The Mar y B. Thomas Awards
Roush Hall Just One of Many Gifts from the Roushes
Crissi Myers Mikolaj ’04 graduated from the Ohio State College of Optometry in 2008 and is currently working for the Schaeffer Eye Center in Birmingham, AL, as an optometrist.
Shenita Miller ’05 earned her master’s degree in education from Ashland University in May 2011.
Andrew Boose ’06 is the forest ecologist for the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks.
Andy Berger ’06 is a part-time adjunct professor in the health and sports services department at Otterbein, teaching strength and conditioning fall semester.
Elizabeth Schleicher Czarnecki ’06 is an adjunct music faculty member at Indiana University South Bend and sings with the Lyric Opera Chorus of Chicago.
Jon Juravich ’05, a K-5 art teacher at Liberty Tree Elementary, Powell, OH, was nominated for the 2012 Man of the Year Award by the Central Ohio Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. His show, Core Studies, was displayed in the Miller Gallery at Otterbein this winter, and was inspired by one of his firstgrade student’s diagnosis of cancer.
Sheridan Carr Miller ’06 is in her sixth year of teaching language arts at Weaver Middle School, Hilliard, OH. 2007
reunion year Homecoming 2012
Justin Milam, Chantil Stull Milam ‘05 (with future Otterbein attendee Blake), Mike Sawicki ‘10, Jon Juravich ‘05, Paul Davis, Alison Schmidt Davis ‘06, Ashley Mould Dallacqua ’05, Joe Dallacqua ’03, Amy Davis Parrish ’03, William Parrish ‘03, Kris Vigneron, and Alyson Blazey Vigneron ‘05. O tte r b e in To w e r s | Spring 2012 |
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Otterbein University’s unparalleled served as a trustee for the Vida S. Clements friendship with Edwin “Dubbs” ’47 and Foundation. Marilou Harold ’45 Roush has spanned He and Marilou gave generously to more than 50 years. The Roushes’ loyalty many Otterbein campaigns, including the lead and their philanthropy to the University $2 million naming gift to build Roush Hall, will be felt by the Otterbein community dedicated in 1993, and a significant private and its friends forever. donation for Memorial Stadium, dedicated Dubbs was co-captain and in 2005. Over the years, the Roushes have quarterback of the 1946 Ohio made substantial contributions to the Clements Conference championship football team. Recreation Center, the “O” Club Foundation “Dubbs” and Marilou Roush at the He was later drafted by the Detroit Lions and many other athletic endeavors. In 1985, dedication of Roush Hall in 1993. and led their club team to the American Dubbs established the Roush Family Scholarship. Division Championship before returning home to Westerville. Otterbein recognized Dubbs for his commitment and While he and Marilou started a family, Dubbs opened accomplishments with the Distinguished Service Award in 1978, Roush Hardware in 1951. Over the years, he added motorcycles, the Honorary Doctor of Business Administration in 1982 and the cars and sporting goods to his family of stores, which today Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1988. includes Roush Honda and Roush Sporting Goods. In 1980, a Marilou served as an active participant at many Otterbein second hardware store was opened in Dublin and his auto sales functions including the Leadership Giving Society events and the business was recognized by Honda as a top dealer in the country. 1945 Golden Year Reunion committee. She and Dubbs raised Always loyal to Otterbein, Dubbs led the formation of five children, three of whom graduated from Otterbein. the Otterbein “O” Club in 1955, serving as its first president. On June 8, 2011, the Otterbein and Westerville He was a longtime member of the Otterbein Board of Trustees, communities said goodbye to Dubbs Roush, “ the ultimate serving as chairman before retiring as a trustee emeritus. He also business and civic leader.”