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Richard Escobar, right, is congratulated by Sherman, D ‘70, and Harriet Berger.
Class of 1971 classmates, from left, Nicolas Shane, Charles Chenoweth, Michael Connor, Charles Bohl, Dean Crow, Frank Marinelli, Daniel D’Angelo and Frank Micek. Class of 1970 classmates, from left, Ronald Santilli, James Guttman, Richard Escobar and Sherman Berger.
Drs. Bohl and Escobar Honored with National MU Alumni Awards Two outstanding Dental School alumni were honored during Marquette’s 2012 Alumni National Awards Weekend, April 26-28. The annual event honors distinguished alumni from every college and school who embody the heart, soul and spirit of Marquette University.
Charles F. “Chuck” Bohl, D ’71, of Brookfield, Wis., received the Distinguished Alumnus in Dentistry Award. An orthodontist in private practice, Bohl has taught in the Dental School and is a member of several local professional associations as well as the American Dental Association. He was also among the first Wisconsin orthodontists involved in Smiles Change Lives, which provides life-changing orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families. Richard V. Escobar, D ’70, of Tucson, Ariz., was recognized with the Outstanding Dental Service Award. In addition to his private practice, Escobar has volunteered at a local clinic, ministering to underprivileged patients with
Award winners Richard Escobar, left, and Charles Bohl, far right, with Dean William Lobb.
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Dr. Bohl shows his award to his grandchildren.
dental needs. He even makes housecalls to his elderly, housebound or hospicebased patients. He credits his father, Ventura, as well as Marquette, as influential in shaping his worldview and values of faith, responsibility, leadership, hard work and persistence.
To nominate someone for a future award, forms are available online: www.marquette.edu/dentistry/ nominationform.