In This Issue
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ON THE COVER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
A Gathering of Waves
The beloved tradition known as M.I.T.A.Y. celebrates 25 years in Long Beach.
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From the Archives
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Original Campus Tour
A historical look at the Pepperdine University Libraries.
A tour of the first Pepperdine campus results in a charming excursion for GPC alumni and current Pepperdine students.
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A Dream Fulfilled
Franklin T. Burroughs (‘58) reveals the inspiration behind his published memoir, The Pepper Tree Kingdom.
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John Scolinos Endowed Award and Baseball Kick-off Dinner Pepperdine baseball alumni honor an esteemed former coach by supporting today’s young players.
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
Brief update on the post-grad endeavors of Dr. Robin Lester (‘62) and his new book.
Remembering fellow alumni recently passed.
BACK COVER Upcoming Events
A look ahead at opportunities for alumni to stay connected to Pepperdine.
Student Alumni Organization (SAO) and Pepperdine Ambassadors Council (PAC) students came together to learn about the history of George Pepperdine College. Pictured (left to right): Paige Wandling (SAO), Calvin McCutchen (PAC), Dujon Smith (SAO), Keb Doak (PAC), and Liesl Kim (SAO). Seaver College student Calvin McCutchen and GPC alumna Susan Giboney (’62) touring the original campus by foot, swapping tales of Pepperdine campus life then and now.
Students, alumni, and staff pictured with the fountain where Dolores once resided. Front row (left to right): Vera Yuan, Katie Kern, Susan Giboney (’62), Don Aston (’61), Evan Dean, Bob Andrew (’58), Della Andrew (’64), and Harry Nelson (’50). Back row (left to right): Paige Wandling, Brooke Bowhay, Hannah Dean (’11), Katie Richardson, JJ Breilh, Angela Kappus, Dujon Smith, Liesl Kim, Kali Jelen, Corinne Schlachter, Mitch Bennett, Paul Perry (’50), Calvin McCutchen, Keb Doak, Dennis Lawrence (’09), and Chad Quiñones.
We want to hear from you! The Promenade newsletter needs your stories! If you are an alumnus of George Pepperdine College, please consider submitting an article about your personal memories of days at the original campus at 79th and Vermont. We are also interested in hearing the interesting stories of your activities since graduation. Share these precious memories with your fellow alumni by sending your story of anywhere between 300 and 600 words to the GPC Alumni Affairs office at the following address:
By e-mail:
By mail: GPC Alumni Affairs gpc@pepperdine.edu c/o: Promenade Newsletter, TAC 311 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263-4348 Please also send along any photos you have to complement your story. We will gladly scan the photos and mail the originals back to you upon completion of the publication. Please include brief explanations or descriptions of each photo, including the first and last names of anyone appearing in them (if known).
GO WAVES!
Promenade Staff Editor • Matt Ebeling (’99) Graphic Designer • Matt Mosher (interior), Lizabeth Waldvogel (’05) (cover) Production Manager • Jill McWilliams Copy Editor • Vincent Way
Advisory Committee • Paul Perry (’50), Ken Rice (’57), John Katch (’60), Harry Nelson (’50) Contributing Writers • Avesta Carrara, Melissa Nykanen, Hannah Dean (’11), Dr. Franklin T. Burroughs (’58), Lorraine (Hill) Brinton (’60)
Article Legend SC = Seaver College SOL = School of Law GSBM = Graziadio School of Business and GSEP = Graduate School of Education and Management Psychology SPP = School of Public Policy