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From President Brian W. Casey
By the time this issue of DePauw
Magazine reaches you, I will be
finishing up my second year at
DePauw. These first two years have
flown by, and I am constantly
amazed by how much has taken
place here on campus. But I remain
focused on how much more I know
we want to achieve for DePauw.
Quite simply, we are continuing
a comprehensive review of where
DePauw is and where it can go.
Much has already been accomplished. Most notably, we have
managed to navigate our way through an extraordinarily challeng-
ing economic environment while maintaining the highest possible
quality educational experience for our students. This is no small
feat, and we have managed it because every segment of the DePauw
community has pulled together to make it so.
The challenges for higher education in this country are not over,
of course, but our strength in coming through these times will
depend upon our ability to look beyond the immediate challenges to
the years and decades ahead, and in fixing our vision on how DePauw
will continue to develop and thrive throughout that longer future.
We must continue to build on our strengths if we are to ensure that
this very special school will be around to provide grateful students
with a DePauw education 100 years from now. We have an oppor-
tunity to build on existing strengths to be a liberal arts college and
school of music of national and international reach and reputation.
From the chairman of the Board of Trustees
It is hard to believe that it was
three years ago that I wrote in these
pages about my new role as chair
of DePauw’s Board of Trustees. At
that time we faced the daunting
task of searching to identify the
new DePauw president, our first
in more than 22 years, who would
lead DePauw forward into a new
period of its history. Today, despite
all the stormy uncertainty of the
last few years, DePauw is poised to
move forward into this still-young century with renewed energy and
strength, firmly establishing its place as one of our nation’s very finest
institutions of higher education. As DePauw anticipates its 175th an-
niversary in 2012, we can reflect back through our long history with
pride, and we can look forward with bold ambition and a determined
resolution to ensure that DePauw grows ever stronger.
It has been my great honor to serve DePauw as chair of the
Board of Trustees these past three years. When I stood on the stage
and performed my role as chair at the inauguration of our new
president, I was deeply moved by the powerful sense I had of being
a part of the history of this remarkable school, of being a part of
something enduring, something grand, something greater than
myself. It was a special moment.
We have had much to celebrate over the past two years, from
the successes of our recent graduates in charting their post-DePauw
careers, to our national coverage as a place where students receive
individual attention and are profoundly nurtured, to our increases
in applications for admission, to our post-season play in multiple
sports, and on and on. There is an excitement on our campus, a
feeling that we are all engaged in a special period in the history of
this place. Now is the time to push forward.
Our faculty have voted in and are still considering changes to
our curriculum designed to better support student development in
their four years here, and the faculty’s work will continue through the
summer and into the fall. We have also identified some immediate
and longer-term improvements that must be made to our physical
environments, and we are developing a strategy that will better com-
municate, across the nation and the world, all that is most wonderful
about DePauw. DePauw is poised to take a bold step forward.
You, the alumni, are very much a part of this, and I need to
thank you again, all of you who have shared your hopes and dreams
for DePauw, who have come out to meet with me, visited campus
and supported our work here.
We are entering into an exciting time together, and I am deeply
grateful for all that you have done to bring us to where we are
today, and for all that I know we can accomplish together.
Brian W. Casey
Those of us who carry DePauw with us into the world are all, of
course, part of something greater than ourselves, just as DePauw is a
part of us. Our DePauw experiences are a part of the history that lin-
gers in Greencastle, surviving all superficial changes and the passage
of years, and DePauw will always be reflected in the good its gradu-
ates do in the world. My experience as chair has taught me many
things, but most of all it has reminded me how very good it is to be
connected to DePauw. I hope that you, reading these words, will find
a way to stay engaged with today’s DePauw. For all the troubles of the
world, DePauw remains a most wonderful place. As has been the case
for nearly 175 years, today’s DePauw is a place of transformation, of
young people striving to become the best adults they can be. It is a
place of energy and discovery. It is a gift to us and the world.
At the April Board meeting, the Trustees of the University elected a
new chair. The uncertainty of these times continues, and my successor
who begins service in October of this year, and DePauw, will need to
count on your continued support, your ideas and your pride in our
school. I firmly believe DePauw’s best days lie ahead. Please join me in
watching and supporting DePauw’s optimistic future.
R. David Hoover, ‘67
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C O N T E N T S

2 News of the
University
DePauw at Copenhagen
8 Feature:
The Write Stuff
10 Gregory L. Schwipps ’95
30 Attorneys and
Physicians Weekend
Alumni share their
n The DePauw experience Faculty perspective: We’re not experience and network
provides students with more just writers, we’re teachers with students during
academic engagement n 12 Ka’Lena Cuevas ’10 on-campus program
Environmental studies at Student perspective: Creating
DePauw will expand n work that is ‘smarter and
Kiplinger’s ranks DePauw greater’ than ourselves Also in this issue
among top 50 n DePauw Alumni spotlights:
Alumni Programs 28
among best at providing 14 Micah Ling ’03
students with global 16 Chinonye Chukwu ’07 Class Notes 36
experience n WGRE 18 Abby Chew ’02 DePauw profile
receives award for broadcast 20 Nicholas Kindelsperger
excellence n Students ’05 and Blake Royer ’05
experience Winter Term 22 Catherine Calabro ’06 (Cover image: Larry Ligget)

internships and service

DePauw Magazine

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projects n Media Fellows
Recent Spring 2010 • Volume 73 • No. 3
gain work experience n
DePauw again named to Words www.depauw.edu/pa/magazine
Community Service Honor Charles Ballinger ’57 Staff
Roll n Undergraduate n Tamara Beauboeuf- Larry G. Anderson, Jennifer Clarkson
editor Soster ’88,
Ethics Interns support work Lafontant n Anne Husted 765-658-4628 executive director of
landersn@depauw.edu alumni relations
of The Prindle Institute Burleigh ’63 n James B. 765-658-4208
Richard Fields,
n Internships provide Cash ’57 n Timothy G. University photographer
jsoster@depauw.edu

hands-on experience for Collins ’80 n Harold J. photographicservices@

depauw.edu DePauw Alumni
Management Fellows n Cook ’40 n Tim J. Groeling Association Officers
Kelly A. Graves,
Student newspaper staff ’92 n Beth Felker Jones designer, assistant director Janet L. Johns ’85,
of publications president
recognized with ICPA ’98 n Barbara Kingsolver kgraves@depauw.edu
Marcus R. Veatch ’75,
awards n Icons of DePauw ’77 n Roger B. Nelsen ’64 Donna Grooms, vice president
class notes editor
n Faculty Briefs n Duane S. Nickell ’80 n dgrooms@depauw.edu Sarah Roberts
Houghland ’65,
Kent A. Ono ’87 n Scott W. Larry G. Ligget, secretary
Rasmussen ’86 n David H. editorial assistant,
photographer
Tripp and Wesley W. Wilson larryligget@depauw.edu

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News of the University
DePauw at
COPENHAGEN
Thirteen DePauw students participate on
the front lines of international climate policy
Text and photos by Andrew P. Maddocks ’11
Andrew P. Maddocks ’11, an Information
Technology Associates Program (ITAP)
intern with the University’s Sustainability
Initiative, was one of 13 DePauw students
who attended the United Nations Climate
Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Thousands of the world’s top climate
change thinkers descended on
Copenhagen, Denmark, from Dec. 7-18
for the United Nations climate change
conference. Among the carbon-aware
masses were 140 heads of state, treaty
negotiators from every United Nations
country, world-renowned scientists,
activists, businessmen – and 13 students
from the DePauw Environmental
Policy Project (DEPP), an organization
of DePauw students interested in and
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committed to addressing sustainability
issues.
Here’s a look back at our unique
last week of fall semester classes and
finals week, spent 4,357 miles from
our frazzled classmates in Roy O.
West Library. We networked with
global climate leaders young and old,
watched global climate policy drafting,
participated in special events, joined
and documented demonstrations, and
maintained two blogs on the Internet.  Khin Khin Hlaing ’13, who received a
While global leaders spent months
figuring out the lasting impact of the
summit’s final document, called the
Copenhagen Accord, our individual
lessons are clearer.
We’ll relish the value of our experience
in Copenhagen for decades, even after
exhausted train rides, endless hours
standing outside in lines, and the
occasional feeling of helplessness against
one of history’s most challenging problems. 
Five of us walked through the special
United Nations customs line at the
Copenhagen airport and into the city
during the first week of negotiations. The
other eight students and Kelsey Kauffman,
part-time assistant professor of University
studies, followed during week two, thanks
to a generous gift from Pamela Lorman
Peternell ’68 and her husband, Ben. 
As late as October, the biggest barrier
between 10 students from Kauffman’s
International Climate Policy class
and Copenhagen was airfare funding.
Kauffman, Anthony M. Baratta ’11
and Taylor M. Cantril ’11 explored
an impressive array of options, from
donated frequent flier miles, to seats on
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers’ executive
jet or even Air Force One. Nothing came
to fruition.
Kauffman, Baratta and Cantril
sent letters to DePauw President
Brian W. Casey to request additional
funding – along with three letters of
recommendation from a leading youth
activist from India, the European organizer
for climate action network 350.org and a
professor from Colorado State University.
Nancy W. Lovett ’74, major gifts officer,
made contact with the Peternells, and
from their generosity emerged a trip to the
world’s biggest stage for climate change.
“We talked at the beginning of the
semester about the possibility of all of us
going, and we were never really sure if it
would happen,” Baratta said. “To have it
come true was pretty incredible.”
scholarship from the Dutch government
to travel to Copenhagen; Baratta; Cantril;
Jay Wellik ’10 and I balanced roles
as policy analysts, activists, bloggers,
reporters and logistics coordinators for
DEPP during the slower-paced first week.
Every day was filled with informative
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meetings, unexpected demonstrations and
new perspectives on the climate conference. 
The four of us captured as much as we
could, but reinforcements from DEPP
came right on time. Eight additional
students from the DePauw Environmental
Policy Project arrived on the weekend of
Dec. 12. While a demonstration pushing
for a progressive climate deal pulsed
outside the Bella Center, the class went
straight from the airport to the Bella
Center. Jet-lagged and luggage-laden,
DEPP members trudged right into a
meeting with Mark Helmke, a senior aide
to U.S. Senator Richard Lugar.
Pictured from left are Taylor M. Cantril ’10; Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, chair of the Intergov-
On Saturday night, everyone caught
ernmental Panel on Climate Change; Khin Khin Hlaing ’13 and Anthony M. Baratta ’11.
up on sleep – some in host homes on a
moored ship.
gathering at another conference center, the love and strength so pivotal in the
The DePauw group embraced the last
and Øksnehallen, a drafty, converted climate change movement.
day of full Bella access on Monday, Dec. 14,
factory set up as a base camp for non- DEPP members also reached out
packing into plenary meetings and writing
governmental organizations.  internationally. After writing in the
final blog posts from the Bella Center.
Two enterprising students, Xinxin Liu ship’s cafeteria and through the evening
Thousands more from around the
’12 and Yi Wang ’12, waited 13 hours in Øksnehallen, Baratta and Pucong
world arrived at the same time as our
during Tuesday and Wednesday trying Han ’11 were published in China’s
group. By Tuesday, delegates and state
to get into the Bella Center. They finally main English language newspaper,
officials pushed the conference over
spent a few hours inside on Wednesday, China Daily. Sumeru Chatterjee ’12 was
capacity. But after a semester of watching
leaving us in awe of their persistence.  selected to participate in a BBC Radio
webcasts, learning the United Nations
Throughout the week, we found youth debate. 
process, and researching specific countries
rewarding activities across venues – from On Sunday, Dec. 17, our last night
and interest groups, the DePauw group
an inspiring talk by internationally known together as fall 2009 DEPP members, we
was prepared for the second week – inside
climate change author Bill McKibben and gathered at the host home of Wellik and
the Bella Center or not. 
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed to Alex S. Lopatka ’12 for a farewell dinner.
We focused on two alternative venues:
a candlelight vigil organized to rekindle Relaxing in the smells of finest home-
The Klima Forum, an independent
cooked Dutch cuisine and a steady stream
of chatter, this was a moment to savor,
the culmination of months of hard work
and expectation. Final exams were over
– some completed in the ship’s cafeteria
that morning – and an international
agreement had been reached on Friday.
Experts and media outlets were already
battling about its effectiveness. 
But there was no doubt among
the DEPP members. These were two
extremely memorable weeks. With
more hard work, Copenhagen should
not be a defining experience, but rather
the foundation of many environmental
policy experiences to come.

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News of the University
The DePauw experience provides students with
more academic engagement, national report says
The student experience at DePauw
University provides far more academic
engagement – both in and out of the
classroom – than what is provided to
undergraduates at peer institutions and
the national average at all colleges and
universities, according to a national
survey.
The 2009 National Survey of Student
Engagement (NSSE), titled “Assessment
for Improvement: Tracking Student
Engagement Over Time,” again puts
DePauw freshmen and seniors in the top
10 percent of all colleges and universities
for the level of academic challenge they
experience and also ranks DePauw seniors
in the top 10 percent of all participating
institutions nationwide for enjoying
enriching educational experiences.
The report is based on a survey of
approximately 360,000 randomly selected
first-year and senior students at 617
U.S. colleges and universities. NSSE is
sponsored by The Carnegie Foundation
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for the Advancement of Teaching.
“Prospective students and their parents
have an enormous amount of information
to weigh as they consider colleges,” notes
DePauw President Brian W. Casey.
“The methodology of NSSE captures
an accurate snapshot of each college’s
strengths and how institutions compare
with one another by using hard data.
DePauw is very proud of the education
and campus life it provides its students,
and this report again confirms that
what we offer is unique, compelling and
powerful in American higher education.”
Now in its 11th year, NSSE’s 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.
(Photo: Larry Ligget)
DePauw again named
to Community Service
Honor Roll
For the third consecutive year,
DePauw has been named to the
President’s Higher Education
Community Service Honor Roll,
the highest federal recognition a
college or university can receive for
its commitment to volunteering,
service-learning and civic
engagement. The Corporation for
National and Community Service
administers the annual Honor Roll
award, and recipients are selected
based on the scope and innovation
of service projects, percentage of
student participation in service
activities, incentives for service,
and the extent to which the school
offers academic service-learning
courses.
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G. James, Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch;
Environmental studies at DePauw will expand Andrew P. Maddocks, Circle of Blue,
through a Mellon grant Traverse City, Mich.; Mara K. Mote,
Environmental studies course offerings at DePauw will be enhanced as a result Entertainment Tonight, The Insider,
of a three-year, $595,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Los Angeles; Ashley N. Oliver, London
award will create new opportunities at DePauw for interdisciplinary education Program; Emily M. Riggs, South
relating to all aspects of the environment. Bend Silverhawks promotions, South
An increasing number of prospective students is expressing an interest in Bend, Ind.; Grace M. Tober, C-SPAN,
pursuing environmental studies at DePauw, and the Mellon grant will help prepare Washington, D.C.; Matthew L. Welch,
DePauw students to be effective in tackling the complex challenges of managing Sierra Nevada Media, Tahoe, Calif.; and
the planet’s diverse resources in the years ahead. Duncan L. Wolfe, Robin Carnahan for
Coordinators of environmental education will be James H. Benedix, professor U.S. Senate press secretary, St. Louis.
of biology, and Michele T. Villinski, associate professor of economics and n
management. Working with faculty colleagues in the sciences, social sciences and
humanities, they will provide leadership in the oversight of the new initiatives. Students experience Winter
Term internships and
service projects
DePauw among best at experience at top media companies
During Winter Term in January, 281
and other organizations around the
providing students with DePauw students expanded their
world, usually as juniors. During the
global experience spring semester, Media Fellows and
educational horizons and gained practical
DePauw is once again recognized as one experience by serving internships at
their internship sites included Lynn M.
of the top colleges in the nation for the businesses and organizations around the
Demos, Office of U.S. Congressman
percentage of its students who study nation and world. Twenty-seven students
Brad Ellsworth, Washington, D.C.;
abroad, according to the 2009 Open participated in a Winter Term in Service
Christine E. DiGangi, United Nations
Doors report published by the Institute project in Las Marias, El Salvador, to help
World Food Programme, Rome, Italy;
of International Education with funding install and configure an Internet facility
David R. Dietz, East Wing of The
from the U.S. Department of State’s that will teach computer literacy skills to
White House, Washington, D.C.;
Bureau of Educational and Cultural local residents. Seventeen other Winter
Sarah E. Eutsler, The Cromwell Group,
Affairs. The report, which covers the Term in Service students worked with
Nashville, Tenn.; Leslie G. Gaber, Duke
2007-08 academic year, lists DePauw homeless and at-risk youth in San Diego.
University Sports Information Office,
among “23 institutions that reported
Durham, N.C.; Stacie M. Grissom, CBS n
sending more than 80 percent of their
Sunday Morning, New York City; Tyler
students abroad at some point during
their undergraduate careers.”
During the spring semester, DePauw WGRE receives award for broadcast excellence
students studied in 23 countries: Student radio station WGRE
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, received a 2009 Indiana
China, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Broadcasters Association
Ghana, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Nepal, Spectrum Award. The station
Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern was a first-place winner
Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, for Best Sportscast for its
Thailand, United States and Wales. coverage of the Jan. 18, 2009,
n women’s college basketball
game between DePauw and
Media Fellows gain work Colorado College, which
experience at top media featured play-by-play by senior John R. Herrick and color commentary by
companies sophomore Lucy L. First. The Spectrum Award recognizes broadcast excellence for
Media Fellows receive firsthand outstanding achievement in broadcasting by Indiana radio and television stations.

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News of the University
Undergraduate Ethics
Interns support work of
The Prindle Institute
Eight students were selected to serve as
Undergraduate Ethics Interns during
the spring semester: seniors Elizabeth
A. Cozzi, Rebecca C. Hruska, Paige E.
Penrod and Annie S. Tierney; junior
Jennifer L. Behrens; and sophomores
Van C. Hoang, Molly J. McGonigal and
Paromita Sen. Undergraduate Ethics
Interns work to enrich and extend student
involvement in The Janet Prindle Institute
for Ethics, which is located in DePauw
Nature Park. They also assist with events
hosted or sponsored by the Institute.
n giving significance to parts of the
Internships provide
hands-on experience for
Management Fellows
Students in the Management Fellows
Program gain hands-on experience
in semester-long internships, usually
during their junior year, at businesses
and organizations around the country
and world. During the spring semester,
Management Fellows and their
internship sites included Arielle N.
Babineaux, Independent Purchasing
Cooperative, Miami; Mark P. Branigan,
Partners in Housing, Indianapolis;
Breana A. Buchler, Angie’s List,
Indianapolis; Chip R. Davis, Eli Lilly
and Company, Indianapolis; Julia E.
Drummond, BrandEra, Fort Worth,
Texas; Patrick C. Geoghegan, American
Education Group, Grand Rapids,
Mich.; Lucy M. Grimm, Independent
Purchasing Cooperative, Miami; Julia
M. Mathews, Brunswick Group LLC,
Washington, D.C.; Colby E. Mueller,
Tadewinds, China; Josh W. Schlake,
Office of U.S. Congressman Steve Buyer,
Washington, D.C.; Jordan S. Stefanov,
Brunswick Group LLC, New York City;
W. Foster Tidwell, Brunswick Group
LLC, New York City; W. Trenton
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Wood, Red Dirt Baseball/Par Buster, in the Hoosier State Press Association
Tulsa, Okla.; and Meghan R. Wolfgram, Better Newspaper Contest (Indiana
BioChem Resources, Jacksonville, Fla. Collegiate Press Association). Junior
Andrew P. Maddocks, a managing editor,
n
won a first-place award in the newswriting
Student newspaper staff category. Seniors Margaret A. Sutherlin
recognized with ICPA awards and Alex R. Turco both took second place
Three staff members of the student honors – Sutherlin for features writing
newspaper, The DePauw, received awards and Turco for photography.
ICONS of DePauw:
Minshall Columns and Walker Circle
It has long been a tradition to
commemorate landmarks by
former architecture. For example,
the National Capitol Columns in
Washington, D.C., commemorate
the former United States Capitol
Building of 1828.
In a similar way, four
pillars on the DePauw campus
commemorate the old D.W.
Minshall Laboratory, home of the
(Photo: Larry Ligget)
chemistry and physics department
for 70 years before the building
was razed in 1973. The four pillars,
which stand in Walker Circle on the north side of the Memorial Student Union
Building, are Doric columns with Ionic capitals – classical Greek structures
that many alumni remember fondly and also have come to symbolize the
philosophical foundations of the University.
After laying for 25 years in an old cow pasture west of campus and being
rediscovered, the Minshall columns were restored through a generous gift from
Elizabeth Dye Walker ’35 and the devoted efforts of the late Donald “Jack” J.
Cook, professor emeritus of chemistry, and his wife, Marion.
In 2000, just two years after their restoration, the distinguished pillars became
icons for the depauw.year1 program, the University’s comprehensive program
for first-year students. Within the program, the pillars represented intellectual
engagement, positive community, diverse people and ideas, and goal assessments.
The pillars continue to serve the DePauw community as prominent symbols
of the University’s ideals, goals and expectations of its students, faculty and staff
members.
In a 1998 issue of DePauw Magazine, Marion Cook said, “The columns
represent a gateway between the old campus and the new campus.” It is an
observation that remains true today.

Faculty
Briefs
Samuel A. Autman, assistant professor
of English, is recipient of an award in
the 2009 Soul-Making Literary Contest,
an extended community arts outreach
program of the National League of
American Pen Women, Nob Hill, San
Francisco Bay Area Branch. Autman’s
“A Dash of Pepper in the Snow” was the
second place winner for the Tara L. Masih
Intercultural Essay Prize. He was invited
to give a reading on March 21 at the new
San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center.
n with the Economic Commission of
Meredith K. Brickell, assistant professor
of art, was awarded a Scholarship of
Engagement Faculty Grant from the
Indiana Campus Compact to support
the development of a new course,
Community-based Art Project. The
class, which was offered for the first
time during the spring semester, aims
to connect DePauw students and the
University to Putnam County residents
through collaborative public art.
n experience, knowledge and intervention on
David T. Harvey, vice president for
academic affairs and Percy L. Julian
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
is principal investigator on an NSF grant
project titled “Incorporating an Internet-
Mediated Community of Practice for the
Analytical Sciences into the Analytical
Sciences Digital Library.” This project
will enhance the Analytical Sciences
Digital Library – one of several digital
libraries in the National Science Digital
Library – in order to, among other
things, assist faculty in the development
of their pedagogy in the sciences.
News of the University
Kevin Howley, associate professor of n
communication and theatre, was a presenter
at a conference on Media, Communication
and the Spectacle held in The Netherlands.
“Wanted Man,” a story written by
Nichoas A. Pizzolatto, assistant
n
professor of English, is featured in The
Best American Mystery Stories 2009
(Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), the
Latin American Social Movements in the
premier annual showcase for the
Twenty-First Century: Resistance, Power, and
country’s finest mystery stories.
Democracy, co-edited by Glen D. Kuecker,
University Professor and associate professor n
of history, was among 2009’s Outstanding
Gloria C. Townsend, professor of
Academic Titles, according to Choice:
computer science and coordinator of the
Current Reviews for Academic Libraries.
Women in Science Program, received
n a National Science Foundation (NSF)
grant of $488,000 in conjunction with
Brett R. O’Bannon, associate professor of
colleagues at the University of Virginia
political science, was invited to speak at a
and the Anita Borg Institute for Women
ministerial conference in Lomé, Togo, last
and Technology. Their Wide Web of
fall. The regional conference was organized
Women project will develop a network of
by the United Nations in collaboration
women in computing, including regional
conferences to enhance the participation of
West African States and the government
women and girls in the sciences. Townsend
of Togo in preparation for the United
is also part of a DePauw team that was
Nations Climate Change Conference in
awarded a NSF grant of $552,000 to
Copenhagen in December 2009.
DePauw for support of the new Percy
n Lavon Julian Scholarship program.
Photographic quilts by Cynthia O’Dell, n
associate professor of art, are featured
Janet L. Vaglia, associate professor
in A Tinta, a Mariposa e a Metástase:
of biology, is recipient of a $200,000
a arte como experiência, conhecimento e
research grant from the National
acção sobre o cancro de mama (The Paint,
Institutes of Health. She is using the
the Mariposa and the Metastasis: art as
funds to study “continual addition of
posterior tail segments, regeneration and
breast cancer), published in Portuguese by
Hox gene expression.”
Edições Afrontamento.
(Photo: Larry Ligget)
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Just a few of the books written by
faculty members and alumni. News of the University

The Write Stuff

Preparing the next
generation of
DePauw writers

DePauw has a tradition of producing uncommonly

successful creative writers. Award-winning alumni

authors such as Cathy Day ’91, John Jakes ’53,

Barbara Kingsolver ’77, Richard W. Peck ’56 and

James B. Stewart Jr. ’73 come to mind – as well as

many other alumni, including those whose creative

works appear in the Recent Words section (see page

24) of each issue of DePauw Magazine.

An ever more vibrant and prolific community of

faculty members and students is producing the next

generation of DePauw writers. In the following

pages, experience the teaching and learning

environment for writing at DePauw through the

words of a professor and current student. Also, read

about six recent graduates who are well on the way

to establishing their writing careers.

(Photo: Larry Ligget)

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The Write Stuff

Faculty perspective:
We’re not just writers,
we’re teachers
By Gregory L. Schwipps ’95, associate professor of English

Teaching writing well and

inspiring students
As a writing professor at DePauw, I’m part of a vibrant, dynamic
group of working writers, and when I walk into Asbury Hall,
I’m joining a larger literary conversation. One colleague had
a novel published this spring; another just finished a draft of
a memoir. A colleague is sending a collection of poems out to
contests, a screenwriter is getting strong interest in a screenplay.
One has a play debuting, and another just had a short story
accepted in a prominent journal. One colleague won a contest
in California, and another won a National Magazine Award.
We’re all working – we’re all involved in the process of creating
art. I’m lucky enough to be one of nearly a dozen writing
professors at DePauw who have Master of Fine Arts degrees.
As part of this group, I take my own work seriously. I spent
almost 10 years writing my first novel, What This River Keeps. I
consulted with my colleagues during every step of that process.
They read lengthy drafts and offered criticism and suggestions.
They shared anecdotes about similar challenges they faced in their
own recent projects. They inspired, supported and congratulated
(Photo: Larry Ligget)

me. I am not sure I could have finished it without them.

No one rests in this department. When one project is finished,
another one begins. In that way, we’re constantly pushing each
other, and we feed off each other’s success. That sounds like a
competitive environment; in fact, it’s a supportive one. We all
understand how tricky and fickle the world of publishing is,
and we understand that publication is not the ultimate goal. So
while we often serve as “first readers” for each other, and share
(Photo: Larry Ligget)

advice on agents, grants and markets, our most admirable and

important goal is to remain a supportive writing community.
We’re maintaining a world where the literary arts are of utmost
importance.
And, of course, we’re not just writers – we’re teachers.

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The advantage to having so many
faculty members with M.F.A. writing
degrees is that students can take a range
of genre-specific courses. In addition to
Introduction to Creative Writing, we
offer 300-level courses in six different
genres: fiction, poetry, screenwriting,
playwriting, news writing and creative
nonfiction. We even offer Topics courses
within those genres – Adaptation in
screenwriting, Nature Writing in creative
nonfiction and World Forms in poetry,
for example. Most universities simply
cannot offer that variety of courses
to undergraduate students. And our
writing faculty isn’t tied up working with
graduate students, either, as professors
are at large research institutions.
Teaching writing well means inspiring
students to find their passions. I want
students to write about things they
obsess over. Things they can’t figure out.
These are the things I write about, as
well. My colleagues write not only in
different genres, but also about different
interests and obsessions. While we all
(Photo: Larry Ligget)
Associate Professor of English Gregory L. Schwipps, who graduated from DePauw in 1995
with a major in English writing, talks with Jewel S. Smith ’12 in his office.
have our own teaching philosophies
and mannerisms, on one level we are
modeling behavior simply by writing
about what we choose to write about. In
that way, we hope students see that they
are free to develop their own styles as
writers.
I rarely talk about my work in class.
What I write about may or may not be of
interest to them. And that’s as it should
be – the classroom is not about me. So
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we don’t often discuss my work, but we
do break down the writing process. I tell
them we’re all in this together. When
students say, and they invariably do,
“writing a short story is harder than it
looks,” I tell them, ‘you’re damn right it
is. And it doesn’t get easier, either.’” But
just as my colleagues and I help each
other, we support our students. We push
them, as we do each other, through every
failure and toward the next success.
The most exciting thing for a writing
professor is to see a student launch.
And it’s happening right now in our
classrooms. DePauw has made a big
investment in its faculty – most of
the writing professors were hired after
1998 – and the results of these new
courses and perspectives are starting to
show. Our graduates are enrolling in top
M.F.A. programs, working at a variety
of publications, publishing books, and
landing teaching jobs themselves. This
is a very exciting time to be a professor
at DePauw, and I think it’s an excellent
time to be a writing student here.
DePauw has its share of alumni who
have achieved fame as writers. We know,
and are extremely proud of, those names.
But there are new generations of writers
coming up in the ranks. And maybe
we’re just now getting to know those
new, soon-to-be-famous names in our
Introduction to Creative Writing classes.
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Student perspective:
Creating work that is ‘smarter and
greater’ than themselves
By Ka’Lena S. Cuevas ’10

Faculty and students create a writing

community at DePauw
As a senior looking back at my time at DePauw, I know that what
I will miss the most is the sense of community within the English
Department and the opportunities I have had at DePauw to grow as
a writer.
I can testify that the writing major can be one of the most
challenging and rewarding majors at DePauw, if one is serious and
passionate about the experience, much like anything else in life. In
retrospect, I have felt that majoring in writing means not only
learning and practicing the craft of writing, but developing
an art. This can be a daunting task, but I have always felt
supported in my writing efforts by the writing professors
as well as other writing majors.
Together, the writing professors and other writers
have helped me gain the most out of my four-year
experience at DePauw. The writing professors can be
brutally honest when giving constructive criticism in
the classroom, but they are also utterly genuine in how
much they want to see students develop both their
creativity and potential as writers.
What I have enjoyed most has been cultivating
relationships with professors through lengthy, productive
one-on-one conferences in their offices, where professors
have encouraged me to push myself to tap into and
express my original voice and unique perspective.
Many of the writing professors have also been a major
influence in my development and journey as a writer,
encouraging me to tell the story of people who perhaps
do not have a voice, and they have helped my writing
become, as one of my professors put it, “smarter and
greater” than myself. I will not forget these words as I
continue to write after I leave DePauw.
A crucial element of being a writing major that I
know I have taken for granted is the experience of the
writing workshop with my peers. In workshop, I have
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my own writing, but of my peers’ writing
as well. The writing workshop is an
experience that is unique to the writing
major; no other major has anything
like it. No other major requires the
experience of sitting in a tight-knit circle
around the workshop table, having your
writing, literally, laid out on the table,
and knowing that the other writers are
just as engaged in improving your piece
as you are. Then, you get to reciprocate
for other writers in workshop.
As a writer, I am mostly drawn to and
inspired to write stories about family and
culture, stories with roots in my native
Hawaiian and Puerto Rican ethnicity, and
I feel supported and encouraged to do so
by my peers in workshop. I look forward
to gathering with the other writers in my
senior seminar on the night of our seminar
reading and knowing that not only have
we produced capstone pieces of writing
that reflect our four years at DePauw, but
that we have also shared the journey of
developing our art, an experience that does
not have to end that night.
The English Department at DePauw
also supports development of student
writing outside the classroom. Writing
professors have encouraged me to read at
poetry readings and submit my plays for
other students to perform. The feeling of
an audience sitting still, their attention
focused on something I had created, was
Ka’Lena S. Cuevas ’10, right, talking with Mary P. Hoglund ’13 in the Writing Center.
transcendental. I shared these feelings
with some professors, who believed I had
the potential to make similar moments
happen again.
Additionally, professors have
encouraged me to send my poems
to DePauw’s student publications, A
Midwestern Review and The Cauldron,
both of which have accepted some of my
poems and short stories to be published
in their compilation of student work.
The English Department is diligent
in posting notices about various ways
to gain the most out of the writing
major at DePauw: advertising writing
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contests, calls for submissions, workshop
opportunities and writers’ readings.
Finally, through my experiences with
writing and my relationships with
writing professors, I was recommended
to be a Writing Center tutor in the
Academic Resource Center. As a result,
I have had many opportunities to be a
teacher and mentor to my peers.
Thanks to my experiences with writing
at DePauw, my future plans definitely
involve going back to school to pursue a
M.F.A. degree in writing, but I have other
plans first. Inspired by my professors,
I want to teach writing and literature.
My writing professors believe in and
care not only about my ideas, writing
and academic performance, but also my
journey as a student and the writer I am
becoming. They have inspired me as a
future teacher to be just as compassionate
about my students’ work, knowing that it
can shape who they are.
My writing professors at DePauw
always remind me that passion is what
will drive teachers and is what will
encourage students to be enthusiastic
about learning. I wish to someday soon
help my own students create work that is
“smarter and greater” than themselves.
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MICAH LING ’03
Writing from three views: DePauw
student, professor and author
By Sarah M. Hershberger, Academic Web content writer
Micah E. Ling ’03, part-time assistant
professor of English, has a special
perspective on academic life at DePauw
– first, as a student, and now, a professor
and published author. Her first book
of poems, Three Islands, was recently
published by Sunnyoutside Press, and
selections from it have been nominated
for a 2010 Pushcart Prize.
Ling actually started writing some of
the poems for Three Islands when she was
a student at DePauw. “I think of those
poems as being born here,” she says.
She credits Joseph “Joe” W. Heithaus,
associate professor of English, and former
DePauw professor Maurice W. Manning
as mentors when she began writing poetry.
“I started writing persona poems
about Amelia Earhart,” Ling says. “I’ve
always been interested in her story.
“Three Islands is in three voices – three
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islands – three people who are in this world
wanting to escape something: Amelia
Earhart; Robert Stroud, the Bird Man of
Alcatraz; and Fletcher Christian, the chief
mutineer on the H.M.S. Bounty who lived
the remainder of his life on an island.
Ling originally treated the three
as separate projects. “When I was in
graduate school, I looked at a map of
the Pacific Ocean to see where Amelia
disappeared, and I realized that where the
three ‘voices’ were located made a perfect
triangle,” she explains. “That’s when I
started thinking about it as one project,
and it became the subject of my M.F.A.
thesis at Indiana University.”
Heithaus adds, “In Micah’s senior year
at DePauw, she fell in love with these
three people, these three islands, these
strange connections and names – a bird
woman, a bird man behind bars, and a

Christian living his crazed life among the
pagans. Micah took her curiosity and went
to libraries and universities to find out
everything she could about these three. Her
poems are epistolary, keen and observant.
Regardless of which island she’s on, Micah
gives voice to characters and the air around
them. That’s the remarkable thing you’ll
find in these poems – historical characters,
yes, but human beings more.”
When Ling came to DePauw as a
student, she didn’t know that she wanted
to major in writing, but one English class
led to another. “I felt really comfortable
in the English Department, and all of the
professors were really amazing,” she says.
“It just felt like I had found a family. It
was a good fit.”
Ling received a Master of Fine Arts
degree in creative writing and a master’s
degree in literature from Indiana
University where she is a part-time
adjunct professor. She is deputy editor of
Keyhole, a quarterly literary journal.
Ling also writes a 200-word book
review blog called Book Punch at
www.bookpunchreviews.com. “I wish I
could make a living at it because it’s a lot
of fun,” she says. “The blog started as a
dare, actually, by Tom Chiarella, DePauw
visiting professor of creative writing and
fiction editor of Esquire magazine.
Ling recalls: “One day, I told him that
he needed to read Lush Life by Richard
Price, and that he should write a review of
it for Esquire. He said he didn’t have time,
and it was too late because the book had
already come out. He said, ‘You should
write a review for it.’ So I did. After
he read my review, Chiarella said, ‘You
should do this. You should write short
book reviews – 200-word book reviews.
Nobody is doing it. Everybody is writing
really long reviews. You should write 200-
word book reviews – once a week.’
“At first, I thought, ‘yeah, right,’ but
because I’m so competitive, I thought, ‘I
can do that.’ Now it’s an obsession,” she
says.
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Ling’s second book, Sweetgrass, will them as prose poems. So Sweetgrass
be published in September. She and her was really born out of experience and
husband spent the last two summers location and just taking in the everyday
working 12-hour days on a ranch in scenes.
Montana. “It was such an amazing place, Ling values her undergraduate
and we lived in a rustic cabin,” she says. experience at DePauw. “I constantly think
“At the end of the day, I would write of how much it gave me,” Ling says. “I
down blocks of text to capture some have taught at so many different schools
moment or something a cowboy said. in central Indiana and in Tennessee. None
Then I started realizing that they were of them even come close to the feel of the
just blocks of prose, and I started editing faculty and the students at DePauw.”
Poet Crystal Williams, the inaugural Mary R.
Field Distinguished Visiting Writer, worked
with students and faculty members this spring
Award-winning poet and author Crystal
Williams was on campus during spring
semester to work with students and
faculty members and teach an upper-level
poetry class as the inaugural Mary R. Field
Distinguished Visiting Writer.
The professorship was established
through the generosity of J. David Field,
senior professor and professor emeritus of
English, in honor of Mary Rogers Field,
his wife of 29 years who died in 2005.
Despite being paralyzed and confined to a
wheelchair after 1990 due to spinal cord damage, Mary Field was very active in a
number of community organizations and events. In 2005 she received the Frances
Hickman Award for exemplary dedication and service to the Greencastle branch of
the NAACP, of which she served as a member of the executive committee.
Williams is author of three books: Kin, Lunatic and Troubled Tongues. The
latter book, published in January 2009, won the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry
Award, which recognizes a collection of poetry written by an African-American
poet. Williams’ work also has appeared in American Poetry Review, Court Green
and Callaloo. She is an associate professor at Reed College and has been a visiting
professor at Columbia College and an artist- or scholar-in-residence at the College
of St. Catherine, College of Wooster and the Washington, D.C., Jail.
DePauw students have the opportunity to interact with several visiting authors
and other guests each semester. During the spring 2010 semester, the James &
Marilou Kelly Writers Series featured readings by Williams and the following writers:
• Aracelis Girmay, Great Lakes Colleges Association Award-winning poet
• Aleksandar Hemon, award-winning Bosnian-American author of The Lazarus
Project, a finalist for a National Book Award, and recipient of a MacArthur
“Genius Grant”
• Nick Reding, author of Methland: The Death and Life of an American Small
Town
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CHINONYE CHUKWU ’07
Award-winning filmmaker/screenwriter
pursues her passion and dream
By Larry G. Anderson, editor
During a rare break from post-
production on her latest film in
Philadelphia, award-winning filmmaker
and screenwriter Chinonye Chukwu ’07
related how – in the same way her films
reach a critical point – she reached a
defining moment at DePauw.
“I always knew I wanted to be
where I’m at; I just never expressed it to
anybody,” Chukwu, an English writing
major, said. “I came to a turning point
during my junior year. I thought, I
can’t not pursue my passion and dream,
and that’s when I had to open up to
somebody. [Associate Professor of
English] Christine White talked with me
about how to get where I wanted to be.”
Chukwu took Professor White’s
Dramatic Writing class, and White soon
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became Chukwu’s friend and mentor.
“Chris White’s class propelled my pursuit
of filmmaking as a profession. It really
awakened my creativity,” Chukwu said.
Chukwu, who was Nigerian-born
but raised in Oklahoma and Alaska,
found many other supporters among
faculty members as well as staff members
throughout the University who gave her
a strong sense of community. In fact,
after receiving a 2009 Princess Grace
Award as one of six student filmmaker
recipients in the nation, Chukwu sent
an e-mail announcement to eight
DePauw professors. “They instilled in
me the writing skills that allowed me to
be successful,” she said. “The strength,
tenacity and focus I have are definitely a
direct result of my experiences at DePauw.”
The Princess Grace Award, presented
by the Royal Family of Monaco,
provided Chukwu with $24,000 for
work on the film she is completing,
The Dance Lesson, which depicts a
13-year-old black girl striving to be a
ballerina amid her increasingly gentrified
neighborhood in North Philadelphia.
Chukwu is writing her first major,
feature-length screen script and plans to
shoot the feature film next year.
She also has had her first opportunity
to be a producer – of a film titled Dust,
which is based on a collection of poems.
The film already has a distributor.
Chukwu’s earlier film, Igbo Kwenu!,
received both the Best Motion Picture
Award and Best Screenplay Award at
the 2009 Diamond Screen Festival in

Philadelphia. This film also was screened
“I came to a turning at the San Diego Black Film Festival,
Dallas Video Fest and Urban Media
point during my junior Makers in Atlanta.
Chukwu will complete a Master
year. I thought, I can’t
of Fine Arts degree in film at Temple
not pursue my passion University in May 2010. She was
active as an undergraduate at DePauw,
and dream, and that’s participating in Ladies and Allies for
Cross-Cultural Education (LACE),
when I had to open up
Association of African-American Students
to somebody. [Associate (AAAS), Feminist Majority Leadership
Alliance (FMLA) and Zeta Phi Beta
Professor of English] sorority. She also assisted with campus
programming that brought speakers and
Christine White talked authors – including author, feminist and
activist bell hooks – to campus.
with me about how to get
“My time at DePauw was probably
where I wanted to be.” the most challenging time of my life.
During my first year, I took Intro to
Black Studies with Professor [Vanessa]
Dickerson. It was the hardest and most
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difficult class I had at DePauw because
she was rigorous. She really pushed us,”
Chukwu said. “In terms of writing, I
benefited from learning how to knock
out a 25-page paper in short time.”
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She’s also had the opportunity to be
a teacher herself, and that experience
had a big influence on her. Not only has
she taught undergraduate film classes at
Temple University and LaSalle University,
but also she was a literacy instructor at an
elementary school in North Philadelphia.
“That experience was literally life-
changing,” she said. “I had never
experienced that kind of unconditional
love from children – particularly the girls
who looked at me as a role model. The
fact that they will also watch my work on
the screen and be influenced didn’t really
hit me until I started teaching. It has had
an impact on my work.
“I want to share my own life
experiences, and the lack of a black
female presence on the screen impacts
my filmmaking. I’m really inspired by the
complexities and nuances of people like
me on screen because you don’t see that
many of them.”
Chukwu plans to continue to make
feature-length films and teach, or at least
work with young people. “Any place I can
tell a story, I want to be there,” she said.
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ABBY CHEW ’02
Writing, teaching and living
in the Appalachian foothills
By Larry G. Anderson, editor
On a typical day, Abigail “Abby” Chew
’02 rises early, writes, teaches and cares
for a goat herd. She is in her fifth year
on the faculty of a Quaker college prep
boarding school in the foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains. Along the way,
she has had her first book of poems
accepted for publication.
As an English writing major who went
on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree at
the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop,
Chew’s life and career are based directly on
what she experienced at DePauw.
“What I learned to do as an
undergraduate at DePauw is to think
more carefully and with a broader
definition of school,” Chew says. “I
think, in the end, that’s what makes a
good poem, too.
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“I remember English Professors Joe
Heithaus, Tom Chiarella, Greg Schwipps,
Barbara Bean and Maurice Manning
and [Professor of Communication and
Theatre] Steve Timm all driving this point
home – knowing the specifics about the
world of the poem or the story or the play,
knowing the names of the trees and the
birds, knowing how things work and the
way people speak. That knowledge makes
the world real. Without that concrete
world to stand in, the world of the poem
falls apart,” Chew explains.
She shares that philosophy with
students from around the world who
attend Olney Friends School, located
on a 350-acre farm in Barnesville, Ohio.
Students and faculty members are hands-
on in raising cattle, goats, pigs and
chickens as well as a variety of produce.
As chair of the humanities and English
as a Foreign Language (EFL) departments
at Olney Friends, Chew teaches literature
and writing combined with a liberal
amount of geography, philosophy, art
history and current events. Meanwhile,
her ninth-grade class raises and cares
for the school’s herd of goats, including
feeding the animals, cleaning the stalls,
trimming hooves and assisting with
kidding in the spring. Students also cook
a meal for the entire school with some of
the meat produced from the herd.
Chew also teaches a practical skills
class, Things You Should Know How
To Do, in which students learn how
to change oil in a car, waltz, set a table
for formal dining, rotate tires on a car,
balance a checkbook, pitch a tent, cook
over a campfire and other useful things.
“If I can send my students from here
with only one skill, I’d choose for them
to know how to build a fire,” Chew says.
“But after that, I want them to be able to
write clearly and effectively. When they

head off to college or into the workforce,
they must be able to communicate.”
In fact, Chew’s own passion for writing
really took hold in the first creative
writing class she ever took – during her
first semester as a freshman at DePauw
with Professor Chiarella. Her adviser
for her four years at DePauw, Chiarella
became a close friend and mentor.
Chew went on to establish a monthly
poetry reading series and the senior
writing major readings at DePauw. She
also edited A Midwestern Review, a literary
magazine; did sound design for theater
productions; and studied in Ireland
during the first semester of her senior year.
It was the senior seminar at DePauw,
she says, that prepared her well for the
challenging work that she encountered
at the University of Iowa Writers’
Workshop, which is considered one of
the top writing programs in the country.
“My writing teachers at DePauw and,
of course, my other professors, too,
taught me how to engage in thoughtful
discussion without becoming defensive.
Abby Chew ’02, kneeling, and her students work with goats at Olney Friends School.
They taught me to read with a careful eye
turned toward content and craft, nuance
and theme,” she says.
Chew stays in touch with several of
her professors and many others in the
DePauw family who helped and supported
her development. And they still do. For
example, Joe W. Heithaus, associate
professor of English, and Micah E. Ling
’03, part-time assistant professor of English,
traveled to Olney Friends School during
spring 2009 at Chew’s invitation to give a
reading for National Poetry Month. (Read
about Micah Ling on page 14.)
The seed for Chew’s first book of
poems was planted during her senior
year at DePauw. She continued working
on the book in graduate school and
completed it while at Olney Friends
School. A version of the book was a
finalist for the 2005 National Poetry
Series, and the final version has been
accepted for publication by Salmon
Poetry, an Irish literary publisher.
“The poems in the book follow Coyote
and his wife, Rhona; their twin children;
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and their god, Oolie, who is half-bear and
half-cow. Ron Dye [associate professor of
English and communication and theatre]
was the initial inspiration for Coyote,”
Chew says. “Dye is so full of knowledge
about old stories, and he loaned me Of
Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez and also
an old book of coyote tales in the Native
American tradition. Those books, and
Professor Dye himself in his way, started
me thinking about Coyote, and the rest of
the world of poems grew up around that
initial idea.”
One of the most important lessons
she carries with her from DePauw is the
need to rewrite. “In all of my writing
classes at DePauw, my professors asked
students to turn in a portfolio at the
end of the semester. In it, we included
our drafts and revisions,” Chew says.
“That lesson, of looking at what you
have done and seeking its weak points,
has served me well. I’m not sure where
my next poems are going yet, but that’s
the amazing part of writing – to be led
somewhere new in the making.”
If I can send my students
from here with only one
skill, I’d choose for them
to know how to build a
fire. But after that, I want
them to be able to write
clearly and effectively.
When they head off
to college or into the
workforce, they must be
able to communicate.
– Abby Chew ’02
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NICHOLAS KINDELSPERGER
and BLAKE ROYER, both ’05

Two alumni cook up success writing

for The Paupered Chef
By Christopher L. Wolfe, Academic Web content manager

After graduating from DePauw in 2005,
Nicholas D. Kindelsperger and Blake
C. Royer moved into an apartment on
Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The two
English writing majors had gone to the
city long on dreams, but short on plans.
“There’s a long tradition of people
foolishly moving to New York City to
see what happens,” Royer says. “We were
interested in publishing, and New York is
the center for that.”
Life in Manhattan stretched their
temp position wages thin. Rather than
resigning themselves to eating packages
of ramen noodles, the roommates
decided to learn how to cook, but not in
the way that most bachelors do – they
wanted to learn how to cook well.
Writers before becoming chefs,
Kindelsperger and Royer naturally
gravitated toward ways to share their
cooking on a budget. By 2006, Internet
blogs – an amalgamation of “Web” and
“log” – had reached the mainstream. Any
media outlet worth its salt had one, and
any pair of go-getting writers could start
one. Thus, ThePauperedChef.com was
born.
“We got to thinking, if we’re spending
all of our time cooking, why not blog
about it?” Royer remembers. “It wasn’t
just time in the kitchen – we used food
as a vehicle to explore the city.”
Kindelsperger admits the two had no
idea what they were doing at first, and
no master plan. “The original idea was to
find a way to write so other people would
pay us to do it. We realized we didn’t like
writing for other people; it was more fun
to write for ourselves. We were able to
focus more on the writing than on the
chaos of cooking together.”
To spread word about their blog, they
tapped into the connections they’d made
with DePauw alumni at events held
locally.
“When we first started, we had a
party with other DePauw alumni, and we
wrote down our Web address on napkins
and gave it to people as they were
leaving,” Kindelsperger says. “They were
this built-in group who were propping us
up, wanting us to do well.”
One afternoon, a year-and-a-half

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after starting The Paupered Chef,
Kindelsperger and Royer got their break.
The Washington Post’s food editor asked
Ed Levine, a food writer and contributor
to The New York Times, to recommend
talented young writers to do food stories
for the Post. Levine and the bloggers
had crossed paths indirectly: they had
used Levine’s Pizza: A Slice of Heaven
as a guide to the city’s pizzerias, and
Levine was an anonymous reader of The
Paupered Chef.
“The Washington Post call came out of
nowhere,” Kindelsperger says. “Levine
had told the food editor that we were
cooking at home and doing things on a
limited budget, so we were asked to write
about how to cook a meal for one. The
premise was that it’s hard to cook a meal
when you’re only cooking for yourself. It
was really challenging to write because
we had always cooked together.”
For their blog, Blake C. Royer ’05, left, and Nicholas D. Kindelsperger ’05 sample Italian sub sandwiches in Chicago.
The Post article gave Kindelsperger
and Royer instant credibility as food
writers. It was a door that might have
remained closed a decade ago. Royer
says: “We lived in New York City for
less than two years and got a call from
a major food editor,” Royer says. “For a
couple of guys from Indiana to do what
we did in New York would have been
impossible without a blog.”
For a short time, life and love took
them on separate paths out of New York.
Kindelsperger moved to Columbus,
Ohio, and Royer joined his wife, Elin
Raun-Royer ’04, during her 2008-09
Fulbright scholarship in Estonia. Blake
and Elin met in a DePauw class taught
by Professor of English Joseph W.
Heithaus, who gave the homily at their
wedding ceremony. The Paupered Chef,
however, continued.
“It was fascinating to read about Blake
The Write Stuff
cooking without an oven,” Kindelsperger
recalls.
Today, the Paupered Chefs reside
with their families in Chicago, where
their blog tells the cooking-on-a-budget
story of a new city. They’ve parlayed their
success into freelance work online and
in print, most recently with Time Out
Chicago and Men’s Journal, where Royer
had a piece in the March 2010 issue.
“Writers used to send their résumés
around,” Kindelsperger says. “Now, it’s
all word of mouth. We feel like we were
able to pay our dues with the blog.”
In fact, Kindelsperger has been named
Chicago editor of Grub Street Chicago, a
prominent national restaurant blog.
Looking back on the long odds he
and Kindelsperger faced in New York,
Royer says their time at DePauw played
to their advantage. “Above all things,
the people at DePauw were genuinely
curious about the world and how to do
things,” Royer says. “No matter what
industry you end up in, you’re going
to succeed if you know how to ask
questions, and that’s what we learned.”
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The Write Stuff
Catherine E. Calabro ’06 first discovered her passion for
contemporary poetry at DePauw through the dedicated efforts
of the University’s writing faculty members. Her love of poetry
led her to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree at University of
Michigan (UM). In summer 2009, UM awarded Calabro the
$25,000 Zell Post-M.F.A. Writing Fellowship to support her in
a third year of study.
This year, she is using the fellowship money to continue
editing and working on her current manuscript of poems
called All the World Ahead. The writing is based on her life
experiences and work coordinating creative writing workshops
with 826michigan, a nonprofit organization that helps develop
creative and expository skills in students ages 6 to 18 from
southeastern Michigan.
An English writing and French double major and Honor
Scholar at DePauw, Calabro says her positive experiences as an
undergraduate provided the groundwork for her success at UM.
While at DePauw, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
sorority and served as president of the Union Board during her
junior and senior years. She also produced a book, Everyone on
Gerry Street Has Family Up on Alexander, as part of her Honor
Scholar thesis.
Calabro credits the dedication of DePauw faculty
members – especially Tom Chiarella, Eugene Gloria, Joe
W. Heithaus, Michael L. Sinowitz and Lili Wright – with
helping her successfully complete her Honor Scholar book and
CATHERINE encouraging development of her writing career at DePauw and
beyond.

CALABRO ’06 “They were all just so encouraging of my work,” she says.
“I took a class first semester of my first year and had a really
encouraging experience with Professor Gloria. Then I took a
really great Winter Term class, Eye and Ear: Poetry Writing and
Seeing the World, with Professor Heithaus, and that was a really
From DePauw to great experience. ”
Calabro worked closely with Heithaus following a study-

prestigious fellowship abroad experience in France where she took a class on prose
poetry. Through a faculty-student grant for the summer,

at University of
Heithaus and Calabro read contemporary American poetics
and worked in the collage form. Heithaus also helped her write
about her Italian heritage and grandfather’s Alzheimer’s disease.
Michigan: Developing “During the summer, we worked every day together,”
Calabro says. “He gave attention to my work and taught me

as a writer how to be a person and a poet.”

By Yan Ting Li ’10
Calabro also praised DePauw’s annual Kelly Writers Series
that brings award-winning writers to campus. In particular, she
remembers Kevin Young, who came to campus in 2003 and
gave an “incredible” reading from his book, Jelly Roll: A Blues.
At University of Michigan, Calabro took literature classes
and workshops as she worked on her book manuscript, Lives

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 The Write Stuff
of the Saints, as part of the graduation
requirement for a master’s degree. She
emphasizes the workshops as crucial to
her success as a poet and praised the way
that DePauw prepared her for graduate
study. Her DePauw experience, she adds,
has made her more comfortable in UM
workshops than some of her peers.
Revising her poems has fostered her
growth as a literary artist, she says: “I
entered as a different writer than I’m
leaving.” Her original poetry project
focused on the theme of miracles, but
over time, Calabro has incorporated
pop culture and everyday moments
into her poetry as well as her original
theme, exploring the idea of growing
pains within her writing. In her artist’s
statement, she says, “I write about the
places we inhabit, rituals we practice
and the familial relationships that bind
us to a particular understanding of
home.”
Calabro says, “There are so many
forms poetry can take – it can take shape
not only on the page, but also off of it. Catherine E. Calabro ’06 visits with associate professors of English Michael L. Sinowitz, left,
Poetry will always be active in my life.” and Joseph W. Heithaus in Asbury Hall.

Calabro produced a book,

Everyone on Gerry Street Has

Family Up on Alexander,
as part of her Honor Scholar

thesis at DePauw.

Poet Keith Taylor is Catherine Calabro’s

mentor and a writing faculty member
at the University of Michigan. Taylor
also is director of the Bear River Writers’
Conference in Michigan.

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Recent Words
RECENT WORDS
CHARLES BALLINGER ’57
and Carolyn Kneese, Balancing the School
Calendar: Perspectives from the Public
and Stakeholders (Rowman & Littlefield
Education – ISBN: 978-1-57886-879-
7). Many thoughtful and forward-
looking educators and administrators
have reorganized the school calendar
and traditional nine-month model to
one that is more balanced, and they
have seen both positive and negative
results in the classroom, school, district
and community. Balancing the School
Calendar is a compilation of perspectives
and research reports from those who
have reorganized classroom time to create
better learning situations for students.
A sequel to School Calendar Reform:
Learning in All Seasons, co-authored
by the editors of this volume, the book
provides a greater qualitative perspective
whereby the research results are reported
more verbally, rather than simply
statistically. Ballinger is executive director
emeritus of the National Association for
Year-Round Education.
n John Adams (Transaction Publishers –
TAMARA BEAUBOEUF-
LAFONTANT, associate professor
of sociology and education studies,
Behind the Mask of the Strong Black
Woman (Temple University Press –
ISBN: 978-1-59213-668-1). While
Beauboeuf-Lafontant argues in her
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book that the defining quality of black
womanhood is strength, she states that
the idea of strength also undermines its
real function: to defend and maintain
a stratified social order by obscuring
black women’s experiences of suffering,
acts of desperation and anger. Through
interviews with 58 black women, she
explores the restrictive myth of the
Strong Black Woman, demonstrating
the physical and emotional toll of this
performance of invulnerability, which
leaves many black women suffering
from eating disorders and depression.
Her book draws on black feminist
scholarship, cultural studies and voice-
centered research to trace the historical
and social influences on normative black
femininity, laying bare the common
perception that strength is an exemplary
quality of “authentic” black womanhood.
Beauboeuf-Lafontant is co-editor of
Facing Racism in Education, 2nd edition.
n Pennsylvania; and from Indiana soldiers
ANNE HUSTED BURLEIGH ’63,
ISBN: 978-1-4128-1000-5). In this new
paperback edition (the original hardbound
edition was published in 1969), Burleigh
gives us a warm, sensitive study of John
Adams in the many roles he played
during his eventful life: student, lawyer,
polemicist, founding father, diplomat,
president, husband and father. His own
brilliance and the events of the times in
which he lived combined to offer him the
knowledge and fame he sought. Burleigh’s
new introduction explains our continuing
interest in this central figure of the early
years of the American Republic. Burleigh
is a freelance writer who has contributed
to numerous publications including
Crisis, Catholic Dossier, and Homiletic
and Pastoral Review. She is also author
of Journey up the River: A Midwesterner’s
Spiritual Pilgrimage.
n
JAMES B. CASH ’57, Letters to Raintree
County (Virtualbookworm.com
Publishing – ISBN: 978-1-60264-
461-8). Letters to Raintree County is
based upon 50 letters to 19th -century
individuals living in Henry, also known
as Raintree County, Ind. There are three
sets of letters included in the book: from
Virginians and former Virginians; from
fighting in the Civil War. Cash provides
intricately detailed and historically
accurate accounts of the people who
wrote the letters included in his book,
providing readers with the necessary
background information they need to
better understand these personal and
historical documents. Cash’s book also
includes essays that provide insight on the
impact that the American Civil War had,
an effect that he argues continues today.

n two ammunition ships of the United
TIMOTHY G. COLLINS ’80 and
Mary Jane Maples, Time Zones (National
Geographic Society – ISBN: 978-1-4240-
3489-5). Time Zones is a motivating
textbook for learning English as a foreign
language that teaches middle school
and high school learners four essential
language skills – listening, speaking,
reading and writing – in an inspirational
format that combines a communicative
approach with stunning photography
and content from National Geographic
Society publications. This textbook
exposes learners to knowledge about
North American culture and English
speakers worldwide as well as the varieties
of the English language used around the
world. The complete four-level series is
directed toward learners in Asia and Latin
America. Collins has a Ph.D. in Teaching
English as a Foreign Language from the
University of Texas at Austin as well as
two master’s degrees from the University
of Illinois. He is an assistant professor at
National-Louis University in Chicago
and also a visiting assistant professor at
National Ilan University in Taiwan.
n reporting of elite opinions. War Stories
HAROLD J. COOK ’40, Zigzagging
in the Pacific (Evangel Press – ISBN:
978-0-0692-00427-2). In his memoir,
Cook recalls his service as an officer on
States Navy in the Pacific during World
War II. His eyewitness accounts of the
attack on Pearl Harbor on April 6, 1945,
and his photographs and records of his
experiences on two U.S. Navy ships
throughout the war show what it felt like
to be part of such a monumental war
in history. Honest and heartfelt, Cook’s
terse prose throughout the memoir
allows readers to feel the same immediacy
that he felt as a Navy officer and share in
his pertinent experiences fighting for the
Allies in the Pacific during World War II.
n 978-1-60142-278-1). With 48 million
TIM J. GROELING ’92 and Matthew
A. Baum, War Stories: The Causes and
Consequences of Public Views of War
(Princeton University Press – ISBN:
978-0-691-13859-6). Groeling and
Baum develop a “strategic bias”
theory that explains the foreign-policy
communication process as a three-way
interaction among the press, political
elites and the public, each of which has
distinct interests, biases and incentives.
Most of us learn virtually everything we
know about foreign policy from media
reveals precisely what this means for the
future of U.S. foreign policy. James T.
Hamilton of Duke University says, “War
Stories will have a major impact on how
scholars think about media influences
Recent Words
on foreign policymaking in the United
States. Baum and Groeling have
produced a credible, comprehensive, and
consistent analysis of why journalists
cover foreign policy in a skewed fashion
and how this ultimately affects public
opinion about conflicts such as the Iraq
war.” Groeling is associate professor of
communication studies at the University
of California, Los Angeles.
n
BETH FELKER JONES ’98, Touched
by a Vampire (Multomah – ISBN:
copies of the Twilight Saga in print and a
succession of upcoming blockbuster films
based on it, now is the time to ask the
important question: Can vampires teach
us about God’s plan for love? Jones’ book
investigates the themes of the four-book
serial phenomenon written by Stephanie
Meyer, from a Biblical perspective. Jones
examines whether the story’s redemptive
qualities outshine its darkness, utilizing
the best-selling saga to spark discussions
about love, life and faith among Twilight
fans, parents, teachers and youth workers.
Jones is assistant professor of theology at
Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. She
is author of The Marks of His Wounds:
Gender Politics and Bodily Resurrection, as
well as numerous articles and reviews.
n
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Recent Words
RECENT WORDS
BARBARA KINGSOLVER ’77, The
Lacuna (HarperCollins Publishers –
ISBN: 978-0-06-085257-3). Her first
novel in almost a decade, the New
York Times best-selling author Barbara
Kingsolver takes readers on an epic
journey from the Mexico City of artists
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to the
America of Pearl Harbor, F.D.R., and J.
Edgar Hoover. The book’s protagonist,
Harrison Shepherd, born in the United
States and reared in a series of provisional
households in Mexico, is thrown
between the shifting political winds
of the north and south, in a plot that
turns many times on the unspeakable
breach – the lacuna – between truth
and public perception. Kingsolver is
the author of seven works of fiction,
including the novels The Poisonwood
Bible, Animal Dreams and The Bean
Trees, as well as books of poetry, essays
and creative nonfiction. Her 12 books
of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction
have been translated into 19 languages,
and her work has won numerous awards,
including the National Humanities
Medal.
n (Rutgers University Press – ISBN: 978-
ROGER B. NELSEN ’64 and Caren
L. Diefenderfer, The Calculus Collection:
A Resource for AP and Beyond (The
Mathematical Association of America
– ISBN: 978-0883857618). The
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Calculus Collection is a useful resource
for everyone who teaches calculus in
high school or in a two- or four-year
college or university. It consists of
123 articles selected by a panel of six
veteran high school teachers, each of
which was originally published in math
Horizons, MAA FOCUS, The American
Mathematical Monthly, The College
Mathematics Journal or Mathematics
Magazine. The articles focus on engaging
students who are encountering the
core ideas of calculus for the first time.
It is filled with insights, alternative
explanations of difficult ideas, and
suggestions for how to take a standard
problem and open it up to the rich
mathematical explorations available
when you encourage students to dig
a little deeper. Most of the articles are
simply interesting, timeless explorations
of the mathematics encountered in a first
calculus course.
n examines contemporary representations
DUANE S. NICKELL ’80, Guidebook
for the Scientific Traveler: Visiting Physics
and Chemistry Sites Across America
0-8135-4730-5). Written in an easy-to-
read and accessible style, Guidebook for
the Scientific Traveler is a practical and
fun way to promote scientific literacy.
Enjoy reading about spending time at the
Titan Missile Museum in Tucson, Ariz.,
the Fermi National Accelerator Center
near Chicago and the Anheuser-Busch
Brewery in St. Louis. From universities
of science to national laboratories,
particle accelerators to energy labs and
beyond – Nickell illuminates the history
of each topic and paints a panorama
of stunning achievements in physics
and chemistry. Nickell teaches physics
at Franklin Central High School in
Indianapolis and is an associate faculty
member at Indiana University-Purdue
University at Indianapolis. He is winner
of the Presidential Award for Excellence
in Science and Mathematics Teaching,
the nation’s highest honor for science and
mathematics teachers.
n
KENT A. ONO ’87, Contemporary
Media Culture and the Remnants of a
Colonial Past (Peter Lang Publishing –
ISBN: 978-0-8204-7939-2). Ono’s book
of colonialism by developing a
historically and culturally specific theory
of neocolonialism in U.S. media culture.
Noting that colonialism never officially
ended in the United States, Ono draws
together race, gender, sexuality and
nation to examine neocolonialism in
popular media narratives. Offering
five cases on Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
sale of the Seattle Mariners, Mighty
Morphin Power Rangers, Pocahontas, and

Star Trek: The Next Generation – and
providing current media examples in
the introduction and conclusion – the
book documents the persistence of
colonialism in media culture. The book’s
critical examination from a historical
and cultural perspective makes it
possible to alter colonialism for future
generations. Ono is professor in the
Asian American Studies Program and
Institute of Communications Research
at the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign.
n played in the founding of Indiana Asbury
SCOTT W. RASMUSSEN ’86, In
Search of Self-Governance (Rasmussen
Reports – ISBN: 978-1449593544).
Rasmussen argues that self-governance
is about far more than politics and
government. Underlining the way that
Americans are united in the belief that
their political system is broken, that
politicians are corrupt and that neither
major political party has the answers,
Rasmussen argues that now is the time
for the American people to govern
themselves. He provides practical,
relevant information about how
individuals and groups can help America
do better as a nation through different
strategies of self-governance. Rasmussen
is founder and president of Rasmussen
Reports, an independent media company
specializing in the collection, publication
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and distribution of public opinion
polling information.
n
DAVID H. TRIPP AND WESLEY
W. WILSON, eds., DePauw’s Forgotten
Founder: The Memoirs of Calvin
Washington Ruter (DePauw University –
ISBN: 978-0-936631-15-8). DePauw’s
Forgotten Founder is a sketch of the two-
volume, hand-written orthography by
Calvin Ruter of his life. The memoirs
offer unique insight into the part that he
(later renamed DePauw) University and
gives a clear picture of the man and the
event. This edition of Ruter’s memoirs
has been prepared for readability. While
Tripp’s transcription of Ruter’s work
remains as written, most of Tripp’s
editorial notes have been incorporated
into the text, so as not to interrupt the
flow of the narrative. Rev. Tripp served
three churches in the United Methodist
North Indiana Conference from 1991-
2007. Wilson is coordinator of archives
and special collections at DePauw.
n
(Photo: Larry Ligget)
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Alumni Programs

From the DePauw Alumni Association

Greetings from the Alumni Association Board of Directors and Bartlett Alumni
House staff!
We are delighted to announce the newly nominated members of the Alumni
Association Board of Directors who will be officially welcomed during the June
board meeting. The incoming members are:
• Denzil P. Bennett ’85 (Minneapolis)
• Cathy A. Bryant ’86 (Indianapolis)
• J. David Gislason ’82 (St. Louis)
• Thomas R. Schuck ’72 (Cincinnati)
• Tyler B. Somershield ’69 (Cleveland)
• James M. Tomsic ’69 (Elyria, Ohio)
• Carolyn E. Whittier ’97 (Richmond, Va.)
The Bartlett Alumni Office staff enjoys supporting this group of dedicated
Janet L. Johns ’85
President of the Alumni Association alumni volunteers committed to promoting and supporting our alma mater.
One of DePauw’s great strengths is our vital network of dedicated alumni,
parents and friends. Each of us can play an important role in advancing
DePauw. Here are ways in which you can help:
• Update your contact information in alumni e-Services
(www.depauw.edu/e/alumni).
• Attend on-campus and regional alumni events
(www.depauw.edu/alumni).
• Recommend prospective students
(www.depauw.edu/admission/resources/recommend-student.asp).
• Nominate alumni for the Alumni Association Board of Directors and
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
(www.depauw.edu/alumni/BOD/nominations.asp).
• Make a gift to the Annual Fund today and help us achieve our goals
(www.depauw.edu/development).
• Remember DePauw in your will and estate plans
Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88
Executive Director of Alumni Relations (http://depauw.plannedgifts.org).
Both the Alumni Association Board of Directors and Bartlett Alumni House
staff hope you are planning to join us for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010 when
DePauw University we will Celebrate Your DePauw, June 9-13, 2010. Every year, Alumni Reunion
congratulates Butler Weekend reinvigorates not only those who participate, but also the University we
University men’s
love. During Reunion Weekend, you will renew ties with friends, explore new
basketball head
ideas and discover common bonds with newly found friends. This year’s program
coach Brad Stevens
promises to be an energizing weekend that will bring our alumni community
’99 and his team for
together to celebrate DePauw.
reaching the NCAA
national championship title game.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at
alumnioffice@depauw.edu or toll-free 877-658-2586.

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 Alumni Programs

Celebrate
your
DePauw
at Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
n Let the celebration begin: Join us for the
island-themed Friday night all-alumni
dinner and entertainment in Bowman
Park.
n Visit and rediscover the intellectual
vibrancy: Current and emeriti faculty
members will attend the Academic
Department Open House on Friday
afternoon.
n Reconnect and reminisce: Living unit
and affinity group lunches will be held
around campus on Saturday.
n Don’t forget future Tigers: A special
children’s program will be available on
Saturday.
n Pick up your pencils and return to the
classroom: Attend the many Alumni
Colleges featuring current faculty
members and fellow alumni throughout
the weekend.
n Listen for the bagpipes: Respond to the
the sound as they herald the call to our
Alumni Celebration in the Green Center
for the Performing Arts.
n Let the celebration continue: Swing to the
sounds of the “Cool City Swing Band” in
Bowman Park Saturday night.
n Where it all began: Plan to attend
the second annual “Met and Married
Brunch” on Sunday morning.

For complete information, including a detailed schedule of events and registration details,
please visit www.depauw.edu/alumni or call toll-free 877-658-2586.

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Alumni Programs

Alumni attorneys and physicians share their

experience and network with students during
on-campus program
One hundred and two DePauw alumni,
parents and friends joined nearly 100
current students for an important
discussion of healthcare issues during
Alumni Attorneys and Physicians
Program on campus Friday and Saturday,
March 5-6. The event, which focused
on “Responsibility in Healthcare,” also
provided ample opportunities for alumni
attorneys and physicians to network with
and mentor students who are considering
careers in the legal and medical fields.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
and Continuing Medical Education
(CME) credits were approved for alumni
attorneys and physicians.
“Healthcare is one of the top issues
in the United States at this time,” said
Dr. David B. Stevens ’51, chief of
staff emeritus at Shriners Hospital for
Children in Lexington, Ky., and a session
panelist. “My hope is that this seminar
lets the physicians and attorneys know
that we would like to form an interest
group among alumni – physicians, and
maybe attorneys, too. I think we can
really help students navigate the medical
Deborah J. Daniels ’73
and law school admission process, get
accepted, and even find a residency or
place to practice.”
During a keynote address on Friday
evening to open the program, Deborah
J. Daniels ’73, partner in Krieg DeVault
LLP in Indianapolis, reviewed the issues
that attendees would address in Saturday’s
panel sessions. “This is a wonderful
opportunity not only for alumni
practicing law and medicine, but also for
students who are thinking about these
Daniel F. Evans Jr.
fields for a career,” Daniels said. “When
I was a student, I was almost intimidated
by adults in a profession, but I think
today’s students are much more engaged
and comfortable in addressing significant
issues with adult professionals.”
On Saturday morning, Marcia A.
McKelligan, Blair Anderson and Martha
Caroline Rieth Professor of Applied Ethics
and professor of philosophy at DePauw,
moderated two panel presentations in the
Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media,
Watson Forum. One panel discussed “The
Pressing Social and Legal Issues Related
to Scarcity and Allocation of Medical
Resources,” and the other addressed the
question of “Is Healthcare a Privilege,
a Right or a Responsibility?” (To see a
complete list of the alumni panelists,
go to www.depauw.edu/alumni/events/
attorneysphysicians.asp.)
The luncheon speaker was Daniel F.
Evans Jr., president and CEO of Clarian
Health Partners in Indianapolis. His talk,
in the Memorial Student Union Building
ballroom, was titled “Who Killed
Healthcare Reform?”
The afternoon sessions, which met

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in Watson Forum and the Thompson
Recital Hall in the Green Center for
the Performing Arts, were designed
especially as guidance for current
students. DePauw President Brian W.
Casey moderated an alumni panel titled
“A Day in the Life of an Attorney.” Steven
V. Langerud, DePauw’s director of career
development, served as moderator of
panels that covered “A Day in the Life of
a Physician” and “What I Wish I Knew
About Medical or Law School: Preparing
for Admission and Success.” Another
session, “What I Wish I Knew About
Law School: Preparing for Admission
and Success,” was moderated by Danniel
Weatherford ’97, admission director for
Indiana University Maurer School of
Law. (To see a complete list of the alumni
panelists, go to www.depauw.edu/alumni/
events/attorneysphysicians.asp.)
Student participants felt the panel
presentations were very helpful. Three
freshmen – Schuyler A. Cook, Sara R.
Drury and Katherine L. Hill – sat in
the front row of Watson Forum for the
afternoon sessions about a day in the life
of physician and preparing for medical
or law school. “We were told you have to
start working from day one if you want
to get into medical school,” Cook said.
“We took advantage of the program and
networked with the alumni here.”
The three students said they found
alumni advice to be particularly helpful
in the areas of the time commitment
required to prepare for and practice in
the medical and legal fields, the various
options available, and personal issues
such as how to make time for family.
David M. Cylkowski, who graduated
from DePauw last year and is now a law
student at Georgetown University, was
a panelist for “What I Wish I Knew
About Law School” and praised the
program. “Students need something
like this. It was very valuable to have
the attorneys talking with the students,”
he said. “I found my internship at a
law firm in Chicago through DePauw
connections. Networking is probably the
greatest untapped resource for students.
Alumni are always willing to help and
Alumni Programs
answer questions about the field and the
transition into the field.”
Following the panel presentations,
a networking reception in the Green
Center for the Performing Arts, Great
Hall and Rotunda, allowed students,
alumni and DePauw faculty members to
talk informally. A closing reception and
dinner was held in the Walden Inn &
Conference Center.
“A key goal of the program was to
assist our students in assessing and
preparing for admission and success in
law or medical school,” said Jennifer
Clarkson Soster ’88, executive director
of alumni relations and member of
the program planning committee. “To
that end, we invited DePauw alumni
currently enrolled in these graduate
school programs as well as practicing
alumni attorneys and physicians who can
describe the reality of their working lives.
We want to utilize the strong DePauw
alumni network to better help our
students prepare for life after DePauw.”
To view photo galleries of the
Alumni Attorneys and Physicians
Program on the DePauw Web site, go to
www.depauw.edu/photos.
To read more about the Alumni
Attorneys and Physicians Program
and review the complete program, go
to www.depauw.edu/alumni/events/
attorneysphysicians.asp.
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Corrections to the Annual
Honor Roll of Donors
DePauw University strives to maintain accu-
racy in the preparation of the Annual Honor
Roll of Donors. Unfortunately, mistakes do
occur. We apologize for the following errors
and omissions that appeared in the winter
2009-10 issue of DePauw Magazine.
n On page 20 – G. Richard Locke III ’83
and Jean L. Locke, Friend should have
appeared in The Washington C. DePauw
Society Roster of Annual Members.
n On pages 37-79 – Lifetime members of
the DePauw Loyalty Society should have
been recognized in boldface type in the
donor lists for alumni classes, Parent Giv-
ing, and Friend, Faculty and Staff.
n On page 51 – Marilyn Shultz Evans
should have been listed in the Founders
Circle of the Class of 1973 donor list. Her
gift should also have been listed as a Gift
The Board of Visitors met on campus on March 4. Board members attending included in Memory of Cynthia Van Tassel Yeo.
n On page 55 – Giles Richard Locke III
Roberta O. Barnes ’70, E. Webb Bassick, IV ’74, André L. Bréwer ’93, William
should have appeared in the Charter
J. Butler ’82, Kenneth W. Coquillette ’82, Jeffrey A. Cozad ’86, Glenn E. Davis
Circle in the Class of 1983 donor list.
’79, Justin C. Dye ’94, Charles A. Greene, Jr. ’96, Susan T. Hagaman ’64, Douglas
n On page 60 – Karyn Emison Uptain’s
S. Hynden ’78, Carolyn T. Jones ’58, Leslye Jones-Beatty ’82, Janice P. Kern ’71,
name should have appeared in bold-
Holiday Hart McKiernan ’80, Christy Umlauf Moberly ’82, Rita M. Alliss Powers ’86,
face to recognize her membership in
Christine E. Plank Rales ’74, Todd R. Roberson ’82, Pamela A. Rons ’77, Gregory A.
the DePauw Loyalty Society for five or
Sissel ’94, Lance A. Swank ’83, Jill Greene Thompson ’75 and Loren Cerone Tozer ’82.
more consecutive years of giving to the
DePauw Annual Fund.
Alpha Chi Omega will n On page 68 – Frank Walker Gilmer and
Peggy Gilmer should have been listed
celebrate 125 years in in the Patrons Circle of the Friends,
October Faculty and Staff donor list, not in the
Attention all Alpha Chi Omegas! Parent Giving donor list.
On Oct. 15, 2010, we will mark the n On page 72 – Jean L. Locke should have
125th anniversary of our sisterhood. been listed in the Charter Circle of the
To celebrate this momentous Friends, Faculty and Staff donor list.
event, a committee is planning an n On page 72 – Daniel F. Evans, Jr.
unforgettable day of events that all should have been listed in the Founders
sisters are welcome to attend. Circle of the Friends, Faculty and Staff
Events are scheduled on Saturday, donor list.
Oct. 16, 2010. A brunch will be held at the Chapter House at 11 a.m. followed n On page 72 – Karne Miene Stubbs
by house and campus tours. A formal dinner gala will begin at 6 p.m. on campus. should have been listed as Karen Miene
If you are interested in joining the committee or becoming a representative for Stubbs.
your decade, please contact the committee at axoalpha125@gmail.com. Decade n On page 87 – Helen L. Poorman ’82
representatives will help reach out to fellow alumnae from their own decade. We should have been listed as a member of
hope to see you this fall! the 2009-10 DePauw Alumni Regional
Club in North Texas.

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GOLD alumni event in Chicago Jan. 14.

2009 Summer Send-Off Parties

The Office of Admission and Office of Alumni Relations express their appreciation to alumni and parents listed below for hosting this
year’s summer send-off parties for incoming first-year students. Thanks to so many loyal friends, DePauw was able to provide parties
in 17 locations.
If you are interested in hosting a send-off party next summer, please contact Keely Nearpass ’09, admission officer, at
keelynearpass@depauw.edu or 800-447-2495.

Location Host Location Host

Bloomington, Ind. Lawrence P. Taylor ’69 and Ft. Wayne, Ind. Scott A. Fredrick ’87
Margaret Taylor
Grand Rapids, Mich. Colette Engert Harlow ’85 and
Stephen C. Jones ’69 and Robert Harlow
Kathryn Jones
Indianapolis Richard J. and Emily (Mills ’94)
Jo Anne Bowen
Hawk ’93
Chicago (North) Bradley J. Simmons ’93 and
Indianapolis (North) Stephen N. and Sarah (Morehead ’87)
Julie Simmons
Combs ’87
Chicago (West) William J. and Kim (Klinger ’81)
Lafayette, Ind. Nasey Shipley
Butler ’82
Kathleen Shipley ’11
Katherine Butler ’12
Lexington, Ky. Ronald and Kathleen Sink
Cincinnati John J. and Amy (Gurney ’87)
Getgey ’87 Kathleen Sink ’12

James P. and Amy (Williams ’90) Merrillville, Ind. Sherri Ashby Modrak ’87
Getgey ‘88 Minneapolis Douglas and Anna Mae Lambert
Columbus, Ohio Rick and Sarah (Robinson ’74) Coffin Elizabeth ’09 and Greg ’13 Lambert
Matt Coffin ’13 St. Louis James H. and Beth (Stewart ’81)
Denver Carole Summers Shaw ’79 and Barrett ’79
Kevin Shaw Kyle ’10 and Andrea ’13 Barrett
Julia Shaw ‘11
South Bend, Ind. Peter J. and Dinah (Hanson ’00)
Evansville, Ind. Robert J. and Alicia (Warner ’00) Sampson ’00
Davis ’00

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Mark E. English ’64
organized a gathering
of alumni and friends
in Naples, Fla., on Feb.
21. The special guest
was Robert M. Steele
’69, director of The
Janet Prindle Institute
for Ethics. Attendees
included, from left to
right: Dinah Eggers
Mannlein ’64, Robert
B. Harding ’64, Susan
Weeks Carson ’64,
Philip L. Carson ’64 and
Mark E. English ’64.

Presidential receptions
Washington, D.C. Atlanta

Christine Plank Rales ’74, right, hosted a reception for President Hosts for the Presidential Reception in Atlanta on Feb. 17 were
Brian W. Casey, left, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 21. At Todd R. Roberson ’82, left, and Marian Blew Roberson ’81.
center is Christine’s son, Alexander Rales. President Brian W. Casey is at right.

Several members of the Class of 2009 were among the Washington, Enjoying the Presidential Reception in Atlanta are, from left,
D.C.-area alumni who met and visited with President Brian W. Julie A. Trowbridge ’88, Emily L. Beals ’69, Marcia M. Fuller
Casey. From left are David M. Cylkowski, Lauren C. Lefebvre, Emily ’93 and Mark Zeigler.
J. Karsnak, Thomas M. Walz, Neal J. McKinney and JooWon Park.

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Alumni travel programs 2011

The Alumni Relations Office has scheduled seven extraordinary travel programs for
DePauw alumni in 2011. Don’t miss out on these tours:

HISTORIC REFLECTIONS • April 2-13, 2011

Follow in the wake of great explorers as you navigate across the sapphire seas of the
Mediterranean on the elegant Oceania Cruises’ Insignia. Ports of call on the shores of
France, Monaco, Italy, Greece and Turkey will provide a kaleidoscope of unforgettable
experiences. From $3,499 per person double occupancy (including airfare).

RADIANT REFLECTIONS • April 15-26, 2011

Discover some of the Mediterranean’s loveliest ports of call while sailing on Oceania
Cruises’ newest ship, Marina. Explore the legendary and picturesque shores of Spain,
France, Monaco and Italy along with many historical treasures on this fascinating
voyage. From $3,499 per person double occupancy (including airfare).

PASSAGE TO PANAMA • April 26-May 12, 2011

Cruise the fascinating Panama Canal, experience vibrant Key West, take in the colorful
beauty of Colombia and Mexico, and discover the exotic wildlife of Costa Rica, while
cruising on the elegant and intimate 684-passenger Oceania Cruises’ Regatta. From
$3,299 per person double occupancy (including airfare).

ALASKAN ADVENTURES • June 21-July 1, 2011

Embrace Alaska’s rugged beauty while cruising on the elegant Oceania Cruises’ Regatta.
Sail the Seymour Narrows to the magnificent Hubbard Glacier, stopping in the charming
Alaskan ports of Wrangell, Skagway, Kodiak, Sitka and Ketchikan. Price TBD.

VIKINGS, KINGS, & CASTLES • July 14-29, 2011

Explore the rich history and dramatic scenery of Northern Europe while cruising on the
grand and elegant Marina, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship. Interludes in England, Scotland,
Norway, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Wales offer delightful insights into ancient customs
and traditions. From $5,299 per person double occupancy (including airfare).

SCANDINAVIAN & RUSSIAN SPLENDORS • Aug. 7-22, 2011

The best of Scandinavia and Northern Europe is yours to discover in this magical
voyage aboard the intimate 684-passenger Oceania Cruises’ Insignia. Explore scenic
ports, vibrant cities and historic treasures in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany,
Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden. From $5,299 per person
double occupancy (including airfare).

JEWELS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN & GREEK ISLES • Oct. 24-Nov. 4, 2011

Follow the development of great civilizations as you navigate across the sapphire seas
of the Mediterranean on the luxurious Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Ports of call on the
shores of Monaco, Italy, Greece, and Turkey offer a colorful collage of cultural delights.
From $3,499 per person double occupancy (including airfare).

For more information about these exciting tours, to obtain a brochure and learn how to
register, contact the DePauw Alumni Relations Office at alumnioffice@depauw.edu or
call 877-658-2586. More information is available on the Alumni Relations Web site at
www.depauw.edu/alumni.

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Class Notes
1927
Margaret
Johnson celebrated
her 104th birthday,
Oct. 8, 2009.
She lives at 254
N. Merrill St.,
Fortville, IN 46040.
(See photo, left.)
Margaret I. Johnson ’27
1933
Lucy W. Brennan of Garrett, Ind., has
established The Bernard R. Brennan Endowed
Scholarship Fund at DePauw in memory of
her late husband, Bernard “Pete” Brennan.
To honor their long association with the
City of Garrett and DeKalb County, the
Brennan Scholarship Fund will be used to
provide financial aid for students admitted
to and enrolled at DePauw, who have resided
in DeKalb County for at least one year
prior to graduation from a public or private
high school or have been home schooled in
accordance with State of Indiana guidelines,
and have demonstrated financial need.
1940
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
Ruth Ritz Rusie is featured in United Way’s
national brand advertising in 2010 because she
received the most votes in a national contest.
The contest sought “authentic moving stories
of how people are living united.” Ruth is a
91-year-old former teacher who shares her
love of reading with parents and children. She
won the contest with her story, “90 Years and
Still Teaching.” Ruth volunteers helping local
residents with literacy skills. She is co-chair
of the annual campaign for United Way of
Indiana’s Morgan County.
1943
Penny Parker (Ellen Pengilly), Atlanta, is
winning first place honors in the 80+ age group
in international style standard silver categories
in regional ballroom dancing competitions.
1944
Doris Bollinger Armstrong lives at 100
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Woodland Pond Circle, #335, New Paltz,
NY 12561. She would enjoy hearing from
I.
DePauw classmates. Her e-mail address is
doris.b.armstrong@gmail.com.
1947
John “Jack” S. Wells Jr. and Deborah
Trees Loupee ’51 were married May 22, 2009,
on Debbie’s 80th birthday. They live at 901
Bloomfield Club Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI
48301. Jack’s e-mail address is swellj@aol.com.
Debbie’s e-mail address is dloupee@att.net.
1948
John J. Baughman, professor emeritus of
history at DePauw, received the Washburn
Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution’s first-ever award for historic
preservation. He is author of numerous
articles and papers concerning DePauw and
the Methodist Church in Indiana. Baughman
is author of Our Past, Their Present: Historical
Essays on Putnam County, Indiana; and
DePauw University: A Pictorial History.
1951
Deborah Trees Loupee was married on her
80th birthday, May 22, 2009, to John “Jack”
S. Wells Jr. ’47. Debbie was attended by her
son, Richard; son, Robert E. Loupee ’76;
and daughter, Elizabeth Loupee Lippert ’78.
Debbie and Jack live at 901 Bloomfield Club
Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Debbie’s
e-mail address is dloupee@att.net. Jack’s e-mail
address is swellj@aol.com.
Members of the 1951-52 DePauw classes at the Art Institute of Chicago included C. Emily Clifford
Wilson ’51, Barbara Miller Meeker ’52, Janet Lewis Williams ’52, Janet Sollitt Scholtes ’52 and
Richard W. Scholtes. (Barbara Tucker Bryant ’52, not attending this tour, usually joins the group.)
Class Notes Policy
The class notes section of DePauw
Magazine 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. Seminary Street, P.O.
Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037.
You may also fax the information to
765-658-4625 or e-mail to dgrooms@
depauw.edu.
Photographs will be used as space
allows and cannot be returned. If you
submit digital photos, the images should
be shot at the highest resolution on the
digital camera. Images must be saved at the
highest resolution or 300 ppi minimum
in JPEG format.
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, P.O. Box 37, 300 E. Seminary
St., Greencastle, IN 46135-0037. Phone:
765-658-4627; fax 765-658-4625;
e-mail larryligget@depauw.edu.
– Editor

James H. Williams ’52
1952
Barbara Miller Meeker is tour director for
a group of 1951 and 1952 DePauw alumni
who get together annually for a mini-reunion.
This year they met in Munster, Ind., and took
a limousine to the Art Institute of Chicago to
tour the new wing that opened in May 2009.
(See photo, previous page.)
James H. Williams lives in Champaign,
Ill., and was an active member of Champaign
West Rotary Club for 22 years. He received
the Rotarian of the Year honor twice. Because
he was not eligible to receive the award again,
Rotary Club created a special plaque, The
Jimbo Award For Outstanding Services, for
Jim. The plaque has a weed eater depicted on
it because of Jim’s 16-year effort involving
the club with helping the city of Champaign
with its ADOPT-A-Highway project. (See
photo, above.)
1955
Nicholas H. Kalvin and his wife, Judy,
live at 2240 21st St. S.W., Naples, FL 34117.
Nick is a retired ophthalmologist. Their e-mail
address is judithkalvin2240@comcast.net.
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
For a schedule of alumni events and information about alumni services, go to:
www.depauw.edu/alumni/index.asp
1957
Charles E. Ballinger is co-editor of
Balancing the School Calendar: Perspectives
from the Public and Stakeholders. Charles is
executive director emeritus of the National
Association for Year-Round Education. (See
Recent Words, page 24.)
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was a recipient
of the Du Bois Medal, Dec. 4, 2009. The
medal is presented by Harvard University
Institute of Politics W.E.B. Du Bois Institute.
Vernon received the medal in recognition
of contributions to African and African-
American Culture.
1958
Ronald E. Coons and his longtime
companion, Charles Linn, were married
June 27, 2009, in Willimantic, Conn., at St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church. Ron is former senior
warden for the church and currently serves
on the vestry and as assistant organist. Ron is
professor emeritus of history at the University
of Connecticut.
Ruth Falk Redel has had an annual poetry
contest named in her honor by The Heartland
Review, the literary magazine sponsored by
Elizabethtown Community and Technical
College in Elizabethtown, Ky. The poems she
selected for the first contest were published during
fall 2009. Ruth retired from the college in 1999.
She continues encouraging writers and teaches
literature classes for home-schooled students.
Carolyn Hancock Cleland played her first
harp recital on Aug. 30, 2009, in Greensburg,
Ind. Carolyn plays for weddings, parties, at
hospitals, nursing homes and church services.
Carolyn lives at 9754 South 100 East, Milroy,
IN 46156.
1959
Willis “Bing” H. Davis spoke at DePauw
on Oct. 28, 2009, about his life as an artist.
Bing is founder and retired president of the
Willis Bing Davis Art Studio & Gallery in
Dayton, Ohio.
1960
The Black Friar reunion will be held June
11-13, 2010. For more information, contact
Richard M. Bobb at ptbobb@bellsouth.net. .
Nancee Burkett Dickson and her husband,
a surgeon, spent six weeks in a Christian
Class Notes
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
hospital in Bangladesh near the Myanmar
(Burma) border on the Bay of Bengal. On
previous mission trips, they have assisted with
patient care and during this most recent trip,
set up a central storeroom of medical supplies.
Joseph S. Goddard Jr. was inducted
into Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School
Foundation Hall of Fame, Oct. 9, 2009. He
is a veteran sportswriter, and his columns have
appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times and the
Doings of Hinsdale.
Richard “Dick” H. Tomey retired as head
football coach at San Jose State University,
Dec. 5, 2009. He is currently president of
American Football Coaches Association. He
was inducted into Michigan City (Ind.) High
School Football Hall of Fame, July 20, 2009.
1964
Roger B. Nelsen is co-editor of The Calculus
Collection: A Resource for AP and Beyond. He
is professor of mathematics at Lewis & Clark
College. (See Recent Words, page 26.)
1965
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
Robert B. and Elizabeth (Gross) Holland
were recipients of the 2009 Good Samaritans
of the Year Award from Advocate Good
Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill.
In recognition of their contribution toward
inpatient oncology services, the hospital
dedicated the future inpatient oncology unit
in honor of Bob and Betsy’s son, Kenneth B.
Holland ’92, to be named the Kenneth Brooks
Holland Oncology Unit.
1967
Peter T. Allen, president of Peter Allen
& Associates in Ann Arbor, Mich., gave The
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McDermond Center Lecture, Oct. 29, 2009,
at DePauw.
Dianne Senger Williams is president of
Quinebaug Valley Community College in
Danielson, Conn. She received the 2009
A Friend of CONNTAC Award from the
Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative
in recognition of “her work in promoting
and expanding educational opportunities for
Connecticut residents.”
1968
Robert J. Marshall received a Fulbright
Senior Specialist Award in 2007. As a clinical
faculty member at Warren Alpert Medical
School (Brown University) and full-time
assistant director at Rhode Island Department
of Health, he received the award for a scholarly
exchange with Kings College London and the
National Social Marketing Centre. During
the six-week exchange, Marshall taught public
health professionals in the primary care trusts
about the application of social marketing to
problems in public health. He kept a blog
of his experiences, which can be viewed at
www.broadstreetpump-ri.blogspot.com/.
Timothy W. Olson is senior vice president
of business development in Jones Lang LaSalle’s
retail division in Atlanta. He is responsible for
client relationship management.
Rev. Cynthia Stahler Wohlleb is pastor and
a teacher at the First Congregational Norwich
Hill Church in Huntington, Mass.
at The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, Nov.
19, 2009. His speech was titled “The Employee-
Employer Contract In The Global Economy.”
Tim is chairman and chief executive officer of
Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis. He is a member
of the board of directors of Ashland Inc., a
global specialty chemicals company. Tim is a
member of DePauw’s Board of Trustees.
1970
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
James A. Christman was inducted into
the American College of Trial Lawyers in
November 2009. James is an attorney and
partner with the law firm of Wildman,
Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP in Chicago.
J. Patrick Grady is author of Homesteading
Along the Creek: Pioneer Life in Cave Creek,
Arizona, 1890-1940. His book gives a history
of Cave Creek, Ariz., the community where
Patrick lives.
Bruce A. Wohlfeld and his wife, Susan,
live at 411 Walnut St., #4967, Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043. After five years of
retirement, Bruce has taken a position as an
administrative officer with the Peace Corps for
the Eastern Caribbean.
1971
Kay Heckman Hervey received a Life
Time Achievement Award in November 2009,
in recognition of her work with the visually
impaired for more than 30 years.
Dr. Jack A. Lenhart practices family and
geriatric medicine in Schnecksville, Pa. He is
medical director at Valley Preferred.
John T. Neighbours received a 2009
Charles L. Whistler Award, given by the
Indianapolis Mayor’s Office in collaboration
with the Greater Indianapolis Progress
Committee, Oct. 27, 2009. The award
recognizes individuals who, outside the regular
duties of their chosen profession, have brought
together the public and private sectors for civic
improvement in Indianapolis. John is a partner
at the law firm of Baker & Daniels, LLP. and
is chairman-elect of the Greater Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce.
1972
Allen W. Molineux’s composition,
“Amazing Transformations,” was performed in
October 2009 by the Carter Mountain Brass
Band in Gilford, N.H.
1973
Carson R. Yeager is president of Midwestern
states for Northern Trust Corporation. He
is responsible for management of all offices
outside of Illinois.

1969
Dr. John “Jack” W. Payne is chairman of
the obstetrics and gynecology department at
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital in
Illinois. He received the Adventist Midwest
Health Stewardship Award.
Theodore “Tim” M. Solso spoke at DePauw

Rebecca S. Konowicz ’02, Alison E. Frost ’69
and Shalon Schutt Kegg ’04 at the Canadian
International School in Hong Kong, September
2009.
In September 2009, Laurie Duncan-McWethy ’71 hosted a group of alumni and friends at her home in
Boulder, Colo., and for dinner on the Pearl Street Mall. The dinner group included: Back row, left to right,
Burton J. Sears ’70, Marilyn Ehman Dallet ’70, Cathy Healy Hofmann ’69, David L. Wann Jr. ’71,
Max Messman ’71, Barbara Zaring ’69, Laurie Duncan-McWethy ’71 and Christopher J. Wurster
’69. Middle row: Anne Wright Schmidt ’71, Lee W. Milne ’70, Mary Ganz ’71, Lela C. Carney ’70,
Edwina Dorsey Messman, Michele Fort Merrill ’71, Priscilla O’Connell ’71 and Edward M. Greene
’71. Front row: Lynne A. Tweedie ’71 and Wendy Blythe Gifford ’71.

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1974
Elisa A. Turner is a part-time instructor
of English in the College Prep Writing Lab
at Kendall Campus as well as a freelance
writer for ARTnews in Miami. She writes an
art criticism blog and authors the Artcentric
column for Arts Circuits, a print and online
guide to the visual arts in Miami.
1975
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
W. David Wilson is chief financial officer
of Piper Aircraft.
1977
Miriam Ball Yutzy and David Hickman
were married Oct. 17, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
They live at 1292 W. Lynx Way, Chandler,
AZ 85248. David is a professor of trumpet at
Arizona State University. Miriam’s e-mail address
is classictouch@att.net. (See photo, below.)
1978
William C. Clyde is executive vice
president and provost of Manhattan College
in Riverdale, N.Y.
Cheryl L. Keggan is program support
manager for the country of Greece at the Air
Miriam S. Ball ’77 and David Hickman
To update your address call 765-658-4205 or
e-mail jenniferhassler@depauw.edu or fax 765-658-4172.
Class Notes
Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC)
at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Cheryl lives in Beavercreek, Ohio. Her e-mail June 9-13,
address is clkeggan@aol.com.
Kent B. McDill covers the Chicago Bulls 2010
for nba.com, the Web site for the National
www.depauw.edu/alumni
Basketball Association. Kent covered the Bulls
from 1988-99 for the Daily Herald in Arlington
an Equitable Future,” at CGI’s annual meeting
Heights, Ill., and was the only writer to cover
in September 2009, in New York City.
all six NBA champion Bulls teams exclusively.
Carter O. Keith and his wife, Jillian,
Kent became a freelance writer in 2008 and is
announce the birth of their twins, Kelly Jennifer
now covering the Chicago Fire for mlsnet.com,
the Web site for major league soccer. Kent serves
as adviser to the school newspaper at Harper
and Gavin Ogden Keith, Dec. 30, 2009. Carter’s
e-mail address is carterkeith@verizon.net.
College in Palatine, Ill., and writes regularly for
The Professional Skaters Association: PS Magazine.
Barbara Martin Tubekis is one of 20
new members appointed to the Serve Illinois
Commission, which supports community
His e-mail address is kmcdill@aol.com.
volunteerism and administers the AmeriCorps
Russell M. Schwartz earned a master’s
state program in Illinois. Barbara is a member
degree in education from Capella University
of DePauw’s Alumni Board of Directors. She
with a specialization in instructional design
is executive director of the Volunteer Center
for online learning. He has been an adviser to
in Winnetka, Ill.
Liberia International Christian College since
its conception in 2004. Russ’ goal is to use
1981
technology to bring remote instructors in the
United States and other countries to students David A. Borbely is offensive line coach for
at the Ganta campus. the University of Louisville football program.
J. Scott Troeger is office managing partner Donna Good Woodrow was honored as a
at the Elkhart, Ind., office of Barnes & Teacher of Excellence by the South Montgomery
Thornburg LLP. (Ind.) Community School Corporation. She
teaches art at the New Market Elementary
1979 School in New Market, Ind.
Kay E. Pashos is vice president of regulatory
Arthur A. Bryant was named Correctional
affairs and deputy general counsel at Alliant
Educator of the Year by the Indiana
Energy Corporation, based in Wisconsin.
Correctional Association, Oct. 7, 2009. Art
Steven R. Simpson is a partner and
has been a teacher for the Department of
creative director at Goodby, Silverstein &
Correction since November 1980.
Partners in San Francisco. He was a winner in
Glenn E. Davis is a partner at the law firm
the Communication Arts’ 2009 Advertising
of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. in St.
Annual in Menlo Park, Calif.
Louis. His practice focuses on antitrust issues,
Mark P. Utterback is president and chief
securities and corporate litigation. He is a
executive officer of Mental Health America of
member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors.
Eastern Missouri.
1980
1982
Bruce P. Anshutz and his wife, Margie,
Ann P. Corley is in the cast of Law Abiding
adopted Ella Song Anshutz in Guanghou,
Citizen. The movie opened nationwide Oct.
China, Dec. 9, 2008. Ella was born Feb.
16, 2009.
26, 2008. She joins sister Lainey Elizabeth,
J. David Gislason is program director at
6. Bruce is a dentist and recently opened
the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric
Midtown Dentistry in Terre Haute, Ind.,
Medicine at Alton (Ill.) Memorial Hospital.
where he has practiced for the past 20 years.
Brian W. Riley and his family have been
Deborah K. Burand was one of five topic
raising a miracle one puppy at a time for the
leaders for the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative
past three years. The Riley family are volunteer
(CGI). She co-led the Finance Track, “Financing
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puppy raisers for Canine Companions for
Independence, an organization that provides
highly skilled service dogs to individuals with
disabilities.
Lisa E. Ritter lives at 4344 Stillwater Way,
Plainfield, IN 46168. She works for Harris
Bank in Plainfield. Her e-mail address is
lerriter6@comcast.net.
Michael J. Woodruff and Marshall W.
Reavis IV ’84 traveled to Nigeria and Ghana
as part of their board work for Christian
International Scholarship Foundation, a
nonprofit organization that supports doctoral-
level studies for leaders from the developing
world. Mike’s focus was on seminary
curriculum and faculty development, while
Marshall concentrated on microfinance and
entrepreneurialism. Mike is senior pastor at
Christ Church in Lake Forest, Ill., and Marshall
is founder/owner of Chicago-based SVM. (See
photo, below.)
1983
Elizabeth A. Enloe is vice president of
technology at Specialty Risk Services in
Hartford, Conn.
Benjamin P. Hohman and fellow
classmates met in North Capitva Island, Fla.,
in November 2009. (See photo, above.)
Melvin E. Lee is a captain in the United
States Navy. He received the Legion of
Merit Award in November 2009 for actions
Michael J. Woodruff ’82, left, and Marshall W.
Reavis ’84 with Blessing Ogunyemi, wife of one of
the Ph.D. scholar-leaders who has been supported
by the Christian International Scholarship
Foundation. Woodruff and Reavis serve on the
nonprofit organization’s board of directors.
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DePauw classmates from the Class of 1983 met in Florida. They included James M. Mullin ’83, Steven
W. Huber ’83, Stephen E. Bennett ’83, G. Douglas Stewart ’83, Benjamin P. Hohman ’83 and
David A. Morris ’83.
as deputy commander of Task Force 69,
executing submarine operations in the
Atlantic, Mediterranean and the seas
surrounding Africa. Lee serves as chief of staff
to the commander, Navy Region Hawaii. He
and his wife, Maureen, live in Kailua, Hawaii,
with their daughter, Brophy, 11.
Debra Markstone Castino was named
one of the top 10 realtors with F.C Tucker
Company in Indiana. She is a vice president
and lifetime president’s club member. She
lives in Noblesville, Ind., with her husband,
Bill. They have one son in college and another
son in high school. Deb’s e-mail address is
dcastino@talktotucker.com.
David A. Morris was speaker for The
Robert C. McDermond Center Lecture Series,
Nov. 10, 2009. David is senior vice president
and managing director of Grubb & Ellis/
Gundaker Commercial in St. Louis.
Gregory K. Ruark is executive director of
Terre Haute (Ind.) Family Y. Greg is part-time
assistant women’s soccer coach at DePauw.
1984
W. Winston Briggs is a trial lawyer and
owner of Winston Briggs Law Firm in Atlanta.
He focuses on representing people who have
been injured or killed by the negligence and
carelessness of others.
Marshall W. Reavis IV and Michael J.
Woodruff ’82 traveled to Nigeria and Ghana
as part of their board work for Christian
International Scholarship Foundation, a
nonprofit organization that supports doctoral-
level studies for leaders from the developing
world. Marshall concentrated on microfinance
and entrepreneurialism, while Mike’s focus
was on seminary curriculum and faculty
development. Marshall is founder/owner of
Chicago-based SVM and Mike is senior pastor
at Christ Church in Lake Forest, Ill. (See
photo, left.)
1985
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
Mark T. Lancaster is vice president of
business development for Advanced Fund
Administration of the Summit, N.J., office.
John A. Perry is senior associate dean
for BioMedical Advancement at Brown
University. He leads the team that is
responsible for philanthropy, alumni relations
and communications for Brown’s Warren
Alpert Medical School as well as the programs
in biology and public health. He and his wife,

Julie, live in Providence, R.I.
Thomas A. Trowbridge, an oral and
maxillofacial surgeon, was general chair of the
Yankee Dental Congress 35, New England’s
largest dental meeting in January 2010.
Thomas has offices at Lowell Oral Surgery
Associates in Lowell, Mass., and Nashua Oral
Surgery Associates in Nashua, N.H. He and
his wife, Karen, live in North Andover, Mass.
They have two children, Matthew and Rachel.
1986
Jeffrey J. Quinn is head football coach at
the University of Buffalo. Jeff was a finalist for
the 2009 Broyles Award, which is given to the
nation’s top assistant coach.
Scott W. Rasmussen is author of In
Search of Self-Governance. He is founder
and president of Rasmussen Reports, an
independent media company specializing in
the collection, publication and distribution
of public opinion polling information. (See
Recent Words, page 27.)
1987
Christine Anderson Amidon received the
2009 Indiana School Nurse of the Year Award
from the Indiana Department of Education on
Nov. 10, 2009, in recognition for her work. She
is school nurse and health care coordinator for
the Crawfordsville (Ind.) School Corporation.
Dennis E. Bland received Marian
University’s Franciscan Values Award for
leadership in the Indianapolis community.
The award is presented to an individual who
is “deemed to exemplify the teachings of St.
Francis of Assisi, including making efforts to
serve others.” Dennis is president of Center for
Leadership Development in Indianapolis.
Amy Newbanks Letke is founder and chief
executive officer of IntegrityHR in Louisville,
Ky. Amy earned a global professional in human
resources certification from Human Resource
Certification Institute.
Elizabeth Nicely O’Toole and her
husband, Kevin, announce the adoption of
their daughter, Audrey Elizabeth Ru O’Toole,
4, in July 2008, from China. Audrey joins twin
brothers Ian and Paul, 11, and sister, Abby, 6,
who is also adopted from China. The family
lives at 6109 Estuary Court, Fort Collins, CO
80528 in an environmentally friendly house
that they recently built. Beth’s e-mail address
is ba.otoole@comcast.net.
Kent A. Ono is author of Contemporary
Media Culture and the Remnants of a Colonial
Past. Kent is a professor of Asian American
studies and media and cinema studies at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Ill. (See Recent Words, page 26.)
Juliana M. Overmier was a winner of the
2009 Solo Artist Competition sponsored by
Chicago Flute Club. She is an instructor of
music at East Central University in Ada, Okla.
1988
Eric B. Braun is dean of students and associate
professor of higher education administration at
New England College in Henniker, N.H. His
e-mail address is ebraun@nec.edu.
Alexandra Lamson Compton is a member
of the development department at Kenyon
College in Gambier, Ohio. She lives in Newark,
Ohio, with her husband, Jason, and their three
children: Matthew, 11; Christopher, 8; and
Sophie, 5.
Steven C. Salkeld has opened a dental
office, Incredible Changes Dentistry, in
Noblesville, Ind. He lives at 17251 Crescent
Moon Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060.
1989
Brian J. Jaworski was named the 2009
Midwest Conference Coach of the Year. He is
head men’s soccer coach at Grinnell College,
Grinnell, Iowa. Brian was formerly assistant
men’s soccer coach at DePauw.
Scott B. Ullem is vice president and
chief financial officer for Bemis Company in
Neenah, Wis.
Heather K. Unruh is evening news anchor
at Boston’s WCVB-TV.
1990
Andrea Heslin Smiley is president of
VMS. Andrea is a certified Six Sigma black
belt. She is a board member of Indiana
Alzheimer’s Association and Indiana
Commission for Women.
Nancy Knochel Clodfelter and her husband,
Will, announce the birth of their daughter,
Abby Mei Lin Clodfelter, Aug. 3, 2008. The
family lives in Carlsbad, Calif. Nancy’s e-mail
address is nancyclod@yahoo.com.
David B. Lawrence is president of Arts
Council of Indianapolis.
June 9-13,
2010
www.depauw.edu/alumni
Class Notes
1991
Wendell L. Bontrager is executive vice
president at Tower Bank in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Wendell is involved at the board level with
local charitable organizations, including Mad
Anthony’s Children’s Hope House, Youth for
Christ and Fort Wayne Country Club.
Maria Brazil Ianni lives at 6433 High
Drive, Mission Hills, KS 66208. Her e-mail
address is maria.ianni@mac.com.
Amy L. Comer and Kent S. Elliott (Rose-
Hulman Institute of Technology) were married
Dec. 27, 2009. They live at 7 Mark Manor,
Danville, IN 46122 with their children: Leah,
13; Luke, 12; Mark, 9; and Ava, 2.
Barbara Hill Dozier and her husband,
Jason, announce the birth of their daughter,
Elsie Lillian Dozier, May 30, 2009. They live
in Chatham, Ill. Barb is technical consultant
for SynaptiCore LTD. Her e-mail address is
bldjcd@yahoo.com.
Andrew T. Ranck is director of the
Indianapolis community living and support
services program at Damar Services, Indiana’s
oldest private not-for-profit provider
of residential services for children with
developmental disabilities.
Douglas F. Schick earned a master’s degree
in liberal arts from the University of Chicago.
He lives in Chicago. His e-mail address is
dfschick@mac.com.
Dr. Gregory C. Wiggins is a member of the
staff of Bronson Neurosurgery in Kalamazoo,
Mich.
1992
Andrew G. Dismore is senior director
of product innovation for Denny’s Inc. in
Spartanburg, S.C. He received a MenuMasters
Award in the Best Limited-Time Offer
category for his Plain White Shake.
Dr. Kathlyn E. Fletcher and her husband,
Jack Littrell, announce the birth of their son,
Luke Joseph Littrell, Dec. 18, 2009. Luke joins
sister Lily Kae, 3, and brother James Carl, 1, at
their home in Milwaukee. Kathy is associate
professor of medicine at the Medical College
of Wisconsin. Her e-mail address is kathlyn.
fletcher@gmail.com.
James P. Hanlon is a partner with Baker &
Daniels LLP. He was named one of the Forty
Under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Karen L. Jung created www.haiti-aid.org
to help with Haiti earthquake relief. Karen
worked in Haiti for 18 months to help open
and run a health clinic in a small town outside
of Port Au Prince.
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Michael N. Pagano is a member of the
board of governors of the Indiana State Bar
Association. Michael is a magistrate of Lake
Superior Court County Division 3.
Jill Pool Roth; her husband, Brian, their
son, Charlie, 8; and daughter, Naomi, 4, live
in Seattle. Jill teaches high school Spanish.
Brian works for United Airlines. Jill would
enjoy hearing from classmates. Her e-mail
address is jill_roth@email.com.
Michael G. and Ann (Walters) Randall
announce the birth of their daughter, Emeline
Beatrice Randall, July 30, 2009. Emeline joins
brother Bennett, 5, and sister Josie, 3. Mike’s
e-mail address is mikerandall30@hotmail.com.
Ann’s e-mail address is aer1731@hotmail.com.
1993
Richard W. Abraham and his wife, Ruth,
announce the birth of their daughter, Annabel
Grace Abraham, Aug. 16, 2009. Rick’s e-mail
address is rwabraham@cox.net.
Stephanie J. Pedretti is a flutist and
performed at Duncan Hall in Lafayette, Ind.,
Nov. 1, 2009. Her latest CD is Parisian Nights.
Tamika Ragland Nordstrom is one of The
2009 Legal Elite: Georgia’s Most Effective
Lawyers selected by Georgia Trend magazine.
She was also named as a Rising Star for 2009.
Tamika is a partner at Miller and Martin,
PLLC, in the Atlanta office. She practices in
the area of employment litigation defense.
Mary Kay Rivard and Bobby Dorr were
married Oct. 23, 2009, on Marco Island, Fla.
They live in Breckenridge, Colo. On Nov. 19,
2010, Mary Kay was invited to Washington,
Mary Kay Rivard ’93 and Bobby Dorr wedding
party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
included Emily Smith Coolidge ’93, Andrew P.
Coolidge ’93 and Kathryn E. Heeke ’93.
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D.C., to testify in front of the House
Subcommittee on early childhood elementary
and secondary education of Congress for June 9-13,
a hearing on improving the literacy skills
of children and young adults. Mary Kay is 2010
student services director for Summit School
www.depauw.edu/alumni
District in Colorado. Her e-mail address is
mk.dore@yahoo.com. (See photo, below left.)
to her as she delivered a lecture to the
Janet L. Tennyson and her husband,
Management Fellows at DePauw. Angie is the
Hug Manzano, announce the birth of their
founder of Angie’s List. She was a participant
son, Benjami Manzano, Nov. 5, 2009. Janet
in a White House forum, Jan. 14, 2010,
is an administrator with Oxford TEFL in
discussing modernizing government.
Barcelona, Spain. Hug is a director with
Kelly Novy Anderson is a nursing home
Banesto Bank. Janet’s e-mail address is janet.
administrator. She and her husband, Brad,
tennyson@gmail.com.
have been traveling the country, living in nine
Mark A. Toole is a world religions professor
states in the last five years.
in the religion and philosophy department at
Patrick “Pat” B. Roberts and his wife,
High Point University in High Point, N.C.
Allison, announce the birth of their son,
Kerri (Wightman) and Mark W. Nelson
Ryder Don Roberts, June 2, 2009. Ryder joins
announce the birth of their son, Cooper James
sister, Sophia, 3, at their home in High Bridge,
Nelson, June 26, 2009. Kerri and Mark were
N.J. Pat is director of college scouting for the
married Nov. 3, 2007, in Atlanta and live in
Cleveland Browns.
Ypsilanti, Mich. Mark is a lawyer in private
practice with Murphy & Nelson as well as the
1996
part-time magistrate for Ypsilanti Township’s
14-B District Court. Kerri is an executive Alina Bower Willig and her husband, Chris,
meeting manager for Eagle Crest Conference announce the birth of their son, Bower Christiaan
Resort. Willig, Jan. 11, 2010. Bower joins sister Gracie
Jane, 6, at their home in Winona Lake, Ind.
1994 Philip J. Hiscock is chief of the criminal
division of the McHenry County (Ill.) State’s
Jeffrey S. Smith is owner of the
Attorney’s Office.
Indianapolis-based business City Wide
Kendra D. Roberts is a master jeweler.
Maintenance, a management company for
She was on an episode of HGTV’s That’s
the building maintenance industry. Jeffrey
Clever! filmed in her studio in New York City.
received the 2009 Best of Business Award in the
Her inspiration and work was featured in the
janitorial service, contract basis category, from
February 2009 issue of Jewelry Artist magazine.
the Small Business Commerce Association.
Daniel R. Roy
Dr. Donald “Mick” N. and Mary (Reid
is a partner in
’97) Sullivan announce the birth of their
Indianapolis law
daughter, Beatrice Adelaide Sullivan, Oct. 14,
firm of Baker &
2009. Beatrice joins brother Oscar, 3, at their
Daniels. He focuses
home in Springfield, Ill. Mick is an orthopaedic
his practice in
surgery resident at Southern Illinois University.
business litigation.
Mary retired after nine years of service as a
(See photo, right.)
firefighter in Decatur, Ill. Mick’s e-mail address
Kathleen Shean
is dsullivan@siumed.edu. Mary’s e-mail address
Zapata is director Daniel R. Roy ’96
is weaselreid@yahoo.com.
of organizational development for Rasmussen
College in Burr Ridge, Ill. She graduated from
the 2009 Rasmussen Leadership Institute, a
1995
professional development program.
Laura Allport Hammack is a member of David C. Wolf and Norie Kizaki were
the Monroe (Ind.) County YMCA board of married in Nata, Japan. They live in Boulder,
directors in Bloomington, Ind. Colo. Norie is a rock climbing guide and
Angela Hicks Bowman was honored founder of Undiscovered Japan, which
Oct. 27, 2009, with DePauw’s Robert specializes in luxury travel tours to western
C. McDermond Medal for Excellence in Japan. David is chief investment officer and
Entrepreneurship. The medal was presented

a managing partner of BSW Wealth Partners,
an independent wealth advisory firm. David
would enjoy hearing from DePauw classmates.
His e-mail address is david@bsw.com. (See
photo, right.)
1997
Matthew W. Bowers and his wife, Emeli,
announce the birth of their daughter, Lily
Lynn Bowers, Oct. 2, 2009. Matt and Emeli
live in Henderson, Nev. They both work for
Harrah’s Entertainment. Matt’s e-mail address
is mbowers82@hotmail.com.
Stuart R. Buttrick is a partner with the
law firm of Baker
& Daniels LLP
in Indianapolis.
He was named
to the editorial
advisory boards
with Law360, a
daily newswire for
business lawyers.
Stuart R. Buttrick ’97
(See photo, right.)
Mary (Reid) and Donald “Mick” Sullivan
’94 announce the birth of their daughter,
Beatrice Adelaide Sullivan, Oct. 14, 2009.
Beatrice joins brother Oscar, 3, at their home in
Springfield, Ill. Mick is an orthopedic surgery
resident at Southern Illinois University. Mary
retired after nine years of service as a firefighter
in Decatur, Ill. Mary’s e-mail address is
weaselreid@yahoo.com. Mick’s e-mail address
is dsullivan@siumed.edu.
Dr. Devon Thompson Ebbing and her
husband, Jonathan, announce the birth of their
daughter, Greta Jane Ebbing, July 17, 2009.
Greta joins brother A.J., 5, and sister Stella, 3, at
their home in Vancouver, Wash. Devon works
part time as a pediatrician at the Vancouver
Clinic. She is a volunteer leader of the clinic’s
Reach Out and Read program, which promotes
the importance of parents reading to their
young children every day. Devon’s e-mail
address is devon-elizabeth@msn.com.
1998
Jaime Best Guthals is director of public
relations for Interweave, one of the country’s
largest art and craft media companies.
Angelette Hines Williams is university
relations manager for ITT Corporation’s
space systems division in Rochester, N.Y.
For a schedule of alumni events and information about alumni services, go to:
www.depauw.edu/alumni/index.asp
Class Notes
David C. Wolf ’96 and Norie Kizaki wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Laura Boback Wolf ’90 and Heather D. Wolf ’99.
She is responsible litigation and transactions and general business
for managing all litigation. (See photo, below left.)
aspects of the
college recruiting 1999
process. Angelette
Patricia A. Guagliardo and Jeffrey D.
was selected as a Mohl were married Oct. 24, 2009, in Chicago.
recipient of the They live in Indianapolis. Tricia teaches small
Rochester Business business development classes and coaches new
Journal’s Forty entrepreneurs. Jeff runs his own Web and
Angelette Hines
Under 40 awards. multimedia design business. (See photo, next
Williams ’98
(See photo, right.) page.)
Heather McKay Jackson and her husband, Jessica Hayden Hornocker and her
Aaron, announce the birth of their son, Ryan husband, Dennis, announce the birth of their
Thomas Jackson, Sept. 23, 2009. They live son, Charles “Charlie” Dennis Hornocker,
in Wylie, Texas. Heather’s e-mail address is Aug. 23, 2009. Charlie joins brothers
hmjackson77@yahoo.com. Hayden, 5, and James, 3, at their home in
Jennifer Philips Bott and her husband, Indianapolis. Jessica is a private tutor and
John, announce the birth of their son, Owen stay-at-home mom. She would enjoy hearing
Randolph Bott, Sept. 17, 2009. Jennifer was from classmates. Her e-mail address is
named Outstanding Junior Faculty of the Year at thehornockers@sbcglobal.net.
Ball State University. She is the executive director Dr. Kirstin P. Rhinehart is a partner in
of the M.B.A. and graduate certificate programs the eye care practice of Doctors Kintner and
at Ball State’s Miller College of Business. Shearer in Mishawaka, Ind. Kirstin practices
C a s s i d y in the areas of pediatrics and contact lenses.
Ruschell Rosenthal Jonathan R. Secrest is an associate with
joined the law the business law firm of Roetzel & Andress,
firm of Stites & practicing in the Columbus, Ohio, and Fort
Harbison, PLLC, in Lauderdale, Fla., offices. Jon focuses his
the firm’s Louisville, practice on employment-related matters.
Ky., office. She is Bradley K. Stevens was named one of the
a member of the Forty Under 40 by the Indianapolis Business
construction service Journal. Brad is head men’s basketball coach at
Cassidy Ruschell group and focuses Butler University.
Rosenthal ’98 on construction
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Patricia A. Guagliardo ’99 and Jeffrey D. Mohl ’99 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the
wedding included W. Kenney Marlatt ’00 (groomsman), Jason M. Anders ’97, William C. Marlatt ’65,
Benjamin C. Everson ’99, Brian J. Fisher ’97, S. Troy Cummings ’96, Kelly A. Conway ’99 (maid
of honor), Richard F. Jones ’98, Erica K. Amoni ’99, Brian A. White ’99, Kirstin P. Rhinehart ’99,
Allison K. Bell ’00 and Brian Abrahams
Amber L. Ewing ’99, Ryan J. Danks ’99 (groomsman), Katy J. Brett ’01, Kimberly Paradise Ridder
’99, John H. Bankhurst ’99 (groomsman), Elizabeth L. Martin ’99, Nicole B. Johnson ’99, Julie Kasl e-mail address is marshallsims@hotmail.com.
Wood ’99, Jeremy P. Seitz ’99 and Elizabeth Hambidge Seitz ’00. Sean J. and Katherine (Sermersheim ’02)
Sreniawski announce the birth of their son,
2000 Super Lawyers. Jennifer focuses her practice on Jacob Casimir Sreniawski, Feb. 13, 2010. Sean is
products liability, premises liability, toxic tort, pursuing a master’s degree in physician assistant
studies at the University of Central Florida.
June 9-13,
contract law and insurance defense litigation.
She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and Katie is project manager at the University of

2010 son. (See photo, below left.) Central Florida. They live in Orlando, Fla.
Jennifer Murman Rolfsrud and her
husband, Ford, announce the birth of their 2001
www.depauw.edu/alumni daughter, Kaia Lynn Rolfsrud, Jan. 26, 2009. Sarah Campbell Wood and her husband,
Allison K. Bell and Brian Abrahams Jennifer is an attorney. Ford is a junior high Robert, announce the birth of their daughter,
(University of Missouri) were married June 5, school math teacher. Harker Broussard Wood, April 6, 2009. They
2009, in Negril, Jamaica. They live in Dallas. W. Marshall Sims is brand manager for live in Colleyville, Texas. Sarah’s e-mail address
(See photo, above right.) Gillette at The Procter & Gamble Company. His is scampbellwood@hotmail.com.
Jason J. Biss and Jill M. Tyner (Creighton
University) were married July 11, 2009, in
Kansas City, Mo. They live at 3652 Ellison
Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Jason
earned a law degree from Creighton University
School of Law and is a deputy prosecutor
with Tippecanoe County (Ind.) Prosecutor’s
Office. Jill is pursuing a degree in pharmacy
from Purdue University School of Pharmacy.
Jason’s e-mail address is jjbiss@hotmail.com
(See photo, right.)
Jennifer Burger
Herrmann is a
partner in the
Indianapolis law
firm of Kightlinger
& Gray, LLP.
Jennifer was listed
in the Rising Stars Jason J. Biss ’00 and Jill M. Tyner wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
List published John B. Holborow ’00, Jason R. Gray ’00, Larry G. Jovanovic ’00, David W. Garrison ’01, Andrew
in 2010 Indiana Jennifer Burger D. Elliott ’00, Anna Rivard Biss ’04, Ian E. Biss ’04 (best man and brother of the groom), Erin
Herrmann ’00 McDaniel Jovanovic ’00 and Erica Kruse Garrison ’01.

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Kara B. Cebuiko recently earned a doctoral
degree in sociology from Indiana University.
She is a member of the sociology department
at Providence College in Providence, R.I.
Melissa (Dorko) and Jacob A. Swartz ’02
announce the birth of their son, Bastian Asher
Swartz, June 22, 2009. They live in Chicago.
Joy M. Duginske and Frederick M.
Crampton were married Dec. 30, 2006. They live
in Chicago. Joy is a student at Loyola University’s
School of Social Work. Fred is director of
pharmacy business services at Cancer Treatment
Centers of America. (See photo, below.)
Jennifer (Geary) and Jess D. Riefe announce
the birth of their daughter, Paige Caroline Riefe,
Nov. 7, 2009. They live in Chicago.
Erin (Hogan) and Greggory R. Simril
announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia
Ryan Simril, Sept. 26, 2009. Lydia joins
brother Eli, 4, and sister Reagan, 3, at their
home in Noblesville, Ind. Erin’s e-mail address
is hogan4444@hotmail.com. Gregg’s e-mail
address is gregg.simril@chrobinson.com.
Kristina Kelwaski Pauling and her
husband, Josh, announce the birth of their
daughter, Anna Elizabeth Pauling, Dec. 21,
2009. They live in Lancaster, S.C. Their e-mail
address is kristipauling@hotmail.com.
Katherine M. McCleary obtained National
Board Certified Teacher status in 2009; less
than 3 percent of teachers in the nation
achieve this certification. She earned a master’s
degree in education from DePaul University
in 2004. Katherine is an English teacher and
instructional support coach at St. Charles
North High School. She and her husband,
Benjamin J. Griswold ’01, live in St. Charles,
Ill. They have a daughter, Laine, 1. Katherine’s
e-mail address is katherine.mccleary@d303.org.
Vanessa E. Von Hendy and Christopher
Wilson were married, Oct. 16, 2009, in Hahei,
Joy M. Duginske ’01 and Frederick M. Crampton ’01
To update your address call 765-658-4205 or
e-mail jenniferhassler@depauw.edu or fax 765-658-4172.
Vanessa E. Von Hendy ’01 and Christopher Wilson
New Zealand. Vanessa is a veterinary resident
in small animal internal medicine at Purdue
University. Her e-mail address is vvonhend@
purdue.edu. (See photo, above.)
2002
M e l i s s a
M. Britton is
Latino Outreach
coordinator
for the city of
Bloomington, Ind.
Melissa received
the Emerging
Leader Award, in
Melissa M. Britton ’02 recognition of her
work with Latino immigrants, given during
Women’s History Month in 2009 by the City
of Bloomington Commission on the Status
of Women. She also received the Producer
of the Year Award from WFHB radio station
for work producing the ¡Hola! Bloomington
Class Notes
Sara J. Grunden ’02 and Stephen Kuhs
Spanish language public affairs radio show.
(See photo, center left.)
Michael C. and Anne (Plymate ’03)
Field announce the birth of their daughter,
Elizabeth Jane Field, Aug. 5, 2009. They live
in Chicago. Mike is a high school social studies
teacher. Anne is associate brand manager
at Kraft Foods. Mike’s e-mail address is
mfield48@yahoo.com. Anne’s e-mail address
is annepfield@sbcglobal.net.
Sara J. Grunden and Stephen Kuhs were
married Oct. 17, 2009, in Richmond, Va.
Sara is a copywriter at The Martin Agency, an
advertising agency in Richmond. Her e-mail
address is wormfood33@gmail.com. (See
photo, above.)
Elisha L. Modisett earned a J.D. degree from
Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
She is government and public affairs manager for
Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis.
Natalie M. Moore and Blake A. Koriath
(University of North Carolina) were married
May 30, 2009, in Carmel. Ind. Natalie is a Six
Sigma Black Belt at Eli Lilly and Company.
Blake is a senior financial analyst at ExactTarget.
They live in Fishers, Ind. Their e-mail address is
koriath@me.com. (See photo, next page.)
Katherine (Sermersheim) and Sean J.
Sreniawski ’00 announce the birth of their son,
Jacob Casimir Sreniawski, Feb. 13, 2010. Katie
is project manager at the University of Central
Florida. Sean is pursuing a master’s degree in
physician assistant studies at the University of
Central Florida. They live in Orlando, Fla.
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Jacob A. and Melissa (Dorko ’01) Swartz
announce the birth of their son, Bastian Asher
Swartz, June 22, 2009. They live in Chicago.
Alexander H. Yates and Jessica Fogle were
married Dec. 20, 2008, in Indianapolis. Alex’s
e-mail address is alexhyates@hotmail.com.
(See photo, below right.)

2003
Guillermo “Will” Amezcua is a member of
a team of students at Northwestern University’s
Kellogg School of Management that has taken
first place at the Kellogg Biotech & Healthcare
Case competition. Will is a member of
DePauw’s Alumni Board of Directors.
Aarti A. Bajaj earned a master’s degree
in economics from Vanderbilt University in
2006. She is a doctoral degree candidate in the
Department of Educational Leadership and
Policy Studies in the School of Education at
the University of Kansas. Her e-mail address is Natalie M. Moore ’02 and Blake A. Koriath wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
abajaj@ku.edu. included Mary K. Huse ’02, Heidi Rochner Thayer ’02, Andrew T. Thayer ’02, Kristal Brick Rauch
John “J.T.” Benton is a member of the ’02, Christi Soule Thompson ’02, James B. Combs ’99, Katherine Sermersheim Sreniawski ’02, Richard
advisory board of GreenNurture. J.T. is senior E. Schulte ’69, Macey Wenzel Judd ’02, Haley Carney Altman ’02, Richard C. Kraege ’70, Anne
vice president of sales at Higher Ed Growth. Beekman Kraege ’70, Nancy L. Nicely ’01, Michael L. Smith ’70, Susan Leet Smith ’71, Sarah Smith
Jacob J. Coy is senior associate and Moore ’01 (bridesmaid), Gregory McGarvey ’72, Stephen L. Todd ’91, Nikki Dillard ’01 (bridesmaid),
executive assistant to the director of conduct Brian W. Jennings ’99, Darcy L. Vannatta ’02 (bridesmaid), Kyle J. Moore ’00 (groomsman), Hilary
policy at Financial Services Authority. Jacob is A. White ’02 (bridesmaid), P. Heath Hayward ’02 (groomsman), Tara Karasch Hayward ’02, Kyle W.
a member of the division’s senior management Maynor ’02, Lauren Knauer Stahl ’02, Chad W. Hinton ’01, Jacob P. Bracken ’02, Amy Kostrzewa
team, sits on the joint risk committee for Bracken ’02, Jonathan A. Klinginsmith ’99 and Megan Greves Klinginsmith ’99.
conduct issues and is a member of the senior
policy board. He co-authored two guides
to further financial capability in the United
Kingdom. His e-mail is jacob@xinchai.net.
Meghann Huels Dials was The Robert C.
McDermond Center Lecture Series speaker,
March 4, 2010, at DePauw. Meggie is partner
relationship manager at ExactTarget.
Alyssa L. Klein earned a master’s degree
in higher education administration from
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College in May
2009. She is John E. Dolibois European Center
coordinator at Miami University of Ohio. Alyssa
would enjoy hearing from DePauw classmates.
Her e-mail address is kleinal@muohio.edu.
Anne (Plymate) and Michael C. Field
’02 announce the birth of their daughter,
Alexander H. Yates ’02 and Jessica Fogle wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Elizabeth Jane Field, Aug. 5, 2009. They
Christopher L. Grashoff ’01, Sarah Holian Grashoff ’01, Zachary A. Miller ’02 (groomsman), Todd J.
live in Chicago. Anne is an associate brand
Lane ’01 (groomsman), Jeffrey A. Springer ’01 (groomsman), Whitney D. Ramsay ’06, Katherine E.
manager at Kraft Foods. Mike is a high school
Rappaport ’09 (bridesmaid), James V. Cerone II ’86, Bradley A. Pierce ’01, Nathan R. Husmann ’01
social studies teacher. Anne’s e-mail address
(groomsman), Molly Carrell Pierce ’01, Rebecca Collevechio Applegate ’02, Kyle A. Applegate ’01, Brian
is annpfield@sbcglobal net. Mike’s e-mail
P. Tyler ’01, Seth E. Johnson ’01, Matthew P. Dinn ’02 (groomsman) and Heather Boody Dinn ’02.
address is mfield48@yahoo.com.

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2004
Matthew J. Kleymeyer and Andrea K.
Speller ’06 were married Sept. 26, 2009, in
Indianapolis. (See photo, page 50.)
Christopher B. Lett and Kendell C.
Crager ’07 were married July 18, 2009, in
Greencastle, Ind. (See photo, left.)
Elin P. Raun and Blake C. Royer ’05 were
married, Aug. 1, 2009, in Bloomington, Ind.
(See photo, below left)
Stephen J. Robinson is a student at
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of
Management pursuing, a master’s degree in
business administration.
Kathryn L. Welter and Rick Bieterman
were married on Feb. 12, 2010, in San
Francisco. Katy earned a law degree from the
University of Chicago Law School in June
2009. She and her father will open Welter
National Bank in Valparaiso.

2005
Kendell C. Crager ’07 and Cristopher B. Lett ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the

June 9-13,
wedding included S. Brett McArthur ’07, Allison Koehler Curtis ’07, Samuel S. Rund ’08, Nancy
Palmeter Harkness ’89, Robert B Batchelder Jr. ’90, Joshua M. Yoder ’05, Andrew L. Schmitt ’04,
Kristin Briney Schmitt ’05, Scott A. Harkness ’89, Leanne Longstreth Batchelder ’89, Louis A.
Pagano Jr. ’08, Wesley M. Anderson ’06, Ryan P. Bezy ’03, Benjamin A. Betz ’04, Timothy D. 2010
Tharp ’03, Laura B. Schafer ’06, Matthew P. Galasso ’06, Jami Snodgrass Bezy ’03, Kelly Roske
Bennett ’04, Laura Tharp Brim ’01, Andrew D. Demorotski ’03, Ryan A. Spaulding ’04, Elizabeth
www.depauw.edu/alumni
A. Farrelly ’07, Danielle L. Elsner ’07, Jennifer Townsend Galasso ’07, Catheryne E. Shuman
Kirsten Brown Rohrscheib and her
’08, Elizabeth A. Haneline ’07, L. Matthew Bennett ’03, Kathryn Dyall Nicely ’06, Carolyn R.
husband, Brad, announce the birth of their
Thatcher ’07, Jennifer A. Bonesteel ’05, Christine M. Garrabrant ’05, Lyndsay L. Moy ’10, Brooke
son, Luke Jeffrey Rohrscheib, Sept. 7, 2009.
Hartings Uebelhor ’05, Eileen M. Wiedbrauk ’06, Matthew J. Frye ’08, M. Katherine Kaminski
Audra M. Butts is grant director for
’07, Elisabeth Sugrue Button ’05, Scott O. Ludlow ’03, Jennifer Pope Baker ’89, Charlene D.
Indiana Department of Transportation.
Becker ’06, Daniel L. Solis ’07 and Katherine S. Holloway ’07.
Tanner J. Coulter and Erin E. Dodd ’06
were married Aug. 16, 2008, in Indianapolis.
Tanner’s e-mail address is tannercoulter@
gmail.com. Erin’s e-mail address is ecoulter6@
gmail.com. (See photo, page 49.)
Aaron M. Gress is a Peace Corps volunteer
working in sustainable agriculture in Ecuador.
He is working on crop and livestock production
and preservation, organizing networks of local
farmers and teaching business practices to
members of the agricultural community.
Lya M. Kostroski and Todd Hurst
(University of Indianapolis) were married Oct.
17, 2009, in Minneapolis. Lya and Todd live
in the Twin Cities area. Lya’s e-mail address is
lyahurst@gmail.com. (See photo, next page.)
Kyle P. McGrath and Danielle M. Dravet
Elin P. Raun ’04 and Blake C. Royer ’05 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding ’07 were married Oct. 10, 2009. (See photo,
included Joanne Royer Barnard ’86, Natalie Biddlecombe Johnson ’04, Mary Hancock Starkey ’04, page 51.)
Austin M. Diaz ’05, Molly V. Young ’04, Lauren M. Peoples ’04, Matthew J. Henning ’97, Matthew Blake C. Royer and Elin P. Raun ’04 were
D. Dellinger ’97, Erin S. Hayne ’04, Nicholas D. Kindelsperger ’05, Brooke Bailey Seufert ’04, J. married, Aug. 1, 2009, in Bloomington, Ind.
Kyle Sturgeon ’06, Tyler S. Hollett ’05, Bradley E. Bachmann ’78, Amy MacDoniels Rhodes ’04. (See photo, left.)
Christopher V. Rhodes ’03, Maxwell T. Wastler ’03 and Jason A. Asbury ’95. Laura M. Windisch and Jason Mahaffey

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(United States Air Force Academy) were
married Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
Laura is an ICU nurse. Jason is a B-52 pilot
for the Air Force. They live in Minot, N.D.
Laura’s e-mail address is laura.m.mahaffey@
gmail.com. (See photo, below right.)
Sarah E. Young and David J. Hafley were
married Aug. 8, 2009, in Indianapolis. They
live in Austin, Texas. David is a Web developer
for MyEdu.com. Sarah is pursuing a master’s
degree in architecture at the University of
Texas. (See photo, below right.)
Lya M. Kostroski ’05 and Todd Hurst wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Sara
2006 M. Peterson ’05 (bridesmaid), Peter W. Kostroski ’07 (groomsman), Natalie K. Beardsley ’07 (bridesmaid),
Jessica A. Beeson and John Tocco (Holy Maegan Rooke Waltz ’05, Trent C. Waltz ’05, Victoria Klaubo Patrick ’04, Ryan E. Patrick ’04, Emily
Cross University) were married Aug. 7, 2009, R. Knarr ’05, Sheila M. Madden ’05, Jordan A. Dillon ’05, Claire L. Hinsch ’05, Gina M. Mancuso
in Nashville, Ind. They are living in Vietnam. ’05, Deborah Davila Neves ’05, Molly E. Herrmann ’05, Kristopher A. Kozlowski ’05, Melissa A. Llano
Jess is the director of the American Chamber ’05, Stephanie Hartman Marston ’05, Benjamin G. Marston ’04, Ryan M. Heffernan ’06, Andrea
of Commerce and works for the United Way Speller Kleymeyer ’06, Kye T. Hawkins ’06, Michelle L. Rhodes ’05, Jane S. Davis ’05, Amy E. Allen ’05,
of Vietnam. John works for Gannon Vietnam. Dianne Korff Beardsley ’75, Richard L. Beardsley ’75 and Carl A. Beardsley ’09.
Jess’ e-mail address is jessica.ann.beeson@
gmail.com. (See photo, next page.)
Craig A. Cunningham is an associate with
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, in Indianapolis.
He practices in the litigation department. He
earned a J.D. degree from the University of
Illinois School of Law.
Erin E. Dodd and Tanner J. Coulter ’05
were married Aug. 16, 2008, in Indianapolis.
Erin’s e-mail address is ecoulter6@gmail.com.
Tanner’s e-mail address is tannercoulter@
gmail.com. (See photo, next page.)
Iris L. Dooling was named an Eli Segal Laura M. Windisch ’05 and Jason Mahaffey wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included
Fellow at the Corporation for National and Jacklyn Norris Roth ’06 (maid of honor), John M. Roth Jr. ’04, Justin B. Mathes ’06, Annette Hammes
Community Service, the national service Brolsma ’05, Christopher W. Brolsma ’05 and Andrea E. Sununu (professor of English at DePauw).
agency that oversees AmeriCorps. Iris is a
former AmeriCorps member.
Stephanie T. Gurga is an artist on piano,
harpsichord, organ and fortepiano. She has
appeared in concert as soloist, accompanist,
chamber musician and choral conductor, giving
performances in Europe and the United States.
Lauren E. Hendrix and James C. Vasquez
(University of St. Louis) were married April 25,
2009, in St. Louis. They live in Ballwin, Mo.
Lauren is a chiropractor. Jamie is a consultant
Sarah E. Young ’05 and David J. Hafley ’05 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
with restaurant.com. Lauren’s e-mail address is
included Jacqueline B. Natz ’05, Jennifer B. Ryan ’05, David J. Edmonds ’04, Meredith B. Rinaker
laurenevasquez@gmail.com. (See photo, next
’05, Nancy Eshcoff Boyer ’73, Sarah “Sally” Graser Gray ’73, Deborah J. Daniels ’73, Kimberlee
page.)
Tweedy Young ’73, Michelle L. Rhodes ’05, Brannon W. Hart ’05, Bethany G. Brewer ’05, Zachary
Elizabeth “Libby” A. Huffman participated
D. Peterselli ’05, Marshall F. Kuresman ’05, Kate R. Nickols ’05, Alexandra G. Gray ’05, Philip
in the Ride for World Health cross-country
D. Gray ’13, Julie V. Thayer ’06, Elliott J. Powell ’05, Katherine S. Smith ’05, Eliza P. Johnson
bike ride April-May 2010. The cyclists rode
’05, Katherine Gehring Erdel ’04, Mary R. Godley ’07, Natasha Ranjan ’05, Laura L. Kurdys ’05,
from San Diego, Calif., to Washington, D.C.,
Allison C. John ’04, Anna C. Vander Broek ’05, Jameson A. Young ’02, R. Gray Tweedy ’80, Blake
a 3,300 mile journey. Libby is a student at The
L. Erdel ’04, Matthew J. McMahon ’05, Matthew A.J. Duchene ’05, Michael G. Mehringer ’05,
Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Michael E. Alwan ’04, Jason R. Schwerdt ’05, Lauren M. Guggina ’07, Jonathan G. Hart ’05,
Andrea K. Speller and Matthew J.
Kyle J. Danforth ’05, James D. Larson ’05, William B. Elliott Jr. ’07 and Michael S. Mioduski ’05.
Kleymeyer ’04 were married Sept. 26, 2009,
Attending but not pictured was Kyle Tweedy Davis ’84.

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in Indianapolis. (See photo, next page.)
Amanda B. Stafford and Daniel M.
Lewallen were married Oct. 10, 2009, in
Indianapolis. (See photo, next page.)

2007
Kendell C. Crager and Christopher
B. Lett ’04 were married July 18, 2009, in
Greencastle, Ind. (See photo, page 47.)
Bryan J. Dobrik is director of a short
film, Robert Shaw, which was shown at the
Orlando Film Festival. The film stars Brendan
P. Berigan ’07 and the score was composed by
Benjamin H. Moy ’10. The film was accepted
into six additional upcoming festivals and can
be viewed at IMDB.com.
Jessica A. Beeson ’06 and John Tocco wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding included Jonathan Danielle M. Dravet and Kyle P. McGrath
C. Coffin ’06, Michael S. Stanek ’06, Katherine A. Billman ’06, Emily M. Steele ’06, John C. Stephens ’05 were married Oct. 10, 2009. (See photo,
’06, Whitney M. Long ’06, Robert A. Blau ’06, Joel R. Duckworth ’06, Moira K. Vahey ’08, Kathleen A. page 51.)
Gutting ’06, Adam J. Devlin ’05, Claire S. Sorenson ’06 and William M. James ’06. Brittany E. Durr and Kevin “Drew” Beck
’08 were married Sept. 12, 2009, in Zionsville,
Ind. (See photo, page 51.)
Michael S. Morris Jr. won four awards in
recognition of his work for Indiana’s Jasper Herald,
Dec. 5, 2009, presented by the Hoosier State
Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. He
now works for the Houston Chronicle.

Tanner J. Coulter ’05 and Erin E. Dodd ’06 wedding party. DePauw alumni and friends attending the
wedding include S. Page Cotton ’71 (professor of kinesiology and the Theodore Katula Director of Athletics
at DePauw), Rex A. Call (director of sports medicine and associate professor of kinesiology at DePauw),
Ryan M. Sipe ’05, Christopher H. Thiele ’06, Anthony M. Williams ’05, Bret M. Govert ’05, Matthew
J. Kleymeyer ’04, Brian S. Gooch ’06, Christine T. Pavlovich ’06, Elizabeth M. Thiele ’08, Blair A.
Loftspring ’06, Michelle E. Weber ’09, Mark J. Farmer ’05, Ryan G. Dodd ’10 (usher), Bryce A. Skeeters
’04, Emily Johnson Skeeters ’06, R. Page Cotton ’05 (groomsman), Chad A. Call ’06 (groomsman),
Jonathan D. Salisbury ’05 (groomsman), Troy L. Wyss ’05 (groomsman), Mark A. Prosser ’05, John
A. Wallace ’04, Kyle T. Clemens ’05, Kristen Thrine Clemens ’05, Alexander B. Penning ’06, Allison Lauren E. Hendrix ’06 and James C. Vasquez
A. Baccich ’07, Narda Greising Cotton ’72, Debra Alcorn Hutchens ’73, Kye T. Hawkins ’06, Natalie wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the
Shaffer Govert ’05, Kenneth M. Cochran ’03, Joy A. Collins ’09, Lisa H. Chambers ’06, Andrea Speller wedding included Johanna L. Fickenscher
Kleymeyer ’06, Nicole R. Pence ’06, Andrew W. Breck ’06 (usher), N. Evan Shook ’05 (groomsman), ’06 (bridesmaid), Elizabeth A. Huffman ’06
Danielle Courier Prosser ’05, John R. Laughlin ’05 (groomsman), Andrew R. Bagley ’04, Peter J. Lazaroff (reader), Michael S. Spiegel ’06, Tiffany C.
’07, Christopher K. Kessler ’03, Andrew P. Johnson ’07, Patrick J. Mitchell ’06 (captain of the ushers), Carson ’06, Leslie N. Dillon ’06, Stephanie M.
Janet “Jess” Blandford Lukens ’06 (bridesmaid), Mary J. Musca ’06, Janis E. Steck ’06 (bridesmaid), Yoder ’06, Jeana M. Wissing ’06, I. Katherine
Julie O. Fries ’06 (bridesmaid), Lindsay Weber Gotwald ’06 (maid of honor), Jennifer Fedchak Call ’06 Cook ’06, Amanda Willingham Wyant ’07,
(bridesmaid), Natalie L. Dressel ’06 (bridesmaid), Lowell M. Huffman ’06, C. Landis Cullen ’06, Marc Drew W. Wyant ’07, Abigail S. Laymon ’07,
D. Pfleging ’03, Andrew E. Breeden ’05, D. Curran Clark Jr. ’06, Michael J. Seay ’05, Rebecca J. Gaines Elizabeth Ulrich Tremblay ’07, Benjamin R.
’07, Whitney M. Long ’06, Claire Sorenson Devlin ’06, Graham A. Lukens ’06 (usher), David A. Storms Stallsworth ’06, Jared D. Mann ’06, Kate
’04, Mark R. Alson ’05, Kiel A. Bowen ’05, Melissa Walpole Mattingly ’07, Alexander B. Martin ’07, Evans Mann ’06, Daniel P. Bretscher ’06, and
Matthew J. Deahl ’06, Dylan C. Allread ’07 and John C. Stephens ’06. Ryan J. Fenstermaker ’05.

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2008
Kevin “Drew” Beck and Brittany E. Durr
’07 were married Sept. 12, 2009, in Zionsville,
Ind. (See photo, next page.)
Sarah J. Flick and Michael J. Bruce were
married June 27, 2009, in West Chester, Ohio.
(See photo, next page.)
Kathryn W. Gobel joined the Peace Corps
in Sept., 2008. She lives in the small village of
Ranwas, which is located on Pentecost Island,
a part of the Republic of Vanuatu. Katie has
become fluent in the village’s languages and
is teaching as well as developing grants and
improvement programs. You can contact Katie
at Peace Corps Volunteer, Ranwas Primary
School, Ranwas Village, c/o Erica Santos,
Peace Corps Volunteer, Pangi Village, South
East Pentecost, South Pacific, Vanuatu. Andrea K. Speller ’06 and Matthew J. Kleymeyer ’04 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending the
Michael P. Lindsey is a faculty member wedding included Kyle L. Allen ’04, Megan L. Bevington ’03, Kodie K. Bonebrake ’04, Andrew E.
of the KM Music Conservatory in India. He Brandstatter ’07, Bess M. Browning ’07, Lauren I. Brummett ’06, Patrick D. Brunette ’04, Lisa
is a percussionist. Michael teaches Western H. Chambers ’06, Christopher B. Consolo ’05, Kathryn M. Deppe ’07, Kyle A. Dobbs ’09, Aaron
music theory and jazz history and he leads the L. Drake ’04, Natalie L. Dressel ’06, Darren E. Eblovi ’04, Arthur D. Fisher Jr. ’04, Allison E.
percussion studio. Fisher ’07, Tara Bevington Fleck ’03, Ross B. Fleck ’04, Rebekah L. Gebhard ’06, John S. Gergely
’04, Kye T. Hawkins ’06, Ryan M. Heffernan ’06, Sara N. Hedrick ’06, Laura Strup Hillenburg
2009 ’06, John M. Hillenburg ’06, Anna Cooper Kendall ’02, Wesley S. Kendall ’01, Lya Kostroski Hurst
Erin M. Donahue is a software engineer ’05, Georgianne Siepka Mastison ’04, Melissa Walpole Mattingly ’07, Eric T. Mattingly ’06, Kelly
for Lockheed Martin in Boulder, Colo. Erin J. Patterson ’04, Christine T. Pavlovich ’06, Nicole R. Pence ’06, Sarah L. Plymate ’06, Michelle L.
teaches workshops on robotics and served as Rhodes ’05, Amanda C. Royalty ’06, Steven J. Setchell ’96, Ashley E. Sewell ’06, Jonathan R. Taylor
a virtual mentor to a team preparing for the ’04, Wesley T. Thornhill ’04, Union M. Williams ’04 and Bradford T. Wochomurka ’04.
Microsoft Imagine Cup, an international
technology youth challenge.
Laura A. Frigo is interning at the Education
USA office in Mexico City, promoting a
United States higher education to citizens. As
a DePauw student, Laura traveled to Mexico
City during a Winter Term.
Richard J. Reynolds III was a recipient
of The Wall Street Journal 2009 Student
Achievement Award.

To update your
address
call 765-658-4205
or e-mail Amanda B. Stafford ’06 and Daniel M. Lewallen ’06 wedding party. DePauw alumni and friends
attending the wedding were Hannah F. Wieland ’07, Dane C. Wilson ’06, Chad M. Homan ’06,
jenniferhassler@ Gary R. Rom ’06, Abigail Troutman Rom ’06, Jaimes M. Waymouth ’06 (groomsman), Lisa
Holtkamp Kreuzman ’05, Scott R. Kreuzman ’06, Dustin S. Hertel ’07, Michelle King Hertel ’07,
depauw.edu N. Joseph DiSalvo ’06 (groomsman), Elizabeth G. Pollom ’06 (bridesmaid), Reid D. Murtaugh ’06,
Craig A. Cunningham ’06, Jeffrey A. Hansen (associate professor of chemistry at DePauw) and Richard
or fax 765-658-4172. C. Martoglio (assistant professor of chemistry and director of Quantitative Reasoning Center). Wedding
photo by Jessica Milano Limeberry ’06.

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Danielle M. Dravet ’07 and Kyle P. McGrath
’05 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending
the wedding included Lee M. Sisler ’73, Robert
A. Farrow II ’07, Loran A. Sandman ’07,
Alexander B. Penning ’06, Christopher B.
Consolo ’05, Matthew M. Ferrell ’05, Clayton
T. Ludlow ’05, Matthew R. Kapfhammer ’05,
William C. Riley ’05, Andrew D. Gagle ’05,
Drew A Lohoff ’07, Matthew J. Ogle ’05,
Anthony M. Williams ’05, Brittany R. Hizer
’04, Lee A. Brant ’06, Robert E. Quast ’85,
Lindsay E. Tato ’05, Michelle L. Rhodes ’05,
Katherine M. Murphy ’07, Sean M. Teska ’08,
Jonathan C. Bostrom ’06, Mark R. Alson ’05,
Ryan M. Sipe ’05, Robin E. Ebert ’05, Lauren
J. Curosh ’07, Melissa Walpole Mattingly ’07,
Eric T. Mattingly ’06, Allison A. Baccich ’07, Lesley R. Sisler ’07, Sarah K. Gagle ’07, Brett A. McGrath ’08, Trent C. Waltz ’05, Maegan Rooke
Waltz ’05, Jennifer E. Jessen ’07, Sarah K. Brucks ’07, Emily A. Waterman ’07, Ryan R. Pluth ’08, Gregory P. Dahman ’08, Bryan D. Cuculich ’05,
Christopher C.D. Sprehe ’07, Michael P. Triplett ’06, Jennifer Miller Triplett ’05 and Amy C. Miller ’08.

Brittany E. Durr ’07 and Kevin “Drew” Beck

’08 wedding party. DePauw alumni attending
the wedding included Danielle R. Brueck ’07
(bridesmaid), Erin L. Weaver ’07 (bridesmaid),
Andrew M. Bever ’08 (groomsman), Kraig A.
Kirchner ’07 (usher), Ross A. McEntarfer ’07
(usher), Christine L. Heumann ’07, Kyra Reed
Tipton ’07, Susan M. Cordes ’07, Mary Beth
Robinson Riley ’07, Grace A. Noppert ’08, Mark
C. Abdon ’08, Siobhan M. Lau ’09, Charles X.
Yang ’08, Natalie L. Ciambrone ’09, Erin E.
Ketchem ’10, Amy R. McDonald ’08, Alexandra
A. Keihner ’08, Katherine N. Birge ’08, Kendal R.
Gulbrandsen ’08, Gillian S. Lackey ’08, Donald
L. Person Jr. ’07 and Cynthia L. Stoffel ’07.

Sarah J. Flick ’08 and Michael J. Bruce wedding

party. DePauw alumni attending the wedding
included Chad M. Byers ’08, Hannah E.
Marston ’08 (co-maid of honor), Lauren M.
Wiehl ’08 (bridesmaid), Michael J. Cowden ’08,
Lauren T. Huff ’08, Tara E. Langvardt ’08,
Paige E. Stallings ’08, Elle K. Cordes ’08 (co-
maid of honor), Ernesto A. Perez ’08, Rachel M.
Gill ’09, Lauren J. Rees ’09, Kimberly D. Hamer
’08, Chelsy K. Patterson ’09, Abigail L. Currens
’08, Audrey R. Porter ’09, Carolyn A. Bartlett
’09, Brittney K. Nondorf ’08, Sarah J. Drew
’08, Sarah A. Baker ’08, Jason M. Loreaux ’08,
Morgan L. Price ’08, Gwen M. Haehl ’08, Anne
V. Mail ’10, Ellen C. Mail ’10, Jillian N. Barr
’08, Gretchen J. Haehl ’08, Alison M. Andrews
’08 and Ali C. Murtaugh ’08.

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Obituaries
Betty Shrock Beck ’27, Aug. 8, 2009, in
Prescott Valley, Ariz., at the age of 102. She
was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was
an instructor, professor and author. She was a
founding faculty member of Grand Canyon
University in Phoenix, where she taught for
more than 30 years. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
John E. Edwards ’32, Jan. 7, 2010, of Salt
Lake City, at the age of 99. He was a member
of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He
was an investment manager for Prudential
Insurance Company of America and, later,
a trust manager with Walker Bank. He was
preceded in death by his wife.
Anna Grau Kaser ’32, Oct. 16, 2009, in
Goshen, Ind., at the age of 98. She was a member
of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She retired as a
music and art teacher from Indianapolis Public
Schools after 25 years of teaching. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
Francis W. Pritchard ’33, Sept. 29, 2009,
in La Jolla, Calif., at the age of 97. He was
a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a
Rector Scholar. He was a Presbyterian minister
and served churches in Texas, Tennessee and
Iowa. He was preceded in death by his first and
second wife. His survivors include his wife.
Eugene Gelbaugh ’34, Oct. 19, 2009, of
Largo, Fla., at the age of 97. He was a Rector
Scholar. He was a retired accountant from the
finance department for the City of Springfield,
Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife.
Winifred Medcalf Happel ’34, Oct. 31,
2009, in Palm City, Fla., at the age of 96. She
was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Raymond Happel ’33, and son,
Raymond T. Happel ’70. Her survivors include
a sister, Dorothy Medcalf Denning ’34, and
daughter, Barbara Happel Reynolds ’62.
Natalie Walters Nelson ’34, Nov. 3, 2009,
of Mishawaka, Ind., at the age of 96. She was
a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She
was a retired teacher in the South Bend (Ind.)
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schools. She was preceded in death by her
husband and brother, Leon T. Walters ’40.
Elizabeth Erdman Taylor ’35, July 16,
2009, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., at the age
of 95. She was a member of Alpha Gamma
Delta sorority. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Philip D. Taylor ’35. Her
survivors include a daughter, Carol Taylor
Neudorfer ’66.
Joe H. Petty ’36, Feb. 12, 2010, in Terre
Haute, Ind., at the age of 94. He was a member
of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
He worked for the Indiana Employment
Security Division for nearly 48 years, including
more than 40 years as manager of the six-
county area office in Terre Haute, Ind. He was
preceded in death by his wife.
Elinor Turner Platt ’36, Oct. 5, 2009, of
Denver, at the age of 94. She was an English
and Latin teacher from 1943 until retirement
in 1976. She was preceded in death by her
husband.
Patricia Atcherson Neller ’37, Sept. 1,
2009, of Coronado, Calif., at the age of 92.
She was a homemaker. Her survivors include
her husband.
Marguerite Daniels Armstrong ’37, Feb.
14, 2010, of Norwich, Conn., at the age of 94.
She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
She was a retired social worker. She worked for
the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut
and served as director of the Department of
Family and Children Services. Later, she was
an associate professor at the University of
Connecticut School of Social Work. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
Marjorie Dausses Wichlei ’37, Dec. 19,
2009, of Madison, Wis., at the age of 95. She
was a homemaker. Her survivors include her
husband.
Mary Robison DuVall ’37, Dec. 17, 2009,
of Buxton, Maine, at the age of 94. She was a
member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Margaret Yoder Keys ’37, Sept. 29, 2009, of
Waterford, Mich., at the age of 93. She taught
at Gallaudet College and Brooklyn Polytechnic
College. She was preceded in death by her
brother, Marion H. Yoder ’33. Her survivors
include two sisters, M. Anne Yoder Bowden ’48
and Susan Yoder Jackson ’64.
Alice Edelmaier Taglauer ’38, Nov. 11,
2009, of Longwood, Fla., at the age of 92.
She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority.
She was director of Winter Park (Fla.)
United Methodist Church kindergarten for
11 years, education director of Community
Coordinated Child Care of Central Florida
for 20 years, and was an adjunct instructor
in early childhood education for Rollins
College Graduate School. She was preceded
in death by her husband and sister, Esther
Edelmaier Trautwein ’30. Her survivors
include two daughters, Joyce Taglauer Green
’75 and Gretchen Taglauer Krivoshia ’78;
granddaughter, Lauren M. Krivoshia ’07; and
son-in-law, Judson C. Green ’74.
June Konecy Bruce ’38, Oct. 7, 2008,
of Sterling, Ill., at the age of 91. She was a
member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a
homemaker. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Wallace M. Bruce ’38.
Jonathan P. Lancaster ’38, Oct. 15, 2009,
of Austin, Texas, at the age of 92. He taught
school for nearly 20 years and, later, sold
school supplies until his retirement in 1981.
His survivors include his wife.
Virginia Neal Spannuth ’38, Nov. 25,
2009, of Loganville, Ga., at the age of 92.
She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority. She taught in the Indiana schools of
Noblesville, Frankton and Madison Heights.
She was preceded in death by her husband and
sister, Elizabeth Neal Owen ’37.
Robert B. Rinehart ’38, April 11, 2009, of
Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 93. He was a
member of Delta Chi fraternity. He retired in
1984 as president and chairman of the board
from Dreibelbiss Abstract & Title Company
after 38 years of service. His survivors include
his wife.
John A. Spaulding ’38, Aug. 29, 2009, of
Sun City West, Ariz., at the age of 93. He was
a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a
finance officer with the Railroad Retirement
Board in the Chicago area. He was preceded in
death by his wife.
George D. Casgrain ’39, May 18, 2009,
of Victorville, Calif., at the age of 93. He was
a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He retired
as director of purchasing for Henry Pratt
Corporation in 1981. He was preceded in
death by his wife and sister, Carol M. Casgrain
’38.
Elaine Morrison Porter ’39, Oct. 5, 2009,
of Bend, Ore., at the age of 92. She was a
member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a
homemaker and, later, a nurse in the intensive
care unit at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital.
Her survivors include her husband.
Jeanne Pauley Wiig ’39, May 16, 2008, of
Honolulu, at the age of 90. She was a member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was
a visual design teacher for 26 years at the
University of Hawaii and a design consultant.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Sarah Pope Overman ’39, Dec. 8, 2009, in
Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 94. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was
instructor of nursing at Baptist Hospital School
of Nursing and University of Tennessee School
of Nursing. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Richard R. Overman ’39, and two
brothers, Loren B. Pope ’33 and Seth A. Pope
’36. Her survivors include a granddaughter,
Angela Chapman Sanders ’92.

Martha Whitcomb Forster ’39, Oct. 12,
2008, of Traverse City, Mich., at the age of
91. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
John I. Church ’40, Jan 22, 2010, in
Springfield, Va., at the age of 90. He worked
for the CIA from 1957-72. He was preceded
in death by his first wife. His survivors include
his second wife.
Dixon P. Downey ’40, Jan. 25, 2010, in
Vero Beach, Fla., at the age of 91. He was a
member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He was
founder of Franklin Plastics in Pennsylvania
and held several patents. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Frances Place Downey
Class of 1913; his wife; brothers Daniel G.
Downey ’45 and Russell Downey Jr. ’43; and
aunt, Edna M. Place Class of 1905.
Jane A. Ellis ’40, Feb. 24, 2008, of St.
Louis, at the age of 89. She was a member of
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She retired as an
advertising and liaison manager for Christian
Board of Publications in St. Louis.
Dr. G. Tyson Carpenter ’41, Feb. 5, 2010,
of St. Joseph, Mo., at the age of 90. He was
a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was
a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Rector
Scholar. He was a physician specializing in
internal medicine. He retired in 1995 after
almost 50 years of practice. His survivors
include his wife.
Annamargaret Chapman Clutter ’41,
Feb. 19, 2010, in Evansville, Ind., at the age
of 89. She was a member of Alpha Omicron
Pi sorority. She was a lifetime member of
The Washington C. DePauw Society. She
was a homemaker and community volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Raymond O. Clutter ’39, and son, David R.
Clutter ’67. Her survivors include a daughter,
Carol Clutter Gormley ’72.
George R. Gilkey ’41, Feb. 9, 2010, in
La Crosse, Wis., at the age of 91. He was a
member of Men’s Hall Association. He was a
Rector Scholar and member of Phi Beta Kappa.
He was an emeritus professor of history at the
University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. He was
preceded in death by his first and his second
wife. His survivors include a brother, Leslie L.
Gilkey ’37; nephew, Thomas G. Gilkey ’65;
and niece-in-law, Mary Alexander Gilkey ’65.
F. Richard Schnackenberg ’41, Sept. 23,
2009, of Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 89. He
was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity,
He was an instructor executive, director and
president of Uniscope. His survivors include
his wife.
Paul C. Souder ’41, Nov. 29, 2009, of
Lansing, Mich., at the age of 88. He was
a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He
was a Rector Scholar. He was inducted into
DePauw’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990.
He began his career with Michigan National
Bank in 1946, was elected president in 1972
and retired as chairman of the board in 1985.
After retirement, he served as director of Auto
Owners Insurance Company and 22 other
corporations. He was preceded in death by
his father, Dewey C. Souder ’22, and brother,
Philip E. Souder ’50. His survivors include his
wife, Doris Elliott Souder ’43.
Donald E. Stullken ’41, Dec. 13, 2009,
of Pensacola, Fla., at the age of 89. He was
a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a
retired scientist form NASA Johnson Space
Center. He received an Alumni Citation
from DePauw in 1966 and was the Old Gold
Goblet recipient in 1971. He was preceded
in death by his brother, Edward H. Stullken
Jr. ’68, and sister, Mary Stullken Lee ’44. His
survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Russell
Stullken ’42; sister, Ruth Stullken Witner ’51;
and son, Russell E. Stullken ’67.
Jean Zion Andreae ’41, Jan. 23, 2010, of
Sturgeon Bay, Wis., at the age of 89. She was
a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Margaret A. Voirol ’42, Oct. 8, 2009, in
Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 89. She was
a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was
a teacher for 41 years, including 38 years
teaching vocal music for Warsaw (Ind.)
Community Schools.
Janet Barr Trovillion ’43, Nov. 14, 2009,
of LaGrange Park, Ill., at the age of 88. She
was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
She was a homemaker. Her survivors include
her husband; daughter, Megan Trovillion
Heller ’72; and son-in-law, Eric R. Heller ’72.
Carroll D. Harrod ’43, Feb. 1, 2010, in
Vero Beach, Fla., at the age of 88. He was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He
was employed with General Motors Company’s
Oldsmobile division as national owner relations
manager, and he later served as the Chicago
zone business management manager. After
retirement from General Motors, he worked in
real estate. He was preceded in death by his first
wife and brother, Gordon R. Harrod ’36. His
survivors include his wife.
Annette Pavey deLorenzi Whatley ’43,
Oct. 9, 2009, in Dunedin, Fla., at the age of
89. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta
sorority. She was a homemaker.
John C. Siegesmund Jr. ’43, Sept. 1, 2009,
of Littleton, Colo., at the age of 87. He was
a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a
Rector Scholar and member of Phi Beta Kappa.
He was a lifetime member of The Washington
C. DePauw Society. He served on DePauw’s
Board of Trustees from 1974-78. He was a
retired attorney. His survivors include his wife.
Robert F. Slutz Jr. ’43, Dec. 20, 2009,
in Manassas, Va. He was a member of Phi
Gamma Delta fraternity. He was a retired
commissioned foreign service officer with the
Class Notes
United States Department of State, serving for
more than 25 years. His survivors include his
wife, Rose Vierling Slutz ’43.
Robert R. Brillhart ’44, Oct. 31, 2009, of
Lafayette, La., at the age of 87. He was a member
of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a geologist
in the oil business from 1947 until his retirement
in 2001. His survivors include his wife.
Jean Gilchrist Hobe ’44, Dec. 29, 2009, in
Fort Atkinson, Wis., at the age of 86. She was
a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Frederick B. Hobe ’44.
Her survivors include a son, Matthew G. von
Hobe ’78.
Eleanor McIndoo Couch ’44, Nov. 21,
2009, in Greensburg, Ind., at the age of 86.
She was a French, Spanish and English teacher
at North Decatur (Ind.) High School for
10 years. She was preceded in death by her
husband. Her survivors include a son, Thomas
R. Couch V ’83.
Donald L. Galbraith ’44, Nov. 19, 2009,
of Rancho Mirage, Calif., at the age of 87.
He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He
was a Rector Scholar. He served in the United
States Marine Corps from 1942-64, retiring as
major. Later, he became director of Aerospace
Corporation, retiring in 1989, following 25
years of service. His survivors include his wife.
Marjorie Inwood Mondecar ’44, Oct.
18, 2009, of Atlanta, at the age of 87, from
complications following a stroke. She was a
retired Atlanta public school art teacher.
Howard A. Silsdorf ’44, Oct. 26, 2009,
of Lincolnshire, Ill., at the age of 87, He
was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
He worked in advertising and sales. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy
Ostrand Silsdorf ’45. His survivors include a
daughter, Nancy Silsdorf Harbottle ’67.
Virginia Spencer Abbott ’44, Feb. 25,
2009, in Auburn, Calif., at the age of 87. She
was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
She was a retired medical laboratory technician
from Auburn Faith Hospital as well as a retired
real estate broker. She was preceded in death
by a brother, Robert S. Spencer ’44.
Harriett Deturk Nutter ’45, Jan. 15, 2010,
of Martinsville, Ind., at the age of 86. She was
a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
She was an interior designer for more than
40 years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William G. Nutter ’44.
Nancy Jackson McNamara ’45, Feb. 2,
2010, in Munising, Mich., at the age of 86.
She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband.
Gordon D. Nelson ’45, Feb. 12, 2010,
in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 86. He
was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He
was an account executive with Merrill Lynch
from 1950 until his retirement in 1983. His
survivors include his wife.
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Class Notes
Dr. William C. North ’45, Jan. 7, 2010,
in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 84, from
complications of a stroke. He was a member
of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was a physician
and educator. From 1950-59 he taught at
Northwestern Medical School, and from 1959-
65 he taught pharmacology and anesthesiology
at Duke University Medical School in Durham,
N.C. From 1965-93 he taught at the University
of Tennessee, retiring as an emeritus professor.
He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Arlene Boss North ’46. His survivors include
his wife and son, William T. North ’72.
Betty Miller Stoltz ’46, Dec. 12, 2009,
of Coral Gables, Fla., at the age of 85. She
was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was
a homemaker and a church organist. Her
survivors include her husband.
Stewart Neff ’46, Dec. 6, 2009, in Marion,
Ind., at the age of 85. He was a member of
Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was employed by
Durham Manufacturing Company as a sales
executive, retiring after 12 years of service. His
survivors include his wife.
Wayne R. Crozier ’47, Jan. 12, 2010, of
Napa, Calif., at the age of 85. He was a retired
captain from the United States Navy. His
survivors include his wife.
James R. Mathias ’47, Nov. 28, 2009, of
Yorkville, Calif. He was a member of Lambda
Chi Alpha fraternity. He retired as a school
superintendent after 30 years of service.
Following retirement, he was a real estate
broker for 26 years. He was preceded in death
by his wife.
Carol Sears Hess ’47, Jan. 29, 2010, in
Des Plaines, Ill., at the age of 84. She was a
member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Jean Young Eyrich ’47, April 15, 2009,
of Cincinnati, at the age of 83. She was a
member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her mother, Clara Skillen Young ’20,
and husband, Albert H. Eyrich Jr. ’47.
Dale R. Detlefs ’48, Nov. 14, 2009, in
Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 82. He worked
for a business and estate tax consulting firm
and for Prentice-Hall Publishing and Bendix
Aviation in Davenport, Iowa. Later, he was
employee relations manager for American
Air Filter in Louisville, Ky., and also taught
human resources classes at the University of
Louisville. His survivors include his wife;
son, Paul S. Detlefs ’77; and daughter-in-law,
Katie Cassidy Detlefs ’81.
Phyllis Lewis Gardner ’48, Jan. 22, 2010,
of Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 83. She was a
member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She
hosted a radio show in Connersville, Ind., and
later worked in radio in Dayton for 10 years.
She was a homemaker. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Earl B. Gardner Jr. ’48.
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Edward D. Porter III ’48, Sept. 5, 2009,
of Indianapolis, at the age of 84. He was a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
He was a pharmaceutical sales representative
for GlaxoSmithKline for more than 30 years,
retiring in 1988. His survivors include his
wife, Marian Osborn Porter ’47.
Eustace K. Shaw ’48, Nov. 6, 2009, in
Newton, Iowa, at the age of 84. He was a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He
was editor and publisher of Shaw Newspapers
as well as chairman of the board from 1993
until his retirement in 2003. His survivors
include his wife.
Robert E. Allard ’49, Feb. 6, 2008, of
Waianae, Hawaii, at the age of 81. He was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He
was a retired United States Navy commander,
and later, retired from Harbor Airline in Oak
Harbor, Wash., as an aviator. His survivors
include his wife.
Stephen A. Bryant ’49, Jan. 18, 2010, in
Fremont, Mich., at the age of 85. He was a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
He retired as chief attorney for Amway
Corporation. He was preceded in death by
his father, Harold W. Bryant Class of 1910;
mother, Mary Harrison Bryant Class of 1910;
second wife, Kate Idema Bryant ’41; brother,
Harold W. Bryant Jr. ’49; and brother, John
H. Bryant ’35. His survivors include his wife
and nephew, John H. Bryant Jr. ’68.
James F. Burleigh ’49, Jan. 10, 2010,
of Golden, Colo., at the age of 85. He was a
member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was a
retired sales manager for Sheaffer Pen Company.
His survivors include his wife, Janet Swaim
Burleigh ’48; son, Timothy S. Burleigh ’73;
daughter-in-law, Susan Henderson Burleigh
’73; daughter, Kathryn Burleigh Denny ’75;
and son-in-law, Gordon B. Denny ’76.
Elmer E. Callaway ’49, Nov. 15, 2009, in
Venice, Fla., at the age of 86. He was a member
of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a
high school football, basketball, wrestling
and golf coach and biology teacher in Onarga
and Sherrard, Ill.; in Greencastle, Ind.; and in
Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his
first and second wives. His survivors include a
son, Rex Callaway ’73.
Louis W. Des Prez III ’49, Jan. 2, 2009,
of Cloverdale, Calif., at the age of 83. He was
a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a
retired manager of McGraw Hill Information
System in Seattle.
Alfred D. Dixon ’49, Feb. 16, 2010, in
Lenexa, Kan., from a heart attack. He was
a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was
employed by the Aero Drapery Company for
30 years, including managing the Kansas City
division. His survivors include his wife, Sara
Calvert Dixon ’49.
Paula Karr Wampler ’49, Aug., 29,
2009, in Park City, Utah. She worked in
radio broadcasting in Indianapolis. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
Doris Leirer Kett ’49, Jan. 25, 2010, in
Logansport, Ind., at the age of 83. She retired
from the personnel department at Sears
Roebuck & Company in Gary, Ind. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
James W. Armstrong ’50, Jan. 27, 2010,
in Byron, Ill., at the age of 85. He was a
member of Delta Chi fraternity. He retired as
purchasing agent in the international division
of Rockford Products after 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann
Weingartner Armstrong ’49.
G. Richard Danielson ’50, Nov. 29,
2009, of Sarasota, Fla., at the age of 82. He
was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He
was a Rector Scholar. He retired from IBM
Corporation after 32 years of service. He
was preceded in death by a brother, Harry
E. Danielson Jr. ’44. His survivors include
his wife, Phyllis Nelson Danielson ’52, and
daughter, Mary Danielson Foxwell ’78.
Mabel Hines Hood ’50, Dec. 5, 2009, of
Charleston, W.Va., at the age of 81. She was
a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She was a
social worker. She was preceded in death by
her husband.
Joan Barnes Nicholson ’51, Sept. 3,
2009, of Indianapolis, at the age of 80. She
was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
She taught anthropology at IUPUI, Indiana
University Purdue University Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her mother,
Freda Arthur Barnes ’21.
John J. Oster ’51, April 19, 2009,
in Weston, Wis., at the age of 80. He
taught political science at the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point from 1962-92. His
survivors include his wife.
Josephine Scribner Wilson ’51, Oct. 25,
2009, of Barrington, Ill., at the age of 80. She
was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She
was a homemaker. She was preceded in death
by her husband.
Eugene V. Smith ’51, July 9, 2009, in
Sarasota, Fla., at the age of 79. He was a member
of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a professor
of sociology at Indiana State University from
1967-1997. His survivors include his wife, and
sister, Jessie Smith Carpenter ’47.
Dr. Paul C. Vietzke ’51, Dec. 12, 2009,
in Oakland, Calif., at the age of 79. He was
a member of Men’s Hall Association. He was
a Rector Scholar. He was a retired internist
in private practice in the San Francisco Bay
area. He was preceded in death by his father,
Paul C. F. Vietzke ’26, and his mother, Alice
Maunder Vietzke ’28. His survivors include a
brother, Wesley M. Vietzke ’59; sisters, Joyce
Vietzke Allen ’53 and Kathleen Vietzke Evans
’61; brother-in-law, Melvin L. Allen ’53; and
two nieces, Pamela Allen Diliberto ’77 and
Emily E. Evans ’98.

Marilyn Earle Thrall ’52, Dec. 22, 2009,
in Falls Church, Va., at the age of 79, from
cancer. She was a member of Alpha Omicron
Pi sorority. She was a retired librarian. Her
survivors include her husband.
Marvin E. Gavin ’52, Aug. 20, 2009, of
Chicago, at the age of 79. He was a member
of Men’s Hall Association. He was a Rector
Scholar and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was
a former member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors.
He was a retired Cook County (Ill.) judge.
Howard L. Zarse ’52, Oct. 26, 2009, of
Chalmers, Ind., at the age of 85. He worked
for a public accounting firm in Chicago and,
later, was head accountant for the University
of Chicago, retiring in 1978. He was preceded
in death by his first and second wives. His
survivors include his wife.
Max E. Coats ’53, Jan. 27, 2010, in Sturgis,
Mich., at the age of 78. He was a member of
Delta Chi fraternity. He was a store manager for
JCPenney for 37 years. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Nancy McGrew Coats ’53. His
survivors include a brother, Sidney O. Coats,
’56 and sister-in-law, Adrianne Nail Coats ’56.
Walter M. Hertel Jr. ’53, Dec. 24, 2009,
of Marco Island, Fla., at the age of 78. He
was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity.
He retired as a regional sales manager for
Olin Matheson after 43 years of service. His
survivors include his wife.
Phyllis Pierce Finfgeld ’53, Feb. 1, 2010,
in Peoria, Ill., at the age of 79, following heart
surgery. She was director of religious education
at First Methodist Church in Streator, Ill.,
gave private piano lessons and judged vocal
music contests. Later, she taught vocal music
and first grade at Henry (Ill.) grade school for
25 years. Her survivors include her husband,
Richard K. Finfgeld ’53.
Dr. Robert D. Tolbert ’54, Jan. 4, 2010, of
Tampa, Fla., at the age of 77. He was a member
of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a physician. He
was part owner and founder of Professional
Medical Services of Tampa, retiring in 1987.
His survivors include his wife.
Suzanne Axt Reininga ’55, Nov. 17,
2009, in Oak Brook, Ill., at the age of 76,
of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
She was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She
was retired chair of the French department at
Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove, Ill.
Later, she was a homemaker. Her survivors
include her husband.
Peter M. Dawson ’55, Jan. 28, 2010, of
Birmingham, Mich., at the age of 77. He was
a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He
was an automotive engineer and worked for
Chrysler, Ford and Car Skates. His survivors
include his wife, Julia Whitney Dawson ’58.
Richard H. Burgess ’56, Aug. 15, 2008,
Sycamore, Ill., at the age of 74, following a
lengthy illness. He was a member of Sigma
Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He retired as
compliance officer from the Terra Financial
Companies, Ltd., in Oak Brook, Ill., in 1999.
His survivors include his wife.
Dorothy Dale Gough ’56, Nov. 9, 2009,
of Lexington, Ky., at the age of 75. She was
a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a
lab technician for St. Joseph Hospital as well
as the University of Kentucky Hospital. Her
survivors include her husband and brother,
Charles H. Dale ’50.
May Gilbert Edmunds ’56, Feb. 25, 2009,
in Kirkwood, Mo., at the age of 74, from
cancer. She was a member of Kappa Kappa
Gamma sorority. She was a school teacher,
lab technician and homemaker. Her survivors
include her husband, Robert W. Edmunds
’55, and sister, Anne Gilbert Fox ’62.
Janet Parker Farnsworth ’56, Sept. 27,
2009, of Hot Springs, Ark., at the age of 74.
She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She
was a homemaker and community volunteer.
Her survivors include her husband and sister,
Susan Parker Jones ’63.
Milton E. Pharr ’56, Nov. 4, 2009, in
Williamstown, Mass., at the age of 75. He
was a member of Men’s Hall Association. He
was a Rector Scholar. He retired as manager
of the Social Security Administration office in
Pittsfield, Mass. His survivors include his wife.
Dr. Robert H. Winemiller ’56, Oct. 14,
2009, of Rochester, Minn., at the age of 74.
He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
He was a physician specializing in nephrology
at Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic from 1968 until
his retirement in 1993. His survivors include
his wife, Norma Hawkinson Winemiller ’56.
Sandra Edmonds Cole ’58, Oct. 13, 2009,
of Stono Ferry, S.C., at the age of 72. She was
a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She
was director of the largest figure skating school
in the greater Chicago area for 20 years. She
was preceded in death by a sister, Nanette
Edmonds North ’56. Her survivors include
her husband; nephew, Richard W. North ’87;
and niece-in-law, Leslie Alexander North ’87.
Dr. Jay S. Reese ’58, Nov. 3, 2009, of
Wesley Chapel, Fla., at the age of 72, after a
long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was
a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was
a physician in family practice. His survivors
include his wife.
Donald C. Snyder ’59, Dec. 29, 2009, of
Hartwell, Ga., at the age of 72. He was a member
of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar. He was retired managing editor for the
American Ceramic Society. His survivors include
his wife, Kathleen Lewis Snyder ’61.
Robert A. Nagy ’60, Nov. 12, 2008, of
Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 70. He was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He
was a Rector Scholar. He was an attorney in
private practice in Elyria, Ohio. His survivors
include his wife.
Amada “Amy” Santos-Ocampo de
Class Notes
Francesco ’60, Dec. 20. 2009, in San Jose,
Calif., at the age of 84. She was a pianist
and composer as well as a music specialist
at Pennsylvania State University. She was
preceded in death by her husband.
Charles H. Boyd ’61, April 13, 2009,
of Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 69. He was a
member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He
was technical writer for Universal Navigation
Corporation, and later producer for Sharp
As A Sword Productions, Inc. His survivors
include a brother, James H. Boyd ’58.
Karl D. Briner ’61, Oct. 4, 2009, of Kansas
City, Mo., at the age of 70. He was a member
of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a Rector
Scholar. He taught English at Wartburg
College for 10 years. Later, he was an attorney,
a district court judge and taught law at several
area colleges. His survivors include his wife.
Nancy L. Peterson ’61, July 3, 2009,
of Albany, Calif., at the age of 69. She was
a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
She was an equal employment opportunity
manager for the federal government. She was
a volunteer for international organizations and
women’s affairs.
William H. Bull ’62, Dec. 23, 2009, in
Lexington, Ky., at the age of 69. He was a
member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
He worked in publishing, broadcasting,
advertising, government and education and
was a writer. His survivors include his wife.
Katherine Sauer Needham ’63, Sept. 13,
2009, of St. Cloud, Minn., at the age of 68. She
worked at St. Cloud Veterans Medical Center,
Social Security Administration Office and State
Services for the Blind and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Richard S. Ewing ’64, Feb. 17, 2010,
of Indianapolis, at the age of 67. He was a
member of Delta Chi fraternity. He was a
lawyer. His survivors include his wife.
Jane Smith Hughes ’65, Dec. 23, 2009, in
Muncie, Ind., at the age of 66. She was a member
of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She taught at
Washington Township schools in Indianapolis,
Muncie Community schools and Ball State
University Teacher’s College in Muncie, Ind.
Her survivors include her husband.
Gary L. Wood ’67, Feb. 1, 2010, in Hines,
Ill., at the age of 64. He was owner of Crum
Letter Service in Elmhurst, Ill., from 1976-90.
His survivors include his wife.
William P. Pell ’68, Jan. 3, 2010, of
Wilmington, Del., at the age of 64. He was a
lawyer. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Elizabeth Pence Pell ’35, and his grandfather,
Raymond W. Pence, DePauw professor of
English from 1916-52. His survivors include
his sister, Robin Pell McDaniel ’60; brother,
Richard W. Pell ’63; and nieces, Robin Harvey
Gentry ’82 and Katherine Pell Daniello ’93.
James C. Welch ’69, Oct. 16, 2009, of
Grand Rapids, Mich., at the age of 62, from
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leukemia. He was a member of Delta Tau
Delta fraternity. He retired as president of
Vecta, a division of Steelcase. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Kate Idema Welch
Bryant ’41. His survivors include his wife.
Steven W. Surbaugh ’71, Feb. 1, 2010, of
Atlanta, at the age of 60, from a heart attack.
He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He
was partner-in-charge of the real estate and
financial services and the not-for-profit audit
practices for Arthur Andersen LLP in Atlanta,
for 30 years. His survivors include his wife.
Jean Miller Reed ’72, July 31, 2009, of
Plainfield, Ind., at the age of 59. She was
a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
She taught third grade for 17 years at Saint
Susanna Catholic Church in Plainfield, Ind.
Her survivors include her husband; sister, Gail
Miller Garrison ’73; niece, Jill E. Garrison
’02; nephew, Brian R. Garrison ’00; and
niece-in-law, Candace Frates Garrison ’00.
Benson C. Duff ’75, March 27, 2008,
of Grand Blanc, Mich., at the age of 54,
from cancer. He was a member of Delta Chi
fraternity. He was a dentist and practiced in
Genesse and Grand Blanc, Mich.
Dr. Richard W. Schwartz ’75, Jan. 16,
2010, of Lexington, Ky., at the age of 57, of
lung cancer. He was a member of Delta Chi
fraternity. He was a Rector Scholar. He was
a lifetime member of the Washington C.
DePauw Society. DePauw honored him with
an Alumni Citation in 2000 and a Young
Alumni Award in 1992. He was a former
member of DePauw’s Board of Visitors. He was
a gastrointestinal and hernia surgeon as well as
an accomplished scientist writing more than
200 publications. He was a professor of surgery
and Commonwealth Professor in Physician
Leadership at the University of Kentucky
College of Medicine. He was a visiting professor
at more than 40 national and international
medical centers. His survivors include his wife,
Janet Crawford Schwartz ’75; daughter, Sarah
Schwartz Woodworth ’02; and son-in-law,
Michael N. Woodworth ’99.
Rebecca Wrede Shook ’75, April 7,
2009, of Hinsdale, Ill., at the age of 56, from
breast cancer. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her grandmother, Myrtle
Turner Wrede ’66. Her survivors include her
husband and an uncle, Roe W. Wrede ’65.
Perry L. Ferrini ’79, Dec. 13, 2009, in
Rochester, Minn., at the age of 52. He was
a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
He was employed for 21 years with Security
Federal Bank in St. John, Ind., and Chicago.
Later, he became a partner at Abbey Mortgage
of Schererville, Ind. His survivors include his
wife, Cynthia Lillard Ferrini ’79, and son,
Patrick P. Ferrini ’06.
Emily Lindstaedt Pollander ’83, Jan. 2,
2010, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the age of 48,
from ovarian cancer. She was a member of Delta
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Zeta sorority. She was a nurse practitioner.
She was director of Healthy Babies Program
at People’s Health Center in Indianapolis
and, later, was a nurse practitioner at Women
and Family Services in Defiance, Ohio. Her
survivors include her husband.
John M. Drake II ’10, Feb. 7, 2010, in
Indianapolis, at the age of 22, from cancer. He
was a senior at DePauw and a management
fellow. His survivors include his parents.
Faculty
Elizabeth A. Christman, Feb. 3, 2010, in
St. Louis, at the age of 96. She was an associate
professor emeritus of American studies at the
University of Notre Dame and member of the
DePauw University faculty from 1969-76. She
was author of Twenty Septembers: A Memoir of
Teaching.
Martha A. French, Oct. 28, 2009, of
Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 85. She
was a hospital dietitian at Miami Hospital
in Dayton, Ohio, and professor of home
economics at DePauw. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Ray French, retired
professor of art at DePauw.
Theodore “Ted” M. Katula Jr., Feb. 19,
2010, of Punta
Gorda, Fla., at the
age of 78, after a
six-year battle with
Alzheimer’s Disease
and a fatal sepsis
infection. He served
as a coach and
administrator at
DePauw for nearly
40 years. He came Theodore “Ted” Katula
to DePauw in 1959
as head baseball
coach and as an assistant football coach. He
also coached wrestling and golf. In 1967 he
became the director of student union activities
and assistant dean of students. In 1978 he
worked in alumni relations and student
activities. In 1987 he was appointed director
of athletics and men’s and women’s golf coach.
He was inducted into the DePauw Athletic
Hall of Fame in 2000. DePauw established
the Katula Fund for Athletics in 2005 and
named its athletic directorship the Theodore
M. Katula Director of Athletics. His survivors
include his wife, Linda Martin Katula ’62
and daughter, Wendy Katula Fellmy ’84. (See
photo, above.)
William F. “Fred” Lamar Jr., Jan. 13, 2010,
in St. Petersburg, Fla., at the age of 76. He
served as chaplain and professor of education
at DePauw University for 23 years. Before
coming to DePauw, he served parish ministries
and as civilian chaplain in Alabama and, later,
as Protestant chaplain at the University of Rolla
for nine years. After retirement from DePauw,
he joined the
Academy of Senior
Professionals at
Eckerd College in
St. Petersburg, Fla.
He was a pioneer
in service based-
learning, starting
the Winter Term
in Service program
at DePauw and
William “Fred” Lamar
leading over 2,000
DePauw students
to serve in the Third World. He was honored
in 2004 during DePauw’s Alumni Reunion
Weekend, and in 1996, the Fred Lamar
Endowment for Christian Outreach and
Service was created. His survivors include his
wife, Martha. (See photo, above.)
Friends of the University
Frances Buch, Jan. 19, 2010, of
Hendersonville, N.C., at the age of 92. She
was a lifetime member of The Washington C.
DePauw Society. She was a pioneer of network
television and the first female television
director. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William H. Buch ’36.
Ann Craft, Feb. 2, 2010, of Dallas at the age of
77. She was a lifetime member of The Washington
C. DePauw Society. She was a homemaker and
community volunteer. Her survivors include her
husband, Alan M. Craft ’50.
Daniel H. Hagan, Jan. 20, 2010, of Fillmore,
Ind., at the age of 55. He worked as a janitor at
DePauw. His survivors include his wife.
Ruth Lilly, Dec. 30, 2009, in Indianapolis,
at the age of 94. She was a lifetime member of
The Washington C. DePauw Society. She was
a philanthropist and was a major donor in the
fields of education, medicine and the arts.
Caroline A. Murray, Sept. 30, 2009, of
Coatesville, Ind., at the age of 75. She was a
homemaker, legal secretary and worked at
DePauw. She was preceded in death by her
husband.
Viola M. Parsons, Oct. 6, 2009, of Brazil,
Ind., at the age of 81. She worked at DePauw
for more than 17 years. Later, she worked as
a bookkeeper for the Eminence (Ind.) School
Corporation. She was preceded in death by her
husband.
Barbara R. Silander, April 21, 2009, of
Greencastle, Ind., at the age of 84. She was a
homemaker as well as community volunteer.
She was a teacher in New Hampshire and,
later, tutored homebound students. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Fred
Silander, professor emeritus of economics and
management and vice president of academic
affairs at DePauw.

Jeffrey Jones ’80 and wife, Suzann, create a legacy for new
generations of DePauw students while preparing for retirement
From left: Jeffrey D. Jones ’80, wife Suzann and their children, Katie and DJ.
Deferred Payment Charitable Gift Annuities
Jeffrey D. Jones ’80 learned the cold, hard
facts about the steel industry while serving a
Winter Term internship during his senior year
at DePauw. It’s an experience he very much
appreciates because it gave him a great start
on his career.
“My first job with Ryerson Steel [in
Chicago] was the direct result of working my
senior year January term at Ryerson’s parent
company, Inland Steel. My internship sponsor
was a aDePauw alumnus, Robert J. Darnall
’60, who is now retired chairman/CEO of
Inland Steel Industries,” Jones said.
“Despite what you might imagine, there is
no place as cold as the floor of a steel mill in
January,” he said. “Fortunately, this proved to be
great preparation for the next 29 years of Min-
nesota winters.” Jones is now sales manager for
McNeilus Steel Inc., in Dodge Center, Minn.
At DePauw, Jones was a communication
major and member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
He waited tables at Pi Beta Phi sorority next
door to the fraternity, participated in intra-
mural sports and was a projectionist for the
Union Building and Performing Arts Center.
He noted that, in the pre-digital world, the
projection booth was a good place to earn
money while studying, until the projector
bulb burned out or the film broke.
Jones thinks the DePauw campus has
undergone many improvements, including
the buildings that housed projection facilities
and the ways in which information is dis-
played. “However, after nearly three decades
of change and improvement, I can still sense
the same timeless beauty of the Black and
Gold thread that is woven into the fabric of
campus life, which is a good thing – a great
thing,” Jones said.
Another thing that hasn’t changed is the
need for scholarships that allow qualified
students to receive an outstanding liberal arts
education at DePauw. Recognizing this need,
Jones and his wife, Suzann, a graduate of the
University of Minnesota, have established
Deferred Payment Charitable Gift Annuities
with DePauw that will support scholarships
for students in the future.
His many family ties to the University
also influenced their giving. Other family
members who attended DePauw are Jeff’s par-
ents, Donald and Sally Hotchkiss Jones, both
Class of 1949; sisters, Judy Jones Kiedaisch
’73, Jill Jones Metcoff ’78 and Jamie Jones
Cushing ’89; uncle and aunt, Vincent D. ’44
(dec.) and Marcia Dittgen Jones ’48; cousin,
David M. Joncich ’ 67 and Marcy Jones Jon-
cich ’68; brother-in-law, William J. Kiedaisch
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Jr. ’72; and nephew, Peter G. Burgeson ’98.
“Giving a gift annuity is creating a whole new
legacy and enabling others to do the same in
generations to come,” Jones said.
He also is making the gifts in honor of
his sister, Judy Jones Kiedaisch, who attended
DePauw from 1969-72. Kiedaisch was diag-
nosed with multiple sclerosis in 1982 and has
battled the debilitating disease heroically ever
since. Jeff Jones calls her a wonderful inspira-
tion to him and his family.
Jeff and Suzann are DePauw Loyalty Soci-
ety members, who have stayed connected with
DePauw classmates through visits to campus,
class reunions and Monon Bell telecast parties.
“My experiences at DePauw further en-
riched my development and values in terms of
who and where I am today,” Jones said. “Most
importantly, it provides perspective and the real-
ization of just how blessed my family and I have
been, and the charitable gift annuities are simply
another great way to give back to DePauw.”
Jones notes that, in addition to a charitable
income tax deduction up front, Deferred Pay-
ment Charitable Gift Annuities will provide the
couple with a guaranteed, future fixed payment
during retirement years for him and his wife.
“When we made our first annuity gift about
20 years ago, retirement was a long way off,” he
said. “Three more annuities later, retirement is
much closer and looks more affordable.”
A charitable gift annuity is a simple gift
and a great way to accomplish both income and
philanthropic goals. In exchange for a gift to
DePauw, annuitants will receive fixed income
payments for life. And, since a charitable gift
annuity is part investment and part gift, it can
be an excellent option for donors who want to
secure their own financial stability while ensur-
ing a level of support for DePauw. This makes a
charitable gift annuity a win-win situation.
For more information about charitable
gift annuities or other planned gifts, please call
Melanie J. Norton, director of gift planning, at
765-658-4216 or 800-446-5298, or send her
an e-mail at melanienorton@depauw.edu.
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Sports highlights The women’s basketball team,

ranked 11th in the nation, made
its seventh straight appearance
Seeking its fifth consecutive Southern in the NCAA Division III
Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship and opened with a
(SCAC) President’s Trophy, DePauw 79-46 win over Lakeland College.
increased its point lead following the Defeated in the second round
completion of the 2009-10 winter sports by eventual national runner-up
season. DePauw picked up conference Hope College, the Tigers finished
championships in men’s swimming and the season with a 26-4 record.
diving and women’s basketball to take DePauw seniors Kristin Barrow,

(Photo: Linda Striggo)

a 60-point lead (540-480) over second- Danielle Boraz, Jenna Fernandez
place Centre College. The Tigers also and Emily Marshall wrapped up
finished second in women’s swimming and diving and men’s basketball. their careers with a 107-17 record.

Senior Lauren Reich posted the two

best national finishes in DePauw
women’s indoor track and field history
as she finished second in the mile
and fourth in the 800 meters at the
NCAA Division III Indoor Track and
Field Championships on the James
A. Hollensteiner Track in DePauw’s
Indoor Tennis and Track Center.
(Photo: Linda Striggo)

DePauw played host to more than The men’s basketball team posted a 20-8 season record and took second
450 Division III student-athletes from place in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference after falling 60-56
more than 120 colleges. to Centre College in the conference championship game.

Junior Katie Massey and sophomore Catie Baker competed

(Photo: Linda Striggo)

at the NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving

Championships at the University of Minnesota. Baker was sixth in
the 100-yard breaststroke, 10th in the 200 breaststroke and 13th
in the 200 individual medley, while Massey was 15th in the 50
Seniors John Cook and Steve Klabak, junior Josh Baugh and freestyle. All-America
sophomore Johnny Montgomery represented DePauw at the NCAA honors were awarded to
Division III Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the athletes finishing in the
University of Minnesota and finished 13th in the nation. The 200- top eight, while honorable
yard freestyle relay finished second, and the 400 free relay was fifth, mention all-America went
(Photo: Linda Striggo)

while the 800 free relay finished 10th. Individually, Cook was 10th to those finishing ninth
in both the 100 and 200 free. All-America honors were awarded to through 16th. The Tigers
athletes finishing in the top eight, while honorable mention all- were 32nd in the final
America went to those finishing ninth through 16th. team standings.