Greetings from promoted. At times, new ideas are created by rubbing two existing Manchester College! ideas together. Manchester College We began our new academic year, 2003- • Colleges that are “places of ideas” 04, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and we are in full celebrate academic freedom within stride for the 115th time since 1889. As is our which persons of competence and is at your fingertips tradition, we opened the year with Convoca- expertise speak or write from their tion. A few of our alumni could be there. For knowledge and experience; such most, this was not colleges acknowledge everyone’s at www. manchester.edu possible. right to free speech and expression; and they promote an open ex- So, I would like While we’d love to see you in person, you can visit Manchester to engage you – as an change of ideas. alumnus, alumna, or This means that controversy will not be a College at any time via the new web site. Look what you’ll find! another good friend— stranger on a good college’s campus. It will be with the issues that I an edgy place at times and not every person set before the College will understand how someone else could community. Manches- possibly differ from his or her own opinions ● Online giving opportunities that are so firmly held. Lest we worry, how- ter College is fully part ● Current MC events and news President Parker G. Marden of an ever-changing ever, about having too many conflicting or ● Campuswide calendar society and one that is facing new challenges as controversial ideas around, there is a marvelous we balance safety and security with our basic observation by Thomas Friedman, a New York ● Alumni events Times columnist. In reporting on the contro- freedoms. We must confront, perhaps even ● Manchester Magazine online preserve, the “big ideas” that formed our versy at the University of North Carolina when nation. parts of the Koran were assigned as reading ● Sports schedules and facts Over the next year, as we explore the for all incoming students, he wrote: ● Find your alumni friends issues I raised, I would welcome your views. “One is reminded of Harry Lime’s ● Alumni chat rooms Too often, we think of Manchester as either a famous quip in the movie, The Third Man place that is one-sided politically or, overall, not – that 30 years of noisy, violent churning ● Contact information for all especially vibrant in handling ideas. I think we under the Borgias in Italy produced departments actually do much better than that, and can do Michelangelo, Leonardo de Vinci, and the ● Live campus photos on Spartan better still—to the benefit of the holders of all Renaissance, while 500 years of peace, opinions. So, I encourage you to consider my quiet, and harmony in Switzerland Cam produced the cuckoo clock.” message in Convocation, as offered below, and ● Virtual campus tour offer me your ideas. This year is one in which we should ● A new “clickable” campus map At Manchester, we need a new openness welcome the “noise” from the diversity of to differences in intellectual matters. We need ideas (although without the Borgias’ violence), with photos especially because it is a time when some to hear all voices – conservative, moderate, ● A special site for prospective liberal. We need to hold our ground on what would have us narrow our thinking, arguing we think and believe; we need to test ideas that that it is disloyal to ask about causes and students are long-held; and we need to explore new reasons when full loyalty is needed. When I ● Student success stories possibilities, just in case they make more sense. met with the faculty to look ahead to the new ● An MC photo album We need to appreciate diversity in ideas. academic year, I celebrated their shared excel- We need to understand and celebrate this lence as teachers, noting how many of them ● FAQs regularly ask the really important questions: three-part construction. ● Super-efficient Google search Why? Why not? What do you think? Ask • Manchester is a good college. engine • Good colleges are places of ideas. these questions yourselves—of yourself, of Ideas are presented, exchanged, each other. We are ill-served by those who tested, evaluated, accepted, rejected, seek to shape the contours of another’s mind. refuted, modified, defended, and Please continue reading on Page 46 Inside The McQuinns. Life insurance leverages up President of the College regular tithing to her alma Parker G. Marden mater. Page 6 Vice President for Advancement (to Aug. 15, 2003) Timothy A. McElwee ’78 Vada Musser ’40 Reiff. Director of Development Teacher’s circular giving Mary L. Chrastil enables others to get their teaching degrees. Director of The Manchester Fund Page 15 Cathy D. Gatchel The Rupel Family. Director of Gift Planning An incredible story about Edwin L. Cable ’78 an incredible family devoted to MC and philanthropy. Alumni Association Executive Director Page 24 Gary E. Montel ’65 Mark B. Heiden ’01. Editor This young alumnus has Jeri S. Kornegay lots of ideas about how to support Manchester. Honor Roll Page 33 Rita J. Schroll The Ball-Millers. Lessons in poverty fueled Contributors this couple’s passion for Jacinth T. Planer Laura L. Sloop ’99 giving back to MC. Page 37 Cover Design Daniel R. Chudzynski The St. Johns. They literally gave away the Cover photo: Sisters Annabel Rupel ’41 and Esther F. family farm to MC, but not Rupel ’47 at an August 2003 Farmer’s Market in downtown North Manchester. They share proceeds from their sales with their retirement income. Manchester College. Photo by Jacinth T. Planer. Page 47 ©2003 Manchester College This Honor Roll magazine is published annually by Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962, and mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of Manchester College. Postmaster: Send address changes to Manchester ... Magazine, Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., The Honor Roll North Manchester, IN 46962-1276. The President’s Circle 5 Philanthropy Clubs 8 Please keep in touch! Alumni by Class 21 1-888-257-2586 Memorial and Endowed Funds 34 www.manchester.edu Trusts, Churches, Organizations 40-42 [email protected] Otho Winger Society 43 2002-2003 MANCHESTER PHILANTHROPY 3 anchester College philanthropists are the best in the world. OK, so I’m Mbiased, but I do believe this abso- lutely. In economic times that are at best “chal- lenging,” Manchester College philanthropists answered the call (sometimes literally during our Mission Statement student phonathon), providing generous support in the last fiscal year. This Honor Roll is a Manchester College is an independent, co- celebration of gifts received July 1, 2002 through educational college in the liberal arts tradi- June 30, 2003. tion, affiliated with the Church of the Breth- ren. It is committed to being a community of The heart of all gifts we receive is our Manches- ter Fund. This basic fund helps ensure the faith and learning. Manchester affirms the budget is balanced and relevance of values to the search for knowl- student needs are met. Gifts edge and has a dual commitment to intellec- to the Manchester Fund help tual integrity and Christian faith, believing attract and retain a caring that sound scholarship and learning can faculty, enable upgrades to our strengthen both. technology and provide financial aid to 98 percent of The College welcomes students of diverse our students. interests and ages, as well as those of differ- In the College year ending June 30, 2003, our ent ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. philanthropists exceeded the Manchester Fund Within the constraints of financial responsi- goal by more than $8,000 – at 8 percent more bility, the educational program combines than the previous year. That success lies in the liberal education, career preparation, and loyalty of our philanthropists. Last year, more education for service, while fostering a desire contributors renewed and increased their gifts to improve the quality of life. Manchester than ever before. In addition, 373 people gave to College seeks to graduate people who pos- Manchester College for the first time. Our overall sess ability and conviction, and who under- alumni giving rate increased to 30.6 percent. stand truth as it is perceived from scientific, These statistics are important not only for the moral, philosophical, and historical perspec- financial support they represent but also for the tives. overall strength they indicate. That is, as more of our alumni and friends invest in Manchester Within a long tradition of concern for peace College, the stronger the institution grows. The and justice, Manchester College intends to percentage of alumni who support Manchester is develop an international consciousness, a an important baseline as we apply for grants from respect for ethnic and cultural pluralism, and Lilly Endowment Inc. and other large founda- an appreciation for the infinite worth of tions and as we continue to shine in the “Best every person. A central goal of the College Colleges” guide of U.S. News & World Report. community is to create an environment On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, which nurtures a sense of self-identity, a thank you for your worthy investment. Your strong personal faith, a dedication to the generosity makes Manchester College strong. service of others, and an acceptance of the demands of responsible citizenship. Cathy Gatchel Director of The Manchester Fund 4 2002-2003 MANCHESTER PHILANTHROPY The President’s Circle recognizes the generous annual contributions of $1,000 or more from our alumni and friends. Founder Mrs. Ruth N. Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Horn Mrs. Susan R. Brennan ($25,000+) Mr.