FEATURE ARTICLE Board of Trustees Reorganization

SPECIAL EVENT Purple & White Ball

SPECIAL EVENT Walk of Honor Dedication

“We’ve been known as one of the oldest institutions west of the Mississippi; now we are going to be known as one of the best.”

PRESIDENT TITUS OCTOBER 21, 2017

VOL NUM FALL 59 02 17 In This Issue Strengthening International Bonds Forging Meaningful Partnerships FEATURES Learning & Community 12 Board of Trustees Reorganization Faith & Service IOWADiscovery & ActionWESLEYAN Courage & Passion SPECIALS AthleticsUNIVERSITY / Hall of Fame IS A 14 Homecoming Class Notes 17 Purple & White Ball TRANSFORMATIONAL 22 Commencement LEARNING 26 Peggy Whitson Record Breaker COMMUNITY WHOSE PASSION IN EVERY ISSUE 04 Student Success IS TO EDUCATE, 06 Academic Innovations EMPOWER 07 Adult & Graduate Studies 08 Generosity AND INSPIRE 10 Wesleyan | 2020 21 Calendar STUDENTS TO LEAD 28 Athletics MEANINGFUL LIVES 32 Class Notes AND CAREERS. MISSION

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2 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 PRESIDENT Dr. Steven E. Titus [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Meg Richtman [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. DeWayne Frazier [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND TREASURER Christine Plunkett [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Dr. Wesley Brooks [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Nickolis Boone [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Vacant

DIRECTOR FOR ALUMNI AND PARENT RELATIONS Holly Jones [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/EDITOR Lori Baerg [email protected]

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNER Amanda Rundquist [email protected]

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Anna Jones Zander ’12 [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lori Baerg Amy Coffman Anna Zander ’12

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Amy Becker Rebecca Bender Dhasan Shrestha ’20 Carley Barlow ’17

PUBLICATION MANAGER STORY IDEAS? COMMENTS? QUESTIONS? CORRECTIONS? Lori Baerg WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! EMAIL [email protected]

IW.EDU 3 STUDENT SUCCESS

MEET MATT KLUNDT Lessons That Serve Well

One of the many areas where Iowa Wesleyan excels is nurturing students to harness their passions to pursue a successful future. A shining example of this is our Coordinator for Student Engagement, Matt Klundt ’17. If you haven’t met him yet, you’ve surely seen him, because since 2013, he’s been all over campus, energetically serving in countless roles. Matt has been involved with Campus Ministry, Student Ambassadors, and orientation; he spent two years as an RA, was a student coordinator of intramurals, and delighted in evoking here, and it’s great. The other person would be Dr. Brooks. I’m laughter from many as Wesley the Tiger until just last fall. Klundt working under him in Student Development now, and being able to has also worked closely with the Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation learn from him and his leadership in such a great environment...his Department in addition to being a personal trainer at the Mount presence just makes everything a little bit better.” Pleasant REC Center. “MATT KLUNDT IS THE KIND OF STUDENT THAT Now, with all of this, Matt, who’ll graduate this December, still manages to make the grade. With a double major in Physical ANY FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER WOULD BE Education and Exercise Science, he spent the fall semester student PROUD TO CALL THEIR OWN. HE IS A GENUINE teaching and working fulltime in Student Development. LEADER WHO IS PASSIONATE AND CARES A Recruited by Coach Stubbs ’12 during a high school visit in GREAT DEAL ABOUT IOWA WESLEYAN AND THE Klundt’s home town of Andalusia, Illinois, Matt reflected on what made him decide to chose Iowa Wesleyan saying, “Football STUDENT EXPERIENCE. MATT IS SOMEONE THAT was what originally got me even thinking of Iowa Wesleyan, and YOU CAN COUNT ON, LEAN INTO, AND KNOW then I came to the campus. I really fell in love with the campus THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BRING HIS BEST INTO ANY and the small-town feel, and then I checked out the Education Department. One of the things that’s always stuck with me was SITUATION. THE UNIVERSITY IS VERY FORTUNATE what the admissions counselor said to me that day: ‘We want to TO HAVE A STUDENT AND PERSON OF HIS set you up for success, graduate and in a job upon graduation.’ So, CHARACTER AND QUALITY ON CAMPUS.” football initially got me looking this way, but it’s definitely the campus and education part that really sold it for me.” WESLEY H. BROOKS, PH.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Ironically, even though football brought Matt to Iowa Wesleyan, after an injury during his freshman year he decided to stop playing Matt shared a few important lessons his parents taught him, which and focus, as he put it, on his whole life instead of just the next he thinks about daily and have served him well. “Work hard for your three years. And although he was sad not to be able to continue goals even though you are the only one that sees them, and out-kind playing, he’s happy to be where he is today and recognizes that everyone.” without making that tough decision he probably wouldn’t be. Although he is truly exceptional in so many ways, Matt is quick to When asked about those who’ve been supportive and inspiring, credit God, saying: “There’ve been a lot of individuals that have Matt said reverently: “God. I definitely wouldn’t be here without helped me get to this point, but I don’t know what kind of person Him, so all praise and glory to Him first. My parents - really I would be if I didn’t have Grace filling me up, and I know I fail just my family in general. I have such a supportive family and daily but that’s the great thing about Grace, I don’t deserve it but I probably couldn’t say enough about them to make people I get it anyway.” understand what they mean to me. School-wise, there are plenty more people who’ve helped me, but there are two who’ve just really, really helped me out. One is my advisor, Valerie Unkrich. She’s been a huge blessing in my life. She’s like another mom for me

4 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 STUDENT SUCCESS

MEET ALLEGRA COLLETTE Just Go For It

While many of us look at Allegra Collette’s weekly schedule and marvel that she can find the time (and energy) to accomplish everything on her agenda, to Allegra this is simply the way she stays well-rounded. Collette, a junior from Thornton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, decided as a high school senior that it was important to her personal growth to attend an out-of-state university. As a varsity volleyball player throughout high school, Allegra was also in track and field all four years, played basketball for two years, was captain of both the volleyball and track and field teams, Then she obtained an internship for ESPN’s X Games in received Second Team All-Conference Honors. She investigated Minneapolis last summer, and loved it, which is just more many different colleges where she could continue to play volleyball. confirmation she made the right decision to go into Sports Management. Allegra shared more saying, “I was freaking out. I was thinking that I wasn’t going to play volleyball anymore, and I felt like that was my Currently, Allegra works in the OASIS (Office of Academic Success “in.” Then I talked to Coach Wagy. I absolutely loved the program, and Inclusive Support) as a tutor. so I committed. I’m glad I ended up here, that’s for sure.” Collette is a double major, earning her degrees in Exercise Science Iowa Wesleyan is glad too, because in the three years she’s been here, as well as Business with a concentration in Sports Management. As Allegra has proven to be exceptional in countless ways. if that isn’t impressive enough, she’s also on the Dean’s List. Allegra aspires to be a coach one day, but also knows that she doesn’t want to Allegra continued, “Immediately I knew I wanted to be a resident do just one thing for the rest of her life. assistant because my freshman year I had worked in student development for their work study position. I really valued the Allegra credits a number of people for her success including her residential life, getting more involved on campus, and helping parents, Coach Wagy, her best friend and IW student, Ariel Smale, students appreciate and meet new people. So, my sophomore year and all the incredibly kind and caring people at Iowa Wesleyan I applied and got the job.” which she considers family. Collette also did work study with Iowa Wesleyan Sports Information In the end, Allegra has some valuable words to share: Director Anna Zander ’12, taking stats for baseball and softball, “I THINK THE BIGGEST THING IS JUST GOING FOR livestreaming all the basketball events, and helping in whatever ways she was needed. IT, BECAUSE I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES ENOUGH TO EVEN TRY “ALLEGRA HAS BEEN A GREAT ASSET TO IOWA IT. THANKFULLY I WAS BLESSED WITH THE MOST WESLEYAN ATHLETICS. SHE WORKS JUST AS AMAZING PARENTS IN THE WORLD AND THEY’VE HARD ON THE COURT AS SHE DOES IN THE ALWAYS TOLD ME I CAN DO ANYTHING I PUT MY CLASSROOM. ALLEGRA IS ALWAYS WILLING AND MIND TO. I’M HERE AND BELIEVING IT AND STILL EAGER TO LEARN ANY AND ALL ASPECTS THAT PURSUING MY DREAMS AND MY PASSIONS. IT’S GO WITH SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETIC SO MUCH BETTER TO TRY IT, KEEP PERSISTING ADMINISTRATION.” THROUGH IT, AND KNOWING INSTEAD OF ANNA ZANDER ’12, IOWA WESLEYAN SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR DEALING WITH THE UNKNOWN.”

IIW.EDUW.EDU 5 ACADEMIC INNOVATIONS

BECKNER COLLABORATION PUBLISHED INTERNATIONALLY

ONE OF THE REASONS IOWA WESLEYAN EXCELS IS THAT WE ARE HOME TO GREAT INNOVATORS. KEEPING WITH THIS TRADITION, ONE OF OUR VERY OWN IS INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED FOR A BOOK SHE CO€AUTHORED ON THE IMPORTANT SUBJECT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Education Division Chair, Dr. Rebecca Beckner, received news last For, as Iowa Wesleyan Dean and Vice President for Academic March from Corwin Press they had published her book in Japanese. Affairs, DeWayne Frazier articulates, The book Implementing Positive Behavior Support Systems in Early Childhood and Elementary Settings focuses on women and children “DR. BECKNER IS A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND with at-risk behaviors. RESPECTED FACULTY MEMBER AT THE Dr. Beckner, who has devoted her career in pursuit of her passion UNIVERSITY. SHE BRINGS THAT BLEND OF to help teachers understand how to work with behavioral at-risk, ACADEMICS AND THEORY ALONG WITH THE mental at-risk, and trauma induced at-risk students, talked about her reaction, saying: “It was shocking! The book looks different PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THAT MAKES FOR than the original, and of course, I can’t understand a word, but it is A GREAT CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE. SHE IS really awesome.” TEACHING STRATEGIES TO HELP OUR YOUNG Beginning early in her career, she counseled women with chemical PEOPLE WHEN THEY’RE LEARNING HOW TO DEAL dependencies, worked with their children, and operated her own childcare center that specialized in behavioral problems. Her WITH ISSUES LIKE HYPERACTIVITY AS A REAL experiences led her to multiple research projects and publications, ALTERNATIVE TO MEDICATION. WE ARE PROUD allowing her to travel the world. TO HAVE GREAT ACADEMIC INNOVATORS LIKE DR. REBECCA BECKNER HERE, ADVANCING OUR VISION.”

6 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 ADULT & GRADUATE STUDIES

ONLINE  A PATH TO SUCCESS

The world changes and so does education. Significant advances in technology have led to a need to provide more opportunities for online learning. Adults are finding that they can return to school while balancing a career, family, and daily life while taking online classes. In fact, students who have experienced online learning have gone on to rave about the experience. Students like Claire Harapat who took online courses to complete her RN to BSN said, “Iowa Wesleyan was very convenient, working with my crazy schedule of being a 12-hour rotating shift nurse with an active family! Everyone was always very helpful – whether it was personal attention at registration or the support of my professors who were very involved and passionate about my success.” Iowa Wesleyan boasts four strong online programs. IW’s Nursing RN to BSN Degree through AGS (Adult & Graduate Studies) ranks 40th in the Nation among online nursing programs. Dr. DeWayne Frazier, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean stated, “In my analysis of market demand and review of statistics across the region (based on 3rd party statistics like the Department of Labor), we have four programs in the top 20 in terms of demand in a 150 mile radius of the University. Our RN to BSN program ranks nationally, and our Criminal Justice, Human Services and Business programs allow us to continue to grow the University, provide our students quality and affordable options, and serve the region of Southeast Iowa in dynamic ways.”

“I WAS VERY NERVOUS ABOUT TAKING ONLINE CLASSES, BUT IOWA WESLEYAN’S FACULTY WAS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP ME. LOOKING BACK, I WISH I HAD STARTED TAKING ON€LINE CLASSES SOONER. I WAS ABLE TO FIT MORE CLASSES INTO MY SCHEDULE AND STILL BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE. I COULD EVEN TRAVEL AND STILL KEEP UP WITH MY CLASS WORK.” JOSH HEPKER 16’, BUSINESS MAJOR

As a service to our region and to our students, online courses and programs impact long term success and make it easier to obtain a college degree. Iowa Wesleyan serves 17 states with online courses and programs. If you are interested in Iowa Wesleyan’s online programs, visit www.iw.edu/online- undergraduate-programs.

IW.EDU 7 GENEROSITY

WESLEYAN WALK OF HONOR

MORE THAN 175 YEARS AGO, THE FOUNDERS OF IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR THIS GREAT INSTITUTION, BRICK BY BRICK. TODAY, THE WESLEYAN WALK OF HONOR CONTINUES THIS FOUNDING VISION BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE ALUMNI, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS.

Iowa Wesleyan University is a community devoted to its students, Wesleyan and celebrated their 25th class reunion on the 150th alumni, friends and its region. The Wesleyan Walk of Honor anniversary. It is befitting that they choose to leave their mark provides a special opportunity to celebrate people who have built during the celebration of the 175th anniversary by helping to support IW into a dynamic, 21st Century University. the Wesleyan Walk of Honor through their class gift. Alumni and friends gathered on Saturday, October 21 to dedicate Leigh Van Blarcom ’67, of South Carolina, said “Wesleyan gave the Wesleyan Walk of Honor, a brick walkway engraved with more me a great grounding and perspective. The ability to meet students than 280 names of alumni, family and friends. from all over the world was impactful and the student/faculty ratio was so important in my learning. Now fifty years later, our class has The Walkway, which runs between the historic University Chapel the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasures to continue and the gateway entrance of the campus, is a living legacy for those moving the university forward and to serve the students today.” who care deeply for this university, and it serves as a reminder to current students of their future role as alumni. The Class challenges other alumni to give back to the University that impacted them. Blarcom adds, “Think deeply about what Wesleyan “The Wesleyan Walk of Honor allows us to see individual women meant to you and seriously consider giving back whether through and men who have been shaped by Iowa Wesleyan into who they are treasure, time, talents or talking about Wesleyan.” today,” said Director of Alumni Relations Holly Jones. “Through this walkway, we will also be inspiring future generations of students.” Bricks are still available for purchase at www.iw.edu/WalkOfHonor. The 50th Anniversary Class of 1967 has the distinct honor of being the class that graduated the year of the 125th anniversary of Iowa

Front Row (L to R): Mary Michaels Beckman, Virginia (Lois) Michaels Oberman, Sandra King Bruns. Middle Row (L to R): Mary Kauffman Keeney, Shirley Textor, Virginia Smith Egbert, A. Charlene Metsker, Marilyn Trapp Leo, Dana Fuellhart, Sharon Law Pepper, Leigh Livsey Van Blarcom, Elizabeth Davenport Garrels. Back Row (L to R): Nancy Jo Stevens, Philip Ulm, Victor Temple, President Steven Titus, Leroy Heidel, Joseph Cucci, John Loyd, Lawrence (Bill) Pepper, Joyce Alexion Hinckley. In attendance, but not pictured: Marilyn Etzel Cannon, Virginia Hite Temple

8 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 175 YEARS IS A LONG TIME. PASSION FINDS A WAY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHERS. LEIGH VAN BLARCOM

IW.EDU 9 WESLEYAN | 2020 Progress Report: Howe Center Gets Makeover

If you have driven by or visited campus, you might have noticed the Howe Student Activity Center has received a face lift. Meeting Initiative 9.4 of Wesleyan 2020, IW has strategically invested in branding identity.

“We wanted to create an athletic presence as you enter campus through the Howe, and I think we have been able to do that very well. The signage on the exterior of the building stands out and lets visitors know they are in the right place,” said Athletic Director Derek Zander ’12. “Once you get inside, we have put a focus on showcasing our student-athlete and our Tiger Athletics brand.”

The upgrades to the spaces include the University’s Athletic logos and the NCAA Division III logo on the walls and floor. Murals have been added to several locations in the building that highlight each sport as well as the University mission and values which brings the presence of student-athletes into the space.

Along with the visual upgrades, a new sound system and new state-of-the-art scoreboards have replaced the old technology improving the gameday experience for our students and fans.

ZANDER SAID, “WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT BEING ABLE TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS IN THE HOWE CENTER. THE SCOREBOARDS AND SOUND SYSTEM HAVE BEEN IN MAJOR NEED OF UPDATING FOR AWHILE, AND THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS, IT WAS FINALLY POSSIBLE.”

10 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 STRATEGIC PLAN

New Integrated Marketing Campaign

“Discover YOUR Passion” is a new integrated marketing campaign launched this Fall. Discover YOUR Passion is a part of an integrated marketing plan that speaks to Iowa Wesleyan’s internal and external audiences. This new campaign is featured on billboards, radio, newspaper, web, social media and other medians. Help others discover their passion by sharing your story about Iowa Wesleyan. Write to us at [email protected].

DISCOVERING YOUR PASSION AT IOWA WESLEYANersity in UNIVERSITY Southeast is more than attending a comprehensive four year univ Iowa; it is a commitment to something greater– You! COMMUNITY COME AND PLAY PERSONALIZED AFFORDABILITY A QUALITY 4 5 EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 1 2 3 10 29 15:1 SPORTS 85% Students representing NCAA Division III Athletics over 29 states Low Student Private Loan Debt Faculty to Student Ratio IW Students Start Careers in their Field 16+ 25 TOP 100% 25% Diverse Experience – students Intramural Sports & representing over 25 countries 100% of Students Receive Student Organizations Professor Mentorship Financial Assistance Alumni Earnings Above Expectation $ 100% Small, Safe, Friendly Vocal & Instrumental Groups Community Merit Based Scholarships up to Success Driven Academic Programs $20,000 a year (renewable) Internship Participation and Concentrations DISCOVER YOUR PASSION.Discover You. a Wesleyan University. What are w a it in g f o r ? There’s a world of discovery waiting for you at Iow you

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a transformational learning AFFILIATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY Iowa Wesleyan University is a four-year Over 30 Career-focused majors, along with a choice coeducational university of liberal arts and of minors and pre-professional programs. community whose passion sciences related to the United Methodist Church. SERVICE-LEARNING HISTORY SN IW is ranked as one of the best in the country is to educate, empower and IW is one of the oldest four-year, coeducational, for its commitment to community service. PRACTICAL INTERNSHIPS Ranked #11 Best Online School in Iowa church-related liberal arts universities west of - All IW students complete at least one % 100% the Mississippi River. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS internship or field experience before graduation. inspire students to lead More than 20 student-led clubs. 100 LOCATION Located just four blocks north from downtown ATHLETICS meaningful lives and careers. Mount Pleasant, the Iowa Wesleyan campus sits Ten intercollegiate teams competing in NCAA on 60 acres. Division III and the USCAA. Ranked #37 Best Online Christian ENROLLMENT RESIDENCE LIFE Colleges & Universities Over 600 full and part-time students. Three residence facilities on campus – two traditional residence halls and a suite-style CLASS SIZE residence for upperclassmen. Classes at Iowa Wesleyan average a 15:1 SERVING AND LEARNING ACCREDITATION IW is ranked as one of the top in the country for its student-faculty ratio. Iowa Wesleyan University is accredited by the commitment to community service. In our highly Higher Learning Commission of the North Central acclaimed service-learning program, you will master Association of Colleges and Schools. course concepts by engaging in service opportunities in the community.

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BOARD GOVERNANCE Restructure for New Era of Governance

THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A UNIVERSITY IS ITS LIFELINE. IT OVERSEES GENERAL, ACADEMIC, AND FINANCIAL POLICY. THE BOARD HAS ULTIMATE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND SETS THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE INSTITUTION.

It is customary for entities to review, revise and seek best practices of Trustees approved in board governance. Thus, in May 2016, the Board of Trustees the new structure on appointed a Board Development Task Force to examine its current March 17, 2017. The structure and effectiveness, and to research innovative and best By-laws and Board practices. The task force was formed to consider all aspects of board Policy and Protocol membership, structure, operations, and aspirations. The Board Manual were updated Development Task Force included Co-Chairs Bob Miller and Jack and approved in May Ohle, with committee members Liz Garrels, Don Wiley, Jason 2017. Bender, Steve Titus, and Meg Richtman. Initial meetings of the task force were facilitated by Dr. Loren Anderson, President Emeritus at The new structure Pacific Lutheran University. is focused on fiduciary, strategic Through various facilitated meetings and workshops, the task and generative force discovered new ways to optimize the Board’s work including responsibilities of the the responsibilities of its members. The task force explored new Board. It is based on perspectives and innovative approaches to organize the work of the best practices that Board around fidiciary, strategic, and generative practices. reduce the number of standing committees FROM THIS IN DEPTH STUDY, THE and organizes the RESTRUCTURING OF IOWA WESLEYAN Board around strategic UNIVERSITY’S BOARD BEGAN TO TAKE PLACE. priorities rather than operational areas. Board Chairperson Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77 stated, “It’s vital that the governance of a university includes each member’s Board Member and Governance Group Chair Elizabeth Garrels ’67 valuable participation. We sought experts in governance and L.H.D.H ’11 adds, “We’ve brought great change to the University structure and through the advice of Wesleyan stakeholders, our and met the challenges of higher education. The restructure allows institution came up with a model that was adopted. This model us to prioritize and maximize the efficiency of our work together pushes individual trustees to participate in generative thought. in moving the institution forward. We have Board members that It imparts thinking outside the box and looking at the uniqueness are not alumni of the University that bring additional knowledge, of the University.” business acumen and have seen the value in investing their time and creativity to bring their depth and perspective to enhance Southeast The Board Development Task Force recommended to the full Board Iowa’s opportunities.” the reorganization of the Board of Trustees from nine standing committees to three standing groups and an executive committee. Trustees agree that there is significant energy and commitment on The three groups (Mission, Governance and Resources) were to be the Board and forward direction is underway. There is a belief in organized around the strategic priorities of the University. The Board the University and its mission.

12 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 Front Row (l-r): Byron Johnson ’62, Christie Vilsack, Elizabeth Garrels ’67, Mary Elgar ’75, Annette Scieszinski ’77 (Board Chair), Kent Swaim ’66. Back Row (l-r): Randy Perry ’70, Don Wiley ’70, Steve Titus, Gary Shaw ’60, Robert Miller ’83, Chris Van Gels ’93. Not pictured: John Badger ’62, Jason Bender ’98, Charles Fluharty, Nathan Gause, Tony Kaska, Denise Keltner Johnson ’82, Maria Lofgren ’92, Wallace Loh ’65, Dennis Pedrick, Christine Rauscher ’67, Ted Roth ’73, J.D. Schimmelpfennig ’63, Lilian Gallo Seagren, Matthew Shinn, Deborah Stowers, Colin Woods ’95

SCIESZINSKI WENT ON TO SAY, “I FOUND MY SOUL AT WESLEYAN AND BOTH MY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BEARINGS. I BELIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES HAPPEN AT A PLACE LIKE WESLEYAN. IT IS WORTHY OF SUSTAINABILITY.” Garrels added that, “There is an old philanthropic saying – We all sit under trees we didn’t plant. My hope is that students realize the foundation that sets them on their course to their full potential.”

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HOMECOMING

Homecoming 2017, October 20-21, was a fun-filled weekend full of activity. The festivities included a reception for the 50th Reunion Class at the home of President Steve and Sara Titus, Boom Night, the Golden Tiger Association Breakfast and the Homecoming Parade.

Friday’s activities also included the Alumni Banquet & Awards where the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award went to Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77; the 2017 Alumni Service Award was awarded to Mary Elgar ’75; and Bruno Rwayitare ’08 was given the 2017 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

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PHOTOS ON OPPOSITE PAGE: A Holly Jones, President Titus, Lee Heidel, Joe Cucci, Shirley Textor, Mary Kauffman Keeney B Philip Ulm, President Titus C Dr. DeWayne Frazier D 50 Year Class Medals E Mary Michaels Beckman, Virginia (Lois) Oberman F John Loyd, Lawrence (Bill) Pepper G Elizabeth Davenport Garrels H President Titus speaks to the Class of 1967 I Patty Seaman Doran as Dean Carol Nemitz, David Hansen L J John Loyd K Robert (Jake) Williams L Sherry Chatwin Thaden M President Titus, June Jennings N Rozella Lister Stull O Christine Seitz Kluver, Patty Seaman K Doran, Robert Scarpino PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE: A Victor Temple B J.D. Schimmelpfennig, Christie Vilsack, Kathleen Grandall Schimmelpfennig C Primae Voces performs at Alumni Banquet D Dolores Graf Poulter Wilson, Leroy Heidel E Linda Wyman Parks F Virginia Smith Egbert, Cleo Keeney G Betty Barney Mullen, Jurine Borton Moore, Willie Mullen H Philip Ulm I Elizabeth Davenport Garrels, Annette Jennings Scieszinski, President Titus J Alumni Banquet and Awards K John Loyd, David Heaton L Cynthia Jennings Phillips, June Jennings,Annette Jennings Scieszinski M Christie Vilsack, Mary Elgar, W.EDU PresidentI Titus 15 N Annette Jennings Scieszinski O Alumni Banquet Decor M NO Boom Night included the announcement of our 2017 Homecoming Court. Tevin Yen and Marisol Gonzalez were crowned King and Queen, with Princes Chazz Brown and Paul Dixon and Princesses Allegra Collette and Sydnee Stalker. Saturday featured the Homecoming Parade before the football game where Iowa Wesleyan brought home a Homecoming Victory with a win of 24-17 against University of Minnesota-Morris.

16 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 PURPLE & WHITE BALL

The celebration of Iowa Wesleyan’s 175th anniversary culminated at the Purple & White Ball on October 21. After a year-long celebration of Iowa Wesleyan’s history and significant legacy, this event was a momentous celebration of Wesleyan’s future. The campus came to life as a sellout crowd was entertained with dinner, live music, videos, fireworks, and dancing. Presidential Medals for Outstanding Merit were presented to Christie Vilsack for her exemplary leadership in advancing advocacy, education, and literacy around the world and Tom Vilsack for his exemplary leadership in advancing public service at all levels of government. President Titus announced the current strategic plan Wesleyan 2020 would be completed in spring 2018, two years earlier than expected. Thus, a new planning commission will be convened. With great enthusiasm and gratitude, Titus announced the new planning commission will be led and chaired by Christie and Tom Vilsack. “We have claimed our vision as the regional, comprehensive university for Southeast Iowa,” said President Titus. “Now we must lead and help shape the identity of Southeast Iowa as a region. This will be the central strategic work of Iowa Wesleyan University through our next planning commission.” A 175th anniversary original photo mosaic was presented to Elizabeth ’67 and Richard ’66 Garrels in appreciation for their dedicated leadership as the 175th Celebration Honorary Co-Chairs.

IW.EDU 17 18 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 IW.EDU 19 COMMEMORATIVE MOSAIC

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20 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JAZZOLIDAY CONCERT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARDS DAY November 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m. CELEBRATION April 26, 2018, 11:00 a.m. January 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m. INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME November 30, 2017, 7:00 p.m. TIGER ATHLETICS April 27, 2018, 6:30 p.m. APPRECIATION DAY GENERAL RECITAL February 3, 2018 SENIOR ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION December 1, 2017, 7:00 p.m. May 4, 2018, 6:00 p.m. FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP DAY February 16, 2018 NURSING PINNING CEREMONY December 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m. May 4, 2018, 7:00 p.m. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS DAY LESSONS AND CAROLS February 19, 2018 BACCALAUREATE December 3, 2017, 7:00 p.m. May 5, 2018, 10:30 a.m. MANSFIELD SYMPOSIUM DECEMBER GRADUATION April 12, 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY May 5, 2018, 1:30 p.m. December 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m. DISCOVER WESLEYAN DAY April 14, 2018, 9:00 a.m.

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IW.EDU 21 COMMENCEMENT

AN UNFORGETTABLE 2017 COMMENCEMENT COMMENCEMENT DAY, A DAY MANY OF US REMEMBER AS WE TOOK THE STAGE TO RECEIVE OUR DEGREE, IS A DAY THAT IS FOREVER ETCHED IN OUR MEMORIES. NEW IW ALUMNI MADE THEIR WAY ACROSS THE STAGE MAY 6, 2017.

Vice President for Academic Affairs DeWayne Frazier articulated, was bestowed upon Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador to “Graduation is a rite of passage from one stage of life to the next. the United States of America, Faida Maramuke Mitifu, Ph.D., who This is their special day and it’s all about the graduates and their responded graciously with an encouraging speech. 2017 Graduate families.” Ruth Lukuka Ngongo and her family, all of whom made the long journey from Kinshasas, the capital city of the DR Congo, were The day began with a historic 175th Baccalaureate Service to honor present to witness the award to Dr. Mitifu. the graduating class of 2017. President Titus welcomed graduates, friends and family members with a heartfelt message, and the THE CEREMONY CLOSED WITH A TELEVISED audience was further moved by the words of guest speaker Pastor MESSAGE FROM A DISTINGUISHED IOWA Trey Hegar of First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant. WESLEYAN ALUMNA WHO SPOKE TO GRADUATES,

After the service, graduation day continued with Commencement, SAYING, “COMMANDER PEGGY WHITSON, AN IOWA which included special awards, memorable speeches, and closed with WESLEYAN GRADUATE OF 1981, HERE ON BOARD the formal presentation of student degrees. THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. I WANTED

President Titus awarded the 2017 Chadwick Teacher of the Year TO EXTEND MY SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS Award to Iowa Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Education Dr. TO THE 2017 GRADUATING CLASS OF IOWA Cheyrl Newland for her tireless work and dedication to students’ WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. DREAM YOUR FUTURES success. Outgoing Director of Physical Plant, Bob Vitale, was recognized for his impeccable care for the University’s buildings AND WORK TO MAKE THEM COME TRUE. YOU and grounds with the 2017 Carol Nemitz Staff Award. Student and REALLY CAN DO ANYTHING YOU BELIEVE.” community leader Skylar Rodgers was honored with the 2017 Iowa University President’s Award for inspiring us all with her authenticity Congratulations, Iowa Wesleyan Class of 2017! and compassion. The Presidential Medal for Outstanding Merit

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“GRADUATION IS A RITE OF PASSAGE FROM ONE STAGE OF LIFE TO THE NEXT. WE DO ALL WE CAN TO MAKE IT A MEMORABLE EVENT FOR OUR GRADUATES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HELPED THEM GET THERE, BECAUSE THEY’VE ALL PUT SO MUCH INTO IT. THIS IS THEIR SPECIAL DAY AND IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GRADUATES AND THEIR FAMILIES.” DEWAYNE FRAZIER, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE

The Iowa Wesleyan University Presidential Scholars Program recognizes students who will make a difference in the world. Each with their own unique way of approaching life and leadership, these students are making a significant impact on campus, whether in athletics, clubs, music, or leadership opportunities. These scholarship awards are based on a combination of factors including GPA, ACT scores, class rank, volunteer activities and an on-campus interview. Presidential Scholars receive full tuition scholarships for four years. This year we have two sets of siblings who are among this prestigious group: Christian and Lena Henriksen and Darby and Allie Massner. Congratulations to the families of these exceptional students.

Front Row (l-r): Ryan Hutchinson, New London, IA; Darby Massner, Mediapolis, IA; Caitlin Saunders, Monroe City, MO; Abigail Shelton, Rockford, IL; Kara Gillis, Lampasas, TX. Back Row (l-r): Allie Massner, Mediapolis, IA; Lena Henriksen, Salem, IA; Alex Payne, Richards, MO; Christian Henriksen, Salem, IA; Austin Willis, Essex, IL. Not pictured: Alexis Jones, Belleville, IL; Nijole Laverd, Arlington Heights, IL; and Francesca Rappenecker, Crawfordsville, IA.

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MOMENTUM IN ENROLLMENT GROWTH

IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SEES THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF ENROLLMENT GROWTH.

In 2015, Iowa Wesleyan achieved a record setting 51% increase for As Iowa Wesleyan marks the beginning of the 176th academic enrolled new students, followed in 2016 by an increase of 71% over year, momentum in enrollment correlates with the successful the 2015 numbers. Yet again in 2017, the new student enrollment advancement of the university’s five-year strategic plan and the increase once again broke records making it the largest incoming mission of the university. class in six decades. As a result, Iowa Wesleyan’s incoming new student enrollment has increased 162% over the last three years. “Our shift in mission as the regional, comprehensive university for With this trend of three consecutive years of record-breaking new rural Southeast Iowa has resulted in a period of significant growth student enrollment, Iowa Wesleyan’s overall enrollment is currently and momentum the past several years”, said President Steven Titus. already nearing its five-year projection for 2020. “IOWA WESLEYAN CONTINUES TO GROW IN “Our students are attending Iowa Wesleyan because of our RETENTION AND ENROLLMENT BOASTING THE commitment to an affordable, quality education that provides LARGEST FRESHMAN CLASS IN SIX DECADES personalized experience and support,” said Nick Boone, Vice President for Enrollment Management. “We continue to see a FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF UNPRECEDENTED steady increase in the number of Iowa students as we have focused GROWTH. OUR STUDENTS ARE OUR PRIORITY our strategic efforts on recruiting more students from our Southeast AND OUR MISSION AND STRATEGY ARE CLEAR.” Iowa region. We also continue to experience and appreciate a diverse representation of students. Overall, we have students from 29 states With nationally ranked programs and a student/faculty ratio that and 25 countries. Southeast Iowa is benefitting from the quality and provides a personalized experience, Iowa Wesleyan is executing its diversity we provide as a regional comprehensive university.” mission and strategy in aggressive, disciplined, and effective ways.

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PEGGY WHITSON CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS

If you’ve been following our updates on astronaut Peggy Whitson OCTOBER 2009 ® JULY 2012 ’81, you know she has a rich history of breaking records. In fact, with Whitson served as Chief of the Astronaut Corps, becoming the first her safe return to Earth on September 2, 2017, Whitson has logged female, nonmilitary Chief of the Astronaut Office. a career total of 665 days in space, making her the U.S. record holder on the all-time space endurance list. NOVEMBER 17, 2016 ® SEPTEMBER 2, 2017: Peggy Whitson has spent every moment of her 57 years, another EXPEDITION 50€51 record-breaker, since she’s the oldest female astronaut, proving that Whitson again served as Commander of the International Space no matter who you are, dreams can come true when you have the Station and participated in four spacewalks, bringing her career total courage to pursue them. The truth is in her ongoing achievements: up to ten. As previously mentioned, this latest mission makes Peggy the U.S. record holder on the all-time space endurance list, and JUNE 5, 2002 ® DECEMBER 7, 2002: EXPEDITION 5 places her eighth in the world. Whitson spent 184 days, 22 hours and fourteen minutes in space, Whitson is devoted to sparking new inspiration to students before returning to Earth. While aboard the International Space everywhere. She constantly educates through Tumblr and her Station, she conducted 21 scientific investigations, performed a Twitter feed, and hosts an astronaut training series created by NASA four hour and 25-minute Orlan spacewalk, and was named the first in association with the 4-H youth development program called NASA Science Officer. Expeditionary Skills for Life.

OCTOBER 10, 2007 ® APRIL 19, 2008: EXPEDITION 16 PEGGY WHITSON: SCIENTIST, ASTRONAUT, In her second long-duration spaceflight, Whitson, served not only EDUCATOR, HUMANITARIAN, RECORD BREAKER. as Commander for Expedition 16 but also as the first female to command the International Space Station. She logged 192 days in IT IS INEVITABLE THAT SHE WILL FIND NEW WAYS space, for a total of 377 days accumulated which was, at that point the TO CONTINUE TO MOTIVATE US TO FOLLOW OUR most time spent in space for any woman. By this time, Peggy also had OWN PASSIONS. a total of six career spacewalks, racking up 39 hours and 46 minutes.

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LENDING A LOVING HAND

THE IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ANSWERED THE CALL TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS DURING THE DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE HARVEY IN HOUSTON AND ARKANSAS. Iowa Wesleyan University Nursing Student Association conducted a Diaper and Blood Drive in coordination with Hy-Vee to provide aid to hurricane victims in Southeast Texas. The Diaper Drive brought in 1100 diaper packs and 1500 wipe packs from Amazon online. Mount Pleasant residents provided two truck beds full of diapers for the victims. Thirty-three units of blood was donated and $1000 in cash was given to the cause.

The Tiger Athletic Department teamed with Mount Pleasant Community High School to hold a shoe drive and offered free admission to their respective football games to anyone who brought shoes to donate to the disaster victims. A truckload of shoes were shipped to the University of Houston the second week of September.

Arkansas was heavily affected by flooding as a result of the hurricane as it passed over the state. A disaster relief trip to Imboden, Arkansas took place on October 15-18 and included twelve Iowa Wesleyan students and three chaperones. Burlington Trailways graciously donated a chartered bus and housing and food was provided by Wayland Spring United Methodist Campground. Byron Mann of ARUMC (Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church) coordinated efforts to aid two houses severally damaged by floods this summer.

The first house was raised on ten foot stilts and still suffered two feet of water damage. The disaster team from Iowa Wesleyan cleared out the flood damaged debris and portions of the home. The second home received a handicapped ramp and outside paneling. “OUR COMMUNITY STEPPED UP IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE CALL CAME FOR HELP.” LORI BAERG, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

photo credit: Mount Pleasant News

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HAMPTON’S 600 WINS

Mike Hampton ’72 reached a major milestone during the 2017 not only had success on the field, but in the classroom as well, and softball season. On April 23, 2017, Hampton recorded his 600th that has been great to see.” career win as the head coach of the IW softball team. The Tigers Last season, Hampton and the Tigers were 14-22 overall and 7-11 in entered the day just one win away from the mark and were able to SLIAC play. The Tigers had three individuals receive SLIAC All- reach the milestone with a 9-2 victory in the opening game of a Conference honors and one USCAA All-American. Caitlin O’Neill doubleheader against Saint Louis College of Pharmacy. was named USCAA Honorable Mention All-American as well as “I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR HAVING A VERY SLIAC Third Team All-Conference for her play during the season. Samantha McIlwain and Kassie Vazquez each received SLIAC SUPPORTIVE WIFE AND FAMILY. I HAVE TO THANK Third Team All-Conference honors as well. THE PLAYERS THROUGHOUT MY CAREER, AS “I have been very fortunate in my coaching career to be supported by THEY HAVE PUT IN THE HARD WORK AND TIME so many players and families. I have had a lot of fun and memories TO EARN THE WINS,” SAID HAMPTON ON THE coaching softball and seeing the success in the classroom that carries out to the field,” said Hampton. ACCOMPLISHMENT. “First and foremost, I want to say congratulations to Mike on his 600th win. Reaching a milestone like that is a huge accomplishment and honor,” said Athletic Director Derek Zander. “Mike has been a dedicated member of the University for many years. His teams have

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TIGER ATHLETICS LAUNCHES STRATEGIC VISION Ambitious Vision. Ambitious Leadership.

The Iowa Wesleyan to give fans convenient access to everything in Tiger Athletics. University Athletic Other technology improvements include a new sound system in the department has Howe Center and a hi-pod camera system. developed a five-year strategic vision for “I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT Tiger Athletics. The THE FUTURE OF TIGER ATHLETICS HAS IN vision will advance the STORE. WE WANT TO MAKE THE STUDENT€ University’s NCAA DIII Intercollegiate ATHLETE EXPERIENCE THE BEST IT CAN BE. THE athletics program UPGRADES TO THE HOWE HAVE BEEN A GREAT in three key areas START, BUT IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING,” SAID of growth and competitiveness: ZANDER. “WITH THE PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL visibility and loyalty, SPORT OFFERINGS AND JUNIOR VARSITY facilities, and PROGRAMS, WE CAN HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT IN equipment. THE GROWTH OF THE UNIVERSITY.” Athletic Director Derek Zander ’12 The vision is designed to positively impact the Along with the improvements to technology, Iowa Wesleyan has student-athlete experience, firmly establish the brand and reach of enhanced the aesthetics in the Howe Student Activity Center. The Tiger Athletics, and to enhance facilities, equipment, and technology presence of the Tiger Athletics Brand can be felt before entering the within the Athletics Department. The vision clearly articulates the building and is represented in a student-athlete focused manner. importance Tiger Athletics places on academic and competitive The future of Tiger Athletics looks bright, as “Committing success of its student-athletes, as well as on the recruitment and to Excellence” includes plans to expand the current number of retention of high performing scholar-athletes. sponsored sports that are offered at Iowa Wesleyan. Expansion As Interim Athletic Director, Derek Zander ’12 led the University plans also include adding junior varsity teams to programs that are to a new vision “Committing to Excellence”. Recently, Zander currently offered. was named Athletic Director and has increased offerings with live streaming, an App, and will continue to utilize subscription services

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SCHWAMBORN VISITS COSTA RICA THROUGH BEYOND SPORTS TOURS

Cassandra Schwamborn, pictured in the second row, second from She was able to meet Marcela Araya, who is competing for a spot on the left, is a junior for the Tiger volleyball team. She recently Costa Rica’s Olympic beach volleyball team and helps organize the returned from a summer volleyball tour in Costa Rica as a part of Beyond Sports Tours in Costa Rica. Beyond Sports Tour.

Schwamborn and the other members of the group helped lead a youth volleyball clinic for girls ages 6-14. Schwamborn also was able to play in three matches against some of the top club teams in Costa Rica.

IOWA WESLEYAN STUDENTS INTERN AT X GAMES

Six Iowa Wesleyan students were chosen to serve internships at the X Games held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 13-16. The students learned elements of what it takes for an event like the X Games to be put on with four action packed days of sports competitions, music and festival offerings.

Students chosen to participate were Allegra Collette, Travis Gile, Patrick Zielinski, Chazz Brown,Tanner Natzke, and Jose Pastor. Their jobs included learning and understanding the X Game Guest Services Standards in order to ensure all spectators, sponsors, staff and athletes have a positive and safe experience while on site at the event.

Iowa Wesleyan is one of only three universities in the country who have this enhanced educational experience as part of our sport management program.

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ACADEMIC ALL§CONFERENCE

ONCE AGAIN, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT€ATHLETES SHOWED THEIR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO ACADEMICS. THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW WERE NAMED ACADEMIC ALL€ CONFERENCE OR NATIONAL ALL€ACADEMIC TEAM RECIPIENTS. WITH ACADEMICS BEING THE PRIMARY FOCUS IN NCAA DIVISION III, THESE STUDENT€ATHLETES WERE EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A DIVISION III PLAYER. In order to receive Academic All-Conference honors, student-athletes must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher, be at least a sophomore in academic standing, and be enrolled in the institution for at least one year. To be named to the National All-Academic Team, student- athletes must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher, and have at least 24 credit hours on their USCAA transcript.

Name Year Sport Honor Hometown Josh Brase Jr. Men’s Basketball/Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Riverside, IA Jordan Nutt Jr. Men’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Palmyra, MO Brock Butler Jr. Men’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Palmyra, MO Steven Soukup Sr. Men’s Basketball USCAA Danville, IA Michael Soukup Sr. Men’s Basketball USCAA Danville, IA Josie Zerrusen Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Effingham, IL Caitlyn Welch Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Braidwood, IL Jaimie Hurd Sr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Sterling, IL Darby Massner So. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Mediapolis, IA LaStella Slack Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Fort Madison, IA Whitney Brandvold Sr. Women’s Basketball USCAA Bottineau, ND Ahlia Tai Jr. Women’s Basketball SLIAC Las Vegas, NV Hunter Clark Jr. Women’s Basketball SLIAC Wayne City, IL Kassie Vazquez Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Ainsworth, IA Skyler Rodgers Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC St. Louis, MO Caitlin O’Neill Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Princeton, IA Sheridan Gealow Jr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Huxley, IA Samantha McIlwain Jr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Boone, IA Sydnee Stalker So. Softball SLIAC Ottawa, IL Tanner Anderson Sr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Vermillion, SD Russell Culbertson So. Baseball USCAA,SLIAC Fresno, CA Nick Fencl So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Danville, IA Travis Kostello Jr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC St. Louis, MO Parker Leland So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Parker, CO Alex Payne Jr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Nevada, MO Michael Rojas So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC West Valley City, UT Tyler Cooksey Jr. Baseball USCAA Fairfield, IA Austin Christian Jr. Baseball USCAA Arlington, TX Joseph Belarde Jr. Baseball USCAA Fountain, CO

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30s C©›¡¢ SŸ¤¤œ ’µ¶, moved from Lžœ²š Lš¦° SŸš›ª«¤ª ’®¨, recently Bloomington, IL, where he retired from purchased an Allen Computer organ that is Growmark Inc. after 37 years, to Pleasant almost 40 years old, but it has a full pedal Wš›œžŸš Wž¡¢ U££¤¥¦šœ ’§¨, Hill, IA. keyboard and 2 manuals and it is a great celebrated her 106th birthday on April 6, practice organ. Linda was a voice major 2017. and played the organ and traveled to Fort Rž¡©šª² Ež« ’µ¹, celebrated his 90th Madison, IA, to play the organ and on the birthday on August 6, 2017. Richard resides weekends and during the week for choir C©šª¥¤« D¬š¥¥ ’§®, celebrated his in Bonaparte, IA. practice. 100th birthday on April 5, 2017. R¯°¤ªŸ M¡N¤ž¥ ’µµ, published Big Guy or Mr. God: Questions to Ponder, 40s a powerful memoir for a liberal pastor, with insightful questions to help us on our journey. A lifetime of memories is framed Wž¥¦š BšªŸ¯œ E›«Ÿž¡¤-R¯°¤ªŸ« ’±¨, as an imaginary conversation with God, not celebrated her 92nd birthday on August unlike those that Job had with God. The 25, 2017. Wilma teaches Daughters of book can be used for individual study or in Utah Pioneers once a month and enjoys group settings. It is hoped the reader will learning about Utah history. Her Great- follow the lead of the author in considering Uncle, William Barton, went to Utah, questions such as war, race, sexuality, from Iowa, with a supply wagon on his and why good people suffer. The book is way to the Gold Rush. He stopped in available from Amazon. Robert is a former William Lamps ’64 wife’s flowers. Salt Lake City, Utah, to work for a man pastor of the United Methodist churches who made roofing materials, married his in Oregon and Idaho and has served as daughter, and stayed in Utah. Since it director of drug and alcohol prevention Mšª¾›¤ªžŸ¤ Pž¡¢šª² P¤££¤ª¦šœ ’®¨, was before the railroad came (1869), he education projects for Ecumenical Ministries celebrated her 95th birthday on May 13, was considered a pioneer. of Oregon and other agencies. He resides in 2017. Happy Valley, OR, with his wife Sara.

D¯ªž« T©¯¦š« E¥²¤ª ’±³, celebrated S©šª¯œ Kš¥¢·šª£ S·¤œ«¤œ ’®±, was a her 89th birthday on July, 17, 2017. Dž¡¢ ’µº and B¤¸¤ª¥¤¬ Mž¥¥« E¥¤£«¯œ member of the 1960-1962 IW Women’s She and her husband, Cliff, celebrated ’µ³, Celebrated Bev’s 80th Birthday on July Basketball program. In 1962, she was their 53rd wedding anniversary in the 2, 2017. They also celebrated their 60th named Queen of the National AAU fall of 2017.Cliff will be turning 90 on wedding anniversary in Clear Lake, IA. Women’s Tournament. Sharon began November 13, 2017. Their four children and families planned a playing basketball again in 2009. Her team party and three days of activities. participated in Three Huntsman Senior Games in St. George, UT, winning two gold 50s Jž¦¦¬ ’µº, and N¯¥š I°°¯Ÿ«¯œ Wž¥«¯œ ’µº, and one silver. Her team also participated celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the National Senior Games, which has one competition. After they finished fourth Jšœ¤Ÿ S¦žŸ© Cªšœ¤ ’µ¶, and C¯¥. on June 16, 2017. in Cleveland and Minneapolis, her team E¦¤ª¬ Cªšœ¤ ’µ¨, celebrated their 67th won silver in June, 2017, in Birmingham, wedding anniversary on July 1, 2017. finishing second out of 16 teams, in the 60s 70-74 age bracket. Even though she broke a H¯·šª² D¤¸¯ª¤ ’µ¶, celebrated his finger, she has no plans to give up basketball. 90th birthday on May 20, 2017. He and Her team hopes to win gold in Albuquerque his wife, Betty Jean Clemens Devore Mšª»¯ªž¤ Cš¦¼°¤¥¥ H¯¼¢žœ« ’®¶, and her 2019 in the 75-79 age bracket. ’53, have moved to Cascade Manor, a husband, Dr. William Hopkins, celebrated continued care facility, in Eugene, OR. their 60th wedding anniversary on March 3, 2017.

D¤œœž« Nž¡©¯¥«¯œ ’®¨, is retired and now living in a Wesley Life retirement community called The Village in Indianola, IA. Dennis received the “Best Village Spirit” award in July, 2017, during the WesleyLife 70th Anniversary Celebration. He has become the official volunteer photographer for The Village and makes 11x17 photo collages of many of the events happening at The Village, which are posted in The Village and broadcast on the in-house TV channel. The images keep all residents informed of the lifestyle happenings there.

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Rž¡© ’®® and Dª. Lž¿ Dš¸¤œ¼¯ªŸ Northwestern University in June, 2015. of her level of community involvement and Gšªª¤¥« ’®º, celebrated their 50th wedding Locke is the Sr. Product Engineer as outstanding leadership. anniversary on June 30, 2017. The couple contractor at Baxter Healthcare. Locke calls make their home in Mount Pleasant, IA. Winnetka, IL, home. MšªŸ¬ Hž¥¥« ’º³, became Interim Mayor of the town of Fruitland, IA, in July, 2017. R¯¾¤ª Mšœœ ’®º (²¤¡), On August 5th, Wž¥¥žš¦ Hšª¸¤¬ ’º¶, has been retired 2017, Wethersfield School District in for ten years. William taught Physical Ed Kewanee, IL, held a dedication ceremony for and Health for 33 years at Harrisburg City their new STEM Technology Lounge that Schools in Harrisburg, PA. William has 80s was dedicated as the Roger Mann Memorial been enjoying retirement by STEM Lounge. Roger was a long time traveling, going on cruises, and math and computer programing teacher working from time to time. at Wethersfield High School, who passed Next spring he and his wife, away on August 27th, 2016. The lounge Beth, will travel to Ireland. will provide the students and staff of the entire district, the opportunity to have the latest in technology at their disposal. Mann P¤¾’¤ K¤œœ¤²¬ J¤¼¼«¯œ ’º¨, began his career at Wethersfield in 1970 graduated with her Bachelors and continued to teach and aid students and in Communication/RTV from staff until his death. He was a pioneer in the University of Houston. teaching computer programming to high Peg’e graduated with Cum school students and also managed a number Laude honors. of web sites for various organizations. The Roger Mann Memorial STEM lounge Jill Kirby ’81, Sue Layton Qualls ’82, Lori Loges Davidson J¯©œ Mž¥¥«¼š›¾© ’º§, ’82, Terry Gilleard Johnson ’84, Jody Henderson Haller ’83, will provide district students with the very retired from EMC Insurance latest in technology and will be available to Lori Gerard Carrabine ’82, Joni Peterson Rodgers ’82, Diane Company in Des Moines, Bart Wells ’82 enjoyed a visit to IW during Graduation. students K-12. IA, after 43 years in the insurance business, where he spent 39 of those years as 70s Senior Insurance Adjuster with two different C¼Ÿ. J¤££ª¤¬ Zšªª¯ (U.S.A. R¤Ÿ) ’ö, insurance companies. John retired for the second time after 21 years plans to spend his time once with the San Diego Unified School District. he retires checking items off Jeffrey plans to spend more time with his of his bucket list with his wife, family during his retirement. Marcia Anderson Millspagh ’73, and watching their 6 grandchildren grow up. Rž¡¢ Fž«¡©¤ª ’ù, is still working at KMEM 100.5 FM in Memphis, MO, where he is one of two original staff members CšŸ©¬¤ W¤©ª ’º§, has working at the station since its sign-on retired to the Great North date, March 29, 1982. Fischer is an award West, Lincoln City, OR. winning morning show host, who has interviewed everyone from local people to big stars, including Willie Nelson, The J›²¬ T¯¦¢žœ« ’ºµ, celebrated Oak Ridge Boys, and Bill Clinton. Fischer her 93rd birthday on May 19, also served on the IW Alumni Board of 2017. Directors, volunteered as a tour guide at the Theatre Museum at the Midwest Old Thresher’s Reunion, and has been Mž¢¤ Hš¦¼Ÿ¯œ ’º¨, won his 600th game as Head Softball Eªž¡ M¯ªžœ ’º®, has been traveling in Bavaria, named to the University of Missouri’s Coach at Iowa Wesleyan University on April 23, 2017. Mike Extension Leaders Honor Roll for long and his wife, AœžŸš Bª¤œŸ Hš¦¼Ÿ¯œ ’º¹, make their home Germany. He is currently in Kelheim, Bavaria, home of term commitment and support of the MU in Mount Pleasant, IA. Mike was also elected as Co-chair of Extension Program. the Citizens Organized for Public Safety committee (COPS). the Schneider Brewery. COPS is in charge of the selection of the site and plan for a new law-enforcement center. Aœœ¤ŸŸ¤ J¤œœžœ¾« K¤œŸ Mš›¡¢ ’ù, recently completed the S¡ž¤«¿žœ«¢ž ’ºº, was historic renovation of a large factory and inducted into the Albia warehouse in Des Moines, IA, into Harbach L¯¡¢¤ Bšž¥¤¬ ’º¶, graduated with his Hall of Fame by the Albia Area Chamber Lofts, a 103-unit project, including St. Master Science in Clinical Research of Commerce on August 5, 2017. Annette Kilda, an Australian-style café. and Regulatory Administration from was inducted into the Hall of Fame because

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P¤¾¾¬ W©žŸ«¯œ Exhibit by Julie Suzanne Brokken,” during ’ù, returned to the summer of 2017. Pš›¥ ‘O¼ž¤’ Bšªœ¤ŸŸ ’ñ, Earth, from the retired as a Correctional International Officer with the State of Iowa Space Station on Ršœ²¬ W©žŸ¤©¤š² ’ç, retired from on March 23, 2017, where he September 2, 2017, teaching at the end of the 2015 school year. served with the State of Iowa after being in space He is currently a substitute teacher in the for 33 years at the prison in for over 9 months. Cedar Rapids Community School District, Mt. Pleasant, IA. He is now Peggy returns to in Cedar Rapids, IA. working for G4S Security. Earth, becoming Opie also serves as commander the oldest woman of the Southeast Iowa Regional R¯œ²š Gª¯Ÿ© J¯©œ«¯œ ’ñ, married in the world to Honor Guard. Opie and Lowell Johnson on April 22, 2017. Ronda be in space, with Jeannine Carter Barnett ’83, and Lowell reside in Cedar Rapids, IA, 655 recorded. have a son, Bradley, who now where Ronda works in the Radiology Peggy has made lives in Arkansas. department at the University of Iowa 10 spacewalks and Hospitals and Clinics. is the only woman to command the International Dª. S©šª¯œ S›¦¦¤ª« ’õ, moved to Space Station Columbia, MD, where she has taken a twice. teaching position for the visually impaired at Prince George County Public Schools. Džšœ¤ Mš¬ TªšœŸ©š¦ ’ù, welcomed her first great grandchild, Mia McCall, C¤¡ž¥žš C¯œ¥¯œ T›ª¯££ ’è, has taken on May 21, 2017. Mia is the daughter of the position of Regulatory Affairs Manager C©ªž« H¯«Ÿ¤ŸŸ¤ª HšªŸ¤ª ’î, and her oldest granddaughter, Corinne, and for Pfizer Essential Health in Lake Forest, her husband, Don, celebrated their 25th the granddaughter of her daughter, Deena IL. wedding anniversary on April 17, 2917. Hassenfritz La Chance.

J›¥ž¤ Bª¯¢¢¤œ ’ç, exhibited her art at the R¯¾¤ª Hšªªž«¯œ ’ú, and his four brothers, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, in a participated in the 12th annual Honor Flight show called “To Iowa With Love: A Solo to Washington D.C.

S¾Ÿ. C©›¡¢ L¤¯œšª² ’ú, retired in May 2017, from the Illinois Department of PURP Correction after 30 years of service. Chuck PURPLELE MONDAY spent his entire career working at the Maximum Security Pontiac Correctional Center, where he served as sergeant for the November 27, 2017 last 17 years. His post-retirement plans are to spend time with his family, wife, Z¤œš H¯·šª² L¤¯œšª² ’ú, children, Kelsey Sue Chalkey and Koltin Leonard, and two step children, Ella and Emerson. Chuck is the head coach for the Sophomore Football 20% OFF team and Varsity Passing Game Coordinator at Streator Township High School in Streator, IL.

R¯«¤ Mš¬¤ª MšªŸžœ ’ú, completed her Master’s in Education, specializing in K-6 reading and math. She currently teaches third grade at Bromley East Charter School in Brighton, CO. USE COUPON CODE: PURPLEMONDAY R¯°žœ Lš›²¤ª²š¥¤ T©¤ª¦¤ ’ó, was SHOP ONLINE AT IW.EDU/STORE. appointed President of CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville, IA. www.iw.edu/store 34 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 CLASS NOTES

T©¤ª¤«š Hž¦¤« ’³³, earned the Certified Jš¦ž¤ W¯¯²-Eœ²¤ ’¶±, and her husband Brain Injury Specialist credential through Kurt, welcomed a son on July 24, 2017. 90s the Brain Injury Alliance of America in 2016. The Academy of Certified Brain B¤œ S¥ž£¤ ’¶µ, took the position of Offensive Rž¡¢ Všªœ¤¬ ’³¶, has been elected as Vice Injury Specialists (ACBIS) offers a national certification program for professionals Coordinator for the Alburnett High School President of School Administrators of football team, in Alburnett, IA. Iowa. He began is term on the Executive working in brain injury services. Theresa Committee on September 1, 2017. Rick and currently serves individuals in the Mt. his wife, Jš¦¤¬ E©ª¤«¦šœ Všªœ¤¬ ’ú, Pleasant, IA, area, with a brain injury Dšœž¤¥¥¤ D¤¥¿¤¥¥-Cšª¬ ’¶®, earned a make their home in Decorah, IA. diagnosis as part of her employment at REM Silver Individual Achievement Award for Iowa Community Services. recognition of excellence in listing and sales of real-estate in 2016. J¤££ Cš¦¼°¤¥¥ ’³¹, is working as a patient Care Advocate for Alorica, St. Joseph, in St. Joseph, MO. 00s A¥¥ž«¯œ Fš¥¥« ’¶®, was inducted into the Iowa Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame in April, 2017. MAJ. Bªžšœ B¥›¦©š¾¤œ U.S.A. ’³±, Eªžœ B›¥¥žœ¾¤ª F¯¥¢¤ª’¶¶, started a new is currently on his 4th deployment until position of Clinical Operation Manager at February, 2018 as the Officer in Charge of Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant P.C., in Mž¡©š¤¥ Bª¤¤«¤ ’¶Ã, was recognized as one Surgery department at Fort Leonard Wood, Mount Pleasant, IA, in September 2017. of 100 Great Iowa Nurses in May, 2017. MO. He is also a pilot and has his own airplane. Brian and his wife, Teresa, own a lake house at Lake of the Ozarks, where they enjoy boating with their three grown Fªšœ¡¤« Dš¸ž² Gš¥¥¤ ’¶±, toured Portugal children. in October, 2016. The highlight of her trip was to visit with Luis Martins, a AFS foreign J¤ª¤¦¬ Hžœ²« ’³Ã, a scientist with Eli exchange student at Central Lee High School, Lilly and Co., had an experiment for freeze who lived with her family during the 1980- drying food and medicine before sending 1981 school year. Frances’ experience with Luis them into space sent to the International was the topic of her RSI project. Space Station in September, 2017.

A¦°¤ª R¯¤Ÿ«-T©¯¦š« ’³Ã, was inducted into the Iowa Wesleyan University Athletic SŸ¤¸¤ Wž¥¥žš¦«¯œ ’¶¶, has taken the AœŸ©¯œ¬ L¤Mš«Ÿ¤ª ’¶Ã, got engaged to Hall of Fame in April, 2017.Daughter, position of Head Women’s Basketball Coach Melissa Salzman on April 12, 2017. Amelia, has committed to pitching and at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA. playing 3rd base at Loyola of Chicago. Lš›ªš G¥šœ²¯ª£ M¯¯œ¤¬ ’¶Ã, and Mšª¬ Bš›¦ P¤šª«¯œ ’¶¹, married Jeremy husband Jason, welcomed a son, Henry R¬šœ B¯¤«¤ ’³Ã, was inducted into the Iowa Pearson on June 24, 2017. The couple Warren, on July 8, 2017. Henry weighed 8 Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame makes their home in Fort Dodge, IA, where pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches in April, 2017. Mary teaches K-4 vocal music at Webster long. Laura, Jason, and Henry make their City Community School and Jeremy is the home in Mitchellville, IA, where Laura Supervisor for Information Technology for is a chiropractor at Bondurant Family the Fort Dodge Community School District. Chiropractic and Jason is chiropractor at Mitchellville Family Chiropractic.

Y¤œœ¬ C©žšœ¾ ’³µ recently visited campus. Originally from R¬šœ ’¶Ã and A«©¥¤¬ S·ž¡¢ O’H¤ªœ ’¶Ã, Indonesia, Yenny earned her Bachelor of Art in Management will celebrate five years of marriage this year. and Psychology. She currently serves the role of Vice President The couple have two sons, Nolan (3 years old), of International Banking at Cathay Bank. Chiang speaks and Evan (7 months old). The O’Hern family fluent Mandarin, Hokkien and Behasa (native Indonesian makes their home in Cedar Rapids, IA. language). She and her husband live in the greater Los Angeles area and have three children. Aœ²ª¤· Fª¯«Ÿ ’¶³, is working as a 4th grade teacher (advanced gifted) at a public charter school in Dunedin, FL. His 16-year old daughter will start college this year at the University of Iowa. Andrew’s husband

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is currently in a fellowship program (MD) James, on May 9, 2017. Isaiah joins his her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May, 2017. for cardiology at the University of South two brothers, Joshua and Jeremiah. Norma Kelsey calls Pomona, CA, home. Florida. and Parnell make their home in Mount Pleasant, IA. J¯«© C¯¥¥žœ« ’¹¨, and his longtime girlfriend, Jš«¯œ Gšª°¤ª ’¶³, got engaged to Dšœž¤¥¥¤ Kimmy Perez, welcomed their second son, Ari on D¤« Jšª²žœ« ’¹§, on July 13, 2017. Cšª¥ Gªšœ›¦ ’¹¶, is the proud owner of May 17, 2017. Ari joins his older brother, Mateo. two companies: Better Bricks and Mortar, Josh is the Head Functional Strength Coach at a small business based in Newark, NJ, React Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL. committed to enhancing neighborhoods and providing expert real-estate advisory services. They buy multifamily homes, Jš¡¢ž I«©š¦ ’¹¨, and boyfriend Cody Durham, including one to four family houses, welcomed their first child, daughter Kodi Mae, on mixed use properties, small apartment November 10, 2016. Kodi weighed 6 pounds and buildings, and commercial properties. 13 ounces. Kodi was 19.5 inches long. They also provide property management and real-estate consulting services to A¥ž««š K¯œ¾š°¥¤ H¤ªªž¡¢ ’¹¨, and husband both the private and public sectors. His Casey, welcomed their first child, daughter second company is Newark Renaissance Emersyn “Emmy” Jo, on March 24, 2017. Emmy Consulting. NRC is committed to providing weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches program monitoring, oversight, compliance long. management, and administrative support services, they work with a network of top-tier consultanty, who strive to create innovative strategies and manage projects Tž££šœ¬ Bš›¤ª T©¯¦¼«¯œ ’¶®, programs efficiently. Since 2013, NRC married Ty Thompson in Key has provided assistance to the Office of West, FL, on May 5, 2017. The Asset Enterprise Management (OAEM) Thompson family make their within the Department of Veteran Affairs home in Elburn, IL. with their Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) program. The EUL program consists of approximately 60 EUL projects, which include supportive housing, childcare, Hš¥¥ž¤ O«Ÿ¤²¾ššª² J¤ŸŸ¤ª ’¶³, and energy, office buildings, and other real estate husband Eric, welcomed a son, Jacoby projects. NRC provides ongoing oversight Alan, on May 30, 2017. Jacoby weighed 8 and monitoring support to ensure lessees are pounds and 8 ounces. Jacoby joins his sister compliant with the terms and conditions of Charlotte. the EUL agreement.

KšŸž¤ L¤ž²¥ LžŸŸ¥¤ ’¶³, married Sean J¯¥¬œ Dž¤ª« HšªŸ«¯œ ’¹¶, has been the Little on February 26, 2017. The Little Executive Assistant and HR Director at family calls Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Pella Cooperative Electric Association home. since 2016. In December, 2016, Pella, in partnership with Central Iowa Power Cooperative, energized the largest solar field Jž¥¥ Gžœ²¤ª ’¹¨, got engaged to 10s in Iowa. Austin Wood on July 28, 2017.

S¯œ¤Æ›š M¡Kžœœ¤¬ ’¹¶, and R¯œš¥² Sšªš© Aœ²¤ª«¯œ ’¹¶, was married to Alex Iœ¡¤ ’¹¹, welcomed daughter, Karleigh, to M¤¥šœž¤ M¡Cª¤ž¾©Ÿ ’¹¨, has taken the position Adler on July 29, 2017. the world on September 17, 2017. of 4th grade teacher at Edgar Murray Elementary School in St. Clair, MO. Melanie lives in Pacific, MO. Kšªš Hšªªž« B¯«·¤¥¥ ’¹¶, and her Gš°°¬ C¯¦°« B¥šœ¡©šª² ’¹¹, and her husband, Scott, welcomed a baby boy, husband Ian, welcomed a son Corbin Jay, on Finnegan Arthur on July 31, 2017. Finnegan June 28, 2017. Corbin joins his sister Harper. Tš¬¥¯ª S¡¯ŸŸ ’¹¨, and boyfriend, Brian weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and The Blanchard family make their home in Christopher, welcomed a baby girl, Olivia Kay, on measured 19.6 inches long. Scott, Kara, and Burlington, IA. May 24, 2017. Olivia weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces Finnegan live in Lees Summit, MO. and was 21.5 inches long. Taylor, Brian, and Olivia call St. Charles, MO, home. K¤¥«¤¬ C¤œŸœ¤ª ’¹¨, graduated from N¯ª¦š M¯œŸ¯¬š Dš¸ž« ’¹¶, and husband Western University of Health Sciences with Parnell, welcomed their third son, Isaiah

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S¤ªžœš R¤¬œš T¯²² ’¹¨ married Tª¤¬ Dšœš S¦žŸ© ’¹§, has taken the position KšžŸ¥¬œ DžªŸ© ’¹®, accepted a position T¯²² ’¹µ, on July 7, 2017, in Fresno, CA. of high school art teacher at Fort Madison of Registered Nurse in the Emergency Serina and Trey make their home in Mount Community School District, in Fort Department at Great River Medical Center Pleasant, IA. Madison, IA. in Burlington, IA.

D¤ª¤¢ Zšœ²¤ª ’¹¨, accepted the position Rš¡©¤¥ Gª¯¸¤ª T¬ªª¤¥¥ ’¹§, married CšžŸ¥žœ O’N¤ž¥¥ ’¹º, has taken the of Athletic Director at Iowa Wesleyan Eddie Tyrrell on September 30, 2017. position of Registered Nurse at Trinity University in summer 2017. Medical Center, in Bettendorf, IA. Caitlin calls Buffalo, IA home. Jš¦šª¡¯ C¥šª¢ ’¹±, took the position Jš¦ž¤ Lž¼¼¤ªŸ B¬¤ª¥¬ ’¹§, graduated from of Director of Volunteerism & Service- the University of Iowa with her Master of Learning at Arts in Library and Information Sciences, Mount Mercy in May, 2017. Jamie now lives in Rome, University in GA, with her husband, Mike, where she is Cedar Rapids, the Reference/Online Services & Resource IA. Jamarco WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Librarian at Shorter University. calls Coralville, IA home. Send Class Notes to the Alumni Tšª¸ž« G¯ª²¯œ ’¹§, married Lizzie Brown on April 8, 2017. The couple make their Lš›ªš C¯¯¼¤ª Relations Office at [email protected] home in Orlando, FL. Kª›¾¥¤ ’¹±, and husband Mark, K¤¥¥¬ H¯·šª² ’¹§, was elected as Auditor welcomed their S¢¬¥¤ª R¯²¾¤ª« ’¹º, has accepted the of Appanoose County, IA, in November first child, daughter Elyse Emma, on March 2016. position of 3rd grade teacher at WACO 30, 2017. Elyse weighed 5 pounds and 10 elementary school in Wayland, IA. ounces and was 19 inches long. Cšª¥¯« ’¹§ and CšžŸ¥žœ J¯œ¤« L¯¼¤¿ ’¹§, SŸ¤¼©šœž¤ Tž¥¥¦šœœ ’¹º, has taken the welcomed their first child, daughter Carsyn Dšœœ¬ Mž««¤¬ ’¹±, has accepted the Carol, on April 2, 2017. Carsyn weighed position of Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse position of Elementary Physical Education at the University of Missouri Women and 7 pounds and 7 ounces and was 19 inches teacher at Truman Elementary in Pacific, long. Children’s Hospital in Columbia, MO. MO. Danny calls Pacific, MO, home. Stephanie lives in Columbia, MO.

Mž¢¤ M¤œ²¯¿š ’¹§, proposed to MC Bell Mž¡š© S¥ž£¤ª ’¹±, was engaged to Olyvia Kš««ž¤ Vš¿Æ›¤¿ ’¹º, has accepted on December 31, 2016. The two plan to Johnson in February, 2017. The couple is wed on October 7, 2017, in Pensacola, FL. the position of Registered Nurse at planning their wedding for, April, 2018. the University of Missouri Hospital in Micah lives in University Place, WA, Columbia, MO. Kassie calls Columbia, Sšªš© V¯«« N¤ž¥«¯œ ’¹§ and J¯¤ N¤ž¥«¯œ where he is a Project Engineer for Absher MO home. ’¹§, were joined in marriage on April 8, Construction Company. 2017. The couple make their home in Bakersfield, CA. Ašª¯œ Wš¾¯œ¤ª ’¹± and E¦ž¥¬ T¤œ¤ª Wš¾¯œ¤ª ’¹µ, welcomed a baby girl, In Memoriam Y›ªž¡¯ Mš¥²¯œš²¯ MšªŸžœ¤¿ ’¹§, Charlotte, in June, 2017. married Angel Martinez on April 21, Russell Carlson ’53, July 7, 2016, Socita, 2017. Yurico is a Registered nurse at the K¤¥¥ž Hžœªž¡©« ’¹µ, accepted the NY. Russell is survived by his wife Doris, University of Iowa, where she is also a position of K-6 music teacher, at Newton sister, Nancy Gennari, three children, student in the MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader Community Schools, in Newton, IA. Brent, Diana Carlson, and Cathy Caito, and graduate program. Yurico and Angel make four step children, Bob, Brian, Michelle their home in Iowa City, IA. Kehoe, and Katie Hunt. Tªž«©š M¤ž¤ª¯ŸŸ¯ ’¹µ, married Marvin Standford on September 30, 2017. Cšªªž¤ Ež¡©¤¥°¤ª¾¤ª M¤¬¤ª« ’¹§, Red Dupass ’56, September 16, 2016, started serving as the Executive Director Sacramento, CA. Red is survived by his for Choices Pregnancy Center in Redwood Kšª«¯œ Oªªž¡¢ N¯ª¦šœ ’¹µ, married wife, Joan O’Connor DuPass, and five Falls, MN, in July, 2017. Heath Norman on October 7, 2017. The children, Steven DuPass, Marley Hart, Jane Norman’s make their home in Pekin, IL. Jacobs, Mary DuPass, and Patrick Dupass.

IW.EDU 37 G.A. Elliott ’54, October 27, 2016, New Wintersieck and 5 daughters, Gloria Lepke, Ann Holes Rice ’64, April 15, 2017, London, IA. Survivors include, his wife, Angela Strutz, Rosemary Stetzek, Pamela Stockton, IA. Ann is survived by her son, Nella, daughters, Maria, Gayla, and Nancy Vandeverm and Jean Kistler. Walter was Ken Rice, sisters, Rosemary Holmes and Elliott, and two sisters, Genevieve Lunning preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Kathleen Tomlinson, and her brother, and Roberta Peterson. and Freda Sieck and first wife, Fay Sieck. Richard Holmes. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rice, and brother, John Holmes. Vernon Kim ’60, January 25, 2017, Ellen Young ’70, March 2, 2017, Naperville, Independence, IA. Vernon is survived by his IL. Ellen is survived by her children, wife, Delores, daughter Terry Brown, and Suzanne Elting, Betsy Lieb, John Young, Becky Corzatt Smith ’91, April 15, 2017, sons, Michael and Richard Kimm. Vernon is and Sarah Bird. Ellen is preceded in death Phoenix, AZ. Becky is survived by her preceded in death by his parents, Albert and by her husband, Bob Young, and two sisters, husband, Dr. Koert Smith, brother Jim Irene Kimm, and bother Donald Kimm. Rose Gullion and Irene Solter. Denly, sons, Robert Corzeatt, Kingston and Barret Smith, and daughters, Catharine Mayfield, and Alys Williams. Elna Jane Anderson Rizer ’42, February 8, Emily France Berggren ’36, March 5, 2017, 2017, College Place, WA. Jane is preceded Des Moines, IA. Emily is survived by in death by her husband James Rizer ’40. her daughters, Jane Berggren and Nancy Dr. Stan Howe ’78, April 21, 2017, Jane is survived by her children, Jim and Berggren ’74. Emily is preceded in death by Muscatine, IA. Stan is survived by his Susan Rizer. her parents, Grace and Walter France, and wife, Helen Jensen Howe ’81, daughter, husband, Edwin Berggren. Jan O’Callahan, sons, Thomas, James, and Steve Howe ’83. Stan was preceded in death Mary Helen Cammack Curtis ’42, February by his parents, Thelma and Merrill Howe, 19, 2017, Cedar Falls, IA. Mary Helen is Wayne Wagner ’56, March 15, 2017, and brother, Dayton Howe. survived by her son, Russell, his wife Diane, Bettendorf, IA. Wayne is survived by his and daughter, Kay Vargason, her husband, wife, Leah, daughter, Nyla Krulik, and two Fred Vargason ’73. She is preceded in death sons, Steven and Scott Wagner. Bill Warth ’63 April 22, 2017, New London, by her parents, husband, Milton and a IA. Bill is survived by his wife, Dayle cousin, who was like Linder Wrath ’63, to sons, Troy a sister, Fran Shelly and Dustin Warth, and three Sennes ’43. foster sons, Trieu Le, Hoat Ngyen, and Phi Nguyen. Bill is WE’RE ON FACEBOOK! preceded in death by his parents, Tom Roberts ’74, Arthur and Edna Dresser Warth February 23, 2017, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY & ’32, and sister, Marlyn Abrisz. Mount Pleasant, IA. Tom is survived by his wife, Johan, and two IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Roger Williams ’60, May 4, 2017, daughters, Marilyn Iowa City, IA. Roger is survived Thomas and Judith by his wife, Doris Williams, Hand. daughters, Brenda Williams, Tom Booton ’77, March 24, 2017, and Lee Williams, sons, Michael, Joseph Lockridge, IL. Tom is survived by his life Williams ‘84, and Dean Hamilton ’83. Doug Stewart ’14, February 26, 2017, companion Toni Johnson, and children, Muscatine, IA. Doug is survived by his wife, Takoda Booton, Candice Peragus, and Yazmin, and sons, Alex Stewart, Kiefer Joshua Peragus. Tom is preceded in death Rebecca Mehaffy ’95, May 10, 2017, Avalos, and Sam Stewart. by by his father, John Booton, brother John Burlington, IA. Rebecca is survived by her Booton and sister, Kathryn Booton. son, Nathan Mehaffy ’07, and daughter, Jill Mejaffy-Nalley. Marianne Huff Schrepfer ’65, February 27, 2017, Keosauqua, IA. She is survived by Char Strause Thompson ’60, April 6, her sons Stephen and Charles Schrepfer. 2017, Fruitland, IA. Char is survived by Marie Beik Murray ’71, May 19, 2017, Marianne is preceded in death by her her daughters, Kim Thompson, and Kay Wapello, IA. Marie is survived by husband Gib. Chapman. She was preceded in death by her her daughters, Janette Brockert, Jeri husband, Jasper Thompson. Drawbaugh, and son, John Murray. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Blaine McNeil ’66, February 28, 2017, New Ellen Beik, and her husband, Bob Murray. London, IA. Blaine is survived by his wife, Richard Sobaski ’93, April 10, 2017, Virginia, and daughter, Brenda Williams. Brighton, IA. Richard is survived by his children, Brenda Morris, Tony, and Don Mšªž¥¬œ H¤««¤¥Ÿžœ¤ Cªšœ²š¥¥ ’³¹, May 29, 2017, Burlington, IA. Marilyn is Rev. Walter Sieck ’42, March 1, 2017, Perry, Sobaski. Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Sobaski, brother, Robert survived by her children Loti, Orris, Lonna IA. Walter is survived by his wife, Elsina, Blodgett, Brian Blodgett, Jeff Blodgett, sons Dean, Allan, and Joseph Sieck, Joseph Sobaski, and parents, Tony and Helena Sobaski. Michael Todd, and Michael Hesseltine,

38 IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | FALL 2017 sister, Debbie Hagerla, and brother, Michael Hubler. He is preceded in death by his Sayre, sisters, Luetta Greene. Theresa Sayre, Jones. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Dorothy Bean, and brother and Deborah Hunter, brother, Nathan Sayre parents, Ezra and Mary Hanssen, and three Richard Bean. Jr., and step-siblings, Jeff Leeper, Anetia husbands. Woodsmall, and Pam Roth. Kš¬ M¡Kžœœ¤¬ M›¥¥š©¬ ’³º, June 26, K¤œœ¤Ÿ© Všœ²¤ª L¤¤«Ÿ ’µ¶, May 29, 2017, Burlington, IA. Kay is survived by her FšžŸ© K¤œ¤¥-S¦žŸ© ’î, August 29, 2017, 2017, Pekin, IL. Kenneth is survived by his husband Patrick, two children, Teresa Van Niota, IL. Faith is survived by her husband, children, daughters, Kim Duchnowski and Utrecht, and Son, Matthew Mullahy, and F.W. Smith, mother, Carol Packard. Faith is Krista Vander Leest, and son, Kurt Vander mother, Jean McKinney preceded in death by her father, Calvin, and Leest. He is preceded in death by his wife, brother, Paul Smith. Sondra Vander Leest. B¤ŸŸ¬ H¤œ²¤ª«¯œ Lš·ª¤œ¡¤ ’µ¹, July 1, 2017, Moline, IL. Betty is survived by B¯° B¯¾²¯œš« ’µ§, June 6, 2017, Rockford, her husband, Robert Lawrence ’50, sons, IL. Bob is survived by daughters, Paulette Terry, Ted, and Tom Lawrence, twin Faculty and Staff Gray, June Bogdonas, Annette Clark, sister, Barbara Henderson Jacobeit ’51, and Rosette Harrison, Helene Bogdonas, and brother-in-law, Fred Jacobeit ’50. Nšœ¡¬ C¯œ¤¬, November 8, 2016, Eileen Bogdonas, and son, Mark Bogdonas. Macomb, IL. Nancy taught Psychology Bob was recently inducted into the Iowa and Sociology at Iowa Wesleyan. She is Jš¡¢ Kš¦žœ«¢ž ’®®, July 5, 2017, Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame. survived by her two children, William and Brookeville, MD. Jack is survived by his Julie Coney. She was preceded in death by wife, Karen, and children, John, Michael, her two husbands, Bing Coney and Max PšŸªž¡žš PšœŸ¤ª T©¤¯¼©ž¥¯« ’ºÃ, June Zoe Kaminski, and Mary Anne Ruffner. Burchard. 6, 2017, Piedmont, CA. Patricia is survived by her husband, Tony, daughter, Wendy Coleman. Bšª°šªš C¯££¦šœ D¤ª°¬ ’±³, July 8 2017, West Des Moines, IA. Barbara is survived by her children, Craig Derby, Marcia Jones, B¤ª¬¥ M¯ªªž« S©š©šœ ’µ§, June 7, 2017, Carla Brignac, and Mary Enriquez. She was Mount Pleasant, IA. Beryl is survived by preceded in death by her husband Robert 4 of her children, Leon Shahan ’78, Mark Derby. Shahan, Noele Martin, and Teresa Stoderl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Shahan ’51, and a son, Dwight Rš¦¯œš C¯¯¢ L¤·ž«Ÿ¯œ ’º¨, July 13, Shahan. 2017, Montrose, IA. Ramona is survived by her three sons, James, Ted, and Tom Lewiston. Ramona is preceded in death by MšŸŸ A°°¯ŸŸ ’³§, June 1, 2017, Swisher, her husband, Phil, and a daughter, Linda IA. Matt is survived by his wife, Tracie Grover. Neustel Abbott ’94, sons, Mason and Brodie Abbott, and parents, Sandra and Bud Kiene, and Jon Abbott. Kay Augustine Morgan ’52, August 5, 2017, Victor, IA. Kay is survived by her daughter, Lois Kovar. She was preceded in death by T¯¦ H¯«¡©¤¡¢ ’º³, June 14, 2017, her husband, Charles Morgan, and parents, Burlington, IA. Thomas is survived by his Mel and Bernice Augustine. wife, Mary, children, Dean, Melissa, and Megan Hoschek ’09, brothers, Mike, Tim, and Scott Hoschek and sister, Sue Spear. Norman Dixon ’58. August 9, 2017, Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Taylorville, IL. Norman is survived by his Stephen and Leona Hoschek. wife, Marilyn Guthrie Dixon, children, Sue Althoff, Susan Dougherty, and Sarah Rio, sisters, Wanda Cooper, and July Christagau, D¤šœ Y¯¡›¦ ’µ¶, June 16, 2017, and brother, Randy Dixon. Norman was Burlington, IA. Dean is survived by his preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and wife, Letty Yocum, and daughter, Jennifer Margaret Dixon, and his first wife, Meda Day Yocum. Dean was preceded in death by Dixon. his parents, James and Floy Yocum.

Bšª°šªš Sš¬ª¤ H¯¥¤ ’ñ, August 11, D¯œ B¤šœ ’µµ, June 19, 2017. Marion, IA. 2017, Iowa City, IA. Barbara is survived by Don is survived by his wife, Donna, and her husband, Brian Hole, daughter, Brianna his two daughters, Diane Bean, and Delana Hole, mother, Mary Sayre, father, Nathan

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