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FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL
CHRONICLE CULVER- STOCKTON COLLEGE
Winter 2019
President Kelly M. Thompson, Larry Gorrell ’69, Chuck Scholz, Ron Leftwich ’64 and Scott Johnson ’71
As we begin 2019, Culver-Stockton College is celebrating more than 165 years changing lives by educating students of promise. The students that reside on “the Hill” today are deeply involved in experiential learning, and they have a passion for community service. I am so proud of all the ways they are making our community a better place. This past semester our students collected toys that were distributed here in Lewis County, and they raised funds for Feeding America Food Banks, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Walk for Alzheimer’s, among others. This spirit of giving has been a part of our legacy since our founding in 1853. This year’s Homecoming was unprecedented with the Order of the Founders Circle induction dinner, the announcement of our 25 million dollar comprehensive campaign, and the number of alumni that returned to “the Hill.” Inducting Ronald W. Leftwich ’64 and Larry W. Gorrell ’69 to the distinguished list of Founders Circle members was such a delight. These two gentlemen have led and served their alma mater with distinction for generations. What a lovely evening we had celebrating their generosity and exemplary service. The celebration we had in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center as we unveiled our Culver-Stockton: Changing Lives! comprehensive campaign was incredible. It was a fitting place to make such an important announcement, and I know the late President Emeritus Brown was with us in spirit. The campaign for C-SC is focused on raising funds for Academics and Endowment, Campus and Facilities, and Student Scholarships. I am so grateful to all the generous alumni and friends who believe deeply in Culver-Stockton’s mission and vision, and I am also thankful for the continued support of corporations and foundations. The J.E. and L.E Mabee Foundation, the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, the George and Frances Nichols Foundation, Refreshment Services Pepsi and others have a long history of supporting higher education at Culver-Stockton. How proud I am to share that we have raised almost 19 million dollars toward our goal. Culver-Stockton has been changing lives for over 165 years and all of you are a part of that legacy. I’m sure you have a story about how Culver-Stockton changed your life. So please share it with us!
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Ronald W. Leftwich ’64, Chairman Larry W. Gorrell ’69, Vice Chairman H.B. Turner ’79, Treasurer Jason R. Stratton ’96, MBA ’17, Secretary MEMBERS Larry Askew ’94, Overland Park, Kan. R. Kent Clow ’78, Olathe, Kan. Caly Cramsey ’08, MBA ’14, Quincy, Ill. Anthony E. Crane ’74, Quincy, Ill. Sallie Jo Cunningham ’95, Madison, Wis. Dr. Jenkins Davis ’70, Barrington, Ill. Timothy L. Fischer ’89, Alpharetta, Ga. Susan E. Goderstad ’81, Apple Valley, Minn. Larry W. Gorrell ’69, Quincy, Ill. Robin A. Greger ’78, Hannibal, Mo. Rev. Raymond Hankins, Independence, Mo. Dr. Jay Hoffman, Canton, Mo. Mat Holt ’08, Canton, Mo. Dr. Timothy M. James ’74, Fishers, Ind., Scott A. Johnson ’71, New Albany, Ohio Jack V. Kanne ’71, Franklin, Tenn. Leslie V. Kelsay ’73, Santa Clara, Calif. Ronald W. Leftwich ’64, Houston, Texas Tory L. Lucas ’92, Lynchburg, Va. Michael G. McCay ’68, Bentonville, Ark. David L. McClintock ’71, New Lenox, Ill. David C. Mobley ’83, New London, Mo. Stacy Raith ’83, Shawnee, Kan. Paul Reitz, Quincy, Ill. Charles W. Scholz, Quincy, Ill. Sarah Sparrow ’19, Niota, Ill. Robert F. Stone ’71, Hoffman Estates, Ill. Jason R. Stratton ’96, MBA ’17, Quincy, Ill. Dr. C. Clark Todd, Hannibal, Mo. Terry Traeder, Quincy, Ill. H.B. Turner ’79, Parkville, Mo. Dr. Kathy Turpin, Weatherby Lake, Mo. Rev. David J. Yonker ’00, W. Burlington, Iowa Nathan Zelinske ’99, St. Louis, Mo. TRUSTEES EMERITI Robert E. Ayers ’53, Canton, Mo. Joseph T. Charles ’60, Jupiter, Fla. Elaine E. English ’67, South Padre, Texas Donald K. Gnuse ’56, Quincy, Ill. Jeffrey A. Stuerman ’82, St. Charles, Mo.
The Culver-Stockton Chronicle is published by the C-SC Office of Marketing & Public Relations for alumni and friends to inform readers of campus happenings and give insight into the mission and philosophy of the College and the expertise of its leaders.
EDITORIAL STAFF Brian Kroeger Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator Stephanie Schmitz Design & Digital Media Specialist Katie Liesen ’16 Content Media Specialist John Schild Assistant Athletic Director/SID ADMINISTRATION Dr. Kelly M. Thompson President Dr. Lauren Schellenberger Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI Dr. Bill Sheehan Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Programs Melissa DuBuque ’88 Director of Alumni Programs ALUMNI BOARD OFFICERS Mat Holt ‘08, President Steve Fannin ‘71, Vice President Deb Schoenfelt ‘78, Secretary Aaron Fiesler ‘10, Treasurer MEMBERS Jill Arnold Blickhan ‘79 Lisa Bohan ‘14 Katie Hernandez ‘12 Leslie Johnson ‘02 Kevin Kain ‘73 Cathy Kapusciak ‘82 Kara Mandrell ‘00 Ben Martin III ‘75 Charlie Nager ‘84 Brent Hickenbottom ‘00 Deb Schoenfelt ‘78 Tom Sutton ‘81 Steven Viorel ‘02 Rev. Sam Pulliam ‘86
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CONTENTS
Students talk with Board of Trustee member Jenkins Davis ’70 during the Student Scholarship Luncheon
DEPARTMENTS
FEATURES
From the Top of the Hill
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Happenings on the Hill
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Academic Affairs
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Victory Bell
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From the Chaplain
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Passing the Test
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Post Grad
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In Memoriam
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Class Notes
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Come Home to the Dome: Homecoming 2018 Enjoy photos of this year’s events along with a recap of the exciting weekend.
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Culver-Stockton: Changing Lives!
It is an exciting time at C-SC! A new campaign was announced at Homecoming and there are big things coming!
ON THE COVER
Larry W. Gorrell ’69 and Ronald W. Leftwich ’64 were inducted into the Order of the Founders Circle in October.
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to prepare students of promise for a dynamic world through our distinctive experiential curriculum within a supportive learning community founded upon the best values of faith and the human spirit.
Order of Founders Circle Induction
Ron Leftwich ’64 and Larry Gorrell ’69 were inducted into the Order of Founders Circle during Homecoming.
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HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL
NEW & NOTEWORTHY Sports Management Students Experience Boca Raton Bowl As Operation Specialists
Jarvis Appointed as Director of Career and Internship Services
Sports management students from Dan Mahoney’s class traveled to Boca Raton, Florida to assist with the operations of the Fifth Annual Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl, directed by executive director Doug Mosley ’85.
Congratulations to Robin Jarvis on her appointment as Director of Career and Internship Services. Robin has served the college for over 11 years, most recently as the Director of Online Programs and Assistant Registrar. She earned both her Bachelor’s (2009) and Master’s (2017) degrees from Culver-Stockton College. She began her new duties in October 2018.
Erickson named Program’s First Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach
Culver-Stockton College’s Newest Partnership Provides Athletic Training Opportunities to Northeast Missouri Students in Northeast Missouri now have more opportunities to pursue a degree and career in Athletic Training thanks to a new strategic partnership between CulverStockton College (C-SC) and HannibalLaGrange University (HLGU). In October, the two institutions agreed to terms that allow graduates from HLGU’s Exercise and Sport Science major to pursue the Master of Athletic Training degree at C-SC.
South Korean Director of Education Visits Culver-Stockton College Continuing the College’s history of distinction, in September Culver-Stockton College welcomed South Korea’s Senior Deputy Director of Education, Sungha Park. Park visited area schools as part of his research for Korea’s upcoming educational reform; this reform aims to loosen control over what classes students take, providing them with a more flexible system. As part of Park’s visit to C-SC, he toured the campus, met with students and spoke with faculty and area administrators. Earlier in the day, Park also toured Canton and met with students and teachers at Canton High School. 3 Chronicle, Winter 2019
Caitlin Erickson was named the program’s first women’s lacrosse head coach on November 9, 2018. Erickson comes to Culver-Stockton after spending the last 17 months as the girl’s program director at St. Louis LAX, which offers lacrosse leagues each summer, fall and winter season in the St. Louis area. Erickson spent seven years at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., as both a field hockey and lacrosse player from 2006–2010 to being a graduate assistant field hockey coach from 2011–2013. She later became the head women’s lacrosse and field hockey coach at Lindenwood University, Belleville from 2016–2018. A Chicago native, Erickson played three years of field hockey and four years of softball at Antioch Community High School in Antioch, Ill., as well as a season with the Windy City Field Hockey Club, before migrating to St. Charles. Upon earning her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 2011, she received her Master’s in sport management in 2013.
HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL
FINE ARTS
ACCOLADES
Dear Friends
MBA Students Enter Worldwide Rankings
Culver-Stockton College Department of Theatre opened its second production of the 2018-2019 season with Dear Friends by Reginald Rose, which ran in November. The production featured three couples who assembled for a party with the intention of patching up the dissolved marriage of a pair of their friends. The role of Doug Lambert was played by Remington Jarvis, Sally Lambert by Krista Barth, Flo Lambert by Claire Whiston, George Spears by Ethan Cockrell, Vivian Spears by Hali Liles, Lenny Marshall by Logan Walker, Charlotte Marshall by Madison Landry, Michael Graves by Logan Starkey, Louis Graves by Courtney Deeds, and the Bellhop/Waiter was played by Nicole Smart.
During the 3-week at Culver-Stockton College, students of the Global Strategy MBA course, led by Professor of Finance, Dr. Kim Gaither, participated in an online simulation of producing and selling cameras. The group achieved several top 100 notices and (Company C) climbed to a top five finish overall.
Mabee Gallery: Best of Missouri Hands The Mabee Gallery at Culver-Stockton College was honored to host an open juried exhibit by the Best of Missouri Hands November 8, 2018. This show included a wide variety of media including acrylic, oil, watercolor and experimental paintings as well as jewelry, glass, ceramic sculpture, teapots and fibers.
2018 Homecoming Alumni Exhibit The 2018 Homecoming Alumni exhibit at Culver-Stockton College incorporated a 30-year body of work by Brenda Seibel Rentfro ’87. Rentfro is a high-school art teacher, starting her 28th year at Community High School District 218. She teaches Ceramics and Introduction to Art at Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos Heights, Illinois. This exhibit incorporated her wide range of knowledge about a wide range of media and techniques and her understanding of different environments within our existence.
Harmony Magazine Receives Recognition In 2018, Culver-Stockton College received recognition as Silver Medalist from the CSPA (Columbia Scholastic Press Association) for its Literary & Arts Magazine, Harmony. Congratulations to all the staff who participated in the 41st volume of the magazine.
All-Collegiate Choir Eight students were recently honored to sing in the All-Collegiate Choir at the Missouri Music Educators Association meeting in Osage Beach, Missouri. The choir was conducted by Eliza Rubenstein and accompanied by Melissa Loehnig Simons.
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HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL
DONATIONS AT WORK Culver-Stockton College Receives $3 Million in Gifts
Men’s Basketball Locker Room Renovation
Culver-Stockton College received generous gifts totaling more than $3 million from the estate of Mary Eck ’40 as well as an anonymous donor. A press conference was held in November to announce the gifts. The anonymous donor has planned to give $1.5 million through an estate gift to C-SC while Eck provided a gift of over $1.5 million to Culver-Stockton to assist with renovations on campus, the support of the Harold Wagner Endowed Scholarship and the Carolyn L. and Robert W. Brown Residence Hall. Additionally, financial support was provided for Wood Hall renovations as well as endowed scholarships for domestic travel study courses.
Through the generous donations of the Stratton Family, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Advance Physical Therapy, The Tim Fischer Family and H.B. and Tammy Turner the men’s locker room was renovated during the fall.
The Karen Dugas Endowed Scholarship
Culver-Stockton College Upgrades Football Locker Room Thanks to Hannibal Alumni
Karen (Black) Dugas received a degree in elementary education from Culver-Stockton College in 1969. She later earned a master of library science degree in 1976. Throughout her career as a librarian she developed a passion of helping students receive an education. This endowed scholarship was established to provide educational assistance to members of the Sigma Kappa Sorority at Culver-Stockton College.
Alumni Kenneth Greger ’78 and Steve Viorel ’02, both of Hannibal, Missouri, combined to give over $14,000 to the football locker room project. The project included new lockers, carpet, furnishings and custom graphics and was dedicated during homecoming.
The Hendrix Family Endowed Scholarship Jeanelle (Nelson) Hendrix ’52 and her late husband, Milton Hendrix ’52 both taught high school in Missouri for 34 years each. Their daughter, Terri (Hendrix) Jungers ’82 has continued that legacy as a 30-year educator. A scholarship has been established to celebrate their nearly 100 years of combined teaching.
Nate and Anna Zelinske Scholarship Nate ’99 and Anna Zelinske “Are You Kind?” Endowed Scholarship was established for a student with a passion for wanting to make the world a better place knowing the smallest stones can cause the largest ripples throughout our society. The scholarship is designed to cultivate active leaders for social change through self-examination, professional development and community and campus involvement.
Andersen Foundation Grant A generous gift of $175,000 was received from the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation from Bayport, Minn. Founded in 1959 in Minnesota the foundation focuses on institutions that do not accept state or federal funding. 5 Chronicle, Winter 2019
American Chemical Society Donates $12,000 to the John Brodmann Endowed Scholarship Fund On January 16, 2019 the American Chemical Society presented a check for $12,000 to the John Brodmann Endowed Scholarship. Accepting the check on behalf of the College was Professor El-Bermawy, who made remarks about the contributions Dr. Brodmann has made to the College.
PASSING OF A
President Emeritus Robert Windsor Brown passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 92. Dr. Brown was president of Culver-Stockton College from 1978 to 1989, and chancellor from 1989-1992. During his tenure, enrollment reached 1,169 students, historically, the College’s largest student enrollment to date. Dr. Brown brought the College from a financial deficit to a surplus, funded faculty development and dramatically increased the endowment. He led the College for 11 consecutive years as a debt free operation, all while implementing annual faculty and staff salary increases and increasing the amount of student scholarships awarded. Dr. Brown set many fundraising records during his time as president and chancellor, successfully completing four major comprehensive campaigns. The funds he and his development team raised during his time at the College totaled over $42 million. Part of the resources raised during his presidency were used to construct several buildings on campus and to renovate others. Dr. Brown was recognized for his fundraising efforts when the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center (built under his leadership), and the Carolyn L. and Robert W. Brown Residence Hall were named in his honor. He was named in 2013 as a member of the Order of the Founders Circle at C-SC. Leading up to his career in higher education, Dr. Brown was drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1944. After basic training he was deployed to European theatre of WWII and served as a guard of German prisoners of war in Wales and England, attained rank of Corporal Tech 5 and earned expert marksmanship medals and victory medals. In a large class of returning veterans, Dr. Brown attended Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan, on the G.I. Bill, majoring in Economics and sang in a barbershop quartet. Leadership skills began to develop as he was an athletic letter winner in baseball and track and was a
member and president of Chapter Alpha Mu of National Fraternity Alpha Tau Omega. He served as President of his senior class and was elected to Who’s Who. After employment with Massey Ferguson and General Motors in Detroit, Bob began his life work in higher education, as he joined the administrative staff at Adrian College as director of admissions. He later directed alumni services, headed the P. R. and Communications, special events and initiated innovative programs. The last 13 years were as Vice President for Development, spanning 25 years of service and served as a trustee from ’96-’08. He was recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus and was honored with the Alumni Achievement award. Furthering his education, he earned his Masters of Arts degree, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in administration of higher education in 1965, both from Michigan State University. He was also recognized with honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from both Adrian College and Culver-Stockton College. At Culver-Stockton student development was always his passion, and he welcomed students regularly into his home for popcorn and ice cream, or at his office, and made them feel valued, while expecting their best efforts. He supported them in all their activities and was known to sit in on classes, and became a student with them in stained glass work, helping to create the beautiful large window in the Carl Johann Memorial Library. Dr. Brown and his wife, Carolyn, celebrated 62 wonderful, adventurous years of marriage. They are the proud parents of Stephen, Susan, and Jennifer, their spouses, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dr. Brown was extremely proud of being able to present a diploma to his grandson Taylor Leftwich ’18 (son of Jennifer ’90 and Greg ’91 Leftwich) at his Culver-Stockton graduation on May 12, 2018. culver.edu 6
For this year’s homecoming, the theme was “Come Home to the Dome.” Homecoming is about precisely what its name means, returning to where you’re from. Wildcats from all over the country returned to Canton this year to celebrate the tremendous sense of community and friendship that took place on “the Hill.” This year’s theme was epitomized by a number of exciting events that alumni look forward to every year. The weekend featured reunions for the Culver-Stockton College choir group, as well as class reunions for the classes of ’58, ’68, ’78, ’88, ’93, ’98 and ’08. The class of 1968 was welcomed into the Top of the Hill Society, Tau Kappa Epsilon celebrated their 150th anniversary and Delta Upsilon celebrated their 30th year as a chapter at C-SC. Additionally, Ron Leftwich ’64 and Larry Gorrell ’69 were inducted into the elite Order of the Founders Circle (see page 19).
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The festivities began on Thursday, October 25, when student scholarship donors spent the afternoon sharing a meal with their recipients at the Scholarship Luncheon. Each year, this is a meaningful event for both donors and students. Students meet the generous alumni and donors who make their educational opportunities possible and donors get to engage with those they support through their contributions. On Friday afternoon, students, alumni, faculty and staff were encouraged to “Pack the PAC” for a big announcement. What was revealed was the historic $25 million Culver-Stockton College: Changing Lives! comprehensive campaign. More than $17 million of generous contributions have already been raised during the silent phase of the campaign. The Changing Lives! campaign will raise money to enhance the campus meeting the needs of students in the classroom as well as dining, housing, sports and
David Predmore ’63 Dedication
Men’s Basketball Locker Room Dedication
Blue & White Mixer
Members of Delta Upsilon march in the Parade
Homecoming Court
fine arts facilities. It will also increase the endowment to ensure the financial future of C-SC, assist in enhancing the academic programs of the College and continue to raise funds to support our students’ abilities to attend C-SC through the Student Scholarship Fund. The monumental Friday was capped off with the Blue and White Mixer where alumni enjoyed catching up with old classmates and watching fireworks on “the Hill.” Over the weekend, there were several dedications. First, before the men and women’s basketball games on Friday, a new men’s locker room was revealed. Following, “The Classroom of Tomorrow” was dedicated in honor of David Predmore ’63 in the Herrick Foundation Center. On Saturday morning, alumni and friends joined the women of Sigma Kappa as they dedicated a lasting memorial to Hannah Welling ’20 in the form of a garden
Hannah Welling Garden Dedication
outside Clough Hall. Family and friends of Lori (Hutchinson) Maxwell ’82 gathered in the Alpha Xi Plaza to dedicate new landscaping in her memory. Later, members and friends of Tau Kappa Epsilon gathered at Zenge Hall for the dedication of Tom Ryan ’78 Way and the Gregg Goss ’93 Garden. As always with homecoming weekend, Culver-Stockton’s sports teams took to their respective fields and competed while crowds of alumni and students cheered in support. Before the football game, the class of 1968 gathered at the Top of the Hill Luncheon to share their memorable experiences during their time studying at C-SC. Many alumni also spent their Saturday mornings pregame tailgating near the football field, enjoying the day with their life-long friends before the competition began. The Wildcats lost a close game to the fourth ranked team in the country, Grandview University, as the Vikings avoided the upset by kicking a late field
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Blue & White Mixer
Top of the Hill Luncheon
Mary (Wagner) Eck ’40 Wood Hall Lounge Dedication
Pillars Breakfast
goal to win 29-27. Both men and women’s soccer went up against MidAmerica Nazarene University, with the lady Wildcats bringing home the only homecoming weekend sports victory as they dominated the Pioneers 3-0. Men’s soccer lost 1-4. There was more than just spectating sporting events going on for alumni who returned to visit campus. Alumni had the opportunity to take part in both alumni baseball and softball games, as well as the annual Wildcat Fun Run to start off their Saturday morning. Saturday morning began with the leadership breakfast at the Pillars, the President’s residence, after which alumni walked down the street and enjoyed the homecoming parade in downtown Canton. The widely successful parade was streamed live on Facebook and broadcasted by students in the communications program. During the parade, area high school marching bands competed in the yearly tournament hosted by C-SC and Canton High School. Future Wildcats were entertained and cultivated at this year’s
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Big Cat Little Cat Legacy Land. The future Wildcat pride enjoyed a bounce house and spirited activities to ensure C-SC spirit lives on for the generations to come. Fine arts alumni reunited to enjoy a day packed with many activities. First, an art gallery exhibit was opened for viewing featuring artwork by Brenda Seibel Rentfro ’87. Later, the fine arts department hosted a picnic for the group that allowed students past and present to mingle and enjoy each other’s company. The day was wrapped up with the Choir Reunion Concert where alumni and current students joined together to perform a special concert, conducted by D. Larry McSpadden and Scott Allison. This year’s homecoming was a massive success and a worthy celebration for the numerous accomplishments made this year by Culver-Stockton College and its students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Relive the highlights of 2018 homecoming by visiting the Culver-Stockton Flickr page!
Fine Arts Picnic
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ACADEMICS & ENDOWMENT Educating for Life and Securing Our Future $13 million goal
Academics are at the heart of our mission. Providing students of promise with the needed education for high-demand fields will enhance the student experience. The College offers majors and minors in more than 60 fields. Culver-Stockton College is committed to offering a challenging and progressive curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts and responsive to market trends and student needs. Our commitment to experiential learning is grounded in the belief that students learn best when they develop knowledge, skills and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting. This energizing curricular feature that faculty and students enthusiastically support helps advance the student experience in many ways. The endowment of Culver-Stockton College ensures financial
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funding for today and the future of the College. The best way to advance the student experience is through scholarship endowments. An endowment is a self-sustaining fund providing scholarships for students, many of whom are the first in their family to pursue their academic goals through higher education. A strong endowment allows the College to maintain costs and operational budgets while remaining competitive. More than 90 percent of Culver-Stockton students receive financial aid. Other ways to support the endowment at Culver-Stockton include permanent funds for faculty development, faculty endowed department and/or division chairs, endowments for buildings and academic programs (including equipment), endowments for athletics and endowments for student travel (both domestic and international).
COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
CULVER-STOCKTON HAS CHANGED MY LIFE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE ELSEWHERE. A CLASSROOM IS NOT NECESSARILY MADE OF FOUR WALLS HERE, AND I LOVE THE FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WE HAVE. I HAVE GROWN AS A LEADER AND A PERSON IN MY TIME ON THIS CAMPUS. FROM FRIENDSHIPS TO THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL, THE RELATIONSHIPS I’VE BUILT HERE ARE ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS. WE ARE A FAMILY HERE, AND I LOVE THAT. – SARAH SPARROW ’19
Ken Logsdon was born and raised in Canton, Missouri. He attended Canton Public School and completed his undergraduate work at CulverStockton College. Some of his fondest memories of Canton are the life-long friendships he made while working at Logsdon Grocery. Working at the grocery store sparked Logsdon’s interest in business and he attributes that experience for setting him on the path to pursue his own business interests. Many of Logsdon’s memories center on the people of Lewis County, Missouri, and the Mississippi river. He recalls getting out of school to fill sandbags and rowing down Highway 61 in a canoe. Also, he remembers how the town came together to fight the spring floods. All these memories led Logsdon to have a strong desire to help students who have been raised in similar circumstances in the Lewis County Community. Many students graduate from high school with little thought given to their future or life ahead of them. Not much thought if any is given to college as one of those alternatives because of finances. “It is my strong belief that some of the greatest talent lies in our smaller communities and when given a chance to receive a college education, a whole new world will open up for them,” said Logsdon. Logsdon’s first job after graduation was with The Folger Coffee Company in Kansas City, Missouri. While working in the marketing department he was involved in the creation of the “Mrs. Olson” television commercials for the Folger Coffee Company. After leaving Folgers, Logsdon held top management positions in two additional firms during the next 43 years. He retired in 2006 and has continued to pursue several other successful endeavors. The Ken Logsdon ’60 Lewis County Endowed Scholarship will be awarded by the Financial Aid Department at Culver-Stockton College. Any student from Lewis County that has a 2.5 grade point or better will be eligible to receive this scholarship. The first student will receive this scholarship in the fall of 2019. Ken and his wife Lucille of 56 years live in a suburb of Kansas City and enjoy all that a city has to offer. He has personally experienced what a college education means in the world today and the doors it can open for an individual. He wants as many as possible to have the same opportunity. culver.edu 12
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CAMPUS & FACILITIES Providing the Learning Home $5 million goal
Ensuring Culver-Stockton College meets the needs of students in the classroom, the dining facilities, residence halls, the sports and fitness facilities, parking and through advanced technology and sustainability is important for the campus. Recent additions and improvements include the Carolyn L. and Robert W. Brown Residence Hall, Stone Residence Hall, the Jo and Scott ’71 Johnson Esports Arena, the Schwan Archway leading into campus, an upgraded locker room for men’s basketball, new locker rooms for football and numerous updates to classrooms throughout campus.
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COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
CULVER-STOCKTON HAS CHANGED MY LIFE AND I’VE MADE A 180º CHANGE. I TRANSFERRED TO C-SC MY JUNIOR YEAR, AND JOINED THE ESPORTS TEAM. C-SC HELPED ME FIND LOVE AND PASSION FOR THINGS I NEVER EXPECTED SUCH AS SPORT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING. MY JOB IN THE OFFICE OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS HAS EXPANDED MY HORIZONS AND HAS MADE MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE BETTER. – ALEX MADERA ’19 culver.edu 14
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Supporting Students Annually $7 million goal
The annual Student Scholarship Fund at Culver-Stockton College supports the tuition funding needs of students. The cost to educate students is covered by tuition, endowed scholarships and by annual donor gifts to the Student Scholarship Fund. Although students receive more than $545,000 from endowed scholarships each year, the gap needed to assist their education is met through the Student Scholarship Fund. With the near record number of students enrolled at Culver-Stockton College the need for scholarship support is even greater. Culver-Stockton is a student-centered institution with more than 50 student organizations, including student government, service programs, newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station, mock trial team, musical ensembles, theatre and dance groups, religious groups and Greek organizations. With outstanding faculty and students eager to grow academically, spiritually and personally, Culver-Stockton College has received numerous accolades in support of our accomplishments.
MY FIRST THREE YEARS HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I’VE BEEN ABLE TO SEE SO MANY CAMPUS CHANGES AND STAY IN BROWN HALL THE INAUGURAL YEAR TO NOW EXPERIENCING THE NEW LOCKER ROOM WE HAVE FOR THE MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM. THERE’S BEEN A LOT TO SEE FROM THE BROAD CHANGE IN DIVERSITY, STUDENTS AND ATHLETIC CHANGES. MY YEARS HERE HAVE BEEN GOOD. I’M EXCITED TO SEE WHAT CULVER-STOCKTON HAS FOR THE FUTURE. – CULLEN SMITH ’19
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COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
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YOU
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
EVERY GIFT TO THE CAMPAIGN COUNTS!
At the campaign announcement, trustees shared the College’s future priorities determined through the strategic plan. Many additional projects will be determined throughout the campaign.
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE DAVID ’61 & MARSHA ‘62 KACZMAREK David ’61 and Marsha (Willa) ’62 Kaczmarek did not date until socializing after college in Chicago, but Culver-Stockton still brought the two together as it was at an alumni gathering that they noticed each other. With a career in information technology, David was at the forefront of the industry, working at several companies, such as Whirlpool, when working in computers was a new idea. Marsha went after her dream to work in education and after her degree received her teaching certificate. The couple remains involved in the C-SC community by hosting student groups to showcase their extensive collection of 17 Chronicle, Winter 2019
World War I & II memorabilia. Now the couple has gone one step further by making plans to establish an endowed scholarship at the College. “One of the things I learned at C-SC, is if you apply yourself you can do just about anything you want,” Marsha said. Which is why the Kaczmarek’s would like to reward those students that do just that. While the details of the scholarship are still being decided, the Kaczmareks have set aside a portion of their estate to fund it. Supporting the College is important to the Kaczmareks for many reasons, one of which is the responsibility they feel for helping to carry the C-SC torch. “We want other young adults to have the same opportunities we had,” said David. “It is vital that every member of C-SC’s alumni base, young and old, understand the importance of giving back. Give back right away and get into the habit of giving.”
COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
OUR GOALS Culver-Stockton College seeks to ensure the future, support students annually, educate for life and provide the learning home for students through a comprehensive campaign with the following goals: Air Conditioning in Charles Field House....$500,000 Dining Hall Renovation..............................$500,000 Endowment Levels (in perpetuity) Academic..............................................$100,000 Faculty Development.............................$50,000 Scholarship.............................................$25,000 Experiential Learning Center....................$1,000,000 Sports Center...........................................$6,500,000 Campus Technology........................$25,000 annually Fine Arts.........................................$25,000 annually Student Scholarship Fund.............$950,000 annually
WAYS TO GIVE CASH OR PLEDGE Monthly Quarterly Yearly for length of campaign IRA ROLLOVER APPRECIATED ASSETS ESTATE PLANNING OBJECTIVES (i.e. bequests)
NOTE RECEIVED FROM BOB GLASS ’52 ON WHY HE MADE A GIFT TO CULVER-STOCKTON: First, it’s time for a confession. You know all those campaigns that C-SC conducted that asked you to contribute once a year or so? Well, I never did any of that. So my “substantial gift” is kind of a cheat – it’s the accumulation of a bunch of smaller gifts that I never got around to giving! But here’s what I want to tell you about. There is a tremendous “feel good” to giving to C-SC. It simply feels good to be doing what perhaps I should have been doing all along. When I see progress reports on how C-SC is doing, I am beginning to feel like maybe I am a part of what’s making that happen. “The Hill” and the Dome and all of that stuff – I have become a small part of all of that, and it simply...feels good. But there’s more. Of course, there are tax advantages to making a charitable gift. Your emotional feel good is supplemented by an economical feel good, as you pay less in taxes than you otherwise would have. And since I made the gift while I was still alive, and therefore prior to it being made through my will, that gift keeps on reducing my taxes during my lifetime. I think paying taxes feels just fine, but I also think legitimately reducing how much in taxes I pay feels even better! Then there was the giving itself. C-SC (and this will not come as a surprise to you) was genuinely and generously happy with me and my gift. It showed up in lots of ways. They celebrated my gift at the 2018 Homecoming, and in fact showered my son and daughter-in-law, who represented me there, with lavish “thanks” for what I have done. And then there’s one other feel good. My beloved profession, computer programming (you solve problems with your head and not your hands, that’s what I love about it!) has a severe shortage of minority and especially female professionals. So I targeted my donation toward scholarships for students who fit those two categories. I like to believe that my gift helped not only CulverStockton, but my chosen profession. That’s a heap of feel goods! So here’s my point. You may want to do what I have done. You may want to make a donation – while you’re still alive – to your old alma mater. It feels good, mostly because it feels like the right thing to do. And it’s rewarding, at the very least in that it reduces your obligations to the Internal Revenue Service! culver.edu 18
Order of the Founders Circle INDUCTION CEREMONY
In 1973, at the occasion marking 120 years since the founding of Culver-Stockton College, Dr. Fred Helsabeck, Sr., President of Culver-Stockton College saw a need to honor those who had played an important role in the college’s history at critical points. At the celebration of Founders Day, a group of five individuals became prestigious members of the Order of the Founders Circle. This honorary society was created to recognize those whose contributions have been vital to the life and growth of the college. Members placed in this honored group were D. Pat Henderson, Carl Johann, Robert Stockton, Mary Culver and Fabiola C. Moorman. In 1977, Gifford Leece’s name was added to the Order. In 2013, Olga Bays, Robert W. Brown, Joseph T. Charles ’60, and Fred Helsabeck, Sr., were added to the honorary society. Grant Kenner, professor of art, created a copper sculpture mounted on a walnut base to symbolize the Order. The sculpture has medallions inscribed with the name of each member. The sculpture resides in the heritage room of Henderson Hall on the Culver-Stockton College campus. On October 26, 2018, two additional members were added to the Order of the Founders Circle – Larry W. Gorrell ’69 and Ronald W. Leftwich ’64. The Order of the Founders Circle has built a legacy of enduring care, faithful service, leadership and commitment to the College in a manner that defines its valued future and success.
Larry W. Gorrell A 1969 graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a B.S. in business and economics, Larry Gorrell has served on the Board of Trustees since 1982. In 1971 he graduated from New York University with a MBA in corporate finance and investments and received an honorary doctor of Humane Letters from Culver-Stockton College in 2013. He also served as a member of the alumni board at Culver-Stockton. Mr. Gorrell has spent his career in the investment field with his first position with Reinholdt and Gardner in St. Louis as an account executive. Larry knew from the age of 13 that he wanted to go into the brokerage business. Mr. Joe Hootman, professor of economics, told him that brokerage houses on Wall Street wanted people with a liberal arts education and they would teach him the brokerage business after graduation. Larry returned to Quincy, Ill. in 1973 continuing to work with Reinholdt and Gardner. In 1975 he began working at Blunt Ellis & Loewi (now Wells Fargo Advisors) and has continued his outstanding career in investments for nearly 50 years. While a student at Culver-Stockton College, Mr. Gorrell enrolled in an investment class where students invested money received from the Crown Memorial Fund. To share his expertise, Larry has taught an investment course for nearly 20 years to over 200 students at Culver-Stockton. He has been a featured speaker in the American 19 Chronicle, Winter 2019
Enterprise Exposition, taught adult education courses and courses in the evening and weekend program at Culver-Stockton. In 2000, Mr. Gorrell allowed the SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) organization to participate in the Larry House Project. The students were allowed to renovate the house, located in Canton, by doing all the work themselves with the exception of hiring contractors for the electrical and plumbing. Mr. Gorrell is very active in the Quincy community. He serves as an elder at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), received the highest honor in the Scottish Rite Freemasonry, served as treasurer of the Quincy Public School District for 23 years, served on the board of Sunset Home and the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. He was one of the original incorporators of the Quincy Public School Foundation. As a member of the Board of Trustees at Culver-Stockton College since 1982, Larry has only missed one meeting (in 1990) since joining the board. He currently serves as vice chair. During his tenure on the board he has served under five chairmen of the board and six presidents of the College. He also served as secretary to the board before becoming vice chair in 2009. He has also chaired several committees. His service on the board is one of the longest running in the history of the College. Mr. Gorrell and his wife, Lynn (Shanks) Gorrell ’69 live in Quincy, Ill. They have two children, Nathan and Laura and two grandchildren. They enjoying traveling.
Ronald W. Leftwich A 1964 graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a B.S. in business and economics, Ronald Leftwich has served on the Board of Trustees since 1990. A native of Elsberry, Mo., Ron is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, an honorary member of Sigma Beta Delta (business), was honored as a distinguished alumnus of Culver-Stockton in 2008 and received an honorary doctor of Humane Letters from Culver-Stockton in 2013. Mr. Leftwich began his exemplary career with Shell Oil Company in 1964 immediately upon graduation from Culver-Stockton. His various assignments over the next 38 1/2 years included 25 different positions, lastly as treasurer. His career positions included assignments in all 50 states and in Brazil, China, West Africa, Syria, Italy, Saudia Arabia and many other countries. A lifetime educator, Mr. Leftwich has enjoyed teaching and learning in classes, seminars, workshops and programs for employees, elementary and high school students, college students and corporate organizations. He was instrumental in developing and funding the Business Leadership Exchange which annually brings expertise from the corporate world to Culver-Stockton College. He has volunteered and participated in Junior Achievement, the United Way, Habitat for Humanity and other organizations. The city of Houston, Texas, proclaimed September 10, 2002 as “Ron Leftwich Day.”
His enthusiasm for the College and inspiration from his wife, Susie, led him to establish the Susan V. Leftwich Spirit of CulverStockton Award in 2012. The award is given annually to a student of promise who demonstrates during the College year the true spirit of Culver-Stockton College through academic success, campus participation and spreading the enjoyment of the experience of attending C-SC. Susie and Ron have been proud supporters of the senior class challenge since 2011 encouraging new alumni to make their first gift to campus projects. For over 30 years, they have supported students through the Wayne B. and Dorothy E. Leftwich Endowed Scholarship and the Madelyn Kay (Leftwich) Ward Teacher Education Scholarship. As chairman of the Culver-Stockton Board of Trustees since 2009, Mr. Leftwich served as the annual campaign chair for the successful $10.4 million comprehensive campaign, “A Vision for Our Future.” Mr. Leftwich travels to campus frequently to participate in opening of school activities, graduation, board meetings and alumni events. His leadership in two strategic plans and the development of the Evergreen budgeting process have been instrumental in financial growth of the institution. Mr. Leftwich and his wife, Susie, live in Houston, Texas with their dog, three cats, two parrots and collection of 1,200 teddy bears. His son, David along with wife Tara and granddaughter Eliot, live nearby.
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BY JOHN SCHILD Aaron Hill didn’t initially intend to coach basketball for a living. While finishing up his Masters of Business Administration degree from Rockhurst University and working in investment and accounting firms Hill realized the business world wasn’t for him. “They were good jobs and the people were great to work with,” said Hill. “But as I was wrapping up my collegiate and professional playing career, I decided I wanted to give coaching a shot.” That decision ultimately landed Hill back in his hometown as the 24th head coach of the Culver-Stockton College men’s basketball program. Hill grew up just steps from the C-SC campus and spent numerous hours in Charles Field House while his dad, Steve, was coach of the Wildcats. He developed into an all-state guard at Canton High School, an All-America player at Rockhurst University and an all-league player with the Ringwood Hawks of 21 Chronicle, Winter 2018
the Australian professional league. Now Hill wants to add to the family legacy on the C-SC campus. Hill is the son of Steve and Mary Hill, who both graduated from C-SC and left a mark in their own ways. Steve, played basketball for the Wildcats and graduated in 1979. He returned 10 years later as men’s basketball coach and served from 1990-2004 compiling a 187-250 overall record and leading the Wildcats to their only Heart of America Athletic Conference championship in 1991. Steve also served as athletic director from 1991-99. Mary, a 1981 graduate, was a three-year letterwinner in both basketball and softball during her time on “the Hill.” She earned Association of Interscholastic Athletics for Women (AIAW) AllState first team in basketball in both 1980 and 1981 and second team honors both years in softball. Hill was inducted into the
VICTORY BELL C-SC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. And Hill is excited for the opportunity to follow in his father’s footsteps. “This is a special place for numerous reasons,” said Hill. “Growing up across the street and bleeding blue and white my whole childhood gives me a special connection to the school and the program. Cheering for my dad’s teams and being around his players was always something special. “The college is in a good spot,” said Hill. “I believe in their leadership and the importance they place on athletics as an institution. This was a pretty unique and special opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.” Father Steve was a little more apprehensive at first when Aaron called and told him that Culver-Stockton had reached out to him about the head coaching job. “I have to be honest, at first I didn’t want to see him do it, said Steve. “For one thing, he was a very successful player at the NCAA Division II level, and was coaching as a top assistant at that level, and I wanted to see him keep building on that. “But after he spent a lot of time with Pat (Atwell) and Kelly (Thompson) and shared with me all that was different with the college than when I left here 14 years ago, and all that the college seemed to have going for it, I thought—hey, why not? And who is going to say no to a couple of grandchildren living 30 minutes away, right? So the more I thought about this the more excited I got. We haven’t been very good about getting our kids to stay close to home (daughter Stephanie lives in the Washington D.C. area and another daughter Alli lives in the Los Angeles area), and Aaron was first in Arizona and then Oklahoma, so by all means, “Welcome Home Son!” Hill arrived in Canton after spending four seasons at East Central University in Ada, Okla. Hill served as assistant coach at ECU from 2014-17 before being promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2017-18 campaign. While at ECU, Hill helped the Tigers earn two Great American Conference (GAC) regular season titles, the 2017 GAC Tournament championship and the team’s first trip to the NCAA Central Regional. Prior to East Central, Hill spent two seasons at Eastern Arizona College as an assistant coach. While with the Gila Monsters, he helped the team to 39 victories in two seasons, including multiple wins over nationally-ranked teams in the NJCAA. The program produced five all-conference and three allregion players as well as a conference freshman and player of the year and a two-time All-American. Hill takes over a program that won just eight games overall and four conference games the past two seasons; however, is just four years removed from back-to-back national tournament appearances. That was reason enough to leave behind the relationships he had built at East Central to foster relationships at C-SC. And relationships are important to Hill. “My dad told me when I was contemplating going into coaching that if it isn’t ever about the relationships you need to get
out because it is going to be a wild ride,” said Hill. “You are going to have great highs and tough lows. This a tough profession where you are about relationships and wins and losses at the same time. Unfortunately the outside world cares just about wins and losses.” “His message was that you are doing more than coaching basketball. I am a big believer in education and the opportunities it provides to people of different backgrounds. You have the ability to instill life lessons to people who may not have the structure that you had growing up.” Steve Hill had a different reaction to his son taking the position that he held for 14 years but then he realized that Aaron could bring some structure to young men that he would be coaching. “My initial thought was why do you want to do this to yourself and put your reputation in the hands of 18-22 year olds,” said Steve. “But my thoughts quickly turned to how badly young men today need good role models, good male leadership in their lives, and good coaches who will be strong teachers and leaders, and I have no doubt that Aaron can provide that kind of teaching, mentoring and leading to the young men he is privileged to work with. “My biggest piece of advice to him, and I just reminded him of this a few weeks ago when the team was hitting some bumps in the road, is that coaching really is mostly about the jimmy’s and joe’s and not the X’s and the O’s. It’s about managing and inspiring people. It’s all about relationships, and relationship building and improving and restoring has to always be his number one focus.” When introducing Hill at the April press conference, Athletic Director Pat Atwell said “He is a terrific young coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our basketball program. We look forward to having him build a championship program on the court and in the classroom.” Hill intends to bring that success he has enjoyed as a student, player and a coach at every level to the Culver-Stockton College men’s basketball program.
The Hill family: Andrea, Maclin, Aaron, Noah Hill, Steve ’79 and Mary (McCutchan) ’81 Hill, Grandparents Eileen Hill and Alice (Adams) ’56 and Newt ’57 McCutchan
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
SERVANT BY REV. AMANDA SORENSON, CHAPLAIN Many religions have a theological framework connecting humanity to one another and the divine. Hindus believe that within each of us is a bit of the divine energy which binds us to one another and the greater cosmos. While Buddhists do not believe in a deity, they do believe that all living things are connected and interdependent. Judaism and Christianity believe in imago dei, the concept that each human being is created in the likeness of the Divine. This is a beautiful way to look at humanity because if each of us is related, connected to one another, then the way we live and move in the world should reflect that. If you are a being created in the image of the master creator, then each time I look at you, I can catch a glimpse of the face of God. This means we should treat one another with honor and respect, as we are part of one another. This requires intentional focus which is often difficult for us humans. Sometimes we struggle to find the good in those who are different than us, care for ourselves the way we should, and get outside of our own circle and interact with the wider world. We forget that we are all human beings who have a vast amount of experiences and emotions, and no matter how different we seem from someone, we can always find a connection. That is why we chose “Connected” as our theme for our Fall Retreat this year. I love leading the web activity, which of course we did on the retreat. It’s the one where you begin with a ball of yarn and start talking about yourself until someone else in the circle finds something in common with you. Then, you throw the yarn to them and it keeps going. At the end, you have a giant web and everyone in the circle is connected by some commonality they 23 Chronicle, Winter 2019
have with at least two other members of the group. The student leaders of the retreat wanted to go a step further and cut the yarn we were holding and tie it around our wrist as a reminder of what we learned about one another. As I am writing this, my piece of the yarn is sitting on my desk. Every once in a while it catches my eye and reminds me of that weekend and all the connections we made. It was one of the most interesting retreats I have been part of. There were 13 students from diverse backgrounds and we had to be intentional and work to make connections with one another. However, it was not just the group we worked to connect with. The purpose was to connect with God, community and self. We spent time in worship and prayer. We learned some of the ways that help each other connect with God, because we all do
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
THERE WERE 13 STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND WE HAD TO BE INTENTIONAL AND WORK TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER. that differently. We spent time with the Global Orphan Project and people in the Kansas City area who are actively working against systems of oppression, people who are dedicated to uplifting the gifts and the intrinsic value of those often considered “less than.” We communed and laughed with alumni who our students look up to and often see as set above or apart. We connected in ways we don’t experience every day. We shared our hardships and some laughs. We worked through conflicts and tension. We learned a great deal about one another and about ourselves. We also experienced the array of people who share a common love for God and for people and that is the tie that binds us together. As I look back now, it’s amazing to think we learned all of that in one weekend. Funding for the trip was provided by the Oreon E-Scott Foundation and the Country Club Christian Church. culver.edu 24
PASSING THE TEST: SHORT ANSWER When I first got to Culver-Stockton… I was only 18 years old! After graduating from C-SC with a degree in accounting, I worked as a staff accountant for five years, and then began teaching at C-SC in 1992. This is my 26th year as a professor at C-SC. The words in the dictionary that best describes me are… energetic, loyal, resourceful and enthusiastic. I like to solve problems, and I am energized by the opportunities that I have to help young people to grow and become successful. I know that I am blessed to work with our amazing students. The most unforgettable person at Culver-Stockton was… Dr. Sperry is the most unforgettable person from Culver-Stockton to me. His knowledge was so intimidating to me when I took his astronomy class, but I loved that he was so respectful of my simplistic explanation of the “Big Bang Theory.”
Short Answer with Dr. Dell Ann Janney ’87 Dr. Dell Ann Janney ’87 is the Associate Dean for Experiential Education & External Relations. She has been a professor at Culver-Stockton College since 1992 and has served as Associate Dean since 2011. She resides in Canton, Missouri, with her husband Jeff ’86 and daughters Lauren ’17 and Alexis ’20. The Janney residence is also home to dogs Sophie, Sapphire and Honey and cats Jaxx and Josie.
My favorite spot on campus is… the view from the Quad. Whether it’s the early morning sunrise or a snowy day, that view is pretty incredible. The older I get, the more I realize… that each year goes by faster and faster. If only I could slow time down! It seems like the four years that students are at C-SC go by in a blink! The most useful piece of advice I ever received was… I’ll share a quote from Maya Angelou that I love that I think is amazing advice: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.” My favorite memory of C-SC is… the study abroad course that I co-led to London, Paris and Rome. It was such an amazing learning experience with a fantastic group of students. It was definitely full of fond memories and during this trip, I spent my 24th wedding anniversary with my husband at the Eiffel Tower in Paris! I look forward to taking students to Italy again in the spring of 2020.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
L AT E R Culver-Stockton College students have the opportunity to enroll in travel study courses and travel to places they have never been. Cathy (Anderson) Allen ’68 has flown over 8,400,000 miles in her 50-year career with American Airlines. Cathy began her career with American Airlines as a flight attendant after graduating from training in June 1968. She became a stewardess because she was biding her time trying to decide whether she would like to be a teacher or a lawyer, as there were not a lot of opportunities for women during the Vietnam War days. She saw an ad for stewardesses for American Airlines and went to apply. Cathy’s class was comprised of 56 flight attendants. Currently, she is one of two that still are working as a flight attendant. During Cathy’s career she has seen many changes in her field. When she began, you were only allowed to be a flight attendant until the age of 32. Another rule was if you got married you had to quit. Then, her next hurdle was if you had a child, you could no longer hold the position. That rule also changed, and Cathy was one of the first to fly in a maternity uniform. When her children were small, Cathy would work the overnight flights, then her children wouldn’t even know that she was gone. Otherwise, she would work three days on and six days off as her regular schedule. On August 14, 2018, Cathy was recognized for her 50 years of service to American Airlines and she was presented with her gold wings. The airline also changed over the years with mergers. The new American Airlines is a combined merger of several airlines, US Air, TWA, America West, Allegheny, Eastern, Reno Air, Mohawk Ozark, Pacific Southwest, Piedmont and Air Cal. When recognized, Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines stated Cathy had worked for the company 600 months, 2,608 weeks, 18,262 days, 438,290 hours and had flown over 8,400,000 miles. The first plane she flew on was the Bach 400, which was propeller driven. She was later qualified on over fifteen different aircraft which included the 707, 720, 727, 727 one hundred, 727 two hundred, the 990, DC 10, 747, 757 Super 90, 767, MD 11, 777, and most recently the 787. Cathy has had other milestones throughout her 50 years with American Airlines. She was on the inaugural flight to Moscow. She has traveled to over fifteen different countries. She has had flights with celebrities such as Bob Hope, The Everly Brothers, Joe DiMaggio, Zsa Zsa Gabor, KISS, Richard Burton, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Prince Edward, Ernie Banks, Lady Gaga, returning Vietnam Veterans and others. Cathy is married to Roger Allen, Class of 1969 and they have three grown children. While at C-SC she studied history and French and enjoyed all classes with Dr. John Sperry and George Lee, especially Egyptian History. The thing that she has carried with her from Culver-Stockton College is the discipline that it took to be a student on this College’s campus in the 1960’s. There were a lot of rules for students and they were expected to follow them. For example, there was a dress code, dinner was formal and students were to come dressed appropriately and there were visiting hours in the dorms and curfews. Eight million miles later, Cathy is still flying and celebrating milestones along the way. culver.edu 26
POST GRAD
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through WHERE TRADITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS COMBINE WITH SERVICE FOR GREAT OUTCOMES! Students at Culver-Stockton College learn the importance of improving the world around them through service learning. Service learning at C-SC starts the first week of school with the annual Extreme Dome Makeover and continues on through many other significant projects. Students leave an impact on Canton through their service learning and enter the world beyond the College as adults, ready to get involved in their communities. When students of Culver-Stockton College leave “the Hill,” they continue to make a difference wherever their futures lead them. At larger institutions, it may be more difficult to gauge results from a service project. Within C-SC’s system of service learning however, every individual’s contribution counts, and makes for a more meaningful experience. The lasting effect of service learning on a student’s life cannot always be seen, but for some it serves as a deciding factor in their prospective career. Tracing your path back through your college experience can reveal the moment your path is changed. For Reverend David Yonker ’00 his path as a baseball player transitioned to pastoral work after an unforgettable experience his sophomore year. It has led him on a path to serving as a pastor to a congregation of hundreds and back to Culver-Stockton College as a member of the board of trustees representing the Disciples of Christ (DOC) of the upper midwest. Yonker has a long time family connection to C-SC. His grandfather graduated in the class of 1933 and was a pastor. Yonker’s father also served as a pastor, so the feeling of wanting to do something different was present upon enrolling into C-SC. As life would have it, his plans of becoming a history teacher and baseball coach were changed rather quickly. During the spring semester of his sophomore year Yonker innocently enrolled in a “Introduction into Preaching” class, taught by Reverend Steve Monohan, the college pastor. Yonker had started to feel the urge to serve in high school, a feeling that would grow larger as he spent more time at C-SC. After only a few classes in the bottom of Johnson Hall, Reverend Monohan set up Yonker’s first chance at a sermon. The venue was a local nursing home, but it might as well have
been Madison Square Garden with the way it made Yonker feel. “I felt like I was going to throw up,” remembered Yonker. The venue, although small, served as a great experience and luckily the gallery of nursing home residents appreciated his novice attempt at preaching. Future opportunities led to giving sermons in Hannibal and as the student pastor of the tiny congregation at Bunker Hill Church. The experiences he had were valuable lessons in his future career, and coupled with his traditional classes, C-SC prepared him for the next step. When talking about the academic challenges he faced Yonker recalled many classes with Dr. Hotle, Professor of History. “Dr. Hotle expected the best out of his students.” The writing and critical thinking learned at C-SC served as the impetus that anchored his skills when he began seminary school. As grad school required more writing, his experience through C-SC gave him the edge on his assignments. Yonker attended the masters of Divinity program at Lexington Theological Seminary. Something else Yonker might want to thank Dr. Hotle for is introducing him to his wife. During Dr. Hotle’s travel study course to England, Yonker met his future wife Liz (Hammer) Yonker ’01. Dave and Liz now call Burlington, Iowa home, with their two children Samuel and Emmy. Today as the pastor of First Christian Church in Burlington, Iowa, he finds himself everyday using the sames skills he learned at C-SC. Yonker explained that “The ability to write and think critically are really important.” He has even reconnected with his former professor and had Dr. Hotle present a workshop for his congregation. Although education is different than when Yonker was on “the Hill” he is encouraged that service learning is still a pillar of the education a Culver-Stockton student receives. As a Disciples of Christ institution, service learning is at the heart of our mission and through the ample opportunities from EDM (Extreme Dome Makeover) and community involvement C-SC students will learn the value of service. And in the end serve their communities, home towns and the world. culver.edu 28
CLASS NOTES 1950’s Walter Dean Winter ’52 lives in El Cajon, Calif. with his wife, Eldora. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2018. Pauline (Wang) Tso ’53 traveled and sang with the chorale group “The Towne Singers” at the National Memorial Day Choral Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with the United States Air Force Symphony Orchestra. She also traveled with the chorale group to Hawaii in July and Paris, France in August. She traveled to New York City and saw five Broadway plays including the Tony winner “The Band’s Visit.”
1960’s Robert Lippert ’62 and his wife, Janice, are retired and live in Wayland, Mich. He was back on campus to celebrate the 150th celebration for the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter last year. He was pleased to see the growth and campus enhancements and to visit with students and alumni. Jane (Hensel) Lyons ’62 is enjoying retirement. She is keeping busy with volunteering, church, exercise classes, line dancing, kayaking and reading. She lives in Littleton, Mass. Michael ’64 and Sandra (McBride) ’65 Dixon are enjoying life in St. Louis, Mo. where Mike continues to serve as an interim pastor at Florissant Valley Christian Church. In 2018, they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary and the 51st anniversary of Mike’s ordination. They enjoy their three grown children and three grandsons.
Rex Lathen ’66 has retired from Williams Sign Company and has moved with his wife, Judy, to Bella Vista, Ark. where they are enjoying the Ozarks. Tom Martin ’66 and his wife, Ginny, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, 2018 by spending 12 days on the Isle of Iona in Scotland. The Martins live in Williamsburg, Va.
1970’s Nicholas Burton ’70 works for the State of Missouri as a Securities Compliance Examiner. The Burtons reside in Moberly, Mo.
Gary ’71 and Betty (Eilers) ’72 Kaneshiro moved to Canton, Ga. after living in Hawaii for the past 44 years. Gary, owner of Pacific Automotive Marketing, a rep-agency, is in full retirement after being involved in the automotive aftermarket parts industry for the past 45 years. Betty retired from Hawaii Public Health after working as the administrative assistant for the past three presidents of the largest health care system in Hawaii. Betty now works part time out of her home as an administrative assistant for Molecular Theranostics LLC, a cancer research company based out of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Gary and Betty moved to metro Atlanta, Ga. to be closer to family and once again experience the four seasons of the year.
John Bush ’71 is executive director of Seminary Support for Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Rev. Bush was ordained and installed as associate pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Trenton, Mich. in 2000. Rev. Bush and his wife, Laurel, have three grown children. John Tucci ’71 is a principal for O’Banion Middle School in the Garland ISD in Garland, Texas. The school is an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) National Demonstration School and an AVID Site of Distinction. John and his wife, Bethany, live in Sachse, Texas. Gary Beckman ’72 bought a ’65 Mustang for retirement. He is still working and lives in Quincy, Ill. His daughter, Shelby Beckman, graduated from Culver-Stockton in 2017. William Christiansen ’72 has retired and moved to San Antonio, Texas where he lives with his spouse, Michael Bissette.
Candice (Surber) Brown ’73 was honored for 20 years as Pastor of Capitol Hill Christian Church in Des Moines, Iowa. The reception was held Nov. 10, 2018 at the church. Gil Dickens ’74 is self-employed as president/ CEO of Analytical Government Solutions LLC. Gil and Susan reside in Mason Neck, Va. and have four grandchildren, Emma, Zack and twins, Anna and Joaquin. Melody (Exon) Kosowski ’78 retired May 30, 2018 from the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC after over 20 years of service. She worked for
IN MEMORIAM Mildred (Silvey) Schaffer ’39 Quincy, Ill. • Nov. 8, 2018
George Thompson ’53 Georgetown, Texas • April 19, 2018
Ronald Johnson ’60 Saint John, Ind. • July 6, 2018
Burl Nader ’43 Chester, Vt. • June 11, 2018
Jerry Davis ’59 Petersburg, Ill. • Nov. 28, 2018
Harold Willmington ’60 Forest, Va. • Oct. 15, 2018
Irene (Blume) Gibble ’50 Sterling, Ill. • Oct. 20, 2018
Donald Bennett ’60 Quincy, Ill. • Sept. 26, 2018
Duane Langenderfer ’62 Toledo, Ohio • May 18, 2018
Maxwell Parsons ’52 Belleview, Fla. • Aug. 27, 2018
Lois (Frutchey) Brendle ’60 Kernersville, NC • July 14, 2018
Jeanette (Colvin) Shrader ’62 Quincy, Ill. • June 1, 2018
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WEDDINGS Karen Livesay ’15 and Nik Fitch were married Sept. 30, 2017. Karen’s father is Rod Livesay ’80. Ashley Boyte ’15 was a bridesmaid. Nik and Karen live in rural Keosauqua, Iowa and farm with livestock and grain. They have their own business A Better Way to Farm with her parents. Karen is the social media manager and Nik is the agronomy specialist. Kim Armstrong ’13 and Scott Novotny were married Oct. 21, 2017. Kim works for Redwood Real Estate Administration doing fund accounting for small scale real estate investment funds. They reside in St. Louis, Mo.
Kegan & Katie Brown
Bryce & Robin Burnett
Misty Cate
Dustin & Melissa Dandridge
Mason & Morgan Demott
Kyle & Lorrie Ellison
Nik & Karen Fitch
Mat & Jennifer Holt
Eric & Chevie Lay
Josh & Lizzy Lee
Cody & Chelsea Maples
Scott & Kim Novotny
Tyler & Jessie Ray
Timothy & Kayla Siadak
Jonathan & Susan Simpson
Kayla Vanderbilt ’13 and Timothy Siadak were married Dec. 17, 2017. They reside in Tinley Park, Ill. Dustin Dandridge ’12 and Melissa Furnas ’13 were married Oct. 6, 2018. They reside in Camdenton, Mo. Susan LoRusso ’03 and Jonathan Simpson ’04 were married March 31, 2018. They currently reside in St. Louis, Mo., with their two dogs Romeo and Lambeau. Kyle Ellison ’13 and Lorrie Peters ’14 were married May 19, 2018. They reside in Greensburg, Mo. Chevie Wiseman ’15 and Eric Lay were married May 30, 2018. Dannicka Wiseman ’21, Ciara Johnson ’15, Hannah Collier ’15, Jamie (Janney) McKinnon ’14 and Leah Wisehart ’16 were in the wedding party. The Lay family resides in Canton, Mo. Misty Brown ’02 married George Cate IV in a small ceremony on June 1, 2018 on the Cate Centennial Farm outside Camp Point, Ill. They reside with her daughter, Layla McBee and George’s daughters Jovi and Rory in Quincy, Ill. Jessie Davis ’11 and Tyler Ray were married June 2, 2018. Jessie works for Shelter Insurance. Robin Farr ’17 and Bryce Burnett were married July 14, 2018. They reside in Canton, Mo. Mat Holt ’08 and Jennifer Locke were married June 16, 2018. Adam Moss ’08 officiated and was Best Man. Alex Hultz ’10, Abraham Leach ’08, and Jeremy Urton ’06 were in the wedding party. Mat and Jen reside in Canton, Mo. Hannah LeBlanc ’16 and Adam Sturm ’14 were married Aug. 25, 2018. Chelsea Edmondson ’14 and Cody Maples were married Sept. 1, 2018. They live in Kahoka, Mo.
DeSchino ’16, Ashlyn May ’17, Emma Colon ’15 and Cassidy Rogers ’16 were in the bridal party. The DeMotts live in Flint, Mich.
Josh Lee ’13 and Lizzy Fahser were married Sept. 15, 2018. They reside in Canton, Mo.
Kegan Brown ’18 and Katie Shuman were married Oct. 20, 2018. They reside in Fulton, Mo.
Morgan Wilson ’16 and Mason DeMott ’14 were married Sept. 22, 2018. Andrea Sherod ’17, Marissa
Adam & Hannah Sturm
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CLASS NOTES the Beckley, WV VA where she was honored as Employee of the Year for 2013 and as IT specialist for the New York Harbor Healthcare System in Brooklyn, NY. Melody lives in Asheville, NC. Rich Montgomery ’78 was recognized with two awards this past spring. In April, he received the IWCOA (Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association) Executive Board Member of the Year and in June he was recognized by the IHSA (Illinois High School Association) with a Distinguished Service Award. Rich lives in Rock Falls, Ill. with his wife, Peggy.
Kane McGlothlin ’89 is Materials Manager for Knapheide Truck Equipment in Red Oak, Texas. Kane and his wife, Dawn reside in Waxahachie, Texas. Eric Tinley ’89 has retired as an assistant coach after 28 years of volleyball (over 400 wins) and 29 years of boys’ basketball (over 300 wins) at Princeton (Ill.) High School. He continues to teach social studies and serves as department head and union president. He lives in Princeton with his wife, Amy, and two dogs, Groot and Penny.
Richard Wright ’78 received the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a continuing dental education award that is the highest honor given by the AGD, a distinction only three percent of dentists achieve. Dr. Wright practices and lives in Quincy, Ill.
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James Person ’79 was recently appointed by the Mo. Supreme Court to serve on the Missouri Task Force on Criminal Justice. He also serves on the Missouri Emergency Service Board overseeing 911 services across the state, and has been elected Chairperson of this board. He and his wife, Debbie, celebrated 35 years of marriage on June 18. She is retired and they reside in Belton, Mo., where Jim is the Chief of the Police Department where he has worked for 30 years. Jim is on several community boards and foundations and is on the board of directors for Central Bank of the Mid-West.
Colissa (White) ’90 and Steven Alexander live in DeSoto, Mo. Colissa is a music teacher for Hillsboro R-3 Schools in Hillsboro, Mo.
1980’s David Perkins ’84 is a captain for the Missouri State High Patrol. He lives with his wife, Annette Rengier-Perkins in Jefferson City, Mo.
Michael Snell ’90 is the new senior minister at First Christian Church in Temple, Texas. After graduating from C-SC, Mike earned his master of divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.
Tina (Owsley) Birck ’92 is the Athletic Director at Canton R-V School District in Canton, Mo. where she has taught for 20 years and coached junior high and high school softball. Linda (Nager) Garrett ’92 has moved to Cripple Creek, Colo. with her husband, Mike. Linda teaches high school English and Theatre and Mike works for Streamline Circuits. Jonathan Swain ’92 has moved to Boston, Mass. where he is the Director of Media Relations and Communications at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.
Risa (Hach) Schoene ’94 received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award on Nov. 11 in St. Louis. She teaches social studies at the Hazelwood Opportunity Center in the Success Academy. Risa, Chuck ’96 and children, Cameron, Cassandra and Riley live in Creve Coeur, Mo. Tracie (Stafford) Taylor ’95 is a claims administrator for Gibson & Associates in Springfield, Mo., where she lives with her husband, David and son, Ayden. Deborah (Bass) Wade ’95 is a director at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, Mo., where she lives with her husband, Jason. Angela (Happel) Dingess ’97 is in her 21st year as an art educator of K-1 and 6-8 students at Salem R80 School District in Salem, Mo. Her youngest son, Eric, is attending Culver-Stockton. Lori (Venvertloh) Walbring ’97 is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in corporate finance at Titan International Inc. Lori and Matt live in Quincy with their three children. Amy (Chance) Brewer ’98 has been married to Scott Brewer for almost 20 years. They have two sons, Jackson and Cameron. Amy has recently co-authored Texting Prince Charming, the first book of the Texting Prince Charming Series. She is also a literary agent for Metamorphosis Literary Agency and an active yoga teacher. The Brewer family lives in Edmond, Okla. Jana (Carter) Hattey ’98 has been named executive vice president for Peoples Prosperity
IN MEMORIAM Carol (Ash) Troike ’63 The Villages, Fla. • Mar. 29, 2018
Jacqueline (Bauer) Maurer ’65 Eureka, Mo. • June 29, 2018
William Heyden ’69 Lemont, Ill. • April 2, 2018
John Dagley ’64 Auburn, Ala. • Oct. 25, 2018
John Parker ’67 Canton, Mo. • Nov. 10, 2018
Theodore Streeter ’70 Centreville, Mich. • Dec. 2, 2018
Carla (Leeds) Fletcher ’64 Ferguson, Mo. • Aug. 8, 2018
Paul Spink ’67 Elk Grove Village, Ill. • Nov. 9, 2018
William Bernzen ’77 Quincy, Ill. • Oct. 22, 2018
Ronald Carlson ’65 Oak Lawn, Ill. • July 31, 2018
Raye Feltner-Kapornyai ’68 Alamogordo, NM • May 12, 2018
Mary Anne Zellerman ’77 Quincy, Ill. • Dec. 1, 2018
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LEGACIES Genevieve Elise Sanchez “GiGi” was born Jan. 31, 2018 to Adrian Sanchez ’16 and Elizabeth Hilt. The Sanchez family lives in Zephyrhills, Fla.
Jason ’10 and Neileigh (Brown) ’10 Payne are parents of a son, Axton Culver Payne, born July 10, 2018. The family resides in Wentzville, Mo.
Kurt ’11 and Whitney (Howell) ’09 Kessler are parents of a son, Kyson Edward Kessler born Mar. 12, 2018. The Kessler family resides in Dupo, Ill.
Ted ’78 & Edie Wolf announce the birth of their grandson Elijah Jerome Wolf on July 23, 2018. Sarah & Brad Wolf are the parents. He is a fourth generation Jerome.
Kailey (Mosley) ’09 and Kyle Passmore ’12 are parents of a daughter, Kynleigh Grace Passmore, born Apr. 20, 2018.
Sara (Licari) ’08 and Adam ’09 Enloe are parents of a son, Gavin Patrick Enloe, born July 25, 2018. He joins big sister, Marcella. The Enloes reside in Imperial, Mo.
Melanie (Gotschall) Refuerzo ’07 and her husband, Michael, are parents of a daughter, Eriana Hope Refuerzo born May 9, 2018. She joins big sister Alessa Grace Refuerzo. The Refuerzo family lives in Bremerton, Wash.
Neil ’10 and Emily (Johnston) ’10 Gau are parents of a son, Carter Sutton Gau, born July 28, 2018. The family resides in Fenton, Mo.
Lauren (Dieleman) ’15 and Matt Havermale ’14 are parents of a son, Hudson Alan Havermale born May 30, 2018. The Havermale family resides in St. Peters, Mo.
B.J. ’02 and Lisa (Noard) ’06 Berhorst are parents of a daughter, Munroe Lenore, born Aug. 1, 2018. She joins siblings Royce, Tedrow, Abel, Temperance, Loreli and Kinnick.
Kory ’07 and Genevieve Buys are parents of a son, Kohen Donovan Buys, born June 2, 2018. He joins brother, Kristian. The family resides in Independence, Mo. Kory is a teacher in the Raytown C-2 School District.
Chloe Renee Thompson was born Aug. 1, 2018 to Angela (Barry) ’12 and Ben ’11 Thompson. The Thompsons reside in Quincy, Ill.
Josh ’10 and Carley (Thurston) ’09 Arnsman are parents of a daughter, Brinley Anne Arnsman, born June 12, 2018. She joins big brother, Deacon. The Arnsman family resides in Mendon, Ill. Shane and Marie (Sievert) ’06 Pray are parents of a son, Steven Nolan Allen Pray, born June 14, 2018. The Pray family resides in St. Charles, Mo. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Tim Fretwell ’05 and his wife, Patricia, are parents of a son, Ashton Amir Fretwell born June 20, 2018. He has an older sister, Maddison, 4 years-old. Tim’s family resides in Monterey, Calif. while he is on assignment. Andrew ’17 and Jordan (Epperson) ’16 Hogan are parents of a daughter, Drew Harper Hogan, born June 27, 2018. Grandparents are Steve ’85 and Joni (Thompson) ’87 Epperson and Tim and Sandra (Henke) ’90 Hogan. Gonzalo ’12 and Katie Johnson Martin ’12 Hernandez are parents of a daughter, Natalie, born June 30, 2018. The family resides in Waukee, Iowa. Adam ’08 and Sara (Bainbridge) ’07 Moss are parents of a son, Jacob, born July 4, 2018. He joins siblings, Hannah and Isaac. They live in Jefferson City, Mo.
Leanne (Cary) ’12 and Cody James are parents of a daughter, Cora Beth James, born Aug. 11, 2018. Leanne is a billing clerk for Tri-County Electric Cooperative in Lancaster, Mo. The James family resides in Brashear, Mo. Kara Elise Searson was born on Sept. 7, 2018 to Adrian (Groff) ’08 and Allen ’12 Searson. She joins brothers Alex and Ryan. The Searson family lives in Canton, Mo. Majors Scott and Melissa (Goehl) ’08 Blyleven are parents of a son, Samuel Cornelius Blyleven born Oct. 1, 2018. He joins big sisters Hanna, age 6, and Fiona, age 3. The Blyleven family resides in Belle Chasse, La. where Scott and Melissa are serving in the United States Marine Corps. Jacob ’03 and Tiffany (Stanek) ’04 Brewer are parents of a son, Karson Robert Brewer, born Oct. 22, 2018. He joins brothers, Preston and Bryson. The Brewer family resides in Canton, Mo. Randy and Amanda (Detrick) ’09 Farr are parents of a son, Ryder Lee Farr, born on Oct. 26, 2018. He joins siblings, Reece and Carlene. Ryder’s grandmother is Sharon Farr ’07, manager of the Wildcat Warehouse at Culver-Stockton. Amber (Bosomworth) ’09 Maloney and her husband, Garret, are parents of a daughter, Aubree Nicole born Nov. 20, 2018. She has an older 5 year-old sister, Elizabeth. The Maloneys live in Aledo, Texas.
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CLASS NOTES Bank in Quincy. Joe and Jana live in Maywood, Mo.
2000’s Brad Turner ’00 is the superintendent for Nashville Community High School District 99 in Nashville, Ill. where he lives with his wife Stacy (Stephenson) ’00, and children, Isaac, Gannon and Hawkins. Brandon Griffin ’03 has been promoted to sergeant for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and designated the zone commander of Chariton and Linn counties. Griffin was appointed to the Patrol in January 2004. Becca (Cramer) Mehmert ’03 is a counselor for State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, Mo. She lives with her husband, James and children, Evert and Emma in Chamois, Mo. Alex Tabb ’03, MBA ’17 has been promoted to Manager, Pumping Systems, U.S. & Canada, Municipal division for Smith and Loveless, Inc. in Lenexa, Kans. Alex recently completed his M.B.A. at Culver-Stockton. Alex and Kristin (Chapman) ’02 reside in Kansas City, Mo. with their three sons, Landon, Colin and Evan. Stephanie (Sutton) Eaton ’06 is the elementary principal for Canton R-V School District in Canton, Mo. where she lives with her husband, Les, and daughters, Morgan and Lilly. Katie (Arnsman) Helsabeck ’06 has been named the executive director of Quincy Public Library in Quincy, Ill. Katie and her husband, Chris ’04 live in Quincy with their two children, Adeline and Nathaniel.
Ruthie (Fulton) Black ’08 is a postal support employee for the United States Postal Service. She lives in Palmyra, Mo. with her husband, Scott. Melissa (Watson) Kahle ’08 was married in 2014 to Charlie Kahle. She is a paralegal for a criminal defense law firm, James Law Group, in St. Peters, Mo. They have a daughter, Annabelle Rose Kahle. The Kahle family resides in Warrenton, Mo. Dan Priebe ’08 is the high school principal for Canton R-V School District in Canton, Mo. where he lives with his wife, Christina and two children, Olivia and Mason.
2010’s Cynthia (Van Zante) Gain ’11 is the accounting manager for Manna Pro in Chesterfield, Mo. Cindy, Josh and Kolton reside in Saint Charles, Mo. Dr. Alexis (Westerhausen) Gumm ’11 is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow for the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Justin ’09 is the head football coach for Kettle Moraine High School. They live in Brookfield, Wisc. Brian Richardson ’11 was recognized by the City of Bloomington’s (Ind.) Chamber of Commerce as an award recipient for the 10 under 40 influential young leaders. His wife, Kira, was also among the 10 honored. This marked the first time a husband and wife have won the
honor in the same year. Brian is the assistant director of the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion for Indiana University School of Public Health. Kira is an HIV disease intervention specialist with the Indiana State Department of Health. Brian and Kira live in Bloomington with their daughter, Alexa. Craig Bastert ’14 is a police officer for the Quincy Police Department in Quincy, Ill. He previously worked as an officer for the Keokuk Police Department in Keokuk, Iowa. Chelsea Hoffman ’14 is an associate with DeCoster Law in Monticello, Mo. She completed her J.D. at Valparaiso University in 2017. Johnathan McBride ’14 is a Project Coordinator for Tradesmen International in Mesa, Ariz. where he lives. Becky Howard ’16 is an accounting specialist for the State of Missouri in Jefferson City, Mo., where she resides. Katelyn Clickner ’17 is the mailroom graduate assistant at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. and is enrolled in the Master’s of Education in Athletic and Activities Administration. Giovanni Walker ’17 is the band and choir director for Stanberry R-II School District in Stanberry, Mo. Giovanni resides in Maryville, Mo. Linda (Apple) Cheshier ’18 accepted a position with Advocate Health System in North Chicago as Manager of Surgical Services for a Level I trauma center. Her employer, Advocate Condell Medical Center, is located in Libertyville, Ill.
IN MEMORIAM Kim Blanks ’80 Jennings, Mo. • Sept. 30, 2018 Felicia McCain ’86 Saint Louis, Mo. • June 12, 2018 Linda (Wingfield) Peak ’89 Wyandotte, Mich. • April 5, 2018 Tawnya (Grabher) Davis ’92 Foristell, Mo. • July 8, 2018
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Former Faculty, Staff and Friends of the College Dr. Robert W. Brown President Emeritus Quincy, Ill. • July 21, 2018
Regan Kenner wife of the late Professor Grant Kenner Canton, Mo. • Oct. 21, 2018 Justin Allison ’99 Culver-Stockton Staff Member Canton, Mo. • Nov. 17, 2018
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