Introducing Dr. Pat Long Baker grad savors mission work Alumni Weekend photos ’cat chat steaming hot serving of chatter from those in the know July 2005 From the President In every issue 1 ’Cat Chat S-t-e-l-l-a! Nursing student to cheer for Chiefs 8 Class Notes In May, a Baker American literature Two, four, six, eight, who do the Kansas City Chiefs appreciate? 14 A Paws for Thanks class organized the University’s first How about Brooke Glenn, ’05. Now a student at the School of Nursing, Glenn 20 Purr-suits Dear Friends, Stella Yelling Contest. For a $1 entry found out in April that she had been selected for the 2006-07 Chiefs cheerleading 24 Sport Shorts fee, participants yelled at the top of squad. For three months, I eagerly awaited July 1, my official their lungs outside Mabee Hall try- Glenn was a member of Baker’s dance team her freshman and sophomore years start day as the president of this great University. The ing to impersonate Marlon Brando’s and was a cheerleader her sophomore and junior years. She also played volleyball day has finally arrived and I am here, proud to be a famous Stella yell in “A Streetcar at Baker. Features member of the Baker family and excited to be a part of Named Desire.” “I was in the office at school and screamed so loud. I felt bad because the class 2 Meet Pat Long shaping the University’s future. The 30-minute event raised more down the hall was taking a test and they could hear me screaming,” Glenn told the I hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally this year, and I encour- than $100 for The New Orleans Topeka Capital-Journal after being notified of her selection. 6 Baker grad savors age you to attend an alumni event in your area or visit campus. Alumni I have Literary Arts Institute Katrina Arts mission work met during this transition time have had wonderful Baker stories to tell and each Relief and Emergency Services. The event, organized by a Baker 9 Photo Feature: Alumni story is unique to the individual. Some are serious and some funny, but a com- American literature class, served as a Weekend 2006 mon thread weaves through the memories--a special feeling of connectedness with Baker University. Many have spoken of the importance of honoring Baker’s stress reliever to students on the last 24 New turf complete history while looking forward to ensuring future students a quality educational day of class. and campus life experience in the Baker tradition. John Richards, assistant professor I want to publicly acknowledge and thank Dr. Dan Lambert for his support of history, placed first in the men’s and guidance throughout this transition period. I believe Baker University is yelling contest. Baker student Brian poised for facing future opportunities and challenges from a position of strength. Berrens placed second and Tom On the Cover: Pat Long joins the Baldwin City and Baker University Community Because of Dr. Lambert’s outstanding leadership for 19 years, enrollment at Heiman, assistant professor of theater, finished third. cover photo by: Mark Hutchinson each of campuses remains strong and continues to grow. Baker's educational programs reflect a commitment to quality and excellence, and student focus and The top three placers in the commitment to student success is a priority in all we do. Perhaps most impor- women’s division were Kelly Vaughan. Baker University tantly, we have the talent and dedication of our trustees, faculty, staff, students, Kaci Benjamin and Laura Langseth. Sally Williams, ’06, and Elisabeth Creswell, ’06, pose for a photo during P.O. Box 65, Baldwin City Spring Commencement. Kansas 66006-0065 alumni, and supportive friends to help reach ambitious goals. Toll free 888-781-2586 • www.bakeru.edu Over the next few months, I will be working with each of our stakeholder [email protected] groups to develop a collective vision for Baker's future. As you can imagine,

President...... Dr. Pat Long one of our top priorities is to ensure adequate resources and funding for student scholarships, educational programs, faculty initiatives, and physical facilities. Vice President of . Graduate’s findings published in New England Journal of Medicine University Advancement ...... Ms. Lyn Lakin Each time you tell your Baker story, you advance the University’s visibility and help bring new friends and supporters into our family. Thank you for your con- Jared Grantham, ’58, an interna- Emory University, the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Vice President for Endowment . tionally renowned researcher in the Washington University in St. Louis, Legacy Good Samaritan and Planned Giving...... Mr. Jerry Weakley, ’70, MBA ’92 tinued support of this institution. I believe that together our dreams for Baker University will be realized. study of polycystic kidney disease, Hospital in Oregon and the National Institutes of Health. Director of Alumni Relations...... Ms. Cindy Belot I look forward to meeting you, and please know I am humbled and proud to had his new findings for the treat- Polycystic kidney disease causes kidneys to fill with ment of PKD published in the May cysts and often leads to renal failure. By measuring Baker University . represent your/our University. Board of Trustees Chair...... Mr. Robert Honse New England Journal of Medicine. kidney volume, using magnetic resonance imaging or With Baker Pride, It is Grantham’s fourth report in CT scans, the researchers were able to show a definite Baker University Alumni Association . the prestigious journal. disease progression reflected in an increase in kidney Board of Directors President, Doug Adams, ‘01, Overland Park, Kan. Grantham, the Harry Statland professor of nephrol- size. The research gives physicians a tool to determine Vice President, Lindsay Ferrell, ‘03, Lawrence, Kan. ogy at Kansas University’s School of Medicine, worked the severity of the disease early in its course, and to Secretary/Treasurer, Linda Saul, MBA ’99, Gardner, Kan. Patricia N. Long with researchers and scientists from the Mayo Clinic, determine how fast it is progressing.

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’Cat Chat •  Community College colleague qualities and her solid record of would work for 17 years, first as a Jackie Snyder, now Chancellor of accomplishments,” Honse said. testing assesment assistant. Then, Metropolitan Community Colleges. Those who know Long agree that through a series of promotions, she Introducing “She always fills you up and helps there is more to her than charisma. was appointed Dean of Students. you out, yet is very focused on doing “Pat is a complete leader,” Ballard From there she went to UMKC Pat and Dennis Long a good job. She’s a terrific leader, a said. “Great leadership starts with where she was Vice Chancellor for natural born leader.” integrity and trustworthiness and Student Affairs and Enrollment Steve Ballard, chancellor of East Pat excels at both. I’ve never worked Management. Within a year she was Carolina University who was a pro- with anyone who has greater charac- promoted to Deputy Chancellor for vost at the University of Missouri- ter strengths than Pat Long.” University Communications and Kansas City during Long’s time Long’s younger sister, Debbie McCaslin, explains that those “The ability to have real strengths came from the farm and the family. conversations without “We were fortunate to have both authoritative or emotional sets of grandparents growing up and they taught us our work ethic and overtones is a great values. leadership strength, but She’s honest and her moral fiber truly is what it is. Her Lord comes not a common one.” first, her husband second and we come third,” McCaslin said. there, refers to her as “the ultimate Long applies honesty in her profes- colleague and leader.’ ” sion in a healthy but not all-together “She always paid attention to oth- common way, notes Ballard. ers. When she knew I had a rough “She knows the value of direct day, she would come by the office conversation. When something didn’t late, drag me out the door, and we seem right, she would come and say, would go to our favorite ice cream ‘Steve, that didn’t feel right to me,’ Sundays in tiny Wheatland, Mo., full from grandmother’s fried chicken place. Somehow a hot fudge sundae and we would always talk about it. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs with Pat Long cured most ills,” She knew how to do this without and Enrollment Management. When dinner that followed church, was anything but peaceful for the McCaslins. Ballard said. blame or emotion, so that made the the school’s chancellor resigned The ability to bring people conversations productive,” Ballard suddenly in 2005, the president That’s because Pat was on the porch attracting a crowd. Dr. Pat Long began her duties on July 1, succeeding together was one reason Long was said. “The ability to have real conver- quickly tapped Long to help lead the After all, there were other youngsters in the neighbor- Dr. Daniel Lambert who had been Baker’s president for selected for the Baker Presidency. sations without authoritative or emo- university as Acting Executive Vice hood who wanted to pretend they were famous singers, 19 years. Long and her husband, Dennis, a soon-to-be Baker Trustee Chair Bob Honse, who tional overtones is a great leadership Chancellor. While at UMKC she too. retired electrical engineer who has worked for Honeywell led the search for a new president, strength, but not a common one.” is credited with accomplishing big “I had an uncle who was deaf and he thought we were his entire career, will take up residence in Collins House said he knew that expectations would Long’s leadership abilities have things. Long helped move a $200 just fabulous. “Sing some more!’ he would tell us, ‘Sing on the Baldwin City campus. Joining them are two great be high for anyone who followed been recognized her whole life, and it million capital campaign toward some more!’ ” friends: dachshunds Frankie and Morgan, who themselves Dr. Lambert’s long and succesful is evident in the way she has consis- completion and developed and It wasn’t uncommon for Pat to have four or five friends are attention magnets. tenure. tently moved up the career ladder. implemented the university’s first over. “It was never just one,” explains her mother, Bernice On the job for only a few weeks, it is obvious that this “Pat is very bright and is highly- She started out teaching adult marketing plan and first enrollment McCaslin. “She always liked a lot of people around. She’s president has a professional yet comfortable style, for no regarded in educational circles for basic education in the Kansas City, management plan. She managed a very outgoing and it was easy for her to make friends.” matter where she travels or with whom she meets, Long’s her breadth of experience and success Mo., school district and soon became budget of more than $50 million And so it was that the little girl with big dreams and ease with people and with herself shows. in managing change. She rose to the head teacher in that program. Long and over her career led the design, lots of charisma grew-up to be the 28th President of “In all situations she has the same personality and way top of the candidate pool because later moved on to Johnson County acquisition and construction of three Baker University. of working with people,” said former Johnson County of her great presence, her leadership Community College where she new facilities.

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 • Feature: Introducing Pat Long Feature: Introducing Pat Long •  Chronology: about working together to move the University 1951 – 1969 Born in Wheatland, forward. Mo., Long was the middle child of “ ‘Forward, together’ is three girls. The family lived on a a phrase I use because it cattle farm then moved to a home truly will take each of us on Lake Pomme de Terre when for Baker to continue to her father started a construction thrive and lead the pack. business. A good student, Long also We have an outstanding was a cheerleader, homecoming faculty and committed queen, and point guard on the staff and Baker clearly is basketball team. student-centered – from our undergraduates 1970 – 1973 Attended Southwest Baptist University where she played through our graduate, basketball, volleyball and majored nursing, professional and in mathematics. She worked as doctoral students. We a student assistant in the math have a rich history of department where Associate success but we can not Professor John Smashey became stand still. We will need to her mentor. Long credits him with build buildings, fund new helping her finish her degree so she programs, and raise our could marry her fiance who was scholarship endowment,” headed overseas. Long said. Her big accomplishments may have In her first two weeks on the job, 1972 – 1974 Married high something to do with her enthusiasm Long signaled the importance of school sweetheart Dennis Long for diving into new things – a quality who, with draft number 30, had fundraising when she hired a new she’s always exhibited. Her mother enlisted in the U.S. Army. In 1972 Vice President for Advancement – a describes Pat as a bit of a “daredevil” she accompanied him to his new position that had been awaiting a and recalls one instance when a man station in Germany where she taught new president’s appointment. Long (L TO R) – Kristin Doyle, Rob Schobert and Kelly Armstrong. traded the family a motorcycle for a chose Lyn Lakin, a colleague from soldiers on base who wanted to earn Kathy Harr, Dean of the School of Nursing, is at right. their G.E.D. parcel of land. “Charles (her father) her days at UMKC. Lakin comes to was wondering how we were going Baker with a long history of success 1974 – 1981 Taught in the adult to get the thing home and Pat said, in fundraising for non-profits. education program in the Kansas ‘I’ll ride it!’ ” The family watched in With all of her accomplishments City, Mo., School District. During that amazement as she hopped on and to date, and those that are sure to time she earned her master’s degree rode away. come, Long would be most pleased in adult education from Central “She was so fearless in taking on if people know her for one thing. Awards bestowed Missouri State University. new challenges,” Long’s sister said. “She wasn’t afraid to try anything. “I would be happy if people say 1982 – 1999 Earned her Ed.D. in She loved skating and water skiing I’m still the same Pat they always Educational Policy and Leadership in and she worked in the hayfields. knew, that I’ve stayed true to who at pinning ceremony Higher Education from the University She wasn’t afraid to fail, and she I am.” aker University’s School of Nursing honored 39 gradu- Recognition Award for serving as an excellent role model and of Kansas in 1993 while she was rarely did.” working her way up the ranks at That seems to be the case (minus ates on May 19 with its annual pinning ceremony at teacher. Nursing faculty member Linda King was recognized by While she’s not risk-averse, Long Johnson County Community College. the singing), for Long still has a Grace Cathedral Church in Topeka. Graduates Tara the class for teaching excellence. makes it clear that she’s a risk-taker ready smile and a multitude of B Harding and Kelly Armstrong were recognized as outstand- Retiring assistant professors Sonja Feist and Elaine Shutt with boundaries. 2000 – 2006 Left JCCC to become friends. Perhaps, however, the great- ing students of nursing and Abbe Obermueller for clinical received outstanding faculty service awards from faculty col- “I have strong intuition about a member of the administrative team est authority on the subject is her excellence. Jessica Larson, Margaret Lewis, Amber Stroup leagues. Both received Faculty Emeritus status as conferred whether something can be successful at UMKC. At the time she departed, husband Dennis, who recalls his and Jessica Ward received distinction in Who’s Who Among by the Board of Trustees. This honor is afforded to faculty and I think I have enough experi- UMKC was without a chancellor attraction to Pat in a high school American Universities and Colleges. Jaime Thompson members who have been with the university for at least ence to know when you can and and Long, as Acting Executive Vice Algebra class. received a scholarship from Sigma Theta Tau International 10 years and have demonstrated excellence in teaching Chancellor, was one of the top when you can not take risks.” “She was bright, competitive, Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Kappa Chapter at Large. and professional service. administrative officers. Selected It is no surprise then that Long honest and loyal, and she was pretty The graduating class honored Anne Cleverdon, a registered in March 2006 to become Baker’s has jumped into her new role full cute. In fact, she was a lot then like nurse at Stormont-Vail HealthCare, with the Professional president, Long began her new force, and she speaks repeatedly she is now.” duties on July 1, 2006. Pinning ceremony •  treatment that year which doesn’t “As soon as I walked out of the “These early experiences in the scien- Baker grad savors missionalways occur with some surgical operating room work with the infant tific process prepared me well for the The children, desperate to teams.” and handed her to the mother, the research on Parkinson’s disease that I All members of the Operacion mom began caring for the child with was involved with at KU Med Center change the deformities on their Esperanza team are fully focused on bottles, cleaning the wound, giving and has served me well as I continue doing whatever it takes to care for the antibiotics and sleeping side by side my research at the UC Davis Med beautiful children and comfort them. on a cot with the father and other Center.” faces, arrive by canoe, train, “It is not unusual for a surgeon to children,” he said. As an assistant professor, Tollefson be mopping the floor, or a recovery The most impressive children often incorporates some of the class- bus or foot after a room nurse to be helping the opera- Tollefson has met was at an orphan room lessons passed on by Barbush. tive room staff just to provide the school in Ecuador. Tollefson came to UC Davis for a 15-hour hike. most care to the most children at “This school has the street kids facial plastic and reconstructive sur- a level of excellence that is uncom- come into the classroom after a day promised,” Tollefson said. “I simply of odd jobs on streets like selling gum “Dr. Boyd inspired my believe that the opportunity to just and polishing shoes,” he said. “These connect with these families is a gift kids are from 22 months to 18 years that alleviates fatigue at the end of old. The Peace Corps volunteers teach studies of the interconnec- the kids Spanish and to read hey leave with a renewed sense of hope thanks Tollefson never forgets the profound effect and write. The kids want to Baker University alumnus Travis Tollefson, and relief the surgeries have on the children and to learn so badly that there tivity of life ranging from ’93, and other volunteers who perform facial parents in need. are no discipline problems. reconstructive surgeries. “Each hug and tear from the kids and their They get some food and Tollefson, a medical doctor originally from parents pushed me to help more with this popu- water and, most impor- botany to participating in a Hiawatha, Kan., joined two surgical teams in lation that is essentially ignored due to their tantly, attention and hugs.” remote China and Ecuador the past two years poverty,” said Tollefson, who graduated from Tollefson credits Baker’s research mission to Mexico” for four total missions to educate local surgeons KU Med School in 1998 and completed a head broad liberal arts educa- and operate on children born with cleft lips and and neck surgery residency in 2003 at KU. tion for preparing him gery fellowship for the reputation of open palate or other congenital deformities. If On his two mission trips to China, Tollefson for a career in medicine. its cleft and craniofacial program. not for the volunteer efforts of Smile China and and the team of doctors performed 45 surgeries on He concentrated on the “I now lecture to residents and Operacion Esperanza, the children’s facial flaws each trip. In January of 2005 and 2006, he worked biological sciences and medical students on a frequent basis would go unrepaired due to lack of money or with a surgical team in Riobamba, Ecuador. The worked closely with on surgical reconstruction of the head surgeons. team included surgeons, recovery room nurses, an a long day, offers a genuine sense of professors Gary Giachino, Cal Cink, and neck and find myself using some “I honestly feel that I am doing exactly what anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetists. accomplishment, and provides an Roger Boyd, ’69, and Michael of Dr. Barbush’s unique teaching I was intended to do during these trips and I “I chose Operacion Esperanza because of essential shift in perspective as one Barbush. techniques to get my point across,” truly respect those volunteers, such as the Peace the unique consistency of the group returning considers the difficulties we face in “Dr. Boyd inspired my studies he said. “ I really doubt that a gradu- Corps members, who give up so many amenities to the same hospital every year so that patient our daily life’s compared to these of the interconnectivity of life rang- ate of a large public university can to dedicate themselves,” said Tollefson, an assis- follow-up and continuity of care is maximized much less fortunate.” ing from botany to participating in recall their eight-person biochemistry T tant professor of facial, plastic and reconstruc- for these children,” he said. “The children come Tollefson is amazed at how the peo- a research mission to Mexico over class as well as his students do simply tive surgery at the University of California Davis back every year just to be sure that everything is ple of Ecuador and China’s farms and interterm in 1991 where we studied because each topic was presented with Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif. going well even if they are not needing further mountains take care of their children. bats and tropical birds,” Tollefson said. such a unique perspective.”

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College of Arts and Sciences school of nursing teaching at Baldwin Elementary School. Seventh Olbiil Era Kelulau in Koror, 1940s April Seghorn, ’00, has been in the Tonya Rahjes, ’02, married Justin Lee They also have two sons, Cael, 6, and Ty, 3. Republic of Palau. Virgil Lucas, ’49, and his wife, Mary Army Nurse Corps since January 2001. Aug. 21, 2005 in Peaceful Valley, Colo. Clinton Acheson Turner Lucas, ’47, will celebrate their Carla Otto Thomas, ’95, and her hus- Cindy Pressgrove Buchanan, ’02, She is a captain and the head nurse of She is employed at Great Plains Regional 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 3, 2006. band, John, welcomed their second child, married Dave Buchanan Oct. 13, 2005, in the heart team at Tripler Army Medical Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. They live in Vancouver, Wash. They have Braeden James, on Jan. 2, 2005. He joins Colorado Springs, Colo., where they live. Center in Mililani, Hawaii. six great-grandchildren. a brother, Joseph, 4. John is a project Andrea Burrows, ’02, married Ryan Class of 1941 1960s manager for K.C. Gunite. Carla is a fourth- Bresee Jan. 13, 2006 in Eureka Springs, Ark. grade teacher in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dennis Storer, ’61, was inducted in Ashley Cleveland, ’02, married David April into Hastings (Neb.) College’s Pro Joe Hood, ’96 and ’01 SPGS, is CFO Douglas June 25, 2005, in Courtland, school of professional Rege Society. Storer, Professor Emeritus, of Strategos International, a military supply Kan. She is a retention specialist at Cloud was a member of the Hastings College and tactical training company. Joe and his County Community College in Concordia, and graduate studies political science and sociology depart- wife, Lisa Mack Hood, ’96, live with Kan. They live in Courtland. ments for 33 years. their two daughters in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Jamie Scott, 02, and Aaron Joel Frank, MBA ’00, married Erin Day Roslyn Patterson, MBA ’03, is senior Dan Brobst, ’97, and Moira Ozias, Bob Sarna, ’63, is owner of Hastco, an Hollingshead, ’02, were married Oct. 1, Appenfeller Sept. 3, 2005, in Wamego, director of client services at MCS Inc., a ’01, were married June 11, 2005, in industrial and agricultural construction 2005. They live in Phoenix. Kan. They live in Alhambra, Ill. health-care communications agency in firm in Emporia. Baldwin. Dan is a graduate student and Jean Bradley Glasebrook; Marjorie Randall Maxwell; Brian Williams, ’02, a business analyst Bedminster, N.J. 1970s research assistant in the Department Mbula Mutuku, MAED ’00, married Florence Kirby Schadt. of Toxicology and Pharmacology at the at Black & Veatch in Lenexa, is com- Sterling C. Ratzlaff Dec. 17, 2005, in Betty Wheeler, MASL ’03, is a busi- Al Johnson, ’71, has been promoted University of Kansas. Moira is assistant mander of the 2nd Battalion 130th Field Barnstead, N.H., where they live. ness education teacher at Neodesha High to Vice President of the Northwest director of KU’s Writing Center. Artillery, headquartered in Abilene, Kan. School. Commission on Colleges and Universities. William Heideman, MBA ’01, mar- Sarah Jensen, ’03, recently received a The agency is recognized by the U.S. Nichelle Steele Portsche, ’97, and ried Paula Chrzanowski June 11, 2005 in Kelly Brungardt, MASL ’04, married Horizon Award given to first-time teachers in Class of 1946 Department of Education as the regional her husband Jeffrey Portsche, ’96, Overland Park. They live in Olathe. Scott Neil June 18, 2005, in Leavenworth. Kansas. She teaches at Shawnee Heights accreditor for institutions of higher educa- welcomed their second daughter, Hailey She is a language arts teacher and admin- Elementary School in Tecumseh, Kan. Dustin Stull, MBA ’01, is a trust officer tions in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Marie, on Nov. 17, 2005. She joins a sis- istrator designee at Basehor-Linwood High at Central National Bank, serving its Kansas Montana, Nevada and Alaska. ter, Madisyn Claire, 3. Pam Sprock, ’03, and Luke Walters, School. They live in Tonganoxie, Kan. ’04, were married Sept. 10, 2005, in locations in Concordia, Beloit, Glen Elder, Arthur Nadler, ’74, is public infor- Christopher Garcia, ’99, married Shawnee. Pam is a customer representative Tipton, Mankato and Superior, Neb. Bob Roth, ’04, has been promoted to mation officer for the Nevada State Celeste Anderson Nov. 5 , 2005, in for Americo Insurance in Kansas City, Mo. Information Technology Director at Capitol Contractors Board. Nadler, a Las Vegas Manhattan, Kan. They live in Charlotte, N.C. Paul Ulasien, MBA ’02, has written Luke is a commercial real estate appraiser Federal Savings in Topeka. resident, also has a Web site for photogra- his first book, “The Corporate Rate Race: Kevin Oldham, ’99, married Ann Marie for Adamson and Associates in Shawnee phy, www.gicleephotography.com The Rats Are Winning, A Game Plan Bennett Sept. 17, 2005, in Mission Hills, Mission. They live in Overland Park. FIRST ROW (L TO R) – Carolyn Hucke Gray; John Kan. Kevin is a senior marketing coordina- for Surviving and Thriving in Corporate Sinclair; Mary Leathers Montello; Barbara Bussing 1990s Amber Burklund Befort, ’03, is America.” Amy Rardin, ’93, married Jan Hennes tor with HNTB Architects and Engineers. Bradley. SECOND ROW (L TO R) – Betty Christensen a graduate student at Wichita State Oct. 29, 2005. They live in Overland Park, They live in Kansas City, Mo. Delamater; Mary Stoskopf. University. She is studying physical thera- Kan. Tim Kalkman, ’99, and Eve Lloyd py and plans to graduate with a doctorate Staci Wokutch, ’93, competed Jan. 15 Kalkman, ’99, welcomed a son, Reid degree in May ‘08. in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon in Timothy, on May 6, 2006. Tim was a for- Sarah Gooding, ’04, has joined the Phoenix. mer athletic trainer at Baker University. in memoriam Class of 1951 staff of The Wabaunsee County Signal- Amy Austin Colwell, ’94, and her hus- Kelly Bovaird, ’00, married Jeff Farmer Enterprise. Harold C. Harpster, fs ’30, age 97, include his wife, Dorothy Cunningham band, Greg Colwell, welcomed their fourth Aug. 6, 2005, in Topeka. Kelly graduated Ben McMahan, ’04, and Beth Jakle, child, Garrett Ryan, on Nov. 9, 2005. He in May with a D.D.S. degree from the died March 3, 2006 in Hiawatha, Kan. Haskin, ’34, two daughters Judy University of Missouri-Kansas City School ’05, were married Sept. 3, 2005. Haskin Rapp, ’68, and Janie Haskin joins his sister, Ali, 6, and brothers Tyler, 3, John W. Carwell, ’33, age 94, of Dentistry. They live in Perry, Kan. Wilson, ’58, a son-in-law, Larry and Braeden, 2. Martin Updike, ’04, is working in died Nov. 17, 2005, in Hiawatha, Kan. Wilson, ’58, a brother, Harley V. Chris Green, ’00, is a correspondent Washington, D.C. for U.S. senator Tom Survivors include a daughter, Sue Kit Harris, ’95, and Sarah Becker Haskin, ’32, a sister-in-law, for the Harris News Service bureau in Coburn, R-Okla. Carwell Miller, ’73, and a grandson, Harris, ’95, welcomed their third child, Gerry Porterfield Haskin, ’33, and Topeka, Kan. Megan Hart, ’05, married Eric Nickelson Jamie Carwell, ’91. Malin Graycelen, on April 26, 2006. Kit is two nephews Mike Haskin, ’71, and Sept. 10, 2005, in Hill City. She works in his seventh year of teaching language Jeremy Presley, ’00, and Stella Dorothy Jillson Bailey, ’35, age 90, Mark Haskin, ’72. He was preceded in for Kansas Teachers Credit Union in arts and coaching wrestling at Baldwin High Heim, ’02, were married July 16, 2005. died May 16, 2005. death by a daughter, Joyce Haskin Fox, Independence, Kan., where the couple lives. FIRST ROW (L TO R) – Jeanne McDaniel Sulley; Greta Kanzig School. He is in his third year officiating Jeremy is in the KU School of Medicine resi- ’63, a brother, H. Glenn Haskin, ’31, Samuel B. Haskin, ’35, age 92, died Chubb. SECOND ROW (L TO R) – Ernie Mai; Richard Sulley; NCAA wrestling and is serving his third term dency program, and Stella teaches kinder- Tracy Wasinger, ’05, married Chris a sister, Bernice Haskin Penner, ’27, Jan. 20, 2006, in Lenexa, Kan. Survivors Gene Chubb; Frank Creason. as president of Kansas Wrestling Coaches garten in Clearwater. They live in Wichita. Fischer July 28, 2005, in Lawrence, Kan., and a nephew, Larry Haskin, ’55. Association. Sarah is in her 10th year Sheree Tinder, ’00, is on the legal where they live. counsel for the House of Delegates 11 • Class Notes Class Notes • 12 class notes updates from classmates Class of 1961

Genevieve McCabe Spencer, fs ’35, James K. Peckham, fs ’40, age 87, Martin, ’50, Chalmer Martin, ’56, Robert E. Shepherd, ’49, age 78, age 92, died Dec. 20, 2005, in Topeka, died April 4, 2006, in Ottawa Kan. two nieces, Patricia R. Martin, ’75, died Dec. 14, 2005, in Warrensburg, Kan. Survivors include a son, John J. and Deborah Martin Trickey, ’77, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Ivan Lee Swope, ’40, died Nov. 18, McCabe, a friend of the University. a sister-in-law, Marilyn Mills Martin, Marquis Shepherd, ’49. 2005, in Asheville, N.C. ’56, and a brother-in-law, Edward Edward R. Dissinger, ’36, age 94, Robert L. Holwick, fs ’50, age 81, Watson H. Wynkoop, ’40, age 89, Philgreen, ’50. He was preceded in died Feb. 2, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. died Feb. 8, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. died March 2, 2006, in Lansing, Kan. death by a sister-in-law, Catherine Survivors include a daughter, Frankie Survivors include a daughter, Betty Busch Martin, ’45, and a brother-in- Barbara D. Johnson Roden, ’50, age Dissinger, a friend of the University. Wynkoop Caudill, ’64. law, Floyd Philgreen, ’39. 76, died Sept. 15, 2005, in Aurora, Mo. Marjorie Ricketts Cooper, ’36, Donald Darwin Hough, fs ’41, age Dortha J. Deyo Collins, ’46, age 80, Bryce Duane Stallard, ’50, age 79, age 92, died March 5, 2006, in Baldwin 88, died Oct. 7, 2005, in Overbrook, Kan. died Nov. 1, 2005 in Scottsdale, Ariz. died March 1, 2006, in Topeka. City, Kan. Survivors include a sister, Lois Ricketts Aiello, ’42, and a brother-in- Roberta Palmquist Lewis, ’41, age Miriam E. Scudder Foster, ’47, Phillip L. Woodworth, ’50, age 77, law, John Aiello, a friend of the University. 85, died Nov. 24, 2005, in Eau Claire, age 80, died Nov. 6, 2005, in Olympia, died Nov. 17, 2005, in Overland Park. FIRST ROW (L TO R) - Kathleen Kirker Faulkner; Ruth Brown Hamilton; Barbara Craig Lewis; Karen Wis. Wash. Survivors include her husband, Survivors include his wife, Pauline Cater Frank Allen Gibbon, fs ’37, age 87, Eisiminger Every; Marcia Brickey Holland; Carol Clark Musgrave; Nancy Morse Tjoflat. SECOND ROW Bill Foster, ’48, and a cousin, Dottie Woodworth, ’50. (L TO R) – Carole Collister Love; Vernell Courtney St. John; Robert Young; Dorothy Collins Housh; died Oct. 15, 2005, in Augusta, Kan. Mary Frances Trigg Shupe, ’42, age Welty Harder, ’52. Hal Every; Emmalie Gessner Cowherd. THIRD ROW (L TO R) - Dave Gibson; Dean Steriotis; Charles 85, died Dec. 3, 2005, in Galveston, George “Richard” Ensley, fs ’51, age Elinor Lucille Lacy, ’37, age 90, died Mansfield; Ronald Holland; Alice Calderwood Hawk. Texas. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy William F. Gilles, ’48, age 81, died 76, died Dec. 9, 2005, in Huntsville, Ala. April 13, 2006, in Garnett, Kan. Survivors “Ellen” Trigg Magee, ’49, and a April 10, 2006, in Sun City West, Ariz. include a daughter, Nancy K. Lacy Robert L. Jennings, fs ’51, age 77, brother-in-law, Lawrence Magee, ’44. He was preceded in death by his wife, Horn, fs ’66. died March 29, 2006 in Peoria, Ariz. Luanna “Peggy” DeShazer Giles, Gorby R. Martin, ’43, age 85, died Dolores H. Long Powell, fs ’38, age ’47, and a daughter, Patricia Gilles David D. Pengelly, ’51, age 78, died Jan. 11, 2006, at Shawnee Mission 88, died Jan. 3, 2006, in Coffeyville, Kan. McHenry, ’74. March 21, 2006, in Upland, Calif. Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Class of 1966 Marian Cannon Cox, ’39, age 87, died Eunice Philgreen Martin, ’50, four Roxann Shipp Jones, fs ’48, age 78, Don E. Randel, fs ’51, age 78, died FIRST ROW (L TO R) - Kathryn Dec. 25, 2005, in Sacramento, Calif. sons, Gorby R. Martin II, ’73, Philip died April 1, 2006, in Azle, Texas. Feb. 1, 2006, in Eudora, kan. Swalwell Scott; Nancy Goldwood H. Martin, ’82, Steve K. Martin, Farrow; Linda Brickey Howe. Catherine C. “Kay” Robertshaw David L. Quick, fs ’48, age 80, died Harold “Bud” Elliott, ’53, age 73, ’75, Alan J. Martin, ’77, a daughter, SECOND ROW (L TO R) – Martha Heine, fs ’40, age 86, died Oct. 13, Feb. 3, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. died Nov. 1, 2005, in Lubbock, Texas. Burnett Crow; Sam Deel; Robert Sue E. Martin, ’80, a daughter-in-law, 2005, in North Kansas City, Mo. Survivors Mead; Jane Glasebrook Harper. Deborah Jones Martin, ’79, three Larry J. Noll, ’54, age 78, died Dec. 16, include her husband, Frederick Heine, THIRD ROW (L TO R) – David Scott; brothers, Burley Martin, ’47, Nelson 2005, in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Survivors include ’37. Nelson Elliott. his wife, Sue Shepard Noll, fs ’51. Van A. Kempin, ’56, age 73, died March 18, 2006, in Overland Park, Class of 1956 Kan. Survivors include his wife, Donna Lidikay Kempin, ’56, and a son, Vance Kempin, MSM ’01. R. Chalmer Martin, ’56, age 76, died March 26, 2006, in Lawrence, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Mills Martin, ’56, a daughter, Deborah Martin Trickey, ’77, a son-in-law, Class of 1971 Randall Trickey, ’77, two brothers, FIRST ROW (L TO R) – Jill Ramel Burley Martin, ’47, and Nelson Doty; Rebecca Allison; Jill Meakin Martin, ’50, a sister-in-law, Eunice Halstead; Beth Bebb Herman. Philgreen Martin, ’56, four nephews, SECOND ROW (L TO R) - David Alan J. Martin, ’77, Gorby R. Martin Doty; Bruce Gilbert. II, ’73, Philip H. Martin, ’82, and Steve K. Martin, ’75, and a niece, Sue E. Martin, 80. He was preceded FIRST ROW (L TO R) – Phyllis Flickinger Braun; Norma Norris Purdy; Donna Lidikay Kempin; Dorothy Kochan Hann; Caryl Cooley Fullman; Pauline Schwartz in death by a sister-in-law, Catherine Nusser; Marvel Rogers Sandon; Cynthia Spear; Yvonne Rayl Achterberg; Margot De Leon Mendoza; Roger Willis; Norma Steck Porterfield; Margi Wilson Busch Martin, ’45, and a brother, Malicky; George Earnshaw. SECOND ROW (L TO R) – Conrad Braun; Dewey Knowles; Kenneth Burres; Robert Nusser; Larry McDonough; Richard Moherman; Gorby R. Martin, ’43. Richard Leker; Jon Stack; Thomas Armstrong; Wilmagene Frank Noonan; Neal Malicky; Morilla Hursh Fothergill. THIRD ROW (L TO R) - Robert Shemwell; Richard Purdy; Robert Shelton; Larry Parkin; Charles Hill; Stewart Bradshaw; Charles Tucker; Thomas Hedrick; Anthony Ahnemann; Roberta Mouser Ahnemann; Carolyn Bell Shelton; Thomas Johnson.

13 • Class Notes Class Notes • 14 Driver family finds Class of 1976 satisfaction at Baker John Moffett Robson, fs ’57, age 70, Paul B. Roberts, ’68, age 58, died Richard Driver, ’61, transferred to Baker died Nov. 1, 2005, in Lawrence, Kan. Oct. 2, 2005, in Anchorage, Alaska. in the late 1950s after starting at the Survivors include his wife, Paulette “Anna” David Michael O’Byrne, ’58, age 69, University of Kansas. His mother, Hannah Roberts, a friend of the University. died Oct. 17, 2005, in Kailua, Hawaii. Windert Driver, attended Baker from 1917 Survivors include two brothers, Bill Patricia A. Crow, ’69, age 58, died to 1921. O’Byrne, ’53, and Robert O’Byrne, fs Jan. 7, 2006, in Shawnee Mission, Kan. “When I started at KU, my mother didn’t ’55, and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Mueller Survivors include her partner, Lois Reitz, O’Byrne, ’53. MLA ’78, and brothers Donald Crow, say anything,” said Richard, who grew up on ’64, and Frank Crow, fs ’66. a farm west of Ottawa in Quenemo. “After Sherrill J. Martin Barker, fs ’59, died two years I wasn’t happy, then she won- Nov. 23. 2005, in Longmont, Colo. Marlys Ann Lieneman Harmon, fs ’72, age 55, died Oct. 17, 2005, in dered why I didn’t go to Baker. I was glad Patricia “Pat” Ann House Rose, ’59, Lincoln, Neb. I did decide on Baker. It was smaller and I age 67, died Sept. 30, 2005, in Olathe, liked that. I liked everything about it. It was FIRST ROW (L TO R) - Eric Ikenberry; Patty Marquart Ikenberry; Mary Jane Calliham Brooksher; Kan. Denny C. Peterson, ’72, age 76, died Lou Ann Harmless Preston; Michael Preston.; Marion Starcher Burnham; Dena Myers Kaeberle. Jan. 14, 2006, in Minden, Iowa. what I needed.” John Douglas “Doug” Lee, ’60, age SECOND ROW (L TO R) - Stan Amick; James Hager; Thomas Dmytriw; Rich Bulkley; Beverly Richard, who majored in sociology at 68, died Jan. 23, 2006 in Omaha, Neb. Timothy Griffith, fs ’77, age 50, died Blevans Wellington. THIRD ROW (L TO R) - Robert Jardon; Randi Ruark; Craig Hackett; Linda Baker, was among four generations of Quazza Morini. Survivors include a daughter, Courtney Nov. 10, 2005 in Lawrence, Kan. E. Lee, ’92 and MSM ’02, and a son, Drivers honored during Alumni Weekend as Gregory E. Best, ’83, age 44, died Oct. Bryan D. Lee, ’88. the University’s 2006 Family of the Year. He Class of 1986 12, 2005. Survivors include his mother, James “Jim” Robert Maret, ’60, age Kay Keirns Best, ’58, a brother, Chris has a master’s degree in mathematics from L TO R - Dan Mai; Ann Snyder 69, died Oct. 30, 2005, in Anthem, Ariz. Best, ’81, a sister-in law, Judy Miller Boston University and a Ph.D., in mathemat- McGlumphy; Robert Lane. Best, ’81, a sister, Leighann Best ics from Kansas State. He teaches math- Dale R. Evel, ’61, age 65, died March Ruby, ’84, an aunt, Nancy Keirns 9, 2006, in Hutchinson, Kan. Survivors ematics at Washburn University in Topeka. Jacobs, ’62, an uncle, John Jacobs, include his wife Carolyn Tarvin Evel, Richard’s nephew, Roger Driver, ’75, and ’63, and his former wife Kelly Krisman ’61, and a sister, Shirley Evel Clews, MAEd ’04, also found a home at Baker after Best, ’82. fs ’63. starting at Kansas State University. Nancy Misenhelter Baker, ’88, Charles A. Elliiott, ’62, age 66, died “I should have gone to Baker right off the age 58, died March 25, 2006, in Lee’s Dec. 1, 2005, in Olathe. Survivors include bat,” Roger said. “I had a good friend at Summit, Mo. Survivors include her hus- a daughter, Laura Elliott, BBA ’00. band, Gary Baker, ’69. K-State, my brother went to K-State, but it Lance L. Campbell, ’64, age 63, died was just too big. A girl from my high school Lorene “Lori” Martin Tallman, MSM March 12, 2005, in Henderson, Nev. Class of 1991 ’96, age 48, died Feb. 15, 2006, in was having a wonderful semester at Baker. I FIRST ROW (L TO R) - Kelly Frank L. Harra, fs ’66, age 67, died Newark, N.J. went to a Baker football game and thought Nawroth Johns; Tracy Martin March 9, 2006, in Kansas City, Kan. that was the place for me. I received a good Barbara J. Adams Lalk, MBA ’99, Rider; Corina Rother Dulecki; education and made lifelong friends. I hope Charisma Lo Greenwood; Marlena Baber, ’67, age 59, died age 57, died March 24, 2006, in Kansas AlumniWeekend my children developed friendships, too.” Anne Wills. SECOND April 29, 2006, in Rochester, N.Y. City, Mo. Two of Roger’s three children, Laura ROW (L TO R) - Jennifer Peter E. Newallis Jr., BBA ’05, age Barlow Bradley; Melinda 46, died Oct. 23, 2005, in Overland Park, (Driver) Peek, Simpson Cisneros; Teresa Baker Rocks Kan. Survivors include a sister-in-law, ’02, and Lee, ’03, Sherman Mustan; Lisa Baker University engraved limestone rocks Kathy Newallis, BBA ’99. are Baker gradu- Anderson Roberts; Scott are available and a portion of the proceeds ates. Scott is a Stemmermann. THIRD ROW will be donated to the Alumni Association’s Floyd H. Coffman, friend of the (L TO R) - Mark Bowerman; Scholarship Fund. University, age 86, died Feb. 2, 2005 in senior in molecular Kevin Weakley; Dallas Polen. Lawrence, Kan. biosciences at Lawrence E. Colson, friend of the Baker. During Alumni Class of 1996 University, age 70, died Oct. 22, 2005 in Baldwin City, Kan. Weekend, Richard FIRST SECOND (L TO R) - Richard Y. Eckman, friend of the accepted the Elizabeth Lewis Manning; Brian Family of the Year plaque and passed it on Manning; Ellen Jones Lewis. University, age 61, died Feb. 16, 2006 in family of the year SECOND ROW (L TO R) - Laura Baldwin City, Kan. Survivors include his L to R – Laura Driver-Peek, Zachary to Roger to give to his children some day. Lawrenz Brown; Tivonya Cole; wife, Linda Eckman, CAS staff, and a Peek, Lee Driver, Jill Noel-Driver, “When our kids were babies, we had son, Mike Eckman, ’99. Roger Driver, Ann Driver, Scott Driver, Jennifer Vollweider Ravenscroft. The rocks are available in different sizes including them take photos with Baker T-shirts,” Roger a 2’ x 3’ bench. Annie Driver, Michael Driver, Richard The Rev. James Starkey, friend of the Driver, Ruth Driver said. “We kind of brainwashed them from For more information, call Trent Schnakenberg at University, age 80, died Oct. 6, 2005, in the start.” (620) 757-4413 or e-mail [email protected] Newton, Kan. Survivors include two sons, Berton Starkey, ’74, and Rodney •1936 • 1941 • 1946 • 1951 • 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 2001 Starkey, ’75. Feature: Alumni Weekend 2006 • 16 A symbol of Baker University’s rich history, the Presidential Medallion will be presented to Pat Long MONDAYOCTOBER Evening student event23 during inauguration ceremonies Oct. 26 at Rice Auditorium and reception on the Baldwin City campus. TUESDAYOCTOBER Worn during ceremonial occasions such as Osborne Chapel 10th Anniversary;24 commencement and convocation, the medallion Covenant Renewal Ceremony signifies the official authority and responsibility bestowed on the president. THURSDAYOCTOBER Inaugural Ceremony26 The sterling silver and gold medallion contains in Rice Auditorium a lamp between two posts bearing the University’s name. It was inspired by the University seal. The FRIDAYOCTOBER enamel flame of the lamp represents the school’s Annual Awards Banquet at the27 InterContinental Hotel Plaza official color, cadmium orange. The medallion was first displayed at the inauguration of Baker president James E. Doty on April 22, 1967. It was a gift to Baker from Doty’s alma mater, Mount Union College in Ohio. Former Baker President Daniel M. Lambert will present the medallion to Long during A full schedule of Inaugural Week the October inauguration, signaling the official activities will be published in the next edition of The Baker Pride. transfer of leadership. Fall Inaugural 17 • Fall Inaugural Celebration Fall Inaugural • 18 Perry Chair goes to Exon A Paws for Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Ted J. Hempy Dane and Sharla Ditto Ms. Harriet Henderson Ms. Lynne Fothergill Mrs. Beth B. Herman Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gager Juanita Ann Brown King Ms. Sandra Maison Rosen Mr. Lee R. Greenstreet Reverend Dewey Knowles Mike and Cheryl (Todd) McClay Mrs. Paula D. Hansen Recognition given for class projects Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Leker Dr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips Gretchen Kuehn Koller Mrs. Ann Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Sollars Mr. Jeffrey L. Magee Honored reunion classes have raised $46,808 for a dozen class projects including Dr. and Mrs. Neal Malicky Barbara Wiens Titterington Mr. and Mrs. Dan S. Mai library on-line resources, the Baker Orange, the intramurals program, and musical Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Malm Mrs. Joyce M. Troyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGlumphy and theatre activities and productions. The Class of 1956 won the Pinnacle Award for Mrs. Mary Jane Marvuglio Lt. Colonel Jerry L. Wilper Ms. Christine K. Preheim the highest percentage of donors. The class was honored during the Alumni Weekend Mr. and Mrs. Wes McAnally Diane Drake Rose Luncheon for 55.8 percent participation. Those who supported class gifts, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Larry McDonough Class of 1976 Mr. Gregory Stoskopf Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mendoza 16.3% the percentage of the class who donated, are listed below. John Warne Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moherman Roger and Nancy Hey Arnold Todd Wegener Wilmagene Frank Noonan Janie Calliham Brooksher Bob and Pauline Nusser Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burnham Class of 1991 Nancy Holland O’Mara Tom and Gail Dmytriw 3.4% Class of 1936 Marjorie Riley Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mealman Mr. Larry and Mrs. Kay Norton Mr. and Mrs. Jim A. Hager Mr. and Mrs. Darren Beck 26.7% Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Montello Naomi Estopy Mitchum Parkin Marilynn Rodrick Hemenway Mrs. Judee E. Evans Mr. Clinton Acheson Mrs. Hazel Sampson Mr. and Mrs. William J. Radisch Mrs. Norma Porterfield Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ikenberry Mrs. Christina M. Lowry Mrs. Lois M. Levering Reverend and Mrs. John H. Sinclair Mrs. Vallera Clough Ross Dick Purdy and Norma Norris Kenny Hultman, ’06, chats on a cell phone outside Collins Gym, Mr. Doug W. McKinney Chris and Karin Travalent Purdy site of Spring Commencement ceremonies. The SPGS graduate from Mrs. Gladys Downs Limbird Ms. Mary M. Stoskopf Mrs. Carol G. Spivey Mrs. Linda J. Morini Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Weakley Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sandon Wichita received a Bachelor of Science in Management degree. Mrs. Marietta Price Janice Warders Von Riesen Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Sulley Ms. Sandra K. Otto Ms. Anne E. Wills Mrs. Carolyn Shellenberger Mike and Lou Ann Preston Wendell and Louese Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Warren Vance Ron and Marci Holland Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Hawk Reverend Bob L. Shelton Paul and Susan Shepard Class of 1996 Class of 1941 Mrs. Ella Mary Yoe Mrs. Patricia Wyne Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Housh Ms. Nancy R. Hefner 31.4% Dr. and Mrs. Bob Shemwell Mr. and Mrs. Tim Snavely 2.5% Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Ziesch Dr. and Mrs. James W. Yeater Barbara and Richard Lewis Dr. and Mrs. James F. Hilgenberg Jr. Mrs. Jean Glasebrook Mrs. Helen Silvia Mr. Ed W. Spence Mr. and Mrs. Marc Chrisco Carole Collister Love Mrs. Linda Howe Mrs. Doris Hummon Class of 1951 Class of 1956 Ms. Cynthia Spear Mrs. Ellen S. Lewis Charles and Sylvia Mansfield Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hutton Mrs. Jean Konz 22.0% 55.8% Jon and Marge Stack Class of 1981 Mrs. Beth A. Mattox Ronald and Carol Jean Mitchel Janice Ackors Jackson Mr. Joseph E. Lake Anonymous Mrs. Yvonne Achterberg Chuck Tucker 10.5% Ms. Allison L. Storrs Carol Clark Musgrave Ronald and Linda Madl Mrs. Marjorie M. Maxwell Dr. Richard A. Brown Tony and Roberta Ahnemann Douglas M. and Faith C. Whitley Mr. and Mrs. Chris Best Mr. and Mrs. Roger Noonan Paula Lynch McCurry Dr. Chester Moore Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Jack and Ramona Armstrong Cecil and Elizabeth Williams Mr. Jeff E. Faulkner Class of 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Schrader Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Miller 2.8% Dr. and Mrs. John W. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Gene Chubb Connie and Phyllis Braun Roger and Ann Willis Dr. Debbie A. Field-Kresie Dr. and Mrs. Karl Spear II Mr. and Mrs. Mike Philpot Mr. Douglas E. Adams Mrs. Betty Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Doleshal Kenneth Burres Ms. Anne Henderson Class of 1961 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Storer Kathryn Swalwell Scott Mr. Jared W. Miller Florence R. Schadt Norman E. Gaar Mr. and Mrs. Hal R. Cummings Dr. Daniel E. Lucas Nancy K. and James Tjoflat Dr. Carl (Rusty) and Marilyn 23.0% Anne and Dennis Marley Mr. Jason J. Montgomery Mr. G. Laverne Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Haas Mrs. Donna L. Dudley Stout, Jr. Dr. Nancy J. Abdou Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trowbridge Ms. Nicole J. Schwartz Ms. Marilyn Souders Robert C. and Dorothy L. Harder Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Ewbank Ronald L. McMillan Toni and George Blackwood Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hitchcock Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ferguson Class of 1971 Mrs. Cynthia S. O’Bryhim Mr. David J. Seibolt Mrs. Donna Bratton Dr. and Mrs. Jack Warner Ms. Julie N. Vosilus Class of 1946 Mary Hallman Hurrel Morilla Hursh Fothergill 12.9% Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Pike Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Cowherd 39.0% Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Janes Mrs. Caryl Fullman Class of 1966 Mrs. Rebecca Allison Tom and Teresa Young Barbara Bradley Dr. Beverly J. Crute Mrs. Hilda Klein Dorothy Kochan Hann 12.6% Dr. and Mrs. David Doty Dr. Robert and Rev. Ladonna Carey Dr. and Mrs. Richard T. Driver Class of 1986 Mr. Ronald R. Larson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hayes Mrs. Karen Anderson Dr. Douglas Emery Mrs. Modena Chiddell Elinor and Stu Entz 14.1% Dr. Jeanne E. Levy Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Hedrick Mr. John H. Bartle Mr. Gary J. Faler Mrs. Betty Delamater Jim and Kathy Faulkner Mrs. Megan C. Barry Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Mai Mrs. Jane Herron Mr. and Mrs. H. Wright Beck Mrs. Wendy Fisher Muriel Gilhaus Foley Mrs. Sonja Franklin Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Butler Joan Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill Mr. Bruce K. Crockett Mr. Bruce Gilbert Virginia Deskin Galle Mr. and Mrs. Dave W Gibson Mrs. Laurie Chapman Mrs. Irene Marsi Captain Thomas F. Johnson Ms. Janet D. Delsemme Mr. Theodore L. Glasser Mrs. Carolyn Gray Mrs. Ruth Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Carl Danzig Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Van Kempin Nancy Goldwood Farrow Mrs. Linda Greiner Alice and Mel Hawk

19 • A Paws for Thanks A Paws for Thanks • 20 PORTLAND Calendarof Alumni Events The ART September Sunday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 8 Baker Soccer in Oregon Network Luncheon 12:30 p.m., vs. Concordia of healing University, Portland, Ore. Noon-1 p.m., Brio Tuscan Grille on Alumni are invited to watch Baker University’s the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. Alumni tailgate before game Dr. Pat Long, Baker University men’s soccer team play in mid-September in president, guest speaker October Portland, Oregon. $15 per person Saturday, Oct. 7 Homecoming Friday, Sept. 15 Precise times of events to be determined The Wildcats will play Simon Fraser Baker Soccer in Oregon at 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Concordia 4 p.m., vs. Simon Fraser Reservations required for all University. After the game, there will University at Concordia University, events through the Alumni Portland, Ore. Office: 1-888-781-2586 or alum- be a dinner and an opportunity to Alumni dinner to follow [email protected]. meet new coach Alan Koch.

On Sept. 17, Baker will play Concordia University at 12:30 p.m. The Alumni October 12-20, 2006 Office will be host to a pregame tailgate picnic at 11 a.m. “Loneliness”, a papier mache sculpture by Anne Domonoske Join Baker this fall in

For more details, contact the Alumni Office at [email protected] School of Nursing students blended art and their nursing Switzerland or call 1-888-781-2586. Discover towering mountains and serene skills in the spring while sharing messages about loneliness, lakes in two of Europe’s most picturesque areas. powerlessness, anxiety and fear during Concepts Day. Baker’s New Generations Travel program is offering a trip to Switzerland and Northern Italy Oct. 12-20. The trip features four nights in Lucerne, Switzerland, and David Pape, CAS ’67, was As part of Ruth Ohm’s Concepts of Health and Nursing course, three nights on Italy’s Lake Como in first-class hotels. the 2006 Alumni Story students selected a nursing concept and wrote a paper about it. Contest winner for recalling his thrill of being accepted To share the meaning of the concept, students created a poster Don’t miss an opportunity to travel with Baker alumni into Baker University. that visually captured the essence of the concept and presented and friends. Contact the Alumni Relations Office key information. (1-888-781-2586) if you are interested. “Loneliness,” a papier mache sculpture by first-year student Anne Domonoske and “Powerlessness,” a black and white post- er by first-year student Jamie Wolf, received the most votes from the students to encourage creativity and fun. The top placers received blue and orange water bottles. “Response to the posters this semester has been exceptional,” said Ohm, assistant professor of SON. “And the papier mache depicting loneliness has received numerous positive comments from faculty, upperclassmen and visitors to the School of Nursing.” Domonoske works at Kansas Dialysis in Topeka, is earning her EMT certification and volunteers at homecoming a site that offers therapeutic horseback riding for handicapped children. October 7, 2006 2 p.m. She is considering a career as a flight nurse or surgeon. Wolf plans to pursue a career in mental Baker-Missouri Valley football game. health nursing. A schedule of events will be listed in the upcoming Baker Pride.

21 • Alumni Calendar Feature: School of Nursing Art • 22 purr-suits from the halls of academia SPGS professor honored Distinguished Russ Pieken, a longtime Baker School of Professional and Graduate Teacher honored Studies faculty member, has been recognized for his work with the Ryan Beasley, associate profes- Missouri Department of Education on “Project Success.” sor of political science at Baker He was one of 25 educators who served as a mentor to • Bruce Anderson, associate • Baker University music profes- • Cal Cink, professor of biol- • Donald Hatcher, philosophy University, has been named 2006 Missouri middle and high schools in a statewide effort to improve professor of political science, sors Susan Buehler and J.D. ogy, attended the 138th annual professor, attended the American recipient of the Jennie Howell student proficiency in communication arts and mathematics. presented his paper “Circling Parr judged high school musi- meeting of the Kansas Academy Philosophical Association Pacific Kopke and Verda R. Kopke Award the Wagons: Democratic cians at the Topeka Symphony’s of Science April 7-8 at Wichita Division meetings March 24-26 Pieken served as the mentor for Hickman Mills High School, for Distinguished Teaching. Redistricting, The Open Primary, Youth Talent Auditions. In State. He served as a judge of in Portland, Ore. He presented which won the award for most improved of all 25 participating The Kopke Award recognizes Ryan Beasley and Damming the Republican January. J.D. Parr, associate the student paper competition “Is the Debate Between Formal schools. The award was based upon the academic accomplish- Flood in Louisiana 1968-2003” professor of music, was prin- and for the student poster pre- and Informal Logic a False a Baker faculty member, without ments of students and program implementation by the faculty and at the annual meetings of the cipal clarinetist for the Topeka sentations. Dilemma: A Reply to Hoaglund?” regard to rank or years of service, with a $5,000 cash Southern Political Science Assn. Symphony Orchestra during two at the group session of the staff at Hickman Mills High School. • Tom Conoley, assistant award. The criteria are excellence in teaching; a record of in Atlanta. The paper was co- “school day concerts” at the Association for Informal Logic professor of computer science, transforming students into scholars; bringing honor to the authored with Baker alum Zach Topeka Performing Arts Center. and Critical Thinking. was a guest panelist Feb. 15 on Baumann, now a graduate University; and good moral character. Buehler also was host May 13 KCUR 89.3 FM’s “Up To Date” Hatcher attended the Central student at Ole Miss and Rhonda In 1998, Charles Kopke established an endowment to to an organizational meeting on program. Conoley discussed Division American Philosophical Wrzenski, a Ph.D. candidate at • Former Baker University • Ran Sivron, associate pro- honor teaching excellence. Kopke, a former member of the Baldwin City campus to reac- “digital divide” in Kansas City Association meetings April 26- Louisiana State University. President Daniel Lambert fessor of physics and engineering tivate the local chapter of the and how area individuals and 28 in Chicago. He presented attended the U.S. State program coordinator, attended the Board of Trustees and friend of the University, created • Inge Balch, professor Fellowship of United Methodists organizations were attempting a paper, “A Little Learning May Department’s University the Workshop on Astronomy the award to honor his mother, Jennie Howell, and his of art, attended the yearly in Music and Worship and Arts. to bridge the gap on computer Not Be a Dangerous Thing: Presidents Summit in January Education Feb. 10-12 in Tucson, wife, Verda. National Council for Education literacy. Integrating Critical Thinking Skills in Washington, D.C. The summit Ariz. Sivron’s contributed tutorial • Timothy Buzzell, associ- Previous award winners are Karen Exon (1998), of Ceramics Art in March in into General Education Courses,” was hosted by Secretary of State will be published by the Center ate professor of sociology, par- • Sandy Davidson, advis- Anthony Brown (1999), Lee Green (2000), Rand Ziegler Portland, Ore. at the Association for Informal Condoleezza Rice and Education for Astronomy and Physics ticipated in the 2006 Midwest ing and tutoring coordinator at (2001), Inge Balch (2002), Darcy Russell (2003), Tracy Logic and Critical group session. Secretary Margaret Spellings. Education Research, which • Lynn Bott, director of sports Sociological Society annual the Learning Resource Center, offered the workshop. Floreani (2004) and John Richards (2005). medicine, was inducted into the meetings March 31-April 2 in attended the On Course National • Tom Heiman, assistant • Gwyn Mellinger, associate Kansas Athletic Trainer Society Omaha, Neb. Conference March 23-25 in St. professor of theater, attended professor of journalism, was con- Sivron attended the Summer Hall of Fame on March 17. Louis. The conference provided the United States Institute of test coordinator for the Kansas Science Program Faculty an immersion in learner-centered Technology Conference March Associated Collegiate Press Workshop April 21-24 at Mt. San strategies that empower students 29-April 1 in Louisville, Ky. community college newspaper Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. to become active, responsible contest. Sivron, the academic director Professor selected for • Lowell Jacobsen, Rhodes learners. for Summer Science Program in professor of international busi- • Ruth Ohm, assistant profes- national training corps Ojai, Calif., led several sessions • Tracy Floreani, assistant ness, has learned his paper sor at the School of Nursing, Dee Hansen, an associate professor of music at Baker at the workshop. professor of English, spoke “Penrose’s and Robinson’s presented her dissertation University, has been selected as a member of the U.S. April 27-30 at the Society for the Influences on Strategic research, “Symptom Perception • Judy Smrha, associate Department of Education’s Teacher-to-Teacher Training Study of Multi-Ethic Literatures Management.” Has been accept- and Adherence to Controller professor of business and Corps. in Boca Raton, Fla. She repre- ed for presentation at the Global Medications Among Adults with economics, has been selected Hansen is one of 101 corps members. She was selected sented the four-year liberal arts Conference on Business and Asthma,” at the Midwest Nursing to participate in the Teaching college in a roundtable discus- Economics July 6-8 in Cambridge Research Society’s 30th annual Innovations Program, sponsored from more than 1,800 applicants. sion titled “Expectations of the University. research conference April 2 in by the Committee on Economic The corps is a team of experts who will offer technical Profession,” which explored pro- Milwaukee, Wis. Education of the American • Jean Johnson, professor assistance to educators and school districts on using strate- fessional issues for junior faculty Economic Association and mathematics, and Merrie • Thomas Peard, associate gies that have been successful in raising student achieve- at various types of institutions. funded by the National Science Skaggs, associate profes- professor of philosophy, pre- ment, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Foundation. • Dan Harris, director of sor of education, attended the sented “Can National-Defense recently announced. The corps’ goal is to increase teachers’ athletics, Theresa Yetmar, National Council of Teachers of Be Morally Grounded in Personal • Jerry Weakley, Vice subject content knowledge and improve instruction skills as assistant athletic director, and Mathematics annual meeting Self-Defense?” in the main President for Endowment and a means to improve student academic performance. Karla Wiscombe, Champions and exposition April 26-29 in program of the 2006 Pacific Planned Giving, served as CASE of Character sponsor, attended St. Louis. division meeting of the American District VI Board Chair during the “The caliber of the Corps is top-notch,” Spellings said. the 65th annual NAIA National Philosophical Association March CASE conference in January in “These educators are professionals who are using research- • Erin Joyce, associate pro- Convention in San Diego. Harris 22-26 in Portland, Ore. St. Louis. fessor of French, presented the based strategies to help students learn and who are willing is chair of the National Council paper “Languages Across the to share their classroom experiences with interested teach- of Athletic Administrators. • Ruth Sarna, director of Curriculum” at the Central States student health services, has ers and school districts.” • Peggy Harris, professor Conference on the Teaching of been appointed by the American The corps’ expert teachers and administrators will provide of education, was invited to Foreign Languages March 9-11 in College Health Association to on-site technical assistance and help lead regional profes- serve as an assessor for the Chicago. the National Consensus Process Pauline Schwartz Nusser, ’56, and her classmates were honored sional development workshops for teachers and districts newly implemented Kansas Board. during Spring Commencement. Performance Assessment and throughout next year. attended a workshop Feb. 11 in Junction City. 23 • Purr-suits Purr-suits • 24 purr-suits from the halls of academia WALL of Annual faculty awards rapport with students; advising skills; concern for students and colleagues, The winners of three of the College of enthusiastic teaching; and growth in commitment to value-centered education HONOR Arts and Sciences most prestigious teaching. and community service. teaching awards were announced in April. The Distinguished Scholarship Award The School of Education’s Graduate They are: recognizes a full-time faculty member Education Department recently Assistant Professor of Biology who has served Baker a minimum of recognized Sheryl Erickson and Julie Charmaine Henry, Distinguished Faculty three years. The criteria are: published Winterboer as Outstanding Adjunct Award; Assistant Professor of Computer a book or article; edited a journal; Instructor award winners. Science Denis Popel, Distinguished presented a paper at a professional Erickson, a member of the Wichita Case Hall Scholarship Award; Professor of Speech meeting; guest lecturer at another school; adjunct faculty, teaches courses in the Susan Emel, Exemplary Teacher Award. external grant recipient; and performance Master of Arts in Education program. unveiled The Distinguished Faculty Award recog- or research project. Winterboer, part of the Overland Park Kay Swalwell Scott, ’66, left Baker May 20 in front of family and friends State honorees in the Wall of Honor nizes a full-time faculty member who has The Exemplary Teacher is awarded adjunct faculty, teaches in the Master of University a confident teacher while as part of the University’s inaugural are James Fox, ’03, music teacher, served Baker a minimum of three years through a partnership with the General Arts in Education, Master of Liberal Arts launching her career at Ridgeview Wall of Honor class. Plaques recogniz- Fort Scott High School; Kyleigh and has made notable contributions in Board of Higher Education and Ministry and Continuing Education programs. Elementary School in Olathe, Kan. ing Baker alumni who have received Gragg Lohmeyer, ’02, math teacher, teaching and advising. The criteria are: of the United Methodist Church. The Both faculty members were nominated In May, she returned for the Wall national and state teaching awards Washburn Rural Middle School; Sarah knowledge of discipline; sound pedagogy; criteria are excellent teaching, civility and by students. of Honor induction ceremony and are on display outside Case Hall 205. Jensen, ’03, sixth-grade teacher, reflected on the impact the University “Baker has really been fortunate to Shawnee Heights Elementary School; had on her 40-year career in educa- have great people accomplish great Tim Brady, ’82, Wheatridge Middle tion. things,” said Bill Neuenswander, dean School principal, Gardner-Edgerton; Students pursue of the School of Education. “We have Jay Harris, ’91, director of food, Doctorate of Education “Every new teacher a number of people in undergraduate transportation and physical plant, Ed.D. student Doug Sumner is all for practicality. and graduate programs in the School Raymore-Peculiar in Missouri; David When he realized faculty members for Baker University’s is nervous, but I of Education who are trying to keep Brown, ’85, history teacher, Fort Scott Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership were could fall back on the pace with what you’ve accomplished.” High School; Phyllis Kidd, ’69, social former practitioners, Doug jumped at the chance to be part of vigorous training I Other national award winners studies chair, Wheaton North High the School of Education’s first doctoral class. included in the Wall of Honor are School, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; Dan Wooge, “It seemed they were taking a more practical approach to the had here at Baker. It Amy Berg, ’89, kindergarten teacher, ’97, band director, Osage City High doctoral program,” said Sumner, human resources director for gave me a structure Baldwin Elementary, and Bruce School; Kit Harris, ’96, English and the Gardner-Edgerton school district. “Most of the other doctoral so that I didn’t feel Courtney, ’82, science teacher, journalism teacher, Baldwin High programs have been real heavy in theory. I think this program Basehor-Linwood High School. School; Bobby Bovaird, ’02, English incorporates some of that, but a lot of the emphasis has been lost.” “We fell in love with Baker so much teacher, Washburn Rural High School; KAY SWALWELL SCOTT practical information. I would guess that’s the number one we never left,” Berg said. “I can’t tell and Jarrod Steffens, ’04, science reason we’re all here.” “They’re on the ground floor of something that’s truly unique,” you how prepared I felt because of all teacher, Harrisonville High School. Baker is the first private university in Kansas to offer an Ed.D. said Krawitz, assistant professor of education and a former high “I felt so prepared when I walked the work we did.” Wall of Honor inductees must have in Educational Leadership. Classes for the 25 students in the school administrator in the Kansas City area. “Each of us who are into the classroom,” said Scott, a In 1999, Courtney received the completed student teaching at Baker program are conducted weekly at Baker’s Overland Park site. going to be involved in this program have all been through the national certified teacher in 1999 who Milken Family Foundation National University; be recognized at the state “At this point in my professional career, I think it is more traditional doctoral program. This new process that allows people recently retired as primary multiage Educator Award. He received a or national level; and recognized for important that I learn from people who have preceded me with to begin doing research while taking classes is significant.” teacher in the Burlington, Kan., school degree in Baker in 1982, worked for school-based duties. Honorees will be the type of jobs that I think I will sometime have,” Sumner said. The class includes teachers, and high school and college district where she worked for 17 years. Johnson County parks and recreation added each year in a ceremony during “It’s nice to have a course taught by somebody who was an administrators. “Every new teacher is nervous, but I for 10 years before deciding to pursue Alumni Weekend. HR director or a superintendent. I find there’s a lot more I can “We have an excellent cross section of students,” Krawitz could fall back on the vigorous train- a career in education. He received an For more information about extrapolate from them. I want to stay in the administrative realm said. “It’s a diverse mix. Since the first class, people have been ing I had here at Baker. It gave me a education degree in 1993 from Baker. the Wall of Honor or to nominate a in public administration. I know this program will help me in so together and supportive of one another.” structure so that I didn’t feel lost.” Courtney’s father taught at Baker for candidate, e-mail Peggy Harris at whatever direction I take.” Doctoral students must finish 61 hours to obtain their degree. Scott, who taught kindergarten 40 years. [email protected]. Sumner and the other 24 doctoral students have completed “This is a test of perseverance,” Krawitz said. “They won’t have through eighth grade during her “Baker has been a part of our fam- six credit hours toward their degree. They spent May and June any break for the next two years. If they stay the road, they will career, and 10 other Baker alumni ily for a long time,” he said. “I met a crunching numbers in Karl Krawitz’s statistical analysis class. get finished.” shared stories about their careers lot of very neat people.”

25 • Purr-suits Purr-suits • 26 Sport Shorts news from the Wildcat arena

Chucks Pic Former Kansas State University talking, he would have talked about football coach Bill Snyder, one of the the kids who played for him, their enshrinees, played college football with dedication, their work that made it all Richard at William Jewell College. He possible, and the people he coached saluted his former teammate during the with.” induction ceremony. While at Baker, Charlie led the Wildcats “Charlie was my roommate at William to 11 Heart of America Athletic Nancy Richard and her son, Pat, ’91, stand next to the Jewell College and a very, very special Conference championships and 10 portrait of Charlie Richard at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. man who also had a tremendous NAIA playoff appearances. The 1986 impact on my life,” Snyder told the team reached the NAIA Division II crowd at the John Q. Hammons Plaza, championship. The legacy of the site of the Hall of Fame. “Charlie Charlie Richard lives on was a small-town, friendly guy with at the Kansas Sports good moral character and excellent values. He had an awfully good football Photograph of the new Wildcat turf at night. Hall of Fame mind at a young age.” Charlie Richard, who compiled a 123- A bold BU logo emblazons midfield. Orange boundaries outline the Charlie’s wife, Nancy, and son, Pat, 28-1 record from 1980 to 1994 as ’91, and daughter, Amy Hercules, ’95, dimensions for soccer games. White lines precisely mark the yard lines. head football coach, was posthumously attended the induction ceremonies. inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Nancy retired in 2005 from Baker as Fame June 3 in Wichita. The aesthetics on the Liston Stadium The logo at the 50-yard line also seven-lane track that had circled the Associate Dean of Students. field are part of the final phase of reno- impressed Harris. football field for 15 years. The track is “Charlie built Baker University into “He’d be pretty excited about it,” Pat vations to the Charlie Richard Outdoor to be completed by Aug. 10. Baker is one of the best small-college football “I think our logo is really attractive and said of his father, who was enshrined Sports Complex. FieldTurf, a synthetic scheduled to host the Outdoor HAAC programs in the country during the 14 in the national College Football Hall of Former KU broadcaster Max Falkenstien served adds a lot to the field,” Harris said. as master of ceremonies. sports surface that resembles the play- Track and Field Championships in seasons he coached there in Baldwin Fame in 2004. “It’s such an honor. It’s ing conditions Baker’s first home football game is spring 2007. City,” said Max Falkenstien, master of so exciting for him and the family and of real grass, Sept. 9 against Graceland. Wildcat ceremonies and University of Kansas “The field is “The fall athletes are scheduled to for everybody who played for him and was installed in football coach Mike Grossner is eager broadcaster who retired in March. show up Aug. 13 and I want to make coached with him. If he was up there June at Baker for fans to see the new field. exactly what we’ve sure we’re ready for athletic events,” University’s “It is awesome,” Grossner said. “ It’s Harris said. “I think we’re on schedule. sports facil- needed. It will be a exactly how we pictured it. I thought it The weather has cooperated so far.” ity for football, was so nice that I was scared to walk Harris plans to schedule an open house SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS tremendous uplift soccer and on it. The field is exactly what we’ve in mid-August for the public to get a track. needed. It will be a tremendous uplift glimpse of the field and track. The for our football FieldTurf, also for our football program.” Football Season to open against Benedictine renovated athletic venue will benefit the surface of Outside the stadium football fans will the entire Baldwin City community by Baker will open the 2006 football season Sept. 2 against Benedictine in Atchison. program.” choice at the notice improvements to the parking lots being the site for several recreational Georgia Dome The Wildcats will play their first game on the new artificial surface at Liston Stadium on Sept. 9 north and west of Liston. The lots will activities, the athletic director said. against Graceland. Kickoff for Baker’s home opener is 6 p.m. in Atlanta and Seahawks Stadium in accommodate more than 300 vehicles. Seattle, is known for its durability and “Similar facilities have used the “The additional space in north parking shock-absorbing features with grass FieldTurf as an excellent financial Sept. 2 — at Benedictine, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 — at Mid-America Nazarene, 1:30 p.m. lot will make a huge difference in our fibers surrounded by rounded silica sand resource,” he said. “We can do the Sept. 9 — Graceland, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 — Avila (Maple Leaf Festival weekend), 6 p.m. home events,” Harris said. “We need to same thing because of our location.” and rubber granules. Sept. 16 — at William Jewell, 1 p.m. Oct. 28 — open get more cars off the streets and into Sept. 23 — Evangel (Family Day), 6 p.m. Nov. 4 — at Culver-Stockton, 1 p.m. “The thing I really like about it is the the parking lot.” alternating shades of green every 10 Sept. 30 — at Central Methodist, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 — Lindenwood (BU Preview Weekend), 1 p.m. yards,” Baker athletic director Dan Harris In late June, workers began installing Oct. 7 — Missouri Valley (Homecoming), 2 p.m. said. “It’s a unique and different look.” an eight-lane track after removing the

27 • Spor t Shor ts Sport Shorts • 28 Sport Shorts news from the Wildcat arena President Lambert SOFTBALL Basketball Two named to all-HAAC first team Ohlman receives honorable mention delivers final address • Baldwin City, Kan. — Baker University’s Ashley Ohlman, a The softball team placed two players on the all- senior guard from Emporia, received honorable mention for Heart of America Athletic Conference first team. But Greenwood gave me a silent As I leave you today, I want to the NAIA Div. II All-America women’s basketball team. partner who has stood with me since again visit about teachers. • Kendra Cody, a junior from Longton, and Ohlman, a first-team all-HAAC pick, averaged 15.2 points a the early fall of 1947. We were intro- You see, teaching is not just one pitcher Jana Smith, a junior from Topeka, were game to lead Baker in 2005-2006. She scored 1,093 points named to the all-HAAC first squad. duced by a wonderful kindergarten task among many. Daily, teachers in three seasons at Baker to finish teacher. hold the quality of the whole human • Jade Geuther, a senior pitcher from La Moille, sixth on the Wildcats’ all-time My name was Danny Mike destiny in their hands. And every Ill., and Leslie Kersting, a junior first baseman/ scoring chart. Dr. Daniel M. Lambert — most everyone had two first day, here and across the country, they outfielder from Shawnee Heights, were second- • Junior Amanda Yates was team picks. names back then — but he had only go into their classrooms — described named to the HAAC third team. presented his final one. It was Babar. He has been a by some as those mellow, gentle Junior Molly Ediger and sopho- member of our family ever since. It giants entering dens of Daniels. And, more Allie Heinen received honor- address as president TENNIS seems fitting that he should share in they carry with them our future. able mention. Netters undefeated in HAAC during College of Arts this ceremony. Now I know that there are some Baker women finished 14-3 overall and 7-1 in the Heart • In men’s basketball, junior So, assisted by the Reverend Dr. who would deny that devotion to of America Athletic Conference. The Wildcats finished the Nate Pedrow was a third-team all- and Sciences and DeSpain, he will pass among you teaching has any significant spiritual HAAC pick and senior David Ward regular season undefeated in the HAAC. No. 1 singles player while I talk and I will pick him up well-spring. But, for me, I have never received honorable mention. School of Nursing Marti Eidson, a junior from Weatherford, Texas, was the lone on the way out. worked with a truly great teacher player to win her singles match at the Region V dual against Commencement in May. That kindergarten teacher I who did not seem to be aiming for McKendree. Track Following are excerpts. thought at the time to be 10 feet tall something far more important than Randle places third at NAIA Outdoor and 200 years old, but she was an the mastery of the discipline. There GOLF amazing woman who understood seems always to be a keen awareness Golfers place second in HAAC • Brent Randle, a junior from Dallas, placed third in the triple jump at the NAIA Outdoor Championships with a school-record My grand adventure here began that the most powerful force within a of that special — indeed sacred Baker University’s women’s golf team finished third overall 50-6 3/4 mark. some 19 years and three weeks ago child is his imagination. – trust that resides in those who and second in the conference in the NAIA Region V / Heart today. It will wind down substantially of America Athletic Conference Tournament at The Falls Golf • Brett Weir, a senior from Topeka, placed sixth in the 110- meter high hurdles in 14.46. Weir, a biology major, also was when we march out this afternoon, Course in O’Fallon, Mo. named an NAIA track and field scholar-athlete. though it will never fully end.Early on here there was an opportunity Head coach Karen Exon was named HAAC Women’s Coach • Brandon Hubbard, a junior from Hutchinson, placed eighth of the Year. in the 100-meter dash in 10.82. to talk about teachers. My first was at Greenwood School in Kansas At the NAIA Indoor Championships, Weir finished second in BASEBALL the 60-meter hurdles with a school-record 8.12. City, now long boarded up awaiting Shortstop receives whatever fate befalls the unwanted, • Baker also set outdoor track records in the 4x100 relay unneeded and the no longer useful. honorable mention (42.65) and 4x200 relay (1:29.15). Think retirement! Shortstop Tommy Griffin • In women’s track, LaTasha Roberts set a school record in But in my day it was a special received honorable mention the 60-meter dash in 8.06. place, teeming with hundreds of for the all-Heart of America 7-to 12-year-olds, and buoyed by the Standing at her front door years teach well. And, I will never cease to Athletic Conference team. He led the Wildcats with a .340 country’s hopefulness of parents and later with two children of my own, believe that whatever our calling, we batting average and had a families just two years removed from we knocked and then heard a slow are never so much a reflection of our .980 fielding percentage. the Great War. shuffling from inside. And, when God as when we share what we know We kids had lived often unknow- the door opened, there she was. It with somebody else. ing amid the great suffering of that had been almost 40 years, but she Some years ago, Tracy Kidder time when few families escaped the remembered me, and it was a stun- wrote a wonderful book called ultimate sadness. ning affirmation. “Among School Children.” It

29 • Spor t Shor ts Lambert’s final address • 30 was about the life of a fifth-grade teacher back in New ...Each of us stands as testimony to the wonderful men Help document life during your Baker years England; it could have been about a teacher anywhere, and women who offered themselves to us as our teachers. even here. Kidder says, “Teachers usually have no way Probably not all of them have been good teachers, but then The University has specific needs of knowing that they have made a difference in a child’s not all of us have been good students either. Tfor stories and photos from alumni. life even when they have made a dramatic one. But for But there have been more than enough in both that this In preparation for the 150th anni- children who are used to thinking of themselves as stupid precious legacy endures and it will live on. versary in 2008, Baker is putting or not worth talking to or deserving rape and beatings, a And, now, finally I ask that you indulge me in the tradi- together a coffee table book for good teacher can provide an astonishing revelation. A good tion of farewell which began so many years ago... publication. If you have photo- teacher can give a child at least a chance to feel, “if she ...For most of us these years at Baker will become the graphs or stories to share about thinks I’m worth something, maybe I am.” memories by which every future happiness will be mea- the campus and the University, “Good teachers put snags in the river of children pass- sured. Some of us will never come back this way. But, in please send them to the Baker ing by and over the years they our minds each of us will walk this campus 10,000 times University Marketing Office, P.O. Good teachers always redirect hundreds of lives. Many in the years remaining to us. It will be with us every day of Box 65, Baldwin City KS 66006, expect the best because people find it easy to imagine our lives. We may forget some of the names, but the faces, or e-mail them to marketing@bak- unseen webs of malevolent con- smiling or sad, and the voices, laughing or weeping, we eru.edu. All photographs will be they know that the spiracy in the world. They are will remember forever. returned. Of particular interest are not always wrong. But there is The seasons will come and go for those who remain, but memories of things that took place best hope for all of also an innocent that conspires for those of us who leave it now, it will always be spring in buildings, on campus, in hous- humankind is always to hold humanity together and here; green and bright and blossoming with the vitality ing or in Baldwin. it is made up of people who will that we gave it and then left behind. the next generation. never fully know the good they So, listen carefully to the haunting melody of the pipers have done. as they fade into the distance; that melancholy tune which You see good teachers never lose that kind of innocence. one called the fierce Highland warriors to courage in battle Taylor Hall They know that soon they will turn the world over to now call us. It calls us to uncommon valor in search for their students, sooner than those students think or perhaps lasting peace and the dignity of all humankind. sooner than they would like and then it is going to be their May God grant us these happy endings. May God grant turn to hold humanity together. us our new beginnings. Good teachers always expect the best because they know that the best hope for all of humankind is always the Goodbye and Godspeed. News for The Baker World. Let your friends know what’s next generation. We owe much to such men and women new in your life. Personal and professional news is welcome. — those who have snagged us in the river and redirected Mail it in the enclosed envelope or in an envelope addressed our lives. There are so many among us here. to Office of Alumni Relations, Baker University, P.O. Box 65, These people see their students as wonderful jigsaw Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065. puzzles and struggle to put the piece in place that is Name______uniquely theirs. Sometimes they have no way of knowing what the final picture will be and they work with that Address______terrible ambiguity every day. But they are compelled to do their very best because they know the puzzle can never be Phone______fully complete without their contribution. School: q CAS q SPGS q Nursing Great teachers see a university that has mystery written all across its face and it is wonderful. Most, I think, see The Lamberts won’t Degree______Year______that divine connectedness between what one does for a liv- be far from Baldwin City ______ing and the ultimate issues of the human experience. Dr. Daniel M. Lambert’s final day in office as president of I believe that good teachers feel profoundly the pain of Baker University was June 30. Lambert was named President ______the imperfect creation and that they hear more acutely the Emeritus of the University and awarded a Doctor of Humane anguished cries of injustice and somehow relate their teach- Letters at Spring Commencement. His immediate plans ______ing to that. “If I can just teach well,” they say, “maybe one include consulting and writing a book. ______of my students, maybe even the least likely one, will be the The Lamberts plan to spend time in Lawrence and at their one to assuage the pain and quiet the cries.” home in Hilton Head, S.C. ______

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31 • Lambert’s final address ______Karen Exon, head marshal at the Baker University Spring Commencement, leads the bagpipers across the campus.

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