SPORTS Schedule ICHABOD FOOTBALL AUGUST
28 Colorado School of Mines, 7 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 4 13 20 27
Missouri State University, Springfield, 7 p.m. Fort Hays State University, 7 p.m. University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, 1:30 p.m. Missouri Western State University, 1 p.m. (Family Day)
OCTOBER 4 Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, 2 p.m. 11 Emporia State University, 1 p.m. (Homecoming) 18 Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo., 2 p.m. 25 Northwest Missouri State University, 1 p.m.
NOVEMBER 1 Pittsburg State University, 2 p.m. 8 University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1 p.m. All games in bold played at Washburn in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl.
LADY BLUES VOLLEYBALL
17 Northwest Missouri State University, 7 p.m. 19 Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 7 p.m. 20 Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, 2 p.m. 24 University of Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m. 26 University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, 7 p.m.
29 Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe, Hawaii, TBA 31 Brigham Young University, Hawaii Laie, Hawaii, noon (HST)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER
3-4 Lady Blues Volleyball Fall Classic 3 East Central University, 11:30 a.m. 3 Midwestern State University, 7 p.m. 4 University of the Incarnate Word, 11 a.m. 4 University of Central Oklahoma, 7 p.m. 8 Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, 7 p.m. 10 Southwest Baptist University, 7 p.m. 11 Pittsburg State University, 5 p.m. 15 Fort Hays State University, 7 p.m. 17 Emporia State University, 7 p.m. 21 Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, 7 p.m. 24 Truman State University, 7 p.m. 25 Missouri Western State University, 5 p.m. 29 University of Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m. 31 University of Central Missouri, 7 p.m.
NOVEMBER
29-30 Colorado State University-Pueblo Tournament 29 Dixie State College of Utah, noon 29 University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, 4 p.m. 30 Colorado State University-Pueblo 11 a.m. 30 Angelo State University, 3 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
5-6 University of Missouri-St. Louis Tournament, St. Louis, Mo. 5 University of Southern Indiana, 10 a.m. 5 Colorado School of Mines, 3 p.m. 6 University of Missouri-St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. 6 Quincy University, 2 p.m. 12-13 Dowling College Tournament, Oakdale, N.Y. 12 Adelphi University, 2 p.m. 12 Dowling College, 6 p.m. 13 Bentley College, 11 a.m.
AUGUST
OCTOBER
4 Missouri Southern State University, 7 p.m. 7 Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo., 7 p.m. 8 Pittsburg State University, 2 p.m. 12 Fort Hays State University, 7 p.m. 14 Emporia State University, 7 p.m. 20-23 NCAA Volleyball South Central Region Tournament, TBA
AUGUST
LADY BLUES SOCCER
4-6
NCAA Volleyball National Championship 4 National Quarterfinal, TBA 5 National Semifinal, TBA 6 National Final, TBA
5 Metropolitan State College of Denver, (Colo.), 5 p.m. 7 Regis University, Denver (Colo.), noon 10 University of Central Oklahoma, Wichita, Kan. TBA 13 University of Central Missouri, 7 p.m. 18 Truman State University, 7 p.m. 20 Missouri Western State University, 7 p.m. 25 University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, 7 p.m. 27 Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo., 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 1 Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo., 7 p.m. 4 Missouri Southern State University, 7 p.m. 9 Northwest Missouri State University, 7 p.m. 11 University of Nebraska-Omaha, 6 p.m. 16 Emporia State University, 7 p.m. 18 Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, 4 p.m. 23 University of Nebraska-Omaha, 4 p.m. 25 Southwest Baptist University, 6 p.m. 30 Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo., 2 p.m.
NOVEMBER 1 Emporia State University, 7 p.m. 6 Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, TBA 9 Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, 1 p.m. All games in bold played at Washburn in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl.
All games in bold played at Washburn in Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center.
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Summer 2008
Winning at WU: Washburn celebrates student achievements
CONTENTS
8
12
FEATURES
at WU: 8 Winning Washburn celebrates student achievements Field House: 12 Whiting Home court advantage remembered as renovation begins
and found: 24 Lost Biology professor finds and preserves Washburn Herbarium
Washburn lawyer in federal court: 26 ABrandon Mayfield’s journey from terror suspect
on the cover
The medallion symbolizes the many celebrations and awards ceremonies in conjunction with spring commencement excercises at Washburn. This issue focuses on a few students who represent the many outstanding students in all majors and fields of study.
to justice advocate Washburn Alumni Association Alumni director
Alumni magazine editor
Susie Hoffmann, bba ’87
Joy Thompson
Contributors Dena Anson, ba ’01 director, university relations
Contact Us!
Katy Browne, secretary, aa ’07
Your news, thoughts and questions are important to us. Please write, telephone or send us an e-mail. Letters to the editor and news of jobs, honors, weddings, anniversaries and births are always welcome. Please include your name, class year, address and daytime phone number. Letters to the editor may be edited for length and clarity.
Gene Cassell, sports information director
Address: 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, Kan., 66621 Telephone: (785) 670-1641 E-mail: wualumni@washburn.edu Web site: www.washburn.edu/alumni To the editor: attention to Joy Thompson, (785) 670-1657, joy.thompson@washburn.edu
Amanda Hughes, ba ’00 assistant director, university relations Martha Imparato, Mabee Library special collections librarian
Scott Sewell, communications officer, Washburn Endowment Association Jeremy Wangler, assistant sports information/marketing director Vickie Waters, office assistant, university relations FryeAllen, Inc., Topeka, Kan. design and layout
Robin Kruschinska, ba ’99 assistant director, Alumni Association
The Washburn Alumni magazine is published quarterly by the Washburn Alumni Association for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Subscription is by dues-paid membership in the Washburn Alumni Association. Third-class postage paid at Topeka, Kan.
From the
President
5 On a college campus, one prominent rite of spring is the flurry of celebrations and awards ceremonies. Virtually every department, activity, athletic endeavor, campus organization
departments
and honor society has a culminating event to acknowledge students’ achievements. Each event is a heartwarming occasion. Thousands of times, we look into the eyes of students who have triumphed and achieved and we know the Washburn University experience has changed their lives. Our culture focuses on winning. We have
“Each event is a heartwarming occasion.”
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Jerry Farley
a need to favorably compare ourselves to others. Our athletic teams compete. Our academic teams, such as debate and mock
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Long after the celebrations are over and the accolades have faded to distant
COMMENCEMENT
17 campus news & sports
23 Faculty
28 class notes
Along with the accolades are the intrinsic values of hard work, talent, dedication and enthusiasm which are the hallmarks of winning efforts.
Alumni News
14 WASHBURN ENDOWMENT
trial, compete. Our students present their research at conferences and vie for honors.
calendar of events
echoes, the values that distinguish Washburn graduates from the crowd continue to make the Washburn family a community of winners. You will see in the pages that follow wonderful examples of outstanding winning efforts. This has been a great year for Washburn University.
Jerry Farley
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALUMNI EVENTS JULY
11 After Hours
AUGUST
1 After Hours 28 Wake Up With Washburn, Kevin Sweeney, ba ’71 and bba ’71, Southlake, Texas, 7:30 a.m. 28 Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Colorado School of Mines, 5:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 5 27 27
After Hours Alumni Association sponsored 5K Fun Run and Walk, starting at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 8 a.m. (Family Day) Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Missouri Western State University, 11:30 a.m. (Family Day)
OCTOBER
9 10 10 11 25
Wake Up With Washburn, 7:30 a.m. Alumni Fellows luncheon, 11:30 a.m. After Hours, 5 p.m. Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Emporia State University, 11:30 a.m. (Homecoming) Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. Northwest Missouri State University, 11:30 a.m.
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31 – Nov. 8 Alumni Association- sponsored travel to Morocco
Jenny Freestaone, “Vessel (Recycle),” drypiont, 24” x 18”
NOVEMBER 8
Alumni Association tailgate, Washburn vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha, 11:30 a.m.
Football tailgates are located in the parking area north of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. All other alumni events are in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, unless noted. For information, call (785) 670-1641. Edward Balda, “Then and Now,” etching with hand drawn effects, 3” x 5”
Mulvane Exhibits and Events MAY
3 - July 13 2008 Washburn Art Student Exhibition 17 - Aug. 24 “Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran”
JULY
25 - 27 Mulvane Women’s Board Antique Show and Sale, Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center A vase photographed at the 2007 Mulvane Women’s Board Antique Show and Sale
AUGUST
2 - Sept. 28 “The Printed Image II: The Second Biennial Midwestern Graphics National Juried Exhibition,” a collaboration with the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
SEPTEMBER
6 - Oct. 3 “Artworks: The Magic of Mirrors”
OCTOBER
4 “Artworks: The Magic of Mirrors” auction, Washburn Room, Memorial Union, 6:30 p.m. 11 - Jan. 25 “Liquid Fire: Works from the Ansley, Sheafor and Kintner Collections” 18 - Jan. 18 Washburn Art Faculty Exhibition The Mulvane Art Museum is located in Garvey Fine Arts Center. For information, call (785) 670-1124.
Volunteer Opportunities •
Aug. 13: WU Move Crew. Alumni and friends are needed to welcome incoming students and assist with their move into campus residence halls 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Volunteers will be assigned to work at Kuehne Hall and West Hall, the Living Learning Center or Washburn Village. To sign up, contact Brittany Hinegardner, at (785) 670-2545 or e-mail resliving@washburn.edu.
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Sept. 5 - 14: Alumni and friends are needed for four-hour shifts at the Washburn booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Please contact Amanda Hughes at (785) 670-2153 or e-mail amanda.hughes@ washburn.edu, by Wednesday, Aug. 6, with the day(s) and time(s) you would like to assist. For more information about the fair, visit www.kansasstatefair.com.
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Sept. 27: 5K Family Day Fun Run. Alumni and friends are needed to help with event. Please contact the Alumni Association office, (785) 670-1641 or e-mail wualumni@washburn.edu.
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Dec. 6: Quest High School Academic Competition needs volunteers to quiz high school participants at Super Saturday event, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. To sign up, contact Amanda Hughes, at (785) 670-2153 or e-mail amanda.hughes@washburn.edu.
Mary Hood, “Mandala #2,” crayon lift intaglio, 15” x 15”
THEATRE 4 - 6 “Doubt,” 8 p.m. 7 “Doubt,” 2 p.m.
“Doubt,” by John Patrick Shanley, explores questions of innocence and culpability. Located at the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center. Schedule subject to change. For information, call (785) 670-1639.
Barbara Waterman-Peters
September
OCTOBER
2 - 5 Fall break 11 Homecoming, Washburn vs. Emporia State University
SPECIAL EVENTS july
25 Board of Regents public budget hearing, location TBA, 4 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
5 - 14 Washburn booth at the State Fair, Meadowlark Building, Hutchinson, Kan.
Mark your calendars for
Homecoming 2008!
ACADEMICS AND STUDENT LIFE
Theme: “Give My Regards to Bodway” • Oct. 9: Wake Up With Washburn, 7:30 a.m. • Oct. 10: Alumni Fellows luncheon, 11:30 a.m. • Oct. 10: After Hours, 5 p.m. • Oct. 11: Homecoming parade, 10:30 a.m. • Oct. 11: Tailgate with the Alumni Association at 11:30 a.m. and cheer for the Ichabods vs. Emporia State University, 1 p.m.
august 16 22 25
Fall classes begin All University Convocation, Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, 3:30 p.m. School of Law classes begin
SEPTEMBER 1 27
Labor Day holiday (WU closed) Family Day, Washburn vs. Missouri Western State University
Dan Kirchhefe, “How Many Boats Does It Take to Get to Heaven,” monotype, 6” x 4”
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ALUMNI NEWS
Winter and spring cruises n Washburn alumni and friends on the Alumni Association-sponsored cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, Feb. 22-25: Gary and Deborah Haag, Michael and Heather Harper, Charles Hoelzel, Jared and Debbie Holroyd, Januea Howell, Michael and Amanda Hughes, Robin Kruschinska, Scott Moser, Joe and Tina Reintjes, Francis and Lisa Scheve, Marc Sena and Arthur Wong. n Washburn alumni and friends at the port in Budapest, Hungary, during the April 5-13 Alumni Association-sponsored Danube River cruise: Mary and Gary Adkins, Amanda Agan, Carol and Chris Armstrong, Dorothy Armstrong, Jean and George Barbee, Vi and Charles Beall, Tim Bethel, Karen Bowen, Peggy Brown, Sandy and Jim Brown, Shirley Carpenter, Donna Drumm, Fern and Ross Freeman, Pat Gabel, Julie and Ed Glotzbach, Jeanne and Paul Hoferer, Bob Hoffmann, Linda and Lee Hoffmann, Susie Hoffmann, Kay and Ralph Howard, Brenda and Steve Kitchen, Kris and Wayne Kitchen, Lizz Laett, Linda and Larry Livingston, Lona and Phil Morse, Donna and Fred Pinkham,Terry Schonlaw, Fulva and Herm Simon.
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Try something exotic this fall
Fall 2008: Morocco | Oct. 31-Nov. 8 Looking for something exotic? Visit Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, and Rabat, the “Imperial Garden City.” Explore the extensive Roman ruins in Volubilis and enjoy Meknes, one of the kingdom’s imperial sites. Discover Fès, the oldest of Morocco’s ancient imperial cities. Travel through the spectacular Atlas Mountains, visiting Berber villages and experience Djemaa el-Fna Square and the souks in Marrakech. Priced at $2,779 per person double occupancy, this trip includes roundtrip airfare, hotel, 15 meals and sightseeing. All Washburn alumni, their family and friends are welcome to travel with us. For more information on any of these trips, visit www.washburn.edu/alumni.
Alumni Association Board of Directors 2008- 2009 Board Members Ann Adrian, b ed ’67 Kirsten Allen, ba ’88 Richard Barta, ba ’86 Dennis Bohm, bba ’04 Stacey Calhoon, ba ’89 Ray Killam, bba ’70 Dave Moore, bba ’70 Cindy Rogers, ba ’69 Jim Sloan, ba ’50 and jd ’52 Leo Taylor, ba ’75 Roger VanHoozer, ba ’72
Save the date: Sept. 27 5K Fun Run and Campus Walk In conjunction with Family Day, the Washburn Alumni Association is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run and Two Mile Campus Walk to support the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, which has provided scholarships for Washburn students since 1944. Have fun while raising money for a worthy cause. Bring the entire family and don’t forget the dog. Walk or run at your own pace. No matter your age or athletic skill, you are welcome to join the morning event and then stay on campus to enjoy Family Day activities. Want to help? The Alumni Association needs volunteers to assist with the event. Contact Stacey Vossen Calhoon at (785) 246-1597, or e-mail scalhoon@cox.net. All volunteers will receive a complimentary Fun Run T-shirt commemorating the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for individuals or businesses. For more information about event sponsorship, contact Susie Hoffmann at (785) 670-1643, or e-mail susie@washburn.edu. For registration details, visit www.washburn.edu/alumni or call (785) 670-1641. www.washburn.edu/alumni | summer 2008 | 5
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photo by Peggy Clark
n Seniors on the Student Alumni Association Board traveled to Massachusetts during spring break in March to visit the grave of Ichabod Washburn and tour Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which was co-founded by Washburn. Pictured (L to R) above: Chelsea Chaney, Independence, Kan.; and Elise Short, Topeka; below: Annie Brevitz, Topeka; Melissa Boetig, Leavenworth, Kan.; and Robin Kruschinska, SAAB adviser and assistant director, Washburn Alumni Association.
photo by Joy Thompson
n “If it’s green or wiggles, it’s biology; if it stinks, it’s chemistry; if it doesn’t work, it’s physics,” said Darrell Parnell, bs ’56, professor emeritus of physics, speaking of his 39-year teaching career in Stoffer Science Hall. Parnell was among a number of science faculty members who spoke to those attending an Alumni Weekend reunion luncheon held in conjunction with the ribbon cutting and open house for the newly renovated Stoffer Science Hall.
n Retiring faculty members (L to R) Dave DePue, Jean Dimmitt and Tom Kennedy, at the luncheon in their honor during Alumni Weekend. Barbara Bowman and Joan Denny were also recognized for their service to Washburn.
n ’76 nurses reunite (L to R): Lynn (Durstine) Weaver, bsn ’76, Topeka; Alice Young, Topeka, former dean and professor emeritus, School of Nursing; and Arlene (Shipshee) Wahwasuck, bsn ’76, Horton, Kan., at the Alumni Weekend reunion luncheon for alumni with degrees in natural sciences or health-related fields. Weaver and Wahwasuck were members of the first graduating class of the School of Nursing. Wahwasuck was honored by Washburn as an Alumni Fellow in 2002. photo by Joy Thompson
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COMMENCEMENT
Three receive honorary degrees at spring commencement
Approximately 860 Washburn students celebrated graduation during commencement exercises May 17, and Topekans John Adams, Anderson Chandler and Dr. Bill Roy, jd ’70, received honorary doctorates.
President Jerry B. Farley and Gordon McQuere, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, hood John Adams during May commencement excercises.
An honorary doctor of humane letters degree was conferred on John Adams by the College of Arts and Sciences. Adams is a registered architect and owner of e architects, formerly Ekdahl, Davis, Depew, Persson Architects. He was lead designer of the Henderson Learning Resources Center at Washburn and was also involved in the design of the Fidelity Bank downtown location, Topeka West High School and the original plan for Washburn’s Stoffer Science Hall. Adams has supported fine arts at Washburn for 20 years, and the student gallery at the art building is named in his honor. He has also served on the boards of the Mulvane Art Museum and the Topeka Symphony.
Anderson Chandler received an honorary doctor of commerce degree from the School of Business. He is chairman and president of Fidelity State Bank and Trust Co. of Topeka, and was inducted into the Topeka Business Hall of Fame. He supports Washburn through the Anderson Chandler/Fidelity State Bank Business Scholarship and was a lead donor of the School of Business Technology Center, where the Chandler Boardroom was christened in his honor. His community service also includes the Kansas Bankers Association, Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, Kaw Valley Girl Scouts, YMCA, Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, Kansas University Endowment and the United Way of Topeka.
Bill Roy, jd ’70, addresses the 2008 College of Arts and Sciences graduating class.
Bill Roy, jd ’70, who practiced medicine in Kansas 1955-89 and represented the 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives 1971-75, received an honorary doctor of public service during the College of Arts and Sciences commencement. Additional service to the community includes terms on the Kansas Board of Regents and the Washburn Board of Regents. Since 2004, Roy has volunteered at Washburn as an honorary visiting professor of political science and leadership. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
David Sollars, School of Business dean and Maggie Warren, ba ’74, Topeka, a member of Washburn’s Board of Regents, hood Anderson Chandler.
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FEATURE
Winning at WU Debate, Volleyball, Basketball, Psychology: How does WU spell success? Debate Washburn’s debate squad had the best year ever, placing second at the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship and placing first at the inaugural Lincoln Douglas Open Championship tournament. Marcus Schultz-Bergin, Olathe, Kan., was one of four seniors in the United States named a 2008 All-American of the National Parliamentary Debate Association. The honor recognizes scholarship and service as well as excellence in debate competition.
Sibberson Award In addition to the many Washburn students who were recognized for academic achievement by such honor societies as Sagamore, Nonoso, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Mortar Board, Order of Omega and Phi Kappa Phi, Washburn University confers a unique honor, the Sibberson Award, given to the highest ranking graduate from each commencement ceremony. Finalists for the substantial monetary award are listed in commencement programs, and winners are chosen at a later time, with the honor awarded at the next commencement ceremony. The award was established through the trusts of Erna Sibberson and Gretchen O.A. Sibberson, both 1937 Washburn graduates. President Jerry Farley congratulates Sabrina Goss, ba ’07, Topeka, as she receives the Sibberson Award in May. Goss is pursuing a master’s degree in English with a concentration on creative writing at Emporia State University. In her spare time, she focuses on completing her first novel. (See page 14 for a story on her Iowa Summer Writing Festival scholarship.)
Psychology Senior Megan Casey, Rossville, Kan., received a first place award for presenting “Eating Behavior, Stress and Happiness” at the Great Plains Student Psychology Conference at Emporia State University in March. Four other seniors also earned first place awards: Lauren Albin, WaKeeney, Kan., “Media and Men: Do Images of Supermodels Effect Perceived Female Partner Attractiveness?”; Valerie Grose, Lawrence, Kan., “Effects of Chocolate and Cheese on Mood”; Elise Short, Topeka, “Social Anxiety and Career Readiness: How High Levels of Anxiety Influence an Individual’s Preparation Behaviors”; and Trent Wilkerson, Johnson, Kan., “Detecting Sex of Heterosexual and Homosexual Men and Women Using a Point Light Movement Display.” Megan Casey
all photos on this page by Peggy Clark
Math Senior Brandy Mann, Topeka, a senior majoring in math and business, received an award at the mathematics honor society Kappa Mu Epsilon north central regional convention for her paper and PowerPoint presentation of “Where Do We Hunt for Ichabods?” Two other Washburn seniors also presented at the conference: Tamela Bolen, Johnson, Kan.,”Where Math Meets Music”; and Alexandria Jeannin, Bonner Springs, Kan., “The Road Not Taken: Explorations in Urban Geometry.” Brandy Mann
History Washburn sent eight seniors and a junior to present at the annual conference of the Kansas Association of Historians in Independence, Kan. Amy Billinger, Topeka, examined Albert Einstein’s religious ideas; Sara Heckman, Lawrence, Kan., spoke on the neoclassical art of Angelika Kauffmann; Kathryn Marshall, Nortonville, Kan., discussed recently declassified documents about the Tonkin Gulf incident; Jennifer Mills, Kansas City, Kan., spoke about H.L. Mencken and the Scopes trial; Bethany Mowry, Topeka, dealt with Grand Tourist responses to Naples’ secret cabinet of Popeiian erotica; Whitney Philippi, Moscow, Kan., discussed Thomas Gray’s change of opinion on traditional English anti-Catholicism; Jessica Rezac, Topeka, examined the decline of Igbo women’s status in relation to the 1929 Women’s War and the Biafran conflict in Nigeria; ReAnne Utemark, Parsons, Kan., addressed the Jerry Falwell vs. Hustler trial; and Brandon Wentz, Walton, Kan., looked at the crossing of the color line in semi-pro baseball.
Athletic Training Johnathon Blake, Parsons, Kan., was honored as Athletic Training Major of the Year by the health, physical education and exercise science department. A senior, he will continue studying at Washburn after graduation to fulfill prerequisites for medical school, where he plans to specialize in sports medicine or orthopedics. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Mortar Board honorary societies. photo courtesy of John Burns
Art Daniel Billen, bfa ’07, Topeka, with mixed media collage, “Blue Collar Self Portrait.” Billen was chosen by the art faculty to receive the 2008 Charles and Margaret Pollack Art Purchase Award, which places his work in the permanent collection of the Mulvane Art Museum.
photo by Michael Hager
Law Jennifer Zook (center), Topeka, assembles before Washburn School of Law graduation ceremonies with Topekans Eryn Wright and David Wolfe. Zook was one of 10 Washburn law students to receive the Order of Barristers Award, which recognizes graduating law students who have excelled in moot court and mock trial activities in their respective law schools. The Order of Barristers is a national honorary organization.
Amy Taylor, Topeka, with her stepfather, the Honorable William Helsper, ba ’67 and jd ’73, Arlington, Texas. Taylor received the John K. Kleinheksel Prize for Excellence in Oral Advocacy and was one of 10 Washburn law students to receive the Order of Barristers Award. photos by Chris Crumm, Mathews Communications
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FEATURE
Winning in Washburn’s Greek community While focusing on the founding values of leadership, service, academics and friendships, the Washburn Greek community strives to increase service hours completed, academic grade point averages achieved and leadership involvement opportunities. During the spring 2008 semester, the community also increased in membership. Greek Week Washburn’s sororities and fraternities organize service projects and social events to promote Greek unity, leadership and friendship. Each spring, Greek chapters and members are recognized and honored during the annual banquet in April.
Sororities Alpha Phi • Highest sorority grade point average for spring 2007 • Most improved sorority grade point average for spring 2007 • Outstanding Greek presentation award
Delta Gamma • Chapter of Excellence Rising Star Award • Highest sorority grade point average for fall 2007 • Outstanding Philanthropy and Community Service Award • Danielle Hunter, Lenexa, Kan., Panhellenic Spirit Award • Kylie Gilstrap, Topeka, New Member of the Year
Kappa Alpha Theta • Most improved sorority grade point average for fall 2007 • Brianna Towne, Manhattan, Kan., Panhellenic President Award
Zeta Tau Alpha
Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Chapter of Excellence Rising Star Award • Outstanding Leadership and Wellness Award • Sadye Mages, Ottawa, Kan., Greek Woman of the Year • Paige Siegel, Overland Park, Kan., Greek Council President Award • Diane (Burkett) Sneed, Auburn, Kan., bs ’79, Alumnae of the Year Award
• Highest fraternity grade point average for spring 2007 • Highest fraternity grade point average for fall 2007 • Vincent Bowhay, Hoyt, Kan., Greek Man of the Year
Fraternities Delta Chi • Chapter of Excellence Rising Star Award • Most improved fraternity grade point average for fall 2007 • Outstanding Philanthropy and Community Service Award • Outstanding Membership Development and Recruitment Award • Outstanding Greek Presentation Award
Phi Delta Theta • Lucas Mullin, Eureka, Kan., New Member of the Year
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Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Vince Bowhay, Hoyt, Kan., and Zeta Tau Alpha’s Sadye Mages, Ottawa, Kan., are Greek Man and Woman of the Year. Bowhay served as president of Washburn Student Government Association and is a member of the Order of Omega Greek honor society and Sigma Tau Delta English honor society. He is pursuing a master’s degree in higher education at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Mages, a senior majoring in accounting, is president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, treasurer of Mortar Board and a member of Washburn Accounting Society and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
33 MIAA Titles and Counting Washburn made the jump to NCAA Division II and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in the early 1990s and experienced immediate success. Since then that success has continued to sustain and grow as Washburn’s athletic teams have won 33 conference championships and one national championship in women’s basketball in 2005. Only one other MIAA team has more MIAA titles since WU became eligible for conference championships in 1990-91. The Ichabod and Lady Blues athletic teams won three MIAA championships during the 2007-08 school year. The Lady Blues volleyball team won the MIAA West Division for the second straight year and the women’s basketball team won its fifth title in the last six years. The men’s golf team wrapped up the season with its fifth title, also in the last six years.
National Team Championships (3) Men’s Basketball (2) Women’s Basketball (1)
1925 (AAU), 1987 (NAIA) 2005 (NCAA)
MIAA Team Championships (33) Men’s Basketball (9) Women’s Basketball (6) Men’s Golf (5) Women’s Tennis (3) Volleyball (4) Men’s Tennis (2) Football (1) Women’s Soccer (1) Softball (1) Baseball (1)
Lady Blues Volleyball
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 1991, 2000, 2004 2002, 2005, 2006 (west), 2007 (west) 2006, 2007 2005 2006 2002 1991 (north)
NCAA Appearances (62) Women’s Basketball (12) Women’s Tennis (12) Men’s Basketball (10) Men’s Tennis (9) Men’s Golf (8) Volleyball (5) Softball (3) Football (2) Women’s Soccer (1)
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 1998, 2006, 2008 2005, 2007 2006
Lady Blues Basketball
Overall MIAA titles since Washburn joined league* Central Missouri Washburn Northwest Missouri Emporia State Truman Southwest Baptist Pittsburg State Missouri Western Missouri Southern
38 33 26 17 15 15 11 11 9
*since 1990-91 Ichabod Golf
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HISTORY & TRADITIONS
1962
Whiting Field House: Home court advantage remembered as renovation begins By Jeremy Wangler
A
pair of free throws with one second left and then a desperation shot at the buzzer brought 56 years of history to an end. Gary Howard missed the front end
The student section was in the north balcony.
of a one-and-one, and with a second left, Dennis Brady was fouled by Marymount on March 5, 1984. With the score tied at 56-56, Brady stepped up to the free throw line and calmly hit both
charity baskets. The Spartans launched a desperation shot at the buzzer that slammed off the backboard and fell to the ground. Since Dec. 18, 1928, Whiting Field House stood as the home court to the Ichabods and later the Lady Blues. With their 58-56 win over Marymount 56 years later to advance them to the NAIA District 10 championship, the Ichabods brought to an end an historic home court advantage that featured a gigantic and distracting blue wall behind one of the baskets, view-blocking poles and Los Angeles Lakers-like fan seating near the team benches. The native stone building, that many say resembles a fort, still stands on The east side of Whiting Field House is packed during a game played in the 1930s.
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Washburn’s campus 24 years after Lee Arena became the primary game site. The tin wall, still painted blue, covers up what used to be a stage, and the support poles still rise up out of the bleachers. The building has served its purpose well the last quarter century as a practice gym for basketball and volleyball and any outdoor sport that cares to use it when the weather is bad. Starting this summer, the outside will remain the same, but the inside of Whiting Field House will never be the same again after renovations on the 80-year-old building begin. The $5.3 million project will turn the out-dated building into a state-of-the-art, modern facility that will create a new weight room, locker rooms, practice courts, offices, classrooms and an entry that will house the Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame and trophy cases. The success of the Ichabods and Lady Blues basketball programs has continued to grow since moving into Lee Arena, and the renovations to Whiting, expected to be complete by November 2009, will only make things better. “I like buildings that are used everyday,” said Bob Chipman, Washburn’s men’s basketball coach since 1979. “When that whole building gets redone, it’s going to be a huge part of everybody in the department.”
Chipman saw his fair share of exciting games in the eight years he coached in the field house, five as a head coach. He recalled an experience he had with Betty Casper, a ticket seller at Whiting during his first game. “My very first game as head coach she was selling tickets. I went to her and said I was really nervous and she gave me some gum and we won,” Chipman said. “We won our first three games there so I actually thought that was pretty lucky so I’d come to her and ask for gum. After a while she would actually just give it to me and she’s been giving me gum now for 29 years before every game.”
Members of Kappa Sigma fraternity play in an intramural game in the 1930s.
Casper not only provided Chipman with his lucky gum, she also helped provide him with the raucous home court advantage Washburn was used to. “Playing against Fort Hays, their coach would hold up a different colored towel for each defense,” he recalled. “So Betty, as smart as she was, brought a bunch of different colored towels. Their kids would be looking over and there would be four or five different towels waving with different colors right behind their bench.” Whether it was the uncontrollable student section in the north balcony that cost the Ichabods a few technical fouls in the five years Chipman coached there, or the life-long season ticket holders that passionately cheered on their Ichabods and Lady Blues, the tightknit 2,500 or so fans that packed Whiting
Field House seemed to be a part of every Washburn win. Or maybe it was a giant blue wall. When Whiting was built, it included a large stage on the south end of the court that was used for concerts and plays. When it wasn’t in use, The stage on the south end of the court is covered by a curtain in this a curtain covered it up, 1940s photograph. and then later, the curtain was replaced with a blue tin wall. The The Ichabods defeated the Jayhawks wall seemed to throw off opponents 25-24 in that game as Washburn opened shooting on that end. the $200,000 facility. Now, 80 years later, “The opposing teams hated that,” it is being renovated. Chipman said. “I don’t know what the “Whiting seemed like the greatest stats are for opposing teams shooting place in the world, but we knew that on that end, but they aren’t very good.” we needed something new,” Chipman Chipman had a 105-46 record in said about losing his home court early Whiting, and he was coach when in his career. He was glad to see Lee Gary Carrier became Washburn’s Arena built to give the University more all-time leading scorer on Feb. 18, facilities, and now he’s glad to see his 1984. Washburn won seven conference old stomping grounds see much-needed titles there, and seven different Allimprovements, even if it means tearing Americans called it home. Women’s up the old floor and balconies and basketball began in 1969, and the Lady replacing them with a multi-level facility Blues enjoyed a 152-145 home record with a weight room on the bottom and until moving to Lee Arena in 1984, and practice courts on the top. they won their first ever conference “I think it’s neat that they’re keeping championship in their last year the outside the same. With that and the in Whiting. dressing up on the inside, I think it’s a When Whiting was dedicated on great combination,” he said. Dec. 18, 1928, in a game against Kansas, Cheerleaders in front of the student section Jayhawk coach Forrest “Phog” Allen watch a game in 1962. called the new structure “the finest field house in the state.”
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Passion for writing leads to scholarships Maggie (Sever) Warren, ba ’74, Topeka, has a passion for writing, and she wants to share that passion with others. For the past two summers, Warren has provided a scholarship that allows a Washburn student to attend the Iowa Summer Writing Festival in Iowa City, Iowa. “As Washburn began to implement the Transformational Experience program, I thought of the Iowa Summer Writing Festival as the perfect opportunity for a writing student in the English department,” Warren said. “After visiting with Tom Averill (professor, writer in residence, English) about the idea, I made arrangements to provide funds for a student to attend a week-long session at the Iowa writer’s conference.”
Sabrina Goss, the first student to receive a scholarship to attend the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, also received the Sibberson Award, given to the highest ranking graduate from each commencement ceremony. (See page 8 for more on the Sibberson Award.)
Several years ago, Warren took Warren has committed to funding a creative writing class from Averill. these scholarships through 2009 and Averill said Warren’s scholarship offers hopes others will come forward and a tremendous opportunity for students support the program. interested in writing. As a member of the Washburn Board “The atmosphere at the Iowa Summer of Regents, Warren had the opportunity Writing Festival is very stimulating for to meet Goss at fall commencement in students and teachers,” said Averill. December 2007. “When you are there, you “I was able to feel like writing is a natural congratulate Sabrina as “Not only is it an thing to do. You think of she received her diploma,” yourself as a writer, and said Warren. “It was honor to be chosen, you are surrounded by tremendously exciting to but it is a wonderful other writers who think of feel like I had contributed themselves as writers, too.” to the success of a writing opportunity to improve Sabrina Goss, student. I encourage as a writer and to ba ’07, Topeka, was others who share my the first Washburn passion for writing to gain the experience student to receive help give other writing of working with Warren’s scholarship. students a transformational “Not only is it an honor experience.” other writers from to be chosen, but it is a “I am thrilled to learn around the country.” wonderful opportunity to that two students are able improve as a writer and to receive funding Sabrina Goss to gain the experience of to attend the festival this working with other writers year,” said Goss. “The from around the country,” said Goss. festival is such an excellent experience “The week of the festival was one of the for a writer of any age or level of most enjoyable experiences of my life. experience, but it’s especially valuable to It was fun and exciting, and it provided young, budding writers.” me with the tools to become a better James Jung, a junior from Shawnee, novelist. and Rachel Wholer, a junior from “The people I met during the week Lawrence, will be attending the writing I stayed in Iowa were amazing,” she festival this summer. Both are majoring added. “They are dedicated writers in English with an emphasis on writing. whose opinions I know I can trust.”
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Annual gifts provide for WU needs Annual giving is alive and well at Washburn University due, in part, to the generosity of alumni and friends. Washburn Endowment Association staff, volunteers and students coordinate the many elements of Washburn’s annual giving program, which takes a significant amount of planning and hard work. Amounts Raised through the Annual Fund Fiscal Year 2006
$553,208
Fiscal Year 2007
Current Fiscal Year
$731,626
$921,951
* NOTE: The Washburn Endowment Association fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30.
Joel Lauer, director of WEA’s annual giving program, said the annual giving program includes the faculty/staff campaign, phonathon and direct mail. Lauer said the annual giving program, unlike major or planned gifts, is consistent and steady and can be counted on from year to year. Because the gifts are typically unrestricted, he added, they help provide support for a wide range of needs on campus, from scholarships and classroom materials to modern equipment and campus beautification. “Annual gifts to Washburn offer invaluable flexibility in meeting areas of the greatest need or when special opportunities arise,” Lauer said. “They are also a major source of scholarships and student aid, and help ensure a measure of excellence in programs benefiting students, faculty and academic initiatives.”
because it shows faculty and staff believe in its mission,” Lauer said. “When we seek corporate and foundation support, their representatives frequently ask about the level of support Washburn University receives from those who work at the university,” he added. “These organizations realize that such support is a critical benchmark because these are the people most familiar with the work of the university.”
Phonathon Phonathon involves Washburn students who raise money for Washburn by calling more than 20,000 alumni and friends throughout the country. This also provides an opportunity for alumni to connect with the university as they visit with current students. Student callers who individually raise $10,000 or more in one semester of
calling are now honored in a Phonathon Hall of Fame, started in fall 2007. Caron Handcock, bfa, ’07, Topeka, and Joseph Muiller, Lawrence, Kan., were the first two students inducted into the Hall of Fame. Handcock, who has been working with the Phonathon program since September 2006, has raised more than $23,000. Muiller started working with Phonathon in September 2007 and raised more than $10,000 in his first semester as a caller. He is studying biology and hopes to attend medical school.
Direct Mail The Washburn Endowment Association also coordinates several direct mail campaigns throughout the year. People who respond to these mailings, combined with the other campaigns of the annual fund program, work together to increase financial support for Washburn. So far, more than $920,000 has been raised through all annual fund campaigns this year.
2007-08 Phonathon Hall of Fame students
Faculty/Staff Campaign The faculty/staff campaign on campus has grown significantly in the last few years, with $104,126 raised in fiscal year 2006, $168,387 in 2007 and a record $306,389 raised to date in 2008. This campaign plays a vital role in the overall fundraising efforts for Washburn. “Potential donors look to the participation of those closest to the university to see if they should give, Caron Handcock
Joseph Muiller
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Hal Jensen, third from left, with other executives of ATX Group, which is the world’s largest independent provider of telematics, such as call assistance, stolen vehicle recovery and voice recognition technology.
Leadership scholarship honors Hal Jensen Jensen was a manager at Kansas Power and Light/ Hal Jensen, bba ’80, Topeka, was recognized for his impact on his fellow employees at ATX Group KPL Gas Service in Topeka, Abilene and Salina for when they established the Hal Jensen Leadership many years before overseeing ATX’s operations in both Texas and Germany. Scholarship in the The first scholarship from the Washburn School of “Hal is a wonderful example endowed fund will be offered in Business. Jensen served 2009 and will be awarded annually as chief operating officer of the type of business leader at ATX until his retirement to a student enrolled in the last fall. we hope all of our students Washburn School of Business who “Everyone at our exhibits leadership qualities and in the School of Business company felt the best demonstrates a financial need. can become.” way to honor Hal for the “Hal is a wonderful example of David Sollars, leadership, business ethics the type of business leader we hope dean of the Washburn School of Business and motivation he inspired all of our students in the School of in everyone who worked Business can become,” said David with him was to give Sollars, dean of the Washburn School of Business. “The fact that ATX chose to something back to the institution that he recognize him in this way is a reflection on his credited for fostering those values,” said Steve Millstein, jd ’78, Dallas, Texas, ATX president and integrity and the impact he has had on that company.” chief executive officer.
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CAMPUS NEWS AND SPORTS
Ichabod pride shared at State Fair L
By Gary Adkins, bba ’74, and Mary Adkins, Wakarusa, Kan.
ooking for a great way to show your Ichabod spirit, have some fun and get reimbursed for doing a good deed? Consider volunteering at Washburn’s booth at the Kansas State Fair. Last year, my wife, Mary, pointed out the “volunteer opportunity” advertised in the Alumni Association magazine, and we decided to give helping at the State Fair a try. A couple weeks before the fair began, we attended a luncheon on campus and received an orientation on Washburn’s selling points. We also decided to turn this volunteer opportunity into a mini-vacation and enjoy the fair. The night before our scheduled volunteer time, we saw “Chicago” in concert, and the next day, we spent several hours enjoying the fair before arriving at the Washburn booth. In the four hours at the booth, we visited with those walking by about the benefits of attending Washburn and assisted several potential students in registering for additional information. We were located close to the booths for many other universities in Kansas, and I believe fair attendees were favorably impressed when we let them know about the student/instructor ratio and Washburn class sizes. Washburn reimbursed us for food and mileage, and, if we had worked two shifts, we would have received lodging for the night. Please consider joining us Sept. 5-14 at the fair! (For additional information on volunteering, see volunteer opportunities on page 3.) Tami Boten, Topeka, plants a kiss on Ichabod’s cheek while visiting the Washburn booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.
Ichabod logo on street signs Motorists and pedestrians approaching intersections at Washburn’s four corners (17th and 21st streets, Washburn and MacVicar avenues) are greeted by street signs with the Ichabod logo, thanks to the efforts of the Washburn Student Government Association. “The Campus Affairs Committee wanted to increase Washburn spirit beyond the confines of campus,” said Billie Jean Bergmann, a junior from Simpson, Kan. “We found that both the University of Kansas and Kansas State University had customized street signs tailored to their schools.” Bergmann worked with Linda Voss, Topeka’s traffic design engineer, to request an amendment to the City of Topeka’s constitution that would allow a Washburn-related item on the street signs surrounding campus. “We wanted to display an object unique to Washburn and felt that the Ichabod would best do that,” Bergmann said. The signs were posted in October 2007 and funded solely by Washburn Student Government Association.
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CAMPUS NEWS AND SPORTS KTWU produced “Twisted Tales of Poe” as a live radio show presented by The Karen Hastings Players and Philip Grecian.
Delta Chi receives charter
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embers of Delta Chi fraternity, which colonized at Washburn in November 2005, were awarded a charter by their international association and are now a full-fledged member of the Washburn Greek community. Delta Chi was founded in 1890 at Cornell University as a law fraternity. The fraternity still holds justice as its main principle, but is now open to students in all majors. It currently has approximately 92,000 members in 126 chapters and colonies in the United States and Canada.
photos courtesy of KTWU
Philip Grecian
KTWU KTWU received three International Ava Awards (Audio/Visual Awards) for “Twisted Tales of Poe”: a platinum first prize award in the television-use of sound category, a platinum first prize in the television-promotion category and a gold second prize in the television programs-entertainment category. Written by Philip Grecian, ba ’93, Topeka, and presented with the Karen Hastings Players led by Karen Hastings, ba ’68, Topeka, “Twisted Tales of Poe” is an adaptation of several Edgar Allen Poe classic tales presented as if it were a live 1940s-style radio program.
KTWU special programs starting in July Beginning July 5: The adventures of “I Love Lucy” and “Happy Days” on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Beginning July 9: National Public Radio personalities Tom and Ray Magliozzi bring their automotive insights and comedic adventures to “Click & Clack’s As the Wrench Turns” on Wednesdays at 7p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Grand Marshal retires
Jorge Nobo photo by Peggy Clark
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Jorge Nobo, professor, philosophy, begins a phased retirement this fall but has already retired as Grand Marshal, a volunteer service he took up in 2000. Nobo served as Grand Marshal for the last time at the May graduation exercises for the College of Arts and Sciences. Carol Vogel, director, equal opportunity and instructor, modern languages, retired last May as associate marshal, a position she held since 1970. Nobo said a small army of professors acting as associate and assistant marshals work together at “student wrangling” — getting the often nervous graduates lined up in alphabetical order and then seating them. Nobo said it was an honor to perform his duties, which included leading the platform party and banging the mace to signal the beginning, the posting of the colors and the end of the ceremony. Joanne Altman, professor, psychology, now serves as Washburn’s Grand Marshal.
Welcome New Mulvane director photo by Chris Hamm
Washburn students brought their Ichabod spirit to Greensburg, Kan., where they volunteered in the rebuilding efforts following a May 2007 tornado.
Return to Greensburg Whitney Philippi, Moscow, Kan., a junior majoring in history and English, was among 10 Washburn students giving up a week of summer break in June to help the residents of Greensburg rebuild. It was Philippi’s second trip to the small town, which was hit by a massive tornado in May 2007, and is 109 miles west of Wichita, Kan.
Sophomores Lauren Woidela, Overland Park, Kan., and Haley Mitchell, Auburn, Kan., perform at a chamber music recital during the symphony orchestra’s May concert tour in Honduras.
Symphony orchestra performs in Honduras
Fifty students in the Washburn symphony orchestra toured Honduras in May, performing at cathedrals and the Theatre Jose Francisco Saybe, and visiting music schools and museums. It was the first American orchestra to ever tour Honduras, according to Norman Gamboa, director, who said the trip was a “smashing success.” Proceeds from one concert went to an elementary school with applied music courses, and benefits from another concert went to the pediatrics wing of a local hospital.
photo by Chris Hamm
photo by Carlos Cabezas
Cindi Morrison, former director of the Lancaster (Pa.) Museum, joined the Mulvane Art Museum staff as director in May. Morrison also held positions of assistant to the director of programs (visual arts, education, outreach) at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, Md.; exhibitions/events coordinator, Baltimore (Md.) Clayworks; and director of the Zoller and Chambers Galleries at the School of Visual Arts, Pennsylvania State University, University Park. She received an associate of arts degree in art history from Keystone Junior College, LaPlume, Pa., and bachelor and master of fine arts degrees from Edinboro (Pa.) University in ceramics/art history.
Philippi first arrived in Greensburg in March with a group of 50 Washburn students during an alternative spring break six-day service trip, and she hopes to return again as a senior during fall or spring break. “I loved the rewarding feeling you get from doing that much labor and seeing how much your help is needed,” she said. While at Greensburg, the students worked on roofs, gutted a house, picked up debris and helped build and lift walls of houses and garages. A 13-part miniseries documentary “Greensburg,” hosted by Leonardo DiCaprio that premiered June 15 on the Planet Green network, may include video footage of Washburn students working on a roof. Washburn’s alternative spring break, coordinated by Learning in the Community: The Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement, was initiated in 1999 when a group of 15 students went to Tennessee to work on the development of the Cumberland Trail.
Lucas Mullin, Eureka, Kan., a freshman majoring in public administration, helps hoist a wall with other Washburn student volunteers.
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CAMPUS NEWS AND SPORTS Ichabod & Lady Blues Sports By Gene Cassell and Jeremy Wangler Baseball
Softball
Tyler Blankenship, senior, Lawrence, Kan.
The Ichabods ended the year strong, winning six of their last 10 games and gaining victories over two ranked teams. Overall, the team finished the season eighth in the MIAA at 12-24 with a 17-29 record. Three players earned all-MIAA honorable mention: sophomore Wes Joy, Burlington, Kan.; junior Curtis Hamilton, Silver Lake, Kan.; and senior Brian Stroth, Topeka. Joy, a two-time all-MIAA selection after earning second team honors and Freshman of the Year in 2007, batted .316 and tied for the team lead with 26 runs batted in. Hamilton had a 4.03 earned run average as a pitcher. His ERA as a reliever was 1.05, allowing just three earned runs in 25 2/3 innings. Stroth went 5-3 on the mound, leading the team in wins and giving up just 15 walks in 58 1/3 innings with a 5.40 ERA.
The Lady Blues reached the NCAA North Central Regional with a 4-2 loss to Minnesota State University, Mankato, and wrapped up the season with a 29-28 record. Senior Mandy Tarbutton, Maple Hill, Kan., finished her career with a school record for 220 games started and the school record for at bats with 706. She and senior Brooke DeVader, Emmett, Kan., tied for the school record of 220 games played. DeVader’s 225 career base hits rank third alltime at Washburn, and she holds the school record for 38 career home runs. Junior Dani White, Berryton, Kan., set the school record of 562 for putouts in a season en route to first team allMIAA honors. Senior Malarie Fellers, Edmond, Okla., set the assist record with 52. DeVader and sophomore Tish Williams, Edmond, Okla., were named second team all-MIAA. Williams set the school record for home runs in a season with 16.
Wes Joy
Mandy Tarbutton
photos by Gene Cassell
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Tennis Both the Ichabods and Lady Blues tennis teams wrapped up another set of successful seasons after both squads made appearances in the NCAA tournament. The Ichabods made it out of the regional rounds and went to the national tournament for the second year in a row and finished the season in the round of 16 with a 14-7 record while the Lady Blues fell in the opening round for a 12-7 record. n (L to R): Capitol Federal Savings True Blue Scholars with Jack Hamilton, president, Capitol Federal Foundation; Wes Joy (baseball), sophomore, Burlington, Kan.; Kate Hampson (volleyball), junior, Ft. Collins, Colo.; Zach Watkins (football), sophomore, Independence, Mo.; and Dani White (softball), junior, Berryton, Kan.
Golf Audrie Miller, senior, McPherson, Kan.
Coaching change Head Coach Jennifer Hastert, bba ’96, resigned her position to await the birth of her second child. The former Lady Blues All-American Jennifer Hastert completed her ninth season as coach with a combined 277-128-1 record between the men’s and women’s teams, winning four MIAA titles and taking her teams to 11 NCAA tournaments. Dave Alden, who replaces Hastert, has led the men’s team at Metropolitan State College of Denver to three consecutive NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference titles.
Ryan Ward, sophomore, Corpus Christi, Texas
Ichabods win MIAA, Central Regional and advance to NCAA National Tournament Lazzo named MIAA Most Valuable Player The Ichabods won the MIAA and Central Regional and wrapped up the 2007-08 season with a 15th place finish at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Division II Championship, finishing 41-over for the four-round tournament. Senior Ryan Deutsch, Topeka, tied for 11th place overall with a 3-over 283 (71-70-72-70) for the tournament. Deutsch won the MIAA Golf Championship Tournament earlier this season and wrapped up his career with a 74.88 stroke average, playing in a school-record 125 rounds. He recorded 30 top 20 finishes, 21 top 10 finishes and nine top five placings in 51 career events. Junior Matt Ewald, Leawood, Kan., tied for 64th overall with a 13-over 293
(71-75-75-72) and received third team All-American honors. Senior John Robbins, Omaha, Neb., finished his Washburn career with a 14-over 294, which placed him in a tie for 70th overall. His 294 tournament included rounds of 76, 72, 68 and 78. Robbins played in 86 rounds at Washburn with a career scoring average of 75.7, including a 75.4 this season. Junior Matt Salome, Overland Park, Kan., in his first season at Washburn, tied for 77th overall and won the Northeastern State University (Okla.) Men’s Golf Classic. Sophomore Matt Lazzo, Wichita, Kan., tied for 93rd. He was named the MIAA’s Most Valuable Player, recording a 73.7 scoring average with two tournament wins (the Truman Bulldog Classic and Missouri Western Invitational) and six top five finishes in 13 tournaments.
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Team reaches national quarterfinals
The Lady Blues team reached the NCAA Elite Eight national quarterfinals season with an 85-80 double overtime loss to No. 3 University of South Dakota, ending the season with a 26-7 record in their fifth Elite Eight in school Corkey Stiger at the NCAA Elite 8 against the University of history. South Dakota Senior Corkey Stiger, Hopkinsville, Ky., finished the game with a career-high-tying 31 points that matched her total from the regional final win over Emporia State University. Senior Amanda Holmes, Topeka, recorded her 18th career double double with 10 points and 11 rebounds while junior Jessica Mainz, Topeka, recorded a career-high 11 rebounds.
n Community Outreach: Before competing in the Elite 8 Tournament, members of the Lady Blues basketball team visit Central Elementary School in Kearney, Neb., and are photographed with a fifth grade class.
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Williams drafted by Tennessee Titans
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ary Williams, Miami, Fla., became the fifth Ichabod to have his name called in the NFL Draft. It is the second consecutive season the Ichabods have had a player drafted, as Trey Lewis was tabbed by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round last season. The Tennessee Titans selected Williams with 229th overall pick and the 22nd pick of the seventh round. Williams becomes the first defensive back from the MIAA to be taken since John Fisher of Missouri Western State University was picked by Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996. “This is a great day for Cary and our program,” head coach Craig Schurig said. “Cary has the talent and the work ethic to be a great cornerback and special teams standout in the NFL.” After receiving the call from Titans head coach Jeff Fisher, Williams said, “I shed some tears of joy. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and not many people get that chance.” Williams was named to the AP Little All-American Team as well as the Daktronics All-American team and was a unanimous first team All-MIAA defensive back after recording seven interceptions. Williams was also named to the first team Daktronics All-Region and the AFCA All-American team. He finished his career with 94 tackles, including 67 solo stops with 11 interceptions, returned one interception for a touchdown, and his 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Missouri Southern State University is tied for the longest return in school history. photo courtesy of the Tennessee Titans
Lady Blues Basketball
FACULTY
Faculty Recognition Five faculty members were recognized for excellence at the annual Washburn Recognition Ceremony.
James M. Young Excellence in Continuing Education Award: Dan Petersen, associate dean and professor, School of Applied Studies
Roy Myers Excellence in Research Award: Vic Landrum, chairman, associate professor, biology
Herrick Faculty Award for Outstanding Service: Carol Vogel, ba ’67, director, equal opportunity office and instructor, modern languages
Ned N. Fleming Excellence in Teaching Award: Bob Beatty, associate professor, political science
Maureen Godman, associate professor, English
Eight faculty members were recognized for 25 years of service: Steve Black, chairman, assistant professor, physics & astronomy; Bob Boncella, professor, School of Business; Linda Croucher, associate professor, clinical coordinator, radiation technology, allied health; Willie Dunlap, dean, School of Applied Studies; Ali Khan, professor, School of Law; Bill Roach, professor, School of Business; Jera Roberts, associate professor, allied health; and Roy Sheldon, associate professor, English.
Farewell Barbara Clark, simulation coordinator and former associate dean and associate professor, School of Nursing, retired after 25 years of service. Joan Denny, lecturer and Learning Center coordinator, School of Nursing, retired after 25 years of service. Amy Fleury, professor, English, has accepted a position at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, La. Fleury joined Washburn’s faculty in 1998.
Mark Folmsbee, associate dean, computer services, School of Law, will be attending A. T. Still University in Mesa, Ariz. He has served 19 years at Washburn. Kirt Saville, chairman and professor, music and director of bands, has accepted a position at Brigham Young University. Saville joined the Washburn faculty in 1986. Bill Sparks, professor, health, physical education and exercise science, retired after 11 years of service. Pam MacDonald, (not pictured), associate professor, psychology, has accepted a teaching position at Emporia State University. MacDonald joined the faculty at Washburn in 1998.
Al Dickes, dean of enrollment management, retires in July. Dickes joined Washburn’s faculty in 1978 and served 30 years as an instructor in economics and 29 years as the secretary of the general faculty. In addition to teaching, Dickes served as assistant to the vice president of academic affairs (1978-81), executive assistant to the president (1981-83), vice president for student affairs (1983-85) and director of institutional research (1985-87 and 1988-96). He also served as interim director of academic computer center (1979-81), interim head of university advancement (1982), interim director of athletics (1982-83) and interim assistant dean of the School of Business (1987-88). He was named to his current position in 1996. www.washburn.edu/alumni | summer 2008 | 23
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Lost and found herbarium It was 1997, and Vic Landrum, a new biology faculty member, was searching through various closets and cabinets in Stoffer Science Hall for slides or plant specimens to use in his classes. “There was a huge storage room in the basement,” Landrum, chairman and associate professor, biology, said. “I was down there looking around when I saw an old Army surplus cabinet against the wall. I asked our stockroom supervisor, who was working in the area, ‘What is this? Can we open it?’”
With the supervisor’s help, Landrum moved things around so he could open the cabinet door. Inside were stacks and stacks of sheets of pressed plant specimens, including some dating back to 1861. “Nobody was looking for this collection because it was supposed to have been lost, either in a fire that went through the basement of Rice Hall in the 1920s or the tornado that destroyed the building in 1966,” Landrum said. Most universities maintain herbaria for teaching and research. Landrum said Washburn’s herbarium is significant because it is one of the oldest in Kansas, so it provides a snapshot of how plants have changed through time, giving researchers a collection of DNA specimens that can be used to document adaptations and changes in species.
Each plant is pressed to a piece of paper, like this sunflower collected in 1892 by William Harshbarger, a Washburn professor.
Vic Landrum holds one of the oldest specimens in the herbarium, a skeleton plant collected by T.J. Hale in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1861.
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The oldest plants, from 1861, come from the upper Midwest and were collected by T.J. Hale, a Wisconsin botanist.
William Harshbarger
Sarah Doubt
William Harshbarger, ba 1893 and honorary doctorate 1919, a Washburn mathematics professor who took part in the first natural history survey of Kansas, is responsible for approximately six percent of the whole collection. Sarah Doubt, professor of botany 1920-39, added hundreds of specimens, including five to eight smaller student collections.
A labor of love From the day of discovery, Landrum, with any students he could recruit, spent the next 11 years processing, repairing and cataloguing the close to 7,000 plant samples in the collection. “I did the first 1,000 or so, and then Ashley Hisel, (bs ’04, Kansas City, Mo.),
Vic Landrum examines a wild lettuce specimen collected in 1882 in Goodland, Kan.
a biology major, took over the project and worked on it for about three years,” he said. “She deserves the credit for cataloguing the remaining specimens.”
“Nobody was looking for this collection because it was supposed to have been lost, either in a fire that went through the basement of Rice Hall in the 1920s or the tornado that destroyed the building in 1966.” Vic Landrum
Even though he has been at it for more than 11 years, Landrum doesn’t seem to mind the time-consuming work.
“I feel blessed,” he said. “This is a once in a lifetime kind of thing. The herbaria at nearly all universities have been catalogued for a century or more. Here, I get to do something most botanists will never get the chance to do. It’s like finding a new species or getting a species named after you.” The vast bulk of the specimens in the Washburn Herbarium are now catalogued and can be accessed online at www.washburn.edu/faculty/ landrum/wuherbarium. Landrum hopes to eventually scan images of all the specimens so they can also be viewed online.
Washburn once had one of North America’s best fungus collections that contained approximately 8,000 fungus samples stored on the top floor of Rice Hall. Packets of fungus samples were found all over Shawnee County following the 1966 tornado which destroyed Rice Hall. Vic Lundrum discovered about a dozen of these packets among the plant collection he found in the basement of Stoffer Science Hall.
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ALUMNI PROFILE
A Washburn lawyer in federal court On May 6, 2004, Brandon Mayfield, jd ’99, Beaverton, Ore., was arrested and confined in maximum security because of allegations he was connected to a terrorist train bombing in Spain. For two weeks, Mayfield, a native of Halstead, Kan., lived the nightmare of an innocent man accused of a capital offense by evidence that seemed irrefutable. He protested the charges, asserting that the fingerprint linking him to the bombing could not be his since he had not traveled outside the continental United States in many years. Fifteen days later, he was released and placed under house arrest. A few days after that, all charges were dropped. What followed made history. Mayfield received an official apology from the FBI and a $2 million settlement from the U.S. government. Though personally vindicated, he reserved the right to challenge the Patriot Act, under which he was incarcerated as a material witness.
In September 2007, a federal judge ruled in Mayfield’s favor, agreeing that two sections of the Patriot Act were unconstitutional.
Homecoming Mayfield returned to campus in February 2008, at the invitation of Washburn Law faculty members and four student law groups. Brandon Mayfield
Events Timeline 2004|March 11 • A series of coordinated bombings on the commuter train system in Madrid, Spain, kills 191 people and injures 2,000. • A Spanish investigation determines the attacks were directed by an al-Qaeda-inspired terrorist cell.
Mid-March through April • Spanish authorities submit to the FBI for analysis digital images of partial latent fingerprints obtained from plastic bags that contained detonator caps. • The FBI ranks Brandon Mayfield’s fingerprint 4 on a list of 20 possible matches. • FBI agents obtain a warrant issued under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and enter Mayfield’s home and office, photographing papers, downloading hard drives and planting listening devices. • Mayfield and his family suspect that their house has been burglarized, but are mystified because nothing is stolen.
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May 6 • FBI agents search Mayfield’s Oregon law office and home and the family farm in Halstead, Kan. • Mayfield is arrested under a material witness warrant and incarcerated in the Multnomah County Detention Center in Portland, Ore. • The arrest makes headlines in national and international news media.
May 14 • Mayfield’s mother visits him on Mother’s Day. He is shackled and separated from her by a glass pane.
May 19 • Spanish police announce that the fingerprint identified by the FBI as Mayfield’s belongs to Ouhnane Daoud, an Algerian.
May 20 • Mayfield is released from a courthouse holding cell area and united with his wife and children on the courthouse steps, but is under house arrest.
Over lunch with the law students, Mayfield recounted his and his family’s ordeal in his presentation, “How Bad Science Can Ruin Your Privacy.” Later that day, he delivered “FISA, Fingerprints & the 4th Amendment” at the spring faculty colloquium about the impact of science and technology on the law. One of Mayfield’s former teachers, Charlene Smith, visiting professor, School of Law, said the students hearing Mayfield speak were mesmerized by what they heard. Smith also said, “When he talked about how the ordeal had impacted his family, about the invasion of their privacy and where the technology of fingerprinting could lead, it was scary.” Robert Weaver, a first year law student from Wichita, Kan., said Mayfield’s presentation impacted him personally. “When something like this can happen to someone who lived near where you grew up, who went to your school and is in your profession, it makes the issues more pressing,” he said. Ali Khan, professor, School of Law, who was adviser to Washburn’s student Islamic Law Society when Mayfield co-founded it, described his “sigh of relief” on hearing the news that Mayfield had been cleared and declared innocent.
May 24 • The government files a motion to dismiss the case against Mayfield. District Judge Robert Jones grants the motion based on “the misidentification by the FBI of a fingerprint.” • The FBI publishes a news release announcing that Mayfield’s fingerprint was erroneously linked to the Madrid bombing and apologizes “for the hardships that this matter has caused.”
Nov. 29 • The federal government agrees to pay $2 million and issues a formal apology to Mayfield and his family. • In the agreement, Mayfield waives his personal claims against the government and specific agents, but retains the right to pursue a legal challenge to the Patriot Act.
“He was arrested because he was a Muslim married to an Egyptian and had been in the armed forces working on Patriot Missiles,” Khan said. “It was a perfect combination to raise suspicion, but not enough to arrest someone. Profiling is bad, but arresting just because a person fits the profile is unacceptable.”
“When something like this can happen to someone who lived near where you grew up, who went to your school and is in your profession, it makes the issues more pressing.” Robert Weaver,
Washburn School of Law Student
Going on with life and law Mayfield, who lives with his wife and three children, has returned to his solo family and personal injury law practice in a suburb of Portland, Ore.
2007|Sept. 16 • Judge Ann Aiken, a federal judge in Portland, Ore., rules that two provisions of the Patriot Act allowing surveillance of American citizens violate the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches.
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His personal story and ongoing Constitutional challenge provide him a platform to discuss the issues that matter most to him: individual rights, the balance of liberty and security and his concern for the ongoing suffering of others. “The good news is I was released. I had excellent representation, the best trial attorney in America,” he said. “The bad news is the thousands of other stories just like mine, stories of people who have been arrested because of the political or religious beliefs they express.” Later this year, the government’s appeal of Mayfield’s case is expected to be heard before a Circuit Court of Appeals, a case which may eventually reach the Supreme Court. Bill Rich, professor, School of Law, said Mayfield’s case is one of the most interesting and significant examples of constitutional litigation going on in the United States today. “It will eventually determine the parameters of the Patriot Act and the power of the government to engage in searches and seizures without probable cause,” he said.
2008|FEB 8 • The Justice Department files an appeal of Judge Aiken’s ruling before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
Feb. 28 • Mayfield lectures at Washburn School of Law.
November or December • The government’s appeal of Brandon Mayfield vs. United States of America is expected to be heard before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
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CLASS NOTES
’40s Joseph Morris, ba ’43, jd ’47 and honorary doctorate ’81, Tulsa, Okla., was honored at the Barrister Bowl for his tenure, leadership, legal skill and humanity through community involvement. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Washburn in 1994.
Birthday
Bill Smith, ba ’41, Palm Desert, Calif., celebrated his 90th birthday in February.
Anniversary
Philip Patterson, attendee ’40, and Betty Patterson, Long Beach, Calif., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March.
’50s AnniversarIES Marilyn (Gates) Hite, ba ’58, and Robert Hite, bs ’57, Tecumseh, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Patricia (Scott) Kranz, ba ’55, and Arthur Kranz, Richland, Wash., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July.
’60s Carol (Bethel) Ball, ba ’65, Topeka, retired as librarian at Northern Hills Junior High School after 32 years of service.
Walter Broadnax, ba ’67 and honorary doctorate ’94, Atlanta, Ga., spoke at commencement exercises at Kansas Wesleyan University, where he also received an honorary doctor of public service degree. Ron Farrell, bba ’62, Topeka, retired after a 36-year career teaching at Highland Park High School. Paula (Honeyman) Felker, b ed ’68, Topeka, retired from teaching at Pauline South Intermediate School after 22 years of service. Melody (Weyer) Forbes, ba ’68, Topeka, retired from teaching at Washburn Rural High School after 16 years of service. Dick Geis, bs ’69, Topeka, is local medical director for Hospice Care of Kansas. Sugwon Kang, ba ’60, Oneonta, N.Y., received a Fulbright Scholar grant to teach American history and government at Sogang University in Seoul, Korea, during the 2008-09 academic year. June (Boaz) McCarty Clair, b music ’66, Carmel, Ind., received a $25,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment’s 2008 Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program to research the life and work of Hans Christian Andersen in Denmark. She teaches vocal music and is musical director at Clay Middle School. Rinda (Coon) Oldham, b ed ’65 and m ed ’84, Topeka, retired from teaching at East Indianola Elementary School after 34 years of service. John Tidwell, ba ’69, Lawrence, Kan., spoke at a symposium at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the American Folklife Center. Washburn honored Tidwell in 1994 as an Alumni Fellow. Steven Walker, ba ’68, Fresno, Calif., received the Allied Professional Award, a Crime Victims Rights Week Award, from U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasy and the Department of Justice. Washburn honored Walker in 2002 as an Alumni Fellow.
Birthday
Wayne Grindol, jd ’62, Beloit, Kan., celebrated his 85th birthday in March.
Anniversaries
Janet (Hillyer) Armstrong, b ed ’68, and Robert Armstrong,
bs ’67, Colorado Springs, Colo., celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June. Beverly (Barkley) Hadden, b ed ’64, and Kyle Hadden, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May. Claude Lee, jd ’62, and Frances Lee, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March.
’70s Mark Anderson, ba ’76, Pratt, Kan., was honored as a Leader of the Year by the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University. Debra (Bowman) Arp, ba ’75, Morrison, Colo., retired as commander of the Arvada (Colo.) Police Department after 31 years of service in law enforcement. Paul Bicknell, bba ’75, Topeka, retired from the Kansas Department of Labor as chief of contributions. Dan Brooks, b ed ’79, Topeka, was named secondary teacher of the year by Auburn-Washburn USD 437, where he teaches social studies at Washburn Rural Middle School. Harriet (Gingerich) Caplan, jd ’76, Hays, Kan., was appointed to the Kansas Film Commission by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Ruth (Ross) Collins, m ed ’72, Topeka, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Inc.
photo by Bruce Mathews
PROFILE: Three Generations admitted to Supreme Court Paul Berkley, jd ’56, and Bill Berkley, bba ’72 and jd ’75, Downs, Kan., with grandson and son, Brandon J. Berkley, jd ’03, of Greenwood Village, Colo., were among 29 Washburn School of Law alumni admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court in a swearing-in ceremony in April. The day before the ceremony, Washburn School of Law hosted a reception for friends and alumni in the Washington, D.C. area. Pictured at the reception are (L to R): Bill Berkley; Brandon Berkley; former Sen. Bob Dole, ba ’52, jd ’52 and honorary doctorates ’69 and ’85, Washington, D.C.; and Paul Berkley.
Glenda (Kearney) DuBoise, ba ’77, Topeka, received a Humanitarian Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Inc. Robena (Pringle) Farrell, ba ’74, Hays, Kan., was named regional director of the Kansas Children’s Service League. John Gaunt, ba ’76, Wichita, Kan., retired at the rank of major from the Kansas Highway Patrol after more than 33 years of service. Raul Guevara, ba ’77, Topeka, received the certified residential specialist designation from an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Marianna Nothern, b ed ’74 and m ed ’81, Topeka, retired from teaching middle school art and multicultural studies for Shawnee Heights USD 450 after 16 years of service.
Kendall Phelps, b music ’74, Silver Lake, Kan., was keynote speaker for the Kansas Day gala banquet sponsored by the Kansas Day Club. Carolyn (Morgan) Ritchey, b ed ’73 and m ed ’78, Topeka, retired from teaching at North Fairview Elementary School after 35 years of service.
Cynthia Hartman, jd ’77, Fort Collins, Colo., was named a county court judge in the 8th Judicial District by Gov. Bill Ritter. Susan (Smith) Hendershot, b ed ’74 and m ed ’86, Auburn, Kan., retired from teaching at West Indianola Elementary School after 23 years of service.
Kay (Bergmeier) Rute, ba ’71 and jd ’80, Topeka, was promoted to professor, office, legal & technology, Washburn University.
Paul Hoferer, jd ’75, Fort Worth, Texas, retired as vice president and general counsel of the BNSF Railway Co. after a 33-year law career.
Kathy Sachen-Gute, bba ’73 and jd ’76, Alexandria, Va., was named director of the office of human resources of the National Credit Union Administration.
Mary “Chris” Hutton, ba ’78 and jd ’78, Vermillion, S.D., received a Belbas-Larson Award for excellence in teaching from the University of South Dakota.
Kevin Singer, b ed ’76, Topeka, was named superintendent of Topeka USD 501.
Gene Johnson, m ed ’75, Overland Park, Kan., was appointed superintendent of schools by the Shawnee Mission School District board of education.
Michael Snedegar, ba ’78, Richmond, Va., received a Deputy Commissioner Citation for delivering quality customer service as regional director for Virginia Disability Determination Services.
Robert Ladner, bs ’78, Topeka, was promoted to lieutenant colonel with the Kansas Highway Patrol and is assistant superintendent for the agency.
Kathy (Irvin) Sooter, ba ’73 and m ed ’89, Topeka, retired as administrator at Logan Junior High School after 14 years of service.
Tom Leising, jd ’79, Topeka, opened a solo law office.
Clarence Taylor, bba ’78, Shawnee, Kan., is the operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Overland Park, Kan.
Denise (Roeder) Lohness, ba ’74 and ma ’91, Topeka, retired as a teacher and administrator from Seaman High School and Logan Junior High School after 20 years of service.
Maria Torrez Anderson, ba ’76, Topeka, was elected president of the Community Resources Council.
Tyra (Decker) Manning, b ed ’72, Alpine, Texas, is department chairwoman and associate professor of education at Sul Ross State University.
Pantaleon Florez, ba ’79 and jd ’81, and Lisa Gregg, Topeka, on March 28.
Cathy (Wollen) Maxwell, ba ’75, Powhatan, Va., is the author of “In the Highlander’s Bed,” published in 2008 by Avon Books. Ellen Neufeld, jd ’79, Inman, Kan., was the oboe soloist in Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” in the Lindsborg, Kan., Messiah Festival. Neufeld is the principal oboist with the Hutchinson Symphony and the Bethany College/ Lindsborg Community Orchestra.
Rita and Paul Etzel
Rhonda (Harmon) Otto, b ed ’75, Topeka, retired from teaching at Indian Hills Elementary School after 17 years of service.
Carol Rogers, ba ’71, Chesterfield, Mo., obtained the chartered private wealth advisor designation from the Investment Management Consultants Association and is president of Rogers & Company Wealth Management, which was listed in the top 100 independent advisors in America by Registered Rep. magazine.
Terry Maple, bs ’78, Topeka, was named superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
PROFILE:
Weddings
Roger VanHoozer, ba ’72, and Christine Watkins, Springfield, Mo., on April 18.
Anniversary
Roger Scurlock, aa ’76, and Lanette Scurlock, Topeka, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in February.
Those touring the renovated Stoffer Science Hall in April may have noticed the “Astronomers” tapestry and star chart on display in the physics and astronomy department office suite. These items, donated by Paul Etzel, bs ’71, and Rita Etzel, La Mesa, Calif., were gifts Rita gave Paul when he became chairman of the astronomy department at San Diego State University. After he stepped down from that position, they seemed out of place hanging in his smaller professor’s office. “We thought that they would make a good addition to Washburn,” he said. “They have certain classic artistic elements that complement the home of the Warner and Swasey telescope.”
PROFILE:
Roger VanHoozer
photo by Cindy Rogers
Brenda Dageford, b ed ’76, Topeka, retired from teaching at East Indianola Elementary School and Logan Junior High School after 31 years of service.
Roger VanHoozer, ba ’72, and his bride, Christine Watkins, Springfield, Mo., exchange bites of wedding cake April 18. During an Alumni Association board meeting earlier that day, VanHoozer announced his plans to wed between the board meeting and After Hours, in Carole Chapel on campus, with his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother, U.S. District Court Judge Tom Marten, ba ’73 and jd ’76, Wichita, Kan., officiating. Members of the Alumni Association hastily ordered a cake to celebrate the occasion, which they presented to the couple at After Hours.
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’80s Glea (Blackwell) Ashley, aa ’87, bba ’93 and mba ’97, Topeka, was named chief executive officer of Valeo Behavioral Health Care and Valeo Community Residence Programs. James Azeltine, ba ’86, Leawood, Kan., was elected chairman of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s board of commissioners and also serves on the Leawood City Council. Thomas Bartlett, aa ’81, ba ’81 and ma ’85, Topeka, is serving on the board of the American Psychoanalytic Foundation and the curriculum review board of Washburn’s department of human services. Martha Bartlett Piland, ba ’86, Auburn, Kan., celebrated the 10th anniversary of MB Piland Advertising & Marketing in April. The company was recognized as the 2008 EXCEL Award winner by the Topeka Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Ronald Bradford, bsn ’83, Topeka, retired from Auburn-Washburn USD 437, where he served as a nurse at Tallgrass Student Learning Center. Kimberley Brown, ba ’88 and mba ’93, Topeka, received a Business Executive Leadership Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Inc. Jane (Hesemann) Carpenter, bsn ’80, Topeka, was granted tenure at Washburn University, where she is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing. Sadie (Watson) Day, b ed ’83, Scranton, Kan., retired from teaching at Carbondale (Kan.) Attendance Center. Steven Deiter, jd ’81, Sabetha, Kan., was appointed a district magistrate judge of the 22nd Judicial District by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Sandra (Watson) Deshazer, b ed ’81, Scranton, Kan., retired from teaching at Carbondale (Kan.) Attendance Center.
Mark Mayo, jd ’80, Carthage, Mo., was named superintendent of Marshfield (Mo.) R-1 schools. Jeff Myers, ba ’87, Dayton, Tenn., authored “Handoff: The Only Way to Win the Race of Life,” published in 2008 by Legacy Worldwide. Kanalis (Carlson) Ockree, bba ’82, Topeka, was promoted to professor in the Washburn School of Business. Betty Lou Pardue, ba ’81, Topeka, joined Cumulus Broadcasting of Topeka, where she has on-air responsibilities and handles marketing and public relations. Brenda Patzel, bsn ’88, Lawrence, Kan., was granted tenure at Washburn University, where she is an associate professor in the School of Nursing. Shannon (Weed) Ralph, bs ’84, Dodge City, Kan., was named a 2008 Kansas Master Teacher by Emporia State University. Ralph teaches biology at Dodge City High School. Doug Rinehart, bba ’83, Topeka, was promoted to officer by FHLBank. Bob Roth, aa ’82, Paxico, Kan., joined Cornerstone Advisors as a senior director. Mary Jane (Gillen) Stankiewicz, ba ’84 and jd ’88, Topeka, was promoted to chief legal officer and vice president of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Annette (Knipp) Thornburgh, ba ’85, Topeka, is annual giving specialist for The Library Foundation of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Jeff Wagaman, ba ’84, Topeka, received the 2008 Outstanding Girl Scout Leader Award from the Shawnee County Area of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Council.
Wedding
Brenda (Lindeman) Irish, ba ’81, and George Flowers, Houston, Texas, on April 19. She is a retired accounting assistant.
Carl Gallagher, jd ’81, Lawrence, Kan., was named vice president of the board of directors for the law firm of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips PA. Phil Hamilton, b ed ’82, Topeka, was honored for 25 years of service by Auburn-Washburn USD 437. He teaches at Washburn Rural Middle School. Craig Heiland, bba ’84 and bba ’85, Topeka, was promoted to senior market risk analyst by FHLBank. Michelle (Monninger) Jennings, ba ’80, Lawrence, Kan., is a loan officer for Douglas County Bank.
’90s Nancy Andervich, jd ’96, Hutchinson, Kan., was promoted to vice president and manager, personal trust services of First National Bank of Hutchinson.
Charles Campbell, ba ’93, Overbrook, Kan., is the special agent in charge of the Kalsu Resident Agency, Kalsu, Iraq. Campbell, an Army chief warrant officer III, is serving his third deployment to Iraq. Michelle Carter-Gouge, jd ’99, Wichita, Kan., is general counsel for Preferred Health Systems. Annette (Schafer) Cavanaugh, b ed ’92, Topeka, was named elementary teacher of the year by AuburnWashburn USD 437. She teaches fifth grade at Pauline South Intermediate School. Josh Clark, bba ’98, Topeka, was promoted to officer by FHLBank. Mary Dodson, bsn ’97, Carbondale, Kan., is a case manager at the Hospice Care of Kansas. Eric Donaldson, bba ’93, Topeka, was promoted to senior vice president, controller of Silver Lake Bank. John Eichkorn, bs ’92, Topeka, was promoted to captain of the homeland security division of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Janene (Ries) Falley, aa ’91, Topeka, was elected secretary of the Community Resources Council. David Harris, ba ’92, Topeka, was promoted to vice president at FHLBank. Joyce (Counseller) Hladky, aa ’99 and bas ’05, Topeka, was promoted to director of education at Bryan College. Teresa Jenkins, ba ’93, Topeka, received an Award of Merit from the Topeka International Association of Business Communicators. Katherine Kirk, jd ’93, Lawrence, Kan., served three months in Jordan training judges, lawyers and other professionals in civil mediation through the American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative. Kyle Malcom, bs ’96 and bba ’97, Topeka, marked his 10th anniversary with Kansas Department of Transportation, where he is a management systems analyst II. Henry Menghini, jd ’91, Pittsburg, Kan., was appointed to the Kansas Film Commission by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Brian Quinn, ba ’94, Galway, Ireland, is an international business development officer for the County of Galway.
Gerald Bayens, bs ’90, Topeka, was promoted to professor, criminal justice, at Washburn University.
Valerie Peterson, jd ’97, North Miami Beach, Fla., is education director and member liaison for ElderCounsel LLC.
Vic Braden, jd ’98, Lawrence, Kan., was named the 2008 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by Pratt (Kan.) Community College.
Guy Richardson, bba ’97, Topeka, was named Agent of the Year in the Kansas general office of New York Life Insurance Co.
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Jacque (Johnson) Russell, aa ’92 and bs ’94, Topeka, was promoted to human resources director for the City of Topeka. Ronald Small, jd ’90, Nashville, Tenn., was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Louisiana Air National Guard, where he serves as the staff judge advocate for the 159th Fighter Wing. Tracey Stratton, ba ’95, Topeka, received an Award of Merit from the Topeka International Association of Business Communicators. Nan Sun, ba ’94, Topeka, was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor, computer information science, at Washburn University. Patty Weaver, ba ’99, Shawnee, Kan., was promoted to director of corporate marketing at Walton Construction Co. LLC. Eric Webb, bba ’96, Topeka, was named budget analyst for the Veterans Health Administration Health Revenue Center. Armuru Windibiziri, mba ’98, Lawrence, Kan., is director of strategic planning and marketing for Sunflower Sitters Referral Services LLC. Justin Wrecke, b ed ’98, Shawnee, Kan., is playing his sixth season with the Kansas Koyotes indoor football team. Susan Zuber-Chall, ba ’93 and mcj ’01, Topeka, earned a doctorate in library and information science from Emporia State University and was inducted into Beta Phi Mu international library science honor society.
Weddings
Katie (McNaught) Geier, ba ’99, and Jason Geier, jd ’00, Topeka, a boy, Joseph Richard, on Nov. 28.
Tammy (Bassett) Harmon, bba ’00, Topeka, opened Harmon Financial & Tax Services LLC in Topeka.
Chantel (Holthaus) Heinen, bsn ’95, and Ron Heinen, Goff, Kan., a girl, Claire Lyn. She joins brothers Marcus, 3, and Tyler, 5.
Linda Hawes, ba ’02, Topeka, was named the 2007 recipient of the Henry A. Bubb Distinguished Service Award by Capitol Federal Savings.
Heather (Hay) Huscher, ba ’93, and Beau Huscher, Topeka, a girl, Reese Caroline, on Jan. 28. She joins a sister, Reagan Ruth, 2.
Kristin Heinen, as ’01, Everest, Kan., was chosen by the Kansas Soybean Association to represent Kansas as part of the 2008 Young Leader program.
Duane Randle, ba ’97 and jd ’01, and Tara Randle, Linn Creek, Mo., a girl, Eliza Grace, on March 10.
Donna Huffman, jd ’07, Ozawkie, Kan., opened Mediate It, which offers mediation services, in Oskaloosa, Kan.
Suzanne (Clarke) Zurn, ba ’95, and Melvin Zurn, Reston, Va., a boy, Philip Arthur, on Feb. 25.
Rachel Jones, bba ’05, Jacksonville, Fla., is a staff accountant with the certified public accountant firm of Presser, Lahnen & Edelman.
’00s Jason Baer, ba ’03, Topeka, is an administration specialist for Kansas Department of Transportation. Thomas Beall, jd ’00, Topeka, is chief deputy to Kansas Attorney General Steve Six. Troy Biladeau, ms ’03, Silver Lake, Kan., was promoted to head coach of the Davenport, Iowa Quad-City Steamwheelers of the Arena Football 2 League. Patty (Nieves) Burley, jd ’01, Bethel, Alaska, was appointed magistrate for the Alaska Court System in Bethel. Mary Christopher, jd ’01, Silver Lake, Kan., is an associate attorney with Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer LLP. Kate Clemmons, mba ’01, Tecumseh, Kan., is resource development director for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Shawnee County.
James Seitz, bsn ’93, and Kathleen Denney, Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 29. He works for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Salvador Cruz, b music ’04, Topeka, received a Robert & Hazel Gomez Alma Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Inc.
Justin Wagstaff, bs ’99, and Tiffany Curtis, Topeka, on Sept. 1.
Morgan Dewey, bba ’04, Topeka, is playing on the Kansas Koyotes indoor football team.
Judy (Cowan) Bromich, bba ’93, and Bud Bromich, Topeka, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April. Judy Francis, ba ’93, and Kent Francis, Rossville, Kan., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in March. Milton Koci, bba ’92, and Carole Koci, Topeka, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in May.
Births
Michele Buckreis-Meier, bsn ’94, and Jeff Meier, Greenville, S.C., a girl, Kaleigh Nicole, on Sept. 6. She joins a brother, David, 2.
Ann Meier, aas ’02 and bba ’06, Topeka, was promoted to officer and member services strategist at FHLBank. Robin (Lang) Moody, bba ’01, Scranton, Kan., is director of membership for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Brooks Myers, bba ’06, Topeka, is playing on the Kansas Koyotes indoor football team. Joleen Nuss, mba ’01, Topeka, was promoted to assistant vice president at FHLBank.
Janna Jepson, bba ’98, and Tim Dunn, Topeka, on April 12. She is a finance professional at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
Anniversaries
Misty Kruger, ba ’07, Topeka, was nominated by Junior Achievement for a Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award, which she received from Sales and Marketing Executives of Topeka.
Blake Edwards, ba ’06, Columbia, Mo., is assistant women’s tennis coach at the University of Missouri. Rocio Fernandez, aas ’00, and bba ’04, Topeka, is a group enrollment roving representative in the regional marketing office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Hillary Pack-Haas, jd ’05, Erie, Kan., was appointed county attorney for Labette County (Kan.) by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Lori Rilat, msw ’06, Chapman, Kan., is teaching human growth and development and general psychology at Cloud County Community College. Tara Risetter, ba ’06, Junction City, Kan., graduated from Army basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Elizabeth Rogers, ba ’04, Lawrence, Kan., was named a 2008 Distinguished Alumnus at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College. Michelle (Hollins) Rose, bs ’03, Topeka, was promoted to financial services analyst II at FHLBank. Tyler Schuerman, bs ’04, Topeka, is quarterback for the indoor professional football team Wichita Wild.
Eric Gares, bs ’07, Topeka, is an officer with the Herington (Kan.) Police Department.
Jaclyn Sells, b ed ’06, Lawrence, Kan., is teaching physical education and coaching junior varsity softball at Lansing (Kan.) High School.
Jennifer Gilbert, b music ’07, Garden City, Kan., is teaching band and choir in grades 5-12 for Deerfield USD 216.
Bobbi Shinn, bba ’04, Topeka, is a member services strategist at FHLBank.
Adrienne Hamann, ba ’07, Jinhua, China, is teaching in the School of International Education at Zhejiang Normal University.
Christopher Tanquary, bba ’04, Newport Beach, Calif., is general manager of mobile games at Boost Mobile.
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CLASS NOTES Kirk Thompson, bs ’01, Topeka, retired as deputy director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation after more than 28 years of service.
Julie Hoytal, ba ’06, and Grant Gould, ba ’07, Topeka, on Jan. 5. She works at Cumulus Broadcasting, and he works at St. Francis Health Center.
Matt Wilson, jd ’03, Udall, Kan., has a private law practice with Kelly Law Offices.
Scott Koch, bs ’07, and Bianca Luviano, Topeka, on Jan. 26.
Jessica Zook, b music ’07, McPherson, Kan., is teaching music at Windom (Kan.) Elementary School.
Karen Kohake, aas ’05 and bas ’07, and Darin Strathman, Manhattan, Kan., on Nov. 3. She works at Capitol Federal Savings.
Weddings
Lydia Becker, ba ’06, and Ethan Rodehorst, Topeka, on June 9, 2007. She is a multimedia representative at WIBW-TV. Sarah Brock, ba ’02, and Isaiah Dahlstrom, Topeka, on Oct. 20. She is a physical therapist at Shawnee County Infant Toddler Services. Celeste Carson, as ’05, and Craig Ackerman, Topeka, on Jan. 12. Andrew Chaney, bba ’05 and ba ’05, and Cynthia Roxana Perez Gonzalez, Guadalajara, Mexico, on March 22. He teaches English as a Second Language. Adrienne Collie, bba ’05, and Neil Olejnik, bs ’06, Rossville, Kan., on Oct. 6. Curtis Farris, ba ’07, and Charlotte Culbertson, Neosho, Mo., on March 2. He is manager of Hibbets Sporting Goods in Rogers, Ark. Alexandra Garvin, bsn ’07, and Joseph Brewster, Plainville, Kan., on Nov. 17. She works in the labor and delivery department of Hays Medical Center. Peter Goss, jd ’05, and Lindsay Ace, Prairie Village, Kan., on July 28, 2007. He works at Peterson and Associates. Ashley Graham, ba ’07, and Sean Luethmers, bba ’06, Wichita, Kan., on June 16, 2007. She works at Printing Inc., and he works at Cessna Aircraft. Chelsea Hixon, bas ’07, and Joshua Gann, Topeka, on Oct. 5.
Katie Parker, bsn ’06, and David Roubison, Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 3. She is employed at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Cassandra Pope, ba ’07, and Matthew Cohen, Topeka, on March 17. She is a real estate agent with Realty Executives and is also an artist. Megan Snepp, as ’07, and Kyle DeForest, Topeka, on Sept. 29. Rita Stuewe, msw ’04, and Frankie Zeller, Paxico, Kan., on Oct. 13. She is a social worker for Auburn-Washburn USD 437. Ericah Tucker, bba ’04, and Jonathan Schmucker, bs ’03, Arlington, Va., on July 28, 2007. She is a senior research manager at Corporate Executive Board in Washington, D.C. He is a special agent with the U.S. Secret Service. Beverly Wells, ba ’01, and Randy Thrower, Lecompton, Kan., on Dec. 29. She is employed by the Kansas State Department of Education. Kristen Wheeler, jd ’06, and Matt Maloney, Wichita, Kan., on Oct. 20. She is an attorney with Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock and Kennedy Chartered. Shannon Wild, as ’05 and bhs ’06, and Wade Heim, St. Marys, Kan., on July 7, 2007.
Birth
Amanda Esau, bsn ’02, and Matthew Esau, a boy, Jackson Matthew, on Nov. 1. He joins a brother, Harrison, 2.
IN MEMORY ’30s Daniel Davis, ba ’37 and b music ’37, 93, Spokane, Wash., on June 30, 2007. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was an elementary school music teacher and musician. At Washburn, he was a member of the choir, orchestra, Press Club, Student Council and Alpha Delta fraternity. Carole (West) Delp, ba ’37, 91, Topeka, on Feb. 8. She was a research technician at the Menninger Foundation, was a Master Gardener and volunteered as a docent at the Topeka Zoo and the Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts. Marjorie (Smith) Demaree, ba ’35, 94, Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 23. She retired from the Selective Service System and was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association. As a student, she was a member of YWCA and Beta Sigma Omicron sorority. Emma (Shumate) Naill, ba ’39, 91, Topeka, on March 2. She taught at high schools in the Kansas towns of Quenemo and Ada and volunteered at the Kansas Historical Museum. At Washburn, she was a member of Nonoso, YWCA and Sigma Alpha Iota music sorority. Willard Read, bs ’36, 96, Doylestown, Ohio, on Jan. 22. He worked 38 years at Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton, Ohio, was an elder at his church and a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association. Maxine (Middleton) Tillotson, ba ’32, 97, Topeka, on March 16. She was director of public relations and volunteers for Norton (Kan.) State Hospital and a past president of Kansas Council of Women and the Native Daughters of Kansas. She was a member of the Whiting Society and served on the Washburn Alumni Association board of directors. As a student, she was a member of Nonoso and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
in memory Howard Hunter, ba ’39, 90, Hutchinson, Kan., on April 28. Hunter was an Army Quartermaster Corps veteran of World War II, achieving the rank of captain. He had a career in banking, beginning in 1946 with Capitol Federal Savings and Loan. In 1956, he joined Topeka State Bank and served as executive vice president. In 1965, he joined the Hutchinson National Bank, retiring in 1982 as vice chairman of Hutchinson National Bank and Trust. Hunter was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association, where he served 1972-75 on the board of directors. He served 1976-91 on the Washburn Endowment Association board of trustees and received emeritus status in 1999. Hunter was also active in the Kansas Bankers Association and served on the board of the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. As a student at Washburn, he played varsity tennis and was a member of YMCA and Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
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Ruth (Robb) Webb, ba ’30, 99, Carlyle, Ill., on March 5. She was a teacher in the Kansas towns of Troy, Bendena, Almena and Norton and was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association. As a student, she was a member of Tau Delta Pi academic honor society.
’40s Richard “Jack” Byrd, ba ’43 and jd ’47, 87, Palm Desert, Calif., on Jan. 8. A Marine veteran of World War II, he was a partner of an Ottawa, Kan., law firm and was Franklin County (Kan.) attorney. He was chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission and served in the Interstate Oil Compact Commission as the representative of the Kansas governor and as general counsel. He also served 1990-93 as a Washburn Endowment Association trustee. At Washburn, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta law fraternity. His wife, Jane (Gorman) Byrd, ba ’46, survives. Memorials may be made to Washburn School of Law. Zane Dewey, ba ’49 and jd ’51, 83, Springdale, Ark., on Jan. 22. A Marine veteran of World War II, he served 35 years with State Farm Insurance Co. At Washburn, he was a member of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. Theo (Kendall) Enochs, ba ’49, 81, Tecumseh, Kan., on April 15. She worked in the Washburn registrar’s office as assistant registrar and degree auditor, retiring in 1991 and was also a piano accompanist. At Washburn, she was a member of Independent Women. Her husband, Harold Enochs, ba ’49, survives. Forrest Gifford, ba ’49, 79, Elk Grove, Calif., on March 6. An Army veteran, he was a civil engineer with the State of California Department of Water Resources and Wahler Association. At Washburn, he played football and was a member of Sagamore and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Kathryn Offen, ba ’42, 90, Topeka, on April 10. She was a partner with her family at Offens Hardware Store and was a watercolor artist. At Washburn, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Memorials may be made to the Washburn Art Department Scholarship Fund. Paul “Dean” Sawyer, bba ’47, 84, Dallas, Pa., on Feb. 24. A Navy fighter pilot and World War II veteran, he worked 25 years for Remington Rand, retiring as regional manager of the Philadelphia (Pa.) office. He also owed Sawyer’s Office Machines.
’50s Robert “Bob” Baker, jd ’52, 82, Ashland, Kan., on March 29. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a rancher and attorney and served as a judge for the 16th Judicial District. At Washburn, he was vice president of the Washburn Bar Association and a member of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity.
Kenneth Bossler, ba ’50, 82, Topeka, on Jan. 23. He was an Army veteran of World War II and worked at Fidelity State Bank & Trust Co., retiring as a director. In 1980, he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Lawrence “Larry” Churchill, b ed ’57, 72, Glastonbury, Conn., on Feb. 27. An Air Force veteran, he retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as vice president of public affairs. At Washburn, he played football and was a member of ROTC and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Francis Gabbert, b ed ’59 and m ed ’63, 94, Sabetha, Kan., on April 18. He had a career in education that spanned 43 years and included a principal position at Goff, Kan., and at Rochester Elementary School in Topeka. Louis James, jd ’53, 80, Larned, Kan., on Feb. 17. He served as an assistant attorney general for Kansas, as attorney for the Kansas counties of Osborne and Pawnee and city attorney for Larned. At Washburn, he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Martha (Rutter) Johnson, ba ’50, 81, Topeka, on March 25. A lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association, she was a member of the Mulvane Women’s Board, Junior League and PEO. At Washburn, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Bobby Larson, ba ’55, 80, Topeka, on April 29. An Army veteran, he served in Germany and later in Korea, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was employed 35 years by Kansas Power and Light and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Russell Litchfield, ba ’52, 84, San Diego, Calif., on March 17. An Army World War II veteran, he was a teacher and a substitute teacher after retirement. At Washburn, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
in memory Alice Clare (Brownfield) Wright, ba ’41, 88, Lecompton, Kan., on March 2. She had a 31-year career teaching English and reading in middle schools and high schools and served as First Lady of Topeka during the years her husband, Charles Wright, who survives, was mayor of Topeka. With Charles, she also operated Edgewood Tree Farm for 20 years and published Christmas Tree magazine. They were also members of the Ichabod Club, established the Chuck and Alice Clare Wright Athletic Scholarship at Washburn and supported a variety of programs and projects on campus. Wright was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, served 20 years as treasurer of the Lecompton Historical Society and was active in PEO, Kiwanis Club, American Cancer Society and Topeka High School Historical Society. As a student at Washburn, she was initiated into Nonoso and was president of YWCA, secretary of Student Council, vice president of the sophomore class and representative of Athletic Board of Control. She was also a member of Ichadettes, Press Club and Delta Gamma sorority. Washburn honored her with a Distinguished Service Award in 2003. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chuck and Alice Clare Wright Athletic Scholarship at Washburn.
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Herman “Ted” Loyd, bba ’58, 77, Overland Park, Kan., on May 12. An Air Force veteran, he had a 40-year career in the wholesale food industry, retiring from EVCO Wholesale Food Corp. At Washburn, he was a member of the Association of Business Students. Donald McCort, bba ’52, 78, Ft. Myers, Fla., on Feb. 8. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He also taught at Upper Iowa University, Longwood College and Briar Cliff College and was mayor of Fayette, Iowa. At Washburn, he joined ROTC. Thomas Mikulka, ba ’54, 84, Chanute, Kan., on March 12. A World War II veteran, he was director of food services at the Menninger Foundation, retiring after 42 years of service and was also a charter member of the American Society of Hospital Food Service Administrators. Charles Minnick, ba ’59, 71, Overland Park, Kan., on March 6. An Army veteran, he was an owner/manager for Firestone in Kansas City, Mo., for more than 35 years. At Washburn, he was on the track team, played football and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Marcia (Cole) Saville, ba ’49, 80, Topeka, on Feb. 27. She was a life-long community volunteer and served on the boards of numerous local and regional organizations. Saville received emeritus status in 2001 from the Washburn Endowment Association board of trustees, of which she was a member since 1992. A lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association, she served 1983-95 on the board of directors. She supported a variety of programs, projects and scholarships at Washburn and also served on the Mulvane Art Museum Women’s Board and the boards for Nonoso, Friends of Mabee Library, Washburn Women’s Alliance, and the alumnae board, advisory board and corporation board of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. As a student at Washburn, Saville was a member of Tau Delta Pi academic honor society, Pi Gamma Mu social studies honor society and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Washburn honored her with a Distinguished Service Award in 1996.
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CLASS NOTES in memory Larry Elliott, b ed ’59, 72, Surprise, Ariz., on April 13. He coached football and baseball at Washburn over a span of 20 years. He also played professional baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. As a star fastpitch softball player, he was named Kansas Most Valuable Player three times, regional MVP in 1968 and was named to the Kansas Softball Hall of Fame. Elliott began his career by coaching football, basketball, baseball and track and field at Silver Lake High School, where his teams won five conference titles in football and three in basketball. In 1967, he joined Washburn as baseball coach and went 334-188 in 13 years. His .563 winning percentage still stands as the highest in school history as of 2007, and his win total is second. In 1974, while still coaching baseball, Elliott became head football coach and turned the Ichabods from a three-win team in 1973 into an 8-3 team in 1974 and led the Ichabods in their first bowl game, the Boot Hill Bowl, in Dodge City, Kan. The eight wins that year tied a school record that stood until 2005. In 1976, the team again reached the Boot Hill Bowl, and Elliott finished his first stint as head football coach in 1978 with a 28-22-1 record. After stepping down as football coach, he continued as an assistant and was offensive coordinator of the 1983 team that won the Central States Conference, Washburn’s first conference title in 19 years. In 1985-89, Elliott again served as head football coach, and in 1986, the team totaled eight wins, reached the NAIA playoff game and had a postseason appearance in the Aztec Bowl, played in Mexico City, Mexico. He finished his career 58-51-1. As a student at Washburn, Elliott joined Alpha Delta fraternity and was starting quarterback and earned all-Central Intercollegiate Conference honors in 1959. He was also a three-year basketball letterman and three-time all-CIC team member. In 1959, he became the only athlete named all-CIC in both football and basketball. He was inducted into the 1986-87 Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame. He supported several athletic programs and projects at Washburn.
Warren Priest, bba ’50, 79, Whiting, Kan., on May 8. He was a rural mail carrier for 37 years and a butcher at Priest Store and C&D Grocery. At Washburn, he was a member of the Association of Business Students. Donald Shultz, jd ’54, 78, Dodge City, Kan., on May 3. He had a private law practice and was active in and a benefactor of many charitable and community organizations. At Washburn, he was a member of the Law Review Board and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Robert Stolpe, bba ’54, 77, Pittsfield, Maine, on Feb. 2. At Washburn, he was a sophomore class officer and a member of the Association of Business Students and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Duane Swanson, ba ’59, 75, Topeka, on Feb. 2. A Navy veteran, he retired from the Menninger Foundation as senior vice president emeritus and served on the boards of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Doorstep and the Salvation Army. Gene Vollmer, bba ’58, 76, Englewood, Fla., on March 30. An Air Force veteran, he was the proprietor of Uehling-Vollmer Insurance Agency in Beloit, Wis., and was active in the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Lions Club and served on the Red Cross board. Richard Washburn, ba ’51, 86, Vacaville, Calif., on Feb. 26. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he taught more than 25 years at Burlingame (Calif.) Intermediate School. Joseph Watkins, ba ’50, 83, El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 15. He was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association and a retired teacher. Richard “Dick” Williams, b ed ’54, 77, Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 16. He was principal of the elementary and junior high school in Belleville, Kan., principal of the high school in Hugoton, Kan., and principal of the middle school in Wilcox, Ariz. Ralph Young, b ed ’58, 85, Topeka, on March 10. A World War II Army Corps of Engineers veteran, he taught 30 years in Topeka and was a basketball and football official. He was a member of the Whiting Society and supported the Ralph M. and Jeanette E. Young English Scholarship Fund. Memorials may be made to Washburn Endowment Association.
’60s Moina (Belford) Barton, ba ’64, 89, Independence, Mo., on March 6. She was a writer for WIBW radio and television, and Kansas magazine, and wrote speeches for former Gov. Robert Docking. At Washburn, she was initiated into Tau Delta Pi scholastic honorary society. Memorials may be made to Washburn Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
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J. Fred Brower, jd ’65, 81, Cheyenne, Wyo., on March 20. A Navy World War II veteran, he worked for Graybar Electric in Kansas City, Mo., practiced law and served in the Episcopal Church as chancellor of the Diocese of Western Kansas. At Washburn, he was a member of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. Gerald Golden, jd ’67, 75, Overland Park, Kan., on April 20. An Army veteran, he practiced law for 30 years. Richard Jeter, bs ’65, 65, Ballwin, Mo., on April 12. He worked 42 years for Lucent Technologies. At Washburn, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Meryl (Layson) Johnston, m ed ’65, 86, Shell Knob, Mo., on March 2. She taught school in Kansas and Missouri for 50 years and also owned and operated Viola Boat Dock.
in memory Jack Quinlan, ba ’48 and jd ’51, 85, Topeka, on March 1. He practiced law for 57 years and served 1964-68 in the Kansas Senate. A fighter pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he was rescued after being shot down in the Southwest Pacific and received the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and Purple Heart. Quinlan was a lecturer 1959-69 in the Washburn School of Law, served 1967-70 on the Washburn Board of Regents and since 1988 as a trustee of the Washburn Endowment Association, receiving emeritus status in 1997. He was also an emeritus member of the Ichabod Club board of directors and a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association, where he served 1963-66 on the board of directors. In 1998, Quinlan chaired an ad hoc committee that raised $1 million for the Alumni Convocation Center Campaign. As a student at Washburn, he played football and golf and was a member of Alpha Delta fraternity and Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. Washburn honored him with the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 and the Ruth Garvey Fink Award in 2002. With his wife, Imogene (Ransdell) Quinlan, attendee ’47, who survives, he was a member of the Lincoln Society. The Quinlans have supported many projects and programs at Washburn and established the Imogene and Jack Quinlan Athletic Scholarship at Washburn. Memorials may be made to this fund.
William Morrissey, bba ’68 and jd ’71, 69, Topeka, on March 25. An Army veteran, he had a private law practice and was an attorney and administrative law judge for the Kansas Division of Workers Compensation. At Washburn, he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. Wayne Sloyer, bba ’66, 63, Olathe, Kan., on March 24. He was an Air Force navigator and pilot, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel and was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association. As a student, he was in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and a member of Arnold Air Society and Alpha Delta fraternity. His wife, Peggy (Elsasser) Sloyer, b ed ’66, survives. Robert Wareheim, jd ’60, 81, Shallotte, N.C., on April 24. A veteran of World War II, he was an attorney and a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Ronald Watson, bba ’66 and jd ’69, 67, Wichita, Kan., on Feb. 6. He was a corporate attorney. At Washburn, he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
’70s Mary (Renno) Barnett, ba ’79, 80, Topeka, on March 30. She owned and managed properties in the Sedalia, Mo., area and worked for First State Savings & Loan, New Empire Life Insurance and Klassic Manufacturing. At Washburn, she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi national honor society and Psi Chi psychology honor society. Roger Boeh, bba ’75, 54, Wathena, Kan., on Feb. 18. He owned and operated Boeh Bookkeeping and Tax Service. At Washburn, he was initiated into Sagamore.
Johanna (Drake) Kussmaul, bba ’70, 59, Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 7. She was an African director for International Fellowship of Ministries and had an international ministry. At Washburn, she was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Sheryl (Pierson) Scrivener, bs ’76, 60, Waukegan, Ill., on Feb. 19. A Navy veteran, she was a licensed clinical social worker for the State of Kansas, Central Baptist Family Services and Southeast Wisconsin AIDS Project. Robert Taylor, jd ’74, 62, Meadville, Pa., on Feb. 11. He was an entrepreneur and an attorney. Michael Waite, jd ’78, 54, Leavenworth, Kan., on Feb. 3. He had a private law practice for 29 years concentrating on criminal defense.
’80s Lou (Gilliland) Barrow, bs ’84, 84, Denison, Kan., on March 22. A social worker, she was director of Friendly Visitors of Catholic Community Services and worked at Fresh Start in Holton, Kan. At Washburn, she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society and Washburn Student Social Workers Association. Phillip Davis, ba ’80, 81, Topeka, on March 16. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was an educator and also worked in real estate and the airline industry. Gerald Gill, bba ’80, 73, Mission, Kan., on March 21, 2007. A Marine veteran, he was an accountant and controller in the trucking and automotive industries and a member of Simpson Hoggatt Marine Corps League and the Sons of the American Revolution. His wife, Laura Gill, bba ’86, survives.
Vercelia (Glaspie) Carter, bs ’70, 61, Topeka, on Feb. 18. She was a microbiologist for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Ursula (Knoll) Hager, ba ’82, 65, Topeka, on March 12. She received a lifetime achievement award from Sheltered Living Inc. after 30 years of service and the InterHab President’s Award for service with special needs individuals. She was a shaman, third degree Reiki Master.
Alan Dunavan, jd ’77, 59, Leavenworth, Kan., on April 21. He served 28 years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate Corps, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel as the command judge advocate of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.
Stephen Zimmerman, ba ’84, 57, Topeka, on April 18. A Navy veteran, he was a special permit administrator for the Kansas Department of Transportation, a certified public manager and state approved mediator for parent/ adolescent and victim/offender programs.
Glenn Gunn, bs ’70, 59, Topeka, on March 8. He was self employed. Paul Heath, bsn ’79, 53, Madeira Beach, Fla., on Feb. 18. An Army veteran, he worked in Veterans Health Administration hospitals in Missouri and Florida, and in home health care until retiring in 1996. Lee “Don” Kirwan, bs ’76, 58, Leawood, Kan., on April 1. An Army veteran, he was a professional engineer at Black and Veatch for 30 years and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign War and the National Rifle Association.
’90s Nancy Applehans, bs ’98 and msw ’01, 58, Topeka, on March 5. A licensed specialist clinical social worker, she was director of case management at Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens Inc., worked 16 years for Sheltered Living Inc., coached Special Olympics and volunteered with the Marian Clinic.
in memory photo courtesy of The Topeka Capital-Journal
Alma (Fahsholtz) Juergensen, b ed ’63 and m ed ’69, 94, Topeka, on April 23.
Louis Pozez, honorary doctorate ’81, 86, Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 29. An Army veteran of World War II, Pozez was a longtime Topeka businessman and philanthropist. He retired in 1983 as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Payless ShoeSource. The company, which he co-founded in 1956 and was also known as Volume Shoe Corp., grew to be North America’s largest family footwear retailer. Pozez served on many boards, including Pizza Hut, Menninger Foundation and Fidelity Bank of Topeka and supported Temple Beth Shalom of Topeka, the Tucson Hebrew Academy and Tucson Jewish Community Foundation. With his family, he was a benefactor of Washburn, supporting Pozez Hall in the Living Learning Center, The Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center and the School of Nursing Learning Lab, as well as other programs on campus. With his wife, Ruthann Pozez, who survives, he was a member of the Lincoln and Whiting Societies.
Sean Deal, ba ’93, 38, Peoria, Ariz., on March 1. He worked in the insurance industry, was a managing partner with Duners Pizza and coached football. At Washburn, he played football. Joseph Garcia, ba ’99, 76, Topeka, on Feb. 7. An Air Force veteran, he taught drafting at Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School and was personnel director at Midwest Machine Works. He volunteered 30 years with the Boy Scouts and served as a director of Camp Jayhawk. William Mitchell, aa ’92 and ba ’95, 61, Topeka, on April 1. A licensed mental health technician, he retired as a health care advocate of Sheltered Living constituents. Jeffrey Willliams, bba ’94, 36, Topeka, on April 16. He worked at LKQ Mid-America Auto Parts, played city league basketball and was a Webelos den leader. Frederic “Fritz” Woellhof, ba ’97, 41, Topeka, on Feb. 4. Memorials may be sent to Washburn University.
’00s Karen Flesch, msw ’05, 31, Topeka, on Feb. 26.
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FRIENDS Kurt Billmeyer, 52, Pocatello, Idaho, on April 18. He served as an instructor in communication at Washburn 2002-04. Walter Cole, 76, Topeka, on March 10. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a partner with Beecroft-Cole and Co. His wife, Nancy (Moore) Cole, bba ’73, survives. Helen (Hammer) Condley, 80, Topeka, on April 10. Memorials may be made to Washburn athletics. Dorothy (Haynes) Corkhill, attendee ’42, 87, Topeka, on Jan. 31. She was a lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association and a member of Alpha Phi sorority. Lois (Shoemaker) Fowks, 76, Topeka, on Feb. 27. She was the personal secretary for John Anderson when he was attorney general and governor of Kansas. Memorials may be sent to Washburn University School of Law. Margaret “Marggy” Howe, 89, Lincoln, Neb., on April 22. She was an artist and a member of PEO and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Her late husband, John Howe, served 1959-70 as dean of the Washburn School of Law. Mary (Ritchie) Jarboe, 84, Richardson, Texas, on Feb. 9. She published a biography of her great-grandfather, Col. John Ritchie, who donated the land for the Washburn campus. Annabel (Putney) Mallen, attendee ’36, 91, Belton, Mo., on Jan. 27. She was an artist and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Henry Meiners, 92, Topeka, on Feb. 6. He retired as vice president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. He was a member of Washburn’s Whiting Society with his wife, Marilyn (Miller) Meiners, m ed ’70, who survives.
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Mary “Louise” (Daniels) Miller, attendee ’34, Topeka, on Feb. 24. A lifetime member of the Washburn Alumni Association, she retired from the Kansas Department of Revenue. At Washburn, she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. Richard Miller, 57, Topeka, on March 6. A Kansas Army National Guard veteran, he owned Miller Produce. Memorials may be made to Washburn athletics. Hortense (Casady) Oldfather, 88, Lawrence, Kan., on Oct. 2. She was a benefactor of Washburn and a member of the Lincoln Society. Dale (Jellison) Weary, 85, Junction City, Kan., on Feb. 26. She supported the arts throughout Kansas and was a benefactor of Washburn and a member of the Lincoln Society.
Memorial GiftS Remembering loved ones through memorial or honorary gifts to Washburn University leaves a unique legacy in their names while enriching the lives of students at the university. A gift to Washburn honors individuals in keeping with your wishes and unites their memory with the lives of so many others. Please visit www. givetowashburn.org/Giving-TributesMemorials/ Index.htm for more information on how to create a memorial or honorary gift.
Paul Salter, 81, Melbourne Beach, Fla., on March 20. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served 1979-96 at Washburn as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of urban geography. Salter retired in 1996 as research professor of political science and dean emeritus. He authored two books, published many articles and presented papers to state and national meetings. Prior to his service at Washburn, he taught geography and served in administrative positions at the University of Alaska, University of Miami at Coral Gables and Massachusetts State University. Salter received a bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts State College in 1950, a master’s degree from Indiana University in 1951 and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1965.
Don’t forget to add these events to your calendar September 27 Family Day
Alumni Association 5K Fun Run and Campus Walk • Starts at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center at 8:00 a.m. • Money raised will support the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund • For registration details visit www.washburn.edu/ alumni or call (785) 670-1641.
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Homecoming 2008 October 9 – 11
Oct. 9: Wake Up With Washburn Oct. 10: Alumni Fellows luncheon After Hours Oct. 11: Homecoming Parade Alumni tailgate Ichabods vs. Emporia State University
n A view from the roof: Peggy Clark, photographer, university relations, took this picture from the roof of Henderson Learning Resources Center in March before trees began to bloom, allowing for a clear view of the capitol building.