Magazine for McKendree University Summer 2013

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Photo of coral from Philippines by alumnus Kevin Lee Quaid ’80

Beyond the Deep • Everyday Superheroes • Bearcats Unleashed

PRESIDENT’S Message

Magazine Contributors: Editorial content, writing and production: Lisa Brandon, Director of Media Relations Krysti Connelly, Executive Director for University Communications and Marketing Victoria Dowling, Senior Vice President Whitney Fraier, Director of Alumni Relations Sherry Hall, Graphic Designer Jennifer (Harris) Pickerell ’99 Angela (Grossmann) Roewe ’98 Michelle Meehan Schrader Nicholas Watt ’13

Dear Friends: As I write to you the summer months are nearly behind us and the new academic year lies ahead. Conventional wisdom has long suggested that you not wish your days away but rather enjoy the period of time you are currently experiencing.

This year I am finding that difficult to do. We find ourselves having just celebrated Commencement (you will find great coverage in the pages that follow) and yet, I am focused on the year to come. A year in which McKendree will welcome the largest freshman class in our history. The size is important of course, but even more remarkable is that our new students hail from 22 states and 12 different countries, and are as diverse in their activities as you can possibly imagine. I am excited to welcome them and see what their impact will be on our University.

We have just received word McKendree is now a full member of the NCAA Division II. Completing our transition to full membership is an accomplishment in itself but the real excitement now will come in future athletic seasons as McKendree students compete on the national stage in a way they have not been previously able to do. We are all excited about the start of the fall sport season.

Perhaps it is healthy for a university president to be wishing his summer away— after all, at the center of all we do are our faculty and students and their work both in and out of the classroom. When they are away the place simply is not as full of life as it is during the academic year.

This publication will again serve to update you on all things McKendree, but I am most hopeful it will spur you to action. I hope it will cause you to plan a trip to campus soon to experience all the wonderful moments each year that are making me wish the summer away.

Sincerely,

Photography: Michael Embrich Mark Edward Harris Photography Kevin Lee Quaid ’80 The Raccoon Studios Ed Vernon James Visser Photography Austin Vuichard ’14 Rick Windham

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Cover Stor y: Beyond the Deep 10 Kevin Lee Quaid ’80 took up underwater photography to share the wonders of the ocean with non-diving friends and now this awardwinning photographer shares his amazing images with the world.

Ever yday Superheroes 14 When it comes to heroic deeds, you don’t have to be Superman to make a difference! For three McKendree alumni—John Read ’77, Lisa (Jones) Guilliams ’84 and Michio Takeda ’67—their everyday actions of courage, sacrifice and helping others elevate them to another level and equip them with unique qualities that seem to come from another world.

IN THIS ISSUE On Campus 2 Not My Day Job 23 Spotlight On Career Ser vices 24 Alumni News & Notes 26

Bearcats Unleashed 18 With McKendree’s move to NCAA Division II now official, the Bearcats are ready to start a new era in athletics.

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COMMENCEMENT 2013 1 On the eve of commencement, the Senior Farewell Service and Celebration Dinner marked the start of the passage from students to alumni. 2 For $20.13, seniors could buy a T-shirt and a rubber duck to “flock the fountain” and a new class gift tradition was born.

3 At the farewell service, the Reverend Kathy King-Nobles gave one last assignment: “Commit yourself to learning about various religious traditions that people around the world and in your neighborhood have 2

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committed their lives to. You’ll discover some common roots and values.” 4 Art professor David Ottinger delivered a truly colorful farewell speech, encouraging the new graduates not only to be bold and passionate but also to learn subtlety and control. As he spoke, two art students created a multi-colored abstract painting called “Diversity.” 5 The Class of 2013 was composed of 909 graduates who received their degrees in two ceremonies in Illinois on May 11 and in Kentucky on June 8. 6 Family was a

9 common theme for the Class of 2013 with ten sets of husbands, wives, parents, children and siblings, earning their degrees together. 7 The graduates hailed from 17 states and seven countries. Nathalia Oliveira ’13 wore a stole bearing the colors of her native Brazil. 8 Seven graduates were among the first to earn a Specialist in Education (EdS) degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction, for teachers and administrators who completed 30 hours in the doctoral program in education. 9 Purple went “green” in 2013, with caps and gowns made of recycled fiber and plastic.

Grandy Award Goes to Dr. Betsy Gordon Dr. Betsy Gordon, a long-time professor of speech communication, is the 2013 William Norman Grandy Faculty Award recipient.

“Students say that Dr. Gordon is knowledgeable, fair, and compassionate.

They especially appreciate her enthusiasm for teaching,” noted Maria (Stallings) Page ’89, MAED ’06, president of the Alumni Board, which gives the Grandy Award. “One student said, ‘She is an amazing teacher and has made public speaking an unforgettable experience for me. She is one of the most positive teachers I have ever known.’”

Betsy teaches courses in public speaking, persuasion, gender and communication, interpersonal communication, communication theory, and business and professional presentations. She joined the faculty in 1990 and was promoted to professor in 2008. From 2001 until 2009, she served as chair of the Division of Language, Literature, and Communication, now called the Division of Humanities.

For two years she lived among students at the McKendree West apartments, where she introduced a book club, a film series, and an annual Christmas Cookie Day for students. In 1999, she represented McKendree during Technos International Week in Japan. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and was the recipient of the United Methodist Exemplary Teacher Award in 1995 and the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award in 2004.

Check out the photos from commencement at McKendree.edu

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-MATHEMATICS MAJOR TAKES THE TECHNOS PRIZE Andrea Jenkins ’13, of Fairview Heights, Ill., has traveled to Europe, Asia and South America, always eager to try new experiences and broaden her international horizons. Therefore it was not too surprising when she was asked to come forward and accept the 2013 Technos International College Prize.

Sponsored by the Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust to foster multi-cultural awareness, it is given to a graduating senior chosen by the faculty for outstanding academic performance and abiding commitment to international understanding.

mathematics on the finance-actuary track. She was active with the campus Green Team environmental group, the International Student organization, Rotoract and the Campus Activities Board. She has been accepted to graduate school and plans to secure employment abroad, aspiring to work someday for the United Nations.

Annie (as she was better known on campus) graduated cum laude with a degree in international relations and

Three outstanding faculty and students were honored at the Kentucky Commencement Ceremony on June 8, 2013. Judith Parsley ’13 (right), of Louisville, Ky., received the “Spirit of McKendree Award” given for academic excellence and community concern. She earned a BBA in Human Resource Management from the Louisville campus. In addition, the 2013 Outstanding Faculty Awards were presented to Eveline Higgs (left), the director and an instructor at the Radcliff Campus, and Mary Ann Thompson (center), associate professor of nursing at the Louisville campus.

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A Fond Farewell hallway meetings with my colleagues. I will miss the greetings and smiles from the support staff—the custodial crew, grounds keepers, dining hall staff, secretaries.”

Dr. Sandra Lang (left) and Dr. Michèle StaceyDoyle plan an active retirement with more time for family, hobbies, entertainment and travel.

At a reception filled with laughter and hugs, a large turnout of well-wishers congratulated two longtime faculty members on their retirement in May. Dr. Michèle Stacey-Doyle is the newest member of the University faculty to receive the title of Professor Emeritus of English. Michèle arrived at McKendree in 1986, where she spent the last 27 of her 35 years as an educator. She taught nearly every course in the English department, provided leadership and institutional memory, chaired the Division of Language, Literature and Communication for many years, and helped to develop and direct the honors program.

“I think I am proudest of the time I have spent in the classroom with students and outside the classroom with them,” she said.

“Early in my time here, I remember loud and raucous end-of-the-year parties with the McKendree Review staff, usually at our house. And there are the trips I took with the English seminar students to London for ten days. Of course, I also treasure the small, quiet moments with a single student who, on his or her own, discovers his or her writing voice.

“I will miss the give and take with students and colleagues. I will miss the terrific

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If she could give one “last chance talk” to her colleagues, she would tell them to “take risks. Speak out against inequity and injustice, no matter how small it may seem. Speak truth to power, no matter the personal cost. Establish rigor in the classroom and engage students in that rigor. Rely on those around you (and they are numerous) who know this place well.

Laugh—often and loudly. And when things get tough, remember—these too shall pass. I wish I could thank all those who have made my years here so amazing.”

Dr. Sandra Lang, CPA, CFE, retired as chair of the School of Business and an associate professor of accounting. “I think the way the School of Business faculty works well together is partly my doing,” she said, adding that her colleagues knew she wanted and respected their input.

She reflected on her 14 years at McKendree. “The many moments with students, when I realized they were getting it or that they appreciated my working with them, are all precious,” she said. The student, for example, who never spoke up in class but started doing it because she made it nonthreatening.

The ones who thanked her for challenging them or made a point of letting her know they got a job. The ones who wanted her to meet their parents. These were the special moments.

She will miss “being a part of the McKendree community. When I come back to visit, I will be just that, a visitor.

Visiting will be great, but it will also remind me that I have moved on.”

Her parting advice? “Don’t try to do too much, but do all that you can do and do it well. Enjoy the process.”

OUTSTANDING FACULTY RECOGNIZED AT HONORS DAY

Dr. Christine Bahr, provost and dean, congratulates Dr. Neil Quisenberry, associate professor of sociology, and recipient of the 2013 Exemplary Teacher Award, given by the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education. “Neil is widely considered to be an effective instructor, a helpful colleague and a supporter of students,” said Dr. Bahr at Honors Day on April 19. “By all accounts, he embodies the criteria that this award represents— excellence in teaching, civility and concern for students and colleagues, commitment to value-centered education, and service to students, the institution and the community.” Neil has taught sociology and criminal justice at McKendree since 2003.

Two Associate Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching were also given on Honors Day. Tom Pawlow (right), a retired Air Force officer, has taught human resource management and other management courses part-time at the Lebanon campus and at Scott Air Force Base for more than 20 years. He is the associate dean of McKendree’s Center at Scott Air Force Base. Kenneth Meddows ’79 has taught management courses at the university and on base for 17 years in the undergraduate and MBA programs. He is a business and planning analyst manager at Boeing.

CONGRATULATIONS, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD WINNERS! McKendree University recognized several of its finest leaders and organizations for their inspirational contributions to the campus and community at its inaugural Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on April 21, 2013. Over 150 nominations were submitted for consideration.

Jackie Bassler ’13 (right), an occupational therapy major from Belleville, Ill., and Bobby Howell ’14 (center), a history education major from Makanda, Ill., were the first inductees into the Student Hall of Fame. Jackie was involved with the leadership program and served as a student ambassador and president of Kappa Sigma Tau sorority during a transformative year. Bobby has spent countless hours tutoring other students, co-coordinated Into the Streets, served as president of the history club and is a member of the Community Action Team.

for volunteering 400-plus service hours, coordinating special events and demonstrating social activism.

Other individual and group awards were given in the following categories: Bearcat Pride: C.J. Clarizio ’14, an athletic training major from Pawnee, Ill. The Spark: Tim Rose ’14, a history

Advisors of the Year: Sarah Klucker,

director of leadership and student development, and Craig Robertson, director of campus activities.

Outstanding Registered Student Organization: Alpha Phi Omega,

national service fraternity.

Outstanding Social Fraternity/Sorority Chapter: Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

major from Highland, Ill. Outstanding Service Project: The Country and Community Award:

Air Force Technical Sergeant Rondale Chapman ’15, a computer science major at the Center for Scott Air Force Base.

Emerging Leaders Organization’s second annual Chili Cook-off raised over $800 for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Outstanding Collaborative Program:

Outstanding Student Intern: Zachery

Turpen ’13, a computer science major from Highland, Ill., who interned for two semesters at Centene Corporation in St. Louis, Mo.

“McKendree Idol” talent competition hosted by Kappa Lambda Iota and the Campus Activities Board.

Outstanding Student Employee: Austin Vuichard ’14, an accounting, economics and finance major from Coulterville, Ill., who has worked for the University Communications and Marketing Office since 2011.

Jessica Tieman ’13, an English and history major from Lincoln, Ill., received the Newman Civic Fellow award from the Illinois Campus Compact.

The ACES Award, sponsored by the Center for Public Service, went to Courtney Motl ’13, a psychology major from Glen Carbon, Ill., and Natalie Ernst ’13, a psychology major from Peoria, Ill.,

Congratulating the Reverend Dr. Tim Harrison are Brad Gebben ’12, Jake Smith ’11 and Erica Blair ’10, who were among his many supporters at the 2013 Christian Service Awards dinner on April 26, 2013 in Belleville, Ill. Christian Social Services of Illinois chose the McKendree University chaplain, director of church relations and campus ministries and part-time religious studies instructor as one of its three honorees this year.

Brenda (Maine) Pehle ’79, parish life coordinator at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, Ill., told the audience about Tim’s tremendous ability to connect with students in and out of the classroom, and the mission trips he organizes to take aid to those who need it most. “He is so humble, he was hesitant to even receive the award,” she said.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOMES JEFF DOSIER Dr. Jeff Dosier ’87 joined the board of trustees at its February meeting. He is the superintendent of Belleville Township High School District 201, with over 20 years of experience in the Belleville schools as a teacher, dean, principal and assistant superintendent.

He earned a bachelor’s in education from McKendree, a master’s in education administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Louis University.

Jeff, and his wife Heidi, live in Millstadt, Ill. They have three children; daughter Olivia is studying health and wellness at McKendree. Jeff ’s father, Bob Dosier ’55, was a former chairman of the board of trustees and a great friend to the University before his passing in 2011.

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NEW MSN-MBA, PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING PROGRAMS ONLINE Two new online graduate nursing programs—a dual MSN-MBA degree, and a track in palliative care nursing— will begin this fall.

The dual MSN-MBA prepares nurses for leadership roles such as chief nurse executives, nursing directors or supervisors. Students pursue one degree at a time, in either order.

“Learning about optimal decision making, financing issues, management control, marketing and strategic planning will enhances the skills of professional nurses,” said Dr. Frank Spreng, director of the MBA program.

AiM PROGRAM EXPANDS TO MONROE COUNTY McKendree will offer business administration classes through its Accelerated Instruction with McKendree

The Hills Golf Club at McKendree University (formerly Locust Hills Golf Course) is in the midst of a busy season. Sally Collins, club manager and director of golf, and Jason Vogel, superintendent, were hard at work during the off season, overseeing many course improvements and

The MSN degree track in palliative care nursing addresses the health care needs of seriously or terminally ill patients in a holistic, interdisciplinary way. “The focus is the relief of suffering as described by the patient and the family,” said Dr. Kay Mueggenburg, associate professor of nursing, who is certified in palliative care nursing. “The patient and family identify the goals of their care and work with the team to accomplish them.”

“We are cutting-edge by offering this degree,” noted Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe, nursing division chair. “It is entirely online to meet the needs of the working nurse yet our program is relationship-based.

Students will do practicums across settings including acute and long-term care, hospice and home care.”

Find out more at McKendree.edu/nursing.

(AiM) program at Waterloo City Hall this fall. For more information, contact Melissa Meeker, assistant dean of student services for online and external programs, at mlmeeker@mckendree.edu

clubhouse renovations. The clubhouse is not only for golfers; it is also an attractive rental space for parties, meetings and special occasions. To book a tee time, request an event or become a member, visit TheHillsAtMcK.com or call 618-537-4590.

MODEL UN ADVISOR RETIRES

shape and better the McKendree Model U.N. Program.”

Dr. Jim Dohle helped shape McKendree’s Model United Nations program since its first conference in 1972. The newly retired social studies department head at Christian Brothers College in St. Louis was a cornerstone of McKendree’s Model U.N. program.

Jim described Model U.N. as “a contact sport” as he reminisced about its early years at McKendree. “In its inception we had sessions through Saturday morning and students were offered the opportunity to sleep over in the dorms,” he said.

“General Assembly sessions were held in the old Bearcat Gym, something left over from World War II. Sessions were intense and volatile. This was during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Arab [delegation] nations walked out. It was great fun.”

“We rely heavily on our high school advisors for advice about running the program, and Dr. Dohle has been an invaluable contributor,” said Dr. Brian Frederking ’90, professor of political science.

Ben Pollard ’13, from Lebanon, Ill., who coordinated the 2013 Model U.N. high school conference, agreed. “He understands that it is a great educational tool for students and always makes sure that learning is the goal. His helpful insight into topics for each session, and suggestions over the years, has helped

Throughout its 41-year history at McKendree, the program has grown to play a vital role in building relationships with local high schools and recruiting new students. Currently more than 300 students from 16 high schools participate on campus twice a year. At the collegiate conference level, Model U.N. also enables some of McKendree’s more politically engaged students to further their skills in diplomacy.

Paul Woodruff ’07 (center), a former Model U.N. Secretary General, and Dr. David Ahola, professor emeritus of political science (sitting), were among the current and former advisors and alumni of McKendree’s Model U.N. program who attended Jim Dohle’s (left) farewell reception on April 9, 2013.

Sixth Grader Wins Spelling Bee How do you spell “victory”? For Gokul Venkatachalam, it was “b-r-u-s-c-h-e-t-t-a.”

The 12-year-old Parkway West Middle School student from Chesterfield, Mo.,

defended his title to win the 2013 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee for a second straight year. McKendree University hosted the area’s best spellers on two consecutive weekends. Winners of the written semi-finals held on March 2 advanced to the finals on March 9 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

Gokul represented the St. Louis region in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in late May and earned a spot in the semifinals. The University will host the Spelling Bee next year on March 1, 2014.

DEBATERS FINISH 2ND IN THE NATION Ben Reid ’13 (left), an international relations major from Kansas City, Mo., and Ian Reynolds ’13, a political science major from Shiloh, Ill., ended their McKendree debate career on a high note, leading the team to its two best ever national tournament performances.

At the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) championship in March, Ben and Ian advanced to the final round and took second place. The McKendree squad finished second in team sweepstakes, competing against 49 other schools including the University of Miami, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of Colorado.

Ben and Ian placed third at the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence (NPTE). Three other pairs qualified to compete at the NPTE: Mat Myles ’14 and Brad Thomas ’14, Sarah DeBruyckere ’14 and Brent Nicholson ’14, and Lucas Barker ’14 and Alex Cunningham ’14.

Joe Blasdel ’00, debate and individual events coach, is duly proud of his team.

“We had an incredible nationals run,” he said. “This is the best team performance we’ve ever had at NPTE and NPDA—but it’s the research and practice that occurred before the tournaments that made the difference. It was great to see Ben and Ian—two individuals who have represented this team and University with excellence and integrity—finish their careers in a major national final round.”

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A college degree from McKendree University is a valuable investment.

We are committed to creating a vibrant, diverse community of effective leaders who think globally, act ethically and create enduring value for society.

As illustrated above, the value of a McKendree education is demonstrated through our generous financial aid packages, wide variety of academic programs, numerous extracurricular and athletic opportunities, top-notch faculty and flexible learning options.

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Over the past decade we have experienced substantial growth both academically and physically. Enrollment has grown from 1,670 in 2003 to 3,250 in 2012.

This fall the University will enroll a record-setting 30 percent more firstyear students.

New degrees are offered in preengineering, global studies, leadership in sport and exercise science, athletic equipment management, palliative care (master’s), higher education administrative services (master’s) and curriculum design and instruction (doctorate), to name a few.

Expanded outreach, academic support and financial aid programs have been developed to help students from all backgrounds realize the opportunity

to enroll in college and complete their degree. The McKendree Firsts program, launched in 2009, combines academic, personal and financial support to firstgeneration students in rural communities and on military bases in Illinois and Kentucky. In 2012, McKendree Online was initiated to provide the University’s high quality experience to non-traditional students who are unable to attend one of our campuses or off-campus locations.

The Lebanon campus footprint has grown from 109 to 235 acres in ten years and includes new construction of a residence hall, an apartment building at McKendree West and the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts; the purchase of Bearcat Hall, The Hills Golf Club and ten adjacent office properties; major renovations at Ames Dining Hall, 1828, the Bookstore and Melvin Price Convocation Center; and leased properties for the McKendree Gallery of Art and McKendree South

apartments. McKendree is currently pursuing several ambitious projects intended to enhance the campus in order to improve the aesthetics, increase academic opportunities and change the overall campus life experience for our students. These projects include a proposed recreation center, science building, weight center, wrestling room and library renovations.

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Born in Korea, in the town of Euijongbu (setting for the TV series M*A*S*H) and moving to the Midwest, at the age of four, as the son of an Air Force man, Kevin Lee Quaid ’80 seems to have always been crossing oceans to foreign lands. From back packing through India to diving off the coast of Antarctica, Kevin has enjoyed a life worth living.

Now a renowned deep-sea photographer and executive vicepresident of Kint & Associates in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., he is living proof that life really begins after graduation.

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rowing up, Kevin Lee Quaid ’80 describes how his heritage played a large part in his zeal for adventure. “Being from Korea certainly made me more open to the world in general,” he said.

“In school, I constantly tried to ‘prove’ to myself and to peers that I was as ‘American’ as they were.”

As soon as Kevin acquired his driver’s license, he was keen to achieve independence. “I moved out on my own, became independent and worked myself through high school, then through McKendree College,” he said. Just after graduating from Wesclin High School in Trenton, Ill. his life was struck by tragedy.

His girlfriend at the time was killed in an auto-train collision, adding to his “growing melancholia and desire to finish college as early as possible to get out and ‘begin life’.”

And that is exactly what he did. After only three years, Kevin graduated with a degree in business administration.

“Originally, my desire was to study philosophy but my friends warned that philosophers don’t dine well,” he said. “Thinking they might be correct, I majored in business administration for ‘practical’ reasons. However, I have studied far more philosophical tomes than business books and enjoyed it immensely more.”

While at McKendree, Kevin was an honors student who was involved on the crew for the student theatre production of “Every Man” and a photographer for the men’s soccer team.

“With hindsight, I regret rushing through school in three years, instead of enjoying my time at McKendree more,” said Kevin.

After graduation Kevin, equipped with his business degree and an FCC amateur radio license (WB9WUI) was able to secure a management internship with Butternut Electronics in San Marcos, Texas. He soon realized that it might not have been the path for him, saying, “I got accustomed to the work routine and I felt there must be more to life than just earning money, albeit that is important.”

As he grew increasingly restless, he had an encounter with a Korean War veteran. “He uttered some sounds that were foreign to me and explained that it was Korean,” he noted. “I was a bit embarrassed, as I had no knowledge of the language.

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language and learn about my Korean heritage. In preparation I also learned how to use chopsticks by purchasing a pair and practicing in restaurants, much to the amusement of other customers!”

During his time in Korea, Kevin held a number of jobs, including working as a consultant for the country’s largest cosmetic firm, Amore Pacific, and establishing a branch in Seoul for his current employer Kint & Associates, an international consulting and trading firm based in southern California. More importantly however, the fire for adventure that burns within Kevin was kindled during his time in Korea. His travels have since taken him all over the world.

“A wanderlust” has always infected me. Something about adventure feeds the soul. The sense of striking out on the trail with no guarantees heightens a sense of freedom but is tinged with insecurity. That feeling was very intense when I first trekked in the wilds of the magnificent Himalayas—alone. Several times I got lost in the mountains but armed with intelligence, knowledge and reason, survived. With no one but myself to depend on, I quickly learned about life and about myself. This contributed to self-confidence, which I lacked as an Asian growing up in the Midwest.”

Embracing his wanderlust has yielded opportunities that not only led Kevin to meeting Mother Teresa (“she gave me a hug and we chatted briefly, it was a special moment, she was a special person”) but also the Dalai Lama. “One of my adventures took me to Lhasa, Tibet, where I visited Potola Palace, the astounding medieval edifice and former residence of the Dalai Lama,” recalled Kevin. “As I trekked in the surrounding mountains and met local Tibetans, I became interested in the story of the present Dalai Lama and his inspiring story of escape from Tibet and exile in northwest India, where he resides in the Himalayan foothill town of Dharamsala. During my 14 months of backpacking in India, I purposely went to Dharamsala to trek in the nearby mountains. Once there, I learned that one could apply to meet the Dalai Lama, who happened to be there.

I submitted an application and was approved for a meeting.

On the day of the encounter, I was required to present my passport and allow security staff to frisk me head to toe (for the Dalai Lama’s protection). As he does with nearly everyone, he

greeted me with an infectious smile and warm handshake and we chatted for a few minutes. He blessed a T-shirt that I had stitched with the words ‘Bo Ranzen’, Free Tibet.”

Ten years ago, Kevin set out on a new adventure: the ocean depths. “After I learned the rudiments of scuba diving, then dived solo, the emotion was of elation and freedom, very difficult to describe in words,” he said. “Taking that first step into the unknown is the most difficult but most important.”

He soon realized that the ocean deep was a world restricted to the few who take up the challenge of diving. “Indeed the ocean is the birthplace of life and still sustains us,” he said. “In order to share underwater life with non-diving friends, I took up photography and discovered an aptitude for it.

“Scuba diving is not everyone’s cup of tea. But as someone quipped, not experiencing the underwater world is akin to standing outside a circus tent and never venturing in. The sea is a wondrous place, inhabited by strange animals and unusual plants. Opisthobranchs, or sea slugs, are my main photographic focus because of their extreme variation in color, morphology, size, evolution and geographic distribution. There is no greater artist than Mother Nature and her work on sea slugs is amazing.

I have photographed them in the waters of all seven continents, even in the frigid waters of Antarctica where the water temperature is below freezing (due to the high salinity of the water).”

Kevin’s work has proved most useful to communities outside the underwater photography world. “Scientists began taking notice and, now, hardly a week passes without some organization, student, academician or scientist requesting permission to use my images for their studies, research or publication,” he said.

“Combining an aesthetic sense with an eye for anatomy is the balance I seek in my photography.”

He has become ingenious and prolific in successfully locating and photographing his subjects. “Being an opisthobranch enthusiast, my favorite images are of rare nudibranchs (a subset of opisthobranchs) which are difficult to find and challenging to photograph,” he said. “I rarely do wide-angle photography since I engage in macro-photography. I developed a special lighting

technique to achieve a black background which highlights my subject and makes it ‘pop’ out at the viewer.”

In 2012, he was named the Los Angeles Underwater Photography Society “Photographer of the Year.” Kevin ranks among the world’s foremost underwater macro photographers. His photography has been featured in magazines, newspapers, academic literature and numerous dive related publications and his images are on permanent display at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., and have been exhibited at various venues such as the Branford house, University of Connecticut and Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

He has logged over 1,500 dives, yet maintains the same level of enthusiasm, saying, “I still look forward to every dive, not because of the diving itself, but for the new marine encounters that are possible and the chance to photograph them. There is no end to the quality of photographs one can take. Diving is invigorating because it always presents new challenges and adventure.”

After visiting and diving off of all seven continents, Kevin said “it’s very difficult to choose a ‘favorite’ destination, as all of them have a different emotional-psychological impact. Trekking solo to Everest Base Camp, climbing to the top of Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro, treading the marble floors of the Taj Mahal, witnessing the funeral pyres at the burning ghats of Varanasi along the Ganges River, experiencing the grandeur of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone diving under ice in the Antarctic have all been highlights.”

Kevin views travel as an important aspect in the development of the mind and soul. “Inner growth is accelerated by travel abroad,” he said. “Were journey to another country a requirement of college graduation, I would support it.

“Everything is related and intertwined. When one realizes this, the world becomes a more wondrous place. And, though one may garner much knowledge, it matters little without compassion for others.”

Nick Watt ’13, an English major from Glasgow, Scotland, interned in the University Communications and Marketing Office.

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wo little girls, wearing their prettiest dresses, ran to the lady in the park with the cooler. Soon they would dine on lunchmeat, cheese and crackers, fruit and pudding, a juice drink and granola bar—quite possibly their only meal of the day.

Since founding TWIGS—a non-profit lunch program that provides free meals for underprivileged children in the summer—Lisa (Jones) Guilliams ’84 has done everything in her power to make sure youngsters don’t go hungry.

“Those little girls were going to the park to get a free sack lunch,” said Lisa, the pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Granite City, Ill., “but they were so excited you would think it was a gourmet meal. The lady who serves the lunch, her name is Cathy. They said, ‘Miss Cathy! Miss Cathy!

We had to get dressed up today. We were going out for lunch.’”

A former accountant, Lisa left corporate America in 2003 to enter the seminary. “I felt a strong calling,” she remembered.

“When I was appointed pastor at Trinity, my first question was, ‘What is the greatest need and where can we help the most people?’”

It didn’t take long to figure that out. Aside from TWIGS— which began in 2011 and will serve 50,000 lunches throughout Granite City, Madison, South Roxana, Edwardsville and Alton this summer—she also oversees Fellowship Involving Granite

Seniors (FIGS), which provides bi-monthly meals, fellowship and entertainment for the elderly.

“When it comes to feeding the kids, there are so many wonderful volunteers,” she said, proudly. “We couldn’t do it without them. The city is involved. The township is involved.

The school district is behind it. Other churches are behind it.

The St. Louis Food Bank. No door has closed. Every door has opened.”

Through a recommendation by the St. Louis Food Bank, TWIGS placed second nationally in a social media voting contest through the Wal-Mart Fighting Hunger Together Campaign for one of 60 $20,000 grants.

For all of her efforts, Lisa received the Denham Evangelism Award at the UMC Illinois Great Rivers Conference in June.

She is the first to receive the award twice—as a lay person and, most recently, as a member of the clergy.

She modestly downplays her contributions.

“As much as everyone says, ‘Look at the lives you’re touching,’ It’s really the volunteers’ lives that have been touched. Once you work one summer with TWIGS, the effect the kids have on you far outweighs the effect you have on kids.”

For more information on the TWIGS program, visit http://twigsforkids.org.

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he son of a World War II Marine veteran, Col. John Read ’77 felt an intense calling to serve God and his country. Thirty-six years after changing his focus from physical education to theology, the Army chaplain has two Bronze Stars to his credit—and the modesty to downplay his acts of valor.

“The commander sends a note back that the chaplain was present to comfort them as (soldiers) were breathing their last,” he continued. “It really means a lot to the families.”

“I’m not a hero like the men and women in the military who put their lives on the line every day,” said John, an Alton, Ill., native who attended Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. “As a chaplain, I bring comfort to dying soldiers.”

“I was medically evacuated with leukemia 21 years ago while deployed in a follow-up in operations to Desert Storm,” he remembered. “I was fortunate to have a perfect donor for a bone marrow transplant—my identical twin brother.”

If this means putting himself in harm’s way, so be it. “We’re called to be where the troops are,” said John, who served in both Operation Desert Storm and Iraq and recently assumed the position of command chaplain for the Southern Regional Medical Command at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. “Chaplains are noncombatant. We don’t carry arms.

But if we only stayed in places of safety, we wouldn’t be there for the dying and wounded men and women who needed us.

John briefly retired from the military only to return, serving two tours of duty in Iraq.

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John’s own family has not seen him through war—but a neardeath battle with leukemia.

“Probably the worst thing I ever saw, a suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a bunch of innocent Iraqi people,” said John. That’s a stark memory I’ll have the rest of my life.

“Our jobs can be very difficult. But there is a reason we are called to do what we do.”

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hen a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami devastated Northern Japan in 2011, Michio Takeda ’67 had planned to help repair homes.

Instead, he helped raise the spirits of the devastated souls around him.

“These survivors, they are different than people from other parts of Japan,” said Michio, a Japanese native who first journeyed to the states as an English linguistics major under the guidance of his mentor and “second mother,” the late McKendree professor and missionary Mildred Silver.

“These elderly have encountered tsunamis and earthquakes more than once in their lifetimes. They are a very patient people.”

But even patient people have their limits. “What they needed most was continued prayer, not material things,” explained the grandfather of two, who now resides in Carol Stream, Ill. “They are looking for spiritual refuge in order to live strong, spiritually and emotionally.

A retired regional manager of sales for Nippon Airlines who now works part time for the Asahi-Seiki manufacturing company, Michio returned to Japan last year as a volunteer with Tono Magokoro Net disaster relief network in Iwate-ken prefecture. The volunteer group established by citizens of Tono, located an hour inland from the coast, provides lodging, transportation, site-matching for 60,000 volunteers and psychological relief to communities in need of assistance.

“Our work was with the elderly people,” he said. “We visited them in temporary housing. We gave them heart-to-heart communication. We sang together. We had our tea together.

“Most of them do not show their complaint and anger. They display their willingness toward reconstruction with gratitude. Each of them has an unexplainable good expression.”

Michio is grateful he was able to bring them comfort.

Kody Presswood ’13, Powerlifting Pound for pound, he may be McKendree’s strongest alum. Kody won the World Powerlifting Congress Championship in Las Vegas, Nev. last November. He squatted 725 pounds, bench pressed 525 and deadlifted 561 in the 181-pound weight class, beating 68 qualifiers from 36 countries to bring home the gold and the sport’s highest award.

He plans to defend his world title this year.

Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres ’15, Mixed Martial Arts The Bearcat wrestler, a physical education major from Cicero, Ill., won two gold medals for Team USA at the Pan American World Kickboxing Championships held in December 2012 in Brazil. He currently has two Muay Thai titles and earned his fourth amateur Mixed Martial Arts title at the American Predator Fighting Championship on June 22, 2013 in Chicago, Ill.

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NCAA DIVISION II APPROVED

by Angela (Grossmann) Roewe ’98 On July 12, the McKendree Bearcats were approved for active Division II status in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are eligible to compete for regular-season conference championships and qualify for postseason play effective Sept. 1.

“McKendree University is delighted to become full members of NCAA Division II,” said Dr. James Dennis, president. “We are honored to be a part of this organization.

The competitive challenges will be great and our student-athletes will have the advantage of competing at a high level.”

“Our coaches, staff and student-athletes have worked hard to make this moment a reality,” said Chuck Brueggemann ’88, director of athletics. “This is the beginning of a new era in the long and storied history of McKendree athletics.”

Brueggemann added that a lot of planning and changes have gone into making this historic moment happen, which promises to bring a whole new level of attention to the University. “As an alum or student, you and your school are defined by who you play with, so the NCAA Division II designation has increased the status of the University,” he said. “Everyone knows the NCAA brand.

We will begin to draw students, athletes, coaches, and staff from all over the country.

Every day is a great day to be a Bearcat and today is particularly special.”

The three-year transition process, which began in July 2010, required a number of conditions be met, starting with the hiring of a full-time NCAA compliance officer, who played a key role in guiding the coaches through the ins-and-outs of the NCAA rulebook. All the coaches had to

pass tests regarding NCAA rules before they could start recruiting. Several new NCAA-related committees were created, most notably a Student-Athlete Advisory Council, which is comprised of one studentathlete from each of the institution’s sports and a gender equity committee.

McKendree also designated a senior women’s administrator, produced a compliance handbook, updated the existing student-athlete handbook, produced an annual report, initiated a graduate assistant program for coaches and officially began competing as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in 2012-13.

The University has invested in several facility upgrades, including a makeover to the softball field that features playing surface improvements and new lights; the installation of new wireless scoreboards on the football, baseball and softball fields; the addition of new locker rooms for basketball; and the renovation of office and teaching spaces in the Melvin Price Convocation Center and Bearcat Hall.

“We also have hired a full-time strength and conditioning coach to assist in the development of our student-athletes," said Brueggemann.

Bearcats also continued their tradition of academic excellence in the classroom.

Nine teams were recognized on the 2012–13 Team Academic All-GLVC Award list, with the men’s and women’s tennis programs sharing the honor as the top academic teams in the conference with each boasting a 3.77 grade-point average.

Other teams on the list included volleyball (3.55), women’s basketball (3.50), women’s golf (3.48), softball (3.33), women’s track and field (3.31), women’s soccer (3.31) and

men’s golf (3.30). The women’s bowling squad was also honored by the National Tenpin Coaches Association as an AllScholars Team with a team GPA of 3.34.

A total of 159 student-athletes were named to the Academic All-GLVC squad for 2012–13, the fourth-highest number in the GLVC. In its first GLVC season, McKendree led the conference by earning the most honorees in four sports—volleyball (11), men’s golf (10), women’s golf (10) and women’s tennis (8). Eighteen women bowlers, wrestlers and lacrosse players were also honored for their outstanding academic efforts by their respective organizations.

With the move to Division II and the GLVC, McKendree is pleased to be part of one of the strongest athletic and academic Division II conferences in the country.

On the following pages are quick facts about all 16 of the member conference schools. McKendree will play in the east division for seven sports (baseball, men’s & women’s basketball, softball, men’s & women’s tennis, and volleyball), along with Bellarmine University, University of Illinois Springfield, University of Indianapolis, Lewis University, Saint Joseph’s College, University of Southern Indiana and University of Wisconsin—Parkside. The West division is comprised of Drury University, Maryville University, Missouri University S&T, University of Missouri— St. Louis, Quincy, University, Rockhurst University, Truman State University and William Jewell College.

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All-America honor with a national championship at 197 pounds by a 3–2 decision.

by Nick Watt ’13 Bowling The women’s and men’s bowling teams (photo above) both qualified for the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Championships in April. The men’s team, led by new Head Coach Dennis Knepper, who served as assistant men’s coach from 2008–2012, advanced to the nationally televised finals finishing second to Robert Morris University. This is the highest national finish for the men’s program, which was started back in 2001. The women’s team,

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Wrestling The men’s wrestling squad won the Great Lakes Regional Championship and had 11 members qualify for the National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships in March, where they ended the season with a runner-up finish.

Brenden Murphy ’14 defended his 133pound national title and earned his third All-America honor with an 8–5 decision.

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led by new Head Coach Danielle Belobraydich ’11, advanced to the third round in the tournament.

Track and Field The track and field program competed strongly in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Indoor and Outdoor Championships this spring. In his first season at the helm of the men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams, Mike Mendez ’10 coached four of his indoor and outdoor track and field athletes to conference championships.

LaTia Jefferson ’14 soared to an indoor individual championship in the triple jump by clearing a distance of 11.54 meters. She was the first McKendree female track and field athlete to collect All-GLVC first team accolades. Jordon Henderson ’14 made it a clean sweep of the conference’s sprint titles for 2013.

After taking top honors in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.75 seconds at the Indoor Championships, he raced to the 100-meter dash title with a time of 10.55 seconds at the Outdoor Championships.

Jordon was the first Bearcat track and field athlete to earn first-team All-GLVC honors in both indoor and outdoor track and field. Chris Willhite ’14 won the outdoor javelin throw title with a winning toss of 51.89 meters. Andrew Ellison ’16 won the discus throw with a toss of 52.99 meters. Earlier in April, Andrew was named the GLVC track athlete of the week after turning in a school record-

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Basketball The women’s basketball team was awarded the GLVC Sportsmanship Award, as voted on by the conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) members.

The team finished the season with an overall record of 8–18 and a 3–15 mark in GLVC play. Guard Caty Ponce ’13 was named an All-GLVC second team selection, the first for the women’s basketball program. She led the Bearcats with 16.6 points and 3.2 assists/games.

Her 62 three-pointers also tied the single season mark set by Jacque Clark ’04.

Men’s basketball forward John Steppe ’13 (photo above), an All-GLVC second team selection, averaged 17.8 points per game, led the team in rebounding at 7.4 per game and in assists with 91. He was second in the league in minutes played,

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third in scoring, sixth in rebounding and 10th in assists. A member of the Bearcats’ 1,000-point club, John closed his McKendree career with 1,462 points.

He was also named the 2012–13 GLVC Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his solid performance both on the basketball court and in the classroom.

The biology major graduated with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.68, including a 4.0 in his final semester.

Baseball Rob Beatty ’13 and Kyle Rutledge ’15 earned second team All-GLVC East Division accolades. Rob, first baseman/designated hitter, led the baseball squad with four home runs, was third with 24 runs batted in and tied for the team lead with 13 doubles. He paced the Bearcats with a slugging percentage of .551. Kyle, outfielder, hit .297 with 22 RBI’s, led the baseball team with 22 walks and was third with 26 runs scored and eight stolen bases.

Tennis Adriana Gonzalez ’13, Guiliana Gonzalez ’13 and Gabor Toth ’13 were the first Bearcat tennis players to earn AllGLVC honors. Adriana had a 13–6 record overall this season. Her sister Guiliana was 15–4 overall. The sisters combined for a 14–4 record as a doubles team this season and led the women’s team to a 9–7 record.

Gabor posted a 16–1 record this season and had a 13-match winning streak.

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Lacrosse Six women’s lacrosse players earned Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-Conference honorable mention accolades. Goalkeeper Kelly Eastman ’16 recorded 139 saves and led the team with 40 ground balls. Defender Sadie Delashmit ’14 recorded 11 ground balls and tied for fourth on the team with seven caused turnovers. Attacker Rianne Holtzmeyer ’16 led the team with 26 goals scored. Attacker Bree Suter ’16 was second on the team with 24 goals scored.

Midfielder Shirley Boland ’16 led the Bearcats with 47 draw controls, tied for a team-high eight assists and was second with 34 ground balls. Midfielder Sarah Collins ’16 led the team with eight goals on free position shots, tied for a team-high eight assists and was second with 13 caused turnovers.

Golf The women’s golf team wrapped up its season with an 11th place finish at the GLVC Championships at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Ill. The squad finished its 36 holes of play with a team score of 695.

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SPORTS EXPANDED & NEW COACHES HIRED

by Nick Watt ’13 McKendree has seen amazing growth in the amount of intercollegiate athletic sport offerings over the past 20 years.

In 1993, the Bearcats had six teams, compared to 24 teams today. Four new sports have been added since the Bearcats wrapped up membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2010–11. The women’s lacrosse team completed its inaugural season this spring under the leadership of former U.S. Lacrosse team member Brittany Poist. Men’s volleyball, women’s wrestling and bass fishing will all begin their first season of competition in 2013–14.

The men’s volleyball team will be led by Nickie Sanlin, who in 2012–13 served as an assistant coach with the McKendree women’s volleyball team. She is no stranger to the world of men’s volleyball having coached the boys’ volleyball team at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Ill., the St. Louis High Performance volleyball team and the USA High Performance team, which is a part of Team USA Volleyball. A member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, the team will be playing at the NCAA Division I level.

“We will be playing great competition

such as Ball State and Ohio State,” Brueggemann said.

The women’s wrestling team is a member of the Women’s College Wrestling Association. Twenty to 25 women wrestlers are expected to be enrolled this fall. Sam Schmitz was hired as the Bearcats new head coach, after serving a dual role as head women’s wrestling coach and assistant men’s wrestling coach at Lindenwood University in Belleville, Ill. Bearcat athletics added its name to the list of one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports in the nation with the addition of co-ed bass fishing. Led by new Head Coach Jon Rinderer, long-time bass fishing competitor and former head coach of the 2012 state championship Highland High School program, the co-ed team will train at Carlyle Lake.

In addition to Nickie, Sam and Jon, four more new coaches were hired to lead men’s hockey, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis and football. Garry Henson was hired as the full-time head hockey coach. He gained collegiate hockey coaching experience as an assistant coach at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., from 1995-98. In addition to his hockey coaching duties, he is also the head coach for the Bearcats women’s and men’s golf teams.

1995–2006, he played in more than 200 games during his professional playing career in Germany, including one game in the German Bundesliga league, 78 in the Bundesliga 2 league and 193 in the Regionaliga league.

Adam Reeb will lead the men’s and women’s tennis teams. He was the head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis team at Lindenwood University in Belleville, Ill. in 2012–13 and assistant coach for the Bearcats men’s team in 2009–10. In his initial coaching experience with the Bearcats, he helped lead the squad to a 20–5 record.

A new era for Bearcat football will kickoff in September under the direction of new Head Coach Mike Babcock. Mike comes to McKendree after spending the last five years as an assistant coach at Colorado State University—Pueblo, one of the top NCAA Division II programs in the country. Mike served as the Thunder Wolves’ quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. Under his leadership, CSU—Pueblo registered back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and claimed Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships.

Check out McKbearcats.com for season previews and upcoming schedules.

John VanBuskirk will take the helm of the men’s soccer program. He served a twoyear stint as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer program at The University of Missouri in St. Louis, Mo. From

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NOT my day job Out of the Classroom, Onto the Mat

Dr. Melissa Barfield-Works demonstrates a block with her son Ben, 7. Martial arts are a family affair; her husband Greg teaches an adult judo-jujitsu class.

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nce a week, Dr. Melissa BarfieldWorks’ students are six to 12-year-olds eager to learn judo and jujitsu skills. The associate professor of sociology is a tang soo do (Korean karate) instructor for Guardians Martial Arts Academy at the YMCA in east Belleville, Ill. Melissa learned martial arts in 1998 as a graduate student in Starkville, Miss.

She practiced consistently for four years, earning black belts in taekwondo in 2001 and jujitsu in 2002. She later trained in aikido and judo while teaching in California.

“I did my black belts and graduate work at the same time. They really complemented each other,” she recalled. “In martial arts you learn persistence and you learn to stick with things—to work toward a goal in small increments. You learn you can do more than you thought you could.”

Like breaking boards, for example. “It’s all about technique,” she said. “It’s a lot easier to do with a kick than with a punch. And you have to pick the right kind of board.”

“I DID MY BLACK BELTS AND GRADUATE WORK AT THE SAME TIME. THEY REALLY COMPLEMENTED EACH OTHER.” She finds the concentration a natural stress reliever. “Martial arts command all of your attention so it’s a good way for me to deal with other stuff in my life. I can get immersed in it. Martial arts require a lot of focus. You have to focus on doing technique correctly, to think about all different parts of your whole body. You

have to pay attention to a lot of things.

It’s therapeutic; you have to devote your attention to it.

“I think a lot of people think they can’t do it. When I started doing martial arts, I was anxious about some of the stuff I saw the more advanced students doing. But you don’t get there overnight. It takes time.

You gradually attain those things.”

Practicing martial arts “gives you a sense of control over your body and your movements. I feel much safer when I’m doing martial arts.”

In addition to self-defense and better balance, she has found other benefits as an instructor. “I enjoy getting to know the kids and I really get a sense of community out of that. I feel more connected to my community.”

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CAREER SERVICES

LOOKING FOR A JOB? LET CAREER SERVICES HELP Whether you graduated from McKendree University this year or decades ago, The Office of Career Services can assist in your job search. No matter where you live, our complimentary resources are available to you in person, over the telephone, through email or online.

by Jennifer (Harris) Pickerell ’99, Director of Career Services

you can refer to the information when you follow up and thank them. Begin now to create networks that will last in the future, and remember that they need to be nurtured as time goes on to remain valuable.

Increase your network by attending a professional networking event; joining a group in your field of interest; volunteering in the community, at church or a local school; and creating networks with people that you meet and interact with regularly. You can also find information about local networking events on Chamber of Commerce websites or through Linkedin groups.

2. UTILIZE

SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE JOB BOARDS EFFECTIVELY.

A lot of time and effort goes into conducting an effective job search. The general rule is that you should spend at least 40 hours per week searching for positions if you are unemployed and two hours per day, when possible, if you are in school or working full-time. If not, you are limiting yourself to what you can find.

The Office of Career Services offers the following five job search tips to help you find a position that is a good match for you and your skills.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up to 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. It is the most effective way of securing a position, especially in challenging economic times.

You can learn about positions that have yet to be posted or never will be posted on job sites. You might find that a position is created for you because of your unique skills and experience.

It is important to start developing your network now; do not wait until you find yourself seeking a position. Be warm and engaging when meeting people, with a positive attitude and a smile. If you do not have a business card, consider creating one so you can distribute it when appropriate.

Take notes after you meet with people so

There are many online job sites.

As of February 2013, Linkedin had 200 million users, many of whom are in high-level positions. You can take advantage of this free online resource by creating an account, building an online network by requesting individuals to link to you and joining groups in your area of interest. Many employers post positions on this system so utilize the Jobs area and look through your personal contacts to see who is hiring.

Facebook can also be a job search tool, if used appropriately. Make sure you represent yourself well on the site through your posts and photos, since employers often check Facebook pages before making hiring decisions.

Our favorite online job site, indeed.com, finds jobs on the internet and compiles them on one site. Many employers, especially large ones, also post on their own web pages so it is important to target a list of organizations and companies to follow.

In addition, our office is on the College Central Network system, where employers can post positions and search the résumé database once approved by our office, and candidates can apply for positions. Find it at McKendree.edu/jobs.

3. CREATE AN IMPRESSIVE COVER LETTER AND RÉSUMÉ BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR JOB SEARCH. These should be developed with different companies and industries in mind. Never send out a general cover letter. Employers are not impressed by them and it shows you did not take the time to go the extra step. Make sure to conduct research on the employer if you are applying for a specific position and use that knowledge in your cover letter.

When creating your résumé, highlight your most relevant skills and experiences.

During this time you should also request permission to list people as professional references. These can include previous or current supervisors, faculty members, volunteer service coordinators, coaches— anyone that can speak about your skills, work ethic and personality. Be sure to give them a copy of your résumé. More information about résumés, cover letters,

and related materials can be found at McKendree.edu/careerguides. Our office will review your materials so please take advantage of this service!

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CONFIDENT FOR INTERVIEWS.

Interviews can take place in person, individually or in groups, over the telephone, via Skype and other methods.

It is important that you feel confident before you walk into the interview, therefore practice is necessary. Our office will conduct mock interviews with you in person or over the telephone, and go over information related to professional dress and interviewer questions. You can also practice with family and friends, but make sure the person you mock interview with has the ability to give solid feedback.

Be aware that many employers use situational questions during interviews— “Tell me about a time when…” for example—so they can see how your past behavior might affect your future behavior. Keep in mind the STAR technique:

SITUATION (EXPLAIN THE SITUATION)

5. CONDUCT

FOLLOW-UP WITH INTERVIEWERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN YOUR NETWORK. Send a thank-you letter after the interview and follow up with interviewers afterward as appropriate. The same is true for individuals in your network so that you can continue to develop the relationship and thank them when applicable. Be sure to also keep your references up to date on your job search progress and let them know if they may receive a call in the near future from your potential employer. If you are not offered a position, handle the situation politely and let them know you are interested in future opportunities and in staying connected.

Our office encourages you to be a well-informed alumnus and use all possible resources in your job search.

Visit McKendree.edu/careerservices for more information in a variety of areas.

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ALUMNI News & Notes 1950’s The Reverend Eugene Black ’50 was named the 2013 Peter Cartwright Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the Illinois Great Rivers Conference on June 6, 2013. Eugene served as a minister and leader for nearly 63 years with multiple United Methodist congregations throughout Southern Illinois, including Freeburg-New Athens, Brookport-PowersZion, Marion Aldersgate, Centralia Faith-Posey, St. Elmo First, Oblong Central-Seed Chapel, Eldorado-Beulah Heights First, Herrin First, and Mattoon First. This summer he completed 50 years of continuous service on the Beulah Holiness Camp Board

NOMINATE LEADERS In honor of the Kentucky campuses 40th anniversary in 2013–14, McKendree is recognizing 40 alumni leaders who have achieved professional success and excelled in their field. If you know of a deserving alumni who graduated from the Louisville or Radcliff campus, complete and submit the online nomination form at McKendree.edu/Kentucky.

Distinguished alumni will be featured on the Kentucky home page from September through June.

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world premiere of the opera “Doubt” by Douglas Cuomo with the Minnesota Opera in St. Paul, Minn. The libretto

was written by John Patrick Shanley, who wrote the original play and the screenplay for the film starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Christine sang the role of Sister Aloysius and one review stated it “was the role of a lifetime” for her. She also performed this spring in Berlin and Luxembourg, on a music cruise from Sri Lanka to Dubai, and with the St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall.

Dr. Sharon (Zurliene) Harms ’74 retired as

ITIL within a U.S. Government Agency.”

of Trustees in Eldorado, Ill. In September, Eugene and his wife, Helen, will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary.

1960’s Terry Burk ’60 is an actor/writer living in Greenwich Village, N.Y. He has written plays such as “The Flower Palace” and “Night Blooming Cerceus,” and a novel called “Cast Iron Kate.”

He is currently working on a new novel. His last acting gig was his third appearance on “Law and Order” and he was on Broadway in “Equus” in 1976–1977.

Charles Rann ’63, Richard Boyd ’66, Susan Constance ’67, Anna McNeely ’72, Rusty Lucy ’73, Mark Gifford ’77 and Ted Cook ’83 gathered for an evening of musical entertainment, entitled “Singin’ and Swingin’ at the Hett,” on June 28, 2013. They were joined by pianist Philip Fortenberry, Ellen Leaf-Moore and Norbert Krausz. The concert was planned by Shirley (Sydnor) Schaefer ’60, with proceeds benefitting the ministries of the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, Ill.

Christine (Burchyett) Brewer ’76 starred in the

superintendent of the Albers School District in May 2013.

Brad Weathers ’76 was inducted into the Rend Lake College Sports Hall of Fame in April. He is the head basketball coach at Nashville High School in Nashville, Ill.

Renee (Feltman) Hughes ’77 recently had a short story published in “Not Your Mother’s Book... on Dogs” by Publishing Syndicate. She is also a member of the St. Louis Writer’s Guild.

Stephen Nonn ’78 was reelected to his fourth term as coroner in Madison County, Ill. in November 2012.

Dr. Judith Minor ’84 is the assistant superintendent at Oswego Community Unit School District in Oswego, Ill. Marsha Schmittling ’85, MBA ’13 was recognized as an outstanding teacher leadership graduate student at the McKendree University Honors Day on April 19, 2013. She is a business and computer teacher at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Ill.

Mark Eichenlaub ’88

1970’s

1980’s

Brian DeWolf ’71 held a solo

Michael Acton ’80

photography exhibition this winter in the Grand Gallery of the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill. It featured colorful imagery of his experiences in Croissy-sur-Seine, France.

Ivan Garcia ’83 has been worked at the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services for the past 25 years and has spent the last five years as the regional downstate coordinator for the borough of Manhattan, N.Y.

completed his doctorate in business administration from California Intercontinental University in December 2012.

His dissertation was on “A Strategy for Implementing

was elected to the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

He is the vice president of community services and campus operations at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Ill.

FUTURE BEARCATS

“Round Robin,” an early prototype “Facebook” for these McKendree Friends

by Jennie Lynn (Stein) Totten ’52

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1 4 3 1 Deanna (Cole) Gehrs ’99, husband Tim, and older siblings Abigayle, Alayna and Benjamin, welcomed Cassidy Harper on Jan. 14, 2013.

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2 Kelly (Swettenham) Rygelski ’02, and husband Matthew ’09, announce the

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birth of Daniel Jack on Dec. 11, 2012.

John, announce the birth of Cole David on Dec.16, 2012.

3 Justin Blasdel ’04, and wife Josie, welcomed their first child Vaida Lee on Feb. 28, 2013.

5 Miguel Rivera ’10, MBA ’13 and wife Amanda,

Amber (Nikolauzyk) Voellinger ’10, and husband

announce the birth of Noah Diego on April 11, 2013.

McKendree is a place where life friendships develop. In 1952 eight graduates—Barbara Campbell, Vi (Corday) Daye, Daphene (Coston) Keohi, Elsie (Crisp) Howard, Jennie Lynn (Stein) Totten, Marigem (Stevens) Emde, Dinah Tanner and Vetta Jean (Taylor) Strange—wanted to keep in touch with each other and formed what came to be known as the Round Robin Letter. Since the beginning two others have been added: Harold Sheets and Evelyn (Beaty) Gregory.

The Robin has made its rounds for more than 60 years— carrying the letters of these McKendree friends, sharing the many, many joyful and a few sad times of its members. It was always a welcome sight with its exciting, unpredictable news.

Where else would I have been able to share my stories of living in the woods and been aware of the lives and work of my McKendree friends—of Daphene, the news of her children and her work; of Dinah and the creation of her beautiful poetry; of Marigem with her devotion as a clown; of Elsie and her adopted children and various community activities; of Vi and the news of her children and her career of teaching; of Barbara and her work with the United Methodist Women; of Vetta Jean and her piano students; of Hal and his work as a veterinarian in the West and his concern and work with his daughter in Special Olympics; and Evelyn, the newest addition, adding much to the Robin as she lives in Lebanon and is the closest to McK with all the special activities.

Since the start of the Robin, four members have passed away: Vetta Jean Strange,Vi Daye, Hal Sheets, and Elsie Howard.

For this group of 1952 graduates, the friendships that developed at McK are lasting and go on and on as the Robin makes its regular rounds.

Golf Tournament The second annual McKendree University Bearcats Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at St. Clair Country Club in Belleville, Ill. A full field of 144 golfers participated in the largest fund-raiser of the year for the McKendree athletics department.

“Our tournament sold out early once again and all the golfers enjoyed a great day of golf on a wonderful course. This day would not be possible without our generous sponsors and many volunteers who helped make this a great day for the McKendree University athletic department,” said Kim Mayden, associate vice president of development, alumni and parent relations.

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ALUMNI News & Notes WEDDINGS

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4 1 Lauren Frizzo ’07 and Justin Barry were married on March 16, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue, Mo. Sarah (Haas) Ayran ’08 and Erin Coble ’08 were bridesmaids. Other alumni in attendance were

Jason Ayran ’07, Erin (Fry) Burkemper ’07, Tracy Coble ’10, MBA ’11, John Dawson ’06, MBA ’08, Emily (Whitehead) Phillips ’06 and Matt Brandt. She is the coordinator of prospective student services at Saint Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, Mo.

JoAnne Paluczak ’07, MBA ’11 and Patrick Nevins 2

were married on Dec. 22, 2012. She is the team leader at Jefferson City Medical Group in Jefferson City, Mo.

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Oct. 6, 2012. She is a software developer at Scottrade in St. Louis, Mo. He is an application software engineer at Centene Corporation in St. Louis, Mo.

Travis Rosenthal ’08 and Karen Kalal were married on May 8, 2013. He is the executive director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra.

Michelle Fohne ’09, MBA ’11 and Derek Sandheinrich were married on Sept. 15, 2012 in Mascoutah, Ill. 4 Tori Galle ’09 and Justin Gale were married on Dec. 29, 2012. She is the COCAbiz Coordinator at COCA—Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis, Mo.

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Whitney Rapp ’09, MBA ’11, MAED ’13 and Curt Carpenter were married on March 23, 2013 in Bothwell Chapel.

Amanda White ’10 and Scott Bockhorn were married on Oct. 20, 2012.

Brittney Veath ’10, MAPC ’13 and Shawn McBride ’10 were married on

Mo. Matt is a financial management specialist at the Defense Information Systems Agency at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

Jena Muckensturm ’11 and Cody Badgett ’10, MBA ’11 were married on Nov. 17, 2012.

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Dec. 10, 2012 in New Orleans, La. Brittney works part-time for Stratton Chiropractic and Family Health Center. Shawn works for Alton Southern Railroad.

6 Natalie Jennings ’11 and Matt Lanctot ’12, MBA ’14 were married on March 9, 2013 in Bothwell Chapel.

Natalie is is the human resources manager for Swank Motion Pictures in St. Louis,

Taylee Spicuzza ’11 and Kaelin Turrentine were married on Sept. 17, 2012.

Lyndsey Dothager ’12 and Andrew Beckham were married on June 16, 2012 in Bothwell Chapel.

7 Melissa Wilkinson ’12 and Sean Luthy were married on Sept. 15, 2012 at Luthy Botanical Gardens in Peoria, Ill. She is a case manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois.

1990’s Dr. Adam Peck ’95 is vice president for education and professional development for the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators.

He was elected by the association’s membership, which includes more than 500 individuals representing 70 Texas institutions. He is also dean of student affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Debbie Holman ’98 is an adult/family nurse practitioner at the Older Adult Health Center at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, Ill.

2000’s Col. Natalie (Highley) Lonkard ’00 was promoted to the rank of colonel and assumed the command of the Kentucky Medical Detachment in Lexington, Ky. in February.

She is the first official female commander of the 76-Soldier unit, and the only woman currently serving in the Kentucky Army Guard as a colonel.

Joe Clark ’01 is the head boys’ basketball coach at Eldorado High School in Eldorado, Ill. Steven Vestel ’01 is the U.S. Air Force Attache to Nigeria at the U.S. Embassy.

Glen Kinder IV ’02 was selected as one of 15 Kentuckians to participate in the Kentucky Farm Bureau

LEAD (Leadership Enhancement for Agricultural Development) Program. The program focuses on political involvement, effective communication, personal development and Farm Bureau involvement. He is a procurement analyst at the USDA Forest Service.

Jennifer JacknewitzPodhrasky ’02 was awarded the McKendree University “K-12 Teacher of the Year” at the annual Cooperating Teachers’ Appreciation Dinner on April 23, 2013. She is an eighth grade language arts teacher at West Jr. High School in Belleville, Ill.

Karen (Springs) Provart ’02, MAED ’07 is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois and a therapist at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, Ill.

Dr. Mary (Kehrer) Ruettgers ’03 earned a doctorate of education in instructional leadership from Lindenwood University in February 2013. Prior to completing the doctoral program, she earned a master’s in English literature from the University of Missouri St. Louis and a master’s in educational administration from Lindenwood in 2007.

She is an English teacher at Valmeyer High School in Valmeyer, Ill.

Jenna (Dunker) Schneider ’03, MAED ’09 was recognized as a Peabody Energy Leader in Education in April. She is a second grade teacher at Marissa Elementary School in Marissa, Ill.

Danielle Klump ’04 is a

Andrea Hawkins ’08 has

family nurse practitioner at the Marshall Browning Medical Clinic in Du Quoin, Ill. Danielle, and her husband, Bill, reside in Elkville, Ill., with their son, Trenton.

been accepted into the social studies doctoral program at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo.

Arsenia Henderson-Moore ’05 released her first CD project in the spring of 2013.

She is an independent Christian music artist. She resides in Lebanon, Ill.

Ashley (Garland) Simpson ’08 is pursuing a master’s in criminal justice from Kaplan University in St. Louis, Mo. She is a foster care caseworker with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Erin Thoman ’09 teaches Patrick Hughes ’05 is the director of St. Louis Brewer’s Guild.

mathematics and is the head boys’ and girls’ tennis coach at O’Fallon Township High School in O’Fallon, Ill.

Erica Seibel ’07 is a case manager at New Horizons Rehabilitation, a company that provides job opportunities for adults with disabilities.

Kristie Baumgartner, MAED ’08 was honored at the 43rd annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on May 4, 2013 in Alton, Ill. She is the assistant superintendent in the Alton Community School District in Alton, Ill.

2010’s Dana Kamerman ’10 received her master’s in marriage and family therapy from Saint Louis University in August 2012. She is currently working as a therapist in the Springfield, Ill. area.

STAY CONNECTED

Ted Crail, MAED ’08 attended the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington D.C. He is a civics teacher at Wesclin High School in Trenton, Ill. Ted, and his wife Rhona, chaperoned Wesclin students Diana Sussman and Aileen Schweikart.

With all of our official online networks, staying in touch with your friends and classmates after graduation and connecting with McKendree alumni has never been so easy!

Become a fan of the Bogey D. Bearcat alumni group on Facebook and network with other McKendree alumni on LinkedIn. Sign-up for one of our online networks today!

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ALUMNI News & Notes Carrie Neely MAED ’12 is a first grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Metropolis, Ill. As part of the school’s college awareness program, Carrie selected McKendree as her classroom’s college theme.

She decorated the class with flags and pennants and the Franklin parent teacher organization purchased McKendree shirts for every student.

Mary Jo McCurdy ’10 was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Woman in January 2013. She is the senior account executive at Highline Ideas in Marion, Ill.

Eric Palm ’10 recently completed his third season playing professional basketball in Iceland. He finished third in the league in scoring at 26.5 points per game.

Emily Eilermann ’11, MBA ’13 was recognized as an outstanding MBA student at the McKendree University Honors Day on April 19, 2013.

She is a financial manager at Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base.

Kandi Mensing, MBA ’11 recently founded Mensing Consulting Solutions in Mascoutah, Ill. Her company provides human resources consulting to small businesses.

Shari Thurnau ’11, MBA ’13 was recognized as an outstanding MBA student at the McKendree University Honors Day on April 19, 2013.

She is a staff accountant at McKendree.

Melissa Burchett ’12, MSN ’14 won second prize for a

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joint poster project at the University Hospital Research Day. She is a clinical manager at University Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

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Stephanie Harris ’12 is a computer teacher and head girls basketball coach at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville, Ill.

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Maia Paluska ’12 is pursuing a doctorate in applied social and community psychology at Portland State University in Portland, Ore.

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Alyssa Speckhals ’12 is a professional setter for the Ljungby Volleyball Klubb in Ljungby, Sweden.

Kitty Wusstig ’12 is the special events manager at the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia in Fairview Heights, Ill.

Class of 2013

Victoria Peters ’13 is pursuing a master’s in sociology from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Ill. Benjamin Pollard ’13 is pursuing a global master’s in international relations from Webster University. He will spend 11 months studying at campuses in Europe and Asia.

Tabitha Bennett ’13 is a

Christy Siemer ’13 is a

resident director at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo.

recruitment specialist at Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, Ill.

Kathryn Canale ’13 is volunteering as a high school teacher in Chuuk, Micronesia as part of World Teach.

Matt Ernst ’13 is an application developer at AT&T in St. Louis, Mo. James Erwin ’13 was promoted to KFC telecom network engineer at Yum! Brands in Louisville, Ky. Naomi Erwin ’13 is an accountant at Emergency Restoration & Contracting in Louisville, Ky. Marty Feldkamp ’13 was promoted to director of enterprise accounts in the healthcare sector at UPS in Louisville, Ky. Brianne Funk ’13 is a juvenile officer for St. Clair County.

Darren Meeker ’13 is pursuing a master’s in student affairs administration in higher education from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind.

Dustin Page ’13 is an application software developer at Centene Corporation.

Trent Sondag ’13 works in the advanced technology center at Worldwide Technology in St. Louis, Mo.

Janelle Spiller ’13 is a software quality analyst intern at Mitek Industries Inc. in Chesterfield, Mo. John Steppe ’13 has been accepted into Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville’s Dental School in Alton, Ill. Jessica Tieman ’13 was awarded a $5,000 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. She is pursuing a master’s in library and information science at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Ill.

Zach Turpen ’13 works in the business continuity program at Centene Corporation in St. Louis, Mo. Matthew Valdez ’13 is a computing intern at Centene Corporation in St. Louis, Mo. Allison Venters ’13 was promoted to assistant finance director at the City of Mount Vernon, Ill.

IN MEMORIAM Deceased alumni and friends through July 15, 2013.

Rev. Darrel D. Sample ’50 7/30/12

Lynn E. Elsing ’75 8/16/12

Steven L. Harness ’85 8/31/12

Susan R. (Holmes) Johnston ’81 11/15/12

John W. Anderson ’74 11/21/12

Shirley O. Barthelme ’82 11/22/12

Genevieve (Davison) Reisner ’46 11/23/12

Julia C. (Mery) Purdy ’49 12/8/12

David C. Barker 12/23/12

Donald M. Widdows ’51 12/23/12

Robert W. Richards 12/30/12

Maxine Ball ’44 12/31/12

Julius Wright, Jr. ’78 1/1/13

Orella F. Gansmann ’68 1/13/13

Gerald R. Heuman ’65

Robert L. “Fuzz” Linton ’70

Eric J. Hubbard ’75

1/19/13

3/1/13

4/20/13

Barbara C. O’Quinn ’78

Sandra J. Schupbach ’56

Gertrude L. “Sally” Geisler

1/23/13

3/12/13

4/27/13

Blanche M. Jackson ’48

Robert W. Dannenbrink ’46

Ronald R. Heck ’55

1/26/13

3/14/13

4/27/13

Shirley (Miller) Loy ’46

Oscar A. Weil ’55

1/26/13

3/30/13

Sarah M. (Miller) Stolcis, MAED ’12

Evelyn M. Blythe

Nancy L. Swan ’60

1/29/13

4/5/13

Emma M. (Martishus) Reed ’60

Mary Ann Stuart ’08

Michael W. Rynders ’77

5/5/13

1/30/13

4/6/13

R. Ruth Leal ’84

Marion-Krista Ramirez ’87

2/2/13

4/8/13

LaVern J. (Nenninger) Anderson ’50

Katherine M. Zumbaum ’83

5/2/13

4/13/13

2/4/13

Harold T. Bartz Jr. ’55 Leo W. Bastian

4/14/13

2/4/13

Robert H. Howorka ’61 Mark Connelly

4/16/13

2/6/13

John N. Milford ’60 Bruce R. LeValley ’77

4/17/13

2/8/13

R. Bruce Newberry ’75 Eldon S. Heer ’35

4/17/13

2/9/13

Shawn M. Roeder ’14 Roberta M. (Heyer) Anderson ’39

4/18/13

2/12/13

Marguerite D. (Horne) Johnson ’92

Dr. Ernest Teagle

4/19/13

2/24/13

Mark P. Riebold ’76 Oleta F. (Carlyle) Bourner ’62

4/19/13

Jacquelyn M. Wilbret ’62 5/6/13

Harter Dermody ’51 5/11/13

Helen F. (Edgette) Kohler ’76 5/14/13

Nova N. Godbey ’59 6/9/13

Warren A. “Pete” Peters ’51 5/17/13

Rev. W. Jack Martin ’80 6/12/13

Betty J. (Kremer) Sproull ’67 6/29/13

Lawrence A. Furlow ’95 7/1/13

Paul E. Wangler ’63 7/1/13

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