IN MEMORY
DANIEL F. RIVA ’81H
“At Rollins, I discovered who I
dreamed of being, found my passions, and learned to use my own voice.” –Amanda Peters Hopkins ’03 Alumni Board Member
DANIEL F. RIVA ’81H passed away following a battle with bone cancer on October 22, 2008. A World War II hero and a continuing-education pioneer, Riva was dean of the Central Florida School of Continuing Education—now the Hamilton Holt School—from 1969 to 1981. Riva came to the Holt School following an illustrious 28-year career as a pilot, diplomat, and educator in the U.S. Air Force, during which he reached the rank of colonel and earned 32 military decorations, including the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross. At the Holt School, Riva enthusiastically instituted new programs, majors, and courses, encouraging the instructors to be innovative in creating exciting curricula for adult learners. Criminal justice was his most successful major, filling the evening campus with police officers eager to grow in their profession. An astute veteran of the Washington scene, Riva secured substantial federal funding for the program, and a master’s degree in criminal justice was added. Riva was cited frequently as a scholar, author, teacher, and administrator as he transformed the young school into an accredited and financially sound component of Rollins College and what Rollins professor Marvin E. Newman called “one of the nation’s first truly quality educational institutions targeted to adults.” Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Riva received a BS from Springfield College, an MA from the George Washington University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. Upon his retirement, Rollins College awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws and the permanent rank of dean emeritus. “Dr. Daniel Riva made a profound difference in what would later become the Hamilton Holt School,” said Sharon Carrier, current Holt School dean. “He inspired and helped many students to achieve their educational goals.”
CLASS NEWS SUBMISSIONS
In 2007, Riva’s son Kyle ’79MBA, former chair of the Hamilton Holt School Board of Advisors, honored his father’s service to the College by establishing a $100,000 endowed scholarship in his father’s name. Riva is also survived by his wife, Kimiko; son Richard; daughter Linda ’75; brother Vincent; and sister Henrietta. His family requests that any donations in his memory be sent to the Daniel F. Riva Endowed Scholarship at Rollins College Hamilton Holt School, 1000 Holt Avenue–2725, Winter Park, FL 32789. Riva will be interred with honors in Arlington National Cemetery.—Renée Anduze ’04HH
PHOTO BY LAURA J. COLE ’04 ’08MLS
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YOUNG ALUMNI KEEP FRIEND’S MEMORY ALIVE “SHELBY AND I CONTRIBUTE TO
THE AMY LATHROP ’00 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND AS IT PROVIDES OTHERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE WHAT AMY
THE ROLLINS FUND Support the Journey
LOVED ABOUT ROLLINS COLLEGE AND LIFE.”
—CALLIE COSENTINO ’01
EACH YEAR, SISTERS CALLIE ’01 AND SHELBY ’02 COSENTINO make a leadership gift to support The Amy Lathrop ’00 Memorial Scholarship, an annual scholarship fund established in 2007 in memory of their dear friend Amy Lathrop ’00, who passed away on July 11, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. A fitting tribute to a vibrant young woman who was passionate about the environment,
’59 Robert Schuder died July 19, 2007. Bob was a general contractor. He was preceded in death by a son and is survived by his wife Jeanette Windsor Schuder ’60, two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren. ’64 Florence Eveslage Royce died February 3, 2008. ’61 John N. Muszynski died July 23, 2008. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marines in WWII as a radio operator, supporting the naval fleets in the liberation of Europe and gaining a lifelong fascination with radio. In 1945, he co-founded the Air Base Grill in Orlando. He also taught history and art at Boone High School, regaling students with colorful stories of the past. During the summers, he worked as a radio officer on merchant ships, traveling extensively throughout
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Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia. John is survived by his wife Dorothy, a stepson, four daughters, and 12 grandchildren. ’64 Clark R. Wilcox died February 13, 2008. Clark was the founder, president, CEO, and managing partner of Wilcox & Associates—an executive search firm dedicated to identifying the highest quality candidates to assist “C” level decision makers and human resources professional in finding the talent they need to manage and grow their businesses. The firm was founded in 1996 and had a well-documented track record helping clients find senior-level human-capital solutions for their strategic, specialty, and diversity recruitment needs. Clients included JP Morgan Chase, Freddie Mack, ATMI, Agent Logic, Indevus Pharmaceuticals,
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and IN Q Tel. Before starting his business, Clark was an agent lender to many Fortune 500 companies. He is survived by his wife Jacquie, two sons, a daughter, a stepson, a stepdaughter, and seven grandchildren. ’80 Peggy Ann Foster-Petrosky died August 4, 2008. Her accomplished real estate career with Stiles Real Estate and Caldwell Banker was not a major focal point of Peggy’s wonderful life. She loved being social, from the moment she stepped onto the Rollins campus, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her husband.
animals, and nature, the scholarship benefits a Rollins student studying environmental studies. Amy’s friend Andrea Henderson Ehresman ’99 ’02MBA worked with the College’s Development
>> ROLLINS ALUMNI: CONNECTED FOR LIFE—Let your classmates know where life after graduation has taken you. Visit rollins.edu/alumni/ updates/classnews. shtml to submit your class news today or send it to the Office of Alumni Relations, 1000 Holt Avenue – 2736, Winter Park, FL 32789. Thanks for staying connected!
Office to establish the memorial fund. “Amy was a wonderful friend, confidante, leader, and an inspiration to us all,” Andrea said. “I wanted to find a way to ensure that her love and vision of life would continue at Rollins.” Callie remembers Amy for her vibrant personality, warm smile, and passion for the environment and animals. “Shelby and I contribute to the scholarship fund as it provides others with the opportunity to experience what Amy loved about Rollins College and life. It is a way to keep Amy in our hearts and allows us to remember and follow her example of giving to others.” If you would like to join Callie, Shelby, and Andrea in giving to The Amy Lathrop ’00 Memorial Scholarship Fund this year, please
’80 Jon R. Reiker ’97MBA died November 15, 2007. He is survived by his wife Melissa Baio Reiker ’94HH, a son, and a daughter.
send your donation (indicating “Lathrop” in the check’s memo line) to: Rollins Development Office, 1000 Holt Avenue - 2750, Winter Park, FL 32789.—Leslie Carney ’03
SPRING | 2009
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