commencement - Illinois College

July 2011

26$*(25$1*( )(67,9$/DQG *2/'(15(81,216

ILLINOIS COLLEGE

&ODVVRI&HOHEUDWHV

:KLSSOH+DOO

&200(1&(0(17

/($'(56+,3&(17(5 XQYHLOHG

JULY 2011

Upcoming Events

Volume 88, Number 3 EDITOR Kristin Van Aken Jamison ’99 | [email protected] Director of Communications and Media Relations CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Pam Carney Martin ’82 | [email protected] Director of Alumni Relations Matt Wing ’05 | [email protected] Director of Sports Information

Saturday, August 20 Illinois State Fair Tent Party for Alumni, Parents and Friends, 5 to 8 p.m., Director’s Lawn, Illinois State Fairgrounds. Live music provided by “Pike Station.”

Friday, August 26 Welcome Week begins with the arrival RIÀUVW\HDUDQGQHZVWXGHQWV

Monday, August 29 Opening Celebration, 4 p.m., Rammelkamp Chapel

MARKETING ASSOCIATE Judy Sager | [email protected]

Tuesday, August 30 Fall semester classes begin.

ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE Mary Jane Koehler | [email protected]

Saturday, September 24 Family Day activities will

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Steven Varble

include athletic events, games and more. Call the Center for Student Involvement at 217.245.3094 for more information.

CONTRIBUTORS Melissa Campbell Malinda Carlson Ally Few ’11 Elizabeth Findley ’12 Andrea Garcia ’11 Robyn Maher Melissa Lamb Pantier ’84 Tom Roster The Illinois College Quarterly is published four times per year by Illinois College and is distributed free of charge to all graduates, donors, former students and parents of current students. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Change of address: Clip the mailing label from the back cover DQGVHQGLWZLWKFKDQJHVWR2IÀFHRI$OXPQL,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650; or fax to 217.245.3081; or email to [email protected].

Friday, October 7 Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception, 6 to 8 p.m., Whipple Hall

Saturday, October 8 Homecoming activities including Alumni Reunions for the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006. Live music by St. Louis band “Well Hungarians” under the Homecoming Celebration Tent. Visit www.ic.edu/accommodations for hotel information.

Sunday, October 9 Alumni Association Awards Ceremony, 12 noon, Jacksonville Country Club

OUR APOLOGIES

Illinois College continues to enhance its commitment to preserve the natural environment. The Quarterly is printed on paper that is 25 percent post-consumer product using soy-based ink.

THE ILLINOIS COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its VWXGHQWVTXDOLWLHVRIPLQGDQGFKDUDFWHUQHHGHGIRUIXOÀOOLQJ lives of leadership and service.

2

Illinois College Quarterly

In the Marriages section of the April 2011 Quarterly, Holly Duvendack Saxer ’06 was listed as being a member of the Class of 2009. Saxer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006 and received early FKLOGKRRGWHDFKLQJFHUWLÀFDWLRQIURP,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH in 2009. She is employed by Our Redeemer State Preschool in Jacksonville.

Table of Contents

[page 8]

Features 8

16

[page 18]

[page 26)

Departments

Leadership Center makes grand opening

2

From the President’s Desk

Khalaf Al Habtoor returned to the Hilltop to attend WKHRIÀFLDORSHQLQJRIWKHQHZ/HDGHUVKLS&HQWHU housed in Whipple Hall in April.

3

Campus News

12

True Scholarship: Faculty Digest

14

True Victories: Athletic Digest

16

True Celebrations: Recent Alumni Events

22

True Moments: Legacy Graduates, Osage Orange Festival, Reunions

30

True Connections: Class Notes, Marriages, Births, In Memoriam

40

As IC It

Leadership and service provide cornerstone of graduation remarks by agribusiness executive Patricia Woertz, CEO of Archer Daniels Midland Company, advised the 208 members of the Class of 2011 to “Choose to Lead; Choose to Serve.”

ON THE COVER Andrea Garcia ’11 received her Illinois College diploma on May 15 during the 177th Illinois College Commencement Ceremony in Sherman Gymnasium of the Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center. The Chicago native graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude.

July 2011

1

From the President’s Desk

Lives of Leadership and Service ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHKDVORQJKHOGWKHÀUPEHOLHIWKDWWUXHOHDGHUVKLS ÀQGVLWVIXOOHVWH[SUHVVLRQLQVHUYLFHWRRWKHUV,WLVZLWKWKLV conviction that the famous Yale Band left the comforts of New England in 1829 to establish a “seminary of learning” in the frontier state of Illinois 182 years ago. That same spirit was very PXFKHYLGHQWLQWKHOLIHRIWKH&ROOHJH·VÀUVWJUDGXDWH5LFKDUG Yates 1835, who went on to become the Civil War Governor of Illinois and was Abraham Lincoln’s staunch supporter during the Civil War. It is evident in the lives of public service of the 19 former members of the United States Congress, all alumni of Illinois College, whose portraits now hang in a photo gallery in WKHÀUVWÁRRUKDOOZD\RIWKHEHDXWLIXOO\UHVWRUHG:KLSSOH+DOO home of the new Khalaf Al Habtoor Leadership Center and the 3DXO)LQGOH\&RQJUHVVLRQDO2IÀFH Building on that tradition, the College’s new leadership FHUWLÀFDWHSURJUDPXQGHUWKHGLUHFWLRQRI5XWK%DGJHU Pixley Professor of Political Science Dr. Karen Dean, has at its heart a set of exciting leadership courses established across the curriculum. It also includes major service learning and community engagement components coordinated by Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Kelly Dagan and a dedicated Student Affairs staff. The linked motifs of leadership and service are present WKURXJKRXWWKHFXUULFXOXPDQGWKHFRFXUULFXODUSURJUDPV of Illinois College and were recently highlighted in the annual Celebration of Excellence weekend. As he personally congratulated the student winners of an essay contest he sponsored on the topic, “Bridging the West and the Middle East,” Mr. Al Habtoor declared that he is “… thrilled to know that I have the opportunity to encourage and assist in training the leaders of tomorrow.” In turn, understanding her audience well, the speaker for the 177th Commencement ceremony, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) CEO and Board Chair Patricia Woertz, built on this pervasive theme at the College with her VXSHUEDGGUHVVHQWLWOHG´&KRRVH7R/HDG&KRRVH7R6HUYHµ Whether at its founding in 1829 or in its programs in 2011, leadership and service have always been inextricably LQWHUWZLQHGDW,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH2QFHDJDLQIRUWKHÀIWK\HDULQ a row, Illinois College was awarded a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Role for leading the way in serving others.

Axel D. Steuer President

2


Campus News

CAMPUSnews

[April 2011 – June 2011]

Academic achievement lauded during inaugural Celebration of Excellence A new tradition was born at Illinois College when the liberal arts college recently designated a day to formally recognize excellence in academic achievement, a hallmark of the institution since its founding in 1829. Illinois College’s inaugural Celebration of Excellence began April 29 during the Opening Ceremony in Rammelkamp Chapel. Dr. Elizabeth Tobin, dean of the College, offered remarks after which four major awards for academic excellence, service and teaching were awarded to Illinois College students and faculty. The student marshals for the DFDGHPLF\HDUZHUHQDPHGJUDGXDWHVVODWHG for induction into Phi Beta Kappa were recognized, Julian Monson Sturtevant Campus Leadership Award winners were announced, and the Harry Joy Dunbaugh Distinguished Professor Award was presented.

Phi Beta Kappa

Joseph Craven ’12RI6SULQJÀHOGDQGMeaghan Karaffa ’12 RI*LUDUGZHUHFKRVHQDVVWXGHQWPDUVKDOVIRUWKH academic year. The two marshals, who were chosen based on demonstrated academic excellence and campus leadership, will lead academic processionals held on campus throughout the year. The designation is considered one of the highest honors a member of the incoming senior class can receive. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most distinguished honor society. One of only 11 colleges in the state to offer membership into this distinguished society, the Illinois College Epsilon chapter was founded by Charles Rammelkamp in 1931. Seniors who were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa include (seated l to r): Samantha Willits ’11 (Clinton), Kristine Plocher ’11 (Highland), Amber Furness ’11 (Canton) and Martha Kwiecinski ’11 (Winthrop Harbor); (standing): Eloho Ovhori ’11 (Lagos, Nigeria), Joshua Niederer ’11 (Havana), Clare Zimmerman ’116SULQJÀHOG David Standing ’11 (St. Louis), Jennifer Yeoward ’11 (Rock Falls), Melody McNeill ’11 (Madison, Wis.), Ryan Francis ’11 (Edwardsville), Lillian Moller-Jacobs ’11 (Rockford), Kyle Garrett ’11 (Griggsville) and Andrea Garcia ’11 (Chicago). The Sturtevant Leadership Awards call attention to a select group of students in their senior year who demonstrate active campus service and leadership throughout their college careers. The 2011 Sturtevant Leaders are (next page, seated,

Sturtevant Leaders

Al Habtoor essay winners

July 2011

3

l to r): Ovhori, Yeoward, Sarah McCandless ’11 (Petersburg) and Jamie Poore ’11 (Quincy); (standing): Eric Hiatt ’11 (McHenry), Mathilda Edge ’11 (Chandlerville), Jeremy Hommowun ’11 (Hoffman Estates), Rebecca Walden ’11 (Carlinville) and Brad Regul ’11 (Jacksonville). Sturtevant /HDGHUVQRWSLFWXUHGLQFOXGH0ROOHU-DFREVDQGJacob Tucker ’11 (Carlyle). In addition, the opening ceremony featured the results of the 2011 Al Habtoor Essay Contest. Open to students enrolled at Illinois College during the spring semester, the essay was to address the topic, “Bridging the West and the Middle East,” and be eight to 10 pages in length. Craven, a junior political science, and communication and UKHWRULFDOVWXGLHVPDMRUIURP6SULQJÀHOGZKRH[DPLQHG “How the Media Has Made the Gap Between the West and Middle East Harder to Bridge,” won third place and with it a substantial cash award. Colin Duling ’13, a political science and international studies major from Clinton, who spoke to the “Flames of Change” in his essay, won second place and DQDOOH[SHQVHVSDLGWULSWR'XEDL8QLWHG$UDE(PLUDWHV History major Alyssa Gerhardt ’12 from Sutter, whose essay was entitled “Bridging the Past to the Future: Using History Education to Link the United States to the Middle East” won ÀUVWSODFHDQGD\HDURI,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHWXLWLRQ$O+DEWRRU was present at the event to personally congratulate the three essay contest winners. Kelly Dagan, associate professor of sociology, was named the Harry Joy Dunbaugh Award winner during the Opening Ceremony. The prize is considered the greatest honor bestowed upon an Illinois College faculty member. A student committee, with oversight from the dean of the College, selects the recipient each academic year. The Celebration of Excellence continued throughout the DIWHUQRRQZLWKPRUHWKDQVWXGHQWVSUHVHQWLQJÀQGLQJV of recent research efforts during presentations and poster sessions in various locations on campus. The three essay contest winners also presented their essays during student presentation sessions held throughout the afternoon. Edge contributed to the festivities by performing her senior vocal recital in Rammelkamp Chapel that evening. The soprano is a double major in management and organizational leadership, and music. She announced during the recital that she will continue her studies at the graduate level at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. A dessert reception concluded the Celebration of Excellence activities in Cummings Dining Hall later that evening. The UHFHSWLRQZDVDÀQDORSSRUWXQLW\WRUHFRJQL]HYDULRXV academic departmental honors. Families of the award winners were invited to attend this inaugural event.

4


Community service efforts earn national recognition Illinois College was admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community. Illinois College has been recognized on this honor roll every year since 2006, the only downstate college in Illinois to be recognized as many times by CNCS. “Congratulations to Illinois College and its students for their dedication to service and commitment to improving their local communities. We salute all the Honor Roll awardees for embracing their civic mission and providing opportunities for their students to tackle tough, national challenges through VHUYLFHµVDLG3DWULFN$&RUYLQJWRQFKLHIH[HFXWLYHRIÀFHURI CNCS. Illinois College reported that nearly all of the student body, almost 900 students, engaged in community service during WKHDFDGHPLF\HDU$WRWDORIVWXGHQWVHQJDJHG LQDFDGHPLFVHUYLFHOHDUQLQJZKLOHDQDGGLWLRQDOVWXGHQWV HQJDJHGLQFRPPXQLW\VHUYLFHRXWVLGHRIVHUYLFHOHDUQLQJ courses. One hundred sixty of these students engaged in at least 20 hours of community service per semester. An impressive 42,652 community service hours were logged by ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHVWXGHQWVLQ 7KH&ROOHJH·V2IÀFHRI&RPPXQLW\(QJDJHPHQWDQG 6HUYLFH/HDUQLQJKHOSVVWXGHQWVFRRUGLQDWHZLWKFRPPXQLW\ agencies to schedule and staff a broad range of service

projects. Sixty student organizations conducted 150 extracurricular service projects, such as an Up ’Til Dawn event that raised nearly $23,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital; students provided 27,674 education service hours as AmeriCorps volunteers, student teachers, tutors, aides DQGFDPSFRXQVHORUVEHQHÀWLQJKXQGUHGVRIFKLOGUHQLQ. VFKRROVDIWHUVFKRROSURJUDPVVXPPHUFDPSVDQG%R\VDQG Girls Clubs; a group of students and staff spent their break helping to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Arkansas; and Kaitlin Salisbury ’10 led a large number of fellow students in her capstone project, “11 Days of Activism,” which raised $2,660 to prevent sexual assault. “Illinois College is committed to the proposition that true OHDGHUVKLSÀQGVH[SUHVVLRQLQVHUYLFHWRRWKHUVµH[SODLQHG Illinois College President Axel D. Steuer. “We are pleased by this national recognition for activities and programs that lie at the heart of the College’s educational mission of preparing VWXGHQWVIRUIXOÀOOLQJOLYHVRIOHDGHUVKLSDQGVHUYLFHµ CNCS oversees the Honor Roll in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education, and Housing and Urban Development, Campus Compact, and the American Council on Education. Honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors, including the scope and innovation of service SURMHFWVWKHH[WHQWWRZKLFKVHUYLFHOHDUQLQJLVHPEHGGHG LQWKHFXUULFXOXPWKHVFKRRO·VFRPPLWPHQWWRORQJWHUP FDPSXVFRPPXQLW\SDUWQHUVKLSVDQGPHDVXUDEOHFRPPXQLW\ outcomes as a result of the service.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Illinois College Illinois College’s dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship has earned the liberal arts college a Tree Campus USA college designation by the Arbor Day Foundation for the second year in a row. Tree Campus USA, now in its third year, is a program administered by the Arbor Day Foundation that strives to honor colleges and universities that use sustainable practices and HQJDJHVWXGHQWVLQWUHHSODQWLQJDQGFRQVHUYDWLRQLQLWLDWLYHV Illinois College is one of 11 institutions of higher education in the State of Illinois to receive Tree Campus USA distinction for the year 2010. A total of 115 colleges met Tree Campus USA standards, an increase of 40 from 2009. To earn Tree Campus USA recognition, a school must meet ÀYHFRUHVWDQGDUGVRIWUHHFDUHDQGFRPPXQLW\HQJDJHPHQW Those standards are: establish a campus tree advisory FRPPLWWHHSURYLGHHYLGHQFHRIDFDPSXVWUHHFDUHSODQ KDYHGHGLFDWHGDQQXDOH[SHQGLWXUHVIRUWKHFDPSXVWUHHFDUH SODQKROGDQ$UERU'D\REVHUYDQFHDQGRUJDQL]HDVHUYLFH learning project aimed at engaging the student body.

“When a college or university takes care of its campus forest, WKHLUORFDOFRPPXQLWLHVEHQHÀWIURPFOHDQHUDLUGHFUHDVHG usage in energy and added beauty,” explained John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. He added, “It’s also important to teach students how important it is to take care of our urban forests.”

Junior named Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact On May 1 Campus Compact announced the names of the ÀUVWJURXSRI1HZPDQ Civic Fellows that had been nominated by college and university presidents from 30 states. These students are the EHVWRIWKHEHVWSURPLVLQJ college student leaders who have demonstrated DQLQYHVWPHQWLQÀQGLQJ Anabtawi solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research and advocacy, these students are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. Samer Anabtawi ’12, a quadruple French, international studies, political science and economics major from Jenin, Palestine, has taken a key campus leadership role in developing the social justice tradition at Illinois College. 7KHMXQLRUHVWDEOLVKHGWKHÀUVWORFDOFKDSWHURI$PQHVW\ International, which carries out campaigns taking action against human rights violations worldwide. Through the Progressive Action Coalition he organizes service projects and coordinates efforts with other student organizations to promote service, nonviolence, peace and tolerance, interfaith dialogue, as well as economic and social justice. Anabtawi was recently selected to participate in the “New Story Leadership” program WKLVVXPPHUDWZRPRQWKVHUYLFHDQGOHDGHUVKLSSURJUDPLQ Washington, D.C., that brings together Israeli and Palestinian student leaders to work toward peace and understanding. “These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can – and does play in building a better world,” explains Campus Compact President Maureen F. Curley. President Axel Steuer noted Anabtawi’s passion for improving the lives of people both locally and globally. According to Steuer, “Samer gives current expression to Illinois College’s

July 2011

5

ORQJVWDQGLQJPLVVLRQRISUHSDULQJVWXGHQWVIRUIXOÀOOLQJOLYHV of leadership and service to others.” Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,100 FROOHJHDQGXQLYHUVLW\SUHVLGHQWVFRPPLWWHGWRIXOÀOOLQJWKH civic purposes of higher education to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility. Through the Newman Civic Fellows Awards, college and university presidents acknowledge students with the ability and motivation to create lasting change in our communities.

Avon grant will help students engage in healthy relationships Thanks to a grant award from cosmetics company Avon, an Illinois College student group will offer programs to encourage students to engage in healthy relationships. The grant money will also train students to serve as health educators to their peers. Illinois College Peer Health Educators received a $9,750 grant from Avon’s beauty and fashion boutique, mark., as part of its m.powerment by mark. Healthy Relationship Peer Educator Program. The effort is managed by the Avon Foundation for Women through its Speak Out Against Domestic Violence initiative. The grant will fund the Peer Health Education program at Illinois College to promote healthy dating UHODWLRQVKLSVDPRQJFROOHJHDJHZRPHQDQGPHQ7KLVLV WKHÀUVW\HDU,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHKDVUHFHLYHGIXQGLQJIURPWKH m.powerment program. The Illinois College Peer Health Educators will provide preventive education on dating abuse and violence, sexual assault and the promotion of healthy relationships, as well as offer local resources and provide referrals for FRPPXQLW\EDVHGGRPHVWLFYLROHQFHH[SHUWV7KHJUDQW also supports peer educator training, materials and support sessions about healthy relationships. “We are proud that the Avon Foundation for Women and m.powerment by mark. share our mission and have chosen to support our program,” said Malinda Carlson, vice president for student affairs/dean of students. She continued, “The main goal of this grant is to certify additional students as peer health educators. This funding will help us promote our Rape Aggression Defense course, which is open to students and the public. The Illinois College Chesley Health and Wellness Center staff, along with the peer health educators, will use funds to develop tee shirts, posters, calendars and other materials that encourage healthy relationships and prevention of sexual assault and dating violence.”

6


The grant is one of 23 m.powerment by mark. Healthy Relationship Peer Educator Program grants totaling nearly $220,000 awarded to colleges nationwide to fund a network of dating peer educators on college campuses.

Illinois College community responds to crises in Japan In response to the devastation following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crises in Japan, Illinois College completed a number of campus activities to not only raise money for those affected by the natural disasters, but also heighten awareness of the situation. ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHKDVHQMR\HGD\HDUSDUWQHUVKLSZLWK Ritsumeikan University during which IC students have traveled to Kyoto, Japan, to study during the Views of Japan BreakAway experience. Similarly, Ritsumeikan students travel to Jacksonville to study on the hilltop campus every year. Approximately 500 Japanese students have made the trip to Illinois College since the intercultural exchange program was developed in 1988. A new relationship between Kanazawa University, located in Kanazawa, Japan, has recently been forged. While the College is thankful that colleagues and friends at both universities report that they have been relatively unaffected by the earthquake and tsunami, the students, faculty and staff pledged to work with the Jacksonville community in efforts to show support for those in Japan who have been affected by these disasters. Faculty members devoted class time to discuss the developments in Japan and helped students come to a further understanding of the local and global impact of these events. In an effort to convey the College community’s support for the people in -DSDQWKH2IÀFHRI Student Activities constructed a banner for the entire campus community and families who hosted Ritsumeikan students to sign. The banner was sent to Ritsumeikan University in April. The four Ritsumeikan students who studied

at Illinois College during the spring semester along with two IC student representatives planned the convocation, “Disasters in Japan: How can we help?” The informative presentation, which was open to the public, was held on Wednesday, April 6. 6WXGHQWVDOVRKHOGD´&UDQHDWKRQµGXULQJZKLFKSHRSOHZHUH asked to sponsor or purchase an origami crane. The proceeds of the project were donated to the International Red Cross.

To make a donation to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, or discuss ways in which to become involved in activities related to the recent disasters in Japan, contact Laura Masko ’09, coordinator of community engagement, at 217.245.3094 or [email protected]. IC

Finally, President Axel Steuer sent letters to his colleagues at Ritsumeikan and Kanazawa universities on behalf of Illinois College students, faculty and staff.

Alumni elect Miller to join Illinois College Board of Trustees A mathematics professor who is the granddaughter of a former Illinois College president has been chosen by fellow DOXPQLWRDÀYH\HDUWHUPRQWKH&ROOHJH·VFKLHIJRYHUQLQJ body beginning this fall. Ellen Rammelkamp Miller ’72 P’07 graduated from Illinois College with a degree in mathematics. After teaching math in the Peace Corps for two years at Fasito’otai, Western Samoa, Miller earned a master’s degree in math from New Mexico State University. Devoting her career to mathematics education, Miller served as adjunct professor for several community colleges. She KDVWDXJKWIXOOWLPHDW1RUWK/DNH&ROOHJHLQ'DOODV7H[DV for the last 15 years. In addition, Miller has volunteered for community programs tutoring youth in mathematics.

Noll is currently an academic advisor and adjunct instructor at 8QLYHUVLW\RI,OOLQRLV6SULQJÀHOG6KHVHUYHGRQWKH6SULQJÀHOG Public Schools Foundation Board from 2002 through 2010 DQGFRPSOHWHGDÀYH\HDUWHUPRQWKH$OXPQL$VVRFLDWLRQ Board of Directors in 2010. She coaches Girls on the Run and YMCA youth soccer. Illinois College graduates in her family include her grandfather Conrad Noll Jr. ’34; father Conrad Noll III ’65; brothers Conrad Noll IV ’97, Gray Noll ’99 and Bobby Noll ’02; and sister Gail Noll ’94. The newly elected Alumni Association Board of Directors will VHUYHÀYH\HDUWHUPVRQWKHERDUGDQGLQFOXGHTim Farley ’82, Michelle Shaw Higginbotham ’00 and Art Neal ’83, all RI6SULQJÀHOGRich Aston ’82 of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; and Jim Duncan ’76 of Jacksonville.

The granddaughter of the sixth president of Illinois College, Charles Rammelkamp, Miller’s legacy family include husband David Miller ’72, son Eric “Shad” Miller ’07 (wife Sara DeFries Miller ’07), parents Ted ’40 and Jeanne Rantz Rammelkamp ’40, and brothers Ted ’67 and Eric ’73 Rammelkamp (wife Joni Woodworth Rammelkamp ’80).

)DUOH\LVWKHGLUHFWRURIWKH6SULQJÀHOG&RQYHQWLRQ 9LVLWRUV Bureau; Higginbotham is a commercial realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty; Neal is a civil engineer for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources; $VWRQLVDVHQLRUEXVLQHVVOHDGHURIÀQDQFLDODQDO\VLVIRU MasterCard International; and Duncan is a retired chief FRQWUDFWRIÀFLDOZLWKWKH,OOLQRLV'HSDUWPHQWRI7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ

Alumni also voted Phi Beta Kappa graduate Mae Marie Noll ’96RI6SULQJÀHOGSUHVLGHQWHOHFWRIWKH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH Alumni Association. A communications major at Illinois College, Noll earned a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Illinois Champaign and DOVRKROGVDPDVWHU·VWHDFKLQJFHUWLÀFDWH

Vicki Hinck VanTuyle ’73 P’03 of Roodhouse completed KHUWZR\HDUWHUPDVSUHVLGHQWRIWKH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH$OXPQL Association. Jacksonville’s Betsy Ryan Kennedy ’73 P’10 EHJLQVKHUWZR\HDUWHUPWKLVVXPPHUDQGZLOOEHVXFFHHGHG by Noll in 2013.

Aston

Duncan

Farley

Higgenbotham

Miller

Neal

Noll

July 2011

7

Feature

LEADERSHIP CENTER Makes Grand Opening

8


Khalaf Al Habtoor H’10 made a return visit to Illinois College to participate in the LQDXJXUDO&HOHEUDWLRQRI([FHOOHQFHDFWLYLWLHVDQGLQWKHRIÀFLDORSHQLQJFHUHPRQ\ for the Khalaf Al Habtoor Leadership Center in Whipple Hall on April 29. The principal benefactor of the new leadership center, Al Habtoor was attracted to Illinois College because of its reputation for educating students who go on to pursue FDUHHUVLQSXEOLFVHUYLFHDVH[HPSOLÀHGLQWKHFDUHHURIKLVORQJWLPHIULHQGIRUPHU U.S. Congressman Paul Findley ’43 GP’12. His gifts to the Leadership Center were given in honor of Findley. Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group of Companies, Al Habtoor is a leading developer and entrepreneur across the United Arab Emirates and the surrounding region. Well known for its work in the construction industry, the Al Habtoor Group is also widely recognized for its many leading businesses, which include hotels, real estate, education, the auto industry, insurance and publishing. The Group employs more than 44,000 internationally. “Bridging the Gap between the Middle East and the West with Friendship,” served as the theme for the grand opening celebration and featured a welcome with introductions by President Axel D. Steuer. Jacksonville Mayor Andy Ezard also presented Al Habtoor with a key to the City of Jacksonville. Findley congratulated Illinois College and thanked Al Habtoor for his generosity in funding much of the renovation of Whipple Hall. Al Habtoor provided Illinois College with the initial gift of $970,000 in 2008 to HVWDEOLVKWKH/HDGHUVKLS&HQWHULQFOXGLQJDOHFWXUHVKLSVHULHVDQGDSDUWWLPH curator. The businessman announced an additional gift of $350,000 at the College’s 2010 commencement ceremony to complete the renovation of Whipple Hall. 7KHÀUVWÁRRURIWKH/HDGHUVKLS&HQWHUKRXVHVWKH3DXO)LQGOH\&RQJUHVVLRQDO 2IÀFHDQDUFKLYHRI)LQGOH\·VFRQJUHVVLRQDOSDSHUVERRNVSKRWRJUDSKVDQG artifacts from his 22 years in Congress, as well as the Khalaf Al Habtoor Leadership /LEUDU\,QDGGLWLRQWKHÀUVWÁRRUIHDWXUHVWKH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH&RQJUHVVLRQDO+DOORI Fame which pays tribute to the 19 Illinois College graduates who served in the U.S. Congress. The lower level includes an archive of materials of historical importance to Illinois College. :KLSSOH+DOO·VVHFRQGÁRRULVKRPHWRWKH'HSDUWPHQWRI&RPPXQLFDWLRQDQG 5KHWRULFDO6WXGLHV$VWDWHRIWKHDUWFODVVURRPVSHHFKODERUDWRU\DQGIDFXOW\ RIÀFHVFRPSULVHWKLVWRSOHYHORIWKHEXLOGLQJ Built in 1882, Whipple Hall was funded by abolitionist Dr. Samuel Whipple and served as the second home to the preparatory department of Illinois College. William Jennings Bryan 1881WKUHHWLPH'HPRFUDWLF3DUW\FDQGLGDWHIRU3UHVLGHQW HQUROOHGLQKLVÀUVWRUDWRU\FRXUVHDWWKHRULJLQDO:KLSSOH$FDGHP\EHIRUHEHFRPLQJ an Illinois College student. Over the years, Whipple Hall has housed various academic departments, the College bookstore, and was home to Pi Pi Rho literary society and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. In accordance with the College’s commitment to the environment, the renovated EXLOGLQJIHDWXUHVJHRWKHUPDOKHDWLQJDQGFRROLQJDQGLVIXOO\DFFHVVLEOH5HQRYDWLRQ of Whipple Hall began in late 2009 and was completed in the winter of 2010. Illinois College is grateful to Mr. Al Habtoor for this wonderful expression of friendship toward former Congressman Findley and, now, toward the College. IC

Khalaf Al Habtoor Leadership Center Donors Khalaf Al Habtoor H’10 Loren R. and Joy French Becker ’67 The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company James P. ’66 P’86 and Kaye Bruner P’86 Harmon H’09 and Millie Deal C. Reed Parker H’00 Homer ’63 and Carol Bycroft Rieken ’63 Axel and Loreli Steuer United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Illinois Board of Higher Education Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation

July 2011

9

Campus News

On May 6, active members of the seven Illinois College literary societies gathered together for the inaugural Literary Society Awards Recognition Celebration, an event to celebrate their accomplishments during WKHDFDGHPLF\HDUDQGUHFRJQL]HMXGJHV and alumni who support the literary societies in their endeavors. Each society was given the opportunity to share highlights from their year, recognize their senior members who were graduating, and hand out three individual awards to their members. Illinois College faculty, staff and community members who volunteered their time as judges for literary productions were invited and recognized, as well. Five judges: Bob Chipman ’74 P’01 P’04, Janet Williams Chipman ’75 P’01 P’04, Tim Chipman ’01, Bill Curry ’71 and Diane Taylor Hollendonner ’76 were recognized for their continued, outstanding support of the literary productions and literary societies as a whole.

Chi Beta

$WWKHHQGRIWKHSURJUDPWKHDOOVRFLHW\DZDUGVZHUH announced, and Richard Holton ’13 of Gamma Nu received the Martin Hahn Critic’s Award. Gamma Nu’s Joshua Pikora ’11 received the Emory Whipple Award for the fall 2010 semester, and Holton received it for the spring 2011 semester. The Gertrude Hahn Vice President’s Award was presented to Tracey AnkomaBempong ’13 of Gamma Delta. Two literary societies were recognized this year for their outstanding service efforts on campus and in the community. Both Gamma Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon received the Theron Baldwin Service Award. The Love Cup, which is based on overall scores from the judged meetings for the women’s societies, was awarded to Gamma Delta. The Dean’s Cup, given to the men’s society with the highest scores from the judged meetings, was presented to the men of Gamma Nu. During the spring semester, each society presents their best presentation at the “Best of the Best” production. This year Gamma Delta’s Emilee Trenter ’13 was recognized for her outstanding production.

Pi Pi Rho

The highest grade point average recognition for men was Sigma Pi for Fall 2010 and Phi Alpha for Spring 2011. The highest grade point average recognition for women was awarded to Sigma Phi Epsilon for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. Leadership, service and literary excellence are values that have always been important to the literary societies of Illinois College. This celebration recognized these values and the students who embrace them. IC

10


Gamma Delta

Literary Societies

Award Winners Sigma Pi

Presidential Award – Michael Elliott ’13 Critic’s Award – Chance Vohlken ’13 Keach Johnson Academic Award – Joe Heidbreder ’12 Gamma Nu

Gamma Delta

Mama Delt – Jodi Cawley ’11 Most Improved Productionist – Emilee Trenter ’13 6HUYLFH$ZDUG²7UDFH\$QNRPD%HPSRQJ·

Phi Alpha

Phi Alpha

Phi of the Year – Ethan Herrick ’12 Most Improved Speaker – Zachary Bickett ’13 Literary Production of the Year – Marlon Poe ’12

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Mary Francis Wilson Award – Lisa Pratt ’12 Critic’s Award – Krysta Garrott ’13 Outstanding Service Award – Cassandra Edwards ’13

Gamma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon

Most Improved Productionist – Kaleb Kirk ’13 Best Production – Tyler Ludwig ’12 Best Contribution to the Society – Tyler Ludwig ’12

Chi Beta

Marshall Agora Award for Literary Excellence – Bethany Wright ’11 Ethel Seybold Award for Leadership – /LOOLDQ0ROOHU-DFREV· Outstanding Alumni Award – Alisia McCowan ’10

Pi Pi Rho

Elmer Morthole Award for Leadership – Shane Stephenson ’12 and Steven Siepak ’13 Kenneth A. Danskin Award for Literary Achievement – Joseph Halfacre ’12 Sigma Pi

July 2011

11

True Scholarship

FACULTYdigest SIFE receives invitation to national convention 2XWRIDÀHOGRIQHDUO\6WXGHQWVLQ)UHH(QWHUSULVH6,)( teams from colleges across the nation, the Illinois College chapter of SIFE received an invitation to compete at the SIFE 1DWLRQDO([SRVLWLRQLQ0LQQHDSROLV0LQQ0D\ The student group led by John Rush, associate professor of economics, and T.J. Devine, visiting assistant professor of HFRQRPLFVJDYHDPLQXWHSUHVHQWDWLRQKLJKOLJKWLQJWKH WHDP·VSURMHFWVGXULQJWKHDFDGHPLF\HDUWR business executives from large companies located across the United States. The national competition also featured a luncheon and career fair that allowed students to speak with executives from hundreds of SIFE partner companies, including many Fortune 500 companies, about possible internship and career opportunities. The Illinois College SIFE team was one of only 160 receiving invitations to attend the national conference. The group UHFHLYHGÀUVWUXQQHUXSUHFRJQLWLRQGXULQJDUHJLRQDO competition in Chicago on March 28. During both the regional and national competitions, students including Shelby Dial ’14, Joe Heidbreder ’12, Eric Hiatt ’11, Matt Justice ’14, Joshua Kirchgesner ’11, Sarah McCandless ’11, Mackenzie Ralph ’14, Brad Regul ’11, Megan Sheley ’14, Corey Wilson ’13 and Aya Yanagita explained the group’s work in making an economic, societal and environmental impact within their community. While other collegiate competitions measure skill alone, the outcome of the SIFE National Exposition was based on which team used their skills to empower others to succeed.

The Illinois College SIFE team projects included, among others, securing a $2,000 Walmart Women’s Empowerment Grant to assist the owner of Jacksonville’s Just good Trade to develop entrepreneurial skills and increase community awareness of fair trade products; bringing nationally known ÀQDQFLDOPDQDJHPHQWVSHDNHU3HWHU%LHODJXVWRFDPSXV WRJLYHDOHFWXUHDQGPHHWZLWKVWXGHQWVDERXWÀQDQFLDO empowerment; partnering with Illinois College Dining Services to raise awareness of and reduce food waste; and receiving a $1,000 Sam’s Club Environmental Sustainability Challenge JUDQWWRKHOS5RXWW&DWKROLF+LJK6FKRROSXUFKDVHDQHQHUJ\ HIÀFLHQWPLONFRROHU According to McCandless, “(We are) proud of this accomplishment because our team had not competed in a regional competition, which is needed to gain an invitation to the national competition, since 2005.”

Professor authors computer programming book Dr. James Streib, professor of computer science, recently had his book, Guide to Assembly Language: A Concise Introduction, published by 6SULQJHU9HUODJ/RQGRQ/LPLWHG Intended for students and professionals who have previous programming H[SHULHQFHLQDKLJKOHYHOODQJXDJHOLNH Streib &&RU-DYDWKHERRNVSHFLÀFDOO\ explains how to program in Microsoft Assembly Language on the Intel microprocessor. :KHUHDVKLJKOHYHOODQJXDJHVDUHPRUHOLNHQDWXUDOODQJXDJHV ORZOHYHOODQJXDJHVDUHFORVHUWRWKHPDFKLQHDQGFDQEH written in ones and zeros. Assembly language is also a ORZOHYHOODQJXDJHEXWLWLVHDVLHUWRSURJUDPLQDVVHPEO\ language than machine language because it uses mnemonics. “From a programming standpoint, the advantage of assembly ODQJXDJHRYHUKLJKOHYHOODQJXDJHVLVWKDWSURJUDPVFDQEH ZULWWHQPXFKPRUHHIÀFLHQWO\LQWHUPVRIVSHHGDQGPHPRU\µ notes Streib. “Further, from an educational standpoint one can see the inner workings of the hardware from a software perspective.”

Front row (l to r): Shelby Dial, Mackenzie Ralph and Megan Sheley. Back row: Prof. John Rush, Corey Wilson, Brad Regul and Prof. T.J. Devine.

12


A philosophy major as an undergraduate, Streib had the RSSRUWXQLW\WRWDNHVRPHFRXUVHVLQWKHÀHOGRIFRPSXWHU

VFLHQFH+HWRRNKLVÀUVWFRPSXWHUFODVVLQDQGKH explains, “Since computers are based in logic, it was a natural ÀWIRUPHWRWUDQVLWLRQLQWRWKHÀHOGRIFRPSXWLQJµ,QDGGLWLRQ WRDQXPEHURIKLJKOHYHOODQJXDJHVKHNQRZVÀYHGLIIHUHQW DVVHPEO\ODQJXDJHV+HOHDUQHGKLVÀUVWDVVHPEO\ODQJXDJH DWKLVÀUVWMRELPPHGLDWHO\XSRQJUDGXDWLRQLQ´,WZDVRQ DELW+DUULVPLQLFRPSXWHUZKLFKFDPHZLWK.ZRUGVRI PHPRU\ZKLFKVHHPHGOLNHDORWDWWKHWLPH«µKHUHÁHFWV

Rellinger Zettler, described research topics focused on gender, personality and behavior.

Having seen a lot of changes over the past 40 years since KLVÀUVWFODVVKHVD\V´5HPDUNDEO\WKHIXQGDPHQWDOV have remained the same, so if one has a good grasp of the fundamentals, it makes adapting to change much easier.”

The Dr. Malcolm F. and Mrs. Mary Flo Stewart Student Research Fund was established in 2000 by Don ’60 P’89 P’93 and Donna Moore Stewart ’62 P’89 P’93, and Don and Jean Stewart Thorne ’61 P’95, and honors their parents. Dr. Stewart served as the Scarborough Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Illinois College from 1941 until 1974.

Noticing that some students seem reluctant to learn assembly language, in his book he uses the student’s previous knowledge to help them learn. “By relating the assembly ODQJXDJHEDFNWRDKLJKOHYHOODQJXDJHWKDWWKH\DOUHDG\ NQRZLWPDNHVWKHWUDQVLWLRQWRDORZOHYHOODQJXDJHDQGDQ understanding of the hardware much easier.” In addition to the Illinois College Bookstore, Guide to Assembly Language: A Concise Introduction can be purchased online at www.springer.com, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com.

Psychology professor collaborates with students to present research findings at national conference Professor of Psychology Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler, long a SURSRQHQWRIIDFXOW\VWXGHQWFROODERUDWLYHUHVHDUFKUHFHQWO\ returned from the 23rd Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science in Washington, D.C., where she and several of her students presented research at this national conference. 7KH0D\SUHVHQWDWLRQVZHUHWKHFXOPLQDWLRQRIPXOWL\HDU projects. One research poster presented research about WHDFKLQJDQGWKUHHSRVWHUVFRSUHVHQWHGE\VWXGHQWVDQG

Phebus and Baughman

“I’ve been taking students to national research conferences since 1999,” said Rellinger Zettler. “Most of this work has been VXSSRUWHGE\VWXGHQWIDFXOW\UHVHDUFKIXQGV´,DPGHHSO\ grateful to the donors for making sure resources are available to students for research, and to the group that oversees the distribution of these funds.”

7KH7LOOHU\)DFXOW\6WXGHQW&ROODERUDWLRQ)XQGZDVÀUVW established in 2007 by Stephen Tillery ’72 and Katherine Thompson Tillery ’74DQGUHVHDUFKPRQH\ZDVÀUVWDZDUGHG in 2010. Charlie Bellatti ’49 recently created a third fund which further supports student research. Under the direction of Rellinger Zettler, Cynthia Ramirez ’14 continued research conducted by alumnae Anne Burrus ’08 and Susan Matheis ’09. Burrus recently earned a master’s degree in counseling at Bradley University, while Matheis is in a master’s degree program in educational psychology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Their poster, “Gender, Personality, and Perceptions of Relationship Cheating among College Students,” examined how men and women with different personality types perceived cheating in relationships. Kathryn Baughman ’11 worked with Rellinger Zettler to continue the research Laurie Phebus ’10, who is currently in a graduate program in child studies at Vanderbilt University, began at Illinois College. Their poster, “Linking College 6WXGHQWV·6HOI0RQLWRULQJDQG6HOI+DQGLFDSSLQJ%HKDYLRUVWR WKH1(23,5µVWXGLHGVHOIPRQLWRULQJDQGVHOIKDQGLFDSSLQJ behaviors in relation to the completion of the Revised NEO Personality Inventory by college students. “Children as Photographers: Age, Gender, and Point of Focus,” was the title of the third research poster as presented by Rebecca Gerecke ’10, Daniel Hackett ’11 and Rellinger Zettler. Their research tested hypotheses about whether gender ZRXOGSOD\DUROHLQGHWHUPLQLQJVXEMHFWPDWWHULQSUHVFKRROHU SKRWRJUDSK\*HUHNHLVFXUUHQWO\ZRUNLQJWREHFRPHD&HUWLÀHG Child Life Specialist at Illinois State University. During the convention’s teaching institute, Rellinger Zettler presented the teaching poster, “Better Literature Reviews Through Task Analysis.” Her research focused on LQWURGXFWRU\OHYHOSV\FKRORJ\VWXGHQWV·XQVXFFHVVIXODWWHPSWV at conducting literature reviews and proposed a “task analysis” as a framework to improve student success. IC

July 2011

13

True Victories

ATHLETICdigest Norville notches trio of top-three finishes, All-American status

so that didn’t help the situation,” Brooks said. “But what a FDUHHU³ÀYH$OO$PHULFDQVDQGDQDWLRQDOFKDPSLRQVKLS+H·V bowing out with quite a repertoire of awards.”

Melissa Norville ’13 SXWWKHÀQLVKLQJ WRXFKHVRQDVWDQGRXWWUDFNDQGÀHOG FDPSDLJQZLWKWKUHHWRSWKUHHÀQLVKHV at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Delaware, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan 8QLYHUVLW\0D\

Illinois College named Rachel Smith Rohn ’07 its new head volleyball coach on May 4. Rohn, a former member of the VFKRRO·VYROOH\EDOODQGWUDFNDQGÀHOG teams, has served as an assistant track and ÀHOGFRDFKDQGWKHDWKOHWLFRIÀFH·VOLDLVRQ to the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

Norville

1RUYLOOHÀQLVKHGVHFRQGLQWKHORQJ jump with a mark of 18 feet, 10 1/2 inches and second in the triple jump with a leap of 39 feet, LQFKHV1RUYLOOHDOVRÀQLVKHGWKLUGLQWKHPHWHU hurdles in a time of 14.62 seconds. “It was really fun,” Norville said. “This was my whole season – LW·VZKDW,ZDVSUHSDULQJIRUDOO\HDU²VR,·PMXVWKDSS\WRÀQLVK in the top three in all three events.” Illinois College Track and Field Coach Mike Brooks P’07 P’11 said he couldn’t be more proud of Norville. “It was a great weekend for her,” Brooks said. “She performed up to her standards in all three events, and she performed well against some excellent competition.” 1RUYLOOHHDUQHG$OO$PHULFDQVWDWXVLQDOOWKUHHRIWKHHYHQWVVKH competed in over the weekend. She did the same during the LQGRRUVHDVRQZKHQVKHÀQLVKHGÀUVWLQWKHPHWHUKXUGOHV second in the triple jump and third in the long jump. Norville DOVRHDUQHG$OO$PHULFDQGLVWLQFWLRQFRPSHWLQJLQWKHWULSOH jump during the outdoor season last spring, bringing her count RI$OO$PHULFDQKRQRUVWRVHYHQ Not bad for someone whose collegiate career is only now hitting the halfway point. “I’m just focused on continuing to get better,” Norville said. Norville was joined at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this spring by Dillon Binkley ’11, who took 10th place in the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 7 inches. The competition brought DQHQGWR%LQNOH\·VKLJKO\VXFFHVVIXOWUDFNDQGÀHOGFDUHHU which included a national championship in 2010. “Dillon slightly injured his hamstring earlier in the season, and that kind of bothered him, and we haven’t had great weather,

14


Illinois College names Rohn head volleyball coach

“This program has been my heart and soul ever since I came here as a freshman,” Rohn said. “I’ve always wanted to be a head volleyball coach, and I’m ready for the challenge.” Rohn

A graduate of Shelbyville High School, Rohn has coached at Illinois College since 2008. She has served as an assistant FRDFKIRUWKHVFKRRO·VYROOH\EDOODQGWUDFNDQGÀHOGWHDPVLQ addition to responsibilities that included recruiting VWXGHQWDWKOHWHVFRRUGLQDWLQJHYHQWVDQGSURYLGLQJLQVWUXFWLRQ at summer camps. “We are delighted to have the excitement and experience of a young coach with Rachel Rohn’s background,” said Illinois College Athletic Director Gale Vaughn ’78 P’05. “Her passion to lead the Illinois College volleyball program will make her a JUHDWDGGLWLRQWRWKH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH2IÀFHRI,QWHUFROOHJLDWH Athletics.” Rohn served as an assistant volleyball and softball coach at 0LOOLNLQ8QLYHUVLW\GXULQJWKHVFKRRO\HDU6KHDOVR served as head volleyball coach at Franklin Jr. High School GXULQJWKHVFKRRO\HDU Rohn, a sports management major, recently completed work RQDPDVWHU·VGHJUHHLQVSRUWVFRDFKLQJDQGÀWQHVVIURPWKH United States Sports Academy. 7KH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHYROOH\EDOOWHDPSRVWHGDUHFRUGRI GXULQJWKHVHDVRQ7KH/DG\%OXHVZHUHLQ0LGZHVW Conference play. “We have some talented girls in the program, and I look forward to the recruiting aspect of being a head coach, too,” Rohn said. “But we have the talent right now to compete in the Midwest Conference.”

Notes

IC football team wins international exhibition game The Illinois College football team looked sharp on both sides of the ball while earning a victory in its international exhibition game at the University of New Brunswick at Saint John on May 21. Five different Blueboys found the end zone, and the IC defense kept the Seawolves off the scoreboard as Illinois &ROOHJHWRRNDZLQ 7KH%OXHER\VJRWRQWKHERDUGÀUVWZLWKDKeith Kermicle ’12 touchdown pass to Ryan Gardner ’14. Ross Barker ’13 followed with a touchdown run to put Illinois College ahead DIWHUWKHÀUVWTXDUWHUDQGKendall Gibson ’14 threw a touchdown pass to Brock Thompson ’12 to give the Blueboys DKDOIWLPHOHDG Gibson found Colin Duling ’13 for another touchdown strike in the second half, and Zack Weitzel ’12 returned a fumble for a WRXFKGRZQWRVFRUHWKHJDPH·VÀQDOSRLQWV “It was a fun game and an incredible experience,” Illinois College Head Football Coach Garrett Campbell said. “The people in Saint John were great, and I was happy with our SURGXFWLRQRQWKHÀHOGµ The game was played by Canadian rules, with a couple H[FHSWLRQV7KHWHDPVXVHGDQ1&$$UHJXODWLRQVL]HIRRWEDOO and played with four downs, instead of three. The game was SOD\HGRQDORQJHUDQGZLGHUÀHOGKRZHYHUDQGZLWK SOD\HUVIURPHDFKWHDPRQWKHÀHOGDWDOOWLPHV

7KH,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHEDVHEDOOWHDPÀQLVKHGLWVVHDVRQ ZLWKDUHFRUG+LJKOLJKWVIURPWKHVHDVRQLQFOXGHG DVKRZLQJDWWKH*HQH&XVLF&ROOHJLDWH&ODVVLFLQ Ft. Myers, Fla., to open the season, nonconference wins over MacMurray College, Millikin University and Principia &ROOHJHDQGDSDLURIFRPHIURPEHKLQGZLQVRYHU.QR[ College on alumni weekend. The Blueboys had four players HDUQDOOFRQIHUHQFHKRQRUVIan Vandeford ’11, Taylor Springer ’11, Brandon Hott ’12 and Dave Dalfonso ’13. σ The IC softball team capped its 2011 season with a doubleheader sweep of Robert Morris University on April 7KH/DG\%OXHVÀQLVKHGZLWKDUHFRUGRIDQG shortstop Sydni Szafranski ’11ZDVDQDOOFRQIHUHQFH selection for the second year in a row. σ Caleb Cox ’14 WRRNÀUVWLQWKHMDYHOLQWKURZDWWKH0LGZHVW&RQIHUHQFH Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 14. The ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJHPHQ·VDQGZRPHQ·VWUDFNDQGÀHOGWHDPV ERWKWRRNKRPHÀIWKSODFHWHDPÀQLVKHVDWWKH0:& Championships held at Monmouth College. σ Cox and John Gerding ’14 both earned MWC Performer of the Week honors on April 26 after impressive performances at the ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH0LG:HHN,QYLWDWLRQDORQ$SULOσ Cornell College, a charter member of the Midwest Conference, will UHMRLQWKH0:&VWDUWLQJLQWKHDFDGHPLF\HDU σ Jacob Tucker ’11 has been busy following his victory at the 2011 Denny’s College Slam Dunk Contest. Tucker was welcomed back to campus with a parade and celebration on April 4. The day was proclaimed Jacob Tucker Day in Jacksonville by Mayor Andy Ezard and Jacob Tucker Day in Illinois by Governor Pat Quinn. Tucker later visited the State Capitol on April 6, where he met with Quinn, State Representative Jim Watson and State Senator Sam McCann. Tucker also visited Washington, D.C., as a guest of Congressman Aaron Schock on April 13. Tucker threw RXWWKHFHUHPRQLDOÀUVWSLWFKDWD&KLFDJR:KLWH6R[JDPH on April 30 and a St. Louis Cardinals game on June 17. He performed during a timeout at Game 5 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals in Chicago on May 26.

$WRWDORIVWXGHQWDWKOHWHVPDGHWKHWULSZKLFKLQFOXGHG several sightseeing stops along the way. The team stopped at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, and visited the campuses and athletic facilities at Ohio State University, Yale University and the United States Military Academy. Illinois College will open the regular season on September 3 at Millikin University. IC

Tucker Parade

April 2011

15

True Celebrations

RECENT ALUMNI EVENTS

April 4, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Schaumburg – Seated (l to r): George Pierce, Raymond Caboor ’49, Ruth Caboor and Shari Caboor. Standing: Marcia Short ’86, Amanda Flemmer ’08, Jim Sinisi and Linda Newman Price ’70.

March 26-27, Illinois College Exhibit at Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show, Chicago – Tegan Fugate ’11, Erin Wood ’11 and Helen Robinson Kohr ’47

April 4, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Schaumburg – Seated (l to r): Katie Kurcab /LWFKÀHOG·/HDK%ODNH/HYLQ·-RH/HYLQ·-RKQ%DXPJDUWQHU· ’P88, Lori Boss Baumgartner ’57 ’P88 and Cheryl Samuels. Standing: Tom Samuels ’85, Bruce Anderson ’81 and Pam Carney Martin ’82.

June 17, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Game at Busch Stadium – First row (l to r): Charlie Bellatti ’49, Katrina Jenkins, Kristi Robertson Reller ’98, Kelly Murray Marriott ’98, Kerry Davis Lorton ’98 and Jessica Giddings ’11. Second row: Sandy Stallings Bellatti ’70 ’P93, Wayne Black ’57, Jack McCarty ’65, Greg Gaines ’11, Lori Steuer, James Geiselman ’10, Jacob Tucker ’11, Sarah Engelbrecht, Tracey Joiner Czajkowski ’98, Coach Mike Worrell and Rochelle Langfeldt Phipps ’98. Third row: Pam Carney Martin ’82, Axel Steuer, Pat Phipps ’97, J.D. Lorton ’97, Craig Bals ’12, Tyler Shupe ’09, Phil Smith ’11 and Seth Engelbrecht ’99.

16


April 30, Chicago White Sox Baseball Game at U.S. Cellular Field – First row (l to r): Gale Vaughn ’78 ’P05, Katherine Thompson Tillery ’74, Bob McBride, Ellen McBride, Jacob Tucker ’11, Monica Pitman Bucek ’86, Amanda Shoemaker ’01, Lakyn Richard ’13 and Greg Gaines ’11. Second row: Bill Merris ’56, Don Kensell ’75, Lauren Tillery, Drew Vaughn, Jim Scheib ·-DFL9DXJKQ··35RQDOG%UDYR6FRWW%XFHN%RE0F*XIÀQ·'RORUHV0F*XIÀQ Pat Flemmer, Amanda Flemmer ’08, Jim Sinisi and Craig Bals ’12.

March 24, Literary Society After-work Social, Corner 3XE6SULQJÀHOG– Tom Burrus ’71 P’91, Chuck McNeely ’71, Marcy Bramley Burrus ’71 P’91, Tom Murgatroyd ’70 and Lora Pond Murgatroyd ’69

ss ss s

March 12, St. Patty’s Day Parade at KJB’s Pint Haus, Jacksonville

May 19, Bahan’s Social during Budweiser Clydesdale Parade for Downtown Turnaround Celebration, Jacksonville – First row (l to r): Marcia Short ’86, Pam Carney Martin ’82, John Fink ’12, Morgan Brown ’12 and Jerika Long ’11. Second row: Eileen Westberg Doyle ’80, Jenny Stremlau Geirnaeirt ’93, Laura Armstrong Marks ’80, Mickey Marks ’79, Jim Green ’61, Bill Merris ’56 and Shelley Smith Wessler ’81.

May 10, Senior Wine and Cheese Reception, Advancement House – Lauren Phipps ’11, Meghan Williamson ’11, Natalie Harkless ’11, Ally Few ’11, Ashley Rowling ’11, Amanda Fritz ’11, Danielle Lees ’11 and Amber Gibbons ’11

Online photo gallery of alumni events: www.ic.edu/alumni

July 2011

17

Feature

Leadership and Service The cornerstone of graduation remarks given by agribusiness executive 7KHFKLHIH[HFXWLYHRIÀFHURIRQHRIWKHZRUOG·VOHDGLQJ agricultural processors addressed the Class of 2011 during Illinois College’s 177th commencement exercise, advising them to “Choose to Lead; Choose to Serve.” In her May 15 address, Patricia Woertz, chairman of the board RIGLUHFWRUVFKLHIH[HFXWLYHRIÀFHUDQGSUHVLGHQWRI$UFKHU Daniels Midland Company (ADM), began her remarks by telling the 208 young men and women awaiting the receipt of their diplomas to “Chill out. Take a deep breath. Get a grip. Because as graduates of Illinois College, you have already gained two of the essential elements of success: You’ve learned how to learn. And you’ve learned how to serve.” A total of 47 graduates received Bachelor of Arts degrees, while 161 were awarded Bachelor of Science degrees during the 3 p.m. ceremony in Sherman Gymnasium in the Bruner

Fitness and Recreation Center. The ceremony was moved LQGRRUVGXHWRLQFOHPHQWZHDWKHU7KLUW\ÀYHSHUFHQWRI the class completed their studies with academic honors. (QYLURQPHQWDOELRORJ\DQGELRORJ\GRXEOHPDMRUApril Ross ’11 of Roodhouse was recognized as the class valedictorian. Ranked the third most powerful woman by Fortune magazine in 2010, Woertz oversees 240 ADM plants worldwide. She said she hoped that the graduates leave Illinois College with a passion for lifelong learning because as the world moves forward, the graduates will be required to move with LW1RPDWWHUZKDWWKHFKRVHQÀHOGLWZLOONHHSHYROYLQJDQG improving. Therefore, this year’s graduates must evolve and EHDEOHWRRIIHUPRUHWRWKHLUÀHOGLQDQHIIRUWWRQRWRQO\EH marketable, but to also make a difference. Woertz explained, “The most effective people I know – the leaders who inspire me – came to leadership not by asking, ‘What can I do to get ahead?’ but by asking, ‘What can I do to contribute? How can I help others succeed? How can I serve?’ ” The business executive likened herself to the graduates by pointing out that upon graduation, she did not set out to become a CEO. She worked hard in college, but when she walked across the stage at Penn State she did not receive a diploma, rather a bill for her parking tickets. However, she knew from an early age that she wanted to work with others and be a part of an organization that would make a difference in the world. “The desire to serve has led me into leadership,” noted :RHUW]´,UHDOL]HGWKDW,FRXOGPDNHPRUHVLJQLÀFDQW contributions by taking on greater and greater responsibility. And service – in all kinds of ways – is what I do today.”

Woertz

18


In concluding her remarks, Woertz acknowledged the many different ways in which the new graduates may choose to serve: the private and public sectors, education, the arts or raising a family. “Whatever you choose to give yourself to – even if it’s just any job you can get right now – give your whole self to it. Ask yourself: ‘What do I have to contribute?’ and ‘How can I serve?’ And then give it everything you’ve got.” IC

July 2011

19

20


July 2011

21

True Moments

22

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8


Legacy Graduates

9

11

13

14

10

12

1 Becky Patrick with brother Josh Patrick ’04 2 Bethany Wright with parents Dennis ’74 and Melissa Scanlon Wright ’81 3 Caitlin Retzer with father Daniel Retzer ’79 4 Daniel Hackett with grandfather Richard Cody ’63 5 Clare Zimmerman with aunt Sarah Pratt ’82 and “aunt” Susan Pratt ’80 6 Greg Gaines with brother Joe Gaines ’13 7 Elizabeth Engebrecht with grandfather Robert Engebrecht ’58 P’87 and uncle Brian Engebrecht ’87 8 Erin Westermeyer with uncle Greg Westermeyer ’90 9 Elizabeth Siever with father Carl Siever ’78 P’03 P’05, sister Chrissy Siever ’05 and brother Geoff Siever ’03 10 Jacob Tucker with sister Carrie Tucker ’06 11 Jared Snider with uncle John Cummins ’82 and mother Jackie Cummins Snider ’81 12 Josh Kirchgesner with great-great-uncle John Armstrong ’62 13 Juliann Papesch with cousin Kara Gehlbach ’10 and mother Kathy Gehlbach Papesch ’82 14 Kristen Bess with uncle Bill Montgomery ’86, grandmother Alia Sewell Montgomery ’49 P’78 P’82 P’86, grandfather Raymond Montgomery ’48 P’78 P’82 P’86, mother Nanette Montgomery Bess ’78 and father Danny Bess ’76

July 2011

23

True Moments

1

3

5

7

24


2

4

6

8

Legacy Graduates

9

11

13

14

10

12

1 Kristina Heafner with cousin Jacob Heafner ’04 and uncle James Heafner ’73 P’99 P’04 P’06 2 Kristine Plocher with aunt Barb Hosto-Marti ’92 3 Martha Kwiecinski with father David Kwiecinski ’80 4 Mathilda Edge with sister Clarissa Edge Richardson ’09 and brother-in-law Ben Richardson ’08 5 Matt Cooley with uncle George Brizendine ’97 and aunt Laura Hudson Morgan ’95 6 Mitch Davidson with brother-in-law Jason Dunn ’07 and sister Mckenzi Davidson Dunn ’09 7 Nicholas Bustos with grandparents Gene Callahan ’55 P’83 and Ann Hammond Callahan ’55 P’83, and mother Cheri Callahan Bustos ’83 8 Olivia Rahe with mother Bridget York Rahe ’77 9 Oriana Spizzo with grandmother Elaine Athey Spizzo ’50 P’74 P’77, parents Mark Spizzo ’77 and Fran Wilkinson Spizzo ’79, and uncle James Spizzo ’74 10 Paul Jamali with mother Linda Sawickis Jamali ’83 11 Phil Smith with father Rick Smith ’73 12 Ruthi Brooks with uncle Jay Cole ’83, sister Toni Brooks Goetten ’07 and brother-in-law Steve Goetten ’08 13 Taylor Wilson with parents Toby ’79 and Cindy North Wilson ’82 14 Timothy Kobos with brother John Kobos ’08

July 2011

25

True Moments

2

1

3

5

26


4

6

7

8

9

10

1 April 8, Retirement Party – Martin Gallas P’05, Schewe Library director 2 April 9, Pi Pi Rho 45th Re-founding Celebration – Dave Bertolino ’69, Pat Kennedy ’67 P’10, Robert Gillingham ’69, Dick Anthony ’66 and Al Scott ’70 3 April 9, Pi Pi Rho Speaker – John Williamson ’78 4 April 4, Dedication of “Looking for Lincoln” historical marker at Dr. Newton Bateman House – Carla Malottke, John Power ’73, Bill Malottke ’55, Axel Steuer, Tom Veith ’86, Charlie Bellatti ’49, Laura Armstrong Marks ’80, Kay Smith, Ginny Bramley Fanning ’75, Tim Chipman ’01 and Ron Gray 5 April 17, Business Etiquette and Networking Luncheon and Seminar sponsored by Ron Burchett ’56 Family – Samantha Willits ’11, Paige Jackson ’14, Rina Ward ’88 and Carrie McCrary Ward ’91 6 April 21, Student Alumni Association Flip Flop Membership Drive – Mike Ruyle ’12 7 April 30, Alumni Baseball Game – Kneeling (l to r): Mark Samaras ’75 P’08, Noah Eckhouse ’08, Jordan Tenhouse ’06, Jeff Denney ’08, Brett Sollberger ’05, Trent Schauster ’07, Robbie Strehl ’97, B.J. Long ’98, Mike Hagerty ’08, Ryan Decker ’01 and Jeff Alexander ’99. Standing: Zach Thomas ’14, Adam Miller ’05, Shane Patton ’06, Casey Heaton ’05, Victor Fink ’10, Tim Orisek ’05, Mike Murphy ’10, Andy Ehle ’10, Bret Williams ’11, Bob Prince ’05, Robin Manker ’71, Seth Yingling ’10, Neal Hart ’60, David Cripe ’10, Tim Moore ’92, Caleb Sawyer ’14, Shad Steck ’99, Kelly Brockhouse ’99, Mitch Brasher ’12, Brad Regul ’11, Tim “Kono” Regul P’11, Gene Callahan ’55 P’83 GP’10 and Coach Jay Eckhouse ’78 P’08. 8 May 12, Class of 1961 and Friends Social – Larry Moberly ’60, Denise Bialas Mitchell ’61 and Ralph Larsen ’59 9 May 13, Class of 1961 Lincoln Museum Field Trip – First row (l to r): Beth Krohn Jones ’61 P’89, Jean Stewart Thorne ’61 P’95 and Susan Thompson Nilles ’63. Second row: Jim Duncan ’76 , Sonny Jones ’61 P’89, Roger Cory ’61, Wes Upton ’61, Don Thorne P’95 and John Nilles ’61. 10 May 27, Class of 1936 75th Reunion – Claribel Cully ’36, Axel Steuer and Chet Bone ’36

July 2011

27

True Moments

1

2

3

4

5

1 May 13, Golden Club Chairs – Roger Ezard ’58 and Diana Dawdy Chesley ’58 2 May 14, Class of 1961 50th Reunion – First row (l to r): Jean Stewart Thorne ’61 P’95, Martha Thomason Varble ’61 P’86, Denise Bialas Mitchell ’61, Beth Krohn Jones ’61 P’89, Diane Ritchie Zobus ’61 P’88 P’92 and Loreli Steuer. Second row: John Nilles ’61, Ellis Lovell ’61, Ed Varble ’61 P’86, David Borlin ’61, Park Davis ’61, Gerald Cohn ’61, Ronald Kesinger ’61 and Axel Steuer. Third row: Jim Green ’61, Robert Grant ’61, Bill Conklin ’61, Bill Jacob ’61, Wes Upton ’61, Roger Cory ’61 and Rob Lamont ’61. 3 May 14, Phi Alpha Love Feast – Paul Findley ’43 GP’12 presented a silver and gold falcon, a gift from Khalaf Al Habtoor H’10. 4 May 14, Class Reunions – Dorothy Cobb Keller ’51, Ronn Allin ’51, Norman Kuhlemeier ’51 and Doris Broehl Hopper ’41 5 May 14, Gamma Delta 100th Anniversary Celebration and Love Feast 6

28


Osage Orange Festival

1

2

3

5

4

6

1 Kevin Klein 2)UHHLQÁDWDEOHJDPHVVSRQVRUHGE\WKH$OXPQL$VVRFLDWLRQ3 Cathy and Jim Green ’61 4 Jacob Tucker ’11 autographed photos for Katie Lewis ’08 and Ashley Lewis Orisek ’05. 5 Sue Long P’11 and Kim Baalman-Eberlin P’11 6 Megan Prendergast ’10, Meghan Roman, Jeremy Gezella, Steve Golas and Taylor Baucom ’10

July 2011

29

Class Notes

TRUEconnections ’43 ’49

Illinois College extends our sympathies to Rosalie Maslowski Barber on the death of her husband, Dale D. Barber, on April 20, 2011.

’59

Jack Schmitt was honored by the Lewis and Clark District Council of Boy Scouts of America with the 2011 Outstanding Citizen Award. Jack is founder of the Jack Schmitt Cadillac Saab Dealerships in the Metro St. Louis area. σ Dr. Amnuay Tapingkae has been appointed to serve as chair of the board of trustees of Payap University. Amnuay was the founding president of Payap University and served from 1977 to 1996.

’60 ’67 ’68

’71

30

Dr. Leonard Staff was honored during the Arizona American Medical Association convention in April. Leonard is the oldest osteopathic physician still licensed and actively practicing at the age of 90.

KDVUHWLUHGDIWHU\HDUVRIWHDFKLQJÀUVWJUDGHLQ the North Greene School District in White Hall.

’72

Frank Bridgewater is the vice president/editor of WKH6WDU$GYHUWLVHULQ+RQROXOX+DZDLLσ Illinois College extends our sympathies to Mary Lou Hubbard Hallock on the death of her husband, Max D. Hallock, March 19, 2011.

’73

John Power was a delegate for Illinois College at the inauguration of Dr. Jeff Abernathy as the 13th president of Alma College on April 8, 2011.

’74

Marianne Giangreco Burgeson is a special education instructor for Unit 5 Jr. High in Bloomington/Normal. σ *HQH'HOÀQH is the SURSULHWRURI'HOÀQHV-HZHOHUVLQ&KDUOHVWRQ:9D σ Frederick Zarf was named director of human resources for Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, &KLOGUHQDQG)DPLO\0LQLVWULHVDQRWIRUSURÀW IDLWKEDVHGVRFLDOVHUYLFHVRUJDQL]DWLRQORFDWHG in St. Louis. Prior to this appointment, he served for 15 years as division vice president, human resources, for two divisions of Maritz LLC also located in St. Louis. Fred received the Maritz 2011 Standing Ovations award for his contributions toward the organization’s success.

’75

Norm Burgeson accepted a sales manager position with Alamo Group based in Gibson City. σ Ben JaremusDUHWLUHGÀUHÀJKWHUFDSWDLQIURP Evanston, was given a Public Service Award in Glenview. The award was for saving a man’s life DIWHUÀQGLQJKLPLQFDUGLDFDUUHVW

’76

Mark Blaeuer retired after more than 20 years with the National Park Service in Arkansas. σ Robert Jones received his Bachelor of Science degree at Illinois College’s May 2011 Commencement. Robert returned to campus after 35 years to complete his degree. For the past 31 years he KDVZRUNHGIRU8QLRQ3DFLÀF5DLOURDGDQGKDV also obtained an associate’s degree in electrical engineering.

’77

Doug Howard was promoted to special agent LQFKDUJHRIWKH0HPSKLV2IÀFHRI6SHFLDO Investigations for the Tennessee Department of Revenue.

Bill Zobus P’88 P’92 was presented the Arnold Galperin Lifetime of Service to Rotary award. Marty Thompson Idewu is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Schools. Alicia Parrott Claypool was a delegate for Illinois College at the inauguration of Dr. Raynard S. Kington as the 13th president of Grinnell College on May 7, 2011. σ Terry Maulding recently UHWLUHGIURPWKH5/,,QVXUDQFH&RUSRUDWLRQRIÀFH LQ&KLFDJRFRQFOXGLQJD\HDUFDUHHULQWKH insurance industry. The last 34 years were spent underwriting high risk liability accounts ending with 17 years as a manager at RLI. Bill CurryKDVEHHQHOHFWHGWRDWZR\HDUWHUP for the Academy of Lifelong Learning Board of Directors, a senior citizens group connected to Lincoln Land Community College. σ Hans Gallas will loan items from his Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas collection in an exhibition, “Seeing Gertrude Stein,” at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, Calif., this summer and also at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., this fall. In conjunction with that exhibition, he will serve as curator for an exhibit featuring works by contemporary artists who have been inspired by Stein’s writings at Stanford University’s D.C. gallery. σ Pam Coates Painter


’78 ’79 ’80 ’81

Joe Giangreco is a special education coordinator for the Glenwood, Iowa, school district.

’82 ’84 ’92

Preston Sanders has accepted the position of CEO for Aero Federal Credit Union in Glendale, Ariz.

Curt Kleckler P’10 is a partner in Benning Group LLC in Rockford.

continuing education from the University of Illinois DW8UEDQD&KDPSDLJQ+LVGLVVHUWDWLRQUHVHDUFK involved digital technology in history education.

’97

Tanner Lawson is the new football coach for :DUUHQVEXUJ/DWKDP+LJK6FKRROLQ:DUUHQVEXUJ σ Jennifer Mieszala completed her master’s degree in social work in May 2011 from Loyola University and will continue to work in the VXEVWDQFHDEXVHÀHOG

’98

Phil KaufmannLVWKHSXUFKDVLQJRIÀFHUIRUWKH State of Illinois Executive Ethics Commission. σ Eric Meyers received his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He also completed DRQH\HDUSRVWJUDGXDWHVWXG\LQVXVWDLQDELOLW\ management at The University of Chicago.

’99

Dr. Chad Heltzel received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010. Chad’s collection of poems, “Liquidity,” was a ÀQDOLVWIRUWKH)RXU:D\%RRNV,QWUR3UL]H

’93

Rhonda Thomas received a master’s degree in special education from Greenville College and is currently a high school special education teacher in the Winchester School District.

’01

Tim Tyrrell is an application developer with PeopleAdmin of Austin, Texas. σ Evan Wilson is the associate director of admissions for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

’94

Jennifer Danzinger works for Illuminati Motor Works in Divernon. They have handcrafted a 2,900 SRXQGIRXUSDVVHQJHUEDWWHU\HOHFWULFVHGDQ which has achieved an EPA 74 mileage rating of 207.5 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) during a recent testing at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.

’02

’95

Dr. Michelle CoraÀQLVKHGDWKUHH\HDUUHVLGHQF\ in veterinary clinical pathology at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is doing a postdoctoral fellowship in toxicological clinical pathology at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park, N.C. σ Debby Schwarz is a Youth Pro/College Manager at Scheels All 6SRUWVLQ6SULQJÀHOGσ Laura Ann Evans Wilson is the associate manager of fundraising and special events for the American Diabetes $VVRFLDWLRQLQ6SULQJÀHOG

’96

Amy Hull Logsdon, vice president of operations at National Bank of Petersburg, has been appointed to the Community Bankers Association of Illinois Career Development Division Board of Directors. σ Vance Martin earned a Ph.D. in secondary and

Lindsay Harris EspenschiedLVDVHYHQWKJUDGH science teacher at Waterloo Jr. High School in Waterloo. σ Matt EspenschiedLVDWKLUG grade teacher at Marissa Elementary School in Marissa. σ Tony Evans graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a Ph.D. in chemistry and is currently employed as a chemist with the Department of Justice. σ Adam Kershaw has written a book, The Price of Loyalty. Adam’s book is loosely based on Pi Pi Rho experiences and friends. σ Elizabeth Jenkins Morgan received a Master of Social Work degree and graduate FHUWLÀFDWHLQWKHVRFLDODVSHFWVRIDJLQJIURP Illinois State University. She now serves as the VHQLRULQKRPHFRXQVHORUDQGFDUHJLYHUDGYLVRUDW PATH Inc. in Bloomington. σ Brandye Anderson Nobiling received a Ph.D. in health education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Brandye is an assistant professor of health education at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md. σ Dr. Chris Wagoner completed his family medicine residency in June 2010 at the University of Illinois College of 0HGLFLQHDW3HRULDZKHUHKHVHUYHGDVFRFKLHI resident during his third year. He is now practicing DWWKH,OOLQL5XUDO+HDOWK&OLQLFLQ3LWWVÀHOG

Neal Michael is a senior accountant with Cassidy Turley in St. Louis. Matt Duensing is a managing partner of the 6W7KRPDV869LUJLQ,VODQGVODZÀUPRI 'XHQVLQJ&DVQHU'ROOLVRQ )LW]VLPPRQV

Rodney Norris is assistant principal at Midwest Central Primary School in Manito. Jennifer Gerrib is a licensed clinical social worker and the Homeless Veteran Program coordinator for the Veterans Administration Illiana Healthcare System. σ Carol Bullard Harms published her ÀUVWFKLOGUHQ·VERRNWLWOHGWhat If?

July 2011

31

Class Notes

Two young alumni working in Hollywood Young alumni Steven Snyder ’04, a graduate of Meredosia High School, and Jenny Sauer ’07, a Winchester High School graduate, have both traded in small town life for the opportunity to work in the highly competitive world of entertainment. Actor, director and writer, Snyder is striving to make a name for himself in Los Angeles, Calif. After growing up in Phoenix, Ariz., and Meredosia, Snyder attended Illinois College where he earned a degree in communication and rhetorical studies. He later went on to receive his master’s degree in psychology from WKH8QLYHUVLW\RI,OOLQRLV6SULQJÀHOG Snyder is president and co-founder of Happy Man Can, with fellow IC graduates and Phi Alpha members, Brandon Montgomery ’05 and Justin Reichert ’99. This up-and-coming production and marketing agency is currently developing three cartoon series and four television pilots. Synder, a member of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio $UWLVWVZDVUHFHQWO\VHOHFWHGWREHWKHOHDGFKDUDFWHUPRGHOLQWKHVFLHQFHÀFWLRQZDUJDPH´5HG)DFWLRQ Armageddon.” He has also appeared in a variety of recent movies and television shows including, “I Am Number Four,” “Legally Blonde 2,” “The Mentalist” and “CSI Miami.” While Snyder’s career is building, he is working on a second postgraduate degree. He is studying ÀOPDQGWHOHYLVLRQSURGXFWLRQDW/R\ROD0DU\PRXQW8QLYHUVLW\LQ/RV$QJHOHV After spending her childhood on the farm helping her dad with the responsibilities of cultivating, raking hay and herding cattle, Sauer is now living in North Hollywood, pursuing her dream to become a star on the silver screen. Armed with a biology degree, Sauer began modeling while she worked as a researcher at the Jones Eye Institute in Little Rock, Ark., upon graduation from Illinois College. 6DXHU·VZRUNLQWKHRSKWKDOPRORJ\ÀHOGKDVEHHQSXEOLVKHGLQWKH$VVRFLDWLRQIRU5HVHDUFKLQ9LVLRQDQG2SKWKDOPRORJ\DQG Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science in “Role of Complement Factor H (CFH) in immune evasion of uveal melanoma cells.” 6KHZDVDOVRDIHDWXUHGVSHDNHULQDQ2SKWKDOPRORJ\5HVHDUFK6HULHVGXULQJD)ORULGDFRQIHUHQFHZKHUHVKHGLVFXVVHG´%HQHÀWVRI Using Nonpreserved Care Solutions on Silicone Hyrogel Contacts.” She also helped author the research poster, “Increased Severity of Choroidal Neovascularization in Laser Treated Rats After Alcohol and Nicotine Feeding Rats.” $IWHUDVWLQWDVDÀWQHVVFRRUGLQDWRULQ2NODKRPD&LW\2NOD6DXHUSDFNHGKHUEDJVDQGKHDGHGWR/RV$QJHOHVZKHUHVKHHDUQHG KHU6$*FDUGLQMXVWWKUHHPRQWKV,QDGGLWLRQWRFRQWLQXLQJKHUPRGHOLQJFDUHHU6DXHUKDVDSSHDUHGLQYDULRXVÀOPVDQGWHOHYLVLRQ programs, including “The Hangover Part II,” “Water for Elephants” and “The Mentalist.” She has also been featured as the principle actor in a number of commercials and music videos.

’03

32

Faith Herout is teaching early childhood and developmental kindergarten at White Oak School in Morris. σ Jon Loftus is a technical consultant for Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium and does contractual work at the Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Air Management in Madison, Wis. σ Brian Sherwin works for Fine Art Studio Online as a regular contributor to their FineArtsViews art marketing blog. A recent interview with art critic Mat Gleason was IHDWXUHGE\7KH+XIÀQJWRQ3RVW+HKDVDOVR


conducted interviews with best selling authors Janet Evanovich and Anne Bishop; Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia; Sean Yseult, former bassist for the band, “White Zombie”; Geoff Tate, singer for the band, “Queensryche”; and others including over 500 visual artists. σ Sarah Postlewait Wagoner graduated from Bradley University in May 2010 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She is employed as a licensed physical therapist at West Central Illinois Therapy in 3LWWVÀHOG

’04

Zeke Remington is the district sales manager, vice president of US Bank in St. Louis. σ Jason Scott received his master’s degree in special education from George Williams College which is a sister school to Aurora University. He is currently teaching in a cognitive disability classroom at Riverview School in Silver Lake, Wis. σ Patty Sullivan is a retail coordinator for Goodwill Industries in Batavia. σ Michael Ziri is serving DVHFRQGWHUPRQWKH6SULQJÀHOG0HWURSROLWDQ Exposition and Auditorium Authority.

’05

Liz Postlewait FRPSOHWHGKHU&HUWLÀHG3XEOLF Account exam and received her Master of Arts degree in accounting at the University of Illinois 6SULQJÀHOG6KHLVDFHUWLÀHGIUDXGH[DPLQHU and works as a treasury accountant at Memorial 0HGLFDO&HQWHULQ6SULQJÀHOG

’06

’07

’08

Rachel Barnstable accepted a freelance position WXWRULQJ6SDQLVK(6/DQGJHQHUDOHGXFDWLRQ.WK JUDGHDW:\]$QW7XWRULQJ6KHDOVRWHDFKHVÀUVW grade at Harmony Science Academy in Austin, Texas. σ Dr. Donathan Brown was awarded D3K'IURP7H[DV$ 08QLYHUVLW\DORQJZLWK DWHQXUHWUDFNSRVLWLRQLQWKHGHSDUWPHQWRI communication studies at Ithaca College. σ Katie Collins graduated last year with a master’s degree in school counseling from Quincy University. She works as the school home liaison for Jacksonville School District 117. σ Brittany Jackson Henry is the assistant director at the Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. σ Amy Eyler Knox is a physical therapist at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. σ Allison McCombs Worrell is a marketing communications manager at H.D. Smith LQ6SULQJÀHOG Erin BybeeJUDGXDWHGIURP&KLFDJR.HQW&ROOHJH of Law in May 2010 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November. Erin works as an associate DWWRUQH\LQWKH&KLFDJRÀUP5RFN)XVFR//& σ Andy Morris works in quality management for GoDaddy.com, the world’s largest domain registrar and host provider located in Phoenix, Ariz. Cailean Bailey has accepted a position as a men’s soccer assistant coach at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. σ Whitney Duckles obtained DQ0%$IURPWKH8QLYHUVLW\RI,OOLQRLV6SULQJÀHOG in May 2010 and is working as a disability claims adjudicator with the Illinois Department of Human

Services. σ Amanda Flemmer is a sales support UHSUHVHQWDWLYHIRU&),QGXVWULHVLQ'HHUÀHOG σ Mike Geraci has a master’s degree from the Chicago School of Psychology and is a clinical counselor in the Chicago suburbs. σ Lindsey HessLVDQRQDLUUHSRUWHUDQGDQFKRUPXOWLPHGLD MRXUQDOLVWIRU:*(0791HZVLQ4XLQF\ σ Sarah Steinhorst is working in undergraduate admissions for the University of St. Francis in Joliet. σ Pete Vaughn graduated with a master’s degree in public administration from the University RI,OOLQRLV6SULQJÀHOGLQ0D\DQGLVZRUNLQJ as a procurement compliance monitor for the ([HFXWLYH(WKLF&RPPLVVLRQLQ6SULQJÀHOG

’09

Amber Berman is the recipient of the 2011 Lella M. Schaaf Advisor of the Year award for her service as club advisor to the LLCC Student United Way. σ Zach Hopkins is working on his master of GLYLQLW\GHJUHHDW*RUGRQ&RQZHOO7KHRORJLFDO Seminary in Boston, Mass., and serves as an assistant pastor at Essex River Bible Church and assistant coach of men’s and women’s track and ÀHOGDW*RUGRQ&ROOHJHQRUWKRI%RVWRQ σ Brad Johnson is an accountant at Federated )XQHUDO'LUHFWRUVLQ6SULQJÀHOGσ Jessica SurmaÀQLVKHGDGXDOPDVWHU·VGHJUHHSURJUDP in international affairs, and natural resources and sustainable development from American University in Washington, D.C., and the U.N. University for Peace in Costa Rica.

’10

Vanessa Schrader is a sales associate and management trainee for Forever 21 in Des Peres, Mo. σ Jodi Schroeder is enrolled at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa. σ Zach Wittman is enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, working on his master’s degree in clinical counseling.

Class Notes Submission Deadlines November 1, 2011 February 1, 2012 June 1, 2012 www.ic.edu/submitnews

July 2011

33

Marriages

1

6


Matthew Hofer and Tammy Witherbee, January 3, 2011. Tammy works as a guidance counselor at 1RUWKZHVW56FKRRO'LVWULFWLQ+LJK5LGJH0R σ Adam Saathoff and Dr. Mandy Sipes-Yelm, August 19, 2010. Mandy is a podiatrist at Siebert 6LSHV3RGLDWU\LQ6SULQJÀHOG

’98

Rhett Barke and Angela Williams, May 2, 2009. Rhett is a partner at Gilbert, Huffman, Prosser, +HZVRQ %DUNH/WGLQ&DUERQGDOHDQGWHDFKHV family law at SIU School of Law in Carbondale. He is also the head varsity boys’ basketball coach for the Cobden Appleknockers. σ Mark Zulauf DQG+VXDQ1LQJ&KLQJ$XJXVW0DUNLVD thesis coordinator within the Graduate College of WKH8QLYHUVLW\RI,OOLQRLVDW8UEDQD&KDPSDLJQ

’99

Tyler Lundquist and Michelle Fernandes, October 15, 2010. Michelle is an early childhood teacher at Northminster Learning Center in Peoria.

’01

Brent Nixon and Lura Hamilton, May 16, 2010. Lura is director of Mundelein Montessori School in Mundelein. σ Curtis Spencer and Julie Norman ’08, July 24, 2010. Curtis is currently a warehouse lead for Uline, a shipping and supply company. Julie received a master’s degree in secondary education history from Roosevelt University in December 2010. She serves as a OLIHJXDUGLQWKHVXPPHUDQGLVZRUNLQJSDUWWLPH at Huntington Learning Center while substitute teaching.

’02

Jason Cunnigham and Jennifer Cote, May 19, 2010. Jason is a media coordinator, touring series east, for NASCAR. σ Zane Reynolds and Melissa Angermeier, November 13, 2010. Melissa works for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. σ Tom Schuette and Jennifer Wieman Smith, January 8, 2011. Jennifer is a billing analyst for $7 7,QFLQ6W/RXLV

’03

Robert Kiddy and Lia Ramsey, August 21, 2010. Lia is currently a student at University of Illinois 6SULQJÀHOG

’05

Ivan Nicholson and Chelsey Spaulding, June, 19, 2010. Ivan works as an academic counselor at University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. He is pursuing his M.B.A from there.

8

10

1 Grant Cram and Ashley Dwyer ’06 2 Amadeo Garcia III and Allison Johnson ’07 3 Paul Lewis ’07 and Ashley Franklin ’09 4 Adam Gaskill ’07 and Kristin Endress ’08 5 Tyler Lundquist and Michelle Fernandes ’99 6 Curtis Spencer ’01 and Julie Norman ’08 7 Ivan Nicholson ’05 and Chelsey Spaulding 8 Joe Rheinecker ’07 and Laura Weber ’07 9 Allan Weder and Brittany Quade ’08 with son Lucas 10 Mark Zulauf ’98 and Hsuan-Ning Ching

34

’91

4

5

9

John Porter and Iris Lugo, February 11, 2011. John is retired as director of human resources from Ameritech Corp.

2

3

7

’68

’06

’07

Grant Cram and Ashley Dwyer, May 5, 2011. Ashley is the assistant animal keeper at Yellowstone Bear World in Rexburg, Idaho. σ Thomas Parquette and Nicole Davidson, May 5, 2010. The couple is deployed to the Arab Republic of Egypt with the Illinois Army National Guard. Upon returning to the U.S. in the fall, Nikki will be attending the interservice physician assistant program at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. σ Shane Patton and Jolene Dodge ’08, October 23, 2010. Shane LVDUHEDWHDQDO\VWDW+'6PLWKLQ6SULQJÀHOG Jolene is a registered nurse at Memorial Medical &HQWHULQ6SULQJÀHOG Amadeo Garcia III and Allison Johnson, May 22, 2010. Allison is the program services assistant for YouthBuild Rockford at Comprehensive Community Solutions Inc. σ Adam Gaskill and Kristin Endress ’08, July 24, 2010. Adam is a ÀQDQFLDODQDO\VWDWVW)DUP&UHGLW6HUYLFHVLQ Normal. Kristin is a marketing representative for Caterpillar in Peoria. σ Jon Hebb and Kristen Wood ’08, December 10, 2010. Jon teaches English at Routt Catholic High School. Kristen is a city carrier for USPS in Virginia. σ Sean Jungels and Erin Bybee, March 26, 2011. Erin is DQDVVRFLDWHDWWRUQH\LQWKH&KLFDJRÀUP5RFN

Fusco LLC. σ Matthew Lanham and Nicole Weitekamp-XO\1LFROHWHDFKHVÀUVW grade at Morrisonville Elementary. σ Paul Lewis and Ashley Franklin ’09, October 2, 2010. Paul is a quality assurance manager for Prairie Farms Dairy in Hazelwood, Mo., and Ashley is a preschool teacher at La Petite Academy, also in Hazelwood. σ Joe Rheinecker and Laura Weber, November 27, 2010. Joe is a loan administrator/ processor for the Bank of Quincy. Laura is a FODVVLÀHGDGYHUWLVHUDWWKH4XLQF\+HUDOG:KLJ

’08

Gregory Astroth and Katherine Miller ’09, July 10, 2010. Greg works for the Missouri Division of Finance as an assistant bank examiner II and is WKHRZQHURI$VWURWK7D[ &RQVXOWLQJ6HUYLFHV LLC. Katie is a teaching assistant and is pursuing a Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. σ Jared McDaniel and Ashley Foster ’11, October 23, 2010. Jared is a health and driver’s education teacher at Illini Central High School in Mason City. Ashley is currently attending classes at Benedictine University studying elementary education. σ Allan Weder and Brittany Quade ’08, March 19, 2011. Brittany works for QuikTrip as vacation relief assistant in the St. Louis division.

Announcing the first recipient of the

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Brinker ’15 is the daughter of Brian ’86 and Dawn Proctor Brinker ’87 of Springfield. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. Continuing the family legacy on the Hilltop, the Illinois College Alumni Association established the Legacy Scholarship to assist children of Illinois College alumni. An application is required and is available by contacting the Office of Financial Aid.

For more information, please contact: ,OOLQRLV&ROOHJH2I¿FHRI)LQDQFLDO$LG__¿QDLG#LFHGX

July 2011

35

Births

’90

John Hatle and (Amy Mitchell), a son, Reid Mitchell, September 17, 2010. Reid joins sister Rudy, 5.

’93

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bostic, a daughter, Julia Jansen, April 14, 2010. Julia joins brother Jonathan, 12 and sister Helena, 8.

’94

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bonjean (Cortney Hickox ’05), a daughter, Tatum Sophia, April 24, 2010. Tatum joins sister Claire, 2. σ Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thompson (Holly Martin ’96), a daughter, Octavia Rae, February 25, 2010. Octavia joins sister Charlotte Rose, 8.

’95

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cole (Anna Carter), a son, Dylan Carter Taro, July 21, 2010. Dylan joins brother Ian, 6. σ Mr. and Mrs. Luke Denny (Tiffanie Davis), a daughter, Phoebe Mae, October 8, 2010. Phoebe joins sister Amelia, 3.

’96

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bushong (Melanie Plunkett), WZLQGDXJKWHUV.HLUD(OL]DEHWKDQG6DUDÀQD 5DFKHO1RYHPEHU.HLUDDQG6DUDÀQD join brother Isaiah, 7. σ Mr. and Mrs. James Holman (Deana Whaley), a son, Jonathan, July 8, 2010. Jonathan joins brother J.J., 2.

’97

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kindermann (Erica Slavin), a son, Adam Michael, April 17, 2011. Adam joins sister Jordan, 9 and brothers Dylan, 7 and Jake, 3.

’98

Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Barke, a daughter, Courtlyn Elaine, July 3, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Harper (Meghan Roberts ’98), a daughter, Kathleen Grace, November 16, 2010. Kathleen joins brother Andrew, 2. σ Mr. and Mrs. Brian Henry (Kerry Todd ’00), a daughter, Eden Marie, May 16, 2010. σ0UDQG0UV7HG/LWFKÀHOG (Katie Kurcab), a daughter, Juliana Grace, April 30, 2010. Juliana joins brother Luke, 3. σ Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Lueckel (Nancy Schable), a daughter, Anna Matilda, March 21, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Rodde (Amy Campana), a daughter, Joanna Lee, February 10, 2011. She joins brother Aaron, 5. σ Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Von Holten (Erin Buysse ’98), a daughter, Emma Lilian, January 5, 2010.

’99

36

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davison (Julie LaCroix ’00), a daughter, Anna Rose, May 23, 2010. Anna joins brother Thomas, 7 and sisters Claire, 5 and Elise, 2. σ Mr. and Mrs. Tony DelGiorno (Nichol Eyman ’97), a daughter, Sophia J.,


November 7, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Wade Pollitt (Holly Hill ’99), twins Ava Marcile and Will Dale, October 4, 2010. They join sister Grace, 6. σ Mr. and Mrs. Rob Robinson (Rhiannon Norris), twins Reese and Ryan, May 12, 2011. σ Mr. and Mrs. Charlie White (Amy Kircher ’02), a son, Parker David, December 10, 2010. Parker joins brother Chase, 2.

’00

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bender (Libby Gerdes), a son, Tobias “Toby” Toivo, July 24, 2010. σ Dr. and Mrs. Dan Brunkhorst (Jaimee Turner ’99), a son, Kellan Thomas, April 27, 2010. He joins sister Paige, 6. σ Mr. and Mrs. David Kruzan (Robyn Martin), a son, Ethan David, October 14, 2009. Ethan joins sisters Emily, 6 and Abby, 4.

’01

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ashlock (Mary Evans), a daughter, Miryssa Grace, March 7, 2010. Miryssa joins sister Adrianna, 5. σ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Byford (Nicole Bunnage), a son, Nathan Thomas, December 16, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGinnis (Sarah Walker ’00), a daughter, Brooke Gabriella, March 21, 2011. Brooke joins sister Abby, 4 and brother Evan, 3. σ Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Mlot (Alison Scroggins ’01), a son Mason Daniel, October 22, 2010. σ Dr. and Mrs. Drew Peterson (Ruth White), a son, Ray William, November 25, 2010.

’02

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Crow (Victoria Asher), a son, Silas Henry, August 13, 2010. Silas joins brother Tristan, 2. σ Mr. and Mrs. Tony Evans, a daughter, Eden Elizabeth, November 10, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Christopher “Ike” Howe (Erin Gobbel ’03), a son, Ryker Logan, September 5, 2010. Ryker joins brother Xander, 3. σ Mr. and Mrs. Andy Lawson (Emily Winkelman), a son, Kaden Lee, January 24, 2011. Kaden joins brother Noah, 2. σ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varisco (Sarah Fricilone), a son, Vincent James Francis, May 2, 2010. Vincent joins sister Sophia, 3. σ Mr. and Mrs. Dave Zaban (Jamie Carroll), a son, Ben Alan, January 22, 2011. Ben joins brother Jack, 2.

’03

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edwards (Kristi Little), a son, Sawyer Joseph, March 1, 2011. Sawyer joins sister Drea. σ Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hickey (Shannon Settles ’04), a daughter, Brooke Ann, October 17, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Jason 6FKRÀHOG (Ann Trujillo ’02), twins Jayse Mitchell and Zoey Lee, September 30, 2010.

’05 ’06

Mr. and Mrs. Graham Gazdziak, a daughter, Hannah Grace, December 7, 2010.

’07

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Bredar, a daughter, Layla Addison, October 14, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Brett Kitterman (Megan Valek), a daughter, Addison Grace, June 24, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lanham (Nicole Weitekamp), a son, Brock Miles, December 18, 2010. Brock joins brother Colin, 6. σ Mr. and Mrs. John Rohn (Rachel Smith), a daughter, Kaylin Mackenzie, March 28, 2011.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnolts (Kayla Bateman), a son, Augustin “Auggie” Francis, October 30, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. David Kleuskens (Julia Legate), a daughter, Alivia Marie, December 10, 2010. σ Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wahl (Erin Bentley), a daughter, Eleanor Rose, March 31, 2011. Eleanor joins sister Julia, 4 and brother Landon, 2.

1 Auggie, son of Frank and Kayla Bateman Arnolts ’06 2 Courtlyn, daughter of Rhett ’98 and Angela Barke 3 Kathleen, daughter of Ryan and Meghan Roberts Harper ’98 4 Sophia, daughter of Tony ’99 and Nichol Eyman DelGiorno ’97 5 Hannah, daughter of Graham ’05 and Angie Gazdziak 6 Victoria Asher Crow ’02 with sons Silas and Tristan 7 Brock, son of Matthew and Nicole Weitekamp Lanham ’07 8 Twins Reese and Ryan belong to Rob ’99 and Rhiannon Norris Robinson ’99

4

2

1

3

5

7

6

8

CONGRATULATIONS to William Craig ’68, the winner of a new Amazon Kindle 3! What did William do? He simply updated his personal information with the Office of Alumni. In fact, over 500 alumni, parents and friends updated their information with our office and were entered into the Kindle drawing this spring. If you have a new phone number, email or address, update your personal information at [email protected] to be entered in the next contest to win an Amazon Kindle 3. Updates submitted from May 19 to October 10, 2011, will be eligible for the drawing. We will contact the winner via email on October 12.

July 2011

37

In Memoriam

σ Jessica B. Sibert P’73, March 4, 2011

’29 ’33 ’34

Alice Ludwig Dalsin May 5, 2011 Barbara Dunlap Machen (Sigma Phi Epsilon) May 20, 2011 Virginia Marsh Gore (Gamma Delta) May 21, 2011 MM * Virginia Sibley Thompson (Sigma Phi Epsilon) February 10, 2011

’36 ’38 ’39

Brig. Gen. Robert B. Miller (Sigma Pi) September 16, 2010 MM Elizabeth Francis Dutcher (Sigma Phi Epsilon) September 17, 2010 Edward E. Johnston (Sigma Pi) February 18, 2011 Clarence P. Lorentz (Sigma Pi) November 28, 2010

’40 ’41

Rev. Dr. Arthur Sanders (Sigma Pi) April 9, 2011 Mary Wycoff Browning (Sigma Phi Epsilon) February 18, 2011 Webster Capps (Sigma Pi) February 16, 2011 Dr. Walter H. Greenholt (Gamma Nu) May 22, 2011 MM* Velma Taylor Hainline (Sigma Phi Epsilon) January 15, 2011 Loren K. Hutchinson P’68 (Gamma Nu) April 7, 2011

’44 ’46 ’49

Dorothy Neff Glaum May 7, 2010 Fred N. Hagedorn (Gamma Nu) February 17, 2011 Vivian Rogers Greenlee February 22, 2011 Capt. Glenn E. Skinner Jr. (Gamma Nu) April 17, 2011 *

’50 ’51 38

Sally Osborne Mackie (Sigma Phi Epsilon) April 24, 2011 Richard J. “Dick” Slaby November 11, 2010


’52 ’54

Raymond J. Stein (Phi Alpha) April 18, 2011 Arthur D. Conary (Phi Alpha) September 20, 2010 Paul E. Tucker May 28, 2011

’55 ’56 ’57 ’59 ’62

Jean Lawless Hughes (Gamma Delta ) July 27, 2010 Lt. CDR Jerrold Omundson May 13, 2011 Dr. George H. Kho (Phi Alpha) January 8, 2011 CDR William Bruce Barton March 20, 2011 Donald L. Berndt GP ’11 GP’11 May 11, 2011 James H. Tilley Jr. P’90 February 8, 2011

’64 ’68 ’73 ’74 ’80

George W. Kording Jr. (Sigma Pi) February 23, 2011 Garry L. Barnett April 2, 2011 MM Dennis J. Keat November 15, 2010 Thomas A. Reynolds February 11, 2011 Kimberly Smith McCabe May 12, 2011 Stephen E. Pluth (Gamma Nu) June 2, 2011

’95

Scott D. Long March 26, 2011

MM denotes a fully funded memorial membership in a special endowment fund. The alumnus will be listed in perpetuity on the Annual Fund rolls. FM denotes an incomplete funded memorial membership. denotes family has suggested memorial gifts be made to Illinois College.

Greenholt remembered for valuable leadership Business executive and former Illinois College Board member Dr. Walter H. Greenholt ’41 of South Boston, Va., will be remembered for his leadership and support of Illinois College. A native of Glen Ellyn, Greenholt graduated from Illinois College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and history. While a student, he was both president and vice president of Gamma Nu literary society. He also competed on the men’s varsity basketball team for three years, served as class treasurer his senior year, and was a member of a variety of student organizations and committees. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Greenholt MRLQHG*HQHUDO(OHFWULF;5D\&RUSRUDWLRQLQ&KLFDJR+HDOVR worked for Ditto Inc. in Chicago before joining Graphic Controls Corporation in 1962 as general sales manager. His progress ZLWKWKH%XIIDOR1