what it is like to attend Wayland as a day student and to serve as a prefect.
His selection follows a very thorough search that included meetings with a variety of Wayland constituencies. Jason’s appointment is the result of enthusiastic support from the Head of School Search Committee. As the transition to a new head of school begins, look for updates at wayland.org/about/ HOS, including opportunities to acknowledge Joe for his dedicated service to the Wayland community and to welcome Jason and his family. 3
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uring his celebrated 42-year career as a Spanish teacher,
In a 1989 Greetings interview, he shared a favorite quote by Ortega y Gassett: “I am who I am and all of the things that surround me.”
department chair, academic dean, and head of school, Joseph
Lennertz H `86 witnessed many changes in the Wayland community
He explained, “It makes me think of the concept of community, Wayland, and it makes a lot of sense to me.”
and the world. To calculate the volumes of homework assignments graded, classes taught, or students influenced seems almost an
Looking over the decades, we share some highlights of the connections shared by Mr. Lennertz and the Wayland community.
impossible task because an event of significance is bound to be missed.
1978 Mr. Lennertz interviewed on the Wayland campus.
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1988 he was named Academic Dean and served in that role for 24 years. He also served three years as the chair of the Foreign Language Department.
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Thanks to his efforts, Wayland became the first boarding school to receive three Blue Zones (an internationl wellness initiative) certifications.
In the letter announcing his retirement earlier this year, Mr. Lennertz noted, “On the way to my office each morning I pass by a quote attributed to William James, inscribed on the wall inside Roundy Hall: ‘The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.’ I have tried to live by that philosophy and hope I have contributed something that will outlast my time here.” While the mark Mr. Lennertz has made on the Wayland community as a whole is evident, we also realize a collection of significant individual memories are waiting to be shared. Please visit wayland.org /share-a-story to add your story to the collection we’ll share this spring.
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BIOLOGY LABS UPGRADED TO REFLECT INNOVATIVE, INTEGRATED LEARNING
While the biology laboratories in Discovery Hall were state-of-the-art in the 1960s when they were built, the space was no longer optimal for students—or for contemporary science. During the summer, the space was gutted and renovated to reflect the innovative, integrated learning that is already happening on our campus today.
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These important upgrades elevate our science facilities to the highest standards of the day—establishing an era of open-ended, collaborative discovery.
• Flexible learning spaces that allow for group work, fullclass discussions, and experiments all in the same lab • Installations like sinks positioned on the perimeter of the room, modular seating and benches, and dedicated clean-up space to make students’ time in the labs safer and more productive • Windows and a door to create a connection and passage between the two biology labs to promote maximum flexibility and collaboration, allowing individual classes to combine hands-on lab experiments and desk work, often at the same time for different students
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It was a great morning to learn about saturation, osmosis, and other important concepts of biology in Wayland’s recently renovated biology lab. The space combines classroom and lab and offers flexibility to support a variety of teaching techniques.
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GLOBAL FAIR RETURNS TO WAYLAND Wayland, in conjunction with other Beaver Dam community groups, is planning Global Fair on Sunday, April 5. Details will be announced through Wayland’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FACULTY PRESENTS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
CHAPEL CAST DEBUTS ON WAYLAND WEBSITE
Kurt Walters H`11, co-chair of Wayland Academy’s history and social studies department, will present at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, this November. Walters will co-lead a session with Dean Vesperman, a professor at the University of Wisconsin—River Falls entitled “How to Teach Brexit.”
If you miss the philosophical “fix” of attending Wayland’s Friday Chapel in person, the inspirational talks are now available as podcasts on the Wayland website. A podcasting suite, made available through generous donations to the gala initiative, enables students, faculty and staff to develop and express their creativity. Chair of English and Dye Chair of Religion James Cleary has led the recording effort. Visit wayland.org/chapelcast to listen today.
Their talk focuses on lesson plans and teaching strategies teachers can use to introduce Brexit and connect this series of events with other units of study. Key points of their lecture include helping students understand the motives for Brexit, considering the legal, social, economic, and political ramifications of leaving the European Union, and placing the current events in historical context. The conference organized by the NCSS, the Texas Council for the Social Studies, and National Council for Geographic Education is the largest annual gathering of K-12 social studies classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, district and state social studies supervisors, international educators, and social studies discipline leaders. It is anticipated to attract more than 3,500 educators to attend 600 different sessions.
Frank Babka `79 returned to campus in October to visit with students and faculty during chapel. He also spoke to the AP Biology class taught by Beth Ratajczak `96, and the Structure and Design class taught by Craig Hill H`06. Mr. Babka earned his B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from UW-Madison. His career includes 14 years with Cargill, Inc., a global food and agriculture company. He now travels the globe working on various service projects.
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Arts at Wayland STUDENT VOCALIST PERFORMS AT OVERTURE CENTER Molly Davis `22 advanced through two rounds of auditions this summer to reach the finals of the Overture Center Rising Stars Program in Madison, Wisconsin, this fall. A talented vocalist, Molly has performed in a wide range of settings, including concerts and musical theatre. Earlier this year she earned semi-finalist status in the prestigious 2019 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition in the Early Teens Musical Theatre Category. She was also a member of the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre Jerry-award nominated cast of Newsies this summer. Molly has appeared on the Lindsay Auditorium stage in the production of Stage Door, My Fair Lady, and most recently The Music Man.
BOOK COVER FEATURES THE ART OF WAYLAND STUDENT The artwork of Emma Vickers `21 graces the cover of Quince, a Spanish language paperback by Jennifer Degenhardt. The story highlights social and academic challenges faced by a teenaged girl. A copy is available in the Wayland Authors section of the Swan Library, while another is available in Ms. Damon’s classroom. Another piece of Emma’s art, featuring students entering Kimberly Chapel among swirls of snowflakes, was selected for the cover of holiday greeting cards. 7
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SAVE THE DATE FOR EMPTY BOWLS EVENT Wayland’s Art Club will host the Third Annual Empty Bowls event on Sunday, February 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Pickard Dining Hall. In the weeks leading up to the event 100 bowls will be created on the potter’s wheel, glazed and fired by club members and the Wayland community. At the event, attendees select a one-of-a-kind bowl to enjoy their soup supper in and take the bowl home as a reminder of the evening. Last year all 100 bowls were sold. Funds raised from ticket sales will support food-based charities in the Beaver Dam. Watch wayland.org/emptybowls for additional event details.
PRODUCTION OF THE MUSIC MAN RECEIVES ENTHUSIASTIC REVIEWS Appreciative audiences enjoyed performances of The Music Man on campus this fall. More than 30 students brought River City to life on the Lindsay Auditorium stage with classic numbers like Good Night Ladies, The Wells Fargo Wagon, Seventy-six Trombones, and Lida Rose. In the dark of the auditorium audiences wondered, would con man Harold Hill (Alex Walker `20) succeed in duping the townspeople? Will music teacher and librarian Marian Paroo (Emma Vickers `21) find love? What will happen to shy, lisping Winthrop Paroo (Jonah Ratajczak)? Will a band of children from River City ever materialize? View an online photo album from performances at waylandacademy. smugmug.com/The-Music-Man/
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS SET FOR DECEMBER 8 Wayland will celebrate the holidays with the 55th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Kimberly Chapel. The service, based on a long-standing faith tradition, incorporates the reading of a series of Bible passages interspersed with a vocal or instrumental selection. The event is frequently mentioned by alumni as a favorite memory. Artwork for this year’s program was created by Qianzhen Li `20 who drew inspiration from choir members singing Peace, Peace, Peace. Sung in candlelight, the piece traditionally concludes each Festival of Lessons and Carols. The program is recorded for Christmas eve broadcast on the website of a Beaver Dam radio station. As the station finalizes their schedule, consult Wayland’s social media channels to confirm broadcast times.
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Athletics at Wayland
STUDENTS EARN ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS, ADVANCE IN POST-SEASON PLAY
• Emma Sessing `22 competed in the WIAA Sectionals tournament for Girls Tennis. 01 • Soccer players Reece Walker `20 was named First Team All-Conference and finished fifth in Player of the Year voting. In his first season at Wayland, Jason Mndolwa `21 earned Second Team All-Conference honors while Emre Kocer `23 secured a berth on the Honorable Mention AllConference team. • Griffin Houghland `22 and Drew Benson `23 captured First-Team AllConference Cross Country honors. 02 • Girls Volleyball players Tia Thomas `20 (in photo) and Alicia Cabello `21 earned Honorable Mention AllConference. 03
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CATCH WINTER SPORTS ACTION ONLINE WITH EYE IN THE SKY Parents, alumni, and fans of Wayland athletics have the opportunity to stream home games for girls and boys basketball at the Varsity and JV levels. Learn more about streaming individual games or securing a season pass at a discounted rate. Visit the athletics page at Wayland.org and click Livestream Wayland Sports Events for details. 9
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Justin Behm, Amanda Damon, Tyler Ratajczak.
Once Wayland teammates and classmates, Shane Reid `19 (above, left) and Mark Todd `19 (above, right) competed against each other one midOctober afternoon as Ripon College played Lawrence University. A bus of Wayland fans (left) attended to cheer both teams and brought a noticeable and lively spirit to the stands.
WAYLAND HOSTS TRAILWAYS CONFERENCE SPORTSMANSHIP EVENT Nearly 100 students, coaches, and parents from 16 schools in the Trailways Conference participated in a half-day sportsmanship summit hosted at Wayland in November. Keynote speaker Craig Hillier presented “Beyond the Scoreboard,” a presentation that highlights modeling strong sportsmanship and interacting with officials in a positive way. “Parents, guardians, and coaches play an important role in developing and modeling good sportsmanship in our student athletes,” noted speaker and author Craig Hillier. “I want to inspire students to exceed their potential and motivate their peers. The event, hosted at Wayland, will help adults and students learn character building skills that benefit them both on and off the field.”
SOCCER CELEBRATES REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Despite injuries and a challenging schedule, the Boys Soccer Team collected a third straight regional title, beating longtime rival St John’s NW Military Academy.
This event furthers Wayland’s legacy of good sportsmanship. Last year a Wayland delegation participated in the 2018 WIAA/Rural Mutual Insurance Sportsmanship Summit in Stevens Point. In 2017 Wayland was honored as one of the WIAA’s inaugural Award of Excellence recipients. The award recognizes schools for their efforts and achievements in sportsmanship, ethics, and character. Fall 2019 10
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WAYLAND FACULTY AND STAFF FILLED THEIR SUMMERS WITH CHALLENGES AND FUN
• Editor’s Note: Almost everyone remembers (and groans) over the quintessential “What I Did Over My Summer Vacation” writing assignment. We felt turnabout was fair play when we asked faculty and staff to share their summer activities with you.
She also helped to bale and stack more than 1,500 bales of hay as well as cut and stack about five cords of hardwood on her parents’ Massachusetts farm.
English teacher Andrew McDonnell spent July writing at English teacher Martha Kesler’s H`08 ancestral home in Cape May, New Jersey, working on a long piece of fiction that he will only describe as “mind shattering.” “The Keslers were wonderfully hospitable. Their homestead has been in the family since the early 1700s and has hosted numerous Wayland teachers and friends over the past two decades.” 01
Corey Beecher, Assistant Athletic Director, was selected as one of 104 referees in the country to officiate the United States Youth Soccer National Tournament in Overland Park, Kansas. His journey to the national tournament began when he was named one of 26 referees selected by the Wisconsin Soccer Referee Development Program to represent Wisconsin at the regional tournament.
Wayland’s Academic Dean Craig Hill H`06 climbed his highest mountain, Hyndman Peak in Idaho, with his son Tyler Hill `09 and a friend. Craig also reports that he and his wife, Judy Hill H`08 (Wayland’s Director of Advancement), built a 12’ x 12’ cedar deck. 02
Leadership Gifts Officer Tyler Ratajczak earned his Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He and Science Department Chair Beth Ratajczak `96 also successfully trained for and completed 100 miles by bicycle during the Door County Century Bike Ride this fall. 03
Spanish teacher Amanda Damon helped organize the National TPRS Conference in Chicago. She was hired to be the director of the conference for next year in Minneapolis. “This is a great honor,” she said. “I am looking forward to helping more language teachers discover teaching with comprehensible input.”
Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid Joshua Labove wrote, “I moved from the Inner Harbor of Baltimore—to join Wayland in July—and it has been fantastic. Alecia (his wife) and I have been welcomed to Beaver Dam and the Wayland community with open arms, and we’ve certainly enjoyed getting to know our region under the glow
of the summer sun. And although I’m most commonly found at the Madison airport these days recruiting and meeting great new members of our Big Red family, I love coming back to Beaver Dam, and to Franklin Street where we’ve met great neighbors and colleagues alike. We’ve traded crabs for cheese and couldn’t be happier!” Music teacher Amy Throndson H`14 was part of the pit orchestra for The Beaver Dam Area Community Theater’s summer production of Annie. As housekeeper Mrs. Greer, Catherine Mangones (German teacher) thrilled audiences with a combination cartwheel and splits during a dance number. Cast as Mrs. Pugh, the cook, Director of Communications, Emily Schroeder Orvik really got into her role learning how to make a Baked Alaska. Wayland parents Seth Barudin played Daddy Warbucks, while Emily Shier sang and danced in the ensemble. 04 & 05
Wayland student Jane Blossom `21 began her school year as a Rotary International Exchange Student in Colombia this summer (See the article in the Spring 2019 edition of Greetings) and sent the link to her blog. Visit it at janeblossom.wixsite.com/janeblossom
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Wayland Students Make Connections in the Community Wayland’s Annual Day of Caring event provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to connect with the larger community in a really big and meaningful way. 13 Greetings
ew this year, students use the MobileServe app as a way to track their service hours for formal recognition at the end of the school year. The Day of Caring and the MobileServe app, managed by Dean of Students/ Director of Athletics and Activities Phil Tallman, C.A.A. and Assistant Athletic Director Corey Beecher, was presented in detail to the Wayland Board of Trustees at their October meeting.
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During the annual Day of Caring students dedicated approximately 554 hours to 28 different community assignments across three counties. While some projects took most of the day, the typical volunteer task lasted three hours. Students hauled bark to make a trail, trimmed tree limbs, picked up litter, harvested native prairie plant seeds, weeded gardens, cleaned museum exhibits, painted, washed dishes, sorted clothing items, entertained senior citizens, and much more while lightening the load for others in our community. Pictures and firsthand accounts illustrate the importance and impact this event has both on students and those they serve.
The students who traveled to the Dodge County Historical Society learned about Beaver Dam’s history, held the oldest known human artifact in North America, and lent a hand cleaning the displays at the museum. The kids had a great time and our host was grateful for the help they provided. ENGLISH TEACHER ANDREW MCDONNELL
“I made a positive difference.”
I weeded the outside play area for the dogs at the Humane Society. It may seem trivial, but it was work that we took off someone else’s busy hands. I made a positive difference. MEGAN TYRANSKI `23
We helped clean the garden, taking in the tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants, at Hillside Manor Nursing Home. Students helped residents to play bowling by setting up bowling pins, retrieving the bowling ball for the next resident’s turn, and keeping the score. The staff and residents were very grateful! And the residents enjoyed bowling!
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CHAIR OF MATHEMATICS OLGA JOHNSON
A group of friends and I cleaned up a trail next to effigy mounds. We cut off branches and plants that hung over and into the trail so people can walk safely without getting hit with branches of thorns. I loved doing this because I love the outdoors and really appreciate when trails are clean so everyone can walk there and take in the nature and history of the effigy mounds. ISABELLA STROMBERG `21
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Alumni and Families Celebrate Wayland Homecoming Alumni and families gathered on campus October 11-13 for a variety of activities that celebrated their Wayland connections.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 The weekend kicked off with the annual Alumni Speaker Panel on Friday afternoon. Panelists (left to right) Will Luedke IV `70, Patricia Duez Martin `96, John Stechmann `89, and Nick Ostermann `13 discussed their careers in law. A Q&A session provided students opportunities to ask for advice about their studies, which extracurricular activities are most beneficial during the law school application process, and if practicing law is really how it is depicted on popular television programs. In the early evening Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86 welcomed alumni to Patterson House for the All Alumni Reception. Students and their families gathered in Lindsay Gym for a spirited pep assembly including music from Wayland’s Pep Band, class skits, and competitions between the classes.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Alumni, families, and students enjoyed a delicious and well-attended brunch, before the visitors departed campus.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Saturday morning, alumni assembled for the traditional Alumni Brunch and a State of the Academy presentation by Mr. Lennertz. Alumni Association President Anna January `08 greeted and updated the group on Alumni Board activities. Following breakfast, alumni assembled on the Wayland Hall steps for the iconic reunion photo. Afternoon activities included campus tours, with a stop in the recently renovated biology classroom and laboratory space (learn more about the new and improved lab on page 5). The Homecoming Recital featured a wide range of vocal and instrumental pieces performed by students. Individuals gathered in Swan Library and Wayland Museum to socialize and look back through old photos. The coronation of Homecoming Court kicked off student and family celebrations for the evening, including the Homecoming Dance and a reception for parents and guardians. The court included (left to right): Andy Mugabo `22 and Erin Jaison `22; King Maurice Walker `20 and Queen Saghi Rokneddini `20; Emre Kocer `23 and Naomi Mwai `23; Tyler Hampton `21 and Arielle Petty `21. Alumni gathered for cocktails and dinner at Old Hickory Country Club. The evening program featured presentation of the Alumni Awards (read more about the award recipients on pages 17-18). Fall 2019 16
Three Alumni Honored During Homecoming Celebrations Three Wayland alumni were honored during Homecoming weekend with special awards from the Academy—the Young Alumni Award, the Alumni Volunteer Award, and the Distinguished Service Citation.
YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD The Young Alumni Award acknowledges individuals who have made an outstanding impact within ten years of their Wayland graduation. This year we honored a young alumna who has begun an impressive career in an exciting and creative field. Maggie Jo Sanderson `15 fused her unique perspective with artisan handcrafting skills to study furniture design at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD). Even before graduating from MIAD this past spring, she was making waves: from gallery shows at the Museum of Wisconsin Art to winning Best of Show at the 2018 International Woodworking Fair. She has shown that passion and vision can elevate everyday objects like desks and dressers into the realm of art. (View her portfolio of work online at Maggie Jo Design on Instagram.) Presenting her the Young Alumni Award acknowledges her success so far, and all the great things she has ahead.
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ALUMNI VOLUNTEER AWARD Established by Wayland’s Alumni Association in 2002, the Alumni Volunteer Award is presented to an alumna or alumnus whose “... loyal and steadfast volunteer efforts on behalf of Wayland enhance the mission of the Academy and the Alumni Association.”
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION The Distinguished Service Citation, established in 1961, the award recognizes outstanding service to Wayland. Wayland strives to leave a positive impression on each student, and to serve as a home for every alumnus, but it is rare for a graduate to make as much of a mark on the school itself as it has on him. Such is the circumstance with Burnie Sullivan `69. His enthusiasm for Wayland Academy has been boundless, sustaining and impactful. Since 1997, he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees, providing leadership and encouragement for 22 years on a variety of committees and projects. He is a fixture at on-campus reunions and a generous host of many alumni gatherings in the Twin Cities area since 2001. If you’ve had a chance to talk with him at these events, you know he’s always ready to make you feel welcome and quick to share his deep and abiding support for Wayland’s mission. We recognize his longstanding commitment to the Academy by honoring him with the Distinguished Service Citation.
Richard H. (Dick) Kimberly `54 was recognized for his decades of leadership as a member of the Wayland Board of Trustees– beginning as President of the Alumni Board in 1963, serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1980, after taking a few years off he was recognized as a Trustee Emeritus in 1986, and actively rejoined the Board in 2000 and in 2001 received the Alumni Achievement Award. Then in 2002 was elected Chair of the Board until 2008. In 2009 he was awarded the Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Citation. Since receiving that honor, he has continued to be an active Trustee, a stalwart voice for Wayland’s future, generous with his time and resources, providing mentorship to other Wayland alumni. For 56 years, he has exemplified the spirit of true volunteerism, so it was fitting to present him with the Alumni Volunteer Award as part of Friday’s Board of Trustees
He has continued to be an active Trustee, a stalwart voice for Wayland’s future, generous with his time and resources, providing mentorship to other Wayland alumni. Fall 2019 18
Richard Kimberly `54 by the Numbers
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Dedicated 56 years (and remains active) as a Wayland Academy alumni volunteer.
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Recipient of Wayland’s Alumni Volunteer Award at Homecoming 2019.
Richard “Dick” Kimberly `54 and his wife Karen H`08 are familiar figures both on the Wayland campus and at regional Gatherings and other events for the Wayland community. Their loyalty to and investment of time and talent in Wayland Academy is significant. In researching for remarks delivered at Homecoming this fall, we discovered some noteworthy figures.
As the president of the Alumni Board, he joined the Wayland Academy Board of Trustees in
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• 1974-1980 marked his first term as chair of the Board of Trustees. • He received the Alumni Achievement Award in 2001. • Participated in Wayland’s Sesquicentennial Campaign, recruiting other leaders to support Wayland’s 150th anniversary celebration. • He rejoined the Board of Trustees as a full member in 2000 and was elected to a second term as chair from 2002-2008. • On May 24, 2009 Dick was bestowed Wayland’s Distinguished Service Citation. • 60-year career with Kimberly-Clark, an American multi-national personal care corporation that produces a variety of paper-based consumer products.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES + HOMECOMING 2020
Onnie Leach Smith P`12 Joins Wayland Board of Trustees Onnie Leach Smith, parent of Wayland alumna Mary-Lucile Leach Smith `12, was elected to the Board of Trustees at the October meeting. Ms. Leach Smith, of Delafield, Wisconsin, earned a B.A. in Communication Arts and Urban Affairs from University of the Pacific, an M.BA. in Marketing and Management from the University of Wisconsin—Madison, and a J.D. from Marquette University. Specializing in Estate Planning and Probate, she worked at a Milwaukeebased firm before establishing her own practice. Ms. Leach Smith has extensive experience serving on boards, including both the Menasha Corporation Board and the Menasha Corporation Foundation, as well as Easter Seals of Wisconsin. She also volunteers for the Elmbrook Humane Society and Angels Grace Hospice.
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The Wayland Board of Trustees and the Leadership Team gathered around the Victory Bell this Homecoming during a break in their meeting schedule.
Celebrate Wayland Connections at Homecoming OCTOBER 9-11, 2020 Save the date and make plans to join us on campus for a weekend of events celebrating everything that makes the Wayland experience special. w
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We’ll be celebrating milestones if your class year ends in a “5” or an “0,” with special recognition for the class of 1970 (50th reunion), the class of 1995 (25th reunion), or the class of 2010 (10th reunion). Help organize your class to attend by becoming a Class Correspondent. Contact Director of Alumni Relations Kendall Vingua `02 for more information. Email: alumni@wayland.org Phone: (920)356-2120, ext. 224
For Parents + Guardians Homecoming provides family members the opportunity to experience Wayland life with their student. Spend time on campus and go to classes, attend parent/teacher/mentor conferences, eat meals in Pickard Dining Hall, and cheer at Wayland athletic events. Parents and guardians may contact Registrar Linda Lutes H`11 for additional information or to help with events during the weekend. Email: llutes@wayland.org Phone: (920)356-2120, ext. 248 Fall 2019 20
EIGHT QUESTIONS
Jordan Esten `02 By Bilal Khan `99 editor ’ s note :
At a Wayland Gathering earlier this year, Bilal Khan `99 approached Director of Advancement Judy Hill H`08 to suggest a new feature for Greetings – a graduate interviewing another graduate. We loved the idea. Enjoy this inaugural installment of Eight Questions by Bilal of Jordan Esten`02 sharing insights about his post-Wayland life.
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Could you describe your postWayland path in life?
My primary focus after leaving Wayland was to go to college outside of the Midwest to play soccer. I became interested in finance at Carnegie Mellon, which brought me back to Wisconsin to join Baird’s Milwaukee office. My investment banking role with Baird took me around the world as I had the opportunity to work in their London and San Francisco offices. I ultimately realized that the most enjoyable part of the job for me was collaborating with the operators that hired us, and that I eventually wanted to be on that side of the table. This led me to business school at Dartmouth, where I was hired by the founder of Clear Ballot as the second employee and first business hire.
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How about on the home front?
I met my wife Kelly at Dartmouth. We lived in London at the same time prior to attending the Tuck School of Business, but never met. She is the real rock star of the family. Currently, she is the senior director of product marketing at the unicorn start-up Toast. Kelly and I have a three-year-old son Bobby. We named him after my father, who was a huge influence in my life. He spurred my interest in finance and inspired me to pursue a career that made a social impact. I miss having him as a mentor, but am 21 Greetings
grateful to have a little boy that reminds me of him and keeps us connected. I wish that the two of them could have met.
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What drew you to the opportunity with Clear Ballot?
Clear Ballot is a software company that empowers jurisdictions of all sizes to expeditiously and transparently manage the voting process. Our company did not have a product when I was hired. I saw an opportunity to make a social impact, scale an organization, and go-to-market by translating the technology we had into a product.
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It has been just over a year since you assumed your CEO role, could you share some of your major learnings?
I was somewhat surprised by the difference in responsibility when I transitioned from COO to CEO. It is totally different as the weight of the company is truly on you. My focus had to transition from operational tactics to our corporate culture, ensuring that we had the right team in place, and developing and effectively communicating a vision to colleagues. I did not fully grasp the importance of these aspects prior to assuming my current role. Most importantly, you need a great team to ensure that the culture is healthy and keep the train on the right track.
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With the presidential primary season upon us, what is top-of-mind for you and your colleagues at Clear Ballot? Has the increasingly fractious political environment impacted your collective efforts over the past few years?
It is a lot of noise for the most part. Election officials want transparency, security, and are willing to invest. This has made 2019 an extremely busy year. One challenge is that as elections draw closer next year, there will be an increasing fear of change. As the saying goes, “no one gets fired for buying IBM.” This has spurred us to diversify into election auditing solutions to sustain our business through 2020.
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How did your experience at Wayland prepare you for your trajectory in life?
Wayland did a couple of things for me. My group of friends there made me realize the importance of building lasting relationships. It also was a great environment to physically and mentally prepare for college. In fact, many of the foundational skills such as grammar and writing have been invaluable in my life.
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What relationships stand out in your memories of Wayland?
Terrence Robinson (known now as Terrence Wilson `02) was my roommate during my freshman year, and we could not have been more different. He was 6’3” and I was 5’2”. We were from totally different backgrounds. Yet, we remain close friends. Where else could a fourteen-year-old have that type of experience? My group of friends at Wayland were from all over, from Wisconsin to Chicago to South Korea. We had Muslims, Jews and Christians. It is easy to take this for granted living in a diverse city like Boston, but it was truly an incredible environment to spend such formative years.
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Bilal Khan `99 is currently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of New World Medical, a medical device firm based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Prior to joining New World Medical, he worked as an Actuary in Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, becoming a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Actuarial Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Business Administration in Management from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with honors.
My earliest memory of you is of Terrence accidentally body slamming you during orientation. What advice would you give to that spirited fourteenyear-old version of yourself?
Spirited is a kind word. My advice would be to take bigger risks. At that age, I was afraid of failing and hesitant to try something new. Over time you realize that you really have nothing to lose. Another piece of advice is to be conscious of how you treat people and build relationships. As the years go by, the details of what happened become more difficult to recall, but you remember how you treated each other. Fall 2019 22
Competitors Balance Knowledge and Strategy During Mathematics Contests
By Matthew Wagner `20
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Wayland provides a wide variety of competitive student teams from athletics to forensics to Solos and Ensembles (music). These team activities are all very visible compared to the quiet concentration during a math competition. While incredibly meaningful for the participants, math competitions don’t lend themselves to spectator participation. We asked one of Wayland’s leading math team members to share his insights about this intense and often overlooked activity.
Last year’s Trailways Conference Math Competition against several local schools proved very memorable. Participants took tests based on the math class they were taking, so the competition was just as prepared as we were. Wayland had 24 students, six at each of four levels: Algebra 1, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Advanced Math. As part of the Advanced Math group, the tests included concepts from Algebra 1 through Precalculus.
oining other Wayland students for math competitions has been a great experience for me. Although we don’t have an official roster, there is frequent collaboration when it comes to answering each other’s questions and working together on group problems. Participation in math competitions are voluntary, and I’m always surprised by the turnout we get.
First was an individual test, which we each had 45 minutes to take. Strategy is key.Time is limited at every competition, so it is important to stay focused and not linger on any single problem. If the way to find the answer isn’t obvious, skip the problem for later. It’s difficult to not become overwhelmed, the stakes are high and getting every question right with so little time seems like an insurmountable challenge. While we are instructed in math classes to read each problem slowly and consider it carefully to ensure the best chance of answering it correctly, at competitions, balancing speed and accuracy is crucial. Often problems appear unfamiliar and confusing. The key is to reduce them from paragraphs to numbers and symbols, making the math behind the problem the focus, and quickly eliminating the irrelevant details. Of the 15 questions on the individual test at the Trailways Conference competition, I was unable to solve one and two I wasn’t sure about. I assumed my chances of placing were nonexistent and I tried to ignore
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my poor odds during the test to focus on getting as much correct as I could before time ran out.
It is crucial to question the opinions of others... But also to readily admit your own mistakes. Strategy for the team test is entirely different. The first step is to divide the problems among everyone ensuring each person is working on a problem they understand. Often students will “trade” problems they can’t solve. The most difficult part of team tests comes when two students disagree. It becomes easy to let pride take over and to continue arguing for a particular solution without considering the other student’s explanation.This not only wastes valuable time but may also involve other group members taking focus from other problems. It is crucial to question
the opinions of others and be assertive if they make a mistake, but also to readily admit your own mistakes and move on. We completed every question at the Trailways conference competition and felt confident about most of our answers. We hoped to finish in as one of the top three teams. Many Wayland students placed highly when results were announced at the ceremony. Advanced Math was the final category, and the feeling of dread within me grew as the top ten performers were revealed. They were announced backwards, from tenth to first place. Each name I heard was another sign that I had not made it. Finally, the announcer called “First place: Matthew Wagner, Wayland Academy.” My heart skipped a beat as I received my medal. What a great moment! It felt good to be rewarded for persevering when things looked bad. I made mistakes, but I hadn’t counted on other competitors making the same errors. Despite our confidence, our Advanced Math team didn’t place. We made a small mistake that cost us dearly, while several other teams managed to get perfect or near-perfect scores. Even so, we celebrated our successes and resolved to improve do even better for the future.
WAYLAND ACADEMY
44th Annual Spring Gala & Auction Celebrating Wayland Traditions SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020
2019-20 MATHEMATICS LEAGUE COMPETITIONS BEGIN Aside from conference meets, Wayland also participates in the Wisconsin Mathematics League competitions. The league organizes contests to “promote the enjoyment and study of mathematics.” There are six competitions scheduled from October to March each school year. Students are presented six problems and should be able to solve at least three to five of them. The sixth problem is intended to challenge even the most gifted students. Wayland students Matthew Wagner `20, Son Nguyen `21, Hung Nguyen `21, Sarah Hoang `21, Karen Nguyen `21, Nick Bui `21, Kristen Pham `21, Michelle Lyu `21, Vinh Nguyen `21, Eldana Zhakupbaeva `23, Thanh Phan `22, Kurt Li `20, and Najani Palomino `20 completed their first Mathematics League contest of the school year on October 15. They scored a 23, putting them in a three-way tie for fourth place in the state.
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he Spring Gala and Auction is Wayland’s most important and exciting fundraising event. Come together with parents, alumni, and other community members to celebrate our traditions while supporting our future-focused educational programming. Help support our mission in three easy ways: 1
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For details, please call 920-356-2120 and speak to co-chairs Kelly Neuert H`17 (ext. 244) or Kendall Vingua `02 (ext. 224) or visit wayland.org/gala
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Don E. Jones, Jr. `46 reports he is 91 and going strong! He is active with the educational theatre in Florida and serves as a trustee for the Straz Center for The Performing Arts/Patel Conservatory. Laura Baddaker Kee `46 shares, “I have moved back to Maine and am living with my daughter and her husband.” David J. Spengler `52 writes, “I’ve really enjoyed my periodic telephone chats with a dear classmate Nancy Howe Spivey, now a Californian. We’ve shared so many good times together at Wayland. Seems it was just only yesterday. Hi Penguin! :)” Sarah Engle Lawrence `53 is currently retired and living at Henry Ford Village, a retirement community. Jeffrey R. Lasher `64 writes, “Currently, I go back and forth between horse ranch in Cody and horse ranch in Costa Rica. The plan is to sell Costa Rica ranch and make Cody my full-time home. [I’m] getting involved in a myriad of volunteer work here.” Dr. Gilbert H. Myers III `67 married JoAnn Blawd in 2017. JoAnn and Gil share a love of history and are buying a historic home in Magnolia, Kentucky. JoAnn traces her ancestry to Mary Lincoln Crume, the aunt of the 16th President. Hugh R. Dinsmore `73 sends, “A shout out to the Class of `73... mark your calendars for the second week of October 2023 for our 50th. The 45th rocked. If you are not retired by then, take the weekend and have some fun with your former friends and classmates!” He encourages classmates to contact him at HD707727@protonmail.com for more details. Lance Gillis `73 shares that he is writing screenplays, cooking, exercising, hanging out on the Chesapeake Bay during the summer, 25 Greetings
Alicia Kelly `99 has been named one of Dillard University’s “40 Under 40” for 2019. The program honors and acknowledges the accomplishments of Dillard’s young professional alumni; Alicia is a 2004 graduate of Dillard and the founder and CEO of the Bessie Kates Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide free medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and health care clinics in developing nations.
and visiting Washington, D.C. to release his inner tourist. “Wonder where the time went...” he ponders. Scott Wilson Millar `82 graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Family Studies & Human Services with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies as well as an Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution. He began his candidacy for a Master of Social Work (MSW) at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis this fall. Scott was awarded the Next Move Scholarship, designated for an exceptional incoming MSW student with demonstrated interest in re-careering towards sociallypurposed work. Scott was also profiled in the June edition of the Kansas State Alumni Newsletter. Read the article online at https:// bit.ly/2NOKJ49
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John Stechmann `89 reports, “I’m married to MN State Senator Karla Bigham and live in Cottage Grove, MN. I am a Senior Assistant Saint Paul City Attorney, and provide legal services to the Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul. Currently, I enjoy caring for our two rescue dogs, traveling, reading, riding scooters, fishing, and boating.” Abigail A. Benavides `05 is living in New York City, working full time as a Set Designer and Art Director for television and film production. She is opening a product line based in Los Angeles, CA. Laura Thompson `05 was named an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Nelson Center for the upcoming 2019-2020 academic year. In this role she will work with aspiring entrepreneurs helping them launch ideas and navigate the startup ecosystem on the Brown University campus.
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Adam Bunkoske `09 (right) married Kathryn Medinger in Sitka, Alaska, on June 16, 2019. Tyler Hill `09 (left) was part of the wedding party. 01 Estelle N. de Vendegies `10 writes, “My huband and I are living in Dubai with our baby girl Jude.” 02 Jane A. Goski `10 is a middle and high school math and STEM teacher in Maple Grove, MN.
Easton Meier `18 graduated from the Police Academy at Fox Valley Community College on October 11, 2019. 02
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1940s EDWARD W. ROTHE, JR. `44, passed away on June 24, 2019. CHARLES “CHUCK” ASHBROOK `47, passed away of natural causes on April 26, 2019. Chuck was born on December 8, 1929, in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Lakewood, Illinois. At Dennison University in Granville, OH, Chuck met the love of his life, Patricia Oakman. They were married on June 12, 1951. Chuck served in the peacekeeping forces for the U.S. Army before graduating from Dennison University in 1954. He worked in the life insurance business, eventually serving as the Vice President of Marketing for the International Insurance Agency Service, Incorporated. He is survived by his wife Pat; his four children Mike, Steve, Lynda, and Cyndi; five grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and his sister Lois Ann Lorimer. DR. JAMES N. KLEINDL `48, died of natural causes on June 13, 2019. He was born June 7, 1930, and lived on the family farm until his early teens when the family moved to Beaver Dam. He served with the Army Security Agency as a special investigator near Boston, where he met Elaine McCabe. They were married February 24, 1952, and remained happily married until her death in 2018. Following his military service, he obtained his Bachelor of Education from the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater. During his teaching tenure, he received a Master of Education from Northern Illinois University and served as a consultant to the State of Illinois in Consumer Education. Preceding him in death were his wife Elaine, his son Kurt, his parents 27 Greetings
Wilbert and Bernice, his brothers Wilbert and Richard, and his sister Mary. He is survived by his sons Michael, Brad, William, as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. GERALD “JERRY” PTASCHINSKI, SR., `49, passed away May 16, 2019. Gerald was born on May 8, 1929, in Beaver Dam. He was a 1946 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and attended Wayland Junior College and the University of Wisconsin—Madison for civil engineering. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Lillian F. Bachofen `49 in 1951. Jerry was the founder of Ptaschinski Construction Inc. of Beaver Dam, a concrete contractor. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; children Thomas (Eva `83) Ptaschinski, Charles (Terri) Ptaschinski, Nancy (William) Parkhurst, Patricia (Mark) Ehlenfeldt; daughter-in-law Nancy Ptaschinski; sisters Shirley Lunde and Susan (David) Rosenmeier; sister-in-law Gloria Ptaschinski; along with 16 grandchildren, including Sophie Lajewski `11, Claire `07, Jenna `10, and Oliver Ptaschinski `11, and 24 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Butch, and his brother, Roger.
1950s DWIGHT C. HARRIS `50, died July 11, 2019. Dwight was the loving husband of Marlys E. (Trimpey) Harris, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Born September 4, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, Dwight attended Wayland Academy, Princeton University, and Dickinson College. He graduated from Ripon University with the dual major of Finance and French, and earned an MBA at the University of Indiana and University of Pittsburgh.
Dwight’s career in banking spanned nearly 40 years, serving in a variety of executive positons. He joined the Pennslyvania State Treasury as an investment officer and account manager until retirement in 2008.
CHARLES SCOTT SHEARER `77, son of Charles Eugene Shearer and Geraldine Romney, beloved father of Flannery, Grace and Isabella; cherished brother, uncle and friend; accomplished artist and outdoor enthusiast, died August 23, 2019.
In addition to his wife, Dwight is survived by six children: Victoria, Sandra Wainwright, Judith Zang, David, Ronald Davis, Jeffrey Davis; brother Burtt `51 and his wife Carole; 11 grandchildren; one greatgrandson; and was preceded in death by son Daniel Currier Harris.
He lived in and loved both Utah and Wisconsin. He was a devout Utah Utes fan. He loved skiing in the Wasatch Mountains with family and friends. Much of his life was spent in the Lake Koshkonong area of Wisconsin with his best friend and brother, Doug `72.
THOMAS E. NISSALKE `51, died peacefully on August 22, 2019. A native of Madison, WI, a veteran of the US Army, Tom coached at Wayland Academy and Tulane University before breaking into professional basketball with the Milwaukee Bucks. During his career he coached five different NBA teams. He won the 1977 NBA Coach of the Year award for leading the Houston Rockets to 49 wins a year after they had missed the playoffs.
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Tom met his match in a beautiful drama teacher at Wayland: he and Nancy married in 1959. They considered their children, Tom (Kristi) II and Holly (Patrick) Connolly, to be their greatest successes. He was a proud grandfather to Caroline and Bella.
1960s GEORGE “RANDY” WHITE `62, passed away August 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn; his sisters, Vicki Harms and Pam White; two nephews, and their families. He graduated from Wayland Academy with honors and earned a full scholarship to Stanford University, where he received a BA in business. He completed a Masters in Business at Marquette University. Randy worked in Human Resources at A. O. Smith Corporation for more than 40 years.
TANYA GEORGE `91, of Mexico City, died on October 10, 2018, in Wayanad, India, while in search of a cure for her very aggressive cancer. Tanya completed her BS at UNM in Spanish and Fine Art and her MBA at Anderson School of Business. She held many positions postgraduation, including with the US Chamber of Commerce in Mexico City, The Princeton Review of Mexico as Executive Director, and most recently as a stock analyst for South American companies. Tanya was fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and picked up languages easily; her passports confirm that she visited half of the countries on the planet. She valued Wayland for developing her interest in the world and her skills in research. Tanya is sadly missed by her parents, brother, her adored niece and nephew, and a world full of close and interesting friends. correction :
In our last edition we mistakenly added the surname Rudy to the notice that Tanya George `91 had passed away. We apologize for the confusion and disappointment this error has caused.
LEWIS R. NEWALL `63, died on June 27, 2019. Lewis was born on January 21, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI. He married Betty Jean (Noecker) in 1976, and they lived in Hampton, Virginia since 1984. He is survived by his brother Frederick Newall `65; two sons, Michael and Gregory; step-daughter Laura Harrison `85; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
1970s LISA ROYER MACHINIS `75, died October 1, 2019. Lisa married Alex Machinis and they had two children, Alyssa and Peter. Lisa is also survived by siblings, Jeff Royer `73, Vicki Bachmann `76, Jodi Barnard `82, and Scott Royer `84. She is predeceased by parents Joanne and former Wayland Trustee Kenneth Royer. Fall 2019 28
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JACQUELYN “JACKIE” FURE passed away on February 9, 2019. Jackie was born March 8, 1934, in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from DeSales High School in Walla Walla and attended Washington State University in Pullman, WA. In 1954, she married Clyde Killingsworth and they moved to Beaver Dam in 1969. After Clyde passed away in 1974, Jackie decided to remain in Wisconsin. She worked at Wayland Academy and the First National Bank, and volunteered at numerous organizations in Beaver Dam. Jackie is survived by her children Joan Reuss, Mark Killingsworth, and Tom Killingsworth; and grandchildren; Ben Killingsworth, Laura Killingsworth, Lea Reuss, Michelle Reuss, John Killingsworth and Andy Killingsworth. She is also survived by her sister Phyllis. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Pat, Margaret, and Pauline, and by her husbands, Clyde Killingsworth, George Parisi and Percing “Cap” Fure.
RICHARD PERKINS, passed away on April 6, 2019. He founded Perkins Capital Management with his two sons and grew it into one of the most well-respected small-cap investors in the country. He was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine as a director of the year and was one of few Twin Cities business leaders to be given a lifetime achievement award. He is survived by life partner, Dana Rocheford; sister Mary Ann Perkins; sons Dick and Dan and daughter Pamela Brown; stepdaughter Bridget Rocheford-Kearney and stepson Tony Rocheford; eleven grandchildren including Aaron Brown `10; and seven great-grandchildren.
JAMES J. YANIKOWSKI III, passed away in July 2019. He is survived by his sons Jim Janik `74 and Michael Yanikowski `73.
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ROGER JAMES VANHAREN H`84 ,
age 80, died peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2019, in Beaver Dam, WI. Roger was born on January 24, 1939, to Chet and Gladys (née Thompson) VanHaren in Oconto Falls, WI. He graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1957 and earned a B.A. in English in 1961 from Oshkosh State University and an M.A. in English in 1969 from UW Madison. He was united in marriage to Marilyn A. Schroeder on July 1, 1961, in Oshkosh and moved to Beaver Dam, where both Roger and Marilyn taught in the Beaver Dam School District and at Wayland Academy. Roger found his calling as an English teacher, first at Beaver Dam Middle School for 13 years and then Wayland Academy for 24 years. He was a devoted member of and lector at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, and before that at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he sang tenor in the choir. He was also an eager volunteer, serving as city alderman, trustee of Wayland Academy, and for decades as Secretary of the Lions Club.
Roger loved attending and participating in theater; he was a founding member of the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and was well known for enacting readings of “Casey at the Bat” and his traveling one-man Mark Twain show. He wrote about theater (and life in general) in a popular newspaper column he authored for many decades. He sang in the Green Lake Chamber Choir, with whom he enjoyed traveling extensively. Roger also loved the outdoors and sports; he enjoyed hiking the Ice Age Trail with friends and was a fixture on local softball mounds and golf courses. His smile, zest for life, and positivity were his hallmarks and matched his mantra: “I always do my best.” Roger is survived by his wife Marilyn VanHaren, as well as his sister Joyce VanHaren, both of Beaver Dam. He is further survived by four sons, TJ `81, Mike `82, Chris `84, Mark Wong-VanHaren `87, and ten grandchildren: Tyler, Ella, Melanie, Zoë, Nolan, Carter, Trevor, Stephanie, Cameron, and Sloane. Other survivors include relatives-in-law Mike (Carol) Schroeder and Nancy Schroeder, cousins, a niece and nephew, other relatives, and friends. Roger is preceded in death by his daughter Jill Marie VanHaren Bornor `80 and son-in-law John Bornor, his parents, and his grandparents.
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW AND RETIRING MEMBERS At their meeting coincident with Homecoming in October, Edgar Ezerietis `08, Conner Piersen `13, Tammy Posnanski Carpenter `88, and Eric Vaubel `14 were named to the Alumni Board. Kun-Ho Yoon `07 will serve as the board secretary. Retiring board members include Adrell Bullock `03, James Downing `94, Alex Hodgdon `05, Marjorie Warren `03, and Dick Washburn `69. Learn more about the Alumni Association Board at wayland.org/alumni/alumni-board.
Wayland alumni, parents, and friends gather at informal social events across the globe throughout the year. This summer and early fall, groups assembled in Green Lake, Wisconsin, and in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. As this edition goes to press, an event in New York City is slated for December 3. In 2020 Gatherings are planned for:
• Chicago on January 23 • Fort Myers, Florida on February 8 • Madison in March • Seattle-Portland area in May Watch for details on the website, on social media, by email, and via postcard. If you’d like to bring a Wayland Gathering to your area, contact Director of Alumni Relations Kendall Vingua `02 at 920-356-2120, ext. 244.
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