Olivet College President's Annual Report 2016-2017

Shipherd’s R E C O R D The Alumni Magazine of Olivet College

2016-2017 PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT EDITION

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PRESIDENT’S

UPDATE Dear Friends, Welcome to the President’s Annual Report Special

Edition of Shipherd’s Record. This issue showcases the highlights of the 2016-17 year. Guided by our Charting the Course to 2020 and Beyond strategic plan, the college has achieved several years of unprecedented success, with 2016-17 the best thus far.

Olivet College is thriving, despite arguably some of the

most challenging times for higher education in the modern era. This success is derived from a mission centered on providing students with the opportunity to become more than they dreamed while also helping them to develop the conscience to do good in the world. Our success is due to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who work day in and day out to advance our college, as well as the philanthropic contributions of our alumni and friends, who make our growth and advancement possible.

On the pages that follow, you will read some of

the many highlights that have helped define the overall success the college is achieving. The inspiring stories of students Abigale Smith ’20, Jalen Ewing ’19, Ana Paula Montes De Oca ’21, Ta’Neeka DeMyers ’20, Rachel Stoneburner ’19 and Mike Sherman ’18 each illustrate how they have taken ahold of opportunities at Olivet College, not only for their individual accomplishments, but to also make a difference on campus and in the greater world.

The past several years have seen robust evolution of

the student body with three of the four largest entering classes in college history, and the largest freshman class in fall 2016. We have also doubled the diversity of the student body from a minority student enrollment of 14 percent in fall 2011 to 29 percent in fall 2017. The vibrancy of the campus has also dramatically increased with an all-time record number of students living on campus of 820 (79 percent) in fall 2017.

Financially, the college continues to achieve its goal

of being worthy of the investment by its students and its alumni and friends. The total net assets of the college have grown 53 percent from $28.9 million in 2013 to $44.2 million in 2017. The endowment has grown 76 percent from $10 million to $17.6 million since 2013. The college has also demonstrated successive years of positive annual financial performance, finishing each year “in the black” since 2010, with a change in net assets for 2017 of just over $3 million.

While more than 80 percent of the college’s

revenues come from enrollment-related sources, it is the philanthropic investment of our alumni and friends that

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provides the resources for us to invest in the future. I am pleased to report that you, our alumni and friends, have set a record for your support. In the first two years of the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond comprehensive campaign, you have given $34,448,614. This represents more than $18.7 million in cash gifts and over $15.6 million in estate gifts, designated for our future. This extraordinary progress has enabled us to raise our total goal for the campaign to $44 million.

I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to every individual and organization listed in our honor roll of donors. Each donor is unique, each gift is special, and all are making a difference. Thank you to Craig ’08 and Ananda Jenkins and Jim and Jan Wilds for sharing your donor stories with us. Traci and I are proud to stand alongside the Jenkinses, Wildses, and the many others who have made Olivet College one of their philanthropic priorities.

And last but not least, I want to extend my best wishes to our friend and fellow Olivetian Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 as she embarks on a new adventure. We are not losing her, she is just moving on to a new phase in her continued relationship with Olivet College. Having defined alumni engagement for 15 years, she will now enjoy planning and attending gatherings as a guest and our number one volunteer. Marty, best wishes and many thanks for your commitment to Olivet College.

With very best regards to all,

Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President

TABLE OF

Shipherd’s Record is named in memory of “Father” John J. Shipherd, who established Olivet College in 1844.

The magazine is published three times annually for Olivet alumni and friends.

CONTENTS

MAGAZINE STAFF B.J. Hull Vice President for Advancement Tim Johnston Vice President for Marketing & Admissions Michele McCauley Director of Communications Hailey Barrus Director of Creative Services Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 Director of Alumni Engagement

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Geoff Henson Sports Information Director

This is Olivet The unprecedented forward trajectory of Olivet College is evident in the success of its students, faculty and alumni

EDITORIAL Molly (Reed) Goaley ’05 Taylor Gorr ’16 Content Specialist Samantha Pearl ’00 Director of Stewardship and Donor Engagement Send change of address notices to: Advancement Office 320 S. Main St., Olivet, MI 49076 269.749.7630 mwallenberg@olivetcollege.edu

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Saying Farewell to an Olivet College Icon

Community Commitment

President’s Annual Report

Olivet College’s mission is to provide an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. Having attained these qualities through their educational experiences at Olivet, our hope is that our graduates will embody the “divine art and science of doing good to others,” as stated by the college’s founding fathers in 1844.

Olivet College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The college, in its employment, student admissions, recruitment, and personnel policies and practices, will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, color, sex, gender identity, disability or disability status, height, weight, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, military or veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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18 Financial Statements 22 Investing in the Future 24 Honor Roll of Donors

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Responsible Learners Responsible Leaders

Looking for Class Notes? Visit www.OlivetCollege.edu/classnotes

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AROUND THE

SQUARE Challenged to Succeed

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Marching Comet Drum Major Abigale Smith ’20

THE LEADER OF THE BAND

Sophomore and business administration major Abigale Smith didn’t think a college level band would be a good fit for her talents.

She couldn’t have been more wrong.

With encouragement from friends, family and her high school band directors, Smith, a trumpet player, auditioned for the Olivet College Marching Comets and now she’s the drum major. She says watching everyone come together as one unit during performances is what makes band special to her, along with the vibrancy a live band adds to the atmosphere of sporting events. Being part of the band also allows Smith to build meaningful relationships with both fellow students and her professors, but especially, Director of Bands Jeremy Duby, someone she knows she can always count on for a push in the right direction. “I don’t just have friends in this program, I have a family,” Smith said.

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Jalen Ewing grew up in Detroit and excelled at playing quarterback on his high school football team. However, naturally shy, Ewing struggled to connect with his OC classmates and professors.

Grades fell and he was even placed on academic probation. Ewing made the tough decision to take a break from football and found one of his biggest supporters in assistant coach Larry Smith who also serves as an academic adviser.

“Coach Smith has been there for me through it all,” Ewing said. “He’s helped me with everything from scheduling  On Move-In Day, Jalen Ewing ’19 shared classes to learning time management with new students how adversity can make and just life, as well.” Ewing’s goal is to you a better person. earn a spot on the Dean’s List before he graduates from Olivet College in 2019 and he’s looking into exercise science graduate programs. “My college experience has been so different than I thought it would be,” Ewing admitted. “But it’s great! I’ve faced adversity and am a better person because I have overcome the challenges. I know I’ve changed for the better and want to help others do the same.”

COURAGE TO LEAVE HOME

Ana Paula Montes De Oca, a freshman from Mexico, is one of the many international students who call OC home.

She's tackling a new language and way of life, as well as majoring in chemistry and competing on the swimming and diving team. Montes De Oca enjoys the challenge to understand why and how things happen the way they do. Some students might groan at the sight of complex math, but Montes De Oca thrives when faced with a calculus equation because it’s the same in every language. “The language barrier  Ana Paula Montes De Oca ’21 will always be the biggest challenge for me,” Montes De Oca said. “My professors are always happy to work one-on-one with me to make sure I understand what they’re teaching in a way personalized to me.” Montes De Oca faced an unexpected challenge in September when Mexico was rocked by earthquakes. Thankfully, her friends and family are all safe. The strong support system Montes De Oca has already built at OC has helped her thrive. “I love my life right now because this experience is so special to me,” Montes De Oca said. "I feel like I'm in the right place."

FINDING A VOICE

 Football captain Mike Sherman found a family in his teammates.

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Ta’Neeka DeMyers ’20

Growing up in a music-loving family, singing comes second nature to sophomore Ta’Neeka DeMyers, who shared her talents in ensembles through school and her church. A Lansing native, she didn’t think she would find a college with a robust music program so close to home. Then, DeMyers connected with Olivet College Gospel Choir Director La’Rae Trice. That’s when a whole world of opportunities opened up. A successful audition landed her in the music program with a concentration in vocal performance and a spot in the College Choir. “While Olivet’s campus may be small, I am so glad I chose to come here because of the opportunities to get involved, have fun and make memories are always available. There are great professors at OC that make you feel welcome and important. I’ve come to realize that you are not just a number here, you are a student who is noticed by the people around you, and you always will have the help to strive for success!”

An Advocate for the Often Overlooked

Majoring in psychology, junior Rachel Stoneburner is focusing her studies on persons with cognitive disabilities, a group she recognizes as often misunderstood, underrepresented or ignored altogether. “I see the need to provide further opportunities to learn and grow for those with developmental disabilities beyond the age of 26. That’s my motivation to stay focused and work hard in the classroom,” Stoneburner said. She credits John Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology,  Rachel Stoneburner ’19 with supporting her career ambitions and working with her to customize her course of study and helping her to land the opportunity of a lifetime – practicum experience working with a partnership between AmeriCorps and Peckham, a vocational rehabilitation center providing job opportunities and training to those with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

TURNING FLAWS INTO STRENGTH

Football team captain Mike Sherman is the first to admit the transition from high school to college wasn’t easy before finding his home at Olivet College. After experiencing community college and a Division I university, Mike knew he was looking for something up the middle, allowing him individualized attention as a student-athlete on the field and in the classroom. Mike wanted the opportunity to make connections and build relationships, and more than anything, to have a family. He’s found that at Olivet College. “My team and especially my coaches are amazing,” Mike exclaimed. “The whole coaching staff really has a personal touch. They push us to be vulnerable enough to discover our insecurities and overcome them, recognize our flaws and turn them into strengths; they are the catalyst that has pushed this football team to be a winning family.”

READ MORE Find more stories about OC’s extraordinary students, faculty, staff and alumni at www.OlivetCollege.edu/news

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OLIVET COLLEGE

The power to lead responsibly starts here.

THE OC STUDENT EXPERIENCE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

91% participate in one or more high-impact experiences, compared to 61% of other GLPC. 93% participate in service-learning, compared

to 57% of other GLPC.

92% say that some or most of their courses include a community–based project,

compared to 57% of other GLPC.

SENIORS

100% participate in one or more high-impact experience, compared to 90% of other GLPC.

 The Speare and Gruen Student Success Center is available to any student who seeks academic support.

STATE AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION

88% have or plan to participate in an internship or field experience, compared to 74%

Best Regional Colleges in Midwest, 7th consecutive year

of other GLPC.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

MICHIGAN VETERANS AFFAIRS AGENCY

Gold Award, Veteran Friendly School

MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS

90% of seniors participate in service

learning, compared to 68% of other GLPC. GLPC - Great Lakes Private Colleges 6

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Bronze Award

MONEY MAGAZINE

Best College for Your Money

LENDEDU’S COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN DEBT RANKINGS

Ranked 5th in Michigan for lowest student debt

STUDENT-ATHLETES 61% of Olivet College students are student-athletes (Fall 2017).

WINNERS ALL AROUND

109 student-athletes named to the Michigan

Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or better).

Nine teams received the MIAA Team GPA award

(3.3 GPA as a team or better):

• Men’s Cross Country • Women’s Cross Country • Women’s Golf • Women’s Lacrosse • Women’s Soccer • Women’s Swimming and Diving • Women’s Tennis • Women’s Track and Field - Indoor • Women’s Track and Field - Outdoor

STUDENT SNAPSHOT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Fall 2016

TOTAL DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS

1040 Fall 2017

989 Fall 2016

Ten Teams received national academic honors from their respective associations:

• Men’s Cross Country • Women’s Cross Country • Women’s Golf • Men’s Swimming and Diving • Women’s Swimming and Diving • Men’s Tennis • Women’s Tennis • Men’s Track and Field • Women’s Track and Field • Wrestling

16:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO Average class size 17

NEW STUDENTS

425

Fall 2017

420

Fall 2016

RETENTION

64.3% Fall 2016 entering class returned in Fall 2017 62.3% three-year average UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES*

304 (29%)

Fall 2017

260 (26%) Fall 2016

* Black or African American; Hispanic, Latino or Latina; American Indian/Alaskan Native; and two or more races

MICHIGANDERS

92% of students are Michigan residents

 The 2016-17 women’s soccer team was one of nine Comet teams that earned MIAA honors for a team GPA of 3.3 or higher.

STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS (FALL 2017)

79% (820)

BY THE NUMBERS TOP 5 OF 31 MAJORS

Criminal Justice Business Administration Exercise Science Insurance & Risk Management Biology

ENROLLMENT BY DEPARTMENT

Number of students enrolled Business Administration – 276 Social Science – 225 Health & Human Performance – 218 Natural & Physical Science – 161 Arts & Humanities – 85 Mathematics & Computer Science – 63 Undeclared – 55

 Since its revival in 2015, the Marching Comets have become a fan favorite at football games and other OC events.

THE MARCHING COMETS GROW BY 71%

THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Olivet College has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer additional online degree programs.

In January, the new online Criminal Justice Professional Program will provide a pathway for degree completion for practicing law enforcement and corrections professionals.

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HIGH-IMPACT

According to the 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), OC is a leader in providing high-impact experiences to students – opportunities that impact learning and retention such as internships, service learning and research with faculty – compared to others in the Great Lakes Private Colleges (GLPC).

RISING TO OPPORTUNITIES

Olivet’s Gospel Choir has grown from six to 16 students in just two years.

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING

• An agreement with Prescott College now makes it possible for students to enroll in a semester-long learning experience at the Kino Bay Center in Kino, Mexico.

• “Introduction to the Gulf of California: Environment, Culture and Language” is taught in one of the most ecologically and culturally rich areas on the northwest shore of Mexico.

19 members of the Marching Comets

have been awarded either a marching band or music scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN IRM, THANKS TO OC

The Insurance Academy, which enables high school students to earn nine free credits toward an Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) degree, has spread to six school districts across the state of Michigan: Avondale (Auburn Hills), Charlotte, Eaton, Genesee, Lansing and Traverse City schools.

Students who go on to attend Olivet College have the potential to graduate in just three and a half years.

LANSING PROMISE

From 2016 to 2017, the number of Lansing Promise-eligible students who applied to Olivet College increased from 39 to 77 – a nearly 100 percent increase.

10-YEAR REACCREDITATION

Reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission represents a strong endorsement of the college’s reputation as an institution of higher education committed to quality and continuous improvement.

OC DIFFERENCE MAKERS

• At Olivet College, students who demonstrate action, passion, compassion, good will and a desire to serve others are called Difference Makers. Part of the Talent Scholarship program, Difference Makers awards students for their commitment to service.

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98% of Cultivating Women Leaders survey respondents said that CWL helped them gain more tools and/or strategies for leadership.

ADVISORY COUNCIL Traci Corey

Director, Presidential Spouse, Olivet College G. Asenath Andrews ’72 Retired Founding Principal, Catherine Ferguson Academy Yvonne Caamal Canul ’73 Superintendent, Lansing School District Paula D. Cunningham State Director, AARP Michigan

Cultivating Confident Women Leaders

Olivet College believes the best way to create a better future for young women is to present them with meaningful opportunities to learn and grow in a way that motivates them to tap in to their fullest potential. An 2016 presidential directive established the Olivet College Women’s Leadership Initiative. To launch the initiative, the first Cultivating Women Leaders (CWL) event was held on March 3, 2017. A great success, with over 250 attendees, it served as the springboard to develop the formal OC Women’s Leadership Institute (OCWLI).

“Research shows that exposure to positive messages early and often about leadership, and understanding how to make informed decisions about their future as potential leaders, is critical to the success of young girls,” said Traci Corey, presidential spouse and director of the Women’s Leadership Institute. “The Women’s Leadership Institute will provide unique relationship-based leadership education developed especially for young women, while embracing our college’s rich ‘Her-Story’ and provide ‘Ment-Hering’ opportunities, as well as create pipelines for developing women leaders through recruitment and growth opportunities.”

OCWLI PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Olivet College ATHENA International Women’s Leadership Program - Oct. 11, 2017

A yearlong women’s leadership program, which ATHENA International developed through a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, designed to prepare college women for leadership success in today’s global society. This program kicked off in October, with 40 young women participating in the inaugural class.

Ment-Her Meet and Greet - Oct. 24, 2017

An opportunity to network one on one with the OCWLI Advisory Council members.

CWL Event - March 2, 2018

The Cultivating Women Leaders event provides young women with an opportunity to network and receive professional and personal development from Michigan’s finest women business leaders, as well as Olivet College’s most successful alumnae.

Ment-Her High School Women’s Leadership Camp - June 2018

Deborah Davis Vice President Commercial Loan Officer Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Margaret Dimond, Ph.D. President & CEO, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Tiffany Dowling President & CEO, M3 Group Nicole Fitzpatrick Section Manager, State of Michigan & Entrepreneur Tricia L. Foster, CPM, ACoM Retired Senior Managing Director & COO CBRE/Martin and CBRE Grand Rapids Sharon R. Hobbs, Ph.D. Board of Trustees, Olivet College Honorable Judge Denise Page Hood Chief Judge, United States District Court Shelley Irwin Program Host & Producer, WGVU Morning Show Sarah Jennings, CPA, CFE Principal, Maner Costerisan Sheri Jones News Anchor, WLNS TV 6 Lansing

June 2018 will mark the implementation of the OC Ment-Her High School Women’s Leadership Camp. OC’s ATHENA program graduates will transition into Ment-Hers and design, implement, and facilitate a two-day high school women’s leadership camp, starting young women on the path of early leadership development and encouraging them to explore and discover their leadership potential.

Rebecca Kennedy Consultant & Retired Teacher Lansing School District’s iCollaborate

Presidential Leadership Institute – Eligible for Nomination

Karen Preston Former Senior Director, Human Resources, Kellogg

Graduates of the OC ATHENA International Women’s Leadership program will be eligible for nomination into the Olivet College President’s Leadership Institute.

Kay E. Kossen Attorney-Shareholder Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. Darlene Lee, Ph.D. CEO, Darling Communications Karla Middlebrooks Retired Vice President Operations Finance Chrysler Group

Glenda Price, Ph.D. President Emeritus, Marygrove College Kelly Rossman-McKinney, APR CEO & Principal, Truscott Rossman Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D. Retired Vice President, Davenport University Karen Van Hentenryck ’81 Vice President, Association Management Group

A FOND FAREWELL TO AN

OLIVET COLLEGE ICON

By Molly (Reed) Goaley ’05

In September, as Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 prepared for Homecoming 2017, her office floor was starting to disappear under small mountains of swag, event programs, plaques and miscellany. To the many people who know her, it’s a familiar sight at Olivet College at that time of year.

Jennings, who plans to retire in November after her 15th year as director of alumni engagement, pours her sweat and tears into ensuring that Homecoming, the pinnacle alumni event of the year, goes off without a hitch.

Even though she is busy, she takes a moment to reflect  Jennings’ 1967 on what is to come. Soon, she will be relocating to Minneapolis graduation photo and living in the same city as her two sons and seven grandchildren for the first time.

“Leaving Olivet is bittersweet, but I am glad my focus will be on my family and being part of their lives,” Jennings said.

“I’m looking forward to spending time with them, taking art classes and connecting with old friends in the area.”

Jennings, a 1967 alumna and a 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award honoree, says she will miss Olivet for certain. But the thousands of alumni, faculty and students she has connected with over the years will miss her even more. To them, she is what keeps the Olivet College family together.

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 The OC cheerleaders honored Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67, a former Comet cheerleader, at this year’s Homecoming.

A LIFELONG LOVE

Jennings came to Olivet College from her home state of Pennsylvania in 1963, and like so many alumni, she treasured her experience. She studied fine art and she especially loved Professor Art Stevens’ Western Civilization class, which he instructed downtown in the local theater. “I loved the way he taught,” Jennings said. “Everything about his lectures was interesting, and we appreciated getting to walk downtown en masse – the entire freshman class – for our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes.” She enjoys catching up with Professor Stevens, who is now 97 and still lives in Olivet with his wife, Charlotte.

Greek life was also a pillar of Jennings’ experience at Olivet. As a Soronian, she befriended many of the alumnae she calls her dearest friends today. Sandy (Charles) Grimaldi ’67 recalls their lifelong friendship beginning in the “dormettes” behind Dole Hall. “We bonded quickly because of the fact we were products of the ’50s, filled with a great deal of naiveté, experiencing life on our own for the first time,” she said. “And, there was strength in numbers. Many of that group became sorority sisters and lifelong friends.”

To this day, Jennings plans annual get-togethers attended by a dozen or more Soronians from the ’60s. From road trips to golf outings and beyond, they never pass up the chance to share a weekend of laughs and reminiscing about their OC days.

“Marty is the glue that holds all of the Soronian sisters of our era together,” Grimaldi said. “She is in touch constantly and has organized awesome getaways for almost 50 years – now that takes real love and dedication.”

To this particular group of friends, it’s no surprise that Jennings is the catalyst for keeping everyone connected. It’s just part of her fabric, and one of the many reasons she has

been an exceptional alumni director for the college. “I met Marty at Soronian in 1963; even then she was studying old yearbooks and learning about past alums,” said Soronian sister Pam (Bankerd) Snarey ’66. “Who knew how valuable it would become.”

OLIVET’S “ROCK”

Getting to know alumni, their stories and histories, families and relationships, is what Jennings says she has enjoyed most. The milestones that have marked her career are vast, and the stories countless. She has enjoyed reuniting about 50 members of the 1974 MIAA championship football team during Homecomings over the years, and she has reconnected the college with alumni from as far away as Gambia and Japan. She has witnessed multiple generations of Shipherds, the college’s founding family, convene at one time on campus. And she has been a sounding board for alumni of all decades, during the college’s best and most challenging times.

To the Olivet College family, Jennings is the “rock.” And in many ways, the feeling is mutual. In November 2013, her career was interrupted for a five-month period when she was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer affecting her head and neck. Her illness required extensive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and months of grueling recovery.

Too ill to travel back and forth to Michigan, Jennings decided to move into an apartment near the medical center.

“It was one of the scariest and most difficult times of my life,” she said. “But I was surrounded by support from family, alumni and friends from Olivet. I can’t believe the outpouring of support I received in Houston.”

Between friends and family members who sent cards, raised money for medical expenses, visited and cared for her, Jennings never had to go through the healing process alone.

Although those times were hard, they are a true testament to what she means to people, and the kinds of relationships that are formed at Olivet. “I’m so thankful for the kindness I was shown from so many during that time,” she said.

One special visitor, Gerald Dozie ’07, traveled from Oklahoma where he was living at the time, to stay with Marty. For him, making the trip wasn’t even a question.

“Going to Houston was really important to me,” Dozie said.

“It helped me understand more closely what Marty was going through and gave me a chance to do something positive. Some days we just sat and talked or said nothing at all. It was all powerful for me – my amazement and admiration for Marty grew. The strength she showed was unbelievable. I knew she was amazing before, but this made me very proud of her.”

Jennings met Dozie in 2005 when he was a first-year

transfer student on campus. A group of employees were cleaning up after an event, and he offered to help carry some boxes for them. “I remember how polite he was, how he offered to help without being asked,” Jennings said.

She soon learned that the 6’8” basketball player had come to Olivet College from Detroit, where he had been staying with friends and various relatives until he finished high school. Having lost both parents by the age of 12, Dozie had a difficult upbringing. One of six children, he was the first in his family to finish high school and the only one to earn a college degree.

Recognizing that Dozie did not have the same opportunities as most college students, Jennings decided she was going to be his parental figure at Olivet. “There are so many people in the world who need help, but sometimes all you can do is help one person,” she said. “I wanted to  Gerald Dozie ’07 is like a son help Gerald.” to Jennings.

She kept an eye on Dozie, making sure he had essentials like groceries and books, spending Thanksgiving together and “getting after him” to be on time for class. Today, she considers him a son. Gerald is now a 7th grade teacher in Phoenix. “He likes helping kids,” Jennings said, “probably because of all he has been through.”

“Marty has impacted my life in many ways,” Dozie said.

“She is my motivation and encourages me when things get tough. I love her with all my heart.”

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

It’s relationships like these that have made Jennings so important to Olivet College. Whether we define home as a specific location, the memories made during a certain period of time, or the ones we call “family,” home is a place where we belong. To Jennings, Olivet College will always be home.

She has touched countless lives during her years as alumni director, and will continue to do so – only this time, she’ll get to enjoy just being an alumna.

“Olivet will always be part of my life. I’ll still plan get-togethers for the Soronians and I’ll come back for Homecomings,” she said. “I have had a wonderful career.”

Say thank you to Marty or share your favorite memory online at www.OlivetCollege.edu/martyjennings

The Marty (Mason) Jennings Endowed Scholarship will ensure that Marty’s

legacy lives on. Show her your appreciation and make a difference in the lives of current and future OC students by making a gift today. Send a check to the Office of Advancement with “Marty Jennings Scholarship” on the comment line. Or visit www.OlivetCollege.edu/give, select “Other” from the drop down and type “Marty Jennings Scholarship” in the “other designation” box.

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BUILDING ON A STRONG

FOUNDATION

Olivet College is committed to providing today’s students with contemporary social and intellectual environments.

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE THE HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB

 State-of-the art equipment and laboratory software give health and human performance students invaluable hands-on experience.

“When I get to grad school, I’ll be better prepared and better able to succeed.”

AYREN PARRISH ’18

In his role as chair and assistant professor of the Health & Human Performance Department, Nick Juday’s unique combination of passion and practical experience have helped bring new life to the program.

Positioning OC’s Health & Human Performance program competitively, Professor Juday and other faculty, as well as strategic and generous donors, created the Health and Human Performance Lab.

Professor Juday understands the connection between theory and practice. Theory teaches you the why, helps you build context for what you’re learning, and provides a framework for applying that knowledge to future problems. Practical application allows you to test the theory, teach through labs versus lectures, and conduct research projects. As Professor Juday explains, the use of highly-technical equipment in the field is the norm, and students will have to know how to use it to have successful careers.

For Ayren Parrish, a senior in the Health & Human Performance Program, it’s all about being prepared. “We used to have to go to the Laimbeer Fitness Center to conduct some of our tests,” Parrish says. “The equipment we have now is more convenient, less time-consuming, and more reliable. You get more consistent numbers, and that’s critical. Learning how to use this equipment gives me a leg up. When I get to grad school, I’ll be better prepared and better able to succeed.”

A PLACE TO CALL HOME RESIDENCE HALLS COMMON ROOM UPDATES

 Refreshed residence hall common areas reflect the lifestyle of today’s students.

“People are coming together because we have a great space.”

ALEX LEHMAN ’20

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What sometimes gets lost in the flurry of academic planning, future career plans, and the purchasing of school supplies is that students coming to college are not only choosing a place to study, but also a place to live. While academic programming, campus amenities, and co-curricular activities are critical, paying special attention to where our students live is equally important.

“The first thing I noticed was the new carpet,” said sophomore Maya Prewitt, who is living in Shipherd Hall for the second year. “I see that a lot of students like it here [in the common room]. They play cards, watch TV and meet people. I see people using it more than I did last year, studying together and playing games.”

Freshman Jon Johnson agrees. He’s enjoying the common room and common area renovations in Blair Hall. “We have new TVs,” he says. “We also have new carpet in the hallways.” Both Johnson and sophomore Alex Lehman agree with Prewitt – the renovations help bring people together. “People are coming together because we have a great space. If we don’t have a nice space, people won’t come together,” Lehman says.

PROGRESS, TRUTH, FRIENDSHIP. PHI ALPHA PI RENOVATIONS

 Phi Alpha Pi is one of seven Greek houses undergoing renovations, thanks to the generosity of alumni.

“It means the world to us that the alums were willing to donate back to us. It teaches us to remember where you came from, to finish what you started.”

BEAU HEILIG ’18

Senior Beau Heilig wears the mantle of Phi Alpha Pi with honor. He’s proud, and rightly so, of the fraternity that has become family; fellow students who have become brothers. Phi Alpha Pi is not a house; it’s a home. As Heilig is being interviewed, he walks through the house to show off the renovations. Others join in and share their own thoughts on the house and what the renovations have meant to them. They gravitate toward each other, as families do, wanting to share the same space and help tell the stories.

The Phi Alpha Pi house is glorious – three stories of crown molding, carefullycrafted trim, and little details that only builders of the 1800s and early 1900s would have troubled to include in a house of its size. With its large common rooms, high ceilings, shared bathrooms, and smaller bedrooms of various sizes and shapes, it’s designed perfectly for a large family – which is exactly what Phi Alpha Pi is. The house has character; a character that stood out even before the renovations. But the renovations have brought the house back to life.

“This is a totally different house. Completely different,” Heilig says. “The second and third floors were renovated this year. The first floor was renovated last year – flooring, restoration of the wood trim, the fireplace, the Phi Alpha Pi lettering. The chapter room floors and trim were restored and allow us to have a beautiful space in which to conduct business and welcome others into our home.”

Luis Sanchez, Jr., a senior and fellow Phi Alpha Pi member, goes on to tell of a house fire in Olivet a few years ago that left a family struggling, and the spaghetti dinner the members hosted to raise funds to help. “This isn’t just our house,” Sanchez says. “This is for us to do good for others.”

“It means the world to us that the alums were willing to donate back to us.

It teaches us to remember where you came from, to finish what you started,” Heilig concluded.

BRINGING THE LEGACY TO LIFE HOSFORD HISTORY CENTER & LAWRENCE ARCHIVE

 One of the oldest homes in Olivet will become the Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive.

To fully understand how remarkable Olivet College is, it’s important to understand its history. But history forgotten is history lost. The Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive project is critical to maintaining the rich, beautiful history of Olivet College and understanding its relevance in today’s world.

Dr. Nikki Magie is an assistant professor of social sciences and Olivet College’s chief archivist. To see the project through her eyes is to understand its importance.

Olivet College’s history is documented, and almost 175 years of photographs, artwork, publications, and written works give testimony to Olivet College’s contributions to women’s rights, racial equality, economic progression, and the nobility of the human spirit. Preservation of its history is critically important, but more important is access to its history. Through the establishment of the Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive, Olivet College will preserve and catalogue the evidence of its contributions to humanity, but most importantly, have a center where its history can be accessed by students, faculty, alumni, researchers, and the community at large.

The Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive will offer archival work and storage space, but also display decades of history throughout its public rooms, which include a museum room, living room, coffee bar, atrium, and the Lothamer Reading Room. The Hosford History Center will be used for teaching, research, learning, and gathering together.

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AN EXPERIENCE OF DR. GRUEN WITH STEVE BURTON ’68

 Dr. Fred Gruen’s former home will soon be a welcome gathering space for students and visitors.

“Dr. Gruen was a man who had been through a lot of personal trials, and he was this amazing, down-to-earth, humble person who was committed to his students, this campus, and his community.”

Understanding the Gruen Engagement Center project and its relevance to Olivet College really is about understanding who Fred Gruen was and how he impacted the college and those around him.

“Dr. Gruen would always announce near the end of the semester that he would be in a certain room on ‘these’ dates during ‘these’ times and that he would answer any questions anyone had, just to make sure you were more prepared. These weren’t office hours, but extra time that Dr. Gruen set aside to make sure we had what we needed,” Steve Burton ’68 said. “He really cared about all of his students. If someone was missing from class, he asked about them. Not to find out why they were missing chemistry, but to find out if something might be wrong.”

Burton describes the professor as respected and loved not just by students, but by faculty and staff as well. “He was committed to being involved,” he said. “I think the others on staff respected that. He sat on committees, attended events, he was engaged in what was going on in the school. Some people come to teach and they leave it at that. Dr. Gruen was fully engaged at Olivet College.”

“Dr. Gruen was a remarkable man,” Burton said, clearly remembering him and feeling the impact on his life. “In his youth, Dr. Gruen was in college when the oppression of Jews was beginning in Germany. Jews were no longer allowed to attend university, so he left Germany at great personal risk to attend college in Italy. He later came to the United States and eventually settled in Olivet. Dr. Gruen was a man who had been through a lot of personal trials, and he was this amazing, down-to-earth, humble person who was committed to his students, this campus, and his community.”

When asked if he thought Dr. Gruen was part of building Olivet’s reputation for personal, individual attention, Burton responded affirmatively. “It’s hard to know which came first – Dr. Gruen or the focus on individual attention. But what I do know is that he fit in well and helped solidify Olivet’s reputation for the relationships-based education.”

STEVE BURTON ’68

The establishment of the Health & Human Performance Laboratory, the Phi Alpha Pi renovations, and the residence halls common area renovations are gifts of Olivet College donors. The Gruen Engagement Center is the gift of supporters of Dr. Fred Gruen. All are part of Enriching the Student Experience through the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign.

The Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive is the result of the lead gift of Robert ’57 & Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence and a part of Enriching the Student Experience through the Responsible - Learners Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign.

Contact B.J. Hull, vice president for advancement, at advancement@olivetcollege.edu or 269.749.7630 to learn more about any of these projects and the Responsible Learners - Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign.

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 President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., presented grants totaling $7,300 to Olivet Community Schools faculty and staff for educational enrichment experiences and classroom resources, all for the benefit of the students of the Olivet community.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT When Olivet College was founded 173 years ago, the founders envisioned a symbiotic relationship of a college and community, created together, working together, thriving together in support of one another.

As part of this ongoing commitment, Olivet College has established two programs that will continue to enrich both the community of Olivet and Olivet College intellectually, economically, spiritually and culturally.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM

In May, the college announced the Olivet College Community Investment Grant to provide annual financial support to key initiatives and needs within the greater Olivet community. Planned as multiple grants directed at various key needs, Olivet College hopes to advance the needs and priorities of the civic organizations and citizens of Olivet, strengthening the community for the betterment of all.

With an initial investment of $15,000 in the inaugural year, the college funded 10 civic organization and nonprofit projects that have a primary purpose of supporting and enriching the Olivet community and its citizens: City

of Olivet, Eaton County Humane Society, Olivet Good Neighbor Program, Olivet Future Farmers of America (FFA), and multiple Olivet Community Schools student educational enrichment projects.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIP

In June, Olivet College announced the establishment of the Olivet Community Commitment Scholarship as part of its commitment to the community of Olivet. The scholarship will be awarded to all eligible employees and dependents of Olivet Community Schools and the City of Olivet.

Beginning with new students entering in the Fall 2018 semester, the scholarship will provide to all eligible students admitted to Olivet College a scholarship (tuition grant) equivalent to 75 percent of tuition at Olivet College for up to eight semesters of full-time undergraduate enrollment.

At the current annual tuition rate of $26,748, this grant is valued at $20,061 per year, or $80,244 in grant aid over a four-year period.

“Olivet College believes that a strong, vibrant and thriving school system, city, and college are the foundation for a strong, vibrant and thriving community,” said Olivet College President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. “Through direct investment in our school system and city, Olivet College sees this as another way to strengthen the greater community of Olivet.”

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2016/17 PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION The mission of Olivet College is to make available to a diverse campus community an education which will enrich lives intellectually, morally and spiritually. Having gained these qualities through the educational experiences at Olivet, our hope is that our graduates “will embody the divine art and science of doing good to others” as stated by the founding fathers of Olivet College in 1844.

OUR VISION Olivet College is dedicated today, as it was in 1844, to the principle that the future of humanity rests in the hands, hearts, and minds of those who will accept responsibility for themselves and others in an increasingly diverse society. This principle of individual and social responsibility is realized in the context of a distinctive liberal arts experience which nurtures in our students the emergence and development of skills, perspectives, and ethics necessary to better themselves and society. We seek to involve our students in an active academic community which cherishes diversity of thought and expression.

In so doing, we will help our students discover ways they can most effectively contribute to the common good.

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Dear Friends, When I reflect upon this past year, I’m struck by the abundance of generosity, growth, loyalty, and support we’ve seen at Olivet College. That support is timely. We’re living through a unique period of history, where individuals have an opportunity to make a significant difference in the tone of public discourse, the collaboration among those with differing ideals, and the basic respect for each other and the communities in which we live. The challenges are significant for young people who wish to grow into responsible adults and set the stage for a positive future. Those who wish to lead in today’s world need an education rooted in character – an education which emphasizes individual and social responsibility.

Olivet College is a unique environment where students learn about the beauty and power of diversity and differing worldviews. They also learn and practice the skills needed to respectfully engage in difficult conversations and productively collaborate with people who differ from them. This past year has shown the commitment and loyalty of the alumni and partners of Olivet College who believe strongly in our ability to help students do just that.

For those who have given of their time, talent, and treasure over the past year, I sincerely thank you.

Your gifts are accomplishing remarkable things at Olivet College, and we hope you’ll take the time to read the stories about the difference you’re making. On pages four and five, you can become acquainted with individual students whose lives have been impacted by your gifts, and on pages 12-14 and 20-21, you can learn about the unprecedented changes taking place on campus.

We thank you for your willingness to step up and step in to ensure that this generation of young people have access to mentorship opportunities, internships, scholarships, unique experiential opportunities, as well as the curriculum, co-curricular activities, athletics, academic materials, and facilities needed to ensure their success.

Best regards,

B.J. Hull Vice President for Advancement

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HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2017

2016 2015 2014 2013

Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Net Assets

58,030 13,773 44,257

56,283 15,085 41,198

49,544 13,026 36,518

47,089 12,182 34,907

42,083 13,166 28,917

Beginning Net Assets Contributions/Additions Investment Income Realized and Unrealized Gains Appropriation of Assets for Expenditure Total Endowment Assets

14,351 1,376 265 2,039 (433) 17,598

14,840 499 310 (700) (597) 14,352

14,443 277 269 229 (378) 14,840

11,159 1,255 127 1,960 (58) 14,443

10,051 237 139 1,049 (316) 11,160

2,154 44,121 9,313 758 818 (27,307) 29,857

2,154 43,262 8,953 758 582 (25,598) 30,111

2,127 39,207 8,139 758 1,473 (23,822) 27,882

2,029 37,776 8,034 758 28 (22,332) 26,293

1,915 36,125 7,737 758 - (20,917) 25,618

38,030 34,971 3,059

35,702 31,022 4,680

30,321 28,711 1,610

35,340 29,348 5,992

30,219 28,445 1,774

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

PHYSICAL PLANT Land and Land Improvements Building and Building Improvements Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Library Books and Collectibles Construction in Progress Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Net Physical Plant

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Total Revenue Total Expenses Total Change in Net Assets

STUDENT AID

College Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants 12,750 10,652 9,902 9,712 9,229 Federal/State Programs (Including Pell) 3,532 3,231 3,452 3,712 2,556 Total Student Aid 16,282 13,883 13,354 13,424 11,785

All numbers shown in thousands

FUNDRAISING FOR 2016-2017 Pledges 22.24% Outright Gifts 45.67% Estate Gift Commitments 32.09% Total Raised

$ 1,178,259.39 $ 2,419,911.35 $ 1,700,000.00 $ 5,298,170.74

Total Number of Donors: 1,092

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SUMMARY OF REVENUE Tuition Revenue 64.39% Fundraising 9.99% Endowment Gifts and Investment Gains 5.86% Interest and Dividends 0.71% Trust Distributions 0.25% Room/Board and Other Auxiliary 17.96% Other Income 0.84% Total

$ 24,487 $ 3,798 $ 2,230 $ 270 $ 95 $ 6,829 $ 321 $ 38,030

SUMMARY OF EXPENSES Instruction 17.34% Academic Support 1.97% Student Services 7.16% Athletics 11.86% Administration and Institutional Support 7.72% Scholarships 36.46% Fundraising 4.01% Auxiliary 13.48% Total

$ 6,061 $ 688 $ 2,505 $ 4,148 $ 2,701 $ 12,750 $ 1,403 $ 4,715 $ 34,971

ENDOWMENT PERFORMANCE

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

Olivet College had a total of 156 endowment funds as of June 30, 2017. $6,000

$18,000

$5,000 $16,000 $4,000 $14,000

$3,000

$12,000

$2,000

$10,000

$1,000 2017 $3,059

2016 $4,680

2015 $1,610

2014 $5,992

2013 $1,774

2017 $17,598

2016 $14,352

2015 2014 $14,840 $14,443

2013 $11,160

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$44 MILLION COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED

The next generation of Olivet College Students is poised to take on a world rife with unprecedented challenges. From threats to the environment, to extreme political polarization and economic instability, to the advent of technology so advanced we are living every day through an all-too-public lens, navigating the issues we face in the years ahead will require leaders with an exceptional degree of individual and social responsibility.

Never before has the need for responsible leadership been greater. And never before has one generation been more willing to accept that responsibility. Olivet College recognizes its unique role in providing this generation of students with the environment and the opportunity to take their willingness and desire to make a difference, and help them turn it into real action.

In response to the pressing needs of today’s world, President Corey announced on September 29, 2017, Olivet College’s launch of the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond comprehensive campaign. View the full campaign description at www.OlivetCollege.edu\2020andbeyond.

PROJECTS UNDERWAY Academic Program Expansion and Enhancement Athletic Program Start-Up and Expansion Greek Housing Renovations The Gruen Engagement Center The Hosford History Center & Lawrence Archive Land Acquisition for New Housing and Programs

PROJECTS COMING SOON Athletic Facilities Expansion and Enhancement Mott Academic Center Renovations Student & Collegiate Center

PROJECTS COMPLETED The Dole Hall Welcome Center Football Locker Room Expansion Music Program Expansion and Enhancement Pyne Pavilion The Roznowski Learning Commons at Burrage Library

PROGRESS TOWARD CAMPAIGN GOAL $44,000,000 $40,000 Cash Estate

$30,000 $20,000 $10,000

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$26,000,000

As of Sept. 29, 2017

$34,448,614 $18,783,614

$18,000,000

$15,665,000

Goal

Raised to Date

STUDENT & COLLEGIATE CENTER

The Student & Collegiate Center is the pinnacle project of the campaign for Olivet College, and will create a central space on campus where students can converge in a vibrant social setting. The Student & Collegiate Center will create an exciting, inclusive place for Olivet’s diverse student body, whose academic, residential, co-curricular, and athletic paths might not otherwise cross.

MOTT ACADEMIC CENTER RENOVATIONS

As the primary learning facility on campus, the Mott Academic Center requires critical updates to ensure its place in providing a contemporary liberal arts education. Renovations to improve lab and classroom space, which have been ongoing for the past few years, will continue in order to enhance flexibility and technology, while the creation of additional social spaces will allow students to interact on a broader level. Outside enhancements will modernize the building’s façade, creating an inviting point of entry for students and faculty. Remodeled doorways will open to an accessible entrance that meets new walkways, patio, and seating areas, while fresh landscaping will add to the building’s outer beauty.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT

Olivet recognizes that in order for its students to lead a changing world while achieving individual and professional success, an education based on character, as much as intelligence, is more critical than ever. For many of our students, that character is built in athletic competition. In order to continue the success of our growing Comets athletic program, expanding and enhancing current facilities is necessary. Funds raised through the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign have and will support a number of projects, including the following: • Complete reorganization of the Cutler Athletic Complex and Event Center, including the addition of a new, expanded fitness center and weight room • Football coaches’ suite • Officials’ locker room and additional storage • Expansion of athletic training space • Combined wrestling and cheerleading training area • Extension of the gym to allow for a second full court

• A six-court tennis facility • Improvements to the baseball field press box, concessions stand and restrooms • Soccer field enhancements • Updated scoreboards • Expanded parking • Drastically improved field quality

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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE Investing in the future doesn’t come easy for a lot of people. But for Craig Jenkins ’08 and Jim Wilds, two men who have built their careers on assessing future risk, they see nothing but dividends ahead for Olivet College, and in particular it’s nationally-ranked insurance and risk management program.

For them, they view investing in Olivet College as investing in the next generation of leaders, our local communities and beyond. Their hope is that others will invest in the future of Olivet College.

A PATH WORTH TRAVELING

The trajectory of a person’s life often follows an unanticipated path. It was no different for Craig Jenkins ’08. From digging ditches for a living to currently serving as a leader in demand planning and forecasting for Perrigo Company, Jenkins’ journey has had some unexpected jaunts.

Jenkins’ love for Olivet College developed through a series of experiences that changed his life and helped shape who he is as a person. “I was already married,” Jenkins explains, “so I was a nontraditional student. I was living in Hastings and literally digging ditches for a living, laying natural gas pipeline. My wife, Ananda, knew I was unhappy in that job and recommended college.” Jenkins took his wife’s advice and enrolled at Kalamazoo Community College.

“Professors who instilled the values of individual and social responsibility and also a love for really understanding why things are the way they are made a huge impact on my life.”

CRAIG JENKINS ’08 Jenkins’ entry into working in the insurance industry happened in a very commonplace way. “I was working in the Hasting Mutual Insurance Company mailroom and I saw people leaving work,” Jenkins describes, “and they weren’t dirty. They weren’t exhausted. People seemed to have a decent job and a good life. So I asked people at Hastings Mutual where you go to school if you want to work in insurance, and they all said ‘Olivet College!’”

Jenkins met with a professor in the insurance program and then registered for classes starting the next fall.

When asked how Olivet College impacted him as a person, Jenkins is quick to answer. “It’s two things.

It secured a good income for the rest of my life. And it made me a better citizen – more concerned about the world and the people around me.” But what’s most special, Jenkins describes, is the spirit of individual and

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Craig ’08 and Ananda Jenkins

social responsibility. “I really believe deeply in charity and civic responsibility. If you’re not involved personally, then you can’t be surprised or upset if it turns into a mess you don’t want,” Jenkins says, referring to the need to be involved in our communities and our political system. “Professors who instilled the values of individual and social responsibility and also a love for really understanding why things are the way they are made a huge impact on my life.”

Jenkins believes in the Responsible Learners – Responsible Leaders: Olivet College 2020 and Beyond campaign, suggesting it will increase Olivet’s visibility and allow it to stand out even more as a leader – to be seen as the leader that it already is within the small, liberal arts educational community. Jenkins and his wife, Ananda, have chosen to personally support the campaign with a gift of their own. “I see it as something I have to do. It’s part of my citizenship. It’s part of giving back to the people and institution who have given me so much. I just love this place!”

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groomed many students into successful insurance agents, underwriters, claims adjusters and risk managers, since it was first named as a concentration in 1981. From its high school Insurance Academy to its flourishing online graduate school program, with an IRM undergraduate program in between, Olivet College is attracting students of all ages.

As laws and regulations change, so does the industry.

However, when other colleges were cutting or eliminating insurance education programs, Olivet College saw an opportunity. “Not only has Olivet College stayed the course, but it has expanded,” Wilds said. “Olivet is the best example of longevity and the ability to increase not just the number of students, but also scope of study. We need people coming in to the industry that have an interest, the necessary skills, and ability to speak insurance. All that comes packaged in a program like the one at Olivet College.”

Jim and Jan Wilds

JUST LIKE BREATHING

Retired insurance executive Jim Wilds has a sign in his office that sums it all up for him: “The most adaptable are the most successful.” Having had a decades-long successful career in the insurance industry, Wilds knows a thing or two about adapting to the times. And it’s Olivet College’s willingness to move with and adapt to change that has made Wilds one of the biggest fans of the Insurance and Risk Management program (IRM). So much so that he and his wife, Jan, who have no personal ties to Olivet College, have committed to sustaining and growing the IRM program by way of estate planning.

“We are very interested in supporting the mission of institutions that assisted us in achieving success in our lives and helping other institutions that make the United States the great country that it is today. In Olivet’s case, it’s all tied to its long-standing commitment to insurance education,” Wilds said. “We are both grateful to be able to assist in furthering its mission of providing one of the best insurance programs in the country.”

Olivet College is one of few institutions in the nation with an award-winning insurance program that has

“Olivet is the best example of longevity and the ability to increase not just the number of students, but also scope of study. ” JIM WILDS The Wildses believe in giving at least a percent of income to everything that has an impact on one’s life.

“It would be good if everyone gave back to organizations that are important to them or helped them get where they are. It doesn’t have to be a lot. Giving even one percent is an easy way to support more than just one thing,” Wilds said. While the couple are proud of their alma mater, they came to realize that priorities at large universities can change quickly. “Our gift at a large school does not have a large impact; however, here at Olivet College, we can have a huge impact.”

For the Wildses, if they believe in a cause or have been impacted by an organization, there’s no question they’ll give back. “It’s like asking why I breathe. It’s just because you must,” Wilds concluded.

WHY THEY GIVE “I see it as something I have to do. It’s part of my citizenship. It’s part of giving back to the people and institution who have given me so much.”

CRAIG JENKINS ’08

“It would be good if everyone gave back to organizations that are important to them. Giving even one percent is an easy way to support more than just one thing.”

JIM WILDS

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HONOR ROLL OF

DONORS LIFETIME GIVING DONORS Live Oak Society David Cutler ’65 Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa Albert ’80 and Debbie Rosenthaler Black Oak Society Anonymous Charles Blackman ’46 Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund Frederick S. Upton Foundation Kresge Foundation Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence Michigan Colleges Alliance Michael Morman ’09 Steven ’82 and Melinda (Strother) ’82 Roznowski W.K. Kellogg Foundation Bur Oak Society Anonymous Charles Stewart Mott Foundation J. Robert Gillette ’63 Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Paul and Rebecca Kennedy Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Stephen ’84 and Elizabeth Upton Pin Oak Society Attwood Foundation Richard ’80 and Cindy Beyer Thomas Burke ’82 Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. and Traci D. Corey Ann Margaret Dimond Emory M. Ford Jr. Endowment Fund Douglas and Beverly Federau Michigan Department of Education Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder Timothy E. A. Smith ’65 Women’s Board of Olivet College White Oak Society Amerisure Insurance Gail M. (Gullen) Barker ’64 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan James M. Cash and Carol A. Gruen ’76 Farm Bureau Insurance Co. George Francis Frankenmuth Insurance Company Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. David Hayhow Herrick Foundation Hugh H. Hickok Margaret Hoats ’66 Jack D. and Freeda S. Sparks Foundation Kellogg Company David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque

Jesse ’74 and Amy Lothamer Ilene Masters Chris D. McFail McGregor Fund Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ Kenneth ’58 and Carol ’58 (Blumenthal) Milner James ’70 and Lizabeth ’70 Moore Moseman Trust National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Donald Oderkirk ’64 Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella Mario A. Rodriguez ’13 State Farm Companies Foundation State of Michigan, Office of the Governor The Teagle Foundation Trane U.S. Inc. United Church Board for Homeland Ministries Whirlpool Foundation Jeffrey and Elizabeth (Larson) ’90 Wildern William Randolph Hearst Foundation Red Oak Society Air-Way Manufacturing Co. Auto-Owners Insurance Co. Jack and Mary J. Butterick Francis and Colette Coomes Dennis Daugherty ’70 Henry and Margaret Davis Marilyn (Purse) Dean ’60 Dean Transportation Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) ’77 Dieterle Frey Foundation John ’70 and Penny ’69 Gear General Electric Foundation John R. Green ’59 David and Sheila Hathaway Pamela Heos ’77 Jerry Hill Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge Craig A. Kapson ’72 Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher Donald Keller ’67 Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker Loutit Foundation Charles ’64 and Lynn McPhail Merck Co. Foundation Michigan Future Foundation Microsoft William and Karla Middlebrooks

LIFETIME GIVING SOCITIES Live Oak Society Black Oak Society Bur Oak Society Pin Oak Society White Oak Society Red Oak Society Acorn Society

North Congregational Church Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella Judith Selesky ’66 Fredda Sullivan Sparks State Farm Insurance Companies Towsley Foundation WB and Candace Thoman Foundation Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69 Acorn Society Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Alexander ’68 and Winifred Aranyos Armstrong International, Inc. William Ballagh ’88 Dr. Michael S. and Mary Bassis Begole Brownell Fund Besser Foundation Wilma Ray-Bledsoe Sandra (Vedder) Boyer ’85 Gary ’71 and Kathryn ’70 Burt David ’80 and Kimberly ’81 Byrens Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 William ’63 and Sue Cassidy Christian UCC, Sawyer Comerica Inc. Jason Conkin ’97 Ron and Evelyn (Gruen) Cortesi Covenant Association of East Lansing John ’59 and Laura Davis Terry and Maria Davis DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Dow Chemical Co. Foundation Educational Assistance Ltd. Robert Ewigleben Mike ’75 and Judy Fales Joseph Fink First Congregational Church First Congregational Church, Wayne First Congregational UCC, Alpena First Congregational UCC, Battle Creek Ford Motor Company Fund Lawrence Franks ’55 Free Spirit Construction, Inc. Peter ’66 and Sarah ’67 Fuller Gannett Foundation William ’66 and Lorain Giles

$2,500,000+ $1,000,000 - $2,499,999 $500,000 - $999,999 $250,000 - $499,999 $100,000 - $249,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 - $49,999

Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation Benny Hart Timothy Hauxwell ’83 Vern Hazard ’83 Thomas Hoisington and Louise Alderson Denise Page Hood B.J. and Teri Hull Craig Jenkins ’08 and Ananda Zaccanelli-Jenkins James and Carol Ann (Breidenstein) Johnson JSJ Corporation Chuck Kovaleski ’70 Liberty Gives Foundation Linda Logan, Ph.D. National Science Foundation Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker Phi Alpha Pi Roger Piddington ’68 Jack ’66 and Bonnie ’67 Rall Richard and Catherine Russell Arthur and Charlotte Stevens Eric ’94 and Shelley Thomas Donald Tuski ’85 UCC Local Church Ministries Council for Higher Education USX Foundation Inc. Karen ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck Vomberg Foundation Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77 Wells Fargo Commercial Banking West Michigan Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Mgmt. Society Westran Insurance Scholarship Foundation Larry K. Winegar ’74

Lifetime Giving Honor Roll represents all gifts through June 30, 2017.

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS Shipherd Society Charles Blackman ’46 Community Foundation for S.E. Michigan David Cutler ’65 Marilyn (Purse) Dean ’60 Stanley and Betsy Dole Emory & Laura Ford Charitable Fund Frankenmuth Insurance Company Rod ’81 and Amy Hathaway Hugh H. Hickok Margaret Hoats ’66 Thomas ’69 and Gayle Kolassa Robert ’57 and Sarah (Engle) ’56 Lawrence Charles McPhail ’64 James ’70 and Lizabeth ’70 Moore Timothy E. A. Smith ’65 Gruen Society Ryan and Katharine ’90 Bruneau Thomas Burke ’82 Dr. Stephen Burton ’68 Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. and Traci D. Corey Dean Transportation Michael ’77 and Jan (Harrison) ’77 Dieterle Edward Fairlamb Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Douglas and Beverly Federau Benny Hart Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Donald Keller ’67 Jesse ’74 and Amy Lothamer M3 Group Richard ’68 and Reva (Hayes) ’68 Parrella Alice (Robbins) Steinberg ’51 Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77 Jeffrey and Elizabeth (Larson) ’90 Wildern Speare Society Auto-Owners Insurance Co. Michael ’82 and Sue ’84 Baker David ’80 and Kimberly ’81 Byrens James ’70 and Cynthia Carmody Edward Christian Jason Conkin ’97 Educational Assistance Ltd. Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Vern Hazard ’83 Hegardt Foundation Timothy ’83 and Tami Hodge B.J. and Teri Hull Linda (Magalotti) ’70 and Robert Katcher Paul and Rebecca Kennedy David ’84 and Sonya Labrecque Ilene Masters Michigan Colleges Alliance Michigan Future Foundation Kenneth ’58 and Carol ’58 (Blumenthal) Milner National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

Walter ’58 and Theresa Parker Michael Pence ’84 Roger Piddington ’68 Arthur and Charlotte Stevens Andrew Tidey ’94 Karen ’81 and Keith Van Hentenryck Beverly Weidendorf ’60 Jeff ’79 and Teresa ’78 Wilson Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69 Brewer Society Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Barnes & Thornburg LLP Howard ’59 and Martha ’61 Bondy Sandra (Vedder) Boyer ’85 John ’84 and Sandra Bremner Chartwells Dining Services Terry and Maria Davis John ’59 and Laura Davis Eaton Federal Savings Bank Jackson National Life Insurance Company Craig Jenkins ’08 and Ananda Zaccanelli-Jenkins Kaliniak Design LLC Lansing School District Jacqueline Looser Michigan Youth Wrestling Association Georgie Murray & John Sanders Robert ’68 and Diane Parrella Phi Alpha Pi Richard Ries ’85 SAGE Scholars, Inc. Charles Stefanko Radney ’59 and Beverly Tucker Stephen ’84 and Elizabeth Upton Jeffrey Veronie ’91 WKAR Radio Zonta Club of East Lansing Hosford Society Stan ’72 and Linda ’74 Allison Alexander ’68 and Winifred Aranyos Delstene Atkinson Marcia (Downs) Barker ’76 Mark and Patience ’70 Becker Kelly Griggs Jack “Jake” Bishop Jr. ’72 William ’75 and Jean (Shaffer) ’75 Blair Thomas Bowling ’71 Larry ’74 and Eva Brewer Gary ’71 and Kathryn ’70 Burt Orlando ’57 and Delores Burton Delois Caldwell Jeffrey Carl ’72 Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 Ms. Cheryl Casterline Helen (Wei) Chung ’68 Eleanor Colombo ’64 Combined Insurance Company Mrs. Elizabeth J. Crosby CSM Group Mark ’66 and Janet ’67 Davison Frank ’78 and JoAnne ’79 Desy Luis ’59 and Donna Diaz

ANNUAL GIVING SOCIETIES Shipherd Society Gruen Society Speare Society Brewer Society Hosford Society Red & White Society Responsibility Society Oak Leaf Society

Cloyce Dickerson ’87 Ann Margaret Dimond Fifth Third Bank Jamey ’86 and Nicole Fitzpatrick Julie Foster ’92 George Francis Kathi Froehlich ’76 Edward Gatta Jr. ’77 William ’66 and Lorain Giles Mark ’75 and Laurie Girardin Eugene ’63 and Jo Grimley Ford Grimshaw ’57 Richard Groch ’62 Frank and Constance Hagelshaw William Halacoglu ’82 David and Sheila Hathaway Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital David Hayhow William Henson Pamela Heos ’77 Larry ’68 and Carolyn Hice Larry ’60 and Jerrilyn ’81 Holcomb Hal ’71 and Janice Hooks Michael ’82 and Diane Hoover Brian Iott ’88 Vincent Kempinski ’81 Alfred ’58 and Deanna Knickerbocker Don Lawless Ray Loeschner Linda Logan, Ph.D. Kevin Martin ’77 Jon McIver ’80 Robert ’78 and Kimberly Mette Martha Metzger ’63 Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ Michigan Fraternal Insurance Counselors Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association William and Karla Middlebrooks Wolfgang ’66 and Barbara Mieder Cynthia (Martin) Mitchell ’58 M. Michael Morse ’61 North Congregational Church North Shore Congregational Church Donald Oderkirk ’64 Sidney (Patton) Paradine ’69 Cecelia Parsell John Peshinski ’75 Larry Porter ’73 Martha (Graham) Ports ’65 PrestoSports Print-Tech, Inc.

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Michael Pugh ’68 Jack ’66 and Bonnie ’67 Rall Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76 Samuel L. Westerman Foundation John J.H. Schwarz M.D. Schweitzer, Inc. Scott ’73 and Kay ’74 Scofield Seelye Judith Selesky ’66 Maureen Smyth ’71 Mikel Snow ’66 Southern Michigan Bank & Trust State Farm Companies Foundation Clair ’80 and Nyla ’92 Stevens The Collaborative The Peoples Church of East Lansing Jeffrey Thompson ’98 Trane U.S. Inc. Gordon Traye ’69 Donald Tuski ’85 Judith Van Order Charles ’55 and Celia Weidendorf Mr. Blayne S. White ’15 Linwood “Woody” Wiley ’68 Karl ’69 and Connie ’72 Wilson Roger ’61 and Gwendolyn ’63 Wood Red & White Society AARP Michigan Aerial Drone Media LLC Thomas H. Allum ’64 Jeffrey ’75 and Deborah (Rebeck) ’76 Ash Clint Askins ’78 H. Robert Bacon ’76 David ’64 and Patricia Banks Lance Barker Harry “Bud” Beekman ’65 Ross ’71 and Jennifer ’73 Bohms Forrest ’65 and Jeri Ann ’65 Bone Gary and M. Bernadette ’82 Bowker Julie (Smith) Brooks ’77 Douglas ’73 and Suzanne Burger Jeffrey Burleigh ’81 Jack and Mary J. Butterick BW Battle Creek LLC Simon Camaj ’95 Michael ’71 and Loralee Castner Dominick Catinella ’03 Scott Cobel ’74 Dr. Jack Cribb Ronald and Cynthia ’76 Crooks Robert H. Digby M.D., M.P.H. ’65 Matthew ’07 and Gina (Hilgendorf) ’07 Domitrovich

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“ In a time when it seems like unity is falling apart, I challenge us to come

together. I challenge us not to see color. I challenge us to hear the story of someone who doesn’t look the way we do. I challenge us to choose love over hate, and let that decision change every one of our lives for the better.”

TYLER DOUGLAS ’ 18, PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR, FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAIN AND PRESIDENT OF THE BLACK STUDENT UNION

Rem and Jennifer Fairlamb Mike ’75 and Judy Fales Edward Fischer ’69 Michael Fontaine ’88 Michale and Tricia Foster Jonathan Gillette ’81 John Giroux Nicholas Glaser ’07 Edward ’80 and Cynthia ’79 Heator Richard ’52 and Hilda ’53 Herbert Sylvia Hicks-Fox ’78 David ’73 and Thelma Horn Joseph Howard ’69 C. Reid ’67 and Deborah ’69 (Brooks) Hudgins Steve ’86 and Elizabeth Hummer Mr. Stephen Hunter Gregory ’09 and Jessica ’08 Jarratt Mary (MacPherson) Jennings ’52 Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 Tim and Patti Johnston Jan ’69 and Cathy ’69 Jones Rosalie Brum Karunas Harold ’91 and Jeanne ’91 Kemp Don & Lucie Kettering Michael ’73 and Vicky ’74 Kimling Reginald Lancaster ’63 Gary Lange Larry ’75 and Joyce Lethorn

Ronald ’62 and Kay Lynch Maner Costerisan Dan ’66 and Mary Mathews Mark Maurer ’84 Russell Mawby R. Bruce Maxwell Mary Anne McMullen ’01 Charles ’76 and Kimberly ’03 Millbrook Mooville Scott ’82 and Tanya-Mari Morrison Kathleen Needham ’67 Donald Nichols ’57 Jane O’Brien ’65 Timothy ’76 and Sharon O’Brien Olivet Congregational Church Janet Orr ’65 Francis Petersen ’69 Myra Phillips ’96 Dave Pyne Peter ’65 and Nancy ’65 Raisbeck Phil Reed John ’65 and Nancy ’65 Rohde John ’64 and Rosemary Ryan Joseph Sabatella ’81 Walter Schneider ’59 Ms. Gloria J. Schutzler SERVPRO of Eaton County Robert Shegog ’74 Hilary Speare ’75

Lonnie and Barbara Spencer Larry ’64 and Virginia ’65 Spencer William ’67 and Anne Telling Mary Jane Tenny Roger ’59 and Marilyn Tharp David L. ’56 and Janice M. Thompson Susan Topping ’77 Thomas Trubac ’79 UCC Women of Michigan Ryan ’12 and Theresa ’14 Underhill United Church of Christ Christian ’96 and Laura ’00 Von Allmen Tamyra Walters ’80

Kenneth Walters ’68 Gary and M. Gail ’67 Waytena Todd Weddon ’66 Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Colleen Weston ’87 Steven Wheeler ’78 Whitetail Farms Farm Fresh Market Jeff ’84 and Patricia Wilson Seung ’62 and Teresa Woo Robert Young ’76 Zonta Club of Michigan Capitol Area Foundation

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ANNUAL GIVING DONORS

BY CLASS YEAR Class of 1938 Oak Leaf Society Caroline (Meier) Birdsall ’38

Class of 1952 Red & White Society Richard Herbert ’52 Mary (MacPherson) Jennings ’52 Responsibility Society John London ’52 Joan (Bordner) Warren ’52 Oak Leaf Society Reuben Michelson ’52

Class of 1943 Hosford Society Ivis (Larson) Carlson ’43 Oak Leaf Society June (Betterly) Simmons ’43 Barbara Thomson ’43 Class of 1945 Oak Leaf Society Carolyn Hall ’45 Caroline (Goldstein) Parker ’45 Class of 1946 Shipherd Society Charles Blackman ’46 Responsibility Society Rosalind (Blumenthal) Schmorak ’46 Oak Leaf Society Andres Scott ’46 Class of 1947 Oak Leaf Society Kathryn (Vogt) Koveleski ’47 Class of 1948 Oak Leaf Society Janet (Schwarz) Miller ’48 Marjorie (Hertzberg) Phillips ’48 Class of 1949 Oak Leaf Society Jacqueline (Parker) Bachar ’49 Darlene (Allen) Maneli ’49 Anna Mae Parry ’49 Richard Parsons ’49 Class of 1950 Oak Leaf Society Kathleen Driver ’50 Wendy (Segal) Greene ’50 Mark W. Griffin ’50 Susan Stucky Griffin ’50 Donald Mufson ’50 Class of 1951 Gruen Society Alice (Robbins) Steinberg ’51 Responsibility Society Allen Ratzlaff ’51 Oak Leaf Society John Henricks ’51

Class of 1953 Responsibility Society Paul Andrews ’53 Richard Mazur ’53 Oak Leaf Society Nancy Michelson ’53 Richard Wirsing ’53 Class of 1954 Responsibility Society James Burns ’54 Daniel Maroney ’54 Oak Leaf Society William Paul Jones ’54 Class of 1955 Hosford Society Charles Weidendorf ’55 Oak Leaf Society Hilda Harke ’55 John P. MacFarlane ’55 Bernard Pomorski ’55 Class of 1956 Shipherd Society Sarah (Engle) Lawrence ’56 Red & White Society David L. Thompson ’56 Responsibility Society Jack Fieldman ’56 Oak Leaf Society James Rogers ’56 Class of 1957 Shipherd Society Robert M. Lawrence ’ 57 Hosford Society Orlando Burton ’57 Ford Grimshaw ’57 Red & White Society Donald Nichols ’57 Responsibility Society Barbara Brummel ’57 David Hanna ’57 Oak Leaf Society Gail Akiona ’57 Gail Barget ’57

ANNUAL GIVING SOCIETIES Shipherd Society Gruen Society Speare Society Brewer Society Hosford Society Red & White Society Responsibility Society Oak Leaf Society

Karen (Gilbert) Brobst ’57 Carl Cooper ’57 Joyce (Angerer) Craig ’57 Gordon Keiser ’57 Robert King ’57 Maynard Stafford ’57 Robert Trameri ’57 Class of 1958 Speare Society Kenneth Milner ’58 Walter Parker ’58 Hosford Society Alfred Knickerbocker ’58 Cynthia (Martin) Mitchell ’58 Responsibility Society Benjamin Bernoudy ’58 Joseph C. Iauch ’58 Oak Leaf Society Bruce Chapman ’58 Margaret ’Peg’ (Anderson) Nyboer ’58 Nancy Riddell ’58 Jerry Secor ’58 Class of 1959 Brewer Society Howard Bondy ’59 John R. Davis ’59 Radney Tucker ’59 Hosford Society Luis M. Diaz ’59 Red & White Society Walter Schneider ’59 Roger Tharp ’59 Responsibility Society Shirley (Hickey) Boundy ’59 Oak Leaf Society Paul Brownell Jr. ’59 Douglas Byron ’59 Mary Jane Cooper ’59 JoAnn Dickey ’59 Patricia Graham ’59 Nancy (Bush) Greer ’59

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Richard Hacker ’59 Edward Pavlock ’59 George Purlee ’59 George Ryor ’59 Myra (Clark) Schlicht ’59 Class of 1960 Shipherd Society Marilyn (Purse) Dean ’60 Speare Society Beverly Weidendorf ’60 Responsibility Society John W. Kober ’60 Charles Schepel ’60 Owen Whitkopf ’60 Oak Leaf Society Harlan Blood ’60 David Delaney ’60 Robert Johnson ’60 Susan Walcott ’60 Arthur Weeber ’60 Class of 1961 Hosford Society M. Michael Morse ’61 Roger L. Wood ’61 Red & White Society Ronald E. Lynch ’61 Responsibility Society Norman Hoenes ’61 Louie Paquette ’61 Oak Leaf Society Beverlee Byron ’61 Robert Ferguson ’61 Walter Green ’61 James Grimshaw ’61 George Gullen ’61 Sara Henninger ’61 Frederick Moss ’61 Sharon Vincent ’61 Class of 1962 Hosford Society Richard Groch ’62

“My worries washed away when I felt the kindness of everyone on campus and

connected with my teammates. I love walking across the street to train and easily building relationships with professors and coaches thanks to the small class and team sizes.”

RONNIE LORD ’19, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR, AND BOXING CHAMPION FROM CALIFORNIA

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Red & White Society Seung Woo ’62 Responsibility Society David Carlson ’62 William Feddeler ’62 Gayther Myers ’62 Gerald Wilson ’62 Oak Leaf Society Joan Armstrong ’62 Dale Barr ’62 Richard Cardosi ’62 Charles Cilibraise ’62 Janet-Ann Crane ’62 Robert Fitzsimmons ’62 Patricia Foreman ’62 Martha (Winn) Sawyer ’62 Charles Wood ’62

Carol Wehr ’64 Marilyn (Hodgins) Wickstrom ’64

Class of 1963 Hosford Society Eugene B. Grimley ’63 Martha Metzger ’63 Red & White Society Reginald Lancaster ’63 Responsibility Society Michael Foster ’63 Gene Lorentz ’63 Noreen (Towne) Search ’63 Oak Leaf Society Robert Ball ’63 Fred C. Douglas ’63 Jeffrey Jackson ’63 Sharon (Heller) Koning ’63 Marie (Milligan) Liddle ’63 William Spokes ’63 Judith (Richardson) Vanassche ’63 Janet (McIntyre) Werner ’63 Class of 1964 Speare Society Charles McPhail ’64 Hosford Society Eleanor Colombo ’64 Donald Oderkirk ’64 Red & White Society Thomas H. Allum ’64 David Banks ’64 John Ryan ’64 Larry Spencer ’64 Responsibility Society Lee Lerner ’64 Oak Leaf Society Charles Dildine ’64 Betsy Healy ’64 Gloria (Bell) Hines ’64 William Knight ’64 Carl Luther ’64 Gordon Matheson ’64 Larry Melendy ’64 Stanley Platsis ’64

Class of 1965 Shipherd Society David Cutler ’65 Timothy E. A. Smith ’65 Hosford Society Martha (Graham) Ports ’65 Red & White Society Harry “Bud” Beekman ’65 Forrest T. Bone ’65 Robert H. Digby M.D., M.P.H. ’65 Jane O’Brien ’65 Janet Orr ’65 Peter Raisbeck ’65 John Rohde ’65 Responsibility Society Karen (Ciesielski) Bochenek ’65 Betsy Foster ’65 Nelson Graves ’65 Dominic Livedoti ’65 Chester Ray ’65 Oak Leaf Society Virginia (Dohring) Adler ’65 Thomas Appel ’65 Timothy Baird ’65 Charles Bowers ’65 Sharon Brolick ’65 Rebecca M. Brown ’65 Kay Canaan ’65 Brenton Curtis ’65 Richard Easton ’65 Vaughn Hall ’65 Marvin Schneider ’65 Irvin Sigler ’65 William Stephens ’65 Cynthia Toomey ’65 Daniel Welch ’65 Janis White ’65 Herbert Wilkinson ’65 Class of 1966 Shipherd Society Margaret Hoats ’66 Hosford Society Mark Davison ’66 William Giles ’66 Wolfgang Mieder ’66 Jack Rall ’66 Judith Selesky ’66 Mikel Snow ’66 Red & White Society Dan Mathews ’66 Todd Weddon ’66 Responsibility Society William L. Teller ’66 Oak Leaf Society Rebecca (Wright) Abate ’66 Michael Boyle ’66

William Brown ’66 Barbara Decker ’66 Susan (Richardson) Finch ’66 Deborah (Buell) Kodros ’66 Lionel Lloyd ’66 Janet (Davidson) Mathews ’66 Earl Nicholie ’66 Pam (Bankerd) Snarey ’66 Class of 1967 Gruen Society Donald Keller ’67 Red & White Society C. Reid Hudgins ’67 Marty (Mason) Jennings ’67 Kathleen Needham ’67 William Telling ’67 M. Gail Waytena ’67 Responsibility Society Joan (Peterson) Littman ’67 Paul Lundstedt ’67 Bonnie Rall ’67 William Skelley ’67 Oak Leaf Society Karlyn (Eberhardt) Dickinson ’67 Nicette (Radee) Fitts ’67 Martha (Hyde) Frahm ’67 Alexandra Grimaldi ’67 Linda Haight ’67 Joanne (Fairbanks) Keleher ’67 Marilyn (Curtis) Kettler ’67 Robert Lewallen ’67 Ann Mackenzie ’67 Susan Munn ’67 Richard Phelan ’67 Mary Eva Pieri ’67 Denyse Rice ’67 Norma (Foltz) Rogers ’67 Sylvia Scarbrough ’67 Norbert Wegienka ’67 Robert Wilks ’67 Class of 1968 Gruen Society Dr. Stephen Burton ’68 Reva (Hayes) Parrella ’68 Richard Parrella ’68 Speare Society Roger Piddington ’68 Brewer Society Robert Parrella ’68 Hosford Society Alexander Aranyos ’68 Helen (Wei) Chung ’68 Larry Hice ’68 Michael Pugh ’68 Linwood (Woody) Wiley ’68 Red & White Society Kenneth Walters ’68

Responsibility Society Linda (Bryant) Solomon ’68 Bente (Lieng) Howe ’68 Jim McCloughan ’68 Colleen Moose ’68 Lorna Spencer ’68 Emily Young ’68 Oak Leaf Society Richard Atkinson ’68 Ann (Patterson) Bock ’68 Belva Burney ’68 Terry Donnelly ’68 Anne DuVall ’68 Owen DuVall ’68 Frederick Eayrs ’68 Robert Edwards ’68 Dottie Hess ’68 Samuel Knox ’68 Alan Nagy ’68 Stephen Palmer ’68 Kasey (Wells) Renowden ’68 Dean Souden ’68 Kenneth Stepnitz ’68 Barbara Swartzell ’68 Oliver Tuthill ’68 Ronald West ’68 Skip Whittaker ’68 Andrew Wright ’68 Class of 1969 Shipherd Society Thomas Kolassa ’69 Speare Society Woodrow “Woody” Wilson ’69 Hosford Society Sidney (Patton) Paradine ’69 Gordon Traye ’69 Karl Wilson ’69 Red & White Society Edward Fischer ’69 Joseph Howard ’69 Cathy M. Jones ’69 Francis Petersen ’69 Responsibility Society Michael Lawrie ’69 Susan Richardson ’69 Oak Leaf Society Jerry Allocco ’69 Ruth (McConnell) Benson ’69 William Burdon ’69 Robert Carling ’69 Roger Dougherty ’69 Carmen Fittro ’69 Daniel Haacker ’69 Barbara Heller ’69 Richard Janeway ’69 Christine Laitner ’69 Sherian Lamarra ’69 Patricia Lewallen ’69

“ Track was the reason I looked at Olivet, but after my first visit it became more than just track. I love not being another number. I like that all the Health and Human

Performance professors know me and can joke with me. Those professors have helped, and continue to help, me realize what I want to do in the future.”

MICHAELA KALINIAK ’18, EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR, TRACK AND FIELD POLE VAULTER Annual Giving Honor Roll represents all gifts recorded from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

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“ The support of my friends, family and wife, as well as my advisor, KayDee Perry, and Leslie Sullivan, helped me get well on my way to graduating and becoming the person I want to be. Olivet

College has given me the knowledge and tools to be successful, and to live a life based on hard work, service to humanity and acceptance.”

MICHAEL STRAUSS ’17, FITNESS MANAGEMENT MAJOR, NAVY VETERAN, ALPHA PHI KAPPA BROTHER AND MEMBER OF THE VETERANS ADVOCATE GROUP Anne (Love) Lightfoot ’69 Janet Mather ’69 Kathleen Radtke ’69 Carol (McKay) Schelb ’69 Marcia (Campbell) Sumerix ’69 Class of 1970 Shipherd Society James Moore ’70 Speare Society James Carmody ’70 Linda (Magalotti) Katcher ’70 Hosford Society Patience Becker ’70 Kathryn Burt ’70 Responsibility Society Joe Chagnon ’70 Robert Foster ’70 David Hammond ’70 David Swanson ’70 Hal D. Wattles ’70 Oak Leaf Society Lynnette Bohi ’70 John Carney ’70 Patricia Carney ’70 Dennis Daugherty ’70 Henry DeRuiter ’70 Charlene (Peterson) Gordon ’70 Kathryn (Moe) Gunter ’70 Martha (Crandall) Hagerty ’70 Susan (Ide) Hofmann ’70 Lloyd Irving ’70 Mariana Karrasch ’70 Andrea (Osgood) Kramer ’70 Richard S. Miller ’70 Judith Morrison ’70 Peter Nicolaou ’70 Daniel W. Post ’70 Phillip Prettyman ’70 Nancy Sahli ’70 Michael Stephens ’70 John Strader ’70 Sue Wagner ’70 Class of 1971 Hosford Society Thomas Bowling ’71 Gary Burt ’71 Hal Hooks ’71 Maureen Smyth ’71 Red & White Society Ross Bohms ’71 Michael Castner ’71 Responsibility Society Lewis Brindle ’71 Charles Williams, Jr. ’71 Oak Leaf Society Charlotte Anspaugh ’71 Linda Bowen ’71 Barbara Boxwell ’71

Ann (Bertram) Brindle ’71 Karen Brininstool ’71 James Brunger ’71 Mack Hosack ’71 Douglas Jenzen ’71 David Kuehn ’71 Marsha (Hill) Malec ’71 Nancy (Wines) McCord ’71 Nancy (Benton) Murphy ’71 John Nash ’71 Brian Orr ’71 John Owen ’71 Allen Pienkowski ’71 Douglas Semivan ’71 Julie Semivan ’71 Caroline (Sassaman) Spotts ’71 William Vine ’71 Kim Weddon ’71 Michael Wescott ’71 Amy Witzke ’71 Timothy Zylstra ’71 Class of 1972 Hosford Society Stan Allison ’72 Jack “Jake” Bishop Jr. ’72 Jeffrey Carl ’72 Responsibility Society Calvin Drozdzak ’72 Martin Kapff ’72 Oak Leaf Society G. Asenath Andrews ’72 John Baker ’72 Mark Brady ’72 Loren Burzycki ’72 Jean (Opdyke) Chastain ’72 Jeanine (Fenner) Evans ’72 Rita (Sherrod) Nelson ’72 James Paulson ’72 Henry Schoch III ’72 Bernie Stankewicz ’72 Judy Unruh ’72 Class of 1973 Hosford Society Larry Porter ’73 Scott Scofield ’73 Red & White Society Douglas Burger ’73 David Horn ’73 Michael Kimling ’73 Responsibility Society Tina (Lincoln) Bienz ’73 Eric Boothroyd ’73 William Newhouse ’73 Paul Rimka ’73 Timothy Sheets ’73 Donald Watkins ’73 Oak Leaf Society Phillip Bachers ’73

Yvonne M. Caamal Canul ’73 Robert Clark ’73 Janice Hedge ’73 Jay Kitson ’73 Ralph Kunert ’73 Class of 1974 Gruen Society Jesse Lothamer ’74 Hosford Society Larry Brewer ’74 Red & White Society Scott Cobel ’74 Robert Shegog ’74 Responsibility Society Joan Oliver ’74 Oak Leaf Society Janice Armstrong ’74 Brian Ballinger ’74 Edith Gerber ’74 Merilee Jay ’74 Vicky Kimling ’74 Peter Lambrecht ’74 John Latta ’74 Gary Longman ’74 Richard Mattea ’74 Michael Murphy ’74 Lynda (Baber) Petrenchak ’74 Gail Rosales ’74 Daniel Salerno ’74 Catherine (Delahant) Sanders ’74 Kay Scofield ’74 Loren Shuman ’74 Jeffrey Wera ’74 Kevin Willis ’74 Class of 1975 Hosford Society William Blair ’75 Mark Girardin ’75 John Peshinski ’75 Red & White Society Jeffrey Ash ’75 Mike Fales ’75 Larry Lethorn ’75 Hilary Speare ’75 Responsibility Society Robert Hawkins ’75 Carol Melcher ’75 David Poole ’75 Oak Leaf Society William Armstrong ’75 Laurence Boyer ’75 Marilyn Bradley ’75 Edward Jamison ’75 David Macqueen ’75 Leslie Perry ’75 Noel A. Reynolds ’75 Robert Teich Jr. ’75

Class of 1976 Hosford Society Marcia (Downs) Barker ’76 Kathi Froehlich ’76 Marjorie (Wilson) Richards ’76 Red & White Society H. Robert Bacon ’76 Cynthia Crooks ’76 Charles Millbrook ’76 Timothy O’Brien ’76 Robert Young ’76 Responsibility Society Cynthia (Strebeck) Compton ’76 Dennis Horal ’76 Sandy Martin ’76 Oak Leaf Society John W. Allen ’76 Cheryl (Chapman) Barnes ’76 Marcia (Hobday) Brown ’76 David Burland ’76 Marilyn A. Haslett ’76 Steven Hassenger ’76 George Heitsch ’76 Mark Jones ’76 Camille Lavey ’76 Robert Luther ’76 Karen Mestemaker ’76 Joseph Meyers ’76 Cathy (Whelton) Muncy ’76 Mary Peacock ’76 Linda Pohly ’76 Ronald Smeltzer ’76 Don Souden ’76 James Stevens ’76 Willie Tabb ’76 Class of 1977 Gruen Society Michael Dieterle ’77 Tala Jean (Plummer) Welch ’77 Hosford Society Edward Gatta Jr. ’77 Kevin Martin ’77 Red & White Society Julie (Smith) Brooks ’77 Pamela Heos ’77 Susan Topping ’77 Responsibility Society Barron Evans ’77 Randy Boward ’77 Oak Leaf Society Lynda (Kuerth) Buitendorp ’77 James Cherven ’77 Beverly J. Demchuk-Burke ’77 Ed Guisbert ’77 Harry Haskill ’77 Carole ’Kelly’ Havens ’77 Millicent (Potter) Kruger ’77 Joan (Crabill) Larimer ’77 Raylene (Jorgensen) Robinson ’77

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“ The coaches are our backbone. Whether we have a problem in the classroom, at home with family, or in our own lives, their door is always open.”

TRENTON MONROE, ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MAJOR, AND FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

Sandra Ann Schoen ’77 John Sibley ’77 William Skillman ’77 Karen Unterbrink ’77 Bruce Wood ’77 Class of 1978 Hosford Society Robert Mette ’78 Red & White Society Clint Askins ’78 Sylvia Hicks-Fox ’78 Steven Wheeler ’78 Responsibility Society Timothy Wiltse ’78 Oak Leaf Society Randy Bays ’78 Mike Buth ’78 Lloyd Damon ’78 H. Robert Dittmer ’78 Charles Hoge ’78 John Lomacz ’78 Ammiel Najar ’78 Thomas Tucker ’78 James Wheeler ’78 Class of 1979 Speare Society Jeff Wilson ’79 Hosford Society JoAnne Desy ’79 Red & White Society Thomas Trubac ’79 Responsibility Society Cynthia Heator ’79 Oak Leaf Society Cynthia Beals ’79 Robert C. Byrens ’79 Brian Cooper ’79 Lisa Heitsch ’79 Suzanne Hewitt ’79 Susan Hutchings ’79 Anne Kasson ’79 Ruth (Fischer) Meyer ’79 Lawrence Schweitzer ’79 Class of 1980 Speare Society David Byrens ’80 Hosford Society Jon McIver ’80 Clair Stevens ’80 Red & White Society Edward Heator ’80 Tamyra Walters ’80 Responsibility Society Mark Holdren ’80 Ramona Kime ’80 Timothy St. Aubin ’80 Oak Leaf Society Jacques Beaudoin ’80 Josey (Mieras) Brouwer ’80

Rich Choponis ’80 Lawrence Cibulka ’80 Lynne Corbus ’80 Jill (Sours) Daniel ’80 Mark Mast ’80 Linda Miller ’80 Dawn (Frakes) Nash ’80 Roy Piligian ’80 Michael Schmidt ’80 Richard Vleugel ’80 Darlene Wahlberg ’80 Class of 1981 Shipherd Society Rod Hathaway ’81 Speare Society Karen Van Hentenryck ’81 Hosford Society Jerrilyn Holcomb ’81 Vincent Kempinski ’81 Red & White Society Jeffrey Burleigh ’81 Jonathan Gillette ’81 Joseph Sabatella ’81 Responsibility Society Linda Hoover ’81 Oak Leaf Society Bonnie Appell ’81 Donald Bergstrom ’81 Patrice (Briggs) Cecchin ’81 Brian L. Cilibraise ’81 David Erskin ’81 Sharon Harrington ’81 Theodore Homan ’81 Christine (Dowding) Metts ’81 Class of 1982 Gruen Society Thomas Burke ’82 Speare Society Michael Baker ’82 Hosford Society William Halacoglu ’82 Michael Hoover ’82 Red & White Society M. Bernadette Bowker ’82 Scott Morrison ’82 Responsibility Society Mary Funk-Bentley ’82 Anthony Furton ’82 Laura Vedder ’82 Oak Leaf Society Laura Dully ’82 Angela Gray ’82 Thea (Bucciero) Knott ’82 Chris Liebum ’82 Staff Sgt. Jean VanEffen ’82 Michael Vedder ’82 Class of 1983 Speare Society Vern Hazard ’83 Timothy Hodge ’83 Responsibility Society R. Richardson Levitte ’83

Susan Levitte ’83 Oak Leaf Society Cindy Melnik ’83 Thomas Sisung ’83 Vincent Wheat ’83 Class of 1984 Speare Society David Labrecque ’84 Michael Pence ’84 Brewer Society John Bremner ’84 Red & White Society Mark Maurer ’84 Jeff Wilson ’84 Responsibility Society Reginald Henry ’84 Oak Leaf Society James Heffner ’84 Joseph Impellizzeri ’84 Russell McBride ’84 Andrew Tinsley ’84 Class of 1985 Brewer Society Sandra (Vedder) Boyer ’85 Richard Ries ’85 Hosford Society Donald Tuski ’85 Oak Leaf Society Michael Bohnet ’85 Cyndy (Stephenson) D’Ascenzo ’85 Patricia (Thorne) Fisk ’85 Kelly Hunt ’85 Timothy Lawrence ’85 Danny Pantaleo ’85 Class of 1986 Hosford Society Jamey Fitzpatrick ’86 Red & White Society Steve Hummer ’86 Oak Leaf Society Suzan Felter ’86 David McCleary ’86 James Sabatella ’86 Heather Soster ’86 Tamara Ahern ’86 Class of 1987 Hosford Society Cloyce Dickerson ’87 Red & White Society Colleen Weston ’87 Oak Leaf Society James A. Groebner ’87 John Lehman ’87 Ann Marie Morse ’87 Cari (Baetens) Zupko ’87 Thomas Zupko ’87 Class of 1988 Hosford Society Brian Iott ’88 Red & White Society Michael Fontaine ’88

Responsibility Society Jerome Webster ’88 Oak Leaf Society Karen Eagleson ’88 Barry Seabrook ’88 Tom Shaw ’88 Class of 1989 Responsibility Society Mark Jensen ’89 Sheri (Carpenter) Miller ’89 Micha (Bryant) Wilkowski ’89 Oak Leaf Society Jane Erickson ’89 Colleen Kehres ’89 Colleen (Peters) Pringle ’89 Scott Ramage ’89 Chantel (Watson) Simms ’89 Class of 1990 Gruen Society Katharine Bruneau ’90 Elizabeth (Larson) Wildern ’90 Oak Leaf Society Deborah (Breiling) Buchkowski ’90 Dan Davis ’90 Todd Haehnle ’90 Timothy Johns ’90 Abbe (Smith) Siver ’90 Josephine Smith ’90 Class of 1991 Brewer Society Jeffrey Veronie ’91 Red & White Society Harold Kemp ’91 Oak Leaf Society Linda Bondy ’91 Margaret Conklin ’91 Michelle (Fontaine) McKinstry ’91 Christopher Moran ’91 Class of 1992 Hosford Society Julie Foster ’92 Oak Leaf Society Annette Brown ’92 Melissa Good ’92 Jennifer J. Waite ’92 Joyce (Bernheisel) Swartz ’92 Class of 1993 Responsibility Society Shantel (Diethrich) Launstein ’93 Oak Leaf Society William Thams ’93 Class of 1994 Speare Society Andrew Tidey ’94 Responsibility Society Eric Thomas ’94 Oak Leaf Society Tiffany (Chilver) Dykema ’94 Nathan Gross ’94 Hannah Rodocker ’94 Dorinda (Vdoviak) Scholly ’94 Class of 1995 Red & White Society Simon Camaj ’95 Responsibility Society Amy Flynn ’95 Oak Leaf Society Nicole Baker ’95

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Mary (Dean) Ellis ’95 Audrey McManus ’95 Heather Staniszewski ’95 Geoffrey Widlak ’95 Class of 1996 Brewer Society Christian Von Allmen ’96 Red & White Society Myra (Phillips) Sorenson ’96 Responsibility Society Melissa Doubleday ’96 Oak Leaf Society Kimberly Bondy ’96 Sean Flynn ’96 Ricky Hinchliffe ’96 Grant MacKenzie ’96 Holly (LaRose) Roenicke ’96 Class of 1997 Speare Society Jason Conkin ’97 Class of 1998 Hosford Society Jeffrey Thompson ’98 Oak Leaf Society Todd Meredith ’98 Saudia (Santure) Kneffel ’98 Class of 1999 Responsibility Society Suresh Acharya ’99 Jamie (Byrens) Collins ’99 Oak Leaf Society Jeffrey D. Campbell ’99 Christina Chateauvert ’99 Matthew Wait ’99 Class of 2000 Red & White Society Laura VonAllmen ’00 Oak Leaf Society Amanda (Thorman) Harvath ’00 Lisa Webb ’00

Class of 2001 Red & White Society Mary Anne McMullen ’01 Responsibility Society Lamontriale Hale ’01 Oak Leaf Society Tiffani Darling ’01 Heather (Connell) Lybrand ’01 Class of 2002 Oak Leaf Society Beau Barnum ’02 Lisa Lehman ’02 Jayne (Dell) Walker ’02 Class of 2003 Red & White Society Dominick Catinella ’03 Responsibility Society William Deemer ’03 Jason Meadows ’03 Oak Leaf Society Gina Florzak ’03 Kristine (Barker) Koenig ’03 Ponja Vahs ’03 Class of 2004 Oak Leaf Society Melody Betts ’04 Andrew Boyd ’04

Class of 2007 Red & White Society Gina (Hilgendorf) Domitrovich ’07 Matthew Domitrovich ’07 Nicholas Glaser ’07 Responsibility Society Michael Ryan ’07 Oak Leaf Society Stacey Assell ’07 Amanda Hergenreder ’07 Matthew Jezior ’07 Hristo Kozhuharov ’07 Jaymee (Scott) Parker ’07 Todd Stafford ’07 Janet Zeaiter ’07 Class of 2008 Brewer Society Craig Jenkins ’08 Responsibility Society Melanie Engels ’08 Jessica Jarratt ’08 Oak Leaf Society Ken Bunting ’08 Anthony Hall ’08 Deyan Kozhuharov ’08 Michael Terranova ’08

Class of 2005 Responsibility Society McKinsey Golfin ’05 Oak Leaf Society Molly (Reed) Goaley ’05 Kelly (Murphy) Parker ’05

Class of 2009 Red & White Society Gregory Jarratt ’09 Responsibility Society Kyle Labrecque ’09 Oak Leaf Society Michael Birdsley ’09 Corie (Greene) Misko ’09

Class of 2006 Oak Leaf Society Bryan Beverly ’06 Willem Drogt ’06 Meghan Kunzelman ’06

Class of 2010 Oak Leaf Society Antoine T. Currie ’10 Benjamin Hitchcock ’10 Karlie McManaman ’10

Travis Stickler ’10 Blake Walters ’10 Class of 2011 Oak Leaf Society Megan N. Colby DPT ’11 Mariah J. Cosper ’11 Dana M. (Yeager) Gill ’11 Serafin Llerena ’11 Laura J. Markin ’11 Ashley Ransom ’11 Class of 2012 Oak Leaf Society Ms. Chelsea E. Armstrong ’12 Ms. Jennifer L. Baum ’12 Ms. Elizabeth F. Romeo ’12 Class of 2013 Responsibility Society David M. Firlik ’13 Class of 2014 Red & White Society Theresa Underhill ’14 Oak Leaf Society Ms. Haley A. Bazzani ’14 Mr. Katie M. Dobis ’14 Ms. Helen A. Macqueen ’14 Class of 2015 Hosford Society Blayne S. White ’15 Oak Leaf Society Abigail Beaver ’15 Josh P. Kofflin ’15 Class of 2016 Oak Leaf Society Taylor Gorr ’16 Benjamin Hart ’16 Ryan McGee ’16 Hunter Teare ’16

Annual Giving Honor Roll represents all gifts recorded from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

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