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75-79 Jill Clawson Golden, ’76, has been promoted to director of ambulatory pediatrics for Greenville (SC) Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Paul Anderson, ’76, has his own landscaping business. They would like to hear from former classmates and can be reached at: 209 Heathwood Place, Easley, SC 29640. Terry Sprague, ’77, resigned from IBM after a 20-year career. She and husband, Steve Livingston, are enjoying life in the San Francisco Bay area. Terry is enjoying being a stay-at-home mom with their daughter, Annie, 6. The family resides in Hillsborough, CA. Daniel Busto, ’78, has joined BBDO Detroit, the advertising agency for the Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler, as senior vice president and associate creative director in the national creative group. He resides in Grosse Pointe Park. David Maxwell, ’78, has been named vice president of U.S. operations for Lear Electronics and Electrical Division in Southfield. He joined Lear in 1994 as human resource manager for the General Motors Division and has had 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry. Lear is the world’s fifth largest automotive supplier. He lives in Northville with his wife, Kay, and their son. Michael Williams, ’78, director of Starr Commonwealth, Detroit, was recognized by the child and family service organization for his commitment to the Oneness of Humankind, the Starr philosophy that recognizes that all people are part of one human family, regardless of differences on the surface. He received his master’s from Eastern Michigan University in guidance and counseling and has served as the director in Detroit since January 1999. He resides in Westland with his wife, Denice, and daughter, Jasmine.
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Kathy Lanum Williams, ’79, was promoted to director of career planning and advising at Gettysburg College. Prior to joining Gettysburg in 1998, she was the director of career services at York College for five years. She received her master’s degree from Western Michigan University and is enrolled in a doctoral program in higher education administration at George Washington University. Kathy and her husband, Arthur Williams, ’80, live in Mechanicsburg, PA.
80-84 Shari Parker Burgess, ’80, was appointed to assistant treasurer at Lear Corporation, with responsibility for global corporate finance activities. Recipient of an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, she joined Lear in 1992 as a treasury manager, and was promoted to treasury director in 1996. Lear is the world’s fifth largest automotive supplier. Shari and her husband, Larry Burgess, ’79, live in Beverly Hills, MI. Anna VanBruggen Thompson, ’80, serves as executive director of fine arts for both the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She had an article published in Inside Arts, the professional journal of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, in April entitled “Community Trust.” Her husband Doug is teaching instrumental music at the Saint John’s University Prep School. Their son, Karl, has entered Augsburg College this fall. The family resides in St. Cloud, MN. John Dix, ’82, a professional potter, lives in Japan, but remains independent in both his work habits and style, according to an article in the journal, Ceramics: Art and Perceptions. “Most Japanese learn and develop through mastering established methods, carrying on a tradition,” he says. “I value tradition, and theirs is a never-ending
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Jeff Gregor, ’83, has been named vice president, sports marketing and promotions, at Turner Network Television (TNT). Based at TNT’s Atlanta headquarters, he is responsible for developing and implementing highimpact marketing programs for TNT’s sports and sports-related programming. Prior to joining TNT, Gregor was director, sport asset management, for the Coca-Cola Co., where he was responsible for management and marketing of brand sponsorships with NASCAR, NFL, NBA and NHL. Previously, Gregor worked with Wunderman Cato Johnson, a Young and Rubicam marketing services company, and served as vice president of field operations before joining Coca-Cola in 1994. TNT currently reaches 78.2 million homes.
source of inspiration for me, too . . . but I cannot control what emerges from my hands and heart . . . nor do I want to.” Unlike many Japanese master potters who seclude themselves in the countryside, John maintains work spaces in four locales, including two near urban train stations. He offers pottery-making classes and regularly invites his students and friends to assist with his kiln-firings. “The crew consists of young and old, men and women, Japanese and Westerners—a melange that is . . . normally impossible to find in Japan,” according to the article. As he produces his novel ceramic shapes, he seeks acceptance on his own terms. “I am an American of a certain time and place, and I’ll continue to wear T-shirts and a leather jacket instead of the samue (Japanese craftsman’s uniform), follow the NBA instead of sumo, and, most importantly, continue to make pots the way I like best.” Anne Lundquist, ’82, was promoted by Greensboro College from associate dean of leadership and first-year programs, to the position of dean of students. Lundquist formerly was assistant dean for retention and the first-year program at Guilford College from 1995 to November 1999. She received an M.F.A. in creative writing from Western Michigan University and also taught classes in English at Guilford College and Elon College for six years. She lives in Greensboro, NC. Joseph Serra, ’82, is the owner of Serra Automotive, the 13th largest dealership group in the nation. Last year the company reported sales of $824-million. The group currently includes 19 dealerships. Recently he also headed Saturn’s Retail Enterprises project. Joe and his wife, Julie, live in Grand Blanc. Mark Edington, ’83, has been named as the first Archie C. Epps Fellow and chaplain to Harvard College. The fellowship offers a two-year appointment to a recently ordained seminarian for the purpose of serving as a chaplain to Harvard’s undergraduate community. He was ordained as deacon on May 27, 2000 and received an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School in June. He is also enrolled as a doctoral student in the Ph.D. program of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Mark and his wife, Judith Hadden Edington, ’82, live in Cambridge, MA. Mark Schauer, ’84, was honored last spring with the Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan (AICUM). In particular, Schauer, who represents Michigan’s 62nd district in the state House of Representatives, was praised for his support of the state’s tuition grant programs for higher education. Schauer accepted the award during Albion College’s Community Day festivities Sept. 23. He lives in Battle Creek.
Homecoming news and notes The Winter 2000-01 edition of Io Triumphe will cover Homecoming and the reunions for classes ending in “0” and “5.” Reunion class notes will also appear in that issue.
Dean Massab, ’84, in March became part of the founding management team of the Internet start-up, SolidSpeed Networks, in Ann Arbor. SolidSpeed is an Internet infrastructure company focusing on the acceleration of Web site content to the end user. Dean and his wife, Martha Bishop Massab, ’86, live in Novi with their three children, Joshua, 6, Jordan, 3, and Julia, 1. Tim Nolan, ’84, was recognized by Starr Commonwealth for his commitment to the Oneness of Humankind, a philosophy of the child and family service organization that recognizes all people are part of one human family, regardless of differences on the surface. Mark was honored for his efforts as a school-based worker assigned to the Marshall Public Schools. He is an active member of the civic and arts community and is a Bellevue resident. Polly Smith, ’84, has accepted a new job as copy editor at the Chicago SunTimes, after having been an editor of the
Times of northwest Indiana. She is currently looking for classmates in Chicago.
85-89 Jana Hazekamp, ’86, served in July as a consultant for the North Central Association Accreditation Team Exchange to Australia. Her Australian counterpart will be meeting with her in Holland in October. Jana lives in Holland. Timothy Ward, ’86, was appointed to the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, which provides incentives in the form of tax credits to selected businesses that are expanding in Michigan or relocating to Michigan. Tim is an attorney in private practice, having earned his J.D. degree from Detroit College of Law in 1995. Timothy and his wife, Mary Liioi-Ward, ’85, live in Okemos.
Albion at Carnegie Hall Choir trip scheduled for 2001 The Albion Music Department is inviting all choir alumni to join the College Choir in June 2001 for its first-ever appearance in Carnegie Hall in New York. The concert, on June 3, 2001, will include a performance of the Faure Requiem with a professional orchestra and soloists under the direction of choral director Douglas Rose, along with a couple of Albion favorites, conducted by former choral director Mel Larimer. Group travel, food and lodging arrangements in the city will be made by the College in conjunction with our booking agent, Manhattan Concert Productions; transportation to New York will be the responsibility of the participants. The five-day/four-night stay, May 31-June 4, will include three mornings of rehearsals, with plenty of time for sightseeing in the afternoons and evenings. On the evening of June 3, there will be a post-concert cruise with dinner and dancing. The cost for alumni will be $699 per person plus transportation (based on quadruple occupancy). Spouses or guests of choir alumni may also attend for the same fee. A deposit of $100 will reserve your place in the Carnegie Hall chorus ($100 also needed for each spouse/guest). Please make out checks to “Albion College” and send to: Coordinator—Albion at Carnegie Project, Albion College Department of Music, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. For more information, call Douglas Rose at 517/629-0251 or e-mail drose@albion.edu.