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Gatherings
2022
The Class of 1962 celebrated their 60th Reunion.
Muskies celebrated the past, present, and future throughout our 100th Homecoming Weekend. Mark your calendar and plan to join us on campus
October 13-15, 2023!
Softball alumni played a Saturday afternoon game on Donna Newberry Field.
John and Annie Glenn Public Service Fellows Hannah Riggle ’23 and Emma Cepek ’24 presented Flashback Friday with the Class of 1972, sharing highlights from yearbooks and the archives on what was happening on campus, in the community, and around the world from 1968-1972. Alumni and current students formed a Pep Band to cheer on the Fighting Muskies for the first game in the new stadium and the 100th Homecoming Game.
Reconnecting
Muskingum Legacy families enjoyed lunch with their current Muskies on Saturday, including Reunion Planning Committee Chair Matt McGregor ’92, Cull McGregor ’26, Diane Williams McGregor ’72, and Glenn McGregor ’71. Football teammates Dick Gilmore ’52 and Bill Lovejoy ’51 enjoyed a reception in the BHWC.
Thank You!
The Class of 1972, co-chaired by Chris Tucker Leeper ’72 and Sylvia Rapp Sabia ’72, presented their Golden 50th Reunion gift of $590,985 during the Alumni Awards Banquet on Friday evening. All other Reunion classes joined together in a friendly competition during Homecoming weekend in a giving challenge, raising a total of $24,000 for student scholarships.
To view more photos from the 100th Homecoming, visit www.flickr.com/photos/194508108@N05/sets/72177720303503579
Honoring ALUMNI IMPACT
Distinguished Service Awards
Distinguished Service Awards honor those who have attained the highest levels of achievement in their professions and whose service to others has had an extraordinary impact on the world.
Philip Davies ’71
His 40-year career in international humanitarian relief and development has taken him to a dozen countries in Africa, Asia, and the former Soviet Union and senior management field and headquarters positions with Save the Children, Feed the Children, American Near East Refugee Aid, Islamic Relief USA, and International Orthodox Christian Charities. He is a founding member of Bridge of Hope, Baltimore Affiliate. Philip earned his B.A. degree in Sociology and holds an M.A. degree in Anthropology and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. He and his wife Maha are the parents of Ramsey, Andrew, and Kareem.
Dan Hughes ’77
A two-time WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medal winning coach, his 21 WNBA seasons included Head Coach positions with the Seattle Storm, San Antonio Stars, Cleveland Rockers, and Charlotte Sting; 15 playoff appearances; two Coach of the Year awards; two stints as WNBA All-Star Team Head Coach; and the third-place ranking in WNBA career victories. Dan earned his B.A. degree in Physical Education and History and holds a Muskingum honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and a master's degree in Education from Miami University. He and his wife Mary Ann Regula Hughes ’78 are the parents of 2nd Lt. Bryce Hughes and Sara Hughes Bayer.
Linda Burlingame McElroy ’97
A foreign service officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) since 2006, her development and humanitarian posts have included Haiti, East Africa, and the Dominican Republic. She currently serves in the Washington Bureau for Resilience and Food Security and has also led operations addressing hurricane and natural disaster responses, early grade reading, youth opportunities, and global health programs. Linda earned her B.A. degree in International Affairs, French, and Speech Communication, and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University. She and her husband Patrick McElroy ’95 are the parents of a daughter.
Gretchen Post Prichard ’58
For 37 years, she served Bath High School (Lima, Ohio) as a teacher of English, Health, and Physical Education. She established the girls’ basketball (1971), volleyball (1975), and softball (1974) programs. During her 26 years of coaching, her teams had six undefeated regular seasons, multiple championships, and a number one state poll ranking. She has been inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame and the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Gretchen earned her Muskingum B.A. degree in English and holds an M.A. degree from the University of Dayton. She and her late husband David raised three children, Clarke, Patrick, and Amy.
Front Row: Gretchen Post Prichard ’58, Philip Davies ’71, President Sue Hasseler, Dan Hughes ’77, and Linda Burlingame McElroy ’97. Second Row: Bonnie Whitt Rusch ’08, Luke Lloyd ’19, Matthew Hott ’07, and Bonnie Taylor ’05.
Emerging Alumni Awards
The Emerging Alumni Awards recognize and honor alumni who in the first 15 years of their careers have made significant contributions to their professions and their world.
Matthew Hott ’07
A Speech Language Pathologist in the Sycamore City School District and a home healthcare Speech Language Pathologist in private practice, he is a co-author of Becoming an Exceptional SLP Leader and a founder and co-host of the podcast “Speech Science.” Matt earned his B.A. degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Theatre and holds an M.A. degree in Speech Language Pathology from Ohio University. He and his wife Kim Stevens Hott ’06 are the parents of Michael, Andrew, and Evelynn.
Bonnie Whitt Rusch ’08
An Early Intervention Developmental Specialist Registered Nurse with the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities, she was previously Highland County Health Department Director of Nursing, leading her community’s nursing response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bonnie earned her B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Galen College of Nursing and a Master of Public Health degree from The Ohio State University. She and her husband Kevin are the parents of four children.
Luke Lloyd ’19
A Wealth Advisor and Investment Strategist with Strategic Wealth Partners and co-host of “The Capitalist Investor” podcast, he is a nationally recognized business commentator with appearances in media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Barron’s, Money, Kiplinger’s, Vox, U.S. News and World Report, CNBC, NBC News, Fox News, Yahoo Finance, TD Ameritrade Network, Bloomberg, and Cheddar. Luke earned B.A./B.S. degrees with a triple major in Mathematics, Economics, and Business Management and a minor in Marketing. He serves on Muskingum’s Alumni Council.
Bonnie Taylor ’05
As Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President at Spelman College, a top-20 liberal arts institution and the country’s top-ranked HBCU, she oversees Student Conduct, Student Life and Engagement, Ford First Generation Program, Student Emergency Fund, Parent and Family Association, and Civic Engagement. Bonnie earned her B.A. degree in Speech Communication and holds an M.A. degree from King University in Business Administration and a Ph.D. degree in Higher Education Administration from East Tennessee State University. She and her partner Donald Walton are the parents of Taylor Rae Walton.
