Hamline Spring 2011

Inside: Pipers pursue their career passions Laura Summers ’67 teaches Cambodian history Hamline in the 1960s

Plus: Meet the Board of Trustees 22

Departments 3 2 president’s Letter 3 Happenings on Hewitt 10 piper Athletics 26 Alumni News 28 Class Notes 6 Features 12 Meet the Board How much do we know about Hamline’s Board of Trustees? Get the 8 inside scoop on the people at the helm of Hamline. 16 Peace, Love, and Hamline in the 1960s Interviews by Monica Wright Were you around when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon? How about when the Beatles landed on The Ed Sullivan Show? If you were at Hamline, you likely played some bridge and bashed a piano or two. Experience (perhaps again) Hamline in the 1960s. On the cover: In February Blades of Glory 22 Truth Teller By Phoebe Larson 1861, the Civil War erupted As Cambodia’s ruling party from 1975 to 1979, the communist in America. While Hamline How did Hamline stay warm all winter? Hockey fever. The men’s hockey team kept Democratic Kampuchea regime was responsible for the deaths men went off to fight for the everyone on the edge of their seats this season, making it all the way to the National of up to 2 million people. Laura Summers ’67 helps Cambodian Union, the remaining female Collegiate Athletic Tournament. The team won both the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic teachers explore this painful past and teach the truth to future students sewed this 9 by 17-foot Conference regular season and tournament championships and went on to triumph over generations. American flag, which flew over UW–Superior in their debut NCAA tournament game. Though they later fell to #1 St. the university from a 20-foot Norbert (0–4), they made it clear they are a team to watch. 24 Career Ambitions By Michelle Bruch pole. Read more on page 4. New Career Development Programs, and alumni willing to lend a Individual players also caught the public’s eye. Seven players were named all-conference, helping hand, prepare Hamline students to face an uncertain job and junior Brian Arrigoni (Saint Paul, Minn.) was named first team all-American. But it was market. senior Chris Berenguer (Eden Prairie, Minn.) who really made headlines. Already Hamline’s only multiple first team all-American winner, Berenguer became a three-time all-American and was honored with the Sid Watson Award, which is given to the Division III men’s hockey player-of-the-year. He was also named MIAC men’s hockey player-of-the-year. With those The Magazine of Hamline University Volume 107 / Number 2, Spring 2011 Editor Phoebe Larson Contributing editors Tony Grundhauser, Breanne Hanson credentials Berenguer was scooped up fast—he recently signed a pro contract with the East Hegg MNM ’04 Contributing writers Michelle Bruch, Michaela Fischer ‘11, Mel Simington ‘11, Monica Wright Contributing photographers Jenn Cress, Claire Coast Hockey League’s Trenton (New Jersey) Devils, a minor league affiliate of the NHL’s Harrison, Eliesa Johnson, Andy King, Cory Ryan, Sara Rubenstein Designers Kelly Christ, Allison Long Postmaster Change service requested to: Hamline Magazine, MS-C1916, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104-1284 Questions/letters Hamline Magazine, MS-C1916, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104- New Jersey Devils. 1284, 651-523-2755, [email protected] Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Above: Senior Chris Berrenguer keeps his eye on the puck.

Spring 2011 1 From the President Happenings on Hewitt

Into the Wild Located in southwestern Alaska and accessible only storms with temperatures ranging from by small aircraft, Lake Clark National Park is one -55 to +55 degrees Fahrenheit. If the of the least visited parks in the nation. Those who birds adapt for terribly cold weather, for make the trek experience a diverse ecosystem that example, it could be too hot for them includes rain forests, alpine tundra, active volca- when temperatures rise above freezing. noes, and saltwater inlets, as well as beluga whales, Changing currents from the storms can bald eagles, otters, and bears. Rebecca Heston also affect prey such as fish. spent a week in Lake Clark, performing research for Hamline’s master’s degree in education: natural Why is this research important? science and environmental education program. We Many of these birds provide a caught up with her upon her return from the wild significant source of food for waterfowl last January. hunters, including Native Americans such as the Athabascan of Alaska. Monitoring these bird As we emerge from the grip of a long, snowy Minnesota winter to the welcome signs of spring, we are Tell us about your study. warmed by the many achievements of members of the Hamline University community since the fall issue populations helps preserve the many cultures that of Hamline magazine. We studied more than 40 seabird species, including hunt them, which could be destroyed by unregu- Of particular note are the Hamline athletes who have shown their competitive athletic strength with mallards, king eiders, yellow-billed loons, and glau- lated hunting and the birds’ eradication. Waterfowl an extremely successful winter sports season. In this issue you’ll read about the “hat trick” of Minnesota cous gulls. We wanted to study the variety of area also are eco-indicators. When they start to decline Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) player-of-the-year honors for Hamline, including Carl Hipp birds and perform counts during winter conditions. in a certain area, it can be a sign of other problems and Mary Wilkowski from our basketball programs. Carl and Mary will graduate at or near the top of sev- One of our goals is to help the park determine how such as polluted waters, which can reduce the eral of Hamline’s all-time record lists and have earned all-American honors. The winners of the MIAC’s top to improve the birds’ survival rates during the number fish available for the birds to eat. honors include Chris Berenguer from men’s hockey, who was also chosen by the nation’s hockey coaches harsh winters. These birds migrate long distances throughout as the 2011 winner of the Sid Watson Award, symbolic of the nation’s best Division III men’s hockey player. the year so they are a shared resource. If we pro- Brian Arrigoni also joined Chris as an all-American this year. For the first time ever, the men’s hockey Don’t they adapt to the conditions? vide even a small amount of information to their team, coached by Scott Bell, advanced to a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III It’s difficult to perfectly adapt to an environment story, it can be used by many other scientists, playoff game. Men’s basketball, coached by Nelson Whitmore, hosted a MIAC playoff game for the first time since 1985. Gymnasts, Lissette LaFex, Courtney Benson, and Erika Degnan, coached by Doug Byrnes, that changes so quickly. The Cook Inlet within park officials, and hunting organizations. admirably represented Hamline at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association national meet. Brennan the park experiences sudden and prolonged winter McKeag took an all-American fourth place in shot put at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships this year, and Coach Paul Schmaedeke was named MIAC Indoor Men’s Track and Field coach-of-the-year. These mentions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the achievements of all student-athletes this season—what is exceptional is the heart, talent, and pride with which they and their coaches have competed and the school spirit their success has created. You may be wondering why I have singled out student-athletes who have achieved excellence while enrolled at Hamline. I call your attention to the picture you see above, where I am congratulating Vern Mikkelsen, beloved member of the 1949 National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball championship Bullfight (Madrid, team who went on to play for the Minnesota Lakers and who was named to the National Basketball Spain), 2008 by Association Hall of Fame. Vern, along with Hamline greats Jim Fritsche, Rollie Seltz, Coach Joe Hutton Brian Solarski, Sr., Howie Schultz, Don Eliason, John Norlander, Joe Hutton, Jr., Hal Haskins, and Coach Don Meyer, from Volume 13 were named to the Hamline Row of Honor (see page 9). Athletic Director Bob Beeman orchestrated this of Water~Stone recognition of Hamline’s most outstanding athletes from an era when Hamline athletics was renowned. As Review, the we installed the Row of Honor members, I thought about how students who are making headlines in their literary annual respective sports today, will one day—perhaps 20, 30, or even 50 years from now—serve as the alumni published by the who inspire students to live out the lessons they learned through participating in sports. In honoring these Graduate School athletes of the past, we pass along the values that have served them so well in life, for they have surely of Liberal Studies. have made the world a better place. Go Pipers!

Linda N. Hanson President

2 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 3 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Happenings on Hewitt Call of Duty It’s a Digital Age It’s inevitable: good talent [will] ensure the future pros- on issues of public prove that our work We the People must travel. In January, perity and economic success concern, visited has value over other, Governor Mark Dayton for our entire state,” she says. Hamline to discuss the often opinion-based, In what document is the appointed Sheila Wright, Meanwhile, Jesson works future of journalism in reports? Our reports dean of Hamline School to expedite the delivery of a digital age. His first are based on data Freedom of Speech found of Education, and Lucinda healthcare and human services. words of wisdom: and documents and ? “Minnesota’s human services take heart. two levels of editing, Jesson, founding director What do the stars on of Hamline’s Health Law are an essential part of what The digital revolution fact-checking, and Institute, to his cabinet. makes our state strong,” she won’t eradicate print. libel review. We work the U.S. flag represent Wright now serves as director says. “I will do everything I The most successful hard to disseminate it ? operations will through legitimate news of the Office of Higher can to make sure we continue Education, while Jesson to deliver on our promise to incorporate print with organizations, including When was the Declaration online, audio, and video CNN, NPR, the New heads the Department of those who are most vulnerable Take a look around elements. York Times, and the Human Services. among us.” a newsroom and you of Independence adopted Revenue is one of the Wall Street Journal. Wright aims to tackle issues Governor Dayton has looked start to wonder: where biggest disadvantages Universities must More than 300 applicants from 45 countries ? of affordable, accessible educa- to Hamline several times for are all the reporters? to a digital model of integrate the digital answered these questions and more to become tion. “I believe that giving our expertise—eight people from The recession and investigative journalism. model into the United States citizens before a naturalization residents the best and most the Hamline community are the Internet have hit The work is essentially journalism curriculum. ceremony hosted by the School of Law last affordable higher education members of his cabinet. the news media hard, free online, but it costs Students should learn November. Dean Donald Lewis gave opening causing a substantial a lot to produce. There videography, how to remarks at both ceremonies, and U.S. District decrease in revenue also are legality issues cut and edit audio Court Judge Donovan Frank ’77 gave remarks and and countless layoffs. In Full Bloom because it is global and video, and how to administered the oath to the new citizens. The print industry in reach. We could design a website. They With spring in full bloom at Hamline, you’d has been especially be sued in London by should study history, hardly notice us blushing with pride. Last For the Public Good hard hit, as more someone from Tunisia economics, and political January, Hamline received a Public servants will have a place to call home with the January launch people seek their news who doesn’t like science, and seek out of the Hamline School of Business Center for Public Administration online. Last fall, Bill Silver Bloom Award our work. real-life experience. from the City of Saint Paul–Division of Parks and Leadership. The new center will provide opportunities for Buzenberg, executive The other But above all, to be an and Recreation, the Saint Paul Garden Club, professional development, continuing education, and public discussion director for the Center disadvantage of investigative reporter, and the Ramsey County Master Gardeners “for of the field’s key issues for Hamline graduates and outside practitioners. for Public Integrity, a the digital model they should have creating an outstanding business/institutional A regular menu of seminars, certificate programs, and networking nonprofit organization is the cacophony passion for the truth garden in Saint Paul.” Neighbor and former events will encourage government leaders to enhance their skills and dedicated to producing of information out and abhorrence for adjunct faculty member Mary Montagne improve public administration within the region. “With the establish- investigative journalism there. How do we lying and manipulation. nominated the university. “I like to drive down ment of the new center, we will bring our faculty and alumni expertise Hewitt on my way home from work because the to a larger audience of practitioners,” says Nancy Hellerud, School of gardens are so beautiful in all seasons,” she says. Business interim dean. “We look forward to the expanded contribu- “The whole campus is attractive and a gift to the tions we can make to public service.” community.” Moot Point Hamline law students took “smart” to the next level last fall as they competed at the 61st annual February 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, which erupted in 1861. The War National Moot Court Regional Competition, sponsored by the New York City Bar Association and Between the States had a profound effect on Hamline, which at that time was located in Red Wing, hosted by Drake University Law School. Samantha Harker JD ’11, Matthew Tramm JD ’12, Noelle Minnesota. Students and faculty members reacted with patriotic fervor, and the campus soon Volin JD’11, Christopher Haugen JD ’12, Andrew Johnson JD ’11, and Emily Lefholz JD emptied of able-bodied men. Enrollment dropped from 60 students to 16 in one year, and there ’12, were praised for their “mastery of the record and law, extemporaneous skills, was no graduating class in 1862. The remaining female students sewed a 9- by 17-foot American flag demeanor, and presentation,” after winning the oral argument ballots in every (at left) with 34 stars—one for each state at the time—which flew over the university from a 20-foot round. Haugen, Lefholz, and Johnson advanced to the quarterfinals in pole. Records indicate that 119 Hamline men served in the Union armies during the war. the competition, with Haugen earning a Top 10 Oralist finish. For more extemporaneous action, mark your calendar for November 2011, when Hamline hosts the 62nd annual regional competition.

4 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 5 Happenings on Hewitt Whale of a Tale

If a giant white whale bit off your leg, you might be inclined Test your knowledge of Ahab and the crew to take revenge too. Such is the premise for the famous tale, with our Moby Dick quiz: When in Modena Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. Even those who haven’t made it through the nearly 2,000-page book know the story: Captain Fifteen School of Business students will say arrivederci to Hamline this Q. What was the most What does Ahab Ahab will stop at nothing to find and destroy Moby Dick, the Q. spring as they head to Modena, Italy, for a 10-day course on Italy and prized product derived offer as a reward to the white whale that bit off his leg. the European Union, led by business professors Rob Routhieaux and from whales? first person who spots Jane McPeak. The trip will include lectures with University of Modena A: Spermaceti, a wax the whale? While it garnered little attention in 1851, the time of its professors and site visits to an array of businesses. in the head cavities of A: One doubloon—a publication, contemporary society regards Moby Dick as the sperm whale, used Spanish gold coin. a masterpiece. National Public Radio recently called it We spoke with Routhieaux and McPeak about how to get down to to make candles and “The main characters an American icon. Former College of Liberal Arts Dean business in Italy. Here’s what they had to say: cosmetics. walk past it, nailed to the and Professor Emeritus Garvin Davenport explores this “Today, with many whales ship’s mast, and each one phenomenon in his Graduate School of Liberal Studies course, Long live the boardroom. “A first “The mafia originally endangered, hunting is interprets it differently. “Reading Moby, Reading America.” “Melville was concerned union: Business in meeting will focus on came together restricted by international That’s Melville saying that with the major issues of his day—class, race, gender, sexuality, Italy is extremely social interaction,” to help the poor law,” says Davenport. “It there are many ways to abuse of power,” says Davenport. “He remains contemporary regimented and says McPeak. who were being changes the book for a read the novel. He can’t guided by unions. “Italians want to discriminated because we’re still dealing with those problems.” contemporary reader. see the world in black When an employee feel extremely against by wealthy Melville isn’t concerned and white. It’s filled with is hired full time comfortable with land owners,” with the ecological issues with benefits, it’s you before doing says McPeak. ambiguity, irony, doubt, of whale hunting, which, essentially a lifetime business.” “Unfortunately and questions. Readers contract. “An Italian they became too incidentally, is a bloody may have more questions boss will think Dress the part: powerful.” awful business. It’s like after reading Moby Dick carefully about who With Milan, Italy, a slaughterhouse on the than before.” she hires, as it’s considered the Quality over ocean.” extremely difficult to fashion capital of the quantity: When it make employees go world, it’s no surprise comes to business, Regarding the away, even if they’re that one must look Italy competes on Q. Q. What is the famous whale, Ahab says, “Be the underperforming,” sharp to do well in quality. Italians pride Head of the Class first line of Moby Dick? whale or , says Routhieaux. business. “If you themselves on fine A: “Call me Ishmael.” don’t dress nicely in craftsmanship where In December, Professor of Chemistry John I shall wreck my hate “Everybody knows that Tradition before the Italian business it counts, including Matachek accepted the appointment of dean of upon him.” line. That’s why Moby profits: Italians keep culture, you’re food, wine, fashion, Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts. Matachek A: Agent or principle. Dick is an icon. It has all it in the family. Who appointed a lack and cars—some of had served as interim dean since July 2009. “Moby Dick exposes the kinds of echoes in various they do business of credibility,” says its main business “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as dean sometimes dangerous media. The Simpsons with is often based Routhieaux. sectors. Ever take a of the College of Liberal Arts,” he says. “The relationship between man on tradition—many ride in a Lamborghini often quote Moby Dick, college has an outstanding and committed and nature. Ahab is a partnerships were The Godfather: or walked a mile in and there are cartoons faculty and staff, with whom I enjoy working. monomaniac. He’s totally forged hundreds The mafia continues a pair of Salvatore about it. The Dallas Opera obsessed with this whale. Ferragamo shoes? The student body is a remarkably talented of years ago. New to affect Italian just commissioned an People keep telling him collaborations business, particularly Then you know the and diverse group of individuals who are very opera version of it.” it’s not out to get him, but are often made in the southern Italian difference. involved with Hamline and concerned for its because of his pride and around the dinner region with drugs and traditions and well-being. I am thankful for table, not in the money laundering. that and committed to providing them with an radical individualism, he exceptional educational experience.” pursues it. In the end, he creates a total disaster for everybody.”

There’s a New Sheriff in Town “Melville was concerned with the major The November elections spoke volumes about Hamline School of Business graduates. The top-elected issues of his day—class, race, gender, law enforcement officials in Minnesota’s three most populous counties are all HSB grads: sexuality, abuse of power... we’re still dealing with those problems.” Sheriff Rich Stanek MPA ’89 Sheriff Matt Bostrom DPA ’03 Sheriff Dave Bellows MPA ’96 — Garvin Davenport (Hennepin County) (Ramsey County) (Dakota County) Illustration by Zach Koss

6 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 7 Happenings on Hewitt

Mr. Sandman It could be the next big thing for the spa industry: being buried likelihood that a person would slip on the peel. Meanwhile, Vang up to one’s neck in sand. According to Sue Vang ’14, it’s and his team constructed a wooden sand pit with calculations actually quite comfortable—at first. “As time goes on, discomfort that ensured his safety and the strength of the test-scale model. sets in, as well as anxiety,” he says. But it’s all in the name of Then he climbed in. “My team did not want to be buried, so I science for students in the first-year seminar course, “Hamline was the only possible option,” says Vang, who admits the myth Mythbusters.” Taught by physics professor Andy Rundquist, was his idea. “At first it was exciting, but it became annoying, the class uses science to test the validity of certain myths, such as the sand kept falling back into the hole I was digging. It took more than 50 minutes to dig out.” as: is it really possible to slip on a banana peel? And Vang’s Hamline’s men’s basketball team gathered with the university’s basketball legends at the Row of Honor ceremony on February 12. experiment: if you were buried up to your neck in sand, could When he was finally free, Vang felt the adrenaline rush from you escape using only your hands? busting myths. “It was one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve For the banana peel experiment, students used the friction had in college,” he says. “The next myth I want to bust is the Dream Team coefficiencies between the fruit and the floor to formulate the existence of ghosts.” Four Hamline basketball greats took to the court again last February for a ceremony inducting them into the newly created Row of Honor in Hutton Arena. The Row of Honor recognizes the achievements of 10 people who made Honoring a Legend athletic history at Hamline and in life. Inductees include basketball players Don Eliason ’42, Jim Fritsche ’53, Hal Haskins ’50, Joe Hutton, Jr. ’50, Vern Gordon Walker ’51 would have Mikkelsen ’49, John Norlander ’43, Howie Schultz ’45, and Rollie Seltz ’46, been proud to see his dream Recession as well as legendary coaches Joe Hutton Sr. and Don Meyer. The four living of a having a bust of Joe By Alida Winternheimer inductees—Fritsche, Meyer, Mikkelsen, and Seltz—took part in a ceremony Hutton Sr. displayed in Hutton with their friends and families on February 12. Arena realized in an unveiling I put out enough food “It is important for Hamline athletes, parents, and fans to understand the prior to the Row of Honor for everyone. depth of the university’s historical success,” says Hamline Director of Athletics ceremony. Walker, whose The winter sparrows, Bob Beeman. “The legacy of our Row of Honor inductees provides us with an father, Lloyd Walker, is slight creatures in shades inspiring foundation for the next generation of excellence.” honored with a bust in his of bark and dry grass, namesake building, Walker dispute this sitting in the slender Fieldhouse, wanted the father branches of a shrub. of his friend and classmate, They each lay claim to the caged Joe Hutton Jr. ’50, to have the feeder—a futile gesture to protect same tribute. For the post- the store from greedy humous portrait of Hutton, squirrels—and peek at their local artist Jane Frees-Kluth fluttering brethren, also hungry. worked from digital images The nuthatch is nervous The Prince from Hamline’s archives to but willing to share. capture Hutton’s strength and The cat watches the feeders of Darkness quiet, commanding nature. from a cushion near the fire. Next time you listen to famous trumpeter Miles Davis (aka “The Prince of In his legendary career, From the fourth volume of Rock, Paper, Darkness,” so named for his aloof, brooding play on stage; he would often Coach Joe Hutton Sr. posted Scissors, a literary magazine showcasing turn his back on the audience), see if you hear a metallic buzzing sound. a 591–207 record that placed the creative work of students in the The distinctive noise, which helped make Davis famous, is produced by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies. him sixth among all college Harmon mute (pictured at top). “It’s the most well-known sound in jazz,” basketball coaches in the says Hamline trumpet instructor Craig Hara. country at the time of his Every trumpet mute sounds different—even those that are the same retirement. In his 35 years, kind. Professional trumpet players therefore have a lot of them, including Hutton’s teams won 19 confer- the plunger (left), straight (bottom), and cup (right). “I have at least eight ence titles and three national different straight mutes,” says Hara. The mutes pictured were provided by championships. Carson McEvoy ’11 who plays in three of Hamline’s six music ensembles.

8 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 9 Piper Athletics

Basketball Men: 16–11; 13–7 in MIAC Women: 11–14; 10–12 in MIAC

Gymnastics Fifth out of eight teams at regionals. Women’s gymnastics capped off a stellar season with three athletes qualifying for nationals. Lissette Lafex ’13 led the Record charge with a second place finish in the all-around, a tie for second on Breakers the balance beam, and a first-place finish on the uneven bars, which earned her all- There was no reason for Carl Hipp ’11, men’s American standing. Courtney Benson ’14 basketball center, to feel sheepish around (all-around and floor exercise) and Erika NBA Hall of Famer Vern Mikkelsen ’49 at the Degnan ’14 (vault) also represented Hamline February 12 Row of Honor Ceremony (see at the national meet. page 9). Hipp surpassed Mikkelsen’s historic 1,415 point total with 1,565 career points this season to move into sixth all-time in scoring. “He said he was surprised it took so long for someone to pass him,” says Hipp. “For me, it was an honor to be in his presence.” Hipp will graduate with the school records Track and Field for most career rebounds (905) and career Men: Second in MIAC blocked shots (242). But he’s not the only Women: Third in MIAC Piper star in the middle of the paint. The Indoor track and field raced to the fin- center on the women’s team, Mary Wilkowski ish this season with the women placing ’11, who was recently named a finalist for the third at the 2011 MIAC Track and Field prestigious Jostens Trophy for the second Championships (their best finish in school year in a row, will graduate as the women’s all- history), and the men taking second with time leading scorer with 1,658 career points. only eight points standing between them She broke the previous record of 1,512 career and first place finisher, St. Thomas. points held by Deb Van Schooten ’98. Wilkowski attributes much of her success to Swimming and Diving point guard Nikki Klinck ’11, who holds the Men: eighth place finish school record for the most assists (298)—often Women: eleventh place finish dished out to Wilkowski. “Some of her passes are so unbelievably awesome that the ball just kind of shows up in my hands,” says Wilkowski. Visit www.hamline.edu/athletics for individual results and detailed information. Go Pipers!

From left: Nikki Klinck ’11, Carl Hipp ’11, and Mary Wilkowski ’11

10 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 11 Besides a love for Hamline, what else do board members have in common? Take a look at some of their similarities.

Al DeBoer ’64, an admitted sports fanatic, is a member Meet the Hamline Sports Stars of Hamline’s Athletic Hall of Fame. While a student at Hamline, DeBoer played football, basketball, and baseball. John Banovetz ’89 was a four-time letter winner on Winston Folkers ’57 was an all-conference forward on Hamline’s men’s basketball team. (He also has smarts— Hamline’s 1957 MIAC championship basketball team and he was a Hamline Presidential Scholar, a Rhodes Scholar was named honorable mention all-American. Board regional finalist, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.)

Who are the members of Hamline’s Board of Trustees? What do they do? Hamline Heritage Business Minded Learn more about the people guiding Hamline into the future. Brenda Edmondson Heim ’77 is an alumna, Jeanne Forneris, a lawyer by training, has married to alumnus David Heim ’77. They are parents provided wise general counsel to the medical and to Carrie Heim ’04 who is married to Jason Ross ’03. construction industries. She chairs the board’s Heim’s mother-in-law, Joyce Heim earned Hamline’s facilities committee and earned kudos for guiding MALS degree in 1985. development of the University Center design. Hard at Work The Klas family, including life trustees Bob Klas ’52 LHD Kent Larson, an executive with Xcel Energy, (hon.) ’08 and Sandy Klas LHD (hon.) ’08 and their provides expertise on making Hamline’s campus In general, boards of trustees can seem The board meets four times a year, including a son, Robert Klas Jr. ’75, who also serves on the board, more energy-efficient. Xcel donated solar panels mysterious, bringing to mind solemn people wearing February retreat, with nine individual committees have a long Hamline tradition. Bob Klas Sr.’s siblings, to the University Center to aid in energy savings. dark suits and deliberating in stark conference rooms. (investment, trusteeship, facilities, etc.) meeting more Mary Klas Peterson ’50, Daniel Klas ’50, and William Klas ’55 all attended Hamline, as did his children Richard Mack JD ’93, an expert in mergers, As with all things Hamline, we do it a bit differently. regularly. Board Chair Kita McVay attends the majority acquisitions, and joint ventures, serves as general Our Board of Trustees is down-to-earth, engaging, of committee meetings throughout the year. “I need to Elizabeth Klas ’78 and Thomas Klas MBA ’08. His niece, Laura Krupke ’10 also is an alumna. counsel for The Mosaic Company, one of the and friendly. “I’ve been impressed with how everyone be familiar with the issues and discussion from each world’s largest crop nutrition corporations. has made me feel really welcome,” says Tony Heredia, committee when we head into quarterly board meet- newly elected to the board in 2010. ings,” she says. “It’s important for the board to have Dave Petrocchi JD ’94, a Rhode Island native, full information before making decisions and to air any is a certified public accountant and partner at There are 33 elected board members, two ex-officio questions and concerns. I make sure that all voices Ernst and Young. members (President Hanson and Methodist bishop are heard.” Sally Dyck), and 11 life trustees. Together, they ensure High Flyers Ken Paulus, president and chief executive offi- that Hamline realizes its mission as a diverse, learning- For Al DeBoer ’64, past chair, this dedication to cer of Allina Health System, oversees 11 hospitals Julie Showers recently retired as senior vice president centered university and that it remains financially Hamline is a no-brainer. “As an alumnus, I have a deep and more than 25,000 employees. of in-flight services for Northwest Airlines where she viable. “The board wants Hamline to be the best it affection for Hamline,” he says. “I just love the place. directed the operation of 10 domestic and 11 international John Turner, a life trustee who serves on the can be and have strong financial footing,” says board Some board members have no prior connection to flight bases. Allina board of trustees, recruited Paulus to member Mary Schrock. “We’re all involved in fundrais- Hamline, yet they’ve given their time, talent, and Hamline’s board. Turner, a former Hamline board ing at some level, and we constantly look to the future treasure to support the university. We have a common Jeff Hamiel DPA ’07, a former Air Force pilot is chair, is chairman of Hillcrest Capital Partners, an to see trends and make sure Hamline responds to passion for Hamline and a commitment to making the now executive director of the Metropolitan Airports investment firm he runs with his son, Jeff. changes in the outside world—the needs of employers world a better place through higher education.” Commission. He is the first alumnus from Hamline’s doctor and students.” of public administration program to serve on the board.

Ken Woodrow, a life trustee who served as vice president for Target Corporation until his retirement in 2000, is now Did you know? Laura Chin is the former Did you know? Ann Bentdahl, a former banker, now dedicates her time a director for Delta Airlines. executive vice president of Leann Chin, Inc., to her two daughters and volunteering, and she is a skilled polo player. her family’s popular Midwest restaurant chain.

12 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 13 Did you know? Prior to becoming vice Top Educators Helping Hands Did you know? Steven Olson ’62, who holds president of corporate risk and responsibility for a JD from Harvard University, is best friends Target Corporation, Tony Heredia spent 13 years Mary Murry Boyd, a retired area superintendent William (Bill) Manning JD ’78, created an endowed with fellow Hamline alumnus Al DeBoer ’64. working in California law enforcement. for Saint Paul Public Schools, received the Saint scholarship at Hamline in Nelson Mandela’s name. They frequently bet small wagers on the golf Paul Rotary “Educator of the Year” award in 2000 A certified civil trial specialist and partner at Robins, course with the winnings going to Hamline. and served as interim dean of the Hamline School Kaplan, Miller & Ceresi, Manning also is a recipient of Olson and his brother, Newman Olson ’59, fund of Education in 2006. the School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award. a scholarship in memory of their aunt Claribelle Olson, a long-serving Hamline registrar. Kay Fredericks built on her experience as an Ronald Mitsch ’56 and his wife, Marilyn, fund a program elementary school teacher in the White Bear Lake to benefit Native American students at the School of School District to found TREND enterprises, Law. Mitsch, a life trustee, is a former Hamline board World Travelers teacher-created learning products for grades chair and also served as vice chairman of the board at Did you know? Tom McGough Sr. is a pre-K through nine. She is the same Kay 3M where he began his career in chemistry in 1960. life trustee and chairman of the family-owned Life trustee Rozanne Ridgway ’57 LLD (hon.) ’78 Fredericks for whom the third floor of Klas Center McGough Companies in Saint Paul—the served 32 years as a career foreign service officer is named. Wendy Bakken Watson JD ’97 funds a full scholarship construction firm for the new University Center. with the U.S. Department of State, has lived through- to help a nontraditional aged student get through the A lover of life, McGough drives a Maserati and out the world, has received nine honorary degrees Kita McVay, board chair, served as interim first year of law school, just as she attended HUSL. enjoys Italian food and red wine. (including a doctor of law degree from Hamline), and president of United Theological Seminary for has been decorated by the governments of Finland several years. With her family, she established and Germany. Hamline’s McVay Youth Partnership and Fellows program, through which Pipers volunteer with Ricardo (Rico) Paul Vallejos, native of Argentina, middle school children, helping them with school- studied computer science in Buenos Aires, work, playing games, and offering support. Gloria Kauls MALS ’92 was the first Hamline cultural anthropology in Europe, and marketing in First Up graduate school alumna to be elected to the board. the United States. Charles Johnson JD ’75 was a member of the first Gwen Lerner JD ’78 served as editor of the inaugural graduating class of Hamline School of Law. issue of the Hamline Law Review and was a member of the moot court team with William (Bill) Manning Joe Graba, a highly regarded K–12 policy and practice JD ’78. An expert in general council practice, she also specialist, was the first dean of the School of Education is active in children’s law and has represented foster Sally Dyck, Methodist bishop, works toward and served in that position from 1997 to 2000. children pro bono for many years. Religious Calling eradicating malaria throughout the world and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Her vocation is a family affair—her husband, Kenneth Ehrman, is Kathi Austin Mahle, now in her fifth, four-year term a minister and United Methodist elder. as a trustee, has served in several key positions as a United Methodist pastor and administrator. With her Cindy Gregorson ’81 has led more than 59 Methodist Innovative Entrepreneurs husband, Steve Mahle, she established Hamline’s Mahle congregations in visioning, strategic planning, and Endowed Fund for Progressive Christian Thought and resource management. Her experience perfectly aligns Cause Committed Robert Klas Jr. ’75, is CEO of Tapemark Company, the Mahle Scholars Program. with her duties as a Hamline trustee, and as an alumna, which develops adhesives for medical procedures. she is well prepared to lead in a diverse world. Mary Schrock has devoted her professional life He also heads up the annual Tapemark Charity Pro-Am Charles Purdham ’48, a Hamline life trustee, to children with special needs as chief operating national golf tournament, founded by his father, which pastor, and former director of the Minnesota Annual Bruce Robbins serves as senior pastor of Hennepin and development officer for PACER (Parent benefits children with disabilities. Conference (the state organization for United Avenue United Methodist Church and in multiple Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights) Center. Methodist churches), has also assisted the Golden Methodist-related roles, yet he is active in inter- Dick Hoel ’69 graduated summa cum laude from Life trustee Sandy Klas LHD (hon.) ’08 is an Valley Police Relations Committee and is a past direc- religious and ecumenical work, including serving on the Harvard Law School and is the founding shareholder of artist, philanthropist, and long-time advocate for tor and trustee of Ministers Life insurance company. World Council of Churches. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. An expert in investing and persons with special developmental needs. entrepreneurial companies (he chairs the campaign for Michael LaFontaine JD ’03, senior vice the new University Center), Hoel also is a skilled tennis president and chief compliance officer for US player and competes in national tournaments. Bancorp, serves on the board of Ethics and Did you know? Ellis Bullock spent Joel Portice MAPA ’93, is president and CEO of 16 years with Jostens Company before becoming Did you know? Born in 1915, Orem Robbins, Partnership Resources, a Minnesota nonprofit Intelimedix, a data warehousing system that will help executive director of the Grotto Foundation, the founder of Security American Financial that supports persons with disabilities. digitalize medical records. a nonprofit organization that works to improve Enterprises, is the oldest life trustee on the the educational, physical, social, and economic board, followed by Gerald Needham, former well-being of citizens, primarily those from assistant dean of the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, who was born in 1917. culturally diverse groups. To see the faces behind the trustees’ names, visit www.hamline.edu/magazine/trustees

14 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 15 Strike for Peace Letter, 1970 Peace,

Aquatic League, Love, and Miss Mermaid, 1963 Hamline in the1960s Greek Week Olympic The 1960s: an era when you could pick up a Ford Mustang Games Torch Race, 1960 two-door hardtop for $2,368 and fill it with gas for 25 cents a gallon. Seventy-three million viewers watched The Beatles play “She Loves You” on The Ed Sullivan Show, and Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. The Vietnam War waged on, and the nation mourned the loss of a president and a major civil rights leader. Girls wore miniskirts and leather boots, while guys donned mop-tops and velvet pants.

In between Swim Shows, fraternity parties, piano bashing, and playing bridge, Hamline students saw it all. Here’s a look back at Hamline in the ’60s.

Hamline students, 1967

16 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 17 was halfway between Old Main and the Student Center when someone yelled out that the president had been assassinated. I vividly remember walking on that Isidewalk in black slacks and a green shirt, carrying one of those three-ring notebooks and a hardcover book, Economics by Paul Samuelson. It was an era of turmoil when everything was changing and then, lo and behold, the president is shot. We all had dif- “happy as all get out” ferent reactions, but we knew life as usual would never be usual again. ~Duane Benson ’67

ietnam didn’t get going until after I was at Hamline, although the don’t recall the women’s movements being that big men were concerned about the draft. That was the foremost thing of a deal at Hamline. I was definitely on the career Vin our lives. If we didn’t do the right things—choose a certain profession or Itrack because my major was medical technology, but I get married—we’d get drafted. It was a huge motivator to stay at Hamline wasn’t pressured one way or another by my family or the because being a full-time student deferred the draft. We didn’t talk about it school about a career, versus homemaking. I was really social, a lot, but it was a big deal for my younger brothers David Silliman ’68 and so I was annoyed that I was always in the lab and didn’t have Paul Silliman ’70. By then the lottery was in place, I was working on cam- time to play bridge at the union. I had to work hard to maintain Aquatic League, 1960 pus in the late 1960s, and I remember the frat houses throwing big parties my grades. But I had a wonderful advisor, Dr. Simmons, who after the lottery went down. A lot of guys were happy as all get out. For the wouldn’t let me quit (even though I fought it sometimes), and I men especially it was a tense time. credit Hamline with my career success in life. ~John Silliman, Jr. ’65 ~Joyce Smith Williams ’67 rom my perspective we were the last college class of innocence. War Protester, 1970 There wasn’t a lot of radicalism on campus. Fraternities were Vietnam Moratoriam, Factive at that time, so they were an important part of the social life. And the Twin Cities was blessed with a ton of great local bands. The 1969 Trashmen were popular and had a Hamline connection—the drummer was a fraternity brother of mine—so they played a lot on campus. The Safari Club, the Bloomington Roller Rink…you’d go out and meet people and dance to local bands. Chess Players, 1964 Students in ~Steve Kufus ’68 Dorm Room, 1967

Hamline Basketball Overpacked Beetle, 1965 Legend, Al Frost, 1969 18 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 19 “the last college class of innocence”

ivil rights activist James Farmer, the was in a contemporary folk music group that did a fair reshman year I lived in Drew, which was the first founder of the Congress of Racial amount of social commentary and political satire, which co-ed dorm, but it was only co-ed to the extent Equality, was a significant visitor Iwas popular in the 1960s. We enjoyed poking fun at the war C Fthat there was a male wing and a female wing with a to Hamline my freshman year. His speech and at political figures that continued to support it. Things were locked door between us. It was unlocked once, when the heightened what we had seen on TV and read pretty somber as I recall. Hamline was fairly mellow compared guys came in for a panty raid, and then, of course, the girls about the struggle for civil rights. Sitting in to other parts of the country, but there was still a fair amount had to retaliate with a reverse panty raid. I don’t know that the dorms afterwards, we realized that we’d of unity among the student body and faculty. It was an anxious we took much underwear, but we had fun getting back at the gotten a big eye opener—that even Hamline time, a lot of uncertainty and mistrust, but my memories of guys. It was a different, more innocent time. That year the women had racial divide. Hamline in those days are fond. had hours and the men didn’t, which outraged me. Being a rebel at the ~Dave Polson’69 ~Ed Holland ’71 time, I said in a dorm meeting, “I’m in a room on the end of the first floor, so if anyone gets locked out I’ll let you in—just tap on my window.” The resident advisor freaked out, but the next year there were no hours for the women. Things were changing radically, but at that young age, I thought y strongest memory related to the Vietnam War is of the mock Arlington National the adults were doing things way too slowly. Cemetery two students mounted on campus after dark the night before commence- ~Mary Greiner ’71 Mment. They were from the group “Clergy and Laity Concerned about the War in Vietnam.” Families arriving for the ceremony the next morning found rows of white crosses—each one with the name of a graduating senior male. The flag was at half-mast because Senator Bobby Kennedy had been murdered the week before graduation, and Martin Luther King, Jr. had Piano Bash, 1968 been assassinated on April 4, so most students were pretty numb. ~Duane Cady ’68 Skiers, 1964 Most Fraternities Had Live Dog Mascots, 1960s Day of Fast, 1968 Winer Formal Decorating, 1960

Hair Drying, 1966

You Gotta Love It, 1967 Freshmen Initiation , 1964

20 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 21 The sound of a low-flying helicopter official textbook, A History of Democratic program introduces Cambodian teach- makes Laura Summers ’67 nervous. Kampuchea 1975–1979, and was inspired ers to techniques such as role-play, As a graduate student in Cambodia in by the creation of the Extraordinary small-group activities, and moderated 1971–72, Summers, now a political Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia large-group discussions—methods that science professor at the University of Hull (ECCC)—a joint United Nations/ greatly deviate from the traditional lecture (England) and an internationally respected Cambodian tribunal formally established and “repeat-after-me” style of Cambodian Cambodian scholar, witnessed covert in 2006 to conduct criminal investigations teaching. These interactive lessons are Vietnam War aerial bombardments near regarding the violence under Democratic intense. For example, the guidebook calls Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh. “It Kampuchea. “The establishment of the for an in-class lecture by a survivor who was terrifying to feel the earth tremble and internationalized courts created openings relates his or her personal experience, see the billowing black clouds from the for public discussion,” says Summers. an interview with a former cadre—or B-52 bombs,” she says. Despite the program’s title, a major soldier—of the regime, and role-play in After the war, Cambodia endured issue for scholars like Summers is the which students pretend to be both victims Truth more hardship under the Democratic use of “genocide” to describe the mass and perpetrators of the crimes. The Kampuchea regime that held power killings that occurred under Democratic Ministry of Education expressed concern from 1975 to 1979. Led by communist Kampuchea. “Genocide involves the over such activities, and educators are dictator Pol Pot, the regime’s followers intent to eliminate another ethnic or wary about breaking from their traditional were known as the Khmer Rouge. In a religious group,” says Summers. “Under teaching style. By Phoebe Larson radical attempt to create a classless society, Democratic Kampuchea, the authorities The Khmer Rouge era is still relatively they evacuated cities, abolished the use of purged, executed, or massacred those recent and emotions surrounding it Teller money, banned public religious practice, suspected of treachery or anti-party run high. “A few of the older trainees Laura Summers ’67 helps Cambodian and forced people to work in agricultural subversion. People from national were young adults in the 1970s,” says educators teach and talk about their collectives. As a result, between 800,000 minority groups were executed or Summers, “and some may be former and 2 million people died of starvation, murdered—not because of their ethnic members of the Khmer Rouge, many painful history of the 1970s. exhaustion, and disease. The ruling party identity, but because they were from regions where most poor people also purged at least 14,000 suspected considered political enemies.” backed the failed revolution.” traitors from its ranks and massacred those Because Cambodian schools focus As a result of the program, Summers who dared to rise in protest against the mainly on the country’s ancient his- and her colleagues hope public discussion environment of terror. Finally, on January tory, Cambodians have less exposure to and understanding will become easier. In 7, 1979, a Vietnamese invasion force modern world history and a smaller basis her trainees, she sees a professional com- deposed Pol Pot’s regime and gave power of comparison for understanding what mitment to teaching effectively. “There to a less violent Cambodian communist happened with the Khmer Rouge in was less resistance to our promotion of party that sought its assistance. relation to other international atrocities. equality and democracy in the class- The Cambodian government officially Through the Genocide Education Project, room—or the teaching of ‘new tricks’ as suppressed teaching about the country’s Summers and her colleagues discuss one teacher put it—than you might expect troubled history in its schools until 2009, other massacres—the Holocaust, Iraq’s in a culture that is deeply conflicted and when it invited Summers and other 1988 campaign against the Kurds, and in rapid transformation.” Just two years experts to train 186 of its top high school the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of more into the program, its success is difficult to educators (who will, in turn, train 3,000 than 8,000 men and boys in Bosnia and measure, but Summers is encouraged by of their peers) in effective methods of Herzegovina—in their examination of the the dedication of Cambodian educators teaching about those harrowing times. Democratic Kampuchea regime. to the enormous task of exploring their The program, implemented as a Genocide In addition to guiding them through recent and painful history in an effort to Education Project, uses a newly adopted, the new textbook, the teacher training prepare for a better future.

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“A few of the older trainees were young adults in the 1970s, and some may be former members of the Khmer Rouge, many from regions where most poor people backed the failed revolution.” In a tight job market, students find resources, support, and even employment through Hamline’s extensive alumni network.

Heather LaClare ’11 was diagnosed with Matthew Reuter ’10 capitalized on Also new is the Major Decisions Career a rare heart disease at age three. She spent connections he made while interning Fair—a one-stop-shop for students her childhood testing medications and at Greeman Toomey law firm (partners declaring majors. This year’s fair drew visiting the doctor every time she caught James Greeman ’88 JD ’93 and Patrick nearly 200 students who met with faculty a cold. “Because of my condition, I was Toomey ’98 JD ’02 are Hamline members, alumni, and current majors to involved with organizations like Make- graduates) to land a full-time job upon learn how various disciplines can evolve A-Wish Foundation, Camp Odayin, and graduation. Reuter is now a paralegal into careers. Artika Tyner ’03 sat with AmbitionsBy Michelle Bruch Children’s Hospital,” she says. “It led me manager and oversees the firm’s growing the English department and described her to my career path—to work with kids internship program. “I see opportunity for work as a practicing attorney. “It’s a great with chronic illnesses. I want to be what the company and for Hamline students,” opportunity for students to practice their those organizations were for me.” he says. “We train students and see what networking skills and learn about various LaClare wasn’t sure where to start until their capabilities are, and, if they prove careers,” she says. she connected with Molly Lamon ’02, themselves, we take them on. They then First-year Carissa Wallerich attended a volunteer coordinator at Children’s help us grow.” this year’s fair with a big agenda: double Hospital. Lamon described an internship These connections continue to play an major in biology and psychology. At the that would allow LaClare to make rounds important role in the job market. “As the fair, she met Joel Oberstar ’97, a doctor at on inpatient floors and meet with hospital market gets tighter, networking is where the University of Minnesota, who offered staff members. LaClare secured the intern- it’s at,” Middendorf says. “It’s even more her an opportunity to shadow a child ship last January and also volunteers at important than in the past.” psychiatrist. the hospital, holding babies and playing To help students gain professional The experience opened Wallerich’s games with kids. “It’s neat to work at the skills, Hamline typically brings in 75–100 eyes to the challenges doctors face. She hospital I’d been in and out of my whole alumni volunteers per year to conduct observed inpatient rounds and appoint- life,” she says. mock interviews for the Practice Interview ments with children battling serious medi- Hamline alumni are an integral part Program (PIP). The program, now in its cal conditions, including bipolar disorder of the university’s Career Development seventh year, started as a response to sev- and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She Center (CDC). Alumni volunteer to eral employers who said Hamline students saw the doctor buried in paperwork and perform mock interviews, explain how weren’t interviewing as effectively as majors adapt to professional life, and help other graduates. “The students had students find internships. The CDC has talent,” says Middendorf. “But they “It’s a natural connec- a professional network of more than 270 weren’t telling their stories well. contacts, most of them Hamline alumni, We wanted to teach them how to tion for students, and who have agreed to talk about their articulate and sell the value of a it’s another way for careers to interested students. “[Alumni] liberal arts education.” have inside information on companies and Maryan Saad ’04, a volunteer alumni to give back.” can explain how they got from Hamline interviewer who works at the to where they are now,” says Terry Minnesota Department of Public Middendorf, CDC director. “It’s a natural Safety helps students develop this art. “Its continuing education classes. “I didn’t connection for students, and it’s another a tough market,” she says. “You have to realize doctors have so much outside way for alumni to give back.” be a shining star in an interview.” work,” she says. “They work a ton of Sue Kotila ’76, the Guthrie Theater’s PIP is proven to work. Student hours. I could still have a family, but I director of visitor services, is grateful to evaluations consistently indicate that probably wouldn’t have as much time as I Hamline for giving her an education. they benefit from the training, and would with other jobs.” Still, the experi- Kotila grew up in South America without their connections with interviewers have ence confirmed her desire to work in the running water or electricity, and came led to internships and jobs. They also medical field. to Hamline on university-funded grants. gain the confidence to approach other LaClare agrees that the professional “Hamline didn’t tell me no, so I never tell professionals. connections she’s made through the CDC myself no,” she says. The CDC’s newest program, the Career have cemented her career goals. “It began To show her appreciation, Kotila talks Advisors Network, is a growing database with a passion to make a difference in the with students at on-campus career panels of alumni from myriad career fields. lives of kids with chronic illnesses,” she and job fairs. The system is searchable by major and says. “This confirmed it.” Molly Lamon ’02 (left) helps “When I look at my career stepping employer, and all of the sources listed Get involved! Contact the CDC at 651- are willing to answer student questions. Heather LaClare ’11 pursue her stones, I see that it was mostly who I 523-2302 or [email protected] to knew, not what I knew,” she says. Middendorf hopes to encourage more passion to work with sick children. see how you can help Hamline students alumni participation. “We’re pushing this on the road to success. hard,” he says. 24 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 25 Alumni News Searching Scotland

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Renowned for its beauty, Scotland’s Island of Betsy Brenden Radtke ’89, Associate Vice President Alumni Relations Iona was the site of an Irish monastery during the early Middle Ages. The Iona Abby, now an ecumenical church, is the most elaborate and Language Lessons best-preserved ecclesiastical building surviving from that time period (circa 563) in the Imagine you’re an expert in another country, being smart, Western Isles of Scotland. in your field, but you can’t but not being able to say what Last fall, Nancy Victorin-Vangerud, chaplain communicate with those around you want to say,” says Perry. and director of Hamline’s Wesley Center for you. This feeling of frustration, “We often judge our language Spirituality, Service, and Social Justice, spent and often times hopelessness, learners and think that they’re four days on the island when she led a 10-day is a daily experience for many not learning, but it’s only because United Methodist pilgrimage to Scotland’s English language learners. Chris they’re processing the informa- ancient sites of Celtic Christianity. Among Perry, who earned the ESL and tion, soaking it up, but unable to the 31 people with whom she traveled were bilingual/bicultural education express it.” Hamline alumni, former staff members, and license from Hamline in 2004, Pictured from left: (first row) trustees. “Pilgrimage is about discovering the led a group of 19 people, Victor Stoner, Nancy Ericson passion of your heart and learning that it also including 12 Hamline alumni, MAESL ’04, Patrice Denning, is God’s passion for the world,” says Victorin- professors, and students, to Patrice Siefert MAT ’09; (second Help plan or host events during the Vangerud. “It’s about letting go of who you are Guatemala to improve their row) Andrea Aronson, Susan weekend! Call Alumni Relations at to find yourself anew. You leave the familiar to Spanish and better serve Spanish- Koehn MATESL ’11, Suzy Lane 651-523-2015 or email [email protected]. discover beauty and bring it back.” speaking students in Minnesota. MAESL ’12, Elizabeth Pichardo Pictured from left: (front row) Reverend For three weeks, the group MAESL ’11, Dee White, Chris www.hamline.edu/alumniweekend Nancy Victorin-Vangerud, Lois Welshons took five hours of Spanish Perry, Claudia Nelson, Professor MALS ’94, Reverend Gretchen Fogo (former language classes per day, “It gives Ann Mabbott; (third row) Linda Hamline director of church relations); (back people tremendous empathy O’Malley MAESL ’12, Gary row) Shelley White ’89, Reverend Kathi Austin for the struggles of our English Mabbott, Heather Walseth, Ryan Mahle, Ramona Scarpace MPA ’93. language learners, because they Howard, Susan Anderson, Kathy experience it in reverse—being O’Neill, Carman Stoner.

Give to the Max Day The fall issue of Hamline magazine featured Give to the Max Day in Alumni News. We’re happy to report the event was a great success. More than 40,000 people came together to support Minnesota nonprofit organizations. Hamline received contributions exceeding $26,000 during this one-day event. Together with our students, we thank all who made it a success! If you missed the chance to give on November 16, it’s not too late to make a difference. Visit www.hamline.edu/giving. NOTE: These are different dates than previously announced. 26 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 27 Class Notes

Editor’s Note: Class notes are submitted by alumni and are not verified by the editors. While we welcome alumni news, Hamline Magazine is not responsible for information contained in class notes.

College of 56 years of marriage. says life in Big Sky coun- their 50th wedding letters from Hamline. Liberal Arts Lyle has three children try has been unique and anniversary on August Smith had just cele- 1948 and six grandchildren. full of adventure. 27, 2010. They plan to brated his 91st birth- move to Minnesota in day and was enjoying Sarah Mason Allard 1955 1957 returned to assisted the near future. reviews of his memoir, Ira Anna Karila Ebeling, Ronald Gower pub- Tales of Wonder. His living in Duluth. Her after teaching, sub- lished his first poetry 1964 grandson, Jamie, born Religions of the World 2 stitute teaching, and collection, On the Bruce McKinnon is the is a standard in the one pound seven teaching swimming, now Farm, Down the Road, 2010 president of the ounces at birth, is field. No doubt Hamline enjoys time with her in March with Blueroad Snohomish County alumni from the ’80s now five years old and husband of 54 years, Press. Gower was a Camano Association entering kindergarten in remember Huston’s John, two children, and professor of English of Realtors and serves Hanna Lectures, his Tucumcari, New Mexico. two grandsons. She and department chair on the board of direc- Sarah continues to be course in India, and enjoys traveling, sum- at Minnesota State tors of Washington the Bill Moyers’ special affiliated with Bread for mertime at her cabin, University, Mankato, Realtors. He also is the World, Africa Inland he did on the world’s 4 and downhill skiing. and has also been a managing broker religions for National Mission in Nairobi, Back widely published as a with Windermere Robert J. O’Connor Public Television. Bay Mission in Biloxi, freelance writer. Ronald Real Estate. was honored by Hebron Huston continues to live Mississippi, and Vellore and his wife, Anne, 1 3 Academy (Hebron, 1965 at home with his wife, Orphanage in India. live on a hobby farm Maine) for his lifelong psychologist Kendra near Good Thunder, Dirk Gasterland was 1949 commitment and Smith. Both have fond Minnesota, and have promoted in October Harry Hanson was contributions to the memories of their time two sons and two from colonel to the inducted into the game of hockey. Robert at Hamline. See photo, grandsons. rank of brevet briga- 2010 class of the Sauk was inducted into the dier general in the page 29. Centre High School academy’s Athletic 1960 Minnesota Army 1969 Athletic Hall of Fame Hall of Fame during Sharon Askeroth National Guard. Dirk Kathy Aupperle Barber, for his outstanding Homecoming Weekend Bartz, Glee Houghton has been active with Pat Davenport Brown, 5 6 7 pitching abilities back last October. See Claussen, Helen Hier the Minnesota National Gail Erickson Dean, in his high school days. photo, page 29. Pedersen, and Annette Guard Association, Verna Vogt Fair, Rosilyn After graduating from Parrish Theisen, sopho- as well as with the Hamline, Harry got Gail Warn Stadsvold Schleife Lange Gates, has retired after 35 more year roommates, board of the Military Kay Novinger Harris, his first teaching job enjoyed catching up Museum at Camp in Kimball, Minnesota, years of teaching music Lynnette Hamann and kindergarten. She at the Class of 1960 Ripley Minnesota, since Phenix, Susie Smith where he became the Reunion last October. his retirement in June head coach in football, misses her students, Sanders, and Melody but is happy to spend See photo, page 29. 1995. He was recently Mits Tokunaga, began a basketball, and base- inducted into the Court time with her husband, Sharon Askeroth friendship as first-years ball. He could not stay of Honor at Camp Bob, three daughters, Bartz, Betty Plummer housed in Drew in the away from Sauk Centre, Ripley Minnesota. however, and went back and eight grandchildren. Lundeen, Elizabeth fall of 1965. It has been 8 9 10 to serve as head base- “Betsy” Lohn Gridley, 1968 revived many times in 1956 Submit your photos and notes to www.hamline.edu/magazine ball coach for 25 years and Gwen Immer locations coast-to-coast Joan Miller Johnson Duane Cady. profes- and assistant basketball Sundstrom, junior year since their graduation in retired in September sor of philosophy in coach for 37 years. roommates, reunited the College of Liberal 1969. Last fall the gath- 1 Robert J. O’Connor ’55 (Photo by Tannery Hill Studios, Inc.) 2 Sharon Askeroth Bartz, Glee Houghton Claussen, Helen 2009 from clinic nurs- Hier Pedersen, and Annette Parrish Theisen at the Class of 1960 Reunion last October. 3 Sharon Askeroth Bartz, Betty at the Class of 1960 Arts, was on leave last ering was held in Iowa, Lyle H. Rasch cel- ing, prior to which she Plummer Lundeen, Betsy Lohn Gridley, and Gwen Immer Sundstrom at the Class of 1960 Reunion last October. 4 Members Reunion last October. spring. While traveling hosted by Pat Brown ebrated 58 years in worked as a home of the Class of ’69 (beginning top, left to right): Kathy Aupperle Barber, Susie Smith Sanders, Rosilyn Schleife Lange Gates, Pat See photo, page 29. in California he stopped of Marshalltown. See the Lutheran Ministry hospice nurse and Davenport Brown, Lynnette Hamann Phenix, Gail Erickson Dean, Verna Vogt Fair, Melody Mits Tokunaga, Kay Novinger Harris. to visit Huston Smith, photo, page 29. in July 2010. His wife, raised five children with 1961 5 Duane Cady ’68, professor of philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts with Huston Smith, Hanna Professor of Philosophy Hanna Professor of Anne, passed away in her husband, Carl. Joan Beverly Ahrens Timothy Johnson. See at Hamline from 1983 to 1986. 6 Jerid “Jed” Knuttila ’70. 7 Chantell Kadin Knauss ’93 (also MPA ’97) sons, Xavier and Ivan Philosophy at Hamline November 2010 after lives in Montana and Johnson and her 1971. Victor. 8 James DeRose, Jr. ’75 and his wife Jeanette. 9 Sue Nehotte Klappa ’78, assistant professor of physical therapy at from 1983 to 1986. Smith husband, Danton “Dan” St. Catherine University. 10 Leo I. Brisbois ’84 (also JD ’87). also holds an honorary Johnson, celebrated doctorate in humane

28 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 29 Rebecca Stephenson 1973 Richmond, Minnesota. favorite selections by from the University of Kurashina sends greet- Gayle Dixon (also In 2003 they added a Bach, Distler, di Lasso, North Dakota in May ings from Guam, where JD ’78) and Aimee 22-unit themed hotel Thompson, and Poston. 2010 with a master’s she is a professor Child ’99 successfully facility, Riverside Inn, in In addition to Dr. degree in physician emerita of anthropol- completed the National Cold Spring, Minnesota. Steen, and his wife, assistant studies. She is ogy at the University Novel Writing Month Their most recent addi- Arvida, Hamline alumni now board certified. of Guam. Her current tion in 2007 includes attending the reunion competition in which 1984 community service writers are challenged an oceanfront Hawaiian were Bill Englund Leo I. Brisbois (also JD activities include serv- to write a short novel vacation rental prop- ’74, Paul Englund ’76, ’87) former Minnesota ing as the president of of 50,000 words erty, Riverside Aloha, Barb Brokopp ’77, Jim State Bar Association the Guam branch of the over the course of 30 located on Kauai, Donehower ’77, Phil President was recently American Association days. This was Gayle’s Hawaii. See photo, Griffin ’77, Patti Arntz 11 12 appointed to the posi- of University Women first attempt at the page 29. ’78, Bob Aronson ’77, tion of U.S. Magistrate (AAUW), serving on competition. Neither Karen Pladsen Bartig Gene Diesen retired Judge for the District the executive board were English majors ’78, Elaine Coyle Boyd in 2009 and has been of Minnesota. Since of the Guam Council at Hamline, and thank ’78, Paul Norrgard working on his hobbies, 1991, Brisbois has been of Women’s Clubs the university for giving ’78, Joe Englund ’78, including photography, with the Minneapolis (GCWC), and serving them a well-rounded James Hersch ’78, travel, model rail- law firm of Stich, Angell, on the executive board education, which Bob Johnson ’78, Mike roading, reading, and Kreidler, Dodge & Unke, of the Federation of allowed them to Kennedy ’78, Randy spending time with his and prior to that served Asia-Pacific Women’s complete this monu- Edinger ’79, Anne Funk granddaughter. in the Judge Advocate Associations (FAWA). mental task. Rolls ’79, Maria Jette Rebecca is “proud to be 1977 ’80, Sally Ramirez General’s Corps of the 1974 U.S. Army for three a Hamline alum!” Twenty former mem- ’80, Kate Johnson years. He served as Daniel Abebe was bers of the A Cappella Sanderson ’80, and 1970 president of the MSBA 13 recently appointed Choir attended a Helen Shrewsbury Jerid “Jed” Knuttila from July 2009 to July interim dean of reunion August 7 Edinger ’80. Submit your photos and notes to www.hamline.edu/magazine was inducted into the 2010. See photo, Metropolitan State at the home of Jim Irondale High School 1978 page 29. University’s College of Donehower ’77. The Athletic Hall of Fame Dwight Erickson is a 11 Ashley Bennett Ewald ’03 married Jeffery Bennett on August 14, 2010. Pictured are: Greg Williams, Mara Martinson ’03, Professional Studies. guest of honor was 1991 for his many years of member of the research Jane Williams, Steven Messick ’03, Richele Hansey Messick ’03, Andrew Packingham ’02, Ella Plumbo Packingham ’03, Eliza The position will require the group’s choir coaching at that school. team that accepted a Dawn Marie Isackson, Packingham, Randy Wesley ’00, Anna Grotberg Wesley ’03, Isaac Wesley, Tom Carroll ’03, and Lilly Carroll. 12 Anothony him to provide program- director, music profes- Now retired, Jed is a 2010 R&D 100 Award a Messerli & Kramer (Tony) Byerly ’06 and his wife, Nicole. 13 Scott Pepin ’05 married Jessica Thomes on May 22, 2010. Pictured are: Matthew matic, administrative, sor Dr. Philip Steen. substitute teacher and for 3M’s Cubitron™ II attorney, was elected Coughlin ’05, Tricia Pepin JD ’04, Phillip Suwan ’04, and Melissa Larson Simonson ’05. and budgetary leader- Alumni traveled from track coach at Irondale. Abrasive products. This to the board of direc- ship for the college, California, Florida, See photo, page 29. award honors the 100 tors for the Minnesota including oversight of Washington, D.C., and most technologically Spay Neuter Assistance 1971 curricular development throughout Minnesota significant new prod- Program (MNSNAP) 1993 on August 26, 2010. Ivan market management challenged to write a Award and the and faculty recruitment to attend the reunion. Martha “Marty” ucts of 2010. Dwight on November 16, 2010. Kim Peuse Salitros and joins brother, Xavier, 4. and product innovation short novel of 50,000 President’s Award and evaluation. The group looked over Soderlund Johnson and lives with his wife, Olga, MNSNAP’s mission is husband, Jon, wel- See photo, page 29. at Allianz Life Insurance words over the course for exemplary ser- old concert programs, her husband, Timothy Patrick Costello and eight-year-old to end the suffering comed daughter, Olivia Company of North of 30 days. Aimee has vice and dedication photos, and Liner year- 1996 Johnson ’69, relocated received the Excellence daughter, Eleanor, in and death of homeless Rose, on September 18, America. Jeannee will participated in the chal- to the chiropractic books. They reminisced Valerie Vadnais Wall to Wichita, Kansas, in Agricultural Law Woodbury. animals due to pet over- 2009. manage the develop- lenge twice before but profession by the after having spent Award from the how the choir, under population by providing and husband, Charles, ment and implementa- only completed it once. Minnesota Chiropractic most of their lives in American Agricultural Dr. Steen’s leadership, Sue Nehotte Klappa. high-quality, affordable, Terry Seppala is welcomed daughter, tion of the market man- Neither were English Association. Minnesota. Tim contin- Law Association. twice toured England, assistant professor of and accessible spay the director of food Victoria Marie, on June agement strategies and majors at Hamline, and 2000 ues to work for Home recorded Benjamin physical therapy at St. and neuter services to and beverage at the 25, 2010. Victoria joins programs, which include thank the university 1975 Depot and Martha Britten’s Cantata Catherine University, Minnesota shelters, res- Radisson Hotel and the brother, Richard, age both market strategy for giving them a well- Emily ReLura Rogers is searching for the James DeRose, Jr. Saint Nicholas for returned from a three- cue organizations, and Water Park of America 4. Valerie works as and market research. rounded education, Gilbertson and Andrew perfect position after served as a high school the Musical Heritage week medical mission the low-income commu- in Bloomington, a general dentist for which allowed them to Jeremiah Gilbertson 1999 working for 32 years as band director for 28 Society, and created to Haiti with Physicians nity. Dawn focuses her Minnesota. Chanhassen Family complete this monu- JD ’99 welcomed years. Since 1979, James Dentistry. Aimee Child and Gayle son, Samuel Andrew a vice president for an life-long friendships for Peace. See photo, practice in the areas 1993 mental task. insurance agency and and his wife have among the singers. Dr. page 29. of business litigation, Dixon ’73 (also JD ’78) Maynard, on May 21, Chantell Kadin Knauss 1997 Jake Sundberg for two years with a owned and operated a Steen led the reunion banking and finance, successfully completed 2010. The family lives 1980 (also MAPA ’97) and Jeannee Hoppe- received the 2010 social services organiza- family-oriented fishing group in singing some and real estate law. the National Novel in Kiel, Wisconsin. Roberta Foster Jason Knauss wel- Gordon was named Young Practitioner tion serving mentally and vacation resort, Writing Month competi- Emily also received a Stephenson graduated comed son, Ivan Victor, senior director of Distinguished Service disabled adults. Riverside Resort, in tion in which writers are master of arts degree

30 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 31 in children, youth, and Salvador, where they Know Me Now (Tate educators gathered SWIM, and her poetry- family ministries from have painted two Publishing) in March. there to examine how film production by the Luther Seminary. wall map murals on Jenna is doing book diverse authors are now same name. the school building, signings across the read and studied and to Randy Wesley. See 2009 educated community Midwest. consider the future of photo, page 31. members on basic American literature Loretta Ellsworth MFA Reed Aronow was 2001 hygiene and sanitation, sold her young adult selected from college- 1998 created a clinic board novel, Unforgettable, to Brad Baso was featured age applicants across of directors, trained Kathleen Cassen Walker Books for Young in an August 2010 New the country to rep- clinic staff on health- Mickelson MFA is a Readers. Unforgettable York Times article resent United States related issues, replaced contributing author for is about a boy with a regarding the Food and youth at the U.N. the clinic’s roof and The Best of Every Day perfect memory, who Drug Administration’s Framework Convention 14 15 16 renovated the inside of Poets One (Anthology), is unable to forget. 1983 policy that bans on Climate Change in the clinic, and installed published in December It is scheduled to be Submit your photos and notes to www.hamline.edu/magazine gay men from donating Mexico last December. new smoke-efficient 2010. released in fall 2011. blood. Aronow is noted for ovens in residential liv- 2001 Alison Anderson 14 Elizabeth Kelly Johnson’s MNM ’08 son, Ethan David. 15 Alison AndersonHolland’s MALS ’09 daughter, Maura Anne. Rena Zuidema organizing a 700- ing spaces. Holland MALS and 16 Steven Pope ’09 married Amanda Grimm. Cummings started a mile bike ride around Lisa Higgs MFA will husband, Jeffrey, wel- judicial clerkship with 2005 Minnesota last October have her collection comed daughter, Maura the Honorable Diane R. Scott Pepin married to highlight clean of poetry entitled Anne on November 7, Alshouse JD ’84 in the Jessica Thomes on energy and sustainable Lodestar published by School of Business 2008 School of Law 1987 2000 Finishing Line Press in 2010. She joins sister, 2nd Judicial District. May 22, 2010, in St. agriculture in rural and 1997 Elizabeth Kelly Johnson 1978 Leo I. Brisbois (also BA Chad Larson was small-town Minnesota. March 2011. Evalynn, 2. See photo, Cloud. Alumni Matthew Chantell Kadin Knauss MNM ’08 and her Gayle Dixon (also BA ’84). See photo, elected to be the 2002 In Mexico, he worked page 33. Coughlin ’05, Tricia 2004 MAPA (also BA ’93). husband, Harold, ’73) and Aimee Child page 29. Douglas County Andrew Packingham. with approximately Pepin JD ’04, Phillip Susan Koefod MFA Molly Obsatz MFA See photo, page 29. welcomed son, Ethan BA ’99 successfully Attorney in Alexandria, See photo, page 31. 1,000 youth from more 1998 Suwan ’04, and Melissa published Let Them received her first book David, on February completed the National Minnesota. than 75 countries to 2006 Jodi Proulx and hus- 2003 Larson Simonson ’05 Eat Crêpes: Stories deal for a work she 18, 2010. Ethan is the Novel Writing Month press international lead- band, Mike Thinesen, 2009 Nate Cousins opened served in the wedding. Featuring the French wrote as a student in Taryn Jo Marthaler couple’s first child. See competition in which ers for fair and equi- welcomed son, Andrew Steven Pope married Baseball 365, a retail The couple lives in Pancake, with Lulu. the MFA program. Her Krumwiede MAM and photo, above. writers are challenged table solutions to global James, on January 14, Amanda Grimm on store specializing in Indianapolis, Indiana. com in November picture book, Loon her husband, Ryan, to write a short novel climate problems. started a nonprofit 2010. Andrew joins October 22, 2010 in baseball and softball 2010. The anthology Baby, will be published School of Education of 50,000 words Leah Stang brothers, John, Michael, Minneapolis. Steven is equipment and apparel, includes essays by by Houghton Mifflin called Ella’s Halo over the course of 30 Chamberlain com- 2007 and Tyler. a law clerk in Stearns in Bloomington, Graduate School of Rachel Gabriel and under Molly’s mar- in memory of their days. This was Gayle’s pleted a master of sci- Donna Marie Maier County, and the couple Minnesota. Liberal Studies Erica Rivera, two writ- ried name, Molly Beth daughter, Ella Jo. The first attempt at the 1999 ence degree in educa- Norberg MAT married lives in Saint Paul. 1993 ers who are currently Griffin. nonprofit helps bring competition. Neither Ashley Bennett Ewald tion at Northwestern Bill Norberg on August Andrew Jeremiah Stuart Holland MALS, in the MFA program in small comforts of home were English majors married Jeffery Bennett University, specializing 2010 7, 2010. The couple met Gilbertson and performed in Brazen the Graduate School of to NICUs. at Hamline, and thank on August 14, 2010. in higher education Debra McArthur MFA during the School of Emily ReLura Rogers Theatre’s The Lady in Liberal Studies. the university for giving In attendance were administration and sold her middle-grade David Charles Ladd Education’s MnSTEP Gilbertson BA ’00 Question by Charles them a well-rounded several Hamline alumni, policy. Lea and her 2007 historical novel, A Voice MPA was selected to PhASE Program– welcomed son, Samuel husband also welcomed Busch at the Lowry Lab participate in the 2010– education, which Andrew Maynard, on their spouses, and chil- Michèle Campbell MFA for Kanzas, to Kane/ Physics Accreditation their first child, Autumn, theater in September 2011 policy fellows pro- allowed them to May 21, 2010. The family dren: Tom Carroll, Mara gave six performances Miller Book Publishers. for Science Educators on February 22, 2010. 2010. In October 2010 gram at the University complete this lives in Kiel, Wisconsin. Martinson, Richele of her one-woman show, The book is based on and would like to he performed in 20% of Minnesota’s monumental task. Emily also received a Hansey Messick, Pardon My French, her creative thesis offer special thanks 2006 Theater’s Anon by Kate Humphrey Institute master of arts degree Steven Messick, Ella at the Playwrights’ and is due out in to Professor Andrew 1985 Anthony (Tony) Byerly Robin. of Public Affairs. The in children, youth, and Plumbo Packingham, Center during the spring 2012. Rundquist and the rest Jesse Lykken retired married his wife, Nicole, program offers practical family ministries from and Anna Grotberg 1995 2010 Minnesota Fringe of Cohort II. last June after 24 years in January, 2010. He is 2011 training in public affairs Luther Seminary. Wesley. See photo, Louis Porter II MALS Festival. The show won with the Hennepin currently a firefighter Naomi Kinsman leadership for emerging page 31 received a fellowship to Best of Venue. County Department Cheryl Hanson Hauch at the Mineapolis-St. Downing MFA sold her leaders seeking new attend the September of Community and husband, Scott, 2004 Paul Airport. See photo, 2008 first book, Shadows, to experiences and skills. 2010 international Corrections. He plans welcomed daughter, Jacob Rieke and his page 31. Zondervan. The novel symposium, “American Jen March MFA was to write, teach, and rest. Ella Mae, on September wife, Kylie, joined the 2009 featured on the KFAI will be the first in a Literary History in a two-part series and will 23, 2010. Ella joins Peace Corps in March Jenna Hightshoe program Write On New Key,” in Salzburg, be published under the sister, Emma, 3. 2008. They live in El Steffel published her Radio! She discussed Austria. Writers and name Naomi Kinsman. Palomar village, El first book, You May Not her poetry collection,

32 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 33 coach. He is survived by Jacqueline Fritsche New Providence, New work with the Peace Aquatic League and A in his wife, Dorothy, and Swanson ’48, his daugh- Jersey. He is survived Corps, Peter founded Cappella at Hamline. Memoriam children Michael, Randy, ter, Laurel, and his sons, by his wife, Phyllis; Explorama, a tourist Following gradua- Gregory, Kevin, Bonnie, Paul and Eric. his children, Mark, company that works to tion, Sally received a College of at Hamline and later Kathryn “Kay” than a year overseas She was a member of and Kathleen, 13 Susanne, and Craig; preserve the Amazon master’s degree and 1951 Liberal Arts worked as a business Campbell Ellefson died aboard the aircraft car- Alpha Kappa Delta, Pi grandchildren, and five and four grandchildren. rain forests. He is sur- a doctorate of educa- 1935 administrator for the on February 11, 2010. rier U.S.S. Corregidor. Gamma Mu, and Philo great-grandchildren. Robert “Bob” Stearns vived by his sister, Pat. tion from UCLA. She 1955 university. He is survived She majored in French, He was later trans- Browning. In 2004, Lundsten died on June taught at universities Constance Wiberg Burle Force died William Selisker died by his wife, Ortha; son, Spanish, and education ferred into the Naval she was a member 26, 2010. He majored Donalda “Donny” in Nebraska, Michigan, Lillevik died in July on August 19, 2010. on June 5, 2010. He is John; and daughter, at Hamline. Kay was Cadet Training School of the CLA Reunion in business administra- Vincent Dunn died on California, and Utah, 2010. Burle graduated from survived by his wife, Christine. He is prede- predeceased by her where he served until Committee. Patricia tion and economics at July 6, 2008. Donny with a focus on dance Hamline with bachelor’s Shirley. 1936 ceased by his brother, husband, Nordahl, the end of World War II. also was an active Hamline. Bob played received a nursing kinesiology, condition- degrees in health and Robert Buehring died Theodore Rudberg and her sister, After the war, Ivan went member of First United basketball at Hamline certificate at Hamline’s 1959 ing, teaching methods, physical education and and later became a School of Nursing on June 12, 2008. A vet- ’33 and his sister-in- Lucile Campbell ’42. on to Hamline where Methodist Church, Richard Hanson died and research design. was a member of the member of the Hall of and graduated from eran of the U.S. Army law, Mildred Schaffer he majored in econom- AAUW, and PEO. on May 20, 2010. Dick She is survived by her Margaret Ostendorf men’s golf team. He Fame. He is survived by the University of Air Corps, Bob worked Rudberg ’34. ics and was a member She was preceded in was a lifelong resident stepsons. Hukriede died on is predeceased by his his wife, Anne Bisbee Minnesota with a BS at 3M for 41 years. of the A Cappella death by her husband, of White Bear Lake, Gordon Stanley Wands February 2, 2009. brother Dewey Force Lundsten ’52. in nursing education. 1963 At Hamline, he was Choir, Phi Delta, Alpha George, her sister, Jean Minnesota, and gradu- died on August 25, She was preceded in ’47 and sister-in-law She later pursued a Donald K. Langland an active member of Tau Omega, and the Megarry Eckberg ’39, 1952 ated from Hamline with 2010. After graduating death by her parents; Ardith Schultz Force master’s degree from died on June 25, 2010. Kappa Gamma Chi. He baseball team. He and her brother-in-law, a bachelor’s degree in from Hamline, Gordon her husband, Elmer; ’45. He is survived Margery Borger Keller the University of Donald graduated from is survived by his wife, then moved to Olivia, Carleton Eckberg ’39. economics. He was a became an optometrist and her son, Kenneth. by his wife, Donna; died on September 17, Washington. Donny Hamline with a BA in Florence, and daugh- Minnesota, and opened She is survived by her member of Alpha Sigma in Marshall, Minnesota. Margaret is survived by his children Cheryl, 2010. Margery earned a retired from Henrico economics and served ters, Karen and Linda. a menswear store children Kevin, Karen, Chi and A Cappella He also was a proud her daughters, Joanne Patricia, and Bradley; RN diploma at Hamline. Doctor’s Hospital in as assistant director before joining the and Kristin. Choir and played on 1938 member of the U.S. and Joyce, seven his nephews, She worked as a regis- 1996 after a decade at for the Ramsey County Trojan Seed Company the football team. Dick Robert M. Saunders Armed Forces, having grandchildren, and 10 James “Jim” Allen Roger Force ’72, tered nurse at hospitals the Women’s Pavilion. community correc- as an office manager was a retired captain died on March 3, 2009. served in the army for great-grandchildren. Vandanacker died Alan Force ’73, his in Washington, Idaho, She is preceded in tions department for and, eventually, part from the Army National Robert was a professor three years. He was on July 8, 2010. Jim niece, Virginia Merle and Minnesota, and death by her daughter, 30 years. He also was 1945 owner. He is survived by Guard and a 28-year of electrical and com- honorably discharged earned a BA in econom- Anderson ’77 and Illinois. She worked as Michelle. She sur- a Navy veteran. He is Harriet Solon Segal his children Nancy, Kim, veteran of the White puter engineering at the with the rank of captain ics from Hamline and her husband, David a health and medical vived by her husband, preceded in death by died on September 2, and Van. Bear Volunteer Fire University of California. in 1945. Following retire- was a member of the Anderson ’77. teacher for Urbana High Richard, and sons, Mark his wife, Phyllis, and He is survived by his ment, Gordon and his 2010. Harriet graduated Pearl Dobel Miller track and field team, School and Parkland Department. He also Charles Herman died and Michael-Vincent. his parents, Bert and wife, Elizabeth. wife moved to Naples, from Hamline with a died on July 15, 2010. Alpha Tau Omega, and College in Illinois. She owned the White Bear on June 12, 2010. At Gertrude. Florida, and became BS in medical tech- Pearl graduated from Phi Delta. He served is survived by her hus- John Craig Kromrey Body Shop for 40 years. 1939 Hamline, Charles founding members of nology, and became Hamline with a bach- with the Idaho State band, Roy. died on April 20, 2010. He is preceded in death Douglas A. Malmstrom was a member of A Eleanor Kamb the Lakewood Country a medical technician elor’s degree in sociol- Patrol and retired as a John earned a bache- by his wife, Kittie. died on September 12, Cappella Choir, band, 1954 Hovelsrud died on May Club. He survived by his at Northwestern ogy. She was a member procurement specialist. lor’s degree in business 2010. While at Hamline, and Alpha Sigma Chi. Jerry Marvin Askeroth 1960 23, 2010. Eleanor gradu- wife, Helen, and their Hospital in Minneapolis. of Alpha Rho Delta Jim was predeceased administration and eco- Douglas participated He ran his own business died on March 3, 2010. Mary Strait Smits ated from Hamline children Tim, Shannon, Preceded in death by and was an active as an by his wife, Mary Ruth nomics at Hamline and in men’s swimming and retired as house Jerry was on the men’s died on May 27, 2010. with majors in English, and Patrick. her husband, Sheridan, alumna as a member Craig Vandanacker ’47 was an active member and diving, as well as representative for the basketball team during After graduating from German, and music. she is survived by her of the CLA Alumni and his daughters, Dara of Pi Gamma. Tau Kappa Epsilon. She was amember of 1940 children Jay, Rivian, state of North Dakota. his time at Hamline. Hamline, she taught He later become the Board of Directors. Lynn and Heidi Lee, as 1958 Alpha Rho Delta and Jean Franzenburg Belz Sharn, and Sam, and He survived by his wife, physical education director of U.S. West She is predeceased well as one grandson, John Truso died on Peter Stonewall Jenson in White Bear Lake, A Cappella Choir. died on August 31, 2010. two grandchildren. by her nephew, Howard. He is survived Jean Elizabeth Palmer July 19, 2010 in Aurora, Communications. Herman ’47, son, Paul, died June 20, 2010. He Minnesota. During her Eleanor later earned a Jean began her family Stanley Hanks ’52, by his children, Erica, Colorado. John served Douglas is preceded in 1946 and daughter, Holly, and majored in geology and time at Hamline, Mary master’s degree from at Hamline, which grew and family members, Gail, and Marc; seven in the U.S. Marine death by his first wife, Eugene Matters died three grandchildren. archaeology at Hamline participated in the the University of St. to include eight children. Helen Miller Dickison grandchildren; eight Corp. He went on to Elizabeth, his parents, Thomas. She spent her Jean and her husband, on September 27, 2010. and was a member of Aquatic League and was ’53 and Carroll Dickison great-grandchildren; Donald Swanson died attend the University of Joseph Malmstrom ’35 career as a teacher and Max, were active in He majored in music at the Alpha Phi Omega a charismatic member ’53. She is survived by and two great-great- on September 17, 2010. Minnesota and gradu- and Myrtle Malmstrom guidance counselor their church to the work Hamline and partici- fraternity. He went of Alpha Phi Theta her husband, Merrill grandchildren. After serving in the U.S. ated from Hamline ’35; his niece, Kirsten for Saint Paul Schools of furthering Christian pated in the A Cappella on to earn a master’s sorority. She is sur- Miller ’50, her nephew Armed Forces in the where he majored in Kay Malmstrom, ’94, his and also owned the education and values. Choir. Eugene went 1950 degree and doctor- vived by her husband, Lyle Hanks ’52, and Pacific Theater during business administration aunts Grace Malmstrom Antiques To Go shop on Preceded in death on to become a high William Lloyd Connor ate at the University Theodore. her great-niece, Nancy World War II, Donald and economics. John Hanson ’30 and Hilda Payne Avenue. Eleanor by her husband, Jean school math teacher. He died on June 26, 2010. of Minnesota, and Hanks ’84. earned a bachelor’s worked for Equitable 1961 Iseli Malmstrom ’29; was preceded in death continued her work is predeceased by his Following graduation became curator of degree in economics at Life for 31 years at Sally Sevey Fitt died on and his uncles, Carl by her husband, Donald. with the Cono Christian wife, Elberta. 1949 from Hamline in 1950, geology and archaeol- Hamline. He went on its New York City August 31, 2010. Sally Malmstrom ’36, Homer School in Walker, Patricia Megarry he enlisted in the ogy at the Minnesota Malmstrom ’29, and John W. Rudberg died 1948 to work for Northwest headquarters. He also majored in education Minnesota, as a teacher Petraborg died on July United States Navy. He Science Museum. Peter Bertil Malmstrom ’37. on September 23, Ivan Jacobsen died Airlines for 38 years, served on the board and physical education and counselor. 14, 2010. Patricia earned later settled in Aitkin, also was a volunteer He is survived by his 2008. John majored in on July 14, 2010. Ivan retiring in 1988. He is of The United Way in at Hamline. She was an a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota, where he for two years in the wife, Judy; his children business administration served in the U.S. Navy survived by his wife, Colorado Springs and active member of the sociology from Hamline. was a teacher and Peace Corps from 1963 David, Terra, Peter, in 1943 and spent more in the Lions Club in to 1965. Following his 34 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 35 Jennifer Malmstrom 1970 1991 with a hoop-dancing served on the board of Schirg ’90, and step- Patricia Wuensch Randall Dale Hofbauer troupe throughout directors for Cargill, the daughter Laura; four Cheatham died on died on September 14, Europe, South America, Chicago Board of Trade, grandchildren and September 28, 2009. 2010. Randy received and the United States, and the First National one step-grandson; his She earned a bachelor’s a bachelor’s degree Garnet served as a Bank of Minneapolis. sister, Joni; his brother, degree in history from in biology at Hamline juvenile associate judge Barney also served Duane Malmstrom ’63 Hamline. She is survived and completed a pre- for eight years in the on several boards of and sister-in-law Karen by her husband, Walter, medical degree at the Red Tribal Courts of trustees, including the Forsberg Malmstrom and her cousin, Gregory University of Minnesota. Minnesota. He also Courage Center, the ’63; and his cousins, Reynolds ’71. After a residency as an served as public rela- Nature Conservancy– Jerry Keenan ’59, ER physician at Regions tions officer for the Minnesota Chapter, 1971 Dean Keenan ’86, Hospital in Saint Paul, Cancer Society of Salt the MacPhail Center Linda Malmstrom Jerome Dial died on Randy entered the Air Lake City. for Music, and Hamline, Fistere ’63, and Karen September 10, 2010. Force, where he com- where he served as Jerome graduated from Malmstrom Moore ’58. pleted his military ser- Friends chairman of the board Hamline with a bache- for two years and estab- 1964 vice as a major. Randy Yvonne Burbage died lor’s degree in American went on to become lished an endowment. Robert Bedford died on June 11, 2010. She studies. He also was an an emergency medical In 1998, he received on May 29, 2010. worked in the food active participant within physician. Randy was Hamline’s Edgar M. Robert graduated from service department the theatre depart- preceded in death by Carlson Award. He Hamline with a bache- at Hamline, where she ment. Jerome worked his brother, Mike. He was predeceased by lor’s degree in philoso- fulfilled her passion for 35 years for the is survived by his wife, his parents, Arthur phy and religion, and for cooking. Yvonne is Metropolitan Council Julie Ann Schmidt- and Agnes, and his from Garret Theological survived by her three within the environmen- Hofbauer ’92; his son, first wife of 48 years, Seminary in Evanston, children and four tal services division. Aaron; and his parents, Lois. He is survived by Illinois. Even in retire- grandchildren. Jerome is survived by Dale and Darlene. his wife, Patricia; his ment as a United his sons, Jerrold and Walter “Bill” Mickelson children Sallie, Arthur, Methodist clergyman, Dorian. Jr. died on September School of Education John, and Susan; he continued to be 4, 2010. A Hamline stepchildren Philip, 1974 2003 active in his church as a trustee, Bill gradu- Jane, and Sarah; eight David L. Ready died on Elizabeth Bergdall Strength in Numbers pastoral volunteer and ated from DePauw grandchildren; and four September 10, 2010. (MAEd), died on spiritual care assistant University in 1948. He great-grandchildren. at Walker Methodist David was president September 20, 2010. then returned to his Health Center. of Winery Associate Following her gradu- hometown of New Ulm, Ronald Schulz died Nearly 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and of Sonoma County ation from Bemidji April 26, 2010. 1969 Minnesota, to work for law students; alumni; and from 1982 to 2006 and State University in the New Ulm Journal. Ronald attended 30,000 countless Bradley Kent Stodden a founding partner of 1979, Elizabeth went on After his father’s death, Hamline briefly on a died on June 15, 2010. friends make up the Hamline community—a group Murphy-Goode Winery. to earn a master’s of Bill became president baseball scholarship. Bradley was a gifted He is survived by his education degree from of Mickelson Media. He is survived by his founded on the values of scholarship, diversity, civic student and musician wife, Mary; his chil- Hamline. She dedicated He gave generously to wife, Joan Kruse who won a prestigious responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership. dren, David, Kristen, her life to nurturing chil- Hamline, establishing Schulz ’60, sisters- Great Northern Railway and Adam; and four dren through work as an endowment. He is in-law, Dora Kruse Your contributions to the student experience ensure four-year scholarship grandchildren. a mother and teacher, preceded in death by Hayes-Hambley ’52, to Hamline. He gradu- the strength of these values. 1980 and serving the under- his sisters, Janet and Marg Kruse Corner ’55, ated from Hamline with privileged and disabled. and Maxine Kruse Susan L. Smith Caryl. He is survived a bachelor’s degree in She is survived by her Otis ’58; and brother- Stoneberg died on by his wife, Hazel, and Continue to support Hamline’s students and strengthen English and philosophy. husband, John, and her in-law, Martin George September 20, 2010. his children, Kirsten Following graduation children, Anna, John, Kruse ’61. the student experience. Make a gift to Hamline today. She received a BA in and Thor. he played guitar with Matthew, and Melissa. Leo Kottke and then sociology at Hamline Walter “Barney” Mary Jane Severson Use the enclosed envelope or visit www.hamline.edu/giving. joined a rock band, The and participated on died on November School of Law Saunders died on Thank you for providing students with the lifelong gift of Paisleys, which per- the women’s volleyball December 9, 2010. A 18, 2010. Mary was a 1996 these experiences. formed throughout the and basketball teams. graduate of Harvard payroll assistant at Twin Cities in the 1960s. She went on to serve as Garnet Comegan University, Barney Hamline. She enjoyed Bradley retained a pas- the executive recruiter died on July 18, 2010. served on the European travel, service, and her sion for music and phi- for Executive Search. After earning a bach- Front for three years family and friends. She losophy throughout his Sue is survived by her elor’s degree in public and was discharged as is survived by her hus- life. He was preceded husband, Tim, and her relations at Brigham captain-field artillery. band, Ron; her daugh- in death by his parents, son, Andrew. Young University in He went on to work for ters, Rachael and Jenny; For more information on ways to give visit www.hamline.edu/waystogive or call 800-767-5585. Utah, Garnet obtained her son, Paul; and her Ken and Alda. Cargill, Inc., for 41 years, a JD from Hamline. In retiring as vice presi- parents, Reynold and addition to traveling dent of the board. He Lorraine. 36 Hamline Magazine Spring 2011 37 NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID HAMLINE UNIVERSITY

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Brett Bugielski ’12 , Justis Verdugo, Casey Benford ’13, and Aisha Baker ’13 Give and Take One of Justis Verdugo’s favorite activities is to see how much air he can get, bouncing on the trampoline in Hamline’s gymnastics gym. Justis, age 10, is the son of Hamline baseball coach Jason Verdugo. He is a child with autism. Throughout the week, he is often cared for by three Hamline students—Aisha Baker ’13, Casey Benford ’13, and Brett Bugielski ’12. Jason and his wife, Tanya, train the students on how to work with an autistic child, and they rotate shifts throughout the week. Aside from spending hours with Justis on the trampoline, they swim, climb rock walls, play computer and board games, run around playgrounds, or walk around the area’s many lakes. “Of course we also take down McDonalds from time to time,” admits Bugielski who has been working with Justis for nearly three years. All three students took the position out of their love for kids. “It’s fun to spend time with Justis,” says Benford. “I’m also interested in medicine so learning about autism has been extremely interesting.” They all say Justis has given them more than they could ever give in return. “He’s one of my best friends,” says Bugielski. “He’s incredible.” Web extra: To read more about Justis and his family and Piper friends visit www.hamline.edu/justis.