Sir Harold Kroto (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 11) Alan G. Marshall, FSU profes- He was an assistant professor He was an assistant 1995 to 2001, as presi- From esult, he won over many skepti- fullerenes is a testament to their fullerenes potential. enormous commercial noticeable (starting with the Hall noticeable ring he still wears— of Fame earned as an FSU athlete). College, a at Bethune-Cookman institution minority-dominated and that taught him an awareness the rights of all for appreciation he was vice president races. Later, Community of Daytona Beach of In- College and president and Univer- dependent Colleges sities of Florida. in pulled dent of TCC, Wetherell grants and substantially larger that made it possi- other revenues and ble for the college to grow As a and faculty. add programs r cal faculty members who had not (Continued on page 11) ball has the 60 axol has not only saved thousands of lives but has also Thanks to Taxol, Holton and his colleagues now can Thanks to Taxol, T of millions generating hundreds are revenues The Taxol Holton says “some of the best discoveries have been done For the story of Taxol, how it was discovered and synthesized ganic chemist Robert Holton and his team became world- ganic chemist Robert Holton and his team r poorly ventilated and outdat- famous working in a crowded, they found a way to artificially ed laboratory at FSU, where so far. cancer drugs one of the most successful make Taxol, afford a modern, fully equipped laboratory to carry out their afford drugs. complex experiments and make new cancer-fighting changed the way chemistry does business at FSU. for FSU, and now some of those royal- of dollars in royalties ties will be used to build a $46-million chemistry laboratory. to work in a better place in the worst places,” but he’s ready than the aging Dittmer Laboratory of Chemistry and he first synthesized Taxol. where Biochemistry, and what it meant for Florida State and thousands of cancer patients, see pages 8-9 Taxol pays for new chemistry lab Taxol pays for new chemistry etherell has moved quickly etherell Because the C "T.K. is a whirling dervish," is a "T.K. W In all those jobs, Wetherell’s The discovery of buckyballs etherell’s speed at taking charge. at taking charge. speed etherell’s eferred to as buckyballs. eferred sided (pentagonal) surfaces. same pattern as the geodesic American dome designed by R. Buckminster Fuller, architect the new carbon molecule was dubbed buckminsterfullerene. Because soccer balls also contain the same pattern of hexagons and often are pentagons, fullerenes r W of the said Lee Hinkle, a member is "There of Trustees. FSU Board to hap- the potential for something and we'll all be shak- pen quickly, 'What was ing our heads going, that?’" a star football player at before—as he earned three FSU, where (bachelor’s,degrees master’s and including Ph.D.); as an educator, of Tallahassee six years in charge Community College; as a legisla- 1980 to 1990; and then as tor from top man in the Florida House of 1990 to 1992. from Representatives accomplishments have been initiated an entirely new field of initiated an entirely aimed at chemistry research of understanding the properties these unusual molecules. commer- Although a large-scale cial application has yet to be number of found, the growing than 500 in the U.S. patents (more Patent database alone) involving O , a highly sym- 60 etherell took over etherell nce he had the job, T.K. nce he had W of quickly as president “I'm ready to start working," to start “I'm ready of Board On Jan. 2, the state Sandy D’Alem- He replaced surprised by Few were "He is a very exciting teacher, and his colleagues Until Kroto etherell, 57, said Dec. 18, when 57, said etherell, ustees had just chosen him to be ustees had just chosen Naresh Dalal, FSU chemistry chairman

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Message from President T.K.Wetherell Message from President T.K.Wetherell budget puts state Help! Proposed at risk Florida state universities University, I ask you to help us University, make the case for funding FSU by sending an e- appropriately mail message, fax or letter to Let your state legislators today. your opinion about them read until March 4, the Florida Leg- 4, the until March begun work has already islature budget for state on a proposed 2003-2004, which I believe puts at risk the state’s higher educa- tion system in favor of the man- K-12 class size. date to reduce This is an unnecessary conflict. A Ryals Lee/FSU Photo Lab Photo Lee/FSU Ryals 2 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 3 FSU scientists work on water crisis in Central Asia Long journey brings him to medical school Dominated by a long range of associate director for technology leaving behind a harmful layer of By Nancy Kinnally Vietnam. "It took me all day." honors from the University of high mountains with glaciers, fer- deployment of the FSU team. chemical pesticides and contami- Director of public information Le worked long hours at the Florida, is the last one in school. tile valleys and sandy deserts "Compared to Central Asia, nating substances that are then Florida State College of Medicine laundromat seven days a week so He says his mother was "over- with dunes, Central Asia might the quality of water in the United picked up by the wind and blown that her children could all get an come with joy" when he told her Phuong Nguyen's journey to once have been a paradise to States is high,” Kuperberg said. into toxic dust storms," he said. education. Family members rec- he was coming home to go to the FSU College of Medicine Arabs and Mongols—until the “Here the water that comes from In rural areas "many people ommended she send the older medical school at FSU. began in 1981, when his mother, Soviets transformed it into one of the tap has been treated for drink- get their water directly from con- children to work to help support Now, at age 62, Le still works Yen Le, carried him, then 18 the largest producers of cotton in ing purposes. Also, there is a lot of taminated streams and wells,” he the family instead, but Le refused, every day at Coin-O-Magic. months old, onto an overcrowd- the world. effort in Tallahassee for recycling said. As a result, water-borne dis- saying she didn't want them to Phuong often stops by to check on ed boat headed from Ca Mau, Cotton came at a high envi- water." eases are constant. resent it later. her. Vietnam, to Thailand. ronmental price, which five for- Kuperberg said that in "Unfortunately, these are poor Le's daughter and three oldest "The reason I've been working For four days and four nights, mer Soviet Union republics are Tallahassee waste water is not countries, and when you have sons have earned bachelor's so hard for the past so many years Phuong, his mother and about 30 paying now, said Norbert wasted; "It goes to water the problems of food and you need to degrees in computer science from is just for her, just to show her that fellow Vietnamese refugees sur- Barszczewski (pronounced Bar- field." eat, the quality of your water is FSU and succeeded in their we are grateful, and that without vived on what little food and shefsky), a research assistant with Beginning in 1966, Tallahassee secondary," he said. careers. her none of us would be where we water they'd carried on board or FSU's Institute for International was one of the first municipalities The biggest challenge, said Phuong, who graduated with are," he said. could get from passing Thai fish- Cooperative Environmental Re- to use treated effluent water to Barszczewski, is in persuading ermen in exchange for their few search. irrigate crops. Various crops such the authorities of the former belongings. Fifty years after the Soviets as canola, corn, soybeans, hay Soviet republics to take action. New medical faculty "There was no room to lie began constructing inadequate and sorghum are grown year- "They have autocratic politi- down (on the boat)," Le said. J. Ocie Harris M.D. has replaced Joseph irrigation systems for the mass sea. enough food, and the people are round for purposes including cal systems, so the decisions The gold jewelry that Scherger M.D. as dean of the FSU College of production of cotton and rice in "The sea has lost over 60 per- suffering malnutrition, anemia feed for the neighboring farmers’ sometimes are made on personal Phuong's mother used to pay for Medicine. Harris was associate dean for clinical Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turk- cent of its area and approximately and related diseases. cattle. interest rather than public inter- their passage was only a small affairs at the college. menistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajiki- 80 percent of its volume," Last September, Barszczewski The water that isn't absorbed est," he said. In Central Asia, Nancy Kinnally part of the price of leaving Scherger, the first dean of the college of stan, the Asian paradise has Barszczewski said. and five others from the FSU by the crops, Kuperberg said, "democracy is still under con- Yen Le, left, and Phuong Nguyen Vietnam. medicine, was reassigned to teaching. become an arid and contaminat- What little water is left is a Institute traveled to Almaty, eventually reaches the Floridan struction." Imprisoned three times, along camp. The family, minus Dr. Harris’ re- ed land, where water is scarce concentrated broth of salt and Kazakhstan, in an effort to help Aquifer, the source of drinking An optimistic Barszczewski Using broken English, Le with her four older children, after Phuong's father, who had stayed search interests in- and deadly. chemicals that can no longer sup- save Central Asia from the envi- water in Tallahassee. But the believes the final product of the negotiated to buy the laundromat attempts to escape Communist behind in Vietnam, was eventual- clude medical educa- The irrigation and drainage port the life around it. ronmental crisis. water is treated further before it Central Asia meeting will be with $2,500 down, promising to rule, Le had decided to send ly reunited in Bangkok. tion and the effects of systems built during the Cold The fishing industry has They met with representa- becomes drinking water. seen "one day when we watch pay the rest of the $25,000 sale J. Ocie Harris ahead the older ones—ages 10 to Le’s sister, brother and mother cigarette smoke on War have taken so much water almost disappeared, and the tives of NATO's Science The quality of the water is also the news and see something price over three years. 19—hoping that if they were had settled in Tallahassee, and pulmonary defense mechanisms. He is the from the rivers that fed the Aral region is becoming dry and Programme and other interna- checked with monitoring wells at good being created in one of Le returned home that night caught without her, they would with sponsorship from a local author of more than 70 abstracts and academic Sea that they no longer feed the unproductive. There is not tional organizations. various locations and depths, these countries." and persuaded her brother-in-law not be put in prison. Catholic church, she and her five publications. Astudy presented by the FSU Kuperberg said. FSU's participation in saving to lend her the down payment, Throughout her ordeal at sea, children were able to join them. Alma Littles M.D., chairwoman of the team, noting the results of Kuperberg, who teaches eco- the Aral Sea and fighting pollu- and by 9 a.m. the next day, Le Le could only wonder what had When Le arrived in Tallahas- owned Coin-O-Magic. department of family medicine and rural decades of mismanagement of logical toxicology and risk assess- tion in Central Asia, he said, Alma Littles happened to her four other chil- see, a church volunteer took her health at the college, water in Central Asia, proposed ment at FSU and FAMU, said "will probably remain only as a Phuong spent his toddler dren, who had left on a similar to buy groceries for the family. will be appointed associate dean. ways to treat water similar to the Tallahassee methods could work small brick in a big bridge to a years perched on his mother's hip boat two weeks earlier. Not realizing that Le had no The new college has also hired new heads methods used in Tallahassee, well in Central Asia. better world for people there." at Coin-O-Magic's cash register, After arriving in a refugee money, the volunteer left her in for two departments: according to Michael Kuperberg, "The dried up [Aral] Sea is —Vida Volkert seated in front of her at the count- By Karl Brozyna camp in Thailand, it took Le three front of the Publix supermarket er, or propped up behind her at the Kenneth Brummel-Smith M.D., a national months to locate her other chil- on Pensacola Street and promised sewing table when she did alter- leader in geriatrics, was named chairman of the dren, who were in a different to pick her up in an hour. ation work for a department store department of geriatrics. Suzanne Johnson is New trustees on FSU Board With nothing else to do, Le to make extra money. chairwoman of the department of medical board of trustees of the Ringling wandered until she saw a coin "I hemmed a pair of pants for humanities and social sciences. School of Art and Design. laundry across the street with a $5 or $6," said Le, who had learned FSU’s two-year-old College of Medicine Kenneth Brummel- Richard is currently working Vol. 8 No. 5 received its provisional accreditation Oct. 17. www.fsu.edu/~fstime/FS-Times/ "for sale" sign in the window. only rudimentary sewing in Smith on a documentary about Ca Florida State Times is published 7 times annu- Dyana L. R. Ellis aly by the Florida State University Communi- Congratulations my time at FSU: James White. d'Zan, the palace at the John and cations Group, Alumni Association and the Mable Ringling Museum of Art FSU Foundation to keep alumni, friends, facul- I thoroughly enjoyed reading Letters to the Editor I was told that he had passed ty and staff informed about FSU’s growth, Bayard Stern's piece in the provided three-room apartment, Hawk Down fame. I don't know if away just days prior to my visit, and in Sarasota, and is planning a change, needs and accomplishments. Views documentary about the children expressed in the Florida State Times are not nec- November issue about Bill but he enjoyed his football. Danny was in the ROTC program, I was crushed. Everyone has a essarily the views of university officials or the Durham's role in the creation of the As an Air Force veteran working but he did graduate from FSU in teacher in their lives who made an who disappeared in Argentina newspaper staff. Inclusion of underwriting does not constitute an endorsement of the prod- Osceola & Renegade tradition. It's at the U.S. Army CECOM 1973. Danny was a star high school impact on them, and Professor during the military regime of ucts or services. Lesley Ibanez good to see Mr. Durham getting Acquisition Center, Ft. Monmouth, quarterback from Cocoa (Fla.) High, White was that teacher for me. He the 1970s. Editor-in-Chief: well deserved credit for his generous N.J., I strongly support Coach having helped his school to win four was so good that I took an extra Student: Lesley Ibanez, 20, of St. Petersburg, junior, majoring Richard earned a bachelor of Margaret Leonard and unselfish contributions. Bowden's use of the motto. I have more football games than it did in class within my major just to hear fine arts degree in film arts from Design and Production: in psychology Ed Augustyniak Congratulations on the 25th flown from Newark to San Francisco the previous year. On Oct. 3, 1993, him lecture. California College of Arts and Managing Editor: anniversary of this wonderful sym- on United's flights, in support of LTC McKnight commanded the He was an incredibly accom- Professor: Dyana L. R. Ellis, a graduate assistant Crafts in 1975, a master of arts Bayard Stern bol! It is one of the most recognized buying batteries that power equip- ground convoy in Mogadishu and plished man and a role model for degree from California State Staff Writer: and revered images in college ath- ment for the complete military, and proved himself a leader. To become me. His professional life was one Vida Volkert letics.… that leader, he had many learning that at the time I wished to emulate. Subject: Spanish Valliere Richard Auzenne Jim Smith University in 1977 and a doctor- Editorial Assistant: could have been on that fateful ate in communication from FSU Karl Brozyna Kristi Scottaline, B.S. '02 Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. Had I experiences, including that as a From beat cop to detective, to spe- cial forces, to attorney, to college What makes her great: Dyana Ellis makes class entertaining The FSU Board of Trustees general. in 1989. Director of FSU Photo Lab: been on that flight, I would have quarterback. With this, I say that Ryals Lee Let’s roll again Coach Bowden has every right to professor. His many highlights and challenging. She has a great sense of humor and is always acquired two new members in Amendment 11, which was Smith, 62, who has held supported the passenger takeover President of University I wholly disagree with USAF Lt. and would have been honored with use the motto that emulates our included his work during the prose- willing to listen to and help out students. January—one appointed by adopted by Florida voters in many high positions in state Communications: Horn's letter to the editor in the Coach Bowden's motto. I believe heroes, "Let's Roll." cution of Ted Bundy. Gov. Jeb Bush and the other November, requires, among government, is currently a part- Franklin D. Murphy November 2002 issue of the FSU that Coach Bowden should be Donald L. Baldwin, B.A. '76, I only wish I had the opportuni- joining the trustees automatical- other things, that faculty be rep- ner with Smith, Ballard, To suggest news stories, write to the Florida “Señora Ellis would always have a positive attitude and Times, in which he expressed disap- instilling the values of our heroes, M.A.'77 ty to talk to him one last time, and I ly because she is president of resented on the boards of Bradshaw and Logan. State Times, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, Suite 104, encourage me to work to the best of my abilities. She took the Tallahassee, Fla. 32310-6068 or e-mail the editor: pointment with Coach Bowden's and I fully support the motto emu- am deeply upset that there was no FSU’s Faculty Senate. time to actually get to know the students on a more personal trustees of the state's 11 public He majored in public admin- [email protected]. To submit address use of "Let's Roll" as his motto for the lating them. Professor was role model mention of his death in your last level and was able to motivate us to work harder. They are Valliere Richard universities. istration at Florida State and changes, news for NewsNotes or In Memoriam, call Alumni Affairs at 850-644-2761. current football season. The motto Insofar as the military academies It is with great disappointment two issues. “Señora Ellis always makes sure that class is interactive and Auzenne, a professor, writer, "The big step here is faculty earned a law degree at Stetson. Underwriting is handled by the Florida State has… no relationship to the plight having exclusive rights to the that I write to you today. I am a '95 Sincerely, creative from using computer lab resources to making group producer and documentary having a voice at the table," said Smith has held two state University Communications Group. For rates, of armed forces personnel deployed motto, I strongly disagree. FSU has graduate of FSU and the School of Matt Mucci call Charles M. Allen Jr. at (850) 487-3170 ext. videos. filmmaker; and Jim Smith, an Richard, 50, assistant director of Cabinet offices, attorney general 320, Frank Flynn at (850) 487-3170 ext. 317. around the world, living in tents (oh an ROTC program, and we may Criminology. Recently, I went on “She was understanding and willing to work with students FSU alumnus, lobbyist and the FSU School of Motion from 1979 to 1987 and secretary Florida State Times is available in alternative yes, numerous civilians also). A close have some heroes coming out of campus to purchase a School of Editor’s note: The Florida State attorney who has been Florida’s format upon request. It was published at a cost friend of mine was enlisted with the program. One person comes to Criminology T-shirt and inquired Times reported Mr. White’s death in having problems. She always made sure to offer positive com- Picture and Recording Arts. of state from 1987 to 1994. of $27,000 or 60 cents per copy. ments to give students the extra confidence they might need.” secretary of state and attorney She is also a member of the —Vida Volkert It is printed on recycled paper. seven children in a government- mind, Danny McKnight of Black about my favorite professor during the November 2002 issue. 4 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 5

New concertos recorded lift your spirits. Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, an FSU Anxiety? Heartburn? Mi- In Catlin’s painting, Osceola wore the distinc- FSU grads are networkers alumna, an Eppes professor and a graines? There's a remedy for tive Seminole turban accented with three ostrich Pulitzer-prize winning composer, those and just about every other plumes. Around his neck, he dangled metalwork common malady. of heavy Seminole gorgets (metal plates on Usatine, a family physician chains). On his wrists were metal bracelets tight- who first tried yoga in college, Original ening the loose sleeves of his knee-length jacket. swans covering more than 20 symbols, or glyphs, on a cylinder often recommended yoga to The portrait can only suggest the richness of years. seal used to make imprints and patients to help them manage the design and color in the calico material of During the study, Funk and on fragments of a greenstone stress and even quit smoking. In Seminoles Osceola’s tunic. The artist’s detail does depict the other researchers would cap- plaque. laborious beadwork that decorated Osceola’s ture swans at the break of dawn The evidence of ancient writ- f art is a form of language, the Seminoles waist sash and shoes. to administer the vaccine and ing was found in southeastern have used its elements—color, design, tech- More dramatic, however, but less familiar than record the swan’s weight, sex, Mexico, near the Olmec site of La nique and medium—to speak volumes. the painting of Osceola’s majesty, were his last wing span and beak length, the Venta, close to the Gulf of Mexico I A prime example of that artistic communica- moments before his death at Fort Moultrie on Jan. pH levels of its body fluids and in Tabasco State. It was dated at tion can be attributed to Osceola, the famous 30, 1838. measure its blood pressure and about 650 B.C. Seminole warrior. At the peak of his struggle According to various accounts attributed to blood chemistry. Before that discovery, scholars against the demands of the Osceola’s attending physi- Along with their vaccination had believed that the earliest Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Winston Scott U.S. government to clear the cian, Dr. Frederick Weedon, results, the researchers are com- Winston Scott is moving from American writing was about 300 Seminoles out of Florida, the dying Seminole got out of Megan Ahearn has recently released a compact piling a book, “Swankeepers the post of vice president for stu- years later, by the Zapotecs in Osceola used the talents of his sick bed, dressed in his disc with three of her concertos Handbook: A Guide to the Care dent affairs to take a teaching and Oaxaca, and 500 years later, by Seminole artisans to convey shirt, leggings and moccasins On a sunny, slightly breezy Florida Project helps several plays recorded by Koch International. of Captive Swans.” administrative position in the the Mayans in southern Mexico dramatic messages of power and strapped on his war Sunday afternoon in early each year. Zwilich has a doctorate in engineering school, where he and Central America. and strength. regalia—his bullet pouch December, about 40 people filed “I only submitted the first act, Lightening the burden The Olmecs, sculptors of mas- composition from Juilliard, and joins Norm Thagard, once an Dr. Richard Usatine Osceola was painted and and powder horn. into the tiny Tamarind Theater on so of course they picked that the Juilliard Orchestra performed The altruism of Claude astronaut and now associate dean sive stone heads with exaggerat- sketched by several artists, After dressing, according trendy Franklin Street in one,” Soland said. “I only had 10 her Symposium for Orchestra in Pepper, the Florida politician of college relations. ed lips, built their culture for 1997, when he suffered recurring but George Catlin, an to Dorothy Downs in her Hollywood, Calif., and sat close days to write and finish up the 1975, launching her as an interna- known throughout his life for try- A U.S. Navy captain, NASA about 1,000 years before the back pain after a car accident, he American known for his book, "Art of the Florida together buzzing about the new second act.” tionally respected composer. astronaut and engineer, Scott, 52, Zapotecs began to write in 300 was referred to Payne for yoga work on Native Americans, Seminole and Miccosukee comedy, “Waiting,” they were Soland scored another coup In 1995, she was the first per- left NASA to become associate B.C. therapy. His back pain disap- painted one of the most pop- Indians," Osceola held a mir- about to see. when fellow FSU theatre alum- son appointed to the Carnegie vice president for student affairs Pohl's group said the excava- peared, and the pair began collab- ular representations. ror and painted one half of They wondered what the nus and Florida Project member Hall Composer's Chair, and in at FSU in August 1999. He tions found evidence of a connec- orating on providing yoga thera- Osceola granted permis- his face, neck, throat, wrists, characters were “waiting” for. Chip Chalmers became director 2000, she came to Florida State as became vice president for student tion between Olmec writing, the py education to medical students sion to Catlin to paint him the backs of his hands, and “I think it’s about waiting for of her play. Chalmers, a an Eppes professor. affairs in January 2000. 260-day calendar and kingship, at the University of California at standing in full splendor in the handle of his knife with sex,” one man said. Tallahassee native, is a veteran tel- Zwilich’s new compact disc is A native of Miami, Scott all contained in later Mesoameri- Los Angeles. 1837, holding a rifle as he vermillion (a yellowish-red The woman to his left replied, evision director. He has directed can cultures. While the authors are careful would have held a scepter, pigment); this was a practice “It’s about waiting for other such television hits as “Star Trek: available at ArkiVmusic or at earned a bachelor of arts degree Osceola by Gearge Catlin Amazon. in music in 1972 from FSU. He "We're seeing evidence of a to note that "Yoga Rx" is not and dressed in clothing and when an irrevocable oath of things as well.” The Next Generation,” “Melrose also has a master’s in aeronautical mother culture," she told the New meant to replace modern medical jewelry worthy of any leader of a great nation. war and destruction was taken. Both were right. And as the Place” and “Miami Vice.” Swan vaccines engineering from the U.S. Naval York Times. treatment, they say yoga therapy As the story goes, Catlin had rushed to Fort Osceola then arranged his turban and feathers, curtain rose, the tiny Tamarind Florida Project began in New An FSU professor is helping Postgraduate School. can complement medical treat- Moultrie, S.C., to paint Osceola after the guerilla shook hands with those who were present, was Theater seemed to grow. It all of a York City in 1984 as a networking to save swans from botulism. Scott has been on two space Yoga heals ment, and patients should see leader was captured by military forces under a helped back to his bed, "placed his knife on his sudden felt like the Kennedy tool for alumni of FSU, the Asolo Yoga may be one of the chest, and quietly died." —Dana Peck Fanchon Funk, FSU educa- Claude Pepper missions, including the Space considerable results within a cou- flag of truce—and then imprisoned. Center as the first couple came Conservatory and the Burt tional leadership professor who Shuttle Columbia in 1997, when hottest fitness trends sweeping ple of weeks and significant onto the stage and talked about Reynolds Institute for Theater has specialized in science educa- ing to "…lighten the burden upon he and another astronaut the country, but a Florida State changes within three months. why they were “waiting” to have Training. Today, the group is tion, is part of a research team that those who suffer," was renewed retrieved the out-of-control University medical educator says sex until marriage. When the cur- nationwide. Most recently, the has successfully tested a vaccine recently with a gift to Florida Spartan satellite and placed it it may also be the prescription for Studying abroad Southern California Seminole Club tain closed on the last scene—cen- Los Angeles branch has taken off State University. back on the Space Shuttle ailments ranging from headaches Florida State students are In a dimly lit sports bar in members of the Southern believed this was a good way to tered on an aging man who was with about 100 members. The Claude Pepper Found- Columbia. to heart disease. more likely than most to study Santa Monica, Calif., fans in cardi- California Seminole Club. see some friendly faces,” said “waiting” to go to heaven to see Hilde Garcia, a 1988 graduate ation gave $4 million to the Thagard, 59, is a graduate of Dr. Richard Usatine, associate abroad at some point in their nal and gold USC T-shirts cheered Dan Wegner, acting president Flaherty. “I have honestly met his beloved wife, the tiny of the FSU School of Theatre, Claude Pepper Center at Florida FSU and a medical doctor, as well dean of medical education at the undergraduate years. on the University of Southern of the group, said it has 200 paid more people from here than from Tamarind was small and intimate began the Los Angeles chapter of State with an expectation that the as an astronaut and engineer. As a FSU College of Medicine, is the In the 2000-2001 school year, California Trojans against the members, 400 on the mailing list my apartment complex or from once more. the Florida Project in 2000, when contribution would be matched marine captain, he flew combat co-author, along with yoga thera- FSU had 1,464 students studying Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. and 550 in the database. my job.” Though the stage was far she moved from New York City. this year by the state. missions in Vietnam. He has also pist Larry Payne, of "Yoga Rx" abroad in 37 programs, from A smaller crowd, wearing gar- Some, like Cassamajor, said Flaherty joined other from the FSU campus in Joining the project has other The money will be spent on spent more than 140 days in (2002, Broadway Press), a new Spain and England to Ghana and net and gold, sat in the center of that watching the games with Seminoles at the club’s Okto- Tallahassee, there were many practical purposes besides find- continuing educational research space, including 115 days on the book that offers step-by-step pro- Vietnam. the bar, riveted on their own col- other Seminoles and a few beers is berfest in Torrance, Calif., the Nov. Seminoles in the house who ing jobs. Each new member into public policies, especially Russian Mir 18 mission in 1995. grams to promote health, well- FSU came in fourth in a list of lege football game. They were their major alumni activity. 9 Garnet and Gold Night at the made the production possible. receives a packet in Los Angeles those regarding the aging, as well ness and healing for common ail- Florida State alumni, gathered for Others said the group has Tamarind Theater in Hollywood, The FSU alumni included and New York, with tips on find- as sponsoring Florida projects for Ancient writing ments. the game against the Gators. become their social outlet. Calif., and the new play Lisa Soland, the playwright; Chip ing an apartment, where to get children. Currently the center is There is evidence now that "Yoga can be as important as Both crowds got what they Kerry Flaherty, a 1998 biology “Waiting,” by FSU graduate Lisa Chalmers, the director; Scott headshots taken and names and developing virtual visits via the the first writing in the New World any medication," Usatine said. wanted: USC beat Notre Dame 44- graduate who works for the U.S. Soland (see story on this page). Ford, Cynthia Beckert and Julie numbers of acting coaches. Fanchon Funk web to the Claude Pepper was done 2,600 years ago by the "This is a lifestyle change. This is a 13, and FSU beat Florida 31-14. Forest Service, moved to Southern Mike Swift, a 1984 accounting Shimer, actors; and Hilde Garcia, “We offer these grads some- to prevent botulism in captive Museum at Florida State’s main Olmecs of ancient Mexico. way to improve the quality of The Noles’ games are a ritual California four months ago. graduate who owns his own small the producer. An FSU alumnus, thing they don’t get in school,” swan populations. campus. your life." in Southern California. “I knew I had to meet some business, said the group also Tom Kendall, owns the Tamarind Garcia said. “You learn acting in As part of a three-year study, "The excellent partnership For each type of ailment, Maurice Cassamajor, a 1993 people, and I throws a great party every year. At Theater. Many people who built college, not these practical six researchers, including Funk, between the foundation and Usatine and Payne recommend film school graduate and a writer the most recent gathering, Swift the sets and set up the lighting are things.” established protocols for inoculat- Florida State University in sup- prescriptions that combine a spe- in the film industry, said it is natu- said the group met FSU quarter- FSU grads. And even the audi- The project holds annual net- ing swans with a vaccine for the port of the Pepper Center has cific yoga routine with common- ral to go to games with other back Chris Rix. ence had members of the working parties. deadly Clostridia bacterial toxin, increased greatly the capacity to sense suggestions, such as dietary alums. “It was great; he flew out Southern California Seminole “We all get together and talk which causes botulism. The vac- carry forward Sen. Pepper’s lega- changes, exercise and getting “It’s an obsession to come out here, and we got to meet Club. about how the football team is cine, which produced no detri- cy in strengthening social policy enough sleep. For example, those Students in Italy to watch the game,” him,” Swift said. In fact, the Florida Project, an doing,” Garcia said. “Of course mental side effects in the inoculat- in America," said Frances suffering from asthma may want Cassamajor said. The 15-year-old FSU alumni theater-networking we also talk about what projects ed swans, resulted in a sustained Campbell, president of the foun- to try walking as well as a yoga the U.S. research institutions with And graduation did- Seminole Club has a group, made the two-act play we’re doing. So many things have level of antibody response and dation. routine that includes the positions the greatest number of students n’t stop him. Cassamajor scholarship for possible. come out of the parties. Comedy the first real hope that a vaccine of "wing and prayer," "the news- studying abroad in 2000-01. The said he goes to the Santa Southern California stu- Soland, who had originally troupes have been formed, plays for botulism can protect the Astronaut engineers paper" and "seated chair twist." list was compiled by the Institute Monica bar, Yankee Doodles, to dents who want to attend FSU. written the romantic comedy as and even weddings.” world’s largest waterfowl. The FAMU-FSU College of Depressed? The authors say of International Education and watch every game. The web site is at www.seminole- vignettes in a writing class, sub- The organization’s Web site is The inoculations were part of Engineering has two astronauts FSU archaeologist Mary Pohl the "mountain posture," "cobra" published in The Chronicle of Most of the FSU alumni at club.com. mitted the unfinished script to the at www.floridaproject.org. a clinical trial of vaccine usage in on the faculty now. led a team that found writing and the "sitting cat" may help to Higher Education. Yankee Doodles on Nov. 30 were —Megan Ahearn Florida Project for financing. —Megan Ahearn 6 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 7 New dean has plans for School of Visual Arts and Dance Students had a friend in the office for 42 years Sally McRorie says she started out to be of chairwoman of art and design. Purdue three areas while she’s dean. One is the Students are used to seeing Sherrill much a people person. I was renewed and “She’s also one of the most ethical peo- consistent student advocacy, national repu- a painter, but detoured when her parents was interested in reshaping the program, physical space housing the school. Ragans at their events. She may just show rejuvenated by my associations with stu- ple I’ve ever known,” Howard said. tation as a researcher and student affairs asked her to be sure she could make a liv- and McRorie said she had some ideas. "There are eight different buildings up, or she may advocate their causes, listen dents. When I was chosen for a more ”People who know her just really respect professional, involvement in community ing. She took up art education in college But in 1994, she got a chance to come used in the city right now for the school of to them, help them through hard times or administrative position, I wanted to keep her." and professional activities and extensive and fell in love with it. back to the South as chairwoman and pro- visual arts and dance students,” she said. “I have a good time with them. up those associations. I think students Rita Moser, director of university hous- knowledge of FSU's history. Now she's the new dean of FSU's fessor in the FSU art education department. would like to consolidate the programs in a She’s well known for accessibility, appreciate that a great deal—playing with ing, said Ragans “didn’t just take part in But they also speak of smaller things— School of Visual Arts and Dance. “I knew by reputation of the strong smaller number of buildings." warmth and ethics. them, crying with them, whatever." things that she was directly responsible sending cards to staff members, remember- "I was going to school to be a painter programs in the department of art educa- She also wants to develop new curricu- So where is she? for.” ing students' names and taking the time to and printmaker, and my parents wanted tion and wanted to focus on furthering la and form partnerships across the differ- Retired—maybe in North Ragans has worked at making listen. me to be able to make a living," she recalled their development,” she said. ent programs. Carolina with her husband, sure that students could find their "She never forgets a birthday, holidays, recently. "I agreed to get a degree in some- McRorie said she was very excited The art department, headed by Roald maybe traveling abroad, probably niche on a big campus. the birth of a child or weddings of students thing I could use to get a job right away." about the prospect of being back in an area Nasgaard, is working on a new MFA pro- still helping PACE, the Urban She played an important role and staff,” said Nancy Turner, director of That something was art education. of the country she felt was home. gram and on improving the department's League and a schoolgirl who in moving the International Oglesby Union. “She always recognizes the McRorie graduated from the University of “As a southerner by birth, I also was national ranking. needs a mentor. Student Center from a rundown participation of folks for their contributions North Carolina at Pembroke and then really ready to return to the southeastern McRorie said the high-ranking dance, After more than 42 years at building on Jefferson Avenue and to our efforts, whether it's committee work received a doctorate in art education from United States, to a climate and cultural sen- art history, art education and interior FSU, Sherrill Ragans has moved an office in Bryan Hall to a larger, that they've participated in or programs the University of Kansas. While earning sibility in which I felt much more at home design departments are working to move on from the job she had 14 years: more welcoming house on they've produced. She's famous for her her doctorate, McRorie taught art in mid- than in the Midwest.” ahead on the already solid foundation they associate vice president of student Wildwood Drive. showering of thanks." dle school and elementary schools. After eight years as chairwoman of the have. affairs. She was chairwoman of the FSU has a few words of thanks to give She also mentioned a desire to work "I fell in love with teaching," she said. department of art education at FSU, She came to FSU in 1959 as a Bill Langford/FSU Photo Lab building committee for the new her: If the Legislature approves, the new "There is a power and wonder in teaching McRorie said she was ready for a new chal- more closely with the Appleton Museum residence counselor after majoring Sherrill Ragans Student Life Building, a leader in residence hall next to the Student Life children about the arts. I felt I contributed lenge. It came when Jerry Draper, the long- in Ocala and the Ringling Museum in in history at Tift College (now Tift the President's Task Force on Building on Wildwood Drive will be more directly as a teacher than as an indi- time dean of the FSU School of Visual Arts Sarasota. College of Mercer University). She later She has impressed her colleagues. Community and Service Learning, adviser named Sherrill Williams Ragans Hall. vidual artist." and Dance, left after nearly 30 years. Last Her third goal, she said, is to increase earned a master’s in student personnel "There’s nobody like her,” said Robin to the Golden Key National Honor Society Meanwhile, Executive Secretary Phyllis McRorie worked as a teacher until summer, McRorie took over as dean. alumni involvement in the program and in from the University of Southern Leach, an associate dean of student affairs. and on the board of the Seminole Dechant is adjusting to the change. Purdue University offered her the position McRorie said she wants to work on Sally McRorie raising money. —Megan Ahearn Mississippi. “I work with a lot of student emergencies. Torchbearers. "She’s the greatest boss in the world,” In school, Ragans says, she wasn’t sure Whenever there’s a memorial service, she’s "It’s hard to be part of a 35,000-member Dechant said. “I’m weeping buckets of tears where her work would take her; she always there. She’s a remarkable student student body, but with all the organizations, trying to figure out how I’m going to Harrison is new graduate dean thought she might one day be a Girl Scout advocate, quietly supporting students." each student can belong to some smaller answer the phone for someone else after 13 She hopes to increase minority graduate executive or a non-profit administrator. Another associate dean, Joyce Howard, community,” she said. years of saying, ‘Hello, Sherrill Ragans’ enrollment and create a strong network for "I went into this work because I’m very said Ragans is very accessible. Ragans’ colleagues say they admire her office.’ She’s really missed." graduate students, including benefits such as health insurance and housing. "I'm also going to focus on raising pri- vate money for fellowships," she said. "We really haven't focused on fundraising through graduate studies in the past." Harrison is good at it. When she was Want SomethingKingstone Publishing CODEto 3-M read? dean of the FSU School of Social Work, the This book, based on a true story, is Third Millennium Road Map for Peace school quadrupled its external grants. about modern slavery and subjugation of by John Moody Presley (Ph.D. ‘65) The school also created the widely African women in Sudan. The focus is on a Luthers Publishing, New Smyrna praised Boys' Choir of Tallahassee, which girl being kidnapped by guerrillas and her Beach, Fla. has a reputation for working well as an out- father’s attempts to get her back. This novel takes on major religions let for the talents and energies of young and the impact they have on world peace. men from impoverished families. Love Always, Ben Set on a yacht, seven main characters are by Huey E. Tyra (B.S. ‘62) in a think-tank situation, and they repre- Harrison is doing two jobs. When she Jim Croft Bayard Stern P&H Publications, Gastonia, N.C. sent a diversity of faiths, race, sex and age. became dean of graduate studies, she did Tim Quinnan not give up the post of associate vice presi- Ben F. Strickland went from the cotton They have many clashes but end up with dent for academic affairs. The two positions Jim Croft loves his bands and Sousa fields of Alabama to the battlefields of 60 guidelines for peace. Karl Brozyna Africa and Europe. Before he was killed in dovetail nicely, she said. Reprinted from the Tallahassee Democrat about Sousa. Student Affairs Harrison continues to conduct research By Mark Hinson "She finally put down her book and Reader: Joseph Allaire, action in 1944, Pfc. Strickland wrote home Brood Bitch and publish. In January, she attended an said, ‘Jim, I'm losing my en-Sou-siasm.’”... associate professor of French letters that described the good times and A Mother’s Reflection by Celia Townsend (M.A. ‘56) invitation-only workshop held by the Don't casually question Jim Croft Sousa may have been an impressive the bad. post now filled American Standard Purdue University Press National Institutes of Health in Washington about the music of John Philip Sousa musician and arranger, Croft said, ”but he by John Blair (B.A. ‘83, M.A. ‘85) Tim Quinnan replaced Sherrill Ragans Billie’s Ghost “Brood Bitch” is a candid account of a for researchers who have NIH grants. Her (1854-1932) if you're expecting a quick, was also a businessman. He knew what an University of Pittsburgh Press in January as vice president of student Dianne Harrison by Chad Hautmann (B.A. ‘80, M.A. ‘85) woman’s attempt to come to terms with grant—which began in 1999—was close to easy answer of “yeah, he was OK when it audience wanted to hear and expected. He The short stories in this collection are affairs. VanMeter Publishing what she considers to be her failure as a When Dianne Harrison was appointed $3 million and allowed her and colleague came to marches.” gave it to them. It was all very, very well- set mostly in central Florida, especially the After nine years as associate dean of An offbeat literary mystery, this book mother. Years after her daughter is grown, dean of graduate studies in October 2002, David Sly to research HIV and pregnancy Croft, a much-respected music profes- rehearsed.” suburban streets near Orlando. students at the University of Cincinnati, takes the reader into the life of a sad wid- the narrator raises the orphans of her she didn't leave social work behind. prevention in couples. At the workshop, sor and the director of bands at Florida Sousa was a genuine patriot, Croft Interconnected, the stories capture lives of Quinnan was ready for a change. ower, Casey Cooper, who is visited by a Pembroke Welsh corgi, that died after a "I miss the old School of Social Work Harrison presented some of their findings. State University, loves to talk about Sousa's said, but he was a frustrated composer. disquieting longing and stubborn isola- "This is a completely different environ- mysterious stranger named Eleanora -- a Caesarean delivery, and reflects on her (where she was dean from 1994 through “We will spend the next couple of years harmonic structure, “his judicious use of “He wanted desperately to be known tion. ment from a place like Cincinnati…” he smoking, drinking, cursing young black feelings of maternal inadequacy. 2000),” she said, “but actually I do it in my analyzing data and writing papers out of contrast,” the “little hooks he throws in” as a writer of operettas," Croft said. “That said. “Tallahassee has a smaller-town feel woman who claims to be a singer looking new position every day." it,” she said. and the “diaphanous transparency and didn’t work out. His music whistles real The Redemption of Akin Apot NEW BOOKS BY FLORIDA STATE that I find appealing. People smile at you.” for gigs. But something is not quite right. Now she has oversight of policies and Now 52, the dean grew up between dancelike quality” of certain marches. well, but it doesn't sing real well.”... by Art A. Ayris (B.S. ‘80) GRADUATES AND FACULTY Quinnan had chosen the profession procedures in more than 200 graduate pro- Mobile, Ala., and Short Hills, N.J., because If you'd like, he can sound out pas- In April, (Croft) will officially retire that brought him to FSU as a student at the grams, including 72 doctoral programs cov- her father worked in the shipping industry, sages of marches by sounding out the from teaching. University of Miami in Ohio. ering 133 fields. and both cities were ports. She is a single music with lots of “hurrrrrumps” and “After 52 years, it's been a helluva roll,” "I wanted to work in higher education,” She replaces Alan Mabe, who left FSU mother with two children, one a junior at “padump-padumps” and other sounds Croft said and laughed. he said. “I saw it as an environment where to become a vice president at the University the University of Alabama and one at imitating trombones and kettle drums. (This) spring, the choral department learning was valued." of North Carolina. Lawton Chiles High School. “I get kind of excited about it," Croft and the band department of FSU will gath- Quinnan majored in English as an "One of the university's priorities is to Harrison earned a Ph.D. in social work said after interpreting a passage as a one- er together for not one, but two, bang-up undergraduate. He earned a master's increase our graduate enrollment, so I hope from Washington University and joined the man band. farewell shows in Croft's honor. degree in student personnel from the to bring the help and resources and sup- FSU social-work faculty in 1976. She has He told the story about when he was “It will be a special thing," Croft said. University of Miami in Ohio, then a doc- ports for departments to meet our enroll- bachelor's and master's degrees from the researching Sousa for a program and kept "My whole tenure has been a special torate from Union Institute & University in ment goals," Harrison said. University of Alabama. —Sibley Fleming turning to his wife to share more news thing.” Cincinnati. 8 / February-March 2003

sands of plants, microbes, bugs and other Taxol began to be called a "miracle drug In September 1988, critters. in the making." And academics everywhere Holton's team announced that Monroe Wall was chafing at the thought hollered for it. it had synthesized taxusin, a of the NCI just sitting on Taxol. He had In 1984, the U.S. Food and Drug naturally occurring compound spent his life looking for a molecule that Administration (FDA) cleared Taxol for its and a cousin to Taxol. Taxusin could be an important medicine. Taxol was first tests on sick people. was a milestone, because it con- by far the most promising molecule the nat- In March 1988, the FDA released the tains the core atomic structure results, and the demand for yew bark of the heart of Taxol itself. It soared. In Taxol's trials against the most vir- was a step toward making A TALE ulent forms of ovarian cancer, tumors Taxol in the lab. shrank in at least three of every 10 patients. When Matt Suffness called OF In some tests, the response rate was 60 per- Holton, a crisis was looming cent. Such odds were unheard of in ovarian for Taxol. Demand was ratchet- TAXOL chemotherapy. ing up daily from researchers, ural products dragnet had ever turned up. But to make Taxol available to all ovari- clinicians and desperate cancer Didn't the feds see that? an-cancer victims in the United States that patients. Robert Holton, above, and Phong Vu, Wall's entreaties finally landed on the year, NCI officials calculated, would take "He basically told me it was right, chemist at Taxalog Inc. A rthur S. Barclay stood sweating, hands on hips, staring at a stand of small, scrag- right ears. Matthew Suffness, a pharmaceu- about 240 pounds of the drug—and the time I got off my butt and did gly trees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mt. St. Helens. tical chemist in charge of NCI's Plant and death of 360,000 trees. something, that this was going to be big his research might cook up. In It was Aug. 21, 1962. Barclay, 32, a Harvard-trained botanist working for the Animal Products Section, got NCI to take The Pacific yew was finite and slow- stuff," Holton said last spring. "Matt said exchange, FSU was entitled to roy- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), had been sent out west to collect samples another look. In April 1977, Taxol was nar- growing. There might be two grams of 'Bob, this one's gonna be a drug, and some- alties on Taxol patents, and Holton of trees, shrubs, weeds, seeds or any plant that might be of some use as medicines. rowly approved for more tests. Taxol in a 200-year-old tree. got a five-year, $1.7-million Suffness ordered 7,000 pounds of bark, Environmentalists were gearing up for research deal. Condensed from Barclay was one of a handful doing the collecting from Canada to Capetown. which meant up to 30,000 Pacific yew trees. a fight. Bristol also agreed to cover all FSU Research in Review That day he had samples pulled from a Pacific yew tree, a native of old-growth by Frank Stephenson Western environmentalists said such an By the spring of 1988, Suffness, now costs of patenting anything forests that still clung to rugged parts of the Pacific Northwest. assault on the yew would spell ecological chief of the NCI's natural products branch, Holton's lab came up with, includ- With his companions—three botany grad students—Barclay stripped off nee- disaster. had concluded that somebody had to find a ing Taxol derivatives. dles, twigs and pieces of the tree's paper-like bark, cramming about 15 pounds In the East, academic way to make the stuff on the cheap and in a In 1992, soon after Taxol won into a burlap bag. researchers were interested. test tube. FDA approval for use against A few days later, they shipped it to USDA in Maryland. Among the more ardent He reached for his list of scientists who ovarian cancer, FSU patented a was Susan B. Horwitz, an asso- had ever done anything on Taxol, and vastly improved version of the

In Durham, N. C., Monroe Wall, a medicinal chemist, was busy in his USDA Ray Stanyard ciate professor at the Albert picked up the phone. semi-synthesis, using the needles organic chemistry lab. Einstein College of Medicine at In Tallahassee, Robert Holton was a of the English yew. In July 1960, Wall had left a senior government job to take a chance on Yeshiva University. tenured professor in the chemistry depart- Without undue fanfare, in January 1993, ny of sitting on them. the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) in the pine woods connecting the university Horwitz was fascinated by ment of his alma mater. Tenure meant he Taxol was trumpeted as the most important In January 1996, a compromise defused towns of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Arthur Barkley how quickly and elegantly could finally take his Taxol dreams out of cancer-fighting drug in two decades. what was shaping up to be an ugly legal bat- Arthur Barclay Taxol killed cells growing in culture. She the drawer, and in 1982 he produced his From bark to business, the molecule's tle. Except for the exchange of royalties, the Photo: Getty Images wanted to find out how it worked. first Taxol paper. Another, two years later, development had taken 31 years, had cost FSU-BMS partnership was history. She was accustomed to seeing com- made him a respected player in the now the government roughly $32 million, and By decade's end, the university's Taxol Wall was starting a program in natural- that K172 was showing "the broadest spec- first yew samples in ‘62. pounds kill cancer cells by interrupting wildly competitive game of Taxol chem- had already hit up Bristol for 10 times that in revenue would top $200 million. products chemistry. His contacts included trum of activity that we have ever noted ... A course at UNC-Chapel Hill—organic their abilities to divide. istry. ramp-up costs. Before 1993 ended, one gram An incentive the university had created some of the best minds in academia and But he didn’t believe that Taxol would of Taxol was selling for $5,846. for its research faculty in the early 1980s— and the first time we have observed activity chemistry—got Holton’s attention away But she discovered that Taxol didn't A new Taxol derivative government. in P-4 (a mouse leukemia)." from his early dream of medical school. work that way. Instead of preventing micro- ever be a commercial product. Bristol predicted that within two years entitling inventors to 40 percent of any roy- Not the least of them was Jonathan L. Wall was ready to find out, in chemical For graduate degrees, he chose Florida tubules—the proteins necessary for Holton knew that the NCI would be body's gotta figure out how to make it.' the new semi-synthesis process would alties—had made Bob Holton wealthy. Hartwell, an organic chemist at the terms, exactly what this K172 was. He State, and he was the first Ph.D. student of growth—from forming, Taxol stimulated lucky if even one in 100,000 of its nature- After that call, I realized I needed to change make bark collection unnecessary. On a His university now had a free hand to National Cancer Institute (NCI). asked Hartwell for 45 pounds of yew bark, phytochemist Martin A. Schwartz. their growth. The cells would go into over- made concoctions ever came close to a my way of thinking." meteoric ride, a little known tree was now explore the more than 35 patents on Taxol The impetus was a theory that some- twigs and needles. At FSU, Holton and Schwartz were hot drive churning the things out, eventually drugstore. He did. Eighteen months later, Holton on the road back to obscurity. analogs passed over by Bristol. Holton hired where in the world—in a test tube, a beaker Wall got yew shipments, but rarely in on the trail of enormously complicated mol- clogging up a cell's innards. Choking on To Holton, Taxol's supply dilemma was had out-raced chemists across the world. He At Bristol, things were hopping. Hope in his own bioassay specialist to run toxicity of crude oil, a lost ravine or even under a amounts he wanted. He was devouring the ecules—the kind only nature bothers to their own growths, the cancer cells col- a sideshow. What fired his imagination was had found a semi-synthetic pathway to the form of an IV solution came first to ovar- tests on all of them. To his delight, the batch rock—unknown chemicals existed that stuff—by Christmas of 1966, he wanted 375 make—and it was fun. The object was to lapsed and died. the molecule itself, the fact that it even exist- Taxol. ian-cancer patients and then to thousands of chemicals was, on the whole, far less toxic could fight cancer. Initially, the center pounds. Thirty pounds of dried bark pro- isolate some beastly molecules, fig- ed. It was the "wow" Alarms went off at the headquarters of more with breast cancer. than Taxol itself. screened man-made chemicals, but the duced barely half a gram of K172. ure out how they're built, and try to molecule. He wanted to the largest manufacturer of anti-cancer The picture, though, wasn't all rosy. Holton created his own nonprofit foun- emphasis shifted to extracts from plants, By April 1967, Wall issued a paper on a make them artificially. make the damn thing! drugs in the world. NCI was quitting the Taxol had drawbacks. For hundreds of dation, which he named Molecular Design animals and insects. yew tree extract that "exhibited an unusual- In his pupil, Schwartz saw a By his second year Taxol business. patients, the drug simply bounced off their and Synthesis (MDS), and he set it up as the By 1960, the USDA was supplying NCI ly broad spectrum of anti-tumor activity." remarkable single-mindedness. back at FSU, Holton’s The government wanted a deep-pocket tumors, doing little good. Side-effects parent of a for-profit company, Taxolog Inc. with fresh plants. Field agents generally fol- He added a preliminary sketch of the "The guy had an incredible lab had more than $1 pharmaceutical company to turn Taxol into included nausea, vomiting, joint pain, FSU would get a share of royalties on the lowed the rule that if it grew, pick it. chemical structure of the new molecule, drive, a focus, on the right object," million from NCI, and a marketable drug. appetite loss, brittle hair and tingling hands sale of any Taxolog product and matching The NCI tested the collections to deter- which he had now named "Taxol"—com- Schwartz said. the workaholic organic Thanks to a novel tool Congress had just and feet. The drug was no panacea, but it grants from MDS to beef up graduate train- mine which could kill cancer cells. bining the yew's family surname "Taxus" After Holton did post-doctoral chemist was in hog created via the Federal Technology Transfer was saving lives. ing and research. Promising species, including the Pacific and "ol," a tag chemists use for compounds work at Stanford, he considered his heaven. Act of 1986, Suffness & Co. could hand over By 1995 Taxol was the hottest selling Holton has used his new wealth prima- yew, would go to chemists like Wall. containing alcohol. post post-doc future. What good- the commercial rights to anti-cancer medicine on the planet. Sales rily to build a better place for research and Wall was a fractionator. The term comes It took the RTI chemists nearly three looking molecules were out there? Taxol to any private compa- peaked in 2000 at nearly $1.6 billion. education at FSU: from separating slurries of ground-up years to figure out the true molecular skele- Taxol was one hell of a good- ny they chose. On Dec. 9, 1993, Holton announced a ◆ An $11-million gift from his MDS plants into distinct "fractions" or parts of a ton of their yew compound—a molecule looking molecule, but nothing a In August 1989, the total synthesis of Taxol, a feat that some had Foundation, combined with other Taxol- plant's often hideously complicated chemi- the likes of which they never knew existed. neophyte academic better try to agency had an agreement written off as impossible. related revenues, that will pay for most of cal composition. Such work demands They soon realized that Taxol was basically make, if tenure was in the plan. He with Bristol-Myers Squibb. But for the business of making and sell- FSU’s new chemistry research building; extraordinary skill, intuition and patience. two molecules in one—a large, gangly mol- could spend a lifetime on a monster Bristol took off. On April ing Taxol, it seemed to mean very little. The ◆ The Cornerstone Research Program, a And luck is often critical. In 1964, Wall was ecule sporting a small "tail." like that. He had to be realistic—but 1, 1990, the company signed process required no less than 40 steps, and grant program for FSU faculty; one of the best fractionators in the business. In May 1971, The Journal of the forgetting it was out of the question. a contract that changed for- the yield was abysmal—only 2 percent. ◆ Endowed professorships. And he was feeling lucky. American Chemical Society carried their With the publication of Taxol's ever not only the future of Still, Holton had scaled the mountaintop Marty Schwartz has noted Holton's new By spring of 1965, Wall and Mansukh findings, and chemists around the globe structure in 1971, Monroe Wall's Taxol, but of Florida State of Taxol chemistry, and the trip up had direction. Wani, an organic chemist, had begun their began to take note. work with the molecule was essen- University and Bob Holton. taught him volumes. "For years and years, it was strictly 'let's search for the cell-killing essence buried in One was Robert Holton, a 27-year-old tially done. He handed over all his FSU officials had just bro- His research had spun off a variety of climb the next mountain—find a way to the yew extracts. By December, they North Carolinian just starting post-doctoral paperwork to Hartwell. kered the deal of a research Taxol derivatives, just as he had predicted. make this horribly complex molecule.’ Now, believed they'd found it. training in California. When he saw Wall's In its first years out of Wall's lab, university's lifetime. Bristol As the end of Holton's five-year contract it's not that at all. Wall quickly sent a vial of the solution— article on Taxol, “Wow” was all he said. not much happened with the mole- had an agreement to use Bob with Bristol neared in 1995, Bristol had "Now, he really believes he's on a track Ray Stanyard which he dubbed "K172"—for biological Holton had just graduated from high cule. The NCI had budget problems Holton's semi-synthesis pat- shown little progress in developing any of to cure cancer." testing. When he saw the results, he wrote school when Arthur Barclay collected his and an enormous workload—thou- Mansukh Wani, left, and ent plus any related patents the analogs, and Holton accused the compa- Monroe Wall, above. Ray Stanyard 10 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 11 In the spirit of second sons and perfect women Four reasons to convert a bequest Wetherell knows the terrain By Paula Fortunas Florida State University is profoundly grate- From comments Charlie Barnes made Oct. They arrived with little, sometimes to the Florida Agricultural College and all Florida State University, we arrived with ful to those who have named it as a charitable 25 at the final celebration of the Dynasty nothing. Sometimes all they had to sustain girls would go to Tallahassee, to the Florida very little. We were a New World school, beneficiary under either a will or other estate-transfer document. Often Campaign to raise money for FSU athletic them was their dreams and the intoxicating State College for Women. different, dynamic, willing to compete those making such testamentary provisions have chosen to convert all capital needs: freedom to make those dreams come true. The boys made an Old World assump- against the established Old World schools or a portion of their bequests to a charitable gift annuity (CGA) for the Bill Murray said it to be clever, but he tion in the context of the times that they had for our own destiny on our own terms. following multiple-benefit reasons: In so many ways, Florida State is unique was right. We Americans are descended inherited the mantle of superiority. While other schools may proudly sing, 1. Increased income One of the more important benefits of a CGA is the attractive rates offered. For exam- among American colleges and universities, from people who were thrown out of every Fortunately, the women had better “We are the boys,” Florida State’s alma ple, a 75-year-old person qualifies for an annuity rate of 7.3 percent. Thus, establishing an decent country in Europe. ideas. They created one of the most presti- mater just as proudly proclaims that here, just as our great country is unique—the annuity with $100,000 would provide $7,300 every year for the duration of life. An 80-year- In the Old World, the first son in a fam- gious women’s universities in America and sons and daughters stand faithful and true. old annuitant would fare even better with a rate of 8.3 percent. Other representative rates ily inherited everything. Daughters inherit- brought the first chapter of the academic Good luck and burning ambition and are age 65 – 6.3 percent, age 70 – 6.7 percent. Keeping Score ed only if there were no sons, and the sec- honor society Phi Beta Kappa to the state of great leaders compelled by magnificent 2. Reduced taxes ond sons were generally left to choose the Florida. dreams have accomplished this wonderful The IRS provides a charitable deduction for gifts made during life. For itemizers, this By Charlie Barnes priesthood or the military. And they were, and are, fiercely proud achievement. deduction may be used to reduce income taxes. And fewer taxes mean more money for But many of those second sons were of their creation. These last five years, we have had one you to save, spend … and give. Executive Director ambitious. Many burned with a passion for Fran Cannon and I were discussing the window of opportunity, while Coach Since a portion of CGA funding qualifies for a charitable deduction, making that gift Seminole Boosters success. Many of them came to America, motto on the great seal of FSCW: Femina Bowden was still here and while key politi- now, with assets you already plan to give later, is a tax-wise idea worth considering. where their talents and their energies could Perfecta. I goaded her a little. “You know, cal leaders proudly wore their garnet-and- 3. Stabilized retirement income

Gift annuity payments are fixed. Once the payment dates are established (monthly, Ryals Lee/FSU Photo Lab carry them to whatever heights their imag- Fran, Femina Perfecta doesn’t mean perfect gold ties. quarterly, semi-annually or annually), you will receive the identical amount with every only nation in the history of the world inations could reach. women; the proper Latin translation is the This was a critical time, and you—thou- check, thereby stabilizing retirement income. T.K. Wetherell, left, and Beverly Spencer, FSU vice president for university relations, were founded on principles of individual liberty. America is the result of the spirit of complete woman.” sands of great, loyal, generous Seminole 4. The joy of giving now both Florida legislators in the 1980’s. The people who forged America in the those second sons. Fran said, “You can translate that any fans and alumni and supporters—you When you establish a CGA, you will experience the satisfaction of completing a gift fire of their magnificent vision were not Our university is the result of that same way you want, Sparky, but I know what it made this dream become real. now by actually transferring assets to Florida State University. Furthermore, you will give (Continued from page 1) when the Florida Legislature decided to kings and emperors. They were not the unique spirit. says, and perfect women is exactly what it So, here we all are tonight, together rel- us the opportunity during your life to express our gratitude and to include you in Florida supported him at first. build the University Center. rulers of the Old World. They sought the One hundred years ago, the Florida means.” ishing our success in the spirit of —second State University’s recognition programs. In the Legislature, he pushed through He has a track record of solving the independence of the New World. Legislature declared that all boys would go Some 50 years ago, when we became sons and perfect women. Special Note numerous power starts for education greatest recent problem in education, a Whether or not your current estate plan includes Florida State University, we invite you (Bright Futures, the Eppes Scholars, shortage of money, and he has been to consider the merits of a charitable gift annuity. Pathways to Excellence and Blueprint 2000, described as an advocate for students. Prospective donors should not make final gift decisions without first consulting their among others). At FSU, Wetherell said he has several personal legal and financial advisors. To request additional information and receive com- FSU football hardly sounds out of control But for some Seminoles, the most immediate goals: accreditation of the med- I have no proof that any FSU player has plimentary literature, please return the form below. There is a perception out there that control? Donovan's basketball program mired in noticeable achievement of Wetherell’s ical school; a chiropractic school; joining ever made a bet, but I will bet you more Florida State's football program is mired in Technically, FSU could have played problems and out of control? Or was Steve career so far is the University Center, where the Association of American Universities, than a few have. FSU compliance director problems and reeling out of control. Is the Dockett in the Sugar Bowl since no charges Spurrier's a few years earlier? ❏ Send free literature about charitable gift annuities and other gift and estate planning. football, academics, administration, social- which admits the top research universities; Bob Minnix, who has been unable to prove perception reality? were filed. But whether charges were going Funny, how quickly people forget that ❏ Contact me about a personal visit or other assistance. izing and money-raising all mingle in an turning out more Ph.Ds; finding money for it, isn't naive either. That's why his staff Athletic Director Dave Hart and foot- to be pressed or not, FSU suspended him the University of Florida's star point guard, ❏ I have provided for Florida State University in my gift and /or estate plans. imposing Gothic structure on the west end research; and raising salaries. ball Coach Bobby Bow- from the game. Again, Teddy Dupay, was thrown off the team for spends so much time on the issue, bringing ❏ Send information about the James E. Westcott Legacy Society of Florida State of campus. He also wants to spend more on finan- den bristle at the notion. does that sound like a gambling just a lit- people in to talk to University’s Presidents Club. Wetherell was Speaker of the House cial aid, counseling and scholarships. Yes, they will agree, three program out of control? tle over a year ago. the players about players made regrettable Certainly, when a pro- Or that Gator NCAA rules and decisions over the past gram of Florida State's quarterbacks consequences and Name______two months—and that is national image has its Shane Mat-thews, investigating Address______three too many. But in starting quarterbacks sus- Kyle Morris and a rumors of player each case, the football pended or kicked off the pair of walk-ons involvement. City______State ______Zip ______Minnix hates it, staff and the athletic team, it will attract were suspended Phone ______Fax ______department moved national attention. Add for half a season but he will tell you swiftly to examine the when your star defensive for the same that it is a fact of life E-Mail ______facts and to appropriate- tackle gets in trouble one offense in 1989. on college campus- ly punish the offenders. week later, well, you're It happens at es across the coun- Please send this form to: Office of Planned Giving In each case the pun- simply going to be in the schools all across try. Many fraternity Florida State University Foundation Inc. ishment was severe. Dave Hart news again. the country. houses have a 225 University Center, Building C, Suite 3100 The national media immediately asked Rather than saying, 'Hey, Florida State Florida's prob- brother bookie, and Tallahasssee, Florida 32306-2660 if the program was out of control. has had some problems, but it is taking care lem was not a any number of bar- Telephone: (850) 644-6000 Fax: (850) 644-6211 The three players—quarterbacks Chris of business,' friends and foes ask if the pro- rumor—it was tenders in college e-mail: [email protected] Chris Rix Rix and Adrian McPherson and defensive gram is spinning out of control. proven—and yet towns can lay tackle Darnell Dockett —were all star play- Hart, Bowden and even incoming uni- that story had a shelf life of about one day. down a wager for you. ers, yet the program held them out of versity President T.K. Wetherell, who One year later, few people even remem- The perception that FSU is mired in important games against arch-rivals played for Bowden in problems, or is spinning Chemistry department aims high Florida and Georgia. the 1960s when Bowden out of control, is a prod- Does that sound like a program out of was the wide receivers’ uct of people who do not (Continued from page 1) his department one of the top 20 chemistry control? coach, have heard the like the Seminoles, and Besides, he said, the new building will departments in the country. It is currently With McPherson already dismissed questions. people who love them help the department attract “some of the in the top 30, he said. from the team, and Fabian Walker nursing But here are the facts: but have an emotional best chemists in the world.” Under present conditions at the an injured shoulder, it would have been two players were tendency to exaggerate Naresh Dalal, chemistry professor and Dittmer Lab, which was built in the mid awfully tempting for a college program allegedly involved in the facts. They take a few chairman of the department at FSU, said ‘60s, there is enough space for only 40 trying to regain its competitive edge to independent thefts. facts, multiply them by $11 million for the new building comes chemists, Dalal said. have looked the other way when Rix broke Another failed to rumors and fears, and from Holton's nonprofit Molecular Design That’s how many he has, but he wants a team rule by not taking a final exam. take a final. That hardly come up with a tragedy. and Synthesis Research Foundation, $6 more, and he doesn’t have room for them. Rix did not break a state law or an means a program is Seminole fans should million from Holton's share of Taxol royal- Holton is one of only eight organic NCAA rule, so FSU could have perhaps mired in problems or out be confident that Bow- ties, $11 million from the chemistry depart- chemists in the department. won its tenth game of the season in the of control. Adrian McPherson Darnell Dockett den, Hart and Wetherell ment's share of royalties and $7 million The university has agreed to create Sugar Bowl, by granting Rix a waiver Rumors have swirled that one or more bered it. No cloud of gambling hangs over have access to the facts. The three men are from the university’s shares. four $5-million faculty chairs in synthetic based upon compelling family issues that players have been involved in gambling. the program. And the two incidents didn't fully committed to having a clean and suc- The rest comes from $11 million in state organic and bio-organic chemistry and he had been dealing with. Some fans have expressed horror at the bring on a huge NCAA investigation, nor cessful program and will continue to do matching money. two Francis Eppes professorships. But neither the university nor the foot- mere thought of a Florida State football did they keep players from coming. whatever is right. Dalal said the new building will “play The Dittmer Laboratory of Chemistry ball program thought that was the right player placing a bet. Is the program mired Heck, Rix has been vilified more for The three are attuned to those issues a critical role in elevating the department's was named after Karl Dittmer, head of the thing to do. in problems and out of control? missing an exam than those Gator players and will address any systemic issues in pri- national and international status." department from 1949 to 1958. Does that sound like a program out of My response has been: Is Billy were for gambling. vate. —Jerry Kutz, FSU Boosters In the next decade, he hopes to make —Vida Volkert 12 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 13

standing criminal justice educator” 1983 1992 for 2001-2002 by the Southern Soren Kirchner (B.S., M.S. ‘86) is work- Eileen Getson Bentley (B.S.) is the mar- John Champion Criminal Justice Association. ing at DKS Systems in Minneapolis, keting officer with Community Trust Minn. DKS develops web sites for Bank in Hiram, Ga. “Over the years, John remained devoted to 1976 companies. this school. We will miss him greatly.” Champion was hired as an FSU account- James C. Banks (B.S.) has formed a new 1993 ing professor in 1956, rose to assistant dean law firm, Banks & Morris, in 1984 Amy Owen Center (B.A.) has relocated and later FSU’s first vice president of admin- Tallahassee. Lisa M. Getson (B.A.) recently spoke to Cavallo farms, a full-service istration before being tapped as president. Gail Oeschger Bauman (B.S., Ph.D. ‘85), the U.S. Senate Finance Committee hunter/jumper equestrian center, to an assistant professor of elementary regarding Medicare Part B expenses. Lloyd, Fla. After his presidency, he returned to the education at Florida A & M She is senior vice president of busi- classroom as a professor in the College of University, was named University ness development/clinical services at 1994 Business, retiring as professor emeritus in In Memoriam Teacher of the Year in 2001-2002 for 1985. Apria Health Care in California. Steven R. Carney (Ph.D.) is assistant pro- Champion was the first professor hired 1920-1929 outstanding undergraduate teaching fessor for the sports management by now-retired business Dean Charles Nell Wallis-Arnow (B.A. ‘29, M.A. ‘30), Hazel Anderson Lewis (B.S. ‘29) and service to students. 1985 program in the business department Deborah C. Dozier (B.S.), a sergeant in Rovetta. Karen Usher-White (B.A.) is associate of DeSales University in Center Valley, the Crime Scene Investigations producer of the recently released Pa. “John was a very quiet man. But he was 1930-1939 Bureau of the Miami-Dade Police inquisitive and always asked intelligent blues compact disc “From Clarksdale Toby S. Srebnik (B.S.) is director of com- Helen Lastra (B.A. ‘30), Lucile Stickle Hamiter (A.B. ‘32), Mildred Coker McDaniel Department, has completed a mas- to Heaven—Remembering John Lee munications of the Greater Boca questions,” Rovetta said. “He made such an ter’s degree in criminal justice at Hooker.” Raton Chamber of Commerce. John Champion effort to help other people. He was an inspir- (B.S. ‘32), Elizabeth Craig Richardson (B.S. ‘32), Mary Agnes Johnson Plancon Florida International University Paul M. Williams (B.S.) is program direc- ing teacher.” (B.M. ‘32), Frances D. Fabrick (B.S. ‘35), L. Louise Johnson (L.I. ‘36, B.A. ‘44, M.A. Diahann W. Lassus (B.S.) C.P.A., C.F.P. tor of the radio station 99.5 in Dallas. 1995 Former FSU President John Champion Champion was a native of Chipley, Ga., ‘52), Margaret Anderson Moorer (B.A. ‘36),Violet Mitchell Stapleton (L.I. ‘36), practitioner and president of Lassus died Nov. 22. He was 80. a west Georgia hamlet that changed its Leslie Rutter Rogers (B.S.) is manager of Mary Margaret Pfeiffer (B.S. ‘38), Elizabeth Crenshaw Poole (A.B. ‘39), Sarah Wherley & Associates, appeared Oct. Champion was FSU president from name to Pine Mountain in 1959 after it 1 on CNBC’s Power Lunch segment 1986 the Caller Information Center in the Moore Ramsey (B.S. ‘39) June 1965 through February 1969. Though it became home to Callaway Gardens—where to speak about “Rethinking Your John W. Lee (B.S.) is a senior program- Office of Telecommunications at FSU. was the third shortest tenure of FSU’s 12 Champion arranged for the FSU Circus to Retirement Plan” and answer caller mer/analyst at Oxford Industries in presidents, Champion presided over a peri- perform every summer. 1940-1949 inquiries. Atlanta. 1996 od of significant growth at the university. A tall, gangly youth—he was 6’ 2”, 115 Nan Hinson Martin (B.S. ‘40), Hazel Silva Orman (B.A. ‘40), Dr. Elizabeth Jason L. Fernandez (B.S.) is audit manag- During his presidency, the FSU law pounds, when he graduated as valedictori- 1978 1988 er at the professional service firm, Nickinson Chitty (B.A. ‘41, M.A. ‘42), Lucy Fudger Manson, (‘41), Mary Frances school opened, FSU’s first international an from high school—Champion enrolled at Francis D. Martello (M.S.) is a volunteer Ernst & Young. Thompson Croft (B.A. ‘46), Eleanor Bragg Flanagan (B.M. ‘47), the Rev. Harry M. James J. Tritten (M.A.) is chief of the study center (Florence, Italy) was created, the University of Georgia in 1939 with inten- Training and Inspections Division, assistant coach for the Stetson Scott A. Haeberlin (M.P.A.) is a sales con- Middlebrooks (B.A. ‘48), Luella Rouse Nielsen (B.S. ‘48), Judson W. Bibb (B.S. ‘49), construction was begun on the Fine Arts tions of majoring in music. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, in University baseball team in Deland, sultant at Carey Paul Honda in Stone Bertie Loftus Moore (B.S. ‘49), Donald H. Pearlman (B.S. ‘49), Patricia Carlson 1955, Building and FSU was named one of 30 “He played the piano by ear quite well,” Albuquerque. The agency seeks to Fla. He is in his 14th year teaching Mountain, Ga. Centers of Excellence by the National said Homer Black, his college roommate Roesch (B.A. ‘49) Charles E. Miner Jr. (B.S.) has retired as a reduce the threat posed to the physical education in Volusia County Ronald A. Stunda (Ph.D.), associate pro- Science Foundation. judge on Florida’s 1st District Court United States by nuclear, chemical and is a team leader and school advi- fessor of accounting at Birmingham- who later joined him on the FSU business of Appeal. and biological weapons. sory chairman. Southern College, won an Champion inaugurated the FSU Artist faculty. 1950-1959 Dan R. Winchester (B.S., M.S.P. ‘90) won “Outstanding Manuscript for Series and the President’s Awards for But Champion soon “turned practical,” Stanley A. “Al” Hobson (B.S. ‘50), Robert Rubesne (B.S. ‘50), Jo Carolyn Campbell 1964 a second term on the Leon County Accounting Research” award from Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He Black said, and he pursued a degree in 1979 Brubaker (B.A. ‘52), Edward C. Norton (B.A. ‘52), Janice Arbogast Clark (B.S. ‘53), Commission. the American Academy of established the school’s Program in Medical accounting. He graduated from Georgia in Richard A. Basini (B.S.) recently celebrat- David W. Persky (Ph.D.) is dean of the Accounting and Finance for his Sciences, the forerunner of today’s medical 1942, served in the U.S. Army during World Vera Stephens Holland (B.S. ‘53), John E. Henshall (M.S. ‘56), Paul Murchek (B.S. ed his 25th year as president of the School of Continuing Education at paper, “The Effects of Chapter 11 school, and was an advocate of campus ‘56), William E. McCarter, (‘57), James H. O’Neal (B.S. ‘57), John P. Striegel (B.S. Broadway Association of New York. Saint Leo University and provides 1989 War II and returned for a master’s degree He has also been president of Stephen G. Cobb (J.D.), a certified crimi- Bankruptcy Filings on Earnings beautification. from Georgia in 1949. ‘58), William E. Palmer (M.S. ‘59), Steve R. Revell (B.S. ‘59), Douglas R. Smith leadership for the school's 14 contin- Forecast.” Basini/Connor & Company for 32 uing education centers in Florida, nal-trial law specialist, is president of Champion presented the diploma to He was hired on the Georgia faculty, (M.S. ‘59) years. Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and the Okaloosa-Walton Chapter of the FSU’s first black graduate, Maxwell where he taught until moving to FSU. He 1997 Texas. The university campus is in St. Florida Association of Criminal Courtney. Enrollment swelled from 12,000 received his Ph.D. from the University of 1960-1969 1969 Leo, Fla. Defense Lawyers. Neal S. Feldman (B.S.) and Smyara Rog students to 16,000 students during his Michigan in 1960. He married Mary Lanier, Dr. Albert L. Stoutamire (E.D.D. ‘60), Albert J. Zyla (B.S. ‘60), John F. White III Dr. Marcus D. Beaver (B.M.E.) completed Feldman (B.S.) are in a joint venture, tenure, which also endured the tumult of a descendant of the famed Georgia poet his doctorate at the University of Thomas N. Ray (B.S.) is president of 1990 opening a Cold Stone Creamery student political protests. Sidney Lanier, in 1955. They had a daughter, (B.A. ‘61, M.S. ‘63, Ph.D. ‘65), Martha McKethan Kimbrough (B.S. ‘62), Julia Georgia in the department of educa- Orion Bank in Naples, Fla. Brian L. Bingham (Ph.D.), an environ- Franchise in Plantation, Fla. In November 2001, the courtly Sally, and a son, John Jr. Rigby Tanner (B.S. ‘62), Peggy Simpson Dyer (B.S.W. ‘64), Willard “Denny” tional leadership. mental science professor at Western Champion was one of five living FSU presi- In 1961, Champion and Black co-wrote Midgette (B.S. ‘65), James E. Tomberlin (B.A. ‘65), Judith McManus Price (B.A. 1980 Washington University, was honored 1998 dents honored with portrait paintings, “Accounting In Business Decisions,” a then- ‘66, M.A. ’68), William E. Dolan (B.S. ’68), Courtney Schwertz (M.S. ‘69, Ph.D. 1970 Sheila Martin Costigan (B.S.) has been as a national role model at a National Jesse H. Little (B.S., J.D. ‘01) has joined which now hang outside the president’s innovative textbook that focused on the ‘71) Elaine Wellhoner McCreary (B.M.E., elected to the Leon County School Role Models Award Banquet in the Nashville office of the law firm office in Westcott Hall. practical applications of accounting. The Washington, D.C. Stokes Bartholomew Evans & Petree. “This university owes so much to John textbook went through three editions and M.S. ‘79, M.S. 2002) has completed Board. 1970-1979 a master’s degree in library and infor- Mark S. Elam (B.S.) has joined Asset Amy D. Littleton (B.S.) has a master’s Champion’s leadership and vision,” said was used at FSU. —Condensed from the mation science online from FSU. Management Advisers as vice presi- 1991 degree in business administration former FSU President Sandy D’Alemberte. Tallahassee Democrat, by Gerald Ensley James W. Hutchens Jr. (Ph.D. ‘70), Jon M. Henning (B.A. ‘71, J.D. ‘74), Ruth Day dent, financial adviser, in Atlanta. Matthew D. Cowden (B.F.A.), a tenured from the Loyola University Chicago Regan (B.A. ‘71), Pinkney C. Seale (M.S. ‘71), James I. Draper (‘72), Thurston G. School of Business. 1972 Margaret Donelian Ericson (M.S.) is art professor at Miami Dade Community Edwards (B.S. ‘72), the Rev. Lawrence M. Cranor (M.P.A. ‘74), Adelaide Grier and music librarian at the Bixler College, is head of the speech and Earl R. Beck Philip L. Doughty (Ph.D.) is an associate 1999 Folensbee (M.S. ‘74), Hilda Bertran Olexa (B.S. ‘74, B.A. ‘99), A. Dale Pennington professor of instructional design, Art/Music Library at Colby College in theater faculty at the Homestead Earl R. Beck, 86, an FSU history profes- (B.S. ‘74), Peter L. Firehock (B.S. ‘75), Mary Martindale Knight (M.S. ‘75, E.D.D. development and evaluation in the Waterville, Maine. campus. Alicia M. Caridi (M.S., J.D.) has joined sor and “Forty-niner,” died October 30 in ‘82), Daniel Dale Green (‘77), Elizabeth Kosky Triplett (‘77), Nadine Riley Turner School of Education at Syracuse Michael H. Freedman (B.S.) established Kara Sproles Mock (B.S.) is director of the regional defense litigation law Jacksonville. University. Web Site Marketing Group in North public relations for CNSG, an inte- firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, (M.P.A. ‘77), Nan Boynton (‘78), Julia M. Duckwall (M.S. ‘79, Ph.D. ‘86) Donna T. Campanella (B.S.N.) is chair- Bay Village, Fla. grated marketing communications Coleman & Goggin in Scranton, Pa. The “Forty-niners” were the numerous woman of the nursing program at firm in South Carolina. She is also new professors who came to FSU in 1949 1980-1989 Tallahassee Community College. 1981 president of Columbia City Ballet’s 2000 to beef up the faculty for the inrush of male Thomas A. Lamont (B.S. ‘80), Patrick N. Preddy (B.S. ‘81), Debra Ferrin Williams Craig T. Lynch (B.S.) is the recruiting board of directors. Tommy L. Troutman Jr. (B.S.) recently students after the women’s college became 1975 committee chairman at the law firm Robert A. Stuart (B.A.) is marketing graduated from the Basic Hospital a coeducational university. (B.S. ‘82), Stephen P. Cutino (B.A. ‘83), Michael E. Ingram (B.A. ‘83), James E. director for FSU’s International Pro- Dr. Beck came to FSU as an assistant Capt. Michael J. Barea (B.S.) is an Air of Parker, Poe, Adams and Bernstein Corps School at Naval Hospital Corps Miller (B.A. ‘83), Mary Dell Carey McClaren (B.S. ‘83), Tim J. Bookout (Ph.D. grams. history professor, became an associate pro- Officer (Air Boss) on the U.S.S. in Charlotte, N.C. He was featured in School in Great Lakes, III. ‘87), Vetrece Lonnie Lawson (Ph. D. ‘88), William C. Dunlap (B.S. ‘89) the 2002 edition of the Boston Donna M. Wheeler (M.F.A.) has pre- fessor in 1952 and was promoted to full Enterprise (CVN 65). He participated miered her film “Death of a in the initial stages of Operation University Law School Admissions 2001 professor in 1960. He taught until 1989 and catalog. Saleswomen” in Ft. Lauderdale’s 1990-1999 Enduring Freedom. Elisa M. Dekaney (Ph.D.) is an assistant retired as professor emeritus. Gateway Theater. It is a comedy-mys- Dr. Beck was chairman of the history Earl R. Beck Mary O’Donnell Finnegan (Ph.D. ‘91), Jeffrey A. Yarmesch (B.S. ‘93), Milas J. Dr. Ronald Hunter (B.S., M.P.A. ‘77, M.S. tery written, directed and produced professor of teaching and leadership 1982 department from 1967 to 1972. leadership positions throughout the years Turney (B.S. ‘95) ‘83, Ph.D. ‘88) professor of criminol- by Wheeler. programs at Syracuse (N.Y.) ogy and a program coordinator at Tom J. Wolfe III (B.S., B.S. ‘84) is senior University. She has recently pub- A noted scholar on post-World War II in the FSU Faculty Senate, the Southern the State University of West Georgia consultant in Orlando with Trintech lished “O Regente como Germany, he wrote eight books and many Historical Association and the German FACULTY AND STAFF in Carrollton, was named the “out- Inc., a Dallas financial services soft- Comunicador Eficaz” (The articles on Germany and Spain. Studies Association. He also received many ware firm. Conductor as an Effective He held numerous membership and research grants and teaching awards. Charles F. Williams II Communication) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 14 / February-March 2003 February-March 2003 / 15

ate dean of the college and a former dean of once she decided you were her friend, it Roderick McLain Brim Addison Starr Gilbert III PIMs. was like she was in a silent march to help Kroto’s work on fullerenes likely to continue at FSU “I’ll never forget the way she greeted us any way she could. She was also a end the trust has produced more than 50 probably continue his science education every morning and brightened our days,” Republican around here before many peo- science programs for the BBC. Kroto has an efforts while at FSU, through lectures open said Joda Lynn, a medical student. ple were; she was an old-timer.” extensive schedule of lectures, workshops to non-scientists. "He's a great public speak- Ascholarship fund for FSU medical stu- Mayme Tyner and her sister, Pearl and interviews aimed at communicating er so I'm anxious for him to do some more dents has been established in Dee Sellers’ Tyner, grew up in the tiny community of the excitement and importance of scientific of that in the spring,” Foss said. “I think it'll name. Contributions can be made to the Laurel Hill, Fla., graduated from FSCW research to the public. add a great deal to the intellectual spice of Dee Sellers Scholarship Fund, Dean’s and became generous friends of the college According to Dean Foss, Kroto will the community." —Ann Morris Office, FSU College of Medicine, and then the university. Tallahassee 32306-4300. The sisters established the Mack and Effie Campbell Tyner (named for their par- Winner had reservations about the prize Carolyn I. Steele ents) Eminent Scholar Chair in the College Kroto expressed doubts about prize winning in an autobiography he wrote for the of Human Sciences. Nobel Committee in 1996: “She was proud of FSU and FSCW,” Addison Starr Gilbert III “…A youngster recently asked what advice I would give to a child who wanted said Virginia Bert, an old friend. “Her par- Roderick McLain Brim to be where I am now. One thing I would not advise is to do science with the aim of Addison Starr Gilbert III, 73, FSU ents made sure the kids knew how impor- winning any prizes let alone the Nobel Prize that seems like a recipe for eventual dis- Roderick McLain “Rod” Brim, 86, a Circus director, died in October. tant education was, and Mayme fully illusionment for a lot of people. (Over the years I have given many lectures for pub- retired auto-parts executive and a dedicat- He was the first coach in the United believed in it.” lic understanding of science and some of my greatest satisfaction has come in con- ed Seminole Booster, died in October. States to teach an amateur a triple somer- versations with school children, teachers, lay people, retired research workers who Mr. Brim was a former national director sault. Harry M. Walborsky have often exhibited a fascination for science as a cultural activity and a deep … of Seminole Boosters and a Golden Chief. Under Gilbert's direction, the FSU cir- understanding of the way nature works.) He endowed three athletic scholarships cus toured Europe with performances in “I believe competition is to be avoided as much as possible. In fact this view and held an honorary doctorate of humane Barcelona, Nice, Florence and Athens. CBS Carolyn I. Steele applies to any interest—I thus have a problem with sport which is inherently com- filmed the tour and presented the high- letters from Florida State. Carolyn I. Steele, 64, a retired associate petitive. My advice is to do something which interests you or which you enjoy ... and lights on "Wide World of Sports." professor in the School of Social Work, died do it to the absolute best of your ability. If it interests you, however mundane it might He also developed and directed the in October. Dr. Steele was employed at seem on the surface, still explore it because something unexpected often turns up just Suzanne C. Fallon Callaway Gardens Summer Program, fea- FSU for 28 years, specializing in clinical when you least expect it. ... Having chosen something worth doing, never give up and turing FSU circus performers. Suzanne C. Fallon, often called the social work, mental health and women’s Kroto, left, receives Nobel prize from King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden try not to let anyone down." “First Lady of Florida Theatre,” died in issues. (Continued from page 1) November. Michael A. McDanield tion of atoms and molecules to form com- In addition to being in the classroom sor of chemistry and director of the Ion plex, miniature systems), Dalal said. She was married 56 years to Florida (believed to be her greatest love), she held State’s dean emeritus of theatre, Richard Cyclotron Resonance Program at the One such group, led by Steve von administrative roles including director of Harry M. Walborsky National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Molnar, FSU physics professor and director FSU fights modern slavery Fallon, and she worked tirelessly to sup- the Undergraduate Program and coordina- port theatre on campus and in Tallahassee. was a professor at the University of British of the Center for Materials Research and They are promised steady work and a drugs, humans can be recycled. They can tor of Off-Campus Programs. Harry M. Walborsky, 78, a professor Columbia several years ago when Kroto Technology (MARTECH), is studying Mrs. Fallon founded the FSU School of A fixture at FSU graduations, Dr. Steele emeritus of chemistry at FSU, died in chance to escape the poverty of their native continue to be exploited. It's a better invest- Theatre’s Patron Association and Theatre visited there. Marshall initiated the contact magnetic memory devices at miniature lev- countries if they are smuggled into the ment for the traffickers." was head marshal at all academic cere- October. He was born in Lodz, Poland, but between FSU and the Nobel laureate. els. Guild and was a leader in supporting the monies until she retired. had lived in Tallahassee since 1950. United States. The Trafficking Victim Protection Act Asolo State Theatre. She also helped the Marshall said that Kroto’s research at Four other Nobel Prize winners have Instead, when they passed in 2000 allows vic- She earned her bachelor’s degree at the He was Distinguished Professor of the FSU is likely to be "primary research devel- taught at FSU: Paul A. M. Dirac (physics), Burt Reynolds Institute in Jupiter. University of North Carolina at Year for 1980-81. arrive in America, they are tims a "T visa," which means Mrs. Fallon also worked at the oping from his original Nobel Prize work Konrad Bloch (biochemistry), James M. forced to work as prosti- they can live and work in the Michael A. McDanield Greensboro, a master’s from the University Dr. Walborsky’s research and writing (on fullerenes). Buchanan Jr. (economics) and Robert S. LeMoyne Art Foundation, where she was of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a on cyclopropanes are considered funda- tutes, domestic servants or United States for three years on the board of directors, and she volun- Michael A. McDanield, 67, a senior “What people have done lately is to Mulliken (chemical physics). migrant laborers. while their cases are prose- Ph.D. from Smith College School of Social mental to an understanding of the mecha- knock out both ends (of the molecules) and Robert Schrieffer, an FSU Eminent teered at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. management consultant and trainer at the Work. nisms of stereochemistry. He won the 1978 "It's modern-day slavery, cuted. In the past, victims FSU Center for Public Management, died make tubes out of them." Scholar and chief scientist at the National and much of it is taking have been deported, while Florida Award of the American Chemical At approximately one nanometer (one High Magnetic Field Laboratory, is FSU’s in October in Tallahassee. Society for outstanding accomplishments place right here in Florida," the traffickers often went Claude Flory Known as a strong believer in lifelong Mayme Tyner billionth of a meter) in diameter, carbon only current Nobel laureate (he received the said Terry Coonan, execu- unpunished. in the advancement of chemistry. nanotubes are the world’s smallest tubes. Nobel Prize in physics in 1972). According learning, Mr. McDanield designed and He is also remembered by friends as an tive director of the FSU The law also gives vic- taught curriculum at the center. Nanotubes are the focus of intense research, to Dalal, Schrieffer is a friend of Kroto’s and Center for the Advancement Bayard Stern tims access to social services avid player of tennis, bridge, chess and said Marshall, because "they’re stronger encouraged him to come to FSU. Terry Coonan He also had a love for old-time country poker. of Human Rights. and makes them eligible for the music and was a fiddle player. than steel and could serve as conductors." In addition to his research interests, Coonan estimates that more than 50,000 same benefits that are given to refugees. Kroto will also work with other groups Kroto is also chairman of the Vega Science women and children every year are tricked To determine the needs of the victims, James L. Wyatt from the chemistry, physics and biology Trust, which he helped found in 1994. The Dee Sellers or forced into such lives in the United Graciela Marquina, an FSU graduate stu- departments involved in nanoscale goal of the Vega Science Trust is to promote States. dent in social work, is interviewing 12 research (research involving the manipula- public understanding of science, and to that He and FSU Social Work Prof-essor Mexican women who were found in a 1998 Robin Perry are helping the state of Florida FBI raid on brothels in South Florida. The Budget cuts would hurt FSU find and help human traf- women had been smuggled Claude Flory ficking victims. They have a across the Texas border and (Continued from page 1) can fuel the state’s economic growth. two-year, $250,000 grant then brought to South Claude R. Flory, 96, professor emeritus FSU, we will be forced to consider some Reducing the supply of an educated from the Office of Refugee Florida, where they were of English at Florida State, died in Mayme Tyner draconian actions that may affect you and workforce and eliminating research that Services in the Florida kept in trailers and forced to November. your family in addition to the economic improves our health and quality of life Depart-ment of Children work as prostitutes to pay off Dr. Flory, an English professor at FSU Mayme Tyner, 96, a major supporter of growth of the state. amount to a formula for failure. and Families. their smuggling fees. for 33 years, retired in 1978. Florida State University and other institu- We would have to look at such actions Government by the people will be well The grant will allow the "There is such a cloak of He received his doctoral degree from Dee Sellers tions she believed in, died in November. as: exercised if your state legislators can hear researchers to develop pro- secrecy regarding the cir- Ms. Tyner graduated from Florida ■ Freezing enrollment immediately. the University of Pennsylvania in 1935. James L. Wyatt your voice in support of higher education tocols and teach social cumstances of how these While at FSU, Dr. Flory wrote numer- Dee Sellers began her duties at the front State College for Women in 1930 and went That means FSU would have to turn down and Florida State University. If you have workers and law-enforce- Robin Perry people got into the country; ous articles and lectured to campus and desk of the Program in Medical Sciences on to work for many years as an English James L. Wyatt, 79, a professor of lan- tens of thousands of highly qualified access to a computer and an e-mail ment officers how to recognize victims of it's possible that a case worker may never community groups on everything from the (PIMS) in August 1992. She was at her desk teacher. She later became a rancher and a guage and linguistics at FSU for close to 30 Florida students. address, I urge you to send your personal human trafficking and arrange help for know that a child was exploited and ■ decline of the humanities in the education- in the FSU College of Medicine advising real-estate broker. In 1950, she received a years, died in October. Initiating steep tuition increases as message today by pointing your Internet them. enslaved," Perry said. al world to Florida’s troubled times during office on Oct. 10 and died two days later. master’s degree at Florida State. Dr. Wyatt, chairman of the department well as reducing the number of courses browser to http://www.fsu.com. This pri- Economic conditions in Russia and Coonan plans to develop guidelines to Reconstruction. She had served pre-med and medical Ms. Tyner helped establish the of modern languages for more than 20 offered. The combined impact would mean vately funded site will help you complete Eastern Europe have fueled the rise in help law-enforcement officials understand Dr. Flory was described by friends as students at FSU for 10 years. Okaloosa County Republican Party and years, also had other careers; he was a jour- greater costs to students and their parents and send your message in just a couple of human trafficking to the United States over the federal law and investigate trafficking. an avid golfer and tennis player. He was a “No one cared more about the thou- was secretary of the Florida Republican nalist at United Press International in and would slow students’ progress minutes. the past decade, Coonan said. Smuggling He also plans to organize a "work group" of member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. sands of pre-med students at FSU she Executive Committee for 16 years. California a diplomat in Rio de Janeiro, a towards earning their degrees. Thank you. rings also are flourishing in Asia and key contacts for trafficking victims. The He was married to a professor emerita talked to, visited with, scheduled and “Mayme was a very loving and caring professor at Louisiana State University and ■ Cutting existing programs and halt- T.K. Wetherell, Central and South America. group will be asked to propose and carry of government, Dr. Daisy Parker Flory, helped with their applications to medical person,” said Jerry Parker Sr., an old friend. an assistant vice president of the University ing construction of new buildings. Studies President, "This has really become a multibillion- out many of the recommendations. —Jill FSU’s former dean of the faculties. school, than Dee,” said Myra Hurt, associ- “She wasn’t the most outgoing person, but of Texas at Arlington. show that higher education and research Florida State University dollar industry," Coonan said. "Unlike Elish, FSU Communications Group 16 / February-March 2003 If money matters much, don’t bother to write poems poetry if it isn't hugely rewarding? Of poetry's many rewards, the greatest is freedom to say whatever you want. W. H. Auden pointed out that, precisely because poetry is so ill-paid, the poet can do pretty much as he or she pleases, because there's no possibility of selling out. That's why I get the feeling sometimes that my novelist colleagues are looking at me with a faint air of pity. After all, their nov- els might be optioned by Hollywood, and as everybody knows, you get paid when a stu- dio buys the rights to your book even if it's never turned into a movie. I, on the other hand, will be fortunate if someone pays me enough for my latest poem that I can take my wife out to dinner at a place where I won't be asked if I want fries with my order. Why write poetry at all, then? The answer is that there are lots of different Bayard Stern kinds of wealth, and money is just one of David Kirby them. When we think of Homer and Virgil By David Kirby another member of another famous family The words "poetry" and "money" sel- and Dante, we think of laurel leaves, not Poet and FSU professor of English who's a little freer with her money. Last dom occur in the same sentence. Poets are gold (that's Midas's department). I consider Reprinted from the Christian Science Monitor week, it was announced that Ruth Lilly, an expected to be poor: It makes about as much myself a rich man, even if I don't have a heir to the Eli Lilly pharmaceutical fortune, sense to say "that big idiot Albert Einstein" huge bank account. LONDON - From its beginning, Poetry would make a bequest to Poetry that is like- as it does "multimillionaire Emily Dick- So am I worried that Poetry magazine magazine was run on a shoestring. In 1914, ly to amount to more than $100 million. inson." After all, the poet of most people's has just gone from being a postage stamp- founding editor Harriet Monroe sent poet This won't be the first time Poetry has stereotype is Rodolfo of Puccini's "La sized operation to a mighty empire? Not a Amy Lowell $100 for some poems but asked received money from Ruth Lilly. In the Bohème," who burns his manuscript in the bit. I'm rubbing my hands together gleeful- Lowell if she could find it in her heart to 1970s, she submitted some of her own opening scene to warm his garret in the ly, because it looks as though the Lilly send the check back. A member of the poems to the magazine, but editor Joseph Latin Quarter of Paris. bequest is going to go to poetry, not poets. famous Boston family, Amy was the cousin Parisi turned them down. She wasn't one to Yet obviously poets have managed to After editor Parisi gets some expert financial of poet James Russell Lowell and the sister take rejection personally, though, because in make ends meet over the ages. You teach, advice, he says he plans to move the maga- of the president of Harvard, and she could the '80s, she endowed two fellowships for you win prizes, you get grants—you even zine to more spacious quarters, expand its have easily returned the check. But she did- young poets as well as a prize now worth make a little money from the books you staff, and start new programs, including one n't, claiming she was "a little stuck" that $100,000. It's not unusual for benefactors to publish, though I've made a lot more by to show high school teachers how to intro- month. So the ever-resourceful Monroe did donate modest amounts at first to see how reviewing other poets' books than from col- duce students to the pleasures of poetry. what she always did, cutting here, trimming institutions handle the money. Evidently lecting royalties from mine. But the real But even if some money ends up in there to keep the magazine going. Even Poetry passed the test, which is why Mr. wealth in poetry isn't monetary. People who poets' pockets, I'm not worried about any- today, Poetry has a staff of just four mem- Parisi got a call last month from a Lilly estate question the value of poetry need to consid- one being corrupted. Poets know the real bers and is run out of cramped quarters on representative who told him, in effect, to er this: Why have there always been poets? money is in the poems. What else would we the second floor of a Chicago library. make sure he was sitting down, because a Since the dawn of history, every culture has conclude? We've been writing for nothing But all that's about to change, thanks to lot of wealth was headed his way. had poets; why do people write and read too long to think otherwise. Not everything has changed on Queensberry Place in London From 1985 to 1991, stu- The creaking floors and booked us a room at "The Gainsborough". dents in the FSU London pro- noisy children in the play- My report? The kids are still screaming gram lived and studied in a ground of the French school and the stairways still winding, but it is a classically British edifice on next door had made the place transformed. I wouldn’t call it four- Queensberry Place in South experience extremely exotic star, but they do have all mod cons. The Kensington. It was ideally situ- for a kid who had grown up classrooms are now "suites," and they are ated near the Victoria and with sand dunes and cow quite well done. My former room is now a Albert Museum, The Science pastures. rather expensive "Superior Double" with Museum, Royal Albert Hall, For me that building was mini bar and 300-thread-count linen sheets. Hyde Park and some exclusive a stepping stone to a life The lobby sparkles with expensive fabric neighborhoods. abroad. So I was saddened and a commanding front desk. Gone are Thousands of FSU stu- to hear a few years back that the Yugoslavians behind the small front dents walked through its the center had moved to counter, replaced by svelte Italians, French doors and were introduced to Great Russell Street. and Spanish staff. the history and culture of Carter Witt, left, and Keith Howes, a friend I couldn’t imagine what As the day faded, I sat in that lobby on England and London in a way my life would have been embroidered sofas and luxe carpeting that was exciting. Furdell about "1066 and all that,” the cool without it. Fortunately I hear that the new reading The Evening Standard. It was the I lived at 7-11 Queensberry Place in intricacies of beheadings, the scary stuff buildings are quite historic. same room where we had watched darts, 1987 and 1988, and it was my first home they did at the Tower of London, as well as In the years since I packed my bags and snooker and Spitting Image on TV. I turned abroad. The winding staircases, a dis- all the events and people who had lived in left Queensberry Place, I’d never returned around to take it all in and chuckled to turbingly rickety elevator, antiquated the place that slowly became my home. to London. So when my wife began dream- myself when I noticed that the same rickety plumbing and temperamentally heated The concerts and theater I experienced ing of wine, high cholesterol cuisine and elevator was still there. rooms were the crucible where a diverse meant more because the curriculum told the French countryside for our summer —Carter Witt, Class of 1988 group of FSU students lived and studied. me the back-story about the writers and the vacation, I was thinking more about doggy In this old London building, we made theaters. Soon London was no longer for- London pub food and a pint at the local. I Carter Witt lives in Japan and is the publisher friendships that would never have been eign. It became a living place with a history got my two days in the city. of the monthly English-language periodical possible anywhere else. that spoke to you, and I came to under- I had heard through friends that the Japanzine. He can be reached at editors@japan- Here I learned from teachers like Betty stand it in ways that really inspired me. center was now an upscale hotel. So I zine.com