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Waldorf at a Glance
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Faculty & Staff Recognition
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Faculty & Staff News
Fine Arts Center Opening
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Student Profile:
Clark-Why Waldorf
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Graduation Recap
Little Hats, Big Hearts
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Faculty Profile:
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Mission Trip
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Foundation Notes
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From The Foundation Chair
34-35 Donor Honor Roll
ALUMNI NEWS 18-20 Alumni Profile:
More Than Football
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EDITORS Janet Berhow Nancy Olson Audrey Sparks
DESIGNER Tara Kingland ‘15 CONTRIBUTORS Hannah Earll Shannon Clark Antoine Cummins Mike Stetson
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As yet another summer season starts to fade into fall, I find myself simultaneously reflecting on the achievements of the past academic year and the excitement of the upcoming one. Pondering the previous year allows one to take a breath and take stock in how Waldorf has grown, while looking forward, the adrenaline begins to kick in as we face a mix of exciting challenges and opportunities each new year brings. Many of the stories contained in this issue explore how Waldorf creates opportunities out of challenges. As we prepare to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of the new Boman Fine Arts Center (page 9), I continue to reminisce on how long this dream has endured through countless challenges. But through the perseverance of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who held onto that dream along with our partnerships within the community and city, the dream is now a reality. This facility will bring opportunities to our students, faculty, staff, and community that many never thought we would experience. We face the challenges of living in a world where student debt continues to be a huge burden for those who want to continue their education. But thanks to the incredible generosity of donors to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation, who have stepped up to pass on that treasured “Waldorf experience,” this burden was significantly lightened for the hardworking recipients of those scholarships. Our Honor’s Day event each spring (page 30) gives us a chance to recognize both the donors and recipients of these awards and celebrate the life-changing opportunities they provide. Even at times of our greatest successes, though, there are challenges to face. We had a record-breaking commencement this past
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May (page 11). Along with Iowans and Minnesotans, we welcomed graduates and their families from Washington, New Jersey, Georgia, Maine, and many other corners of the nation to watch their loved ones walk across the stage in Hanson Fieldhouse and receive their hard-earned diploma. As always, it was an honor to recognize these hardworking online and residential graduates, but, with an incredible number of students and their families in attendance for such an occasion, the weekend also presented topics of logistics that we have never encountered before. But, as our track record shows, in the face of a challenge, Waldorf doesn’t back down. Our marketing department recently unveiled a new campaign for Waldorf (page 5) that focuses on the four pillars that we stand by as a university: “community,” “tradition,” “passion” and “success.” It’s not just one of these pillars that makes Waldorf strong in the face of any obstacle; it’s the combination of all four of them, standing mightily as one. These pillars are completely interwoven into the foundation of Waldorf, and I genuinely believe that it’s because of this fact, that we can continue to evolve and progress, while consistently sending accomplished, servant-hearted leaders out into the world. It’s a wonderful time to be part of the Warrior family, and it’s an honor to be in it together. Sincerely,
Dr. Robert A. Alsop Waldorf University President
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FOUNDATION NOTES
HELLO, WARRIOR FAMILY! My middle son and family live four hours away, and we don't see each other nearly as often as I'd like. So I am grateful for Facebook and being able to see photos and videos of all the activities they are involved in. It is quite clear that my youngest grandchild, Dylan, has a passion for playing ball. In fact, I believe one of the first words he uttered was "ball." It doesn't matter what kind of ball— basketball, baseball, football or simply a plastic ball—anything he can get his hands on will do. We spent Easter weekend with them, and it was amusing to watch him hurl the Easter eggs across the living room! If he continues on this path, he will surely become a successful ballplayer. Dylan's passion and future success remind me of Waldorf's four pillars: Passion, Success, Tradition and Community. I encourage you to reflect on the four pillars and see which words most closely describe your Waldorf experience. Our campus ministry program continues to flourish and student involvement is increasing. I'm not sure who gets more out of our spring break mission trips—the participating students or the recipients of their mission work. You can read more about this year's trip in the pages ahead. One of my personal favorite events of the year is Honors Day where we recognize students for their scholastic and special achievements. We've included an article on Honors Day in this issue, but I wish you could all experience it firsthand. It is heartwarming to watch donors present their scholarships to their recipients and share why the scholarships were established. Students truly enjoy meeting
their benefactors and having an opportunity to say thank you in person. The same can be said for the donors as they truly enjoy meeting their scholarship recipients. Scholarships are vitally important for our Nancy's gr andson, D ylan. students and help make the cost of an education affordable. We've often heard students remark they weren't planning on returning to Waldorf because they simply couldn't afford it. However, that all changes when they find out they are receiving a scholarship. It is life-changing. Thank you to everyone who has established a scholarship. We are grateful. If you have a desire to establish one, please contact me, and I would be happy to help you accomplish that. Whether your interests lie with athletics or the fine arts or reading about other alumni, this issue of the Waldorf Magazine is sure to pique your interest. Enjoy!
Nancy Olson, CFRE Director of Institutional Relations Waldorf University/Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation
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Here’s what you can expect when you arrive on campus: WALDORF AT A GLANCE
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lowest debt
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ALUMNI WE HAVE A DIVERSE CAMPUS
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student led clubs & organizations
100% of students receive some form of scholarship
35 States & 30 Countries
20 athletic programs where you can excel athletically & academically
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More than 20 areas of study
New
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90% placement rate.
Waldorf’s placement rates well outpace the national (80%) placement rates for college graduates.
Proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Conference
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GET CONNECTED WITH ALUMNI IN YOUR AREA!
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We know it's not always easy to come back to campus during the year, but we don't want that to stop you from connecting with classmates and fellow Warriors.
Introducing: Waldorf Alumni Chapters. Waldorf Alumni Chapters will provide a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment to help bring together alumni, parents and friends of Waldorf throughout various parts of the nation. Chapter groups will allow members to stay connected with campus, no matter where they are located. These groups can be formed based off of geographic/regional location or by special interest (choir, football, major/minor, etc.) and are an awesome way to engage, network and reminisce with fellow Warriors all year round! If you want more information on chapters near you, or are interested in starting an alumni chapter in your geographic region and/or area of special interest, let us know! Email Alumni Director Hannah Earll at alumni@waldorf.edu for more information. Here’s to a true Warrior nation!
SUCCESS
SCHOLARSHIPS Waldorf Pillars Scholarships provide up to four years of full tuition ($80,000 +) to new Waldorf University residential students. The Pillars Scholarships are awarded to students with scholastic aspiration and passion. Recipients of our scholarships receive affordable and valuable connections to faculty, out-of-classroom experiences and extraordinary opportunities in internships and research. Providing living-and-learning communities outside of the regular classroom setting provides the student valuable social connections within their field of interest. With an average class size of 15 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, your education will be personalized to you. Scholarship Areas include: // // // // // //
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WALDORF AT A GLANCE SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 2018 5K RUN/WALK REGISTRATION SALVESON LOBBY/PORCH
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REGISTRATION ATRIUM LOBBY
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COFFEE ATRIUM LOBBY
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BOOKSTORE OPEN VOSS HALL
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT THORSON, FIRST FLOOR
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Join us the weekend of November 2-4, 2018, for yet another fantastic homecoming celebration!
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BANNER VOTING UPPER CAMPUS
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FINE ARTS CENTER TOUR
In light of this year’s theme, “Bold History. Bright Future.”, Saturday’s celebrations will kick off with a 5K fun run/walk in which participants are encouraged to wear their boldest and brightest colors. The afternoon will include a reunion luncheon where classmates will have time to catch up and reminisce, the annual homecoming football game where you can cheer the Warriors on to a victory against Mayville State as well as an art and craft fair in Salveson Lobby where you can take home some one-of-a-kind work! On Saturday morning, community members and alumni are invited to take a stroll through our spirit walk on upper campus, where students will have elaborately painted wooden banners for participants to vote on and enjoy. Other additions to this year’s homecoming festivities include tailgating tents, carnival activities for families, a community
BOMAN FAC
bowling event on Saturday night and tours of the brand new Boman Fine Arts Center.
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TAILGATING/CARNIVAL FIELDHOUSE 10:30a 50th Class Reunion:
Several of our alumni will be recognized this year at two separate ceremonies. Friday night’s Hall of Fame inductees include: Scott Pitcher ’93 (baseball), Jenny (Schweikert) Gilbertson ’86 (softball) and Valeria Cogollo Martinez ’09 (women’s golf). Saturday night’s ceremony will recognize two new Distinguished Service Alumni Award recipients: Ardelle (Brosdahl) Osnes ’48 and Dr. Laura (Satre) Friesenborg ’95, and one Recent Alumni Award for Service Recipient, William Stokes ’08. We’re excited to honor such deserving alumni for these recognitions!
CLASS OF 1968 SALVESON BALLROOM
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WARRIOR GATHERINGS VARIES
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ALUMNI CHOIR SING-A-LONG 9a-5p
BOOKSTORE OPEN
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LUISE V. HANSON LIBRARY & ARCHIVES OPEN
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ART & CRAFT FAIR
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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
SALVESON LOBBY
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CLASS REUNION PHOTOS
CORONATION/ CANDIDATE REVIEW
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View homecoming information and register for events at waldorf.edu/homecoming.
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FACULTY & STAFF
FACULTY & STAFF HONORS The annual faculty and staff recognition event was held on May 4, 2018. The event took on a theme of a royal ceremony and those in attendance enjoyed a Britishinspired meal in the Atrium. Employees were recognized for their years of service, and awards were presented to several welldeserving recipients. The following faculty and staff were honored during the night’s events:
Employees Recognized for Years of Service 35 YEARS OF SERVICE MICHAEL FARNDALE Professor Emeritus for Mathematics, Adjunct Professor 30 YEARS OF SERVICE DAVID DAMM ‘73 Professor of Communications Department Chair NANCY FARNDALE Composer-in-Residence 25 YEARS OF SERVICE MARK NEWCOM Associate Professor Director of Electronic Media VICKI JOHNSON Cashier/Food Services Worker 20 YEARS: OF SERVICE
10 YEARS OF SERVICE KAREN HEHMAN Associate Registrar for Online Learning 5 YEARS OF SERVICE TRICIA BAKER Library Services & Operations Assistant
HOLMEN AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE KEVIN MASON ‘16 Instructor of History HOLMEN AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
MELANNE BANG Admissions Office Coordinator
RYAN FLICKINGER ‘06 Associate Director of Admissions Director of Athletic Recruiting
DARRELL BARBOUR University Registrar
VIKING AWARD FOR ONLINE FACULTY EXCELLENCE
TIM BASCOM Director of Creative Writing, Assistant Professor of English
DENNY GILBERTSON ‘81 Assistant Professor
LISA BRENNAN Student Accounts Specialist ERIC FRANCO Adjunct Faculty JOHN FRASER I.T. Technical Support Representative MIKE GATLIN Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Exercise Science
VIKING AWARD FOR ONLINE SUPPORT STAFF MORGAN O’NEAL Student Services Representative BOARD OF TRUSTEE FACULTY OF THE YEAR TIFFANY (BLOME) OLSON ‘98 Associate Professor of Communications
ADAM SAUER Adjunct Faculty STEPHANIE STORBY Assistant Director of Academic Support Programs/Disabilities Specialist
BOB ALSOP University President GARY KADLECIK Groundskeeper SCOTT PITCHER ‘93 Director of Admissions BECKY STUMME ‘09 Administrative Assistant
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DEAN OF STUDENTS JASON RAMAKER attended a ceremony at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake to accept an award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg on behalf of Waldorf’s student senate. The organization won the Governor’s Award for Community Service for their highway efforts over the past six years, covering two miles of roadway outside of Forest City on Highway 9 each spring and fall. The local Department of Transportation nominated the students. Ramaker is the student senate advisor. CATHY STENSLAND ‘93, senior financial aid counselor, retired after nearly 10 years in Jan. 2018.
PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY PAUL BARTELT was elected President of the Iowa Academy of Science in April 2017 and finished out his term in April 2018. CATHLEEN BASCOM, assistant professor of religion and philosophy, recently finished her three-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University. Her thesis is a novel titled, “Of Green Stuff Woven” that seeks to raise awareness of the fragility of tall grass prairie species, the fragility of churches in this era and the people of vision working to save both.
ELIZABETH DEYOUNG, reference librarian, helped the KnitWits group partner with the American Heart Association in their “Little Hats/Big Hearts” campaign. Over 290 little hats were knitted or crocheted by students, staff, area community members and church groups during February 2018. (Read more on page 11!) NEAL MCGREGOR, academic affairs’ director of graduate studies, completed his Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership Criminal Justice Leadership Concentration in June 2018.
SUE (BORG) BJELLAND ’79 joined Waldorf in the business office as the accounting and billing clerk in June 2018. She received her associate’s degree from Waldorf and bachelor’s degree in business and long term care administration from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. MELISSA COOK joined Waldorf’s human resources department as a clerk and office assistant in April 2018. MITCHELL BERGER, assistant professor of chemistry, retired from Waldorf in August 2018.
CYNTHIA RYDER, professor of business-sports management, retired in August 2018.
BOMAN FINE ARTS CENTER
OPENING SOON! After two and a half years of work, the Boman Fine Arts Center is gearing up for its GRAND OPENING in October 2018. The massive project has been a fantastic collaboration between Waldorf University, the City of Forest City and the Forest City Community School District, but it would be nothing without the support of so many incredibly generous donors. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for more details on this anticipated event in the coming weeks! waldorf.edu
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Student Profile
SHANNON CLARK ’18—WHY WALDORF?
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n high school, everyone tells you how different college will be. You’ll become a totally different person, you’ll be so much more social and you’ll learn things you had never imagined.
core classes from each emphasis. One of my core classes was a graphic design class. Immediately after I took the class, I knew I wanted to continue learning.
I always thought, “Why would I want to change?” Yes, I was an antisocial individual before college. I thought I had no strengths, and I hated school, but I didn’t expect college to change any of that.
I soon discovered a talent in journalism, and I added the emphasis to my major. As time passed, I came to the conclusion that television wasn’t my future. Although I dropped my emphasis in digital media, I was able to keep my scholarship and continue with my leadership in the radio field.
When I was applying for colleges, I had no idea what I wanted to do. There wasn’t one subject I would say I actually enjoyed growing up. I loved animals, and I thought I’d become a vet–until I realized you have to study science. My parents and I had come to the conclusion that a four-year college was unrealistic. After all, why would I spend a bunch of money to go to a school when I had no clue what I wanted to do? I had begun to finalize the decision that I would go to a community college when my dad approached me about Waldorf. Waldorf was offering full and partial tuition scholarships in several fields for women leaders. I applied for the digital media scholarship thinking there was no chance I’d actually receive the scholarship. After a few weeks, I received a call from Waldorf: I was in. After firmly high-fiving my father, excitedly telling my mother and informing all of my siblings, my future was set. I remembered realizing that I had no experience in radio, television or journalism, and I was beyond worried about starting school. However, the communications department was where I found myself. The communications department offers several emphases, including digital media. The major requires all students take certain
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I never would have discovered my passions and talents without Waldorf. I was terrible at drawing, so I had never considered graphic design an option for me. I hated talking to people, so radio wasn’t exactly on my radar, and journalism requires reaching out to people you don’t know. But who knew I’d end up in the communications field? Although my major had a lot to do with my transformation at Waldorf University, there’s no chance I would have grown into who I am without the amazing people here. My teachers pushed me to my limits and forced me to explore sides of myself I didn’t know existed. Also, I’d never experienced anything like the friendships in the communications field. You’re constantly working as a team, and whether you spend time outside of school or not, you’re there for one another at every turn. I didn’t realize I could be so close with people in a work environment, but that’s what Waldorf did for me. Because of Waldorf University, I have received an awesome education at a school I thought was too expensive, I’ve been pushed, I’ve grown thanks to my teachers and I’ve made connections and built lasting friendships. So, why Waldorf? Because if I could do it all over, this place I call my second home is exactly where I’d go. waldorf.edu
CAMPUS NEWS
COMMENCEMENT 2018 The passing of yet another academic year means the graduation of a fresh class of Warriors out to change the world. The class of 2018’s commencement ceremonies took place on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Fieldhouse, with the families of nearly 200 students in attendance to watch their loved one cross the stage.
writer and consultant on many interpretive, environmental education projects, was the keynote speaker for the afternoon. He encouraged the students to not be afraid to take advantage of the opportunities that would come before them.
Of the 202 students who graduated, 198 of them attended the ceremony to walk across the stage with 75 of those graduates being from Waldorf’s online programs.
President Alsop also took the time to acknowledge three retiring members of Waldorf’s faculty and staff and thanked them for their diligent service to the university. This included Dr. Cynthia Ryder, Dr. Mitch Berger and Composer in Residence Nancy Farndale.
Assistant Professor and Chair of Religion and Philosophy Steve Smith opened the day’s events with a prayer, and President Robert Alsop gave some welcoming remarks and awarded the annual President’s Award to graduate and senior class president Karissa Vetsch ’18.
Following the conferring of degrees to students, Waldorf Alumni Association Board President Andy Buffington ’90 gave a particularly inspiring address, reminding students as they leave campus to be the good in this world, reconnect with Waldorf as often as they can and to be bold, find their place and make a difference in the world.
Dr. James Pease, a Burlington native who has over four decades of experience as a frontline interpreter, professor of interpretation, and
“Now is your time,” he declared to the crowd. “Go forward, and make this world a better place. After all, you are warriors.”
Faculty Profile
ELIZABETH DEYOUNG—LITTLE HATS, BIG HEARTS
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or a woman who reads every single fiction book that she adds to the Luise V. Hanson Library’s Collection, regularly manages the library’s social media presence, assists students who come in needing help writing papers or in the midst of research, who is constantly developing the non-fiction and adult fiction collections and setting up new displays, and who considers herself an avid video gamer, all while driving to and from her home in Ames each weekend, Elizabeth DeYoung doesn’t have a lot of spare time. But when library director Derrick Burton caught wind of her expert level knitting hobby and approached her about taking charge of “KnitWits”, Waldorf’s previously disbanded knitting club, she didn’t even hesitate. “He told me, ‘Pick a time, and pick a day,’” DeYoung recalled.
From then on, Thursday evenings in the library were spent with the doors wide open to any level of knitter, or the occasional cross-stitcher, as they encouraged each other with their individual projects. Around Christmas time, Burton once again brought another idea to the table: this time to partner with the American Heart Association’s #LittleHatsBigHearts campaign to donate hats to newborn and prematurely-born babies. “We had never done anything like it before, and KnitWits had just come back, but we decided to take a chance.” Running full speed with the idea, DeYoung began researching... YOUNG continued pg 15
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WARRIOR ATHLETICS
honor top student-athletes at annual awards banquet The Waldorf Athletic department took time in late April to honor its student-athletes for their performance both in the classroom and on the playing fields and courts.
man year to return as a junior, earning the starting spot at center for a Warrior football team that went 7-4 during this past fall.
Six Warriors student-athletes heard their name called for special awards for their accomplishments on the courts and fields, as well as off.
Honored by the Forest City Lion's Club for their outstanding overall contributions on the fields, and off, were Warrior seniors Gabriel Lopez Antonio and Kaitlyn Monck.
The Athletico Comeback Award, presented to student-athletes who face medical adversity and successfully returned to their respective team, went to football’s Frankie Contreras and women’s soccer player Hanna DeVries. DeVries, a senior, overcame a hip injury from high school to play four seasons at Waldorf, the last two in goal for the Warriors, earning All-NSAA honors her junior season. Contreras overcame a knee injury his fresh-
A thrower for the Waldorf men's track and field team from Joinville, Brazil, Lopez Antonio holds the school record in the shot put, both indoors (44 feet, 3.5 inches) and outdoors (41-3.75), and the school record in the javelin (147-1). Monck, a senior 4-year member of the volleyball team from Colorado Springs, Colo., played in nearly 500 sets during her career at Waldorf, recording 668 kills, 940 digs and 1,595 assists. She is a four-time NSAA Scholar-Athlete and a two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
The final Warrior student-athletes honored for their overall athletic excellence were Waldorf Honor Athlete Award winners Sione Aonga, a senior defensive lineman for the Warrior football team, and senior softball pitcher Kaylie Brindley. Playing two seasons at Waldorf, the defender from Reno, Nev., had 49 tackles and five quarterback sacks before an injury cut Aonga's senior season short, a season in which he earned NSAA Scholar-Athlete honors. Brindley is a four-year Warrior from Earlham, Iowa, who has racked up 24 career victories and three saves in 429 1-3 innings pitching while striking out 220 opposing hitters. A 2017 NSAA Scholar-Athlete, she also is a two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
WALDORF’S NSAA/HEART OF AMERICA CONFERENCE/ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERS M. Basketball // Kaden Verdin, 2nd Team // Falmata Tula, Honorable Mention
W. Basketball // Taylor Fricke, Honorable Mention
M. Cross Country // Nic Ganzeveld, 2nd Place // Andrew Murley, 3rd Place
// Cale Crowder, Honorable Mention // Alexander Holzinger, Honorable Mention // Tyron Jones, Honorable Mention
M. Indoor Track & Field // // // //
Isaiah Craig, High Jump Nic Ganzeveld, Mile Justin Jacobi, Heptathlon Cameron Newsome, High Jump
W. Cross Country
W. Indoor Track & Field
// Marissa Kuik, 1st Place
// Marissa Kuik, 3,000 meters & 5,000 meters
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M. Outdoor Track & Field Samuel Huntley, 2nd Team // Nic Ganzeveld, 5,000 meters Hilton Joseph, 2nd Team // Cameron Newsome, High Jump Robert Mosley, 2nd Team Cameron Newsome, 2nd Team W. Outdoor Track & Field Adam Rademacher, 2nd Team // Kaila Jackson, 100 meters Jordin Roberts, 2nd Team // Marissa Kuik, 1,500 meters, James Bell III, WALDORF MAGAZINE // FALL 2018 5,000 meters & 10,000 meters Honorable Mention
// Auburn Miller, Shot Put // Peyton Russell, Javelin
M. Soccer // Jean Bonnin, NSAA Offensive Player of Yea & 1st Team NSAA & A.I.I. // Jacob Harris, NSAA Defensive Player of Year & 1st Team NSAA; 2nd Team A.I.I. // Omar Aguilar, 1st Team NSAA // Jose Beltran, 1st Team NSAA & A.I.I. // Riley Gibson, 2nd Team A.I.I. // Jose Rincon, 2nd Team NSAA // Cameron Saul, 2nd Team NSAA & A.I.I. // Howard Sturgeon, 2nd Team NSAA // Rodrigo Freitas, Honorable Mention A.I.I.
W. Soccer // Amairani Zuniga, 1st Team // Miahra Treleaven, 2nd Team
M. Wrestling // Taylor Lehman, Honorable Mention (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Baseball // Nestor Jimenez, Second Team // Joey Ponder, Gold Glove 2nd Base // Riley MacDonald, Honorable Mention // Garrett Gillen, Honorable Mention
Softball // Hattie Hupke, First Team & Gold Glove 3rd Base // Payge Jurgens, Second Team
M. Golf // Zabdiel Flores, Honorable Mention
W. Golf // Halle Hauer, Honorable Mention // Nicole Misner, Honorable Mention
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ing 8.8 tackles per game, while Cameron Newsome and James Bell III each were No. 2 in the NSAA in interceptions (4) and sacks (6.5), respectively. A team that graduated just six seniors, the Warriors first winning season in 20 years raises the bar in terms of expectations for Waldorf’s future on the field.
MEN'S SOCCER Waldorf makes history on gridiron with unbeaten home season As Samuel Huntley raced into the end zone for a game-winning, two-point conversion in overtime, the dramatic finish put a fitting cap on the first winning season in 20 years for the Warrior football team. Waldorf went a perfect 6-0 at home and racked up an impressive 7-4 record on the year, the program’s most-successful campaign in four-year history, and first winning season since 1997, when the Warriors were a junior college program. Waldorf also finished third in the NSAA with a 5-3 record. A stout defense and a diverse offense led by multi-talented sophomore quarterback Hilton Joseph powered the stellar season, as Waldorf was in the nation’s Top 25 in eight categories as a team including No. 8 in first downs per game (24.7), No. 20 in total rushing yards (2,248), and No. 25 in total yards per game (436.9) and points per game (35.2). Individually, Joseph was No. 2 in the NSAA in total yards per game (282.0) as he ran for 773 yards and 12 touchdowns, and threw for 2,047 yards and 21 scores. Defensively, Jeremiah Jackson shared the NSAA lead averag-
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the Warriors into the A.I.I. title match against No. 9-ranked George Gwinnett. Riding the momentum of their shootout win, the Warriors dominated as Stephens made seven saves and Bonnin and Jose Rincon each scored a goal in Waldorf’s 2-0 championship victory, which sent the Warriors to their first-ever NAIA National Championship tournament. Waldorf finished its first-ever NAIA National season in the first round, falling 5-0 to No. 1-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan.
Refocused Warriors win first trip to nationals
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Following a strong season, the North Star Athletic Association title came down to the final game of the regular season between the Waldorf men’s soccer team and the visiting Bellevue Bruins. With the title within grasp, the Warriors fell 2-0 to the Bruins, who claimed the regular-season NSAA title. Motivated by that near-miss at a championship, Waldorf headed to the postseason driven to succeed, once again meeting Bellevue in the first round of the Association of Independent Institutions tournament in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Tied 1-1 after regulation, the battle between NSAA foes went through 20 minutes of overtime action with no one scoring, sending the game into a penalty-kick shootout. Waldorf goalkeeper Corey Stephens made two saves on five attempts by Bruins in the shoot-out, while his teammates Jean Bonnin, Omar Aguilar, Athos Menteiro and Cameron Saul all netted goals, propelling
A two-time All-Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference player while a Warrior, Arenas played in 34 games, scoring one goal and assisting on seven others while at Waldorf. “The current ladies on the squad are a hardworking group, I look to grow that with new players that have the same mentality,” Arenas said. “Hard work in training will drive competition up, in turn closing the score lines in games and as we look to get positive results. “I’m defensive minded,” the Warriors new coach added, “but enjoy the magic of creating opportunities going forward when the chance is there.”
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After a season of near-misses, Waldorf graduate Lugo Arenas takes over Warrior women’s soccer program The Waldorf women’s soccer team ended up being the hardluck squad of the season, playing well but coming up short five times in one-goal losses, twice in overtime setbacks, and falling by two goals or less in nine contests. Compiling a 1-17 mark on the season, the Warriors look to put those near misses behind them under the new leadership of Lugo Arenas, who took control of the program in February. A 2015 Waldorf graduate, Arenas returns to his alma mater after spending three seasons as an assistant men's soccer coach for Buena Vista University.
Places 8th at national qualifier The Waldorf Cheerleading squad’s second competitive season ended strong, with the Warriors eighth at the NAIA Competitive Cheer and Dance Qualifying Competition–Northwest Qualifying. The Warriors competed in three events during their season, beating Grand View in a three-way meet, and finishing second at the Central Methodist Cheer and Dance Classic.
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Despite that fact, Waldorf advanced to the NSAA playoffs before seeing their season ended in two games in the postseason. A season that saw the Warriors battle even harder against the weather, as snow, rain and soggy field conditions left Waldorf without a home game.
Waldorf finishes strong on diamond with late-season surge
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The Warrior baseball team won 17-of-29 games during a late regular-season push to finish the year 20-30 overall and fifth in the NSAA with a 13-10 record. Jimmy Quirk provided one highlight, getting within one out of pitching a no-hitter for the Warriors in a 2-0 win at Hastings in mid-March. Waldorf’s offense came alive as the Warriors were third in the NSAA in home runs (37) and third in doubles (82) during the year, which ended with a pair of losses at the NSAA Tournament.
SOFTBALL
Warrior softball plays strong on field, despite hurdles off the diamond
Waldorf golf teams finish 4th and 5th, hosting second half NSAA Championship In a golf season stretched from the fall through the spring, the Waldorf women’s and men’s golf teams finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the NSAA Championships, with two rounds played in the fall in North Dakota, and the final 36 holes played in Waverly, Iowa, and hosted by Waldorf. Caden McAnally’s hole-in-one on his final hole of the championship was one of the highlights of the men’s tournament, which saw Zabdiel Flores earn AllConference honorable mention honors, as he finished ninth. Flores shot a 20-over 308 (7781-74-76).
The Waldorf softball team battled weather, and an administrative error, to finish a strong season on the diamond 10-33 overall and 9-17 in NSAA play. The Warriors record didn’t reflect some of the team’s true success on the field, as seven wins were forfeited because of an administrative error.
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On the women’s side, Nicole Misner and Halle Hauer earn All-NSAA honorable mention honors as Misner finished 11th
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at 56-over 344 (86-84-92-82), and Hauer was 12th at 62-over 350 (91-92-86-81).
come the third player in Waldorf hardwood history to break the 1,000-point mark in his career.
During the year, a pair of team victories for the Waldorf men highlighted their season, as they beat Iowa Wesleyan, 49.5-40.5, in the fall and the Warriors won Clarke Spring Invite by four strokes with a team score of 301.
Verdin finished with 1,071 points in 115 games for the Warriors, ranking him No. 3 all-time. He also grabbed 636 career rebounds, which ranks him No. 2 all-time, and his 81 career blocked shots rank him No. 3 all-time.
Flores also added an individual championship, shooting a 2-under 69 to win the Simpson Spring Invitational II by three shots.
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On the women’s side, Waldorf scored a team victory, as well, winning their own Waldorf Invitational in October by three shots with a 353 total.
MEN'S BASKETBALL Waldorf women secure first NSAA playoff berth
Waldorf battles way to home playoff date A senior-dominated Waldorf men’s basketball team battled hard, leading the NSAA standings early in the season with three straight wins on the road to open league play, en route to a fourth-place finish in the regular season. Going 13-16 overall, and 8-8 in NSAA play, the Warriors earned themselves a home playoff date in front of a raucous Waldorf crowd before the season came to an end against visiting Mayville State. A memorable season that saw senior post Kaden Verdin be-
The Waldorf women’s basketball team turned up its game on the hardwood, coming within a shot of upsetting the No. 6 team in the nation, and earning its first NSAA playoff berth with a 6-21 overall record and a 3-13 mark in league play. Shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, which ranked the Warriors No. 15 in the nation, Waldorf’s strong push this winter earned the team a first-round match-up with then-No.7 ranked Jamestown in the NSAA postseason before the year came to an end. Junior forward Taylor Fricke led the way averaging teamhighs of 12.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, becoming the first All-NSAA honoree for the Warrior women’s basketball team, and closing in on the 1,000-point career mark herself with 724 career points after three season for Waldorf.
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Lehman wraps up Warrior wrestling career with trip to NAIA Nationals Taylor Lehman finished third at the Heart of America Conference tournament at 133 pounds, earning the senior a return trip to the NAIA National Tournament. Teammates Jonathan Halk, 141 pounds, and Jacob Pinedo, 285 pounds, each finished sixth at the HAC tournament, each one win shy of nationals.
Fellow 130-pounder, De’anna Prince, also won her first match before heading to the consolation bracket, where she again, won her first match before seeing her run end. Adding victories for the Warrior women, all in the consolation bracket, were Amanda Mercier and Jasmine Alexander, both wrestling at 109 pounds, and Victoria Lyons, at 136 pounds. Each won their first consolation bracket match before seeing their run at nationals end. As a team, Waldorf finished 24th with 12.5 team points.
VOLLEYBALL
First season of Ebenhoe-era shows promise The Waldorf volleyball team began a new era under firstyear head coach Bri Ebenhoe, and her husband and assistant, Matt Ebenhoe.
Yamada advances to round 16 at nationals Waldorf junior Akina Yamada earned a first-match win to advance to the round of 16, leading the way for the Warrior women’s wrestling team at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) Nationals. The 130-pounder added a consolation-bracket win, advancing to the final eight in the consolation bracket before seeing her season end.
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...yarns and patterns, making up kits for volunteers and buying yarn to hand out to participants.
Roger Harford rolls way to Nationals for Warrior bowling team Waldorf junior Roger Harford enjoyed his best weekend of the season at the perfect time, averaging almost 218 pins per game for six games to finish fourth overall to earn a berth to the United State Bowling Congress National Tournament. Harford finished with a six-game total of 1,308 pins. Harford finished tied for 17th in the nation individually at nationals, bowling strong in qualifying and racking up a total of 1,052 pins in six games.
At the NAIA National tournament, Lehman advanced to the quarterfinals before back-toback losses ended his season.
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A thrilling season on the hardwood, that saw the Warriors go 5-27 overall and 2-14 in NSAA play, included a dramatic five-set upset of Presentation at home and a four-set victory over Mayville State on the hardwood at Hanson Fieldhouse in Forest City on Senior Day.
Once into bracket action, the Warrior junior rolled two strong games only to see his head-tohead opponent rally in the third game for the match win. Harford’s run to nationals highlighted a strong season for the Warriors, as the men finished 20th as a team at the USBC Team Section Championships. The Warrior women did not compete as a team at the Section Championship, but Allison Furman led the way individually finishing 87th at sectionals with a six-game total of 1,092 pins.
In celebration of American Heart Month, the KnitWits club collected the donated hats throughout the month of February. Through a combination of local media, the central location of Waldorf’s campus and the help of churches and other large area organizations, it was only a matter of days before the tiny hats came flooding in. “It was really neat how many people stepped up,” DeYoung said of the project. By the first week in March, a total of 291 “little hats” were packed and ready to be sent out to the West Des Moines collection point. With all of the success of their first collaborative project, the KnitWits are only getting started using their hobbies and talents to impact the world around them. While DeYoung is convinced that the group will participate in the annual Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign again, she also mentioned the potential of jumping in to a similar project for the fall semester in which they create purple hats to raise awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome. DeYoung also explained that a lot of the hats would be used in local hospitals and clinics. “It’s cool because these people do a lot of hard work, and it actually benefits those who need it in our area.”
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WALDORF CAMPUSNAIA NEWS SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Baseball // // // // // // //
Garrett Gillen Taylor Giving Alex Gustafson Mitchell Keeran Adam Kovash Riley MacDonald Jimmy Quirk
Women’s Basketball // Taylor Fricke // Georgina Wirth // Sydney Beasley
Cheerleading // Victoria Carra // Madison Stenersen
Women’s Golf // Hallie Hauer // Haley Lawrence
Softball // Kaylie Brindley // Hattie Hupke // Madison Mason
Men’s Track & Field // Justin Jacobi // Jesse Vega
Women’s Track & Field // Bailey Matthaides // Patricia German Molina
Volleyball // Danica Cheney // Erica Fee // Kaitlyn Monck
WALDORF’S NAIA CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER // // // // // // // //
Baseball–Alex Gustafson Men’s Basketball–Mike English Women’s Basketball–Taylor Fricke Men’s Bowling–Kyle Swiderski Women’s Bowling–Jenna Haugen Cheerleading–Madison Stenersen Men’s Cross Country–Andrew Murley Women’s Cross Country– Marissa Widener // Football–Sione Aonga // Men’s Golf–Zabdiel Flores // Women’s Golf–Kailee Ward // Ice Hockey–Braedan Pearce // Men’s Indoor Track & Field–Jesse Vega // Women’s Indoor Track & Field– Katelynn Ramirez // Men’s Outdoor Track & Field– Justin Jacobi // Women’s Outdoor Track & Field– Bailey Matthaidess // Men’s Soccer–Jacob Harris // Women’s Soccer–Brianna Schneidewind // Softball–Bree Hamblin // Volleyball–Danica Cheney // Men’s Wrestling–Taylor Lehman 16 WALDORF MAGAZINE // FALL 2018 // Women’s Wrestling–Alaura Couch
Student-Athlete Profile THE YEAR OF KUIK
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alking across campus or sitting in class, sophomore Marissa Kuik might not stand-out from the rest of the Waldorf students, but the distance runner from Coon Rapids, Minn., competitively proved to be the Warriors biggest star of the 2017-18 academic year. Five North Star Athletic Association individual championships, six individual school records, a member of three relay-record setting teams and two NAIA National Championship berths; 2017-18 definitely was The Year of Kuik. Competing from September through May, first in cross county, then in indoor track and field, and finally in outdoor track and field, Kuik made her mark by racing away with the NSAA Cross Country individual championship in November, earning her first trip to an NAIA National Championship. Not alone in her standout performance, though, the Warriors also got huge efforts from senior Nic Ganzeveld and sophomore Andrew Murley, who finished second and third in the NSAA men’s Cross Country Championships, also earning NAIA National Championship berths. That raised the bar for all the Warrior runners, as well as field student-athletes, as the Waldorf track and field programs followed suit and provided weekly highlights for War-
rior Athletics throughout the year. All totaled, the Waldorf men set 11 new school records during indoor and outdoor track and field, and led by Kuik’s own individual dominance on the track, the Warrior women set 16 new school records in the winter and spring 2018. Kuik’s remarkable sophomore season continued with NSAA Championships in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters during the indoor season, then she added two more titles during the outdoor season, racing to victory in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. In the later, Kuik earned her second NAIA Nationals berth. She leads a group of five Warrior studentathletes to outdoor nationals, as Ganzeveld and Murley both made their second trip to nationals this year, both running in the men’s marathon. They were joined by Nathan Meiners at nationals in the marathon, and making her second straight trip to outdoor nationals was senior javelin thrower Peyton Russell. Along with earning a berth to nationals in the marathon, Ganzeveld also claimed the third NSAA Outdoor Championships this spring for the Warriors, winning the men’s 5,000 to give Waldorf’s distance team a sweep in the event.
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MELANIE HARMS ESPELAND— LIVING UP TO THE HISTORY
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on’t let her petite frame or her kind and ever-so-welcoming demeanor fool you; Melanie Harms Espeland is ready to work. Born and raised in Forest City, the Wartburg College graduate came full circle back home when she was hired as the Associate Professor and Department Chair of Music for Waldorf University this spring. Graduating from Wartburg in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education with Music Therapy, Harms Espeland jetted off to Los Angeles, Calif., to work as a music therapist for kids with autism. Her career eventually took her back across the country to be a music therapist for the LaVelle School for the Blind in The Bronx in New York before again making her way back to the Midwest to pursue a master’s degree. However, this move wasn’t home for long. After graduating in 2003 with her Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from University of Kansas, Harms Espeland headed south to Tallahassee, Fla., to be a director of music therapy at Big Bend Hospice and to work in schools with kids who have autism and other neurological disorders. But there was no denying that her roots were planted in the land of “Midwest nice.” After once again returning to Kansas to get her Doctorate in Special Education with emphases in autism and behavioral disorders from the University of Kansas, Harms Espeland accepted a job with Wartburg in 2009 as the Director of Music Therapy. Her time there included writing Wartburg’s first master’s degree, Master’s of Arts in Music Therapy, and running her own private music therapy business, of which she still manages today, titled, “Cadence,” with the inclusive tagline, “All needs. All abilities.” Not only has she coined that phrase as the motto of her business, but it tends to be the motto of Harms Espeland’s teaching philosophy as well.
“I really do think that I can provide a wider vision of opportunities and potentials for students by way of music in their daily lives, whether they’re a major or not,” she explained. “I see music as being something for all abilities across all ages, and I would like our department to reflect that as well.” For a woman who has been to every coast and succeeded in every place she has resided, it’s easy to wonder what brought her back to the fields of corn and changing seasons of rural Iowa. “Besides the fact that this is my hometown– my mom still lives in my childhood home here in Forest City, my husband was the lifeguard at the Forest City pool–primarily, I came here for the people,” she genuinely stated. “I wanted to be part of a work environment that also sustains relationships across communities and cultures.” And Waldorf was that environment. Nine years, two kids and a husband later, the Forest City native found her way home. The first few months of this new job have been spent making her way from meetingto-meeting around Waldorf’s campus, forming and fostering relationships with people she has both known since grade school and those who are newer faces in town, and once again finding her place in a community she has always considered home. On a daily basis, Harms Espeland’s responsibilities include teaching various classes for the music department, recruiting, collaborating on various committees around campus, overseeing the department budget and adjunct professors, working with various instruments and ensembles, taking on administrative programming throughout the university and continuing research on music and memory, music therapy and neurologic disabilities. “I so enjoy the collaboration with people university-wide,” she stated of her first few
weeks in the position. “I leave meetings inspired and motivated, and it has opened a new world for me. Our first priority is to design a plan with the department that is strong in mission and tradition, but that is progressive and forward moving. I want to ensure that those who have invested in the department have a voice in our future, to help build a sustainable mission and philosophy of the department that will radiate through the actions of both faculty and students.” But as she looks toward the future of Waldorf’s music department, it would be impossible to not look at from where the department has come.
“I think the greatest challenge for me will be to live up to some of the history in this program,” she ex-
plained. “John Williams, Ben Allaway, Steve Thompson...I want us to find that again.”
Having never even attended Waldorf, Harms Espeland is and was still fully aware of the impact these notable leaders had on campus and in the Forest City community. Their passion was primarily for music and the students, and the success just followed suit. “I kind of equate Waldorf with John Williams. He represents Waldorf for me,” she explained. “He came to my performances and, as a student, supported and encouraged me, only because he wanted me to succeed. He was community-based, personal, natural and genuine, and those all describe Waldorf to me.” One of the first projects Harms Espeland is tackling this fall, is an artist series that reflects diversity in the industry. While many of these details are still in the planning phases, the new department chair is organizing one of the performances to be a trumpet trio that she used to sing with. The group... HARMS ESPELAND continued pg 32
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(L to R in both photos) Reese and Adam Isaacson
THE ISAACSON BROTHERS Found more than football at waldorf
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t’s an early wakeup call and a fresh brewed pot of coffee. It’s strolling in to work at 6 a.m. for a 24 hour shift to relieve the guy on duty, even though clock-in time isn’t for another hour. It’s checking and double-checking (and triple-checking) the rigs and equipment to make sure you’re prepared at a moment’s notice for a call, no matter what time of day, because any amount of fumbling in the moment could mean life or death. It’s being able to stay completely calm and rational while staring into the face of chaos.
and Adam ’13 Isaacson, it truly is in their blood.
The life of a firefighter isn’t for everyone, but for Reese ‘12
Growing up, the two oldest Isaacson brothers had always
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Most who walk up those groaning wooden steps of Salveson for the first time come in as strangers. But through just a few short years of cramming for exams, early morning classes and conversations that last until the wee hours of the morning, nearly all leave feeling as though they have found those people who the word “friends” doesn’t do justice. For the Isaacson brothers, joining the Waldorf family took on an even deeper meaning.
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been on the same team. Through high school sports, sharing friends and being only a year apart in age, they were not only teammates and brothers, they were best friends. Reese was the first in line of his three brothers to graduate high school and choose to continue his education. The offensive lineman from Van Meter had what could have been a tough college decision turned into an easy answer when he received a scholarship offer to play football from Waldorf, in addition to a spot on the starting lineup in his first season.
“I was nervous at first about going to Forest City and Waldorf, but visiting campus definitely helped,” Reese explained. “Campus was small, but it made me feel less overwhelmed at the time…I knew I needed it.” And his brother, Adam was no different. A quick campus visit to see Reese during his freshman year at Waldorf led to making some great connections with the coaches and the Forest City community. The visit reeled him in to don the purple and gold as a running back on the football team alongside his older brother. Both men knew they wanted to
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“The friends I made at Waldorf are my best friends today,” Reese explained. “We had great relationships with our professors, great relationships with coaches…We recently went and visited friends from Waldorf who live in California. We all try to get together every couple of years even though we’re all spread out.”
inspired both Adam and Reese to find success and passion far beyond the football field. Stuart Isaacson, father of the Isaacson clan, worked as a career firefighter in Des Moines as his boys were growing up, and somewhere along the line, without saying a word, he passed a calling for the profession down to his two oldest sons. “Closer to graduation, I started to realize that starting out in a cubicle would not hit me very well, and in the back of my head I always thought that I might end up [fire fighting],” Reese recalled. The older brother began working for an ambulance service and a smaller fire service immediately after graduating from college. And while, deep down, Adam, too, had a feeling that he would end up in the profession, he took a little longer to come to that realization. “It’s such a great career, and I kind of thought I would go into it coming out of high school,” the middle Isaacson brother reminisced. Nevertheless, it took a degree in business and
marketing management and a job as an industrial supplies salesman to make him realize he wanted something more. It was around the time that both brothers were ready to take the next step in their careers that the Des Moines Fire Department began the search for new recruits. However, through a year-long hiring process, working to be a firefighter is and was not your typical job search. The Isaacson brothers' applicant class started at around 700 contenders, with 18 spots to fill. Through an initial application process, a physical test, a written test, a civil service interview and finally, an interview with a panel of local fire chiefs, those 700 candidates are slowly whittled down to the very best aspirants. The odds were definitely stacked against them through these grueling tests, as the last time brothers were hired together in the Des Moines Fire Department was more than 20 years ago. By the end of 2015, though, the Isaacson bloodline proudly added two more firefighters into the mix, and after another yearlong training process in the firefighter academy, both brothers finally
Adam agreed. “The ability to build relationships was one thing I loved about Waldorf, even with the teachers and professors. I reached out to Dawn Johnson when I was in the process of getting hired, and she wrote a letter for me right away. It’s just nice to know that you can have those relationships, and that these people will have my back no matter how many years out of school I am.” It was these kinds of relationships that motivated and
Reese, Stuart & Adam Isaacson when Stuart was recognized as Des Moines 2018 Firefighter of the Year.
breathed a sigh of relief as they settled into their dream jobs in January 2017 “I think, personally, I have the best job in the entire world,” Adam declared. “You get to help people, you get great benefits; it’s everything you could ask for in the world.” But it’s obviously not a calling for just anyone. “It kind of comes naturally,” Reese explained about the job. “Dealing with emergency stuff, a lot of people lose their mind, and for us, it’s just another day in the office. It’s just natural.” While putting themselves in unknown situations and remaining calm in dangerous circumstances are obviously not traits that can be taught, each of these men can trace back huge impacts that Waldorf had that helped them navigate toward the success they have today. “Waldorf instilled in me to live, learn and serve,” Reese explained. “Even on the football team at the time, we raked people’s yards as a community project, we cleaned, we did breakfast buddies (breakfast with elementary kids); Waldorf really started rolling the ball in getting me interested in the community and helping out. That’s all you do in the fire service. You’re coming to people’s needs, whether you’re going to someone’s house to pick them up after a fall, putting out a fire, whatever it is. Waldorf was huge in getting us involved in service to others.” Growing up so close together and striving toward many similar goals could have made for some serious sibling rivalry. Instructors, teammates and even people at the station have tried and ... ISAACSON continued next page
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...failed to pit the Isaacson brothers against each other, but it only seemed to make the Waldorf graduates closer. So close, that Adam even considers his main inspiration to be his older brother. “Reese has always been a great role model for me. He has always pushed himself to be successful. He’s just such a driven person,” Adam thoughtfully stated. “He worked hard and set a good standard for me. Anything he puts his mind to, he succeeds at.” This kind of relationship has bode them well in their current positions. While they aren’t serving in the same station in Des Moines, they are on the same 24 hours on, 48 hours off division, and it is not uncommon for them to be out on the same call. Reese described a recent fire that their two stations were called out to tend. “When things get crazy, sometimes stuff gets unorganized, and we go rogue,” the older brother joked about the experience. “[Adam] and I picked up a nozzle together and started taking on the second alarm basement fire together. It was awesome.” “It’s like we’re back on the same team again,” Adam agreed.
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Though their dad, Stuart Isaacson, serves in a different station with a different division, the brothers are proud to carry on the family tradition of public service. “He never really pushed us to go into fire fighting, but I think he always knew,” Adam explained. “He was such a huge influence for both of us.” Despite the fact that you don’t necessarily need a title to be considered an esteemed role model, it’s fitting to mention that Stuart Isaacson was just recently recognized as the 2018 Des Moines Fire Fighter of the Year, giving the Isaacson brothers yet another leg up to have quite evidently learned from the very best. Through these kinds of recognitions, determinedly and successfully making their way through a cut throat hiring process and the ongoing skills and strength of mind it takes to be a firefighter, it’s clear that the Isaacson family has found success in their current positions. But that doesn’t mean they are settling in quite yet. While it’s still relatively new, Waldorf’s master’s program of Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Fire Science is currently the most popular master’s course load, with many firefighters taking advantage of these online classes to further
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their education and advance their careers within their respective departments. Graduating from Waldorf once didn’t seem to be enough for Adam, as his sights are now set on another degree from the Warrior family, in the Fire Rescue Executive Leadership master’s program. “I’m looking forward to building more relationships with other professionals in my field,” he explained of his decision to further his education. “It’ll help having that background when I’m ready to move forward. It’s advantageous to always better yourself.” Reese also went on to explain how important it was to be educated in the field of fire fighting. “Even having a four-year degree helps to get you hired in the department. You either have to have a bachelor’s [degree] or military experience. A master’s could really help you move to chief level.” Community. Passion. Tradition. Success. Waldorf’s pillars that aren’t only a line on a website, but as evidence seen through the accomplishments of Reese and Adam, they are truly lived out in Warriors on campus and around the world. From their time on the football field where they were taught discipline and how to react at a moment’s notice, to their experi-
ences in the classroom that gave them the tools to learn how to think logically and strategically as they strive toward their life goals, to the invaluable relationships that became both their professional and personal support systems, the Isaacson brothers credit Waldorf and the values that were instilled during their time here as being an integral part of how they got to where they are today. “I had a really great experience at Waldorf,” Adam evoked.
“I just think it’s really important for people to know that the Waldorf community will be there for you forever.”
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Alumni Profile
JESSICA (SWANSON) BRUCKHOFF ’00
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t’s the difference between a high school senior being able to afford college or having to put off his or her dreams for the time being. It’s the ability to take off years of student loan payments from the shoulders of those who choose to continue their education, decreasing their financial burden in a world of rent, car payments and an ever-increasing price tag on life. Through scholarships and donations, the Forest City Education Foundation provides financial support to graduating Forest City High School seniors, giving them a much-needed boost as they start off to pave their own journey. But the donor visits, the fundraisers, the coordination of events, board meetings and intense behind-the-scenes details don’t just happen. Executive Director for the Forest City Education Foundation, Jessica Bruckhoff ‘00, utilizes her passions for education and helping young people every day to make sure students have opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise have.
“Sometimes I still pinch myself and am like, ‘I can’t believe I get to do this,’” Bruckhoff evoked.
Bruckhoff’s, formerly Swanson’s, Waldorf story began as a slightly unconventional one, when she decided mid-summer after senior year of high school to enroll in classes at then, Waldorf College. One semester in, she left the purple and gold campus for a short stint in pursuing massage therapy. But she couldn’t seem to stay away from the Warrior family, who welcomed her back with open arms in the fall of 1997. Immediately upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business, Bruckhoff and her husband Jason ’00, who was a Waldorf admissions counselor at the time, packed up to begin a life in Des Moines. However, it was while giving a presentation in the Davenport headquarters of the company she worked for at the time, that
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she got word of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. That day was a time of reflection for many, and Bruckhoff was no different. “I just remember thinking that this is not what I want to do with my life,” she recalled. The following year, the couple moved back home to Forest City to start their family. Fourteen years, a career as an insurance agent and two kids later, the job posting for the executive director position opened up, and Bruckhoff knew she had to go for it. “I applied thinking it would be really exciting to be a part of something that makes a difference,” she recalled, her twinkling eyes fully reflecting the genuineness of her statements. Her background might not have been in nonprofit work, but her obvious passion for the position was so infectious that shortly after sending in her application, the job was hers. Since taking over as executive director in 2016, Bruckhoff has gone above and beyond, leading the efforts that continued the growth of the scholarship funds from $65,000 in 2009 to over $400,000 worth of donations and more than 361 scholarships awarded to the class of 2018. But her motivation and drive to accomplish these tasks wasn’t something that just appeared. As someone who struggled in school and had to work harder than many classmates to find success, and as a parent, who has had to help her kids find different study habits to navigate their own schooling, education has become very near to Bruckhoff’s heart. “I had to work my hiney off in school,” she recalled. “So I would definitely say that my experience in school and college drives me to help these kids. Also, college is expensive; kids need all of the help they can get.” Following the Forest City senior awards night in May, Bruckhoff had a male student approach her to tell her that before that evening, he wasn’t able to afford his dream of going to Iowa State University. But, because of the scholarships he received that night,
that dream was now going to be a reality. “It’s exhausting; I’m not going to lie about that,” Bruckhoff openly explained of her position. “But when you have a student who comes in and says that to you, it makes it all worth it. The smile on the donor’s face, the smile on the kid’s face; it’s all worth it.” It’s a combination of Bruckhoff’s heart for others, her hard work and long hours and her humility through it all that continues to help Forest City’s students take on their dreams of changing the world. But she credits the community for any and all success that the Forest City Education Foundation has and continues to see. “It all just shows you the kind of support the Forest City community and alumni and the Forest City school district staff give to our students. The Forest City Education Foundation Board, the families of our donors, and of course, the Hanson Foundation; we would be nothing without them. For such a small community, we’re pretty lucky.” As an institution, Waldorf strives to instill a mission of service in each student who walks across the stage. While it’s common to tell stories of alumni who have gone to other countries and distant places to serve, so often we overlook our graduates who planted their roots right here in our Forest City community. These alumni tend to be the ones who don’t shy away from volunteer opportunities, are at the front of the line with ideas on how to improve our area and are involved in organizations and projects that work to better our community. While her hardworking, humble approach to life might not always gain her the recognition she deserves, Bruckhoff is a standout example of one of these alumni. Thanks for all you do for our community, Jessica! We’re proud to call you a member of the Warrior family.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY
"MITAKUYE OYASIN!" (We are all related) Article written by ANUJA KC and ANTOINE CUMMINS
Dear Friends, As some of you may know, our community has been blessed by the continual growth and success of Campus Ministry at Waldorf. As another fall semester welcomes a new class of students into our family, I can’t wait to see how God will shape us, and I’m excited to experience more of what God has to teach us! For our community, another semester means more opportunities to worship together at chapel each week. It means more opportunities to wake up early on Saturday mornings to serve and spend time with our neighbors in the community. It means more opportunities for late night discussions (and pizza!) about what God is up to in our lives and in the world. It means many more opportunities to reconnect with our Creator and to, at the same time, be unraveled and embraced by His love. I believe that what is happening on our campus is truly special. To have so many students, faculty and staff members, from different cultures and faith backgrounds, coming together in community to pursue God is not only remarkable but a powerful expression of resistance: a faithful pursuit of transformation over conformity. Especially, in a time like ours, when it is so easy to become distracted and overwhelmed by the endless divisive issues facing our world today. Achievements like this, however, rarely occur in a community without the support and investment from leaders that exhibit vision and courage. On behalf of all who have had our lives shaped by what God is able to do on our campus, I would like to thank Raymond Beebe, chair of the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation, Pastor Rod Hopp from Immanuel Lutheran Church, and Pastor Pat Hall, president of the Association of Congregations for their guidance and contributions to our Campus Ministry. I would also like to thank Waldorf’s administration, the Foundation, and the Association of Congregations for the endless work that goes into supporting Waldorf Campus Ministry.
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he 2018 Spring Mission Trip was an incredible success! For spring break, a total of 18 students and 5 staff members from Waldorf University Campus Ministry loaded into vans and ventured to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota on a service-learning trip. The trip was in response to the cultural immersion invitation from the Pine Ridge Retreat Center to spend a week in the Oglala Sioux Tribe community. This year, the trip was modeled after the ELCA Peace Not Walls initiative that focuses on accompaniment, awareness-raising and advocacy.
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As you may know, there is a long and generally misunderstood history of the Native American experience and our group set out to hear from those who have been censored for far too long. Native Americans faced colonization following the arrival of settlers to North America, but despite the initial relationship between natives and early settlers that was based on hospitality, over the years, this relationship turned into a bloody war over land and power. In the process, Native Americans not only lost their lands but also lost the freedom of their indigenous lifestyle; rich in culture, norms and values. When the reservations were first formed, the purpose was to create a legal boundary for hundreds of tribes to live on the land. Today some reservations are the poorest places in the United States and Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is the poorest of them all.
Antoine R. Cummins Campus Ministry Coordinator
On the trip, we got a chance to meet people from the community in order to hear first-person accounts of the challenges that life on the reservation presents. One of the major issues on the reservation is poverty. In some situations, more than four families share a single house leading to various health issues. In addition to poverty,
As those of us on campus look forward to what another year has in store, I invite you all to join the challenge to live our lives like Christ.
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CAMPUS MINISTRY shared beautiful stories of their rituals and practices. We were able to visit Project Thunder Valley, a sustainable development program whose purpose is to build the communities by employing young adults and youth from the community. This experience served as a highlight of our trip. This program is committed to building schools, houses, parks, and much more by training youth and seeks to use renewable resources to sustain the lifestyle. Overall, we had many opportunities to listen, which is unfortunately something that we don’t do often enough in society. In addition, we also visited several locations that are considered sacred like Wounded Knee, Wind Cave National Park, and the Crazy Horse Memorial that really added to our knowledge and understanding of Native American history and culture. Our group stayed at the Pine Ridge Retreat Center, led by Pastor Kay Ressel, the director of Native American Ministries. Pastor Kay serves the community by organizing immersion trips as well as helping to provide relief for basic needs. those living in Pine Ridge also face high rates of unemployment, suicide (especially the younger generation) and alcoholism. The unfortunate history of oppression and under development has negatively affected the reservation tremendously in both social and economic ways. “It was an extraordinary experience for me. The amount of things we got to learn in just a week was incredible. It is hard to control your emotions after learning the history of the Oglala Native Indian people,” said Sharese Hall, staff member in the Student Life department. “More than doing service work, we learned a lot of things. This experience gave me a new understanding of mission trips,” she added. Although there are several severe problems that the Reservation faces, we met people who are committed not only to positive change and lasting community development but people who are strongly committed to their culture. We met artists who use their art as a medium to express their love for the culture as well as a means of employment. The families we interacted with shared their struggles on the reservation but together
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Before going on the trip, our entire team, led by Peer Ministers Megan Haugen and Gretchen Burnette, worked hard to fundraise the trip costs, so we thanked all who were able to support our amazing experience by providing doughnuts and bake sale items. We would also like to thank the Waldorf Foundation for their generous support that allowed this life-changing trip to cost students only $200 each! The trip not only showed us how easy it is to forget about the needs of those who may appear different from us, but also helped us understand the power of privilege and our social responsibility that comes with it. Going forward, we hope to use our experiences and the stories that were shared with us to advocate for change and raise awareness. *For more information regarding our trip, resources or to have our group present about our trip contact Antoine Cummins at antoine.cummins@waldorf.edu.
(TOP) Crazy Horse Memorial. (TOP RIGHT) Native American PowWow. (CENTER RIGHT) Pastor Kay leading group discussion. (BOTTOM RIGHT) Group Picture
DID YOU KNOW? // In 1890, U.S. soldiers killed approximately 300 Sioux Indians near the Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. // There are 3,143 counties in the United States. Oglala Lakota County, contained entirely within the boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation, has the lowest per capita income ($8,768) in the country, and ranks as the "poorest" county in the nation. // An 89% unemployment rate was identified in a 2005 Department of the Interior report. With a labor force of 29,539 in the tribe (not specifically the reservation), just 3,131 were employed. The Department of the Interior has since ceased producing estimates of "unemployment." // Suicide is the second leading cause of deaths among people age 10-34. The highest rates are among males between ages 24-34 and 15 and 24, respectively.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni Profile
PHILIP DETRICK—TAKING THE LEAP
Making the Bold Move to Follow His Dreams “I genuinely enjoyed everyone on campus. I wanted to just be friends with everyone and have a great time,” Detrick remarked. And a great time, he had. Because of Waldorf’s size, Detrick was able to be involved in plenty of different aspects of the fine arts realm on campus. From designing sets, being a part of band, choir and theatre, participating in various tours, being on the choir council and even serving as scene shop supervisor for three years, Detrick had no lack of involvement in the campus’ world of performing arts.
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t’s not uncommon for recent college graduates to find themselves exactly where Philip Detrick ’16 was after donning his cap and gown and flipping that tassel: living back at home, confused and wondering where to go and what to do from here. As confused as he felt, though, it seemed as though Detrick’s path was always meant to lead to acting. When he was a senior at Bishop-Garrigan high school in Algona, Detrick decided to take part in the school madrigal. Following the show’s finale, the playwright who had written the script confronted Detrick to encourage a future in performing, and the seed had officially been planted.
Following high school, his college decision teetered between attending Northwestern College in Orange City or Waldorf. However, between the brand new musical theatre program, taking voice lessons on campus and attending a couple of that season’s performances, Detrick was quickly wooed into choosing the Warrior Family. “Tell Bob [AuFrance] that he just hooked me in with his charm,” Detrick fondly teased. From the first moment on campus, it was obvious that “reserved” wasn’t a word that would ever describe the aspiring actor.
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“I even served as the honorary pitch pipe player,” he joked. “It was awesome. I was always busy; I had a great time.” But Detrick’s busyness paid off. After working for his dad in Algona post-graduation, he took a leap and moved out to Rochester, New York, to live with his brother. “I knew absolutely nothing about Rochester,” Detrick recalled. “I basically had to breathe and tell myself, ‘I just gotta do this. I just gotta go.’” Within two days of living on the east coast, Detrick had found a job as a server in addition to three separate auditions to prepare for. While the overwhelming feelings were eminent, Detrick used his collegiate experiences to keep pushing forward.
to a combination of his natural talent and preparedness for the industry. While the “real world” of acting is all still relatively new to Detrick, he attributes much of his fast success to his time on campus. “It has been a lot of finding my own confidence and being self-dependent, and I got all of that from Waldorf. Definitely.” Whether it’s on Broadway, staying put in Rochester or somewhere else entirely, there’s no doubt that success will follow Detrick wherever this life takes him. His talents, of course, in the industry will take him far, but it’s Detrick’s attitude toward life that will get him much further. “Success looks different for everyone,” he explained. “My own success would be to be able to do theatre and make a living and have fun…Wherever that ends up being will be awesome.” Good luck, Philip! We can’t wait to see where life takes you!
(TOP LEFT) "Avenue Q" (puppet) shot, credit to Megan Colombo of Blackfriars Theatre. My character in that shot is Princeton (BELOW) "Damn Yankees" (baseball player) shot, credit to Nic Samper of Samperimages, character’s name was Henry
“I just kept asking myself, ‘If I was at Waldorf, how would I do this?’ and then I would go and do it just like that,” he reminisced on those first few weeks. If you ask Detrick what his current career is, he’d humbly tell you that he is “playing the role of the starving actor.” But what he might not mention is that he has starred in back-to-back shows in the regional theatre scene, a huge feat in the performing world, especially for someone just starting out, and that he hasn’t had to look too hard for new opportunities—a fact that pays tribute
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CLASS UPDATES: 1940'S Barbara (Heggen) Barker ’47 resides at the Atrium Retirement Village in Grand Junction, Colo. Dr. Boyd Holtan ’48 retired from faculty at West Virginia University in 1999 and lives in a rural home in West Virginia Valley. His use of the hobby blacksmith shop is drawing to an end. Kevin Jones ’48 served in the U.S. Air Force after Waldorf College before being employed by Diamond Match Co. in California, working as bookkeeper until promoted to manager. He eventually came into some health concerns and had to return to Minnesota. Kevin then attended Mankato State University to earn both B.A. and B.S. degrees that allowed him to continue on to teach business subjects at the high school level. While teaching, he attended University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire to receive his Master's of Teaching Business Education and did further work there on a Specialist degree. Kevin was then recruited to teach accounting at Itsaca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minn., where he retired and has lived for 38 years with his wife Betty. He still thanks Waldorf for his start in life! Arlie Olson ’48 and his wife Joan are both retired and living in Lake Mills. Jean (Nessa) Pemberton ’48 lives in Overland Park, Kan., at Brookdale Place for active people who are retired, so they could live near their daughter, June PembertonHansen and her family. Their son, John Jr. and his wife are retired and live near Tuscon, Ariz. Her family had a birthday party for her last spring to celebrate her 90th birthday!
CLASS UPDATES: 1950'S Pastor Arvid Harklau ’53 says, “Greetings to all of you! I am sorry to be unable to attend homecoming this year, but I am unable to travel that far. I still remember my time at Waldorf. Much has happened since. I went first to Luther College, then Luther Seminary in St. Paul. I served two parishes in South Dakota and two parishes in Iowa. From there, I took a year and a quarter of clinical training, first at Iowa State Mental Hospital, then at Cedar Rapids Hospital. During that time, I set up a jail ministry at Cedar Rapids. Then it was encouraged that I go into prison chaplaincy. Thus, I had 21 years at Lima Correctional, Lima, Ohio. Now, I am retired and this is now home to me. Many of our classmates are no longer with us. I guess we will meet again in Heaven. God bless and be with you all.”
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Bonnie (Bjelland) Kuns ’53 has lived in Forest City for the last 50 years. She taught 3rd and 4th grades at Forest City Elementary School for 37 years–a career that she loved. She has also taught piano for 30 years and continues to do that in her free time. Her son passed away in 2017, and she has two daughters, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bonnie also plays the organ and piano at her church and is enjoying “old age” despite the aches and pains! Koreen Askeland ’58 and his wife Karen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in April 2018. He retired from farming in 2003 but is still living on the farm. They have four daughters, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Les Carlson ’58 resides in Manchester. His wife, Carol (Simonson) Carlson ’58 passed away in 2014. David Duea ’58 says, “I had no idea how God would bless me throughout these years. I am 79, working 5.5 days/week; own and manage a business, farm in Iowa and do real estate in San Diego, Calif. I thank God often for a foundation built in church in Roland and the privilege to go to Waldorf –even though I couldn’t afford it, but I made it somehow. I sang in choir and learned to appreciate music. I graduated from Drake, was drafted into the Army and have been in business for 54 years. I have a [master’s degree] in the school of Hard Knocks! I was at a factory visit when I saw a new fire truck being made for Waldorf, Minn. with ‘Waldorf’ painted on the door, and I paid the driver of it extra to stop by Waldorf College and go into the president’s office and hand him papers saying, ‘I am delivering your new truck!’ The rest is history, but I wish I would have seen the expression on his face! God bless you all! I’ll never forget riding around Forest City in Butterball’s new car, living above Pinckney’s Drug Store, taking Clauson’s donkey downstairs into the community room on Halloween and many more!” Ervin Johnson ’58 graduated from Luther after attending Waldorf and had a career in banking. He and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 53 years, and have lived in the same house in Mankato, Minn. for 45 years. They have six grandchildren from three-25 years old and are now retired and playing cards, reading, gardening and napping! Helga (Oppedal) Kennedy ’58 is still painting and doing her Norwegian rosemaling. This year is her 50th year! She still attends a few craft shows and takes special orders.
Pastor David Teig ’58 still works as a pastor at Rush River Lutheran at River Falls, Wis. He lives on a hobby farm with his wife Dixie. Dixie (Severson) Teig ’58 retired from 30 years as a receptionist/registrar at Wapo Bible Camp.
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Pictured above are 3 members of the 1960 Waldorf College Quartet at a recent Advent/ Christmas concert in Henderson, Nevada: Rolfe Johnstad ‘60–1st tenor (Henderson); Richard Sansgaard ‘60–bass (Boise, ID); Ron Klipping ‘60–2nd tenor (Tacoma, WA) together with Henderson resident Eileen (Gustafson) Mestnik ’68. Ron Johnstad ’60 was represented and honored by baritone Ken Figuray of Henderson. The December 10, 2017, concert at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church was a benefit for a Lutheran orphanage in Liberia. Participants included several Las Vegas area choirs and instrumentalists. Michael Jensen ’60 and his wife Gloria have moved from Osseo, Wis. To Donna, Texas. Kathleen (Peterson) Anderson ’63 lives in Sioux Falls, SD. Her husband, Pastor O.K. Anderson, passed away August 2010. They have two married adult children and six grandchildren ages six-26. LaDonna (Solomonson) Flugum ’63 is retired and lives in Forest City with her husband Curtis. Donald Hanson ’63 retired in 1998 and is in good health. He and his wife enjoy their winters in Arizona. Bonnie (Lande) Hill ’63 retired from University of WH Hospital and Clinics. She is enjoying spending time with family, especially her granddaughter. She will be going on her second mission trip to the Dominican Republic soon! David Lybarger ’63 retired in 2007 after 33 years in pharmaceutical sales. He is currently volunteering at Lifeserve Blood Center and delivering Meals on Wheels for Wesley Life. Suzanne (Oppedahl) Globstad ’65 and husband Irving ’65 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2, 2017.
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ALUMNI NEWS Dr. Paul Hirdman ’65 resides in St. Paul, Minn., and authored the book, “A Discussion of Living Religions.” He describes it as a “brief introduction to six major world religions using a conversational approach as a group of friends talk about how they understand the fundamentals of reality and faith.” The book was published by Sola Publishing and is available at solapublishing.com! Karolyn (Kahl) Anderson ’68 has been spending her time cruising the ocean since she retired! Next year, they are headed to New Zealand, Sydney and Bali. She has twice conducted “Heritage Discovery Tours” to Norway for her American-Norwegian relatives. The chatter on those successful trips coerced her to plan a third trip in 2020 for the dozens now interested in their family backgrounds. The two years of Norwegian language she learned at Waldorf has helped, but not as much as the English spoken by her kin in Norway! Karolyn says, “Thank you, classmates of ’68. My Waldorf years are my fondest memories. I’m saddened to see many names (and faces in my mind) that are now deceased or ‘lost.’ The rest of you are very special people. I’m grateful God brought us together during two formative years of our lives. Unfortunately, I’ve already booked travel plans to Florida for homecoming weekend. I look forward to seeing the photos in the months to come! God bless you.” Rev. William Christ ’68 is a retired ELCA pastor and retired owner/CEO of his management consulting company. He now volunteers as a guest lecturer for Global Minnesota’s foreign policy and international affairs. Rev. Kalen Fristad ’68 says, “After serving as a United Methodist minister in Iowa for 34 years, I retired in 2013. I wrote a book entitled, “Destined for Salvation: God’s Promise to Save Everyone,” and while continuing to travel and speak about a God of love, I have, as of 2018, spoken at more than 325 churches across the country. Judith (Stinson) Hartfiel ’68 is enjoying retirement with her spouse after a career in employee benefits/human resources. Elizabeth (Siverson) Holm ’68 says, “I have such fun and fond memories of Waldorf College! I am retired from teaching for 29 years and am now busy with: flower and vegetable gardening, some senior companion volunteering, and I created, ‘Glass Creations by Stina’ which are repurposed bottles and various floral designs. I’m a homemaker and bookkeeper for my husband and son and am in a couples Bible study group. I continue to enjoy life!” 26
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Patricia (Johnson) Jensvold ’68 works as a college counselor in Houston, Texas. She and her husband Marc have been married 40 years, and she plans to join Marc in retirement in about a year. They have two adult children who reside in Houston. Dr. Randy Juhl ’68 has lived near Pittsburgh since 1979. He retired from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015 after 36 years. He has been a member of Waldorf’s Board of Trustees since 2005. Nordy Nelson ’68 retired from a career in education after 36 years. The last 23 of those years was spent as a superintendent in Minnesota. Tom Pulver ’68 retired as an assistant professor of mathematics at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill. He previously worked with Data General at Minnesota State University–Mankato and St. James, Minn. High School. Tom was also part of the Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, Africa from 1974-1976 and is a United States Vietnam veteran. Susan Pursch ’68 owns a small raw dog food business and is the captain for The Power Over Cancer Draymboat Team. She also chaired a committee to open a new university in Tanzania East Africa, called Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University. Additionally, Susan was the executive director for an agency for homeless and runaway teenagers for eight years, she worked for the Lutheran Church in America in youth work for 18 years, was the director for the Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia for three years, worked for Lutheran Children and Family Services for 14 years and taught computer software to adults for two years. David Steinberg ’68 says, “After both of us retired from the Post Office, we moved from Perry to Leon. Our house overlooks the pond and pasture. I have 120 angora goats and help at the school as a substitute para educator. Life is great!” Diane (Johnson) Thorkildson ’68 has been married to her husband, Bill, for 39 years. They have a daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters. She taught fourth grade in the South Washington County School District in St. Paul, Minn. and retired in 2007. Diane and Bill like to travel, golf and spend time with their granddaughters. “We are neat! We are great! We’re the class of ’68!”
CLASS UPDATES: 1970'S Deborah (Naefke) McMullen Winch ’71 is retired and lives in Marshalltown.
Steve Darrington '72 resides in Decorah. Kathy (Bratland) Kellner ’73 retired in June 2018 after 30 years in education. The last 17 were spent as a librarian and reading teacher at Des Moines Public Schools. Joyce (Solberg) Landsom ’73 taught elementary school for 33.5 years followed by six years of teaching Title One (part-time). Now, she’s enjoying retirement and having time to travel. Her and her husband Justin’s daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter live in Syracuse, N.Y. and they enjoy road trips to visit them twice a year. Deborah (Wold) Trefz ’73 retired in April 2018 as the software engineering director for Broadcom, Inc. She is now spending time in both northern California and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Mary (Watson) Hamilton ’76 and her husband Wayne reside in Waco, Texas. After writing a three-book series of contemporary novels for middle grade readers that were set at a bible camp, she has turned to writing adult mysteries. Her latest novel, "Pendant", released late last year. Judith (Phalen) Delperdang ’78 says, “After 35 years at my hometown newspaper, I have transitioned to part-time jobs at Simply Nourished–a health market in Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Both a short walk from my home!” Anita (Senne) Knudtson ’78 says, “If I am unable to make the [homecoming] luncheon, please know that I am thinking about all of you and wish you a great time. In short, I live in Granger, Ind., a suburb of South Bend, and it’s a great place to live. I have one son, age 25, one daughter, age 19, both either graduated from a university or are attending one (Indiana University). I am a CPA and currently have my own consulting business. My husband, John, is from Forest City and has family still in town. I have lived in Granger since 1988 and thought I would only be here five years, and it’s going on 30+ now! It’s amazing how time flies. Hope to see as many classmates as possible if I attend, especially DeeAnn (Rabbit) Besch ’78.” Dianna (Hill) Stallmann ’78 has been married to her husband Nick for 24 years. They have two children. Scott, their son, graduated from University of South Dakota in May 2018 and Kyla is a junior at Morningside College. Nick is a farmer and an electrician, and Dianna was a speech-language pathologist in Iowa schools for 32 years. She retired in 2014 and found a second career she waldorf.edu
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loves: teaching English as a second language to adults. Cindy Witt ’78 is working as a veterinarian assistant at an animal hospital in Greensboro, N.C. She is now renting a small house in Julian, N.C. that is about 10 minutes from work and a half hour from Greensboro. She also teaches some classes at the Greensboro Science Center for homeschool kids. Her mother passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease in February. She misses her dearly, but she’s glad that her mother is whole again in Heaven. Cindy has five cats and does a lot of pet sitting for friends.
CLASS UPDATES: 1980'S Donna (Boehmer) Forsyth ’83 resides in Charles City. Paul Olson ’83 resides in Saint Paul, Minn., and serves as the Director of Development for Schubert Club. Wanda Baas ’86 resides in Columbia Heights, Minn., with her wife Lisa. The couple has been together for almost 30 years and has a cabin up north they call their “happy place.” Wanda is just starting her 21st year working for an agency that serves adults with serious and persistent mental illness. She loves going to work each day and seeing those they serve. Some have been coming daily since even before she started! She says, “I would love to connect with old softball teammates!” Shanon “Moose” Knudtson ’87 resides in Carrollton, Texas. Kristen Leach ’89 resides in Burnsville, Minn. She is a senior project manager for UnitedHealthGroup.
CLASS UPDATES: 1990'S Dr. Barry Moss ’91 resides in Aurora, Colo., and works as an optometrist. Andrea (Warren) Kragerud ’93 and Ryan Kragerud ’92 reside in Longmont, Colo. Melanie (Jensen) Marreel ’93–After receiving her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Wartburg College in 1995, Melanie received her master’s degree from Morningside College in 2007. She just completed her 20th year of teaching elementary students in the Clear Lake school district. She and her husband Dave enjoy volunteer ministries in the Methodist Church. She is blessed with four step-children, six stepgrandchildren, two nephews and a niece! She still has such fond memories of her time at Waldorf! waldorf.edu
Cassandra (Meyer) Steahl ’96 resides in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., with her spouse Joseph. The couple was married on June 17, 2017, at Central Park, Woodbury, Minn. She has three step-children: William, 14, Anna, nine, and Sophia, nine.
CLASS UPDATES: 2000'S Brandon Baker ’01 resides in Long Lake, Minn. Eva-Grace Maro ’03 works as a director and partner for Planet Lodges in Tanzania. Arne Quanbeck ’03 is a systems analyst/ programmer for the City of Redding, Calif. Crystal (Berg) Martin ’05 resides in Maquoketa and is married to her loving husband, Daniel, and has three step-children: Spencer, 11, Ivan, 13, and Briana, 19. They have been together for eight years and married for four. She works for Walmart as a cashier/service desk employee and is hoping to obtain a department manager position soon to work her way up to store manager. Her husband works in Dubuque at YMH Torrence as a battery technician and forklift operator. Laura (Doskocil) Adams ’08 resides in Midland, Texas, and works as an education consultant with Region 18 Education Service Center. Renae (Nemmers) Graham ’08 and husband Adam Graham ‘06 had their first child, daughter Aria Graham on April 20, 2018! Abby (Baldus) Stoa ’08 resides in Albert Lea, Minn., and works as the financial controller for Farmers State Bank of Hartland. Stephanie Peterson ’09 resides in Sanborn, and works as an administrative assistant for Northwest Iowa Community College.
Rev. Dean Safe '12 was ordained in summer 2017 and was called to Henrytown Lutheran Church and Union Prairie Lutheran Church to serve as these congregations' fulltime pastor. Kelli Lair ’15 resides in Salmiya, Hawaii, and recently accepted a new position at Shanghai Livingston American School in Shanghai, China, teaching pre-kindergarten5th grade music. Dustin Ulrich ’15 was recently promoted to head of the Chambersburg Emergency Services Department in Chambersburg, Pa. Danise Allen ’16 lives in Redford, Mich., and works as the environmental health and safety coordinator for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Christopher Belcher ’16 resides in Kernersville, N.C., with his wife Christina. Kenneth Kurth '16 resides in Mount Dora, Fla. and works as a firefighter. Jason Mays ’16 resides in Amarillo, Texas and serves as the Fire Chief for the Amarillo Fire Department. Shawn Bumgardner ’17 resides in Waukesha, Wis. John Johnson II ’17 graduated in March 2017 with an associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health. He then earned a bachelor of arts degree in September 2017 in Occupational Safety. He is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Emergency Management and will have it completed in October 2018. Courtney Swessinger ’17 resides in Rock Island, Ill.
CLASS UPDATES: 2010'S Samantha (Kohner) Beck ’11 began a new position as the Accounts Receivable Assistant for Cardinal of Minneosta. Steven Cross ’12 currently resides in Christiana, Tenn., and works for the University of Tennessee. He says, “I consider it a tremendous honor to be a Waldorf University graduate and alumni. The educational opportunities provided here are second to none. The professional network I built as a student has proven invaluable in my past career as well as current career. As a Fire and Emergency Services Consultant, I must stay on the cutting edge of my profession in order to provide the very best, most relevant advice possible to our clients.
SUBMIT your NEWS! Class updates are compiled from information submitted by Waldorf alumni or via news releases sent to the alumni office. To submit class updates or address changes, please email alumni@waldorf.edu or mail them to the Waldorf University Alumni Office, 106 South 6th St., Forest City, FALL 2018 // WALDORF MAGAZINE 27 Iowa 50436.
ALUMNI NEWS
IN MEMORIAM For a more detailed list of In Memoriam, please visit waldorf.edu/memoriam
IN MEMORIAM: 1930'S Vivian (Otis) Sampson ’33 passed away Feb. 20, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City at the age of 104.
IN MEMORIAM: 1940'S Madeline (Pederson) Helland ’41 passed away on Jan. 11, 2018, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Muriel (Haugen) Berry ’42 passed away on April 3, 2018, at the Mason City Hospice House. Ionia (Olson) Oman ’42 of Millersville, Md. passed away on March 4, 2015. Duane Overaas ’43 passed away on Nov. 24, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in Jackson, Minn. Wanda (Quam) Rygh ’43 of Rake, died Jan. 29, 2018. Edith (Boyken) Teig ’43 died April 14, 2017. Norris Erdal ’44 of Mahtomedi, Minn. died peacefully on Nov. 8, 2017. Edell (Challe) Woster ’44 passed away with her family present on Oct. 25, 2009 of Alzheimer's disease. Mildred (Diedrich) Larson ’45 passed away on Dec. 21, 2017. Grace (Harvey) Morris ’45 of Storm Lake died Feb. 19, 2018, in Story City. Isora (Rauch) Fenzke ’47 passed away April 6, 2018, at Calvin Community in Des Moines. Richard Bjelland ’48 died on Jan. 3, 2016. Bernice "Arlene" (Hanson) Blumer ’48 passed away on Dec. 30, 2017. Wanda (Jenison) Caponi ’48 died Nov. 12, 2008. Ruth (Thuestad) Henderson ’48 passed away on Feb. 25, 2017. Wanda (Olsen) Jacobson ’48 of Humboldt, passed away Feb. 7, 2017. Teddy Mangler ’48 died Jan. 11, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton.
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Mary (Parsons) Oliveria ’48 passed away on April 19, 2015.
Donna (Kramer) Olson ’54 passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018.
Ira "Duke" Tanner ‘48 passed away on Jan. 9, 2015.
Marlene (Lovik) Krull ’55 died on May 18, 2018.
Norma (Holtan) Wakeley ’48 passed away on May 24, 2018.
Mary Ann (Martinson) Evans ’57 died on Feb. 6, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.
Alice (Aasen) Wolberg ’48 died on Aug. 20, 2017. Bernice (Larsen) Koster ’49, formerly of Round Lake, Minn. died June 21, 2017.
IN MEMORIAM: 1950'S Thomas Nyhus ’50 passed away April 7, 2016. Darlene (Brager) Wells ’50 of Ventura, passed away March 11, 2018, at Concord Care Center in Garner. Kenneth Egertson ’51 of Story City, formerly of Lauderdale, Minn., passed away Jan. 1, 2018, after complications of a stroke. Juanita (Gjerde) Okland ’51 of Lake Mills passed away on Dec. 19, 2017 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Wayne Olson ’51 passed away peacefully at home Dec. 29, 2017. Marlys (Wagner) Whisler ’51 passed away Jan. 9, 2018, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.
Larry Wicks ’57 passed away May 7, 2014 at his home in Clarion. Marlys (Osby) Wicks ’57 died on Dec. 10, 2017. Lowell Farland ’58 died Jan. 23, 2018, at his home in Swea City. Lloyd Frowick ’58 passed away on May 8, 2015 in Norfolk, Neb. Jae Givens ’58 passed away Feb. 27, 2012. Jeanette (Lundgren) Wolff ’58 passed away on April 11, 2017.
IN MEMORIAM: 1960'S Leone “Oney” (Bidne) Hanson ’61 passed away on May 13, 2018, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. William Meyer ’61 of Cedar Rapids, passed away Jan. 3, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. Carol (Alm) Arne ’62 passed away on April 14, 2018.
LaMoyne "Sam" Polzin ’52 died peacefully on Nov. 30, 2017
Allen Kruger ’62 died Feb. 26, 2018.
Paul "Gene" Carse ’53 of Fort Dodge passed away on Jan. 26, 2013, at his home.
Janice (Petry) Stinson ’62 passed away on March 27, 2018.
Malinda (Foege) Meyer ’53 of Yorktown, Indiana died on Dec. 11, 2017 at her home.
Mary Ellen (Iverson) Amundson ’63 passed away Feb. 5, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gloria (Nass) Danielson ’53 passed away on Jan. 23, 2017, at The Arbors at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Assisted Living Facility.
Thomas Perrin ’63 went to be with the Lord on Aug. 24, 2005, after a prolonged illness.
Roy Goraczkowski ’53 passed away June 19, 2015.
Orval Worner ’63 of Saint Paul, Minn., passed away on July 25, 2012.
Janet (Hanson) Schroeder ’53 passed away June 10, 2009, at her home.
Sandra (Hendricks) Hibbs ’64 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Feb. 11, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Daryl Wangen ’53 of Taylors Falls, Minn., died Nov. 11, 2016.
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IN MEMORIAM
Carol Moland ’67 of DeKalb, Ill. passed away on Jan. 30, 2018, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.
In Memoriam
REMEMBERING GERALD E. BOMAN
Erika (Gerner) Garlock ’68 passed away on Dec. 16, 2017, at her home. Ralph Simons ’68 of Mason City passed away Dec. 13, 2017, at the Iowa Odd Fellows Home. Paul Hertel ’69 of Beloit, Wis., passed away March 2, 2018.
Mr. Boman founded the Winnebago International Travelers Club (now Winnebago Itasca Travelers Club) and traveled extensively both as a part of the club and privately.
IN MEMORIAM: 1970'S Terry Suby ’72 passed away suddenly on Dec. 4, 2017. William "Billy" Anderson ’73 passed away June 15, 2018. Gaylord Wooge ’73 passed away Jan. 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by family, under the care of hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty Grothe ’76 of Zumbrota, Minn. passed away on Dec. 11, 2017 at her home. Marcia (Koschade) Solberg ’77 passed away on Dec. 7, 2017.
IN MEMORIAM: 1980'S Aaron McQuarie ’87 passed away April 10, 2018 from a rare neurological disease. Stephanie Downes ’88 of Surprise, Ariz., died May 8, 2017.
IN MEMORIAM: FORMER FACULTY/STAFF: Kenneth Larson (Regent 1986-1992) of Ames passed away Feb. 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife Ruth.
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During his tenure at Winnebago, Mr. Boman oversaw motorhome and travel trailer lines and was often given exciting new production challenges: a flying helicopter camper, grain trailers, modular housing, and people-mover trams for Universal Studios. A natural leader, he was a people person who knew no strangers and this served him well in all his endeavors.
Gerald Emanuel Boman was born in Forest City on November 2, 1935, the son of Harold Emanuel Boman and Emma Louise Steiff Boman. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Forest City High School. Following graduation, Mr. Boman attended Waldorf College. On November 23, 1955, Mr. Boman married his high school sweetheart Mary Jo Hanson ’57 and the couple began their farm life together west of Forest City. He actively farmed from 1952 until 1959. In the winter of 1959, Mr. Boman joined his father-in-law, John K. Hanson at the inception of Winnebago Industries, beginning a 45-year career. As a founder and one of the first employees, Mr. Boman was a key player in the formation and success of the new company. He began on the production line and was quickly promoted to production manager in 1960, vice-president of manufacturing and board of directors in 1962, chairman of the executive committee, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors in 1975. He became senior vice-president in 1977 and was an active member of the Winnebago Industries Board of Directors until his retirement in 2010.
He earned his private pilot license at the age of 16 and served as the first corporate pilot for Winnebago Industries. Mr. Boman served as Chairman of the Forest City Airport Commission and was a lifelong member of the North Iowa Flying Club. Among Mr. Boman's leadership roles were the Iowa Manufacturer's Association Board (chairman and board member), Bethel University Board of Regents (St Paul, Minn.) and the Southern Baptist Annuity Board. He was a deacon, trustee and choir member in his home church of First Baptist in Forest City and sang in the choirs of Palm City Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church. Mr. Boman's love of God and others led him to embrace many ministries throughout his lifetime, most especially Compassion International and Gideon's International. Mr. Boman was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Emma Boman, Forest City, a sister, Gretchen Ann Boman Waldemar of Hesperia, Calif. and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jo Boman, Palm City, Fla./Forest City, a daughter Janet Coe (Rob) of Mukilteo, Wash., a son Greg (Becky) of Castle Rock, Colo., a sister Sue Messer (John) of Littleton, Colo., five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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CAMPUS NEWS
HONOR'S DAY 2018 Waldorf’s annual Honor’s Day event took place on April 11, 2018, and yet again, was a wonderful celebration of the generosity of our donors and the hard work of current students. One hundred sixty-six scholarships were awarded to deserving students that morning at a ceremony that gave students the opportunity to meet with the creators of each scholarship, learn a little about why the scholarship was made and most importantly, give those students a chance to thank their donors for helping to fulfill their dreams of achieving a Waldorf diploma. Following a special Honor’s Day Chapel service, led by Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Robert AuFrance opened the official ceremony with some brief, welcoming remarks. President Alsop and the Waldorf Choir were also part of the day’s presentations, and student body president Ms. Karissa Vetsch took the stage to thank the donors for their generosity on behalf of all scholarship recipients. The morning was wrapped up with the presentation of the student senate scholarship to Tcha-Tcha Dipiazza, the Alpha Chi Scholarship, awarded to Savanna Cordle, and the recognition of the first-ever tie for faculty of the year, that was awarded to Religion and Philosophy Assistant Professor Dr. Kathleen Bascom and Professor of Sociology and Psychology Julienne Friday ‘68.
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Paul ’70 and Kathy Nelson, Austin Lich ’18
Shannon Clark ’18, Kevin Scharper ’78
Ray and Joan Beebe, Jimmy Blankenship ’19
The Everett and Clara Endowed Scholarship
Class of 1978 Scholarship
Raymond M. and Joan P. Beebe Scholarship
Dr. Suzanne Falck-Yi, Brianna Schneidewind ’21
Kelsey Sederquest ’20, Audrey (Holtan) Olmstead ’68, Anton Kudej ’18
Jesse Olson ’99, Simon Olivares ’20, Mary Beth (Kamish) Wooldridge ’65 and Karl Wooldridge ’96
Stanford and Ruth Holton Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Seth Wooldridge Endowed Memorial Scholarship
English Department Scholarship
Blaney Markman ’19, Nancy (Bergland) Olson ’75, Renae Kollasch, Tammy Larson, Ruth Hermanson, Jacob Harris Bergland Family Memorial Scholarship/ Walter and Evelyn Bergland Memorial Scholarship
Tiffany (Blome) Olson ’98, Heather Yeoman, Benjamin Mau ’19, David Damm ’73, Mark Newcom, Carlos Ruiz ’14 Communications Department Scholarship
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Ken and Joan Hansen, Alexis Washington ’19
Sherryl Strand, Megan Haugen ’20, Ted Strand
Ken and Joan Hansen Scholarship
Pastor Mark Ronning Memorial Scholarship
Gerald D. Anderson, Judy Anderson, Nathaniel Jordan ’20
Philip Wold, Karl Bakke, Eunice Wold, Dakota Brass ’19, Keith Pedersen, Miriam (Wold) Pedersen ’68
Roger C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Pastor Palmer and Ruth Wold Scholarship
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Marlys (Hoftan) Andersen ’73, Donnica Keeling ’19, Sheila (Monson) Davis ’73
O. Ardelle (Brosdahl) Osnes ’48, Jacob Lawson ’19, Alice Jones
Second Orm Scholarshp from the Class of 1973
Class of 1948 Scholarship
J Gordon Christianson, Marissa Widener ’20
LeeAnn Helgevold ’21, Esther (Alfseike) Rasmussen ’53
Helmer and Ruth Peterson Scholarship
Rasmussen Encouragement Award
Megan Cronkwright ’20, Janice Cordell, Norma Adams, Makayla Womack ’21
Shirley (Sande) Ploegstra ’58, Georgina Wirth ’18
Bob Johnson ’54, Thomas Fierova ’19
Adrian and Shirley Ploegstra Scholarship
O.J. Johnson Scholarship
Maevis Adams Memorial Scholarship
Andrea Wrage, Tara Millard ’18, Bob Wrage Ethel Marie Hanson Saltou Scholarship and Celia Ramsay Scholarship
Becky (Steffensen) Hill ’73, Stacie Meinders ’18, Becky Stumme, Sheila Willms Outstanding Future Educator Fund
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be part of the Waldorf music department. However, like all great leaders, it’s not just performances or the classroom that she hopes to influence students through. “I want them to gain perspective to see what they can contribute far beyond these walls. I really do feel very strongly that what
we do here in education and collaboration is bigger than our day-to-day business,” Harms Espeland evoked, her passion obvious in the gestures of her hands and the excitement in her voice. “I’m hoping they gain perspective that is far-reaching and impactful in their futures in society.”
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A LETTER FROM THE FOUNDATION CHAIR
For the Waldorf faculty, staff and administration the Success of each student is critical. In talking to students I have heard countless accolades for the professors and other staff for truly caring about the students and freely spending time with them to discuss both academic and personal issues. Career success follows the students as Waldorf does an excellent job in helping students find appropriate placement following graduation. When compared to other private colleges and universities in Iowa, the "price tag" for Waldorf is very competitive. However, I think we need to realize that the cost of any college education produces "sticker shock" for many of our young people and actually prevents some of them from pursuing their fair share of the "American Dream." I can tell you in all candor that private support (scholarships) for our college bound young people has never been more important than it is right now.
Dear Friends, It is fall on the Waldorf University campus and another academic year is underway. You will find exciting news about record enrollment, the nearly complete Hanson Fine Arts Center and many other topics in this issue. I have often mentioned that the Waldorf Foundation has three major priorities: alumni relations, campus ministry and scholarships. But in this letter I want to focus on the four pillars which describe the Waldorf University experience: Tradition, Passion, Community and Success. I think these four pillars help to explain the amazing "Waldorf experience" which leads into why the Waldorf Foundation wants to make that experience available to more students through scholarships and also to further enrich that experience by sponsoring a strong campus ministry program. Tradition is evident in that Waldorf values and mission have never changed during its long and storied 115-year history. Waldorf University educates the whole person which is to say that students grow not only academically but emotionally, physically and spiritually as well. I see Passion wherever I look within the Waldorf "family" which includes the alumni, students, faculty and staff and the Forest City community. I have had countless alumni tell me that attending Waldorf changed their lives and they all mean in a positive manner. They are passionate about what Waldorf did for them and what it will do for future generations. From a first step onto the campus or speaking with a staff member on the phone, students instantly encounter that something special that is the Waldorf Community. By building shared memories and knowledge, they develop a unique loyalty to the purple and the gold. A student who graduated a few years ago stated: "Waldorf is not a small college, it is a big family." And maybe that sums it up as well as anything I could say.
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Let me explain why I say that. The cost of a college education has risen approximately 500% from the mid-1980s to the current time, while during that same time frame the consumer price index rose only 115%. This causes many college students to incur onerous college debt which they deal with for many years post college. The "real income" of the middle class after adjusting for inflation has not increased to any significant degree for over 20 years. The US median household income is still 8 percent lower than it was before the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and essentially unchanged since the end of the Reagan administration. Most college bound students come from strapped middle-class families and in one recent poll slightly over 50% of the respondents said that they would not be able to provide any financial assistance to their college bound son or daughter. But against this backdrop we find that a college education has never been a better investment. The earnings differential between college and high school graduates has never been greater with the average college graduate earning approximately $1.5 million more in a lifetime. The United States has been transformed from a manufacturer based economy to one based on knowledge and the importance of a college education today can be compared to that of a high school diploma 40 years ago. Please help keep the American Dream alive by contributing generously for scholarships through the Waldorf Foundation. Sincerely,
Raymond M. Beebe Chair, Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Retired Vice President, General Counsel Secretary Winnebago Industries, Inc. 1974–2012
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FOUNDATION NEWS
The Waldorf Society was established in 1988 and honors donors providing annual and long-term support to the university and to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation. The Waldorf Society encompasses several groups. Members of the Cumulative Giving and Founder’s Circle are listed in this publication. Members of the Heritage ClubHONOR and Endowment DONOR ROLL Society are listed on the Foundation’s website at waldorffoundation.org/waldorf-society.
WITH OUR DEEPEST SINCERITY, WE THANK YOU! The Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation is grateful for the gifts received during the past year. We had another successful year, and it's with the help of donors like you that we were able to reach our financial goals. The Honor Roll of Donors is comprised of anyone who gave an annual gift of $100 or more through May 31, 2018. The Waldorf Foundation affirms the mission of Waldorf University and is committed to providing financial resources to enrich learning and spiritual opportunities for current and future generations of Waldorf students. Your partnership and generosity of resources are key factors in helping educate students on the importance of their faith and service to others. Thank you!
The following annual donors are recognized in six distinct club levels for their gifts made during the last fiscal year, June 1, 2017-May 31, 2018
Hammond Family Foundation, Inc.
The Rev. Thomas & Julie Jolivette
Eugene & Carleen Koltvet
Edith Boettcher
Rhys Hanson
Robert & Grace Kuphal
Sharon & William Boettner
David & Dianne Lenning
Lorraine Jacobson Estate
Leota Lenning
Neil & Leah Boyd
REGENT’S CLUB $5,000+
Monsanto Fund
Karen & Wayne Johns
Dr. Michael & Dr. Gwen Luepke
Allan & Joy Boyken
Paul & Lori Ness
Arlene Jorde
Constance & Harvey Nyhus
Loren Marlette
Lynn & Rosalie Juhl
Capt. Phillip & Karen Oppedahl
The Rev. Raymond Mehl
Bricelyn Lutheran Church; Bricelyn, Minnesota
Mark & Joy Newcom
Gene & Evie Brodland
Anonymous
Dori & James Kostka
Personnel Power
Jerry Brooks
J. Gordon Christianson
Dr. Phillip & Jane Lee
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church; Osage, Iowa
Jodie & Marc Pick
Velida Bruns
John Gertenrich Estate
Dr. Oscar & Lorene Lenning
George & Mary Jane Patchin
Dr. Randy & Renee Juhl
John K. & Luise V. Hanson Foundation Janet & Peter Hermanson
The Rev. Paul & Delores Mork
Scott & Shawn Pierce
Gregory Butts
John Peterson
Aaron & Jamie Seifert
Cynthia Carter
Shirley Ploegstra
Nancy & Charles Sweetman
Kenneth Chadwick
Henry & Marlene Syverson
Rebecca Crone
Steven & Nancy Olson
Rain and Hail LLC
Keith & Miriam Pedersen
Mildred Rosdail
David & Cathy Potter
Carrie & Kelly Snieder
Thomas & Katherine Urevig
Walter & Virginia Moore
Esther Rasmussen
Jennifer & William Spencer
Dale Wacholz
Charles B. & Sharon I. Olson
Jan Rosdail-Aegerter & Roger Aegerter
USG Foundation, Inc.
Dean Walters
Waldorf University
The Rev. Carlton Shaw
Lori & Chad Wambolt
Western Iowa Synod ELCA
Carmen Shaw
Amy Wemark
Holly & Jason Wise
David & Margaret Smith
Sheila & Robert Willms
Kar Woo
Xcel Energy Foundation
BUILDER’S CLUB $250+
Opal Yahnke
Harry & Cecilia Horner Lawrence & Jane Johannesen
Hans & Grace Olson Estate David & Peggy Pederson Lester & Darlene Swenson Dr. Philip & Jane Wold
Michael & Molly Stensland Deborah Trefz & Rocky Daniels
PRESIDENT’S CLUB $2,500+
Trinity Lutheran Church; Mason City, Iowa Wells Fargo Foundation
Raymond & Joan Beebe Duane & Cheryl Coppeler Deborah Davis & Jeffrey Gruber Department of Veterans Affairs
WARRIOR’S CLUB $500+ Dr. Linda & Michael Aubey Fay & David Bohn
William & Mary Johnson
Solveig & George Carlson
Glennys Knutson Estate
Caroll & Janell Carson
Delores Larson Brian & Melody Sansgaard Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Central Freeborn Lutheran Church; Albert Lea, Minnesota Richard & DeAnn Corcoran
Zion Lutheran Church; Clear Lake, Iowa
Leone Dunkelberg
DEAN’S CLUB $1,000+
Marion & Richard Erickson First Lutheran Church; West Okoboji, Iowa Arnold Fredriksen
Dr. Clark & Betty Anderson
Michael & Melanie Frisk
Ella & Paul Beard
Betty Gertner
Leonid Budyonny
Betty Gollnik
Gary & Diane Clark
Vivien Hansen
Mark & Debra Classen
Col. Wayne & Lois Hansen
David & Sandra Damm
Justin & Kimberly Haugen
Arlin & Cathie Danielson
Geraldine Heimark
Marilyn Day
Janet & Selmer Hernes
Edgar W. Dorow Estate
IBM Corporation
Roger & Nancy Espe
Immanuel Lutheran Church; Story City, Iowa
Jodene Evans
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Donald & Cathy Braathun
Drs. Robert & Natalie Alsop Gerald & Judith Anderson Tamara Anderson Dennis & Lois Appelhons Ruth Bartels Becks Corporation
CENTURY CLUB $100+ Donald & Faye Aamodt Robert & Elizabeth Abkes Norma Adams Brian & Ruth Akre American Office Systems Minnesota
Marleen & Roger Clark Geoff and Kelly Crowley Family Foundation Stevin Dahl Lori & Steven Damman Daniel & Jessica Dant Karen & John Dimmick Jane Dixon Dulas Excavating Inc. Marcia & David Duncan Karen Dyer
Ronald & Kristen Happel The Rev. Orlando & Herdis Hash Marcia & Dennis Haugen Tim & Rebecca Heidenwirth Rosemary Helwig Leanna Hendrickson Merle Hendrikson William & Joan Herman Kathryn & Patrick Herre Mary Herrlinger Dennis & Linda Hill Erwin & Iva Hill Ardis Hinds Kenneth & Marjean Hoeg Robert & Muriel Hoeg Ramona Holm Dr. Kenneth & Linda Holmen
Dr. Boyd Holtan
Lee & Marybeth Edgar
Keith & Jacalyn Holtan
Elain Edge
Esther Holte
Gloria Egertson Daniel & Connie Eisch
Dr. H. Robert & Dorothy Homann
Todd & Lori Enfield
Renae & Rod Hopp
Bradley Erickson
Steven Ingebritson Dewayne & Donna Johnson
Margaret & Darwin Blume
Adeline Anderson
Ronald & Janice Erickson
The Rev. H. Lowell Bolstad
Bruce Anderson
Michael & Nancy Farndale
Jean & Jon Brennan
Dean & Daphne Anderson
Andrew & Keila Buffington
Marvin & Elaine Anderson
First Lutheran Church; Britt, Iowa
Sharon & Roger Christensen
Gilmore-Stensrud Post No. 552
Danny Hanson
Evelyn & Charles Eckroth
Dean & Marlys Andersen
Financial Decision Group
Dr. Daniel & Elaine Hanson
Holmes Ev. Lutheran Church Home Circle; Clarion, Iowa
Janice Erickson
Elim Lutheran Church; Randall, Iowa
Thomas & Robyn Hansen
East Carolina Anesthesia Assoc PLL
Leroy Beenken
Janet Dahl
SGM Larry & Kathleen Handeland
John & Beth Ann Johnson Karel Johnson Alice Jones
George & Constance Aram
First Lutheran Church; Clarion, Iowa
Lt. Col. Charles & Connie Juhl
Gerald & Jane Askeland
Juanita & Timothy Foslien
Carolyn Kacena
Koreen & Karen Askeland
The Rev. David & Darlene Fretham
Fred Kendrick
John & Stephanie Fretham
Bank of America Foundation
Audrey & Rollo Kiihn
Debra & Brian Banwart
Kathleen & Bruce Friest
Martha May & Robert Kiihn
Helen & Gerald Barth
Joan & Charles Gangestad
Gary & Diane Laabs
Barbara & Douglas Guinn
Dr. Eric Bartleson
Loretta Garcia
Gina & Jay Labban
Craig & Louise Halverson
Alan & Kathleen Beach
Wendell & Barbara Gauger
Roger Larson
Robert Hauge
Peter Beckermann
Heidi & Jared Gillespie
Richard Leibbrand
Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill
Lynne Beetner
Ruth & Clarence Ginder
Rita Lemme
Grace Holmen
Steven & Nancy Benson
Irving & Suzanne Globstad
Rachel Liebenow
Hormel Foods Corporation
Cdr. Thomas & Olga Bergland
Sen. Charles & Barbara Grassley
Barbara Lueder
Janet & Douglas Berhow
Susan Hadley
Linda & Willard Maas
Bruce & Rebecca Jolivette
Bethany Lutheran Church; Windom, Minnesota
Mankato Ford, Inc.
Alyce & Wayne Kivell
Kent & Cynthia Smoldt-Hall
Mary Beulke
Marcia & Erik Kjesbu
Dr. William Hamm
Troy Birt
waldorf.edu Patrick & Sheila McGuire
Helen Klinsing
Robert & Joyce Hamsund
Jill & Casey Blevins
Erik Humlie Richard Johnson
Dr. Charles & Mary Lura
Londell & Karen Mannes John & Marcia McKean
Richard & Diane McKean Donald & Kristine Meyer Charles & Lesley Miller Gary Miller Kevin & Julie Monson Noel & Donna Newgord
Texas Instruments Foundation
Inghild Van Auken Timothy & Jane Zuck
Stella Ann Olson Dr. James & Corrine Hamre
Lois Torvik
LaRue Hagen Rev. Timothy & Barbara Miller
Jim Pechin Merle Hendrikson
Joanne Toutges Solvay & Loren Twedt Georgette Valle
Jerry Nikolaisen
Leon & Linda Wacholz
The Rev. James & Linda Norem
Stephen Wafler Jennifer Weismann
Carol Noren
Catherine Wensinger
The Rev. Merlin & Marietta Norris
Jean & Harold Yahnke
Arlie & Joan Olson
Kristae Zandbergen
Matthew & Calli Olson Dr. Richard & Annette Oppedahl Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church; Humboldt, Iowa Jerry Ouverson SFC Ernest & Karen Park, Jr. Henry & Pamela Pedersen James & Diane Perry Stanley & Darleen Petersen Ray Peterson Neil & Candace Pierce Dwight & Karen Pierson Linda & Keith Piller Catherine & Joseph Popelka The Rev. Philip & Joann Ramsey Donald & Mary Lee Ranheim Susan Rawlings Glennyce & Paul Reimers Shirley Reindal Beverly Richter
Brian & Nicole Yost Timothy Zuck The following gifts were donated in memory of those listed in bold by the donors listed below from June 1, 2017-May 31, 2018
IN MEMORY: Harlan Bang Steven & Anne Bakke Mary Jane Calgaard Daniel & Alana Hetland Virginia Beach Michael & Nancy Farndale Donald Brones Dr. Carrol & Karen Gustafson Merle Hendrickson Alice Lewison Charlotte & Dick Oulman Allen Edwards Sharon & William Boettner Ken Egertson Mark & Rita Gilbertson Steven & Nancy Olson James Erickson Janice Erickson
Reinhard & Barbara Riessen
Bill Flugum Helen Schuck
Brian & Patricia Rittgers
Willis Gertner Betty Gertner
Claude & Arlene Rogan Jon & Kelli Rosdail Vincent & Armon Ross Frederick Roufs Michael Rstom Rowena RustvoldIhle & Nilus Ihle Patricia & Lawrence Ryan Salem Lutheran Church; Lake Mills, Iowa The Saint Paul Foundation Marlene & Gene Satre Avis & Robert Savre Jan Schnitzler Christopher Schutte Carrie Jo Short Steven Smith St. John Lutheran Church; Pomeroy, Iowa St. Olaf Ev. Lutheran Church Women; Bode, Iowa Arlan Stavnheim David Steinhauer W. Bradley & Carolyn Stensland John-Mark Stensvaag Kendall & Mary Stucky Phyllis Sucher Sandra Sydnes
Roger Hadley Kevin & Lona Bayer Dolores Blake John & Judy Boten Chris & Alyssa Callaway Anthony & Susan Coloff Geoff & Kelly Crowley Family Foundation Jane & William Dettman Larry & Donna Elliott Michael & Nancy Farndale Karen Freeman Wendell & Barbara Gauger Mark & Rita Gilbertson Dr. William Hamm Kenneth & Joan Hansen Dr. Daniel & Elaine Hanson Dr. H. Robert & Dorothy Homann Karen & Wayne Johns Carolyn Kacena Dr. Oscar & Lorene Lenning Donald & Kristine Meyer Norma Moore Steven & Nancy Olson Walter & Barbara Orzepowski Carmen Paddock Carol Peterson Daniel & Julie Rollefson Richard & Roxanne Rollefson Kenneth & Karen Steege Becky & Mark Stumme
Roger Hill Michael & Nancy Farndale Francis Holland Merle Hendrikson Richard Holm Arnold Fredriksen Janet & Peter Hermanson Ruth Jones Carrie Thatcher Howard & Gloria West Arnold Holstad Merle Hendrikson Elna Hylland Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill Elaine Ingebritson Steven Ingebritson Adrian Johnson Brian & Ruth Akre Dean & Marlys Andersen Phillip & Hope Anderson George & Constance Aram Elaine & Richard Campney Marleen & Roger Clark John & Ardus Cleveland Rachel Coltvet Michael & Nancy Farndale Mark & Rita Gilbertson Dr. William Hamm Geraldine Heimark Grace Holmen Dr. Kenneth & Linda Holmen Ronald & Paulette Jameson Kathleen & Brent Johnson Owen & Patricia Jordahl Travis & Shirley Jorde Joyce & Justin Landsom Alice Lewison David Liane Timothy & Wendie Madigan Donald & Kristine Meyer Rev. Paul & Delores Mork Allan & Imogene Nelson Karen Olien Kevin & Kathleen Olson Steven & Nancy Olson Dr. Russell & Carol Osnes Rev. John & Ellen Petersen Sharon Peterson Mark & Connie Pittmann Richard & Shirley Schoffelman Carrie Jo Short Wanda Sprout James & Diane Stark John-Mark & Nancy Stensvaag Richard Trapp Krista & Craig Vander Linden Martha & Dennis Vermulm Stephen & Anna Wafler Dolores Weisbrod Scott & Beth Westerhouse Marlene Krull Dewayne & Donna Johnson Larry Michaelson Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill James Mock Merle Hendrikson Carol Moland Grace Holmen Gary & Lucille Miller Lane Noren Carol Noren
Dallas Perkins Merle Hendrikson Myra Peterson Ray Peterson Joan Polsdofer Michael & Nancy Farndale Phillip Rasmussen Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill Bonnie and Sterling Sanden Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill Gary Savage Merle Hendrikson
GIVE BACK THROUGH THE HERITAGE CLUB Waldorf invites you to join the Heritage Club, a group of donors who have established planned giving to Waldorf through gift annuities, insurance policies, wills, trusts or other vehicles. The Waldorf Endowment Society recognizes those who have established an endowed scholarship and/or contributed significant gifts to Waldorf. If you have already provided a future gift for the foundation and haven’t informed the foundation of your planned gift, please email olsonn@waldorf.edu. We would like to personally thank you and include you in our Heritage Club listing.
Julius Severson Helen Akkermann Stephen & Beverly Boman Mark & Marsha Brunsvold Sonya Dyste Thomas & Harmonica Haan James & Karen Jorgensen Barb Lovick Bert & Rebecca Pederson David & Betty Roenfanz Lois Timparo Charles & Marcia Tweeten Robert Sherman Caroll & Janell Carson John Staley Michael & Nancy Farndale Arthur Stockseth Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill Edith Teig Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill Harriet Thompson Parnell & Mary Peterson Dorothy VanLerberg Merle Hendrikson Ruth Wold Lynne Beetner Arnold & Wanda Benson Karen Bush Richard & Carol Butler East Carolina Anesthesia Assocociates PLL Ruth Farmer Diane & Harley Friesleben Kathleen & Bruce Friest Edwin & Karlene Hohenstein Bonnie Holm Ronald & Sharon Jones Fred & Eileen Knudsen Gene & Melody Kragenbrink William & Chong Milholin Verdel Odgaard Gary & Janet Parson Keith & Miriam Pedersen Theodore & Mildred Peterson Stephen & Karolyn Smith Janet & Kenneth Stock Allen & Nadine Suby Phyllis Sucher Deborah Trefz & Rocky Daniels Douglas & Susan Wiedmeier Maureen Wilkins Gene & Valois Wolter Sallie Zimmermann Dorothy Wonsmos Ruth Lee Lislie Wubben Drs. Larry & Rebecca Hill
HOW TO DONATE We invite you to consider a gift to the foundation this fiscal year. To make a gift by credit card, please call 641.585.8140 or give online at waldorffoundation.org. To make a gift by mail, please make checks payable to Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation, and mail to: 106 South 6th St., Forest City, IA 50436. As a reminder, we fund three priorities: student scholarships, campus ministry and alumni relations. When making a gift to the foundation, please designate on your check or online form if you would like to apply it to a certain priority. To update contact information, provide newsworthy updates or if you are interested in funding a scholarship, please contact Nancy Olson at 641.585.8147 or email olsonn@waldorf.edu. NOTE: The Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible.
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Fall Semester Begins SEPTEMBER
Association of Congregations Annual Meeting NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 2–4, 2018 Homecoming DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1, 2018 Christmas With Waldorf JANUARY
JANUARY 16, 2019 Spring Semester Begins MARCH
MARCH 2-10, 2019 Spring Break APRIL
APRIL 12-13, 2019 Theatre Workshop Weekend MAY
MAY 11, 2019 Commencement
Music Camp, Aug. 20-28
Mainstage Productions
All-State Vocal/Piano Accompanist Workshop, Aug. 25 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Convocation, Aug. 28 @ 11:00 a.m. Fine Arts Visit Weekend, Sept. 28-29
September 26-29, 2018
Fine Arts Center Grand Opening, Oct. 15 @ 7 p.m. Homecoming, Nov. 4 @ 1 p.m. (combined band & choir) Music Visit Day, Nov. 30
November 14-17, 2018
Christmas with Waldorf, December 1 @ 7 p.m. (combined band & choir) February Feature Concert, Feb. 1 Schola Cantorum, Percussion Ensemble and more
February 13-16, 2019
Music Career Day, March 1 Career Day Concert, March 1 @ 7 p.m. (combined band & choir) Spring Concert, April 28 Band @ 3 p.m. & Choir @ 7 p.m.
April 10-13, 2019
Box Office: 641.585.8288 waldorf.edu