Io Triumphe! A magazine for alumni and friends of Albion College

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Going bonkers over bugs

by Jake Weber

Five Albion students represented the College at an international Model U.N. conference in Budapest, Hungary March 31-April 5. They were selected for the Harvard Universitysponsored conference based on their performance at similar conferences held in the U.S. The participants included: (front row, left to right) Melissa Peterson, Sarah Coburn and Jason Watts; (back row) Christopher Moore, Alexander Zbiciak and faculty adviser Kim Tunnicliff.

Albion selected for international Model U.N.

by Bob Clark High placement at Model United Nations conferences across the country earned the Albion College Model U.N. team a chance to compete in a five-day conference in Budapest, Hungary March 31-April 5.

The Model U.N. engages students in a simulation of a governmental assembly, for the purpose of conflict resolution in a peaceful manner. The collegians represent United Nations members in deliberations on real crises and concerns in global politics. The respective teams are judged both on their knowledge of foreign policy for the country they represent and also for their ability to communicate effectively within the assembly.

The trip was organized by senior Sarah Coburn, who was asked by Harvard University to put together a five-member team from Albion to represent Israel at the five-day conference. First-year students Christopher Moore and Melissa Peterson and sophomores Jason Watts and Alexander Zbiciak round out the squad. “[Model U.N.] has given me a broader sense of what’s out there,” says Coburn. “I had no real knowledge of the international community before I got into the club, and it sort of opened up a whole new world for me personally.”

Harvard University hosts three Model U.N. conferences a year, one for high school students, and one national conference and one international conference for college students.

The Budapest conference will be cosponsored by Harvard and Budapest University of Economic Sciences.

Foreign travel and a chance to compete against college students from around the world are not the only benefits that will come from the conference, says the club’s adviser.

“I think the Harvard Model U.N. is going to be good for the organization and the

College as a whole,” says Kim Tunnicliff, director of the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Service at Albion College. “It is an opportunity to contribute to the internationalization of the campus . . . and this is arguably the most prestigious Model U.N. conference in the world.”

Tunnicliff believes the Model U.N. opens the door for more Albion College students to break into international public service and non-governing international organizations.

“There are enormous opportunities out there,” says Tunnicliff. “It is very much a growing field and probably one that does not get as much attention when one thinks about government, public or civil service.”

Kresge challenge boosts campaign A $750,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation in Troy, announced as Io Triumphe was going to press, will help the Albion Campaign for the Generations go “over the top.” Receipt of the challenge gift is contingent on reaching the $68-million campaign goal. An additional $5.4-million is needed in gifts and commitments by the end of the campaign Dec. 31, 1997.

All campaign gifts from now through December will count toward the Kresge challenge; however, the College aims to raise most of the remaining balance during the next six months. The challenge will give added impetus to three campaign goals in particular that must be reached by June 30: (1) taking the 1996-97 Annual Fund to $1.8-million; (2) achieving 40 percent in alumni giving participation; and (3) reaching a Briton Round Table membership of 544 members.

The Kresge grant will be used for renovation of the Music Department’s rehearsal areas, classrooms, practice rooms and offices in Goodrich Chapel. A portion is also designated for improvements in sports facilities as a part of the Briton Athletic Drive.

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Touching a live cockroach might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but area elementary students responded enthusiastically to that and several other insect encounters in an Albion College-sponsored program called “Bug Out!” Under a grant from Michigan Campus Compact, Gwen Pearson, assistant professor of biology, designed the program to give children an introduction to entomology and scientific observation.

Pearson, along with six Albion College undergraduates, presented “Bug Out!” to more than 200 local elementary students in eight classrooms during the fall semester. “We sang a bug song, made bug hats, and everyone got to touch a live Madagascar hissing cockroach,” she reports. “We had fun with bugs.” The culmination of “Bug Out!” was a bug-tasting party, a smorgasbord of food made of, shaped like, and named for insects.

Pearson explains that fun activities are a vital part of “Bug Out!” along with its more academically-oriented projects on insect anatomy, function and behavior. “It’s important that kids think bugs are important and not to be feared. Without bugs, the world would just stop, so we might as well learn to appreciate them.” Even the bug-tasting party had an educational underpinning. “Insects are

a nutritious and plentiful source of food for humans,” says Pearson. “The Western aversion to eating insects has created some of the famine conditions in the third world, where people are taught not to eat insects, but aren’t given an alternative food source.”

Beyond entomology, Pearson says “Bug Out!” addresses other important aspects about science. Even young students, Pearson says, have “stereotypic images of a mad scientist in his laboratory, dwarfed by test tubes and surrounded by ‘keep out!’ signs.” These stereotypes discourage children from studying science, explains Pearson. She believes “Bug Out!” helps children “to see people like themselves pursuing a career that the children might have considered beyond their reach.”

Pearson has also recently found herself to be the world’s foremost expert on a phenomenon which she has named “homeopathic tattooing.” For a cultural entomology study, Pearson attended a conference on tattooing and asked people why they had chosen insect tattoos. Pearson discovered one reason for insect tattoos was an attempt to scare off live insects of the same type. A paper on her findings was published in American Entomologist magazine. The article was excerpted by a Canadian magazine, Family Practice, which led in turn to an interview on the Canadian Broadcasting Company’s “As It Happens” news program.

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Albion College’s Elkin R. Isaac Lectureship has been expanded and is now associated with the annual Student Research Symposium, scheduled this year for April 15-16, 1997.

The symposium also will bear Isaac’s name.

A 1948 Albion graduate, Isaac taught at the College from 1952 to 1975 and coached basketball, track and cross country. His former students created an endowed lectureship in April 1991 to honor Isaac’s lifelong interests in education and research. Beginning this year, the fund will be used to bring to campus a noted scholar who will speak during the Student Research Symposium and to support other expenses associated with the program.

The 1997 Isaac Lecturer is Wilbur Hurst, ’61, a research physicist for the National Bureau of Standards, Temperature and Pressure Division, in Gaithersburg, MD. Hurst, who specializes in atomic and molecular physics, will speak on supercritical water, and he will also visit with classes. He earned his Ph.D. in physics from Pennsylvania State University in 1968. The Albion chapter of Sigma Xi, a scientific research honorary, is also sponsoring a talk by Joseph Francisco, professor of chemistry at Purdue University.

During the symposium, nearly 20 students will discuss their research through platform presentations and poster sessions. Among those presenters is senior Natalie Dubois, who happens to be Isaac’s granddaughter. She will give an overview of her research on bird behavior conducted with Albion biologist

Senior Natalie Dubois will discuss her research on territorial and nesting behaviors of Bewick’s wrens and eastern bluebirds during the Isaac Student Research Symposium in April. The annual symposium was recently named in honor of Elkin R. Isaac, ’48.

Dubois, coincidentally, is Isaac’s granddaughter. She plans to pursue a doctorate in zoology.

Dale Kennedy. Other topics this year include economic models of AIDS, the adsorption of oxygen on the surface of porous silicon, Ireland in World War II and Pickard China as representative of turn-of-the-century decorative arts.

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The torch passes to Craig Rundle, ’74

by Robin Hartman Albion College has tapped one of its graduates to continue its long-standing winning football tradition. Lansing-area native and 1974 Albion alumnus Craig Rundle joined the College as head football coach in January, following Pete Schmidt’s move to assistant head coach at Indiana University.

“I am very excited about having the opportunity to [coach at] my alma mater,” Rundle said. “Albion College has been a big part of my life. I feel very fortunate to come into a situation where previous coaches like Pete Schmidt and Frank Joranko have developed a successful program with quality athletes and quality people.”

Rundle returns to Albion after 11 seasons as head coach at two western programs: Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO (1990-1996) and St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA (1986-1989). His overall coaching record of 57-46-1 includes a perfect 10-0 mark at St. Mary’s in 1988, the only undefeated team in the history of the school in any sport. Highlights on the field at Colorado College include an 8-1 record in 1993, the first time in the history of the Division III institution the Tigers earned wins in the first eight games of the season.

His familiarity with and commitment to Division III athletics began when he played football for Albion under coach Tom Taylor.

Now, 27 years later, his ability to translate those experiences for prospective recruits is an advantage.

“I have a strong feeling about what Albion stands for and what it did for me. It’s very easy for me to speak about that. I’m familiar

with the tradition, both academically and athletically. . . . I can identify the things that are important to me in getting an education here and playing here.”

Since his arrival, Rundle has taken considerable time to know not only the recruits, but the returning players from a team that finished 9-1 and won an eighth straight Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship.

“I’ve been pleased with the work ethic that guys have displayed,” he said. “They’ve been working hard in the off-season, and they’re all committed to winning another league championship, and . . . to being in the playoffs and winning a national championship. Every guy that I’ve spoken with has indicated those are the three goals that they are looking for as far as team goals for next year. It’s refreshing to be in a situation where guys have high expectations, and that’s good.”

Rundle’s expectations for returning players and newcomers alike include excellence on the field, and off. That ethic has been consistent throughout Rundle’s career: his players at Colorado College in 1996 included two GTE Academic All-Americans, an NCAA Postgraduate Scholar and a Rhodes Scholar. Prospects are good for that tradition to continue since Albion has had at least one GTE Academic All-American and one NCAA Postgraduate Scholar in each year since 1993.

What will be the biggest change Rundle will have to get used to as Briton head coach?

“One is just the luxury of having more players to work with. I don’t think that is going to be a difficult adjustment. Colorado

Woman diver earns All-America honors

by Robin Hartman Albion College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division III.

Swimming and diving:

Freshman Molly Maloney became the first Albion woman to earn All-America honors in diving, after finishing fourth in the one-meter competition at the NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-15. She also ranked 14th in the three-meter action at the meet held in Oxford, OH. Maloney is the only Albion woman to rank in the top four in Division III swimming or diving since Sue Leiby won the 1,650-yard freestyle in 1984. Also competing at the national meet were sophomore divers Meredith Manning and Denise Routhier.

Maloney set a school record in one-meter competition early in the year against Olivet, and came back with even better efforts against MIAA rivals in January and early February.

Maloney and Manning went two-three in both one- and three-meter competition in the league meet in February.

Maloney and Manning were joined as firstteam All-MIAA selections by freshmen Heidi Pierce and Katie Waters. Pierce turned in an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 54.56 seconds while placing third in the 100 freestyle at the league meet. Waters joined

Pierce on the Britons’ school-record setting 800-yard freestyle relay team at the league meet, and placed second in the 200 butterfly.

On the men’s side, the lone Briton earning All-MIAA honors is sophomore Dan Haar.

Haar did not earn a first-place finish at the league meet in February, but was the only Briton to place in the top six on each of the three nights for swimming events. Haar finished fifth in the 100 backstroke, and sixth in the 200 individual medley and 200 backstroke.

Under coach Keith Havens, Albion finished fifth at the league meet in men’s competition, and fourth in the women’s standings.

Men’s basketball:

A 13-12 season and fourth-place finish for Coach Mike Turner’s Britons marked the 22nd consecutive year Albion has won 10 or more men’s basketball games in a season. The fourthplace finish gave Albion a home game for the sixth MIAA men’s basketball tournament.

The exciting contest went down to the final second, but Albion could not get past Alma College, losing 71-70.

Craig Rundle, ’74, joined Albion as head football coach in January.

College was different in that respect in terms of numbers [49 on his 1996 squad, compared to 112 for Albion]. That will be a welcome change.”

Albion’s league affiliation is another plus for Rundle.

“At St. Mary’s and Colorado College, we were independent. . . . I missed being involved in a league and being able to compete for a league championship and have kids get allleague honors and recognition. I think that’s going to be a big change and enjoyable.”

One thing is sure: Rundle believes it’s the total Albion experience that’s important, a

concept he stresses with incoming players. “[I tell them] they are going to get a quality education. I feel very confident that we have an outstanding faculty at Albion. Our [academic] reputation speaks for itself. . . .

Beyond that, our players are going to have the opportunity to compete in a highly successful football program. They’re going to be challenged on the football field just like they are in the classroom. They are going to be better when they graduate—as athletes, as students, as people—than they were when they came in.”

A pair of Briton seniors earned special recognition from MIAA coaches. Heading the list as a first-team pick is forward T.J. Carnegie. Carnegie averaged 15.4 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds in 25 games this season. The four-year letterwinner played in his 100th career varsity game at Albion in the regular season finale at Kalamazoo Feb. 22. In game 101—the first round of the league tournament at Kresge Gymnasium Feb. 25 against Alma—Carnegie raised his career total to 1,020 points with a 24-point/10rebound effort.

Guard Eric DuFort earned second-team recognition. DuFort finished his Briton basketball career with 1,175 points. He led the team in scoring, averaging 17.1 points in 23 games. DuFort was a dominant performer in the second half of the league season, scoring 23 or more points in his last five regular season contests.

Honorable mention honors went to juniors TyQuan Lenyard and Doug Shepherd.

Lenyard averaged 4.4 assists per game during the season to rank among the league leaders in that category. Shepherd averaged 4.8 rebounds per game for the season, and 5.5 rebounds in league play, good for a top 10 league finish.

Albion started the season winning eight of its first nine games, including victories against DePauw (69-52) and NCAA Division II instate rival Lake Superior State (85-80).

Women’s basketball:

Albion did not get the same type of success in women’s basketball as enjoyed by the men, but the 4-20 Britons see a brighter future with the play of a pair of freshman guards. Sarah Grill was a first-team All-MIAA selection, and the only freshman so honored. Point guard Kacy Davidson earned second-team honors.

Grill finished second in scoring (13.8 points per game) and first in three-point accuracy (.492/26 of 53) in league play this season. She is the first player in Albion women’s basketball history to finish a game perfect from three-point range, making all five of her triple tries in an 85-63 win against Olivet Jan. 25. In that game, Albion was seven-for-seven from three-point range, one basket shy of the NCAA Division III record for three-point accuracy.

Davidson averaged 10.1 points per game as Albion’s top scorer in 24 games this season, and also led the team in assists and steals.

Junior center Sarah Walbridge earned honorable mention status. Walbridge was second on the league’s rebounding rolls. Her season was highlighted by a 13-point/20rebound effort against Hope College in midJanuary.

Albion finished sixth in MIAA regular season play, and extended number three-seed Adrian to the final seconds before dropping a 51-48 decision to the Bulldogs in the first round of the league’s tournament for women.

The women are coached by Cathy Henkenberns.

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Class notes deadline The deadline for class notes appearing in this issue of Io Triumphe was January 31, 1997. Notes received after that deadline will appear in the next issue. ‚

Class notes sent via e-mail bear this symbol.

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Class news 20-29 Alma Howe Bundy, ’22, says at age 96 she is still living in her own home in Manistique, but she did have to sell her car last spring. She enjoys each issue of Io Triumphe.

May Pearce Tandy, ’24, is enjoying good health. She would love to hear from other members of the Class of 1924. Her address is 167 Caviller Court, Apt. 3, Fort Myers, FL 33917.

Robert S. Simpson, ’26, is a retired pediatrician. He is enjoying the fact that his granddaughter, Mary Simpson, ’99, is a student at Albion College. He and his wife Mary reside in Battle Creek.

George R. Jones, ’28, and his wife, Kathleen White Jones, ’29, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Sept.

15, 1996. They reside in Green Valley, AZ.

30-39 Joyce Thompson Allen, ’31, says she enjoys reading Io Triumphe and about all the changes that have taken place on campus. She retired in 1976 after working as an elementary teacher. She resides in Albert Lea, MN. Bob Cullum, ’31, and his wife Ann, in October, visited the Maya ruins including Chichen Itza and Polenque where the tremendous and splendid tomb of the ruler Pacar had been found. They also visited San Christobel. The couple continues to live in Albuquerque, NM. M. Berniece Tillie Barnes Sprague, ’31, attended Homecoming this past fall with her daughter, Jane Lucretia Barnes Sprague, ’66. She was one of the oldest alumnae to attend this year’s Homecoming. They enjoyed seeing the campus again and stopping at Dean Hall and other buildings they remembered from their days on campus. They also enjoyed visiting the Alpha Xi Delta lodge. Berniece lives in Eaton Rapids.

Catherine Armstrong Taylor, ’37, and her husband Sherman still live in their own home and stay as active as possible.

Their family is their pride and joy. The couple reside in Hancock.

CORRECTION: Albert L. Mathews, ’39, can be reached at 619/323-1151.

His telephone number was incorrectly reported in the fall issue.

40-49 Betty Treacy Hodges, ’40, says that family, travel, friends and volunteer projects are making her and her husband Wallace’s retirement years wonderful.

Portugal and Spain were the couple’s last venture. They reside in Rochester Hills.

George E. Brewer, ’41, is in his 11th year of volunteer teaching in the public schools. At the age of 78, he still enjoys it! George spent eight years teaching college and 24 years teaching in the public schools. He and his wife Joy live in Clio.

50-54 Patricia Townshend Clapp, ’50, and her husband Roger retired to Florida four years ago. Patricia served as a kindergarten and second grade teacher prior to her retirement.

J. Roger Bates, ’52, and his wife Joann have relocated in West Grove, PA after 44 years in St. Joseph County. West Grove is 45 minutes east of Lancaster and is very near one of their granddaughters! Their new address is 23 Winterset Ct., West Grove, PA 19390.

Lloyd H. Smith, Jr., ’41, still continues to coach high school debate at Farmington High School. This is his 55th year of coaching. His wife, Dorothy Telfer Smith, ’42, is enjoying retirement with quilting groups including the Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild. The Smiths reside in Farmington.

Richard Burns, ’52, rode the Cereal City Country 100 Mile Bike Ride in Battle Creek on Sept. 15, 1996. He and his wife Martha have also participated in a number of volunteer projects with the Georgia Cumberland Academy, the Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bethel, CT, and a church school in Jasper, GA. The couple lives in Norwich, NY.

Robert Stewart, Sr., ’41, says that although he only attended one year at Albion College, he is “eternally grateful for that freshman year.” He feels Albion College is a great school. He and his wife Doris live in Carmel, IN.

Richard and Olive Manson Elwyn, both ’53, are now retired and are enjoying spending seven months each year at their Star Valley Ranch in Thayne, WY, and five months each year at Happy Trail Resort in Surprise, AZ.

Jean Stewart Hall, ’42, completed her 86th Elderhostel with a trip to New Orleans. She continues to live in Sun City Center, FL.

Morris and Ann Gehman Taber, ’53, are keeping busy in retirement. Ann is spearheading a volunteer tutoring program in an Ypsilanti elementary school. Morris has taught a history short course for senior citizens. Both were actively involved in Congresswoman Lynn Rivers’ successful re-election campaign. They continue to live in Ann Arbor.

Maurice Laney, ’43, and his wife Norma have traveled to Greece, Turkey, Bermuda and New York City with the Nomads in 1996. In January, they also made a trip to the Cook Islands and Tahiti with an Elderhostel group. They continue to reside in Brighton.

Arlene Perkins LaFrance, ’44, and her husband, Eugene LaFrance, have had a Bible teaching ministry in Port Richey, FL, for the past 18 years. They say they have no time to retire! The couple lives in Port Richey.

Lillian Powers Meier, ’44, and her husband, Russell A. Meier, ’47, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April 1996. They reside in Rochester, NH. Bill Black, ’46, is a semi-retired architect and is “keeping his hand in” by doing architectural specification consulting work. His wife, Helen Jack Black, ’48, is completing her ninth year on the board of the couple’s 71-unit Homeowner’s Association and is currently serving as its president. They say their greatest joy is being grandparents. The Blacks live in Jupiter, FL. Herb, ’48, and Jane Fenner Hengst, ’49, are managing to survive retirement and the golden years. They send best wishes to all their friends in both classes.

The couple resides in Norman, OK. CORRECTION: Blair C. Bedient, ’49, was incorrectly listed as deceased in the Distinguished Alumni Award information that appeared in the Winter 1996-97 Io Triumphe. We regret the error.

Daniel G. Dewey, ’54, retired this past year after 40 years of college teaching, the last 36 at Holy Cross. He and his wife Jean are looking forward to traveling and visiting their grandchildren in California, England, New York and Massachusetts. They reside in Worcester, MA.

55-59 Hannah Provence Donigan, ’56, and her husband Don traveled extensively this past year, having visited Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, Mexico and Texas. They are enjoying the duties of grandparenting and have welcomed their second grandchild into the world.

Hannah enjoyed assisting with the planning of the Class of 1956’s 40th reunion on Oct. 18-19, 1996. She and her husband live in Commerce Township.

Carole Mack Fischer, ’56, recently retired from the U.S. Army TACOM as an operations research analyst. A knee replacement surgery prevented her from attending the Class of 1956 40th reunion. She resides in Rochester Hills.

Helen Gorton Doane, ’57, has been elected to a three-year term on the Adrian College Board of Trustees, as a representative of the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She has served as a teacher and cooperative nursery director at St. Francis Roman Catholic School in Manistique, was a teacher in the Manistique Public Schools and at Lake

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In “Bravo to Britons,” our intent is to highlight the noteworthy, the unusual and the entertaining. We welcome submissions from all quarters. The only requirement is that an Albion alumnus/alumna must be involved in the story.

Send your nominations, clearly marked for “Bravo to Britons” to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. If an item is not received by the deadline for one issue, it will be held for possible inclusion in the next. The editor reserves the right to determine which submissions are selected for publication.

William R. Biggs, ’54, a former Albion trustee, appeared Feb. 9, 1997 on the “Hour of Power” television ministry program hosted by Robert Schuller.

During an interview discussing Biggs’ memoir, Random Thoughts on Business and Life and Lots of Stuff, Biggs announced that proceeds from the book will go to a special scholarship fund honoring Schuller and his wife. Scholarships will first be created at Albion and at Hope, Schuller’s alma mater. The Marshall resident hopes that others will be inspired to create similar scholarships in Schuller’s honor at other colleges and universities.

“I’m inclined to give to Albion so today’s students don’t have to go through what I did to earn an education.”

Carl Linborg, ’34, a retired educator who lives in Youngsville, PA, remembers well how he struggled to meet his college costs.

“I came to Albion in the middle of the Great Depression. I hitchhiked from Pennsylvania and had $4.00 in my pocket. I worked in the dining room at Susanna Wesley Hall for my board. I worked as a janitor in Stanley Kresge Gymnasium and lived in the gym. Coach Daugherty and Dean Whitehouse knew a man who gave me $60 for Self-portrait, Carl Linborg, ’34 tuition. I later paid him back, although he didn’t expect it. All this was a lot of wear and tear on me.”

Linborg knows from firsthand experience the importance of keeping an Albion education affordable and so has provided generously for scholarships in his estate plans and annual giving. Like so many Stockwell Society members, he sees this as an investment in the lives of deserving young people.

Membership in The Stockwell Society is bestowed upon those individuals who have created deferred gifts in support of Albion College. If you would like to receive sample language for including Albion College in your will, or if you have already included Albion in your will, please let us know. We can help on a confidential basis and without obligation.

Just contact Jim Whitehouse or Ed Cadogan at: Office of Gift and Estate Planning, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; Telephone: 517/629-0237.

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Campaign comes to Flint area Alumni, parents and friends within a one-hour radius of Flint are invited to a dinner April 29, 1997 kicking off the Mid-Michigan Regional Campaign, part of the $68-million Albion Campaign for the Generations. Chaired by David McCredie, ’61, and hosted by Joe Serra, ’82, the event will be held at the Warwick Hills Country Club in Grand Blanc. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 517/629-0448.

Superior State University and served as an LPN for Marquette Home Health Care. She resides in Canton.

60-64 Holly Blomfield, ’60, has accepted the position with the Monterey Adult School Parent Support Services in Monterey, CA. She resides in Monterey.

Karen Johnstone, ’60, is retired now after serving as the director of physical therapy at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was recently inducted into the Wheelchair Sports U.S.A. Hall of Fame.

Judith Church Beck, ’61, recently retired from Macomb Community College’s Information Services. She and her husband Don are now wintering in Florida and are anticipating the arrival of their first grandchild.

Patricia Lyall Clickstein, ’62, lives in New York City with her husband Stan.

She is the director of social service for Cancer Care, Inc., a national social service agency for cancer patients and their families.

Jane Bogart Sellers, ’62, is the associate director of development at Centre College. She lives in Danville, KY. Ernie Lindblad, ’64, has been named the area vice president of the Connecticut/western Massachusetts metropolitan trading area for Sprint PCS. He has 27 years of telecommunications experience and holds an M.B.A. from Michigan State University in 1966. He resides in Cromwell, CT.

65-69 ‚Lois Hemeter Edwards, ’65, an educational technology consultant, designed Graphers, a mathematics software tool for grades K-4 that is published by Sunburst Communications.

Graphers recently received a software award from Technology & Learning, a national educational technology journal.

Lois has been designing educational math software for 16 years. She and her husband Jerry have two sons and live in Edina, MN. Dianne Murray Pratt, ’68, and Richard C. Pratt, ’69, founded in Duluth, GA, in February 1996, Underwriting Alternatives, Inc., which

Albion vs. Alma Golf Challenge: Let’s make it three straight!

The Alma alumni are smarting from their back-to-back defeats in 1995 and 1996 and are going to be gunning for us this year. We need more golfers—men and women—to ensure victory in 1997. Registrations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up now!

Date: Friday, June 6, 1997 Time: Shotgun start at 9 a.m.

Location: Rochester Golf Club, Rochester, MI Format: Choice of match play or fourperson scramble Cost: $95 ($65 for golf and lunch, $30 for Albion Annual Fund) For more information, contact: Wynn Miller, ’69, 810/642-4724, or Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 517/629-0448.

provides traditional workers compensation insurance to 1,200 small businesses located in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. In September 1996, Nancy Pearson Brown, ’86, joined the company as communications specialist.

70-74 Ryan Schroeder, ’70, has opened a new dental office in Yale. He received his D.D.S. from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1974.

Kathryn A. Agard, ’71, vice president of the Community Foundation of Muskegon County, has been named as consultant to direct a five-month grant project for the Council of Michigan Foundations. She will organize a national conference that will help produce the framework for K-12 curriculum units on philanthropy and volunteerism. She resides in Muskegon with her husband Hans.

Michael W. Alanson, ’72, has been practicing law in Traverse City for 20 years and was recently re-elected president of the city’s Civil Service Commission. Mike continues to coach youth soccer. His T-Bay’s U-12 boys select team, the Traverse City Rovers, won the fall 1996 U-12/U-13 division of the Northern Michigan Soccer Alliance with a record of 10-0-0. He and his wife Bonnie have two sons. The family lives in Traverse City.

Steve Tarczy, ’72, is now the president of Macomb Community Bank in Clinton Township, a new full service bank. He and his wife Antoinette live in Clinton Township.

Fred Fuller, ’74, was elected drain commissioner of St. Clair County in November and has resigned as mayor of Yale. He is the founder and leader of several grassroots citizens’ groups including the Mill Creek Coalition, the Black River Watershed Group and the Thumb Bioregional Alliance. Fred enjoys performing in an Irish/Scottish folk music band, Ourselves. He lives in Yale.

Jack B. Godfrey, ’74, has been named president and director of operations at Key Personnel. He and his wife Maureen live in Allegan with their five children.

Sherry L. Short, ’74, recently opened a bookstore, Green Gryphon Books, in Escanaba. She specializes in out-ofprint book searches, used book sales, special ordering of new books and some book repairs. Sherry graduated from Northern Michigan University with an LPN and from Bay de Noc Community College with an associate’s degree in nursing. She lives in Escanaba.

William Stoffer, ’74, received the President’s Award from the West Michigan Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives. His volunteer efforts extend to the Albion Civic Foundation, the Albion Historical Society, Starr Commonwealth, the Calhoun County United Arts Council, Trillium Health Alliance (formerly Albion Community Hospital), and Junior Achievement.

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Philip E. Harter, ’71, has been chosen to chair the Michigan Supreme Court task force to review the state’s guardianship system. This new task force will explore ways to better the interests of individuals under the care of a guardian or conservator. On Aug. 19, 1996, Harter was elected as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. This program was created in 1984 to recognize professional distinction and to help support the foundation’s public service program. A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, Harter Harter has served as chief Probate Court judge for Calhoun County since 1992. He and his wife, Mary Pat Zaliagiris Harter, ’73, reside in Battle Creek with their three children.

Elected on the same date as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation was James C. Kingsley, ’63, 37th judicial Circuit Court judge. A Northwestern University Law School graduate, Kingsley currently serves as the president of the Michigan Judges Association and is the chairperson of the Judicial Conference of the State Bar of Michigan. A Circuit Court judge since 1982, he was chief Kingsley judge from 1984 to 1994. He and his wife, Judith Case Kingsley, ’63, reside in Albion.

Howard L. Stovall, ’74, recently returned from a one-year secondment in the London office of the law firm of Baker and McKenzie. While there, he served as a partner in the firm. In October 1996, Howard established his own solo law offices in Chicago. He will continue his practice in Middle East commercial law matters, particularly involving the Arabic-speaking countries of that region. He lives in Chicago.

75-79 Steve Robb, ’78, is in his 11th year of teaching physical education at Milan High School where he also serves as the head football coach. He and his wife Ann and their daughter Kylie live in New Boston.

Bruce J. Snyder, ’78, director of music at Orchard Lake Presbyterian Church, directed this year’s presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” Twenty-three different churches were represented in the choir. Bruce received his M.A. in conducting from Michigan State University and an education specialist’s degree in school administration and leadership from Oakland University. He also serves as Music Department chair and choral director at Bloomfield Andover High School. He and his wife Jane have three daughters.

Michael E. Williams, ’78, has been named director of the Hannah Neil Center in Columbus, OH. This center is a community outreach program of Starr Commonwealth that provides emergency shelter to teens as well as counseling and

support for children and their families.

He and his wife Denice and their daughter will relocate to Columbus in October.

Susan Hansen McIntosh, ’79, and her family moved to Dallas, TX, in August 1996, after living in Connecticut for eight years. Her husband Lawrence serves as vice president for advertising with Frito Lay. Their son Lance is in third grade, and their daughter Emma is in kindergarten. Susan says they are learning to say y’all. Their new address in 4312 McFarlin Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205.

80-84 Joseph Albertson, ’81, has been named as the interim general manager of the Three Rivers Commercial, Inc., which publishes the Three Rivers CommercialNews. He joined the staff in 1990 as a staff writer and was named the managing editor in 1992. He received his B.A. from Nazareth College and his M.S. in sports science from the United States Sports Academy. He and his wife Liz reside in Kalamazoo with their two children.

Daniel J. Clark, ’81, recently finished his book, Like Night and Day: Unionization in a Southern Mill Town.

The book, published by the University of North Carolina Press, is an examination of the unions at the Harriet and Henderson Cotton Mills located in Henderson, NC.

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company since 1994 and serves as their project manager. He is a registered roof consultant. He and his wife Denise welcomed their second child, Emily Ann, into their home Oct. 11, 1996. She joins older sister Erin, 3. The family lives in Plymouth.

Hugh McDiarmid Jr., ’84, has joined the staff of the Detroit Free Press as a news reporter. He now resides in Farmington with his wife Karen and his step-children Aaron, 14, and Ashley, 11.

85-89 John Stanton, ’89, (left) U.S. Marine Corps captain, administers the oath of office to Kevin Opple, ’93, U.S. Navy ensign, on Nov. 22, 1996, during Opple’s commissioning as a naval officer from Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL. Stanton is commanding officer of the Company K Marine detachment at the Naval Technical Training Center in Pensacola. Opple is now attending surface warfare officer’s school in Newport, RI. The two met in Florida, and after they realized there was a common connection with Albion, Opple asked Stanton to commission him.

Camille Cleveland, ’81, was recently promoted to vice president, general counsel at Elias Brothers Restaurants, Inc., in Warren. She received her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. She and her husband, Brian Smith, have two children, Scarlett, 6, and Spencer, 3. They reside in Bloomfield Hills, where Camille is active in the Kirk of the Hills congregation. She regularly sees alumnae Bernadette Len Pijls, ’81, and Terry Howell Sharp, ’81.

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Organized by the American Family Theater, Inc., the two-month tour included performances on the East Coast from Georgia to New England and in Ontario, Canada. Kurt resides in New York City.

Bob Varner, ’83, was recently named an associate of Roofing Technology Associates, Ltd. He has been with the

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Ron Vanderlinden, ’78, was named head football coach at the University of Maryland—College Park, Dec. 4.

Vanderlinden had served since 1992 as defensive coordinator at Northwestern University. The Wildcats were Big 10 champions and Rose Bowl participants in 1996 and Big Ten co-champions and participants in the Citrus Bowl in 1997.

Under Vanderlinden, Northwestern finished first in the nation in scoring defense in 1995.

Earlier in his career, Vanderlinden was defensive line coach at University of Colorado for nine years. In that time, Colorado won the 1990 national championship, three Big 8 titles and played in six bowls. He also coached at Ball State University, Bowling Green State University and University of Michigan.

A football and baseball standout at Albion, Vanderlinden was named All-MIAA during his final two seasons.

In commenting on Vanderlinden’s appointment, his former Albion teammate Dale Miller, ’79, said, “Ron entered a profession in which he statistically had almost no chance of advancing to where he is today.

His persistence, relentless energy and faith have not only provided for his own success, but his example has helped to lay the foundation for success by many student-athletes.”

Miller adds, “Each November for the past five years a group of some 15 Albion alumni, most of whom were members of Albion’s 1976 and 1977 championship football teams, have traveled from various parts of the country to see Northwestern’s last home game of the season. The loyalty and high regard these men have for Ron and his accomplishments is evident year after year.”

Alain Y. Fabi, M.D., ’85, is working on his neurosurgery residency at the Mayo Clinic and will graduate in June 1998.

He received his M.S. in cellular biology and his M.D. from Wayne State University. He and his wife, Michele Fabi, Ph.D., have two children, Anthony,

4, and Vincent, 1. They live in Rochester, MN. Janice Hauxwell, ’85, is attending Indiana University where she is working on a doctorate in voice performance.

She will be appearing in Indiana University’s production of The Ghosts of Versailles in April. Janice lives in Bloomington, IN. Margaret Dwyer, ’86, has been named as the new state business ombudsman and legislative liaison to the Michigan Jobs Commission. She serves as Governor Engler’s external affairs director and liaison to the Republican Governors Association. She resides in Lansing.

Jeffrey A. Ott, ’86, was recently admitted to the partnership of Warner, Norcross and Judd, L.L.P., in Grand Rapids. Jeff specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings and

reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, and banking law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1989. He and his wife, Katherine McDuffie Ott, ’86, reside in Sparta.

Chris Crump, ’87, was recently named national broadcast sales manager for the Seattle-based Spectral, Inc., a manufacturer of digital audio workstations for music/film/video post and broadcast production. Chris and his dog Greta reside in St. Petersburg, FL. His e-mail address in ccrump@spectralinc.com.

John C. Heider, ’87, has been named staff photographer for The Novi News and Northville Recorder.

Greg, ’88, and Kate Kreitzer-McCoy, ’87, have moved to Holland, MI. Greg is an attorney with Cunningham Dalman.

Kate is working for a graphic design studio.

Past Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Below is a corrected listing of the Distinguished Alumni Award winners. The listing in the Winter 1996-97 edition was inaccurate.

Charles E. Anderson, ’56 Russell B. Babcock, ’27 Wallace A. Bacon, ’35 Nelda Kurtz Balch, ’37 David M. Barrett, ’64 Jeffrey W. Barry, ’60 Robert H. Bartlett, ’60 John G. Batsakis, ’51 Blair C. Bedient, ’49 Robert W. Bemer, ’40 Joyce Ann Livak Benjamins, ’63 Mildred Oberlin Bennett, ’58 Margaret E. Berry, ’35 Daniel Boggan, Jr., ’67 Kenneth Borland, ’59 Joseph H. Britton, ’46 Patricia Sanford Brown, ’53 Vivian Johnson Bull, ’56 Richard W. Calkins, ’60 Alice F. Campbell, ’29 William Cargo, ’37 Dennis O. Cawthorne, ’62 Peter J. Christ, ’55 O. James Clark, ’51 Wendell Cole, ’36 Harry T. Cook, ’61 Marian Clark Corwin, ’35 James G. Crane, ’51 Truman H. Cummings, Jr., ’43 Gilbert A. Currie, ’47 Jack C. Curtis, ’51 James L. Curtis, ’44 Philip C. Curtis, ’30 Jack C. Dart, ’34 Michael S. David, Jr., ’64 Cedric W. Dempsey, ’54 Patricia McKean Dick, ’48

W. W. Diehl, ’24 Judyth Fetzer Dobbert, ’69 Vinod L. Doshi, ’53 Emerson J. Elliott, ’55 Margaret Drake Elliott, ’24 G. Bruce Feighner, ’42 E. Lee Feller, ’47 Richard M. Fluke, ’56 Robert W. Freligh, ’47 Philip J. Gannon, ’47 Philip R. Glotfelty, III, ’55 Nancy Carpenter Hammond, ’68 George E. Hardy, Jr., ’61 Robert Hargreaves, ’36 Michael G. Harrison, ’63 Phyllis Harrison-Ross, ’56 Roy E. Heath, ’36 Lois Skagerberg Heller, ’64 David W. Hills, ’48 Phyllis Wagner Houghton, ’41 Polly Ruth Mosteller Hughes, ’47 John P. Hummon, ’53 Richard L. Humphrey, ’56 Elkin R. Isaac, ’48 Karen Johnstone, ’60 Gary L. Jones, ’66 John E. Joyner, ’55 D. Nolan Kaiser, ’56 James C. Kingsley, ’63 John A. Krsul, ’59 Sally A. Lynas Lamkin, ’54 Roger L. Landrum, ’59 Keith J. Leenhouts, ’49 T. John Leppi, ’59 Ray B. Loeschner, ’53 Bernard T. Lomas, ’46 John S. Ludington, ’51 Helen Harton Manning, ’43

Rex B. Martin, ’38 Willard L. Meader, ’54 Betty Jones Neberman, ’50 Gary R. Noble, ’57 Karin McClow Orr, ’64 Sherry Hood Penney, ’59 William Henry Perkins, Jr., ’49 John W. Porter, ’53 Lewis L. Redmond, ’50 Myrtle R. Crouse Reul, ’47 James L. Reutter, ’53 Charles W. Ricker, ’50 Thomas E. Sagendorf, ’62 Lawrence B. Schook, ’72 Ruth Holland Scott, ’56 Joseph B. Serra, ’56 Andrew G. Sharf, ’44 Florence “Dinghy” Spalding Sharp, ’50 Norma G. Sleight, ’24 Norman R. Sleight, ’40 Richard G. Smith, ’43 Richard M. Smith, ’68 Harold R. Spiegel, ’32 Robert Stoppert, ’39 Helen Sparling Terpenning, ’45 Gordon L. Thomas, ’36 Marvin J. Vann, ’40 Richard K. Vitek, ’56 James A. von der Heydt, ’42 John N. Vournakis, ’61 Lawrence L. Wade, ’50 Raymond A. Wauthier, ’46 Judith Koch Wilcox, ’60 James M. Wilson, ’77 Shirley Brattin Wirt, ’47 Margaret Zolliker, ’43

Deceased: E. Maynard Aris, ’37; Roy W. Battenhouse, ’33; Jack C. Bedient, ’25; Clarence H. Blanchard, ’22; D. Hale Brake, ’16; Hira E. Branch, ’29; J Harlen Bretz, ’05; Edward M. Brigham, ’25; John E. Bromley, ’29; B.G. “Bill” Brown, ’23; W. Clark Dean, ’21; Helen M. Desjardins, ’14; Donald J. Dunham, ’23; Clarence H. Elliott, ’25; Keith J. Fennimore, ’39; Geraldine Townsend Fitch, ’17; Robert L. Fleming, ’27; Dexter Horton, ’36; C. Morse Huffer, ’16; Richard C. Johnston, ’59; N. Robert Kesler, ’45; Ella Meinke Kuhn, ’08; Burley F. Lamb, ’13; Richard D. Mange, ’25; Charles A. McKenny, ’42; Hugh D. McLeese, ’19; Eva A. Moore, ’19; Elsie E. Munro, ’26; William A. Niles, ’98; Marvin F. Pahl, ’30; Wallace M. Pearson, ’17; Stanley C. Penzotti, ’30; Leroy E. Perine, ’96; William R. Peterson, ’45; Leigh Prettyman, ’36; Paul Rood, ’16; Winston J. Schuler, ’30; James R. Sebastian, ’32; Frederick E. Shideman, ’36; William J. Smith, ’35; Floyd Starr, ’10; Andrew W. Sunyar, ’42; Richard C. Toncray, ’19; Louise Jean Walker, ’17; Hazen G. Werner, ’20; George S. Weston, ’52; Gordon B. Wheeler, ’24; Audrey K. Wilder, ’18.

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Jennifer Carmichael Clark, ’88, recently played the part of Maria in The Sound of Music, presented by the Players Guild of Dearborn. She and her husband Doug reside in Royal Oak. Robin Nesbitt Seage, ’88, has been appointed the executive director of the Cottonlandia Museum in Greenwood, MS. She lives “happily with her son Max, 5, two cats and a dog between the cotton fields and the levee!” Robin’s address is 201 Weightman, Greenwood, MS, 48930, 601/455-0065.

Thomas Cochrane, ’89, received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in May 1996 and was admitted into the State Bar of Michigan in November. He has joined the law firm of McCroskey, Feldman, Cochrane, and Brock, P.C., in Muskegon. He will specialize in labor relations and employment law. His address in 1440 Peck St., Muskegon, 49443. His e-mail address is ummeli@aol.com.

Elizabeth R. Csillag, ’89, is teaching first grade in Harlem. She resides in New York City.

90 Shawn Markovich Fields, ’90, has just been promoted within the Kellogg Co. from the sales field in Chicago to senior coordinator calling on key accounts in order management at the corporate offices in Battle Creek. She and her husband plan to relocate in the Kalamazoo area.

Steve Selinsky, ’90, was recently named manager of client service at PPOM in Southfield. He will be responsible for managing the account service team. He resides in Farmington Hills.

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91 CORRECTION: Michelle Lancaster, ’91, married Vincent J. Giordano on June 22, 1996, in Flint. Albion alumni in attendance included Ardis Stake, ’91, Amy Hobbs, ’91, Karen Fox Festa, ’91, and Elizabeth Maurer. ’91.

Michelle is employed by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies as a customer service representative.

Vincent is an underwriter with CNA. Michelle is the step-mother to Natasja, 10, Josephine, 8, and James, 5. The couple would love to hear from friends at 181A Bellevue Rd., N. Quincy, MA 02171. ‚ Roger Martin, ’91, graduated in 1994 with a degree in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute. He is working for National Starch and Chemical in their Bangkok facility as a project engineer. He and his wife Dana have a son Bradley, 1. Roger’s e-mail address is roger-d.martin@nstarch.com.

Michael D. Murray, ’91, is stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, where he serves as a prosecutor.

He graduated from the University of Detroit Law School along with his wife Terri who is also an attorney. They are enjoying the beautiful California high desert and would like to hear from Albion friends and classmates. Their address is 56575 El Dorado, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, 619/365-0705.

Stephen N. Tuohy, ’91, was named administrative coordinator for diagnostic services at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia.

He received his M.A. in hospital and health administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He and his wife, Stacey Lossia Tuohy, ’90, reside in Bloomfield Hills.

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Ronald C. Barry, ’80, is the first physician in Michigan to successfully treat a burn victim with an artificial skin product called Integra. Use of this artificial skin is a significant advance over past techniques because it promotes faster healing and leaves less scarring. At the time of the procedure, Barry’s patient was only the 12th person in the U.S. to be treated with the new product. A plastic and reconstructive surgeon, he received his M.D. degree from Michigan State University in 1984. He practices in Saginaw where he and his wife Joanne and their three children reside.

Joani Essenmacher, ’84, just finished two years of traveling full-time as a physical therapist/athletic trainer for the Corel WTA Tour, treating women’s tennis professionals all over the world. She was also the personal physical therapist for Stefanie Graf. Joani resides in Los Angeles.

Peter Francis, ’84, has been a pediatrician in private practice for almost five years. Last spring, he was recognized in both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit Monthly for being selected for the book Best Doctors in America: Midwest Region, 1996-1997. He is one of 862 physicians from Michigan to be recognized in the publication, which was compiled from peer recommendations. He earned his M.D. degree from Wayne State University in 1988. He and his wife Julie reside in Clinton Township.

Nona Mason Windham, ’91, recently accepted a position as a human resource/ training coordinator for EDS’ RollsRoyce Aerospace Group in Derby, England, a 6-month temporary assignment to assist in the implementation of a help desk. Nona has worked with EDS for over three years. She and her husband, Jay Windham, ’91, just celebrated their third wedding anniversary.

92 Robert F. Allum, D.O., ’92, graduated May 2, 1996 from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently completing a traditional rotating internship at the University Community Hospital at Candlewood, FL. He and his wife, Sheela Welch Allum, ’90, are living in Tampa.

Jack Deegan, ’92, finished in 34th place in The Detroit Free Press/Mazda Marathon in Detroit on Oct. 20, 1996.

He is a graduate of the University of Detroit Law School and is serving as a law clerk for Circuit Court in St. Clair County. He resides in Royal Oak. Helen L. Gromme, ’92, and her twin sister Andrea are backpacking around the world. Their trip began in Costa Rica on April 2, 1996. From there, they

Ten former women’s basketball players took to the court at Kresge Gym once again during a Jan. 11, 1997 reunion that also included a halftime reception and evening dinner at Cascarelli’s. The alumnae game was held just prior to the varsity women’s game vs. Calvin that day. Pictured (from left) are: Darcey Durr, ’96, Kris Fekete, ’96, Jenny Shanks, ’95, Holly Hay, ’96, Christie Cleland, ’96, head coach Cathy Henkenberns, Cathy Bachinski, ’84, Karen Hale, ’83, and Leslie Smith, ’85. Also in attendance were Melissa Washburn, ’81, and Amy Comer, ’86. have traveled to Turkey, Greece, Scandinavia and Great Britain. Helen and her sister will spend some time in Thailand and Indonesia and then will travel on to New Zealand in the spring. ‚ Megan McGuire, ’92, has been working with Herff Jones in scholastic printing sales and marketing for three years. She is also doing some end-user consulting for Adobe Systems. Megan’s

address is 6710 Double Eagle #208, Woodridge, IL 60517.

David G. Quarterman, ’92, transferred from Portland, OR to become branch manager of Westcorp Financial Services.

He is now living in Livonia.

Elyse Semerdjian, ’92, is finishing her Ph.D. at Georgetown University majoring in Modern Middle East

Kudos to our admission volunteers!

Each year, more than 200 alumni assist Albion in attracting new students to the College. We appreciate the many hours they give to this effort. For more information on the admission volunteers program or to recommend a student, contact Marsha Rosewarne Tompkins, ’79, director of admission volunteers, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; 800/858-6770.

The following alumni represented Albion at college nights/fairs earlier this year. (This list includes only those who were not recognized in a previous issue of Io Triumphe.)

Colorado Fountain Valley School Todd Warner, ’92

District of Columbia Washington, DC, Area College Fair Mary Beth Hance, ’90

Indiana Merrillville H.S. Erin Wakefield Holmes, ’94 Muncie Regional College Fair Barbara Shipley, ’95

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John Adams, ’70 Bruce and Maryhelen Bates Feighner, ’42, ’42 Julie Mynster, ’96 Fred Neumann Frederick Neumann, ’67 Douglas Ross, ’87 Reginald and Deborah Morley Trombly, ’73, ’72 Erich Woerner, ’85

Middletown Suzanne Tanguay, ’85 Springfield Tony and Mary Kay Schueneman Cavazos, ’84, ’83

Texas Lamar H.S., Houston David Venegas, ’87 The alumni and parents listed below attended receptions in February for prospective students in their home areas.

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John Harding, ’84 Stanley Jones, ’49 David Neilson, ’66 Dale and Corinne Parker James Schmidt, ’89

Kirtland Community College Fair Lynn Elsey Thompson, ’71

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Henry Clay H.S., Lexington William Rafaill, ’70

Lake Superior State University Nancy Olson Brown, ’76

Susan Dewitt Armstrong, ’75 Martin “Chip” Heyboer, ’95 Mark Tompkins, ’78 Daniel and Joelle Drader Wilcox, ’91, ’91

Novi Area John Ayoub Carrie Gabriel, ’96 Steven Malinak, ’92 David Neilson, ’66 Charles Raphael, ’68 Traci Thomas, ’93 DeWitt and Patsy White Heather White, ’96

Saginaw/Bay City/ Midland Sandra Brencher, ’89 Louis and Karen Constan Ellen Crane Freigang, ’92 Jonathan Lauderbach, ’91 William and Linda Prior Lauderbach, ’64, ’66 James and Tamara Transue Royle, ’63, ’63 Timothy Royle, ’89

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Studies. She is focusing on the Arab lands under Ottoman occupation. She will finish her course work this year and take her comprehensive examinations next spring. This summer she will be traveling to Turkey. She would like to say “hang in there” to all her Dean Hall pals, and “if you are ever in D.C., look me up.” Her e-mail address is elyse54165@aol.com.

Scott VanderLeek, ’92, has been named relationship manager in the business banking department of Old Kent Bank Southwest in Grand Rapids. He is currently pursuing his M.B.A. at Western Michigan University.

Krista Wojcik, ’92, recently earned her M.S. in occupational therapy from Tufts University. She is now living in Columbia, SC, and is working at a community/teaching hospital. She would love to hear from Albion friends at 1014 B Bent Tree Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 803/750-3099.

93 ‚ James S. Ehlers, ’93, is working for Chrysler Corp. as a commodity specialist. He procures seats for the Chrysler Minivans, Ram Trucks and the new Prowler. His address is 4751 North Chipping Glen, Bloomfield Hills 48302, 810/644-2097.

Jorgen Elovsson, ’93, is enrolled in the master of international business (MIBS) program at the University of South Carolina. He will graduate in May 1998.

He and Debby Porter, ’95, are living in Columbia, SC. Robert and Lisa Bremer Henry, both ’93, are employed by Fruitport Community Schools. They have recently moved to a new home and would like to hear from fellow alumni at 3929 Highgate Rd., Muskegon 49441.

Garrett T. McNally, ’93, is now practicing law with the Jones Law Office in Marcellus. He received his J.D. from the Wayne State University Law School in 1996. He lives in Marcellus.

Patric Rogers, ’93, will receive his M.S. in telecommunications and network management in May from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. Patric says that he could not be at Syracuse “without the computerskilled faculty and staff of Albion College.” He resides in Syracuse, NY. Deanna Tingley, ’93, in August, began a combined master’s/doctorate program in German language and literature with a Russian language and literature concentration. She was also awarded a teaching assistantship in German and is looking forward to teaching next year.

Deanna’s new address is 1302 Caldwell Avenue, B, Nashville, TN 37212, 615/ 297-2791. Her e-mail address is deanna.l.tingley@vanderbilt.edu.

94 Matt Altman, ’94, spent a year as an assistant editor at Gale Research Inc. of Detroit. He is now in his second year of graduate study in philosophy at the University of Chicago.

Lisa M. Evans, ’94, completed her M.A. in social psychology at Ohio State University. She has passed her written and oral comprehensive exams and is now an official Ph.D. candidate in the same program. She is also busy planning her December 1997 wedding.

Lisa would love to hear from friends and would welcome visitors. Her address is 6620 Millridge Circle, Dublin, OH 43017, 614/766-1582. Her e-mail address is evans.25@osu.edu.

Amy Gutman, ’94, graduated in August 1996 from King’s College in WilkesBarre, PA, with a B.S. in their physician assistant’s program. She is working as a physician’s assistant at Mercy Hospital in Portland, ME. Her new address is 40 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, 207/828-7988.

Paul Twydell, ’94, is in his first year of medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his M.S. in basic medical sciences from Wayne State University in 1996. He resides in Warren.

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The Albion Connection To: Sue Schriefer Tuohy, ’84 From: Gayle Good, ’84 24753 W. Woodside Farmington Hills, MI 48335 “Schrief,” I’ve lost track of you since you moved south. Send me your address. Hi to Matt, too.

To: Donna Lewis, ’88 From: Jennifer Hill Buehrer, ’90 753 Valley Circle, #104 Saline, MI 48176 313/429-5660 Donna Lewis, where are you? Please call me or write. I miss you, mom! *To: Mary C. Seymour, ’87, and Laura Hansen, ’87 From: Shaun E. Zitting, ’87 3922 Devon Royal Oak, MI 48073 810/549-3773 szitting@aol.com Hi, ladies. I saw your names in the contributors list of the fall edition of the Io Triumphe. I have such rich and lifechanging memories of Albion. It has been so long since we have connected. I would love to hear from either of you. I am still in touch with Doozie and Renee.

Write or call if time permits. You are in my thoughts.

Love, Shaun To: Kristin Swanson, ’85 From: Shawn Basso Monro, ’84 6641 Lochmoor Court Clarkston, MI 48346 I am searching for my long-lost sorority daughter, Kristin Swanson, ’85. Please contact me with any knowledge of her whereabouts.

To: Liz Wolcott Jamieson, ’75 From: Karen Weller Jones, ’76 1809 Franklin St. Little Chute, WI 54140 Liz Wolcott Jamieson - where are you?

Please contact me. ‚ To: Leslie Carran, ’85 From: Kristy Kavooras Handler, ’85 2028 Stanton Court Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847/818-1724 I’ve been thinking about you and would love to hear how you are doing! Please call or write as I do not have your address or phone number. ‚ To: Chris Allan, ’62 From: Rodrigo Tomas, ’64 P.O. Box 3050 1000 San Jose, COSTA RICA I can’t believe you came to Costa Rica and didn’t look me up! ‚ To: Dale Springer, ’62 From: Rodrigo Tomas, ’64 P.O. Box 3050 1000 San Jose, COSTA RICA Let’s keep in touch. Write!

To: Heather Blomfield Lee, ’83 From: Anne Baker Tuccillo, ’83 8257 Colling Ridge Court Alexandria, VA 22308-1652 I would love to hear from you. Please write or call me at 703/768-8159. I miss you!

“The Albion Connection” is a cross between want ads and the “personal” ads sometimes run in newspapers or magazines. If you would like to locate a long lost friend or if you need to contact your fellow alumni for any other reason, this is the way to do it—free of charge. The next Io Triumphe will be mailed in June.

Name __________________________________ Class year _____________ (Please print name)

Street _________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _______ ZIP _____________ E-mail address _________________________________________________ Wording for ad to appear in “The Albion Connection”: (Keep to 60 words or less. If you want your address to appear in the ad, be sure to include it in your ad copy.)

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“A” is for alumni. As an Albion College alum, you hold the key to reaching our alumni participation goal of 40% by June 30. Each additional percentage point is achieved with gifts from just 162 alumni. Already 4,230 or almost 27% of your fellow alumni have given back to Albion College as of March 13, 1997. Included in this donor group are many members of the Class of 1995 whose contributions provided the “A” in the floor of the Kellogg Center. If you haven’t yet given this year, please consider a contribution between now and June 30 and become one of the “Britons for 40%.”

Send to: Editor, Io Triumphe, Office of Communications, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224; or via e-mail, to classnotes@albion.edu. Be sure to include your full name, class year, address (geographic and e-mail) and telephone number in your e-mail message.

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95 Kerri Durocher, ’95, is working at Monroe County Youth Center. To complete her M.A. in counseling, she will be working on a practicum/ internship at Family Counseling and Shelter Services in Monroe. She is planning to graduate from this program in August. Kerri is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Chi Sigma Iota Honorary. She lives in Monroe. ‚ Bridget Force, ’95, is working as the operations assistant for the American Composers Orchestra in Manhattan.

This is a small budget orchestra that focuses on American contemporary music and performs a five-concert subscription series in Carnegie Hall.

Bridget also serves as a liaison for the student representative program, which provides free tickets to all of the subscription concerts to local college students. Bridget’s new address is 62-95 Saunders St., Apt. 2D, Rego Park, NY 11374, 718/897-3450. Her e-mail address is mallet106@aol.com.

Weddings Gordon Collins, ’76, to Wanda Prather on Sept. 21, 1996 in Columbia, MD. The couple lives in Columbia. ‚ Cynthia Greene, ’83, to John Price on Aug. 10, 1996 in Jackson. Albion alumni in attendance included Doug Ellinger, ’80, and Karyn Gell, ’83, John Baltic, ’83, Holly Loughlin Roof, ’83, Barry Lonik, ’83, Ken Shenstone, ’84, Charlie Tingley, ’85, Lea McGregor, ’87, Angela Hoxworth, ’88, and Steve Greene, ’87. Cynthia has worked as a social worker in southeast Michigan for 12 years and has a parttime private psychotherapy practice.

She would love to hear from classmates and friends. Their address is 7645 Forest St., Dexter, MI 48130, 313/4265648. Cynthia’s e-mail address is thiagreene@aol.com.

Kathleen Quinn, ’84, to Scott Speidel on Oct. 26, 1996 in Chicago. Albion alumni in attendance included Susan Quinn, ’95; Debbie Eyke, ’84; Mark, ’82, and Shaun Malila Dekutoski, ’83; Matt, ’82, and Martha Griffith Sheetz, ’84; Mark, ’84, and Patty Kendall Gross, ’84; and Beth Carry Reed, ’84.

Kathleen is a financial assurance manager with Ameritech Information Industry Services. Scott is a graduate of Denison University and is the manager of benefit communications for The Quaker Oats Co. The couple’s address in 2022 North Sheridan Rd., Apt. 1201, Chicago, IL 60657, 773/935-3556.

Elizabeth K. Stewart, ’85, to Terry A. Harvey on Aug. 10, 1996 in Goodrich Chapel in Albion. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Rebecca Stewart Juzwiak, ’88. The couple resides in Ann Arbor.

Wesley Rigot, ’86, to Connie S. Wolfe on Sept. 7, 1996. Albion alumni in attendance included Andrew Seeger, ’86, Richard Compten, ’86, Hugh Sanchez, ’86, and George and Christy Sanders MacDonald, ’86. Wesley is a 1995 graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. He is in his second year of residency in emergency medicine in Kalamazoo. Connie is a clinical pharmacologist at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Claudia Harootunian, ’87, to Dimitrios “Jim” Karagianis on May 25, 1996.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Laura Cox Brudzinski, ’86, Lisa Kalember-Peverall, ’87, Alessandra Magistrai-Viggiano, ’87, Suzi Rein Coghlan, ’87, Mike Coghlan, ’88, and Jennifer SearlesThomas, ’87. The couple resides in Downers Grove, IL with their son Patrick.

Meher Ali, ’88, to John J. Owens III on Oct. 11, 1996. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Nushin Samaii Wicklander, ’88, Miranda Beebe, ’88, Debra Pielack, ’88, and Ben Redman, ’88. John is a district account representative with Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals and has been for five years. He will receive his M.B.A. from Loyola University in May. Meher continues to work as an admissions officer for the University of Illinois School of Medicine. The couple would love to hear from friends at 1951 N. Cleveland, Unit G, Chicago, IL. Kathryn Walsh, ’88, to Anthony Cady on Oct. 5, 1996, in East Jordan. Albion alumni in attendance included Tracy Ames, ’90, Laurel Doolittle Vuglar, ’88, Elizabeth Moore, ’90, and Mary Beth Hance, ’90. Kathryn is senior managing editor of Soap Opera Weekly magazine. Anthony is a book buyer for Ursus Books, Ltd. The couple resides in

Scott Gutowski, ’95, is in his first year of medical school at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Jennifer Mullis, ’95, is finishing her second year of the doctor of nursing program at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. This summer she will take the NCLEX and will then finish her two years of study to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. Jennifer’s address is 2441 Overlook Rd., #4, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106, 216/932-2406. Her e-mail address is jem5@cwru.edu. ‚ Debby Porter, ’95, is a research analyst with Richland County in Columbia, SC. She and Jorgen Elovsson, ’93, are living in Columbia.

96 ‚ Brian Epstein, ’96, is working as a graduate assistant at Plymouth State University while working toward completing his master of education degree and is serving as the Greek advisor. He is also working as the coordinator for the Center for Community Enhancement, an office within the university that handles all community service programming. Brian resides in Plymouth, NH.

Kathleen Quinn, ’84, and Scott Speidel, Oct. 26, 1996. (left to right) Beth Carry Reed, ’84, John Reed, Mark Gross, ’84, Patty Kendall Gross, ’84, Kathleen Quinn, ’84, Scott Speidel, Martha Griffith Sheetz, ’84, Matt Sheetz, ’82, and Shaun Malila Dekutoski, ’83.

David Marshall, ’90, and Sarah Humphrey, ’93, July 27, 1996.

All in the family The “Albion family” has been well represented at these recent weddings.

Please see the accompanying notes for more details.

Bret Gudme, ’96, was named staff accountant at Cummings, Frohm & Wagley, P.C., in Port Huron. He resides in Wales.

Dan Luciani, ’93, and Heather Lawson, ’94, June 29, 1996. Joining the bride and groom (front row, center) are: (front row, left to right) Jennifer Wagner, ’94, Catherine Carlyle Gibson, ’94, Don Luciani, ’82, Leslie Benser Luciani, ’83, Mandy Lawson, ’00, Connie Krayer, ’94, Rodd Clay, ’93, Raj Singh, ’92, Heather Stamat Stites, ’94, Bob Danforth, ’93, Pat Hoagin, ’93, Chris Lamb, ’93, Greg Clarke, ’94. (back row, left to right) Mark Richardson, ’79, Janet Luciani Richardson, ’80, Julie Busch, ’80, Mark Tithoff, ’93, Nicole Swartzmiller, ’94, Susie Schulz, ’94, Mike Schultz, ’94, Bridget Miller Roose, ’94, Scott Roose, ’94, Jetinder Maan, ’92, Joe Gibson, ’93, Bob Ralls, ’95, Mike Barks, ’93, Beth deBaptiste, ’93, Scott Richardson, ’92, Scott Lilly, ’93, Ginger Weaver Jackowski, ’93, Jeff Jackowski, ’93, Dave Tanay, ’93, Carrie Hamilton Hoagin, ’94, Autumn Mancarrow, ’92, Paul Salamy, ’92, Kelly Latimore Clarke, ’94, Kirstin Huhtala Karoub, ’92.

Abe Leaver, ’96, completed his second year of coaching ninth grade football.

He is in his first year of teaching at Harper Creek High School, where he teaches ninth-grade world studies and eleventh-grade world history.

Kristen Edwards, ’91, and Joseph Moran, July 27, 1996. (left to right) Lisa Bremer Henry, ’93, Robert Henry, ’93, Susan Greiner, ’91, Kristen Edwards Moran, ’91, Leigh Ann Rowley, ’91, and Joseph Rowley, ’94.

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David Marshall, ’90, to Sarah Humphrey, ’93, on July 27, 1996 in St. Johns. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Ellen Crane, ’91, Rob Shurmur, ’92, and Scott MacFarland, ’91. Many other Albion alumni and friends attended. Sarah received her M.Ed. from Loyola University in 1996 and is now the associate student affairs officer for Concordia University/West Suburban College of Nursing in Oak Park, IL. Dave is a sales representative for Physician Sales and Service. The couple resides in Oak Park, IL. Kristen Edwards, ’91, to Joseph D. Moran on July 27, 1996. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Leigh Ann Rowley, ’91, and Susan L. Greiner, ’91. Other Albion alumni in attendance were Robert and Lisa Bremer Henry, ’93, and Joseph Rowley, ’94. Joe is a graduate of Marquette University and received his M.A. from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The couple resides in Arlington Heights, IL. Kristin Trapp, ’91, to David T. Patrick in August 1996. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Stacie Schmidt, ’91, Bill, ’92, and Lorraine Perez Cook, ’91, Kurt, ’90, and Kathi Goike Poindexter, ’91, and Jennifer Fenton, ’91. Kristin is a physician’s assistant at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. David is employed by Ford Motor Co. as an engineer. The couple resides in Dearborn. ‚ Nancy L. Wilt, ’91, to Kevin P. Slupski on June 1, 1996 in Bloomington, IN. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Lynn Suitlas, ’91, and Kristen Neller, ’90. Nancy is a self- employed CPA in Los Angeles. She would love to hear from friends. Their address is 1727 Carver St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278, 310/379-7733.

Lisa Beebe, ’92, to Dan Machesky on Jan. 13, 1996. The couple resides at 812 Chapin, Birmingham 48009. Lisa’s email address is paradis@rust.ent. She would love to hear from everyone.

Lisa Burns, ’92, to William Johnson on Oct. 25, 1996 in Battle Creek. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Ann Stacey, ’90. Albion Britons in attendance included Susan Lang Higgins, ’92, Vickey Garcia Snyder, ’89, Karl Schmitz, ’91, Amy Ott Bushey, ’91, and Debbie Parsons, ’91.

Lisa works as the corporate secretary and treasurer for A.L.F. Insurance Agency, Inc. Bill serves as a manager at Ground Round, Inc. They couple resides in Jackson.

Melissa A. Campbell, ’92, to Charles Christ on Sept. 28, 1996 in Dearborn.

Albion alumni in attendance included Melisa DeWit, ’91, Elizabeth Coke Haller, ’92, Sean, ’91, and Christy James McKenna, ’92, Angie Brightwell, ’92, and Sarah Murray.

Melissa serves as director and lead teacher for Kids Space After School Program. Charles is the vice president of Meurer Bakens of Milwaukee. The couple’s new address is 624 E. Beaumont, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.

‚ Benjamin Gillham, ’92, to Jill Spetoskey, ’94, on June 22, 1996 in Grand Rapids. Jill received her M.A. in public policy from the University of Michigan. Ben completed his M.F.A. in graphic design at Michigan State University. He is serving as an assistant professor of art/design at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The couple would like to hear from any and all friends from the Albion community.

Their new address is 459 Lackey Rd., F1, Martin, TN 38237. His e-mail address is bgillham@utm.edu.

Andrew J. Grile, ’92, to Lisa J. Nelson, ’92, on Nov. 9, 1996, in Stevensville.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Brenda Grile, ’93, Allen Grile, ’95, Tom Nelson, ’89, and Amanda Osborne, ’92. Other Albion alumni in attendance included Scott, ’86, and Michelle O’Mara Nelson, ’87; Paul and Becky McBrayer Scarcello, ’92; Nancy Margherio, ’92; Greg, ’92, and Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93; Robin Gearhart, ’96, Mike Sequite, ’75, and Heidi Cushman, ’97. Andy is the internal audit manager for NationalStandard Co. in Niles. Lisa is a personal banker for Shoreline Bank in Niles. Lisa and Andy would love to hear from friends. Their e-mail address is andygrile@qtm.net. They can also be reached at 2700 Lakeshore Drive #102, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Kristin Huhtala, ’92, to Jeffrey C. Karoub on July 27, 1996 in Port Huron.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included John C. Huhtala, Sr., ’64, Karen Kreitzer Huhtala, ’65, Lesley Davis, ’92, Andrea Ondracek, ’92, and Meredith Mitchell Gornto, ’90. Other Albion alumni in attendance included Donna Mikolowski Buscher, ’91, Jennifer DeMoss VanderPloeg, ’92, Jason, ’92, and Sarah Johnson Davis, ’92, Linda Butch Boris, ’93, Shelley White-Thomas, ’93, Dan, ’93, and Heather Lawson Luciani, ’94, Greg Clarke, ’94, and Kelly Latimore, ’95.

Kristin is working toward an M.B.A. in marketing at Michigan State University and will graduate in May 1998. Jeff, a 1992 graduate of Michigan State University, is a business reporter at the Flint Journal. The couple’s new address is 7762 E. M-71, Durand, MI 48429.

Their e-mail address is caribou@tir.com.

Erika A. Scott, ’92, to Brandon Shultz on Sept. 21, 1996 in Bloomfield Hills.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Ellen Crane Freigang, ’92, John Leo, ’92, and Anne Duffey-Leo, ’92. The couple resides in Denver, CO. Linda J. Butch, ’93, to Nathan Boris on May 25, 1996 in Gladstone. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Bobbie Stumpf Harris, ’93. Other Albion alumni in attendance included Jennifer Lindsay, ’93, Sandy Merriweather, ’93, Sonia Singh, ’93, Shelley White-Thomas, ’93, and Michael Kelly, ’64. The couple is living at 1418 Miami Circle, Little Chute, WI 54140.

Caroline “Carrie” Ducharme, ’93, to Matthew Engelbert on June 15, 1996.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Sarah Ducharme, ’93. Other Britons in attendance included Dave Diegel, ’93, Shelly Diehr, ’92, Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93, Suzanne Rutter

Everett, ’92, Judy Gabbett, ’93, Christine Hysell Heron, ’92, Jeff Iseman, ’92, Stephen Mattichak, ’93, Jeff Snyder, ’93 and Greg Westfall, ’92. Both are in their final year at the Wayne State University Law School.

Carrie plans to teach law in high school.

The couple resides in Ann Arbor.

Sarah Ducharme, ’93, to Eric Meerschaert on Aug. 17, 1996. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Caroline Ducharme Engelbert, ’93, and Jill Douglas Olshefske, ’92. Other Britons in attendance included Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93, Judy Gabbett, ’93, Jeff Iseman, ’92, Shelly Diehr, ’92, and Greg Westfall, ’92. Sarah will graduate from the Wayne State University Medical School in May 1997 and is planning to be a general surgeon. Eric is preparing to enter law school. The couple resides in Keego Harbor.

Jennifer Holdread, ’93, to David King on Oct. 5, 1996, in Columbus, IN. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Shelley White-Thomas, ’93.

Several other Albion alumni were in attendance. Jennifer works as a children’s case manager for family support services at Quince Behavioral Health Systems. David is a mechanical engineer and shop supervisor at Cummins Engine Company. The couple resides at 970 Norwood Ct., Columbus, IN 47203.

Jennifer “Ginger” Weaver, ’93, to Jeff Jaskolski, ’93, on Sept. 21, 1996, in Wayne. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Dana Teague, ’93, Jim Gallagher, ’93, and Jeff Hines, ’93.

Many other Albion alumni were in attendance. They couple resides in Canton.

Kurt J. Linn, ’93, to Jami A. Bond, ’95, on Oct. 26, 1996 in Midland.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Jennifer Rancilio, ’95, Megan Royle, ’95, Tamara Hickey, ’94, Dana Teague, ’93, Gary Parker, ’93, Bryan Barnard, ’93, and Craig Linn, ’87.

Several other Albion alumni were in attendance. Jami is currently employed with EDS in Troy as a business analyst.

Kurt is employed with Aerotek, Inc., in Livonia as a contracts manager. The couple lives in Southfield.

Dan Luciani, ’93, to Heather Lawson, ’94, on June 29, 1996 in Brooklyn, MI. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Mark, ’79, and Janet LucianiRichardson, ’80, Nicole Swartzmiller, ’94, Scott Lilly, ’93, Don Luciani, ’82, Mandy Lawson, ’00, Connie Krayer, ’94, Rodd Clay, ’93, and Bob Danforth, ’93. Many Albion alumni were in attendance. The couple now resides in Marshall.

Scott Roose, ’94, to Bridget Miller, ’94, on Nov. 30, 1996 in Stevensville.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Rachel Miller, ’93, Radhika Khullar, ’93, Jennifer Wagner, ’94, Catherine Carlyle Gibson, ’94, Benjamin Hunting, ’94, Kevin Cermak, ’94, Matthew Dopp, ’94, and James Moeller, ’94. Many other Albion alumni were in attendance. Scott is an investment banking officer with ABN Amro Securities, Inc., in Chicago.

Bridget is a fifth grade teacher at Coloma Middle School. The couple resides in Chicago.

Rex S. Thornburgh, ’94, to Tia King, ’96, on July 13, 1996. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Jim Perry, ’94, Dan Stephenson, ’94, Amy Honecker, ’96, and Amy Harp, ’96.

The couple resides in Jackson.

Kelly R. Darnell, ’95, to William C. Boyd on June 22, 1996 in Northville.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Sara Kapp, ’95, and Nicole DuPraw, ’95. Several other Albion alumni were in attendance. Kelly is a health and physical education teacher at Farmington High School. Bill is a history teacher at Plymouth-Salem High School. The couple lives in Redford.

Christine Kaufman, ’95, to Paul Schoendorff on Nov. 23, 1996, in Flint.

Albion alumni in attendance included, Shari Ezzell, ’95, Julie Samu, ’95, Jay Kocan, ’95, Jen Larimer, ’95, Kerry Crowley, ’95, Tanya Lynch Aho, ’95, Jen Bowers, ’96, Julie Pietrzen, ’96, and Elizabeth Roller Kocan, ’96.

Christine is teaching elementary music in the Howell school district. The couple resides in Grand Blanc.

Joshua Lippert, ’95, to Michelle Hayward on Oct. 5, 1996, in Alma.

Albion alumni in the wedding party included Jason Teague, ’96, Kurt Crosby, ’96, and Kirsten Bee, ’96.

Other Britons in attendance included Scott Pasternak, ’95, Andrew Smith, ’95, Mike Kwietniewski, ’95, Jim Larson, ’96, Matt Verhey, ’96, Josh Merchant, ’96, Megan Bury, ’96, Chris Barnett, ’97, Andy Newton, ’96, David Mancini, ’98, Frank Fear, ’95, Janea Koerber, ’95, and Gary Rifenberg, ’66. The couple resides in Alma.

Charles P. Rogers, ’95, to Lisa M. Lotter, ’95, on July 20, 1996, in LaPorte, IN. Albion alumni in attendance included Adam Chittle, ’95, Sunit Deora, ’95, Ben Bancroft, ’95, Rick Harney, ’95, Dave Reynolds, ’95, Pete Bullach, ’95, Amanda Albright, ’96, Zack Rusk, ’95, Scott Gutowski, ’95, Brad Westfall, ’97, Matt Courser, ’96, and Karen McBarnes, ’98. The couple resides in South Bend, IN.

Faculty and friends Drew Dunham, Albion’s acting director of campus programs and organizations, and Jake Weber, communications assistant, are the proud parents of Miya Katherine Weber Dunham, born January 19, 1997. She joins sister Hanae, 3.

Baby Britons Bridget Merrill on July 12, 1996 to Kevin and Nancy Pulte Rickard, ’79.

She would love to hear from old classmates if they’re ever in south Florida. The family resides in Boca Raton.

Patrick Dorman on Oct. 23, 1996 to Cathie and Chris Wigent, ’79. Chris is the superintendent of Olivet Community Schools. Cathie is a teacher at Marshall High School. They live in Olivet. ‚ Rachel Carolyn on April 11, 1996 to Joanne and Ronald C. Barry, M.D., ’80. She joins sister Renee, 5, and brother Jonathan, 3, at home in Saginaw.

Jacob Frederic on Aug. 17, 1996 to Sarah R. Burt, ’80, and her husband.

Proud relatives include uncle, John F. Burt, ’83. The family resides in Denver, CO. Lindsay McCrea on Aug. 20, 1996 to Andrew and Deb Mero Morse, ’80.

She joins Nicole, 3. Deb is employed as director of marketing services at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Andrew is an “at home dad” and owner of his own business, McCrea Controls, Inc. They live in Berkley. ‚ Samantha Claire on July 24, 1996 to Shannon and Gregory Hampton, ’81.

She joins sister Elizabeth. Greg was recently promoted to director of marketing in the wide area transport division of Network General Corp. in Menlo Park, CA. The family resides in Half Moon Bay, CA. Evan Douglas on Aug. 5, 1996 to Doug and Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, ’82. He joins sister Jessica and brother Benjamin. The family resides in Muskegon.

Andrew Kent on Nov. 18, 1996 to Peter, ’82, and Beth Ely Dever, ’83. He joins his siblings Katie, Kent and Lauren. The family can be reached at 1905 Wisconsin Avenue, Redding, CA 96001, 916/2464007.

Cameron Rourke on Nov. 16, 1996 to Veronica and Michael D. Grover, ’82.

He joins brothers Patrick, 6; Ryan, 5; and Christopher, 2. The family has been living in London for the past three years.

Michael is employed by Cargill Financial Markets trading European foreign exchange. They will be moving back to Minneapolis, MN in July where Michael will manage the U.S. Treasury operations for Cargill.

James “Jay” R. Lancaster III on Dec. 6, 1996 to Elise and Jim Lancaster, ’82.

They live in Dewitt.

Samuel Alden on Dec. 1, 1996 to Andrew and Amy Lincoln Wiseman, ’82. He joins Jacob, 7; Sarah, 4, and Mara, 2. The family resides in Roswell, GA. Matthew Thomas on Oct. 14, 1996, to Douglas and Teresa Conley Brown, both ’83. He joins brother Robert, 5, and sister Abigail, 2. Proud relatives include aunt, Tamara Conley McLaughlin, ’82. The Browns reside in Grosse Pointe.

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Simone Margaret on Dec. 10, 1996 to Laura and Rodney C. Howard, ’83.

She joins Sarah, 9, Zachary, 8, Katie, 5, Caroline, 3, and Rachel, 1. The family resides in Berkley, CA. Elizabeth “Bess” Jeanette on April 16, 1996 to Eric and Connie Kuhn Pelton, ’83. She joins brother Wally at home in Lathrup Village. Proud relatives include grandparents, Richard, ’52, and Sally Scupholm Kuhn, ’54.

Lindsay Anne on April 22, 1996 to Patrick and Ginny Sullivan Van Blaricom, ’83. She joins brother Justin, 2. Proud relatives include aunts and uncles, Andy and Jennifer Sullivan Youngs, ’87, and Mark and Cindy Frable Sullivan, ’82. The family resides in Naperville, IL. ‚ Ann Grace on Nov. 27, 1996 to Ray Blessman, ’84, and Pam Shewchuck.

They live in Royal Oak. Madeline Nicole on March 8, 1996 to Todd and Anne Brubaker-Stagner, ’84.

Proud relatives include great-grandfather, Herbert Brubaker, ’33; grandmother, Ellen Brubaker, ’59; aunt, Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, ’82; and uncle, Daniel Brubaker, ’86. The family resides in Battle Creek where Anne serves as a teacher.

Colin Montgomery on May 31, 1996 to Mark and Chris Baier Corson, ’84. He joins sister Abigayle Christine, 3. The Corsons live in Spring, TX.

product engineering manager at GE Medical Systems. Pat is the manager of facility automation at United Health.

The family resides in Milwaukee, WI.

Graham Robert on Nov. 9, 1996 to Karen and Robert D. Eger, ’84. They live in Grosse Pointe.

Taylor Anne on Nov. 30, 1996 to Jeff and Shawn Basso Monro, ’84. Proud relatives include aunt, Jennifer Basso Blank, ’90. Shawn is a nutrition therapist in private practice. Jeff is a territory manager for Walker Manufacturing. The Monro family resides in Clarkston.

Alexander James on Oct. 22, 1996 to John and Carole Sewell Harding, both ’84. He joins older brother Andrew, 4.

The family resides in Auburn Hills.

Samuel Wade on July 30, 1996 to Jack and Wendy Lombardi Kohlhepp, ’84.

He joins older brother John, 4, at home in Bellbrook, OH. Natalie Anne on Sept. 25, 1996 to J. Dean and Maureen Donohue Krauss, ’84. She joins older brother John William, 1. Proud relatives include aunt, Tracy Donohue, ’86. Maureen continues to work part-time as the coordinator of alumni relations and development for the University of Illinois, Department of General Engineering. The family lives in Champaign, IL. Justin Thomas on July 11, 1996 to Tom, ’84, and Pat Reed Leeds, ’86. Justin joins sister Courtney, 3. Her proud aunts include Kathy Reed Beshai, ’89, Linda Leeds Zonnenberg, ’82, and Laurie Leeds Grimes, ’80. Tom is a new

Allison Elizabeth on June 23, 1996 to Tom, ’84, and Amy Frakes Shimmel, ’85. She joins older brother Tommy, 2.

Amy is currently on child-care leave from teaching. She recently received her M.A. from Wayne State University.

Tom continues to practice law with the Kitch firm in Detroit. The family resides in Grosse Pointe Farms. ‚ Alexandra Jane on Sept. 29, 1996 to David, ’85, and Tanya Troske Shores, ’84. She joins brothers Paul, 6, and Michael, 4. Proud relatives include uncle and aunt, Gregory and Tracy Troske Bego, both ’85. David is a staff anesthesiologist at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, GA. Tanya is “domestic commander at 1010 Cumberland Dr., Evans, GA 30809.”

Their e-mail address is dgs1010 @aol.com.

GREAT BRITONS When Albion anthropology professor Elizabeth Brumfiel talks to her students about Aztec civilization, she speaks with the voice of authority. Over the past 20 years, she has conducted archaeological excavations in Mexico that have given her firsthand insights into Aztec power structures, social stratification and gender roles. Her pioneering research has been chronicled in three leading textbooks as well as three books of her own, and this May, she will present the David Clarke Memorial Lecture in Archaeology at Cambridge University. Designation as Albion’s John S. Ludington Trustees’ Professor has supported her work by providing funds for travel, scholarly materials and for a laptop computer for recording data in the field. This summer she will begin a new excavation in Mexico, accompanied by three Albion student assistants, also funded through the endowed professorship.

“The Ludington Professorship has enabled me to J. SHERETZ PHOTO begin this new phase of research promptly, without the delay of seeking outside funds. This is important because much of the ancient site is threatened by new construction in the town. This summer, we can recover information that would otherwise be lost forever.”

Through the Campaign for the Generations, Albion College will fund a total of seven endowed professorships. Drives are currently underway to create professorships in memory of two legendary Albion faculty members: historian Julian S. Rammelkamp and economist E. Maynard Aris, ’37.

For more information on how you can assist in these efforts, please contact Ben E. Hancock, Jr., at 517/629-0242.

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Nicholas Cameron on July 15, 1996 to Matt and Colleen Treml-Daly, ’84. He joins sister Kaitlin, 5, and brother Peter, 3. The family resides in University Heights, OH. Kaitlyn Marie to Deanna Behring, ’85, and Andrew Warner. Deanna is on three months maternity leave from her job at the White House and welcomes adult conversation and company! The family lives in Falls Church, VA.

‚ Meghan Isabelle on Jan. 8, 1997 to Kevin, ’87, and Karis Domanski Ray, ’88. Karis is a project chemist for Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook, IL. Kevin is a casualty underwriting specialist for Kemper Insurance Co. in Long Grove, IL. The family resides in Arlington Heights, IL. Jeslyn Patrice on Oct. 19, 1996 to Jim and Karen Borninski Revenaugh, ’87.

They live in Troy.

Justin Lukas on July 11, 1996 to Roger “Chip” and Mary Zbikowski Burgess, ’85. He joins older brother Travis, 2.

Proud relatives include his aunts, Karen Zbikowski Zarins, ’80, and Cindy Zbikowski Helms, ’81. The family resides in South Lyon.

Andrew Michael and Benjamin Scott on Sept. 8, 1996 to Mike, ’87, and Nancy Rupp Zamiara, ’88. They join older brothers Jeffrey, 4, and Connor, 2.

Proud godparents are Scott Shafer, ’87, and Trish Joss, ’87. The family resides in Grand Rapids.

‚ Alexis Reyna on Oct. 8, 1996 to Bruce and Kristy Kavooras Handler, ’85.

They live in Arlington Heights, IL.

Ian Carl on May 9, 1996 to Mark and Lauryn Miller Eriksen, ’88. He joins sister Emma, 1. They live in Birmingham.

Burns Boundy Dady on Sept. 18, 1996 to Bob, ’85, and Ami Dady Hotchkiss, ’87. He joins brothers Parker, 9, and Maxwell, 2. The family resides in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Christian Alexander on May 28, 1996 to Scot and Sherri Hope Katz Pirie, ’85.

He joins step- brother Andrew, 5. Sherri is the controller and CPA for Snow Machines, Inc. The family resides in Midland.

Andrew William on June 30, 1996 to Jim and Barb Benedetto Stamm, ’85.

Proud relatives include Dave Benedetto, ’81, and Bill Benedetto, ’87. The family resides in East Lansing.

Kayla Ann on Feb. 26, 1996 to Sharlene and Daniel Schulte, ’86. Daniel is an attorney with Kerr, Russell and Weber, P.L.C. The family resides in Rochester Hills.

Samuel and Jonathon on Aug. 15, 1996 to Sarah Borns-Mancini, ’87, and Richard Mancini. They join older brother Nicholas. The Mancini family resides in Kalamazoo.

Andrew David on June 25, 1996 to David Kistler, ’87, and Martha Flint, ’88. He joins sister Sarah, 4, and brother Stephen, 2. Proud relatives include grandfather, Fred L. Kistler, ’53. The Kistlers live in Troy.

Julia Delavan on June 6, 1996 to Jeff and Kathy Delavan Plomer, ’87. Kathy works as a health educator/program manager at the AMC Cancer Research Center in Denver, CO. Peter Kenneth on Nov. 26, 1996 to Mark and Susan Rancilio-Beck, ’87. Proud relatives include aunt, Jennifer Rancilio, ’95. Susan is an attorney with the law firm of O’Reilly, Rancilio, Nitz, Andrews and Turnbull, P.C., of Sterling Heights. Her practice concentrates primarily on commercial litigation.

Mark is an investment portfolio manager with Comerica Bank. The Becks reside in Harper Woods.

Katherine “Katie” Joan on Aug. 16, 1996 to Christina and Kevin Randall, ’87. She joins sisters Erin, 5, and Allison, 3. The family lives in Wyoming, MI.

Scott Edward II on Oct. 23, 1996 to Scott and Catherine Szliter Lusader, ’88. He joins older sister Alexa, 3. The family resides in Oakland Township.

Samuel Whitworth on Sept. 28, 1996 to Sean and Catherine Gronski McLellan, ’88. The family resides in Dallas, TX. Matthew Christopher on Sept. 24, 1996 to Christopher and Bridgette Klym Murray, ’88. He joins big sister Bailey.

The family resides in East Lansing.

Rachel Elisabeth on Sept. 23, 1996 to Grant and Lisa English Murray, ’88.

The Murrays reside in Bloomfield Hills, 810/332-4185. ‚ Rebecca Ann on Nov. 23, 1996 to Jerry, ’88, and Kim Lightheart Yaklic, ’89. She joins sister Mary Ellen, 1. The family moved this summer to Huber Heights, OH where Jerry is working as an obstetrician/gynecologist at WrightPatterson Air Force base and as a faculty member at Wright State University.

Kim remains busy at home as a full-time mom. They would love to hear from old classmates and friends. Their new address is 5980 Fox Trace Court, Huber Heights, OH 45424, 937/236-3598.

David Robert on May 31, 1996 to Tom and Cindy Cilimburg-Medema, ’89.

David was born in Tacoma, WA. The family recently moved back to the Cleveland area and are residing in Streetsboro, OH. Dylan Alexander on Oct. 1, 1996 to Harold, ’89, and Heather Bedell Colby, ’91. The family resides in Aurora, IL. Nicholas Peter on July 24, 1996 to Peter and Susan Sackrison DeMaris, ’89.

Peter is an account manager with The Hamilton Group. Susan is a partner at the law firm of Cross Wrock, P.C. The family lives in Huntington Woods.

Callum Alexander on Oct. 30, 1996 to Elizabeth Donovan, ’89, and Gene Pombier. Elizabeth is currently employed as an R.N. at the University of Michigan Hospital. They live in Wayne.

Gage Coburn on July 6, 1996 to Jill and Charles “Chuck” Drier, ’89. Chuck was recently promoted to marketing representative of the southeastern St. Paul territory with Auto Owners Insurance Co. The family resides in Maplewood, MN.

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Hannah Grace on July 19, 1996 to Cheryl Newman-Lau, ’89. She joins sister Emily, 2. Cheryl is now working as a physician assistant for the division of cardiology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. The family resides in Ann Arbor.

Savannah Marie on Sept. 5, 1996 to Gary and Rene Wesserling Nota, ’89.

The family lives in Sterling Heights. ‚ Samuel Fraser on Sept. 13, 1996 to Matthew Ahearn, ’90, and Amanda Dozeman-Ahearn, ’91. They live in Holland, MI. Emily Elizabeth on Dec. 31, 1996 to Chris, ’91, and Elena Vasiu Bond, ’93.

The family lives in Kentwood.

Taylor Marie on March 28, 1996 to Chris, ’91, and Jill Rifenberg Katsaros, ’93. Proud relatives include grandparents, Gary, ’66, and Judy Stafford Rifenberg, ’67, and uncle and aunt, Jason, ’89, and Joy Rifenberg Scott, ’90. The family resides in Three Rivers.

Lauren Elizabeth on July 19, 1996 to Todd, ’92, and Elizabeth Keen Barr, ’93. The couple was married on Oct. 9, 1993. They reside in St. Clair Shores.

Caitlin Maureen on Nov. 29, 1996 to Scott and Gina Foghino Puhalski, ’93.

The family resides in Kalamazoo.

Obituaries Etta Wright Robillard Sessions, ’12, on Oct. 8, 1996, in Coldwater. She taught art in Pentwater, Reed City and Lindsburg, KS. She is survived by a son, one daughter, one step-daughter, four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Ralph G. Phelps, ’21, on July 5, 1996 in Punta Gorda, FL. Florence Taylor Spanenberg, ’25, on Nov. 10, 1996 in Willoughby, OH. She was a life member of Alpha Xi Delta and served as a medical transcriptionist at various Cleveland hospitals. She is survived by one son, two daughters including Margaret Spanenberg Teetz, ’64, nine grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Dorothy Diebolt Livingston, ’27, on Oct. 15, 1996, in Shelby. She was the bookkeeper for her husband’s pharmacy, Livingston Drug Store. She was a member of the Shelby Congregational Church, the Literary Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by two sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Beryl Marker Kilian, ’28, on Nov. 4, 1996, in Frankfort. She served as a teacher in the Frankfort School system.

She was a 51-year member of the PEO and was a member of Crystal Downs and the Literary Study Club. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Kilian McKee, ’52, two sons, seven grandchildren including Lisa McKee Wagner, ’84, and four great-grandchildren.

Leon W. Manning, ’29, on Oct. 14, 1996 in Clearwater, FL. The recipient of a B.D. in 1934 from Garrett Biblical

Institute at Northwestern University, he was a retired minister of the West Michigan Conference. He served as vice president of the Board of Trustees of the Bay View Assembly and was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jerrett Manning, ’28, a daughter, Phyllis Manning Kessler, ’53, and a son, Lawrence Manning, ’59.

CORRECTION: Doris Ritter Hembdt, ’30, on June 24, 1996. She lived in Longmeadow, MA and was a teacher in Agwam, MA for 25 years.

She is survived by one son.

Stella Oderkirk Rix, ’30, on Feb. 23, 1996, in Portage. She was employed by the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She is survived by a son, William A. Rix, ’72, and one sister, Clara Oderkirk Stockton, ’31.

Clarice Winfield Birdsall, ’31, on Nov. 21, 1996 in Ann Arbor. She was an associate with Johnstone and Johnstone Real Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms for 35 years. She was an active member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and the Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, one sister, one brother, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Nola Gillette Lumbert, ’35, on Dec. 7, 1996 in St. Johns. She served as a teacher in the Grand Ledge, DeWitt and St. Johns school districts prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the St. Johns Morning Musicale, the First United Methodist Church and the Conference Board of Global Ministries.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford Lumbert, ’40, her daughter, Lorinda Lumbert Stevens, ’72, one son, and two grandchildren.

Charles M. Greene, ’37, on May 6, 1996. A resident of Lady Lake, FL, he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Betty Fitness Greene, ’38.

Irvine L.H. Kerrison, ’38, on Dec. 30, 1996 in Edison, NJ. He was a professor emeritus of management and labor relations at Rutgers University since 1981. He earned an M.S. from Wayne State University in 1941 and Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1951. He was a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators, the American Arbitrators Association and the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and two grandchildren.

May Lumsden Richardson, ’38, on Oct. 26, 1996, in Cheboygan. She is survived by her son, James M. Richardson, ’64; a daughter, M. Sherry Richardson Stefanes, ’65; five grandchildren; and three sisters.

Gilbert A. Stevens, ’39, in St. Petersburg, FL. Prior to his retirement, he served as the plant manager for Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA. He was a life member of Delta Tau Delta and served as an ambassador and participant in the Good Life Senior Games. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one sister.

James W. Wright, ’39, on Dec. 30, 1996 in Keene, NH. The recipient of a B.Div. from Yale University in 1942, he retired in 1982 after serving 40 years as a Methodist minister. He served as a trustee of Albion College. He is survived by his wife, two sons including Peter T. Wright, ’71, and two sisters.

Marian Yinger Copenhaver, ’40, on Oct. 1, 1995 in Bronxville, NY. She studied religious education at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary and was actively involved in the Bronxville Reformed Church where her late husband had been senior minister. She is survived by three children.

Catherine Curtis Derr, ’41, on Oct. 16, 1996, in Rochester Hills. She was a 1941 graduate of the Flora Stone Mather College at Western Reserve University.

She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, the League of Women Voters, the Pleasant Ridge Garden Club and the Central Methodist Church in Detroit. She was also very active in the American Field Service and Youth for Understanding student exchange programs. She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren and her sister, Helen Curtis Hunter, ’43.

Ruth Bright Ross, ’42, on Dec. 15, 1996, in Columbus, NC. She is survived by her husband, four children, nine grandchildren and her sister, Catharine Bright Ayers, ’45.

Jack C. Souder, ’44, on July 6, 1996.

A resident of West Bloomfield, Jack retired from Michigan Bell Telephone in 1983 after 37 years of employment. He is survived by his wife, Mary Wesley Souder, ’48, two daughters, one son and five grandchildren.

Robert V. Holm, ’50, on Aug. 25, 1996 in Springfield, MO. He is survived by his wife.

William W. Johnson, ’50, on Aug. 18, 1996. He retired in 1985 after 30 years of employment with NRM Corp. A resident of Uniontown, OH, he was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church and the Disabled American Veterans Stadleman Post. He is survived by his wife, Lucretia Spratt Johnson, ’49, three sons, two daughters, six grandchildren and two sisters.

Arthur C. Scott, ’51, on Nov. 4, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. He worked as a pharmaceutical representative for the Ciba-Geigy Corporation.

Samuel I. Neiberg, ’56, on Dec. 17, 1996, in Calabasas, CA. He spent the last 36 years working as an attorney in the corporate world. He was a member of the California and Illinois Bar Associations. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Henry W. Hartson, ’59, on Oct. 20, 1996.

W. Richard Neller, ’59, on Dec. 12, 1996, in Okemos. He received his B.S. from Michigan State University. He worked for Walter Neller Co. Surviving are his wife, two children, his mother and two sisters.

Frederick H. Martin, ’65, on Dec. 28, 1996, in Saginaw Township. He received his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 1968 and was a lawyer at the firm of Martin and Martin. He is survived by his wife; his father, Walter Martin, ’37; three sisters including, Jacqueline K. Hoppe, ’66; and two brothers including, Walter Martin, Jr., ’70.

Andrew W. Seed, Jr., ’69, on Dec. 4, 1996 in Lebanon, OH. He was the owner of Generation IV Consulting Group. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, a granddaughter and two brothers.

Mary Jo Juip Webb, ’80, on Dec. 2, 1996 in Royal Oak. She was an active member of the St. Dennis Catholic Church and was very involved with its school. She is survived by her husband, David Webb, ’80, and three children.

Daniel Z. Douthat, ’82, on Nov. 6, 1996 in Ypsilanti. He received his master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Douglas L. Douthat, ’86; and two sisters.

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