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Star of Three's Company . .. "The characters are still in the formative under the stands. This person said he and stages. We're trying to find out who these his wife were interested in establishing an From Muncie to L.A. characters are and pin them down. I would alumni club in Chicago and would do every­ like for Janet to become a very earthy-type thing necessary to help me. Joyce DeWitt' s name person ... into comfortable clothes, but chic. "Well, the great thing is that he and his wife Janet is (also) the more practical character, did everything they said they would. They shines with stars more in control of situations. She sort of holds also became two of our closest personal together when the other two characters are friends over the past nine years. I can think It's been just six short years since Joyce blown out by a situation." of many examples of personal friendships DeWitt '71, left Ball State to seek her fortune Some of that characterization undoubtedly which have resulted through my experiences in the entertainment field, and what a six years stems from her Midwest upbringing, in spite here and, for these, I thank the people and it has been. A star in one of television's hottest of the fact that she lives in Los Angeles. "I've promise that these friendships will last new comedies, Three's Company, Joyce plays always been headstrong and independent, but forever." the practical but fun Janet. I come from a very strict background." Outside his activities at Ball State, Lemish A native of Speedway, Joyce took the stage She described her graduate work at the has been active as a baseball official on both at an early age by joining her high school UCLA theater department as "a crazy exper­ the high school and collegiate levels. He Thespians. But she also found enough energy ience. To put it mildly, people there were very umpired the National Association of Inter­ to be a cheerleader, much to the dismay of her liberal compared to Ball State." Don Lemish takes post collegiate Athletics District 21 playoffs the drama coach then, Don Johnson. at U. of Alabama, last two years and last spring worked the "Every Saturday we had forensic contests. Five years and two thousand miles away is Indiana High School Athletic Association's We traveled all over the state. We would catch a lot of distance between a closely-knit family Birmingham in Dec. Semistate baseball championship. the bus at 5 a.m. and be competing by 7 a.m. such as Joyce's. "I miss them," said the 28- He holds memberships in the Council for I usually got back just in time to go out with my year-old actress, "but L.A. is my home now. It Donald L. Lemish, '65MA68, director of the Advancement and Support of Education, pompons. Mr. Johnson was less than happy is really the first home away from home for development and executive vice president of Indiana Society of Chicago, Indiana Society of when I made cheerleader because it divided me-the first time I've set up my own house­ the Ball State Foundation, has announced his Washington, D.C., Phi Beta Kappa, Society of my attention. My brother, Doug, '70 was hold, established my own lifestyle and lived resignation effective Dec . 1. He will become Professional Journalists, Sigma Deltfi Chi, involved in sports and I really wanted to share completely separate from my family. assistant vice president for development at IHSAA, and Central Indiana Athletic Officials that with him. I used to stand there and wave I have a great deal of respect for my parents the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Association. In 1971 he was named to Out­ my pompons and run every touchdown with and for the things they feel, so it was not easy Applications are now being received for standing Young Men in America, and in 1974 him," she said. to develop my own lifestyle when it differed Lemish's position, and Ball State alumni are to Who's Who in Indiana. Joyce might look somewhat familiar even to from theirs. I think the space between us made invited to apply. Minimum qualifications He is married to the former Sue Ann anyone who hasn't seen Three's Company. it easier for me to find out what I wanted, how include a masters degree in public relations (Schwartz) of Fort Wayne, and the father or Her first national exposure came while doing I felt." or a related area, or an equivalent combination two boys, Michael, 10, and Kyie, 4. commercials. She has appeared_in spots for But Joyce said she is thankful for having of education ar1d experience in a related area, Charmin toilet tissue, Secret deodorant and experienced both kinds of lifestyles. "It's easy and five years experience in fund raising or Folgers coffee. She also did a Post Fortified to become totally self indulgent in L.A. There public relations. Dollar charge dropped Oat Flakes spot that was never used. are just so many new things to get into, but The BSU director of development plans, "Doing commercials is hysterical," Joyce my Midwestern background helps me keep directs and coordinates activities of the for transcripts, copies said. "It takes an entire day to do only one things in balance." development office and all related fund raising 30 or 60-second spot. Since it's going to be Attempting to maintain "healthy living," activities, and acts as executive vice president Once upon a time in order to get academic shown approximately 8,000 times, however, I Joyce drinks bottled water, eats "healthy of the Ball State Foundation. record transcripts from Ball State, an alumnus guess they figure any flaws that slip through foods" (she tries to follow a vegetarian diet) Alumni interested in applying for the was required to pay a $1 fee for each copy, will be spotted by viewers all over the country. and said she smokes occasionally. "That position should write Dr. Robert Linson, after receiving the first one free of charge. They certainly wouldn't want that." makes a whole lot of sense, huh?" she assistant vice president for alumni and devel­ It is not going to be that way any longer And while a day may not seem like very quipped. opment programs, Ball State University, for students of the past and present. much time to make a commercial, there is a "Two years ago I made the big move into Muncie, IN 47306. The elimination of the $1 fee was enacted certain amount of science to it. Everything vegetarian eating by switching to large cheese Under Lemish's direction, the Alumni after the Board of Trustees approved the is staged and choreographed to a fine degree. pizzas instead of pepperoni. That's how the Association has been cited for three national action taken by the Board of Finance and "When I did the Charmin commercial, four whole thing started. I also practice yoga three awards in fund raising, including the Council Plant Committee on Oct. 17, which had initially people came up after every take and told me times a week and run three miles nearly every for the Advancement and Support of Education removed the fee. how to move my thumbs. So, you're trying to day. Running, chanting, singing and medi­ - U.S. Steel Foundation Alumni Giving Vice president of business affairs and say these lines and sound intelligent-when tation. Getting in tune with your body is a must Incentive Award for Public Institution Sustained treasury, Robert Bell, said the income received you're talking to Mr. Whipple it isn't easy-and for an actress." Performance in 1976 and 1977. Since 1974, from the fee was minimal and the paperwork move your thumbs properly and look natural. the Annual Fund has tripled in size, from involved in determining whether a student or Commercials are, however, very good money." Even though she is now a television star, $576,679 to $1 ,695,000. alumnus had already received the first Joyce said she likes to "attack" a role and Joyce keeps a fairly low profile on the social A former director of publications at Elmhurst transcript was extremely time consuming. that she identifies quickly with independent, scene. She spends much of her spare time High School, Fort Wayne and sports director However, registrar Joseph Espey said, strong characters. "Yet it isn't uncommon for with her boyfriend, Ray Buktenica, who is an of radio station WIFF, Auburn, Lemish "Persons who still owe money to the university me to become a totally blubbering idiot. I have actor. He appears as Brenda's boyfriend in returned to Ball State in 1968 as alumni field will not get any transcripts until the debt is this great talent for being so together and then Rhoda, was the radar operator in the recent director and Alumnus editor. paid off." just completely falling apart in about two remake of King Kong and had a part in last In January, 1973 he became associate seconds." season's TV special on Howard Hughes. director of alumni and development programs "We have had complaints in the past Apparently that's just what happened during "People assume that because you're in the and executive director of Cardinal Varsity because someone would request more than the taping of The $25,000 Pyramid, of which business, you know all the stars. Even though Club. He was promoted to director of develop­ one transcript, but forget to include the $1 Joyce did two shows. She said the first show you live here you can go for weeks without ment in May, 1974. fee for each additional copy," Espey said. was terrible. "Those people are depending on seeing any other stars, directors, producers or Lemish told the Alumnus that while he is "By the time we would send a letter saying you to help them win money. If they lose, you writers. Anyway, Ray and I don't socialize sorry to leave Ball State, he considers his $1 was needed for each additional copy and really feel guilty. My partner and I just couldn't very often. We're basically very private people. new job a step closer to his ultimate goal of the fee returned, the crucial time for the communicate. It was as if he were speaking We often go to the movies in the afternoon returning to Ball State "in another major transcript would already be past," he added. French and I, Russian. I just kept thinking, when both of us are free," she said. administrative capacity." "Drawers upon drawers are filled in the 'This is absolutely terrible.' You can be sure that Joyce enjoys her career "When I came here in 1968 to interview for registrars office," Espey said. "We would fill "Once he was trying to tell me 'pizza,' and and friends. She has a comfortable role in a my job, I was greatly influenced by a man for out the transcripts, awaiting return of the $1 I didn't even get that. He said, 'You put cheese top-rated TV series and a lifestyle she believes whom I have a great deal of respect, and who fee, but many times the dollar would not be and sausage on it,' and I'm saying 'Hoagie?' in. But she's still a native Hoosier and loves to told me he saw great things in the future for returned and the drawers would become filled Afterwards, I went to my dressing room and play like anyone else. Ball State," Lemish said. "I see great things in with the unclaimed trMscripts." just sort of sat there. My second partner was "In the off-season," she said, "if our agents the future for the development program here "Free transcripts will be an excellent service a school teacher. Fortunately, she won $4,000. haven't called by 10 a.m., we go to Disneyland." and for the University." for the alumni of Ball State," Espey said. It's great when you help a person win." "I feel very fortunate to have had the "We will send as many transcipts as requested As for her regular show, Joyce feels luck opportunity to work here in alumni and to any place they are needed." is on her side. The writers for the show were development for nine years, since many of my Approval by the Ball State Board of Trustees with All In the Family for a few years, and did closest personal friends are a result of initial makes Ball State the third university in the pilot shows for Chico and the Man and The contacts involved with my work," Lemish state to eliminate a fee for transcripts. Indiana Jeffersons. She adds that the cast and crew said. "I can recall meeting an alumnus at an and Purdue Universities were the first two. enjoy working toget11er and their relationship outing at Chicago's Comiskey Park in 1969. It with the producers is excellent. rained between baseball games and we visited Retirement plans. Robert F. Kershaw, Capsules manager of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, announced his retirement from that post effective Dec. 31, 1977. Kershaw has been manager of the Student Center since June, 1956. HEW grant. A $3,855 grant has been "I'm happy to retire, but I also hate received from the Department of to leave my friends here. I want to Health, Education and Welfare, by retire while I can still enjoy it, " he the Ball State University Library said. Service. These funds will aid in the His current plans include spending purchase of resource materials for the winter in Florida, then returning the College of Business and the to Muncie where he maintains several 2 Teachers College. Errol Glustoff 'T' business interests.

Remembering when . .. In 1968 Barbara Baldwin, Martinsville sen ior, Tennessee instructor Course work costs $68 per quarter hour, Stan Neal led upset was elected co-chairman of the Midwest the second lowest cost among graduate Federation of Young Republican Clubs . .. joins BSU staff in fall programs offered on the bases, according to against S. Illinois Jane Faris, Muncie junior, was named Miss Roberts. Directed by Dr. Ted Drake, dean of Ball State . .. Maurice Kendall, Steve Gommel, as Emens professor the Teachers College, the program is entirely basketball team in '63 Steve Quance, John Laughman, and Rick Lain self-supporting from tuition, and receives no were Bike-A-Thon riders for Howick Hall . .. Joining the Ball State community this fall state subsidy. Ron Gardner was chairman of "Beanie Rick Kruger, South Bend junior, was installed was Dr. Errol Glustoff, John R. Emens Degree programs include the masters in Brawl," the annual freshman-sophomore as president of Student Center Governing Distinguished Professor of Economics. Counseling, Education, Educational games in 1953 . . . Lois Perigo of Mooresville Board .. . Tom Kraack, Monticello junior, was Glustoff, an associate_professor of eco­ Psychology, anq Executive Development for was voted president of Pi Zeta sorority . . . SOC chairman ... Dave Williams, outstanding nomics at the University of Tennessee, Publ ic Service; the M.A.E. in Education and Dr. Richard W. Burkhardt, dean of the college, track and country runner from Muncie Central, remains at Ball State through December. The Educational Psychology; and the Specialist served at Indiana State Teachers' Association accepted an athletic scholarship to Ball State. 36-year-old Chicagoan earned his B.A. from in Education (Ed.S.) or Doctorate in Education as chairman of a panel discussion entitled In 1973 Lewis Gregory, Elections Board Northwestern University in 1963 and his (Ed.D.) in Guidance and Counseling. " How Shall We Educate Teachers?" ... Elsie Chairman, announced that freshman elections doctorate from Stanford in 1969. Roberts, former principal of American Singleton was editor of the B-Book ... Rex would be canceled due to lack of interest . .. He has worked as a consultant and research schools in Europe between 1965 and 1971 , Fisher, LaGrange senior, was elected senior Ed Langas was elected president of the Ball assistant, and taught at the Universities of came to Ball State as on-campus coordinator class president . .. Governor "Sonny" Grady, State Alumni Association ... Mike Beetten Washington, California and Tennessee. During in 1971 . He has degrees from Ball State in with 55 points, was leading scorer in the was manager of Alpha Pi Omega's lost and his time at Ball State, Dr. Glustoff taught secondary business education and elementary Indiana Collegiate Conference .. . Robert found ... Betty Newcomb of Muncie was named micro- and macro-economic theory and education.-Greg Rice '77. McMahon, Alexandria senior, played the the first full-time director of Equal Opportunity lectured on topics such as "Income Distri­ leading role in Spotlight Theater's presenta­ and Affirmative Action Programs at Ball State bution: How It Is and How It Ought to Be." tion of Androcles and the Lion. University ... Rick Grizzell, Ball State boxer, The John R. Emens Distinguished Professor­ What does BSU do In 1958 Jerry Rhodes, Anderson sen ior, set won the Indiana State Golden Gloves champ­ ship is awarded on a rotating basis to each a new record in the 50-yard freestyle as Ball ionship . . . Pam Mills, Paige Davison, Connie of the colleges within the university, and lasts when cold weather State swimmers won the Little State swimming Smith, and Debbie Webb modeled on television one year. The college may invite a visiting competition . . . Toots Pickett was named Topsy commercials for several Muncie area stores. professor to stay the entire year or divide the strikes Muncie area? Turvy Doll . .. Mrs. Mary Hunt was pinned position between two or three visiting Sigma Phi Epsilon housemother ... Virginia professors. The smoke stacks which overlook the Garrison, Seymour sophomore, was selected Hawaiian honeymoon To be eligible for an Emens Distinguished University stand atop a heating plant which Big Sister chairman by the Association of Professorship, an individual must have gained operates in excess of $1 million. All but + Women Students . . . Bob Bottom, Burney set for winner recognition in his field for outstanding $300,000 of the total budget of $1 ,477 ,805 is senior, was committee chairman for Home­ accomplishments in research, teaching, used for fuel and utility costs. coming's bonfire ... Bob Brooke was the first of 1977 alumni trip writing, or related areas. To he1p offset the rising fuel cost, tempor­ harrier to cross the finish line in a cross ary plant superintendent Bob Jackson said country race with Indiana State. Of 11 ,072 contributors who made Alumni the university has installed energy saving In 1963 Stan Neal. Noblesville sophomore. fund donations between July 1, 1976 and July European program devices for the massive boilers. came off the bench and scored 14 points to 1, 1977, Kevin A. Tschaen, through random "A blue gas analyzer connected to the oil, lead the Ball State basketball squad to an selection, was chosen the winner of the 1977 draws 1,938 'students' and gas boilers prevent "excessive heat waste upset victory over Southern Illinois .. . Margie Alumni Association's trip. out of the smoke stacks," said Jackson. Lappin was chairman of the Conference on He chose from the trip Las Vegas and in 8 years at 13 bases " Automatically the analyzer wil l increase or Religion .. . Tom Reiter, Fort Wayne sopho­ Hawaiian Holiday upcoming for his free trip. decrease the amount of steam we are pro­ more, was chosen secretary of Lambda Chi As in the past, if the recipient of the alumni Heard any success stories lately? Try this: ducing according to need. It saves between Alpha fraternity . . . Chuck Riggle captured trip desires, he may choose to have a full one­ A young man drops out of high school to join one and two percent of the total fuel cost, first place in free exercise, trampoline, year scholarship awarded, in his or her name, the military, then proceeds to earn his high and with oil at 38.9 cents a gallon, the costs tumbling events, and tied for first on the high to any academic area. school diploma through an equivalency test. add up," Jackson said. bar in a gymnastics meet against Eastern The Hawaiian Holiday was selected by Then, while he's still in the service and " The four coal boilers also have a monitoring Illinois . . . Larry Sims, Richmond freshman, Tschean. He and his fiancee have made plans stationed in Europe, he earns both BA and system and we are trying to conserve as much won his first wrestling victory in varsity to marry on February 18, 1978, and "make it MA degrees! fuel as possible," he added. competition. our honeymoon in Hawaii." Tschean's fiancee, He is just one of 1,938 alumni who have During the height of last year's cold winter Dawn Georgia Schultz, attended Ball State from taken graduate work from Ball State under the heating plant was churning out 150 tons of 1973-1977. the European program which started in 1969. coal per hour at $26 a ton for a total cost per Many have never seen the Muncie campus. day of $3,900. According to on-campus coordinator Larry While many businesses, schools and homes Roberts, '61 MA64, 500-600 service men and were suffering last winter, Ball State wasn't Credits. Special thanks to Indianapolis Architecture exhibit women take Ball State classes each quarter affected. magazine editor, Craig J. Beardsley, for on 13 military bases throughout Europe. The " The weather didn't pinch us. We were permission to reprint information from "Joyce features BSU alumni, program extends over five countries: Greece, prepared for it," Jackson said. However the DeWitt: From Teen-aged Thespian to TV Star," Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and Germany. boilers were heating 164,000 pounds per hour September, 1977 issue. faculty designs Courses are generally taught by BSU faculty at one time, and the seven boilers together who go to Europe to participate in the program can handle 170,000 pounds per hour with Ball State's College of Architecture and for anywhere from one quarter to three years maximum safety. Planning (CAP) is well-represented in a travel­ (the longest any professor has stayed thus Amidst the noise of the continuous running rf.u L sponsored by the Indiana Society ing exhibit far), and are rotated from base to base each boilers, Jackson heads a 13 man crew at the s~!H A UMNUS of Architects and the American Institute of quarter. All instructors have earned doctorates, heating plant. During warm weather only one Architects. The exhibit, which was on display and are paid their normal salaries. boiler runs, but when the cold weather hits in November 1977 Volume 35, No . 3 at the CAP through Thanksgiving, consists of The Ball State Alumnus is published monthly Although many involved in the program ful l force, all seven boilers are used. Four entries in the ISA-AIA biennial awards program. excluqing April, June, July, August and complete all degree requirements while living boilers burn coal and the other three can burn Among the entries are an Urban Design December at 2457 E. Washington Street, in Europe, some finish their degrees on the either oil or gas. Indianapolis, IN 46201 , by the Ball State Alumni Strategy and Plan for Historic Centerville, the Muncie campus after being relocated or The four boilers can handle a maximum of Association and is mailed free to Ball State work of the Urban Design Studio, led by leaving the service. 100,000 pounds per hour with excess energy University alumni. Second class postage is architecture professors Anthony Costello and "Some alumni have earned masters degrees coming from the oil boilers. paid at Indianapolis, IN 46204. Steven Turnipseed '75; the Charles Sappenfield in Europe, came to Muncie for their doctor­ "We can only get gas during the summer. Executive Publisher: Robert E. Linson '47 residence, designed by Sappenfield, dean of ates, and then returned to Europe to teach in During the winter we have to rely totally on Editor: Susan K. Dettmer '71 the CAP, and John Wyman, professor of archi­ the program," Roberts said. coal and oil," Jackson said. Graduate Assistants: Mike Frazier '76, tecture; the Indiana Bell Telephone Building Rice '77 The on-campus coordinator said the "We haven't had to shut off the whole Greg in Evansville, photographed by architecture Staff: Dan Brown '81, Mike Chittum '77, program is unlikely to expand much because system for the past two years," he continued. professor Craig Kuhner; the Indiana Telco Stuart Engle '79 , Lisa Gering '80, -strangely enough-of competition. All " Occasionally we'll have to turn off maybe one , which won first Deb Louis '81 . Federal Credit Union building tolled, nearly a dozen accredited U.S. line and isolate the leak so we can fix it." and was designed honors in the competition, institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, The ancient building that houses the heating architecture Address all correspondence and notice of by a firm employing Ball State and vocational programs on the military plant's boilers was built in three sections. The Richard Pollak; and the New change of address (Postmaster: send form professor installations. first was constructed in 1928 and the other 3579) to Alumnus, Ball State University, Harmony Inn, designed by Woollen associates, two were built in 1948 and 1954 respectively. Muncie, IN 47306. including former visiting professor Evans - Stu Engle '79. Woollen. USAC winner. Leading for 93 of 100 Aumni laps, Larry Rice '68 scored an impres­ sive victory in this year's United States Auto Club dirt series opener in 1977 Whitinger Scholars are shown with Springfield, IL. Ralph Whitinger, BSU Foundation president The win brought Rice, USAC (front left). The freshman scholars are (front midget champ in 1973, a large chunk row) Marietta McWhorter, Diane Basmajian of the $30,000 purse and put him in and Gina Ellis. Back row Vickie Glancy the company of A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, includes Robin Drake, Lois Marie Ounapu, Neil Aldin, Jeff Feltman, Paul Sternberg, Gary Bettenhausen, Jim Hurtubuse Honors Program Director C. Warren Vander and Bill Vukovich as a USAC National Hill, Todd Haines, Andrew Coggan, Scott Championship Race winner. Sa xman, Kevin Klee, Leah Houser, David Rice, a former teacher, has been Shideler and Margaret Albright. racing since 1971. 3

Telefunds start in March Mary Beth Tyndall, one of the first group of Freshman Glenda Dobrick, from Louisville, sixteen " Whitingers" selected in 1976, has KY , said she came to Ball State because it thrown herself headlong into the music school. was one of the few schools to offer her chosen The tentative schedule for the 1978 Alumni While still a high school student in Richmond, major: deaf education. "I like Ball State and Regional Telefund is indicated below. Please she commuted to Muncie to take cello lessons I'm really looking forward to getting into the note when your area will be phoned. from faculty member Joseph Saunders. program," she said. March 6-8 Chicago Between his influence and her being named a Glenda's high school activities included March 8-9 Howard County Whitinger Scholar, there wasn't much doubt National Honor Society, Student Council, March 13-16 Indianapolis Metropolitan Area in Mary Beth's mind about where she wanted Spanish Club, Beta Club and being a manager March 20-23 Madison County to go to school. for the girls basketball team. March 22-23 Henry County Although she wishes Ball State were " a little Alumni wishing to contribute to any of the March 27-29 eve smaller," Mary Beth said she likes the Honors scholarship programs may send checks, April 3-5 Delaware County Program and living in the hon.ors dorm, payable to the Ball State University Founda­ Mike Cox '70, right, begins his one year term Allen County Botsford Hall. She is a member of the Ball tion, to the Alumni office, BSU, Muncie, IN, April 11-13 as BSU Alumni Council president in January, April 17-18 Randolph County State Symphony, cello choir, and Mu Phi 47306. Specify the program for which funds 1978. He is pictured at a recent Cardinal Varsity April 18-20 Grant County Epsilon music honorary. Mary Beth is majoring are intended. Club outing, where he receives a Cardinal booster button from Sue Dettmer '71, assistant April 19-20 Wayne County in musical performance. The John R. Emens Scholars program, director of alumni relations, and Ed Shipley April 24-26 Lake County '67, associate director of alumni and develop­ April 25-26 Porter County named for the former Ball State president S.E.E. program to help ment. May 1-3 St. Joseph County from 1945-68, is open to freshmen who have May 2-3 Elkhart County been nominated by high school teachers, students select careers; counselors, principals or superintendents in recognition of outstanding leadership, special Alumni telefund chairpersons are beg inning needs Alumni aid 18 Alumni serve skills and talents, creativity, participation in to schedule volunteer callers for their areas. arts or athletics, or organizational ability. Choosing a career is a complicated and Anyone who wishes to help with the calling on club boards Financial need is not a criterion for being extremely important decision and the Ball is invited to contact Ed Shipley, Alumni House, chosen an Emens SCholar, but it may affect State Alumni Association and Office of the as new officers Muncie, IN 47306, phone 317-285-1317. the amount of the award, which is renewable Career Analyst are sponsoring a program to New Officers were elected recently for BSU four years. Now in its first year, the program assist Ball State students in making informed Alumni Clubs in four areas. has five recipients. career choices. A new club for Adams and Wells County One is freshman Mark Ervin, Muncie, who The program, known as the Student Extern Alumni was formed in the summer. Officers for admits he considered other schools, but Experience (SEE), offers students an oppor­ Alumni dollars the Adams-Wells organization are president, -I decided to attend Ball State because " I really tunity to work for one week in a specific Sally Tinkel '64; vice president, Doug Bauman. like the campus and atmosphere." A political career field. bring top scholars, MA73; secretary, Beverly Hunter, EdD76; science major, Mark plans to earn an advanced This work experience is made possible by treasurer, Barbara Engle '67; council represent­ active students to BSU degree and enter politics, and perhaps to alumni sponsors who take students into their ative, Ned Emshwiller '67. run for elected office. offices or places of business and allow them Grant County Alumni Club officers, elected Recognizing academic excellence and During his fou r years at Central High School, to observe, participate and ask questions. in September, are president, J. Scott DeHaven, involvement in student activities is the primary Mark was president of Fellowship of Christian SEE aUows the student to see aspects of MA64; vice president, Karen Brunson, MAE76; aim of two new scholarship programs, the Athletes, vice president of National Honor his or her intended profession that are not council representative and secretary, Mick Whitinger and John R. Emens Scholars Society, involved in Spanish, physics and visible from behind a textbook, and allows Manor '63; treasurer, Ray Sigworth, MA57. programs, and one previously established chemistry clubs and Student Council, and the alumni sponsor to make an important, Also elected in September were officers program, the Alumni Merit Scholarships. played tennis, golf, basketball and football. non-monetary contribution to the University. for the Northeastern Indiana Alumni Club. The Whitinger Scholars Program, named Middletown, OH, freshman Patricia SEE will take place from February 27 to They are president, Ron Robertson '70; vice for BSU Foundation president Ralph J. Lemmons is majoring in physical education March 3, which is during Winter-Spring quarter president, Jim Jackson, MAE74; treasurer, Whitinger '29, is open to entering freshmen and plans to teach. She decided to attend break on campus. Areas of primary focus will Debbie Sutton '73; council representative, who rank in the top ten percent of their high Ball State because of its athletic program, be Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Muncie and Jean Parrish '72. A new position created in this school graduating classes and having a and Pat admits that the Emens Scholarship South Bend. Interested persns should contact club is publicity chairman, which was filled combined SAT score of 1,200 or more. makes paying out-of-state fees much easier the Office of the Career Analyst (toll free) by Mike Smith '73. Sixteen Whitinger Scholars are chosen for her. at 800-382-8540. Officers elected in October tor the from a field of 80 to 100 outstanding freshmen A former president of her school's National Michiana Alumni Association include: who are nominated by high school teachers Honor Society chapter, she was also active president, Vernon Schmaltz '70; vice president, and administrators, Ball State alumni and in the girls sports program, playing volleyball, Social work grads Linda Morris '72; secretary-treasurer, Dick faculty members. The program is now in its basketbal I and softbal I. Brainerd '50; council representative, Steve second year. "The best part of coming here is the like career choices, Rathka '64. Characterized by one faculty member who people I've met," she said. "I'm the kind of works closely with them, as " a great group­ person who likes meeting a lot of people, and Ball State program interested, involved, aware," Whitinger those here are friendly. " Scholars receive an annual award of $1 ,500, Any student admitted to the Un iversity According to a survey conducted by the Alumni Happenings renewable four years (f ive for baccalaureate with distinction and who applies for financial social work department, Ball State graduates programs requiring an extra year). They also aid will be considered for an Alumni Merit of the social work program have few regrets Below are alumni activities scheduled for become active in the University's Honors Scholarship. Based on scholastic achieve­ about their career choices. the next few months. We hope you will plan Program. ment, Alumni Merit Scholarships are awarded Of the 76 percent of 1976 graduates to attend those that interest you. Please call To Jeff Feltman, freshman from Greenville, to full-time students primarily on the basis of responding to the departmental survey, 65 or write the Alumni House, 700 N. McKinley, OH, the Whitinger program meant the differ­ grade point average, and are renewable. They percent are employed full time in their field Muncie, IN 47306, area code (317) 285-4036 ence between coming to Ball State and going pay tuition costs only. and seven percent are attending graduate for reservations or additional information. to another school. A former editor of his high An Alumni Merit Scholarship winner the school. CARDINAL VARSITY CLUB and literary magazine, Jeff An astounding 98 percent of those employed school newspaper past three years, senior Brenda Schatzman Dec. 5 Basketball Luncheon in social work said they would major in social first came to Ball State as a participant in is majoring in biology and chemistry, and Morris Bryant Smorgasbord-Noon the summer Journalism workshops. hopes to enter medical school. Her senior work if starting college again, while 87 percent of those employed in non-social work positions Although he wanted to attend Ball State honors thesis on bioethics and birth control Dec. 19 Basketball Luncheon said they would again major in social work. after participating in the summer program, will be based on interviews with a number of Morris Bryant Smorgasbord-Noon Jeff had considered out-of-state tuition Delaware County physicians and her own About 60 percent said their preparation was better than graduates of other university prohibitive until he was named a Whitinger research. BALL STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SW programs, and one-third said it was about Scholar. Another out-of-stater from Cincinnati, Dec. 26-30 Las Vegas Trip A member of both the track and cross­ Brenda was impressed with the personal the same. Of those employed in non-social work positions, 80 percent said they would country teams, Jeff currently holds his high attention she received on visiting Ba ll State Feb. 25-Mar. 5 Hawaii Tour school's record in the two-mile run . He was while in high school. " I also like the campus seek a social work-related job in the future. also active in the Greenville Art Guild, the a lot," she added. A four-year res ident of the Some 80 percent of the graduates employed Parke County Art Association, Boy Scouts, honors dorm, Botsford Hall, Brenda served in social work and 60 percent employed in Thespians and Youth Advisory Council at the as a corridor representative and has been non-social work positions reported an interest local public library. Majoring in history and active in numerous hall activities and Student in a social work alumni constituent society. journalism, Jeff hopes to attend law school. Voluntary Services. Salaries of the social work graduates were predominantly in the $8,000-$9,999 range, with 50 percent placing themselves in this category. Nursing alumni plan banquet. May Aumni 13, 1978 has been set for the annual Nursing Alumni Banquet. Anyone who graduated from either BSU or Ball Memorial Hospital School of ,BSU for four generations: Few families can Nursing and wishes to receive addi­ claim that its members have attended Ball tional information, should make sure State for four generations, as can that of H. Tom Wallace II, '52, member of the BSU the Alumni Office has her correct Board of Trustees. His family includes wife address. If you know of classmates Jane (lsanogel), '53; daughter, Linda, currently who do not receive the ALUMNUS, a junior; great aunt Mrs. James L. Galbraith, please send those addresses also. 1912-13; Tom; grandmother Mrs. Herbert See the form on the back cover to Wallace, 1901; aunt Betty (Wallace) White '37, and father, Harrold, 1923-24. Not pictured is nominate persons for "Outstanding his daughter, Beth, who is currently a BSU 4 BSU Nurse of the Year." sophomore.

Ohio teacher named In advising the Talisman, Loewen sees Alumnus challenges "She came to the university on the first himself with a unique responsibility, "for there day, like the other members, and met the 'Educator of Year,' are few professional yearbooks ... Yet I believe truth of story teachers associated in the program. She was that through the teaching of responsible year­ interested in everything, particularly another Shaffer Award recipient book journalism and all facets of yearbook of Lincoln's murder program we have for handicapped children." production, the yearbook adviser can play a The First Lady has since returned to the center Mariana Dwiggins '58, a primary special major role in journalism education." The search for truth is often a long and three times, Dr. Hesser added. education teacher at Wilson Elementary Loewen added that difficult pursuit. Dr. Ray Neff, EdD76, could "The adviser must know Not long after that first day, Dr. Hesser was School in Middletown, OH , was recently named his students much attest to this, having searched for the truth better than a teacher ... asked to meet with the Carters in the White recipient of the Virginia W. Shaffer Memorial I try to help them become professional in the chain of events surrounding the assasi­ House and discuss the assessment of Amy Award. Administered by the Middletown journalists. My trust nation of President Abraham Lincoln, an event and respect for their which was made at the beginning of the Teachers Association, the Shaffer award is abilities and decisions that took place over one hundred years ago. gives me their friend­ course. She said that, like most parents, the given annually in recognition of service to ship. I get great Neff, a professor in the Health and Safety satisfaction from their President is "very concerned about Amy's the teaching profession. learning, and care about department at Indiana State University, has a each personally. A education" and that he stressed a desire for In April she was named "Educator of the successful future collection of papers from that era pertaining in professional journalism her to remain in the public school system. Year" by the local chapter of the Council for for each is a huge goal to set, but a goal worth to the Lincoln assasination. The program itself was built around a project Exceptional Children. Mrs. Dwiggins has working for. Considered an expert in this area, Neff was of reading a number of handbooks on trans­ taught at Wilson the past seven years, and in "The excitement is giving of yourself, of ask to be a consultant for the recently released portation and eventually compiling one. the Middletown School District for 16 years. your time, your knowledge, your experience film, "The Lincoln Conspiracy." According to Outside the classroom, the students rode She is a member of the State Superin­ and your interest in the future of each." Neff, "It (the book and film) has created a Washington's new Metro subway and a tendent's Advisory Council on Special tremendous amount of publicity of the event." mule­ towed barge. Education, Ohio Education Association's There are still some questions that haven't Teacher Education and Professional Standards been answered to Neff's satisfaction. One Though the reading center is associated Commission, executive committee of the Featured in new book . .. such question is who was identified at Garrett's with George Washington University, Dr. Southwestern Ohio Education Association, farm as Booth. Hesser said its nine programs are open to all. and board of directors of the Mental Health Women in journalism Neff explains that from pieces of evidence Its 35-member staff of professional reading Association of Butler County, Ohio. he is sure that the man was not Booth, which specialists tu-tor 75 students, who range in age in Indiana become raises further questions of what happened to from 7 to 77, in addition to the classroom subjects as writers Booth, and who was the man believed to be programs. Booth, who was shot. br. Hesser, a native of Winchester, received Hot off the press and of particular interest Evidence indicates that Booth may have her BA from Purdue University in 1963 and her MA from Missouri + to Indiana journalists is "The Role of Women fled to India and lived as "John B. Wilkes." two years later. In 1974 she was awarded a doctorate in elementary and on Indiana Newspapers, 1876-1976," compiled In an effort to support this theory, Neff has adult education, specializing in reading. Her and edited by Betty Harris, MA75, editor of planned a trip to India, where he hopes to thesis will be published the College of Business publications at BSU. find evidence to strenghten the argument that this spring by the International The new 240-page volume on Indiana Booth did indeed escape to that country. Council for Adult Education of newspaperwomen and others who have made Neff is currently co-authoring a book with Vancouver, British Columbia, as a handbook on starting a career in allied fields of writing includes Leonard Guthridge, who has worked with the literacy centers in underdeveloped nations. information on over 2,900 Hoosier women professor for six years. Neff describes the writers, including close to two dozen affil1atea book as," ... a scholarly work, examining She and her husband, Leon, director of the with Ball State. everything in depth." Agency for International Development, reside in Washington, D.C. Among the Ball State alumni mentioned are When asked his opinion of disclosing infor­ Kathleen Meehan, '25MA49, Marie Fraser '45, mation that varies from traditional history book Alberta Greicus, MA70, Sally Jones '73, Julie versions, Neff explained, "I think that dis­ Martin '69, Naomi Campbell '49, Mary Alice closure is good in this case. I believe history Success comes easy Clark '43, Betty Detweiler, '42MA66, Christine is a living thing; I think we should be careful See Hawaii with alumni, Graefnitz '70, Joanna Hesher '66, Myra Lou of accepting the 'pat' answers."-Mike to 1977 Distinguished Williamson '44, Betty Wingrove '70, Theresa Chittum '77. friends as new format Greenwood, MA63, Dorothy Hamilton, '58MA65, Yearbook Adviser Betty Johnson '42 and Eileen Joschko '72. for trip is outlined Others in the book include Sharley B. If 'success' seems an elusive dream to some DeMotte, director-emeritus of the Ball State Amy Since the September issue of the ALUMNUS of us, it may well be that Roger Loewen, MA71, News Bureau; Dorthea Bump and Florence Carter enrolls was published, we have been able to recently named Distinguished Yearbook Yeager, both of the BSU Public Information restructure the Hawaiian vacation to better Adviser for 1977 by the National Council of in class for gifted Service; Ruth Iliff, associate professor of accommodate alumni and friends. Here's College Publications Advisers, is taking our Journalism; and Emily Kimbrough, awarded taught by alumna what will happen: share. an honorary doctorate in 1973. You may visit Hawaii from February 25 Loewen's University of Kentucky Talisman The book is divided into four parts. The To Dr. Florence Hesser, EdD74, she was through March 5, 1978, by signing up for has topped the lists of all three collegiate first is a history of women in journalism, just a lively child, interested in reading and this great alumni vacation. Your tour rate is yearbook rating services each of the last six while the second is devoted to personal other activities. But to the rest of us, little based on hotel selection: The Reef Hotel, years. anecdotal accounts of Indiana women writers, Amy Carter is a major news event, her exploits $429; Princess Kaiulani Tower Building, $499; A 1968 graduate of Taylor University, Loewen their experiences as writers and stories about chronicled in newspapers throughout the Hawaiian Regent Oceanview, $549; or Hyatt taught English and advised student publi­ them. country. Regency, $569. cations at Lakeland High School in LaGrange Tour price includes round-trip air trans­ Information about 2,635 Indiana women One of her latest exploits is the completion for two years. portation by charter jet from Chicago O'Hare writers is in the third section, which includes of a reading enrichment program for the gifted, Having no background in journalism, he to Honolulu, as well as hotel accomodations an alphabetical listing of women whose under the supervision of Dr. Hesser, director decided to enroll in Ball State's summer for seven nights at one of the above locations. careers have been on newspaper staffs, radio, of the George Washington University reading journalism workshops along with his students, In addition to in-flight catering service, television, or in public relations. The fourth center. The class normally meets an entire and soon found himself "hooked by a unique round-trip transportation and baggage section includes a similar listing of writers semester, but the abbreviated summer version learning experience and the quality and handling between airport and hotel, gratuities involved in producing books, magazines, and in which the First Daughter took part lasted excitement of the instruction." to bellboys and airport porters for luggage specialty publications. Although this section only four weeks, meeting two hours a day, After attending the workshops for two handling in Hawaii, and a flower lei welcome, covers the past century, many of those listed four days a week. summers (he went on to become co-coordi­ are currently engaged in their journalistic the trip features "Depart Sure" cancellation Describing Amy as "very bright and un­ nator of the photography sections the third endeavors. insurance. This allows complete reimburse­ spoiled," Dr. Hesser said that she fit in well year), he came to Ball State as a graduate Published by the Woman's Press Club of ment for full or partial payment or unexpected with the group, and the other children liked student and earned his masters in journalism. Indiana, the book was partially subsidized by return air fare (e~onomy) in case of emergency. her a great deal. The rest is history. a $1 ,500 grant from the National Endowment Limited reser.,ations are available for this In addition to his advising duties, Loewen for the Arts and the Indiana Arts Commission. Everyone knew the class would be a little fun week in the sun! For additional information teaches photojournalism and graphics. Those wishing to order copies should send special, though, when the first day, along with write to Sue Dettmer, trip hostess, Alumni Though he said he wishes it paid better, the checks and money orders for $6.50 to the all the other parents, a special guest arrived: House, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. award-winning adviser admits, "I'll probably Woman's Press Club of Indiana, R.R. 9, Box Ro~alyn Carter. always be a teacher." 298, Muncie, IN, 47302. I

Graduates in blue collars. A surplus of more than one million college graduates by the mid-1980's, accord­ ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, will cause an increased mismatch of A CHUO chief at BSU. Walker H. college graduates to jobs. The bureau Bishop, assistant dean for housing reported that the proportion of at Ball State, was elected national workers with four or more years of president of the Association of college has increased in recent years College and University Housing more than 60 percent in clerical, Officers at their recent conference at service and blue-collar jobs. The the University of Kentucky. He has report concluded that those without Campus Chest, an annual fund raising drive served as secretary, first and second college degrees will have fewer tor local organizations, collected $6,884.71 vice president of the organization opportunities this month, beating its stated goal tor the to obtain managerial first time in its 32-vear history. Proceeds go and hosted the A CHUO annual positions and will encounter increas­ to 16 on-and off-campus organizations. At left, convention at Ball State several years ing competition from graduates for freshman Frank Rinard, Spencerville, collects ago. better jobs. from inside his homemade washing machine. 5

"The community demanded use of more 'On the Road' Kuralt Too much stress? land for developing," Betty said. "And we wanted to get the best use out of the land brings opportunity CPC aids persons and make a living from it." to BSU journalist Mrs. Freeman estimates that 600 houses are at no charge possible in the Farmington subdivision, but said they will not develop the land unless Since that early autumn day of 1972 when I Not long ago newspapers and popular arrived on campus, took newly-purchased fine­ the "community demands it." Then the magazines published various versions of a Freemans will supply land for more homes. point pen in hand and proceeded to add the stress test that rated anxiety-producing Since the first family moved into Farmington word " journalist" to my blank list of self­ situations. Moved lately? That's 25 points! in 1971, Betty said that they have been opening proclaimed titles, ("Good Humor Man" was A romantic break up? 30 more! When one up between 20-45 lots per year for building already spoken for,) the idea of reporting the reaches a certain total, one becomes a prime homes. routine activities of the important people of the candidate for a nervous breakdown. "If someone would have told me that when day appealed to me very much. The articles seemed a bit melodramatic I was 57 I would be in business developing Of course I had ulterior motives. You see, I at the time, but according to Dr. Roger land, I would have told them they were crazy," was told that as a journalist I might someday, Hutchison, director of the Counseling she said. any day, get the opportunity to meet movie Practicum Clinic at Ball State, worries and Betty Freeman first knew Ball State in 1938. stars, celebrities and politicians. It all sounded problems can build up to crisis proportions "I came to Ball State a year, right after I grad­ very exciting and soon I found myself adding A winner of an Emmy award and recipient if troubled persons fail to seek help. uated from high school, but dropped out and to my collection of fine-point pens, a some­ of two George Foster Peabody awards, Kuralt The Couseling Practicum Clinic, located on married. what abused Olivetti-Underwood typewriter no longer feels like a stranger in any part of the sixth floor of Teachers College, offers In 1960 Betty's husband had a heart attack which adamantly refused to type a small "k" or the country. " It took a little longer to learn such help, Hutchison said. He encourages and he convinced her to return to Ball State. the top half of capitol "P." Admittedly, it was about the West, but I feel right at home now," people both in and out of the university to " At the time I was working in the Placement a front to look more " professional." he said. " I just returned from Montana on a take advantage of the clinic before t,he Office and I mainly went back to school to It wasn't long before I learned that the fishing trip and John Steinbeck was right in pressure becomes unbearable. make myself a better secretary," Betty said. reporting business isn't always as glamorous calling it his 'darling'." New clients are interviewed by a senior However, after taking a few more classes, in and exciting as Robert Redford and Dustin Yet after ten years, Kuralt says he is still staff member. After the client's needs are 1960, along with the credits she had earned Hoffman make it out to be in the movie, A// surprised by the many things people do. He discerned and the clinic system is explained, over 20 years earlier, Betty decided to com­ the President's Men. I did not see either of said nearly everyone is really friendly and further counseling is arranged. plete her teaching degree. them taking an obituary over the phone from " they do care about each other." Counseling is free and confidential. Clinic She graduated in November, 1964 and began the local undertaker, ever. Once in a Nebraska town while covering a counselors get the practical experience teaching at Royerton High School, which is But five years later my big chance did come local parade, there arose some question as to required for a master's, specialist in education part of the present c0nsolidation into Delta along. Not only was I to have the chance to whether the CBS van could be parked along or doctoral degrees, and work under the High School. talk to a famous personality, he was also a the street of the parade route. Kuralt said the supervision of the university's counseling "My experience working as a secretary journalist. The fact that he is Charles Kuralt, dialogue went something like this: psychology and guidance department. When and clerk at Ball State really helps me in what my journalistic idol (next to Edward R. Murrow), Sheriff: I don't thing you boys ought to park a case becomes too complex for a regular I am doing now," Betty said. Her present duties made the prospects seem all the better. that bus there. counselor, a professional staff member in the co-partnership with her husband On campus for the annual Marie Smith Gray Kuralt: Aw gee, sheriff, we really need to. takes over. includes drawing up agreements and contracts Memorial lecture, it was also an anniversary Sheriff: You do? Oh hell, go ahead then. Dr. Hutchison is optimistic about the future with the builders who work in Farmington. of sorts for Kuralt. He seemed to be surprised And have a good time. of therapy counseling and the change in "Vernon handles all the field work with that the large turnout at Emens Auditorium Referring to one of his favorite shows, attitude towards it. engineers and the waste treatment," she would pass-up a chance to see the second Kuralt told of the story he did at Kent State " Everyone is more willing to get involved," added. game of the World Series. It was the tenth University. " People usually associate tragedy he said. "As a rule, whole families are willing For the past 10 years he has also been second-game, to the day, when Kuralt and a with Kent State. But when I was there last to participate in family therapy to help a child connected with Ball State while farming land three-man crew departed in search of the year I learned about 'Pop's Snow Squad.' or some other member of the family. We are for the university. "He retired after this past America which few people knew. " It seems there was an elderly school glad of this because positive results are year," Betty said. "If NBC is there, I don't want to be," Kuralt crossing guard who slipped on the ice last coming faster." The Freeman's made Muncie news last said flatly. "I have to rely on instinct for stories winter while going to his crossing. After Group counseling is also effective with month when the first solar home in Delaware but they should be irrelevant to the other recovering, and upon the next snowfall, the cl ients who have simiJar problems. "A group County was constructed in the Farmington events of the day." gentleman discovered that someone had effort often works to the participants' benefit subdivision. While logging well over 50,000 miles each cleaned his sidewalk all the way to the in ways that individual sessions don't or can't," "Helping in building the home was a great year, Kuralt does as little planning as possible. crossing. Hutchison said. In addition to group experience for us," Betty said. "We were able He said his story ideas come from people in The act was repeated following every counseling, a large portion of the clinic's to learn much more about building a home local gas stations or restaurants who recognize snowfall last winter. A university student, Paul work is devoted to individual counseling. for the future first hand. the journalist or his CBS mobile home and Keane, knew of 'Pops' accident and had Marital problems are a major concern to "It will take the rest of our lives to complete say" ... you oughta meet so and so down formed 'Pop's Snow Squad.' It was really the clinic, the director said, and account for the potential development for Farmington," the road. " If the idea sounds promising, Kuralt remarkable." a substantial number of clients. "Even those Betty said. "We had been in agriculture all checks it out. Other ideas are sent to him by I would probably be remiss in my duties who have already decided on divorce make our lives, but now we are working with the people who see the show during the CBS as a journalist if I didn't include a few words appointments, to better handle the problems land in a different way."-Stu Engle '79. Evening News. about the lifestyle Kuralt maintains with his of divorce before, during and after," "A story may take one hour or one week to fellow travelers. According to him, no matter Hutchinson said. get," Kuralt said, " but I wish I could spend where you go, every restaurant in the country more time with all of the generous people we serves chicken-fried steak. meet. I wish there was more air time to give Even the most tolerant tastebuds will reject to all of them." this American delicacy after three consecutive In talking about his experiences Kuralt months. A resolution was passed among all Freemans stop farming, MOVING? noted a "great identifiable change in the crew members to never eat another one of American consciousness" since his early these gastronomical delights. start 'growing' houses To change or correct your address reporting days with the Charlotte (North By the deletion of the not-so-beloved in Muncie subdivision ATTACH LABEL HERE Carolina) News. " Historians," he claimed "may chicken-fried steak, a gaping hole required from your latest issue see this as a time when Americans 'waked-up.' filling-in the " On the Road " menu. Being the The Freemans, Betty '64 and Vernon, have People are much more aware and are working­ Please Notify Us 6 Weeks in Advance well-traveled gormets that they were, canned been growers all their lives, but in the past out real human problems. chili and beer was the logical choice. And eight years they stopped growing grain and " There's no such thing as a silent majority. believe me, they kept enough chilli and beer started " growing houses." You just can't find that fellow who doesn't Ne w Address ______on hand to start a mobile natural gas pipeline. The couple partially left a life time love affair have an opinion. All this talk seems to be City ______So now you know. I would give anything to with its farm, which had been in the Freeman healthy and people are asking a lot of questions. take Kuralt's place " On the Road ." Even he family for 140 years, and started developing St a te ______Z 1p ______Societies decay silently." readily admits that he hopes to continue the land in 1969. series so he " won't have to go back to work." Currently the Freemans have "grown" 103 But if he does " go back to work," CBS houses in the Farmington subdivision north­ won't have to look very hard to find someone east of Muncie. else to take his place. I'll be waiting at their front door.-Mike Frazier '76 Spats

Freshmen on the 1977-78 basketball squad include five recruits. They are (front) George Bradley, Gary Wirt H.S.; and Clement Murrell, East Chicago Washington H.S.; (back) Jeff Williams, Logansport H.S.; Al Gooden, Wayne 6 Georgia Nestadek Sue Tussey H.S., and Mike Drews, Danville, IL.

Cards upset Broncos BSU led in total offense with 672 plays for Cardinal cagers lose 3,757 yards and in rushing offense with 513 in last quarter plays for 2,524 yards. In total defense the Cards Carper in drills were second in MAC allowing 613 plays for for first win at WMU 2,427 yards, and third in rushing defense The Cardinal basketball team has lost two­ allowing 429 plays for 1,383 yards. year letterman Robert Carper for the season In its come-from-behind victory over The Cardinals ranked number one in scoring with a knee injury that will require surgery,· Western Michigan on November 13, Ball State offense with 40 TD's, 36 extra points, and nine Head Coach Steve Yoder announced. tallied its thirtieth win in its last 38 outings field goals, for a 33.7 point average per game. The 6-5 forward suffered the injury during on the gridiron. They rated number two in scoring defense, preseason drills and will undergo surgery The Cards continued to rewrite the school allowing 14 touchdowns, 10 kicked extra in December. He will have two years of record book in that first-ever, 29-25 win over points, one other extra point and nine field eligibility remaining. the Broncos. Dave Wilson established a one­ goals, for a total of 123 points scored against Carper played in 23 games the past two season record of 13 touchdown passes, and them, an average of 13.7 per game. Eastern seasons, accumulating 73 points in occasional Rick Morrison set a one-year standard with Michigan ranks one in that category with a relief stints. His career high was 12 points 800 yards on pass receptions. total of 122 points scored against them. against Western Michigan last winter. The Wilson needs only one more touchdown former all-Ohio selection played at Cardinal to tie the MAC record of 23 TD's rushing and Mooney High School in Youngstown. passing. He holds down third place in MAC Two Women's sports total offense with 259 plays for 1,651 yards per game. get new coaches Eastern Michigan's Steve Raklovits leads Field hockey team the Mid-Am in that category with 300 plays, Women's basketball and gymnastics teams for 1,856 yards, averaging 1a:,.t5 per game. w,11 be headed by two new coacnes mis w1mer. ends 4-5-2 season Senior Jim Neddeff still holds BSU laurels Sue Tussey, a Richmond, KY native, will coach with 34 of 35 points after touchdowns made, the Cardinal cagers, while Georgia Nesladek BSU's women's field hockey team com­ with a running record of 29 consecutive of Cicero, IL heads the gymnastics team. pleted its regular season with a 4-5-2 record. successful attempts. Tussey takes over the basketball coaching Three of the losses came in the first four Twelve seniors played their last game in helm this season while last year's coach, contests. "We play several good teams at the 'Mohawk' wins slot Cardinal uniforms as they battled conference Debbie Powers, is on one year's leave of beginning of the season like Purdue, the foe Eastern Michigan on November 20. They absence. number one team in Indiana, and Dayton, the I- on East squad are Mike Andress, Dave Byrne, Doug Denny, Prior to her Ball State appointment, Tussey top team in Ohio," explained Coach Jackie Dominic Dorsey, Maurice Harvey, Steve Hines, was an assistant professor at Mary Washing­ Schmidt. for Shrine game Mark Holsapple, George Jenkins, Greg ton College in Fredericksburg, VA. She Ball State scored 19 goals for the season Mikkelson, Jim Neddeff, Tim Schmidt and coached basketball three years and field while their opponents managed 27. Seniors Defensive back Maurice Harvey, a three­ Tim Young. hockey six years while there. Darlene Gordon and Cheryl Feeney led the year regular at the "hawk" position, has been Tussey served four years as an instructor Cardinal scoring with five goals and one assist selected to play in the 53rd East-West Shrine and assistant professor at the University of each. Football Game, Saturday, Dec. 31, in the San Dynamite offense explodes Kentucky, where she coached several sports The team had 105 shots on goal this season Francisco, CA, area. including basketball. She has a bachelor's and first year goalie Karen Merchant was Harvey will be one of 30 players on the East for 6th straight win, degree from Eastern Kentucky University and credited with 76 goalie saves. squad for the nationally-televised 12:30 p.m. master's from the University of Tennessee. (PST) game at Stanford Stadium on the Stanford defeats Indiana State During winter quarter Nesladek will head University campus, according to Rip Engle, the gymnastics team. Last year she served chairman of the East Selection Committee. Boasting the most productive offense in the as the Cardinal's assistant gymnastics coach Grapplers launch season The Cincinnati, OH, product is the third school's history and one of the highest scoring while working on her master's degree at Ball with experienced squad Ball State defensive back in five seasons to be season's ever in Mid-American Conference, State. She received her bachelor's degree in chosen for the East-West Game. Shafer Suggs Ball State ended its non-conference football physical education from Western Illinois The Cardinal grapplers launched their '75, All-America second-team pick and Mid­ schedule at Indiana State with a 7-2 record, University in 1976. campaign November 22 at the Indiana State American Conference Defensive Player-of-the­ before traveling to Western Michigan for a As an undergraduate at Western, Nesladek Invitational and open at home with the Ball Year choice, who is now ih his second year MAC clash on November 12. competed four years on the women's gym­ State Invitational December 17. Other home with the New York Jets of the National Football With six straight victories, the Cards nastics team which was a three time state wrestling matches include duels with Illinois, League, played in the affair two seasons ago, established themselves as the MAC's top championship team. Indiana State, Purdue and Athletes-In-Action. while Terry Schmidt '73, first-team All-America offensive team and one of the highest scoring In addition to collegiate competition, Highlighting the BSU road schedule will selection currently in his fourth NFL campaign squads in the nation. Having accumulated 146 Nesladek participated for eleven years as an be tussles with Tennessee, 12-3 last season; and second with the Chicago Bears, partici­ points in its past three outings, the team has all-around gymnasts for the American Sokol Northern Michigan, 12-1 a year ago, and pated in the 1973 contest. improved its offensive average to 33.7 points Organization in Cicero. Northwestern, 11-2 in 1977. Ball State, 3-5-1 After leading the Cardinals in tackles with per game. Nancy Douglass will coach the women's a year ago, will preview the Mid-American 117 a year ago, Harvey presently ranks eighth The BSU offense's 303-point season total as swim team , while Mary Visser heads bad­ Conference Championships at Central on the squad with 53 this fall as opponent of November 5, eclipsed the old school minton. Both Cardinal coaches are in their Michigan March 3-4 with regular season road offenses have attempted to avoid the BSU standard of 295 set by the undefeated 1965 second season with the teams. jousts with the Chippewas, Northern Illinois, defensive star. However, he leads the team Cardinal contingent and is approaching the Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Western with three fumbles caused and five passes third highest total in Mid-American history, Michigan and Miami. broken up, and is tied for second with seven 344 points. Coach Pete Samuels' 12th edition of tackles for loss and one interception. No better example of the team's explosive­ Women's golf team Cardinal matmen will feature an experienced "We're extremely happy for Maurice as it ness exists than its three touchdowns in just wins 1 dual meet, squad and the return of three-time monogram gives him a chance to exhibit the caliber of 32 seconds on three successive offensive winner Al Manning. Manning was red-shirted football played in the MAC," McClain explain­ plays during the third quarter of its 42-18 win builds for 1978 last season as result of an injury after com­ ed. "Maurice is certainly one of the premier over Indiana State. piling a stellar 52-18-1 slate his first three defensive backs in the country, and along with Sophomore quarterback Dave Wilson threw It was a "building year" for the Ball State campaigns. being a great athlete, he is also an excellent for two touchdowns and ran for two to give women's golf team as the Cardinals won their "Manning is a great wrestler and a great person." him 20 touchdowns by rushing and passing only dual meet and participated in four leader and will be a great asset this season," "I'm real excited about the selection," this fall, tying him for the third best ever in tournaments. Samuels observed. "We have more experience explained Harvey, who will report to the East MAC history and leaving him three short of The dual meet victory was against Indiana this year as a result of our freshmen getting practice camp November 20 . " The best thing the conference mark. State, where the Cardinals recorded a 343, knocked around a lot last year." about playing in all-star games is that you get Junior Rick Morrison established a school while Indiana State shot 404. Outstanding juniors Kim Graham and Dennis to meet a lot of people and you get to play on record of 81 career pass receptions, while In tournament action the golfers placed Lewis, second-place finishers at 134 and 126 the same team with some of the same players senior Jim Neddeff set a BSU mark with 31 16th of 18 teams at the Illinois State Tourna­ pounds, respectively, will add experience you have played against. extra-point kicks this season, and kept his ment, 11th of 16 teams at the Purdue Invita­ to the Cardinal contingent. Other returnees "I just want to do well," continued the 5-10 conversion string alive at 26. tional, 19th of 20 teams at the Indiana Univer­ include Bob Russo, Dave Kindy, Jeff 190-pound senior who graduated from Prince­ In other MAC statistics, Ball State went to sity Invitational, and finished 14th of 16 teams Commeville, Todd Hollingsworth, Stu Cass, ton High School in Cincinnati. "I want to do Western Michigan carrying a third place rank at the Midwest Tournament at Marshall Brian Thomas and Mark Eddy. the best I can, but I don't feel I have to prove in conference, following Central Michigan and University in Huntington, WV. myself. I just have to do well the things I have the leader, Miami, OH . Western Michigan was The team roster included no seniors this learned." ranked sixth prior to the game. season. Keeping

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Please send any news about marriages, new FRANK R. MONROE, MA62, was RONALD E. RUCKER is executive BRAD s. SHU LDT, MAE76, is assistant positions , promotions, accomplishments or 6 2 promoted to administrative assistant, 7 3 director of Jasper Community Arts 7 6 principal at Wabash H.S .... PAMELA deaths to ALUMNUS editor, Alumni House, Bluffton-Harrison School Board . . . BEN Commission . .. JOHN C. ROSS, MA73, was S. WRAY teaches home economics at New Palestine H.S . .. . coaching elementary BSU , Muncie, IN 47306. ERVINGTON, MA67, was elected to the Chicago promoted to communications consultant, Board Options Exchange board of directors. General Telephone Co., Richmond . .. DAVID basketball and high school tennis, MICHAEL J. He and his wife, MARGARET (FISHER), '65MA66, A. HARNESS, became an associate of G.M. SINGLETON, teaches special education at live in Wheaton, IL. .. . CHARLES R. DAVIS Fedorchak and Associates, Merrillville. His North Davies H.S., Elnora . .. DONNA W. and before. Deceased: HOMER F. LONG was promoted to national account manager, wife, MARY (SHEi) teaches art, Culver H.S.... McCULLOUGH was named executive secretary 2 8 '24, December 7, 1976; Sun City, AZ. Chemplex Company, Rolling Meadows, IL. . . . JANICE C. HOLIHAN teaches English at Benton of the Columbus Arts Guild . . . LAWRENCE R. Survivors include his wife, RUBY (KILANDER) Deceased: THOMAS L. CATON, September 16; Central Jr. H.S .... Monroe Central social WARD joined the Regional Mental Health '25, a daughter and four grandchildren ... Reistertown, MD. He was a legislative ref­ studies teacher, LOUIS G. MULLINS Jr., was Center's Frankfort office as mental health ELIZABETH (HINCKLEY) MIDDLETON '27, August erence officer for the Social Security Adminis­ named reserve basketball coach . .. A. SANDY specialist ... DIANE M. ZOLMAN teaches junior 29; Muncie. She was head librarian at the tration. Survivors include his wife, Karen, a BtiACKEN was appointed coordinator of high math for Smith-Green Schools, Churu­ children's department of the Muncie Library. daughter, a son, his parents, and a brother ... educational resources and director of contin­ busco .. . JEFFREY K. BALDWIN joined Falls Survivors include her son, a grandson, and ROBERT E. CRONK, August 10; New Castle. uing education, Anderson College ... MICHAEL Reality Co., Danville ... ROBERT BELEI teaches a brother . .. FLOYD D. MILLER '27, April 6; Survivors include his wife, Harriet, a daughter, L. TAYLOR is program director for the Housing industrial arts in the Highland Schools. Marion. His wife, Betty, two sons, a daughter, three sons, a granddaughter, parents and two Winterization Program with Community Action two sisters and six grandchildren survive ... sisters. Program, New Castle. ANN MILLER teaches in Seymour KENNETH C. HINSHAW '29, August 23; Union 7 7 Community Schools ... BRUCE M. City. He was a retired attorney and Randolph DALE L. FLESHER, MA68, is associate ROSS WALTER accepted,a manage­ BEAVERS, MA77, is a second officer at Delta County prosecutor. Survivors are his wife, 6 7 professor of accounting, Mississippi 7 4 ment position at Dana's distribution Airlines Dallas, TX pilot base .. . DONNA M. Edna, two sisters, a brother, and a half-sister. U., while his wife, TONYA (MALONEY) '71, is center in Churubusco . . . American Fletcher DIKE teaches sociology and economics at working on her PhD .. . THOMAS E. McKAIG, National Bank has promoted DOUGLAS Valparaiso Community Schools ... TERESA MARVIN ROSAA has retired after 23 MA72, was named principal of Peru Jr. High .. . HACKMAN to Tacoma Center manager. He, (OSTERMEYER) SHERMAN supervises the 3 4 years and now works as a consulting KARI (STEVENS) MILLS joined the St. Joseph his wife, IVALYNN (HALL), and daughter reside foundry core room, International Harvester, engineer at Caterpillar Trailor Company, Valley Bank as community services represent­ in Indianapolis ... LINDA K. WILLIAMS teaches Indianapolis ... JAMES E. and JEFFREY A. Peoria, IL. ... MILDRED V. MEESE, vocal music ative, Elkhart . .. CHARLES J. CHALK was kindergarten at North Elementary School, JARRETT were accepted to IU Medical School and English teacher for 43 years, has retired elected vice president of Physical Measure­ Martinsville .. . JOHN C. LIPPINCOTT joined . . . JAMES SCHWENK teaches fifth grade at from Portage Jr. High, Fort Wayne . . . ments, Inc., the Equifax affiliate that special­ Wainright Bank and Trust as manager of the Chester Elementary, Wabash ... HOWARD Deceased: H. CLAIRE (VANCE) LAWLER, izes in health screening reports for insurance Fishers banking center, Noblesville . .. JANET KLEPER is Madison County Health Department October; Anderson. She taught for 42 years and employment purposes .. . Deceased: A. D. MOOSE won the Critic's Choice award in the health educator .. . SUSAN A. BOLLIER is before retiring in 1972. Survivors include two GREER WILLIAMS, August 9; Indianapolis. Blueberry Festival Tri Kappa Art Show, membership coordinator for The Children's daughters, a sister, nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Plymouth . .. JUNE B. REEVES, MA74, was Museum, Indianapolis ... Marriages: LYNNE K. parents, three half-sisters, and half-brother. assigned to Charlotte, NC, as a professional DAWES to DENNIS A. FADELY, June 4; Muncie. BETTY (VLASKAMP) JOHNSON received sales representative for Smith, Kline and He is employed by Dennis Fireplace Shoppe ... 4 2 a first place award from Progessive RICHARD L. FOX, MAE77, teaches French Laboratories, pharmaceutical supplies LAURA J. WARNER to Reid R. Miller, June 5; Grocer magazine for her feature article about 7 0 math and coaches cross country . .. Galbreath Mortgage Co. , appointed BRUCE Indianapolis . .. CYNTHIA D. POINSETTE to food retailers. Her article appeard in The and track, DeKalb Jr. High . .. SHIRLEY F. BRANDENBURG to residential loan officer, Paul J. West, June 5; Indianapolis ... CAROLYN Muncie Evening Press last March ... Deceased: (WESTMORELAND) WILLIAMS, Indianapolis Indianapolis. J. SCHERRIER to DANIEL K. THOMAS, May 28; Former Ambia H.S. teacher, HELEN M. LOWE, Public Schools teacher, was elected to the Indianapolis . .. LAWRENCE A. SHEAD to LISA March 12; Chicago IL. Survivors include a board of directors, Central State U., National JOHN M. COOK, MA75 teaches English M. THOMAS, '76, August 6; Rochester. He brother and a sister. Alumni Association, Cleveland, OH .. .. CAL 7 5 and is varsity wrestling and assistant teaches at St. Joseph H.S., South Bend, and HARMAN graduated from Continental Airlines' football coach at Valparaiso H.S . ... MAROIA she is with Fulton Country REMC ... GREGORY Judge of the Hamilton Superior Court, pilot training, Los Angeles, CA and was MILO teaches art at East Gary Edison H.S., T. SUTTON to Deborah K. Foreman, May 28; 5 9 Noblesville, is VIVIAN (BLODGETT) assigned to El Paso, TX, as a second officer Munster. She is an art exhibitor at Northern Indianapolis . .. PAMELA J. HENSLEY to SHIELDS ... A. DEAN SPEICHER, superintendent flying Boeing 727's ... B. JANE(CABLE) Indiana Arts Association shows ... ROBERT Christopher J. Pulley, June 4; Dunkirk . . . of Penn-Harris-Madison Schools, is president­ GROENEVELD teaches music at Narrabri Public L. SHIPLEY is band director for Frankton H.S. MARK A. HOOD to Pamela J. Trapp, June 4; elect of Indiana Association Public School Schools, Australia . . . MICHAEL w. WATSON .. . MORRIS L. GILLIHAN was named adminis­ Noblesville . . . TARYN R. BUSCH to Terry K. Superintendents .. . NORMAN H. JONES, MA63, teaches U.S. History and coaches varsity trative assistant of the Muncie l&M plant . . . Poti, June 4; Union Grove. recently received his doctors degree in football at Eastside Jr.-Sr. H.S., DeKalb. JAMES E. MICKLOS Jr., accepted the operations Educational Psychology and Counseling from position with Dietary Products, American Mississippi U.... JAMES J. CHANEY was JUANITA (KIMBELL) COOK M LS71, was Hospital Supply Corp., Seattle .. . BRUCE One of only 8 women . .. named general manager of Owens-Illinois, Inc., 71 appointed instructor and director of DELAPLANE teaches sixth grade, Tippecanoe corrugated container plant, Memphis, TN .... the materials center in the Teacher's Education School Corp., West Lafayette ... ROBERT R. Marsha Foster instructs RUTH (BOONE) HERRON will retire after 30 Department, Arkansas U., Pine Bluff, AR .... BROWELL directs the Big Brothers-Big years of teaching in Lapel Schools. RONALD CARMICHAELS, MA76, teaches math Sisters program in Milwaukee, WI ... MARCY AFROTC at Oregon at Milford Jr. H.S . . .. WILLIAM B. HAIG is director and youth counselor of Teen JOHNSON teaches German at Jennings County Action Center, Bloomfield . .. GARY D. MARGARET (FOLKERS) VOELKEL In 1965, there were only 500 women line joined Andrews-Beck Brokerage Firm, H.S. and his wife, JANE(LEWIS), MAE74EdD77, STEGNER, MPA75, was named acting director 6 0 officers in the Air Force. This was the time Auburn ... KENNETH L. PAYNE was elected is a psychometrist, Columbus ... BRIAN M. of Region 12 Development Commission .. . that Marsha Foster '63, joined. treasurer of Indiana Association of Public WARNER, MA71, is a Marion County marriage Ensign RAYMOND D. NATIONS is stationed at School Superintendents recently ... CASA. counselor ... JEAN HEINEY is the women's the U.S. Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Today, she is among 1,800 line officers, DOWNS Jr., MA60, is director of marketing, basketball coach at M.I.T., Cambridge, MA . .. . GA. . .. HAROLD W. BLAKE is an intern for the comprising a portion of the 40,000 total women Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis ... Dr. Marriages: PATRICIA L. ROBESON to Richard Brownsburg Prosecutor's Office ... DANIEL in aerospace careers. Capt. Foster is still JAMES G. DUGGER, MA60, professor, chairman M. Clark, June 4; St. Marys, OH. She is band R. PRITCHETT is assistant band director, among firsts, with her recent appointment as of the department of human services, director for grades 5-8 there. Valparaiso H.S.. .. Marriages: SUSAN C. JEEP the f irst women appointed to the AF ROTC Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO was to Scott J. Cooper, June 19; Fort Wayne. She staff at Oregon State University. elected president of National Organization of JAMES P. ENGLE, EdD, was appointed is a kindergarten teacher at Indian Village According to Capt. David M. Randerson in Elementary .. . JOHN L. MANUSZAK to ANITA E. Human Service Educators . . . Deceased: 7 2 vice president for student affairs OSU's aerospace studies program, she is one CYNTHIA J. SMITH, October 27; Muncie. A of Houston Community College .. . DANIEL VASELIN '73, July 30; South Bend. They both of eight female aerospace instructors in the librarian for the past 13 years, she was W. LACY, MA77, is a missionary with O.M.S. teach at Christ the King School ... JERRY country. employed at Muncie Public Library. Survivors International, an evangelical faith mission. He CRABTREE to STEPHANIE CURRAN, August 20; include her parents, a brother, an aunt, and a teaches third grade, Woodstock School, Frankfort. He works as a medical technologist " The Air Force has been a leader in pushing cousin. Mussoorie, India ... GARY M. NIERMAN is a in Anderson ... CHERYLL. RICHEY to ROBIN for equality for women in this country. It's salesman for Herff Jones, Minneapolis, MN .. .. 0. EMMONS '77, July 17; Anderson . .. a place where women get equal pay for equal JANET(FRATUS) STROUD, MA64, JAMES A. ALEXANDER is a swimming instructor MARGARET J. BEOUY to Bruce G. Parkinson, work," explained Foster. 61 earned a PhD at Purdue U. and is at Madison Jr. H.S .... JOANNE M. KLEIN was June 5; Yorktown . . . BRENDA S. SHAFFER to " When I entered, women had to be single assistant professor of media sciences there .. . promoted to sales representative for Max David E. Monroe, August 12; Muncie. She is upon enlisting and when they did marry, their STANLEY L. DAVIS was promoted to supervis­ Factor, Milwaukee, WI. . . . J. BRIAN SIMCOX, with a social service agency in Anderson ... families didn't receive the benefits that men's for Fort Wayne KAREN L. SNYDER to James C. Fortney, October ing probation officer, U.S. District Court for MA74, is a sales representative families received. If they became pregnant Northern Indiana ... Assistant regional Printing Co. and his wife, VALERIE (VOSMEIER) 23, 1976; Ashville, NC. during duty, they were automatically proces­ commissioner of field operations for the Social '74 teaches elementary art in Fort Wayne sed out. Today, all areas are equal and all Security Administration, R. THOMAS WILLIAMS Community Schools . . . TERRY VANDER control, are open to was awarded the Commissioner's Citation for HEYDEN is the student publications adviser, careers, except missile his leadership, Denver, CO . .. . KAY (PEABODY) Northeast Missouri State U., Kirksville, MO. women." SCHMAUS made her debut with The Orlando In Capt. Foster's position at Oregon State, Opera Company November 11 as Inez in " II she is responsbile for management and Trovatore" . leadership training of AFROTC cadets. 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