Bob Rothe ’56 spent the pandemic months writing a draft submission of a
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1954
Barbara Young celebrated her 100th birthday in October 2020 by writing an essay about her life, her work, and her art. The essay includes photos she has asked a friend to carefully take and frame. Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
I have not heard much news from the Class of 1954, but I’ve kept in touch with several Knox friends from other classes. ❯ Jim Biery ’53 continues his long career in journalism which included writing for Xinhua, the international news service of People’s Republic of China. For the last two decades, Jim has edited China Call Report, a quarterly in English and Chinese editions, published by Royal Roots Global, Inc., based in Chicago with offices in Beijing and Hong Kong. Royal Roots focuses on U.S.-China business activities and provides cross-border strategies to U.S. and China companies. ❯ Ed Montgomery ’55 had a trying experience to begin 2021 when his email account was invaded and his entire address book stolen, the thief attempting to convince Ed’s contacts to use their Amazon accounts to make expensive fraudulent purchases. After several hours trying to reach a “human,” Ed finally got the problem corrected with a technician for his email provider. ❯ While hunkered down and aging in place, I have attempted scholarly research on the question of who has been the worst U.S. president ever. I’ve read the biographies and histories of 20 presidents, from Washington through Nixon, including Robert Caro’s several thousand pages (in four volumes) on Lyndon Johnson and omitting some of the lesser-knowns, but including Bob Woodward’s work on Trump. All had some imperfections, and, at least before suddenly being thrust into the office, LBJ could equal Trump in being rude, crude, and lewd. But no president has ever matched Trump in constantly and repeatedly lying. And if I had any doubt as to which was worst, Trump’s postelection actions clearly give him the title of worst ever. Class Correspondent: Jim Dunlevey 27419 Embassy Street, Menifee, CA 92586-2005, dunlevey@aol.com
1942–1947 Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
1948 Whether you attended Knox for one year, two years, or graduated with honors, you are a Knox alumnus/a. You are the best reflection of Knox College and the education it provides. So, keep us informed. Tell us what you’ve been up to, if you’ve been promoted or honored, or simply say hello. Here’s how: • Contact your Class Correspondent; • If you don’t have a correspondent, email, call, or “snail mail” us directly (see below); • Or have other media sources send us press releases, articles, and publicity. Please send information about births, marriages, and deaths directly to: Alumni Records Knox College, Box K-230 Galesburg, IL 61401-4999 Email: records@knox.edu Send all other updates, correspondence, or questions to: Jennifer Gallas Class Notes Coordinator, Knox Magazine Knox College, Box K-315 Galesburg, IL 61401-4999 Email: jgallas@knox.edu Please note that Class Notes may be edited for space.
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Knox Magazine is sad to report that longtime Class of 1948 correspondent Sidney Norris died in November 2020 at the age of 95. We are grateful for his long service to the College, and we will miss his entertaining—and always promptly submitted—columns. We invite his classmates to continue to share their news with Megan Clayton. Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
1949–1950 Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
1951 Jay Burgess and his wife, Shay, are enjoying life in a Florida senior center. They stream their church meetings and keep in touch with family and friends via Zoom. He sends his best to all his classmates. Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
1952 Class Correspondent: Megan Clayton Knox College, Box K-210, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, 309-341-7476, pclayton@knox.edu
1953 From Audrae Norris Gruber: “Fond memories of Knox College Choir. We met after lunch almost daily and gave concerts locally as well as traveling to other communities. A great group of singers and soloists. Wonderful life experience.” Class Correspondent: Audrae Norris Gruber 2419 Woodridge Lane Brainerd MN 56401-5533, Aaudraepaul@aol.com
1955 Thanks to you Siwashers who responded to my call for news. Of course with the pandemic, none of us are going much of anywhere or doing much of anything, For that reason I’m not sure how many classmates will be reading this offering, but another reason is that the two previous issues of Knox Magazine have been online-only, and I’m almost sure there are many of us who don’t “do” online stuff. Hey—we’re on the shady side of our 80s! ❯ Tony Liberta has a great suggestion: Those of us who are “nurses” and caregivers should engage in a combined authorship of a booklet entitled Tales and Tips of Amateur Home Nurses. His experience has been helping Sue after surgeries and dealing with her Alzheimer’s.Tony, along with many of us, was sorry to miss our 65th Homecoming—seeing friends and “soaking up the beauty of the Knox campus in October.” ❯