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1970s After 32 years, Thomas S. Allen ’72 of Shaker Heights, Ohio, retired as national director of Key Private Bank’s Ultra Affluent Wealth Management Group and joined Hartland & Co. as partner and senior managing director in the private client group. Tom advises large, multi-generational families on inherited wealth and philanthropic options. Known as “Papa” to three grandchildren, Marc A. Ward N’67, ’72 has 28 years with the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions and is “going strong.” David Lacy N’74 accepted the posthumous award at the induction of his father, Walter G. Lacy Jr. N’29, into the Texas Banking Hall of Fame. David is the president and CEO of Community Bank & Trust of Waco, founded by his father in 1952. Walter Lacy, who died in 1987, was president of Citizens National Bank of Waco, Texas, from 1946-76, succeeding his father and grandfather.
Thanks to Dr. Alan Glombicki ’73, Ed Petrus ’73, and the 65 individuals who finished the 5K Chip Somerville ’73 Memorial Fun Run/Walk, $1,950 was raised for The Culver Fund during the Reunion Weekend event. Glombicki and Petrus provided $6 per kilometer for every participant who finished the course. The 5K attracted 83 alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
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Edward R. Vrablik II ’77 has received the NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) Chicago Region 2012 Leadership in Life Award. Vrablik
is the managing associate of Rabjohns Financial Group/New England Financial and was honored at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in November 2012.
1980s Sarah Martin Abernathie ’81 is buying her mother’s stationery and gift shop in Richmond, Va.
Stacy (Kohlhagen) Dibbell ’73 is congratulated by Legion President Whitney (Kolb) Alvis ’96 as she steps through the CGA Graduation Arch during Reunion Weekend. Alumnae of the Class of 1973 had the opportunity to walk through the Arch, which was not introduced until 1975. Others who took advantage of the opportunity were Jane (Barnhill) Bechtel, Carol (Rose) Kahn, and Barbara (Newill) Klatt.
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Peggy S. Bushey ’81 is president of the Cavetown Planing Mill Co., which was started by her great-great-grandfather in Cavetown, Md., in 1881. The firm has two retail hardware stores, a roof truss operation, and a custom millwork plant. Peggy and her husband live on a small farm. Tom C. Lloyd W’75, H’78, ’81 is director of the Vanderbilt Center for Better Health, where he works to improve the U.S. healthcare system through innovative projects. Tom and his wife, Hilda, live in Franklin, Tenn., and have two daughters in college.
Richard H. Rizk ’81 married Jill Chickering on Sept. 22, 2012, and the newlyweds are living in Portland. Rich coached Special Olympics downhill skiing over the winter and he and Jill sponsored a team in April that skied to defeat ALS. James G. Schacht W’76, ’81 and wife Sara are busy in Indianapolis with four teenagers. Three of the four were at Culver this past summer and Tommy, 14, will be a fourth-classman in the fall. There are numerous visits and trips to Café Max and Papa’s. Su Ling Parker ’89 is practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Naples, Fla. She is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine. Ahmed L. Qureshi ’89 returned in April from a 12-month tour of duty in Afghanistan and is assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. Irfi completed his Ph.D. in May at Kings College, University of London.