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THE CASE FOR EXPERIENCE: MEET ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY CHRISTINE SCHLEGL '18 AND DISCOVER HOW CULVER-STOCKTON'S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING HELPED LAUNCH HER CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
S UMME R 2 0 2 6 CHR ONICLE CONTENTS Letter from the President................................................ 5 HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL Community................................................................... 6 Academics.................................................................... 8 Leadership Update.................................................... 10 V I C T ORY BE LL Fallen Officer Project................................................. 12 Center for Rural Opportunity..................................... 12 Estate Gift.................................................................. 13 Wildcat Wire Awards.................................................. 13 F I N E A RT S Art, Theatre, Choir..................................................... 14 2026-27 Fine Arts Calendar....................................... 16 T RAV E L S T U DY Passport to Experience.............................................. 18 Alumnus: Travel Study Memories.............................. 20 G R A D U AT I O N Class of 2026.............................................................. 22 S T U D E N T S P O T L I G H T: R I K O D AV I S ................................................................................... 24 G R A D U AT E & P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S ................................................................................... 25 T R I - S TAT E D E V E L O P M E N T ................................................................................... 27 C O V E R S T O R Y: C H R I S T I N E S C H L E G L ‘ 1 8 ................................................................................... 29 SPRING REWIND ................................................................................... 32 2 0 2 6 AT HLE T I C HA LL OF FAME ................................................................................... 34 S P RI N G 2 0 2 6 AT HLE T I C S Athletic News ............................................................ 38 Fall Athletic Schedules............................................... 43 D O N AT I O N S AT W O R K ................................................................................... 44 ALUMNI Class Notes................................................................ 46 Births/ Weddings/Memoriam..................................... 47 For more photos from Spring 2026 Commencement visit our Flickr account. Simply scan the code to view all photos. flickr.com/photos/c-sc/albums 2 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
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PRESIDENT SCHELLENBERGER
The Magazine of Culver-Stockton College Summer 2026
Vol. 37
Welcome to the Summer 2026 edition of the Chronicle. This issue celebrates the enduring spirit of Culver-Stockton College and our purpose to Be Bold, Think Big, and Create Change. Our distinctive experiential learning curriculum cultivates knowledge and encourages our students’ growth. This Chronicle highlights two essential hallmarks of a Culver-Stockton education: lifechanging travel study and exceptional alumni success.
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Our experiential approach moves far beyond traditional classrooms. Today, a majority of our students participate in travel study. These journeys expand global horizons and build critical thinking. Our students do not simply memorize complex concepts. They travel to understand real challenges firsthand. This dynamic learning environment prepares them for a complex world.
Teresa Koltzenburg
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Brandon Thacker
Multimedia Designer
Clayton Thomas ‘24 Graphic Designer
Faith Younce ‘25
Marketing Specialist
The value of this education shows in alumni outcomes. Within six months of graduation, 95% of Wildcats find employment or enter graduate school. This Chronicle brings those impressive statistics to life. We feature Christine Schlegl ’18, who discovered a love of the law while on campus and is now an assistant U.S. attorney. We hear from Kyle Kendrick ’92 whose love of music took him around the world in the college choir, singing in such places as Moscow, Russia. We celebrate educators and athletes who found their way to success through their time on the Hill. We also celebrate current student Riko Davis, who is immersed in theatre for the summer and will return to the Hill with critical knowledge needed for his future success. From classrooms, to offices, to the world stage, our graduates leave their mark wherever they go.
John Schild
Assistant Athletic Director
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP Dr. Lauren B. Schellenberger President
Pat Atwell
Director of Athletics
Cindy Freels
Senior Assistant to the President
Tracie Hark ‘98
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Ricky Kirby
Vice President for Student Experience
Sarah Koplinski
Vice President for Advancement
Bill LaTour
It is your support that makes it possible to continue this proud Wildcat legacy. We invite you to reconnect with the Hill this year at Homecoming. Come back and find out firsthand how current Culver-Stockton students are making the most of their time here. In the meantime, please consider referring a promising student to become a Wildcat. Thank you for everything you do to share the Culver-Stockton College story!
Vice President for Facilities & Operations Management
Melanie Lechtenberg
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Dr. Michael Seale
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Leslie Sieck
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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On May 2, Culver-Stockton College joined the Dogwood Parade in Quincy, Ill., taking part in a spring tradition that brings communities from across the region together in celebration.
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In late March, the Culver-Stockton Teacher’s Organization and the C-SC chapter of Alpha Tau Omega hosted Hop on the Hill. Culver-Stockton’s annual Easter egg hunt brings families from the community to campus for an afternoon of springtime fun.
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ACADEMICS MAKING THEIR MARK IN EDUCATION
FACULTY MEMBERS HONORED FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE Culver-Stockton College recognized two faculty members this spring with prestigious awards celebrating excellence in teaching and student learning. Dr. Robert Mevissen, assistant professor of history, received the 2026 Walter S. Reuling Faculty Prize for Innovation in Student Learning in recognition of his creative, experiential approach to education. Through immersive simulations, interdisciplinary coursework, travel-study opportunities, and dedicated mentorship, Dr. Mevissen helps students engage deeply with history and the world around them. Dr. Joseph Liesen, assistant professor of data analytics, was awarded the 2026 Helsabeck Prize ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY for Excellence in Teaching. Known for his engaging instruction in data analytics, programming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, Dr. Liesen combines real-world applications with hands-on learning experiences that challenge and inspire students. He has also played a key role in the growth of Culver-Stockton’s data science program.
DR. ROBERT MEVISSEN
Dr. Mevissen and Dr. Liesen exemplify Culver-Stockton College’s commitment to innovative teaching, student success, and academic excellence.
Culver-Stockton College honored two distinguished alumni, Wes Lukoshus ’74 and Kristen Harmon ’92, with induction into the Culver-Stockton College Department of Education Hall of Excellence during a ceremony held April 14 on campus. Lukoshus built a distinguished 43-year career in journalism, public relations, and higher education administration, including 32 years at the Purdue University System. He retired as assistant vice chancellor for marketing and communication at Purdue University Northwest, where he played a key role in institutional growth and strategic communications. Harmon, a professor of English at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., is an accomplished scholar, writer, and educator. Her work includes numerous scholarly publications, book chapters, anthologies, short stories, and narrative nonfiction, and she has taught a wide range of courses in media, writing, literature, and composition.
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BRINGING LOCAL HISTORY TO THE AIRWAVES
The Education Hall of Excellence recognizes Culver-Stockton alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to the field of education. Kristen Harmon ‘92.
Culver-Stockton College historian Dr. Scott Giltner is helping bring local history to public radio audiences through “Echoes of the Prairie,” a new series produced by Tri States Public Radio. The program features brief stories highlighting people, places and events that have shaped communities across the region. As the series’ Northeast Missouri contributor, Giltner researches, writes and records episodes focused on local history. His topics have included Christian University and Sept. 14, 1853; Canton sculptor Frederick Hibbard; Culver-Stockton legend George Hendry; Civil War hero Barney King; the Canton pearl button industry; and Columbus Clark, the grandfather of former President Barack Obama, who is buried near Canton. The short segments air on Tri States Public Radio and are available online as podcasts. Through the project, Giltner is sharing stories that connect listeners with the history of Northeast Missouri while highlighting the people and events that helped shape the region.
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“It’s a kind of writing I enjoy,” Giltner said. “They’re minute-and-a-half to two-minute stories that bring local history to life.” New episodes of “Echoes of the Prairie” air throughout the week on Tri States Public Radio. 8 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
Dr. Cindy Whiston and Wes Lukoshus ‘74 at the Culver-Stockton College Education Dept.’s 2026 Hall of Excellence ceremony on April 14, 2026. SUMMER 2026 CHRONICLE
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A WILDCAT WELCOME
DR. RICKY KIRBY
SARAH KOPLINSKI Sarah Koplinski joined Culver-Stockton College as vice president for advancement in January. Koplinski brings more than 30 years of advancement and nonprofit leadership experience, including expertise in fundraising, alumni engagement, grant development, stewardship, and campaign strategy. Prior to joining C-SC, she was at Blackburn College in Carlinville (Ill.), where she served in several senior advancement leadership roles, most recently the vice president for institutional advancement.
Dr. Ricky Kirby joined Culver-Stockton College as vice president for student experience in May. In this role, he provides leadership for student engagement, student success, and the overall student experience, helping ensure students are supported from the moment they consider Culver-Stockton through graduation. Kirby brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, student affairs, housing and residence life, fraternity and sorority life, and organizational development. Most recently, he served as chief experience officer and acting chief executive officer for Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, where he led initiatives focused on student leadership, organizational growth, alumni engagement, education, and risk prevention.
Prior to Blackburn, Koplinski spent 10 years with the American Cancer Society, managing statewide fundraising initiatives and nonprofit operations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Before joining Zeta Beta Tau, Kirby held student affairs leadership positions at Christian Brothers University, Southwestern University, and the University of Georgia. Throughout his career, he has focused on creating meaningful student experiences that support personal development, leadership, belonging, and academic success.
In her role at Culver-Stockton, Koplinski leads the College’s advancement efforts, including fundraising, alumni relations, donor engagement, and philanthropic support for institutional priorities. A Blackburn College graduate, Koplinski holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration and political science with a minor in speech communications.
Kirby earned a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education administration and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Memphis.
TRACIE HARK ‘98
WILLIAM LATOUR
Culver-Stockton College named Tracie Hark ’98 as vice president of finance and chief financial officer late last fall. A Culver-Stockton alumna, Hark earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration before completing her MBA at William Woods University. She brings more than 25 years of financial and administrative leadership experience to the role.
William A. “Bill” LaTour was named vice president for facilities and operations management also in January. LaTour brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education facilities, operations, public safety, and risk management. He joined C-SC from Des Moines Area Community College, where he served as vice president for operations and helped lead facilities planning and major capital projects across the institution’s six-campus district. LaTour oversees facilities planning and management, campus operations, public safety, risk management, and infrastructure initiatives that support the College’s mission and long-term strategic goals.
Prior to joining C-SC, Hark served as administrator of the Northeast Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center in Hannibal, where she oversaw facility operations, budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance. Her career also includes leadership positions with Pike County Memorial Hospital and ETC ComputerLand.
Prior to DMACC, LaTour spent more than two decades at John Wood Community College in Quincy (Ill.), serving in leadership roles that included dean of operations, chief of police, and risk manager.
As CFO, Hark oversees the College’s financial operations and helps guide long-term planning and resource management in support of Culver-Stockton’s mission and strategic priorities.
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LEGACY GIFT STRENGTHENS STUDENT OPPORTUNITY AND CAMPUS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Culver-Stockton College’s 2026 Fallen Officer Project combined service, remembrance, and experiential learning this spring, raising nearly $2,000 to support families of fallen first responders and community outreach programs.
An unexpected $1.4 million estate gift is creating new opportunities for Culver-Stockton students while helping preserve one of the College’s most important academic facilities.
The annual project, led by students in the Criminal Justice program, challenges participants to research and honor fallen police officers, firefighters, and K9 units while connecting with surviving family members. The experience helps students gain a deeper understanding of public service, sacrifice, and the human impact behind the badge.
The project culminated in a student-led pickleball tournament that exceeded its fundraising goal, with proceeds benefiting organizations that support families of fallen first responders and foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.
“The tournament is just one piece of it,” said Seth McBride, director of the Center for Public Safety and chair of the Criminal Justice Department. “What matters most is that students connect with families and help ensure these heroes are never forgotten.”
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The gift, one of the largest legacy gifts in the College’s history, will establish an endowment for the long-term maintenance of the Science Center, with the remaining funds supporting student scholarships.
Student journalists from Culver-Stockton College’s Wildcat Wire earned multiple awards at the 2026 Missouri College Media Convention, showcasing excellence in writing, photography, design, video, and digital media.
“This extraordinary gift is a powerful affirmation of Culver-Stockton’s mission and future,” said Culver-Stockton College President Dr. Lauren Schellenberger. “It reflects a deep belief in our students and the lifechanging impact of a Culver-Stockton education. Gifts like this allow us to expand opportunity, strengthen our campus, and ensure future generations of Wildcats have the resources they need to thrive.”
Among the honorees were Audrey Randall, who received second place in feature writing; Halle Jennex, who earned first-place awards in both the sports page and video categories; Diego Melendez, who was recognized in sports photography; Desiree Hensiek, who placed third in the information graphic category; and Henry Appiah, who received two honorable mentions in editorial writing.
The donor, an alumnus and former member of the College’s Board of Trustees, had indicated plans to include CulverStockton in an estate gift. Even so, it was a surprise when a check for the full amount arrived in the mail.
The annual convention brings together student media representatives from colleges and universities across Missouri to compete, learn, and celebrate outstanding collegiate journalism.
“It is not every day that an institution receives a gift of this magnitude in the daily mail,” said Vice President for Advancement Sarah Koplinski. “Perhaps that speaks to the kind of person our donor was — humble, practical, and focused on making a difference rather than receiving recognition. Their decision to support both scholarships and the long-term care of our Science Center demonstrates remarkable foresight and tremendous trust in the College’s future.”
CREATING OPPORTUNITY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
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Opened in 2002, the College’s 45,000-square-foot Science Center is home to biology, chemistry, health sciences, and pre-professional programs, providing students with advanced laboratories and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for careers in medicine, research, and other STEM fields.
Culver-Stockton College has launched the Center for Rural Opportunity, a new initiative that will elevate and align the College’s leadership in ruralfocused education, scholarship, and community engagement. The Center will serve as an umbrella for key programs, including Tri-State Development, while strengthening partnerships, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and increasing support for projects that address rural challenges and opportunities.
The gift also advances the College’s commitment to expanding educational access. Scholarship support helps more students pursue a Culver-Stockton education, while the Science Center endowment ensures the facility will continue serving generations of Wildcats. That commitment to opportunity has earned national recognition, with U.S. News & World Report ranking Culver-Stockton among the top 10 Regional Colleges in the Midwest for Social Mobility.
As a rural-serving institution, Culver-Stockton College continues to build on its commitment to preparing students to lead and create change in communities of all sizes.
“The Center for Rural Opportunity reflects who we are and how we lead. It brings focus and visibility to important programs like Tri-State Development while positioning the College to expand its impact through coordinated strategy and national engagement.” -President Lauren Schellenberger. 12 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
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CELEBRATING STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN ART The 2026 Student Honors Exhibition celebrated the outstanding creative work of Culver-Stockton College art students. Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2026 Student Honors Exhibition! Best of Show: Sara Gruenewald, “Hand of Life” 2nd Place: Madi Pruitt, “Sister Sue” 3rd Place: Karson Jackson, “Sweet Love” Digital Media: William Queen II, “Fists of Flame” 3D: Zoey Kiser, “Spindle Shell” 2D: Karli Crandall, “It All Starts with a Nest” President’s Choice: Kelly Baccay, “Aqua Depths” Provost’s Choice: Sara Gruenewald, “The Northern Lights” Charles L. Meyer Award: William Queen II Honorable Mentions: Kai Maurice, “Somewhere Only We Know” Alexia Tekell, “Quincy Sunset” Karli Crandall, “Coil Basket” Tabitha Haxel, “Snailfish” Jack Laney, “Organic Value” Jack Laney, “Manmade Value”
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The Culver-Stockton College Choir made history this year, commissioning and premiering two new choral works made possible by a gift from Dr. Thelma (Tommye) Leenhouts. Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Schroetter, director of choral music, students debuted a re-voiced arrangement of “There’s a Meeting Here Tonight” at the Fall Choral Concert and premiered a brand-new composition written expressly for the ensemble by acclaimed composer Timothy C. Takach. Takach also visited campus to rehearse with the choir and speak about composition and music entrepreneurship at the Spring Choral Concert in March. Our thanks to Dr. Leenhouts for making this unique experience available to C-SC students.
Sara Gruenewald (Silex, Mo.) was honored with the Best of Show award for her sculpture “Hand of Life.”
“SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.” BRINGS THE HILL TO LIFE In April, the Culver-Stockton College Theatre Department staged “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.”, a tribute to the beloved 1970s Saturday morning cartoon. From design and construction to 11 weeks of rehearsal, and even a preview tour across Missouri, the cast and crew owned every element of the production. “Students [did] everything for this show,” said Dr. Haidee Heaton, C-SC Professor of Theatre and the production’s director. “They designed the elements and built everything for it.”
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Art Exhibition: Adriana Brown and Peggy Burchard-Ballard Exhibition Dates: September 3 – October 9 Opening Reception: Thursday, Sept. 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Artists’ Talk at 6 p.m. (Sept. 3) Mabee Art Gallery hours: M–F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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High School Honor Choir 10/7 Wednesday, Oct. 7; open to area high schools Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center Theatre: Legally Blonde High School Preview 10/15 Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium Theatre: Legally Blonde 10/16 Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 @ 7:30 p.m. Matinee: Sunday, Oct. 18 @ 2 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium Free to C-SC students, faculty, and staff $5 for non-C-SC students and seniors $10 for adults Art Exhibition: 2026 Alumni Exhibition 10/17 Rachel Loyd-Roundtree ’18 ME ’24 and Nevin McNally ‘20 Exhibition Dates: October 17 – December 4 Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 – 5 p.m. Artists’ Talk at 3:30 p.m. (Oct. 17) Mabee Art Gallery hours: M–F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Concert Choir & Wind Ensemble 10/25 Sunday, Oct. 25 @ 3p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium and Merillat Chapel; free and open to the public High School Honor Band 10/28 Wednesday, Oct. 28; open to area high schools Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center
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Music Tour 11/3 Tuesday–Thursday, Nov. 3–5; (for students)
Theatre: Servant of Two Masters 2/11 High School Preview Thursday, Feb. 11 @ 10 a.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Black Box Theatre: Servant of Two Masters 2/11 Thursday–Saturday, Feb. 11–13 @ 7:30 p.m. Matinee: Sunday, Feb. 14 @ 2 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Black Box Free to C-SC students, faculty, and staff $5 for non-C-SC students and seniors $10 for adults Art Exhibition: Matthew Hemminghaus 2/11 Exhibition Dates: February 11 – April 2 Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Artist’s Talk @ 6 p.m. (Feb. 11) Mabee Art Gallery hours: M–F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jazz Fest 2/18 Thursday, Feb. 18; open to area high schools Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center
Treble Choir, Chamber Choir, and Jazz Ensemble 11/7 Saturday, Nov. 7 @ 7:30 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium and Merillat Chapel; free and open to the public Theatre: Staged Readings 11/12 Thursday–Saturday, Nov. 12–14 @ 7:30 p.m. Matinee: Sunday, Nov. 15 @ 2 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Black Box Free to C-SC students, faculty, and staff $5 for non-C-SC students and seniors $10 for adults
DECEMBER Camerata 12/5 Saturday, Dec. 5 @ 8 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Merillat Chapel; free and open to the public Theatre: Student-Directed One Acts 12/12 Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 12 & 13 @ 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Black Box Free and open to the public Art Exhibition: 2026 Senior Capstone 12/12 Exhibition Dates: December 12 – February 5, 2027 Opening Reception: Saturday, Dec. 12 from 3 – 4 p.m. Artists’ Presentations from 2 – 3 p.m. (Dec. 12) Mabee Art Gallery hours: M–F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Christmas Concert 12/15 Tuesday, Dec. 15 @ 7p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium; free and open to the public
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Missouri Small School Band Directors Assn. 3/11 (MSSBDA) Thursday, March 11 (student and music educator conference); Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center High School Visual Arts Day 3/23 Tuesday, March 23; area high school student campus visit day
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Theatre: Kennedy Center American College 1/17 Theatre Festival Sunday–Saturday, Jan. 17–23; student event Music: Missouri Music Educators Assn. (MMEA) 1/26 Tuesday–Saturday, Jan. 26–30; student conference
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Theatre: Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday–Saturday, April 8–10 @ 7:30 p.m. Matinee: Sunday, April 11 @ 2 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Black Box Free to C-SC students, faculty, and staff $5 for non-C-SC students and seniors $10 for adults Art Exhibition: 2026 Student Honors Exhibition 4/10 Exhibition Dates: April 10 – May 12 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. Award Presentation @ 2:30 p.m. (April 10) Mabee Art Gallery hours: M–F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jazz Ensemble 4/24 Saturday, April 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center: Alexander Campbell Auditorium; free and open to the public 4/8
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| INNOVATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM | Last May, Dr. Cindy Whiston and Dr. Lindsay Uhlmeyer ‘04 led C-SC education students on a journey through Italy, tracing the roots of Western history, religion and civic life.
PASSPORT TO EXPERIENCE Where in the world were Wildcats during Culver-Stockton’s three-week term? Everywhere from California to Italy and beyond! Travel study is a hallmark of the Culver-Stockton experience, giving students opportunities to learn through direct experience, explore new cultures, and build memories that last long after graduation. This spring, students in the Psychology of Cults & American Film History course, led by Dr. Kelli Stiles and Dr. Scott Giltner, traveled to California to examine the intersections of psychology, media, and culture. Meanwhile, education students traveled to Italy with Dr. Cindy Whiston and Dr. Lindsay Uhlmeyer ’04. There, they explored the foundations of Western history, religion, and civic life. Made more accessible through travel study grants and international study scholarships, these experiences demonstrate how learning at Culver-Stockton extends far beyond the classroom. Students and faculty in the Psychology of Cults & American Film History pose in L.A. during their three-week travel-study course in May 2026
FUNDING THE TRAVEL STUDY EXPERIENCE Culver-Stockton students can receive up to $3,500 in grants and scholarships to support international travel study. Students automatically receive $1,500 in grants over four semesters: $100 in their first semester, $400 in their third consecutive semester, and $500 each in their fifth and seventh consecutive semesters. In addition, students can apply for a competitive travelstudy scholarship, awarded in amounts from $500 to $2,000.
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY For Kyle Kendrick ’92, some of the most meaningful lessons of his Culver-Stockton experience happened far beyond the classroom.
The couple married in 1993 and remain deeply connected to the College. Their daughter, Kelsey Bender ’17, and son-inlaw, Josh Bender ’17, are also Culver-Stockton graduates.
“Getting to know a little about these families and their cultures opened ways of thinking for me,” he said. “Seeing, Beyond Europe, Kendrick’s travels took him to Moscow speaking with, and learning from people of other cultures during one of the most significant periods of modern and communities gave me a history. As the Soviet Union neared its collapse, he spent 20 days studying Russian culture and government, meeting better understanding of where local families, exploring cities, and witnessing world events people really come from.” unfold firsthand. Those experiences helped shape his worldview and later influenced a 32-year career with the Missouri Department of Social Services, where he worked with children and families involved in abuse and neglect cases. The lessons he learned through travel also inspired years of community service in his hometown of Shelbina (Mo.). While every trip left an impression, one stands above the rest. A photo Kendrick snapped of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow
“The trip that means the most to me is the 1992 European Choir Tour,” Kendrick said. “That’s Billy Meyer ‘92 and Kendrick on a bus during their travel study experiences as students where my future wife, Theresa, and I got to enjoy the beautiful cities, cultures, people, cathedrals, food, and so many other sights and sounds of Europe.” As a history major, seeing places he had only read about brought his education to life.
The C-SC Choir performing an impromptu concert in a cathedral during Kendrick’s travel-study experiences. While a student at C-SC between 1988 and 1992, Kyle Kendrick traveled across the United States and around the world through choir tours, athletics, experiential learning courses, and a Freedom Studies trip to Moscow. Those experiences introduced him to new cultures, lifelong friendships, and, perhaps most importantly, his future wife.
“I feel very fortunate that I got to see so much of the world while I was a student at Culver-Stockton,” Kendrick said. “None of us knew we had it so good at such a young age.” Whether staying with host families in Germany, Moscow, Nashville, Chicago, or small towns throughout the Midwest, Kendrick found that travel offered something more valuable than sightseeing. 20 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
Kyle met Theresa (Ewart) Kendrick ’95 through choir. After months of rehearsals and performances together, the couple signed up for the European tour. During a horseand-buggy ride through the cobblestone streets of Prague, then Czechoslovakia, Kyle made a decision that would change both of their lives.
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“The lectures that [John] Sperry, Dr. [Frank] Edgar. and Professor [George] Lee had shared all were in front of me when I got to see the Berlin Wall, the Kremlin, and churches that had been partially rebuilt after World War II,” he said. For Kendrick, that is the enduring value of experiential learning. Travel transformed history from something found in textbooks into something he could see, hear, and experience for himself. Today, he encourages students to embrace opportunities that may seem intimidating at first.
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“I would urge students to not be afraid, nervous, or cautious about experiencing new opportunities,” Kendrick said. “While it may not be comfortable at first, you will appreciate the lessons you learn, the fun that you have, the memories that you make, and the friendships that may last a lifetime.” CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE | 21
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, OPPORTUNITY! Culver-Stockton’s Riko Davis lands spot in prestigious LA-based acting program Culver-Stockton College’s Riko Davis (Tauranga, New Zealand) is taking his talent from the Hill to the heart of the entertainment industry. Over the summer, Davis attended the highly competitive Stella Adler Art of Acting Studio Film and TV Intensive in Los Angeles, an opportunity that places him among emerging actors from around the world. The five-week program provided immersive training in on-camera performance, audition techniques, and reel development while offering invaluable networking opportunities with industry professionals. Davis said the experience represents a significant step toward a future in film and television. “As someone still relatively new to the performing world, this is a huge opportunity for me,” Davis said. “Any chance to improve what I’m doing is a chance worth taking.” His acceptance followed a rigorous, multi-stage audition process that began at the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) in January, where his work captured the attention of Stella Adler representatives.
She also emphasized the College’s personalized approach to mentorship, which has been key in his growth. “I like to think we are very good at finding what our students excel in, and we foster their talents. We meet each student at the level they come in at, and we work up from there. We are small enough to offer a strong amount of individualized instruction and allow a lot of collaboration between students and faculty,” she said. Heaton added that Davis plays on the C-SC men’s volleyball team, which, like theatre performance, requires time and commitment. “He does an excellent job of balancing both theatre and volleyball. He has a strong sense of drive that allows him to give an enormous amount of effort to both areas,” she said. “Our theatre program also works with athletics to make sure students aren’t overworked or pulled in two different, competing directions.” Davis said his experiences at Culver-Stockton have prepared him well for this next opportunity. “I have learned so much about performing and what I bring to the art,” he said, crediting the support of faculty and classmates for his development.
Culver-Stockton Professor of Theatre Dr. Haidee Heaton credits his success to both his talent and his dedication. “Riko is not one to boast about himself, but his talent and drive are evident. He has discipline as a performer,” she explained. “He wants to learn and is open about his desire to improve. He doesn’t take himself too seriously, which is great because that leaves him open to new ideas and suggestions.” 24 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
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How Britina Zirkel MBA ’26 balanced family, career, and graduate school
ways she didn’t expect. Through coursework, discussions and projects, she developed stronger leadership skills and a more strategic perspective that she could immediately apply in her career. The support she received along the way also made a lasting impression. “In each course, I was provided with positive and constructive feedback, which continuously motivated me to push myself further,” Zirkel said.
When Britina Zirkel MBA ‘26 decided to pursue a graduate degree, she wasn’t looking to start over. She was looking to grow. As a human resources business partner in the healthcare industry, Zirkel was already building a successful career. At the same time, she was raising three children as a single mother. Between work, family responsibilities and everything else life brings, going back to school could have felt overwhelming. Instead, she saw it as an opportunity. “I wanted to strengthen my ability to think strategically and make a broader impact within the organization I serve,” Zirkel said. That desire led her to Culver-Stockton College’s Master of Business Administration program. Returning to school wasn’t a decision Zirkel took lightly. Inspired by a quote from Mary Kay Ash — “There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened.” — she chose to take the next step, even knowing it would require dedication, discipline, and careful time management. What she found was a program that fit into her life rather than forcing her to put it on hold. As a nontraditional student, Zirkel appreciated the flexibility of the online MBA program, which allowed her to continue advancing her education while remaining fully present for her family. “I never missed a family moment,” she said. “I also loved that my children could attend campus events and be part of the Wildcat family.” For Zirkel, the experience was about more than earning a degree. It challenged her, stretched her, and gave her confidence in many
She also found immediate value in the program’s experiential learning approach. Her capstone project focused on topics directly connected to her work in human resources, giving her practical strategies she continues to use today when partnering with leaders and supporting employees. Just as meaningful were the relationships she built throughout the program. “The community was defined by genuine connection and support,” Zirkel said. “The relationships I built with my classmates and professors created an environment where collaboration and encouragement were constant.” Now, as she looks toward continued growth within the healthcare industry, Zirkel feels prepared to take on new challenges and greater responsibilities. More importantly, she leaves the program with renewed confidence in herself and the impact she can make on those around her. When asked to describe her Culver-Stockton experience in one word, her answer came easily: achievable. It is a word that has guided her education journey since her undergraduate years and one that continues to shape her outlook today. That mindset helped her not only balance the responsibilities of being a working professional and single mother of three, but also excel in the classroom, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. For Zirkel, earning her MBA represents more than a diploma. “It reflects my perseverance, dedication and commitment to creating a better future for myself and my family,” she said. Her journey is a reminder that growth doesn’t always require choosing between career, family and personal goals. Sometimes, with the right support and determination, it is possible to pursue all three.
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THIRTY YEARS OF CONNECTIONS
How Tri-State Development, and its home at Culver-Stockton College, continues to strengthen the region The annual Summit reflects that mission in action. This
year’s theme, “Celebrating 30 Years of Connections,” For three decades, Tri-State Development has operated on a simple idea: honors the first Summit, held in 1996, while looking ahead the biggest challenges facing the region don’t stop at county or state lines, to the region’s future. Sessions will focus on issues affecting and neither should the solutions. nearly every community, including childcare, housing, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and youth engagement. Among the conversations Freeman is most eager to see are those centered on childcare and entrepreneurship.
“Our region is considered a childcare desert,” he said. “That makes this issue not only important, but urgent.” He also points to entrepreneurship as an opportunity to invest in the next generation of regional leaders, highlighting such organizations as the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship and its CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program for high school students.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Tri-State Development Summit, a milestone that celebrates three decades of bringing together leaders from Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois to address the issues that shape the future of the communities they share.
But the Summit is only one part of Tri-State Development’s work. The conversations that begin there continue throughout the year through three regional action committees focused on policy and advocacy, transportation, and rural retention and attraction. Those groups help transform ideas into ongoing partnerships and practical solutions.
Today, those conversations are more important than ever. Housing. Workforce development. Childcare. Entrepreneurship. Transportation. Manufacturing. Youth engagement. While each community experiences these challenges differently, they are issues felt across the entire Tri-State region.
“One part of the region can’t solve these challenges alone,” said Sean Freeman, director of Tri-State Development. “When one part of the region wins, the whole region is stronger.” That collaborative mindset has defined Tri-State Development since its beginning. Rather than creating new programs, the organization serves as a connector, bringing together business leaders, educators, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to identify shared priorities and work toward regional solutions.
“Our mission is to bring together stakeholders to identify challenges and opportunities across the region and work collaboratively toward outcomes that encourage investment in our communities and enhance the lives of our citizens,” Freeman said.
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“What I’ve learned is that our region is full of people who are both highly capable and deeply caring,” he said. “Many are working on similar issues but simply haven’t had the opportunity to connect across county or state lines. When you bring them together, there’s a real sense of generosity, shared purpose, and enthusiasm.” As Tri-State Development celebrates 30 years of regional collaboration, its mission remains unchanged: strengthen connections, encourage investment, and improve quality of life throughout the Tri-State region. For Culver-Stockton alumni, it’s a point of pride. As the home of Tri-State Development, the College continues to That long-term approach is one reason Tri-State Development is housed extend its impact beyond campus, helping convene the at Culver-Stockton College. As a regional institution, the College partnerships, conversations, and collaborations that are provides more than office space. It serves as a trusted convener, bringing building a stronger future for the communities it has long together organizations and individuals who might not otherwise be at the served. same table. Higher education also contributes research, faculty expertise, and student talent that help move community initiatives forward.
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“Institutions like Culver-Stockton College give regional partnerships a home, credibility, and momentum,” Freeman said. “They help turn good ideas into organized, sustained action.” For Freeman, one of the most encouraging discoveries during his first year as director has been the people themselves.
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THE CASE FOR EXPERIENCE How mock trial, mentorship, and experiential learning helped Christine Schlegl ‘18 build a career seeking justice
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When Christine Schlegl ’18 arrived at Culver-Stockton College, she wasn’t planning on becoming a prosecutor. She chose CulverStockton because it offered such opportunities as the chance to study athletic training, play softball, and remain close to home. But as often happens on the Hill, one experience led to another and opened doors she hadn’t yet imagined. It started with a specific course during the spring semester of her freshman year.
“I first became interested in pursuing a career in the law when I took an ‘Introduction to Law’ course,” Schlegl said. “Then, I switched my major during my sophomore year.” That decision set in motion a journey that would eventually take her from Canton, Missouri, to Washington, D.C., where, today, she serves as an assistant U.S. attorney. Along the way, Schlegl said Culver-Stockton provided more than classroom instruction. It offered opportunities to test ideas, develop practical skills, and discover her calling. She noted that no other experience was more influential than participating in the mock trial activity.
“My time on the mock trial team had the biggest impact on me both personally and professionally. Some of my favorite memories from CulverStockton are the late-night mock trial practices in the Johann courtroom and the trips to mock trial competitions,” she recalled.
Professionally, it also offered her an early glimpse into the realities of courtroom advocacy.
“I learned courtroom skills I use to this day,” Schlegl said. “Mock trial tournaments consist of multiple rounds, and our team would receive comments and feedback from the judges after each one. Most of the time, I viewed it constructively and used it to improve. Some of the time, I took it with a grain of salt. All of the time, I was open to it.”
In 2025, she joined the U.S. Department of Justice as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri, relocating to Springfield (Mo.). There, she gained experience handling every stage of criminal cases.
“I had my own caseload and gained experience in every stage of a case, from pre-indictment investigation to sentencing,” she said. “My colleagues in Springfield were supportive and always willing to answer my questions and talk through my cases with me.”
She also learned lessons that continue to shape her work as a prosecutor: the value of teamwork, the importance of preparation, and the art of building a case. Those lessons helped propel the mock trial team to new heights. During Schlegl’s senior year, Culver-Stockton advanced to the Opening Round Championship Series for the first time in program history, just one step away from the National Championship.
Just one year later, another opportunity came about, this time in Washington, D.C. Reflecting on her path so far, Schlegl describes the journey as “exciting, rewarding, and, at times, challenging.” She said she has long been drawn to public service.
“I attribute that success to our hard work and our team chemistry,” she said.
“I have always been interested in government and politics and, simply put, I believe in the Constitution,” she said. “I was also attracted to the trial work.”
Outside the courtroom, experiential learning opportunities reinforced her interest in public service. Schlegl participated in the inaugural Fallen Officer Project course, an experience that deepened her appreciation for those working in law enforcement.
“I work alongside law enforcement in my current role, and this project gave me a greater appreciation for the work they do,”
Grace (Stiles) Brown and Schlegl at the Regional Mock Trial Tournament in Topeka (Kan.), during Schlegl’s senior year.
As an assistant U.S. attorney, Schlegl said no two days are exactly alike. Her work may include preparing for hearings, appearing in court, responding to motions, or preparing for trial, though the purpose of the work remains.
And one mentor, in particular, helped guide her path. Professor Melody Schroer, then head of the legal studies department and coach of the mock trial team, became an influential figure during Schlegl’s college years.
“My job as a prosecutor is to seek justice. It is an honor to do that on behalf of the United States,” she explained. “I went to law school to become a prosecutor, and it’s a great feeling to have accomplished that. After what is hopefully a long career as a prosecutor, I would like to teach, either at a law school or an undergraduate institution.”
she said.
Another pivotal experience came during the summer before her senior year, when she interned with the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office in Quincy (Ill.). It was there she decided she wanted to be a prosecutor. Schlegl credits Culver-Stockton’s legal and criminal justice courses with preparing her for the next step.
“The support I had played a huge part in where, and who, I am today,” she said.
The C-SC team that went to the Opening Round Championship Series Mock Trial Tournament in Greenville (S.C.) during Schlegl’s senior year. Front row (L to R)t: Schlegl, Shelby Clinging ’20, Nancy Rocha ’20, and Maddie Mennemeyer ’21. Back row (L to R): Madison Cowell ’20, Kevin Figge ’18, Grace (Stiles) Brown ’18, Dominic Heberlein ’18, and Megan Erickson ’20.
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“She taught my first legal studies course and all the others after that. I was instantly inspired by her,” Schlegl said. “I was unfamiliar with the law school admissions process, and she helped me navigate it. She supported me both in and out of the classroom, and she still does to this day.” After graduating from Culver-Stockton in 2018, Schlegl attended the University of Illinois College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 2021. Her legal career began at Thompson Coburn in St. Louis during a period of unprecedented change, as the profession adapted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2026 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME WELCOMES FIVE NEW HONOREES The Culver-Stockton College Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates more than statistics, championships, and records. It honors the individuals and teams whose accomplishments helped shape the College’s athletic tradition and left a lasting impact on generations of Wildcats. Last spring, the College welcomed three standout student-athletes and two championship women’s basketball teams into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Together, the 2026 class represents excellence across multiple sports and eras, from record-setting individual performances to championship teams that established a winning culture on campus.
STACY STANLEY ULIBARRI '00 ONE OF THE PROGRAM'S GREATEST SCORERS For four seasons, Stacy (Stanley) Ulibarri ’00 provided a steady presence and an offensive spark for the Wildcat women’s basketball program. A native of Keokuk, Iowa, Ulibarri earned four varsity letters from 1996-2000 and became one of the most decorated players in program history. She was recognized as an all-conference performer in each of her four seasons, including first-team honors in 1998. Her impact can still be measured in the record book. Ulibarri scored 1,708 career points, a mark that ranks second all-time in program history. She also contributed 685 rebounds, placing her among the College’s top rebounders. Beyond scoring and rebounding, Ulibarri excelled in nearly every facet of the game. She remains among the program’s all-time leaders in field goals made and free throws made, reflecting both her versatility and durability throughout a remarkable career. Her induction recognizes not only her statistical accomplishments but also her role as one of the defining players of her era.
DONNIE ELLIOTT '80
President Lauren Schellenberger and Stacy (Stanley) Ulibarri ’00.
A FORCE ON THE COURT
Few players in Culver-Stockton men’s basketball history have left a mark as significant as Donnie Elliott ’80. A four-year letterwinner from St. Louis, Elliott competed for the Wildcats from 1975-78 and again in 1979-80. During his career, he established himself as one of the most productive players ever to wear the Wildcat uniform.
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A CHAMPIONSHIP-ERA VOLLEYBALL STANDOUT
Volleyball was experiencing one of its most successful periods during Alex (Steel) Sallay’s time on campus, and she played a major role in that success.
Elliott finished his career with 1,586 points, a total that still ranks among the best in program history. His dominance extended beyond scoring. He collected 901 career rebounds, placing him second on the College’s all-time rebounding list.
A four-year letterwinner from Worth, Illinois, Sallay helped lead the Wildcats to three Heart of America Athletic Conference championships while establishing herself as one of the most complete players in program history.
His success earned NAIA All-District honors in 1977 and allconference recognition during Culver-Stockton’s inaugural season in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. His senior season remains one of the finest individual campaigns in school history. Elliott scored 552 points and grabbed 289 rebounds, both among the top single-season performances recorded by a Wildcat.
Offensively, she amassed 1,353 career kills, ranking among the top performers the program has ever seen. Defensively, she contributed 1,616 career digs, showcasing the all-around skill set that made her such a valuable member of the lineup. Her name appears throughout the Wildcat record book. Sallay continues to rank among the program’s leaders in kills, digs, service attempts and attack opportunities. She also holds the school record for service attempts in a season and owns multiple top-10 single-season marks for both kills and digs.
More than four decades later, Elliott’s name continues to appear throughout the College’s record book, a testament to the consistency, toughness and competitive spirit that defined his career.
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THE 1984-85 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
THE 1985-86 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY Championship teams often become benchmarks for future generations. The 1984-85 and 1985-86 Culver-Stockton women’s basketball teams did exactly that. Led by Hall of Fame coach Kathy Turpin, the Wildcats established one of the most dominant stretches in program history. Over two seasons, the teams combined for a 44-14 overall record, a remarkable 27-1 conference mark and an astounding 33 consecutive conference victories. The 1984-85 squad finished 21-8 overall and posted a perfect 14-0 conference record while capturing the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship. The title marked the program’s second consecutive undefeated conference season and second of four straight league championships.
The team featured several standout performers, including firstteam all-conference selections Pam (Cottrell) Shubert ’86, Brenna Kelly ’85 and Lisa Brown ’85. Kelly (Winters) Campbell ’89 earned second-team honors, while Barb (Nutt) LeClaire ’85 received honorable mention recognition. Turpin was named conference coach of the year for the second consecutive season. Members of the 1984-85 team also included Terri (Ford) Ward ’88, Debbie (Westermann) Powell ’89, Linda (Stark) Cox ’88, Lila Witte ’88, Karen (Kowalski) Allen ’86, Angela (Ashford) Reed ’88, Pam Moses ’87, Jayne (Murfin) Clampitt ’88, Becky Winking ’88, Susie (Branz) Beaudette ’86, Melinda (Morris) Clark ’86, Karla (Smyser) Salmons ’87, and Kim (Little) Kirchner ’85, who managed the team.
Pam (Cottrell) Shubert ’86 was named the Heart Player of the Year, while Kelly (Winters) Campbell ’89 joined her as a firstteam all-conference selection. Angela (Ashford) Reed ’88 and Becky Winking ’88 earned honorable mention honors. Additional members of the 1985-86 team included Connie (Klocke) Epperson ’89, Sheila Abner ’89, Kathy (Hunolt) Hoener ’89, Karen (Kowalski) Allen ’86, Pam Moses ’87, Jayne (Murfin) Clampitt ’88, Susie (Branz) Beaudette ’86, Melinda (Morris) Clark ’86, and manager Karla (Smyser) Salmons ’87.
Together, these two teams helped establish a standard of excellence that continues to influence Wildcat athletics today. Their sustained success, commitment to teamwork and championship mentality earned them a well-deserved place in the Athletic Hall of Fame. As the newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, the Class of 2026 represents the enduring tradition of excellence that has defined Culver-Stockton athletics for generations. Their achievements continue to inspire today’s Wildcats while preserving an important part of the College’s history.
The following season, the Wildcats continued their dominance.
Back row (L to R): Angela (Ashford) Reed ’88, Becky Winking ’88, Melinda (Morris) Clark ’86, Susie (Branz) Beaudette ’86; Pam (Cottrell) Shubert ’86, and Debbie (Westermann) Powell ’89. Second row (L to R): Karla (Smyser) Salmons ’87; Pam Moses ’87, Jayne (Murfin) Clampitt ’88, Barbara (Nutt) LeClaire ’85, and Meleia (Musgrove) Niemann ’82 (assistant coach and Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2005). Front row (L to R): Karen (Kowalski) Allen ’86; Kelly (Winters) Campbell ’89, Terri (Ford) Ward ’88, and Kathy Turpin, coach and the first woman to be inducted into the C-SC Athletic Hall of Fame (in 1994). 36 | CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
The 1985-86 team finished 23-6 overall, secured the program’s third consecutive conference championship and advanced to the NAIA District 16 semifinals.
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Back row (L to R): Pam Moses ’87, Becky Winking ’88, Jayne (Murfin) Clampitt ’88, Angela (Ashford) Reed ’88, Susie (Branz) Beaudette ’86, Pam (Cottrell) Shubert ’86, Melinda (Morris) Clark ’86, Kathy (Hunolt) Hoener ’89, and Meleia (Musgrove) Niemann ’82 (coach). Front row (L to R): Kathy Turpin (coach); Karla (Smyser) Salmons ’87, Karen (Kowalski) Allen ’86, Kelly (Winters) Campbell ’89, and Connie (Klocke) Epperson ’89.
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HEART OF AMERICA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LED THE PACK AT THE CONFERENCE LEVEL WITH 1,112 SCHOLAR-ATHLETES.
Moore registered five top 10 finishes and finished in the top 25 in seven of her eight events, averaging 201.73 pins per game. Moore totaled 8,271 pins in 41 games this season. She ranked 19th among all collegiate players ranked by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). In addition, Moore saved her best performances for Tier 1 Events. She competed in three such events during the season, recording an average of 202.63 in 16 games bowled. Moore finished in the top 25 in two of the three events, including the overall title at the ISBPA Collegiate Classic.
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Moore competed in eight events this season, earning all-tournament team honors in four events for finishing in the top five overall. Among those four all-tournament team honors, Moore claimed the overall individual title in two events, winning the Kegel ISBPA Collegiate Classic Presented by Hammer Jan. 17-18, and the NAIA West Open on Feb. 7.
Dixon will be joined on the New England roster by offensive lineman Andrew Rupcich ’21. Rupcich is preparing for his fifth season overall and first full season with the Patriots after playing the first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. Rupcich joined New England last season after being released by the Titans four games into the 2025 campaign. He has played in 12 regular games, making two starts, in his career.
The true freshman from Greenville, Ill., turned in a career-best time of 27 minutes, 41.37 seconds to set a new school record. The previous school record was 27:56.22 by Allison Morris set in 2024 at the Cornell (Iowa) Invitational. Peppler had the fastest final lap in the field, completing the final circuit in 1:54.40, nearly 10 seconds faster than the next closest competitor to go from ninth place to seventh place and into the history books. Peppler qualified for the national meet with a provisional qualifying time of 28:43.19 at the Central Methodist (Mo.) Invitational back in April.
In his final collegiate race, Lucas also made history by becoming the first male track athlete to garner AllAmerica honors. Lucas, a graduate student from Monroe City, Mo., secured the honor with an eighth place finish in the 3000-meter steeplechase on the final day of the championships. Lucas finished in a time of 9 minutes,18.81 seconds, a full five seconds ahead of the ninth place finisher. Lucas fell short of his school record in the event (9:18.55) by .26 hundredths of a second. LOGAN LUCAS
Dixon, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound wide receiver from Carlinville, Ill, was named to the Heart of America Athletic Conference first team for the second consecutive season after he led the Heart with 83 receptions for 1,282 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025. The 83 receptions were fourth in the NAIA while his 1,282 receiving yards was third overall nationally. He averaged 116.5 yards per game receiving, which was fourth in the NAIA, and 7.5 receptions per game, which was ranked fifth nationally.
The 83 receptions were the fourth highest in school history, and 1,282 receiving yards were third most in school history for a single season. The 83 receptions were 31 more than the next wide receiver in the conference. In addition, Dixon is the first wide receiver in school history to register two 1,000-yard receiving seasons. His 143 career receptions are sixth on the school’s all-time list, while his 2,394 career receiving yards are second and his 24 receiving touchdowns are third on the all-time list.
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KYLE DIXON
KYLE DIXON '26 SIGNS WITH THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Kyle Dixon ’26, the 2025 AFCA/NAIA All-America wide receiver, became the second player from the Wildcat football program in the last four years to join a National Football League team when he signed with the New England Patriots in April.
Peppler became the second female track athlete to earn All-America accolades with an amazing finish in the 5000-meter race walk at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Asheville, N.C.
In addition to Kyle Dixon being named to the All-America team in the fall, three others joined him in the spring, including junior bowler Rachel Moore, who became a three-time recipient, and track and field athletes Erin Peppler and Logan Lucas ’26.
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SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Jake Evitts
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HONORABLE MENTION Harry Oden
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Avery Oetting
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ALEKI ULU
Aleki Ulu Cabria Childers
SAMANTHA VETTER
MISORA NAMBARA
AVERY OETTING
Misora Nambara Nevaiah Bell-Tenner
RACHEL MOORE
SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE
FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE
JAKE EVITTS
Addison Holm Katie De Craene
ADDISON HOLM
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WOMEN'S BOWLING
KATIE DE CRAENE
WOMEN'S LACROSSE
WILDCATS EARN ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
HARRY ODEN
WILDCATS EARN ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
The winter and spring athletic teams placed 22 student-athletes on the various Heart of America Athletic Conference all-conference teams announced by the league during the spring semester.
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2026 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
HONORABLE MENTION Malia Carmack Erin Peppler Delaney Straus Samantha Stone Victoria Pollard
WOMEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD THIRD TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Erin Peppler
HONORABLE MENTION Delaney Straus Abagail Mooney Malia Carmack Erin Peppler Samantha Stone
MEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Drew Mallett
MEN'S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Drew Mallett
SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE
SAMANTHA STONE LOGAN LUCAS
DELANEY STRAUS
ERIN PEPPLER ABAGAIL MOONEY
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MALIA CARMACK VICTORIA POLLARD
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FOOTBALL 2026
•St. Ambrose William Woods at MidAmerica Nazarene Central Methodist at Baker •at Graceland + •William Penn •at Grand View •Mount Mercy •at Clarke •at Peru State
HOME HOME Olathe, Kan. HOME Baldwin City, Kan. Lamoni, Ia. HOME Des Moines, Ia. HOME Dubuque, Ia. Peru, Neb.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL 2026 vs. Hannibal-LaGrange vs. Crowley’s Ridge vs. College of the Ozarks vs. Williams Baptist vs. Bethel •vs. Mount Mercy vs. Hastings vs. Avila vs. Briar Cliff vs. Mount Marty •vs. Clarke •vs St. Ambrose vs. Central Methodist •vs. Missouri Valley •William Woods •Missouri Baptist Harris-Stowe •Baker •Benedictine vs. Brescia •vs. UHSP •Graceland •Peru State •St. Ambrose •vs. Park •vs. MidAmerica Nazarene •vs. Grand View •vs. William Penn •Mount Mercy •Clarke
Hannibal, Mo. Paragould, Ark. Crowley’s Ridge College Walnut Ridge, Ark. Crowley’s Ridge College Cedar Rapids, Ia. Oskaloosa, Ia. Oskaloosa, Ia. Oskaloosa, Ia. Oskaloosa, Ia. Dubuque, Ia. Davenport, Ia. Fayette, Mo. Marshall, Mo. HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME UHSP, St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. HOME HOME HOME Parkville, Mo. Olathe, Kan. Des Moines, Ia. Oskaloose, Ia. HOME HOME
WOMEN'S SOCCER 2026
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Columbia College Harris-Stowe Dordt vs. Waldorf •Park •vs. William Woods •vs. Benedictine •Mount Mercy •Missouri Valley •vs. Grand View •St. Ambrose •vs. Graceland •vs. Missouri Baptist + •William Penn •Central Methodist •Baker •Clarke •vs. MidAmerica Nazarene
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Harris-Stowe Hannibal LaGrange Columbia College vs. Waldorf •Park •vs. William Woods •vs. Benedictine •Mount Mercy •vs. Missouri Valley •vs. Grand View •St. Ambrose •vs. Graceland •vs. Missouri Baptist
HOME HOME HOME Forest City, Ia. HOME Fulton, Mo. Atchison, Kan. HOME HOME Des Moines, Ia. HOME Lamoni, Ia. St. Louis, Mo. HOME Fayette, Mo. HOME HOME Olathe, Kan.
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+ •William Penn •vs. Central Methodist •Baker •Clarke •MidAmerica Nazarene
HOME Fayette, Mo. HOME HOME Olathe, Kan.
6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
vs. Morningside vs. Briar Cliff Hannibal LaGrange Mayville State vs. Marian vs. Valparaiso •vs. Benedictine •St. Ambrose •Central Methodist •vs. William Penn •Mount Mercy •vs. Peru State •Clarke
Sioux City, Ia. Sioux City, Ia. HOME HOME Indianapolis, Ind. Valparaiso, Ind. Atchison, Kan. HOME HOME Oskaloosa, Ia. HOME Peru, Neb. HOME
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Maharishi vs. Governors State vs. Northwestern vs. UHSP vs. Hannibal LaGrange •vs. Benedictine •St. Ambrose •Central Methodist •vs. William Penn •Mount Mercy •vs. Peru State •Clarke UHSP
HOME University Park, Ill. University Park, Ill. St. Louis, Mo. at Hannibal, Mo. Atchison, Kan. HOME HOME Oskaloosa, Ia. HOME Peru, Neb. HOME HOME
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DONATIONS AT WORK Investing in Wildcats Today and Tomorrow The generosity of Culver-Stockton College alumni and friends takes many forms, but its impact is always centered on students. Two recent initiatives, the newly established Alpha Xi Delta Legacy Scholarship and the renovation of Sperry Hall’s lounge, demonstrate how philanthropy supports Wildcats both now and for generations to come.
“Sperry Hall is a freshman dorm, and we want to ensure that students have an exceptional experience academically as well as in their home away from home,” Koplinski said.
1960s
VERNON VICTORINE JR. ’62 has retired from VEVCO, Inc. He is residing in Naperville, Ill.
DR. LEO JOHNS ’68 and his wife
Susan, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary and Leo’s 80th birthday with their two children, their spouses, and four grandchildren. They have resided in Stella, N.C. for 26 years.
This spring, alumnae of the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta came together to establish the Alpha Xi Delta Legacy Scholarship, an endowed fund designed to provide tuition assistance to CulverStockton students. The scholarship reached its $25,000 funding goal in fewer than 30 days. “The alumnae leadership of this effort was outstanding,” said Sarah Koplinski, C-SC vice president for advancement. “The idea was conceived by the sisters. A small group came together to work with C-SC staff in building the framework, and they took an active role in connecting with others, promoting it through social media, and working their individual connections.”
The renovated lounge will offer residents a comfortable place to prepare meals, study, and connect with one another, experiences that contribute to a student’s overall well-being and sense of belonging.
The endowed scholarship ensures that the legacy of Alpha Xi Delta will continue to benefit students for years to come. Preference will be given to descendants of Alpha Xi Delta alumnae when possible, creating a meaningful connection between past and future Wildcats. “Establishing an endowed scholarship ensures your legacy while making a college education affordable and accessible,” Koplinski said. “The minimum to endow a scholarship is $25,000 and can be fulfilled over a period of up to five years.” While endowed scholarships represent a long-term investment in students, other gifts make an immediate difference in daily campus life. One such project is the renovation of the lounge in Sperry Hall, a residence hall that serves many first-year students. The updated space is designed to foster community and provide students with a welcoming environment outside the classroom.
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Conceptual AI rendering of the future Sperry Lounge
“The sense of belonging that results from time spent together studying and socializing is important to a student’s success and overall well-being,” Koplinski said. Projects like the Sperry Lounge renovation highlight the importance of investing in every aspect of the student experience. “At Culver-Stockton, we want to provide an exceptional experience academically, residentially, athletically, and in all facets of the student experience,” she added. “In today’s higher education landscape, retention is as critical as recruitment, and capital projects such as the renovation of Sperry Hall lounge ensure that our students receive the best we can offer.” SUMMER 2026 CHRONICLE
1970s
ELLYN SCHLEIFFARTH ’74 has been
honored by the Rotary Club of Fayetteville with the Dr. Mae B. Nettleship Award for courageous trail-blazing professionalism and community involvement. Ellyn served as executive director of the Mt. Magazine Council from 1988 – 2008. For 20 years, she guided 21 Girl Scout service units and a dedicated staff who still speak of her as one of the most thoughtful and generous leaders they have ever known. She never led from a distance. Ellyn made a point of showing up for the girls she served, ensuring the spaces and resources around them helped them thrive. She brought that same spirit to her staff and volunteers, championing their growth the same way she championed the girls in her council.
CHRISTY (THOMPSEN) KING ’75 has retired to her grandparents’, then
parents’, and now her log home on 40 acres in northeastern Utah, with her adopted dog and cat, after living on Cape Cod (Mass.) for the last 15 years. She has beautiful views of the Uinta Mountains and is eight miles outside of town. She has fond memories of Culver-Stockton College and is proud of the education she received there, especially from her mentors, Al Beck and John Sperry. Best wishes and gratitude for a fine education and the many friends and classmates that she can still remember! Keep up the meaningful and important work you all do!
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Louis University. As an assessor and training specialist, she travels throughout the state of Illinois, going to “Preschool for All” programs, where she provides assessments and reports on PFA programs for the Illinois State Board of Education.
BECKY (SUCHY) EASTON ’78 has
retired as Dean of Liberal Arts at Amarillo College. She began her career there more than 24 years ago as English faculty and then chair of English, humanities, and modern languages before becoming dean in 2019. In retirement, she will continue teaching freshman composition as an adjunct instructor, and she plans to use her newfound free time traveling. As of Spring 2026, she has already accompanied the Amarillo College Presidential Scholars on their trip to Portugal and Spain, and she has another trip planned with her children and grandchildren to London and Normandy late summer of 2026. Her home is in Amarillo, Texas.
1980s
RONALD “FRED” EAST ’82, began
the role of environmental services supervisor at The J (Jewish Community Services of Greater KC) in August 2025. On July 26, 2025, Fred’s first granddaughter, Emily, was married. Emily is a three-time thyroid cancer survivor and became a registered nurse in May 2025. She and her husband, Joshua, reside in St. Louis, Mo. On July 27, 2025, Fred was blessed with his first great grandchild, Elijah Jon Sadler. He is the proud grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one.
RANDY GRAY ’84 and his wife Kathy
celebrated their 25th anniversary with a visit to San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles (Calif.) and the Pacific coast. They reside in Columbia, Mo., where Randy is enjoying retirement while continuing his ongoing quest to improve his cooking skills in addition to supporting Kate’s art work.
TOM KENNEDY ’84 has retired from
Hy-Vee after 40 years, 35 years in Quincy, Ill. He is now working security for Quincy Public Schools.
LISA (COE) BLICKHAN ’86 recently observed 40 years as NECAC Shelby County service coordinator, where she has nurtured many over the years to help put their lives back on track. In her free time, she enjoys riding a three-wheel motorcycle on trips around the country with her husband Kent. DR. DONALD KORDOSKY ’86 has his fourth book in production by Xlibris. It is a
non-fiction titled “Hunting with the Elk Man.” When not writing, Don still tours with his band, Country Moonshine, playing the guitar and fiddle.
JEFFREY WEISS ’86 has retired from
Laclede Gas Company. He is residing in Saint Charles with his family.
CONNY (MUELLER) MOODY ’87
was selected as a distinguished fellow of the Public Health Academy of the National Academies of Practice. This honor recognizes professionals who have made significant leadership, education, research, advocacy, or influence in public health practice and are nominated by peers. Conny works for the Illinois Public Health Association as the director of government relations.
DON TOLLY ’87 has released his
book, “Build on Value, Grow with Heart.” In it, he shares his inspiring journey of how a small-town kid went from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur and building his own thriving insurance agency. Don relates how he became part of a community and how true kindness can make a difference. The book can be purchased on Amazon.
MELISSA DUBUQUE ’88 started
the role of executive director at Arrow Rock National Historic Landmark District in Arrow Rock, Mo., June 1, 2026. She brings a wealth of experience in community leadership, higher education, entrepreneurship, and she has always been a champion for community impact and engagement.
ANN MONTOMERY ’88 retired
in July of 2024 after selling her flower shop, Flowers By Mary Lou, in Springfield, Ill. Since retirement, she and Joan have added on to their house and have been enjoying decorating it. They are now looking forward to the laid-back days ahead.
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1990s
BRYAN SPENCER ’90, an eighth-
grade U.S. history teacher at Hazelwood Central Middle School in the Hazelwood (Mo.) School District, has been selected as the Missouri State Teacher of the Year for middle school (grades 6–8) through the VFW Smart/ Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program. With 34 years of teaching experience, Spencer has devoted his career to educating middle and high school students and fostering an understanding of U.S. history and civic responsibility.
CHRISTINE KENNEDY MEIER ’93 was unanimously elected chair and CEO
of the Manatee County Democratic Executive Committee on August 5, 2025, to lead efforts through the 2026 midterm elections. Christine describes the daily work of coordinating hundreds of volunteers, supporting local candidates, and engaging thousands of registered voters as her “dream job.” Previously she served as second vice chair of communications and worked as a digital advertising specialist on a local campaign. Christine and her husband, Rich, are owners of Meier Fire Investigation in Palmetto, Fla. When not working, they enjoy traveling and doting on their rescue dog, Edison.
HEATHER (ELLIS) MCNAMEE ’98,
was awarded the 2025 Volunteer of the Year by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. She started volunteering with the organization in February 2024, accruing more than 275 volunteer hours. Heather can be seen volunteering at the Gateway Arch National Park, including the Old Court House, riding the rails via the Trails and Rails partnership program between Amtrak and the National Park Services, and helping at events hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation such as Arch Bark, Picnic in Your Park, Blues at the Arch Festival, and Winterfest.
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2000s
KARA (MANDRELL) AVIS ’00 has moved into the
role of director of admissions and enrollment at the University of Iowa College of Law as of April 2026.
BARB HILT ’02, a theatre education major, has been named to the 2026 Kansas Thespians Hall of Fame. Barb’s advice includes take your vacation, plan for every contingency and be able to adapt, and treat every day as a gift.
CHRISTINA (KOPSICKER) STRODE’S ’02 artwork was chosen for the
new Ralls County Missouri seal. She highlighted the agricultural heritage, wildlife, nature, and prominent symbols of the area. Christina and her husband JOE
STRODE ’00
raised their three children on the family farm in Ralls County.
SARA ELLIS HOOKER ’03 has
accepted a new volunteer leadership role as ambassador of membership for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Metro St. Louis Chapter. The chapter is dedicated to fostering professional growth across industries like healthcare, construction, and tech. She looks forward to helping their members navigate the community, unlock the full value of their membership, and build a stronger network of project professionals in the St. Louis area.
MEGAN CARMODY ’06 starts the new role of Highland Elementary School Principal effective for the 2026-27 school year.
2010s
DR. KACEY KENNEDY ’13 will take on the
role of assistant professor of music education and associate director of choral activities this fall at University of Central Missouri. Dr. Kennedy is a teacher educator, conductor, and researcher dedicated to preservice music education and music literacy pedagogy. Her extensive professional background is defined by its breadth, encompassing nearly a decade of public school teaching in the Wentzville School District (where she taught everything from elementary general
music to advanced choirs), alongside leadership roles at both the secondary and collegiate levels. Most recently, she served as the assistant director of choral activities at Troy Buchanan High School, and she previously led the choral program at Huntingdon College in Montgomery (Ala.). Dr. Kennedy’s primary research areas include music literacy and music literacy instruction, preservice teacher education, and preservice and public school curriculum development with additional interests in community-building and popular music education. She has published research related to these areas of interest in the Journal of Popular Music Education and the Missouri School Music Magazine, and she is an active presenter in state, national, and international research settings. Additionally, Dr. Kennedy shares her passion for music and music education through her work as a clinician and adjudicator.
WILSON RIGGS ’15 has been named the head football coach of the Azle High School in Azle, Texas.
CLAY CROUCH ’16 has been appointed as the new principal of Blair Oaks High Schools (Wardsville, Mo.) for the 2026-27 school year. Clay has served as the district’s assistant principal and activities director for the past five years. TYLER HAMILTON ’17 has been appointed as
the new athletic director of Alton High School in Alton, Ill.
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LAUREN (JANNEY) ’17 and Brandon Berhorst welcomed a son, Bowen Lee, December 9, 2025, who joined big brother Brooks. Grandparents are DELL ANN (BALK) ‘87 and JEFF JANNEY ‘86. The family resides in Canton Mo. HALEY BERTRAND ’06 welcomed a daughter, Boleyn Eleanor Antoinette, February 11, 2026. They reside in Mexico, Mo. RAVEN (BUGH) ’20 and Jonathan Dehner welcomed a son, Roy Crist, May 12, 2025. The family resides in Ewing, Mo. STEPHANIE BRENNAN ’18 and Drew Kuhn welcomed twin boys, Hudson Robert and Tate Joseph, November 14, 2025. The family resides in Ashland, Ohio. CHELSEA (ZAHN) ’23 and Garrett Bringer welcomed a daughter, Emery, November 11, 2025. The family resides in LaGrange, Mo. Mary and JASON EBBING ’17 welcomed a son, Arthur Daniel, May 11, 2026. The family resides in Kansas City, Mo. Kristina and PATRICK ELLISON ’24 welcomed a son, Zackery Thomas, January 12, 2026. The family resides in Monticello, Mo. CIARA (MACKEY) ‘14 and Stephen Foster welcomed son, Collin Joseph, May 13, 2026. He joins big brother Michael Gregory. The Foster family resides in Philadelphia, Mo.
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TASHYA ORANGE ’26 and TY LEU ’26 welcomed a daughter, Melanie Jane Leu, March 6, 2026. The family resides in Canton, Mo. Nikki and JOHN MCBRIDE ’14 welcomed a daughter, Selene, December 20, 2025. Siblings Charley, Roan, and Cleo are having fun in their new roles. The family resides in Chesnee, S.C. Katie and JOSH MCCURDY ’08 welcomed a son, Luca Jett, November 19, 2025. The family resides in Frankford, Mo. EMY MONSALVE ’25 and Cooper Rees welcomed a daughter, Willow John, September 18, 2024. The family resides in Quincy, Ill. Ariel and KEN MOORE ’16 welcomed Audrey Maizie, December 1, 2025. The family resides in Little Rock, Ark. Kaylee and CAMERON MORFORD ’15 welcomed a son, Miles Michael, January 11, 2026. He joins big sister Marlee. The family resides in Canton, Mo. ALANNA (KETCHUM) ’22 and Cody Morrison welcomed a son, Levi James, March 26, 2026. The family resides in Winfield, Mo. SAM (BEAULIUA) ’22 and JASE ORNDORFF ’23 welcomed a son, Wyatt John January 5, 2026. The family resides in Lessburg, Ga.
LAUREN (FOSTER) ’10 and Cody Pointer welcomed a son, Rowen Avett, March 4, 2026. The family resides in Fulton, Mo. MACKENZIE (AUSTIN) ’21 and JOSH QUICK ’21 welcomed a daughter, Reese Clementine, December 16, 2025. The family resides in Holts Summit, Mo. Trinity and HAYDEN ROBERTS ’24 welcomed a daughter, Sophia Jade, August 27, 2025. The family resides in Potosi, Mo. MARCY (MURPHEY) ’12 and Ryne Schrage welcomed a daughter, Sadie, March 21, 2026. Big sisters Quinn and Ivy are excited for their new roles. The family resides in Moscow Mills, Mo. Rose and DEVIN ’20 STANLEYFOWLER welcomed a son, James Joyce, February 19, 2026. The family resides in Chisholm, Minn. DARBY (BRUNDAGE) ’19 and TOBY SULLIVAN ’16 welcomed a son, Brooks Mathew, March 8, 2026. Big brother Miles is going to have fun on the new journey of big brother. The family resides in Wardsville, Mo. CHEYENNE (GRISSOM) ’21 and Dalton Thomas welcomed a daughter, Ahliana Sue, December 31, 2024. The family resides in Quincy, Ill.
LAKEN (HUGENBERG) JANNEY ’22 earned her Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine from Kansas City University Summa Cum Laude. She will continue her residency to become an OB/GYN at Oklahoma State University.
KRISTA (BARTH) PETERS ’22 has earned her Master of Science in Theatre Studies from Illinois State University.
Berhorst
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Dehner
Brennan
Bringer
Ebbing
Ellison
Foster
Leu
McBride
McCurdy
Monsalve
Moore
Morford
Morrison
MADDIE (DRUMMOND) WEED ’22 has become the director of development at
the United Way of Adams County in Illinois. Maddie will lead fundraising and development initiatives to strengthen and improve the lives of families across Adams County.
Have a Milestone you would like to share? Feel free to share updates to alumni@culver.edu to be featured in the next edition of the Chronicle. SUMMER 2026 CHRONICLE
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WEDDINGS
Cheyanne Parks and LAINE CHEDWICK ’18 were married December 6, 2025. C-SC alumni in the wedding party included GARRETT SIMPSON ’18 and DOMINIC HEBERLEIN ’18. The couple resides in Mexico, Mo.
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SAILOR (GENGENBACHER) ’21 and NICK LUCIANI ’20 were married May 2, 2026. C-SC friends in the wedding included ARYIEL
GENGENBACHER ’19, KENDYL PRITCHETT ’21, SAYLOR DRAWE ’21, NEELEY (WIEHARDT) PROPES JORDAN (ENZWILER) ’18 and ’21, JULIANNE (BALTIMORE) Ryan Frantz were married March 21, 2026. BUCHANAN ’21, LUKE C-SC alumni in the wedding party included BLACKBURN ’20, EUAN MORTON COURTENEY (FANCHER) HURST ’20, LUKE WILLIAMS ’20, and ’18, JENNY HUDSPETH ’18, and MAGALLON ’20. The couple JOEY FORWARD ’18. The couple resides JAVIER resides in Chesterfield, Mo.
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MADISON (EISENBERG) ’20 and Tyler Tschannen were married October 18, 2025. The couple resides in Fulton, Mo.
HAILEY (KING) ’24 and Zach VanderBol were married December 6, 2025. The couple resides in St. Louis, Mo.
KAYLEE (MCVEIGH) ’24 and Kyle Zanger were married November 15, 2025. Mother of the groom is ROBYN (HULTZ) ZANGER ’94. The couple resides in Palmyra, Mo.
Laine Chedwick ’18 & Cheyanne
Jordan ’18 & Ryan Frantz
in Saint Louis, Mo.
Orndorff
Pointer
(RAY) ’18 and Randy Meyers CATIE (CARTHY) ’22 and Eden Gaerte LAYNE were married April 1, 2023. C-SC friends were married September 6, 2025. C-SC in the wedding included DESTINEE alumna KAELA BROCKHAHN ’21 was (SELLECK) PEZLEY ’17 and TORI in the wedding party. The couple resides in (BLICKHAN) SANDERS ’18. The Angelo, Texas. couple resides in Mexico, Mo.
TAYLOR (REYNOLDS) ’18 M.Ed ’22 and Damien Herron were
Quick
Roberts
married March 12, 2026. C-SC alumna in the wedding was ARIEL VAUPEL ’23 M.Ed ’24. The couple resides in Canton, Mo. Merideth (Williamson) and D.J. JACKSON ’23 were married April 11, 2026. C-SC friends in the wedding include
ISAAC WILLIAMSON ’23, ASHER WEINBERG ’24, TYLER WILDMON ’25, BRENAN GLADEAU ’24, TREY YERTA ’21, and ADAM FOWLER ’23. The couple resides in Hammond, La. Schrage
Stanley-Fowler
PHYLICA (GRAYSON) ’13 and
James Johnson were married November 29, 2025. C-SC alumna in the wedding was BRANDIE STARKS ’12. The couple resides in Dallas, Texas.
CORAL (DILLIE) ’20 and Rudy Juarez were married November 8, 2025. C-SC alumni in the wedding included QUINN Sullivan
Thomas
CUSACK ’22, SIERRA ZADRAVECZ ’22, and PYPER FILONOWICHRICHMILLER ’22. The couple resides in Overland Park, Kan.
Liz and DJ MUELLER ’15 were married May 2, 2026. C-SC friends in the wedding included ZACH PEDROTTI
Catie ’22 & Eden Gaerte
Taylor ’18 ME ’22 & Damien Herron
D.J. Jackson ’23 & Merideth
Phylica ’13& James Johnson
Coral ’20 & Rudy Juarez
Jacqueline “Jay” ’22 & Elijah Leon
Sailor ’21 & Nick Luciani ’20
Layne ’18 & Randy Meyers
DJ Mueller ’15 & Liz
Andrew Rupcich ’22 & Samantha
Haley Haugh ’21 & KT Seth ’20
Brody Smith ’23 MAT ’24 & Olivia
Cheyenne ’21 & Dalton Thomas
Madison ’20 & Tyler Tschannen
Hailey ’24 & Zach VanderBol
Kaylee ’24 & Kyle Zanger
’13, CAMERON MORFORD ’15, CONNOR CRAMSEY ’15, TYLER HAMILTON ’17, and ALEX WILLIAMS ’16. The couple resides in Saint Louis, Mo.
Samantha (Rubal) and ANDREW RUPCICH ’22 were married March 13, 2026. C-SC friends in the wedding party included JOHNNY HAMAN ’18, ALEX JETTON ’21, and TIM BERG ’22. The couple resides in Nashville, Tenn.
HALEY HAUGH ’21 and KT SETH ’20 were married April 18,
2026. C-SC friends in the wedding party included MADISON LAWLESS ’21,
KATIE HOLAWAY ’19, BRENDEN SCHAEFFER ’20, TYRIN HOLDER ’20, and ALAN LEYVA ’21. The couple resides in Springfield, Ill.
Olivia (Jarvis) and BRODY SMITH ’23 MAT ’24 were married August 2, 2025. The couple resides in Canton, Mo.
JACQUELINE “JAY” (BETTIS) ’22 CHEYENNE (GRISSOM) ’21 and and Elijah Leon were married November 22, Dalton Thomas were married October 11, 2025. C-SC alumnae in the wedding included 2025. The family resides in Quincy, Ill.
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1940s
GLENDA BISHOP ’64 DOROTHY (KORSMEYER) LAMB ’48 Buffalo, N.Y. · February 8, 2026 Frederick, Ill. · May 12, 2026 STEVEN KAISER ’64 MARILYN (HUBER) ZALUNARDO ’49 Payson, Ill. · February 22, 2026 Citrus Heights, Calif. · December 16, 2025 BARBARA (MILLER) WEST ’64
1950s
JEAN (DIX) HUGHES ’50 Rossville, Ind. · January 23, 2026
NANCY (CRAMER) BRASSEA ’52 Salina, Kan. · December 20, 2025
ROBERT GLASS ’52 Queensland, Australia
JEANELLE (NELSON) HENDRIX ’52 Vandalia, Mo. · January 28, 2026
RUTH (DELAND) LOOS ’53 Clearwater, Fla. · January 18, 2026
NANCY (THULIN) FATTORE ’54 Naperville, Ill. · March 13, 2026
MARILYN (MERICLE) LATIN ’54 Ormond Beach, Fla. · December 3, 2025
JO ANN (NORTHCUTT) AZDELL ’55 Mexico, Mo. · February 21, 2026
RICHARD SINGER ’56
Saint Peters, Mo. · March 15, 2026
ELOISE (BLUM) VIBERT ’56 Greensboro, N.C. · October 27, 2025
SANDRA (FOX) DOUGLASS ’58 Shelbyville, Mo. · September 28, 2025
BOB RUTHE (WOOLFE) GANN ’58 Hannibal, Mo. · December 15, 2025
JUDITH (KOERNER) OLEN ’58 Highland, Ind. · May 15, 2026
RAYMOND SCHEITER ’58 Quincy, Ill. · March 16, 2026
WILLIAM BRYAN ’59
Petoskey, Mich. · April 19, 2026
DON SIEGAL ‘59
Three Rivers, Calif. · October 18, 2026
1960s
MYRNA (FRAZIER) MIXER ’60 Mendon, Ill. · December 24, 2025
NED BROEMMEL ’61
Quincy, Ill. · January 22, 2026
ERNEST ROLFE ’61
Windsor, Ontario · January 1, 2026
JOYCE (HADDOW) HOGEVEEN ’62 Springtown,Texas · February 7, 2026
MARTIN SCHEVELING ’62 Winter Park, Fla. · January 3, 2026
JOYCE (HOPKINS) SYMMONDS ’62 Linn, Mo. · April 6, 2025
PHILLIP MALONEY ’63 Aiken, S.C. · April 6, 2026
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WILLIAM WOODS ’74
San Antonio, Texas · December 24, 2025
MARK HAZLEWOOD ’75
Saint Louis, Mo. · March 22, 2026
DAMON WICKWARE ’75
Gloversville, N.Y. · January 24, 2025
Fairhope, Ala. · April 26, 2026
Ashland, Mo. · February 20, 2026
Coal Township, Pa. · September 14, 2025
Arthur, Ill. · December 21, 2025
La Grange, Mo. · January 19, 2026
River Falls, Wis. · November 16, 2025
San Antonio, Texas · October 12, 2025
Roanoke, Va. · May 10, 2026
Burlington, Iowa · March 25, 2025
Hallsville, Mo. · January 4, 2026
Edwardsville, Ill. · December 10, 2025
Hannibal, Mo. · December 22, 2025
San Antonio, Texas · November 18, 2025
Speedway, Ind. · April 7, 2025
Hannibal, Mo. · November 26, 2025
Austin, Texas · March 13, 2026
1980s
HARDIN COLLINS, JR. ’81
Bowling Green, Mo. · January 7, 2026
Wentzville, Mo. · January 9, 2026
Davenport, Iowa · February 21, 2026
Crystal Lake, Ill. · January 31, 2026
Dunlap, Ill. · February 14, 2026
Eolia, Mo. · September 12, 2025
Kahoka, Mo. · August 8, 2025
Plainville, Ill. · April 27, 2026
JAMES ANDERSON ’65 BRUCE CONDILL ’65
ALBERT RUSSELL ’66
ROSEMARIE (ORTENZI) WITT ’75 DIANE (DURST) BOZARTH ’76 WILLIE HARPER ’76
THAYER (TOMLINSON) WALKER ’66 ZENTA (WILSON) LOGAN ’76 KEITH BAGGE ’67
FRED BARRETT II ’67 KENT GRIMES ’67
TRENNA PICKETT ’67
TALLEY (SHAON) SAUCIER ’67
TERRANCE HARTLEY ’77 GILLERMO GARZA ’78
MARJORIE (WHITE) KENISON ’78
CYRUS ROBINSON ’68
PAULA WINSTON ’81
GARY WRIGHT ’68
KARLA NEUMANN ’84
DEAN WEBSTER ’69
MILDRED (WILLIAMS) BECK ’85
1970s
DOUGLAS WOODS ’86
Des Moines, Iowa. · January 24, 2026
Irwin, Pa. · May 26, 2026
1990s
Overland Park, Kan. · March 25, 2025
Titusville, Fla. · December 15, 2025
Mc Lean, Va. · June 30, 2025
Holts Summit, Mo. · December 31, 2025
Asheville, N.C. · February 24, 2026
Quincy, Ill. · May 14, 2026
Ewing, Mo. · December 11, 2025
KYLE KUHN ’18
DAVID LANDIS ’70
BONNIE (HYKEN) SWADE ’70
STEVEN WILLIAMS ’92
SANDRA RICCI ’71
DAVID TUCKER ’94
THOMAS ROBRECHT ’71
SONNA (SPOON) EGBERS ’95
LINDA (MANNIGEL) SCHMITZ ’71
2010s
SCOTT DAVIS ’72
Sun City, Ariz. · January 26, 2026
JOHN HALL ’72
Island Lake, Ill. · November 14, 2025
CATHERINE SAVINO ’72 Glenview, Ill. · May 6, 2026
Springfield, Ill. · September 22, 2025
2020s
BRIANNE MORGAN ’22
Cottonwood, Ala. · February 27, 2026
KEVIN KAIN ’73
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JUSTINO IRIZARRY ’74
Quincy, Ill. · March 8, 2026
Simsbury, Conn. · March 11, 2026
STEPHEN BLACK
Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas · March 18, 2026
MARILYN (HINTON) COONS
Lake Forest, Ill. · December 20, 2025
THELMA FELDKAMP
ROBERT PERDUE ’74
Canton, Mo. · February 26, 2026 Canton, Mo. · December 5, 2025
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