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SIMPLY THE BEST! Women’s wins NCAA National Championship

SUMMER 2000 www.smumn.edu VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Mary Catherine Fox, Ph.D. ’75

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Bob Conover

EDITOR Donny Nadeau ’85 Phone: 507-457-1634 Fax: 507-457-6967 E-mail: [email protected]

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2 FROM THE EDITOR When the season started, 369 teams had dreams of winning a fastpitch softball national title. Saint Mary’s made that dream come true. 3 LETTERS 4 CAMPUS NOTES & NEWS Brother Ambrose Trusk Scholarship created. … Brother Roderick featured at SMU Gallery. … Students honored at banquet. 6 SPECIAL RECOGNITION Founder’s Day, commencement are good times to recognize several of SMU’s 16 NATIONAL CHAMPS outstanding individuals. The Saint Mary’s University softball team completed its mission under the sun-drenched skies of Salem, Va., on May 19, when 9 A FOND FAREWELL senior second baseman Kateri Eddy fielded a routine ground 2000 graduation ceremonies mark new ball and threw to first to give Saint Mary’s its first-ever NCAA beginnings for seven retiring faculty Division III national championship. members. 12 SMU ON THE WWW New search engine makes web site easier to use, faster. 14 SMU Women’s team wins 2nd MIAC title. … Men’s, women’s teams enjoy best seasons in nearly a decade. 24 ALUMNI NEWS 28 HOMECOMING 2000 McDonough, Walsh, Giammona, Stephenson, Schrofer and Vaickus are honored at SMU’s first homecoming of ABOVE the new millennium. The 2000 NCAA Division III national champion Saint Mary’s University 30 ALUMNI AWARD fastpitch softball team. NOMINATIONS 32 CLASS NOTES ON THE COVER SMU senior Teisha Smith is surrounded by her teammates as she 39 CALENDAR OF EVENTS holds the national championship trophy. (Photo provided by NCAA Photos.)

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From 369 to No.1 Life at Saint Mary’s: National title is one to remember Memories hen the season started, there were not just through her performance on the from the W369 teams playing NCAA Division field, but she’s also our emotional leader,” III fastpitch softball. said Tschida of his senior right-hander, who late ’40s And, thanks to a perfect run through allowed just 14 hits and four earned runs in the post-season, the Saint Mary’s University four national tournament games — includ- he Saint Mary’s Uni- team can proudly say that it is No. 1. ing a complete-game four-hitter in the title- Tversity Magazine, The Cardinals put the icing on a dream clinching victory over Chapman. “She’s a Summer 1999 issue was season on a sunny Sunday afternoon in mid- big-time player and she stepped up when read as usual. The feature May, rolling past Chapman College 5-0 in we needed her to.” story “Looking Back” was the title game of the NCAA Division III Yet, as good as Smith was, she cer- particularly enjoyed. Most Softball Champion- tainly didn’t do it alone — which was evi- of all, I enjoyed reading “A ships in Salem, Va. dent by the fact that the Cardinals landed trip down memory lane” “This is so five players on the 14-player all-tourna- by Donny Nadeau which unreal,” said SMU ment team. In the championship game recalled the diamond senior Teisha against Chapman, freshman Jackie Huegel jubilee article by Dr. Smith, sporting a laced a two-out, two-run first-inning home Michael Flanagan ‘63, grin that stretched run, while sophomore Jennifer Miller done back in 1987. from ear to ear. “I pitched in a two-out, two-run double in How the human brain remember after we SMU’s three-run sixth to ice the victory. can reminisce! Seems like Donny Nadeau ’85 won regionals, I had “This team has been on a mission all certain events cause it. Maybe it was the summer University Editor tears in my eyes and season,” explained Smith. “We did this I just couldn’t together. Every time we needed some- of 1999 issue. Maybe it believe we were body to step up, they did, and that’s what was going to my 50th going to nationals. made this team so tough to beat.” anniversary at Saint Mary’s “Now, we’re the national champions! And made the victory celebration last June. It’s such an incredible feeling, I’m not that much more special. I’m not a graduate of sure it will ever sink in.” “This group of young ladies has an Saint Mary’s. I’m an By now, the realization of what the awful lot to be proud of,” said Tschida. “Ex’49.” But I was there Cardinals have accomplished is sure to “They’ve put in a lot of time and effort to twice and learned to cher- have set in. Or, has it? get to this point — and they deserve ish it. Most of my buddies Sure, it’s been nearly two months everything they’ve earned. graduated in 1948. Two since Smith & Co. rolled through the “They should be proud of their things interfered or I would national tournament with barely a accomplishments — I know I’m proud of most likely have been a four-year graduate of what scratch. But when you sit back and think them.” was then Saint Mary’s Col- about what they accomplished, it may The Cardinals have had nearly two lege. After my freshman never quite sink in. months to savor their incredible feat, but year, I felt rather burned out “National champions.” it’s a safe bet that they’ve done so with from the pressures of a con- The Cardinals have won conference their heads in the clouds and their feet any- densed education and I titles before, but never has a team — any where but firmly planted on the ground. enlisted in the U.S. Navy Saint Mary’s team — gone where this It was a memorable journey, one that just before my 18th birth- team did. They are the best in all of I’m sure everyone involved has played day. The other reason will NCAA Division III. over and over in their minds. come later. SMU coach John Tschida has admit- And one that we’d like to share with Let me explain the ted that he has never coached a team like you. condensed education bit. this year’s. Sure, he’s had better individual So, make sure your seat belts are fas- While a junior at Cretin players, but never a team that worked so tened and your tray tables are in the High School in Saint Paul, well together.They truly were a well-oiled upright and locked position — it’s going an opportunity arose. It machine. to be a wild ride. And Smith was at the controls. A national-championship ride. (continued on page 39) “Teisha has been our leader all season, Enjoy. ≠

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has allowed me to affirm and re- and with fidelity to His Church.” In articulate my teaching goals to my short history of formal education engage students in the process you (over the last decade) I have come emphasized—to think and to love. I across other students who arrived at continue to be grateful for the edu- the same place and time as I did. cation I received at Saint Mary’s and These were dedicated students of I look forward to using my past (and biology, chemistry, physics and liter- present) educational experiences to ature at their institutions of higher develop knowledge in others. learning, but they often seemed to Thank you for your ongoing lag behind in spiritual development. commitment to superior liberal I can honestly say that Saint Mary’s arts education. Ex Corde Ecclesiae prepared me remarkably for my Suzanne Bergfalk ’88 chosen career. I continue to discover is delightful piece Las Vegas, Nev. ways in which to learn and to share in my Catholic foundation with recently received your “A Reflec- read your recent reflection on other professionals (and patients). I tion on Ex Corde Ecclesiae” in I Ex Corde Ecclesiae and it hope to be able to give back to the mail and I read the entire docu- I brought back clear, pleasant mem- young people what so many of you ment with great interest and enthu- ories of my recent education in gave to me during college. siasm. The Ex Corde Ecclesiae shows Winona. Since then, I have that the continues become a bit of a “professional” Joseph P. McCormick, M.D. ’93 to create deep controversy even student, spending four years in Denver, Colo. after hundreds of years of theology, at the Medical College scholarship, and debate. Though I of followed by my am not a Catholic, I greatly admire have just finished reading your assigned “match” in Denver to those who have deep religious faith I document entitled “A Reflec- pursue orthopedic surgery as a and practice those beliefs actively tion on Ex Corde Ecclesiae.” First, I specialty. and joyously. want to thank you for sending it to I just felt like I had to write to The purpose of my letter is to me, and second, I want to compli- thank you for the teaching, guid- praise your delightfully enthusiastic ment you on dealing so incisively ance and support I received at and simple response to Ex Corde and honestly with a matter that Saint Mary’s. I have to admit, Tony Ecclesiae in light of Saint Mary’s many would not dare to Piscitiello had a lot to do with my ongoing mission of excellent educa- with a 10-foot pole. enrollment at SMC (U?), as did the tion. I am referring to the closing Your analysis of the problem Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship, section of the document where you faced by Catholic colleges and uni- point out that “We [at Saint Mary’s] but my experience there from 1989-1993 was blessed by many versities world-wide, as well as do not educate our students with your conclusions, based on full ‘labels’. Rather, we educate our stu- wonderful professors and mentors. I will never forget my time in support of church doctrine and an dents ‘to think’ and ‘to love’ in unfailing faith in our Lord Jesus communion with the Good News of Winona. Christ, were well thought out. In Jesus Christ and with fidelity to His Every single day, whether I addition, they were presented in a Church.” “To think and to love” interact with patients or staff or way that both sides in the contro- struck me as particularly important even physicians, I think that I am a and valuable goals in education better doctor due to my Catholic versy, as well as the church as a which I wholeheartedly agree with. education background. I believe I whole, should be able to accept As a graduate of Saint Mary’s, I can have a lot of people to thank for without rancor or further debate. say that the instructors at the uni- that, including my parents, broth- Congratulations on a job versity successfully instilled in me ers, and friends, but I would truly exceedingly well done. You are the lifelong desire to think and to be remiss to not mention the blessed and kept in His loving love. I bring that desire to my work staff/administrators at Saint Mary’s. arms, or you could not have done as an educator at the University of As you mentioned in your it so well. Nevada, Las Vegas, where I am a reflection, “we educate students ‘to doctoral student and graduate think’ and ‘to love’ in communion Howard M. Winholtz teaching assistant. Your document with the Good News of Jesus Christ Rochester, Minn.

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News at a glance Here’s a quick look at recent campus news — from new scholarships to Br. Bob Smith’s appointment as director of SMU’s Kenya program

GIFT ENDOWS NEW NEW SCHOLARSHIP CREATED NOTED EDUCATION SPEAKER BROTHER AMBROSE TRUSK FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI PARKER PALMER CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP INSPIRES TEACHERS Saint Mary’s University has created A gift of $50,000 from Jim and Mar- a new scholarship for children of Parker Palmer, an inspirational writer lene Fugere of Boulder, Colo., has alumni called the Children of and advisor on the vocation of teach- endowed the new Brother Ambrose Alumni Scholarship. The award is ing, spoke to Saint Mary’s teachers, Trusk Chemistry Scholarship. The valued at $1,000 and is renewable students and the scholarship honors Brother annually. Winona com- Ambrose, a 1943 Saint Mary’s alum- The first awards will be for stu- munity in the nus who returned to teach chemistry dents entering in fall, 2001.Applicants Saint Mary’s at SMU and chair the department for must be children of Winona Campus gym on April 10. almost 20 years. FOR MORE, GO TO: bachelor of arts graduates and must Palmer dis- meet certain academic criteria. cussed “Educa- For more information, contact tion, Conflict Suzanne Deranek, scholarship coor- and Commu- dinator, at 507-457-1700. FOR MORE, Parker Palmer nity: Renewing GO TO: a Commitment to our Common Life.” The fol-

Photos by Brother Roderick featured at SMU Gallery

he work of 11 Winona photographers Twas on display June 15-July 31 in the SMU Gallery. The exhibit, “Single Site/ Multiple Views,” was highlighted by the hybrid photo-digital work of J. Roderick Robertson, FSC. Brother Roderick, chair of the art and design department and a 1963 SMU graduate, is celebrating his 25th year of teaching at Saint Mary’s. Using computer technology, his work combines “stolen” images from old family snapshots and Winona-area postcards into beautiful and striking new images, which are then printed on an ink-jet printer. The work of 10 other area photographers was also featured, including Jim Bambenek ’67 and former SMU teachers Wade Britzius and Kathy Greden.

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lowing day he held a series of work- TOP STUDENTS NAMED AT ASH RECEIVES HONORARY shops with SMU teachers and educa- SENIOR HONORS BANQUET DEGREE AT CONVOCATION tion graduate students. Palmer is the author of many The cream of Saint Mary’s crop of Robert Ash was books, including “The Courage to graduating seniors was honored April the guest of Teach: Exploring the Inner Land- 26 at the annual Senior Honors Ban- honor April 14 scape of a Teacher's Life” (1997). He quet, beginning with a reception and at the third con- has developed a national reputation followed by dinner and awards. vocation hosted as a lecturer and writer on educa- Seniors received awards in 17 cate- by the Hen- tional issues, and as the facilitator of gories, and Vice President for Acade- drickson Insti- retreats for teachers to recharge mic Affairs Dr. Jeffrey Highland tute for Ethical their professional and spiritual bat- listed members of honor societies and Leadership. teries. FOR MORE, GO TO: those seniors who received graduate Ash, of Boston, Robert Ash and professional school acceptances, Mass., is chief grants and fellowships. Dr. Highland executive offi- also noted students headed for volun- cer of Fleet teer positions following commence- Investment Management, chair of SMITH NAMED TO HEAD ment. The evening was hosted by Fleet Enterprises, Inc. and chair of CTIE PROGRAM IN KENYA Sarah Bayer and Corey Sievers, the FIS Securities, Inc. He was presented Outstanding Seniors for 1999-2000. with an honorary doctorate in Ethi- Brother Robert Smith, FSC, Ph.D., FOR MORE, GO TO: cal Leadership, and he spoke to the has been appointed director of the Saint Mary’s University community Saint Mary’s University Christ the and the public on the topic, “A Bird Teacher Institute for Education in on the Shoulder: An Ethics Solu- Nairobi, Kenya. With the appoint- tion.” FOR MORE, GO TO: ment, Smith also becomes an associ- ate dean in the SMU School of Education. Brother President Louis International food, fashion DeThomasis said that “on and talent show is a big hit behalf of all of us at Saint he second annual International Dinner, spon- Tsored by the SMU International Student Orga- Mary’s Univer- Brother Robert Smith, nization, was held March 18 in the Toner Student sity, we congrat- FSC, Ph.D. ulate Brother Center. The buffet meal featured cuisines from Robert and around the world, from such countries as Mexico, wish him well as he serves the future Germany, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. Several musi- educational needs of the African cal demonstrations were performed, including a “tai continent.” Brother Louis made the kwon do” demonstration, and a Japanese dance. appointment — effective August 1 After the show, student fashion-show models came until July 31, 2002 — upon the unan- into the audience to meet guests and take pictures. imous recommendation of the board The purpose of the annual dinner is ‘to promote of trustees of CTIE. diversity and to share the cul- FOR MORE, GO TO: tures of the international stu- dents with the other students and members of the Winona community,’ accord- ing to Nick Richmond, activ- ities director at the Center for International Students. There were about 75 international students at SMU last year.

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Outstanding individuals honored at Founder’s Day and commencement Meissner, Pellegrini, Meagher lauded for dedication, excellence

he Saint Mary’s University again from mentally disabled people in TFounder’s Day ceremonies — 1979-present. Winona), and active in University the annual celebration of the found- He also worked Ministry’s mission trips, confirmation ing of the university in 1912 by with Southeast- retreats for local parishes, Lasallian Patrick ern Minnesota Collegians, Habitat for Humanity R. Heffron — and - and St. Anne Hospice. were high- area students. Other finalists for the outstand- lighted by the Ken was cited ing female senior were Allison presentation of for his dedica- Loecke, New Lenox, Ill.; Sara special honors tion to Saint Ken Pellegrini Schachtner, Somerset,Wis.; Stacey Jo given to a long- Mary’s, and for Skala, Owatonna, Minn.; and Teisha time teacher in his personal Smith, Elma, . the graduate attention to the welfare of students Other finalists for the outstand- programs, the before, during and after their college ing male senior were Rodney Brickl, Anne Meissner, Ph.D. associate dean years. Sauk City,Wis.;Anthony Holter, Red of admission, The Outstanding Female Senior Wing, Minn.; Matthew Palkert, Frid- and outstanding Award was given to Sarah Bayer of ley, Minn.; and Anthony Piscitiello, male and female senior students. Appleton, Wis. The daughter of Winona, Minn. Anne Meissner, Ph.D., received David and Mary Ann Bayer, Sarah an honorary Doctor of Education in was a biology major with a wide Leadership degree in recognition of range of interests. She was an excel- her distinguished career as a profes- lent student who was active in Habi- sional counselor and psychologist, tat for Humanity, Lasallian and her work since 1979 with the Collegians, Biology Club, Women of Counseling and Psychological Ser- SMU, Percussion Ensemble, Liturgi- vices and Human Development cal Choir, University Ministry mis- graduate programs at the SMU Twin sion trips and retreats, and the Cities Campus. Meissner earned a Biology Honor Society. She also Sarah Bayer Corey Sievers Ph.D. in Counseling from the Uni- served as a residence hall advisor. versity of Wisconsin in 1965. She is a The Outstanding Male Senior Licensed Consulting Psychologist, Award was given to Corey Sievers of and founded the Gestalt Institute of Woodbury, Minn. The son of Rich the Twin Cities in 1983. She was and Diane Sievers, Corey was a director of the Institute until 1991. Dean’s List pre-med biology major. Ken Pellegrini, associate dean He was a member of the Biology for admission, received the Bishop Honor Society and the biology, Heffron Award for long and merito- physics and chemistry clubs, vice rious service to the university. Pelle- president of the senior class, and co- grini, a 1972 Saint Mary’s graduate, chair of the Lasallian Honors Coun- recruited students from the greater cil. He was coordinator of Twin Cities area from 1972-77, and BUDDIES (working with develop-

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pany, a major distributor of heavy equipment for the construction industry. Since then, he has served as the chair of the board of Howell. In 1981, Meagher was co-founder of Zim- mer/Howell Engineering, Ltd., a diversified engi- neering and consulting firm. In 1994, Meagher retired as chair, president, and chief executive officer of Continental Air Trans- port and Gray Line Sight- seeing Company to serve as a director at Trans World Airlines. He served as chair of the board from A special Mass and reception in honor of Thomas F. Meagher ’53 was held May 7 in Oak Brook, Ill. Shown are 1995-1997. Meagher con- Father Michael Boland, administrator for Catholic Charities of Chicago, Brother President Louis DeThomasis, Tom tinued his service on the and Mona Meagher, and Father John Smyth, executive director of Maryville Academy. Meagher was awarded an boards of numerous other honorary Doctorate in Ethical Leadership at Saint Mary’s commencement ceremony the following weekend. business concerns, includ- ing UNR Industries, Lakeside Bank, Grey- tions were offered by this year’s out- hound Lines, Fairfield Savings and Tom Meagher ’53 standing male and female seniors, Loan, and Mercy Hospital and Med- Corey Sievers of Woodbury, Minn. ical Center. He also is the chair and honored at SMU and Sarah Bayer of Appleton, Wis. principal stockholder of Professional Later in the day, the Winona Golf Cars of Florida. Campus graduate program ceremony commencement Meagher served many years as a had 81 candidates from on-campus master degree programs, as well as member of Saint Mary’s Board of 467 candidates from the Master of Trustees and is a trustee emeritus. highlight of the 75th Saint Education in Teaching and Learning Meagher established the Lieutenant A Mary’s University commence- program. Student reflections were Thomas F. Meagher, C.P.D. Scholar- ment ceremony May 13 was the con- given by Lisa Ann Risch of the M.Ed. ship, an award named for Tom’s ferral of an honorary degree on in Teaching and Learning program, father that benefits the children of Thomas F. Meagher. Brother Presi- and John Chuchman of the M.A. in police officers and civil servants. dent Louis DeThomasis presented Pastoral Ministries program. Meagher has also served on the Meagher, a 1953 SMU alumnus, with Another 48 students graduated boards of DePaul and Loyola univer- an honorary Doctorate in Ethical from two Saint Mary’s programs sities, and he has been a member of Leadership in honor of his service to based in Nairobi, Kenya; ceremonies the board at Maryville Academy. He his community and to his alma mater. for the Twin Cities-based programs has served on the boards of Catholic Commencement activities began are held three times a year. Charities, the Edward Lowe Founda- with the Baccalaureate Mass Saturday Thomas Meagher has lived a visi- tion, Special Children’s Charities, and morning in the SMU gym. Most Rev- ble and influential life as a citizen of the Right to Life Committee, erend Bernard J. Harrington, Bishop Chicago. Midway through a long and the Boy Scouts of America, the Illi- of the Diocese of Winona, presided. distinguished career with Chicago’s nois State Toll Highway Authority, The Winona Campus under- Continental Air Transport Co., in 1970 and the Governor’s Advisory Com- graduate ceremony followed Mass. Meagher was appointed the first pres- mittee on Tourism. Students eligible for diplomas ident and chief executive officer of the included 279 bachelor degree candi- Chicago Convention and Tourism FOR THE COMPLETE TEXT OF dates. After receiving the honorary Bureau. In 1980, Meagher, along with MEAGHER’S ADDRESS, GO TO: degree, Meagher gave the com- a small group of investors, purchased mencement address. Student reflec- Howell Tractor and Equipment Com-

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Luncheon series features reflections and perspectives from retired Christian Brothers uring late March and April, fac- ing and Learning and Mission upon what the university has Dulty and staff were invited to Enhancement. become. explore Saint Mary’s Christian Four retired Christian Brother The luncheons also provided a Brother heritage and focus on its faculty members spoke about their chance to reminisce about recent col- Lasallian future at weekly luncheons lives as Brothers, the way Saint leagues, especially Dr. Arthur Flod- sponsored by the Center for Teach- Mary’s was, and their reflections strom ’64, who died on April 8 of last year. Another topic was the concept of shared mission, which expresses the relationship between and among the Brothers and lay colleagues. Speakers included Brother George Pahl, Ph.D. ’36, biology teacher and past president of the uni- versity; Brother Laurence Walther ’44, music teacher; Brother Richard Gerlach ’35, history teacher; and Br. Raphael Erler Br. Richard Gerlach Br. George Pahl Br. Laurence Walther Brother Raphael Erler, Ph.D. ’38, English teacher. ≠

Alums return to share career advice with students

n April 6, students were invited to Omeet Saint Mary’s alumni, listen to their career stories, and mingle during a reception in the Toner Student Center on the Winona Campus. Alums volunteering for “Meet the Pros” pictured left to right, front row are: Judge Arthur Boylan ’71 (law/political science, U.S. Magistrate Judge); Dr. Stacey Mounce ’85 (dentistry, Down- town Dental of Winona); Robert Meixner ’66 (education, Asst. Supt., Macomb school district); Roger Laven ’54 (public relations, Roger Laven and Associates). Back row: Ryan Tanke ‘96 (sports marketing, Minnesota Timberwolves); Gary Wieczorek ’73 (pub- lic safety/administration, Village of Chenequa); Tom Callen ’70 (sales/marketing, Callen Construction, Inc.); Joe Phillips ’80 (account- ing/computer science, Andersen Consulting) and Rich Reedy ’76 (entre- preneurship, Seven Continents Sports). The event was arranged by Lynn Johnson, director of career services and internships, and Rebecca Satka ’75, assistant vice president for alumni relations. For more information on alumni volunteering activities, check out the SMU web site alumni section (www.smumn.edu/alumni), or contact Johnson at 507-457-1447, or Satka at 507-457-1618.

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A fond farewell to Saint Mary’s ‘institutions’ 2000 graduation ceremonies mark new beginnings for seven retiring faculty and staff

hange. Terrace Heights campus. years — the last 14 of which she C According to Webster’s Colle- Father Time and the dreaded — spent in the business office. “It’s giate Dictionary, change is defined in or anticipated — “r-word” have ironic that every year, the graduating many ways, including “to make dif- finally caught up with SMU’s “Mag- seniors always seem so eager to leave ferent in some particular fashion; to nificent Seven.” SMU and join the real world. Now I undergo a modification … .” There will be no more Intro to guess it’s time for me to share that At Saint Mary’s University, Literature courses taught by Dr. same experience.” change has come in all shapes and Costello, no more Orest Ochry- After so many years as members sizes over the last 30-plus years. mowycz-led Greats of World Litera- of the Saint Mary’s community — the New dormitories … new class- ture classes. No more summers of seven retirees have a combined 171- rooms … new office spaces … new Jane Ochrymowycz holding College 1/2 years (plus Costello’s and Orest athletic facilities … new technology Bound sessions; no more afternoons Ochrymowycz’s years as students) of … new parking lots … new presi- out on the river with one of Rory service to Saint Mary’s — life just dents … . Vose’s environmental biology won’t be the same around here. Change, change, change. “Looking back over three Yet, while the school has had a decades here at Saint virtual face-lift over the last Mary’s, there 30 years — the latest are so “tuck” being a “It’s ironic that every year,the graduating seniors new $4.5 mil- lion resi- always seem so eager to leave SMU and join the real world. dence hall scheduled to be com- Now I guess it’s time for me to share that same experience.” pleted by sum- mer, 2001 — there — Rose Kowles has always been one ele- ment of Saint Mary’s that has with- ROSE KOWLES stood the test of time. classes; no Make that seven elements. more trips to view YEARS AT SAINT MARY’S: 27 Through all the additions and Chicago architecture DEPARTMENT: Business office subtractions, the ins with the new and with Dan O’Neill; and (accounts receivable) outs with the old, Pat Costello, Dan no more “crunching PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: O’Neill, Orest Ochrymowycz, Rob of the numbers” with Gardening and antique business. Situmeang, Jane Ochrymowycz, Rob Situmeang. Rory Vose and Rose Kowles have In fact, like this been SMU’s stabilizing forces — its year’s seniors, it’s time for these many pleasant things that come to links to the past 30-plus years. seven, dedicated individuals to leave mind,” said Vose, a member of the Its unofficial historians. Saint Mary’s and enter the “real biology and resource analysis depart- Until now. world.” ments for the last 31-1/2 years. “One When this year’s graduating “I will always reflect fondly on of the most enjoyable aspects of my seniors received their diplomas at having been a part of such a dedi- job has been keeping in touch with commencement exercises in mid- cated staff, both amongst my col- some of the many students I have May, they weren’t the only ones leagues and the students,” said Rose had in class over the years.” leaving the friendly confines of the Kowles, who is leaving SMU after 27 There was little time for remi-

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niscing, how- — including No. 1 in single-season ever, for Vose, scoring average and No. 4 in career whose work at points) and 39 years making a name Saint Mary’s DR. PAT COSTELLO ’54 for himself as one of the most pas- also included YEARS AT SAINT MARY’S: 39 sionate teachers of literature the spending time DEPARTMENT: English school has ever seen. “What has capturing and PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: Read, spend delighted me most has been talking radio-tracking more time in the weight room, write with serious students about the great deer, turkeys, long (probably unanswered) letters to books we have read together. Occa- swans and Harold Bloom, author of the best-selling Shakespeare: sionally I will receive a card from an geese, studying The Invention of the Human, and watch coach Bob ex-student who wasn’t so wonderful, river vegetation Biebel bring the SMU men’s basketball team to the top but who just saw a production of a from the of the MIAC. Shakespeare play and enjoyed it ground and the more for having read it in class. That, air, and wandering too, is heartwarming.” around much of Puerto Rico and Fond memories are the norm Whether it was the serious stu- Alaska. with these seven. dent, as Costello called them, who “I have been involved in so And when you’ve been around just wanted to talk, or the not-so- many things that have gone way as long as they have, there are plenty serious student whose card was a beyond the classroom,” Vose said. to go around. way of saying “thanks,” these seven “But the friendships and the individuals have touched the many outstanding lives of so many people I’ve over the come “We now have great physical facilities,programs and years. departments that simply did not exist ‘back then.’ Our students’needs are met much more fully. in Saint Mary’s has been a wonderful place,and I will miss it.” contact with at Saint — Dr.Orest Ochrymowycz Mary’s is something I will most cherish. Having the oppor- DR. OREST tunity to work with Brother Charles “One of the most outstand- OCHRYMOWYCZ ’57 Severin, the founder of the biology ing features of Saint Mary’s YEARS AT SAINT department and a true mentor, is one through the years has been the MARY’S: 38 of my fondest memories. My time friendliness of everyone on DEPARTMENT: Modern with him, especially our walks in the campus — administration, fac- languages fields, forests and marshes of the ulty, staff, and especially, the PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: Fish, hunt, area, will always be fondly remem- student body,” said Costello, the garden, read, play with his bered.” elder states- granddaughter. men of the group, hav- ing spent four And vice-versa. RORY VOSE years making a “I cherish all the student contacts YEARS AT SAINT MARY’S: 311/2 name for himself I have made. I feel so enriched DEPARTMENT: Science on the basketball because I have learned so much from PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: Writing, court as a student working with the students,” said Jane drawing, painting and photography, (he’s among the Ochrymowycz, who is leaving SMU while spending more time with his school’s top five after 20-plus years, the majority in the wife — “something that has been partly neglected all-time in five academic support services depart- over the last several decades.” individual and five ment.“The students have always chal- career categories lenged me to broaden my horizons,

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“These 16 years have really reinforced my belief that we are all the same creation of God, and and that each of us receives the same blessing.” for that I will always — Dr.Rob Situmeang be grateful.” From his office on the third floor DR. ROB SITUMEANG of Mary’s Hall, Orest Ochrymowycz years,” said O’Neill, who YEARS AT has seen a lot in his 38 years. And helped spearhead a number SAINT MARY’S: 16 while the new millennium certainly of different projects during DEPARTMENT: Mathematics brings with it a look to Saint Mary’s his 29 years at Saint Mary’s, and Statistics far different from that of 1962, including the highly popular PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: Ochrymowycz admits that change International Series. “But I Move to Orlando, Fla., then travel around am also happy to the world as much as possible. have the luxury of being able to retire DR. DAN O’NEILL early. Now I’m able to pursue “I have been truly blessed and YEARS AT some of my other interests.” have received more blessings than I SAINT MARY’S: 29 “This has been the best deserve in my time here at Saint DEPARTMENT: History part of my life,” said Mary’s.” PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: Situmeang, the “youngster” Yet,as blessed as Situmeang feels Reading, travel, theatre, among the retirees, having for having had the opportunity to cultural events and gardening. worked at Saint Mary’s “just” work at Saint Mary’s, Saint Mary’s is 16 years. “Working with the doubly blessed to have had the honor faculty, staff and students has of his presence, and the presence of been a wonderful experience. the others, over the last three decades. has certainly been for the better. There have been some bumps here When the new students arrive in “Saint Mary’s has changed a and there, but they have been negligi- late August, there will be new profes- great deal since I joined the faculty ble as compared with the beauty of sors teaching in literature, biology, in 1962,” he said.“We now have great life in this community. These 16 years mathematics … . Pat Costello, Dan physical facilities, programs and have really helped reinforce my belief O’Neill, Orest Ochrymowycz, Rob departments that simply did not exist that we are all the same creation of Situmeang, Jane Ochrymowycz, Rory ‘back then.’ All of this is for the good, God, and that each of us may receive Vose and Rose Kowles will be gone — since our students’ needs are met the same blessing. but they certainly won’t be forgotten. much more fully. ≠ “There is no doubt our faculty now is much stronger academically than it was when I started, and finan- cially, well, ‘back then,’ they flipped a JANE OCHRYMOWYCZ nickel four times before they spent it. YEARS AT “Saint Mary’s has been a won- SAINT MARY’S: 20 derful place, and I will miss it.” DEPARTMENT: Academic It’s not easy to say goodbye to Support Services something that has been so much a PLANS FOR RETIREMENT: part of your life. But knowing that you Enjoy her first granddaughter, travel, have made a difference makes it that continue to do volunteer work, visit much easier. family in , spend more time “I had a wonderful opportunity to reading and enjoying the outdoors. teach at Saint Mary’s for so many

SUMMER 2000 11 SMU on the WWW

Looking for something? Search engine in high gear Finding things on SMU web site is easier than ever

isitors to the SMU web site V(http://www.smumn.edu) over the past few months have been greeted by a small addition at the top of their screen – Search SMU. This simple change to our web site is quite possibly the largest sin- gle improve- ment made to Fig. 1 date. To illus- trate how the SMU Search A. Eric Heukeshoven Engine works, Web Site Manager let’s find out who won the Bishop Heffron award at the 2000 Founder’s Day convocation. If you’ve ever used a web-based search engine, then you probably already know how this works. First, let’s type “Heffron award” into the search box (fig. 1). (You can click on the “Seek” button or just press return on your keyboard to send your request.) The search engine will look at every file in our web site (over 3100 pages at last count!) and return the results ranked by rele- Fig. 2 vancy. The top suggestion turns out to be a press release about Founder’s a link to Ken’s photo. We click on the find directory information on all Day (fig. 2). Looks promising … let’s link and there he is (fig. 5)! (Inciden- SMU faculty and staff (fig. 7). (This click on that link. (Hmm, I also see a tally, thanks to digital photography, directory is updated once a day.) story about the Heffron Ghost— Ken’s picture, as well as all of the And the Alumni email directory con- maybe I’ll come back to that later.) other award recipients were posted tinues to grow. Click on the Alumni The press release page comes up on the SMU web site the day of the button and start tracking down your and there in the fourth paragraph we event.) The SMU search engine is former classmates (fig. 8). see that Ken Pellegrini ’72, from the constantly updated and if you’re a If your search for information admissions office, was this year’s power user, the advanced search set- on smumn.edu doesn’t find what you recipient of the Bishop Heffron tings allow you to customize your are looking for, you can always e- Award (fig. 3). Gee, I haven’t seen search criteria (fig. 6). mail me ([email protected].) Ken in years, I wonder if there’s a pic- There are two other special If the information is on our web site, ture of him on the web site? Let’s databases which can be searched via we want you to be able to find it type in “Ken Pellegrini” and see what the SMU web site. Click on the Fac- quickly and easily. ≠ pops up (fig. 4). The top suggestion is ulty/Staff button on our main page to

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SUMMER 2000 13 Sports News

Saint Mary’s sports roundup Cardinal women skaters pick up second straight conference crown; men’s, women’s basketball enjoy best seasons in nearly a decade MEN’S HOCKEY streaks, but a late-season gren, Mindy Westergren, closed out his collegiate seven-game slide — its Julie Luttrell and Missie career with 1,232 points, OVERALL: 9-14-2 longest since the 1985-86 Meemken, earned a share putting him 11th all-time CONFERENCE: 4-11-1 season — knocked the of its second straight con- in SMU history. … SMU’s BRIEFLY: Senior Kevin Cardinals out of the play- ference title. … The Cardi- 11 wins were the most Mackey was named first- offs for the third straight nals since a 13-11 season in team All-MIAC. … season. … SMU was 9-0-0 were 1986-87 and gave the Car- Mackey, Ryan Stinson when leading after two elimi- dinals their best confer- and Denny O’Connor fin- periods, but 0-14-2 when nated in ence finish since that ished tied for the team tied or trailing after two. the first same 1986-87 season. scoring lead with 22 ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ round ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ points. Mackey had a sports/m_hockey/ of the sports/m_basketball/ team- MIAC playoffs by Gus- high 14 WOMEN’S tavus. … Missy Wester- WOMEN’S goals, HOCKEY gren finished as the team’s BASKETBALL while leader in goals (22), assists O’Con- OVERALL: 18-6-3 (23) and points (45). … OVERALL: 12-13 nor led CONFERENCE: 10-1-1 Four of the Cardinals’ six CONFERENCE: 12-10 the team with 19 assists. BRIEFLY: SMU, led by all- losses came against BRIEFLY: Junior Jenny … SMU had a pair of conference performers NCAA Division I oppo- Long was named first- three-game winning Mo Hayes, Missy Wester- nents. … SMU was 16-0-0 team All-MIAC for the when leading after two second straight year, while periods, but 0-4-0 when freshman Jenny Gilles was trailing after two. named to the league’s All- ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ First Year sports/w_hockey/ Team. … The Cardi- MEN’S nals’ 12 wins is the BASKETBALL most since OVERALL: 11-13 they went 12-13 in 1993- CONFERENCE: 11-9 94. Their 12 MIAC wins BRIEFLY: Senior Ryan are the most since 1987- Rankin was named first- 88, when the Cardinals team All-MIAC, while went 14-8. … SMU put junior Jason Boll was together its first four- named to game winning streak since the 1993-94. … The Cardinals MIAC’s closed out their season All-Defen- winning eight of their last sive Team 11 games. and fresh- ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ man Nick Michaels was sports/w_basketball/ selected to the All-First Ryan Rankin (54) earned All-MIAC honors for the second straight year Year Team. … Rankin after leading the Cardinals in scoring and rebounding in 1999-2000.

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bles (10), triples, total perfect 7-0 record through bases (71). … Joe Duda the post-season, capped led the team with 8 HRs, off with a 5-0 victory over while Cory Kanz had a Chapman in the national- team-leading title game. … Jill Hocking 1.70 ERA was named to the and Rob Louisville Slugger/ NFCA Danneker All-American First Team, and Eric Angie Wright was named Williamson to the second team. … finished with team-leading Hocking, Wright and Jen- 4-2 records. … Eight of nifer Meyer SMU’s 15 losses were by were one run. … The Cardinals selected Coach Kim Fierke helped guide the women’s basketball team were 15-3 when leading First-Team to its best MIAC finish in 10 years. after five innings. All-Midwest ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ Region, with SWIMMING & on.” … Caleb Grace and sports// Teisha Smith and Jackie DIVING Garrick Holey were the Huegel earned second- men’s leading skiers all TENNIS team honors. … The Car- CONFERENCE: Men 7th, season, dinals closed out their Women 10th while CONFERENCE: Men 0-9, season winning 16 straight BRIEFLY: SMU men Amy Women 3-7 and 27 of their last 28. posted season-best times Henjum OVERALL: Men 2-14, ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ in all 13 events at the was the Women 7-11 sports/softball/ MIAC Championships. … women’s top performer. BRIEFLY: Freshman Geoff Cardinal men set nine ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ Granseth was the Cardi- TRACK AND FIELD school records — led by sports/nordic_skiing/ nal men’s top player, fin- Shawn McCarthy’s two ishing 7-12 at No. 1 singles INDOOR CONFERENCE: BASEBALL and 6-12 at No. 1 doubles, Men 11th, women 11th CONFERENCE: 9-11 where he OUTDOOR CONFERENCE: OVERALL: 19-15 teamed with Men 11th, women 11th individual and five relay BRIEFLY: Junior Scott Mor- Brad Reichu- BRIEFLY: Ryan Bickler records — at conference rison was named first-team ber. … Fresh- earned all-conference meet. … SMU women All-MIAC. … Morrison man Christina honors with his second- eclipsed their season-best finished as the Cardinals’ Tobin led the place finish in the 3,000 times in over 80 percent team-leader in batting way for the SMU women, (8:51.01) and broke of their swims at the con- average (.429), runs (33), posting a 10-6 mark while school ference meet. … SMU hits (48), RBIs (37), dou- playing at No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 records in men beat Hamline and singles. … Beth Carroll both the UW-River Falls for first- also finished above .500, 3,000 and ever two-win season. finishing 9-7 while playing 1,500 ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ at No. 5 and No. 6 singles. (4:01.97) at the MIAC sports/swimming/ ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ Indoor Championships. … sports/tennis/ Overall, the Cardinals NORDIC SKIING broke seven records dur- ing the indoor season. … CONFERENCE: Men 4th, FASTPITCH Bickler also led the way Women 3rd SOFTBALL for the Cardinals during REGIONAL: Men 8th, the outdoor season, Women 6th CONFERENCE: 20-2 breaking the school BRIEFLY: SMU hosted OVERALL: 40-6 (National record in the 5,000 with a first-ever MIAC Champi- Champions) time of 14:58.49 — one of onships and turned in Senior pitcher Rob Danneker led BRIEFLY: The Cardinals 12 outdoor school marks what coach Ben Popp the Cardinals in wins (4), complete captured the school’s first- broken in 2000. called “a great start — a games (3) and strikeouts (34) in ever team national cham- ONLINE: www.smumn.edu/ good foundation to build 2000. pionship, completing a sports/track/ ≠

15 “Incredible!”“Incredible!” “Unreal!”“Unreal!” “Unbelievable!”“Unbelievable!” “A“A dreamdream comecome true!”true!”

16 ake your pick. Coe to win the Midwest Regional in Whether it’s Gina Rizzardi’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa, then rolling “incredible,” or Teisha over Ithaca, The College of New Smith’s “unreal,” or Kateri Jersey and Chapman twice in the T Eddy’s “unbelievable,” what national tournament, in Salem, Va. the Saint Mary’s University fastpitch “To win the national championship softball team accomplished on May … it’s quite an accomplishment.” 21 was indescribable. Quite. The Cardinals became the first “Every year you say you’d love to team in school history to capture a win a national title, but to actually national championship, shutting out do it, it’s unreal,” said Smith, who Chapman 5-0 behind the four-hit pitching of senior Teisha Smith and the offensive exploits of Jackie Huegel and Jennifer Miller. “Our goal every year at the start of the season is to finish in the top 10 in the country,” said SMU coach John Tschida, whose team did not lose a game in the 2000 post-season, beating Benedictine, Central and

17 did not walk a batter and struck out two in the national title-clinching win over Chapman, winning for the seventh straight time in the post- season and running her unbeaten string to 18 straight starts. “To actu- ally reach this point, something we’ve been aiming at for so long, it’s A Winning Season hard to put into words.” Their Date Opponent Result actions, however, spoke volumes.

March 17-18 Emporia (Kan.) Tournament Appearing in their first-ever March 17 Newman W, 19-0 March 17 Oklahoma City L, 3-1 March 17 Truman State L, 7-3

March 25-26 at Simpson Tournament March 25 Loras W, 10-1 Alum returns to March 25 Wartburg W, 11-2 March 25 William Penn W, 7-0 March 26 St. Ambrose W, 2-0 coach alma mater March 26 Marycrest Int’l W, 12-0 March 26 Simpson W, 9-1

March 29 La Crosse W, 8-3/W, 6-0 to national title April 1 Winona State L, 3-1/W, 1-0 April 5 St. Thomas W, 1-0/L, 1-0 t. Paul native John Tschida ’90 came to Saint Mary’s April 8 at Macalester W, 10-1/W, 16-3 SUniversity in 1986 and stayed for 14 years. After an April 9 at Eau Claire L, 3-2/W, 10-0 outstanding career as a shortstop for April 11 St. Olaf W, 10-0/W, 8-0 Cardinals baseball, he served as April 13 Augsburg W, 9-1/W, 8-0 assistant baseball coach and spent the last six most-productive seasons April 17 at Bethel W, 18-0/W, 10-0 heading the women’s fastpitch soft- April 18 at Carleton W, 7-0/W, 9-0 ball team. April 21 at Gustavus W, 5-2/W, 4-1 Since taking over the program April 22 Concordia L, 1-0/W, 7-0 in 1995, Tschida’s teams have been April 25 Hamline W, 15-5/W, 6-0 nationally ranked each year, and led April 27 at St. Kate’s W, 11-4/W, 14-1 the nation in winning percentage twice. Over the past May 2 at River Falls W, 7-4/W, 8-1 four years, his teams posted an 84-4 MIAC record and May 3 St. Benedict W, 8-0/W, 9-0 won the conference title three times, with four straight NCAA tournament appearances. May 12-14 NCAA Midwest Regional Tschida has compiled a 207-45 career record in six May 12 Benedictine W, 5-4 years at SMU — ranking him second in NCAA Division May 13 Central-Iowa W, 3-0 III history in career winning percentage (.821). He has May 14 Coe W, 4-3 been named conference coach of the year four of the last six years. His record speaks for itself. What really sets Tschida May 18-21 NCAA National Tournament apart from all other coaches is his preparation. And all May 18 Ithaca W, 5-1 the hard work by players and coaches finally paid off this May 19 College of New Jersey W, 7-0 past season. May 20 Chapman W, 4-3 But when the presentations were over, the individual May 21 Chapman W, 5-0 awards had all been handed out and the Saint Mary’s Uni-

18 national tournament, the Cardinals batting average in the team’s four were as calm, cool and collected as championship-series games. “You ever. can’t get yourself too caught up in all When the going got tough — the the hype and stuff. We knew what we Cardinals got tougher. were playing for, but we also knew “We approached (the Chapman) that if we were going to win it, we game just like every other game to needed to stay focused and calm.” this point,” said third baseman Gina If the Cardinals did have any Rizzardi, who went 1-for-2 with an title-game jitters, they were quickly RBI in the title-clinching win over calmed by the bat of freshman Chapman and finished with a .364 Jackie Huegel, who laced a two-out,

versity fastpitch softball team was to scout (The College of) New Jersey, ment), that’s invaluable.” busy taking turns hugging the national but after the first time through the “We feed off his heart,” said championship trophy, coach Tschida order, he knew what pitches were senior Teisha Smith, who was the looked a little uncomfortable. coming. I couldn’t believe it.” tournament’s top pitcher, throwing After 46 games, his team had More important than his ability three complete-games, posting two just accomplished what had only to read opposing , or his tal- shutouts and carrying a 1.04 ERA. been a dream four months ago — ent for decoding the opposition’s “You can see his love for the game, they had won the school’s first-ever signs, is Tschida’s ability to bring out and we just eat that up. NCAA Division III national team the best in his players. Whether it’s “He has put in a lot of extra time championship, beating Chapman 5-0 by throwing 800-plus pitches in bat- with this team and this is his champi- in the title game in Salem, Va., to ting practice, or by taking extra time onship as much as it is ours.” complete a perfect 4-0 run through to school a young pitcher on her rise- “We’ve been on a mission all the national tournament. ball or curve, Tschida always has the season,” explained Tschida. “We’d Yet, there Tschida stood, in the time to work with his players. approach every day, every game, as a middle of Diamond No. 1 of the “Coach Tschida is always there mission. And after each game, we’d James I. Moyer Sports Complex, with for us,” said Laura Miller, the all- prepare for the next mission. a sort of blank look on his face. tournament designated hitter. “He “Now,there are no more missions.” “What do we do now?” he asked. has a way of always bringing out the How about this one: Sit back, For the first time all season, best in all of us. He keeps us level- relax and enjoy your first national Tschida was at a loss. headed and focused — and when you championship. There were no games to scout, get this far (the national tourna- pitches to chart or players to study. “Coach Tschida is always so pre- First-team All-American pared,” said SMU junior Jill Hock- Jill Hocking delivers ing, who went 1-for-4 against one of her three hits Chapman and scored one of the Car- during the Cardinals’ run dinals’ five runs.“He spends so many to the NCAA Division III hours scouting other teams, breaking national championship down films … there’s no question his in Salem, Va. hard work is one of the big reasons we are national champions.” “It’s amazing how much he knows,” said Jennifer Meyer, who was one of five Cardinals named to the all-tournament team, after hit- ting .400 with two singles, a double, a triple and a home run in the national tournament. “He didn’t get a chance

19 two-run home run over the left-field fence in the top of the first to give SMU a 2-0 advantage. “I wasn’t expecting to hit a home run, that’s for sure,” admitted Huegel, who finished with a .545 average for the tournament, while also driving in five runs. “I was just going up there looking for a base hit, trying to find a pitch that I could Hocking named drive. When I hit it, I knew I hit it All-American

aint Mary’s University’s Jill Hocking was Snamed to the 2000 Louisville Slugger/ National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) MIAC athletes All-American First Team, while senior Angie Wright was a second-team selection. Hocking, a junior /pitcher, appeared in all 46 games for the Cardinals, who achieve success captured their first-ever NCAA Division III national championship in 2000. Hocking led the Cardinals in virtually every offensive category, including — and they do it batting average (.465), hits (59), RBIs (59), dou- bles (22), home runs (13), total bases (120) and slugging percentage (.945). Her 13 home runs and .945 slugging percentage are school records. with integrity On the mound, Hocking — a three-time Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-American (first team in 2000, second team in 1999 and third team in 1998) by Patrick Reusse and SMU’s outstanding female athlete and out- Minneapolis Star-Tribune standing female scholar-athlete for the 1999- 2000 season — posted a 16-4 record and a 1.37 aint Mary’s finished second to St. Thomas in the ERA, appearing in 107 innings, while walking just SMIAC softball standings. Saint Mary’s 33-6 record 19 and striking out 44. did earn the Cardinals an at-large berth in the national The All-American honor was the last in a tournament. The Cardinals then won seven consecutive long line of post-season honors for Hocking, who post-season games to win the school’s first national title. was also named to the NFCA All-Region team for This year alone, three teams that were beaten out for the third straight season, earned her third con- a regular-season or playoff championship in the MIAC secutive All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic wound up finishing in the top two in their NCAA Divi- Conference honor, was selected to the Midwest sion III national tournaments. Regional All-Tournament team, and was a first- The athletes representing these teams have proved team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American. again — especially in this time of scandal and chaos at the Wright, named to the All-American second University of Minnesota — that this state has in its midst team as an outfielder, hit .380 in 46 games (49- a much-needed gem of integrity and pure competition in for-129) and led the team in triples (5). An All- the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Region first-teamer and also a Midwest In most sports, there are 11 athletic entities in this Regional All-tournament pick, Wright drove in conference: St. Thomas, Macalester, Hamline, Bethel, 30 runs and scored 40 times, while also stealing Augsburg, St. Olaf, Carleton, Gustavus Adolphus, Con- a team-leading 27 bases and boasting a .527 cordia, Saint Mary’s and St. John’s/St. Benedict. slugging percentage. The College of St. Catherine, a women’s college in

20 well, but I didn’t think I hit it good time in the last five years. “She kept enough to go out. Then, when I us off-balance and was in control rounded first I saw that it cleared from beginning to end.” the fence and I just thought, ‘Wow!’” Tschida agreed. Which was exactly what Chap- “Teisha pitched a great game,” man was saying about the pitching praised Tschida. “She had good stuff performance of Smith. and she hit her spots well.” “(Teisha) did a great job,” admit- When the Panthers were able to ted Chapman coach Janet Lloyd, put their bat on the ball, the Cardi- whose team finished runner-up for nal defense was air-tight. the third straight year and the fourth “We pride ourselves on our

(St. John’s). There was also success for MIAC teams in sports that don’t have a Division III champion.The St. Olaf men won the Nordic-Alpine combined and its women finished second in the U.S. Collegiate Ski Association’s national meet. Augs- burg finished second in the inaugural Women’s Hockey Alliance tourna- ment. Hamline’s women’s team won the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association tournament. And we can’t ignore this: A women’s team from Carleton won the National Frisbee Championship. Division III is the classification where there are no athletic scholar- ships. It is a place where scandals are as rare as sincere apologies from Bobby Knight. St. Paul, also is a member and com- the national runnerup in baseball and There are many athletes in the petes in several sports. men’s hockey, Macalester in women’s MIAC who wind up in Division III Nationally, there are 36 confer- soccer, Gustavus in men’s tennis and because they do not have the ability ences and nearly 400 schools in Concordia in women’s golf. to earn a scholarship on a higher NCAA Division III. Again in the There was more: level. There are also many with more scholastic year of 1999-2000, the St. Thomas’ women’s basketball than enough talent to stand out in MIAC’s impact in national competi- team lost in the national semifinals. Division II, yet they choose an tion has far outdistanced its numeri- St. John’s team won two atmosphere where athletic participa- cal strength. playoff games before losing to tion is an addendum to attending col- The MIAC competed in 22 Pacific Lutheran, the eventual cham- lege, and not a centerpiece. sports with national team champi- pion, in the quarterfinals. Football to frisbee . . . there’s no onships. It had teams finish in the There were also national top-10 limit to the versatility of athletes nation’s top two in seven of those finishes in women’s tennis (Gus- from the MIAC, a place where both sports. Saint Mary’s softball team and tavus), men’s golf (Gustavus and St. national championships and mean- Augsburg’s wrestling team were John’s), men’s indoor track (St. ingful degrees are enthusiastically national champions. St. Thomas was Thomas) and men’s cross country pursued.

21 defense,” said senior Kateri Eddy, who replaced the injured Niki Lynch at second base for the last two games of the tournament and finished with a putout and five assists in six oppor- tunities. “We were all just so focused, we knew what we had to do and we Players give coach John Tschida a standing ovation at a welcome home celebration after just went out and did it.” the Cardinals captured the school’s first-ever national team championship. The Cardinals put the game out of reach in the top of the sixth, scor- ing three times — two of the runs

Team returns

SMU’s Cardinal mascot leads the Cardinals to Winona to find into the gym to a standing ovation from the fans and well-wishers in attendance. hero’s welcome

he Saint Mary’s University gymnasium was still set Tup for a graduation ceremony on the afternoon of May 23, but instead of “Pomp and Circumstance’’ being played by an orchestra, rock songs like “We Are The Champions’’ and “Respect’’ blared through speakers. About 250 people showed up despite the summer recess to congratulate the Cardinals softball team for its NCAA Division III National Championship. SMU defeated Chapman (Calif.) University 5-0 on May 21 in Brother President Louis DeThomasis shows off Salem, Va., for the school’s first national team title. the NCAA championship trophy, presented to “You are No. 1,’’ Brother President Louis him by captain Jill Hocking. DeThomasis said. “In a sense, we all participate in your victory, all the people connected with Saint Mary’s Uni- versity. You have set, indeed, a standard that all athletic teams will look up to and strive to achieve.” The 50-minute ceremony included congratulatory speeches from DeThomasis, Winona Mayor Jerry Miller and outgoing athletic director Don Olson. Miller said the city proclaimed May 23, 2000, “Saint Mary’s University Softball Team Day.” Said Olson, who traveled with the team to Virginia: “They showed a great deal of class in winning.They never dropped their heads, never talked back to an umpire. Head coach John Tschida addresses the They made us all proud, the way they did it and repre- audience, recapping the Cardinals’ dramatic sented Saint Mary’s.” run to the national crown. Head coach John Tschida and senior pitcher Teisha

22 SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE coming on a Jennifer Miller two-out rely on one or two players to carry double, scoring Angie Wright and us — everyone carried each other. Gina Rizzardi. “How does it feel?” Tschida con- “This was such a team effort,” tinued. “That’s hard to put into said Tschida, whose team closed out words.” the season winning 16 straight and “Unbelievable” works. 27 of their last 28 to finish with a 40- So does “unreal, incredible” and 6 overall record. “We had a complete “a dream come true.” ≠ team of 19 players, all of whom came through at different times dur- FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO: ing the season. We didn’t have to

Smith also took turns at the podium, seeing our ladies afterwards,’’ he said. again, three or four times for the and the team recited an Army-drill- “Not only that we won, but that they freshmen. We want the program to song it came up with to sing played with pride and confidence.We stay strong after we’re gone.” while running through the hills dur- talk about taking the bull by the Eddy should get her wish. Next ing practice. horns and they went down there and season, SMU brings back all-tourna- Smith, who was named to the did that and it was fun to see.” ment players Jennifer Miller, Jackie all-tournament team after going 4-0 The ceremony was also a good- Huegel, Laura Miller and Jennifer with a 1.04 ERA, called the past bye to the Cardinals’ four seniors — Meyer, as well as All-American Jill week “unbelievable’’ for herself and Smith, Eddy, Jessica Truhlar and Hocking. the team. Angie Wright. “We set our goal for this, and to “It’s kind of a coincidence,’’ accomplish that goal, it’s so satisfy- Eddy said. “I think it leads to a chal- ing,’’ said Smith, who carried the lenge to the underclassmen to do it championship trophy into the gym. “We put our heart and soul into everything. Every day, everybody just went out and competed.” “This hasn’t been a dream, it’s been more of a goal,’’ said senior second baseman Kateri Eddy, who assisted on the final out of the championship game. “It’s over- whelming to realize how much work went into this.” The usually stoic Tschida was smiling and high-fiving for much of the ceremony. “It’s not easy to play for me and it’s not easy to be national champi- ons,’’ Tschida said. “They made a lot of commitments and had to do what a lot of other people didn’t do, but now they can stand as national cham- pions.” Tschida said the most gratifying moment for him was celebrating Coach John Tschida and the women’s softball team thank after the game Sunday. the welcome-home crowd for the rousing reception May 23. “Obviously, it’s a proud moment

SUMMER 2000 23 Alumni News

Hard work, dedication continue to strengthen alumni

s president of the National Alumni Board, this last Ayear has been very rewarding for me. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working closely with many tal- Upcoming Alumni Events ented Saint Mary’s University alumni. I have experienced first-hand the sincere and genuine AUGUST 14 Chicago, Ill. devotion of countless alumni to the Golf outing university and its Lasallian tradition. Turnberry Country Club I have learned many things about the AUGUST 19 Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. challenges that colleges and universi- St. Paul Saints baseball game ties face to provide high-quality edu- 7:05 p.m. cational services in an extremely competitive environment. I have had SEPTEMBER 23 Winona, Minn. the opportunity to share many Alumni Board meeting Dr. Jeffrey Smith, M.D. ’72 moments of friendship with Saint SEPTEMBER 10 Chicago, Ill. President (1999-2000) Mary’s alumni, young and old. Alumni family picnic National Alumni Board Over these last few years of my OCTOBER 1 Atlanta, Ga. involvement with the National Alumni gathering Alumni Board, I have witnessed the home of Don & Bonnie Johnson profound commitment of the board members to serve the needs of Saint Mary’s alumni. During my time on the OCTOBER 28 Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. Twin Cities alumni board, the National Alumni Board has worked hard to: Community Outreach Day • Reach Saint Mary’s alumni through our many publications, the World Wide Web, national and NOVEMBER 4 Winona, Minn. local events, and personal contact with friends Alumni board meeting and classmates; DECEMBER (TBA) Winona, Minn. • Invite the participation of all alumni in the life of the Alumni & friends university; Christmas party • Connect Saint Mary’s students with alumni as part of JANUARY 27, 2001 Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. their career development; Twin Cities hockey game & • Enhance alumni participation at Homecoming so reception,O’Gara’s Pub, 7 p.m. that friends, classmates, and professors can renew old (SMU vs. St. Thomas) ties; and • Coordinate and assist with the work of the alumni JANUARY 29 Washington, D.C. board chapters in sponsoring local alumni events. Alumni reception University Club Although all of us lead hectic lives, I continue to be FEBRUARY (TBA) Winona, Minn. inspired by so many alumni who share time and energy to Alumni board meeting strengthen this university we all love. I encourage you to FEBRUARY 24 Sarasota, Fla. consider service to Saint Mary’s University through Alumni liturgy & brunch participation at alumni events, through the National Alumni Board, or by volunteering for alumni panels and our student mentor program. You’ll be amazed at the Please watch your mail for more information difference you make! throughout the year, or check the SMU web site for On behalf of all of the members of the board, thank you additional events, updates and details: for your many years of generous support to Saint Mary’s! If www.smumn.edu/alumni you have any ideas for the National Alumni Board, please contact the alumni office at 700 Terrace Heights #21, Or, call the Alumni Office at Winona, MN 55987 or [email protected]. ≠ 1-800-635-5987, Ext. 1499

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Alumni: Getting together!

Co-host Dick Willet ’57 shares a moment with Brother President John and Janet (Luby ’79) Grala ’80 reminisce with the star of Raisin in the Sun, Louis DeThomasis at the Alumni Reception held at the University Celeste Williams ’80 (center), at a post-performance gathering at the Palmer House Club in Washington. Hilton in Chicago.

SMU Alumni ‘Raisin in the Sun’ Reception Theatre Event & Reception Washington, D.C. Chicago February 2, 2000 May 6, 2000

SMU Alumni Reception Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles January 21, 2000

Joseph ‘J.J.’ Wagner ’82, vice president/general manager of the Bel-Air Country Club, hosted Among the attendees at the reception in Los Angeles Los Angeles-area alumni and friends for a reception in January at the beautiful and historic club. were Debbie Arens ’84 and guest. Shown above (l to r) are J.J., Gary Klein (SMU University Relations), Mark Dalzell, Tracy Rumford ’55, and Zachary Chicos ’82.

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Alumni: Getting together!

SMU Alumni Liturgy & Reception San Diego, Calif. January 22, 2000

San Diego-area alumni, friends, and SMU University Relations staff joined Br. Louis DeThomasis at a celebration of liturgy followed by a reception at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina.

SMU Alumni Reception Kansas City, Mo. March 3, 2000

(l to r) Joel Carr ’47, Jim Garlelli ’57, Dr. Jerry Schmeltz ’50 and Bennie Palmentere ’56 were among the Kansas City-area alumni who joined Br. Louis DeThomasis and other Saint Mary’s faculty and staff at a reception at the Kansas City Airport Marriott.

Reception for Thomas Meagher ’53 May 7, 2000

Br. Louis DeThomasis joins SMU faculty and students who provided musical entertainment and fellowship for the reception Kim Figliulo (CST ’76, wife of Saint Mary’s University trustee Rob Figliulo), their son at the Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, Ill., celebrating the Mike ’03, SMU University Relations staff member Rebecca Satka ’75, and Br. President bestowing of an honorary doctorate upon Thomas Meagher ’53. Louis DeThomasis celebrated with other alumni, Meagher friends and family.

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Edna and Dr. Edward Ellis ’59 relax with Gary Klein, SMU University Relations, before brunch at the Saint Mary’s alumni event in Sarasota.

SMU Alumni Liturgy & Brunch

Sarasota, Fla. Elizabeth (Kress ’96) and Steven Snyder ’94 discussed theatre with February 27, 2000 Millard Mack ’43 at the Sarasota Hyatt.

SMU Alumni Liturgy and Dinner St. Louis, Mo. March 4, 2000

Before the liturgy and dinner hosted at the home of Oscar ’52 (center) and Mary Jane (CST ’52) Straub (left), Dr. Jeffrey Highland, Dr. Mary Fox ’75, and Br. Louis DeThomasis enjoy the Straubs’ hospitality.

Attendees at the SMU alumni and friends Saint Mary’s University alumni, parents and prospective students enjoyed refreshments and event at the Straubs’ included Michael camaraderie after the liturgy and dinner at the Straubs’ home in St. Louis. Johnson ’96 and his guest.

SUMMER 2000 27 lumni from all class years Class of 1975 were welcomed back to ATerrace Heights for Homecoming 2000, with special invitations to those from anniversary class years ending in 5 and 0. The class of 1950 celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the class of 1975 celebrated its 25th. Kicking off the festivities on Friday was a golf outing at the Winona Country Club, a dinner for alumni of 50 years and over, and a reunion party. On Saturday, there was a 5K fun run/walk on the SMU Saint Mary’s University welcomed alumni campus, a family picnic featuring entertainment for adults and back to campus June 16-18, 2000 for … children, and boat tours. Saturday evening featured an alumni Mass and presentation of the Alumni Religious Service Award followed by the alumni awards cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. HOMECOMING A dinner, dance, and piano sing-along rounded out Saturday night’s festivities. 2000

awards for marketing excellence. He Mary’s and the lives of its students Alumni Appreciation consistently remembers his alma and alumni. mater and fellow alums with special After graduating from Saint John F. McDonough ’75 game packages, opportunities to sing Mary’s, Brother Frank earned his the national anthem or throw out master’s in American history from ohn F. McDonough ’75 the first pitch at a Cubs’ game at DePaul University and his doctorate was the recipient of the Wrigley Field. in political science from St. Louis J 2000 Alumni Apprecia- University. In tion Award. A Chicago native, 1953, he joined McDonough received his bachelor’s the faculty at degree in communications from Religious Service Saint Mary’s, Saint Mary’s in 1975. where he served After helping to start the Chicago Brother J. Francis Walsh, for 20 years, Fire soccer team, he joined the including six Chicago Cubs in FSC, Ph.D. ’45 years as dean of 1983 as the direc- men and as head rother Frank Walsh, tor of sales and resident of the dormitories. Brother FSC, Ph.D. ’45 was promotions. In Frank thoroughly enjoys working honored at Sat- 1987, he became with young people and is devoted to director of mar- urday’sB Alumni Mass with the Saint the Lasallian mission of education Mary’s University Religious Service keting and was and guiding students and alumni in Award. A native of St. Louis, Mo., promoted to vice life choices. In recent years, he works and a Christian Brother for almost president of mar- with young people interested in pur- 60 years, Brother Frank has played a keting and broadcasting in 1991. suing religious vocations. McDonough has received many vital role in the history of Saint

28 SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE wrestler honors Distinguished Alumni Sports Hall of Fame — in 1980. His 85-28-1 career Charles P. Giammona, Frank A. Vaickus ’40 record ranks him Ph.D. ’70 No. 1 in school rank Vaickus ’40 history. was inducted into harles P. Giammona, Stephenson the Sports Hall of Ph.D., received the currently resides FameF posthumously for his achieve- Saint Mary’s Univer- in Maplewood, ments in several sports at Saint sityC Distinguished Alumnus Award for Minn., where he is deputy St. Paul city Mary’s. Frank earned 11 varsity let- 2000. Giammona is an environmental attorney (chief prosecutor) and presi- ters in football, basketball and base- management dent of GEOmetric Design, Inc. ball. On the football field, he was expert. He has Saint Mary’s starting quarterback for taught geosciences three years. Vaickus earned all-con- and engineering, ference and all-state basketball hon- conducted spon- Sports Hall of Fame ors three straight years and was the sored research conference’s leading scorer his and led remote Rochelle Ann “Shelly” sophomore year. In baseball,Vaickus sensing, assess- was a member of Schrofer ’85 ment, remediation two conference and technology development pro- championship ochelle “Shelly” grams in academia, industry and gov- teams in ’37 and Schrofer ’85 was ernment. He is currently dean of ’38, and never hit inducted into the Health and Environmental Sciences at below .300. SportsR Hall of Fame for her out- Spokane (Wash.) Community College. Frank, a standing achievements in three After graduation from Saint Chicago native, sports during her years at Saint Mary’s with a degree in biology, taught physical Mary’s. Shelly was a three-year let- Charles went on to be a National education and coached high school terwinner as a pitcher and shortstop Science Foundation Fellow at the basketball for a number of years. He for the fastpitch softball team. She University of Wisconsin (1971, began working for the city of was named All- limnology) and Duke University Chicago around 1950 and remained a MIAC in 1983 (1972, hydrogeology). He earned his city employee until his death in 1982. and voted the doctorate in oceanography from team captain for Texas A & M University (1978). the 1984 season. From 1989-91, Giammona Her 1.81 earned- coordinated research and faculty Sports Hall of Fame run-average cur- development programs at City rently ranks her University of New York. From 1991- George T. Stephenson ’80 eighth all-time in 94, he directed the Marine Spill Saint Mary’s history.As a member of Response Corporation’s research eorge T. Stephenson the Saint Mary’s women’s basketball and development program (the ’80 was inducted into team, Shelly was a three-year starter energy industry’s environmental G the Sports Hall of and three-year letterwinner. Also a mitigation consortium). He was Fame for his outstanding achieve- member of Saint Mary’s first executive director of REM ments in wrestling. A four-year let- women’s soccer team in 1984, she led Corporation from 1994-96, and is terwinner and three-year team the team in scoring with nine goals currently executive director of captain, Stephenson became Saint and four assists, despite never having InterWorld Corporation, Houston, Mary’s only national champion in played organized soccer before. Texas, where he is responsible for wrestling when he won the 1978 Shelly is a state trooper for the technical programs specializing in National Catholic Championships at Minnesota State Patrol and resides remote sensing, environmental Notre Dame University, and he qual- in her hometown of Woodbury, Minn. engineering and emergency ified for the National Championship ≠ response. Giammona has received Tournament his sophomore, junior numerous awards and has been very and senior years. He also won an FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO: active as a writer and presenter in his MIAC individual title — as well as fields of expertise. the conference’s most valuable

SUMMER 2000 29 Alumni News

Help us honor distinguished Saint Mary’s alumni Nominate deserving alums for Homecoming 2001 awards

o you know an SMU alum who ber an athlete or coach whose accom- Alumnus/a, Alumni Appreciation, D has made outstanding achieve- plishments brought honor to him/her- Sports Hall of Fame, and Religious ments in his/her career? Or, given sig- self and Saint Mary’s University? Service Awards. All nominations must nificant time and commitment to their Each year, the National Alumni come from alumni, or employees of community or Saint Mary’s Univer- Association of Saint Mary’s University Saint Mary’s University. Award nomi- sity? Does someone stand out in your bestows awards onto deserving alumni. nations must be received by the Office memory that you believe is deserving We are now accepting nominees for of Alumni Relations no later than Sep- of an alumni award? Can you remem- Homecoming 2001 for Distinguished tember 1, 2000.

Alumni Award Criteria

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/A AWARD ■ Present employees of the university shall be ineligible for the award. ■ This award honors an alumnus/a for outstanding ■ achievements in his/her chosen profession. Continuous personal contributions of time and effort are the primary criteria. ■ This person’s daily life reflects the Christian ideals promulgated by the university. ■ Has distinguished him/herself in his/her chosen field SPORTS HALL OF FAME or in another area of endeavor. ■ This award honors the accomplishments of individuals who have coached or performed as ■ Through his/her personal or professional activities varsity athletes for the university and have brought reflects honor to the university. honor to themselves and Saint Mary’s. ■ Must have contributed to the university in ■ An athlete must have attended Saint Mary’s outstanding ways or made significant humanitarian University for a minimum of four semesters. contributions to the community at large. ■ A coach or athletic administrator must have served on the university staff for at least three years. ALUMNI APPRECIATION AWARD ■ An athlete’s class must have graduated at least five ■ This award honors an alumnus/a of the university, years prior to the selection. who by his/her consistent and continuous volunteer ■ The selectee’s accomplishments must be of such a efforts has given his/her personal time and energies character that they clearly bring honor and to further the goals and objectives of Saint Mary’s recognition to him/herself and the university and University. thereby the Hall of Fame. ■ Must show exceptional personal commitment ■ Up to five selectees may be named in one year. involving time and effort in any or all areas involving university functions supported by the Alumni Association. Areas include, but are not limited to, RELIGIOUS SERVICE AWARD Career Services, Admissions Support, Chapter ■ This award honors an alumnus/a for outstanding Development, National Alumni Board, Chapter contributions to the spiritual and religious lives of the Involvement, Regional Events and Programs. people the individual serves.

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Past Award Recipients DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Thomas Barrett ’42 Pat Twomey (coach) Andre Beaulieu ’65 Marvin Tunstall ’79 ALUMNUS/A APPRECIATION Carl Calabrese ’41 Frank A. Vaickus ’40 Pat Costello ’54 Paul Voelker ’32 Anthony J. Adducci ’59 C. William Biesanz ’38 Heidi (Campbell ’88) DeRousse Clint Wager ’42 Edward M. Allen ’50 William J. Boulger, Jr. ’60 Mark “Nutsie” Dolan ’29 Chuck Williams ’42 Thomas Barger ’30 Leonard J. Canning ’51 Stanley “Mike” Duginski ’27 Ken Wiltgen (coach) Michael Bilandic ’47 Joseph A. Caruso ’64 Peter F. Fischbach ’40 Rev. Sylvester Brown ’52 Dr. Samuel J. Cascio ’48 Tony Graham ’47 Carl Calabrese ’41 James J. Casimir ’61 Robert J. Gunderson ’58 RELIGIOUS C. Bernard Carey ’56 Terry Malloy Chism ’71 Susan (Stephan ’89) Honrud SERVICE James Carroll ’53 Michael J. Dooley ’66 Ken Jansen ’58 David B. Collins ’70 Julius E. Gernes ’61 Edward Karnes ’28 Rev. James Barnett ’60 Br. Leonard Courtney, Douglas W. Johnson ’63 Joseph Keenan ’71 Most Rev. Robert Brom ’60 FSC, Ph.D ’37 Charles Lentz ’37 Thomas Keenan ’68 Rev. Daniel Corcoran ’37 John H. Ehlert ’67 Paul Libera ’40 Dr. Joseph R. Kraft ’43 Br. Leonard Courtney, Ph.D., FSC ’37 Gene Figliulo ’46 James D. Lorr ’58 Ed “Moose” Krause (coach) Br. Theodore Drahmann, FSC ’49 Charles P. Giammona Jr., Ph.D. ’70 Daniel E. Lucas ’47 Andrew Lipinski ’30 Fr. Andrew C. Fabian, OP Br. Andrew Gonzalez, FSC, Ph.D. ’59 Charles N. Marron ’57 Ed “Bucko” Lynch ’33 Msgr. J. Richard Feiten ’45 Rev. Paul Halloran ’49 John F. McDonough ’75 Russell Malloy ’42 Most Rev. Frederick Freking ’34 Gen. John Hennessey ’42 John F. Phelan ’72 John Masterson ’42 Br. James Gaffney, FSC ’64 Dr. John Hoffman ’51 Br. I. Basil Rothweiler, FSC ’38 Vern Miller ’30 Br. Richard Gerlach, FSC ’35 Dr. Robert Hoffman ’56 D. Tracy Rumford ’55 Max Molock ’35 (coach) Br. John Grover, FSC ’65 Thomas Johnston ’43 Robert J. Scurio ’57 John Nett ’42 Br. Raymond Long, FSC ’43 Dr. Jon J. Kabara ’48 Loras H. Sieve ’60 Donald Olson (coach) Br. Terence McLaughlin, FSC ’44 John Kearney ’55 John P. Soucheray ’74 Bennie Palmentere ’56 Br. James Miller, FSC ’66 Dr. Hugo Keim ’56 Oscar H. Straub ’52 Robert Paradise ’66 Rev. Paul Nelson ’57 Dr. Joseph Kraft ’43 Raymond “Skip” Stringham ’71 Anthony Prelesnik ’31 Dennis L. Nigon ’68 Thomas Meagher ’53 Richard and Mary Ann Reno Rossini ’43 Br. George Paul, FSC ’36 Thomas J. Mulvaney ’59 (Gay ’76) Stringham ’74 John C. Ruddy ’70 Br. Alphonsus Pluth, FSC ’39 George J. Murtaugh ’61 David R. Thies ’59 John Ruhnke ’51 Br. I. Basil Rothweiler, FSC ’38 Lorin Nevling, Jr. ’52 Donald H. Whaley ’58 Paul Saufl ’51 Rev. James Russell ’56 John Parmer ’50 Jeffrey C. Yourell ’70 Rochelle Ann “Shelly” Schrofer ’85 Br. Martin Spellman, FSC ’54 Dr. Hugo C. Pribor ’49 Ralph J. Zito ’67 Mary Schultz ’86 Most Rev. George Speltz ’32 Dr. William Rock ’59 Mark Servais ’72 Most Rev. Alfred Stemper ’34 Dr. John Sbarbaro ’58 SPORTS Joe Shrake ’56 Fr. Kenneth Thesing ’64 Bernard Semler ’38 Thomas Skemp (coach) Br. Ambrose Trusk, FSC ’43 John M. “Jack” Sharkey ’53 HALL OF FAME William Skemp ’56 Br. J. Francis Walsh, FSC, Ph.D. ’45 Most Rev. George Speltz ’32 George T. Stephenson ’80 Ronald Wilkins ’39 Br. Laurence Walther, FSC ’44 Oscar Almquist ’33 Ed Suech (coach) Br. Julius Winkler, FSC ’36 Kenneth Wakefield ’42 Retsey (Ronk ’80) Anderson David Thies ’59

2001 Alumni Award Nomination Form • Preliminary Information

I wish to nominate an individual for: (please check type of award, photocopy to nominate in more than one category): ❏ Distinguished Alumnus/a ❏ Alumni Appreciation ❏ Sports Hall of Fame ❏ Religious Service

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To nominate candidate for an award, complete this form and return by September 1, 2000. Saint Mary’s Alumni Relations staff will follow-up with you for more information as is necessary. Send to: Alumni Relations, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #21, Winona, MN 55987-1399, FAX: 1-507-457-6697

SUMMER 2000 31 Alumni Class Notes

And from the class of… Who’s where, doing what / news from alums / weddings, births, deaths

Class Class in February, 2000. Class of of Leonard McNab, Battle of ’39 ’59 Lake, Minn., retired on May ’64 Frederick G. Dudink, Thomas J. Daly, Fontana, 31, 1999. Paul A. Hundt is a Certified Kenosha, Wis., is retired from Wis., is now retired. Financial Planner in Elm business. He is working at the Gene M. Schulz, Minne- Grove, Wis. In 1998, he St. Joseph Home for the Aged apolis, Minn., is now retired. Class published a book, Investing: in the dietary department, and of Why You Should Seek a says “I am not going to retire ’61 Business Owner’s Double-Digit ’til I can’t get out of bed.” Class Robert Wooden, Wabasha, Rate of Return, and he is of Minn., is working as a currently host of a financial ’60 consultant after retiring from planning radio show in Class Joseph Jackson, Humble, the Pillsbury Company. Milwaukee. In 1991, Paul and of Texas, became a Travel Agent his wife, Patricia — along with ’50 for American Express a group of Catholic parents — Harold A. Waters, Albert Lea, Corporate Services in Houston, established Aquinas Academy, Minn., is now retired.

Class Hentzen ’57 caring of ’52 Richard B. Kesler, Appleton, for needy worldwide Wis., is now retired. Father James A. McCauley, fter spending several years teaching at De La Brownsville, Minn., is now ASalle Military Academy, Bob Hentzen ’57 made retired from the Diocese of a fundamental change in his life. He was still going Winona. to teach, only this time, his “students” would be the poor and needy in Guatemala. Class A Christian Brother who taught at De La Salle in of the late 1960s, Hentzen left the Christian Brothers ’55 and spent several years as a missionary in Central John N. Knapp, Nashville, Ind., retired from General and South America. In 1981, Hentzen, his brothers Motors Corporation. Bud and Jim, and a good friend Jerry Tolle, founded the Christian Foundation for Chil- dren and Aging, an organization that helps feed, clothe and educate children and elderly persons living in 23 developing nations around the world. Class What started out with only two small projects in Honduras and the Philippines, of ’58 has grown to include over 66,000 donors who sponsor a child or an elderly person Donald E. McElmury, — usually for $20 a month — to help provide these less-privileged individuals with Paradise Valley, Ariz., retired the basic necessities of life: food, medical care, clothing, housing and education. from Bestfoods. In 1996, when he reached his 60th birthday, Hentzen walked from Kansas City, Bob Schwendau, Chicago, Mo., to Guatemala, a distance of 4,000 miles and approximately eight million foot- Ill., is the Director of steps. The purpose of the walk was to emphasize that the poor people in Central and Counseling at South America spend their whole life walking — it is their only means of travel — Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago. and he wished to honor those people by traveling in their footsteps. The walk took Hentzen eight months and now, he and his family live among the poor in San Lucas, Toliman, Guatemala.

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Class of ’68 Patrick Graver, Lombard, Ill., DonaldG.Truhlar,Ph.D.–Classof1965 is the president of Bell & Howell Financial Services.

It’s one thing to measure the reaction rate of a bulk mixture in a flask. But describing a chemical reaction Class at the level of quantum mechanics — where the of ’69 concerns are molecular energy levels and reaction Al Orsello, Chicago, Ill., is pathway probabilities — is another story. the executive director of A story Donald G. Truhlar ’65 writes beautifully. Prevention Partnership, which was recently awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Human Services, totaling $750,000, to n Institute of Technology Distinguished Professor at the University of Min- work with inner-city youth in nesota, Donald G. Truhlar, Ph.D. ’65 earned the American Chemical Society Chicago to prevent AIDS and A Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research for his myr- drug abuse. iad contributions to theoretical and computational chemistry. John Wagenaar, Winona, is Truhlar graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in chemistry from the pre-needs specialist at the Hoff Funeral Home. Saint Mary’s in 1965, and received a Ph.D. in chemistry from California Institute of Technology in 1970. He joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota in 1970 and has been the director of the university’s supercomputer institute since 1988. Class His many accomplishments include, in collaboration with chemistry professor of ’70 Donald J. Kouri of the University of Houston, the first accurate calculation of the John Behan, Southlake, cross-section of a chemical reaction and the first accurate calculation of reaction Texas, is the senior vice probabilities for a vibrationally excited system. He is also responsible for develop- president for Sabre, Inc. in ing the variational transition-state theory (VTST) into a readily accessible tool that Fort Worth. accurately predicts reaction paths, rate constants, and kinetic isotope effects for many chemical problems. Class Although his focus is on chemical dynamics, Truhlar has made contributions of to a wide range of other theoretical and computational areas, including electronic ’71 structure theory and solvation. Daniel Streckert, Naperville, Ill., is a partner and lawyer The 14th-most cited chemist in the world between 1981 and 1997, Truhlar is with Goldberg, Weisman and a fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Cairo in Chicago. He and his Advancement of Science. He has served as an associate editor for the Journal of the wife, Mary, just celebrated American Chemical Society since 1984 and as editor of Theoretical Chemistry Accounts their 25th wedding anniversary from 1985-1998. He has also served on the editorial boards of Computer Physics and have three children, Matt, Josh, and Sara. Communications, the Journal of Chemical Physics, Chemical Physics Letters and the Journal of Physical Chemistry, among others. Truhlar has published more than 550 journal articles, 65 book chapters and 14 computer programs. Class of ’72 a private elementary and more than 30 years. in Macomb School District Tom Schleder, Big Timber, secondary school in Dr. Donald G. Truhlar, #185 in September, 1999. He Mont., became the pastoral Menomonee Falls, Wis. Paul Minneapolis, Minn., received was also back at Saint Mary’s administrator at St. Joseph’s serves as chair of the the American Chemical Society on April 6, 2000 for the Meet Parish on July 1, 1999. academy’s board. Award for Computers in the Pros panel. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research on March 28, 2000. Class Class Class of of of ’75 ’65 Class ’67 Ann (Lucas) Bolz, Schofield, William Peltzman, Prior Lake, of Michael Accurso, Eagan, Ill., received the 1999 Athena Minn., will retire from School ’66 Minn., is working at IBM Award from the District #191 at the end of the Robert Meixner, Macomb, Global Services. Wausau/Marathon County school year after teaching for Ill., became the assistant Chamber of Commerce in superintendent for instruction November, 1999.

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Kathy (O’Hara) Smith, Communications, Phoenix, Ariz., became a Electrodynamics, Inc., system design manager for US in January, 2000. West in July, 1999.

Class Class of of ’79 ’76 Bernard (Bernie) Michelle (Barber) Brindisi, Bauman, South St. Chanhassen, Minn., starred as Paul, Minn., the lead in the production of announced his “Can Can” at the Chanhassen intention to run for Dinner Theatre in April, 2000. the 4th Congressional Dr. Jerome Workman, District seat in March, Appleton, Wis., was selected 2000. as International Man of the GETTING TOGETHER Year, 1999-2000, by the A group of Saint Mary’s University alums from the Class of 1974 — (l-to-r) Larry La International Biographical Class Bonte, Kathryn Shaw, Al Peters, Diane Kozlak, Linda Johnson, Kathy Papatola, Kerry Center in Cambridge, England. of ’80 Nilles and Kathy Nilles — got together last fall to celebrate 25 years of friendship. Jacqueline (Lynn) Class (Witzig) Farrell, of Rochester, Minn., is the alumni St. Anthony, Minn., is an Michael Murphy, ’77 coordinator and editor of the Independent Business Owner Chesterfield, Mo., is the area James Fabian, Caledonia, alumni magazine at doing business online. sales manager for the 3M Minn., was selected as a Marymount International Company. Houston County district court School in Rome, Italy. Darold Nienhaus, judge by Governor Jesse Mark Ferrante, Chicago, Ill., Class Winnebago, Minn., and his wife, Ventura on November 19, is in his 9th year of running of Carolyn, have two children, 1999. his own law practice in the ’81 Clinton, 9 and Collin, 7. downtown Chicago area. He Matthew Guzik, Hamilton, also spoke at Chicago-Kent Mont., is running 12 Class marathons in 12 months for 12 Class College of Law’s of of Professionalism Day in different causes. ’84 ’78 February, 2000. He invites Deborah Ahrens, Manhattan Donald Spetter, Western alums in the downtown area Beach, Calif., recently started Springs, Ill., was appointed to drop in and say hi. Class her position as senior president of L-3 Julie (Kohner) Kimbllin, of programmer/analyst for ’82 Hawthorne Savings, FSB. Kathleen (Welch) Moser, Winona, along with her husband, Gregory, opened Class Rock Solid, a Christian Youth of Center in downtown Winona. ’85 Joseph “J.J.” Wagner, Los Brian Murphy, St. Louis Park, Angeles, Calif., is the vice Minn., is the interactive president/general manager of manager for Carmichael the Bel-Air Country Club. Lynch.

Class Class of ’83 of ’86 CONTINUING THE CARDINAL TRADITION Roberta (Chamberlain) Bob Bartz, Winona, Minn. is When Ed Burke ’65 graduated from Saint Mary’s, he probably Kozlowicz, Yorkville, Ill., was the vice president and CFO didn’t realize the tradition he started. Clad in their Saint Mary’s recently promoted to vice for Winona Printing Company. president of corporate Gail (Heilingoetter) apparel, grandsons (left to right) Sean, Ryan and Colin hint at development at DuPage Credit Ferraro, Charlotte, N.C., and their collegiate choice, following in the footsteps of their Union. her husband, Robert, have five grandfather, as well as their parents: Sean’s parents Ed and Patty Daniel Lange, Palos children: Briana, 6; Nicholas, (Migely) Burke graduated from SMU in 1992 and ’93, Heights, Ill., ended his third 5; Dominic, 4; Stephanie, 2; respectively, while Ryan and Colin’s mother, Katie (Burke) season as varsity basketball and Max, 15 months. Anderson is a 1990 alum. coach for Carl Sandburg High Michael Kirby, Sioux Falls, School in Orland Park, Ill., S.D., is the assistant vice with a record of 19-8. president for U.S. Bank.

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Kathy (Solheim) Kowalke, Rothschild, Wis., is a substitute teacher for the D.C. Everest McCabe ’97 assists School District. Thomas Leary, Marshall, Mo., is an account executive surgeons in Ukraine for CableRep. He and his wife, Linda, have three children: fter spending two years in Africa as a member Patrick, 5; Christopher, 4; and Aof the Peace Corps, Denise McCabe ’97 didn’t Kaitlin, 2. waste any time heading off on yet another “adven- John Masyga, Woodbury, ture” helping the needy. Minn., is a system engineer for Alcatel. McCabe spent her April in Ukraine as team Kathryn (Kate) Mitacek, coordinator of Children’s HeartLink’s medical staff, San Bruno, Calif., took the which was sent there to help treat needy children position of fleet reliability with heart disease. The HeartLink team visited L’viv leader for 747s and 727s for Cardiovascular Surgery Center in L’viv, Ukraine to United Airlines in September, assist with heart surgeries of needy children and 1999. Megan Faricy Stang, St. provide education and training for the Ukrainian medical team. Fourteen children Paul, Minn., started her new received corrective heart operations or catheterizations and dozens more were evalu- position as vice ated, with diagnostic or treatment courses recommended. president/financial consultant McCabe is program coordinator at Children’s HeartLink, an international medical for U.S. Bancorp-U.S. Bank charity dedicated to the treatment and prevention of heart disease in needy children Private Financial Services around the world. division in January 2000. Alicia (Egan) Vazzano, Glen Ellyn, Ill., is a part-time webmistress for Alberto Culver director for RESTART in Class Industries, Inc. USA. She is also working on February 2000. of Jan (Mueller) Kohls, renovating a 70s-style house. Cynthia (Engesser) Horry, ’90 Menasha, Wis., became an McClellanville, S.C., started as Brian Dimatteo, Brooklyn operations analyst III/machine receptionist for Arcadia Park, Ill., is manager of the team planner III for Kimberly Publishing in March 2000. She production services division of Clark Corporation in February, Class of invites alums to look her up the Enterprise Data 2000. She and her husband, ’87 when they are in Charleston, Warehouse, a part of Wells Kent, have two children: Joe Tiffany, Oswego, Ill., is S.C. Fargo Services Company. Mikayla, 4; and Maxwell, 2. in inside sales for Bradco Stephen M. King, Supply. Farmington, Minn., along with Dan Wantock, Winona, is classmate, Michael Majerus, Class market manager for Cytec won the Men’s Midwest of Fiberite, Inc. Doubles Racquetball compe- Paul Schieffert, St. Cloud, ’92 tition in the summer of 1999. Minn., became the principal at Chris Girsch, Chicago, Ill., is Mark Mahoney, Lemont, St. Mary’s Cathedral School in account manager for Latitude July, 1999. Communications. Class Ill., is the treasurer/CEO for of the Chicago Patrolmen’s Kristine Heilman, ’88 Federal Credit Union. He and Milwaukee, Wis., received her Lori (Matthews) Bramlett, his wife, Laura (Demetriou Class master’s degree in human Woodbury, Minn., became the ’90), have three children: of resource management in 1997 membership manager for Land Elizabeth, 5; Conor, 3; and ’91 and is working on a second O’Lakes, Inc. in February, 2000. Catherine, 2. John Adank, La Crosse, Wis., master’s in project David Driscoll, Lakeville, Kristen Speltz, Miami, Fla., is a firefighter/E.M.T. for the management. She is employed Minn., recently became labor is attending law school at the City of La Crosse Fire at Firstar Corporation as a counsel for Northwest Airlines University of Miami. Department. human resource technology after working seven years as a Susan Brown, Woodbury, specialist. trial attorney. He was also Minn., is a medical service Amy (Henningsgard) selected as a “rising star” in Class representative for Monarch Idsvoog, Milwaukee, Wis., Minnesota’s legal profession in of Pharmaceuticals. was recently promoted to the December issue of ’89 Dave Koezly, Rochester, senior sales manager at the “Minnesota Law and Politics Eric Bakken, Chanhassen, Minn., received his Pfister Hotel. Magazine.” He and his wife, Minn., is the vice president - welding/maintenance and Christopher McCarver, Kim, have two children: law for the Regis Corporation. fabrication technical diploma Apple Valley, Minn., is vice Courtney, 7; and Zach, 3. Brad Holzer, Victoria, from Gateway Technical president of real estate for John Hoffman, Champlin, Minn., is SAP business analyst College in Elkhorn, Wis., in Eller Media Company. Mo., started as the associate for Novartis Seeds, Inc. December, 1999. He is a welder/fabricator at Edstrom

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Tara (Roling) McCarver, pursuing a master’s degree in Class for the Bloomington Public Apple Valley, Minn., is in a theology at Luther Seminary. of Schools. respiratory therapist program Sandra Koenig, Burnsville, ’97 at the College of St. Catherine. Minn., is a computer Noelle (Miller) Elder, Andy Patscot, Eau Claire, programmer for Blue Cross Minneapolis, Minn., is a Class Wis., is an on-air personality Blue Shield of Minnesota. teacher in the Minneapolis of for WISM Radio. Mary Olmscheid, Sioux area. ’99 Falls, S.D., graduated from the Bob Fisher, Winona, Minn., Eric Aschenbrenner, University of Minnesota has been named director of Rochester, Minn., works at the Class Medical School in June, 1999. annual giving at Saint Mary’s Mayo Clinic in the Thrombosis of She is now in a residency University. Previously, he was Research Lab. ’93 program in Sioux Falls. associate director of the Laura (Erickson) Elizabeth Kinsella, Chicago, Luis E. Peon, Omaha, Neb., annual fund at the College of Aschenbrenner, Rochester, Ill., is a marketing executive is project manager and St. Catherine. Minn., is a publications for KozyHome. professor at ATL Associates, Michael Flores, Rochester, assistant for a medical journal Kent Linder, Minneapolis, Inc. Minn., is a computer headquartered in Rochester. Minn., is client services Dan Poetsch, Carol Stream, consultant at Ciber. Jessica Bauer, Winona, director for Open Arms of Ill., is the MIS manager for In Denise Klinkner, St. James, Minn., is a substitute teacher Minnesota. The Swim. Minn., is a third-year medical with District #861. She is also Katherine (Andersen) Chad Steiner, Morton, Ill., student at the University of coaching the ’ hockey and Tolomeo, Plainfield, Ill., is a received the Eagle’s Loft Minnesota and is studying and soccer teams. contracted marketing analyst award for financial advisors in working in the Rural Physician Lance Boyum, St. Charles, for Newspaper Service of February, 2000 from First Associate Program for nine Minn., was hired as a police America. She married Jeff Union Securities, Inc., where months. officer for the City of Tolomeo in April 1995, and he is employed as a financial Terry McFarland, St. Paul, Harmony in February, 2000. has two children: Marisa, 3; advisor. Minn., is an employment Cynthia (Knollenberg) and Jeffrey, 7 months. Mark Welter, Farmington, specialist at Amhurst H. Wilder Champlin, Mendota Heights, Kelly Wood, Chicago, Ill., Minn., is a customer service Foundation and is Minn., is a local government recently joined BSMG supervisor at MSAS Global collaborating with Ramsey auditor for the Office of the Worldwide as an account Logistics. County Community Minnesota State Auditor. director. Corrections in groups offered Lisa Dombroske, Renville, to probation clients. Minn., is a science teacher for Class Kim Chau Ngo, Winona, the BDRSH School District Minn., is interim Cultural #3001. Class of of ’96 Diversity Officer at Winona David Dopplehammer, ’94 Brian Cern, Milwaukee, Wis., State University, after serving Albert Lea, Minn., joined the Diego Abril, Decatur, Ga., is is pursuing a degree in theatre for two years as executive Albert Lea Police Department in sales/marketing for English at Cardinal Stritch University. director of Winona County’s as a police officer in American Import Export. He also wrote a play and had Project FINE. November, 1999. Shawn McMahon, Austin, it produced by fellow students Jennifer Ostergaard, Kevin Geist is an Minn., is assistant youth as a staged reading. Winona, Minn., received the investment representative for director for three Catholic Kathryn (Lynch) Rogalski, Governor’s Volunteer Award, a Kemper Funds in Chicago. churches. He is also pursuing Chicago, Ill., is attending the National Quality of Life Troy Gerry, Boulder, Colo., a law enforcement certificate master of arts program in Award, and was honored as at Riverland Community social services at the one of the 10 Outstanding College. University of Chicago. Young Minnesotans. Spencer Thomas, Ryan Tanke, Minneapolis, John Webster, Winona, Minneapolis, Minn., is Minn., is a sales executive for Minn., was “Pilate” in the St. executive vice president for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Peter Chorale Society LeasePoint.com. David Tibble, Chicago, Ill., production of “St. John Eric VanBrocklin, is acting in Chicago. He had a Passion” in March, 2000. Chanhassen, Minn., is a short run off Broadway before teacher at St. Hubert’s. Christmas 1999. Ann (Koenig) Class VanBrocklin, Chanhassen, of Minn., is a teacher at St. ’98 Class of Therese School. Amy Mertens, Prior Lake, ’95 Paul Zobitz, Minneapolis, Minn., is an account executive Sam Elder, Minneapolis, Minn., is an Information for Career Professionals since Minn., is a teacher in the Systems Specialist at the November, 1999. Minneapolis area. Minnesota Institute of Public Wendy Nelson, Morton John Heille, Lauderdale, Health. Grove, Ill., is a GIS technician Minn., is pastor at Gol for the Village of Vernon Hills. Laura Erickson ’99 married Eric Lutheran Church as of Melanie Smith, St. Paul, Aschenbrenner ’99, on July 24, September, 1999. He is also Minn., is a fifth-grade teacher 1999.

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is a sales assistant/ management trainee for Bisco Industries, Inc. Allison Lucca is attending Rush University-Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago for a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Rebecca McAulay, Winona, Minn., recently joined Mediawërks in the customer service department. Leah Mensink-Jacobson, Peterson, Minn., is an English teacher at Houston High School. She also won the LENDING SUPPORT adult category of an essay Several Saint Mary’s recent graduates were in attendance at the wedding of Courtney Keenan ’99 and Ben contest sponsored by Houston County Women’s Resource Young ’99. Matt Mueller, Lisa Brandt, Justin Bell, John Kopischke, Linda Fluck, Josh Feldman, Sarah Center. Mrotz, Allison Fritscher and Jeff Roy, all of the Class of 1999, along with ’98 graduates Shannon (Griffin) Amy L. Mueller, Winona, Weick and Jenny Foster, helped celebrate the occasion. Minn., is serving a one-year tour with the U.S. Army at Camp Humphrey in South Julie Girten ’92, Chris Suzanne Dahlin ’99, Samuel Jay, on March 2, 2000. Korea. McCarver ’92, and Tom Seattle, Wash., to Christophe Ed and Kathy (Finnegan John Walsh, Roselle, Ill., is McCarver ’94. Lefort, on March 18, 2000. ’83) O’Malley ’82, Des pursuing a master’s degree in Nathan Ahrens ’95, Laura Erickson ’99, Plaines, Ill., a daughter, Maeve telecommunications Sebeka, Minn., to Emily Rochester, Minn., to Eric Ann, on Feb. 25, 2000. management. He is also Kronebusch ’95, on Nov. 9, Aschenbrenner ’99, on July Dan and Katie (Arndt ’85) employed with Ameritech 1996. 24, 1999. Wedding party Simons, Arlington Heights, Cellular/SBC as an information Sam Elder ’95, Minneapolis, included Cindy Meiners ’99, Ill., a son, Luke Daniel, on systems engineer. Minn., to Noelle Miller ’97 Paula Erickson ’99, Sharon March 24, 1999. on August 14, 1999. Taylor ’99, and Sean Dave and Ellen (Osterhaus David Gregoria ’95, McLaughlin ’99. ’85) Stefaniak, Lakeville, Flowood, Miss., to Erin Courtney Keenan ’99, Minn., a daughter, Nicole Weddings Hanson ’95, on Jan. 8, 2000. Maple Grove, Minn., to Anastacia, on Oct. 7, 1999. Matthew Regan ’95, Eden Benjamin Young ’99, on Oct. She joins a brother, Sean, 2. Susan Russell ’82, Bemidji, Prairie, Minn., to Colleen, on 15, 1999. Wedding party and Thomas and Joan (Cox Minn., to Alan Curb, in Jan. 29, 2000. guests included Matt Mueller ’88) Mullins ’86, Oak Brook, August, 1999. Jesse Thomas ’95, Dundas, ’99, Lisa Brandt ’99, Justin Ill., a son, John (Jack) Cox, on Kathy Solheim ’86, Minn., to Megan Dusabek, on Bell ’99, Shannon (Griffin Dec. 8, 1999. He joins a Rothschild, Wis., to Ron Sept. 4, 1999. Best Man was ’98) Weick, John Kopischke brother, Ryan, 4, and a sister, Kowalke, in August, 1999. Spencer Thomas ’94. ’99, Linda Fluck ’99, Josh Elizabeth, 3. Stephen M. King ’88, Nicole Krejca ’96, Eagan, Feldman ’99, Sarah Mrotz Dean and Shannon Wagnild Farmington, Minn., to Shelley Minn., to Doug Junker, in ’99, Allison Fritscher ’99, ’86, Savage, Minn., a son, Powell, on May 15, 1999. Oct., 1999. Jeff Roy ’99, and Jenny Dean Michael, on Feb. 2, 2000. Sarah Dandelet ’91, Molly Huenecke ’97, Foster ’98. Paul and Jackie Chicago, Ill., to Leroy Downers Grove, Ill., to Joe (Maniscalco ’87) Adank ’87, Steinbacher, on Oct.3, 1998. Roenna, on Nov. 13, 1999. Lakeville, Minn., a son, Samual Timothy Swanson ’91, St. Sarah Caba ’98, Waconia, Leonard, on March 12, 1999. Louis Park, Minn., to Penelope Minn., to Kurt Rolf, on July 23, Births Michael and Mary (Lorenz Oswalt, on Oct. 30, 1999. 1999. Wedding party included ’89) Donohue ’87, Fridley, Beth Daly ’92, Downers Christine Layne ’98 and Minn., a son, Michael Jr., in Grove, Ill., to Patrick Lynch, Al and Jennifer Orsello ’69, Amy Belina ’98. Chicago, Ill., a daughter, Feb., 1999. on Dec. 4, 1999. Maid of Shannon Griffin ’98, Joe and Sharon (Ruminski Honor was Karen Daly ’89. Sophia Chantelle, on August Rochester, Minn., to Brandon 10, 1999. ’87) Tiffany ’87, Oswego, Ill., Susan Ann Weiner ’92, Weick, on June 26, 1999. a son, Daniel Joseph, on Oct. Elmwood Park, Ill., to Brian Phil and Anne Donovan Alex Hove ’98, Minneapolis, ’76, Schaumburg, Ill., a 23, 1999. Moore, in Oct., 1997. Minn., to Erin Kellie Collins Mike and Molly Updike ’87, Ann Marie Wolfe ’92, daughter, Mary Elizabeth, on ’99, on June 5, 1999. Dec. 23, 1998. She joins Crystal Lake, Ill., a son, John Rosemount, Minn., to Mark Wedding party included Joe (Jack) Patrick, on Oct. 8, 1999. Steenberg ’92, on Oct. 24, brothers, Michael, 11 and Cacka ’99, Mike McLain ’01, James, 7. He joins a sister, Meaghan, 2. 1998. Wedding party included Sherman Blake ’00, and Joseph and Dawn (DiPaolo Tara (Roling ’92) McCarver, Mike and Teresa Simonett Meredith Riewe ’02. ’77, Minnetonka, Minn., a son, ’88) Barrett, a daughter,

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Kendall, on Nov. 30, 1999. Eagan, Ill., a son, Dayton She joins a sister, Alexandra, 2, Robert, on Dec. 1, 1999. who shares the same birthday. Mike and Rebecca Farren C-SPAN co-founder Djonggi and Jean (Boduch ’93, North Mankato, Minn., a ’88) Situmeang ’88, Mt. daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen, Pleasant, Iowa, a daughter, on Sept. 3, 1999. She joins a Edward Allen ’52 dies Sophia Dee, on Nov. 21, 1999. brother, Jonathan, 2. She joins four brothers and James and Mary (Prantner dward Allen ’52, one of the one sister. ’95) McMenomy ’93, Eau Eoriginal founders of the John and Katie (Mullins Claire, Wis., a daughter, Anne cable network C-SPAN, died Jan. ’89) Burke ’89, Oak Brook, Elizabeth, on Dec. 18, 1999. 17, 2000. Ill., a son, Daniel Joseph, on She joins sister Bridget, 2. May 6, 1999. He joins sisters, Shawn and Rachelle Named a Saint Mary’s Uni- Colleen, 5 and Maggie, 3. (Kubicek ’94) McMahon ’94, versity Distinguished Alumnus in Jeff and Sarah Masgai ’89, Austin, Minn., a daughter, 1990, Allen received several hon- CottGrove, Minn., a daughter, Maria Clare, on Jan. 25, 1999. ors during his 30-plus years in the Brenna Jean, on Jan. 23, 1998. Edward and Valerie cable television industry, includ- John and Kimberly (Nagel (Monaghan ’95) Peterson ing the distinguished Vanguard Edward Allen ’52 ’89) Walsh, Woodridge, Ill., a ’94, Bolingbrook, Ill., twins, a son, Jack Patrick, on Dec. 1, son, Sage Garrick, and a Award (cable TV’s most presti- 1999. He joins a sister, Kylie, 5. daughter, Jade Jasmine, on gious award), and Cable Television Brian and Wendy Dimatteo March 2, 2000. Business Magazine named Allen “Executive of the Year” ’90, Brooklyn Park, Minn., a Nathan and Emily twice, in 1985 and again in 1991. daughter, Francesca, in 1999. (Kronebusch ’95) Ahrens Allen built and operated two of the first major Robert and Jennifer Grimm ’95, Sebeka, Minn., a son, broadband cable systems in the country in Winona ’90, St. Louis, Mo., a son, John Matthew Joseph, on Sept. 8, and La Crosse, Wis., and, in 1979 became one of the Robert, on Dec. 13, 1999. 1998. Pat and Colleen (Kelly ’90) original founders of C-SPAN (Cable Satellite Public Jennings, Chicago, Ill., a son, Affairs Network). C-SPAN, which was originally cre- Patrick, on August 26, 1999. ated to provide live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the He joins a brother, John Deaths U.S. House of Representatives, has since grown into a (Jack), 2. diverse information service that provides public affairs Donald P. Libera, Sr. ’35, programming 24 hours a day in a variety of formats. Winona, on Dec. 3, 1999. Allen, who was a charter member of C-SPAN’s John R. McGuire ’37, Red board of directors, served on the board from 1979- Bank, N.J., on Dec. 12, 1999. Peter and Karen (Hill ’91) 1991 and served as C-SPAN’s national chairman from Br. Thomas Smith, FSC Galvin ’91, Minnetrista, Minn., ’37, Memphis, Tenn., on 1982-1984. a daughter, Lillian Hart, on March 17, 2000. Feb. 14, 2000. She joins Joseph S. Blaschke ’38, sisters Shannon and Stephie. , Wis., on Feb. 7, 2000. Scott and Beth (Graham 2000. ’73, Port Washington, N.Y., on Michael A. Schall ’38, ’91) Kolzow, Villa Park, Ill., a John P. Lynard ’56, the death of his father, Daniel Rugby, N.D., on Jan. 8, 2000. son, Justin Ryan, on Nov. 5, Glendale, Calif., date unknown. E., on Jan. 5, 2000. James T. McDermott ’43, 1999. He joins brother, Tyler, Leonard A. Tushaus ’58, Rev. Michael J.D. Sandweg 1 Warrenton, Mo., on Jan. 9, White Bear Lake, Minn., on ’73, PortDes Sioux, Mo., on 2 /2. 2000. Terence and Barbara November 23, 1999. the death of his father, Gerard Rev. Harold J. Dittman ’45, (Butler ’89) Meagher ’91, Deacon James Gagnon ’65, K., on Feb. 18, 2000. Wabasha, Minn., on Dec. 25, Orland Hill, Ill., a son, Ryan Oak Brook, Ill., on March 5, Phil and Michelle (Galles 1999. Liam. He joins sister Meghan. 2000. ’79) Cochran ’77, DePere, Francis (Frank) W. Stiever Thomas and Rebecca (Zang Wis., Joe Cochran ’00, on the ’45, Wabasha, Minn., on ’92) Reynolds, Rockton, Ill., a death of Phil’s mother and Joe’s August 10, 1999. son, Elias Anthony, on Feb. grandmother, in Jan. 2000. William J. McGrath, Jr. ’49, 15, 2000. He joins brothers Sympathy to Matthew and Katy Smith 1 Winfield, Ill., on Oct. 19, 1999. ’81, Winona, on the death of Henry, 3, and Rudy, 2 /2. Robert Neeck ’50, Franklin, Brian and Shannon his mother, Patricia M., on Wis., August 3, 1999. Bernard L. Dalsin ’40, Edina, (Mullins ’93) Smith ’92, Nov. 24, 1999. Edward M. Allen ’50, Lake Minn., on the death of his Wheaton, Ill., a son, Samuel Patrick and Encarna Lucas San Marcos, Calif., Jan. 17, wife, Mary Jane, on Jan. 27, Addison, on Jan. 7, 2000. ’82, Madrid, Spain, on the 2000. 2000. Chad and Martha Witte ’92, death of his father, John (Jack) John J. Hamilton, Jr. ’54, James M. and Nancy Eagle Lake, Minn., a son, S., on Nov.23, 1999. St. Louis, Mo., March 20, 1998. (Jordan (G)) Bambenek ’67, Joseph Chad, on Dec. 14, Mark Guidinger ’83, Carl Kaminsky ’55, Winona, on the death of his 1999. Minnetonka, Minn., Peter Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 19, 2000. father, James A., on Feb. 26, Gavin and Stephanie Guidinger ’84, Winona, John (Jack) Palubicki ’56, 2000. (Teichert ’93) Duffy ’93, Minn., and Heidi Guidinger Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 25, Eugene and Rosanne Richie ’89, St. Paul, Minn., on the

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(continued from page 2) seems that Saint Mary’s College Calendar of Events was having difficulty filling its classrooms. Eighteen-year-olds Winona Campus would graduate and go into the service. It was 1945 and World War II was still going strong. Saint Mary’s had a complement of August, 2000 about 120 in a Navy V-12 unit. I 29 Classes in session surmise that the college adminis- trators felt 17-year-old boys that were capable students could fill September 5 President’s Convocation the void. So, at Christian 14-16 Arts Midwest Brother’s high schools in the Blind Boys of Alabama North Central states, a plan was 15 Altan devised. Why not admit some 17 Music faculty recital high school seniors and accelerate 29 Jazz concert November them by allowing them to take 29-Oct. 2 Uncle Harry 3 &4 Blue Angel their freshman year of college 29-Oct. 1 Family Weekend 5 Gilmore Creek Trio along with classes that would give 30 Choir & band concert 8 Music department recital them credit towards their senior 10-13 R.U.R. year of high school? 11 Student music recital At Cretin, of those who 14 Copland birthday recital applied, four were accepted. Only 16 Blind Boys of Alabama two of us actually took the opportu- 17-20 R.U.R. nity. They were Clarence Tessling 18 Student music recital and myself, Eugene Pinski. Altan 19 Chamber Orchestra 22-27 Thanksgiving recess Eugene Pinski ’49 Forest Lake, Minn. October December FOR THE REST OF MR. PINSKI’S 5-7 Shapiro & Smith 1-4 Nutcracker LETTER, GO TO: 8 Music department recital 5 Figliulo Recital Series 13 Mid-term 7 Directing 1 scenes 14-17 Autumn recess 8 Jazz / percussion concert 16-21 Kennedy’s Children 9 Choir concert 19 Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters 9-10 Theatre project death of their mother, Mary Lou. 10 Band concert Colleen Mowdy ’96, Burnsville, Minn., 24 Figliulo Recital Series on the death of her father, James D., in (faculty composers) 12 Music theatre Dec.1999. 29 Theatre project workshop / performance Michael Johnson ’98, Florisant, Mo., on 30-Sept. 4 Missoula 13 Dance Showcase the death of his mother, JoAnn, on Nov. 13 Music department recital 16, 1999. 15 Final examinations Merridith Morrison ’99, Crown Point, 20- Jan. 8 Christmas recess Ind., on the death of her grandmother, Wanda Kolbus, on Dec. 21, 1999. ≠ January, 2001 9 Classes in session 14 Music faculty recital 19-22 Kennedy’s Children 26-29 Kennedy’s Children

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