Co-Gen Reaps Benefits | Bulldog Matches & Marriages | Professional Students Persevere Spring 2009
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Love, Redlands Style Now… and then.
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Vol. 85, No. 2, Spring 2009
President Stuart Dorsey
Vice President for University Relations/Interim Director of Public Relations & Communications Neil A. Macready
Editor Katie E. Ismael
Class Notes Editor Mari Kam ’07
Art Director Michelle Baty ’05
Contributors John Duggan ’11 Ryan Furtado Alex Grummer Monique R. Henderson ’03, ’09 contents Gregor McGavin 1000 Words | A present day look at an old scene—a shot likely taken 1,000 times over. Carlos Puma Rachel Roche ’96 Brian Savard Greg Schneider Ryan Sweet ’08 FEATURES
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A consistent idea was enhancing the university’s visibility and image. In response, we have established a new “We must continue to Office of Marketing and Strategic invest in the capacity and Communication, led by a vice president who will focus on raising quality of the university, the university’s profle in the higher making it a stronger and education marketplace, and who will better place well after manage the all-important “new media” the recession ends.” including a modern university Web site. In the coming year, the university will launch a College of Professional Studies that will allow us to better serve adult students. This spring we will host a second Inland Empire Economic Outlook Conference, following the successful initial conference last October. The conference again will feature applications of GIS technology to the region’s CARLOS PUMA housing crisis by our School of Business faculty and the Redlands Institute. Modern, attractive facilities are an important part of the vision. That vision is being realized as the new Peppers Laying a Strong Foundation this a compelling time to ask: What is ahead for Center for the Arts and Wallichs Theatre expansion the University of Redlands? Thanks to the hard has risen on the campus’ southern skyline. By Having devoted most of my time in recent work of the steering committee, led by Professor next January it will be alive with faculty and months to the economic challenges affecting all of Kimberly Cass and Executive Vice President students. The Armacost Library expansion is also us, writing another budget message is among the Phil Doolittle, a planning document emerged progressing nicely. The library’s new front addition last things I want to do. And reading yet another one that sets broad themes and opportunities for the will add beauty to the Hunsaker Plaza, and its probably is not high on your to-do list. Be assured university’s future and will guide us as we make new study and technology spaces will be a relaxed that we will do what is necessary to guide the difficult choices in the months and years ahead. and popular gathering place for students, starting university through the current crisis. However, the The core of the strategic plan is three ideas. in September. Think of the atmosphere at today’s joy of being at Redlands the last few years has been First, we affirm the university’s historic mission commercial bookstores, and you have something the excitement of looking ahead and planning for and values. “Educating Minds and Hearts”—the of the idea. I think it is important that we are the university’s second century. The challenge for all words on our Rose Parade float—is a mission completing these projects at a time when most other of us now is to preserve that sense of optimism and worth preserving. Second, the university must universities have called a halt to new construction. great expectation. Virtually every university faces grow stronger and better. As recent events have So, we continue to look ahead. This is not a the reality of restructuring and cutting expenditures, brought home, we cannot afford to stand pat. Well time to retrench and hunker down. When I arrived and the U of R is no exception. At the same time, before the recession hit, our planning recognized here four years ago, I saw my challenge to be we must continue to invest in the capacity and that higher education would be challenged to maintaining and building upon the momentum quality of the university, making it a stronger become more efficient and creative. Third, the of the previous decade. The current state of the and better place well after the recession ends. university has a rich opportunity to build upon its economy will make that harder. But when the next We have such a vision for our future. Last tradition of community outreach and be a resource university president is inaugurated, I hope we will October the Board of Trustees approved a new for the development of the Inland Empire as an look back at the decisions made and the risks taken strategic plan, culminating almost two years of a economically prosperous and sustainable region. at this time as the foundation for the next great campus-wide conversation about the university’s Early this fall, look for the President’s Report era of growth for the University of Redlands. future. The timing for strategic planning was and microsite that will communicate the vision excellent—the intersection of the Centennial, of the strategic plan through stories of the people the arrival of a new president, and realization and projects that make Redlands unique. of the goals that drove the Appleton era made The strategic plan already is being realized. President Stuart Dorsey
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Note | from the Och Tamale Magazine team You may notice that the magazine Letter | Alumnus’ Inaugural Trip looks a bit different and hopefully bet- I went to the inaugural because ter. We had some font problems with it was such a decisive moment in the last issues and decided it was time American history and all the world to start fresh with a new magazine was watching. I was a healthy 79, template. Well… we couldn’t help but mobile, fnancially able and emotion- make some style changes in the pro- ally primed. In the spring of 2008, I cess. The opportunity was too tempt- was elected to the Washoe Democratic ing. We hope you like the new look. Committee, and I was ready to see the fruits of our labor. Reflections | Photos Wanted There was no doubt in my mind Wonder how many classmates that the country needed a change, and may remember a fun old photo you was ripe for it. When I got settled in, have? We would love to include it. But, I called out, “Is everybody happy?” please don’t send your only precious Those around me clapped and yelled, Reflections | A Good Glimpse copy! Make a duplicate or scan it at “Yes!” I met people from Vermont, The young woman in the picture with the painted hands on pg. 3 of the Fall/ 300 dpi for submission to Och Tamale, Louisiana, Oregon, Manitoba and Winter 2008/9 issue is Maggie Downey ’07—a former Johnston student. That’s all University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Australia, and when Mr. Obama I know. Hope this helps! Ave., Redlands CA 92373 or e-mail concluded his oath of office the whole —Marissa Jacobus ’07 [email protected]. mall erupted in a great shout. More than noise, there was an emotional lift in the air. Packed as we were, people were hugging and dancing; one giant of a man embraced me with his huge arms and nearly cracked my rib cage! I called my wife and described the scene for her, using words like “fantastic” and “wonder- ful,” but I got so choked up I couldn’t continue! A young couple from the Ukraine with limited English kept repeating, “Amerika, Amerika,” with tears streaming down their faces. The trip back to California was smooth, and I was greeted by my wife and son. What they saw coming down the escalator was one very tired but wired citizen who experienced the heart of the American political process frsthand; who talked with people who marveled at the peaceful transfer of power; and who gave thanks to God for the thrill. Reflections —excerpts from an account by If you can provide information on this photograph, please send it to: Ed Irvin ’51 Och Tamale, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave., PO Box 3080, Redlands, Calif., 92373-0999 Read more Bulldog experiences with or e-mail [email protected]. Barack Obama and his inauguration on page 7.
Spring 2009 | 3 Quadangles | News about the campus and its faculty and students ALEX GRUMMER Alumni Can Now Advance Career Online
The University of Redlands, in col- laboration with career software vendor OptimalResume, has unveiled the new online career center, a site where stu- dents and alumni can prepare for job hunting or career advancement.
Resources on the site include: »» building resumes and letters; »» creating web pages and video resumes for potential employers; »» real-time interview practice; »» an online e-folio database for students and alumni.
Redlands Club Raises Second-Highest Amount in Nation to Help Ugandan Children
A campus-wide effort to raise Buczek, as well as co-president the desks of administrators and money for Invisible Children, an or- and club founder Emily Sernaker, professors, as well as in residence ganization established to aid child sol- said the organization was able halls and the campus bookstore. diers kidnapped and forced to fght in to raise so much money because The club also has a “Compassion the Uganda conflict, has garnered na- of widespread support for Invis- Fashion” campaign, where volunteers tional recognition for the university. ible Children across campus. sew Ugandan-shaped patches onto The campus’ student chapter of About 200 students are involved hats. The club makes thousands of Invisible Children raised almost in the club, and a number of staff the hats a year for the nonproft to $78,000, making the group the and community members also sell while showing flm screenings. second- most successful fund- are active. More than 30 students Sernaker said the university’s raising club in the nation dur- regularly attend meetings. The club fraternities have been particularly Services will be ing the fall of 2008. About 2,000 works in some way with each resi- supportive of the sewing project. accessible from any schools vied for the award. dence hall, sorority and fraternity. “They’ll call me and ask, ‘Can computer by visiting Because of the honor, Redlands Through the “Change for we have a sewing party while we https://redlands.optimalresume. student and Invisible Children Change” project, small jars for watch the football game?” Ser- com. The user can decide how much co-president Ashlee Buczek will be donating change are placed across naker told the Redlands Daily or little information will be accessible traveling to Uganda this summer campus. The jars can be found on Facts in a Jan. 12 article. to a prospective employer. Employers to see the work of the organiza- can also post job openings on the site. tion frst hand. She will be visit- As part of the nationwide fundraising competition, Redlands students made ing schools built and operated by a 26-minute film chronicling their fundraising efforts. The film is divided The service is free for students and Invisible Children, as well as meeting into four segments on the following YouTube links: alumni of the university. with volunteers based in Uganda. “I am eager to meet the www.youtube.com/watch?v=o384oDeppRs children and to see them in www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTnLSoxP3GU school, working to make a fu- www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhKxCShCGvM ture for themselves,” she said. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsRLnCJbjDM
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Biz Newz The Banta Center Introduces Spring ’09 Research Fellows
The Banta Center has launched its new Graduate Research Fellowship Pro- gram, a program that will be instrumental in developing intellectual resources to distribute among the center’s major academic and professional audiences. Three MBA students from the School of Business were selected for the Spring 2009 fellowship:
Debbie Eytchison received her B.S. in Business and Management from Redlands and returned to the university to begin work on her MBA. Among her achievements is Eytchison’s frst place performance in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) W. Gregor Macfarlan Excellence in Contract Management Research and Writing Program. In 2008 she presented her winning paper at the NCMA World Congress in Cincinnati. The paper was then pub- lished in the 2008 issue of Journal of Contract Management.
Andrea Scott received her B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting and her B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in infor- A Redlands experience in their environment. JPL students in an on-site mation systems management from California State University, San Bernardino. School of Business program and their counterparts in India (on screen) take She has served as president of the Accounting Association and the Academic part in final presentations. Honor Society of Beta Alpha Psi. In 2004, she successfully represented her team in the Business Ethics Fortnight Intercollegiate Competition held at Loyola Redlands Students in Pasadena Marymount University. Collaborate with India University James Muren graduated from University of Maryland University College in Employees at Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) participating in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and will complete his MBA an on-site degree program offered by the School of Business had a high-tech, at the University of Redlands in the spring. He brings experience in performing cross-continental experience during for fnal presentation. complex research projects involving highly technical threads. The School of Business students in Pasadena collaborated with their counterparts at Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship in Bangalore, India, for the fnal presentations in December. As part of the class, The Banta Center for Business, Ethics and Society is a forum for the examina- students from Redlands and India were broken up into six bi-national teams tion of ethical issues in corporate and professional life. David Banta ’63, founder of to solve a problem involving issues and challenges in business continuity. Banta Asset Management, LP, and his wife, Stephanie Beale Banta ’63, endowed The School of Business has been involved in several collaborative projects the Center for Business, Ethics and Society in 2006. with Xavier.
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Spring 2009 | 5 Quadangles | News about the campus and its faculty and students Did You Know?
A Discretionary Fund for Student Life in need of continuing their prescriptions. student. The fund was able to provide a financial Has Helped Students in Need Such is the case with N.K., a student from bridge so that N.K. could register. The university is fortunate to have a fund from Burma. The university became aware that his father N.K. expressed his thanks and gratitude to which we can draw on to support students in unusual was unable to get their funds out of the country and donors of the fund in a letter. “I and my family mem- circumstances, provided by an anonymous alumnus. that N.K., an excellent student and strong contribu- bers in Burma deeply appreciate your gift and will be This fund helps covers everything from emer- tor to the university community, would possibly be wishing for happiness and health to shine upon you gency plane tickets when a parent or loved one has deported because he wasn’t able to register for for the rest of your life, like the sun watching over died, to medications for students out of money and classes and would have to be reported as a non- the flowers that grow,” he wrote.
Global Business Students Receive U of R Students Participate in Former Presi- Scholarships to Expand Knowledge of dent’s Initiatives to Encourage Global Action Business and Supply Chain Management Two Redlands students partici- also is set to transport some games A strong foundation in language he is scheduled to participate in a pated in sessions on using technol- and other items, Rogers said. studies, economics and global busi- research trip, where he will spend 18 ogy to ease poverty, the need for A variety of projects have been ness helped two Redlands students days in China, starting in Hong Kong visionary leadership and social undertaken by students and univer- snag scholarships provided by the and ending in Beijing. The course change in education, and how sity officials internationally as part Council of Supply Chain Management is designed to help students explore the environment affects health as of the Clinton initiative, which was Professionals of Southern California. China’s efforts at free enterprise. part of the Clinton Global Initia- launched in 2007. Some of these Global business majors Mat- Walsh is a junior and the recipient tive University event in February. have included a campus bike share thew Dale and Staci Walsh will of the Boeing management intern- Kara van Stralen and Jake program, the distribution of poten- each receive $2,500 to expand ship for the summer of 2009. She has Rogers attended the event held at tially life-saving water filtration kits, studied in Paris through the University of Texas at Austin. and the design of medical backpacks “These awards clearly recognize an international business The program is patterned after the for nomadic doctors in Africa. program and is in her third Clinton Global Initiative, an effort In addition to seminars and the fact that we are turning out year as a member of the by former President Bill Clinton to panel discussions, students worked very well rounded students who Redlands women’s golf bring together world leaders and together on a community service appear attractive to a variety team. She also has worked encourage action on global issues. project in the Austin area and of corporations and functions as an economics tutor and As part of the program, the received training in leadership, in the spring began serving students also led their own volunteer media relations and technology. within corporations.” —Osborn as program director for initiatives in the Redlands communi- Big Buddies, a university- ty. Van Stralen plans to put together run program that pairs a resource guidebook that includes their understanding of business University of Redlands students information on area volunteer needs. and supply chain management. with children in the community. Rogers is going to raise money Dale will be completing language Walsh and Dale competed against for school supplies, games and training in China during the summer, students with more specialized logis- other resources for youth while Walsh will use the funds for an tics and operations backgrounds. But centers in Argentina. The independent study project, where she the pair was able to convince a panel centers, called comedores, will travel to several corporations to that their liberal arts foundation gave typically provide food to observe how they handle supply chain them a notably strong understanding children twice a day and management and logistics issues. of language, economics, culture, gov- also offer some recreational Dale, who is a sophomore, is in his ernment, management and business, activities. Because of ship- second year of Mandarin study. He according to Jack Osborn, Hunsaker ping expenses, he plans to has worked as a research assistant at Chair of Management at Redlands. mail money so contacts there Redlands, conducting research for a “These awards clearly recognize can purchase supplies. One chapter on outsourcing in a textbook the fact that we are turning out friend, who is going to Argentina, on marketing principles and practices. very well rounded students who He also has helped build homes appear attractive to a variety of for low-income people in the Inland corporations and functions within Continued conversation | area and Mexico. During May Term, corporations,” Osborn said. www.clintonglobalinitiative.org
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Bulldogs & Barack: Redlands’ Own Journey Ed Newz to Washington, D.C. School of Education Addresses Budget Crisis and Public Education
As Barack Obama became the Just weeks before districts across California were to give thousands nation’s frst African-American “I’ve never really of pink slips, the School of Education brought together educational and president the crowd stood, erupt- felt as moved by economic experts for a forum on the state budget crisis and cuts to public ing into applause. Bulldogs were education. included among the throng, in my country as The February forum, titled “A Critical View on the Current California different levels of involvement, all I did today.” Financial Crisis in Education,” featured a panel of speakers that included: there to show their national pride. Samantha Sorbo ’11 journeyed to »» Stuart Dorsey, a former U.S. Senate economist and current Univer- D.C. on an exclusive ticket that al- convention. She also led the push to sity of Redlands president; raise more than $60 million in cash »» Ken Hall, university trustee and a widely recognized expert in Cali- and in-kind donations to support the fornia public fnance and school management; event. Finally, she helped supervise »» Kent Bechler, superintendent of the Corona-Norco school district; the staff planning the convention »» Susan Levine, superintendent of the Barstow school district; and worked frsthand with Obama’s »» Brian Block, an attorney familiar with school fnance issues; staff to coordinate his acceptance »» and Jose Lalas, director of teacher education at the University of speech, given to over 84,000 people. Redlands and a member of the Corona-Norco school board. The fact that a fellow African- American was nominated, then Panelists acknowledged that cuts currently being made to California elected to the presidency, was an even public education are deep—and painful. greater honor for Wedgeworth. “I’m “What we are going through is absolutely astounding,” Hall told the still amazed,” Wedgeworth said in an audience, which included education leaders, teachers, interested citizens lowed her access to numerous parties interview with Rocky Mountain News. and students in the School of Education. “No one would have been able to and events surrounding the inau- “I won’t believe it until his hand is in imagine such difficult circumstances.” guration of President Obama. Elbra the air. I wonder what my great-great- Several panelists said they feel California educators have endured more Wedgeworth ’78 spearheaded the grandparents would say right now.” than their fair share of cuts. Still, they said educators will soldier on, and effort to bring the 2008 Democratic Read Elbra’s reflections of this children will continue to receive an education. National Convention to the Rocky historic election and her involvement “We will go through these cuts and things will Mountains as president/chair of the at: http://www.redlands.edu/4308.asp change,” said Maureen Latham, board of the Denver 2008 Host Com- Sorbo, who kept a journal of her assistant superintendent for mittee, and Ed Irvin ’51, journeyed experiences on the Redlands Web the Beaumont Unifed School on his own to watch the proceedings site, experienced the inauguration District. “But one thing that after being elected to the Washoe of the frst president she ever voted will not change is that in Au- County Democratic Committee in for after scoring a VIP ticket. gust we will have children who 2008 (read his letter on page 3). After one of the weekend’s come through the doors of our These three, along with other many events, she recounted: schools. We will need to provide alumni who had made the journey or “I’ve never really felt as moved them with a quality teacher with had a behind-the-scenes connection by my country as I did today— a sense of morale. We will need as political staffers, were part of the standing with over 500,000 people to have textbooks and facilities— jubilant day as Obama was sworn in in 35 degree weather for over six all those resources that are needed. as 44th President of the United States. hours to witness the joy that was And we will make it right for kids, Wedgeworth’s work in bring- expressed. It was truly a memorable because we always do.” ing the Democratic Convention to experience I will never forget.” Denver was rewarded in more ways than she could have imagined. The Redlands graduate was responsible The journal of her for helping to draft and submit the journey is available at bid for Denver to host the historic www.redlands.edu/4307.asp
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Redlands Receives Honors Again for its Service Efforts The university is one of 83 schools in the nation to be named to the Community Service Honor Roll, with distinction.
Bulldogs serve others from helping to build a home, to working with youths to traveling to help those on the Gulf Coast rebuild their lives.
The University of Redlands has in the category of service to children ior and to strengthen social skills. energy to help tackle some of our again garnered national recognition from disadvantaged circumstances. A similar program, CHAMPS, toughest challenges,” said Stephen for its community service programs. “We are again grateful for the provides mentoring and tutoring to Goldsmith, vice chair of the Board The Corporation for National recognition from Washington D.C., area high school students. University of Directors of the Corporation for and Community Service has named but our most telling reward is in the of Redlands students also staff Jasper’s National and Community Service, the university to the President’s attendance of our child-centered Corner Homework Club, a program which oversees the Honor Roll. Higher Education Community programs. The fact that so many that provides free homework and “We salute the University of Service Honor Roll, with distinc- families enroll in our programs and reading assistance to area students. Redlands for making community tion, recognizing Redlands’ service that area schools and non-proft “In this time of economic dis- service a campus priority, and thank agencies partner with our faculty tress, we need volunteers more than the millions of college students “College students repre- and students is a true testament ever. College students represent who are helping to renew America sent an enormous pool to all of us building a healthier an enormous pool of idealism and through service to others.” community,” said Tony Muel- of idealism and energy to ler, director of community help tackle some of our service learning at Redlands. Bulldogs Come Together in toughest challenges.” The university has a number Service, Again of community service learning efforts aimed at children and A big thank you to all of our alumni and to children from disadvantaged teens, and has been named to the friends who came out across the nation to circumstances. The awards were Community Service Honor Roll participate in the second annual Bulldogs in announced at the annual meeting of each year since it was established. Service day in April. The hundreds of volunteers who worked the American Council on Education Redlands’ Big Buddies program on community service projects in cities from in Washington, D.C. in February. serves area children between the Washington D.C., to Seattle, and throughout Launched in 2006, the Commu- ages of 6 and 10. A similar program, Southern California, is a testament to the Bulldog commitment to service. nity Service Honor Roll is the highest Middle Buddies, is designed for youth Look for more coverage of our monumental second-annual service federal recognition a school can ages 11 to 14. The Buddies programs effort in the Summer issue of this magazine and on our Alumni and achieve for its commitment to service- are designed to provide children Friends Web site: www.redlands.edu/alumni. learning and civic engagement. and teens with positive college role Och Tamale, Last year, Redlands was one of models, to emphasize the impor- three schools in the nation to receive tance of a well-rounded education, Margi Buller ’67 Courtney Haupt ’04 the prestigious Presidential Award, to provide tutoring, to stress the Bulldogs in Service Chair Assistant Director, Alumni Relations the top recognition in the Honor Roll, importance of appropriate behav-
8 | OchTamale | Quadangles RYAN FURTADO The Office for Campus Diversity & munity middle and elementary school Inclusion was given the Silver Excel- students to instill in them the impor- lence Award in the International, Mul- tance of a college degree. The SEEDS ticultural, Cultural, Gender, LGBTQ, Program is an initiative providing Spirituality, Disability, and related mentorship and educational sup- category at an awards ceremony held port to San Bernardino High School in Seattle in March. sophomores and juniors, geared to The NASPA Excellence Awards improving their academic abilities, recognize the contributions of personal skills and knowledge about members who are transforming higher education and post-secondary higher education through outstanding opportunities. programs, innovative services, and The office’s cycle of programs effective administration. also aligns with the university’s most Among the programs recognized recent strategic plan, which empha- by NASPA is the office’s PUEDE, Sum- sizes a focus on diversity, according mer Bridge, SEEDS and “I’m Going to to Leela MadhavaRau, special advisor College” series that has been devel- to the president and associate dean of oped over the last six years. Campus Diversity and Inclusion PUEDE, a peer mentoring program A comment from one of the frst for students already on campus, began Summer Bridge participants articu- Leela MadhavaRau (right), associate dean, with employees and students of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. in the spring of 2003 as a response to lates what the office hopes to accom- frst generation students’ comments plish with all its programs directed Campus Diversity Honored by that they didn’t feel connected to towards frst generation students, said campus or understand the resources MadhavaRau: “Without the Summer National Student Affairs Association available. Summer Bridge is a program Bridge Program, college would have The University of Redlands Office for Campus Diversity & Inclu- to acclimate incoming freshmen, often overwhelmed me and I would feel sion has been honored by the National Student Affairs Admin- frst-generation college students, to alienated because of the difference istrators in Higher Education (NASPA) for its cycle of programs the intricacies of university life. from home. Summer Bridge prepared addressing the needs of first-generation students. “I’m Going to College” extends a me to make U of R home for the next welcome to the surrounding com- four years.”
Economics and Lorenzo Garbo, a professor of economics and recently batical, when he was inspired to be a more healing and Meditation Professor of Zen meditation, was honored as the 2009 College of holistic person. He has brought his interest to the campus Arts and Sciences Professor of the Year. According to a by teaching courses in Zen as well as taking a leading role Lorenzo Garbo student nomination speech, students and faculty alike have in the founding of the university’s Meditation Room in Named Mortar Board acknowledged his deep compassion for the personal and Larsen Hall, said Huey. Professor of the Year academic well-being of his students. “Professor Garbo’s leadership in this matter, coupled Following his selection by the students of the Mortar with his light-hearted and amiable nature has, without a Board organization, Garbo gave the Professor of the Year doubt, encouraged the practice of spiritual and contempla- High Table speech, titled “Beginningless Greed.” tive pursuits by students from a wide range of educational Garbo joined the university’s economics department in disciplines. His seemingly contrasting interests in econom- 1996, and became the chair of the economics department ics, a highly quantitative feld, and Zen meditation, a more in 2001. Garbo graduated with Magna cum Laude honors from the University of Venice and earned master’s degrees abstract and introspective journey, affords students with a and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. His lifelong devo- balanced perspective on academic life,” he said. tion to economics has led him to specialize in three areas “I believe that his greatest achievement… is his ability of interest: the history of economic thought, international to inspire others to pursue their own areas of interest. His trade, and economic development and growth, noted the conscious effort to converse with students about their per- speech delivered by student Gabriel Huey. sonal aspirations motivates them to use their time at the U He began his pursuit of Zen meditation while on sab- of R as an avenue for discovering their inner passions.”
Spring 2009 | 9 Bulldogs | Sports News
Bulldogs Get Shot at Women’s Professional Soccer University of Redlands women’s soccer senior midfelder Becky Willis earned the right to try out for the Boston Breakers, a Women’s Profes- sional Soccer (WPS) franchise. Tryouts occurred in February at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, MA. Willis enjoyed a remarkable career as a student-athlete at Redlands. Throughout her tenure, she garnered two National Soccer Coaches Associa- tion of America (NSCAA)/ adidas® All-American honors, three NSCAA/ adidas® All-Region laurels and three captions to go here for each photo First-Team All-Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Soccer Standouts spot on Colorado’s 24-man ros- camp and deserved the contract.” (SCIAC) nods, including the 2008 By Rachel Roche ’96 and Brian Savard ter and is listed as a forward. The signing, he said, gives SCIAC Player of the Year award. Redlands soccer coach Ralph both Division III soccer and This past season, Willis tied Schunk Inks Deal with Rapids Perez, who coached in MLS for 10 Redlands a good name. the program mark for assists in University of Redlands men’s years, said that the league decreased Schunk joins Adam Acosta ’05 a season with eight and led the soccer senior forward Ross Schunk its roster size this year and shrunk among the short list of Bulldog men’s team to its frst-ever at-large bid officially made his professional soc- the number of professional devel- soccer players that have gone on to into the NCAA Championships. cer dreams a reality as he signed a opmental contracts to just four. compete in MLS. Acosta signed as “This opportunity is great for professional developmental con- “This year has proved to be an undrafted free agent with Real the exposure of the University of tract with the Colorado Rapids of the toughest to make an MLS Salt Lake in 2006 but is no longer Redlands as a premier Division III Major League Soccer (MLS). roster [as a player],” he said. an active member of a MLS team. institution,” coach Suzette Soboti said. His road to making the Rap- Schunk overcame improbable As a Bulldog student-athlete, he “It’s every girl’s dream to have this ids’ roster started when he was odds to make the roster, being the became the most prolifc scorer in opportunity, and being that this is invited to the MLS Combine. only NCAA Division III represen- Redlands history. He set the career the frst year of the league, many are Following a successful show- tative invited to the combine and program record for goals (63) and having the chance to move on to the ing at the combine, Colorado took drafted. He was subsequently the lone points (139) while garnering three next level that didn’t have it before.” Schunk with the 47th pick of the Division III student-athlete to sign a First-Team All-Southern California While the competition is ferce MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 15, and with contract with an MLS team in 2009. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in trying out for the Breakers, Soboti the selection, he earned an invita- “I just took advantage of every (SCIAC) honors, two SCIAC Player of said that the experience there could tion to the Rapids’ training camp. opportunity I got,” Schunk said. “I the Year awards, two College Sports open up other opportunities. He made it through the frst round got one opportunity, took advantage Information Directors of America The WPS is in its frst year fol- of cuts after the frst two weeks of of it and then continued to do the (CoSIDA)/ESPN The Magazine Aca- lowing a fve-year period without a training, and he earned the oppor- same for subsequent opportunities. demic All-District recognitions, three women’s professional soccer league tunity to travel with the team to its In the back of my head, I was always National Soccer Coaches Association in the United States. In 2003, the training site in Fort Lauderdale, FL. thinking about it. All along, I just of America (NSCAA)/adidas® All-Far Women’s United Soccer Association Schunk’s fnal appearance of the wanted to set one goal at a time.” West Region laurels and two NSCAA/ (WUSA) folded after three seasons. preseason came against the San Jose While his ascension to the adidas® All-American nominations. Earthquakes on Feb. 27, and Colo- professional ranks was unlikely, rado Head Coach Gary Smith noted Perez maintains that Schunk Don’t forget to visit our Web site for news, his “good display” in the Rapids’ reaped the fruit of his labor. schedules and real-time internet statistics official blog following a 0-2 loss. “Ross was a great player in col- at www.goredlands.com. With the signing, he gains a lege, worked hard at the training
10 | OchTamale | Bulldogs
Bulldog Freshman Swimmer Makes Big Splash 44.97 and registered “B” marks with a frst-place 100 butterfly (50.02) and a lead- off split of 1:40.69 in the 800 freestyle relay. Swimming & diving freshman Tyler Harp garnered Southern California He served as a part of the winning 200 freestyle relay (1:23.16), the winning Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Athlete of the Week honors following 200 medley relay (1:34.34) and the winning 400 freestyle relay (3:02.46). Also, he his dominance at the 2009 SCIAC Swimming and Diving Championships in participated in the 800 freestyle relay (6:54.35) that took second overall. Each of February. his relay contingents captured NCAA “B” qualifying marks. Harp torched the program record book, breaking three individual records For his successes, the conference head coaches named him the men’s SCIAC while having a hand in four relay records. The only event in which he did not walk Athlete of the Year, edging out worthy candidates including his teammate, away a school record holder was in the 50 freestyle as he fnished the event just .08 sophomore Alec Alders and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges’ Vincent Pai. seconds behind in an NCAA “A” qualifying time of 20.39. With “A” qualifying standards in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, he received Additionally, he won the 100 freestyle in an NCAA “A” qualifying mark of an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship meet in Minneapolis in March.
2009 Winter Sports Scoreboard and Highlights
Men’s Basketball: The Bulldog men’s Postseason Tournament as the No. 2 basketball team rallied together for seed but fell to a relentless University a 10-15 overall record that included of La Verne squad by two points… a 6-8 showing in conference… Freshman forward Courtney Carroll and Redlands put up a strong finish to the sophomore guard Mariah Barbetti-Cort season by winning four of its final six represented Redlands on the All-SCIAC games… The men’s basketball team First Team, while junior guard Ali Bueno nabbed an exciting four-point victory and junior forward Meghan Yetman over Whittier College in front of a landed on the Second Team. raucous and spirited crowd in Currier Gym to kick off the final stretch… In Men’s and Women’s Swimming & addition, the Bulldogs came away with Diving: Both the men’s and women’s a 63-62 win over Occidental College swimming & diving teams hung with the on Senior Night, as senior forward best of the conference as they each Travis Miller laid in the final basket placed second at what was arguably with 2.7 seconds to go, creating one of the fastest SCIAC Championship an unforgettable final game of his meets in history… In dual meets, the career… Junior guard Patrick Coffey men compiled a 6-2 record while the Swimming World Magazine Covers gained his inaugural All-SCIAC award women finished out the season with Redlands-CMS Meet with a spot on the First Team, while a 5-3 mark… Freshman Tyler Harp led sophomore forward Matt Dietrich a parade of swift performances at the The University of Redlands swimming & diving teams garnered national earned Second Team honors. SCIAC Championships and was named attention against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges when the Southern SCIAC Athlete of the Year for Swimming California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) meet was covered by Women’s Basketball: The Redlands & Diving… Harp competed on three Swimming World Magazine at www.swimmingworldmagazine.com. women’s basketball team compiled first-place relays while claiming the Swimming World Magazine, a leading international source of news in the the most wins in school history with top spot in two of his three individual swimming community, showcases college meets across the country ranging a 19-7 overall record, surpassing events… On the women’s side, from Division I to Division III, featuring historic rivalries nationwide. the previous mark by two victories… freshman McKenzie Nakamura downed “We’re proud to highlight a rivalry as heated as the one between The Bulldogs also posted a solid both breaststroke school records and Claremont [Mudd-Scripps] and Redlands,” said Jason Marsteller, managing 11-3 mark in conference competition won the 200 individual medley at the editor of Swimming World Magazine. “Both teams are among the best in the to finish second in the standings… SCIAC Championships… In total, the nation, and we couldn’t be more excited to cover a matchup that’ll provide Redlands rattled off six consecutive two teams set 11 new program records the competition and excitement of a big-time college meet.” wins to wrap up the regular season, in addition to posting three NCAA Perhaps no team in the SCIAC has provided more of a challenge year after taking down nine of its final 11 “A” qualifying times, 15 NCAA “B” year than Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. opponents… The women’s basketball qualifying times and 20 All-Conference team entered the second annual SCIAC performances.
Spring 2009 | 11 Faculty Files & Notes | Faculty News
Women’s and Gender Studies Showcases Student Work and its New Offerings
The new Women’s and Gender community based organizations, includ- Studies program offered a forum for ing California Institute of the Arts, Art student presentations and art work Center College of Design, the Museum during a March conference. of Contemporary Art and a number of The event held during Women’s History community based arts non-profts. month featured presentations from students The conference, held in the office of who have taken courses in women’s and Campus Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), gender studies and are doing research on re- was also designed to commemorate the lated topics. Sandy Rodriguez, an artist and program’s name change from Women’s art educator whose work has been shaped Studies to Women’s and Gender Studies. The name change was part of an effort to become more inclusive, and to more accurately reflect the offerings of the program, according to Women’s and Gender Studies Direc- tor Jennifer Nelson. The program currently includes classes in mascu- linity and the changing role of men, as well as classes by feminism, was the keynote speaker. that focus on queer theory and other topics. Above, entry by Hermie Nativida. Represents a woman who is sultry Rodriguez is currently senior project “The feld of women’s studies has evolved and exciting with the use of colors and curves but respected and management coordinator in the education to include more than women’s studies,” said has control over the man as shown in her higher position. Left, en- try by Suzanne Moore. Art reflects various cultures and ages, with department of the J. Paul Getty Mu- Nelson, who recently took over from long- colors that are inclusive of all women. The women depicted look seum. She has worked with a number of time director Emily Culpepper. “We thought towards their futures with hope and intelligence, while the WGSC Los Angeles museums, art schools and it was important for our name to reflect that.” subtly weaves in the ‘female sign’ for emphasis.”
Savage Democracy: Institutional Change and Party Development in Mexico
Mexico shed its authoritarian past the authoritarian legacies of the PRI. length investigation of the interac- with the victory of the National Ac- The irony is that in striving for in- tions of the PRD and PAN parties. tion Party (PAN) candidate Vicente traparty democracy, the PAN and PRD Wuhs shows in his book that Fox in the 2000 election. But the fu- have made themselves less effective as “savage democracy has under- ture of democracy in Mexico has been vehicles for the promotion of democ- mined the nomination of elect- complicated by its past. In particular, racy in the society at large, according able candidates, fostered intense the opposition parties PAN and the to a review of “Savage Democracy” intra-party factions and fights, and Party of the Democratic Revolution by the publisher Penn State Press. interfered with the development (PRD) that helped dislodge the long- Here, with the Mexican govern- of party organizations capable of ruling Institutional Revolutionary ment in turmoil and transition, mounting effective campaigns.” Party (PRI) from its historical domi- is where Steve Wuhs, an associate He illustrates the “unexpected nance of Mexican politics have been professor of government and the head consequences” of the democratization hampered by decisions their leaders of Latin American studies, began of Mexico, and links the argument made… to escape what they viewed as his study, producing the frst book- to other newly democratic nations.
12 | OchTamale Students Can Explore Human-Animal Faculty Notes community radio station for the Relationships in New Minor show Radiostan, a segment dedicat- Chemistry Professor’s Paper ed to South Asian, or “Desi” culture. Published in Polyhedron The Feb. 8 episode called “Brother- Students interested in animal- from her May Term class, where Henry Acquaye’s paper, “Crystal hood” explored South Asian gangs related careers are now able to she takes students to a Best Friends structures of [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(H2O)] in British Columbia, Bollywood buddy work towards a minor in the newly Animal Sanctuary, the nation’s (PF6)2 and [Ru(terpy)(HPB)(2-pico- films and Desi fraternities in Texas. established Human-Animal Studies largest sanctuary for abused and line)](PF6) and the kinetics studies Jha said the producers had read of the aqua ligand substitution by program that explores the relation- abandoned companion animals, her work on nationalism, masculin- pyridine and substituted pyridines,” ships between people and animals. to do an internship in animal care ity and male bonding in Hindi films was published in December in Students in the interdisciplinary and a course in animal ethics. of the 1970s and interviewed her program, which was launched this While nationwide there are the journal Polyhedron, the in- about her project for their show, school year, might study relationships several sociology departments that ternational journal for inorganic heard on the station WLUW. found in literature or history or could offer an emphasis in human-animal and organometallic chemistry. The show, according to its focus on ecology and the ways that studies, the minor at Redlands is Acquaye’s major area of research Web site, “features interviews, humans and animals are interrelated. believed to be the frst interdis- is the development of transition met- performances, and discussions All students are required to take ciplinary program, Jenni said. al oxidants, research he is pursuing with the pundits, players, and an environmental ethics course and “There seemed to be this fervent with the ultimate goal of its applica- a course in animal behavior or ecol- interest among students from all kinds tion to environmental pollutants. politicos that influence the South ogy so they are grounded in both of majors,” she said. “The interest Asian American community.” humanistic and scientifc perspectives was clearly there. We just needed to Professor Priya Jha Speaks on animals, and will also complete a see if we could make deeper study on Chicago Radio Program Hear her speak in practicum where they will spend time of the area available for them.” Priya Jha, an assistant professor the segment working hands-on with animals. Professors from across the of English literature, was interviewed “Brotherhood” at: university, including on an independent Chicago-based www.radiostan.com The minor could appeal to a variety those in environmen- tal studies, literature, of students, including those interested psychology, philosophy, in working at zoos, animal shelters, biology and the Johnston wildlife rehabilitation centers and in Center for Integrative veterinary medicine. Studies, came together to explore the possibility of starting the minor. “There is a lot of flexibility, which “We realized that there already can allow a student to tailor the were a lot of courses being taught in program to their specifc interests,” the area,” she said. “It turned out we said Kathie Jenni, a philosophy had the resources to offer a minor professor who spearheaded the ef- without hiring additional faculty fort to bring the minor to campus or creating new courses, although and is the program’s director. we do expect more courses to be The minor could appeal to a developed and welcome that.” A Musical Afternoon of Communication variety of students, including those Jenni said she is proud to Graduate students in the Speech-Language-Pathology Program, who are interested in working at zoos, animal be at a university where profes- also members of NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language and Hearing shelters, wildlife rehabilitation sors have the freedom to launch Association), came together recently for an afternoon of community service. centers and in veterinary medicine, such a cutting edge program. Fifteen students, along with professors and staff, went to Somerford Jenni said. Students interested in the “One of our values is curricular Place, a senior living community in Redlands, to host an afternoon of rapidly growing feld of animal law innovation and we as a faculty are karaoke and interaction. Though some residents were shy and quiet when also might fnd it appealing, she said. really encouraged to try new things. the Redlands group arrived, it didn’t take long before most were singing and Jenni said she realized the minor This is something quite new, and it’s dancing with the graduate students, showing that music is truly the “univer- might interest students after she had also something that is bold and excit- sal language.” to repeatedly turn students away ing. We expect this minor to thrive.”
Spring 2009 | 13 CARLOS PUMA
Man and machine combine to help create a sustain- able campus. John Miller, co-gen plant manager, walks next to the clean-burning, natural gas engine Our Co-Generation and Kato generator. By Katie E. Ismael
14 | OchTamale University’s Co-Gen Plant Has Resulted in Some Impressive Environmental and Financial Benefits *Carbon Footprint reduction: 30% *Gas Company rebate: $739,000 Sustaining for a *Equal to: planting 1,000 acres of forest and removing 640 cars better world The most visible commitment to the university’s sustainability initiatives is officially dedicated.
uring fnals week of the fall 2001 semester, the state’s energy crisis hit Dhome on the campus of Redlands. In the midst of that critical time, buildings and students were left without electricity as the black-and brown-outs affecting businesses and residences across the state rolled onto Redlands. Generators were hooked up—and an idea was sparked to make the campus less at risk. Today, with its cogeneration plant up and running, the university is able to produce a majority of its energy, as well as heating and cooling for a third of the buildings on campus. The plant became operational in 2007, and an extension of the plant’s capabilities to buildings in the north end of campus was completed this fall. The system uses a 1,500-kW Caterpillar lean-burn natural gas engine, which has a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to control emissions. Waste heat produced in the process is used to provide energy for a chiller, which then gives chilled water for the campus cooling loop. The waste heat is University leaders receive a rebate check from the Gas Co., and celebrate the also used to help provide hot water for the heating loop. plant’s completion. The university consulted with Goss Engineering of Corona, which designed the system; Johnson Power Systems, with which the university has With its cogeneration and chiller in contributing to a sustainable future a strong partnership, provided the reciprocating diesel engine and the Kato plant, the university has reduced its for the city. It noted that with its gen-set, the electrical generator. carbon footprint by an impressive cogeneration and chiller plant, “the Redlands’ cogeneration plant not only allows the campus to rely less on amount of 30 percent—and earned a university provides energy, heating outside energy suppliers, it also provides environmental benefts that are rebate of $739,000 from the Southern and cooling for a third of the buildings equivalent to planting more than 1,000 acres of forest while removing 640 California Gas Co. on campus while reducing its carbon cars from the road. The rebate was given as part footprint by 30 percent.” “As one of the 605 colleges and universities across the country to have of The Self-Generation Incentive That’s a number university signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, Program, created by the California officials have hailed as a significant the University of Redlands is committed to signifcantly reducing its carbon Public Utilities Commission in 2001 in achievement. footprint. The cogeneration plant is an important milestone toward this an effort to encourage consumers to “That’s just enormous,” President objective,” said Phil Doolittle, the university’s executive vice president. begin generating their own energy. The Stuart Dorsey said during the event of Last school year, President Dorsey joined a consortium of college incentive provided to Redlands was the reduction of the campus’ carbon presidents pledging to move towards making their campuses “climate determined by calculating 30 percent footprint. neutral” when he became a charter signatory of the Presidents Climate of the project’s eligible costs. Commitment, which calls for an emissions inventory, set target dates and The incentive check was presented Standing in front of the campus’ milestones for becoming climate neutral, as well as immediate steps to reduce to the university on Jan. 5 at a Energy Center and cogeneration greenhouse gas emissions. Integrating sustainability into the university’s ceremony with university leaders and plant—what President Dorsey curriculum is also a part of the commitment supporters and officials from the city called the university’s most visible Doolittle said that in addition to operating the new cogeneration plant, and The Gas Company. commitment to its sustainability the university has committed in 2009 to purchasing 20 percent of its non- Redlands Mayor Jon Harrison initiatives—Redlands leaders and cogeneration electricity needs from alternative sources, primarily wind- presented the university with a supporters officially dedicated the generated power. certificate of recognition for its efforts plant and celebrated its completion.
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V16 | OchTamale E When two Bulldogs meet, sparks can fly… and last a lifetime. Prompted by a Valentine’s Day-related request for stories, alumni have opened up about the matches and marriages born and fostered during their days at the dear ’ol U of R. Redlands Style♥ By Mari Kam ’07 aving experienced my own personal alumni, each one unique, yet similar because Bulldog love story, it’s only natural it all happened on the Redlands campus. that I’d have a soft spot in my As a member of the Public Relations heartH for the hundreds of couples who have office charged with compiling news and also met on the Redlands campus. stories of our alumni, it seemed the timing Daniel Aipa ’07, ’09 stood out to me above the was perfect: with February and Valentine’s hundreds of incoming students on our frst day Day right around the corner, it could be an of freshman orientation back in August 2003. ideal opportunity to rekindle the feelings that Although I’ll never admit it to him, he actually started during their days at the U or R. caught me checking him out! He was, in my When I asked for submissions I thought that defense, wearing a bright yellow T-shirt with the at most I would receive 10 responses, maybe. words “Lifeguard” in bold red across—hard to miss. My fellow Bulldogs proved me wrong. More But despite what he was wearing, what caught my than 50 love stories immediately poured in eye—aside from his good looks, of course—was that from every decade dating back to the 1930s. LO there was no doubt that he was from Hawaii, too. But more than the initial story of how The next day, when I’d brainlessly locked myself sparks flew when they were students was out of East Hall, Daniel happened to walk through the proof that their love has stood the test the dorm’s lobby and let me in, saving me from of time, with couples celebrating their the skin-sizzling 100 degree September weather. 25th, 50th and even 70th anniversaries. I’d like to think I swept him away with my It’s clear from the stories shared that the engaging conversational skills. But, if you University of Redlands continues to hold a ask him, he claims it was really that I was special place in their hearts. I can only hope that blabbing so much he didn’t have a chance to one day I, too, will stroll hand-in-hand, back walk away. What can I say? I hooked him. on campus with my “Bulldog mate,” pointing Nevertheless, as I reminisced on how out to my family the place where it all began. we met 5½ years ago, it occurred to me that Read on for more stories of alumni there must be hundreds of stories from fellow matches and marriages. VE Spring 2009 | 17 Love, Redlands Style
“The U of R is such a catalyst for bringing people together… ” | “As the years have passed our love, which began at the university, has grown and is growing still.” | “I’d been riding my bike around campus and almost ran into a tree because I was trying to get a good look at him.” | “Our time at the U of R was fabulous and was
We continued talking and ended up on the Young People] had an evening party at the library steps, where I ended up sitting on the ranch of a member of the church. They played magazines because the steps were so cold. He several games and ended with a couple’s game walked me home to Grossmont Hall and we made called “Sardines,” during which I asked Marjorie a date for after Thanksgiving. The rest is history! to be my partner. After that time her name Carl and I were married Jan. 13, appears in my diary rather frequently. 1938. We were married for 66 years before I had the use of my father’s car, and every Sunday Carl passed away on March 5, 2004. I would pick her up where she lived, adjacent to the campus, take her to the young people’s meeting and bring her back after the evening church service. Then we would wander, arm in arm, about the Carl ’37 and Wilma Lolmaugh campus until time for her to be in at 11 p.m. Locke ’38 During the year she was the only date that I had. In addition to church, we went to concerts and other programs in the chapel, an Alpha Gamma Nu es, I, Wilma Locke, met the love of beach party, and other events no longer in memory. Ymy life at the University of Redlands On the evening of June 11, 1939 we sat in during my sophomore year, 1935. the car remembering all the good times we Carl Locke was in my Religious Education class. had had, I told her that I loved her, we kissed, To become more acquainted with the students, Dr. agreed that we could consider marriage when Rafferty assigned a topic for us, and each student Conway ’39 and Marjorie I fnished graduate school, and parted. had to sit at the professor’s desk to read their paper. Frisius Snyder ’42 The years went by, World War II started, When it was Carl’s turn to read his paper, he and on June 1, 1942, having earned my glanced at me between every sentence! He was so master’s degree, I returned to California to obvious that my friend Evelyn Tyson ’37 leaned over his is the story of a couple who was acquainted work on a research project at Cal Tech that was another student and asked me if I knew him. I said, Ton the campus of the University of Redlands developing rocket weapons for the Navy. “I don’t know him, but I watched to see what name 70 years ago, and has been in love with it for Marjorie was working in a Bible bookstore in he answers to during roll call. He is Carl Locke!” all those years. For the past ten years they have Portland. And at that time, by great good luck, As we left class, Carl was thoughtful and held the been living just 1.18 miles from campus. she was visiting her mother in Merced, Calif., so door open for students. Trying hard not to appear At the beginning of my senior year I, Conway I visited her one weekend. We drove to Yosemite forward, I hurried to walk with my friends. Never Snyder, was asked by Dean March to give a lecture and on our return we had to stop for a train. let it be said I came to the U of R to get a man! at the frst meeting of the freshman class in the While we waited for it, Marjorie suddenly On the Friday night before Thanksgiving, I chapel on Sept. 19, 1938. My subject was “Time realized that she did not want to spend her life worked in the library to put in extra hours so I Budgets for College Students.” I did not know, without me, but she did not tell me. During the could be home for Thanksgiving. Carl came in to of course, that there was a girl in the audience next week I got a short note in the mail that simply get some magazines and I helped him check them named Marjorie Frisius who heard me. stated her ring size, so I purchased a diamond out since I was on circulation-desk duty that night On Friday, Sept. 30, the group [Westminster ring and took it to Merced the next Sunday.
18 | OchTamale Love, Redlands Style the basis for the wonderful life we have lived and are still enjoying so much.” | “Thank you Redlands for a Life-time of Love.” | “What he doesn’t say is that when I walked and sat down, he winked at me! I was a goner.” | “Forty-nine years, three daughters, and five grandkids later, we celebrate our “first date” every Oct. 16.”
We were married Feb. 4, 1943, and had a library and a student brought me a note “from Most parts of the meeting are lost in my memory second wedding in the Presbyterian Church in that girl sitting several tables away.” The note (we don’t agree anymore as to exactly where it was) Redlands on Feb. 7. In the next eight years we asked, “Can you give me a ride back to University but I remember like it was yesterday that she smiled had a son, Donald, and two daughters, Sheryl ’85 Hall tonight?” Of course I did and on the way at me as she sat down, and I was hooked forever. and Sylvia ’71. We now have four grandchildren we stopped at the local drive-in for coffee. Our Westminster Fellowship group and two tiny great-granddaughters. Our frst real date was Feb. 26, 1949, when I went on a retreat the next weekend and I With the war won, I resumed my education invited Mary Ann to go with me to the Snow Party. was totally preoccupied with fguring out and received a Ph.D. degree from Cal Tech in I was a big spender. The tickets cost 50 cents each! how to get her to ride in my car, and fnding 1948. I worked 30 years at the Cal Tech Jet By summer break we were engaged, and married out her name so I could ask her out. Propulsion Laboratory, retired in 1986, and on Sept. 11, 1949. We returned to the university in It’s now been 48 years since that meeting, and we moved to Plymouth Village in Redlands in the fall to complete my fnal semester, while living I love her more than ever. She is my guidance 1999. I am now 94.4 and Marjorie is 90.9, and in a very small apartment at the edge of Sylvan counselor, best friend, companion, lover, wife, and we still love the U of R. And each other. Park for $35 a month. How things have changed! mother of two of the best children I could have Now, 58-years later, with two sons, a daughter ever asked for. It turns out the U of R was better and fve grandchildren, Mary Ann and I are for us than either of us could have anticipated. still very much in love and are both thankful Ruth: He is right that we met at a we attended the University of Redlands. Westminster Fellowship meeting. What he doesn’t say is that when I walked in and sat down he winked at me! I was a goner. I went back to the dorm and asked the counselor for a copy of the yearbook to look him up. And at the retreat I tried to fgure out how I could get a ride in his car.
Derald ’50 and Mary Ann Shoemaker Gregg ’52 saw Marilyn Magness for the frst time at the Itransfer student orientation in Cortner Hall, just before school started in September of 1973. She n 1949, I was just beginning my senior was sitting on a long credenza located in the great Iyear at the U of R when I met Mary Hugh ’62 and Ruth Kneeland room at Cortner and her energy was mesmerizing. Ann Shoemaker, a freshman living at The next day, while helping out at the Glenn the University Hall girl’s dormitory. Winn ’64 Wallichs Theatre, theatre professor Gary Krinke I was driving to town in my 1940 came in with Marilyn and stopped in front of Studebaker on Colton Ave., when I saw her ugh: We frst met at a Westminster me. She looked at me, threw her arms around my walking alone toward her dorm. I asked her HFellowship meeting. I was a junior, leading neck, and said, “Hi! I’m Marilyn. What’s your if she would like a ride and she accepted. the group in songs, and she was a freshman name?” I’m sure I stumbled out “Steve.” Let’s A few weeks later, I was studying in the joining the group for the frst time (late!). just say she made an impression upon me.
Spring 2009 | 19 Love, Redlands Style | “With so many new ties to the university we find ourselves frequently back at the U of R. Every time we’re there we always take a tour to remember our days at the U of R when we fell in love.” | “They went to a street dance on the Quad, enjoyed doing the Fox Trot together and, as they say, the rest became history.”
Cortner and we kissed good night. It was just the because the girls had hogged it all, there wasn’t beginning of our long and joyful life together. enough for me to have a second piece. Since I I proposed to her in the same restaurant was already going back, everybody at the table four years later. We have been married requested their seconds and thirds also… now for over 30 years. Yay Redlands! I got back to the girls and flled them in on the revelry going on at the boys’ table and the new information. We wolfed down our second serving and I knew I’d have to do it—I had to make my third trip past the guys to get take-home treats for the dorm. John Wyman stood out with a funny, Steve ’74 and Marilyn but really sweet comment. His buddies all Magness Carroll ’75 laughed and gave him the "ooohs and ahhhs" because he was defending me. A few days later, after extensive research to On the way back to my dorm, I wrapped query if she was in a relationship, I mustered up a slice of banana nut bread and snuck into enough courage to stop her in the hall backstage. Patricia Gordon Wyman ’80 Melrose to put it in John Wyman's box. I wrote Because she was busy, I told her I wanted to ask something like, "I was in the middle of my her something when she had a second. Anxious and John G. Wyman ’80 47th piece of banana nut bread and I thought and a little relieved I went out to my car to get of you." Pretty gutsy. I got a call that night. We something from the glove compartment. t was in the fall of 1976. I’d seen this really ended up going to the Homecoming Dance. The next thing I knew, Marilyn was sitting on Icute guy with freckles around campus John Wyman and I got married on Sept. 8, my lap with her arms around my neck, asking with my new friend, Lance Osler. I’d been 1984. We'll celebrate our 25th anniversary next year. what it was I wanted to ask her. Surprised and riding my bike around campus with Pam Butts off balance once again, I asked her to dinner on Malchow ’80 and almost ran into a tree because the following Friday. She said without hesitation I was trying to get a good look at him. As much as our alumni have seemed to enjoy and without consulting her calendar, “Yes!” A couple of weeks later, I was sitting with all reminiscing about their love stories, I’ve enjoyed reading When I picked her up at Cortner Hall, she my Fairmont and Bekins girlfriends pigging them. With each submission I’ve learned more about our was in a white full-length formal dress, playing out at “gourmet night” in the commons. That alma mater and have a renewed appreciation for the magic her fve-song repertoire of piano hits that had night I decided that I would like to try banana of Redlands. carried her through her early employment at nut bread for the frst time. Surprised that Please read the Final Say on the back cover, where I’m Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Whittier. I’m telling you, I hadn’t had it before, the gals at my table able to share what I’ve learned in this process, as a recent nobody plays “Moon River” like she does. asked me to get extra slices for them. alumna and employee. —Mari Kam We went to Gigi and Jean’s in Colton for Sitting close by was a rowdy group of boys dinner. It was a wonderful evening. We had where my pal, Lance, was sitting. When I came The stories featured here are only a few great French food, drank a bottle of inexpensive back with nearly a full loaf of banana bread, examples of how Bulldog love was fostered at white wine, Emerald Dry, and asked countless all the boys laughed and teased me. As it turns the U of R. Be sure to read more stories submitted by questions about each other. I took her back to out, I really did love the banana nut bread and alumni by visiting: www.redlands.edu/4368.asp
20 | OchTamale XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX header caption to go here regarding serving our community and how we are a partner in the economic, enviornmental and educational success of the Inland Empire. Serving Our Community Professional Students Persevere Those in the university’s School of Education and School of Business face unique pressures as they strive to complete their degrees... Yet these working adults persevere through tough and changing times. By Monique R. Henderson ’03, ’09
orking adults and professional students at has worked to help adult students remain in school. WRedlands can be no strangers to hardship. “We recognize that students today have complex lives—more While striving to get an education, some have faced so than ever,” said Nancy Svenson, associate vice president pressing financial concerns. Others have grappled with for enrollment management. “We are committed to giving the illness or death of family members. And still others students the support they need—the additional boost that have found themselves struggling to keep up with is sometimes needed to stay in school and stay focused.” coursework, while also working long hours to advance So what makes these Redlands students remain their careers or keep their own businesses afloat. committed to advancing their education? What sacrifices Administrators in the schools of Business and Education are they making in the process? And what advice would say they are aware of such hardships, and the university they give to others facing similar circumstances?
Spring 2009 | 21 Professional Students Persevere CARLOS PUMA
“The experiences that offer the greatest obstacles are the ones we value and favor the most.”
Ramiro Aguilar Profession: Custodian Program: School of Education, M.A. in Counseling
Fulflling a Promise to a Son cleared that hurdle, Geraldo told him he needed “One time he told me to keep going as to take the next step and enroll in college. He far as I could and he would catch up with ne of the strongest motivations for School went on to receive a bachelor’s from Cal State me after he got better,” Aguilar recalled. Oof Education student Ramiro Aguilar to San Bernardino and then decided to enter the But in December 2006, Geraldo, who was 22, remain in school is a promise he made to his school counseling program at Redlands. had a particularly severe seizure that claimed his life. teen-aged son, Geraldo, who died in late 2006. Aguilar said that when he earned high grades “After that our lives changed,” Aguilar said. “ButI Aguilar decided to get his GED after a in college, it pushed his son to do the same. kept on studying because my son and I made a deal.” discussion with Geraldo, who at the time was “He got really serious with his studies and there While attending school, Aguilar works as a fnding high school to be challenging. was one time when we were competing about who custodian at Cal State San Bernardino. He also “I noticed that his grades were dropping too low would get the best grades. In 2003, I got to be on the works part-time in an after-school program. when he was in the 10th grade,” Aguilar recalled. “He Dean’s list and my son congratulated me and he even He says he hopes other adult students fnally told me how difficult it was for him. I told told his friends what his father had accomplished.” will not become sidetracked by even the him that I did not understand why it was hard… his Tragically, Aguilar’s son developed epilepsy most heart-breaking of tragedies. response was that I needed to try for myself. At frst in 2004. Geraldo frequently had two seizures a “My advice would be to be persistent, I was offended but later I realized how right he was.” day, with episodes often lasting 10 minutes or to be strong, to keep going,” he said. “The Aguilar soon enrolled in the San Bernardino more. The seizures became so severe that Geraldo experiences that offer the greatest obstacles Adult School and earned his GED. When Aguilar felt he could no longer remain in college. are the ones we value and favor the most.”
22 | OchTamale Professional Students Persevere CARLOS PUMA “It’s about wanting to achieve that for myself.”
George Torres Profession: Agriculture Program: School of Business, B.S. in Business
Pursuing Personal Goals enrollment counselor, and explained his situation. improving the quality of alfalfa production. “You have to do what you have to do,” said Torres said his business classes helped him chool of Business student George Torres was Torres, who became a father in November. “First to see the potential for the alfalfa business. Sforced to take a break from school during the things come frst—you have to put food on the “I saw that we had to think differently—tof nd a summer of 2008. His family business was struggling, table. But once you manage to do that, you need new opportunity because things were beginning to and he recognized that he needed to diversify by to recognize we are in a world where a proper go upside down here (in the U.S.),” Torres recalled. starting an alfalfa production business in Mexico. education is needed and valued. You have to “I think I was more willing to think globally and Torres said that when he took time off, he had get back in there and get the education.” to see the opportunities that were out there.” no doubt he would eventually be back in class. While fnishing up classes for his bachelor Torres said he thinks he had the basic “For me, it was an important personal goal,” of science in business this spring, Torres understanding and skills needed to run a business Torres said. “I was far enough along in my also has been travelling between business before he entered school at Redlands. But his coursework I already felt I’d gained a lot from the in the Inland Empire and in Mexico. education has still given him a new perspective. classes. But, I wanted to fnish—to have fnished In the U.S., his family business buys citrus “I think I already had the street smarts,” he said. that degree. It’s not about having a different title or and sells it to juice companies and other “I see that you need an education. Things change and job, it’s about wanting to achieve that for myself.” businesses that need the fruit. At the same you need to keep up. You need to think about how to Torres said that when he saw he was going to time, he is working to grow alfalfa in Mexico. do things differently—how to make improvements need to take time off, he immediately contacted his A big chunk of his time has been devoted to on the way you’ve been doing it in the past.”
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“It is helping me to think about how I see people and how they see me.”
Eliana Sharp Profession: Banking Program: School of Business, B.S. in Business
Committing to Improve has already reaped benefts from the program. Sharp said she tells anyone who might be “An education is always valuable,” she said. “I interested about the School of Business offerings liana Sharp made the commitment to earn have learned many things already. I am taking a at Redlands. She thinks one of the school’s Eher bachelor of science degree in business management class right now, and it is so interesting. biggest selling points is its schedule, which is after spending years struggling to move out The professor talks a lot about the psychology designed to meet the needs of adult students. of entry-level banking positions. “My classes are only one night a “I always believed I was capable of “You are going to beneft from week,” she said. “I don’t think I could getting my bachelor’s degree,” said Sharp, go to school four or fve nights a week, who immigrated from Peru when she an education. You might not but one night is something I can do. The was 8. “But it wasn’t something that I’d schedule is very convenient to me.” done. I fnally decided it was time to get know exactly how, but you She said if she had a classmate who it—to show myself that I could do it.” was considering dropping out because of The 49-year-old said she hopes her degree will beneft in the end.” fnancial concerns or extended hours at will eventually help her land an upper-level work, she would urge them to reconsider. banking job, which would allow her to more behind how managers view their employees. It’s “You are going to beneft from an easily support herself and her teen-aged son. interesting and it is helping me to think about education,” she said. “You might not know But even if that doesn’t happen, she said she how I see people and how they see me.” exactly how, but you will beneft in the end.”
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“I believe there is always a way to succeed.”
Susan Levine Profession: Superintendent Program: Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice
Advancing Educational Justice “I’m basically doggie paddling to get my also has helped her to persevere. coursework completed for class each week,” she “Every member is special to me and we have arstow Unifed School District Superintendent said. “It’s my positive attitude and my passion for bonded and formed a close relationship already,” BSusan Levine has been spared any serious academia that keeps me going!” Levine said. “That is the wonderful part—being fnancial stressors, but her professional life has been Levine said the doctorate program’s emphasis in the program together and helping support turned upside down by California’s budget woes. on educational and social justice drew her to the the others, as well as being supported.” Levine, who is in the frst year of the university’s program, and has inspired her to continue her Levine said she understands why the troubled doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice, coursework during such frantic times. economy might push some students to consider says she is constantly agonizing over the difficult The program has a unique focus on educational dropping out. But she said students should personnel and programming cuts she is being forced and social justice—the idea that students from all weigh all their options—and rally their support to make. backgrounds should have access to quality instruction, network—before making such a decision. The small school district, located in the High resources and other educational opportunities. “If someone is considering dropping out, they Desert region, has had to cut at least $5 million “My Redlands education is helping me focus as a should immediately speak with their advisor,” she from its approximately $55 million budget for the social justice leader and think about how to let that said. “Maybe someone in their cohort can buddy 2009-10 school year. shine in every decision I make in personnel and as up with them to help them get through a bump in Because of her long hours at work, Levine superintendent,” Levine said. the road. I believe there is always a way to succeed. said she has been struggling to get her doctorate During particularly tough times, Levine Sometimes, it takes a friend or a colleague to help coursework done. said her doctoral cohort’s close-knit nature think out of the box with options and solutions.”
Spring 2009 | 25 Classnotes | Alumni News, Activities and Events Eye on Alumni
University of Redlands, Here I Come! Welcome Bulldogs of the Future
First-rate, first grade Bulldogs in the class of Kay Heldenbrand Williams (above); Boston Schreiber, at 6 weeks, is ready for Bulldog action. Sophia Singh, at 1 enjoys Bulldog action on the basketball court.
By Mari Kam attend the university when they’re older.” but Dennis and Maggie Dockter ’48’s niece Bulldogs parents continue to develop asked for an application to the U of R. “Och Tamale. Gazolly. Gazump. Redlands pride, incorporating their alma Her aunt and uncle drove “1,295 miles to Deyump. Deyatty. Yahoo!” mater into the lives of their legacies. At only Ally’s home in San Antonio, Texas, to present For nearly a century, alumni near and far 6 weeks old, Boston, the son of Brian ’01 and her with an official ‘Property of Bulldogs’ t-shirt, have been chanting these familiar words. Alive Chelsea Robinson Schreiber ’00, assumes his university catalog and information pamphlets. and well today, the Redlands spirit is being position as a future Bulldog football player, Ally was delighted, but asked, ‘Where’s my passed along to the children of the 21st century following in the footsteps of his father. application?’” recounted Maggie Dockter. as proud alumni eagerly share their pride in their At 1, Sophia, the daughter of Dave ’96 and Whether Redlands alumni are teaching alma mater with likely Bulldogs of the future. Gabrielle Gomez Singh ’96, ’01, already knows their children the Och Tamale or encouraging Kay Heldenbrand Williams ’83’s first grade which team to root for. She attended her first them to cheer on their favorite Bulldog students have learned the beloved chant of their U of R men’s basketball game in January. Her team, the university is ready whenever teacher’s alma mater, shouting the words as proud parents look forward to seeing her they are to educate the minds and hearts they shake their maroon and gray pom poms graduate from Redlands as the Class of 2030! of the Bulldogs of the next century. at Cielo Vista Elementary School’s assemblies Even Ally Dockter, who just turned 10, Do you have a tale of a future Bulldog? in Palm Springs. “My students are very proud is already on the track to the dear ’ol U of R. Share it with us at [email protected]. of being a part of the University of Redlands. These days, most 10-year-olds might ask for Who knows, maybe someone will grow up to an iPod or a cell phone for their birthday,
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of your charitable donations. § Philip I want my Class Notes! If you don’t see your Class Notes submission in this Allin recommends El Porvenir, which issue, don’t worry. Your class reporters are still on the job. Due to production supports clean water projects in deadlines, class note updates often skip an edition before they appear. Send news Nicaragua. § William “Bill” ’52 and Jo Perhab Billard favor the Family to [email protected] or to Och Tamale, University of Redlands, P.O. Box Research Council. § Richard “Rich” 3080, Redlands, CA 92373-0999. Bueermann plugs for Kiwanis and other service organizations. § Linda Peterson Burrows recommends your local Public Broadcasting System station. She Gazolly! Gazump! It’s Och Tamale Harold Hill presented “Fighting Swinging Years ’45-’48 describes KCET and KVCR as “oases in 37 time again. § Kathryn Launer 40the Invaders in Caroline Park,” If you were unable to attend the Circle a parched land.” § Robert “Bob” and Corbett continues to read everything highlighting his ongoing horticultural of Gold luncheon at Alumni Weekend, Betsey Barker Clopine ’55 endorse the that comes her way. “Some books and experiences in Redlands’ Caroline Park. you were missed but well represented National Park Foundation. § Jan Marsh articles are stimulating; but the younger by two of “The Three Musketeers,” Davis reminds us not to forget The generation will have to come up with We’re saddened by the death Robert “Bob” Leonard ’46, and Salvation Army and the American Red their own solutions.” § Anita Johnson 42of Dr. Alvin Chang. Ellen ’43 Donald “Don” Farquhar ’44. They were Cross. § For Mary Pierson Graw it’s Mackey has moved to Glendale from maintains their home in Lewiston, Idaho. introduced as members of the WWII a toss up between The Heifer Project Michigan where she tutored more than She “hopes to hear from classmates V12. Their service was recognized as and Save the Children. § Jacquelyn 25 students, helping them to attain their who want to join [them] for some Salmon they presented President Stuart Dorsey “Jackie” Bean Hall supports Planned GED diplomas. She celebrated her 95th River fun.” § Dorothy Munson Lowman the Circle of Gold contribution check. § Parenthood. § Dr. William “Bill” Moore birthday on New Year’s Day in London taught school, worked for the military Joyce Neil Hardy’s ’45 photo from the ’54, ’55 joins David “Dave” Nuffer with while visiting a granddaughter. Anita says and lived in Germany, Japan, Illinois and Elmer Kingham collection was featured the U of R at the top of his list. § Don she is planning to attend our 75th class Texas before settling in Washington. After in the Redlands Daily Facts, which invited Ruh’s choice is the LA84 Foundation, reunion. § Mary Holmes McCombs her husband passed away, she moved readers to identify her. Responses which introduces sports to youth. § presented by Betty Tyler included: “Joyce And Utako “Tako” Shiraishi Dwyer Neil Hardy apparently hasn’t changed and Charles “Chuck” Russell second Philip “Phil” Allin ’54 had an exhibit of his much in 60 years. Readers recognized my choice of the Southern Poverty Law woodcarvings based on the designs of M. C. her right away in last week’s photo, Center; Tako is also fond of the American reprinted from the June 27, 1947, edition Friends Service Committee, which Escher in Meadville, Pa. of the Redlands Daily Facts. The photo, gave her and other children mittens which may date from before 1947, ran and toys for their first Christmas in the tries to attend university functions, to a retirement community in Lacey, the day of a performance by the Joyce relocation camp in the ’40s. § Philip especially if held in the daytime. § Don Wash., where she keeps busy. She often Neil Dancers at the Redlands Bowl.” “Phil” Allin, who has carved since age and Sydney Winters Wood celebrated sees her daughters, who live in Oregon. Wayland Reynolds ’47, ’48 recognized 12, had an exhibit of his woodcarvings their 70th anniversary and were honored “My best to the Class of 1942.” § Now Hardy. “If you met her on the street based on the designs of M. C. Escher by their Sun Lakes, Ariz., Methodist widowed, Shirley Gregory Weaver you wouldn’t miss that smile,” he said. in Meadville, Pa. § John and Janet church. They drove to Branson, Mo., for lives in the home she shared with Dr. Joyce married the late William “Bill” Amend Carver celebrated their 51st a reunion of old RV friends and stopped Ralph ’40. She enjoys events at the U Hardy Sr. ’41 in 1948. She is close to anniversary in September. For their 50th, to visit with your class reporter, Martha of R. Shirley completed her degree at her family, with whom she takes summer they flew to Barcelona and boarded a Farmer Forth, in Camdenton, Mo. We University of California, Santa Barbara, holidays to the Newport Beach area. small ship with stops in Spain, Morocco, spent an evening recalling college days and has a daughter and two sons. Her Christmas photo includes her five the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and and planning the 75th Class Reunion in --Andrea Johnson Smith children, 15 grandchildren and four great- Brazil, where they disembarked in Rio de 2012! § Your reporter continues to enjoy grandchildren. With spouses included they Janeiro. Janet casted one of Virginia’s life in Missouri, cold weather and all. Jean Wilshire Anderson’s are 38 in all. § Harry Tow ’47 reported 13 Electoral College votes for Barack —Martha Farmer Forth 43niece, Susan Anton, is a guest V12 members Capt. Fred Stalder Jr. Obama! Janet’s vote may be a first for star in this year’s Palm Springs Follies. ’45, Fred Steffgen ’47, Theordore any alumni. Here’s to Janet who has Barbara McNaboe White Jean and her family remain close. “Ted” Stokes ’45, Norman Stout ’46, long been a power broker in the Virginia 38and I represented the Class Harry Tow ’47, Paul Trejo ’47 and Bob Democratic Party. § When Robert “Bob” of ’38 at the Circle of Gold luncheon Elizabeth Hansen Nelson Williamson ’47 met at Morrow Bay, and Betsey Barker ’55 Clopine traveled last fall. § Wilma Lolmaugh Locke 44said “I was reading the ’40s and Calif., toasting the late Bill Steen ’47. to Newfoundland and Rhode Island, telephoned her regret; the train trip ’50s notes by Rebecca ‘Becky’ Workman § As you find travel and health problems they visited the First Baptist Church in was too arduous and she doesn’t like Roth ’49 and Thelma Jackson Tague ’49. preclude you from attending university Providence where Betsey’s grandfather flying. In her Christmas newsletter, They wondered if any other 40s were gatherings, I remind you the only way we was the church’s 23rd minister in the “The Locke Times,” she reported she alive and well—at 86, I am alive and can share news is to send information ’30s. They were also in New Mexico doesn’t need a walker or cane and is fairly well.” Elizabeth married Theron, for the next Och Tamale. Thank you and made their annual trek to Redlands working on her autobiography. She has went to University of San Francisco to for your holiday notes and cards. for the Feast of Lights. § Dr. John and 25 great-grandchildren with two more study advanced library work and worked --Lois Fair Wilson ’45 Carol Townsend also drove out from to come. Wonder if any classmates for the Lafayette School District. Theron L.A. for the Feast. § Rev. Dale and Alice can beat that or even come close. received his master’s from Stanford The following organizations were Edmondson traveled to New England —Bill Adams Jr. University. Their granddaughter, Alisa 54recommended by classmates for to absorb as much color and beauty [email protected] Nelson-Miller ’04, attended the U of R. your consideration as worthy recipients as possible. They spent Christmas in
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New Mexico. § Rev. Fred Edwards James “Jim” Cavener continues his serves on the Board of the Christian work in media. He was reappointed to An Experience that Resonates Counseling Service in Redlands along the community advisory board of the with four other alumni. § Mary Pierson Asheville, N.C., local NPR affiliate, which By John Serbein, Planned Giving Director Graw and her husband, Dr. Herb, took a he co-founded more than 20 years cruise to Greece and Turkey. § Marilyn ago, and to the board of Mountain Area Brobst Headlee and her husband Information Network. Jim is a regular e know little about Jewel McGinnis. She was an unfamiliar have experienced their first hurricane, writer for the Gannett Company-owned name to many around Redlands until the week before Ike, since moving to Texas. The eye of daily newspaper in the region. He and W the storm passed over Tomball, eight his partner, Alan Robinson, journeyed to Christmas. Until we were notified of a surprise bequeath of miles from their home, which fortunately Washington, D.C., for the Presidential $1.5 million. sustained only minimal damage. § Hon. inauguration in January. § William “Bill” University records indicate Julia “Jewel” Basse graduated in Frances Willis ’20 was the first United Yensen led retired members (average States female ambassador and, after age 70) of the National Smokejumper 1947 with a psychology degree, a year before her sister Grace her death in 1983, Jorice Jacobs Maag Association on a U.S. Forest Service Irene Hasselbeck. Both were legally blind since birth; Jewel and her husband, Richard, attended an project in the Dixie National Forest in estate sale and purchased a number of southern Utah this spring. The crew eventually lost her eyesight altogether. Willis’ items. They donated several to works for food and the satisfaction of Following graduation, Jewel apparently kept no significant the Redlands Historical Museum. For completing valuable work. This is Bill’s many years, they’ve volunteered at the eighth project and he vows it won’t be relationship with the university. But she clearly didn’t forget her Fullerton Arboretum at California State his last. § Class members who don’t use alma mater. University, Fullerton, accommodating his e-mail: please mail your news to U of R, Jewel went on to live an exemplary life, as news stories and interest in horticulture and her interest Office of Public Relations, PO Box 3080, in the historic doctor’s home, which is Redlands, CA, 92373-0999, Attn: Mari records indicate. the centerpiece of the gardens. § Thanks Kam. She will pass it on to me before In 1963, she founded Blind San Franciscans, an organization to the interests/passions gambit in a the deadline for the summer Och Tamale. recent notes column, Dr. William “Bill” —Joyce Van Buskirk Cauffield which provides interest-free loans to the blind and visually Moore ’54, ’55 and Robert “Bob” [email protected] impaired, as well as the California Council of the Blind. She Steinbach “have become ardent pen pals.” Bill writes, “We enjoy shared Barbara Ciocca spent served as a volunteer for the Lighthouse for the Blind and worked readings in cosmology and particle 56December in Italy. After meeting with the Taxicab Commission and police and fire departments, physics… [and] have discovered a Martha Redding Thum’s daughter, providing sensitivity training to public servants. common bond in old age.” Bob reports Margaret, and her husband during a that they seriously disagree on the week in Florence, they were in Rome She fought tirelessly for the rights of the blind, and taught validity of string theory. Bob and Virginia and in Sicily visiting relatives of her people, with or without sight, that being blind is not an spent three weeks on New Zealand’s companions. “Christmas in Italy is South Island in December. § David something very special.” § Dr. Doyle insurmountable obstacle. “Dave” Nuffer has a Web site where Edson flew friends on a rewarding, Her disability hindered her very little. She loved to play you can find information about his refreshing trip to serve in a remote book on Hemingway’s friends. § Last clinic in Baja, Calif. § Mary Sones blackjack in Nevada casinos, was an avid knitter, and regularly summer, Charles Russell spent time Nuffer was elected president of the attended plays and musicals. With the assistance of others, she in Washington and in Santa Fe for the Point Loma Artists, which produces was an avid reader of novels. Summer Music Festival. § For our next several exhibitions each year. Mary has column, please let me know what author been a practicing watercolor artist for In Jewel’s later years, memories of her days as a Bulldog must or book you recommend your friends nearly 40 years, having begun at the have resurfaced. As she was preparing her trust, she bequeathed read. easel of Imperial Valley’s legendary —Alton Robertson watercolorist, Dora Nuffer. § Martha half of her estate to the “dear ’ol U of R.” [email protected] Redding Thum’s granddaughter, Carly, Jewel’s magnificent gift reminds us that a student’s Redlands will attend the U of R next year, making Since retiring from teaching, two granddaughters on the west coast. experience can indeed resonate throughout life. 55Connie Smith and Jay ’53 —Ed Brink Young travel in their motor home, [email protected] including four trips to Mazatlan to play in bridge tournaments. They celebrated Jenise Englund travels their 55th anniversary. § Mary Ann Black 57 widely and is co-chair of the Easley’s latest book, “Finding Jade International Education Task Force for For more information on planned giving opportunities please Mountain,” will be released soon. Other the Fulbright Association. She was in contact John G. Serbein, Director of Planned Giving by writing titles include “I am the Ice Worm” Beijing presenting a program highlighting to him at the university; at [email protected]; and “Warrior’s Daughter.” She tutors Chinese schools for migrant workers, foreign students at Soka University special education training in Vietnam and or by calling him at (909) 748-8356. of America and teaches fiction writing a book called Malindi’s Journey. Her year in Orange and Riverside counties. § also included trips to Romania, where her
28 | OchTamale | Classnotes son, Troy, lives and works, to France for a football game and Sunday brunch. It The photo showed Kit Carson, Mary boarded a ship for the Mediterranean week in a “garden of Eden in Bordeaux,” was a great three days. Thanks to all Cline Knightly, Janet Dorrans with stops at 16 ports. § Paul and Kay to Liege, Belgium, for a French teachers members of the committee and the Cummings, Georgia “Georgie” Higgins Raynesford Kirk ’62 flew to Minneapolis conference, as well as to Stockholm help from the university, the Alumni Petersen and Carole Crofts on Ad Hill then cruised down the Mississippi River where she celebrated her son’s birthday. Office, with sincere thanks to Courtney in their song leader dresses in 1957. § to St. Louis. They enjoyed Thanksgiving in § Pat James Fobair accepted a “Coco” Haupt ’04 for her support. § Kit Carson has lived in a 100-year-old Palm Desert with family, including seven Fulbright grant to work with psychiatry Other news: Robert “Buz” Buster house in Sebastopol, Calif., for 35 years. grandchildren. § Dr. Wayne Mitchell colleagues in Turkey to develop a rode his Harley to Sturgis, S.D., with She has a BIG horse named Dakota. § was chosen to be a “life trustee” after supportive care program in the Ankara his son, grandson and son-in-law. § Dr. Curtis and Dr. Ruth Ellis Cook are serving 12 years as a member of the Oncology Research and Training Hospital. Roderic “Rod” Stephens has CDs of back in their home in Los Gatos, Calif., Board of Trustees for the Heard Museum She interviewed patients and staff, a re-mastered recording of the Feast of after a burst pipe led to a several month in Phoenix, Ariz. § Mary Edith Cline initiated educational support groups and Lights from our era. The proceeds go stay in a Marriott. Ruth stepped down Knightly and George traveled from met with the hospital administrator and to the university as part of our annual as chair of the education programs at their home in Massachusetts to Maui, members of Turkey’s Health Ministry to class gift. He also has four re-mastered Santa Clara University. Her newly co- California, the Canadian Rockies and persuade them in the usefulness of this Columbia Records of the University Choir program. After watching her presentation, and Casavant Organ. § Larry and Joan Mary Ann Black Easley’s ’55 latest book, the deputy health minister said, “We Bartlett De Peel celebrated their 50th should fund this program and use it as anniversary. Their family put on two days “Finding Jade Mountain,” will be released soon. a model for the rest of the country.” of parties in the Redwood trees at their —Pat Fobair home. They renewed their vows with their authored book, “The Art and Practice of Maine. They monitor the wild turkey [email protected] son, Michael ’82, and his wife, Kelli, Home Visiting,” was published in 2008. population around their house while and enjoyed their eight grandchildren. § Marian Taylor Cropp visited France keeping an eye out for black bears Our 50th reunion was well § Gary Weatherford was appointed last fall with her sister, Gloria ’59, and that raid the bird feeders. § Ralph and 58attended, our class gift and an administrative law judge at the brother-in-law, Robert ’59. She took two Marilyn Van Slyke Showers enjoy participation very good and we were California Public Utilities Commission of her grandchildren on an eco-adventure their home with a front yard, patio and energetic, vibrant and youthful in spirit. in San Francisco. § Please send news to Costa Rica, where she zip-lined over many potted flowers in Camp Verde, Ariz. Each classmate was genuinely proud to and comments to your class reporter! the rain forest. She celebrated her This year, they traveled to California, be associated with each other. Reunion —Gordon Clopine birthday in San Francisco and Yosemite Buffalo, Cape Cod and New York. Marilyn highlights were the two evening parties at [email protected] with her children. She also went on continues to horseback ride and attends our headquarters hotel, where Sally Jo her family’s traditional trip to Newport their grandchildren’s sports events. High Hansen Comings ’58, ’59 and her Stanley “Stan” Brassfield Beach. Marian is on the Alumni Board of § We are nearing our 50th reunion in helpers, Rex and Marjorie “Margie” 59and his wife, Sue, still lead Directors. § Janet Dorrans Cummings October of 2010. Keep an eye out for Moorhead Thomas, Carolyn Crocker the simple life! Stan has completely lives in Fresno but visits her children and information as the time draws nearer. Ziegler and Sandra “Sandy” Reese adapted to retired life. Grandchildren grandchildren in Camas, Wash. § Jim —Mary Kay Knaggs Jacobs Seat made sure we were in great spirits. are a major source of entertainment and and Janet Anderson Dort traveled to [email protected] Rev. John Knox was the luncheon Stan boasts he has the “greatest family Patagonia, Buenos Aires, the Argentine emcee, with program participants Dr. in the world.” They are studying “The and Chilean fjords, the Torres del Paine Maggie Boren Bell attended John Gustavsen, Gary Weatherford, Truth Project,” a program from Focus National Park in the Chilean Andes, Palm 62 an Elderhostel in Bodega Bay, Charles “Chuck” Lippincott, Dr. Kurt on the Family ministries, and highly Desert, New Mexico and California’s including a stop at Fort Ross where Frank, Dr. Charles “Chuck” Thorman, recommend it! § Marilyn Heller Keast Gold Country. § Robert “Bob” and Jean she brought her Redlands scarf, last Roderic “Rod” Stephens and Gordon and husband, Col. Don, cruised around Wagley Erikson ’61 keep the Kiwanis seen with her on the Great Wall in Clopine—followed by everyone Cape Horn and traveled to Buenos Aires, Club on track. Bob works with the Loma China in the Alumnipix section. describing memories of their days at the Santiago, Chile, Ohio, Cabo San Lucas Linda Pediatric Emergency Medicine U of R. Puanani Mundon Gonsalves and fished in Alaska. They also attended Fellowship, which provides help in remote Living in Seabeck, Wash., Dr. provided edibles from the Aloha state, the Tailhook Convention and air races in areas of California, Nevada and Hawaii. 63 Stephen “Steve” and Sharon with Cora Lee Judson Brown ’58, ’92 Reno, Nev., and the Pasadena Rose Bowl § Jane Gharst Greif and husband, Habener are ready for retirement. providing other table favorites. Former festivities. § Dixie Lea Johnson Petrey Casper, spent time in South Africa and Steve earned an M.D. and spent the cheerleaders and song leaders led the went to Alaska, Minnesota, the state fair, Kenya. The highlight was a balloon ride last 35 years as an ear, nose and throat “Och Tamale.” Chuck and Barbara Atlanta for the New Baptist Covenant over the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Jane specialist. A couple of years ago he Campbell Thorman, with assistance Celebration and Southern California. continues to sing in her church choir. “tried” retirement, which only lasted from John Knox, Cora Lee Judson Dixie and her husband, A. D., live in § Capt. Carl ’59 and Lois Dodge Gott six days. They have two children, no Brown and Marilyn Olson Brewer Maryville, Tenn., where she is chaplain led excursions with “Gott-a-Travel” to grandchildren yet. Dr. Edward “Ed” prepared a memory board and book. and pastor of two congregations in France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Matsuishi retains Steve as a pit crew Rev. John Knox, Loren and Barbara Shannondale of Maryville. Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Czech member for vintage racing. Steve also Sanladerer and Carolyn Crocker —Marilyn Kerr Solter Republic, China, Turkey, South Africa, heads up a men’s Bible study group Ziegler distributed personalized picture [email protected] Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Lois and enjoys watching Sharon play violin ID name tags. Other highlights were a is definitely the winner of the award for with the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra visit from President Stuart and Michelle You can tell we’re nearing our most widely traveled member of our and Opera. § Cathy Hales Stockton Dorsey, the reading of two Bentley Wallis 6050 th reunion when a “vintage” class. § Joan Habbick Kalin loves still lives in Redlands with husband, poems, Dr. Kurt Frank leading a song photo of four of our classmates is used country music so much that she traveled Dave. She and three other cancer and a class picture. We enjoyed a Quad by the Alumni Association to promote the to Austin, Texas to see a George Strait survivors organized the Walk for the Fair, some attended campus tours, the Alumni Awards Dinner, held last October. concert. She also traveled to Rome and Cure, with a goal to raise $50,000 for
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needed, they provided it to the electric company. the Loma Linda Cancer Center. The goal was exceeded with over 2,000 While Morrison said she doesn’t recall hearing participants and gifts from several messages about sustainability at Redlands in the corporate sponsors. They have two sons. 1940s, but she thinks it’s critical for today’s § Albert “Al” Turner and Liz reside in Houston, Texas, most of the time, with students to understand the importance of retirement in about three years. They using natural resources wisely. bought a place in Salornay-sur-Guye, As part of an effort to advance France, where they plan to spend half that cause, Morrison established the year. After graduation, Al completed his master’s and doctorate degrees at the Marvin R. Morrison Family Duke University. He teaches part time Fellowship. The award is at the University of Houston and sells earmarked for students who are copiers for ImageNet Office Systems. Liz and Al have two children and three in the university’s Geographic grandchildren. When not tending the Information Systems (GIS) garden, they tour and enjoy Europe. program, have demonstrated —Norm Naylor [email protected] a financial need and have a professional focus in water resources David Boies II spoke on management, environmental 64 campus where he signed copies protection or agricultural production. of his autobiography, “Courting Justice.” New York Times reporter Andrew Ross Two students received the sizeable Sorkin profiled Boies in an article titled scholarship for the first time during the “Why Obama May Assent to Deals.” 2008-09 academic year. Morrison has said she Boies predicted that while Obama might want to police antitrust issues, would like to support students who are interested the economy was in such sorry shape in using GIS technology to help improve and advance that he probably wouldn’t be able to sustainability efforts. do so, at least over the next two years. “Preserving jobs and economic stability The methane recovery system, laser leveling will be perceived as more important than Pioneers in Sustainability of acreage to prevent water waste, and other preserving competition,” Boies said. environmentally sound practices were one reason —Bill Bruns Set up Fellowship for MSGIS Marvin Morrison was twice named Man of the Year in [email protected] Students to Study Natural Arizona agriculture. He held the National Partner in Fred Emmert has spent 4-H Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 6514,000-plus hours taking Resource Use Arizona State University gave Marvin Morrison a aerial photographs. In 2007, his aerial of Moro Rock won “best scenic” from lifetime achievement award shortly after his death in the Professional Aerial Photographers June Morrison and her late husband, Marvin, were Feb. 2007. He also received an honorary doctorate from Association and in 2008 he qualified generating electricity from the manure on their Arizona Arizona State University. for their master award and received a lifetime recognition award. § Retired, dairy in the ’80s, long before sustainability became a The couple also used a technique called skip-row Rev. David Graham has been married national buzzword. cotton, where they planted four consecutive rows of to his wife, MaryRuth, with whom he June and Marvin, who were both music majors cotton and then left four rows fallow. The practice raised three sons, for 33 years. § After at Redlands from 1941 to 1943, used technology to was good for the land, and in some ways also was 38 years of teaching, Gloria Horning Hickman has her own interior design transform manure into methane, which was then economical, because farmers found that the outer rows business. Each spring she visits a friend converted into electricity. often produced more cotton. who lives in France, works out and enjoys June says electricity-generating methane recovery Morrison said she and her husband were always great friends and a daughter who lives close by. § Paul and Gina Malone went technology saved them about $11,000 a month in very careful to minimize water use. to Paris and Portugal, where their family electric bills. “We experimented with different things through the waited to surprise Paul on his birthday. The couple also worked out a reciprocal agreement years to reduce our use of water,” said June Morrison, They also attended several plays in New York. Paul’s probate and estate planning with the area electric company, where they were provided who no longer farms but has a cattle ranch in Arizona. law practice continues in San Francisco, with electricity if they were unable to produce enough. “We have always been very mindful that water is a and they migrate to their home in the During times when the couple produced more than they limited resource.” Natomas area near Sacramento on weekends. § Dr. Joan Elliott and Gloria
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Kapp of Palm Springs were married at Cathy Carter Wieschendorff welcomed is the president of the board of the of Martin and Martin Properties, LLC, their home in September. Joan earned their fourth grandchild—they love being Christian Counseling Services of and is president of the Visalia Rotary a doctorate in psychology from Ryokan grandparents. They traveled to Nova Redlands. Dr. Michael Groher ’67, ’69, Community Foundation and Visalia’s College and is a licensed psychologist. Scotia with Carole Ann Maddux Checco chairman of the U of R’s Communicative downtown business association. Gloria is a retired director of admissions and husband, Al, where they visited Disorders Department, welcomed at California State University, Long friends, as well as Montréal and Québec Japanese students for a cultural William “Bill” Kennedy Beach. § Martin “Marty” Lyons enjoyed City. § Nancy White was a delegate to exchange visit. He also travels to 70 received the 2008 Outstanding the “’65 turns 65” article. “Redlands the Democratic National Convention in Japan to give communicative disorders Advocate Award from the Western Center was the transition period between living Denver. She was one of four delegates lectures. Lana Skugrud Stanley sold on Law & Poverty in Los Angeles and ‘American Graffiti’ in high school and to attend the convention from the 41st her book and educational toys store the Corporate Board Chair Award from the ‘revolutionary’ life at University of Congressional District. This was the fifth after 30 years. She and her husband, the Nonprofit Resource Council. He also California, Berkeley,” where he studied convention she has attended, following Dave, an endocrinologist, spend time received an Outstanding Advocate Award in two graduate programs. When he the run by Ted Kennedy in 1980 and doting on their two grandchildren. from the Equal Justice Society in San traveled and immersed himself in other nominations of Bill Clinton in 1996, Al They also enjoy golfing and hiking at Francisco. cultures, he more fully appreciated Gore in 2000 and John Kerry in 2004. their getaway home in Graeagle, Calif. § his Redlands education. § Susan —Carol Williams Keep the notes coming. It was good Harlow Cameron retired after “Susie” Shikles Styn divides her time [email protected] to have some news for this issue. 72 35 years of service in the San between Delta Kappa Psi and PEO. She —Steve Carmichael Bernardino County Office of the Assessor. has a new grandson as does Susan Darlene Johnson Backlund [email protected] Harlow’s career began as a real property “Susi” Merrell Hora. § Gail Billions 67 lives in Redmond, Ore., and appraiser, followed by supervising district Thompson studied Arabic after her has race-walked for 13 years. On Sept. Thankfully I had some responses appraiser, chief of assessment services time at Redlands and had a fascinating 14, 2008, she set the 40k American 68for this issue and you were and chief appraiser. As chief appraiser, two-year tour with the United Nations Record for 60-64 year-old women in spared a description of “what I did he oversaw the valuation division, which Peacekeeping Forces in the Middle Ocean Township, N.J., with a time last summer.” § Dr. Peter Konrad appraises all taxable property in San East. She focuses on business, public of 5:16:08. She is the national 30k worked with the Uberoi family and Bernardino County. § Melvin Mow was accounting and is studying to become a race-walk champion for the 60-64 age their foundation dedicated to greater promoted to Executive Vice President financial planner. She’s adding Chinese group. She has achieved the American understanding of the world’s religions and Chief Credit Officer at First Hawaiian to her proficiency in Spanish, German Standard of Excellence for her age group in India. He’s traveling to Nicaragua as Bank, where he joined as a management and Arabic. § W. Richard “Rick” West in the distances of 20k, 30k and is the part of his work with the Weyerhaeuser trainee after graduating from the U of R. is semi-retired. The principal client in his only U.S. woman to achieve it at 40k. Family Foundation. § Timothy “Tim” —Pam Baxter Hasbrouck newly launched consulting business is in Her husband John, who also race-walks and Margaret “Peggy” Rivers [email protected] Abu Dhabi. He continues involvement on and is the current National Champion Constantine both retired from teaching in 2007. They took a cruise to Tahiti, Claudia Breslow Flint ’75, Nancy White ’66 was a delegate to the visited Peggy’s Pennsylvania home 75 ’76 is assistant principal town, her sister in New Hampshire, their of McFadden Intermediate School Democratic National Convention in Denver. son, Dave in Washington, D.C. and in Santa Ana. She and Gregory Boston. Tim fulfills his retirement dream “Greg” live in Orange County where boards relating to American Indian affairs for males 65-69 at 5k, 15k, 20k and by fishing every month. § Craig and Greg is a manager at Disneyland. and museum organizations. He and 30k, coaches her. § Dr. Larry Burgess, Nancy Bell Roskam enjoy retirement Mary Beth spent the summer traveling historian and director of the A.K. Smiley as well. They split the year between George Horioka Jr.’s son, in Java and Bali. § Cross country and Public Library, helped organize the first Colcester, Va., and Charleston, S.C. 76 Jeffrey ’06, graduated so “I track runner Stephen “Steve” Wyper musical event in the nation celebrating They volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, guess I am older than I think!” He was inducted into the Bulldog Bench Lincoln’s bicentennial for the Redlands the Refugee Resettlement program is happily married, living in Newport Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. § Symphony, entitled “The Music Lincoln and Meals on Wheels. They spent the Beach and is the CEO of Xsura, an We’re saddened by the death of Sandra Loved.” § Dave and Marget “Margi” past two summers renovating and international cosmetics company. “I’m “Sandy” Lank Bramble. Lifelong friend Uusitalo Buller and Bill and Sharon landscaping the Vermont house and still smiling and looking forward to every Janet Putnam Johnson and Coralie Held Duplissea enjoyed a cruise up have plenty of room for guests. § Our day the Lord gives me another day to Lampiasi Prince remember her for her the Northeast coast on the Eurodam, 45th reunion will be held Oct. 16-18. I make a difference.” § Dana Hosfeth community activities, years as a popular where they ran into John and Carol hope to see many of you there, but if is the director of human resources at teacher in Mammoth and the sunny Boogher Curtis ’68. The Curtises and you are unable to attend, please send RQ Construction, Inc. in Carlsbad. He outlook she brought to everyone who Bullers were both celebrating their me an update of where you are and has 18 years in pastoral ministry and knew her. § Keep the news coming! 40th anniversaries. There are Bulldogs what you are doing. Many thanks! 8-plus years in benefit consulting. He —Nancy Wheeler Durein everywhere and they are having fun. —Nancy Bailey Franich and Becky, who have been married for [email protected] § Margi Uusitalo Buller sent in notes [email protected] 33 years, have seven children and two on classmates included below: Bryan grandchildren. “Life is challenging but Kenneth Brill, founder and Cooke owns and directs a company, William “Willy” Martin God is good in all circumstances and 66 executive director of The Uptime which designed and outfitted a storage 69 completed his time as delights to show his grace.” § Cathy Institute, received the “Outstanding facility for the Huntington Art collection. president-elect and president of County Moreland Schilling, Susan Cook, Contribution to Industry” accolade at His company moved Blue Boy, Pinkie, Center Rotary in Visalia, Calif. He Cynthia “Cyndee” Butherus and 11 the Datacentre Leaders’ Awards in the Getty Museum collection and the was honored as President of the Year friends sailed the Danube River on a London, in recognition of his lifetime world’s most expensive painting, a during the district’s annual conference. Uniworld cruise in December. They visited achievement. § James “Jim” ’63 and Jackson Pollock. Dr. Robert Denham He is the managing member/owner Christmas markets at each port and
Spring 2009 | 31 Classnotes | Alumni News, Activities and Events shopped their way through Budapest, freelance designing costumes for the She looked forward to the U of R spring § Save the date: Our 30th reunion, with Hungary, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, entertainment industry, doing millinery in break group that went to help Galveston the Class of ’80, is in October 2010. Krems, Linz and Salzburg and Passau, London, taking her daughter to Paris and Island recover. § Robert Gill finished Look forward to seeing you there! Germany. “Eat, Drink, Shop and Be learning Photoshop and Illustrator, she 14 months of active duty on mobilization —Steve Turner Merry” was the theme for this adventure. plans to be busy. Her son, Alexander ’12, orders with Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, [email protected] § Cathy Schilling, Susan Cook, and lives in Cortner. Mela lives with husband, where he was involved in running the Ann Halligan traveled in 2007 to Bruce, in Brea along with several pets. fleet command center. After his return, Charletta “Char” Geary, Tanzania, where they stayed in tents with Bruce works in finance for Beckman he retired from the Navy as captain with 80an adaptive P.E. teacher, comfy beds, flushing toilets, hot showers Coulter, Inc. as assistant to the controller 30 years of combined active and reserve participated in the first alumni vs. and were fed five-star food. (These girls of the central zone. § Ann Halligan time. He enjoys the increased free time student women’s volleyball game in know how to rough it!) Chanting the “Och evacuated for Hurricane Ike in September. by attending some U of R activities. His nearly 20 years as a part of Alumni Tamale” while on the Serengeti plain was Her primary residence was fine, however wife, Katherine “Kathy” Johnson Gill and Homecoming Weekend. § Lori an experience these Deltas will never her vacation home in Galveston, Texas, ’78, continues to enjoy her career as Hays Hatfield, David and Lisa forget! § Mela Hoyt-Heydon stepped took over 6-feet of storm surge flood a first grade teacher in the Oceanside Russell Pflueger, Mike ’81 and down as chair of the Theatre Arts water. “I’m now an expert on mucking out Unified School District. They celebrated Diane Ghigleri Remy, and Gordon Department at Fullerton College to go on and using a pry bar! I can also advise their daughter’s college graduation and Marjorie Burdon Wiens ’81, ’85 sabbatical for the spring 2009. Between anyone about flood insurance claims!” and their 30th anniversary by going to helped Brad ’81 and Gina Griffin Hurlbut Europe. § Since leaving the speakership ’81 celebrate their 25th anniversary of the California State Assembly, in La Jolla in June. § I am the interim Eye on Alumni Robert Hertzberg devotes time to the director of career development at the renewable energy business, among other U of R through June. I look forward to endeavors. He is a partner at Mayer hearing what’s new with you so I can Brown, LLP, and narrowly missed the run- include it in the next Och Tamale! off election for the Los Angeles mayor’s —Lori Hays Hatfield office in 2005. He has traveled the [email protected] or world for nearly three years as chairman [email protected] and co-founder of G24 Innovations, which won the World Bank Group’s Roger Duffer directed the Inland Lighting Africa Award for a project in 82Master Chorale presentation Rwanda. He was named by The Guardian of “The Sacred and the Profane,” magazine in the United Kingdom as featuring “Carmina Burana” last fall in “one of the 50 people who could save Redlands. § In his 15th year at West the planet” and was also recognized in Virginia University, James “Jim” Harms the UK with a “forces for good” award, continues to write poetry and has a list among many other environmentally of books and literary journals that have Pioneering Gypsy Jazz Artist Garners a Grammy related recognitions. He’s excited that compiled or published his work. He was his youngest son may apply to Redlands awarded a National Endowment for the John Jorgenson ’78 received a Grammy during the February awards next year. § Eric and Gisela Hennig Arts Fellowship, the PENN Foundation ceremony in the country instrumental category for Brad Paisley’s guitar ’77 Gosch sailed their sailboat, “Far Fellowship, and completed a residency collaboration, “Cluster Pluck.” Niente,” 7,000 miles across the South at Denison University. Jim is now in Jorgenson, a pioneer of the gypsy jazz movement, was also nominated for best Pacific to New Zealand, visiting seven his second marriage and is expecting bluegrass album for Earl Scruggs’ “The Ultimate Collection: Live at the Ryman.” countries and 35 islands. Eric is co- another child this year. § Martha Fulmer CEO of his family business, Gosch Auto Mendoza participated in the alumni Throughout his professional career, which began at the age of 14, Group, in Hemet, with his brother, Marc vs. student volleyball game during Jorgenson’s passion for music has lead him to travel the world with the likes of ’77. Gisela continues her involvement homecoming weekend last fall. She Luciano Pavarotti, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt and Sting. in community organizations, including teaches adaptive P.E. For the Redlands Jorgenson has performed on other Grammy-winning albums as well. Last the new Western Center for Archaeology Unified School District and is well loved year, Peter Frampton’s “Fingerprints,” which he wrote and performed a song on, and Paleontology in Hemet. Their son, by her students. § Craig Williams was won best pop instrumental album. He also performed on Bonnie Raitt’s “Nick Patrick ’07, works for Enterprise Rent- promoted to director of athletics at Buena of Time,” which won three Grammys in 1990. A-Car in the Inland Empire. § LeAnn High School. After a 7-year stint with their Currently living in Nashville, Jorgenson shares his music worldwide as he Zunich graduated, again from the U basketball team he said, “Now it feels tours with The John Jorgenson Quintet. of R, with an MBA and had a face lift. right. I just want to do my part to keep The group returned to Jorgenson’s alma mater for a sold-out special See the before and after on Facebook! the athletic department at a high level.” —LeAnn Zunich —John J. Grant performance last June. It was a homecoming of sorts for Gypsy Jazz and for [email protected] [email protected] Jorgenson, a Redlands native whose father, James, was a long-time music professor at the university. Lynette Botsford Pinto is Audencio “Aude” Cabaldon Jr. In another recognition for the Jorgenson family, Jim Jorgenson was recently 79 vice president of marketing 83is a freelance graphic designer inducted into the Hall of Fame by the California Alliance for Jazz. At the for NBC Universal television network’s in Redlands, where he lives with his wife, alliance’s first conference in Ontario in March, his wife, Lorraine, was presented distribution. She helped create the award Shirley, and their two sons. § Lance with the award that is given to musicians for a lifetime of jazz education. winning Aleyda Mas campaign and is Cope traveled to Nigeria to participate fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French. in AIDS prevention and education. §
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Spreading Harmony Across the Pacific By Mari Kam
When Julio Gonzalez-Appling ’05 was elements that the band members draw first asked to join the eclectic four-piece from to create “new age” bluegrass songs. bluegrass/newgrass band “The Student Loan” The 10 groups selected from a pool as a stand-in for their bass player, he thought, of 89 applicants spent four to five weeks “I don’t really like bluegrass music.” in countries not typically frequented by But now, having become their permanent U.S. tourists. The Student Loan’s tour fourth member has led him around the included stops in Thailand, Burma, world to share his musical talent. Vietnam, Indonesia, Samoa and Fiji. This spring “The Student Loan” toured South The program is designed to help East Asia and the Pacific Islands with The Rhythm cultivate cultural exchange through music Road: American Music Abroad Program, a music performance, education and person- ambassador program sponsored by the Jazz at to-person interaction. While abroad, Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State’s the performers were busy engaging the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. community, presenting workshops on The program, originally known as Jazz music at universities, rehearsing with Ambassadors, was an important part of U.S. national orchestras, holding jam sessions diplomacy during the Cold War. Many of music’s with the locals and performing for charity greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, at children’s hospitals, said Appling. Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck, traveled It was in Redlands where he was abroad with the program to share their talents. able to develop his love of music and “During the tour we showcased the a desire to foster appreciation. way American music has been influenced “Because Redlands is a close-knit by different cultures,” said Appling. community, I was able to meet many people Bluegrass, a catchy form of American roots and given many opportunities to perform,” Appling, who for the last few years has taught music music with a country twang, is the prefect example Appling reflected on his time at the U of R. appreciation and jazz history for Tiffin University. of internationally influenced music—its sounds “I always wanted to become a music teacher, and As Appling helps spread the sounds of originating in Irish, Scottish and English traditional although there was no music history degree, the “The Student Loan” across the world, read music. Additionally, the band’s name, The Student supportive faculty helped me to create and graduate about his experiences on the blog http:// Loan, is a play off of the folk, rock, jazz and blues with a degree geared towards teaching,” said thestudentloan.wordpress.com/.
Dr. Marcus and Robin Botts Earle kids and husband, Greg. She works me with the class gift. My husband, Erica Yano Arrendondo and ’82 celebrated their 25th anniversary. part-time for Alibris, an online bookseller, Greg ’89, and I had a great time over 94her husband, Jose, bought a With their two children, they visited and her “boss” is Michelle “Shelly” the reunion weekend catching up with new home in San Fernando Valley right the Redlands house on top of the Stuard Emerson ’81. § Pasadena area classmates. For those of you who were before a trip to Japan. She is excited to Mönchsberg, Salzburg! Marcus continues alums got together at Karen Huestis not able to come, we hope to see you at be a first-time homeowner and can’t wait his counseling practice in Scottsdale, Enzminger’s home. In attendance the next one! Redlands holds a special to finish getting settled in. § Gabrielle Ariz. And Robin taught elementary were Lisa Gallaway, Leisa Bukovitz place in my heart and it was a pleasure “Gabby” Johnson Porkolab welcomed school for almost ten years and now VanderVelde, Catharine Stebbins ’81, to represent our class as reunion gift her daughter, Genevieve, on Oct. 11, volunteers full time. § Laura Henry Curtice “Curt” Booth ’84, Kathleen chair. Thanks to our 1987/88 reunion 2008. After 10 years of teaching she Flatt and husband, David, celebrated Kiesel Turknette ’85 and Jennifer “Jenny” committee who did a great job! Now we gets to be a stay at home mom...yea!! their 23rd anniversary. They live in Austin, Pancake ’84. § Now it’s YOUR turn to settle into our lives with our 2-year-old § Brandi Daylong Mayes loves her job Texas, with their two kids. Laura works send something in to me for next time! son, Reagan, who keeps us very busy. with Blue Cross of Idaho. She’s working at Austin High School with the musical —Nate Truman We hope to see some of you again soon on some certifications and licenses this theatre program. She attended the U of [email protected] at another Redlands event. Thank you all year. It’s back to school for her—along R’s Chapel Singers’ reunion and enjoyed once again and happy 2009! Och Tamale! with working and life in general. They seeing old Redlands choir pals. § Dennis Even with the tough economy —Lori Elmore Horter enjoyed a week in New Orleans. § Jr. and Susan Bibb Guida celebrated 88and our busy lives we managed [email protected] Patricia “Patti” Carmody-Hanna gives their 25th anniversary last summer to give $81, 251.16 to Redlands with a shout out to all the Betas that came with their three children. They live in 24 percent participation at our 20th Rita Hernandez Ontiveros to the 20th Refounding Reunion. “It was Ladera Ranch, Calif. § Kay Cornwell reunion! That is HUGE! Thank you Nancy 91 welcomed daughter, a blast to reconnect and pretend we Romer lives in Colorado, with her three Wiens and Leslie Best for assisting Cristina on Dec. 6, 2008. can hang like the good ‘ole days! If you
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missed out and want to hook up with Betas, connect through Facebook. I love and miss you all! Anchors away ladies...muah!” § Michael “Mike” and Wendy Barnett Gull ’94, ’97 teach in the Riverside Unified School District. Wendy teaches kindergarten and Mike earned a master’s in education and teaches honors world history and government/economics in high school. Mike also coaches girl’s golf and boy’s tennis. Caring for their two girls keeps them busy. —Heather Pescosolido Thomas [email protected]
Colleen Cunningham is the 95 AVID Coordinator at Poly High Stay Connected on Facebook School. She is a staff developer for Become a U of R Fan on the new Facebook page the AVID Center for the International Summer Institutes. She also volunteers for the Junior League of Riverside and We are excited to invite you to the University of To find friends: was elected to the Board of Directors. Redlands Alumni Connection on Facebook. This page • Type their name in the search box in the top right § Justin and Yael Allswang Prough live in Los Angeles. Justin is creative is bringing together alumni of all ages (and just about corner; director at Chiat/Day Advertising, Inc. everyone is on Facebook these days!), students and • OR click fans on the right column of the page and and Yael is a district sales manager prospective students and their families, as well as faculty, search through existing fans; for IGN.com, part of Fox Interactive staff, and friends of the university. • OR post on the wall that you are searching for Media. Griffin, their son, started Indeed, we are filling a long-awaited need. And the classmates or sorority sisters or tennis team friends kindergarten and keeps them busy and always laughing! § Frank Schellack number of fans since we launched the page just last (there may just be a group that already exists for your ’95, ’05 had a baby boy, Reese, on November has grown to 1,050 people. reunion year or Greek organization or sports team or Jan. 21. Frank works for Daiichi Sankyo Anyone can see the page and the events, photos and other affinity!). You may also try typing your affinity as a specialty sales manager. When other information contained on it—but only fans can in the search box and see what comes up. not working he surfs, works out and interact and post on the wall and message board, post watches as “the worst team in football, the Raiders, gets worse somehow.” photos and leave comments. To post on the discussion board: —Ashley Payne Laird We encourage those with university-related groups, • Click Start a New Topic, type in your topic and [email protected] such as Greek-affiliated groups or the Johnston Center message, and click post. group, to promote their groups on the page. • Or click on an existing topic, type your message in the Marcus Arbelbide relocated Anyone looking for recent university news, athletic reply box and click reply. 96 to Salt Lake City, Utah, to become director of sales for his events, alumni and university events—or even just looking company. § Arriane “Arri” Horton To post on the wall: for old friends—should find what they need on the Alumni Burgess lives in Seattle with her Connection on Facebook. • Simply type in the comment box and click post. two girls, Evenne, 2, and Aidenne, 5. Both girls are sparkly and incredibly Here’s a how-to guide to get connected! To post photos: stubborn. Arri is director of customer relations for a clinical trial independent To view the Alumni Connection on Facebook • Find the photos box. The portion below is designated review board—Quorum Review Inc. § visit www.redlands.edu/alumni and click for fan photos: Dr. Dennis Campbell is an associate on Stay Connected. • Click add photos. You can add from your Facebook professor at Harvard Business School. • If you are a Facebook member, click sign in on the top albums or upload from your computer. Facebook will He and his wife, Teresia, welcomed left side. guide you through these steps. their second child, Dacey, on Dec. 29, 2008. Dacey joins brother, Dennis III, • If you are not a member, create an account on the top 3. § June Rybak Curry married Kelly right side. Facebook will then guide you through the Be sure to let us know if you have any questions or in 1997, earned a master’s in genetics next steps. comments. Contact us at [email protected]. and cell biology from Washington State University, and is now a homemaker • To view any links on the page, such as photos, notes, See you on Facebook! and home-schooling mom of her sons, Rylin, 7, and Canyon, 1. She’s lived events, or discussion board posts: Point your mouse —Andrea Anthony ’07, in Spokane, Wash., for the past 12 over the blue links and click. Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
34 | OchTamale | Classnotes years and enjoys the four seasons and in January. § Edna Tapia Briseno Amanda Cooper Lebrecht College. § Nicholas “Nick” Veach outdoor activities. § Robert “Rob” and lives in Downey, Calif., with her 99 married Phil on Jan. 17, 2009, won the Democratic Delegate seat Heather Schmitz Hinckley welcomed husband, Jorge, and children, Elise, in Brea, Ca. Amanda is the Director of for California’s 68th State Assembly Keira on Oct. 17, 2008. Siblings Ella 2 and Alessandro, 4. She teaches Leadership Development and Activities District. He will promote his party within and Ben are very helpful (and only kindergarten for the Los Angeles at Vanguard University of Southern the district, represent Democrats at slightly jealous). § Stephen “Steve” Unified School District. They enjoy California and will live with her husband party conventions and help support Moretti and his wife welcomed son, going to Disneyland in their free time. in Tustin. § Teresa “Teri” Lawson the election of Democratic candidates Rocco, on Oct. 24, 2008. Steve started § I started a new job with the Boys & Parkhouse, who played on the women’s at the state and federal level. a few production companies and still Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego as water polo team, was inducted into —Andonia Papastathis tours and performs. § Heath and Katie their Resource Development Director. the University of Redlands’ Bulldog [email protected] Kelly Owensby welcomed Hennessey I am responsible for raising annual Bench Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of on Aug. 21, 2008. She joins her proud operating funds for an organization Fame. § Please contact me via e-mail Alexis “Lexi” Baldisseri lives brother, Addison. They live in Walnut that serves over 23,000 children each to have your information included in 04 in San Francisco and loves Creek, Calif., where Katie runs her year. I joined Facebook and have set the next edition of the class notes. her job as the recruitment and events business, See Katie Run, and Heath up a group for our class. Please add —Amanda Cooper Lebrecht coordinator at Palantir Technologies. is an associate director at Verizon me as a friend and join our Redlands [email protected] § Nick and Alanna Soli Cavanaugh Wireless. § Crystal Perry Read lives Class of ’96 group. Send me your class were married in November 2007 and in northern Italy with her husband, four notes through Facebook or e-mail me. Moses Ramler is vice president welcomed daughter, McKensie, in 2008! daughters and an Italian dog. They are —Heather Hunt Dugdale 01 and financial sales advisor § Nicole Mozier Couch graduated from a short drive away from Salzburg and [email protected] for City National Bank’s Manhattan California State University, Bakersfield, are enjoying their time in Europe! § Beach office. Prior to this position, he with a master’s in social work and Emily Reichert married Chris Nielsen Dr. Reginald “Reggie” was the chief financial officer for Hui celebrated her 3rd anniversary. She on July 29, 2008, in Cambridge, Mass. 98 Ajakwe completed his Onipa’a, a property development start- works at the Department of Human Chris is the executive director of the residency at Columbia University in up, and vice president and manager Services Child Protective Services in China Project in the Center for the New York. He is a partner at the Buena of Washington Mutual’s Century City Bakersfield. § James Davis, who lives in Environment at Harvard University. Vista Anesthesiology Medical Group in financial center. § Kelly McGehee Salt Lake City, Utah, will soon complete They’ve been to San Francisco, Denver Burbank. § Angela “Angie” Murray Hons and her husband, Kris, welcomed his third year of medical school. § and Phoenix so far and anticipate trips Clark lives in Orange with her husband, their first daughter, Madison, on Oct. Bodey and Heather Pranger DeNault to California, Tennessee, Chicago, Emmett. She teaches kindergarten in 2, 2008. They are all doing very well welcomed Cristabel on Oct. 4, 2008! § and are enjoying parenthood! § Please Mindy Mae Dodd completed a master’s Dr. Dennis Campbell ’96 is an associate send any updates to Maggie Brothers in special education. She was promoted ([email protected]) or me as to general manager at Abercrombie and professor at Harvard Business School. we would like to include your milestones Fitch in San Diego and celebrated the and moments for all classmates to see. 10th birthday of her daughter. § Michael Omaha and Beijing, China, in 2009. Orange County and loves visiting the —Kelly McGehee Hons Duffer and Hanna McMeans ’11 § Christopher “Chris” Riley made wine country in her free time. § Muna [email protected] performed solos in “The Sacred and the partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and Coobte lives with her husband, Ian Profane” as part of the Inland Master continues to serve as chairman of the Thompson, in Silver Lake, Calif. They Douglas “Doug” Beacom Chorale under the direction of Roger St. Joseph County Republican Party welcomed their first child, Rami, on 02 lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., while Duffer ’82. § Jae-Rebecca Joseph in Indiana. § Berangere Robertson- March 4, 2008. She shifted careers, working on his master’s in literacy, Fuller and her husband welcomed their Tucker and her husband, Zachary, from an attorney to health care language and technology at Columbia first baby, Devin, on Nov. 18, 2008! § welcomed their son, Grant on Oct. 9, administration. § Allison Darin lives at University. He is a graduate assistant Tiffany Johnson and her significant 2008. He joins Sophia, 3. § Geoffrey the beach in Capitola, Calif. She works producer for a Web channel that features other, Kenneth Brown Jr., welcomed their “Geoff” and Rachel Johnson Roche as a public relations and marketing videos on the future of education. He son, Kenneth, on March 27, 2008. § ’96, ’02 welcomed Kenzie on July 31, manager for Wyse Technology in San and his wife, Yukiko, welcomed their Jacquelyn “Jackie” Kanatzar lives in 2008. Geoff and Rachel still work at Jose. § Jennifer Langsdorf Royer first child, Maya, on Sept. 18, 2008. Washington, D.C. She enjoys her work the U of R, where Geoff coaches the lives in Redwood City, Calif., with § Tara Szabo Maxson teaches and as a healthcare and defense legislative men’s tennis team and Rachel is the her husband, Brendan. They have is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University assistant for Congressman Mike D. Sports Information Director. § Dana two children, Kayla, 1, and Shawn, of Denver. § Jennifer “Jenny” Stark Rogers. She is finishing a master’s in Rothschild married Geoff Brown on 2. Jennifer works as a civil defense Robbins graduated from the University strategic studies from National Defense Dec. 6, 2008, in Las Vegas. § Kara attorney. § Nicole “Nikki” Krause of Washington School of Nursing University College of International Prinz Shipcott ’96, ’98 lives in Morro Steely is a 5th grade teacher in Apple and works as a medical/cardiac ICU Security Affairs. § Ravi Kumar enjoys Bay, Calif., with her husband, Kurt, son, Valley. She has a 3 ½-year old daughter, nurse at Harborview Medical Center living in Arcadia, Calif., and works at Mason, 5, and daughter, Siena, 1. They Robin. § Thanks to everyone who came in Seattle, Wash. She married Nate, KPMG in Los Angeles. He passed Level have a company that makes eyewear to our 10th reunion! And special thanks a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. Her I of the CFA exam, obtained his CPA for surfers, Kurtis Surf Goggles. § to the amazing committee who planned bridesmaids included Sara Privratsky license and looks forward to completing Scott Smith married Karen Yau on and implemented a great weekend. Mendez and Mary “Liz” Creso ’03. Level II. § Kai Lyles ’04, ’07 was Nov. 22, 2008, in East Hampton, N.Y. Keep me posted on your whereabouts § Danielle Rocheleau and Jacob married on May 24, 2008. He and his Scott is a vice president of investment and adventures for class notes. Best “Jake” Bernhard ’03 live in Austin, wife, Mindy, purchased a new home in banking at Goldman Sachs. § Graham wishes for a healthy, prosperous year. Texas, with their dog, Elle. § Laura Redlands. § Molly McCormack is the and Meredith Cieszynski Stinson —Julie Kramer Fingersh Edwards Stratton was promoted to assistant director of student activities welcomed their third child, Hannah, [email protected] acting director of admissions at Scripps at University of Nevada, Reno. She
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from the master’s program in marital and family therapy and art therapy in The Best Friend I Ever Had 2010. § Laura Long works at a school “The Best Friend I Ever Had” by David Nuffer ’54 is a journey into the life of for autistic children and as a nanny for three young girls. She’s applying literary giant Ernest Hemingway through those who knew him best. Not the to graduate schools for an advanced film, publishing or literary giants who have been quoted many times before, degree in speech and speech education. but his friends, who worked, hunted and fished with him. Nuffer also travels § Lucyne “Lucy” Meliksetian teaches high school students in Japan through across the globe, visiting Hemingway’s haunts like the famed Harry’s Bar in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Italy and El Floridita in Havana, Cuba, and collecting memorabilia to gather Program. In July she will leave Japan the most knowledge possible about the great author. The work is hailed by to backpack through Europe. She’s critics as one of the most in-depth accounts of the often-mysterious Ernest applying to grad schools for a master’s in human rights, with hopes of one Hemingway ever written. day working for the United Nations. § Katherine Smalkin is finishing up her Master of Arts in Religion at Yale University. After that she plans to take Power to Change the World: Alternative Energy and the Rise a break from school, until the academic of the Solar City itch returns. § Let your fellow Bulldogs In “Power to Change the World: Alternative Energy and the Rise of the know where life is leading you! —Annie Freshwater Solar City” Suzanne Klein ’69 investigates the growing energy crisis and [email protected] her theories on how to fix it. The book “describes how we got to this critical point in our history, what has kept us from effective action, and how we Natalie Calderon was th can stop funding our enemies, stop polluting our planet, regain our energy 08 nominated for the 18 annual NCAA Woman of the Year Award independence, and put Western Civilization on a more secure foundation,” for Outdoor Track and Field for the said Klein. The work begins investigating the history of electricity as a whole, Southern California Intercollegiate then discusses the “global economic, political, social, and ecological disaster” Athletic Conference. § Kimberly “Kim” Gerhardt works for Ignite Health in looming on the horizon. Irvine as an account coordinator. § Jeffrey “Jeff” Ghazarian is a trade marketing representative for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. § Kayla completed a Master of Education in Roma and Quincy. She works from her Quartet performed at the September Khanbegian finished her multiple Student Development Administration at home in Wrightwood, Calif., as a writer meeting of the Spinet, a 110-year-old subject teaching credential program. Seattle University. § Cameron Miller and editor. § If you have any exciting music organization. The quartet treated She also taught English, art and dance is an EMT firefighter with Intermountain news to share, please contact me. members to musical arrangements by last summer at the Institut auf dem Fire and Rescue in San Diego County. He —Liz Peterson Platt Mozart, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Rosenberg in St. Gallen, Switzerland. was married in October 2005 and lives [email protected] others. § Meghan Andersen works for She began her master’s in education in Oceanside. § Karen Orosco Tyo Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Life in Littleton, in January. § Darron Moffatt lives gave birth to twins, Hailey and Sophie, Hannah McAnespie ran in Colo., is a different experience for her in Washington, D.C., where he is on Sept. 28, 2008. § Samantha Trad 05 the Georgia ING Marathon, than Southern California, largely thanks employed with the National Republican Pstross married Mikulas in 2006. wearing a Redlands Bulldogs visor, to the snow! § Since graduation, John Senatorial Committee. § Jessen “Jess” They live in Prague, Czech Republic, taught kindergarten in Liberia and is Davey IV has worked for Outback Myburgh lives in Seattle, Wash., where she teaches high school social a teacher in metro Atlanta. “Thank Therapeutic Expeditions, a wilderness and works in operations at Redfin. studies. She is working toward a you Redlands!” § Julie VanderWal program. He’s also working as the —Alana Martinez master’s in international politics at Renbarger married Jon on Oct. 5, 2008, fiction reader for Opium Magazine [email protected] Charles University. § Alba Quinones in East Lansing, Mich. Her bridesmaids and co-starting You Shall…, a literary was married in the summer of 2006 included Erin Disney, Katherine magazine. As of Jan. 20 he lives in and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in “Katie” DePonty and Heather Horn. Odessa, Ukraine. § Quinton Hufferd is Johnston October 2007! She resides in Riverside focusing on his music. He’s working with where she works as a substitute teacher, Rise and shine, Class of ’07! Big Papa & the TCB on their next album. Candace Schwartz Brand real estate agent and mariachi musician. 07 This spring marks the two year Additionally he’s playing live jazz in a 70s ’76 is working to expand her § Alisha Piete Ruffin married Jared anniversary of our college graduation. five piece band every Monday night at private-personal assistance/business at the Lake Arrowhead Resort in July As we continue our lives in the waking Auggie’s. § After spending a year taking management/bookkeeping business. 2006. They live in Hemet and she world beyond Redlands, it’s nice to art classes at Santa Monica College and She is the docent at the Malibu Lagoon teaches elementary music in the know our classmates are still out there, having pieces on display in art galleries Museum/Adamson House and active Val Verde Unified School District. § only a phone call or e-mail away. § In across Southern California, Christine in her synagogue’s sisterhood. She Danielle White Versluys married Redlands, Joshua Alvarez and Brent Jones started graduate school at Loyola was excited to bring her daughter, Eric in 2005 and welcomed daughters, Levine of the Warped Reeds Saxophone Marymount University. She’ll graduate Sassy, to the Johnston reunion.
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Michael Fredericson ’82 and co-founded and is the principal of her own full-time university endeavors, Redlands Police Department, carried 80swas promoted to professor of the Los Angeles International Charter offered free through a public charter the torch for the Law Enforcement Torch orthopedic surgery at Stanford University High School in 2005. Vaughn married high school with an early college model. Run to benefit Special Olympics. School of Medicine. In addition to Rina de Guzman on Nov. 4, 2008. § Amanda Popken ’04 works for serving as chief of the physical medicine —Molly McLaren Craig ’96 the city of Dallas Office of Economic Jeffrey Nelson ’91 is and rehabilitation outpatient clinics at [email protected] Development as their information analyst. 90sdirector of operations Stanford Hospital & Clinics, he is senior She completed a master’s in city and at California Pacific Medical Center, associate editor of PM&R, the journal After just one year in his regional planning from the University of a Sutter Health Affiliate, in San of injury, function and rehabilitation. 00s new self-built house, Joseph Texas at Arlington in May 2008. § Jana Francisco. § Ann Thomas ’97 was Michael, a former track member, Buckles ’01 is going to Heidelberg, Rempalski ’04 completed the 2008 named Vice President of Human attributes the “supportive environment Germany, where he will continue his Lake Placid IRONMAN and has relocated Resources at SciQuest. § Byoung Lee and unique undergraduate experience” career in GIS with the U.S. Army. Joe to Austin, Texas, to be a floating director ’98 was appointed the chief financial at Johnston to becoming a physician. has traveled widely. If anyone has any with Campus Living Villages. § Tara officer of Quantum Leap Packaging, Inc. § Steven “Steve” Ringel ’82 is the suggestions for living and working in Smith ’04 sings in the Los Angeles § Terry Rains ’98 is the vice president director of corporate sponsorship at The Germany or travel advice Joe would Opera chorus for “Carmen and Die of After-Market Sales. § Jennifer Los Angeles Zoo Foundation, a non-profit greatly appreciate it. § January Gregov Vögel.” She also performed as a soloist Pietrzak Carlson ’99 and her husband, wing of the Greater L.A. Zoo, which is ’02 lives in Santa Barbara and works at with Craig Colclough ’04 under the Bryan ’90, who are former Disneyland responsible for philanthropic support a dental office. She continues to explore baton of Christopher Gravis ’04 for employees, spoke at the University of of various programs and charities her love of dance, taking classes and Christmas concerts of “Messiah” and Redlands Alumni Association breakfast associated with the Zoo. Steve was performing with a local salsa/ballroom married in January. group. § Sukhraj Beasla ’03 works James Wusterbarth ’96 performed in 16 countries —John J. Grant ’82 with LaSalle Bank/Bank of America as [email protected] a project manager/offshore consultant this fall on the “Chippendales World Tour.” building data and software teams all C. “Lee” Caval ’91 lives over the world. Recently, she joined other favorites. § Roya Amirsoleymani at Disneyland’s Club 33. § Dennie- 90s in Jacksonville, Fla., with Mary Kay as a beauty consultant and ’06 resides in Phoenix, Ariz., where she Marie Morales ’99, who teaches her lab, Ducati. She left the operations won her first car in November. § Kipley is education manager for the nonprofit preschool and parenting skills at risk management services at Merrill Wright Breeden ’03 completed her Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. She Redlands Adult School, was recognized Lynch for Deutsche Bank in FICC DTC. Master of Arts in Teaching from Colorado is also part of the inaugural cohort of a by the Redlands Stake of the Church § Gary Hawkins ’91 is the director of College. She enjoys teaching the visual management and leadership program of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the undergraduate writing program at arts to junior high and is caught in the through Arizona State University’s as a teacher of excellence last fall. Warren Wilson College and lives with continuous flow of life—mountain biking Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & his wife, Landon, in Black Mountain, and hiking in the beautiful Colorado Nonprofit Innovation. § Jeffrey “Jeff” Karen McCarthy ’00 joined N.C., one of poetry’s most enviable Rockies. § Michael ’03 and Sara Cason ’06 is director of marketing for 00sthe Peace Corps—serving addresses. § Jennifer “Jen” Allen Foulkes Russ ’03 married in 2006, Concept Design Productions. He is happy two years in St. Lucia. § Robin De- ’96 runs her own translation agency, live in Big Bear Lake, where Sara is the to be home in L.A. with friends and family. Ivy Allen ’01 founded Necessary Language 411, and lives in Oakland with president/CEO of the Big Bear California —Molly McLaren Craig ’96 Nutrition, a company dedicated her husband, Brian, who recently became Chamber of Commerce and Mike works [email protected] to increase awareness about the the owner of Smog Man. They spend for the Redlands Police Department importance of nutrition. § Carlos Jon their free time brewing beer, growing as a community service officer. Sara Business & Education ’01 was recognized by Cambridge food and spending time with good completed her master’s in women’s Who’s Who Executive, Professional friends—many of whom are Johnston studies from San Diego State University. Robert “Rob” Elkins ’79 and Entrepreneurial Registry for his graduates. § James Wusterbarth ’96 § Erin Minckley Chlaghmo ’04 married 70s was elected to the board of dedication, leadership and excellence is happy to be home with his family Karim on Dec. 1, 2006, in Morocco. After directors for the YMCA of the East Valley. in human resources management. He after performing in 16 countries this fall obtaining her credential and teaching He is an ESRI Product Manager. § Glynn is a certified California Senior Human on the “Chippendales World Tour.” He art in California and Colorado, she is Johnson ’79 has worked for the Los Resources Professional (SPHR-CA) with stopped in on Mönchsberg in Salzburg. going to the School of the Art Institute Angeles County Fire Department for 31 more than 12 years of experience in He is back in Las Vegas, broadcasting of Chicago for the post-baccalaureate years and is the department’s Division human resources management. He mornings on Fox 5 News and performing program in painting and drawing. § 8 chief. § Stephen Moulton ’79, serves as faculty at DeVry University nightly in the Chippendales show at Katherine Futterer ’04 opened a president of Action Insight Inc., published for their HR graduate program. § The Rio. § Tiffany Kwader Harbour private singing practice, Futterer Studios. his first book, “The CEO’s Advantage, Chief Warrant Officer Erik “Spike” ’97 and her husband accomplished two § Kelly Book Gehlhoff ’04 welcomed 7 Keys for Hiring Extraordinary Thiesmeyer ’01 returned from his great endeavors this year—hiking Machu daughter, Jubilee, on June 19, 2008. Leaders.” He lives in Broomfield, second combat tour in Iraq. For his Picchu, Peru, and welcoming their first She teaches part time and attends Colo., with his wife, Gayle and is a service, he received the Air Medal child. § Autumn Nazarian ’98 traveled Capella University online for a master’s consultant to hospitals nationwide. twice, the Army Commendation Medal to the Czech Republic and Ireland with in post-secondary and adult education. with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and her partner, Gail. The highlight was She has taken on a personal business Kenneth Bentley ’82, vice the Iraqi Campaign Medal with three exploring Newgrange, a prehistoric representing The Body Shop products 80spresident of community Bronze Stars. He will retire with over underground tomb outside of Dublin. through parties and catalog sales, as well affairs and educational programs for 28 years of service. § Joel Mitre ’02 § Vaughn Bernardez has traveled as volunteering with the local church. In Nestlé USA, is on the board of directors was inducted into the University of extensively, received his master’s in her “free” time she teaches her 16-year- of Reading Is Fundamental. § Tom Redlands’ Bulldog Bench Intercollegiate education from Mt. St. Mary’s College old sister to drive and encourages her in Fitzmaurice ’82, commander of the Athletics Hall of Fame for track and field.
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Obituaries for the San Gabriel Valley Colony of the Dr. William Jr. ’98; and six great- ’52, Oct. 1, 2008. She worked as a 1920s Mayflower Society, an active member of grandchildren. § Betty Wilson Riggs teacher and administrator in the San Lorietta Scheerer ’29, Oct. 8, 2008. the San Marino City Club and a member ’47, June 6, 2008. She was a member Pablo School District for many years. She She received her master’s from the of the San Marino Community Church. of golf, Delta Kappa Psi and the Bulldog was a member of the Folsom Republican University of Southern California Survivors include his children, Randall Bench. Survivors include her husband, Women’s Club and volunteered at the and taught English at Redondo and Diane Watson; four grandchildren; Russell; and Nancy Johnson ’73. St. John’s Shelter Program for Women Union High School for 38 years. Her and sister, Cora Martin. He was and Children. Survivors include half- name appeared in the first edition of preceded in death by his wife, Ardean 1950s sisters, Jan Dahlk and Karen Hug; “Who’s Who of American Women.” ’47; mother-in-law, Viola Schwein ’21; Arle Bader Brawn ’52, Dec. 14, 2008. and two cousins. § Robert Sneddon Survivors include three nieces, and cousin, Marguerite Batchelor ’18. § She was a member of theatre, drama ’58, Jan. 28, 2007. He was a member including Shayne Johnson ’90. Kenneth Hoffman ’43, Dec. 26, 2008. and music. She taught in the Sunnyvale of the football team and the Bulldog He was a member of the swim team and School District for 22 years. She played Bench. Survivors include his wife, Elsie. 1930s Chi Sigma Chi. He was a principal in the the organ and organized the Chancel § Shirley Thomas ’52, Aug. 5, 2008. Frank Eger ’39, Sept. 12, 2008. He Sacramento Unified School District for Choir at the Good Samaritan United She was a member of Beta Lambda Mu. was a member of cross country, track, Pi many years. Survivors include his sons, Methodist Church in Cupertino. Survivors Survivors include her husband, Lionel. Chi and band. He served in the Air Force Kenneth, Larry and William; brothers, include her husband of 53 years, Mel; during WWII and worked at Lockheed Elbert ’42 and Bill ’55; sisters-in-law, sons, John and Robert; brother, Dr. 1960s Martin for 40 years. Survivors include Louise ’44 and Meriann ’56; and several Robert Bader; four grandchildren; and James Amos Jr. ’64, July 1, 2008. He his wife of 55 years, Barbara; brother, grandchildren. He was preceded in several nieces, nephews and cousins. was a member of Chi Sigma Chi and Emil; children, Gregory, Lori and Alicia death by his wife, Marian ’44. § Marian § Marjorie Rich Carroll ’54, May 22, worked for Sorbus and Data General. Evans; and three grandchildren. § Jane Holbrook Hoffman ’44, Oct. 15, 2008. 2008. § Joann Young Nelson ’56, Nov. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; and See Hinds ’38, May 2008. Survivors She was a member of the swim team and 22, 2008. Survivors include her husband, children, Danielle and John. § Sandra include her sons, Charles and Edward. Alpha Sigma Pi. She was a kindergarten Dr. Ray ’58. § John Odenbaugh ’57, Lank Bramble ’65, May 17, 2008. § Dr. Carl McIntosh ’36 ’52, Jan. 19, teacher from the Sacramento Unified Sept. 28, 2008. He was a member of She was a member of Alpha Sigma Pi. 2009. He was a member of tennis and School District. Survivors include her baseball, football, Pi Chi, Hall of Fame Survivors include her husband, Richard. Pi Chi. He received a Distinguished sons, Kenneth, Larry and William; and the Bulldog Bench. He was an § Ronald Crist ’66, Nov. 26, 2008. Service Award and an honorary degree brother-in-laws, Elbert ’42 and his wife, educator for 39 years. Survivors include He was a member of the University from the U of R. He was former Louise ’44, and Bill ’55 and his wife, his wife, Joyce; children, Tom, John, Choir and of Salzburg. He served in the president of Montana State University, Meriann ’56; and several grandchildren. Dennis, Rose, Mary and Lynda; 15 U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and was a Idaho State College and California § Harry Johnson ’40, Nov. 22, 2008. He grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; mechanic for United Airlines. Survivors State University, Long Beach. Survivors was a member of Alpha Gamma Nu. He and ex-wife Janis ’57. § Barbara Allen include his wife, Lynn; sons, Joshua and include his daughter, Diana; and two worked in Japanese internment camps Polcene ’57, Sept. 25, 2008. She was Jamie; and brother, Keith. § Dr. James grandchildren. § Bethene Ozenberger during World War II and established a member of Beta Lambda Mu. She Dickey ’61, Nov. 27, 2008. He was a Velman ’34, ’57, May 4, 2008. an insurance business in Palo Alto. attended Stanford Nursing School and member of football, band, the Bulldog Survivors include his son, Nicholas; received her bachelor’s in archeology Bench and the Alumni Career Network. A 1940s brother, Rodney; four grandchildren; and from University of California, Riverside. longtime educator, he was named Fellow Robert Constantine ’42, Oct. 2, 2008. several great-grandchildren. § Maurice Survivors include her companion, of the American Statistical Association He was a member of cross country, McLaughlin ’42, Dec.14, 2008. He was Arnold Owens; daughters, Erin Snyder, and Fellow of the American Statistical track, Alpha Gamma Nu and the Bulldog a member of basketball, cross country, Kimberley Davis, Paige Polcene-Markin Society. Survivors include his wife, Bench. He served in the U.S. Air Force track, student newspaper, Kappa Sigma and Teri; foster daughter, Jeanie Susan; four children, including Elinor and during World War II and was an educator Sigma, Chapter Steering Committee, Sherer; 14 grandchildren; and six great- Albert; and ex-wife, Martha Davies ’62. in the Pomona Unified School District the Bulldog Bench and Town and Gown. grandchildren. § Fred Powell ’50, Nov. § David Regalado ’69, ’75, Nov. 19, for 30 years. He visited every major Survivors include his wife, Dorothy ’41; 8, 2008. He was a member of Chi Sigma 2008. He was a member of Town and league baseball stadium in the United son, Terrence’68; nephews, Jon Rains Chi and the Alumni Career Network. He Gown, a longtime educator and American States. Survivors include his wife of ’87 and William Hardy Jr.’66; cousins, served in the U.S. Navy during World Youth Soccer Organization coach. He 63 years, Betty; children, Tim ’68, Sadie Hind ’35 and Cecilia Mondero ’65; War II. He taught biology and driver’s was active in Kiwanis, K-Kids and the Priscilla, Zora Charles ’70 and Margaret sister-in-law, Sally Waite ’56; and son-in- education at Mark Keppel High School Boys & Girls Club of America. Survivors Grasman; sister, Carole Kubicki; four law, John Glenn ’67. He was preceded in Alhambra for many years. Survivors include his wife, Sharon ’69; son, Sean grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; in death by his nephew, Mark Rains ’82; include his wife of 69 years, Beverly ’74; ’07; and cousin, Barbara Higley ’51. daughter-in-law, Margaret ’68; and son- sister-in-law, Barbara Hardy ’44; brother- four out of five children, Sherrie Corbett, in-law, Leslie Charles ’71, ’04. § Rev. in-law, William Hardy Sr. ’41; cousins, Janine Tolly, Dori Hubbard and John; and 1970s Richard Edgar ’49, Dec. 4, 2008. He H. Russell Hind ’34 and G. Edwin Hind seven grandchildren. § Charles Sanders Donald Chance ’74, April 3, 2008. was pastor at Leisure World Community ’34; and Carl Hind ’36. § Coda Wilson ’50, Dec. 10, 2008. He was a member Survivors include his wife, Claudia; Church. Survivors include his wife of Reynolds ’48, Dec. 17, 2008. She of Phi Mu Alpha and served in the U.S. daughter, Melissa ’94; and son-in-law, 60 years, Clella; children, Kirk, Paula was a member of Alpha Theta Phi. She Navy during World War II. He was minister John Mika ’92. § Richard Guard Jr. Dawn Edgar and Susan Edgar Natividad; taught the independent studies program of music at St. Paul United Methodist ’70, Oct. 13, 2008. He was a member sisters, Evelyn Leonard and Earlene in the Redlands Unified School District. Church and choral director at Central of Kappa Sigma Sigma, wrestling and Oliver; and seven grandchildren. § Survivors include her husband of 61 High School for 33 years. Survivors the Bulldog Bench. He was an electrician Robert Fuller ’47, Nov. 29, 2008. He years, Wayland ’47, ’48; children, Lt. include his children, Margaret Bryan, for Paige Electric for 30 years. Survivors was a fire protection engineer and served Cmdr. William, Robert, Capt. Richard, James, Charles II and William; brother, include his wife, Rhonda; children, Emily on the Professional Engineer License Thomas and Coda; brother, Col. William James; four grandchildren; and two Hines, Kara Maher, Malia Crubaugh, Sam Examination Committee. He was governor Wilson; 14 grandchildren, including great-grandchildren. § Nancy Severson and Richard; mother, Phyllis; siblings,
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DID YOU KNOW: Alumnus’ community service work The book sponsored by As a member of an early citrus- played an instrumental role in prominent Los Angeles a collection of columns growing family, Schulze was fond Times columnist’s series and book. written by Lopez, follows of Redlands. She gave back to University of Redlands alumnus Frank Rice ’39 is Nathaniel Ayers, a Julliard- the community, serving as the memorialized at the university through the Frank J. Rice trained classical musician first woman on the local YMCA Memorial Service award, an honor given to employees made homeless by board and as an active member who show exemplary dedication to community service. mental illness. Lopez of the Bonnes Meres Auxiliary. The award is granted annually, and recipients include assists Ayers by moving Her parents, Dorothy ’24 and Ernest ’23 founded the Ernest and President Emeritus James Appleton. him into the Lamp Dorothy Larsen Endowed Scholarship. However, Rice’s service to the community extends Community, and describes its founding Survivors include her husband of far beyond the campus. He helped found of the Lamp within his novel. 56 years, Dr. Robert; children, Robert, Community, based in the skid row area of downtown Los Frank’s daughter, Carol ’66, said, “I was so thrilled Polly Elser and Robin Root; sister, Angeles, which provides immediate housing and lifelong to read the book and more fully understand how Lamp Sue Wilcott; nephew, Chris Wilcott supportive services for homeless men and women works and the people it helps.” ’87; and five grandsons. She was living with severe mental illness. The organization was Lopez’s book has now been made into a movie preceded in death by her parents, founded in 1985. starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr., premiering Ernest ’23 and Dorothy Larsen ’24; And now Steve Lopez, a critically acclaimed in the spring—and Rice’s cause to help the homeless and her uncle, Numan Bridges ’27. columnist for the Los Angeles Times, mentions Rice’s suffering from mental illness will be brought to the Marjorie “Marge” Lockwood work and the founding Lamp in his novel “The Soloist.” attention of the nation. Marjorie Lockwood, former executive secretary at the U of R, Karen Luce, Tom and Chris; niece, spent much of his later years teaching her children, Dorothy Liggett, Lee, passed on Jan. 21 at the age of 87. Jessica Austin ’09; and 10 grandchildren. his children and writing about his life as Kim and Jim; seven grandchildren; Lockwood worked as an executive § Cynthia Logan Mordue ’74, Nov. 20, a traveling professor. Survivors include and nine great-grandchildren. secretary at the university for 29 2008. She was a member of concert his wife, Gemma; and children, Harold years. She was a long-time member choir and theatre. She was a clerk for Jr. and Amfila. §Dale Covey ’66, Oct. 1980s of the First Baptist Church of the County of San Bernardino Juvenile 24, 2008. He served in WWII in the Malin See ’85 ’92, May 6, 2008. Yucaipa and enjoyed traveling with Court, a life-long member of the United Merchant Marines, Marine Corps and Survivors include his wife, Ruth. her husband, Ercle, in their RV. Methodist Church of Colton and a piano the Army Reserve. He was an educator Survivors include her husband teacher. Survivors include her husband for the Hemet Unified School District 1990s of 67 years, Ercle; siblings, Mary of 33 years, Lance; children, Rebecca for 33 years and a charter member Geoffrey Galindo ’92, Nov. 8, 2008. Thibodeaux and Jimmy Woodburn; Montgomery and Benjamin; mother, Iris of the Hemet Harmonizers. Survivors He was a police sergeant in Escondido, and many nieces and nephews. Logan; siblings, Kathy Brombacher ’71, include his wife, Phyllis; children and where he worked for 27 years. He was Holly Logan and Scott Logan. § Randy step-children, Dana, Pamela Radsch, Lori also a law enforcement instructor at the Jill Walker-Robinson Van Horn ’78, Nov. 19, 2008. He was Nichols, Marcia Montoya, Kris, Rebecca, Palomar College Police Academy and Jill Walker-Robinson, former a member of cross country, football, Pi Todd, Angeline Overend, Marc Horney, the San Diego Regional Police Training editor of the Och Tamale and Chi, the Hall of Fame and the Bulldog and Kevin Van Horne; 21 grandchildren; Center. Survivors include his wife of San Bernardino journalist, died Bench. He was a substitute teacher and and four great-grandchildren. § Elizabeth 24 years, Joan ’74; children, Ashlie, Nov. 14, 2008. She was 43. assistant football coach in Redlands. Wold ’68, Nov. 2, 2008. She spent 23 Adon and David; parents, Pete and Robinson received her bachelor’s Survivors include his parents, Lynn and years teaching at Colton Elementary Betty; siblings, Peter, Packy and Leanne degree in journalism from Boston Opal; and siblings, Tim, Ron, and Cindy. School. After retiring, she started Lauritzen; mother-in-law, Patricia Wilson University in 1987. After graduating, she the first commercial herb nursery ’47; and father-in-law, Ivon Wilson ’49. began her career as a longtime reporter, 1980s in Oklahoma. Survivors include her § Lynne Rumpf ’95, Aug. 6, 2008. She working for the San Bernardino County Susan Johnson Blake ’86, Sept. 29, children, Erick, Kurt, Lyle, Lisa Christoph was an educator in the San Bernardino Sun, The Desert Sun in Palm Springs 2008. She was a member of Delta and Sara McGimsey; sister, Roseanne City Unified School District for 24 and several other Gannett newspapers. Kappa Psi, tennis and the Bulldog Bench. Olds; and seven grandchildren. years. Survivors include her husband, She also worked for the San She was vice president of the Home Glen Peltzman; children, Morgan and Bernardino County Superintendant Lumber Company. Survivors include 1970s Lauren; brothers, John, Mike and David of Schools and Pomona College. her children, Shane and Lindsy Sue; Renata Ronnie Bates ’78, Nov. 27, Morgan; and one granddaughter. In recognition for her work on the grandmother, Lee McIntire; and siblings, 2008. She was a Whitehead cluster University of Redlands’ Och Tamale, she Kelle Vollkommer ’82 and Brent Johnson. representative and a member of Town Special Friends received a CASE Circle of Excellence and Gown. Survivors include her sons, Anne Larsen Schulze Gold Medal in 2000 and a CASE Circle 1990s Thomas, Jerry ’76 and Jack; siblings, Ann Larsen Schulze ’54, lifelong of Excellence Silver Medal in 2001. Randy Barngrover ’95, May 25, 2008. Dora Fraysher and Howard Peiman; resident of Redlands, passed away Robinson was involved in the He was a Johnston and music student. nine grandchildren; and seven great- on Nov. 14, 2008. She was 76. Redlands community as a member of Survivors include his wife, Kathleen. grandchildren. § Lyda Skaalen ’77, Together, with her husband Robert, the Faculty Club and Town and Gown. Feb. 8, 2008. A veteran of World War II, she helped serve many Redlands Survivors include her husband, School of Business she was a nurse at Coronado Hospital. residents at Robert’s podiatry practice Kevin; mother, Cynthia Walker; and Education She was a member of St. Paul’s on Cajon St. In addition to working three brothers; a niece and 1960s Methodist Church and the Coronado full time, she was also busy engaging nephew; and three godchildren. Harold Baer ’67, Sept. 20, 2006. He Women’s Golf Club. Survivors include in the lives of her three children.
Spring 2009 | 39 Classnotes | Alumni News, Activities and Events In Memoriam
Dr. Alvin Chang: Pioneer in Katherine “Kay” Wills Jenkin: John Solter: Beloved Teacher Marjorie Gummig Rump: A Lifetime Hawaii Physical Education Longtime University Supporter John Solter ’60, ’63, a longtime educator of Community Involvement Dr. Alvin Chang ’42, the first director of Katherine “Kay” Wills Jenkin ’51, in the Redlands Unified School District, Marjorie Gummig Rump ’41, a dedicated physical education for Hawaii Public Schools, longtime university enthusiast, passed passed away on Jan. 9 at the age of 75. contributor to public administration, passed passed away Nov. 19 at the age of 87. away on Oct. 16 at the age of 79. As a young man, John dropped out away on Dec. 23 at the age of 89. During his time at the U of R he was As a student she was a member of of community college because of much As a student, Rump was a member class president, a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Psi, theatre and music. ridicule due to a severe stutter. During of Beta Lamda Mu. After graduating Gamma Nu, the University Choir, student She met the love of her life, Bill ’51, and this time, he met Dr. William Parker, a she was active with the university as a government and Yeomen. He also was on married him shortly after graduating. speech pathologist at the U of R, who member of the Alumni Board and Alumni the football, basketball and baseball teams. After leaving Redlands, she followed worked with Solter and was instrumental Leadership Group. She maintained His love for football continued after Bill to Oregon, where he was completing in convincing him to return to school. contact with her classmates through two graduation as he played professional his bachelor’s degree from Oregon State Solter pursued his education at the round robin letters, which she started to football for the Hawaiian Warriors. University, and became a teacher. U of R, where he was a member of Alpha help the class of ’41 keep in touch. In 1983, Chang was named to the Soon after, Jenkin became a dedicated Gamma Nu, KUOR, Psi Chi, yearbook, Rump went on to earn a teaching University of Redlands Bulldog Bench homemaker, devoting her life to her family. student newspaper and later, Town credential and taught speech and drama Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. Throughout the years, she kept in touch and Gown. He went on to receive his at Beaumont High School. She received Chang was a dedicated and influential with her Delta sisters by participating in a master’s in speech pathology in 1963 and a master’s in library science from the educator. After leaving Redlands he received round robin letter with her pledge class. continued to take postgraduate classes University of Southern California. a master’s in education from Columbia Delta Kappa Psi remained important to at the University of California, Riverside. Rump worked at Kern County University, leading him to become the first her and she became more active in the John overcame the ridicule that caused Library for many years, where she was director of physical education for Hawaii organization when her granddaughter, him to drop out of community college in instrumental in the development of the public schools. In this role he was able to Carly ’06, became a Delta as well. the first place, and returned to school county’s library program. Among other develop the first P.E. programs for small After Bill passed away in 1998, Jenkin as a teacher of speech and drama for accomplishments, she established a 16- rural communities in Hawaii. Chang believed worked hard to keep their family business, the Redlands Unified School District. mm film circuit for the library to furnish that “all children deserve the benefits of Jenkin Construction, running. She continued His compassion for his students who film service, county wide, and was involved a good physical education program.” to enjoy annual trips to her condominium in were afraid to speak in front of a group with the planning for a machine-readable Among his many contributions to Snowmass, Colo., where she would spend touched many of their lives, helping data base in order to convert 600,000 education in the Aloha state, he organized five weeks relaxing and visiting with friends. them to become successful public library records for computer input. the Hawaii Association for Health and An avid supporter of the university, Jenkin speakers and educators themselves. In recognition of her contributions Hawaii High School Athletic Association. established the Jenkin Family Endowed Solter also taught at Redlands High to the advancement of public Chang furthered his education by earning Scholarship in 2002. Before her generous School, Redlands Adult School, Crafton administration, she was awarded the John an Ed.D. from Stanford University, then contribution to benefit students of the U Hills College and San Bernardino College. Doubenmier Award from the American became a principal of El Carmelo Elementary of R, she was a regular contributor to the In loving memory of her husband, Society for Public Administration. School and director of personnel services Delta Kappa Psi/Anita Gordon Hentschke Marilyn ’59 established the John Among involvement in other for the Palo Alto Unified School District. Endowed Scholarship and the Redlands W. Solter Endowed Scholarship to organizations, Rump served as a trustee In recognition of his pursuits and Fund. Her generous support to the university benefit communicative disorders for the California Conference of Historical contributions to education, his name helped to revamp the Memorial Chapel and students at the U of R. Societies, as trustee and president of the appeared in “Who’s Who in American create the science buildings on campus. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Kern County Historical Society, as president Education” in 1969 and he was awarded a Survivors include her brother, Bud Wills; Marilyn ’59; sons, Eric, Scott and Mark; of Soroptimist International and president Distinguished Service Award from the U of R. daughters, Leslie, Doris Donohoe and brother, Edwin; niece, Diana Dean ’80; of the Taft and Bakersfield branches of His involvement with the university Jennifer Burrows; 10 grandchildren, including grandson, John; and step-grandchildren, American Association of University Women. continued as a member of the Alumni Carly ’06 and Christie Burrows ’09; cousins, Kelly and Nathan McFadden. Her involvement at the U of R included Association Board of Directors. Margaret Dorst ’54 and Virginia Hunsaker Memorial donations can be serving on the alumni board, as a class Survivors include his wife, Ellen ’43; ’52 and her husband, Richard Hunsaker ’52. made to the John W. Solter Endowed agent, as a member of her class reunion sons, Curtis and Kenneth; daughter, She was preceded in death by her husband, Scholarship, 1200 E. Colton Ave., P.O. committee and member of Fellows. In 1982 Joyce Hauoli; five grandchildren; one Bill ’51; and her son, William “Kent.” Box 3080, Redlands, CA 92373. she was one of 75 alumni to receive a granddaughter; and nieces, Puanani Memorial Donations can be 75th anniversary medallion in recognition Gonsalves ’58 and Marcia Grau ’64. He was made to the Jenkin Family Endowed of her extraordinary achievements. preceded in death by his brother, Bonnie Scholarship, 1200 E. Colton Ave., P.O. Survivors include her children, “Barney” ’43; brother-in-law, E. Clark Miller Box 3080, Redlands, CA 92373. Jack, Susan Steinbach and Marilyn ’46; and sister-in-law, June Miller ’45. Schiveley; and two grandchildren.
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Buffalo! Over a February weekend, Johnstonians returned to be renewed during a celebration of the alternative education program’s 40th year
Matt Gray ’05, ’07 administrators surely shared some sense of what As we closed the dedication ceremony, an might become of their educational experiment, individual yelled “Buffalo,” and on command, a Pride was a word I heard again and again after they probably didn’t fathom that their humble work chorus of 300 fellow Johnstonians joined the call of the closing ceremony of the 40th Renewal. And would have such a profound affect on so many fu- affirmation and excitement. the reason for the unspoken, fully consented-upon ture students. After spending a weekend with alum- The entire weekend led up to that collective sentiment, was quite simple to identify. ni and current students, we were all now aware, or moment, when 40 years of Johnston community More than 300 Johnston community members reminded, of how Johnston threaded through our members realized that we were all part of some- from all eras gathered around the new fire pit and lives, enriching our everyday experiences. thing grand, something visionary, something that watched as members of the founding Johnston When “Buffalo” is yelled from the steps of was only a dream four decades ago… a dream that College faculty and administrators gathered at the Bekins, or in the mountains of Maine, it is a spirit became not only a surviving reality, but a thriving tree planted in their honor. A warm chill spread of communal pride that gives the resounding call existence. through our rowdy and loving crowd as this group its strength and its meaning. There are no words While yelling “Buffalo,” many of us understood of men and women who had bestowed the great gift to describe the celebratory call, because it replaces that it was now our responsibility to carry forward of Johnston upon us stood together. words, it gives language to an emotion that we can this thriving existence of Johnston on our shoulders, Though in 1969 this group of faculty and only feel in rare moments. with our love, for the next 40 years. And beyond.
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Spring 2009 | 43 On Schedule | Calendar of Events June 29-July 3 May June Gene Pokorny Tuba Conference. August 8 a.m.–10 p.m. For more information contact the School of Music at (909) 17 7 748-8700. 8 The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. Community School of Music Junior “Fiddler on the Roof” starring Topol. 11:45 a.m. lunch, 1:30 p.m. show time. Virtuosi, Virtuosi In Progress and Pantages Theater, Los Angeles. Lunch $65 per person (lunch and admission). Youth Ensemble of Strings Showcase July at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. show time, Call Alumni Relations at (909) 748-8011 and Awards Concert. Karen Palmer, $125. Call Alumni Relations at (909) or visit www.redlands.edu/alumni. Conductor and Music Director, Bonnie 748-8011 or visit www.redlands.edu/ Bell, Assistant Director. 4:30 p.m. 6-20 alumni. Chapel. Community School of Music and the 21 Arts Summer Workshop for Prepara- School of Education Commencement tory Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra 10-14 6 p.m., Alumni Greek Theatre 15-18 and Youth Symphony. Karen Palmer, Trout and Tall Tales XVI, Hot Creek White Wolf High Sierra Camp. director. For more information and an Ranch, near Mammoth Lakes. Sold Call Alumni Relations at (909) 748- application call (909) 748-8700. out but call the Alumni Office to be put 23 8011 or visit www.redlands.edu/alumni on the waiting list if spaces become Commencement Ceremonies for pricing. available. College of Arts and Sciences 10 9 a.m., Alumni Greek Theatre. Warner Bros. Studio VIP Tour. 3 p.m. 22-26 $45. Call Alumni Relations at (909) 748- Commencement Ceremonies Frederick Loewe Musical Theater 8011 or visit www.redlands.edu/alumni. School of Business Camp. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Didi Pelev, 4:30 p.m., Alumni Greek Theatre. director. For more information and an Contact the Registrar’s Office at application call (909) 793-8382. 17 (909) 748-8332 or commencement@ Pageant of the Masters—The Muse. redlands.edu for more information. 23-26 8:30 p.m. $45 (includes admission). Tuolumne Meadows High Country 30 in Yosemite National Park Hiking 20-25 Day at the Huntington Library Trip. Call Alumni Relations at (909) School of Music Harp Camp. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $35. Call 748-8011 or visit www.redlands.edu/ Mary Dropkin, director. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Alumni Relations at (909) 748-8011 or alumni for pricing. For more information contact the visit www.redlands.edu/alumni School of Music at (909) 748-8700. 15 Tour the USS Midway, San Diego. 28 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Adult $36.50; senior 30 Disney’s Club 33. 26 (62+) $32; child (6-17) $30. Includes Redlands Symphony, “American Mas- 8 a.m. $91 (includes park admission A Day at the Races, Del Mar Race admission, breakfast on board, and ters: Bernstein, Copland, Hanson.” and breakfast). Call Alumni Relations Track. Price: TBA. Call Alumni self-guided audio tour. Call Alumni Call the Redlands Symphony Office at at (909) 748-8011 for more informa- Relations at (909) 748-8011 or visit Relations at (909) 748-8011 or visit ✁(909) 748-8028 for tickets and prices. tion. www.redlands.edu/alumni www.redlands.edu/alumni.
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And his path began to change course. Parker was instrumental in Solter’s return to school and he entered Redlands in 1956, becoming one of the “older men” on campus, as the obituary noted. With the exception of a $50 scholarship, he worked his way through school. In September 1961, John began teaching speech and drama at Cope Junior High School—a remarkable turn of events that he would teach the very subject that had been his life nemesis, wrote the Facts. His unique, fun teaching style, as well as his prior battle with public speaking, made him a favorite among students who otherwise might not have had the courage to overcome their fear of speech. A national correspondent for the The Atlantic Monthly, James Fallows, once a student of Solter’s, was moved to pay tribute on thealtantic.com after he learned of Solter’s death, because “people who pour themselves into one small community or local cause ‘deserve’ more recognition from the world at large than they often get.” After Solter passed away Jan. 9, his wife, Marilyn, said she was overwhelmed by the former Redlands Dreamers | s a youngster, John Solter ’60, ’63 grappled students, community members and friends Awith a severe stutter that prompted who said how Solter impacted their lives. criticism by peers and teachers. He was told his “John embraced his teaching and made it come Helping Others only job would be “working with his hands.” alive in the classroom. His courage in facing As an obituary in the Redlands Daily Facts noted, life challenges made him compassionate toward to Overcome he was also instilled with a strong work ethic he those who had similar issues and was the driving carried throughout his life. The stutter he did not. force that made him the excellent speech teacher Solter was able to overcome his speech he was,” reflected Marilyn. “The U of R was the impediment and become an inspirational place I found the love of my life! It is a thrill speech and drama teacher, helping his to give back by easing the financial burden for students to overcome similar issues. those who choose speech therapy as their goal.” Now his family is helping others at the university The Solters’ endowment will assist others to achieve through the John W. Solter Endowed in pursuit of their aspirations of speech Scholarship for Speech Therapy Students. therapy, helping students like Solter overcome It was not a quick path to becoming an educator obstacles in pursuit of their education. for Solter. Because of his impediment and the need And to make a difference—just to work, he dropped out of community college at like Solter did in his life. 20. He worked for a printing company, continuing As Fallows reflected on his teacher, decades a job he had even before graduating high school. later: “Half a dozen teachers in my public- Then he met Dr. William R. Parker, a speech school career made a big and positive difference pathologist at the University of Redlands. in my life. Mr. Solter was one of them.”
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Spring 2009 | 45 meeting Daniel to my graduation majority would be from recent day—I’d packed my bags and graduates and women. But boy was wasn’t looking back. I was ready I wrong. I received submissions to leave Redlands for a bigger city. from each decade dating all the way But seven months later I found back to couples who found love in myself walking the same path I the 1930s—and half of them were had for the past four years, up the from men. Additionally I wasn’t Administration Building stairs and expecting to receive nearly the into the Public Relations Office. number of stories that came in. Coincidentally, Daniel, who Each story submitted was remains my boyfriend, also found fascinating. They carried the himself back at the U of R as an unique voice of the author and assistant strength and conditioning contained evidence of how the coach and assistant fitness director university and time itself have (read more of their story on pg. 17). changed over the last century. For As I transitioned from student instance, did you know that tuition to alumna and then employee, was only $375 in the late 1930s? Alumna Mari Kam journeyed back to Redlands, and boyfriend Daniel Apia. my appreciation for Redlands and Alumni recalled when they the university evolved. Working were “pinned” to their boyfriends, A Journey Leads to a in this office, I’ve learned so when students were required to The Final Say much about the people that make attend compulsory chapel and Treasure of Discoveries Redlands what it is and the culture when war put their love on hold. and Stories that keeps us all coming back. With each story I read, I felt As a member of the Public more connected to the people who When I came to Redlands as a Relations team, I receive submitted them and to the U of R. student, looking for a boyfriend submissions for our Class Notes Each account revealed the passion of was not at the forefront of my mind. and ideas for stories everyday the author and the power of memory, But Daniel Aipa ’07, ’09 became from the truly gifted people who passing on the feeling that made my best friend from day one, and have graduated from Redlands. their meeting at Redlands so special. my college memories would not And among the submissions, I With these Bulldogs who have be the same without him. I’ve am amazed by how many notes met at Redlands and continue to discovered that many alumni feel come from alumni couples. spend their lives together, it’s clear the same way about the Bulldogs After I put out the call for stories that Redlands not only develops who have changed their lives. of Redlands-inspired relationships, our minds but our hearts. Fast forward four years from my first thought was that the —Mari Kam ’07
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