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DEPAUW MAGAZINE • SPRING 2008

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Meet Brian W. Casey
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY’S 19th
th PRESIDENT
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND INFORMATION
 From the
CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD of TRUSTEES
 ePauw has successfully completed one of
the most challenging, and most invigo-
rating, tasks in the life of a university:
namely, the selection of a new president.
It also is one of the most serious respon-
sibilities of the Board of Trustees, because the chosen
leader will have a long-term impact on the future of the
University. Being closely engaged in the presidential search
and getting to know Brian W. Casey during this time, I
am confident that DePauw’s 19th president is superbly R. David Hoover
qualified to lead the University.
Perhaps most inspiring to me during the search process was the
high level of interest and support that I felt among alumni, students,
faculty and staff members, and community leaders. The Board of
Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee received a great
deal of helpful input from the DePauw community. An impressive
number of faculty members, students and alumni participated in the
on-campus forums with the final two presidential candidates, and they
asked many thoughtful questions about the candidates and what they
could bring to the DePauw community. Feedback submitted to the
University’s Web site following the forums was very valuable for the
search committee members as they made their final evaluations.
The announcement on Feb. 21 that Brian Casey will be our next
president was made at a press conference followed by a luncheon in
Indianapolis. I had the pleasure of introducing Brian at the press
conference and was very favorably impressed by his comments and
responses to questions. Later in the afternoon, an on-campus reception
was held at the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing
Arts. There was a sense of genuine interest and excitement on the
part of the many faculty and staff members, students and alumni
who warmly welcomed the new president in true DePauw fashion.
It strengthened my confidence that with this kind of commitment in
the DePauw community, we have the capability to build even further
upon the great university that DePauw is today.
I particularly want to thank Trustee Sarah Reese Wallace ’76, who
chaired the 17-member Presidential Search Committee, which included
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nine other trustees, four faculty members, two students
and one administrator. I congratulate Sarah and the
committee members who so well handled their daunting
assignment of reviewing more than 200 strongly quali-
fied candidates and presenting the Board with one final
recommendation. By devoting many hours to meetings
and interviews during the search process, they performed
a great service for DePauw.
It was a nine-month international presidential search
– the most comprehensive in DePauw’s 171-year history
– and it yielded a very special leader. Brian, who comes to DePauw
from Harvard University, is a dynamic, thoughtful, energetic and
erudite individual. He is a leader who will promote the virtues and
relevance of a liberal arts education to the national and international
community, enhance DePauw’s academic programs and build upon
the University’s rich traditions. As Brian investigated the University
and came to know it better during the interview process, he began
to refer to DePauw as an “absolute jewel of a liberal arts college.” I
am confident he will carry this message to all publics.
I want to recognize President Robert G. Bottoms, the longest-
serving president in the University’s history, who has guided DePauw
since 1986. DePauw is in a very strong position for the new president
because of the excellent leadership Bob has given during the last 22
years. The DePauw community owes him a huge debt of gratitude
for all that he’s done for the University. He also has my personal
thank-you. Bob has been of invaluable assistance in beginning to
make the transition to his successor. In his role as president emeritus
and director of the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, I know Bob will
continue to provide leadership in key areas for DePauw.
I thank especially all DePauw alumni for your enthusiastic support
of the selection of Brian Casey as DePauw’s next president, beginning
July 1. I encourage you to read more about him in this issue of DePauw
Magazine. I also urge you to take advantage of opportunities to meet
and get to know our new president at events on campus and around
the country in the coming months. I know he is looking forward to
meeting you.
– R. David Hoover ’67
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W.Casey DePauw’s 19th president
Nine-month international search ends successfully

After a nine-month international search process, Brian W. Casey, associate dean for academic affairs

in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, was named DePauw’s 19th president during

a press conference in Indianapolis on Feb. 21. Board of Trustees Chair R. David Hoover ’67 made the

announcement in the morning, and students, faculty and staff members, and alumni welcomed him

at an afternoon reception in the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts.

Casey will succeed Robert G. Bottoms, who will retire as president on June 30 after 22 years

as the University’s leader. Bottoms will become president emeritus and director of the Janet Prindle

Institute for Ethics located in the DePauw Nature Park.

“With Dr. Bottoms’ decision 10 months ago, we started the search process and quickly had a

pool of candidates that exceeded 200,” said Sarah Reese Wallace ’76, a DePauw trustee and chair

of the 17-member Presidential Search Committee, which included nine other trustees, four faculty

members, two students and one administrator. “Through a series of interviews, our list became

shorter, and our esteem for Brian Casey continued to grow. His experiences at Harvard and Brown

University show that he is an astute academic planner and champion of faculty, and his personal

magnetism – whether in speaking to a large group or in one-on-one conversations – is contagious.

The search committee’s vote for Dr. Casey was quick and unanimous, and we are thrilled to announce

him as our new president.” The committee’s recommendation was confirmed by a vote of the Board

of Trustees.

Following the announcement, DePauw Magazine editor Larry G. Anderson interviewed Dr.
(Photo: Alex Turco ’10)

Casey as he began to prepare for the presidency. A summary of that conversation follows.

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Brian W. Casey
At a
Glance
• He was born and raised in New Jersey.
(Photo: Alex Turco ’10)

• He received a B.A. degree in philosophy and economics at the University of Notre

Dame in 1985, graduating summa cum laude and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He was
captain of the varsity swimming team.

• He earned a law degree from the School of Law at Stanford University, graduating
with honors. He was a member and article editor of the Stanford Law Review.

• A member of the New York and California bars, he practiced corporate law with the
firm of Davis Polk and Wardwell in the New York and London offices.

• He left the practice of law and entered the graduate program in the History of
American Civilization at Harvard University.

• In 2000 he obtained a Ph.D. from Harvard with the completion of his dissertation,
Romancing the Campus: Nostalgia and American Higher Education, 1880 to 1940.

• At Harvard, he taught in both the History Department and in the History and
Literature Program.

• While still in graduate school, he accepted a position as special adviser to the president
at Brown University.

• He moved to a full-time position at Brown upon completion of his graduate studies

at Harvard, eventually becoming associate provost for academic planning.

• In January 2006, he started in his current position as associate dean for academic
affairs in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard.

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DEPAUW MAGAZINE: You have spent time at Harvard, Brown, Stanford and Notre Dame
universities either as an administrator or student. What was your experience like at these
institutions?
BRIAN CASEY: Surprisingly, while these institutions are quite different, they share many
characteristics. I think the most noticeable is that each of these institutions has a distinct and
rather strong personality. Each of them knows what they are, they embrace what they are, and
they enthusiastically nurture their cherished identities and essential cultures. I have enjoyed
being part of institutions that have a strong sense of their identities.
I was a varsity athlete at Notre Dame, and many people are interested to hear about my
time on the swimming team. But Notre Dame was the place where I became intellectually
awakened. I had a number of absolutely spectacular professors at Notre Dame who challenged
me and allowed me to grow intellectually across the liberal arts. My time in the library and
classrooms was in many ways as exciting as my times competing as an athlete.
Stanford is fascinating because it’s a place that’s committed to education, professional
education, athletics and entrepreneurship at very high levels. It is always bracing to be part of
an institution that is moving into the highest levels of achievement. You could feel Stanford’s
ambitions just walking on the campus.
Brown is where I grew up as an administrator. I came in as a special assistant to the president
and moved to the provost’s office. That was a thrilling, enriching experience. Brown is a place
where students and faculty members are intellectually engaged; I liked Brown’s intellectual
liveliness, and I greatly enjoyed supporting that as an administrator.
At Harvard I have been both a graduate student and a dean. Harvard is unapologetically
committed to excellence at the highest level, and it has enormous resources and worldwide
reputation. To be part of something so committed to excellence across all areas is an invaluable
experience. Excellence is a practice; it’s a commitment. It is not something that just happens.
Harvard taught me that.

(Photo: Bill McAdow)

Brian W. Casey, right, talks with faculty members at a reception on campus.

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(Photo: Kevin Kiley)
From left: Board of Trustees Chair R.
David Hoover, Brian W. Casey and Trustee
Sarah Reese Wallace, chair of the Presi-
dential Search Committee, at the press
conference announcing DePauw’s 19th
president.
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DEPAUW MAGAZINE: What motivated you
to seek the presidency at DePauw?
BRIAN CASEY: My name emerged during
the early part of the search, and I was ap-
proached about whether I would consider
the position. Having attended a university
in Indiana and having worked in American
higher education for a dozen years, I was
certainly quite aware of DePauw; it’s one of
the great liberal arts colleges in America. So,
I began my own education about DePauw.
I visited campus on my own before anyone
had met me, and I went on one of the campus
admission tours. I also started exploring what
DePauw has achieved during the past 15
years or so, and I was amazed and awed by what this institution has been able to accomplish.
Over a series of months, I took an advanced degree in everything about DePauw, and I found
myself intrigued with DePauw and understanding why there are so many people in love with
the University.
DEPAUW MAGAZINE: As you learned more about the University during the presidential
search process, what things have most impressed you about the DePauw community?
BRIAN CASEY: I was extremely struck, first, by the knowledge that the Trustees have about
the institution; second, their commitment to it; and third, their willingness to be quite bold
about what DePauw can be. In meeting after meeting, I could feel a board committed to mak-
ing the University better known in the U.S. and around the world. They want the institution
to be part of the national conversation. It was obvious that the Board is committed to helping
the next president succeed and enriching DePauw. That commitment was palpable during the
interview process, and quite energizing, actually.
DEPAUW MAGAZINE: DePauw has made significant progress on its five-year strategic plan,
Securing Our Legacy. How will the strategic plan help you, as a new president?
BRIAN CASEY: Perhaps the most important thing about the plan is that the board has very
carefully and very deeply considered what it is that DePauw ought to do. As president, I will be
lucky to have a board that has engaged very difficult questions and conducted a rather lengthy
deliberative process about what DePauw can be. When you develop a plan in a meaningful
way, the creation of the plan actually changes the institution itself. It is impressive that the
University went through this process and is committed to fostering intellectual life, diversity,
use of technology, and the arts. I’m quite pleased by the plan, and I feel fortunate to have the
opportunity to build upon a process that has been conducted so seriously.
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DEPAUW MAGAZINE: What do you think are the greatest challenges or opportunities for
higher education and DePauw today?
BRIAN CASEY: One of the greatest challenges that DePauw and other institutions face is
the real erosion of trust in our nation’s colleges and universities. There has been an enormous
amount of media attention about how universities use their endowments and how they determine

(Photo: Kevin Kiley)

their tuition rates. I think the days are coming to an end when the public simply accepted the
central role of universities in our culture and the way institutions shape their agendas and use
From left: Trustee Marvin E. Flewellen
their considerable resources. There is a much higher level of scrutiny being applied. We can be ’85, Brian W. Casey, and Lisa Hollander,
afraid of that, or we can embrace it. vice president for development and alumni
relations and a member of the Presidential
Of course, it is up to us to explain what we do and why, frankly, it is so resources intensive. Search Committee.
What DePauw does and the education it provides is an enormously expensive enterprise. To
have a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, to move students through small classes with deep faculty
interaction, to provide the array of intellectual opportunities that DePauw does – that is just
an expensive endeavor. The tuition that DePauw charges does not at all cover the cost of the
education the University provides. I welcome the scrutiny, because the scrutiny will show just
“The most important
how good DePauw is, and just how deep and rich is the education DePauw provides to its
students. thing for me to do
DEPAUW MAGAZINE: What goals have you set for your first year as DePauw president?
BRIAN CASEY: The most important thing for me to do in my first year is to listen and learn.
in my first year
I am about to begin a year in which I will be the ultimate freshman; I have so much to learn
about the students, faculty, alumni and traditions of the University. The one thing I will to is to listen
do right away is to tell DePauw’s story unapologetically. I think the stories that DePauw tells
about itself are not as strong as the University actually is. More of the nation and the world and learn.”
must know about what I’ve been calling a jewel of a liberal arts college. I will, from the very
first day, speak unapologetically, to as wide an audience as possible, about just how strong and
compelling a university there is here in Greencastle, Indiana.
(Photo: Bill McAdow)

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DEPAUW MAGAZINE: In what ways should alumni expect to hear
from you as president?
BRIAN CASEY: There are people who are spending much time and
effort thinking about my calendar for the first year and trying to find
a balance between an internal focus and an external focus. As I said
before, I want to spend a lot of time learning about the students and
faculty members on campus, but at the same time I expect to do quite
a bit of traveling in order to get to know the wider DePauw commu-
nity. I fully expect I will attend a number of alumni gatherings so I
have a chance to meet more alumni. When alumni return to campus
for alumni events and other traditional DePauw gatherings – such as
Alumni Reunion Weekend and Old Gold Weekend – I will be sure to
meet them. I’ve already met many alumni, and I know how enthusiastic
(Photo: Bill McAdow)

they are about DePauw.

I think alumni will find out quickly that I have a great deal of
energy and enthusiasm for DePauw, so I am willing to think as boldly as they wish me to. I
plan to make DePauw as great a university as they know it to be and that the world should
know it to be.

DEPAUW MAGAZINE: What do you like to do in your spare time?

BRIAN CASEY: Well, I’m a dedicated swimmer, and I still compete in master’s swimming, a
national and international level of competition for swimmers above the age of 25. I still train
quite heavily, and I haven’t fallen too far off my college times. I’m happiest during the day
when I’ve been able to start it with swimming. I swim with a group of people in Harvard’s
pools, and most of my fellow swimmers don’t particularly know what I do as academic affairs
dean at Harvard. They just think of me as Brian, the butterflyer. It’s very nice to have an hour
or so per day when I’m just a swimmer.

Another thing – and this goes back to my training as a historian – I love reading history.
When I travel a lot on a plane, I can find myself lost in a book for hours at a time. When I’m
not in the president’s office or otherwise performing presidential duties, you’ll probably find
me either in the pool or reading history.
(Photo: Lenny Del Rosario ’07)

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You might think your gift won’t matter …

but it will!
Take a look at the chart below, and you’ll see that alumni from colleges we consider to be
our peer schools support them at a higher rate. We can do better than 37 percent …

but not without

YOU.
Alumni tell us all the time that the campus is gorgeous, that they are proud to call DePauw
their alma mater. BUT, they believe we don’t need their support.

The truth is, EVERY gift matters when you measure alumni participation. Participation rates
signify alumni pride and loyalty. Your participation means that a DePauw education matters in
life. It’s a relevant education, it’s a life-changing experience, and it continues to give back to you.

We can do better than

37 percent.
We are about to embark upon an exciting new chapter in DePauw’s future. Our stand-
ing among our peers can reflect the enormous pride that you have in your alma mater. Please be
among those who will make an Annual Fund gift of any amount before June 30. Thank you
for all that you do for DePauw.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hollander
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

ALUMNI PARTICIPATION RATES OF LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES

Davidson College (N.C.) 60%
Carleton College (Minn.) 56%
Washington & Lee University (Va.) 46%
Oberlin College (Ohio) 41%
Kenyon College (Ohio) 39%
Grinnell College (Iowa) 38%
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (Ind.) 37%
Wabash College (Ind.) 37%
Denison University (Ohio) 36%

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TONY BLAIR: Global leadership is crucial

for a rapidly changing world

(Photo: Bill McAdow)

FIFTH BRITISH PRIME MINISTER SPEAKS AT DEPAUW
Tony Blair, prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1997-2007, became
the fifth British prime minister to speak at DePauw when he gave The Timothy and Sharon
Ubben Lecture on Monday, March 3. Titled “Challenges and Opportunities Facing 21st
Century Citizens of the World,” it was Blair’s first speech in the United States since stepping
down as prime minister in June.
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“The Middle East – and I’m there a lot – is a region in transition; the question is, in transi-
tion to what? And that’s why it’s important that we exercise this global leadership now,” Blair
said. “It’s urgent; the world can’t wait for us to discover five, 10 years down the line that we
missed our opportunity to shape the 21st century in the right way.”
Economic change is also global. “Essentially, every economy in the world is being changed
rapidly, fundamentally by globalization and technological change, so that there are new econo-

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mies being created, particularly in the Far East.” Vietnam, he said, is “particularly dynamic” and
will be a “first world economy” in only a few years. “The center of gravity is shifting eastward,”
according to Blair.
The threat of terrorism still looms large, the former prime minister maintained, pointing
out that some 40 countries suffered serious terrorist attacks in the past year, including Nigeria
and Thailand. “If we are going to defeat this global terrorist threat, we have to defeat it, yes,
by military means where necessary,” Blair said. “But we also need to recognize that it’s a battle
of ideas; that we have to win people’s hearts and minds, as well.”
“They are global challenges. No one country can meet those challenges,” said Blair, who
admitted to the crowd that he is familiar with the speech Harold Macmillan delivered at DePauw
in 1958. It was carried live on national television from Blackstock Stadium while Macmillan
was the sitting prime minister.
“He spoke then about the interdependence of the world, and he spoke then about the need
for America and Britain to realize the world as it was after the post-war years was not going
to be the world as it was going to be in the years to come. And he was absolutely right,” Blair
said. “And what has happened today in the year 2008 is that this idea of interdependence that
was a sort of political cliché has actually come to fulfillment. We are interdependent today. No
one country, not even this country – powerful and great though it is – is strong enough to be
able to handle and to meet the global challenges that we face on its own.”
What is required, according to Blair, is a “global coalition to achieve the global action that
is necessary for our future, based on globally acceptable values.” But while the world is shifting
quickly, “the political institutions and the political attitudes needed to overcome these challenges
are shifting far too slow.
“I think there’s tremendous possibility in this world today, precisely
because of the way the world changes. But there’s also an urgency about
the challenges that it poses,” he continued. “This is a great country.
We need its leadership in the world, and that leadership has got to be
(Photo: Bill McAdow)

based on values that unite, with a coalition that is broad enough to

address the world that is emerging as well as the world that has already
emerged. And it has to be an agenda that allows us to act effectively
and also quickly.”

(Photo: Bill McAdow)

During a question-and-answer session, in which DePauw student
journalists presented Blair with questions that had been e-mailed,
the former prime minister was quizzed about his support for the Iraq war. “The best I can do Tony Blair greets
DePauw student
is to make the decision I think is right. Now I don’t know whether I am right or not; lots of journalists, left to
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real, it is in large parts of the world. If we show for a moment weakness in the face of it, we’re Q. Ratchford ’11,
going to lose this battle. And I tell you, we cannot afford to lose it, not for us and not for the WGRE radio; and
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generations to come.”
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Read more about Blair’s lecture at

www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp
or view a photo gallery at
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More than 4,200 prospective students

apply for admission in fall
International applicants increase 228 percent
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Applications for enrollment at DePauw University in the fall have eclipsed
4,200, and the number of applications completed by international (non-U.S.
citizen) students is up 228 percent.
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“We extended the application deadline from Feb. 1 to Feb. 15 because of the flurry of
activity we were seeing,” said Stefanie D. Niles, vice president of admission and financial aid.
“It is shaping up to be a robust conclusion to another very fine year for the University.”
As of Feb. 15, a total of 4,225 applications were received by DePauw, compared to 4,076 received
by the same period a year ago. The 2008 number is the second highest in the last four years.
Students from more than 40 nations have completed 262 applications as of the same period,
compared with 80 a year ago. “Our efforts to increase international matriculants, a key tenet
of the University’s strategic plan, are clearly making a difference,” Niles said. “Our goal is to
create a liberal arts campus environment that reflects the global society our students will live
and work in, and we’re making exciting inroads toward achieving that.
“Three admission staff members spent time in 28 countries working with students and their
families, which certainly has had an impact. Alumni who live in other countries also were very
helpful in assisting DePauw with the recruitment process,” Niles said.
The DePauw School of Music received 292 applications, an 18 percent increase over 247
a year earlier. Four hundred and fifty applicants are seeking Ruth Clark and Philip Holton
Memorial Scholarships, while another 198 are seeking the LEAD (Leadership, Education, and
Diversity) scholarship.
The number of prospective students submitting “early decision” applications by the Nov.
1 deadline saw a 30 percent climb. Early decision is an option for students who, early in their
senior year, are sure that they wish to enroll at DePauw.
The 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) finds that students at DePauw are
more academically engaged – in and out of the classroom – than undergraduates at peer institu-
tions and the national average. The Open Doors 2007 report indicates that DePauw continues to
be one of the top colleges in the United States for the percentage of students who study abroad.

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Bringing the global experience to DePauw
How international students are
building a diverse community
on campus
“I had the kind of class today that I hope we can have everyday at
DePauw,” says Paul B. Watt, Walter E. Bundy Professor of Religious
Studies and professor of Asian studies.
“In the History of Japan class, the topic was Japanese education after
World War II. We talked about the education system, curriculum and
entrance exams at various stages; then we had Chinese students talk
about their experiences in China, and we had the American students
talk about their educational experiences in the U.S. In addition, we
had two guests – a Japanese student and a Korean student – and we
used short videos to bring these foreign places to life.”
Similarly, Watt appreciates the viewpoints of international students
in his Asian studies courses. “Having international students there and
able to talk about a subject like the Japanese invasion of China, from
their point of view, makes the material real in a way that would not
necessarily be otherwise,” he says.
A larger international community is being established at DePauw,
and with it comes a new level of understanding of the world’s differ-
ent cultures and customs. This academic year, 31 new international
students are on campus, more than double the 15 new international
students who arrived last year. In all, there are 67 international students
on campus representing 24 countries. They are making a difference
in the University community by sharing their cultures with students,
faculty and staff in and out of the classroom.
“I think as a university what we want to aim for, in all of our classes,
is a position where no point of view is taken for granted, where no
point of view is ‘our view,’ because who are we? We’re really everybody,”
Watt says. “What makes the study of history or literature, or any field,
honest is that we have a rigorous hearing of all points of view. Having
a large international population helps us get over the misconception
that there is somehow ‘our point of view.’”
International students not only bring different perspectives into the
classroom but also build lasting relationships with American students
outside of the classroom, Watt adds: “It’s not just that they have class
together, but that outside of class they are helping each other to study
together and build a personal community that can extend to lasting
relationships and transform the way we think about the world in a
very personal way.”
Rebecca L. Upton, assistant professor of sociology and anthropol-
ogy and coordinator of the Conflict Studies Program, also emphasizes
the importance of exposing students to different perspectives. “I can’t
imagine something worse than being isolated and thinking you’re right,
just because it’s the way it’s always been,” she says.
Upton especially values the international students in her human
cultures courses: “They add this other voice, this other perspective from
someone your own age, going through the same experience, and makes
you reflect on your own assumptions about the way the world is.” For
example, Upton cites an African Cultures class in which a student from
Ghana provided insight, in a West African context, about how citizens
think and why some events occur. Based on that student’s perspective,
“there’s a logic to it that’s coherent,” Upton notes.
Preparing students to make a positive difference in the diverse
and interconnected world in which they will live and work is one of
the initiatives in the University’s five-year strategic plan, Securing Our
Legacy.
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 News of the University

Winter Term study in China

(Photos: Alex Turco ’10)

DePauw faculty members led stu-

dents on international study trips
to 16 geographic regions during
Winter Term in January 2008.
Yung-chen Chiang, professor and
chair of history, and Li-feng Chiang,
part-time instructor of modern lan-
guages (Chinese), led 24 students
on a study trip in China (photos
on this page). The 17-day study
project, titled “China: Tradition
and Change,” took the students
to five cities: Beijing, Guilin, Hong
Kong, Shanghai and Xian.

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 News of the University

Greek Life Advisory Council seeks

alumni volunteers to help strengthen the
Greek system

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The Greek Life Advisory Council (GLAC) is an alumni-led volunteer group that cooperatively
advises and acts to strengthen DePauw’s fraternity and sorority system. All Greek-letter alumni
organizations currently recognized by DePauw – or which once had a chapter on campus – are

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eligible for membership in the GLAC.
GLAC actively seeks alumni interested in strengthening DePauw’s Greek system. While the
Assembly recognizes up to two designated representatives per organization, there are no limits
to the number of volunteers welcome to serve committee assignments.

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An Executive Committee of five alumni volunteers – selected by the Assembly representa-
tives from their membership – leads the GLAC. In addition, several committees have been
established to address specific issues affecting the Greek community, and student life generally,
at DePauw.

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If you are interested in becoming active in the GLAC, contact your organization’s repre-
sentative or any of the officers or committee chairs listed below.

Student Life Issues GLAC Governance Student Housing

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Community standards Bylaws Homeowners
Paul A. Wright ’79 Douglas D. Mitchell ’70 Christopher L. Johnston ’83
PaulWright@depauw.edu fosis@verizon.net cl.johnston@yahoo.com

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765-658-6322 412-561-1557 317-407-5709

Alcohol use Nominating Residential standards

Jan J. Kinzie ’81 Karen L. Bushouse ’01 Lance A. DeNardin ’86

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Jan.Kinzie@ogletreedeakins.com Karen.bushouse@yahoo.com lance.denardin@medtronic.com
317-916-2165 231-923-6532 317-372-7444

Student life Recruitment

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Douglas D. Mitchell ’70 Nina Budd
fosis@verizon.net nbudd@donovanthomas.com
412-561-1557 317-430-3894

Executive Committee
Chair: Lance A. DeNardin ’86, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Vice Chair: Christopher L. Johnston ’83, Phi Delta Theta
Secretary: Paul A. Wright ’79, Alpha Tau Omega
At Large: Nina Budd, Kappa Alpha Theta; Louis S. Hensley III ’77, Sigma Chi

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 News of the University

Professors Pannell and Propsom

receive Exemplary Teaching Award
Kerry E. Pannell, associate professor of University, Kiev Polytechnic Institute and
economics and management, and Pamela Bowdoin College. Pannell currently serves
M. Propsom, professor of psychology, are as chair of the economics and management
the recipients of the Exemplary Teaching department.
Award for 2007-08. Given jointly by DePauw n
(with the support of the George and Virginia Propsom is noted for exceptional teach-
Crane Distinguished Teaching Award Fund) Pannell Propsom ing among students and colleagues alike. She
and the General Board of Higher Education received the Outstanding Professor Award from
of the United Methodist Church, the award “Professors Pannell and Propsom the DePauw Academic Council in 1991 and
recognizes faculty members who exemplify 1992 – the first of which was awarded only
proudly represent DePauw’s fine
excellence in teaching, civility and concern for three years after she became a DePauw faculty
traditions of teaching and scholarship.”
students and colleagues, commitment to value- member. She has taught with distinction in a
– Neal Abraham, executive vice president, wide range of departmental and interdisciplin-
centered education, and service to students,
vice president for academic affairs and ary courses, including on-campus Winter Term.
the institution and the community.
dean of the faculty She is widely recognized for her effectiveness in
“As has occurred several times in the past,
I concluded that this year there should be two mentoring students and engendering learning.
awards,” said Neal Abraham, executive vice president, vice president She has been an active member of the Women in Science Program and
for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. “Professors Pannell and the summer DePauw Institute for Girls in Science.
Propsom proudly represent DePauw’s fine traditions of teaching and As an educator who has modeled the exploration of other universities,
scholarship.” other cultures and other countries in the use of sabbaticals to explore new
Pannell, who joined DePauw in 1997, is an inspired and inspiring topics and to develop new courses, Propsom has led initiatives for the
teacher, known for effective teaching in a wide range of courses, develop- University to build a stronger social infrastructure and more responsible
ing in her students heightened skill at both quantitative methods and the community. She and student collaborators continue to survey student
use of information technology. The teacher of a wide range of courses attitudes and behavior regarding the use and misuse of alcohol through the
across the curriculum, including three first-year seminars, she is noted Student Organized Alcohol Research (SOAR) project as well as to conduct
for her dedication in bringing economic models to life by placing them a social norming campaign on campus related to the same issues. Propsom
in real-world contexts. She is responsive to trends in the profession, serves the competency and honors programs as a longtime member of
changing student demographics, and available resources that enhance the Writing Program Steering Committee and Media Fellows Program
her teaching and her students’ learning. Steering Committee. She has served on major committees, including the
Pannell’s publications and professional conference presentations Committee on Faculty and Committee on Academic Policy and Planning,
include exemplary work in the scholarship of pedagogy. In 2005 she and was a member of the governance task force in 1996-97 as part of the
organized the Crimmel Colloquium on Liberal Education titled “Core reaccreditation self-study in 1996-98. She has been the campus liaison
Values and Core Curricula in the Liberal Arts.” She effectively advises for the Philadelphia Center, and she sponsored Winter Term in Service
a large number of students and has served with distinction on various trips. She gained certifications to teach courses meeting the graduation
committees, including service as chair of the Committee on Adminis- competency requirements in speaking, writing and quantitative reasoning,
tration. She taught at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Stanford and she served as chair of the psychology department.

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For the 10th year, faculty members named

University Professors to recognize excellence in teaching
Four DePauw faculty members were named University Professors for 2008-12 in recognition of their
sustained excellence in teaching effectiveness, professional activity and service. They are Istvan Csicsery-
Ronay, professor of English; Joseph W. Heithaus, associate professor of English; Cleveland T. Johnson,
professor of music; and Glen D. Kuecker, associate professor of history.
This is the 10th year that University Professorships have been awarded. Since the program began in the
1998-99 academic year, a total of 31 faculty members have now been recognized.

Csicsery-Ronay is an engaging and creative Johnson served as interim dean of DePauw’s

instructor who merges his broad mastery of
world literatures with a rich comparative per-
spective. He has been a frequent contributor
to the Honor Scholar Program, taught Winter
Term classes and served as chair of the English
department. He is one of the nation’s leading Csicsery-Ronay
scholars in science fiction, and he is co-editor of
Science-Fiction Studies, the leading international journal that is published
at DePauw. He served as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar in the American
Studies Program at Janus Pannonius University in Hungary in 1994-95,
and he held National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships in
1987-88 and 2000-01.
n
Heithaus is noted by his students as a dedi-
cated and inspiring teacher, and his teaching
at DePauw includes frequent poetry writing
workshops, courses in creative writing, litera-
ture, first-year seminars, Honor Scholar area
seminars and topics courses in world poetry.
He has taught Winter Term courses and led a Heithaus
Winter Term trip to Ghana. He is the author
of numerous published scholarly articles and poems, and one of his
poems, “Indiana Flight,” was selected for inscription on the glass walls
of the new Indianapolis International Airport terminal. Heithaus has
served on several University committees as well as a term as chair of the
English department.
n Resistance, Power and Democracy. His service includes leadership of the
School of Music, and he guided planning and
preparation for the School of Music to move
into the new Judson and Joyce Green Center
for the Performing Arts. He was one of the
early innovators in the use of information
technology in teaching and learning at DePauw; Johnson
he created “Vienna: Its History and Culture
(Virtual Vienna).” He developed and led students on study projects in
Eastern Europe and Israel. He has written numerous scholarly articles,
edited a volume of essays in honor of Harald Vogel, and recorded two
CDs of the works of Heinrich Scheidemann. His work to expand the
world music curriculum at DePauw led to his production of materials
recording the raga genre of Indian popular music.
n
Known as an innovative teacher, Kuecker
has worked to expand the curricular offerings in
Latin American history and conflict studies, and
he has taught in the Honor Scholar Program
and Management Fellows colloquium. He is
dedicated to broadening students’ understand-
ing of the impact of internationalization and Kuecker
globalization on the environment and the
rights of indigenous peoples. Students cite his inspiring classes, and
he also is known for his commitment to advising individual students,
working with a variety of student groups and his leadership of social
justice initiatives. He has written numerous articles, and he is the co-
editor of Latin American Social Movements in the Twenty-First Century:
Conflict Studies Program and University committees.

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 Faculty Briefs
Five faculty members in DePauw’s Department of Communication and Theatre – Jennifer
L. Adams, assistant professor; M. Susan Anthony, associate professor; Geoffrey D. Klinger ’88,
assistant professor; Kent E. Menzel, professor; and David L. Worthington, assistant professor
– gave presentations during the 93rd annual convention of the National Communication Asso-
ciation, “Communicating Worldviews: Faith-Intellect-Ethics,” held Nov. 15-18 in Chicago.
n
Choice magazine selected Prophet Singer: The Voice and Vision of Woody Guthrie, a book by
Mark A. Jackson, assistant professor of English, for its list of Outstanding Academic Titles,
which recognizes excellent scholarship, originality and significant contribution to the field.
n
Kaytie A. Johnson, director and curator of University galleries, museums and collections,
was the moderator for a panel discussion with artists Thomas Glassford and Teddy Cruz on
Feb. 15 at the Sicardi Gallery in Houston.
n
Jeffrey M. Schmuki, visiting associate professor of art, is the recipient of a grant from the
Pollock-Krasner Foundation for his ceramic works based on landscape and the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina. The award is among $3,071,000 in Pollock-Krasner Grants made to visual
artists internationally in support of studio work, exhibition preparation and other professional
expenses. The Pollock-Krasner Foundation was established in 1985 to assist individual working
artists of merit with financial need through the generosity of Lee Krasner (1908-84), a leading
abstract expressionist painter and widow of Jackson Pollock.
n
Robert O. Weiss, professor emeritus of communication and theatre, is the recipient of the
2007 E.R. Nichols Award for “outstanding contributions to the furtherance of the forensics
discipline.” The award was presented by Pi Kappa Delta, a recognition society in intercollegiate
debate and speech competition. Weiss was director of the intercollegiate debate program and
adviser of the debate society for 41 years at DePauw.
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DePauw is among the top 10
colleges for study abroad
DePauw continues to be one of the top colleges in the United States
in terms of the percentage of students who study abroad. The Institute
of International Education’s annual report, titled Open Doors 2007,
lists DePauw as one of America’s top 10 small colleges for international
opportunities.
IIE’s report also finds that the number of American students
receiving academic credit for their study abroad has increased 150
percent in the past decade. The Open Doors report is produced with
funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs.
DePauw also is among the “Top Producers of Fulbright Awards for
U.S. Students, 2007-08,” according to a chart published in the Oct.
26, 2007, edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Junior Media Fellow wins
prestigious BEA scholarship
Jillian M. Irvin, a junior Media Fellow, is among 14 students from
across the United States who have been awarded scholarships in the
Broadcast Education Association’s 2008-09 competition. Irvin was
recognized for “superior academic performance and potential to be
an outstanding electronic media professional” at an awards ceremony
during the BEA’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on April 17.
A communication major and sociology minor, Irvin was an intern
at NBC’s The Today Show during the spring semester.
This is the sixth time in the last 13 years that a DePauw student
has won a prestigious BEA scholarship.
DePauw among top liberal
arts colleges for percentage
of black faculty members
DePauw is tied for 10th place among leading national liberal arts
colleges for having the highest percentage of black faculty members,
according to the autumn 2007 issue of The Journal of Blacks in Higher
Education.
Based on a review of data from the U.S. Department of Educa-
tion, the journal identified Haverford College as having the highest
percentage of black faculty members at 9 percent. DePauw – with 12
black faculty members out of 231 total faculty members – and Carleton
College were tied for 10th at 5.3 percent.
The top 10 colleges listed by the journal and their percentages
of black faculty members included: Haverford College, 9 percent;
Mount Holyoke College, 7.2 percent; Occidental College, 6.8 percent;
Swarthmore College, 6.2 percent; Lafayette College, 6.1 percent;
Bates College, 5.9 percent; Wesleyan University, 5.8 percent; Pitzer
College, 5.3 percent; Pomona College, 5.3 percent; Carleton College
and DePauw, 5.2 percent.
DePauw students earn
distinction for community
service efforts
The community service efforts of DePauw students during 2006-07
earned the University recognition in the second annual President’s
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DePauw and
126 other schools were included as Honor Roll With Distinction
members, and another 391 schools were cited as Honor Roll mem-
bers. Community service is a longstanding tradition at DePauw with
approximately three-fourths of students participating in volunteer
activities each year.
Launched in 2006, the President’s Honor Roll recognizes institutions
of higher education that support innovative, effective and exemplary
community service programs. The Honor Roll is sponsored by the
Corporation for National and Community Service’s Learn and Serve
America program, as well as the Department of Education, Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development, USA Freedom Corps,
Campus Compact, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic
Participation.
Survey: DePauw students
more academically engaged
DePauw students are more academically engaged – in and out
of the classroom – than undergraduates at peer institutions and the
national average at all colleges and universities, according to the 2007
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), titled “Experiences
That Matter: Enhancing Student Learning and Success.” Sponsored
by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the
NSSE study is an indicator of how well students are learning and what
they put into and get out of their undergraduate experience.
“This is important and valuable data, both for university admin-
istrators as well as parents and students who are involved in a college
search,” DePauw President Robert G. Bottoms said. “The National
Survey of Student Engagement examines key questions in a fact-based
way, allowing all of us to see, in quantified terms, how teaching and
learning is taking place on this and other campuses and how satisfied
students are with their overall experiences. For DePauw, the report
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is further affirmation that we are connecting with our students in
powerful ways.”
The survey findings provide comparative standards for determining
how effectively colleges are contributing to learning. Five key areas of
educational performance are measured: level of academic challenge,
active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction, enriching
educational experiences, and supportive campus environment.
Andy Warhol photos coming to
the Peeler Art Center
DePauw’s Richard E. Peeler Art Center is among 183 college and
university art museums across the United States that will benefit from
a gift by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The gift,
made through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program in
honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary, consists of 28,543 original
Warhol photographs valued in excess of 28 million dollars. DePauw
will receive approximately 100 of Warhol’s Polaroids, as well as 50
black-and-white prints.
The Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program offers institutions
the opportunity to bring a significant number of photographs into
their permanent collections.
Media Fellows intern
at top organizations
Students in the Media Fellows Program have the opportunity to
gain hands-on experience by interning at some of the top organizations
around the country and world. During the spring semester, Media
Fellows and their internship sites included juniors Katharine M.
Dobbins, Office of Congressman John Ellsworth, Washington, D.C.;
Kaliope C. Geldis, Barack Obama campaign, various locations; Jillian
M. Irvin, NBC’s The Today Show, New York City; Chelsea Israel, C-
SPAN, Washington, D.C.; Brandon M. Piper, United Nations World
Food Programme, Rome; and Brian K. Tekulve, National Association
of Broadcasters legal department, Washington, D.C.
Corrections to the Annual
Honor Roll of Donors
DePauw University strives to maintain accuracy in the
preparation of the Annual Honor Roll of Donors. Unfortunately,
mistakes do occur. We apologize for the following errors and
omissions in the fall issue of DePauw Magazine.
On page 44
Carleton Horine Chapman ’39 should have been listed as Ruth
Horine Chapman ’39.
On page 57
John O. Wyandt and Dorothy Johnson Wyandt should have
been listed in the Builders Circle and as members of the DePauw
Loyalty Society in the Class of 1954 donor list.
On page 59
Edward L. Unterberg should have been listed in the Old Gold
Circle in the Class of 1958 donor list.
On page 62
Jane Cockerill Hunt should have been listed as a member of the
DePauw Loyalty Society in the Class of 1963 donor list.
On page 78
Mikelle Holt Brady should have been listed in the Contributors
Circle in the Class of 2000 donor list.
On page 87
Gale Unterberg should have been listed in the Old Gold Circle
in the Friends, Faculty and Staff donor list.
On page 92
Justin A. Brady should have been listed in the Contributors
Circle in the Friends, Faculty and Staff donor list.

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 Letters to the Editor

Eyebrow-raising tale of the hoping he had not caught a glimpse of me looking on this incredible
scene. For years, I have chuckled over that image of this volcano of a
legendary Raymond Pence professor carefully adjusting his eyebrows for maximum effect. He always
Editor:
harangued us about the importance of carefully adjusting each word in
I was one of those lucky students who man-
a sentence, and getting the punctuation exactly right, for maximum ef-
aged to get into the legendary Dr. Raymond
fect. I don’t think anyone in his classes will ever forget him, but I have
Pence’s freshman English classes at DePauw.
this especially endearing memory of him demonstrating the power of
He was one of the most imposing professors
image, whether achieved with carefully arranged words or eyebrows.
I ever had. He got me interested in teaching
DePauw gave me an excellent education and opportunity all round,
and writing as a career. At the time I took his
but Dr. Pence was really special.
class, he was nearing the end of his career. The
gossip went that he had instructed a good number of the men who then
– Mary Henley Rubio ’61
worked at the Wall Street Journal, and this impressed us all. I always
Guelph, Ontario
wondered if it was true, but I could see that he was a gifted teacher.
[Editor’s note: DePauw has produced an uncommon number of alumni
who have worked at the Wall Street Journal.] We were all very scared
A Tribute to Russell Compton
Editor’s note: Russell Compton, beloved professor emeritus of philosophy,
of him – awed not only because of his booming voice and impressive
died Dec, 8, 2007, at the age of 98. An obituary is printed on page 56.
appearance, but also because he could give such frightening looks with
his magnificent, bushy eyebrows.
Editor:
He assigned weekly themes (one paragraph long, written to a strict
I met Russell Compton on the tarmac
formula), and he told us that if we wanted to get extra help in his class,
in Indianapolis back in 1967. He stood
we could ask him to look over our paragraph two days before it was
waiting for me in a plain brown suit,
due by bringing it to his office between 7 and 7:45 a.m., right before
welcoming and gentle. Driving past a
our 8 a.m. Wednesday class. We were NOT allowed to knock after 7:45
cornfield on the way to Greencastle, he
a.m., because then he was “getting ready to go to class.” He never told
sounded me out. Russell was always sounding people out; he called it
us to come for this supplemental help, but merely offered it as a bonus.
dialog, and sought to reach a common understanding. He wanted us to
There weren’t many takers for the early-bird offer, and I was one of the
see the truth and then speak out, which is a lofty calling in the Western
few who went. In fact, I was usually the only one. I found it very useful
tradition.
because his oral critique helped me in adjusting my paragraph by the
I had come to interview for my first teaching job, in analytic philoso-
time I handed it in on Friday.
phy, which as far as I can see has nothing to do with prophecy. Analytic
One day I got there right at 7:45 – too late – and he had all but
philosophy is principally concerned with abstract contrivances. Although
shut his door to gather his things for class. I peeked through the sliver
as head of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at DePauw, he
of open space to see if it would be safe to knock. I certainly was aware
steered it along the leading edge; abstractions by themselves could not
of his emphatic statement that we were NEVER to knock after 7:45,
hold Russell’s interest for very long. In the car, being sounded out, I
and to disregard Dr. Pence’s instructions was to imperil your life – and
brought up the view of Ralf Dahrendorf, the German sociologist, that
to adjust his image of you unfavorably forever. I had arrived at that time
Bismarck brought on Germany’s ruin by co-opting the labor movement
borderline, and I didn’t know if he would see me or dismiss me with a
instead of letting it mature – suppressing conflict that ought to have
scathing remark. I knew the one thing that infuriated him was a student
been channeled. Russell liked that.
who did not listen to instructions carefully. Incurring his wrath was
There was not much conflict in the philosophy and religion depart-
terrifying. Anyway, it was with much trepidation that I peeked around
ment. We all agreed the world was in an uproar, and though there were
his barely open office door to assess the situation. What I saw was the
unspoken differences over who was to blame for it, an atmosphere of
astonishing sight of this dignified professor meticulously combing and
collegiality prevailed. We met weekly over lunch. Russell, unwrapping
shaping his eyebrows in front of a hand mirror!
his sandwich, set the tone – in those days heads put their stamp upon
Well, you can guess that I slunk away as quickly as I could, hoping
departments. Everyone was encouraged to weigh in on matters of
he would not see me in his mirror’s reflection. I went to class anxiously,

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concern, and because we had different teaching styles and standards of
More about Russell Compton
enlightenment, we were a mosaic, not a melting pot. Let me put it this
Editor:
way: he was the alpha male. But Russell’s alpha-maleness supported
I remember Russell Compton as an extraordinary man and professor
individual and collective freedom; he respected our diversity and took
and an outstanding department head.
care of low enrollments.
By the time of my acquaintance with him (1965-69), he had assembled
Years passed. I left the University and lost contact with Russell. Then,
in a western Indiana town perhaps the finest philosophy and religion
eight or so years ago, we started talking on the phone – each of us tied
department in the Midwest, if not the United States. His recruiting
down physically, and separated by a thousand miles. We talked frequently;
methods for professors were at times unorthodox, but his choices of
he was still sounding out. The distance in space, and time since we had
candidates were brilliant. Once, in discussing his visit to Chicago to
worked together, made our overall agreement seem more pointed to
interview William Petrek – who would become a distinguished professor
me. He forgot just when I had taught with him, and I thought about
of continental philosophy and expert on Paul Ricoeur – he noted with
how widespread was his influence. He was a true emeritus, distinguished
his characteristic dry sense of humor that Dr. Petrek had written on his
living history.
mailbox: “M. Godot.”
I believe I heard pride in his teaching accomplishments. He spoke
He told me that the key to his success as a leader of his department
of quickening interest in social issues and, under questioning, about
resided in the regular lunch meetings of the faculty where the profes-
himself. I learned he grew up on a farm in Indiana, pitching hay and
sors could discuss anything they wished. The group process that ensued
reading by gas light; he went to a crossroads Quaker meeting whose
enhanced their cohesion and facilitated their communication.
member families did a lot of sharing. In his first teaching job, he was
For all the intellectual activity he stimulated at DePauw, he was not
“not rehired” – Russell delighted in understatement – after he brought
an ivory tower academic. His critique of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
in Bayard Rustin to campus to speak on civil rights.
was astute, insisting with Albert Camus that our commitments, both
But Russell Compton in his 90s did not dwell in the past. He kept
personal and political, constitute our character and shape our destiny.
me up on current bestsellers that he read promoting social change. He
In opposing the Vietnam War when it was unpopular to do so, he
wanted me to keep him up, but that was not possible – he knew the
helped organize a symposium in 1968 that brought anti-war protestor
relevant literature, both informed and motivating, better than I did.
Dave Dellinger to campus. Along with professors Norman Levine,
(When someone responded negatively in dialog, he didn’t bristle, but
Carl Putz and Saad Ibrahim, he defied the so-called “generation gap”
invited them to engage with that literature.) At most, after the dreariest
and stood shoulder to shoulder with youthful objectors to the war in
official pronouncements following 9/11, I think I buoyed him up a
a demonstration of student-faculty solidarity that was unique even for
bit.
that turbulent time.
But probably, and in line with his teaching method, I was mainly
I feel indebted to Russell Compton, a man of principle and courage,
buoying up myself. His own faith must have gone back a very long way;
and committed to continue his legacy in whatever way I can.
he told me once his father was a pacifist in World War I.
 
– William L. Roller Jr. ’69
– Carl Putz
Berkeley, Calif.
Rockland, Maine
(Taught at DePauw 1967-69 and 1978-81)

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Catherine L. Day ’91, Comeback Season: How I Learned to Play the Game of Love (Free Press –
ISBN: 978-1-4165-5710-4). Indiana native Cathy Day tells her heartwarming story of how she
got back in the game of love thanks to her favorite football team, the Indianapolis Colts. At age
37, Day moved to Pittsburgh to start her dream job – she’s a college professor, acclaimed writer,
and she’s still single. Both the Indianapolis Colts and Day face end-of-season losses, but Day vows
if the Colts can come back in 2006 and try again – so can she. Comeback Season is a genuine,
touching and often hilarious story of a yearlong account of one woman’s journey that will resonate
with anyone who has ever looked for love, fumbled and kept running down the field!

Alfred F. Fasola Jr. ’71 (a.k.a. R.C. Scott), Manipulation: A Land Force Warrior Chronicle
(BookSurge Publishing – ISBN: 1-4196-8530-9). It is 2009, and the Middle East has spiraled
into chaos in the absence of U.S. military presence in Iraq. China fills the void to capture U.S.
oil, and Iranian mullahs have “the bomb.” The Pentagon is ordered to modernize its weapons
systems for immediate redeployment – this time with the mandate to have sufficient firepower
to get the job done. Manipulation is a military techno-thriller where corruption runs amok, but
one patriot seeking justice attempts to rise above the maelstrom.

David B. Feldman ’98 and S. Andrew Lasher Jr. The End-of-Life Handbook: A Comprehensive
Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One (New Harbinger Publications, Inc. –
ISBN: 978-1-57224-511-2). Modern medicine permits us to live longer, despite serious medical
problems, than ever before. Patients with terminal diagnoses may live for months or years before
passing away, posing unprecedented choices about end-of-life issues for patients and families. The
End-of-Life Handbook is a clear, non-technical guide for meeting the social, medical and emotional
challenges that accompany the serious illness of a loved one. It explains what happens to the dying
and what to do to help them, to help those who care for them, and to care for ourselves.

Lanny B. Fields ’63, Emperor! A Romance of Ancient China (iUniverse, Inc. – ISBN:
970-0-595-40852-8). In his first novel, Lanny Fields, professor emeritus of history at California
State University-San Bernardino, describes China as a glorious and terrible place to live during
the time of the first emperor of unified China. Ten years of warfare have brought an integrated
Chinese land, and the emperor disarms the people and commissions a road system to link and
unify the empire. The lives of several individuals of various levels in society are viewed through
the eyes of a man who twice saves the emperor’s life – a Roman traveler who weaves a tale of
magic, romance and courtly intrigue.

Walter G. Fortner ’72, Portland (Arcadia Publishing – ISBN: 978-0-7385-4874-6). Two

hundred postcards fill the pages of this photographic book. It is a colleaction of rare images of
Portland – from grand hotels and magnificent buildings to the great bridges and splendid sailing
ships. The postcards are accompanied by comprehensive text, providing a historical account of
each image. Fortner, a postcard collector and resident of the Portland area for many years, says,
“This book concentrates on postcards from the early years – up to around 1930 – with later cards
added in special places. Many of the scenes will look familiar even today, while others depict
places or events long gone.”

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Stephen P. Koob ’71, Conservation and Care of Glass Objects (Archetype Publications – ISBN:
1-904982-08-5). Designed to aid conservators in understanding the materials used in the
conservation and restoration of glass objects, this book addresses the principles and methods
involved in the cleaning and restoration of historical and archaeological glass, including aspects
of deterioration, the ethics and aesthetics of restoration, and proper conditions for storage and
display. Emphasis is placed on the correct and safest methods of handling, cleaning, displaying,
mounting, lighting, transporting and storing glass objects, with an in-depth look at the causes
and symptoms of sick, or crizzled, glasses.

Leslie B. McDonald ’72 and Meredith Weller, DVM, Making Magic: Breeding and Birthing a
Healthy Foal (Half Halt Press, Inc. – ISBN: 978-0-939481078-1). This unique, instructive book
combines solid information about breeding and foaling with the author’s personal journal of
breeding her mare – leading to the birth of Magic, or, as the title says, “Making Magic.” Through
telling the story, she makes practical information come to life in a touching and intimate way.
This book answers the whys of breeding and covers topics that all prospective breeders should
be concerned with – such as selection of the right stallion for your mare, breeding the mare and
related issues, care for your mare during pregnancy, and care of your mare and foal during and
after foaling.

Sharon L. Moist ’84, 101 Tips for Actors: Secrets for Success Every Actor Must Know (www.TheI-
ndustry Coach.com – ISBN: 978-0-9766430-0-2). A successful acting career is no accident. It is
of vital importance that actors and aspiring actors have only the best information and resources
available for making decisions and choices. Formerly an actor and agent, Moist currently oper-
ates her own life coaching company and wrote 101 Tips for Actors to reveal some of the best-kept
secrets in Hollywood. 101 Tips for Actors is intended to help you take your acting career to the
next level, obtain your screen actors guild (SAG) card, jumpstart your success, generate more
auditions, increase self-confidence, find an agent or manager, and much more.

Carol Parks Morrison ’64, Presbyterian Pioneers Confronting the Culture, 1843-2006: The
Indiana Attica-Williamsport Presbyterian Church (Xulon Press – ISBN: 1-60034-159-4). The story
of how two small churches in the Midwest – both united by history and tradition – joined as one
body of believers who identified with each other and stood together for the values they believed
to be true against the moral laxity of their community. Through loving, teaching, guiding and
disciplining, they sought to live out God’s will for their lives. This is an engaging study of people
working together in daily and weekly services.

Richard W. Peck ’56, On the Wings of Heroes (Dial Books – ISBN: 978-0-8037-3081-6).
Described by The Washington Post as America’s best living author for young adults, Richard
Peck’s On the Wings of Heroes is a novel of wartime uncertainty. Ever the master of comedy,
Peck infuses his tale with humor – oddballs and rascals and boyhood misadventures alongside
poignant moments. World War II has invaded Davy Bowman’s homefront boyhood: there’s an
air raid drill in the classroom, and Davy’s brother, Bill, has joined the service and will be flying
B-17s. Davy does his patriotic duty by gathering “whatever it took to win the war,” but Davy’s
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reveals Davy’s sentiments about the war and his family members – especially his heroes, his father
and brother. Peck is the winner of the Newbery Medal (for A Year Down Yonder) and numerous
other awards for his books.

Lois Stewart Perry ’58, Heart Sounds: A Daughter’s Journey With Her Mother Through the Final
Years (iUniverse – 978-0595470518). Heart Sounds is a must-read for those in the “sandwich
generation” and for their parents as they grapple with long-term decisions for themselves or loved
ones. It is also an important book for those in the nursing home and health-care industries. Be-
cause it is a true story, it is filled with humor and sometimes with fear, often with exasperation,
but always with love. It is a story seldom voiced, but universally experienced. Perry is also the
author of Pushing Sixty Behind Me.

J. Stuart Showalter ’68, The Law of Healthcare Administration (Health Administration Press
– ISBN: 978-1-56793-957-6). Now in its fifth edition, The Law of Healthcare Administration
continues to examine the legal aspects of healthcare from a management perspective. Using plain
language, this book is a comprehensive treatment of health law in the United States, addressing
topics from the basic structure of the court system to the general legal responsibilities of healthcare
organizations to the specific liabilities inherent in the provision of care. Legal concepts referred
to in the book are supported by examples from actual court decisions.

Mark Van Deman ’75, A Traveler’s Guide to the Spirit Realm: Unlocking the Mysteries of the
Kingdom (Destiny Image – ISBN: 978-0-7684-2510-9). A Traveler’s Guide to the Spirit Realm is
an exciting adventure into the Kingdom of God through the hidden spiritual realm. Based solidly
on Scripture, readers will be guided on an inner spiritual journey filled with discovery. Included
is a study guide that provides for an even deeper journey into the Kingdom of God. Van Deman
preaches internationally. He and his wife, Emily Susan (Moore) ’74, have nine sons.

M. Scott Wilkerson, associate professor of geosciences and chair of the geosciences department,
and Stephen Marshak, Geotours Workbook to accompany Earth: Portrait of a Planet (3rd edition) and
Essentials of Geology (2nd edition) (W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. – ISBN: 978-0-393-93233-1).
Geotours is a workbook plus companion CD that guides students on instant virtual field trips
using Google Earth, a Web-based global mapping program. Through Geotours students can “fly”
to various locales relevant to the chapters in the textbooks. Geotours provides text, placemarks
and geo-referenced images to describe the geology of specific locations. Students can soar over
the Grand Canyon, the Amazon, or the peaks of the Alps, among other places, and dive down to
get close up or zoom out to an elevation of 10 miles above the planet’s surface.

✒ Read more book reviews in previous issues of

the DePauw Magazine at
www.depauw.edu/pa/magazine.

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From the
DePauw Alumni Association
Hello from the Alumni Association and Bartlett Alumni House! Director of Alumni Rela-
tions Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88 and I are pleased to bring you up-to-date on the doings of the
DePauw Alumni Association.
We are excited that DePauw’s search for its 19th president was completed successfully with
the announcement that Brian W. Casey, associate dean for academic affairs in the Faculty of Arts
and Sciences at Harvard University, will join DePauw in July. Please read the story about the new
president in this issue of the magazine. We are also happy to report that Dr. Casey will speak at
the Alumni Celebration on Saturday morning during Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 11-15. Lisa Henderson
Bennett ’93
Be sure you make plans to attend.
This spring, the Alumni Relations Office and regional leaders put together a Faculty Road show
and traveled with Ken Bode, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism,
to Chicago and Washington, D.C.; Jeffrey M. McCall ’76, John D. Hughes Professor of Com-
munication and Theatre, to San Francisco and Cincinnati; and Paul B. Watt, Walter E. Bundy
Professor of Religious Studies and professor of Asian studies, to New York City. The Graduates
of the Last Decade (GOLD) Council also continued the GOLDen Opportunities panels in
Chicago and New York City. For more information about regional alumni events, visit the Web
Jennifer Clarkson
site at www.depauw.edu/alumni.
Soster ’88
In order to improve communication about Alumni Board projects, a number of action items
have been incorporated into the board’s two-year plan, which serves as a link between the Alumni
Board committee plans and the University’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations
goals. The plan will be reviewed at the June meeting of the Alumni Board during Alumni Re-
union Weekend. Also, the Alumni Board agreed upon a new meeting structure through which
the fall meeting will focus on campus climate concerns and the spring meeting will focus on
alumni issues.
Finally, it’s that time of year to nominate yourself or others for Distinguished Alumni
Achievement Awards in Citizenship and Voluntary Service, Creative and Performing Arts, Media,
Management and Entrepreneurship, Professional Achievement, as well as the Young Alumni Award,
Old Gold Goblet, induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame, or membership on the Alumni As-
sociation Board of Directors. Please send all names for consideration to Jennifer Clarkson Soster,
Bartlett Alumni House, 411 E. Seminary St., P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037.
Information about the nomination process is also available online at
www.depauw.edu/alumni/bod/index.asp.

Lisa Henderson Bennett ’93 Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88

President, Alumni Association Director of Alumni Relations

ALUMNI RELATIONS
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Submit nominations
for Alumni Board,
Distinguished Alumni Awards,
Athletic Hall of Fame
The DePauw University Alumni Association Board of Directors invites all alumni to submit
nominations for open board positions, as well as for an array of distinguished alumni awards.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year, with a current deadline of June 30, 2008.
The nominating committee meets in late fall, and new Alumni Board members and award
recipients are approved during the spring meeting. New members are invited to attend orientation
at the spring meeting or the following fall meeting, and their terms of office commence after the
spring meeting. Therefore, the first official meeting is in the fall after election.
You can submit nominations for the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the alumni
awards to be presented during Old Gold Weekend 2009. Provide the full name, class year and
address of the nominee as well as business or professional information. In addition, provide a
brief explanation of the qualifications of the nominee for Alumni Board membership or for the
awards. Use your own words to list relevant accomplishments or other recognitions. Include your
name and daytime phone number.
Nominations will be accepted for the following:
• Alumni Association Board of Directors: For information about the Alumni Board, refer
to the information on the Web site at www.depauw.edu/alumni/bod/purposes.asp.
• Old Gold Goblet: Eminence in life’s work and service to alma mater.
• Young Alumni Award: An alumnus or alumna under the age of 40 who has demonstrated
leadership in career and civic associations and has shown strong loyalty to DePauw
University.
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Creative and Performing Arts:
Recognizing achievement in the fields of music, performance, fine arts and writing.
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Citizenship and Voluntary Service:
Recognizing accomplishment in public service and volunteer leadership.
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Management and Entrepreneurship
(in conjunction with The Robert C. McDermond Center for Management &
Entrepreneurship): Recognizing success and career leadership in business.
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Media (in conjunction with the Eugene S.
Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media Wall of Fame): Recognizing outstanding work
in print, broadcast or electronic media and journalism.
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Professional Achievement: Recognizing
success and performance in science, medicine, nursing, clergy, law, education and the
military.
• Athletic Hall of Fame.
Send nominations to: Jennifer Clarkson Soster, director of alumni relations, DePauw University,
P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037; fax: 765-658-4041; e-mail: jsoster@depauw.edu.

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 Asbury Towers
Retirement Community
A Place
to Call Home!
• Located close to the “Among the best decisions
DePauw campus, the I have made in my life,
520-acre DePauw moving into Asbury
Nature Park and historic
downtown Greencastle
Towers was certainly one
of them.”
• Independent living in the – Robert H. Farber,
Village: two-bedrooms DePauw Class of 1935,
and two-car garage
resident since 1987
• Assisted-living Farber family
apartments
“We still feel our decision to live at Asbury Towers is the
• Comprehensive care best one we ever made. We feel at home, secure and in a
health center great location. When we need care, it is lovingly given.
• Rehab-to-home therapies We need never be lonely, but can be alone when we wish.
• A not-for-profit We are free to come and go as we wish, and our children
continuing care are grateful that we are here.”
organization, exempt – Vera Knauer Farber, DePauw Class of 1936
from property taxes.
• Tax relief: you may
deduct a sizable
Welcome to DePauw University’s
percentage of your life Alumni Reunion Weekend!
care entrance fee and Be sure and take the Tiger Trolley to visit our
annual maintenance fee ice cream shop on June 13-14 from 1-4 p.m.
• DePauw alumni receive Enjoy your favorite ice cream and visit friends
a 10 percent discount off and retired faculty members.
the entrance fee

102 W. Poplar St. • Greencastle, IN 46135 • 765-653-5148

www.asburytowers.com
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If you can make it here …

Alumni help students work in the arts
in New York City
Noel L. Hayashi ’68 introduced 12 talented DePauw students to the New York arts scene
in January through a program called Working in the Arts: The New York Experience. The in-
novative program included full-time internships at arts organizations throughout Manhattan;
guest speakers, such as Broadway producer Elizabeth A. “Beth” Williams ’83, from the New
York arts community; and an array of cultural activities, including Broadway shows, theatre,
Noel L. Hayashi ’68
music and dance performances.
“We designed the Working in the Arts program in response to an interest expressed by
DePauw students wanting to learn more about various career opportunities in the arts. And
where else better than New York City?” Hayashi said.
The new Winter Term offering was developed in conjunction with DePauw senior Rachel
K. Routh, who was an intern at the Manhattan-based arts management firm, The Center for
Creative Resources (CCR), in 2006. Hayashi is co-founder of CCR, which is dedicated to help-
ing artists and arts organizations realize their creative goals by building capacity and enabling
them to connect with their audiences.
Gigi Jennewein Fenlon, DePauw’s coordinator of arts publicity and marketing and part-time
instructor of communication and theatre, was the faculty sponsor for the three-week project.
A reception was hosted by CCR on Jan. 15 at the Soho studio of the Paul Taylor Dance
Company to give New York-area alumni the opportunity to meet the students, share stories
and experiences, and exchange ideas and contacts. The students spoke about their internship
placements, ranging from The Public Theater with host Steven C. Showalter ’97 to the Lincoln
Center Chamber Music Society to WNYC, New York’s public radio station.
The evening was capped off with a special musical performance by composer Nancy Ford
Charles ’57 and lyricist Gretchen Kiger Cryer ’57 who presented a program of their works,
including a selection from Einstein and The Roosevelts, which will be produced at DePauw in
the fall. Alumni in attendance included Jason A. Asbury ’95, Christine Boeke ’78, Nancy J.
Geiss ’68, Katy L. Keck ’77, Cheng Liang ’05, Stephanie Yee Loong ’05, Andrea L. Skafish
’03, Barbara E. Smith ’62, James M. Taylor ’67 and Patricia Fogle Wallace ’60.

Andrea L. Skafish Geri Taylor, James M. Taylor ’67 and

’03 and Jason A. Christine Boeke ’78
Asbury ’95

Cheng Liang ’05 and Gigi Jennewein

Fenlon, DePauw part-time instructor of
communication and theatre Christine D.
Dougan ’08
and Steven C.
Showalter ’97

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DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

Alumni
Reunion
Weekend
Plan to attend June 11-15

Something old, something new

at Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008
Do you need any more reasons to attend Alumni Reunion Weekend this year?
Along with traditional events, you also can enjoy some exciting new activities as
you reconnect with classmates. Listed below are just a few of the events:
•DePauw through the Decades re-vamped kickoff Friday evening with FOREVER
– The Tribute: “Re-live Beatle Mania.”
•DePauw’s 19th president, Brian W. Casey, will speak at the Alumni Celebration
on Saturday morning.
•Special programs for reunion class years ending in 3 and 8. Reunion classes
will be recognized at the Alumni Celebration Saturday morning in the Green
Center for the Performing Arts.
•Even more family friendly this year with a bounce house on East College
lawn Saturday and children’s meals. Camp DPYou as always, too.
•A beer garden Saturday afternoon at the Walden Inn with entertainment by
Dave McMillin ’05 and the Houskatz band.
•Traditional events such as class luncheons and dinners, Alumni Colleges,
Community Leadership Awards and speakers.
•Open house at the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics in the DePauw Nature
Park.
•Men of Note reunion concert Saturday afternoon featuring “How High the
Moon,” “Clap Your Hands,” “Duke of Earl,” “Little Girl Blue,” “Every Time I
Feel the Spirit,” “Halls of Ivy,” “Down Among the Dead Men,” and “Old King
Cole.”

For a complete, up-to-date schedule of events for

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008, go to
www.depauw.edu/alumni.

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Women in Science at DePauw

A Tradition of Excellence
The fourth Women in Science reunion weekend was held March 14 and 15. DePauw alumnae
and current WIS undergraduates participated in a poster session, presentations and panel dis-
cussions, campus and science facility tours, as well as opportunities to reconnect with friends
and students.

Dr. Phyllis C.
Leppert ’60,
vice chair of
research, Duke
University School
of Medicine,
gave the keynote
address, “Uterine
Fibroids: The
(Photos: Lenny Del Rosario ’07)
Most Common
Tumor in
Women,” on
March 15, 2008.

Jill Kneen Stamm ’68,

associate clinical
professor of psychology
in education at Arizona
State University and
co-founder of the New
Directions Institute
for Infant Brain
Development, gave
the keynote address,
“Bright from the Start,”
on March 14, 2008.

Above, participants in the panel discussion

of “Ethics in Science Research” were, left
to right, John K. Roth, Robert and Carolyn
Frederick Distinguished Visiting Professor of
Ethics at DePauw University; Dana A. Dudle,
associate professor of biology, DePauw
University; Pamela M. Propsom, professor
of psychology, DePauw University; Susan
Participants in the opening session, “Generational Panel on Navigating Life after Johanningsmeier Olesik ’77, professor
DePauw,” were, left to right, Jeanette K. Pope, assistant professor of geosciences and of chemistry, The Ohio State University;
coordinator of the Women in Science Program, DePauw University; Lisa Henderson Susanne Hanna MacTavish ’69, ethics
Bennett ’93, quality engineer, Allison Transmission; Freedom S. Smith ’01, associate officer, Lockheed Martin.
attorney, Ice Miller; Virginia A. Colten-Bradley ’74, fundraising consultant.

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Thank you to past and current

Alumni Council and Club leaders
2006-07 outgoing leaders

Atlanta New York City

Ashley B. Krieg ’01 Daynan J. Crull ’03
SAVE THE DATE FOR
Cincinnati San Francisco Coming Together 2008
Wendy Ellis-Gardner ’89 Jill Robertson McNay ’86 September 5-7
2007-08 leaders
Atlanta St. Louis
Tobias J. Butler ’04 Amy MacDoniels Rhoades ’04
Elizabeth P. Woroniecki ’82
Cincinnati
Greater Washington, D.C. Benjamin G. Marston ’04
Ryan W. Higgins ’00
New York City
San Francisco Jacqueline Boyer Natz ’05
Anne Heller Morrissey ’90
Twin Cities
Chicago Jill M. Skogheim ’00
For more information
Contact: Claudia de Leon ’07,
Kerrie L. Milligan ’98 assistant director and coordinator of alumni relations
Indianapolis
Los Angeles Kelli J. Smith ’04 E-mail: cdeleon@depauw.edu
Angie Hamilton-Lowe ’00 Phone: 765-658-4088
North Texas
Karen Platt Bearman ’89 Web site: www.depauw.edu/alumni/acac

Indianapolis Alumni Council Professional Networking Event

Indianapolis alumni
had the opportunity
to network and
catch up on the
John A. Kite ’87 (above, at podium) hosted the Professional latest news.
Networking alumni event on January 29 in Indianapolis.

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1933
Loren B. Pope is recipient of the National
Association for College Admission Counseling’s
Excellence in Education Award. The award rec-
ognizes efforts to improve the field of education
and services students receive. Loren is author of
Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College
That’s Right for You and Colleges That Change Lives:
40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think
Abut College.
1943
Penny Parker (Ellen B. Pengilly) spent two
weeks in October with Christians in the Muslim
country of Iran while on a group mission trip
from her church in Atlanta. Last spring she spent a
similar week in Cuba and also two weeks in China
earlier in the year.
1944
M. Lewis Gulick is working on a book, An
Investment In Humanity: Edward Rector and His
Historic Scholarship Program for DePauw University.
Lew was a Rector Scholar while at DePauw and
began work on the book in the late 1990s. His
intent is to pay homage to Edward Rector for
making his DePauw education possible, and to
tell how important Edward Rector has been to
the University and students because of Rector’s
historic scholarship program.
1947
Joseph A. Rein Jr. gave an 86th birthday party
for his 1921 Nash Model 681 car that he restored.
The car was a gift from his grandfather in 1946.
Many friends, neighbors and relatives gathered
in Tucson, Ariz., to celebrate with Joe. His wife,
Harriet Mendenhall Rein ’48, who passed away a
few days before the birthday party, suggested the
idea. Joe said, “She absolutely insisted that the
party go on no matter what.”
1949
Doris Leirer Kett lives at 4156 South State
Road 25, Logansport, IN 46947. Her husband,
John B. Kett Jr., passed away in 2005.
Betty Thralls Randall was awarded the Indiana
Commendation Medal by the State of Indiana Mili-
tary Department, June 21, 2007. She received the
award in recognition of her exceptional meritorious
service. Betty is a retired school teacher and she
lives in Columbus, Ind.
Clyde H. Vadner lives at 188 Old Forge
Crossing, Devon, PA 19333. His e-mail address
is cv49snudpu@comcast.net.
M. Wayne Wolfe is assistant chancellor
emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-River
Falls. He was profiled in the Valley Independent
of Monessen, Pa., citing his career as an educator
and journalist.
Class Notes
1950
Lane Moore retired from Dispute Resolution
Center (DRC) in Austin, Texas, where he served
as a volunteer mediator since 1990, logging
more than 600 hours in mediations. He was an
instrumental facilitator and assistant in the train-
ing of mediators and the general public. Moore
and his wife, Marian, taught volunteer mediators
nonviolent communication skills. The staff at
DRC said they would miss his cheerful presence
and thanked him for “many hours of dedicated
service and friendship.”
1952
Dr. L. Penfield
Faber was honored
by Rush University
Medical Center in
Chicago with the
establishment of a
visiting professor-
ship in thoracic
surgery in his name.
He has been named
annually as one of
America’s Top Doc- Dr. L. Penfield Faber ’52
tors since 1992 as
well as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer.
Pen is professor and vice chairman of thoracic
surgery at Rush University Medical Center and is
active in the practice of general thoracic surgery.
(See photo, above.)
Former United States House of Representatives
member and co-chair of the Iraq Study Group, Lee
H. Hamilton, is the co-chair of Partnership for a
Secure America. The organization is composed of
a bipartisan group of national security experts who
champion human rights and condemn inhuman
treatment of detainees.
Gilbert L. Scott was included in Strathmore’s
Who’s Who worldwide edition for his outstanding
contributions and achievements in the field of
engineering. Gilbert worked 46 years for RCA.
In 1998 he joined Roche Diagnostics, retiring in
2003. He was honored as Man of the Year in 2003
by the American Biographical Institute. He received
the Lifetime Achievement Award and the DaVinci
Diamond Award for Outstanding Contributions
to Reliability Engineering from the International
Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.
1953
John W. Jakes, author of best-selling historical
novels, received the South Carolina Art Commis-
sion’s Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award
for the Arts, April 16, 2008. John is the cofounder
of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and is
instrumental in improving his community.
1954
William F. Rasmussen was featured in the
December 2007 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Bill
is the founder of ESPN and CollegeFanz.com.
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allows DePauw alumni to keep their classmates and
the University current on their careers, activities
and whereabouts.
All information for class notes should be sent to
DePauw University, DePauw Magazine, 300 E. Semi-
nary Street, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037.
You may also fax the information to 765-658-4625
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In the interest of privacy, we will publish home
and e-mail addresses only if an alumnus or alumna
specifically requests us to do so.
Class notes printed in DePauw Magazine will also
be included in the online version of the magazine.
Please direct class note questions to Larry
Ligget, editorial assistant, DePauw University,
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1955
Geraldine “Gerry” Gerell Harrah is author
of Meet Gunther and Meet Ace Von Bearon, two
books in her children’s series, The Cottage Bears on
Landor Lane. Gerry’s intention is to write a story
for each teddy bear in her collection, leaving her
children and grandchildren a record of how each
one came to join her collection.
1956
Donald C.
Findlay II, a retired
dentist, received
the Humanitarian
Award for 2007
from the University
of Illinois at Chi-
cago on Oct. 12,
2007. Don helped
to establish Heart
City Dental Center
Donald C. Findlay II ’56 in Elkhart, Ind., in
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2002. In 2004 the center was renamed Findlay
Dental Center in recognition of his efforts to
help fund, re-equip and promote the center. He
has served in several other community and edu-
cational organizations, including Indiana Dental
Association’s Donated Services and Senior Smile
programs. Don served as trustee of DePauw from
1990-2002 and currently serves as an advisory
trustee to the University. (See photo, bottom
previous page.)
Richard W. Peck was one of the recipients of
the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Award for Literature. Richard
is author of more than 30 books for young adult
readers. He will be the keynote speaker at the
Southampton Children’s Literature Conference,
July 9-13, 2008, in Southampton, N.Y.
R o n a l d W.
Sondee received the
Madeline Thomas
Award given by
the Bar Association
of Grand Traverse-
Leelanau-Antrim
Counties (Mich.).
The award was
given in recogni-
tion for longstand-
ing service to the
Ronald W. Sondee ’56 community and
nonprofit work.
An article in the Traverse City Record-Eagle cited
Ron’s involvement in civic and charitable entities,
including service as a board member and chairs of
Munson Medical Center and Munson Healthcare,
president of the Rotary Club of Traverse City, and
leadership in other organizations. Ron is senior
partner in the law firm of Sondee, Racine & Doren,
Traverse City, Mich. (See photo, above.)
1957
J. Patrick Aik-
man was awarded
the St. Vincent
Silver Medal and
inducted into
the 2008 Indiana
Basketball Hall of
Fame, March 19,
2008, in recogni-
tion of his contribu-
tions to basketball
in a role other than J. Patrick Aikman ’57
as a high school
player or coach. Pat was public relations director
at DePauw and later served as the game director
for The Indianapolis Star Indiana All-Star program
for 20 years. (See photo, above.)
Nancy Ford Charles performed in A Very Spe-
cial Evening, a New York City benefit for the A-T
Children’s Project, Jan. 21, 2008, at Lincoln Center.
The A-T Children’s Project funds scientific research
for a fatal genetic disease, ataxia telangiectasia, that
affects children at a very early age. Nancy, along
with other performers, presented songs from The
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American Girl Stores, a show she and fellow col-
laborator, Gretchen Kiger Cryer, wrote.
Dr. G. Rich-
ard Hershberger
received the 2007
Falcon Award from
John Glenn School
Corporation in
Walkerton, Ind.,
Dec. 7, 2007, for
his service to ath-
letes in the commu-
nity during the past
Dr. G. Richard Hershberger 38 years. His service
’57 included athletic
physicals and being
the “doctor in the house” for numerous football and
basketball games. Richard began medical practice
in Walkerton, Ind., in 1961 and continued until
retirement in 2000. (See photo, above.)
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was inducted into the
Washington, D.C., Business Hall of Fame, Nov.
27, 2007. Vernon serves as president of the Eco-
nomic Club of Washington as well as a member
of several corporate boards. He is senior counsel at
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Washington,
D.C., and is senior marketing director of the New
York Investment banking firm Lazard Fréres & Co.
Vernon will be the commencement speaker, May
17, 2008, at the University of Texas at Austin’s
Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.
Gretchen Kiger Cryer contributed to the
musical compositions for Hats!, a musical that
opened at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Jan. 12, 2008. The
musical was inspired by The Red Hat Society and
was described in Variety as “a feel-good show.” The
show was previously performed in Denver, New
Orleans and Chicago, where it received enthusiastic
responses from the audiences and critics.
Dr. Robert W. Schrier, professor of medicine
at University of Colorado School of Medicine,
was inducted into the Indianapolis Public School
Hall of Fame, Oct. 8, 2007. Robert is founder of
the Colorado Prevention Center. He has served as
president of the Association of American Physi-
cians, American Society of Nephrology, National
Kidney Foundation and International Society of
Nephrology. DePauw has honored Schrier with
several awards over the years, including Hall of
Fame inductee (1986), Alumni Citation Recipient
(1980), Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
(2001) and Honorary Doctor of Science (1991).
1958
Vincent S. Frohne is an internationally ac-
claimed composer. His recent CD, Music for
Brass, features a trumpet sonata and two works
for brass ensembles. James A. Searl ’59 is the solo
trumpeter on the CD. Vincent’s compositions have
been recorded, broadcast and performed by major
orchestras, leading soloists and chamber ensembles
around the world. He has received numerous awards
and commissions and is founder and former direc-
tor of Schiller College (now Schiller International
University) Music School in Berlin as well as an
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associate professor at several universities. He has
been organist at St. Paul Church in Macomb, Ill.,
since 1984. He is writing a philosophic treatise titled
“Aesthetics and Creativity in the 20th Century.”
1959
Bruce D. Allen and his wife, Darlene, were
honored by Lambda Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta
at the Old Gold Luncheon, Old Gold Weekend
2007, for their gift and dedication of the house
crest and Greek letters, which were installed over
the front entrance of Phi Gamma Delta. Bruce
and Darlene live in Libertyville, Ill.
Willis “Bing” Davis was a 2007 Distinguished
Lecturer in Art Education at Miami University
(Ohio) for the John A. and Betty J. Michael Au-
tobiographical Lecture Series in Art Education,
Oct. 16, 2007. Bing is retired chair of the art
department at Central State University in Ohio and
president of the board of directors of the National
Conference of Artists.
Allan R. Millett retired from the history faculty
of The Ohio State University after 37 years of
service. He is Ambrose Professor of History and
director of the Eisenhower Center for American
Studies at The University of New Orleans as well
as senior military adviser for the National World
War II Museum in New Orleans. He and his
wife, Martha, live at 2468 Lark St., New Orleans,
LA 70122.
James A. Searl performs as solo trumpeter
on Vincent S. Frohne’s ’58 recently released CD,
Music for Brass.
1960
William F. Campbell is professor emeritus
of economics at Louisiana State University and
secretary of the Philadelphia Society.
Dr. Phyllis C. Leppert was one of the keynote
speakers for the fourth Women in Science Reunion
at DePauw, March 14-15, 2008. She is vice chair of
research for Duke University School of Medicine
in Durham, N.C.
1962
Charles Geiss was certified in March 2007 by the
Indiana Department of State Court Administration
as a sight translator of court documents written in
Spanish and English. In September 2007 he was
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certified as a consecutive interpreter for Spanish-
speaking witnesses in any courtroom in the state
of Indiana. Charles says, “The final hurdle is certi-
fication as a simultaneous interpreter for Spanish-
speaking witnesses in a courtroom setting.”
Joseph C. Nich-
olson was selected to
design and imple-
ment a monumental
grouping of lighted
structures for the
entrance to the
new Indianapolis
Airport, which is
planned to open
in late 2008. The
work will consist of
Joseph C. Nicholson ’62 six lighted structures The Kappa Alpha Theta class of 1963 met for a mini-reunion. Those attending were Martha Keto Rickard
programmed by Jo- ’63, Beverly Close Forslund ’63, Susan Smith Abbadessa ’63, Sue Wegman Manning ’63, Patricia Gates
seph for color display and will be visible from the Younger ’63, Claudia “Mimi” Mayner Greenwood ’63, Rebecca Watts Lortz ’63, Carole Goins Thomas
entrance and exits of the airport and from the distance ’63, Carole Lockwood Haberly ’63, Carolyn Watson Kruger ’63, Bonnie Jean Cole Dawson ’61, Cynthia
of a mile in the sky. Joseph is owner and principal of Wattenberg Berg ’63 and Maxine Blue Noll ’63.
Nicholson Design, Carlsbad, Calif. He has taught at
the New School of Architecture and Design in San
Diego since 1984. (See photo, above.) Dr. Ewell G. Scott is a physician in Morehead, Thirteen members of the Kappa AlphaTheta class
David B. Sailors, a Rector Scholar at DePauw, Ky., with a practice in internal medicine since 1972. of 1963 gathered for a reunion weekend at Crystal
retired from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems He was honored by the Kentucky Chapter of the Lake, Mich. They stayed at Chimney Corners Resort.
Center in San Diego after 35 years of service. His American College of Physicians with the Laureate Some members of the group had not seen each other
career as a scientist and research physicist in radio Award, Sept. 25, 2007. The award is given to a physi- since 1960 or 1963. (See photo, above.)
communications led to him writing numerous cian with a history of excellence and peer approval in
publications; serving as a United States delegate to the specialty of internal medicine and who has served
the CCIR Study Group 6 in Geneva, Switzerland; the chapter and community with distinction. 1964
and being a two-time recipient of the Publication of Barbara E. Smith and Karen St. Vincent James D. Birch finished fifth in the Senior
the Year Award for the Naval laboratory. David and Erickson, along with their respective spouses, World Ironman Championships for athletes 65+.
his wife, Abby, have two daughters and three grand- Bill Phillips and John Erickson, visited China, He was one of 15 athletes from the United States
daughters, and they enjoy retirement in San Diego. November 2007. (See photo, below left.) invited to compete. As a student, Jim competed
Their e-mail address is sailorsfamily@cox.net. in the Little 500 and served as director of The
Collegians. He lives in Traverse City, Mich.
1963 James M. Callane was inducted into the 2008
Lanny B. Fields is author of Emperor!: A Ro- Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, March 19, 2007, in
mance of Ancient China. He is professor emeritus Indianapolis. Jim was inducted into DePauw’s Athletic
of history at California State University in San Hall of Fame in 2002. He is retired athletic director
Bernardino. (See Recent Words, page 23.) for Kokomo-Center (Ind.) School Corporation.
James A. Harvey was honored in recognition Michael D. McClure hosted a group of Sigma
of his outstanding contribution to education by Chi alumni at his family’s farm near Wingate,
Monroe County (Ind.) Community School Cor- Ind., September 2007. The group played golf,
poration with the Lifetime Achievement Award, attended a Purdue-Notre Dame game in West
Nov. 8, 2007. Harvey is superintendent of Monroe Lafayette and had dinner at a nearby steak house.
County Community Schools. (See photo, below.)
Barbara E. Smith ’62 and husband, Bill Phillips,
and Karen St. Vincent Erickson ’62 and husband,
John Erickson, in front of the terra cotta warriors at
Xian, China, November 2007.

June 11-15, 2008 Members of Sigma Chi enjoy a mini-reunion in Wingate, Ind. Those attending included James M. Callane
www.depauw.edu/alumni ’64, Richard L. Waldron ’63, Michael W. Laukitis ’64, John A. Kellogg ’62, Michael D. McClure ’64,
Brent C. Bundy ’64, John L. Mabry ’64, Fred A. Johnson ’64 and William “Buck” B. Kipe ’64.

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Carol Parks Morrison is author of Presbyterian
Pioneers: Confronting the Culture, 1843-2006. She
writes about two small churches in the Midwest
that share the same traditions and history and
how they became one church. (See Recent Words,
page 24.)
Philip R. Sharp is president of Resources for
the Future.
1965
Stephen E. Ewing was re-elected to a one-year
term as chair of the board of directors of Auto-
mobile Club of Michigan. Stephen is retired vice
chair of DTE Energy.
David T. Prosser Jr. is a member of the Wiscon-
sin Supreme Court. He was appointed to the court in
1998 and elected to a 10-year term in 2001. Cynthia
M. Davis ’02 served as his law clerk during the court’s
2006-07 session. (See photo, page 46.)
Michael W. Street retired from North Carolina
Division of Marine Fisheries, Jan. 1, 2008, after
38 years of service.
1966
Robert F. Wells is president of The Community
Fund of Darien, Conn. Bob retired as executive
vice president at Young & Rubicam, an advertising
agency. He said in a recent newspaper article he
was in the “business of helping others.” He formed
the Blue Flames, a steel band, and has donated the
profits from performances and the band’s CD to
charity. He is a member of DePauw’s Board of
Trustees as well as an executive committee member
at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., and
a board member at Family Centers.
1967
Thomas O. Erb is a professor emeritus of The
University of Kansas and served as the Elizabeth
P. Allen Distinguished University Professor of
Education Studies at DePauw, 2005-06. He is
editor of Middle School Journal for the National
Middle School Association.
Stephen W. Hadley is a candidate for the
2008-09 governor-elect of the Indiana District
Kiwanis Club. Stephen is director of marketing
and development for Water Solutions Unlimited,
Inc., in Franklin, Ind. He and his wife, Jill, live
in Indianapolis.
James L. Oblinger is chancellor of North Carolina
State University. He was elected to a three-year term
on the board for the National Association of State
Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, a Washington,
D.C.-based public schools advocacy association.
1968
Nancy Englehart Stimson is a retired minister.
She founded and directs Freewheelin’ Community
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Penny Weed Whittlesey ’68, Lynn Kinsey Stokely ’68
and Molly Morgan Phinny ’68 in Chicago.
Bike Cooperative, a mentoring program that works
with area youths to teach basic mechanical skills.
The youths earn credits toward a bicycle of their
own, and the experience helps them build positive
relationships with others.
Jill Kneen Stamm was one of the keynote
speakers for the fourth Women in Science Reunion
at DePauw, March 14-15, 2008. Jill is an associ-
ate clinical professor of psychology in education
at Arizona State University and founder of New
Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development
in Phoenix.
Penny Weed Whittlesey from Dublin, Ohio;
Lynn Kinsey Stokely from Zionsville, Ind.; and
Molly Morgan Phinny from Glen Arbor, Mich.;
met in Chicago, November 2007, for a mini Rector
I reunion. (See photo, above.)
1969
Dr. John W. Payne, an obstetrician and gyne-
cologist for the last 28 years, was named chairman
of the department at Hinsdale/LaGrange Hospitals
in Illinois. He and his wife, Pamela Treptow Payne
’70, have four children: Katherine A. Payne ’03,
26; Kristin, 23; Bill, 23; and Jackie, 21.
Sarah “Sally” Rushmore Byrn is co-founder of
Solid State Chemical Information (SSCI), part of
the Connecticut-based pharmaceutical company,
Aptuit, Inc. SSCI is based at Purdue Research Park
in West Lafayette, Ind., and provides research and
analysis for the pharmaceutical industry.
Theodore “Tim” M. Solso received the Man of
Achievement Award given by the Anti-Defamation
League in Indianapolis, Nov. 29, 2007. Tim is
chairman and chief executive officer of Cummins,
Inc., in Indianapolis. He is a trustee of DePauw
and received the Old Gold Goblet during Old
Gold Weekend 2007. His company was listed
14th among North America’s 20 Top Companies
for Leaders by Fortune magazine for 2007.
Robert M. Steele will return to DePauw for
the fall 2008 semester as the Eugene S. Pulliam
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism. He
will teach communication and theatre classes and
serve at the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics. Bob
is the Nelson Poynter Scholar for Journalism Values
and the Senior Faculty in Ethics at The Poynter
Institute in Saint Petersburg, Fla.
1970
Randy W. Hildebrandt is city manager of
Newport News, Va.
Joyce Moore Fry retired as music director of
the Crawfordsville (Ind.) First Baptist Church
following 47 years of service.
Michael L. Smith retired as executive vice
president and chief financial officer at Anthem Inc.
He said in an Indianapolis Business Journal article,
“I have believed all along that there is a time to
accumulate assets, and there is a time to return
those assets to the community.” Mike serves as a
trustee at DePauw, board member of the Commis-
sion on Higher Education and fund raiser for the
Shepherd Community Center, a poverty-fighting
organization in Indianapolis.
1971
Stephen P. Koob is conservator for Corning
Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y. He is responsible
for preservation of all of the museum’s collections,
which includes cleaning glass, repairing broken
objects in the museum’s lab and evaluating new
acquisitions. Stephen is author of a recent book on
his area of expertise, Conservation and Care of Glass
Objects. (See Recent Words, page 24.)
Daniel J. Lawlor is executive vice president
of sales for AnswersMedia. He leads advertising
and sponsorship sales efforts for the company’s
AnswersTV operations, a high-definition, in-
teractive lifestyle television network of original
programming.
William G. Ries is interim president and
chief executive officer of Hospice of Northeastern
Illinois. Bill is responsible for setting strategies,
reporting to the board of directors and working
with physicians and caregivers.
R. Mark Wilson is dean of the College of Busi-
ness Administration at Niagara University.
1972
Leslie Baird McDonald’s new book, Making
Magic, was released by Half Halt Press. She also
has a short story included in the recently published

Horse Tales for the Soul. Leslie is a United States
Dressage Federation gold medalist. She teaches
riding lessons and trains dressage horses at her
Full Cry Farm. Leslie and her husband, Doug
Froh, live at 5555 State Route 132, Batavia, OH
45103. Her e-mail address is fcfarm@aol.com.
(See Recent Words, page 24.)
C. Wayne Perry received the Distinguished
American Award from Central Indiana Chapter of
the National Football Foundation, Feb. 23, 2008.
The award is given to an individual who has made
significant contributions in the community and
statewide to young people through the game of
football. Wayne retired as the head football coach
of Hanover (Ind.) College in 2007.
1973
Robert H. and Nancy (Hasbrook ’74) Ben-
nett hosted members of the 1972-75 Sigma Nu
fraternity at their home in Carmel, Ind., for the
4th consecutive year. The group enjoyed golf,
friendship and memories.
Robert D. Franks is president of HealthCare
Institute of New Jersey and helped to distribute
1,000 books to children and staff members as
part of the Reach Out and Read medically based
literacy program.
Marilyn G. Genther is executive director of the
Mount Prospect, Ill., library. She received the 2008
Toast of the Town Award for overseeing the renova-
tion of the town’s library and for her significant
contributions to the cultural life of the community.
Contributions to the community have included
being an active member and 2006 president of the
Mount Prospect Historical Society.
Wendy Sand-
ers Robinson was
named a 2008 dis-
trict superintendent
of the year by the
Indiana Association
of Public School
Superintendents.
Wendy has been
an educator for 34
years and became
Wendy Sanders Robinson ’73 superintendent of
Fort Wayne (Ind.)
Community Schools in 2003. (See photo, left.)
Susan Schaefer Neville, professor at Butler
University and author of several books, presented
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Members of the 1974 Kappa Kappa Gamma class
together at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Those at-
tending the mini-reunion included Mary Bennett
Graub, Linda Hyndman Mesirow, Sanda Sparks
Thomson and Mary Ruhling Gilbert.
a reading at DePauw, Feb. 20, 2007, as part of the
James and Marilou Kelly Writers Series. Susan’s
latest book is Sailing the Inland Sea: On Writing,
Literature and Land.
1974
Four members of the 1974 Kappa Kappa
Gamma class met in Milwaukee for a mini-reunion.
Linda Hyndman Mesirow hosted the group. (See
photo, above.)
Dominick P. DeNunzio is vice president of
loan operations for the mortgage lending division
of First Place Financial Corporation in Ohio.
Gary L. Klotz, a partner with the Indianapolis
law firm of Bingham McHale LLP, was named one
of the Indiana Super Lawyers® 2008.
Rev. Scott Roley is senior pastor at Christ
Community Church in Nashville, Tenn.
Roland T. Rust
is marketing de-
partment chair at
The University of
Maryland’s Robert
H. Smith School
of Business and
holds the David
Bruce Smith Chair
in Marketing. He
was appointed dis-
tinguished univer- Roland T. Rust ’74
sity professor, the
university’s highest academic honor, for exceptional
national and international scholarly achievements,
contributions and service in the field of marketing.
(See photo, above.)
Suzanne L. Sinclair is manager for Seneca
County in New York.
Elisa A. Turner is Miami correspondent for
ARTnews magazine, published in New York, which
covers issues in contemporary art and art history
for a national and international audience. Elisa
wrote the foreword for the recently published
book, Miami Contemporary Artists. Elisa and her
husband, Eric S. Smith ’72, have a son, Grant S.
Smith, a senior at DePauw.
1975
David B. Becker was inducted into the Central
Indiana Business Hall of Fame, Feb. 21, 2008.
David is founder and chief executive of four
Internet-centric companies: First Internet Bank
of Indiana, OneBridge, DyKnow and RICS. He
is a member of DePauw’s 361° Program board
of advisers.
Rev. Mark Van Deman is author of A Traveler’s
Guide to the Spirit Realm: Unlocking the Mysteries of
the Kingdom. (See Recent Words, page 25.)
Teri Zimmer Parker received a master’s degree
in nursing administration from Capitol University
in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2007. Teri is direc-
tor of oncological services at Doctors Hospital in
Columbus. Her father is Robert C. Zimmer ’50.
Her mother, Ethel Ford Zimmer, helped to establish
DePauw’s first class in home nursing in 1949.
1976
John M. Stephen, a partner in the Columbus,
Ohio, law office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
LLP, was selected by his peers for inclusion in Ohio
Super Lawyers® 2008 as well as The Best Lawyers
in America® 2008. John specializes in labor and
employment law.
Vesta Stepniewski Demester was named
Wyoming’s 2008 National Distinguished Principal
by Wyoming Association of Elementary School
Principals. Vesta is principal of Aspen Elementary
School in Aspen, Wyo.
1977
David L. Branneman retired as principal of
Mitchell (Ind.) Junior High School after 34 years
as an educator. He is executive director of Indiana’s
Lawrence County Tourism Commission.
Susan Johanningsmeier Olesik received the
American Chemical Society’s 2008 award for
encouraging disadvantaged students into careers
in chemical sciences. Susan is founder of Wonders
of Our World (WOW), which supplements exist-
ing science curriculum in elementary schools by
providing training workshops for teachers on how
to conduct hands-on experiments in the physical
and biological sciences. She was a panelist at the
fourth annual Women in Science Reunion March
14-15 at DePauw. Susan is a professor of chemistry
at The Ohio State University.
Barbara Kingsolver’s latest book, Animal,
Vegetable, Miracle, is one of the 10 best nonfiction
releases of the year, according to Hudson Book-
sellers list of best published books in 2007. Her
book was also listed as one of the best nonfiction
books of 2007 by TIME. Barbara was nominated
by Chicago Sun-Times as the Most Admirable
Woman of 2007.
R. Matthew Neff is president and chief executive
officer of Clarian Health Ventures, Inc., a corporate
venture capital fund sponsored by Clarian Health
Partners, Inc. Clarian is Indiana’s largest integrated
healthcare system and is the parent of Methodist
Hospital of Indiana, Riley Hospital for Children,
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Indiana University Hospital and affiliated hospitals
throughout Indiana. Matt has two children attending
DePauw: a daughter, Alexandra “Alex” L. Neff ’09,
and a son, Graydon “Grady” M. Neff ’10.
Erik D. Sorenson is chief executive of Vault.
com, a New York-based publisher of college and
career search content.
1978
Timothy C. Collins was honored at The
HealthCare Chaplaincy of Manhattan’s annual
Wholeness of Life benefit and awards dinner on
Nov. 8, 2007. He was selected from leaders in
corporate, business and philanthropic communities
and recognized for commitment and dedication to
promoting wholeness of life. Tim is the founder,
senior managing director and chief executive of-
ficer of Ripplewood Holdings LLC in New York
City. The award was presented to Tim by fellow
DePauwite Vernon E. Jordan Jr. ’57. Also attending
the awards dinner was Janet W. Prindle ’58.
William R. Donaldson is chairman and chief
executive officer of Interactive Motorsports and
Entertainment Corporation, an Indianapolis-based
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student or graduate
List your career-related opportunities
on the DePauw Web site. We can help
you recruit excellent candidates for
your:
• Summer jobs/internships
• Full-time jobs
(entry-level and experienced)
You may post job openings directly
to the Web site at www.depauw.edu/
admin/career/alumni/HireDePauw.asp.
You may also view students’ résumés at
this site.
For additional information, please
contact:
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Director of Career Services
Phone: 765-658-4280
Fax: 765-658-4282
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company that designs and manufactures race car
simulators.
John M. Donnelly and his wife, Suzanne,
announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine
“Kate” Merritt Donnelly, Nov. 20, 2007. Kate
joins brother Alexander at 546 Woodview Drive,
Dayton, OH 45419. John is materials manager at
Victory Industrial Products. John’s e-mail address
is jdonnelly1@woh.rr.com.
Norman H. Leonard is author of Winning the
Close Ones, a book about how to shoot free throws.
Norm is a teacher and head tennis coach at Pike
High School in Indianapolis.
Mark A. Roesler was honored March 4 with
the 2008 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award by
Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Mark is chairman and chief executive officer of
CMG Worldwide Inc., in Indianapolis.
J. Scott Troeger
was reelected to the
2008 management
committee for
Barnes & Thorn-
burg’s law office in
Elkhart, Ind. Scott
is a partner in the
law firm’s business
department. (See
photo, right.)
J. Scott Troeger ’78
1979
Victoria “Vicki” Knoy Parker was a semifinal-
ist for an Indiana Teacher of the Year award. She
teaches speech, English and theatre at Greencastle
(Ind.) High School, and she started a class for at-
risk incoming freshmen.
N. Peter and Margaret “Peggy” (Mathias ’80)
Rasmussen live in Libertyville, Ill. Peter is senior
writer and analyst for CCH, Inc., and one of the
lead attorney editors of CCH’s Federal Securities
Law Reporter with Wolters Kluwer Law & Busi-
ness. He co-authored new editions of two books,
Responsibilities of Corporate Officers and Directors
and Guide to Internal Controls Under Section 404.
Peggy is a senior manager of IT applications in
the international division of Abbott Laboratories.
She was team leader of a data warehousing project
Donald T. Popravak ’81 and Kimberly Payne
recognized as a winner of a 2007 InfoWorld 100
Award. They have three children. Their daughter,
Katherine, is a senior at DePauw.
1980
Rev. Lisa Belcher Hamilton and James L.
Grubbs (University of Texas) were married Oct.
13, 2007, in Norfolk, Conn. Lisa is a writer and
Episcopal priest. Her newest book is Wisdom from
the Middle Ages for Middle-Aged Women. James is
a retired managing director of Citigroup. He is a
consultant to a global shipping industry. Lisa’s e-
mail address is lisa_b_hamilton@sbcglobal.net.
Loretta “Ann” Libka Hendrich is vice president
of clinical excellence operations at Ascension Health
in St. Louis. Her study, “how nurses in 17 differ-
ent health care systems throughout the country
conduct their work,” was featured in October
Texas’ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Margaret “Peggy” (Mathias) and N. Peter Ras-
mussen ’79 live in Libertyville, Ill. Peggy is a senior
manager of IT applications in the international divi-
sion of Abbott Laboratories. She was team leader of a
data-warehousing project recognized as a winner of a
2007 InfoWorld 100 Award. Peter is senior writer and
analyst for CCH, Inc., and one of the lead attorney
editors of CCH’s Federal Securities Law Reporter with
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. He co-authored new
editions of two books, Responsibilities of Corporate
Officers and Directors and Guide to Internal Controls
Under Section 404. They have three children. Their
daughter, Katherine, is a senior at DePauw.
Richard B. Thomas is assistant professor of mu-
sic and coordinator for string studies at Presbyterian
College in Clinton, S.C. During the summers he is
string department head and chamber music coor-
dinator at Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden, Maine.
His e-mail address is rthomas@presby.edu.
John B. Trammell is president of Cadogan
Management LLC.
1981
Patricia Gorrell Peake performed the role of
Sister Amnesia in Nunsense, Oct. 19-21, 2007, at Polk
County High School inTryon, N.C.The performance
was a fundraiser for Polk County High School band’s

trip to the China Olympics in 2008. Patti has appeared
in numerous musical performances in theTryon Little
Theater as well as other community theatres. She is an
artist and a metalsmith. Patti owns Peake Ironworks
and also works for JTCooper Studio. She and her
husband, Lee Holroyd, live in Tryon, N.C.
Donald T. Popravak and Kimberly Payne
(Kansas University) were married April 7, 2007, in
Kansas City. They live at 2508 Hawthorne Lane,
Flossmoor, IL 60422. Don works for NBC News
Networks in Chicago. Kim is an attorney special-
izing in education law and labor employment.
Don’s e-mail address is don.popravak@nbcuni.
com. (See photo, bottom previous page.)
Stephany Speicher Underwood is owner of
Crepe Myrtle Designs in Moorestown, N.J. She
customizes furniture and accessories for her clients
in the colors they prefer and creates designs that
match their décor.
1982
Sarah Anness
Evans was re-elect-
ed to a two-year
term as mayor of
Madeira, Ohio. She
and her husband,
Tommy, own and
operate a scuba
business, Central
Coast Dive Center,
in Edgewood, Ky.
Sarah Anness Evans ’82 They have two chil-
dren: Samantha,
16, and Mason 12. (See photo, above.)
Edward E. Lehman is managing director of
Lehman, Lee & Xu law firm in China. Ed spoke at
the Association of National Advertisers advertising
law and business affairs conference in New York
City, Feb. 12-13, 2008.
Kara Moseley Hensley is director of human
resources at Cripe Architects + Engineers in In-
dianapolis. Kara and her three children – Jordan,
20, Seth, 15, and Sam, 9 – live at 576 King Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46260. Her e-mail address is
karaeh06@yahoo.com.
Dr. Jeffery L. Pierson was featured on the
cover and profiled in the November 2007 issue of
Indianapolis Monthly magazine. He is an orthopae-
dic surgeon and medical director for St. Vincent
Center for Joint Replacement in Indianapolis. He
and DePauw classmate Thomas C. Dugan were
listed in the magazine as two of the Top Docs in
Indianapolis. Dugan is a radiation oncologist and
president of Cancer Care Group in Indianapolis.
Pharez A. Whitted is director of jazz studies
at Chicago State University as well as a performer.
AllAboutJazz.com’s review of a concert DVD, Ari
Brown: Live At The Green Mill, says Pharez “adds
fire to the front-line on four tracks.”
To change your address call 765-658-4205 or
e-mail jenniferhassler@depauw.edu or fax 765-658-4172.
Class Notes
June 11-15, 2008
www.depauw.edu/alumni
1983
Dr. A l l i s o n
Brashear, professor
and chair of neurol-
ogy at Wake Forest
University Medical
School, is a mem-
ber of Wake Forest
University Baptist
Medical Center
board of directors.
(See photo, right.)
R. Keith Howard Dr. Allison Brashear ’83
is dean of student af-
fairs for Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
in Gary, Ind. Howard and his wife, Karen Carlson
Howard ’85, and their son, Robby, live at 9134
Holly Lane, Munster, IN 46321. Their e-mail
address is khoward210@comcast.net.
Toby Jones is associate pastor at First Presby-
terian Church in Harbor Springs, Mich. He was
appointed to a sports reader panel for the Petoskey
(Mich.) News-Review. Toby is a musician and
author of The Gospel According to Rock.
Melvin E. Lee is a captain and special opera-
tions officer for the United States Naval Forces
Europe and U.S. 6th Fleet in Naples, Italy. His
master’s thesis was published in the peer-reviewed
journal Middle East Quarterly (MEQ) Vol. 15, no.
1 (Winter 2008) as a feature article. The title of
his article was “The Fallacy of Grievance Based
Terrorism.”
James A. Marshall has joined Cantor Fitzger-
ald & Company’s debt capital markets team in
Chicago.
Lesley Nelson Reser was awarded the 2007
Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant
Award for longstanding commitment to public
service and a career distinguished by excellence
as Senator Richard Lugar’s Indiana state director.
Lesley’s career with Senator Lugar’s office began
as a Winter Term intern during her senior year at
DePauw. Lesley and her husband, Edward “Tave”
A. Reser, live in Indianapolis. Their daughter, Lucy,
is a high school sophomore. Tave is executive direc-
tor and partner of Seminars International, Inc., an
international travel organization that consults with
Edward “Tave” A. and Lesley (Nelson ’83) Reser
’83 and their daughter, Lucy.
colleges, universities and special interest groups.
(See photo, above.)
Anne Spolyar Sellers gave the Management
Fellows Lecture, April 24, 2008, at DePauw.
She is managing principal of Sensory Technolo-
gies, a provider of videoconferencing systems, in
Indianapolis. She is a member of the executive
committee of Indiana Women Business Owners
Political Action Committee.
Sarah Sturmon Dale contributed to the final
edition of the Cincinnati Post, Dec. 31, 2007,
where she has been a writer for the past 15 years.
She is a freelance writer contributing articles to
publications such as TIME magazine.
1984
Nancy Krigbaum Wise is a principal with
HendrixRaderWise, Inc., a full service advertis-
ing firm in Indianapolis. She and her husband,
Richard, have two daughters: Margaret, 15, and
Laura, 13. They live at 155 Raintree Drive, Zi-
onsville, IN 46077.
David G. Martyn and his wife, Monica,
announce the birth of their daughters, Hannah
Elizabeth and Grace Carolyn Martyn, April 6,
2007. Hannah and Grace join brother Benjamin,
4. David is an associate clinical professor at Mar-
quette University School of Dentistry and has a
general dental practice in Mequon. Monica is a
homemaker and works part-time in data entry at St.
Columbia Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. David’s
e-mail address is flosdaily@juno.com.
Sharon L. Moist is author of 101 Tips for
Actors: Secrets for Success Every Actor Must Know.
Sharon has worked as an agent, actor and producer.
She serves entertainment professionals through
her business, The Industry Coach®. (See Recent
Words, page 24.)
Marcia Rothschild Moellers and her husband,
James, live in Rocky Mountain National Park in
Estes Park, Colo. They have three children. Marcia is
director of scouting for the top-rated fashion agency,
Bravo Models, in Tokyo and consults for Donna
Baldwin Talent in Denver. She has published two
books, So, You Want to be a Fashion Model? and Model
Markets of the World. She has a regional radio show
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in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada, “Entertain-
ment World with Marcia Moellers.” Marcia’s e-mail
address is bravodbt@msn.com.
Carrie L. Torres received her teaching li-
cense from Saint Mary-of-the Woods College in
Indiana. Carrie’s e-mail address is torrescarrie@
yahoo.com.
1985
Jack L. Cameron is global head of human
resources and internal controls at Bank of New
York Mellon, based in Chicago. Jack lives with
his partner, Jean Dufresne in Chicago. Jean is a
principal with Space Architects + Planners. Jack is
assistant principal cellist with Classical Symphony
Orchestra and resident music director with Actors
Theatre Company.
In October 2007, Sigma Chi alumni from the
classes of 1985 and 1986 met in Orlando, Fla., for
a friendly weekend golf competition. Sigma Chis
attending included Matthew S. Darnall, David W.
Johnson, Mark S. Smith and Jeffrey H. Travis,
Stephen C. Denison ’86, Mark R. Koenig ’86,
Breton A. Schoch ’86, Jay F. Stutz ’86.
Desiree S. Dimond is a private practice dentist
in Indianapolis. Her volunteer efforts to provide
free dental care to children one day a week at the
Indiana University School of Dentistry was featured
in the American Dental Association’s ADA News.
Desiree has participated in the school’s Give Kids
a Smile program for the past six years.
Craig P. Martin is principal of Coolidge Middle
School in Reading, Mass. He was among a select
group of educators from the United States chosen
to present at The 8th China International Forum
on Education in Beijing, October 2007.
Sava A. Vojcanin and his wife, Valerie, an-
nounce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Sophia
Vojcanin, Aug. 31, 2007. Elizabeth joins brother
John, 3, at their home in Lake Bluff, Ill. Sava’s
e-mail address is svojcanin@clausen.com.
Nile L. Weber is an adjunct professor at Chest-
nut Hill (Pa.) College as well as a musical director
in local schools and plays piano bar.
1986
Brenda L. Baker, artist, activist and museum
curator, spoke at DePauw, Oct. 29, 2007, at the
Richard E. Peeler Art Center. Her topic was Moving
Beyond Art: Artists and Curators as Social Activists.
Brenda discussed the site-specific, environmentally
sensitive sculptures that she creates for outdoor set-
tings as well as her work developing and designing
exhibitions for children. She is director of exhibits
at Madison Children’s Museum in Wisconsin, and
is founder and director of greenexhibits.org.
In October 2007, Sigma Chi alumni from the
classes of 1985 and 1986 met in Orlando, Fla., for
a friendly weekend golf competition. Sigma Chis
attending included Stephen C. Denison, Mark R.
For a schedule of alumni events and information about alumni services, go to:
www.depauw.edu/alumni/index.asp
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Class Notes
Koenig, Breton A. Schoch, Jay F. Stutz, Matthew
S. Darnall ’85, David W. Johnson ’85, Mark S.
Smith ’85 and Jeffrey H. Travis ’85.
Susan “Susie” Nichols Pringle and her husband,
Patrick, announce the birth of their twins, Ryan
Jacob and Sydney Erin Pringle, Sept. 28, 2007. They
join sister, Ella, at their home in Milwaukee. Susie’s
e-mail address is springle@wi.rr.com.
Michael L. Parbs is vice president of Central
and Midwest regions for Mergis Group in Blue Ash,
Ohio. The company is a division of Spherion, a
professional recruiting and placement service.
Mark K. Phillips is a partner and attorney with
the Phillips & Phillips law firm in Boonville, Ind.,
as well as Boonville’s city attorney.
1987
Grant S. and Lesley (Gray ’88) Bailey live at 2601
Handasyde Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208. Grant’s
e-mail address is gbailey@baileyandco.com. Lesley’s
e-mail address is lbailey@baileyandco.com.
1988
Jennifer A. Bauer is a staff attorney for Indi-
ana Supreme Court’s Judicial Center. The court
honored her with the Pride of the Miami award for
her donation of a kidney to her mother.
Lesley (Gray) and Grant S. Bailey ’87 live at 2601
Handasyde Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208. Lesley’s
e-mail address is lbailey@baileyandco.com. Grant’s
e-mail address is gbailey@baileyandco.com.
Jeri Kehn Thompson was a speaker at The
Women’s Conference, Oct. 23, 2007, at the Long
Beach Convention Center & Entertainment in
California The conference is described as the largest
one-day gathering of women in the nation.
June 11-15, 2008
www.depauw.edu/alumni
1989
J. Allan Arnold is a member of the commer-
cial lending team of Old National Bank in Fort
Wayne, Ind.
David E. Forsell is president of Keep In-
dianapolis Beautiful. The nonprofit company’s
mission is to beautify the city and improve the
environment.
Jodi Green Wingler is business manager of
Hendricks Symphonic Society. Several DePauw
alumni and retired professors participate in the
ensembles. Jodi is a soprano and soloist with the
choir. She also performs regularly with the India-
napolis Opera, Footlite Musicals, Myers Dinner
Theatre and several community theatres. She is
manager of youth services at the Danville Public
Library in Danville, Ind. She; her husband, Wade;
and their daughter, Katie, live in Danville. Jodi’s
e-mail address is jodi@wingler.com.
James M. Hinshaw, a partner with the India-
napolis law firm of Bingham McHale LLP, was
named one of the Indiana Super Lawyers® 2008.
Wallace J. Nichols is a senior scientist at Ocean
Conservancy, a researcher for California Academy
of Sciences and president of International Sea Turtle
Society. He was named one of nine “eco-all-stars” in
the March 2008 issue of Outside magazine.
1990
Gregory J. Morical is general counsel for
Promex Technologies, LLC, in Franklin, Ind. He
and his wife, Alice, and their three children live
at 7278 Fox Hollow Ridge, Zionsville, IN 46077.
Greg’s e-mail address is morical@gmail.com.
Timothy A. Sheppard is chief financial officer
at Three Rivers Federal Credit Union in Fort
Wayne, Ind.
John D. Waller is a partner with the In-
dianapolis law firm of Wooden & McLaughlin.
John specializes in protecting the interests of
commercial lenders and banks when businesses
default on loans.
1991
William J. Bach and his wife, Carrie, announce
the birth of their daughter, Campbell Baldwin Bach,
Jan. 24, 2008. Campbell joins brother Henry, 2, at
their home at 514 Isabella St., Wilmette, IL 60091.
Bill’s e-mail address is bbach@ketelone.com.
Jill Darnall Tanner and her husband, Tony,
announce the birth of their daughter, Allision
D’mia Tanner, Sept. 10, 2007. Allision joins
brother Javier, 4. Jill’s e-mail address is jdtann69@
comcast.net.
Catherine “Cathy” L. Day has written a second
book, Comeback Season: How I Learned to Play the
Game of Love. Cathy compares getting back into
the game of love to her favorite football team, the
Indianapolis Colts. Her first book, The Circus in
Winter, received praise in numerous media outlets.
Cathy teaches writing at the University of Pitts-
burgh. (See Recent Words, page 23.)
Scott D. Gossett is senior account executive
with Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations,
Inc., in Honolulu.
Wendy Harter Harlow and her husband,
Christopher, announce the birth of their daughter,
Elizabeth Blair Harlow, May 9, 2007. Elizabeth
 Class Notes
joins brother Christopher, 2, at their home in
Indianapolis. Wendy’s e-mail address is weharlow@
1992
Timothy J. Allen studied in the Temple Univer-
sbcglobal.net.
sity Rome Program during his junior year at DePauw;
Heather A. Hitchens was honored by Brook-
he also traveled and explored Europe. He returned
lyn Historical Society in February 2008. She is
in 1998 and has been living in Rome for the past 10
executive director of the New York State Council
years. Tim is an artist, teacher, tour guide and a Web
on the Arts.
designer. His Web site, Rome Review, is an on-line
Courtney Hughes Comer and her husband,
resource for all English speakers in Rome and is used
Guy, announce the birth of their son, Spencer
Richard Comer, Oct. 15, 2007. Spencer joins
brother Campbell, 1, at their home in Chicago.
by students, tourists and business travelers.
Michael P. Bennett and Jennifer McCormick
(University of Texas-Arlington) were married Aug.
June 11-15, 2008
Courtney is a freelance writer and editor. Guy
10, 2007, in Dallas. Michael is assistant principal at www.depauw.edu/alumni
is president of the Comer Science and Educa-
Scott Johnson Middle School in McKinney, Texas.
tion Foundation. Courtney’s e-mail address is
His e-mail address is mbennett@mckinneyisd.net. Suzann W. Knudsen reports she had a busy
chcomer@gcionline.com.
(See photo, below.) 2007 year between her marketing position and
Amy L. Moser and her husband, Giuseppe
Joel D. Hand is director of legislative and club work, and she appeared on Fox News and
Serao, announce the birth of their son, David Eric
governmental relations for Indiana Department G4TV. She did a cross country tour last spring as
Serao, March 30, 2007, in London. Amy is taking
of Education. DJ Spider and plans more touring in the Southeast
a year off from the BBC for maternity leave. Her
Rodney E. Lasley was elected to Indiana Bank- area of the United States. She and her partner,
e-mail address is amymoser30@hotmail.com.
ers Association board of directors. He is president David Ballauer, live at 1227 Land Grant Road,
Joseph L. Smith Jr. is one of Indianapolis
and chief executive officer of North Salem State Charlotte, NC 28217.
Business Journal’s Forty Under 40. Joe is a partner
Bank in North Salem, Ind. Brian S. Perry is swimming coach and a
at the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels
Max D. O’Guinn III is associate general coun- math teacher at University School in Hunting
LLP. His field of expertise is government affairs.
sel for Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. Valley, Ohio.
He provides legal advice and direction to small,
He and his wife, Jennifer, and their son Connor, Jeremy L. Rogalski received a 2008 Alfred L.
minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
2, live in Bloomington. duPont Columbia Award for excellence in televi-
He was chosen by his peers to be included in the
Matthew H. Waller is director of sales and sion journalism. Jeremy is an investigative reporter
2008 The Best Lawyers in America in the field of
marketing for the PGA Tour Championship. The for Houston’s KHOU-TV. The award recognized
government relations law.
playoffs will be at the historic East Lake Golf Course Jeremy and his colleagues for their six-minute
Dennis A. Trinkle is executive director of
in Atlanta, Sept. 25-28, 2008. investigative report, “Rules of the Game.” It is
Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications
System. He was cited by CIO magazine as one of Jeremy’s second duPont award.
Amy Symons Hughes is director of media rela-
the CIO 100 for 2007.
Virginia “Ginger” Weiss Danz is a licensed
1993 tions for National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Daniel R. Cooper and his wife, Sari, announce She and her husband, Chris, live at 821 Eisenhower
professional counselor and has launched a life
the birth of their daughter, Kaiya Rylie Cooper, Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Amy’s e-mail address
coaching business. She decided to pursue life
Oct. 10, 2007. Dan is director of Asia sales and is amy@nfca.org.
coaching in order to have more career flexibility
operations at Cooper Industries. The family lives in Brian N. Ullem earned a M.B.A. degree from
and more time to spend with her two-year old
Shanghai. Dan’s e-mail address is coopershanghai@ Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of
daughter, Zora. Her husband, Jonathan, owns and
yahoo.com. Management December 2007. Brian runs device
manages Wildwater Expeditions, a whitewater raft-
Deborah L. Else and her husband, Cory strategy for Alltel in Little Rock, Ark.
ing company in Fayetteville, W. Va. Ginger’s e-mail
Engdale, announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Jerimi J. Ullom
address is ginger@elementscoach.com.
Lynn Engdale, Oct. 12, 2007. Anna joins sister is a partner with
Lauren, 7, at their home in Bellingham, Wash. the Indianapolis
law firm of Barnes
& Thornburg LLP.
Jerimi is a member
of the governmental
services department
and concentrates
his practice in the
areas of municipal
Jerimi J. Ullom ’93 finance, govern-
ment services and
business. (See photo, above.)
Christopher S. and Karen (Curley ’94) Vow-
ells announce the birth of their daughter, Grace
Elizabeth Vowells, Feb. 9, 2007. Gracie joins
brother Sean, 6, and sister Mary Kate, 4, at their
home in Chatham, N.J. Karen’s e-mail address is
kcvowells@optonline.net.

1994
Michael P. Bennett ’92 and Jennifer McCormick wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding Angelina Andrews Torain is associate athletics
included Steven J. Stroman ’82, Patricia Bennett Stroman ’83 and Scott A. Russell ’92. director and senior woman administrator for Indiana

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University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IU-
PUI). She oversees internal operations of the depart-
ment, including game management and staffing, and
serves as the sport administrator for the men’s and
women’s soccer, golf and cross country programs.
R. Kirby Brafford and his wife, Kristin, an-
nounce the birth of their daughter, Paige Milton
Brafford, Dec. 31, 2007. Paige joins brother
Brayden, 2, at their home at 627 Garfield Ave., Lib-
ertyville, IL 60048. Kirby is a computer consultant
with Perot Systems. Kristin is a stay-at-home mom.
Kirby’s e-mail address is kirby@brafford.net.
Vincent B. Browne was named an Illinois
2008 Super Lawyer. He is a trial lawyer with the
law offices of Dennis T. Schoen, P.C., in Chicago.
He and his wife, Margo (Mayer ’93) Browne, live
in Wilmette, Ill. They have two children: Edie, 7,
and Tipton, 4. Vince reports that a group of fellow
DePauw alumni (Brian J. Jaworski ’89, Hugh M.
Seyfarth and Kevin R. Eskew) – referred to as
the Muskyhunters – will make their 10th annual
group trip to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for
the Musky Opener in May 2008.
Kevin R. and Deborah (Dalenberg ’98) Es-
kew announce the birth of their son, Jack Henry
Newton Eskew, Feb. 14, 2008. Jack Henry joins
sister Kamryn, 2. Their address is 5703 Lawn
Drive, Western Springs, IL 60558.
Karen (Curley) and Christopher S. Vowells
’93 announce the birth of their daughter, Grace
Elizabeth Vowells, Feb. 9, 2007. Gracie joins
brother Sean, 6, and sister Mary Kate, 4, at their
home in Chatham, N.J. Karen’s e-mail address is
kcvowells@optonline.net.
Peter J. and Stacy (Eppel) Goebel announce the
birth of their daughter, Katherine Michele Goebel,
Jan. 16, 2007. Katherine joins brothers David, 9,
John, 5, and Michael, 3, at 4140 Rocky Mountain
Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681. Peter is database
administrator for APS Healthcare by day and a
musician by night. His new album, Theodicy, was
released on Amazon.com in November 2007. Stacy
is a homemaker and freelance graphic designer.
Their e-mail address is stgoebel@mac.com.
David W. James is assistant United States
secretary of labor for public affairs. He returned
to DePauw, Feb. 18, 2008, to speak as part of the
Gertrude and G. D. Crain Jr. Lecture Series.
Christopher W. Naylor is securities commis-
sioner for Indiana.
R. Lee and Barbara (Rowley) Steele announce
the birth of their son, Robert Edward Steele, Oct.
21, 2007. Robert joins brother Thomas, 2, at
their home in Avon, Colo. Their e-mail address
is leeandbarbvail@comcast.net.
Deanna R. Watkins Goers and Seth Husted
(Hanover College) were married July 14, 2007, in
Douglas Lake, Tenn. They, with their combined
five children, live at 5516 Cross Creek Drive,
Crestwood, KY 40014. Deanna’s e-mail address
is drhusted@insightbb.com.
Don’t miss out on news from DePauw!
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Class Notes
Susan Westha-
fer Furukawa was
awarded a United
States Student
Fulbright Award
for the 2007-08
academic year to
conduct research
in Tokyo. Susan
is pursuing a doc-
toral degree from
Susan Westhafer Furukawa Indiana University
’94 department of East
Asian languages
with an emphasis on Japanese historical fiction.
She has served as an instructor at Indiana University
and taught at Saga National University in Saga,
Japan. (See photo, above.)
Tricia A. Workman is an associate with the St.
Louis law firm of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP.
She works in the government solutions group.
1995
Timothy C.
Birtwhistle earned
a doctoral degree
in optometry from
Indiana Univer-
sity May, 2007.
He is practicing at
Progressive Eyecare
and Eyewear in
Indianapolis. Tim’s
e-mail address is
Timothy C. Birtwhistle ’95 tcbirt@gmail.com.
(See photo, left.)
Ross C. and Anne (Hain ’96) Clayton an-
nounce the birth of their son, Bennett Christopher
Clayton, May 30, 2007. Bennett joins brothers
Sam, 4, and Mac, 2. Ross and Anne are both small
animal veterinarians practicing in Carmel and
Zionsville, Ind., respectively. Ross’s e-mail address
is rossclayton@hotmail.com. Anne’s e-mail address
is anneclayton@hotmail.com.
Angela Hicks Bowman, co-founder and chief
marketing officer of Angie’s List, is a finalist for
the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer
Award. The award is the highest honor given to
women by the state and recognizes women who
have improved the quality of life for women and
their families.
Kristin Ingwell Goode and her husband,
Christopher, announce the birth of their son,
William McKenna Goode, Aug. 26, 2007. They
would enjoy hearing from classmates. Kristin’s
e-mail address is kingwell4@yahoo.com.
Kemp E. Jaycox and his wife, Cindy Fink,
completed the adoption of their daughter, Kath-
erine Ann “Kate” Jaycox, from China. Kate was
born Dec. 11, 2006, in the Jiangxi Province. Kemp
and Cindy spent three weeks in Beijing, Nanchang
and Guangzhou with eight other Indiana families
during the trip. Kemp’s e-mail address is kemp-
jaycox@yahoo.com.
Mercedes Kelley Tunstall and her husband,
Brooke, announce the birth of their son, Heath
Robert Tunstall, Aug. 18, 2007. Heath joins brother
Drew Caleb. Mercedes is assistant general counsel at
Bank of America, supporting e-commerce business.
Her e-mail address is mercedeskk@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Krick Bischoff and her husband,
Joe, announce the birth of their son, Rylan Scott
Bischoff, Jan. 4, 2008. Riley joins sister Evie, 2,
at their home in Minnetonka, Minn. Jen’s e-mail
address is jenbischoff1@yahoo.com.
Jonathan R. Phillips gave the Management
Fellows Lecture, March 13, 2008, at DePauw.
Jon is managing director of Healthcare Growth
Partners, Inc., a strategic and financial advisory
firm in Elmhurst, Ill.
Kelly S. Shoop earned a law degree from
Washington University Law School in St. Louis
in May 2006. After completing a clerkship in
Memphis, Tenn., she moved to Washington, D.C.
She is an associate in the securities litigation and
enforcement group at Wilmer Cutler Pickering
Hale and Dorr LLP. She lives at 2701 Calvert St.,
N.W., #514, Washington, DC 20008. Her e-mail
address is kshoop13@yahoo.com.
1996
Brian L. and Lynn (Wallis) Boak announce
the birth of their son, Nathan Reeves Boak, July
5, 2007. Nathan joins brother Henry, 4, at their
home in Indianapolis. Brian’s e-mail address is
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actually do on a day-to-day basis.
If you are interested in being part
of the Alumni Career Network and
occasionally helping students and other
DePauw alumni with these issues, go
to www.depauw.edu/admin/career and
click on the “alumni” icon.
For more information, contact
Thomas R. Cath ’76, director of
career services, at 765-658-4279 or
tcath@depauw.edu.
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bboak@scofieldedit.com. Lynn’s e-mail address is
lboak@sbcglobal.net.
1997 Overlease Schubert, Amanda Meyer Clark ’98
and Tina Breen Rees. Amy is inventory controller
Jennifer (Cleveland) and Christopher L.
Stephen G. Grove and his wife, Erin, announce at Crate & Barrel in Northbrook, Ill. Her e-mail
Cassidy announce the birth of their son, Jackson
the birth of their son, Charles Boyd Grove, Nov. address is crategrrl@yahoo.com.
Porter Cassidy, Oct. 15, 2007. Jack joins sister
13, 2007. They live in Fishers, Ind. Stephen is Raphaella Palmer Prange and her husband,
Sophie, 3, at their home in Carmel, Ind. Chris
employed with GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals. Robert, announce the birth of their daughter,
is a partner at the law firm of Javitch, Block &
His e-mail address is sgrove1@hotmail.com. Suzanne Catherine Prange, June 13, 2007. Suzanne
Rathbone. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom. Their
Anne (Hain) and Ross C. Clayton ’95 an- joins brother Robert, 2, at 155 N. Oakdale Bou-
e-mail address is jcass5050@sbcglobal.net.
nounce the birth of their son, Bennett Christopher levard, Decatur, IL 62522. Raphaella is assistant
Edgar “Ted” K. and Julie (Mauer ’98) Collison
Clayton, May 30, 2007. Bennett joins brothers dean of students at Millikin University. Her e-mail
announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha
Sam, 4, and Mac, 2. Anne and Ross are both small address is rpalmer@millikin.edu.
Martin Collison, Oct. 18, 2007. Ted and Julie
animal veterinarians practicing in Zionsville and Christine Patterson Birkenstock is executive
were married in St. Louis, May 7, 2005. They live
Carmel, Ind., respectively. Anne’s e-mail address is director of the American Red Cross chapter in
in Cincinnati. Ted is a surgical resident at Good
anneclayton@hotmail.com. Ross’s e-mail address Loudoun County, Va.
Samaritan Hospital. Julie is a physical therapist in
is rossclayton@hotmail.com. Rachael Royster Melton and her husband, Dirk,
the Hamilton County (Ind.) school system. Ted’s
Mary Hall Bernheisel and her husband, Jay, announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Cath-
e-mail address is tedcollison@hotmail.com. Julie’s
announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth erine Melton, Nov. 27, 2007. Sarah joins brother
e-mail address is tigerfish@hotmail.com.
Clare Bernheisel, Aug. 3, 2007. Clare joins brother Patrick Wesley, 4, and sister Emily Elizabeth, 2, at
Johnathan V. Cuevas and his wife, Sherrie, an-
Joshua, 2, at their home in Jackson, Tenn. Mary their home in Brentwood, Tenn. Rachael’s e-mail
nounce the birth of their daughter, Kendal Christina
Beth, a United Methodist pastor, is on family leave address is roystermelton@yahoo.com.
Cuevas, Sept. 26, 2007. Johnathan is a vice president
to stay home with Joshua and Clare. Her e-mail
with Wachovia Securities in Charlotte, N.C. His
address is marybeth@bernheisel.org.
e-mail address is jvcuevas@gmail.com.
Jason D. Kim-
Bradley D. Hasler is a partner with the In-
1998
pel is a partner with Deborah (Dalenberg) and Kevin R. Eskew
dianapolis law firm of Bingham McHale. Bradley
the Indianapolis ’94 announce the birth of their son, Jack Henry
represents individuals, businesses and utility
law firm of Baker & Newton Eskew, Feb. 14, 2008. Jack Henry joins
companies statewide in matters related to real and
Daniels LLP. Jason sister Kamryn, 2. Their address is 5703 Lawn
personal property taxation.
is a member of Drive, Western Springs, IL 60558.
Gabriel F. Hatfield, David J. McClain and
the insurance and Melanie “Mel” Downie Zupan and her hus-
Brian D. Goad ’02 are key members of Hatfield
financial services band, Greg, announce the birth of their son, Paul
Post/Production, a company that provides high
practice group. (See Alexander Zupan, March 21, 2006. Mel’s e-mail
definition video, DVD and Web services to clients
photo, right.) address is mel@downie-zupan.net.
such as NBC, Monsanto, Mittal Steel and the
Silvette Pope David B. Feldman is co-author of The End-
National Association of Realtors. During their 10
Bullard and her Jason D. Kimpel ’96 of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to
years of business, they have traveled throughout the
husband, Rodney, Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved
United States as well as overseas. Their Web site is
announce the birth of their son, Brendan James One, a practical medical and emotional guide for
www.hatpost.com. (See photo, below.)
Bullard, Aug. 29, 2007. They live in Silver Spring, families who are facing the serious illness of a loved
J. Elizabeth Karsell Horne and her husband,
Md. Silvette is chair of the school counseling one. David is assistant professor of counseling
Troy, have developed an educational Web site
department at Duke Ellington School of the psychology at Santa Clara University. (See Recent
for children, The Lightning Bugs, at www.info@
Arts in Washington, D.C. Her e-mail address is Words, page 23.)
thelightningbugs.com. The Web site celebrates
silvettebullard@yahoo.com. Jonathan V. Fortt and Gina Chung were
differences and exposes young children to world
Ronald L. Stiver gave the Management Fel- married Dec. 30, 2006, in Sausalito, Calif. Jon
languages.
lows Lecture, April 15, 2008, at DePauw. Ron is is a senior writer for Fortune. Gina is a reading
Amy M. O’Donnell and David A. Eagan were
commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor specialist in the Palo Alto Unified School District.
married May 19, 2007, in Chicago. They live in Ev-
Vehicles in Indianapolis. They live in San Jose, Calif.
anston, Ill. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
Christopher R. J. Zachary
included Shawn Highland Ullman (bridesmaid),
Taylor is a member Hopkins is assistant
Deborah Drenzyk Robins (bridesmaid), Cheryl
of the board of vice president at
L. Heiss, Christopher B. Schubert ’96, Mary
directors of Peace Fifth Third Bank in
Learning Center, Evansville, Ind. (See
an Indianapolis- photo, left.)
based community R i c h a r d F.
educational insti- Jones and Helene
tution teaching C. Abdon of Viken,
peace building and Sweden (University
conflict resolution of Buckingham-
skills to youth and Christopher R. Taylor ’96 J. Zachary Hopkins ’98 United Kingdom),
adults. Christopher were married, Oct.
is an attorney with the law firm of Bingham 13, 2007, in Kansas City. Rick earned a master’s
McHale in Indianapolis. He concentrates his degree from Drury University. He is director of
practice in the area of labor and employment law. Forrest T. Jones & Company. Helene is a licensed
(See photo, above.) barrister in the United Kingdom and works in the
Jason S. Urban is interim principal at Fishers legal field in Kansas City. Rick’s e-mail address is
(Ind.) High School. rfjones@ftj.com. (See photo, top next page.)
Gabriel F. Hatfield ’97, David J. McClain ’97 and Lisa Kuhn Fraioli is senior technical adviser
Brian D. Goad ’02. for microfinance as well as a member of Freedom

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www.depauw.edu/alumni

Joshua M. Pitcock ’98 and Katherine A. Seaman wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Bradley B. Shellgren ’98, Matthew R. Cunningham ’98, Annie Noland Henry ’96, Peter V. Henry ’98,
Emily S. Porter ’98, Gregory A. Cain ’98, Sara Bosin Fink ’98, Mark A. Huss ’99, Michael J. Curley ’98
(groomsman), Mark F. Fink ’98 (groomsman), Sara E. Shade ’98 and Daniel M. Swinford ’98.

Yorktown, IN 47396. Jennifer’s e-mail address is e-mail address is hoosiergirl75@cfl.rr.com.

jpbott@bsu.edu. Molly Wilkinson Chavers was among In-
Joshua M. Pitcock and Katherine A. Seaman dianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 men
(Wake Forest University) were married, June 30, and women named as young leaders in their
2007 in Washington, D.C. Josh is deputy chief of professions and communities. Molly is executive
staff and counsel for Indiana Congressman Mike director of Indy Hub Inc., a professional network-
Pence. Katie is a special investigator for the United ing organization.
States Office of Personnel and Management. They
live in Washington, D.C. (See photo, above.)
Lauren M. Rutherford and D. Alex Good 1999
were married Sept. 8, 2007, in Indianapolis. They Marissa Altman Terra and her husband,
Richard F. Jones ’98 and Helene C. Abdon live at 7650 Lindsay Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. Nathan, announce the birth of their son, Alexan-
from Hunger in Latin America. She spoke at (See photo, below.) der Jonathan Terra, Dec. 24, 2007. Marissa is a
DePauw, Oct. 11, 2007, on “The Practice of Jennifer Snapp Ringleb and her husband, paraplanner with Ameriprise Financial. Nathan is
Microcredit.” John, announce the birth of their son, Carson a group leader with Toyota Logistics. Marissa and
Abigail Lounsbury Morrow is an adjunct John Ringleb, Oct. 28, 2007. They live in West her family live in Vancouver, Wash.
professor of communications law and a legal career Melbourne, Fla. Jennifer is a school psychologist for Michael J. Campbell is head football coach at
counselor at The University of Alabama School of Brevard County school board. John is a firefighter Jimtown High School in Elkhart, Ind.
Law in Tuscaloosa. and paramedic for the City of Palm Bay. Jennifer’s Elizabeth A. English received a master’s degree
Julie (Maurer) and Edgar “Ted” K. Collison
’97 announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha
Martin Collison, Oct. 18, 2007. Ted and Julie
were married in St. Louis, May 7, 2005. They live
in Cincinnati. Julie is a physical therapist in the
Hamilton County (Ind.) school system. Ted is a
surgical resident at Good Samaritan Hospital. Julie’s
e-mail address is tigerfish@hotmail.com. Ted’s e-
mail address is tedcollison@hotmail.com.
Laura A. Mehaffey earned a M.B.A. degree
from University of Michigan Ross School of Busi-
ness, May 2007. She is assistant product director at
Neutrogena. Laura lives in Santa Monica, Calif.
Jennifer Metzig Nie performed the role of
Spirit 3 in the Indianapolis Opera’s production
of Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
Callie Mooers Chapman and her husband,
David, announce the birth of their son, Caden
Michael Chapman, Oct. 7, 2006. They live in
Chicago. Callie’s e-mail address is chapman03@
sbcglobal.net. Lauren M. Rutherford ’98 and D. Alex Good wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Jennifer Phillips Bott and her husband, John, Dr. April Bardes Johnson ’98 (matron of honor), Gregory A. Johnson ’98, Darby Janning Jameson ’98,
announce the birth of their son, Aidan Paul Bott, Jennifer Rutkowski-Smith ’99, Carin Chappelow Werbeck ’99, Karen L. Mullins ’03 and Laura Welker
Dec. 14, 2006. They live at 600 S. Turnberry Lane, Cochran ’97 (bridesmaid).

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Corrie E. Klopcic ’99 and Bruno Chumpitazi wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Errolyn Yavorsky Healy ’99, Amelia Somerville Moen ’98, Lori Bahleda Shattuck ’99, Megan Greves
Klinginsmith ’99, Kristi McMeekan Mohammed ’99, Jonathan A. Klinginsmith ’99, Christopher B. Moen
’99, Huw L. A. Morgan ’99 and Ryan P. Dullea ’99.
in business administration from the University of
Notre Dame in May 2007. She is a financial adviser
and certified financial planner with Morgan Stanley
in Indianapolis. Elizabeth lives at 2533 Kessler
Boulevard E. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Her
e-mail address is englishliz@hotmail.com.
Sara Fuhrmann Young and her husband, Chris,
announce the birth of their son, Thomas Charles
Young, Oct. 12, 2007. They live in Cincinnati. Sara
would like to hear from her DePauw classmates. Her
e-mail address is sara_young_teacher@yahoo.com.
Sarah Haberstroh Stauder is executive director
of the Rochester Art Center.
Drs. Corrie E. Klopcic and Bruno Chumpitazi
(University of Michigan) were married May 27,
2007, in Wisconsin. Corrie is a pediatric emergency
medicine physician at Texas Children’s Hospital in
Houston. Bruno is a pediatric gastroenterologist and
director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Center at Texas Children’s Hospital. Corrie’s e-mail
address is corriec@bcm.edu. (See photo, above.)
Allison McFadden D’Lauro and her husband,
Chris, announce the birth of their son, William
Felix D’Lauro, June 25, 2007. They live in Golden,
Colo. Allison’s e-mail address is allisondlauro@
yahoo.com.
Kathryn Pitts Hickey and her husband,
J.P., announce the birth of their son, Garrison
Dietrich Hickey, Oct. 26, 2007. They live in
Charlotte, N.C.
Allison Smith Broadgate and her husband,
Chris, announce the birth of their son, Graden
Christopher Broadgate, Oct. 25, 2007. Allison is
marketing and communications manager for Seattle
Children’s Hospital Foundation and Guild Associa-
tion. She and her family live in Seattle. Allison’s
e-mail address is abroadgate@hotmail.com.
Michael T. Smith gave The Robert C. Mc-
Dermond Center Lecture, Feb. 21, 2008. He is
senior analyst for Strong Capital Management in
Indianapolis.
Sean M. Surrisi is a candidate for judge of the
circuit court of Marshall County, Ind. He is an attor-
ney for the South Bend, Ind., law firm of Anderson,
Class Notes
Agostino & Keller, P.C. Sean; his wife, Janette; and
their daughter, Abby; live in Culver, Ind. Sean’s e-mail
address is culverhomes@sbcglobal.net.
2000
Tara Avery Frate and her husband, Kevin, an-
nounce the birth of their daughter, Emma Victoria
Frate, July 19, 2007. They live in Indianapolis.
Tara’s e-mail address is tara.frate@comcast.net.
Claire Bishop Abely is an attorney with the
Boston law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, where
she specializes in general commercial litigation
practice. She was selected for Boston Bar Associa-
tion’s Public Interest Leadership Program, which
was designed for those who have practiced law
for fewer than 10 years and have demonstrated
an extraordinary commitment to pro bono, public
service or organized bar activities.
Rachel E. Forde is an attorney for the Snohom-
ish County Public Defender Office in Washington.
She received the 2007 Washington State Defender
Association President’s Award for being the state’s
outstanding new public defender.
Keely A. Roush ’00 and Jay G. Paul wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Gayle Shrock
Lessmann ’00, Erin Underwood McClellan ’00, Ryan P. Lessmann ’00, Giny Wallace Mullins ’00, Mark
D. Folger ’99, Ashley McCoy Bowyer ’00, Jessica Donnellon Heizman ’00, Stacy M. Roush ’96, Heidi S.
Holland ’00, Andrew N. Nardo ’00, Allison K. Bell ’00, Jillian Putnam Holloway ’00, Bradley W. Heiz-
man ’00, Sarah Fuchs Gustafson ’01 and Andrew S. Holloway ’00.
Jennifer Friant Harris and her husband,
Christopher, announce the birth of their son,
Christopher William Harris, Dec. 7, 2007. They
live in Fishers, Ind. Jennifer’s e-mail address is
jharris@ibj.com.
Kimberly Juffer Olson is director of South Dako-
ta’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Jennifer L. Noland has joined the Atlanta law
firm of Smith Moore LLP, which represents life,
health and disability insurance companies.
Shanna Phillips Beck and Adam G. Beck an-
nounce the birth of their second daughter, Kayden
Elizabeth Beck, who joined big sister Avery Ellen,
on Aug. 26, 2007. Shanna is a customer service
representative for NEC Electronics America, Inc.
in Kokomo, Ind. Adam is a territory manager for
Marathon Oil in Indianapolis. They live at 17895
Hollow Brook Ct., Noblesville, IN 46062. Shanna’s
e-mail address is sb2378@hotmail.com. Adam’s
e-mail address is adam.beck@insightbb.com.
Michelle Ross Kelly and her husband, Eric,
announce the birth of their daughter, Camden
Opal Kelly, Nov. 20, 2007. Camden joins brother
Brendan, 3, at their home in Kansas City. Michelle
works for Tortoise Capital Advisors, focusing on
corporate development and strategic planning. Her
e-mail address is mrkelly77@gmail.com.
Keely A. Roush and Jay G. Paul were married
Sept. 22, 2007, in Dallas. Keely is a tax manager
with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jay works for Paul
Properties, a family-owned real estate investment
and building company. Keely’s e-mail address is
keelypaul@gmail.com. (See photo, below.)
Amy Taubenheim Lavey and her husband, Lucas,
announce the birth of their daughter, Reese Tanner
Lavey, Nov. 21, 2007. They live in Cornelius, N.C.
Amy’s e-mail address is altaubs@hotmail.com.
2001
Brian E. and Kathryn (Longer ’03) Dixon
announce the birth of their son, William Jefferson
Arthur Dixon, Jan. 17, 2008. Brian and Katie live
at 7740 Brandenburg Way, Indianapolis, IN 46239.
Brian is a health IT manager at the Regenstrief
Institute. Katie teaches seventh-grade language arts
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Cynthia M. Davis ’02 and Justice David T. Prosser

Jr. ’65
in Decatur Township (Ind.). Brian’s e-mail address
is briandixon_2001@alumni.depauw.edu.
Kyleen Jensen Bushroe and her husband, Scott,
announce the birth of their son, Reece Hunter
Bushroe, May 4, 2007. Kyleen is human resource Elizabeth D. E. Sund ’02 and Anders M. Seeland wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
administrator with Apparatus, an Internet technol- Jacqueline L. Overman ’02 (bridesmaid), Rebecca E. Tenzer ’02 (bridesmaid), Molly A. Thompson ’02
ogy firm. Scott is an environmental engineer with (bridesmaid), Anna R. Dinwoodie ’02 and Kirsten J. Hagen ’02.
Eli Lilly. They live in Monrovia, Ind. Kyleen’s e-mail
Brian D. Goad, Gabriel F. Hatfield ’97 and researcher at the Osaka City University’s Urban
address is jensenkyleen@hotmail.com.
David J. McClain ’97 are key members of Hatfield Research Plaza.
Kelly J. Johnson is market president of Wachovia
Post/Production, a company that provides high Anna C. Smith and Kory K. Dickerson were
Bank in Henderson and Transylvania counties in
definition video, DVD and Web services to clients married Sept. 30, 2006, in Columbus, Ind. They
North Carolina. She oversees customer service, lend-
such as NBC, Monsanto, Mittal Steel and the live in Indianapolis. DePauw alumni attending
ing, deposit gathering and sales for the bank.
National Association of Realtors. During their 10 the wedding included Kimberly E. Stall (maid
Amy E. Miller is the owner of a custom jewelry
years of business, they have traveled throughout the of honor), Jessica L. Olson, Julie C. Houston,
business, Beads by Amybeth. Her online shop can
United States as well as overseas. Their Web site is Abbi L. Harrison, Derek E. Metz, Michelle
be viewed at www.beadsbyamybeth.etsy.com. Amy’s
www.hatpost.com. (See photo, page 43.) Aymond Gilbert ’03 and Nathan M. Moch ’03.
e-mail address is beadsbyamybeth@gmail.com.
Tara L. Karasch and P. Heath Hayward were (See photo, below.)
Lawren K. Mills gave the Management Fellows
married, Sept. 15, 2007, in Chaska, Minn. (See C. M. Stark lives in Jerusalem and works for
Lecture, April 10, 2008, at DePauw. She is an attorney
photo, below.) the United Nations. She earned a master’s degree
with McMains LaPointe, PC, in Indianapolis.
Meredith (Mulvey) and Ryan S. Truitt ’03 from Maxwell School of Syracuse University
announce the birth of their son, Thatcher Truitt, in August 2005. Her e-mail address is chareen.
2002 Sept. 27, 2007. Meredith is a stay-at-home mom
as well as creator of a children’s personalized gift
stark@gmail.com.
Elizabeth D. E. Sund ’02 and Anders M.
Cynthia M. Davis served as a law clerk to Justice
and accessory line. Ryan works for the local tele- Seeland were married, Oct. 13, 2007, in Minne-
David T. Prosser Jr. ’65 during the Wisconsin
communications company. They look forward to apolis. Liz teaches fourth and fifth grade Spanish
Supreme Court’s 2006-07 session. Justice Prosser
seeing Ryan’s classmates at his five-year reunion, in the Wayzata (Minn.) School District. Anders is
was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
June 2008. Meredith and Ryan live in Hilton a private investigator and volunteer firefighter for
in 1998 and elected to a 10-year term in 2001.
Head Island, S.C. the Wayzata Fire Department. Liz’s e-mail address
Cindy is a 2006 graduate of Marquette University
John P. Porter received a United States Student is lizseeland@live.com. (See photo, above.)
Law School. She is an associate with the law firm
Fulbright Award in modern history for the 2007-08 Jennifer A. Tarbox and Jonathan Boodro
of Foley & Lardner, LLP, in Milwaukee. (See
academic year. He is in Osaka, Japan, as a special (Babson College) were married June 16, 2007,
photo, above.)
in Indianapolis. They live in Phoenix. Jenny is
pursuing a doctoral degree in school psychology

Tara L. Karasch ’02 and P. Heath Hayward ’02 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
included Tyler J. Green ’02 (best man), Michael R. Cameron ’04, Joshua J. Fraccaro ’02, Lauren Knauer
Stahl ’02, Rebecca A. Krukowski ’02, Natalie M. Moore ’02 (bridesmaid), Blake A. Koriath ’02, L. Brooke
Hayward ’97 (sister of the groom), Edward H. Inlow ’01 and Joshua P. Bukstein ’02. Anna C. Smith ’02 and Kory K. Dickerson

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at Arizona State University. Jon is an e-commerce
operations manager. Jenny’s e-mail address is
tbox444@yahoo.com. (See photo, left.)
Ann Triplett Warner was elected to Hyde Park
(Cincinnati) Neighborhood Council. The council
advises the city and has input into zoning, educa-
tion, policing, arts, recreation and development.
Annie is an associate at the law firm of Peck, Shaffer
and Williams.

2003
Jay B. Bowles and Elizabeth L. Lacey ’04 were
married Sept. 1, 2007, in Indianapolis. They live in
Ann Arbor, Mich. (See photo, top page 50.)
Stephanie C. Brown and Beau T. Cunnyn-
gham were married, Aug. 27, 2005, in North
Jennifer A. Tarbox ’02 and Jonathan Boodro wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Vernon, Ind.
Christopher S. Landis ’99, Andrew T. Thayer ’02, Heidi Rochner Thayer ’02, Stefanie Stevenson Corbitt Joshua M. Husmann and Lisa Tomlinson were
’02, Andrea Clark Hoffman ’02, Ivan D. Hoffman ’01 and Jennifer N. Nye ’02. married March 5, 2007. They live in La Verne, Calif.
Josh is pastor to young adults at Pomona (Calif.)
First Baptist Church. (See photo, below.)
Kathryn (Longer) and Brian E. Dixon ’01
announce the birth of their son, William Jefferson
Arthur Dixon, Jan. 17, 2008. Katie and Brian live
at 7740 Brandenburg Way, Indianapolis, IN 46239.
Katie teaches seventh-grade language arts in Deca-
tur Township (Ind.). Brian is a health IT manager
at the Regenstrief Institute. Brian’s e-mail address
is briandixon_2001@alumni.depauw.edu.
Marcelino G. Lopez and Jamie L. Oslawski
’04 were married Oct. 27, 2007. Marcelino’s
e-mail address is marc.lopez@gmail.com. Jamie’s
e-mail address is jamieoslawski@yahoo.com. (See
photo, center left.)
Ryan P. McNamara and Kathy L. Eagan ’04
were married Sept. 15, 2007, in Milwaukee. Ryan’s
e-mail address is rpmcnamara81@yahoo.com.
Marcelino G. Lopez ’03 and Jamie L. Oslawski ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding Kathy’s e-mail address is kathy_eagan@hotmail.
included Demetrios T. Michaelides ’05, Lindsey Stanley Michaelides ’05, Alexa J. Trumpy ’04, Matthew R. com. (See photo, bottom left.)
Laird ’03, Seyi Arokoyo ’03, Frank P. Kostouros ’91, Katherine W. Franklin ’04, P. Natalie Anagnostou Julia R. Moen received a doctor of chiropractic
’04, Natasha A. Jaroscak ’04 and Erin L. Andrews ’05. degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los
Angeles, Dec. 15, 2007. She graduated salutatorian of
her class with magna cum laude honors and received
the clinic excellence award and two service awards.
Julia has a private practice in Manhattan Beach, Calif.,

Kathy L. Eagan ’04 and Ryan P. McNamara ’03 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Erin S. Hayne ’04 (bridesmaid), Leslie A. Dahlen ’04, Thomas M. Kominsky ’03 (groomsman), Daniel P. Ryan
’03 (usher), Anthony M. Williams ’05, Bryan D. Cuculich ’05, Justin R. Novinger ’03 (groomsman), Jonathan
L. Jenkins ’04, Matthew M. Ferrell ’05, Todd E. Humerickhouse ’05, Robert O. Farber ’03 (groomsman),
Lindsay E. Tato ’05, Meghan E. Freeman ’04, Mary M. Ennis ’04 (bridesmaid), Meredith H. Siemens ’05,
Daniel V. Adams ’03, Katharine M. Kruse ’04, Lauren B. Partaker ’04, Abigail L. Lynn ’04 (bridesmaid),
Sarah M. Seiferth ’04, Kelly Eagan Jacobs ’00 (matron of honor), Justin R. Knepp ’03, Andrew R. Tolle ’03
(groomsman), Susan M. Ostermann ’04 and Robert J. Grabiel ’04. Not pictured but attending were Molly C.
Michalak ’03, Nancy E. Poikonen ’03, Mark C. Rinehart ’03 and Daniel L. Toboja ’04. Joshua M. Husmann ’03 and Lisa Tomlinson

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which incorporates chiropractic, sports medicine,
nutrition, rehabilitation, massage and acupuncture.
Her e-mail address is askdrmoen@gmail.com.
Elizabeth J. Morgan is executive director of
the Vermillion-Parke (Ind.) Community Health
Center.
Elizabeth A. Porter and Robin Larson (Ball State
University) were married Oct. 6, 2007. The couple
live in St. Louis. (See photo, right.)
Jon R. Rogers and Kelli Kruse (Butler Univer-
sity) were married March 31, 2007, in Fort Wayne,
Ind. They live in Indianapolis. Their e-mail address
is kelliandjon@gmail.com. (See photo, below.)
Alison L. Sales is a designer and manager for
Compendium Blogware, an organizational blog-
ging platform.
Ryan S. and Meredith (Mulvey ’02) Truitt an-
nounce the birth of their son, Thatcher Truitt, Sept.
27, 2007. Ryan works for the local telecommunica-
tions company. Meredith is a stay-at-home mom as
well as creator of a children’s personalized gift and
accessory line. They look forward to seeing Ryan’s
classmates at his five-year reunion, June 2008. Ryan
and Meredith live in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Michael P. Vasey and Kate Kibler were mar-
ried July 22, 2006, in Cleveland. Michael is a sales
executive for DyKnow, LLC. Kate teaches art at
Noblesville High School. They live in Indianapolis.
Michael’s e-mail address is michaelvasey_2003@
Elizabeth A. Porter ’03 and Robin Larson wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
David J. Ziemba ’03, Barbara Felicichia ’03, Matthew S. Marjan ’05, Renita Leichty Marjan ’03, S.
Jay Dobbs ’88, Julie Bowman Dobbs ’88, Sarah Mordan McCombs ’03, Kathleen M. Sorensen ’03 (maid
of honor), Jennifer J. Allen ’03 (bridesmaid), Briana L. Rhodes ’03, Johanna Burian James ’04, Ryan P.
Bezy ’03, Jami Snodgrass Bezy ’03 and Karen L. Mullins ’03. Attending but not pictured were Daniel R.
Ahlgren ’04, Tina Flispart Ahlgren ’05 and Sarah Murray Bourg ’03.
alumni.depauw.edu. (See photo, below right.) and dramaturgy at Virginia Commonwealth.
Jennifer K. Watts and Sean M. Barrie were Tyson C. N. Becker is a student at Indiana
married Nov. 10, 2007, in Columbus, Ind. They University Kelley School of Business, pursuing a
live at 555 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., #1109, Wash- master’s degree in marketing.
ington, DC 20001. Jen is an associate producer Megan E. Casey and Tristan D. Glover were
at the Travel Channel. Sean is pursuing a master’s married April 28, 2007, in Indianapolis. (See photo,
degree in business administration at Georgetown bottom next page.)
University. Jen’s e-mail address is jen.k.barrie@ Leighann R. Daihl received third place in the
gmail.com. Sean’s e-mail address is sbarrie13@ International Baroque Flute Artist Competition.
gmail.com. (See photo, top next page.) Leighann was the only flutist from the United
States to compete in the finals, which were held
in Albuquerque, N.M., and sponsored by the
2004 National Flute Association.
Amy C. Baumgartner is assistant new student Kathy L. Eagan and Ryan P. McNamara ’03
coordinator for the School of the Arts and assistant were married, Sept. 15, 2007, in Milwaukee.
national scholarship coordinator at Virginia Com- Kathy’s e-mail address is kathy_eagan@hotmail.
monwealth University in Richmond, Va. Amy is pur- com. Ryan’s e-mail address is rpmcnamara81@
suing a master’s of fine arts degree in dramatic literature yahoo.com. (See photo, bottom page 47.)

Michael P. Vasey ’03 and Kate Kibler wedding party.

Jon R. Rogers ’03 and Kelli Kruse wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Niles E. Jager ’03, DePauw alumni attending the wedding included James
Stephen W. Fischer ’62, Erica Kruse Garrison ’01, David W. Garrison ’01, Thomas Boseker, Jenna Campbell D. Mahoney ’02 (best man), Joel C. Elliott ’06 (vocal-
Kruse ’06, Justin W. Kruse ’06, Elizabeth Lacey Bowles ’04, Michael A. Montagano ’03, John W. Fries III ’03, ist), Scott G. Fisk ’02 (usher), Eric D. Hodges ’02,
David M. Grossnickle ’03, Kenneth M. Cochran ’03, Scott C. Southard ’04, James H. Whitley ’03, John D. Lucas A. Snyder ’02, Ken R. Ballantine ’01, Kyna
Christophersen ’03, Marc D. Pfleging ’03, David W. Emison ’03, Christopher K. Kessler ’03, Jay B. Bowles Neff Southworth ’02, Joy Lotz Mahoney ’03, Matthew
’03, Christopher S. Bannister ’07, Brent A. Marini ’04 and Christopher J. Winand ’03. “Duke” Wright ’04 and Maximilian M. Maile ’04.

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Teresa Finn Griffin is an associate with the
Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP. She
practices in business litigation with a concentration in
family law. Teresa earned a law degree from Indiana
University School of Law.
Elizabeth L. Lacey and Jay B. Bowles ’03 were
married Sept. 1, 2007, in Indianapolis. They live in
Ann Arbor, Mich. (See photo, top next page.)
Amy J. MacDoniels and Christopher V.
Rhodes were married Sept. 29, 2007, in St. Louis.
Amy’s e-mail address is amacdoniels@yahoo.com.
Chris’s e-mail address is cvrhodes@hotmail.com.
(See photo, center next page.)
Jamie L. Oslawski and Marcelino G. Lopez
’03 were married Oct. 27, 2007. Jamie’s e-mail
address is jamieoslawski@yahoo.com. Marcelino’s
e-mail address is marc.lopez@gmail.com. (See
photo, center page 47.)
Kristen Pflum Jared and her husband, Bryan,
announce the birth of their son, Colton Manning
Jennifer K. Watts ’03 and Sean M. Barrie ’03 wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Jared, Dec. 5, 2007. Kristen and Bryan live in
Eric A. Wolfe ’04, David I. McMillin ’06, Herbert D. Perry ’60, Aaron M. Gotway ’05, Ryan D. Etter Lexington, Ky. Kristen’s e-mail address is kpflum@
’05, Larry J. Abed (director of television operations and instructor in communication and theatre at DePauw), wlextv.com.
Sally Rush Peter ’02, J. Logan Mayfield IV ’03 (groomsman), Joseph M. Uphoff ’05, Douglas D. Fellegy ’05, Kristyn J. Tekulve and Michael G. Gibson
Joshua M. Wilson ’05, Pamela A. Munch ’05, June W. Javens ’04, Matthew T. Cahill ’05, Aaron C. Vogel were married Dec. 30, 2006, in Indianapolis. (See
’03, William J. Brooks ’03 (groomsman), Jennifer E. Crum ’01, Kari B. Koeper ’02, Suzanne M. Barnes photo, bottom next page.)
’03, Brooke Barbee ’03, Michael J. Diekhoff ’02, Marisa Myers Bernstein ’03, Melissa A. McGraw ’03,
Bethany Bailey Abercrombie ’03 (bridesmaid), Heidi Goecker Cahill ’05, Nicole K. Halper ’05, Andrew P.
McGovern ’03, Lee Anne McKelvey ’05, Caroline A. Philipchuck ’03 (bridesmaid), Anastasia “Stacy” S.
Argoe ’03 (bridesmaid), Molly V. Young ’04, Amber Wolma McGuire ’02 (bridesmaid), Jennifer K. Nielsen
2005
Jonathan B. Bailor is chief executive officer of
’02, Jessica E. Schaab ’03, Jane C. Becker ’03, Emily C. Gage ’03, Kathryn D. Rudolph ’03 (maid of CameraRenter.com. CameraRenter sends a set of
honor) and Haley S. Heathman ’03. easy-to-use Polaroid digital photo/video cameras
to customers, who give them to guests at a special
event. After the event, the cameras are returned,
and the company creates a personalized Web site
where pictures and videos are displayed for viewing,
downloading and ordering.
Blake M. Bryan and Sarah R. Myers ’06 were
married April 14, 2007, in Greencastle, Ind. (See
photo, top page 51.)
Benjamin F. Driscoll and Jaime Hasko were
married July 14, 2007, in Mishawaka, Ind. Ben’s
e-mail address is ben.driscoll@gmail.com. (See
photo, center page 51.)
Aaron M. Gress joined Developing World
Markets and focuses on microfinance in Eastern
Europe, Central Asia and Africa. Aaron lives in
Stamford, Conn., and travels frequently over-
seas. He gave the Management Fellows lecture
at DePauw, Feb. 15, 2008. His e-mail address is
amgress@gmail.com.2005.
Amy E. Hayes is pursuing a master’s degree
in vocal performance at University of Wisconsin,
Madison. She was accepted into the Professional
Young Artist Division of Opera in the Ozarks,
Megan E. Casey ’04 and Tristan D. Glover ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding where she performed the role of the Countess in
included John T. Casey ’67 (father of the bride), Daniel C. Blaney ’67, David B. Becker ’75, Jason E. Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro.
Becker ’04 (best man), Elizabeth Lacey Bowles ’04 (maid of honor), Jay B. Bowles ’03, Matthew M. Jones Ashley R. Holland is assistant curator of con-
’04 (groomsman), Abigail L. Lynn ’04, Abby S. Dawkins ’04, Keli A. Gentry ’04, Lindy A. Donia ’04, temporary art at Eiteljorg Museum of American
Leah A. Berger ’04, Deborah Garriott Rinsch ’04, Christian Campos ’04, R. Brandon Sokol ’04, Matthew Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis.
J. Arient ’04, Marie Louise Crump Bowers ’04, Abigail Dalhart O’Brien ’04, Allison M. MacGill ’04, Dana Hudson Stone is administrative director
Brandon W. Dawson ’06, Jessica L. Boyer ’08, Matthew E. Dumas ’00 and Kevin C. Rasp ’04. for Union Avenue Opera in Missouri.

For a schedule of alumni events and information about alumni services, go to:
www.depauw.edu/alumni/index.asp

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Scarlett W. Lant earned a master’s degree in
music at Indiana University. She is pursuing a
Doctor of Musical Arts degree at University of
Maryland as well as working as a graduate assistant
and teaching music.
Erin M. Livingston is a writer and a performer.
As part of the national Free Range Poetry tour, she
performed at DePauw, Oct. 25, 2007.
Lindsey A. Parsons is a section violist with the
Roanoke (Va.) Symphony Orchestra.
Martha S. Tauke received a master of arts degree
from University of Texas at Austin Department of
Radio, Television & Film in August 2007. Martha
lives in Austin.
Margot E. Voges and Peter Vishion were
married Aug. 25, 2007, in St. Louis. (See photo, Jay B. Bowles ’03 and Elizabeth L. Lacey ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Jon
bottom next page.) R. Rogers ’03, Brent A. Marini ’04, Guillermo “Will” H. Amezcua ’03, Abby S. Dawkins ’04 (bridesmaid),
Matthew J. Wilkinson is a ticket sales executive Lindy A. Donia ’04, Melissa G. Harrison ’04, Cynthia Lacey Gault ’76 (reader), Megan Casey Glover ’04
in the office of the Indianapolis Indians. (matron of honor), Ashley J. Patton ’05, John W. Fries III ’03 (groomsman), Kate Western O’Connell ’04, Kodie
K. Bonebrake ’04, Abigail L. Lynn ’04, Matthew L. Stahley ’03, Bethany Bryant Montagano ’03, Michael
A. Montagano ’03 (groomsman), Christopher K. Kessler ’03 (usher), Marc D. Pfleging ’03 (usher), Andrew
2006 R. Bagley ’04 (usher), John D. Christophersen ’03 (groomsman), Scott C. Southard ’04, David W. Emison
Amanda K. Arnold and Aaron J. Schipp were ’03 (groomsman), Christopher M. Olson ’04, Kenneth M. Cochran ’03, James H. Whitley ’03, Nicholas B.
married Aug. 11, 2007, in Indianapolis. Amanda Bowles ’01 (best man), Bryan D. Cuculich ’05, Jason E. Becker ’04 and Tristan D. Glover ’04. Attending but
is strategic initiatives program director for Indiana not pictured: Keli A. Gentry ’04 (bridesmaid), Christopher P. Montagano ’08 and Greta A. Kruks ’08.
Family and Social Services Administration. Aaron is
an electrical engineer at Schmidt Associates. They
live at 1653 Gerrard Ave., Speedway, IN 46224.
Amanda’s e-mail address is amanda.schipp@gmail.
com. (See photo, next page.)
Sarah E. Fox is pursuing a master’s degree in
vocal performance at Jacobs School of Music at
Indiana University. She sang the role of Olympia
in the 2007-08 Indiana University production of
Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffman.
Lindsay E. Houin is an assistant coach for
Plymouth (Ind.) High School girl’s basketball team.
Lindsay was part of the coaching staff that led the
team to Indiana’s Class 3-A state championship,
February 2008.
Brian C. Kern is assistant women’s basketball
coach at Indiana University-Purdue University at
Indianapolis. Amy J. MacDoniels ’04 and Christopher V. Rhodes ’04 wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
Lauren D. Keyes and Colin M. Fahey were included Brooke D. Bailey ’04 (bridesmaid), Natalie R. Biddlecombe ’04, Lauren J. Bohlander ’04, Kady
married. (See photo, bottom next page.) Clevenger Becker ’04, Heather Boody Dinn ’02, D. Joseph Kimes ’03 (usher), Katherine Wright McDaniel
Steven R. Linville joined the Indianapolis ’05, Nicholas D. Myers ’03, John R. Meyer ’04, Katie Lewis Murphy ’04, Kelly J. Patterson ’04, Lauren
Opera in the 2007-08 productions of The Magic M. Peoples ’04 (bridesmaid), Elin P. Raun ’04, Cody W. Rogowski ’04, Georgianne M. Siepka ’04, Kassey
Flute, Tosca and Les Contes d’Hoffman and also McQuinn Stewart ’04, Carly R. Sutton ’04, Kathryn A. Thopy ’03, Wesley T. Thornhill ’04, Heyburn E.
understudied and performed the role of Daniele Underwood ’04 and Molly V. Young ’04.
in Donizetti’s one-act opera Betly.
Sarah E. Masterson is a piano performance
student at University of Connecticut.
Sarah R. Myers and Blake M. Bryan ’05 were
married April 14, 2007, in Greencastle, Ind. (See
photo, top next page.)
Zachary S. Pfister received a master’s degree in
government fromThe Johns Hopkins University Zan-
vyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences in 2007.
Stephanie M. Yoder is a second-year student
in pathobiology and molecular medicine at the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She Kristyn J. Tekulve ’04 and Michael G. Gibson ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
received the Academic Excellence Award in July Elizabeth M. Ross ’04, Stephanie Angermeier Baylor ’04, Allene Wicker ’04, Alyssa Powers McGaughey ’04,
2007, which recognizes the student with the highest Matthew J. Gibson ’01, Michael Musa Jr. ’72, Kathleen Barnes Tekulve ’82, Nancy Gibson Prowitt ’76, John S.
GPA finishing the first year in the program. Gibson ’68, Robert W. Gibson ’60, Brian K. Tekulve ’09, Thomas R. Gibson ’64, Jason E. Becker ’04, Matthew
D. Abbott ’04, Abbie Raderstorf Bush ’05, Shawn N. Bush ’04, Cheryl A. Young ’04, Margaret M. Held ’04,
Alexa J. Trumpy ’04, R. Brandon Sokol ’04. Matthew D. Brown ’01 and Elise Gallagher Brown ’04.

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2007
Chinonye O. Chukwu is a student at Temple
University pursuing a master’s degree in film and
video. She returned to DePauw in November 2007
to give a presentation titled, “Where’s the fire?
Journeys of a Black female filmaker.” Chinonye pro-
duced an earlier documentary titled Four Women:
Being Black and female on DePauw’s campus.
Jennifer E. Jessen is an admission counselor
at Franklin College in Franklin, Ind.
Annie M. Morgan is graduate assistant coach
at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis. Annie is
pursuing a master’s degree in theology.
Michael R. Roberts received a United States
Sarah R. Myers ’06 and Blake M. Bryan ’05 wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Leslie Student Fulbright Award for the 2007-08 academic
K. Moore ’06 (bridesmaid), Kendall C. Crager ’07, Joanna J. Kieschnick ’09, Sarah L. Hartley ’06, Elizabeth year. He is in Berlin teaching English language
A. Haneline ’07, Ryanne K. Forbes ’08, Cynthia M. Geiger ’07, Daniel L. Solis ’07 (groomsman), Boris Galich and literature and studying postmodern theatre
’06, Cheng Liang ’05, Jared N. Johnson ’05, Megan J. Tretter ’05, Kristina M. Mielke ’09 (bridesmaid), and theatrical adaptation theory.
Eileen M. Wiedbrauk ’06, Laura B. Schafer ’06, Robert L. Bruder ’05, John R. Chittum ’06 (groomsman), Nishita Trisal received a United States Student
Jonathan P. Roberts ’03, Kathryn Dyall Nicely ’06, Emily L. German ’06 (bridesmaid), David A. Egger ’05 Fulbright Award for the 2007-08 academic year. She
(groomsman), Erin L. Swisshelm ’08, Erin N. Bossnack ’02 and John E. Bossnack ’03 (groomsman). taught English to young people in Indonesia.

Benjamin F. Driscoll ’05 and Jaime Hasko wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Andrew R. Curry ’05, Kevin J. Schultz ’05, Matthew J. Koch ’05, Kristopher A. Kozlowski ’05, Kyle M.
Woody ’05, Evan M. Goad ’05, Molly E. Herrmann ’05 and Reed P. Carmichael ’05. Amanda K. Arnold ’06 and Aaron J. Schipp

Lauren D. Keyes ’06 and Colin M. Fahey wedding.

DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Margot E. Voges and Peter Vishion wedding. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included G. David Molly E. Herrmann ’05 (bridesmaid), Laura V.
Voges ’70 (father of the bride), Lindsay E. Tato ’05, Sara Nakasone Denckhoff ’98, Michael R. Denckhoff Benjamin ’06 (bridesmaid), Molly T. Nelson ’06
’97, Kristin L. Rosenberger ’05, Jennifer Miller Triplett ’05, Claire L. Hinsch ’05, Jordan A. Dillion ’05, (reader), Sara M. Peterson ’05, Peter G. Hogg ’05,
Amy N. Argetsinger ’05, Emily C. Schull ’05, Sheila M. Madden ’05, Regina J. Mantovani ’05, Michael Kristopher A. Kozlowski ’05, Sunny D. Schaeuble
P. Triplett ’06, Matthew J. Koch ’05, Karl G. Odenwald III ’05, Amy E. Allen ’05, Jane S. Davis ’05, ’05, Anthony R. Kaufman ’05, Traci Abbott Kauf-
William S. Slama ’05, Reed P. Carmichael ’05, Maegan Rooke Waltz ’05, Michelle L. Rhodes ’05, Laura man ’05, Daniel A. Moon ’08, Jessica L. Runkel
A. Roller ’05, Jennifer A. Pluth ’05, Susan Melberg Davis ’79, Bryan D. Cuculich ’05, Thomas J. Pruzin ’08, Benjamin R. Peters ’06, David W. Mack ’06,
’05, Trent C. Waltz ’05, Robert J. Clukies ’05, Andrew C. Huff ’06, Obinna D. Ugokwe ’05, Evan M. Evan A. Kennel ’05, Deborah E. Jewell ’06, Emily
Goad ’05, Glenn E. Davis ’79 and Kevin J. Schultz ’05. K. Johnson ’06 and Bryce A. Skeeters ’04.

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Obituaries
Joan Doak Steele ’28, Aug. 25, 2007, of He-
bron, Ind., at the age of 100. She was a member of
Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a mathematics
teacher and homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Elizabeth Julian White ’28, Dec. 30, 2007,
in Baltimore at the age of 96. She taught English
at Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore
from 1945-72. She was preceded in death by her
husband; three brothers, Percy L. Julian ’20, James
S. Julian ’24 and Emerson R. Julian ’38; and two
sisters, Irma Julian Rayon ’33 and Mattie Julian
Brown ’26.
Sheldon J. Peirce ’28, Nov. 9, 2007, in Vista,
Calif., at the age of 100. He was a Rector Scholar.
He was a meteorologist at the Indianapolis In-
ternational Airport, retiring at the age of 61. He
was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers,
Eugene W. Peirce ’27 and Robert A. Peirce ’28;
and a cousin, E. Lynn Whitehead ’31.
Harriett Coleman Gagen ’29, Sept. 30,
2007, in Mequon, Wis., at the age of 100. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
M. Lucille Hart Wilson ’29, Oct. 18, 2007,
in Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 99. She was a
lifetime member of the Washington C. DePauw
Society. She was a teacher in Indiana public schools
for 42 years, having taught 28 years in Indianapolis
public schools. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John W. Wilson ’25; a brother, Donald
W. Hart ’34; sister-in-law, Katherine Hiatt Hart
’33 and a nephew, William H. Hart ’63. Her
survivors include a nephew, Allan D. Hart ’62;
niece-in-law, Gail Griffith Hart ’62; niece, Kather-
ine M. Hart ’65; three greatnieces, Kristin G. Hart
’90, Lindsey Hart Chabraja ’97 and Sarah Hart
Miller ’95; and a greatnephew-in-law, Michael
A. Chabraja ’89.
E. Edward Isaac ’29, Dec. 2, 2007, of Carmel,
Ind., at the age of 99. He was a member of Delta
Chi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a
retired certified public accountant and a partner
in the firm of Lester Witte & Company in India-
napolis. His survivors include his wife.
Edward J. Lee ’30, Aug. 22, 2007, in South
Bend, Ind., at the age of 99. He was a member of
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was retired president
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name of the deceased, class year, fraternity/
sorority/living unit, occupation and DePauw-
related activities and relatives.
When reporting deaths, please include
as much information as possible. Newspaper
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Information should be sent to Alumni
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the information at 765-658-4172 or e-mail
to jenniferhassler@depauw.edu.
Obituaries in DePauw Magazine do not
include memorial gifts.
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Class Notes
of C.E. Lee Company. He was preceded in death
by his wife; two brothers, William E. Lee ’32 and
Robert R. Lee ’35; and a sister, Dorothy Lee Du-
rand ’29. His survivors include two sons, William
J. Lee ’65 and Robert R. Lee ’60.
Mararuth Schneiter Gaunt Mallett ’31, Dec.
17, 2007, of Evansville, Ind., at the age of 98. She
was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She
was a kindergarten assistant teacher for 20 years
in the Evansville Public Schools and also gave
private piano lessons in her home. She was church
organist at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in 1926-27
and from 1929-85, serving 56 continuous years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband
and her second husband. Her survivors include a
grandson, Jeffrey D. Gaunt ’87.
Eva Robinson Loyd ’32, Feb. 16, 2008, in
Gainesville, Fla., at the age of 98.
Dorothy Wurst Porter ’32, Nov. 15, 2007, of
Terre Haute, Ind., at the age of 96, of complications
following a stroke. She was a member of Kappa
Alpha Theta sorority. She taught art at William
Woods College in Fulton, Mo., and at Carleton
College in Northfield, Minn., and then became a
homemaker. She gave private art lessons and taught
adult education night art classes for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Bernard R. Brennan ’33, Sept. 17, 2007, in
Avilla, Ind., at the age of 96. He was a member of
Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar.
He was the owner of Insurance Trustees, Inc., in
Garrett, Ind., from 1951-2002. His survivors
include his wife.
Daphene Daggy Morrison ’33, Feb. 3, 2007,
of Crawfordsville, Ind., at the age of 96. She taught
home economics and managed the cafeterias in
Bowers School and Coal Creek Central School in
Indiana. Later, she taught English at Tuttle Junior
High School in Crawfordsville, Ind., until she
retired in 1985. Her survivors include her husband;
a son, Stephen D. Morrison ’63; daughter-in-law,
Carol Parks Morrison ’64; granddaughter, Ellen
Morrison Townsend ’94; and grandson-in-law,
Gregory J. Gerard ’88.
Ruth Fritsche Johnson ’33, May 11, 2005,
of Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 93. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a
retired librarian for The University of Memphis.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Homer C. Bishop ’35, Nov. 30, 2007, in Pleas-
ant Prairie, Wis., at the age of 95. He was a member
of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar. He was a member of the undefeated, untied
and unscored upon 1933 football team and was
inducted into DePauw’s Athletic Hall of Fame in
1995. He was a retired social worker, having served
as executive director of Columbus Federation of
Settlements in Columbus, Ohio, from 1961-66 and
as associate director for Hull House Association
in Chicago from 1966-77. He was a consultant to
several organizations and published many articles.
His survivors include his wife.
John W. Christensen ’35, Jan. 23, 2008, of Las
Vegas, Nev., at the age of 93. He was a member of
Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar
and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was a partner
and lifetime member in the Washington C. DePauw
Society. He was honored by DePauw with the Old
Gold Goblet in 1979. He was a lifetime trustee at
DePauw. He was an attorney for 59 years, seven
with the Securities & Exchange Commission in
Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia and 52 years
in private practice in Columbus, Ohio. He was
preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors
include his wife, Beth Heuring Christensen ’43;
son, William J. Christensen ’62; daughter, Amy
Christensen Fox ’64; granddaughter, Laura Fox
Wiggins ’91; and grandson-in-law, Gregory C.
Wiggins ’91.
Grace Moore Odle Morehouse ’35, Dec. 29,
2007, of West Lafayette, Ind., at the age of 93. She
was a Rector Scholar. She was a retired elementary
school teacher. She was preceded in death by her
mother, Lou Bruner Moore Class of 1905; and
her first husband, Estel I. Odle ’35. Her survivors
include her husband.
Alice Smith Crisler ’35, July 4, 2007, of An-
derson, Ind., at the age of 93. She was a member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She and her
husband owned and operated the Meadowbrook
A&M in Anderson and Chesterfield, Ind., until
their retirement. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
Martha Withey Barnes ’38, Dec. 21, 2007,
in Springfield, Ill., at the age of 90. She was a
member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a
public school teacher and, later, joined the Navy
during World War II. She resumed teaching from
1950-78 at Ursuline Academy. From 1982-92, she
was the Delta Upsilon housemother at DePauw.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben A.
Barnes Sr. ’35. Her survivors include a daughter,
Janet E. Barnes ’71.
Clare Allison Meier ’39, Feb. 19, 2008,
of Oakland, Calif., at the age of 92. She was a
member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a
social caseworker and, later, a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, F. Robert Meier
’38. Her survivors include a son, George A. Meier
’70, and sister, Eva Allison Anderson ’40.
Mary Dyer Baizley ’39, Oct. 5, 2007, of
Philadelphia at the age of 90. She was a member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a
member of the first class of Navy WAVES to be
trained for active duty in World War II, and, later,
she was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Rev. Ray H. Montgomery ’39, Oct. 19, 2007,
in Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 90. He was a
member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a former
member of the DePauw Alumni Board of Direc-
tors. He was a minister from 1941-79 and served
Central Christian Church in Connersville, Ind., and
Speedway Christian Church in Speedway, Ind. His
survivors include his wife; two daughters, Brenda
Montgomery Tewel ’65 and Beth Montgomery
Selke ’69; a granddaughter, Margaret Tewel Comer
’93; and a son-in-law, Ben D. Comer ’93.
George L. Shead ’39, Sept. 13, 2007, of Jack-
sonville, Fla. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi
fraternity. He was a retired colonel in the United
States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death

by his wife. His survivors include a son, Timothy
S. Shead ’64.
Francis L. Stephen ’39, Jan. 29, 2008, in
Westminster, Md., at the age of 90. He was a Rector
Scholar. He held various positions in research and
development with the Department of Defense,
retiring as a program analyst in 1972. He was
preceded in death by his wife.
Charles E. Van Nada ’39, Feb. 1, 2007, of
Lowell, Ind., at the age of 89. He was a member
of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar. He was Lowell County (Ind.) attorney
from 1954-70 and later was in private practice,
retiring in 1999. He was preceded in death by
his wife. His survivors include two daughters,
Christine Van Nada Riggle ’68 and Alison Van
Nada Donaldson ’73, and a son-in-law, Frank C.
Donaldson ’73.
James E. Honan ’40, Aug. 1, 2007, of Medford
Leas, N.J., at the age of 89. He was a member of Phi
Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar.
He retired as general manager from Interstate Milk
Producers Co-Op, after 37 years of service. He
was preceded in death by his wife and a brother,
John B. Honan ’37.
Jean Light Jamison ’40, Oct. 7, 2007, of Walla
Walla, Wash. She was a member of Kappa Alpha
Theta sorority. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband and a sister-in-
law, Elizabeth Thompson Light ’48. Her survivors
include a brother, Richard D. Light ’48; son,
Robert W. Jamison Jr. ’68; and daughter-in-law,
Sharon Smith Jamison ’68.
Lloyd W. Beck ’41, Nov. 6, 2007, of Versailles,
Ky., at the age of 88. He was a member of Phi
Delta Theta fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa. He
was a Rector Scholar. He retired from Procter and
Gamble in Cincinnati, where he worked in research
and management. His survivors include his wife.
Gordon F. Bradburn ’41, Nov. 24, 2007, in
Woodbridge, Va. He was a member of Sigma Nu
fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He retired
with the rank of colonel from the United States
Air Force after 30 years of service. Following
retirement from the USAF, he was vice president
of a commercial real estate firm and, later, started
Patrician Properties Ltd., a brokerage firm. In 1980
he founded American Stripping Company. He was
preceded in death by his first wife. His survivors
include his second wife.
Esther Fishbaugh Owen ’41, Nov. 28, 2007, of
Geneva, Ill., at the age of 90. She was a member of
Alpha Phi sorority. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband. Her survivors
include a daughter, Patricia L. Owen ’70.
Sarah Hogate Bacon ’41, Nov. 1, 2007, in
Peterborough, N.H., at the age of 87. She was a
member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was
a partner and lifetime member of the Washington
C. DePauw Society. She was an officer in the Navy
WAVES and, later, a homemaker and community
volunteer. She was preceded in death by her father,
Kenneth C. Hogate ’18; her mother, Anna Shields
Hogate ’18; and a son, Theodore S. Bacon III ’69.
Her survivors include her husband and a sister,
Barbara Hogate Ferrin ’43.
Class Notes
Robert L. Maroney ’41, Oct. 28, 2007, of
Indianapolis, at the age of 88. He was a member
of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He retired from Reel
Pipe & Valve Company in 1984. His survivors
include his wife and a granddaughter, Joan Ken-
nen Lefevere ’96.
Hertha Hartung Rhode ’42, Sept. 21, 2007,
of Evanston, Ill. She was a member of Alpha Chi
Omega sorority. She was a counselor for North
Shore Senior Center and a social worker for James
C. King Home in Illinois, retiring in 1991. She
was preceded in death by her husband.
Sal F. Marino ’42, Nov. 21, 2007, in Lake-
wood, Ohio, at the age of 87. He was a member of
Delta Chi fraternity. He was a partner and lifetime
member of the Washington C. DePauw Society. He
was retired chairman and chief executive officer of
Penton Publishing Inc. He was a past member of
DePauw’s Board of Visitors and a current member
of DePauw’s Center for Contemporary Media
Board of Advisers. His survivors include his wife
and a son, Carl T. Marino ’74.
H. William Welch Jr. ’42, Nov. 10, 2007, in
Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 87. He was a member
of the Men’s Hall Association and Phi Beta Kappa.
He was a Rector Scholar. He was a professor of
engineering at Arizona State University from
1967 until his retirement in 1987. His survivors
include his wife.
Anna Whiting Fields ’42, Jan. 18, 2008,
of Columbia, Mo., at the age of 87. She was a
member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and Phi
Beta Kappa. She taught music in Indiana. Later,
she worked for Columbia (Mo.) public schools and
Museum of Art and Archaeology at University of
Missouri, retiring in 1991. She was preceded in
death by her husband and a brother, Lawrence
D. Whiting ’45.
Shirley Clancy Bock ’44, July 9, 2007, of
Richmond, Ky. She was a member of Alpha Phi
sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Martin R. Bock Jr. ’42.
Dr. E. Thomas Harnish ’44, Oct. 25, 2007,
of Youngstown, Ohio, at the age of 85. He was
a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He was family
physician in Newton Falls, Ohio, from 1951 until
his retirement in 1992. His survivors include
his wife.
Dr. Richard D. Hawkins ’44, Oct. 12, 2007, of
Bedford, Ind., at the age of 84. He was a member
of the Men’s Hall Association and a Rector Scholar.
He was a retired pediatrician and had practiced
in Wharton, Texas; Biloxi, Miss.; and returned to
Bedford, Ind., in 1954 to continue his practice
for 25 years. His survivors include his wife and
two daughters, Karen Hawkins Weaver ’65 and
Penny Hawkins Taylor ’74.
Phoebe E. Holl ’44, Nov. 7, 2007, of Mount
Lebanon, Pa., at the age of 84. She was a member
of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was employed
by Duquesne Light in the home economics
department for several years, retiring in 1988.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Natalie
A. Holl ’42.
Harold H. Negley ’44, Feb. 9, 2008, of
Indianapolis, at the age of 86. He was a member
of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He became state
superintendent of public instruction in Indiana in
1972, retiring in 1985. He received an honorary
doctorate from DePauw in 1976. His survivors
include his wife and a step-daughter, Kay E.
Pashos ’81.
Betty Foust Cagley ’45, Dec. 2, 2007, of
Goshen, Ind., at the age of 86, after a long struggle
with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a homemaker.
In 1966 she co-founded Twin Mills Resort Inc.,
in Howe, Ind., retiring in 1990. Her survivors
include her husband.
Henry M. Harper Jr. ’45, Dec. 3, 2007, of
Kennebunk, Maine, at the age of 83, following
a long illness. He was a member of Phi Kappa
Psi fraternity. He was retired president of Harper
Hotels, Inc., which built and owned several Holiday
Inn hotels. He was preceded in death by his first
wife. His survivors include his second wife.
Patricia Herrington Skillman ’45, Jan. 3, 2008,
in Bloomington, Ind., at the age of 84. She was a
caseworker and then director of Hendricks County
(Ind.) Welfare Department until her retirement in
1984. Her survivors include her husband, Rexford
Skillman ’47.
David R. Koehler ’45, Dec. 9, 2007, of
Aspen, Colo., at the age of 85. He was a member
of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was the retired
owner of Koehler Insurance Company in South
Bend, Ind.
Jane Meals Vaughn ’45, Aug. 25, 2007, of Flat
Rock, N.C., at the age of 85. She was a member of
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a homemaker.
Her survivors include her husband, Harold Vaughn
’43; son, Peter H. Vaughn ’67; and daughter-in-
law, Jean Ferguson Vaughn ’67.
Robert A. Terhune ’46, Nov. 2, 2007, in
Muncie, Ind., at the age of 83. He was a member of
Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was owner and opera-
tor of several McDonald’s hamburger restaurants
in Delaware and Madison counties in Indiana. He
was preceded in death by his wife. His survivors
include a daughter, Julia D. Terhune ’81.
Robert B. Weiss ’46, Oct. 7, 2007, of San
Dimas, Calif., at the age of 82. He was a member of
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked in various
positions for Southern California Gas Company
from 1949-95, retiring as a district service supervi-
sor. He was preceded in death by his wife.
Barbara MacLeod Hempe ’47, Dec. 1, 2007,
of Markesan, Wis., at the age of 82. She was a
member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was
a retired teacher’s aide, homemaker and community
volunteer. Her survivors include her husband.
Jay P. Minn ’47, Nov. 1, 2007, of Tucson,
Ariz., at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi
Beta Kappa. He was a Rector Scholar. He was a
professor emeritus of modern languages at Knox
College, retiring in 1988 after 24 years of teaching.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Harry L. Obertreis ’47, Dec. 5, 2004, of
Del Mar, Calif. , at the age of 83. He was a civil
engineer for Naval Electronics Lab in Point Loma,
Calif. Later, he worked for Kearny Mesa in San
Diego. His survivors include his wife, Elizabeth
Vaughn Obertreis ’44.
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Emily J. Blasingham ’48, Oct. 3, 2007, of
Indianapolis, at the age of 81. Her academic career
included assistant and associate professorships at
University of Nebraska, University of Alabama,
Loyola University and Illinois State University. She
was assistant curator of anthropology at University
of Nebraska State Museum and head curator of
anthropology at the Illinois State Museum.
Barbara Chenoweth Mariani ’48, May 1,
2007, of Clearwater, Fla., at the age of 82. She was
a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was
a homemaker and a substitute teacher.
Karl W. Hutchison ’48, Aug. 21, 2007, of Elk
Creek, Mo. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega
fraternity. He was a business owner and retired as
a partner with Hutchison Enterprises in Illinois.
His survivors include his wife and a daughter, M.
Pearl Hutchison Foster ’72.
Eleanor Mackey Hanson ’48, Dec. 7, 2007,
of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., at the age of 81. She was
a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
Willard A. Metcalf ’48, Oct. 18, 2007, of
Greer, S.C., at the age of 82. He was a member
of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a retired sales
manager for Dynapac Manufacturing in Greer,
S.C. His survivors include his wife, Marilyn Baker
Metcalf ’48; sister-in-law, Beverly Baker Baker ’59;
brother-in-law, James K. Baker ’53; niece, Betsy
Baker Laskey ’83; nephew-in-law, Thomas P.
Laskey ’83; nephew, Dirk E. Baker ’84; and niece-
in-law, Katherine Sparenberg Baker ’84.
Edward A. Rose ’48, Sept. 26, 2007, of Oak
Ridge, Tenn., at the age of 81. He was a sales rep-
resentative for Hoosier Solvents and Chemicals.
From 1958-80, he and his wife owned EA Rose
Company. His wife died Sept. 26, 2007.
Margaret Sandy Moore ’48, Dec. 3, 2007,
of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 81. She was a
member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She
was the former owner of Atlas Linen Supply and
helped in the management of Home Laundry
and Cleaners in Greencastle. She was preceded in
death by her father, Richard E. Sandy ’26. Her
survivors include her husband and a son, James
“Jay” D. Moore ’74.
J. Franklyn Sechler ’48, Oct. 25, 2007, of
St. Joe, Ind. He was a member of Delta Upsilon
fraternity. He was the owner of Sechler’s Pickles.
Curtis F. Rosser ’49, Nov. 23, 2005, of Cape
Cod, Mass., at the age of 78. He was a member of
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He owned a graphics
business in New York. Later, he was president, direc-
tor, vice president and general manager of securities
at insurance and investment management companies.
His survivors include his wife, Barbara Zuch Rosser
’49, and daughter, Bonnie Rosser Krims ’77.
Kenneth R. Kleinschmidt ’50, Nov. 2, 2007,
of Indianapolis, at the age of 79. He was a member
of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar.
He was a retired personnel director for Indianapolis
Newspapers, Inc. He was followed in death by a
son, James N. Kleinschmidt ’76. His survivors
include his wife, Jane Messing Kleinschmidt ’50,
and a son, Thomas R. Kleinschmidt ’81.
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Class Notes
Donna Linderman Anderson ’50, Oct. 27,
2007, of Chesterton, Ind., at the age of 79, from
complications following surgery to remove a
cancerous tumor in her esophagus. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a
homemaker. From 1968-90, she and her husband
operated Linderman Nursery, a family business.
Her survivors include her husband.
Loren H. Mahoney ’50, Jan. 5, 2008, in Min-
neapolis, at the age of 82. He was a member of Phi
Gamma Delta fraternity. He retired in 1980 as vice
president of sales from the family’s brick business after
30 years of service. His survivors include his wife.
Robert V. Mellott ’50, Oct. 1, 2007, in Cin-
cinnati, at the age of 79, from complications of
Parkinson’s disease. He was a member of Alpha Tau
Omega fraternity. He was retired vice president
with Foote, Cone and Belding advertising agency
in Chicago. His survivors include his wife.
Joseph Butler ’51, Dec. 20, 2007, in Western
Springs, Ill., at the age of 78, after a long battle
with heart disease. He was a member of Sigma
Chi fraternity. He was a lifetime member of the
Washington C. DePauw Society. He was retired
chairman of the board of First Illinois Bank & Trust
Company. After retirement, he was an active civic
and community volunteer in the Chicago area. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Gail Wagner
Butler ’51. His survivors include his second wife;
two daughters, Janet Butler Spadoni ’78 and Amy
Butler Beseth ’79; a son, William J. Butler ’82; and
a daughter-in-law, Kim Klinger Butler ’81.
Alexander “Alex” W. Munro Jr. ’51, Jan. 6,
2008, in Seattle, at the age of 78. He was a member
of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a corporate
attorney for Boeing, retiring in 1993 after 32 years
of service. His survivors include his wife.
Pauline Rich Krigbaum ’51, Aug. 14, 2007, of
Naples, Fla., at the age of 78, of multiple myeloma.
She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a
homemaker and retired teacher of learning disabled
children. Her survivors include her husband and a
daughter, Nancy Krigbaum Wise ’84.
Hugh H. Dunlop Jr. ’52, June 20, 2007, of
South Holland, Ill. He was a member of Delta
Upsilon fraternity. He had been a manager for
Calumet Furniture Construction Company. Later,
he entered the Army in 1952 and was a Korean
military adviser in 1953.
Robert C. Hayes ’52, Feb. 2, 2008, of Mel-
bourne, Fla., at the age of 79. He was a member
of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a systems analyst
at Kennedy Space Center.
Diana Root Dean ’52, Jan. 22, 2008, of Dan-
ville, Ind., at the age of 76, after a long battle with
breast cancer in 1997 and lung cancer in 2004. She
was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She
was an associate producer and film producer for
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pittsburgh; an execu-
tive producer for instructional television in State
College, Pa.; and, later, a proofreader at Shepherd
Poorman in Indianapolis for 20 years.
Ann L. Spalding ’52, Jan. 29, 2008, of In-
dianapolis, at the age of 77. She was an executive
secretary for Indianapolis Life Insurance Company
for 35 years, retiring in 1992.
Mary Hardin Miller ’53, May 12, 2006, in
San Diego, Calif., at the age of 74. She was a
member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was
a homemaker.
William H. Oberholtzer ’53, Jan. 21, 2008,
of Douglas, Mich., at the age of 76. He was a
member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He retired
as senior vice president of administration from Leo
Burnett Advertising Agency in Chicago in 1983.
After retirement, he and his wife operated The
Design Shop in the Saugatuck area of Michigan
until 1996. His survivors include his wife, Judith
Johnson Oberholtzer ’54, and sisters-in-law,
Karen Johnson Spoerl ’58 and Christine Johnson
Morgan ’61.
Betty Thoma Weikert ’53, Aug. 6, 2007, of
Edina, Minn., at the age of 76. She was a member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a retired
elementary school teacher and homemaker. She
was preceded in death by her father, William
H. Thoma ’22, and her mother, Harriet Geiger
Thoma ’23. Her survivors include her husband,
George F. Weikert ’51, and two sisters, M. Jane
Thoma Hammond ’57 and Patricia Thoma
Mallers ’61.
Dr. Don L. Marketto Jr. ’54, Nov. 27, 2007, of
Las Cruces, N.M., at the age of 75, from complica-
tions of malignant melanoma. He was a member of
Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar.
He was a physician and practiced in Las Cruces
from 1964-95. His survivors include his wife and
a brother-in-law, Richard W. Fulmer ’52.
Barbara Parker Nordell ’54, Jan. 19, 2007, of
Ripon, Calif., at the age of 74. She was a member of
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She worked for Ventura
County (Calif.) schools as a substitute school nurse
and as an audiologist. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Alfred M. Scheel Jr. ’54, Dec. 21, 2007, of
Chicago Heights, Ill., at the age of 76. He was a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He
was the retired owner of South Suburban Officials
Association. His survivors include his wife, Joan
Zacharias Scheel ’53.
Dean L. Berry ’55, March 31, 2007, of Aurora,
Ohio, at the age of 72. He was a member of Phi
Delta Theta fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar.
He was a lifetime member of the Washington C.
DePauw Society. He was a retired lawyer and partner
at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey law firm in Cleveland.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Joan Fearing Gilfilen ’55, Nov. 2, 2007, of San
Luis Obispo, Calif., after a short illness. She was a
member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was
a teacher at Redwood Junior High in Thousand
Oaks, Calif., for several years. After retirement, she
managed Hearst Castle Gift shop for five years.
Paul E. Raysin ’55, April 21, 2006, in Fay-
etteville, N.C., at the age of 73. He was a member
of Sigma Chi fraternity. He retired with the rank
of commander from the United States Navy after
22 years of service. Following retirement from
the Navy, he was president of Kappa Systems
(computers) Inc. In 1985 he became a full-time
home missionary for Christian Business Men’s
Committee. His survivors include his wife.

John B. Williams ’55, March 5, 2008, in
Grand Rapids, Mich., at the age of 74. He was a
member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and composed
the fraternity’s national sweetheart song, “My Beta
Sweetheart.” He was affiliated with Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company and was president of
Peoria Life Underwriters. He was a Chartered Life
Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant.
His survivors include his wife, Lou Ann Hart
Williams ’57, and a daughter, Lynn Williams
Cluskey ’82.
Thomas G. Williams ’55, Jan. 15, 2008,
of Logansport, Ind., at the age of 74. He was a
member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was the retired
president of Logansport Savings Bank, where he
had been employed for 42 years.
Marietta Coble Ivey ’57, May 28, 2007,
in South Bend, Ind., at the age of 71. She was
a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was an
administrative secretary and assistant for Grace
United Methodist Church in South Bend, Ind. Her
survivors include her husband; daughter, Sharon
Ivey Seanor ’81; son, David M. Ivey Jr. ’83; and
brother, John R. Coble ’61.
C. Harvey Sowers ’57, Dec. 29, 2007, of
Wilmington, Ill., at the age of 72. He was a
member of the Men’s Hall Association. He was a
Rector Scholar. He was an engineering specialist
with Argonne National Laboratory, retiring after
41 years of service. He was preceded in death by
his father, Byron L. Sowers ’29.
Dr. Richard M. Temple ’57, Feb. 1, 2008, in
Geneva, Ill., at the age of 72. He was a member of
Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a founding member of
Fox Valley Family Physicians and president of the
medical staff at Geneva (Ill.) Community Hospital,
retiring in 1990. After retirement, he was active
in community service, including volunteering as a
CASA worker in the Chicago juvenile court system
and with Habitat for Humanity in Traverse City,
Mich. His survivors include wife, Nancy Lindquist
Temple ’58; son, Peter R. Temple ’86; daughter-
in-law, Paige Pace Temple ’86; sister-in-law, Gloria
Lindquist Loren ’52; and brother-in-law, Loren
D. Daily ’51.
John McClendon ’58, Oct. 15, 2007,
Bellingham, Wash., at the age of 72, after a fall
followed by a series of strokes. He was a teacher
at Fairhaven (Wash.) College for 30 years. His
survivors include his wife.
Barbara Bieser Deater ’59, Feb. 2, 2008, of
St. Louis, at the age of 70. She was a member of
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a consultant
for Carlisle Clothes. Her survivors include her
husband, Ralph E. Deater ’59.
Helen Rendlesham Burg ’59, Jan. 28, 2008,
of Lexington, Ky., at the age of 71. She was direc-
tor of Virginia Place, a one-parent family facility,
from 1989-99. Later, she was executive director
of Margaret Hall Foundation for more than 27
years. Her survivors include her husband, David
F. Burg ’58.
Judith Campbell Sharp ’60, May 5, 2007, of St.
Charles, Mo., at the age of 68. She was a member
of Delta Gamma sorority. She was a homemaker.
Her survivors include her husband.
Class Notes
Nancy Poynter Cameron ’61, Nov. 27, 2007, in
Vancouver, British Columbia, at the age of 67. She
was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She
was an elementary school teacher and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine
Fergusson Stephenson ’27. Her survivors include
a cousin, Jeddie McEvoy Driscol ’58.
William J. Stackman II ’62, June 3, 2007, in
Somerville, Mass., at the age of 66. He was a mem-
ber of Phi Beta Kappa. He was one of four students
on the DePauw team that won five consecutive
games on the popular national TV game show,
G.E. College Bowl, in 1962. He was involved in
theater and performing arts productions in Boston.
He had been technical director of the Cambridge
River Festival for most of its 27-year history, and
he also reviewed theater on line.
Edward P. Fasnacht III ’63, Oct. 8, 2007, of
Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 65. He was a member
of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He worked
in a family jewelry business and, later, at AGS
Laboratories as a client manager and gemologist.
His survivors include his wife.
Rev. Larry V. Oman ’63, Oct. 4, 2007, of
Steamboat Springs, Colo., at the age of 65, after
a six-year battle with cancer. He was a member
of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a United
Methodist minister and served churches in Indi-
ana and Colorado. His survivors include his wife,
Martha Stutsman Oman ’63.
Donald N. Robinson ’63, Nov. 5, 2007, of St.
Louis, at the age of 66. He was a member of Alpha
Tau Omega fraternity. He retired as a regional vice
president for A.G. Edwards in 2004, after 35 years
of service. His survivors include his wife.
Anne Meadows Gottbrath ’68, May 4, 2007,
Wakarusa, Ind., at the age of 60. She was a member
of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was director of
the Wakarusa Public Library in Elkhart, Ind. Her
survivors include her husband; son, Christopher
L. Gottbrath ’96; and daughter-in-law, Lara A.
Dodds ’97.
Jeanette M. Birkemeier ’69, Dec. 26, 2007,
of Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 97. She was a
homemaker and a sixth-grade teacher at Reelsville
(Ind.) Elementary for 23 years, retiring in 1977.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
George A. Gallagher III ’69, Dec. 8, 2007, in
Albany, N.Y., at the age of 61. He was the owner of
Gallagher’s Fish Fry restaurant for 35 years. Later,
he was employed by the State of New York’s tax
and finance department.
James H. Gerhold ’69, Jan. 21, 2008, of
South Bend, Ind., at the age of 61, from multiple
myeloma. He was a member of Sigma Nu fra-
ternity. He was a mathematics teacher for South
Bend (Ind.) Community School Corporation at
Clay High School for 33 years, retiring in 2002.
His survivors include his wife, Suzanne Carroll
Gerhold ’69.
John “Jack” F. McWethy ’69, Feb. 6, 2008, of
Boulder, Colo., at the age of 61, in a skiing accident
at the Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado. He was a
member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He received an
alumni citation from DePauw in 1989, honorary
degree in 2002 and McNaughton Medal for Public
Service in 2003. He was a member of DePauw’s
Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media Board of
Advisers. He was DePauw’s 2003 commencement
speaker. He was ABC News chief national security
correspondent from 1984 until his retirement in
2003. He was White House correspondent for
U.S. News & World Report from 1977-79 and the
magazine’s science editor from 1972-77. He was
a writer for Congressional Quarterly from 1970-72.
He won five Emmy awards, a duPont Award and
an Overseas Press Club Award during his report-
ing career. After his retirement in 2003, he was
special correspondent for ABC News and a senior
adviser to the United States Army Command
and General Staff College as well as a moderator
for a news and terrorism program sponsored by
the Department of Homeland Security, National
Academies of Science and Radio Television News
Directors Foundation. His survivors include his
wife, Laurie Duncan McWethy ’71.
Erwin L. Neier ’70, Feb. 22, 2008, in Green-
castle, Ind., at the age of 78. He was an elementary
school teacher. Later, he owned and operated the
family cattle farm. He was an author and contrib-
uted articles to local newspapers and to Antique
Tractor magazine. His survivors include his wife.
Brenda Norris Ritzhaupt ’71, Oct. 8, 2007, in
New York City, at the age of 58. She was a member
of Alpha Phi sorority. She taught in local school
districts in Illinois and Indiana. Later, she was a
purchasing manager for both Stern’s department
stores in Bergen, N.J., and the Federated Depart-
ment Stores in New York City. Her survivors include
a sister, Marsha Norris Chambers ’73.
Deborah Aydelott ’72, Sept. 29, 2007, of
Marietta, Ga., at the age of 57. At the beginning
of her career, she worked in radio and television
news in Indiana and Ohio. In the 1980s, she was
a junior investment accountant for Aetna Life &
Casualty in Hartford, Conn. Later, she worked
for Nations Bank and SunTrust Bank in Atlanta.
Her survivors include her mother, Joan Downing
Aydelott ’42.
Patricia Carlson Brumbaugh ’72, Oct. 14,
2007, of Indianapolis, at the age of 57. She was a
member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a certi-
fied midwife and founded the first free-standing
Birthing Center in Indiana. Later, she worked as
a registered nurse. Her survivors include a sister,
Peggy Carlson Hall ’72.
Gregory E. Borter ’73, Jan. 21, 2008, of
Indianapolis, at the age of 56. He was a member
of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He worked in
the hospitality industry for many years, includ-
ing management positions at Westin Hotel and
O’Charley’s. Later, he was a customer care specialist
at Roche Diagnostics. His survivors include his
wife, Susan Lau Borter ’77, and a daughter, Molly
T. Borter, Class of 2011.
Linda Miller King ’73, Dec. 1, 2007, of
Plainfield, Ind., at the age of 60. She was a teacher
for 31 years with Plainfield (Ind.) Community
School Corporation, retiring in 2002. Her survivors
include her husband, Michael C. King ’74, and a
son, Cassidy C. King ’00.
James N. Kleinschmidt ’76, Jan. 11, 2008, of
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Indianapolis, at the age of 54. He was a member
of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was senior vice
president of investments at UBS Financial Services
Inc. in Indianapolis and served with the company
since 1994. Previously, he worked with Raffen-
sperger, Hughes & Company and Smith Barney.
He was assistant director of the DePauw Annual
Fund in 1979, and from 1981-83 he was director
of development and alumni relations at DePauw.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth
R. Kleinschmidt ’50. His survivors include his
wife; mother, Jane Messing Kleinschmidt ’50; and
brother, Thomas R. Kleinschmidt ’81.
John F. Foddrill ’87, Jan. 15, 2008, of Loo-
gootee, Ind., at the age of 42. He was a member
of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was the owner
of Martin County Motors in Loogootee, Ind. His
survivors include his wife.
Paul D. Armstrong ’91, Jan. 5, 2008, in Lafay-
ette, Ind., at the age of 39. He was a member of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was employed
at Greenbush Industries Contract Manufacturing
in Lafayette.
Faculty
Agnes P. Beaudry, Nov. 21, 2007, of Plainfield,
Ind., at the age of 74. She was a professor emeritus
of Romance languages at DePauw where she taught
French for 31 years, retiring in 1998. Her survivors
include her husband.
Russell J.
Compton, profes-
sor emeritus of phi-
losophy, 98, died
on Dec. 8, 2007.
Compton taught
at DePauw from
1951-1974, and
he continued to be
very active in the life
of the University.
Beginning in 1980, Russell J. Compton
he volunteered as an
associate chaplain.
Many alumni may best remember Compton
as a professor who taught the Basic Beliefs course,
which was offered at DePauw from 1958-77 and
energetically engaged a generation of students,
encouraging them to shape their own values and
beliefs. An ordained United Methodist minister,
Compton consistently supported students who
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worked for racial equality, and he stood in solidar-
ity with students protesting the Vietnam War. He
accompanied DePauw students to three marches
on Washington, D.C., including the one at which
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I
have a dream” speech in 1963.
On Feb. 23, 2000, DePauw honored the long-
time educator and activist by dedicating the Russell
J. Compton Center for Peace and Justice. The
Compton Center, which has influenced countless
individuals since its inception, is designed to raise
consciousness among members of the University
community concerning issues of campus, local,
national and global social justice.
Before joining the DePauw faculty in Septem-
ber 1951, Compton taught at Wesley College,
Hendrix College and Hamline University. He
received a B.A. degree from Manchester College in
1931, B.D. from Garrett Biblical Institute (1935)
and Ph.D. from Yale University (1939). He was the
recipient of Manchester’s Alumni Honor Award –
the highest alumni honor the college bestows – and
served as president of the Midwest section of the
National Association of Biblical Instructors.
Elizabeth K. Grossman, Sept. 24, 2007, in
Carmel, Ind., at the age of 84. She was a nursing and
maternity instructor at DePauw from 1958-62. She
also was a professor and chair at Indiana University.
Later, she was the dean of Indiana University’s
School of Nursing, where she helped create the
only doctoral nursing program in the state and the
first clinical nurse specialist program in Indiana,
retiring in 1988. She was preceded in death by her
first husband and her second husband.
Daniel H.
Hanna ’47, Nov.
7, 2007, of Green-
castle, Ind., at the
age of 84. He was a
member of Lambda
Chi Alpha frater-
nity. He was a Rec-
tor Scholar. He was
professor emeritus
of music and di-
Daniel H. Hanna ’47 rector emeritus of
University bands at
DePauw. He was a member of the DePauw School
of Music faculty for 35 years, retiring in 1988. He
wrote articles on band curriculum that were pub-
lished in Instrumentalist, Woodwind, Music Educa-
tors’ Journal and The School Musician. He served a
president of Indiana Bandmasters Association from
1962-63 and was a member of several professional
organizations. He was preceded in death by his
father, Sam T. Hanna ’24. His survivors include
his wife; sister, Lila Hanna Manhart ’56; and
brother-in-law, Joseph H. Manhart ’52.
Friends of the University
Jean Bergmann, Sept. 28, 2007, in Peoria,
Ariz., at the age of 89, after suffering from Al-
zheimer’s disease for the past eight years. Her sur-
vivors include her husband, Fredrick L. Bergmann,
DePauw professor emeritus of English; daughter,
Juliann Bergmann ’68; son, John F. Bergmann
’73; and daughter-in-law, Margaret Harrison
Bergmann ’75.
Norma L. Jackman, Jan. 9, 2008, in Terre
Haute, Ind., at the age of 86. She was cook at the
Beta Theta Pi fraternity at DePauw for 18 years,
retiring in 1983. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
Gail C. McLin, Oct. 27, 2007, of Brazil, Ind.,
at the age of 61. She worked for several years in
food service at DePauw. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
David A. Pettit, Jan. 22, 2008, of Greencastle,
Ind., at the age of 63. He was employed at G. C.
Murphy in Greencastle for 19 years and, later,
as a groundskeeper at DePauw for 20 years. His
survivors include his wife.
Vivian R. Runnells, Dec. 2, 2007, of Green-
castle, at the age of 69. She was a cook at DePauw
for several years. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
Olive M. “Peg” Smaltz, Dec. 5, 2007, in
Franklin, Ind., at the age of 86. She was a house-
mother for the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and
a receptionist at Hogate Hall at DePauw. She was
preceded in death by her husband. Her survivors
include two granddaughters, Sara M. Smaltz ’06
and Aidan S. Yandell ’06.
CORRECTION
In the fall 2007 issue of DePauw Magazine,
Roy O. West, Class of 1890; Helen West
Cannon ’27; LeGrand Cannon ’27; Louise
Cannon Frances ’52; and Sylvia Cannon
O’Connor ’56 were incorrectly listed as rela-
tives of W. Jean Maggee Goold ’34. The staff
regrets the error.
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It’s part of their plan to support DePauw

Richard and Anna Klump Pilston, Class of 1995

Richard L. and Anna Klump Pilston, both
members of the Class of 1995 who met as
students at DePauw, say they were inspired
along the way by couples, such as Timothy H.
and Sharon (Williams ’58) Ubben ’58, who
support the University. The Ubbens support
DePauw in many ways, including the Ubben
Lecture Series that brings world-class speakers
to campus.
“Their support helped make our experi-
ence at DePauw truly outstanding,” the Pil-
stons, who live in Willow Street, Pa., explain.
“We pledged to ourselves that if we could, we
Richard L. and Anna (Klump ’95) Pilston ’95
would do our best to give back in order to
help better the University for the next generations of students.”
Although of a younger age than many people associate with estate
planning, the Pilstons wanted to ensure that their estate will be dis-
tributed according to their wishes, if something unexpected should
happen to them. “Since supporting DePauw is so important to us, it
was especially critical to include the University in our will.
“We expect our DePauw experience will continue to be a founda-
tion on which our lives and careers are based, and in the future, we
hope to be more active alumni and supporters of the University. We
will periodically review our estate plan, but DePauw will continue to
be an important part of that plan.”
They have already been active as organizers of their 10-year class
reunion, and they try to attend a Monon Bell
telecast party with other alumni in their area
and Mu Phi Epsilon. Rich, who received a Rector
Scholarship, also was a member of Duzer Du
and DePauw Little Theatre, and he worked
in the University’s admission office. Anna was
active in DePauw Women in Science, and she
worked in the Writing Center and as a teaching
assistant in the School of Music.
A native of Birmingham, Ala., Rich fell in
love with DePauw on his first visit; Anna, who
grew up in Ridgefield, Conn., was attracted
particularly by DePauw’s School of Music. “Our
years at DePauw were some of the best times
of our lives,” they say. “In addition to meeting
each other, we value the lifelong friendships we
developed with both our fellow classmates and many of the faculty
members.”
Rich is now a market development manager at DuPont, and Anna
is a collection services librarian at Elizabethtown College. “The educa-
tion we received prepared us both for further education and varied
careers, and it gave us the confidence that we can accomplish the
goals we set for ourselves. DePauw provided us with an outstanding
foundation, which we would not trade for anything.”
They enjoy their continuing involvement with the University.
“We think DePauw is even better now than it was in the 1990s. With
the help of alumni support, DePauw provides great resources for its
students and faculty, and is able to improve the outstanding facilities
that make it one of the nation’s best liberal
arts colleges,” they say. “As music majors, we

every year. In fact, they organized telecast
parties in Pittsburgh.
Both Rich and Anna were double majors
– Rich in music and chemistry, Anna in
music performance and mathematics – and
were very active as students. They especially
participated in a large number of School of
Music events, including the DePauw Sym-
phony, choirs, opera, chamber music groups
“
We pledged to ourselves
are particularly excited about the renovations
that if we could, and expansion of the Judson and Joyce Green
Center for the Performing Arts – another
we would do our best example of an alumni couple (Judson C. and
Joyce [Taglauer ’75] Green ’74) generously
to give back in order
strengthening the University.”
to help better the University For Rich and Anna Pilston, it’s already
part of their plan to continue to support
for the next generations
DePauw.

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of students.
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Tony Blair became the fifth British prime minister

to speak at DePauw when he gave the Timothy and
Sharon Ubben Lecture on March 3. See story on
page 10.
(Photo: Lenny Del Rosario ’07)

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