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

I O

T R I U M P H E

Our window on America “The City of Albion provides a window on America, replicating many national and regional historical trends,” writes Albion College history professor Wesley Dick. “Albion has been referred to as a ‘Little Detroit’ because of its reliance on heavy industry and its diverse ethnic and racial population. At the same time, because Albion is a small town, it offers a personal, human-scale look at trends and forces in American life. Exploring Albion has the potential for putting a human face on the American experience.” In this issue of Io Triumphe, we continue to “explore Albion,” for what it can teach us about America, past, present and future. You will hear about the

singular experiences of two alumni who grew up in Albion’s African-American community as the civil rights era dawned and how those experiences shaped their world view and aspirations. And you will learn about the extraordinary give-and-take that is occurring today between the campus and the community, inspired and cultivated by local residents and College faculty, staff and students. We believe that both the College and the community are nourished and strengthened by this interaction. “Albion” is not just our mailing address; it is indeed the place we call home.

I O

T R I U M P H E

Hometown heroes D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Dan Boggan, ’67 By Jan Corey Arnett, ’74 Life is about relationships and connections, says Albion native Dan Boggan, ’67. Like the DNA patterns that give us our individuality, a unique network of people, events, opportunities and experiences have defined his life. It is a network, he says, that encouraged him to live and work on a broader stage and to make society better, especially with regard to racial equality. Boggan is the third child of nine in a family that grew up on the west side of Albion at a time when the unwritten racial rules were as offensive as the sooty foundry air. As he moved from a segregated to an integrated school in the third grade, a series of teachers and others inspired him to achieve. June Luke Dempsey, ’54, was the elementary teacher who introduced him to the wonder of the Albion Public Library. Others also pushed him to excel academically, including Don Reiman who was one of the first people to tell him he was college material. Basketball coach and algebra teacher Don Ashdown had Boggan, who had “aced” an exam, show the entire class how to work algebra problems. “That gave me a lot of confidence,” Boggan recalls. In recent months he has spoken with another early teacher, Mildred Biggs, who remembers him with fondness despite the passage of more than 40 years. The Boggan family attended Macedonia Baptist Church where the minister, Reginald Davis, and his wife were instrumental in teaching moral values to their young congregants. A central part of Boggan’s life then and now, are Jess Womack, ’65, and his family, who lived on the same block. “The Womacks are my second family,” he says. (See accompanying story.) As one of the few black students on the Albion College campus during the 1960s, Boggan recalls wanting to be an engineer, but then discovering that he was compelled more by the social issues of the day. “I spent three years as president of the Michigan youth and college chapters of the NAACP,” he says, a position that thrust him into the role of organizer, recruiter, fundraiser and negotiator. “I was involved in demonstrations and in understanding the issues and recalcitrance of people who did not want to provide equal rights to African Americans. That grounded me in policy work.” The 130-member Albion youth chapter, under Boggan’s leadership, was second in size only to Detroit’s 600-member chapter. “I drafted a revised constitution [for the statewide youth chapter], presented it to the adult NAACP, and it was approved. We had given ourselves more autonomy, but also more accountability as youth,” he explains. That proven leadership took Boggan and 40 other young people to national conventions in Washington, D.C. in 1964 and to Denver in 1965. The Michigan chapter was recognized in 1965 as the best in the nation with Boggan receiving the NAACP National Youth Conference Award. Role models abounded in the community and on campus throughout Boggan’s Albion College years.

Caught up in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Albion native Dan Boggan, ’67, headed Michigan’s NAACP college chapter while he was an Albion College student. He later went on to top administrative posts in city and county government on both coasts and at the University of California, Berkeley. He recently retired as chief operating officer of the NCAA. Local resident Florence Brewer, advisor to the youth chapter of the NAACP, was influential as were Tillman and Floyd Cornelius, both respected leaders in the black community. Among his professors, Elsie Munro, ’26, (English), Julian Rammelkamp (history), Jack Crump (chemistry), and John Cheek (religion) impressed him with their knowledge of their subject and commitment to students. Cheek, he says, “made you learn to think about our obligation to one another from a religious perspective.” “Albion College is small enough,” Boggan points out, “that professors pay personal attention to you.” He is pensive, then adds, “The thing that struck me was the quality of the faculty and their ability to make students think broadly. How do you wrap your arms around society and its values? How do you search for truth?” Even so, there was a time when his passion for racial equality was so intense that he thought about dropping out of college and devoting his energies to voter education as the Voting Rights Act of 1965 opened the door for blacks to participate more fully in the democratic process. “Advocating for civil rights and correcting the flaw in the American cloth shaped my view of the world. You are affected by that if you believe in justice for all,” he maintains. But the bar had been set high by an older sister, Emma, who had graduated from Albion College in 1964, and a younger brother, Willie, who was to become a Rhodes Scholar. And his parents exerted their influence. “My dad and mom both talked about

the need to get an education. They believed that education and knowledge were valuable commodities.” Dan Boggan knew he needed to finish college if he was to make a long-lasting contribution to society. After graduating in 1967 he remained in Albion where he spent two years as a clinical supervisor with Starr Commonwealth’s residential treatment program for troubled teens. Relationships and skills he had honed through his work at Starr and his involvement in the NAACP led him to be tapped first as assistant to the city manager and then as assistant city manager in Jackson, just 20 miles from Albion. There, his first duty was to resolve a hostile situation between African Americans and the city power structure. Key figures in the Jackson NAACP at the time trusted him to see the process through, as indeed he did. Some racial tensions have eased, others have not over the years since Boggan entered the workforce and steadily progressed to become chief operating officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, working for none other than Cedric Dempsey, ’54, husband of June Dempsey, his former elementary school teacher. As he thinks about the course of race relations over the past four decades, Boggan believes that progress can be achieved only with a respect for self and others, regardless of our differences, a willingness to reach out to those in need, and a determination to work for social justice. And he still heeds the lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi, who decried violence because it begets violence. (continued on p. 8)

I O

T R I U M P H E

Hometown heroes D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

After graduating from Albion College, Jess Womack, ’65, left his home community to serve in the Peace Corps and with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He then earned a law degree at the University of Michigan and for the next three decades was an attorney with Ford Motor Co. and the ARCO Chemical Co. He is currently associate general counsel for the Los Angeles Unified School District in California.

Jess Womack, ’65 By Jan Corey Arnett, ’74 For Jess Womack, ’65, moving to the North from the South in July 1954 meant entering a world that was “mythical and magical” for a 10-year-old. Several months earlier Womack’s father had left behind a job in an Alabama lumber mill to begin work at the Albion Malleable, and now he had earned enough for his family to join him. The move also meant exchanging poverty for a much better lifestyle, albeit on the west side of the city near the foundry, home to the black community under the de facto segregation that existed then. The foundry job had been secured for the senior Womack by Daniel Boggan, Sr., a longtime friend who had brought his own family to Albion from Alabama a few years before. “At the age of 10, I was already imprinted with the evil of the southern apartheid system and the destruction of the human spirit,” Womack says thoughtfully. But dramatic changes in race relations would soon be under way in America. The same year Womack arrived in Albion with his parents, three brothers and a sister, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. The Board of Education (May 17, 1954) ended segregation in the schools. That landmark decision left its imprint as well, he says. Now, black children and white children could study alongside each other at school and play alongside each other in summer recreation programs. He still remembers his

fifth-grade teacher in Alabama that spring admonishing the class that they had better behave because “they say you will have to go to school with white kids.” It all seemed so unreal and remote, Womack recalls, but just a few months later, he was in integrated classes in Albion. Still, the color barrier was not gone, but “just more subtle,” he points out. “The color lines in Albion were almost as rigid as in the South. A black person could not buy a house east of Eaton Street. There was no open dating across the color barrier, no blacks in positions of power. It was a microcosm of America.” Womack doesn’t dwell on negatives, however, but on the role models and experiences that spurred him to excel. “When I was in the sixth grade my teacher, Mrs. Miller, took us to the library,” he recalls. “I had never seen a library. In the South, books were kept under lock and key.” Womack was soon reading everything he could get his hands on. His teacher also introduced him to the community power structure. “She showed me what was meant by the merchant class, the manufacturing class, and the college class,” he explains. “She saw something in me and wanted me to learn.” The transition from the sixth grade to junior high was a pivotal time for Womack, not just as a rite of passage, but because he became the only black student on the student council. He had convinced his peers that he, rather than his white counterpart, should be their representative. A white eighth-grader, Mary Gray, and her parents, Ernie, ’29, and Luella Gray, became friends and “ran interference” for him. Marjorie Myers

Morgan, ’55, a student teacher from Albion College, was a mentor as well. Daniel Boggan, Sr. remains an icon of excellence for Womack. “He was one of the most moral men I have ever met. Incredible integrity just oozed from his being . . . [he had] a biblical sense of right and wrong. His was the first voice I remember other than my father’s in our household.” Other role models were Robert Holland and his wife, Edna, a “surrogate mother,” Womack says, who pushed him to focus and excel in college. A neighbor, George Hawkins, offered a sophisticated, worldly view balancing his parents’ hard work ethic and solid moral values. Womack and the Hollands’ son, Bill, remain best friends. Their healthy competition helped both to achieve. Womack explains, “In the North, black children generally were not encouraged by their teachers to do well. By the sixth grade, many of them had dropped out mentally, if not physically.” Spurring each other on, Womack and Holland defied the norm—and not just in the classroom. As students at Albion Senior High School, they managed to end the quota system that had limited the number of black students who could serve in student government, and, by the time they were seniors, three of five officer slots were held by African Americans. Although he had been accepted at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, Womack remained in Albion to accept an Albion College scholarship from Albion Malleable, designated for an Albion student who wanted to go into chemistry. “I worked like a dog,” he chuckles, “thirty hours a week as a janitor in the College chemistry building and as a stock boy at the A&P store at night besides going to class.” He later switched to biology but retained his scholarship. Working one summer at the foundry was all the experience he needed, he says, to know he respected the men who labored there, but would not remain among them. Womack joined the Peace Corps after graduation, serving two years in Kenya as an agricultural extension officer, a path he is glad he followed because of his curiosity about the world and desire to experience it. After Peace Corps service came two years in the military. “I was with the 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles Paratroopers,” he recalls, “as the ranking noncommissioned officer taking the manifest on the runway at Camranh Bay, Vietnam, on May 22, 1970, when rockets started coming in. A week later I was starting law school at the University of Michigan!” After earning his J.D. degree in 1973, Womack practiced corporate law for three decades, specializing in litigation, labor and environmental law. In reflecting on those years spent working in corporate America and the ethical issues that lawyers must address, he says, “The most important thing is to be well-grounded, to know the outer limits of your own sense of right and wrong.” Advice for today’s Albion students comes without pause. “I would tell them to be open to new ideas and adventures and to seek encounters with people who have different values than their own.” (continued on p. 8)

I O

T R I U M P H E

On the importance of giving back (continued from p. 7) study of the creek. It covered everything from insect, plant and bacteria populations, to water flow and temperature, the dredging of the creek over the past 80 years, and current government policy and regulations concerning its zoning and use. The results from all of this analysis became the basis for the Rice Creek watershed management plan approved this past fall by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. “Much of the technical water quality work for Rice Creek was completed by Albion College students,” says Rick Pierson, who coordinated the project with the Calhoun Conservation District. “This contribution to the development of the final watershed management plan was significant. The plan they helped develop will be used to manage the watershed and its resources over the next 10 years.” “There’s a motto for environmentalism, ‘think globally, act locally,’ and this was our chance for the students to do that,” says Rice Creek project director Doug White, who teaches biology at Albion and works with the College’s Institute for the Study of the Environment. White received a faculty/staff service award from Michigan Campus Compact for his leadership of the effort. “We became involved in a real-world project and were doing real work with our local environment.” White adds that the three-year project still represents “only a start . . . we’re still interested in working on the creek to implement projects that will improve it.” The Rice Creek project continues to serve as an educational resource for Albion College. Professors in biology and geology have developed class projects that build on the data gathered by the original study. “The Rice Creek project is definitely a highly beneficial educational endeavor, not only from the scientific aspect but almost as importantly for the servicelearning component,” says microbiology professor Luti

Erbeznik. “All [my] students . . . have expressed enthusiasm for the project [mainly due to] the fact that they are actually doing something that may make a difference in the real world.”

On the move: Mapping Albion’s ‘Boom, Bust, Recovery’ A book of photographic art, a 50-year examination of Kalamazoo River uses and abuses, a study of lead levels in the public schools, a look at racial segregation in the 1950s, an economic postmortem of the town’s once-largest employer—“Boom, Bust, Recovery: Explorations of Albion, Michigan—The Last Half Century” brought 11 students and their faculty mentors together this past summer to create these and other observations of Albion’s past and its prospects for the future. Developed by history professor Wesley Dick, the project received one of only two summer research grants awarded last year by the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), in conjunction with the Lancy Foundation. Other funding came from the College’s Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity. Dick, who has researched and taught classes on the city’s history for several years, notes that the “Boom, Bust, Recovery” project itself proved to be a community, as well as a College, endeavor. Not only did the students receive extensive assistance from the Albion Public Library Local History Room and the public historian, Leslie Dick, but, he says, “the project also depended on the generosity of Albion’s citizens who shared their lives with [us].” In November, several of the participating students shared their research at a town meeting. The program included a video presentation of interviews with area

residents. Recalls Dick, “When the audience broke into spontaneous applause at the conclusion of the video documentary, I knew that our work had resonated. One Albion citizen commented, ‘I felt like I understood Albion better. . . .’ I considered that a profound compliment for our project, our faculty and our students.” “It was an eye-opening experience to see how emotional many residents are about the town,” says junior Stephanie Pierce, who produced the documentary as her part of the project. A central issue for many of Pierce’s subjects was “the Malleable,” a foundry later operated by Harvard Industries that closed its doors in 2002 after 114 years in Albion. Pierce herself visited the foundry site and recalls, “I had to scrub for about 10 minutes to get the dust off [my feet]. . . . This made me think . . . if it is this hard to get 20 minutes of coal dust off of me, how hard is it to get 114 years of coal dust off of an entire town? This industry is stuck to Albion. How can we ‘clean it off’ and move on?” For his study, junior Nicholas Mourning gathered oral histories from African-American teachers. “Interviews that I thought would be an hour turned into three or four hours,” he says, as he became engrossed in his topic. Mourning talked with educators ranging from Albion’s first African-American principal (in the 1950s, of a segregated school) to teachers working today. “You really can’t separate education from the social and economic structure of the town,” he observes. Mourning was impressed with the teachers’ efforts to find ways to solve Albion’s problems, particularly in education and employment. Among the community residents who met with the students during weekly seminars were former factory workers, teachers and school board members, the president of the Albion NAACP, representatives from the business community and social services agencies, city government officials and journalists. Dick was recently notified that the College will receive another NCUR/Lancy grant to continue the research next summer.

Hometown hero: Dan Boggan, ’67 (continued from p. 4) “We all have to take responsibility for the errors in our nation’s history,” he says. “We have to be willing to sacrifice everything to correct them.” Daniel Boggan, Jr. earned his B.A. in history from Albion College in 1967 and an M.S.W. in social policy from the University of Michigan in 1968. He has received numerous awards for leadership and service throughout a distinguished career. Boggan has been

vice chancellor of business and administrative services at the University of California-Berkeley, city manager for the city of Berkeley and chief operating officer for the NCAA. He has served on many corporate and nonprofit boards, and, in 1999, as keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration in Albion, he established the Daniel Boggan, Sr. and Robert Holland, Sr., African American Community Fund.

Currently he is semi-retired, working as director of business development for an investment banking firm in Oakland, Calif. Recipient of both the Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary doctor of public service degree from Albion, he is a College trustee and chairs the board’s Committee on Buildings and Grounds. In the Albion community, he serves on the advisory committee for Kids ‘N’ Stuff.

Hometown hero: Jess Womack, ’65 (continued from p. 5) That’s essential, he believes, for a more tolerant society. “As a nation, we have not come as far as we need to in terms of racial equality,” he maintains, adding, “I hold out great hope that society will improve. America’s great fault line is racial division, but the country has shown great capacity for reassessing the meaning of race. We need only look at the documentation of the human genome to be reminded once again that race is of little or no consequence as a means of

differentiating human beings. That fact should allow this nation to more positively assess how we address that issue.” Womack likes to tell young people, “There’s a big world of opportunity available. Stretch your imagination.” Jess Womack received his B.A. in biology from Albion College in 1965 and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan in 1973, after serving in the

Peace Corps and the U.S. Army. He has worked as an attorney with Ford Motor Co. and the ARCO Chemical Co., which at the time was a subsidiary of Atlantic Richfield, and he is currently associate general counsel for the Los Angeles Unified School District, California. Womack serves on many professional and civic boards, including the Albion College Board of Trustees. In the spring, he will also chair a newly formed board committee on community relations.

I O

T R I U M P H E

Hometown heroes D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

I O

T R I U M P H E

Erbeznik. “All [my] students . . . have expressed enthusiasm for the project [mainly due to] the fact that they are actually doing something that may make a difference in the real world.”

I O

T R I U M P H E

Hometown heroes D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

I O

T R I U M P H E

Erbeznik. “All [my] students . . . have expressed enthusiasm for the project [mainly due to] the fact that they are actually doing something that may make a difference in the real world.”

I O

T R I U M P H E

On the importance of

Giving back Editor’s note: The following vignettes illustrate just some of the ways Albion College students, faculty and staff are involved in serving the Greater Albion community.

On assignment: Working for ‘the other BBC’ What can veteran business owners and community development professionals gain from listening to a bunch of college students? Plenty, it turns out, when the students are members of the Briton Business Consultants (BBC). “They really do have something to offer in business consulting,” says Peggy Sindt, ’73, president of Albion’s Economic Development Corp. (EDC), which was one of the BBC’s first clients. “You might not think you’d get valuable assistance from students so young, but they know what they’re talking about.” The BBC began with a core group of six Albion College seniors, all members of the Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management. They wanted to find real-world applications for Gerstacker students’ collective business knowledge gained from classroom, internship and directed study experiences. With the encouragement and assistance of Institute director Butch Dyer, the group incorporated in the fall of 2002 and, before the school year was out, finished their first project, a set of marketing recommendations for Albion’s EDC. For the EDC project, BBC students researched nearly four dozen successful business incubator sites in communities similar to Albion, developing mathematical models and statistical analyses to determine key elements to those successes. Guided by their research,

they then determined the types of startup companies most suited for Albion’s incubator and helped develop print materials to reach the entrepreneurs considering such ventures. “They bring expertise that we don’t have on staff,” says Sindt, referring to the BBC students’ ability to do statistical analyses that probe ideas and concerns that other methods can’t. “I like the way they distill their information and work as a team to put these things together. They’re very professional.” This past summer, the BBC embarked on an ambitious project to evaluate the management processes of Albion’s Caster Concepts, a manufacturer of industrial casters and wheels. Senior Jared Smith worked under the guidance of a Chicago consultant, studying the “process flow” in sales and manufacturing, and then with Caster Concepts president Bill Dobbins, ’74, to evaluate and implement some of his findings. “The students challenge us—they make us think about the points they bring up,” says Dobbins, of working with Smith and other Gerstacker interns. “It forces us to think about how we do things, whether we should defend what we do or try something new. I’m looking forward to [the next phase of the project].” A BBC team, composed of sophomores Kevin Capehart, Mike Garabelli and Alex Teodosic and firstyear student Aaron Glenn, is continuing the analysis of Caster Concepts’ manufacturing processes. “What I’m getting out of this is knowledge that’s definitely a hot commodity out in the business world,” says Alex Teodosic, who also worked on the EDC project. “The type of work we’re doing is graduatelevel, but [the Institute is] giving us the opportunity to do it now, which is a big plus.” Teodosic continues, “We’re going to help out Albion businesses and that’s going to help Albion. D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Caster Concepts president Bill Dobbins, ’74, (second from left) is currently working with students from the Briton Business Consultants on evaluating his company’s sales and manufacturing operations. “The students challenge us,” Dobbins says. “They [force] us to think about how we do things, whether we should defend what we do or try something new.”

By Jake Weber

Albion needs to find a way of drawing people into the city, and if the BBC can help companies expand . . . there’s a big future here, and we’re all excited to be a part of it.”

On target: Helping others make the leap from high school to college In a meeting with community leaders in spring 2002, Diana Ariza, Albion College’s director of intercultural affairs, found they were disturbed by a phenomenon they saw all too often: Albion High School students were more than prepared for successful college careers, but many of them chose not to go, because their families saw college as too expensive and the application process too intimidating. This led Ariza and her local colleagues to shape a new program—one that would draw on Albion College resources to help Albion High School students prepare for college, academically and financially. The Youth Initiative was founded in the summer of 2002, as a joint effort of Albion College and Albion High School, along with the community’s Minority Program Services office and Albion Volunteer Service Organization. Approximately 50 Albion High School students (predominantly minority youths) and their parents meet regularly with Albion College staff and faculty, who lead seminars on such topics as preparing for the ACT and SAT exams, filling out applications for college admission and financial aid, and developing leadership skills. It was the firsthand contact with the College that sold first-year student Alonda Spence on attending Albion. “I got to see what Albion College was really like from an inside perspective,” explains Spence, the first Youth Initiative alumna to enroll at the College. “The program gave me a reality check about college and helped me learn how to plan for a successful future.” This year, the program has added an individual mentoring component, matching College students with the high school participants. “We’re using student-tostudent relationships to show the high school students what going to college can offer them,” says Ariza. Sophomore Jessica Longhurst is coordinating the student mentors for the Youth Initiative. “I made it a personal goal to encourage other College students to reach out to the community,” says the Albion native. “Not only will the College students guide the high school students in their journey towards life after high school, but they . . . also will bring the students on campus to sporting events, plays and other social activities. The high school students . . . will benefit from the guidance of the mentors while the mentors . . . hopefully will develop a stronger connection to the community.” “The Youth Initiative helps confirm students’ selfconfidence—that college is something they can do and be successful in,” says Albion High School counselor Vivian Davis. She goes on to note that the program markets itself, with students eager to join because of what they see others doing. “It’s not a problem to get students involved, because they see there is something offered here that isn’t offered any place else.”

T R I U M P H E

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

I O

Area schoolchildren learned about foreign cultures and Olympic sports during a four-week class at Kids ‘N’ Stuff (KNS) taught by Ford Institute students David Eisinger and Hilary Korstange. KNS director Elizabeth Schultheiss notes that well over 100 students worked at the museum during its first year. “We couldn’t keep our doors open without help from the College and the students,” she says.

On cue: Stirring imaginations at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Even before Kids ‘N’ Stuff (KNS) opened its doors in the fall of 2002, Albion College students played a part in its success. And they continue to support this handson children’s museum located in downtown Albion, by helping with daily operations, teaching special classes and developing marketing plans. “We couldn’t keep our doors open without help from the College and the students,” says KNS director Elizabeth Schultheiss, adding that well over 100 students worked during the museum’s first year. College students, both volunteers and work-study students, are crucial to ensure proper staffing during business hours. “I love the kids who come in for the first time and see that the cash register really works! Even though it gets crazy when there are 50 kids here for a field trip, it is all worth it when you hear one little kid say, ‘This is the coolest place ever,’ as he is leaving,” says sophomore Kristin Tworek. Tworek, who has worked at the museum since it opened, now also assists with administrative duties and notes that the whole experience provides her with many learning opportunities. “I am an economics/management major so [talking about business with Elizabeth] is great for me. . . . I have had the chance to lead small groups, which has helped my communication skills,” says Tworek. “Working in a business that is not associated with the College has given me the chance to meet and interact with people outside of school. It’s great being part of the Kids ‘N’ Stuff staff.” KNS has also provided a valuable “laboratory” opportunity to two upper-level education classes, in which 26 students developed and taught several language arts courses for children aged 5-11. Students in Albion’s Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service were involved in original feasibility studies for the museum, and have since taught popular crafts classes there as part of their community service mission. Junior Meghan Connolly, who served as an intern this past fall with KNS, continued the student contribution to museum development, working specifically on marketing for the museum. To extend the museum’s visibility beyond Albion, Connolly developed a

network of educational, parental and nonprofit contacts in surrounding communities (she did a fair amount of hanging posters and distributing flyers, too). “It’s all about getting people through the door,” says Connolly. “After that, they’ll know what we’re all about.”

On top of the world: Creating winners in sports and life Every teacher knows the thrill of seeing a struggling student finally “get it.” “I had a kid who had never picked up a baseball bat, and [he] struggled every day when it came to T-ball,” recalls sophomore Kendra Malcomnson, of her summer working with the Albion College Youth Sports Program (ACYSP). “One day everything just D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

seemed to click, and he cranked one about 100 yards out. I had never seen this kid so excited. He talked about hitting that ball through the rest of the day. . . . It was great to see [this] thing had given this little guy so much confidence.” Since 1999, Albion has been one of a handful of institutions nationwide to host an NCAA-funded National Youth Sports Program for youngsters aged 10-16. (Its sister program, ACYSP, for kids aged 5-9, was developed at Albion and is the only program of its kind funded by the NCAA.) NYSP/ACYSP attracts 500 kids to its five-week summer program, and, during the school year, offers Saturday sport and skillbuilding clinics. Physical education professor Tom Johnson, who directs these activities at Albion, notes that College students comprise the majority of the nearly 100 professional staff hired throughout the year to develop area youth’s physical and social skills. The College students’ enthusiasm and athletic abilities are important to the program, says Johnson, but even more critical is their modeling of behavior the campers need to see and understand. “[The older students] give the camp the foundation for positive youth development which is our ultimate goal,” says Johnson. “Without the Albion College students our camps would not be successful.” “The best part about working at the camp is seeing the campers out in the community and the schools and having them run up to you and give you a hug,” says Malcomnson. “I [feel] like I am connected with the Albion community and [am] able to give something back during my time in this town.” Senior Dominic Reid, a two-year veteran counselor who grew up in Albion, sees wide-ranging benefits that he and other students give the program’s young participants, from introducing them to sports that aren’t taught in the schools to talking about important life issues, like drug and alcohol abuse. “I love NYSP,” Reid says, “because I’m getting a hands-on experience working with kids. . . . I love to help educate kids, so they won’t make some of the same mistakes I made. . . . The only thing about the program I don’t agree with is that it is too short.”

On the edge: Saving Rice Creek

With NCAA funding, Albion College operates a fiveweek summer sports program attracting 500 children aged 5-16. According to director Tom Johnson, the College students, like Nick Chambers (above), who make up most of the program’s staff not only assist with the youths’ sports skills but serve as important role models.

“People enjoyed finding out what we were doing, and chatting with us when we worked,” recalls junior Valorie White, of spending this past summer wading the waters of Calhoun County’s Rice Creek. White was responsible for collecting water samples from the center of the stream, and while she got her share of curious looks, she found most citizens were cooperative. “Most of the time, when there were fishermen in the stream, they’d gather my samples for me, so I wouldn’t get in the water and disturb the fish,” she notes. “This project was started by the community. It’s nice the College has the people and resources to do it.” In the summer of 2000, a group of Albion College students and professors, responding to local citizens’ concerns, began to study the health of Rice Creek, a tributary of the Kalamazoo River that runs near Albion. Originally, the group was formed to help assess the environmental impact of a then-proposed discharge location for the Springport Township sewage treatment plant. During the next three years, more than 22 Albion students and nine professors in the natural sciences, history and political science prepared an exhaustive (continued on p. 8)

I O

T R I U M P H E

Erbeznik. “All [my] students . . . have expressed enthusiasm for the project [mainly due to] the fact that they are actually doing something that may make a difference in the real world.”

I O

A R O U N D

T R I U M P H E

C A M P U S D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Held Equestrian Center to open in fall 2004 By Morris J.L. Arvoy, ’90 Thanks to generous donors and the perseverance of a group of dedicated students, Albion College soon will boast one of the country’s few on-campus equestrian centers. On Oct. 25, it was announced that Albion philanthropist Nancy Held, professor emerita of education and the former director of the College’s teacher education program, had donated $750,000 to fund the construction and first year of operation of the center. A subsequent gift of $250,000, from Sheldon and Jean Bengel Laughlin, ’50, of Parma, Mich., was made in honor of Randi Heathman, ’03, who was instrumental in bringing the equestrian center to Albion’s campus. The donation will fund the Randi Cristine Heathman Arena at the facility. Designed to be the premier equestrian center for a liberal arts college in the Midwest and the only such facility at a Michigan college, the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center is slated to open next fall on 350 acres of land immediately south of the College’s Bellemont Manor. The center will allow students to board their horses on campus while competing regionally in Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) shows. The benefits of an equestrian center to the College and Greater Albion community will be many. In addition to enhancing student recruitment efforts by attracting equestrian students from across the country, the facility will provide a boost to the local Albion

President Peter Mitchell, ’67, announced the creation of the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center at Albion College in October. Held (second from left) provided $750,000 for the center’s construction. Also pictured are first lady Becky Mitchell and Randi Heathman, ’03, who led the student drive for the equestrian facility. economy. Other opportunities associated with an equestrian program at Albion include the possibility of offering a concentration in equestrian management through the College’s Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management, as well as strengthening the College’s pre-veterinary medicine program. The project also paves the way for collaborative programs with other colleges and universities. “Opportunities abound with this project,” President Peter Mitchell said. “A program like this opens many doors—from the many oncampus possibilities to the myriad of community opportunities. I am thrilled that professor emerita Nancy Held has the courage and vision to see the powerful impact this will have on both the College and local communi-

Albion joins prepaid tuition program Albion College now participates in the Independent 529 Plan, a new prepaid college tuition plan tailored specifically for private colleges. Responding to a national call to make higher education more affordable, Albion has joined with more than 200 other private colleges and universities across the country to offer an income tax-advantaged way for families to save for a child’s higher education. “We see this new plan as part of our ongoing effort to make higher education accessible to more families,” said President Peter Mitchell. “The Independent 529 Plan allows contributors to lock in tomorrow’s tuition at less than today’s price.” Section 529 Plans, so named for the IRS code that defines them, have gained in popularity over the last decade. Families have been attracted to these plans because accounts generate no federal income tax if used as intended, benefits are transferable to other members of the family, and refunds are available if the child receives a scholarship or decides not to attend college. For purchasers, the effectiveness of the Independent 529 Plan is not dependent on the performance of the stock or bond markets. Rather, contributions are actually pre-paying tuition, in part or in whole, at less than today’s prices due to a discount feature built into the plan.

“Regardless of whether a student attends Albion College or another one of the member institutions, the Independent 529 Plan represents a way for parents to contribute and pay for a private college education without worrying about either investment risk or tuition inflation,” says Mitchell. The Independent 529 Plan proceeds can be used at any of the participating colleges. Accounts can be opened for as little as $25 provided contributions total at least $500 within two years. The maximum lifetime contribution limit is equal to five years’ worth of tuition at the most expensive participating college in the plan. A parent, relative or friend at any income level can establish an Independent 529 Plan for a beneficiary (eventual student) and may also transfer use of the tuition certificates to relatives of the beneficiary. If the tuition certificates are not needed, they can be rolled over into another 529 plan without penalty. Refunds are also possible. In its Dec. 15 issue, BusinessWeek named the Independent 529 Plan one of its “Best Products of 2003.” TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. administers the plan and TIAA-CREF Trust Co., FSB, manages its investments. For more information on how the plan works, call 888/ 718-7878 or go to this Web site: www.independent529plan.org.

ties and to take the lead with her generous gift. “With Albion’s Kids ‘N’ Stuff children’s museum and the new Victory Park playground—coupled with some new restaurants and new businesses—the community is bouncing back,” Mitchell continued. “I am convinced that the community’s future lies in being a college town that fosters business, industry and recreation. The Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center will be the ideal complement to this emerging image of Albion as a great, friendly, college town.” The idea of an equestrian facility took shape two years ago, when Heathman and others founded the Albion College Equestrian Club. Albion students began competing in IHSA events this past fall, under the club’s

sponsorship and with support from Carrington Farms in Marshall. (For an update on the Equestrian Club, go to: www.albion.edu/ sports/equestrian/.) Heathman, who developed a promotional plan for an equestrian center as her senior honors thesis, lobbied hard for the facility. The “Equestrian Facility Feasibility Study” produced last year by the Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management’s Briton Business Consultants (BBC) predicted that by the first five years of operation the equestrian program would attract an additional 10-15 first-year students annually. A survey of Albion students for the BBC study found that there is significant interest in an equestrian center beyond teamlevel competition, with many students saying that they would ride recreationally or would like to learn how to ride. A steering committee, chaired by Albion Economic Development Corp. President Peggy Sindt, ’73, and including College faculty, staff and students, as well as other local residents, has been formed to assist in developing the project. Held, who served on the College’s faculty from 1961 to 1992 and has been a generous friend of such Albion endeavors as the Kids ‘N’ Stuff children’s museum and the Victory Park playground, is enthusiastic about the project’s potential. “I have loved the land for many years,” Held said. “I’ve walked the rolling hills for years, seen the nearly 100 deer at sunset in the back fields, and I thought, ‘Good—this is a good use of the land.’ Plus, I think it is important for the College and community—it will strengthen town and College relationships. There are numerous people here in Albion—residents and College young people—who have horses and love to ride.”

Albion College Symphony Orchestra Concert Rededication of Moeller Pipe Organ Sunday, February 15, 2004 • 4 p.m., Goodrich Chapel Organists: Special Guest Organist (to be announced) Royal A. Ward, Vice President for Academic Affairs After several years of restoration, the Moeller Pipe Organ has been restored to its original glory. Works on the program will include Albinoni’s “Adagio for Organ and Strings” and Saint Saens’ “Organ Symphony.” A reception will follow the program. Alumni, friends and the general public are welcome and encouraged to attend. No admission charge.

Singhi wins national honor Albion junior Samata Singhi is one of just 30 students chosen from a field of more than 1,150 applicants to receive a 2003-04 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. This award of up to $30,000 will help underwrite the cost of Singhi’s final two years at Albion College. With majors in chemistry and economics/management, she is spending this academic year at the London School of Economics. A native of Chandigarh, India, Singhi is a member of the Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal

Arts Institute for Professional Management, the Honors Institute and the Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies. She has been active in the Student Senate and International Student Union. Singhi has twice Singhi won the College’s Bernard T. Lomas Project 250 Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and service. This past summer, she completed a pre-medical internship at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

I O

T R I U M P H E A R O U N D

C A M P U S

G. BROWNELL PHOTO

Schindler plaque dedicated in Krakow, Poland A bronze plaque—the creation of Albion College students in 2001—commemorating the factory where Oskar Schindler saved dozens of Jews during World War II was dedicated in a ceremony in Krakow, Poland, Oct. 27. Albion College alumna and Newsweek reporter Ginanne Brownell, ’93, represented the College and read a statement by President Peter Mitchell, ’67. The plaque was first brought to Poland by Albion students and faculty in May 2001, when it was handed over to the Krakow Jewish community. The plaque sat in the Krakow Jewish center building until its dedication. Brownell’s first-person account of the Oct. 27 dedication ceremony appears below. Both Reuters news service and Associated Press (International) covered the event. The original story behind 2001 graduate Zachary Kleinsasser’s creation of the plaque can be found at: www.albion.edu/alumni/io/ Summer01/.

By Ginanne Brownell, ’93 Sometimes what starts out as a good deed can become a bad headache. Such is the case of the factory at 4 Lipowa Street in Krakow, Poland. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy old town, the building itself is unexceptional, but to those familiar with Steven Spielberg’s Oscarwinning movie Schindler’s List, this place is anything but ordinary. During World War II Oskar Schindler employed hundreds of Jews

at the building, saving them from being sent to death camps like nearby Auschwitz. While touring the area back in 1999, some students and faculty from Albion College noticed that there was nothing on the abandoned factory’s exterior that denoted its importance. One of the students, Zack Kleinsasser, ’01, undertook to correct this glaring historical omission. Students and faculty spent two years raising more than $3,000 to have a plaque made. With verbal encouragement from Spielberg and armed with all the correct permissions and permits, some of the original do-gooders returned in May 2001 to present the plaque to the members of Krakow’s Jewish community. The problem was, no one ever organized how to actually get the plaque put on the building and the hoped-for plaque dedication became a case of international miscommunication. There was speculation from the American camp that the plaque, which was housed in a storage room at the Center for Jewish Culture in Krakow, might have created a difficult situation for the community because it was honoring a German—and a Nazi. “Maybe we unintentionally put them in an awkward position, but not a word was ever said to imply that,” said Geoffrey Cocks, a history professor at Albion and a facilitator of the project. Joachim Russek, director of the cultural center, says it was not historic wounds, but rather disorganization that delayed the plaque’s installation. The idea “was a noble one,” but it has taken a long time coming to fruition, said Russek. “They came with this beautiful plaque, took some pictures, and they left. So what were we supposed to do, just get some guy with a screwdriver to fix it on the crumbling wall?”

Well, “that guy with the screwdriver” has finally—after four years and lots of international correspondence—come; on Oct. 27 the plaque was unveiled, affixed to what is now the official home of the newly established Oskar Schindler Foundation. Turns out that one of the problems in getting the plaque up had to do with recent Polish history; since the end of the Cold War, properties have had to be privatized by the government and Lipowa Street had been caught up in the red tape of new democracy. KCI Group, the company that has purchased the factory and surrounding buildings, has decided to develop and revitalize the whole area where the factory is located. The dedication was held on a cold and blustery Michigan-like fall day with local VIPs such as the city’s mayor and parliament members shivering outside during the dedication. KCI’s CEO introduced the plaque, giving a brief history, in Polish, about how the plaque had ended up in the city. As the Albion College representative to the ceremony, I read a short speech on behalf of the College, saying how Albion’s students and faculty were pleased to be a part of Krakow’s historical memory, and then I uncovered the plaque. Afterwards, as I walked through the factory that will house a film viewing hall, an archival photo exhibition and a state-of-the-art concert and lecture hall, various members of the Krakow community came up to me and told me how pleased they were that the plaque had finally been put up. Niusia Krakulska, one of the two remaining “Schindler Jews” who still lives in Krakow, said, “It was a shame that the lovely plaque was getting dusty in the center for two years, and I am happy today to see it has gone on the factory finally.” It looks like the red tape and good intentions might finally be paying off.

A plaque that was created by Albion students in 2001 to mark a historic site in Krakow, Poland has finally completed its long journey. The plaque, which commemorates the factory where Oskar Schindler saved dozens of Jews during World War II, was installed at the site in October. The former factory is now the official home of the newly established Oskar Schindler Foundation and will contain exhibition space and lecture halls.

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Two Midlanders receive Briton Medallion Two pillars of the Midland community, Ruth Putnam Caldwell, ’38, and Mildred Plate Putnam, ’41, were honored during a “Celebrate Albion” dinner program in their home city Dec. 4. Each received the Briton Medallion, established in 2002 by the Albion College Board of Trustees to recognize significant and sustained contributions to the College through financial support or volunteer service, commitment and advocacy. Over the past six decades, Caldwell and Putnam have supported charitable, educational and arts organizations throughout the Midland community. “You would be hard-pressed to find anyone in Midland whose life hasn’t been touched in some way by Ruth Caldwell and Mildred Putnam,” said President Peter Mitchell, ’67, in presenting the awards. “When there’s a need to be addressed, you likely will find one or both of these esteemed ladies working quietly behind the scenes to provide assistance.” Caldwell is currently an honorary life member of the board of Open Door, an ecumenical Christian ministry serving the Midland area’s neediest citizens. During her active service on the Open Door board, she oversaw a 300 percent growth in the soup kitchen ministry.

Lifelong members of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, Putnam and Caldwell were heavily involved in that church’s effort to establish Eagle Village, an outreach facility for troubled children and youth. Putnam has been a church elder for many years, and recently established the Sheldon Putnam memorial scholarship, which will support higher education for the church’s youth members. In addition, both women are active in Chapter CZ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. “Ruth and Mildred’s pride in and affection for Albion College are no less evident,” Mitchell noted. “They have been lifelong supporters of the College, encouraging many Midland-area students to enroll and assisting with the funding for numerous building and endowment projects.” Caldwell and her husband, William, are the parents of three children: Patricia Caldwell Sutton, ’70, David Caldwell, and Richard Caldwell. Their grandchildren include Tiffany Caldwell, ’99, and Richard Caldwell, ’01. Putnam’s late husband, Sheldon, graduated with her in the class of 1941, and their four children are all Albion alumni, including John Putnam, ’67, Charleen Putnam Lester, ’69,

In December, Mildred Plate Putnam, ’41, and Ruth Putnam Caldwell, ’38, were presented with the Briton Medallion in recognition of their exemplary service to Albion College and their home community of Midland. Some 175 alumni, parents and friends from the Saginaw/Bay City/ Midland area were on hand for the occasion. Ruth Putnam, ’70, and Barbara Putnam Smith, ’74. Her grandchildren include Christine Putnam, ’01, and Lauren Putnam, ’06. Previous Briton Medallion recipients are: William Anderson, ’37, of San Antonio, Tex.;

Roy Karro, of Detroit, Mich.; Thomas Schwaderer, ’56, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Joyce Ferguson, of Armonk, N.Y.; and William Stoffer, ’74, of Albion.

I O

T R I U M P H E

S C A OR O RU N ED CBA MOP UAS R D

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Men’s cross country and football claim second in MIAA; women’s soccer posts 7 shutouts in 9-4-1 league season By Bobby Lee Albion College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division III. Find Briton sports on the Web at: www.albion.edu/sports.

Men’s Cross Country: The men’s cross country team closed an outstanding season with an 18th-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships Nov. 22. Senior Nick Mockeridge was the first Albion runner to cross the finish line, coming in 52nd overall. The Britons had qualified for the Division III Championships by finishing second in the 32-team field assembled for the Great Lakes Regional meet Nov. 15. In the MIAA, they placed second behind Calvin for the second consecutive year. Mockeridge and junior Adam Dohm achieved first-team All-MIAA and all-region status. The duo took turns leading the Britons. Mockeridge was the first Albion runner to cross the finish line at the MIAA Jamboree in September (fourth overall with a time of 25

minutes, 41 seconds) and the MIAA Championships in November (seventh overall with a time of 25 minutes, 39 seconds). Dohm took the lead at the regional meet, finishing as the seventh individual with a time of 25 minutes, 43 seconds. Mockeridge and Dohm also benefited from an excellent supporting cast including seniors Taurean Wilson and Todd Falker, junior Ted Gast, sophomore Jay Puffpaff and first-year runner Noah Lopez. All five runners achieved second-team all-league status, and Gast and Lopez also claimed all-region awards by finishing among the top 35 individuals at the Great Lakes Regional. Wilson and Gast finished 16th and 17th, respectively at the MIAA Championships. Wilson’s time was 26 minutes, 17 seconds, with Gast just a second behind. Lopez completed Albion’s scoring, finishing 19th with a time of 26 minutes, 24 seconds. Although they did not figure in Albion’s team score at the MIAA Championships, Falker and Puffpaff finished 21st and 27th, respectively. Hayden Smith completed his third season as coach. N. STARKEY PHOTO

Linebackers Raymond Burton (#45) and Glen Brittich (#56) were named to the 2003 All-MIAA football team. Brittich was tabbed the league’s defensive MVP in addition to receiving firstteam laurels for the second straight year.

Nick Mockeridge (#37) and Adam Dohm (#42) achieved first-team All-MIAA and all-region status as members of the 2003 Briton cross country team. Mockeridge was the first Albion runner to cross the finish line at the MIAA Championships (seventh overall). Dohm took the lead at the Great Lakes Regional meet (also seventh overall).

Women’s Cross Country: Albion

Football: Albion played a dramatic

finished fourth in the MIAA, but a trio of first-year runners could be the foundation for future success. Alyson Howe achieved second-team AllMIAA honors by finishing 28th at the league jamboree in September and 16th at the league championships in November. Her best time in the MIAA meets was 20 minutes, 12 seconds at the jamboree. Sarah Heddon was Albion’s second runner to cross the finish line at the Great Lakes Regional meet. She finished the MIAA Championships and the regional with identical times of 25 minutes, 11 seconds. Mara Branoff was among Albion’s top five runners at the MIAA Championships and the Great Lakes regional. She completed the 6K regional course in 25 minutes, 20 seconds. The Britons also received senior leadership from Julie Kamer and Sarah Smith. Smith earned second-team all-league status, finishing 20th at the MIAA Championships with a time of 24 minutes, 33 seconds. Kamer was Albion’s top runner the first half of the season, but an injury hampered her performance late in the second half. Hayden Smith also serves as the women’s head coach.

season, with three of its six victories decided by a touchdown. Two of the victories went down to the final play, as the Britons sealed a 20-19 victory over Olivet when senior Andy Kocoloski blocked a game-winning field goal with eight seconds remaining, and, in the season finale, sophomore quarterback Steve Wasil completed a 44-yard aerial strike to first-year wide receiver Roman Starr to give Albion a 28-27 triumph over Hope. With a 4-2 record in league play, Albion tied for second place behind Hope in the final league standings. The squad was 6-4 overall. The Britons were led by a defense that ranked second in the MIAA in points allowed. Senior linebacker Glen Brittich was tabbed the league’s most valuable defensive player after averaging 13 tackles in the Britons’ six league games. For the entire 10-game season, Brittich was credited with 65 solo and 55 assisted tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception. Joining Brittich as first-team All-MIAA selections were senior defensive tackle Jared Smith, junior placekicker Andy Cline and sophomore punter Tyler Hunter. Smith, Albion’s third-leading tackler, also blocked a kick and intercepted a pass. Cline, who broke Albion’s record for most field goals in a career, split the uprights on 7 of 11 field goal

I O

T R I U M P H E S C O R E B 0 A R D

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

attempts and all 25 of his extra point efforts. Hunter led the MIAA in punting with a 37.6-yard average and 16 of his 56 boots forced opponents to begin possession inside their 20-yard line. Senior offensive tackle Eric Bauer and sophomore linebacker Raymond Burton were named to the All-MIAA second team. Albion players on the league’s honorable mention list included senior tight end Chad Brent, sophomore offensive center Dan Hubbard, junior tailback Dustin Louwaert, senior defensive back Justin Machak, senior wide receiver Shaun Moon, senior defensive back Brian Reed, sophomore defensive back Zak Voss and junior tailback Ryan Williams. Craig Rundle completed his seventh season as head coach. He achieved a career milestone in October as the Britons defeated Wisconsin Lutheran College 17-7 and earned Rundle his 100th victory as a collegiate head coach.

Women’s Soccer: Albion had a remarkable end to its season, shutting out seven of its final eight opponents en route to a third-place finish in the MIAA behind Hope and Calvin. Albion posted a 10-7-2 overall record and a 9-4-1 record in league play. The late-season rally began when Albion whitewashed Alma, 2-0, on the day the institution honored Dave Johnson, ’70, for providing the funds to renovate the varsity soccer field. The Britons kept the momentum going, shutting out Kalamazoo, Olivet, Adrian, Saint Mary’s, Hope and Tri-State. Albion placed three student-athletes on the all-league teams, while a fourth was added to the list of honorable mention players. Junior Katie Gustavson and sophomore Jayne Godlew were first-team selections. Gustavson anchored a defense that recorded a total of 10 shutouts on the season. Godlew led Albion in scoring eight goals and dishing out three assists. Godlew was tied for sixth in the MIAA individual statistics with six goals in league competition. First-year forward Danielle Shepard was honored on the league’s second team. Shepard was Albion’s second-leading goal scorer in league play with five goals (a figure that tied her for 10th in the MIAA individual statistics). Senior goalkeeper Annie Lerew was included on the list of honorable mention players after posting an 8-3-2 record during the 2003 season with 52 saves and 11 goals allowed in 1,182 minutes of action. Lisa Roschek finished her sixth season as head coach. Men’s Soccer: Despite a young squad that didn’t have any seniors, Albion finished fourth in the MIAA, its highest finish in the league since 1998. The Britons posted an 810-2 overall record and a 5-6-1 record in league play. Albion also served notice to the top three teams in the MIAA that the Britons could be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Albion fell to Calvin and Kalamazoo in matches that were decided by one point, and gained a draw with Hope, the league’s automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division III Championships, on the final day of the season. The Britons were rewarded for their improvement by placing sophomores Jeff

First-year golfer Men’s Golf: Sophomore Eric Drogosch Elizabeth Kreger became the first Albion golfer to achieve allposted a 75 in the league first-team status since 2000. Boosted final MIAA round, by a 74 that tied him for medalist honors as lowering her previous the low individual in the first league jamboree best score by 10 played at The Medalist, Drogosch went on to strokes, to move into compile a 76.7-stroke average in seven league a position for allrounds. He posted the fourth-lowest individual league honors. With average in the league. an 88-stroke average As a team, Albion finished one stroke in five league rounds, behind fourth-place Alma in the final league Kreger was listed on standings. The Britons completed the seven the all-league second league rounds with 2,256 strokes or an team with the eighthaverage of 322.3. lowest average. Senior Dave Comer tied for 17th in the Junior Lindsay MIAA’s final individual standings with an Drewes and first-year 81.7-stroke average. His low round in league golfer AnnMarie play was a 77 in the league jamboree at The Jasieniecki finished Medalist. four strokes off the Mike Turner served as coach of the pace in the race for Britons. all-league recognition with identical 91.8Volleyball: Albion finished 10-22 overall, stroke averages. 3-11 in league play. The Britons were led by Jasieniecki was senior middle blocker Krystle Weeks, who boosted by an 84 in was listed among the honorable mention the first league round players in the MIAA by the league coaches played at The for the second consecutive year. In 14 league Medalist, Albion’s matches, Weeks posted 142 kills in 389 home course, while attacks for a .280 hitting percentage. She also Drewes fired an 87 in collected 32 total blocks (26 assists and six the final round. solo) and 10 service aces. In non-league First-year outside hitter Sarah Slamer action, Albion posted Albion’s second-highest total in kills finished second at the with 101. She also had 111 digs, 13 service Jon Speiss Invitaaces and eight total blocks (seven assists and a tional in September solo). First-year middle blocker Liz Moore led with a then-low round Albion in blocks with 33 (nine solo and 24 Soccer midfielder Ashley Rosaen produced two goals and two assists of 342. Densmore assists). during the 2003 season. finished with one of Sophomore setters Eliza Lee and Stacey the five lowest Tarnowski were credited with 275 and 249 Bennett and Chris Himes on the all-league individual scores on the day to achieve allassists, respectively. second team. Himes was Albion’s secondtournament recognition. Russell Frey completed his third season as leading scorer on the season, posting five Nicole Hilderley was in her first season as head coach. goals and contributing 10 assists. Bennett, a coach. defensive player, got involved in the scoring to the tune of a goal and two assists. Albion’s top scorer on the season, firstyear student-athlete Jason Smith, was included on the list of honorable mention players by the league coaches. Smith found the net 12 times with two game-winning goals. Jerry Block completed his fourth season as Did you know that you can find all of the following (and head coach.

Find it on the Web!

Women’s Golf: Albion saved its best for last, posting scores of 349 and 336 (its lowest league rounds of the fall) to finish second in the final MIAA Jamboree and make a charge in the final league standings. The Britons completed the five league rounds with 1,774 strokes, just seven strokes behind second-place Hope. Saint Mary’s took the league title. Senior Lindsey Densmore posted scores of 80 and 84 in the final two rounds to achieve first-team All-MIAA status by finishing fifth in the league with an 85.8-stroke average.

much more) on the Albion College sports Web site? ■ ■ ■ ■

SportsNet broadcast schedule Latest news on winter sports 2003 fall season results and awards 2004 spring sports schedules (Note: Some dates may be subject to change.) ■ Sports archives

Follow the Britons at: www.albion.edu/sports/ It’s the next best thing to being here!

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Class notes deadline The deadline for class notes appearing in this issue of Io Triumphe was Oct. 24, 2003. Notes received after that date will appear in the next issue.

Class news 32 Mildred Black, ’32, has written a book, Laughter and Life in Africa, based on the 37 years she spent as a missionary in Liberia. Black arrived in Liberia in January 1939 and, among her many activities there, helped create a written form of the Mano tribal language. Her book was published by Brentwood Christian Press and is available from Mt Hope United Methodist Church in Lansing or from the author at 601 N. Cedar St., Lansing.

47 Philip Gannon, ’47, gave a special presentation to the leadership and faculty at Lansing Community College for the Fall Kickoff 2003. He presented a summary of his current research project called “Events and People that Shaped Policy and Development at Lansing Community College during the 1950s through the 1980s.” Gannon was the founding president of Lansing Community College. He lives in Traverse City.

52 Robert Base, ’52, recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Barbara. They took an anniversary trip through the New England fall foliage. They live in Leesburg, VA. Bud, ’52, and Dot Newhart Parker, ’53, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They have three children, including Randy Parker, ’76, and five grandchildren. The Parkers live in East Jordan and can be reached by e-mail at: budot53@adelphia.net.

53 Byron Ayres, ’53, 2510 Cinderella Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3013, taught mathematics at the junior high and senior high levels for 29 years, served as an adjunct teacher at Cuyamaca Junior College for 10 more years and is now retired. He earned his California teaching credential from San Diego State College in 1959, and earned his master’s degree from United States International University in 1969. He is married to Esther Ayres. Corinne Leland Barger, ’53, 5819 Woodsong Way, Kalamazoo, MI 490098228, serves as a volunteer at a food pantry and at Red Cross blood drives. She and her husband, Jack Barger, ’50, enjoyed a 12day cruise that began in Tahiti and went around the islands and on to Hawaii. They moved to Kalamazoo after 35 years in Blissfield to be closer to their daughter and her family. They are enjoying a new granddaughter.

Shirley Kennedy Battershall, ’53, 3638 Cook Valley Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, is a retired teacher. She serves as a caregiver at Clark Retirement Community. She and her husband, Philip, took a winter vacation in Green Valley, AZ, and also enjoy spending the summer at their cottage in Rockford. They have a son, Jeffrey, ’86, and a granddaughter. Elwood Bender, ’53, 11355 168th Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417, has retired as an instructor at Muskegon Community College. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Michigan and did further work at Purdue University, American University and the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Mary Lou, have been married for 41 years and have a son. They have traveled throughout the United States and to 32 foreign countries. They spend the winter in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Jean Wallace Berriman, ’53, 3218 Jacque St., Flint, MI 48532, has retired from a teaching career with the Flint Public Schools. She is a tutor at an elementary school and is a member of the choir at the Court Street United Methodist Church in Flint. She and her husband, Gerald, have traveled throughout the United States in their motor home. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July, and welcomed a new granddaughter in April. Jeanette Braun Black, ’53, 5075 Midmoor Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, and her husband, Lawrence “Ed” Black, ’51, enjoy boating, and have a 53-foot Hatteras that they traveled on for the winter of 1999 and 2000. They have also toured in Europe. Married for 51 years, they have two sons and three grandsons.

Robert Bollman, ’53, 113 Little Cherokee Ridge, Hendersonville, NC 28739, retired in 2002 from the firm of Bollman & Lesser in Lake Forest, IL. He served as an attorney in Lake Forest for 40 years. He is married to Joy. Patricia Muehlenbeck Bradstreet, ’53, 1031 Wall Lake Dr., Delton, MI 490469517, is retired. A former teacher, she also was a supervisor at Kellogg Co. Patricia and her husband, Daniel Bradstreet, ’53, travel to Gulf Shores, AL, each winter. They also enjoy traveling to the West Coast and Las Vegas. Patricia Sanford Brown, ’53, 14335 29 Mile Rd., Albion, MI 49224, is a retired voice teacher. She is a member of several community organizations and is part of a team that serves meals to seniors. She is especially active in the United Methodist Church. For three years, she and her husband, Tom Brown II, ’56, have sung with the Albion College choir during the fall semester. They drove to Alaska for the second time in 2001. They also spend the month of January in Naples, FL. Patraicia received Albion’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1978. They have three children, Steven, ’79, Peter, ’84, and Mary, ’85. Esther Catton Corley, ’53, 1201 Buttonwood Ct., El Cajon, CA 92019, is a volunteer in a library bookstore. She has been dinosaur fossil hunting in the past, and her passions are photography and travel. Esther traveled to Churchill, Canada, to photograph polar bears. She is married to Foss Corley. Harold Filbrandt, ’53, 77020 County Road 380, South Haven, MI 49090-9417, is a retired United Methodist pastor, who now serves as a chaplain for South Haven Area Hospice. An avid gardener, Harold created

a garden in 2002 to honor the Sept. 11 attacks. More than 700 visited, including newspaper and television coverage and representatives from the Pentagon. He and his wife, Marian, have traveled to Alaska and New Zealand. They have been married for 47 years, and have three sons and eight grandchildren. David Fowler, ’53, 3003 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, is the owner of Peninsular Leasing Inc. and the Fowler Agency Corp. He is married to Dawn McCollough Fowler, ’54. Robert and Mary Craft Furney, both ’53, 369 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2853, remain active in their community. Robert is a retired Army colonel and sailing instructor at Cal State University at Monterey. He served for 20 years with the Monterey Branch of the YMCA. He also sings in two church choirs and is the commodore of the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club. Mary is a housewife and a great-grandmother. They traveled to Tokyo to visit their daughter and also traveled to Vietnam, where Bob was stationed during the war. Joyce “Dusie” Dusendorf Gartrell, ’53, 181 North Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561, retired as a librarian at Columbia University, where she worked for almost 25 years. Previously she taught high school Spanish and English and worked as a high school librarian at several schools. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan. A driver for the American Cancer Society, she is also active in her church and several local organizations. She has traveled throughout the United States and to Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany and Greece. She and her husband, Lee, have been married for 21 years. D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

48 John Seely, ’48, celebrated his 80th birthday at the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club in August. The party decorations were in purple and gold in honor of his love for Albion College. The party was thrown by his wife, Lou Ann Garber Seely, ’48, and his three daughters, Cathy Seely Meyer, ’77, Jane Seely Parnell, ’83, and Marcia Seely Carone, ’79. Other Albion alumni attending the celebration were Jon Parnell, ’83, Ted Watson, ’43, Cherry Moffett Watson, ’43, Bill Hammond, ’46, Betty Maronick Hammond, ’45, Marilyn Rundles McTaggart, ’46, Jack Giguere, ’59, Bob Hameister, ’52, Jackie Stiles Harrison, ’49, Jim Garber, ’55, Marianne Johansson Garber, ’57, Vic Knowlton, ’63, Caroline Peterman Knowlton, ’63, Suzanne Stough Ternan, ’56, Norm Wells, ’57, and John Weeks, ’59.

CORRECTION: Betty Dunham Bichl, ’48, was incorrectly identified in the photo that appeared on page 11 of the fall 2003 Io Triumphe. Betty was gathered with other Albion friends in Green Valley, AZ, including Mary Northrup Siebert, ’52, “Dinghy” Spalding Sharp, ’50, Fran Young Wilson, ’51, and Ann Reed Simpson, ’51. We regret the error.

The Class of 1953 celebrated its 50th reunion Oct. 10-11 during Homecoming Weekend 2003. (Front row, left to right) Peggy Sale Kresge, Jacqueline Dunham Rudelius, Janet Smith Shenefelt, Patricia Norris Smith, Jean Wallace Berriman, Mary Craft Furney, June Chrisman Holmes, Loris Porter Lewis, Patricia Muehlenbeck Bradstreet, Jean “Jackie” Marcy Davis, Merrilynn Bradford Misner, Helen Holmes; (second row) Rhoda

Mainville Perkins, Nancy Hainsey, Melvin Larimer, Robert Bollman, John Douglas, Robert Furney, Virginia Wyman Gill, Malcolm Goodwin, David Saxman, Dorothy Bowen Warren, Ann Gehman Taber; (third row) Anna Hill Horn, Joyce Dusendorf Gartrell, Patricia Sanford Brown, Barbara Lindblom, Jocelyn Cook Hodgman, Preston Orr, Dwight Briggs, Charles Madden; (fourth row) Ray Loeschner, Bruce Kresge, George Reed, Margaret “Peggy” Hudson Pedersen, Alice Cripe Meyer, John Crossley.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Virginia Wyman Gill, ’53, 23045 Vineyard Rd., Geyserville, CA 954419624, manages a small neighborhood club and is involved with the Friends of the Library. Virginia was also involved with a children’s authors’ symposium and the Girl Scouts. She and her husband, Jerald, have traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as to Panama, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Spain and Saudi Arabia. They have been married for 46 years. Malcolm Goodwin, ’53, 21330 Mulberry Ct., Farmington Hills, MI 48336, has retired as a senior research scientist at General Motors Research Laboratories, where he worked for 32 years in the fuels and lubricants department. An officer in the Kiwanis Club, he also plays clarinet in the Birmingham Concert Band and is involved in Masonic activities. He has traveled to western Europe, Russia, Canada, and South America. He and his wife, Rita, have been married since 1967 and have two children. Jocelyn Cook Hodgman, ’53, 1020 Cohasset Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 490082327, and her husband, Richard, have traveled extensively, including trips to Mexico, Europe and Tanzania. Helen Holmes, ’53, 2017 Medford Rd. I169, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4952, is retired. She is currently serving as the caregiver for an elderly friend. She traveled to Scotland and Germany. Anna Hill Horn, ’53, 11087 Sunset, Livonia, MI 48150-2946, is a retired teacher. She is the coordinator for Trinity Worldview Series at Trinity Church in Livonia, where she also serves as an elder. Sally Laughlin Kehren, ’53, 191 Charles Rd., Rochester, MI 48307-1601, has worked as an automotive sales representative for 23 years. She is working on her family genealogy in Canada and New York. She has also traveled to England and Ireland. She has six grandchildren. Fred Kistler, ’53, 3835 Duchess SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2467, retired after working for Meijer Inc. for 33 years. He is a SCORE volunteer and a member of the Kiwanis of Grand Rapids. Fred is also a life member and past president of the Grand Rapids chapter of F.E.I. He earned an M.B.A. in 1956 from the University of Michigan. Fred and his wife, Fran, have traveled to Europe, Australia and Alaska. They have three children and six grandchildren. Bruce and Peggy Sale Kresge, both ’53, 1071 North Lake Angelus Rd., Lake Angelus, MI 48326-1026. have been married for 50 years, and they welcomed the birth of two great-grandchildren in 2002. Recipient of an M.D. degree from Wayne State University, Bruce is a retired family physician. He serves on the Kresge Foundation board and is an honorary trustee at Albion College. Peggy is a homemaker. They are both members of several community organizations. They have traveled extensively, including trips to Iceland, Faroe Islands, Norway, Africa, Costa Rica, Turkey and the Greek islands. Melvin Larimer, ’53, 139 West Silver Lake Rd. South, Traverse City, MI 49684, is the director of music for First Congregational Church in Traverse City. He spent 17 years as a high school choral director and 12 years as a football coach. He also spent 26 years as a college choral director and professor, including 20 years at Albion College. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the American Choral Directors

Association and the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. He earned master’s degrees from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University and received the Maynard Klein Award for outstanding career achievements in choral music. He and his wife, JoAnn, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year in Canada with their five children and eight grandchildren. Emil Lenkey, ’53, 10960 Beechwood Dr., Alta Loma, CA 91737, is retired. Richard and Loris Porter Lewis, both ’53, 236 Cherry Court, South Haven, MI 49090-1511 have been married for 50 years, and have three children and nine grandchildren. Very active in the community, Dick is the owner of the Lewis Building, a start-up venture for small businesses. Loris is a retired elementary school teacher. She is the co-owner of The Rose Shop, a floral design business. She is involved with her church and also serves as a school tutor. She earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. They have enjoyed five Caribbean cruises, including a trip to the Panama Canal to Costa Rica. I. Charles Madden, ’53, 2524 Waite Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2210, is a client service manager for Plan 4 Financial Design and a certified financial planner. He served as a school board member and president for 17 years and is active in his church. He is married to Susan Madden. Deming “Pete” Mayo, ’53, 1907 S. Sheridan St., Bay City, MI 48708-8175, retired in 1990 as an elementary school principal. He taught at the elementary, middle school, high school and college levels, and was an administrator for grades K-12. He traveled to Ireland, London and Paris in 2002 with his son. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel and the American Legion. He earned his master’s degree. He has four children and eight grandchildren. Alice Cripe Meyer, ’53, 4 Schooner Ridge Rd. #7, Bath, ME 04530, retired from her private law practice in New Jersey and New York in 2001. She still does divorce mediation and works part-time in the Cumberland, ME, probate office. She is the co-chair of the Bath Democrats and was an alternate delegate to the Maine State Democratic Committee. The founder and past president of Women Lawyers in Bergen (WLIB), Alice is the past president of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA). She has also been active in municipal and Bergen County Democratic organizations. She earned her J.D. from New York Law School in 1972. She has two children and two grandchildren. J. Merrilyn Bradford Misner, ’53, 6141 East Morgan Rd., Battle Creek, MI 490173113, is the retired director of art education for Battle Creek Public Schools. She plays in a hammered dulcimer group that performs for senior residences and nursing homes. She is a member of P.E.O. and the church choir. She has traveled throughout the United States and to the Canadian Rockies and the Caribbean. Janet Albaugh Newell, ’53, 14128 Ingram, Livonia, MI 48154-4223, has been an active volunteer with the Michigan Cancer Foundation/Karmanos Cancer Institute for more than 30 years, and has received several service awards. Janet and her husband, Owen, have traveled to all 50 states and most of the Canadian provinces. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002.

Roger Williams Nielsen, ’53, 7673 Currier Dr., Portage, MI 49002-4938, is a volunteer at the Kalamazoo Air Museum. He also volunteers at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and on the cardiac floor at Borgess Hospital. He earned a master’s degree in divinity. Roger enjoys bird watching, photography and reading. Peggy Hudson Pedersen, ’53, 81404 Alexander, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8460, is retired. She served as office manager for a cosmetics company in Connecticut in the 1980s. She is a member of several organizations. Peggy studied design in London, England, and earned a degree from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, in 1980. Peggy and her husband, Howard, moved to North Carolina in 1998. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June and have four children and six grandchildren. Marjorie Watson Pochert, ’53, 4511 James Drive, Midland, MI 48642-3786, is a part-time bookkeeper. A retired media specialist with the public schools, she also volunteers at two libraries. Her husband, Darl Pochert, ’50, is still a full-time dentist. They are both active in lighthouse groups and birding activities. They are also involved in their church. They have been married for 52 years. They have four children, eight grandchildren and a greatgranddaughter. George Reed, ’53, 2608 Edgewater Court, Palmetto, FL 34221, has retired as a professor of education at Albion College. He earned his master’s degree from Western Michigan University and his doctorate from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Virginia O’Dell Reed, ’46, have been married for 57 years. They have traveled to Alaska, western Europe, the Caribbean, Panama and Hawaii. Their summer address is 2471 Country Club Way, Albion, MI 49224.

B R A V O

T O

Sharon Gates Rees, ’53, 2927 Crooks Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073-3277, is a retired public relations consultant. She has done fund-raising for the Michigan Opera, the Detroit Symphony and HADEN. She now has a script registered with the Screen Actors Guild of America in California. Sharon has three children and five grandchildren. Ann Zitzewitz Reitzel, ’53, 1238 Willets Dr., Three Lakes, WI 54562, and her husband, Glenn Reitzel Jr., ’52, have served as volunteers for several LPGA and PGA tournaments at Pinehurst. They are active in the village chapel. They have traveled to 20 Elderhostels, including five in Europe. Richard and Molly Engle Remsberg, both ’53, 519 Fairlane Dr., Alma, MI 48801, spend their time volunteering with the local hospital and church. They spend their summers at the cottage in Crystal, and travel to the mid-south every fall to visit with their children and grandchildren. They have three children. Jacqueline Dunham Rudelius, ’53, 1425 Alpine Pass, Minneapolis, MN 554163560, is retired. She is married to Bill Rudelius. David Saxman, ’53, 222 Wood Glen Lane, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1533, is retired from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., where he was a vice president and national sales manager of insert production. He is a volunteer for Elmhurst Memorial Hospital as a patient transporter. David is also the Republican Precinct Committeeman for York Township in DuPage County, IL. He serves as the president of the Oak Brook Civic Association. He and his wife, Sandi, have five children and 15 grandchildren. Alline Burns Singrey, ’53, 4494 Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94558, coordinates Opera in

B R I T O N S

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. June Luke Dempsey, ’54, was honored by Alpha Xi Delta sorority as a 2003 Woman of Distinction, the highest honor the sorority bestows on an alumna member. The award recognizes recipients’ “extraordinary achievements and outstanding leadership in their professions or service to their communities.” The recipient of a doctorate in education from the University of Houston, June is widely known as a leader in the field of developmental education. A program she developed at the University of Arizona that provides mentors for minority junior and senior high school students is one of the longest-running and most successful of its type. June has also been saluted for her commitment to the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL), a non-sectarian organization committed to maintaining and strengthening the relationship between the people of the U.S. and Israel. June and her husband, Cedric, ’54, have been particularly involved in developing AIFL’s youth sports and educational programs. She is currently retired and living in La Jolla, CA.

the Napa Schools with the San Francisco Opera. Alline completed her bachelor of science in nursing degree during a 13-year residence in Hawaii. She also served as camp nurse for two years at Tech Trek, a program at Stanford University encouraging science and math for seventh-grade girls. She retired in 1996. Alline enjoys ski vacations every winter. She and her husband, Hugh, enjoy spending time with their two grandchildren. Patricia Norris Smith, ’53, 22487 Vacri Lane, Farmington Hills, MI 48335-3854, is retired from the Ford Motor Co. A former graphic designer, she paints murals at church and helps with Vacation Bible School. She and her husband, Doug, have traveled throughout the United States and to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska and Canada. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy Comstock Spalenka, ’53, 2119 Waldron St. NW, Wyoming, MI 49509, is a retired elementary school teacher. She has been a volunteer representative for Heifer International since 1984, which involves speaking before groups and taking displays to conferences. Nancy is also a member of several local organizations. She is married to Gordon Spalenka. John Stewart, ’53, 5568 Mary Ct., Saginaw, MI 48603-3641, is a retired medical technologist from Covenant Health Care of Saginaw. He is involved in his church and the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoys dancing and swimming. John and his wife, Mary Ellen, have enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska. They also took a trip to Poland in 2002. They have two daughters. Paul Stewart, ’53, 4040 Danford Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, is the Catherine C. Heller Professor of Art Emeritus at the University of Michigan. He has been involved in many national and international art exhibitions, and has had several of his pieces purchased by museums. He is married to Eulalia Stewart. Ann Gehman Taber, ’53, 2856 Renfrew, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1452, retired in 1994 after 29 years as a school media specialist in Willow Run Schools. She earned master’s degrees in library science and in the teaching of reading. Ann and her husband, Morris, ’55, and are very active in the Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church. They are also involved with a ministry at a United Methodist mission in Zimbabwe. They spent two five-month periods living and working in Zimbabwe, and Ann has returned three more times. They have traveled to Sicily, China, Peru, Ecuador, Australia, England, Thailand, Alaska and Costa Rica. They have two sons and six grandchildren. Betty Smith Teibert, ’53, 1982 Alton St., Beech Grove, IN 46107-1616, is a homemaker. She is a 50-year member of SAI. A member of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis for 49 years, she served as principal second violin for 32 years and has been the orchestra’s historian for more than 40 years. She and her husband, Daniel, are active members of Bethany Lutheran Church, where they were Members of the Year in 1997. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June 2002, when they renewed their wedding vows followed by a reception given by their children and grandchildren. Dorothy Bowen Warren, ’53, 30755 Timberbrook Lane, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4664, is a retired business owner. A volunteer with the League of Women Voters, she is also involved in many other community organizations. She and her husband, Robert Warren, ’52, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Speaking of science . . . Learn more about Albion’s plans for the renovation and expansion of its science complex. Construction on the $39-million project begins in spring 2004. Now on the Web at: www.albion.edu/sciencedrive/ ■ Video clips from President Peter Mitchell, ’67, biotechnologist John Vournakis, ’61, and Albion science faculty and students ■ Scale model and floor plans ■ Recent news on gifts to the science drive

Myron Yonker Jr., ’53, 105 North Lovingood Ave., Walhalla, SC 29691, spent 16 years in pastoral ministry for the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. He also taught Spanish and English to speakers of other languages in public schools in Illinois and Indiana. He earned his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University. He and his wife, Mary Emilia, also served as persons in mission in Mexico, Chile, Bolivia, China and Italy. They belong to PVS (Prisoner, Visitation and Support), an ecumenical program visiting inmates in federal prisons. They began at the federal prison in Terre Haute, IN, and now visit at the federal prison in Atlanta, GA. They have four children and nine grandchildren.

58 Mary Ellen Heath Rivers Barber, ’58, 69 Pond Ridge Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-1403, is an assistant professor of mathematics at Grand Valley State University. She spent four weeks in New Zealand and Australia during 2003. She married Clayton Barber in 2003. Arlene “Lynn” Avery Beatty, ’58, 4082 Dawn Ct., Boulder, CO 80304, is a parttime administrative assistant to the publisher and president of a local newspaper. She also volunteers weekly at a local hospital. Arlene took an extended trip in 2002 to Newfoundland, her father’s birthplace, with her brother. She has been certified as a scuba instructor. Mildred Oberlin Bennett, ’58, 5134 Wedge Court East, Bradenton, FL 34203, is a retired elementary school principal. She retired in 1988 after 30 years of service. Mildred was honored with the Albion Distinguished Alumni Award in 1983. She is a member of several organizations, and she is also very involved in her church. Mildred and her husband, Gerald Bennett, ’61, have traveled throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Europe, Britain, many Caribbean islands and

Panama. Gerald is a retired Episcopal priest. They have been married for 45 years. They have a daughter, Cathy Bennett Cordle, ’81, and two grandchildren. Wayne Chapman, ’58, 315 Eaton St., Battle Creek, MI 49017-4535, retired in 1994 as a high school teacher with the Battle Creek Public Schools. He is a volunteer docent at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo and volunteers on church projects and committees. Wayne is a board member of In One Accord and is an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. He earned his master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1964. Wayne has traveled throughout the United States as well as England, Scotland and Wales. He and his wife, Nancy, have been married for 45 years. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Sue Koepfgen Dempsey, ’58, 1323 Laurel View Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, is a retired elementary vocal music teacher. She taught for 35 years, 26 of which were spent in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She is the co-founder of the Southeastern Kodaly Music Educators Group, and is the comoderator of the Presbyterian Women at Ann Arbor First Presbyterian Church. Sue earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1970 and received a two-year Kodaly certificate in 1977. Sue has three children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. David Dinger, ’58, 1794 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, retired in 1999 as a pediatrician. He operated a private practice in Waterford from 1967 to 1999. David is a volunteer driver for two senior centers and is active in Civil War reenactments. He is also a senior life member of the Yankee Air Force/Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run Airport. David is a volunteer with the education programs about World War II aircraft. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1962, and was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1967. He and his wife, Sue Delbridge Dinger, ’59, have traveled to Scotland, Alaska, Switzerland and Hawaii. They enjoy spending time with their children and six grandchildren.

Evelyn Gislason Durkee, ’58, 40074 Wallaby Rd., Rice, MN 56367, is a retired United Methodist minister and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. She and her husband volunteer doing environmental education within the National Council of Churches’ Climate Change Program. Evelyn has traveled with her husband’s college students to Sichuan Province in China for a semester abroad. She and her husband, Philip, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Center, Inc., a school that teaches English to international students. During its 13-year existence, the school has taught more than 8,000 students. She is a member of many groups and organizations. Norma received the Small Business Award from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in 1998 and the Georgia Small Family Business Award in 2002 from Kennesaw University’s School of Business. She and her husband, David, have been married for 46 years and have five children.

John and M. Jean Magatti Fought, both ’58, 1112 Kalamazoo Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770-3223, are active in community affairs. John retired from an accounting firm partnership after 32 years and is now working as a vice president and CFO at Great Lakes Energy Cooperative. He is chairman of the Petoskey Zoning Board of Appeals and serves as treasurer of the Petoskey/Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. Jean is a member of the Petoskey Public Library Commission. The group broke ground in July for a major renovation and expansion project. She is a member of the Little Traverse Choral Society. They celebrated the birth of two new grandchildren.

Ron Keller, ’58, 129 Oakland Place, Battle Creek, MI 49015-3907, is retired after 42 years in the ministry with the United Methodist Church. He now serves as executive director of In One Accord (Council of Churches) in Battle Creek and is the pastor of the Leroy Congregational Church. Ron is an organist for the Masonic lodge and served on the United Way board for six years. He earned a master of divinity degree from Oberlin Graduate School of Theology and Vanderbilt Divinity School. Ron and his wife, Patricia Reppert Keller, ’61, have traveled throughout the United States. They have four children and three grandchildren.

Betsy Sturm Gauss, ’58, 1042 Old Cutler Rd., Lake Wales, FL 33898, directs a tutoring program for kindergarten through second-graders after school twice a week. Betsy trains volunteer tutors and also teaches GED classes twice a week. She and her husband, Allan, moved from Albion to Lake Wales in 1998. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. David Haan, ’58, 18711 Appletree Lane, Spring Lake, MI 49456-1109, is retired from the employee benefit/group insurance business. He is a chartered life underwriter. He has served on the board of Spring Lake Presbyterian Housing Corporation for 15 years, and has been an elder for Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Diane, have been married for 41 years. They have two daughters, Dori Haan Coutreur, ’90, and Debra Haan, ’99. They have a grandchild. Norma Finkbeiner Hills, ’58, 410 Houze Way, Roswell, GA 30076, is the owner/ president of the International Language

Margaret Burr Kidston, ’58, 47127 Beechcrest Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170-3406, retired after 30 years as a teacher with Plymouth Canton Schools. She is a volunteer and docent with the Plymouth Historical Museum. Margaret is also a member of the Woman’s Club and served as the chair of civic giving. Margaret and her husband, Brian Kidston, ’58, have traveled throughout the United States. They have been married for 43 years. John Kinne, ’58, 1047 W. Colonial Park, Grand Ledge, MI 48837-2216, is a retired teacher. He is active in First United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Sandra Brandt, ’59, have traveled to Hawaii and Alaska. Ila Jean Sloan Leavy, ’58, 20491 WCR 44, La Salle, CO 80645, is a member of Greeley Chorale and Family of Christ Presbyterian Church. A retired teacher, Ila earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She traveled to Australia in 2002. Ila is married to Frank Boulter and has two children.

Bill Lipke, ’58, 161 Austin Dr. #17, Burlington, VT 05401, is a professor emeritus of art history at the University of Vermont. He does research on war memorials and has been a Hospice volunteer for the past 10 years. Bill sings with two groups and enjoys kayaking, skiing, hiking and sailing. He earned his master’s degree from Wayne State University in 1963 and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1966. Bill also earned a master’s degree from St. Michael’s College in 1996. He travels yearly to Charleston, SC, and has also traveled to London, Flanders and northern Spain. He has two children. John Logan, ’58, 1960 Wentworth Dr., Canton, MI 48188-3132, is a retired selfemployed dentist. In addition to his private practice, he taught at the University of Michigan Dental School and Washtenaw Community College. John and his wife, Cheryl, have traveled to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, England, Hawaii, Alaska and Mexico. They have four children and three grandchildren. John Lyday, ’58, 2917 Cathmar St., Burlington, IA 52601-1527, is a retired pathologist and laboratory director. He was a physician with a pathology specialty and a radioisotopic sub-specialty. John served as laboratory director for eight years before his retirement in 1998. He enjoys computers, woodworking and golf. John and his wife, Marilyn, have traveled on cruises to Hawaii and the Caribbean. They have also enjoyed a New England fall foliage tour. They have been married for 41 years and have four children and eight grandchildren. Nancy Westphal Madtes, ’58, 2705 Woodview Dr., Lansing, MI 48911-1725, is retired and previously worked at home doing desktop publishing. Nancy spends the winter in Cape Canaveral, FL. She is married to William Madtes. Patricia Harris Metz, ’58, 3754 Audrey Rae Lane, Howell, MI 48843, is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She previously worked for Detroit Public Schools. Patricia received the Career Achievement Award from the Midwest

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

62 James Leisenring, ’62, was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business in Columbus, OH. He is a member of the International Accounting Standards Board, where he has liaison responsibility to the Financial Accounting Standards Board. James also served as the board’s vice chairman and chairman of G4+1, the accounting standards group composed of representatives from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States. He holds a graduate degree from Western Michigan University. He lives in Ridgefield, CT.

Some former “Bidwell Girls” gathered this summer at Gail Rice’s cabin in Gaylord. Pictured are: (left to right) Kay Evans Abbott Bruns, ’63, Susanna Capper Edgar, ’63, Nancy Lenz Bedell, ’63, Linda LoPrete Carlson, ’63, Gail Hotchkiss Rice, ’63, Jane Conklin Ott Eaton, ’63. Also in attendance was Yvonne McRoberts Hooker, ’63. School Social Work Council in 2001. She is also involved with the National Association of Social Workers. In 1990, she was named the School Social Worker of the Year for metropolitan Detroit, and has twice been awarded the Spirit of Detroit award. Patricia earned her master’s degree from Wayne State University School of Social Work. She has traveled throughout the United States. Patricia has two children and two grandchildren. Kent Moorehead, ’58, 117 Blueberry Pond Dr., Brewster, MA 02631, is a minister with the United Methodist Church. He climbed Mt. Washington with Bob Waterman, ’58. Kent earned master of divinity and doctor of divinity degrees from Boston University. He and his wife, Bethany, were married in 2001. They have traveled to Maine, Canada, Colorado, Panama and Scotland. Patricia Brown Owens, ’58, 500 North and South Rd., St. Louis, MO 63130, is active in the United Church of Christ and the Washington University Women’s Club, where she was a past president. Patricia earned a master’s degree in special education from the University of Michigan. She and her husband, William, have traveled to China, Russia, Berlin, London, Alaska and Hawaii. They have three grandchildren. Margaret Seabury, ’58, PO Box 143, Gasport, NY 14067, is an ESL and GED teacher in Sanborn, NY. She also runs an art business, Cloudgate Studio, in Middleport, NY. Margaret has taught in Falmouth, MA, Iceland, Russia, the Dominican Republic and South Korea. She has traveled to England, Scotland, Vienna, Amsterdam, Iceland, France, Spain and Morocco. She did graduate work at Harvard University, Middlebury College and the Massachusetts College of Art.

Janet VanWingen Taylor, ’58, 3250 O’Brien SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, is a homemaker and volunteer. She is a tutor at Grand Rapids’ Henry Paideia Academy and is active in the Grand Rapids First United Methodist Church. Janet earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She is married to Joe Taylor, ’59, and they enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Jack Thistlewaite, ’58, 1314 Somerset, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1031, retired in 1992 from Manufacturers Bank, now Comerica Bank. He spends the winters in Mesa, AZ. Lowell Walsworth, ’58, 1412 East Hatch St., Sturgis, MI 49091, is program director in communications studies at Olivet College. He is a retired United Methodist minister. Lowell received the Donald Morrison award for being the “Most Influential Professor.” He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and his M.Div. degree from Garrett Theological Institute. Lowell is married to Jessica, and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jack and Joanne Sprunk Wilson, both ’58, 486 Vista Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, are both retired. Virginia Adams Church Wilson, ’58, 4010 48th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105, is retired from teaching in the Seattle school district. She is a board member for University Adult Day Care, a care facility for the frail and aged. Virginia completed a master’s at Pacific Oaks College in early childhood education. She has traveled to Germany, Russia, Scandinavia, Italy, Florence and Venice. Virginia married John Wilson in 2003.

Hospital in Grand Rapids in 1967, and did his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital in Denver, CO, in 1969. Peter Broerse, ’63, Ringlaan 3, Baarn, The Netherlands, 3743 DA, operates his own business as an interim manager, working primarily with failing schools. He previously headed one of the most wellknown grammar schools in The Netherlands for 18 years. Last year he graduated from the Masterclass of Interim Management at the Rotterdam School of Management at the Erasmus University. Peter and his wife, Annemarie Schoute, have two sons. Joanna Norris Burton, ’63, 1448 Oak Bluff Lane, Kirkwood, MO 63122, is a social worker with Lutheran Family & Children’s Services. She is married to Earl Burton. James Catto, ’63, 32745 Robinhood Dr., Beverly Hills, MI 48025-2516, is a physician. He is the vice chief of surgery for William Beaumont Hospital and serves as medical director of operating rooms. He earned his M.D. degree at Wayne State University. He and his wife, Pamela, have three daughters and six grandchildren.

Carole Evans Alm, ’63, 1511 Prairie Grove Dr., Houston, TX 77077, is a real estate agent with John Daugherty Realtors in Houston. She has been a real estate agent for 25 years, and she taught elementary school for 12 year prior to that. Carole is a member of the local, state and national associations of realtors. In 1996 she received the “Women of Excellence” award from the Federation of Houston Professional Women. Carole is active in women’s networking and support groups as well as her church. She traveled to the Tuscan countryside in Italy in 2001. She became a grandmother for the first time in August.

Darwin Christiansen, ’63, 4091 Squire Lane, Flushing, MI 48433, is retired. He has been inducted into the Greater Flint Hall of Fame, the Albion College Hall of Fame and the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He traveled to New York City to see the site of the World Trade Center. Darwin and his wife, Patty, have 14 grandchildren.

Nancy Lenz Bedell, ’63, 4508 Winged Foot Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 495462259, is a volunteer with the local peace coalition, ACLU and God’s Kitchen, a local soup kitchen. She is a board member for Michigan Hemlock/End of Life Choices. Nancy completed the Michigan master gardener course in 2000 and the advanced master gardener course in 2002 and does gardening at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. She has traveled to Germany, Spain and Japan. She and her husband, Alan Bedell, ’62, have two sons.

Susanne Wagoner Clay, ’63, 1605 Hall St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3963, retired from East Grand Rapids Public Schools in 1999, where she served as a middle school counselor. She is a member of the Governing Board of the Michigan School Counselor Association. Susanne is also a board member of Friends of the Library of East Grand Rapids. She earned a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Western Michigan University in 1969. Susanne and her husband, Harry, have two daughters.

Joyce Livak Benjamins, ’63, 1310 S. Oxford Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 38236, is a neuroscientist and professor and associate chair of research at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her husband, David Benjamins, ’62, is a pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Detroit Institute for Children. They are active members of Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church. They went biking in Tuscany, and also enjoyed a cruise to Alaska. They have two daughters and two grandchildren. Their niece is Nancy Livak, ’06, from San Jose, CA.

Polly Howe Clemo, ’63, 369 Lake Forest Dr., Bay Village, OH 44140, is responsible for marketing, development, community and government relations for Benjamin Rose, a 95-year-old non-profit that serves Greater Cleveland’s elderly population. She previously worked as director of marketing for a commercial/industrial real estate company for nine years. She has traveled to Europe with her daughter. Polly has two children and two grandchildren.

Marcia Bouma, ’63, 4360 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49548-3366, is owner of a book swap. She is active in the Division Avenue Business Association and the newly created Downtown Development Area (DDA). Roy Boyer, ’63, 700 West St., Gaylord, MI 49735, is a physician. He and his wife, Rita, have a combined family of six children and six grandchildren. William Bremer, ’63, 173 Topaz Way, San Francisco, CA 94131-2535, is a retired pediatrician. He practiced general pediatrics in the mission district of San Francisco. For the past five years he has been taking German and astronomy courses at City College of San Francisco. William is also enjoying piano lessons and studying genealogy. A 1966 graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, he completed his internship at Butterworth

M. Helen Crandall, ’63, 2607 East McCoy Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735-9114, is retired. She is an officer for Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Helen is also a member of First Congregational Church and is cochair of Crop Walk. Helen and her husband, Donald, have six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Cathy Noble Downs, ’63, 1935 Teal Lane, Boise, ID 83706-4049, retired from teaching in August 2003. She taught elementary school and college. Cathy has two granddaughters. James Dunn, ’63, 736 Governors Circle, Newtown Square, PA 19073-2607, is group president for Atofina Chemicals. He is married to Sandy. Ellen Oswald Force, ’63, 6445 Mission Ridge, Traverse City, MI 49686, retired two years ago after 28 years of teaching, mostly preschool. She and her husband, Curtis, spend most of the winter in Englewood, FL. They have been married for 39 years and have two children and two grandchildren.

James Goodnow, ’63, 310 Harbor Pointe Dr., East Peoria, IL 61611-9652, is a professor and coordinator of international business for Bradley University, where he has worked for 17 years. He also served as a visiting professor of international business at the University of Economics in Prague, Czech Republic, in 1995 and 2003. James traveled to China twice with Bradley’s Executive M.B.A. program. He is active in his church. He is also a fellow of the Academy of International Business. James earned his M.B.A. and D.B.A. from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He and his wife, Tonya, have been married for 11 years and have three children between them. Russell Gray III, ’63, PO Box 43351, Cincinnati, OH 45243-0351, is a writer. He has had two books published, Consumed in Freedom’s Flame: A Novel of Ireland’s Struggle for Freedom, 1916-1921 and Forever Green: Ireland Now & Again. He is married to Mary Ann Gray. Tom Grimshaw, ’63, 470 Riverside Dr., Cheshire, CT 06410, has a business restoring antique clocks and music boxes. Tom is also teaching astronomy in area schools. He is president of the American Clock & Watch Museum and chairman of The Quinnipac Watershed Partnership. Tom has traveled to Africa to see a solar eclipse. He married Ramona LaVoie, and he has two grandsons. Donna Derwick Harms, ’63, 8 Far Hills Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45208-3401, is a housewife and retired teacher. She is a volunteer in a resale shop, where the proceeds benefit a cancer wellness community. Donna is a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and is a former member of the Junior League. She has traveled to Russia, Sweden, Denmark and Great Britain. Donna and her husband, Jack, spend six months of the year in Boca Grand, FL. They have two children. Suzanne McFarlane Hefke, ’63, 115 Chocolay River Trail, Marquette, MI 49855, is married to Norman Hefke. William and Margaret Powell Hendry, both ’63, 1022 Catherine St., Key West, FL 33040, have two children and a grandson. Bill does computer and financial consulting. He previously worked for 35 years in various computer-related jobs, including positions with Chevrolet, Federal-Mogul and Coca-Cola. William also worked in London for two years with QAD. Margot works part-time for a dentist. Margot previously served as an elementary teacher and then as a school librarian for five schools in the Detroit area. Holly Nyerges Hooker, ’63, 28 Marinero Circle, #6, Tiburon, CA 94920, retired in 1998 after 25 years with the Bureau of Maternal & Child Health, a division of the New Mexico Department of Health. She has traveled to Chile and the Galapagos Islands. Holly earned her bachelor of nursing degree from Columbia University in 1965 and her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Colorado in 1976. She and her husband, Jay, were married in 2001. Yvonne McRoberts Hooker, ’63, 309 South Marina, Prescott, AZ 86303, is a teacher at Yavapai College, where she has taught for more than 30 years. She also teaches at Friendly Pines Camp during the summer. She is teaching rental property management and a variety of sewing classes, including 4-H. She earned her master’s degree in home economics education. She and her husband, John, have two children and two grandchildren.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Joan Scott Judd, ’63, 2230 Lake Shore Dr., Saint Joseph, MI 49085, is a volunteer at the Krasl Art Center and Readiness Center in Benton Harbor. She and her husband, Robert, travel yearly to Sanibel Island. They also travel frequently to Europe. David Keefer, ’63, 622 Melville Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, retired in 2001 after 36 years in the human resources division of United Airlines. He is now working as a temporary consultant for the airline. He also retired in 1994 after 30 years as an Air National Guard officer. He earned his M.B.A. at Western Michigan University. He has participated in church mission trips to Mexico, and is a volunteer tax preparer at the local senior center during tax season. He has run in a marathon every year since his 60th birthday. He travels once a month to Michigan and once a year to Europe. He has also traveled throughout the United States and to several Asian destinations. He and his wife, Ruth Ann, were married in 1998. Stephen Kinsley, ’63, 494 Washington, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230-1618, is an attorney, partner and shareholder with the firm of Kluczynski, Girtz, Zamler & McCubbrey P.C. He has been practicing law for 35 years, specializing in personal injury defense. He also served as special assistant to the attorney general and was a member of the Attorney Discipline Board of Michigan. Stephen earned his J.D. from the Detroit College of Law in 1966. He is a Focus Hope volunteer. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 39 years and have two sons and two grandchildren. Loretta Carney Konecki, ’63, 1044 Santa Barbara Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, is a professor of education at Grand Valley State University. Loretta traveled with seven Michigan educators to New Zealand for three weeks to study the New Zealand educational system. She was also a presenter at the World Assembly of the International Council for the Education of Teachers in Melbourne, Australia. Loretta received the GVSU Glenn A. Neimeyer Outstanding Faculty Award for Excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. She and her husband, Donald, will soon

celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary, and they have a daughter. Karen Hansen Larnard, ’63, 821 Mills Ave., North Muskegon, MI 49445, is a third-grade teacher at North Muskegon Public Schools. She earned her master’s degree in education from Michigan State University. She and her husband, Charles, have been married for 37 years and have two children. Janice Ross Law, ’63, 5212 Sagesquare St., Houston, TX 77056-7041, is a visiting judge. In 1998 she was elected judge of Harris County, Texas Criminal Court #5. She just started a freelance job as a travel writer for the Galveston (Texas) Daily News. She has traveled to Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Russia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Europe, Cambodia and Japan. She earned a degree from the University of Michigan in 1963 and her J.D. from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 1979. She and her husband, Donald Jansen, have been married for 10 years. Nancy Sobolik Lenon, ’63, 13960 Orchard Knob Rd., Dallas, OR 97338-9101, retired as a teacher last year. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Chicago. She and her husband, Larry, enjoyed a rafting trip to the Grand Canyon. Bruce and Deborah Hutchings Martens, ’63, 11536 East Indian Lake Dr., Vicksburg, MI 49097-9104, are both retired. They have traveled throughout the United States. They went to Alaska for the summer in 2002 and Maritimes in September 2003. They have three daughters and a grandchild. Kathryn Young Mosier, ’63, 771 South First St., Fulton, NY 13069, and her husband, Allan, spent time in West Africa visiting their son, who was serving in the Peace Corps. Their entire family has served in the Peace Corps: Kathryn and Allan in the Philippines, their son, Brett, ’92, in Paraguay and another son in Benin. They have also traveled to New Zealand. Margaret Clark Patterson, ’63, 3006 Ocotillo Canyon Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220-

3165, is a retired counselor with Carlsbad Municipal Schools. She and her husband, Robert “Pat” Patterson, have traveled to France and Europe. They have two daughters and a grandchild. Louann Pirtle Pearson, ’63, 13380-2 E. Pittman Rd., Adkins, TX 78101-2508, is a fifth-grade science teacher in San Antonio. She was honored as school employee of the month for her school twice in the four years. She and her husband, Dayton, have traveled throughout the United States. They have a daughter. Robert and Mary Maynard Place, both ’63, 394 Allview Rd., Westerville, OH 43081, have been married for 39 years and have a daughter. Bob has been a professor of chemistry at Otterbein College since 1967. He is currently president of the Faculty Council and was elected to Otterbein’s Board of Trustees for nine years. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1967. Mary is a clinical social worker at the Ohio State University in Columbus, working with the families of patients who have been hospitalized for psychiatric illnesses. She previously worked for 17 years at Harding Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital. Mary earned her M.S.W. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. They are cofacilitators for the Central Ohio Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a national organization of parents whose children have died. They are also active with the First Presbyterian Church in Westerville, where they participate in the bell choir and fellowship activities. John Porter, ’63, 6059 Cannon Highland Dr. NE, Belmont, MI 49306-9678, is an attorney and bankruptcy trustee. He and his wife, Sue Evans Porter, ’65, have two children and two grandchildren. George Ransford, ’63, 2500 Fox Run Lane, Magnolia, AR 71753-4360, is a research chemist for Inspec Foams Inc. He took an early retirement offer from Albemarle Corp. in 2000 after 24 years. He and his family are hosting an American Field Service (AFS) exchange student from Paris. He is also the vice president of South Arkansas Symphony Board. He earned his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 1970. His wife, Barbara Pearson Ransford, ’66, is a French teacher at Camden Fairview High School. They have traveled to France. They have two children. Ann Raymer, ’63, 1237 Highland Dr., Moscow, ID 83843-9413, is a selfemployed chiropractor. In March 2003 she moved her practice to a new building that she designed and owns. Her practice won the Idaho Psychologically Healthy Work Place Award, one of four awarded in the state. She is serving as chair of the Prichard Art Gallery Board at the University of Idaho. She earned her doctor of chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in 1982. Since 1995 she’s traveled to Kenya five times and Mexico six times. She has a daughter.

A Class of 1964 mini-reunion took place in September 2003, in Duluth, MN, for a “coming of age” birthday celebration for Carolyn Aishton, ’64. Hosted by Bob Heller and Lois Skagerberg Heller, ’64, friends who came included: (front row, left to right) Donna Gabehart Burk, ’64, Joan DeShon Reichenbach, ’64, Carolyn Aishton, ’64, Barbara Stowell, Shirley Ruemele Bloomquist, ’64; (second row) Richard Ziegler, Lois White, Lois Skagerberg Heller, ’64, Ewell Stowell, Terrence Clark, ’64, Kathleen Clark; (third row) Dennis Bloomquist, ’64, William Reichenbach, Robert Heller, Robert Burk, Leon White.

Gail Hotchkiss Rice, ’63, 430 Commodore Dr. #313, Plantation, FL 33325, is retired. She is active in the Ft. Lauderdale Christmas pageant, both in the choir and as the chair of Biblical costumes. She divides her time between a townhouse in Florida and a vacation home near Gaylord. Gail belongs to quilting guilds in both Florida and Michigan. She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She hosted a Bidwell Girls Reunion this summer at her cabin in Gaylord. (See accompanying photo.)

W. Alan Robertson, ’63, 4700 Skelly, Toledo, OH 43623-2737, is a residential real estate broker and was named realtor of the year for Toledo three of the last 11 years. He is chairman of the local zoning board and board chairman of the largest non-profit retirement facility in the state. Alan and his wife, Marian Taup Robertson, ’63, travel annually to St. John’s Island and Florida. They have been married for 34 years and have four children. Bonnie Pastor Rogers, ’63, 102 Griswold St., Delaware, OH 43015-1743, is a guidance counselor at the Delaware Area Career Center, a vocational high school. She serves on the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Protocol Review Committee. Bonnie also participates in quarterly lawenforcement ride-alongs. She and her husband, John, have three children, Katherine Rogers, ’97, Julia Rogers Stacy, ’93, and David Vang, ’89. James and Tamara Transue Royle, both ’63, 5660 Hacienda Ct., Saginaw, MI 48603, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year with a trip to England. Jim is an associate professor in the College of Education at Saginaw Valley State University. He was recently granted tenure, and also serves as the coordinator of the Special Education Teacher Preparation Program. Jim is the chapter advisor for the Upsilon Delta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity on the SVSU campus and sings with the university concert choir. He previously worked as special education administrator in the public schools. Tammy is a retired elementary school teacher. She has served as the youth choir director for 23 years at First Congregational Church in Saginaw and has sung with the adult choir for 40 years. Tammy has a life appointment as archivist of Congregational Summer Assembly at Crystal Lake in Frankfort. She is past president of P.E.O. Chapter AH in Michigan. Tammy has served on the Albion College Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2000. James Russell, ’63, 401 19th St. NE #4, East Wenatchee, WA 98802, retired in 2001 as dean of business and computer technology at Mt. Hood Community College. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He now writes and tells children’s stories at his church. James is president of the local Habitat for Humanity Greater Wenatchee affiliate. He is also involved with Rotary. James and his wife, Karen Maywood, ’63, have traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as to Mexico, Panama and Bolivia. They have been married for 40 years and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Nancy Patton Scott, ’63, 1555 Mackinaw SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3347, retired in June 2002 after 21 years of teaching in the Grand Rapids Public School District. She is a volunteer for Blodgett Hospital, Meijer Gardens and the Grand Rapids Police Department. Nancy and her husband, Robert, travel yearly to Europe and the Caribbean. They have three children, including Deborah Scott, ’88. Nancy Parsons Smith, ’63, 7765 Forest Ave., Dexter, MI 48130-1332, is a business analyst and Web site manager for Medical Center Information Technology at the University of Michigan Hospital. She has been affiliated with the Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan Hospital/Medical School for 40 years. She and her husband, James, have two children, Doug, ’94, and Diane, ’96, and two grandchildren.

David Sprandel, ’63, 18 North Linden Lane, Mendham, NJ 07945-1107, is a network management specialist with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He earned a master’s degree in physics and astronomy and another master’s degree in computer science. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are enjoying their first grandchild. Milan Stitt, ’63, 460 West 24th St. 14B, New York, NY 10011-1353, is the head of graduate dramatic writing at Carnegie Mellon University and is the Raymond W. Smith Professor of Dramatic Writing. Milan wrote a new libretto of “The Nutcracker” for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. He earned his M.F.A. degree from Yale University in 1966. Milan travels frequently to Spain and Italy, and traveled around South America by container ship. Judith Schnell Stone, ’63, 4790 Forest Ridge Ct., Rochester, MI 48306, retired in 1998 after 20 years of teaching. She is active in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and volunteers at the Baldwin Avenue United Methodist Women’s soup kitchen in Pontiac. In 2000 she accompanied a group from her church to the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. She has traveled to Germany, Austria, Italy and taken an Alaskan land/cruise tour. She also enjoys her cottage in Good Hart. She and her husband, John, have been married for 40 years and have two children and two grandchildren. Patricia Steck Surns, ’63, 9615 Crestfield Lane, St. Louis, MO 63126-2005, is retired. Her husband, Michael, ’62, took early retirement from Georgia Pacific in 1997. He has joined Coldwell Banker and is selling real estate. They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. C. Bruce Taylor, ’63, 4353 East Shore Dr., Grawn, MI 49637-9727, is an attorney with Conklin Benham law firm. He is an elder in the Presbyterian church and is a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club. He is also past president of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Jaycees. He earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1966. Bruce has toured Scotland and England, bicycled in Germany and Austria, and hiked in the Grand Canyon. He is married to Stacey Taylor. Jan Parmelee Taylor, ’63, 130 Lakeshore Dr., Brooklyn, MI 49230, is working in public relations for a faith-based educational support organization with offices in Saline. She retired from teaching Spanish at Huron Public Schools in 2001. Jan earned her master’s degree in Spanish from George Mason University. In August she accompanied a ministry team to Costa Rica. Jan accompanied her husband, Eddie, on a trip to Bangkok, Thailand and Laos in 1999. Barbara Purdo Terrell, ’63, 7119 Beechmont Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, retired to Sarasota, FL, in 2002. She is a volunteer for the National Assistance League, which is headquartered in Burbank, CA. She and her husband, Dale, ’61, traveled to Greece in 2001. Carol Voigts, ’63, 12873 Cedar Creek Rd., Wellston, MI 49689, is a special education inclusion teacher for Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools. She is the chorus director for the Manistee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, as well as for Bel Canto, and plays with the Salt City Dixieland Band. Carol also offers theater and dance activities for area children. Carol has participated in the Danish-American Exchange as a leader and musician for youth dance troops traveling to Denmark and Great Britain. She earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Carol has four children and eight grandchildren.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Carol Price Walters, ’63, 43 Imperial Dr., South Burlington, VT 05403, retired in December 2001 as an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She still consults on quality assurance for newborn screening for the Vermont Department of Health. Carol is very active in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. She is a co-chair of the March of Dimes, and serves on the executive board of the Burlington Choral Society. Harry “Skip”and Joan Hotchkiss Wells, both ’63, 44 Salisbury Dr., Westwood, MA 02090, are both involved in community organizations. Skip retired after 34 years at Adams, Harkness & Hill, where he was a stock market analyst and a managing director. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. Skip has also been involved with The Home for Little Wanderers, Boston’s largest child welfare organization, for more than 30 years. Joan is tutoring children who have reading difficulties. They are very active in their church and in a prison ministry. They have a grandson. David West, ’63, 406 West Prospect Ave., North Wales, PA 19454-2672, is working part-time as a consultant on vaccine development. He previously managed clinical trials for Merck & Co. Inc. from 1980 to 1998. David earned his Ph.D. from Dartmouth in 1968 and his M.P.H. from the University of Minnesota in 1980. He and his wife, Betty, recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. They have two children and a grandson. Mary Jane McDonald Williams, ’63, 301 Wildwood Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 481033643, is currently “resting” after working for 28 years on the Middle English Dictionary (completed in 2001). She has tutored high school students in Latin for several years. She traveled to Italy, Geneva and France in 1999. Mary Jane earned her master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She has a son. Susan Bitzer Williamson, ’63, 1284 Hickory Hill Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309-1708, is a former administrative assistant for Somerset School. She goes back to the school twice a month to read to the preschool children. Susan is president of her investment club and holds an office in her PEO group. Susan and her husband, Mark, have three children and five grandchildren. Meredith Woods, ’63, 1428 Harpst St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6136, works in commercial real estate for Swisher

B R A V O

T O

Commercial in Ann Arbor. She is a member of the Institute of Real Estate/ Management, the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association and the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. She has a master’s degree in art. Meredith and her husband, Yancey, lived in Austin, TX, for three years and Escondido, CA, for seven years, returning to Michigan in 1999. They have a granddaughter. David and Judith Davies Zimmerman, both ’63, 54362 Pocahontas, Shelby Township, MI 48315, have been married for 41 years and have two daughters and three granddaughters. David works parttime in commercial real estate with Unity Real Estate in Mt. Clemens. He has been involved with the Mt. Clemens Rotary for 33 years. Judith retired in 2000 as an elementary school principal for Utica Community Schools. She now works with student teachers from Michigan State University and Oakland University. Judith earned her master’s degree in counseling from Michigan State University and a specialist degree from Oakland University. David and Judith took a Caribbean cruise, and have also traveled to England, Ireland and Wales.

65 Dick Dana, ’65, competed in the 24th Michigan Senior Olympics in Lansing. He won a gold medal in the discus and shotput throw. He lives in Calumet.

68 Barbara Van Fleet Buell Aumiller, ’68, 1400 Christmas Valley Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63005, is a first-grade teacher. She is a member of Delta Gamma Alumnae of St. Louis, and served as president of the group from 1996 to 1998. Barbara earned her master’s degree in 1996. She has traveled to Europe and Mexico. Barbara and her husband, Bob, have been married for four years. Between them, they have two daughters, two sons and three grandsons. Steve Basha, ’68, 727 Boxwood Rd., Woodland, CA 95695, is an attorney and county counsel for Yolo County, a position he has had since September 2000. He is involved with many professional and community organizations. Steve and his wife, Susan, have three children.

B R I T O N S

Albion President Peter Mitchell, ’67, received the Columbia College Medallion, the school’s highest honor, in October 2003. Peter served as Columbia College’s president from 1988 until he was named Albion’s president in 1997. During his tenure, the college “distinguished itself as a national leader in the field of leadership studies for women, founded the Leadership Institute, and constructed the Johnnie Cordell Breed Leadership Center for Women.” Under his presidency, U.S. News and World Report also named the college as one of the top five regional liberal arts colleges in the South. Peter has recently completed 20 years as a college president, having also headed Lasell College in Newton, MA.

Barry Brown, ’68, 2817 Ringgold Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192-1211, retired in February 2003 from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He and his wife, Jeannie, have a son. Emily Canterbury, ’68, PO Box 254, Ada, OH 45810, worked with her cousin to build a new home on her farm. She has received her private investigator certificate. Emily and her dog volunteer at Hardin Hills Health Care Center. Emily has traveled throughout the United States. Chuck Cochran, ’68, 6001 McKinley St., Bethesda, MD 20817, is the chief operating officer for the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association. He is active with the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church and is a Stephen minister. His wife, Ann, is a travel writer so they often travel to Mid-Atlantic resorts. They took their blended family to Venice, Italy, for Thanksgiving. He has a son and a daughter. Paula Collins D’Ambrosio, ’68, 18 Annandale Rd., Leonard, MI 48367-3500, retired in 1998 from a library career in public and school libraries. She now serves as the librarian for her church. Paula is a piano accompanist for the Rochester Community Chorus and serves as director and accompanist for the Rochester Tuesday Musicale Chorus. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1969. Diane Dunn, ’68, 1411 Harbor Dr., Walled Lake, MI 48390-3633, is the author of two children’s books that she is self-publishing. She has retired after 32 years of teaching in Livonia and Palm Springs, CA. She is playing the harp for teas and receptions. Diane has run in two marathons and is currently working part-time at a running specialty store. Virginia “Ginnie” Frost Edwardson, ’68, 5384 Fieldstone Dr. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, retired after 20 years as a folk artist. She and her husband, Ed Edwardson, ’67, have traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Europe and the Caribbean. They have been married for 36 years and have three children and two grandchildren. Roger Fraser, ’68, 1714 Reserve Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, is the city administrator for the City of Ann Arbor. He previously worked for six years in Blaine, MN, and for 17 years in Colorado. He is a member of the Ann Arbor Rotary and established a new Rotary club in Blaine. Roger earned a degree from the University of Michigan and his M.P.A. from Western Michigan University. He was a Vietnam Era veteran. He and his wife, Sue, merged families 21 years ago. They have eight grandchildren. Annette Hall, ’68, 1185 Bear Creek Court, Rochester, MI 48306, is a school social worker for Rochester Community Schools. Nancy Carpenter Hammond, ’68, 4013 South Birmingham Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105, is a geneticist and the associate director of the H.A. Chapman Institute of Medical Genetics at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches OU medical students and resident physicians. Nancy serves on the board of the American Board of Medical Genetics and was appointed to the Oklahoma Genetics Advisory Council. She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from Albion College in 1988 and from Flint Central High School in 2001. Nancy received the Spirit Award from the Tulsa March of Dimes in 2003. She earned a master’s degree in 1969 and a Ph.D. in 1972, both from the University of Michigan. Nancy and her husband, Phil, traveled to South Korea in 1999 and to southern France and Italy in 2003. They have a son.

These Albion alumni and friends gathered in Traverse City this past July: (front row, left to right) Marsha Green Whitehouse, ’70, Russell Rottiers, ’69, Jim Whitehouse, ’69; (back row) Bruce Badger, ’69, John Lane, ’69, Dawn Gould Badger, ’69, Kathleen Rottiers, Mary Christina “Tina” Sarchet Lane, ’69, Linda Rogers, James Rogers, ’69. Dawn Scrivnor Hertz, ’68, 7844 Fischers Way, Dexter, MI 48130, joined the firm of Butzel Long as an attorney in their media/ IP group. She has served as general counsel for the Michigan Press Association for 22 years. Dawn is a member of the board of SAFEHouse of Washtenaw County, helping survivors of domestic violence. She is also the membership chair for the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. Dawn recently finished up two terms on the Michigan Education Trust. She earned her law degree from the University of Michigan in 1971. Dawn and her husband, Roger, have traveled throughout the United States and to Europe. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. John Lindberg, ’68, 405 Hickory St., Warren, PA 16365, is the owner of Luckylindys Bookstore at the Warren Emporium. Gardner Lloyd, ’68, 5324 Karlsburg Place, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, is the owner of Flagship Sailing Inc., which provides sailboat charter services and instruction. He earned his Merchant Marine Masters license and is a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary master instructor. Gardner is also a certified instructor with the American Sailing Association. He and his wife, KyleAnn Bockheim Lloyd, ’69, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Robert Marshall, ’68, PO Box 110, 16768 Starke Rd., Arcadia, MI 49613, is retired. He was an executive with the Michigan Education Association for 30 years. He and his wife, Nancy, have three children, including Christine Marshall, ’96, who married Jeff Goebel in July 2003. David Moore, ’68, 1000 Albion-Concord Rd., Albion, MI 49224, is a lawyer with Tuck, Garrison and Moore, in Albion. He has been a member of the Albion Public Schools’ Board of Education since 2000. He is a past member of the Albion Community Foundation and the Albion Volunteer Service Organization boards. David earned his master’s degree and J.D. from the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Alice Wiley Moore, ’73, have two children.

James Oakley, ’68, 72 Whitetail Court, Troy, MI 48085, is a comedy juggler working primarily in the corporate market and as an opening act. He has performed with the Gatlin Brothers, the Smothers Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Pam Tillis, Bobby Vinton and Engelbert Humperdinck. Previously he was the third-generation owner of a retail furniture store in Bloomfield Hills for 25 years. He sold the building in 1994 to pursue his entertainment career full-time. James earned his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. He is married to Gerry Hendrix. Margaret Gillette Ogden, ’68, is president and CEO of the Central New York Community Foundation. She has two sons and two grandchildren. She married Timothy Atseff in 2001. Nancy Maxwell Perez, ’68, PO Box 10619, Truckee, CA 96162, is a housewife. She belongs to Welcome Wagon in Napa, CA, and to AAUW in both Napa and Truckee. After her husband, Charles, retired, they began spending more time in Truckee at their former vacation home. They have taken several cruises during the past five years and have also traveled throughout the United States. They have a daughter. Ann Perrigo, ’68, 484 Lake Dr., Allegan, MI 49010, is the library director for the Allegan Public Library, where she has worked since 1996. She is a member of the Rotary Club, and she and her family are active in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Ann and her husband, Ed Spicer, have two children. John Porter, ’68, 4460 Hillcrest Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684-9138, is a site manager for the Michigan Department of Career Development, where he has worked for 36 years. He is a volunteer for the Michigan Peace Team. John is a judge for the International Luge Federation and a coach and official for USA Luge. John is a member of the Green Party of the U.S. and was a finalist for the Northwest Michigan Environmentalist of the Year. He was ordained as a member of Zen Peacemaker

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

B R A V O

T O

65 Dick Dana, ’65, competed in the 24th Michigan Senior Olympics in Lansing. He won a gold medal in the discus and shotput throw. He lives in Calumet.

B R I T O N S

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Order in 2000. John earned a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. He has traveled to Germany, Italy, Austria and Norway. He and his wife, Julie Eckhardt, were married in 2001. Dianne Murray Pratt, ’68, 754 Cider Ridge, Clarkesville, GA 30523, retired from her position as senior vice president of Small Business Underwriters in 2002. She worked for 32 years in the property and casualty insurance industry. Dianne and her husband, Richard, ’69, have traveled throughout the United States. In their spare time they enjoy golfing. Charles Raphael, ’68, 879 Foxhall Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, has retired as executive vice president for the retail banking group at Bank One Corp. He has been doing consulting work including helping launch a start-up company in the medical field. Charlie was recently elected to the Albion College Board of Trustees. He also serves on the Albion Campaign Leadership Committee and the Gerstacker Institute Visiting Committee, and he advises the Briton Business Consultants. He and his wife, Sally, are building a home in Williamsburg, VA, and will relocate there in 2004. They have a five-year-old son. Charlie also has two grown daughters, including Kristen, ’98. Rick Smith, ’68, 915 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030, is chairman and editor-in-chief of Newsweek magazine. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and an award for public service from the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. The Magazine Publishers of America awarded him the Henry Johnson Fisher Award for Lifetime Achievement. Rick and his wife, SoonYoung Yoon, enjoy spending time with daughter Song Mee at their summer home in northern Michigan. Rick also has two grown children. Ellen Sarver VanderKolk, ’68, 238 Waddington St., Bloomfield Village, MI 48301-2639, is a part-time office assistant in her husband’s dental practice. She is a member of Seaholm High School PTA and the Cranbrook Garden Auxiliary. Ellen and her husband, Benedict, have traveled throughout the United States. They have four children and three grandchildren. Nancy Blair Wagner, ’68, 445 Torrey Rd., Cadillac, MI 49601, retired in 2000 after 30 years with IBM. She and her husband, William, took a golfing trip to New Zealand and a four-day cruise through the Australian Great Barrier Reef. Gail Allis Ward, ’68, 4508 Summer Dr., Anderson, IN 46012, is a sixth-grade teacher for Anderson Community Schools. She sings in the church choir and works with Logos, a weekly youth activity at church. She earned a master’s degree at Ball State University. Gail and her husband, Richard, have traveled throughout the United States. They have two children. Neil Warriner, ’68, 520 North Glenhurst Dr., Birmingham, MI 48009-4404, is vice president for commercial real estate at Standard Federal Bank in Troy. He and his wife, Joan Nelson, have a son, Tyler, ’06.

69 Michael Williams, ’69, has formed The Beazley Williams Realty Group, which specializes in residential and commercial properties. He is also a regular on the WJR Real Estate and Investors Inside Show. Michael and his wife, Laura Rice Williams, ’70, live in Northville. He can be reached by e-mail at: www.beazleywilliams.com.

70 William Rafaill, ’70, started Rafaill & Associates, a company that specializes in providing technology assistance to individuals, schools and small businesses. He lives in Georgetown, KY. For more information, go to: www.rafaill.com. He can be reached by e-mail at: wsrafail@speedbeam.com.

72 Christopher Rundle, ’72, has been chosen as Harrison Community Schools’ superintendent. He previously worked as a teacher, coach and principal, and an officer with the Michigan State Police. He retired as post commander in Stephenson, MI. Christopher earned a master’s in public administration from Western Michigan University. He and his wife, Cheryl, have two children.

73 Beverly Hansen Andrews, ’73, 546 Anchor Way, Kure Beach, NC 28449, is a freelance violinist. Her husband, John, pastored a church in Chapel Hill, NC, for five years before they relocated to Kure Beach. They have been married for 30 years and have three children. Frank Bacholzky, ’73, 5088 Cheryl Dr., Almont, MI 48003-8763, is a network consulting and infrastructure analyst with EDS. He is married to Tracy. John Bacholzky, ’73, 5154 Elizabeth, Almont, MI 48003-8763, teaches physical education, health and math for the Memphis Community Schools. He and his wife, Marcia, have a son. Barbara Birks, ’73, Running Deer Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, is self-employed, working in a family business selling Spanish translation handbooks for specific occupations. She is also an assistant high school softball coach and an umpire. Barbara is married to Bill Harvey. Brian Fox, ’73, 617 Palace Parkway, Spring Creek, NV, is a self-employed physician affiliated with Ruby Mountain Ob Gyn in Elko, NV. He is also secretary of the medical staff for Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1986 and 1996, he graduated from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed his residency in Grand Rapids in 1983. He is a member of the Lamoille Presbyterian Community Church Choir. His travels include three visits to Alaska, and he has also been to Isle Royale backpacking eight

times. Brian and his wife, Cheryl Bennett Fox, ’73, have been married for 28 years and have two sons. Virginia Cook Himich, ’73, 1125 Sunrise Park Dr., Howell, MI 48843, is a geologist and environmental quality analyst with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, where she has worked since 1978. She is the president of the local lake association and is a regional vice president for the Michigan Lake and Stream Association. Virginia and her husband, Michael, were married in 2002. Gary Hollidge, ’73, 1003 Bishop, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1420, is vice president of sales for Weldaloy Products Co. He is married to Wendy Messinger Hollidge, ’75. Jennifer Lee Huffman, ’73, PO Box R, Petoskey, MI 49770, is a self-employed business manager. She is the treasurer for the Petoskey Library Friends and serves on the board at her church. Jennifer serves as treasurer for the Tropical Rainforest Foundation. She has traveled with her family to Germany, Scotland, Barbados and France. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University. Jennifer has three sons, including Jeremy, ’00. Jane Barron Hughes, ’73, RR 1 Box 48, Mount Hope, WV, is the librarian and head of technical services for the Kanawha County Public Library. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1973 and her master’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1975. She is married to Thomas Hughes. Charles Judson, ’73, 6681 Franklin Woods Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, is an attorney with Smith, Haughey, Rice, and Roegge. He has been active in alternative dispute resolution for the past decade, and was recently elected to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Council for the State Bar of Michigan. Charles and his wife, Susan Chapelle Judson, ’76, have two daughters. Kathleen Lieder, ’73, 8660 Folly Dr., Cheboygan, MI 49721, is an attorney and a partner in a law firm. She and her husband have owned the Log Mark Bookstore in Cheboygan for 20 years. Kathleen serves as chairman of the board of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. She also serves as a trustee of Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Kathleen earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1976. She is married to Lloyd Fell. Becky “Berc” Collins Mann, ’73, 253 Hunting Ridge Rd., Storrs, CT 06268, and her husband, Eric, ’74, are both working on their Ph.D.s in educational psychology at the University of Connecticut. They are both serving as research assistants at the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. Their son, Matthew, ’99, has a son. Their daughter, Sara, ’01, is in her final year in the master’s program in physical therapy at Central Michigan University. Becky can be reached by e-mail at: Rebecca.Mann@UConn.edu. Eric can be reached by e-mail at: Eric.Mann@UConn.edu. John McLaughlin, Jr., ’73, 6300 Brown’s Lake Rd., Jackson, MI 49201, is a selfemployed attorney, mediator and business consultant. In the last five years his family moved to and returned from Argentina, where he headed up project development and other activities for an international energy company. For the past year, he has been an independent consultant and mediator. Earlier in his career, he participated in a Latin American trade mission with then-Commerce Secretary William Daly, where he represented the power industry. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and his J.D.

B R A V O

T O

B R I T O N S

George Heartwell, ’71, will become mayor of Grand Rapids in January 2004. He is the director of the non-profit Community Leadership Institute at Aquinas College, a job he will continue to hold along with the mayor’s position. Before joining the Leadership Institute in 2000, George spent 14 years leading Heartside Ministry, a storefront church in Grand Rapids’ poorest neighborhood. He was also a city commissioner for eight years, and gave priority to assisting family service agencies and the local schools.

from Wayne State University. John is involved with the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. John and his wife, Catherine Vereeke McLaughlin, ’74, have two children. Susan Gardner Middleton, ’73, 72 Sandy Creek Way, Novato, CA 94947, is a psychotherapist and social worker. She previously worked for the Family Service Agency of Marin as a staff therapist and supervisor of post-graduate interns from 1999 to 2003. Susan earned master’s degrees from Towson State University in 1978 and Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research in 1990. She and her family visited Jamaica last year to see where she had served in the Peace Corps 27 years ago. Susan and her husband, James, have two children. Alice Wiley Moore,’73, 1000 AlbionConcord Rd., Albion, MI 49224, is a librarian at the Albion College library and earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She and her family have traveled throughout the United States. They hosted a student from Noisy-Le-Roi, France, Albion’s sister city, and their oldest child visited Noisy-Le-Roi in 2001. She and her husband, David, ’68, have two children. Polly Schweinsberg Moore, ’73, 14444 Behling Rd., Concord, MI 49237, is a homemaker and community volunteer. Polly is involved with the United Methodist Women and the Albion United Methodist Church. She is also a member of the PEO sisterhood and the American Association of University Women. Polly and her daughter rode their horses along the Michigan Shore-to-Shore trail ride in June. She and her husband, J. Donel Moore, ’72, have two children, including Caitlyn, ’04. Ken Nemeth, ’73, 518 Ashford St., Houston, TX 77079, is geoscientist with Schlumberger Information Solutions, where he has worked for five years. He is active in the Houston Geological Society. Ken is past president of the Dallas Geological Society and a founding board member of Ellison Miles GeoTechnology Institute in Dallas. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Texas. Ken is married to Sandy, and enjoys spending time with his family. Leslie Sutter Payne, ’73, 7554 Lakewood Circle, West Chester, OH 45069, is a learning center coordinator. She received the Dearborn County Business Woman of the Year Award in 2002. Leslie also received the Indiana State University Stellar Performance Award in 2002. She earned her master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1979. She and her husband, Robert, were married in 1999. Peter Pearson, ’73, 51 West Rd., Canton, CT 06019, is a home builder. He and his wife, Wendy, have three children.

Robert Plantrich, ’73, 2111 E. Beautiful Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85042, is the CEO of Fire Management Concepts Inc., an environmental consulting firm he started in 2003 (http://forestfire.net). He retired after 25 years as a firefighter with the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He earned a master’s degree from Michigan State University in 1976. He and his wife, Sandra Roberts, lived on a remote wildlife refuge in Washington for 10 years before moving to Arizona. Ellen Quart, ’73, 1645 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, is a psychology professor at the University of Michigan. She is also the director of the Michigan Mentorship Program. Ellen previously worked as a research neuropsychologist in the Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital. She is a past recipient of the American Lung Association Research Award and the National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation Award. She has received four degrees from the University of Michigan. Ellen and her family have traveled to South Korea. She has two children. Elliot Renguso, ’73, 1010 Cedar Creek Dr., Lake Zurich, IL 60047, is an information technology manager. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and earned his M.B.A. from DePaul University Graduate School of Business. Elliot also rides and trains jumper show horses, and is a past executive board member of the Northern Illinois Hunter and Jumper Association. Elliot has made many trips to the United Kingdom. He and his wife, Phyllis, have been married for 26 years and have two children. Walter Robinson, ’73, 9200 Astoria Dr., Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 63137, is the human resources manager for Argosy’s Alton Belle Casino. Previously he worked as the human resources director for ARCHS & St. Louis Caring Communities. A Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, a Little League coach and a Junior Achievement advisor, he is also a business team leader volunteer for the St. Louis Public Schools Career Pathfinder Program. Walter is involved in the St. Louis chapter of the American Society of Training & Development and was recently elected to the board of the Southwestern Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross. He earned a master’s degree from Webster University. Walter and his wife, Jean, have a son. Rick Rodes, ’73, 541 Melissa Drive, Ambler, PA 19002, works in medical education as a vice president of educational services. He is currently president of the Congregational Summer Assembly board in Frankfort, where he recently built a second home. Rick also serves on the board of the Lincoln Alternative School and the Medical Education Company Alliance. He and his wife, Judy, have been married for 25 years and have three children.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Emily Yerkes Baxendine, ’78, 21 Ellis Ave., Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7SR Great Britain, is the office administrator for an arts and crafts guild. She has lived in Great Britain since 1979. She is married to Andrew and has two children. Bonnie Burnham Bennyhoff, ’78, 5950 W. Textile Rd., Saline, MI 48176, works in application development as a supply chain manager for AES, a division of ExxonMobil, where she has worked for 12 years. She also is involved with the Society of Plastics Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Bonnie is active in the First Methodist Church of Saline. She and her husband, Bruce, have been married for 20 years and have a son. James Burton, ’78, 1176 Old Mill Lane, Wyomissing, PA 19610, is president of Manchester Copper Products LLC. Jim earned an M.B.A. at the University of Michigan. He is married to Rebecca Keiser Burton, ’77.

Amy LaBarge, ’75, celebrated her 50th birthday along with several Albion alums in Pentwater. Attending the celebration were: (left to right) Kathy Martien MacMillan, ’75, Amy LaBarge, ’75, Barbara Lewis-Lakin, ’75, John Howland, ’75, (behind Barbara), Nancy Peterson Howland, ’75, and Bob MacMillan, ’75. Carolyn Finn Seckinger, ’73, 5539 Pecos Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47805, is an accountant with the Kemper CPA Group, LLC. She is currently in graduate school at Indiana State University. A member of the Academic Booster Club and Parents Advisory Committee at Otter Creek Middle School, Carolyn is also involved with the Swope Art Gallery. Every year her family spends the month of June in southern France at St. Jean-Cap Ferrat, where she lived as a child. Carolyn and her husband, Clifford, have three children. Dale Smith, ’73, 12202 R Avenue East, Scotts, MI 49088-9337, is a teacher and was named Climax-Scots Teacher of the Year in 2003. He was also named the Most Significant Teacher by the Kalamazoo County Excellence in Education Program four times. Dale served as the adult/ alternative/community education director for 18 years. The program was given a Top Class D Program Award in 1999. Dale has served as assistant football coach for the past five years, and has been a volunteer for men’s and women’s track. He traveled to Australia in 2001. He and his wife, Janice, have a daughter, Jennifer, ’99. Becky Mikeshock Soper, ’73, 1905 Bethwick Court, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, is an eighth-grade algebra teacher for Dacula Middle School. She will be completing her master’s degree in middle grades education this year. Becky has taken two trips to Honduras on mission trips with her church. She and her husband, Mark, ’75, have two children. Vincent Thomas, ’73, 27375 Bloomfield Dr., Lathrup Village, MI 48076-3341, is the owner of Networking Services for Novell (NSN), which provides network integration and support. He and his wife, Coletta Nelson Thomas, ’76, have been married for 27 years and have a son, Quinn, ’01. Judith Herring Winter, ’73, PO Box 341719, Austin, TX 79734, is an avid gardener and aided in the formation of a Horticultural Therapy Garden Club in Austin at her father’s assisted living facility. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Denver. Judith is married to William Winter.

Margretta Hauth Young, ’73, 11703 Parkriver Dr., Houston, TX 77070-2525, is an R.N. and elementary school nurse for Cypress Fairbanks School District in Houston. She earned her secondary education certification in 1973 and became a registered nurse in 1981. She enjoyed a reunion with Jane Greenawalt Westbrook, ’73, after 20 years. Margretta and her husband, Steven, ’70, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2002. They have two sons and a granddaughter. They also welcomed their 12-year-old nephew into their family in 2000.

78 Guy Schwartz Anthony, ’78, 295 El Cerrito Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010, is the CFO and treasurer of Stentor, Inc., which sells radiology image management systems to hospitals. He left Intel last year after 22 years. Guy earned his M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1980. He is involved with YoungLife, Campus Crusade for Christ, John Stott Ministries and the local pregnancy care organization. He and his wife, Gigi, visited the YoungLife ministry in Russia last year. They have three children. Richard Baird, ’78, 346 Drovers Lane, Palatine, IL 60067-5823, is a partner and global operations leader in Assurance and Business Advisory Services with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PWC). From 1998 to 2000, he was president/CEO of Compass.com. He is the chairman of the Albion College Board of Trustees and is involved with United Methodist Homes & Services in the Chicago area. A board member of Global AIESEC, an international educational exchange organization, Rich also serves on the advisory council for INSEAD, an executive education program (Fountaine Bleu, France). He was named one of the Five Outstanding Men of Michigan in 1983 by the Michigan Jaycees. Rich also received the Beta Alpha Psi Distinguished Service Award. He coauthored a book in 1989, and served as project leader for two PWC books in 2001 and 2003. Rich and his wife, Linda, have been married for 18 years and have three children.

Frank Carr, ’78, 109 South 21st St., Richmond, IN 47374-5731, has been the athletic director at Earlham College for two years. He previously worked for 17 years as the head football coach at Earlham and was the longest serving and winningest football coach in school history. He is an elder at First Presbyterian Church, where he also taught Sunday school and sings in the choir. He was a study buddy and mentor in Richmond Community Schools for seven years. Frank and his wife, Becky, have been married for 25 years and have three children. Julia Reyburn Christofaro, ’78, 2555 Queensland Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, is a proposal manager for Identix Inc., a fingerprint and facial recognition technology company. She has traveled to the Caribbean, Costa Rica, England and the Canadian Rockies. She has two daughters. Jane Andert Clarke, ’78, 300 W. Higham St., St. Johns, MI 48879, is a magistrate

and court administrator for 65A District Court in Clinton County. She is married to Terry Clarke. Mark Crawford, ’78, 235 Brentwood Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015, is the director of marketing and research for Battle Creek Health System, where he has worked for seven years. He serves as the chair of Battle Creek Silent Observer and Battle Creek Eye Opener. A trustee with Integrated Health Partners and the DeVinney Fund, he also serves on the board for Lifespan, Channel 41 Inc. and the Lakeview School Foundation. Mark and his wife, Sheila, have three daughters. Thomas Daly, ’78, 2676 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-1770, is the vice president of finance for Goss International. In 1993 his company started a joint venture in Shanghai, China, to build newspaper printing presses. The venture has been very successful, and he has been to Shanghai more than 40 times. He is a board member of The Total Child Center, a program of the First United Methodist Church of Evanston. Thomas earned a degree from Kalamazoo College and his M.B.A. from Michigan State University. He is a certified public accountant. He and his wife, JeanneMarie, have traveled several times to France to visit with her family. They have a daughter. Sharon Berthet DeMusiak, ’78, 7215 Earldom Ave., Playa del Rey, CA 90293, works in marketing and administration for a wine broker to cruise lines and airlines. She previously worked for 13 years in account management at several Los Angeles advertising agencies. Sharon is a supporter of Hollygrove Orphanage and the Boys and Girls Club of Venice, and she also volunteers for local political fundraising events. Sharon is married to Kirk DeMusiak. Elizabeth Whitaker Dolby, ’78, 17401 Kinross Ave., Beverly Hills, MI 48025, is a self-employed manufacturer’s representative. She is participating in her third Team

in Training marathon for the leukemia and lymphoma society. Elizabeth and her husband, Craig, ’79, have been married for 24 years and have two daughters. Cheryl Myers Duggan, ’78, 2416 Pleasant View Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48306, is a teacher at Detroit Country Day School, where she also supervises the study skills program and serves as coordinator for Walk for Multiple Sclerosis. Cheryl also serves as the Sunday School coordinator at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. She earned her master’s degree from Oakland University. Cheryl is married to Charles Duggan. Laurada Boehl Edwards, ’78, 617 Lake Shore Rd., Grafton, WI 53024, is the Christian education coordinator at her church. She also does volunteer work with church, school and Girl Scouts, and she is an avid quilter. Laurada and her husband have traveled to Hong Kong and Bangkok. Her family has also traveled throughout the United States. Laurada and her husband, David, have three daughters. Mary “Kate” Gilmore Evans, ’78, 4126 Massachusetts Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941, is the editor-in-chief of AGW Productions, where she edits and designs Web sites, including the #1 non-commercial site on the Web for young girls aged 7-17. She is married to Thomas Evans Jr. John “Jack” Farrar IV, ’78, 2345 Brentwood Rd., Columbus, OH 43209, is a self-employed photographer and studio owner. He is a member of Rotary International. Jack and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 16 years and have two children. Alan and Sherryl Seavitt Fletcher, both ’78, 1057 Carriage Hill Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, have two sons. Alan is president and CEO of Accountants Inc. Sherryl is the senior associate director of admissions for Johns Hopkins University. She has worked in college admissions administration for 21 years. She is an active

COMING

COMING SOON . . .

Looking for lost friends?

SOON ...

Locate them in the Online Alumni Directory!

The Online Alumni Directory is now available! Anyone who made a gift between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003 may use the Online Directory. Simply send an e-mail message to alumnidirectory@albion.edu, and we will send you a password. If you did not make a gift to Albion College last fiscal year, you may obtain access to the Online Directory by making your donation today!

Give online at www.albion.edu

Office of Annual Giving • 611 E. Porter St. • Albion, MI 49224 • 517/629-0565

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

volunteer in regional and national professional organizations, as well as at her sons’ school. She is also involved with the Alpha Chi Omega alumnae group in Annapolis and the University of Michigan alumni club in Washington, DC. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1986.

Multiple Sclerosis Society, especially for the annual MS Walk. She and her husband, Jim, have three children.

Jeffery Flounory, ’78, 14412 Pembroke, Detroit, MI 48235, retired from the State of Michigan in 1998. He is a volunteer at his daughter’s school and is on the board of Loyola High School and the Hartford Head Start Agency, both in Detroit. He is married to Tanda Flounory.

Philip Havens, ’78, 401 Scarlet Oak Dr., Findlay, OH 45840-7185, is an orthopedic surgeon with Findlay Orthopedics. He is also involved with residential development and home construction with Brookview Homes. Philip is involved in Boy Scouts and is a soccer coach. Philip and his wife, Peggy, have four children.

Janet Gruschow Francisco, ’78, 3 Fairway Dr., W. Windsor, NJ 08550, is the university administrator and executive director for the Princeton Environmental Institute, an interdisciplinary program at Princeton University. She earned her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins in 1991. Janet and her husband volunteer for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and at their sons’ schools. She had a mini-reunion this summer with Patti Martin Kovacs and Heather Rector Jenkins, both ’78, at the Lake Huron summer home of Don and Kay Coster Gruschow, both ’51. Robert and Jeanine Madsen Gruschow, both ’90, also visited. Janet is married to John and has two sons. Gail Barclay Friedrick, ’78, 627 Woodworth, Alma, MI 48801, is a musician. She plays the piano and organ for Alma United Methodist Church and the organ for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Alma. Gail has returned to school at Central Michigan University for a degree in dietetics to pursue a second career as a registered dietitian. She is married to Phillip Friedrick, ’79. Pamela Georgeson, ’78, 30545 Bristol Lane, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, is a board-certified allergist in a private practice. She was voted top doctor in the allergy and immunology category by Detroit’s HOUR Magazine in 2003. She and her husband, Mark Decco, have traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Greece, Turkey, Australia, Venice and France. They were married in 2000. Lee Goldner, ’78, PO Box 887, South Haven, MI 49090, is a financial planner. He has traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and Fiji. He and his wife, Linda, have been married for 22 years and have two sons. Gail Casson Granett, ’78, 2206 W. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009, is a fifthgrade teacher with the Royal Oak School District. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Oakland University. Gail and her husband, Peter, have been married for 15 years and have two children. Carolyn Sielaff Gross, ’78, is a professional speaker and author in Escondido, CA. She is also the president of Creative Life Solutions. She published a book, Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos, in 2002. She is a frequent radio talk show guest on how to manage chaos with confidence. Carolyn is past president of the National Speakers Association of San Diego, and was voted member of the year for the National Speakers Association in 2002. She and her husband, Bryan, take frequent trips to Hawaii’s big island. Bryan is a master scuba diver, and Carolyn takes groups of people to swim with dolphins. Anne Rigby Haley, ’78, 208 Fisherman’s Cove, Lizella, GA 31052, is a wife and mother. She retired from teaching in 1999 to stay home with her children. She now volunteers in several area schools and with the Georgia chapter of the National

Nancy Hieber Hammond, ’78, 3506 Linwood Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073, is a senior business analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She has two sons.

Juliette Hayes, ’78, 10 Vine St., St. Mary’s Bay, Auckland 1001, New Zealand, is a student exchange adviser in the international office at the University of Auckland. She previously worked for Singleton, Ogilvy & Mather, and George Patterson Bates Advertising in Sydney, Australia, and the National Center for Education and the Economy in Washington, DC. Juliette has traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Australia, Ireland, London and Thailand. She and her husband, Kevin Martin, have been married for five years. Kurt Hesse, ’78, 37536 Legends Trail Dr., Farmington, MI 48331, has been a physician in a private internal medicine practice in Farmington since 1986. He served as vice chief-of-staff at Grace Hospital from 1998 to 2002. He earned his M.D. degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Kurt and his wife, Natalie, have traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Tazmania, Morocco, Venice, Austria, Holland, Costa Rica, Belize and Hong Kong. They were married in 2000. Jamie Hilu, ’78, 2824 Oliver Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073, serves on the adjunct faculty at Oakland Community College, where she teaches English as a Second Language. She earned her master’s degree in English as a Second Language. Heather Rector Jenkins, ’78, 31501 Sunset Dr., Beverly Hills, MI 48025, is the national sales manager for Environmental Design and Construction magazine. She previously was a stay-at-home mom and ran a catering business from home. Heather and her family have traveled throughout the United States. She and her husband, William, have been married for 23 years and have three daughters, including Lauren, ’06, a member of Albion’s Gerstacker Institute. Mary Guregian Jenkins, ’78, 120 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043, is a stay-at-home mom. She previously worked for 15 years in marketing with Comerica, Inc., Plante & Moran and Arthur Andersen. Mary is active in her church and serves on the PTO. She also drives senior citizens to their doctor appointments. Mary and her family lived in Birmingham, MI, until 1994, when her husband took a job in Boston, MA. She and her husband, Mike, have two children. Patricia Martin Kovacs, ’78, 22631 Avon St., St. Clair Shores, MI 48082-2421, is a school social worker and French teacher at Fraser High School. She completed course work at the University of Michigan in 2000 to become certified as a school social worker. Patricia previously worked for six years as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with the Detroit Medical Center. She earned her M.S.W. degree from Wayne State University in 1996. She has traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia , South America and the Middle East while she worked as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways from

1979 to 1987. She had a mini-reunion this summer with Janet Gruschow Francisco and Heather Rector Jenkins, both ’78, at Lake Huron. She and her husband, Jon, have been married for seven years and have a daughter. William Krieg Jr., ’78, 31235 Ramble Rd., Franklin, MI 48025-1367, is an orthodontist in St. Clair Shores. He is also teaching part-time at the Detroit Mercy Dental School and serves as a faculty advisor to the student chapter of the Christian Medical Dental Association. William is co-founder and vice president of the Detroit Orthodontic Alumni Association. He earned a master’s degree in orthodontics. He and his wife, Shelley, took a cruise to the Holy Land and Istanbul. They have four children. Anne Duddles Lake, ’78, 1204 Jackson St., Albion, MI 49224, is the Albion adult and alternative education coordinator. She and her husband, Allen, have a daughter, Elaina Lake, ’99. Elizabeth Lemersal, ’78, 604 Birch St. SW, Vienna, VA 22180, is a physical scientist with the earthquake program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She is married to Steve Sickels. Bruce Lirones, ’78, 8699 Clam Lake Rd., Bellaire, MI 49615-9626, is a selfemployed family physician in a small town near Torch Lake. He earned his D.O. in 1982 from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is boardcertified in family practice. Bruce is a volunteer with the Elk Rapids Junior High jazz band and enjoys playing duets with his son. A member of the Rapid City PTA, he recently volunteered his time working on the playground for Rapid City Elementary. Bruce and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 21 years and have two sons. Fredric Maxwell, ’78, is the author of Bad Boy Ballmer: The Man Who Rules Microsoft. The book is the unauthorized biography of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. He did his post-graduate work at the University of Michigan. Pamela Metals Nagle, ’78, 2068 Garland Ave., Sylvan Lake, MI 48320, is a stay-athome mom. She previously worked for 20 years for General Motors, Saturn and EDS. She and her family have homes in Sylvan Lake and Bloomfield Hills. Pamela was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 13 years ago. She and her husband, Lee, have been married for 17 years and have two sons. Timothy Newsted, ’78, 515 North Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058-1414, is a fifth-grade teacher in Hastings. A member of the Albion Alumni Association Board of Directors, Tim is also involved with the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. He earned his master’s degree from Michigan State University in 1982. He and his wife, Cathy, have a daughter. James Pauley, ’78, 17085 Springwood Dr., Granger, IN 46530, has been a flight attendant with American Airlines for 25 years. He has also had his real estate license for several years. James recently coauthored a book with best-selling author Charlene Potterbaum called Granny and the Gay Guy: An Exercise in Unconditional Loving and Lightheartedness. He lives with his life partner, Richard Deuitch. Phyllis McDonald Preston, ’78, 1219 N. Eagle St., Naperville, IL 60563, is a retail trainer with MidAmerica Bank. She and her husband, Bradley, do volunteer work in the area of living history. They belong to the American Longrifle Association, The

Brigade of the American Revolution, The Continental Line and The Northwest Territory Alliance. Susan Counsell Ritchie, ’78, 3880 Sunderland Hill Rd., Arlington, VT 05250, is a Spanish teacher and department chair of world languages for Long Trail School. She has taught Spanish for 16 years and is active in developing new Spanish courses and teaching methods. She earned her master’s degree in 1991. Susan is a volunteer for Manchester Health Services and was a volunteer on the Manchester and Arlington Rescue Squads for 10 years and taught CPR. She has traveled to Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, both with and without students. She is married to Ronald Ritchie. Susan Kent Rohleder, ’78, 2313 Tanglewood Dr., Salem, OH 44460, is a homemaker and volunteer. She volunteers in the infection control department at Salem Community Hospital and is serving her 10th year as treasurer of the hospital auxiliary. Her husband, Howard, ’80, is CEO at the same hospital. The family enjoyed trips to Hawaii in 1998 and to London, England, in 2000. Susan and Howard have been married for 23 years and have two children. Matt Roush, ’78, 24036 Chicago, Dearborn, MI, is the technology editor for WWJ Newsradio. He is also the editor of The Great Lakes IT Report, an e-mail newsletter covering the technology industry in Michigan, which is a project of WWJ. He previously worked for 25 years in print media, most recently at Crain’s Detroit Business. He spent the summer traveling around California. He and his wife, Susan, have two children. Sharon Martin Ryan, ’78, 6306 North Richmond St., Apt. 3S, Chicago, IL 60659, works in human resources for Chicago Scenic Studios. She is married to Tom Ryan. Patricia Danto Saliga, ’78, 399 Fordcroft, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, is a lease administrator with Crestmark Bank. She is married to Ray Saliga. Janet Wilkinson Schwartz, ’78, and her family are on a foreign service assignment to San Salvador, El Salvador. Her temporary address is: USAID, Unit 3110, APO, AA 34023, and her permanent address is: 4043 North 17th St., Arlington, VA 22207. Janet and her husband, Sheldon, have two sons. Kathryn Seeger, ’78, 1461 Morgan Dr., White Lake, MI 48383, is a customer manager for Johnson & Johnson. She earned her M.B.A. from Wayne State University in 1988. Her husband, L. Michael Stiltner, ’77, is a controller for a company in Farmington Hills. They are active supporters of their daughter’s marching band and also work with their church, and school basketball and softball teams. They have two daughters. Peggy Shelly, ’78, 401 E. 34th St., New York, NY 10016, is the president of P.L. Shelly Co., Inc. Norman Sims, ’78, 3856 Elk Dr., Rochester, MI 48306, is a patent attorney with Dow Chemical Co. The chairperson for the State Bar of Michigan Intellectual Property Section, Norman earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit. He is a Little League coach, a Cub Scout leader and coaches basketball for the Rochester Avon Recreation Association. Norman is active in First Congregational Church in Rochester and Toastmasters. He and his wife, Denise, have three children.

Steven and Julie Johnson Spencer, both ’78, 74995 Burman Rd., Richmond, MI 48062, have been married for 24 years and have two sons, including Mike, ’06. Steve is self-employed with Spencer Dairy Farm. He also coaches varsity football at Armada High School and junior high basketball. Steve travels to Penn State every year with many of the Albion football grads. Julie is a third-grade teacher at Capac Elementary School. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University. They took a cruise to Bermuda to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Megen Johnson Stadele, ’78, PO Box 3086, 3 Sundown Trail, Nederland, CO 80466, is an elementary school teacher specializing in bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and reading. She is married to Lee Stadele, ’80. Roy Tepe, ’78, 6140 Darby Court, South Bend, IN 46614-6385, is an administrative assistant. He is married to Tina Tepe. Mark Tompkins, ’78, 1655 Sherman SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, is an elementary school principal for East Grand Rapids Public Schools. He is a consultant with the High/Scope Education Research Foundation. Mark is also involved in the United Way and other community activities. He is finishing a book called When Push Comes to Shove: Reducing Bullying, Teasing and Social Cruelty in Schools. He earned his master’s degree from Harvard University. Mark and his wife, Marsha Rosewarne Tompkins, ’79, have been married for 21 years and have three children. Carolyn Warden, ’78, 4836 Collinsville Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130, is director of education and compliance for FedComp Inc. She previously worked as CEO of the IBM NJ Employees Federal Credit Union. Carolyn co-authored three credit union texts and developed “CU in a Box,” a curriculum for organizing and operating credit unions which is still used in parts of Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific Rim. She trained teams of credit union organizers for Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania and the Ukraine in 1996. Carolyn also spoke at regional and national conferences in the United States, including three trips to Hawaii. She was given the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Service Award in 1987. Steven Wiltse, ’78, 1090 Mill Field Ct., Great Falls, VA 22066, is a CPA with Arey, Wiltse & Robinson, where he is a founding partner. The firm has grown from 30 employees to 95 employees. Steven is on the board of Federal Medical Bank. He is a girls’ and boys’ basketball coach and also coaches inline hockey. He is the hockey commissioner. Steven and his wife, Mary, have traveled to London, Italy and Switzerland. They have two children. Ann White Yanick, ’78, 3254 Essex, Troy, MI 48084, is a homemaker. A social worker, she previously was a therapist for eight years. Ann also worked in an inpatient psychiatric unit for five years and in a general hospital for seven years. She plays the cello in the Royal Oak Community Orchestra. She has an M.S.W. degree and recently obtained certification for school social work. Ann and her husband, Philip, have been married for 19 years and have three children.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

79 Jennifer Trost, ’79, is teaching full-time this year at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich, Germany. She continues to sing at the Bavarian State Opera. She is currently searching for a university position in the United States.

81 Gregory Hampton, ’81, is the vice president of marketing for North America for Clearswift Corp. He recently sold Clairvoyant Software. Greg lives in Half Moon Bay, CA, and can be reached by email at: greg_hampton@yahoo.com.

82 Scott Miller, ’82, has been elected partner in Crowe Group, the holding company of Crowe Chizek and Co., LLC, a top-10 U.S. public accounting and consulting firm. He manages a group that performs credit risk consulting services. Scott lives in Rockford.

83 James Anderson, ’83, is regional vice president for marketing for General Growth Properties, Inc., one of the nation’s largest shopping mall developers. Currently he is working on a mall re-development project in Hawaii and living temporarily in Maui. He is an active bicyclist and completed a six-day, 500-mile ride from Minnesota to Chicago. His permanent home is in Chicago, IL. Susan Anderson, ’83, 1017 NW 37th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445, is an interior designer. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Sid Barnwell, ’83, 964 Leonard Wood West, Highwood, IL 60040, is the director of internal audit for Trustmark Insurance Co., where he has worked since 1997. He previously worked for 10 years at Kemper Insurance. Sid is chairman of the financial committee for the City of Highwood. He earned his M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in 1997 and was named a certified internal auditor in 1999. Sid and his wife, Lois, have been married for 16 years and have two children. Lynda Barrow, ’83, 925 74th St. NE, #8, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, is an assistant professor of political science at Coe College. She previously taught for a year at Lake Forest College in Illinois. Lynda is very involved in Habitat for Humanity, working on houses locally as well as in Honduras and Mexico. She is also active in her church. Lynda recently taped her third appearance on a local television program, “Ethical Perspectives on the News.” She received a grant from the Rhodes Consultation on the Future of the ChurchRelated College. She earned her master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in 1988 and a master’s in theological studies from Wesley Theological Seminary in 1993. Lynda earned her Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1998.

Carol Feldpausch Bird, ’83, 844 Thomas L. Pkwy., East Lansing, MI 48917, is the controller and secretary-treasurer for Bill Snethkamp Dodge-Saab Inc. She is married to G. Bud Bird. Heather Howard Bloom, ’83, 875 Sherwood Rd., Muskegon, MI, is a business co-owner of the West Michigan Dive Center, along with her husband, Dan. They teach scuba-diving and snorkel classes, sell and service equipment and organize group dive vacations around the world and in the Great Lakes. They are also involved in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the West Michigan Artificial Reef Society. They have traveled to Cozumel, Dominica, Cayman Islands, Bonaire, Roatan, Bahamas, Fiji and Galapagos. They have two sons. Stuart Boekeloo, ’83, 1804 N M-63, Benton Township, MI 49022, is a dentist. He gave a speech to members of Congress in 2003 about the dental health of underserved children, OSHA and Medicaid/Medicare. He also owns a land development company and commercial real estate buildings. He earned his D.D.S. from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Stuart is involved with several charities. He has traveled to Scotland, Mexico and all states where it is warm in the winter. Dan and his wife, Lori, have two sons. Mary Kay Schueneman Cavazos, ’83, 11 Forest Dr., Florham Park, NJ 07932, is a doctoral student in U.S. religious history at Drew University in Madison, NJ. She earned an M.Div. degree from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 1996 and became an ordained elder in the West Ohio Annual Conference in 1998. Mary Kay and her husband, Tony, ’84, have three children. Sue Sparling Collins, ’83, 872 Arboretum Dr., Saline, MI 48176, is a gourmet consultant with Two Sisters Gourmet. She has also worked in public relations, yacht sales and publishing. Sue has traveled to India, Malaysia, New Zealand and Thailand. Her husband, Jim, is a sales executive with Gerber Scientific. They have lived in the Caribbean, England and Hong Kong and moved to Michigan from Massachusetts three years ago. They have three children. Lois Carpenter Costello, ’83, 32498 Dohany Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 483361704, is a third-grade teacher at Stuckey Elementary School in the Redford Union School District. A mentor teacher at school, she earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1989. Lois has sung with a chamber choir, Vox Humana, under the direction of Lyle Brown, ’82, for the past two years. She and her husband, Keith, have purchased a second home in Oscoda, where they stay frequently. They also travel every year to Pine Island, FL. Carolyn Dressell Cregar, ’83, 439 N. Main St., Romeo, MI 48065, is a teacher. She began substitute teaching four years ago in Romeo Schools. Carolyn is a former president of the Romeo Monday Club and is involved with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as the vestry secretary. She took a southern Caribbean cruise with her extended family last fall. They also enjoy trips to the family home at Pt. Nipigon near Mackinaw. Carolyn and her husband, Michael, have two daughters. Beth Ely Dever, ’83, 6563 Fifewood Court, San Jose, CA 95120, works in sales with Realty Executives in Saratoga, CA. She recently merged her printing sales business with a printing business in Texas. Beth works on new business development for the company. She also works as a sales assistant in residential real estate in Silicon

Building the Albion legacy in your family If you are already part of a historic family involvement with Albion College, or if you’d like to start such a tradition in your family, here are two benefits that will be of interest: ■ Albion College will waive the $20 application fee for any legacy student who applies for admission. ■ A $1,500 Alumni Grant will be awarded to all incoming students whose family includes at least one Albion alumna/alumnus (sister, brother, father, mother, grandparents). This grant, offered without regard to financial need, is renewable for all four years. To qualify, the student simply needs to indicate his or her family’s alumni status when submitting the application. We welcome campus visits at any time. Please contact the Admissions Office at 800/858-6770, and we will make all arrangements. For more information online, visit: www.albion.edu/admissions/.

Valley. Beth and her husband, Peter, ’82, were married in 1986. They have lived in the Philippines, California, Michigan and Colorado. They have four children.

Relations and the Boston Economic Club. Mark also serves on the boards of Partakers and International Bridges to Justice. He is married to Judith Hadden Edington, ’82.

Terryl Dietert, ’83, 740 Woodward St., Lakeland, FL 33803, is an American literature teacher for Polk County Schools. Terryl has started graduate work in applied linguistics at the University of South Florida. From 1993 to 1995 he worked on evaluating tests for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards in Tampa, Detroit and Princeton. Terryl has also served as the choir director and organist for Trinity Congregation United Church of Christ since 1996. He and his wife, Janet, were married in 1999 and have three children between them. They have traveled to Vienna, Paris, Salzburg, Rome, Hungary and Sicily.

Sarah Backman Faughnan, ’83, 142 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs, FL 32708, is a marketing territory manager at Lorillard Tobacco, where she has worked for 19 years. She is past president of the Kappa Delta Alumnae Associations in Stillwater, OK, North Dallas, TX, and Orlando, FL. Sarah is a member of the National Association of Sales Trainers. She has also achieved PADI (scuba certification) and is a member of the White Dragon Society of Tai Chi (yellow belt). Her husband, Patrick, is an engineer at NASA. They are very active in their church. They have been married for nine years.

Martin Dupuis, ’83, 337 N. Ward St., Macomb, IL 61455, is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Western Illinois University. He earned his J.D. from The American University and his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Mark has traveled to Europe, Nepal, Peru, China, Japan, Israel, Egypt, Greece, Kenya, Belize and Russia. Lee Eckerman-Caira, ’83, 1804 Springs Inn Rd., Clarksville, TN 37043, is the director of victim/witness services with the District Attorney General’s Office. She previously worked in the office as a child support unit case worker. Lee has served as a speaker on several occasions on the topic of abuse and domestic violence. She and her husband, Steve, were married in 2003 and between them have three children. Mark Edington, ’83, Adams House 485, Cambridge, MA 02138, is the senior administrator for the Center for the Study of World Religions at the Harvard Divinity School. He has an M.Div. degree and was ordained by the Episcopal Church in 2000. He previously worked with a think-tank following graduate work at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Boston Committee on Foreign

Brian Fisk, ’83, One Saint Croix, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, is a city planner and manager of planning services for the city of Irvine, CA. He is past president of the Planning Directors Association of Orange County. Brian served for 10 years on the city of Laguna Niguel Planning Commission and two years on the County of Orange Planning Commission. He is an active member of the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Brian earned a master’s degree from UCLA in 1986. He has traveled throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico and a 12-day cruise on the Mediterranean Sea. Cynthia Greene, ’83, 7645 Forest St., Dexter, MI 48130-1304, is a stay-at-home mom. She closed her private psychotherapy practice in 2000 and now is a part-time public relations and business consultant for the Dexter Karate Academy. Cynthia serves as a leader for La Leche League, a support group for nursing mothers. She and her husband, John Price, have two children. M. Elise Guidobono Guidos, ’83, 4601 Ardmore Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, is a volunteer for her children’s schools. Last year she received the Distinguished Service Award from the State of Michigan PTA. She is a member of the Friends of Oakland Family Services, and a fund-raiser for the Sarah Fisher Center and Gilda’s

Club of Michigan. Elise earned her M.B.A. She and her husband, Stephen, have traveled with Angela Polizzi Parks, ’83, and Leslie Benser Luciani, ’83, and their husbands to Monaco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and most recently, Arizona. Elise and Stephen have been married for 19 years and have four children. Sue Neely Hagedorn, ’83, 4140 Emerson, Skokie, IL 60076, has been a stay-at-home mom for the last nine years. She and her family traveled to Prince Edward Island, Canada, this past summer to celebrate her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. She still gets together every summer with several Albion alums at her cottage in Michigan. Sue and her husband, Jim, have been married for 15 years and have two children. Scott Harrison, ’83, 47950 Pavillon, Canton, MI 48188-6294, is an information technology manager for St. Joseph Mercy Health Systems in Ann Arbor, where he has worked for three years. He previously worked for 10 years at Comerica Bank, mostly in the information systems department. Scott earned his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1998. He and his wife, Donna, have been married for 18 years and have two children. Eric Homeister, ’83, PO Box 4541, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, owns a men’s fine clothing by appointment business. He is very active in his church, and he and his wife, Carol, are high school youth ministry leaders. They have traveled to Europe, Scotland, Cayman Islands and Beaver Creek and Vail, CO. They also go to Northern Michigan every July and August. They have three children. Rodney Howard, ’83, 1130 Delaware St., Berkeley, CA 94702, is a consultant and board member for Synectic Technologies, a communication technologies firm that covers the metropolitan areas of California. He also serves on the board of the Center for Bioethics & Culture. Rodney is the cofounder of The Berkeley Mosaic, a church that was started in Berkeley four years ago. He also serves on the executive board for the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Rodney earned his master’s degree in theology from the Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his family enjoy traveling and fishing. Rodney and his wife, Laura, have been married for 18 years and have eight children. Martha Glotfelty Jennings, ’83, 28 Palm Dr., Redhill Peninsula, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, and her husband, Peter Jennings, ’82, have been living in Hong Kong for the past five years. They have two children. Ronald Jones and Jody Vander Yacht, both ’83, 1175 Dryden Rd., Ithaca, MI 14850, have directed, produced, designed or acted in nearly two dozen community theater shows over the past decade. While living in Hillsdale, both were active with the Hillsdale Community Theater. They both enjoy singing in their church choir. Jody has worked in human resources and non-profit management. Ron is a horticultural professional and an educator. In 2001 he hiked more than 1,100 miles on the Appalachian Trail. They have two children. Philip Lewis, ’83, 12/4 Manson Parade, Yeronga, QLD 4104, Australia, is working toward his Ph.D. in documentary filmmaking at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. He was previously employed at universities in Virginia and Nebraska as a director of media and technology. Philip earned his master’s degree at Indiana University and lived in Budapest, Hungary for five years. He and his wife, Gabriella, have a son. Nancy Rousseau Lindsay, ’83, 1444 Watchers Lane, Crownsville, MD 21032, is a flight attendant with American Airlines. She is married to Mark Lindsay. Debra Caudel Lipp, ’83, 2580 Candytuft Dr., Jamison, PA 18929, is a stay-at-home mom. She is active in her children’s schools, serving on the PTO executive board for the last four years. Debra is also the director of a soccer tournament for the local soccer club, hosting nearly 100 soccer teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Her husband, Eric Lipp, ’82, graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the director of mergers and acquisitions of GMAC Mortgage. They traveled to Japan with The Wharton School in 2000. They have four children. Barry Lonik, ’83, 11300 Island Lake Rd., Dexter, MI 48130-8513, is a self-employed land protection consultant. He left

B R A V O

T O

Washtenaw Land Trust in 2001 after more than 11 years. Barry was chair of the Washtenaw County parks department program to protect natural areas with dedicated millage, which passed in 2000. He has received numerous local awards for environmental protection. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources in 1987. Barry and his wife, Lara TreemoreSpears, have a son. David Lubera, ’83, 1059 Roslyn, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, is a senior audit manager for Cindrich, Mahalak & Co., where he has worked for 18 years. He received his CPA license in 1988. Active in Little League baseball coaching and hockey, David also runs competitively. David and his wife, Kathleen, were married in 1993 and have three children. Leslie Benser Luciani, ’83, 795 Fairfax, Birmingham, MI 48009, is the owner of La Belle Provence, which sells interior design and unique home furnishings and accessories. She earned her J.D. from Wake Forest University. Leslie and her husband, Donald Luciani, ’82, have three sons. Robert Marx, ’83, 149 Highview, Dearborn, MI 48128, is a realtor with Century 21 Curran & Christie. He began working in real estate sales in 2001 after 10 years in restaurant management. Robert has earned sales achievement awards for the last two years. He is married to April Marx. Stephen Moore, ’83, PO Box 2091, Detroit, MI 48231-2091, is a public information officer with the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS CI). He was selected in 2001 for this position (one of 35 nationwide) to act as IRS CI’s liaison with the public and media throughout the state of Michigan. Stephen has been in law enforcement with the IRS for more than 20 years. He earned his J.D. in 1990 from Detroit College of Law. He also serves on the Browntown Township Recreational Commission and, enjoys coaching his sons in various sports, and has held different leadership roles in the local troop of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Stephen and his wife, Mandy, have two sons. Jill Manning Morrill, ’83, 974 Princeton Blvd. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 495063123, is a homemaker and tutors middle school students. She previously taught elementary school for 12 years. She is active with the Cystinosis Research Network. Jill earned a master’s degree in

B R I T O N S

Debra Frey Fadool, ’85, was honored in November 2003 as the first recipient of the Merck Young Investigator Award, presented by the organization Women in Neuroscience. Debbie is an assistant professor in a multidisciplinary program in neuroscience and the biological sciences at Florida State University. Her research focuses on building our understanding of the brain’s ability to encode external information and adding to our knowledge of the degree of sensory processing that takes place in the peripheral nervous system prior to its receipt at higher brain centers. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. The Young Investigator award is given to a woman in an early stage of her career who has made exceptional scientific contributions to neuroscience and exhibits the potential for continuing a high level of scientific endeavor.

science and language arts. She and her husband, Brian Morrill, ’82, spend the summer in northern Michigan on Lake Louise. They have been married for 11 years and have two children.

Rich Roty, ’83, is the senior vice president and chief information officer for Republic Bank. He and his family have moved from Ann Arbor to Okemos. Rich and his wife, Margie, have four children.

David Musselman, ’83, 39 Stonybrook Lane, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, is the general counsel for American National Power Inc., the North American subsidiary of International Power, a UK independent power producer. He previously worked as assistant general counsel at American Electric Power Co. Inc., the largest utility in the United States. David was a member of the vestry at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dublin, OH, prior to his relocation to Massachusetts. He earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1986 and his M.B.A. from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 2001. David and his family have traveled to Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, and have also been to Maui, HI. He and his wife, Johanna, have a daughter.

Valerie Kostrzeba Sheridan, ’83, is selfemployed as a general surgeon, practicing in Arizona. A D.O. and board-certified general surgeon, Valerie was previously the vice chair of the Department of Surgery at Mt. Clemens General Hospital and the cochair of the breast cancer division of the new oncology center at the hospital. Valerie became a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in 2001. She traveled on a medical mission to Guatemala that year. Valerie also traveled to England with her son in 2000 when he was chosen as a United States ambassador to play soccer in England with People to People. She is married to Michael Sheridan.

Angela Polizzi Parks, ’83, 308 Moran Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3435, is the business manager for Crystalare Inc. She and her husband, Richard, have traveled to Italy and France. Dan Patterson, ’83, 5410 Bristol Parke Dr., Clarkston, MI 48348, is a client relations manager for Managed Asset Portfolios. He and his wife, Karen Reid, enjoy skiing and hiking in the mountains of Colorado. They eloped to Aspen, CO, in 2000, and have a daughter. Jim Peery, ’83, 488 University, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, is an artist. Last year he went back to school at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. He also took a sabbatical from painting last year and worked as an art director at an advertising agency. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Utah in 1988 and graduated from the Marchutz School of Drawing and Painting in France in 1991. He and his family had a home in France for seven years and lived there for half of each year. He and his wife, Cindy, have three children. Melany Pirkle Raubolt, ’83, 1732 Charlton St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4172, is a full-time mother. She previously worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner from 1994 to 2000. Melany also worked at the University of Michigan hospital from 1986 to 1994. She earned a degree from DePauw University and a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. Melany traveled through the Burgundy region of France in 1998 and to Russia in 2001. She also traveled to Guatemala in 2002 to oversee the adoption of their second son. Melany and her husband, Joe, have two sons. Kathryn Brockmiller Riker, ’83, 10714 LaSalle Blvd., Huntington Woods, MI 48070, is a private mortgage banker with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. She serves on the board of the Michigan Chapter of The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, where she is the vice president of education. Kathryn and her husband, Bernard, were married in 2001. Albion alums in attendance at the wedding included Dawn Aronoff, ’83, Lynda Barrow, ’83, Anahid Derbabian, ’83, and Lori Kline Stevenson, ’83. Nancy Micali Rotatori, ’83, 1727 Barcelona Way, Winter Park, FL 327895616, is a homemaker. She is also a volunteer with the Morning Star Auxiliary, the Florida Hospital Foundation and Shepherd’s Hope. She has also been involved with Kappa Alpha Theta of Rollins College in Winter Park. Her husband, Donald, is a plastic surgeon. They have been married for 15 years and have four children.

Lisa Prince Smith, ’83, 2719 Beechwood Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, is a sales manager with Crowe Chizek & Co. LLC, a marketing and sales development group. She earned her master’s degree from Aquinas College. Lisa and her husband, Ryan, have two sons. Lori Kline Stevenson, ’83, 536 Cosmopolitan, Marshall, MI 49068, is a logistics team manager at Kellogg’s, where she has worked for almost 20 years. She has two children. Beth Bichler Taylor, ’83, 2940 Pioneer Club Rd. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, works in advertising as a strategist with Fairly Painless Advertising. She is a volunteer at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and at Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids. Beth and her husband, Paul, have traveled to Paris and southern France. They have two daughters. Julie Hoogland Taylor, ’83, 5361 Cottondale Dr. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49509, is the assistant metro editor for the Grand Rapids Press. She and her husband, Timothy, have two daughters. Anne Baker Tuccillo, ’83, 8257 Colling Ridge Ct., Alexandria, VA 22308-1652, is a senior program analyst for the Federal Student Aid Programs, operated through the U.S. Department of Education where she has worked for 19 years. She is involved in the PTA, Junior League of Washington, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and the Friends of Mt. Vernon. A certified aerobics instructor, she also has been a Historic Alexandria, VA docent/museum guide and served as a training and development mentor for the Junior League. Anne and her husband, Robert, have been married since 1989 and have two sons. Kathy Misner VanderLaan, ’83, 425 West Grove St., Greenville, MI 488381715, is the marketing director for Greenville Chiropractic Clinic. She served as president of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce from 1989 to 1997. Kathy serves as chair of the grant committee for the Greenville Area Community Foundation. She is also active with First United Methodist Church. Kathy was named Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women in 1996. She also served on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce executive board in 1996-97. Kathy and her husband, James, were married in 1984 and have two children. Julie Brywa VanderLinde, ’83, 210 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, earned her M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management in 1986. She and her family spent 2000 living in Rome doing a year of mission work for Campus Crusade for Christ. Julie and her husband, Douglas, have four children.

Elizabeth Clem Vigi, ’83, 26490 Ballantrae Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3528, is a freelance illustrator for children’s books. She is also a first-grade religious education teacher, a church adult facilitator and serves as a school volunteer. Elizabeth and her husband, Jon, ’81, have three children. Pamela Collins Woodroffe, ’83, #14 Bowe Lane, Southampton, SN04 Bermuda, is a management consultant and president of CC Consulting Bermuda Ltd., a sister company to the U.S. company, Collins Consulting, that she started in 1992. Both companies provide project management services to executives in the insurance and health care industries. She serves on the board for the Women’s Caring Program, a Michigan-based charity that helps fund licensed child care for needy families in Michigan. Pamela earned her master’s degree in 1986. She has traveled throughout the United States, as well as Europe, South America and Central America. Pamela and her husband, Michael, were married in 2000 and have two children.

86 Keith James, ’86, is an attorney with Butzel Long in Bloomfield Hills. He received an award for commitment and dedication from HAVEN, a group that he has worked with on several pro-bono legal cases. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1989. He lives in Farmington Hills.

87 James Conway, ’87, is the athletic director for Mt. Pleasant Schools. He previously served as director of athletics, head baseball coach and director of the Dow Recreation and Wellness Center at Albion College. He and his wife, Beth, have two daughters. Gerald Hunter, ’87, has written two books, Haunted Michigan: Recent Encounters with Active Spirits and More Haunted Michigan: New Encounters with Ghosts of the Great Lakes State. He is an ordained United Methodist minister currently serving a congregation in Hartland. Gerald earned his master’s degree from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He is currently enrolled in a master’s program in counseling at Central Michigan University. He lives in Brooklyn.

88 Kathryn Walsh Cady, ’88, 111 Maple St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, is the managing editor of Soap Opera Weekly. Her son was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder when he was 2, and she has devoted a lot of time to his therapy and researching the disorder. The family moved out of Manhattan to Westchester County, NY, when her son was 1. Kathryn and her husband, Anthony, have two children. James Champion, ’88, 5314 Wyndtree Lane, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, is an attorney with Hettinger & Hettinger, P.C. in Kalamazoo. He earned his master’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1995 and his J.D. from Thomas Cooley Law School in 2000. James and his wife, Marsha, have a son.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Patsy Gore Clark, ’88, 9315 Hix Rd., Livonia, MI 48150, is the research director for Market Strategies Inc. She is married to Dan Clark. Lisa Valente Cox, ’88, 700 Courtwright Blvd., Mansfield, OH 44907, is a part-time physician assistant. She is a volunteer at her children’s school. Lisa graduated from the physician assistant program at Western Michigan University in 1990. She and her husband, James Cox, ’87, have two children. Monica Das, ’88, Lage Kanaaldijk 123, Maastricht, The Netherlands 6212NA, is a violinist with Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. She earned her master’s degree in stringed instruments from the University of Michigan in 1991. Monica also received K-12 music teacher certification in 1990. She and her husband, Andre Dieleman, have two children. Matt Davis, ’88, is a district manager for Bank One. He oversees branches in Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Ortonville, Oxford,

Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills and Waterford. Matt previously worked as district manager for Bank One and Fifth Third Bank in Columbus, OH. He began his banking career at National Bank of Detroit. Matt has a master’s degree from Franklin University in Columbus. Stuart Forsyth, ’88, 400 Coutant St., Flushing, MI 48433, is the president of Republic Bank. He is a youth soccer and tee-ball coach, and is also a member of the Downtown Flint Rotary Club. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Detroit in 1995. Stuart and his wife, Susan, have been married for 11 years and have two children. Kay Lappin Gil, ’88, 371 Willow Lane, Menasha, WI 54952, is a stay-at-home mom. She previously worked in marketing and was a middle school Spanish teacher. Kay earned her M.B.A. from New York University in 1994. Kay and her husband, Pat, were married in 2000 and spent their honeymoon in Ireland. They have a daughter.

Tim Hamann, ’88, 2100 Planavon, Ferndale, MI 48220-2701, is the vice president of National Logistics Management, where he has worked for more than 10 years. He performs with several chamber choirs in the Detroit area. Tim sang with the Detroit Oratorio Society for nine years and served on the board. He now sings with other Albion alums in Vox Humana. Tim has been the programming chair for Together We Can, a Michigan recovery conference. He also does volunteer work at Affirmations in Ferndale. Mary Judd Hazen, ’88, 1625 Old Barn Circle, Libertyville, IL 60048, works in human resources consulting and outsourcing services for Hewitt Associates, where she has worked for 15 years. She earned her M.B.A. from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. Mary and her husband, Mike, have been married for five years and have two daughters. Cinthia Larkin Kazee, ’88, 1236 41st Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822, is the owner

News for Albionotes Please use the space below to send your news about promotions, honors, appointments, marriages, births, travels and hobbies. When reporting information on deaths, please provide date, location, and Albion-connected survivors and their class years. Use of this form will help guarantee inclusion of your news in an upcoming issue of Io Triumphe. We try to process all class note information promptly, but please note that the Albionotes deadline falls several weeks prior to publication. If your information arrives after the deadline for a given issue, it will be held and included in the succeeding issue. Name __________________________________________________________ Class year _____________________ (Please print name)

Home address _________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________ State ___________ ZIP ______________ Home telephone _______________________________ Home e-mail address _______________________________ Business address _______________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________ State ___________ ZIP _____________ Business telephone ____________________________ Business e-mail address _____________________________ (Or simply attach a copy of your business card.) Check here if this is a new address. Also, if you have a winter address that is different from your permanent address, indicate it in the space below along with the months when you reside at that address.

News notes

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.

and president of Universal Network Development Corp., a telecommunications engineering firm. She is the editor of her yacht club newsletter. Cindy and her family enjoy boating in the Sacramento delta and camping in the Sierra Mountains. She has traveled throughout the United States. Cindy and her husband, Dennis, have been married for 10 years and have two children. David Keep, ’88, 9910 Juniper Court, Concord, OH 44060, is a pathologist and serves as chairman of the pathology department at Lake Hospital. David and his wife, Diane, were married in 2001 and have a daughter. Julie Lundstrum Kirby, ’88, 1452 Huntingford Dr., Marietta, GA 30068, is a social worker and utilization manager for Cobb Community Services Board. She and her husband, Douglas, have been married for 12 years. They have two sons. Kurt Kobiljak, ’88, 21370 Knudsen Dr., Grosse Ile, MI 48138-1157, is an attorney and partner in Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. He was elected to a second term as Grosse Ile Township treasurer. Kurt is the founder and president of the Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy. He is also involved with the Educational Foundation and the Tails Animal Shelter. Kurt and his wife, Kristen Carnes Kobiljak, ’95, have been married for eight years and have two children. William LeFevre, ’88, 1052 Audubon Rd., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, is a faculty member at Wayne State University. He and his wife, Mary Jo Yaklin LeFevre, ’89, have a son. Donna Lewis-Crawford, ’88, 24403 PineGrove Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, is an inside sales account manager for Compuware Corp. She has worked there for two years, after taking a leave in the early ’90s for marriage and a family. After college, Donna pursued her dream of performing and acted in several shows in the Detroit area for five years. She hosted a children’s show on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 for six years. Donna recently sang the national anthem at Comerica Park with Michael Smith, ’87, for a charity event. She has a daughter. Matthew Mair, ’88, 222 Valley Street 4, San Francisco, CA 94131-2344, works in marketing at AT&T. He earned his M.B.A. from Michigan State University. Mary Plagens Milne, ’88, 17875 SW 109th Ave., Tualatin, OR 97062, is a homemaker. She previously worked as a finance manager. Mary earned her M.B.A. from Purdue University. She has traveled to Bora Bora, Egypt, Greece, Australia and the Cayman Islands. Mary and her husband, Jim, were married in 1999 and have a son.

Media in 1995. Nancy left Katz this past summer to become the national sales manager for the oldies and country stations in Chicago. She earned her master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1989. Nancy and her husband, Jim, were married in 1991 and have twin sons. Andre Oei, ’88, 1038 Rockbridge Rd., Lexington, KY 40515, is a special education teacher in Kentucky after teaching music at a high school in California. He is active in the Methodist church. Andre earned a degree from Michigan State University and began his master’s degree at California Lutheran University. Andre and his wife, Sandy, have three children. Stephanie Danner Paluda, ’88, 32741 Friar Tuck Lane, Beverly Hills, MI 480252501, is an obstetrician-gynecologist in private practice at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She and her husband, Andy, ’86, have two children. Marit Rasmussen, ’88, 11 Begalina St., Almaty, Kazakhstan 480-100, works with the ABA Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative, working on issues of international human rights with an emphasis in the area of child protection. She also volunteers for anti-death penalty campaigns and cancer fund-raising and awareness projects. She earned her J.D. degree. John Rosenburg, ’88, 77945 Dequindre, Leonard, MI 48367, has his builder’s license and works as a chief estimator with Denn-Co Construction. He is a coach for two soccer teams. John earned a master’s degree in financial management. He and his family have enjoyed vacations to England and Walt Disney World, and also took a trip to the Grand Canyon. John and his wife, Gerrie, have four sons. David Sibilsky, ’88, 3235 Roswell Rd. NE, Apt. 10, Atlanta, GA 30305-1883, is the director of sales operations for GeorgiaPacific Corp. in Atlanta after working for Accenture. He is active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Outward Bound. David climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2002 and hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2003. Cynthia Higgins Smith, ’88, 1546 Sodon Lake Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, is a vice president and senior trader with Comerica Securities. She is the director of the Bond Club of Detroit and a member of the Women’s Economic Club. Cynthia and her husband, Scott, have a son. Amy Thomas-Mellema, ’88, 2526 Belfast SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, is an attorney and works as senior counsel at Meijer Inc. She and her husband, Todd, have three daughters.

David Norczyk, ’88, 26 Manse Rd. (Cults), Aberdeen, Scotland U.K. AB15 9TL, is a Ph.D. student in the divinity department at the University of Aberdeen. After 10 years as a financial consultant, he returned to school at Dallas Theological Seminary to receive his master’s degree. David is now in Scotland studying and preaching in the northeast at various Baptist churches. He has traveled to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Ghana, Israel and Jordan. David and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 10 years and have four children.

Andy Valentine, ’88, 5067 Plantation Court, Mason, OH 45040, is an electronic banking product manager at Fifth Third Bank. He lived for a brief time in New York. Andy and his wife, Amy Kaufman Valentine, ’89, have two sons.

Nancy Reed O’Brien, ’88, 471 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126, is a national sales manager for WJMK-FM/WUSN-FM, affiliated with Infinity Broadcasting. She worked as a media buyer for several years in the Chicago advertising community, and switched to national radio sales for Katz

Mary Sue Martin Vorbrich, ’88, 8875 Danton Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, is a homemaker and former lawyer. From 1991 to 1998, she worked as a lawyer doing construction and general commercial litigation work. In February 1998 she became a shareholder in a Minneapolis law

Bartev Vartanian, ’88, 3 Brewin Court, San Ramon, CA 94583, is a market maker for Group One Trading. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1995. He ran his first marathon for Team in Training in 2002. Bartev and his wife, Hilda, were married in 1995 and have two children.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

firm. Mary Sue and her husband moved to Tokyo, Japan, later that year and moved back to Minneapolis in 2003. While in Tokyo, Mary Sue did volunteer work for the College Women’s Association of Japan and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. She most recently worked with Habitat for Humanity building homes in Mongolia. Mary Sue has traveled throughout East Asia, and in New Zealand, Australia and Europe. She earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1991. She and her family are buying and renovating an old home. Mary Sue and her husband, Peter, have a son. Jerome Yaklic, ’88, 329 South Outer Dr., Bad Axe, MI 48413, is an obstetriciangynecologist for Lake Huron OB/GYN in Bad Axe. He added a partner to his practice in 2000. Jerome separated from the U.S. Air Force in 2000. He is a member of the county and state medical societies and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jerome and his wife, Kimberly Lightheart Yaklic, ’89, have been married for 10 years and have three children. Nancy Rupp Zamiara, ’88, 4391 Carmine Court, DeWitt, MI 48820, is a homemaker. She is a volunteer in her children’s classrooms and serves as the PTA vice president. Nancy is also involved in her church and the Meals on Wheels program. Her husband, Michael Zamiara, ’87, is the CFO of BioPort Corp. They have been married for 12 years and have four sons.

89 Tim Royle, ’89, has been elected as the 80th president of the Michigan Jaycees. He lives in Freeland.

92 Edward “Ted” Craig, ’92, has been named assistant managing editor of Used Car News, a national business journal covering automotive retailing. He and his wife, have two children. They live in Troy and can be reached by e-mail at: tedcraig2000@yahoo.com. Connolly Sherwood, ’92, is the Title One reading teacher for Maddox Elementary School in Colorado. Her school was selected as one of eight Regional Title One Distinguished Schools for 2002-03. She lives in Englewood, CO, and can be reached by e-mail at: connolly_sherwood@yahoo.com.

93 Maureen Hildebrandt Bauer, ’93, 3006 Marcum Blvd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44092, is the manager of sales development for Costa Cruise Lines in Hollywood, FL. She was named Citizen of the Year for the City of Cleveland. Maureen earned a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. Maureen and her husband, Jeffrey, were married in 2001. Rachael Biernat, ’93, 170 West End Ave. #2B, New York, is a self-employed interior designer in restoration and project management for Biernat Design. She is also an actor and artist and has been involved with many acting and theater groups. Rachael previously has been an associate member of the New York Foundation for the Arts, Lower Manhattan Cultural

Council and The New American Dream Foundation. She has studied at the Atlantic Theater School and NYU and is working on a degree from the New York School of Interior Design. She has traveled throughout the United States, as well as to the Caribbean, Europe and Israel. Rachael and her husband, Joshua Goldberg, were married in 1997.

Caroline Ducharme Engelbert, ’93, 2424 Antietam Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, is a stay-at-home mom. After earning her J.D. at Wayne State Law School in 1997, she worked as an attorney. She and her husband, Matthew, were married in 1996, and have traveled to Walt Disney World six times in the past five years. They have three children.

Sylvia Brown, ’93, 1115 Grosvenor, Grass Lake, MI 49240, is office manager of Temporary Technical Services Inc. She recently volunteered to be the Alpha Phi Omega section representative for the AGL chapter at Albion College.

Richard Finch, ’93, 7408 Plainfield, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, is an attorney and associate with Lacey & Jones, L.L.P. He represents SBC in commercial litigation and tort cases. Richard is a lector at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights. He earned his J.D. from Wayne State University in 1996. Richard was a contestant on “Jeopardy” twice.

Ginanne Brownell, ’93, 5 Dale St., London, W1K 2HQ, UK, is a journalist and editorial manager at Newsweek magazine where she has worked for four years. A member of London’s Foreign Press Association, she has been sent on work trips throughout the UK, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland and Norway. Ginnane is involved with a non-profit group that raises money for tree planting across the southeastern UK and spent May 2001 volunteering in an orphanage in Russia. She has traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia with Annie Walsh, ’94. Ginnane earned degrees from the London School of Economics and the City University in London. Dana Teague Bultman, ’93, 7035 Verde Vista Dr., Rockford, MI 49341, is a senior business analyst with Steelcase Inc. She previously worked for eight years at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dana and her husband, Cory, lived in Switzerland for two years, and visited many European cities during their time there. She competes in triathlons. Dana and her husband have a son. Shari Solomon Burns, ’93, 1008 McLeod Parc, Pickerington, OH 43147, is a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in Pickerington. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is board-certified. Shari completed her medical degree from Northwestern University and her pediatrics training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her husband, Jeffrey Burns, ’94, is an auditor for Safelite Autoglass. He earned his M.B.A. from Marquette University. They were married in 1997. Beth deBaptiste-Follis, ’93, 53741 Whitby Way, Shelby Township, MI 48316, is an associate attorney with May, Simpson & Strote. She graduated from the Detroit Mercy School of Law in May 1996. She started working at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office two weeks after taking the bar exam and was an assistant prosecuting attorney for three years. Beth and her husband, Brad, were married in 1997. They have traveled throughout the Caribbean on cruises and vacation destinations. David Diegel, ’93, 2057 Eastcastle Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, works in human resources and earned a master’s degree in the field. David was a master’s swimming coach in Madison, WI, and completed a 25K run in the spring. He spent three weeks traveling to Germany, England and Ireland. David and his wife, Carrie, were married in July. Kristine Brendel Eggenberger, ’93, 194 Pineview Dr., Alma, MI 48801, is a social studies teacher at Alma High School, where she has worked for 10 years. She has taken eight groups of students to Washington, DC. She earned a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Kristine and her husband, Ben, have two daughters.

Judith Gabbett, ’93, 24429 Buchanan Court #1916, Farmington Hills, MI 49335, is a legal secretary for Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. She traveled to England in 2000. Eric and Bobbie Stumpf Harris, both ’93, 10818 Caminito Arcada, San Diego, CA 92131, have moved across the country three times since 2000. Eric is a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps and was promoted to captain in 1999. He did a sixmonth deployment to the Middle East in 1999. Bobbie is a homemaker and is the Key Volunteer coordinator for Eric’s squadron. The Key Volunteers is a group of Marine spouses who provide support and encouragement to the unit families, especially in times of deployment. Eric and Bobbie have traveled to several Hawaiian islands. They have been married for eight years and have a daughter.

Amy Rowan Heitman, ’93, 126 North Helen Ave., Rochester, MI 48307, is a fulltime mom after working as an educator for seven years. She is a volunteer at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Amy earned her master’s degree from Oakland University in 1999. Amy and her husband, Jamie, have traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as to western Europe and Aruba. They have been married for six years and have two daughters. Robert and Lisa Bremer Henry, both ’93, 18043 Lovell Rd., Spring Lake, MI 49456, are both teachers. Rob is a history and English teacher in Muskegon, and Lisa teaches French at Spring Lake High School. Erin Wakefield Holmes, ’93, 22251 Olmstead, Dearborn, MI 48124, is a homemaker. She is also active in her parish. Erin and her husband, Kevin, have two daughters.

group and with his church. He also received his M.B.A. from Wayne State University. They have traveled to Florida and Massachusetts. Jon also traveled to Belgium. They have two children. Melissa Kelly, ’93, 57 Banbury Court, Holland, PA 18966, is the manager of creative services for Media Management Services Inc., where she has worked for eight years. She is responsible for developing supplemental education materials (anything other than textbooks) that can be used in a classroom to teach students. Melissa has traveled to France and Ireland. For four years, she volunteered as recruitment advisor for the Kappa Delta chapter of the College of New Jersey. Fred Khoury, ’93, 23 N. Oviatt St., Hudson, OH 44236, is the product manager for The Progressive Corp. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago in 2000. Fred and his wife, Michelle Lifford Khoury, ’95, have a son.

Marc Horton, ’93, 47508 Greenbriar Dr., Macomb, MI 48804, has worked for six years as the plant manager for Parts Finishing Group Inc., an automotive paint finishing supplier specializing in rubber-tometal bonding adhesives. He previously worked for Comerica Bank and Shoreline Bank. Marc and his wife, Peggy, were married in 2001, and have a son.

David Krivan, ’93, 832 Madison, Birmingham, MI 48009, is the platform director for the Lear Corp., where he has worked for 10 years. He earned his M.B.A. from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Kristie Miller Krivan, ’92, have almost finished fixing up a home in Birmingham. They have three sons.

Alyssa Hall Husby, ’93, 23128 Murray St., Dearborn, MI 48128, is a full-time mom and part-time quality consultant for Ajilon L.L.C. She is on the board of the neighborhood association and is active with her church. Her husband, Jonathon Husby, ’95, is involved in the alumni

Stephanie Krueger, ’93, 1354 Brookfield Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, is an outreach and training specialist with JSTOR, the electronic scholarly journal archive. She works a lot with foundations and special groups, including the Southern Education Foundation and the Mellon and MacArthur

Albion College’s Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management presents

Diversity in the Workplace: Greater Diversity → Greater Ideas → Greater Success Tuesday, March 23, 2004 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Albion College Campus Alumni and friends are welcome at this annual business symposium, featuring a keynote presentation by: Tamara Heim, President, Borders Stores Plus presentations and panel discussion with two additional business leaders. For registration information, contact Joan Hawsey at the Gerstacker Institute, 517/629-0418, e-mail: jhawsey@albion.edu, or go to: www.albion.edu/gerstacker/symposium/.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Foundations. Stephanie has traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Russia, Switzerland, South Africa and Germany. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1999. Eric Lean, ’93, 35105 Riverview Dr., Paw Paw, MI 49079, is a family physician. He worked for the last six years with the U.S. Air Force and did tours in Bolivia and the Persian Gulf. Eric earned his medical degree from Indiana University. Krista Kirby Lehner, ’93, 201 W. Oak, St. Johns, MI 48879, is a third-grade teacher at St. Johns Public Schools. She is involved with the Clinton County Victim Support Team, the Clinton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Cancer Relay for Life Committee, and is also a Stephen minister and a Sunday school teacher. Krista earned her master’s degree in educational administration. She and her husband, Bryan, have been married for nine years and have a son. Craig Leinbach, ’93, 2710 Darien Dr., Lansing, MI 48912, is the financial analyst for the pharmacy department at Sparrow Health System. He previously worked at a CPA firm and an insurance company. He enjoys golfing. Craig serves on the TKE alumni board and is involved with his church. His wife, Abby Suchodolski Leinbach, ’94, is employed by the remediation and redevelopment division of the MDEQ. They have a daughter. Jennifer Lindsay, ’93, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057, is an area coordinator for two residence halls at St. Olaf College. Jennifer also serves as cochair of a local organization consisting of higher educational institutions in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Recipient of a master’s from the University of Kansas, Jennifer received the NASPA IV West Rising Star Award in 1999 and was named the University of Kansas Senior Staff Member of the Year in 2000. She has traveled throughout the United States. She is a violinist and a singer. Sarah Humphrey Marshall, ’93, 3607 W. Boston Court, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, is an assistant professor of higher education at Oklahoma State University, where she has worked since 2001. She earned her Ph.D. from Loyola University in 2002. Sarah and her husband, David Marshall, ’90, have two daughters. Ann McCulloch, ’93, 9015 Bradford Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901, works in government relations for the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, where she has been on staff for three years. Ann has traveled to France with her husband, Doug Goudie, ’92. They have been married for five years and have a son. Stephanie Parker Prall, ’93, 3531 Lookout Point, Traverse City, MI 49686, is a stay-at-home mom. She previously worked for seven years as a history teacher for Traverse City Area Public Schools. Stephanie is on the executive board for the Traverse City Cooperative Preschool and coordinates the enrichment program for four- and five-year-olds. She has also been active in school board elections and campaigns. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University in 1999. Her husband, Bill Prall, ’94, is an environmental consultant in Traverse City. They have two daughters.

Stephanie Reed, ’93, 110 E. Shevlin, Hazel Park, MI 48030, is a fourth-grade corrective reading teacher for the Detroit Public Schools. She received her master’s degree from Oakland University in 2002, and is currently working on a second master’s degree. Stephanie purchased her first home in 2002. She travels to Cancun, Mexico, every year with her daughter. Kristin King Reilly, ’93, 2024 Rowland, Royal Oak, MI 48067, teaches a first- and second-grade multiage class at Salk Elementary in Fraser, where she has worked for nine years. Kristin is a Michigan Literacy Proficiency Profile trainer for Macomb County and has presented at the Michigan Reading Association on several occasions. She has earned a master’s degree and an education specialist degree. Kristin and her husband, Kevin, have traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Hawaii, Ireland, England, and western Europe. They have been married for five years. Jeffrey Richards, ’93, 1727 LeMoyne, Chicago, IL 60622, is an account manager for Gavel International. He is married to Jennifer Richards. James and Cathy Vettraino Riley, both ’93, 1467 Aline, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, have been married for eight years and have four children. James is a project manager for a development company. Cathy is a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer with the Royal Oak Beaumont’s Parenting Program. Bruce Rowe, ’93, 336 S. Kalamazoo Mall #702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, is an orthopedic surgeon in Kalamazoo, where he just finished his first year in practice. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University in 1997 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in 2002. Bruce and his wife, Kendra, were married in 2003. Louise Meilstrup Ruiter, ’93, 18903 Melvin, Livonia, MI 48152, is an independent kitchen consultant for The Pampered Chef. She is married to Jason Ruiter, ’93, and has a son. Gretchen Schlaff Scholtz, ’93, 9 Dickinson Place, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043, is an assistant prosecutor for the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. She and her husband, John, were married in 2002. Sarah Schultz, ’93, 1 Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636, teaches English and national park studies at The Leelanau School. She also leads a group of student volunteers on weekend camping trips and work projects in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. During the summer, Sarah works as a national park ranger at the National Lakeshore. She is working toward her master’s degree at the Traverse City branch of Eastern Michigan University. Cynthia Tan, ’93, 1399 Haynes, Birmingham, MI 48009, is a physical therapist for William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak at an outpatient facility. She has been coaching gymnastics for four years for Groves and Seaholm High Schools. Cynthia and her husband, Frank DiVito, were married in 1998 and have a son. Paul Tippin, ’93, 1248 Riverview, Monroe, MI 48162, is the vice president of a company that provides information technology for subsidiaries of GMAC. He has coached seventh- and eighth-grade CYO football for nine years, winning five championships.

Deanna Ellis Westfall, ’93, 2075 Lafayette NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, is a purchasing manager. She is a member of the NAPM of Greater Grand Rapids, where she serves as the resume coordinator. Deanna is also the co-president and public relations director for the Southwest Michigan Phi Mu Alumnae Association. She has traveled throughout the United States. Deanna and her husband, Gregory Westfall, ’92, have been married for nine years and have two daughters. Bruk Weymouth, ’93, 108 Woodland Estates Rd., Great Falls, MT 59404-6405, is a dentist with the Family Dental Center. He separated from the U.S. Air Force in November 2002 after four years of service. Bruk and his wife, Penny Eveningred Weymouth, ’94, have been married for five years. Shelley White-Thomas, ’93, 2421 Liverpool St., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, is a data specialist in warranty litigation in the Office of General Counsel at DaimlerChrysler Corp. She established a 12-week legal writing and research program at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer to teach prisoners how to conduct their own legal research. Shelley is active in her church and was a volunteer with Junior Achievement and Education Outreach. She earned her M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix in 1999 and completed her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in December 2003. She and her husband, Eric, have been married for nine years.

94 Matthew Altman, ’94, has accepted a teaching position in the Department of Philosophy at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. He lives in Ellensburg and can be reached by e-mail at: altmanm@cwu.edu. Brian McCarley, ’94, is attending Parker College of Chiropractic. He and his wife, Michelle, have moved to Coppell, TX. Michelle is a teacher in Plano. Brian can be reached by e-mail at: mccarley.brian@comcast.net. Martha Grzeskowiak Walsh, ’94, has joined Mansion Street Obstetrics and Gynecology in Marshall. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She lives in Marshall with her two sons.

95 Michelle Britton, ’95, is a producer for NBC News. She reports on stories for “NBC Nightly News,” “Today” and MSNBC. She was nominated for two National News and Documentary Emmy Awards for her work in 2003. She lives in Chicago, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: michellebritton@hotmail.com. Ari Davis, ’95, works as a business marketing services consultant for Dun & Bradstreet Australia/New Zealand. He has been married for six years. He lives in one of the suburbs of Perth, West Australia, and can be reached by e-mail at: davisa@cnb.com.au. Tracy Keppel Leonard, ’95, moved to Gilbert, AZ, and can be reached by e-mail at: tlkleonard@yahoo.com.

The Seventh Annual TOAD Party brought these Albion alumni together in Lansing in August. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Matt Keck, ’96, Keri Towsley Keck, ’96, Becky Monstur Hogaboom, ’96, Max Kort, ’96; (second row) David Barber, ’97, Diane Jackson Constan, ’96, David Jackson, ’99, Amy Martindale, ’96, Zach Constan, ’95, Todd Krabach, ’99; (third row) Todd Moilanen, ’98, Ryan Lewis, ’98, Amber Myers Krabach, ’99. “Future Albion grads” are scattered throughout. Peter Menard, ’95, is the dean of students for the Ann Arbor Academy. He earned an M.S.W. degree from the University of Michigan. He can be reached by e-mail at: pmenard@annarboracademy.org. Megan Royle, ’95, was recently elected to the board of the Congregational Summer Assembly in Frankfort. Many other Albion alumni and parents are involved with the Summer Assembly, including board president Rick Rodes, ’73, and archivist Tamara Transue Royle, ’63. Megan lives in Chicago.

96 Ryan Sweeder, ’96, recently received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Michigan. He has moved to Ithaca, NY, with his wife, Margaret Hudson, ’97, where he holds a post-doctoral fellowship at Cornell University. He can be reached by e-mail at: rds34@cornell.edu.

98 Audrey Adams, ’98, 4464 Stonegate Dr., Apt. G, Beavercreek, OH 45430, is an attorney with Cooper & Gentile Co., L.P.A. Kate MacMorran Alvarado, ’98, 9205 Granger Lane, Colorado Springs, CO, is a special education and behavioral management specialist for the El Paso School District. She previously served as a case manager for special education students at Widefield High School for three years. Kate is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Northern Colorado. She earned a degree from Loyola University, Chicago. Kate and her husband, Jaime Alvarado, were married in 2001. Maggie Knight Barber, ’98, 3525 Brookside Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, is a registered brokerage associate with Smith Barney. She and her husband, Barry, were married in October. Kate Roessler Boynton, ’98, 3531 Noble Dr., Dexter, MI 48130, is a third-grade teacher at Dexter Community Schools, where she has worked for five years. She

earned her master’s degree in education and literacy. She and her husband, James Boynton, ’97, were married in 1999. Christie Braun, ’98, Apartment 7, 200 West Saginaw, E. Lansing, MI 48823, is attending Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned a master’s degree from Purdue University in 2000. Kathryn Cavanaugh, ’98, 2998 Okemos Rd., Mason, MI 48854, is the assistant director for the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame. She earned her master’s degree from George Washington University in 2001. She spent two weeks in Guatemala in February on a medical mission. She and her husband, Bill Truluck, ’97, were married in 2001. Jane Williams Chauvin, ’98, 200 Moss Lane, Apt. A4, Houma, LA 70360, is an assistant district attorney for Terrebonne Parish. She received her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law School in 2001. She married Charles Chauvin in 2002, and they traveled across Western Canada for their honeymoon. Molly Arnold Craven, ’98, 16217 Arbor Trail, Traverse City, MI 49686, is a thirdyear medical student at Michigan State School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her husband, Ed Craven, ’94, is currently serving as an emergency physician in the Middle East. They were married in 2001. Carrie Davis, ’98, 28961 Beechwood Dr., Willowick, OH 44095, graduated from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Law School in 2003. After working as a staffer to Congresswoman (now Senator) Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), she spent a year working for LaPointe and Associates in Lansing, and then decided to attend law school at CWRU. Carrie was inducted into The Order of Barristers in 2003 and served in several editorial positions for The Internet Law Journal. Katie Drake, ’98, 312 W. 31st St., Erie, PA 16508, is a family practice physician and second-year resident at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. She completed medical school and graduated from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Katie traveled to Guatemala on a medical mission called DOCARE.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Elizabeth Kudirka Gawlik, ’98, 1808 Gayle Dr., Lexington, KY 40505, is a Spanish instructor at the University of Kentucky. She has taught Spanish either full- or part-time for five years. Elizabeth is currently trying to start a career as a freelance writer. She is involved with Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Kentucky in 2000. Elizabeth has traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Prince Edward Island, Canada. She and her husband, Noah, were married in 2003. Colleen Grifka, ’98, 7238 Rachel Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197, is a physician assistant in general surgery at the University of Michigan Health Center. Colleen earned her master’s degree from Grand Valley State University in 2002. She served on the assembly of representatives for the national Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and was also involved with the Grand Valley State University PA Society. Julie Woodruff Gronevelt, ’98, 3440 Clearview Dr., Holland, MI 49424, is a registered nurse at Holland Community Hospital. She and her husband, Mark, were married in December 2001. Melora Haas, ’98, 4015 Spokane St., Tacoma, WA 98404, is a biologist with Grette Associates Environmental Consultants. She coordinated a session at the biennial Estuarine Research Federation meeting in Seattle and also presented her thesis research. Melora earned her master’s degree from the University of Washington in 2002. She took a trip to the Galapagos Islands in 1999. Melissa Hall-Verb, ’98, 1002 Orders Ave. Apt. 4, Ada, OH 45810, is an academic counselor and lecturer in biology at Ohio Northern University. She previously worked as an environmental scientist for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Melissa earned her master’s degree from Ohio University. She has traveled to Hawaii. Melissa and her husband, Bob, were married in 2002. Alison Hass, ’98, is a third-grade teacher at The Children’s School in Brooklyn, NY. She previously worked as an event coordinator in Boston and as a college recruiter at Albion College. Alison earned her master’s degree from Columbia University. Craig Jones, ’98, 7618 Hampton Circle, Grawn, MI 49637, is a teacher and band director for Mesick Consolidated Schools. He received his master’s degree from Michigan State University. Craig is married to Shakyra Eady-Jones, ’98. Colleen Manning Kim, ’98, 7904 Briarbrook, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, and her husband, Don, own and operate several businesses. Colleen previously worked in family businesses from 1998 to 2002. Colleen earned her master’s degree in business administration in 2000. Colleen and Don have been married for five years and have two children. Jeffery and Letitia Watson Kotas, both ’98, 925 Hall St., Albion, MI 49224, were married in 2000. Jeffery earned his teacher certification from Albion in 2003. He previously worked for Starr Commonwealth and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Letitia is a second-grade teacher at Harrington School in Albion, where she has worked for six years. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International. Letitia is a past recipient of the PRIDE award for teachers from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. She earned her master’s degree from Marygrove College in 2000.

Marcus LaPratt, ’98, 123-B E. Cass St., Albion, MI 49224, is the director and president of Singers of United Lands (SOUL), a company for international vocal music artist-in-residency programs. He previously worked at Starr Commonwealth directing the music program. Marcus performed with the Michigan Opera Theatre and toured to Switzerland and Spain with World Voice. He toured 16 countries and five continents with the World Youth Choir, and was the tour manager for the first World Youth Choir in 2001. Marcus was also a music missionary with Celebrant Singers, touring throughout the United States and Haiti. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Florida in 2000 and is working on a degree from Baker College. Ryan Lewis, ’98, 1308 Concord Place Dr., Apt. 3C, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, is a staff writer and copy editor for The Allegan County News, where he has worked since 2002. He previously worked as a warehouse manager and in title insurance. Brian Mack, ’98, 7776 West Side Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426, works in sales for Anchor Business Products, his family’s business supply company in Jenison. He is a volunteer football coach for the local junior high. Brian has traveled throughout the United States. He and his wife, Tanya, have a daughter. Jennifer Mackey, ’98, 45677 Lakeview #7308, Novi, MI 48377, is a youth services librarian at the Salem-South Lyon District Library, where she has worked for four years. She earned her master’s degree from Wayne State University. Shawn LaCasse Mehrens, ’98, 2427 Hickory Circle Dr., Howell, MI 48855, is a chemist and associate scientist at Pfizer Global Research and Development, where she has worked for two years. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University in 2001. Shawn and her husband, Jared, are busy working on a home that they purchased in 2001. They were married in 1999. Timothy Minniear, ’98, 1387 River Look Circle. Apt. #203, Memphis, TN 38103, is a pediatric resident at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center at the University of Tennessee. He received the Jeffery Farkas Memorial Award. Todd Moilanen, ’98, 2012 Forest Park Dr., Jackson, MI 49201, is an electrical engineer. Heather Gavord Notter, ’98, 213 S. Charles St., Saginaw, MI 48602, is a psychotherapist for List Psychological Services. She previously worked for AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Hospital and Bay Medical Center. Heather was the Michigan Counseling Association’s Student Research Winner in 1999. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University in 2000. She has traveled to Canada, Florida and New York. Heather and her husband, Bradley, were married in 2001 and she has a stepdaughter. Christine O’Neil, ’98, 2613 Stanford 24A, Fort Collins, CO 80525, is an instructor and doctoral student in sociology. She earned her master’s degree from Colorado State University.

Lori Baughman Palmer, ’98, 4890 Ballantrae Rd., Bloomfield, MI 48301, is a law clerk to Chief Justice Maura Corrigan at the Michigan Supreme Court, where she has worked since 2001. She earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2001. She travels to Maui often to visit relatives. Lori married Erin Palmer in 1999 and has a daughter. Monika Reiter, ’98, 44487 Savery, Canton, MI, is an art teacher and student activities coordinator for Northville Public Schools. Jenny Risner, ’98, 601 Division St., Albion, MI 49224, is the director of development for the Albion-Homer United Way. Jenny is a church council member at Salem United Church of Christ. She completed volunteer management training at the Volunteer Center in Battle Creek and attended the Fundraising School through Indiana University. Jenny also received Calhoun County Master Gardener certification. She enjoys visiting and hiking the Michigan islands. Jenny and her husband, Benjamin Wade, ’99, have been married for five years and have two children. Kim Rock, ’98, 927 Rivard Blvd, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, is now a veterinarian at Harvey Memorial Animal Hospital after graduating from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She traveled to Sweden to take a five-week language course and visit family. Kim also visited France to visit Lindsay Sestile, ’99, Elizabeth White, ’98 and Isabelle Narce, an international student in ’98. Her brother is Karl, ’07. Christian Sanders, ’98, 1080 Fox Chase, Bloomfield, MI 48301, is a division accountant for Comcast Cable Co. He is involved with the Brother Rice Alumni Group. Christian is currently pursuing his M.B.A. from Walsh College. Erica Schmittdiel, ’98, is an advocacy coordinator for the Michigan State University Safe Place. She is pursuing her master’s degree in social work at Michigan State University. Erin Eldridge Simon, ’98, is a homemaker. She is working toward her master’s degree in early childhood education at Western Michigan University. Erin and her husband, Aaron, have been married for five years and have a son. Nicole Ciaramitaro Singleton, ’98, 5707 Timberridge Dr., West Bloomfield, MI 48324, is an account executive for Experian. She was promoted to account executive in 2002. She is a volunteer with the Junior Achievement enrichment program. Nicole travels regularly with her career, including trips to Arizona, Massachusetts and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She and her husband, Kurt, were married in 2002. Benjamin Stephen, ’98, 2698 Royal Dornoch Circle, Delaware, OH 43015, is an acquisitions editor for Prentice Hall Publishing. He has traveled throughout the United States, as well as to Mexico, Canada and the Eastern Caribbean. He and his wife, Emily, have been married for five years and have a son. Brent Stine, ’98, 2395 Sunnyknoll, Berkely, MI 48072, is a corporate accounting manager for ASC Inc. and is a CPA. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married for three years.

Matt and Jennifer Ralston Swanson, both ’98, 8 Victor Dr., Mooresville, IN 46158, were married in 2000 and have a son. Matt is the advertising director for a local newspaper. Jennifer is a Ph.D. student at Indiana University in religious studies. Jennifer earned her master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2000. Bill Sweeney, ’98, 1538 East West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910, is the director of information technology for U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. He worked on his first political campaign in 1998, for former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Doug Ross. Later he served on Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin’s campaign and stayed on as her finance director until 2000. Jennifer Taylor, ’98, Apt. 102, 1147 Ironwood Court, Rochester, MI 48307, is a German teacher at Lake Orion High School. She has also taught in Jackson, Dearborn and in Germany. Jennifer is currently pursuing her master’s degree from Wayne State University. She is a chaperone for DaimlerChrysler YBB Germany tours. Jeffrey and Rachel Scherer Trenta, both ’98, 1628 Pebble Beach Dr., Pontiac, MI 48340, were married in 1999 and have one child. Jeffrey is an account executive at Ameriquest Mortgage. Rachel is a school social worker for the Brandon School District in Ortonville. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 2000. Wendy VanScyoc, ’98, 103 Lilac Court, Noblesville, IN 46060, is a biochemist for AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Co. She is currently doing postdoctoral research at AstraZeneca in England. Wendy is a member of a hiking group in Britain called the Ramblers Association. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church. Wendy earned her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. Elizabeth White, ’98, 22304 Bon Heur, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, is a student at the University of Sheffield in Sheffield, England. She studied in France for her post-graduate degree and had the opportunity to travel around Europe. Elizabeth earned master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University and the University of Sheffield.

99 Matt Heinz, ’99, recently earned his M.D. degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has accepted an appointment as resident physician at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.

00 Michael Dobbins, ’00, has recently published a book, Stop Bush in 2004: How Every Citizen Can Help. He previously worked at a bank in Jackson, MI, and as a teaching assistant in Illinois. Michael also served as a volunteer for the Ralph Nader presidential campaign. He lives in Massachusetts and can be reached by email at: MichaelJohnDobbins@ hotmail.com.

Sara Riker, ’00, completed her first marathon in Boulder, CO, in 2002. She also competed in a marathon in Steamboat Springs, CO, in 2003. Sara finished among the top 10 female competitors for both marathons. She is currently living in Denver, CO, while working on her doctorate in physical therapy at Regis University. Sara can be reached by e-mail at: riker013@regis.edu.

01 Rich Polikoff, ’01, is a sportswriter at The Sun in Yuma, AZ. He previously worked as the sports editor at the Rawlins Daily Times in Rawlins, WY, for two years. He can be reached by e-mail at: polikoff@albion.edu.

02 Paul Garabelli, ’02, recently won the second-place award for student research at the Wake Forest University (NC) School of Medicine. Garabelli conducted biochemical research on the system that regulates blood pressure. Laura Jagusch, ’02, is in her second year as a sixth-grade teacher at Farms Intermediate School in Hartland. She is also the assistant varsity softball coach at Hartland High School. Laura is working on her master’s degree at Eastern Michigan University. She can be reached by e-mail at: ljagusch@alumnimail.albion.edu. Lindsay Resky, ’02, is finishing up her last year of pharmacy school at Ferris State University. She lives in Byron and can be reached by e-mail at: resk1@fsuimail.ferris.edu. Yukiko Tanaka, ’02, has completed her second summer as a staff accompanist at Interlochen Arts Camp. She is currently a master of music candidate in piano performance at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. Yukiko has been invited to give both solo and chamber recitals around New York City. She can be reached by e-mail at: yt10@albion.edu.

03 John Burks, ’03, is working at SBC Communications as a project manager. He is also training for a tryout with NFL Europe. He lives in Chicago, IL and can be reached by e-mail at: jab10@albion.edu. Ryan Lane, ’03, is attending law school. He lives in San Diego, CA, and can be reached by e-mail at: decusetfides@yahoo.com.

I O

T R I U M P H E A L B I O N O T E S

Wedding Album See accompanying notes for details.

Megan Gilliland, ’02, to Daniel Nagy on June 29, 2002. (Front row, left to right) Daniel Nagy, Megan Gilliland Nagy, ’02, Sarah Schemanske, ’04. (Second row) Sheila Santa, ’02, and Colleen Thomas, ’02. (Third row) Emily Radner, ’04, Emily Arend, ’02, Miriam Asadi, ’02, Karen Reed, ’02. Not pictured: Angela Edberg, ’04, Lindsay Sander, ’04, Kathryn Lindberg (Albion faculty), officiant Father Gordon Greene.

Jennifer Shanks, ’96, to Lance Newmark on June 14, 2003. (Left to right) Kelly Darnell Boyd, ’95, Jennifer Smith, ’95, Roary (Lion’s mascot), Jennifer Shanks Newmark, ’96, Nicole DuPraw Carter, ’95.

Jennifer Thomas, ’99, to David Gustin on Nov. 23, 2002. The bride and groom are pictured with Rev. William Ritter, ’62.

(Right) Elizabeth Minock, ’96, to Vaughn Smith in June 2003. (Left to right) Heather Fraizer, ’96, Lisa Moore Helmick, ’97, Michelle LaFleur Taylor, ’96, Rachelle Fichtner, ’96, Liz Minock Smith, ’96, Heather White Lutz, ’96, Kristin Misner Meier, ’96, Beth Robinson Mitchell, ’97.

Nicole DuPraw, ’95, to Matthew Carter on Sept. 7, 2002. (Left to right) P.J. Holser, ’95, Sarah Kapp Holser, ’95, Bridget Force Siedlecki, ’95, Kelly Darnell Boyd, ’95, Matthew Carter, Nicole DuPraw Carter, ’95, Jennifer Shanks Newmark, ’96, Jennifer Smith, ’95, Carla Dreyer, ’97, Sarah Waelde, ’97, Shilpa Kothary, ’91.

Michael Jehle, ’96, to Lynn Palmitier in June 2003. (Left to right) Curt Hinderliter, ’96, Tom Sesti, ’96, Michelle LaFleur Taylor, ’96, Lynn Jehle, Mike Jehle, ’96, Rachelle Fichtner, ’96, Sunaina Gill Vargo, ’96, Robb Smith, ’98.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Weddings T. John Leppi, ’59, to Violet Ferrell on Aug. 19, 2003 in Honolulu, HI. John is an adjunct teacher at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. They are shuttling between Texas and Hawaii but their home address is: 4300 Waialae Ave., #1906A, Honolulu, HI 96816. They can be reached by phone at: 808/732-6410. Karen Lincoln, ’85, to Scott Coy in November 2002. Albion alumni in the wedding party included Damaris Linniken Boutros, ’85, Mary Rownd, ’85, and Janet McConkey Drooger, ’86. Also attending the wedding was Valerie Kin George, ’85, and Mark Turner, ’85. The couple lives in Chicago, IL, and can be reached by e-mail at: karen_coy@sbcglobal.net. Peter Kallgren, ’87, to Dena Ferguson on May 10, 2003. Pete is the director of sales and marketing at Prestolite Wire. He has a stepson, and the family lives in Farmington Hills. Kathy Martens, ’90, to Patrick La Pine on Sept. 28, 2002 in Traverse City. Alumni in attendance at the wedding included Bruce, ’63, and Deborah Hutchings Martens, ’63, Matt, ’89, and Jennifer Cattell Cole, ’90, Dennis Pheney, ’90, and Sherry Lippert Snudden, ’90. Kathy is a first vice president in treasury management sales at Standard Federal Bank in Troy. Patrick is vice president of governmental affairs for the Michigan Credit Union League. The couple lives in Farmington.

Jeremy Piper, ’98, to Amy Andros on July 25, 2003 in Bay View. Jeremy graduated from Wayne State University Law School and is employed at Andrews, Piper & Piper. The couple lives in Flushing. Jennifer Thomas, ’99, to David Gustin on Nov. 23, 2002 in Birmingham. William Ritter, ’62, officiated. The wedding is featured in the Fall/Winter 2003 edition of Michigan Modern Bride Magazine (p. 172). Jennifer works for Lear Corp. in Southfield. The couple lives in Troy. (See accompanying photo.) Jennifer Jodway, ’00, to Doug St. Martin, ’00, on March 26, 2002 in Negril, Jamaica. Doug attends chiropractic school, and Jennifer is the director of a tutoring program. The couple lives in Atlanta, GA, and can be reached by e-mail at: jstmartin@hotmail.com. Rebecca Wynohradnyk, ’01, to Scott Sheahen on June 6, 2003 in Livonia. They have purchased a home in Deerfield, IL. Megan Gilliland, ’02, to Daniel Nagy on June 29, 2002. Albion alumni in attendance included Emily Radner, ’04, Emily Arend, ’02, Miriam Asadi, ’02, Karen Reed, ’02, Sheila Santa, ’02, Colleen Thomas, ’02, Sarah Schemanske, ’04, Angela Edberg, ’04, and Lindsay Sander, ’04. The couple lives in Lansing. (See accompanying photo.)

Baby Britons

Nicole DuPraw, ’95, to Matthew Carter on Sept. 7, 2002 in Middleburg, VA. Nicole and Matt live in Silver Spring, MD. (See accompanying photo.)

William Glenn on Aug. 18, 2003 to Bill and Martha Glynn Morgan, ’86. He joins big sister Samantha. The family lives in Broken Arrow, OK.

Michael Jehle, ’96, to Lynn Palmitier in June 2003. The couple lives in Allen Park. (See accompanying photo.)

Duncan Quinn on March 3, 2003 to Jeff and Cathi Zimmer Myer, ’88. The Myers live in Burlington, MA, and can be reached by e-mail at: cmyer@rcn.com.

Elizabeth Minock, ’96, to Vaughn Smith in June 2003. The couple lives in Highland. (See accompanying photo.) Jennifer Shanks, ’96, to Lance Newmark on June 14, 2003 in South Lyon. Albion grads in attendance included Kelly Darnell Boyd, ’95, Jennifer Smith, ’95, and Nicole DuPraw Carter, ’95. Jennifer is a teacher, coach and athletic director for Avondale Middle School. Lance is a personnel scout for the Detroit Lions. The couple lives in Commerce. (See accompanying photo.) Christine Laubsch, ’97, to Michael Curry on Aug. 2, 2003 in Frankenmuth. Albion grads in attendance included Eric Buffenbarger, ’97, Emily Burt Daniels, ’97, Heather Luebke Hughes, ’97, Becky Porter Workman, ’97, Barb Utterback, ’97, Jenny Marks Wallingford, ’97, Jennifer Presson Wells, ’97, Jessica Jacobsen Bible, ’97, Julie Bizon, ’97, Jennifer Luce Maier, ’97, and Maria Slocum, ’96. Michael is a U.S. Air Force captain. They live in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Michael Oursler, ’97, to Jessica on Aug. 29, 2003. Michael has opened an office for Principal Financial Group in Battle Creek. The couple lives at: 113 Minges Forest Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49015 and can be reached by e-mail at: moursler@yahoo.com.

Adrine Anahit on Jan. 26, 2003 to Hilda and Bartev Vartanian, ’88. She joins big brother Zareh Jirayre. Bartev works as a market maker on the Pacific Exchange. The Vartanians live in San Ramon, CA, and can be reached by e-mail at: bartev@stanfordalumni.org. Richard Andrew on June 16, 2003 to Richard, ’89, and Karen Jenkins Pifer, ’91. He joins big sisters Kaitlyn, 5, and Hannah, 3. The Pifers live in Birmingham. Tom on Feb. 22, 2003 to Claire and Evan Bibbee, ’92. Evan completed his Ph.D. in French at Louisiana State University and is an assistant professor at the University of Saint Thomas. The family lives in Saint Paul, MN. Cooper James on July 12, 2003 to Daymond and Tricia Kubacki Grifka, both ’92. He joins big sister Madison Anna. The Grifkas live in Ashley. Mitchell Paul on Dec. 16, 2002 to Philip and Susan Mitchell Robins, ’92. He joins big sister Gwyneth, 3. They live in Austin, TX, and can be reached by e-mail at: srobins@austin.rr.com. Annie Maples on May 29, 2003 to Jamie and Amy Rowan Heitman, ’93. She joins big sister Lilly, 3. Proud grandparents include Martha Tinsley Rowan, ’65, and Phil Rowan, ’65, and cousins Anna McBride Beeman, ’70, and Kathryn Beeman, ’06. The Heitmans live in Rochester.

Maxwell Clark on Aug. 21, 2003 to Andre and Katy Schnitger Hollis, ’93. He joins brother Alex, 3. The family lives in Alexandria, VA. Kara Marie on Oct. 5, 2002 to Kurt, ’93, and Jami Bond Linn, ’95. They live in Farmington Hills. Charles William on Sept. 7, 2003 to Steve and Alice Stone Yuroff, both ’93. Proud uncle and aunt are Alan Lynch, ’96, and Julie Stone Lynch, ’95. The family lives in Madison, WI. Isabella Grace on Aug. 25, 2003 to Rich and Kerry Crowley Lorenzo, ’95. The family lives in Beaver, PA. Allison Anne on Aug. 20, 2003 to Mike and Amy Mayo-Moyle, ’97. Proud relatives include uncle Michael Mayo, ’01. The family lives in Blissfield. Ian Alexander on July 7, 2003 to Brian and Alison Reed Pardee, ’97. The Pardees live in Valdosta, GA. Morgan Grace on Jan. 25, 2003 to Shannon and Steven Willis, ’97. The family lives in Grand Haven. Ryane Leah on Sept. 18, 2003 to Sommer and Benjamin Engelter, ’98. Ben is the business manager for the Springport school district. The family lives in Albion. Tieren Matthew on Nov. 16, 2002 to Sara and Matthew Mann, ’99. They live in Storrs Mansfield, CT. Laila Paige on May 12, 2003 to Doug and Jennifer Jodway St. Martin, both ’00. The family lives in Atlanta, GA.

Obituaries Louise Clark Hagen, ’31, on July 11, 2003. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. She was also a member of the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. Louise served as a township trustee for 27 years. She leaves four children, including Anne Hagen Andersen, ’59, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Opal Rowe Elliott, ’32, on July 26, 2003, in Adrian. She taught school prior to getting married and raising a family and was a 60year member of First Presbyterian Church in Tecumseh. She is survived by two sons, four grandsons and two great-grandsons. Mary Daniells Winegar, ’34, on July 24, 2003, in Daytona Beach, FL. She was a minister’s wife for 48 years. She was a member of Wacousta Community United Methodist Church in Daytona Beach. Mary leaves four children, 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. William Northrup Jr., ’35, on Aug. 4, 2003. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and practiced neurology in Pasadena and San Diego, CA. William was also the chaplain and an active member of the Gideon Bible Society in San Diego. He is survived by his wife, three sons, five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Catherine Field Geiger, ’37, on Oct. 4, 2003. A resident of Scotts, she was active in the First United Methodist Church and the Alpha Xi Delta sorority throughout her life. She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Richard Beechler, ’52, on Dec. 2, 2002. He lived in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and a daughter, Amy Beechler Wolbert, ’75.

Harry Stewart, Jr., ’40, on April 18, 2003, in Ellenton, FL. He earned his master’s degree in education from Wayne State University and was a retired school teacher. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he taught electronics and Morse code. Harry is survived by his wife, Jane McCaul Stewart, ’39, two children, a sister, Jean Stewart Hall, ’42, three grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a niece, Susan Garlinghouse Kuhn, ’68.

Donald Lockwood, ’60, on July 23, 2003. He lived in Grosse Pointe.

Henry Barnes, ’41, on Sept. 5, 2003. After entering the U.S. Army in 1942, he joined the 101st Airborne as a medical evacuation officer and participated in the Normandy Invasion, Holland Invasion and in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal at Bastogne. He later served as captain in the National Guard for six years. Henry retired from Textron Sales as a sales representative. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Most recently, he lived in Walled Lake. He is survived by his wife, Eva, and a son. Warren Highstone, ’41, on Sept. 9, 2003. He and his wife, Florence, owned and operated Highstone’s Clothing Stores in St. Ignace and Mackinac Island. They spent their winters in Hollywood, FL. He was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace. He is survived by two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. H. Ross Bunce, Jr., ’42, on May 2, 2003, at Penney Farms, FL. He served as a pastor in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Michigan after attaining his bachelor’s degree at Yale Divinity School. Ross and his wife spent 23 years in boys’ education and housing as they came for their years of schooling from village homes in North India. He is survived by his wife, Anna Morgan Bunce, ’43, and a son, David Bunce, ’72. Patricia Hughes Fell, ’42, on Aug. 4, 2003. A resident of Farmington Hills, she retired in 1978 after teaching in the Pontiac and West Bloomfield Schools. She is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wesley Stonehouse, ’46, on Sept. 1, 2003, in Venice, FL. A graduate of Kings College and the Royal Canadian Naval Academy, he also completed graduate studies at Northwestern University. He was a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy and served as a Corvette Officer in the North Atlantic during World War II. Wesley retired as a vice president of Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in 1982. He is survived by his wife and son. Harold Dettman, ’51, on July 23, 2003, in Deming, NM. A surgeon in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1959, he later established a medical practice in Sturgis, moving to Deming, NM, in the 1980s. Harold is survived by four children, including Ann Dettman, ’85, a brother, Prentiss Dettman, ’54, and 10 grandchildren.

Lucy Bradner Saxman, ’53, on Nov. 30, 2001. She lived in Oak Park, IL.

Elaine Brooks, ’62, on July 24, 2003, in La Jolla, CA. She received a master’s degree from Scripps Institute of Oceanography, where she worked as a research assistant for many years. Elaine later earned a master’s degree in social work from San Diego State University and worked at Rachel’s Women Center, where she combined her interest in urban biology with human services. She taught at San Diego State, San Marcos and at San Diego City College, where she initiated an honors program in urban ecology. Virginia Reed Railsback, ’64, on Jan. 15, 2003. Virginia retired from a career in teaching in 2001. A resident of Barberton, OH, she was an active member of the First Christian Church of Wadsworth, OH. She is survived by her husband, two children and four grandchildren. Susan Cuzzins Nelson, ’74, in August 2003. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. After moving from Marshall to Coral Springs, FL, in 1985, Susan was a manager of Waldenbooks in Coral Springs until 1993, when she returned to Marshall. She is survived by three sons and six grandchildren. Bruce MacFarlane, ’76, on July 31, 2003, in Grosse Pointe Farms. He was a lawyer at Blake, Kirchner, Symonds, MacFarlane, Larson & Smith, a Detroit law firm. He specialized in environmental cases and was a great lover of the outdoors. He was a past commander for the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron and belonged to the Bayview Yacht Club and the Detroit Athletic Club. He also enjoyed duck hunting, trapshooting and playing squash. He earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He was also a big fan of University of Michigan football. He is survived by his longtime partner, Sheryl Kline, and a sister.

Faculty and friends Gordon Carson, on Aug. 3, 2003, in Midland. He was a professional engineer, educator and administrator for several universities. At Albion, he served as executive vice president and professor of economics and management. The holder of several patents, Gordon was also the author of numerous professional papers and served as a contributing editor for engineering textbooks. He was the founder and owner of Whitfield Robert Associates, a construction management company. An active member of First United Methodist Church, Tuesday Morning Rotary Club, and several civic, professional and academic endeavors in Midland, Gordon also was a 32nd degree Mason. He taught adult Sunday school classes for more than 65 years. He is survived by three children, 10 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

I O

T R I U M P H E

A L B I O N O T E S

Baby Britons

Nicole DuPraw, ’95, to Matthew Carter on Sept. 7, 2002 in Middleburg, VA. Nicole and Matt live in Silver Spring, MD. (See accompanying photo.)

William Glenn on Aug. 18, 2003 to Bill and Martha Glynn Morgan, ’86. He joins big sister Samantha. The family lives in Broken Arrow, OK.

Michael Jehle, ’96, to Lynn Palmitier in June 2003. The couple lives in Allen Park. (See accompanying photo.)

Duncan Quinn on March 3, 2003 to Jeff and Cathi Zimmer Myer, ’88. The Myers live in Burlington, MA, and can be reached by e-mail at: cmyer@rcn.com.

Richard Beechler, ’52, on Dec. 2, 2002. He lived in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and a daughter, Amy Beechler Wolbert, ’75.

Donald Lockwood, ’60, on July 23, 2003. He lived in Grosse Pointe.

Lucy Bradner Saxman, ’53, on Nov. 30, 2001. She lived in Oak Park, IL.

30 14

I O T R I U M P H E

A L U M N I

A S S O C I A T I O N

N E W S

Thanks for the memories A look back at Homecoming 2003 Sunny skies and warm temperatures brought hundreds of alumni back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 10-11, 2003. Briton sports fans enjoyed victories in football and women’s soccer. The weekend also included the Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, the Distinguished Alumni Award presentations, class reunions, alumni art exhibits, performances of The Laramie Project at Herrick Theatre, and a choir and orchestra concert.

R. MILLER PHOTO

On these and the following pages, you’ll find more details on this year’s Homecoming. D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

This year’s Briton Classic golf tournament at the Medalist Golf Club in Marshall attracted 87 Albion alumni, parents and friends. The range of alumni stretched from Bill Lighthall, ’48, to Jordan Rich, ’03. Rich (third from left) played in the winning foursome that also included Mike Boehm, ’01, Sean Swider, ’01, and Mike Rich.

Cheerleaders Brianne Snyder, Charles Lott, Sierra Sellman and Morgan Bishop at Friday night’s bonfire.

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Kate and Dave Johnson, ’70, (center) were recognized during the weekend for their support of the Briton soccer program. A gift from the Johnsons made it possible for the College to completely regrade and reseed the varsity soccer field. Dave played soccer at Albion, as did his daughter, Andrea, ’00. They are accompanied by Troy VanAken, vice president for athletics, and President Peter Mitchell, ’67. Homecoming queen Annie Lerew and Homecoming king Ryan Phillips enjoy the moment with President Peter Mitchell, ’67, and Becky Mitchell. Lerew “ruled” in more ways than one that day. The starting goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, she had just walked off the soccer field after holding the Alma Scots scoreless in the Britons’ 3-0 win when she learned she had been selected Homecoming queen.

I O T R I U M P H E A L U M N I

A S S O C I A T I O N

31 15

N E W S

D. TRUMPIE PHOTOS

Artist Karen Vournakis, ’66, (right) discusses her work with local residents Fran and Nick Costianes during a Homecoming reception in Bobbitt Visual Arts Center. In addition to Vournakis’ retrospective exhibit of photography and mixed media works, selected prints from the collection of George, ’64, and Joy Croll were on display. Vournakis spent the month of October on campus as a visiting artist.

Junior tailback Ryan Williams rushes for some of the 83 yards he gained during the Britons’ 17-7 win over the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors. A crowd of over 3,000 filled Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium for the contest.

Ford Institute marks 25th anniversary Albion’s Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service celebrated its 25th year with a special Homecoming reunion, a keynote speech by Tim Skubick, host of public television’s “Off the Record,” and student and alumni panel presentations. President Ford announced the creation of the Institute during a 1977 campus visit, and the program enrolled its first students in the fall of 1978. Nelson Cary, ’90, reminisces with former Ford Institute director Kim Tunnicliff. Tunnicliff served as the program’s director from 1985 to 1999. Michigan Democratic Party chair Butch Hollowell, ’81, was a member of the Ford Institute’s first graduating class. The Institute’s more than 450 alumni can now be found working at all levels of government, practicing with law firms across the nation, reporting for major news organizations, and leading non-profit advocacy groups.

Broadcast journalist Tim Skubick talks Michigan politics with State Senator Mark Schauer, ’84, and Ford Institute founding director Mike Dively. Skubick, the longest serving member of the State Capitol press corps, offered a keynote speech on how the political landscape has changed over the past 25 years.

Those returning for the Ford Institute reunion included: (front row, left to right) Joy McVey Mills, ’94, Lisa Beebe Machesky, ’92, Leslee Fritz, ’94, Elizabeth Miller Williams, ’96, Brian Longheier, ’00, Richard Finch, ’93; (second row) Thomas Wilson, ’82, Jennifer Lindsay, ’93, Ken Brock, ’83, James Lancaster, ’82, Martin Dupuis, ’83, Jeffrey Ott, ’86, Mike Dively, Butch Hollowell, ’81, Mark Schauer, ’84, Kim Tunnicliff, Nelson Cary, ’90, Mark Abbott, ’89, Amanda Fisher, ’94, Scott Smith, ’00, Maureen Donahue Krauss, ’84, and Karen Khalil, ’85.

32 16

I O T R I U M P H E A L U M N I

A S S O C I A T I O N

N E W S

D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Six honored with Alumni Awards This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards were conferred during a special ceremony Oct. 11, 2003 during Homecoming Weekend. Recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award must be Albion College alumni and should: display genuine leadership and dedicated service to others; exemplify the qualities of a liberal arts education; and demonstrate breadth of achievement in career, family and service to the community and/or Albion College.

Kenneth C. Ballou, ’47 Kenneth Ballou had a successful 36-year career teaching biology at Albion College, from 1949 through 1985. Ballou mentored many students pursuing a medical career and was widely known for his Comparative Anatomy and Microbiology courses. He served in various leadership roles within the Biology Department and for 14 years was a faculty marshal for College ceremonial events. His contributions to the Albion community have been significant. Ballou was a charter member and two-time board president for the Albion Area Ambulance Service; in addition, he worked as a volunteer emergency medical technician, driver and dispatcher for 25 years. Ballou served as assistant chair of the Albion Blood Bank for nine years, as president of the board of the Albion Exchange Club, and as vice president of the organizational board for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant in support of volunteerism in Albion. A member of Albion’s First United Methodist Church for 56 years, Ballou has had three terms as chair of its Board of Trustees, and was a superintendent of the church school. He also spent 13 summers as an officer with the Albion Police Department from 1953 to 1966. For his community service, Ballou has received numerous awards, including a Michigan Week Community Service Award, an Albion Minuteman Award, the Battle Creek Enquirer George Award for community service, and a certificate of appreciation from the Albion College Alumni Association. Ballou earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Albion College and did graduate work at Michigan State University. In 1983, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science from Albion College. Ballou continues to enjoy riding and driving his horses. He and his wife, Polly, live in Albion, and are the parents of Kenneth Ballou, Jr., ’72, and Ann Ballou.

Julie Brigham-Grette, ’77 Julie Brigham-Grette has been a member of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Department of Geosciences since 1987. She is now a full professor and also serves as associate department head. A researcher of the stratigraphy and age dating of geologic systems, she is especially interested in the climate history of the Arctic across Alaska and into northeastern Russia. She has

Pictured with President Peter Mitchell, ’67, are the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients: (from left) James Garber, ’55, Kenneth Ballou, ’47, Susan Pellowe, ’61, Justin Sleight, ’43, Michael Halbig, ’68, and Julie Brigham-Grette, ’77. participated in 10 field expeditions to very remote arctic regions of Russia, and was cochief scientist in 2002 of an expedition on the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Healy, taking sediment cores from the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Brigham-Grette is equally dedicated to her teaching. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in her specialty of glacial geology, and often handles 600 students in her Introductory Oceanography course. BrighamGrette is also a member of a faculty team that has worked to redesign course offerings to be more inquiry-based, with more emphasis on class participation as well as Web-based learning. A leader among her professional colleagues, Brigham-Grette is president-elect of the American Quaternary Association, chair of the International Science Steering Committee of the International Geosphere/Biosphere Program on Past Global Change based in Switzerland, and currently a member of the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs Advisory Board. Other professional activities include service on the editorial board of three international journals, and work on numerous grant review panels and steering committees for the National Science Foundation. She was elected a fellow of the Geological Society of America in 2002. Brigham-Grette holds master’s and doctoral degrees in geology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She and her husband, Roger, live in Amherst, with their sons, Karl and Erik.

James N. Garber, ’55 James Garber spent most of his 37-year career as an attorney and judge working for the citizens of Michigan. From 1958 to 1973, he worked as an attorney in Wayne County, serving the Road Commission, the County Board of Supervisors and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. In the 1970s, he was executive director of the Criminal Justice Institute and managing partner of Garber, Haslick, and Bramlage, P.C. In 1979, he was elected to the 35th District Court, where he served for 16 years, 10 as chief judge. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Garber has been active in professional leadership and education throughout his career and into retirement. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the National District Attorneys Association and the National Center for Prosecution Management. He has served as a consultant to the Institute of Judicial Administration, the National Center for Prosecution Management, the Presidential Commission on National Standards and Goals for the Criminal Justice System, and the Michigan Supreme Court Backlog Reduction System. He has taught seminars and courses for a variety of institutions, had a long career as a guest expert on legal and political matters for WJR Radio in Detroit, and, after retirement, served five years as a mediator for the Wayne County Circuit Court. A devoted Christian, Garber has also given significant time and energy to his church. A member of historic Trinity Lutheran Church, Garber currently sits on its Board of Directors. He has held several leadership positions within the Lutheran Church’s Michigan District and Missouri Synod, and, in the past two years, has participated in mission trips to Panama and Latvia. In 2002, Garber was named Detroit Metropolitan Lutheran Layman of the Year and received the “Christus Primus” award from Concordia UniversityAnn Arbor.

Garber has been included in four editions of Who’s Who in American Law. He was the 1988 Plymouth Citizen of the Year and was a 2001 inductee of the Plymouth Hall of Fame. Chair of Lutheran Attorneys in Witness since 1993, he received that group’s 2001 award for service to church and profession. He and his wife, Marianne Johansson Garber, ’57, live in Northville. They are the parents of four sons, and have 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Michael C. Halbig, ’68 Michael Halbig has served for the past 14 years as the dean for faculty and finance at the U.S. Naval Academy, with oversight responsibility for a staff of nearly 500 and an annual budget of over $50-million. In particular, he supervises the hiring, mentoring and promotion processes for the civilian faculty. Halbig has been a member of the U.S. Naval Academy faculty as an officerinstructor and civilian professor since 1972. During that time, he has served as chair of the Language Studies Department, faculty chair of the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference and director of the German language program. His civilian awards include the Navy Superior and Meritorious Civilian Service Awards and the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Halbig recently retired as a naval intelligence officer in the rank of captain, U.S. Naval Reserve. During his 26 years with the reserve, he was associated with a number of intelligence units, four of which he commanded. As the national chief of staff for the Naval Reserve Intelligence Command, Fort Worth, Texas, in September 2001, Halbig

I O T R I U M P H E A L U M N I

A S S O C I A T I O N

33 17

N E W S

D. TRUMPIE PHOTOS

played a leading role in the mobilization of 1,500 reserve intelligence personnel in the war on terrorism. His service awards include a Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Halbig holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Germanic languages and literatures from Yale University. The author of The Jesuit Theatre of Jacob Masen and editor of two Russian-English naval dictionaries, he continues to work on his latest book, Writing About Armageddon: The German Poets and the Thirty Years’ War. Halbig also plays classical piano. He is married to Jan C. Thorman. They have two sons, Jacob and Ben, and reside in Annapolis.

Susan I. Pellowe, ’61 Combining her passion for theatre with her scholarship in Methodist history and Cornish culture, Susan Pellowe has fashioned a unique career as director, actress, writer, historian and educator. Pellowe’s tour de force is O Susanna!, a first-person portrayal of Susanna Wesley, the mother of Methodist founders John and Charles Wesley. The show is an outgrowth of Pellowe’s years of research on the lives of the Wesleys, and she has performed it for hundreds of audiences in Asia, England, Canada and the U.S., including the First Cornish International Homecoming in Cornwall, U.K. held at one of John Wesley’s preaching venues. Pellowe further shares her interest in the history of the Wesleys and early Methodism through a series of popular Wesley seminars that she leads for church groups, as well as a book, A Wesley Family Book of Days, now in its second edition. A co-founder of the Illinois Cornish Society, Pellowe uses her creative talents to share Cornish culture and heritage with others. She has written several one-woman shows based on British folk tales and traditions, is the editor of Saffron & Currants: A Cornish Heritage Cookbook, and has written freelance magazine articles for numerous national and regional newspapers in the U.S. and Britain. In 1996, she was made a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedd for her services to Cornwall. After graduating from Albion College, Pellowe worked for two years as an assistant programming producer for WTTW in Chicago. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a certificate from the Shakespeare Institute at Stratfordupon-Avon. A former high school English teacher, she also served as associate professor of theatre, coordinator of fine arts and director of theatre at Aurora University for 12 years. Pellowe further served as general manager of the Fox River Valley Symphony and manager of the Chicago Chamber Music Consortium and has toured her show of British music hall repertoire.

She retired this year from a position as department secretary and assistant to curators in European decorative arts and sculpture and ancient art at the Art Institute of Chicago in order to devote herself full-time to performance, research and writing. She currently resides in Chicago.

Justin L. Sleight, ’43 Justin Sleight began his ophthalmology career after earning his M.D. degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completing his residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. He entered private practice in the early 1950s with a one-man office in Lansing. From that modest beginning, Sleight developed Lansing Ophthalmology, PC, and then Regional Eye Care Center, which is still going strong with 14 doctors and offices in Lansing, Howell, Charlotte and Mt. Pleasant. Along with his leadership in this busy practice, he also served for several years as an associate professor and clinical professor with the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Additionally, he was on the staffs of Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence Hospital and Ingham Regional Medical Center, and was president of the Ingham County Medical Society and a board member and judicial counsel of the Michigan State Medical Society. He retired in 1987. Sleight joined the Lansing Central United Methodist Church in 1952, and his involvement and leadership in and through the church has been no less significant. He has served on numerous church committees and led fundraising efforts for a pipe organ for the church’s centennial. In retirement, he organizes volunteers to help prepare weekly meals for homeless and hungry persons. In 1973, as a missionary sponsored by the United Methodist Church’s West Michigan Conference, he spent a year working at the Bo Eye Clinic in Sierra Leone, and he traveled to Freetown three additional times in the 1980s as an eye surgeon in service to the Conference.

Sleight was a charter member of the Lansing Urban League Board of Directors, and has been a board member of the Greater Lansing Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Area United Way and Mobile Meals. He has served as chair of Ingham County Medical Society’s United Way finance campaign, a Lansing Board of Education Citizens’ Task Force, and Friends of the CROP, a charitable fundraising effort. He served a total of 15 years on the Albion College Board of Trustees, first as an alumni representative (1962-1968) and later as a representative of the West Michigan Conference (1985-1994), and is now an honorary trustee. Along with his wife, Marjorie Wardell Sleight, ’44, his brother, Norman, ’40, and Norman’s late wife, Alethea, he established the Sleight Endowed Professorship in Leadership Studies at Albion College. The Sleights have four children, Kenneth, ’69, Barbara, Carolyn and Stephen, three grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.

During their visit to campus, Julie Brigham-Grette, ’77, (top) and Michael Halbig, ’68, met with students and faculty to talk about their careers in academia.

Looking for a few eminent Albionians Distinguished Alumni Award

Meritorious Service Award

Up to five Distinguished Alumni are chosen each year from as many as 100 nominees. These men and women are selected on the basis of the following criteria: • Only alumni of Albion College shall be eligible for the award. • Recipients should display genuine leadership and dedicated service to others and exemplify the qualities of a liberal arts education. Well-roundedness in aspects of career, family and community service are sought. • Recipients are selected on the specific basis of: (a) Excellence in career achievements (b) Contributions to community/humanity (c) Service to Albion College The selection committee, made up of members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, looks for outstanding achievement in at least two of the three areas outlined above.

Up to three Meritorious Service Awards may be given each year, based on the following criteria: • Only alumni of Albion College shall be eligible for the award. • Time, effort and monetary gifts on behalf of Albion College shall constitute the elements in the consideration of a candidate to be worthy of the award. The award may recognize one, two or all three of these elements. • Nomination and election to receive the Meritorious Service Award shall follow the process used to nominate and elect individuals receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Exemptions for these awards include current members of: the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees, and the faculty and staff. Once an individual is no longer in any of the above categories, he/she will be eligible for consideration. Nominations for either of these awards are welcome and may be sent no later than Feb. 1, 2004 to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. A list of past award winners is available at: www.albion.edu/alumni/.

34 18

I O

T R I U M P H E A L U M N I

Janelle, Gilbert remembered at ceremony At the 2003 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 10, Albion College honored the memories of two All-Americans, Audrey Janelle, ’94, and Steven Gilbert, ’93, and recognized 10 other alumni who have made important contributions to Briton athletics. Speaking on behalf of the inductees at the ceremony, held during Homecoming Weekend, was Mark Lindemood, ’74. In addition, Briton basketball great, John Porter, ’53, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. A former Michigan superintendent of public instruction and Eastern Michigan University president, Porter is highly regarded for his contributions to the field of education.

Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award honors those individuals who have provided outstanding service to Briton athletics or former athletes who have brought national recognition and distinction to Albion College.

John W. Porter, ’53 John Porter established himself as one of the best basketball players in Albion College history in the early 1950s. He went on to distinguish himself as a national leader in the field of education. During his four-year basketball career, Porter was selected as an All-MIAA performer in both his sophomore and junior years, and was chosen as the league’s most valuable player his junior year. He was the MIAA scoring champion both of those years. After earning his doctorate from Michigan State University, in 1966 Porter was named associate superintendent for higher education, and, three years later, he became state superintendent of public instruction. He was president of Eastern Michigan University from 1979 to 1989. D. TRUMPIE PHOTO

Top of their game. John Porter, ’53, Michael Wilson, ’70, and Michael Williams,’78, reminisced about their days on the Kresge Gym basketball court during the Hall of Fame festivities. All rank among Albion’s top career scoring leaders with Wilson in first place, (1,547 points), Williams third (1,323 points) and Porter sixth (1,238 points).

A S S O C I A T I O N

General superintendent for the Detroit Public Schools from 1989 to 1991, he served as chief executive officer of the Urban Education Alliance, Inc. in Ypsilanti from 1989 until his recent retirement. Porter has been recognized at Albion with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1970, an honorary degree in 1973, and with induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989. He served on Albion’s Board of Trustees from 1985 to 2000 and is now an honorary trustee. In honor of his distinguished career in education, in 2002 the College announced the creation of the John W. Porter Endowed Professorship as an integral part of Albion’s Fritz Shurmur Education Institute. Porter lives in Ann Arbor.

2003 Athletic Hall of Fame inductions The Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Albion College in the field of athletics, either by their performance on athletic teams representing the College or by meritorious efforts in years after graduation.

Individuals Frederick J. Cromie, ’78 Albion College claimed MIAA football championships in 1976 and 1977. Fred Cromie, who achieved allleague status as a member of both title teams, was a star on defense. The 1976 “wrecking crew” led the nation in total defense and points allowed, and ranked second against the rush. Cromie averaged 12 tackles a game his junior season and, as a senior, played a key role in the Britons’ firstever postseason playoff game in 1977. Cromie, who has coached and taught at Earlham College and Grand Valley State University, currently holds the position of principal at Avondale High School.

Charles E. Frost, ’52 Charles Frost extended Albion’s league dominance in the shot put by claiming the 1952 league title with a mark of 43 feet, 3 1/2 inches. He was no stranger to league championships, helping the basketball team to the MIAA crown in 1951. In all, Frost earned six varsity letters at Albion (three in basketball and three more in track). With an M.Div. degree from Garrett Evangelical Seminary, he currently serves as the pastor of visitation at the First United Methodist Church in Warren, Ohio, and is active in many educational and social services organizations.

N E W S

Steven M. Gilbert, ’93

Gary D. Kresge, ’72

Steve Gilbert won NCAA Division III national championships in the javelin in 1991 and 1993 and also finished third in the decathlon at the NCAA nationals in 1991 and 1993, and placed fourth in 1992. He is Albion’s only five-time All-American. On the league level in track and field, Gilbert was selected as the MIAA’s most valuable performer in 1992 and 1993. He played a major role in Albion’s MIAA team championship in 1993, placing first in three events and finishing second in two others at the championship meet. On the gridiron, the Britons posted a 31-5-1 record and claimed four MIAA titles during Gilbert’s career. He earned first-team allleague status as a tight end in 1992. Gilbert started work as an English teacher in Quincy in 1993 and passed away in November of that year.

Wrestler Gary Kresge claimed the MIAA title in the 145-pound weight class in 1969, and posted a 17-0 record in 1970 en route to winning the league championship at 150 pounds and league MVP honors. A four-time letter winner in wrestling, Kresge served as a cocaptain of Albion’s 1970-71 and 1971-72 wrestling squads. He also earned a letter in football. Kresge graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976 and now has a private practice in Sandusky, Ohio.

Raymond J. Hoag, ’62 During the 1961 football season, Ray Hoag was the Britons’ leading scorer with 48 points and posted the second-best single season rushing record in Albion College history with 724 yards. Hoag earned seven varsity letters at Albion, four in football and three in baseball. He achieved all-league status during the 1960 and 1961 football seasons. He also was the starting centerfielder for the baseball squad. Recipient of a doctorate in education, Hoag has pursued a career in information technology and now serves as the project facilitator for Barry-Ionia-Kent Link Michigan.

Audrey R. Janelle, ’94 The school records swimmer Audrey Janelle set in the early 1990s for the 400yard individual medley (4:41.38) and as a member of the 400-yard medley relay team still stand. She achieved Academic AllAmerica status in 1992, finished 13th at the 1992 NCAA Division III Championships in the 400 IM to earn All-America honors, claimed three MIAA individual titles, earned all-league and Albion most valuable performer honors in 1992 and 1993, and served as the team captain in 1993. When she graduated, Janelle held the school records in the 100 and 200 backstroke, 400 IM, and 200 and 400 medley relays. Janelle completed veterinary school shortly before passing away in May 2000. A new record board in Dean Aquatic Center was dedicated in Janelle’s memory during Homecoming Weekend.

Mark D. Lindemood, ’75 As a student athletic trainer, working with the football, basketball and track programs, Mark Lindemood organized one of the first sports medicine conferences for Michigan high school coaches and trainers. In addition to his work in the training room, Lindemood performed maintenance in Kresge Gymnasium and worked on equipment purchases for various teams. Since graduation, Lindemood has enjoyed a career in institutional advancement, and now serves as a vice chancellor at Texas Tech University.

Kenneth A. Neal, ’65 Ken Neal was a starter on the offensive and defensive lines for Morley Fraser’s football teams from 1961 to 1964. During his career, the Britons posted a record of 28-5, with MIAA championships and undefeated seasons in 1961 and 1964. A pulling guard on offense, Neal was named to the All-MIAA first team and to the Michigan small college second team. He was a captain of the 1964 squad. Neal earned a J.D. degree from Wayne State University in 1969, and today is president of the St. James Mortgage Corp. and Triumph Title Agency in Bloomfield Hills.

Arnold R. Pinkney, ’52 Arnold Pinkney was a great all-around student-athlete, earning varsity letters in football, track, baseball and basketball. He received AllMIAA honors in baseball in 1952. Chairman of the Pinkney-Perry Insurance Agency in Cleveland, Pinkney is also senior consultant and chief operations

I O A L U M N I

A S S O C I A T I O N

T R I U M P H E

35 19

N E W S

D. TRUMPIE PHOTOS

1981 men’s basketball team (members present at ceremony). (Left to right) Peter McKnight, ’82, Tony Daniel, ’82, Gregory Winicki, ’83, Michael Williams, ’78. officer of betpin & associates, inc., a management consulting firm. He was president of the Cleveland school board for seven years. A past board member for the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers, he now serves as a consultant to the Cleveland Browns.

William R. Schueller, ’70 Golfer Bill Schueller helped lead Albion to league championships in 1967, 1969 and 1970. Named Albion’s most valuable performer in 1968, he shared the award in 1970 when he was also named the MVP in the MIAA. Schueller served as the captain of the golf team for three seasons. A four-year letter winner in football, he was a member of league championship teams in 1966 and 1969. Schueller finished the 1967 season ranked sixth in the nation with a 42.1yard punting average. A former football and wrestling coach at Jenison High School, he is now retired from the field of education and owns Golf Core Schueller in Jenison.

Michael P. Wilson, ’70 More than 30 years after playing Briton basketball, Mike Wilson continues to hold the school record for most points scored in a career. His highest season total of 453 points set in 1967-68 currently ties him for the fifth-best season output in school history. Postseason awards were numerous, as Wilson was selected to the all-league first team after the 1967-68 season, and for team most valuable player honors three times. He was elected to The Outstanding College Athletes of America in 1969. Wilson currently owns his own business in Keego Harbor.

1981 women’s cross country team. (Left to right) Patrick Blakley, ’83 (student coach), Debra Frey Fadool, ’85, Julie Reaume Byrne, ’82, Jeanne Reaume LoVasco, ’82, Katherine Schaefer, ’84, Carol Otten Wittry, ’85, Tim Williams (head coach).

Kathryn J. Wysack, ’80 Kathryn Wysack earned 11 varsity letters in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. After finishing as the league runner-up in the javelin as a sophomore, she won back-to-back MIAA championships in the event in 1979 and 1980. In addition to her championship success in the javelin, Wysack was a top-six finisher in the league in the discus and shot put her junior and senior years. With a J.D. degree from Washington University, Wysack now has a private law practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri. She lives in St. Louis.

Teams 1976 Baseball Team Led by the pitching of Jim Knudson and the hitting of Dennis Frost and Tim O’Dowd, Albion breezed to the 1976 MIAA baseball title with a 10-2 league record. All three players achieved All-MIAA first-team status, along with Frank Carr. Knudson posted a 3-0 record on the mound in league games. Frost finished second in the league in batting average (.458) and runs batted in (nine). O’Dowd batted .387 in league play with nine RBI. The co-captains were Knudson, John Schmidt and Tim Strutz. Other team members included: Douglas Barcy, Mike Bivens, Dan Busto, Jack Champagne, Jamie Flynn, Gary Fox, Dave Galaviz, Rob Ledbetter, Dave Maxwell, Jim McChesney, Monte Moffett, Glenn Moug, Steve Robb, Francis Scislowicz, Craig Sleeman, Kevin Snyder, Alan Solley, Mike Sowles, Ron Vanderlinden, Bob Wareck, Kurt Wiese, Tim Zeeman and Janet Poston (score keeper). Frank Joranko served as head coach.

1981 Men’s Basketball Team Albion tied Calvin and Hope for the MIAA title in 1981. The Britons started the season with one win in their first five games, but the team stormed back to finish with a 14-9 overall record and a 9-3 record in league play. Pete McKnight, an All-MIAA first-team selection, ranked fifth in the league in scoring at 16.3 points per game and field goal

1976 baseball team. (Front row, left to right) Frank Joranko, ’52 (head coach), John Schmidt, ’76, James Knudson, ’76, Daniel Busto, ’78, James Flynn, ’77. (Second row) Douglas Barcy, ’79, Craig Sleeman, ’78, Frank Carr, ’78, Kurt Wiese, ’78, Monte Moffett, ’78, Gary Fox, ’79, Robert Wareck, ’78. percentage at nearly 56 percent. Second-team all-league honorees Jim Clegg and Tracy Garner averaged 13.1 and 7.9 points per game, respectively. McKnight and Joe Serra served as cocaptains. Other team members included: Jason Arnold, Bill Cibulka, Tony Daniel, Glenn Kirkham, Mo Kyles, Steve Niblock, Greg Winicki and Rob Zaranek. Mike Turner was head coach. Ron Walker and Mike Williams served as assistant coaches.

1981 Women’s Cross Country Team In 1981, the first year of women’s cross country competition in the MIAA, Albion and Alma went neck-and-neck in the league title race. When Albion eked out a one-point victory over Alma at the first league championship meet, the teams shared the season title. Albion ran well as a team at the league meet, with all five Briton runners finishing among the top 10. Carol Otten was the first Briton to cross the finish line, fifth overall, with a time of 18:37. She was followed by Jeanne Reaume (18:52), Debbie Frey (19:03),

Sarah Hall (19:06) and Leslie Sandt (19:08). Otten was named the team’s most valuable performer. Other letter winners included Polly MacDonald, Julie Reaume and Kathy Schaefer. Jeanne and Julie Reaume were cocaptains. Tim Williams coached the squad with student coach Patrick Blakley.

Athletic Hall of Fame nominations Any Albion alumnus/a may submit names of individual athletes, coaches or teams for consideration by the Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee. Selection criteria and an online nomination form may be found at: www.albion.edu/sports/halloffame/ or you may contact Marcia Starkey, director of alumni/parent relations and annual giving, at 517/629-0284 or e-mail: mstarkey @albion.edu. Nominations are due no later than April 1, 2004.

36 20

I O T R I U M P H E

T H E

B A C C AK M

A R O U N D

P A G E

P U S

The following remarks were offered during the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony at Homecoming, Oct. 11. For more on this year’s recipients, please see p. 32.

The quest of the human heart By Susan Pellowe, ’61 A Chicago resident, Pellowe is an actress, writer, Methodist historian and Bard of Cornwall. “It all goes so fast. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it— every, every minute?” “No. The saints and poets, maybe—they do some.” Those are lines from Emily and the Stage Manager in Our Town. I was privileged to play Emily under Helen Manning’s direction when I was a senior at Albion. I wish Helen Manning were here. She was my theatre mentor, lifelong supporter and friend. I owe her more than I could ever say. Good profs are like that. I have been able to do a lot of things, almost none of them what I started out to do! My path has been determined by saying YES to opportunities presented. Life in the arts is like that: you create, and you create many opportunities for yourself, but you also must be ready to seize opportunities that others offer you—to say YES. That’s how most of these credits of mine happened. I said YES to Albion originally because my dad and sister came to Albion . . . and I came because I thought I’d be able to take fencing! (That never happened.) But, YES, coming was the right thing to do: Albion nourished my intellectual and

artistic gifts and affirmed that it was all right to say YES to them and to follow my heart. In profs like Helen Manning, John Hart, Tony Taffs and Mary Packer, who taught modern dance (not fencing!), Albion exposed me to the power of the arts to transform. In the fourth century B.C., Plato banned most of the arts from his ideal Republic because he understood how dangerous they are: they speak to the heart. I love it that almost 2,400 years later a man named Vaclav Havel wrote poetry and plays of all things, out of his convictions that, YES, things must change; and of all things they proclaimed him the first president of the Czech Republic, because he, an artist, had understood and spoken to the needs in their hearts under a repressive regime, and he belonged to be (that’s a Cornish phrase!) their leader. With all due respect, it’s not just politics, economics, industry, military might, or marketing that make a country; it’s also the quest of the human heart. Ultimately, all the rest are servant to the quest. And I believe that the quest of the heart is most engagingly explored in the arts. (It better be: that’s what I have devoted my life to!) The arts may jolt us or they may seep into our consciousness, but never doubt they speak. Plato was right: they’re powerful. They transform. They open up those who play with them. They are imago deo (the image of God) playing. Creating. Pardon me if I tell you that the first day of play rehearsal is for me a religious experience: Word is made flesh; that’s because first the playwright made flesh into word. There is the circle of creation—to which we all belong. I have found the arts, especially theatre, to be a calling—a vocation. Frederick Buechner,

in defining vocation, says, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” It is very moving to know that my alma mater, Albion, thinks I have put the talents it nurtured to worthy use; that the things I’ve said YES to from the deep gladness of my heart have made a difference to at least a bit of the world’s deep hunger. The nugget of wisdom I offer you today— whether you’re looking for one or not!—is: Just say YES! Io Triumphe!

The gift of education By Michael Halbig, ’68 Halbig is dean for faculty and finance at the U.S. Naval Academy. The Irish poet William Butler Yeats once wrote that “in the beginning of important things, in the beginning of love, in the beginning of the day, in the beginning of any work, there is a moment when we understand more perfectly than we do until all is finished.” From my interaction with Albion professors such as Ingeborg Baumgartner, Jack Padgett, Ralph Davis and Keith Moore, in a setting made possible by this institution, I learned early in my life the felt truths that animate my own professional career today: • that teachers who are themselves learners can inspire learning in students, not just in college, but for all their years;

• that students who have been able to experience their teachers not just as sources of knowledge but role models for life have the greatest success in college and in their careers; • that small, personalized classes are the ideal learning environment, for it is here that learning becomes a collaborative event between teacher and student; • and that as a consequence of these interactions come not just the knowledge but the confidence and inspiration to take on the most demanding of life’s challenges, on the largest of life’s stages. These have been guiding principles as I in due course was able to shape academic programs myself and build a faculty around the notions of a lifelong love of learning, and preparing young people to be persons of integrity, for service in the highest positions of command, citizenship and government. At the Naval Academy, my colleagues and I occasionally laugh about the things we did that day that we never learned about in graduate school. The chair of our English Department, Anne-Marie Drew, reminded me of this earlier this semester as she recounted the arrangements she was making to move her entire department, including 99 classes of English, aboard a floating Navy Berthing Barge while her classrooms were being refurbished after two feet of the Chesapeake Bay had washed through their halls as a result of Tropical Storm Isabel. These challenges and others far greater we master not because we are exquisitely trained subject-matter academic experts, but because we have learned to take up the day’s work with confidence, with dedication, with curiosity. And those personal attributes we learn from other people, like Professors Baumgartner, Padgett, Davis and Moore, at places like Albion.

Your feedback is requested! By Jim Cox, ’87 President, Albion College Alumni Association Greetings and warm wishes for the New Year! As you will recall, Albion College alumni were surveyed via a response card in the spring 2003 Io Triumphe regarding their interest level in eight areas of activity or involvement with the College. Using a 5-point scale, with 5 indicating high interest, we sought opinions on the preferred method of communication from the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the activities in which the board might engage. The data were sorted by decade from the 1930s forward and a simple average calculated for each objective question in the respective decade. Some of the responses varied significantly by decade. The questions and overall averages are shown in the accompanying table.

There were 164 respondents with the 1950s classes having the highest response rate. The classes from the 1990s and 1970s had a moderate number of responses. The remaining decades had low rates of response. The alumni board has reviewed the results and made some inferences. Now I’m asking you, our alumni, to reflect on the following summary and send us your feedback. • The questionnaire suggests that these types of communications are of highest interest: regular alumni board column in Io Triumphe, alumni “news & views” feature on the Web site, and regular alumni meetings in regional areas.

• Alumni want to hear from fellow alumni, want to hear from the College and want to hear from the Alumni Association board. • Web site, e-mail and other forms of electronic communication are less desirable to alumni prior to the 1970s. • Regular alumni area meetings are desirable but particularly for alumni from the 1980s on. • Alumni from the 1980s on are highly interested in participating in alumni service projects whereas prior decades have a lower than average interest in participating in service projects.

2003 Alumni Interest Survey Results Communication Alumni Association board column in Io Triumphe Alumni “news & views” feature on Web site E-mail news flashes, etc.

Activities Alumni-sponsored travel abroad Alumni-sponsored U.S. travel Alumni-sponsored educational opportunities on campus Regular alumni meetings in area Alumni service projects in area

Rating (1-5) 3.87 3.03 2.45

Rating (1-5) 2.53 2.60 2.60 3.19 2.87

The Alumni Association board recognizes its responsibility to represent alumni opinions to the Board of Trustees and the College administration. To do so, we want to create opportunities for alumni to voice their comments, and to better understand alumni expectations and desires. We would, therefore, very much like your feedback to validate or challenge our inferences, and provide additional comments beyond the survey. What have we missed? From your feedback, action steps will be developed which will be shared in a future Io Triumphe. Please forward your comments via e-mail to: mstarkey@ albion.edu; or by U.S. mail to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224. As a last bit of business, at the October 2003 meeting, the Alumni Association board voted to amend its bylaws to change board membership from an elected to an appointed process. The purpose of this change is to broaden the opportunities for Alumni Association participation and board membership. The board is now working on the process to accomplish this goal and intends to work diligently on reaching out to as many alumni as possible and maintain representative membership. Until next quarter, go Brits!